Jan 2014 by The Trader's Dispatch

JANUARY 2014

Vol. XV No. 12 P.O. Box 306 Valier, MT 59486-0306

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

Spring wheat variety performance summary in Montana By S.P. Lanning, G.R. Carlson, J. Eckhoff, G.D. Kushnak, K. D. Kephart, R.N. Stougaard, D.M. Wichman, D. Nash, A. Dyer, W. Grey, P. Lamb and L.E. Talbert

Introduction The agronomic characteristics of spring wheat varieties evaluated by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station are compared in this publication with other varieties commonly grown in the state. The objective of this summary is to help farmers select the varieties which will perform best in their area. In this bulletin we use a comparable average to evaluate variety performance. Varieties recommended for production in the respective districts of Montana are designated by an asterisk. A brief description of each variety is given which may include a variety’s particular advantages or disadvantages. The information was extracted from data collected and analyzed from the Advanced Spring Wheat and Statewide Durum Wheat nurseries. These reports are prepared by research personnel of the Montana Agricultural continued on page a2

Baseline water testing seminar

The Central Montana Resource Council and Fergus County Extension Service will hold a Baseline Water Testing Seminar from 4pm-6:30pm Wednesday, January 22 at the Community Center at 307 W Watson Street, next to the Lewistown Fire Station. Registration, coffee, microbrew and snacks at 4pm; presentation begins at 4:30pm. continued on page A2

UPCOMING AUCTIONS

Jan. 26, RLP Auctions, Cowboy Collectibles, Hamilton.................................A23

PRODUCTION SALES

Montana Red Angus Association....................................................................A32 Feb. 1, Prickly Pear Simmental Ranch, Helena.................................................A3 Feb. 3, Gateway Simmental & Lucky Cross, Lewistown.................................A38 Feb. 5, Begger’s Diamond V, Wibaux..................................................................A7 Feb. 8, Snowshoe Cattle Company & Sidwell Ranch, Miles City...................A25 Feb. 15, Sparks Herefords, Plevna...................................................................A25 Feb. 17, Bulls of the Big Sky, Billings..............................................................A11 Feb. 19, Veseth Cattle Co., Malta......................................................................A12 Feb. 22, Bitterroot Performance Bull Sale, Missoula......................................A13 Feb. 25, Connelly Angus, Valier........................................................................A35 Mar. 1, Hill’s Ranch Simmentals, Stanford.........................................................A8 Mar. 3, Clear Creek Angus & Weaver Herefords, Chinook..............................A10 Mar. 3, Mytty Angus Ranch, Florence..............................................................A19 Mar. 4, Apex Angus, Valier.................................................................................A21 Mar. 7, Sutherlin Farms Red Angus, Stevensville...........................................A23 Mar. 7, Flesch Angus, Shelby............................................................................A27 Mar. 8, Fort Keogh Livestock & Range Research Labortory, Miles City.......A24 Mar. 8, Bulls of the Bitterroot, Stevensville.....................................................A30 Mar. 10, Holden Herefords, Valier......................................................................A25 Mar. 11, Cooper Hereford Ranch, Willow Creek...............................................A24 Mar. 13, Fritz Red Angus, Brady.......................................................................A29 Mar. 15, O’Hara Land & Cattle, Fort Benton....................................................A31 Mar. 17, Hawks Angus, Galata..........................................................................A36 Mar. 18, Open Gate Ranch, Simms...................................................................A43 Apr. 10, Montana’s “Northern Premier”, Chinook...........................................A48

Ben and Becky Smith of New Underwood, South Dakota are pictured here with Linda and Arvid Eggen of J Bar E Ranch, Plentywood, Montana. Ben and Becky were one of the unlucky ranchers hit by the October snow storm that wiped out hundreds of cattle. A trailer load of cattle was put together by Hereford breeders from Northern and Eastern Montana to help them out. The breeders included Edward A. Olsen Ranch of Havre; J Bar E Ranch of Plentywood; Sparks Herefords, Plevna; and Deep Creek Valley Ranch, Hammon.

NDSU schedules 2014 Getting It Right soybean production meetings By NDSU Extension Service

Soybean producers interested in intensive soybean management should plan to attend one of three Getting it Right meetings scheduled for Velva, Mohall and Wishek. At the meetings, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service faculty and staff will discuss soybean research and 2014 production issues. “These are soybean educational meetings with current research-based information that can help producers with soybean production decisions for the 2014 growing season,” says Hans Kandel, NDSU Extension agronomist. The meeting dates are: • Tuesday, January 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Velva Senior Center at 122

PRIVATE TREATY

Dallas Polled Herefords, Canyon Creek....................... A4 Sand Herefords, Fairfield............................................ A20 Brownell Polled Herefords, Conrad............................ A14 Storey Herefords, Bozeman.......................................... A6 Anchor Polled Herefords, Vaughn.............................. A24 Churchill Cattle Co, Manhattan.................................. A24 Beery’s Land & Livestock Co., Vida........................... A24 Diemert Ranch Herefords, Lothair............................. A24 Ehlke Herefords, Townsend........................................ A24 Feddes Herefords, Manhattan.................................... A24 J Bar E Ranch, Plentywood........................................ A24 McKechnie Herefords, Shelby.................................... A25 McMurry Cattle, Billings.............................................. A25 M/D Herefords, Baker.................................................. A25 Sidwell Ranch, Columbus........................................... A25 Thomas Herefords, Gold Creek.................................. A25 Wichman Herefords, Moore........................................ A25 Montana Red Angus Association.............................. A32 Montana Shorthorn Association................................ A34

Main St. N. • Wednesday, January 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mohall Emergency Services Building at 104 Central Ave. N. From the four-way stop on Main Street, go north one block. • Tuesday, January 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wishek American Legion Post at 819 2nd Ave. N. From North Dakota Highway 3, turn east onto North Dakota Highway 13. From there, turn north at the Dakota Central Frontier Cooperative gas station and go one block. Sam Markell, NDSU Extension pathologist, will provide an update on the disease outlook for 2014 and results from field research conducted in 2013. Two important topics covered will be an update on soybean cyst nematodes and how to manage soybean continued on page A2

Advertiser Index Page B1 Recipe Patch A63 ADVERTISING DEADLINE The deadline for the February 2014 issue is January 31

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Baseline water testing continued from front page

Featured speakers are Adam Sigler and Katie Kaylor, from MSU Extension Water Quality Program, who will cover: the importance of testing now; how, when and what to test for; what are volatile organic compounds; third party testing and chain of custody; QA during presentation. Baseline water testing documents the current quality of rural drinking, irrigation and livestock water and must be conducted ahead of any industrial activity that has the possibility of contaminating our water. Interested citizens are asked to pre-register by calling Fergus County Extension Service at 535-3919 or by email fergus@montana.edu. The seminar is free with pre-registration by Jan 20 or by $5 donation at the door. With gas/oil and other industrial development on the horizon, now’s the time to learn how to safeguard well, irrigation, stock water quality at this important seminar.

Soybean production meetings continued from front page

diseases. Kandel will provide information on variety selection, and the latest information on iron chlorosis prevention, importance of good nodulation, fertility issues and water management. Greg Endres, NDSU area Extension specialists/cropping systems, will discuss intensive soybean management, no till and strip till versus conventional till, planting dates, plant populations and row spacing, different soybean special inputs on the market and weed management issues. In Velva and Mohall, Janet Knodel, NDSU Extension entomologist, will discuss how to manage spider mites and soybean aphids. Pat Beauzay, NDSU entomologist, will do a similar presentation in Wishek. NDSU Extension agents Raquel Dugan-Dibble (Velva), LoAyne Voigt (Mohall), Crystal Schaunaman (Wishek) and Sheldon Gerhardt (Wishek) will be the hosts and provide local production and crop updates. The programs and lunches are sponsored by the North Dakota Soybean Council, which oversees promotion, research and marketing programs funded by soybean checkoff dollars. The programs are free and open to the public. Preregistration is not necessary.

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Spring wheat performance continued from front page

Experiment Station. Where available, up to ten years (20012010) of yield data are shown for the varieties. In some years data are not available because of hail, frost, or other unavoidable causes. The comparable average for spring wheat is calculated by using a “10 year check mean” from a group of long term varieties including; Fortuna, McNeal, Reeder, Conan, Choteau and Vida. Variety means are adjusted by multiplying the actual 10 year check mean by the ratio of the individual variety mean compared to the check mean for the same years tested as illustrated below. All varieties are then directly comparable to each other when in the same nursery. continued on page A30

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By Oklahoma State University as in hot, you might need to fill some water With major winter storms bearing down bottles. on Oklahoma, understanding which weather Make sure all battery-operated items are terms mean what will give you the traction fully charged and have spare batteries readyou need to safely survive the season. ily available. “The categories can help you know how At home, if the power goes out and there severe the storm may be and how much is no heat, be ready to layer on hats, gloves time you may have to prepare,” said Barbara and scarves as the temperature drops. But, Brown, Oklahoma State University (OSU) avoid using generators, grills or other deCooperative Extension food specialist. vices that require gas, propane or charcoal The National Weather Service calls inside your home because they produce winter storms “deceptive killers” because, carbon monoxide (CO), an odorless, colorin most cases, they only indirectly cause less gas that can be deadly. deaths. In other words, it is not the storm If used outdoors, this machinery should that gets people, rather accidents on icy be located far away from the house and roads or hypothermia from prolonged exaway from air intakes. Consider keeping posure to cold. a battery powered CO alarm in your emerFor the record, a winter storm outlook gency kit. projects storm conditions are possible “One common mistake people make is within two to five days. Winter weather not fully reading, understanding and foladvisories are issued when conditions are lowing the directions when using alternative expected to cause serious inconveniences heating sources in case of power outages,” and could be hazardous, but not life threatBrown said. “Whatever source you select, ening when caution is applied. be sure you’re comfortable using it.” Winter storm watches signal storms are Take some time to winterize your car, possible locally, while winter storm warntoo. Make sure it is in optimum condition, ings are issued when storms are occurring the gas tank is full and a winter survival kit or will soon occur. is stashed in the vehicle that includes highThree other terms to commit to memory: energy foods, a flashlight, blankets, sand or Freezing rain is actually rain that freezes salt and a small shovel. when it hits the ground. By contrast, sleet is Finally, Brown advised families to have rain that is frozen before it hits the ground. a plan in case severe weather hits. Both can cause slippery roads and walk“Know the plans at public schools and ways. A blizzard warning means sustained where you work,” she said. “Know what or frequent winds of 35 miles per hour or you would do if the storm hits when you more with lots of falling or blowing snow or another family member is not at home.” is expected for three or more hours. For more information on preparing for If you have not already done so, now is winter weather, contact your local Extenthe time to make sure you have all the ession office and visit www.ready.gov. sentials in your emergency kit. “Do you have rock salt, sand and snow removal equipment? Check to be sure ##### there’s sufficient heating fuel, and enough The ‘80s was a time when portable steclothing and blankets to ensure warmth,” reos were the size of paperbacks and porBrown said. “Don’t forget to include pets table phones were the size of hardcovers. and other animals in your preparations.” Now they’re both the size of a matchbook, At a minimum, check your supplies to and no kid knows what you’re talking about ensure you have enough food and a place when you compare them to paperbacks, to shelter for at least five days. Since dehyhardcovers, or matchbooks. dration is just as possible in cold weather * Prices subject to stock on hand

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By Dr. Glenn Selk, Beef Cattle Extension Specialist, Oklahoma State University Extension Drought has caused many cow herds to be culled extensively over the last two years. However, some culling of beef cows occurs in most herds every year. A few cows will become reproductively unsound, broken-mouths, bad udders, Bozeman, MT open, and/or just plain OLD. If feed resources are available, Chuck 406-580-8255 shr@storeyherefordranch.com some producers may wish to market the culls after the first of the year for tax purposes. The Beef Audits have generally shown that cull cows, bulls, and cull dairy cows make up about 20% of the beef available for consumption in the United States. About half of this group (or 10% of the beef supply) comes from cull beef cows. Cow herd budgets often show that cull cows and bulls make up about 20% of the gross income in a cow calf operation. Whether we are culling because of drought or to improve the productivity of the herd, it is important to understand the values placed on cull cows intended for slaughter. On Farm Fuel Containment Systems The USDA market news service reports on four classes of cull cows. The four classes are divided primarily on Custom designed to fit your needs to conform to the SPCC requirement fatness. The highest conditioned cull cows are reported as “Breakers”. They usually are quite fleshy and generally have excellent dressing percentages. Body condition score 7 and above are required to be “Breakers”. The next class is a more moderate conditioned group of cows called “Boners” or “Boning Utility”. These cows usually would fall in the body condition score grades of 5.5 to 7. Many well-nourished commercial beef cows would be graded “Boners”. The last two groups of cows as reported by the market news service are the “Leans” and “Lights”. These cows are emaciated to thin (Body condition scores 1 - 5). They are in general expected to be lower in dressing percentage than the fleshier cows and are more easily bruised while being transported than are cows in better body condition. “Lights” are thin cows that are very small and would have very low hot carcass weights. Leans and Lights are nearly always lower in price per pound than are the Boners and the Breakers. “Lights” often bring the lowest price per pound because the amount of saleable product is small, even though the overhead costs of slaughtering and processing are about the same as larger, fleshier cows. Producers that sell cull cows should pay close attention to the market news reports about the price differentials of the cows in these classes. Cull cows that can be fed enough Winter rates are your best deal!! to gain body condition to improve from the Lean class to Boner class can gain weight and gain in value per pound at the same time. 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Farrowing room production protocols that can impact your bottom line: Part 1 By Beth Ferry, Michigan State University Extension

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Proper training of employees, underincreases by 2.8 when farrowings are not Call 406-779-7103, Flaxville, MT standing of pig health and viability and scheduled during work hours so that they having effective protocols in place are a can be attended by stockpersons. Although few variables that when done correctly the results from this study are favorable for positively influence production numbers. attended or scheduled farrowings it was also One protocol that can be considered by farm found that when the piglets were followed management is the ability to have attended through weaning there was no effect, either farrowings at your operation. However, this increase or decrease, on pre-wean mortality protocol doesn’t come without a price tag. for these groups. Management protocols In order to have attended farrowings you after day one were not considered and are will need to either implement an induction indicators for pre-wean mortality. protocol, increasing your animal health Although having stock people available costs or increase the number of hours emwhen farrowing is underway can be considployees are on site, upping your labor costs. ered a best practice, Michigan State UniHome of the Strongest Scale in America Both of these options are ones to consider versity Extension educators cautions that • Steel and cement truck, livestock, pallet and mining scales for your farm, if you indeed see a benefit to consideration should be given to the extra • Up to 135 ton truck scales with 3/8” decking standard attended farrowings. cost associated with this practice. Increase • Custom sizes and special projects welcome In order to help producers weigh the animal health or labor costs can impact an • Scoreboards, printers, automated, wireless, and many other options for attended farrowing, various operation’s bottom-line as much as an adoptions to choose from research projects have taken place to help ditional pig per sow per year numbers can determine the effect of attend farrowings on and complete evaluations of associated 100% made in USA number of piglets born alive and increased costs should be done. colostrum intake which leads to increased More information on this topic can be immunity resulting in healthier piglets. found in the MSU Extension Pork Quarterly 159 multi-parity sows were involved in a (http://pork.msue.msu.edu/pork/pork_quarrockwellscales.com 2011 trial by Nguyen looking at the benefit terly). of attended farrowings. Sows were split into two groups of 75 and 84 respectively. The protocol for the sows in group one required the sows to be induced on day 114. These sows also had a supervised farrowing experience, with assistance as needed during working hours. Group two protocols required the sows to farrow naturally and said sows were only supervised twice a day during feeding and if assistance was needed at that time, it was given. Throughout this process 75 percent of the sows in group at the ranch, Wibaux, MT one farrowed during working Angus cow with hours and only four sows in a seven-month-old bull calf 150 Black Simmental, SimAngusTM and Angus Sell the group did not complete 60 of them are 18-month-old the farrowing process by the 35 Purebred Simmental – 100 SimAngusTM –15 Angus end of the work day, 5 p.m. Results from this field trail Most will be homozygous Black and all are Polled included a measureable difference in the number of stillWh y Buy Fr om Begger ’s Diamon d V? born piglets between groups. Extra Profitability. Because. . . . In the induced group one, 27 • We know as a commercial producer you sell your cattle based • Responsibility — We accept the responsibility to provide you with percent of the sows had a stillon weight and how they look (quality). How value is determined only predictable genetics. They must meet our standards before they born in their litter and in the varies, whether it is in the auction market, in the country, by video meet yours. or on the rail. Be assured quality and performance has been the control group two, 49 percent • Our success depends on yours and we expect your purchases basis of our program from the beginning. to work for you. We stand behind them 100%. of the sows had a stillborn in • Reputation — take away all the numbers, all the EPDs and • Bulls are 5.5 to 6.5 frame with extra depth with volume and their litter. This indicates that fads . . . Begger’s Diamond V Ranch has strived to raise only fleshing ability. the risk of stillborn piglets high-quality cattle for over 38 years. • Bred for calving ease, fast growth, efficiency, maternal strength and

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• At Begger’s Diamond V Ranch you are not just buying a bull, you are buying a program. • Our 38 years of AI’ing and embryo transfer gives you access to the top genetics of the Simmental and Angus breeds, which allows you access to the very best genetics. • You will experience fewer time consuming management problems, especially with calving ease and calf vigor, udders, fertility, feet, legs and disposition because we cull our herd for such problems. • You are selecting from the top end, the bottom has already been culled. • Our cattle are raised in an unpampered environment to ensure that they will work for you. • EVERY bull has an efficient, hard-working mother that does her job in eastern Montana’s tough environment.

Bill Begger: 406-796-2326 482 Custer Trail Road Wibaux, MT 59353 darbegger@yahoo.com www.beggersdiamondv.com View video and sale catalog online mid January

carcass quality putting more profit in your pocket. • Bulls are developed for ranchers on a high roughage ration with very little starch and plenty of exercise. • Every bull was born, raised and developed on our ranch. • Maternal and direct calving ease is a must. If they are not born easily and alive, nothing else matters. • All bulls sell free of BVD and all genetics defects! Bulls sell with complete performance records, ultrasound data and EPDs. • Daughters of these bulls will make outstanding replacements that are trouble free, easy keeping and profit driven; their calves will be in high demand and top market sales. • We have connected ourselves with market opportunities that should make your calves more valuable helping you receive premiums and top markets. We offer free keep until April 1st, a breeding soundness exam, and free delivery up to 500 miles. Two-year-old heifer with a seven-month-old bull calf

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Alfalfa study may help determine returns By K-State Research and Extension

In a perfect world, alfalfa might be considered the perfect crop. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s packed with nutrients, is highly digestible, can use precipitation efficiently because it roots deeply into western Kansas soils, and produces high economic returns. But the semi-arid climate of southwest Kansas coupled with a depleting Ogallala Aquifer, is not a perfect world for alfalfa because it needs more water than other annual crops. To help farmers evaluate the potential economic returns of growing alfalfa in that region even as the water supply is diminishing, Kansas State University (K-State) researchers conducted a five-year study to better understand how alfalfa would fare with a limited water supply. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alfalfa creates the most economic return by far, compared with other crops for irrigators when water supplies are adequate for full irrigation,â&#x20AC;? said recently retired K-State Research and Extension water resources engineer, Norman Klocke, who cited consistent demand from the dairy and beef cattle industries, in particular. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As water resources in this region decline, the question is whether or not alfalfa production is possible with limited irrigation - especially when the crop is stressed

because of a lack of water during part or all of the growing season.â&#x20AC;? Klocke along with researchers Randall Currie and John Holman designed a field study conducted at the Southwest Research and Extension Center in Garden City. The experiment was intended to reflect the declining ability of the aquifer to supply water for irrigation and also to reflect the constraints of water rights and irrigation management. What they found was that yield response to the same amount of irrigation was highest during 2007 when the maximum yield was 9 tons per acre and lowest in 2011 when the maximum yield was 4.5 tons per acre. These BIG SKY LADAK ALFALFA maximum yields came from 24 inches of irrigation applied in all years. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Certified Seed Available Dryland yields were 4.5 tons per acre in â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Higher Forage Yield 2007 and zero yield in 2011. The drought in 2011 certainly impacted yield, but precipitaâ&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;&#x201A; More Drought Tolerance tion filled the soil profile in 2006 and alfalfa â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;&#x201A; More Disease Resistance benefited from this extra water in 2007 because its roots extended to a depth of at least BIG SKY WHOLESALE SEEDS, INC. 8 feet. After that, precipitation could not fully P.O. Box 852 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Shelby, Montana 59474 replenish the soil. Klocke also compared alfalfa yield results (406) 434-5011 Fax (406) 434-5014 from 2007-2011 with results from a study e-mail: bigskyseeds@3rivers.net conducted at Garden City from 1921 through 1930. Like Klocke and the team, F.A. Wagner, a professor and early scientist with Kansas State, was also looking for the response of irrigation to different amounts of water. Back then irrigation was applied to the surface before irrigation pumps were available. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The results from both experiments were similar, which tells us that conversion of atmospheric energy to plant dry matter through photosynthesis has not changed in alfalfa over all those years,â&#x20AC;? Klocke said. Results of the study have been published in Transactions of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. More information is available at Alfalfa Response to Irrigation from Limited Water Supplies (http:// elibrary.asabe.org/abstract.asp ?aid=44107&t=1&redir=&red irType=) â&#x20AC;&#x153;The bottom line is that alfalfa produces good economic returns when it has plenty of water, but yields fall off over Quality Â demands Â a Â constant Â commitment Â to Â all Â areas Â of Â the Â beef Â Â years when stored soil water is

Simmentals have Â to Â offer Â depleted due to less than optimum water from irrigation,â&#x20AC;? and Â refined Â those Â traits Â to Â work Â for Â the Â commercial Â cattleman. Â Klocke said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Using yield Polled, Â excellent Â carcass Â merit, Â maternal, Â black, Â red, Â Â results from this experiment, producers can make comparieasy Â calving, Â heavy Â weaning. Â sons of the profitability of alTM Selling Â 100 Â Simmental Â & Â SimAngus Â Bulls Â falfa and other irrigated crops.â&#x20AC;? K-Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crop Water Alto Â see Â how Â our Â select Â bull Â lines Â can Â work Â Join Â us Â locator, which can be accessed for Â you. Â Â Lunch Â @ Â 11:30 Â and Â sale Â starts Â 1:00 Â MST. Â at the Mobile Irrigation Lab (http://www.mobileirrigationlab.com/), also helps producers evaluate economic returns, not only from alfalfa but also corn, wheat, sorghum, soybeans, and sunflowers getting zero to 24 inches of irrigation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Results show alternatives Tom Â & Â Kathy Â Hill Â and Â family Tom Â & Â Kathy Â Hill Â and Â family Â Â through crop selection and irBox Â 186, Â Stanford, Â MT Â 59479 Box Â 186, Â Stanford, Â MT Â 59479 Â Â rigation management to compensate for less irrigation, but (406) Â 566 (406) Â 566-Â-Â2479 -Â2479 Â 2479 Â water is still essential for crop production and unfortunately hillssimmentalmt@yahoo.com hillssimmentalmt@yahoo.com Â Â less water means smaller yields,â&#x20AC;? Klocke said.

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2007 Freightliner, Auto Shifter, 16-ton Wilmar tender with tip tops....................... $66,000

2-2004 Rogator with Air Max 1983 Freightliner with Tyler bed, 5500 hours..................... 16 ton tender............. $19,500 .................$66,000 & $69,000

1990 International with low miles, 42-ft. tender trailer with back auger, all hydraulic electric roll tarp................. $61,000

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

2003 Tyler 25-ton semi tender............................. $38,500

2008 Adams 25-ton semi tender with back auger, self-contained......................... $39,500

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2010 Case IH 4520 1100 hours, 70-ft. boom, Viper Pro, Smart Track....$223,000

1986 Kenworth Cummins 7 speed, Tyler 16-ton sideshooter............................... $29,500

1989 GMC semi-float with 8-ton Wilmar bed....... $21,000

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

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1999 Ag Chem with air spreader box, 70-ft. booms, 4900 hours................ $68,000 Doyle 8-ton blender on scale with new auger, 40 hp motor $18,500

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2006 Case FLX 4510 floater, 2005 Case 4010 New Leader Allison automatic, Cummins, G4 spinner, 7279 hours.......... FlexAir 810 box, Viper control.................................. $93,000 ler, autosteer, shedded every night, 7466 hours, runs great. ........... $107,000......$127,000

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FAIRFIELD BARLEY STRAW FOR SALE

Beef demand notes

By Darrell Mark, South Dakota State University Extension On the production side of the industry, the changing consumer tastes and preferences). In round bales - Can deliver focus has become whether the nation’s beef However, available information about beef Call (406) 870-9003 cow herd will begin to grow and eventudemand thus far in 2013 (while beef prices ally result in more beef production. On the were continuously setting new record highs) demand side of the industry, such growth would suggest that beef demand has been could mean an increase in beef consumpbetter than would have been expected. Contion. However, even if beef cow numbers are sider this: Let ‘em rub on a Lewis Cattle Oiler - not your fences. modestly higher at the beginning of 2014, it The demand for all fresh beef for the first will likely be 2016 before beef production, three quarters of 2013 was about 3% higher and therefore beef consumption, begins to than the same time period in 2012. That’s increase. In fact, beef consumption is forebased on a demand index that considers both casted to decline about 5% in 2014 to about quantities demanded and prices. In Econ 101 53 pounds per person (retail weight equivaterms, it represents an outward shift in the lent). In 2015, beef consumption could drop demand curve for beef. to 52 pounds per person. The National Restaurant Association reThe reduced quantities of beef availports that its Restaurant Performance Index able have translated into record beef prices (RPI) rose to a four-month high in October this year. From January through October, 2013. While this considers more than beef the price of all fresh retail beef averaged sales, dining out accounts for 40-50% of $4.925/lb. That’s up 5.3% compared to the consumer beef purchases in the U.S. The same time period in 2012. In October, the RPI was 100.9 in October, which indicates price of all fresh beef set a new record high slight expansion in the industry. The RPI is at $4.977/lb. Such higher prices, driven by constructed from a Current Situations Index smaller quantities, have many wondering and an Expectations Index. In October, the whether consumers will be willing and able Current Situations Index averaged 100.9, to continuously pay more for beef. It’s a which was one index point higher than in valid concern and is difficult to project for September. The Expectations Index rose 0.4 Serving Golden Triangle of MT future years (because it involves forecasting points higher in October to 100.9, signaling some cautious optimism about future restaurant sales. Beef and veal exports were 5.4% higher in October 2013 compared to a year ago, according to USDA’s trade data released last week. In fact, for Bulls Bred and Fed for the Commercial Cowman the first ten months of 2013, beef exports totaled 2.14 billion pounds, an increase of 4% compared to JanuaryOctober 2012. Beef exports to Japan continue higher, with October 2013 posting a 42% increase over a year ago. Year1 pm - Bear Paw Livestock, Chinook, MT to-date, beef exports to Japan are 47% higher than a year ago. Beef exports to Hong Kong and China (Taiwan) 70 Angus yearling bulls 12 Hereford yearling bulls continue strong as well. For the year-to-date, beef exports 1 registered yearling Hereford heifer to Taiwan have doubled relative to a year ago, while Hong 88 fancy commercial replacement heifers Kong’s imports of U.S. beef 49 Angus heifers weighing approximately 800# are up 67%. Beef exports to Canada and Mexico, histori39 F1 baldy heifers weighing approximately 750# cally among the U.S.’s largest beef export destinations, are 5-6% higher so far in 2013. While many of the U.S.’s beef customers have increased beef purchases this year, exports to South Korea, Vietnam, and other countries have declined this year. Russia continues to import no U.S. beef. A number of factors will Churchill Judge Reg: 43184497 A A R Ten x 9903 Reg: 16472165 Vermilion Bear Paw Reg: 16957663 determine the demand for beef CED +9 BW -0.6 WW +60 YW +118 CED +2.7 BW +2.4 WW +57 YW +95 BW +1.5 WW +67 YW +116 SC +.56 in the year to come, including SC +1.98 Doc +31 M +27 Marb +.88 M +29 M&G +58 CEM +1.6 SC +.9 M +30 Marb +.40 RE +.42 $B +83.62 RE +.78 $B +108.31 REA +.43 Marb +.28 Ranks in top 10% of breed for WW, YW, $F, $G consumer tastes and preferRanks in top 2% of breed for $B, $F, YW, Doc, SC, RADG His first sons sell March 3. His first calves are real standouts ences, consumer disposable Top 10% for BW, CW, Marb, RE, $W, $QG, $G *Semen Available* Selling 12 Sons *Semen Available* income, prices of competSelling 19 Sons *Semen Available* ing meats, general economic Hereford Sires Include: conditions in the U.S. and around the globe, and foreign Churchill Judge 1121Y ET, Angus Sires Include: exchange rates. While not an HH Advance 0022 and Sitz Upward 307R, AAR Ten X 9903, inclusive list, most of these SR Rendition 438 factors have created a bit of AAR Upward 9057, Vermilion Bear Paw, a headwind for beef demand Vermilion Dublin X414, in the last year. So, given the FF Dempsey Y11, TC Blaine 042, strength of domestic beef demand at retail and good export CCA McCoy 928T market sales in this last year’s challenging market environTeddy & Sara Crowley, 34075 Clear Creek Rd ment, there is reason to be Don & Dolly Weaver, 745 Weaver Lane Chinook, MT 59523 406-395-4962 Big Sandy, MT 59520 406-386-2244 optimistic about beef demand ccangus@mtintouch.net www.clearcreekangus.com dwhrfrd@yahoo.com www.weaverherefords.com in the year to come.

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Biodegradable packaging from cotton waste

By Rosalie Marion Bliss, Agricultural Research Service Proprietary agricultural waste blends provided by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists to industry partners are being used in a new process that literally grows custom packaging products to protect computers and other breakables during shipping. These biodegradable blends were developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) engineer Greg Holt and his colleagues at Lubbock, Texas. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency. The process involves combining cotton gin waste and fungi inside a cast, called a “tool,” where the two ingredients become one, resulting in a spongy-looking material similar in appearance to polystyrene foam. The custom-shaped end product is providing a cost-effective “green” alternative to extruded polystyrene foam packaging—an estimated $2 billon market. Holt works at the ARS Cotton Production and Processing Research Unit in Lubbock. His industry partner, Ecovative Design of Green Island, New York, developed the patented method that uses fungi as a workhorse. Woody cotton waste is blended, pasteurized, and embedded into a customized cast tool. Then the tool is injected with the fungus, which grows onto, in, and around the cotton waste, eventually forming a new, consistently textured, solid mass. Once the tool is opened, a custom-shaped solid mass emerges, which is biodegradable, compostable and flame retardant, but has the cushioning strength of synthetic packing material.   To learn which blends meet or exceed the same characteristics of extruded polystyrene foam, the lab evaluated the physical and mechanical properties of six different cotton-byproduct blends as a substrate for the fungal colonization. Each blend was inoculated with a single fungus using two different inoculation methods, for a total of 12 treatments that were evaluated for numerous physical and mechanical properties. Overall, the treatments tested well, and the results indicated that the blend and inoculation method needed are based on the end-use of the product.

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ALFALFA/GRASS HAY FOR SALE

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February 17, 2014 1:00 p.m. billings livestock Commission billings, Montana 220+ yeARlinGS & OveR 35 fAll yeARlinG BUllS

Our sale will feature one of the largest selections of Black and Red Simmental and Free SimAngus bulls in the US, the largest offering of Red SimGenetics in Montana, Popcorn & and a special selection of Angus bulls—all from six Big Sky area breeders.

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Milk: The double-edged sword of the beef cowherd

By Jay Jenkins, UNL Extension Educator, University of Nebraska Milk is clearly a good thing in the beef cowherd. Heavier milking cows produce heavier calves. But at what cost? High milk cows pay a biological penalty relative to cows with lower milking ability. This penalty occurs in two ways: Additional feed required Higher milk cows require more nutrients to support their greater milk production. (NRC, 1996) Higher milk cows have higher maintenance requirements. Which means they require more nutrients year around than a similar sized cow with lower milking ability. (Ferrell and Jenkins, 1984) This is believed to be related to a greater visceral organ mass relative to empty body weight. (Jenkins et al., 1988) Diminishing returns to additional milk A study conducted at UNL (Lewis et al., 1990) had three groups of cows with similar body size, but with different levels of milking ability. They found that the importance of the dam’s milk in increasing weaning weight was greatest for calves from the low milk group and least for the high milk group. In the low milk group each 11.8 pounds of additional milk that the cows gave equated to one additional pound of calf weaning weight. The medium milk group required 15.2 added pounds of milk from the dam to produce the same one additional pound of calf weaning weight. The high milk group needed 52.6 pounds of dam milk to produce that one additional pound of calf weaning weight. High milk cows are less efficient An analysis of the biological and economic efficiency for the three levels of milk production in that same UNL study found that the low milk group was not only more biologically efficient (calf weight/total feed energy required), but were more economically efficient as well (income/expenses) (van Oijen et al., 1993). The researchers ended their paper by stating “Recommendations to use breeds of cattle with high milk levels as dams in commercial production and to select for higher milking ability in beef breeds already with an adequate milk level are questionable.” How has the industry responded? What has happened in the industry in the 20 years since those researchers cautioned us against adding higher than necessary levels of milk in a beef cowherd? There has been a strong genetic trend for increased milk in virtually every major beef breed, except those that originated as dual-purpose breeds. In Angus cattle, for example, the average milk EPD has increased from approximately six pounds in 1990 to 23 pounds in 2013. At least we are getting heavier calves as a result of the increased milk, right? Maybe so, but you would be hard pressed to find the data to support it. Three major collections of cowherd performance records show virtually no increase in average weaning weight over the last 20 years (Kansas Farm Management Association; North Dakota Cow Herd Appraisal Performance Software Summary; and the New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas Standardized Performance Analysis Summary). How can this be? Limited forage resources appear to be the likely culprit. In an Oklahoma study reported by Brown et al. in 2005, cows with the highest milking ability actually gave less milk than cows with average milking ability as forage quality declined during the summer. The decline in nutritive value of forage had greater effects on higher-milking cows than the cows with average milk yield. Not surprisingly, the researchers reported that there was an interaction between cow size and the level of milk that the forage could support. They stated, “There seems to be a practical maximum sire milk EPD for heavier cows, above which, increases in daughter milk yield do not occur, with the maximum effective sire EPD becoming smaller as cow size increases.” What does all this mean? The obvious answer is that it is possible to get too much milking ability in your herd. Cows with higher levels of milking ability cost you more to feed than those with lower milking ability. Not only that, but in cows where milking ability is too high to be supported CONTINUED ON PAGE A16

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by your feed resources; you may actually see them wean lighter calves. Increased costs, lower returns, now that is bad news! It may also mean that you need to stop selecting for increased milking ability. Given the research findings, and the genetic trend of the nation’s cowherd, it is very likely that your cowherd is near the practical maximum for your ranch. Unfortunately there is no one-size-fits-all milk EPD that will work for every ranch. It depends on cow size, available feed resources, how and when you market, and many other factors. What can you do? Look over your cowherd and your records for clues. High milk cows often have lower body condition scores than low milk cows. There is also a tendency for high milk cows to have longer calving intervals, later calving dates, and lower calving percentages than cows with lower milking abilities. Look over the milk EPDs of your bull battery and compare them to your weaning weights. Be careful though, weaning weights vary considerably due to environmental conditions. Consider growth EPDs as well. It is possible that higher weights may be due to more growth rather than more milk. Our industry has a long history of crazy trends that take a long time to recover from, let’s not make milking ability become one of those trends. ##### If you want to look young and thin, hang around old fat people.

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Tentative hunting regulation discussions

Fish, Wildlife & Parks has set January meeting dates in north central Montana to discuss the tentative hunting regulations for the next two years. At the meetings, FWP will present proposals to aid the recovery of Montana’s declining deer populations by reducing hunting pressure on antlerless mule deer and white-tailed deer. Wildlife managers surmise Montana’s deer numbers are in decline statewide due to a number of unique circumstances—from the cyclical nature of mule deer populations to predation and disease and from drought to tough winter conditions. For the next two hunting seasons, with a few exceptions to address game damage issues, FWP proposes to: 1) convert general mule deer seasons to antlered-only; 2) eliminate most mule deer B, or antlerless, licenses; 3) eliminate white-tailed deer B licenses in Regions 4 and 6 and in most of Region 5. Details on the proposed hunting regulations are available on FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov. Click “2014-2015 Hunting Proposals,” The proposals encompass hunting season dates and nearly every huntable species in the state, including antelope, black bear, bighorn sheep, bison, deer, elk, moose, mountain goat, mountain lion, and a variety of upland game birds. Comments may be submitted at the local meetings or online at fwp.mt.gov. Written comments may be sent to: FWP—Wildlife Bureau, Attn: Public Comment, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701. For questions not covered on the website, call 406-444-2612. Comments are due by 5 p.m. on Jan. 24, 2014. The Fish & Wildlife Commission will adopt final regulations in February. All public meetings in FWP Region 4 will start at 7 p.m. January 13, 2014 … Fort Benton City Commission meeting room, main street, Ft Benton January 14, 2014 … Conrad Community Center, 106 South Delaware, Conrad January 15, 2014 … Stanford City Hall small conference room, Stanford January 16, 2014 … Fairfield Community Hall on Main Street , Fairfield January 16, 2014 … Lewistown Area Office FWP, 215 W Aztec Dr (airport), Lewistown January 21, 2014 … Paris Gibson Alternative H.S. cafeteria, 2400 Central Ave., Great Falls.

MonDak Pulse Day

MonDak Pulse Day is set for February 26, 2014 in Wolf Point, Montana at the Elks Club. The keynote speaker Dr. Jill Clapperton, renowned soil scientist, will be covering the roots of soil health and feed the soil - strengthening the foundation of agriculture. Jill Clapperton (PhD) is the President and Co-founder of Rhizoterra Inc. and a well-known international lecturer and advocate for practices that promote soil health. Her company, Rhizoterra works with people, companies, and institutions that are interested in making informed decisions about soil health and food quality based on science. Jill conducts on farm research, studying products and other farming and cropping practices that influence soil ecosystem function. Specifically trying to understand how we can best benefit from improved soil biological fertility. Rhizoterra believes that healthy soil grows healthy food, and healthy people (livestock, too) that all live in a healthy watershed. Jill Clapperton was the Rhizosphere Ecologist for 16 years at Agriculture and Agri- Food Canada’s Lethbridge Research Centre in Lethbridge Alberta Canada. In 2006, she moved to the USA with her husband and son. Also on the agenda are Brian Jenks, Weed Scientist for the North Central Research Extension Center in Minot, ND covering weed control issues for successful pulse crop production; and Ron Larson, manager of the Montana Seed Growers Association and the Montana Seed Laboratory in Bozeman. Ron will be talking about pulse crop seed testing, seed borne disease considerations and certifying crops. There will be a pulse crop industry update from Shannon Berndt and/or Kaye Effertz from Northern Pulse Growers Association and Kim Murray will discuss the pulse check-off. Registration begins at 8:30, lunch is included and the workshop concludes at 2:30 p.m. There will be door prizes, so please join us for the fourteenth annual MonDak Pulse Day.

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Wild World of Weeds workshop set

By NDSU Extension Service The 16th annual Wild World of Weeds workshop is set for Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at the Fargodome, according to Rich Zollinger, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service weed specialist. The workshop is intended for agricultural professionals who advise growers on weed control and herbicide use, crop consultants, agronomists, agricultural dealers and distributors, Extension agents and industry representatives. NDSU scientists, including Andy Robinson, Brian Jenks, Greg Endres, Kirk Howatt, Harlene Hatterman-Valenti, Mike Ostlie, Angela Kazmierczak, Rod Lym and Zollinger, will present information on a variety of environmental and weed science topics during the workshop. Also doing a presentation is Dick Beardsley, former marathon runner who will talk about his career and near-fatal farm accident. Registration begins at 7:45 a.m., with the first session beginning at 8:30. Topics for the workshop are: • NDSU research updates on small grains, corn, soybeans, edible legumes, oil seed crops, root crops, minor crops, weed biology, noxious/troublesome weeds, and adjuvants and formulations • Survey of relevant weed science issues • Cultural practices of weed control • Factors of pre-emergent herbicides • Herbicide residue and carryover • Controlling waterhemp, ragweed, kochia in soybeans and palmer amaranth The agenda and a registration form are available at http:// www.ndsu.edu/weeds. The registration fee is $85 until January 17 and $125 after that date. The registration fee covers food and resource materials. Registration is available only on the Web. Six and a half credits for the certified crop adviser program will be given for attending the workshop. The credits are for pest management. For more information, contact Zollinger at (701) 231-8157 or r.zollinger@ndsu.edu.

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One step toward solving antibiotic resistance

By University of Wyoming Extension membranes and exchange cellular material. Pursued by death squads. Assassins at His research was published in the November every turn. PLOSGenetics journal. It ain’t easy being Myxococcus xanthus – Aaron Boehm 406-355-4402 Rudyard, MT Through that research, Wall, an associate or worse – another bacterium in their path. professor in the Department of Molecular Luckily for humans, the soil bacteria Biology, found that membrane fusion can hooligans (depending upon which side of also provide protection from bacteria hit men. the single cell microorganisms you’re on) Myxococcus xanthus are unusual in the and scientists at the University of Wyoming bacteria world – they are social, said Wall. (UW) could be building steps toward solving They interact and form units of cells that antibiotic resistance. exhibit group movement. The death rate for patients with seri“They live in soil, which is a cosmopolitan ous infections treated in hospitals is about environment made up of thousands of differtwice that in patients with infections caused ent kinds of microbe species, and myxobacby non-resistant bacteria, according to the teria have the ability to recognize each other World Health Organization. Many infecand can aggregate in response to starvation tious diseases risk becoming untreatable and and build spectacular fruiting structures that uncontrollable. can be seen with the naked eye,” said Wall. Antibiotic resistance extends far beyond However, different strains or isolates of being unable to control illnesses like pneumothe same bacteria species do not play nice in nia. Ineffective antibiotics could compromise the sandbox. organ transplants, cancer chemotherapy and Top Quality Horned and Polled Yearling Bulls “Frequently, one can find that one strain major surgery. Proven Genetics, Carcass Quality and Efficiency will kill another strain of the same species,” Resistance begins with the bacteria version Private Treaty - Call for Details said Wall, who joined the department in 2007. of a very intimate hello and handshake then Dale Sand - Fairfield, MT These components are typically called baca complex process of exchanging immunity. (406) 590-8059 or (406) 799-1859 or (406) 467-2818 teriocins – specific peptides or proteins that Molecular biologist Dan Wall in the ColByron Bayers, Twin Bridges, Montana recognize another closely related bacterium lege of Agriculture and Natural Resources (406) 684-5465 and kills it unless it encodes an immunity and his research group found that myxobacteprotein, said Wall. The cell that produces ria recognize related strains and can join outer the bacteriocin also has to make an immunity factor to protect itself from the toxin. Any related neighboring cell 406-453-0010 that doesn’t have the immunity Montana Toll Free factor is targeted and killed – a much more violent end than 1-800-452-0010 those who lose immunity on 4212 North Star Blvd. #4 Distributing Company Great Falls, Montana that television show “Survivor.” RECENT TRADES Wall’s lab determined that a gene necessary for the transfer of outer membrane material 1993 Wilmar 765 self-proCrop acts as a cell surface receptor pelled sprayer, rebuilt 75– the molecular mechanism Protection for recognition between cells. ft. booms, 600 gallon tank, System Wall swapped the ‘receptor’ Raven 450 controller, GPS, 15, 42 and 70 gallon capacity between two strains that did trailer included. 4800 hours.. not belong to the same recogThe Handler is designed primarily nition group, allowing them .......................................Call for direct induction of chemical to exchange outer membrane into sprayers. components, and in these cases, it provided protection Bring in any competition AD and we’ll from killing. match their price!! “We’ve interpreted this See us at MAGIE result to mean there is an imJanuary 16, 17, 18 Replace Problem Solenoid munity factor(s) that can be Booth A1 & A2 transferred between cells,” Valves with Electric Ball Complete Systems On Hand for he said. John Deere and all other brands Valves By extension, the exchange process could also play a role 20-years experience...We service what we sell in antibiotic resistance, he said. NOW Wall’s research is also IN ST OCK down-to-earth. His discoverNEW Raven ies can apply to processes in the bacteria’s home turf. Guidance “Our lab species of myxoNew Low Price Of $1695 bacteria are commonly found in soil,” said Wall. “They prey Call for Special Pricing on other bacterial and fungal ✔ Touchscreen Display organisms, including crop ✔ On-Screen Guidance (Optional) pathogens.” ✔ Detailed Datalogging ✔ Reports Call us about our ✔ Controller Area Network (CAN) Technology In another study, they found ✔ Profile ✔ Scout - Map field boundaries myxobacteria produce differor create in-depth field maps. ent types of broad-spectrum antibiotics, which serve as weapons to neutralize and kill All ✔ Guidance ✔ Boom Section Control prey bacteria for enzymatic Shapes ✔ Boom Height Control ✔ One Package digestion as food. and Sizes “And, importantly, myxoLiquid Storage bacteria do not harm crops, Tanks We carry all Parts & Filters so in a separate project we Excellent Selection are exploring the utility of for self-propelled On Hand myxobacteria as a biological sprayers and floater trucks 10,000 gallon poly fertilizer storage tanks on hand control agent to protect crops,” said Wall.

Dry, rotary soft winter wheat straw, large round bales with over the edge John Deere net wrap. Trucking available or will load......................................................... $20/bale Limited supply of small square straw bales............. $2/bale

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APEX WINDY 078

16237970

Selling: Heavily Muscled Yearling Bulls

Explosive performance coupled with consistency has made 078 progeny very popular here and in other herds in which he has been used. 078 shows, has and transmits above average muscling, deep quartered, wide topped progeny in an eye appealing moderate frame, all with excellent dispositions. Owned with Wheeler Mountain Ranch, Whitehall, MT, and Heucherts, ND.

Igenity Proﬁle--BVD-PI tested

A tremendous set of poppin thick sons by: Apex Windy 078 Apex Focus 108 H A R B Imus 117-341 WMR Hero 829 Sitz Uncommon 102 Basin Payweight 107S

Apex Wide Track 4401 Apex Wide Track 545 R B Active Duty 010 WMR Timeless 120 Connealy Consensus 7229 Mohnen Long Distance 1639

Plus A Select Group of Solid Foundation Females

BW +3.9 WW +72 YW +110 SC +1.57 Milk +41 CW MB REA FAT $W $F $G $B +40 +.38 +.15 +.046 +50.96 +50.21 +17.12 +74.76

Sire: H A R B Windy 702 JH MGS: Apex Mtn Front 044

APEX WIDE TRACK 4401

17143439

H A R B IMUS 117-341 17116750

Sire: H A R B Imus 117 MGS: Connealy Lead On BW +1.5 WW +61 YW +100 SC I+.76 Milk +32 CW MB REA FAT $W $F $G $B +31 +.74 +.42 +009 +40.97 +42.48 +39.59 +87.97

The high selling bull in the 2012 Apex Sale, 4401’s pedigree is stacked with immortal greats, 545 and 053, a lineage for siring very productive daughters and powerful range bulls all in combination with tremendous carcass merits. 4401 offers a unique outcross performance for growth, muscle, & longevity. Two Great Grandams, 1080, a 2000 model & 7069, a 1997 model are still working in the herd. Several good stout sons sell 3/4/14. Owned with Felton Angus Ranch.

We purchased Harrison’s “Imus” a standout during the 2012 Midland Bull test, ADG 4.18, MBT 116, 365 wt 1415. 341’s Powerful dam, “Erica Anne” just sold for $13,500, certainly a solid foundation proven female. An Imus son while on tour here at Apex, weaned off at 880#, WR 123. His 078 sired dams record, 2/124, YR 1/110. Look for him 3/4/14.

WMR TIMELESS 120 16762382

Sire: WMR Timeless 458 MGS: Alberda Right Time 326 BW +4.2 WW +61 YW +118 SC -.04 Milk +27 CW MB REA FAT $W $F $G $B

I+43 I+.19 I+.49 I+.014 +22.62 +62.61 +16.54 +72.74

A good kind, hard working Timeless son. We really liked his dam and his sire’s level of performance is above reproach. His progeny have the quality, style and foundation needed for building a cow herd.

Sire: Apex Wide Track 545 MGS: Apex Focus 053

BW +3.6 WW +66 YW +119 SC +.98 Milk +26 CW MB REA FAT $W $F $G $B +32 -.22 +.37 -.010 +45.80 +66.05 -2.05 +50.12

APEX WIDE TRACK 545 15254818 Sire: Apex 450 Wide Track 052 MGS: Hoff Head of The Class SC534

BW +3.8 WW +65 YW +135 SC +1.72 Milk +28 CW MB REA FAT $W $F $G $B +32 -.13 +.21 +.002 +33.50 +90.34 -.11 +55.93

545 is co-owned with Felton Angus Ranch. Wide Track is producing a huge battery of powerful range bulls. His sons on test are all top gainers, large scrotaled with sound feet and legs. 545 has added superb carcass values. Note his $F +90.34.

AI Sires Represented:

CONNEALY CONSENSUS 7229

BASIN PAYWEIGHT 107S

SITZ UNCOMMON

R B ACTIVE DUTY 010

BUILD MOMENTUM IN YOUR HERD’S GENETICS. The females offered represent an outcross of elite APEX genetics.

• Deeply embedded in our pedigrees: APEX offers a real opportunity for the progressive cattleman to add APEX Value-Added Traits with high quality, superior females to their programs. • These heifers carry foundation maternal, easy ﬂeshing, great dispositions, and carcass values in their genes. • The APEX Advantage: Essential characteristics for today’s global markets. • Bangs vaccinated. • Many are half sisters to the bulls selling 3/04/13.

The Swanson Families • 8056 Valier Hwy • Valier, MT 59486 Daryle & Pam Kirby Kurt Upper Ranch 406-279-3548 406-472-3245 406-279-3341 406-472-3341 Request Sale Info & Booklet: apex@3rivers.net • www.apexangus.com

PEX

NGUS

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Winter Fair Farm Forum

“Are You Getting a Passing Grade in Farm Family Business Management?” This will be the topic addressed by Dick Wittman at the daylong seminar to be held at the Eagles Club in Lewistown, Montana, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, January 24, 2014. This session examines key managerial proficiencies that must be implemented to succeed in a family farm business and pass it successfully from generation to generation. It also covers the consequences of failing to adopt these practices in everyday operations. Participants can score themselves on proficiencies in personnel, financial and marketing management. This session highlights a learning path for implementing a systems approach and proven strategies for managing a family farm business. There will be two case study sessions following each formal seminar which will allow participants to engage in actual problem solving of real world family business transition challenges and conflicts. “ I am a firm believer in the preservation of the family farm as the preferred entity to manage and steward our food production industry. This belief has been a primary driver in motivating me to help family farmers adopt more professional management practices.” says Wittman. Dick Wittman currently manages a 19,000 acre crop, cattle and timber operation in northern Idaho. He also provides seminars, workshops and private consulting services on a part-time basis to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, and lenders. Dick received his MBA in Finance from the University of Utah. He worked in the Farm Credit System for eight years. He is on the faculty of The Executive Program for Agricultural Producers and recently completed a term as president of the Farm Financial Standards Council. There will be two formal seminar sessions beginning at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. each followed by a case study. Lunch will be served at noon, with Beef Quality Assurance from 12:30 to 1:00. Lunch will be provided by Torgerson’s. More meeting details can be found at http://www.msuextension.org/judithbasin/ or by contacting the Judith Basin Extension Office at 406-566-2277 or emailing christen.cook@montana.edu.

Conservation Stewardship Program applications due

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is opening the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) for new enrollments for 2014. Producers interested in participating in the program must submit applications to NRCS by January 17, 2014. The CSP is a Farm Bill conservation program that helps established conservation stewards with taking their level of natural resource management to the next level to improve both their agricultural production and provide valuable conservation benefits such as cleaner and more abundant water, as well as healthier soils and better wildlife habitat. CSP is now in its fifth year and so far, NRCS has partnered with producers to enroll more than 59 million acres across the nation. The program emphasizes conservation performance — producers earn higher payments for higher performance. In CSP, producers install conservation enhancements to make positive changes in soil quality, soil erosion, water quality, water quantity, air quality, plant resources, animal resources and energy. Eligible landowners and operators in all states and territories can enroll in CSP through January 17 to be eligible for 2014 funding. While local NRCS offices accept CSP applications year round, NRCS evaluates applications during announced ranking periods. To be eligible for this year’s enrollment, producers must have their applications submitted to NRCS by the closing date. 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. Learn more about CSP by visiting the NRCS website http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/site/national/ home or a local NRCS field office.

Conventionally produced beef… safe and sustainable?

By Dr. Paul Beck, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture duces over 41,000 nanograms of estrogen We are all bombarded with the propaper day and a pre-pubertal girl over 54,000 ganda that conventionally raised beef is not nanograms. healthy or sustainable by media, society, and Great strides have been made in the efeven some of our fellow producers. Organic, ficiency of beef production over the last 30 all-natural, and grass-fed beef is lauded as years, retaining beef’s status as a safe, afthe only environmentally sustainable way to fordable, and preferred staple in our larders. produce beef. While these are great marketMost of the increase in efficiency has come ing tools for niche markets, they do not fit from the stocker and finishing segments of two of the cornerstones of sustainability… our industry, but between 60 and 80% of the namely economically feasible for consumers carbon footprint of beef production is in the to purchase and capability to produce adecow-calf sector. Thus, the cow-calf sector quately to meet demand. Current technology is where future improvements in efficiency enables the beef industry to produce 131% need to be made. In many instances, simple more beef than in 1977 with 70% fewer improvements in the husbandry practices animals, utilizing less water and feed while we have in place at the local level can boost producing less methane and carbon dioxide. the efficiency of the entire beef production If production was shifted back to a grass chain. finishing industry like America in the 1880’s In closing, the beef industry can continue or countries like Australia or Argentina are to provide a safe, affordable, and plentiful known for (which incidentally are develop(and thus sustainable) product to consumers, ing their own grain finishing capabilities), as long as we have available the tools to do Jude Capper, noted sustainability consultant, it. If we begin limiting technology for beef estimates it would require 64 million more production (such as beta agonists or lean head of grass fed cattle than are currently finely textured beef) then our ability to meet needed in conventionally produced cattle. consumer demand will be limited as well. This would require millions more acres of pasture and much greater resource use (fuel, water, and fertilizer) to provide equivalent beef production to the consumers. There are multiple tools that beef producers use to provide efficient economically sustainable protein to consumers. Growth promoting hormones and ionophores (compounds like Rumensin, Bovatec, or Gainpro) increase the rate of growth and feed efficiency of cattle. These are compounds that not only are available to the feedlot sector but can be used by Arkansas cow-calf and stocker producers as well. Research at the University of Arkansas Livestock and Forestry Research Station proves that growing steers implanted with growth promotants and supplemented with ionophores gained 40 pounds more than steers that did not receive these technologies, leading to increased beef production and improved economic sustainability. Ionophores are antimicrobial compounds that inhibit the growth of rumen microbes that disrupt ruminal fermentation; thus they help capture more feed energy. Implants increase muscle mass and decrease fat which is more energetically efficient for growing calves. These compounds are proven safe in production of our food supply. A common misconception about our beef supply is the estrogen content of beef from implanted beef cattle. Where a 3 ounce serving of beef from an implanted contains about 1.9 nanograms of estrogen, common foods like peas or soybean products contain 10 times that amount and cabbage contains 100 times that amount per serving. As far as these levels of hormone affecting development of our youth, a pre-pubertal boy pro-

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Join us at the Ranch for our March 7th Production Sale!

Cowboy Collectibles, Americana, Native American, Tack and more At RLP Sale Barn January 26, 2014 10:00 am RLP Auctions (406) 369-2640

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100 Red Angus Bulls 120 Home Grown Commercial Heifers Select Group of Fancy Registered Heifers

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Montana Hereford Directory

Anchor Polled Herefords 406-467-2880, Vaughn, MT

Anderson Ranch

406-848-2588, Emigrant, MT

Banjo Ranch

Hess Herefords

406-567-2345, Denton, MT

Holden Herefords J Bar E Ranch

406-765-7068, Plentywood, MT

Bear Paw Herefords

406-425-2252, Absarokee, MT

Beery’s Land & Livestock Co 406-773-5710, 406-773-5721 Vida, MT www.beeryherefords.com

Broken Pick Ranch

L Bar W Ranch

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

McMurry Cattle

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

M/D Herefords

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

406-778-2393, Baker, MT

Cherry Springs Ranch

Merrimac Cattle Company

406-425-1411, Bridger, MT

Churchill Cattle Co

406-284-6421, Manhattan, MT www.churchillcattle.com

Cooper Hereford Ranch

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

Dutton Hereford Ranch

406-875-2138, Pompeys Pillar, MT

Ehlke Herefords

406-778-2320, Plevna, MT

406-278-3406, Conrad, MT

Bulls for sale - private treaty dale@churchillcattle.com

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Located in Eastern Montana, 28 miles north of Circle

503 MT HWY 254 Vida, MT 59274 Visitors always welcome, customer satisfaction

Otis Ranch

406-322-4425, Columbus, MT

Elings Polled Herefords

Dale Venhuizen (406) 580-6421

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

NJW Polled Herefords

Diemert Ranch

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

Churchill Cattle Co. Manhattan, MT

Website: www.beeryherefords.com

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

406-832-3219, Wise River, MT

406-288-3330, Gold Creek, MT

Churchill Sensation 028X

EASTERN MONTANA HEREFORD CONNECTION

406-639-2569, Lodge Grass, MT

Dallas Polled Herefords

406-432-3412, Lothair, MT

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

MJB Ranch

406-223-4518, Emigrant, MT

406-368-2244, Canyon Creek, MT

Quality Bulls - reasonable prices

406-735-4493, Geyser, MT

Curlew Cattle Co

406-287-9947, Whitehall, MT

Hereford Genetics From Churchill There’s Nothing Else Like It!

406-279-3301, Valier, MT

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

406-357-3216, Chinook, MT

r Polled Hereford n c ho

Rafter Ranch

Sidwell Ranch

Snowshoe Cattle Company Sparks Herefords

Storey Hereford Ranch

406-587-3024, Bozeman, MT

Thomas Herefords

Diemert Ranch Herefords Since 1909

406-560-8122, 406-544-1536 Feddes Herefords Gold Creek, MT Tim 406-284-6810, Manhattan, MT www.thomasherefords.com Dan 406-570-1602 www.feddes.com

Fort Keogh Livestock Research

406-874-8200, Miles City, MT

Genex Hawkeye West

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

Tomlinson Herefords

406-846-1370, Deer Lodge, MT

Vandeberg Ranch

406-323-1297, Roundup, MT

Wichman Herefords

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

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

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

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Your Northeastern Montana source for quality Hereford bulls Also bred Hereford heifers for sale

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J Bar E Ranch Plentywood, MT

Arvid Eggen - 406-765-7068 Lorrie Eggen - 406-765-8219 Jay-De Eggen - 406-671-7149

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Marking a Donation to Agriculture in Montana Schools On your Montana Income Tax Return Provides educational

ALFALFA SEED FOR SALE Certified Wrangler

opportunities for teachers and students to learn the importance of agriculture to Montana.

Provides a vehicle for all Montana Agriculture Organizations to promote the use of materials for education about agriculture across curriculum by our state’s teachers. Provides educational materials and teaching aids to schools.

Certified Shaw

Call Ernest Johnson 406-357-4182 or cell: 262-3081 or 262-3809

Ladak

HAY FOR SALE

150 ton Haybet barley hay 400 ton grass/alfalfa hay 1500# bales – Net wrap (3 full wraps) Call 406-773-5835

Montana Hereford Directory

“The Best in Line One Breeding”

48TH ANNUAL SALE Holden Herefords PRODUCTION March 10, 2014 3139 Valier Dupuyer Rd Valier, MT 59486

www.holdenherefords.com email: jtholden@3rivers.net

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

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

at the ranch

SELLING

135 Powerful Performance Tested Yearling Bulls 105 Big, Stout Yearling Bulls 30 18 month old Bulls 12 Top Quality Yearling Heifers 20 Fall Calving Cows and Heifer Calves

Classic Genetics

M/D Herefords

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

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

Bulls for Sale Private Treaty Watch for Sale date at New Barn

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) Richard, Becky and Taylor Sidwell Home: (406) 322-4425 Cell: (406) 670-4227 Taylor: (406) 425-2636

Sparks Herefords Selling 23

coming 2-year old, Horned Hereford bulls at the ranch, Plevna, MT

February 15, 2014

at 1:00 PM • Lunch at noon

Phone 406-778-2320

for more information Visit our website at www.sparksherefords.com Visitors welcome Delivery available

THOMAS Registered 2’s & Yearling Bulls for Sale HEREFORDS Sons of old proven sires like: Gold Creek, MT Richard & Shirley (406) 560-8122 Bruce & Tammy (406) 544-1536

bruce@thomasherefords.com

View our Private Treaty Sale info at WWW.THOMASHEREFORDS.COM

• XTD 6T RST TMP 9A ET • DH Yampa Dominator • DR Achiever 8403 • BP Red Standard 212U

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

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WANTED

18- or 20-ft. grain box and hoist for tandem truck Phone Bob 406-250-6080 or Zane 406-600-8113, Kalispell, MT

##### Dear God, Thank you for my baby brother, but what I prayed for was a puppy. Signed, Joyce

All the pieces of the prairie, including sage grouse, are important to the whole system.

All the pieces are important

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By Bruce Auchly, FWP Region 4 Information Officer Several decades ago, I took apart a 1973 Ford Maverick engine. For the mechanically inclined – I’m not but occasionally I qualify under a special dispensation – the engine had a blown head gasket. After I finished putting everything back together, I had an odd piece of metal left over. It was a small L-shaped bracket, kind of like a bracket used to hold a shelf to a wall, but much, much shorter. I think I still have it in the bottom of my tool box. It’s never good to reassemble a machine and have parts left over, though believe me when I say I’ve done it more than once. In this case, I went to a mechanic, part in hand, and asked, what the heck. As I recall he said it fit near where the gas line entered the carburetor and was meant to prevent vapor lock. I’m sure I stared at him blankly, so he smiled and said as long as the car runs I probably didn’t need it. I remember that story every time I go hunting in the fall and see a bird or some wee mammal I’m not hunting. As long as the engine runs, do we really need it? Sometimes the question is what is necessary and what’s not when it comes to wildlife and the land. Maybe the better question is why do we have to choose? For every plant there is an herbivore. For every herbivore there is a carnivore. And in the end there are scavengers for all. Although some of the relationships are not so easily connected. For example, Montana’s mixed grass prairie hosts a variety of animals, some bigger, think antelope, some smaller, think bobolink. Each species is part of the complex whole. Take away the bobolink with its yellow-hooded head, black face and bubbling, gurgling, “bobolink” call and an antelope hunter might not notice the difference but the entire prairie has been degraded. The same holds true when a prairie is bulldozed and with it a sage grouse lek or a prairie marsh is drained and a population of plains spadefoot toad disappears. Eventually we risk vapor lock; the land machine seizes up, refuses to run. Or take the black-tailed prairie dog, a Great Plains native, feasting on the short grasses that grew in the dry environment. Atop the mounds next to their underground burrows, prairie dogs can see predators from afar, such as coyotes and bobcats. So predators adapted. Raptors drop from the sky like lightning bolts. Badgers go underground. Who needs prairie dogs, you may ask. The answer is lots of parts of the prairie engine depend on the barking rodent. Just because we don’t understand the purpose of a bird, reptile or mammal doesn’t mean it’s not important. One shouldn’t discard parts he deems unnecessary whether it’s the unknown pieces of the land mechanism or the odds and ends of a mechanic’s workshop. Every home handyman has jars or even boxes of cogs and wheels, bits and pieces. Maybe that’s why I still have that little odd-shaped piece of metal in my tool box, though the Ford long ago went to the recyclers. ##### About half of the carbon dioxide emitted by humans in the last 200 years has been absorbed by the Earth’s oceans, causing fish migration routes to alter, sea levels to rise, coastal erosion to intensify, and currents that move nutrients upward from the deep sea to become disturbed.

