February 2015

FEBRUARY 2015

Vol. XVI No. 1 P.O. Box 306 Valier, MT 59486-0306

Winter seminars scheduled for sugar beet growers

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

By NDSU Extension Service Seminars for sugar beet growers are scheduled during February in Grafton, Grand Forks, Fargo and Wahpeton.

The seminars are sponsored by the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service and University of Minnesota Extension.

Topics include: • Subsurface water management • Integrated management of Aphanomyces • Challenges and solutions for sugar beet insect pests • Weed management • Strategies to manage sugar beet diseases • Using the NDSU Extension pest management app CONTINUED ON PAGE A2

Spring wheat variety performance summary in MT PAGE C19

PRODUCTION SALES

Feb. 16, Bulls of the Big Sky, Billings.................................................................A6 Feb. 18, Veseth Cattle Co., Malta.........................................................................A4 Feb. 21, Sparks Herefords, Plevna....................................................................A24 Feb. 24, Sandhill Red Angus, Sidney..................................................................A8 Feb. 24, JC Heiken Angus & Sons, Miles City..................................................A11 Feb. 24, Connelly Angus, Valier...........................................................................A3 Feb. 28, Bitterroot Performance Bull Sale, Missoula.........................................B6 Mar. 2, Hill’s Ranch Simmentals, Stanford..........................................................A7 Mar. 2, Clear Creek Angus & Weaver Herefords, Chinook.................................A9 Mar. 3, Apex Angus, Valier......................................................................... A12, A13 Mar. 4, Ox Bow Ranch, Wolf Creek....................................................................A15 Mar. 4, Kountz Ranch, Inc., Brockway...............................................................A14 Mar. 6, Sutherlin Farms Red Angus, Stevensville............................................A20 Mar. 6, Diamond Bar S, Great Falls....................................................................A19 Mar. 7, Redland Red Angus & Gelbvieh, Hysham............................................A27 Mar. 7, Bulls of the Bitterroot, Stevensville......................................................A30 Mar. 7, Fort Keogh Livestock & Range Research Labortory, Miles City........A24 Mar. 7, DK Red Angus & Charolais, Williston, ND............................................A16 Mar. 9, Montana Shorthorn Association, Three Forks.....................................A23 Mar. 9, Holden Herefords, Valier................................................................ A24, A29 Mar. 10, Cooper Hereford Ranch, Willow Creek................................................A25 Mar. 10, Veltkamp Angus, Manhattan................................................................A28 Mar. 12, Fritz Red Angus, Brady........................................................................A33 Mar. 12, Montana Ranch, Ramsay.....................................................................A48 Mar. 13, Flesch Angus, Shelby...........................................................................A35 Mar. 13, Kimberley Black Cattle, Lewiston, ID..................................................A34 Mar. 14, Duncan Ranch Co, Jopin............................................................ A25, A36 Mar. 16, Hawks Angus, Galata...........................................................................A39 Mar. 16, Sun River Red Angus, Great Falls.......................................................A37 Mar. 19, Kicking Horse Ranch, Great Falls.......................................................B10 Mar. 19, Klompien Red Angus, Manhattan........................................................A38 Mar. 19, Malak Angus Ranch, Highwood..........................................................A40 Mar. 23, Hager Cattle Co., Mandan, ND.............................................................A43 Mar. 25, Westphal Registered Red Angus, Grass Range.................................A52 Mar. 27, Harrer’s Lost Lake Ranch, Great Falls................................................A45 Mar. 31, NJW Polled Herefords, Sheridan WY...................................................A50 Apr. 2, Bowles J5 Reds, Glasgow......................................................................A60 Apr. 2, Arntzen Angus Ranch, Hilger................................................................A51 Apr. 3, O’Hara Land & Cattle, Shelby..................................................................B9 Apr. 3, McKechnie Herefords, Shelby................................................................A24 Apr. 3, Golden Triangle Breeders, Shelby.........................................................A63 Apr. 9, Montana’s “Northern Premier”, Chinook..............................................A49

PRIVATE TREATY

Anchor Polled Herefords, Vaughn.....................................................................A25 Banjo Ranch, Molt..............................................................................................A25 Beery’s Land & Livestock Co., Vida..................................................................A25 Clay Creek Angus, Greybull, WY.......................................................................A47 Double Tree Red Angus, Great Falls.................................................................A44 Ehlke Herefords, Townsend...............................................................................A25 Elings Polled Herefords, Conrad.......................................................................A25 Feddes Herefords, Manhattan...........................................................................A24 M/D Herefords, Baker.........................................................................................A24 McMurry Cattle, Billings.....................................................................................A24 Sidwell Ranch, Columbus..................................................................................A24 Storey Herefords, Bozeman.................................................................................A8 Thomas Herefords, Gold Creek.........................................................................A24 Wichman Herefords, Moore...............................................................................A24

Participants at the 2nd annual Ice Fish Demo Day sponsored by Scheels of Great Falls, watched as the Cascade County Search and Rescue gave an Ice Survival Demonstration at Wadsworth Pond west of Great Falls in early January.

Natrona County extension office offers landowner solution seminars

By University of Wyoming Extension • Pets and predators – Tuesday, FebruLandowner solutions to issues including ary 24, Casper; Thursday, February 26, feeding horses and fences and water are adGlenrock dressed at free monthly seminars in Casper • Weed ready – Tuesday, March 24, and Glenrock.

Casper; Thursday, March 26, Glenrock University of Wyoming Extension is of• Fences and water – Tuesday, April 21, fering the sessions from this month through Casper; Thursday, April 23, Glenrock May, said Scott Cotton, UW Extension edu• Know your pasture – Tuesday, May 26, cator. All sessions begin at 6 p.m. and are Casper, Thursday, May 28, Glenrock at the Agricultural Resource and Learning Pre-registration is requested (needed for Center, 2011 Fairgrounds Rd., in Casper, materials). To register or for more informaand the Glenrock Community Center, 412 tion, contact the Natrona County extension S. 4th St. office at 307-235-9400.

Topic, dates and locations are:

Initial pesticide training in Fort Benton and Chester

By Tyler Lane, Chouteau County Extension Office Montana State University Extension is The February 17th training will take place offering private pesticide applicator initial in Fort Benton at the Ag Center located at trainings in Fort Benton (February 17th) and 1205 20th Street. The February 18th training th Chester (February 18 ). will take place in Chester at the Fire Hall, CONTINUED ON PAGE A2

UPCOMING AUCTIONS Feb., Pate Auction Inc, Online...................................... C15 Feb. 19, Pate Auction Inc., Cabin, Helena...................... A2 Feb. 24, Frontrange Auctions (Stan Buckholz), Buffalo & Scottish Highlander, Frederick SD.......................... A43 Mar. 20, Toavs Premier Auctions, Roosevelt County Real Estate, Wolf Point......................................................A32 Mar. 28, Kamerman Auction Co., Farm Equipment, Townsend...................................................................B15 May 2, Smith Sales Co., Consignment, Miles City........ A6

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The seminars at each location will begin at 9 a.m. Dates and locations are: February 10 – Alerus Center in Grand Forks February 11 – Holiday Inn in Fargo February 12 – Eagles Club in Wahpeton Continuing education credits will be available for those attending. The seminars are free and no registration is required.

For more information, contact NDSU county agents Brad Brummond (Walsh County) at (701) 284-6248 or bradley. brummond@ndsu.edu; Michael Knudson (Grand Forks County) at (701) 780-8229 or michael.d.knudson@ndsu. edu; John Kringer (Cass County) at (701) 241-5711 or john. kringler@ndsu.edu; Brock Shouldis (Richland County) at (701) 642-7793 or brock.shouldis@ndsu.edu.

Also available to answer questions is Mohamed Khan, NDSU Extension sugar beet specialist, at (701) 231-8596 or mohamed.khan@ndsu.edu.

Initial pesticide training in Fort Benton and Chester CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

located at 710 West 7th Street. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. The training will conclude with the Montana Private Applicator Certification exam between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m.

Individuals must be licensed as a private applicator before purchasing and using a pesticide designated by the Department of Agriculture as a restricted-use pesticide. For applicators to acquire their initial applicator license, they must either attend a private pesticide applicator initial training or pass a 50 question open book Montana Private Applicator Certification Exam at their local Extension office.

All participants receiving pesticide certification will be charged a $10.00 fee. Participants who are already certified and are participating to earn credits may attend the training free of charge.

Speakers at the February class will include Tyler Lane, MSU Chouteau Extension; Jesse Fulbright, MSU Liberty County Extension; Michaela Hystad, Montana Department of Agriculture, Travis Standley, MSU Teton County Extension, Nicole Gray, MSU Hill County Extension and Ben Hauptman, MSU Blaine County Extension.

The private pesticide applicator initial training is open to the public. Individuals who have a current private or commercial applicator license will receive six recertification credits toward their license. Those individuals not holding a private applicator license will be licensed as private applicators at the program. Pre-registration is recommended, for more information or to register, contact Chouteau County Extension (Tyler Lane) at 622-3751 or Liberty County Extension ##### Sign you grew up in the ‘80s: • You know Madonna’s last name.

THE TRADER’S DISPATCH (USPS 019-793)

February 2015 — Vol. XVI No. 1 Published monthly by Trader’s Dispatch Inc., 402 Montana Ave., Valier, MT 59486-0306. Free on request to farmers, ranchers, heavy equipment owners and truckers in the Western United States.

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Connelly Angus Ranch Breeding durable, common sense, moderate framed, low maintenance, functional Angus cattle with proven bred in longevity

Genetics For the Long Run Production Sale February 24, 2015 at the Ranch, Valier, MT • Sale 1:00 P.M.

Selling 140 Bulls & 20 Registered Yearling Heifers Reg # 15170660

CAR Efficient 534 CED BW WW YW 13 -0.8 55 102 MARB REA $W .58 .17 63

SC Milk 1.75 26 $F $B 51 90

The High Selling Bull of our 2006 Production Sale. 534 has proven himself across the country as an excellent calving ease sire whose progeny perform with added thickness, fleshing ability, carcass values and super dispositions.

His daughters are making outstanding females.

Reg # 17090946

CAR Cedar Ridge 156

Reg # 15810174

Reg # 17090892

CAR Ten X 107

Chinook was the $30,000 high selling bull of 2008 production sale. When you study this bull’s cow family’s production records, fertility, performance and incredible longevity; he shows tremendous potential to be a breed changer. His daughters are doing a fantastic job. Excellent calving ease with a +14 CED. Reg # 16568189

Soo Line Motive 9016 CED BW WW YW SC Milk 12 0.4 53 93 0.02 27 MARB REA $W $F $B .57 .61 46 51 84

Outcross calving ease genetics. Lots of volume, substance and muscle in this moderate framed line of cattle. Females are reported to be excellent.

Reg # 15848422

CED BW WW YW SC Milk 12 -0.6 59 97 1.19 24 MARB REA $W $F $B .58 .71 60 38 106

Out of a pathfinder dam and same cow family CAR Duke 104 came from. Excellent calving ease and performance from a great cow family.

Reg # 17203247

CED BW WW YW SC Milk 14 0.7 50 83 1.89 29 MARB REA $W $F $B .28 .52 50 31 50

CED BW WW YW SC Milk 13 0.3 67 99 1.81 31 MARB REA $W $F $B .30 .50 79 42 79

A super consistent sire. Excellent calving ease and performance in a moderate framed package. Excellent cow family behind this bull. Outstanding sire group.

CAR Chinook 786

Calving ease, performance, eye appeal and productive females.

Connealy Final Product

CED BW WW YW 3 0.8 65 117 MARB REA $W .35 .75 73

SC Milk 0.93 30 $F $B 66 78

LAR Juneau 796Y

CED BW WW YW -8 3.2 81 138 MARB REA $W .13 .38 69

SC Milk 1.68 24 $F $B 103 102

A moderate framed massive bull with worlds of substance and muscle. Will add pounds to your weaning weights without adding frame. Daughters look tremendous.

Reg # 17028963

Connealy Black Granite CED BW WW YW 15 0.0 69 118 MARB REA $W .62 1.31 69

SC Milk 0.99 32 $F $B 66 126

Good calving ease genetics with excellent performance and eye appeal. Excellent numbers and quiet dispositions.

Progeny also by: • CAR Timeline 072 • CAR Steward 076 • CAR Incredibull 080 • Final Answer • Jenneway Game Day 024 • Sitz Final Statement 618X • NA Pioneer 0180 • Humbert Border • Connealy Mentor 7374

Connelly Angus specializes in breeding moderate-framed, easy fleshing, high-volume, functional Angus cattle to fit the short grass country of northern Montana. These cattle are bred to survive and excel in a commercial cowman’s environment. We have bred a high maternal cow herd that excels in longevity, the No. 1 most important trait. Longevity to us means an efficient, maintenance-free female with fault-free udder and teat qualities, being structurally correct with sound feet, excellent fertility and weaning off a consistently heavy calf year after year. We have been stacking these cow families with this kind of long-term production record to produce an elite cow herd. Request your Sale Catalog today!

Time tested Maternal cow power at its best! Use Connelly Angus Genetics to improve the efficiency and longevity in your program!

Connelly Angus Ranch

1950 Dean Rd. Valier, MT 59486 1-888-423-BULL Clarence Connelly Don Connelly 406-279-3569 email: connelly@3rivers.net www.connellyangus.com

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ITEMS FOR SALE (2) Self-contained barley sprout systems. Each..... $20,000 Call 406-282-7529, located in Manhattan, MT area

CONVENTIONAL WHEAT STRAW FOR SALE

Large bales 3x4 size Bozeman, MT (406) 600-4146

Fish virus detected in Montana’s Kootenai River

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Fish-health testing by state fisheries passed on to other fish. The virus was known biologists in November detected a virus to be present in portions of Kootenai River in wild spawning kokanee salmon in the that pass through Idaho and Canada. It is Kootenai River below Kootenai Falls. not known how long the virus has been at It marks the first time the common virus, this location in Montana, but since fish can called infectious hematopoietic necrosis move into Montana from the downstream (IHN), or IHN, has been detected in state reaches in Idaho and Canada, it likely has waters, said Mark Deleray, fisheries manbeen around for some time. ager for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Montana has sampled fish for the IHN (FWP) in Kalispell. virus from a variety of waters for about 20 While IHN doesn’t harm humans, it years. In 2013, shortly after the virus was does occur naturally in Pacific Coast wild detected in stretches of Kootenai River in salmon, steelhead, and herring and can be British Columbia, Canada, FWP began testing for the ailment in the Kootenai River in Montana.

Impacts to wild populations are poorly understood, although fish kills in the wild appear to be rare. IHN, however, can be extremely lethal in hatchery settings and has often erupted in hatcheries from Alaska to California.

The virus attacks the bloodforming tissues of the kidney.

Deleray said the Montana finding will lead FWP to redouble efforts to keep the virus from spreading into wild kokanee salmon brood stocks in Lake Mary Ronan—where salmon eggs are collected each fall—and to nearby fish hatcheries at Murray Springs near Eureka and the Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery south of Somers.

In other states, the virus entered hatcheries via water pumped in from associated rivers and streams. Recent tests found no salmon or trout species being reared at the Murray Spring and Flathead Lake facilities have contracted the virus. Neither of the hatcheries use surface waters.

The virus was first noticed in sockeye fingerlings at a Washington State fish hatchery at Winthrop, Washington, in 1951. Columbia Basin trout farmers in Idaho have battled IHN since the early 1970s.

A vaccine has been developed to combat IHN, Deleray said, but it is expensive, not yet approved for use in the U.S., and not useful outside of hatcheries.

Deleray said the discovery of IHN in state waters will lead to increased monitoring and testing of trout and salmon in other waters in the region and additional protective measures at our state hatcheries.

Montana’s best defense against the destruction caused by invasive species and fish diseases is for anglers and others to get into the ‘inspect, clean, and dry habit’,” Deleray said.

“If we all inspect, clean, and dry our boats, trailers, and fishing gear after each use we have a chance to control the spread of invasive plants, animal and disease by not carrying them from one water to the next,” Deleray said.

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Big Sky Equipment would like to thank the surrounding community and our customers for their support and words of encouragement after the fire that destroyed our main building. We are up and running in the shop located at our main location.

Please stop in at the contractors trailer for help with parts and service. We have also set up offices downtown at 416 S Main Street next to Stockman Bank. We appreciate your patience and continued support.

USED TRACTORS

Steiger 9150 4WD, L10 Cummins 300 hp, 12 speed powershift, 4 remotes, 520/85R38 duals @ 85%, recent reman front & rear axles. Includes EZ-Guide 250 with EZ-Steer. Good condition.......... $52,500 1992 New Holland 9030 bidirectional, bucket, grapple, PTO & 3-pt. on engine end..................Just In Case 1070, diesel engine, cab, air conditioning, 3-pt., PTO, loader, bucket, grapple..........................Call John Deere 4630 2WD, cab, 1000 PTO, 3 remotes, needs clutch. As is..................................... $5995

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Case IH SRX160 suspended boom 132-ft. sprayer, Raven Auto Rate, 1600 gallon tank, 4 ball valves, induction cone.......................................... $29,995 2010 Summers suspended boom sprayer, 1600 gallon tank, 110-ft. boom, windscreens, Trimble Auto-Boom & EZ-Boom, 750 monitor.........Just In Flexi-Coil System 67XL sprayer, 120-ft. wheel boom........................................................ $16,900 Flexi-Coil System 67XL sprayer, 114-ft. wheel boom, Auto Rate, 2 sets of nozzles.......... $16,900 Flexi-Coil System 67XL sprayer, 100-ft. booms, wind screens, Flexi-Coil Auto-Rate.......... $12,900 Flexi-Coil System 67XL suspended boom sprayer, 1600 gallon water tank, 90-ft. booms, Auto-Rate, foam marker, rinse tank............................ $26,995 Flexi-Coil System 67 wheel boom sprayer, 1500 Flexi-Coil 5500 fold back drill, 70-ft., 12” spacing, 4.5” gallon tank, 120-ft. boom, FlexControl Auto-Rate steel press wheels, 4350 tow between tank. Very NYB sprayer mounted on International FL72 truck, nice condition......................................... $134,900 manul transmission, 1000 gallon tank, 80-ft.

Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, steel boom, Raven auto-rate..............................Just In press wheels, Stealth points with carbide, single F/S sprayer, 1000 gallon poly tank, 80-ft. booms with shoot, 2320 tow behind cart with mechanical hydraulic fold and lift, TeeJet auto rate, mounted drive.................... Good Condition $$Let’s Deal on 1981 International chassis with Cat 3208 and Morris Maxim II 50-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, steel Allison automatic transmission, floater tires.......... press wheels, Edge-On shanks with carbide ............................................Very good condition points, 7240 240 bushel tow between tank........... ........................Very Good Condition Let’s Deal

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Case IH 2142 35-ft. draper header, pickup reel, hydraulic fore/aft, transport.......................... $56,500 Case IH 1010 30-ft. header, pickup reel, 3” knife, oil bath knife drive. Very good condition..............Call Case IH 1015 pickup header, Swathmaster attachment................................................................Call 1995 Case IH 1015 15-ft. pickup header, Victory attachment..................................................... $8995 International 810 13-ft. pickup header, Rake-up raking pickup. Very little use............................. $8995 MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT New Holland 960 13-ft. pickup header with Sund Bourgault 750 grain cart with mid mount auger, hyattachment.................................................. $2995 draulic or PTO drive, roll tarp................................ New Holland 960 13-ft. pickup header less attach............ This cart is just like new Give us a call ment............................................................ $1495 Mayrath 8x60 grain auger, swing hopper, PTO Massey 1859 13-ft. pickup head less attachment..... drive............................................................ $2495 ...................................................................... $995

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Conservation initiatives for 2015

FEED TRUCK FOR SALE

Four national initiatives are being offered in Montana through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP): On-Farm Energy, Organic, and Seasonal High Tunnel.

Phone (307) 762-3541 While the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Greybull, Wyoming (NRCS) accepts applications for EQIP on a continuous basis, NRCS has set a deadline of February 20, 2015, to apply for 2015 initiatives funding.

Below is an overview of each initiative: National On-Farm Energy Initiative (NOFEI): NOFEI has two components. In the first component, agricultural producers work with an NRCS-approved Technical Service Provider to develop Agricultural Energy Management Plans or farm energy audits that assess energy consumption on an operation.

In the second component, NRCS may also provide assistance to implement various recommended measures identified in the energy audit through the use of conservation practice standards offered through this initiative.

National Organic Initiative (NOI): NRCS will assist producers with installation of conservation practices on agricultural operations related to organic production. Producers currently certified as organic, transitioning to organic, or National Organic Program exempt will have access to a broad set of conservation practices to assist in treating their resource concerns while fulfilling many of the requirements in an Organic System Plan.

Seasonal High Tunnel Initiative: NRCS helps producers implement high tunnels that extend growing seasons for high value crops in an environmentally safe manner. High tunnel benefits include better plant and soil quality and fewer nutrients and pesticides in the environment.

Prairie Pothole Wetland and Grassland Retention: Simmental Angus Simangus™ NRCS will assist producers in 13 counties in Montana to implement conservation practices specifically targeted to encourage the retention of wetland and grasslands in the Prairie Pothole Region, February 16, 2015 improve wildlife habitat for 1:00 Pm migratory birds, improve Billings livestock water quality and quantity, improve grassland health, and commission reduce soil erosion and sedibillings, montana mentation. This initiative will be offered in Blaine, Cascade 175 YEARLINGS (north of the Missouri River), Chouteau, Daniels, Glacier, Hill, Lewis and Clark (east of the Divide and north of the Dearborn River), Liberty, REQUEST A CATALOG AT: Phillips, Pondera, Richland, year after year, better than ever www.bullsofthebigsky.com Roosevelt, Sheridan, Teton, The Bulls of the Big Sky sale will feature one of the largest selections of Toole and Valley counties. or contact Black and Red Simmental and SimAngus™ bulls in the United States EQIP offers financial and Maureen Mai 208-267-2668 and the largest offering of Red SimGenetics in Montana technical assistance to eliall from seven Big Sky area breeders. gible participants to install The no-nonsense, commercially focused bulls you’ve come to expect. or implement structural and

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management practices on eligible agricultural land.

Conservation practices must be implemented to NRCS standards and specifications.

In Montana, socially disadvantaged, limited resource, and beginning farmers and ranchers will receive a higher payment rate for eligible conservation practices applied.

Applicants that operate as an entity are required to have a DUNs number and have that number registered with SAM. gov prior to submitting their application for consideration.

For more information about EQIP, or other programs offered by NRCS, please contact your local USDA Service Center or visit www.mt.nrcs. usda.gov.

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2015 Bull Sale March 2nd * 1:00 MST

Selling 130 Simmental and SimAngus Bulls TM

For more information visit www.hillsimmental.com or call Tom at 406/566-2479.

BLACK PUREBRED BULLS

RED PUREBRED BULLS

PERCENTAGE BULLS

Lot 9 - Hills Move Over B87

Lot 57 - Hills Red King B40

Lot 104 - Hills Sim Design B524

CE 8.1 CW 39.6

BW 3.8 YG -0.24

WW 75.7 Marb 0.01

YW 108.5 BF -0.05

MCE 15 REA 0.73

Milk MWW Stay 29.9 67.7 Shr API TI -0.29 112 65.8

This bull was made for adding pounds. His actual wean weight was 800 lbs and he indexed a 114. Impressive pedigree on this bull. His grandsire is Nichols Manifest T79 and his sire has produced some thick bodied, heavy weaning calves for us. In 2013, his dam raised a set of twins and weaned off over 1100 lbs.

CE 12.4 CW 19.4

BW 3.3 YG -0.28

WW YW MCE 80 117 8.5 Marb BF REA 0.24 -0.054 0.90

Milk MWW Stay 16.5 56.3 19.1 Shr API TI -0.33 130 77

This bull has a good set of EPDs! He has a moderate frame and a deep body. We had this bull and the red bull to the right on our show string last fall. These Blackbrother bulls are very uniform. His dam is a promising young cow with good growth numbers.

Black Herd Sires DBS Chisum 705Z JR Man on the Move Z36 JR Man He is Nice Z29 Mr Ishee Blackbrother Hills Bettis 22 Mag Z13 Mr Ishee Superthick

WW YW MCE 64.9 83.1 15.4 Marb BF REA 0.15 -0.074 0.94

Milk MWW Stay 24.2 56.6 23.9 Shr API TI -0.25 135 70.6

CE 15.1 CW 31

BW -0.4 YG -0.26

WW YW MCE 63.3 103.1 12.1 Marb BF REA 0.83 -0.027 0.87

Milk MWW Stay 27.5 59.2 Shr API TI -0.66 168.5 85.1

Look at the exceptional EPDs on this bull. He is out CDI King who has been producing moderate framed calves that have the width to keep those weaning weights high. This bull will perform while maintaining great calving ease.

We toured this bull around on the show string this year and people liked him everywhere we went. A high dollar bull with his API and TI in the top 3%. He was the top weaning bull out of our first-calf heifers and has a 108 index.

Lot 54 - Hills Red Brother B35

Lot 90 - Hills ZBet B545

Lot 52 - Hills Brother B34

CE 10.5 CW 43.8

BW 0.6 YG -0.42

CE 10.2 CW 31.2

BW 2.5 YG -0.33

WW 65 Marb 0.36

YW 96.8 BF -0.45

MCE 15.8 REA 0.99

Milk MWW Stay 26.7 59 20.4 Shr API TI -0.35 135 74

Lot 54 is another solid bull from Mr Ishee Blackbrother. He has good growth and is a moderate framed bull. With an excellent disposition and a solid set of carcass, growth, and calving ease EPDs, he is definitely qualified for seedstock operations. His dam is an excellent cow with a moderate frame!

Red Herd Sires Mr Ishee Converter 816 CDI King 172Y Hills On Time Z1 Mr Ishee Blackbrother GW Redestined 642X

We would love to have you come view the bulls before the sale. Last year the weather was so bad that many buyers could not make it. Those who came and viewed before hand were very happy to be able to bid online and said it worked great. The coffee pot is always on!

Tom & Kathy Hill and family Box 186, Stanford, MT 59479 (406) 566-2479 * hillssimmentalmt@yahoo.com

CE 12.5 CW 25.3

BW 0.8 YG -0.22

WW 59 Marb 0.62

YW 90.8 BF -0.02

MCE 10.2 REA 0.64

Milk MWW Stay 21.1 50.8 Shr API TI -0.48 144 74

Lot 90 is an incredible percentage bull! He indexed at 118 for IMF and 112 for REA on the ultrasound. This bull along with 5 half-brothers out of Hills Merit Surebet Z10 are sure to be good choices for anyone who is looking for a 1/2 Simmental 1/2 Angus bull.

Percentage Herd Sires Bon View New Design 1407 A A R Ten X 7008 S A VDAR Cedar Wind 8111 Hills Merit SureBet Z10 GW Lucky Quarter 622X Brown Covenant U7548 Videos of the bulls will be on www.dvauction.com!!

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Your Montana Authorized Timpte Dealer Introduced to North America in the 1890s, the starling has notoriety dating back to Shakespeare.

Alas the poor starling

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First, let’s look at the starling. Or close your eyes, if you must, for love looks not with the eyes but with the mind.

Birds at the local birdfeeder now in winter are natives and non-natives alike. Some, like the downy woodpecker, are well dressed even spiffy, others drab and homely, think house sparrow. At first glance the starling (proper name Sidney Livestock Auction, Sidney, Montana • 1:00  ﹙﹚ European starling) appears a black somber-winged visitor, an undertaker of the avian crowd.

Closer examination reveals a bird of many colors. Yes, at a distance, starlings do look black. Yet in their current winter plumage they are brown and covered in brilliant white spots, and by a midsummer’s night they will HrdBldr GrdMstr CED BW WW YW Milk Marb YG CW REA HrdBldr GrdMstr CED BW WW YW Milk Marb YG CW REA be purplish-green, iridescent 113 49 5 -2.7 50 86 20 0.21 0.13 17 -0.08 75 50 3 -0.7 53 74 22 0.57 -0.03 13 0.01 offset with yellow beaks.

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Smooth, balanced and Top 2% for CEM. most hated bird” and, sure enough, up pop starlings: They drive out native birds, invade farmers’ fields, gobble up fruit in an orchard. To their sins, it would appear, there is no end, no limit, measure, bound.

As good luck would have it, they are death on insects, such as beetles, grasshoppers HrdBldr GrdMstr CED BW WW YW Milk Marb YG CW REA HrdBldr GrdMstr CED BW WW YW Milk Marb YG CW REA and caterpillars. And there is 98 52 2 -0.8 64 104 21 0.60 0.17 31 0.14 80 47 4 1.6 55 82 26 0.23 0.06 21 0.09 some dispute as to whether 4071 Leland Red Direction 8348U x HIGH Bandito Y44 4088 RED Brand X05 x HIGH Rob Y83 Growth and carcass. Top 19% for GridMaster Index.

Top 9% CEM, Top 10% Milk. Dam MPPA 100.0. they really are to blame for the collapse of cavity-nesting 50 Registered Red Angus Bulls • Pick of the Yearling Registered Heifers birds, like the bluebird.

Starlings are not long disPick of the Registered Bred Heifers tance migrants, but in the 160 Bred Commercial Red Angus Females • 225 Open Commercial Red Angus Females winter will move locally to find food or shelter. That exCALVING EASE • CARCASS • EFFICIENCY • DISPOSITION • PERFORMANCE • RELIABILITY plains why starlings suddenly one year may decide to stay through the winter at a prairie ANDREW & MCKENZIE JOHNSON bird feeder, eating suet, seeds PO Box 314, Froid, MT 59226 or fruit, where they have not sandhill_reds@yahoo.com visited previously. MeanMarty Ropp 406-581-7835 cell 406-489-3773 • home 406-963-2200 Garrett Thomas 936-714-4591 while, 50 miles away they www.sandhillreds.com www.alliedgeneticresources.com seem to have disappeared.

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Offering 75 Angus Yearling Bulls, 10 Hereford Yearling Bulls (Polled & Horned Genetics) 121 Fancy Commercial Replacement Heifers (Including 71 Angus & 50 F1 Baldies)

ANGUS SIRES INCLUDE: Vermilion Bear Paw, AAR Ten X 9903, Stevenson Surenuff 2017, Sitz Upward 307R, S Chisum 6175, Vermilion Dublin X414, TC Blaine 042 HEREFORD SIRES INCLUDE: Churchill Judge 1121Y ET, TH 223 Victor 755T, TH 133U 719T Upgrade 69X, DW 3027 Domino 1201

Clear Creek Chisum 417

Lot 1

Reg. #17975923

Sire: S Chisum 6175, MGS: Baldridge Nebraska 901 BW 81 • 205 WT 717 • WR 105 • Dams NR: 8@104 EPD’s: BW: +1.7, WW: +63, YW: +104, M +21, $B +103.91

Lot 6

Clear Creek Surenuff 402

Lot 3

Reg. #17938846

Sire: Stevenson Surenuff 2017, MGS: AAR Ten X 9903 BW 65 • 205 WT 736 • WR 107 • Dams NR: 1@107 EPD’s: CED: +13, BW: -1.4, WW: +59, YW: +102, Milk +28

Lot 8

Clear Creek Sugar Beeter 487 Reg. #17938899

MY Upward 1402

Sire: Vermilion Bear Paw, MGS: Baldridge Nebraska 901 BW 86 • 205 WT 766 • WR 112 • Dams NR: 7@107 EPD’s: BW: +2.8, WW: +55, YW: +88, M +26, $B +75.78

Sire: Sitz Upward 307R, MGS: Mytty In Focus BW 66 • 205 WT 728 • WR 100ET • Dams NR: 4@102 EPD’s: BW: +2.3, WW: +61, YW: +112, M +30, $B +127.48

Reg. #17832480

Clear Creek Bear Paw 464

Lot 5

Reg. #17938892

Sire: Vermilion Bear Paw, MGS: Vermilion X Factor BW 79 • 205 WT 747 • WR 109 • Dams NR: 2@114 EPD’s: BW: +0.5, WW: +62, YW: +102, M +26, $B +102.39

MY Dublin 1414

Lot 30

Reg. #17866266

Sire: Vermilion Dublin X414, MGS: VRD BW 90 • 205 WT 917 • WR 119 • Dams NR: 8@102 EPD’s: BW: +4.4, WW: +64, YW: +107, M +22, $B +97.19

These fancy commercial replacement heifers will sell March 2nd!

DW 755 Victor 1405

Polled Lot 75

Reg. #43475928

BW 92 • 205 WT 698 • WR 109 • Dams NR: 4@104.2 EPD’s: BW: +3.2, WW: +58, YW: +99, M +30, SC +1.1

DW Judge 1402

Dehorned Lot 79

Reg. #43475920

BW 72 • 205 WT 653 • WR 102 • Dams NR: 2@102 EPD’s: BW: +0.9, WW: +46, YW: +73, M +24, SC +0.8

PLEASE CALL OR GO TO CLEARCREEKANGUS.COM FOR A SALE BOOK OR MORE INFORMATION Bulls are fed at home and visitors are always welcome.

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WANTED TO BUY Two 18x4x34 tractor tires, 50% to 60%.

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Premium prices offered Call Dean (406) 582-4561 or Don (406) 582-4578

HAY FOR SALE 350 ton green, leafy second cutting alfalfa in large square bales, no rain.

Tests & delivery available.

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Barney Hay (406) 491-5616 or (406) 494-5616

Women came from all corners of Montana and from as far away as Belle Fourche, South Dakota to attend the 8th annual Women’s Hunter Education Program at the Boone and Crockett Ranch west of Dupuyer. Pictured along with the women are Mike Sherrard, left and Reid Stuart, right, two of the instructors.

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So what is Shakespeare’s roll in all this?

In the Bard’s play, “Henry IV, Part I”, he writes about the bird’s ability to be taught the name of a prisoner and repeat it over and over to King Henry.

Starlings are excellent vocal mimics with the ability to imitate about 20 bird species as well as other sounds. It’s said Mozart kept a starling as a pet, teaching it to sing bars of his music.

In the late 1800’s, a pharmacist and fan of Shakespeare released several dozen starlings in New York City, allegedly to bring Old World birds mentioned in Shakespeare to the New World. He also apparently released at least four other European bird species, all of which died out.

Not so the starling.

Today there are an estimated 45 million starlings in the United States, according to Partners in Flight, which puts the bird as 18th most abundant bird species here.

Other estimates have the total closer to 200 million and a top 10 ranking.

If anything it would appear that the starling is disliked for doing what we humans have done so successfully; adapting, being fruitful and multiplying.

So love a starling or not, it’s up to you. But they are here, are sublimely beautiful and sometimes, mind you, get a bad rap.

Then again, the course of true love never did run smooth. ##### Old clockmakers never die, they just wind down.

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Soils sustain life

By K-State Research and Extension News Many authors have documented the rise and fall of civilizations throughout time. Reasons for this rollercoaster effect are numerous – from human-influenced changes such as conquest, culture or religion, to events that occur in the natural environment including changes in climate or the presence of natural resources, such as soil.

Soil is one of the four essential components for any life to exist, with the other three being water, air and sunlight.

Without those four, there simply would not be any food grown on the earth’s surface, said Gary Pierzynski, university distinguished professor and head of the Department of Agronomy at Kansas State University.

Civilizations have risen and fallen throughout history due to soil quality and how people manage the soil. So in most cases, the degradation of the soil resource that led to these civilizations’ despair was human-influenced. Author Jared Diamond chronicles such stories in his New York Times bestselling book “Collapse”.

“It’s our job not to turn out like some of these civilizations and have a decline because we don’t take care of our soil resource,” Pierzynski, a soil an environmental chemist, said. “Countries like the United States were founded on a healthy and productive soil resource. When you have that, a large segment of the population can participate in other activities to advance society. The wealth of this country and others like it around the world is related to soil.”

As the International Year of Soils takes off in 2015, all people are reminded about the importance of soil in their daily lives. January’s theme, “Soils Sustain Life,” calls to mind such value.

Conserving soil, enhancing life Soil provides many benefits for the environment and society, Pierzynski said, including producing food, clothing from cotton, for example, and can be used directly to make bricks and produce lumber for shelter.

“The quality of the soil influences productivity, or the amount of life that does exist,” he said. “Productive soils allow us to sustain the population of life that we have, not only humans but all organisms in the environment.”

Additionally, soil provides regulating functions, Pierzynski said, as it helps mitigate floods and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere through carbon sequestration. Soil also provides support services related to basic functions in which all life depends, such as nutrient cycling.

Using up plant nutrients in the soil or contributing to the loss of organic matter, which has a negative effect on the soil’s physical properties, is called exhaustion, he said. Exhaustion and erosion – the loss of the soil resource altogether through action of wind or water – are the main causes of soil degradation.

“We have learned how to prevent exhaustion by maintaining or replacing some of the critical components in the soil, and we know a lot more about soil erosion, although it still does occur to some extent, even in countries that have good soil conservation practices,” Pierzynski said.

One of the most common and visible soil conservation practices includes the use of terraces on sloped fields, which are ridges that help slow the water flow to maintain soil on the field, he said. Another practice is landowners enrolling in the Conservation Reserve Program, or CRP, which takes land out of crop production to allow perennial vegetation to grow and replenish nutrients in the soil, along with preventing erosion. No-till practices leave crop residue on the surface to have similar effects.

When soil quality is diminished, Pierzynski said generally speaking, it could take hundreds if not thousands of years to form an inch of A-horizon material, commonly called topsoil.

That topsoil layer is often the most productive layer, as it has the most organic matter, and can come in hues and shades that range from black to brown, red to orange and yellow to white. Varied soil colors and textures have historically brought life in a cultural way to civilizations as well, Pierzynski said.

“Soil can be used as an art medium and also provides a lot of the recreational activities that we partake in, anything from outdoor activities utilizing various sports fields to the national park system and the enjoyment we get from those,” he said.

To watch a video interview with Pierzynski, go to the KState Research and Extension YouTube page (https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=CmADUO6FeoU&feature=youtu. be). The Soil Science Society of America has numerous resources for the public, teachers and children about soil and each monthly theme for the International Year of Soils.

AIR DRILL FOR SALE

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Phone Randy at (406) 765-7163 or evenings at (406) 765-2821, Plentywood, MT

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THICKNESS at the start...

On through to the END. Apex Windy 078

Over 5,000 head of feeder cattle are again at Poky Feeders in Kansas out of APEX genetics.

Apex Wide Track 4401

WMR Timeless 120

Sire: WMR Timeless 458 MGS: Alberda Right Time 326

BW +3.2 WW +64 YW +123 SC +.51 MK +27

BW +4.2 WW +68 (Pictured as a yearling.) YW +124 SC +1.40 Sire: Apex Wide Track 545 MK +26

MGS: Apex Focus 053

A pedigree stacked to sire productive females and powerful bulls. 4401 is a highly sought after outcross. Use him for growth and real breeding.

His progeny have the quality, style and foundation needed for building a cow herd.

Basin Payweight 107S

Sire: Vermilion Payweight J847 MGS: C A Future Direction 5321

107 is a versatile bull that will be an asset to any program. He sires calves that are functional, excelling in real beef production. Note: RE +1.33.

Sire: Sitz Upward 307R MGS: Sitz RLS Alliance 7164

Apex Frontman 081

(Pictured a yearling.)

(Pictured as aas yearling.)

Sire: Kesslers Frontman R001 MGS: Connealy Thunder

Generated from an outstanding productive cow family, 081 sires muscle, thickness and quiet dispositions. Dam production: NR 4/108, YR 2/115.

BW +3.8 WW +62 YW +101 SC +1.65 MK +33

A real powerful bull, wide in his stance, chest and back leg area. 102 is backed by a great maternal cow family. A top set of sons are offered 3/03/15.

Werner War Party

Sire: SRA 2418 of RR 303 MGS: L A Super X526

H A R B IMUS 117-341 Imus was a standout in Midland Bull Test and Sale. A super calving ease sire. Suppling an outstanding group of heifer bulls.

Sire: Connealy Product 568 MGS: Connealy Deep Canyon 454

His progeny have been some of the most sought after. A long bodied bull with calving ease and eye appeal.

Sire: Connealy Onward MGS: BAR EXT Traveler 205

BW +2.8 WW +68 YW +99 SC +1.57 MK +33

829 is a real breeding sire, producing progeny with eye appeal and performance. Choose from Heros’ many solid and sound sons for consistency and quality for your herd.

Sire: H A R B Imus 117 MGS: Connealy Lead On

BW +.8 WW +66 YW +118 SC +.92 MK 23

BW -.4 WW +65 YW +121 SC +.96 MK +31

WMR Hero 829

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Lower crop prices but higher livestock prices projected for 2015 Short- and longterm agricultural planning price projections for North Dakota are available, says Ron Haugen, farm economist with the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service.

The publication shows 2015 price projections for crops and livestock produced in the state and price estimates for future years. Price projections are given for the major crop commodities, including wheat, durum, oats, feed barley, malting barley, oil sunflowers, nonoil sunflowers, corn, soybeans, canola, flaxseed, winter wheat, dry beans, dry peas, lentils, alfalfa hay and mixed hay.

Price projections for livestock and livestock products include beef steers and heifers at various weights, cull cows, slaughter steers, slaughter hogs, slaughter ewes, slaughter lambs, feeder lambs and milk.

The publication also

By NDSU Extension Service

provides historical prices as a reference.

“Crop prices show a large downturn from previous years, but livestock prices are up, especially beef prices, which are at record highs,” Haugen says. “The estimated short-term planning prices should be used as a guide in setting price expectations for 2015 production. These planning prices can be used for preparing annual enterprise budgets and annual whole-farm cash flow projections. The shortterm prices should not be used for planning capital purchases or expansion alternatives that would extend beyond the next production year.”

To obtain this publication, “Plotting a Course 2015” (EC1090), call (701) 231-7882 or write to NDSU Agriculture Communication, Distribution Center, Dept. 7070, Box 6050, 10 Morrill Hall, Fargo, ND 58108-6050, or contact a county office of the NDSU Extension Service. Requests also may be faxed to (701) 231-7044 or emailed to NDSU.DistributionCenter@ ndsu.edu. The publication is on the Web at http://www. ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/agecon/ market/ec1090.pdf.

Farm-, ranch-focus transfer of management skills workshops

By Bridger Feuz, UW Extension livestock marketing specialist Transferring skills associated with management can be difficult in many businesses.

Ranching and farming is certainly no exception. Family ownership of farms and ranches often can make transfer of management skills even more challenging. Yet, everyone involved in ranching and farming would agree this management transfer is essential to operating sustainable operations.

The University of Wyoming Extension Agriculture and Horticulture Initiative Team is offering farm- and ranchfocused training at two locations this coming spring. The farm focus is March 5-6 in Torrington, and the ranch focus is April 30 and May 1 in Douglas.

Training will address transferring management skills in many different areas such as production, finances, marketing, and employee management. The trainings have the greatest impact if multiple generations from the same ranch or farm operation attend the meetings together.

The workshops were introduced at this year’s Wyoming Stock Growers Convention during the Progressive Rancher Forum in a workshop entitled “Management Showdown.”

The showdown allowed multiple generations to anonymously share management ideas and see how others from differing generations viewed the same questions. Participants found great value in the workshop and were excited for the more in-depth trainings in Wyoming.

The sessions focus on management skills, communication, management transition plans, case studies, heifer selection and calving, soil and water management, marketing, and recordkeeping. For more information about the specific programs, contact UW Extension educator Caleb Carter for Torrington at ccarte13@uwyo.edu or educator Scott Cotton for Douglas at secotton@natronacounty-wy.gov.

Join us for these workshops and learn strategies that will help make the transfer of management skills a smoother process.

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Many crops project a loss in 2015

By NDSU Extension Service Many projected crop budgets show a negative return to labor and management for 2015, according to Andy Swenson, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service farm management specialist.

Crop prices have declined but total production costs have resisted this decline. A positive is that projected yields for most crops have increased and some cost items, most notably fuel, will be lower.

About half the regions project a positive return to labor and management for spring wheat, durum and soybeans. The Complete feed system with the highest returns to labor and management for spring wheat, Patented Feed Chopper™ & at approximately $10 per acre, are in the east-central, north“Metered Grain Insertion System™” eastern and southeastern regions. Soybeans show a return • Place processed feed in a windrow in the field. ranging from $14 to minus $14 in all but one region.

• Place processed feed in a bunk.

Projected returns for corn are negative. It ranges from of • Spread bedding bales up to 50 feet for an even and minus $40 to minus $73 per acre in all regions except the lofty spread. western regions where lower costs, but greater production • Process one bale while carrying another on the forks. risks, reduce the losses to around minus $10 per acre.

• Loading a bale is a one person job from the tractor cab.

Projected per acre returns to labor and management for • Unrolls and processes round bales with PTO-powered flails. This process blows away mold, dust and mildew. oil sunflowers range from $2 to minus $14 in the western Feed is more palatable and reduces lung and digestive and central regions. For canola, the projected returns range problems in cattle. from minus $10 to minus $20 in the major growing regions.

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406-727-7153 4181 North Park Trail Great Falls, MT “Some crops are projecting mostly positive returns for www.hovenequipment.com 2015,” Swenson says. “Malting barley and dry edible beans project returns to labor and management ranging from $30 to $50 per acre in most regions. Flax shows similar returns in the north-central, northeastern and western regions.

Lentils are projected to Wolf Creek, Montana bring the best returns of any crop by ranging from $90 to $115 per acre in the northcentral and western regions.”

Minor crops, such as mustard, buckwheat, safflower, chickpeas and rye, also show positive returns to labor and management by ranging from $30 to $50 per acre. However, there may be more production and market price risk with these crops and crop insurance may not be available.

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By Glenn Selk Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Does the severity (coldness or mildness) of the winter have an impact on spring-born calf birth weights?

Ranchers have asked that question during many springs and veterinarians have speculated for years. The debate rages on. This is obviously a difficult subject to research because you cannot have a “control” group of cows to compare to a “treatment” group that is exposed to a cold winter while still running on the same pasture. Therefore research data on this subject is limited.

University of Nebraska researchers (Colburn and coworkers) have done the next best thing. They have monitored the birth weights of genetically similar calves across three different winters and have related average winter temperatures to birth weights. A 3-year study was conducted to evaluate effects of high and low air temperatures and wind chills during winter months on subsequent calf birth weights and calving difficulty of spring-born calves.

Records on approximately 400 2-year-old heifers and their calves were used. Heifer and calf genetics were the same each year. Heifers were fed similar quality hay free-choice each year before calving. High temperatures during the 1994-95 winter were 9 degrees higher than during the 199293 winter. The low temperatures were five degrees higher for 1994-95 compared to 1992-93. The greatest differences in monthly temperatures between years were found during December, January and February. Average temperatures for these three months increased 11 degrees F over the three years. Average calf birth weights decreased 11 pounds (81 to 70) from 1993 to 1995. A 1:1 ratio was observed. Although calving difficulty was high due to the research design, it also decreased from 57% to 35% from 1993 to 1995.

Results indicate that cold temperatures influenced calf birth weight. Weather cannot be controlled; however, if we have below average winter temperatures, larger GM BW WW YW M birth weight calves and more calving difficulty may be 51 0.0 81 126 16 expected in the spring.

50 0.6 77 111 16 Other data that may shed 50 1.2 78 114 17 some light on this subject, 51 -2.2 67 95 11 comes from Oklahoma 50 -0.1 74 106 18 State University in 1990.

Birth weights of 172 fall 52 -0.9 77 115 18 born calves and 242 spring 52 -2.1 71 101 12 born calves were compared.

49 -3.2 48 81 27 These calves were the re49 -2.0 54 81 17 sult of AI matings using 51 -1.1 67 115 16 the same bulls and bred to similar crossbred cows.

54 -2.7 58 91 16 The fall born calves aver51 -2.1 57 102 19 aged 4.5 pounds lighter at birth than their spring born counter parts (77.7 vs 82.2).

One possible explanation for this phenomenon, the changing of blood flow patterns of cows gestating in hot weather versus cold weather. During hot weather blood is shunted away from internal organs toward outer extremities to dissipate heat, while the opposite is the case in very cold weather with blood flow directed toward internal organs in an effort to conserve heat and maintain body temperature.

This change in maternal blood flow may impact fetal growth in a small way, but result in a measurable difference.

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It often takes crusted snow and cold temperatures to move elk out of the back country.

What does it take to move elk

By Bruce Auchly, FWP Region 4 Information Officer On the last day of the 2014 general hunting season on the Rocky Mountain Front, a large number of the Sun River elk herd were still in the back country not out on the windswept hills of the Sun River Wildlife Management Area.

Perhaps 85 percent were on U.S Forest Service lands, including the Bob Marshall Wilderness. This despite two subzero periods in November and a foot or more of fluffy snow in places.

A large number of elk in the unreachable back country as the season ends translates into fewer elk taken by hunters.

For the curious, perhaps, it helps to understand what it takes to move elk from their fall gathering spots to wintering areas.

Until winter weather pushes them, elk quickly respond to hunting pressure by seeking secure, or safe, areas. Sometimes that can be privately owned lands that do not allow hunting.

Other times it can be public lands that are inaccessible.

Then, elk will move from a mountain redoubt only when there is the right combination of snow and cold.

Now snow will move hunters, and cold will move hunters; believe me, I know from personal experience.

But elk are different. They are big animals with lots of body mass that produces lots of heat. That and their thick fur coat can take a lot of winter.

An elk’s winter coat has two layers: a dense, woolly undercoat topped with thick, long guard hairs.

Each guard hair contains thousands of tiny air pockets making it waterproof and providing insulation. In very cold weather, snow on the thick guard hair coat often doesn’t even melt because the animal’s body heat is held in by the undercoat. Also, elk can make their hair stand on end, creating a thicker coat that traps more air.

Typically, it takes deep or crusted snow, or some combination, and a prolonged period of temperatures below freezing to force elk to migrate. Of course a snowstorm that produces incredibly deep snow will move them, but crusted snow or ice makes it more difficult for elk to reach food.

In Montana, elk are primarily grazers; that is their food is grass, though they are adaptable and if necessary can browse like deer and nip the ends and buds of trees and shrubs.

Where 8 to 12 inches of snow may force deer to move, elk are much bigger and not threatened by a little snow. The average chest height of a bull is 35 inches; for cow elk the average is 33 inches.

That means a foot or two of fluffy snow is not an impediment to an elk to move or dig. However, snow that has melted and refroze, presenting a sheet of ice, can be a barrier to an animal searching for grass.

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An update on the pulse crop industry will be provided by Shannon Berndt, Executive Director, with the Northern Pulse Growers Association.

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Some years, when winter hits hard and early, elk will leave their secure habitat even when faced with hunting pressure.

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Beef Profit Workshops at 11 Nebraska sites this winter

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR During the winter of 2015 Nebraska Extension will host 11 Beef Profitability Workshops to help beef producers evaluate their operations to make them more profitable thorough latest research information.

Examples of some of the topics that will be presented at each location by presenters: • Harvesting crop residues – does it affect future crop yields?

• Balancing the Ranch for Protein • Alternative Forages for Grazing – what works • Fencing and Watering Options on Crop Residue • Mineral Nutrition • Composting Livestock Carcasses • Windrow Grazing • Forage Testing and What the Numbers Mean • EPDs and Bull Selection • Economics in the Beef Industry and Beef Outlook A team of UNL Extension Educators, including Steve Pritchard, Larry Howard, Dennis Bauer, Gary Stauffer, Jim Jansen, and Steve Niemeyer will present information as well as practical approaches for beef producers.

These workshops have been held across Nebraska for the pasts eleven years.

These workshops are sponsored by Nebraska Extension.

The cost is $10.00 but may vary from location depending on local sponsorship. Register by calling the local Extension office in the host county at least three days before the workshop to ensure there are enough handouts and refreshments.

For more information or assistance, please contact Steve Niemeyer, UNL Extension Educator in Garfield, Loup, and Wheeler counties at 308-346-4200 in Burwell or sniemeyer1@unl.edu.

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Managing feedlot cattle comfort in the winter

By Dan Lov, Iowa State University Extension Managing stress in the winter can improve the performance of feedlot cattle. Cattle respond to cold stress by burning more calories to maintain body temperature.

There are several ways that cattle battle cold temperatures. One method is through internal and external insulation. External insulation is affected by hide thickness (breed and genetics) and hair coat. The temperature at which cattle begin to use additional energy to maintain body temperature is called the lower critical temperature.

Cattle with a heavy winter coat have a lower critical Travel safely on winter roads. temperature of about 20 degrees F. When they have a summer hair coat or the hair coat is wet, the lower critical temperature is just over 50 degrees. For each degree of cold stress below this temperature their energy needs are Feeding cows? Hauling grain? Visiting relatives? increased a little less than 1%. The effective temperature Avoid cold weather tire trouble...see us today! for cold stress is impacted by the wind speed in addition to the temperature.

Other factors that affect the lower critical temperature are the cattle’s age and body condition (internal insulation) Cars, Light Trucks, Heavy Duty Farm & Over-the-road Trucks and the heat generated by the ration fed. So how do you use this knowledge to improve cattle comfort?

Provide wind protection Reducing the effects of wind on the animal reduces that effective temperature. This might be a windbreak fence, shelterbelt, or a shelter. If providing a windbreak, try to Phone 406-873-5025, cell 406-949-7717, Cut Bank, MT keep it 80% solid and 20% open. This is more effective in reducing the wind speed behind the break.

Offer appropriate shelter If you are providing shelter, give the animals enough space (>20 square feet per head) and make sure that the building is well ventilated.

Poor ventilation increases stress on the respiratory system and traps moisture in the building. That moisture Free Form’s Generation II liquid tank is the perfect solution for eliminating accelerates heat losses. algae formation in water tanks. The UV light blocking black interior coupled with Provide bedding the light reflecting white exterior give the Generation II tank many advantages Cattle can lose heat when over conventional tanks. By reflecting the UV rays the exterior of the tank and it’s contents remain cool, this also prevents loss of strength that often caused lying down by direct conducblack tanks to buckle when fastened to trucks. tion. In conditions where moisture may build up in the areas where cattle bed down, 27% multi-form Nitrogen plus 1% Sulfur, and a bedding can provide a layer Chlorophyll building package. Stabilized for reof insulation between the duced volatility and leaching loss potential, Organic animal and the ground.

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By being proactive in snow removal in feedlot you can reduce the potential for muddy conditions when temperatures thaw. Mud may be more stressful than cold in Iowa feedlots because it reduces the insulation value of the hair coat and requires more energy for the animal to travel from feed to water to resting areas. Cattle have the ability to thrive in cold weather. However, to live up to those abilities requires protection from the wind which can cut through their natural insulation. Protection from excessive moisture can help maintain this insulation as well. Bedding, along with proper animal density and ventilation in shelters are management tools that can help.

These are immediate steps to improve feedlot cattle comfort. For help in making longer term investments in facilities to improve cattle comfort look for more information in a series of 10 workshops to be held across Iowa In February and March.

Trader’s Dispatch, February 2015 — Page A23

History made at John Deere Ag Exposition

By Karissa Floerchinger, Development Assistant

Career Development winners were announced Saturday morning. Pictured above is the Agriculture Issues 1st Place Team Cascade: (from left to right) Neela Andres (State Secretary), Bryce Street (State Reporter), Trent Cox, Tony Roso, Treyton Marquis, Kelli Ober, Molly McRorie, and Savannah Spurzem.

A little different “Blue and Gold” descended upon Bozeman, Montana November 13th through the 15th in the form of 1212 Montana FFA members, 4-H members, advisors and guests.

The John Deere Agriculture Exposition for the third year in a row was an absolutely extraordinary event! All three days were jam packed to provide students the opportunity to expand their leadership skills in seventeen competitive Career Development Events, tours and workshops held by Montana State University Staff, and developmental leadership conferences.

The week’s events kicked off Thursday evening with special guest speaker Amberley Snyder, a Past State FFA Officer from Utah. Her message addressed facing life’s challenges as she reflected on her life since being paralyzed in a car accident.

She challenged the students to “take life’s lemons and make lemonade”. The evening also provided the FFA members a chance to hear from Montana State University President Dr. Waded Cruzado and Mr. Jim Moodie of Moodie Implement Company. It is special to have such an event back in Bozeman at the site of Montana’s only Land Grant University; the future of agriculture and the Bobcats is bright!

The John Deere Agriculture Exposition Livestock Judging Event is for the third year in a row the largest livestock judging competition in the North Western United States with 561 students participating. There are hopes of the events growth for years to come. Overall, the event was very successful because of the Agriculture Educators who coordinate the Career Development Events, and over 150 volunteers that serve as judges and assistants throughout the week. The Montana FFA Foundation would like to thank John Deere Dealers of Montana, and everyone else for making this event a success, and congratulate all participating students and winners. We look forward to seeing everyone back next year, November 12th-14th!

We would like to congratulate all of this year’s John Deere Agricultural Exposition Participants and offer our congratulations to the following Career Development Event winners: Junior Extemporaneous Speaking First, Kala Bertolino, Joliet; Second, Taylor Manry, Gardiner; Third, Mary Brown, Electric City; Fourth, Bethany Huttinga, Twin Bridges.

Senior Extemporaneous Speaking First, Michaela Zimmerman, Missoula; Second, Emily Standley, Missoula; Third, Merle Inganger, Cascade, Fourth, Ashley Koon, Belgrade.

Junior Job Interview First, Lexy Dietz, Shepherd; Second, DiDi Kaya, Melstone; Third, Kolby Dietz, Shepherd; Fourth, Cassandra Lucas, Culbertson.

Senior Job Interview First, Albert Koenig, Belgrade; Second, Michaela Zimmerman, Missoula; Third, Katarina Goettlich, Winifred; Fourth, Ashley Scullion, Missoula.

Junior Creed First, Claire Stevenson, Hobson; Second, Max Andres, Missoula; Third, Rachel Stevenson, Hobson.

Senior Creed First, Kyla Andres, Missoula; Second, Caylee Stroder, Gar-

USED TRACTORS, CRAWLERS

Challenger 575B tractor, no loader...................... $99,000 Challenger 35 track tractor................................... $46,900 Case IH MX240 MFD, duals, 3-pt., PTO............... $72,000 Massey-Ferguson 6480 MFD, loader.................. $64,900 2-Kubota M9540 2WD. Each............................... $19,900 Versatile 280 ..................................................... $145,900 Versatile 555 3-pt., PTO....................................... $19,900 Big Bud HN250 tractor......................................... $19,900 Belarus 8345T 3-pt., PTO, loader, cab.................... CALL New Holland TC33D compact tractor with belly mower.... ......................................................................... $13,900 Case 2470 tractor.................................................... $9900 Case IH B50 Farmall MFWD tractor.................... $29,900

USED WINDROWERS

2- New Holland 8080 swathers, low hours, 19-ft. rotary discs. Each................................................. $115,000 Massey-Ferguson 9430 swather..................... $84,000 MacDon 100 35-ft. header................................ $84,800 Case IH 8840 with 14-ft. auger header, 21-ft. draper header.......................................................... $28,000 Hesston 6650 self propelled swather.................. $8500 Hesston 1275 pull-type..................................... $14,900 Hesston 1170 pull-type hydro swing....................... $8900 John Deere 955 rotary disc............................. $14,000 John Deere 945 14-ft. rotary disc MoCo................. $9900

USED AUGERS

Farm King 13x70 swing hopper. Like new........... $15,900 Farm King 13x70 auger with mover....................... $8900 Farm King 8x61 belt drive auger.............................CALL Westfield MK1381 Plus auger............................ $17,900 Westfield MK1381 Plus auger............................ $17,900 Westfield MK 13x91 swing auger....................... $18,000 Westfield MK flex 13x71 auger........................... $22,900 Westgo 1305 10x60 auger..................................... $2900 GT 8x41 belt drive, PTO auger............................... $1200 Wheatheart drive over hopper................................ $9000 Mayrath 10x60 swing auger................................... $3000

USED HEADERS

MacDon FD70 45-ft. flex draper head with MF adapter. ..................................................................... $79,000 Other adapter, additional.....$5000 Gleaner 4200 pickup header............................ $14,900 Gleaner 400 pickup header, attachment............. $9900 MacDon D65 40-ft. header...................................CALL MacDon 960 30-ft. draper header, pickup reel..JUST IN MacDon 960 30-ft. header....................................CALL MacDon 920 14-ft. header................................ $13,500 3-Gleaner 15-ft. N-series pickup headers with Victory 7 or 8 belt attachment. Each.............................. $5900 30-ft. bat reel off 8570 header............................... $799

COMING IN

Massey-Ferguson 8660 tractor.

Case 8545 small square baler.

International 4000 swather.

Premier 2952i swather.

Hesston 6550 swather.

MacDon D60 35-ft. header.

Highline 6600 processor.

Westfield 8x51 auger.

Farm King 8x51 auger with PTO. Donahue 20-ft. stock trailer.

USED SPRAYERS

Melroe 4450 Spra-Coupe, 80-ft. booms, 400 gallon tank.............................................................. $59,900 Summers suspended boom............................. $29,900

Rakes

CONTINUED ON PAGE A31

NEW header trailers IN STOCK Students gathered in MSU’s Strand Union Building for Thursday evenings opening session of the 3rd Annual John Deere Agriculture Exposition.

SQUARE BALER

New Holland BB960 3x4 square baler............ $39,900 New Holland 590 baler.................................... $19,900 New Holland 282 baler........................................CALL Case IH LBX432 3x4 with cutter...................... $69,900 Massey-Ferguson 2170 3x4........................... $74,900 Massey-Ferguson 2170 3x4, cutter................. $59,000 Hesston 4900 4x4x8 big square baler............. $17,000 Challenger BA4 3x4 bale acumulator................. $4900 Massey-Ferguson AC25 bale accumulator for MF 4x4 square baler..................................................... $5000

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Great Falls spring hunter education

Trader’s Dispatch, February 2015 — Page A24

MACHINERY & HAY FOR SALE

Vermeer 504F round hay baler, new twine wrap arms, new feed belts, makes a 4-ft. wide bale.

Farmall A tractor, new rear tires and paint, new muffler, battery and belts and plug wires etc., excellent runner.

Case 900B diesel tractor with 3-way angle dozer blade, PTO, dual hydraulic couplers, real good tires and lots of recent work and all fluids changed, engine heater, good runner and great for plowing snow and etc. to keep the road open.

Several 500 gallon fuel tanks with metal stands, filters, hoses and nozzles.

All machinery is in good shape and field ready.

4-ft. wide round bales of hay and possibly some small square bales of hay.

Phillip Ferda (406) 733-6582, Highwood, MT

It’s time to sign up for the first hunter education course of 2015 in Great Falls, Montana.

Online registration is going on now through March 1. Everyone must register online, however there will be a three-day opportunity at Fish, Wildlife and Parks, 4600 Giant Springs Road, for those without access to a computer.

Classes will run 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., March 2, 4, 5 10, 11 and 12 at North Middle School, 2601 8th St. NE. A field day will take place March 14 at FWP. To register online go to the FWP website,

http://fwp.mt.gov, and follow the links, starting at Education. Go to March 2 and select a classroom at North Middle School.

When registering, students must pick a four-hour time slot for the March 14 field day either 8 a.m. to noon or 1-5 p.m. For the morning time slot register in one of the following classrooms: 114, 115, 313, 314, or 315. For an afternoon time slot on field day register in classrooms 104, 105, 106, 107 or 113.

Those without computer access may register at FWP, 7-8 p.m., February 25, or CONTINUED ON PAGE A27

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

Montana Hereford Directory

Our production sale is any time you want.

We sell Hereford bulls and females by private treaty. Find out more at feddes.com.

Better yet, visit the ranch.

M/D Herefords Mark, Dena, Lesley & Jessica Kirschten Registered and Purebred Herefords Virgin 2 year old bulls private treaty every spring

Feddes Herefords www.feddes.com

406-778-2393 Highway 12 East of Baker Baker, MT 59313 mdlj@midrivers.commdlj@midrivers.com

2009 Churchill Road Manhattan, MT 59741 tfeddes@msn.com Marvin Tim 406.570.4771 Dan 406.570.1602

“The Best in Line One Breeding”

49TH ANNUAL SALE Holden Herefords PRODUCTION March 9, 2015 3139 Valier Dupuyer Rd Valier, MT 59486

SELLING

Jack cell: 406-450-1029 Jay D. Evans cell: 406-450-0129

40 Powerhouse 18 month old Bulls 40 Top Quality Females

at the ranch

www.holdenherefords.com 140 Powerful Hereford Bulls email: jtholden@3rivers.net 100 Big, Stout Yearling Bulls

McMURRY CATTLE

Added Genetic Balance Trait And Carcass Value ONLY THE BEST SELL Private Treaty Bull Sales

Fred & Doreen HP 406 254 1247 McMurry Cell 406 697 4040 2027 Iris Lane mcmurrycattle@gmail.com Billings, MT 59102 mcmurrycattle.com

Classic Genetics

Bulls for Sale Private Treaty 30 Registered cows for sale Sires: THR Thor 1331Y (Thor’s sire is trait leader in BWT, WWT, YWT and SC) MH TRS Keynote 966IET (Traits: Fat, REA, IMF and Yearling)

Sparks Herefords

Bull Sale February 21, 2015 at the ranch 15 miles south of Plevna, MT Sale starts at 1:00 p.m. - Lunch at noon Selling 35 head of coming two-year old Horned Hereford bulls

Richard, Becky and Taylor Sidwell Richard: (406) 861-4426 Becky: (406) 670-4227

Tom Sparks • 406-778-2320 www.sparksherefords.com

THOMAS HEREFORDS

Gold Creek, MT

YEARLING HEREFORD BULLS FOR SALE

- Performance Tested - Carcass Ultrasound Scanned - Breeding Soundness Examined - BVD-PI3 Screened - Complete Balanced EPD’s - Ranking in the top of the breed for all traits - First Year Breeding Guarantee - Free Delivery within Montana

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

Richard & Shirley (406) 560-8122 Bruce & Tammy (406) 544-1536 bruce@thomasherefords.com WWW.THOMASHEREFORDS.COM

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

Contact Justin Wichman (406) 538-8997 www.wichmanherefords.com

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

Anderson Ranch

406-848-2588, Emigrant, MT

Banjo Ranch

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

Harper Herefords

406-323-1686, Roundup, MT

Holden Herefords

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

406-459-1691, Helena, MT

Roger, Rory & Mary Indreland

Barker Hereford Ranch

406-240-9301, Gold Creek, MT

Beery’s Land & Livestock Co

406-328-4095, Absarokee, MT

406-450-4750, Shelby, MT

406-979-5720, Vida, MT www.beeryherefords.com

Marty & Leslie Bennett 406-221-6350, Butte, MT

Brillhart Ranch Co

406-947-2511, Musselshell, MT

Broken Pick Ranch

406-472-3210, Valier, MT www.brokenpickranch.com

Churchill Cattle Co

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

Cooper Hereford Ranch

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

Dallas Polled Herefords

406-368-2244, Canyon Creek, MT www.dallas-land.com

Duncan Ranch Co

406-292-3503, Joplin, MT

Dutton Hereford Ranch

406-288-3330, Gold Creek, MT

Ehlke Herefords

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

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

Feddes Herefords

406-721-2641, Missoula, MT

K & C Hereford L Bar W Ranch

Loyning Farms

406-328-4095, Absarokee, MT

M/D Herefords

406-891-0973, Baker, MT

McKechnie Hereford Ranch 406-432-2296, Shelby, MT

McMurry Cattle

Herd Sires: BLL STANDARD 17U BLL STANDARD 13U BLL STANDARD TIME 743 7X BLL WARRIOR 309 26X BCC DESPERADO 9121W AGA 2U YO BRITISHER 35Y BLL TRAVELLER 9121W 185Y LBH 66T RIBSTONE 204Y AI Sires: CHURCHILL SENSATION 028X TH 122 VICTOR 719T

Website: www.beeryherefords.com

Matt & Krista Joanne (406) 979-5720 (406) 773-5710 (406) 773-5721 bll@midrivers.com beerys@midrivers.com

BLL STANDARD 17U

NJW Polled Herefords

Otis Ranch

406-223-4518, Emigrant, MT

Rafter Ranch

406-832-3219, Wise River, MT

Sidwell Ranch

406-322-4425, Columbus, MT

Duncan Ranch Co. Silent Auction March 14, 2015 Powerful Polled and Horned Herefords

Snowshoe Cattle Company

406-875-2138, Pompeys Pillar, MT www.snowshoecattle.com

Sparks Herefords

406-778-2320, Plevna, MT

Storey Hereford Ranch

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

Tomlinson Herefords

406-874-8200, Miles City, MT

406-846-1370, Deer Lodge, MT

Genex Hawkeye West

Vandeberg Ranch

406-821-0247, Darby, MT

100 Yearling and two year old Hereford bulls

We would like to thank our customers for believing in our program.