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Concrete Stock Water Tanks 600- to 1000-gallon capacity

DELIVERY AVAILABLE

Super Fenceline Concrete Feed Bunks

38” wide x 19” deep x 8-ft. long

IN STOCK

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Three Forks, MT

Be safe when using electric space heaters

By Oklahoma State University With temperatures slowly making their annual nosedive in Oklahoma, all of us will be seeking ways to stay toasty warm throughout the winter months. Electric space heaters may be an option when you are looking to heat a room or specific area in your house, said Gina Peek, Oklahoma State University (OSU) Cooperative Extension housing and consumer specialist. “Space heaters aren’t designed to replace a home’s heating system, but, when used safely and properly, they can provide plenty of supplemental heat,” she said. As a first step, inspect your heater before firing it up. Check the cord and the plug for damage, said Peek. “It’s important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions when operating your space heater, but don’t use it if you suspect it is damaged in any way,” she said. If you are purchasing a new electric space heater, look for the latest models to ensure it incorporates the most upto-date safety standards, as well as products with the UL (Underwriters Laboratories) certification mark. Use heaters on level, hard, nonflammable surface such as ceramic tile floors, but not on top of other furniture where it could fall,” Peek said. “Place your heater least 3 feet away from bedding, drapes, furniture or other flammable materials. It also shouldn’t be located near anyone who is sleeping.” Avoid using heaters in damp, wet areas such as outdoors or in bathrooms, unless the product is designed to operate in those conditions. Heaters should be plugged directly into the wall, and extension cords should only be used when absolutely necessary. “Once the heater is plugged in, if you notice the plug getting hot, it could be a sign the outlet may need to be replaced, and you should contact a qualified electrician for assistance,” she said. Be sure to keep children and pets away from space heaters, and turn it off when you are not in the area or when you go to sleep. “Space heaters are a source of heat when you just want to warm up a small area,” Peek said. “Following a few safety precautions will help you take advantage of that warmth without worrying about fire, electrocution or other hazards.”

Mobile Cattle Tracker app offers data collection system

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR  A new app from EdMedia at the University of NebraskaLincoln (UNL) allows the cow/calf producer to enter events electronically as they happen. Cow/calf records need to be collected at specific times during the year, such as at weaning, pregnancy checks and at calving. However, they can be difficult to keep up with, said Richard Randle, a beef cow/calf production management veterinarian in the university’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. “Records are a useful part of making any management decisions,” Randle said. “So, we developed the Mobile Cattle Tracker app so data could be electronically entered as events happen.” Production data like birth records, health records, weights and measurements and management activities need to be entered real time, so that they can be available for review when animals are gathered and worked, Randle said. Mobile Cattle Tracker allows producers to collect and access cattle records when they are needed. The app isn’t a record keeping program, but a way to collect data, Randle said. After data is collected it then can be emailed as an Excel file attachment. The app allows producers to keep records from year to year and can be started at any time during the production year. The app is available in the Apple store and will soon be available in the Google Play store. It is available for iOS and Android devices. A demo version also will be available soon. For more information or to download the app, visit real. unl.edu. ##### My friend’s daughter came home from school very upset, and said, “Emma says you’re the tooth fairy! Is that true?” My friend was caught off guard and said, “Well, yes,” and her daughter cried, “Mo-om! How could you go out every night like that and leave us here alone?”

Mid-South Stocker Conference set for February 18-19

By Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler, Extension Beef Specialist, University of Kentucky The 2014 Mid-South Stocker Conference will be the ninth consecutive one and will be held February 18 and 19, 2014. The conference will be hosted at the Paris Landing State Park and Conference Center at Buchanan, Tennessee. As with the preceding conferences, this one is a joint effort by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension, the University of Tennessee Extension, Mid-South Stocker Cattle Association, Bayer Animal Health, and BEEF. The objectives of the conference are to provide information that will aid producers in exploring ideas for the production of efficient performing healthy cattle and determining the role and contribution of stocker production in the total beef industry effectively meeting consumer expectations. These objectives are being accomplished through “take home” research based information and topics that present innovative ideas that can be readily applied to individual operations. The conference will also provide a unique opportunity for producers to interact with nationally renowned cattle specialists and other operators from the Mid-South and Midwest. In addition, industry professionals in the animal health, equipment, cattle nutrition and marketing participating in the trade show will be available for consultation. For additional information, contact either local University of Kentucky Extension or University of Tennessee Extension offices or go to the web site: http://midsouthstocker.org/ Or contact Mr. Rusty Evans, UT Extension, 1030A Cumberland Heights Road Clarksville TN 37040-6901. Ph: (931) 648- 5725 email: Jevans1@utk.edu

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26th Annual Production Sale

Thursday, March 13th, 2014

Selling: 55 Yearling Bulls & 25 Yearling Heifers

Fritz Red Angus - 32 miles east of Brady, MT - Lunch served at noon - Sale starts at 1:00 p.m. A sample of the bulls selling - raised with no creep feed and no irrigated pastures Progeny By:

Fritz Justice 8013 Fritz Lead Time 7009 Fritz Deep Formula 8014 Fritz Grand Oscar 008 GMRA Vengence 1254 Fischer Hot Shot 175 Fritz Deep Formula 108 Fritz Cancun 1021 SSS Traditional 687X SSS Ambush 762X Fritz Hobo King 064 Fischer Nordiques 908

Tag

Sire

205 wt

366A 383A 385A 395A 406A 410A 426A 434A 436A 473A 480A 484A 486A 487A 506A 507A 508A

VENGENCE CANCUN CANCUN NORDIC AMBUSH TRADITIONAL HOT SHOT JUSTICE JUSTICE HOT SHOT TRADITIONAL VENGENCE JUSTICE DEEP 8041 DEEP 108 HOBO KING VENGENCE

96 77 80 91 77 86 83 73 86 81 96 95 80 85 78 93 98

Breed Averages -

FRITZ RED ANGUS

791 781 729 706 703 725 722 739 737 727 759 723 831 753 827 783 747

Joe, Heidi, Justin & Garrett Fritz 1542 Fritz Ranch Ln. Brady, MT 59416 (406) 627-2374 fritzra@3rivers.net

CED

117% 6 1.5 83 131 109% 5 -1.6 66 104 101% 2 0.6 70 113 104% 3 0.1 59 93 104% 2 -2.1 60 94 107% 5 -1.3 59 99 107% 3 -1.0 58 85 109% 5 -4.1 65 101 102% 5 0.9 77 122 107% 3 -1.0 71 115 112% 6 0.4 65 104 107% 4 1.7 78 127 115% 6 0.4 88 137 111% 2 -0.8 61 101 115% 4 -0.4 70 114 116% 6 0.3 66 93 110% 6 1.9 79 123 4 -1.2 54 84

16 58 12 23 56 8 18 83 10 22 52 11 15 45 11 22 52 10 21 50 10 19 52 10 18 56 10 17 52 13 22 55 10 19 58 12 16 60 10 19 49 9 19 54 10 16 49 12 18 58 12

0.28 0.18 0.45 0.36 0.62 0.11 0.10 0.06 0.19 0.05 0.32 -0.07 0.64 0.23 0.52 -0.03 0.23 -0.02 0.59 0.33 0.17 0.07 0.32 0.38 0.42 0.03 0.25 0.08 0.56 0.10 0.53 0.12 0.29 0.23

0.39

0.12

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HAY FOR SALE

Good quality grass/alfalfa hay in big round bales with net wrap. Location Valier, MT. Shipping available.

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Spring wheat variety performance summary in Montana continued from page a2

Illustration of Formula: (Duclair - 4 years at Havre-dryland, page 11) Check Varieties 10 Year Average = 39.8 Check Varieties Average Yield for last 4 years = 43.1 Variety (Duclair) in question: Average Yield for last 4 years = 42.9 Duclair 4 year average yield or 42.9 Check varieties 4 year average yield 43.1 = .995 (.99 %) To convert Duclair yield to the 10 year comparable average: .995 (Duclair) x 39.8 (Check varieties 10 yr. avg.) = 39.6 bu/A for Duclair The comparable averages for the durum wheats were calculated by using Mountrail as a single check variety. The more years of production data available for any particular variety, the more reliable is the “comparable average figure.” Averages using less than three years data may be unreliable in predicting future performance, and have been omitted from the tables. Spring wheat production and cultural practices Montana’s spring wheat acreage during the past five years has ranged from 44 to 55 percent of the total wheat acreage planted. In 2012, spring wheat accounted for 48 % and durum 7.8 % of the total wheat acreages.1 Nationally, in 2012, Montana ranked

second among the spring wheat and durum producing states. The wheat stem sawfly, wheat rust diseases and leaf diseases including Septoria, remain threats to wheat growers in areas across Montana, and require the planting of resistant varieties. Montana is recognized for production of high quality bread wheat. This reputation is essential in maintaining domestic and foreign markets. The export trade in recent years has accounted for about three-fourths of our wheat market. Hard red spring wheat is grown in all areas of the state, with over 97% of the acreage on dryland. The largest concentration of acreage is east of the Continental Divide along the northern tier of counties. The highest producing counties in 2012 were Roosevelt, Valley, and Toole. Over 98% of durum wheat is grown on dryland, and in 2012 the highest producing counties were Sheridan, Daniels and Roosevelt in northeastern Montana. The following seeding rates and dates are general. The heavier seeding rate, where indicated, is applicable to plump seed of high test weight or seed having a kernel size larger than normal for most other varieties. The lighter rates are for seed whose test weight is below normal for wheat.

RECOMMENDED HARD RED AND DURUM SPRING WHEAT VARIETIES FOR MONTANA BY DISTRICT

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3rd annual

BULLS OF THE BITTERROOT

Black Angus Bull Sale

March 8th 2014

at Sutherlin Farms Feedlot Facility Stevensville, MT Lunch at noon - Sale starts at 1:00 p.m.

Bulls from EXCITING NEW sires, such as Soo Line Motive and Exar Upshot. Also including the tried and true genetics of such sires as Net Worth, Windy, and Upward - Just to name a few! Bulls bred for balance, growth, performance, longevity and phenotype. 3C Cattle Company Chad and Lacey Sutherlin

LB Farms Lance, Shelley, Wes and TJ Brown

Genetic Connection Loren and Dorothy Brubaker

Come see the bulls, or their dams, anytime. Chad: 406-360-1875, Shelley: 406-240-4879, Lance: 406-240-1575 or Lacey: 406-544-0043

Variety testing procedures Locations In 2012, the Advanced Spring Wheat nursery was planted at 9 Montana sites; including Bozeman (dryland and irrigated), Kalispell (high rainfall), Havre (dryland), Sidney (dryland and irrigated), Huntley (dryland), Moccasin (dryland) and Conrad

(dryland). The Montana statewide durum nursery was planted at Bozeman (dryland), Havre (dryland), Sidney (dryland and irrigated), Huntley (dryland), Moccasin (dryland) and Conrad (dryland). See page 25 for Research Center locations, soil types and miscellaneous nursery management information. continued on page A52

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2014 Winter Grazing Seminar

An in-depth discussion of sage grouse conservation and management – including a panel of ranchers who are currently managing sage grouse on their lands – is one of several topics on the agenda of the 2014 Winter Grazing Seminar, to be held January 29-30 in Miles City, Montana. The first day of the seminar will feature representatives from the Public Lands Council. Executive Director Dustin Van Liew will speak on multiple issues in agriculture. Montana Executive Director Jay Bodner and federal grazing permitee Lon Reukauf will also join the discussion. Next Tim Griffiths and Dr. David Naugle will give a presentation on Sage Grouse. To conclude the first day of the seminar a producer panel including Robert Lee from Forsyth will speak on a rancher’s perspective of sage grouse management on rangelands. That evening, a social hour and banquet will be held at the Town & Country Club in Miles City. Northern Ag Network’s Haylie Shipp will be the Master of Ceremonies for the banquet. Range Leader of the Year Awards will be given to the winners of the rancher and professional categories. Governor Bullock is invited to give the keynote address. Bill Rossiter will be the evening’s entertainment with cowboy poetry and music. The second day of the seminar will begin with Kevin Spafford, founder of Legacy by Design, with his presentation on Succession Solutions for Farm Families. The seminar will conclude with presentations from Fort Keogh researchers Dr. Andy Roberts on Heifer Development and Dr. Mark Petersen on Water Quality. The seminar will be held at the Sleep Inn of Miles City. Registration is $30 per person before January 15 and $35 after. You may attend the banquet for $25 if you will be joining us for the meal. There is no charge for those who would like to see Bill Rossiter for entertainment at the banquet This year’s Winter Grazing Seminar is proudly sponsored by the Custer County Conservation District, Prairie County Conservation District and USDA-ARS Fort Keogh LARRL, and in cooperation with the Rangeland Resources Executive Committee (RREC). For the agenda and registration form please visit: http:// dnrc.mt.gov/cardd/ConservationDistricts/WinterGrazing/ default.asp

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2014 Production Sale

One Generation More Muscle More Pounds at Weaning Feed Lot Performance Calving Ease

O’Hara Land and Cattle Maine-Anjou

Genetics Excel on the Rail!

O’Hara Maine Steers Kill Data ♦ 82.9% Choice or Higher ♦ 74.3% Yield Grades 1&2 (0 YG 4&5) ♦ 15.1” Average REA O’Hara Maine Heifers Kill Data ♦ 96.7% Choice or Higher ♦ 56.7 Certified Angus Beef ♦ 56.7% Yield Grades 1&2 (0 YG 4&5)

Make plans to attend our

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Saturday March 15, 2014

50 lots of Maine-Anjou and Maine-Angus

O’Hara Land and Cattle 2014 Sale Bulls Average EPD’s and Breed Percentile Rank MVH Ali 404T (AMAA#382458)

2014 O’Hara Maine-Anjou Bulls BW WW YW Milk M&G 1.9 44.7 92.7 22.6 44.9 Top 55% Top 25% Top 15% Top 20% Top 20%

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BW WW YW Milk M&G 1.3 43.5 91.0 23.0 44.7 Top 55% Top 15% Top 15% Top 15% Top 10%

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Putting soil back into the irrigation equation

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Irrigating at the highest efficiency possible throughout the growing season may mean the difference between a good harvest and the red line. Understanding how soil type can affect irrigation effectiveness goes a long way in helping make the most of water allocations. I’ll cover three steps to help put soil back into the irrigation equation: 1) Your soil type and why that is important, 2) The important soil characteristics to consider, and 3) Integrating this information into your irrigation plan. Soil Types A soil test tells more than just nutrient deficiencies – the texture and water-holding capacity of the soil can be determined. A sandy soil, with its large pore structure or grain size, holds less water than a finer-pore structured clay or silty soil, ranging from 10 to 25 percent by volume, or 1.2 to 3 inches per foot. Think about a sponge when considering water-holding capacity. When dipped in wa-

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By Caleb Carter, UW Extension educator in Goshen County

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March 18 Green Mountain Red Angus Logan, MT March 19 SSS Red Angus High River AB March 20 Klompien Red Angus Manhattan, MT March 22 Fischer Red Angus Harlowton, MT March 24 Feddes Red Angus & C-T Red Angus Joint Bull Sale Manhattan, MT March 26 Westphal Red Angus Grass Range, MT March 29 Strawberry Ridge Reds Livingston, MT April 3 Bowles J5 Red Angus Glasgow, MT April 3 Midland Bull Test Columbus, MT April 5 Spear J Red Angus Jordon, MT

April 11 April 12 April 21 May 8 Oct 17 Nov 7 Nov 8 Nov 13 Dec 15

2014 Production Sales Feb 7 Feb 22 March 1 March 7 March 11 March 13 March 13 March 14 March 15 March 15 March 17

TJS Red Angus Buffalo, WY Crump Red Angus Buffalo, WY Redland Red Angus Hysham, MT Sutherlin Farms/3C Cattle Co. Stevenville, MT Loosli Red Angus Ashton, ID Fritz Red Angus Brady, MT Heart River Ranch Medora, ND Leland Red Angus Sidney, MT Milk Creek Reds Plevna, MT VF Red Angus Terrebonne, OR Sun River Red Angus Great Falls, MT

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ter and pulled out, the sponge is saturated. When water stops dripping, the sponge is at field capacity (FC), or the maximum amount of water the sponge can hold. If all the water is wrung from the sponge into a cup, the water collected is the available water (AW), but the sponge is still wet. This is the wilting point (WP), or the point at which the pull from the sponge on the water is greater than the ability for you to squeeze it out. Knowing the FC and WP can tell you a lot about the best irrigation strategy to use. This can be even more important for fields showing large variation in soil types. Changes in soil type across a field can lead to dry spots or boggy areas when managed the same. To avoid this, take representative soil samples from each area of the field identified as variable – either through previous soil samples or observation or by consulting Natural Resources Conservation Service soil maps. Soil Infiltration Rate Other factors include the soil infiltration rate and field slope. The infiltration rate of the soil determines how much water is absorbed while any excess is lost to runoff and/or evaporation. Soil texture strongly affects the infiltration rate, ranging from 0.2 to 0.8 inches per hour for saturated soil. Slope also strongly affects infiltration rates, decreasing it by 3 to 50 percent as the soil texture decreases. All factors must be considered to devise an irrigation strategy. A sandy soil has a low FC and a high infiltration rate so excess water will exceed the FC and will be lost to deep drainage. While a clay soil has a larger waterholding capacity, it has a slow infiltration rate, taking longer to fill the soil profile and losing excess water to runoff. Field Example If a pivot is applying 2 inches of water per day to a field dominated by clay soil, which can only absorb about 1 inch of water per day, the other inch of water being applied is lost to runoff, evaporation, etc. Speeding up the pivot so it applies 1 inch in the same amount of time, then running it again to apply another inch, would apply the same amount of water while decreasing water loss. Adjusting irrigation applications to match the soil infiltration rate and FC can maximize water applications by minimizing water losses and making the most of the water allocation. An average of the soils present allows for a good median, minimizing losses to runoff and/or deep drainage, in a field with variable soil textures. ##### Church notes: Remember the children’s ministry bake sale. Our kids make great snacks.

Mix it up

A pair of friends were gossiping over salads at a nice restaurant. “Last night, I was terrible!” exclaimed Mary. “I ate a quarter-pound of peanut butter fudge by myself.” “I went the other direction,” laughed Sue. “I decided to make my own new ultimate diet dessert. I put in sugar-free cookies crumbs, fat-free chocolate pudding, vanilla, cinnamon, some sugar-free Jell-O, whatever I could find. I called it my Everything but the Kitchen Sink treat.” “Really? How as it?” asked Mary. “I wouldn’t now,” said Sue. “It looked so awful that it ended up getting poured down the kitchen sink!”

Diets we’d like to see The My Behind Is Moving South Beach Diet The Fat Shins Diet The Ice-Cream Cone Zone Diet The Wait-Not, Watch-Not Diet The Nothing but Everything Diet The Caveman Who Invented Cookies Diet The Eat More, Weigh Never Diet

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PELLETS & CUBES

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We are able to customize any ration to suit your animals nutritional needs We produce: • 11/4 inch hay cubes - for your equine and cattle needs • 1/4 inch pellet - for your equine, rabbit, swine, goat, sheep, chicken and cattle needs (calf creep, grower, or bull ration) • Ground grain products - from simple grain to three or four way. Coming soon: 3/4 inch pellets - for your equine and cattle needs (Range cakes)

We offer the ability to enhance products with protein additive, mineral package, medications such as Rumensin™ and Bovatec™, mold inhibitor, or produce many custom blends. We at XL Feeds produce our feeds with whole cereal grains. Available in bulk, totes, and 50-80 lb. bags.

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1973 CAT 950 payloader, 3rd function, 5-tine JD grapple. #16003785..$48,000 2013 John Deere 328E skidsteer, deluxe cab, SW joystick, 2 speed, turbo engine, 14x17.5 14 PR, hydraulic CIR, speed sensitive, 3” seat belt with 2” shoulder strap, power quik tach, cab, heat, defrost, air, air suspension seat, reversing fan drive, horn, EH performance package, backup alarm, cold start package, precleaner, chrome exhaust, single set counterweights, 2nd set counterweights, radio/AM/FM/WB, rear view mirror, louver rear grille, keyless start, 78” HD construction bucket with edge. #12400237..............................$72,000 2013 John Deere 328E skidsteer, EH H 2007 John Deere 7-ft. payloader material bucket with grapple, standard pin pattern control, 2 speed, turbo, power hookup. #16008041. (1).............$3000 quik tach, cab with heat, defrost, air, air suspension seat, reversing fan drive, MISCELLANEOUS horn, EH performance package, backup alarm, cold start package, chrome John Deere 741 loader, 8-ft. bucket, mounts for 20 or 30 series tractor, 3rd exhaust, single set counterweight, 2nd function valve, no 3rd function lines or set counterweights, rear view mirror, joystick. #16010051. (1)............. $9900 keyless start, 84” HD construction John Deere 370 manure spreader. bucket with edge. #12400240..$68,500 #16009223................................. $5500 2013 John Deere 318D skidsteer, EH joystick control, 2 speed, 10x16.5 tires, hydraulic CIR self hi flow, 2” seat belt with shoulder, power quick tach, cab with heat, defrost & air, air suspension seat, reversing fan drive, horn, precleaner, L/ HD fuel filter, cold start package, hazard warning lights, chrome exhaust, single set counterweights, radio, rear view mir- Aluminum service body, 7 enclosed compartments, heavy duty bumper with ror, footrest with floormat, 66” construcvice........................................... $4950 tion bucket with edge. #124002489. (1). ................................................$52,500 Tr a i l t e c h B 3 8 0 swa t h e r t r a i l e r. #16006778................................. $2900

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John Deere 430 lawn tractor with 60” deck, 3 cylinder diesel, liquid cooled. #16007452. (4)......................... $4800 2005 John Deere 717A mower, 48” deck, gas, power flow, chute, bagger, highback seat. #16007471. (2)........ $4200 2009 John Deere X324 lawn tractor, 4-wheel steer, Kawasaki 22 hp, hydro, 48” mower deck. 16007273. (3)..$3250

2004 John Deere L111 lawn tractor, 42” deck, 20 hp, automatic transmission. #16007456. (4)........................... $650 2008 New Holland G4010 zero-turn mower, 42” deck. #16007473. (1)....... . ............................................... $1500

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GRAIN CART FOR SALE

Hitchhiking flies

By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension, Minnesota A common call we receive this time of the year is in regard to small dark flies buzzing around the home. Often the homeowner suspects that these insects are fruit flies and begins checking all the exposed fruit in the home in search Call Roy at (406) 432-3460 of an infestation of this pesky insect. Although these flies could certainly be fruit flies, at this time of the year they are most often fungus gnats which may be breeding in the soil of poinsettias or other houseplants that have been brought into the home. These gnats may also have hitch-hiked inside on those plants that were outdoors for the summer. Under magnification, fungus gnats are a slender dark-colored fly with long Looking for a good bull for your crossbreeding program? legs and are more mosquito-like than fruit flies. However, Call a Montana Shorthorn Breeder! when they are flying about the home, they may look quite MSA Shorthorn breeders located in Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota and Idaho! similar. Poinsettias, as well as most other indoor plants are now Your crossbreeding source for: planted in soilless mixtures or other potting media with high Docility ~ Maternal Excellence ~ Marbling organic matter content. These organic soils provide the ideal Shorthorns cross well with ANY breed. habitat for fungus gnats, particularly if the plants have been Polled and horned available overwatered. The larvae are very small and worm-like, being about one-fourth inch long and pale white or translucent in *Private Treaty Sales* color. They live in very damp conditions where they feed For MORE information and a list of Local , quality on decaying plant material, moist organic matter, and fungi. Shorthorn breeders, visit our members page at: Fungus gnats rarely feed on healthy roots and typically www.montanashorthornassociation.org do not injure the houseplants. Heavy infestations in the meor contact MSA Secretary Ann Marie Becker dium in which bedding plants are being grown may result in at (406) 858-2403 damage to the very small roots of immature plants. Although they may fly about the face, adult fungus gnats do not bite or attack people and are really only a nuisance. The first step to control fungus gnats is to reduce soil moisture by changing the plant watering schedule so that the plants receive sufficient moisture, but the soil surface is allowed to dry between waterings. In other Designed for maximum capacity and speed, the Brandt 7500 HP GrainVac helps words, water the plants when you operate at peak effciency. With input from producers like you, we’ve refined they need water, but do not our GrainVacs to include many innovative features only available from Brandt. With keep the soil saturated. Do fewer moving parts, and premium build quality this GrainVac delivers unrivaled not, however, allow the plants to wilt. reliability and durability. That’s Powerful Value. Delivered. The only effective product for treating the larvae in the soil is Bacillus thuringiensis AUTO-FOLD var. israelensis, also known as AUGER CONE B.T. H-14 and usually sold as Utilizes two hydraulic SEPARATOR cylinders that allow the auger “Knock-Out Gnats”or “GnaFill a 1,000 bushel Trailer in to fold and unfold while trol”. This product is only only 8-9 minutes thanks to positioned next to the bin. Brandt’s patented Cone Separator effective on the larvae and technology which provides MAXFLO does not kill the adult flies. optimal separation of the grain NOZZLE from the air stream without There are yellow sticky any moving parts while This lightweight 8" BIN cards or “sticky traps” availmaintaining maximum nozzle adjusts air and CHROME SNAKE airspeed in all grains. grain mixture utilizing able in garden centers that The patented feature louvers and stainless PLATED can be placed in the pots and takes the back work out steel adjusting bands to FLIGHTING of cleaning right to the maximize grainflow are effective in reducing the Hardened steel and bottom of the bin or pile. and capacity. number of adult flies. With chrome plating maximizes grain flow and auger life. persistence and patience, you can often eliminate the problem just with these traps. OUTRIGGER Securely holds the GrainVac Sticky traps work well when in position and provides a fungus gnats are a problem in safe route for static electricity bedding plants that are being discharge. It’s sequenced to automatically fold and unfold started indoors in which case with the auger. the developing plants must be kept moist. There are some insecticides, such as pyrethrins, that will kill adult fungus gnats, but this is only a short-term solution. As long as there is a favorable site for the larvae to develop, adult gnats will continue to be present, even with repeated applications of the chemical. For more information, contact me at 800-450-2465 or stordahl@umn.edu. This brandt.ca 1-866-427-2638 article was provided by Carl Hoffman, formerly with Stearns County Extension.

Brent 520 bushel grain cart 1000 PTO or hydaulic drive, rear fold auger and hydraulic gate, good tires at 85%. This cart worked great for us. We bought it during the rainy part of harvest and just want to turn it back into cash. With PTO version.............................................................$8500 Add $500 for hydraulic kit

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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 25, 2014 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 12 -0.9 55 103 MARB REA $W .41 .22 55

SC Milk 1.71 28 $F $B 50 73

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.

AAR Ten X 7008 SA

Reg # 15719841

CED BW WW YW 8 0.2 67 135 MARB REA $W 1.31 .75 59

SC Milk 1.71 27 $F $B 89 127

Ten X progeny are moderate statured, thick made and calved easily for us. Tremendous carcass and maternal traits in Ten X with quiet dispositions. Reg # 13592905

SAV Final Answer 0035 CED BW WW YW 13 -1.0 61 103 MARB REA $W .52 .48 61

SC Milk 1.37 25 $F $B 47 52

Moderate framed progeny with capacity, muscle and calving ease. Has worked well all across the country.

Reg # 15810174

CAR Chinook 786

Reg # 17203247

LAR Juneau 796Y

CED BW WW YW SC Milk 14 0.7 49 83 1.85 31 MARB REA $W $F $B .22 .50 37 27 49

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. Semen available. Reg # 17090946

CAR Cedar Ridge 156 CED BW WW YW 11 -0.3 62 100 MARB REA $W .25 .29 58

SC Milk 1.64 34 $F $B 42 60

A super consistent sire. Excellent calving ease and performance in a moderate framed package. Excellent cow family behind this bull. Outstanding sire group. Reg # 16723760

Jennaway Game Day 024

CED BW WW YW -6 3.6 77 130 MARB REA $W .20 .30 51

A moderate framed massive bull with worlds of substance and muscle. Will add pounds to your weaning weights without adding frame. Reg # 16539181

CAR Justice 8112 CED BW WW YW -3 4.6 66 108 MARB REA $W .33 .49 38

SC .98 $F 51

Milk 28 $B 71

This bull stems from an outstanding cow family with excellent bred in longevity. His sons are long, thick, eye catching beef bulls with excellent carcass data. If you are looking for more payweight at weaning, this bull will do it. Reg # 15109865

SAV Bismark 5682

CED BW WW YW SC Milk 13 0.3 57 97 1.19 26 MARB REA $W $F $B .45 .93 55 41 57

CED BW WW YW SC Milk 11 -1.3 51 99 0.32 28 MARB REA $W $F $B .48 .81 45 46 63

Very well put together calving ease son of Game Day with an impressive set of numbers and sons selling.

SC Milk 1.52 22 $F $B 76 81

Popular calving ease sire with extra ribeye, muscle shape and style. Daughters in production are reported to be moderate framed, gentle and have excellent udder quality.

Progeny also by:

• CAR Iceberg 0108 • CAR 10X 107 • CAR Timeline 072 • CAR Bushwacker 971 • CAR Steward 076 • CAR 653 Tracker 060 • CAR Incredibull 080 • CAR Duke 865 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 longterm production record to produce an elite cow herd. Request your Sale Catalog today!

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

1950 Dean Rd. Valier, MT 59486 Don Connelly 406-279-3569

Connelly Angus Ranch connelly@dishmail.net www.connellyangus.com

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MACDON SWATHERS FOR SALE

When to blanket a horse

By Penn State Extension Horses have two natural defenses against cold; a long hair coat and a layer of fat beneath the skin. Both provide an excellent means of insulation against the cold. How Do You Know If You Should Blanket Your Horse or Not? Call 406-450-5961, Conrad, Montana The long winter hair coat serves as insulation by reducing the loss of body heat and provides the first line of defense against the cold. Its insulating value is lost when the horse 23rd becomes wet and/or is covAnnual ered with mud. This is why it is important to provide a dry sheltered area in cold wet weather and regular grooming. Bred for Performance . . . Fed for Soundness! But, how do you know if you should blanket your horse or not? Blanketing a horse is necessary to reduce the effects of cold and inclement weather when: • There is no shelter available during turnout periods and the temperatures drop below 5 degrees F, or the wind chill is below 5 degrees F. • There is a chance the horse will become wet (not usually a at the Ranch • Galata, Montana problem with snow, but much more of a problem with rain, ice, and/or freezing rain). • The horse has had its win60 of those bulls suitable for heifer mating! ter coat clipped for showing. • The horse is very young Featured Sires or very old. Connealy Consensus, Hoover Dam, Mogck Sure Shot, • The horse has not been Sitz Dimension, Sitz Rainmaker, 21AR Roundup, acclimated to the cold (i.e. Hawks Coalition 843, Vermilion Frontman, recently relocated from a Sitz Final Answer 677Y southern climate). • The horse has a body condition score of 3 or less, or in CB Hawks Consensus 364 Hawks Concensus 317 poor health. BW BW Blanket Fit +3.1 +0.9 It is important that the blanWW WW ket fit the horse make sure you +60 +53 have the correct size to fit the Milk Milk horse. +31 +26 Horses can develop rub YW YW marks or sores where the +101 +88 straps securing the blanket fit improperly. If the horse is Birth Wt Birth Wt 81 81 continuously blanketed the blanket should be removed Wean Wt Wean Wt 730 810 regularly to inspected for damage and reposition due to Sire - Connealy Consensus 7229 Sire - Connealy Consensus 7229 twisting. MGS - Baldridge Nebraska MGS - S A V Net Worth 4200 Make sure blankets are kept This bull calf caught a lot of attention dry and do not put a blanket during the 2013 Montana Angus Tour! on a wet horse; wait until the horse is dry before blanketing. Or take a wet blanket off a Top Quality & Affordable • Volume Discounts • Ultrasounded • Performance Tested horse to keep it from becomCattle Raised in the Sweetgrass Hills ing chilled. Days that the temperature No Creep Feed . . . Fed a High Roughage Ration at Home becomes warm remove the blanket so the horse dose not sweet and become wet under the blanket. Air out the blanket and dry out the horse’s hair coat. The equine hair coat acts as insulation by trapping air, however, if the hair is wet or full of mud, air is excluded, reducing its insulating value and increasing heat loss. As little as 0.1 inch of rain can cause Adrian & Janet Hawks • Cory & Belinda Hawks cold stress by making the hair and reducing its insulating 55 Oilmont Road • Galata, MT 59444 value. It is important to keep 406-432-5355 • hksangus@northerntel.net the horse dry and sheltered from rain. Wooly horses with www.HawksAngus.com Raising Registered Angus a thicker hair coat can retain for Over Two Decades more heat …so sometimes it is better not to blanket.

2004 MacDon 9352i, 2989 header hours, 30-ft. 972 double drive, triple delivery header, pickup reel, new beveled gear box. 2006 MacDon 9352i, 2571 header hours, 30-ft. 972 double drive, triple delivery header, detachable conditioner, pickup reel, new tires. Both machines are well maintained and in excellent condition

PRODUCTION SALE

Monday • March 17, 2014

Selling 80 Yearling Bulls and 30 Heifers

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2005 Terex TH1056C telehandler, cab, heat, stabilizers, 10,000 lb capacity, 56-ft. reach, good tires, 3300 hours......$45,450

2007 Bobcat S175 skidsteer, 1750 lb. capacity, hand and foot controls, 2218 hours. Good tight machine...............$18,500

2000 Kenworth T300 dump truck, Cat engine, 10 yard capacity box, ONLY 86,000 miles. EXCELLENT TRUCK......$26,450

2004 Ingersoll-Rand VR843C new tires, 8000 lb./43-ft. unit, Cummins diesel, only 2600 hours. Very Nice!.........$38,650 2005 Gehl 6640 skidsteer, 2600 lb. capacity with counter weight, 82 hp, cab, heat, hand controls, 2070 hours. Very nice machine!.......................................................................$25,650 2003 Gehl 5635SXT Series II skidsteer, 2100 lb lift capacity, new tires, only 1300 hours. Clean and strong unit..........$19,000

2000 Komatsu PC220LC-6L, cab, air conditioning, hydrualic thumb, low hour machine, 4800 hours. Dry and tight unit........ $62,650

2005 Genie S-40 manlift, 4WD, diesel, excellent condition. Only 2200 hours!.............................................................$28,000

2005 Bobcat T190 tracked skid loader, 1900 lb. capacity, very good tracks, powerful and tight unit, 2219 hours. Really good machine!..................................................................$21,000

2010 John Deere 85D excavator. Just like NEW! Hydraulic thumb, push blade, cab, air conditioning, only 1250 hours. Great size machine for all types of jobs!.................$88,850

Wacker RT trench compactor, remote control. Completely serviced and checked by the dealer. Work Ready!.......... $7700 2006 Ingersoll Rand SD45DTF roller, 60” wide, smooth drum, pad foot kit, low hours............................................$35,000 2001 Ingersoll Rand DD14 double drum roller, low hours, municiple owner. Good clean machine............................... $9900 2008 Bomag BW124DH-3 roller, smooth drum, new tires. Only 1000 hours!.............................................................$26,000 2002 Bobcat S185 skidsteer, cab, heat, air conditioning, hand and foot controls, high flow hydraulics, ex-municipal machine, new tires, 3000 hours. Good tight machine.............$19,500

1996 Cat D4C dozer, 6-way blade, great rails, rollers, idlers, and sprockets, pads are 35%. Good clean unit..............$23,450

2007 Eager Beaver 20XPT 40,000 lb tandem axle beaver tail trailer. Like new!!! Very nice and ready to roll!.........$13,850 Sweepster 10-ft. broom for Cat................................................ $6500 Snow/ Light Material Buckets (2) 7-ft. Each.......................... $1500 Skidsteer heavy duty 60” brush grapples................................ $1100 Heavy duty skidsteer pallet fork attachments...........................$650 More attachments coming in all the time! Please call and let us know what you might need.

2002 Bobcat S250 skidsteer, cab, heat, 2 speed, 2500 lb capacity, 2300 hours. Good clean and tight machine!.......$26,650

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Ophus Auction Service Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of the crew at Ophus Auction Service

We would like to thank the following sellers from 2013; including all of the consignors for our ATV auction, Spring Consignment, and for the End of the Year Auction. • Barbara Brodock & the Keith Brodock Estate auction, Fort Benton, MT • Ron Belcourt & the Montana Oilfield Service, Havre MT We would also like to thank all of the buyers who came to our auctions and made them successful. We look forward to serving you in 2014 and are now scheduling auctions for the New Year. We will be in our same booth E-19 at the MAGIE show in Great Falls, January 16-18. Stop in and visit about your auction and real-estate needs. We will again be selling raffle tickets for the Montana Auctioneers Association ATV raffle. The Montana Auctioneers Association convention will be held in Butte, MT this year January 24-25. Our website is www.OphusAuctions.com

Shane Ophus, auctioneer, and realtor (406) 788-6662

Blueberry tree research could help growers branch out

By Denise Ruttan, Oregon State University of Agriculture and OSU Extension. Growers An Oregon State University (OSU) reproduced 72 million pounds of blueberries on searcher aims to lower production costs for nearly 8,000 acres. growers by creating a new kind of blueberry Growers use machine harvesters with catch that develops as a tree instead of the traditional plates to collect blueberries, but because bluebush. berry bushes have multiple stems, the catch Wei Qiang Yang, blueberry agent for the plate cannot fully encircle each stem of the Oregon State University Extension Service, bush. So growers must bear about a 15-25 has tested a grafted blueberry “tree” that percent loss in terms of the fruit that the catch grows on a single stem on a research plot at plate misses, according to Yang. But cultivatOSU’s North Willamette Research and Extening a blueberry bush in a tree form would sion Center in Aurora every year since 2009. change that, he said. Yang is collaborating with researchers who “This work isn’t just academically imporare testing other blueberry varieties grafted tant, but it’s valuable from a practical standonto rootstocks at land-grant universities in point in that it will be very significant for California and Florida as part of a multi-state improving machine harvesting efficiency and effort. “The first rootstock that will come out of the adaptability of blueberry plants to different this research for commercial use will sigsoil conditions,” Yang said. “The wild-grown nificantly change the way blueberries are species is better-adapted to nutrient-poor and currently produced and harvested,” said Yang, relatively high-pH soil. If we’re successa horticulture professor in OSU’s College of ful, this is going to change the way we raise Agricultural Sciences. blueberries.” The research could benefit an industry that’s To make the grafts, Yang started with seeds economically important to Oregon. The bluefrom a wild-growing blueberry plant commonberry industry contributed $107.5 million in ly known as sparkleberry, which originated sales to Oregon’s economy in 2012, according in Texas, Oklahoma and Florida. In the wild, to a report by the United States Department some plants grow on a single stem to heights of up to 10 feet. But their tiny berries are full of seeds and the fruit has a bad taste, Yang said. He then grafted three popular highbush blueberry varieties – Liberty, Aurora and Draper – onto the wild-growing plants. He wanted a blueberry plant that had a similar yield to its domestic cousins and had a good taste. So far, yields of the grafted plants have compared favorably to their domesticated cousins, with the exception of Liberty. A grafted Liberty plant yielded an average of approximately 1.03 pounds of fruit per single tree, compared to an average of 1.68 pounds per single bush on a domesticated Liberty plant. A grafted Draper plant yielded an average of approximately 0.60 pounds of fruit per single tree, while a domesticated Draper plant yields an average of 0.55 pounds per single bush. A grafted Aurora yielded an average of 1.07 pounds of fruit per single tree, while a domesticated Aurora yields an average of 0.88 pounds of fruit per single bush. Taste has also compared well. Yang must still analyze results of data collected on fruit quality factors such as firmness, size and total acidity. This is the first year researchers were able to collect data on yield for the project in Oregon. Yang will investigate future yield projections and machine harvesting potential next. If results continue to show promise, the blueberry tree could be ready for release to nurseries in approximately five years for commercial use and about three years for gardeners. Though some people have tried grafting blueberry trees on a small-scale basis in the past, Yang said this is the first major collaborative research effort to graft a blueberry tree that is viable for commercial growers.

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2013 John Deere S680 premium cab & radio, HID lights & extremity, Auto Trac ready, 2630 display, 2WD, heavy duty hi torque, small wire concave, general purpose clean shoe, 7.9m unloading auger, powercast tailboard, 28LR26 169A8 R1W Goodyear tires, 650/85R38 R1W duals, I tier 4 engine, 110 V coolant heater, gold key exp, XT wear HT concave bar. #16001459..... . ................................................CALL 2013 John Deere S680 premium cab and radio, HID lights, Auto Trac ready, 2630 display, 2WD, small wire concave, general purpose clean shoe, 7.9m unloading auger, powercast powered tailboard, 28LR26 169A8 R1W Goodyear tires, 650/85R38 R1W duals, 110 volt coolant heater, gold key with XT wear HT concave bar. #16001458. (1).............................................CALL 2012 John Deere S680 premium cab & radio, HID extremity lights, Auto Trac ready, 2WD, Command Touch, small wire concave, 7.9m unloading auger, fine cut chopper, 05/65R26, 900/60R32, 110 V coolant heater. #16001448. (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 tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, 5-year 3600 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001461................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 covers, 350 bushel tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper. 5-year 3600 hours factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001468................................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 tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 520/85R42 dual drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3600 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001465................................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 tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 520/85R42 dual drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3600 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001464................................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 tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper. 5 year 3600 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001467..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 tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3600 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001466................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 tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3600 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001463................................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 tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper,520/85R42 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3600 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001462................................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 tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 520/85R42 dual drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3600 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001460................................CALL 2012 John Deere S670 premium cab, & radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” Touch color display, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top cover, 350 bushel tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 800/75R38 drive tires, 6.5” wheel spacer, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3600 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001456..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, extended wear elements, separator tines, top cover & small grain concaves, heavy duty high torque variable speed laterial tilt feederhouse with reverser, 2 speed fine cut chopper, 520/85R42 dual drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, 26-ft. high output unloading auger, 5-year/3500 hour John Deere PowrGard warranty remaining. #16001443..............CALL 2012 John Deere S670 Premium cab, HID lighting, AutoTrac ready, 7” GS3 touch screen color display, 3 speed Hydro, heavy duty (thick skin) rotor, extended wear elements, separator tines, top cover & small grain concaves, heavy duty high torque variable speed lateral tilt feederhouse with reverser, 2 speed fine cut chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires with 6.5” spacer, 28L-26 steering tires, 26-ft. high output unloading auger. 5-Year/3000 hour JD PowrGard Warranty Remains. #16001382.....CALL 2011 John Deere 9770STS 360 hp, 9.0L engine, 3 speed hydro transmission, Firestone 20.8x42 dual drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, Command Touch operator control console, Touchset automatic combine adjust, premium header control package, Contour Master feederhouse with reverser, bullet rotor, 2 stage Dyna-Flo II cleaning system, extended wear small wire & roundbar concaves, extended wear grain handling system, high capacity 22.5-ft. unload system, wide spread straw chopper. #16001415. (3)..CALL

2011 John Deere “4WD” 9770STS 360 hp, 3-speed hydro transmission, Firestone 20.8x42 drive tires, 28L26 steering tires, Command Touch operator control console, Touchset automatic combine adjust, Premium header control package, Contour Master feederhouse with reverser, bullet rotor, 2-stage Dyna-Flo II cleaning system, extended wear small wire & roundbar concaves, extended wear grain handling system with high capacity 22.5-ft. unload system, straw chopper, 635D 35-ft. draper header, Mauer grain tank extension, 935 hours. #16001308................................CALL 2011 John Deere 9770STS 360 hp, 9.0L engine, 3 speed hydro transmission, Firestone 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L26 steering tires, Command Touch operator control console, Touchset automatic combine adjust, premium header control package, Contour Master feederhouse with reverser, bullet rotor, 2 stage Dyna-Flo II cleaning system, extended wear small wire & roundbar concaves, extended wear grain handling system, high capacity 22.5-ft. unload system, straw chopper. #16001416. (3)..........................CALL 2010 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, field vison HID lights, Contour-Master feederhouse with reverser & hightorque variable speed drive, 3.15” lift cylinders, Mauer grain tank extension, 2 speed straw chopper, 800/70R38, 28L-26 rear tires, adjustable rear axle with 2 speed 4WD, JD 635D 35-ft. draper header, finger reel, transportation kit. #160013332. (3)............CALL 2009 John Deere 9770STS Performance Plus custom package, Premier cab, Contour Master feederhouse with reverser, 3.15” lift cylinders, premium header package, small grain & round bar concaves, separator & grain handling package with high capacity 22.5-ft. unloading auger, 2 speed straw chopper, Firestone 800/65R32 drive tires with 4” axle extension, 600/65R26 steering tires, concave cover plates, additional grain tank sensor. #16001263...................CALL 2009 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, heavy duty final drive, 100 volt coolant heater, Performance Plus, general purpose chaffer, custom cutter extended wear, Greenstar AutoTrac ready, power adjust mirrors, 28L-26 rear tires with 635D header. #16001375.........CALL 2008 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, Command Touch operating control, premier header control, Contour Master feeder house, high speed unload system, fine cut straw chopper with tailboard spreader. #16001434..CALL

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1995 John Deere 9600 2WD, singles, chopper, Dial-A-Matic header height control, adjustable rear axle, 20-ft. unloading auger, hydraulic fore & aft reel control, 260 hp engine, 14.9x24 6 ply cleat, variable speed feeder house with reverser, dual range cylinder, 30.5x32 12 ply cleat, radiator narrow fin 5.5”. #16001425................. 48,500 1993 John Deere 9600 2WD, singles, spreader, 14.9x24 6 ply cleat, 260 hp engine, straw spreader, Dial-A-Speed header control, 1 gallon header accumulator, hydraulic fore & aft reel control, 30.5x21 12 ply cleat, 20-ft. unloading auger. #16001470..$32,000 1992 John Deere 9600 chopper, DialA-Speed header control, Harvest Trak monitor, 20-ft. unloading auger, chopper, 14.9x24 6 ply cleat, 260 hp, 30.5x32 12 ply cleat, dual range cylinder. #16001424. (1)........$39,000 1990 John Deere 9600 2WD, singles, chopper, 20-ft. unloading auger. #16001423. (2)...................... $32,000 1989 John Deere 9600 hydro, 18.4x38 duals, dual speed cylinders, straw chopper & spreader, 20-ft. unloading auger with 930R header. #16001377. (1)......................................... $32,000 1997 John Deere 9500 2WD, singles, straw spreader, hydraulic fore & aft reel, 24.5x32 12 ply cleat, 20-ft. unloading auger, Dial-A-Speed header, 3.15” header lift cylinder, 14.9x24 6 ply cleat. #16001471............. $40,000 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)..CALL 1990 John Deere 9500 2WD, chopper, Dial-A-Speed reel, 24.5x32 front, 14.9x24 rear. #16001398. (1)....CALL 1987 John Deere 8820 20-ft. unloading auger, chaff spreader, Dial-A-Speed header height & reel. #16001451. (1).......................................... $14,500 1985 John Deere 8820 2WD, chopper, 20ft. unloading auger, 255 hp, 6 cylinder. #16001436. (1)...................... $13,500 1981 John Deere 7720 24-ft. auger header. #16001410............... $10,000 John Deere 7720 with 224 header. #16001325............................... $6000 2011 Gleaner S77 2WD, 18.4x42 dual drive tires, 18.4-26 steering tires, 370 hp Agco engine, straw chopper, 600 separator hours. #16001469. (3)........ . ................................................CALL

2010 Case IH 8120 2WD, duals, chopper, yield monitor, Guidance Ready, HID lighting, 24-ft. unloading auger, rock trap, electric grain tank cover, 640 separator hours. #16001430.....CALL 1981 Case IH 1480 hydro, 6 cylinder diesel, 210 bushel grain tank, 25-ft. auger header. #16001370........ $7950

GRAIN CART

2008 Bourgault 1100 21.5Lx16.1 lug tires, 1000 PTO, roll tarp. #16009206..$39,500 Kinze 1050 1000 PTO, tandem walking axle, tarp. #16010047........................ $38,000

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John Deere 930R 30-ft. rigid header, bat reel. #16002384. (1)...................$7500 1993 John Deere 930R 30-ft. auger header. #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

2008 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab with deluxe header control, hi-capacity unload auger, chopper with tail board broadcaster, 800/70R38 drive tires, 18.4R-26 steering tires. #16001433... . ................................................CALL 2008 John Deere 9770STS 2WD, singles, chopper, yield monitor, lateral tilt feederhouse, Contour Master, heavy duty variable speed feeder house, header height resume, general purpose chopper, fine cut chopper with chaff spreader, 28L-26, 10 PR steering tires, 22.5-ft. unloading auger, Xenon lighting. #16001439...................CALL 2005 John Deere 9760STS 2WD, singles, chopper, yield monitor, small wire concave, sidehill cleaning shoe package, general purpose chapper, 22.5-ft. unloading auger, Dial-A-Speed header control, hydraulic fore/aft, fine cut chaffer with chaff spreader, header height resume, Touchset concave adjust. #16001442................................CALL 2004 John Deere 9760STS chopper with chaff spreader, small wire concave, TouchSet concave adjust, Harvest monitor, Firestone tires, high density lighting, heavy duty final drive, 110 volt coolant heater, 105mm axle spacers, field office training seat with 936D draper header, pickup reel. #16001343. (4)..............................................CALL 2004 John Deere 9760STS 18.4x42 dual drive tires, 18.4Rx26 steering tires, Touchset concave adjust, 3 position header height, hydraulic fore & aft reel with Dial-A-Speed control, twin disk straw spreader, deluxe cab with HDL lighting. #16001413. (4).............CALL 2001 John Deere 9750STS variable speed feederhouse, Greenstar monitor with yield, deluxe header controls, 20-ft. unloading auger, fine cut chopper, 800/65R32 cleat, 16.9x26 cleat steering, buddy seat, engine heater, AM/FM/CASS/WB, DAS, HFA, DSC, small grain concaves, service lights, 4-ft. axle spacers. #16001440. (1)...... . .......................................... $105,000 2002 John Deere 9750STS 325 engine hp, hydro, 300 bushel grain tank, Contour Master feeder house, Greenstar yield & moisture monitor, 20-ft. unloading auger, chopper, 800/65R32 drive tires, 18.4x26 steering tires, axle spacers, service lights with John Deere 936D-36-ft. draper header. #16001287.......................... $125,000 2000 John Deere 9650 Walker, small grain deluxe package, field office training seat, 110 volt coolant heater, Delco AM/FM/Cassette with weatherband, straw chopper drive belt, beater grate curtain, 16” axle spacers with 930R header. #16001390. (4)......... $75,000 1998 John Deere 9610 combine with hydraulic fore/aft, beater grate curtain, chaff spreader, straw walkers, fine cut with JD 930R header. #16001366. (2).......................................... $69,000

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FLEX HEADERS

2012 John Deere 640FD 40-ft. draper, pickup reel, AWS air reel attached, crop conveyor auger, headsite automatic header height control. #16002294....... ................................................$94,500 2011 John Deere 640FD 40-ft., pickup reel, crop conveyor, header height sensing. #16002325..............................$76,500 2012 John Deere 635F 35-ft., auger composite fingers. #16002337. (1)..$42,000 2012 John Deere 635F 35-ft., auger composite fingers. #16002336. (1)..$42,000 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..............................$42,000 2011 John Deere 635F 35-ft. composite auger fingers, finger reel. #16002230.. ................................................$39,500 2009 John Deere 635 35-ft., Crary air reel. #16002370. (1)........................$35,000 2009 John Deere 635 35-ft., finger reel. #16002386..............................$33,000 2006 John Deere 635F 35-ft., finger reel. #16002237..............................$25,000 2006 John Deere 635F 35-ft., pickup reel, composite fingers, high stone dam. #16002264..............................$25,000 2005 John Deere 635F 35-ft., header height & Contour sensors with 2008 Crary air reel. #16002316. (2)..$25,000 2004 John Deere 635F 35-ft., pickup reel. #16002395..............................$25,000 2004 John Deere 635F auger composite fingers. #16002271. (4)...........$21,000 2004 John Deere 635F auger composite fingers, HH sensing & Contour sensor. #16002243. (3)........................$21,000 2001 John Deere 930F 30-ft., pickup reel. #16002288. (1)........................$13,500 2000 John Deere 930F header, finger reel. #16002355. (3)........................$10,500 1999 John Deere 930F 30-ft., finger reel. #16002362. (1)........................$12,500 1998 John Deere 930F Dial-A-Speed reel control, fore/aft reel control, poly-skid plates, level land. #16002371. (1)........ ................................................$10,500 1994 John Deere 930F 30-ft. with integral air finger reel. #16002329.......$12,500 1994 John Deere 930F 30-ft. header. #16002359. (2)........................$12,500 2005 MacDon 974 36-ft. draper, JD 60 series adapter, pickup reel. #16002242. (2)............................................$35,000 2003 Case IH 1020 30-ft., pickup reel. #16002268.................................$6500

PICKUP HEADERS

2012 John Deere 14-ft. belt pickup attachment, hydraulic drive. #16002262.$8000 2012 John Deere 14-ft. belt pickup attachment, hydraulic drive. #16002261.$8000 1981 John Deere 212P 12-ft. pickup header with JD attachment. #16002253...... ...................................................$3995 1979 John Deere 212P 14-ft. header with Melroe 351 pickup attachment. #16002240.................................$3500 1976 John Deere 212P 12-ft., no attachment. #16002212. (1).................$2500 John Deere 212P with 12V belt pickup. #16002342. (4)...........................$2000 John Deere 100 12-ft. with Melroe attachment. #16002209. (3)...................$700

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2013 Hygrade 16-ft. rear steer pull-type grade with weight. #14200968.$22,000 2012 Frontier AP12K pallet fork. #14401774............................... $3500 2012 Frontier AB13G round bale spear. #14401866............................... $1050 2012 Frontier AB13G round bale spear. #14401867............................... $1050

2013 Frontier RB2284 7-ft. rear blade. #13009051............................... $2500 2013 Frontier RB2284 7-ft. rear blade. #13009120............................... $2500 2013 Frontier RC2072 6-ft. rotary mower. #13009201............................... $2400 2013 Frontier RC2072 6-ft. rotary mower. #13009209............................... $2400 2013 Frontier RC2072 6-ft. rotary mower. #13009208............................... $2400 2013 Frontier RC2072 6-ft. rotary mower. #13009200............................... $2400

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2004 Frontier 1208TM heavy duty 8-ft. rotary tiller, 1000 PTO. #16007440. (1)............................................. $6500 Leon 1020 10-ft. dozer. #16010038. (4)... . ............................................... $4500

2013 John Deere 8360R 360 hp, IVT with RH, 2630 Touch display, SF1 receiver, SF1 activation, JD link, Premium cab CommandView, premium radio/XM satelite, 85cc hydraulic pump, five remote cylinder, independent PTO 1000, Cat 4 drawbar, Michelin tires, HID light package, leather trim, RH/LH electric remote adjust, dual beam radar sensor, F/Business band, foot speed throttle control, 9L IT4 engine. #16003840..... . ...........................................$317,500 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 transmission, 1000 PTO, 3 pt., ILS front suspension, 710/70R42 dual rear tires with fenders, 480/70R34 dual front tires with fenders, 2-1400# rear weights, 5 year 3600 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16003846.......... . ...........................................$302,500 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.......... . ...........................................$284,000

2008 John Deere 8130 MFWD, deluxe cab, active seat, AutoTrac ready plug and play, 16 speed powershift, 4 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, 3-pt., 118” axles, 620/70R42, 480/70R30 fronts, front fenders, radar, cold weather package, foot speed, HID lights all around, Danuser F8 post hole digger with hydrauleather trim, AM/FM/CD/WB, buddy lic down pressure. #16010050. (1)..... seat, FM business antenna with 840 . ................................................. $900 loader. #16003715. (1).........$161,000 1997 John Deere 7810 cab, partial powerdraper headerS shift, 16/16 SP PQT with LH reverser, 2011 John Deere 635D 35-ft., poly tine rear axle 118”, drawbar clevis with pickup reel, road transport with lights. pin, cold weather package, AM/FM/ #16002369. (1)........................$54,000 Weatherband, “New JD 740 loader 2010 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel, bucket, 5-tine grapple, new front & transportation kit. #16002330..$54,000 rear tires, cab interior, recent engine 2010 John Deere 635D poly tine pickup overhaul. #16003706..............$86,500 reel, LH/RH spare knife, road transport 2004 John Deere 7720 cab, MFWD, parsystem. #16002377. (4)...........$51,000 tial powershift, guidance ready, singles, 2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft. with transCat 3 drawbar, 4 remotes, active seat, portation kit. #16002252.........$45,000 540/1000 PTO, 20 speed, 3 function 2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel, loader control valve, instructional seat, transportation kit. #16002224..$45,000 3 pt., 746 loader. #16003833. (4)........ 2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft., transporta. ...........................................$141,000 tion kit. #16002259..................$45,000 2001 John Deere 936D 36-ft. , transportation kit. #16002354. (1)............$25,000 2005 MacDon 974 36-ft. flex draper header, JD 60 series adapter, pickup reel. #16002242. (2)........................$35,000 2003 MacDon 963 36-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit, 60 Series JD adapter. #16002193..............................$21,000 1998 MacDon 962 36-ft., pickup reel, transport. #16002278. (4)........$14,000

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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.

2004 John Deere 7720 3 hydraulics, deluxe Command View cab, 540/1000 PTO, 3-pt., IVT transmission, 480/80R42 rears, 1 pair rear 450# weights. #16003798. (1).......$112,500 2003 John Deere 7520 cab, MFWD, partial powershift, singles, air seat, 3 mid-mount hydraulic, 3 pt., 110” rear axle, 741 self leveling loader, 16 speed, 2 remotes. #16003834...........$79,000 1999 John Deere 7210 MFWD, 3 hydraulics, 16F/16R PowrQuad, 3-pt., JD 740 loader, grapple. #16003815. (1).......... . .............................................$59,500

2013 John Deere 6140D cab, MFWD, air suspension seat, triple remotes, telescopic draft links, 18.4x38 rears, 14.9x24 fronts, deluxe corner post, loader ready. #12003431. (1)..$85,000 2013 John Deere 6105R Premium cab, deluxe cab RH console, PowerGard plus LHR 16/16, air comfort seat, air conditioning w/o roof, RH & LH Panorama windshield, 2 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, SWA control blocks, tool box, side extensions, signal interface socket, inner mirror, power outlet socket, passenger seat, rear window wiper, cold start package, fuel heating system, loader available. #12003407. (1).........................................$110,000 2013 John Deere 5100M FWA, 16F/16R power reverser transmission, cab, air/ heat, air ride seat, triple rear & mid mount remotes, 18.4R30 rear tires, 12.4R24 front tires, cold start package, loader available. #12003398. (2)......... . .............................................$77,500 2013 John Deere 5100M FWA, 16F/16R power reverser, triple rear & mid mount remotes, 18.4R30 rear tires, 12.4R24 front steering tires, cold weather package, loader available. #12003393....... . .............................................$63,500 2013 John Deere 5085M MFWD, IT4, 16F/16R, exhaust side, remote triple rear, remotes triple mid, electronic hitch, 19.5L-24 10PR R4 Goodyear tires, 12.5/80-18 12 PR FS, 5M coldweather package, H260 loader. #16003838. (1).......................$56,900 2012 John Deere 4320 FWA, 48 engine hp, open station, hydro transmission, 17.5L-24 rear tires, 10.0-16.5 steering tires, dual rear remotes, loader available. #12203746.....................$35,500 1998 John Deere 4200 MFWD, hydro, 2 rear hydraulic outlets, 13.6-16 rear, 25x8.5-14 fronts, 2/72” mid mount mower. #16003790. (4)..........$12,500 1973 John Deere 4430 with 158 loader, QuadRange transmission, 3 hydraulics, no 3-pt. hitch, 18.4x38 duals. #16003734. (4).......................$21,000 2004 John Deere 4120 MFWD, CUT, dual mid mount remotes, hydro transmission, 72” mid mount “7-iron” deck with JD 681 3-pt. tiller. #16003818..$23,000 1966 John Deere 4020 cab, syncro transmission, 23.1-30.00-16 front, 158 loader & grapple, no 3-pt., 2 remotes. #16003637.............................$12,500

1961 John Deere 4010 2WD, syncro, singles. #16003784. (1).............$6800 2013 John Deere 3720 FWA, 43 engine hp, cab, air ride seat, hydro transmission, mid PTO, 43x16-20R4 rear tires, 27x8.5-15R4 steering tires, dual rear remotes, loader available. #12203756. (2)...........................................$41,000 2013 John Deere 3520 FWA, 31 engine hp, hydro transmission, mid PTO, 43x16-20R4 rear tires, 27x8.5-15R4 steering tires, dual rear remotes, loader available. #12204110..$27,000 2013 John Deere 3038E FWA, 25 PTO hp, HST transmission, 15.00-19.5 rear tires, 25x8.50 steering tires, loader available. #12203961.............$18,250 2013 John Deere 3038E FWA, 25 PTO hp, HST transmission, 15.00-19.5 rear tires, 25x8.50 steering tires, loader available. #12203960. (3).......$18,250 2013 John Deere 3032E FWA, 25 PTO hp, HST transmission, 15.00x19.00 rear tires, 25x8.50 steering tires, loader available. #12203789. (2).......$18,500 John Deere 3020 2WD, powershift, PTO, 3-pt., F-11 loader. #16003733... $8500

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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)

2011 Case IH Puma 185 MFD, powershift transmission, 155 PTO hp, 3-pt., loader, grapple, bucket teeth. #16003725. (1). . ...........................................$161,000

2011 Case IH Puma 170 MFD, powershift transmission, 135 PTO hp, 3-pt., loader, grapple, bucket teeth. #16003724. (1).........................................$152,000 2008 Case IH 180 MFD, cab, CVT transmission, powershift, singles, loader, grapple. #16003795. (1).......$115,000

1997 Case IH MX135 MFD, partial powershift, singles, 3 hydraulic outlets with loader. #16003811. (3)...........$42,000

2004 Case IH MXU125 MFD, partial powershift, singles, loader. #16003805..... . .............................................$62,000 1994 Case IH 7220 cab, MFD, powershift, single tires with loader. #16003757..... . .............................................$55,000

1982 Case 2290 MFD, powershift, singles with Ezee-On loader. #16003824. (1).. . .............................................$19,500 1999 New Holland 8670 MFWD, powershift, singles, 4 hydraulics, 7514 loader. #16003826. (1).......................$45,000 1995 New Holland 9480 4WD, 20.8x42 duals, No PTO, No 3-pt., 4 hydraulics. #16003825. (4).......................$51,000

HAY RAKES

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

New Holland 216 hydraulic drive, folding twin rake. #16007358. .......... $13,000

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2011 Case IH Puma 185 CVT transmission, 155 PTO hp, 3-pt., loader, grapple, bucket teeth. #16003726. (1).........................................$167,000

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NEW Rem VRX 14’10” auger discharge height, 85 hp tractor requirement, 7” flexible stainless steel hose. #13004041................................. CALL NEW Rem 3700 up to 10,000 bushels per hours, 160 hp - 180 hp required. #13004032. (4)........................... CALL

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air seeders

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SNOWBLOWERS

Subject to approved installment credit with John Deere Financial, for commercial use only. Down payment may be required. Other special rates and terms may be available. Some restrictions apply.

RENTAL UNITS AVAILABLE 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... . .......................................... $168,000 1998 John Deere 1820 45-ft. air drill, 7.5” spacing, single shoot, 3” steel packer wheels. #16005274. (3)......... $32,000

John Deere 1060 32-ft. air hoe drill, 787 air seeder. #16005247.......... $14,500

Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. air drill, 2320 tow between cart. #16005250. (4)..$35,000 1994 Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, single shoot, steel packers with JD 787 tow behind tank. #16005245. (3)...................... $25,000

Concord 2400 24-ft. air hoe drill, 4012 air cart. #16005243. (4).............. $25,000

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

ROUND BALE PROCESSOR

AIR DISC DRILL

John Deere 737 air drill with 787 air cart. #16005239. (4)...................... $30,000 1995 John Deere 680 35-ft. air hoe drill, 12” spacing, double shoot with JD 787 tow behind, 3/4 tip with 4” spreader. #16005236............................ $24,000

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. #16005207.......................... $156,000 2005 Bourgault 5710 50-ft. air hoe drill, double shoot, 3.5” steel packers, 3/4 stealth openers with trailing 6450 cart, deluxe auger. #16005265. (2)............. . .......................................... $128,500 2005 Bourgault 5710 40-ft. air hoe drill, MRB II, 9.8” spacing, 31/2” steel packers, double shoot, 450# trips, square seed boots with L5350 tank. #16005271. (1).................... $102,000 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)...................... $69,000 2009 Case IH 400 45-ft. flexhoe with 3380 tow between cart, 10” spacing, 3.5 packer wheels, variable rate, single shoot, 1” pts, primary blockage. #16005259. (3).................... $135,500

2013 John Deere 1890 60-ft. no-til air hoe drill, single shoot, 10” spacing, 1910550 bushel air cart. DEMONSTRATOR SAVE $$$THOUSANDS$$$. #12005157................................CALL 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)....CALL

2010 John Deere 1890 42-ft. no-till, single shoot air, 10” spacing, 31x13.5-15 8 PR 8 bolt, 1910-350 bushel tow between air tank. #16005256............. . .......................................... $145,000 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)... . ............................................ $28,000 1995 John Deere 730 28-ft., 6” spacing, single shoot with JD 787 170 bushel tow between cart. #16005260. (3)...... . ............................................ $22,000 John Deere 770 12-ft. air disc drill with 80 bushel tank on the hitch, 1000 PTO drive, 6” spacing, 60/40 split on tank. #16005088............................... $3000

CORN PLANTER

CONVENTIONAL DRILL

John Deere 9450 30-ft. box drills with 7” spacing and JD transport. #16005268............................ $10,000

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Subject to approved installment credit with John Deere Financial, for commercial use only. Down payment may be required. Other special rates and terms may be available. Some restrictions apply. 2013 John Deere 9560T 560 hp, 18/6 powershift, 2630 Touch GS3 display, SF1 receiver, deluxe cab CommandView, premium radio/XM satelite, hi-flow hydraulic system, 5 remote, 1000 PTO, Cat 5 wide wing drawbar, 36” track durabuilt, premium HID light package, steering pump 130cc, leather trim, electric, mirrors, dual beam radar sensor, F/Business band antenna, large 2012 John Deere 9460R 18/6 powershift transmission, CV II Premier cab, XM fuel water separator, motor seal drain, satellite, premium radio, four remote 13.5L IT compliant engine, quik-tatch, cylinder control, HID lights, leather trim, idler weight 4x450, track frame, gold dual beam radar sensor, F/Business key. #16003839.................... $440,000 band radio, 13.5L IT compliant engine, heavy greaseable steer pin. #16003704. (4)..........................................$279,500

2012 John Deere 9560RT 560 hp., 18/6 powershift transmission, 2600 display, SF2 receiver, deluxe cab II, AM/FM/ XM radio, 36” Durabuilt tracks, 26 front weights, idler weights, 32 track weights, 130CC steering pump, hi-flow hydraulics with 6 remotes & case drain, HID lighting, dual beam radar, leather interior, electric mirrors. PowrGard 3-year, 1500 hour warranty remains. #16003678............................$393,000

NEW Highline CFR650 bale processor with chopper. #14200880...... $27,500

2010 John Deere 9630T 530 hp, 30” Durabilt tracks, 48 GPM hydraulic pump, 26 front weights, 12 idler weights, deluxe cab, AutoTrac ready, HID lights, leather interior, AM/FM/WB/CD, electric mirrors, 750 hours. #16003670..........$323,000

NEW Highline CFR650 bale processor, 3 remotes. #14200958............. $23,500

1993 John Deere 7300 corn planter, 30” spacing, 6 row. #16005270... $12,500 1994 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air seeder, single shoot, 3/4” carbide tip openers, 9” spacing, primary blockage, 3.5” steel capped packer wheels, with 2320 tow between air seeder. #16005218. (3)... . ............................................ $35,000

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NEW Rem 24-ft. harrow cart, 5/8” heavy duty harrows, hydraulic wing lift. #13004037..............................$10,500

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2013 John Deere 0706PC, 2630 display. #16017253.................................$4550 2013 John Deere 0706PC, 2630 display. #16017256.................................$4550 2013 John Deere 0706PC, 2630 display. #16017257.................................$4550 2013 John Deere 0907PC 3000 receiver. #16017250.................................$2275 2013 John Deere 0907PC 3000 receiver. #16017249.................................$2275 2013 John Deere 0907PC 3000 receiver. #16017248.................................$2275 2013 John Deere 0907PC 3000 receiver. #16017247.................................$2275 2013 John Deere 0907PC 3000 receiver. #16017246.................................$2275 2013 John Deere 0907PC 3000 receiver. #16017245.................................$2275 2011 John Deere 0907PC Starfire 3000 receiver. #16012278...................$2500 2010 John Deere 0900PC Starfire ITC receiver, SF1. #16012226..........$1500 John Deere 0900PC Starfire receiver, SF1. #16012039.................................$1500 2006 John Deere 0330PC GS2 rate controller, 31 pin. #16012087. (1).......$600

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2010 John Deere 9630T 530 hp, deluxe cab, AutoTrac ready, plug-n-play, deluxe comfort package, Cat 5 drawbar, 36” tracks, dual beam radar, premiere lighting package, tool box, HID lights, AM/FM/CD/WB, leather trim, buddy seat, FM business antenna, front weight bracket with 26 weights, side weights-12, rotary beacon light, 1000 PTO, 1600 hours, PowerGar Warranty expires 1/28/2014 or 4000 hours. #16003663. (1)......................$297,000

TIRES

2008 John Deere 9630T deluxe comfort package, Cat 5 WS drawbar, extremity warning lamps, dual beam radar sensor, Premier lighting package, tool box, field vision Zenon HID light, right hand electric mirror, AM/FM radio/WB/ CD, instructional seat, F/Business band antenna. #16003638. (4).......$273,000 2006 John Deere 9520 4 remotes, 18 speed, 710/70R38 duals, standard comfort package, AM/FM/WB/CD, instructional seat, RH/LH electric remote adjustable mirrors, 78 gpm hydraulic system, JD Auto Trac system, 19 front weights, 4-450# weights. #16003830.. ..............................................$178,000

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D L O S

1979 John Deere 8640 20.8x38 duals, PTO, 3 hydraulics, 2-500# weights. @#16003801..........................$19,500 1976 John Deere 8630 cab, 3 hydraulic remotes, PTO, 20.8x34 dual tires. #16003777. (4)........................$23,000

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

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2011 John Deere 9530 deluxe comfort package, AutoTrac ready, power differential lock, dual beam radar sensor, premier lighting package, AM/FM radio, Micheline 800/70R38 radial tires, instructional seat, F/business band, rotary beacon light. #16003712. (4)................ ..............................................$260,000 1991 John Deere 8960 24 speed Powersync, triples 20.84-42. #16003836....... ................................................$51,000 1990 John Deere 8760 singles, hydraulic outlets, Performance monitor with 14-ft. dozer. #16003809. (3).............$52,000 1985 John Deere 8850 partial powershift, duals, 14-ft. 6-way dozer, recent engine overhaul. #16003749...............$28,000

2013 New Leader L3030G4 John Deere 11-ft. 409 spreader box, TR1000 New Leader trailer. #14200917..... $88,000

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

HEADER TRAILERS

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 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. #16010048................................. $6000 36-ft. header trailer. #16009204....... $7000 36-ft. header trailer. #13012330....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012333....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012336....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012342....... $6500 36-ft. header S trailer. $6500 LD O#13012343....... 36-ft. header trailer. #13012347....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. $6500 LD SO#13012350....... 36-ft. header trailer. #13012351....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012353....... $6500 30-ft. 2-wheel header trailer. #16002356... ................................................... $1800

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ROUND BALERS AND COMMERCIAL SPRAYERS

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2013 John Deere 569 Premium coveredge surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale kicker, 2630 display, only 2475 bales. #16007368. (1)...................... $52,500 2012 John Deere 568 1000 rpm, 21.5L16.1 10-ply tires, Megawide pickup, push bar, coveredge surface wrap, hydraulic pickup lift, 2900 bales. #16006776. (3)...................... $45,500 2012 John Deere 568 surface wrap, push bar, hydraulic pickup lift, 1000 PTO, Megawide Plus pickup. #16006790. (3).......................................... $41,000 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).......................................... $41,000 2012 John Deere 568 1000 PTO, Megawide Plus pickup, push bar, hydraulic pickup lift, surface wrap. #16006774. (1).......................................... $40,000 2009 John Deere 568 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 flotation tires, hydraulic lift Megawide pickup with dual gauge wheels. #16006438. (1)... . ............................................ $32,000

2008 John Deere 568 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 5-ft. bale width, 21.5L-16.1, 10 ply tires, Megawide plus pickup, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006764. (1)...................... $35,000 2007 John Deere 568 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, Megawide Plus pickup, push bar, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006781. (4)... . ............................................ $29,500 2003 John Deere 567 Megawide pickup Plus, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup lift. #16007373. (1)...................... $23,000 2002 John Deere 567 Megawide, push bar, twine tie, 540 PTO. #16006693. (4).......................................... $16,500 2001 John Deere 567 1000 PTO, Mega tooth pickup, pushbar, twine, no wrap. #16006709. (4)...................... $17,500 2001 John Deere 567 twine wrap, Mega tooth hydraulic lift pickup. #16006690. (1).......................................... $13,500 2000 John Deere 566 regular pickup, twine, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, 31.13.5-PR hi flotation tires. #16006783............................ $13,000

COMMERCIAL SPRAYERS 2012 John Deere 4940 self-propelled, 480/80R50 tires, high flotation solution pump, JD link ultimate-1 YR, SS eductor delivery system, 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzles, BoomTrac auto level system, inject foam markers, wheel slip control, Xenon HID lighting, RH & LH fence row nozzles, row crop fenders. #16014146. (3).............................................CALL 2011 John Deere 4930 325 hp, 120-ft. booms, 1200 gallon stainless steel tank, deluxe cab, Greenstar AutoTrac ready eductor system, BoomTrac Trac Pro-5 sensor leveling system, HID lighting, foam marker, wheel slip control, wheel motor shields, fenders, 4-low drift spray tips with left & right fence row nozzles. #16014150. (4)..... . .......................................... $295,000 2008 John Deere 4830 1000 gallon tank, 100-ft. booms, radar, auto air spring level system, traction control, boom return T height, on board air system, row crop fenders, hydraulic tread adjust, Auto Trac ready. #16014141. (3).. . .......................................... $192,000

2007 John Deere 4930 commercial, 1200 gallon tank, 120-ft. booms with BoomTrac Pro automatic leveling system, 480/80R50 tires with fenders, Greenstar GS2 display, AutoTrac ready, auto air spring level system, HID Xenon lighting. #16014111. (1).......... . .......................................... $230,000 2006 John Deere 4920 self-propelled sprayer, 120-ft., 20” spacing, Norac boom sensing, wheel slip control, auto air spring level system, row crop fenders, radar speed sensor, full boom break-away, fence row nozzles, Xenon HID field lighting, Auto Trak ready. #16014140. (2).................... $145,000 2005 John Deere 4720 self-propelled, 800 gallon stainless steel tank, 90-ft. booms, 380/90 R46 radial tires, Auto Trac ready, fenders, wheel motor shields, traction control, field lamps, radar, strainers. #16014152. (1)......... . .......................................... $154,000

2007 Apache AS1010 boom leveling, 96-ft. booms, EZ-Steer, 20” nozzle spacing, Raven SCS 4400, 320/90R38 front, 320/90R50 rear duals, 850 gallon poly tank, 5 boom sections. #16014122. (3).................... $131,000 2013 Top Air 120-ft. FF boom, 20” quad 10 section, Ace hydraulic pump/Raven ISO, 380/90x46 R-1 tires, adjustable axle, chemical inductor 15 gallon, fence row nozzles, 1600 T-tank, 1” regulating valve, standard plumbing kit, Flo-Bak manifold kit, 24” spacing dual kit, 480/80x42, Raven ISO height control-power glide. #14200944. (4)... . ............................................ $90,000 2013 Top Air 120-ft. FF boom, 20” quad 10-section, Ace hydraulic pump/ Raven ISO, 380/90x46 R-1 tires. #14200909............................ $79,000 2013 Top Air 90-ft., 1600 gallon, 20” quad 6 section, Ace hydraulic pump/Raven 4400, 380/90x46 R-1 tires, adjustable axle, chemical inductor, fence row nozzle kit, auto-boom height control. #14200962............................ $70,000 2013 Top Air 90-ft. FF boom, 20” quad 6 section, Ace hydraulic pump, Raven 4400, 320/90R46 tires, adjustable axle, auto boom height, Flo-Bak valve kit, 1” regulating valve kit, standard plumb kit, axle assembly. #14200964. . ............................................ $65,000 2011 Top Air 120-ft., 1600 gallon with Envizio Pro AutoSteer, AutoBoom shutoff and auto height control. #16014143. (4).......................................... $72,000 2013 Summers Ultimate 110-ft., 1650 gallon, chemical clean load system, nozzle bodies only, crossover plumbing package, hitch piece backstop, single electric end nozzles, 3 sensor UC5 Norac. #13011099........ $70,000 2013 Summers Ultimate 110-ft., 1650 gallon, chemical clean load system, nozzle bodies only, crossover plumbing package, hitch piece backstop, single electric end nozzles, 3 sensor UC5 Norac. #13011098........ $70,000

1997 John Deere 566 regular pickup, twine, 540 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift, gauge wheels. #16006760. (1)..$9500 1996 John Deere 535 pushbar, hydraulic pickup. #16006747. (4)............. $7500 1993 John Deere 535 regular pickup, twine, 1000 PTO, gathering wheels, gauge wheels, bale counter, Megawide plus pickup, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006761. (4)........ $3500 1990 John Deere 535 regular pickup, twine only, 1000 PTO. #16006743. (4) . ............................................... $8000 1990 John Deere 535 regular pickup, twine, 1000 PTO, bale push bar. #16006757. (1)......................... $6500 CASE IH

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

2001 Hesston 856A 540 PTO, twine only. #16006365. (1)...................... $10,500 NEW HOLLAND 2009 New Holland BR7090 82” pickup, Bale Command, surface wrap, super sweep pickup, 1000 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006446. (1)..... $25,000 2007 New Holland BR780A bale ramp, xtra sweep pickup, surface wrap, gauge wheels, 1000 PTO, Bale Command Plus. #16007361......... $18,000

SQUARE BALER

2010 Case IH RB564 480/45-17 flotation tires, hydraulic pickup, mesh wrap, wide pickup, extra sweep. #16006441. (1).......................................... $28,000 2010 Case IH RB564 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale ramp. #16006766. (3)............ $23,500 2006 Case IH RBX563 1000 PTO, big tires, bale kicker, surface wrap. #16006313 (3)...................... $22,500 2005 Case IH RBX562 twine tie, hydraulic lift, wide pickup. #16006411. (1)......... . ............................................ $16,900

2013 Summer Ultimate 90-ft., 1650 gallon, chemical clean load system, 3” bottom fill package, single tip lift hydraulic circuit, 140 gallon dual rinse with 2 tank rinse nozzles, wash wand, single electric end nozzle with tip, nozzle bodies only-no tips, caps etc. #13011101............................ $60,000

2008 Summers suspended boom, 133-ft., 1500 gallon tank, JD GS2 compatable components, remote sprayer control, electric shut off agitation kit, 5-ball plumbing, 200 gallon rinse tank, wash wand with 80-ft. hose. #16014112...... . ............................................ $52,000 2005 Summers Ultimate 100-ft. booms, 1500 gallon, windscreens, 200 gallon rinse tank, wash wand, clean load system. #16014137. (3)......... $35,000 2005 Summers Ultimate 90-ft., 1500 gallon, windscreens, rinse tank, 20” nozzle spacing. #16014155. (1)......... . ............................................ $23,000 2004 Summers Ultimate 90-ft. suspended booms, 1500 gallon tank, 480/80R 38 tires, 3 boom section, plumbing HMI cast iron high pressure pump, 450 Raven control with sensor aluminum wet boom package, windscreens, 2-ft. bottom fill kit, clean water kit, touch down skid package, 20-ft. - 50-ft. - 20-ft. split boom option, electric end nozzles, wash wand, clevis hitch. #16014154. (4).......................................... $23,500

2004 Hesston 4760 31.5x34.4 bale, 91” pickup, 21.5L-16.1 tires. #16006785.... ................................................$48,000

2001 New Holland BB940 3x3 bales, roller bale chute. #16006733............$19,500

2002 Summers Ultimate 90-ft., 18.4x38 tires, 1500 gallon, bottom fill, 200 gallon rinse tank, triple nozzle, clean fil windscreens, tip lift, 5 section plumbing. #16014136. (4)............... $21,000 1999 Summers pickup sprayer, 350 gallon tank, 60-ft. booms, foamer dual nozzles, 2” bottom fill, Honda GX240 gas engine. #16014145. (3)...... $6500 1998 Summers 90 W0723W 2-pt. sprayer, 500 gallon, 80-ft. booms. #16014135. (3)............................................. $5000 Summers 120-ft., 1000 gallon pull type sprayer. #16014132. (4)............ $5000

2009 New Holland H8040 swather, rubber/urethane conditioner, 16-ft. auger header. #16006771............... $75,000 2004 New Holland HW340 with 16-ft. header, rubber/urethan conditioner. #16006784............................ $50,500 1996 Hesston 8400 with 16-ft. header, 21-ft. draper header, steel conditioner. #16007372............................ $29,500 1984 Versatile 4400 cab, air, gas engine with 22-ft. double swath platform. #16006744. (4)......................... $7000

2010 John Deere 956 center pivot rotary MoCo, impeller conditioner, hydraulic tilt control, hose support, quick hitch. #16006684. (3)...................... $34,000 2003 John Deere 956 106” rotary MoCo, tongue 1 3 / 8 ” hookup, header tilt. #16007366. (3)...................... $22,500

1996 John Deere 1600A mower conditoner, 1000 rpm, equal angle hitch & jack, safety chain. #16006754. (4)...... . ............................................ $10,500

1992 John Deere 1600 MoCo, wide roll, 1000 RPM, 16-ft., equal angle hitch & jack. #16006397. (4)................. $7500 1998 John Deere 1600A MoCo, 540 PTO. PARTS MACHINE. #16006755..$2000 1989 John Deere 590 pull type, 25-ft. header. #16006777.................. $3000

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

Brandt QF2500 100-ft., 1500 gallon with dual boom. #16014116. (4)...... $6000

2010 Case IH HDX182 18-ft. swing tongue mower conditioner. #16006773. (1).... . ............................................ $27,500 2005 MacDon 922 16-ft. auger header with conditioner, fits 9352I MacDon swather. #16006732.............. $12,000

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Frontline Ag’s Combine

CLOSEOUT!! 2010 Case IH 7120 singles, spreader, yield monitor. #13146. Call Cut Bank for Details.......... $224,800 2010 John Deere 9770 STS premium cab, singles, chopper, Contour Master fixed speed & reverser, 800/65R32 R1 drive tires, 18.4x26 steering tires, 26-ft. hi capacity auger, 640D header. #11320...... ............................................................... $313,500

2009 John Deere 9870 STS premium cab, duals, chopper, guidance ready, 640D header, 2600 monitor, 20.8-38 dual drive tires, 3.15” header lift cylinder, fine cut chopper with chaff spreader, hydraulic fore and aft reel control, 22.5-ft. unloading auger. #12216........................................ $212,000

2004 John Deere 9860 STS duals, chopper, yield monitor, 936D header, header height & reel resume & float, hydraulic fore & aft reel control, fine cut chopper with chaffer spreader, 22.5-ft. unloading auger, small wire concave, 20.8-42 R1 drive tires, general purpose chaffer, Harvest Monitor. #12566................................................... $229,800

2006 John Deere 9760 small grain, 2WD, singles, chopper, yield monitor, guidance ready. This combine was reconditioned 2011. Rebuilt rotor and concaves $11,000 repair. #12801.......... $189,500

2002 Massey-Ferguson 8780XP 4000 pickup header S/N 041151 and 5000 draper header HM60169. #13103. Priced to move............... As Is - $97,500

1992 John Deere 9600 930 rigid platform, pickup reel, chopper and chaff spreader. #13164....... $55,000

2001 John Deere 9750 STS 2WD, singles, 20-ft. unloading auger, 800/65R32 R1 drive tires, 16.9x26 R1 steering tires, twin disk spreader with chaff spreader. #8982..................................... $125,600

1994 Gleaner R62 Ag Leader mapping, 30.5-32 @ 60%, HD finals, 300 bushel grain tank, 2005 MacDon 962 30-ft. header, pickup reel S/N 163500. #10815..........................................As Is - $79,800

1982 John Deere 7720 24-ft. header with pickup reel, spreader, chaffer. #13084................As Is - $9900

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1997 Case IH 2188 good tires, Maurer unloading auger extension, NO header. #10674...... $54,900

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USED MFWD, 2WD & LOADER TRACTORS 2013 John Deere 8285R MFWD, premium cab, IVT transmission, auxiliary hydraulic connect. Tag #12821................................................... $320,000 2011 John Deere 8285R MFWD, IVT transmission, ILS, 7” color display, no ACS steering, premium cab and radio, intelligent power management, cold weather package. Tag #12416............... $223,000 2012 John Deere 7260R, IVT transmission, MFWD, H480 loader, lots more. Tag #12831...... $232,500 2010 John Deere 4720 MFWD, cab, hydro, JD 400CX loader, quick hitch. Tag #11811................ $46,000 2010 Case Puma 195 MFWD, loader and grapple, CVT powershift transmission. Tag #13147............ ............................................................... $124,000 1996 John Deere 8400 MFWD, 225 hp, 3-point, 2007 Case Puma 180 MFWD, cab, PTO, loader PTO, powershift, 18.4x42 duals, 5729 hours. Tag suspension, SL loader with bucket and grapple. #13868..................................................... $75,000 Tag #12417.............................................. $98,500 2004 Case Magnum 255 MFWD, powershift transmission, 3-point, 1000 PTO, 4 remotes, fenders, 480/70R34 fronts, 520/85R46 rear duals, Trimble EZ-Guide autosteer. Tag #12276........... $104,000

USED 4WD TRACTORS

1997 John Deere 9400 4WD, 24/6 manual transmission, 4 remotes. Tag #11623.................... $98,000 Big Bud 460/30 4WD, Detroit diesel, powershift transmission, 50% rubber. Tag #10890.... $49,500 2010 Case STX485 4WD, PTO, weight package, auto steer. Tag #12960................................... $230,000 Versatile 900 4WD, 3 remotes, 35% tires. Tag #11690........................................................ $9000

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Massey-Ferguson 2675 2WD, cab, air, 3-pt., 3 remotes, MF 246 QA loader, 103 hp. #11973........... ................................................................. $16,000

USED BALERS John Deere 567 round baler, twine only, MegaWide, push bar. Tag #13139............................... $14,900 2003 New Holland BR780, 540 PTO, extra sweep, bale ramp. Tag #12984............................ $19,270 2008 New Holland BR7090 round baler. Tag #12713..................................................... $28,000 2008 Vermeer 605M round baler, 9000 bales, twine/ net. #12860.............................................. $18,500

USED SPRAYERS

2009 John Deere 4930 sprayer, 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, eductor, wheel slip, deluxe cab. Tag Versatile 825 duals, 3417 hours. Tag #13506.......... #11631................................................... $225,000 ................................................................. $22,000 2007 Top Air 2400 sprayer. Tag #12737...... $60,000 Flexi-Coil 67XL 100-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, dual nozzle bodies. Tag #12395............... $15,000 MISCELLANEOUS Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer. Tag #12134. Call Conrad for details..................................................... $8500

2005 Case IH RBX562, round baler, twine/net. #13218..................................................... $15,000 2002 Case IH RBX561 round baler with net and twine, 1000 PTO, converging wheels. Tag #12928......... ................................................................. $12,600

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2011 John Deere 1830 61-ft. air drill, 10” spacing, double shoot. Tag #11820..... 1997 Concord 4012 40-ft., 12” spacing, 2000 tow behind tank. Tag #13018....... ...........................................................................................................$167,000 .............................................................................................................$18,900

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2000 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, NO air cart. Tag #1469................................... $38,900

Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 3450 tow between cart. Tag #9877.......................... $66,900

2001 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 3450 tow behind cart. Tag #9912...................... $63,500

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John Deere 9400 40-ft. 10” spacing, capped steel press wheels, JD transport and Gem carbide tip openers.................................................... $16,500

Concord 5012 50-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, Concord 3000 air cart. Tag #11856......................... $24,900

1992 Concord 5612 56-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 3000 tow behind cart with hydraulic drive. Tag #12723. ................................................................. $20,900

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Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft. air drill, 7.5” spacing, steel press wheels, 1610 160 bushel cart. Tag #10752........... ...........................................$34,900

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1997 John Deere 1780 corn planter, 12 row, 30”. Tag #12060.....$28,500 John Deere 9350 box drill. Call for details. Tag #12568...............$8300

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NEW 2013 Miller GC75 self propelled sprayer with 120By Oklahoma State University ft. truss boom, auto height control, 1200 gallon stainless When the weather outside is frightful, there is nothing steel tank, Raven Envizio Pro, Phoenix 300 better than a roaring fire to chase away the chill. To take antenna, 275 hp, front wheel assist............. $299,000 full advantage of the cozy warmth, be sure to follow a few PHONE (208) 267-1973, Bonners Ferry, ID common sense precautions to cut the risk of a home fire. “Lots of families across Oklahoma rely on fireplaces, wood stoves and other fuel-fired appliances to keep warm in the winter,” said Gina Peek, Oklahoma State University Your Montana Authorized Timpte Dealer (OSU) Cooperative Extension housing and consumer specialist. “The key is to be safe and smart when using those appliances.” As a basic safety measure, it is important to keep your chimney and wood stove in good working order, and that means having them inspected and cleaned every year by a certified professional. American Ag Series Chimneys should be free of obstructions and cracks, NEW 2014 Timpte hopper, 40-ft.x Super Tenders 66”x96”, ag hoppers, spring ride, FOB while wood stoves should be examined for cracks and legs, David City, Nebraska hinges and door seals should be checked for smooth joints and seams. Call for pricing on other models Also, since all fireplaces can generate carbon monoxide, “Z” BEST IN “Z” BUSINESS be sure to install and use a carbon monoxide alarm. Burn only seasoned hardwood – soft, moist wood speeds Toll Free: 1-877-714-5944 up creosote buildup – and never flammable liquids, said Local: 406-278-5944 Visit our website at: www.zomertrucks.com Peek. Use only dry, seasoned wood pellets in pellet stoves. E-mail: zomer@3rivers.net Conrad, Montana Do not burn cardboard, trash or debris in your fireplace or wood stove. “The idea is to build small fires that burn completely and generate less smoke,” Peek said. “Start by placing logs at the back of the fireplace or on a supporting grate. Make sure the damper is open before you light the fire.” To cut down on the fire hazard, keep the hearth area free of decorations and flammable materials, and use only fire-resistant materials on nearby walls around wood stoves. Also, avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing near the flames. The fireplace screen should be heavy enough to block rolling logs and span the whole opening to catch flying sparks and embers. “You can install stovepipe thermometers to check the flue temperatures in your wood stove, and keep the air inlets open to avoid creosote buildup,” Peek said. A fire should never be left unattended. Carefully extinSimplicity Reliability Installation guish the flames before going to bed or leaving the house. Douse and saturate the ashes with water and give them time to completely cool before putting them in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The container should be stored at least 10 feet away from the house or other buildings. Finally, if in spite of all your safety precautions, a fire does occur in your home, Acoustic sensors detect when Wireless interface between the and how much material is ﬂowing iPad with easy to use working smoke detectors and ECUs and display in the cab results Two mounting options Wireless Blockage App in fewer cables in the cab and less an escape plan will signifiwiring exposed to harsh weather cantly increase your family’s chances of surviving. “Install smoke alarms on every level of your house. Test them regularly and change Meet the Intelligent Ag the batteries at least once a Solutions rep at our MAGIE year,” Peek said. “Practice your family escape plan so A G - S E R V I C E S booth, see you there! everyone knows what to do and where to go in case of a triangleag.com 406-622-3887 real emergency.”

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Montana State University (MSU) Extension will host the annual series of cropping seminars in the Golden Triangle January 13-16, 2014. Locations for cropping seminars will be Chester, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Denton, Fort Benton, Great Falls and Shelby. Speaking at all seminar locations are Dave Wichman, MONTANA MADE MONTANA MADE MSU Central Agricultural Research Center, who will present *Hand-Constructed *Hand-Constructed information on crop and forage grain variety selection and *Proprietary Aluminum Design *Proprietary Aluminum Design the local variety trial results; Dr. Olga Walsh from the MSU *Superior Strength *Superior Strength Western Triangle Agricultural Research Center, discussing *Smooth Interior Walls & Floor soil micronutrients and remote sensing technology, and Dr. *Smooth Interior Walls & Floor *3-Piece End Doors Kevin Wanner, MSU Extension Entomologist, who will give *3-Piece End Doors With Metering Gate With Metering Gate an update on crop insects of importance for the past year *Removeable Steel Tarp Bows *Removeable Steel Tarp Bows as well as best management practices. There will also be a *Unique Understructure *Unique Understructure presentation by Dr. Mary Burrows, MSU Extension Plant (allows steel long sills for strength, rigidity, & (allows steel long sills for strength, rigidity, & Pathology Specialist, and Zach Miller, Research Assistant improved hoist operation) improved hoist operation) Professor, which will provide information on the economics of fungicide use on crops as well as give a general update on crop disease pressure. Three private and two commercial pesticide applicator ORDER TODAY! ORDER TODAY! credits will be available for attendees. No pre-registration ORDER TODAY!! is required, there is no charge, and all producers are encourask your tax advisor about the tax benefits of receiving your product in 2012 ask your tax advisor about the tax benefits of receiving your product in 2012 aged to attend. All seminars begin at 9 a.m., with registration at 8:30 a.m. The dates, locations, and contact numbers for each cropping seminar are listed below. A free lunch will be provided by CHS at the Chester location from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. January 13: Fort Benton, Ag Center, 1205 20th St., Tyler Lane, 622-3751; Denton, Denton Town Hall, Chrissy Cook, 566-2277 or Darren Crawford, 535-3919 January 14: Shelby, Marias Fair Exhibit Building, Joe Parks, 4248350; Chester, St. Mary’s Parish Hall (basement), 11 West Quincy Ave., Jesse Fulbright, 759-5625 January 15: Conrad, Pondera Shooting Sports Complex, 972 Granite Rd., Pondera County Extension Office, 271-4054; Cut Bank, Courthouse Annex, 1210 East Main, Glacier County Extension Office, 873-2239 January 16: Great Falls, Family Living Center, Fairgrounds, (off 3rd St. NW fairgrounds entrance) Rose Malisani, 454-6980; Choteau, Stage Stop Inn, 1005 North Main Ave., Travis Standley, 466-2491 MSU Extension is an A D A / E O / A A / Ve t e r a n ’s Preference Employer and Provider of Educational Outreach. If you require accommodation for a disability to participate, please notify the Liberty County Extension Office at 759-5625.

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Morris Maxim I 50-ft. air drill, 10” spacing, 3.5” steel packers, 7300 Morris tow behind air cart, 8” auger...............................................................Call

USED COMBINES

New Holland 9282 tractor, standard transmission, 4 remotes, 20.8x38 duals (85%), Outback eDrive auto steer, very low hours..........................Just In Steiger 385 tractor, Twin-Flow hydraulics, 6 remotes, AccuGuide, AutoSteer, 262 antenna, Pro 600 monitor, 710 tires, low hours..................... Just Traded

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Case IH 7010, yield/moisture monitor, rock trap....... ...................................................................Just In 2008 MacDon M100 windrower, 30-ft. draper header, single reel, single knife, low hours.............Just In John Deere 580 pull-type windrower, 25-ft. draper.. .................................................................... $4995

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Case IH 1480, rock trap, with Case IH 1010 30-ft. header, batt reel....................................... $24,900

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MacDon D60 45-ft. draper header with pickup reel, transport................................................... $72,500 Case IH 2152 40-ft. draper header, double knife, pickup reel, transport..................................Just In

2012 Apache 1020 sprayer, 1000 gallon tank, 100-ft. booms, Autoboom (eyes), Accuboom, Smart Trax auto steer, inductor, low hours...................Just In Case IH 2142 35-ft. draper header, pickup reel, hydraulic fore/aft, transport................... Just Traded

Case IH RBX563 round baler, net/twine, wide pickup, large tires................................................. $22,900 Case IH RBX562 round baler, twine tie, standard pickup..............................................................Call Vermeer 605L round baler, 6x5 bales, twine, floatation tires. Very good condition......................... $12,900 Vermeer 605F round baler, twine.................... $1995 New Holland 688 round baler, net/twine.......Just In 1992 New Holland 660 round baler, Bale Command, net wrap...................................................... $8995

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2004 Case IH 2015 pickup header, Swathmaster attachment. Excellent condition.................. $12,900 Case IH 1015 pickup header, Swathmaster attachment...........................................................Just In 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 New Holland 960 13-ft. pickup header with Sund attachment.................................................. $2995 New Holland 960 13-ft. pickup header less attachment............................................................ $1495 Massey 1859 13-ft. pickup head less attachment..... ...................................................................... $995

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Mayrath 8x60 grain auger, swing hopper, PTO drive............................................................ $3995

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

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Introducing Big Sky Equipment as your new

NEW HOLLAND DEALER for North Central Montana T9 Series 4WD Tractors

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New T9 4WD tractors give you the power you need and the comfort you want. If the engine and hydraulic power doesn’t turn your head, the sleek design and the largest cab in the industry certainly will. Six new models are ready to fit your farming needs. For those who want a row-crop ready articulated tractor, take a look at one of the four standard 36-inch-wide frame models up to 507 engine horsepower. The slim T9 engine hood provides improved forward visibility and the inboard planetary drive axles allow for narrow wheel width settings. For broad acre work, check out the two higherhorsepower, wide-frame models in the line-up. Their top-level performance is packaged in a new, beautifully balanced chassis that delivers more power to the wheels for improved productivity. Brain and brawn. New Holland knows it takes both to get the job done right.

T4 Series Tractors

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When farmers make equipment for farmers, you get innovations that aren’t found in an engineering textbook. Case in point: the new T8 Series tractors. They redefine large-scale agriculture with the revolutionary compact, long wheelbase design. With bold, new styling, and a sculpted frame, T8 Series tractors give you the speed and stability of a long wheelbase with the agility of a short wheelbase. T8 tractors defy the status quo in more ways. You get more power with less noise and fuel, higher speeds with better maneuverability, increased technology with simpler operation. In short, you’ll never have to compromise when you own a New Holland T8 Series tractor.

Pull-Type Sprayers

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The new T7 Series: unrivaled comfort, power, efficiency and precision. Your productivity—and efficiency—will soar with a T7 Series tractor as your mobile office. Innovative features, including the Auto Command™ CVT transmission and the Sidewinder™ II armrest with CommandGrip™ multifunction controller, deliver the power, control and flexibility to mow, bale, till, seed and load more productively.

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When you hire someone to work on your farm, what qualities do you look for? Most likely, you would agree that the ideal farmhand should be versatile, dependable, and strong. Fortunately for you, you’re guaranteed to find all of these qualities in a T4 series tractor, the Ultimate Farmhand, from New Holland.

Air Drills

SIMPLE PRECISION SEEDING

New Holland P2000 air hoe drills with a flexible frame deliver precise seed placement across the entire width of the machine in all types of challenging terrain. Three P2000 models include the new P2070 Precision Hoe Drill, which features patented individual opener control for the ultimate in ground-following capabilities.

PLM™ Precision Land Management FARM WITH PRECISION

New Holland PLM offers a full range of precision farming solutions that can be tailored to suit your needs, helping improve yields, control input costs and increase productivity. Receive industry leading accuracy and reliability using PLM auto guidance solutions. Select from a wide range of correction signal options to match the accuracy that best suits your needs. Stay connected with your machines and receive real time information using PLM™ Connect telematics. Find a complete range of farming solutions that help analyze data more efficiently with the new advanced PLM™ Software. Eliminate overlap, increase yield potential and reduce waste with IntelliRate™ Section Control and variable rate control. If you are ready to start saving time and money, working more comfortably and efficiently and getting more out of every season, then New Holland Precision Land Management is for you.

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T6 Series Tractors

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Heavy-duty New Holland S1000 field sprayers provide dependable performance, accurate spraying and load stability, even across bumpy, varied field conditions. With 1,000- and 1,600-gallon options, plus your choice of suspended or wheeled booms, you can find the exact pull-type sprayer model to match your needs.

Introducing NEW CR Series combines from New Holland. They continue the more than 35-year pure Twin Rotor® bloodline, offering superior multi-pass threshing and best-inclass grain and straw quality. You can also expect industry leading stone protection thanks to the new, Dynamic Stone ProtectionTM system and superior residue management flexibility with features like the new Opti-Spread™ system. Another thing you can always count on from New Holland? New innovations that increase your productivity and ROI.

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T6 tractors are the ideal choice for haying, heavy loader work, roadside mowing, and more. This top-selling tractor series continues to capitalize on the success of its predecessors, providing you with the ultimate combination of performance and comfort options. Three four-cylinder models and three six-cylinder models can be tailored to suit your operation. From standard to premium, T6 tractors have the perfect assortment of transmissions, hydraulics, and cab packages. The choice between a rear flange or bar axle further enhances your versatility to handle haying as well as row crop work. With the evolution of modern farming leading to demands in enhanced efficiency, the T6 line now proudly offers the Auto Command™ CVT transmission. Designed, developed, and built in-house, this transmission provides you with seamless speed changes that are controlled from the fully-adjustable Sidewinder™ II armrest and multi-functional CommandGrip™ lever. Want to have the best looking tractor around? Equip a new T6 Auto Command™ tractor as a Blue Power edition, which replaces the traditional New Holland paint scheme with midnight blue and a sleek silver grill and exhaust.

New Holland engineers used input from hundreds of customers to design our new line of skid steers. Designed from the ground up, these machines were built around you. No matter what your line of work – agriculture, landscaping or construction – you’ll work faster, smarter and more profitably with our new skid steers.

Hay and Forage Equipment THE SMARTEST IDEAS IN HAYMAKING ARE AS CLOSE AS YOUR NEW HOLLAND DEALER

New Holland has everything you need for hay season—hay equipment that leads the industry, tractors that make you more productive year-round and materials handling equipment to keep your operation running efficiently. Whether you make hay to feed your beef or dairy herd or if you produce hay as a cash crop to earn your living, New Holland has a range of equipment solutions to meet your needs.

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Place your confidence in your local hay and forage experts—your New Holland dealer. They understand the challenges you face and stand behind you and your operation with parts and service to ensure your equipment keeps running season after season.

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Spring wheat variety performance summary in Montana Continued from page A30

Experimental Design and Data Collection Varieties currently recommended, widely grown, recently released or owned (and entered on a fee basis) by private companies are evaluated for agronomic performance in the Advanced Spring Wheat and Statewide Durum nurseries. Also evaluated in these nurseries are experimental breeding lines tested against the check varieties. Nurseries are randomized separately at each location for statistical analysis. Agronomic data collllected 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 stems. To evaluate this trait we cut several stems of each variety and score each internode 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 (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.

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2011 John Deere 7230 Premium IVT, MFWD, left hand reverser. Loader available, 3600 hours. Excellent. . .. . ........................................$75,000 John Deere 4760 MFWD, powershift, 3-point...............................$42,500 John Deere 7600 MFWD, powershift, 6900 hours, good rubber. Very nice!..................................$38,000

John Deere 7710 MFD, PowerShift, 7500 hours........................$45,500

1998 New Holland 8770 MFD, 18 speed, powershift, 3-pt., PTO, 4 hydraulics, clean, 7500 hours........ . ........................................$38,500 2005 John Deere 6420 MFWD, PowrQuad, LH reverser, 3900 hours. Clean. Loader available... $43,000

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Spring wheat variety performance summary in Montana continued from A52

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. If a serious defect in the variety is identi-

fied 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 AP604 CL - AP604 CL was developed and released to AgriPro Associates in 2007. It is a CLEARFIELD (CL) wheat derived from a cross between two CL lines, AP601 CL and AP602 CL. AP604 CL contains patented traits and will be managed under a Stewardship Agreement. AP604 CL is a white chaffed, hollow stemmed wheat with an intermediate semi dwarf height. AP604 CL heads 3 days earlier than Reeder and yields competitively on dryland locations across Montana. In disease nurseries in North Dakota, AP604 CL shows moderate resistance to foliar diseases but shows moderate susceptibility to leaf rust and fusarium head blight. Test weight and protein are good and it exhibits 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. 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.

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Spring wheat variety performance summary in Montana continued from page A54

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. 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 resiscontinued on page A58

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SQUARE BALERS

Massey Ferguson 2190 big square baler, 4x4......................$79,900 2008 New Holland 580 square baler, 16”x18” bales. Nice shape....... ..........................................................................................$16,900 1994 New Holland 580 square baler, 16”x18” bales..............$10,900

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2005 Massey Ferguson 35 hp, MFD, canopy, 170 hours......$10,000 1989 Ford TW35 tractor with MFD, 3 SCV’s, mounted with Ezee-On 2225 loader and grapple. 8063 hours. 171 hp....................$18,900 1991 Case IH 8580 large square baler, 14,000 bales............$14,000 John Deere 535 round baler.....................................................$4900 Anderson round baler stacker, 12 bales................................$26,000 Highline 500 with Bale Pro 6800 5-bale retriver/ processor................................................. $9800 Highline Bale Pro 6000 bale processor...... $4500 International 6200 grain drill....................... $6500 Oliver 6342 4-bottom roll over plow............. $4500 Degelman 10-47/57 10-ft. hydraulic blade, front. Excellent.................................................. $9900 HMDE HD Grapple fits Farmhand F11 and JD 740 loader.........................................................$900

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Spring wheat variety performance continued from page a56

tance 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). HARD RED SPRING WHEAT

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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 ‘N9700117/3/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. CONTINUED on page A60

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Spring wheat variety performance HARD RED SPRING WHEAT

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2011 Case IH Magnum 235 with LX790 loader, luxury positive response seat, Navll with 262 receiver, leather, 540/1000/13/8” PTO, 515 hours....................................................... $181,000 Case IH 7120 MFD with 710 loader, 20.38/85R38-16.9R28, 7324 hours................................................................ $46,000 Case 4490 4WD, good tires, power shift, 180 hp., 5400 hours... .................................................................................. $15,500

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WYO Spray Coatings, LLC.

Owned and Operated by Dekota & Tara Edwards 48 Saddle Hill Rd. Dekota: 228-596-3373 Meeteetse, WY 82433 Tara: 307-899-8530 Offering Spray Foam Insulation, waterproof coatings and a wide variety of corrosion resistant and chemical resistant coatings. email: saddlehillco@yahoo.com

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Spring wheat variety performance summary continued from page A60

ONEAL- ONeal is a hard red spring wheat developed by WestBred, LLC from the cross ‘McNeal/WestBred 906R’ and was released in 2008. ONeal is a hollow stemmed, semidwarf wheat with red chaff. ONeal heads about the same as McNeal and one day later than Choteau. ONeal is susceptible to stripe rust. Test weight of ONeal is average with grain protein, milling and baking traits similar to McNeal. 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. OUTLOOK – Developed from the cross of PI372129/ Amidon//Amidon/3/MT 9312 and released by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station in 2003. It is a semidwarf hard red spring wheat with good resistance to the Russian wheat aphid and has been one of the highest yielding wheats in our Advanced spring wheat nursery across Montana from 2000-2003. Outlook has middense, erect, tapering heads with red awns and glumes. Outlook shows good resistance to prevalent races of stem rust in Montana. Outlook has acceptable milling and baking quality. Outlook is protected under the Plant Variety Protection Act (Certificate # 200400008) and can only be sold or advertised by variety name as a class of certified seed. REEDER - Developed by the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station, the cross involved a relative of ‘Stoa’, a NDSU experimental line and germplasm from a breeding program in Brazil. Reeder was released in 1999. Reeder is an awned, semidwarf hard red spring wheat. Reeder yields well especially in northeastern Montana and western North Dakota. Reeder has resistance to the upper midwest races of stem and leaf rust. Milling and baking qualities 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. 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 semisolid 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. 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. WB GUNNISON - Hard Red Spring Wheat developed by WestBred from the cross Conan/Agawam and released in 2011. WB-Gunnison is being released as a high quality hard red spring wheat that is intended to replace Conan and Corbin acres.. For the 3 year period 2008 - 2010, (22 locations), the average per acre yield of WB-Gunnison in the MSU Intrastate Trials is 55.5 bushels, compared to Conan at 51.3 bushels and Corbin at 55.7 bushels. The average test weight has been 60.6 lbs, which is .5 pounds heavier than Conan and .6 lbs heavier than Corbin. Protein levels have averaged 13.8%, which is .4 percentage points lower than Conan and .2 percentage points lower than Corbin. The average plant height of WB-Gunnison is 30 inches, which is similar to Conan and Corbin. The average heading date continued on page A64

Recipe Patch by Geri Hamburger and GrapeTomato Pizza

2 teaspoons vegetable oil, such as safflower All-purpose flour, for work surface 1 pound frozen pizza dough, thawed 3/4-cup store-bought marinara sauce 1 cup grated provolone cheese (4 ounces) 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced (optional) 1/4-pound ground beef chuck Coarse salt and ground pepper Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Rub a large rimless baking sheet (or a rimmed one, upside down) with oil. On a lightly floured work surface, use a rolling pin and your hands to roll and stretch dough into a 15-by-11-inch rectangle (if dough becomes too elastic to work with, let it rest a few minutes). Transfer to prepared sheet. Spread sauce evenly over dough, leaving a 1-inch border all around. Top with provolone, tomatoes, and if desired, onion; scatter beef over top. Season with salt and pepper. Bake until crust is golden, beef is cooked, and cheese is melted, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

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OPPORTUNITIES WANTED FOR: - Farm/Ranch Lease or Purchase - Custom Farming/Ranching: Seeding, harvesting, etc. -

Multi-generation, life-long, progressive farming & ranching family with proven track record from the Ledger area of north-central Montana and the Lewistown area of Central Montana, is seeking new opportunities to lease or purchase a farm/ranch or to provide custom farming & ranching services including CRP renovation. A complete line of farming equipment is available. Experience with both the business side and the labor side of diversified dry land farming, irrigated farming, cow/calf production, and custom feeding. Operators have extensive mechanical repair knowledge and ability, as well as college degrees pertaining to agriculture. Will gladly provide references upon request.

Recognized as Pondera County Conservation District 2010 Conservationist of the Year Please contact Paul Jones, (406) 450-2222 Clark Jones, (406) 450-1218 or 627-2471 or Dusty Jones, (406) 450-2246

Baked Ravioli

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, or oregano 1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes 2 pounds store-bought ravioli 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and season with salt and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add thyme and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, breaking up tomatoes with spoon, until sauce is thickened and reduced to about 5 1/2 cups, 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile, cook ravioli in a large pot of boiling salted water just until they float to the top (pasta will continue to cook in oven). Drain pasta; return to pot. Toss sauce with pasta. Pour pasta into a large gratin dish or 9-by-13-inch baking dish, and sprinkle with cheeses. Bake until golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.

Mini Honey-Mustard Meatloaves with Roasted Potatoes

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for baking sheet 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon honey mustard 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 pound ground beef chuck 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) 1 cup shredded white cheddar (about 4 ounces) Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 pound white new potatoes, scrubbed and quartered 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar 1 head Boston lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Brush a rimmed baking sheet with oil. In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons mustard and ketchup. In a medium bowl, combine beef, egg, panko, 1/2 cup cheddar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and teaspoon pepper. Form into four 2-by4-inch loaves; place on baking sheet. Brush with mustard mixture; top with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar. On another rimmed baking sheet, toss potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Transfer meatloaves to upper rack of oven, and place potatoes on lower rack. Bake until loaves are cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes, rotating sheets after 10 minutes. Remove loaves from oven; continue to roast potatoes until tender, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together remaining tablespoon oil, remaining teaspoon mustard, and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Add lettuce to bowl, and toss. Serve meatloaves with potatoes and salad.

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BARLEY STRAW FOR SALE

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Spring wheat variety performance summary continued from page A62

of WB-Gunnison is similar to Corbin and 1 day earlier than Conan.. Milling and baking quality data indicate that WBGunnison has acceptable quality. Disease/sawfly ratings for WB-Gunnison show it to be MR to stripe rust .WB-Gunnison is a hollow stemmed variety, but has high yields under wheat stem sawfly pressure due to relative non-preference in small plot nursery trials 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. WB9879CLP - WB9879CLP was derived from the cross of Choteau*3//Choteau/IMI8134 made in 2004 to be used as a Clearfield wheat . WB9879CLP is an awned semidwarf hard red spring wheat heading one and a half days later than Choteau while plant height is 30 inches the same as Choteau. WB9879CLP has solid stems similar to Choteau averaging 20-23 over two years. WB9879CLP exhibits acceptable milling and baking quality traits similar to Choteau. WB9879CLP is currently licensed exclusively to WestBredMonsanto with PVP title V protection. Durum Wheats AC AVONLEA - Released by Ag Canada in 1997. AC Avonlea has medium maturity, straw strength and height. It has good resistance to stem and leaf rusts. It has a good overall durum milling and processing 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. ALKABO - Was selected from the cross D901247/D89263 and released by the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station in cooperation with the USDA-ARS in 2005. It is a standard height variety with medium maturity and is day length-sensitive. It has white culm, midlong lspikes with white awns and glumes. It is resistant to races of leaf and stem rust found in North Dakota. It has moderate resistance to tan spot and Fusarium head blight. 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. ALZADA - Developed from the cross ‘Mohawk/Kofa’ and released in 2004 by WestBred, LLC. Alzada was tested extensively by WestBred, LLC trials in Arizona and in irrigated and dryland Pacific Northwest locations prior to testing in the Montana State University statewide trials. Alzada is an early, non-daylength sensitive durum that produces yields combined with very high quality grain when grown in northern durum areas. Alzada is a semidwarf variety with excellent straw strength, good tolerance to sawfly and a good foliar disease package. Alzada has medium protein levels and with strong gluten characteristics, Alzada produces a bright yellow semolina from which high quality durum products can be made. 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. DILSE – Was selected from the cross ‘Maier’/D88273 and released by the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station in cooperation with the USDA-ARS in 2002. It is a standard height, late-maturing variety that is day lengthsensitive. It has white culm, midlong spikes with white awns and glumes. It is resistant to races of leaf and stem rust found in North Dakota. 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. DIVIDE - Was selected from the cross “Ben’//‘Belzer’ and released by the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station in cooperation with the USDA-ARS in 2005. It is a standard height variety with medium maturity and is day length-sensitive. It has white culm, midlong spikes with white awns and glumes. It is resistant to races of leaf and stem rust found in North Dakota. It has moderate resistance to tan spot and Fusarium head blight. 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. GRENORA -Was selected from the cross D901260/ D901419 and released by the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station in cooperation with the USDA-ARS in 2005. It is a tall standard height variety with medium to early maturity and is day length-sensitive. It has white culm, midlong spikes with white awns and glumes. It is resistant to races of leaf and stem rust found in North Dakota. It has moderate resistance to tan spot and Fusarium head blight. 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. continued on page A65

Spring wheat variety performance summary

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continued from page A64

KYLE - Developed from the cross of Wakooma/2/ (DT322, Blue Giant/4*Lakota)/3/Wakooma/2/ (DT320, Blue Giant/2*Lakota) by Agriculture Canada Research Station, Swift Current, Saskatchewan. It was released in 1984. Kyle has a white glumes, glabrous spike, with long spreading awns that turn black at maturity. It has medium-sized kernels. Kyle is resistant to prevalent races of leaf and stem rust. It is moderately susceptible to tan spot and septoria leaf spot and susceptible to loose smut. MAIER – The North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station released Maier durum wheat in 1999. Maier is a late maturing, stiff-strawed, day length sensitive durum with a medium height. Maier has a good semolina extraction with strong gluten. Maier is resistant to stem and leaf rust diseases. 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. MOUNTRAIL – Developed from the cross D8479/Renville made by the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station which was released in 1999. Mountrail is a medium height, late maturing, stiff-strawed , day-length sensitive durum wheat. It is resistant to both leaf and stem rusts, but only moderately resistant to Tan spot and moderately susceptible to Fusarium head blight. Mountrail has a high semolina extract with strong gluten. 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. PIERCE - Was selected from the cross D86117/D88289 and released by the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station in cooperation with the USDA-ARS in 2001. It is a standard height variety with medium maturity and is day length-sensitive. It has white culm, midlong lax spikes with white awns and glumes. It is resistant to races of leaf and stem rust found in North Dakota and is moderately susceptible to Fusarium head blight. 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. PLAZA – Derived from the cross, DT606/D8291, and released in 1999 by the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. It is a late maturing semi-dwarf durum. Plaza has an average protein with strong gluten. It is resistant to leaf and stem rusts. 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. SILVER – Was developed by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station and released in 2012. It was selected from a male sterile facilitated recurrent selection population developed from desert durum lines . It is day lengthinsensitive. It is short and has early maturity. It has medium to high protein content and good gluten strength. Semolina color is average. STRONGFIELD – Released by Ag Canada in 2004. Strongfield is medium in height and maturity. It shows good resistance to leaf and stem rusts prevalent across the Canadian plains, but only moderately resistant to common bunt. It exhibits good end use qualities with a high protein, low grain cadmium concentration, high yellow pigment and a moderately strong gluten content. 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. The asterisk is used as a part of the formulation to indicate the number of backcrosses of parents constituting the variety. Plant variety protection (PVP) The developer of a new distinct variety may obtain protection (essentially a patent) for that variety if he/she chooses to do so, provided the variety meets the requirements of the Plant Variety Protection Act of 1970. This Act permits the owner or developer of a variety to prohibit others from selling, sexually multiplying, using for propagation for seed, or using to produce a hybrid, seed of his variety. continued on page C22

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2007 Freightliner Cat C15, 10 speed, 762,000 miles, 154” cab to trunnion, good virgin tires........ ......................................$32,500

2000 Freightliner Classic XL Cummins N14 500 hp with 144,000 on overhaul, 13 speed, steerable lift axle, 3.58 ratio, 264” wheelbase, 24.5 Low-Pro virgin drives...................$28,500

2005 Freightliner Columbia tri-drive grain truck, 24-ft. box, 14.0L Detroit, 10 speed. ONLY 171,000 miles!...............$56,000

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1996 International California legal, Detroit DDEC III built in 1995, 430/470 hp, near new cap drive tires, 11R22.5,......$15,000 1997 International 9400 Eagle Cummins N14, just put new heads on, 10 speed, Low-Pro 24.5 good tires, 234” wheelbase. Just In..........Call for more info

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2005 Peterbilt 379 short hood, Cat 475 hp Acert, 10 speed, 244” wheelbase, 2 line wet kit, flex air suspension, new drive tires................................$37,900

1994 Peterbilt 379 EXT Hood dump truck, Cat 3406B, 425 hp, 15 speed, 16-ft tub box, pintle hitch with air, 11R24.5 on aluminum wheels, nice interior............ ......................................$27,500

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2006 Kenworth T800 Cummins ISX 475 hp, 10 speed, sp40 3.70 ratio, 60” removable sleeper, Tru-Flo wet kit,11R22.5 tires on all aluminum wheels....... ......................................$45,000

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1983 International dump truck, Cummins NTC 400 hp, 10 speed, non-steerable lift axle, good 11R24.5 tires, 16-ft. box.............. ......................................$12,500

2008 Peterbilt 388 flat top, Cummins ISX 550 hp, 18918 18 speed, steerable lift axle, nice 11R22.5 Michelin tires, 208,000 miles on engine and transmission, 846,000 total miles, over $37,000 invested in 2012, Herd bumper, FlexAir suspension....... ......................................$72,000

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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

1982 Peterbilt 359 dump truck, Cummins NTC-350 hp, 9 speed, 11R24.5 nice cap tires, spring suspension, 3.70 ratio, 15-ft box.................................$12,500

2007 Yamaha Phazer long track, only 800 miles...................$4200

(Only 2 Left!) 2004 Peterbilt 379 EXT Hood Cat C15 475 hp with paperwork for engine overhauls, 252” wheelbase, all aluminum 22.5 wheels, 23” diameter dual 120 gallon tanks, 3.55 rears, American Class interior, 63” sleepers, one with a 10 speed............................................................... $37,500 one with a 18 speed and 525 hp............................................ $41,900

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BELLY DUMPS AND OTHER TRAILERS JUST IN! 1998 Great Dane 48-ft.x102” steel flatbed trailer, new brakes and drums, 11R24.5 tires on hub piloted wheels.........$12,500

1984 Polar aluminum tank trailer, 8000 gallon, 25 psig design pressure, DOT specification MC-307 AL, pump and hydraulic motor.... .........................................$8500

1997 Ranco 35-ft. triple axle belly dump.....................$19,500

1981 Karikool insulated tank trailer, stainless, 6500 gallon T/A.................................$16,900

1998 Great Dane 53-ft. x102” dry van, swing doors, air ride suspension........................$4900

(Only 2 Left) 28-ft. storage trailers, roll up door, good tires and brakes. Your choice.......... $2750 & $3250

Steerable lift axles Hendrickson Paralift with axle.....$3800

1974 Fruehauf 27-ft. end dump trailer, frame type, spring suspension, 11R22.5 tires, Dayton wheels..............................$7900

1999 Custom Built end dump pup, 11-ft. box, good tires and brakes...............................$4900 T H E

1997 Flowboy quad axle, 18ft. end dump pup, 1st axle is a steerable lift axle, 425 65R22.5 tires, all aluminum wheels, 21-ft. from box to end of tongue........... ......................................$11,500

(2) 1998 Ranco 35-ft, tri-axle belly dumps, 11R24.5 tires, spring suspension, lights all work, ready for work. Your choice............................$18,500

1978 Load King hydraulic belly dump, very straight, never hauled boulders, lined with plastic......................................$9500

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Montana group to provide family housing for Warrior Transition Battalion

A group of inspired Montanans are diligently working to raise money for the “Montana House” which will provide temporary housing for soldiers and their families of Fort Knox’s Warrior in Transition Battalion (WTB). According to Kristen Schabert, public affairs officer at Ireland Army Community Hospital, there are over 400 soldiers in the post’s WTB. Many of these soldiers are placed in barracks where their families are not permitted to stay. Those families must therefore find temporary housing off base, the closest of which is over 20 miles away. The cost of off-base housing and the travel is out-of-pocket and it creates a financial hardship for the families of our service men & women during an average stay of 109 days. The separation also complicates the transition because quality-family-time is crucial to a warrior’s healing process. The Montana group is the first to join the Fort Knox Warriors in Transition Association, a non-profit organization, which was established in March 2013. According to the organization’s president, Dr.Pete Trzop, under the current administration there is no government funding available to provide temporary housing for the soldiers and their families of the WTB. Dr. Pete says “it is our goal to find a way to provide housing on or near the base for these brave soldiers and their families”. The Montana WTA is currently selling

raffle tickets for a 2012 Chevrolet Corvette LS3 with 2,000 miles on it. Dave Ressler of Bozeman has provided the 430 horsepower beauty. The $20 tickets are limited and are available for purchase at the American Legion Post 117, 3580 Grainger Avenue, Billings, Squire Lounge, 1525 Broadwater Ave, Billings, or from the Montana WTA Committee members listed below. Montana WTA Chairman, Bob Klein says the group intends to raise over $100,000 through the sale of raffle tickets, corporate sponsorships as well as a fund-raising banquet to be held at the Billings Hotel on January 31, 2014 which is when the drawing for the Corvette will occur as well as silent and live auctions. All proceeds raised will go directly to the Warriors in Transition Association for the temporary housing facilities at Fort Knox. For more information on Montana’s WTA or to find out how you can contribute to this worthy cause call Bob Klein at (406) 8609192 or any committee member listed below. Montana WTA Committee Members: George Blackard, Commander American Legion Post 117 (406) 855.6781; Bob Klein (406) 860.9192;Dennis Dinardi (406) 281.0257; Paul DeVerniero (406) 672.8689; Jeff Flatness (406) 581.9810; Tom Hogan (406) 672.0670; LaVerne Ivie (406) 690.9326; Tim Carson (406) 670.0505 or Randy Redfern (406) 672.6305

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By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR ed youth extension and outreach at UNL. She Tommy Sheets will headline the 22nd is responsible for the 4-H Horse Stampede, annual “Horsin’ Around” conference Febdistrict and state 4-H horse shows, 4-H horse ruary 8-9 in the RB Warren Arena at the show judges’ clinics and other youth-related Animal Science Complex on the University activities. She also teaches equine courses in of Nebraska-Lincoln’s (UNL) East Campus. UNL’s animal science department. Sheets is a professional All-AroundAnderson has been at UNL since 1991 Horseman from New Albany, Indiana. and teaches equine-related courses includHe has been in the horse business most ing Equine Reproduction, Equine Nutrition, of his life, with many World Champions, Horse Management, Horse Evaluation and Reserve World Champions and 40 Congress Horse Industry Study tour, all in UNL’s aniwins on his resume. mal science department. She is also the coach He was the 1996 American Quarter Horse for the UNL Horse Judging Team. GMC Sr. All-Around Champion with Zippos The conference begins at 9 a.m. both days LTD and 2007 AQHA Sooner Jr. All-Around and is open to participants of all ages. Adult Champion with Good for the Ladys. registration is $30 for both days or $20 for He has 15 total AQHA National Honor one day. For youth 18 and under, the cost Roll Champion’s titles in western pleasure, is $20 for both days or $15 for one day. If reining, western riding and trail and perthe clinic doesn’t sell out, registration will formance halter. He has earned over 7,000 be available at the door for adults at $40 for AQHA points and has been a six time AQHA both days and $25 for one day and for youth Team Wrangler Member. at $30 for both days and $20 for one day. “This will be his first trip to Nebraska,” No phone-in registrations are accepted. Anderson said. “And he brings to Horsin’ For more information or a registration form, Around his unique, detailed and precise call 402-472-6411, email kanderson1@unl. methods to produce top horses and riders for edu, visit the Horsin’ Around website at a multitude of events.” http://animalscience.unl.edu/web/anisci/anAlso speaking at the event will be equine scextensionequinehorsinaround or the UNL extension specialist Lena Cottle and extenHorse Facebook Page at www.facebook. sion horse specialist Kathy Anderson. com/UNLhorse. Cottle oversees and develops horse-relat-

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DISK DRILL FOR SALE

By Sandra Avant, Agricultural Research Service Proteins called interferons are among the latest weapons U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists are using to combat foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). These proteins kill or stop viruses from growing and reproducing. Scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Foreign Animal Disease Research Unit, located at the Plum Island Animal Disease Center at Orient Point, New York, have demonstrated that interferons can be used to protect animals immediately against FMD infection. This rapid protection gives vaccines time to induce the animal’s immune response needed to fight the disease. Interferons consist of three families—type I (alpha-beta), type II (gamma), and type III (lambda). Retired ARS chemist Marvin Grubman discovered that type I is very effective in controlling FMD virus infection. Pigs inoculated with a viral vector containing the gene coding for swine type I interferon and challenged with FMD virus were protected for five days. To cover the seven-day window it takes for vaccines to start protecting against FMD, Grubman combined type I and II in an antiviral vaccine-delivery system, which quickly blocks the virus in pigs. In combination with a vaccine, this patented technology provided thorough protection from day one until the vaccine immune response kicked in seven days later. These methods work well in pigs, but not in cattle. However, ARS microbiologist Teresa de los Santos, computational biologist James Zhu and Grubman have identified a type III interferon that rapidly protects cattle against FMD virus as early as one day after vaccination. In laboratory tests, disease was significantly delayed in animals exposed to FMD virus after previously being treated with bovine type III interferon, as compared to a control group that did not receive treatment. In other experiments, the type III interferon treatment was found to be even more protective in cows that were naturally exposed to FMD, according to de los Santos. ARS is USDA’s principal intramural scientific research agency, and this research supports the USDA priority of promoting international food security.