We pride ourselves in producing real world genetics, that will work for the commercial man.

307-672-3248, Sheridan, WY www.njwardherefords.com

Thomas Herefords

Griffin Polled Herefords

Selling annually:

Arlan, Kelle Jo Ellis (406) 425-1233 www.banjoranch.com banjoranch@nemont.net

406-735-4493, Geyser, MT

First West Insurance

406-656-9034, Billings, MT www.crinet.com

Select your bulls now and we will feed and deliver them at your convenience this spring

BR

Merrimac Cattle Company

406-587-3024, Bozeman, MT

Ft Keogh Livestock Research

Quality Bulls - reasonable prices

Banjo Ranch

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

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

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

Yearling Hereford Bulls Private Treaty Sale

Hultin Polled Herefords

Bar Star Cattle

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

hor Polled Herefords c n A

406-323-1297, Roundup, MT

Wichman Herefords

406-538-8997, Moore, MT www.wichmanherefords.com

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

Elings Polled Herefords Bulls and heifers For Sale home: (406) 278-3406 cell: (406) 450-3892 Conrad, Montana

Hereford Bulls

For Sale NOW Private Treaty Call or email for a catalog!

Videos available in January at www.ehlkeherefords.com

Mark, Della, Lacey and Jane’a Ehlke www.ehlkeherefords.com info@ehlkeherefords.com PO Box 178 • Townsend, MT 59644

(406) 266-4121 • (406) 439-4311

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New Ultimate Sprayer

2013 Case IH STX550

Just Reduced $5000

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• 100-ft. boom

• 1650 gallon tank

• Auto rate

Buy or Lease To Own $13,539/yr - oac

Owner Says It Needs To Go!

• 1028 hours • 550 hp • Quad Trac • 4WD • Deluxe cab • PTO • 30” tracks

Sale Price: $292,000

2008 Case IH STX435

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• 992 hours

• 435 hp

• 4WD

• High output hydraulic pump

Sale Price: $172,000 2007 Peterbilt 379

H Make it easy/Make it fast! H • Like new truck • 90-ft. boom

• 1000 gallon tank • Windscreens

First $89,970 takes it.

New 2015 Aluminum Grain Trailer Buy or Lease To Own

$9302

• Caterpillar 550 hp • 63” standup sleeper • 13 speed • All aluminum wheels • Virgin Kelly tires • Fresh DOT

Buy or Lease To Own $14,414/yr - oac

40-ft. Steel Grain Trailer

per year - oac • 42-ft. • Air ride • Virgin tires • Stainless steel end panel • Aluminum subframe • LED lights • Roll tarp • Aluminum wheels

Steel Drop Deck Trailer

JUST IN! Used 3700 Grain Vac

y Onl ft 1 le • Roll tarp

• Spring ride • 25” Ag hoppers • 24.5” low pro recaps

Buy or Lease To Own $6348/yr - oac

• 48-ft. + 5-ft. beavertail • Third ramp • Spread axle • Air ride

Buy or Lease To Own $8140/yr - oac

Buy or Lease To Own $3902/yr - oac

1-888-453-2924 Danel Frieling

Keith Lippert, cell 799-1494

3400 Old Havre Highway, “Like” us on Great Falls, MT

Check us out on the web at www.frielingagequipment. com

Great Falls spring hunter education

Trader’s Dispatch, February 2015 — Page A27

OVERSEAS STORAGE CONTAINERS

NH Bale Wagons & Retrievers

Phone (406) 899-4104, Evenings

Sod Buster Sales, Inc.’s Farm Equipment Finding Service — Phone (406) 883-2118

FOR SALE & WILL PURCHASE

20-ft. to 40-ft.

Starting at $3200 delivered.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE A24

8 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 26, and 27.

After registering, downloading and printing the attached files, students must pick up a course manual and read it at one of the following locations: Big R, 4800 10th Ave. S.; Scheel’s in Holiday Village; Big Bear, 121 Northwest Bypass; or FWP. Everyone born after January 1, 1985, must complete a hunter education course before he, or she, can hunt in Montana. A child must be at least 11 years old to take the course. ##### Signs there’s going to be trouble at the family reunion • The kids are asking Grandpa to tell his war stories so they can get some ideas.

• Grandma baked extra pies just for throwing.

Mark your calendars for our spring sale March 7th, 2015.

Carried by Frontier Stockyards Videos available at

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Bob & Cathy (406) 342-5859 Chad & Jenny (406) 740-0099 redland@rangeweb.net www.redlandangus.com

Chic Harbine Sales 8360 Hwy 10 West Missoula, MT

406-549-1047 or 207-1946

1997 Load King 40-ft. tri axle belly dump, spring suspension......$17,500 1991 International 2500 single axle dump truck, Cummins L10, 260 hp, 13 speed, 10-ft box, plumbed for snow plow. 211,000 miles.....$12,500

1993 Kenworth T800 tractor with 425 Cat, 9 speed and 220” WB........ .............................................$17,500

2004 Kenworth T800B C15 Cat, 475 hp, Autoshift transmission, 48” mid roof sleeper, aluminum wheels, 12,000 lb front, 40,000 lb rears, double differential locks...............$37,500

1998 Kenworth T800 tandem axle, Cat 3406E, 550 hp, 18 speed, AG460 suspension, 240” wheelbase, 20,000 lb front, 46,000 lb rear...........$39,500

1998 Red River 3 axle 40-ft. belly dump, spring suspension, aluminum wheels, front axle steerable lift.......... .............................................$17,500

1992 Ford F800 mechanic truck with 7.8 225 hp, 9 speed, 6000 lb crane... .............................................$12,500

1987 Kenworth T800 3406B Cat, 425 hp, 13 speed, 17-ft. gravel box, fresh in frame........................$20,000 1999 Kenworth T800B Cummins N14, 460 hp, Super 10 speed, 4 2005 Kenworth T800 Cat C13, 410 spring suspension, 15-ft. box, tanhp, 10 speed, AC400 suspension...... dem axles, 12,000 lb front, 40,000 lb .............................................$32,500 rear........................................$32,500

2000 Eager Beaver 10HDB-PT 25ft. tandem axle, wood floor, 4 spring suspension...............................$3500

2007 Ledwell equipment trailer, 48x102, fixed neck, hydraulic tail folding beavertail, air ride......$29,500

1978 Hyster 35 ton folding neck lowboy, 21-ft.x96”, 18 hp Honda power, folding outriggers, 70% LP 22.5, 80% brakes...................................$16,500

1998 AutoCar tri axle dump, 475 Cat, 13 speed, 14,000 lb front, 40,000 lb rears on T ride suspension, differential locks, steerable lift axle, 17-ft. Pioneer box with high lift gate, plumbed for pup................... $29,500

Many other construction trucks & trailers available.

1996 Freightliner FLD12064T Classic Cat 3406F, 435 hp, 13 speed, AirLiner suspension, tri-axle, 16-ft. box, 12,000 lb front, 40,000 lb rear........... .............................................$24,500

2007 Kenworth T800 Cummins ISX, 450 hp, 10 speed, Hendrickson Primax suspension, 208” wheelbase...... $38,500

1995 Kenworth T800 N14 Cummins, 435 hp, 15 speed, 230” wheelbase, tri axle, 12,000# front, 40,000# rear.. .............................................$25,500

2004 Western Star tandem axle tractors, C15 Cat, 475 hp, 13 speed, 12,000# front, 40,000# rears. ........... .............................................$24,500

Check out our website:

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1994 Kenworth T800 tri axle dump truck, 3176B Cat, 8LL transmission, 16-ft. Williamsen box, plumbed for pup, extra clean....................$29,500

1994 Kenworth W900L Cat 3406C, 15 speed, 260” wheelbase....$23,500

2015 Beef Feedlot Roundtables in February

Trader’s Dispatch, February 2015 — Page A28

HEADER FOR SALE

2009 Honey Bee 36-ft. header with Hart Carter pickup reel.

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR

Beef feedlot managers, owners, employees and supporting industry personnel will learn the latest in feedlot health, nutrition, and economics at the 2015 Beef Feedlot Roundtables February 10-12 in Bridgeport, Lexington and West Point, Nebraska with remote connections to locations in Iowa and South Dakota.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Extension Roundtables will be offered February 10 at the Prairie Winds Community Center in Bridgeport February 10, at the Holiday Inn Express in Lexington February 11, and the Nielsen Community Center in West Point on February 12.

Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. with introductions and welcome at 8:20 by local University of Nebraska Extension Educators.

University and industry representatives will discuss beef cattle economics, animal health, nutrition and management. Our program will also include a producer/industry panel on recruiting and retaining quality

employees. The program will conclude with a research update and adjourn by 4:00 p.m.

The Nebraska Beef Council will give an update on new beef products and sponsor lunch at Nebraska locations.

KROGMANN BALEBEDS Feedlot economics and research topics include: performance and carcass characteristics when minimal amounts of corn grain are included in the diet, a market outlook and economics associated with re-building the cow herd, managing dairy breeds in feedlots and current animal health issues.

Pre-registration is available by phone, fax, e-mail or mail and requested by February 3. Cost is $30 and will be accepted with preregistration at the door. Cost for those who have not pre-registered will be $40. For more information or a registration form contact Matt Luebbe at the Panhandle Research and Extension Center, 4502 Ave I, Scottsbluff NE 69361, phone 308-632-1260, fax 308-632-1365 or e-mail mluebbe2@unl.edu.

The Beef Feedlot Roundtable is sponsored by UNL Extension, the ISU Beef Team, SDSU Extension and the Nebraska Beef Council.

Morning topics will cover using byproduct or corn in feedlot diets: performance and carcass characteristics to maintain similar gain and marbling, Andrea Watson; UNL Animal Sciences, market outlook and re-building the cow herd, Kate Brooks, UNL Agriculture EconomAt our ranch near Manhattan, MT ics; the 2014 feedlot labor We’ve been raising Registered Black Angus cattle for 35 years! marketing, and management survey results, Jake Birch, UNL Agribusiness Graduate Program; a producer/industry 50 of these bulls have calving ease suitable for use on heifers. roundtable discussion of labor challenges; and Beef Council update, Dough Straight, Nebraska Beef Council.

Heifer mates to bulls selling! Breeding service option available on heifers!

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PROVEN & PREDICTABLE CAPITALIZE on the value

For over 50 years, we have had a of a Holden Hereford constant focus on selection for the traits Bull on your Angus cows that $$$$ to our customers bottom line Using Hereford bulls on Angusbased cows will give producers combined with a linebreeding program advantages in profitability, cash flow, herd size, and retained female that guarantees consistency, uniformity fertility and longevity according to a recently completed study at Circle A Angus Ranch. In fact, and predictability. Buy from a time tested when the data was further analyzed economic emphasis, the results program with generation upon generation forshowed an advantage of $514 net per cow over a period of 10 years. of genetic strength and selection for: That’s a $51 difference per cow

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per year. Economic models also predicted that if replacement females are retained over a period of 10 years, Hereford-sired females will generate a 20% advantage in herd size for the same relative cost versus the straight Angus commercial cows because of increased fertility and longevity. Can you afford not to use a Holden Hereford bull on your Angus cows?

MARCH 9, 2015

At the ranch — 9 miles SW of Valier

SELLING 95 Big Stout Yearling Bulls

HH Advance 8050U ET EPD’s: BW +1.7 WW +57 YW +82 MM +32 M&G +62 Carcass EPD’s: FT +.00 REA +.55 MARB -.18 Tremendous all around sire of calving ease, muscle and performance.

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HH Advance 0132X EPD’s: BW +1.3 WW +48 YW +75 MM +29 M&G +53 Carcass EPD’s: FT +.07 REA -.18 MARB +.3 Proven sire of moderate framed, easy fleshing progeny with loads of maternal and carcass strength.

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HH Advance 1013Y EPD’s: BW +3.4 WW +54 YW +77 MM +32 M&G +59 Carcass EPD’s: FT -.00 REA +.05 MARB +.33 Excellent sire group with pigment, fleshing ability, carcass quality, and muscle expression.

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Average Adj. 205 day weight - 730 lbs.

Average Adj. 365 day wt. - 1320 lbs.

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Managing pasture: One thing leads to another

By Gene Schriefer, University of Wisconsin Extension

grass left behind, this is the residual, the ungrazed portion. We do not return livestock to this paddock until it has recovered. Recovery Phone 406-271-3837 129 Conrad-Dupuyer Road in this example is 8-10”. In Spring, recovery Cell 406-289-0210 Conrad, Montana 59425 may be as little as 16 days, in a normal summer fusonexcavation@yahoo.com maybe it’s 24-30 days, under drought maybe 45-60 days.

This residual is the plant factory, a savings account of stored energy the plant has invested AIR DRILL FOR SALE into its’ own future survival. How much of the savings account of energy is depleted from over grazing (below 4”) impacts how delayed or reduced the building process (growing new leaf area) is.

The more leaf area the greater the amount of sunlight the plant can capture the more energy it can store. When we have 8-10” of 1995 Concord 44-ft. air drill, 41/2” paired-row double shoot leaf or more, sunlight is excluded from the openers, all new casters tires, all new primary and secsoil surface. The shade on the soil created by ondary hoses, new John Deere secondary manifolds, this leaf area creates a damp, micro climate new bushings and wear pads on packers, 300 bushel beneath the plant. In 2012, I was reading cart 60/40 split, deep lug tires, new 8” load auger, hy100°F soil temperatures at 2” soil depth in draulic fan, extra feed rollers and parts. Air seeder is over grazed paddocks, yet, taller paddocks field ready and very well maintained.................. $27,000 were still at 80°. At 77°, root growth stops Wolery Grain & Livestock, Inc. (406) 379-2336 on cool season grasses, at 90°, shoot growth Loren (406) 390-3581, Chet (406) 390-3582 stops. If our management causes a plant to stop growing, how long will it take to recover?

In a more normal summer, this 20° temperature spread seems to hold true, and creates conditions that allow plants to thrive, not simply survive.

Warmer soil loses more moisngus ull Ale ture to evaporation than cool soil. Wind on exposed soil S utherlin F armS F eedlot • S tevenSville, Mt dries our soil even further, yet Sale begins at 1PM Mountain Time another way that taller forage Lunch served at Noon conserves moisture.

What’s the big deal? Graz3C REALLY SONNY 403B LB SURE SHOT 410 GC 3C M FOREFRONT 431B ing research at the USDA/ ARS – Dairy Forage Research Center demonstrates if we over graze from mid-June to August, has the single greatest reduction in fall pasture growth. Every drought ends with a rain, if Lot Lot Lot we have protected our residual through summer, the plant will MYTTY FOREFRONT 1303 X FUTURE DIRECTION REALLY WINDY 4097 X UPWARD 307R EXAR UPSHOT X HARB PENDLETON rapidly respond with a period of vigorous regrowth into Fall.

3C CHEVROLET 404B LB ALIBI 404 GC 3C CAVALRY 416B Overgrazed pasture may turn slightly green once rains return, but yield is compromised.

When the next paddock is not ready for grazing (not 8-10” or whatever your target Lot Lot Lot height is) your choices are: reduce feed demand or increase SOO LINE MOTIVE X TOMBSTONE MOTIVE X FINAL ANSWER CONNEALY CAVALRY X EASY FORTUNE supply. When the weather warrants it, selling livestock Selling Sons of These Great Sires! or feeding stored feeds in sumSoo Line Motive 9016, Connealy Calvalry 1149, 35+ Y eArling A ngus B ulls mer is a strategic management Buford Bluestem 9974, EXAR Upshot 0562B, decision, if it is to avoid grazConnealy Consensus 7229,MOGCK Whispering Wind 48, 20 C ommerCiAl A ngus ing paddocks before paddocks Mytty Forefront 1303, LB Best Answer 905, BC Classic 385-7 r eplACement H eifers have fully recovered. Managing to keep forage residual intact helps maintains plant vigor and allows for rapid regrowth once some rains return.

In most summers, our climate is a bit more forgiving in terms of moisture and tempera3C Cattle LB Farms Genetic Connection ture, close to right management is often quite good. In drought like 2012, there was no margin for error in how to manage 406/ 360-1875 406/ 240-4879 406/ 360-1246 pastures. In drought, consider Chad & Lacey Sutherlin Lance, Shelley, Wes & TJ Brown Loren & Dorothy Brubaker leaving 5”-6” residual.

Chad 406-360-1875 • Lacey 406-544-0043 Lance 406-240-1575 • Shelley 406-240-4879 Comfortable livestock produce more, comfortable plants www Com do too.

As we are making our way through the winter, here is some food for thought for next summer.

Cool season pastures go through a bi-modal growth curve – a large amount of forage early in the season, a period very low growth from mid-June through mid-August and then a smaller bump in forage growth in late summer and early fall. This is more exaggerated in the southwest where it is warmer and drier than the rest of Wisconsin.

In a normal year we expect and plan for some length of summer slump, this period when growth rates are lower than livestock consumption rates. During and after the drought of 2012, producers were asking how they should have managed their pastures better or differently because of the weather.

The right pasture management is the same regardless of drought or no drought, there just less margin for error.

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diner; Third, Cole Lunceford, Big Timber.

Junior Parliamentary Procedure First, Shepherd #1; Second, Shepherd #2; Third, Joliet; Fourth, Stevensville.

Senior Parliamentary Procedure First, Shepherd #2; Second, Denton; Third, Shepherd #1; Fourth, Shields Valley.

Junior Agriscience First, Watson Synder, Nelson Ag Academy; Second, Megan Flemming/Andee Baker, Park City; Third, Jerria Bursik, Park City.

Senior AgriScience First, Amber Brown, Electric City; Second, Jake Michels, Shepherd; Third, Danielle Toren, Simms.

Junior Quiz Bowl First, Stillwater Valley; Second, Ruby Valley; Third, Beaverhead; Fourth, Miles City.

Senior Quiz Bowl First, Forsyth; Second, Conrad; Third, Shields Valley; Fourth, Beaverhead.

Marketing Plan First, Cascade; Second, Big Timber; Third, Missoula; Fourth, Electric City.

Junior Ag Mechanics Individuals First, Isaac Nemitz, Plevna; Second, Jacob Misner, Wheatland; Third, Ryan Robertus, Laurel; Fourth, Riley Genereux, Big Sandy.

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Junior Ag Mechanics Teams First, Joliet; Second, Stillwater Valley; Third, Broadus; Fourth, Shepherd.

Senior Ag Mechanics Individuals First, Tucker Stenberg, Big Timber; Second, Nick Haag, Ruby Valley; Third, Todd Lackman, Forsyth; Fourth, Brett Johnson, Hinsdale.

Senior Ag Mechanics Teams First, Big Timber; Second, Ruby Valley; Third, Joliet; Fourth, Missoula.

Junior Ag Sales Individuals First, Megan Ogle, White Sulphur Springs; Second, Saralyn Standley, Missoula; Third, Westhenry Loerger, White Sulphur Springs; Fourth, Abigail Stevenson, Hobson.

Junior Ag Sales Teams First, Cascade; Second, White Sulphur Springs; Third, Big Timber; Fourth, Wheatland.

Senior Ag Sales Individuals First, Albert Koenig, Belgrade; Second, Natalie Arnott, Missoula; Third, Ashley Koenig, Belgrade; Fourth, Kolette Balsam, Miles City.

Senior Ag Sales Teams First, Belgrade; Second, Missoula; Third, Shepherd; Fourth, Shields Valley.

Junior Livestock Evaluation Individuals First, Taylor Noyes, Broadwater County 4-H; Second, Trenton Braaten, Broadwater County 4-H; Third, Kristian Landis, Beaverhead FFA; Fourth, Kaydyn Braaten, Broadwater County 4-H. Junior Livestock Evaluation Teams First, Broadwater County 4-H; Second, Hobson FFA; Third, Beaverhead FFA; Fourth, Missoula FFA. Senior Livestock Evaluation Individuals First, Krista Callantine, Belgrade; Second, Jayelyn Ruckman, Teton County 4-H; Third, Jess Moody, Big Timber; Third, Laurel Rigby, Mission Valley.

Senior Livestock Evaluation Teams First, Belgrade; Second, Mission Valley; Third, Big Timber; Fourth, Missoula.

Agricultural Issues Forum First, Cascade; Second, Electric City; Third, CJI; Fourth, Joliet.

Junior Meats Individuals First, Saralynn Standley, Missoula; Second, Tia Evenson, Flathead; Third, Kaleb Flowers, Shepherd; Fourth, Kyla Andres, Missoula.

Junior Meats Teams First, Missoula; Second, Shepherd; Third, Flathead; Fourth, CJI Senior Meats Individuals First, Cody Boyce, Fergus Jon Andres, Missoula; Second, Ryan Handley, Missoula; Third, Alexus Johnson, Fergus.

Senior Meats Teams First, Missoula; Second, Fergus; Third, Flathead; Fourth, Stevensville.

Junior Agronomy Individuals First, Kala Bertolino, Joliet; Second, Issac Nemitz, Plevna; Third, Layne Farris, Plevna; Fourth, Jessica Paul, Plevna.

Junior Agronomy Teams First, Plevna; Second, Joliet; Third, Shields Valley; Fourth, Missoula.

Senior Agronomy Individuals First, Ben Roeder, Choteau; Second, Kelli Mack, Big Timber; Third, Dustin Pape, Stevensville; Fourth, Martje Plaggemeyer, Big Timber.

Senior Agronomy Teams First, Big Timber; Second, Stevensville; Third, Flathead; Fourth, Miles City.

Junior Horse Evaluation Individuals First, Josey Motichka, Mission Valley; Second, McKenzie Culver, Missoula; Third, John Power, Wheatland; Fourth, Gillian Severe, Melstone.

Junior Horse Evaluation Teams First, Wheatland FFA; Second, Melstone FFA; Third, Plevna FFA; Fourth, Beaverhead FFA. Senior Horse Evaluation Individuals First, Ashley Frye, Carter County; Second, Kali Flanscha, Roundup; Third, Alexis Shipp, Miles City; Fourth, Lucas Dekker, Shepherd Senior Horse Evaluation Teams First, Roundup; Second, Shepherd; Third, Electric City; Fourth, Missoula.

Junior Agricultural Communications Teams First, Missoula; Second, Shepherd; Third, Roundup; Fourth, St. Regis.

Senior Agricultural Communications Teams First, Sweet Grass Hills (Sunburst) FFA; Second, Fergus; Third, St. Regis; Fourth, Missoula.

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Fritz Red Angus 27th Annual Production Sale

Thursday March 12, 2015

541B - A 696# 205 Wt. Heifer bull by Trilogy.

At Fritz Red Angus 32 miles east of Brady, Montana

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661B - A 718# 205 Wt. Vengence son.

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IRS clarifies limit on IRA rollovers

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued guidance clarifying the impact a 2014 individual retirement arrangement (IRA) rollover has on the one-per-year limit imposed by the Internal Revenue Code on tax-free rollovers between IRAs. The clarification relates to a change, announced earlier this year, in the way the statutory one-per-year limit applies to rollovers between IRAs. The change in the application of the one-per-year limit reflects an interpretation by the U.S. Tax Court in a January 2014 decision applying the limit to preclude an individual from making more than one tax-free rollover in any one-year period, even if the rollovers involve different IRAs. Before 2015, the one-per-year limit applies only on an IRA-by-IRA basis (that is, only to rollovers involving the same IRAs). Beginning in 2015, the limit will apply by aggregating all an individual’s IRAs, effectively treating them as if they were one IRA for purposes of applying the limit.

To help taxpayers by allowing time for transition to the new interpretation, the IRS announced shortly after the January 2014 Tax Court decision that the new interpretation would not apply before January 1, 2015.

In Announcement 2014-32 posted on IRS.gov, the IRS made clear that the new interpretation will apply beginning January 1, 2015, and said that a distribution from an IRA received during 2014 and properly rolled over (normally within 60 days) to another IRA, will have no impact on any distributions and rollovers during 2015 involving any other IRAs owned by the same individual. This will give IRA owners a fresh start in 2015 when applying the one-per-year rollover limit to multiple IRAs. Although an eligible IRA distribution received on or after January 1, 2015 and properly rolled over to another IRA will still get tax-free treatment, subsequent distributions from any of the individual’s IRAs (including traditional and Roth IRAs) received within one year after that distribution will not get tax-free rollover treatment. As today’s guidance makes clear, a rollover between an individual’s Roth IRAs will preclude a separate tax-free rollover within the 1-year period between the individual’s traditional IRAs, and vice versa.

As before, Roth conversions (rollovers from traditional IRAs to Roth IRAs), rollovers between qualified plans and IRAs, and trusteeto-trustee transfers--direct transfers of assets from one IRA trustee to another--are not subject to the one-peryear limit and are disregarded in applying the limit to other rollovers.

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Emergency calf management after dystocia

By Dr. Michelle Arnold, Ruminant Extension Veterinarian, University of Kentucky Dystocia can be defined as a difficult or abnormal calving due to a prolonged, unassisted birth or due to a prolonged and/or severe assisted calf delivery. Factors known to cause dystocia include pelvic size of the dam, calf size, calf presentation (for example, backwards or head turned back), and maternal factors including weak labor, insufficient dilation of the cervix and uterine twist or torsion. The most common cause is a mismatch in dam pelvic size and calf weight, often seen in heifers delivering large bull calves. Inappropriate timing of human intervention or excessive force applied during delivery may cause additional fetal trauma, stress and even stillbirth. Following dystocia, a calf is 6 times more likely to get sick than a calf born normally, with 69% of all deaths between birth and weaning occurring within 96 hours of birth.

The key event in the transition from life inside the uterus to an independent existence is the initiation of breathing so the lungs become inflated and the blood oxygenated. The first breath is the hardest to take-similar to the first hard push of air necessary when inflating a balloon. In order to facilitate this process after a dystocia, immediately after delivery (within 30 seconds), the calf should be placed upright on its sternum (breastbone) to maximize ventilation. Calves should have their upper respiratory tract (nose and mouth) cleared of any fluid or other physical obstruction, either by hand or suction bulb. Calves should never be hung by their rear legs for more than 90 seconds or swung around by their back legs to remove fluids by gravity flow. Instead these procedures have been proven to increase pressure within the chest cavity, making it much more difficult to expand the lungs. Calves should make active respiratory movements within 30 seconds of being delivered.

If spontaneous breathing does not begin, it is imperative to establish an airway and stimulate respiration. Many methods have been tried but very little published information is available as to their efficacy. Once the calf is placed on its sternum, vigorous stimulation of the calf by rubbing around the head or body and placing a finger or piece of straw in the nose should initiate a gasping reflex that helps aerate the lungs. Pouring cold water over the calf’s head or down the ear has also been used with some success to stimulate respiration. Mouth-to-mouth or mouth-to-nose resuscitation is commonly tried but very difficult to do effectively.

Establishing a tight seal to prevent air leakage is difficult but, even more importantly, the air blown in has a tendency to go down the esophagus and fill the stomach which makes breathing more difficult for the struggling calf. To avoid these problems, a veterinarian may use a cuffed endotracheal tube to provide positive pressure ventilation effectively. Certain prescription medications such as doxapram may also be used to stimulate respiration although severely affected calves do not seem responsive to it. Veterinarians may also choose to use buffer therapy with injectable sodium bicarbonate to correct metabolic acidosis, a condition that often occurs following dystocia in which the calf’s blood is more acidic than it should be. In general, cardiac resuscitation is not attempted in calves born without a heartbeat due to very poor chance of survival. Similarly, calves that do not respond to respiratory stimulation techniques and cannot sit up on their own after 10 minutes generally do not survive.

In moving from the uterus to the outside environment, baby calves experience a dramatic shift in temperature.

Calves delivered normally maintain their body temperature (thermoregulation) by shivering and by mobilizing energy from brown adipose (fat) tissue. Simple, natural physical activity such as standing, walking, and consuming colostrum will also generate body heat. Following dystocia, calves have an impaired response to cold temperatures. Inadequate oxygen can reduce muscle tone and prevent shivering as well as decrease the calf’s ability to utilize its brown fat. Calves with thermal stress and low vitality are slow to stand and nurse, limiting their ability to warm themselves through this natural physical behavior. These calves should be exposed to an infrared heater to improve rectal temperature, blood oxygen level, and respiratory rate. If electric heating pads are used, they must be closely monitored because they can get hot enough to cause burns, particularly if the calf is unable to move off the pad. Heat lamps must also be monitored to prevent burns.

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within the first 6 hours of life. Consumption of colostrum by calves in fetal distress has been found to be reduced by up to 74% in the first 12 hours of life. Since a calf is unlikely to voluntarily suckle after dystocia, it is recommended to feed colostrum via stomach tube (“esophageal feeder”) within one hour of birth if there is any doubt as to the calf’s vitality.

Colostrum contains immunoglobulins that form the calf’s immune system as well as nutrients vital to the newborn such as fat-soluble vitamins and sugars. Dystocia resulting in a weak newborn calf is a major cause of failure of passive transfer (FPT) due to low volume and delayed consumption of colostrum. FPT is known to increase susceptibility to infectious disease, increase neonatal sickness and death as well as result in long-term decreases in productivity (such as lower average daily gain) if the calf survives.

Other problems may arise due to complicated deliveries.

Calves that are wedged in the pelvic canal for prolonged periods may be born with a swollen head and/or tongue. This condition will usually resolve itself within one to two days but feeding the calf with a stomach tube is required since the calf cannot suckle. Dystocias may result in trauma such as fractures of the legs, ribs and spine and luxations of the hip and spine. The extent of these injuries may not be obvious at birth but will become apparent over the next one to two weeks. The umbilicus (or “navel”) may become infected due to prolonged contact with the ground, predisposing the calf to septicemia or “navel ill”. Mild antiseptics should be used on the cord but avoid strong, caustic agents as these will cause irritation and inflammation of these sensitive tissues.

Maintaining a clean, dry umbilicus and ensuring adequate high-quality colostrum ingestion are the best ways to prevent disease in newborns.

In summary, success in saving a calf after dystocia will depend largely on the condition of the calf at birth. Some will suffer major trauma during delivery resulting in severe bruising, fractured ribs, bleeding in the central nervous system, and other maladies resulting in death irrespective of treatment. Other calves will be born with a heartbeat but not breathing; these calves are good candidates for resuscitation. Establishing a patent airway, initiating breathing, and establishing adequate circulation are the cornerstones to immediate calf survival. However, early and adequate colostrum intake is essential for passive transfer of immunoglobulins, energy, thermoregulation, and long-term survival.

Facilitation, public participation workshops

By University of Wyoming Extension Facilitating meetings to get results from groups and the essentials for public participation are the focus of two workshops Wednesday-Friday, February 18-20, in Cody (http:// www.parkcounty.us/extension/docs/February%202015%20 -%20Cody.pdf).

Registration is $125 per person per class or $200 per person for both classes, said Tara Kuipers, community development educator with University of Wyoming (UW) Extension (http://www.uwyo.edu/uwe/cde/about-nw-area. html). The workshops are in the EOC Room in the Park County Courthouse.

The “Facilitation Basics” workshop is 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Wednesday, and 8-11 a.m. Thursday, February 19. Lunch Wednesday and refreshments both days are provided.

“From planning an agenda, setting up the right meeting space, engaging participants, and managing problem behavior, these skills will make the teams you lead more productive and effective and better stewards of your most important resource – your time,” said Kuipers.

“Essentials for Public Participation” is 1-5 p.m. Thursday, and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday. Lunch Friday and refreshments both days are provided.

Public participation and gathering community input are increasingly important and complex, she said.

“Citizens want and need to be engaged in decisions that impact them, and those who manage community engagement need the process to be respectful, positive and useful, creating the best possible outcomes for all,” said Kuipers.

The session focuses on the planning, communication and facilitation skills necessary for professionals working in public participation.

For more information or to register, contact Kuipers at 307-527-8560 or at tkuipers@uwyo.edu. UW Extension and the Wyoming Department of Agriculture are sponsoring the workshops.

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Trader’s Dispatch, February 2015 — Page A38

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) warns taxpayers about groups masquerading as a charitable organization to attract donations from unsuspecting contributors, one of the “Dirty Dozen” for the 2015 filing season.

“When making a donation, taxpayers should take a few extra minutes to ensure their hard-earned money goes to legitimate and currently eligible charities,” said IRS Commissioner John Koskinen. “IRS.gov has the tools taxpayers need to check out the status of charitable organizations.”

Compiled annually, the “Dirty Dozen” lists a variety of common scams that taxpayers may encounter anytime, but many of these schemes peak during filing season as people prepare their returns or hire someone to prepare their taxes.

Illegal scams can lead to significant penalties and interest and possible criminal prosecution. IRS Criminal Investigation works closely with the Department of Justice to shut down scams and prosecute the criminals behind them.

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Eric Tilleman, agricultural educator at Cascade High School in Cascade, Montana, is one of only six individuals nationwide who received the Outstanding Teacher Award, given at the National Association of Agricultural Educators annual convention in Nashville, Tennessee, November 18-22.

The Outstanding Teacher award program distinguishes NAAE members who are at the pinnacle of their profession— those who are conducting the highest quality agricultural education programs. The award recognizes leadership in civic, community, agriculture/agribusiness and professional activities. Outstanding agricultural educators are innovators and catalysts for student success in agricultural education.

Tilleman has been an agriculture teacher at Cascade High School since 2004. He teaches a wide variety of agriculture courses, and incorporates many hands-on experiences for his students that allow them to apply what they learn in the classroom to real world situations.

Tilleman has developed a curriculum for his agriculture communications course where students compose a monthly newsletter of articles about agriculture issues and send it to alumni, supporters and members. Students also create a weekly radio broadcast about upcoming program events or school activities which is broadcast over the program’s internet radio station. Tilleman and his students have also created a partnership with the Montana FFA Association to broadcast all sessions from the annual state convention.

All students enrolled in agriculture courses at Cascade are required to develop a supervised agricultural experience.

SAE’s are projects completed outside of the classroom that allow students to gain a real world understanding on concepts they have learned in their agriculture courses. In 2013, Tilleman’s students collectively earned over $92,000 through their SAE projects and worked over 19,000 hours.

Tilleman’s program was also selected by the National FFA Organization to receive a four-year Living 2 Serve grant. Through the grant, students partner with community members to develop a service project. Some of Tilleman’s students worked with local business Tizer Gardens to develop and facilitate workshops for elementary students from the area. In another Living 2 Serve grant project Tilleman’s students raised vegetable gardens for the town of Cascade and provided workshops about growing vegetables.

“I strive to provide a wellrounded curriculum at each grade level allowing students to explore interests, identify potential career pathways, and gain skills applicable to any career,” said Tilleman.

“Since less than 10 percent of our students have agricultural backgrounds prior to enrolling in agriculture courses, it is equally important for us to provide functional, practical agricultural experiences mixed with global and futuristic agricultural knowledge and skills.”

Each of the six regional Outstanding Teacher Award winners was recognized at the NAAE convention in Nashville. The Outstanding Teacher Award is sponsored

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The University of Nebraska Food Processing Center’s Better Process Control School for Acidified Foods is scheduled April 20-21 in Lincoln. This school is suitable for anyone requiring certification; however, it has been designed specifically for individuals with little or no food science or food safety background, small processors and those selling products at farmers’ markets and other local events. The school includes hands-on basic training as well as testing and certification.

The FDA defines acidified foods as products with a high acidity level, or a pH level below 4.6, and a high level of moisture, or a water activity above 0.85. These foods include beans, cucumbers, cabbage, artichokes, cauliflower, peppers, salsas, some sauces and fish, singly or in any combination.

Exempted from FDA regulations are acid foods, repacked acidified foods, fermented foods, carbonated beverages, jams, jellies, preserves and refrigerated foods. The Better Process Control School equips attendees with a scientific understanding of strategies of pathogen control, especially clostridium botulinum. Food companies that are uncertain if their products fall into this category can contact the Food Processing Center or their local health inspector.

By law, each processor of these types of foods must operate with a trained supervisor on hand at all times. The Food Processing Center is certified by the FDA to teach this school.

All processors of these types of foods must complete a Better Process Control School training program. These regulations apply to any size processor, including those that sell products through farmers’ markets, on-line and to local stores.

Upon successful completion of the school, participants become certified and their names are submitted to the FDA. The school is taught by faculty and staff experts from the Food Processing Center. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required.

For more information or to register visit the website fpc. unl.edu or contact Jill Gifford at 402-472-2819 or e-mail jgifford1@unl.edu.

Three free registered Targhee sheep to be awarded

The U.S. Targhee Sheep Association (USTSA) will again be offering a free registered Targhee Starter flock to a deserving youth at the 2015 USTSA National Show & Sale in Big Timber, Montana, July 23rd-25th. The winner must be present to receive the flock and will be awarded one (1) ewe lamb, one (1) yearling ewe, and one (1) brood ewe donated by members of the USTSA. Each animal will be a USTSA registered animal, and at least QR in Scrapie Codon 171 genotype. The winner will also receive a $150 credit for use toward purchase of additional animals at the 2014 sale.

Applications, postmarked or emailed April 1st, are now available to download at www.ustargheesheep.org or by contacting Mardy Rutledge at the USTSA office (ustargheesheep@gmail.com or 702-292-5715). Any young person, ages 9-17, as of January 1, 2015, may apply. Applicants should possess a keen interest in the U.S. sheep industry, commitment to raising Targhee sheep over time, and a firm belief in the abilities of the breed. Applicants must demonstrate proof of care, facilities, and transportation. Aside from receiving the flock of sheep, the winning youth, will be paired with a Targhee breeder living near them who will act as a mentor. The association is committed to helping the winner succeed.

Targhee sheep are one of the few breeds developed in the United States at the U.S. Sheep Experiment Station in Dubois, Idaho. Withstanding harsh environments and minimal human intervention, while still producing high quality lamb and wool are hallmark traits of Targhees. Mothering ability and gentle dispositions are additional positive traits of the breed.

The U.S. Targhee Sheep Association believes in the future.

The success the program has had thus far has only affirmed it is the right thing to do for young people. This year we plan to do the same again. Please pass the word along to a young person you know. Visit the USTSA website at www. ustargheesheep.org for more information.

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Assuring bull performance for breeding

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By NDSU Extension Service The North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service is hosting a videoconference on baleage and preservatives March 3.

The Tools for a Rainy Day Haymaking: Baleage and Preservatives videoconference will run from 1 to 3 p.m. and be held in three locations. The locations and people to contact when registering are: • NDSU Central Grasslands Research Extension Center near Streeter - Fara Brummer, (701) 424-3606, fara.brummer@ndsu.edu • NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center - Karl Hoppe, (701) 652-2951, karl.hoppe@ndsu.edu • NDSU North Central Research Extension Center near Minot - John Dhuyvetter, (701) 857-7682, john.dhuyvetter@ndsu.edu During this videoconference, Dan Undersander, University of Wisconsin Extension forage specialist, will discuss using baleage for creating a high-quality fermented hay product for the beef industry. Baleage is a method that can be used during wet-weather haying, when hay quality often is compromised.

Undersander also will talk about using preservatives, including types, application rates and methods, and cost effectiveness.

“This videoconference is designed to be interactive,” says Brummer, area Extension livestock systems specialist at the Central Grasslands center and videoconference organizer.

“Topic areas will be followed by ample time for discussions.

Please come with questions.”

The event is free of charge. To register, contact the Research Extension Center where you plan to attend the videoconference.

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Some simple health don’ts

Don’t use antibiotics for colds or the flu. About half of the 100 million antibiotic prescriptions written annually in the U.S. are unnecessary, because the person has a virus. Antibiotics do not kill viruses–only bacteria. (In addition to causing colds and the flu, viruses are the cause of most children’s ear infections).

Doctors know this, but tell us that patients pressure them to prescribe something, so they prescribe antibiotics. But, according to the American College of Physicians, using antibiotics too often or not finishing a prescription reduces their effectiveness and can cause antibiotic resistance. This means the bacteria become stronger, so that antibiotic medicines can no longer kill them, making the bacteria so dangerous that there may be no cure.

Don’t send your kids to school, daycare or other public places when they have a cold or the flu if you can avoid it. Finding last minute childcare can be a challenge, but letting your kids be with other children while sick means they may infect others and will also take longer to get well. If all parents would abide by this golden rule, all families would benefit. The same applies to you: try to stay home when you have a cold or flu.

Don’t think you need antibacterial soap and antibacterial wipes. These soaps are very useful in hospitals where there are many sick people, many bacteria, including deadly ones, and many possibilities for bacteria to spread, but in your home, old fashioned soap and water will do. No one really understands why children have so many more allergies and so much more asthma now than in the past, but one theory is that kids today don’t come into contact with enough dirt and bacteria. Their immune systems don’t have a lot of practice recognizing and defending against bacteria so their immune systems (the body’s army) gets confused and tries to fight against pollen, animal dander and other common substances as if they were enemies.

Children raised on farms, who have regular contact with soil and farm animals, are much less likely to develop asthma.

So don’t worry about keeping your home sterile–too much cleanliness can make your kids sick!

Don’t give infants and young children cough or cold medicine. We want to help our children when they are sick, but over-the-counter cold medicines do not work for children.

Experts tell us that children are more likely to end up in the Emergency Room from overuse of children’s cold medications than they are to get better from them. Cold medicines can no longer be advertised for children under two, but there is not evidence that they work for children of any age. Some can help children fall asleep, but if they have that effect they can also be dangerous. The only effective medications for children’s colds are children’s pain medications, which also reduce fevers. Cough and cold medications are a waste of money.

Don’t take over-the-counter cold medications yourself, especially ones that have medications for symptoms you don’t have. Remember that colds and the flu get better in a few days, whether or not you have any medicine. Most cold medications do not work, but if you have found one of the few that helps with a runny nose or congestion, you can take it.

Just remember that it won’t affect how long your illness lasts or whether you infect other people.

Don’t give your child aspirin. Children under 18 should never take aspirin because of a rare but serious condition called Reyes’ Syndrome, which can cause death in just a few days.

Single-load laundry packets could be harmful to kids

By Leilana McKindra, Communications Specialist, Agricultural Communications Services Oklahoma State University The new single-load detergent packets populating store shelves might make doing laundry quicker and easier, but if young children happen to get ahold of one of the packets, it could make them sick.

Usually detergents cause a mild upset stomach or possibly no symptoms at all. But, after being exposed to the single-load packets, some children have experienced excessive vomiting, wheezing and gasping; serious breathing problems; and severe irritation and scratches to their eyes.

In some cases, children were hospitalized.

According to a study published online November 10 in the journal, “Pediatrics,” more than 17,000 children younger than 6 years old ingested, inhaled or splashed the packets in their eyes or on their skin in 2012-13. The study used data from the National Poison Data System.

“This unfortunate trend is a strong reminder to parents and caregivers to keep detergents and other laundry products out of the reach of children,” said Gina Peek, Oklahoma State University (OSU) Cooperative Extension housing and consumer specialist. “Really, we should treat these products the same way we treat all cleaning or hazardous products we keep around the house.”

The pods are generally bright, colorful, squishy and resemble a toy or candy, easily drawing the attention of the very young. Manufacturers such as Proctor & Gamble are moving to redesign product packaging to help reduce the risk.

However, it is still up to parents and caregivers to keep the packets, and other detergents for that matter, sealed and stored up high, out of the sight and reach of children, said Peek. Do not allow children to play with the packets.

“Keep in mind just about any substance can be considered poisonous if it is used improperly, by the wrong person or in the incorrect amount,” she said. “However, cleaning products, including laundry detergent and floor cleaners, are among the most common sources of poison for children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.”

If there is any concern a child has been exposed to one of the single-load detergent packets or any other hazardous material, call your local poison center immediately.

Do not wait for symptoms to develop.

Local poison control centers can be reached at 1-800222-1222, and are available 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide free, confidential guidance.

To prepare in advance of a poison related emergency, Peek suggested requesting stickers and magnets from the local poison control center with the emergency contact number and post them on and near all the phones in the house. It is also good idea to store the number in each family member’s cell phone.

For more information, contact the local county Extension office.

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Matt Ricketts, Rangeland Management Specialist, received his Range Leader award from Les Gilman, Rangeland Resources Executive Committee Chairman. Photo courtesy of Heidi Crum, DNRC.

Sidney rancher, Bozeman NRCS employee honored with Range Leader awards The Governor’s Rangeland Resources Executive Committee (RREC) announced that rancher Duane Ullman of Sidney and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) employee Matt Ricketts of Bozeman have been chosen as recipients of the 2014 Range Leader of the Year awards.

“Duane Ullman and Matt Ricketts are genuine leaders in the field of range management,” said Les Gilman, Rangeland Resources Executive Committee Chairman from Alder, Montana. “Their commitment to education and the principles of stewardship represents the best of Montana agriculture.”

Mr. Ullman was a supervisor on the Richland County Conservation District board for 15 years and was nominated to this award for his progressive style of managing his family farm and ranch near Sidney, Montana.

Duane has made many improvements to his ranch including seeding farmland to pasture, cross fencing, stockwater pipelines and stock tanks, and a prescribed grazing plan. He has worked with both the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks to make improvements on his ranch. Those improvements are beneficial to the cattle, land and wildlife.

Duane has also opened up his ranch to public tours, pasture walks and demonstrations. He has showcased his grazing plan, rangeland chiseling project, equipment and monitoring sites.

Matt Ricketts is currently the Rangeland Management Specialist in the Bozeman

Area Office and has over 32 years of service with the NRCS and is a life member of the Society for Range Management. He was nominated for his dedication to rangeland across Montana.

Matt has many accomplishments in the field of range science and has worked with multiple ranchers in the state. He has worked on many range inventories and other data collections. He has done extensive work on grazing management in sage grouse habitat areas and assists producers with the Nutrient Balance program. He has also assisted in ecological site descriptions.

Matt is also very passionate about teaching. He has taught at the Wheatland County Range Ride and Montana Range Days for many years. He has conducted many workshops for producers and also teaches at NRCS personnel courses. Matt continues to improve himself by continually researching and publishing papers.

Duane Ullman and Matt Ricketts received their awards last week in Billings during the 2015 Winter Grazing Seminar sponsored by the Yellowstone Conservation District, Rangeland Resources Executive Committee and the Montana DNRC. For more information on the Rangeland Resources Program, the Range Leader of the Year Award, or other grazing and range management efforts sponsored by DNRC, contact Heidi Crum at (406) 444-6619, or visit the DNRC Web site at http://dnrc. mt.gov/cardd/consdist/rangelandmangement.asp or the Facebook page at www. facebook.com/MontanaRangeProgram.

Duane Ullman, of Sidney, received his Range Leader award from Les Gilman, Rangeland Resources Executive Committee Chairman. Photo courtesy of Heidi Crum, DNRC.

Robotic orchard bins to be tested

by WSU scientists

By Scott Weybright, WSU CAHNRS Washington State University (WSU) researchers were awarded a $1 million federal grant to develop an intelligent bin management system supported by a robotic self-propelled fruit bin carrier in tree fruit orchards.

“This grant gives us the chance to convert what we thought would work into something that orchards can use,” said Dr. Qin Zhang, who will lead the research. “It’s one aspect to help address the overall labor shortage that orchards are dealing with.”

Zhang, director of the Center for Precision and Automated Agricultural Systems and professor in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering, said the project objective is to develop a system that can place and collect bins in a fruit tree orchard to reduce labor needs and increase worker productivity.

Zhang, along with his colleague Dr. Matthew E. Taylor, assistant professor in the WSU School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, will develop algorithms for a self-propelled robotic bin carrier, test the system in a lab, and then validate it in a working orchard.

The grant is one of four totaling $3 million awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) in December as part of the National Robotics Initiative, a partnership that includes NIFA, the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

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of the Circle of Succe$$ Class of 2014 to link to the application forms. The application deadline is Sunday, March 1.

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In order to qualify for a traditional Circle of Succe$$ scholarship, applicants must be Montana residents who graduated from a Montana high school, and are attending a Montana college or university at least half time. They must be starting their second, third or fourth year of postsecondary education in Academic Year 2015-16 and maintaining at least a 2.5 grade point average (GPA).

SAF/GMM Circle of Succe$$ scholarship applicants must be Montana residents who graduated from, or will be graduating from, one of 48 GMM high schools, and will be attending a Montana college or university or college at least half time in Academic Year 2015-16. Members of Superintendent Juneau’s 2014-2015 GMM Student Advisory Board may also apply. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA. SAF has been providing Circle of Succe$$ scholarships to students at Montana colleges since 2003 — V V $542,000 in all. The program is near and dear to the hearts ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE of SAF employees because it was originally funded solely through SAF employee dona12:30 PM • AT THE RANCH tions. Today, SAF uses the proceeds from fundraising efGRASS RANGE, MT forts including the annual golf Raising Registered Red Angus Since 1978 scramble, Running Amuck for Scholarship Bucks, and private donations to supplement the effort.

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2008 Ford F450 Lariat crew cab, Power Stroke

2013 Ford Explorer XLT leather, navigation

2008 Ford F350 SD King Ranch crew cab, long bed, 4x4.

2013 Ford Edge Limited AWD

2013 Ford Expedition Limited

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2012 Ford F250 SD Lariat crew cab, long bed, 4x4, 6.2L V8.

6.2 liter gas in this 2012 Ford F250 Lariat 4x4, supercab

2002 Ford F350, crew cab, 7.3 Power Stroke.

Very low miles on this beautiful 2014 Ford Expedition EL-leather SAVE HUGE!!!! 2 to choose from

It’s here!!! The all NEW 2015 Ford F150

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x4 2009 Ford F250 XLT Power Stroke, automatic.

2011 Ford F350 Lariat crew cab, 6.2 liter gas

2013 Ford Escape SE 4WD

19,991 miles on this BEAUTIFUL 2011 Ford F250 Lariat crew cab, Power Stroke, automatic

2012 Ford F350 Lariat crew cab, loaded, white

2004 Ford F250 XLT crew cab Only 106,000 miles

2011 Ford F250 supercab, diesel, 4X4

2010 Ford F350 Lariat crew cab, Power Stroke, automatic.

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2009 Ford F250 SD Lariat crew cab, long bed, 4WD. 2012 Ford F250 Lariat crew cab, Power Stroke

2011 Ford F150 King Ranch 4x4, supercrew

Gorgeous 2008 Jeep Wrangler

2012 Ford F350 Lariat crew cab, Power Stroke, automatic

2004 Jaguar Low miles and great care!!!

SAVE 2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 2010 Buick Enclave All-Wheel Drive

Like new 2008 Circle J 4 horse trailer fully contained living quarters with slide out

Big Wrecker 1979 Ford F8000, Cummins diesel

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NRCS accepting applications for Conservation Stewardship Program

Trader’s Dispatch, February 2015 — Page A54

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is making $100 million available this year through the Conservation Stewardship Program for farm, ranch, and forest operators to take additional conservation steps to improve their natural resources.

Although applications are accepted year round, applications must be submitted by February 27, 2015, to be considered for this year’s funding.

The 2014 Farm Bill brought changes to Conservation Stewardship Program including an expanded conservation activity list that will offer participants greater options to meet their conservation needs and protect the natural resources on their land. These conservation activities, called practices and enhancements, include cover crops, intensive rotational grazing and wildlife friendly fencing.

CSP will also help broaden the impacts of NRCS’ Landscape Conservation Initiatives through a new pilot effort, which accelerates private lands conservation activities to address particular goals, such as creating habitat for at-risk species and conserving and cleaning water. They include: • Sage-Grouse Initiative – Applicable states: California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

• Lesser Prairie-Chicken Initiative – Applicable states: Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.

Mike

• Ogallala Aquifer Initiative – Applicable states: Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas and Wyoming.

• Longleaf Pine Initiative – Applicable states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia.

Conservation Stewardship Program applications should be submitted to local NRCS offices. As part of the application process, applicants will work with NRCS field personnel to complete a resource inventory of their land, which will help determine the level of conservation performance for existing and new conservation activities.

The applicant’s conservation performance will be used to determine eligibility, ranking, and payments.

A CSP self-screening checklist is available to help producers determine if the program is suitable for their operation. The checklist highlights basic information about CSP eligibility requirements, stewardship threshold requirements, and payment types.

Applicants that operate as an entity are required to have a DUNs number and have that number registered with SAM.gov prior to submitting their application for consideration.

For more on technical and financial assistance available through conservation programs, visit http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/ GetStarted or a local USDA service center.

Montana farmer examines export markets

A Montana farmer recently returned from the U.S. Grains Council’s (USGC) Grain Export Mission (GEM), a unique opportunity to see the global market in which they work from the eyes of both customers and competitors.

Montana Wheat and Barley Committee Director Buzz Mattelin, from Culbertson, traveled in one of two groups of mission participants who departed November 30 for South America to learn about local conditions, trade opportunities and constraints and to meet with foreign contacts eager for insight into the U.S. production and export systems. Buzz and his group visited Argentina and Mexico while another GEM group visited Colombia and Brazil.

“Mexico and Central America are great markets for Montana’s high quality malt barley. Just as we have seen the beer industry, especially the microbrew business, increase in the United States, these southern markets are following suit,” said Director Mattelin. “It was an honor to be involved with such a wide-reaching trade mission, and the invaluable connections made and information exchanged promises to be beneficial to Montana in the future.”

Argentina is a significant competitor for U.S. corn, barley and sorghum exports, but its agricultural sector faces many challenges due to politics. Despite these constraints, it is estimated Argentina has the capacity to double its corn production and significantly increase its sorghum production, making it of substantial interest to both U.S. corn and sorghum producers.

This group later traveled to the second largest U.S. corn export market, Mexico. Its shared border with the United States and the North American Free Trade Agreement create unique opportunities for growth and closer cooperation between U.S. and Mexican agricultural producers and their customers. Mexico is a growing market, and the Council is actively seeking to create new market opportunities there.

David

(208) 405-0414 - www.worldequipmentllc.com

Mike (208) 681-6009 1995 Ford L8000

Alan (818) 266-4012

David 661-310-8822

MAJORITY OF EQUIPMENT WAS MUNICIPALITY OWNED

1985 International 2900S

1998 John Deere 744H 86,000 miles*, 6 yard dump, Cummins turbo diesel, automatic, air brakes, trailer brake.

$16,900

1993 International 4700 Sewer Truck

191,000 miles*, A/C, automatic, has 5h3 trap particulate.

$7900

1991 Ford F700 Chipper $13,500 Truck 64,000 miles*, 5 speed Cummins diesel engine, 50-ft. boom with dump tow package.

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10,000 hours*, 5.3 yard bucket, air conditioning, ride control, automatic, fully loaded.

$62,900

86,000 miles*, automatic, 10 ton crane, 5 outriggers, trap particulate.

2002 GMC C6500 Sewer Truck

Low miles*, automatic, air conditioning, gas motor, no CDL needed.

$10,750

Fiat Allis FR10 Loader

1993 Ford F700 Crane/Bucket Truck

47,000 miles*, Cummins turbo diesel, 5 speed hi/low, 45-ft. boom, 10,000 lb crane with man bucket, wireless controls, lift gate, $15,750 air brakes.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

8800 hours*, 4/1 bucket, air, quick coupler.

$23,500

NEW FINANCE OPTIONS FOR LOWER CREDIT SCORES!

WE DIR CAN S ECT HIP YOU LY TO !

1992 International 4900 DT466 95,000 miles, JLG BT-600 crane/man bucket, 4 outriggers....................................................$7500 1991 International 4900 dual bucket truck...... .......................................................$12,900 1992 GMC Topkick bucket truck..........$11,550 1994 Ford CF700 chemical sprayer truck..$5890

$19,500

1994 Champion 726A Series III

5416 hours*, Cummins turbo diesel, 8 speed powershift, 14-ft. blade, good tires, clean unit, Used by city since new!

$48,900

2005 Mustang MTL 25

$19,850 4023 hours*, Yanmar 97 hp diesel, 10,700 lbs, 2 speed Hi Flow

Contact Mike to customize a finance plan to fit your equipment needs.

Mike can also help you with your shipping needs, he can ship anything, anywhere!

Flexible Finance options available with seasonal payments, deferred payment plans, and no money down payment options with approved credit. * 50 month credit terms available on all units regardless of asset age.

*Hours and miles are advertised as shown on the hours/speedometer. Having no way of verifying true accuracy.

All vehicles will be sold through Ram Tire Co. Inc., a licensed California motor dealer.

Trader’s Dispatch, February 2015 — Page A55

Bermuda Triangle

This area in the Atlantic Ocean between Bermuda, Miami, and San Juan is legendary as the site from which an astoundingly high number of ships, small boats, and airplanes have allegedly disappeared. Although the United States Coast Guard does not officially recognize the Bermuda Triangle or maintain any data on the area, conspiracy theorists have spent countless hours documenting the mysteries of the region.

Some researchers estimate that more than 2,000 boats and 125 planes have been lost there, including the famous Flight 19, and five Navy bombers that disappeared in 1945, followed by their search-and-rescue seaplane. Explanations for the disappearance include extraterrestrials that captured the boats and planes, deep-water earthquakes that caused freak waves, and time warps that took vessels to a different time or dimension.

The deadline for phoning in advertising for the March 2015 issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be WEDNESDAY, February 25. Phone (406) 279-3291.

MISCELLANEOUS FARM ITEMS FOR SALE

Wheatheart 10” portable drive over pit, hydraulic drive. Good shape, very little use......$7500 obo Case IH 810 pickup header with Victory attachment. Good condition, dual belt pickup..$5000 obo Case IH 1010 30-ft. header, finger pickup reel, hydraulic fore/aft, dual drive, oil bath wobble box.

Good condition. Header trailer in excellent condition and good tires........................$13,000 obo 1968 Chevrolet spreader truck, 7 ton Formax box, single spinner, mechanical drive, new Shur-Lok tarp, 366 ci engine, 4 speed transmission. Mechanically sound, runs strong and smooth, drives good.............................................................................................................................$6000 obo

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

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ROUND BALERS

COMPANY VEHICLES

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

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D L O S

2004 Hesston 4760 31.5x34.4 bale, 91” pickup, 21.5L-16.1 tires. #16006785.

(3)............................................$32,000

2006 Muvall 4860FT single drop, tandem axle 48-ft. x 102” trailer with fold out extensions, beaver tail, winch, 255/70R-22.5 tires...............................................................$39,000

3 PT. HITCH EQUIPMENT

2013 John Deere 569 1-3/8” 1000 rpm hookup, 21.5L-16.1 rim & tires, Megawide Plus pickup, pushbar, coveredge surface wrap, hydraulic pickup lift, mounting brackets, Comfort Guard. #16006798............................ $45,000 2013 John Deere 569 1-3/8” 1000 rpm hookup, 21.5L-16.1 rim & tires, Megawide Plus pickup, pushbar, coveredge surface wrap, hydraulic pickup lift, mounting brackets, Comfort Guard. #16006797. (1)...................... $45,000 2013 John Deere 569 1-3/8” 1000 rpm PTO hookup, 21.5L-16.1 tires, Megawide Plus pickup, pushbar, coveredge surface wrap, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006801. (4)...................... $45,000 2012 John Deere 568 1000 rpm hookup, 21.5L-16.1 10-ply tires, Megawide pickup, push bar, coveredge surface wrap, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006788.

(3).......................................... $38,950 2011 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine/surface wrap, 1000 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, bale push bar. #16006825. (3).$31,000 2010 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine/surface wrap, 1000 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, slip clutch alert & speed sensor, bale push bar. #16006844. (4)...... $34,000 2010 John Deere 568 1000 PTO, surface wrap, 21.5L-16.1 flotation tires, hydraulic lift Megawide pickup, bale push bar, variable core. #16006822... .............................................. $32,000 2009 John Deere 568 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 flotation tires, hydraulic lift Megawide pickup dual gauge wheels. #16006438. (1)........... .............................................. $31,500 2007 John Deere 568 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 31x13.5 tires, pushbar, Megawide pickup, hydraulic pickup. #16006806............................ $29,750

2007 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, slip clutch alert & speed sensor, bale pushbar, variable core valve, hydraulic pickup lift. #16009932....................... $26,750 2007 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine/surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 31x13.5 8 PR, hydraulic pickup lift, slip clutch alert & speed sensor, bale push bar. #16006845. (4)............... $28,000 2007 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift, 31x13.5 8PR tires, bale pushbar. #16006819. (4)..$28,500 2004 John Deere 567 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, push bar, Megawide hydraulic pickup. #16006951................ $20,500 2002 John Deere 567 Megawide, pushbar, twine tie, 540 PTO. #16006693. (4).... .............................................. $15,500 2001 John Deere 567 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006950............................ $19,000 2001 John Deere 567 twine/surface wrap, 1000 PTO, Megawide Plus pickup, push bar, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006827. (3)...................... $18,500 1997 John Deere 566 regular pickup, twine only, 1000 PTO, 31x13.5 8 PR hi flotation tires, bale push bar. #16006830............................... $9500 1995 John Deere 535 twine tie, 540 PTO, bale ramp, Megawide pickup, gauge wheels. #16007374.................. $4995 1990 John Deere 535 regular pickup, twine only, push bar. #16009947........ ................................................. $4500 CASE IH 2006 Case IH RBX563 1000 PTO, big tires, bale kicker, surface wrap. “Reconditioned.” #16006313. (1)..$12,500 2004 Case IH RBX562 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006804.$8500

NEW Schulte RDX117 snowblower, 13/4-20 spline yoke shaft, heavy duty chute kit, hydraulic cylinder kit, chute deflector. #13010035. (2)........................$21,000 NEW Schulte RDX102 snowblower, size 8 heavy duty 540 PTO shaft, heavy duty chute kit, hydraulic cylinder kit, chute deflector. #13010033. (1)........$15,000 NEW Schulte RDX102 snowblower, size 8 heavy duty PTO shaft, heavy duty chute kit, hydraulic cylinder kit, chute deflector. #13010032. (2)........................$15,000 NEW Schulte SDX102 snowblower, size 8 heavy duty PTO shaft, heavy duty chute kit, hydraulic cylinder kit, chute deflector. #13010027. (2)........................$12,500 2009 Schulte RDX110 snowblower, 13/8 yoke, heavy duty chute, hydraulic kit for chute deflector. #16007470. (3)...... ................................................$12,500

2014 Genim 10-ft. grader. #13012497.$5200 2014 Genim 8-ft. grader. #13012500.$4200 2014 Genim 7-ft. grader. #13012496.$3700 2014 Genim 6-ft. grader. #13012494.$3100 2011 John Deere 655 tiller. #16007520.... ................................................... $1700 2014 Frontier RC2060 rotary cutter, driveline with shear bolt. #16007531..$1475

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Danuser F8 post hole digger, 12” bit, 540 PTO. #16007537........................ $1000 2000 Hiniker RB7 7-ft. rear blade with hydraulic angle. #16007534......... $800

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After Hours Sales:

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

1993 Freightliner 3406C CAT engine @ 425 hp, 15 speed transmission, 3.90 rear differentials, 11-24.5 tires, drivers 90% tread, steering 75% tread, 60” sleeper, wet kit, rear hitch, air ride suspension..............................$13,500

CONSUMER PRODUCTS

2013 John Deere 825i gator, camo, power steering, 14” Bighorn tires, hiperformance sport seat, deluxe cargo box, poly roof, power lift brushguard fenders, rear protection package. #16007523............................ $14,500 2012 John Deere 825I camo gator, 14” Bighorn tires, benchseat, deluxe cargo box, premium cab, windshield, power & protection package, rear protection package, standard muffler. #16007530............................ $14,850 2012 John Deere 825I camo gator, 12” tires, benchseat, deluxe cargo box. #16007529. (3)...................... $10,200 2012 John Deere RSX850I green/yellow gator, 14” Maxxis Bighorn tires, sport bucket seats with OPS, trail package. #16007535............................ $13,500

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

JOHN DEERE

2004 Western Star 4900FX C15 CAT engine @ 475 hp, 10 speed transmission, 11-24.5 tires, drivers 90% tread, steering 75% tread, drop axle, wet kit, spring suspension, rear hitch..$49,000

D L O S

2009 John Deere 620i gator with regular yellow wheels, OPS tubular structure, deluxe property care package, rear screen, grille guard, electric dump. #16007526............................... $6500 2008 John Deere 850D Gator, 4WD, diesel, extreme terrain tires, deluxe light kit, horn kit, front fender kit, deluxe outdoor package. #16007492. (1)...... ................................................. $9250 Mammoth TH880 4x4 utility vehicle, runs, needs some TLC..$$ Make A Offer $$ 2006 John Deere X520 mower with 54” deck, 14 bushel bagger. #16007528.. ................................................. $3800 2007 John Deere X320 lawn tractor, 48” deck. #16007449...................... $2100 2008 John Deere Z445 mower with 54” deck. #16007536...................... $3500 2013 John Deere Z425 mower, 22 hp, 48” deck. #16007514. (1)............... $3250 1982 John Deere 317 lawn & garden tractor with hydro transmission, 2WD, 47” deck, 33” tiller. #16007527. (4)..... ................................................. $1700

NEW

XL78

rockpicker

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

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

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

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

Trader’s Dispatch, February 2015 – Page A56

AIR SEEDERS, 4WD TRACTORS, & TRACK TRACTORS

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

AIR HOE DRILL

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

(3)....................................... $151,000 1998 John Deere 1820 45-ft., 7.5” spacing, single shoot, 3” steel packer wheels, 1900 270 bushel tow between cart. #16005305. (2).............. $62,000

1995 John Deere 737 35-ft. air drill, 7.5” spacing, 3”x21” steel press wheels with 787 tow-between air cart, single shoot. #16005239. (4)...................... $24,500

1995 John Deere 680 35-ft. air hoe drill, 12” spacing, double shoot with JD 787 tow behind, 3/4 tip with 4” spreader. #16005236. (2)...................... $24,000 2008 Seedmaster TXB6412 64-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, double shoot, 18.5 narrow transport unit with 2010 Bourgault 6450 trailing cart. #16005322............ ............................................ $149,000

RENTAL UNITS AVAILABLE AIR DISC DRILL 2013 John Deere 1890 60-ft. no till, single shoot, 10” spacing with 2013 John Deere 1910-550 bushel tow behind 3 tank cart, 8 run single shoot, hydraulic drive, 20.8R-42 dual tires, 4-I3 8 PR tires, field hitch, 10” auger with steel flight, auger hopper screen. #16005325.......................... $247,000

2004 Bourgault 5710 54-ft. air hoe drill, 5 section, 9.8” spacing, mid row bandersNH3 and dry fertilizer with 5350 tow between air cart, 3 tank, dual fan. #16005241. (3)...................... $57,000

2009 Case IH 400 45-ft. flexhoe with 3380 tow between cart, 10” spacing, 3.5 packer wheels, variable rate, single shoot, 1” pts, primary blockage. #16005259. (3).................... $115,000

2006 Flexi-Coil 5500 70-ft., 10” spacing, 550# trips, 1”x2” C shanks, flotation tires, double shoot air system, primary optical blockage on seed run, 3.5” steel packers wheels, Dutch low draft paired row carbide tips with 2002 Flexi-Coil 2340 tow behind variable rate meter drive, dual fan, 8” auger with air seeder hopper with 2007 NH SC430 leading cart, 430 bushel 3 compartment, variable rate drive metering system, 10-ft. auger, 18.4x28 R1 duals, dual fan. #16005309. (1).................... $103,000 2002 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft., 9” spacing, steel press wheels, single shoot, narrow carbide points with 2340 tow between cart. #16005326. (3)..$45,000 1995 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot with Concord 3000 tow behind air cart with diesel engine fan drive. #16005315.................. $20,500

1994 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air hoe drill, single shoot, 3/4” carbide tip openers, 9” spacing, primary blockage, 3.5” steel capped packer wheels, with 2320 tow between air seeder. #16005218. (3)... .............................................. $26,500

2005 Bourgault 5710 53-ft. air hoe drill, 10” row spacing, 450# trips, square seed boots, speed lock adapters, midrow II banders, double shoot air system, L6450, 3-tank leading air seeder, 10” hydraulic assist load/unload auger, reconditioned. #16005207..... $89,500 2005 Bourgault 5710 54-ft. with 6550 trailing tank, 10” spacing, double shoot on shank, new meter boxes. #16005331. 1992 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, anhydrous side shoot system, (1)........................................ $135,000 steel packers, 2320-230 bushel tow 2004 Bourgault 5710 54-ft. hoe drill, 10” between air seeder cart. #16005250. spacing, double shoot, mid row band(4).......................................... $26,500 ers, 3.5” steel packers, 450# trips, 3/4 tips, 1.5” shank upgrade, 5350 tow Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 33-ft. air drill, tow between cart, Victory splitter, 7” spacing, behind cart. #16005321........ $69,000 3.5” rubber cap packers. #16005308.