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Trucks For Sale 2008 John Deere 444J wheel loader, cab, heater, air conditioner, air ride seat, ride control, auxillary hydraulic valve, quick coupler, new tires...... .....................$67,500

1999 Kenworth T800,Cat C12, 13 speed, steerable pusher, 20,000# front, 46,000# rears. ............. CALL

2001 Peterbilt 460 hp, N14 Cummins, 13 speed, steerable pusher, pintle hitch, PTO, tank, pump ready for 20-ft. grain box....................... $28,500

1998 Kenworth T800 460 hp Detroit, 9 speed, 20-ft. Cancade grain box, with beet and grain gate, roll tarp........................................................ $45,500

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1993 Case IH 8580 4x4x8 big square baler................................... $18,500 Massey-Ferguson Hesston 2190 4x4 square baler, single axle, approximately 15,000 bales. Always shedded.................................CALL John Deere 468 16x18 square baler.. .............................................. $6500 John Deere 348 twine baler, PTO, multiluber, 1/4 turn chute.... $17,500 New Holland 664 round baler, twine only........................................ $6900 John Deere 510 round baler..... $2500 John Deere 350 3-point rake.... $1000 New Holland LM5060 telehandler, 3000 hours......................... $69,900

2008 New Holland LM5040 telehandler with pallet forks. 2400 hours.... ........................................... $72,900 2011 New Holland T6050 MFD tractor, cab, 16x16 transmission with 840TL loader, bucket, grapple. 1500 hours. ........................................... $76,900 New Holland 2450 swather with 12-ft. 2200 header....................... $25,000 New Holland 499 12-ft. cut, swing tongue mower conditioner..$13,500 Vermeer LM8020 disc mower, 10-ft. cut, 3-point, 8 disc................. $3450 New Holland 451 9-ft. cut sickle mower........................................... $2400

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Forage quality could impact cow performance

By Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler, Extension Beef Specialist, University of Kentucky The wet spring this year resulted in several acres of hay that were cut and baled late. This can be problematic since much of our hay is derived from fescue and fescue-legume mix stands. The later the hay harvest, the more the plants advance in maturity from a vegetative stage, which is all leaf, to an advanced reproductive stage when the seeds are developed. The ideal time to harvest cool-season grass for hay from a yield and quality perspective is from boot stage (i.e. just prior to the flower emerging from the stem) to early flowering. Due to the excessive precipitation received this year, many fields were cut beyond this ideal time frame. Hay that was in the soft dough to fully ripened seed stage was harvested from several fields. The quality of hay at these later stages of maturity poses problems for our beef cattle, especially those with high nutritional needs such as lactating cows and growing calves. The figure below is a plot of approximately 60 forage analysis from hay sampled in 2013. The lines represent the energy and protein needs for a cow in late gestation. Hay samples that are left of the vertical line require protein supplementation. Samples below the horizontal line are energy deficient. Thus, those in the lower left quadrant are both energy and protein deficient while those in the upper right quadrant exceed both the energy and protein requirements. You should be able to see that many of the hay samples are adequate in protein but deficient in energy. Thus, in many instances, energy is first limiting during this phase of production while protein will likely be limiting along with energy as the cows start their lactations.

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Late cut hay is lower in protein and is less digestible leading to less energy available to the animal. The low protein and lower digestibility of this hay also negatively impacts forage intake. This can lead to lactating cows being in a severe negative energy balance resulting in excessive body tissue mobilization to support nutritional needs. The loss of body condition can negatively impact reproduction costing the operation in the long term. To ensure the livestock are receiving an adequately balanced diet, producers should sample their hay and have it analyzed for nutrient content. This information is then used to develop a strategic supplementation strategy for cattle. Their nutritional requirements at different stages of production must be taken into account. In other words, dry, nonlactating bred cows in the mid-trimester of gestation will have lower nutritional needs than cows 60 days from calving in which rapid fetal growth is occurring. Forage analysis allows ranchers to more efficiently match hay quality to the nutrient needs of the cows. Producers that wish to utilize their forage analysis in developing a supplementation strategy should visit http:// apps.ca.uky.edu/forage-supplement-tool/ by searching the internet using the keywords Kentucky Forage Tool. This simple web program allows a producer to enter a few pieces of information from their hay analysis, select the stage of production the cows are in along with various supplements to arrive at a supplementation program. It was developed to help producers utilize their hay analysis rather than simply look at the paper and toss it in a drawer. Producers are still encouraged to contact their nutritionist or county Extension agent for assistance in designing supplement programs. This tool will, however, get a cow-calf operator started down the right track. Stay warm and supplement smart this winter. ##### Looking for writing paper, an older gentleman walked into a department store and approached an attractive young store clerk. “Excuse me, Miss,” he asked, “do you keep stationery?” “Usually until the last few seconds, then I go crazy.”

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3V Distributing, Conrad ................................ C63 Abilene Machine Inc, Abilene KS ..................A26 Action Toys, Billings ...................................... C64 Affordable Construction Equipment, Billings & Bozeman .......................................................A37 Ag Trucks & Equipment, Great Falls .................... .................................................B17, B18, B19 Ag West Distributing Co., Great Falls ............A20 Ag Wise, Kremlin .......................................... C56 American Pipe, Cut Bank ............................... C5 Automotive Machine Inc., Great Falls ............A62 Baer Claw Welding, Fort Shaw ..................... C20 Bell Motor Co., Cut Bank ...............................B26 Ben Taylor, Valier & Shelby ........................... C68 Big Equipment Co., Havre ............................ C19 Big Sky Equipment, Conrad .........A49, A50, A51 Big Sky Hydraulics, Great Falls .................... C18 Big Sky Sawmill & Wood Products, Vaughn.. C26 Big Sky Wholesale Seeds, Shelby .......... A8, A16 Border Plains Equipment, Glasgow (formerly Glasgow Imp) ............................................A61 Bouma Post Yards, Choteau ......................... C46 Bouma Truck Sales, Choteau, Great Falls ...........................................................INSERT Brandt Agricultural Products LTD...................A34 BTI Feeds, Cut Bank .................................... C68 Buckley Auction ............................................ C60 Cascade Machine & Supply, Great Falls ............. .........................................................A58, C37 Case IH Dealers ........................................... C65 Charles Moore, Inc. Miles City .......................B15 Chic Harbine Sales, Missoula....................... C20 Circle G Salvage, Walhalla, ND .....................A60 Circle S Seeds, of Montana, Three Forks ......A56 Clearview Seed, Denton ............................... C21 Courtesy Ford, Conrad ................................. C17 Cox Ranch Equipment, Winston ..................... C6 Crazy Mountain Fabrication, Travis Klein, Big Timber ...................................................... C36 Cut Bank Tire, Cut Bank ................................A63 Dave’s Repair LLC, Charlo ........................... C44 Denny’s Service & Repair, Black Eagle ........ C56 DeVoe’s, Valier .............................................. C38 Dick Irvin Trucking, Shelby ............................ C51 Diesel Power Parts & Machine, East Missoula .... .........................................................A19, C55 Dietz Auto & Truck Salvage, Billings ................B2 Dirkes’, Fairfield & Choteau ...........................B16 Doane Western of Montana, Bozeman......... C66 Dry Fork Ag, Ledger ......................................A64 Durnell Fencing, Valier .................................. C38 Eagle Equipment, Belgrade ...........................A54 Eddy Bauer, Wolf Point ................................. C28 Enduraplas, Neche ND ..................................A18

Index

Equipment Connection, Columbia Falls...B30, B31 Escrow Montana LLC, Whitefish ....................A58 Farm Equipment Sales, Glasgow, Plentywood, Culbertson, Circle....A33, A39, A40, A41, A42 First State Bank, Shelby ................................B29 Fisher Metal Products, Fort Benton ...... A32, C55 Flaman Rentals ............................................ C47 Flaman Sales & Rental, Power ............... A6, A31 Flying D Auction, Conrad ...............................A66 Fosse Insurance Agency, Great Falls ........... C26 Fraser’s Oil Inc., Inverness ........................... C16 Frieling’s Agricultural Equipment, Great Falls ...... .................................................A15, A59, C53 Frontline Ag Dillon (formerly Dillon Imp), Dillon ... ..................................................................A57 Frontline Ag, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Dillon ............................... A44, A45, A46, C18 Fuson Excavation & Trucking, Conrad .......... C26 Gerber’s, Great Falls.............................A66, C67 Get ‘Er Done, Brady .......................................A56 GL Appraisal & Brokerage, Glenn Larson, Opheim..................................................... C36 Glasgow Implement, Glasgow (now Border Plains Equip) .............................................A61 Golden Harvest Seeds, Big Sandy ............... C37 Golden Triangle Seeds, Rudyard .................. C52 Greyn Fertilizer, Choteau, Dutton, Valier .........A9 Grossenburg Equipment, Winner, Pierre, Philip SD, Wayne, Bloomfield, Harrington, Laurel NE ................................................................... C9 H & H Spreading, Conrad ............................. C32 Heartland Seed Company, Moccasin ........... C30 Helfert’s Helena Farm Supply, East Helena .....B9 Henke Enterprises, Chester ........................ C29 Highline Communications, Cut Bank .............A52 Hi-Hog Equipment .........................................B30 Hoven Equipment Co., Great Falls...B22, B23, B24 Huggy Bear’s Consignment, Cut Bank ............B5 I-State Truck Center, Missoula .......................A16 ITB (Intercontinental Truck Body), Conrad .....A48 J & M Trailer Sales, Laurel .............................B12 J.A.R.R., Choteau............................................A6 Jamieson Motors, Inc., Chinook .............A64, C4 Jim Nielsen Trucks & Parts, Butte ................. C29 K.R. Rauch Company, Billings .......................A17 Krogmann Mfg. ............................................. C54 Kuhn North America ...............................INSERT Lewis Cattle Oiler Co, Russ Baker.................A10 Lewistown Honda, Lewistown...........A4, B15, C6 LM Machinery, Missoula ................................. C8 Lost Valley Fence, Fairfield ............................A18

M & R Seed Cleaning, Watford City, ND ....... C44 M & W Machine, Three Forks ....................... C18 Metal Roofing & Trim Mfg, Great Falls ..C22, C34 Midland Implement , Billings ......................... C34 Milk River Co-op, Big Sandy, Chinook, Havre, Malta, Rudyard, Turner ..................................B24 MK Industries, Conrad .................................. C46 Montana Metal Fabrications, Inc, Great Falls ...... ................................................................. C50 Montana Post Driver, Gold Creek ................. C12 Montana Post Frame, Townsend ................... C22 Montana Quality Structures, Stevensville ......B29 Montana Shed Center, Great Falls ..................B1 Moodie Implement, Havre, Lewistown, Great Falls, Livingston, Belgrade..C23, C24, C25, C27 Motor Power, Great Falls .............................. C60 Mountain Equipment, Belgrade .....................B11 MT Tractors, Matt Pendergast, Stevensville...A52 Musselshell Valley Equipment, Roundup ............. .........................................................C44, C45 Neal Law, P.C., Conrad ....................................A8 New Holland of Belgrade, Belgrade ................ C3 New Homes of the Future, Billings ..................A4 NipsIt Suite Seed Protectant ..................INSERT Northern Chrysler, Cut Bank ........................ C31 Northern Ford, Cut Bank ...............................A55 Northern Hydraulics, Great Falls ...................A53 Northern Prairie Auto Sales, Wolf Point .........A28 Northern Seed, Conrad & Shelby ................. C11 Northwest Plastics, Libby ..............................A13 Northwest Ponds, LLC, Hamilton.................... C6 Ophus Auction, Big Sandy.............................A38 Pacific Recycling, Great Falls ....................... C67 Patty Seaman Homes, Kalispell ................... C43 PD Feeders, LLC, Arvada, CO ......................A52 Performance Ag Services, Conrad ............... C61 Pioneer West, Inc.......................................... C12 Power Motors Implement, Fort Benton ......... C61 Premier Real Estate Professionals, Inc., Kalispell .....................................................A60 Price Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula .......A2 Pure Bliss Cycle Sales, Conrad.................... C64 R & L Seed & Machine LLC, Geyser .............. C6 Rainbow Irrigation & Equipment, Chinook...B2, B3 RDO Equipment, Billings .................................A2 Reddig Equipment & Repair, Kalispell .......... C10 Rockwell Scales, Simms..................................A7 Roger Rader, Inc, Sun River ......................... C55 Rydelle Enterprises, Marion Jones, Drummond .. ................................................................. C13 Scenic City Trailer Sales, Belgrade ................. C2

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SeedMaster .................................................. C62 Shortline Ag, Inc, Scobey ............................. C57 Sod Buster Sales, Polson .....................A60, C32 Specialty Tool & Attachment, Cody WY ........ C28 Steel Etc, Great Falls ................................... C39 Steinhatchee, Lance Nelson, Stevensville.... C50 Stock Drive Trailer Sales, Dillon .....................A62 Sullivan Brothers Construction, Conrad ........A14 Sunrise Equipment, Sidney .............................B7 Swains Spring Service, Great Falls .............. C11 T & T Farm Supply, LLC, Chester ................. C30 Taylor Farm Store, Shelby ............................ C68 The Gear House, Helena...............................A22 The Repair Shop, Choteau ............................A12 The Truck Shop of Billings .............................A65 Three Forks Lumber & Ready Mix, Three Forks .........................................................A28 Tiber Tractor Co., Chester ..............................B25 Tilleman Motor Company, Havre ...................B13 Tom’s Shop, Grassrange................................A30 Torgerson’s, Ethridge, Great Falls, Lewistown, Havre, Denton, Billings....C40, C41, C42, C43 Tractor & Equipment, Great Falls, Billings, Williston, ND ............................................. C59 Transport Equipment, Missoula .....................A26 Treasure State Seed, Fairfield .......................A14 Trendline Vermeer Sales, Baker...................... C6 Triangle Ag Service, Fort Benton ..........A47, C54 Tri-County Implement, Sidney..........................A5 Triple T Sales, Chinook ...........................A4, C33 Triple W Equipment, Kalispell, Missoula, Ronan . ................................................................. C35 Vaughn Truck, Havre .............................B25, C13 VW Mfg, Loren Hawks, Chester .............A22, C7 Wally’s Over Door Co., Great Falls ................A30 Wesco Trailer Sales, Conrad..........................A63 West Plains Implement, Beach, Dickinson, Bowman, Hettinger....................................B27 Western Montana New Holland, Missoula.....A67 Western Pipe & Rod, Joe Gunderson, Columbia Falls .......................................................... C22 Western Trailer Sales, Havre .........................A11 Wichman Ag Supply LLC, Hilger .................... C6 Wild Horse Seed, Havre ................................. C1 Wilray Manufacturing, Fort Benton ................A68 World Equipment, Idaho Falls, ID ................. C51 WYO Spray Coatings, LLC, Meeteesee, WY .A62 Xl Feeds LLC, McConkey, Warren & Trevor, Kalispell .....................................................A33 Yellowstone Country Motors, Livingston ....... C52 Yellowstone Tractor Co., Belgrade, Ronan .... C58 Zerbe Bros., Glasgow ...........................C14, C15 Zomer Truck, Conrad ........................................... .........................A47, C4, C17, C21, C48, C49

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Reclaiming turf from an irksome invader

By Ann Perry, Agricultural Research Service At the Joint Base Lewis-McChord military installation near Tacoma, Washington, efforts to thwart a flowery intruder are benefiting significantly from U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) backup. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) entomologists helped resource managers at the base evaluate different strategies for controlling flourishing thickets of Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius), a native European perennial that can grow more than six feet tall. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency. To date, the plant has been controlled at Fort Lewis with some success by using controlled burns, mowing, or by releasing a biological control agent, the Scotch broom seed weevil. The mowing and burning control strategies had been applied to many Fort Lewis sites for at least 20 years. Previous research suggested that burning did not disrupt the native prairie plants, but sometimes Scotch broom that was mowed came back even more vigorously, an outcome that could result in an endless loop of ineffective eradication efforts. ARS research leader Ray Carruthers and ARS entomologist Angelica Reddy evaluated options for controlling the vegetation with different combinations of weevil seed predation, mowing, and burning. Both scientists work at the ARS Exotic and Invasive Weeds Research Unit in Albany, California. The team assessed the effectiveness of different measures by surveying pods and plants for two seasons to measure seed production, seed predation by the weevils, weevil numbers in pods, and seed bank densities. They found that combining weevil predation with either burning or mowing reduced the number of pods per plant, healthy and mature seeds per plant, and seed bank densities significantly more than just using weevils alone. As a result of their findings, the researchers believe using 3-year rotation fires with seed predation could improve long-term efforts to control Scotch broom at Fort Lewis.

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2009 John Deere 568 baler for parts

16x8x8 aluminum box van with minor damage (as shown in picture). Would make nice van or solid shed $1000

2000 New Holland BR7090 and 2002 Case International RBX561

2002 GMC C7500 with new flatbed, 8.1 automatic transmission, runs on propane..................................... $5500

Large selection of USED TIRES & WHEELS from 12 - 24.5’s *Inventory changing daily

We have salvage fire trucks.

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

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Will corn prices really be higher next year?

University of Illinois Much of the discussion in the corn market, and in crop markets in general, has become focused on the potential for a protracted period of low prices and the likely impact on farm incomes and land values. There even appears to be some competition relative to who can forecast the lowest corn prices for next year and beyond. This is just opposite the situation of a year ago when the drought-reduced U.S. crop invoked forecasts of extreme prices on the high side. While the corn market sentiment seems to have become very negative for price prospects for an extended period, the futures market is actually offering higher prices for the 2014 crop than for the 2013 crop and even higher prices for the 2015 crop. At this writing, December 2015 corn futures were trading $0.52 higher than December 2013 futures. Prices for the 2016 crop are also higher than prices for the 2013 and 2014 crops. The premium for 2014 and 2015 crops seemingly reflects the “carry” in the market stemming from the large 2013 crop and prospects for large stocks at the end of the current marketing year. The premium of deferred futures within the current marketing year is consistent with the expected price pattern when production is large. This price structure reflects the cost of storage and encourages consumption sooner rather than later. However, theory suggests that the price structure should reset beginning with prices for delivery of the 2014 crop and again with prices for deferred crop years. That is, if supplies are expected to be abundant again next year, December 2014 futures should be near the price of December 2013 futures with deferred prices within the 2014-15 marketing year reflecting a carry. That pattern should be repeated for the 2015-16 marketing year. The reason, then, that prices do not reset in the manner described is that the market expects the price level to be different next year than during the current year. In the current case, the market is anticipating prices to move higher next year and to remain higher than current prices for the next three years. The price structure seems to be at odds with general market sentiment. Higher corn prices next year and beyond would have to come from some combination of reduced foreign production, smaller U.S. crops, or increased demand for corn. Increased demand is not synonymous with an increase in consumption associated with lower prices. Instead, increased demand is defined as the willingness of end users (domestic, foreign, or both) to consume more corn at a given price, or conversely, to pay higher prices for a given level of consumption. The question then, is it realistic to expect any of these conditions to unfold? The generally high corn prices since 2006 have stimulated an increase in foreign corn production. The USDA estimates 2013-14 foreign production to be 46 percent larger than production in 2005-06. Based on historical production responses, corn acreage outside the U.S. may stabilize following the recent decline in prices, but a substantial reduction in acreage would not be expected. If that is the case, reduced production would have to be the result of poor weather and lower yields. It is likely premature for the market to expect widespread poor yields in 2014, particularly with generally favorable weather conditions in South America. Some increase in corn demand outside the United States, associated with population and income growth, seems to be a reasonable expectation. Potential corn demand by China is of the most interest. A small increase in domestic demand for corn could also be generated by an expansion in broiler and hog production. There will be much interest in the USDA’s Hogs and Pigs report to be released on December 27. The potential increase in foreign and/or domestic demand may explain a portion of the higher prices for the 2014 crop. The most commonly cited reason for higher corn prices next year, however, is the expectation that U.S. producers will trim acreage and production in response to the decline in corn prices. It is difficult to imagine that total crop acreage will decline in 2014 given the 8.3 million acres of prevented plantings in 2013 and the 1.6 million acres (net) released from the Conservation Reserve Program this year. Smaller corn acreage would have to be the result of a substantial shift to other crops. Current price relationships do not point to a large shift. That leaves 2014 yield as the major factor that could support higher corn prices next year. Not much can be said about yield potential at this point, but expecting yields below trend is less reasonable than expecting yields at or above trend value. As always, corn producers are presented with a challenge continued on page b9

Trader’s Dispatch, January 2014 — Page B3

USED EQUIPMENT

Tractors and Skidsteers

Massey-Ferguson 1155 2WD, 140 hp, PTO, Westendorf loader & grapple...........................$13,900 Deutz-Allis DT 7.10 2WD, 135 hp, cab, dual PTO................$13,900

2005 New Holland LT185B skidsteer, track machine with bucket and Bradco backhoe attachment with 12’ digging bucket. 728 hours.

Miscellaneous

Hesston 30-ft. triple delivery draper header...............................$7500 Valmar 240 40-ft. engine drive, pull type granular spreader.....$5550 Davis 185 3-pt. backhoe attachment................................. $3100 Haybuster 256 round bale processor.................................... $2500

Hydra-Dec

Haying Equipment

Hesston 5456A round baler, mesh/ twine..............................$28,999 Hesston 856A round baler, 10,000 bales..............................$13,900 Hesston 856A round baler, twine only, 11,000 bales.............$9500 1989 Hesston 560 round baler, 1000 PTO, new belts........$3000 Hesston 560 round baler, twine...... .........................................$4200

John Deere 568 baler, twine, only 2500 bales. Like new.....$35,500 Case IH RS561 round baler..$10,500 New Holland BR780A round baler with net/twine.................$21,900 New Holland 660 round baler, moisture tester, extra parts.......$4000 Cat Challenger RB56 round baler, twine only, 8800 bales...$19,900 Hesston 8250 swather with 16ft. auger header, 25-ft. draper header............................$44,000 Hesston 8110S swather with 16-ft. auger header, 25-ft. shiftable draper header................$35,500 Hesston 1014 14-ft. hydro swing with double sickle..............$3000

Round Bale Bed

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New Holland 1069 balewagon, turbo diesel, dual tires on rear, with 2nd deck, cab. Nice..$17,750 New Holland 1045 2 wide self propelled balewagon, 6 cylinder gas engine..............................$4599 Bale spear for big square or round bales, with hydraulic push off. Asking....$2350

Misc. Irrigation

2-Used Big Gun sprinklers on 2 wheel cart. Each...............$1695 Additional used mainline, call us

Truck

1994 International single axle tractor, with Navistar diesel engine and 9-speed......................$6900 Replacement Engines & Power Equipment

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Trader’s Dispatch, January 2014 — Page B4

Montana Stockgrowers Convention draws ranching crowd to Billings

Out-going board member, Heath Martinell, Dell, Montana (above) and new board member, Wayne Slaght, Ovando also addressed the crowd.

A nice looking group of collegiate stockgrower members attended the convention in Billings.

The 129th Montana Stockgrowers Association Convention and Trade Show, held at the Holiday Inn Grand Montana in Billings, December 12-14, drew record crowds from the ranching community from across the state. The three-day convention featured a number of speakers to help ranchers learn more about available management tools, as well as outlooks on the current status of cattle markets, industry trends, environmental and wildlife issues. Members also had the opportunity to discuss and vote on resolutions that guide policy activity for the Stockgrowers Association. Here are some of the highlights: Elections were held to fill three positions on the Board of Directors due to expiring terms. Wayne Slaght of Ovando was elected to represent the Western district. Lee Cornwell of Glasgow was elected to represent the Northeastern district. Jack Holden of Valier was elected to represent the North Central district. Slaght, Cornwell and Holden are all cow-calf ranchers on family operations. Heath Martinell of Dell, Mick Denowh of Sidney and Mark Harrison of Belt are the outgoing Board members. Lacey Sutherlin of Stevensville was elected as Chairwoman of the Young Stockgrowers. She fills the position previously held by Collin Gibbs from Miles City. Travis Brown of Sand Springs was elected as Vice-Chair. Sutherlin and Brown will represent the Young Stockgrowers on the MSGA Board of Directors.

Errol Rice, Executive Vice President of Montana Stockgrowers addressed the crowd at the convention held in Billings in mid-December.

The 2013 Montana Environmental Stewardship Award was presented to the Leon LaSalle family of Havre. Leon is president of LaSalle Ranch, a family corporation that includes his father Robert L., his mother Jenny, and his brother Robert W, along with his wife Shannon. LaSalle Ranch is a cow/ calf and yearling operation, mostly located within the boundaries of the Rocky Boys Indian reservation. Leon is also an engineering technician with the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Havre. -Glenna Stucky of Avon was recognized as the Ranching Woman of the Year. Glenna, who lives in Avon with her husband Earl, has dedicated years of hard work to her family, ranch, and community. Close friends describer Glenna as a “ranch woman pioneer, passing down the legacy to her kids and grandkids with grace and love.” Zoetis Cattlemen’s College offered attendees several great opportunities for interactive learning about the tools available to improve management and record keeping on their ranches. Oklahoma State University Livestock Economist, Dr. Darrell Peel, offered great insight into the current market situations and an outlook on what we may expect in the long-term cattle numbers. Montana Ford Stores continued their sponsorship to give one luck MSGA member a new Ford Super Duty pickup. This year’s winner was Jim Steinbeisser of Sidney. Steinbeisser, along with his two brothers and two cousins, owns and operates VS Inc., a diversified farm raising several cash crops, feed for their feedlot and wintering cows. His father and uncle still participate on the family opera-

tion. Steinbeisser has been involved with the family operation full-time for 30 years. Jim and his wife, May Ann, have three children: Corbin (6), Liam (5), and Claire (4). Attendees heard encouraging and informative messages from many speakers throughout the 3-day convention. Sarah Calhoun of White Sulphur Springs, founder of Red Ants Pants, was the featured speaker at Opening General Session. American National Cattlewomen’s Association President, Barbara Jackson was on hand for several events including the Inspirational Breakfast and the Cattlewomen’s meetings. Policy meetings offered opportunity for attendees to hear updates on several issues affecting ranches, environmental and agricultural policy issues in the state. Representatives from Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Department of Livestock, Public Lands Council and National Cattlemen’s Association were on hand to provide updates and insight on current events. Convention coverage, photos and videos can be found on the Montana Stockgrowers Association Facebook page or blog (www. mtstockgrowersblog.com).

President of the Montana Stockgrowers Association, Tucker Hughes of Stanford, spoke to the crowd in attendance at the annual convention held in Billings, Montana in mid-December.

Trader’s Dispatch, January 2014 — Page B5

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LAST MONTH’S NEW ITEMS John Deere 5-bottom pull-type plow with 16” shears. Tag #DanG1213......$2500

Melroe 912 4-bottom plow, new standards 100 acres ago. Tag #DeanK1213 DMI 36-ft. anhydrous plow. Tag #SimmesR1213 Melroe 42-ft. plow. Tag #WBerk1213 Gysler 36-ft. plow with hydraulic rod. Tag #WBerk1213 Big flip over snow plow. Tag #JPrin1213......................................................$3800 Snow plow with wide frame. Tag #JPrin1213...............................................$3500 Orange snow plow. Tag #JPrin1213...............................................................$950 Massey Ferguson baler. Tag #JPrin1213.....................................................$600 Forklift scaffold. Tag #JPrin1213....................................................................$350 8x40-ft. grain auger. Tag #JPrin1213.............................................................$350 Dual wheel tilt trailer. Tag #JPrin1213............................................................$650 Tandem axle flatbed trailer with expandable METAL BED. Tag #JPrin1213........... . ............................................................................................................$1200 16-ft. flatbed trailer, good for hauling hay. Tag #Hugbear1213.......................$750 Danuser 3-pt. post hole digger. Tag #Leif1213 Reconditioned logging trailer, sliding main beam. Good looking trailer. Tag #DennyL1213.............................................................................................$15,000 John Deere 4020 tractor with DuAl loader, dual PTO, no 3-pt., 2 sets remotes, 23.1x31 rear tires. Tag #GorgSt1213.................................................$10,500 Loftness 20-ft. flail shredder. Tag #Gord1213 John Deere 9350 50-ft. drills, 10” spacing, Wacko Track. Tag #Gord1213 International 3-bottom rollover plow. Tag #MattC1213 John Deere 212 pickup header with 50 Series shaft, Sund pickup attachment. Tag#Gord1213 Shaver 36” stump grinder. Tag #JereL1213.................................................$3750 John Deere 50 3-pt. backhoe. Tag #Dan1213.............................................$2500 1974 GMC 6500 truck, 16-ft. box, hoist, wood floor. Tag #DanG1213.........$5500 International TD 18A crawler, 12-ft. dozer, rebuilt injector and pump, good tracks but rails show wear. Tag #DanG1213 Shaver HD10 front mount post driver. Tag #DanG1213..............................$1500 Case W36 wheel loader, 550 hours on replacement engine, 2814 total hours. New paint, excellent shape. Tag #DanG1213.............................................$38,000 2011 Dodge long box, fender flares, rear bumper and tailgate. Brand new, black in color. Tag #DanG1213.......................................................................$5500 2nd cutting hay in small square bales, certified weed free, orchard and alfalfa mix. Tag #DanG1213 John Deere 5-bottom pull-type moldboard plow. Tag #DanG1213.............$2500

TRUCKS

1991 GMCTop Kick flatbed truck, 6 speed, 35,441 miles.Tag #BillD0513...$12,500 1948 Chevrolet winch truck with Lincoln heavy duty stick welder. Tag #JJ0913... . ............................................................................................................$2500 1972 International Loadstar dump truck with 4 yard dump box. Tag #JJ0913. 1955 Dodge 1-ton truck with box and hoist. Tag #Harry0613......................$5300 1984 Ford 700 truck with Detroit engine, 5/2 speed, 1200 gallon stainless tank, 70-ft. booms, triple nozzle. Tag #ArtH0713. 2-1979 Ford C700 single axle trucks,16-ft. grain box and hoist, 5/2 speed transmission, 429 gas engine, good shape. Tag #BradA0513..............$11,000 ea. 1981 Freightliner semi truck. Tag #Harry0613...........................................$5500 1995 GMC 2-ton truck, 350 engine, custom built 2 compartment tender box, 26,000 miles. Tag #GaryY0513..........................................................$12,000 Mack cabover tandem axle truck, 20-ft. box and hoist, no power steering. Tag #MarvinG0212......................................................................................$6500 1979 Ford 9000 LTL tandem axle truck, Detroit V92 engine, nice. Tag #RobertH1013....................................................................................$19,500 Ford 600 truck, 18-ft. box and hoist. 9.00 tires. Tag #BobC0513. 1978 GMC 6000 dump truck with 6 yard dump box, V8 gas engine, 76,000 miles. Tag #Riley0713.....................................................................................$4500 2000 Kenworth T800 truck, N14 Cummins, 10 speed, jake brake, flat top sleeper, new bearings in engine and more. Tag #JR0513..........................$30,500 1957 International truck with heavy duty 14-ft. box with high sides. Tag #PaulT0513. 1955 Reo grain truck. Tag #Brandt0813. International Loadstar 1700 dump truck. (Rear end may be out). Tag #Terry0613. 1969 Chevrolet C50 grain truck with 16-ft. box and hoist, 67,936 miles. Tag #SamL0213...........................................................................................$4500

PICKUPS & CARS

1994 Ford F350, 4x4, manual transmission, almost new DewEze bale handler with spinners. Tag #JR1113..................................................................$8500 1992 Chevrolet 1/2-ton 4WD pickup, automatic, 160,000 miles. Tag #SaunS1013.........................................................................................$1900 2009 Chevrolet Corvette 430 hp motor, 8400 miles, 6 speed, crystal red metalic. Tag #LarryK1013.........................................................................$42,000 1976 Ford F250 pickup. Tag #Harry0613....................................................$2000 1993 Wrangler Jeep, 6-cylinder, 5 speed, 160,000 mi. Tag #ArtH0613......$6000 1973 Buick Century, 2-door, 39,000 miles, 5000 miles on rebuilt 350 engine and rebuilt automatic transmission. Tag #KenC0613...................................$4500 1995 Mazda Protege 4 door, automatic, 134,834 miles. Tag #SueP1013..$1500 1977 Ford F250 pickup, DewEze 375 bale handler bed. Tag #SueP1013..$5500 1948 Jeep Tag #BillD0213.

MISCELLANEOUS

1973 Moto-Ski T4500 snowmobile. Like new. Tag #Hug1113.....................$1500 Great Plains 24-ft. turbo till. Tag #1013....................................................$30,000 New Spraylift hydraulic jack for high clearance sprayers. Tag #BigS1013..$2700 New Danuser SM40 hammer for skid steer. Tag #Hug0513.......................$7800 Used 2012 Ezee-On skid steer mounted post pounder, used very little. Tag #Hug0613.............................................................................................$6000 Engine end 3 point hitch & PTO for 9030 bi-directional. Tag #RogW0512..$3800 Post hole digger, fits International 2-pt. Tag #Berth0313. New pasture harrows. Tag #Hug0513....................................... $179 per section John Deere 45 loader. Tag #DaveM0113....................................................$1500 John Deere loader for older John Deere tractor. Tag #DaveM0113............$1500 Shaver HD8 post pounder. Tag #Harry0613.................................................$500 16-ft. land roller. Tag #AHans0612...............................................................$7500 10-ft. snow blade, mounts on front of front end loader. Tag #DMuller1208...$1500 2010 Summers 45-ft. land roller, 600 acres use. Tag #MilesT0513.........$40,000 Used Lambordine engine off 1502 tank. Tag #BrandtH0513.....................$1950 30 or more rubber packers for John Deere 9450 drills. Tag #ANF0513. Athey force feed loader and conveyor, used in cement batch plant. Tag #Shane0513. Avco hydraulic water pump. Will produce over 500 gallons of water per minute. Used on oil rig. Acco Wright 10-ton overhead crane with 8 assembly beams. Tag #Shane0513.. . .........................................................................................................$15,000 1979 Kato skid mount light plant with Detroit 271 engine. Mounted on homemade trailer. Tag #Shane0513. Filson squeeze chute, excellent shape. Tag #HarryV1013. Powder River squeeze chute. Tag #DennisD1013. 2-Round bale feeders. Tag #HarryV1013. Barley hay, 100 ton. Tag #DougL1013. Parma 24-ft. roller harrow. Tag #ReidH1013.............................................$18,500 Loewen 2500 honey vac manure wagon. Tag #ReidH1013.....................$49,000 Wheel House Generac 5500 generator, 5500 watts, 120/240 volts. Tag #RNorling1013...................................................................................................$500 2000 Finn T92 hydro-seeder, 900 gallon tank. Tag #WilloC1013..............$21,000 Meyers pull type ditcher, good shape. Tag #SueP1013...............................$1500 New Airway 30-ft. aerator. Tag #RickW1013............................................$50,000 Sullair compressor. Tag #Hug1013..........................................................$25,000 8000 gallon diesel tank on skids. Tag #WHjar0513. 13 church pews, 14-ft. Tag #PondCo0213.

Case 14-ft. disc with 20” pans, non-tired unit. Tag #DanG1213...................$3500 John Deere 4020 tractor. Tag #ANF1213....................................................$6000 John Deere 158 loader to fit John Deere. Tag #ANF1213..........................$6000 Farmhand 228 loader with 8-ft. scoop. Tag #ANF1213...............................$4000 Farmhand small square bale clamp. Tag #JohnH1213.................................$600 2006 Chevrolet 3500 crew cab pickup, gas engine, 157,000 miles. Tag #RichT1213...........................................................................................$9500 2006 Ford F250 crew cab pickup, diesel engine, 218,000 miles. Tag #RichT1213........................................................................................$12,000 2006 Ford F350 crew cab pickup, diesel, 185,000 miles. Tag #RichT1213........... . .........................................................................................................$14,000 2006 Ford F250 super cab pickup, diesel, 264,000 miles. Tag #RichT1213......... . .........................................................................................................$10,000 1954 Dodge 3/4 ton pickup, V8 engine. Tag #DonB1213 3 spear bale spear, fits bidirectional tractor. Tag #DonB1213 John Deere 1650 53-ft. chisel plow. Tag #ANF1213................................$15,000 John Deere 1600 33-ft. plow. Tag #ANF1213..............................................$4500 Case IH 2188 combine, Case IH 1010 30-ft. header, also a 1015 pickup header available. Tag #RodW1213 Wheatheart 13x71-ft. swing hopper auger. Tag #GeraldM1213...............$16,000 Sakundiak 8x41-ft. auger, PTO drive. Like new. Tag #ANF1213.................$3500 1/4 mile 8” hook and latch main line with risers. Tag #GeraldM1213 John Deere 9600 combine with 914 header. Tag #RoyW1213 1959 Ford F600 truck with 14-ft. box and hoist. Tag #KHicks1213 1968 International tandem axle diesel truck, 24-ft. box and hoist, roll tarp. Tag #KHicks1213 John Deere 8640 4WD tractor, 50 Series engine, new air ride seat, HID lights, 1000 PTO, 20.8x38 tires @65%, chloride. Tag #GCrimen1213.........$25,000 John Deere 1580 43-ft. air seeder, no-till, 7.5” spacing, John Deere 1900 270 bushel cart, 2 tanks, Haukaas marker. Tag #GCrimen1213...............$64,000

2WD & 4WD TRACTORS

2005 Case IH MX135 tractor with Case loader and grapple, 18.4x42 tires (1 new, 1 wore), 16.9x28 good front tires, 4922 hours. Tractor has been completely gone through. Tag #JR1113...............................................................$59,000 1979 Versatile 875 4WD tractor, 24.5x32 duals, 4 remotes, 1832 tach hours. Tag #JR1113.............................................................................................$21,000 International 4166 tractor with 12-ft. Degelman dozer, new engine overhaul, 28L26 single tires. Great tire for winter snow removal. Tag #JR1113....$8500 1998 John Deere 8770 4WD tractor, 20.8x38 tires, PTO, 7200 hours. Tag #JR1113.............................................................................................$53,000 2002 New Holland TV145 bi-directional tractor with dual PTO on both ends, loader, grapple, 16-ft. hay header. Tag #JeffH1113............................$76,000 John Deere 3010 gas tractor with PTO and aftermarket 3-pt. Tag #ANF1113..... . ............................................................................................................$5500 2009 Case IH 105U Farmall tractor, 105 hp, front wheel assist, 3 point, PTO, only 900 hours. Tag #Hug0412...........................................................$48,000 New Holland TV 145 bidirectional tractor, 3-point and dual PTO cab end, 2300 hours. Tag #WayneB0913...................................................................$69,000 John Deere 7520 4WD tractor. Tag #AnF0913. John Deere 5020 tractor with 1000 PTO. Tag #AnF0913. 1955 Cockshutt tractor with front blade, dual PTO. Tag #AHan0713..........$6500 Challenger MT 525D tractor. Tag #ReidH0813. International 504 45 hp, 2WD tractor with 2000 IHC loader, 3-point, 540 PTO, gas engine. Tag #KenC0613. International 806 2WD tractor, 2 remotes, 1000 PTO. Tag #Hug1013. Case 9280 4WD tractor, set at 400 hp, has new injectors and pump, new water pump, triple 20.8x38 tires at 80%. Tag #DougR1013.........................$75,000 New Holland TC29 MFD tractor, NH 14L loader, less than 100 hours, comes with 3-pt. post hole auger, 5-ft. rotary mower. Tag #RNorling1013............$18,500 John Deere 7800 tractor 10,000 hours. Tag #ReidH1013........................$40,000 1977 John Deere 4630 2WD tractor, 9600 hours, JD 168 loader, grapple, Quad shift, 3-pt., 1000 PTO. Tag #SueP1013..............................................$23,500 New Holland 2120 MFD compact tractor, loader, 3-point New Holland backhoe attachment. Tag #RickT0813. Jackson 534 4WD tractor. Tag #0811. 1976 Versatile 750 tractor, 18.4x38 tires, Atom Jet hydraulics for air seeder. Tag #BobC0513. International Hydro 100 tractor with loader. Tag #MikeMc0813..............$13,000 2009 Case IH 105U Farmall tractor, 105 hp, front wheel assist, 3 point, PTO, only 900 hours. Tag #Hug0412...........................................................$48,000 Allis Chalmers 170 2WD tractor, gas, Farmhand F11 loader, 3 point, 540 PTO, 6-ft. Worksaver rear blade.....................................................................$7500 Ford 800 tractor with Renn post hole digger. Tag #BrandtH0113. 1952 Case VAC tractor, gas, tricycle front end, 3-point, 540 PTO. Runs like a champ. Tag #Harry0613........................................................................$3000 John Deere 4240 tractor with 158 loader. Tag #Bob0713........................$20,000 Versatile 145 4WD tractor. Tag #MonteF0813............................................$4500

AIR SEEDERS & DRILLS

Concord 48-ft. air seeder, 12” spacing, 3000 tow behind tank, new hoses and tires, rebuilt diesel engine drive. Tag #PatW0513...............................$39,000 Concord 4012 40-ft. air drill, diesel engine, 6.70x15 packer tires, 1502 tank, extended shanks. Tag #ArtH0813......................................................$15,000 30-ft. of John Deere 9450 drills, 12” spacing, steel packers. Tag #ANF0413....... . ............................................................................................................$9500 International 8500 30-ft. air seeder with steel pakcers, 7” spacing, holds 2 ton fertilizer and 90 bushels of seed. Tag #BobC0513. John Deere 12-ft. double disc drill with grass seed attachment, spoked steel packer wheels. Tag #SueP1013..............................................................$550 2-John Deere 9300 double disc drills with fertilizer boxes, 7” spacing. Tag #Hug1013. Each...................................................................................$2200 50-ft. of John Deere 9350 12” spacing drills. Tag #ArtH0813. 44-ft. of John Deere 9350 drills, 12” spacing, 3) 8-ft. and 2) 10-ft. drills. Tag #ArtH0713. 50-ft. of John Deere 9350 drills on Apollo hitch, 10” spacing. Tag #BMun0813. Set of 4 John Deere 1010 8-ft. drills, 10” spacing. Tag #Harry0613...........$2500 Concord 3212 air seeder with Flexi-Coil 1600 tow behind tank, hydraulic drive, 12” spacing. Tag #Greg0213..............................................................$19,000 John Deere 9350 drills, 50-ft., Apollo hitch, 10” spacing. Tag #BMun0811 1979 John Deere 9350 drills, 40-ft. with packer wheels, 12” spacing and AcraPlant points. Tag #DickU0513...............................................................$5000

PLOWS

Flexi-Coil 340 42-ft. chisel plow with 3 bar Flexi-Coil harrow. Tag #DougR1013.. . .........................................................................................................$25,000 14-ft. cultipacker. Tag #DeanD0513. 2 reversible 4 bottom plows. Tag #DeanD0513. Massey-Ferguson 880 8-bottom moldboard plow in excellent condition. Tag #HugBr0913..........................................................................................$6500 1970 Gysler 24-ft. plow with cable lift. Tag #HerbK0913. John Deere 1600 41-ft. plow. Tag #MarvinG0813.......................................$3500 Melroe 912 4-bottom plow, new standards, 100 acres ago. Tag #DeanK1212. Melroe 501 36-ft. chisel plow with Honey Bee and Degelman 3-bar mounted harrow. Tag #Shane0913.......................................................................$7500 Frontier 5-ft cultivator with spring shanks. Tag #HerbK1012 Flexi-Coil 820 60-ft. plow with 2320 air tank. Tag #RogW0513................$59,000 Flexi-Coil 820 52-ft. plow. Tag #RogW0513.............................................$39,000 Graham-Holme 14-ft. plow. Tag #Bertha1013. Case IH 145 4 bottom plow. Tag #ReidH1013.............................................$9500 Frontier 5-ft. cultivator with spring shanks. Tag #HerbK1013. Edwards 18-ft. plow, Morris mounted harrow. Tag #MonteF0812................$1600

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NEW ITEMS

6-30-ft. portable corral gates. Tag #BirchCr0114............................... $450 ea. 24-ft. portable corral panels, 2 3/8 pipe, 5-ft. high. Tag #BirchCr0114.$325 ea. New Holland 357 grinder mixer, power bale feed. Tag #LeOl0114....... $5500 John Deere 4620 2WD tractor, loader, 1000 PTO, 3-pt. Tag #LeonOl0114.... . ................................................................................................... $15,500 12-ft. blade to mount on front of truck or tractor. Tag #DaveM0114....... $1200 John Deere 45 loader. Tag #DaveM0114.............................................. $1500 John Deere loader for older John Deere tractor. Tag #DaveM0114...... $1500 Case IH 1680 combine, 30-ft. straight cut header. Tag #TomG0114... $32,000 New Holland TV145 tractor, bucket, grapple, 3-pt. and PTO on both ends. Tag #RHaines0114............................................................................. $75,000 Portable heater. Tag #Hug0114............................................................... $100 6-15x7 chrome wheels. Tag #Hug0114.............................................. $100 ea. 3-15” 5 hole steel wheels. Tag #Hug0114............................................ $25 ea. 14” 4 hole wheel. Tag #Hug0114............................................................... $25 11.00x16 rib tire and 8 hole rims. Tag #Hug0114.............................. $250 ea. Vicon LS870 3-pt. hitch sprayer, 800 gallon. Tag #Rog0114 Pickup flatbed mounted on a 1999 Chevrolet pickup frame. Tag #BirchC0114................................................................................... $2500 Versatile 3000 tank and cart. Great for transferring chemical and water to the field. Tag #WHjar0114 14-ft. homemade flatbed 4 wheel wagon. Tag #MaryL0114..................... $500 New Holland 847 chain round baler. Tag #MaryL0114........................... $750 Hesston 30A stackhand. Tag #MaryL0114............................................. $750 International 10-ft. double disk end drill. Tag #MaryL0114................... $1500 Graham Holme 10-ft. lever plow. Good for making into a 3-pt. plow. Tag #MaryL0114.................................................................................... $1000 Adrian Quick-Pit 10 drive over grain pit. Excellent shape, always shedded. Tag #BK0114.................................................................................. $7500 Valmar 240 40-ft. fargo trailer, Wisconsin Robin gas engine, good hoses. Always shedded. Tag # BK0114...................................................... $4900 1994 John Deere 8960 4WD tractor, 2152 hours, 30.5x32 tires, 24 speed transmission, 4 remotes, Auto Steer ready. Always shedded, excellent shape. Tag #BK0114.................................................................... $69,000 Batch Boy chemical mixer. Tag #BK0114............................................. $4500 Cat D6C caterpillar with cab, 13-ft. blace, good undercarriage. Tag #BK0114. . ................................................................................................... $15,000 John Deere 330 26-ft. disc, 12” spacing, 22” disks. Excellent shape. Tag #BK0114......................................................................................... $8500 1978 21-ft. tandem dually 5th wheel trailer to haul Cat D6C. Tag #BK0114.... . ...................................................................................................... $4500 New Holland 7090 round baler, net/twine, low bales. Tag #GaryH0114......... . ................................................................................................... $32,800 2007 Honda 250F cross country motorcycle. Tag #GailG0114............. $2500 1966 Ford Mustang coupe, 51,034 miles, silver and black. Tag #ChrisG0114................................................................................... $9700 2008 Berkley 10” centrifugal pump on 2 axle trailer, 1500 hours, Perkins engine. Tag #GaryW0114............................................................. $20,000 1998 New Holland LX665 skidsteer loader, 1300 hours, 1700 lb lift capacity, cab, heat, above average tire. Tag #BillR0114............................. $21,500 New Holland TV145 bidirectional tractor, PTO on both ends, loader, grapple, 3001 hours. Tag #JeffH0114 New Holland 2326 16-ft. header for New Holland TV145. Tag #JeffH0114 Flexi-Coil 67XL 120-ft. sprayer, double nozzles, windscreens. Tag #BC0114. . ...................................................................................................... $7500 Wooden desk in excellent condition. Tag #John0114 Amco 8-ft. offset disk, 24” discs. Tag #Berry0114................................. $7000 Old wood wagon. Tag #LarryS0114 John Deere 9650 combine, 36-ft. header. Tag #Bam0114 2012 John Deere 9650R tractor, 600 hours, PowerGuard warranty, monitors, 710/70R38 duals. Tag #KBR0114.............................................. $350,000 2012 John Deere 1910 60-ft. air drill, steel packers, Dutch openers. Tag #Brad0114................................................................................. $165,000 2002 Brandt 90-ft. extended boom sprayer, Micro-Trak monitor, foam marker. Tag #PatF0114............................................................................. $19,000 4-3300 bushel 18-ft. grain bins. Tag #ClarkJ0114............................ $1650 ea. 4-4500 bushel 21-ft. grain bins. Tag #ClarkJ0114............................ $2250 ea. 3-1300 bushel 14-ft. grain bins. Tag #ClarkJ0114.............................. $650 ea. 1980 Case 450 crawler/dozer with ripper, 6528 hours. Tag #BillD0114........... . ................................................................................................... $12,500 DBI fertilizer spreader, 73-ft. spread, 4300 lb urea capacity, ISOBUS, use with G52 or G53 monitors, Raven software, stainless steel chains. Tag #KB0114...................................................................................... $46,000 S&I Arrow Front Feeder 20-ft., feeds chopped hay or round bales, heavy duty. Tag #ANF0114........................................................................ $6000

BACKHOES, LOADERS, SKID STEERS GRADERS, CRAWLERS & EXCAVATORS

Allis Chalmers HD5 crawler with bucket and dozer blade. Tag #ANF1113. Linderman crawler tractor. Tag #1113. 1980 Pettibone Super carry lift with fork lift and grapple, has head for picking 4x4 bales. Tag #DanD1013................................................................$15,000 Case 1088 excavator, rebuilt swing motor, good tracks, hydraulic thumb. Tag #RogWa0513. 1968 Ford 550 tractor/loader/backhoe, 5200 hours. Tag #CraigL0513....$17,000 John Deere 318D skid steer. Tag #Hug0313..........................................$23,000 1998 Melroe 331 bobcat mini-excavator with 3 buckets and complete with thumb, 3055 hours, in good shape. Tag #JJ0913. Cat D6 crawler dozer, 12-ft. blade, decent UC. Tag #Terry0613..................$7500 Airman HM 305 4000 lb. excavator. Tag#Pack0611.................................$11,000 Case 580C tractor/loader/backhoe, 7193 hours. Tag #Terry0613................$7500 Henry 3-point hitch backhoe. Tag #Rog0113. Allis Chalmers HD5 crawler with bucket and dozer blade. Tag #ANF1112

TUB GRINDERS & PROCESSORS

See Me About Your Bale Processor Needs Highline 6800 7-bale multibale processor. Tag #JR1113............................$8500 1998 Highline 6800 2-bale bale processor. Tag #JR1113..........................$7500 Haybuster 2640 bale processor. Tag #BrenB0813. Supreme Mixers available. Call Huggy Bear. Haybuster multi-bale bale processor. Tag #Rum0411.............................$12,500 High-Line multi-bale processor. Tag #FThompson0109.............................$7000

TRAILERS

Fruehauf 48-ft. flat bed trailer, holds 35 round bales. Tag #JR1113............$4500 1986 Wilray 20-ft. gooseneck trailer with new metal deck. Tag #Hug1113..$2950 1974 Homemade flat bed trailer with 107” deck. Wide enough for older swathers. Tag #TSimo1113...................................................................................$2500 Homemade enclosed ATV trailer, 6-ft. x 8-ft. Tag #CraigL0513....................$2800 Tandem axle flatbed trailer with expandable metal bed. Tag #JPrin1212...$1200 Miller tandem axle heavy duty trailer, new deck, pintle hitch. Good backhoe trailer. Tag #HugB0813..........................................................................$6500 1974 Monion 30-ft. van trailer with the following items, wood, several pieces of 3 /4” plywood, Powermate band saw, Delta planner, Rockwell lathe, horizontal band saw, electric car washer, bench vice, cut-off saw and several other items. Tag #DMitch0613. Total package.................................................$7500 Hale 6-ft.x16-ft. horse trailer, good shape. Tag #Harry0613........................$1900 New PJ trailers, call for prices. Tag #CBass0212 Reconditioned logging trailer, sliding main beam. Tag #DennyL1212.......$15,000 Spray lift jacks for high clearance self-propelled sprayers. Tag# Hug1212...... . ...................................................................................................... $2500

Trader’s Dispatch, January 2014 — Page B6

Small grain root and crown diseases

By Mary Burrows, Assistant Professor and Extension Plant Pathology Specialist; Alan Dyer, Assistant Professor, Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology Department; and William Grey, Director, Montana Foundation Seed Program FIGURE 4. Rhizoctina root rot reduces yields when barley Proper diagnosis of root and crown diseases is planted too soon after a glyphosate application. will help producers make informed management decisions. In this publication we discuss the symptoms and control of the various root and crown diseases common to cereal crops in Montana. Root and crown rots often go unnoticed, reducing yield until large patches of fields are missing plants or white, empty heads appear at crop maturity. Best management practices occur at planting and include using a seed treatment, crop rotation and variety selection. There are no curative treatments for root and crown diseases. Positive identification and specific management recommendations for root and crown diseases can be obtained from your local county Extenweeds were sprayed with herbicide, particularly sion office. glyphosate, within days of planting (Figure 4). Damping off The fungus grows rapidly by feeding on the Poor emergence is often the first sign of dampflush of root nutrients from the dying plants and ing off. Damping off can occur before plant emer‘bridges’ to the newly planted cereal crop. This is 2. Characteristic circular pattern of root rot at the gence or in the young seedling (post-emergence FIGURE tillering stage - in this case, a combination of Pythium and called a ‘green bridge.’ The green bridge can be damping off). Symptoms include poor stand, Rhizoctonia. (Mary Burrows) prevented by delaying seeding two to three weeks young, yellow seedlings with poor root systems, after herbicide application to allow the damaged colored, and the color and pattern of discoloration and plant death. tissues to decompose (Figure 4). Damping off is caused by a number of pathogens depends on the pathogen infecting the roots including Pythium spp., Fusarium spp., Rhizoctonia (see below). The three main types seen in spp., and Cochliobolus spp., among others. It is soil Montana are Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia borne and has increased with no-till management root rot (bare patch), and common root rot. due to cooler, wetter soils in the spring. Damping Fusarium spp. can also cause root rot. These off organisms such as Fusarium, Cochliobolus and fungi infect a very broad host range, so crop rotation is of limited efficacy. Alternaria can also be carried on the seed. Pythium root rot is caused by the “water mold” (oomycete) pathogen, Pythium spp., that produces zoospores which move in soil water. The disease is characterized by poor root system development and a lack of fine root hairs which can be difficult to diagnose when the plants are pulled from the soil. In general, roots will be brown in color and the outer layer (root cortex) will peel off, leaving a thin strand of tissue (the root stele). Pythium is common in Montana soils and survives for years as a structure called an oospore. Crop rotation is not effective as the pathogen will infect most crops. Because many of the spring cereals are planted into cool soils in Montana, it is recommended that all seed treatments contain metalaxyl or mefanoxam for control of Pythium. Rhizoctonia root rot (bare patch) is caused by the fungus Rhizoctonia solani. It is first diagnosed by poor stands FIGURE 1. Dry seed decay occurs when there is insufficient of spring crops or declining stands of soil moisture for germination and seedling establishment. winter wheat in the spring. It is diagNote the green fungus growing on seed. (Jeff Johnston) nosed by poor root development and ‘spear-tipping’ of the fine roots (Figure FIGURE 5. Symptoms of common root rot on the lower stem of Management Plant high quality seed and always use a fungi- 3). Roots are short and narrow at the tip and wheat. (Mary Burrows) Later season root rots cide seed treatment. The selection of seed treatment dark brown or black (Figure 3). Rhizoctonia root rot is very common where volunteer grain and White heads or poor grain fill are often the first will depend on what is available at your retailer. time a producer will notice the effects of crown Avoid planting in cold, wet soils when possible. and root rots. The fungus infects much earlier Tillage can bury plant residue which contributes in the season, and symptoms generally appear to damping off at the soil surface and increase the at the crown and subcrown internode (between soil temperature which facilitates rapid seedling the seed and soil level) around flowering. The emergence. color and pattern of discoloration are distinctive Dry Seed Decay for each of the crown rots, as illustrated in the Dry seed decay occurs when seed is planted following sections. without sufficient moisture for germination and Common root rot is caused by the fungus seedling establishment (Figure 1). It is caused by Bipolaris sorokiniana (also referred to as CoPenicillium, Aspergillus and other fungi which chliobolus sativus). It can easily be confused are present in the soil. Most fungicide seed treatwith take-all and Fusarium crown rot, but is the ments are effective at preventing dry seed decay most common crown rot in Montana. Abovefor two to three weeks following planting. ground symptoms are most recognizable at maRoot and Crown Rots turity when there are stunted plants, a reduced Early season root rots number of tillers, small heads, shriveled grain, Symptoms appear after planting or in the premature ripening, and white heads. Crown seedling stage. Cool wet weather after seedling symptoms consist of brown (but not shiny) emergence often results in a seedling root rot. streaks at the base of the plant, which rarely Symptoms generally occur in circular patches extend above the first node (Figure 5). There are (Figure 2) and will include stunted, yellow plants often eye-shaped, dark brown to black lesions and may be mistaken for nitrogen deficiency. on the subcrown internode where the fungus is When the plant is dug up the roots will be much thinner than those on a healthy plant or there may FIGURE 3. Characteristic ‘spear-tipping’ symptom starting to invade. be no secondary roots at all. Roots will be dis- caused by Rhizoctonia root rot. (Mary Burrows) continued on page B8

Trader’s Dispatch, January 2014 — Page B7

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John Deere 8970

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Case IH 2010 Rigid Platform

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Trader’s Dispatch, January 2014 — Page B6

Small grain root and crown diseases

Multifunctional agriculture brings new opportunities

Farms around the region can be found partnering with area caterers to host farm dinners and partnering with tour companies to create farm stays. Some farms are including seasonal corn mazes as an additional enterprise to their production enterprise, and others are collaborating with home care service providers, such as A Plus Health Care in Kalispell, to create meaningful opportunities in the community for seniors and people with disabilities. These farm based day programs, also known as “care farms,” are one of many innovative business strategies that will be presented in the course entitled Multifunctional Agriculture: Creating New Markets for Your Business. The Community Food and Agriculture Coalition and Lake County Community Development are excited to be offering a course on Multifunctional Agriculture in the Mission Valley beginning January 9, 2014. The course will present a variety of proven multifunctional farm examples, assist course participants with clarifying their vision and developing a plan, and connect participants to resources in the region to grow their enterprises. This is the second time this course has been offered in Montana. Last February the course was piloted with great success in the Flathead Valley. Twenty-two farms and ranches took the course. Many of these farms expanded their services to include farm dinners & tours, new value added products for the regional market and recreational day activities, such as a corn maze and a farm based trap & skeet facility. Maarten Fischer, who for 12 years was at the forefront of developing multifunctional agriculture in the Netherlands and Europe, instructed the pilot course in the Flathead Valley. According to Fischer, “A farm can be a great place for people to visit and enjoy, while earning the farmer or rancher additional income. Opportunities may include pristine orchard campgrounds, bed and breakfasts, farmers’ golf locations, farm shops, child care farms and education farms, among others.” Fischer has been working for A Plus Healthcare in Kalispell to organize care farms in the Flathead and Mission Valley. This past summer the program was piloted on 4 farms that served 12 clients. The program has now expanded to seven farms and ranches in the Flathead and Polson area that provide safe and meaningful farm based experiences to over 50 clients. These clients include seniors who suffer from isolation, depression and physical inactivity, and people with mental health issues, developmental disabilities and people with disabilities that are working with vocational rehabilitation to gain employment. The course, Multifunctional Agriculture: Creating New Markets for Your Business, will be held in 4 sessions in January-February 2014. Each session will be from 9 AM to 3 PM at different locations in the Mission Valley. The registration fee of $100 will include morning snacks, coffee, and lunch at each site. The first session will be held on Thursday the 16th of January 2014. The same course will be repeated in the Bozeman area later in late February and early March. For more information or to register, contact the organizer: Bonnie Buckingham, Community Food & Agriculture Coalition: MissoulaCFAC.org – 406-880-0543, bonnie@ missoulacfac.org. For more information about Multifunctional Agriculture and the care farm programs, contact Maarten Fischer at 406260-7840 or mfischer@aplushc.com.

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MISCELLANEOUS

WR Long 6-ft front blade, manual angle, skid steer quick attach. Like new...... . .............................................$2000 Shaver HD10 post pounder........$1250 2 horse bumper pull trailer.............$750 Bush Hog 3 point, 12-ft. plow.....$1650 BEN-SER SE63 63” snow blower with frame. Runs off rear PTO, fits 40-60 hp tractor................................$2500

NEW TARTER 3-pt. equipment

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Will corn prices really be higher next year? Continued from page b3

in making pricing decisions for next year’s crop. Current conditions suggest that corn prices next year will be lower than currently reflected in the futures market, but it is early and a lot can change. For those who use crop revenue insurance, the challenge is to assess price risk between now and the end of February when insurance prices are established. If the real threat to prices is the size of next year’s U.S. crop, downside price risk may be limited until after February. ##### About 7.6 billion years from now the sun will reach its maximum size, extending 20 percent beyond Earth’s orbit and shining 3,000 times brighter than it does today. In its final stage, the sun will collapse into a white dwarf and engulf the Earth.

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Small grain root and crown diseases CONTINUED FROM PAGE B8

used for eyespot control. Spraying combinations of active ingredients may reduce the development of fungicide resistance in the pathogen. Plant resistance genes, Pch1, have been deployed in the club and bread wheats, where the disease has been most damaging. Cephalosporium stripe (Cephalosporium gramineum) is a disease of winter wheat. Symptoms include longitudinal yellow stripes running the entire length of the leaf blade, culm, and leaf sheath, often accompanied by dark green veins. The stripes may turn necrotic, the internode below nodes is darkened, and the linear stripes will appear dark brown on a light chaff wheat variety as the plant nears harvest. It is favored by wet soil, fluctuating winter temperatures, hard pan soils, and continuous cropping of winter cereals and grasses. Infection occurs primarily in the late winter as a result of soil heaving, which damages roots and provides an entry for fungal spores. The fungus causes a true vascular wilt by plugging the xylem element, or water conducting tissues of the wheat plant. Spring wheat escapes infection since it is planted after the infection period. Differential reaction by varieties does appear to occur as some are less damaged than others, however, there is no true resistance to Cephalosporium stripe (Table 3). Snow molds (speckled, Typhula spp. and pink snow mold, Microdochium nivale) occur when winter wheat is covered by snow for extended periods and during cool, wet periods in the fall and spring. It can be a significant cause of winterkill. Symptoms include death of plants and lesions on leaves (Figure 9). In humid weather, fungal mycelia can be seen growing on the plants. Typhula produces dark ‘specks’ on leaf tissue which are actually fungal structures called sclerotia. This disease is more associated with prolonged snow cover than pink snow mold. M. nivale produces oblong lesions on leaves with strawcolored centers and dark margins. Under moist conditions, pink to peach fungal mycelium can be seen growing from plant tissue and stubble.