Check Out Our (4).......................................... $16,500 Case IH 8500 45-ft. air hoe drill, 10” spacWEBSITE: ing. (4)...................................... $4500 www.fesmt.com

2011 John Deere 1890 60-ft. no-till air disc drill, 7.5” spacing, primary blockage with 1910, 350 bushel tow behind cart, 8-run single shoot, reg meter roller, powered calibration, cane & rice tires, dual wheel caster beam, 10” auger, variable rate. #16005272. (2).$210,000 2010 John Deere 1895 43-ft. no-till air drill, 10” spacing, double shoot, primary blockage, dry fertilizer delivery tube, smooth gauge wheels with 1910 tow behind cart. #16005310..$181,000 2010 John Deere 1890 42-ft. no-till air drill, 10” spacing, single shoot, primary hoses blockage warning system, extended wear seed boot, 31x13.5-15 hi flotation tires, narrow gauge wheels with 1910 tow between cart, 350 bushel, full liquid system with RT2600 liquid cart complete. #16005313. (4).. ............................................ $163,000 1997 John Deere 1850 42-ft. with 787 cart, 7.5” spacing, open center hydraulic. #16005327. (1)................. $35,000

D L O S

SOLD

1996 John Deere 730 44-ft. air disc drill, 7.5” spacing, 230 bushel tow between air cart and rolling baskets, dual caster wheels with wings, 550# openers on 4-ranks, 11” sweep. #16005277. (3)... .............................................. $21,500 John Deere 730/787 44-ft. air disc drill, 7.5” spacing, single shoot. #16005302............................ $24,950

2012 John Deere 9560R 560 hp, powershift, triples, 480/80R50, 5 hydraulics, Premium Commandview cab, 3-pt, 15 rear suitcase weights, HID lights, SF1 Starfire 3000 receiver, GS3 2630 display, SF1 activation. #16003912. (3).... ..............................................$325,500

2013 Bourgault 3710 60-ft. air disc drill, 10” spacing, low disc scraper MRB3 with closer tine, blockage monitor D/S, single run, no clnr wheel, 4.5” ext should packers with 6700ST tank, double shoot, 4 tank metering package, dual fan, bag lift system, 650/75R34 duals, steel augers, less than 5500 acres. #16005285 (1)........ .Rental Return SAVE Thousands $$

2006 John Deere 9520 4 remotes, 18 speed, 710/70R38 duals, standard comfort package, AM/FM/WB/CD, instructional seat, RH/LH electric REM ADJ mirrors, 78 gpm hydraulic system, JD Auto Trac system, 19 front weights, 4-450# weights. #16003830. (1)........... ..............................................$162,500 2003 John Deere 9520 powershift, duals, differential lock, instructional seat, AutoTrac, 7750# weights, HID lights. #16003950. (1)......................$115,000 2003 John Deere 9420 425 hp, partial powershift, duals, case drain, ATU steering, 620/70R 46, ground speed radar sensor, heavy duty gudgeon bearing, 24/6 transmission, differential lock. #16003971. (1)..............$140,000 2003 John Deere 9320 powershift, duals, differential lock, 18 forward 6 reverse powershift, instructional seat, 710/70R42 tires, ground speed radar sensor. #16003952................$127,000 2002 John Deere 9520 powershift, 4 hydraulic, differential lock, 1500# weights on all corners, 620/70R46, instructional seat. #16003957....................$143,000 2000 John Deere 9200 partial powershift, duals, differential locks, 24 forward 6 reverse, 4 remote cylinder controls, 620/70R42, 2-1500# weights (rear). #16003974..............................$88,500

1978 John Deere 8630 partial powershift, duals, PTO, JD 40 Series engine update. #16003946. ...................$19,000

ANTIQUE TRACTORS

2011 Bourgault 3710 60-ft., 10” spacing, MRB3 with closer tine, offset shoulder packers, X20 monitor, double shoot with 6700ST tow behind tank, hydraulic bag lift, dual fan, 650/75R34 duals, steel augers, 68’6” to 60’5”. #16005311. (1).................... $275,000

Check out our website: www.fesmt.com

After Hours Sales:

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

1976 John Deere 8630 cab, 3 hydraulic remotes, PTO, 20.8x34 duals tires. #16003777..............................$17,000 1975 John Deere 8630 syncro, duals. #16003963..............................$14,000 1991 Versatile 876 Syncro, duals, Outback autosteer, new tires. #16003964.......... ................................................$55,000

TRACK TRACTORS

1990 John Deere 8760 singles, hydraulic outlets, performance monitor, 14-ft. dozer. “Reconditioned.” #16003809.

(3)............................................$37,950

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

JOHN DEERE

4WD TRACTORS

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

2011 John Deere 9630T 530 hp, deluxe comfort package, AutoTrac ready, Premiere lighting package, tool box, leather trim, AM/FM/WB/CD, 30” tracks. #16003670. (3)......................$279,000

2010 John Deere 9630T 36” tracks, 4 hydraulics, deluxe cab, instructional seat, 1000 PTO, 3 pt., 20 front weights, Cat 5 drawbar, 530 hp. #16003874. (4)...... ..............................................$259,500

2010 John Deere 9630T 530 hp, deluxe cab, AutoTrac ready, plug-n-play, deluxe comfort package, Cat 5 drawbar, 36” tracks, dual beam radar, premiere lighting package, tool box, HID lights, AM/FM/CD/WB, leather trim, buddy seat, FM business antenna, front weight bracket with 26 weights, side weights-12, rotary beacon light, 1000 PTO. “Rental Return”. #16003663. (1).. ..............................................$269,000

2008 John Deere 9630T 30” Durabilt tracks, deluxe cab, HID lighting, dual beam radar sensor, Auto Trac ready, premier lighting package, tool box, field vision Zenon HID light, electric mirror, AM/FM radio/WB/CD, instructional seat, F/Business band/antenna. #16003638. (1)......................$237,950

PAYLOADER & FORKLIFT

CONVENTIONAL DRILLS

1973 CAT 950 payloader, 3rd function, 5-tine JD grapple. #16003785..$28,500 2009 John Deere 1590 15-ft. no-till disk drill, 90 Series openers, 7.5” spacing, grass seed attachment. #16005332... .............................................. $42,000 John Deere 9450 drills with transport, (3) 10-ft. (30-ft.), 7.5” spacing, grass seed attachments. #16005323. (1)..$13,500

SOLD

CORN PLANTER

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

Allis-Chalmers propane fork lift. Runs...... ................................$$ Make Offer $$

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TRACTORS - ROW CROP - COMPACT

MISCELLANEOUS

TILLAGE

2WD TRACTORS

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

2013 John Deere 8360R FWA 360 hp, Intel power management Premium CommandView II cab, leather trim, RH/LH electric mirror, dual beam radar sensor, 7” color Touch display, foot throttle, IVT 1998 John Deere 7410 FWA, 105 hp, PowrQuad transmission, 540/1000 transmission, 1000 PTO, 3 pt., ILS front PTO, 3-point hitch with 740 loader, suspension, 710/70R42 dual rear tires grapple. #16003860. (1).........$67,000 with fenders, 480/70R34 dual front tires with fenders, 2-1400# rear weights, 5 year 3600 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16003846. (4).... .............................................$283,500

D L O S

2012 John Deere 8360R FWA, 360 hp with Intel power management, Premium cabview II cab, leather trim, RH/LH electric mirror, dual beam radar sensor, 7” color display, foot throttle, IVT transmission, 1000 PTO, 3 pt., 85cc hydraulic pump, 4 remotes, 710/70R42 dual rear tires with fenders, 480/70R34 dual front tires with fenders, 16 front weights, 2-1400# rear weights.

5 year 3600 hour factory PowerQard warranty remains. #16003845. (2).... .............................................$272,500

2010 John Deere 8295R MFWD, deluxe cab, active seat, AutoTrac ready Plug-N-Play, powershift transmission, HID lights, deluxe radio package, 5 remotes, 1000 PTO, 3-pt. with quick hitch, 118” axles, 480/80R46 duals, 420/90R30 fronts, front fenders, dual beam radar, cold weather package, foot speed control, FM business antenna, 2-1400# weights, Firestone tires. low hours. #16003941. (3).......... .............................................$202,500

1997 John Deere 7810 cab, partial powershift, 16/16 speed PQT with left hand reverser, rear axle 118”, drawbar clevis with pin, cold weather package, AM/FM/Weatherband, NEW JD 740 loader bucket, 5-tine grapple, new front & rear tires, cab interior, recent engine overhaul. #16003975..............$86,000

2013 John Deere 7280R 280 hp, AP/ IVT prem, CV11 cab, XM satellite/ radio, 63cc hydraulic pump, 4 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, triple link suspension, HID lights, quik-tatch, H480 loader. #16003853. (1).....................$244,950 2012 John Deere 7200R 200 hp, IVT, 7” color Touch display JD link ULT promotion, deluxe cab, command arm, deluxe radio package, 85cc hydraulic pump, 3 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, regular drawbar Cat III, cast wheels with single tap, 480/80R46, 40,000 triple link suspension, 420/90R30, work lighting package, foot speed control, cold weather auxiliary package, 6.8L IT4 complaint, Cat III drawbar clevis, loader light package, quik-tatch weight support, 2 inside with wheel weights, H480 loader. #16003968. (3)..$179,000 2011 John Deere 6140D MFWD, standard cab, 2 remotes, 18.4-38” rears, cab seat air suspension, telescopic draft links, dual standard SCV with ISO BRK, 8-rear wheel weights with 673 loader. #16003961. (4).Arriving Soon!

1989 John Deere 4455 cab, MFWD, powershift, 3 hydraulics with 280 loader. #16003972. (1).......................$55,500 John Deere 4010 syncro range, PTO, 18.4x34 rear, 7.5x18 front tires. #16003940................................$6200 2012 John Deere 3520 MFWD, DOM IT4, open station, standard seat, hydro transmission, mid PTO, 43x16204R/27x8.5-15, dual and single rear remote with 300CX loader. #16007524.

(1)...........................................$23,000

1988 John Deere 855 2WD, 2 hydraulics, 540 PTO, syncro, loader. #16003877.

(4).............................................$4450

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

2011 Case IH Puma 185 MFD, powershift transmission, 155 PTO hp, 3-pt., loader, grapple, bucket teeth. #16003725. (1). .............................................$129,500 1979 Case IH 1210 MFWD, syncro, singles.

2005 John Deere 741 8-ft. loader bucket, #16003969................................$8000 mounts for 20 or 30 series tractor, 3rd function valve, no 3rd function lines or joystick. #16010051. (1).............. $9900

SOLD

2007 New Holland T6050 Delta cab, MFWD, partial powershift, 18.4R38, 3 hydraulics, air seat, instructional seat, 16x16 electroshift, rear weights with loader. #16003936.................$60,000

D L O

S

1983 Allis-Chalmers 8070 FWA, cab. #16003909.............................$27,000 1960 Massey-Ferguson 85 62 PTO hp, 4.5 litre, 4 cylinder diesel, 8 forward, 2 reverse transmission, DuAl 320 front end loader, 72” bucket, power steering. #16003978. (1)..........................$6950

2011 Case IH Puma 185 CVT transmission, 155 PTO hp, 3-pt., loader, grapple, bucket teeth. “Only 1250 hours.” #16003726. (1).........$139,500

2014 Rem 32-ft. harrow cart, Delta 625 section 4x8, Delta 625 section 6x8, hydraulic wing lift kit. #13004049......... ................................................$13,750 NEW Rem 24-ft. harrow cart, 5/8” heavy duty harrows, hydraulic wing lift. #13004037..............................$12,000 New Frontier AB136 heavy tine spear, fits JD Global carrier. #14401866.... $1050

GRAIN AUGERS 2008 Riteway 7162 62-ft. heavy harrow, 23”x5/8” tines, hydraulic tine angle. #16004081. (4)........................$33,000

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

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

2009 New Leader L3030G4 spreader box with tarp. #16009930. (3)...... $34,500

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

After Hours Sales:

JOHN DEERE

2012 Summers “Rental” 50-ft. super coulter. #13011076. Was $97,000.............. ....................................... Now $63,000

2014 John Deere BW16005 96” Global high volume bucket, fits H340 & H360 loaders. #16010058.................... $3200

FERTILIZER SPREADER

AUGER HEADERS

1998 John Deere 930R 30-ft., slat reel, level land, heavy duty skid plates, DialA-Speed reel control. #16002454. (4).. ...................................................$8900 1993 John Deere 930R 30-ft. rigid. #16002394.................................$3500 1996 John Deere 925 25-ft. rigid header, fore/aft, Dial-A-Speed reel control, 30-ft. slat reel, level land. #16002368. (1)..... ...................................................$2500

Farmhand F11 loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple. #16010057. (1)............. $3500

2014 Salford I-2141 41-ft. independent series cultivator, 3 section, 71/2” spacing, 22”x13 wave on front two - 22”x8 wave on last 3 ranks on 15/8” coil shank, 8 bolt 305/70 x R22.5 recap truck on main frame 28’ – 41’, Cat 4 articulating implement hitch, 31 weights, axle pivot grease bank-3 section, “Rental Return”. #14200999 (3). Was $121,000.............. ......................................NOW $105,000 2012 Summers 38.5-ft. diamond disk, 26” blades, 10” cylinder, mounted harrow package M104, 3 bar, rear gang package, coulter assembly 20” wide. #16004084............................... $74,000

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

BALE FEEDING EQUIPMENT 2013 International Harvester H1392 13”x92-ft. heavy duty grain auger, 5/16” flighting at intake, 1/4” remainder, 12 gauge tubing, dual hydraulic lift cylinders, overflow protection, low profile swing away hopper with double transitional flighting & flat free tires, heavy duty 540 PTO with CV joint, used one time. #16009234. (2)...............$26,500

New Highline CFR650 round bale processor. #14201014..................... $25,500 New Highline CFR650 bale processor. #14200978............................ $25,000

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COMBINES

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

SOLD SOLD

1979 John Deere 8820 2WD, singles, spreader, 30.5x32 tires. #16001510... ................................................. $5500 1994 Case IH 1688 2WD, singles, spreader, hydro 2 speed, rock trap with 1010 30-ft. auger header. #16001498. (1)... .............................................. $29,500

DRAPER HEADERS

2014 John Deere S680 premium cab, enhanced air suspension, HID lights, radio, AutoTrac ready, 2630 display, 2WD, small wire concave, 7.9M unloading auger, 28L-26 10 PR R1, final tier 4 engine, 110V coolant heater, Gold Key, side hill perf., only 130 separator hours. #16001521........Call 2014 John Deere S680 cab, HID lights, radio, AutoTrac ready, 2630 display, 2WD, small wire concave, 7.9M unloading auger, 280-26 10PR R1, 650/85R38 R1W, final tier 4 engine, 110V coolant heater, Gold Key, XT wear HT concave bar, power cast tailboard, leather, full AMS, 305 separator hours. #16001518. (1)..................Call 2014 John Deere S680 cab, HID lights, radio, AutoTrac ready, 2630 display, 2WD, small wire concave, 7.9M unloading auger, 28L-26 10PR R1, 650/85R38 R1W, Gold Key, XT wear concave bar, leather, power cast tailboard, full AMS, 305 separator hours. #16001517. (1).............................Call 2014 John Deere T670 “Conventional combine”, premium cab, easy to operate controls, GS3 Touch display command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, dual range 26” cylinder, rear 8 wing beater, extra fine cut chopper, laterial tilt feeder house, 800/65R32 drive tires, 540/65R30 steering tires, JD link & Farm Site ready. #16001528................ $313,000 2014 John Deere T670 “Conventional combine”, premium cab, easy to operate controls, GS3 Touch display command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, dual range 26” cylinder, rear 8 wing beater, extra fine cut straw chopper, laterial tilt feeder house, 800/65R32 drive tires, 540/65R30 steering tires, JD link & Farm Site ready. #16001529................ $313,000 2013 John Deere S670 premium cab, XM radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 color Touchscreen Command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top cover, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001466. (4).............................Call 2013 John Deere S670 premium cab, XM radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 color Touchscreen Command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top cover, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001463. (4).............................Call 2013 John Deere S670 premium cab, XM radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 color Touchscreen Command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top cover, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper,520/85R42 dual drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001462. (1).............Call 2013 John Deere S670 premium cab, XM radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 color Touchscreen Command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top cover, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 520/85R42 dual drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001460. (1).............................Call

GRAIN VACS

2012 Rem 3700 7 hours on unit. #16006799..............................$35,000

2012 John Deere S670 combine with premium cab, HID lighting, AutoTrac ready, 7” GS3 Touch Screen color display, 3 speed hydro, heavy duty thick sking rotors, heavy duty high torque variable speed laterial tilt feeder house with reverser, 2 speed fine cut chopper, 800/70R38 front tires with 6.5” spacers, 28L-26 rear tires, 26-ft. high output unloading auger. 5 year 3000 hour JD PowerGard warranty remaining. #16001505................Call 2012 John Deere S670 combine with premium cab, HID lighting, AutoTrac ready, 7” GS3 touch screen color display, 3 speed hydro, heavy duty (thick skin) rotor, extended wear elements, separator tines & top cover, extended wear small grain concaves, heavy duty high torque variable speed laterial tilt feeder house with reverser, 2 speed fine cut chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires with 6.5” spacer, 28L-26 steering tires, 26-ft. high output unloading auger. #16001485...................................Call 2012 John Deere S670 premium cab, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 touch screen color display, 3 speed hydro, heavy duty (thick skin) rotor, Contour Master feederhouse, 2 speed fine cut straw chopper, 520/85R42 dual drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001443. (4).............Call 2012 John Deere T670 “Conventional combine”, premium cab, easy to operate controls, GS3 Touch display command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, dual range 26” cylinder, rear 8 wing beater, extra fine cut straw chopper, JD link & Farm Site ready, 235 separator hours. #16001526....... ............................................ $287,000 2011 John Deere “4WD” 9770STS 3 speed hydro, premium header control, Touchset automatic combine adjust, Contour Master feederhouse, bullet rotor, high capacity 22.5-ft. unloading system, fine cut wide spread straw chopper. #16001308. (1).... $215,000 2009 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, level land variable speed feederhouse, high capacity feederhouse cylinder, deluxe header controls, small wire concave, regular chaffer, 800/65R-32 drivers, 18.4/26 steering tires, 1365 separator hours. #16001516. (4)........ ............................................ $206,500 2009 John Deere 9770STS Performance Plus package, Premier cab, Contour Master feederhouse with reverser, premium header package, high capacity unloading auger, 2 speed straw chopper, 800/65R32 drive tires, 600/65R26 steering tires. #16001263. (1)............ ............................................ $187,950 2009 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, deluxe header ctonrol, 800/65R32 drive tires, 600/65R-28 steering tires, high speed unloading auger, fine cut wide spread straw chopper. #16001375. (1).................... $183,500 2009 John Deere 9770STS 2WD, singles, chopper, yield monitor, lateral tilt feeder house, Guidance ready, Contour Master, header height resume, 600/65R28 R1W steering tires, Performance Plus, 22.5-ft. unloading auger, hydraulic fore & aft reel control, fine cut chopper with chaff spreader, Xenon lighting. #16001509............. $165,500 2008 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, Command Touch operating control, premier header control, Contour Master feederhouse, high speed unload system, fine cut straw chopper with tailboard spreader. #16001434. (4).... ............................................ $155,750 2008 John Deere 9770STS combine with yield monitor, heavy duty variable speed Contour Master feeder house, 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, fine cut straw chopper, chaff spreader, 22’5” high speed unloading auger, xenon lighting package. #16001508.......................... $153,500

2007 John Deere 9760STS straw chopper, yield monitor, Contour Master feederhouse, Green Star monitor, 30.5x32 drive tires, 18.4x26 R1 steering tires, TouchSet concave adjustment, hydraulic fore & aft reel control, header height resume sensing plus floating control, 22’5” unloading auger, Xenon lighting, 1535 separator hours. #16001515.......................... $151,000 2004 John Deere 9760STS straw chopper, yield monitor, Dial-A-Speed header control, fore & aft reel control, header height & reel resume & float, 21’5” unloading auger, Xenon high density lighting, service lights, level land fixed speed feeder house, 800/65R32 drive tires, 18.4x26 steering tires, Greenstar mapping with display, 1600 separator hours. #16001513............... $150,000 2004 John Deere 9760STS 3 position header height control, Harvest Doc, Touchset concave adjustment, 22.5-ft. high capacity unloading system, twin disk straw spreader, 18.4R-42 dual drive tires, 18.4R-26 steering tires, HID lighting. #16001413. (4)..$128,000 2002 John Deere 9750STS Premier cab, deluxe header, Greenstar yield/ moisture monitor, 20-ft. high capacity unload auger, wide spread fine cut straw chopper, 800/65R-32 drive tires, 18.4R-26 steering tires, “Reconditioned”. #16001287. (1)...... $85,500 2001 John Deere 9750STS variable speed feederhouse, Greenstar monitor with yield, deluxe header controls, 20-ft. unloading auger, fine cut chopper, 800/65R32 drive tires, 16.9x26 steering tires, buddy seat, engine heater, AM/FM/CASS/WB, in cab draper control, service lights, 4-ft. axle spacers. #16001440. (1)........ $78,500 1995 John Deere 9600 Dial-A-Matic header heights, 20-ft. unloading auger, slide away chopper, 30.5x32 12 ply, 14.9x24 6 ply, grain concave, cylinder filler plates. #16001491......... $34,000 1993 John Deere 9600 combine, 260 hp, Dial-A-Speed reel control, hydraulic fore/aft, 20-ft. unloading auger, 30.5x32 drive tires, 14.9x24 steering tires, straw spreader. #16001470. (2). .............................................. $27,500 1991 John Deere 9500 2WD, singles, chopper, 20-ft. unloading auger. #16001522............................ $29,000 1990 John Deere 9500 2WD with straw chopper, Dial-A-Speed reel, 24.5x32 front, 14.9x24 rear. #16001398. (1).... .............................................. $20,500 1990 John Deere 9500 conventional combine, hydrostatic transmission, 20-ft. unloading auger, 24.5x32 drive tires, 11x24 steering tires, straw chopper, chaff spreader. #16001428. (1).......... .............................................. $16,500 1987 John Deere 8820 20-ft. unloading auger, chaff spreader, Dial-A-Speed header height & reel. #16001451. (1). .............................................. $12,000 1985 John Deere 8820 2WD combine with chopper, 20-ft. unloading auger, 255 hp, 6 cylinder. #16001436. (1)..... ................................................. $9250 1983 John Deere 8820 30.5x32 tires, chopper, chaff spreader. #16001482.

(4).......................................... $17,500

2011 John Deere 640D 40-ft., pickup reel, 10” center, dual LH/RH spare knife, road transport with lights. #16002396. (4)..... ................................................$61,500 2011 John Deere 640D 40-ft., pickup finger reel,road transportation package, full width skid shoe. #16002566....$57,500 2012 John Deere 635D 35-ft., finger reel, transportation package, “Reconditioned”. #16002299.................$66,500 2011 John Deere 635D 35-ft., poly tine pickup reel, road transport with lights. #16002369. (1)........................$49,500 2010 John Deere 635D 35-ft., finger reel, transportation kit. #16002421. (3)......... ................................................$48,000 2010 John Deere 635D 35-ft., finger reel, transportation kit. #16002558..$48,000 2010 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel with transportation kit. #16002330........ ................................................$48,000 2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft., double sickle, gauge wheels, pickup reel, hydraulic fore & aft, single point hookup transportation system. #16002260...... ................................................$45,000 2008 John Deere 936D 36-ft., poly tine pickup reel, road transport, lights, “Reconditioned”. #16002389. (1).$35,000 2005 John Deere 936D 36-ft., finger reel, transportation kit. #16002422..$30,000 2000 John Deere 936D road transport with lights, poly tine pickup reel. #16002390.

(1)............................................$20,500 2010 Honey Bee SP42 42-ft. with double knife, UII pickup reel, transportation kit, JD adapter. #16002456. (1)....$48,000 2009 Honey Bee 42-ft., with JD adapter, pickup reel, transport system. #16002440. (3)........................$41,500 2007 Honey Bee 422 42-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit, JD adapter. #16002441. ............................$39,500 2003 MacDon 963 36-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit, 60 Series JD adapter. #16002193..............................$21,000 1999 MacDon 962 36-ft., transport. #16002569.................................$8950 1998 MacDon 962 36-ft., pickup reel, transport. #16002278. (4)........$10,000

GRAIN CART

FLEX HEADERS

2013 John Deere 640FD 40-ft., pickup reel, cross auger, automatic header flight sensing. #16002409................$86,500 2012 John Deere 640FD 40-ft., pickup reel with AWS air reel attached, crop conveyor auger, headsite automatic header height control. #16002571....... ................................................$83,000 2013 John Deere 635F 35-ft., composite auger fingers. #16002431.......$41,000 2013 John Deere 635F 35-ft., composite auger finger. #16002430.........$40,000 2013 John Deere 635F 35-ft., composite auger finger. #16002429.........$41,000 2012 John Deere 635F 35-ft., auger composite fingers, one piece spare knife. #16002333..............................$42,000 2012 John Deere 635F 35-ft. pickup reel. #16002327..............................$36,000 2011 John Deere 635F 35-ft., auger composite fingers. #16002336. (1)..$37,000 2009 John Deere 635 35-ft., finger reel. #16002386..............................$23,500 2009 John Deere 635 35-ft., Crary air reel. #16002370. (1)........................$26,000 2006 John Deere 635F 35-ft., finger reel. #16002237..............................$22,500 2006 John Deere 635F 35-ft., pickup reel, composite fingers, high stone dam. #16002264..............................$22,500 2004 John Deere 635F 35-ft., pickup reel. #16002395..............................$17,500 2004 John Deere 635F auger composite fingers. #16002271. (4)...........$13,250 2004 John Deere 635F auger composite fingers, HH sensing & Contour sensor. #16002243. (3)........................$16,950 2006 John Deere 630F 30-ft., pickup reel. #16002573..............................$20,500 2002 John Deere 930F 30-ft., header height sensings, auger with full width fingers. #16002453. (4)...........$10,500 2001 John Deere 930F 30-ft., pickup reel. #16002288. (1)........................$10,000 1994 John Deere 930F 30-ft. with integral air finger reel. #16002329..........$8500 1994 John Deere 930F 30-ft. header. #16002359. (2)...........................$7000 2013 MacDon FD75 45-ft. flex draper, cross auger. #16002582...................$79,500 2013 MacDon FD75 45-ft. flex draper, cross auger, gauge wheels. #16002581. (1)... ................................................$79,500 2013 MacDon FD75 45-ft. flex draper. #16002580..............................$79,500 2012 MacDon FD70 40-ft. flex draper, slow speed transport package, stabilizer wheels, pickup reel, cross auger. #16002570..............................$82,500 2012 MacDon FD70 45-ft. flex draper, gauge wheels. #16002578. (1)..$66,500 2011 MacDon FD70 45-ft. flex draper, transport kit. #16002579.........$69,000

HEADER TRAILERS

2013 Unverferth 1596 1500 bushel grain tank, 22” double auger, 900/60x32 tires, self steer undercarriage, 520 Indicatio scale, tarp. #16010054. (4)....... $87,500

Horst 36-ft. header trailer. #13012353....... ................................................... $6500 AW C H C 3 6 3 6 - f t . h e a d e r t ra i l e r. #13012333................................. $6500 U n i v e r t h H T 4 2 h e a d e r t r a i l e r. #16010049................................. $6000

SOLD

CORN HEADS

2013 Unverferth 1196 1100 bushel grain cart, 1000 PTO, tarp, scale, 520/85x42 tires, walking tandem axles, pivot unloading auger, easy cleanout. #16010056.

(4).............................................. $63,500

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

PICKUP HEADERS

Kinze 1050 1000 PTO, tandem walking axle, tarp. #16010047........................ $27,000

1979 John Deere 212P 14-ft. with Melroe 351 pickup attachment. #16002240.

(1)...............................................$2950 1979 John Deere 212P 12-ft., no attachment. #16002212. (1).................$1250 John Deere 100 12-ft. with Melroe attachment. #16002209. (3)...................$700

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

After Hours Sales:

JOHN DEERE

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

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

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BeefTalk: After-the-party blues

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By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service with the first overdraft notice or a desperBeef fever, the 2014 attitude. Ever hosted one of those over-the-top parties? ate call home that starts with: “Dad, I am They seem to be enjoyable and many out of money!” Family disposable income Phone Sanborn, North Dakota people attend.

However, sometimes you generally has included funds for child (701) 646-6462 or 490-6462 look around and ask: Who invited that rearing. However, there is a point when person because I don’t know who he or every family starts to think more about she is? As the sun comes up the next day retirement by slowly but steadily shifting and the dust settles, it seems to be a good money from rearing to retirement funds. time to reflect on the good times had at If this step is poorly done, then the child the party. gets the call: “Son, I am out of money.”

However, about a week later, the bills Such calls are seldom returned with haste.

• 1/3 Weight of Aluminum start showing up.

One can hear the quesMeanwhile, the beef industry, at least • UV Inhibitor & Food Grade in the cow-calf business, is nestled in tions: Did we really order that?

I thought • Chemical Resistant 8-ft, 10-ft, 12-ft. the conservative upbringing of farm and the ice was free.

Only the first 50 cups • 1/8”, 3/16”, 1/4”, 3/8”, & 1/2” thick Widths ranch families. The call for more money were? Where did they ship the ice in from?

• 8-ft. or 10-ft. wide x Any length for family living usually meant selling Is that really my signature on that bill?

• Dump trucks & belly dumps an extra cow, not driving to the bank to Just how many people did we authorize • Wood floor trailers take out a loan. My memory is good, not to accept deliveries?

• Manure spreaders always accurate, but still good.

Not to be too pointed, but maybe there • Fertilizer hoppers Boom times are party times and not-soare some party similarities to what took • Chutes boom times have caused those who are place in the beef industry this past year.

• QuickSilver Liners Haul dirt, landscaping materials, less conservative to stumble. The stumble For those who have had the great experiactually may not be a fall, but sometimes ence of introducing their children to the clay, sand, manure, rock, grain, etc.

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1-406-293-3097 TOLL FREE 1-877-368-3097 The cow-calf segment reflects the That thought starts to become evident good prices received and desire to move forward. The move forward keeps those who project numbers busy.

Those numbers set the feel for the future. As cow-calf producers, confidence is felt because cattle numbers seem low and interest in PRIL AT PM beef remains strong. Those who like to eat beef seem to be getting their share, so we have the party.

However, we do have the “but” word. Eternal optimism is not any better than perpetual pessimism.

Real life exists somewhere in between. The question is, where in between?

Every day that someone lifts his or her hand to bid on the price of cattle, he or she votes. That person has helped set the current value that, we hope, is calculated by taking into account expenses and estimated future value.

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party, so the cycle continues.

The real foundation is in the homework. Who actually ordered all those supplies? Who was in charge of the guest list? Who was instructed on how to receive the supplies?

Planning and more planning is important. If the numbers are not positive, dollars are withdrawn. Unfortunately, one of the most difficult lessons in life is the lesson of living within one’s means.

The basic rule is that the amount of the sale check has no connection and no requirement to the future. The sales receipt only reflects the market on the day that the check was written. In the cattle business, the check was written on the day the cattle were sold.

Yes, call home and the folks will do what they can, but call the bank and one may find the account has been closed.

Those who do their homework will lessen the pains of life, but even then there are no guarantees in this business.

The bottom line: If you are spending your own money and you have the money to spare, throw the party. However, if you are using someone else’s money, stay home and do the next homework lesson.

May you find all your ear tags.

For more information, contact Ringwall at 1041 State Ave., Dickinson, ND 58601, or go to http://www.ag.ndsu. edu/news/columns/beeftalk/.

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2014 Womens Hunter Education Program (WHEP)

The transition from rolling grain fields to grassy benches begins on the well maintained gravel road West of Dupuyer.

For the short 12 mile drive to the Boone and Crockett Theodora Roosevelt Memorial Ranch, site of the 8th annual Womens Hunter Education Program or WHEP. The Elmer Rasmuson Wildlife Conservation Center is nestled in a sub-alpine valley with clean crisp mountain air and majestic views of the Rugged Rocky Mountain Front.

Women from Wolf Point, Helena, Missoula, Sweet Grass, Kalispell, Great Falls, Belle Fourche, SD and all points in between, gathered for the two day event.

Barbara Broberg, the lead Womens Instructor welcomed the group and kept everyone on task for topics concerning modern wildlife conservation, firearm safety, bear spray, hiking in grizzly country, hunting regulations, using optics, wildlife identification by tracks scat and visual, ingress and egress from vehicles with firearms and shooting 22 rifles and 20 gauge shotguns.

Assisting instructors were Joy Aquino, Luck Coccoli, Ried Stuart and Michael Sherrard.

Luke Coccoli the Conservation Program Manager from Boone and Crockett gave a brief overview of the ranch and welcomed the class.

Mike Briggs, the working ranch manager, gave a Friday evening Fireside chat about the origins and purpose of the TRMR working cattle ranch and wildlife conservation center. A late evening storm descended from the craggy peaks accompanied with massive Lighting and Thunder, with a torrential downpour advancing down the valley. In the ozone laced air, Tonya Nordtome was excitedly taking in the sight and elbowing Jennifer Bosley. Tonya, just prior to the sheets of driven rain and hail cascading against the 20 foot glass west windows, had seen two grizzly bears romp across the open meadow.

Mike Briggs explained the use of livestock as a “primary” grazer and how wildlife followed the grazing pattern. The correla-

tion between good grazing techniques and historical ranch survival depend on being good stewards to the land. He also mentioned the fall wildlife migration, to winter in this area, from as far away as the Flathead River drainage and Spotted Bear. Only to reverse the process with the spring snow melt. The two locations of the Lodge and Shooting range are in separate valleys and have the highest corridor density for Grizzlies in the lower 48 states. The Rasmuson Conservation Center hosts many youth campers and is a jumping off location for access to the Bob Marshall Wilderness.

Mike stressed how important it is to reach out to young people and explain how our food ends up on Supermarket shelves.

Keeping the group energized and pampered was orchestrated by Mike and Patricia Harding from the Big Ox in Conrad. Serving melt in you mouth roasted sirloin complimented with succulent chicken breasts simmered with mushrooms, creamed corn, mashed red potatoes, corn on the cob, buttery croissants, a huge scrump-sh salad with all the trimmings plus decadent desserts greeted the hunger campers. Saturday morning welcomed campers with sausage patties, two choices of scrambled eggs, fresh cantaloupe, orange juice, sweet rolls and coffee.

Lunch was an artfully crafted vegetable beef soup served with a chef salad plus 12 toppings, brazed deer and elk loin, watermelon and sweet rolls. Virginia Nicholas of Wolf Point stated “The menu was excellent fare, attractively served, an expansive variety, pleasing to the pallet and no fillers were used. I never heard one negative remark, only that it was so good, we ate too much.”

The food was not only great, it was a stand alone fantastic experience.

Saturday included field exercises with ingress and egress with firearms from a vehicle, fence crossing, bear spray, shooting positions, using optics in the field including binoculars, range finders and a spotting scope all donated by Vortex. The shooting CONTINUED ON PAGE A63

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After passing their test at the 2014 Women’s Hunter Education Program all participants could, if they so choose, begin the process for a concealed weapons permit. Photo by Mike Sherrard and Reid Stuart.

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range stations consisted of 22 rifles, 20 gauge shotguns, blood trailing and firearm cleaning.

Local warden Mike Krings addressed private and public land issues plus the roll of the public in assisting law enforcement.

He also assisted with the optical station.

A test confirmed that all participants pasted with flying colors and received their Montana Hunters Education Certificate, plus a gift bag loaded with all kinds of goodies from Sportsman’s Warehouse.

Magic happens when a fantastic location, interested participants, amazing food and knowledgeable instructors come together, this combination holds a key, to Montana’s future wildlife conservation.

The stage is set for the ninth annual WHEP women in 2015. The Big Ox is returning, for the August 14th and 15th gathering. The board of directors of WHEP accepts the first 25 women applicants, adhering to the belief of quality not quantity.

If you wish to reserve a seat for 2015 mail to WHEP RESERVATIONS--923 Turner Ave.--Shelby, Mt—59474. The cost for meals and lodging in 2014 was $ 75.00 the cost for 2015 is yet to be determined by the board of directors, the Hunter Education Program is FREE. A substitute list will be kept for those who have already attended the program, but would like to return.

This program is sponsored by WHEP and supported by Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks plus the Boone and Crockett Club.

Here are a few quick and simple recipes, first is a Cream Corn recipe shared by Mar-

leen Blair; 22 cups corn, 1 pound of butter, 1 pint of ½ and ½, 3 teaspoons salt, ½ cup sugar (if needed) combine all ingredients, bake at 350 for 1hour and 20 minutes. Stir every 15 to 20 minutes. Cool and bag for freezer, yum on cold winter days. Flavor your venison comes from Michael Sherrard, slice steaks or loin, cross grain, into 3/8 inch thick slices then prepare; 3 cups of zesty Italian salad dressing, 1 cup brown sugar, ½ cup of spicy brown mustered, 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of black pepper. Combine all ingredients including wild game and marinate for 4 to 5 hours or overnight in fridge. Braise or barbeque works great.

You can cover the BBQ grill with tin foil, no mess.

A tip for removing the kernels off of the cob come from JoAnn Sherrard. Take an old bunt pan (I know you have one) shuck the corn, invert the tip of the cob into the hole of the bunt pan. Using an electric knife cut down the cob. The kernels will drop into the bun pan eliminating kernels all over the counter and floor, reducing a messy cleanup.

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The deadline for phoning in advertising for the March issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be February 25. Phone (406) 279-3291.

By Kim Kaplan, Agricultural Research Service The National Agricultural Library (NAL) has unveiled PubAg, a user-friendly search engine that gives the public enhanced access to research published by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists. NAL is part of USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS).

PubAg, which can be found at PubAg.nal.usda.gov, is a new portal for literature searches and full-text access of more than 40,000 scientific journal articles by USDA researchers, mostly from 1997 to 2014. New articles by USDA researchers will be added almost daily, and older articles may be added if possible. There is no access fee for PubAg. Phase I of PubAg provides access for searches of 340,000 peer-reviewed agriculturally related scientific literature, mostly from 2002 to 2012, each entry offering a citation, abstract and a link to the article if available from the publisher. This initial group of highly relevant, high-quality literature was taken from the 4 million bibliographic citations in NAL’s database.

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PubAg has been specifically designed to be easy to use and to serve a number of diverse users including the public, farmers, scientists, academicians and students. There is no requirement for a username, password or any other form of registration to use PubAg. NAL has one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive compilations of agricultural information available. ##### An elderly woman died last month. Having never married, she requested no male pallbearers.

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HENKE ENTERPRISES INC.

Doug Henke ~ Chester, MT cell (406) 799-2616

NEW MACK TRUCK AND NEW SPRAYFLEX SPRAYER

• Floating Boom Design • Lightweight Aluminum Box Boom • Stainless Steel Tanks or Plastic • Many years of testing • Boom widths up to 150-ft.

• Tank sizes - 1450, 1500, 2000, 3000 gallon

CUMMINS ENGINE 345 HP ** NO DUALS! FIELDSTAR 1500, 1500 gallon tank, 120-ft. booms, 5 section boom, Allison transmission, Raven controller, loaded!!! No duals!!!

SALE PRICED!!!!! **55 MPH ROAD SPEED EMPTY!!! **LONGEST LASTING SPRAYER!!!

Website - trucksprayers.com

BUILDING MORE!!!

BUILDING – NEW 2015 SPRAYFLEX 120-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon, 2004 IHC 4300, Allison automatic transmission.

9%, 3 years, Financing 2. SED NEW & U Sprayers!!

NEW 2015 SPRAYFLEX SPRAYER, 2005 International truck 1500 gallon tank, 120ft. boom, Allison auto transmission$CALL

STOP BY, TAKE A SPRAY TRUCK FOR A DRIVE!!!

MARFLEX SPRAYER PARTS AVAILABLE GREENTRONICS BOOM HEIGHT AVAILABLE

MARFLEX 60-ft. pickup sprayer, HYDRAULIC FOLD, 500 gallon tank, EXCELLENT!!!

With 1988 Ford pickup. $14,900 Just sprayer. $12,900

Henke Enterprises Inc. offers-

* Complete Spray Truck assembly * Truck Frame work * Hydraulic work * Welding of steel, aluminum, stainless steel * Machining - lathe work (18”x80”) and milling * Custom built wheels for floaters & etc. - Powder Coated * Crane truck work 50-ft. of height * Electronic testing and repairs * Over 20 years experience with Marflex-SprayFlex sprayers * All sprayers tested on our irrigated and dryland farm

SOLD SOLD

SPEED – CAPACITY DEPENDABILITY • 406-759-5877 or cell 406-799-2616 email: grain@ttc-cmc.net

Contact your authorized dealer

Henke Enterprises Inc., Doug Henke, Chester, MT

BUILDING ~ COMING IN

New 2015 INTERNATIONAL SPRAYFLEX SPRAYER 120-ft., 1500 gallon.

2008 INTERNATIONAL 7400 TRUCK, NEW SPRAYFLEX SPRAYER, 120-ft. booms, 1500 gallon tank!!

2008 INTERNATIONAL 7400 with NEW 2014 SPRAYFLSPRAYER, Allison, 120-ft. boom, 1500 gallon tank.

2005 INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, NEW 2015 SPRAYFLEX SPRAYERS, 120-ft. booms, 1500 gallon tank, Allison transmission, new tall tires, hydraulic steer, triple nozzle bodies, 5 section boom, Raven controller.

Trader’s Dispatch, February 2015 — Page B1

3V Distributing, Conrad ............................. C18 Abilene Machine Inc, Abilene KS ...............A17 Action Toys, Billings ................................... C16 Affordable Construction Equipment, Billings & Bozeman ............................................... C59 Ag West Distributing Co., Great Falls ........ C22 Ag Wise, Kremlin ........................................A22 Basin Seed, LLC, Standford ...................... C57 Bell Motor Co., Cut Bank ............................B35 Belles Pulses USA, Hingham .....................A62 Ben Taylor, Valier & Shelby ........................ C51 Big Equipment Co., Havre ..........................B39 Big Iron, Stock Auction Company ...............A42 Big Sky Equipment, Conrad .........................A5 Big Sky Sawmill & Wood Products, VaughnC55 Big Sky Wholesale Seeds, Shelby ..... A47, B20 Border Plains Equipment, Glasgow ............B21 Bouma Post Yards, Choteau .........................B9 Brandt Agricultural Products LTD............... C42 BTI Feeds, Cut Bank ................................. C51 Buckley Auction ......................................... C34 Cahill Seeds, Scobey..................................A64 Cascade Machine & Supply, Great Falls ... C35 Charles Moore, Inc. Miles City ....................B15 Chic Harbine Sales, Missoula.....................A27 CHS Milk River, Big Sandy, Chinook, Havre, Malta, Rudyard, Turner ...........................B22 Circle G Salvage, Walhalla, ND ..................A52 Circle S Seeds, of Montana, Three Forks .. C16 Clearview Seed, Denton ............................ C61 Clearwater Montana Properties, Trampus Corder Fort Benton ........................................... C10 Courtesy Ford, Conrad ...............................B12 Crazy Mountain Fabrication, Travis Klein, Big Timber ................................................... C46 Cut Bank Tire, Cut Bank .............................A22 Dave’s Repair LLC, Charlo .........................A52 Denny’s Service & Repair, Black Eagle ....... C5 Dick Irvin Trucking, Shelby ......................... C12 Diesel Domination, Helena ........................ C45 Diesel Power Parts & Machine, Missoula ...B40 Dietz Auto & Truck Salvage, Billings .............B1 Doane Western of Montana, Bozeman.......A14 Durnell Fencing, Valier ................................A63 Eagle Equipment, Belgrade ....................... C20 Enduraplas, Neche ND .............................. C21 Equipment Connection, Columbia Falls......A21 Exchange Services, Inc, Whitefish ............ C38 F/S Manufacturing, West Fargo, ND ................. ..............................................A40, A49, C10 Farm Data Resources, Fairfield ................. C48

Index Farm Equipment Sales, Glasgow, Plentywood, Culbertson, Circle A55, A56, A57, A58, A59 Farm Tech, (Doug Weist) Choteau ............. C39 First State Bank, Shelby .............................A46 Fisher Metal Products, Fort Benton ............B12 Flaman Rentals ......................................... C27 Flaman Sales & Rental, Power .......... A11, A19 Fosse Insurance Agency, Great Falls ........ C30 Fraser’s Oil Inc., Inverness .........................B27 Frieling’s Agricultural Equipment, Great Falls ... ............. A26, A41, C6, C31, C47, C49, C63 Frontline Ag, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Dillon .....................................B29, B30, B31 Frontline Ag Dillon (formerly Dillon Imp), Dillon ...............................................................B33 Fuson Excavation & Trucking, Conrad ........A30 Gerber’s, Great Falls..........................C20, C52 Golden Harvest Seeds, Big Sandy .............. C3 Greyn Fertilizer, Choteau, Dutton, Valier ... C17 Grossenburg Equipment, Winner, Pierre, Philip SD, Wayne, Bloomfield, Harrington, Laurel NE. .............................................................. C57 Heartland Seed Company, Moccasin ........ C14 Hedman, Inc, Brett Hedman, Grass Range A34 Helfert’s Helena Farm Supply, East HelenaB34 Henke Enterprises, Chester ......................A64 Hi-Hog Equipment ..................................... C28 Hodgskiss Seed, Choteau ................................ ........................A18, B8, B13, C4, C28, C52 Hogeland Pro Ag, Hogeland ...................... C44 Hoven Equipment Co., Great Falls ...................

A2, A15, A16, A20, A23, A44, A63, B8, B13, B14, C45, C50, C61 Huggy Bear’s Consignment, Cut Bank .......B19 I-State Truck Center, Missoula ....................A37 ITB (Intercontinental Truck Body), Conrad ..A32 J K Ranch Estates, Josh Klucewich, Huson ..... ......................................................A10, C34 J & M Trailer Sales, Laurel ............................B4 Jamieson Motors, Inc., Chinook .......... B7, B26 Jim Nielsen Trucks & Parts, Butte .............. C39 K.R. Rauch Company, Billings ................... C23 Krogmann Mfg. ...........................................A28 Kuhn North America .................................. C55 Lake Seed, Ronan ......................................B25 Larson & Co., LLC, Glenn Larson, Opheim C60

Lewis Cattle Oiler Co, Russ Baker............. C30 Lewistown Honda, Lewistown... B32, C40, C60 Liphatech, Rozol ......................... C38, INSERT LM Machinery, Missoula .............................B20 Lost Valley Fence, Fairfield ........................ C62 M & R Seed Cleaning, Watford City, ND .....A50 M & W Machine, Three Forks .....................B24 MDS Construction Supply, Great Falls ...... C26 Midland Implement , Billings ...................... C38 MK Industries ............................................ C48 Montana Department of Environmental Quality .............................................................. C24 Montana Metal Fabrications, Inc, Great Falls ... .............................................................. C20 Montana Post Driver, Gold Creek .............. C10 Montana Post Frame, Townsend ................ C26 Montana Seeds, Conrad............................ C33 Montana Shed Center, Great Falls ...............B5 Moodie Implement, Havre, Lewistown, Great Falls, Livingston, Belgrade ......... C7, C8, C9 Motor Power, Great Falls ........................... C50 Mountain Equipment, Belgrade ..................B23 MT Tractors, Matt Pendergast, Stevensville B26 Musselshell Valley Equipment, Roundup .......... ......................................................C24, C25 New Holland of Belgrade, Belgrade ........... C29 New Homes of the Future, Billings .............B14 Northern Chrysler, Cut Bank ......................A61 Northern Ford, Cut Bank ............................A53 Northern Hydraulics, Great Falls ................. C1 Northern Prairie Auto Sales, Wolf Point ....... C5 Northern Seed, Conrad & Shelby .............. C40 Northwest Plastics, Libby ...........................A60 Pacific Recycling, Great Falls .....................B38 Parsons Farm & Ranch Realty, Lewistown ....... ......................................................A50, C42 Patty Seaman Homes, Kalispell .................A42 Performance Ag Services, Conrad .............A31 Power Motors Implement, Fort Benton ........ C3 Price Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula . C53 Pure Bliss Cycle Sales, Conrad ......... A51, B24 Rainbow Irrigation & Equipment, Chinook ........ ...................................................... B16, B17 RDO Equipment, Billings ..............................A2 Reddig Equipment & Repair, Kalispell ........B36 Rockwell Scales, Simms............................ C11

We are now a

AG Parts Ltd distributor!!

Roger Rader, Inc, Sun River ...................... C52 Rydelle Enterprises, Marion Jones, Drummond ............................................ C10 Scenic City Trailer Sales, Belgrade .............B28 Shobe Auction & United Country Realty, Lewistown.................................................B3 Shop Specialties, Ronan ............................A48 Shortline Ag, Inc, Scobey .......................... C64 Sod Buster Sales, Polson ....................A27, C2 Specialty Tool & Attachment, Cody WY ..... C60 Steel Etc, Great Falls ................................ C43 Steinhatchee, Lance Nelson, Stevensville..A62 Sullivan Brothers Construction, Conrad .....A32 Sunrise Equipment, Sidney ........................B37 Swains Spring Service, Great Falls ............A19 T & T Farm Supply, LLC, Chester ...............A17 Taylor Farm Store, Shelby ......................... C51 The Gear House, Helena........................... C14 The Repair Shop, Choteau .........................A61 The Truck Shop of Billings ..........................B32 Tiber Tractor Co., Chester .......................... C55 Tom’s Shop, Grassrange.............................B24 Torgerson’s, Ethridge, Great Falls, Lewistown, Havre, Denton, Billings ......... C11, C12, C13 Tractor & Equipment, Great Falls, Billings, Williston, ND .......................................... C58 Transport Equipment, Missoula ..................B25 Treasure State Seed, Fairfield ................... C21 Triangle Ag Service, Fort Benton .......A18, C56 Triple T Sales, Chinook ...................... B10, B11 Triple W Equipment, Kalispell, Missoula, Ronan.................................................... C41 TT&E Inc, Victor......................................... C19 University of Idaho at Parma ......................A31 Vaughn Truck, Havre ............................B16, C4 Vermeer ..................................................... C58 VW Mfg, Loren Hawks, Chester ................ C32 Wally’s Over Door Co., Great Falls ............ C36 Wesco Trailer Sales, Conrad.......................A46 West Plains Implement, Beach, Dickinson, Bowman, Hettinger................................ C37 Western Montana New Holland, Missoula . C53 Western Trailer Sales, Havre ......................B40 Wild Horse Seed, Havre ............................ C35 Wilray Manufacturing, Fort Benton .............B18 World Equipment, Idaho Falls, ID ...............A54 Yellowstone Tractor Co., Belgrade ............. C46 Zerbe Bros., Glasgow ............................ B2, B3 Zomer Truck, Conrad ........................................ ..........................A8, B4, C40, C62, INSERT

DIESEL ENGINES In Stock 4 Cat 4 Cummins 4 Detroit 4 Isuzu 4 Volvo

Dorman Dealer

2000 New Holland BR7090 and 2002 Case International RBX561

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

Onan diesel generator.............. $1500 Other gas generators starting at.. $350

2009 John Deere 568 baler for parts

Large selection of

USED TIRES & WHEELS

Wanted

from 12 - 24.5’s *Inventory changing daily Set of 8 Bridgestone 295/75R 22.5 caps, 80% on aluminum hub pilot wheels

2004 air ride slideout axles on 22.5’s.. .................................................. $2000

SOLD

2010 Carrier X2100A reefer unit with 2924 hours.

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

Old Motorcycles and Racing Parts & Memorabilia.

Old flat track race posters.

Motorcycle and ATV salvage

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

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

Trader’s Dispatch, February 2015 — Page B2

New Holland Equipment New Holland T9 615 Smart Trak Tractors New Holland Roll Belt 560 Round Balers New Holland Guardian Sprayer

New Holland T9000 Series Tractors New Holland Swathers

New Holland Air Drills

New Holland Combines

New Holland Tractors

Zerbe Bros.

New Holland P2050

406-228-4311

New Holland P2060 60 & 70-ft. folding drill

Glasgow, Montana

USED AIR DRILLS

NEW TRACTORS LEASE RETURNS

2014 New Holland T7.210 MFD, powershift, 18R42 rear tires, 3-point, 540/1000 PTO, 165 PTO hp, loader and grapple, 170 hours........ .............................................................CALL New Holland T7.185 MFD, CVT transmission, Class IV front axle, 18.4x38 rear tires, 4 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, 3 pt. hitch, 123 hours....................................................CALL

USED SKIDSTEERS

2012 New Holland L230 mechanical controls, 3000 lb. lift, 14x17.5 tires, cab/heat/air, low pro bucket, 85 hours................................................. JUST IN 2012 New Holland L230 mechanical controls, 3000 lb. lift, 14.17.5 tires, cab/heat/air, low pro bucket, 148 hours............................................... JUST IN

USED SELF PROPELLED SPRAYERS

2012 New Holland SP240FXP 275 hp Cummins engine, 100-ft. front boom, 1200 gallon tank, AutoBoom, AutoSteer, AccuBoom, 540 hours..JUST IN

2013 Apache AS1220 Plus 2 275 hp Cummins engine, 100-ft. boom, 1200 gallon tank, AutoBoom, AccuBoom, AutoSteer, duals, 650 hours...JUST IN 2008 Apache AS1010 1020 hours, 215 hp, 100-ft. boom, 5 section, Auto Steer, section control, auto height control, semi float tires................ JUST IN 2008 New Holland SF216 90-ft. suspended boom sprayer, 380/90/R46 tires, windscreens, SP655 AutoRate................................................ JUST IN

2013 New Holland P2060 70-ft. air drill with 10” spacing, 41/2” steel wheels, double shoot, stealth openers. #NDN226................................... DEMO 2012 New Holland P2060 70-ft. air drill with 10” spacing, 550 lb. trips, 31/2” steel packers, double shoot with P1060 tow between air cart, 430 bushel, variable rate, duals. #UDNH15.............. JUST IN 2005 New Holland SD440 58-ft., 12” spacing, 550# trips, 51/2” rubber packers, 4350 tow between cart, double shoot with 2320 tow behind cart..JUST IN 2012 Seed Hawk 6012 60-ft., 12” spacing, twin wing openers, 500 bushel tow behind tank, Loup III monitor................................................... JUST IN Bourgault 5710 59-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, mid row coulters, 5350 tow between tank with 8” auger, Eagle Beak points, anhydrous setup. #UDB006.. ................................................................$79,000 2006 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 10” spacing, double shoot, stealth openers, 4” rubber packers, 3450 tow between tank, mechanical drive, 30.5x32 singles................................................... JUST IN Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550# trips, stealth bodies with 2320 tow between cart. #UDF237................................................$36,000 1999 Flexi-Coil 5000 12” spacing, double shoot, 4” VW spread, Goose shooter, 2340 tow between, VR drive, and 2320 tow behind, 5.5” rubber packers.......................................................... JUST IN Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. air drill with 12” spacing, 31/2” steel packers with 1610 tow behind air cart. #UDF235................................................$25,000 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft., 7.2/14.4 spacing, double shoot with 2320 tow between cart......... JUST IN

2003 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 41/2” steel packers, 550 lb. trips, 3450 tow between air cart, double shoot, variable drive, 30.5x32 tires.. #UDF239................................................$89,000 2000 Flexi-Coil 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550# trips, 41/2” steel packers, double shoot with 3450 tow between variable drive air cart............... JUST IN

USED COMBINES

2007 New Holland CR-9070 1383 separator hours, 20.8R42 duals, straw chopper, moisture/yield, dual speed rotor, 400 hp diesel, 330 bushel grain tank, deluxe mirrors. #UCNH69...................... JUST IN 1994 New Holland TR97 2100 hours with MacDon 960 36-ft. draper header, 30.5x32 tires, straw chopper & chaff spreader. #UCNH37.....$60,000 1993 New Holland TR96 combine with twin rotor, SN 554419, 3109 engine hours, well maintained, annual service repairs, 30-ft. 971 auger head. #UCNH28................................................$36,500 1981 New Holland TR85 2200 separator hours, 24-ft. header. #UCNH58...................................$12,500

2008 Case IH 2588 1390 separator hours, AFX rotor, duals, 305 hp with CIH 2062 flex draper header.. ............................................................... JUST IN

2012 New Holland T5070 MFD tractor, 110 engine hp, 96 PTO hp, 24x24 shuttle shift, heavy duty front axle, 2 remotes, 3-point, 540/1000 PTO, 82 STL loader and bucket, 210 hours.. ........................................................ JUST IN

USED TRACTORS

2004 New Holland TV-145 engine & cab end PTO & 3-pt., auxiliary hydraulic pump, New Holland 84LB with HS 16-ft. auger head...................... JUST IN

1993 Agco 9690 MFD, 190 hp, 18 speed, powershift, 20.8x42 tires with duals, 3400 hours. #UTA609... ................................................................$43,000

Zerbe Bros.

“Setting The Standard”

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

1950

65 Years

2015

Glasgow, MT

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CONSIGNMENTS

Vermeer BPX9000 Bale Processors

1999 Ford F450 4x4 with sprayer, 7.3 diesel, automatic transmission, 750 gallon tank, 70-ft. hydraulic fold booms, 5 section auto shutoff, Trimble AutoSteer.................................. JUST IN

1995 Cat 85C 355 hp, 36” new tracks, 6045 hours.... ................................................................$66,000 1996 John Deere 8570, 4WD, 250 hp, 18.4R42 duals, 3-pt., 1000 PTO, 12 speed, 9000 hours.. $50,000

1982 John Deere 8850 4WD tractor, 400 hp Cummins 855 Big Cam, 24.5x32 tires (75%), 4 rear hydraulics................................................$45,000 1981 John Deere 8640 4WD tractor, 20.8x38 tires 50% with Ezee Steer 500, 3-point, PTO, 6521 hours.......................................................$24,000 John Deere 5010 2WD tractor, cab with Leon loader.........................................................$8500 Ford 9N tractor, new tires, new paint, 3-pt. hitch, 540 PTO, very nice............................................$3000 2007 K-Hart 60-ft. no-till air drill, 10” spacing, Bourgault 4350 tow behind air cart.................$95,000 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550# trips, double shoot, 4” rubber packers, stealth openers with 3450 tow between cart, mechanical drive, 30.5x32 tires..................................$55,000 2-Melroe 201 & 204 10-ft. drills, 7” spacing, 2-drill hitch with fertilizer. Each............................$1000

DMI “Ecolo-Tiger” 530 12-ft. disc ripper......$13,000 Farmhand 16-ft. roller harrow, pull type with S tines. ...................................................................$9000 Friggstad CP 50-ft. tool bar, 11/4” shanks, 16” sweeps, HoneyBee rod............................................$8500 Nutri-Placer 5252 40-ft. liquid fertilizer applicator with carbide points.............................................$6000 2004 New Holland SF115 134-ft. wheel boom sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, rinse & wash, FlexControl auto rate.....................................$19,000 2004 New Holland SF115 134-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon, 18.4x26 tires, HMIC pump, Flexi-Control Auto Rate, dual nozzles, windscreens.............$14,500 2003 Flexi-Coil 100-ft. wheel boom sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, auto rate, windscreens, dual bodies.

SN 113271..............................................$15,000 1999 Flexi-Coil 67XL 100-ft. wheel boom sprayer, 1500 gallon, triple nozzle bodies, SP655 Auto Rate. Nice!.................................................$7500 Buhler/Farmking Y750R 84” finishing mower, 3-point mount, 540 PTO drive................................$1800

USED SPRAYERS

2012 New Holland S1070 100-ft. suspended boom, 1600 gallon tank, 380/90R:46 tires, flex-control auto rate, hydraulic pump....................... JUST IN 2005 New Holland SF115 100-ft. wheel boom, 18.4x26, HMIC hydraulic pump, FlexControl Auto Rate, 3 boom valve, hydraulic unfold, windscreens. #USNH31................................................$14,500 2004 New Holland SF115 90-ft. suspended boom with windscreens, Flexi-Control Auto Rate, rinse tank, double nozzle.................................$28,000 2000 Flexi-Coil System 67XL 100-ft., 1500 gallon, wheel boom, 18.4x26 tires, FlexControl Auto Rate, windscreens, double nozzles, rinse tank. #USF153................................................$17,500 1998 Flexi-Coil System 67XLT twin tank, 130-ft., foam marker, hydraulic unfold, air inductor tips. #USF139................................................$17,500 1998 Flexi-Coil System 67 110-ft., 1000 gallon, windscreens, wheel boom, FlexControl monitor. #USF151................................................$14,500 1994 Flexi-Coil 65XL 120-ft., 1500 gallon, no Auto Rate. #USF173..........................................$6500

Zerbe Bros. 406-228-4311

1988 Cat 980C payloader, 40 hours on Reman engine, cab with heater, 3406 Cat diesel 275 hp with 6 yard bucket......................................................$55,000 2008 Miskin scraper, 13-yd., 13-ft. cut, 11x24.5 tires, swivel hitch with Raven laser system 1/2 mile range......................................................$39,000 Vermeer 605K round baler, twine tie, 540 PTO.$7500 2003 Hesston 956A round baler, twine only, auto cycle, hydraulic pickup, 5300 bales.........$10,000 1997 Hesston 565A round baler, auto tie, twine only, 31x13.5-15 flotation tires............................$6500 2002 Hesston 1275 mower conditioner, 16-ft. hay deader, 1000 PTO drive..........................$12,000 2004 Donahue IEXG-160 5th wheel swather trailer.. ...................................................................$8500 1998 Gleaner R62 combine, 285 hp Cummins diesel, 36-ft. 960 MacDon header, 2100 separator hours.......................................................$50,000 1990 New Holland TR86 combine, 30-ft. 971 header, double knife, batt reel, 2213 hours..........$17,500 1992 Gleaner R72 combine, 2003 MacDon 963 draper header with pickup reel, 30.5x32, 390 hours on new Cummins engine, 2530 separator hours.......................................................$67,000 1982 Gleaner N6 combine, 30.5x32 front tires 90%, 220 hp diesel, 30-ft. header and pickup reel........ ................................................................$17,000 1979 Allis-Chalmers N5 combine, 24.5x32 tires with 27-ft. header, batt reel................................$7500 1978 John Deere 7700 combine, diesel engine, 3631 hours with 224 head, non hydro.................$6000 MacDon 974 36-ft. flex draper header with pickup reel and cross augers, CR adapter, with transport..... ............................................................... JUST IN Gleaner 13-ft. pickup header with Melroe attachment.............................................................$500 1995 Terra-Gator 1844 dry fertilizer spreader, 500 bushel hopper, 6988 hours, Dickey John rate controller, 66x43.00-25 rear tires with Trimble Auto Steer........................................................$36,000 1973 Chevrolet C60 fertilizer truck, 6 ton hopper, filler, diesel tank and pump................................$5000 A&E-708 8 run fertilizer spreader boom..........$9000 John Deere 50 3-point backhoe, 9-ft. digging depth, 16” bucket..................................................$9000 2010 Haybuster 2650 round bale processor, 1000 PTO drive with channel strippers............$14,000 2010 Vermeer BP8000 round bale processor, right hand discharge, 16.5x16.1 cleated tires, 1000 PTO, built-in twine cutter, grain tank.......$20,000 Brandt VSF round bale processor, 1000 PTO drive, needs floor chain.......................................$3500 2013 Farm King 9-ft. side sickle mower, 540 PTO, hydraulic lift, skid shoes, extra parts............. Call Southern 6-ft. brush cutter, 3-point, 540 PTO drive.. .....................................................................$600 2011 Toro SS5060 Zero Turn mower, 23 hp, Kawasaki engine, 50” deck, very nice........................$2800

USED ROUND BALERS

2007 New Holland BR-780A Bale Command, twine/ mesh, 1000 PTO, extra wide pickup, laced belts, 13,500 bales.......................................... JUST IN 1992 New Holland 660, Bale Command, standard pickup, 1000 PTO. #UHN108.....................$7500 Hesston 560 with auto tie, 540 PTO. #UHHS51..... ................................................................. $5500 2002 Hesston 856A automatic, twine tie, 4500 bales, wide pickup. #UHHS54.............................. $9500 1999 Hesston 856T 5x6 bales, 75” wide pickup, bale kicker. #UHHS43..................................... $11,500 1998 Vermeer 605L twine & mesh wrap, hydraulic bale kicker. #UHVM31............................. $12,000 1994 Vermeer 605K round baler, 1000 PTO. #UHVM33.................................................. $7500

Glasgow, Montana

Delta Track 550 The Versatile DeltaTrack is a fully integrated purpose built four track system from Versatile.

Available in three models 450DT, 500DT, 550DT, the DeltaTrack exceeds the performance and durability existing track systems. The track systems uses the proven Versatile outboard planetary system to maximize power to the ground. Four independent tracks maintain balance and provide constant contact with the ground. The DeltaTrack is built using the most advanced track design in the agriculture industry and features with proven Cummins engine technology, rugged CAT powershift transmissions, and legendary Versatile reliability and serviceability.

Zerbe Bros. Glasgow, MT 406-228-4311 Your Northeast Montana dealer for Seed Hawk air drills Zerbe Bros.

Glasgow, MT 406-228-4311 USED HEADERS

2009 New Holland / Honey Bee 4255 Grain Belt PLUS 42-ft. flex draper header, UII plastic finger reel, hydraulic fore and aft, hydraulic tilt, gauge wheels, transport trailer, fits New Holland CR combine. #UHHB02................................... CALL New Holland 973 30-ft. flex header, fits TR series. #UCNH59...................................................$8500 1998 New Holland 973 30-ft. flex header. #UCNH64...............................................$12,000 Massey-Ferguson pickup header, 13-ft., fits 510, 750 and 760. #UHMF61......................................$500

USED WINDROWER

2013 New Holland H7150 swing tongue with HS16 hay header............................................. JUST IN 2008 New Holland 1475 540 PTO with HS 18-ft. auger head, double knife sickle, hydraulic lift... JUST IN 2000 Hesston 8110S 110 hp Cummins, 1200 hours with 16-ft. auger head, double knife sickle & 25-ft. draper head with pickup reel.................. JUST IN

USED MISCELLANEOUS

2007 Walinga 7614 grain vac, clean.............$21,500

Your Dealer for RiteWay harrows and land rollers

Zerbe Bros. Glasgow, MT 406-228-4311

Zerbe Bros.

Glasgow, Montana 406-228-4311 TOLL FREE 1-800-228-5393

www.zerbebrothers.com Email zerbesales@nemont.net SALES Mike Guttenberg Tim Guttenberg Travis Volk

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Your Montana Authorized Timpte Dealer

American Ag Series NEW 2016 Timpte hopper, 40-ft.x 66”x96”, ag hoppers, spring ride, FOB David City, Nebraska

$31,900

Super Hopper Series Call for pricing on other models

“Z” BEST IN “Z” BUSINESS

Toll Free: 1-877-714-5944 Local: 406-278-5944 Conrad, Montana

Visit our website at: www.zomertrucks.com E-mail: zomer@3rivers.net

Best Quality & Price in Montana Laurel Napa Auto Parts • 11 4th Ave • Laurel, MT

406-628-6316 • 1-800-745-8871 **Rentals Now Available**

NOW OFFERING Sheffield Financial Financing

IN STOCK

Load Trail 16’ Triple Axle, 21,000 GVW, Scissors Lift, Ramps, Tarp & Roller..................... $8,550

New Delta 20’ Tilt Deck Hydraulic 14,000 GVW. ................................................................. $5,350

$3,950

20FT SKID STEER TRAILER

•14,000 GVW • HD Fenders • Storable Ramps • 16” 10 Ply Tires

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Tips for calving season

By Travis Meteer, University of Illinois Extension Calving season is either here or fast approaching for many Illinois cattlemen. I would just like to share a few tips that I have gathered through some of our winter meetings. Perhaps the most important tip is to have a good relationship with your local veterinarian. Sometimes the difficult decisions during calving season are best made by your veterinarian.

Just a few of the basic things: There are three stages of parturition (giving birth) Stage 1- dilation of the cervix, occurs 4-24 hours before birth, most times this stage is not noticeable. Some signs may be the cow trying to isolate herself, discomfort, switching of the tail, and increased discharge.

Stage 2- start of contractions, membranes and fetus enter the pelvic canal, amniotic sac or “water bag” will appear at the vulva, a general rule is that delivery of the calf should be complete within 2 hours after the amniotic sac appears Stage 3- placenta (afterbirth) is delivered. Usually passes within 8 hours after birth.

Colostrum should enter the calf within 4 hours of birth.

Great time to identify, (tag, tattoo, etc.) administer vaccinations, dip navel in iodine, collect weights, etc.

Some tips for dystocia (calving difficulty): Be clean! Be gentle! Be patient!

Massage cow’s vulva to increase dilation Double hook chains above and below fetlock joint Alternate pulling on legs (helps shoulders come through a smaller pelvis) Pull out AND down If calf becomes hip-locked, rotate the calf 45 degrees and then pull Use calf puller only if necessary. A calf puller will put extreme strain on the cow and the calf Remember sometimes a c-section is the only option Most dystocia is associated with large calves or small pelvic area of the calving female. Twins or Abnormal presentation can also be the cause. It is important to identify what the cause of dystocia is before pulling the calf. You may need to re-position the calf or perform a c-section instead of using the calf puller.

Once the calf is delivered, it is important to clear mucus from its mouth/airway and stimulate breathing. Sticking a piece of straw into the nostril can help to encourage sneezing and coughing, clearing mucus from the airway. If the calf is not breathing and has had mucus cleared, bouncing it on it’s rear-end can help stimulate breathing.

Beef cut names and cooking methods can be confusing

By Jeannine Schweihofer, Michigan State University Extension Have you ever struggled to figure out how many servings per pound are in different beef cuts? Do all the names of beef cuts confuse you.

Michigan State University Extension has a Michigan Fresh bulletin on handling, using and storing beef. The bulletin lists beef cuts, alternative names, servings per pound and preferred preparation/cookery methods. Beef cut names can be confusing and just because the word steak is in the name, does not mean it should be grilled. Eye of the round steaks are good examples of steaks that should be cooked with moisture and braised. A chuck eye steak and flat iron steak are great candidates for dry heat cookery and grilling.

The flat iron steak comes from the shoulder, but is the second most tender muscle in the beef carcass.

An Interactive Butcher Counter is available from the Beef Checkoff that lets individuals select the cuts of interest and provides recommended cooking, recipe ideas and more.

You can select a beef cut you have, explore new cuts, and search for cuts.

After the appropriate cut is selected and matched with the ideal method of cooking, you should understand the cooking process. Moist heat cookery such as braising or stewing is used with less tender cuts of meat and is cooked at low heat and for a long time. Meat cooked with moist heat should be cooked to around 180 degrees Fahrenheit for best results.

This allows the collagen and connective tissue in the muscle to break down and become tender.

Whole muscle beef steaks that are appropriate for grilling or using dry heat cookery should be cooked to 145 F and allowed to rest for three minutes before eating. Larger roasts like prime rib need longer resting times; typically at least 10 minutes. Letting the meat rest makes sure that juices CONTINUED ON PAGE B6

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are absorbed by the muscle fibers inside the center of the cut and not quickly released onto the plate when it is cut.

Beef should be allowed to rest while still keeping it warm and not allowing it to completely cool. Ground beef needs to be cooked to 160 F or greater in order to be considered safe for consumption. Color is not an indicator of doneness, especially in ground beef.

Enjoy eating your meal that includes beef after utilizing proper selection and cookery.

Horsin’ Around conference at UNL

By IANR University of Nebraska-Lincoln Jeff Mellott will headline the 23rd anin a variety of equine disciplines prior to nual “Horsin’ Around” conference February returning to vet school. In 2013 she received 28-March 1, 2015 in the RB Warren Arena her DVM from Iowa State University and at the Animal Science Complex on the Uniwent on to complete a one-year hospital inversity of Nebraska-Lincoln’s (UNL) East ternship at Kendall Road Equine Hospital in Campus.

Elgin, Illinois, before returning to Nebraska Mellott is a professional All-Aroundand establishing In Touch Equine Veterinary Horseman from Andover, Kansas, and a Services.

AQHA & NSBA judge, past president Danielle Burns of Omaha prides herself in KQHA, and KQHA Volunteer Award 2012. an honest straightforward approach of working with youth and amateurs of all levels and Mellott is a trainer of multiple World and ages. Burns’ primary focus is performance Congress Champions and is one of the industry’s best teachers. His goal is that each rider events, and she specializes in Western Pleasure at AQHA and APHA shows. She is also enjoys the journey to his or her own success an AQHA, NSBA and POA judges. Burns in and out of the arena. For the first time in 17 years, Mellott is now taking outside customalso enjoys pairing horses and riders together that make great teams. ers and works with Youth, Amateur & Select The conference begins at 9 a.m. both days riders. He specializes in All-Around horses and is open to participants of all ages. Adult & exhibitors, especially Horsemanship, Trail, and Western Riding. Mellott will focus on registration is $30 for both days or $20 for Western Horsemanship, English Equitation one day. For youth 18 and under, the cost is $20 for both days or $15 for one day. If the and Trail during the two day event. clinic doesn’t sell out, registration will be Also speaking at the event will be equine veterinarian Amy Cook and Danielle Burn available at the door.

No phone-in registrations are accepted. of Omaha.

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Cold stress: What is cold to a cow?

By Justin Waggoner, Kansas State University Extension As we all know there is no typical weather pattern in Kansas. We experienced a mild fall this year and thus far winter has been interesting in the Sunflower State with record high temperatures followed by brutally cold and windy days.

The downside is that we don’t know what might happen in the New Year, as we approach what are typically the coldest months of the year. Most cattle producers know and appreciate that cold weather increases nutrient requirements. However, the obvious questions that come to mind are “What is cold to cow?” and “What increases (energy, protein etc.) and by how much?”

Cattle are most comfortable within the thermonuetral zone when temperatures are neither too warm nor too cold.

During the winter months cattle experience cold stress anytime the effective ambient temperature, which takes into account wind chill, humidity, etc., drops below the lower critical temperature. The lower critical temperature is influenced by both environmental and animal factors including hair coat and tissue insulation (body condition).

The table below lists the estimated lower critical temperatures of cattle in good body condition with different hair coats. In wet conditions cattle can begin experiencing cold stress at 59°F, which would be a relatively mild winter day. How- ever, if cattle have time to develop a sufficient winter coat the estimated lower critical temperature under dry conditions is 18°F. Estimated lower critical temperatures for beef cattle Coat Condition Critical Temperature Wet or summer coat 59°F Dry fall coat 45°F Dry winter coat 32°F Dry heavy winter coat 18°F Cold stress increases maintenance energy requirements but does not impact protein, mineral or vitamin requirements. The general rule of thumb (for a cow in good body condition, BCS = 5 or greater) is to increase the energy density of the ration by 1% for each degree (Fahrenheit) below the lower critical temperature. The classic response to cold stress in confinement situations is an increase in voluntary intake. However, it has been documented that grazing beef cows may spend less time grazing as temperatures decline below freezing, which reduces forage intake (Adams et al., 1986) and makes the challenge of meeting the cow’s nutrient requirements even greater. In many cases feeding a greater amount of low-quality hay may not provide sufficient energy. Therefore providing additional energy by feeding a relatively higher-quality hay or grain may be required.

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By Roger Gates, South Dakota State University Winter feed represents one of the largest costs for a livestock production enterprise. Grazing pasture that has been stockpiled for winter use is a rational alternative to limit costs resulting from both harvest (or purchase) and feeding of hay.

Allocation of feed resources available from winter pasture is simplified to a degree because the quantity available can be determined as the winter grazing period begins. Total feed available is entirely dependent on growing conditions during the preceding summer. No additional vegetation accumulation will follow a killing frost. Careful observation, supplemented with simple clipping can provide a very reliable estimate of the total feed available. Unlike grazing plans developed for the growing season, for which uncertainty is substantial because of rainfall variation, the uncertainty associated with winter grazing plans depends on snowfall.

Winter grazing may be limited by the duration of open conditions which permit reliable grazing access. However, many producers, determined to make winter grazing part of a year-round grazing goal, have succeeded in providing grazing even when snow cover is substantial.

Exploiting diet selection Conventionally, winter grazing involves turning livestock out in large pastures, anticipating the need to provide a protein supplement, particularly as the season advances and providing hay when snow cover interrupts or finally prevents access to grazing. This procedure may minimize labor and expense early in the winter, but it ignores the opportunity to exploit one of the main tools available to the manager, animal diet selection. Grazing animals have an extraordinary ability to select a highly nutritious diet, even if average pasture quality is low. By selecting plants and parts of plants that are most palatable, both the energy and protein content of the diet can be considerably better than what the chemical analysis of a “representative” clipped pasture sample might suggest.

Allocating nutrients The challenge for the grazing manager is to optimally allocate those “most palatable” components available from the winter pasture. Allocating an entire pasture allows livestock to select a relatively high quality diet initially, but the opportunity to select a nutritious diet declines because, in the winter, there is no replacement of new and nutritious plant tissue as occurs during the growing season.

Winter rotation The alternative to providing the pasture “all at once,” is to ration access gradually. More intensive winter grazing management, such as strip grazing, buffers the consumption of the most nutritious plants and plant parts, so that a more nutritious diet is available later into the winter. Decline in nutritional value is limited once vegetation is stockpiled and “cured” at the end of the growing season. An opportunity for livestock to select a “better than average” diet can be preserved by using a rationing strategy. The greater the opportunity livestock are given to select, the more nutritious a diet they can obtain. Managers control this through the total quantity of pasture which is accessible. In addition to extending the nutritional value of winter pasture, a rotational plan such as strip grazing can improve the utilization of the pasture through reductions in trampling and fouling. A rotation plan can be beneficial during the winter, just as it can be during the growing season. While there is no benefit from accumulated growth during a deferment, moving to a fresh pasture, even once or twice during the winter, distributes grazing pressure better across more plants and tends to maintain nutrient levels instead of a continuous decline which would occur without rotation.

Balancing plant and animal needs Decisions about winter grazing should consider at least two aspects, the nutritional needs of the livestock and stewardship of resources. Nutrient content of dormant forage is generally adequate, especially for the needs of a mature, dry cow. If the rationale for winter grazing is to limit costs, then expenditures for supplemental feed should be minimized.

Protein is likely to be the first limiting nutrient in dormant pasture. Needs for supplementation will increase as nutrient demands increase, particularly for a pregnant female.

Testing the nutrient content of the vegetation selected by animals provides the best guidelines for determining supplementation needs. Another approach is to use the NUTBAL procedure while cattle are grazing. Fecal samples are collected from the pasture and submitted through NRCS. Sample analysis, along with descriptions of the vegetation and the class and condition of cattle, provide guidance about the energy and protein adequacy of the diet being consumed.

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Rotational grazing during winter CONTINUED FROM PAGE B8

Protecting the resource The “take half” rule of thumb is appropriate for winter grazing as much as during the growing season. Warm-season grasses, in particular, are susceptible to close grazing because substantial carbohydrate storage is located in above ground stem bases. Leaving sufficient cover to capture snow and protect the soil surface from exposure are critical. Late winter of early spring rains can be damaging rather than beneficial if the soil surface is left unprotected because of excessive winter defoliation.

Rotation to maintain dietary protein A capacity of ruminant livestock that can be exploited in winter grazing is their ability to recycle nitrogen. Dietary protein is essential for livestock, primarily to supply nitrogen. Optimal nitrogen concentrations in the rumen are necessary to maintain fiber digestion. Facilitating fiber digestion is critical to maintaining livestock performance on winter pasture because of the typically high fiber content of the diet. Research which has demonstrated adequate performance of beef cows when they receive supplemental protein every third day or even once a week demonstrates this capacity to recycle nitrogen and maintain adequate rumen concentrations. Grazing managers can take advantage of the same phenomena. Since animal selection results in the highest quality diet when access to “fresh” pasture is first provided, protein and therefore dietary nitrogen concentrations will be highest initially when a new strip is offered.

Dietary quality may decline as the duration of occupation advances, however rumen nitrogen concentrations are likely to remain adequate. Providing a new strip every third day is probably sufficient to provide adequate nutrition for dry, pregnant mature beef cows.

Winter grazing requires prudent planning. Provision must be made for adequate water accessibility, protection from severe conditions and contingency for feed provision during blizzards or heavy snow cover. Nonetheless, grazing dormant pastures can provide attractive alternatives to reduce winter feed costs. While more intensive grazing management requires planning and time, this may be the year to consider it.

It provides one way to make the low cost feed from pasture stretch as far as possible.

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Kitchen cabinet remedies

Let salt come to the rescue. It can reduce swelling and discomfort in your throat and nose. For sore throats, gargle with salt alone or salt and baking soda (1 teaspoon of salt, or ½ teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of baking soda combined) stirred into one 8-ounce glass of warm water. Gargle with the full glass and do this several times a day until the sore throat is gone. If after a couple of days, you still have a sore throat, see a doctor, because it could be a strep throat.

For stuffy noses, use saline spray or you can buy a Neti pot.

It looks like a little ceramic “Aladdin’s lamp.” Put salt and water into this and give yourself a real nose and throat wash.

This can bring relief to allergy sufferers or people with sinus problems.

A few drops of vegetable oil (most people use olive oil) can be put into the ear of a child complaining of an earache.

Some parents warm it slightly, but that is not necessary. If your child wakes up in the middle of the night, these oils work almost as well as over-the-counter eardrops to equalize pressure and reduce discomfort. Earaches are more painful if the child is laying flat, so be sure to prop your child up a little when he is going to sleep and give children’s pain medication as needed. Just be sure not to exceed the dose or give more often than the instructions say.

Ginger tea is good for upset stomachs or digestion problems. You can buy it in tea bags or make your own by adding ¼ cup of fresh grated ginger root to 2 cups of water.

Boil this for 2 minutes, strain, and if you want it sweet, add some honey.

Chicken soup–whether homemade or canned–has been shown to ease the symptoms of the common cold. While scientists still don’t fully understand which ingredients in chicken soup have anti-inflammatory properties similar to over-the-counter medications, they believe that the chicken broth is effective and other kinds of soups are not.

Baking soda has many health uses. A couple of tablespoons in your baby’s bath water will make her diaper rash less bothersome, and you can combine baking soda with water to make a soothing paste that can be applied to bug bites/stings, rashes, poison ivy, and sun burns. It provides a lot of relief for just a few pennies.

White grape juice can help replace lost fluids and electrolytes (important salts and minerals) in children with mild diarrhea.

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Water–Use cold water for burns and steam for stuffy noses. If you are congested and don’t have asthma, spend a couple of minutes over a simmering pot of water or in a steam-filled bathroom. Be sure to sleep on your side or prop yourself up with pillows. If you have a dry cough, a humidifier near you bed can help. A cool mist humidifier is safer to use with children.

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Using feed-grade antibiotics for livestock

By Russ Daly, DVM, DACVPM, South Dakota State University Recently, livestock producers and veterinarians have been hearing about changes coming in the way antibiotics are used in food animals. In mid-December, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a final “guidance for industry” that starts the clock running on some of these changes. Initially, it’s the animal health companies that will be adjusting their practices -- adjustments that will eventually make their way down to the people who prescribe and use the drugs: veterinarians and livestock producers.

The role of livestock antibiotics in contributing to resistant bacterial infections in humans is complex and has been long-debated. Producer associations have seen the writing on the wall for a couple of years now that these changes were coming. But what do they actually mean for producers?

What will change: The labeled uses of “medically important” antibiotics for growth promotion and improvements in feed efficiency will go away. The FDA is asking drug manufacturers to voluntarily take these uses off their products’ labels. Because extra-label use of feed grade antibiotics is illegal, these uses will no longer be legal as well. The companies have until mid-March to tell the FDA what products they plan to do this with. After that, they have three years to make the label changes, so livestock producers currently using antibiotics for growth promotion will have time to adjust, depending on how quickly the companies switch over.

The list of what FDA considers “medically important” antibiotics is pretty long. It contains older drugs like tetracyclines and penicillin along with classes of drugs that are more critical to human medicine, such as cephalosporins and fluoroquinolones. When it comes to growth-promoting antibiotics that fall into this category, it’s drugs like tetracyclines, tylosin, and neomycin that will be affected.

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control, or prevention. The VFD is not a new classification; it’s currently being used for newer feed-grade drugs like Pulmotil® in pigs and cattle and Nuflor® in pigs and fish.

This means that before a producer can obtain (for example) CTC (chlortetracycline) crumbles for his calves or pigs, he will have to obtain a VFD form filled out by his veterinarian.

The form will specify the farm and animals to be treated, the duration of treatment, and which drug is to be used. The feed mill or distributor would need to have a properly completed VFD before they could supply the feed.

The VFD won’t be able to come from just any veterinarian.

A veterinarian would only be able to issue a VFD for use in animals “under his or her supervision or oversight in the course of his or her professional practice, and in compliance with all applicable veterinary licensing and practice requirements.” Right now VFD’s have to be issued in the midst of a valid veterinary-client-patient relationship (VCPR) that’s spelled out by federal regulation. The new changes add some flexibility in that this relationship will be deemed appropriate by state and professional entities, such as the Board of Veterinary Examiners in South Dakota. This flexibility means that far-flung cattle enterprises may not need to be treated the same as an intensely managed hog operation, in regards to veterinary oversight. But it still means that a veterinarian needs to be involved – one that knows the operation and its needs well.

The VFD forms will be easier to manage. Everyone’s recordkeeping requirement will be cut from 2 years to 1 year. The forms will be able to be transmitted and stored electronically. And thankfully for this veterinarian, they will no longer have to include an estimate of how much of the medication the animals will consume in the given time frame (this was hard to accurately guess a lot of times). The form will need to simply specify the inclusion rate of the drug, the number of animals to be fed, and the duration of the feeding.

What won’t change: The ability to use feed-grade antibiotics to treat, control, or prevent bacterial diseases. The term “prevention” is used in the situation where there is a very high risk of illness if you don’t administer the antibiotic. However, producers will need to obtain a VFD for these products as explained above.

How one uses and obtains non-“medically important” feed grade products. Examples of these include ionophores like Rumensin®, Bovatec®, most coccidiosis medications, and certain growth-promoting medications like bacitracin (BMD®). Since they’re not used very often if at all in human medicine, there will be no changes in their use.

Uses of water and injectable antibiotics – yet. There are proposals out there that would move water medications to “prescription” status like many injectable antibiotics.

Extra label uses of feed-grade medications. Any use of feed grade medications not in accordance with their label is illegal now, and it will remain so.

The ability of current distributors and feed mills to supply these products. Yes, there will be more paperwork related to more VFD forms, but these new proposals do not limit these businesses in what they can carry or manufacture.

The need for veterinarians to be involved in decisions about feed-grade antibiotics. There is no better source of information about the proper uses of these products in livestock populations than the herd veterinarian. A close relationship with a veterinarian means that producers may avoid wasting time and money on ineffective uses of these products. Better yet, it may result in practical advice on how to prevent illnesses that would necessitate the uses of these products.

Antibiotic resistance is a complex and sometimes contentious topic among animal and human health professionals.

The complexity of the issue means that a “silver bullet” solution is not going to present itself any time soon. All of us involved in using these products—in animals and people alike—play a role in ensuring that they continue to work for the sake of our animals and our family members. Understanding these proposed changes and proactively deciding how they will work into your operation is a great first step that we can all take.

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Bull trout redd counts completed for 2014

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) streams in Glacier National Park and 10 Fisheries Field crews have completed the other Middle Fork tributaries in the Great annual inventory of bull trout spawning Bear and Bob Marshall Wilderness areas. sites in the Clark Fork, Flathead, and KooThese basin-wide counts have shown that the eight index streams support about 45% tenai drainages, which comprise northwest of the annual bull trout spawning run out Montana’s FWP Region One. Experienced of Flathead Lake and allows us to estimate observers walk known spawning areas and total redd numbers with a high degree of count the number of spawning nests called confidence. Using the 2014 index count of redds. Female bull trout excavate a depres183 redds, we estimate a basin-wide total sion in the streambed where she deposits her of 407 this year. Overall, redd counts for eggs which are immediately fertilized by a Flathead Lake appear stable. male. These nests, called redds, are typically Hungry Horse Reservoir/South Fork: four to six feet long by three feet wide, or In the South Fork FWP has annually even larger and are easily identified when counted four tributaries draining directly walking down the stream channel. Redd into Hungry Horse Reservoir for the past 22 counts are indicative of the abundance levyears. These streams support about 20% of els of spawning adult bull trout each year. total spawning in the South Fork drainage.

Redd counts are used to assess status and The 2014 count of 35 for the reservoir tributrends in bull trout populations in northwest taries does not include Sullivan Creek, due Montana. to high flows and poor visibility following According to Region One Fisheries Proa rain event the day before we attempted gram Manager Mark Deleray, there are no this survey. Sullivan Creek has averaged 45 surprises in the 2014 bull trout redd counts redds annually over the past ten years. The for the Clark Fork, Flathead, and Kootenai other 80% of bull trout spawning occurs in drainages in Northwestern Montana.

Wilderness streams, which are logistically “In FWP Region One waters, bull trout more difficult to count. Field crews have redd numbers appear stable in all basins, surveyed four of these backcountry spawnbeing very similar to 10-year averages,” ing streams 10 times since counts were inisays Deleray. “In each basin, this year’s tiated 22 years ago in 1993. We have only count may be slightly higher or lower than completed basin-wide counts in the South last year’s, but not significantly different Fork Drainage twice, which included seven than recent years.” Deleray adds that his additional backcountry stream sections staff and cooperators put in a significant where spawning occurs, but is extremely amount of field time to collect these data limited. While the 2014 total of 300 redds is every year. Avista and the Bonneville Power 24% below what we have observed during Administration provide funding assistance. the 10 years when comparable counts were It’s important to have the actual field counts completed. The difference would have been as there is lots of agency and public interest. small if Sullivan Creek could have been Deleray noted that bull trout redd counts counted. Redd numbers in the South Fork provide a means to assess the status of bull appear stable. trout populations over time, and that one Swan Drainage: Index counts in four year’s count alone is not indicative of a stream sections in the Swan Drainage population trend. Rather, these redd counts have been completed annually for the past provide an annual basis for bull trout con32 years. With assistance of Plum Creek servation discussions.

Timber Company and US Forest Service The following is a summary of the status personnel, FWP has completed basin-wide of bull trout redd counts in the drainages of surveys in the Swan annually since 1995. northwest Montana: This includes our four index sections plus Flathead Lake: This was the 35th year an additional six streams. The 2014 basinof annual index counts for Flathead Lake wide total does not include Soup Creek, bull trout. The index count consists of parts which has averaged six redds annually of eight streams and is a partial count for during the past ten years. While this year’s the basin. FWP personnel, with help from basin-wide total of 428 redds is 16% below Glacier National Park staff, survey parts the average over the last decade, it does of four North Fork and four Middle Fork represent a considerable increase over the tributaries each year. The count in the four 2013 count of 335. In the recent six years, North Fork streams over the past 10 years the Swan River redd counts appear to have has ranged from 54 to 144, averaging 90 stabilized around this lower level. Since redds. The 2014 count of 51 is 43% below 2009 efforts have been made to reduce the this 10 year mean, but similar to the counts population of non-native lake trout in Swan of 54 in 2010 and 58 in 2012. These counts Lake. Although identification of the exact are comparable to the low counts in 1996 mechanism is difficult, reductions in the and 1997. Low counts in three of these number of redds in the Swan drainage are four streams could be the result of stream likely the result of competition/predation habitat changes, past research handling of from lake trout and netting by catch mortaljuvenile bull trout, or other factors. Outside ity from the lake trout suppression project. of the four North Fork index reaches, FWP Upper Stillwater and Whitefish Lakes: counted over 100 redds in the Canadian Upper Stillwater Lake and Whitefish Lake North Fork and others in additional Monsupport bull trout populations which are not tana North Fork tributaries. part of the larger systems. Bull trout from Counts in the four Middle Fork reaches Upper Stillwater Lake spawn in the Stillhave ranged from 47 to 171 over the past water River upstream from Stryker and in decade, averaging 105 redds. The current Fitzsimmons Creek. Those from Whitefish count of 132 is higher than seven of the past Lake spawn in Swift Creek and the West 10 years and 26% above average. Counts in Fork of Swift Creek. FWP has monitored recent years are similar to the high counts these populations in cooperation with the in the 1980s. When combined, the eight Department of Natural Resources and stream index count of 183 is similar to the Conservation for the past 18 and 20 years average number (199) observed over the respectively. The 2014 counts in both of past 10 years. Every three to five years these systems are very similar to the avercrews count all 33 stream sections that are age over the past 10 years. Redd numbers known to support bull trout spawning. This appear stable. includes the upper main stem of the North Lower Clark Fork: Bull trout inhabitFork and six of it’s tributaries in British ing the lower Clark Fork River and the Columbia, two additional Middle Fork CONTINUED ON PAGE B15

Bull trout redd counts

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reservoirs behind Thompson Falls, Noxon Rapids and Cabinet Gorge Dams spawn in 18 accessible tributaries from the Thompson River downstream to Cabinet Gorge. Data in the attached table come from tributaries to the Clark Fork River from the Thompson River downstream to Idaho. Field crews have monitored spawning runs in these streams annually over the past 14 years. The 2014 count of 95 redds is very similar to the annual average observed during the last decade. Overall redd numbers appear stable. Bull trout inhabiting the lower Clark Fork River spawn and rear in tributaries to Thompson Falls, Noxon and Cabinet Gorge Reservoirs. Approximately 18 accessible tributaries from eight major drainages are monitored annually by crews from FWP, AVISTA Utilities, Plum Creek Timber Company, and the USFS. Kootenai Drainage: Over the past 20 years, bull trout redd counts have been completed on the Wigwam River and three other Kootenai River tributaries in Canada, the Grave Creek Drainage, the Quartz Creek Drainage, O’Brian, Pipe, Bear, the West Fisher and the Callahan Creek Drainage. This effort includes assistance from British Columbia. The vast majority of bull trout from Koocanusa Reservoir and the Kootenai River upstream spawn in the Canadian tributaries. These tributaries in British Columbia accounted for an average of 94% of the annual spawning in the Kootenai Drainage over the past ten years. The 2014 count of 2027 redds in the Kootenai drainage is very similar to the 10 year average of 2134 redds.

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- The processor unrolls and processes round bales with PTO-powered flails. This process blows away mold, dust and mildew.

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Plan now for colostrum needs this spring

By Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Extension It is not too soon to begin to prepare for the spring calving season. Locating, obtaining, and storing several doses of colostrum or colostrum replacer will come in handy before the first heifers start to go into labor.

Calves born after a difficult birth are at a high risk of failing to receive adequate colostrum by natural suckling because of greatly decreased colostrum intake. Calves that are born to a prolonged stage II of parturition (delivery through the pelvic canal) very often suffer from severe respiratory acidosis. Acidotic calves are less efficient at absorbing colostral immunoglobulins even if artificially fed colostrum.

The only disease protection baby calves will receive is via the passive transfer of antibodies (immunoglobulins) from the colostrum that they ingest. Therefore effort should be made to provide weak newborn calves with the best source of colostrum available via bottle suckling or tube feeding.

Natural colostrum is still considered the best source of the immunoglobulins for disease protection for the calf. If there is still a dairy in your area, the opportunity may exist to obtain some natural colostrum from newly freshened dairy cows. Avoid obtaining colostrum from dairies that are known to have had an incidence of “Johnes Disease”.

Fresh colostrum can be stored in 1 quart doses by putting that much (1 quart) in a gallon-size Ziploc bag. Lay the bags flat to freeze in the freezer. When it is time to thaw the colostrum, it will be easier and quicker to thaw, compared to 2 quarts or more in a big frozen chunk. The amount of immunoglobulin ingested is also a major determinant of final blood immunoglobulin concentration. A practical “rule-ofthumb” is to feed 5 to 6% of the calf’s body weight within the first 6 hours and repeat the feeding when the calf is about 12 hours old. For an 80 pound calf, this will equate to approximately 2 quarts of colostrum per feeding. Consequently, if the calf is quite large (about 100 pounds), then the amount of colostrum will need to be increased accordingly to 2 ½ quarts per feeding.

If there is no source of natural colostrum available, purchase a few doses of a commercial colostrum “replacer”.

Colostrum replacers will contain greater than 100 grams of immunoglobulin per dose. Make certain to read the label before purchasing. Colostrum replacers may seem expensive, but the high price of calves strongly suggests that every effort to keep all of them alive is worth the investment.

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Helping wheat defend itself against damaging viruses

By K-State Research and Extension News Wheat diseases caused by a host of viruses that might include wheat streak mosaic, triticum mosaic, soil-borne mosaic and barley yellow dwarf could cost producers 5 to 10 percent or more in yield reductions per crop, but a major advance in developing broad disease-resistant wheat is on the horizon.

John Fellers, molecular biologist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (http://ars. usda.gov/main/main.htm), and Harold Trick, plant geneticist for Kansas State University (K-State), have led an effort to develop a patent-pending genetic engineering technology that builds resistance to certain viruses in the wheat plant itself. And although genetically engineered wheat is not an option in the market today, their research is building this resistance in non-genetically engineered wheat lines as well. “(Wheat viruses) are a serious problem,” Trick said.

“Wheat streak mosaic virus is one of the most devastating viruses we have. It’s prevalent this year. In addition to that, we have several other diseases, triticum mosaic virus and soil-borne mosaic virus, that are serious diseases.”

Knowing how costly these diseases can be for producers, Fellers has worked on finding solutions for resistance throughout his career. As a doctoral student at the University of Kentucky, he used a technology in his research called pathogen-derived resistance, or RNA-mediated resistance - a process that requires putting a piece of a virus into a plant to make it resistant to that particular virus. Most of the viruses that infect wheat are RNA viruses, he said.

“The plant has its own biological defense system,” Fellers said. “We were just triggering that with this technology.”

Now Fellers, with the help of Trick, his wheat transformation facility and K-State graduate students, have developed transgenic wheat lines that contain small pieces of wheat streak mosaic virus and triticum mosaic virus RNA. “It’s kind of like forming a hairpin of RNA,” Fellers said.

“What happens is the plant recognizes this RNA isn’t right, so it clips a piece of it and chops it up, but then it keeps a copy for itself. Then we have a resistance element.”

Fellers compared the process to the old days of viewing most wanted posters on the post office wall. The piece of foreign RNA from the virus, which is a parasite, is one of those most wanted posters. Because the virus is a parasite, it has to seize or hijack part of the plant system to make proteins that it needs to replicate.

When the virus comes into the plant, the plant holds up that poster from the post office wall, recognizes the virus, and doesn’t allow the virus to replicate and go through its lifecycle.

A broad resistance goal Trick said it wasn’t difficult to incorporate the RNA into the wheat, as it involved a standard transformation process where the DNA encoding the RNA was introduced into plant cells, plants were regenerated from these transformed cells, and then the transgenic plants underwent testing for disease resistance.

“The problem with this technology is the most wanted poster is only for one individual,” Trick added. “If we were trying to target multiple genes, we’d have to make another vector for a second virus, then create that transgenic, which we have done. So, we have different plants that are genetically resistant to wheat streak mosaic virus and plants that are resistant to triticum mosaic virus. We would like to get something that has broad resistance to many different viruses.”

Knowing again that the viruses are parasites that rely on part of the plant system to replicate, it may be possible to shut off these plant systems to prevent viral replication, Trick said, which in essence means making a most wanted poster for specific plant genes.

Fellers and Trick have made additional transgenic plants with a most wanted poster for these plant genes and tested their new plants for resistance to a number of wheat viruses.

“We’re now able to target barley yellow dwarf and soilborne mosaic viruses,” Fellers said. “We’ve also done mixed infection tests with wheat streak mosaic and triticum mosaic (viruses), and our initial results now are that they’re all resistant. We’re very cautious, but our initial indications show we have come up with something that provides broad resistance to these four viruses. We thought it was important enough to file for a patent.”

Fellers said this work is a proof of concept, meaning it shows that researchers have an ability now to address these virus issues. The fact that the process uses genetic engineerCONTINUED ON PAGE B18

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By Sharon Durham, Agricultural Research Service VIVO, a Web application used internally by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists since 2012 to allow better national networking across disciplines and locations, is now available to the public. USDA VIVO will be a “onestop shop” for Federal agriculture expertise and research outcomes.

“USDA employs over 5,000 researchers to ensure our programs are based on sound public policy and the best available science,” said USDA Chief Scientist and Undersecretary for Research, Education, and Economics Dr. Catherine Woteki.

“USDA VIVO provides a powerful Web search tool for connecting interdisciplinary researchers, research projects and outcomes with others who might bring a different approach or scope to a research project. Inviting private citizens to use the system will increase the potential for collaboration to solve food- and agriculture-related problems.”

The idea behind USDA VIVO is to link researchers with peers and potential collaborators to ignite synergy among our nation’s best scientific minds and to spark unique approaches to some of our toughest agricultural problems. This efficient networking tool enables scientists to easily locate others with a particular expertise. VIVO also makes it possible to quickly identify scientific expertise and respond to emerging agricultural issues, like specific plant and animal disease or pests.

USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Economic Research Service, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, National Agricultural Statistics Service and Forest Service are the first five USDA agencies to participate in VIVO. The National Agricultural Library, which is part of ARS, will host the Web application. USDA hopes to add other agencies in the future.

VIVO was in part developed under a $12.2 million grant from the National Center for Research Resources, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The grant, made under the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, was provided to the University of Florida and collaborators at Cornell University, Indiana University, Weill Cornell Medical College, Washington University in St. Louis, the Scripps Research Institute and the Ponce School of Medicine.

VIVO’s underlying database draws information about research being conducted by USDA scientists from official public systems of record and then makes it uniformly available for searching. The data can then be easily leveraged in other applications. In this way, USDA is also making its research projects and related impacts available to the Federal RePORTER tool, released by NIH on September 22, 2014.

Federal RePORTER is part of a collaborative effort between Federal entities and other research institutions to create a repository that will be useful to assess the impact of Federal research and development investments.

Helping wheat defend itself against damaging viruses CONTINUED FROM PAGE B17

ing would mean that getting broad-resistance wheat would take some time considering the public and industry would have to accept it first.

However, Trick said they are now pursuing a non-genetically engineered method that involves turning off specific plant genes using mutations. With this method, the researchers could develop the technology and incorporate it into the K-State breeding program without regulations.

“We would hope the turn around time would be quick, but it’s still classical breeding,” Fellers said of using mutations.

“It’s a matter of developing markers and getting them in the varieties. We have been using Jagger and Karl 92, varieties that are already past their prime, so we have to get them in some newer varieties.”

The Kansas Wheat Commission has provided funding for this research. More information about K-State’s Department of Plant Pathology is available online (http://www.plantpath. ksu.edu). A video interview with Fellers and Trick can be found on the K-State Research and Extension YouTube page (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXiw78MpS0E&featu re=youtu.be). ##### Old age is just like a dream: You remember very little of it the next day.

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See Me About Your Bale Processor Needs Supreme Mixers available. Call Huggy Bear Highline BP4065 bale processor. Tag #Horz1214......................................$8500 2011 Haybuster 2800 square/round bale processor. In excellent shape. Tag #WarrenM1114..................................................................................$30,000 Haybuster 2640 bale processor. Tag #BrenB0814 Highline 6800 7-bale multibale processor. Tag #JR1113............................$8500 Haybuster multi-bale bale processor. Tag #Rum0411.............................$12,500 High-Line multi-bale processor. Tag #FThompson0109.............................$7000

TRUCKS

1967 Ford F600 grain truck, single axle, 15-ft. box. Tag #JerSmt1114........$3500 Mayflower truck, 30-ft. van body. Tag #LarryK1114 1972 Ford tandem axle twin screw grain truck, 475 gas engine, 20-ft. grain box, 102,000 miles. Tag #PhilH0914..........................................................$23,000 1955 Dodge 1-ton truck with box and hoist. Tag #Harry0614......................$5300 1969 Ford F600 grain truck, 15-ft. box. Tag #Russ0514..............................$3500 1985 GMC 2 ton truck, 350 engine, only 26,000 miles. Real clean truck with custom built 2 compartment tender box. Tag #GaryY0514.............................$12,000 2001 Peterbilt with 2009 drop deck trailer. Tag #ArtH0414

TRAILERS

1-ton trailer with dump box. Tag #ANF1114 Continental 6x16 enclosed cargo trailer. Tag #LarryK1014........................$5700 Continental 8x20 cargo trailer, 12 volt battery system, LED lights. Tag #LarryK1014................................................................................................$8500 Max Load 26-ft. gooseneck trailer. Used very little. Tag #DonH0714..........$6500 2005 Exiss 3 slant horse trailer, tack room. Tag #JonH0714 2010 Wahl 16-ft. trailer, 2-ft. beavertail, 8-ft. wide, 12,000 lb axles, new wheels and tires, pintle hitch. Good trailer for backhoe. Tag #WahlF0614.........$7500 Wahl 8-ft. homemade trailer, expanded metal sides. Good for hauling debris or lawn leaves, dirt. Tag #WahlF0614........................................................$2900 2008 PJ 28-ft. dually trailer, Tulsa winch. Like new. Tag #TickT0614..........13,500 24-ft. flatbed on wheels with headache rack. Tag #Russ0514.....................$1500 1987 Lode King grain and fertilizer tender, 10-ft. tank and 8-ft. tank. Tag #DaveS0414.........................................................................................$2500

PICKUPS & CARS

1974 Ford F350 pickup, automatic, duals, tool box, air compressor under hood, 300 gallon fuel tank with electric pump, Lincoln G8000 generator, 59,364 actual miles. Tag #RickT1014 2009 Chevrolet Corvette 430 hp, 6 speed manual, 8400 miles, Crystal Red metallic. Tag #LarryK1014..................................................................$42,000 1985 Ford F250 pickup, 4x4, 460 engine, 4 speed transmission, 9-ft. flatbed, 115,000 miles. Tag #DaveS0414...........................................................$2900 1975 Ford F250 2WD pickup, camper special, 390 engine, 4 speed, 77,010 miles. Tag #Russ0214...........................................................................$3500 1954 Dodge 3/4 ton pickup, V8 engine. Tag #DonB1213

HARROWS & HEAVY HARROWS AVAILABLE

NEW ITEMS

NEW PJ trailers. Tag #EEquip0215......................................... Call for prices 45x90 building located in Cut Bank. Will rent or sell. Tag #RTrent0215......Call 8-ft. x 12-ft. flatbed off pickup. Tag #HiddenL0215................................. $1900 Case 1030 tractor, cab, 540 PTO. Tag #ArtH0215................................. $3800 Mack cabover tandem axle truck, 20-ft. box, hoist, no power steering. Tag #MarvinG0215................................................................................ $6500 Hesston 4700 big square baler, 3-ft.x321/2” bales. Tag #Hoss0215... $10,000 (2) John Deere 212 pickup headers, 11-ft. Sund pickup attachments. Tag #Simmes0215 John Deere 4020 2WD diesel tractor, 3-pt., dual PTO, John Deere 48 loader, new clutch, new alternator, new engine overhaul. Good looking tractor.

Tag #Hug0215.............................................................................. $13,500 1974 26-ft. triple axle gooseneck trailer, round bale rack, new tires, new axles.

Nice shape. Tag #DeanL0215......................................................... $6500 1954 Keystone 36-ft. cattle trailer, tires are good, floor need repair. Tag #DeanL0215 1969 Chevrolet 2 ton grain truck, 15-ft. box. Tag #DeanL0215............. $3500 100 gallon galvanized tank. Tag #DeanL0215......................................... $750 1981 Ford pickup, 4 speed. Tag #DeanL0215 1977 Ford F350 service pickup, service box, air compressor. Tag #DeanL0215 Wilray 18-ft. gooseneck stock trailer. Tag #DeanL0215......................... $2500 1988 Chevrolet one ton pickup, flatbed, gooseneck ball. Tag #DeanL0215 1983 John Deere 8820 combine, 3661 hours. With or without header. Tag #Trace0215.................................................................................. $19,500 New Holland TV145 bidirectional tractor, PTO and 3-pt. both ends, grapple fork, 4662 hours. Tag #Dave0215................................................. $68,000 2005 John Deere 9760 small grain combine, 1400 separator hours. Tag #Rog0215.................................................................................. $119,000 Flexi-Coil 820 62-ft. plow, 4 bar harrow. Tag #Rog0215..................... $51,000 Flexi-Coil 47-ft. plow, 3 bar harrow. Tag #Rog0215............................ $43,000 14-ft. blade off Case IH Magnum 300 tractor. Tag #0215.................... $16,500 Morris 4 drill hitch, may fit John Deere drills. Tag #JohnP0215............ $1900 JCB 4WD backhoe loader, no extended hoe. Tag #Wayne0215........ $19,500 1987 Buick LeSabre 4 door sedan, good tires, 103,000 miles. Tag #Wayne0215................................................................................... $1500 Flexi-Coil 340 40-ft. plow. Tag #ArtHanson0215................................ $11,500

MISCELLANEOUS

New Shaver and Ezee-On pounders available Powder River calf table. Tag #Horz1214.....................................................$1250 Farmhand 228 loader, 8-ft. scoop. Tag #ANF1214......................................$4000 2011 Dodge long box, fender flares, rear bumper and tailgate. Brand new, black in color. Tag #DanG1214.......................................................................$5500 New Spray Lift hydraulic jack for high clearance sprayers. Tag #BigS1014.$2700 Grizzly 3-pt. backhoe. Tag #ANF1014.........................................................$3500 1982 Valmar 240 granular applicator, hydraulic drive, mounted on homemade cart. Tag #HerbK0914 Farmhand 228 loader, grapple off John Deere 4020. Tag #ANF0914 PTO water pump. Tag #HugBr0914...............................................................$500 Alloway 20-ft. flail shredder. Tag #PatW0914...........................................$12,000 2010 REM 2700 grain vac, 2 flexible spouts and handle, 168 hours. Tag #TL0814 Cherokee 3-pt. post pounder. Tag #Bob0714................................................$750 Concrete culverts in 13-ft. lengths. Discounted. Tag #GlenH0714 New Danuser SM 40 hammer for skidsteer. Tag #Hug0514.......................$8500 New Pasture harrow for sale. Tag #Hug0514............................ $179 per section Lambordine used engine off 1502 tank. Tag #BrandtH0514......................$1950 New Farm King rototillers available. Tag #Hug0514 Bestland hydraulic rock picker, 5-ft. rock fork. Tag #DaveS0414.................$1900 NEW!! Tebben 5-ft. 3-pt. mower. Tag #Hug0414.......................Preseason Price Degelman 46/54 14-ft. blade, hydraulic angle and tilt, off Case IH 305 MFD tractor. Like new. Tag #Jess0414..............................................................$16,500 John Deere 840 loader, off JD 8100. Like new. Tag #ClintonB0414........$14,000 (4) used 23.1x30 tires. Tag #ANF0414. Each................................................$250 (2) new 23.1x30 tires. Tag #ANF0414. Each................................................$1000 (2) like new 24.5x32 tires. Tag #ANF0314 S&I Arrow Front Feeder 20-ft., feeds chopped hay or round bales, heavy duty.

Tag #ANF0114......................................................................................$6000 2000 Finn T92 hydro-seeder, 900 gallon tank. Tag #WilloC1013..............$21,000 18-ft. grain tender with 2 augers, mounted on Ford F800 truck. Tag #ArtH0813 Dodge dually white pickup box. Tag #JP0513.............................................$1800 Far-go 3-point spreader. Tag #RogF0513 14” 4-hole wheel. Tag #Hug0113.....................................................................$25 (5) 11:00x16 rib tires and 8-hole rims. Tag #Hug0113.............................$250 ea.

Engine end 3 point hitch & PTO for 9030 bidirectional. Tag #RogW0512....$3800 6000 gallon fertilizer tank. Tag #SmartCr0711.............................................$6000 8-ft. & 16-ft. cattle guard. Tag #JPrin1210......................................... $550 & $750

GRAIN AUGERS

Sakundiak 8x41-ft. auger, PTO drive. Like new. Tag #ANF1214.................$3500 SnowCo 8006 8x54-ft. PTO grain auger. Tag #GerS1214.............................$550 Brandt 8x50-ft. PTO drive auger, orange. Tag #GerS1214............................$650 8x40-ft. grain auger. Tag #JPrin1214.............................................................$350 Brandt 1070 swing hopper auger, blue. In good shape. Tag #PWic1114....$9500 Brandt 10x60 swing hopper auger, orange. Tag #PatW1114......................$5500 Farm King 10x60 straight auger. Tag #MarkS1014.....................................$2500 Brandt 10x60 swing hopper auger (orange). Tag #PatW1014....................$5500 Brandt 10x70 swing hopper auger (blue). Tag #PatW1014.........................$8500 Bazooka 8”x50 auger with PTO. Tag #PhilH0914.........................................$450 1976 Sakundiak 7”x45 grain auger, Kohler engine. Tag #TL0814

SPRAYERS & SPREADERS

Spray lift jacks for high clearance self-propelled sprayers. Tag #Hug1212............ .....................................................................................................$2500 each Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 114-ft. single boom, double nozzles, windscreens, 1500 gallon tank, 18.4x26 diamond tires. Tag #DaveB1014 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 114-ft. single boom, double nozzles, 1500 gallon tank.

Tag #DaveB0914 1990 Flexi-Coil System 65 sprayer, single 16.5x16.1 tires, wind screens, mixer tank. Tag #PhilA0914.............................................................................$4500 NYB 60-ft. sprayer on truck, induction cone, triple nozzles, 8 hp engine, touchdown wheels, electric end nozzles. Tag #Gordon0814.........................$8500 NYB 60-ft. sprayer mounted on 1971 International pickup. Tag #TL0814 John Deere 301 pull-type spreader. Tag #TL0814 Bourgault 1460 sprayer, 110-ft. booms. Tag #KeithD0714

SWATHERS & MOWER CONDITIONERS

Massey Ferguson 35 28-ft. pull-type swather. In excellent shape with extra parts.

Tag #Hug1114.......................................................................................$1900 1992 Hesston 8100 swather, 30-ft. DSA header with pickup reel. Tag #Herb1014.........................................................................................$15,000 1996 Hesston 8100 swather, 25-ft. header with batt reel, only 555 hours. Tag #TL0814 1987 Westward 7000 swather, 30-ft. header with pickup reel, 2020 hours. New engine, excellent shape. Tag #TL0814 New Holland 495 12-ft. haybine. Tag #KMagee0714..................................$4500 New Holland 1100, gas, gear drive, 12-ft. header. Tag #Scott0414............$6500 John Deere 2320 swather, gas 225 Chrysler engine, 21-ft. DSA header, 5768 hours. New canvas, good shape. Tag #JR1113.....................................$5000 New Holland 2300 14-ft. header. Tag #GlennP0813...................................$6500 New Holland 1116H hay header, 276 Versatile tractor adapter. Tag #Russ0812

ROUND & SQUARE BALERS

Massey Ferguson baler. Tag #JPrin1214.....................................................$600 Hesston 5585 round baler. Tag #Paul1114 Hesston 565A round baler. Tag #DaleH0914 New Holland SP-166 self propelled baler, 2 Wisconsin engine, reconditioned and should run fine. Tag #ANF0714......................................................$8500 New Holland 660 twine wrap baler, new belts. Tag #NorthStar0514..........$6000

Spray lift jacks for high clearance self-propelled sprayers. Tag# Hug1212.. $2500

MANURE SPREADERS

New Holland 130 manure spreader, PTO drive. Tag #Hug1214.................$7000 John Deere ground drive manure spreader. Tag #GaryF0714 John Deere PTO manure spreader. Tag #0811............................................$750

Trader’s Dispatch, February 2015 — Page B20

Golden Triangle Barley Update

NEW DRYLAND ALFALFA

Barley producers are encouraged to mark Tuesday, February 10, 2015, in Conrad, Montana on their calendar for BIG SKY LADAK ALFALFA the Golden Triangle Barley Update featuring some of the • Certified Seed Available industry’s top professionals. The meeting will be held at the • Higher Forage Yield Pondera Shooting Sports Complex (972 Granite Rd, Conrad), and will run from 8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with registration • More Drought Tolerance beginning at 8 a.m. One private/commercial pesticide ap• More Disease Resistance plicator point will be available.

Speakers from Montana State University (MSU) ExtenBIG SKY WHOLESALE SEEDS, INC. sion will include Dr. Mary Burrows on ‘Managing Disease to Produce a High Quality Crop’, Dr. Kevin Wanner speaking P.O. Box 852 – Shelby, Montana 59474 on, ‘Managing Wireworms and Other Insect Pests Damaging (406) 434-5011 Fax (406) 434-5014 Barley’, and Dr. Rachel Endecott covering sprouted grain e-mail: bigskyseeds@3rivers.net and its uses to the livestock industry. Dr. Jamie Sherman, Montana State University’s new barley breeder, will provide an outlook for the barley

program at MSU and goals 8155 Hwy. 10 West for the future.

Missoula, Montana Additionally, Cassidy 406-544-2940 or 406-829-3540 Marn and Steven Becker from the Montana Wheat and E-mail: neilm@lm-machinery.com Barley committee will give an update on activities within the organization. Dave Paul from Watts & Associates will present on, ‘Barley and Malting Barley Crop Insurance with a Look Ahead to Excit1999 Mack RD600 with 3 axle pup... 1980 Cat 130G motor grader, new ing Changes Proposed for ............. Call for Details & Price rubber and ripper............$49,500 2016,’ and Wade Malchow Ford flatbed with National 3T-27 of MillerCoors will cover crane..............................$19,500 2005 Cat 314CLCR blade, hydraulic ‘Sustainable Barley Producthumb, coupler. 3700 hours......... tion.’ The day will conclude .......................................$84,900 with a malting barley industry panel including Jerry Jerome 1994 John Deere 670B motor gradof Busch Agricultural Reer, scarifier......................$44,900 sources, Wade Malchow of Cat 930 loader.....................$21,500 MillerCoors, Mark Black of Malteurop, and Jeff Farkell 2-1995 GMC Topkick bucket trucks, from Centrol Crop Consult8 liter gas, 5 speed.Each............. .......................................$12,500 ing. The day will conclude 1998 Cat 320BL hydraulic thumb. with snacks and refreshments 9810 hours......................$57,500 around 3 p.m.

Lunch will be provided, however, we do ask that operVermeer vibrating cable plow, 2000 hours..............................$13,900 ations please limit themselves Cat 950B wheel loader, general purpose bucket, good rubber............ to two representatives. An .......................................$49,500 RSVP by February 7 to the Glacier County Extension OfFord 9000 4000 gallon water truck with rear spray...................$9600 fice at 873-2239 or glacier@ montana.edu is required for 1997 Hitachi EX200LC-5 hyrdraulic the meeting. thumb. 9300 hours..........$53,900 Lunch and refreshments will be sponsored by the American Malting Barley 1990 P&H 25 ton crane. Only 880 Association, Montana Wheat hours..............................$39,000 1990 Ford 1 ton with service body... and Barley Committee, Cen..........................................$1850 Fiat Allis 16B dozer cab, ripper....... trol Crop Consulting, AB-In.......................................$21,500 Bev, MillerCoors, and Busch Ag and Helena Chemical.

2010 Takeuchi TB153 excavator Questions may be directed with new thumb and only 480 to Kari Lewis, Glacier Counhours..............................$49,500 ty Extension Agent at 8732239 or kari.lewis@montana. edu or Tyler Lane, Choteau Older International truck and 3000 County Extension Agent at gallon steel tank.........$1700 obo Ingersoll Rand DD24 compactor..... tyler.lane@montana.edu or ..........................................$6500 (406) 622-3751.

45,000 lb hydraulic truck mount winch.................................$7000

1978 International dump truck PARTING OUT. Box & cylinder, 10 speed, cab, hood, miscellaneous parts........................CALL

2000 Trail King TKT40 20-ton pintle hitch tilt bed trailer...........$11,900

Case 570 LXT landscape loader...... .......................................$15,750

Trail King TK 13-2400 equipment trailer.................................$6750

LeeBoy 8500 paver with 8- to 15-ft. screed............................$19,500

See us on the web at: www.lm-machinery.com

Log Loaders Available

Magnum 6-ft mulcher. Never used.

Fits skid steer..................$17,500

##### I just bought a new TV. First, I forgot how to turn it on. Then, I forgot how to access the channel menu.

By the time that was all done, I had forgotten what I wanted to watch. ##### How is it I can’t remember the code to open my garage door, but I can still sing a commercial jingle from 40 years ago?

Trader’s Dispatch, February 2015 — Page B21

WE HAVE NEW CASE IH EQUIPMENT ON OUR LOT USED DRILLS - Come In and Make Us An Offer

USED TRACTORS

2014 SeedMaster DEMO, 70-ft. drill, 12” spacing, 780 bushel cart with 10 zone and (3) 260 bushel tanks, fill conveyor all hydraulic, duals, variable rate, tire in tire packers.

Year End Special........................................................................................................................ Call Ezee-On 7550 48-ft. 10” spacing, single shoot with stealth points, variable rate, 3000 cart, 12,000 acres..................................................................................................................................... $49,900

2014 Case IH Farmall 35B ROPS, hydrostatic transmission, L340 340 loader, bucket. 118 hours.................................... $23,200 2013 Case IH Puma 130 with suspension cab, 540/1000 PTO. 163 hours................................................................. $129,000 2012 Case IH Maxxum 125 suspension cab, 540/1000 PTO, 4 remotes, electric armrest, L755 loader, bucket, grapple. 447 hours.......................................................................... $97,000 2011 Case IH Puma 180 with L770 loader, 2735 hours.............. . ................................................................................ $113,000 Case 1486 dual PTO, 2 remotes.................................... $17,500 1976 International 464 with IH loader, 45 hp.................... $6500

USED HAYING

USED 4WD TRACTORS

John Deere 567 round baler.......................................... $14,000 Agco Hesston 856 round baler......................................... $9000

USED SPRAYERS

New Holland S1070 100-ft sprayer................................ $27,000 2014 Patriot 4430 sprayer, loaded........................... COMING IN

USED MISCELLANEOUS

2-2014 Case IH 550 Quad tracks, loaded, 1 with PTO................ . 2014 Case IH Steiger 550Q 6 remotes, leather cab, 372 receiver with auto steer, monitor. Loaded with all the extras. 652 ............................................................................ COMING IN 2013 Westfield 10”x70-ft. auger..................................... $11,500 2-2011 Case IH 550 Quad Trac, low hours, one with PTO, hours........................................................................ $369,000 Alloway 10”x70-ft. swing auger, hanger bearings, 540 PTO....... . loaded........................................................................JUST IN Case 2870 4WD, 5454 hours............................................ $3500 ..................................................................................... $6500

USED COMBINES & HEADER

Case IH 8120 538 rotor hours, 600 monitor, 900/60R32 drive, yield/moisture, chopper, HID stadium lighting......... $270,000 2013 Case IH 7230 long auger, Nav II, 372 antenna, yield/moisture.......................................................................... $343,000 2012 Case IH 7230 luxury cab, rock trap, long auger, chopper, power mirrors, HID lighting, yield/moisture logging..$307,000 2011 Case IH 7120 luxury cab, rock trap, long auger, chopper, HID lighting, yield/moisture logging......................... $282,000

2013 Case IH 8230

2011 Case IH 7120 586 rotor hours, rock trap, long unload auger, chopper, monitor, yield/moisture............................. $262,000 2011 Case IH 7120 600 rotor hours, luxury cab, 900/60R32 R1 drive, rock trap, chopper, yield/moisture, 600 monitor.$272,000 2009 Case IH 7120 Pro 600 monitor, chopper, long auger, 780 hours........................................................................ $235,000 Case IH 1020 flex header with regular reel and Crary air reel, transport trailer.......................................................... $16,000

small grains, long auger, large screen, leather, HID lighting, power mirrors, auto guidance, trailer hitch, 285 separator hours...........................$364,525

Are you in the market for a used combine?

Come see us at Border Plains Equipment today!!

Visit us on the web at: www.borderplains.com

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Border Plains Equipment - Glasgow, Montana

Brandt 1020 grain cart Brandt 8”x40 grain auger

AFTER HOURS SALES: Pete Pederson 406-263-7140

SERVICE: Nancy 406-263-9347

PARTS: Larry Legare 406-263-2641

Trader’s Dispatch, February 2015 — Page B22

A good year to shorten breeding season

Monday February 16th, 2015

New Bale King bale processors IN STOCK

8100

square bale processor

5100

round bale processor

Used Haybuster 2650

round bale processor......$10,000/OBO

ZANE

Insulated Winter Tanks 300 to 2000 gallon - IN STOCK

Round or Rectangular

New Stur-D Porta-Tub FOR SALE OR RENT Round Bale Feeders

One piece welded construction gives you many years of maintenance-free service.

Approximately two feet of solid skirting means less hay waste.

Solid, high tensile steel slant bars available in spacing to suit your needs.

Call 406-654-2022

Big Sandy, MT - 406-378-2306 Havre, MT - 406-265-2275 Chinook, MT - 406-357-2280 Rudyard, MT - 406-355-4154 Turner, MT - 406-379-2275 Malta, MT - 406-654-2022 Harlem, MT - 406-353-2490

By Phil Osborne, West Virginia University Extension The open winter with minimal snow cover and mild temperatures permitted most cows to carry good body condition all the way through calving. Cows maintaining a body condition score of 5 (moderate flesh) will cycle sooner and rebreed earlier at a higher rate.

There are a number of reasons for maintaining a short breeding season: 1. Marketing - A short breeding season allows for a more uniform calf crop. This is particularly important when participating in a feeder calf marketing pool. Most pools want to market trailer loads of calves of uniform age and within a 100 lb. weight spread. Even in a 70-day calving season your calf crop can have as much as a 126 to 140 lb. weight spread if the average daily gains are 1.8 to 2.0 lbs. respectively. The calves born in the early part of the calving season will return $107.00 per head (@$ .85/lb.) more than the later born calves.

2. Time and labor - A controlled calving season concentrates time and labor for calving, reduces expenses, and increases efficiency. This is especially important for first-calf heifers and small part-time operations where it is most difficult to closely watch cows. Most calves are lost at the very beginning of the season, when they are not expected, and at the end of a long calving season, where producer fatigue plays a major role. It is very difficult to properly check cows that are on a year round calving season.

3. Herd health - The herd health and management of the cow herd is better facilitated with a shortened calving season.

The economically important practices, such as vaccination, castration, identification, deworming, and weaning, are best accomplished with less labor. The length of the calving season greatly influences the timing of pregnancy testing, marketing, culling cows and proper nutritional management.

4. Nutrition - Brood cow nutritional management can be improved when all cows are in the same stage of production.

The winter feeding of the cow herd is the most expensive phase of production. With a controlled calving season, dry cows can utilize stockpile forages and lower-quality hay.

High-quality hay can be reserved for nursing cows. Cows nursing calves need 50 percent more protein than dry cows; so, supplementation and expense savings can be better achieved if all cows are in the same stage of production. Neither group can be fed properly if they are running together.

5. Selection - Culling and selection of replacement heifers based on records can be better accomplished. More interest and emphasis are being placed on production and carcass data. Producers need to make comparisons of contemporary groups, which is better achieved in a short calving season.

Accurate comparisons between cows cannot be made if the calving season is too extended. Weaning weights will improve along with reproductive performance of the herd if cows failing to breed during the calving season are marketed.

The major excuses producers give for failing to maintain a short calving season: 1 Bulls: Removing bulls and keeping them separate is a problem for most small operations. However, with high tensile electric fence, bull lots can be constructed economically and double as weaning lots when preparing calves for the market. If a bull cannot be removed until weaning, pregnancy checking and culling late breed cows is a method of shortening the calving season.

2 Open cows: Producers fear that they miss calves if they go on a controlled breeding season. Some even feel they can breed more cows to a bull on a year round program. The truth is that cows failing to calve on a controlled breeding program are stealing from you. Most wean calves too light to cover annual expenses of owning the cow. Producers marketing feeder calves in the Performance Advantage Sales have reported $5.00 to $8.00/cwt discounts on calves failing to qualify due to being too light for the load. Body condition score have to be monitored on a controlled calving program.

Cows that are not in good condition or grazing poor pasture are likely candidates to be open. A controlled calving season forces late and slow breeding cows out of the herd.

If a producer decides to shorten the breeding season from 120 days to 70 days, the length of the previous calving season should be analyzed to estimate the number of cows that may be open after the breeding season. It may be desirable to gradually shorten the breeding season over a couple of years. Producers should take advantage of the natural concentration of calving in a herd. Steps to starting a controlled calving season include: CONTINUED ON PAGE B23

2014 Vegetables summary

Fresh market vegetable and melon production for the 24 selected crops estimated in 2014 totaled 413 million hundredweight, down 1 percent from last year. Harvested area covered 1.58 million acres, down 3 percent from 2013.

Value of the 2014 crop is estimated at $10.9 billion dollars, down 5 percent from a year ago. The three largest crops, in terms of production, were onions, head lettuce, and watermelons, which combined to account for 36 percent of the total production. Tomatoes, head lettuce, and onions claim the highest values, accounting for 29 percent of the total value when combined.

For the 24 selected vegetables and melons estimated in 2014, California continued to be the leading fresh market State, accounting for 47 percent of the harvested area, 52 percent of production, and 60 percent of the value.

Noncitrus fruits and nuts – 2014 preliminary summary In 2014, the Nation’s utilized production of the leading noncitrus fruit crops totaled 18.9 million tons, down 3 percent from the 2013 utilized production. Utilized production decreased from 2013 for Oregon cultivated blackberries, grapes, tart cherries, cranberries, California figs, California kiwifruit, California olives, peaches, pears, and strawberries. Utilized production increased from 2013 for apples, apricots, cultivated blueberries, Maine wild blueberries, boysenberries, sweet cherries, California dates, nectarines, California plums, California prunes, and prunes and plums.

The value of utilized production for 2014 noncitrus fruit crops totaled $16.2 billion dollars, up 1 percent from 2013.

The value of utilized production for apricots is up 17 percent, Oregon cultivated blackberries increased 2 percent, black raspberries are up 2 percent, grapes increased by 9 percent, cultivated blueberries are up 11 percent, boysenberries are up 21 percent, sweet cherries are up 4 percent, tart cherries increased 1 percent, California dates are up 14 percent, nectarines increased 49 percent, peaches increased 13 percent, pears are up 6 percent, California plums increased 87 percent, California prunes are up 23 percent, prunes and plums are up 20 percent, and strawberries are 10 percent above last year.

However, the value of utilized production for apples decreased 5 percent, cranberries are down 7 percent, California figs decreased 5 percent, grapes are down 6 percent, California olives decreased 51 percent, and Maine wild blueberries are down 4 percent from the previous year.

Trader’s Dispatch, February 2015 — Page B23

The deadline for advertising in the March issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be February 25. Phone (406) 279-3291.

Heavy Equipment Sales • Truck and Trailer Sales Cargo Container Sales and Rentals WHEEL LOADERS

2011 Case 621E wheel loader, 3 cubic yard general purpose bucket, quick attach, 3rd valve, EROPS, air conditioning, 1200 hours. Nice!.................$104,500

2007 Komatsu WA250 QA 3-yd. bucket, EROPS, clean and straight..........................$54,500

A good year

TRUCKS & TRAILERS

2008 Kenworth T800, Cat 475 hp, 18 speed, 46,000 lb rears, 20,000 lb front, wet kit, lowboy ramps, 60” sleeper.........$62,500

1989 Kenworth C500, Cummins 444, 15 speed, 2 speed 46,000 lb rear ends, 4th axle.....$24,900

1998 Mack water truck with 5000 gallon tank, hydraulic pump, front/rear/side spray......$33,500

MISC. EQUIPMENT

2007 Cat TL943 telescoping forklift, 9000# capacity, 43-ft. reach, outriggers.......................$45,000

1989 Cat 140G motorgrader, Low Pro cab, snow wing, front lift group, recent engine and transmission, 14.00x24 tires.$65,000 1977 Cat 140G motorgrader, cab, heat, good tries.............$39,500

Link Belt HSP-8022 rough terrain crane, 80-ft. boom, 4BT Cummins, 7600 hours, excellent tires................................$35,000

2012 Sidedumper Industries Super B side dump set. Excellent..Call

CONTINUED FROM PAGE B22

1. Build a good strong bull/weaning pen or pasture.

2. Remove the bull from the herd. Select removal date to coincide with the latest you want calves. For marketing calves in the fall, a July 4 target date is usually optimum.

For wintering calves for yearlings, a July 20 date is a good target for removal.

3. If you want to shorten the calving interval over a couple years it is best to turn the bull out 10 days later and remove it 10 days earlier than when the majority of the calves were born that spring. Follow this sequence for a couple years until you reduce the calving season to 70 to 80 days. Most producers after the first year only want to shorten the season by timing the removal of the bull.

A short 30- to 45-day breeding season for replacement heifers is especially important to select the most fertile heifers and to reduce labor at calving. An estrous synchronization program with heifers can be beneficial by reducing the breeding season 10 to 15 days. It allows the use of calving ease bulls and provides service dates for predicting when the first calves are due.

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By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service weaning weight of 76 pounds and yearling The Dickinson Research Extension Cenweight of 108 pounds. After culling, the ter tries to buy bulls low in birth weight, “keeper” Simmental bulls averaged 2.4 moderate in growth and milk and excelling pounds birth weight, 81 pounds weaning in carcass traits. Bulls with these genetics weight and 112 pounds yearling weight. The are for sale and, with some bidding, are center’s “keeper” Simmental bulls have the available to bring home. same birth weight and similar to slightly Bull buying can be repetitive. Expected improved weaning weight and yearling progeny differences (EPDs) get checked, reweight, comchecked and used. After pared with the post-breedprevious year.

Within the ing season Simmental culling, the breed, the center checks 50 percentile EPDs to ranking for make sure the the average right genes EPD value for are transmitbirth weight ted into the is 2 pounds, cow herd.