FIGURE 10. Death of plants caused by snow mold. (Tim Murray, Washington State University) to avoid the initial inoculum and crop rotation to non-cereal crops for two years to allow host debris to decay.

this case, it is best to observe the perfor- http://plantsciences.montana.edu/mtproducermance of varieties in side-by-side com- info.html under ‘Producers and Farmers’. The parison trials conducted over multiple variety selection tool can be found at the Southern years and across varied Agricultural Research Center’s website at http:// environments. Those va- www.sarc.montana.edu/php/varieties.php. Fungicide Use rieties that have uniform Seed treatments have efficacy for approxiplant stands and have agronomic yields and test mately two to four weeks after planting. They weights in the group of will have no or only moderate effect against many varieties at the top of the of the crown rots. Refer to the Montguide, Small test trials will often have Grain Seed Treatment (MT199608AG) for spethe best tolerance to root cific recommendations. There is no efficacy data and crown diseases. Local for the use of foliar fungicides to control crown experiment station trials rots in Montana, and in general they are probably and private company tri- not economical. The best management practices als are an excellent source for control of root and crown rots include plantof information on variety ing date, using the appropriate planting depth, crop rotation, appropriate fertility, and variety performance. Links to variety per- selection. Fungicide recommendations are available formance information for Montana can be found at from several sources. University sources include the Montana State Uni- fact sheets on the High Plains IPM guide (wiki. versity Plant Sciences and bugwood.org/HPIPM), AgAlerts, presentations FIGURE 9. Symptoms of Cephalosporium stripe on winter wheat. (Jeff Johnston) Plant Pathology website, and your county Extension agent. Your fungicide salesperson also has information. Another good Early planting allows the plant to establish and favors recovery from the disease. Growing TABLE 3. Performance of winter wheat varieties challenged with Cephalosporium source for our region is the NDSU spring cereals effectively controls the disease. gramineum, the pathogen causing Cephalosporium stripe (Dyer, Bozeman, 2007). Fungicide Guide Fungicide seed treatments may offer limited at http://www. protection in small grains, particularly pyraclosag.ndsu.edu/exttrobin (Stamina). Foliar fungicides will mitigate plantpath/fungidisease in turf grass, but are rarely effective in cide.html. The small grain production. majority of the Sharp eyespot is caused by Rhizoctonia cereafungicides reglis. It is common in continuous cereal crops where istered in North the fungal sclerotia overwinter on host debris. It Dakota are also is predominantly a problem in warmer soils and registered for use not a major issue in Montana. It can cause a lower in Montana, but stem lesion which may weaken the plant. The always check the fungus infects the outer leaf sheath and rots the label. Section 18 tissue leaving a characteristic hole. The lesion is and 24c (local) circular or elliptical, light brown, and surrounded registrations are by a dark brown halo. Sharp eyespot is less able available on the to weaken plants than eyespot and is generally Montana Departnot economical to control. ment of AgriculVariety selection ture website at Plant genetic resistance is not the normal conhttp://agr.state. trol practice for root and crown diseases. The sole mt.us/pestfert/ exception is the Pch1 resistance gene for control PesticideRegisof eyespot/strawbreaker foot rot. Tolerance of a tration1824.asp. variety to severe disease is the general practice. In

Where is the safety net? There is no safety net

By Daryll E. Ray and Harwood D. Schaffer, Agricultural Policy Analysis Center, University of Tennessee It could be worse than we thought. With record corn production in a year with heavy spring rains and late planting problems, the price drop in recent weeks suggests that corn demanders see the crop-reducing effects of 2012 drought as an aberration—since apparently improved seed genetics successfully protected 2013 corn production from moderate drought and planting problems. Compared to the 2012 corn crop, the November WASDE reports record production, increased crop utilization—both domestically and internationally—and the year-ending stocks increasing by nearly 1.2 billion bushels of corn. The result is a projected season average corn price received by farmers of $4.50 per bushel for the 2013 corn crop, a drop of $2.93 per bushel from a year earlier. For most farmers, even on the most productive land, $4.50 is getting frighteningly close to their cost of production—and for some-to-many land costs would not be covered. This leaves little margin on the downward side before things get really scary. And scary it might be. While recognizing that we are talking about the outer edges of the US corn belt, on November 18, 2013 DTN Ag Policy Editor Chris Clayton reported that “DTN’s market tracker shows corn for delivery selling as low as $3.17 a bushel in northeast Montana.” He also said, “DTN’s Market Tracker shows corn prices below $3.70 in parts of the eastern Corn Belt, notably throughout parts of Michigan and Ohio. Farther west, prices throughout North and South Dakota are hitting lows below $3.40 a bushel in some places with prices averaging more around $3.50 a bushel.” Can it get any worse? We think that is a distinct possibility. Consider the following scenario, suppose that: 1) the USDA has underestimated the corn crop by 100 million bushels and 2) it has also overestimated domestic and export consumption by 200 million bushels. And, as we have further considered the November WASDE numbers, those possibilities seem very real. If that scenario comes about, total use would decline to 12.750 billion bushels and the 2013 year-ending stocks for corn would increase to 2.187 billion bushels, resulting in a year-ending corn stocks-to-use ratio of 17.2%. The last time we saw the year-ending stocks-to-use ratio at that level was 2005, just before the ethanol boom took off. The price was $2.00 per bushel. As unlikely as that price may be, given today’s production costs, that price would be devastating. Even if the price fell to $3.00 because of forward contracting and other pricing strategies, the effects would still be devastating. Worse yet, suppose the 2014 corn crop adds 500 million bushels or more to the year-ending corn levels, $2.00 could actually be a possibility. Remember 1998-2001, the LDPs and emergency payments? We have had a reader argue that “Corn price is now based on its energy value not just on the supply and demand of corn for feed, which has helped hold up the plateau for corn.” To that we would argue “Why didn’t the feed value of corn hold up prices in the 1998-2001 period?” The answer is that cattle feeders captured the value of the below the cost of production of corn. They had no incentive to pay more than the market demanded and neither do nonfarmer-owned ethanol plants. This reminds us of a discussion Harwood had when he took a conservation class at Ohio State. The professor was getting the students to think about balancing the competing demands for use of dams on Ohio Rivers: flood protection and recreation. Those wanting flood protection argue for low water levels while recreation users want higher water levels. To which Harwood said, “Why can’t you have both.” The professor responded, “If you have maximum water levels for recreation users and heavy rainfall and a flood comes, the reservoir might as well be filled with concrete!” There is little remaining room to hold the additional water, he explained. For the 2013 crop year, WASDE projects that 4.9 billion bushels of corn will be used for ethanol production, a level that we have generally seen since 2010. With ethanol not continuing to consume 500 million extra bushels of corn each year, the 5 billion bushel mark for ethanol production is like water in a full reservoir; it is the same as concrete and any extra corn is like additional water flowing over the top of the dam—existing stable demand provides little or no protection continued on page b12

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Where is the safety net? There is no safety net continued from page B11

against a flood of additional production and lower prices. Coming back to what could happen next year if corn production in 2014 outstrips utilization causing year-ending stocks go up by an another 500 million bushels, further depressing prices. Revenue insurance would provide verylittle-to-no protection against production costs—because the level of insured revenue would be based on the percentage of a very low price. That leaves some income from LDPs and the hope for $10-$15 billion in emergency payments, especially if direct payments are taken away. Perhaps writing a farm bill in a year of declining prices will persuade legislators to provide farmers with an adequate safety net. It would be even better if they designed the farm program based on the fundamental characteristics of crop production: the low price elasticity of supply, the low price elasticity of demand, the tendency for supply to grow faster than demand, and the fixity of resources.

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By Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Extension For at least three decades, beef cattle scientists have studied body condition of cows and its impact on productivity. Cows in better body condition at calving time and breeding nearly always seem to out-perform counter parts that are in thinner body condition. However, some things do change. Some examples include cattle type changes, selection methods change, drought impacts on feed availability and prices. We therefore question whether the research would give the same answers in more modern times. Research published in a recent issue of the Journal of Animal Science (Bohnert, et al. J. Anim. Sci. 2013, 91: 5485-5491) provides some insight into this discussion. Oregon State University, University of Nebraska, and USDA-ARS scientists combined on a two year study utilizing 120 mature, crossbred (Angus X Hereford) cows/ year. The cows were fed in such a manner to expect half of the cows to be in a body condition score of 6 entering the last trimester, whereas the other half of the cows were fed to be in a body condition score of 4 at the same time. The actual outcome of their management schemes resulted in the high condition cows averaging a 5.7 body condition score (1243 lbs) and the low cows averaged 4.4 (1106 lbs.) They also subdivided each of these groups and fed half of each group the equivalent of 2 pounds/day of dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS). The supplement was fed in appropriate amounts 3 times per week. All cows received access to 28 lb/day of the hay (6.4% crude protein) during the last trimester and then after calving the cows were placed together in a common pasture and exposed to a 60 day natural breeding season. The small amount of DDGS had only a small effect on the productivity of the cows by increasing fall weaning weights in calves nursing supplemented cows. Body condition in the last trimester however had a more dramatic impact. High body condition cows had 10% more live calves at birth and weaning than did the low body condition cows. Birth weights of the calves were higher in the high body condition cows but certainly did not increase losses due to dystocia. The total weaned calf weight per cow in the herd was 57 lb greater for the cows in better body condition prior to calving. At today’s calf prices this represents a sizeable dollar difference in productivity and should more than pay for the additional nutrition that the cows received. The story does not stop at this point. The rebreeding percentage of the cows in better body condition (92%) was significantly greater than the percentage of the thin cows (79%). Cull cow weights were also greater at weaning time for the cows that were adequately fed the previous fall. These scientists concluded …”our research further substantiates historical data that stresses the importance of maintaining cows in acceptable BCS (body condition score) entering the last third of gestation.” ##### My son was notorious for being the class clown. When the substitute teacher asked his name, he answered “SpiderMan”–to his classmates’ delight. The substitute didn’t find it quite as funny and demanded to know his real name. My son apologized: “Oh, I’m sorry. It’s Peter Parker.”

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BeefTalk: Is a cow ever too ornery? Cows have memories, too

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service Having worked cattle for steer, bad attitudes possibly years and too many sheep to can mean bad feeding expecount, one develops a feel for riences. The question often the rogue cow or calf. Maybe asked is what to look for in it is just a quick look or an inan animal with a bad attitude. tense stare. There also are those The answer is there. animals that you know are not Cattle that routinely chalgoing to have a good cohabitalenge the producer for space tion experience. should be sold. Cattle that It happened quickly: The cow are very aggressive and easwas the last one in the chute ily put in a defensive mode and already had made several should be sold. Cattle that attempts to leave. The handling are overreactive to the chute facility was solid, so leaving was environment should be sold. not an option. She had tried to Having ultrasounded sevdouble-stack the chute. In other eral thousand cows, nervous, words, she tried pushing past the high strung cattle are obvirestraining gatekeeper and joinous. One obviously can feel ing the cow already in the chute. the tense, nervous cow. A cow I heard three direct hoof may be very rigid on the outimpacts on the chute wall prior side, but literally shaking on to her arrival in the chute. Her the inside, so she needs to go. indiscriminate kicks were not With the upcoming bull accidental because they were sale season, ask questions on defensive in nature. Finally, bull attitude and, for heaven’s having the privilege of being the sake, don’t buy temperamenlast cow of the day, she arrived tal bulls. Bulls that challenge in the chute and was diagnosed the fitting, handling or sales pregnant. crew or, in the worst- case Keep or cull her was the situation, the buyers, never question. That question, oddly should be sold as intact bulls. enough, would be debated in Bulls with an attitude can be many cattle circles. For those neutered and placed in the with adequate help, which infeedlot well before sale time. cludes agility in the job deEven cows that are overproscription, they might consider tective at calving should be keeping the cow. For those who sold. are more do-it-yourself types, All the data in the world is the answer would sway toward negated once a cow or bull is culling her. identified as dangerous to be Maybe the answer comes around. However, some will from the business partner. Cull disagree and some will mildly her would be the answer if you agree. There is that mysticism ask the emergency response about conquering the wild team. If you ask the night calvand taming the untamable. ing crew or mom and the kids, We can do it at all cost and the answer is to cull her. Then that is the way it is. Only the ask yourself: Why is she still strong survive. here? That being said, the stories The other day, the Dickinson make good reading but are Research Extension Center much better as fiction than crew was processing the freshly nonfiction. If the truth be weaned calves after I had been told, the industry does not up to ultrasound the cows for need cattle with an attitude. pregnancy, including the cow However, there is no one with a temperament. One bull better than a cattle producer calf, with an obvious attitude, at finding a reason to not part was restrained and processed ways with a favorite critter through the chute. During the but, as a producer, you are process, the calf started to shake never one of the herd. with obvious signs of distress. Only two things exist in a The calf was processed and herd: dominance and defense. released just like all the other In a normal herd, the procalves. The question was asked: ducer is dominant and there is What are the chances that the an understanding that no cow, calf belonged to the cow that bull or calf will question that. gave us so much difficulty earLikewise, defensive plays lier in the day? also are prohibited. The herd Sure enough, that was her understands that and, as a calf. Granted, not all behavior producer, you totally control is that obvious. However, ornery who enters and remains in cattle are just that, ornery, so the herd. they have no business being in Attitude is a heritable trait. the cattle population. They don’t The bad can go and the good need to be here. can stay. Practice good bull Is behavior or temperament selection and strong tempassed from one generation to perament culling within the the next? Absolutely. Can procowherd. If you do that, life ducers select for mild-mannered will be better. cattle? Absolutely. Can producMay you find all your ear ers control the destiny of their tags. herd’s attitude? Absolutely. For more information, Should the center castrate the contact Ringwall at 1041 bull calf with an obvious attiState Ave., Dickinson, ND tude? Absolutely. 58601, or go to http://www. Although the center castrates ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/ all the bull calves, even as a beeftalk/.

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service ranch. The oldest cow in the herd certainly The other day, although a minor event, I should be in double digits in age. Granted, had a memory-producing moment. I poured the average age of the herd is significantly a glass of water and took a drink, then set lower than the oldest cow, but the goal is to the glass down momentarily. Soon, I took keep cows for a long, productive life. a second drink, only to have this less-thanFor those cows that are enrolled in the desirable sensation. During the brief time North Dakota State University Extension that the glass was unattended, a boxelder Service’s CHAPS program, the average age bug landed in the glass and became part of is 5.7 years. The older cows certainly can inmy drink. fluence new cows. As the cows are gathered, Apparently boxelder bugs do not go new cows will down or give sense nerup willingvousness if the ly because older cows are this particuuneasy. Again, lar boxelder the predatorbug decided versus-prey to grab onto fear never is my tongue very far away. in an attempt Cows survive to escape. by being cogThose who nizant of all are aware of that is around boxelder bugs them. As prorealize that ducers, our they seem to goal is not have no need to be viewed for anything. as a predator It would apbut rather as pear they exist an acceptable with a reasonpartner in the able desire to range environment. survive. As the cows come home, recall is critical. Anyway, this misplaced boxelder bug I remember our cattle were summered away succeeded in crawling up my tongue but from the home place. The pasture had a west still met a quick demise. Although one acts instinctively in unknown situations, I have gate that faced home. For some reason, as fall no regrets on crushing this little boxelder set in, the cattle would start to camp at that bug. In fact, as a common late-fall guest in gate and eventually we would arrive to open the house, all the remaining boxelder bugs it. Those old cows knew exactly what was were put on the “unwelcome” list. going on and the younger cows followed. Life experiences produce memories. It is The cows walked home instead of dishoped that these are pleasant memories, but persing into the wilderness. Cows have not always. Memories are good for us and the memories, and the more good memories they cattle we work with. Pleasant environments have, the better life is for them on the ranch. produce pleasant memories. Regretfully, Difficult or painful memories do not go away. stressful environments produce bad memoIf you kick the dog, the dog remembers. ries. Not unlike my quick overreaction to the If you poke the cow, the cow remembers, boxelder bug and all the innocent boxelder and when you swallow a boxelder bug, you bugs close by, cows also will overreact. remember. I do not intend to swallow another If exposed to something they feel uncerboxelder bug, and boxelder bugs need to be tain about or something that actually causes more careful when in my presence. If you stress, cows remember. I always will rememkick the dog, the dog might bite, and the cow ber that boxelder bug crawling up my tongue, that gets poked with an electric prod will not and cows always will remember that touch of want to come home. pain produced by an electric prod. It only was Common sense or, as one might say, cow one boxelder bug or only one touch of the sense, is learned through time. The ability electric prod, but that makes no difference to have a smooth cattle working process is because the memory has been programmed the accumulation of cow sense that is put to and bad memories do not go away. work chute side. To rush, get frustrated or In fact, as the cow bellows in response push too hard is not good for the cattle and to what seems like an incidental touch, her not good for the producer. response upon leaving may be much like Best management practices for cattle my treatment of the boxelder bug’s friends. producers beg the question: What is one’s I turned on them, and so may the cow turn attitude while working cattle? on her handlers. Let’s keep it calm and always look before Fall is a busy work time for cattle proyou drink. ducers as cattle are gathered, worked and May you find all your ear tags. readied for winter. Accessibility, protection For more information, contact Ringwall and simple ease of handling all come into at 1041 State Ave., Dickinson, ND 58601, play when the cattle are sorted. This experior go to http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/colence or reintroduction to people is important. umns/beeftalk/. Cows are expected to have a long life on the

More than three little piggies running loose in Oklahoma

By Oklahoma State University feral hogs have been leaving destruction in They do not build their houses out of their paths throughout Oklahoma. straw, sticks or bricks, but feral hogs have “They are very difficult to control,” found a home in Oklahoma. said Elmore. “Exclusion is almost never These hogs are quite secretive, making practical, leaving lethal control as the best population estimates difficult. However, a option.” survey estimated the population at approxiHog hunters enjoy the sport, while farmmately 500,000 or less, with a presence in ers cringe at the thought of their crops being all 77 Oklahoma counties. ravaged by the intruders. The Noble Foundation-initiated survey Picking off a hog or two at a time through was launched in 2007 and conducted by hunting may make landowners feel like Oklahoma State University (OSU) Coopthey are taking care of the problem, howerative Extension, the Oklahoma Departever, many times the hogs just stop moving ment of Wildlife Conservation, Natural during the day and do their damage at night. Resources Conservation Service and the Elmore said trapping entire groups at a time Oklahoma Department of Agriculture is much more effective. Wildlife Services. “To catch an entire group, consisting There are several indicators that prove anywhere from five to 20 animals, we want the existence of hogs on your property, said to construct a large, round trap,” Elmore Dwayne Elmore, OSU Extension wildlife said. “If there are corners, large pigs will specialist. pile up and some will escape.” “They have tracks that are similar to deer, An effective way of constructing a trap but more rounded,” he said. like this is with the use of cattle panels, Rooting is the most evident footprint placed in a circular fashion with T-posts left by hogs, however. In softer soils, the tightly securing them to the ground. rooted areas can be up to 3 feet deep, leav“They will root under the panels, so ing large wallows. They root around a lot make sure they are strongly secured,” he looking for food, usually in broad areas said. “You want to pre-bait the trap so the leaving massive soil disturbances, loss of hogs get used to coming in before setting plant material and erosion problems. The it.” hogs then rub on trees, removing bark and The Noble Foundation has informaleaving mud plastered to tree trunks a few tion available online at noble.org, which feet off the ground. includes various traps and methods of trap Counties in the southeast portion of the construction. state have bigger population numbers, but We no longer handle Jensen Bale Beds

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Agricultural Commodities Trading Room

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR  Students who want agricultural commodities trading experience will soon get the real-time and hands-on training they need at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s (UNL) Agricultural Economics Commodities Trading Room. Gifts to date of $682,500 made to the University of Nebraska Foundation support a current fundraising initiative aimed at creating a state-of-the-art commodities trading room within the Department of Agricultural Economics. Located in Filley Hall on East Campus, the facility will be designed to give students real-time commodity marketing experience and advanced training in markets, merchandising, futures and options. With the education of future generations of agricultural economists and business professionals in mind, the university’s corporate partners have been especially helpful in funding the new facility. The following organizations have provided support: – CHS Foundation, the charitable arm of CHS, a global energy, grains and foods system company, donated $150,000. – CoBank, a national cooperative bank serving industries across rural America, donated $150,000. – Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), a worldleading agricultural processor, donated $100,000. – Cargill, an international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services, donated $100,000. – Nebraska Soybean Board funded $70,000. – Nebraska Corn Board funded $50,000. – The Andersons Inc. Charitable Foundation, the charitable arm of The Andersons, a diversified agribusiness and logistics firm, donated $30,000. – The Scoular Foundation, charitable arm of The Scoular Company, an agricultural marketing company located across North America, donated $30,000. – Nebraska Wheat Board funded $2,500. Gifts made for the trading room go to purchase needed technology such as interactive presentation screens and Smart Boards, projectors and screens, interactive control systems and audio and video equipment. It also provides funds for future updates and software. “We are extremely thankful for each of our donors and corporate sponsors who have stepped forward to help with this important project,” said Larry Van Tassell, head of the Department of Agricultural Economics. “For years to come, this support will ensure students who pursue the commodities trading option receive the education and hands-on experience they need.” Supervised by agricultural economics faculty, the trading room will allow students to develop and test trading strategies, merchandize commodities, and develop risk management plans in a dynamic, real-time learning environment. It will also provide students and faculty the ability to conduct research in these areas. The trading room will feature individual computer workstations loaded with the latest analytical and simulation software, connected to a market exchange, with each station having multiple monitors. The room will also feature smart boards for instruction on key topics related to commodities trading. “The more realistic the educational environment, the more relevant the education will be,” Van Tassell said. “In short, it will give our students a real-time education.” The trading room will also be used for outreach training programs and training events for producers, merchandisers and commodity traders. Until now, UNL students interested in commodities trading have used marketing simulation games to experience commodities trading. While it provided a good educational experience before, giving students the opportunity to learn in a real-time commodities market with professional analytical software provides better education and makes UNL one of only a few agricultural economics programs offering a commodities trading room for students. Van Tassell said the fundraising initiative also includes seeking donations for a permanent endowment that will provide ongoing support for maintaining the trading room as well as provide annual student scholarships and awards for student travel and activities. To make a gift to the Agricultural Economics Commodities Trading Excellence Fund, go to nufoundation.org/ agecon. For information and to learn about other ways to give, contact Ann Bruntz or Kaye Jesske at the University continued on page b26

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New MORRIS 1400 & 900 Hay Hikers Haying operations must be efficient in the face of rising costs. Morris Industries has become an industry leader in round bale systems. The proven ProAg Hay Hiker turns round bale loading and unloading into a fast, easy, one-person operation, saving you time, money and labor. Up to eighteen bales can be picked on the go, in a single pass, and unloaded without ever having to leave your tractor cab. The ProAg 900 and the larger capacity ProAg 1400 Hay Hikers deliver superior performance and value.

New Morris Contour ll air drill The independent contour opener features a parallel linkage for ultra-precise seed and fertilizer placement. Place seed and fertilizer accurately for faster, more even germination. Each opener follows the contour of the ground, even on hills, while adjustable packing pressure lets you pull through damp spots.

Hoven Equipment

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New 280 MFWD 3-point, PTO, 280 engine hp.

New 190 MFWD 3-point, PTO, 190 engine hp., loader, grapple

Hoven Equipment

406-727-7153

4181 North Park Trail Great Falls, MT

4181 North Park Trail - Great Falls, MT

Ken – Cell, 788-4588; Sean – Cell, 899-0889; Ed – 231-4254; Rick – 231-9898

NEW Vermeer BPX9000 Bale processors reduce waste and increase palatability for your herd.

New J&M 375 Speed tender

USED AIR DRILL

IN STOCK

ROUND BALERS

Case IH RBX562 with net/twine.........$18,900 New Holland BR780A round baler....$13,900 New Holland 664 with net/twine.........$11,000 Hesston 5556A with mesh wrap........$29,000 Hesston 5556A twine only.................$22,000 Hesston 856A round balers...............$12,900 Hesston 565A round baler....................$6900 Simple, durable, versatile – the all-new BPX9000 from Vermeer combines the things you want and need in a bale processor. The easy to operate machine is built tough, produces even, consistent feed with minimal maintenance, and the optional large square bale kit offers the versatility you need. Blow away dust and mold from the bale and feed evenly into a bunk or spread up to 40’. The BPX9000 is built to do the job with the Vermeer quality you expect.

USED PROCESSORS 2-Brandt VSF round/square processors. Each was $11,900.......................... Now $11,400 Rem 3600R bale processor. Was $11,900...... .............................................. Now $11,400

Haybuster 256 Plus II pull-type. Was $10,500................................. Now $10,000 Highline 6600 round bale processor.....$6900 2-Highline 6600 round bale processor. Each.. ..........................................................$6500

SQUARE BALER

Case IH LBX432 3x4 square baler with cutter...................................................$73,900 Case IH 8590 4x4 big square baler....$32,900 Massey-Ferguson 2170 3x4 big square baler................................................$79,900 Massey-Ferguson 2170 3x4, cutter... $62,900 Hesston 7434 3x4 square baler.........$62,900 John Deere 348 14x18 square baler..$15,900

Lee Manufacturing

“Our service sets us apart”

406-727-7153

4181 North Park Trail - Great Falls, MT Ken – Cell, 788-4588; Sean – Cell, 899-0889; Ed – 231-4254; Rick – 231-9898

www.hovenequipment.com

500 & 1000 gallon fuel tanks COMING SOON

USED HAYING EQUIPMENT

New Holland 1032 pull type balewagon..$6900

NEW Demco

2009 Bourgault 3310 PHD 55-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, single shoot, L6450 tow between tank, 3-tank metering.....................$190,000 Morris Maxim II 49-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 7300 tow between tank..................... COMING IN

CONSIGNMENTS

John Deere 8760 4WD tractor with 3-pt., no PTO................................................. $57,000 John Deere 410 tractor with backhoe attachment................................................ $12,900 Forklift................................................. $11,900 John Deere 7700 combine.................. $10,000 White header, 15-ft..................................CALL Massey-Ferguson 8570 combine, 30-ft. header, pickup header.................................. $39,000 Versatile 400 swather with 21-ft. header..$6000 FAST 1800 pull type sprayer, 114-ft. suspended boom, 1800 gallon tank................... $50,000 Brandt QF1500 sprayer.......................... $8900 Brandt 90-ft. trailer sprayer..................... $8500 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, 120ft. booms.......................................... $12,000 Flexi-Coil System 65 100-ft. booms, 1000 gallon tank, 3 body nozzles, 6 valves, no controller............................................ $5900 Bean sprayer, 300 gallon, 100-ft. hose reel.$1250 1116 BF adapter conditioner fits 9030 bidirectional................................................... $2000 Flexi-Coil 3400 60-ft. air drill with 12” spacing, 7500 tank......................................... $75,000 Morris Maxum 49-ft. air seeder, 10” spacing, double shoot, 7300 tow behind tank.$49,900 Case IH RBX562 round baler, twine... $12,900 Westgo 8x31 PTO drive auger............... $2250 GT 8x40 grain auger, PTO drive............... $990 1965 Dodge truck with hoist, V-8, 5 speed transmission....................................... $1900 1996 Eagle tandem dually pintle hitch flatbed, 6-ft. beavertail..................................... $7000 Danuser J20/80 3-pt. digger................... $2000

New Augers IN STOCK

1050 bushel grain carts

IN STOCK

10x70 13x70 13x85

406-727-7153

4181 North Park Trail Great Falls, MT Used Bobcat 435 ZHS excavator......... $29,900

Bobcat 743 skid steer with bucket.......... $8000

Ken – Cell, 788-4588; Sean – Cell, 899-0889; Ed – 231-4254; Rick – 231-9898

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See Us at MAGIE, Great Falls, MT January 16, 17 & 18

Are Here

Belt Buckles

Hoven Equipment 406-727-7153

Great Falls, MT

NEW Massey Ferguson® 4600 Series Tractors

Load it up. Work it hard. Take it Easy.

406-727-7153

4181 North Park Trail - Great Falls, MT

NEW Massey Ferguson® 6600 Series Tractors Made to fit your farm like a WORK glove.

Makes loader and hay work easier than ever. Massey Ferguson is pleased to announce the introduction of the MF4600 series. Boasting an all-new 3-cylinder engine from AGCO Power, the tractors provide 75 to 95 engine HP (63 to 80 PTO hp) respectively at 2200 RPM.

100 - 125 PTO hp Three models will be available, each offering multiple configurations and options to tailor the machine to the exact needs of the customer and the job at hand. The entire line-up will boast an EPA Tier 4i compliant 4-cylinder engine from AGCO Power, and will range from 130 to 150 engine HP (100 to 125 PTO HP). All machines come standard with 4wd and cab, and customers will have a choice of Dyna-4, Dyna-6 and Dyna-VT transmissions.

7600 & 8600 Series Also IN STOCK

New

Massey Ferguson Hesston 2270 Big Square Baler

Setting new standards in performance and capacity.

USED TRACTORS, CRAWLERS

USED SPRAYERS

Spra-Coupe 7650 self-propelled, 80-ft. booms, 725 gallon tank............................... $85,500 Melroe 4450 Spra-Coupe, 80-ft. booms, 400 gallon tank...................................... $69,900

USED MISCELLANEOUS

Challenger BA4 3x4 bale acumulator....$6900 Woods DS120 10-ft., 3-pt. rotary mower..$5900 WW 2-horse bumper pull horse trailer....$2900 1-4-drill hitch for JD 9350, 10-ft. drills.

4181 North Park Trail - Great Falls, MT

NEW Massey Ferguson® GC1705 Tractor

COMING IN

Summers suspended boom sprayer. John Deere 955 rotary disc. Massey Ferguson 9895 with FD70 45-ft. MacDon header. 1986 Dodge 4x4 with Horvick sprayer. Vermeer 604M round baler. Gleaner L3 combine. New Holland 1118 swather, 16-ft. header. Sakundiak 6x33 auger, B&S engine. Westfield J series belt drive PTO auger. International 20-ft. disc. MK 13x81 auger. Woods 3-pt. backhoe. New Holland HW340 swather, rotary head. Hesston 8450 swather, 14-ft. header. Massey-Ferguson Hesston 9435 swather, 14-ft. sickle & 36-ft. sickle headers. New Holland SD440 air seeder, 57-ft., 12” spacing. Bourgault 5925 52-ft. disc drill, 6280 tank.

406-727-7153

Ken – Cell, 788-4588; Sean – Cell, 899-0889; Ed – 231-4254; Rick – 231-9898

www.hovenequipment.com

IN STO

Get the job done fast. Get the job done well. Our GC1700 Series sub-compact tractors are versatile, comfortable and easy to operate. With features like the roomiest operator platform in their class, a comfortable seat, logically placed foot pedals and controls, and an integrated loader joystick, and push button cruise control.

USED AUGERS

Built on Hesston’s 35 years of big baler innovations. For the 2014 season, Massey Ferguson is pleased to announce the launch of the new MF 2200 series of large square balers. The new balers introduce a new set of features: • Separate pre-compression chamber separates you from windrow size worries, • Auto bale density control means no surprises, • Easy access points compress service time, just like bales.

Versatile 450 4WD with PTO............... $297,000 2-Challenger 575B tractors, no loaders. Each... . ...................................................... $104,900 New Holland TC330 compact tractor with belly mower................................................ $13,900 Case 310 tractor with loader..................... $2500 Cat D4 crawler with dozer......................... $6900

63 - 80 PTO hp

Farm King 8x36 with mover.....................$9150 Farm King 10x31 auger...........................$3499 Farm King 10x80 swing hopper............$10,900 Farm King 13x70 swing hopper. Like new.......... ..........................................................$15,900 Farm King 13x70 auger with mover......$10,900 Westfield MK flex 13x71 auger.............$22,900 Westfield 13x70 swing auger...................$9900 Westfield MK 10x70 swing hopper..........$5500 Westfield 7x31 with 16-hp Briggs engine..$2120 GT 8x41 belt drive, PTO auger.................$1200 Brandt 8x35, bin sweep, 25-hp engine.....$6500

USED HEADERS

Gleaner 4200 pickup header..............$14,900 1996 MacDon 920 14-ft. hay header..$14,000 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

406-727-7153

4181 North Park Trail - Great Falls, MT

USED WINDROWERS

Premier M150 with 16-ft. header.......... $86,900 MacDon 9352 windrower, 14-ft. 922 sickle header.............................................. $45,900 MacDon 9300 windrower with 960 30-ft. header, pickup reel........................................ $39,000 Hesston 9260 rotary windrower........... $64,900 Hesston 8110S windrower with 14-ft. & 25-ft. header.............................................. $34,900 International 5000 windrower with 25-ft. draper header................................................. $9900 Hesston 1170 pull-type hydro swing....... $8900 Case IH 8370 hydro-swing...................... $7900 John Deere 945 rotary disc MoCo....... $12,900 John Deere 945 14-ft. rotary disc MoCo........... . ....................................................... $13,900 John Deere 930 10-ft. pull type rotary disc mower.................................................. $4900

USED COMBINES

Gleaner R65 combine....................... $144,900 Gleaner R72........................................ $39,000 Gleaner N6 combine.............................. $9900

Now Accepting WASTE OIL

Ken – Cell, 788-4588; Sean – Cell, 899-0889; Ed – 231-4254; Rick – 231-9898

www.hovenequipment.com

New

Loadout Augers with movers

Loader mover assembly Specials – Call for Details

Hoven Equipment

406-727-7153 Great Falls, MT

Ken – Cell, 788-4588; Sean – Cell, 899-0889; Ed – 231-4254; Rick – 231-9898

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Say you saw it in the Trader’s Dispatch

TRACTOR FOR SALE

2013 John Deere 8335R front wheel assist tractor, 400 hours.................................................................... $240,000

Call 406-256-2221 or 406-696-1165

TRAILER FOR SALE

2010 Loadline end dump trailer, 63” tall x 8-ft. wide x 34-ft. long, tarp, box, tires and brakes good condition. Can email pics.

Call 307-272-1957, Greybull, WY

HAY FOR SALE 200-ton 2nd cutting alfalfa/grass. 22% to 25% protein. 100-ton 3rd cutting alfalfa/grass. 26% protein, RFV 188.

Phone 406-467-3130 or 406-590-9087

We Have’m In Stock Bale Feeders New Stur-D Porta-Tub FOR SALE OR RENT

Livestock Equipment

For Sale or Rent Porta-Tub

We also have Stationary Tubs & Alleys 1 LEFT

When it comes to convenience and durability, the STUR-D Porta-Tub sets the standard for excellence. The one-piece super heavy-duty construction will stand up to the roughest treatment you and your livestock can dish out - year after year. No other equipment is easier or faster to set up and use.

NEW Bale King 5100 round bale processor

Right Hand discharger, adjustable rear loading fork to accomodate various bale sizes, standard 16.5L floatation tires, curved upper side shields, hydraulic relief protection system, improved X-Rotor. Newly designed, more aggressive beaters with bigger, sharper teeth. New 4 way adjustable deflector chute - adjusts up and down as well as in and out.

USED BALE PROCESSORS

IN STOCK

NEW!

3100HD round bale processor with right hand delivery...JUST IN Bale King 880 round bale processor. As is.......................................$5000 obo

Loadout Augers 7”, 8” & 10” ~ 33-ft. and 39-ft.

MILK RIVER CO-OP Call 406-654-2022

Big Sandy, MT - 406-378-2306 Rudyard, MT - 406-355-4154 Havre, MT - 406-265-2275 Turner, MT - 406-379-2275 Chinook, MT - 406-357-2280 Malta, MT - 406-654-2022 Harlem, MT - 406-353-2490

Glenna Stucky of Avon named “Ranching Woman of the Year”

Glenna Stucky of Avon was honored as “Ranching Woman of the Year” by the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA), Saturday, December 14 during their 129th Annual Convention and Trade Show at the Holiday Inn Grand Montana in Billings. Stucky, wife of Earl Stucky, was excited to win the award and was joined on stage by her family. Stucky was nominated for the award by her granddaughter, Billie Jo Holzer. Here is her biography, as written by Billie Jo: Glenna was born and raised in Bozeman, Montana. Her youth consisted of 4-H, sewing, cooking, playing the piano for dances with her dad. Her 4-H years led her to her husband Earl Stucky. In their early years of marriage, Glenna worked at the state 4-H office while she and Earl were 4-H leaders. They raised five kids on the ranch once known as Flying D. While Earl was away at cow camp, Glenna was often home alone with the kids, taking care of all the ranch chores, plus her chickens, milk cows and harvesting a bountiful garden. Her outside passions were passed down to her kids and grandkids. Glenna and Earl then moved the family to the Keiley Ranch in 1976, which they purchased north of Avon. Glenna shared her brilliance in sewing, cooking, and gardening not only with her own kids and with grandkids, but enriched many 4-H’ers during her 35-year leadership role. Glenna helped start the Powell County Cattlewomen and is a current member of the district and state Cattlewomen associations. One of her other loves is the Avon Get-Together Club which is a fundraising club for the community and is on her 21st year. On the ranch Glenna still keeps books for 1000+ head operation, feeds the hired men and takes care of her five milk cows and a dozen plus orphan calves. An encounter with a hostile heifer during calving, that laid her up for a time, has not slowed her down and she still takes her checks during that busy season. Caking heifers with her daughter every spring morning and making sure the shelves are stocked with vaccines and medical supplies for the ranch are still some of her daily duties. Her family looks up to her in so many ways and truly believe she is the rock of the family. Strong, loving, gracious, and dedicated are a few of her fine qualities. Yes, Glenna Stucky is a ranch woman pioneer, passing down the legacy to her kids and grandkids with grace and love. Family friends Ed and Bev Fryer add that even after raising her family, Glenna seems busier than ever. Glenna is always “helping at whatever ranch duties that she is called upon to do, volunteering at community events, and still being a mother, and especially a grandmother to her ever growing family. She has had her share of challenges, but still maintains a cheerful and positive attitude on life. She is just one of those people that you know when you meet them that they are very happy and successful being a Ranch Woman.” The Ranching Woman of the Year Award is an annual honor given during MSGA’s Annual Convention and Trade Show. Contact the MSGA office at (406) 442-3420 to find out how you can nominate someone for next year. Visit MSGA on the web at www.mtbeef.org.

##### You know you’re getting old when your midnight snack is during the six o’clock news.

##### What’s the best-selling used vehicle make for senior citizens? An Oldsmobile.

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##### ##### ##### The irony of aging: Just Church notes: When “The first time I sang in the church choir, two the pastor finishes today’s when you start to get it tohundred people changed their sermon, please join us in gether mentally, your body starts to fall apart. singing “Joy to the World.” religion.”

Vaughn Truck Salvage

Chuck or Jim Vaughn

1-406-265-6387 Local or 1-800-214-4654

2100 Hwy 2 East, Havre, MT 6-Tri-Pac APU Each...........$1800

2000 Kenworth W900L Cummins N14, 13 speed 2007 Kenworth T600 Cummins ISX, 10 speed. 2013 Peterbilt 386 Cummins ISX, 13,000 miles

1992 Freightliner FLD120 with N14 Cummins engine. (2) 96” wide trailer axles, 10 hole Budds Each.................................................... $450

1988 Western Star Cat 3406B, Hendrickson suspension on 402 Eatons.

Aluminum Gravel Box

16-ft., head lift hoist........... $2900

ENGINES

TRANSMISSIONS

Allow one day notice to disassemble, inspect and reassemble with new parts as needed. 90 day warranty.

Call with your model for a quote.

Over 150 differentials 34,000 to 46,000 lb.

Great selection of Rockwell, Fuller, & Spicer used take out transmissions.

IN STOCK

www.vaughntrucksales.com

New Kunz rough cut mower

Other sizes and models available.

New Tebben rotary cutters for 3-point mount, 5-, 6- & 10-ft. models in stock.

• Valves • Floats • Thermostats • And More

Various sizes of storage cases available. Great for miscellaneous parts and fittings.

Complete Truck & Tractor Repair

In-field and In-shop Service Call 406-759-5188 or cell 265-0883

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

TIBER TRACTOR CO. Phone 406-759-5188

Posi Lock

gear and bearing pullers in stock.

H 23-hp H 57” cut H 2” to 8” cutting height H Four tire design for added support on rough ground

We Have Parts On Hand Also

• Mechanical and electronic engines • Transmissions and rear ends • Brakes • Custom battery cables

✧ Interstate batteries ✧ Fleetguard filters ✧ Roller chain ✧ Plastic fittings ✧ Grade #8 bolts

New Honda Replacement Engines

With mover and 27-hp Kohler engine.

New Ritchie waterers in stock!

Cat C15 Acert, 475-hp Cat C12 Cat C10 Volvo VED 12, 465-hp Cummins N14 Celect 2-Cummins N14 Celect+

See our website at:

NEW Wheatheart R10-36 Grain Auger

1984 GMC 7000 366 engine, 5+2 transmission, 9.00x20 tires on Budd’s. Parts only.

All used engines are sold with new rod & main bearings

2-Cat 3406E, 435-hp 2-Cat 3406E, 475-hp Cat 3406C, 425-hp Cat 3406C, 350-hp, no Jake...................$4500 Cat 3406B, 425-hp Cat C15 6NZ, 550-hp

Differentials

TRAILER SUSPENSIONS

(2) 102” Tandem Axle, air ride suspension. Each.................................. $2500 102” Tandem Axle spring suspension, 22.5 Dayton hubs. Each.............. $500

Chester, Montana

New GradeMaster Blade for gravel road maintenance. Potholes stay filled longer and washboarding is virually eliminated. Two forward-cutting blades mounted on a strong high-grade steel frame with runners and side pans require a minimum of 24-h.p., mounts to any 3-point hitch tractor. 8-ft. and 10-ft. units in stock.

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

Gysler - Melroe - Renn chisel plow parts We can ship to your farm or ranch

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The deadline for phoning advertising for the February issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be January 31.

WANTED:

Full Time Farm & Ranch Employee Call (406) 737-4312

##### Danny was bored one day and started looking through the books on his mom’s bookshelf. He found a leaf pressed between two pages and immediately ran off to find his mother. “Mom, Mom! Can we go to church?” When his mom asked why, Danny replied: “That guy Adam? In the painting? I just found his underwear!”

Come see us at Bell Motor Co. for all your new and used car needs.

2013 Chevrolet Tahoe LT sunroof, heated leather. Tag #13U79

2013 Chevrolet Impala LS, OnStar, XM, Bluetooth, power seat. Factory Warranty Remaining. Tag #13U40

2011 Chevrolet 1500 LS crew cab, 4x4, tow package, XM, OnStar. Tag #13T101A

2010 Chevrolet Suburban LT, sunroof, DVD, tow package. Tag #13U78A

2006 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 LS 4x4, 3rd row seat, assist steps, tow package. Tag #13U46A

2011 Chrysler 200 LX local trade, 2.4L 4 cylinder, automatic, power windows & locks, keyless. Tag #13T95B

2013 Chevrolet Traverse 2LT, 7-passenger, DVD, sunroof. Tag #13U76

2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 LT crew cab, Duramax diesel, 20,650 miles. Local trade. Tag #14T39A

2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 LT crew cab, Duramax diesel, AM/ FM/6 CD/XM, power seat, flatbed, tow package. Tag #13T78A

2011 GMC Yukon Denali, heated and cooled seats, sunroof. Local trade, low miles. Tag #13T106A

2006 Hummer H3 Adventure, remote start, sunroof. Tag #13U70M

COME IN AND TAKE ONE FOR A TEST DRIVE TODAY!!

2013 GMC Acadia SLT, 7-passenger, heated seats, remote start, low miles. Tag #13U68

2013 GMC Terrain, OnStar, XM, Bluetooth, power seat, rear view camera. Tag #13U41

2008 Ford F150 Lariat supercrew, heated leather, tow package. Local trade. Tag #14C07A

2001 Ford F150 Lariat crew cab, sunroof, tow package, tonneau cover. Tag #13U44A

2009 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited 4x4, tow package, removable hardtop. Tag #12B06A

2008 Chevrolet Impala LTZ, OnStar/XM/Bose, heated leather, sunroof. Tag #12B03A

After hours phone numbers: Dave Bell 873-5478; Dick Ebert: 873-5738; Doug Embody 873-5301; Don Grubb 845-3833

BELL BELL MOTOR MOTOR CO. CO. 1-800-823-2355 (BELL) — 406-873-5515 CUT BANK www.bellmotorco.com

MFWP Region 4 tentative meetings

Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ January meeting in Conrad on the tentative hunting regulations for the next two years has changed addresses. The Conrad meeting will be at 7 p.m., January 14, at the Pondera Center, 311 S. Virginia Street. The rest of FWP Region 4’s meetings are set to go as scheduled. At the meetings, FWP will present proposals to aid the recovery of Montana’s declining deer populations by reducing hunting pressure on antlerless mule deer and white-tailed deer. Wildlife managers surmise Montana’s deer numbers are in decline statewide due to a number of unique circumstances—from the cyclical nature of mule deer populations to predation and disease and from drought to tough winter conditions. For the next two hunting seasons, with a few exceptions to address game damage issues, FWP proposes to: 1) convert general mule deer seasons to antlered-only; 2) eliminate most mule deer B, or antlerless, licenses; 3) eliminate white-tailed deer B licenses in Regions 4 and 6 and in most of Region 5. Details on the proposed hunting regulations are available on FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov. Click “2014-2015 Hunting Proposals,” The proposals encompass hunting season dates and nearly every huntable species in the state, including antelope, black bear, bighorn sheep, bison, deer, elk, moose, mountain goat, mountain lion, and a variety of upland game birds. Comments may be submitted at the local meetings or online at fwp.mt.gov. Written comments may be sent to: FWP—Wildlife Bureau, Attn: Public Comment, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701. For questions not covered on the website, call 406-444-2612. Comments are due by 5 p.m. on January 24, 2014. The Fish & Wildlife Commission will adopt final regulations in February. All public meetings in FWP Region 4 will start at 7 p.m. January 6, 2014 … Chester High School Auditorium, 511 Main St, Chester January 7, 2014 … Glacier Electric Co-op, Inc Hospitality Room, 410 South Main, Cut Bank January 8, 2014 … W.S.S. City Hall, White Sulphur Springs January 13, 2014 … Fort Benton City Commission meeting room, main street, Ft Benton January 14, 2014 … Pondera Center, 311 S. Virginia St., Conrad January 15, 2014 … Stanford City Hall small conference room, Stanford January 16, 2014 … Fairfield Community Hall on Main Street , Fairfield January 16, 2014 … Lewistown Area Office FWP, 215 W Aztec Dr (airport), Lewistown January 21, 2014 … Paris Gibson Alternative H.S. cafeteria, 2400 Central Ave., Great Falls.

Agricultural Commodities Trading Room continued from page b21

of Nebraska Foundation at 402-458-1100 or 800-432-3216. The gifts for the commodities trading facility also provide support to the University of Nebraska’s current fundraising initiative, the Campaign for Nebraska: Unlimited Possibilities, and a top priority to increase support for agriculture and life sciences programs. The University of Nebraska Foundation is an independent, nonprofit organization raising private gifts to support the University of Nebraska for more than 77 years. In 2013, donors provided the university with $236.7 million for scholarships, medical and other research, academic programs, faculty support and facilities. The foundation’s comprehensive fundraising campaign, the Campaign for Nebraska, has raised more than $1.5 billion for the university and concludes in 2014. For more information, visit campaignfornebraska.org. ##### Blowing your nose when you have a cold might feel good, but it can actually worsen your condition. Blowing generates enormous pressure and propels mucus into the sinuses, spreading viruses or bacteria and potentially causing further infection.

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NEW EQUIPMENT TRACTORS

(D) Case IH Farmall 30B, Case IH L340 loader. #W80730 & #W80716 (D) Case IH Farmall 35B #W80448 (H) Case IH Farmall 40B, Case IH L350 loader. #W80500 & #W80484 (W) Case IH Farmall 45 #W80642 (W) Case IH Farmall 50B #W80817, #W80818, #W80819 (D) Case IH 105C FWA. #W80797 (W) Case IH 105U FWA. #W80800 (W) Case IH 105U FWA, Case IH L745 loader. #W80629 & #W80667 (B) Case IH 115 Maxxum FWA. #W80732 (F) Case IH 120 Maxxum FWA. #WNT990 (B) Case IH 125 Maxxum FWA. #W80588

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Frontier Equipment Stanley Equipment Glasgow Implement

(H) Case IH 125 Maxxum FWA. #W80526 (D) Case IH 125 Maxxum FWA. #W80665, #W80671 (W) Case IH 122 Maxxum FWA. #W80696, #W80694 (B) Case IH 140 Maxxum FWA. #W80698 (H) Case IH 140 Maxxum FWA. #W80827 (D) Case IH 140 Maxxum FWA. #W80666 (F) Case IH Puma 145 FWA. #WNT106 (D) Case IH Puma 160 FWA. #W80623 (F) Case IH 260 Magnum FWA. #WNT109 (F) Case IH 340 Magnum FWA. #WNT982 (W) Case IH 450 Quad #W80798 (H) Case IH 550 Quad (demo). #W80776 (D) Case IH 600 Quad #W80762, #W80784 (H) Case IH 600 Quad #W80778 (W) Case IH 600 Quad #W80779

Combines, Headers & Header Trailers

(G) 1990 Case IH 7120, Case IH L710 loader. (D) 2008 New Holland CR9070 #24074W............... (D) 1999 MacDon 962 36-ft. draper head. #23332W #GUT202.................................................. $46,000 . ............................................................$217,000 . ..............................................................$12,000 (S) 1999 Case IH MX120, Case IH L710 loader. (W) 2009 New Holland CR9070 #24078W............... (D) Case IH 1015 pickup header, Rake-up pickup at#UT723..................................................... $41,000 . ............................................................$184,000 tachment. #23333W...................................$5000 (F) 2009 Case IH Maxxum 125, Case IH L750 loader (W) 2010 New Holland CR9070 #24082W............... (H) 2002 Case IH 2388 #23304W................$67,800 #WUT706................................................. $70,000 . ............................................................$219,000 (F) 2007 Case IH Maxxum 130 Pro, Case IH L740 (H) 1993 Case IH 1688 ##23354W..............$34,000 (H) 2001 Case IH 1010 30-ft. head. #23307W.......... . ..............................................................$11,500 loader. #WUT737...................................... $85,000 (D) 1996 Case IH 2188 #23367W................$38,000 (S) 2005 Case IH MXU135, LX156 loader. #UT720.... (D) 2001 Case IH 2388 with Gleaner 30-ft. head. (H) 1994 Case IH 1010 30-ft. head. #23309W.......... w/CIH 1010 30’ Hd, WUH320 ............................. $8,000 Combines & Headers Skid Steers . .................................................................$8000 ................................................................. $71,000 #23257W &36’ #23258W............................$78,000 w/CIH 1042 Cpr Hd, WUH323 ................... $22,000 (W) 632 Bobcat, 20018W ........................................ 670 Cat w/SP36 HB Dpr Hd, 25002W ............ $190,000 30-ft. double header trailer. #55044W.$7,250 .......$2000 (F)(B) 2008 Case IH Maxxum 140 Pro, Case IH L750 (F) CIH 6088, WUH312 ....................................... $215,000 (H)(H) 642B Bobcat w/Bkt, 20124W ........................... $7,500 (W) NH TR95 w/971 NH 25’ Hd, 24114&2114A ..... $7,000 (W) 2008 Case IH 7010 #23356W.............$179,000 loader. #WUT740. ..................................... $83,000 (F) CIH 7010 w/36’ Grain Belt Hdr, WUH297 ..... $310,000 (H) 743 Bobcat w/o Bkt, 20101W ............................ $8,500 (D) (2) NH TR98 w/994 36’ Dpr, 971 PU Hd, 2011 Casew/o IHBkt, 7120 #23269W..............$260,000 4WD........................................ Tractors $196,000 (B)(D) (F)24025W 2012 Case IH MXM140 #WUT716........... $101,100 $90,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH172 S130 Bobcat 20112W ....................... $18,995 or 24026W ....................................................... (F) CIH 8010, WUH232 ....................................... $280,000 (D) 753 Bobcat, 20083W ....................................... $19,000 (S) 1996 Case IH 9380 #UT728. . .................$85,000 (F)(D) 2004 MXM155, Case NHCase TR66IHw/36’ 960 MacDon Dpr IH Hd, LX162 loader. ........................................ $265,000 (H) 753 Bobcat, 20085W ....................................... $12,000 (F) CIH 2001 8010, Case 23075W IH STX375H #WUT598........$84,500 2009W &28019W ..............................................$70,000 $64,000 (D) Skid Steers & Attachments #WUT733................................................. (D) CIH 8010, 23076W ........................................ $265,000 (D) S150 Bobcat, 20120W .................................... $23,000 (D) NH TX68, 24016W ........................................... $65,000 (H) 2008 Case IH 435 #15423W. . ..............$210,000 Melroe 642B Bobcat #20346W................$8000 (F) 2008 Case IH Puma 165, Case IH L770 loader. (W) CIH 8010, 23087W ....................................... $270,000 (D)(H) S150 Bobcat w/BKT, BkT Bite, 20133W ....... $22,500 w/36’ MacDon 962 Dpr Hd, 24017W ................ $28,000 (D) 2008 Case IH 485 Quad #15428W......$257,000 (D) 1994 Melroe 742B Bobcat #20343W....$10,000 #WUT713................................................. $92,000 (W) NH CR960, 24019W .................................... $160,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH342 ....................................... $185,000 (D) S205 Bobcat, no Bkt, 20120W ....................... $23,000 (G)CIH 20068120, CaseWUH298 IH STX480 #GUT195.........$248,000 1999 Melroe 55320146W Bobcat #20348W.........$9500 (F)(F) 2008 IH WUH370 Puma 165 Case IH L770$137,000 loader. (F) ....................................... $330,000 (B)(D) S205 Bobcat w/Bkt, ........................ $26,500 NHCase CR960, .................................... Frontier Equipment Stanley Equipment (S) CIH 2388 , ........................................................... $89,900 (F) 2008 Case IH 485 Quad #WUT729.....$260,000 (D) 2001 Melroe 77320142W Bobcat, bucket. #20338W...... S205 Bobcat w/Bkt, ......................... $25,000 #WUT736................................................. $85,000 Glasgow(D) Implement (D) NH CR970, 24021W ..................................... $188,000 CIH , ......................................................... $240,000 (F) 863. ..............................................................$19,500 Frontier Equipment(S) Equipment Bobcat, WUT322 ...................................... $19,000 (B)Stanley 20127010 Case IH 500 #15358W................$279,000 (F)(D) 2008 IH Puma Case IH L770 loader. NHCase CR 970, 24022W165, .................................... $180,000 Glasgow Implement CIH 7010IH , .................................................. $249,000 (W) 863 Bobcat, 20105W ..................................... $23,000 w/94C NH 42’ Dpr Hd, 24023W .......................$89,000 $47,000 (S) (G)08 2012 Case 500 #GUT182................$321,000 (W) 1999 Melroe 872 Bobcat #20352W......$18,500 #WUT696................................................. (S) 07 CIH 8010, .................................................. $249,000 (W) 863 Bobcat, 20136W .................................... $18,000 (F) NH CR 970, WUH324 ................................... $152,000 (F) 2004 Case IH 500 Quad #WUT650.....$185,000 Melroe S220 Bobcat #20177W.............$29,000 (F) 2010 Case IH Puma 165, Case IH L770 loader. (S) 06 CIH 8010, .................................................. $220,000 (D)(D) S330 Bobcat w/80” Bkt, 20094W ................... $43,000 (W) NH CR9070, 24027W ................................. $270,000 (F) Degelman 6900 14-ft. dozer #WUM570.$20,000 (W) 2010 Melroe S330 Bobcat #20353W...$39,900 #WUT738............................................... (D) NH CR 9070, 24024W .................................$110,000 $260,000 (S) MF 860, UC550 ..................................................... $9,500 (W) LS160 NH Skid 20109W ............................. $19,000 (D)22008 Case IH 535Hds #15338W. ...............$136,500 2011 Melroe S65020128W Bobcat #20344W....$39,000 Honeybee SP36 , .............................. $59,500 (D)(D) (F)(S) 2008 IH Puma Case IH L770$249,000 loader (S) 1825 Case Skid w/Bkt, .................... $10,000 NHCase CR9070, 24035W180, .................................... ......................... $8,500 (D)(D) 1825B SkidS650 w/BktBobcat#20349W.....$39,500 20129W ................. $14,000 (H)UCIH 2010 Case 535 #15378W. ......$265,000 2011Case Melroe #WUT698................................................. s e d8230 E q PT uIH i pSwthr, m e 4WD n tUC558 New Equipment w/NH 94C 42’ Dpr Hd, 24036W .......................$95,000 $42,000 (S) (S) UC564 ........................................... $299,000 (D)(D) 1845 Case Skid w/Bkt,NEW 20127W CIH Farmall 40,New (D)CIH Case8120, IH 535 Quad #15421W...............$287,800 (W) 2007 Holland C185 ................... skidsteer.$14,000 #20297W... JD 9600, ............................................. (F)(W) 2011 Case 22004W IH 210 Magnum, Combines L790 &$52,000 loader. $8,000 Headers Skid Steers CIH Farmall 60, NEW (S) CIH 2188, UC565 ............................................. $69,500$7,250(F)(W) $22,000 (W) 632 Bobcat, 420 SSL95,Case Skid, WUT324 ..................... $23,000 (D) CIH Farmall NEW (B) 670 Cat $190,000 (W) JD 9600, 22011W ............................................. $49,000 (F) 2010 Case IH 535 Pro Quad #WUT732............. . ..............................................................$34,500 (F) CIH 6088, $215,000 #WUT677............................................... $170,000 (H) 642B Bobcat $7,500 (B) CIH Farmall 95, NEW $7,000 (W) NH TR95 (S) MacDon 973 Hd, UC566 .............................. $29,500 (F) CIH 7010 $310,000 (H) 743 Bobcat $8,500 (F) 435 SSL Case Skid, WUT341 ..................... $35,000 (D) CIH 95U FWA, NEW (D) (2) NH TR98 JD Case 9650 w/930R JD Hdr, 22007W,22009W .. $123,500 CIH 8010, $196,000 (B) S130 Bobcat $18,995 . ............................................................$295,000 (D) CIH2007 105U FWA, NEW (F)CIH Case skidsteer. #GUM103.............. (G)(W) 2011 IH 235 Magnum, Case IH LX790$101,100(S)(F) $85,000 (F)CIH CIH 8010,2188, UC572 ............................................. $280,000 (D) 753 Bobcat, $19,000(D)(B)440 Case Skid445CT w/Bkt, 20125W ...................... $34,000 Puma 125 FWA, NEW (D) NH TR66 (F) JD STS 9660, WUH346 .................................. $31,000$64,000 $265,000 (H) 753 Bobcat, (D) CIH 8010, $12,000 NEW w/L750 Ldr, (F) 2010 Case IH 535 Pro Quad #WUT731............. . ..............................................................$38,000 loader.w/936D #GUT188.................................... $181,000 (D) CIH 8010, $265,000 (S) NH 94C Hd, ..................................................... $45,000 (D) S150 Bobcat, $23,000 (D) 440 C3 Case (W) CIH Puma 165 FWA, Skid w/Bkt, NEW 20130W .............. $36,000 (D) NH TX68, JD Dpr, WUH261 ................................. $29,000$65,000 (W) CIH 8010, $270,000 (D) S150 Bobcat $22,500 w/LX770 Ldr, NEW $28,000 . ............................................................$275,000 CIH 8010, $185,000 (S)(F)Honeybee 42GB Hd, ................................... $65,000 (S) 445w/Bkt, skidsteer. (D) S205 Bobcat, $23,000(D)(D) CIH2010 PumaCase 210,Case NEW 60XT Skid 20131W#UM728. .........................$29,100 $22,000 (G) 1995w/635F New Holland........................................ 8770, Quicke $35,000 loader.$160,000 (W) NH CR960, JD, WUH262 $330,000 (B) S205 Bobcat $26,500 w/L770 Ldr, NEW (F) NH CR960, $137,000 (F) CIH 8120, (S)Honeybee CIH 2388 Case $89,900 (D) #GUT197.....$360,000 S205 Bobcat $25,000(D)(F) (S) 42GB Hd, ................................... $71,000 CIH 2010 Scout Ut Vehicle, NEW Skat Trak 1500D Skid, 20088W .............. $17,000 NH CR970, $188,000 (G) 2011 IH 550 Quad (G) Case 445SE skidsteer. #GUM099. ............. #GUT175................................................$69,000 (D) 9760 JD w/36D Dpr Hd w/Fgr(D) Rl, 22015W .... $231,000 $240,000 (F) 863 Bobcat, $19,000 (D) CIH 72” Finish Mwr, NEW (D) NH CR 970, $180,000 (S) CIH 7010 (S)MacDon 08 CIH 7010 $249,000 (W) 863 Bobcat, $23,000(D)(F)4800 (S) 963IHHd , ......................... Call for Pricing CIH SCX100 16’ Pvt Tng, NEW Magnatrac Skid w/Bkt, Dzr, 20111W $6,000 $47,000 (G) 2011 Case 550 Quad(W)#GUT196.....$352,000 1680 CIH, 23022W ......................................... $30,000 ..............................................................$41,000 $249,000 (F)(W) 1981 Versatile 875 #WUT734................$27,000 863 Bobcat, $18,000 (F) CIH.HDX 182 Agr Hd, NEW (F) NH CR 970, $152,000 (S) 07 CIH 8010 06 CIH 8010 (D) S330 Bobcat $43,000 (W) CIH WD1203 Swthr, NEW (S)(S) MacDon D60 Hd, $220,000 $61,000 (W) NH CR9070, $270,000 Post (B) 1680 CIH, 23057W ........................................... $29,000 (S) MF 860, $9,500 (W)#WUT725. LS160 NH Skid $19,000 (W) RB564 Rnd Blr, NEW (G) 2011 Case IH 550.......................................... Quad ....$375,000 (F)CIH2008 John DeereDiggers CT322 skidsteer. #WUT510... (D) NH CR 9070, $260,000 2 Honeybee SP36 Hds40GB Hd $59,500 (D) 1825 Case Skid $10,000 (W) CIH RB564 Rnd Blr, NEW (S)(S) Hondybee , ..................................... 59,000 (S) NH CR9070, $249,000 (H) 1680 CIH, 23058W .......................................... $38,000 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52027W ............... $850 (S) CIH 8230 PT Swthr, $8,500 (D) 1825B Case Skid $14,000(H)(W) CIH SPX3330 SP Spryr, NEW $42,000 (S) 2012 Case IH 550 Quad #UT750. . .......$369,000 . ..............................................................$30,000 (S)Honeybee CIH 8120, $299,000 (D) 1845 Case Skid for Pricing $14,000 (F) CIH SPX3330 SP Spryr, NEW (S) 3655 , ............................ Call (W) JD 9600, $52,000 Forage Feeding Equipment (W) 1688 CIH, 23050W ......................................... $45,000$49,000 (S) CIH 2188, F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52030W .............. $800 $69,500 (F) 420 SSL Case Skid, $23,000(W) (W)3pt CIH SRX160 134’ Wld Boom Spryr, (W) JD 9600, (D) 2013 IH 550 Quad . ....$435,000 (S)3 MacDon 973Case Hd, $29,500 (F) 60” heavy-duty material bucket. #WUM571......... (F) #15416W. 435 SSLCall Case Skid, $35,000 NEW (S) CIH 1010 Hds , .......................... for Pricing (W) JD 9650 $123,500 (W)(W) Haybuster 256+2 bale......................................... processor. #50053W. ....... $31,000 (S) CIH 2188, 1688 CIH, 23082W $50,000 Hyd Post Dgr, 52022W .............. $1,295 $85,000 (D) 440 Case Skid $34,000(B)(F)McMillin CIH 8120 Combine, NEW (F) JD STS 9660 (S) NH 94C Hd, 440 C3 Case Skid $36,000 (D) CIH.8120 Combine, NEW (S) NH CR960 $180,000 (S) 2011 Case ,IH.................................................... 600 $45,000 Quad(D)#UT680. ........$415,000 .................................................................$1300 $65,000 (D) 60XT Case Skid w/1015 CIH PU Hd, 23084W ............................... $7,000$29,000 $22,000 (W) CIH 8120 Combine, NEW ....................................................................$3500 $35,000 (S) Honeybee 42GB Hd, Misc Hd, $71,000 (D) Skat Trak 1500D Skid, (W) CIH 8120 Combine, NEW (D) 9760 JD $231,000 (S) Honeybee 42GBGrain Augers & VacsSkid , $17,000 (F) 2012 Case IH 600 (H)CIH60” bucket and Roller, grapple. #20347W.............$1200 Call for Quad Pricing (D)#WUT704.....$430,000 CIH 2188, 23046W ........................................... $47,500 4800 Magnatrac $6,000 8120 Combine, NEW (W) 1680 CIH, $30,000 (S) MacDon 963 Hd (S)(B) Haybuster 256+2 bale processor #UH468........... (H)(W) $61,000 (B)C1000SR CIH 2142 35’ Drpr Swath Hd, NEW 520354W ................. $750 Post Diggers $29,000 (S) MacDon D60 Hd (B) 1680 CIH, (W) 7x36 Westfield w/16HP Briggs, 51034W ....... $2,100 (S) Hondybee 40GB Hd 59,000 (D) CIH 2188 w/30’ CIH 1010 Hdr, 23099W & 23100W ........ (B) CIH 2152 35’ Dpr Hd, NEW (D) 1978 Versatile 875 #16156W. . ...............$19,000 (D) 72” finish mower. #20350W.......................$3800 (H) 1680 CIH, $38,000 (H) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, $850 (S) Honeybee 3655 Call for Pricing ....................................................................$6000 NEW (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, (W) 1688 CIH, (W) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, $800 Lawn & Garden (D) w/220v Elec 51053W (S) 7x51 3 CIH 1010Westfield Hds Call for Pricing ........................................................................... $12,000$45,000 (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, NEW (W) 1688 CIH, (B)Mtr, McMillin Hyd Post....... Dgr, $2,500 $50,000 $1,295 (H) 1990 Versatile 876 #16157W. ................$34,000 (W) Clark backhoe. #20327W.........................$2500 $180,000 CIH 2152 Drpr Hd, NEWw/54” Mwr, 51” Brm, $7,000 (S) NH CR960 (W)(H) 2004 Haybuster 2650.......................................... bale (B) processor. #50052W. $47,500 Misc $4,500 (D)(D)425 JD40’ Lawn Tractor (D) 8x41Grain Westfield, Augers & Vacs51016W .................................. CIH 2188, 23109W $40,000 (W) CIH 2152 45’ Drpr Hd, NEW CIH 2188, (H) C1000SR Swath.Roller, $750 (D) 1989 John Deere 8760 #14131W. ........$59,000 (B) 19015W 72” post tamper. #20155W.........................$2200 7x36 Westfield $2,100 (D) CIH 2188 ................................................................. $6,950 .................................................................$14,000 Lawn & Garden (D)(W) Westfield, 51055W $3,500 (W) CIH 2188, 23111W ......................................... $85,000$12,000 $2,500 .................................. (D) 8x46 7x51 Westfield 425 JD Lawn Tractor (D) 8x41 Westfield, $4,500 (D) (H) CIH 2188, $40,000 (D) 2004 John Deere51058W 9320 #14132W. .......$153,500 $6,950(F) 718K Grasshopper Lawn Tractor, (B) SC Brandt, ............................... $2,100 (D)8x52 8x46 Westfield, $3,500 (S)(B) 2011 Haybuster 2650........................................... bale processor #UH466. . ... CIH 2388, 23018W $90,000 (W) CIH 2188, $85,000 $2,100 (F) 718K Grasshopper Lawn Tractor, (B) CIH 2388, $90,000 (B) 8x52 SC Brandt, WUM534 .............................................................. $5,000 (F)(D) MK 2005 JohnWestfield Deere 9520 Dozers, Blades, Snow Blowers (D) Swg#WUT472.......$123,000 Agr, 51057W ... $2,500$5,000 MK 8x518x51 Westfield Swg Agr, $2,500 (B) CIH 2388, 23047W ......................................... $100,000 (B) CIH 2388, $100,000 .................................................................$20,500 $5,000 (D) 721 Grasshopper Lawn Tractor, (F) CIH 2388 $142,000 (D) MK100x51 Westfield Swg Agr, 7212009 Grasshopper Lawn Tractor, $11,500(D)(D) 51054W $5,000 (D) Westfield Agr, (F) 2012 John Deere 9560R #WUT723. . ...$350,000 $7,100Swg (D) MK100x51 30’ Speedking PTO Belt Cvyr, Degelman 12-ft. dozer blade. #56073W. .... (W) CIH 2388 (F) CIH 2388 w/1015 Hdr, WUH211 .................... $142,000 (S) 2008 Jiffy 920 bale processor. #UH504................ $97,400 (W) 1535LP Brandt Cnvyr, $12,500 (B) ZTR Grizzly Dixon Lawn Mower, 19016W ............................................................... $11,500 (D) Speedking PTO9630 Belt#14134W. Cvyr, 51036W $7,100$6,500 (W)30’ 1026 REM Grain Vac, Deere $6,500 (F) CIH 2588, (W) CIH 2388 w/30’ 1010 Hdr, 23066W &23067W ...............$195,000 (W) 2010 John ......$259,000 . ..............................................................$17,000 .................................................................$11,000 1535LP Cnvyr, ............. $12,500 (B) ZTR Grizzly Dixon Lawn Mower, ........................................................................... $97,400 (W) (S) 1995 NewBrandt Holland 968051010W #UT776..........$69,000 (D) 19013W Farm King 72” angle blade. #56082W........$325 ................................................................. $6,500

Used Equipment

w/SP36 HB Dpr Hd, 25002W ............

w/971 NH 25’ Hd, 24114&2114A ..... w/994 36’ Dpr, 971 PU Hd, 24025W or 24026W ....................................................... w/36’ 960 MacDon Dpr Hd, 2009W &28019W .............................................. 24016W ........................................... w/36’ MacDon 962 Dpr Hd, 24017W ................ 24019W .................................... WUH370 .................................... 24021W ..................................... 24022W .................................... w/94C NH 42’ Dpr Hd, 24023W ....................... WUH324 ................................... 24027W ................................. 24024W ................................. 24035W .................................... w/NH 94C 42’ Dpr Hd, 24036W ....................... 22004W ............................................. 22011W ............................................. w/930R JD Hdr, 22007W,22009W .. , WUH346 .................................. w/936D JD Dpr, WUH261 ................................. w/635F JD, WUH262 ........................................ w/36D Dpr Hd w/Fgr Rl, 22015W .... 23022W ......................................... 23057W ........................................... 23058W .......................................... 23050W ......................................... 23082W ......................................... w/1015 CIH PU Hd, 23084W ............................... 23046W ........................................... w/30’ CIH 1010 Hdr, 23099W & 23100W ........ ........................................................................... 23109W .......................................... 23111W ......................................... 23018W ........................................... 23047W ......................................... w/1015 Hdr, WUH211 .................... w/30’ 1010 Hdr, 23066W &23067W ............... ........................................................................... WIH319 .........................................

w/CIH 1010 30’ Hd, WUH320 ............................. w/CIH 1042 36’ Cpr Hd, WUH323 ................... WUH312 ....................................... w/36’ Grain Belt Hdr, WUH297 ..... WUH172 ........................................ WUH232 ....................................... 23075W ........................................ 23076W ........................................ 23087W ....................................... WUH342 ....................................... WUH298 ....................................... , ........................................................... , ......................................................... , .................................................. , .................................................. , .................................................. UC550 ..................................................... , .............................. UC558 ......................... UC564 ........................................... UC565 ............................................. UC566 .............................. UC572 ............................................. ..................................................... ................................... ................................... , ......................... , .......................................... , ..................................... , ............................ , .......................... , ....................................................

w/16HP Briggs, 51034W ....... w/220v Elec Mtr, 51053W ....... 51016W .................................. 51055W .................................. 51058W ............................... 51057W ... 51054W 51036W 51010W ............. 52096A .................