64 pounds The process weaning begins again weight and 92 each year by pounds yearevaluating the genetics ling weight. In of the “keeper addition, the bulls” prior “keeper” Simto going out mental bulls and bidding have an averon similar or age rib-eye better bulls. area EPD of Last week, .93 and marI discussed bling EPD of the Angus .16, which are bulls and both above the noted that the Red Angus and Simmental 50 percentile of the breed. Those Simmental bulls would be reviewed this week. I like to breed values for rib-eye area EPD are .77 start with the basic growth traits, which are and marbling EPD of .13. those “touchy, feely” kinds of traits I can Through the years, data, particularly aversee. The baseline EPD growth traits I look ages, hold true. If one bull breeds less cows, at are birth weight, weaning weight and the bull has less genetic influence on next yearling weight. year’s calf crop. However, through time, Last year, the center’s breeding lineup for similar bulls will breed a similar number of Red Angus bulls had an average EPD value cows, so the genetic trends will move in the for birth weight of minus 0.9 pound, weandirection of the desired outcomes.

As producers, we picture the perfect cow ing weight of 62 pounds and yearling weight and the perfect bull that leads to the perfect of 105 pounds. After culling, the “keeper” calf. That only happens in a perfect world.

Red Angus bulls averaged minus 1.2 pounds The best we can do is gather the data and for birth weight, 64 pounds weaning weight keep our options open. It works to base and 108 pounds yearling weight. The censelection on solid numbers. Eventually, we ter’s “keeper” Red Angus bulls have less will arrive at a point where the calf is at least birth weight but similar to slightly improved close to being perfect. weaning weight and yearling weight, comYes, we still control the color, type, pared with the previous year. soundness and the breed. We also set the As noted, the 50 percentile of the Red selection thresholds for the replacement Angus breed had the average EPD value bulls. That selection involves the defined for proven and genetic opportunity sires genetic desires and outcomes determined of minus 1.6 pounds for birth weight, 55 through the selected genes that are going pounds for weaning weight and 86 pounds into the herd. for yearling weight. In addition, the “keeper” The selection process involving EPDs Red Angus bulls had an average rib- eye area is fun, and stacking the odds is easy. EPD EPD of .36 and marbling EPD of .51, which values impact the performance of the herd. are both well above the 50 percentile of the If you want to improve the herd, improve Red Angus breed. Those Red Angus breed the numbers using EPDs as the tool. values for rib-eye area EPD are .10 and a May you find all your ear tags. marbling EPD of .41 unit of marbling score.

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Grant aims to transform teaching of life sciences

By Dan Moser, IANR News Service Learning the life sciences in the 21st century and beyond is about much more than memorizing information for a test and then moving on to the next subject. Students must learn in a more dynamic environment that ties the threads of science together into a whole from the start of their undergraduate experience, say University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) professors who are leading an effort to develop new teaching methods that meet these demands.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has received a fouryear, $2,321,012 grant from the National Science Foundation.

Currently, life sciences teaching works like this, said Joe Dauer, assistant professor in the School of Natural Resources: “You start cramming as much knowledge as you can into a student’s head their freshman year, in pieces, and you hope students over time figure out how to connect things.”

Tomas Helikar, assistant professor in the Department of Biochemistry and principal investigator for the grant, said the new approach will be in contrast to “the way I learned – rote memorization from textbooks, static pictures, and so on. We need to be more dynamic.”

The Bureau of Labor Statistics says that over half of the 30 fastest growing careers in this nation require familiarity with the life sciences, a discipline that is rapidly shifting to a more systems-level, large database driven approach to understanding ourselves and the world we live in.

The UNL initiative brings together life sciences educators and computational biologists to develop innovative methods to meet the challenges posed by this new approach within the life sciences.

Currently, it isn’t until they’re upperclassman and graduate students that students are immersed in this advanced thinking. “We want students connecting those pieces earlier,” Dauer said.

Life sciences students will be much more challenged from the start of their college experience. Some will find that more engaging and fun, but Dauer said he expects some resistance too.

“Students have this expectation they’re going to be told what’s on the exam and what they need to memorize and if they do that, they’re going to get an A,” he said.

“The U.S. is realizing that as life sciences have evolved as a research field, education also needs to change the way we teach,” Helikar added.

“This project has the potential to significantly transform the learning of biology by providing a complete learning environment that enables students to learn by constructing, simulating, analyzing, and interrogating the dynamic and systems properties of living organisms,” the project team said in its summary.

The proposal was developed in response to “Vision and Change: a Call to Action in Undergraduate Biology Education,” a document produced by The American Association for the Advancement of Science, based on the findings of a large number of biologists. That document emphasizes the importance of systems thinking, learning about the dynamics of biology, and integration of computer simulations into undergraduate biology education.

Dauer and Helikar said they expect by the end of the grant’s four years, Life Sciences 120 and 121 will be taught very differently. Less “stand and deliver” by lecturers in auditoriums, and a more fluid classroom, with groups working together and more interaction between instructors and students. Labs for these classes also will be taught differently, with more simulations and immersion into systems thinking.

Helikar said the project will produce web-based modules that can be adapted for use in universities across the country.

It will use the Cell Collective, a web-based computer simulation platform developed in Helikar’s lab that has been successfully used in computational biology research, as a tool for learning about complex biological processes in a broad set of university life sciences courses. The technology has been successfully piloted as an educational tool in immunology and microbiology courses and has been included as part of an inquiry-based cancer biology textbook.

The educational research planned in this grant aims to extend this platform, and develop a comprehensive and easily accessible learning environment that will provide university students and instructors with computer models and learning content for topics taught in both introductory and specialized biology courses. It will enable students to learn about the dynamics of living systems in real-time through interactive CONTINUED ON PAGE B26

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The now complete 2014 USW Hard Red Winter (HRW) quality survey details a crop with good wheat protein that translates into high flour protein content and very good functionality. Water absorption and loaf volumes are very good and exceed the five-year averages. This year’s crop meets or exceeds typical HRW contract specifications and should provide a high value to customers. U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) posts all final crop quality reports on its website at http://bit.ly/1wua5Uw Across the HRW production area, from Texas to Montana and into in the states of Idaho and Washington, moisture was the most influential quality factor for this crop. Soil moisture heading into dormancy was generally adequate and the crop was in good condition by early spring. However, the rain virtually stopped until the crop was mature in areas from central Kansas south to Oklahoma and Texas. The drought conditions reduced yield and stressed the crop in those areas. Moving north, widespread rain that began in June initially was beneficial to yields and crop development. Rain continued, however, delaying harvest and reducing quality in some northern areas.

Harvest began in Texas in late May and extended into early September in the northern states.

Overall test weight averaged 60.7 lbs/bu (79.9 kg/hl), which is well above the 2013 average of 59.9 lbs/bu (78.8 kg/hl) and equal to the five-year average of 60.8 lbs/bu (79.9 kg/hl).

Kernel characteristics are similar to long-term averages, with significantly lower shrunken and broken kernels compared to last year and to the five-year average. Average wheat protein of 13.3 percent is similar to the 2013 average of 13.4 percent and almost one percentage point above the five-year average of 12.4 percent. The average falling number is 385, down somewhat from the five-year average of 410, but still indicative of a sound crop that is generally free of sprout damage.

Flour protein averages 12.3 percent, which is 1.5 percentage points above the five-year average. The average Buhler lab mill extraction is 73.9 percent, well above the five-year average of 72.7 percent. Farinograph stability time is slightly lower than the five-year average of 12.6 minutes, and water absorption is two percentage points higher than last year’s 60.4 percent for high protein. Overall loaf volume averages 859 cc, which is comparable to last year’s average of 860 cc and exceeds the five-year average of 816 cc. Alveograph “W” value, water absorption, farinograph development and stability times, and loaf volume all suggest that the protein quality and quantity present in the 2014 HRW crop is excellent.

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simulations, while providing instant feedback with simulation and assessment results.

In addition, the web-based nature of the resource will enable students and their teachers to participate in learning activities on both a local and global scale.

Developed resources will be made available to researchers and teachers interested in incorporating this approach into their own learning technologies and methodologies. A design-based research and development approach is being used to learn about how student conceptual change can be supported by this intervention. Data from the students’ conceptual models and biology evaluation assessment and from exploratory interviews aimed at perceptions of difficulty, language barriers, and areas of greater clarification will be analyzed to refine the software technology.

This project is funded jointly by the Directorate for Biological Sciences and the Directorate of Education and Human Resources, Division of Undergraduate Education in support of efforts to address the challenges posed in Vision and Change in Undergraduate Education: A Call to Action http://visionandchange.org/finalreport/ The NSF grant is No. DUE-1432001

USDA trains veterinarians on foreign animal diseases

Animal agriculture is an important part of people’s livelihoods – and the economy – across the globe, with more than 19 billion chickens, 1.5 billion cows, 1 billion sheep and 1 billion pigs worldwide. The world is growing increasingly interconnected, with greater international travel and larger volumes of international trade. A significant animal disease outbreak could quickly move across the world and bring with it devastating consequences.

“To safeguard the health of our country’s valuable agricultural animals, we must help safeguard the health of animals across the globe, said Kevin Shea, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Administrator.

“And the only real way to do that—to deal with significant animal disease threats swiftly and effectively, wherever they appear—is by pooling our expertise.“ APHIS protects the health of America’s more than 610 million head of livestock and poultry, and also works with veterinarians across the globe to address disease outbreaks when they arise. APHIS offers training classes to help familiarize veterinarians with ten of the most serious animal diseases. The trainings provide a global network of highlytrained individuals who can work collectively, readily identify and contain these diseases, and in turn, minimize damage to animal agriculture and people’s livelihoods.

Leading the charge to increase the number of veterinarians familiar with these diseases are Dr. Peter Fernandez, who works for APHIS’s International Services program, and Dr. Alfonso Torres, a veterinary professor at Cornell University.

While they lead the class, they do not consider themselves ‘teachers’ providing instruction to ‘students,’ but rather colleagues sharing our experience and knowledge about animal diseases of economic importance. And they know just how damaging those diseases can be.

Dr. Fernandez decided to study veterinary medicine in Madrid after a Cooperative Education program at Plum Island, changing his focus from marine virology because he was intrigued by how diseases moved within and among animal populations. In his work with international colleagues, he also saw how important this type of training was to helping developing countries preserve animal proteins which could otherwise be lost to the scourges of disease. His favorite part of this course is seeing that ‘aha, moment’ when using a different approach to explaining some aspect of a disease or its epidemiology elicits comprehension and thoughtful follow-up questions.

Dr. Torres made his decision to become a veterinarian a little earlier in life - at age ten. He grew up on a ranch in Colombia, South America, where he saw first-hand the economic impact that animal diseases like Foot-and-Mouth Disease had on the farmers. Since then, he’s spent most of his career teaching, researching and providing outreach educational activities at major universities, helping a new generation of veterinarians develop their skills. He enjoys the extraordinary multiplying effect of teaching professional veterinarians and veterinary students, as they will interact and transmit learned knowledge and skills to others within their circle of influence. This expands the network of knowledge even further.

It is critical to have knowledgeable personnel ready and able to identify and respond to high-impact animal diseases.

In this course, animals are experimentally infected with specific diseases for the students to study. The Plum Island staff and students take great care to provide the best animal welfare possible to these animals, as they are the best teachers. They show the class critical clinical and pathological manifestations that are key in the early recognition of these serious diseases in the field. There are no books that can do the same.

Being able to recognize and respond early is key to successfully combating these diseases. The longer it takes to contain a disease, the chance of it spreading to new areas increases. And when dealing with these types of diseases, containing the disease means stopping or severely limiting animal movement – which can have a devastating effect on trade and the economy in an affected country.

“Only by exchanging our knowledge and working together can we build a strong global network to protect agriculture—and, crucially, our ever-expanding international trade in animals and animal products,” said Shea. “Working together, we can do collectively what no one of us can do entirely for ourselves.”

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By NDSU Extension Service Larry Leier of Hague and the late Ole Linnell of Dunn County have been inducted into the North Dakota 4-H Hall of Fame.

The North Dakota 4-H Foundation also has honored four families as 4-H century families for 2013-14.

“Volunteers are so important to the 4-H program in North Dakota,” says Maureen Bosch Ming, recognition committee chair for the foundation. “They are key in enabling us to offer programming that serves over 30,000 youth in North Dakota.”

The individuals and families were honored at recognition ceremonies on the North Dakota State University campus and at the North Dakota 4-H Camp near Washburn.

Those inducted into the 4-H Hall of Fame have at least 15 years of involvement in 4-H at the local, county or state level beyond membership in the organization as a youth.

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When the county has been without a livestock judging coach, Leier has driven judging teams to competitions. He also has been a longtime donor to the county premium pool, active presenter during Farm Safety Day, member of the 4-H Council and mentor to 4-H leaders in the county. He also was a presenter at Youth Activity Days in Emmons, Logan, McIntosh and Kidder counties.

Lavern “Ole” Linnell served as the Dunn County Extension agent from 1963 to 1993. Before that, he was the Dunn County assistant agent and the Fort Berthold agent from 1959 to 1963. He was well-known for his land judging teams and always lending a hand to any youth who wanted to show beef cattle. He took youth to the national land judging competition 18 times during his career. He also served as a 4-H livestock superintendent at the North Dakota State Fair.

After his retirement, he continued to serve the Dunn County 4-H program as a volunteer educator at clubs and 4-H events, and he was a sponsor of the yearly champion market steer award that was named in his honor.

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Charcoal gray.

Retail $12,199. Will Sell for................... $10,399

course creates linkages of international collaboration that help promote a sense of global responsibility in the fight against the prevention and control of very serious animal diseases.”

As part of its capacity-building program, APHIS offers five courses each year at the Plum Island Animal Disease Center in New York to train veterinarians on foreign animal diseases. APHIS offers training for U.S. and international veterinarians on foreign animal diseases. In FY13, APHIS trained 139 veterinarians from the U.S. and 23 other countries, increasing the number of highly-trained individuals who can quickly address animal disease outbreaks across the globe - protecting animal health and agriculture. Plum Island is the only facility where these courses can be held because they involve inoculating animals with ten severe foreign animal diseases, including Foot and Mouth Disease. ##### “Remember that nobody will ever get ahead of you as long as he is kicking you in the seat of the pants.” ##### “We have found that it’s much easier to restrain our wrath when the other fellow is bigger than we are.”

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USED SEEDING EQUIPMENT

USED SPRAYING EQUIPMENT

2013 John Deere 1890 disc drill, 60-ft., 7.5” spacing, extended wear seed boots, all run blockage, 550 bushel 1910 cart. Tag #14338................ $265,000 2013 John Deere 1890 disc drill, 60-ft., 10” spacing, all run blockage, dual casters surround, 430 bushel cart. Tag #13788.................................... $262,350 2013 John Deere 1890 disc drill. Tag #10927....Call 2012 John Deere 1830 hoe drill, 61-ft., 12” spacing, steel press wheels, rock guards, mud scrapers, single shoot, 1910 cart. Tag #14371...... $192,000 2012 John Deere 1830 hoe drill, 50-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot, 1910 cart with only 5000 acres. Cut Bank. Tag #14434.................................. $190,000 2012 John Deere 1830 hoe drill, 60-ft., 12” spacing, steel press wheels, double shoot, 430 bushel 1910 cart. Tag #13976.................................... $175,000 2011 John Deere 1830 hoe drill, 57-ft., 12” spacing, 5 section, 430 bushel tow behind 1910 cart. Cut Bank. Tag #13597.................................. $155,000 2009 John Deere 1830 hoe drill, 61-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot, VW points 3” spread, 430 bushel 1910 cart. Tag #14492........................... $219,000 John Deere 1770NT 16 row, 30” planter, mini seed hoppers, Seedstar/variable drive, insecticide tank.

Tag #15211............................................. $140,400 2006 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot, 3450 tow between cart. Tag #13876.......... ................................................................. $90,000 2001 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., 12” spacing, full run monitor, 3” carbide tips, variable rate, 3450 3-tank cart. Tag #9912........................................ $40,000 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., 9” spacing, steel press wheels, primary blockage, 3450 tow between cart.

Tag #9877................................................ $50,000 1996 Flexi-Coil 5000, 50-ft., single shoot, primary blockage, 2320 cart. Tag #13987............. $45,000 1995 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., 12” spacing, 1” tips, new hoses. Tag #13461................................... $46,000

John Deere 4940, 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzle spacing, 5 sensor leveling system. Tag #13636.......... ..............................................................$345,000 2013 John Deere 4940 120-ft. booms, HID lighting, BoomTrac Pro5 leveling, fence row nozzles. Tag #15575..................................................$295,000 2013 John Deere 4940 120-ft. booms, 1200 gallon stainless tank, much more. Tag #14716............... ............................................Call For Availability 2013 John Deere 4940, 120-ft. booms, high flow solution pump, Boom Trac 5 leveling system. Tag #13733..................................................$340,000 2013 John Deere 4940, 120-ft. booms, BoomTrac 5 sensors, wheel slip control, fence row nozzles.

Tag #13907...........................................$326,000

1995 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., 12” spacing, 4” rubber press wheels, 2320 carts. Tag #13625..... $50,000 1995 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 550# tips, capped steel press wheels, 2320 cart. Tag #14077...... $35,000 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., 12” spacing, rubber covered packer wheels, 2320 cart. Tag #13394.... $37,500 1992 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft., 7.5” spacing, 2320 tow behind cart. Tag #15250........................... $28,000 Morris Maxim 51-ft., 9” spacing, tow between tank.

Tag #15850.............................................. $35,000 1995 Concord 6012, 60-ft., 12” spacing, 300 bushel tow behind cart. Cut Bank. Tag #13236... $50,000 1992 Concord 5612, 56-ft., 12” spacing, 3 rank drill, AtomJet 1” carbide openers, 3000 tow behind cart.

Cut Bank. Tag #12723.............................. $20,000 Case IH 8500 45-ft., 7.5” spacing, single shoot. Tag #12374..................................................... $14,775 2013 John Deere 1910 cart, 350 bushel, 8 run, 10” 2012 John Deere 4940 BoomTrac 5 leveling sensors, auger, variable rate, tow behind. Tag #14435....... fence row nozzles, HID lighting, high flow solution ................................................................. $67,500 pump, AutoTrac SF1. Tag #13867.........$362,000 John Deere 9350 box drill. Ready to work. Tag 2014 John Deere 4940 sprayer, excellent shape, #12568........................................................ $8300 shedded, LOADED. Tag #15724...........$300,000 2012 John Deere 4940 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, BoomTrac 5 leveling, foam markers. Tag 1981 Versatile 875 4WD tractor, cab, liquid ballast #15262..................................................$275,000 on all inner tires. Tag #12373..................$39,775 John Deere 4940 Tag #14721..................$361,000 1992 Case 9280 4WD tractor, 410 hp, Cummins 2009 John Deere 4930, 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, engine, 4 SCV’s. Tag #14138..................$39,500 5 sensor leveling system, Xenon lighting. Tag 1979 John Deere 4640 tractor, 8 speed powershift, #11631. . .................................................$210,000 3-pt hitch, 3 SCV’s. Tag #15254..............$23,000 2013 John Deere 4830 100-ft. booms, 20” spacing, 1981 Ford FW60 4WD tractor, 4 SCV’s, 3-pt hitch, fence row nozzles, BoomTrac 5 leveling. Tag 903 Cummins. Tag #15255.....................$16,000 #15362..................................................$295,000 Branson 4220 42 hp, loader, backhoe, open station, 2008 Agco Tag #14017............................. $112,000 nice shape. Tag #15640..........................$16,500 2000 Nitro 275, 104-ft. booms, 1200 gallon tank, 2009 Summers Ultimate sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, autotrac.

Cut Bank. Tag #11425..............$95,000 100-ft. booms, windscreens. Tag #15568.$30,000 Flexi-Coil 67XL, 100-ft., 1500 gallon tank, dual 1994 Claas 108SL combine, 2WD, singles, chopper. nozzle bodies, Smucker foam marker, new tank.

Tag #13189.............................................$22,000 Tag #12395.............................................$15,000 1987 John Deere 8820 combine, chopper, dual chaff spreader, 30-ft. header, batt reel. Tag #15567..... 2012 MacDon M105, cab, air conditioning, includes 1999 Flexi-Coil S67XLT Tag #132121...........$6500 2012 Summers Ultra 110-ft. booms, 1650 gallon ................................................................$16,500 a D60 header. Tag #11104..................... $156,750 tank, rinse tank, windscreens. Tag #15021..........

1998 HoneyBee SP36 36-ft. draper header, batt reel, 2011 MacDon M100 windrower, just arrived, low ................................................................$65,000 transport. Tag #13190.............................$22,000 hours. Tag #14847................................. $120,727 2010 Summers Ultimate, 100-ft., new arrival. Call John Deere 844 corn header. Tag #11354..$20,000 2011 John Deere D450, just arrived, call to get all the Conrad store for more details. Tag #14246..........

Massey-Ferguson 775 swather, 21-ft. draper head, details. Tag #14045.................................. $89,000 ................................................................$34,000 open station, 6 cylinder engine, batt reel. Tag 1998 MacDon 1900 30-ft. draper header, batt reel.

Tag #14350................................................. $9500 2007 Summers Ultimate 1500 gallon tank, 100-ft. #15096.......................................................$4950 booms, Raven 440 controller. Tag #14614.$33,000 Versatile 4750 25-ft. draper header, batt reel. Tag 1993 New Holland 660 round baler, net/twine, 540 Summers Ultimate Tag #15722.................$35,000 #14956..................................................... $15,900 PTO, bale ramp. Tag #15109.....................$3600 Summers Ultimate 1500 gallon, no windscreens.

New Holland 320 square baler, 4 cylinder gas en- 1999 John 3Deere 955 mower conditioner, rotary, Tag #15601.............................................$24,000 tongue, 1 /8 hookup, Impeller conditioner. Choteau. gine, clean, shedded. Tag #15095............$6500 Tag #14538.............................................. $12,000 Loral Magnum III 3 wheel, 90-ft. booms, 2000 gallon New Holland 1035 balewagon, Wisconsin gas enNew Holland 1475 16-ft. pull type, swing tongue, tank, Cummins engine. Tag #13284........$15,000 gine. Tag #15097........................................$8500 rubber rolls, nice shape. Tag #15022....... $18,000 Mayrath 8x50 auger, PTO. Tag #1372001.....$4600 Brandt 862 62-ft., 8” grain auger, PTO. Tag #15261.......................................................$1750 1979 Chevy C60 Tyler fertilizer box, holds 5 tons urea. Tag #14329.......................................$9950 1959 Chevy 60 Load King with 7 ton tender box.

Tag #10652................................................$3350 1974 Western Trailer fifth wheel stock trailer. Tag #13562.......................................................$2600 Whisperwatt 45 kw generator, on trailer. Tag #15641.......................................................$8000 Toll Free: 2010 Meyer ditch filler, 3-pt. Tag #15598.......$1750

CONSIGNED

USED SWATHERS

Railroad Ties

$8.00/tie

Sold in 16 tie bundles We will load Available at Conrad, Cut Bank and Dillon locations

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USED TRACTORS 2014 John Deere 9560R 4WD, PTO, 5 SCV’s, HID lights, hi-flow, Cat 5 drawbar. Tag #15815............ ............................................................... $359,000 2013 John Deere 9560R 4WD, premium cab, 18/6 powershift, 5 SCV’s, much more. Tag #14659...... ............................................................... $404,000 John Deere 9510R, 800 IF tires, PTO, premium cab, hi-flow hyd, under 600 hours. Tag #15509$350,000

2013 John Deere 9510R, 4WD, SF1 AutoTrac, tires @ 90%. Loaded and in excellent shape. Tag #13845................................................... $335,000

2012 John Deere 9460R, SF1 AutoTrac, duals, 5 SCV’s, hi-flow hydraulics, much more. Tag #14524................................................... $325,000 1984 John Deere 8850 partial powershift transmission, 3 SCV’s, good tires. Tag #15600..... $48,000 2011 John Deere 8285R, premium cab, IVT transmission, 85cc hydraulic pump, 4 SCV’s, 1000 PTO, auxiliary hydraulic connect. Tag #14527...$222,000 1996 John Deere 8400 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 3 SCV’s, in line auto steer. Tag #14875.....................$115,000 1993 John Deere 7600 MFWD, cab, PowerShift transmission, dual PTO, 3 SCV’s, 740 self leveling loader, grapple. Tag #14201..................... $43,900 2005 John Deere 6715 MFWD, cab, PowrQuad, 2 SCV’s, self leveling loader. Choteau. Tag #14042. ................................................................. $59,150 2013 John Deere 6170R MFWD +TLS, AutoQuad plus transmission, premium cab and radio, 4SCV’s, 540/1000 PTO. Tag #15779................... $184,000 2013 John Deere 6170R MFWD +TLS, IVT transmission, premium cab and radio, 4SCV’s, 540/1000 PTO. Tag #99011852............................. $173,000 2011 John Deere 4720 cab with radio, 400CX loader, dual mid mount SCVs, 200-250 hours, excellent shape. Tag #15845................................... $44,500 John Deere 4240 with 158 loader. Call Choteau for details. Tag #16057.................................. $22,000 1965 John Deere 4020 Tag #13840.............$11,000 John Deere 2955 80 hp, MFWD, 265 SL loader. Tag #13560..................................................... $23,000 Cat CH75 track tractor, local trade, farmer owned, air drill ready, 60% tracks. Tag #14132......... $50,000 2002 New Holland TV140 bi-directional, loader, dual PTO on cab end. Tag #14303.................. $67,000

More tractors arriving daily

USED ROUND BALERS

2013 John Deere 569 Premium, net wrap, 1000 PTO, push bar, baler automation. Choteau. Tag #99390508............................................... $47,900 2010 John Deere 568 1000 PTO, MegaWide Plus pickup, push bar, surface wrap, hydraulic pickup.

Tag #14731.............................................. $30,000 2009 John Deere 568, 1000 PTO, MegaWide pickup, pushbar. Tag #13289................................ $21,000 2007 John Deere 568 Mega wide pickup, hydraulic lift, surface wrap, big tires. Tag #14641.... $30,000 1998 New Holland TV140, dual PTO’s on cab end, 2003 John Deere 567 net/twine, hydraulic pickup, 3 remotes, auxiliary hydraulic pump. Tag #13011.

540 PTO, new “mega” hi float tires. Tag #14790... ................................................................. $65,000 ................................................................. $16,500 2004 New Holland TL100 front wheel drive, loader, 2000 John Deere 566 Mega tooth pickup, 540 PTO, cab, 540/100 PTO.Tag #15849................ $33,541 push bar. Tag #14897............................... $12,000 2008 Case IH Puma 195 MFWD, loader/grapple. Tag 1990 John Deere 435 twine tie. Call Conrad for de#15315..................................................... $89,000 tails. Tag #15821......................................... $4900 2004 Case IH MX255 Magnum MFWD, 1000 PTO, 4 SCV’s, Category 3 drawbar. Tag #12276........... ............................................................... $104,000 1999 Case IH MX270 MFWD, cab, heat, air, 1000 PTO, 3-pt hitch. Tag #15287.................... $55,000 Agco 8620 MFWD, loader with grapple, 3 SCV’s, 3-pt., cowboy cab. Tag #14793................ $21,500 1994 Allis-Chalmers 8610 MFWD, cab, 3-pt., dual PTO. Tag #14286................. Call For Availability 1994 Allis-Chalmers 8610 MFWD, 103 hp, Westendorf loader with grapple. Tag #14187....... $27,000 1993 Allis-Chalers 8610 Tag#14793........... $21,500 1989 Deutz Allis 6265 Tag#13838.............. $10,000 1980 Versatile 875 good tires, Atom Jet kit. Call for availability. Tag #15662............................ $20,000 1982 Versatile 256 Cummins diesel, little rough but runs good. Tag #12905............................ $19,000 1969 International 856 2WD, partial powershift, singles, loader. Tag #15853........................ $9000 2004 New Holland BR780 twine only, Megawide pickup, big tires. Tag #15106....................$11,500 2000 New Holland 688 540 PTO, Bale Command computer. Tag #14908................................. $7500 1990 Hesston 565A net wrap and twine, shedded, very nice shape. Tag #15757...................... $2250

USED MISC AG EQUIPMENT

2011 Haybuster 2650 bale processor, low use, great shape. Tag #15370................................... $18,000 1997 Haybuster H1000 tub grinder, good condition with 4” screen. Tag #16004...................... $23,000 2012 Degelman 7651 51-ft. landroller. Ready to go.

Tag #14043.............................................. $42,000 Degelman 12-1 blade. Call Conrad for more details.

Tag #14565.............................................. $12,000 Degelman 10-1 blade, (2) 1-ft. extensions, manual angle. Tag #15578....................................... $2500 2005 Swisher RTB12544 pull type, rough cut 44” mower, gas. Tag #13009............................. $1600 2006 New Holland 1475 16-ft. haybine, rubber conditioner. Tag #15375................................. $10,000 Rite-Way 8100 82-ft. harrow, hydraulic tine adjust, good tires. Tag #15208............................. $28,000 2006 Valmar 3255 implement mount applicator, fits Flexi-Coil S85 70-ft. harrow. Tag #1045...... $4000 Morris 50-ft. chisel plow. Tag #15851............. $3600

Railroad Ties

$8.00/tie Sold in 16 tie bundles We will load Available at Conrad, Cut Bank and Dillon locations

USED SQUARE BALERS

2001 New Holland BB940 3x3 square bale, new arrival. Tag #14846...................................... $32,000 New Holland 320 4 cylinder Wisconsin gas engine, clean, shedded. Cut Bank. Tag #15095...... $6500

AFTER HOURS SALES CALL:

Jack Hadcock 271-7839 or 899-5657 Burke McCormick 873-2813 or 450-3606 Dan Lannen 590-4488 Jake Han 450-3605 Joe Flesch 239-2660 Jim Orr 289-0744 Pat Wheeler 450-1704 Barry MacGillivray 590-4703 Mark Eney 539-0803

Toll Free: 888-397-9848 Choteau 406-708-4533

Conrad 406-545-5678 Cut Bank 406-414-6053

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USED TURF EQUIPMENT

2013 John Deere 850i green and yellow gator, its an RSX. Tag #15127..................................... $14,500 2012 John Deere 850i gator, very low hours, ready to go. Tag #15475.................................... $12,000 2013 John Deere 825i S4 XUV gator, bench seat, power lift brush guard, rear protection package.

Cut Bank. Tag #14215.............................. $17,754 2013 John Deere SUV825i gator, 4WD, gas, windshield. Tag #15846................................... $12,000 2012 John Deere 825i full windshield, front brush and fender guards, power lift box. Tag #11756,.$12,700 2010 John Deere 620i UTV, poly roof, windshield, manual box. Tag #10888............................. $8800 2012 John Deere 550 XUV, Ancla XT tires, bench seat, manual lift kit. Tag #12393.................. $8000 2009 Arctic Cat XTX7000 winch, manual box. Tag #11756........................................................ $7700 2006 Yamaha 660 Rhino 4x4, 1/2 doors, windshield, low miles. Tag #15625................................. $7500 John Deere X534 25 hp, hydro transmission, 4 wheel steering, 54” deck, powerflow. Tag #12655..$8500 2013 John Deere XUV825i 4WD, 2013 John Deere 7-Iron 72” mower deck, fits 4720 compact tractor. Tag #12798....................... $3800 2012 John Deere 62D 62” mid-mount mower, fits 2720 tractor. Tag #13420............................ $3200 2011 John Deere WE85 walk-behind commercial mower, 179cc Kawasaki motor, 3 speed gear transmission, rear discharge, 21” cutting width. Tag #12662.......................................................... $950 2006 John Deere 155C riding mower, 48” deck, rear double bagger, good shape. Tag #15703.... $1500 2011 John Deere SB11 snowblower, 54”, hydraulic chute rotation. 3-pt. hitch mount. Tag #12181....... .................................................................... $2895 John Deere SB59 snowblower, 59”, 3-pt. It could snow, again. Tag #10328............................ $2000 2011 John LVB24991 dual rear SCV with lever control for 5085M tractor. Never used. Choteau. Tag 1557.............................................................. $950

USED GRAIN HANDLING

Unverferth 1315 grain cart, tarp, scale, 1000 PTO. Tag #14588.............................................. $75,500 2013 Brandt 1380XL swing auger, bucket spout, electric winch. Tag #13199....................... $24,000 2010 Brandt 13x110 swing auger, hydraulic lift winch, swing hopper. Tag #15155....................... $28,000 Brandt 1360XL swing auger, 13x60, spout. Tag #13173..................................................... $12,500 2011 Farm King 13x85, good condition. Tag #15359..................................................... $14,000 2006 Wheatheart BH41-8 grain auger, new Kohler motor. Tag #13866...................................... $7500 Westgo 10x60 auger. Tag #15539.......... Just $4000 Rem 2700 grain vac, has new flex hose. Tag #13984..................................................... $15,800 2010 Rem 2700 grain vac, one year old fan, only 476 hours. Tag #13707................................... $15,000 Brandt 5200EX local trade, in good shape. Tag #14380..................................................... $19,500

USED COMBINES & HEADERS

2010 John Deere 9870 premium cab, Contour Master, 26-ft. unloading auger. Tag #15227........ $324,000 2011 John Deere 9770 call for availability. Tag #15147................................................... $330,000 2011 John Deere 9770 combine only. Tag #15067.. ............................................................... $275,000 2010 John Deere 9770 Tag #15145.......... $270,000 2010 John Deere 9770 combine only. Tag #11320.. ............................................................... $255,000 2005 John Deere 9760S new arrival. Tag #14166... ............................................................... $200,000 4-2004 John Deere 9760S has 936D header and 2010 Case IH 7120 Call Cut Bank store for more ATU. Tag #14167................................... $210,000 details. Tag #13146................................ $226,500 1997 Case 2188 36-ft. MacDon 960, new tires, new engine has 200 hours. Tag #15661.......... $44,000 1989 Case 1660 spreader and grain loss moitor. Tag #15795..................................................... $24,500 2005 Gleaner R65 new arrival, D50 header, priced to move. Tag #15248.............................. $143,600 2002 Massey Ferguson 8780XP, chopper, includes 12-ft. pickup header, draper header, pickup reel.

Tag #13103.............................................. $90,000 2006 MacDon 973 40-ft. draper header, pickup reel, Case IH adapter. Tag #13671.................. $33,000 2004 Honeybee SP36 located in Choteau. Tag #13734..................................................... $34,500 Honeybee SP36 36-ft. draper header, batt reel, transport. Tag #13186...................................... $25,000 New Holland 994 30-ft. draper header, pickup reel, transport, lights. Tag #11422.................... $14,500 2004 John Deere 9760 936D header, atu included.

1993 John Deere 30PL platform, batt reel, no trailer.

Tag #14808............................................ $210,000 Tag #14954................................................. $7500 John Deere 612 pickup header fits 9750 combine.

Tag #14973................................................. $4000

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1983 John Deere 8820 combine, single tires, no header. Tag #10779 1997 John Deere 8200 MFWD, cab with heat & air conditioning, 3 SCV’s, 1000 PTO, 30 gpm hydraulic pump. Tag #12205.

2007 TopAir 2400, 132-ft., 2400 gallon tank, Topcon controller, Raven auto boom. Tag #12737 Case 8460A round baler. Tag #13291.

2001 John Deere 9750, 20-ft. unload auger, twin disk John Deere 535 round baler. Field ready. Good condition. Tag #13375. straw spreader with chaffer. Choteau. Tag #8982. ................................................................. $95,000 NYB pickup sprayer, 60-ft., 440 Raven control, triple 2001 John Deere 9750 STS, yield monitor, 930 nozzle bodies, hydraulic tiplift, 2” bottom fill. Tag header included. Cut Bank. Tag #14185.. $85,500 #13738 2000 John Deere 9650 20-ft. unloading auger, ready Degelman R570H rock picker. Call Choteau for more to go. Tag #15107.................................... $90,000 details. Tag #13836 1998 John Deere 9610 fully serviced and field ready, Spray Air 12x60 auger, no mover. Tag #14886.

3719 separator hours. Tag #15186.......... $55,000 Feterl 10x60, 540 PTO, hydraulic winch, manual 1998 John Deere 9610 new air conditioner compresswing hopper. Tag #15221. sor, concaves and bearings a few years ago. Tag Alloway 1060 10x60 swing auger, hydraulic drive. #15175..................................................... $52,000 Tag #15207.

1996 John Deere 9600 has a 936D header and much 1992 John Deere 9600, chopper, spreader, John more. Tag #15170.................................... $72,000 Deere 930R rigid header with pickup reel. Tag 1994 John Deere 9600 includes 930R and 214 pickup #13164 header. Tag #14963................................. $50,000 1997 Case IH 2188, good tires, Maurer unloading John Deere 9500 chopper, spreader, 930R header auger extension. Tag #10674 attachment, 4060 engine hours, 2987 separator hours. Tag #14412................................... $34,000 2001 John Deere 567 Call Choteau for more details.

Tag #13139 1982 John Deere 8820 one owner, 230 header, batt 1997 Concord 4012 40-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 2000 reel, header and pickup trailer. Tag #15079.......... tow behind tank, Tag #13018. ................................................................. $22,000 John Deere 7720 Tag #15115..................... $13,000 1994 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., 12” spacing, center tandems, single shoot, stealth openers with carbide 1981 John Deere 7720 no header included. Tag tips, 2320 tow between cart. Tag #13294 #13292. Call Choteau for details.............. $10,500 3-1980 John Deere 7720, included 224 header with 1984 Hesston 6550 16-ft. auger header. Call Cut batt reel. Call Choteau store for more details. Tag Bank store for more details. Tag #13799 #14568......................................................$11,604 1999 Flexi-Coil 67XL, 130-ft., 1000 gallon split tank, Case 2388 with AgLeader yield monitor and big top. windscreens. Cut Bank. Tag #13221 Tag #15602.............................................. $88,000 Long 445, 1 SCV, 3-pt., 540 PTO. Tag #15335.

More Equipment Arriving Daily Toll Free: 888-397-9848 Choteau 406-708-4533 Conrad 406-545-5678 Cut Bank 406-414-6053

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Jack Hadcock 271-7839 or 899-5657 Burke McCormick 873-2813 or 450-3606 Dan Lannen 590-4488 Jake Han 450-3605 Joe Flesch 239-2660 Jim Orr 289-0744 Pat Wheeler 450-1704 Barry MacGillivray 590-4703 Mark Eney 539-0803

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2000 Kenworth T800 Cat C12 435 hp, Super 10, 3.70 ratio, 11R22.5 tires, dual exhaust, removable sleeper. 300,000 miles on overhaul....................$23,500

2006 Kenworth T800 Cat 15 Aerocab, 435 hp, 10 speed, low pro 22.5 virgin tires on all aluminum wheels, 244” wheelbase.

Just had an annual inspection and is ready for work.....$34,500

1997 Kenworth T600 day cab, Cat 3406E 550 hp with new head rods, mains, and liner O-rings, 10 speed, Virgin Low Pro 22.5 tires on all aluminum wheels, 3.73 ratio. 862,000 miles. ............................$29,900

1984 Kenworth W900 dump truck, Cummins, 15-ft box, spring suspension. Just In. ........ ......................................$18,500

2000 Kenworth W900 Detroit 430/470, 13 speed, AeroCab, 3.9 ratio, 11R22.5 virgin tires.

Just had annual inspection......... ......................................$27,500

2006 Peterbilt 379 EXT HD Cat C15, 550 hp, 13 speed, low pro 22.5 tires on all aluminum, 3.36 ratio, 260” wheelbase, Platinum interior, fresh annual inspection. Great virgin tires. Ready for work...............................$35,500

1995 Peterbilt 379 extended hood, 500 hp Detroit, 13 speed, steerable lift axle, 265” wheelbase, near new low pro 22.5 virgin tires, new Texas square bumper, led lights...........$28,500

Engines Cummins N14’s, BCII 400, BCIII 350 & 400, BCIV 400, M11’s Cat C15’s, 3406E’s, 3406B’s Cat 3054 Serial #5YS.............$3200 Cat MXS69658 475-hp...........$7500 Detroit 6V53T........................$5500 Detroit 60’s Volvo VED7C 275 hp..............$4000 We have a large selection of used parts

Starlings a costly problem for livestock producers

By NDSU Extension Service Starlings can be a major problem for grain in a day. livestock producers in the northern Plains The birds are abundant year-round, but in the winter. they often are a problem only in the winter.

“During a year like our last one, when the Many producers have tried using shotweather is particularly cold and the ground guns, pyrotechnics or just closing barn is snow-covered, these birds are looking for openings, but these methods have not convenient food sources,” North Dakota proven to be very effective, according to State University (NDSU) Extension SerSchroeder. Hawks are natural predators of vice dairy specialist J.W. Schroeder says. starlings, but attracting hawks to live near “Unfortunately, cattle feeding areas provide the dairy farm can be problematic. these sources.”

The European starling, also known as Starlings will eat livestock feed, and defthe common starling, is not native to the ecate in feed and water and on equipment U.S., so producers can use lethal control and buildings. measures.

“These problems raise concerns about The U.S. Department of Agriculture ofeconomic efficiency, animal health, and fers baiting services for farmers. equipment and building maintenance,” “This can be effective, but it has a sigSchroeder says. “If this winter proves to nificant cost,” Schroeder says. be extremely cold, it is likely that these Another option is a pesticide called starlings will be a problem for many dairy Starlicide, which is available for farmers farms again this year.” to purchase if they have a private pesticide Starlings can eat 50 percent of their bodylicense. This chemical comes premixed and weight in feed a day, he adds. One thousand ready to use. Schroeder recommends that birds easily can consume 100 pounds of producers check with their local feed cooperative or chemical suppliers for prices and availability of the product in their area.

“Before you use this chemical, make sure that no protected birds will have access to the bait because it will kill 2012 Peterbilt 367 Cat 6NZ 1997 Peterbilt 377 dump truck, C15 550 hp, 0 miles on engine most types of birds or fowl,” 2000 Peterbilt 377 Cummins Detroit 430 hp, 10 speed, 16-ft. with 4 year warranty, new Eaton N14 525 hp, virgin low pro 22.5 tub box with high lift gate, pintle Schroeder cautions. “HowRTLO20918 18 speed with 0 tires on all aluminum wheels. with air, 6 aluminum wheels. miles, chassis has 20,000 miles, ever, the chemical does not 731,529 miles................$22,500 near new box in excellent shape, 11R24.5 tires, disk brakes, 3.70 have a significant effect on nice truck!!.....................$25,900 ratio double lockers, 228” wheelbase. ...........................$129,900 cattle or other animals around the farm.”

To use Starlicide effective2004 International 9200 Cumly, you first need to pre-bait mins ISX 400 hp, 10 speed, good virgin low pro 24.5 tires. the birds for about a week Just resealed flywheel housing... with something palatable, ......................................$19,900 1988 Volvo Cummins Big Cam 2007 Peterbilt 386 Cummins such as feed grain, dog food 350, 15 speed, near new cap ISX 475 hp, 10 speed, 3.55 or energy pellets. The best tires. Fresh annual inspection..... ratio, low pro 24.5 tires on all ......................................$13,500 aluminum wheels, dual exhaust. time to put the bait out is in 720,150 miles................$39,500 the morning, when the ground is frozen or snow-covered.

“It is a good idea to no2005 Freightliner mid roof Classic XL, 14.0L Detroit, 515 tify any close neighbors of hp, 10 speed, 830,000 miles, your plans so it won’t come low pro 24.5 virgin tires, fresh annual inspection, good looking as a surprise if they find Single axle diverter dolly...$1650 truck!!.............................$29,500 dead birds on their property,” 1989 Peterbilt 379 extended Schroeder advises. hood, Cat 3406B, 425 hp, 10 speed, 11R24.5 tires on all aluminum wheels, 244” wheelbase, air leaf suspension. Just had annual inspection and is ready for work...............................$18,500

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1986 Chamberlain 48-ft. livestock trailer, has nose decking, tandem axle, low pro 24.5 tires... ..........................................$8500

1998 Ranco 35-ft. tri-axle belly dump, 11r24.5 tires on Budd steel wheels...................$17,500

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2012 Wilson 53-ft.x102” quad axle livestock trailer, rear lift axle, excellent floors, 11r22.5 tires, 3/4 dog house, air ride, all aluminum wheels, new brakes.... ......................................$73,500

26-ft tilt deck pintle hitch trailer, air brakes..........................$6900

1992 Reitnouer 45-ft.x96” all aluminum flatbed trailer, aluminum deck, aluminum wheels, 11R24.5 tires, built in headache rack, air ride......................$9500

2005 Timpte 42-ft hopper trailer, 72” sides, 11R24.5 virgin tires, electric tarp. Fresh annual inspection.........................$25,900

1982 Eagle Bridge 42-ft live bottom trailer..................$12,500

Cat 3406E......................... $1250 Cat 3406B........................ $1050 Cummins N14.................. $1500 Cummins 855 BC/SC........ $900 Cat C12............................ $1200 Also available ISX, L10, M11, DT466, C15, Det 60 series

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1998 Volvo Cat 3406E 435 hp, 10 speed, low pro 24.5 virgin tires on aluminum wheels, 3.70 ratio................................$14,900

Transmissions and Differentials Set of 23160 46K double lockers, 4.56 ratio...................... $3900 Freightliner air suspension with 23160 double lockers, 3.73 ratio.............................. $5500 RTLO16913....$3000 ($1500 core) RTO14613........................... $1500 Most 9, 10, 13 and 15 speeds.CALL Rockwell, Eaton, Spicer, IH differentials - most ratios available

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3-2014 John Deere W235, 994 header, deluxe cab, approximately 400 hours. Each..............................................................$139,900 2-2008 New Holland 8040 swathers, 14-ft. headers, rubber conditioner headers, 2 years old. Approximately 2600 hours. Each....$52,900 2006 John Deere 4995 with 14.5-ft. head, flail conditioner, 1805 hours.................................................................................$69,900 New Holland HW305 12-ft. HS header, 2240 hours..............$40,000 New Holland 1114 diesel, air, 14-ft. auger header...................$9500

RAKES

New Holland 216 hydraulic V-rake.........................................$16,900 Sitrex MK10-12 rake.................................................................$8500

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AUGERS DRILLS

John Deere 455 30-ft. grain drill, 6” spacing, fertilizer boxes. Always shedded.............................................................................$45,000 John Deere 455 25-ft. grain drill, 6” spacing, fertilizer box........... Call

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New John Deere 995 5 & 8-bottom switch plow...................In Stock 2004 John Deere 980 36-ft. field cultivator with rear harrow....$23,900 2-John Deere 900 7 shank V-ripper. Each................................$5490 John Deere 512 disc ripper, 17’6” narrow fold.......................$37,900 John Deere 512 disc ripper, 7 shank, 17’6” narrow fold.........$35,000 International 140 4 bottom rollover plow..................................$2500 Sterling soil packer with transport, fits 995 7 bottom switch plow....... ..............................................................................................$4500 Ezee-On 5200 chisel plow, hydraulic folding, single wing.........$7500

PULL TYPE WINDROWERS

2009 John Deere 835 mower/conditioner pull-type rotary, 10.5-ft., flail conditioner.........................................................................$17,500 1998 John Deere 935 mower/conditioner with 12-ft. head and flail conditioner............................................................................$6490 New Holland 1475 14-ft. swing tongue..................................$22,900 New Holland 1475 14-ft. swing tongue.....................................$7650 2007 New Holland 499 swing tongue, rubber conditioner.....$15,900 New Holland 116 16-ft. swing tongue with auger header and rubber conditioner............................................................................$2900 2011 MacDon R85 disc mower, 13-ft., swivel hitch, 1000 PTO........... ...........................................................................................$32,000

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Brandt 10”x70-ft. swing away....................................................$7500 Brandt 8”x50-ft..........................................................................$4500

COMBINES

John Deere 9770 combine with 930 draper header............$269,000

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2014 New Holland BB340 3x4 baler, single axle, roller chute, color monitor, 5600 bales...........................................................$93,900 2013 New Holland BB330 3x3 baler, single axle, roller chute, color monitor, 8900 bales...........................................................$74,900 2012 Massey Ferguson 2190 4x4 baler, 25,000 bales............... Call 1994 New Holland 580 square baler, 16”x18” bales..............$10,900

COMBINE HEADERS

John Deere 925 25-ft. rigid auger header, pickup reel..............$9900

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2011 New Holland BR7090 extra wide sweep, net/twine, flotation tires....................................................................................$18,000 2006 New Holland BR780A net/twine, 1000 PTO, 14,450 bales....... ...........................................................................................$12,000 New Holland BR780 baler, net/twine, 11,000 bales.................$9900 2004 Hesston 956A baler, net/twine, 540 PTO, auto wrap....$16,900

CONSIGNMENTS

2011 John Deere 5083E Limited MFWD, 69 PTO hp, 12F/12R with reverser, cab, 553 loader, bucket, 3-pt., 2 SCV’s, 185 hours. Model 49 backhoe, John Deere 6-ft. blade, Frontier box blade, John Deere 5-ft. rotary mower. Package deal will not separate............... Call 2007 John Deere 5325 MFWD, open station, 1 remote, loader, 200 hours with John Deere 49 3-point backhoe.......................$39,900 1974 International Hydro 100 2WD, cab, loader & grapple with Work Saver bale unroller.............................................................$14,500 2012 John Deere 310K backhoe, cab, MFWD. 700 hours.....$84,900 2005 New Holland 1432 13’8” discbine, flail conditioner........$14,500 1999 New Holland 1431 13’8” discbine, rubber conditioner.....$8800 New Holland 256 rake. One year old........................................$5500 Vermeer R23 hydraulic v-rake...................................................... Call Summers 3-point sprayer, category 3, 500 gallon, 60-ft. booms, triple nozzle....................................................................................$5500 2011 New Holland BB9080 3x4 square baler, single axle. 5000 bales. .......................................................................Call for Price Highline Bale Pro 6000 bale processor...................................$4500 International 6200 grain drill....................................................$6500 Case 415 15-ft. cultipacker........................................................$9500 Degelman 10-47/57 10-ft. hydraulic blade, front. Excellent.......$9900 Road Boss grader blade...........................................................$1800 Myers V-type pull type ditcher...................................................$3000 Cat LT18B landscape tiller.........................................................$4500 2010 John Deere 825i gator.....................................................$8900 Frontier 6-ft. brush cutter..........................................................$1200

TRACTORS & ATTACHMENTS

1983 John Deere 8450, 3-pt., 1000 PTO, 18.4x38 duals front & rear, 11,307 hours..............................................................................Call 2-2013 John Deere 8310R IVT transmission, 261 PTO hp, AutoTrac, 5 remotes, front duals 480x50. 60 month/5000 hour PowerGard.

Each.................................................................................. $264,900 2-John Deere 8260R MFWD, IVT transmission, 5 remotes, cab, air, duals, approximate 800 hours. 60 month/5000 hour PowerGard.

Each................................................................................... $234,900 1996 John Deere 7800 MFWD, cab, 3 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, powershift transmission, duals, 14 front weights, 2862 hours, 3-point, 18.4x42 rear tires, 14.9x30 front tires.................................. $74,900 1996 John Deere 7400 MFWD, 2 remotes, PowrQuad transmission, new front tires, JD 740 loader, 11,000 hours....................... $49,000 John Deere 7230R MFWD, IVT transmission, 4 remotes, cab, air, duals, 1500 hours. 60 month/5000 hour PowerGard................. $167,900 John Deere 7230 MFWD, 110 PTO hp, IVT transmission, 741 loader, grapple, 2177 hours........................................................... $124,900 2009 John Deere 7230 MFWD, standard, 110 PTO hp, 16 speed, power quad with reverser, 2 remotes, 1000/540 PTO, 740 SL loader, bucket, grapple. 5300 hours. ........................................................... $80,000 1996 John Deere 7200 MFWD, cab, 3 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, PowrQuad transmission, 3-point, 18.4x38 rear tires, 13.6x28 front tires, 10,647 hours, 92 PTO hp..................................................... $33,900 John Deere 6715 MFWD, cab, loader, grapple, 5600 hours..... $59,900 John Deere 6415 MFWD, cab, loader, grapple, 4500 hours............Call 2014 John Deere 6170M MFWD, deluxe cab, 540/1000, AutoQuad transmission, air seat, front fenders, cold start. New......... $129,900 John Deere 5603 MFWD, cab, 2 function loader......................... Call 1965 John Deere 4020 2WD, diesel, 95 PTO hp, 8 speed powershift, year-around cab, 540/1000 PTO, front weights, 2 remotes, 3-point, newer motor......................................................................$10,000 2006 Case MXM 175 MFWD, 145 PTO hp, powershift/reverser, 4 remotes, LX172 loader, bucket, grapple, 1000 PTO. 3102 hours... ..........................................................................................$73,000 2000 Case MX200 165 PTO hp, MFWD, 3 remotes, 18 speed powershift with left hand reverser, 3-pt., 540 PTO, small 1000, large 1000, 5090 hours..............................................................$74,900 Case IH MX130 MFWD, cab, loader, grapple............................... Call 2003 Agco LT-85 MFWD, 85 PTO hp, 2 remotes, cab, loader, bucket, grapple. 3200 hours. ........................................................$36,900 1989 Deutz Allis 6265 2WD, diesel, 65 PTO hp, 12F/4R, ROPS, XL940 Farmhand loader, 1 remote, 540 PTO, 3-point, 5266 hours..$7000 1989 Deutz Allis 6265 2WD, diesel, 65 PTO hp, 12F/4R, ROPS, 1 remote, 540 PTO, 3-point, 5546 hours................................$6000 Degelman 5700 12-ft. front blade with John Deere 700 series mounts..............................................................................$10,000 1994 Ford 8340 MFWD, 106 PTO hp, 16 forward/16 reverse, 540/1000 PTO, 2 remotes, 7314 loader, bucket, grapple..................$20,000 Ford 7514 loader with bucket and grapple.............................$12,000 Buhler 1080 Catz 3-point snowblower......................................$2300 GID CBSF2028 clamp on bale spear..........................................$650

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3-2014 John Deere 569 standard balers, MegaWide, net/twine, hydrualic pickup, 1000 PTO, flotation tires, 3500-5800 bales..Call 2011 John Deere 568 net & twine, hydraulic pickup, flotation tires, 9000 bales........................................................................ $33,500 2010 John Deere 568 1000 PTO, MegaWide, flotation tires, net & twine, 5603 bales.............................................................. $36,500 2010 John Deere 568, net/twine, hydraulic pickup, floatation tires, 10,000 bales..................................................................... $33,500 2009 John Deere 568 baler, 17,820 bales............................ $27,000 2004 John Deere 567 baler, 24,548 bales............................ $20,400 2002 John Deere 567 MegaWide, hydraulic pickup lift, net & twine, 540 PTO............................................................................ $18,000 2001 John Deere 567 narrow pickup, twine only, regular tires, 540 PTO. 24,000 bales. ........................................................... $10,500 John Deere 566 twine only, 27,000 bales, 540 PTO................ $8500

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Cat 430 EIT backhoe, extend-a-hoe, cab, heat, air, 1700 hours.......... ...........................................................................................$62,900 2005 Case 580 Super M backhoe, MFWD, extend-a-hoe, 2831 hours..................................................................................$51,900 Kelly B70 3-point backhoe........................................................$5900 2012 Demco 1250-60 pull type sprayer, 1250 gallon tank, 60-ft. booms.

Like new. ...........................................................................$45,500 2008 Agco 4460 SP sprayer, 80-ft. booms, 400 gallon tank, single nozzle, tow bar, Trimble 500 guidance system, new clutch..$99,900 2013 Stinger 6500 baler picker, 1165 hours........................$194,900 2009 Koyler 7 bale hauler, gooseneck, tandem axle, runs on 2 or 3 remotes, comes with loading arm and stop.......................$13,000 Dwyer 5-bale mover / feeder.....................................................$7800 2010 D&W 5 bale feeder, Haybuster processor, tandem axle..$26,000 D&W 5 bale feeder....................................................................$7500 D&W 5 bale round bale processor.............................................$4200 2007 Haybuster 2650 bale processor, 1 3/8 1000 PTO, regular tires, no hydraulic deflector. .......................................................$14,000 Haybuster 2650 round bale processor...................................$15,500 Haybuster 2620 round bale processor, 2 bale, 1000 PTO, left hand discharge..............................................................................$4500 Bale King Vortex 3100 round baler processor, 2 bale, 1000 PTO, hydraulic reflector, flotation tires............................................$9500 Highline 500 with Bale Pro 6800 5-bale retriever/processor...$9800 Convey All 22-ft. drill fill with 2 hoppers. Plumbed for wet kit..$16,000 1973 Ford F500 buck rake, 390 V8, Farmhand F11C loader, forks, bucket, 4 new tires................................................................$4500 2012 John Deere RSX 850 Gator, soft cab, heater, 1400 miles$12,000 2010 Honda Foreman ES TRX500 16,342 miles....................$3500 2006 Kawasaki KLX250 motorcycle, turn signals, electric start. Excellent condition........................................................................$2850 2004 John Deere 3975 pull type forage harvester, metal detector, long tongue, 13/4 PTO.........................................................$25,000 John Deere 506 60” rotary cutter................................................$500 Shaver HD 10 post pounder, skid steer mount, hydraulic tilt and angle.....................................................................................$5790 Worksaver 6-ft. rear blade..........................................................$575 Oliver 6342 4-bottom roll over plow..........................................$3500

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New Kioti DK4510 with Tier IV 45 hp engines, loaders available...... CALL Also in stock - DS4510H and CK35HST

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6-ft. snow blower with QA skid steer mount.

In Stock $6250 MISCELLANEOUS

BEN-SER SE63 63” snow blower with frame. Runs off rear PTO, fits 40-60 hp tractor................................$2500 Stanhoist 12-ft. pull type chisel plow..... ...............................................$1950 Bush Hog 3 point, 12-ft. plow.....$1650 2-Heavy duty running gears. Each..$995 Standard running gear...................$575 Light duty running gear..................$350 2 horse bumper pull trailer.............$750

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wood splitters, chippers and log grapples available.

NEW Tebben Rotary Mowers

6-ft................................................$1440 5-ft......$1250 4-ft......$1175

MISCELLANEOUS ATTACHMENTS

New Eagle 7-ft. 3 point rear blade.$675 New Eagle 8-ft. 3 point rear blade.$725 New Front Mount QA bale spears for skid steer loader mount......... CALL

2014 Zetor Major 4WD, cab, air, heat, new loader, 500+ hours, 80 PTO hp........................................$36,500 Kioti DK 35 FWD, loader, box, blade, low hours...................................$14,900 Kioti LK3054 FWA with loader, 30 hp... ...............................................$9250 White 2-105 MFD, cab, Ezee-On loader.........................................$10,000 John Deere 2640 2WD, 3 point, PTO.... ...............................................$8750 International M with Farmhand loader, PTO pump, runs good............$2500 International M with loader.........$2000 Ford 8N with JD 3 point tiller.......$2500 Front Dozer Blade with manual adjust.

Fits various models................$2500 Heavy duty brush & log grapple with skid steer quick attach...................$2250 Wagner loader for Ford 8N, 9N, and NAA. Complete with front pump & mounts...................................$1500 Farmhand F10 loader with grapple fork......................................... CALL Dearborn loader for Ford 8N.........$750 White Cab to fit Oliver 55 Series tractor............................ MAKE OFFER

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NEW SPEECO POST HOLE AUGERS IN STOCK Standard Duty and Heavy Duty - 9” and 12” Augers

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2- White 110 4WD tractor, 1982 with Ezee-On loader...................$26,500 Kioti CK35 FWA tractor with loader...... ............................................$14,900 Zetor 7711.0T tractor...................$6000 Oliver 1950T tractor....................$4995 Hesston 1014 14-ft. swather.......$2500 Hesston 1014 12-ft. swather................. .....................................Needs work Vermeer 1012 V-rake...................$5500 Hesston 565A round baler..........$8500 John Deere 535 round baler, net/ twine.......................................$5500 New Holland 855 round baler.....$3850 Round bale picker hay kicker, 7 bales.. ...............................................$6000 New Holland 16x18 square baler.......... ...............................................$2500 New Holland 1032 balewagon....$5000 1953 GMC pickup with retriever... $3500 Gehl grinder mixer.......................$2500 Massey-Ferguson 510 combine with Perkins diesel........................ CALL John Deere 13’6” disc with cylinder & hoses.....................................$2500 Disc 9-ft. pull-type, needs work... CALL Chisel plow, 3-pt...........................$1000 Roller............................................$1500 Kuker 3-pt. sprayer with booms and hand gun, 150 gallon tank.....$1000 Fimco 150 gallon 3 point sprayer with booms, handgun. Like new.... CALL

NEW Eagle box scrapers New Eagle 560HD..................... $625 New Eagle 566HD..................... $699 New Eagle 672HD..................... $729 New Eagle 784 HD.................... $779 USED HAYING

International Balance Head sickle mower....................................$1000 Ford 515 7-ft. sickle mower..........$1250 Hesston 30A stacker.... MAKE OFFER Bucket mount bale spear...............$400

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Case IH 1594 2WD with 3 point and PTO, no rear tires...... FOR PARTS Ford 3000 3 cylinder diesel, Select-oSpeed, good tires...PARTING OUT Oliver 1755, 77 & 1855.. FOR PARTS

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2014 annual crop summary

Montana highlights The 2014 corn for grain crop was estimated at 7.50 million bushels, 13 percent below last year’s production of 8.63 million bushels, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. The average yield of 100.0 bushels per acre was 15.0 bushels per acre below the yield realized last year. Area harvested for grain in 2014, at 75,000 acres, was unchanged from last year. Acreage cut for corn silage was estimated at 51,000 acres, up 10,000 acres from last year, with production estimated at 1.12 million tons, compared with 943,000 tons produced last year.

Oat seedings in Montana totaled 45,000 acres, down 5,000 acres from last year. Producers harvested 16,000 acres for grain or seed, down 6,000 acres from 2013. Oat production totaled 1.10 million bushels in 2014, down 7 percent from last year. Oat yield is 69.0 bushels per acre in 2014, up 15.0 bushels per acre from the previous year.

Montana’s barley seeded area, at 920,000 acres, is down 70,000 acres from last year. Harvested area, at 770,000 acres, is down 60,000 acres from 2013. Barley yield, at 58.0 bushels per acre, is up 6.0 bushels per acre from last year. Barley production in 2014 is estimated at 44.7 million bushels, up 3 percent from the previous year.

All wheat production in Montana, estimated at 209.5 million bushels, is up 4 percent from 2013. All wheat yield was 37.1 bushels per acre, down 1.9 bushels per acre from a year ago. Winter wheat producers seeded 2.50 million acres in the fall of 2013 for harvest in 2014, up from 2.00 million acres seeded for the previous year’s crop. Area harvested for grain increased 340,000 acres to 2.24 million acres in 2014. Winter wheat production is estimated at 91.8 million bushels, up 12 percent from last year. Winter wheat yield, at 41.0 bushels per acre, is down 2.0 bushels per acre from last year. Spring wheat seedings, at 3.05 million acres, are up 100,00 acres from last year. Area harvested totaled 2.98 million acres, up from 2.83 million acres harvested last year. Spring wheat production is estimated at 104.3 million bushels, down less than 1 percent from last year. Spring wheat yield, at 35.0 bushels per acre, is down 2.0 bushels per acre from last year. Durum wheat seedings, at 435,000 acres, are down 15,000 acres from last year. Area harvested totaled 430,000 acres, down from 435,000 acres harvested last year. Durum wheat production is estimated at 13.3 million bushels, down 12 percent from last year. Durum wheat yield, at 31.0 bushels per acre, is down 4.0 bushels per acre from last year.

All hay production for 2014 is estimated at 5.38 million tons, down 1 percent from the 2013 total. Alfalfa hay production was estimated at 3.89 million tons from 1.85 million acres harvested, down 75,000 tons from 2013. Average yield for the 2014 crop was 2.10 tons per acre, 0.10 ton per acre below last year. All other hay production totaled 1.50 million tons from 880,000 acres harvested, down 4,000 tons from 2013. The average yield of 1.70 tons per acre was up 0.20 ton per acre from last year. New seedings of alfalfa and alfalfa mixtures in Montana were estimated at 100,000 acres, unchanged from 2013.

As of December 1, producers in Montana were storing 4.60 million tons of all hay, down 2 percent from the 4.70 million tons stored last year.

Montana canola growers planted 63,000 acres in 2014, down 9,000 acres from 2013. Harvested area totaled 61,000 acres, down 8,000 acres from last year. The 2014 canola yield was 1,380 pounds per acre, down 160 pounds per acre from a year ago. Canola production totaled 84.2 million pounds, down from 106.3 million pounds in 2013. Montana’s flaxseed production in 2014 was 425,000 bushels, up from 240,000 bushels a year ago. Growers planted 28,000 acres and harvested 25,000 acres in 2014, compared with 20,000 acres planted and 16,000 acres harvested in 2013. The average yield for 2014 was 17.0 bushels per acre, up 2.0 bushels per acre from a year ago. Production of safflower in 2014 totaled 42.4 million pounds, compared with 38.9 million pounds in 2013. Planted acres were 54,000, up 18,000 acres from last year. Harvested acres were 50,500, compared with 35,000 acres in 2013. Safflower yield averaged 840 pounds per acre in 2014, down 270 pounds from last year.

The state’s sugarbeet crop of 1.44 million tons for 2014 was up 15 percent from the 1.25 million tons produced in 2013. Producers harvested 44,500 acres in 2014, up from 42,800 acres in 2013. Average yield was estimated at 32.3 tons per acre, 3.1 tons per acre above 2013.

Montana potato growers produced 3.62 million hundredweight of potatoes this year, up 5 percent from last year’s crop. Average yield at 320 hundredweight per acre, was up CONTINUED ON PAGE B35

2014 annual crop summary CONTINUED FROM PAGE B34

10 hundredweight per acre from last year’s yield. Harvested area of 11,300 acres this year was 200 acres more than last year’s harvested area.

Dry edible bean production was set at 603,000 hundredweight, 33 percent above the 2013 crop of 453,000 hundredweight. Average yield was estimated at 1,630 pounds per acre, 290 pounds below last year. Harvested area, at 37,000 acres, was 13,400 acres more than last year. Pinto bean production in 2014 was 128,000 hundredweight, down 7 percent from last year. Planted acreage was 6,000 acres, up 200 acres from last year. Harvested area, at 5,800 acres, is 100 acres above the previous year. The pinto bean yield was 2,200 pounds per acre, down 200 pounds per acre from last year. All garbanzo bean production, at 475,000 hundredweight, compared to 312,000 hundredweight in 2013.

Planted area totaled 31,500 acres, up from 18,000 planted acres last year. Harvested area was 31,200 acres, compared with 17,700 acres last year. The yield was 1,520 pounds per acre, down 240 pounds per acre from last year’s.

Montana’s 2014 lentil production was 1.76 million hundredweight, compared with 1.94 million hundredweight a year ago. Planted area was 130,000 acres, with harvested area at 119,000 acres, compared with last year’s 140,000 acres planted and 129,000 acres harvested. Lentil yield for 2014 was 1,480 pounds per acre, down 20 pounds per acre from 2013. Dry edible pea production for 2014 in Montana was 9.07 million hundredweight, up 28 percent from a year ago. Dry pea yield for 2014 was 1,800 pounds per acre, unchanged from 2013. Planted and harvested acreages were 525,000 and 504,000 acres, respectively. Last year, growers planted 440,000 acres and harvested 395,000 acres of dry peas. Austrian winter pea production in 2014 was 70,000 hundredweight, down 44 percent from last year. Planted area was 12,000 acres, 2,000 acres above a year ago. Harvested acreage, at 7,000 acres, was down 1,000 acres from 2013.

The yield was 1,000 pounds per acre in 2014, compared with 1,550 pounds a year ago.

Winter wheat seedings last fall for the 2015 crop year are estimated at 2.30 million acres, down 8 percent from last year.