20018W ........................................ w/Bkt, 20124W ........................... w/o Bkt, 20101W ............................ w/o Bkt, 20112W ....................... 20083W ....................................... 20085W ....................................... 20120W .................................... w/BKT, BkT Bite, 20133W ....... no Bkt, 20120W ....................... w/Bkt, 20146W ........................ w/Bkt, 20142W ......................... WUT322 ...................................... 20105W ..................................... 20136W .................................... w/80” Bkt, 20094W ................... 20109W ............................. w/Bkt, 20128W .................... w/Bkt 20129W ................. w/Bkt, 20127W ................... WUT324 ..................... WUT341 ..................... w/Bkt, 20125W ...................... w/Bkt, 20130W .............. w/Bkt, 20131W ................. 20088W .............. w/Bkt, Dzr 20111W

52027W ............... 52030W .............. 52022W ..............

520354W .................

w/54” Mwr, 51” Brm, 19015W ................................................................. WUM534 .............................................................. 19016W ...............................................................

19013W .................................................................

(F) CIH 2588, WIH319 ......................................... $195,000 (W) 1026 REM Grain Vac, 52096A

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$6,500

LOADERS

(D) Case IH bucket. #W85271 (D) Case IH heavy-duty bucket. #W85274 (D) Case IH loader mounts for Puma 210. #W80447 (D) Case IH L340 #W80725 (D) Case IH L350 #W80741 (F) Case IH L735 #WNT846 (B) Case IH L735 #W80739 (W) Case IH L745 #W80602 (D) Case IH L745 #W80831 (F) Case IH L755 #WNT963 (W) Case IH L755 #W80749 (D) Case IH L755 #W80790 (D) Case IH L765 #W80710 (F) Case IH L765 #WNT127 (F) Case IH L775 #WNT914 (F) Case IH L785 #WNT918 (D) Case IH L785 #W80745 (W) Case IH L795 #W80743

(H) Case SV250 #WNM362, #WNM380 (D) Case SV250 #WNM379 (F) Case SV250 #WNM381 EQUIPMENT STANLEY (F) Case SV300 #WNM400, 701-628-2950 #WNM401, #WNM404 FRONTIER EQUIPMENT 701-774-0957 SPRAYERS GLASGOW EQUIPMENT Frontier Equipment Stanley Equipment (F) Case IH 4430 (demo) 406-228-9341 Glasgow Implement #WHN727

USED EQUIPMENT

Tractors

COMBINES

(F) Case IH 8230 #WNC633 (F) Case IH 8230 (demo) #WNC642 (B) Case IH 8230 #W82314 (W) Case IH 9230 #W82291 (D) Case IH 9230 #W82304

W80137 .................................. W80170 ................................. W80193 .................................. W80189 .................................. W80138 ..................................... W80160 .................................. W80053 ........................ W85038 ...................................... W80112 ...................... W85140 .................................. W80037 .................................... W85031 ...................................... WNM126 .................... W85133 ....................... WNH526 ............ WNH553 ................. W83050 ....................... AW,TW, W83013 ........ Ele Twn Nt, W83014 .. W85098 ............... WNH585 ................ W85043 ................................................................................. WNC432 ......................... W82055 .......................... W82076 ......................... W82078 ......................... W82080 ......................... W82057 ................... W82024 ..................... W82062 ................... W82065 ................... W82050 ................... W82074 .................

Air Drills

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WHEAT STEM SAWFLY BIOLOGY

by Jesse Fulbright, MSU Extension Agent, Liberty County; Kevin Wanner, MSU Cropland Extension Entomologist; and David Weaver, Associate Professor of Entomology, Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences

Wheat stem sawfly biology

FIGURE 1. Adult female wheat stem sawfly. (Robert Peterson)

Origin and distribution

Adults of both sexes are reported to be weak fliers and rarely fly long distances at one time. However, recent indications are that they will move as far as they need to, up to several miles from their site of origin. When resting on a plant stem, the adult is normally found with its head downward and its legs aligned with its body. Adults are thought to feed on droplet moisture from leaves and on nectar. The life span of the adult requires that the life cycle is synchronized with the phenological development of the host plant. All the developmental stages of the insect occur within the host plant, except the adult stage. This species only has one generation per year. Adults are active during warm conditions when temperatures exceed 62°F and wind speeds are minimal. Activity declines during cloudy, windy, or rainy conditions. The life span of an adult varies between five and eight days, and adults normally emerge from May to July, with the emergence usually lasting three to four weeks. Adult males emerge before females, ensuring that most of the early females will be mated and that most of the eggs oviposited in the early part of the adult flight will be fertilized, while most of the eggs deposited near the end of the flight period will be unfertilized. Unfertilized eggs produce males with one set of chromosomes (haploid), while fertilized eggs produce females with two sets of chromosomes (diploid). The emerging adults are sexually mature and ready for copulation and oviposition. Adult females lay 30 to 50 eggs in a lifetime. The egg stage of the sawfly is five to seven days in length. Larval development of the sawfly includes multiple stages and will last for about one month. What happens during the larval stage is of primary importance. Feeding begins as soon as larval mouthparts harden and are capable of chewing. The larvae begin feeding near the oviposition site, eventually feeding up and down the stem, chewing through nodes, as in Figure 3. As the larva feeds, it fills the stem with excreted plant tissue called frass, which is visible by splitting the stem open. The larvae are cannibalistic, so although several eggs can potentially be placed in a stem, only one adult will emerge the next year.

The wheat stem sawfly, Cephus cinctus Norton, is the most costly and serious insect pest of Montana wheat production. Montana producer organizations have estimated grain yield losses due to this insect to be more than $250 million per year at current wheat prices. The wheat stem sawfly was originally found in native prairie grasses. It was first reported and described from a sample collected in Colorado in 1872, and was found in Montana in 1890. Its first record in Canada was in 1895 in Manitoba. It has been suggested that the wheat stem sawfly was recently introduced to North America from northeastern Asia. However, early records indicate that wheat stem sawfly occurred in large stem native prairie grasses such as western wheat grass and basin wildrye as well as other wheatgrasses of the genus Agropyron. Early predictions about the wheat stem sawfly by scientists stated, “it may be expected continued on page B32 at any time to abandon its natural food plant in favor of the small grains.” There are 25 to 30 species in the genus Cephus worldwide. Two species are found in North America, Cephus cinctus, in the western U.S. and Canada, and Cephus pygmaeus (L.) in the eastern U.S. and Canada. However, only Cephus cinctus causes large economic losses in North American wheat crops at this time. Cephus pygmaeus is no longer an economically important pest due to the introduction and establishment of parasitoid wasps in the 1930s. With the introduction of wheat and other small grains, the host range of the wheat stem sawfly expanded and wheat was found to be a viable and easily accessible host. The first report of damage in wheat by this insect was reported in Manitoba in 1895. Spring wheat was the primary cereal grain impacted by this pest but it has subsequently infested and severely affected winter wheat as well. With an increase of winter wheat acreage, losses due to damage became more apparent, beginning in mid-1980s. Areas with historically high risk of damage due to wheat stem sawfly include the states of Montana and North Dakota, as well as the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. In recent years, losses from damaging populations have also been reported in parts of South Dakota, Wyoming, Idaho, northwest Kansas, eastern Colorado, western Nebraska and FIGURE 3. Fully grown larva of the wheat stem sawfly (Robert Peterson) the Columbia Basin and Palouse regions of Washington State.

FIGURE 2. Region where the wheat stem sawfly has historically posed the greatest risk to wheat production in the Northern Great Plains (Map modified by Kendra Grams and Sheila Torgunrud, Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada, Lethbridge, Alberta)

Montana’s Next Generation Ag Conference

Don’t miss “Montana’s Next Generation” Conference slated for January 24-25 at the Events Center and Coyote Club in Shelby. The conference, sponsored in part by the Front Range County Farm Bureau, offers a variety of workshops and events. The event kicks off Friday, January 24 with Kevin Spafford, founder of the “Legacy by Design” project, followed by a social and roast beef dinner. Following dinner will be a discussion panel with a variety of succession planning experts. Saturday morning’s workshops includes financial recordkeeping, estate planning, utilizing your CPA, heifer development, crop insurance, predator control, verified beef, Beginning Farm Works, precision ag and updates in the seed industry. Following lunch are workshops on cattle nutrition, herd health management, livestock marketing, EPDs and industry changes, beef cattle rumen health, getting the most out of your fertilizing dollars, crop scouting, grain marketing, FSA and NRCS program changes, Advance Farm Works and a producer discussion panel. Whether you are a farmer or rancher, there is plenty of information for everyone. Following the workshops at 5 p.m., enjoy the taco bar, booth fair and live music at the Coyote Club. Registration is $20 per day or $30 per couple per day. Kids are $15 per day. Discounted rooms are available before Jan. 10 at the Best Western Shelby Inn & Suites or the Comfort Inn. To get a registration form, visit www.mfbf.org and look under “Events” or visit www.mariasriverlivestock. com. Registration deadline is January 17.

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Acreage reporting deadline for 2014 fall reported crops

USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Bruce Nelson reminds Montana producers they have until January 15, 2014 to report crops that had a November 15, 2013 reporting deadline without paying a late-file fee. Crops under this waiver include winter wheat and native and improved grasses intended for grazing or haying. “While a new farm bill is pending in Congress, it is very important that Montana producers visit their local FSA County office to file an accurate fall crop certification report by January 15, 2014 in order to avoid late-file fees,” Nelson said. Reminder of other acreage reporting deadlines: January 15, 2014 – Cherries, Established Stand Alfalfa Seed, Fall Seeded Alfalfa Seed July 15, 2014 – Spring Seeded Alfalfa Seed, Forage Seeding, all other crops The following exceptions apply to the above acreage reporting dates: If the crop has not been planted by the above acreage reporting date, then the acreage must be reported no later than 15 calendar days after planting is completed. If a producer acquires additional acreage after the above acreage reporting date, then the acreage must be reported no later than 30 calendar days after purchase or acquiring the lease. Appropriate documentation must be provided to the county office. If a perennial forage crop is reported with the intended use of “cover only”, “green manure”, “left standing”, or “seed”, then the acreage must be reported by July 15. Late-file fees will be assessed for 2014 fall reported crops (winter wheat and native and improved grasses intended for grazing or haying that were required to be reported by 11/15/13) if reported after January 15, 2014. For questions regarding FSA crop certification please contact your local FSA County office. ##### Facebook: When grandpa falls asleep with his head in his novel.

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WHEAT STEM SAWFLY BIOLOGY continued from page B28

As host plants mature and dry, the larva descends toward the base of the stem to prepare for a period of dormancy called diapause. The larva chews around the inside of the stem, creating a “v”-shaped groove and cutting almost through the stem tissue. This larval girdling is initiated when the stem moisture decreases and the moisture content of the kernel reaches 41 to 51 percent. After this injury to the stem is done, it will probably break due to wind and gravity. The area directly below the girdled site is then plugged with frass to prevent the remaining stem from bending, or breaking, which would adversely affect the larva. The larva then constructs a thin, cellophane-like sac within the stem to protect it from desiccation and excessive moisture. Pupal development occurs after a required period of cold temperature. This development may vary according to climatic and environmental conditions. The pupa is pale white. As pupal development progresses, wings develop and pigmentation of the body occurs, resulting in a fully formed adult. The insect overwinters below the soil surface in a cutoff stem as a prepupa. Upon completing pupation, the adult will chew through the frass plug and emerge, as illustrated in Figure 5. Ideal conditions for emergence and infestation are a warm moist May with sufficient moisture for plant growth and a hot June with dry weather for flight. The wheat stem sawfly has adapted to wheat cultivation. As an example, it now emerges 21 days earlier than indicated in historic records, due to the increased planting of winter wheat. A second example are reports of damaging populations in areas beyond its historic range, as described above. Also, while wheat is still the primary host in Montana, there are increasing reports of damaging populations in barley.

The diameter of the stem is also another important factor. In general, large stems are preferred over the more slender stems. Adults emerging from larger stems are heavier, live longer, and have larger egg loads. The infested stems that are larger have a greater seed output and yield potential, which amplifies the negative economic impact of these insects on their host crop plants. Plants are vulnerable to infestation only after stem elongation has begun and before grains begin to dry. Feeding by the larvae within the stem also reduces the number of kernels and the weight of those kernels in an individual head, probably because it affects the flow of nutrients to the developing head. Feeding by the larvae at the stem node interrupts the upward and downward transport of carbohydrates, resulting in dark areas visible on the stem exterior. Based on this visual cue, infestations can be determined as early as the soft dough stage. However, dark areas may occur in response to plant pathogens, so this characteristic may not always hold true. Varieties of wheat that are tall and remain green longer are preferred. This does not indicate, however, that the insect will not attack other varieties nearby. The wheat stem sawfly continues to be a major pest in the state of Montana, as it has for more than one hundred years. Future Montguides will detail control measures which will help assist growers in managing damage more successfully. These measures include the use of natural enemies, trap crops, cultural control measures – including forage production – as well as continuing research regarding host plant resistance.

¢ FIGURE 5. Wheat stems where the wheat stem sawfly has not emerged (left) and emerged (right). (Robert Peterson)

FIGURE 6. Abdomen comparison of female sawfly (left) and male sawfly (right), noting size differences between the sexes and ovipositor present on the female. (Robert Peterson)

FIGURE 4. Wheat stem sawfly adult pair. (Robert Peterson)

Plant susceptibility

One of the more important factors in the selection of the oviposition site is the stage of plant growth. Females prefer the more tender part of the internode. Early in the oviposition period, the females will select elongating stems to infest. As the stems reach their full length and maturity, the female FIGURE 7. A close-up, comparing female (left) and male (right) reproducwill select the less mature stems or tillers. Usually females oviposit in the tive structures, noting the ovipositor on the female and the typically retracted second to last developing internode and as the stem grows, eggs are laid in reproductive structures of the male. (Robert Peterson) progressively higher internodes.

What to include in farm lease agreements

By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension, Minnesota Farm land lease agreements are typically renewed during the winter months. How much detail is necessary is a common question. Michigan State University recently provided an article that suggested nine categories of information that should be covered in a lease or rental agreement. All nine suggestions may not be necessary, but are worthy of consideration. A written lease agreement can be as simple as identifying the land owner and the renter; a description of the land rented and outlined on a map or FSA aerial photo, the starting and ending date for the agreement; what rental amount and how and when it is paid, and signatures of the owner and renter. Following are other considerations that can be useful. Correct legal names of all parties. Consider whether renter or owner is actually an individual, an LLC, or other business entity. It could be that a husband and wife should both be listed and sign consistent with how they do business or with how an estate would be settled. Correct legal description of the farm and a farm map. This should match the description on the deed. A farm map with the boundaries of the leased area highlighted clarifies the land included in the lease. If there are areas that are not to be included, they should be noted and highlighted. Starting and ending dates. The starting date can be different than the date the agreement is signed. Is the lease a one year lease that automatically renews unless either party gives written notice by a pre-determined date, or does it have a definite ending date? It may be better to have a specified beginning and ending date to avoid confusion. When does the renter have access to the property? Access could be different than starting and ending dates. Rent. Along with the amount, when and how will the rent be paid? It’s a good idea to specify when rent is due by a date rather by something like “before planting starts” or “before harvest starts.” A common date is typically before land taxes are due. What process will be followed if rent is not paid on time? Conflict resolution. If the lease is silent on this topic, the only method could be through attorneys. The lease can require that differences be settled by mediation or binding arbitration or some other process. Facilities owner provides. In some cases this might include the use of buildings for storage of equipment or grain – maybe irrigation wells and equipment. Be clear about how maintenance decisions will be made and handled. This is especially true if fences or livestock watering equipment is a factor. Installation of capital improvements. As landowners retire from active farming, a renter might be installing tiling or irrigation or making other improvements. In these situations, the lease should define how these decisions are made and handled and what happens if the lease is terminated, or property ownership changes. There might be provisions related to recovering operator investments lime or manure of other inputs that might have benefits beyond a single crop year. Irrigation Permits and Water use Reporting. Permits should be obtained and water use reports should be taken care of based on existing laws and rules of the governing agency. The lease should state who is responsible consistent with existing policies. Hunting privileges. It should be clearly stated whether the owner wishes to reserve all hunting privileges, or to what extent a renter has something to say about hunting. There are other things that might be considered as well: things like cutting firewood, taking a large boulder home for landscaping, removal of straw or crop residues, and other issues related to the care of the land and the business relationship. Talk about anything that becomes a question. Putting your commitments to each other in writing is usually a good business practice. Lastly, if you have question about specific legalities, check with your local attorney. For more information, contact me at 800-450-2465 or stordahl@umn.edu. This information was provided by Michigan State University Extension. ##### Workplace stress is a near epidemic in the United States, thanks largely to a struggling economy and corporate downsizing. A recent survey recorded half of respondents feeling too much pressure at work.

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Porcine epidemic diarrhea still a threat

2012 PJ 8-ft.x60” utility dump trailer, BP split gate, tarp kit Retail $4380. SPECIAL PRICE................ $3550

2014 PJ 12-ft.x83” tandem axle dump trailer, tarp kit Retail $7339. Will sell for......................... $6529

New PJ 28-ft. gooseneck with triple 7000# axles and brakes, 2 flip over ramps, popup dovetail. .................................................................. $8499

2013 PJ 28-ft. gooseneck flat bed with singles, tool box, 5-ft. center popup dovetail with 2 flip over ramps, cold weather harness. Retail $8421. Will sell for......................... $7599

2014 PJ 20-ft.x6” channel equipment tilt, 16-ft. of tilt, 4-ft. stationary, cold weather wiring harness, 2 sets D-rings, spare tire mount. Lists for $6489. Sells for......................... $5789

2014 PJ 22-ft. full power tilt with cold weather wiring harness & spare tire mount. Lists for $7219. Sell for........................... $6439

New PJ 26-ft. deck over power tilt, cold weather wiring harness, 102” deck width Retail $8839. Will sell for......................... $8429

New 2014 Wells Cargo Funwagon, 4 place enclosed sled trailer, 6’6” white interior, insulated ceiling with man door, rear & front loading ramps, fuel door. This trailer is loaded! Black or white exterior. Retail $12,150. Your Choice Now......... $10,150

2014 Newmans 12-ft. sledbed with aluminum salt shields, 12” tire upgrade, rear ramp and spare tire. Lists for $2649. Sells for......................... $2379

Used 1998 Featherlite stock/combo steel trailer, escape door, 3 saddle racks, mats, decent tires and spare.......................$5500 obo

2012 PJ 18-ft. x 6” channel equipment bumper pull trailer with 2-7000# axles, straight deck with 5-ft. slide-in ramps, spare tire mount Retail $4499. Will sell for......................... $3900

New Circle D 16-ft. gooseneck stock trailer with 2 6000# axles, mats, spare tire. White. Retail $9799. Now.................................... $8599

More Inventory Arriving Daily!

Used 2003 Hillsboro 21-ft. gooseneck tandem single with 2-7000# axles, electric brakes with 5-ft. dovetail, pop up center and two flip over ramps, spare tire. Very good condition. Selling for................................................. $5599

2245 Amsterdam Road Belgrade, Montana Used Like New 2012 PJ 60”x8’ utility trailer. 406-388-7479 Sells New for $1449 Now............................................................ $1200 Delivery available. Call for details “We Work Harder To Stretch Your Dollar Farther”

By NDSU Extension Service Although the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus has not been reported in North Dakota, the number of cases continues to grow elsewhere in the U.S. The best line of defense against the virus, known as PED, is to use good sanitary practices to prevent it from spreading, animal health experts say. “We cannot be too careful with biosecurity protocols in order to protect the health of our North Dakota herd,” North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service swine specialist David Newman says. The virus was found in the U.S. for the first time this year. PED has been confirmed on 1,373 swine operations in 19 states, including Minnesota. Two-thirds of the cases are in three states: Iowa, Oklahoma and North Carolina. It also has been reported in Hungary, Germany, China, Korea and Japan. It only infects pigs, Newman says. The virus has no other known hosts. Nor does it affect humans or pork. “Pork is safe to eat,” he adds. Researchers, veterinarians and other animal health experts continue to look for ways to stop the disease from spreading. No vaccine is available for this virus in the U.S. “There’s been a lot of research trying to figure out how it got here, a lot of research to figure out what protocols work best,” says Dale Norton, president-elect of the National Pork Board. “Right now, there’s a little difficulty in that we’ve put some protocols in place for immunity development for sows, and they’ve not always worked. And so we continue to do research on that type of stuff.” Often the only signs of PED are acute watery diarrhea and vomiting. PED typically is spread through the feces of infected swine or contaminated trailers, equipment, boots, clothing and hands. Everyone involved in pig handling, including hog operation employees and owners, and those transporting pigs, need to take steps to avoid spreading the virus, according to Newman. “Sanitizing and drying or heating trailers is very effective against the PED virus, and several virucidal disinfectants have been demonstrated to inactivate the virus,” he says. PED symptoms are very similar to those of transmissible gastroenteritis, also known as TGE, another virus that affects pigs. The only way to determine which virus has affected a pig is through testing at a veterinary diagnostic lab, Newman says. For more information about PED, contact Newman at (701) 231-7366 or david.newman@ndsu.edu, or the state veterinarian’s office at (701) 328-2655, toll-free at (800) 242-7535 or doa-bah@nd.gov.

Backgrounding calves with corn again

By Karla Jenkins, UNL Cow/Calf, Range Management Specialist, University of Nebraska In recent years the price of corn has pushed cattle producers backgrounding calves to seek other energy feed options. This fall with the price of corn predicted around $4/bu., it may once again be an affordable energy source. Producers developing a winter backgrounding program may choose to incorporate corn into diets for growing calves. It is important to remember that while corn is a good energy source, unlike distillers grains, corn is high in starch. In order for bacteria in the rumen to digest starch effectively, adequate rumen degradable intake protein (DIP) must be supplied. This need can easily be met by providing a protein supplement that has urea added to increase the overall protein content of the supplement as well as the DIP. Additionally, the energy value of corn is lower in low quality forage based diets than it is in finishing diets. This is due to the negative associative effects of starch on fiber digestion in the rumen of cattle on forage based diets. Unlike small grains, corn can be fed whole. This is an added benefit for producers wishing to use corn grown and stored at the same location as the calves. The amount of corn necessary to achieve the desired gain will depend greatly on the quality and quantity of the available forage and protein sources. Producers are encouraged to send their feed samples to a commercial laboratory for nutrient analysis and contact extension personnel for assistance with ration balancing. Additional information can be found in the NebGuide G2064 Wintering and Backgrounding of Calves http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/sendIt/g2064.pdf.

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USED SELF-PROPELLED SWATHERS & HEADERS

2010 New Holland H8080, air suspension, deluxe cab, 2355 disc head...........$96,700 New Holland 1495, gas, hydrostatic, 12-ft. header...............................................$8500 New Holland 1116, 14-ft. sickle header. In bound.............................................$12,100

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USED TRACTORS

1991 Case IH 7120 FWA, 151 hp, cab, air conditioning, duals.........................$43,100 2007 New Holland TT60A 2WD, 8x2 transmission, canopy, 47 PTO hp, 400 hours. Excellent!................................................$16,100 John Deere 4430 FWA, cab, syncro, air conditioning, loader. Nice tractor!...........$26,100 Ford 8N, 6-ft. rear blade. Good running tractor.. . ........................................................$2900 Massey Ferguson 1500 4WD tractor.....$3500 Massey Ferguson 184-4 MFD, cab, 62 hp........ . ........................................................$8500 Allis Chalmers 190 2WD, open station, 3-pt., PTO, 2 rear remotes.........................$8500

SKIDSTEERS & CONSTRUCTION

2012 New Holland L230 skidsteer, cab, air conditioning, heat, mechanical controls, 650 hours..............................................$46,500 2004 New Holland LS180 skidsteer, mechanical controls, 2500 hours......................$21,100 John Deere 450 dozer, 6-way mechanical blade.................................................$9500 Mustang MBH9H 9-ft. backhoe for skidsteer, 24” bucket..........................................$7600 Buhler SB5200 skidsteer snowblower. Excellent....................................................$4800

1997 Case IH 8850, disc header, cab..$32,500 Hesston 6650, diesel, cab, air conditioning, 14-ft. head......................................$16,800 New Holland 2331 13-ft. disc header, 2330BF push frame. Excellent.....................$18,500 MacDon 940 15-ft. multi-crop header......$7700

USED PULL-TYPE SWATHERS

2006 New Holland 1431 13-ft. cut disc mower conditioner.....................................$19,600 2006 New Holland 499 12-ft. pivot tongue........ . .....................................................$17,700 MacDon 5000 14-ft. mower conditioner. Very nice shape!!.......................................$9700 Hesston 1014 14-ft. pivot tongue, 14-ft. sickle head..................................................$6400

USED TILLAGE & MISC.

USED ROUND BALERS

2006 New Holland BR780A, net/twine, Xtra Sweep, endless belts, low bales....$26,300 2006 New Holland BR780A, twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command, 2358 bales........... . .....................................................$24,800 2005 New Holland BR780A, twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command, 13,348 bales........ . .....................................................$21,500

2004 New Holland BR780, net/twine, Xtra Sweep, Bale Command.................$19,300 2004 New Holland BR780, twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup...$17,500 2003 New Holland BR780, net/twine, Bale Command, Xtra Sweep..................$20,800 2003 New Holland BR780, net/twine, Bale Command, Xtra Sweep..................$19,800 2003 New Holland BR780, net/twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command.................$19,500 2003 New Holland BR780, net/twine, Bale Command, lace belts, 1000 PTO...$18,800 2002 New Holland 688, twine, Bale Command..............................................$11,800 2001 New Holland 688, net/twine, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup...................$15,800 2001 New Holland 688, twine, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup.............................$10,500 2000 New Holland 688, twine, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup.............................$14,100 1997 New Holland 664, net/twine, Bale Command..............................................$14,800 1997 New Holland 664, net/twine, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup..................$12,100 1995 New Holland 660, net/twine, Bale Command..............................................$12,100 1994 New Holland 660, twine, auto tie...$9500 1992 New Holland 660, net/twine, Bale Command, 1000 PTO...............................$7500 New Holland 853, twine. Excellent, must see!.. . ........................................................$4800 New Holland 853, twine..........................$3500 2012 John Deere 568, net/twine, MegaTooth, MegaWide, gauge wheels, 2500 bales....... . .....................................................$38,100 1991 John Deere 535, twine. Nice shape......... . ........................................................$7500 2001 Vermeer 605XL, twine.................$14,100

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John Deere 7700 diesel combine, 24-ft. header, pickup head.......................................$7500 Ezee-On FLBS-330 14.5-ft. disc. Like new....... . .....................................................$15,100 Koyker 150 loader and mounts with 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 Farm King 6-ft. rear blade.........................$450 Land Pride RT1558 58” 3-pt. rototiller....$1990 Land Pride LR1596 8-ft. 3-pt. rock rake....$950 Great Plains 706NT no-till drill, 7-ft. working width...............................................$33,500 Kirschmann 12-ft. hoe drill.....................$2500 Mill Creek 25 bushel ground drive manure spreader. Like new............................$2400 Erskine 960FM 96” front mount snowblower, drive lines..........................................$5800 New Holland 6-ft. front mount snowblower. Like new!!.................................................$3800 Snowmachines 5-ft. 3-pt. snowblower with chute.................................................$1750 Polaris PVT 6x6, dump bed. Excellent....$5600 Farm King Y810E 8x12 unloading auger, electric motor...........................................$2000 Beltec heavy duty post hole auger..........$2800 Danuser 3-pt. post hole auger with 12” auger... . ........................................................$1250 Speeco 3-pt. post hole auger with bit........$975 General 720 post hole auger with 9” digging bit........................................................$950 Shaver post pounders. In Stock.... Save $$$$$

USED HAY TOOLS

New Holland 1069 self-propelled 3-wide bale wagon, air conditioning. Excellent............... . .....................................................$35,000 New Holland 1012 pull-type stack wagon......... . ........................................................$3700 2007 New Holland 216 unitized hydraulic hay rake................................................$16,800

USED SQUARE BALERS

John Deere 467 16x18...........................$2700 New Holland 283 14x18.........................$2200 New Holland 281 14x18.........................$2500

LAWN & GARDEN

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

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Preparing the cow herd for cold weather

By Rick Rasby, Beef Specialist, University of Nebraska Extension Moisture, high winds, and cold temperatures increase the cow’s energy requirements. Cows in an optimal body condition score (BCS 5 to 6) are better able to withstand adverse environmental conditions. As a risk management strategy at the ranch level going into the winter, reduce the number of BCS 4 cows and increase the number of BCS 5 cows in your herd. Another management strategy is to provide cattle with an area that provides wind protection. The lower critical temperature of a beef cow is the lowest temperature a cow can be exposed to before she needs to have changes metabolically to help her cope with cold stress. Usually what happens metabolically is cows begin to shiver. These processes require extra energy. Lower critical temperature for beef cows is influenced by hair coat condition (dry or wet/muddy), body condition (thin, moderate, fleshy) and hair coat description heavy/winter, winter, fall, or summer. As hair coat changes from summer to winter, BCS changes from thin to fleshy, and hair coat changes from dry to wet, lower critical temperature decreases which means cows can withstand harsher conditions without an increase in energy needs. Magnitude of coldness is equal to Lower Critical Temperature - Wind Chill Index. Energy requirement increase about 1% for each degree of cold stress. As an example, cows that have a heavy winter hair coat that is dry and are in condition score of 5 have a lower critical temperature of 19°F. Energy needs of the herd Let’s say, for the next week temperature is going to be 5°F and the wind out of the North at 15 mph, then the wind chill index is -10° F. At those environmental conditions, energy needs of the herd increases by about 30%. If the total digestible nutrients (TDN) requirements of the cows are 12 lb of TDN per head per day for this week, you would consider bumping the ration to 15.5 lb/hd/da. This is an increase in 3.5 pounds of TDN per head per day. If grass hay is 57% TDN, that’s an increase of about 6 lb/ hd/da on a dry matter basis. If the hay is 88% dry matter that would mean each cow receives an additional 7 lb/hd/da. If these cows were being fed 24 lb/hd/da under current condition, could they eat 31 lb/hd/da during the harsh weather condition? For a 1200 pound cow, this calculates to about 2.3% of her body weigh on a dry matte basis, - - so yes. Be very careful if you plan to use grains (corn) to increase the energy density of the diet during severe condition as you may do more harm than good. Feeding more than 2-3 lb/ hd/da of corn to cows on a forage based diet will decrease fiber digestion. When cows are on a forage-based diet and supplemental energy is needed, consider the use of high energy, non-starch feed stuffs such as distillers grains and soy hulls to meet cow energy requirements. It would not be advisable to change rations daily, but if is predicted that weather conditions will be severe over a period of time then ration changes may be warranted. Pro-active approach The pro-active approach would be to have cows in adequate body condition and provide shelter belts in the winter. Sometimes weather conditions are so severe that cattle cannot be fed enough to meet the increase in energy needs. In these conditions, getting feed to them is the best that can be done. These extreme conditions usually don’t last for a long period of time, but the effects may. Check List: Economically manage feeding programs so cows enter the winter in BCS 5 or greater. Develop shelter-belts for cows to protect them from high winds. If weather conditions are going to be severe for extended periods of time, be prepared to feed more energy to the cows. A webinar titled “Caring for Cattle in Cold Weather” highlights the effects of cold weather on cattle and management practices to help mitigate these effects. ##### The most germ-laden place on your toilet isn’t the seat or even the bowl: it’s the handle. ##### A rat can compress its body to fit through an opening as small as a half-inch in diameter, making it almost impossible to rat-proof a building or home.

New publications addressing weeds

Montana State University Extension has released two new publications, one to identify weed seedlings and one to answer frequently asked questions about herbicides and noxious weeds to help Montana’s farmers and ranchers keep weeds in check. The first publication, “Weed Seedling Identification Guide for Montana and the Northern Great Plains,” includes descriptions of seedling shape, leaf arrangement, attachment and surface, as well as identification tips and a picture of the mature plant. “Many weed identification tools focus on conspicuous traits of mature plants, but this guide is unique in that it covers key features of seedlings and juvenile plants, which are often very difficult to identify,” said Jane Mangold, MSU Extension noxious weed specialist. The 160-page, spiral-bound, color guide features 73 species, including 60 broadleaf and 13 grass species. The introduction includes basic tenets of weed management and terminology with graphics. “This is a powerful tool for rapid and accurate identification of weeds, enabling farmers and ranchers to make weed management decisions when the weeds are most vulnerable,” said Fabian Menalled, MSU Extension crop weed specialist. “Weed seedling identification is essential to a successful weed management program.” The Montana Department of Agriculture’s Noxious Weed Trust Fund, Montana Wheat and Barley Commission, MSU Extension Integrated Pest Management and the Western Integrated Pest Management Center have collaborated to provide the first 2,500 print copies at no charge. There is a limit of five free copies per customer. To order a hard copy, or access an electronic version of the guide, contact Montana State University Extension Publications at (406) 994-3273 or at http://store.msuextension.org. The second publication, “Herbicides and Noxious Weeds: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions,” is a 10-page, color brochure that presents an overview of commonly asked questions focused around the use of herbicides to control noxious weeds on non-crop sites, such as rangelands and pastures, forests and roadway rights-of-way. The free bulletin is produced by the Montana Noxious Weed Education program, with funding by the Montana Department of Transportation, USDI-Montana/Dakotas Bureau of Land Management and USDA-Forest Service Region 1. To order this or other publications on noxious weed management and herbicides, contact Montana State University Extension Publications at (406) 994-3273 or at http://store. msuextension.org.

Livestock lease agreements a new option

By Linda Geist, University of Missouri Extension Older farmers and young farmers strapped for capital are teaming up in increasing numbers to form livestock lease alliances. “Leasing land is common. Why not cattle?” said University of Missouri Extension agribusiness specialist Mary Sobba. Young producers who may not have adequate finances are working with ready-to-retire producers to share income and profits on cattle by sharing land, machinery, breeding stock, labor, seed, fertilizer and other costs. Sobba suggests that producers and would-be producers test the fairness of a lease by using a two-column worksheet, one for the landowner and one for the tenant. Owners can cash lease beef cows, or the owner could furnish a set of bred cows or heifers for a predetermined lease price. The operator receives the livestock, cares for and manages the animals, keeps a percent of the calf crop, and returns the cows to the owner at the end of the lease. Ways to determine cash rental rates are livestock ownership costs, livestock owner net share, rent and operator’s net return to livestock. Some considerations include fence repair, bull expense, how and when cows are culled and sold, how and when calves are sold, and replacement females. Owners and tenants also should decide the length of the lease, incentives for lower death loss and higher calving percentages, and provisions for drought and disaster. To find an extension agribusiness specialist in your area, contact your local MU Extension center or go to extension. missouri.edu.

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ITEM FOR SALE

Carter disc-cylinder separator, serial #128, style SA5-X. Call 406-266-4447, Townsend, MT

GRAIN BINS AND HEADER FOR SALE 3- 13.9-ft. diameter grain bins • 4- 18-ft. diameter grain bins • 4- 21-ft. diameter grain bins To be moved. Ledger, MT area. 1- Honey Bee 36-ft. draper header, nearly new, wrecked.

Call 406-450-1218, 406-450-2222 or 406-450-2246

JOHN DEERE COMBINES and DRAPERS FOR SALE - 2 John Deere 9600s and 2 John Deere 936D Headers

1994 John Deere 9600 combine 3480 engine, 2660 separator hours. Excellent condition for age, always stored inside. Through the shop every winter. Includes 60 series single point connection and extra lift cylinder for new headers. Complete service records since new! This is one of the nicest 9600s left out there.....$50,000 firm 1991 John Deere 9600 combine 3750 engine, 2370 separator hours. More faded than average, but many $1000s of new parts documented in past two years, and every bit as good a combine as the 1994. Has dual range cylinder. Includes 60 series single point connection and extra lift cylinder for new headers. Asking........$48,000 2006 John Deere 936D draper header, only has 4 seasons on it. Always stored inside and looks really nice. Has single point adapter. Belts are in good shape and has one piece pickup reel..........................................$35,000 2004 John Deere 936D draper header. This header is faded and has been used harder, but it is straight and sound with a fresh sickle. Has single point hydraulics, good belts, and one piece pickup reel. New center skid pan and sickle drive in 2013. Asking......................................................................................................................$31,500 I am selling this equipment in order to get back to one machine and less hired help. These machines have been reliable and have many dollars worth of recent service records to go with them. NOTE: The headers don’t sell separately unless a combine has sold first. Pick the combine and header you want and I’ll make you a deal!

Call Roy Benjamin, 406-432-3460, 20 miles east of Shelby, MT

AMERICAN

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

Driscopipe Polyethylene All sizes in stock ~ Call for price

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

at used structural pricing – $1.10/ft.

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

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HAY FOR SALE

NORTHWEST PONDS

Call evenings 406-357-4187, Chinook, MT

Contact Joshua at 406-552-4979 info@northwestponds.com

Lake and Pond Management

1st, 2nd, 3rd cutting alfalfa 1200 ton of grass/alfalfa mix CRP

NEW & USED EQUIPMENT

NEW Vermeer R2800 hydraulic rakes..................... IN STOCK NEW Vermeer VR1428 14 wheel rake.................... IN STOCK NEW Vermeer 605 Super M round balers............COMING IN NEW Vermeer 6650 Rancher round baler............COMING IN NEW Vermeer R2300 rake...................................... IN STOCK NEW Vermeer BPX9000 bale processor, square bale kit........ ............................................................................. IN STOCK NEW Vermeer BPX9000 round bale processor ...COMING IN NEW Vermeer TM1400 trail mower.................................CALL Vermeer 5500 Rebel 5x5 round baler, manual tie......... $5500 Vermeer 605XL round baler, twine only, kicker........... $13,500 Vermeer 605 Super J twine only. Consigned................. $4250 2010 Vermeer BP 8000 bale processor with final cut.$18,500 Tonutti 12 wheel rake. Consigned.................................. $5500 Branson 3820I 4WD tractor, gear shift with reverser, PTO, 3-point and loader.................................................... $21,500 Used Branson 3510H hydr drive, PTO, 3-pt., loader..$18,000 MK Martin 108” 3 point snow blower.............................. $6500 MK Martin 68” 3 point snow blower........................... JUST IN Tubeline 8 bale mover...........................PRICE NEGOTIABLE PULLEY & WELD-ON SPROCKETS ON HAND

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NEW, DEMO & USED EQUIPMENT

NEW Vermeer BPX9000 with square bale kit........ IN STOCK New Vermeer 605 Super M net, flotation tires, moisture......... ............................................................................. IN STOCK Vermeer 605L round baler, twine only........................... $8500 Vermeer 605K round baler............................................. $4500 Vermeer 21 rake............................................................ $4000 Case IH RBX563 net/twine, standard pickup.............. $21,500 New Holland 688 twine only.......................................... $9500 Hesston 9635 15’3” rotary windrower......................... $75,000 Hesston 9435 windrower, 16-ft. header, dual cond..... $67,500 Hesston 4790 3x4 square baler.................................. $38,000 Sitrex MK 12 12 wheel rake with extra wheels.............. $9000 H&S 12 wheel rake......................................................... $8000

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NEW Vermeer R2300 Rake CUT your BALING TIME IN HALF by raking 2 windrows together Hydraulically Adjustable From Tractor Seat

Hydraulic rakes DO NOT contact the ground to drive so you won’t have dirt and rocks in your hay. Whether you’re baling 100 acres or 1,000 acres, Vermeer TwinRakes are built to last and designed to handle most kinds of heavy crops, rugged conditions and tight schedules. Plus, they have the best resale value in the industry!

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NEW Vermeer BPX9000 Bale Processor Process both Round & Big Square bales

Vermeer BP8000 bale processor with scale...................CALL NEW Vermeer R2800 rake....SOLD OUT..UNITS ON ORDER The all-new BPX9000 Bale ProSEE NEW Vermeer R2300 rake....SOLD OUT..UNITS ON ORDER cessor from Vermeer combines US AT Used Vermeer R2300 rake...................... COMING IN...CALL simplicity, durability and versatilVermeer 605K round baler..............................................CALL MAGIE ity to meet the needs of today’s 2006 Vermeer 605M net/twine, ramps, flotation tires, SM tension cattle producers. The easy to system, auto oiler, work lights, fire extinguisher, HD pickup, operate machine is built tough approx. 10,000 bales with approx. 2000 on new belts..$26,500 with a unique, T-style frame, the 2010 Vermeer Super M net/twine, ramps, flotation tires, fire bed design and offset rotor proextinguisher, 4700 bales........................................... $33,500 duce even and consistent feed Cox Ranch Equipment with minimal maintenance, and 406-227-6697 or cell 594-2204 - Winston, MT an optional large square bale kit includes enhancements to NEW & USED EQUIPMENT New 2014 Vermeer R2300 Rakes........................Great Price effectively process a variety of Vermeer R2300 rake. Used one season..................... $16,900 bales. The BPX9000 is built to SEE US AT MAGIE ~ we have FREE tickets!! maximize bale processing and Vermeer 605 Super M 5500 bales.............................. $32,000 minimize operator stress. Vermeer 505 Super I high density monitor, ramp.......... $8500 NEW Pallet Forks for skidsteers and frontend loaders......Call The BPX9000’s slat and chain bed and positive bale feeding Shaver HD10 front mount pounder................................ $1500 improve bale rotation, feeding Used 3-pt. bale unroller, rebuilt........................................ $850 bales more consistently into the Used Shaver hydraulic tilt pounder................................ $2600 rotor, while reducing the need • Scales available for Bale Processors! • for operators to reverse rotation of the bale when feeding. The split shaft in the bed allows for easier mainGeotherm Waterers & Parts In Stock tenance without removing the entire bed, and long-lasting bushings in the bed are resistant to net and twine Hydraulic tampers, diggers & steel post pounders wrapping. NEW DewEze Balebeds IN STOCK! the bale processor’s offset rotor feeds material with less slugging, for a consistent cut length and WE CAN SERVICE ALL BALE BEDS In addition, higher quality feed. With exclusive cut control bars in combination with the self-cleaning rotor, excessive R & L Seed and Machine, LLC. build-up of net and twine on the drum is eliminated. The rotor can also be manually cleaned, with easy ac406-735-4374 - Geyser, MT - rlmccray@3rivers.net cess through a side-access door.

New resource guide assists veterans in agriculture

A new resource guide developed by Farm Bureau and the Farmer Veteran Coalition Partnership is now available. Farm Bureau and the FVC are working together to train beginning farmers, make equipment available to veteran farmers and help find farm ownership or employment opportunities for members of the military transitioning into the civilian workforce. “Through this partnership, I am optimistic returning veterans will learn how to continue their service to our country by helping feed its citizens, nourish its land and make its rural communities more viable through the many entrepreneurial opportunities agriculture has to offer,” said American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman MFBF Executive Vice President Jake Cummins, a retired Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps, praised the program, as well. “This is an excellent way to bring our veterans into civilian life again and give them a true purpose and opportunity. Agriculture can be a catalyst for these veterans to learn new skills and careers that will benefit not only them and their families, but will benefit everyone who enjoys the bounty of American agriculture.” The resource guide provides Farm Bureaus with a simple framework outlining the many ways that are available to participate in the new partnership and assist returning veterans interested in staking their future on agriculture and rural America. Service members returning from Iraq and Afghanistan have become the latest group of veterans in need of employment and who, by some measures, may be the most likely young people to enter agriculture and other rural-based businesses. Only 17 percent of the U.S. population calls rural communities home, yet 44 percent of military recruits come from rural America. The FVC is an organization aimed at mobilizing veterans to enter agriculture and help feed American while rebuilding rural communities. Learn more at http://www. farmvetco.org/ ##### After 30, a body has a mind of its own.

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MAGIE 2014

Visit our booth Jan. 16-18 and check out our new Paired Row Seeding System

Get your order in today!

VW 32PR Customer Testimonial

The distinct placement of the paired seed rows was excellent and the canola seed placement was much better than my previous seeding system. Optional liquid phosphate lines allowed application directly into seed rows. Very happy with even germination and emergence also pulled easier than other seeding systems I’ve used. Larry M., Wolf Point, MT

Thank you Zerbe Bros. - Glasgow for your purchase of VW products to outfit your seeding units.

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ar Long-we m Chromiu Carbide

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What our customers are saying about VW products

...extra carbide on VW points extends wear life and outlasts competitors product. ...VW14 and VW12FC are a perfect fit for our operation. ...VW’s full carbide wing points have the placement of carbide where it should be.

Shipping to your door available -- Plan Now and Order Early!

Call for information and price quote Stock on hand

VW2C

use on AcraPlant and Dutch

CARBIDE

VW5FC

use on McKay and Bourgault wedge systems

CARBIDE

use on S-tine

VW22GIB

VW14FB

use on all C-shanks

VW21DSF

use on VW and Stealth

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use on JD strip till

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SUBURBAN FOR SALE

2011 Chevrolet Suburban LTZ 4x4, 5.8L V8, less than 22,000 all highway miles, white diamond paint, titanium interior, tow package, running boards, entertainment system, every accessory offered.................$49,000 obo Comparable 2014 price...$60,000+ Call (406) 734-5231, Carter, Montana

ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE 2nd cutting - 4x4x8 square bales NO RAIN! Feed reports available.

BALE KING VORTEX 4000 bale processor, feeds round or square bales. Phone (406) 469-2378, Bynum, Montana

8155 Hwy. 10 West Missoula, Montana 406-544-2940 or 406-829-3540 E-mail: neilm@lm-machinery.com LM RENTALS * Flexible terms: pick up and delivery * Compactors padfoot and smooth drum: 54” to 84” * Excavators: from 10 ton - 30 ton * Dozers six way blades and rippers: D4 to D8 size * Wheel loaders: 2 yard to 7 yard * Articulated trucks: 25 and 30 ton

2008 Case 885 motor grader, ripper, Lo Pro, 670 hours.........$159,000

2005 Cat 962G wheel loader, ride control, good rubber.......$87,500

1980 Cat 130G motor grader, new rubber and ripper............$52,500 2003 Dynapac CA262D with 84” smooth drum..................$48,750

2004 Cat 320CLL very clean log loader. Near new undercarriage.. .....................................$112,500

Barko 450 log loader..........$19,500 1997 Komatsu PC250LC-6 hydraulic thumb....................... RENTAL

1994 KW W900 4000 gallon water truck............................. RENTAL

1997 Moxie MT30, new engine........ ......................................RENTAL

Cat 950B wheel loader, general purpose bucket, good rubber............ .......................................$49,500

1997 International 4700 single axle dump with DT466 and hydraulic brakes................ $17,500 Cat 930 loader.....................$22,900

1994 John Deere 670B motor grader, scarifier......................$47,500

Clark 125B with 10-ft. Idaho Norland snowblower, 350 hp............. .......................................$24,900

1990 P&H 25 ton crane. Only 880 hours..............................$52,400

1990 International 4x4 type 4 engine, good rubber, job ready........ .......................................$37,500

Drott 20-ton RT crane.........$15,900

1973 Kenworth Big Block Cummins, 13 speed, flatbed, log bunks.................................$8900

Stone Mason gas powered stone splitter.............................$19,500

Fiat Allis 16B dozer cab, ripper....... .......................................$24,500

1997 Ford 2000-gallon water truck with front/side/rear spray. Very nice condition................ RENTAL Cat D4E...............................$13,500

50KW towable genset.............$9500 Ford self-load water truck, new pump, 42,000 miles...........$8750 Shaker Buddy 2 deck screen.......... ..................................... RENTAL New Holland LS170 skidsteer......... .......................................$16,500

AVAILABLE FOR RENT! Wide variety of trencher boxes.

Log Loaders Available

Danzco pull through delimber.......... ..........................................$6900

2010 Takeuchi TB153 excavator with new thumb and only 480 hours..............................$49,500

New N.D. 4-H Ambassadors selected

By NDSU Extension Service Fourteen youth have been selected to join the North Dakota 4-H Ambassador program. The new team members and the county where they are enrolled in 4-H are: • Anne Brien, Rolette • Kayla Feiring, Griggs • Codee Gilberston, Renville • Emily Hauck, Dickey • Megan Johnson, Traill • Shelby Johnson, Traill • Jessi Lagein, Towner • Gregory Lahlum, LaMoure • Sarah McNaughton, Grand Forks • Hannah Nordby, Slope • Casondra Rutschke, Emmons • Samantha Schmoker, Stutsman • Ashley Stoppleworth, Cass • Aaron Subart, Kidder “The 14 new ambassadors were selected because of their leadership skills, successes through teamwork and their personal confidence,” says Rebecca Martin, North Dakota 4-H ambassador selections co-chair. “They will make a great addition to our program and will represent 4-H in a positive manner.” The North Dakota 4-H Ambassadors is a group of young adults who are actively involved in 4-H. Ambassadors help plan and coordinate many activities that teach youth and adults topics such as leadership, team work and citizenship. The 4-H ambassadors specialize in planning and facilitating 4-H events such as the Extension Youth Conference, which is held in Fargo. They also help plan workshops, training sessions, and regional and state events. The ambassadors strive to create events that are fun, educational and skill-building. They take an active role in volunteering in 4-H programs in every county. ##### “Our children are the gateway to our grandchildren,” says grandmother of seven. “It pays to keep the gate swinging freely. Besides, our children do so much that is truly worthy of praise. Being a parent in these times is the toughest job of all. We grandparents have it easy by comparison.” ##### A conservative is someone who makes no changes and consults his grandmother when in doubt.

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Pierre “Special of the Month”

Hartington “Special of the Month” $9500 Cash & Carry

$52,000 Cash!

Prices may change along with availability, please call for more details.

SPRAYERS

#40020

2004 Case IH MXM155

Good looking tractor, 3-pt, PTO, 4 hydraulics. #22509 Allied S2895 loader looks good and straight, 4 tine grapple and joystick. 380/85R30 front tires at 50% and 4880/80R42 rear tires at 2010 Westfield Auger 13”x71’ Only used for one season. Looks like new! 60%, 7352 hours. It is ready to go!

Philip “Special of the Month”

Laurel “Special of the Month”

$182,500 Cash

$78,000 Cash

#42921

#38578

2012 New Holland H8040

Hay head and platform size is 18ft., conditioner is rubber/urethane, new sickle just installed and some guards replaced. Nice looking unit.

DISKS

2006 Sunflower 1544 #41722 (LA).............$49,500 John Deere 335 #39755 (WI)......................$19,500 2008 John Deere 637 #42326 (WI).............$16,900

COMBINES

1990 John Deere 9600 4498 hours. #42929 (WI)........................... $26,500 2011 John Deere 9770S 512 hours. #41730 (WI)........................ $250,000 2010 John Deere 9870 916 hours. #26759 (PI)......................... $253,000 1991 John Deere 9500 6606 hours. #38064 (WI).......................... $25,000 1998 John Deere 9510 3101 hours. #43066 (HA)......................... $60,000 1999 John Deere 9510 3300 hours. #43317 (WI).......................... $66,250 2001 John Deere 9550 1275 hours. #43341 (HA)....................... $131,250 1991 John Deere 9600 4000 hours. #43108 (PI)........................... $34,000 1999 John Deere 9610 4810 hours. #42585 (PI)........................... $55,000 1999 John Deere 9610 2874 hours. #42848 (WI).......................... $71,000 1998 John Deere 9610 4763 hours. #42914 (PI)........................... $42,500 2000 John Deere 9650 4282 hours. #42706 (WI).......................... $69,000 2001 John Deere 9650 2773 hours. #42704 (BL)........................... $84,000 John Deere 9650STS #43393 (WA)....... . ............................................ $72,000 2013 John Deere S670 173 hours. #42980 (PH)........................ $330,000 2013 John Deere S670 179 hours. #42981 (PH)........................ $330,000 2013 John Deere S670 164 hours. #42982 (PH)........................ $330,000 2012 John Deere S680 1023 hours. #42112 (PI).......................... $265,000 2012 John Deere S680 1041 hours. #42113 (PI).......................... $265,000

AIR DRILLS

2005 John Deere 1890 #9877 (WI)$79,500 2005 John Deere 1820 60-ft. air hoe drill. #43253 (WI)........................ $100,000 2007 John Deere 1830 air hoe drill. #43064 (PI)......................... $117,500 2005 John Deere 1890 air drill. #42407 (WI)......................................... $88,000 2012 John Deere 1890 air drill. #42976 (PH).................................... $254,000 2012 John Deere 1890 air drill. #42977 (PH).................................... $254,000 2004 John Deere 1890 #9060 (PI)$79,000 2010 John Deere 1895 air drill. #42108 (PI)...................................... $190,000 2010 John Deere 1895 air drill. #42110 (PI)...................................... $190,000 2008 John Deere 1895 air drill. #10314 (PI)...................................... $122,500 Morris 6180, cart. #39928 (PH)...$19,000

2010 John Deere 8270R

4 remotes, Business Band equipped, 46” rear rubber at 70%, front fenders, Instructional seat.

2010 John Deere 4930 1717 hours. #42648 (WI)... . ........................................................... $212,000 2009 John Deere 4930 1686 hours. #43331 (WI)... . ........................................................... $223,000 2010 John Deere 4930 2745 hours. #39474 (PI).... . ........................................................... $199,000 2011 John Deere 4940 359 hours. #39203 (PH) Now...................................................... $282,500 2011 John Deere 4940 566 hours. #39204 (WI) Now...................................................... $282,500

Winner “Special of the Month”

$5,900 Cash

#11615

2012 Suzuki 400 ATV

Brand new unit. Ready to be used for hunting season!

2011 John Deere 4940 1600 hours. #42107 (PI).... . ........................................................... $270,000 2012 John Deere 4940 314 hours. #43368 (WI)..... . ........................................................... $335,000 2012 John Deere 4940 299 hours. #43369 (WI)..... . ........................................................... $335,000 2012 John Deere 4940 584 hours. #42106 (PI)...... . ........................................................... $299,900 2012 John Deere 4940 #42908 (PH)........ $330,000 2009 Ag Chem SSC1084 2878 hours. #42499 (BL). . ........................................................... $139,900

Bloomfield “Special of the Month”

#38042

Unverferth Grain Cart

Model #1100, 1050/50R32 tractor lug tires, tarp. Ready for Harvest!