United States highlights Corn for grain production is estimated at a record 14.2 billion bushels, down 1 percent from the November forecast but 3 percent above the revised 2013 estimate. The average yield in the United States is estimated at a record high of 171.0 bushels per acre. This is down 2.4 bushels from the November forecast but 12.9 bushels above the revised 2013 average yield of 158.1 bushels per acre. Area harvested for grain is estimated at 83.1 million acres, up slightly from the November forecast but down 5 percent from the revised 2013 acreage. Corn silage production is estimated at 128 million tons for 2014, up 8 percent from 2013 and represents the highest production on record for the United States. The United States silage yield is estimated at 20.1 tons per acre, up 1.3 tons from 2013. Area harvested for silage is estimated at 6.37 million acres, up 1 percent from a year ago.

The 2014 oat production is estimated at 69.7 million bushels, up 8 percent from the 2013 total but represents the fourth lowest production on record. Yield is estimated at 67.7 bushels per acre, up 3.6 bushels from the previous year.

Harvested area, at 1.03 million acres, is 2 percent above the previous year.

Barley production is estimated at 177 million bushels, down 18 percent from the 2013 total. Average yield per acre, at 72.4 bushels, is up 1.1 bushels from the previous year and represents the third highest yield on record for the United States. Producers seeded 2.98 million acres in 2014, down 16 percent from last year. Harvested area, at 2.44 million acres, is down 20 percent from 2013.

All wheat production totaled 2.03 billion bushels in 2014, down 5 percent from the 2013 total. Area harvested for grain totaled 46.4 million acres, up 2 percent from the previous year. The United States yield is estimated at 43.7 bushels per acre, down 3.4 bushels from the previous year. The levels of production and changes from 2013 by type are winter wheat, 1.38 billion bushels, down 11 percent; other spring wheat, 595 million bushels, up 11 percent; and Durum wheat, 53.1 million bushels, down 8 percent. Winter wheat production for 2014 totaled 1.38 billion bushels, down 11 percent from the 2013 total. The United States yield, at 42.6 bushels per acre, is down 4.7 bushels from 2013. Area harvested for grain is estimated at 32.3 million acres, down 1 percent from the previous year. Production of spring wheat for 2014 is estimated at 595 million bushels, up 11 percent from the 2013 total. Harvested area totaled 12.7 million acres, up 12 percent from 2013. The United States yield is estimated at CONTINUED ON PAGE B36

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2014 Buick Enclave CXL 3.6L, 2012 Buick Enclave CXL 3.6L, AWD, heated leather, AM/FM/ AWD, heated leather, AM/FM/ CD/XM/OnStar/Nav/Bluetooth, CD/XM/OnStar/Nav/DVD, sunsunroofs, remote start, rear roofs, remote start, rear park aspark assist, 7 passenger. Tag sist, 7 passenger. Tag #14U59.... #14U70...Asking Price $31,995 ...............Asking Price $41,995

2013 Subaru Outback Premium AWD, automatic, air, tilt, cruise, power windows & locks, AM/FM/ CD. Tag #14U65.......................... ...............Asking Price $21,495

2012 Chevrolet LTZ 3/4 ton, crew cab, 6.6L Duramax, heated/ cooled seats, AM/FM/CD/XM/OnStar/DVD/Nav, sunroof, rear camera, remote start. Tag #15T78A.... ...............Asking Price $42,995 2012 Buick Enclave CXL 3.6L, AWD, heated leather, AM/FM/ CD/XM/OnStar/Bluetooth, remote start, rear camera, 7 passenger.

Tag #15T58A............................... ...............Asking Price $28,995

2012 Chevrolet LT 1/2 ton, crew cab, 5.3L, automatic, air, tilt, cruise, AM/FM/CD/XM/OnStar/ Bluetooth, 6 way, rear camera, remote start. Tag #14T90A......... ...............Asking Price $29,495

2011 Chevrolet 1/2 ton, extended cab, long wheelbase, 5.3L, automatic, air, tilt, cruise, AM/FM/ CD/XM/OnStar/Bluetooth, 6 way, running boards, tow package, remote start. Tag #15T66A......... ...............Asking Price $23,495

2009 Chevrolet Suburban 5.3L, heated leather, AM/FM/CD/XM/ OnStar/Bluetooth, tow package, rear park assist. Tag #15T48A.... ...............Asking Price $24,495

2007 GMC Yukon Denali 6.2L, heated leather, AM/FM/6CD/ XM/OnStar, 4 buckets, towing package, sunroof. Tag #15T47A. ...............Asking Price $23,495

2013 Chevrolet Avalanche, 5.3L, Black Diamond heated leather, AM/FM/CD/XM/OnStar/Bluetooth, sunroof, rear camera, rear park assist. Only 14,000 miles.

Tag #15T68A.............................. ...............Asking Price $41,995

2011 Chevrolet 1 ton, crew cab, long wheelbase, 6.6L Duramax, automatic, air, tilt, cruise, power windows/locks, AM/FM/CD, tow package, rear camera, bucket seats, low miles. Tag #15T62A.... ...............Asking Price $37,995

2011 Chevrolet Equinox 2LT 2.4L, AWD, heated leather, AM/FM/ CD/XM/OnStar/Bluetooth, 6 way, remote start, rear camera, rear park assist. Tag #14T60B............ ................ Asking Price $18,495

2008 Pontiac Torrent AWD, 3.4L, heated leather, AM/FM/6CD/XM/ OnStar, 6 way, sunroof, remote start. Tag #15T73A...................... ...............Asking Price $10,995

2011 Buick Lucerne CXL 3.9L, heated leather bench, heated steering, AM/FM/CD/XM/OnStar/Bluetooth, remote start, rear park assist. Tag #15B01A.... ...............Asking Price $19,495

2007 Buick LaCrosse CXS 3.6L, automatic, air, tilt, cruise, AM/FM/ CD/XM/OnStar, heated leather, sunroof. Tag #15B01B................. ..................Asking Price $9995

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2011 Chevrolet LT 1/2 ton, 5.3L, automatic, air, tilt, cruise, AM/ FM/CD/XM/OnStar/Bluetooth, 6 way, rear camera, remote start.

Tag #14T94A.............................. ...............Asking Price $27,495

2004 Dodge ST 1/2 ton, regular cab, short wheelbase, 4.7L, automatic, air, tilt, cruise, AM/FM/ CD, tow package. Tag #14T93B.. ..................Asking Price $9995

2005 Subaru Forester 2.5L, automatic, air conditioning, tilt, cruise, AM/FM/CD, power windows/locks. Tag #15T55C........... ..................Asking Price $7495

2005 Chrysler 300C 5.7L, automatic, air, tilt, cruise, power windows/ locks/seats, heated leather, AM/ FM/CD/Cassette. Tag #14U62A... ...............Asking Price $11,495

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2014 annual crop summary

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Feed Truck For Sale

CONTINUED FROM PAGE B35

2002 International double frame with 2002 Lowen 1022CF vertical twin screw, stainless steel liner, side and rear discharge. So nice you will want to go get the mail in it!!!

Call (307) 762-3541, Greybull, WY

Kobleco SK130LC excavator, air conditioner, comes with 36” dig............................................................................ CALL

Hitachi EX135 bucket, thumb, lower hours...................... Call

Linkbelt 3400 .................................................................. Call

Cat TH560 enclosed cab with heat/air, 5700 hours, excellent tires, hydraulic quick change, 80” wide heavy duty mast, 60” forks, pintle hitch............................................. $45,000

1979 Cat 130G 12-ft. moldboard with 1-ft. extension, for a total of 14 foot moldboard, Balderson front blade, blade accumulators, 14x24 rubber 80%, does not include chains, $18,000 work order on engine. Front lift group by Balderson, rear ripper availabe for extra cost......................... $37,500

BACKHOES

Cat 416B 4x4, cab, extend-a-hoe............................... $26,900 John Deere 410D ROPS, very good tires, bucket, forks, 24” bucket, a good older hoe, have not run thru shop but pretty good hoe............................................................... $15,500 John Deere 310SG 4 wheel drive, 4x1 loader bucket, 24” dig bucket, cab with heat and air conditioning, new rear tires, like new on front, 6600 hours. This is a very good ready to work backhoe........................................................ $32,900 John Deere 310G four wheel drive, good tires, extend-a-hoe, hydraulic thumb, 24” dig bucket, enclosed cab, 4200 hours.

Nice clean backhoe.................................................... Call

John Deere 770A grader with ripper, 13-ft. mold board, engine and transmission very good, good tires................ $23,000

FORKLIFTS & BOOMS

JLG 400S lift boom........................................................... Call JLG Lull 644 telescopic, forks, lateral tilt, low hours.. $12,000 Zoom Boom 8040-44 telescopic forklift..................... $19,000

GRADERS

John Deere 770CH.......................................................... Call

LOADERS

CRAWLERS

2005 Case 621D, quick change 3rd valve, new rubber$57,500 Case W26B wheel loader, 504 engine, cab and heat, excellent 23.5x26 tires, always serviced, county machine it’s whole life. Starts and runs excellent, you will like this loader........ ............................................................................... $19,000 John Deere 544E 3rd valve, good tires, Q/C................... Call

EXCAVATORS

ASV RC50 skidsteer......................................................... Call 1973 Pettibone MK30 rough terrain crane, 60-ft. reach, 30,000# capacity.................................................. $19,900 Raygo 84” drum roller, Detroit engine.............................. Call

Cat D6C straight blade, hydraulic tilt, bare back......... $11,000 Fiat/Allis HD6G crawler................................................ $6500 John Deere 550H...................................................... $27,500 John Deere 450G............................................................ Call

Cat EL200B excavator, operates well, good bottom, good older machine...................................................................... Call Hitachi EX135 USR ........................................................ Call Hitachi ZX120.................................................................. Call John Deere 200LC with cab, heat, 42” bucket, long arm, good undercarriage........................................................ $39,900 John Deere 17ZTS mini excavator, new tracks, low hours on engine, blade, quick change, bucket 16”. Very nice machine...................................................................... Call Komatsu PC128UU......................................................... Call Komatsu PC35 MR-2 enclosed cab, thumb.................... Call 2002 Komatsu PC138US-2 with blade, hydraulic thumb, 6900 hours........................................................................... Call

FORESTRY

Cat 518 skidder, winch, grapple, good tires, chains... $17,500 Tree Farmer C7F skidder, 24.5 rubber, chains, swinging grapple, cab.......................................................... $28,500

NEW AND USED PARTS

MISCELLANEOUS

TRAILERS

1980 Arnes lowboy 28-ft. bed, 9-ft. wide.................... $11,000

TRUCKS

International antique collectible truck, very sound repairable body, V-8 engine (does not run)............................... $1250 White water truck, runs good, 350 Cummins, 5/4 transmission, jake brake, aluminum tank, PTO driven water pump...$8500

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New and used for heavy construction machinery rollers, buckets, cabs, forks, blades, brushrakes, thumbs, bucket teeth, tires, undercarriages.

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46.7 bushels per acre, down slightly from 2013. Of the total production, 556 million bushels are Hard Red Spring wheat, up 13 percent from 2013. Production of Durum wheat for 2014 is estimated at 53.1 million bushels, down 8 percent from the 2013 total. Grain area harvested totaled 1.34 million acres, down slightly from the previous year. The United States yield is estimated at 39.7 bushels per acre, down 3.6 bushels from 2013.

Production of all dry hay for 2014 is estimated at 139.8 million tons, down 6 percent from the October 1 forecast but up 4 percent from the revised 2013 total. Area harvested is estimated at 57.1 million acres, down less than 1 percent from the October 1 forecast and down 1 percent from 2013.

The average yield, at 2.45 tons per acre, is down 0.13 ton from the October forecast but up 0.12 ton from the previous year. Production of alfalfa and alfalfa mixtures in 2014 is estimated at 61.4 million tons, down 5 percent from the October forecast but up 7 percent from the revised 2013 total. Harvested area, at 18.4 million acres, is up 1 percent from the October forecast and 4 percent above the previous year. Average yield is estimated at 3.33 tons per acre, 0.22 ton below the October forecast but up 0.09 ton from 2013.

Production of other hay in 2014 totaled 78.4 million tons, down 7 percent from the October forecast but up less than 1 percent from the revised 2013 total. Harvested area, at 38.6 million acres, is down 2 percent from the October forecast and down 4 percent from last year. Average yield is estimated at 2.03 tons per acre, down 0.10 ton from the October forecast but up 0.10 ton from 2013. Growers seeded 2.55 million acres of alfalfa and alfalfa mixtures during 2014, up 1 percent from 2013. This represents the third consecutive year of increased seeded area. The new seedings of alfalfa and alfalfa mixtures will normally be harvested for the first time in the year following planting.

Production of canola in 2014 is estimated at a record 2.51 billion pounds, up 14 percent from 2013 but down slightly from the October forecast. The average yield, at 1,614 pounds per acre, is down 134 pounds from the 2013 average yield and down 8 pounds from October. Planted area is estimated at 1.71 million acres, 27 percent above the previous year’s acreage. Harvested area, at 1.56 million acres, is up 23 percent from 2013.

Production of flaxseed in 2014 totaled 6.37 million bushels, up 90 percent from last year and 10 percent higher than the amount produced in 2012. Harvested area totaled 302,000 acres in 2014, up 76 percent from the previous year.

The average United States yield for 2014, at 21.1 bushels per acre, is up 1.6 bushels from 2013.

Production of safflower in 2014, at 209 million pounds, is down less than 1 percent from 2013 and represents the fifth lowest production since records began in 1991. Growers planted 181,500 acres in 2014, an increase of 3 percent from 2013. Harvested area, at 170,200 acres, is down 500 acres from the previous year. Average yield, at 1,226 pounds per acre, decreased 6 pounds from 2013.

Sugarbeet production for 2014 is estimated at 31.4 million tons, down slightly from the November 1 forecast and down 4 percent from last year revised production. Growers in the 10 major sugarbeet-producing States planted 1.16 million acres, down 3 percent from last year revised area. Harvested area, at 1.15 million acres, is down 1 percent from the previous year. Estimated yield, at 27.4 tons per acre, is unchanged from the November forecast but 1.0 ton below last year.

Production of fall potatoes for 2014 is estimated at 408 million cwt, up 1 percent from the November forecast and up 3 percent from last year. Area harvested, at 929,500 acres, is up slightly from the November forecast but slightly lower than last year. The average yield is estimated at 439 cwt per acre, unchanged from the November forecast but up 14 cwt from last year’s yield.

Production of dry edible beans is estimated at 29.2 million cwt, up 19 percent from last year. Planted area is estimated at 1.72 million acres, up 26 percent from 2013. Harvested area is estimated at 1.67 million acres, 27 percent above the previous year. The average United States yield is estimated at 1,753 pounds per acre, a decrease of 114 pounds from last year’s yield.

Production of lentils is estimated at 3.37 million cwt, down 33 percent from last year. Area for harvest is estimated at 259,000 acres, down 25 percent from the previous year.

Average yield is 1,300 pounds per acre, down 146 pounds from 2013.

Production of dry edible peas is estimated at 17.2 million cwt, up 10 percent from last year. Planted area, at 935,000 acres, and harvested area, at 899,500 acres, increased by 9 percent and 13 percent, respectively. Planted and harvested CONTINUED ON PAGE B38

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USED 2WD, MFWD TRACTORS

2013 John Deere 6140R (140 eng hp), 24 speed, direct drive trany, MFWD, 3 pt. hitch, 3 hydraulics, dual PTO, 480/80R46 singles.

Low hours. Factory warranty..........$105,000

2010 John Deere 8345R (345 eng hp) IVT transmission, MFWD with suspension, 4 hydraulics, 3 pt. with quich hitch, PTO, 710/70r42 duals, front duals, no filter or fluid.

964 hours. .....................................$239,500

USED 4WD TRACTORS

USED ROUND BALERS

1981 John Deere 8640 (229 PTO hp) quad range transmission, 3 hydraulics, PTO, 20.8x38 duals..................................$16,500

0% Financing On Huge Selection of Used Round Balers - oac 2014 John Deere 569 round baler, loaded, like new..................................................$42,500 (2) 2011 John Deere 568, loaded. Each........... ..................................................$32,500 ea.

2011 John Deere 568 loaded, net wrap..$36,500 (2) 2009 John Deere 568, loaded. Each........... ........................................................$34,500 2007 John Deere 568, loaded except for kicker bar...................................................$28,500 1994 John Deere 535.............................$8500 1998 John Deere 566 mega-tooth pickup.$9250

1981 John Deere 8640 (229 PTO hp) quad range transmission, 3 hydraulics, PTO, 3-pt hitch, 14-ft Degelman dozer.............$21,500

USED BEET EQUIPMENT

2004 Amity beet harvester, 6 row, steerable, row finder...............................................$33,500 WIC 9 row defoliator, steerable, knife scalper.... ...........................................................$6500 Artsway 786A defoliator, 6 row, steerable......... ........................................................... CALL 2005 Amity defoliator, 6 row, steerable...$11,500

2000 John Deere 5510 (75 PTO hp) sync shuttle transmission, MFWD, 3 pt. hitch, 18.4x30 singles.............................................$21,500

USED MISCELLANEOUS

John Deere 746 loader mounts for 77-7920.$500 John Deere 840 loader mounts for 8000 series.......................................................$500 Brandt 4000EX grain vac........................$3500 2013 Brandt 10x60 swing away auger, like new..................................................$10,900 2006 Brandt 10x70 swing away auger with pit express drive over hopper...............$10,900 Sakundiak 8x60 engine drive auger.......$6500 2011 John Deere XUV 825i gator with roof and windshield. 4001 miles. ......................$8950 Diamond 72” & 62” mowers.....................$2500

A day on the farm begins at SUNRISE! USED COMBINES & HEADERS As Low As

2.9% Fixed Rate

On All Used Combines - oac 2011 John Deere 9670STS 520/85R38 duals, Contour Master, chopper, 26-ft. unloading auger, Maurer GT extension............... CALL 2007 John Deere 9660STS combine, 520/85r38 duals, Contour Master, chopper, Maurer tank extensions.......................................... CALL

USED TILLAGE EQUIPMENT

2003 John Deere 1890 40-ft air disk drill, 10” spacing, 1997 John Deere 787 cart, 230 bushels............................................$59,500 Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft. air hoe drill, 7.2” spacing ...........................................$25,000 (2) John Deere 9350 disk drills, 10-ft. units, fertilizer, hitch.....................................$4750 (3) John Deere 9350 disc drills, 10-ft. units, 6” spacing, fertilizer, JD transport hitch.$11,500

USED SPRAYERS

REAR TIRES & RIMS

Harrell 5 bottom switch plow, 18”............$1650 John Deere 915 V-ripper, 11 standard, dual gauge wheels.....................................$9500 John Deere 2700 mulch ripper............$23,500

Flexi-Coil 65 110-ft. sprayer....................$9500 2011 Summers Ultimate 1500 gallon sprayer, 100-ft. booms...................................$37,500 2006 Brandt, 1000 gallon sprayer........$11,000

USED LOADER TRACTORS 2013 John Deere 6140R (140 eng hp), power quad transmission, MFWD, 3-pt. hitch, triple hydraulics, dual PTO, 480/80r38 singles, low hours, factory warranty, NEW JD H360 loader, 8-ft. bucket, grapple, mechanical stick...............................................$129,000

USED HAY & FORAGE

2010 John Deere X720 lawn and garden tractor, 54” deck and 14 bu power flow bagger......... ...........................................................$8500 2003 John Deere GT245 lawn and garden tractor, 54” deck........................................$1675 2011 John Deere D120 lawn tractor, 42” deck, bagger, new motor..............................$1750 2010 John Deere Z720A front mower, 60” deck....................................................$6500 2006 John Deere 1435 front mower, 72” deck.. ........................................................$10,750 Cub Cadet GT3200 54” mower deck & 45” snowblower.........................................$5500 Cub Cadet SLT1554 lawn tractor, 54” deck....... ...........................................................$1650 John Deere 60HD rotary broom (fits 3000 series tractor)................................................$2950 John Deere 40 60” tiller..........................$1250 John Deere 59 snowblower (fits 3000 series tractor..................................................$2500 John Deere 320 snowthrower...................$150

all tires are R1 tread unless noted

set of 4 Firestone, 710/70R42 duals, 98% rubber, 2 inside, 2 duals (1R)...............$15,000 set of 4 Firestone, 710/70R42 duals, 90% rubber, 2 inside, 2 duals (2R)...............$14,000 2-Goodyear 650/85r38 on inside rim, 95% (3R)....................................................$6000 set of 4 Titan, 480/80R50 duals, 98% rubber, 2 inside & 2 duals (4R).......................$12,000 2-Firestone 480/80r42 duals, NEW rubber (5R)....................................................$5000 4-Goodyear 380/90r50 2 inside, 2 duals, 60% rubber (6R).........................................$5000 2-Goodyear 380/90r50 on dual rims, 50% rubber (7R)..............................................$4500 2-Goodyear 380/90r50 on dual rims, 50% rubber (8R)..............................................$3500 2-Goodyear 320/90r50 on inside rims, NEW rubber. (9R)........................................$6000 2-Goodyear 380/90r50 on inside rims, 30% rubber (10R).......................................$1800 2-Goodyear 320/90r50 on dual rims, 30% rubber (REX)............................................$2000 4-various 16.9x38 duals, 20% rubber (13R)..... ..................................................... $250/pair 2-Firestone 20.8x38 on cast wheels, 50% rubber (14R)............................................$1000 2-480/80r46 duals....................................$3000

REAR TIRES NOT MOUNTED

2004 John Deere 4895 windrower with 18-ft. platform, urethane conditioner.........$52,500 John Deere 3970 forage harvester.........$3500

USED LAWN & GARDEN

USED SEEDING EQUIPMENT

2006 John Deere 9660STS combine, 520/85R38 duals................................................... CALL 2002 John Deere 9650 STS 800/70r65 singles, chopper............................................$95,000 1999 John Deere 9610 combine, 30.5x32 singles, chopper, chaff spreader, dual range cylinder............................................$69,500 Used Set of 18.4x38 duals for John Deere 9600, 9610, 60 % rubber..............................$3000 2012 John Deere 635FD draper platform......... ........................................................... CALL 2010 John Deere 630R platform, pickup reel... ........................................................... CALL 2008 John Deere 635F flex platform....... CALL 1997 John Deere 930F flex platform.......$9950 1997 John Deere 930F flex platform, CWS air reel, header trailer............................$14,500 2001 MacDon 962 draper platform with pickup reel..................................................$19,500 1998 MacDon 962 draper platform with pickup reel...................................................$17,500 1993 MacDon 960D platform.................. CALL

Batwing Mowers--Mower Sale

2011 John Deere 5065E (65 eng hp) MFWD, 3-pt, 1 hydraulic, PTO. New John Deere 553 loader with 6-ft bucket. Only 108 hours......... ........................................................$31,900 2010 John Deere 5083E (83 eng hp), 12 speed power reverser MFWD, 3-pt hitch, 2 hydraulics, PTO, 16.9x30 tires, John Deere 563 SL loader. Only 60 hours. .....................$45,000

2008 John Deere 7330 (125 PTO hp) IVT transmission, MFWD, 3-pt. hitch, 3 hydraulics, dual PTO, 18.4x38 singles, John Deere 741SL loader, 8-ft. bucket, grapple, joystick............. ......................................................$109,500

New

4-Goodyear 710/70r38 40% rubber.....$400 ea 4-Goodyear 710/70r38 20% rubber.....$200 ea 4-Goodyear 620/70r46 50% rubber.....$800 ea 4-Goodyear 520/85r42 NEW rubber..$1500 ea 1-Firestone 35.51x32 60% rubber............$500 10-Goodyear 20.8x42 20-30% rubber..$100 ea 8-Goodyear 18.4r46 20-50% rubber....$400 ea 2-Firestone 18.4r38 50% rubber..........$400 ea

FRONT TIRES & RIMS

2-Goodyear 480/70r34 on 10 hole wheels, 75% rubber (1F).........................................$2250 2-Firestone 420/85r34 on 10 hole wheels, 95% rubber (2F).........................................$3000 2-Titan 420/85r34 on 12 hole wheels, NEW rubber (3F).........................................$3500 4-Goodyear 380/85r34 on 10 hole wheels, NEW rubber (4F & 5F)......................... $3500/pair 2-Firestone 420/85r34 on 12 hole wheels, 95% rubber (6F).........................................$3000 2-Goodyear 295/90r34 rim only, 50% rubber (8F).....................................................$1000

FRONT TIRES NOT MOUNTED

1-Firestone 14.9x24 70% rubber..............$150 1-14x17.5 90% rubber (r4).........................$150

Swing Away Augers and Grain Vacs In Stock

Just an example of the savings:

BW180 Rotary Cutter Ideal for maintaining pastures, grassy fields, ditches, cutting weeds & light brush.

Was $22,127

NOW $17,500

Sunrise Equipment 1-800-967-3597 Sidney, MT

Brandt 10x30 swing away augers In Stock

Brandt 5200EX grain vac In Stock

Sunrise Equipment 1-800-967-3597 Sidney, MT

www.sunriseequipment.biz

1-800-967-3597 — 406-488-3112 2900 West Holly — Sidney, Montana

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FOR LEASE OR SALE

2001 Wilson 48-ft.x102” flatbed trailer, spread axle

Call (406) 640-0122, Bozeman, Montana

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

2003 Triumph 5th wheel travel trailer with 3 slides.

1976 International truck, 30,000 miles.

1972 Chevrolet truck 1980 Versatile 875 tractor.

John Deere 8820 combine with bad engine.

Phone (406) 390-1662

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Now offering “on-the-farm” cleanup

We have the equipment and man power to clean any size job.

Paying top $$$$ for old farm scrap and equipment.

Call for details.

NOW ACCEPTING #1 and #2 household plastic containers

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By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service example, taking a 30-minute brisk walk five “Did you know your breed has a tendency days a week met the physical activity goal. to become overweight?” I asked our dachsWe all need to keep portion control and hunds. If they had replied verbally, I might physical activity as priorities, even when have fainted. the thermometer drops. During the winter, Instead, they looked at me with pleading we tend to “hibernate” in colder areas of eyes, and then they turned their attention the country. We might feel like eating more to the plates I was carrying. Their sharp (to stay warm) and gain weight as a result. noses could detect the traces of food on the A food scale and measuring cups may be plates. I leaned down and patted them on needed to get a handle on portion sizes if the heads and they flipped on their backs in you are trying to lose weight. After a while, submission. They looked like furry beetles you can learn to eyeball your portions based bobbing their feet. on common objects. A teaspoon of butter is “They’re a little chubby but not as chubby about the same size as the tip of your thumb as they used to be,” my son noted as he ap(to the first joint). One cup of pasta is about proached their area. “See, they have waists,” the size of a tennis ball. Three ounces of he added. meat is about the same size as a deck of “I think Chester and Jake could stand cards. to lose a pound each,” my oldest daughter As I thought about our dogs and their said after studying their physiques. “Louie weight, I decided on a portion management is fine, though.” plan for them. We have a food scale, so we Our attention to the weight of our three will weigh their dog food into “portions” dogs has nothing to do with them becomin small plastic bags instead of eyeballing ing canine supermodels or fitting into their the food in their bowls. Just like us, our fuzzy winter sweaters. Just like humans, dogs can have a carrot slice as a low-calorie overweight and obese dogs have a greater treat, too. risk of developing chronic diseases, includLearn more about nutrition and fitness at ing diabetes, heart disease and cancer. the Nourishing Boomers and Beyond webOur wiener dogs, with their long bodies site (http://www.ndsu.edu/boomers). See and short legs, also have a greater risk of the links to reputable information, recipes spine and joint issues. Overweight humans and a free monthly e-newsletter. Visit the also may develop joint issues.

Centers for Disease Control and PrevenUnfortunately, our dogs tend to gain tion website (http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes) weight when the arctic winter weather arfor more information about diabetes and rives and they refuse to go outside for longer prediabetes. than a couple of minutes. For a while in Here’s a delicious, warming soup recipe early winter, Jake couldn’t make it up the courtesy of Penn State Extension. It’s full shallow step into the hallway. He bumped of filling, colorful vegetables, which you his belly on the step, so he would wait until can vary depending on your preferences or someone lifted him. We put less food in his what you have on hand. bowl, he slimmed down and he now leaps Vegetable Soup over the step.

1 tsp. oil (canola, sunflower, olive, etc.)

I was fairly focused on weight manage1/2 c. chopped onion ment after attending a two-day diabetes 1 clove garlic, chopped prevention program. If only weight loss 4 c. chicken broth (reduced sodium) in humans was as straightforward as put2 (16-ounce) cans diced tomatoes (reting less food in our dogs’ bowls. We as duced sodium or no salt added) humans are surrounded by temptations or 1/3 c. pasta (small shells or elbows) “cues” to eat.

1/2 c. parsley (or about 2 Tbsp. dried In our class, we learned about prediabeparsley) tes, which is a condition of elevated blood 2 c. chopped broccoli sugar that can progress to diabetes unless 2 c. sliced carrots steps are taken. An estimated one in three 2 c. sliced celery adults (79 million Americans) has prediaSalt and pepper to taste betes.

2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese (opLeft untreated, prediabetes can advance tional) to type 2 diabetes within five years. DiabeNote: You may substitute frozen vegtes can have far-reaching effects, including etables, such as California blend vegetables, damage to the kidneys, eyes, heart, brain for the fresh vegetables. and other organs.

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over According to a well-designed study, premedium heat. Add the onion and garlic and diabetics who lost 7 percent of their body cook until the onion is soft, about two minweight during the course of a year cut their utes. Add the chicken broth, tomatoes and risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58 parsley to the saucepan. Bring the liquid to percent. For example, a 7 percent weight a boil, add remaining ingredients and cook loss equates to a 200-pound person losing for about 10 minutes, until the pasta and 14 pounds. vegetables are tender.

In the prediabetes study, the recomMakes eight servings, about 1 1/4 cups mended weight loss was done in a healthful per serving. Each serving has 100 calories, manner, with portion control and reduction 2 grams (g) of fat, 18 g of carbohydrate, 6 of calorie-dense fats in the diet. The particig of protein, 4 g of fiber and 340 milligrams pants in the study were to get 150 minutes of sodium. of brisk physical activity per week. For

2014 annual crop summary CONTINUED FROM PAGE B36

acreage and production are at record levels.

Average yield is 1,907 pounds per acre, down 53 pounds from 2013.

Planted area of Austrian winter peas is estimated at 24,000 acres, up 33 percent from a year ago. Area harvested is 16,800 acres, up 19 percent from 2013. Yield, at 1,339 pounds per acre, is down 278 pounds from a year ago.

Winter wheat seeded area for 2015 is expected to total 40.5 million acres, down 5 percent from 2014. Approximate class acreage breakdowns are: Hard Red Winter, 29.5 million; Soft Red Winter, 7.50 million; and White Winter, 3.48 million.

For a full copy of the Crop Production 2014 Summary report please visit www. nass.usda.gov.

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Beware of the “Biggest Refund in Town” promise

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) warns Montana taxpayers to be on the lookout for unscrupulous tax return preparers pushing inflated tax refund claims. This scam remains on the annual list of tax scams known as the “Dirty Dozen” for the 2015 filing season.

“Every filing season, scam artists lure victims in by promising outlandish refunds,” said IRS Commissioner John Koskinen. “Taxpayers should be wary of anyone who asks them to sign a blank return, promise a big refund before looking at their records, or charge fees based on a percentage of the refund.”

Compiled annually, the “Dirty Dozen” lists a variety of common scams that taxpayers may encounter any time but many of these schemes peak during filing season as people prepare their returns or hire someone to help with their taxes.

Illegal scams can lead to significant penalties and interest and possible criminal prosecution. IRS Criminal Investigation works closely with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to shutdown scams and prosecute the criminals behind them.

Don’t Fall Victim to Promises of Outlandish Refunds Scam artists routinely pose as tax preparers during tax time, luring victims in by promising large federal tax refunds or refunds that people never dreamed they were due in the first place.

Scam artists use flyers, advertisements, phony store fronts and even word of mouth to throw out a wide net for victims. They may even spread the word through community groups or churches where trust is high. Scammers prey on people who do not have a filing requirement, such as low-income individuals or the elderly. They also prey on non-English speakers, who may or may not have a filing requirement.

Scammers build false hope by duping people into making claims for fictitious rebates, benefits or tax credits. They charge good money for very bad advice. Or worse, they file a false return in a person’s name and that person never knows that a refund was paid.

Scam artists also victimize people with a filing requirement and due a refund by promising inflated refunds based on fictitious Social Security benefits and false claims for education credits, the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), or the American Opportunity Tax Credit, among others.

The IRS sometimes hears about scams from victims complaining about losing their federal benefits, such as Social Security benefits, certain veteran’s benefits or lowincome housing benefits. The loss of benefits was the result of false claims being filed with the IRS that provided false income amounts.

While honest tax preparers provide their customers a copy of the tax return they’ve prepared, victims of scam frequently are not given a copy of what was filed. Victims also report that the fraudulent refund is deposited into the scammer’s bank account. The scammers deduct a large “fee” before paying victims, a practice not used by legitimate tax preparers.

The IRS reminds all taxpayers that they are legally responsible for what’s on their returns even if it was prepared by someone else. Taxpayers who buy into such schemes can end up being penalized for filing false claims or receiving fraudulent refunds.

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Finding best ways to safeguard beef production in changing climate

By K-State Research and Extension News The area is subject, however, to a variable Under a bright blue, fall Oklahoma sky climate. Drought, high winds and blizzards in a serene setting, cattle are doing what are part of living on the southern Plains. cattle do – quietly moving through a pasture The results of the research, Devlin said, looking for the next best thing to eat. As they should not only help beef producers manage graze, instruments are recording how much their operations more effectively even as methane they are producing. climate change is occurring, but also help Sporting collars equipped with GPS ranchers prepare for and mitigate the effects tracking devices, these beef cattle are part of the periodic droughts that happen in the of a sweeping five-year study led by Kansas region. To that end, studies are underway State (K-State) University to better underon wheat grazing as well as cover crops, stand beef production vulnerability across which can help manage soil moisture, soil the southern Great Plains in the face of fertility and erosion. climate change.

Technology’s role The goal, said K-State agronomy profesSome cattle in the study have access to sor Dan Devlin, is to increase the resiliency automated feeders called Greenfeeders. of beef cattle operations on grazing lands When an animal approaches, a computer and wheat pasture so producers can better chip in its collar signals the Greenfeeder sustain future productivity through potenwhich identifies the animal and also meatial climate changes. As part of the work, sures methane and carbon dioxide through researchers are also looking for the best its breath. ways to reduce beef production’s environ“One of the things we’re looking for is mental footprint. That includes finding the if there are genetic differences to determine most efficient ways to use water, best grazif one breed produces more methane than ing practices, best forages and improving another,” said Devlin, noting that the Greensoil and water quality. Communicating the feeder technology was developed prior to study’s findings to beef producers is another the beginning of the study, but enhanced component of the project. for this research.

Forty-six scientists from K-State, the Also, using atmospheric measurement University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State devices called eddy correlation flux towers, University, Tarleton State University, the researchers were able to establish baseline Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation and the greenhouse gas production from the pasU.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultures being studied. In addition to studying tural Research Service are working on the pastures where cattle are grazing, pastures five-year project. They represent several where no cattle are grazing are also being disciplines, including computer specialassessed to determine if methane is present ists, animal scientists, social scientists and unrelated to the animals. Those pastures agronomists. Funding for the project came include native tallgrass prairie in some and from the USDA National Institute for Food old world bluestem in others. and Agriculture’s Agriculture and Food COSMOS (Cosmic-ray Soil Moisture Research Initiative.

Observing System) is a fairly new tool being The team is into its second year of work used to measure soil moisture as part of the on the $9.6 million, five-year project, forresearch. Rather than buried underground, mally titled Resilience and Vulnerability it can be placed in the back of a vehicle of Beef Cattle Production in the Southern and driven down county roads to map soil Great Plains Under Changing Climate, Land moisture along the way. By doing this, inforUse and Markets. mation can be gathered about soil moisture The study is wide ranging, with social under cropland, as well as grassland. scientists working to determine producers’ Another part of the study has researchers and cooperative extension educators’ perin Texas studying animals that are indoors ceptions and attitudes about climate change to determine how much methane they are and economists assessing its economic imemitting. pact on the region. Extension specialists on “We’ll feed the data being collected to the research team are focusing on a dialogue a group that’s doing computer modeling,” on resilience as the climate changes, comDevlin said. munication to producers about the research In the end, this new research will yield and collecting data from producers. science-based information that producers The grazing research is being conducted and others can use to guide their own decion cattle and pastures near El Reno, Oklasions, he added. homa.

“A couple of years ago we (K-State) did focus groups that included town leaders and ##### farmers in a number of communities,” said What do you call an elderly job leaver Devlin who is the director of the Kansas who has trouble meeting people?

Center for Agriculture and the Environment The shy, retiring type. at K-State. “Almost all thought the climate ##### has changed and are concerned.”

Retirement is wonderful. It’s doing nothBut people are also concerned that they ing without worrying about getting caught will be forced into taking certain actions, at it which can influence attitudes about climate change in general, he said.

Why the southern Plains?

“Beef cattle raised on pasture, rangeland forages, and winter wheat in the southern Great Plains provide a significant portion of the nation’s red meat and makes up the largest land use and agricultural enterprise in the region,” Devlin said.

The number of cattle in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas combined totaled 21.0 million of the total U.S. cattle herd of 87.7 million head as of January 1, 2014, according to the USDA (http://www.usda.gov/nass/PUBS/ TODAYRPT/catl0114.pdf).

Colostrom use, supplements and replacements

By Patrick Gunn and Chris Clark, Iowa State University Extension It is well understood that timely and adequate consumption of colostrum is critically important for newborn calves.

Bovine antibodies are not readily transferred across the placenta but rather are concentrated in the udder as colostrum during late gestation. Therefore, calves are born almost completely unprotected from infectious disease and must ingest colostrum in order to receive passive immunity from the dam. To ensure adequate absorption, calves must receive colostrum within the first 24 hours of life. As calves age, the intestines lose the ability to absorb large molecules like the IgG antibody proteins.

Because there is significant variability in calf birth weight, colostrum concentration, volume of colostrum produced, etc. it is difficult to make definitive recommendations regarding the exact dose and timing of colostrum to ensure calf health. Common rules of thumb suggest that beef calves should receive approximately 6 to 10% of body weight in colostrum within the first 24 hours of life with approximately 2-3 quarts ingested during the first 12 hours of life. Ideally, calves would ingest approximately 2 quarts of high quality colostrum within the first 4 to 6 hours of life and an additional 1-2 quarts by approximately 12 hours of age.

Ideally, newborn calves would receive some TLC from the dam, stand within the first hour or so after birth, and immediately find a teat to suckle a nice healthy dose of rich colostrum. We all know, however, that calving season can be full of challenges and surprises: dystocia, weak calves, chilled calves, poor mothers, lack of colostrum production, and a host of other challenges that can disrupt the ideal. So what do we do to provide colostrum when these challenges occur?

Mother’s milk is almost always best! If possible, help the calf nurse or milk out the dam to tube/bottle feed the newborn. Heifers may not offer the quantity or quality necessary and calves born to heifers may require colostrum supplementation or several small feedings offered as more colostrum is let down and made available by the young dam.

If the problem is insufficient colostrum production by the dam or if it is not possible to milk the dam for any reason, the second best option may be to use fresh or frozen colostrum from another cow. Mature, healthy, well-vaccinated cows within the same herd would be the best choices for colostrum donors. When compared to heifers, mature cows produce colostrum that is more abundant and more concentrated.

Healthy, well-vaccinated cows will be less likely to transmit disease and more likely to offer protective antibodies through colostrum. Finally, to minimize biosecurity risk, it is always advisable to use colostrum from cows within your herd.

Colostrum can be frozen and stored for use at a later time.

It is usually recommended to freeze in one or two quart zip-top freezer bags or freezer-safe containers. Care must be taken to thaw appropriately as excessive heat, uneven heating, freeze/thaw cycles, etc. can damage antibodies in colostrum. The best method for thawing is to place the frozen bag or container in a warm water bath (110 degrees F) and stir every five minutes, continuing until the colostrum reaches 104 degrees F. This thawing process takes approximately 40 minutes.

Beef producers are sometimes interested in obtaining frozen colostrum from dairy operations that regularly freeze and store colostrum. When considering this option it is important to remember two potential issues. First, colostrum of dairy cows is much less concentrated than that of beef cows so it will require a greater volume to impart the same immunity if using diary-derived colostrum. Additionally, several infectious diseases are more prevalent in dairies than in beef operations and when using dairy-derived colostrum, biosecurity has to be a concern. At a minimum, you should be confident that all stored/frozen colostrum is free of blood, mastitis organisms, Johne’s disease, and fecal contamination.

Numerous commercial products are available to replace or supplement maternal colostrum. Most colostrum products are manufactured using bovine colostrum or bovine serum as sources of IgG. Commercial colostrum products are generally labeled as either colostrum supplements or colostrum replacements.

Colostrum supplements generally have less than 100 g of IgG per dose and are meant to be used as a supplement to maternal colostrum. Given alone, colostrum supplements lack the IgG concentration necessary to prevent failure of passive transfer and they lack the necessary nutritional components to ensure calf survival and health. Colostrum supplements CONTINUED ON PAGE C5

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Avoiding acidosis in beef cattle

By Travis Meteer, University of Illinois Extension As farmers put together least-cost rations this winter, many of them will be using corn as an ingredient. For many farmers, corn stored on farm will be the cheapest source of energy. It has been a few years since corn has been this “cheap.” Thus, it is worth reminding cattlemen of the dangers of acidosis when feeding higher levels of corn.

Acidosis is a nutritional disease that is caused by cattle consuming too much starch (primarily grain). Grains are rapidly fermentable in the rumen. Swift absorption of acids produced by that rapid fermentation leads to acidosis. Cattle consuming high grain rations, high sugar diets, or even cows grazing stalks that are host to too much ear drop or down corn could be victims of acidosis.

From a cow/calf and backgrounder perspective, the majority of the diet will be made up of hay or some other type of forage. In this case, supplementing the forage with corn (starch) can be beneficial to provide needed energy in the animal’s diet. However, if the supplementation becomes higher than 0.5% of the animals body weight it could negatively affect fiber digestion. Poorer fiber digestion can start the shift in population of the bacteria in the rumen. Higher corn (starch) inclusion can quickly shift the bacteria populations and subsequently the pH. The pH lowers in the presence of higher starch and as a result the bacteria and protozoa that digest fiber greatly decrease in activity and quantity.

Corn processing can also be a contributing factor to acidosis. Corn that is ground too fine can cause issues due to the fermentation rate. Corn that is more powder than kernel will promote rapid fermentation, which can cause a quick shift in the bacteria and as a result the acidity.

Dried Distillers Grains (DDGS) are naturally acidic in nature. Sulfuric acid is part of the flush process in the coproduct stream. As a result of this, sulfur levels are a good indicator of how low the pH is. More sulfur, the lower the pH in my experience. DDGS is also small in particle size and fairly rapidly fermented. These characteristics can lead to lower rumen pH despite the absence of starch.

Corn silage harvested in 2014 is likely containing more corn than ever before. Corn silage is extremely palatable and cows can easily overeat. This can pose similar problems to increased corn inclusion rates. If intakes are not limited on 2014 corn silage, it may very well contribute to acidosis.

I would lend caution to cattlemen and nutritionist that are enticed by the least-cost advantages of corn silage, corn, and DDGS. Acidosis can decrease performance, but more importantly can cause laminitis which can ruin hoof structure.

Mistakes in nutrition that decrease the longevity of cows are simply not acceptable with high replacement costs we are experiencing today. Keeping cows currently in the herd productive should be a focus of profit-minded cattlemen. This can pose similar problems to increased corn inclusion rates.

Colostrom use, supplements and replacements CONTINUED FROM PAGE C3

can be very useful to offer additional colostrum when the calf receives some maternal colostrum but concentration or volume offered by the dam is insufficient.

Colostrum replacements generally have greater than 100 g of IgG per dose and are meant to be used as a replacement when maternal colostrum is completely unavailable. Colostrum replacements are also formulated to supply the necessary nutrients required by the calf. Colostrum replacements are more expensive because they are more concentrated with antibodies and nutrients but may be worth the investment if you have to completely replace maternal colostrum.

Several products are available that provide antibodies against only specific organisms. For example, a product might provide antibodies against E. coli. Such a product may boost passive immunity against E. coli and thus help to prevent scours but may do little else for the overall health of the calf. These products can be very useful in certain situations but cannot be expected to function as true colostrum.

Read labels carefully to completely understand ingredients and purposes of specific products.

It is recommended that you use a product licensed by the USDA and that you carefully read and follow label directions to ensure proper use. Spring calving is not far away. It may be time to think ahead and come up with a plan for colostrum supplementation and colostrum replacement so that should the need arise, you will be fully prepared.

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By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service I didn’t see it coming until it was too apologetic. late. The cashier blasted a sneeze right in She obviously wasn’t feeling well, but for my face as I began to place my groceries the sake of all of us customers, she should on the counter at the store. I stepped back have been home sleeping and drinking lots quickly, but even if I had jumped back, I of fluids. would not have been protected from those However, from another perspective, the flying droplets. store probably was short on staff during the Some reports say that cold virus droplets busy holiday season, so she came to work can spread at least five feet and up to 30 feet. despite obviously feeling miserable. Maybe I nearly had to get a towel to dry myself. she was paid only if she came to work.

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Tractors

John Deere 9560R 4WD, 560 hp, 918 hours. Tag #27163............. $292,000 (H) John Deere 9510R 4WD, 510 hp, GPS, AutoTrac, 600 hours. Tag #30229.$305,000 (B) John Deere 9460RT, tracks tractor, 460 hp, GPS, 486 hr. Tag #30648.. $342,500 (G) John Deere 9460R 4WD, 460 hp, 830 hours. Tag #27156............. $272,500 (H) John Deere 9460R 4WD, 460 hp, PTO, GPS, 443 hr. Tag #30298.. $310,000 (G) John Deere 9460R 4WD, 460 hp, PTO, GPS, 467 hr. Tag #30299.. $310,000 (G) John Deere 9430 4WD, 425 hp, 3029 hours.

Tag #27635........................ $199,000 (G) John Deere 8370R 370 hp, IVT, front 3-pt., indep link susp, 175 hours.$325,000 (G) John Deere 8300 MFWD, 200 hp, duals, 7588 hours. Tag #25941.......$67,500 (L) John Deere 8230 MFWD, 235 hp, 16 speed, 13,500 hours. Tag #30117...... $85,000 (B) John Deere 7820 MFWD, 175 hp, PowrQuad, ldr, 7745 hr. Tag #28696....... $89,500 (LV) John Deere 7730 IVT, 190 hp, MFWD, 1658 hours. Tag #25945..............$114,000 (B) John Deere 7610 135 hp, MFWD, cab, loader. Tag #30557...............$54,950 (L) John Deere 7320 2WD, 130 hp, corner exhaust, 8599 hr. Tag #29279.....$39,000 (B) John Deere 6410 MFWD, 105 hp, ldr, grpl, 8750 hr. Tag #30649...........$43,500 (LV) John Deere 6410 MFWD, 105 hp, ldr, grpl, 5500 hr. Tag #30792............ $52,900 (B) John Deere 5510 75 hp, MFWD, canopy, sync shuttle. Tag #30443..... $14,900 (B) John Deere 5055E MFWD, 55 hp, loader, 527 hours. Tag #24938........ $32,500 (H) John Deere 4520 2WD, cab, synchro, loader, 8441 hr. Tag #30169.$10,500 (H) John Deere 4450 MFWD, 170 hp, DuAl loader. Tag #30432...............$42,000 (L) John Deere 4020 105 hp, PowerShift, ldr, 7206 hr. Tag #30646...........$12,950 (LV) John Deere 2955 MFWD, 85 hp, open station, loader, 9809 hours....... $22,500 (H) Allis Chalmers 7080 2WD, 210 hp, cab, duals, 8163 hr. Tag #29821.... $7500 (G) Buhler 2145 MFWD, cab, loader, 3 SCV’s, powershift, 3500 hours... Coming In (G) Case IH STX450 quad track, 450 hp, 7300 hours. Tag #30455............. $107,000 (H) Case IH STX450 wheel tractor, 450 hp, 4350 hours. Tag #30456............. $149,000 (H) Case IH 885 79 hp. Tag #30565.$12,500 (H) Case IH 245 Magnum MFWD, 248 hp, cab, 2205 hr. Tag #28713.......... $137,500 (G) Case IH Puma 165 MFWD, 165 hp, CVX, ldr, 2350 hr. Tag #28111.......$90,000 (L) Case IH Maxxum 140 MFWD, 140 hp, cab, ldr, 1850 hr. Tag #30173...... $87,000 (G) Case IH Maxxum 140 MFWD, 140 hp, cab, ldr, 1850 hr. Tag #30174...... $87,000 (G) Case IH 5088 2WD, 135 hp, cab, ldr, 5700 hr. ETA late April. Tag #30798.$17,000 (L) Case IH 9380 4WD, 4 remotes, pwr shift.

Tag #27746.......................... $72,500 (H) Case IH 9180 4WD, 375 hp, 4 SCVs, 90% tires, 8519 hrs. Tag #27922.$54,000 (H) Case IH 4690 4WD, 261 hp, 7724 hours.

Tag #29838...........................$10,500 (L) International 1086 2WD, 131 hp, heat, air, 540/1000, ldr. Tag #30807..$13,500 (LV) Long 460 2WD, loader, 45 hp, 1486 hours.

Tag #25975............................. $5900 (H) Ford 8340 cab, DuAl loader..Coming In (L) Ford 8770 MFWD, 190 hp, loader, 7286 hours. Tag #27800............... $49,500 (G) Massey-Ferguson 399 MFWD, 105 hp, 3800 hrs, ldr. Tag #30549.... $28,900 (G) Massey Ferguson 3120T 110 hp, loader.. ........................................ Coming In (G) Versatile/Ford 946 4WD, 325 hp, 4 SCV’s, 10,700 hr. Tag #28227..........$25,000 (L) Versatile 895 4WD, 4 SCV’s, 9476 hours.

Tag #29016.......................... $15,000 (H) Versatile 875 4WD, 280 hp, 4 SCV’s, 6787 hours. Tag #30711............... $17,500 (H)

Combines & Attachments

John Deere S680 540 hp, 400 bu, ProDrive, 348 hours. Tag #29794..... $350,000 (B) John Deere S680 540 hp, tri stream rotor, pro drive trans. Tag #30477..$360,000 (G) John Deere S680 540 hp, 796/597 hrs., pro drive trans. Tag #27618.... $305,000 (H) John Deere S680 tri stream rotor, pro drive trans. Tag #30498............. $370,000 (G) John Deere S670 pro drive trans, tri stream rotor. Tag #30407.............. $328,500 (H) John Deere S670 pro drive, tri stream rotor.

Tag #30410....................... $332,500 (H) John Deere S670 425 hp, 300 bu, ProDrive, 803/535 hr. Tag #30145.. Coming In (L) John Deere S670 589/392 hrs., 3 speed, auto trac. Tag #30430........$249,000 (L) John Deere 9770STS 360 hp, 300 bushels, chopper. Tag #30737........ $237,000 (H) John Deere 9760STS 340 hp, 300 bushels, 1537/1064 hr. Tag #30730.$165,000 (H) John Deere 9760STS 3 speed, fixed feeder house. Tag #30400............$145,000 (L) John Deere 9760STS 3 speed, fixed feeder house. Tag #30402............$145,000 (L)

Miscellaneous Grain Handling

Farm King 8”x60-ft. PTO driven auger on transport. Tag #29233............$2500 (LV) 30-ft. high speed header trailer. Tag #29023................................... $3500 (B) High speed header trailer... Coming In (G)

Drills

John Deere 1890/1910 42-ft., 7.5”, 300 bu, tow between. Tag #30193.$145,000 (B) John Deere 1890/1910 50-ft., 7.5”, 350 bu, tow between. Tag #30194.$170,000 (B) John Deere 1820/1900 60-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot. Tag #25282.....$52,000 (L) John Deere 1820/1900 42-ft., 12” spacing, tow between. Tag #28966..$42,500 (LV) John Deere 9450 50-ft., 12” spacing. Tag #22937................................ $14,000 (H) John Deere 9450 40-ft., 7”, cushion shanks, trnsprt. Tag #30670.$15,900 (B) John Deere 9350 40-ft., on transport. Tag #30634................................$12,000 (G) Case IH ATX700 60-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot. Tag #27613...... $115,000 (H) Case IH 3430/800 70-ft., 12” spacing, 430 bushels...........................Coming In (H) Concord 3400 50-ft., 12”, 340 bu, tow between. Tag #30189............. $29,000 (G) Concord 3400 50-ft., 12”, 340 bu, tow between. Tag #30190............. $29,000 (G) Flexi-Coil 7500/2320 50-ft., 12” spacing.

Tag #29369......................... $28,500 (G) Flexi-Coil 45-ft. ..................Coming In (H) Flexi-Coil 5000 60-ft. Tag #29334............. ............................................$60,000 (G) Flexi-Coil 5000/2340 45-ft., 12”, single sht, 4” pckrs. Tag #30725... $47,000 (G) Flexi-Coil 5000/2340 45-ft., 12” spacing, 230 bushels, single shoot... $32,500 (G) Flexi-Coil 5000/3450 57-ft., 9” spacing, double shoot. Tag #26849.. $47,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/3450 57-ft..Coming In (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot. Tag #27296.. $47,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft., 3”, 230 bu, dbl sht, stl pckrs. Tag #28203... $52,000 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/3430 57-ft., 9”, 430 bu, dbl sht, prim block. Tag #28175.$78,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/3450 57-ft. 12” space, 340 bu, sngl sht. Tag #29895..... $49,500 (G) Flexi-Coil 7500/3450 60-ft., 9” spacing.

Tag #24912......................... $48,000 (G) New Holland SD440 60-ft., 9” spacing.

Tag #24886......................... $89,500 (H) Great Plains 30HC 30-ft. grain/fert box drill, 10” spacing. Tag #29839.$1950 (G) Kirschmann endwheel, 12-ft., 6” spacing, double disk. Tag #28795.......$2750 (LV)

John Deere 9760STS 340 hp, 300 bu, 2911/2061 hr. Tag #30738.$155,000 (H) John Deere 9650, Walker machine........... ........................................Coming In (H) John Deere 9650, Walker machine........... ........................................Coming In (H) John Deere 9610 275 hp, 240 bushels, 2896/2016 hr. Tag #30731.. $72,000 (H) John Deere 9610 275 hp, 240 bushels, 3790 hours. Tag #27456..... $52,000 (H) John Deere 9610 275 hp, chppr, 930 head, 3795/2675 hr. Tag#29745... $59,000 (H) John Deere 9600................Coming In (H) John Deere 9600, high hours.................... ........................................Coming In (H) John Deere 9500................Coming In (H) John Deere 8820, 230 head with bat reel.

Tag #29534..........................$18,500 (L) John Deere 7720 145 hp, 2250 hours, 224 head. Tag #26708...................$9950 (L) Case IH 6088 305 hp, 300 bushel, 1240/977 hours. Tag #27905............ $185,000 (B) Case IH 8120 420 hp, 350 bushel, 1265 hours Tag #27680............. $198,000 (H) Case IH 2388 280 hp, 210 bu, 2089/1550 hours. Tag #29747.............. $89,500 (H) Case IH 2388 280 hp, 210 bu, 3 speed, 3000/1930 hr. Tag #29852.. $72,000 (H) Case IH 1680 225 hp, 210 bushels, spreader, singles. Tag #29409....... $17,000 (G) Case IH 1680 225 hp, 210 bushels............ ........................................Coming in (H)

Lots of combine platforms in stock.

Tillage

Flexi-Coil 60SB 62-ft. spreader bar. Tag #20841....................................$4000 (L) Kirchner 6-ft. 3-pt. mount v ditcher, hydraulic controls. Tag #30703.........$1500 (LV)

Construction Equipment

John Deere CT322 track skidsteer, 66 hp, 2200 lb, 2400 hr. Tag #30682.$28,500(L) John Deere 318D skidsteer, 58 hp, 1800 lb, 2 speed, 223 hr. Tag #30793.$30,000 (L) John Deere 317 skidsteer, 61 hp, 1750 lb, open, 1150 hr. Tag #30799..$18,000 (L) John Deere 27D excavator, 26 hp, open station, 2900 hr. Tag #30684.$23,500 (L) John Deere 35D excavator, 30 hp, open station, 2700 hr. Tag #30685.$28,500 (L) New Holland LS170 skidsteer, 1750 lb, 7-ft. bucket, 1683 hr. Tag #30726.$15,900 (B) Case IH 580B backhoe loader, 2WD, cab, 2410 hours. Tag #30647....$12,500 (LV) Cat D6C dozer, cab, no AC, 120” angle blade, winch. Tag #30366... $28,500 (H) Cat D5B dozer. Tag #30502.... $21,000 (H) John Deere DB96 96” 6-way dozer blade for skidsteer. Tag #30641......$4250 (LV)

Lawn & Garden

John Deere 757 commercial zero turn mower, 60” deck. Tag #29095.$4950 (G) John Deere X540 54” deck, bagger, shovel, canopy, 187 hr. Tag #30060... $6900 (B) John Deere X320 48” deck, hydro, v-twin engine. Tag #29395................ $2700 (B) John Deere X300 42” deck, hydro, v-twin, 140 hours. Tag #30119........... $2300 (B) John Deere X304 42” deck, hydro, 4 wheel steer, bagger. Tag #29497...... $2950 (H) John Deere Z665 60” deck, zero-turn. New never used. Tag #29609..........$6299 (L) John Deere Z425 48” deck, zero-turn, bagger, power flow. Tag #29629....$4999 (L) John Deere Z225 42” deck, 18 hp, zero turn, bagger. Tag #29707................ $2150 (H) John Deere Z245 zero turn mower, 48” deck. Tag #19680................... $3599 (G) John Deere 48C Powerflow bagger. Tag #23618..................................... $900 (B) John Deere LT180 42” deck, hydro, Kawasaki v-twin. Tag #29061.......... $1600 (B)

Sprayers

John Deere 4940 120-ft., 20” spacing, traction ctrl, GPS. Tag #30496..$297,500 (G) John Deere 4940 120-ft., 20”, traction control, GPS. Tag #30497....... $312,500 (G) John Deere 4940 120-ft., 20”, traction control, GPS. Tag #30453....... $320,000 (G) John Deere 4940 120-ft., 20” spacing, GPS, 341 hours. Tag #30304...... $332,000 (G) John Deere 4930 120-ft., 20” spacing, 1803 hours. Tag #28460............. $185,000 (G) John Deere 4830 100-ft., 20” spacing, 1000 gallon. Tag #30192............ $167,000 (B) John Deere 4830, 100-ft., 20”, 1000 gal, 1800 hr. Tag #28246.......... $179,500 (H) John Deere 4830, 100-ft., 20”, 1000 gal, Autotrac bm lvl. Tag #28071.$255,000 (B) John Deere 4830 100-ft., 20” spacing, 100 gallon. Tag #30201............ $259,500 (H) John Deere 4920, 120-ft., 20”, 1200 gal, 4230 hr. Tag #28120.......... $115,000 (H) John Deere 4920, 100-ft., 20”, 1200 gal, 2644 hr. Tag #28121.......... $135,000 (H) John Deere 4710, 90-ft., 800 gallon, 2558 hours. Tag #30583............. $118,000 (H) John Deere 4700, 90-ft., 750 gallon, 1850 hours. Tag #30795................$84,000 (L) Top Air TA2400 pull-type, 2400 gallon, mix cones. Tag #28798.............. $56,000 (G) Brandt SB4000, 100-ft., 20”, suspended boom, 1700 gal. Tag #30584.$25,000 (H) Brandt QF1500 100-ft., 1000 gallon, mix cones, rinse rank. Tag #28575..$9000 (G) Flexi-Coil 67XL 136-ft., 1500 gallon. Tag #26783................................ $14,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 67XL 120-ft., 20”, 1500 gal, mixing cone, rinse. Tag #28174.$14,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 67XL 90-ft., 20”, 1500 gal, pulltype. Tag #28354................. $17,000 (H) Flexi-Coil 67XLT 100-ft., 1500 gallon. Salvage, for parts. Tag #28819.... $2500 (H) Freightliner MP-800 Marflex 80-ft., 20”, 1350 gallon. Tag #29000..... $29,500 (H) Case IH 160 120-ft., 20”, 1600 gal, 2 nozzle bodies, rinse. Tag #28074... $28,500 (H) Case IH SRX160 134-ft., 1600 gallon. Tag #27576................................ $27,000 (H) Case IH SRX160 134-ft., 1600 gallon. Tag #27554................................ $26,000 (H) Case IH Patriot 3330 100-ft., 1000 gal, 20” sp, 1765 hr. Tag #27909.... $189,500 (B) New Holland SF216 120-ft., 20”, 1600 gal, mix cones, rinse. Tag #30287.$29,950(H) Loral spreader truck. Tag #30406.............. ............................................. $24,000 (H) Summers 80-ft. pickup sprayer, 500 gallon, Raven control. Tag #30405..... $3750 (H) Summer Ultimate 90-ft. boom, 1500 gallon.

Tag #27128...........................$26,500 (L) Summers Ultimate 90-ft., 20”, 1500 gal, suspended. Tag #27834...... $19,500 (H) Summers Ultimate 90-ft., 1500 gal, 5 boom sec, 3 nzl bds. Tag #28307.. $34,500 (H) Summers Ultimate 100-ft., 1500 gallon, single nozzles. Tag #30695..$28,500 (H) John Deere LT170 42” deck, lawn tractor, hydro. Tag #29762...................$1350 (L) John Deere L120 lawn tractor, hydro, snowblower, 500 hr. Tag #30800.....$1450 (L) John Deere L115, 42” deck, bagger. Tag #28870......................................$900 (L) John Deere 265 46” deck, hydro, tiller. Tag #29512....................................$1750 (L) Sabre 1438HS lawn tractor, 38” deck, hydro.

Tag #29266................................$650 (L) Snapper RZT-2250 zero turn mower, 22hp, hydro, 50” deck. Tag #30710.. $2000 (G) Toro Z480 hydro transmission with bagger.

Tag #25903............................. $1900 (G) Dixon ZTR-4424 zero turn mower, 44” deck, hydro. Tag #29165...................$1099 (L) Husqvarna RZ5424 24 hp, 54” deck, hydro, zero turn. Tag #29443............. $3500 (H) John Deere 44 44” blade for 300 series tractors. Tag #29331................. $250 (B) John Deere 44SB 44” snowblower for 300/500 tractors. Tag #30749.$1250 (B) Swisher Quad Boss 44” pull-type mower, 12.5 hp. Tag #29763................$1350 (L)

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John Deere 7730, 190 hp, IVT, MFWD, 1582 hours.

Tag #25945......................................$119,500 (B)

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MacDon M200 with 36-ft. triple delivery head, 1850 hours. Tag #27562............................ $94,500 (LV) 2014 Yamaha Viking UTV, power steering, roof. Tag #30727...............................................$13,000 (H)

John Deere 9460, 460 hp, 830 hours, 4WD, 710 tires, PTO. Tag #27156..............................$297,000 (H)

Case IH SDX100 14-ft., swing tongue mo-co. Tag #29506............................................. $13,950 (LV)

John Deere 9460RT, 460 hp, 450 hours, GPS......... .........................................................$342,500 (G) John Deere 9430, 425 hp, 4WD, 3029 hours. Tag #27635.............................................$199,000 (G)

Cat D5B dozer. Tag #30502....................$21,000 (H)

Case IH Patriot 3330, 100-ft., 20” spacing, 1000 gallon, 1765 hours. Tag #27909.......$189,500 (B)

Versatile 875, 280 hp, 4WD, 4 SCV’s, drain, 6787 hours. Tag #30711............................. $17,500 (H)

John Deere 9510R, 510 hp, 800 tires, PTO, 4 SCV’s, 623 hours. Tag #30229.....................$315,000 (B) MacDon A30D 16-ft. mower conditioner, sickle. Tag #29324............................................... $31,000 (L)

Vermeer 605M, twine & wrap, wide pickup, 1000 PTO, 4800 bales. Tag #30214................... $24,000 (LV)

Case IH WD1903 16-ft. rotary, 262 hours. Tag #30228............................................... $95,000 (L)

John Deere 318D, 58 hp, 1800 lb lift, cab, air, heat, 223 hours. Tag #30793....................... $30,000 (L)

John Deere 705 25-ft. hydraulic “v” rake. Tag #30724............................................. $11,500 (LV)

2007 John Deere 9760STS, Contour Master, chopper, 2061 separator hr. Tag #30738...$155,000 (H)

John Deere 5055E 527 hours, 55 hp, MFWD, open station, loader. Tag #24938................$32,500 (H)

John Deere 2955, 85 hp, MFWD, no cab, loader, 9809 hours..................................................$22,500 (H)

2012 Honda Big Red MUV700, cab, heat. Tag #30665................................................ $9950 (LV)

John Deere 7320, 125 hp, 2WD, cab, 8599 hours.

Tag #29279........................................$39,000 (B)

Case IH 5088, 135 hp, 2WD, cab, loader, 5700 hours.

Tag #30798........................................ $17,000 (L)

Flexi-Coil 5000/2340 45-ft., 12” spacing, single shoot.

Tag #30725........................................$47,000 (G)

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Please stay home when you are sick CONTINUED FROM PAGE C7

or were the recipient of her projectile sneezing. The cashier who replaced her using the same cash register was exposed to the virus, too.

“I’m cooked,” I thought to myself.

Which one of the 200 viruses that cause a common cold was going to attack me and make me miserable for a week or more? Or did she have the flu, which is more serious?

I quickly swiped my credit card and darted out of the store to get fresh air. If I had purchased disinfectant, I would have been tempted to spray myself with it. No, that would not be a good thing to do, either.

I hoped my immune system was in reasonably good shape, and I went to bed early and drank lots of fluid as a precaution.

If she actually had the flu, I hoped my flu shot would protect me. However, flu shots do not cover every strain of flu.

You can help yourself avoid becoming sick by staying away from people who are sick. Colds and the flu are two different things. If you have the flu, you will have a fever, Marion L. Jones • Sale and erection of aches, extreme tiredness and an intense cough. Cold sympBrock grain storage toms are milder and usually not life-threatening.

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• Avoid close contact with people who are ill.

• Stay home for at least 24 hours after a fever is gone.

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Flexible cash lease arrangements: Flexing on cost of production

By Kim Dillivan and Jack Davis, SDSU Extension Crops Business Management Field Specialists cost) = Current Year Rent A flexible cash lease is a contractual Two examples of flexing on production arrangement between a producer and landcosts: owner in which the final rent payment is de• Assume a corn lease contract specifying termined after the crop has been harvested. a base rent of $190 per-acre, a base input Depending on the type of flex lease, the cost of $500 per-acre, and assume that the rental payment is a function of crop yield, actual production cost per-acre is $480. price, revenue, or cost of production. Often, Then, the annual rent paid is $197.92 ($190 a flex cash lease requires that the landowner x 500/480). accept the possibility of lower rent pay• Assume a soybean lease contract speciments in poor production years in exchange fying a base rent of $175 per-acre, a base for the opportunity to receive higher rent input cost of $320 per-acre, and assume that payments in good production years. the actual production cost per-acre is $335.

Flexible leases have gained popularity Then, the annual rent paid is $167.16 ($175 in recent years and these agreements ofx 320/335). fer both advantages and disadvantages to Flexing on cost of production shifts some landowners and tenants. An advantage of a risk from unexpected increases of input flex lease compared to a fixed cash lease is costs from the producer to the landowner. the avoidance of committing to a fixed rent This method also allows the landowner amount prior to the determination of most to benefit financially should the cost of market and production variables. However, inputs be lower than expected. This type flex leases are usually more complicated than fixed cash leases and this complexity CONTINUED ON PAGE C12 adds additional risk for both parties.

Advantages of Flex Lease Contracts • For the tenant, some production and marketing risks are shared with the landowner (similar to a crop-share lease).

• For the tenant, the amount of rent paid may be lower (compared to rent in a fixed cash lease) in years when crop price is low, yield is poor, or production costs are high.

• For the landowner, the amount of rent received may be higher (compared to rent in a fixed cash lease) in years when crop price is high, yield is good, or production costs are low.

Disadvantages of Flex Lease Contracts • For the landowner, some production and marketing risks are shared with tenant.

• For the landowner, the amount of rent received may be lower in years when crop price is low, yield is poor, or production costs are high.

• For the tenant, the amount of rent paid may be higher in years when crop price is high, yield is good, or production costs are low.

• For both parties, contract complexity is greatly increased.

Flexing on Production Costs In this arrangement, landowners and tenants agree to flex rent based on a ratio of input costs. This arrangement allows landowners the opportunity to share with the tenant the risks associated with cost variability. To flex lease on production costs, both parties must first agree on a base peracre rent and a base per-acre cost of production (before land charge). The procedure to calculate annual cash rent is as follows: • Base Rent multiplied by (base input cost/actual input

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of arrangement requires the tenant to keep accurate and verifiable records regarding production costs.

Setting Rent Payment Parameters Compared to a fixed cash lease, flex leasing may result in higher rent payments in good performance years but lower rent payments in years when performance disappoints. As a result, many flex lease contracts specify a minimum rent payment and a maximum applicable rent payment regardless of crop price, yield, or input costs. Landowners and tenants should carefully consider whether to establish minimum and maximum per-acre rent amounts for their flex lease contracts.

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References: • Edwards, W. 2014. Flexible Farm Lease Agreements (ww.extension.iastate.edu/ agdm/wholefarm/html/c2-21.html). Ag Decision Maker. Iowa State University Extension, Ames, IA. • Lemmons, T. 2011. Flexible Cash Leasing of Cropland (http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/ live/ec862/build/ec862.pdf). University of Nebraska Extension, Lincoln, NE. • North Central Farm Management Extension Committee. 2011. Fixed and Flexible Cash Rental Arrangements for Your Farm (http://www.aglease101.org/DocLib/docs/ NCFMEC-01.pdf).

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2009 Case IH SRX160 #700863......... ........................................... $29,000 2010 Case IH Patriot 3330 1354 hours. #700784............... $193,684

2011 Case IH Patriot 3330 598 hours. #703986........................... $219,900

2011 Case IH Patriot 4420 1540 hours. #700908............... $223,000

2013 Top Air TA1600 950 hours. #700834............................. $78,000

2011 Case IH Patriot 3330 620 hours. #703987........................... $218,583

2010 Case IH Patriot 3330 1128 hours. #704070............... $217,900 2007 Case IH SRX160 #704095......... ........................................... $23,900

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1996 Flexi-Coil 5000 #700921.......................................... $39,000 2014 Bourgault 3320QDA #704074................................ $231,000 1999 Flexi-Coil 5000 1234 hours. #707963............................. $53,000 2005 Case IH ATX700 77 hours. #708277........................ $75,000

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2012 Case IH Magnum 340 1300 hours. #500800.$225,400 2012 New Holland T9.615 1531 hours. #500833.$278,000 2014 Case IH Magnum 180 275 hours. #700859.$177,000 1983 John Deere 8850 8753 hours. #704097.... $24,500 1995 Case IH 9280 5904 hours. #704098.......... $59,900 1995 Case IH 7250 13,980 hours. #704106....... $33,900 1988 Case IH 7120 12,531 hours. #707017....... $33,000 1998 Agco-Allis 9765 3542 hours. #707058...... $48,900 2012 New Holland T7.250 1323 hours. #707071.$129,900 1982 John Deere 8650 9200 hours. #707086.... $35,000 1998 John Deere 8200 8903 hours. #707087.... $64,800 2012 Case IH Magnum 260 592 hours. #708135.$199,000 1991 Case IH 9240 3123 hours. #708169.......... $51,000

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2012 Case IH Magnum 235 1283 hours. #708134................ $169,000 2006 Challenger MT755B 2750 hours. #708288................ $137,000

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NDSU faculty members receive professional honors

By NDSU Extension Service Two North Dakota State University (NDSU) faculty members have been named a fellow for 2014 by their respective professional organizations.

Mohamed Mergoum, Richard C. Frohberg endowed professor of spring wheat breeding/genetics, was named a fellow of the Crop Science Society of America. He was presented with the award at the society’s annual meeting in November.

The American Society of Agronomy named R. Jay Goos, professor of soil science, a fellow. It is the third year in a row the society has recognized an NDSU faculty member.

Dave Franzen, professor and Extension Service soil science specialist, received the honor in 2013. Mergoum received the honor in 2012.

It is both organizations’ highest recognition. Up to 0.3 percent of the societies’ active and emeritus members may be elected a fellow. Members of each society nominate worthy colleagues based on their professional achievements and meritorious service.

Mergoum is the spring wheat breeder at NDSU. His program focuses mainly on developing wheat cultivars/ germplasm adapted to the U.S. north-central Plains. He has released 11 spring wheat cultivars in the last decade.

“We are among the leading research programs in wheat breeding and genetics, and this award is a testimony that what we are doing at NDSU is well-recognized at national and international levels,” Mergoum said. “This should give an example and provide incentive for young scientists that you can achieve your goals if you work hard and persist on doing that no matter where and who you are.”

Goos joined NDSU in 1980, and his research involves soil fertility and plant nutrition. He is best known for his work with nitrogen fertilizer additives and iron deficiency chlorosis of soybeans. He also has been honored for his teaching. He teaches Introduction to Soil Science to about 200 students per year. In addition, Goos is a popular speaker at educational meetings for farmers and agronomists.

“I am simply honored to be listed along with some of my most beloved professors who also were fellows of the society,” Goos said. “To be able to be named along with them is the greatest honor.”

Goos was named 1999 researcher of the year by the Fluid Fertilizer Foundation. Among his accolades, Goos received an Honorary Member Award from the National Fertilizer Solutions Association and the Crops and Soils Award from the American Society of Agronomy.

Mergoum earned a bachelor’s degree from IAV, Rabat, Morocco; master’s degree from the University of Minnesota; and a doctoral degree from Colorado State University.

Goos earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from South Dakota State University and a doctoral degree from Colorado State University.

Both have written or co-written numerous peer-reviewed articles and other publications.

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Officially, Area 51 is a remote strip of land about 90 miles north of Las Vegas that the Air Force uses to test new military aircraft. Unofficially, it’s a storage and examination site for crashed alien spaceships, a meeting spot for extraterrestrials, a breeding ground for weather control and time travel technology, and possibly the home of a one-world political group. Because the U.S. government won’t discuss what goes on at Area 51, inquiring minds have had to develop their own theories. In 1989, Bob Lazar, a former government scientist, told a Las Vegas TV station that he worked on alien technology at a facility near Area 51. Millions believed Lazar’s story, and Area 51’s mysterious reputation was sealed.

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Although the descriptions of these ugly, manlike beings vary from country to country, trolls originated in Scandinavian lands, where they were said to be gigantic, grotesque humanoids who lived in the hills or mountains, mined ore, and became wondrous metalsmiths. Trolls could turn to stone if caught in the sun, and Norway’s ancient rock pillars are said to be evidence of this belief. But perhaps legends of trolls are based on a few individuals with a disorder that would not have been understood in ancient times. A rare hormonal disorder called gigantism caused excessive growth of the long bones and, thus, greatly increased height.

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New risk management decisions for producers

By James Sedman, consultant to the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics in the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and John Hewlett, farm and ranch management specialist The 2014 Farm Bill offers a new, risk ering whether to update program crop acres management-based approach with its safetyor keep them the same. net programs and several important choices The Riffs’ current base acres are 360 for to be made soon. barley, 120 for corn, and 60 for oats. With crop These choices will not change over the life technology changing over the last 10 years, of the current farm bill (through 2018) and they find themselves shifting acres from oats should be carefully considered to find the best to sugar beets and program crops like corn. fit for each operation.

The Riffs believe a base acre shift is desirBegin by ensuring production records are able but would like to better understand the accurate and up-to-date. Once production data implications under the new farm bill. (yield histories, base acres, etc.) is available, The Riffs enter their crop acreage informadecide whether to reallocate base acres or tion into the first step in the calculator (for keep them the same as the 2013 crop year. our purposes we assume all three crops are This will depend on how base acres relate on the same farm). to the current crop mix. Now may be the time Next, payment yields are entered, and they to examine base acreage relative to currently have the option to enter four years of acreage planted crops if base acreage has not been data for each crop into the acreage reallocaadjusted in the last 20 years. tion tool. Using the Riffs’ past production However, reallocating base acres of covhistory, the tool calculates an increase in base acres for corn and barley and a decrease in ered commodities will not increase total base oats. acres on a farm.

We will use this information in the next Reallocating base acres can potentially installment in this series to show how acreage change payments under the selected safetyreallocation will affect the trade-offs between net program (ARC versus PLC). safety-net program choices ARC versus PLC. Web Tool Available to Producers For more information The National Coalition for Producer EduReminder: Producers must make base acre cation (NCPE), led by professionals from the and yield update decisions by February 27 and University of Illinois, developed one of the their choice of risk management program by two online tools designed to assist producers.

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The NCPE tool, under the ARC/PLC Program Web tools by the University of Illinois and link on the Farm Service Agency’s website Texas A&M University that help evaluate (fsa.usapas.com), allows producers to input farm safety-net programs are under the “ARC/ individual acreage and yield information for PLC” link on the Farm Service Agency’s analysis and view example farms for several home page (www.fsa.usda.gov). Other tools counties in each state. are also available to help producers evaluate Below is an acreage mix based on program ARC/PLC decisions, how to allocate (if neccrop acreage from our example farm in Big Horn County. essary) base acres, and other decisions under Big Horn County Example the 2014 Farm Bill programs. Visit RightRisk.

The business operation of Riff Brothers org/WY/FarmBill for more information on farms was a previous example in this series. this and other agricultural risk management The brothers, like other producers, are considtopics on the Web.

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2008 Adams 25-ton semi tender with back auger, self-contained......................... $39,500 1990 Adams 25-ton semi tender with back auger, not self contained................... $34,000

2012 Ag Chem 8400, 365 hp, CVT trans, 1600 hrs Viper Pro, Smartrax, Airmax Precision 2 system (2 bin), 2 year or 3000 hour warranty............$232,000

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Pre-calving prep

By Travis Meteer, University of Illinois Extension There is nothing like a healthy new born calf to make your day. However, it is important to remember there are several factors that can influence the health and vigor of new born calves. With higher prices, losing a calf can add stress both mentally and financially to your operation. Here are some things you may want to consider.

In many areas of the Midwest, Selenium is deficient in the soil. As a result, pasture, hay, and grains that are grown from Midwestern soils will share the deficiency. As a herd manager, one option to consider is providing higher levels of Selenium in your mineral supplementation program to alleviate deficiency problems. Injectable products, such as Mu-Se, provide supplemental Selenium along with vitamin E. It is recommended that Selenium and vitamin E both be supplemented to guard against Selenium deficiency.

Body condition of cows at calving has been shown to influence several factors. First, cows in heavier body condition are better equipped to handle the nutritional demands of lactation.

This results in faster breed back in the spring. Also, cows with a higher Body Condition Score (BCS) supply more IgG in their colostrum which generally leads to healthier calves and less scour issues. Take a look at your cow BCS and provide supplemental feed to bring thin cows up to more ideal scores.

Planning a calving flow chart can be very beneficial to maintaining health and performance. Many producers will have one area for close up cows, one area for calving, and one area for lactating cows. This is a good layout until disease occurs. When a disease occurs, the remainder of cows yet to flow through the layout will be exposed to the pathogens. Thus, you may want to formulate a plan B area to allow better disease control.

Order calving season supplies ahead of time to ensure they are on site when you need them. Artificial colostrum or bagged, dry colostrum replacer is one of the supplies you will want to have. Calves will need colostrum in the first 2-4 hours, thus having some on site is crucial. Don’t forget OB lube, OB chains, palpation sleeves and other materials that may be needed to assist calves.

Live calves are the best calves. Being prepared for calving season could return several dollars to your operation.

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Spring wheat variety performance summary in Montana

By Hwa-Young Heo, Nancy Blake, Research Associates, MSU; Joyce Eckhoff, Professor of Agronomy, Eastern Ag Research Center, Sidney; John Miller, Research Associate, G. Reddy, Superintendent and Professor, Western Triangle Ag Center, Conrad; Ken Kephart, Seuperintendent and Associate Professor of Agronomy, Southern Ag Research Center, Huntley; Robert Stougaard, Superintendent and Professor Weed Science, Northwestern Ag Research Center, Kalispell; Dave Wichman, Superintendent and Assistant Professor of Agronomy, Central Ag Research Center, Moccasin; Deanna Nash, Cereal Quality Laboratory, MSU; Alan Dyer, Professor, William Grey, Research Assistant Professor and Montana Foundation Seed Program, and Luther Talbert, Professor and Sprint Wheat Breeding, Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology Department, MSU; Peggy Lamb, Research Associate, Northern Ag Research Center, Havre.

VARIETY TESTING PROCEDURES INTRODUCTION Locations The agronomic characteristics of spring In 2013, the Advanced Spring Wheat wheat varieties evaluated by the Montana nursery was planted at 9 Montana sites; Agricultural Experiment Station are comincluding Bozeman (dryland and irrigated), pared in this publication with other varieties Kalispell (high rainfall), Havre (dryland), commonly grown in the state. The objective Sidney (dryland and irrigated), Huntley of this summary is to help farmers select the (dryland), Moccasin (dryland) and Conrad varieties which will perform best in their (dryland). See page 25 for Research Cenarea. Data from 2010-2013 is provided for ter locations, soil types and miscellaneous each of the testing sites. Data for varieties nursery management information. grown in previous years can be found on Experimental Design and Data Colthis website: http://plantsciences.montana. lection edu/Crops/2013data/2013SpringWheatVar Varieties currently recommended, widely ieties.pdf. The map on the cover shows the grown, recently released or owned (and endistricts in the state for purposes of refertered on a fee basis) by private companies ence for specific areas of adaptation. A brief are evaluated for agronomic performance in description of each variety is given which the Advanced Spring Wheat and Statewide may include a variety’s particular advanDurum nurseries. Also evaluated in these tages or disadvantages. The information was nurseries are experimental breeding lines extracted from data collected and analyzed tested against the check varieties. Nurseries from the Advanced Spring Wheat and Stateare randomized separately at each location wide Durum Wheat nurseries. These reports for statistical analysis. are prepared by research personnel of the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station.

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Agronomic data collected throughout the growing season includes heading date, plant height, lodging, disease and insect reactions.

Experimental plots are trimmed, measured and harvested with small plot combines. The grain is weighed for yield and test weight.

One trait important to wheat growers is resistance to the wheat stem sawfly. The major mode of resistance is a solid versus hollow stemmed variety. To evaluate this trait we cut several stems of each variety and score them on a scale of 1=hollow, 2=2/5 solid, 3=3/5 solid,4=4/5 solid and 5=solid. The cuts are made in the center of each internode, so there are 5 scores per stem. The five scores are added up to get a total number ranging from 5=very hollow up to 25=very solid.

The most reliable solid stemmed varieties should have a total score of at least 18.

Entries are submitted to the Cereal Quality Lab at MSU, Bozeman for protein, milling, baking and Asian noodle quality evaluation as needed. Data is analyzed and summarized for each location and overall comparisons are made to determine which varieties and/ or experimental lines look promising for Montana producers. When sufficient data is collected and analyzed, promising varieties and/or lines are submitted to the MAES wheat variety release and recommendation committee.

WHEAT RECOMMENDATION PROCEDURE FOLLOWED BY THE MAES Recommendation of spring wheat varieties is determined on a yearly basis by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station

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COMBINES Case IH 2388 2154 engine/1720 seperator hours, spreader, 30.5x32 and 14.9x24 tires............................. $83,900 John Deere 9760 STS 1711 engine/1340 rotor hours, bullet rotor, bin extensions, chopper, spreader, 800x32 and 18.4x26 tires, Contour Master, GPS wired....... $126,900 John Deere 9760 STS 2042 engine/1452 rotor hours, chopper, spreader, 800x30 and 18.4x26 tires, HID light system.............................................................. $107,500

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(MAES) Wheat Variety Release Committee.

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

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

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

CONTINUED ON PAGE C26

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Physical activity intervention for the elderly

The deadline for advertising in the March issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be February 25. Phone (406) 279-3291.

By Rosalie Marion Bliss, Agricultural Research Service The holidays are over, and the annual New Year’s resolutions to get more exercise have begun. Now, as explained in this month’s issue of Agricultural Research magazine, the elderly have more reasons than ever to join the ranks of those determined to get moving. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-funded scientists in Boston and co-investigators have reported that elders with relatively little muscle mass can benefit from preventive exercise.

The study was headed by geriatrician Christine Liu and co-authored by physiologist Roger Fielding, both with the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts University in Boston. They are with HNRCA’s Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, and Sarcopenia Laboratory, which Fielding directs.

By age 80, an estimated 40 percent of the muscle mass that was present at age 20 is lost. Age-related muscle loss—which excludes disease-related muscle loss—is called “sarcopenia.” This condition can lead to costly surgeries and hospital stays due to fractures after falls caused by weak muscles.

The researchers looked at data collected on 177 elders aged 70 to 89 years who were at risk of becoming disabled due to lack of mobility. The data were collected during the Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders study.

One group of volunteers participated in a physical activity intervention that included aerobic, strength, balance, and flexibility training. The volunteers’ body composition, including lean muscle and body fat, was measured—both before and after the intervention.

The results demonstrated that elders with sarcopenia are capable of improving their overall physical function, including balance, walking and strength, in response to physical activity. The study was published in January 2014 in the Journal of Nutrition, Health, and Aging.

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS)—USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency—supports the HNRCA through an agreement.

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By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Ken Plourde has been appointed as the new Region 6 upland game bird program habitat specialist for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

Plourde, 23, is originally from New Boston, New Hampshire. He graduated in 2013 from the University of Montana with a B.S. degree in Wildlife Biology and most recently worked as a Block Management technician in the Culbertson and Froid areas. Prior to that, he was involved with numerous wildlife-related field jobs, including sage grouse, waterfowl, shorebird, and bison projects.

Plourde’s main duties will involve enhancing upland bird habitats and populations primarily in Sheridan, Daniels, and Roosevelt counties. His responsibilities include working with private landowners, conservation groups, and governmental agencies to carryout habitat enhancement projects and public hunting opportunities. Typical projects include nesting cover enhancement, shelterbelts, food plots, and range management improvement projects. Plourde will also oversee the pheasant release program in his area.

“While working in Block Management and other jobs in Region 6, I’ve grown to appreciate the people and landscape,” Plourde said. “It’s evident that there’s great interest in conservation, especially of upland birds, in this area. I’m looking forward to working with landowners and sportsmen and women on conserving and improving upland game bird habitats.”

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Spring wheat variety performance summary in Montana CONTINUED FROM PAGE C20

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

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

ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION ON SPRING WHEAT VARIETIES Hard Red Spring Wheats BRENNAN - Brennan was developed

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

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

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

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

Conan is resistant to the prevalent races of stripe rust and leaf rust, and has shown good tolerance to Septoria and Tan spot. This variety is protected under the Plant Variety Protection Act. CONTINUED ON PAGE C30

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Nice.............................................................................. $2400 Schulte SDX-110 snowblower. SN B1101073010.......... $14,250

Bale Carriers

2008 Haukaas 10 bale mover. Nice shape..................... $21,900 2007 Haukaas 10 bale mover. SN 007-016.................... $21,900 2006 Haukaas 10 bale mover, hydraulic end gate. SN 02026..... .................................................................................. $20,900 2001 Inland bale carrier................................................. $13,000 2003 Inland bale carrier................................................. $14,000

Hay Rakes & Pasture Equip.

2007 Sovema 12-wheel V-rake, SN 87743..................... $10,250

Flaman Pro Grain Baggers

2014 Pro Bagger hopper, 23-ft. conveyor with mover........CALL 2014 Pro Bagger hopper, 23-ft. conveyor with mover........CALL 2014 Pro Bagger hopper, 23-ft. conveyor with mover........CALL 2012 Schulte FX530 SN C53010046206. Excellent...... $43,000 Pro Bagger 1210 wide mouth hopper............................... $3800 2013 Pro Bagger 23-ft. conveyor with mover. Like new. $37,000 2013 Pro Bagger hopper, 23-ft. conveyor with mover. Excellent shape........................................................................ $36,900 2008 Brillion 10-ft. grass seeder, light kit, acre meter. Excellent. 2012 Pro Bagger hopper, 23-ft. conveyor with mover........CALL .................................................................................. $12,900 2008 Brillion 10-ft. grass seeder, light kit, acre meter. Excellent. .................................................................................. $12,900 25’x80’ arch frame tent...................................................... $7995 Tree Spade quick attach, 3 shovel................................. $11,500 Bandit 1700 liquid fertilizer cart, ground drive pump, total drain tank........................................................................... $20,500 2012 Rem 2700 SN 2999. Nice shape.......................... $15,900 2011 Rem 2700 only 100 hours on unit. Excellent......... $19,500 Poly West 1075 gallon low profile transport tank. Needs plastic weld.............................................................................. $1500 2009 Rem 2700 360 hours, new fan. SN 0592............... $12,900

Schulte & Kodiak Mowers

Tree Chippers & Grass Seeders

New Clearance Items

Grain Vacs

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Trader’s Dispatch, February 2015 — Page C28

Advertising Deadline for the March issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be February 25.

Wednesday BEFORE first Monday of each month.

Using weedy rice traits to boost cultivated rice yields

By Sharon Durham, Agricultural Research Service Genetic traits in weedy rice may someday be used to develop sturdy, high-yield varieties of cultivated rice that will flourish in the face of climate change, thanks to findings by scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

This work, conducted by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) plant physiologist Lewis Ziska and his colleagues.

Ziska, who is with ARS’s Crop Systems and Global Change Laboratory in Beltsville, Maryland, studied several rice cultivars to determine if changes in temperature and CO2 levels affected seed yields. He also looked for visible traits that could signal whether a plant cultivar has the genetic potential for adapting successfully to elevated CO2 levels.

The investigation included weedy red rice, which infests cultivated rice cropland. Despite the plant’s downsides, previous assessments indicated that weedy rice growing under elevated CO2 levels had higher seed yields than cultivated rice growing under the same conditions.

Ziska monitored the different rice cultivars at current and future projections of atmospheric CO2 and a range of day/night air temperatures. He observed that on average, all the rice cultivars put out more aboveground biomass at elevated CO2 levels, although this response diminished as air temperatures rose.

For seed yield, only weedy rice and the rice cultivar ‘Rondo’ responded to elevated CO2 levels when grown at optimal day/night air temperatures of 84 °F and 70 °F. In addition, only the weedy rice gained significant increases of aboveground biomass and seed yield under elevated CO2 levels at the higher temperatures expected for rice-growing regions by 2050.

Seed yield is a trait linked to seed head and tiller production. Tillers are stalks put out by a growing rice plant. As the plant matures, the seed heads-where rice grain is produceddevelop at the end of the tillers. This suggests that crop breeders might someday be able to use this weedy rice trait to develop commercial rice cultivars that can convert rising CO2 levels into higher seed yields.

Trader’s Dispatch, February 2015 – Page C29

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2009 New Holland TV6070 New engine!!!

Fully loaded unit!!.........................$110,510 2010 New Holland TD5050 2WD, cab, PTO, hydraulics, 3-pt., 750 hours. Excellent......... .......................................................$34,500

2009 New Holland Boomer 8N MFD, CVT transmission, 3-pt., PTO, loader, 98 hours.

Like new.........................................$29,200 New Holland TC45DA FWA, hydro, 3-pt., PTO, loader........................................Coming In 2002 New Holland TC30 MFD, 9x3 shuttle transmission, loader, 660 hours. Very nice.. .......................................................$15,500 1997 Ford New Holland 8260 FWA, cab, 3-pt., PTO, loader....................................$38,500 1996 Ford 9030 bidirectional, cab end loaded, engine end hydraulics, PTO, draw bar, newer loader..................................$39,500 1988 Ford 276 bidirectional, PTO, hydraulics on engine end, loader.........................$28,500 1997 Ford 3930 MDF, cab, loader, 2900 hours.

Good runner...................................$25,500 Ford 8000, cab, 3-pt., PTO, Farmhand loader... ..........................................................$8500 John Deere 4630 2WD, cab, 3-pt., PTO, duals. .......................................................$24,500 John Deere 4230 2WD, cab, 3-pt, PTO, loader. .......................................................$12,500 John Deere 3155 FWA, cab, 3-pt., PTO, loader, grapple......................................Coming In Massey Ferguson 184-4 MFD, 62 hp, cab........ ..........................................................$8500 Farmall 400 2WD, DuAl 320 loader........$4900 Farmall H 2WD, loader............................$3500 Oliver 77 2WD, loader. Runs great..........$2200

2012 Case IH RB564, net/twine, moisture kit, 10,000 bales....................................$31,900 2006 New Holland BR780A, twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command, 2358 bales............$24,800 2005 New Holland BR780A, twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command, 13,348 bales........ .......................................................$21,500

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Precised parallel forklift path eliminates the need for manual correction so operators can focus on load placement rather than load leveling.

NEW New Holland T7 Series - Tier 4A Tractors

USED SELF-PROPELLED SWATHERS & HEADERS

SKIDSTEERS & CONSTRUCTION

2012 Bobcat S850 skidsteer, loaded, servo controls, 2600 hours......................$44,900 New Holland LX665 skidsteer, bucket.$14,500 John Deere 450 dozer, 6-way mechanical blade.................................................$9500 New Holland B104 backhoe and bucket for skidsteer............................................$5950 Great Bend 951 backhoe and bucket for skidsteer..................................................$4500 Harley MX8 8-ft. power box rake with hydraulic angle.................................................$6900 Buhler SB5200 skidsteer snowblower. Excellent....................................................$4800 New Holland log grapple for skidsteer, quick attach................................................$1800 Degelman 8-ft. snow bucket skidsteer attachment..................................................$1500

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USED TILLAGE & MISC.

Brandt 5200EX grain vac...................... Just In John Deere 7700 diesel combine, 24-ft. header, pickup head.......................................$7500 Ezee-On FLBS-330 14.5-ft. disc. Like new....... .......................................................$15,100 New Holland 260TL loader for compact tractor...................... Call For Special Pricing!

Koyker 150 loader and mounts, bucket..$3500 Worksaver 3 spear bale handler for round and square bales.......................................$750 Farm King 100” 3-pt. rigid drag harrow. Like new!....................................................$975 Land Pride RB1572 6-ft. 3-pt. rear blade..$750 Land Pride LR1596 8-ft. 3-pt. rock rake....$950 Erskine 960FM 96” front mount snowblower, drive lines..........................................$5800 New Holland 6-ft. front mount snowblower. Like new!!.................................................$3800 Snowmachines 5-ft. 3-pt. snowblower with chute.................................................$1750 Long 1199A 3-pt. backhoe with bucket...$3500 Farm King Y810E 8x12 unloading auger, electric motor...........................................$2000 Beltec heavy duty post hole auger..........$2800 Speeco 3-pt. post hole auger with bit........$975 General 720 post hole auger, 9” digging bit$950

2004 New Holland BR780, net/twine, Xtra Sweep, Bale Command.................$19,300 2003 New Holland BR780, net/twine, Bale Command, Xtra Sweep..................$20,800 2003 New Holland BR780, net/twine, Bale Command, Xtra Sweep..................$19,800 2003 New Holland BR780, net/twine, Bale Command, lace belts, 1000 PTO...$18,800 2002 New Holland 688, twine, Bale Command..............................................$11,800 2001 New Holland 688, net/twine, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup..................$15,800 2000 New Holland 688, twine, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup.............................$14,100 1997 New Holland 664, net/twine, Bale Command..............................................$14,800 1997 New Holland 664, net/twine, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup..................$12,100 New Holland 664, net/twine, Bale Command... ..........................................................$8900 New Holland 853, twine. Excellent, must see!.. ..........................................................$4800 New Holland 853, twine..........................$3500 2005 Vermeer 605M, net wrap.............$21,500 2001 Vermeer 605XL, twine.................$14,100 1995 John Deere 535, net/twine..........$11,100 1989 John Deere 535, twine...................$5500

2008 New Holland H8040, air suspension, with either a 12-ft. or 14-ft. sickle head..$87,500 2006 New Holland HW365, rear suspension, deluxe cab, 2355 disc header, 1300 hours. ....................................................... $91,500 New Holland HW325, 14-ft. auger header........ ..................................................Coming In New Holland HW320, 14-ft. auger header........ ..................................................Coming In New Holland 770HD 19-ft. disc. header............ .......................... Call For Special Pricing!

New Holland DB419 19-ft. disc. header............ .......................... Call For Special Pricing!

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

USED PULL-TYPE SWATHERS

1999 New Holland 1431 13-ft. cut disc mower conditioner, Chevron conditioner...$10,800

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Case IH DC132 13-ft. disc mower conditioner.

Only 150 acres of use!!!.................$29,500 MacDon 5000 14-ft. mower conditioner. Very nice shape!!.......................................$9700 Hesston 1014 14-ft. pivot tongue, 14-ft. sickle head..................................................$6400

USED HAY TOOLS

2006 New Holland 216 hydraulic rake. Excellent.................................................$18,500 New Holland Super 1049 self-propelled bale wagon............................................$15,000 New Holland 575 14x18 square baler. Excellent.................................................$14,500 Vermeer R23 hydraulic drive rake........$11,500 H&S CR10 10 wheel carted v-rake.........$3800

LAWN & GARDEN

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

Trader’s Dispatch, February 2015 — Page C30

POSITIONS AVAILABLE The Broken O Ranch near Augusta is hiring several seasonal calving positions.

If you are interested please call Broady at 406-799-2874

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Spring wheat variety performance summary in Montana CONTINUED FROM PAGE C26

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

Corbin is a one gene semi-dwarf with moderately strong straw. Disease/sawfly ratings for Corbin show it to be moderately resistant to stripe rust and similar to Conan for sawfly tolerance. The head is strap shaped, lax, awned and inclined at maturity. The plant color is green and the leaves and stem have slight waxy coating. The chaff color is white. The glume is acuminate and the shoulders are elevated. The seed is red and elliptical with rounded cheeks. The brush is large with medium length hair and collared The embryo is mid-sized, the crease is mid-wide and mid-deep. Milling and baking quality is acceptable for the market class being grown in Montana, as determined by the MSU Quality Lab. This variety is protected under the Plant Variety Protection Act. DUCLAIR - Developed and released by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station in 2011. Duclair was derived from a cross of Choteau//ND695/MT9433.

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

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

Duclair is resistant to the prevalent races of stem rust and has moderately good resistance to stripe rust in Montana. Duclair exhibits acceptable milling and baking traits. This variety is protected under the

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

FORTUNA - Developed from the cross, Rescue-Chinook x (Frontana x Kenya 58-Newthatch), made at North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station with the Crops Research Division of USDA cooperating.

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

Fortuna is susceptible to Septoria and black chaff fungus. It is a relatively high yielding variety with superior milling properties, and has acceptable baking properties.

HANK – Developed by WestBred, LLC. and released in 2000. Hank was derived from the cross of WestBred 926/WestBred 936. Hank is an early maturing white chaffed, awned, semidwarf hard red spring wheat. Seed of Hank is elliptical and long with rounded cheeks. The brush is large with long hair and the crease is medium in depth and width. Hank is resistant to stem rust, leaf rust, stripe rust and powdery mildew and has shown good tolerance to Dry Land Root Rot. Hank has good straw strength and is tolerant to shattering. Hank is tolerant to races of the Hessian fly found in the PNW region. Hank is susceptible to damage by the wheat stem sawfly. Hank is tolerant to the wild oat herbicide ‘Avenge’. The milling and baking qualities of Hank are acceptable.

Hank is protected under the Plant Variety Protection Act (Certificate # 200000191).

CONTINUED ON PAGE C36

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TRACTORS WANTED TOP $$ PAID We want

Steiger: Turbo Tiger II, 3300, 1700, 2200, 1250, pre-1965.

Versatile: 100, 118, 125, 300 Minneapois Moline: G1000 fwa, G900 fwd, 504 fwd, 604 fwd.

Cockshutt fwd’s.

John Deere 80, 830, 3020, 4020, 4320, 4520, 4620, 6030, 8020.

Green Wagners.

Allis Chalmers 210, 440, D21, 220.

Oliver diesel tractors, running or not.

International 826, 1026, 1206, 1456, 1468,1568, 4156, 4300.

Rite 4x4 tractors.

Big Buds.

Also older front wheel drive or 4-wheel drive, running or not.

Will pick up.

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Trader’s Dispatch, February 2015 — Page C31

NEW Authorized MERRI Dealer 2015 Aluminum Grain Trailers

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2009 Peterbilt 389

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2007 Peterbilt 379

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Trader’s Dispatch, February 2015— Page C32

Loren Hawks, Distributor

2434 Whitlash Road - Chester, MT 59522 Cell phone 406-460-3810 Home phone 406-432-3810

Equip your drill with VW. Call today!

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VW10FC - 41/4” - full carbide front and sides - single shoot up to 31/2” spread - shown on VW14FB opener. Also fits Bourgault and Flexi Stealth.

Product going fast- order NOW

VW10FC full carbide Shown on Bourgault opener.

VW13CC

use the VW13CC to replace worn point on this bolt-on opener.

VW1C

fits original 3/8” JD Acraplant Great Plains - Morris 310

VW2CC

Has two front carbides.

Shown on JD opener.

VW21DSF

VW18HDS

2 widths - 4” & 5” Fits VW14FB and Flexi Stealth for double shoot Has 4 carbides on each side

Double shoot seed boot for Harmon.

Carbides protect seed opening.

VW2CC

Carbide replacement for Morris double shoot

Opener shown with VWM1C - main front drill point with two carbides.

VWM3C and 4M4C - side plates with carbide imbedded and full carbide M2C deflector.

This drill point - The VW2CC also fits this opener.

VWHC1

Large carbide small point for Harmon.

VW11FC - 31/4” - full carbide VWHC2

Large point for Harmon- slides over adapter - bolt head and nut are recessed. Large carbide - long wear.

Shown on Bourgault opener Also fits VW14FB opener and Flexi Stealth opener. Very popular single shoot drill point - up to 21/2” spread.

VW11FC - 31/4” drill point

Shown on W14FB opener. Also fits Flexi Stealth and Bourgault openers

Custom Carbide seed boots for JD 1890 disc drill with three carbides along wear edge to prevent wear. Will likely outlast your drill!!

VW3C

Fits Versatile - Cereal.

VW4C

Fits IH Eagle Beak opener IH 7200 - IH 8500

VW46J.D.S.T.

Carbide tipped - two carbides - for J.D. strip till.

VW12FC - 2 /4” - full carbide 1

VW16 B 2C

Up to 1.5” spread. Shown on Bourgault opener. Also fits on VW14FB and Flexi Stealth

Fits Bourgault KNH599 and KNH600 knives. Two large front carbides.

Carbide spoon for Bourgault & McKay

VW5FC - 31/4” + VW6FC - 21/4” for 200 Series and slim wedge.

VW8FC - 31/4” + VW9FC - 21/4” for 400 Series.

VW for JD 1870 fertilizer knife

Large carbide - long wear.

VW17FS

Carbide mud scraper for flexi scrapper.

Many times life of original.

VW12FC drill point shown 1

VW22G1B

for JD spear point and Danish tine, three carbides - many times life of original

VW27

/8 shim - for all C shanks.

Tip opener up or down.

on VW14FB. Also fits Bourgault and Flexi Stealth single shoot drill point.

VW7CC - 2 carbides

Shown on Bourgault opener Also fits Flexi Stealth opener

VW13CC - chrome - carbide VW32 p.r.d.s.

Paired row - double shoot for C shank. Fertilizer delivered between seed rows.

weld on drill point - use to replace almost all weld-on drill points. Cut worn out off and weld new one on for big savings. Shown on Bourgault weld-on point opener

VW7CC - 2 carbides

Shown on VW14FB. Also shown on VW14FB is VW21DSF

Trader’s Dispatch, February 2015 — Page C33

Rocky Mountain

Looking Out for You

Remont Sainfoin

Alfalfa loses 1/4 Alfalfa looses 1/4 to to 1/3 1/3 of of it’s it’s digestible digestible

protein through bloat, No Condensed Tannins

Go GREEN & PINK Less Pollution, Energy Pollution Less,Save Save Energy “Healthy, Fodder” “Healthy,Wholesome Wholesome Fodder”

(Webster’s Dictionary)

Early Bird per per pound Early BirdSale Sale– $1.75 — $1.25 pound

Alfalfa isn’t the Queen of Forages, it’s the problem child.

We tolerate the bloat and 1/4 to 1/3 digestible protein loss; it can’t be fixed!

The rest of the Alfalfa Story!

If you are wondering why livestock of all classes, including honey bees, prefer Sainfoin over other forages; why alfalfa breeders and dealers are desperately trying to get the condensed tannins in their alfalfa and why they have to use high pressure sales to convince you to grow alfalfa. This is why. Follow the money.

Sainfoin is worth 25 to 50 percent more per ton than alfalfa as graze or hay.

Reasons: Sainfoin • Legume • No Bloat • No Weevil Protein • No No Loss Loss of Protein

• • • •

• Little Fertilizer Expense • Cheap Weed Control • Little or No Gas • Ease of Production • Low Seed Cost • Easy Stand Enhancement • Highest Palatability • Good Pollen Production • Nector Produced at 60˚ F • #1 Honey Producer • Flexible Harvest Dates

• • • • • • • • • • •

Alfalfa Legume Bloat Weevil Problem Losses of 1/4 - 1/3 of Digestible Protein Hefty Fertilizer Expense Expensive Weed Control Methane Gas (Bloat) Complicated Production High seed cost Expensive Stand Replacement Low Palatability No Pollen Production Nector Produced at 90˚ F Poor Honey Producer Short Harvest Window

Must Read This!

The lack of condensed tannins in alfalfa is what causes bloat and high degradation of protein that causes 1/4 to 1/3 of the alfalfa protein to be passed through the animals and and is is excreted discreted not not digested. digested.

These condensed tannins are in the leaves of Sainfoin naturally, this is why no bloat and no degradation of protein which tein which is is utilized utilized by by the the animals animals instead instead of of discreted, excreted, as as in alfalfa.

For more information: ciheam.org/om/pdf/a45/01600095.pdf ciheam.org/om/pdf/a45/01600081.pdf We are fortunate that these western states are, for the most part, very suited to growing excellent Sainfoin both dryland and irrigated multi-cut or full-season grazing.

Sainfoin being bloat free and, for the most part self-sufficient, should be in any mixture of any kind. It is the highest quality forage on it’s own merits.

To summarize, if you are sick and tired of all the problems associated with growing and feeding alfalfa and need an alternative choice of legume, then Sainfoin is your solution.

It’s easy, it’s cheap, it’s the highest quality forage known to man. What more could you be looking for?

A MONTAN SEEDS

For more information, call Don Keil at 406-278-9951 168 Fairview Lane Conrad, MT 59425

Trader’s Dispatch, February 2015 — Page C34

TWO NEW GLUE LAM BEAMS FOR SALE 75-ft. 5” long x 48” wide x 12” thick.

Phone (406) 799-6923

BUCKLEY AUCTIONS AND APPRAISERS

We have auctions booked for spring 2015 but not yet dated. If you are planning an auction or appraisal give us a call.

Included with our auction business we also do all types of appraisals. Including farm/ranch equipment and inventory, farm/ranch and urban type real estate and homes, business properties and collectibles, etc.

Remember - auctioneers make excellent appraisers as we see everything saleable being sold at our auctions.

Phone Conrad (406) 450-2244, leave a message or 278-5580.

All participants at the 2014 Women’s Hunter Education Program passed the final test and received their Montana Hunter Eduation Certificate. Photo by Mike Sherrard and Reid Stuart.

Custer County spring hunter education class set

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks It’s time to sign up for the first hunter education course of 2015 in Miles City. Online registration starts January 20 and will run through February 20, or until class is full.

Everyone must register online by going to http://fwp. mt.gov, and follow the links to Education and Hunter Education. This class is limited to 50 students. Class materials must be picked up from the Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) office in Miles City no later than February 20, or students will be dropped from class. Classes will run March 6 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; March 7 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; March 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the FWP office, 352 I-94 Business Loop. The field day will take place March 8. This will be the only field day this year that will be open to online students. Those without computer access will need to contact FWP at 406-234-0900 before February 20 for assistance in registering. Montana state law requires that anyone born on or after January 1, 1985, must complete a hunter education course before they can hunt in Montana. A child must be at least 11 years old to take the course. For additional questions regarding this class please contact Custer County Hunter Education Chief, Caleb Bollman, at 406-234-0914.

Feeding energy supplements with low quality forages

By Ken Olson, iGrow Much has been written about the value of protein supplementation for beef cattle using low quality forages, such as dormant native range or crop residue. However, a common question that is often asked is if we can substitute cheaper feedstuffs that are high in energy but low in protein in place of higher priced protein supplements. Typical energy supplements include most feed grains, particularly corn or barley, but also include byproducts such as sugar beet pulp or soy hulls. We have all seen the dramatic drop in corn prices over the last year, so it is likely that some producers may be wondering if cheaper corn may work as a supplement.

Unfortunately, these high-energy, low-protein feedstuffs do not stimulate the positive responses in fiber digestion by ruminants that a protein supplement does. In fact, with feedstuffs that are high in starch, meaning any kind of grain, we typically see a negative effect on fiber utilization.

In general, the negative effect occurs for two reasons. First, adequate protein is not provided to the rumen microbes to stimulate growth of fiber-digesting microbes. Second, inclusion of starch from grain-based supplements interferes with fiber digestion. Rumen microbes will preferentially digest the starch before they digest fiber, so fiber digestion actually decreases. Also, at higher levels of grain, rapid fermentation of the starch lowers rumen pH, which is harmful to the fiber-digesting bacteria.

Once there has been a negative effect on fiber digestion, the subsequent effect is reduced forage intake. This is because there are two aspects of digestion that are negatively impacted, both the total amount of forage that is digested and also the rate at which it is digested. Once the rate of digestion slows down, then passage of feed out of the rumen is slowed.

Forage intake cannot occur at a rate faster than the rate at which forage disappears from the digestive tract, whether by digestion or passage. Thus, if starch-based supplements slow the rates of both digestion and passage, then they will also reduce intake.

In general, relatively small amounts (less than 10% of diet dry matter) of starch-based supplements can be fed with little or no negative effect on forage utilization, but the negative effects escalate in proportion to the level of supplemental grain beyond that.

Typically, cows in moderate or higher body condition should be able to maintain themselves on dormant range with adequate protein supplementation. But what if cows are thinner than desired and gaining condition before calving is a goal? Providing energy so they can gain weight would seem desirable, but grain-based supplements usually won’t give the desired results because of the negative effect on forage utilization. Under these circumstances, some of the byproducts that contain readily digestible fiber provide a viable alternative to add supplemental energy to the diet.

Two common feedstuffs that fit this scenario are soyhulls and sugar beet pulp. Both have levels of energy and protein that are nearly the same as feed grain, but contain primarily fiber and little starch. Even without the negative effect of starch, these energy feedstuffs still have limitations so they should not be fed at excessive levels. First, they still do not provide adequate supplemental protein. Second, while they don’t necessarily decrease fiber digestion, high levels of inclusion in the diet still means they take space in the rumen and act more as a substitute than addition to the forage in the diet.

The bottom line is that protein is the first limiting nutrient in utilization of low-quality forages. Supplementing protein not only improves the protein status of the cow, but also her energy status. Energy supplements should only be considered on a limited basis and as an add-on after supplemental protein has been provided.

The only exception to this recommendation is if the goal is to purposefully substitute grain for forage to limit the amount of forage that a cow consumes. This may be the case if pasture is limited and expensive, but grain is cheap and plentiful. This is currently the case for some producers, considering that pasture rents are currently high relative to corn and other high-energy concentrate feeds. Caution should still be implemented when feeding energy concentrates to avoid digestive disorders in ruminant animals, particularly acidosis and founder. The concentrate feedstuff should be introduced to their diet at a low level (10 to 20% of diet DM) and gradually increased to allow the rumen to adapt. ##### Back when I was working, lunchtime was a break.

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Combines

(G) 2013 Case IH 7230 #GUH308................. $237,000 (D) 2012 Case IH AF8230 1025 eng. hrs. #23405W.....

Frontier Equipment Equipment Seeding & Planting Tractors ................................................................. $246,000 (F) 2009 Case IH 8120 829 eng.hrs. #WUH719.$180,000 Stanley Glasgow Implement (D) 2001 Flexi-Coil 5000 #47174W.................. $75,000 (H) 2011 Case IH 600 1250 eng. hrs. #15467W.$370,000 (G) Case IH 8230 #GUH301..........................

(W) 2012 Case IH AF8230 1064 eng. hrs. #23406W..... $274,000 (F) 2012 Flexi-Coil 5500 #WUD158.............. $130,000 (G) 2013 CaseEquipment IH STG550 652 eng. hrs. #15118B....... (G) 2013 Case IH 8230 #GUH306................. $260,000 ................................................................. $250,000 Frontier Equipment Stanley (F) 2013 Case IH 400 #47119B...................... $158,000 ................................................................. $337,000 (D) 2011 Case IH 9120 933 eng. hrs. #23341W.$242,000 (B) 2008 New Holland CR9070 1205 eng. hrs.

Glasgow (B) 2013 Case IH 700 #47197W..................... $148,000Implement (S) 2011 Case IH 550 826 eng. hrs. #UT764.$316,000 (D) 2011 Case IH 9120 704 eng. hrs. #23347W.$242,000 #24090W................................................... $158,000 (F) 2003 John Deere 1820 40-ft. #WUD160.... $59,000 (F) 2011 Case IH 550 596 eng. hrs. #WUT725.$375,000 (D) 2011 Case IH 9120 682 eng. hrs. #23389W.$242,000 (F) 2012 Gleaner S77 452 eng., 328 separator hrs.

(W) 2003 John Deere 1890 #47193W............. $80,000 (S) 2011 Case IH 550 802 eng. hrs. #UT780.$293,000 (F) 2011 Case IH 7120 728 eng.hrs.#WUH650.$232,000 #21101B................................................... $248,000 (F) 2014 John Deere 1890 #47120B............. $279,000 (S) 1987 Versatile 936 7800 eng. hrs. #16108B.$20,000 (S) 2010 Case IH 8120 #UC712..................... $190,000 Self Propelled Sprayers (S) Concord 4010 #UD257.............................. $28,000 (H) 1990 Case IH 9150 8162 eng. hrs. #15508W.$36,000 (G) 2010 Case IH 8120 GUH287................... $190,000 (F) Flexi-Coil 5000 #47118B............................ $36,000 (S) 1996 Case IH 9380 #UT728....................... $70,000 (S) 2011 Case IH 8120 800 eng. hrs. #UC735.$217,000 (G) 2011 Case IH 4420 #WUY407................. $223,000 (D) Amity 6010 #47198W................................. $72,000 (S) 2010 John Deere 9530 1104 eng. hrs. #14104B..... (G) 2012 Case IH 8230 620 engine, 472 separator hrs. (F) 2012 Case IH 4430 #WUY409.................. $250,000 (G) 2009 Ezee-On 48-ft. #WUD148.................. $50,000 ................................................................. $240,000 #GUH266.................................................. $265,000 (F) 2012 Case IH 4430 266 engine hrs. #WUY417....... ................................................................. $250,000 (F) 2011 Amity 50SD #47126B...................... $146,000 (G) 2011 Case IH 550Q 1022 eng. hrs. #GUT196......... (H) 2012 Case IH 9230 539 eng. hrs. #23387W.$272,000 (D) 2009 Case IH ATX700 #47146W.............. $122,300 ................................................................. $310,000 (H) 2012 Case IH 9230 569 eng. hrs. #23388W.$272,000 (H) 2012 Case IH PAT4430 388 engine hrs. #53202W.. ................................................................. $250,000 (M) 2006 Case IH ATX700 60-ft. #A00342..... $106,000 (F) 2008 Case IH STG535 #15113B.............. $206,000 (S) 2001 John Deere 9650 4300 eng. hours. #22100B. CIH Farmall 40, W80137 Equipment Stanley Equipment 2009 John Deere 4830..................................

1492 engine hrs.NEW #53146B. (F) 2008 Case IH ATX700 #47128B................. $90,000 (D) 2011 Case IH 550 750 eng. hrs. #15490W.$256,000 Frontier................................................................... $56,000 (D)(F) Glasgow Implement w/CIH 1010 30’ Hd, WUH320 ............................. $8,000 Combines & Headers Skid Steers (W) CIH Farmall 60, W80170 ................................. NEW ................................................................. $158,000 (S) 2009 Case IH ATX700 #47129B................. $67,000 (H) 2011 Case IH 550 595 eng. hrs. #15502W.$283,000 (F) 2013 Case IH AF7230 612 eng. hrs. #23171B........

Frontier Equipment Stanley Equipment w/CIH 1042 36’ Cpr Hd, WUH323 ................... $22,000 (W) 632 Bobcat, 20018W ........................................ $7,250 (D) CIH Farmall 95, W80193 .................................. NEW (B) 670 Cat w/SP36 HB Dpr Hd, 25002W ............ $190,000 Glasgow Implement 2012 Case IH PAT4430 #53106B............. $250,000 (S) 1996 Morris Maxim #47125B.................... $21,000 (B) 2013 Case IH 600 800 eng. hrs. #15482W.$400,000 ................................................................. $306,000 (B)(F) CIH Farmall 95, W80189 .................................. NEW (W) NH TR95 w/971 NH 25’ Hd, 24114&2114A ..... $7,000 (F) CIH 6088, WUH312 ....................................... $215,000 (H) 642B Bobcat w/Bkt, 20124W ........................... $7,500 2010 Case IH 4420 795 engine hrs. #53108B..

(F)(D)2009 Maxim II 62-ft., 12” spacing. (F) (B)CIH 20137010 Casew/36’ IH 600 hrs. #15483W.$400,000 (F) 2011 Case AF8120 eng. hrs. #23179B......

(D)(D) Grain810 Belteng.

Hdr, WUH297 ..... $310,000 (H) 743 Bobcat w/oIH Bkt, 20101W1333 ............................ $8,500 CIH 95U FWA, W80138 .....................................

NEW.......

(2) NHMorris TR98 w/994 36’ Dpr, 971 PU Hd, ................................................................. $252,000 #47132B..................................................... $90,000 (F) Bobcat w/o Bkt, 20112W ....................... $18,995 (G)CIH 19938010, JohnWUH172 Deere ........................................

8870 6100 eng. hrs.$196,000 #14118B....(B) S130................................................................. $223,000 (D) CIH 105U FWA, W80160 .................................. NEW 24025W or 24026W ....................................................... $101,100 8010, WUH232 ....................................... $280,000 Bobcat, ....................................... $19,000 CIH Puma W80053 ........................

2012 Case125 IH FWA, 4430 #53101B.. ..................NEW $250,000 (D) 3350 #47199W.. ............................... $53,500 (F) CIH ................................................................... $58,000(D) 753 (F) 2012 Case20083W IH AF8230 58 eng. hrs. #23173B..........

(B)(F) (D)Amity NH TR66 w/36’ 960 MacDon Dpr Hd, 23075W ........................................

(H) 753.................................................................

Bobcat, 20085W ....................................... $12,000 w/L750 Ldr, W85038 ......................................

U s eeng. d Ehrs. q u #15519W.$35,500 i p m e$265,000 nt New Equipment &28019W ..............................................

John Deere 4830 #53103B.............NEW $230,000 (S) 20082009W Bourgault 6550 #UD276................... $64,000 $50,000 (D) (D)CIH 19908010, Case IH 9170 9000 $348,000 (S) 2012 (D) CIH 8010, 23076W ........................................ $265,000 (D) Bobcat, 20120W .................................... $23,000 (W)(F)CIH Puma 165 FWA, W80112 ...................... NEW (D) NH TX68, 24016W ...........................................

Combines & Headers SkidS150 Steers 2014 John Deere 4940 300 engine hrs. #53126B.. .

(S) Bourgault 6550 #UD264.. .......................... $65,000 $74,000 (W) (B) CIH 1995 Case IH 9280 #15451W.. . .................. $44,000 (F) 2013 Case IH AF9230 377 eng., 304 separator hrs.

8010, 23087W ....................................... $270,000 (D) S150 Bobcat w/BKT, BkT Bite, 20133W ....... $22,500 w/LX770 Ldr, W85140 .................................. NEW w/36’ MacDon 962 Dpr Hd, 24017W ................ $28,000 ................................................................. $364,000 (F)(W) 2012 Case IH ATX700 #47131B............... $148,000 (W) 2008 John Deere 9330 1768 eng. hrs. #14163W... #23184B................................................... $322,000 (D) CIH Puma 210, W80037 .................................... NEW NH CR960, 24019W .................................... $160,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH342 ....................................... $185,000 (D) S205 Bobcat, no Bkt, 20120W ....................... $23,000 RoGatorLdr, 1274C 2389...................................... engine hrs. #53218W...........

(S) IH PA3430 ...............$137,000 $67,000 (F) CIH ................................................................. $158,000(B) (D) 8120, WUH298 ....................................... $330,000 New Holland CR9070 1328 eng. hrs. (D) w/L770 S2052008 Bobcat w/Bkt, 20146W ........................ $26,500 W85031 NEW (F)2009 NHCase CR960, WUH370 #47130B.. .................................... , ........................................................... $89,900 ...(D) ................................................................. $126,500 Bobcat .w/Bkt, 20142W ......................... $25,000 (S) 2010 IH 800 #UD275.. ..................... $188,000 $140,000 (S) (F)CIH 20012388 John Deere 9400 4833 eng. hrs. #14117B..

S205#24074W.. ................................................ $167,000 (F) CIH Scout Ut Vehicle, WNM126 .................... NEW (D) NHCase CR970, 24021W .....................................

7010, ......................................................... $240,000 Bobcat, WUT322 $19,000 (D)(G) CIH2010 72” Finish W85133 .......................

NEW hrs.

Case Mwr, IH PAT3330 1560 engine (S) John 1835 #UD259....................... $220,000 (S) CIH (D) NH Deere CR 970, 24022W .................................... $180,000 ................................................................. $106,000(F) 863 (F) 1992 Gleaner R62......................................

2985 eng. hrs. #21104B.$33,000 CIH 7010, .................................................. $249,000 (W) 863 Bobcat, 20105W ..................................... $23,000 SCX100 16’ Pvt Tng, WNH526 ............ NEW NH 42’ Dpr Hd,#UD277..

24023W ....................... $47,000 (S) #53139B................................................... $189,000 (S) 2008w/94C Bourgault 5710 ............... $100,000 (D)081994 New Holland 9880 6670 eng. hrs. #16189W..

2008 Case IH 8010 1208 eng. hrs. #23134B........... (F) CIH (S) 07 CIH 8010, .................................................. $249,000 (W) (S) 863 Bobcat, 20136W .................................... $18,000 (F)(F) CIH HDX 182 Agr Hd, WNH553 ................. NEW (F) NH CR 970, WUH324 ................................... $152,000 2011 Case IH PAT4420 629 engine hrs. #53121B.. .

(S) 2008 Bourgault 5710 #UD282................... $78,000 (S) 06................................................................... $51,000(D) S330................................................................. $202,000 , .................................................. $220,000 CIH 8010 Bobcat w/80” Bkt, 20094W ................... $43,000 (W) CIH WD1203 Swthr, W83050 ....................... NEW (W) NH CR9070, 24027W ................................. $270,000 ................................................................. $225,000 (S) 2009 #47110B.................. $94,000 (F) 2014 John Deere 9560R 270 eng. hrs. #14110B.... (S) 2008 Case IH 8010 1592 eng. hrs. #23186B........... (W) CIH RB564 Rnd Blr, AW,TW, W83013 ........ NEW (D) NHBourgault CR 9070,5710 24024W ................................. $260,000 (S) MF 860, UC550 ..................................................... $9,500 (W) LS160 NH Skid 20109W ............................. $19,000 2013RB564 Case IH PAT4430 $280,000 Honeybee SP36 Hds, .............................. $59,500 (S) 5710 40-ft. #47121B.........$249,000 $39,000 (S) 2 ................................................................. $369,000(D) 1825................................................................. $127,000 (W)(F)CIH Case Skid w/Bkt, 20128W .................... $10,000 Rnd Blr, Ele#53107B.............

Twn Nt, W83014 .. NEW (S)2003 NH Bourgault CR9070, 24035W ....................................

8230Challenger PT Swthr, UC558 ......................... w/Bkt 20129W $14,000 2011 Case IH SP PAT4430 $264,000 (W)(S) CIH SPX3330 Spryr,#53109B.............

W85098 ............... NEW (D) 2005w/NH Case94CIH42’ 1200 #46047W.. .................. $42,000 $60,000 (S) (S)CIH 2011 MT765C 1900 $8,500 eng. hrs.(D) 1825B (F) 2009Case CaseSkid IH 8120 1210 eng.................. hrs. #23102B.$243,000 Dpr Hd, 24036W ........................

8120, UC564 ........................................... $299,000 Post Diggers 1845 CaseCase SkidIHw/Bkt, ................... $14,000 WNH585 ................ NEW CIH SPX3330 Spryr, #53110B.............

2012 Case IHSP PAT4430 $311,000 (W) JDCase 9600,IH22004W (H) 2009 1250 ............................................. #46046W..................... $52,000 $76,500 (S) CIH #18105B................................................... $212,000(D) (W) 2009 812020127W 955 eng. hrs. #23409W...........

(F)(F) (S) CIH 2188, UC565 ............................................. $69,500 (F) 420 SSL Case Skid, WUT324 ..................... $23,000 Wld Boom Spryr,hrs.

W85043 JD 9600, 22011W .............................................

2012SRX160 Case IH134’ PAT4430 1100 engine #53130B. (F)(W) Bourgault 5710 #47127B.. ......................... $49,000 $50,000 (S) (W)MacDon 2011 Case IH UC566 Steiger 400 1683$29,500 eng. hrs.(F) Misc ................................................................. $195,000 (W)(F)CIH 973 Hd, ..............................

435 SSL Case Skid, WUT341 ..................... $35,000 Grain Augers & Vacs ................................................................................. NEW (W) JDCase 9650IH w/930R JD Hdr, 22007W,22009W .. $123,500 ................................................................. $253,000 (D) 1980 8500 #47132W..................... $12,000 #15517W................................................... $217,500Lawn &440 (B) 2003 Skid Johnw/Bkt, Deere 9750STS 4554 eng. hrs. (F) CIH Garden Case 20125W ...................... $34,000 8120 Combine, WNC432 ......................... NEW (F) JD STS 9660, WUH346 .................................. $31,000 (S) CIH 2188, UC572 ............................................. $85,000 (D) (F) 2013 Case IH PAT4430 1000 engine hrs. #53140B. (D) 2008w/936D Case JD IHDpr, ATX700 #47177W.. . ........... $108,000 (S) 2013 Case IH STG350 980 eng. hrs. #15148B.. . .....

#22071W.. . .................................................. $66,500 (S) NH 94C Hd, ..................................................... $45,000 (D) 440 C3 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20130W .............. $36,000 (D) CIH 8120 Combine, W82055 .......................... NEW WUH261 ................................. $29,000 42GB Hd, ................................... $65,000 ................................................................. $282,000 Case Skid 20131W (F) 2011w/635F Case JD, IH WUH262 ATX700........................................ #47114B............... $110,000 ................................................................. $241,000(D) 60XT (G) 2011 Case IH w/Bkt, AF7120 946 ................. eng. hrs. $22,000 #23125B........ (W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82076 ......................... NEW $35,000 (S) Honeybee Hd, ................................... $71,000 Trak 1500D Skid, 20088W .............. $17,000 W82078 ......................... NEW Combine, 20128120 Case IH PAT4430 #53143B............. $266,000 (F)(D) 2010 Case FH700 #47107B.. .............. $136,000 (S) (F)Honeybee 2013 Case42GB IH STG600 560 eng. hrs. #15128B.. ......(D) Skat................................................................. $212,000 (W)(F)CIH 9760 JD IH w/36D Dpr Hd w/Fgr Rl, .22015W .... $231,000 963 Hd, ......................... Call for Pricing Magnatrac Skid w/Bkt, Dzr, 20111W $6,000 (W)(F)CIH Combine, W82080 NEW .

1680 CIH, 23022W #47115B.. ......................................... $30,000 (S) MacDon 20138120 Case IH PAT4430 451......................... engine hrs. #53145B..

(F)(W) 2010 Case IH FH700 ............... $112,000 ................................................................. $400,000(D) 4800 (G) 2009 Case IH AF7120 1240 eng. hrs. #23160B.. . ...

2142 35’ Drpr Hd, W82057 ................... NEW Post Diggers (B)2012 1680Case CIH, $29,000 (S) MacDon D60 Hd, .......................................... $61,000 ................................................................. $292,000 (G) IH23057W PH800........................................... #47102B................ $175,000 $180,000 (B) CIH 40GB Hd, ..................................... 59,000 (H) 3pt .................................................................

(B) CIH 2152 35’ Dpr Hd, W82024 ..................... NEW (H) 1680 CIH, 23058W .......................................... $38,000 (S) Hondybee F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52027W ............... $850 Skid Steers Loaders (S) Case IH PH800 60-ft. #47117B................. $160,000 (S) Honeybee 3655, ............................ Call for Pricing (F) 2010 Case IH AF7120 942 eng. hrs. #23166B........

(D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82062 ................... NEW (W) 1688 CIH, 23050W ......................................... $45,000 (W) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52030W .............. $800 (G) 2012 Case IH 23082W 1200 #46102B..................... $45,000 (G) 1978 Bobcat 731 2686 hrs. #20116B........... $9000 ................................................................. $211,000 (D) CIH 2152 Pull Type Sprayers 40’ Drpr Hd, W82065 ................... NEW (W) 1688 CIH, ......................................... $50,000 (S) 3 CIH 1010 Hds, .......................... Call for Pricing (B) McMillin Hyd Post Dgr, 52022W .............. $1,295 (S) NH CR960 , .................................................... $180,000 (H) 2011 Bobcat S130 920 hrs. #20387W....... $23,000 (S) 2011w/1015 CaseCIH IH 1240 $107,000 CIH 2152 40’Holland Drpr Hd, W82050 ................... NEW (G) 2012 Case IH AF7120 2011 New S1070 #53133B.......... $26,000 PU Hd,#UTL214...................

23084W ............................... $7,000 Misc 1200 eng. hrs. #23170B...... (D)(G) GrainS220 Augers &#20177W.......

Vacs 721 hrs. $29,000(H) C1000SR CIH 2152 Drpr Hd, W82074 ................. NEW (W) 1250 #46048W.. ................ $138,000 (B)2013 CIHCase 2188,IH23046W ........................................... $47,500 (D) 2008 Bobcat ................................................................. $200,000 (W)(G) 2009 New45’ Holland SF216 #53141B.......... $36,000 Swath Roller, 520354W ................. $750 w/16HP Briggs, ....... $2,100 (D)2012 CIHCase 2188IHw/30’ CIH#46049W..

1010 Hdr, 23099W & 23100W ........ (W) (H) 7x36 2011 Westfield Bobcat S250 3122 hrs.51034W #20361W..... $31,500 (S) 2010 Case IH AF8120 #23124B............... $204,000 (S) 2010 Case IH SRX160 500 engine hrs. #53123B....

(W) 1250 ................ $159,000 Lawn & Garden w/220v Elec Mtr,#20115B........

51053W ....... $2,500 ........................................................................... $12,000 (D) (S)7x51 2009Westfield Bobcat S300 900 hrs. $47,000 (F) 2011 Case IH AF8120 989 eng. hrs. #23182B........ ................................................................... $30,000 8x41 Westfield, 51016W .................................. $4,500 (D) 425 JD Lawn Tractor w/54” Mwr, 51” Brm, (H) CIH 2188, 23109W .......................................... $40,000 (D) Snow Blowers (W) 2013 Bobcat S850 151 hrs. #20384W.. . .... $58,500 ................................................................. $227,000 (F) 2005 Summers Ultimate #53127B............ $17,000 19015W ................................................................. $6,950 (W) CIH 2188, 23111W ......................................... $85,000 (D) 8x46 Westfield, 51055W .................................. $3,500 (S) 2012 Schulte 960 #56105B........................... $9500 (F)8x52 2010SC Case IH 44551058W 600 hrs. #52120B..........$2,100 $36,000(F) 718K Grasshopper Lawn#23112B..

Tractor,............. $230,000 (F) 2012 Case IH AF8230 (S) 2004 Summers Ultimate #53134B............ $24,000 Brandt, ...............................

(B) CIH 2388, 23018W ........................................... $90,000 (B) (D) SB200......................................... #20377W...................... $3800 (D) MK 8x51 Westfield Swg Agr, 51057W ... $2,500 .............................................................. $5,000 (F)WUM534 2012 Case IH AF8230 651 eng. hrs. #23114B........

(S) 2008 Summers Ultimate #53148B............ $22,500 (B)2010 CIHBobcat 2388, 23047W $100,000 Utility Vehicle Grasshopper Lawn Tractor, (D) Y960Q #56086W................ $4000 (D) MK100x51 Westfield Swg Agr, 51054W $5,000 (D) 721 .................................................................

(F)2000 CIHFarm 2388King w/1015 Hdr, WUH211 .................... $142,000 $250,000 (G) 2013 Case IH PS160 #53147B.................. $35,000 ............................................................... $11,500 (W)30’ 2004 John Deere #59025W.. ................ $2800 (F)19016W Speedking PTO4x2.

Belt Cvyr, 51036W $7,100 (W) CIH 2388YC9620Q w/30’ 1010 Hdr, 23066W &23067W ...............