$50,000 Cash Price

DISKS

2006 Sunflower 1544 #41722 (LA)............ $49,500 John Deere 335 #39755 (WI)..................... $19,500 2008 John Deere 637 #42326 (WI)............ $16,900

TILLAGE

Sunflower 6332 mulch finisher. #42832 (HA).$25,500 2010 John Deere 2510S strip till. #42733 (WI).$60,000

SOUTH DAKOTA (1) Winner, SD (605) 842-2040 (2) Pierre, SD (605) 224-1631 (3) Philip, SD (605) 859-2636

TRACTORS 1995 John Deere 7600 12,965 hours. #6845 (PH)........................... $62,000 1993 John Deere 7700 6432 hours. #5063 (PH)........................... $68,600 2001 John Deere 7710 3842 hours. #39134 (PH)......................... $70,000 2004 John Deere 7820 4379 hours. #10350 (WI)........................ $129,500 2010 John Deere 8270R 1708 hours. #38578 (LA)........................ $182,500 1995 John Deere 8300 8037 hours. #41960 (PI)........................... $74,000 2010 John Deere 8345R 2535 hours. #40938 (PI)......................... $247,250 2011 Case IH 290 667 hours. #41801 (PI)...................................... $169,900 1983 John Deere 4450 11,906 hours. #43121 (BL).......................... $36,000 1979 John Deere 4640 11,000 hours. #41687 (LA).......................... $22,000 1980 John Deere 4840 11,000 hours. #40219 (LA) Now.................. $19,900 1991 John Deere 4955 8298 hours. #38602 (WI) Now.................. $49,900 1993 John Deere 6200 4076 hours. #22496 (WI).......................... $15,000 2011 John Deere 7200R 277 hours. #39953 (WI)........................ $170,000 1998 John Deere 7410 16,400 hours. #43094 (HA)......................... $50,000 2007 John Deere 7430 12,300 hours. #41602 (HA)......................... $82,000 2008 John Deere 7430 5800 hours. #43267 (HA)....................... $103,500 1994 John Deere 7600 12,200 hours. #43174 (WI).......................... $49,500 1996 John Deere 7600 14,876 hours. #41142 (WI).......................... $42,500 2010 John Deere 7630 681 hours. #42453 (HA)....................... $112,250 1993 John Deere 7800 5849 hours. #8581 (PH)........................... $67,000 2000 John Deere 7810 8530 hours. #42521 (BL).......................... $64,500 2004 John Deere 7820 3798 hours. #39892 (PH)....................... $127,500 1995 John Deere 8100 9433 hours. #26789 (BL) Now.................. $36,900

GRAIN CARTS

J&M 525-14 #40907 (LA)........................ Now............................................ $14,900 Brent 880 #43129 (BL).............. $28,000

2003 John Deere 8120 5586 hours. #40132 (WI)........................ $119,500 2005 John Deere 8220 3251 hours. #42666 (WI)........................ $136,000 2012 John Deere 8235R 232 hours. #39951 (WI)........................ $226,000 2012 John Deere 8235R 423 hours. #40571 (BL)........................ $175,000 2001 John Deere 8310 6902 hours. #42697 (WI)........................ $109,500 2010 John Deere 8320R 2909 hours. #38540 (BL) Now................ $180,000 2012 John Deere 8360R 528 hours. #43300 (PI)......................... $300,000 2011 Cat MT595B 620 hours. #42262 (BL) Now............................. $135,000 2004 Case IH MXM155 7353 hours. #40020 (PI)........................... $52,000 2010 New Holland T6070 2000 hours. #41862 (PH) Now................. $75,000 2008 New Holland T8050 4000 hours. #42649 (PI)......................... $139,900 2008 New Holland T8050 4100 hours. #42652 (PI)......................... $139,900 2002 New Holland TM125 2300 hours. #43278 (WI).......................... $34,000

4WD TRACTORS

2010 John Deere 9530 2086 hours. #42227 (PI)......................... $213,000 2010 John Deere 9430 3500 hours. #42104 (PI)......................... $209,000 2012 John Deere 9560R 1140 hours. #39226 (WI)........................ $318,500 1983 John Deere 8650 8252 hours. #41264 (PH)......................... $28,000 2006 John Deere 9420 5307 hours. #9840 (PI)........................... $129,000 2012 John Deere 9510R 74 hours. #43370 (WI)........................ $307,500 2012 John Deere 9510R 1803 hours. #42102 (PI)......................... $299,900 2008 John Deere 9530 2600 hours. #42850 (WI)........................ $219,000 2012 John Deere 9560R 895 hours. #39227 (PH)....................... $316,500 2012 John Deere 9560R 440 hours. #42972 (PH)....................... $340,000 2012 John Deere 9560R 343 hours. #42973 (PH)....................... $340,000 2009 John Deere 9630 1792 hours. #39710 (WI)........................ $219,900

NEBRASKA (4) Bloomfield, NE (402) 373-4449 (5) Hartington, NE (402) 254-3908 (6) Laurel, NE (402) 256-3221 (7) Wayne, NE (402) 375-3325

HEADERS

2010 John Deere 612 corn head. #26762 (LA) Now............................... $59,900 2009 John Deere 612C corn head. #39077 (WI).......................... $59,000 2009 John Deere 612C corn head. #26546 (PI)........................... $52,500 2011 John Deere 612C corn head. #38876 (LA) Now.................. $72,000 1982 John Deere 1243 corn head. #42817 (LA).......................... $13,000 2008 John Deere 612 corn head. #38854 (HA) Now.............................. $49,900 2009 John Deere 612C corn head. #10259 (WI).......................... $67,000 2012 John Deere 612C corn head. #42985 (PH)......................... $86,000 2012 John Deere 612C corn head. #42986 (PH)......................... $76,000 2000 John Deere 893 corn head. #43270 (PI)........................................ $18,000 2011 John Deere 612C corn head. #38655 (PI)........................... $79,500 2011 John Deere 635F flex platform. #39716 (PI)........................... $37,500 2007 John Deere 1293 corn head. #40046 (HA) Now................. $29,000 2010 John Deere 612C corn head. #42115 (PI)........................... $71,000 2010 John Deere 635 flex platform. #22145 (LA) Now.................. $24,900 MacDon 960-36 header. #38223 (PI) Now......................................... $8000 1998 New Holland 973 platform. #38335 (LA) Now.................................. $3000 2005 MacDon 974 header. #41122 (PH). . ............................................ $35,000 2009 MacDon A60-D draper head. #42900 (WI).......................... $35,000 Shelbourne CX84 header. #41474 (WI). . ............................................ $17,500 Cat F540 flex draper head. #10068 (PI).. . ............................................ $55,000 2010 MacDon FD70 flex draper head. #42116 (PI)........................... $65,000 2010 MacDon FD70 header. #40137 (PI)........................................ $62,500 2010 MacDon FD70 header. #40139 (WI)....................................... $62,500 2004 John Deere 630F flex platform. #10012 (LA) Now.................. $17,900 2011 John Deere 635F flex platform. #41978 (PI)........................... $39,000 2004 John Deere 630G flex platform. #9923 (WI)............................ $22,000

2004 John Deere 635 flex platform. #38705 (HA) Now................. $15,900 2009 John Deere 635F flex platform. #42777 (LA).......................... $31,000 2001 John Deere 930 flex platform. #42818 (LA)............................ $7,500 1995 John Deere 930F flex platform. #43313 (PI)............................. $9,000 2004 John Deere 930F flex platform. #43095 (BL).......................... $16,950 1994 John Deere 930F flex platform. #38329 (PI)............................. $6,500 2011 MacDon FD70 flex draper head.#42117 (PI).................. $70,000

PLANTERS

2006 John Deere 1760 #41324 (PI)....... . ............................................ $50,000 2001 John Deere 1770 #42786 (PI)....... . ............................................ $54,000 2011 John Deere 1770 #41262 (LA) Now.................................... $175,000 2011 John Deere 1770, 16R30. #41965 (BL)....................................... $84,500 2012 John Deere 1770 #42625 (BL)...... . .......................................... $121,000 2010 John Deere 1770 #22550 (HA) Now.................................... $129,900 2005 John Deere 1770E #39202 (PI)..... . ............................................ $85,000 2009 John Deere 1770E, 24R30. #41980 (PI)......................... $151,000 2010 John Deere 1770E #42349 (HA)... . .......................................... $131,500 2007 John Deere 1770N #38944 (PH)... . ............................................ $75,000 2005 John Deere 1770NT #41258 (LA). Now....................................... $59,500 2008 John Deere 1770NT #42120 (PI).. . .......................................... $126,000 2009 John Deere 1770NT CCS #40614 (LA) Now............................. $112,900 2007 John Deere 1770W, 12R30. #9248 (WI)....................................... $85,000 1995 John Deere 7200 #41668 (WI)...... . ............................................ $30,000 John Deere 7200 #9711 (WI).... $16,000 2005 White 8200 #41970 (WI)... $43,000 2006 John Deere DB90 #40750 (WI)..... . .......................................... $130,000 2010 John Deere DB90 #42118 (PI)...... . .......................................... $235,000 2010 John Deere DB90 #42119 (PI)...... . .......................................... $235,000

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GRASS HAY FOR COWS

Small square bales.................................$2.50/bale Call Steve Madsen, 406-750-9024, Dutton, MT

##### Songs The Beatles Wrote When They Were Kids: –I Wanna Hold Your Candy –Lucy in the Yard with Dandelions

www.reddigequipment.com BACKHOES

John Deere 310D 4WD, extend-a-hoe, quick coupler, 2 buckets, good rubber, 6500 hours................................ $19,000

CRAWLERS

Cat D3 6 way blade, good undercarriage................... $15,900 Cat D5G crawler......................................................... $89,000 1973 Cat D6C 3306 Cat engine, salt tracks, winch, angle blade, 90% undercarriage. Excellent..................................... Call Cat D7F crawler............................................................... Call 1986 Fiat-Allis 14C good undercarriage, 2600 hours, twin tilt blade, powershift, excellent. Special....$19,500.... $29,500 International TD20E hydraulic tilt, semi u-blade, ripper.......... . ............................................................................ $19,000 John Deere 450............................................................ $7000 1985 John Deere 450E 6-way blade, 16” steel tracks, good undercarriage....................................................... $11,000 2004 Case 621D quick change, 6000 hours, government owned, quality............................................................. Call

Cat 426C 4-in-1 bucket, extend-a-hoe, 4800 hours.... $23,500

EXCAVATORS

Bobcat 435 with 3 buckets, quick change, hydraulic thumb, EROPS with heat and air, fast track, rubber tracks, excellent, work ready, 2300 hours....................................... Call Cat 304CR enclosed cab, rebushed arm, hydraulic thumb, good tracks, 4081 hours......................................... $29,900 Cat 304CCR, enclosed cab, air conditioning, quick coupler, hydrualic thumb, 24” bucket, 2700 hours............... $38,000 Cat 311, hydraulic thumb, quick change, 3 buckets, 20” pads, excellent cab & glass, very straight throughout..... $33,000 1997 John Deere 120LC, hydraulic dual link thumb, quick change, 2 buckets, 8300 hours............................. $41,000 Deere 35ZTS mini-excavator...................................... $16,900 Hitachi EX60-2, comes with 2 additional buckets............ Call Hitachi EX120-2 hydraulic thumb.................................... Call Hitachi ZX200LC hydraulic quick coupler, 37” bucket, hydraulic dual thumb............................................................. $56,000 Kobleco SK75UR excavator....................................... $14,900 Kobelco SK120LC-IV hydraulic dual thumb. ............ $31,000 Komatsu PC78-5 2 buckets, quick coupler, dual link hydraulic thumb, air, blade, 5500 hours. Good operating machine... . ............................................................................ $28,000 Komatsu PC120-6, hydraulic dual link thumb, 3500 hours, recent undercarriage, air. Nice tight machine............. Call Komatsu PC220LC-3 bucket, hydraulic thumb.......... $20,000

FORESTRY

1993 Cat 936F 4-in-1 bucket, air, excellent tires......... $29,900

Cat 518 skidder with grapple...................................... $15,500 Clark 664B skidder with rebuilt engine...................... $13,500 Danzco PT20 delimber, low mount, 500 hours.......... $12,500 Prentice D410B Cummins engine, pilot controls, full rotation grapple, carrier is bad but we have another carrier if needed. Some leaks but will load logs................................ $13,500 Timberjack 2520 Timbco barsaw with lateral tilt, fire suppression system........................................................... $23,500

FORKLIFTS

John Deere 770A grader, 14-ft. blade, 9-ft. stright front blade and front hitch............................................................. Call

SKID STEERS

Bobcat 743 diesel, auxiliary hydraulics, nice bucket..... $8500 Bobcat 843 Isuzu diesel, ROPS, heater, very good bucket, good tires, 2992 hours. Nice older machine......... $11,000 John Deere 260 forks & bucket.................................. $21,500

TRUCKS

1985 Ford F600, BH8 body........................................... $3500 1979 GMC Brigadier dump truck.................................. $8900 1979 GMC 7000 oil & fuel truck, V8, 227,981 miles...... $3000 1987 International F9370 Eagle Cummins Big Cam IV 400 hp, 13 speed, PTO, Hendrickson RTE, rebuilt rear suspension, all new brake components, clutch, differential......... $8500 International Cummins 335, jake brakes, clean cab and very good single sleeper, flatbed with 8-ft. air cylinder controlled ramp, 8-ft. wide, 18-ft. long with 5-ft. beavertail, aluminum wheels, 11R24.5 good rubber.................................. $9500 1993 Kenworth W900 Cat 3406C, RTO 15 speed, D5461, 46,000 lb rear ends, 16-ft. Workman boulder box, high lift gate, asphalt apron, plumbed for pup, dual stainless cleaners, dual tanks, outside aluminum wheels, air up, air down, steerable lift axle, air ride suspension, recent overhaul. Check out the 3 axle gravel pup trailer that Reddig Equipment also has for sale. The trailer and the truck are the perfect compatible fit....................................... $25,000

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New and used for heavy construction machinery rollers, buckets, cabs, forks, blades, brushrakes, thumbs, bucket teeth, tires, undercarriages.

1999 Ingersoll-Rand RT70G 6000# capacity, 21-ft. mast, JD diesel, shuttle shift, power steering, new tires.......... $8500 JCB 506B telescopic forklift............................................. Call JLG 400S telescopic forklift.............................................. Call JLG Lull 644 telescopic forklift, chains......................... $7500 1998 Zoom Boom ZB6037-44 Cummins engine, 6000#, 37-ft. reach, cab, heater, 5000 hours, excellent machine..$21,900 Zoom Boom 8040-44 telescopic forklift........................... Call

GRADERS

1971 Cat 12G 14-ft. moldboard, good tires, engine does not run......................................................................... $38,000 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 1979 Champion 720A good working condition.......... $21,000 1985 Galion A556 AWD, snow wing, front blade........ $28,000

LOADERS

1975 Cat 950 ACS bucket, Cat 3403, 5677 hours............ Call John Deere 644AA 3 yd bucket, ROPS. . ................. $13,000 2002 New Holland LW130 ACS bucket, quick coupler, auxiliary hydraulics, New Holland engine, excellent tires.......... Call

TRAILERS

1988 Cornhusker/Fruehauf gravel pup, 3 axle............ $6000 1979 Zieman, 37x97”, 20 ton, air brakes, wood floor, beavertail, ramps....................................................................... $3000

MISCELLANEOUS

Belarus 800 tractor, good tires...................................... $3500 1983 Ford tractor with Tiger brush cutter, has not been run through shop............................................................ $8500

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Bird collisions with wind turbines reviewed

By Oklahoma State University As wind energy continues to emerge as a green energy alternative to fossil fuels, bird mortality from collisions with the turbines also is on the rise. Previous research suggests anywhere between 10,000 and nearly 600,000 fatal bird collisions occur in the lower 48 of the United States each year. Most of these previous estimates are based on extrapolation of data from a small number of U.S. wind facilities to all U.S. wind turbines. However, researchers in Oklahoma State University’s (OSU) Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management (NREM) recently shed a little more light on the subject, by reviewing studies and industry reports from 59 different wind power facilities across the U.S. Their findings were published in “Biological Conservation,” an international leading journal in the discipline. “We estimate between 140,000 and 328,000 (mean = 234,000) birds are killed annually by collisions with monopole turbines in the contiguous U.S.,” said Scott Loss, NREM assistant professor. “We found support for an increase in mortality with increasing turbine height and support for differing mortality rates among regions, with per turbine mortality lowest in the Great Plains.” This study evaluates only the newer monopole-style turbines and discounts the older lattice-style turbines, which are largely decommissioned in the U.S. It is often argued that the more modern turbines kill relatively few birds compared to the decommissioned turbines; however, this study suggests bird collision mortality rates at new generation monopole turbines can still be considerable. The team found, across the U.S., anywhere from roughly 2.9 to nearly 8 birds are killed per turbine each year. “Turbine height was a strong predictor of mortality rate,” he said. “We did see some regional differences as well.” Turbines measuring from 36 meters up to 80 meters in height, from base to hub of the blades, were used in this study. Loss said the annual per turbine mortality rates on an annual basis increase approximately 10 fold from the shortest to the tallest turbines. Recent research indicates larger turbines may provide more efficient energy generation, and there is a move toward installing taller and taller turbines. “Our finding of increased turbine height being related to increased bird mortality is a cause for concern,” he said. “Bird mortality rates should be taken into consideration, in addition to energy efficiency considerations, when evaluating the greenness of different turbine types.” The future may hold a larger cause for concern for birds as the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has set a goal for 20 percent of the country’s electricity to be produced by wind by 2030. As more, and presumably bigger, wind turbines are introduced to the landscape, Loss estimates the mean total annual bird mortality to be roughly 1.4 million across the number of turbines needed to meet the DOE’s goal. “To minimize bird mortality, we should be conducting thorough risk assessments before placing wind turbines. This process includes taking into account which bird species are present and where the individual turbines will be located,” he said. Wind facilities in the Great Plains usually have widelyspaced turbines in open areas. Wind facilities in California and along the East Coast are often along mountain ridgelines, which can be hotspots for migrating birds. These local differences in topography and turbine arrangement likely contribute to the observed regional differences in bird mortality rates. The “Estimates of bird collision mortality at wind facilities in the contiguous United States” paper (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006320713003522) is the second of a five-part study into human-caused accidental bird mortality. The first, about predation by pet cats, was published this summer, while studies on mortality due to windows on buildings, power lines and vehicles are under review. This research was funded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and conducted in collaboration with the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute. ##### Most wines are made from grapes harvested by machines that scythe through everything in their path, including sticks, rocks, insects, rodents, amphibians, and even larger mammals, all of which can make their way into the end product. This is known to wine growers as MOG, or “material other than grapes.”

Corn market functioning as needed?

By Debra Levey Larson, University of Illinois Corn prices managed a small rally following the USDA’s November 8 Crop Production report that contained a corn production forecast that was not quite as large as feared. Since then, however, new lows have been established and prices are currently only about 10 cents above the pre-report level. According to University of Illinois agricultural economist Darrel Good, the recent corn market commentary has been dominated by two themes. One is that the USDA’s production estimate to be released in January will be larger than the November forecast. The second is that corn consumption for ethanol production will be negatively impacted if EPA’s preliminary rule making for the Renewable Fuels Standards (RFS) for 2014 is actually implemented. Good said that both of these expectations are questionable. “Any change in the January corn production estimate from the November forecast would be the result of a change in either, or both, the estimate of acreage harvested for grain or the U.S. average yield,” Good said. “The November National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) planted acreage estimate was fully consistent with the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) report of planted acreage. Over the previous 10 years, the January U.S. average yield estimate was above the November yield forecast five times and below the forecast five times. Even in the five years when the November yield forecast exceeded the September forecast, as it did this year, the January estimate was below the November forecast twice. Considering the previous 30 years, the January yield estimate was above the November forecast 16 times and unchanged or lower 14 times,” he said. Good said that historically, the January corn production forecast was more heavily influenced by changes in acreage estimates than is currently the case because administrative data (primarily FSA-certified acreage data) were not fully incorporated in the NASS estimates until then. More recently, that data have been incorporated in the October production forecast (November this year). In the six years since 2003, in which the January production estimate exceeded the November forecast, the difference exceeded 80 million bushels of corn only in 2009 (230 million bushels). In the four years when the January production forecast was smaller than the November forecast, the difference ranged from 93 to 210 million bushels. “Recent history suggests that there is a small probability that the January production estimate this year will be large enough to substantially alter expectations of year-ending stocks,” Good said. “The price impact of the production estimate, however, will be co-mingled with the price response to the estimate of Dec. 1, 2013, corn stocks to be released on the same day,” he said. In preliminary rule making for 2014 announced on Nov. 15, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed to effectively reduce the mandate for renewable biofuels (primarily corn-based ethanol) in 2014 from the statutory requirement of 14.4 billion gallons to 13 billion gallons. “Some have interpreted this to mean that, if implemented, the rules would result in less corn consumption for ethanol production during the current marketing year than would have otherwise occurred,” Good said. “That may or may not be the case. Without a change in the rules, blending of ethanol in the domestic motor fuel supply during the 201314 corn-marketing year would still have been limited by the 10 percent blend wall and consumption of relatively small quantities of higher blends. Domestic consumption would have been well short of 14.4 billion gallons and maybe less than 13.3 billion gallons. “The proposed change in the RFS mandate does not necessarily substantially alter prospects for domestic ethanol consumption during the current corn-marketing year,” Good added. “However, as pointed out two weeks ago, domestic ethanol consumption and production will be influenced by factors beyond the mandate. In particular, consumption will be influenced by the extent to which mandates are met with physical blending versus the use of Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) stocks. Those decisions will be influenced by the EPA’s final 2014 rule making and by the perceived risk that the rules could be successfully challenged in court,” he said. Good said that obligated parties may choose to retain RIN inventories until these issues are sorted out. “Ethanol production will also be influenced by changes in stocks of ethanol and by the magnitude and direction of net-ethanol trade. With stocks at a four-year low, further reductions continued on page c13

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EXCAVATOR FOR SALE

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FOR SALE

Disease-resistant peas developed for release

By Jan Suszkiw, Agricultural Research Service New garden- and dry-pea breeding lines developed by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists and their collaborators may offer growers added insurance against Aphanomyces root rot, a disease that can cause crop yield 1993 Freightliner FL112 daycab, losses of 20 to 100 percent. 3176 Cat engine, 350 hp, Eaton 9 1991 Hart 20-ft. steel spring ride Todco air ride converter dolly with The mold-like pathogen that causes the disease, Aphanospeed. This was a beverage truck grain hopper, equipped with landing new air bags. Decent tires and that I bought for a spare. Runs and gear and rear pintle hitch. Can be brakes. Could be fab’d into an exmyces euteiches, infects the roots and underground stems of drives good, dash panel rattles. pulled as a short semi or as a pup tendable tongue.....................$1750 susceptible pea plants and other legumes, rotting them and Tires and brakes are 60%. Nothing using converter dolly, which I just causing stunted growth, lesions, wilted leaves and other Package Deals on these items: spectacular, but a good old truck for happen to have for sale also! Good symptoms. Fungicides aren’t an option, so growers must not much money....................$6500 trailer with like new tarp.........$7500 Truck & Trailer.............. $12,500 either avoid planting in fields with a history of the disease Trailer & Dolly................. $8250 Call Roy at (406) 432-3460, near Shelby, MT or switch to growing non-host crops until pathogen numbers drop to acceptable levels. However, avoidance and crop rotation may not always be economically feasible. HYDRAULIC BREAKER Rental units Furthermore, breeding peas Available for resistance to AphanomyPOST DRIVERS FOR SALE ces has proven difficult be• Skid loader mount • Low profile • Quick and easy on and off cause multiple genes are in• 8” diameter domed cup • Full control of post while driving volved, according to Rebecca • Very low maintanence McGee, a plant geneticist • 3 sizes available ~ 500-, 750-, 1000-ft. lb. • Also available for excavators with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Montana Post Driver (406) 239-4824 USDA’s principal intramural Gold Creek, MT scientific research agency. The resistance genes are also associated with undesirable traits, which cultivated varieties can inherit when crossed with wild germplasm sources, adds McGee, at the ARS Grain Legume Genetics Physiology Research Unit in Pullman, Washington. As an alternative, McGee, ARS geneticist Clare Coyne and other colleagues sought to develop pea germplasm lines that naturally tolerate the pathogen, but do not suffer the same ill effects as susceptible plants—particularly Delmar Richardson (office) Office 406-388-2335 KC Cox (outside sales) not significant yield losses. 406-388-2335 406-270-8630 Coyne is with the ARS Plant Jake (outside sales) 406-270-8630 406-600-6192 Germplasm Introduction and Testing Research Unit, also in Pullman. The pea lines are descenPRODUCTIVE & EFFICIENT, CONDOR dants of an inbred population ADDS TO YOUR BOTTOM LINE. of plants derived from an ARS cross made in 1993 between the cultivar Dark Skin Perfection and germplasm NEW CONDOR GC line 90-2131. Besides their Come see us at tolerance of Aphanomyces root rot, the lines were also COMFORT ZONE MAGIE in chosen for their acceptable The new, roomier Miller SprayView Great Falls, MT agronomic characteristics. and Premium SprayView Cab and MATE in Incorporating the toleroptions offer the best in operator ance trait into elite varieties Billings, MT comfort. could prove especially beneficial to growers in Pacific RUGGED RELIABILITY Northwest and North Central Count on Condor to tackle the states, where Aphanomyces most rigorous field conditions. outbreaks threaten the valWhen it’s toughness you’re after, ued role that peas and other count on Condor to deliver. legumes play in cereal-based crop rotation systems.

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Corn market functioning as needed? continued from page c11

may be small. U.S. ethanol is also expected to experience a positive trade balance in the year ahead. Taken together, these factors suggest that prospects for corn consumption for ethanol production are still near the 4.9 billion bushels projected by the USDA. “Without a meaningful increase in the U.S. production estimate in January, corn prices appear low enough to encourage the increase in consumption made possible by the large 2013 crop. U.S. corn is competitive in the world market, domestic livestock production has been returned to profitability, and ethanol production margins are large,” Good said. “As a result, export and export sales have accelerated, domestic livestock production is expanding, and ethanol production has rebounded. The corn market appears to be functioning as needed, with one exception. The large carry in the futures market price structure encourages carrying unneeded inventory into the next marketing year and also encourages producers to maintain large corn acreage in 2014,” Good said.

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TRUCK FOR SALE

1992 GMC Top Kick truck, 427 gas engine, Allison automatic transmission, 24-ft. van box $5000 will take offers

Phone (406) 644-2429, Charlo, MT

2013 JOHN DEERE 1890 DRILL FOR SALE

2013 John Deere 1890 60-ft. disc air drill with 10” spacing, 430 bushel cart, used very little. Retiring from farming.

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2005 Peterbilt 379 extended hood, Cat C15, 550 hp, 18 speed, 48” flat top, 244” wheelbase, wet kit, 11-24.5 tires, all aluminum, new rod & main bearings, 7” pipe..........................$55,000

1997 Peterbilt 379 short hood, day cab, Detroit, 13 speed, air leaf suspension, 11-22.5 tires, lift axle.......................................................$27,500

2007 International 9400I daycab, ISX Cummins 475 hp, 10 speed, air ride............$30,000

2001 International 9400I Cat C15 475 hp, 13 speed, aluminum wheels, 11-24.5 tires............. .............................................................$20,000 1997 International 4900 DT466, 7 speed, spring suspension, 11-22.5 tires, 6 steel wheels, rollback wrecker body, 13-ft. upper, 28-ft. lower, 3 winches, aluminum deck, rear underreach..... .............................................................$21,000

(2) New 2014 Maurer 40-ft hopper, 11-24.5 tires, spring suspension........................$28,500 NEW 2014 Maurer 24-ft. hopper, single axle, spring suspension................................$18,750 2013 Wilson 41-ft.x66” hopper with air ride, ag hoppers, 4 aluminum wheels, 11-24.5 tires. ..... .............................................................$34,500 1991 & 1996 Western hopper doubles, 40-ft. lead, 24-ft. pup, spring suspension on lead, air ride on pup, Lo-pro 24.5 tires on aluminum wheels, tandem dolly on turntable, new tarps.. ............................................... For set $34,000 1997 Wilson 30-ft. 3 axle hopper pup, spring suspension...........................................$20,500 1969 Wilson hopper................................$5000 2002 Jet 22-ft. steel pup, 11-24.5 tires, steel wheels, drop tongue, removable dolly..$14,500 1978 Colt hopper trailer, 42’8”, spring suspension..........................................................$7500

2010 R-Way 51-ft. belly dump, quad axle, spring suspension, steel wheels, 11-22.5 tires, new caps, very clean....................................$37,500

1990 Western 45-ftx96” flatbed, lead and 1965 Timpte 18-ft pup with turntable, all aluminum wheels, good tires, brakes......$10,000 the pair

2003 Utility Curtain van trailer, 28-ft.x102”...... ................................................................$7500 1996-2001 Great Dane 50-ft. reefers, spread axle, TK unit 2003 Trail King 53-ft step deck, steel wheels, rear axle slide, aluminum floor, 10-ft top, 43-ft lower.....................................................$20,500 2002 Doonan 48-ft.x102” step deck, all steel closed tandem on air, 17.5 tires, aluminum wheels...................................................$18,500

Aluminum Bumpers

Otis forklift, Cummins 4BT, 4 speed, fork extensions......................................... 10,000 2005 Kenworth T800 ISX Cummins, 475 hp, 13 speed, AG-380 suspension, Lo-Pro 24.5 tires, 10 aluminum wheels, headache rack, tool box, step box, chain hanger, double locking rears, 825,000 miles.......................................$36,000

1993 International 9400 Cat 3406C, 425 hp, 10 speed, 11-22.5 tires, aluminum front, steel rears........................................................$9000 2004 Freightliner Columbia, Mercedes engine, 10 speed, midroof sleeper....................$15,000

2004 Kenworth T800 ISX Cummins, 500 hp, 13 speed, AG-380 suspension, Lo-Pro 24.5 tires, 10 aluminum wheels, headache rack, tool box, step box, chain hanger, double locking rears, 851,000 miles.......................................$35,000

2004 Western Star daycab, Detroit, 500 hp, 10 speed, new steer tires, 90% drive tires, 2 aluminum wheels

2003 Kenworth T800 Aerocab flattop, Cat C15, super 10 speed.....................................$26,500

New Aluminum Hub Pilot Wheels

24.5.................................................... $250 22.5.................................................... $235

Storage Trailers for rent by day, week or month

28-ft. to 53-ft. van trailers for storage 28-ft. and 53-ft. reefer trailers New Watson Chalin steerable lift axle with fabricated axle. Includes air kit........$4600 New Watson Chalin steerable lift axle suspension. Includes air kit..........$2600

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New Holland Equipment

SPECIAL PRICING!! 2012 New Holland H8080 windrower, no hours, cab and rear axle suspension, 226 hp 6 cylinder diesel, deluxe package with 416 16-ft. Durabine header.

New Holland Windrowers

New Holland BR7090 Round Balers

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New Holland Air Drills

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New Holland Suspended Sprayers

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USED HEADERS

2011 New Holland T9030 4WD, 498 hours, 385 hp engine, 16 speed powershift, 710/70R42 tires, PTO, luxury cab, HID lights, weight package. #UTNH94............................................... JUST IN

2009 New Holland / Honey Bee 4255 Grain Belt PLUS 42-ft. flex draper header, UII plastic finger reel, hydraulic fore and aft, hydraulic tilt, gauge wheels, transport trailer, fits John Deere 70 series combine. #UHHB02................................... CALL 2005 New Holland 74C 30-ft. flex auger header, poly cutter bar with pickup reels. #UCNH53...$25,000 New Holland 973 30-ft. flex header, fits TR series. #UCNH59...................................................$8500 1998 New Holland 973 30-ft. flex header. #UCNH64...............................................$12,000 Massey-Ferguson pickup header, 13-ft., fits 510, 750 and 760. #UHMF61......................................$500

2011 New Holland T7-210 MFD, powershift transmission, 750 hours, both PTO and 3-point, loader/ bucket/grapple. #UTNH95........................ Just in

USED SKID STEER

1995 New Holland 9680 4WD, 350 hp, approx. 4400 hours, standard transmission, 855 Cummins, 20.8x42 tires. Nice! #UTNH92................$65,000 1995 Agco 8630 MFD, 2900 hours, 3-point hitch, 540/1000 PTOs, 145 hp, powershift transmission, DuAl loader and grapple fork. #UTAG07.$36,000

2010 New Holland L175 skid steer, 450 hours, 2000# lift, cab with heat, 2 speed hydro, 72” bucket. #USNH28...............................................$35,000

Glasgow, Montana

USED ROUND BALERS

1992 New Holland 660 with Bale Command, standard pickup, 1000 PTO. #UHN108.....................$7500 1994 New Holland 660 auto wrap, 1000 PTO. #UHNH86................................................ $11,900 Hesston 560 with auto tie, 540 PTO. #UHHS51...... . ................................................................$5500 2002 Hesston 856A automatic, twine tie, 4500 bales, wide pickup. #UHHS54.............................. $9500 1999 Hesston 856T 5x6 bales, 75” wide pickup, bale kicker. #UHHS43..................................... $11,500 Vermeer 605M, twine, net wrap, wide pickup, hydraulic bale bicker, 540 PTO. #UHVM40............ $19,000 1998 Vermeer 605L twine & mesh wrap, hydraulic bale kicker. #UHVM31............................. $12,000 1994 Vermeer 605K round baler, 1000 PTO. #UHVM33.................................................. $7500 2004 John Deere 567 round baler, twine, net wrap, 1000 PTO, MegaWide pick up, 21,000 bales. #UHJD34................................................ $16,800

USED HAY PROCESSORS

2002 Brandt VSF-X bale processor, 1000 PTO, floor chain, hydraulic chute, left hand discharge. #UHBT00...................................................$7500

USED SPRAYERS

Flex-Coil S67XL 130-ft. wheel boom, FlexControl monitor, Auto Rate, combo jets. #USF178........... . ............................................................... Just In 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, non auto rate. #USF173............................................$6500 1995 Flexi-Coil System 65 80-ft. boom, 1000 gallon tank, windscreens, 3-switch controller. #USF171....................................................$5000 Flexi-Coil 65 80-ft., 1000 gallon tank, 3-switch controller. #USF171..............................................$5000 1996 Brandt QF2500 100-ft. wheel boom, twin tank, twin boom, with Auto Rate, 18.4x26 tires, foam marker, Ace hydraulic & PTO pump. #USBT12... . ..............................................................$10,900 2005 New Holland SF115 90-ft. suspended boom, HMIC pump, windscreens, FlexControl, Auto Rate......................................................... Just In

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1950

64 Years

2014

Glasgow, MT

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USED AIR DRILLS

AS1220 Plus II – The Largest-Capacity Apache Introducing the Plus II Package IN STOCK

2013 New Holland P2060 70-ft. air drill with 10” spacing, 41/2” steel wheels, double shoot, stealth openers......................................................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 2008 New Holland SD550 70-ft. air drill with 10” spacing, single shoot, 41/2” steel packers, SC430 tow between cart, variable rate. #UDNH13.Justin 2008 New Holland SD440A 51-ft. air drill with 10” spacing, 31/2” steel double shoot, SC380 tow between cart, Dutch openers................... Just In

Bourgault 5710 59-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, mid row coulters, 5350 tow between tank with 8” auger, Eagle Beak points with anhydrous setup. #UDB006................................................$79,000 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 5.5” rubber, 550# trips, single shoot with tow between Flexi-Coil 3450 variable rate tank. #UDF216....... . ..............................................................$63,000 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550 # trips, 31/2” steel packer wheels, goose shooters, double shoot with 3450 tow between cart, variable rate drive, dual fan. #UDF233.................. Just In 2006 New Holland SD440A 39-ft. air drill, 10” spacing, double shoot, stealths, 41/2” steel packers, SC430 tow between cart, mechanical drive, 30.5x32 tires. #UDNH19................................................ Just in

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Booms that are structurally rated in excess Torque converted, powershift of 4 g-force Mechanical drive transmission Unique wet system Pivoting front axle and oscillating joint Fill station close to entry Unmatched traction State of the art noise dampening Industry best fuel economy Standard 5-year warranty True 360° visability Raven® & Trimble® Precision Solution factory installed

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CONSIGNMENTS 2006 New Holland SD440 58-ft. air drill, 10” spacing, 550 lb. trips, 41/2” steel packers, single shoot, basic blockage, stealth with 4” spread tips, SC430 tow between cart, DuAl fan, variable drive, 42” dual tires. #UDNH12........................................ Just in 1998 John Deere 1820 40-ft air drill, 10” spacing, 31/2” steel packers, double shoot, 787 tow behind cart. #UDJ164.................................................. Just in

1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550# trips, double shoot, 4” rubber packers, stealth openers with 3450 tow between cart, mechanical drive, 30.5x32 tires..................................$59,000

1995 Concord 3612 air drill, 12” spacing, ext. cushion shanks, single shoot, Farmland boots, 2400 tow between cart, diesel fan drive. #UDCN12.$29,000 2004 Flexi-Coil 2340 tow between air cart, variable rate drive, dual fan, 23.1x26 R3 tires. #UDF226.. ...............................................................$26,500

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1996 John Deere 8570, 4WD, 250 hp, 18.4R42 duals, 3-pt., 1000 PTO, 12 speed, 9000 hours... Just In

2008 Miskin scraper, 13-yd., 13-ft. cut, 11x24.5 tires, swivel hitch with Raven laser system 1/2 mile range....................................................... Just In

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Glasgow, Montana

USED COMBINES

1983 Versatile 1150 4WD tractor, 470 hp Cummins, 30.5x32 tires (good), new clutch.............. Just in

2007 New Holland CR-9070 1383 separator hours, 20.8R42 duals, straw chopper, moisture/yield, dual speed rotor, 400 hp diesel, 330 bushel grain tank, deluxe mirrors. #UCNH69...................... JUST IN 2000 New Holland TR99, Honeybee 994 36-ft. header, 2100 separator hours. #UCNH41..CALL 1998 New Holland TR98 2300 separator hours, SP 36-ft. Honey Bee. #UCNH57.................. JUST IN

2012 New Holland CR-8090 337 separator hours, 450 hp, Class 8, abrasive package, 620-70R42 duals. UCNH73........................................ Just in

John Deere 4010 diesel, 2 rear hydraulics, good tires, F11 Farmhand loader................................$5500

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

1996 Concord 4412 (red) air drill, 3 rank, 12” spacing, ext. cushion shanks, disc levelers, 650x15 heavy duty packers, Farmland boots, 2300 tow behind cart, hydraulic fan, 7” auger....................$46,000 2-Lilliston 2050 disc drills, 7” spacing with fertilizers and 2-drill hitch. Each................................$2000 2-Melroe 201 & 204 10-ft. drills, 7” spacing, 2-drill hitch with fertilizer. Each............................$1000 2004 Flexi-Coil 67XL 124-ft. wheel boom, windscreens, walking beam axles, Auto Rate.$18,000 2003 Flexi-Coil 100-ft. wheel boom sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, auto rate, windscreens, dual bodies. SN 113271..............................................$15,000 2004 New Holland SF115 134-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon, 18.4x26 tires, HMIC pump, Flexi-Control Auto Rate, dual nozzles, windscreens.............$14,500 2000 Brandt QF1500 80-ft. wheel boom sprayer, 1000 gallon tank, 3-switch control, hydraulic drive pump..........................................................$6000 Melroe 216 Spra-Coupe, 719 hours, new 200 gallon tank, 50-ft. boom, water cooled engine, foam marker.......................................................$7500 International 140 48” roll over plow, 16” bottoms, 3-pt. mount.........................................................$3500 Vermeer 605K round baler, twine tie, 540 PTO.$7500 2000 Vermeer 605L round baler, 540 PTO drive with gathering wheels, nice shape....................$7500 Vermeer 605L round baler, twine & net wrap, gathering wheels..................................................$5500 1992 Gleaner R72 combine, 2530 separator hours, 30.5x32 tires, 390 hours on new engine.............. . ..............................................................$49,500 1992 Gleaner R72 combine, 2277 separator hours, 30.5x32 tires, 30-ft. header and trailer.....$45,000 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.................$8500 Gleaner 13-ft. pickup header with Melroe attachment...........................................................$1500 Brandt 1515 belt transfer auger, 15” with new 15 hp Kohler engine.............................................$6900

USED WINDROWER

Ford 9N tractor, new tires, new paint, 3-pt. hitch, 540 PTO, very nice............................................$3900 2007 K-Hart 60-ft. no-till air drill, 10” spacing, Bourgault 4350 tow behind air cart...............$125,000

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

2010 New Holland H8040 swather, 130 hp, cab and rear axle suspension, deluxe cab, 16-ft. HS header, 750 hours.................................... Just In 2005 John Deere 4895 swather, 18-ft. double sickle auger header, approximately 1200 hours.Just In

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We are your Meridian and Grain Max bins stocking dealer

Smooth-wall Hopper Bottom Bins We have bins IN STOCK and ready to deliver

Grain, fertilizer, seed and feed storage for on-farm and agri-business

Horizontal & Vertical Poly Tanks

Full Line Ag Chemicals

INCLUDING BULK GLYPHOSATE

Wiese Sweeps

14” & 16” In Stock

1650- to 3000-gallon tanks in stock ATV Skid Sprayers

Available in 50- and 100-gallon. Booms or boomless. 7 gallon/minute electric pump or 4 hp. Honda gas engine. Adjustable SwingAway control arm. Master shut-off. Left/right shut-off valves at booms. Liquidfilled gauge. Pressure regulator. TeeJet components. Full drain tank.

Liquid Fertilizer 28-0-0 in stock Delivery available

F/S MFG. 4 Trailer Sprayers 4 ATV Sprayers 4 Truck Mount Sprayers 4 Self Propelled Sprayers

On-the-farm Tire Service A complete line of tires for agricultural applications.

We make hydraulic hoses.

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Assessing the U.S. population’s sodium intake

By Rosalie Marion Bliss, Agricultural Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists used an automated dietary survey tool they developed to accurately estimate how much sodium volunteers consumed as part of their daily diets. The scientists, with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS), found that the volunteers’ sodium intake estimates were 90 to 93 percent accurate among men and women. Sodium intake has become a hot topic as public policymakers address regulatory proposals aimed at lowering sodium in foods. In 2010, the Institute of Medicine issued a report recommending that new national sodium standards be implemented by the federal government. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency. Researchers at the ARS Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center in Beltsville, Maryland, developed the Automated Multiple Pass Method (AMPM), an innovative surveying tool used to obtain information on the amounts of foods and beverages consumed by a survey volunteer during a 24-hour period. Several major food manufacturers have long been implementing sodium-reduction strategies through self-regulation. The usefulness of proposed regulatory steps will depend on accurate and practical methods to monitor the U.S. population’s sodium intake. The accuracy of sodium intake was calculated as the ratio of reported dietary intake to that estimated from urinary sodium excretion. The results showed that the dietary sodium intake estimates reported by volunteers derived using the ARS survey interview method were accurate when crosschecked against the urinary sodium excretion data. Results from this study are significant because they demonstrate that the dietary survey method is a valid tool for estimating sodium intake as well as energy intake. The current ARS national food and nutrient intake survey uses the automated tool for both in-person and telephone interviews. The automated tool will continue to accurately estimate the population’s sodium intakes from foods as food composition databases produced by ARS are routinely updated to reflect changes in the salt content of foods consumed, according to the study’s lead author Donna Rhodes, a nutritionist at the Beltsville center. The study was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Accurately comparing and pricing feed options

By University of Nebraska Feed cost account for approximately 40-70% of the annual cow costs involved in producing a weaned calf. Purchased and supplemental feed can be a significant portion of feed costs for the cow herd. When comparing possible feed options for purchase, compare feeds on a price per unit of total digestible nutrients, which is energy, and a price per unit of crude protein. To accurately compare feeds to each other, do so on a dry matter basis, all water being removed. There are other things to consider when comparing possible feeds to one another. These include cost of delivery to the operation, storage and feeding expense, as well as loss and waste. Once all of these costs and losses have been calculated, feeds can be compared to one another on a cost per unit actually consumed. This gets to the true cost and allows for the most accurate comparison of feeds to one another. The UNL Extension Feed Cost Cow-Q-Lator is an Excel® spreadsheet that allows producers to accurately compare feeds to one another. When the inputs have been entered into the spreadsheet it will calculate and compare feeds to one another based on the following criteria. Purchase Cost of Nutrient Delivered Cost of Nutrient Fed Cost of Nutrient Consumed Cost of Nutrient Amount of Feed Needed for the Herd Total Cost of Feed for the Feeding Period Producers have found the Feed Cost Cow-Q-Lator tool to be an efficient way to accurately compare feeds and purchase those that are most cost effective. To learn more, please view the webinar “Using the Feed Cost-Q-Lator.”

Potential new use for spent corn grains

By Marcia Wood, Agricultural Research Service Kitty litter that’s nearly 100 percent biodegradable can be made by processing spent grains left over from corn ethanol production. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plant physiologist Steven F. Vaughn and his colleagues have shown that litter made with these grains as the starting material may prove to be more environmentally friendly than popular but nonbiodegradable clay-based litters. After use, clay litters mostly end up in landfills.   Spent grains are also known as DDGs, short for “dried distiller’s grains.” A DDGs-based litter may provide a new and perhaps higher-value market for the tons of DDGs that corn ethanol refineries now primarily market as a cattle feed ingredient. In preliminary studies, Vaughn’s group tested “x-DDGs.” These are DDGs that, after being used for ethanol production, are treated with one or more solvents to extract any remaining, potentially useful natural compounds. The team’s laboratory experiments yielded a suggested formulation composed of the x-DDGs and three other compounds: glycerol, to prevent the litter from forming dust particles when poured or pawed; guar gum, to help the litter clump easily when wet; and a very small amount of copper sulfate, for odor control. The resulting litter is highly absorbent, forms strong clumps that don’t crumble when scooped from the litter box, and provides significant odor control, according to Vaughn. He’s based at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research in Peoria, Illinois. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency.   The idea of using corn or other grains as the basis of an environmentally sound cat litter isn’t new. But the Peoria team may be the first to extensively study the potential of x-DDGs as the primary component of a litter, and to make their results publicly available.

##### Elrod came over to Dwayne’s trailer to watch the big game on his new cable TV. When Dwayne turned the TV on, the picture kept moving up and down and wouldn’t stop no matter what he did. “There’s yer problem,” said Elrod, pointing to a wire behind the TV with alligator clips on each end. “You hooked it up with a jumper cable.”

2011 Ford Fiesta SES, 4 cylinder, automatic, moon roof & more, only 11,000 miles, warranty....................................................$13,995

2012 Nissan Exterra Pro 4x4, V6, automatic, leather, trailer tow & more, 22,000 miles, warranty....................................................$23,995

Trailers IN STOCK

• Utility flatbeds • Flatbed car haulers • Enclosed cargo • Enclosed car hauler

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Chevrolet diesel 6.5L engine Call (406) 492-6358, Avon, MT

WHEEL LINES FOR SALE

2- Wade Rain 1320-ft. wheel lines, 5” pipe, self levelers

$500 each

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FUEL TRUCK FOR SALE

1997 International fuel truck with two 1100 gallon compartments each with its own pump, meter and hose. Current test. Nice Truck!

$13,000 Phone 406-253-1001

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American Ag Series NEW 2014 Timpte hopper, 40-ft.x 66”x96”, ag hoppers, spring ride, FOB David City, Nebraska

$31,100

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2013 Ford Expedition EL 4x4, 5.4L V8, automatic, heated leather, power fold 3rd seat, power lift gate, 7000 miles, as new, warranty... ...........................................................$37,995

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2013 Ford F250 Lariat short wheel base, crew cab, 4x4, 6.7L diesel, gooseneck hitch, bed liner & more!..... Up to $5000 Cash Back or 0.0% for 60 months - oac

2013 Ford F150 XLT super crew, 4x4, 5.0L, V8, automatic, 2 in stock, low miles, lots of warranty.

2013 Ford F150 Platinum Edition super crew, 4x4, 3.5L Ecoboost, moon roof, navigation, tonneau cover, power running boards...... ................................ Up to $5000 Cash Back or 0.0% for 60 months - oac

2013 Ford Flex SEL AWD, 3.5L V6, automatic, rear heat & air, heated seats, Sync, Sirius and more, 15,000 miles, warranty.......$24,995

2012 Ford Escape XLT 4x4, 4 cylinder, automatic, power windows, locks, seat, 20,000 miles, warranty....................................$18,995

2013 Ford Escape 2.0L Ecoboost, 4x4, automatic, 3 in stock to choose from SE and SEL, well equipped, low miles, warranty................... ...................................... Priced from $24,495

2011 Ford Fusion SE 4 cylinder, automatic, 23,000 miles, warranty........................$14,995

Trailers IN STOCK

• Dump trailers • Tilt deck trailers • Gooseneck flatbeds • Gooseneck stock

CALL US - We likely have the trailer you need!

2013 Ford Edge SEL AWD, 3.5L, V6, auto2000 Ranger XLT supercab, 4x2, 4.0L, V6, matic, power locks, windows, seat, 15,000 5 speed, cruise, tilt, air conditioning, 128,000 miles, warranty....................................$25,995 miles, very clean....................................$4995 We advertise our best Cash-No Trade Prices - Trades figured from Retail - * Includes Factory Incentives

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DEADLINE FOR FEBRUARY ISSUE IS JANUARY 31

M & W MACHINE 3 CNC Lathe Work with 81/2" spindle bore ✓ Irrigation Pump Repair ✓ Heavy Duty Industrial Machining and Repair ✓ Portable Line Boring ✓ Welding ✓ Large Lathe and Mill Work ✓ Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Machine Work

Largest Capacity CNC Cylinder Boring & Line Boring within 500 mile radius

1-855-285-0179 or 406-285-0179 Mark Oelke – Owner 20 W. Cedar • PO Box 788 • Three Forks, MT 59752 Visit us on the web at: www.mwmachine.net

Judge Quinton Smith of Lebanon, Tennessee chose TJS Dakota Y125 as Jr. Reserve Champion Female at the Junior Red Angus Show at NILE in Billings, October 17, 2013. The female was sired by TJS Berry Cherry 8801 and shown by Cash Shick of Lodge Grass, Montana.

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BIG SKY HYDRAULICS

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

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

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

Locally owned by Mike Yuhas & Mark Allen

Reserve Champion Gelbvieh bull at NILE Gelbvieh/Balancer Show was Meadowlark Investment. Shown by Trevor Carlisle, Redmond, Utah. Sire: Future Investment. Judge for the Gelbvieh/Balancer Show at NILE was Bruce Kiesewetter of Letts, Iowa.

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big EQUIPMENT CO. 1287 Hwy 87 West, HAVRE, MT FAX: 406-265-9367 www.bigequipment.com

RON HARMON MANAGER/OWNER CELL: 406-265-0096 HOME: 406-265-9808

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

New Seed Master Drills - 50-ft. x12”, 54-ft.x12” (can be increased to 60-ft.), 70-ft.x12”, 70-ft.x12” with 300 BV on board seed tank with Zone Command individual row metering. Tank’s Available - 300 TD 820 BV (tow between) TBTW or (tow behind) TB

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

2013 Seed Master CT-TXB-M70 70’x12” spacing, lift kit, auto adjust packing force sensor....................... Call 2013 Seed Master CT-TXB-M700 300 bushel on board tank..................................................................... Call 2013 Seed Master CT-TXB-M50 50’x12” spacing, tire in tire option, wiring and shank pressure hose extension, fixed rear wheel to castering rear wheel, auto packing with touch screen display, in cab monitor.......... Call

Introducing our New Versatile Line

Versatiles We Have Available Versatile 310 tractor...............Call for details! Versatile 550 tractor...............Call for details! Versatile 550 Deltatrack.........Call for details! Versatile 2375 tractor.............Call for details! Versatile RT 490 combine......Call for details! Versatile SX275 sprayer.........Call for details!

MISCELLANEOUS

2013 Versatile SX 275 120-ft. boom sprayer, Envizio Pro with Phoenix 200 GPS, Smart Trax Kit 3D.................................................. Just In Summers sprayer, 1000 gallon tank, foam marker 100-120-ft. wide, single nozzles.....................................................................................$5000 1999 New Holland 688 round baler...........................................$15,000 1983 GMC 6 ton fertilizer spreader truck, 8.2 Detroit engine, Allison transmission, Raven controller, GPS, light bar......................$20,000 Friggstad 2025 30-yard hydraulic scraper.................................$55,000

New and Used J&M Grain Carts

Different models, bushel capacity and pricing...Give us a CALL

TILLAGE EQUIPMENT

(2) 1984 Summers heavy harrows. Each...................................$29,500 International 490 32-ft. disk, very good condition......................$14,500 John Deere 230 tandem disk, disks - 70%................................$12,500 2005 Morris 8900 60’x12” chisel plow with harrows...................$49,000 Melroe 503 44-ft. plow...................................................................$4500 Moldboard 8 bottom plow, made by White Equipment...................... Call Clark Melroe 903-816 moldboard plow, 8 bottom, 16”..................... Call

2006 Seed Master 60’x12” with Flexi-Coil double shoot distribution and towers, PNV packers, new seed and fertilizer knives................................................................................................................................$119,500 2012 Seed Master 40’x10”, (2) 190 bushel or 380 bushels total on board tanks, tire in tire, dual castering wings, 24” fill auger, auto packing...................................................................................................$190,000 Seed Master 46’x12” drill, with tank............................................................................................................ Call

COMBINES

(2) 2011 Case IH 8120s one with 274 hours, one with 276 hours..CALL 2004 Case IH 8010 2040 separator hours, 2700 engine hours, has IH 2020 30-ft. flex head, upgraded Monitor Pro 600, Contour Master, chopper, long auger, moisture/yield, new rotary drive kit................... . ...................................................................Combine only $175,000 With header.........................................................................$200,000 2011 Case IH 7120 600 separator hours, hopper topper, chopper, Pro 600 monitor.........................................................................$228,500 2011 Case IH 7088 573 hours, Color Touch monitor, chopper..$185,000 1993 Case IH 1688 3243 engine hours, new heavy clean grain boot with cross auger, update to 11/4” shaft..........................................$45,000 1988 Case IH 1680 Stk#: 1701........................................................ Call Case IH 1680 with header, 4112 hours. Stk#: 1689...................$29,500 1996 New Holland TR98 2621 separator hours, a lot of recent work done. Very clean unit..............................................................$55,000 1987 New Holland TR96 3000 separator hours........................$39,000 John Deere 9770 750 separator hours, custom cutter package duals, 2WD, nice machine..............................................................$195,000 2003 John Deere 9750 1792 separator hours, 925 header.....$110,000 John Deere 9660 STS, 1200 engine hours, chopper, 30-ft. auger, 18.4x42 singles, bin extensions........................................................$182,000 2003 John Deere 9650 STS, 2734 separator hours, chopper.$110,000 1991 John Deere 9500 2966 engine hours, 2300 separator hours........ . ............................................................................................$45,000 2004 Cat Challenger 670 600 separator hours, with pickup....$155,000 2001 Cat Lexion 470 1550 separator hours, has a 4K adapter for Honey Bee, updates, 3D sieve............................................................... Call 1995 Gleaner R62 2918 separator hours. Stk#: 1693................$39,500 Gleaner R60, 2882 hours...........................................................$22,500 Gleaner R Series, pickup header with attachment.......................$6500 Gleaner N6, 2250 hours, 24-ft. header and pickup reel.............$10,000

OTHER AIR & CONVENTIONAL DRILLS

Case IH 8500 45-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, rubber packers. Good condition....................................................................................... $19,500 Bourgault 3310 55’x10” with 6450 cart, excellent condition... $330,000 2008 Bourgault 3310 55-ft., 3/4” carbide tips, deluxe fill auger, 591 monitor, manual rate control, 6450 tow behind tank.......... $249,500 2000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, single shoot (can be double shoot), 3450 tank..................................................... $65,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57’x9” spacing, steel packers, 2340 variable rate cart.. . ........................................................................................... $55,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, new style disbribution system, capped steel packers, single shoot, 2320 tank.................... $49,500 2000 New Noble 392 42-ft. drill, tow behind cart, 8” auger, 7” spacing, steel packers........................................................................ $39,500 Concord 50-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 3400 tow behind tank. Very clean. . ........................................................................................... $35,000

HEADERS & ATTACHMENTS

2005 MacDon 973 36-ft. header with pick up reel and transport.$45,000 Case IH 1020 flex head with pickup reel. Stk#: 1696.................$12,000 John Deere 930 header, regular reel with air reel......................$12,000 John Deere 214 pickup header with pickup attachment. Stk#: 1691...... .................................................................................................$6500 Variety of headers & variety of brands/prices vary - CALL

Westfield Augers

8x36 with hydraulic transport mover & 10x36 auger

We are your dealer for:

Concord 60x12 air drill, shanks replaced with Edge-On shanks, diesel motor (if you want it can be a fan motor), 3000 cart............ $35,000 Great Plains 45-ft. air drill, 7” spacing.......................................$35,000 (2) Sets Case IH 7200 14-ft. x 7” hoe drills, boxes good shape, fair tires, 3 rank, steel packers, extra parts....................................... Set $9500 (3) International 7100 rubber packers, regular hitch. Each..........$2000 International 150 14’ drills, 12” spacing. Each..............................$1000 (4) John Deere 9350 drills with fertilizer, steel packers. Each.......$1500 Flexi-Coil 2340 variable rate tow behind cart............................$29,500

Getting Ready To Go to its new owner:

Big Bud 900/50

See our complete listing of tractors. Big Bud 600/50 KT 1150 motor, major component work, twin disk transmission, 75,000# Clark axles, new paint, new 30.5x32 tires...... ............................................................................................$180,000 Big Bud 550/50 550 hp, 2610 Series transmission, 70,000 lb. Clark axles, new paint and interior..........................................................$125,000 Big Bud 525/50 600 hp, 1110 hours, 1150 motor, new style ROPS cab.......................................................................................$125,000 Big Bud 525/50 rebuilt transmission........................................$110,000 Big Bud 500/30, 475 hp, 8V-92 engine, duals @ 60%, Clark axles, 4 remotes, new paint................................................................$95,000 1979 Big Bud 450/50, 30.5x32 duals, 4037 hours....................$89,500 Big Bud KT450 1150 Cummins 450 hp, 13 speed Fuller transmission, 70,000# Clark axles, needs paint..........................................$29,500 1979 Big Bud 360/30, updated wiring, new paint and interior, 3327 hours. Set up for air drill hydraulics..................................................$95,000 1973 Big Bud HN360.................................................................$29,500 Big Bud HN320..........................................................................$39,500 2002 Case IH STX450 4WD, 5 remotes, 710x38 duals at 50%, 5500 hours....................................................................................$115,000 2010 Case IH Puma 210, 650 hours, MFWD, 4WD, 3 hydraulics, CVT transmission, Full Auto Guidance.......................................$149,500 2002 Case IH JXV100 MFD, 85 hp, cab, air, 3-pt., PTO, LX252 loader, 2450 hours............................................................................$45,000 1992 Case IH 7120 Magnum 7400 hours, Leon 808 front end loader, no 3-point, 540/1000 PTO.....................................................$59,500 Versatile 1150 525 hp, 30.5x32 duals........................................$59,500 Versatile 895..............................................................................$37,500 Versatile 875 355 hp, 855 Cummins, 20.8x38 tires 50%...........$25,000 Versatile 875 355 hp, 855 Cummins..........................................$25,000 Allis Chalmers HD-5 dozer, draw bar, ROPS, canopy.................$7500 Wagner 17, factory installed 318 Detroit diesel engine, 23.1x30 tires, factory duals, dual hydraulics. Rare, all original, good condition........ ..............................................................................................$29,500 Wagner soil packer with dozer, FWD.........................................$15,000 2005 Montana Tractor 5740C 57 hp, 1069 hours, 3-point, 540 PTO...... ..............................................................................................$19,500 Agco 8610 MFD tractor, 5529 hours, 94-100 hp, PTO, 3-point, shedded.........................................................................................$39,500 1988 John Deere 8650 PTO, recent engine work, closed-centered hydraulics...............................................................................$35,000 1968 John Deere 2510 4708 hours, JD 148 loader...................$14,500 Steiger Panther ST325 4WD.....................................................$19,500

SPRAYERS

2013 Versatile SX275 120-ft. boom sprayer, Smart Trax kit............. Call Brandt QF2000 sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, hydraulic drive, wind cones. .................................................................................................$9500 Ag Shield 100-ft. sprayer, 1000 gallon tank..................................$6500 Summers sprayer, 1000 gallon tank, monitor................................$5000

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The deadline for advertising for the February issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be January 31.

GOETTLICH BROTHERS TRUCKING

CUSTOM HAULING Cattle, hay and grain

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Online access to spotted wing drosophila genome could accelerate research

By Daniel Robison, Oregon State University Oregon State University (OSU) hopes to aid to compare the genetic differences between research on the fruit-damaging spotted wing the spotted wing drosophila and closely drosophila by providing online access to the related drosophila species. fly’s newly sequenced genome. In the process, scientists hope to pinOSU anticipates that scientists will use point odors and tastes attractive to the fly, its new SpottedWingFlyBase website to potentially leading to the creation of new develop ways to combat the invasive pest. pheromone-based baits to trap it. They will Since its launch in November, spottedalso try to match the biology of the fly with wingflybase.oregonstate.edu has been used pesticides that will be more effective. by researchers in dozens of countries, said The genome may also eventually aid Vaughn Walton, an entomologist with the American fruit exports, especially to counOSU Extension Service. tries fearful of invasion from the pest. By “Scientists from all over the world are finding genetic markers unique to the fly, sciinterested in knowledge locked inside the entists hope to craft a DNA test that quickly fly’s genetic material,” he said. “Genes will determines if larvae found in fruit ready for help reveal the pest’s behavior, pesticide shipping are spotted wing drosophila. resistance and other biological attributes that Native to Asia, the fly was first detected will point the direction for future research.” in the United States in 2008 and has since The fly’s genome was sequenced by at the spread across the continent. It lays eggs in University of California at Davis by Joanna ripe and ripening fruit, which its larvae eat, Chiu, David Begun and Frank Zalom. The causing blemishes that ruin the fruit’s value. sequencing is the subject of a paper in the Significant losses to fruit crops have been December issue of the journal G3: Genes, reported in the U.S., Canada and Europe, Genomes and Genetics. OSU’s Walton is a said Walton, who an assistant professor in co-author. the College of Agricultural Sciences DepartOregon State’s website allows researchers ment of Horticulture.

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4-2008 Freightliner FLD120SD 515 Detroit, RTLO18913 transmission, 14,600# front, 46,000# rears, double differential lock, steerable lift axle, 240,000 miles. Each.............$47,500

1994 Peterbilt 378 tri-axle dump trucks, N14 460 Cummins, 15 speed, 18,000# front axle, 46,000# 2 speed rear axles, 16-ft. dump box, plumbed................................$37,500

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2-2000 Kenworth T800 475 Cat, 10 speed, 42” sleeper, 540,000 miles, 265” wheelbase. Each...........$29,500

JUST IN

1999 Kenworth T800H 475 Cat, 13 speed, 18,000# front, 46,000# rears, 605,000 miles. 1997 Peterbilt 379 3406E Cat, 10 speed, 240” wheelbase.

1997 International 8100 Super 16 dump truck, Cummins M11, 370 hp, 10 speed, 18,000# front, 18-ft. aluminum box, 2 steerable lift axles, strong arm, 29,500# light weight.....$27,500

1997 Peterbilt 378 with Series 60 Detroit, 13 speed, 60” mid-roof sleeper, all aluminum wheels........$24,500

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

2- 2004 Western Star 4900SB C15 Cat, 13 speed, 37,000 miles on inframe. Each..........................$29,500 1999 International 4900 single axle tractor, DT530, 275 hp, Allison automatic, 10,000# front, 21,000# rear, 185,000 miles.......................$17,500

1996 Mack CL713 tri-axle dump truck, E7 427 Mack engine, 18 speed, Camel Back suspension, 16ft. box, plumbed for pup........$29,500

1991 Kenworth T600, N14 Red Top Cummins, 15 speed, 3.70 ratio, air ride. 2 years on factory recondition.... .............................................$15,500

1987 Peterbilt 378 Big Cam III, 400 Cummins, 8LL transmission, Hendrickson suspension, 15-ft. box, plumbed................................$20,000 1990 Kenworth W900 3406B Cat, 425 hp, 18 speed, Hendrickson susupension, wet kit, new paint............. .............................................$19,500 Check out our website:

2002 Mack RD688 with E7 460 Mack, 18-speed, 14,000# front, 44,000# rears on Camel Back, 300,000 miles. .............................................$29,500

1993 Kenworth T800 N14 430 Cummins, 15 speed, new paint....$17,500

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1987 Peterbilt 359 dump truck, Big Cam IV 350, 9 speed, all aluminum wheels, 15-ft. box with hi-lift tailgate.. .............................................$19,500

2002 Kenworth T800 tri axle sleeper truck, C15 Cat, 475 hp, 10 speed, AG 400 suspension, steerable lift axle.... .............................................$33,500

1999 Kenworth T800B C12 Cat, 430 hp, 13 speed, 14,600# front, 46,000# rears.....................................$27,500

1992 Landall 40-ft. tandem axle belly dump............................$13,500

2002 Western 48-ft. spread axle, flatbed convertible hopper bottom.. $17,500

Many other construction trucks & trailers available.

Beef demand challenges ahead

By Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef production is falling at the end of 2013 and is expected to fall sharply in the coming year. This reduction in beef supply will add significant additional pressure to increase wholesale and retail beef prices. This leads to much concern in the beef industry that beef will “price itself out of the market”. These concerns are understandable and there is indeed much uncertainty about beef markets for the next couple of years. However, it is important to remember how demand works and keep in mind the many factors involved in demand. While there is concern that consumers will buy less beef with higher prices, it is important to keep in mind that there will be less beef on the market and thus a need to ration beef. The economic principle of demand is based on the concept that when a smaller quantity is available, higher prices will ration beef to those consumers who are most willing and able to purchase beef. In general, the idea that higher prices will restrict consumption of beef is precisely what will be needed to balance supply and demand in the coming months. However, beef demand is very complex. Beef is not a single market but rather consists of many distinct but related markets. At higher prices, there will be much substitution between beef products and also with other protein sources. The unprecedented beef market situation makes it very difficult to know exactly how consumers will adjust the mix of beef products as well as total quantity of beef consumption at record price levels. Quality will be of paramount importance in beef markets at record prices. Especially for middle meats, the ability to support premium beef prices will depend on consistently providing a premium product. The recent increase in Choice grading percentage, due partially to reduced use of beta agonists, may be particularly timely in improving the quality mix of a limited beef supply. Competing meats will be particularly important as beef pushes to ever higher prices. Both pork and poultry production are expected to increase in 2014, providing more competition with increased availability and moderate prices. Pork production has been tempered in late 2013 by production losses due to the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv), which so far has not been controlled. Pork production is currently expected to increase roughly 2.5 percent year over year but if PEDv is controlled a bigger jump in production could occur sometime during 2014. Continued growth in pork exports may relieve much of the pressure on domestic markets, limiting U.S. pork consumption to a less than one percent increase. The broiler industry has spent much of 2013 ramping up production and is expected to increase nearly 4 percent in 2014. Again, expanded broiler exports may take a large percentage of the increase off-shore but U.S. broiler consumption is still expected to increase roughly 2.5 percent in 2014. Wholesale broiler product prices increased in the middle of 2013 but wholesale prices for breasts, wings and legs have dropped sharply recently suggesting perhaps that the broiler market is not getting as much demand support as expected from higher beef prices. International trade of beef products will also play a critical role in beef demand in 2014 and beyond. Not only do beef exports represent a component of total beef demand, both imports and exports of beef help the market to adjust the quality mix of products in the domestic beef market, thereby improving total value potential. Beef is perishable and what is produced will be consumed. This means that less preferred products will substitute for more preferred products in the domestic market but the result is less total value for the industry. Exporting beef products that have less demand in the U.S. not only expands the total market size, but also allows the industry offer a higher value mix of products to U.S. consumers. Beef demand in 2014 depends on a variety of factors in the domestic and international market. Continued macroeconomic growth in the U.S. and resulting improvement in consumer incomes is important for continued demand improvement. Factors that directly impact consumer discretionary spending, such as gasoline prices, also have an immediate impact on beef demand. Though progress seems slow, the fact is that beef demand has improved considerably from the recessionary lows in 2010. Beef demand will continue to adjust in 2014. ##### Of the world’s numerous species of bears, the most deadly are polar, black, and grizzly bears. These species will attack, trample, and maul their prey until it is frightened off or dead, and will attack for a variety of reasons, including hunger.

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COMBINE HEADER FOR SALE

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Spring wheat variety performance

Montana Holster & Shoulder Rig

continued from page a65

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Sprayers

Attendees look on as Travis Standley (Teton County Extension Agent, far right) demonstrates sprayer calibration during the pesticide applicator training held in Shelby on December 11.