(S) 2005 Buhler #56100B................... $3500 (D) 2013 Case IH AF8230 454 eng., 322 separator hrs. (F) 2010 Top Air TA1600 #53149B................... $32,000 ........................................................................... $97,400 (W) 1535LP Brandt Cnvyr, 51010W ............. $12,500 (B) ZTR Grizzly Dixon Lawn Mower, #23164B................................................... $314,000 (S) 2001 Summers Ultimate #53105B............ $17,500 LOCATION KEY:(W) On1026 Top Secion 19013W ................................................................. $6,500 REM Grain Vac, 52096A ................. $6,500 (F) CIH 2588, WIH319 ......................................... $195,000

Used Equipment

(B) 670 Cat w/SP36 HB Dpr Hd, 25002W ............ $190,000 (W) NH TR95 w/971 NH 25’ Hd, 24114&2114A ..... $7,000 (D) (2) NH TR98 w/994 36’ Dpr, 971 PU Hd, 24025W or 24026W ....................................................... $101,100 (D) NH TR66 w/36’ 960 MacDon Dpr Hd, 2009W &28019W .............................................. $64,000 (D) NH TX68, 24016W ........................................... $65,000 w/36’ MacDon 962 Dpr Hd, 24017W ................ $28,000 (W) NH CR960, 24019W .................................... $160,000 (F) NH CR960, WUH370 .................................... $137,000 (D) NH CR970, 24021W ..................................... $188,000 (D) NH CR 970, 24022W .................................... $180,000 w/94C NH 42’ Dpr Hd, 24023W ....................... $47,000 (F) NH CR 970, WUH324 ................................... $152,000 (W) NH CR9070, 24027W ................................. $270,000 (D) NH CR 9070, 24024W ................................. $260,000 (S) NH CR9070, 24035W .................................... $249,000 w/NH 94C 42’ Dpr Hd, 24036W ....................... $42,000 (W) JD 9600, 22004W ............................................. $52,000 (W) JD 9600, 22011W ............................................. $49,000 (W) JD 9650 w/930R JD Hdr, 22007W,22009W .. $123,500 (F) JD STS 9660, WUH346 .................................. $31,000 w/936D JD Dpr, WUH261 ................................. $29,000 w/635F JD, WUH262 ........................................ $35,000 (D) 9760 JD w/36D Dpr Hd w/Fgr Rl, 22015W .... $231,000 (W) 1680 CIH, 23022W ......................................... $30,000 (B) 1680 CIH, 23057W ........................................... $29,000 (H) 1680 CIH, 23058W .......................................... $38,000 (W) 1688 CIH, 23050W ......................................... $45,000 (W) 1688 CIH, 23082W ......................................... $50,000 w/1015 CIH PU Hd, 23084W ............................... $7,000 (B) CIH 2188, 23046W ........................................... $47,500 (D) CIH 2188 w/30’ CIH 1010 Hdr, 23099W & 23100W ........ ........................................................................... $12,000 (H) CIH 2188, 23109W .......................................... $40,000 (W) CIH 2188, 23111W ......................................... $85,000 (B) CIH 2388, 23018W ........................................... $90,000 (B) CIH 2388, 23047W ......................................... $100,000 (F) CIH 2388 w/1015 Hdr, WUH211 .................... $142,000 (W) CIH 2388 w/30’ 1010 Hdr, 23066W &23067W ............... ........................................................................... $97,400 (F) CIH 2588, WIH319 ......................................... $195,000

w/CIH 1010 30’ Hd, WUH320 ............................. $8,000 w/CIH 1042 36’ Cpr Hd, WUH323 ................... $22,000 (F) CIH 6088, WUH312 ....................................... $215,000 (F) CIH 7010 w/36’ Grain Belt Hdr, WUH297 ..... $310,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH172 ........................................ $196,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH232 ....................................... $280,000 (D) CIH 8010, 23075W ........................................ $265,000 (D) CIH 8010, 23076W ........................................ $265,000 (W) CIH 8010, 23087W ....................................... $270,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH342 ....................................... $185,000 (F) CIH 8120, WUH298 ....................................... $330,000 (S) CIH 2388, ........................................................... $89,900 (S) CIH 7010, ......................................................... $240,000 (S) 08 CIH 7010, .................................................. $249,000 (S) 07 CIH 8010, .................................................. $249,000 (S) 06 CIH 8010, .................................................. $220,000 (S) MF 860, UC550 ..................................................... $9,500 (S) 2 Honeybee SP36 Hds, .............................. $59,500 (S) CIH 8230 PT Swthr, UC558 ......................... $8,500 (S) CIH 8120, UC564 ........................................... $299,000 (S) CIH 2188, UC565 ............................................. $69,500 (S) MacDon 973 Hd, UC566 .............................. $29,500 (S) CIH 2188, UC572 ............................................. $85,000 (S) NH 94C Hd, ..................................................... $45,000 (S) Honeybee 42GB Hd, ................................... $65,000 (S) Honeybee 42GB Hd, ................................... $71,000 (S) MacDon 963 Hd, ......................... Call for Pricing (S) MacDon D60 Hd, .......................................... $61,000 (S) Hondybee 40GB Hd, ..................................... 59,000 (S) Honeybee 3655, ............................ Call for Pricing (S) 3 CIH 1010 Hds, .......................... Call for Pricing (S) NH CR960, .................................................... $180,000

(W) 7x36 Westfield w/16HP Briggs, 51034W ....... $2,100 (D) 7x51 Westfield w/220v Elec Mtr, 51053W ....... $2,500 (D) 8x41 Westfield, 51016W .................................. $4,500 (D) 8x46 Westfield, 51055W .................................. $3,500 (B) 8x52 SC Brandt, 51058W ............................... $2,100 (D) MK 8x51 Westfield Swg Agr, 51057W ... $2,500 (D) MK100x51 Westfield Swg Agr, 51054W $5,000 (D) 30’ Speedking PTO Belt Cvyr, 51036W $7,100 (W) 1535LP Brandt Cnvyr, 51010W ............. $12,500 (W) 1026 REM Grain Vac, 52096A ................. $6,500

New Equipment

(W) 632 Bobcat, 20018W ........................................ $7,250 (H) 642B Bobcat w/Bkt, 20124W ........................... $7,500 (H) 743 Bobcat w/o Bkt, 20101W ............................ $8,500 (B) S130 Bobcat w/o Bkt, 20112W ....................... $18,995 (D) 753 Bobcat, 20083W ....................................... $19,000 (H) 753 Bobcat, 20085W ....................................... $12,000 (D) S150 Bobcat, 20120W .................................... $23,000 (D) S150 Bobcat w/BKT, BkT Bite, 20133W ....... $22,500 (D) S205 Bobcat, no Bkt, 20120W ....................... $23,000 (B) S205 Bobcat w/Bkt, 20146W ........................ $26,500 (D) S205 Bobcat w/Bkt, 20142W ......................... $25,000 (F) 863 Bobcat, WUT322 ...................................... $19,000 (W) 863 Bobcat, 20105W ..................................... $23,000 (W) 863 Bobcat, 20136W .................................... $18,000 (D) S330 Bobcat w/80” Bkt, 20094W ................... $43,000 (W) LS160 NH Skid 20109W ............................. $19,000 (D) 1825 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20128W .................... $10,000 (D) 1825B Case Skid w/Bkt 20129W ................. $14,000 (D) 1845 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20127W ................... $14,000 (F) 420 SSL Case Skid, WUT324 ..................... $23,000 (F) 435 SSL Case Skid, WUT341 ..................... $35,000 (D) 440 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20125W ...................... $34,000 (D) 440 C3 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20130W .............. $36,000 (D) 60XT Case Skid w/Bkt, 20131W ................. $22,000 (D) Skat Trak 1500D Skid, 20088W .............. $17,000 (D) 4800 Magnatrac Skid w/Bkt, Dzr, 20111W $6,000 (H) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52027W ............... $850 (W) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52030W .............. $800 (B) McMillin Hyd Post Dgr, 52022W .............. $1,295 (H) C1000SR Swath Roller, 520354W ................. $750 (D) 425 JD Lawn Tractor w/54” Mwr, 51” Brm, 19015W .................................................................

$6,950

WUM534 ..............................................................

$5,000

(F) 718K Grasshopper Lawn Tractor, (D) 721 Grasshopper Lawn Tractor,

19016W ............................................................... $11,500

(B) ZTR Grizzly Dixon Lawn Mower,

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$6,500

(D) CIH Farmall 40, W80137 .................................. NEW (W) CIH Farmall 60, W80170 ................................. NEW (D) CIH Farmall 95, W80193 .................................. NEW (B) CIH Farmall 95, W80189 .................................. NEW (D) CIH 95U FWA, W80138 ..................................... NEW (D) CIH 105U FWA, W80160 .................................. NEW (B) CIH Puma 125 FWA, W80053 ........................ NEW w/L750 Ldr, W85038 ...................................... NEW (W) CIH Puma 165 FWA, W80112 ...................... NEW w/LX770 Ldr, W85140 .................................. NEW (D) CIH Puma 210, W80037 .................................... NEW w/L770 Ldr, W85031 ...................................... NEW (F) CIH Scout Ut Vehicle, WNM126 .................... NEW (D) CIH 72” Finish Mwr, W85133 ....................... NEW (F) CIH SCX100 16’ Pvt Tng, WNH526 ............ NEW (F) CIH HDX 182 Agr Hd, WNH553 ................. NEW (W) CIH WD1203 Swthr, W83050 ....................... NEW (W) CIH RB564 Rnd Blr, AW,TW, W83013 ........ NEW (W) CIH RB564 Rnd Blr, Ele Twn Nt, W83014 .. NEW (W) CIH SPX3330 SP Spryr, W85098 ............... NEW (F) CIH SPX3330 SP Spryr, WNH585 ................ NEW (W) CIH SRX160 134’ Wld Boom Spryr, W85043 ................................................................................. NEW (F) CIH 8120 Combine, WNC432 ......................... NEW (D) CIH 8120 Combine, W82055 .......................... NEW (W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82076 ......................... NEW (W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82078 ......................... NEW (W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82080 ......................... NEW (B) CIH 2142 35’ Drpr Hd, W82057 ................... NEW (B) CIH 2152 35’ Dpr Hd, W82024 ..................... NEW (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82062 ................... NEW (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82065 ................... NEW (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82050 ................... NEW (W) CIH 2152 45’ Drpr Hd, W82074 ................. NEW

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Spring wheat variety performance summary in Montana CONTINUED FROM PAGE C36

JEDD – Jedd was developed by WestBred, LLC from the cross ‘4*Hank/ SWP965-001/Teal11A’ and released in 2008. Jedd contains two patented genes (L1B S653N and L1D S653N) that confer tolerance to the BASF grass herbicide “Beyond” (imazimox). Jedd is semidwarf with good lodging resistance and is medium in heading and maturity. Jedd yields well and has good test weight.

Jedd is moderately susceptible to races of stripe rust in western Montana and has good tolerance to Hessian fly biotypes in Washington, but the reaction is unknown for Montana biotypes. Jedd has average grain protein and acceptable milling and baking quality. This variety is protected under the Plant Variety Protection Act and can only be sold or advertised by variety name as a class of certified seed.

KELBY – Kelby was developed by AgriPro and released to AgriPro Associates in 2006. Kelby was derived from the cross ‘N97-00117/3/n92-0098//Sumai 3/Dalen’.

It is a hollow stemmed, semidwarf, hard red spring wheat. Kelby is an early heading spring wheat and maintains a good test weight across locations. Kelby has the Asian background (Sumai 3) for fusarium head blight resistance giving it an intermediate scab tolerance. It is resistant to stem and

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

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

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

McNeal is moderately susceptible to leaf rust and stripe rust. It is susceptible to Russian wheat aphid and the wheat stem sawfly.

Under some climatic conditions one white chaffed plant per 2,000 plants may appear in the field. McNeal’s milling and baking qualities are acceptable by industry.

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Principles of protein supplementation

By Greg Lardy, North Dakota State University Extension If you are planning on utilizing dormant or other low quality forages in your winter feeding programs, protein supplementation will generally be required to maintain beef cow productivity, ensure a healthy calf at calving, and ensure the cows return to estrous quickly following calving.

Low quality forages are typically low in protein, vitamin A, and minerals such as phosphorus. Factors such as cow condition, cow nutrient requirements, previous forage and pasture management, and weather, will determine when and if protein supplementation will be required. A wide variety of products are available for use as protein supplements. Alfalfa hay, oilseed meals, grain processing coproducts such as dried distillers grains, and a myriad of commercial products can all be used for supplements. The choice depends on cost, availability, pasture accessibility, and other factors.

Extension personnel and feed company nutritionists have access to diet quality data for your area and can assist you in determining when to start supplementation programs.

Knowledge of nutrient content of the basal forages, intake, and cow requirements can help you fine tune protein supplementation programs and improve overall returns by focusing on timely supplementation with the right products.

The purpose of protein supplements is to first provide a nutrient source for the rumen microorganisms, and second to provide nutrients for the cow. The rumen bacteria need rumen degradable protein in order to efficiently ferment the fiber in dormant forages and provide the cow with energy, protein, and other nutrients. Most oilseed meals and grain processing coproducts contain relatively high proportions of rumen degradable protein. In the case of distillers dried grains, about 60% of the crude protein is rumen undegradable or escape protein. However, research indicates that it still works well as a protein supplement for low quality forages because the cow is able to recycle nitrogen to the rumen in the form of urea.

A common question that comes up during discussions on protein supplementation is “Can urea be included in a protein supplement?” The answer is yes. I typically recommend that no more than 40% of the crude protein equivalents in the supplement be from urea if you are going to use it for supplementing cows on a forage diet. For example, if you buy a 30% crude protein supplement, no more than 12 of those crude protein units should come from urea (30% CP X 40% urea = 12 CP units from urea). The logic behind this is that some species of ruminal bacteria can utilize urea as a sole source of protein. However, many require preformed amino acids and/or peptides from natural protein sources in order to thrive. Those that require amino acids or peptides also tend to be species that are very important in fermenting fiber. Consequently, you generally see improved responses with some natural protein as part of your supplemental protein package.

Research data from across the country indicate that protein supplements don’t need to be fed daily. In fact, several studies indicate they can be offered as infrequently as once weekly with similar performance to supplements offered daily. The reason this is possible is that God has graced the cow with the ability to recycle this protein (actually she recycles the urea) to the rumen. This results in fuel and labor savings in situations where supplementation is needed but daily visits are not required. In addition, many commercial self-fed products (cooked molasses blocks, self-fed liquids, salt limited supplements, and others) are available which can be used to cut down on supplement delivery costs. These self-fed products are particularly useful in situations where pastures are a long distance from the ranch or farm headquarters and daily supplementation with conventional supplements may be cost prohibitive. In addition, these self-fed products can be used to improve pasture utilization and draw cattle into areas where terrain or other limitations might otherwise reduce utilization.

In summary, protein supplements may be needed on many of the pastures your cows are grazing this fall and winter.

Consult your local Extension personnel or nutritionist for more information in helping you make an informed and cost effective protein supplementation decision. ##### You don’t stop laughing because you grow old..

You grow old because you stop laughing! ##### If there’s one thing to remember as you get old, that can sometimes be one thing too many.

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TILLAGE

John Deere 3710 7 bottom on land plow. #C018421.........................................$16,900 (R) John Deere 930 3-pt. 15-ft. roller harrow. #C014205 .............................................................$2500 (M)

John Deere 7810 PowerShift, 6100 hours, extra nice. #C021777.................................$54,500 (M) John Deere 7800 MFWD, 740 loader, grapple. #C021555.........................................$56,500 (R) John Deere 7800 MFWD, no loader. #C021245....... ..........................................................$35,000 (R) John Deere 7700 MFWD. #C018144.....$57,500 (K) John Deere 7700 MFWD, 740 loader. #C020112..... ..........................................................$49,500 (R)

John Deere 7510 MFWD, 740SL loader, LH reverser. #C019487...........................$68,500 (R) John Deere 7420 MFWD, 741SL loader. #C020839. ..........................................................$89,500 (R) John Deere 7410 MFWD, 740SL loader, reverser transmission. #C021104...................$62,500 (R) John Deere 7410 MFWD, LH reverser. #C015981... ..........................................................$54,500 (M) John Deere 7400 MFWD, JD 740 loader. #C018140.........................................$49,900 (K) John Deere 7320 2WD, loader hydraulics, no loader. #C021720.........................................$54,000 (M) John Deere 7220 MFWD, JD 741 loader. #C018180 ........................$79,500...$74,500 (M) John Deere 7220 2WD, loader hydraulics, no loader. #C022036.........................................$55,000 (M)

John Deere 7600 2WD, 740 loader. Nice. #C021554.........................................$54,900 (R)

John Deere 7210, 4570 hours, extra nice. #C021871.........................................$47,500 (K)

John Deere 7530 MFWD, John Deere 741SL loader, 2100 hours. #C021898...................$125,000 (M) John Deere 7520 MFWD, John Deere 741 loader. #C021721.........................................$87,900 (R)

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Warranty #C018731..........................$99,500 (M) John Deere 4840, no 3-pt. #C021878...$28,000 (R) John Deere 4650 MFWD, duals. #C019361............. ..........................................................$52,500 (R) John Deere 4640 FWA, duals. #C019837................ ..........................................................$27,500 (R) John Deere 4640 2WD, 156 hp, duals. #C018527.... ..........................................................$21,500 (R) John Deere 4450 2WD, no loader. #C022074.......... ..........................................................$32,500 (M) John Deere 4450, PowerShift. #C021877................. ..........................................................$32,500 (R) John Deere 4430, 158 loader, no 3-pt. #C014705.... ..........................................................$16,500 (K) John Deere 4040 2WD, cab. #C021494................... ..........................................................$24,000 (M) John Deere 4010D, no 3-pt. #C013039....$5900 (K) International 1066, cab, no 3-pt., $14,000 in repairs. #C009802............................................$8900 (K) International 856 2WD, cab, no 3-pt. #C021625...... .............................................................$5900 (R)

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John Deere 6115D MFWD, cab, joystick. Will be equipped with H310 loader. #C016095................ ..........................................................$69,500 (M) John Deere 6430 Premium, 24 speed, loader. #C022021..........................................$83,000 (R) John Deere 6430 Premium, loader. #C022011........ .......................................................... $79,500 (M) John Deere 6430 (2011) MFWD, 673SL loader. #C021134......................................... $79,500 (M) John Deere 6420 MFWD, 640SL loader. #C019486.. ...........................................................$59,500 (R) John Deere 6420 2WD, cab, 640 loader. #C018900. .......................................................... $52,500 (M) John Deer 6410 MFWD, John Deere 640 loader. #C021905.........................................$42,500 (K) John Deere 6300 2WD, no cab. #C020763.............. ..........................................................$17,500 (M) John Deere 5525 MFWD, no cab, loader. #C020396 ...........................................................$42,500 (K) John Deere 5410 MFWD, ROPS, loader. #C020590 ..........................................................$29,500 (M) John Deere 5410 2WD, ROPS, loader. #C020591... ..........................................................$24,500 (M) John Deere 5410 MFWD, no cab, 540 loader. #C018746.........................................$24,900 (M) John Deere 5310 MFWD, cab, loader. #C021374.... ..........................................................$27,500 (K) John Deere 5310 MFWD, box scraper. #C021851... ..........................................................$26,500 (K) John Deere 5310 MFWD, loader. #C021753............ ..........................................................$23,900 (K) John Deere 5210 MFWD, ROPS, loader. #C020589 ..........................................................$26,900 (M)

John Deere 5100E MFWD, no cab, loader. #C020305.........................................$49,500 (M) John Deere 5083E, loader. #C022015..$39,500 (K) John Deere 5075E MFWD, cab, no loader. #C020306.........................................$39,000 (M) John Deere 5065M MFWD, cab, H260 loader, grapple. #C018179...........................$64,000 (M) John Deere 5065E MFWD, ROPS, loader. #C020592.........................................$31,900 (M) John Deere 5065E MFWD, no cab. #C018942......... ..........................................................$29,500 (M) John Deere 2940 2WD, 148 loader. #C018034........ ..........................................................$19,500 (M) John Deere 2940 2WD, loader, grapple. #C020496. ..........................................................$16,500 (R) John Deere 2940 MFWD, no cab, JD 260 loader. #C019493.........................................$14,500 (R) John Deere 2640 2WD, no loader. #C021493.......... .............................................................$8500 (M) John Deere 2020 2WD, gas, loader. #C019689....... .............................................................$8500 (M) John Deere 2010 2WD, loader. #C018528............... .............................................................$6500 (M) John Deere B, single front tire. #C008716............... .............................................................$1300 (K) Ford 9030, loader, grapple, sickle head. #C020497.. ..........................................................$24,500 (M) Ford 7600, Ezee-On loader. #C021949....$8950 (R) Allis Chalmers 7010 2WD, loader, grapple. #C022099............................................$7500 (R)

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International 415 28-ft. roller harrow. #C019237...... ..........................................................$12,500 (M) Pepin 20-ft. spike tooth harrow. #C020132$5000 (K) John Deere 331 22-ft. tandem disk. #C021837........ ..........................................................$12,500 (R) John Deere 330 29-ft. tandem disk. #C017726........ ..........................................................$10,500 (M) John Deere 310 12-ft. tandem disk. #C018105........ .............................................................$5900 (M) John Deere 235 29-ft. tandem disk. #C021893........ ..........................................................$11,500 (M) John Deere 235 26-ft. tandem disk. #C021839........ .............................................................$9800 (M) John Deere 230 24-ft. tandem disk. #C017723........ .............................................................$7900 (R) John Deere 230 21-ft. tandem disk. #C021894........ .............................................................$8900 (M) John Deere 230 21-ft. tandem disk. #C021840........ .............................................................$7900 (M) John Deere 230 12-ft. heavy duty tandem disk. #C020022............................................$5500 (M) International 490 24-ft. tandem disk. #C017204...... .............................................................$8900 (R) International 470 22-ft. tandem disk. #C021785...... .............................................................$3500 (M) John Deere 220 22-ft. disk. #C010016.....$2950 (R) John Deere BWF 18-ft. disk. #C011298...$3950 (K) Krause 28-ft. tandem disk. #C017474.......$7900 (K) GN 3-pt. 6-ft. tandem disk. #C020556..........$700 (M) Ezee-On 13-ft. offset disk. #C022101........$5250 (R) Krause 27-ft. field cultivator. #C017615....$3500 (K) International 770 pull plow. #C013732.....$2950 (K) International 550 plow. #C020610..............$900 (K) Ford 3-pt. 10-ft. cultivator. #C012449........$1250 (M) John Deere 1600 12-ft. chisel plow. #C017004........ .............................................................$5900 (M) Minneapolis Moline CP210 14-ft. chisel plow. #C015638............................................$1750 (M) John Deere 3100 plow. #C003977..............$950 (K) Rite-Way 34-ft. coil packer. #C019091...$11,500 (R)

AerWay 12-ft. aerator. #C007244..............$9000 (K) AerWay 12-ft. field aerator. #C020507......$7900 (K) John Deere 714 mulch-tiller, 7 shanks. #C021838... .............................................................$6500 (K) John Deere 3600 5 bottom pull plow. #C018089...... .............................................................$5900 (R)

John Deere 965 6 bottom switch plow. #C017718... .............................................................$6950 (R) International 550 5 bottom plow. #C020610$900 (K) International 4 bottom spinner plow. #C018427....... .............................................................$3950 (R) Frontier 3-pt. 2 bottom plow. #C009371......$950 (K) Melroe 5 bottom pull plow. #50020382........$900 (K) GN 3-pt. 2 bottom plow. #C020555..............$250 (M)

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1991 Case IH 7140 FWA, 190 hp, powershift, 4300 hours.

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Mike Briggs, the working ranch manager at Boone and Crockett Ranch, mentioned in a fire side chat that the two valleys, one containing the Rasmunson Lodge, the other the shooting range for the Women’s Hunter Education Program, are the most traveled grizzly bear corridor in the lower forty eight states. Photo by Mike Sherrard and Reid Stuart.

December farm prices received

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The December Prices Received Index (Agricultural Production), at 100, based on 2011=100, decreased 1 point (1.0 percent) from November. At 82, the December Crop Production Index is up 1 point (1.2 percent). At 127, the Livestock Production Index decreased 7 points (5.2 percent). Producers received lower prices for milk, broilers, lettuce, and cattle.

Higher prices were received for corn, eggs, soybeans, and grain sorghum. In addition to prices, the indexes are impacted by the fiveyear average monthly mix of commodities producers market. Increased monthly movement of wheat, broilers, oranges, and milk offset the decreased marketing of corn, calves, grapes, and soybeans.

The Prices Received Index is unchanged from December 2013. The Food Commodities Index, at 114, decreased 6 points (5.0 percent) from the previous month but increased 5 points (4.6 percent) from December 2013.

December Prices Paid Index Unchanged The December Index of Prices Paid for Commodities and Services, Interest, Taxes, and Farm Wage Rates (PPITW), at 111 percent (2011=100), is unchanged from November but is 5 points (4.7 percent) above December 2013. Lower prices in December for feeder cattle, LP gas, diesel, and gasoline offset higher prices for complete feeds, feed grains, feeder pigs, and supplements.

Trader’s Dispatch, February 2015 — Page C43

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RANCH HELP WANTED Bear Paw Mountain Ranch is hiring experienced:

• Calving help (March - May)

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You provide recent ranch work history and references We provide competitive salary, housing, benefits Phone (406) 395-4466 or email abflorance@gmail.com

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE John Deere 4640 tractor, 150 hp, front wheel assist........$18,000 International 4366 tractor, 4x4, 180 hp, 6 cylinder DT466, transmission problems.....................................................$3500 White 2-110 tractor, 110 hp, 2WD, 7500 hours...............$10,000 International 656 Hydro diesel tractor, 7300 hours, Farmhand 348 loader bucket and spear............................................$7500 International 1460 combine, straight cut and pickup headers...... .........................................................................................$5000 1975 Ford F250 flatbed, rebuilt 390ci 4x4, manual transmission..................................................................................$1500 1974 International 4300 dump truck, 12 yard box, 350 Cummins, current DOT........................................................$12,000 1985 Kenworth W900 tractor with sleeper, 425 CAT, Fuller 13 speed................................................................................$9000 1993 White-Volvo tractor, day cab, single axle, 350 Cummins, Fuller 10 speed................................................................$5000 1955 Chevrolet truck, 16-ft. grain box & hoist, runs great.$2000 1994 Titan 16-ft. 5th wheel stock trailer.............................$3500

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U.S. WW seeded area reflects supply, prices

By Casey Chumrau, USW Market Analyst

USDA released a trio of reports showing how farmers reacted to weather conditions, relatively high U.S. wheat supplies and relatively low farm gate prices last fall when they seeded winter wheat. Planted area for hard red winter (HRW) and soft red winter (SRW) is down while soft white (SW) winter seedings increased following a shorter Pacific Northwest crop in 2013/14.

USDA’s quarterly Grain Stocks report revealed lower than expected 2014/15 U.S. consumption, which appeared as increased U.S. carry-out stocks in USDA’s monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report (WASDE). Next, the agency’s annual Winter Wheat Seedings report showed winter plantings for the 2015/16 U.S. harvest fell 5 percent from the previous year to 40.5 million acres (16.4 million hectares), including relative declines for two of the three winter wheat classes.

The Grain Stocks report showed 41.5 million metric tons (MMT) of wheat was in U.S. storage bins as of Dec. 1, 2014, up 3 percent from the prior year. Following a recent trend, increased on-farm storage indicates that farmers who have the option are holding their wheat for higher prices. On-

farm stocks of 12.9 MMT are up 28 percent from a year ago. The report also revealed lower domestic disappearance than analysts had expected for September to November.

The WASDE report reflected the lower domestic consumption by reducing total projected 2014/15 wheat use by 89,000 metric tons to 32.2 MMT. As a result, the U.S. carry-out stocks estimate increased by the same margin to 18.7 MMT. If realized, carry-out stocks would be 16 percent greater than 2013/14 but still below the five-year average of 21.2 MMT. The Winter Wheat Seedings report is the first official glimpse at the 2015/16 U.S. wheat crop potential. Estimated acreage was lower than last year and below analyst expectations. At an estimated 29.5 million acres, HRW seedings would be 3 percent lower than last year but slightly more than the five-year average of 29.3 million acres. USDA reports wheat acres dropped significantly in five of the top seven HRW producing states. Seedings in Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Oklahoma and Texas collectively fell 950,000 acres, a 4 percent drop from 2014/15. A combined increase year over year in Nebraska and South Dakota helped offset the decline. According to USDA estimates, HRW acres accounted for 73 percent of total winter wheat acres planted for the 2015/16 crop.

Unfavorable conditions at planting time may have contributed to the drop in Kansas and other states. Kansas Wheat CEO Justin Gilpin told the Associated Press that cold weather and dry soils in the late fall kept some farmers from planting more wheat.

SRW wheat seeded area decreased an estimated 12 percent to 7.50 million acres with acreage dropping in nearly every SRW state. If realized, it would be 6 percent below the five-year average and the fewest SRW acres planted since 2010/11. USDA estimates seedings in Illinois and Missouri fell a combined 26 percent, down 420,000 acres from last year.

Following a drought that cut SW yields in the Pacific Northwest states of Washington and Oregon, farmers there seeded 3 percent more acres of SW winter wheat compared to 2013/14. In Washington, the top white wheat producing state, acreage increased an estimated 100,000 acres to 1.8 million. In Oregon, a 30,000acre increase offset a decrease in Idaho of the same number.

USDA estimates total white winter wheat seeded area at nearly 3.48 million acres, up 2 percent from last year.

Regarding global wheat trade, USDA estimates that exportable supplies from Russia will decline by 2 MMT for 2014/15 (through May 2015) as a result of the government’s decision to impose export duties effective Feb. 1, 2015 (see article below). USDA’s January forecast for 2014/15 U.S. wheat exports was unchanged at 25.2 MMT.

U.S. corn exports to China

By Kim Dillivan, SDSU Extension Crops Business Management Field Specialist On December 22, the agribusiness company Syngenta announced that Chinese regulatory authorities issued a safety certificate for the Agrisure Viptera trait (MIR 162).

This biotech trait is used in various corn hybrids to control several above-ground insect pests. Issuance of the safety certificate formally grants import approval for corn and corn by-products containing MIR 162 into China. The announcement marks the potential end of a year-long disruption of U.S. corn shipments to China. China’s approval of Syngenta’s MIR 162 biotech trait and the reestablishment of that country as a U.S. corn buyer is good news for U.S. producers.

U.S. Corn Exports to China Since late 2013, China has routinely rejected U.S. shipments of corn allegedly containing traces of MIR 162. According to reports, MIR 162 was first detected by Chinese officials in corn shipments from the U.S. in November 2013.

Corn containing MIR 162 has been approved for production in the U.S., Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Canada. Corn containing the trait has also been approved into major corn import markets, such as the EU, Japan, South Korea, and Mexico. Syngenta first submitted MIR 162 for Chinese approval in 2010 but for unknown reasons that request was not granted until late 2014. As a result, China began rejecting shipments of U.S. corn in December 2013 and by January 2014 U.S. corn exports to that country had essentially ended (Figure 1).

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Figure 1. Monthly U.S. Corn Exports to China. Source: U.S. Grains Council

China’s Demand for Corn Chinese consumers in the past have obtained a large portion of their dietary carbohydrates from vegetable sources such as cereals, beans, and tubers. Prior to 1980 sources of protein in the average Chinese diet consisted mainly of fish, shellfish, and some pork. However, increased urbanization, a higher average income, and an improved standard of living have led to a significant increase in China’s per capita meat consumption (especially poultry and pork). This increase in the demand for livestock products has also resulted in a greater demand for cereal grains to be used as feedstuffs.

Before 2008, China was not a major importer of U.S. corn (Figure 2). During this period China imported very little corn and was actually a net exporter of this grain. This was partly a result of Chinese livestock producers satisfying some of the demand for livestock feedstuffs with crop residues, forages, and other non-grain feeds. Chinese producers also grew corn for economic reasons. Compared to other crops, such as soybeans, corn was a higher yielding and more profitable crop.

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Figure 2. Annual U.S. Corn Exports to China (Marketing Year). Source: U.S Grains Council

Outlook for U.S. Corn Exports to China China’s corn consumption since 2005 has equaled or been slightly less than their domestic production. A recent shift in the Chinese livestock sector however, – more specialization and a substitution of commercial feeds for forages and crop residues – has increased the demand for cereal grains as livestock feed. Other factors that will continue to influence China’s demand for corn include its population growth and an increase in per capita meat consumption. Additionally, China recently announced a renewed commitment to securing food security for its population of 1.355 billion. This strategy includes a willingness to increase the importation of cereal grains to be fed to livestock and less emphasis on domestic corn self-sufficiency.

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2002 International 8100 ISM Cummins, 9 speed, A/C, new 8-ft. x 22-ft. x 69” Unibody box and hoist with grain/beet combo gate... .........................................$42,500

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1995 Freightliner FLD120 Series 60 Detroit, 9 speed, long wheelbase, tandem, day cab, tires are at 80%..............................$13,900

2007 International 8600 ISM Cummins 330 hp, 6 speed Allison automatic, A/C, new 8.5-ft.x20-ft. x69” Unibody box and hoist with grain/beet combo endgate............. .........................................$62,500

Trucks For Sale 1995 Freightliner FL112 M11 Cummins, 10 speed, steerable pusher, PTO. Mounted with 20ft. unibody grain box with 3 piece grain gate and beet/silage endgate, roll tarp.....................$38,900

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By NDSU Extension Service The North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service has updated the Crop Compare program, which is a spreadsheet designed to compare cropping alternatives and provides a tool for producers to check the changing scenarios until final planting decisions are made this spring.

The program uses the direct costs and yields from the 2015 projected crop budgets for nine regions of North Dakota, but producers are encouraged to enter the expected yields and input costs for their farm.

The user designates a reference crop and enters its expected market price. Depending on the region, a broad selection of nine to 18 crops are compared. The program provides the prices for competing crops that would be necessary to provide the same return over variable costs as the reference crop.

“Producers can compare these ‘break-even’ prices to expected market prices to see which crop is most likely to compete with the reference crop,” says Andy Swenson, NDSU Extension Service farm management specialist.

“Grain prices can move quickly. The program provides a tool for producers to check the changing scenarios until final planting decisions are made this spring.”

It should be noted that an underlying assumption is that fixed costs, such as machinery ownership, land, and the owner’s labor and management, do not vary among crop choices and, therefore, do not need to be included in the analysis.

“In practice, there may be differences in fixed costs that should be considered,” Swenson says. “For example, there may be additional labor, management and risk associated with a competing crop. If all the labor and management is provided by the owner-operator, it would be considered a fixed cost and could be excluded. However, the producer should add some cost if he or she would only want to produce the crop when an adequate reward would be received for the extra time and management required relative to the reference crop.”

A similar rationale could be used if a competing crop is considered higher risk. The Crop Compare program is available on the Web at http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/farmmanagement/tools.

Also, the complete 2015 crop budgets are available at http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/farmmanagement/crop-budgetarchive.

U.S. corn exports to China CONTINUED FROM PAGE C45

Figure 2 shows the effect of China’s renewed commitment to import U.S. corn. In the marketing year 2011/12 China imported more than 5 MMT of corn from the U.S. Figure 2 also shows U.S. corn exports to China slowing in the past two marketing years. A relatively high U.S. corn price likely affected Chinese imports in the marketing year 2012/13.

Imports of only 4 MMT in 2013/14 reflects China’s refusal to import U.S. corn for most of 2014 because of MIR 162.

Now that U.S. corn prices have declined and MIR 162 has been approved, China can again import U.S. corn to meet their needs.

Although historically a net exporter of corn, China’s domestic consumption of corn is projected to overtake the country’s production of this grain as early as 2016. According to a recent outlook report, USDA anticipates the gap between China’s corn consumption and production to continue to widen each year. With China’s increased demand for livestock products driving corn utilization, a modest increase in yields and fixed acreage suitable for cultivation limits that country’s domestic corn production. In summary, USDA projects that China will need to begin importing significant amounts of corn as early as 2016 and ultimately close to 22 MMT by 2023/24. This corn deficit will likely be filled by the U.S. and a few other corn exporting countries.

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By Dallas Duncan-Meteer, University of Illinois Extension Ensuring adequate colostrum intake is one of the single most important factors in producing healthy, profitable cattle. Calves are born essentially without antibodies to organisms that cause disease. Calves must rely on the dam to provide them with colostrum containing immunoglobulins. Immunoglobulins are necessary for the immune system to respond to pathogens and fight disease. Colostrum is high in energy, fat, vitamins A and D, white blood cells, and growth factors. Many veterinarians refer to colostrum as the elixir of life.

Not only is it crucial for a calf to receive colostrum, but the timing in which they receive the colostrum as well as the quality and the quantity they consume is important.

Beef calves should suck within the first 2 hours of birth. It is absolutely crucial that the calf consumes at least 2 quarts of colostrum within the first 6 hours of life and an additional 2 quarts by 12 hours of birth.

The reasoning for this is that the bovine gut no longer absorbs adequate colostral antibodies after about 12 hours of life.

Large and lethargic calves can make meeting this timeline challenging without intervention. Calves that do not get up and suck on their own need to be tube fed colostrum within 2-4 hours of life. Calves under 75 pounds needs 2-3 quarts and calves over 75 pounds need 3-4 quarts.

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BCS prior to calving is a good indicator of colostrum quality. Heifers should score a BCS of 6.5 to 7 and cows a BCS of 5.5-6.

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If a cow has inadequate quality or quantity of colostrum, one of the first things a producer can do is to administer 1 mL of oxytocin to enhance the “let down” of additional colostrum. If this does not work then a producer is left with 2 options, use frozen colostrum or purchase dry, powdered colostrum.

Freezing colostrum to have on hand is a useful practice if performed appropriately.

Only take colostrum from cows and heifers that lost their calf for non-infectious reasons or take less than 500mL from multiple healthy cows at time of calving. Do not take more than 500 mL as it would be counterproductive to rob one calf to feed another. The colostrum should be frozen in plastic bags to be thawed easily.

Thawing of colostrum must be done in a manner that does not compromise the antibodies. The best way to thaw colostrum is by using warm water at a temperature of 102 degrees F. Overheating kills the antibodies so never boil to warm up. Microwaves are hard to predict and hard to measure the temperature the colostrum is being heated to. Thus, avoid microwaves as they make it easy to accidentally overheat the colostrum. Once you have killed the antibodies there is no way to go back. I find the best way is placing the plastic bag of colostrum in a warm water bath and letting it thaw.

If you believe your calves are receiving adequate quantities of colostrum but you are still fighting significant disease then you might consider testing your calves for passive transfer. Testing numerous calves to assess their immunoglobulin levels can be useful in determining how to fix calf herd health issues.

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MOTT - Developed by North Dakota State University and released by the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station in 2009. Mott was released primarily for its resistance to the wheat stem sawfly and adaptation to the western region of North Dakota. It is a medium-tall, awned wheat that matures approximately 2 days later than Reeder and Choteau.

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By Sandra Avant, Agricultural Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have unearthed a natural material that helps prevent a deadly fish disease.

Kaolin, a type of clay found globally, significantly improved the survival of channel catfish with columnaris disease in a recent study conducted by fish physiologist Benjamin Beck, located at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Harry K. Dupree Stuttgart National Aquaculture Research Center in Stuttgart, Arkansas. ARS is USDA’s principal intramural scientific research agency, and this research supports the USDA priority of promoting international food security.

The soft white clay has been used for years in cosmetics, medicine and papermaking. It is also used in manufacturing china, porcelain and other products.

Beck and his ARS colleagues evaluated kaolin as an alternative to antibiotics sometimes used to treat disease in fish.

Columnaris affects many commercially grown finfish species worldwide, but few treatments are available to prevent the disease caused by the bacterial pathogen Flavobacterium columnare. The disease affects the gills, skin and fins of fish, and often leads to death.

Experiments involved adding different sizes of clay particles to tanks of water that contained young catfish and then adding the disease-causing pathogen. Some tanks received no clay treatment.

Fish in tanks treated with kaolin had a 96 percent survival rate compared to untreated fish, which had a 79 percent survival rate. Treated fish had no lesions on their gills compared to untreated fish.

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1980 Cat 920 loader............................................................... $22,500 Rough terrain 7000-8000 lb. forklifts.........................$7000 to $9000 Alitec PH60 asphalt grinder for skid steer................................ $7500 Ditch Witch 400SX cable plow with trencher............................ $5000 1999 Ditch Witch 410SX cable plow with boring attachment... $7500 Ditch Witch 350SX cable plow.................................................. $5000 2003 Ford F550 service truck, V-10, auto, 3200# IMT crane.$15,000 1994 Ford F600 service truck, diesel, 5+2 speed, 6200# IMT crane, compressor, hydraulic outriggers........................................ $12,500 1991 GMC service truck, 3116 Cat diesel, 9 speed, 8000# crane, Ranger 8 welder, IR compressor......................................... $20,000 1988 International service truck, DT466, 5+2 speed, 6000 lb crane, Miller 225 welder, air compressor........................................ $17,500 1985 Ford F700 4x4 service truck, IMT 5000 lb. crane, underhood air compressor, outriggers........................................................ $15,000 1985 Ford F600 service truck, diesel, 5/2 speed, 8000 lb. Auto Crane, compressor.............................................................. $11,000 1996 Chevrolet Kodiak Cat diesel, 6 speed automatic, utility bed, outriggers. ............................................................................. $8500 1989 International 41-ft. bucket truck, diesel, automatic....... $10,000 1981 International 4x4 dump truck, low miles....................... $12,500 16-ft. flatbed dump with hoist..................................................... $3500 1986 Ford F800 National 228 37-ft. crane 14-ft. dump bed... $10,000 1999 Ford 550 diesel, automatic, flatbed with lift gate.............. $9000 1996 Ford F350, V8, automatic, 13-ft. flatbed, 5000 lb crane, outriggers........................................................................................ $8000 1988 Internatonal 1800 2-ton diesel 4x4 flatbed...................... $9000 1997 Ford F450 460 V8, 5 speed, 12.5-ft. flatbed, 5000 lb crane, outriggers............................................................................$10,000 1989 Ford F450 utility truck, 11-ft. bed, 460 hp, automatic....... $2500 1979 GMC chip truck................................................................. $6500 1978 International 1600 4WD, cab and chassis, gas engine, 4 speed, 2 speed transfer case, low miles. Ex-government...... $5000

2000 Ford F450 V10, automatic, Gen set, Telsa 31-ft bucket.. ...................................$12,500

2000 Ford F550 4WD, diesel, 6 speed, 81/2-ft. flatbed, 5th wheel hitch, 106 gallon slip tank with pump...........$15,000

1995 Ford F800 service truck, Cummins, automatic, 6000 lb auto crane, Thermo Arc 270 welder, compressor.....$22,500

1997 International 4900 DT466 diesel, 6 speed, 14-ft. dump body...........................$17,500

1998 Dynaweld 30-ton, ramped equipment trailer, 24-ft deck, 5-ft ramps. Like new....$20,000

1997 Ford F800 bucket truck, 55-ft. reach, Cummins, 5&2 speed.........................$17,500

1981 International S1800 4x4 flatbed, 14,000 lb. knuckle boom....... ............................................................................................ $12,500 1996 International 4900 DT466 engine, 10 speed................ $12,500 1995 International 4900 466, 5 speed, 18-ft. flatbed dump......$12,500 2001 International 4800 4x4 cab/chassis, DT466 diesel engine, 6 speed................................................................................ $25,000 2001 Liftmoore 5000# crane with hydraulic outriggers............. $9000 Waterous fire pumper, 175 gpm, 125 psi, 300 gallon tank, 11-ft.

Reading utility box.................................................................. $5000 12-ft. flatbed, 3200 lb. IMT crane, air compressor...................... $5000 125-185 CFM air compressors.....................................$4000 - $6000 1999 Haulin 31-ft. flatbed (expands to 34-ft.), telescopic hitch and air brakes. Good for round bales ............................................. $10,000 1991 Eager Beaver 3 axle equipment trailer, 22 ton pintle hitch, 19-ft. deck, 5-ft. beavertail............................................................ $11,000 12-ton 22-ft. tilt bed trailer.......................................................... $6500 (11) 20-ton 24-ft. tilt bed trailers.................................$7500 - $10,000 1-ton utility beds, starting at...................................................... $1000 2 ton dump boxes, each............................................................ $1000 2013 Terex light plant................................................................ $5000 Miller 250-400 amp diesel welder................................$1500 - $4500 Buckets for skid steer loaders........................................................Call Forklift forks...................................................................................Call Cat IT28 quick-tach forks.......................................................... $2500 Auger bits, 18” and 30” with 21/2” square shank.............$750 & $1000 16” to 36” augers...........................................................$750 to $1750 Versatile 35-ft. bucket attachment............................................. $3000

MISCELLANEOUS USED EQUIPMENT

John Deere 2350 2WD tractor, 3-point, PTO, 13.6x38 rear tires, Ezee-On loader and grapple, 56 PTO hp.

6626 hours......................... $14,500

Agco-Allis 8610 FWA, Westendorf TA46 loader, grapple.......... $27,500 Simplicity 9518 tractor, diesel, 18 hp, front blade............................. $1750 2008 New Holland LM5040 telehandler with pallet forks, 2400 hours..... ........................................... $72,900

2010 John Deere 830 rotary MoCo, 9-ft 9” cut............................ $24,500 New Holland 499 12-ft. cut, swing tongue mower conditioner..... $8000

New Equipment

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MacDon 9300 windrower, 14-ft. 922 auger header...................... $32,000 LS 55 hp MFD tractor, 3-point, PTO, loader, 115 hours................ $28,000

See us for all of your Ford Tractor Parts

MacDon 7000 windrower, 14-ft. multicrop header, conditioner..... $15,500

1993 Case IH 8580 4x4x8 big square baler. Was $12,000. Now...... $9500 New Holland 1010 pull type bale wagon.................................... $2200 John Deere 930 disc mower conditioner, impeller conditioner.... $8500 Vermeer R23 rake.................. $10,900 International 16 pull-type rake..$1200

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ALFALFA SEED FOR SALE Certified Wrangler - Certified Shaw - Ladak

Call Ernie Johnson 406-357-4182 or cell: 262-3081 or 262-3809

FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE 2-2012 New Holland 8080 disc binds.

2-New Holland 16-wheel rakes.

Ag Pro 1600 square bale picker.

2-Hesston 4790 square balers.

Phone (406) 423-5567 or 350-5567, Hobson, Montana

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Spring wheat variety performance summary in Montana CONTINUED FROM PAGE C52

SY TYRA - a hard red spring wheat initially developed at Montana State University for release by Syngenta Seeds, Inc. It originated from a marker assisted backcross project with the final cross as “Choteau/4*Norpro”. It has a semi-solid stem which confers some tolerance to the wheat stem sawfly. Yield performance has been very good statewide. Test weight has been very high averaging one pound heavier than Choteau. It has medium maturity similar to Reeder. It is a short semidwarf with very good straw strength. Protein levels have been slightly lower (.3%) than Vida.

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

VIDA - Vida was derived from the cross of Scholar/Reeder made in 1998 by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station. Vida was released in 2005. Vida is a high yielding hard red spring with moderate resistance to leaf and stripe rust but is moderately susceptible to stem rust. Vida is a semidwarf wheat with white glumes and awns. Kernels are red, ovate with rounded cheeks and a mid-deep crease. Vida has good milling and baking charaterisitcs.

This variety is protected under the Plant

Variety Protection Act and can only be sold or advertised by variety name as a class of certified seed.

VOLT – Volt is a hard red spring wheat developed by Dr. Peter Franck with the plant breeding company, PZO Pflanzenzucht Oberlimpurg, in Germany and has been thoroughly tested by WestBred,LLC and released in 2008. Volt is a high yielding semidwarf wheat under irrigated conditions with good tolerance to stripe rust and fusarium head blight. Volt heads four days later than Hank. Volt is a hollow stemmed wheat susceptible to wheat stem sawfly damage.

Volt has fair milling and baking quality.

PLEASE NOTE: Varieties protected under the 1994 PVP act no longer can be sold without permission of the variety owner (the farmer exemption has been excluded)’ A complete listing of all protected varieties is available in the “Official Journal of the Plant Variety Protection Office” which may be obtained upon request from: Plant Variety Protection Office, Warehouse Division, AMS U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library Beltsville, Maryland 20705 Phone: (301) 504-5518 Internet: http://www.ams.usda.gov/ science/pvpo/pvpindex.htm

2010-2013 ADVANCED SPRING WHEAT NURSERY, Sidney (dry): District 6

2008 Case IH 8010 combine, rock trap, lateral tilt, fine cut chopper, unloading auger extension, 1746 separator hours, 2534 engine hours, very well maintained, always shedded and in excellent condition............$135,000 obo 2009 Case IH 8120 combine, rock trap, lateral tilt, fine cut chopper, unloading auger extension, duals, 1123 separator hours, 1506 engine hours, very well maintained, always shedded and in excellent condition....$190,000 obo Free in-state delivery on all units Phone Adam (406) 390-3048, leave a message

TRACTORS FOR SALE

2010-2013 ADVANCED SPRING WHEAT NURSERY, Sidney

2011 John Deere 7230 130 hp, 16 speed quad transmission, 540/1000 PTO, 3 remotes, buddy seat, H360 loader and bucket, does not require DEF.. $115,000 2007 Cat Challenger MT745B, power shift transmission, 16 forward, 4 reverse gears, 3-point with quick hitch, large 1000 PTO, 4 remotes, (14) 100# weights, buddy seat, new Camoplast 25” tracks, 7800 hrs........ .................. $135,000

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gentle handling, minimal leaf loss Two of the instructors, Joy Aquino and Barbara Bromberg, taught about firearms and firearms safety among other topics at the Women’s Hunter Eduation Program. Photo by Mike Sherrard and Reid Stuart.

Nostradamus

Whether you believe his predictions or not, 16th-century French philosopher Nostradamus was an impressive guy.

After all, now many authors’ books are still in print 450 years after their first editions? Les Propheties, first published in 1555, is a series of poems that predict major world events in a vague, timeless manner that leaves much room for interpretation. Nostradamus’s followers credit him with predicting the rise of both Napoleon and Hitler, the French Revolution, the Great Fire of London, both World Wars, the death of Princess Diana, the Apollo moon landings, and the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, among other things. Skeptics say the links between his prophecies and world events are the result of misinterpretations or mistranslations, or are so vague that they are laughable.

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8-ft. and 10-ft. units in stock.

New Honda 4 and 51/2 hp 2” pumps.

In stock: 132 and 152 gpm water pumps, 220 gpm chemical pump.

3” pumps at 275 gpm also on hand.

Replacement Engines on hand

gear and bearing pullers in stock.

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

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Bad bet to hide money offshore

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

New Holland 1499 swather, 3740 hours, lots of extras. Nice machine................................................................. $13,000 John Deere 450 12-ft., 6” spacing double disk end wheel drill, packer wheels, grass seeder, fertilizer. Like new... $12,500 John Deere LZ247B 14-ft., 7” spacing hoe drill, Acra points, fertilizer...................................................................... $2750 Case 2090 tractor, 8012 hours, recent transmission work and fresh engine, duals, front end weights, 95% rubber............ ............................................................................... $15,000 New Holland 664 round baler, twine, less than 20,000 bales, rebuilt last spring...............................................Make Offer Hume pickup reel for John Deere 224 header, very good shape................................................................Make Offer New Holland stack retriever, 2-wide.....................Make Offer Most of this equipment has been stored inside. Willing to deal

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all parts of the world, regardless of whether the person hiding money overseas chooses a bank with no offices on U.S. soil.

Through the years, offshore accounts have been used to lure taxpayers into scams and schemes.

Compiled annually, the “Dirty Dozen” lists a variety of common scams that taxpayers may encounter anytime, but many of these schemes peak during filing season as people prepare their returns or hire people to help with their taxes.

Illegal scams can lead to significant penalties and interest and possible criminal prosecution. IRS Criminal Investigation works closely with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to shut down scams and prosecute the criminals behind them.

Hiding Income Offshore Over the years, numerous individuals have been identified as evading U.S. taxes by hiding income in offshore banks, brokerage accounts or nominee entities and then using debit cards, credit cards or wire transfers to access the funds. Others have employed foreign trusts, employee-leasing schemes, private annuities or insurance plans for the same purpose.

The IRS uses information gained from its investigations to pursue taxpayers with undeclared accounts, as well as the banks and bankers susLance Wickum Family pected of helping clients hide Shelby, MT their assets overseas. The IRS works closely with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to prosecute tax evasion cases.

While there are legitimate reasons for maintaining financial accounts abroad, there are reporting requirements that need to be fulfilled. U.S. taxpayers who maintain such accounts and who do not comply with reporting requirements are breaking the law and risk significant penalties and fines, as well as the possibility of criminal prosecution.

Since 2009, tens of thousands of individuals have come forward voluntarily to disclose their foreign financial accounts, taking advantage of special opportunities to comply with the U.S. tax system and resolve their tax obligations. And, with new foreign account reporting requirements being phased in over the next few years, Reliability hiding income offshore is increasingly more difficult.

At the beginning of 2012, the IRS reopened the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP) following continued strong interest from taxpayers and tax practitioners after the closure of the 2011 and 2009 programs.

This program will be open Wireless interface between the for an indefinite period until ECUs and display in the cab results otherwise announced. in fewer cables in the cab and less

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) says avoiding taxes by hiding money or assets in unreported offshore accounts remains on its annual list of tax scams known as the “Dirty Dozen” for the 2015 filing season.

“The recent string of successful enforcement actions against offshore tax cheats and the financial organizations that help them shows that it’s a bad bet to hide money and income offshore,” said IRS Commissioner John Koskinen. “Taxpayers are best served by coming in voluntarily and getting their taxes and filing requirements in order.”

Since the first Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP) opened in 2009, there have been more than 50,000 disclosures and we have collected more than $7 billion from this initiative alone. The IRS conducted thousands of offshore-related civil audits that have produced tens of millions of dollars. The IRS has also pursued criminal charges leading to billions of dollars in criminal fines and restitutions.

The IRS remains committed to our priority efforts to stop offshore tax evasion wherever it occurs. Even though the IRS has faced several years of budget reductions, the IRS continues to pursue cases in

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SELL YOUR EQUIPMENT IN THIS SPACE!!!

Call 406-279-3291 FAX 406-279-3249 Mail to: Trader’s Dispatch, Box 306, Valier, MT 59486

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Luke Coccoli, the Conservation Program Manager from Boone and Crockett gave a brief overview of the ranch and welcomed the class.

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Spring Wheat

Remember Watchable Wildlife at tax time

✯ Fortuna ✯ Outlook* ✯ McNeal ✯ Vida*

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks The annual nongame income tax check-off fund on Montana’s tax-return forms, helps Montana’s wild creatures and it’s a convenient way to nab a tax benefit.

The tax check-off fund goes to nongame wildlife management and activities that encourage awareness and enjoyment of birds and small mammals—think wildlife monitoring, habitat improvement projects and the publication and distribution of educational materials.

Every $10 one donates is matched up to three times with federal dollars.

Oats

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Other

Hay Barley

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Grass & Alfalfa

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* Denotes PVP

FEED BARLEY and SAFFLOWER CONTRACTS Call for Details Seed Dealer Feed Dealer

PIERRE (PI) 2011 John Deere 7215R Stk#43917

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PHILIP (PH) 1966 John Deere 3020 Stk#46562

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Great Looking Older Tractor, We Will Replace the Seat and Load Control Shaft and Seals, Tractor Runs Good and Has New Rear Tires, Comes With Rear Weights

$20,500 Cash

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24 Row 30” Spacing, Central Fill, Hydraulic Drive, Tru Count Shutt Off For Swath Control, Set With Every 4th Row, Single Unverferth Row Cleaners, Single Disk Fertilizer Openers, No Pump Cast Closing Wheels

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PLANTERS:

servicing your GROWING needs

1991 JD 7200 STOCK #45540, 16R30....................... $19,000

2011 JD DB90 #44110 36R30, Yetter Floating Row 1991 JD 7200 STOCK #45747, 8R38.............................. $8,500 Cleaners, XP Blades Measure LAUREL 14 5/8”.................................

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2012 JD 1770Nt Ccs #42625 2011 JD 1770 STOCK #41965, 16R30..........................$70,000 16R30, Has Row Command, 2010 JD 1770NT CCS STOCK #22550, 24R30.........$110,000 600 Gallon Fertilizer Tank With 1770NT STOCK #46091, 36R30,.................................$65,000 Piston Pump And Cds Flow And Redball Monitor ............ HARTINGTON $109,900 Bloomfield Store 2010 JD 1770NT STOCK # 43856, 16R30 ....................$79,000

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WINNER 1997 JD 1770 STOCK # 43907, 16R30...........................$38,000 2001 JD 1770 STOCK # 44645, 24R30...........................$41,500 2013 JD 1770 STOCK # 46814, 12R30..............................$95,000 2010 JD 1770NT STOCK # 44994, 24R30 ................. $165,000

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PIERRE 2010 JD DB90 STOCK # 42119, 36R30......................$160,000 LaureL, ne Wayne, ne 2011 JD DB90 STOCK #46238, 36R30.......................$189,000 1996 JD 1770 STOCK # 45044, 16R30 .........................$29,900 Wayne, NE 402-375-3325 402-256-3221 Toll Free: (800) 343-3309 2002 JD 1770 STOCK #39816, 24R30 .........................$45,000 JD 1770NT STOCK #46328, 24R30...............................$67,000 2005 JD 1770NT STOCK #39202, 24R30......................$50,000 me a 5-year lease. This is based on SD rate- NEJDor1790 STOCK #45443, 16R30......................................$49,000 Laurel, NE Toll Free: (800) 365-6257

estrictions. Available at participating dealers only.

2009 JD 1770NT STOCK #43929, 36R30...................$106,000

WAYNE 2011 DB90 STOCK #44110, 90R30 ..............................$160,000 2010 DB120 STOCK #48090, 120R30......................$182,000 2013 JD 1770NT CCS STOCK #47661, 24R30 ............. $179,500 2009 JD 1770NT STOCK #45029, 36R30..................$113,000 2009 JD 1770NT STOCK #44499, 24R30...................$119,000 2009 JD 1770NT STOCK #46546, 36R30 ................$130,000 2011 JD 1770NT STOCK #43778, 36R30 .....................$95,000 1987 JD 7200 STOCK #45027, 12R30 ....................... $12,500 BOX DRILLS: WINNER 2003 JD 1590 STOCK #46716, 15’ WIDE, 10” SPACING............ ..........................................................................................$26,500 JD 9450 STOCK #44441, 40’ WIDE, 10” SPACING........ $5,000 PHILIP 2005 JD 1590 STOCK #47916, 15’ WIDE, 7.5” SPACING ........... ..........................................................................................$40,000

2013 JD 1890 #46765 60’ Wide, 10” Spacing, Single Shoot, Priced with New Boots and Blades, Comes With 550 Bushel Cart ...................... $245,500 Philip Store

AIR SEEDERS WINNER JD 1820 & 1900 STOCK # 44247 & 44248, 60’ WIDE, 7.5” SPACING.................................................................................... $59,000 2010 JD 1895 & 1910 STOCK #46557 & 46558, 40’ WIDE, 10” SPACING ........................................................................$124,000 PIERRE 2002 JD 1820 & 1910 STOCK #43921 & 43922, 60’ WIDE, 10” SPACING..................................................$52,500 2003 JD 1890 & 1910 STOCK #47907 & 47908, 42’ WIDE, 10” SPACING ........................................................$68,000 2006 JD 1890 & 1910 STOCK #46653 & 46654, 42’ WIDE, 10” SPACING..................................................$66,000 2008 JD 1895 & 1910 STOCK #47813 30’ WIDE, 10” SPACING ...................................................................$95,000 FLEXI-COIL 5000 STOCK #47088 45’ WIDE, 10” SPACING ................................................................... $18,900 MORRIS MAXXIM STOCK #48161 51’ WIDE, 12” SPACING ................................................................... $21,500 PHILIP 2009 JD 1890 & 1910 STOCK #46742 42’ WIDE, 10” SPACING ...................................................................$65,000 2004 JD 1895 & 1910 STOCK #46145 40’ WIDE, 10” SPACING ....................................................................$90,000

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Mike and Patricia Harding of the Big Ox of Conrad, Montana, tantalized the taste buds with mouth watering and eye popping meals at the 2014 Womens Hunter Education Program. Photo by Mike Sherrard and Reid Stuart.

When do we assist a cow or heifer in labor?

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By Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Before the spring calving season commences, now is the time to put together and post a protocol for family members and hired employees to follow when they find a cow or heifer starting in the process of calving.

An issue facing the rancher at calving time, is the amount of time heifers or cows are allowed to be in labor before assistance is given. Traditional text books, fact sheets and magazine articles stated that “Stage II” of labor lasted from 2 to 4 hours. “Stage II” is defined as that portion of the birthing process from the first appearance of the water bag until the baby calf is delivered. Research data from Oklahoma State University and the USDA experiment station at Miles City, Montana clearly show that Stage II is much shorter, lasting approximately 60 minutes in first calf heifers, and 30 minutes in mature cows.

Table 1. Research Results of Length of Stage II of Parturition Source No. of Animals Length of

Stage II USDA (Doornbos, 24 mature cows 22.5 min. et al.1984. JAS:59:1) USDA (Doornbos, 32 first calf heifers 54.1 min. et al.1984. JAS:59:1) Oklahoma State Univ. 32 first calf heifers 55.0 min.

(Putnam, et al. 1985.

Therio:24:385) In these studies, heifers that were in stage II of labor much more than one hour or cows that were in stage II much more than 30 minutes definitely needed assistance. Research information also shows that calves from prolonged deliveries are weaker and more disease prone, even if born alive. In addition, cows or heifers with prolonged deliveries return to heat later and are less likely to be bred for the next calf crop. Consequently a good rule of thumb: “If the heifer is not making significant progress 1 hour after the water bag or feet appear, examine the heifer to see if you can provide assistance. Mature cows should be watched for only 30 minutes before a rectal examine is conducted.” Make certain the cervix is completely dilated before pulling on the chains. If you cannot safely deliver the calf yourself at this time, call your local large animal veterinarian immediately.

Most ranches develop heifers fully, and use calving ease bulls to prevent calving difficulties. However, a few difficult births are going to occur each calving season. Using the concept of evening feeding to get more heifers calving in daylight, and giving assistance early will save a few more calves, and result in healthier more productive two-year cows to rebreed next year.

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From left, coach Michael Olsen, Skyler Miller, Makenna Greenwald, Danielle Schainost, Nelson Lewis, and coach Mai Lee Olson.

Goshen County’s 4-H meat judging team won reserve champion in October at the American Royal competition in Kansas City, Missouri.

Team member Danielle Schainost, president of Goshen Livestockers 4-H Club, and a freshman at Eastern Wyoming College, earned a perfect score on retail identification and was the contest’s overall top individual.

Michael and Mai Lee Olsen coached the four-person team.

Other team members are: • Makenna Greenwald, president of Little Aggies 4-H Club, sophomore at Lingle-Fort Laramie High School.

• Nelson Lewis, vice president of Goshen Livestockers 4-H Club, senior at Southeast High School.

• Skyler Miller, president of Prairie Center 4-H Club, junior at Torrington High School.

Greenwald earned sixth-place overall individual and was champion individual in beef judging.

With a team score of 2,118, team members received various awards including the champion title in beef and total judging. They competed against teams from across the country including those from Colorado, Kansas, North Dakota, Virginia and Texas.

The team advanced to national competition by winning the Wyoming State 4-H Contest in April.

For more information on meats judging or other projects in Goshen County 4-H, contact the Goshen County UW Extension office in Torrington at 307-532-2436.

Bighorn sheep reintroduced at Wolf Creek

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ (FWP) crews and numerous volunteers successfully reintroduced 52 bighorn sheep from the Quake Lake Area in the southern Madison Range to the Wolf Creek drainage south of Cameron on Tuesday, January 06, 2015.

The operation, led by FWP Area Biologist Julie Cunningham, began mid-morning amidst favorable weather conditions near the junction of Highway 87 and Raynold’s Pass.

A large drop-net was used to confine the animals (eliminating the need for a helicopter). Then, teams of two and three worked to capture and test individual bighorns before they were prepared for transport. Ten of the bighorns were fitted with radio collars to enable biologists to monitor herd movement.

A mix of rams, ewes and lambs (made up of family groups) were brought by a trailer (donated by the Montana Chapter of the Wild Sheep Foundation and Safari Club International) to the Wolf Creek area, once winter home to a native population of bighorns.

Returning wild sheep to the mid-Madisons was just one goal of this operation several years in the making. Cunningham says reintroducing bighorn sheep has great potential to increase overall herd size, increase biodiversity, and provide more recreational opportunities in the future (both in terms of wildlife viewing and hunting).

“This is an exciting project because it represents collaboration between FWP, landowners, sportsmen, other agencies and university. Everyone has been so positive,” said Cunningham.

Cunningham also points out that future transplants may be necessary to augment the population.

Minimizing storage loss on hay

By Shannon Sand, Karla Hernandez and Julie Walker, iGrow Feed costs are a large part of livestock producer’s expenditures. Hay is one of many feeding options producers in South Dakota use. The alternative of either growing or buying quality hay is important to producers as well. Adequate hay storage therefore is critical so producers can minimize the loss in both value and nutrients of their hay. Stored forages provide essential nutrients primarily in winter or when pastures are inadequate and are a consistent feed supply for livestock. However, some of these nutrients can be lost if forages are not stored properly.

Types of Storage Losses Table 1. Different types of hay storage and the percent of loss

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Table 1 shows some of the different types of hay storage available and the percentage of expected losses between nine months and one year. Hay stored in a barn could have around a 5% loss, whereas, that stored outside uncovered could have 30% losses due to spoilage. Barn-stored hay usually has higher nutritional value and little spoilage compared to that stored outside. Hay stored inside allows for a reduction in contact with soil and moisture thus reducing spoilage. Some disadvantages of indoor storage are unwelcome animals, such as skunks, raccoons, and other animals.

Storage space is limited, and bales must be stored carefully to prevent falling or exerting too much pressure on the sides of the barn. There is also the initial investment in building the storage barn to consider. One of the advantages of storing bales outside is the increased amount of storage space available. Some disadvantages of storing bales outdoors are potential spoilage, and decreased nutritional value. To avoid spoilage it is best to store hay outdoors on gravel or pallets end to end in north-south rows. Outdoor hay storage areas should ideally not be in a flood plain and with as little shade as possible, to prevent spoilage. It is important for producers to remember hay must have proper drainage, sunlight penetration and airflow between rows to facilitate drying. Hay bales left uncovered can lose 5-20% of its original weight to dry matter losses in nine months. Elevating bales reduces losses by 3-15%. If a producer does not have a barn available to store hay the best option is to cover and elevate the hay. By elevating and covering the hay, the maximum loss could be 2-4%, which is similar to barn-stored hay. Table 2 shows the percentage by volume of round bales according to the inches of weathering present. Weathering on the outside of round bales (a few inches) accounts for a large portion of the total bale.

Table 2. Percentage of bale volume affected by weathering.

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For hay bales stored outside weathering is normal. It is important to try and feed outside stored bales within nine months because of their loss in nutritive value. Producers will typically store higher value hay in barns and lower value outside. Producers need to feed hay based on meeting their animals nutrient needs, and use the storage method which best accommodate these. Let’s determine for example the costs of different hay storage methods of a producer with 100 heads of cows averaging 1300 lbs. This producer calculates he will be feeding cows two percent of their body weight as hay or 30 lbs./head/day. The producer has a 150 day feeding period, which means he needs a total of 225 tons of dry matter. The producer decides to buy 5’x4’ bales CONTINUED ON PAGE C62

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Minimizing storage loss on hay CONTINUED FROM PAGE C61

which weigh 1,000 lbs. each. Assuming the alfalfa/grass hay is 90% dry matter he will need 2502 tons or 500 bales to meet the herd dry matter requirements. It is important to calculate the costs associated with storage loss depending on the storage system. The cost of the alfalfa/grass hay the producer is $85/ton. The initial cost of 250 tons of hay is $21,250. Table 2 shows the different methods of hay storage and the additional hay needed to meet the producers feeding requirements.

Table 3. Additional hay needed and associated costs

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Table 3 shows the additional hay need and the costs based on the expected spoilage rates. This table also shows the cost differences between storing hay in a barn compared to the alternatives. Because of its low quality losses storing hay in a barn is the best solution available. However, this is not always a feasible option for some producers then we can look at the other options and see that stacked with a tarp and on tires or pallets is the next best alternative when comparing the differences in the additional cost. According to Table 3 the best long term solution for the producer would be to invest in a barn for hay storage, however it’s not always feasible for producers. No matter what type of storage is being used, dry matter losses are always possible. By following the recommended storage methods, and careful handling, losses can be minimized saving livestock producer’s money.

1. At the time this article was written there is no known data on the dry matter loss from South Dakota, there have been other states that have conducted similar studies on dry matter loss and the numbers appear similar.

2. To calculate actual tons needed and accounting for moisture content we multiply the original number divided the percent of dry matter. In this case 225/0.90=250 tons.

Winter anglers can help to protect Montana’s waters

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Montana’s fishing regulations restrict anglers from importing live bait fish into Montana. It is also illegal to release live bait fish of any kind into Montana waters.

Bait fish and the water they are contained in can carry disease, invasive species or foreign organisms. If released into a body of water the biological impacts can be devastating and irreversible.

“It is illegal to move bait fish between states,” said Eileen Ryce, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

“While this regulation is particularly easy to forget for anglers who may cross state lines during a single fishing trip, it is critical these days that we all take responsibility for monitoring our use of baitfish.”

For details on the use of live bait in Montana check the Montana fishing regulations online at fwp.mt.gov; click Fishing.

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