Pesticide Applicator Training

By Joe Parks, MSU Toole County Extension Agent On December 11, the Toole County Extension Office held a pesticide applicator training in Shelby at the Marias Fair Exhibit Building. Over 25 attendees from multiple counties were present for the day-long training. Those who attended were able to receive recertification credits for their private and commercial pesticide applicator licenses. Also in attendance were individuals who did not possess a pesticide applicator license, but could obtain one by attending the training and taking an open book quiz at the conclusion of the program. Some of the topics discussed during the training were integrated pest management, pesticide laws, pesticide safety and handling, environmental impacts and sprayer calibration. Speakers included MSU Extension agents from Toole, Hill, Choteau, Judith Basin and Teton counties as well as a representative from the Montana Department of Agriculture. In addition to receiving multiple educational and training materials, lunch was also provided. Individuals who possess a pesticide applicator license are able to purchase restricted use pesticides for agricultural or commercial use. Once that individual obtains a license, they must accrue a specific number of recertification credits over a four year cycle to keep their license current. Recertification credits can be accrued by attending approved programs. Such programs are held throughout the state each year. For more information on private and commercial pesticide applicator licenses, contact your local MSU Extension office or visit www.pesticides.montana.edu.

Trout numbers remain high in Missouri River

Fish surveys this year indicate rainbow and brown trout numbers remain above the long-term average in the Missouri River between Holter Dam and the town of Cascade, says a state fisheries biologist. State fisheries crews this fall estimated 5,194 rainbow trout greater than 10 inches long per mile near the town of Craig on the Missouri. Not only is that above the long-term average of 3,174 rainbows per mile, but continues a trend of above average numbers over the past three years: 6,034 per mile in 2011 and 7,312 in 2012. This year’s population was bigger in size and slightly lower in abundance than the past two years, says Fish, Wildlife and Parks fisheries biologist Grant Grisak, which is typical as the current population reaches its maximum size. “This year,” Grisak says, “87 percent of the rainbow trout in the Craig section were 15 inches long or greater, and 35 percent of the population was 18 inches long or longer.” Next year, the population should return to normal levels, unless an unusually high water event occurs in the spawning tributaries, Grisak says. High water in the Missouri River tributaries typically results in high rainbow trout production. Brown trout in the Craig section at 10 inches long and greater were estimated at 745 per mile. The long-term average is 578. In the Cascade section, near the town of Cascade, the estimate for rainbow trout 10 inches long and greater was 2.260. The long term average is 1,551 per mile. Brown trout in the Cascade section 10 inches long and greater were estimated at 447 per mile. The long term average is 387. Brown trout populations are sampled in the spring and rainbow populations are sampled in the fall.

John Deere 4940 750 hours. Tag #27161............... ........................................................$297,500 (G) John Deere 4930 120-ft. 20” spacing. Tag #24866..........................................$265,000 (G) John Deere 4930 120-ft., 20” spacing, 1700 hours.............................................$220,000 (G) John Deere 4930 120-ft., rear dual 380R50, 2400 hours...........................................Coming In (H) John Deere 4930 100-ft., 1000 gallon, 695 hours. Tag #27617.................................... $252,000 (H) John Deere 4830 100 ft., 20” spacing, 448 hours. Tag #24250.................................... $242,500 (H) John Deere 4830............................Coming In (H) Brandt QF1500 90-ft., 850 gallon, pull type. Tag #27563..............................................$8500 (LV) Rogator 1286C 120-ft., 20” spacing. Tag #25263.. ...................................................... $190,000 (H) Spray Air SP2010 103-ft. 20” spacing, 1000 gallon. Tag #25624.................................... $102,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 65XL sprayer..................Coming In (H) Flexi-Coil 67XL 120-ft., 20” spacing, 1500 gallon. Tag #25275...................................... $16,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 67XL 136-ft., pull-type. Tag #26783...... ........................................................ $25,000 (H)

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Case IH 160 134-ft., 1650 gallon, 20” spacing. Tag #26992............................................ $43,000 (H) Case IH SRX160 134-ft., 1600 gallon. Tag #27576 ........................................................ $34,500 (H) Case IH SRX160 100-ft. suspended boom, 1600 gallon. Tag #27490.......................... $33,900 (B) Terragator 8104 spreader truck. Tag #24921........ ........................................................$87,000 (G) Summers 60-ft. pickup sprayer, 500 gallon, Honda. Tag #27015......................................... $8000 (H) Summers 70-ft., 20” spacing, 500 gallon, Honda. Tag #27050...................................... $20,000 (H) Summer Ultimate NT sprayer, 90-ft. boom. Tag #27128.............................................$30,000 (L) Summers Ultimate 1500 gallon, 110-ft. boom. Tag #26148.............................................$40,000 (L) Summers Ultimate.........................Coming In (H) Summers Ultimate 1500 gallon, 90-ft. booms...... ....................................................Coming In (H) Chevy spray truck with Fimco sprayer, 40-ft. Tag #27502................................................$3800 (L)

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

Polaris 350 with new snow plow, has title and runs great.....$1200

Cat 12 road grader, new heads on engine, new cutting edge, good chains all around, power steering, comes with manuals, runs good.................................$8000

22-ft. beaver tail gooseneck trailer with loading ramps, 12,000# GVW.................................$5100 International TD15 dozer. Lots of good parts.................Best offer

Symons double deck screening plant. Good solid machine.......... 23-ft. heavy duty gooseneck stock .........................................$3100 trailer with removable tack room. Good solid floor with rubber mats, good tires with 8 lug wheels, pulls nice.............$4000 Ferguson-Hanks portable livestock scale........................$1300

Napa 83.315 wire feed welder. Good working welder.........$600

Pickup camper/topper..............$200 1997 GMC Suburban 4x4, dark blue, interior in good shape - not all ripped up, runs good - just has lots of miles on it and we are not using it much anymore... ..................................Best offer LARGE ASSORTMENT of vintage and new shop manuals including: • Caterpillar • International • Cummins • John Deere • Detroit • Peterbilt • Case • Ford • Mercedes Let us know what you are looking for!!

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Handy portable cattle squeeze chute in good working order....... .........................................$1200

Sitrex 300 seeder/fer tilizer spreader. New. ................$500

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3.5 % Fixed Rate for 5 years Qualified OAC Combines & Attachments John Deere S680 400 bushel, 540 hp, 592 hours. Tag #25657............ $335,000 (G) John Deere S680 400 bushel, 540 hp, 159 hours. Tag #27008............ $352,000 (H) John Deere S680 540 hp, 400 bushel, 750 hours. Tag #27618............ $320,000 (H) John Deere S670 425 hp, 300 bushel, 200 hours. Tag #27165............ $310,000 (G) John Deere S670 425 hp, 300 bushel, 200 hours. Tag #27164............ $310,000 (G) John Deere S670 425 hp, 300 bushel, 125 hours. Tag #27153............ $325,000 (G) John Deere S670 425 hp, 300 bushel, 125 hours. Tag #27152............ $325,000 (G) John Deere 9870 440 hp, 300 bushel. Tag #26934.............................. $274,000 (H) John Deere 9870 STS 300 bushel, 440 hp. Tag #24850....................... $267,000 (G) John Deere 9870 STS 300 bushel, 440 hp. Tag #24852....................... $235,000 (G) John Deere 9770 STS 360 hp, 300 bushel, 422 separator hours. Tag #27589.......... . ........................................ $278,000 (H) John Deere 9770 STS 360 hp, 300 bushel, 575 hours....................... Coming In (G) John Deere 9770 STS 360 hp, 300 bushel. Tag #26986....................... $280,000 (H) John Deere 9770 STS 300 bushel, 360 hp. Tag #26324....................... $260,000 (H) John Deere 9760 STS 250 bushel, 340 hp. Tag #24774........................$182,500 (L) John Deere 9760 STS 250 bushel, 340 hp. Tag #24736....................... $151,500 (H) John Deere 9760 STS 340 hp, 250 bushel..................................... Coming In (L) John Deere 9650 STS 2903 hours. Tag #26303.............................. $117,000 (H) John Deere 9650 STS 275 hp, 240 bushel, 2044 hours. Tag #27294... $105,000 (H) John Deere 9650 STS 240 bushel, 275 hp, 3607 hours. Tag #26620... $118,000 (H) John Deere 9650W 275 hp, 240 bushels, 2440 hours. Tag #27626.... $112,000 (L) John Deere 9610 240 bushel, 275 hp. Tag #26691................................ $70,000 (G) John Deere 9610 275 hp, 240 bushels, 3790 hours. Tag #27456..... $52,000 (H) John Deere 9610 275 hp, 240 bushels, 3689 hours. Tag #27458..... $50,000 (H) John Deere 9600 250 hp, 240 bushels, 3925 engine hours. Tag #27597............ . ...........................................$47,000 (L) John Deere 9500, John Deere 925 head, batt reel. Tag #26567.......... $34,000 (H) John Deere 7720 combine with 224 head. Tag #26708.......................... $11,500 (L) John Deere 7720 combine. Tag #26816.... . .......................................... $11,500 (H) John Deere 7720 with 224 head............... . ......................................Coming In (H) Case IH 8120 420 hp, 350 bushel, 1154 hours. Tag #27046............ $230,000 (H) Case IH 8120 420 hp, 350 bushel, 509 hours. Tag #27039............ $295,000 (H) Case IH 8120 420 hp, 350 bushel, 514 hours. Tag #27038............ $295,000 (H) Case IH 8120 420 hp, 350 bushel.............. . ......................................Coming In (H) Case IH 2388 210 bushel, 280 hp. Tag #26301.............................. $138,000 (H) Case IH 2388 210 bushel, 280 hp, 2042 head. Tag #26622............. $139,500 (H) Case IH 2388 280 hp, 210 bushel.............. . ......................................Coming In (H) Case IH 2188 210 bushel, 260 hp. Tag #26132................................ $41,000 (H) Case IH 1680 210 bushel, 225 hp. Tag #24823................................ $37,500 (H) Case IH 1680 210 bushel, 225 hp. Tag #24883................................ $31,500 (H) Case IH 1680 210 bushel, 225 hp. Tag #23508................................ $26,500 (G) Lots of combine platforms in stock.

Tractors John Deere 9560R 4WD, 560 hp, 550 hours. Tag #27163..............................$318,500 (G) John Deere 9460R 4WD, 460 hp, 400 hours. Tag #27156..............................$297,000 (G) John Deere 9460R 4WD, 460 hp, 400 hours. Tag #27155..............................$297,000 (G) John Deere 9430 425 hp, 620/70R46, 2500 hours. Tag #27635................... $230,000 (L) John Deere 8770 4WD, 300 hp................. ....................................... Coming In (G) John Deere 8420 MFWD, 235 hp, 5250 hours. Tag #25448..............$125,000 (L) John Deere 8230 MFWD, 200 hp, IVT transmission. Tag #25535..$162,500 (H) John Deere 8300 MFWD, 200 hp, duals, 6975 hours. Tag #25941.....$79,500 (LV) John Deere 8230 MFWD, 225 hp, IVT, 2665 hours. Tag #25535............. $162,500 (G) John Deere 7930 746 loader, 220 hp, 2645 hours. Tag #24936............. $155,000 (H) John Deere 7920 IVT transmission, 208 hp, duals, 4160 hours. Tag #25940.............. .......................................... $109,000 (B) John Deere 7800 MFWD, 165 hp, 11,414 hours. Tag #27533............... $42,900 (B) John Deere 7730 IVT, 190 hp, duals, 1330 hours. Tag #25945............. $128,500 (G) John Deere 7630 175 hp, 4675 hours. Tag #25942................................ $99,500 (B) John Deere 7600 MFWD, 125 hp, loader. ........................................Coming In (H) John Deere 7410 MFWD, 120 hp, 9586 hours, 740 loader............. Coming In (L) John Deere 7330 Premium 150 hp, loader, 5500 hours. Tag #26400...... $89,500 (B) John Deere 7330 Premium 150 hp, 2200 hours, loader, grapple. Tag #26863........ .........................................$108,500 (LV) John Deere 7330 Premium 150 hp, 4910 hours, loader. Tag #27607... $86,500 (H) John Deere 7330 150 hp, 700 hours, H360 loader, warranty. Tag #27560................. .........................................$109,500 (LV) John Deere 7330 150 hp, 700 hours, H360 loader, warranty. Tag #27561................. .........................................$109,500 (LV) John Deere 6430 Premium 125 hp, loader, grapple, 723 hours. Tag #25829............. .............................................$95,000 (L) John Deere 6430 Premium 125 hp, loader and grapple, 2300 hours. Tag #26444.... .............................................$79,500 (L) John Deere 6400 105 hp, 12,713 hours, loader, ETA APL. Tag #27491................. ............................................ $33,900 (B) John Deere 6140M 140 hp, 130 hours, loader. Tag #27158............ $120,000 (G) John Deere 6140M 140 hp, 130 hours, loader. Tag #27157............ $120,000 (G) John Deere 5055E MFWD, 55 hp, 553 loader, 300 hours. Tag #24938............... ............................................ $34,500 (H) John Deere 4600 MFWD, 43 hp, 312 hours, loader. Tag #27302.............. $18,900 (B) John Deere 4520 125 hp, DuAl loader. Tag #26502................................ $12,500 (H) John Deere 4455 150 hp, powershift, JD 280 loader. Tag #27413........$54,000 (L) John Deere 4230 100 hp, cab, 260 loader. .................................. Coming In (G) John Deere 4120 MFWD, 43 hp, 1150 hours, loader. Tag #27422... $25,000 (G) John Deere 3320 MFWD, 33 hp, 275 hours, loader. Tag #27048................... $25,000 (H) John Deere 3255 95 hp, MFWD, loader, 10,000 hours. Tag #26501....................$34,500 (L) John Deere 2030 2WD, 60 hp, gas, loader, 2694 hours. Tag #27559............. $8950 (H) John Deere 2010 2WD, 45 hp, gas with loader. Tag #27051................................$6950 (LV) John Deere 1023E MFWD, 23 hp, 34 hours, loader. Tag #27415................... $12,500 (B) John Deere 1020 2WD, 38 hp, 3-point, 540 PTO. Tag #26166........................ $5900 (B)

John Deere 750 23 hp, 626 hours, loader. Tag #26876............................. $5000 (G) Allis-Chalmers 175 62 hp, 2WD, open station, loader.............................. $8500 (G) Case IH Puma 160 160 hp, 550 hours, CVT transmission, loader. Tag #27044........... .......................................... $127,000 (H) Case IH Maxxum 140 MFWD, 140 hp, 950 hours, loader........................ $92,900 (G) Case IH STX500 HD 500 hp, 1120 hours, auto steer. Tag #27043...... $285,000 (H) Case IH STX450 450 hp, 1390 hours. Tag #26980.............................. $190,000 (H) Case IH STX450 450 hp, 2000 hours. Tag #26982.............................. $180,000 (H) Case IH 485 4WD, 485 hp, 790 hours. Tag #27328.............................. $222,000 (H) Case IH 9380 4WD.............Coming In (H) Case IH 9170 4WD, 335 hp, 8413 hours, 4 SCVs. Tag #27459............... $34,500 (H) Case IH 1070 2WD, 100 hp, cab, powershift. Tag #27112............................$9500 (LV) Case IH 7120 151 hp, MFWD, loader, 7860 hours. Tag #26689..............$52,500 (LV) Case IH MXU130 MFWD, 130 hp. Tag #26826................................$52,500 (G) Case IH Farmall 95 MFWD, 95 hp, 210 hours, cab, loader. Tag #27045.............. ............................................ $35,000 (H) McCormick CX70 MFWD, 70 hp, 2700 hours, loader. Tag #27298... $23,000 (G) International 706 76 hp, 7360 hours, loader. Tag #26931................. $8500 (B) International Hydro 84 84 hp, loader, 2575 hours. Tag #26865...................$9000 (L) International 1066 125 hp, 2725 hours, hydro, cab. Tag #27280......$10,900 (LV) Long 460 2WD, loader, 45 hp, 1480 hours. Tag #25975............................. $7250 (H) Massey-Ferguson T035 2WD, 32 hp, 4322 hours, no loader. Tag #27301..$2850 (B) Massey-Ferguson 8450 MFWD, 215 hp, 1900 hours, loader. Tag #27320............. .......................................... $115,000 (G) Minneapolis-Moline GB 64 hp, 2WD, open station. Tag #26530................ $5500 (B) Ford 7710 97 hp, loader......Coming In (H) Ford 2000 36 hp, 2WD, 540 PTO. Tag #25214...................................$5250 (G) New Holland 9030 Bidirectional, loader & hay head..........................Coming In (H) New Holland TD95 MFWD, 95 hp, 800 hours, cab, loader................ $39,900 (G) New Holland TC40DA 40 hp, loader, 583 hours. Tag #26450................$22,000 (L) New Holland TS125A 125 hp, 7700 hours, loader, ETA May................... $52,000 (G) Big Bud KT450 4WD, 450 hp, 9000 hours. Tag #27295.......................... $35,000 (H) Versatile/Ford 9680 4WD, 350 hp, 4800 hours. Tag #27615............... $60,000 (H) Versatile/Ford 946 325 hp, 4WD, 5377 hours. Tag #25295................$36,000 (L) Versatile/Ford 946 325 hp, 4WD. Tag #25353................................ $62,000 (H) Versatile/Ford 946 4WD, 325 hp. Tag #27190.................................$57,500 (L) Versatile/Ford 946 4WD, 325 hp............... ........................................ Coming In (L) Versatile 976 4WD............. Coming In (G) Versatile 935 4WD, 9408 hours. Tag #27622................................$17,000 (G) Versatile 875 4WD. Tag #27627................ ............................................$15,000 (G) Versatile 875 4WD.............. Coming In (L)

Tillage

Flexi-Coil 60SB 62-ft. spreader bar. Tag #20841....................................$4000 (L) International 780 20-ft. folding offset disk. Tag #26878............................$7950 (LV) Krause 907 25-ft. folding tandem disk. Tag #26321................................... $5700 (B) Woods 5-ft. disc, 3-point mount. Tag #26425..................................... $450 (B)

Drills

John Deere 1770NT corn planter, 16 row, 30”. Tag #25536...................$92,500 (L) John Deere 1850/787 36-ft., 7.5” spacing, 230 bushel. Tag #27012..... $36,900 (B) John Deere 1830/1940 60-ft., 12.5” spacing, 430 bushel. Tag #27324.................. . ........................................ $182,000 (H) John Deere 1820/1900 60-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot. Tag #25282.....$75,000 (L) John Deere 1835/1910 61-ft., 10” spacing, tow between. Tag #26869.$202,000 (H) John Deere 730 36-ft air disk drill, 6” spacing. Tag #24432.................. $55,500 (G) John Deere 9450 50-ft., 12” spacing. Tag #22937................................ $23,000 (H) John Deere 9450 12” spacing, steel press wheels. Tag #26974............... $3500 (H) John Deere 9450 12” spacing, steel press wheels. Tag #26975............... $3500 (H) John Deere 9450 12” spacing, steel press wheels. Tag #26976............... $3500 (H) John Deere 9400 40-ft., 10” spacing. Tag #26900................................ $21,500 (H) John Deere FB B 10-ft. end wheel, grass box, 7.5” spacing. Tag #27530............... . ............................................$1950 (LV) Case IH ATX700 60-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot. Tag #27326...... $127,500 (H) Case IH ATX700 60-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot. Tag #27613............ $128,000 (H) Case IH 700 60-ft., 10” spacing. Tag #27327.............................. $130,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/3450 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, double shoot. Tag #25567....... . .......................................... $74,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/3450 57-ft., 9” spacing, double shoot. Tag #26849.. $65,000 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/2340 57-ft. 7.5” spacing, tow between. Tag #26163... $50,000 (G) Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 45-ft. air drill, 12” spacing. Tag #26194........... $57,000 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing. Tag #24504........... $68,400 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 60-ft. air drill, 7.5” spacing. Tag #26287........... $18,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot. Tag #27296.. $49,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 39-ft., 9.5” spacing.. . ..................................... Coming In (G) Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft., 9” spacing. Tag #27498......................... $59,000 (G) Flexi-Coil 7500/3450 60-ft. air drill, 9” spacing. Tag #24912........... $75,000 (G) New Holland SD440 60-ft. air drill, 9” spacing. Tag #24886......... $128,000 (H) Concord 3400 Tag #24920..... $35,000 (G) International 510 grass and fertilizer, 6” spacing, 12-ft. end wheel. Tag #26549.. . ............................................$7000 (LV) Minneapolis-Moline 10-ft. grain drill, 6” spacing, grass box. Tag #27527............ ..............................................$1500 (LV)

Misc. Haying

John Deere 348 square baler, hydraulic tension. Tag #25079...........$11,950 (LV) John Deere 346 square baler. Tag #26870................................... $5900 (B) Hesston 4790 3x4 big square baler. Tag #27059.................................$45,000 (L) Hesston 4655 inline square baler. Tag #27593....................................$7500 (L) Ford 515 7-ft. sickle bar mower, 3-point. Tag #26997..................................$1350 (LV) John Deere 705 25-ft. hydraulic “V” rake. Tag #27600.........................$10,900 (LV) John Deere 39N 7-ft. sickle bar mower, 3-point. Tag #25404...............$1750 (LV) H&S BF12HC 12 wheel, high capacity, V hay rake. Tag #27605..............$8500 (L) Ford 501 7-ft. sickle bar mower, 3-point. Tag #26548..................................$1800 (LV) Tonutti 6-ft. sickle bar mower, 3-point. Tag #26780....................................1350 (LV) 2010 9-ft. sickle bar mower. Tag #26541.... ................................................$5000 (L) New Holland 1048 balewagon.................. ........................................Coming In (H) Kingsman round bale retriever, 5 bale, self load. Tag #27528...................$5500 (LV) Sitrex RP4 hay rake. Tag #22995..$850 (G)

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Round Balers

John Deere 569 MegaWide, net wrap, push bar. Tag #24893....................$41,500 (L) John Deere 569 MegaWide, net wrap, 1750 bales................................ Coming In (L) John Deere 569 MegaWide, net wrap, push bar. Tag #26988................... $43,000 (H) John Deere 569 MegaWide, net wrap, push bar. Tag #26989................... $44,000 (H) John Deere 569 MegaWide, net wrap only, push bar............................... $40,000 (G) John Deere 568 MegaWide, net wrap, push bar. Tag #26494..................$31,500 (LV) John Deere 568 MegaWide, net wrap, push bar. Tag #27160................... $36,000 (G) John Deere 568 MegaWide, net wrap, push bar. Tag #27102..................$31,500 (LV) John Deere 568 MegaWide, wrap & twine. #27616................................ $31,500 (H) John Deere 567 MegaWide, twine only, push bar. Tag #26837...........$17,500 (L) John Deere 567 twine and net. Tag #26219................................ $15,000 (H) John Deere 567 MegaWide, net wrap, push bar.................................. Coming In (G) John Deere 567 twine and net. Tag #26790................................ $19,500 (G) John Deere 567 twine and net.................. ....................................... Coming In (G) John Deere 567 MegaWide, twine and net, push bar. Tag #27636.........$19,500 (LV) John Deere 567 MegaWide, twine and net, push bar......................... Coming In (LV) John Deere 567 twine only, 19,000 bales. Tag #27614...........................$15,500 (L) John Deere 566 twine only, 12,500 bales. Tag #26377...........................$10,500 (L) John Deere 566 twine and net wrap. Tag #26448................................ $15,500 (G) John Deere 566.................. Coming In (L) John Deere 566 twine only. Tag #26717... .............................................$12,500 (L) John Deere 566 twine only. Tag #27448... ............................................ $12,750 (H) John Deere 535 twine only. Tag #19554... ................................................$4950 (L) John Deere 535 twine only. Tag #23888... ............................................... $4950 (H) John Deere 535 twine only. Tag #24895... ............................................... $5500 (H) John Deere 535 twine only. Tag #26376... ................................................$5500 (L) John Deere 535 twine only, parts, salvage baler. Tag #26778................... $2500 (H) John Deere 535 twine only..Coming In (H) John Deere 535 twine only..Coming In (H) John Deere 530 twine only. Tag #26045... ..............................................$3250 (LV) John Deere 530 twine only, 5-ft. x 6-ft. bale. Tag #27111..............................$2750 (L) John Deere 530 twine only, 5-ft.x6-ft. bales. Tag #27175..............................$2500 (L) Case IH RB564 twine only. Tag #25129..... .............................................$18,500 (L) Case IH RB564 twine & net. Tag #26519... .............................................$20,000 (L) Case IH RBX563 net wrap. Tag #27090.... .............................................$14,750 (L) Case IH 8465A net wrap. Tag #24837....... ................................................$6000 (L) Massey-Ferguson 2856.... Coming In (G) New Holland BR7090 Extra Sweep pickup. Tag #26231.......................... $23,500 (H) New Holland BR7090 Extra Sweep pickup, twine only. Tag #27129........ $12,300 (H) New Holland BR7090 twine and net, 8500 bales. Tag #27623................$24,000 (L) New Holland BR7090 twine and net, 8500 bales. Tag #27624................$24,000 (L) New Holland 688, net wrap. Tag #25482.. ............................................$14,000 (G) New Holland 688 twine only. Tag #27172.. ................................................$9500 (L) New Holland 688 net wrap & twine. Tag #27277.................................$10,000 (L) New Holland 664 twine only, auto tie. Tag #26373....................................$7500 (L) New Holland 664 twine and net wrap. Tag #26714................................ $11,000 (G)

New Holland 660 twine only. Tag #27542.. ................................................$2900 (L) New Holland BR780A Tag #27623........... ........................................Coming In (H) New Holland BR780A........Coming In (H) New Holland BR780 twine and net. Tag #27625.................................$15,000 (L) New Holland BR780 twine only. Tag #26265................................... $9500 (B) New Holland BR780 twine and net wrap. Tag #27465...........................$12,500 (L) Vermeer 605K twine only. Tag #26475...... ................................................$5000 (L)

Windrowers & Mower Conditioners

John Deere D450 40-ft. draper head, 370 hours. Tag #26626............. $180,000 (H) John Deere D450 40-ft. draper head, 360 hours. Tag #26627............. $180,000 (H) John Deere A400 394 hours, 16-ft. hay head, 25-ft. draper. Tag #27612............. .......................................... $134,000 (H) John Deere 4995 994 14.5-ft. rotary header, impeller. Tag #27151............$66,000 (L) John Deere 4895 18-ft. double sickle head, 1084 hours. Tag #27159...... $72,500 (G) John Deere W110 14-ft. sickle head. Tag #27176...............................$102,500 (L) John Deere 995 16-ft. rotary head, V10 conditioner. Tag #27478.......$32,000 (L) Case IH 8820 16-ft. hay head and 25-ft. draper head. Tag #26537.... $33,000 (G) Massey-Ferguson 9435 16-ft. sickle head, 2885 hours. Tag #27592.......$55,000 (L) MacDon M200 35-ft. draper, triple delivery. Tag #27562.......................$105,000 (LV) MacDon M150 with 35-ft. draper head. Tag #24787.............................. $128,000 (H) MacDon 9352i 1857 hours, 30-ft. draper head. Tag #27322........... Coming In (G) John Deere 956 14.5 rotary mower, steel conditioner. Tag #27278...... $26,000 (H) John Deere 946 13-ft. rotary mower conditioner. Tag #26996..............$29,500 (LV) John Deere 945 13-ft. rotary mower conditioner. Tag #26612............... $13,000 (H) John Deere 945 13-ft. rotary, Impeller conditioner. Tag #26710...........$14,500 (LV) John Deere 1600A 14-ft. double sickle, swing tongue. Tag #27457.......$9500 (L) Hesston 8450 16-ft. sickle, 2725 hours. Tag #27529.................................$36,000 (L) Hesston 8400 16-ft. sickle head, 4909 hours. Tag #27591................$18,000 (L) Hesston 8100 21-ft. draper head. Tag #26355................................ $21,500 (H) Hesston 1275 16-ft. sickle swing tongue. Tag #24759...........................$13,500 (L) MacDon A30D 16-ft. sickle swing tongue. Tag #23548.......................... $24,950 (H) MacDon 5020 16-ft. sickle swing tongue. Tag #27325.......................... $15,000 (H) MacDon R85 16-ft. rotary mower conditioner....................................$34,200 (G) New Holland H8080 16-ft. rotary disc, 550 hours. Tag #26521............... $94,500 (G) New Holland HW320 2800 hours, 16-ft. double sickle head. Tag #27446............. ............................................$35,000 (G) New Holland HW300 2323 hours, 16-ft. double sickle head. Tag #27464............. .............................................$36,900 (L) New Holland 2550 14-ft. sickle head, 2682 hours. Tag #27556............... $24,000 (H) New Holland H7460 15.5-ft. rotary mower conditioner........................... $29,900 (G) New Holland 1116H with 16-ft. sickle, rubber roll conditioner. Tag #23394.$5500 (L)

Miscellaneous

John Deere Gator 855D-S4, 4 seat, diesel, 95 hp, turbo kit. Tag #26712..$16,500 (B) John Deere 825i gas, UTV, power steering. Tag #27299.........................$11,950 (LV) John Deere 825i gas UTV. Tag #27621.... ............................................ $11,000 (H) John Deere 620i 4x4 utility vehicle. Tag #26962...................................$8200 (G) Bobcat 3400 4x4 utility vehicle.................. ........................................Coming In (H) Suzuki 250 Sport Quad 2WD, 250cc. Tag #26789................................... $2500 (H) Suzuki 250 Sport Quad 2WD, 250cc. Tag #26788................................... $1875 (H) Honda Big Red 4x4 utility vehicle. Tag #27603....................................$6000 (L) J&M 750-16 grain cart with scale. Tag #27611................................. $25,500 (H) WE MK 130 13”x70-ft. grain auger. Tag #26899.......................................Call (H) Westfield 10x60-ft. backsaver grain auger. Tag #27383............................. $6500 (H) Westfield MF130-71 13”x71-ft. backsaver grain auger. Tag #27534......... $7000 (H) Brandt 10”x60-ft. grain auger. Tag #27606................................... $6000 (H) Farm King 10”x36-ft. grain auger. Tag #27619................................ $11,000 (H) John Deere 25 gallon electric sprayer for a UTV. Tag #27300...................... $350 (B) Brandt 4500 grain vac. Tag #27094........... ............................................$14,000 (G) Degelman 6000 rock picker. Tag #26967.. ............................................ $17,500 (H) Bale King 2000 round bale processor. Tag #24995................................... $9800 (B) Frontier AF11E front angle snow blade, 3/4/5 ldrs. Tag #26051............ $2100 (B) John Deere HX10 10-ft. heavy duty rotary cutter. Tag #27107...................$6500 (L) Leon 770 9-ft. front dozer blade. Fits JD 6420....................................... $4500 (H) General Imp BB60 5-ft. rear box blade. Tag #3483....................................... $475 (B) Frontier RB2310 10-ft. hydraulic angle, rear blade. Tag #26688.................. $4200 (B) General Imp 7-ft. rear blade. Tag #23752.. ................................................$1000 (L) John Deere 54” front mount blade. Tag #25152..................................... $975 (B) Frontier AL1572E debris grapple, 6-ft. 4/5 series ldrs. Tag #26049.......... $2900 (B) Frontier AP12D pallet fork attachment for 6/700 loaders. Tag #27414......$1095 (L) Frontier RC2060 5-ft. rotary cutter. Tag #27349....................................$1500 (L) RZ60 5-ft. rotary cutter. Tag #26096........... .................................................$900 (G) King Kutter 5-ft. rotary cutter, 540 PTO. Tag #26753....................................$750 (LV) John Deere 550 60” rotary tiller. Tag #26498................................... $1150 (H) John Deere 665 65” rotary tiller. Tag #27348....................................$2500 (L) Woods chipper, 3-point, PTO drive, 3” capacity. Tag #26422.................. $2500 (B) Loftness 962H 8-ft. dual auger snowblower, 3-point. Tag #26639...............$8950 (LV) John Deere 59” front snowblower. Tag #26178................................... $1600 (B) John Deere 54” front snowblower. Tag #25331................................... $1800 (B) Allied 48” snowblower, 3-point mount. Tag #26427..................................... $900 (B) Shaver HD 10 post pounder. Tag #27279.. ................................................$1800 (L) Wheatheart High & Heavy skid steer mount post pounder. Tag #25876...... $7300 (B) Wheatheart High & Heavy 3-pt., PTO drive, side mast pounder. Tag #27274............. ..............................................$8950 (LV) Shaver 901 post hole digger with two bits. Tag #20775..............................$1100 (B)

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John Deere 1435 72” deck, diesel, front mower. Tag #26517................ $7500 (H) John Deere 1435 72” deck, diesel, front mower. Tag #26516................ $7500 (H) John Deere X724 62” deck, 150 hours, excellent. Tag #26514............. $8200 (H) John Deere X485 25 hp, gas, 54” deck, bagger. Tag #26380................ $8500 (B) John Deere X320 22 hp, 48” deck, hydro. Tag #26055..............................$3999 (L) John Deere LA110 19.5 hp, 42” deck, hydro, bagger. Tag #27095......... $1100 (G) John Deere LA145 22 hp, 48” deck, hydro. Tag #26056............................$1799 (LV) John Deere LA120 21 hp, 42” deck, hydro, bagger. #Tag #26281...............$995 (LV) John Deere LX176 hydro, 38” deck, 44” front blade. Tag #27091.......... $1100 (G) John Deere Z425 zero turn mower, 22 hp, 54” deck. Tag #26270............. $3250 (H) John Deere Z245 zero turn mower, 48” deck. Tag #19680................... $3599 (G) John Deere LT166 42” mulching deck. Tag #26145....................................$1100 (B) John Deere 1445 front mower, diesel. Tag #23992................................... $8950 (H) John Deere 48C Powerflow bagger. Tag #23618..................................... $900 (B) John Deere LT166 16 hp, 42” deck, hydro. Tag #25741............................. $1350 (B) John Deere LT160 16 hp, hydro transmission. Tag #25935.................... $1500 (G) John Deere LT155 38” deck, hydro tranmission. Tag #26261...................... $950 (B) John Deere LT150 tractor style mower. Tag #23050................................... $1000 (G) John Deere L118 22 hp, 42” deck, hydro. Tag #26605............................... $795 (B) John Deere L111 20 hp, V twin, 42” deck, hydro. Tag #27177.................... $950 (G) John Deere SX85 13 hp, 30” deck. Tag #26970..................................... $350 (H) Sabre 1438GS 14 hp, 38” deck, 5 speed gear. Tag #62518.....................$495 (LV) Grasshopper 729 front mower with 61” deck, 29 hp. Tag #26185......$11,900 (B) Husqvarna YTH2148 21 hp, 48” deck, hydro. Tag #26414.................. $1300 (B) Toro Z480 hydro transmission with bagger. Tag #25903............................. $1900 (G) Toro 71227 16 hp, 38” deck, hydro. Tag #26415..................................... $850 (B) Husqvarna YTH2148 21 hp, 48” deck, hydro. Tag #26460.................. $1300 (B) Jacobson F-10 greens finish mower. Tag #25405................................... $6500 (B) John Deere 44” snowblower that fits LA series mower. Tag #27096........ $800 (G)

Construction Equipment John Deere 323DT track loader, 875 hours. Tag #21464..........................$37,500 (L) John Deere 320D 66 hp, 2000# lift, 3243 hours. Tag #26913...............$26,000 (L) John Deere 320 66 hp, 1950# lift. Tag #27609.................................$25,000 (L) John Deere 35D mini excavator, 24” bucket and thumb. Tag #27282.......$27,900 (L) John Deere 27D mini excavator, 18” bucket and thumb. Tag #27281.......$21,900 (L) John Deere 6675 42 hp, 1670# lift, 150 hours, 66” bucket. Tag #27601.............. . ...........................................$11,000 (L) Bobcat S300 backhoe, 75 hp, 3000 lb. lift, heat/air. Tag #26535........... $42,000 (G) Bobcat S160 61 hp, 1600# lift, cab, heat. Tag #27508......................... $22,500 (B) Bobcat 7753 backhoe, 46 hp, 1750 lb. lift, bucket. Tag #26538............ $21,000 (G) International 4140 skidsteer, 40 hp diesel, 1300# lift. Tag #25875............$4000 (L) Erskine 2118 60” hydraulic snowblower. Tag #25899................................... $1700 (B) ASV 6-way dozer blade for SSL. Tag #24980................................... $2500 (B) Woods 48” pallet fork, fits a skidsteer. Tag #26424..................................... $600 (B)

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1990 6x6 14’ Flatbed 8.3 turbo Cummins, Allison automatic, power steering, air brakes, 85% tires, 26,000 miles. Nice................... $11,500 1983 6x6 Tractor 855 Cummins, Allison automatic, power steering, air brakes, 90% 11:00-20 radial tires, 67 hours. Like new...........$10,500 Rough Terrain 4000 lb. forklift 1970 International 5421, 21ft. lift height, 4 cylinder gas, power steering, 4 speed with shuttle, 90% tires, runs good.... .......................................$5500 2003 Ford F350 Dump 4x2, 6.0 diesel does not run, automatic transmission, nice truck, 8-ft. Rugby Landscape dump.................... As Is $5500 Backhoe and excavator buckets, John Deere 310 & 410, Cat 416 & 426, Case 580 & 680, and other.................................. Call for Price

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2013 John Deere 9460R, 460 hp, 400 hours........... ........................................................$297,000 (G)

Big Bud KT450 450 hp, 9000 hours. Tag #27295..... ..........................................................$35,000 (H)

John Deere 9770STS 422 separator hours. Tag #27589.............................................$278,000 (H)

International 780 20-ft. offset disk. Tag #26878........ ............................................................$7950 (LV)

John Deere 7330 Premium MFWD, 150 hp, loader, 2200 hours. Tag #26863..................$108,500 (LV) Bobcat S300 1100 hours with backhoe. Tag #26535...............................................$45,000 (G)

John Deere 8300, 200 hp, duals, 6975 hours. Tag #25941................................................$79,500 (L)

Bale King 2000 bale processor, 1000 PTO. Tag #24995.................................................. $9800 (B)

MacDon R85 16-ft. rotary mower...........$34,200 (G)

John Deere 7920, 208 hp, IVT transmission, 4160 hours. Tag #25940............................ $109,000 (B)

New Holland BR7090 twine and net, 8500 bales. Tag #27623................................................$24,000 (L) Case IH Steiger 500 500 hp, 1120 hours. Tag #27043.............................................$282,000 (H)

John Deere W110 14-ft. sickle head, 199 hours. Tag #27176..............................................$102,500 (L)

John Deere 8420, 235 hp, 5371 hours. Tag #25448. ........................................................$125,000 (H) John Deere 7330 Premium MFWD, 150 hp, 5665 hours with loader. Tag #26400............ $89,500 (B)

John Deere 6430 Premium, 125 hp, loader, 2278 hours. Tag #26444...............................$79,500 (L)

John Deere 1830 60-ft., 12.5” spacing, single shoot. Tag #27324......................................$182,000 (H) John Deere 9560R 560 hp, 600 hours. Tag #27163.. ........................................................$317,500 (G)

New Holland TD 95D MFWD, 95 hp, 800 hours, loader.................................................$39,900 (G)

Massey-Ferguson 8450 215 hp, 1765 hours, loader. Tag #27320......................................$115,000 (G)

Bobcat S160 61 hp, 1600# lift, ROC, cab/heat. Tag #27508............................................... $22,500 (B)

Hesston 4655 inline square baler. Tag #27593......... ..............................................................$7500 (L)

Case IH 8120, 420 hp, 383 separator hours. Tag #27038.............................................$295,000 (H)

John Deere 4120 MFWD, 43 hp, 1150 hours, loader. Tag #27422........................................$25,000 (G)

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NDSU riders have successful fall season

By NDSU Extension Service North Dakota State University’s western equestrian team enjoyed a successful fall competition season. During a two-day competition at the University of Minnesota Crookston, the team was named the reserve highpoint team both days. Ashley Lindell, a senior from Solway, Minnesota, was named the high point rider on the first day of the event. The team was named the high-point team during the second day of competition at the University of Minnesota in St. Paul. Lindell was high-point rider the first day, and Megan Hansen, a senior from Breckenridge, Minnesota, was reserve high-point rider the second day. Hansen also was named high-point rider in competition at NDSU and the first day of competition at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. NDSU was the high-point team the first day of the University of Wisconsin competition and reserve high-point team the second day. Lindell was reserve high-point rider the second day of that event. In National Collegiate Equestrian Association exhibition competition in Brookings, S.D., Hansen was named Most Outstanding Player in the horsemanship event and Lindell was named Most Outstanding Player in the reining event. The team has 26 members. “I am very happy with the way the season has been going,” team coach Tara Swanson says. “There are only 10 of the 26 team members who are returning western riders, so we have a very young and green team this year, but everyone has really stepped up, worked hard and been placing well.”

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Laminitis

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By Rebecca Bott and Dr. Steve Tornberg, SDSU Extension Laminitis is a disease in horses which can lead to a crippling lameness. To best understand it, we must first have knowledge of what is normal, and then how it changes to abnormal. The lamina suspends the coffin bone within the hoof capsule. The lamina is the connecting structure between the hoof [which contacts the ground] and the coffin bone [where the weight of the horse comes down]. By definition laminitis is inflammation of the lamina. This inflammation has multiple causes. Commonly known causes include: grain overload, grass founder (spring and fall are most common), colic, diarrhea diseases [like Potomac horse fever] and septic conditions [retained placenta in post foaling mares]. The lamina support system fails and the hoof wall and coffin bone separate. The condition is extremely painful. Imagine smashing your finger with the throbbing pain that follows. Then multiply it times four and then have to stand on it. Your horse will be reluctant to move; will often have increased heat to his/her feet, and an increased digital pulse. Some horses refuse to move even when forced and some will be lying down and not wanting to get up. You need to treat laminitis as an emergency. Treatment should be initiated by your veterinarian immediately. Treatment includes treating the causes of laminitis, pain reduction, and support of the lamina with special shoes or foot support systems. The two forces we are trying to counter, with our support, are the constant pull of the deep digital flexor tendon and the leverage on the toe by the hoof capsule. The ultimate goal is to prevent separation of the hoof wall and coffin bone. If it separates we refer to it as founder. Founder literally means “to sink”. As the coffin bone separates, the tip of the bone rotates downward similar to a sinking ship, further contributing to a chronic pain. Although there is potential to help an equine in this severe condition, an ounce of prevention is worth many pounds of cure. It should be noted that even though your horse will seem better after being on his/her feet for awhile and often better after walking him/her around, we almost never want to exercise the horse as it puts strain on the lamina and can lead to increased separation and permanent damage. Please consult your local veterinarian to determine if and when resuming exercise would be appropriate.

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Fruit growers beware – a new pest is munching Wyoming fruit

By Jeff Edwards, UW Extension pesticide applicator training coordinator Be aware a new fruit pest has been identified in Wyoming. This August, the spotted winged drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) was identified in Goshen County near Torrington and in September in Laramie County near Cheyenne. SWD has a wide host range – most generally ALL types of fruit, including tomatoes. What is somewhat unique to this fruit fly is that it will lay eggs and develop on non-ripe fruit and seems to prefer soft-fleshed fruit such as raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, and grapes. SWD is a native to Southeast Asia and may have been introduced to the U.S. in 2008 possibly via fruit from Hawaii. Since 2008, this pest has travelled coast-to-coast and has taken up residence in nearly every fruit-producing location in between. Tiny Maggots on Fruit Traditionally, fruit fly species are more of a nuisance pest as they prefer overripe or physically damaged fruit. The injury from this insect most observed is the presence of numerous, tiny, pale-colored maggots in the flesh of ripe berries. Professor and extension specialist Whitney Cranshaw at Colorado State University identified this pest in Fort Collins, Colorado, in 2012 and Brush in 2013. Male SWD have a dark spot on the forewing (see photo). “The infested fruit appears to melt as the tiny maggots feed and grow,” says Cranshaw. It is also reported the fly can complete its lifecycle on dropped and dried fruit. The rapid spread and establishment of this pest means that Wyoming fruit growers will need to include integrated pest management (IPM) strategies for this pest from this day forward – it is here to stay. Online Resources Recommendations for monitoring, trap design, and control can be found in recent university publications available at http://bit.ly/msuswd (Michigan State University) or http:// bit.ly/ucdswd (UC, Davis), and there are other resources available on the Web. There are limited chemical control options available in Wyoming since this is a new pest. If you do choose to use insecticides, be certain to read, follow, and understand the label – particularly references and instruction on how to prevent resistant populations from developing. Also be aware of the pre-harvest interval (the amount of time that must pass between application and harvest for consumption). Identification in Wyoming In Wyoming, if you suspect you have this pest, contact Scott Schell, University of Wyoming assistant extension entomologist, at 307-766-2508 or sschell@uwyo.edu, for guidance on sample shipping and identification. For some, this may fall in the category of, “What I don’t know can’t hurt me,” and the reality is we have probably been consuming these and other critters unintentionally. For me, I prefer to keep my protein source and fruit separate on my plate. Please contact Scott or myself about this pest.

Lending a hand in hybrid catfish production

By Sandra Avant, Agricultural Research Service In the catfish industry, it’s well known that hybrid catfish— a cross of the channel catfish with the blue catfish—generally have better growth, higher survival rates and better meat yield than purebred channel catfish. Although production has increased from 30 million hybrid fry in 2007 to about 150 million in 2012, these fish are not easy to breed. Thanks to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists, producers are getting help learning how to produce hybrids. Using hybrids instead of channel catfish could increase their production by 20 to 30 percent. Unlike channel catfish that spawn naturally, the hybrid catfish is a cross between two species that rarely mate with each other. Hybrid fry production involves hormoneassisted reproduction. Geneticists Brain Bosworth and Nagaraj Chatakondi in the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Warmwater Aquaculture Research Unit in Stoneville, Mississippi, work with their Mississippi State University colleagues at the Thad Cochran National Warmwater Aquaculture Center to give hands-on training to farmers who are learning about the hybrid breeding process. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency. In addition, ARS scientists study catfish nutrition, genetics and management practices to produce a better catfish, continued on page C31

Hand in hybrid catfish Continued from Page C30

whether it’s channel, blue or hybrid. Research includes improving hybrid embryo production by determining the effects of the calcium content of the water on the hatching success of eggs, and developing a method to identify poor-quality eggs before they hatch. Geoff Waldbieser, a ARS molecular biologist at Stoneville, is developing DNA markers for channel and blue catfish to determine genetic diversity, produce pedigree populations and identify markers associated with important traits like meat yield and disease resistance. Also at Stoneville, ARS physiologist Brain Peterson is investigating the relationship between gene expression, catfish growth and immune function. While great improvement has been made in catfish breeding, one goal is to provide research to help U.S producers grappling with a slow economy, high feed costs and fish imports from foreign countries. Studies are under way to determine desirable heritable traits, improve germplasm, identify crucial water-quality factors, and develop better production systems.

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WINDROWER and HAY FOR SALE

2004 Case IH WDX901 windrower with 25-ft. draper header, 1182 hours. Excellent condition. ................................................................................................................................. $45,900 18-ft. sickle head for same.............................................................................................. $7500

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HEADER & COMBINE FOR SALE

2004 Honey Bee 36-ft. header. Transport, 1 piece pickup reel.............................................................. $18,500 obo 2007 Case IH 7010 combine with duals, tilt feeder house, new cones, rub bars and concaves, 980 separator hours. Excellent shape........................ Asking $155,000

Spring wheat variety performance summary in Montana continued from PAGE c26

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Balewagons & Retrievers

New Holland 1085 balewagon with MilStak bale clamp. Will pickup 12- 3x3 or 8- 3x4 bales.................................................$54,000 New Holland 1069 gas, rebuilt, sharp, clean....................... CALL New Holland 1069 balewagon,Cummins diesel engine...$50,000 New Holland 1068 gas.....................................................$34,000 2-New Holland 1063 pull-type, 160 bale capacity. Nice................ . ................................................................. $18,500 to $20,500 4-New Holland Super 1049 balewagons...... $12,000 to $28,000 2-New Holland 1047 balewagons....................... $5500 to $7500 2-New Holland 1037 balewagons, rebuilt...... $18,000 to $25,000

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Haying Equipment

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Arvid and Linda Eggen of J Bar E Ranch in Plentywood, Montana delivered a trailer load of bred heifers to Ben and Becky Smith a young ranch couple in New Underwood, South Dakota. Just starting out in the cattle business, Ben and Becky lost almost all their cows and half of their bred heifers in the early October snow storm. Two days after the storm Ben was out driving around looking at the devestation and came upon 2 calves still alive but very hungry.

The trailer load was put together by Hereford breeders from northern and eastern Montana. They included Anchor Polled Herefords, Paul and Berva Hinderager, Vaughn, Montana; Edward A Olson Ranch, Havre, Montana; J Bar E Ranch, Arvid, Linda, Lorrie and Jay-De Eggen, Plentywood, Montana; Sparks Herefords, Tom and Carol Sparks, Plevna, Montana and Deep Creek Valley Ranch, Jeff Tauck, Hammon, Montana.

##### Between 1974 and 1984, Browning High School on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, won 11 state championships in crosscountry running. ##### The Chinook High School Sugar Beeters won nationwide attention on Late Night with David Letterman for having the strangest mascot.

##### Missoula, Montana hosts the International Wildlife Film Festival. The largest, longest running festival of its kind in the world, attended by 10,000 people. ##### Butte, Montana gave birth to the game of keno when a cigar store manager adapted it from a Chinese gambling game and then took it to Las Vegas.

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New 18’x83” heavy duty car hauler, wrap tongue, 6” channel frame, brakes on two axles, 7000 lb. axles.................................................................................................... $4395 New 18’x83” deluxe car hauler, wrap tongue, set back jack, brakes on two axles, ramps, 5200 lb. axles.................................................................................................... $3995

NEW HEAVY DUTY FLATBED TRAILERS

New Diamond C 32-ft. gooseneck tandem dually with beavertail, torque tube...$12,295 New Diamond C 30-ft. gooseneck tandem dually with beavertail, torque tube...$11,595 New Diamond C 28-ft. gooseneck tandem dually with beavertail, 20,000# GVW.$10,595 1-New Circle D 31-ft. triple axle gooseneck with 7000# axles, 12” I-beam frame, folding beavertail, 2 jacks, 21,000 GVW........................................................................$9495 1-New Circle D 29-ft. (including beavertail) tandem dually gooseneck..................$9995 2-New Circle D 25-ft. (including 3 piece beavertail) 2-7000# axles, Each.............$7395 1-New Circle D 24-ft. with one piece beavertail.....................................................$6895

2-53-ft. storage vans. Each.$5995 1-28-ft. storage van with side door, lift gate................$4995

16-ft. 18-ft. & 20-ft. IN STOCK

1995 Diamond D 6’8”x16-ft. gooseneck stock trailer........... . ...................................$3900

Kiefer Built 6x20 gooseneck stock trailer...................$3500

Iron Steer 20-ft. lumber roller trailer with hoist............$7500

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

1996 Ford F250 4x4, regular cab with Hydra-Bed............... $7000

Car dolly...............................$800

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

Mounts to rails bolted under the bed, or attaches easily to B&W’s turnover ball gooseneck hitch. Easy adjustment of height & lateral positions. COMPANION™ 5th WHEEL RV HITCH

NEW DUMP TRAILERS

3500, 5200 & 7000# axles

Hillsboro 7x18 gooseneck stock trailer............................$3500

Transcraft DTL-2100 48x102 drop deck............................. $22,500

Large Trailer Parts Inventory • Axles • Springs • Lights • Fenders • Straps • Tie-downs • Bearings & seals • Jacks • Etc.

G ll – steel flatbeds

New Travalong 14-ft. bumper pull dump trailers......................................$9395 New Travalong 14-ft. gooseneck dump trailers.....................................$10,395 New Diamond C 14-ft. bumper pull dump trailer......................................$7995 New Diamond C 14-ft. bumper pull dump trailer with tarp.......................$8495

New Diamond C car haulers

1979 Champ 5000# gas forklift, 21-ft. height, side shift..$10,500

Gooseneck & Bumper Pull

Tuffloader Tilt Trailers

Gooseneck model: Bumper Pull model: 6-ft. stationary deck with 16-ft. tilt deck 4-ft. stationary deck with 16-ft. tilt deck Both models have 18” treadplate approach

New Haulmark & Look Enclosed Trailers New Circle D pickup flatbeds

Excellent Selection On Hand

Triple T Sales Contact Dave Taylor; 406-357-2166

Chinook, MT

Home Phone - 406-357-2162 Highway 2 West, Chinook, MT 1/2 miles west of Chinook

Circle D flatbeds, gooseneck hitch plate, lights, headache rack, rear skirt. Black 7x7............................... $1450 8x9............................... $1850 71/2x81/2........................ $1450 8x11............................. $2150 71/2x9........................... $1520

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Spring wheat variety performance summary in Montana

CAB & CHASSIS FOR SALE

1995 Freightliner FL70 cab & chassis, 8.3L Cummins, Allison automatic transmission, weak.

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Phone 406-799-6923

POLYURETHANE FOAM INSULATION Are your calving barns cold and drafty???

WE CAN HELP!!

Homes, barns, quonsets, shops, etc. LeRoy Hanson Doug Morgan (406) 590-2874 (406) 590-8336 Choteau, Montana Choteau, Montana

SLIDING DOOR

Track and Hardware

4 Round Track 4 Metal Door Frame 4 Handles, Guides, Trolleys and Brackets (406) 727-2474 Great Falls, MT

www.metalroofingandtrim.com

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Gym rules

You must sign up for at least six months. That way, if you don’t go, you have to pay a $60 per month fat tax. The older you are, the more naked you must be in the dressing room. All food preparation and consumption should take place outside the gym…unless you think you’re alone in the sauna of

course. Grunting while lifting weights is one thing; if you’re screaming, you might want to consider a lighter load. Yes, there are plenty of mirrors at the gym. But that doesn’t mean you should spend an hour flexing in front of them.

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John Deere 7410 MFWD, duals, left hand reverser. #C015981.........................................$54,500 (M)

John Deere 7630, duals. Extra nice with all new rubber. #C016928.............................$98,500 (R)

John Deere 6115D #C016095...............$62,500 (M) John Deere 7600 MFWD, joystick. #C015820.......... . ........................................................$42,500 (R)

TRACTORS OVER 100 HP

Coming Soon (2) John Deere 7420, loader............ . ........................................................Please Call John Deere 4430, loader, no 3-pt. #C015016........... . ........................................................$24,000 (K) John Deere 4430, loader. #C014705.....$23,900 (K)

TRACTORS UNDER 100 HP

John Deere 7510 MFWD, John Deere 740 loader. #C018004.........................................$72,500 (R)

International 1206, Farmhand F11 loader. #C017972............................................$8900 (M)

John Deere 4230 HFWA, cab. #C017867................ . ........................................................$14,900 (M)

TILLAGE

AerWay 1200 aerator. #C007244..............$9000 (R) John Deere 3010D #C003091..................$8500 (R)

John Deere 455 25-ft. drill, 7.5” spacing. #C017326. . ........................................................$26,500 (K)

John Deere 210 14-ft. tandem disk. Extra nice. #C015511............................................$5750 (M)

John Deere 230 26-ft. disk. #C015821.....$7900 (M)

John Deere 714 8-ft. mulch tiller, harrows. #C006033............................................$6950 (K)

John Deere 6400 MFWD, cab, loader, grapple. #C018010.........................................$37,500 (M) John Deere 5520 MFWD, cab, loader. #C017540.... . ........................................................$42,500 (M) John Deere 5520 2WD, cab, no loader. #C017808.. . ........................................................$31,500 (M) John Deere 4010, loader, no 3-pt. #C013039........... . ...........................................................$9500 (K) John Deere 4010 #C015954....................$4900 (M) John Deere 2940, cab, loader. #C018034................ . ........................................................$17,500 (M) John Deere 2030, loader. #C010988.....$15,000 (K) John Deere A #C015580..........................$4500 (M) John Deere B #C008716..........................$2500 (K) Ferguson TD-30 #C016664......................$3900 (K)

John Deere 220 22-ft. disk. #C010016.....$2950 (R) John Deere BW 18-ft. disk. #C011298.....$5900 (K) John Deere 230 disk. #C017723..............$7900 (K) John Deere 235 disk. #C017724..............$8900 (R) John Deere 330 disk. #C017726...........$10,500 (M) John Deere 930 3-pt. 15-ft. roller harrow. #C014205 . ...........................................................$2500 (M) John Deere 930 15-ft. 3-pt. roller harrow. #C003411 . .................................................. Make Offer (R) Krause field cultivator. #C017615.............$3500 (K) Ford 3-pt. 10-ft. cultivator. #C012449........$1250 (M) Lindsey 35-ft. harrow. #C016136..............$1200 (K) Frontier 8-ft. disk. #C016748....................$4000 (M) John Deere 1600 12-ft. chisel plow. #C017004........ . ...........................................................$4900 (M) Frontier 3-pt. 2 bottom plow. #C009371....$1100 (K) Ford 3-pt. plow. #50202991.............. Make Offer (K) John Deere 3100 plow. #C003977... Make Offer (K)

BUY HAY EQUIPMENT NOW

John Deere 4995 windrower, 14.5-ft. head, steel & steel, 988 hours. #C015988..............$79,500 (M) MacDon M150 windrower, 14-ft. sickle head, 775 hours. #C017456..............................$74,500 (R)

International 490 24-ft. disk. #C017204...$8900 (R)

John Deere 455 30-ft. 7.5” spacing. #C014711........ . ........................................................$26,500 (K)

International 770 plow. #C013732............$4500 (K)

John Deere BD1113 13-ft., 7.5” spacing, seeder. #C015356.........................................$17,000 (R)

John Deere 970 24-ft. roller harrow. #C014453........ . ........................................................$26,500 (M)

John Deere 630 29-ft. tandem disk, harrows. #C014575.........................................$24,500 (M)

Allis Chalmers 26-ft. field cultivator. #C017475........ . ...........................................................$1900 (K)

MacDon Premier 2952I with MacDon 922 14-ft. sickle header. #C015822..................$49,900 (R) Harrell 3-bottom switch plow. #C015910...$4000 (M)

Krause 28-ft. folding disk. #C017474........$7900 (K)

Triple W IS SELLING TRACTORS SOLD IN DECEMBER

John Deere 970 24-ft. roller harrow. #C014530........ . ........................................................$26,500 (R)

C014708 John Deere 7320 C025282 John Deere 7210 C015281 John Deere 7410 C011516 John Deere 7130 C014710 John Deere 7320 C017866 John Deere 3155 C015437 John Deere 3150 C015978 John Deere 6100D all these units were listed in December’s Trader’s Dispatch ad

John Deere 3600 8-bottom plow. Extra nice. #C017005.........................................$12,500 (R)

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Come see us for unbeatable prices and selection

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The deadline for advertising in the February issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be January 31. Phone (406) 279-3291.

We specialize in CONTINUOUS FENCE! 4 Quality workmanship at the BEST price!! 4 Custom built to your needs. ery 4 Large quantities on hand. Deliv le! lab Avai 4 Call for quotes and prices.

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE 4x4 Tractors

2012 John Deere 9560R powershift, 800x38 duals, ATR, 1000 PTO, 560 hp., 507 hours. #632............................................$335,000 2011 John Deere 9560R powershift, 520x42 triples, ATR, 560 hp., 491 hours. #631....... ....................................................$332,000 2011 John Deere 9630 powershift, 800x38 duals, ATR, HID, 530 hp. 1175 hours......... ....................................................$297,500 2009 John Deere 9430 powershift, 20.8x42 duals, 425 hp. 1400 hours. #054................ ....................................................$245,000 2007 John Deere 9620 powershift, 520x42 triples ATR, 500 hp. 1625 hours. #210....... ....................................................$219,500 2004 John Deere 9520T powershift, 36” tracks, ATR, HID, 450 hp. 3011 hours. ...... ....................................................$155,000

Sprayers

2014 John Deere 4830 with 100 ft. booms, 1000 gallon tank, 158 hours........$275,000 2013 John Deere 4940 with 120-ft. booms, 1200 gallon tank, 480x50 tires. 365 hours. #642............................................$349,500 2013 John Deere 4830 with 100 ft. booms, 1000 gallon tank, 340 hours........$269,000 2012 John Deere 4830 with 100 ft. booms, 1000 gallon tank, 570 hours........$265,000 2011 John Deere 4940 with 120 ft. booms, 1200 gallon tank, 650 hours........$290,000 2007 John Deere 4930 with 120-ft. booms, 1200 gallon tank, 480x50 duals. 1600 hours. #519.................................$199,500 2005 John Deere 4920 with 120-ft. booms, 1200 gallon tank, 380x50 tires, ATR. 2550 hours. #182.................................$149,500

Combines & Headers

2012 John Deere S680 Hydro, Contour Master, duals, tailboard, 540/425 hours............ ....................................................$349,000 2012 John Deere S680 Hydro, Contour Master, duals, tailboard, 166/135 hours............ ....................................................$365,000 2011 John Deere 9870STS Hydro, Contour Master, 770/648 hours................$295,000 2010 John Deere 9870STS Hydro, Contour Master, tailboard, 702/482 hours................ ....................................................$289,000 2009 John Deere 9770STS Contour Master, 800x32, chopper, 2200/1350 hours........... ....................................................$175,000 2007 John Deere 9760 chopper, new tires, 1540/1054 hours.........................$149,000 1998 John Deere 9610 big engine, chopper, all rebuilt, 4600/3800 hours...........$48,000 2013 John Deere 635FD flex draper header, cross auger...................................$84,500 2013 John Deere 635D draper header, pickup reel, transport...........................$62,500 4-2010 John Deere 640D draper header, pickup reels, transport, cross augers. Each..............................................$69,500 2008 John Deere 936D header with pickup reel................................................$37,500 Above header with TrailTec header trailer...... ......................................................$44,000 2010 MacDon FD70 36-ft. flex draper........... ......................................................$53,000 1997 MacDon 974 36-ft. flex draper..$22,000

Tractor/Loader

2012 John Deere 7330 MFWD, 20 speed, TLS, 480x42, 741 loader/grapple, 155/125 hp, 800 hours. #071....................$147,000 2010 John Deere 7930 MFWD with suspension, 20 speed, 480x46 and 480x30 tires, 746 loader/grapple, 210/180 hp. 1120 hours. #238.................................$175,000 2007 John Deere 1835 50-ft. 12” spacing, 4” steel packers, SS, MRB, TBT 430 1910, 2010 John Deere 7330 MFWD, 20 speed, TLS, 480x42, 741 loader/grapple, 140/125 10” auger, 20.8x42 duals, variable rate...... hp, 225 hours. #493....................$149,000 ....................................................$149,000 2-2011 John Deere 1890 60-ft, 8” spacing, 2009 John Deere 7230 MFWD with suspension, 20 speed, 480x38 and 420x26 tires, no till, 430 TBH, 20.8x42 duals, SS, vari744 loader/grapple, 135/110 hp. 2365 able rate, 10” auger.....................$225,000 hours. #052................................. $117,500 2004 Bourgault 5710 54-ft, 10” spacing, double shoot, MRB, steel packers, 5440 2007 John Deere 7230 MFWD, IVT, 480x42 and 420x28 tires, 741 loader/grapple, TBH cart...................................... $117,000 135/110 hp. 1037 hours. #527.... $115,000 Lots of 1895 John Deere drills--Call! 1998 John Deere 8400 powershift, 20.8x42 duals, 3 pt., PTO, 225 hp. 10,000 hours.... ......................................................$57,000 2010 J&M 1326 Grain Storm with walking beam, tarp, 22” auger. 1325 bushel........... ..................................................... $49,000 Used Westfield 13x71 remote swing... $9500

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Online course is place for learning about ATV safety

By Oklahoma State University Sponsored through the ATV Safety Institute (ASI), in cooperation with ATV Ride Safe Oklahoma and the Oklahoma State University (OSU) Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development Program, the ATV Safety E-Course adventure is a great way to introduce the ATV experience to both novice and experienced riders. Mike Klumpp, Oklahoma 4-H ATV safety coordinator, said more than 600 youth have taken the online course and he’s hoping to reach 1,000 participants by the end of 2013. “We’ve been teaching hands-on ATV safety through the 4-H program in Oklahoma for a number of years, but the E-Course is relatively new,” Klumpp said. “It’s a great, safe way for beginning riders to start learning about all the safety aspects of riding an ATV. Oklahoma averages more than 15 ATV-related deaths each year and has one of the nation’s highest rates of injury for youth age 16 and under. This online learning opportunity is one of the first steps youth can take to learn about safe riding.” The E-Course is free and can be found at www.atvsafety. org. It offers three age-specific e-learning courses to address basic ATV safety principles. Klumpp said it takes about two hours to complete the course, and participants can stop at any point and come back later to finish up right where they left off. “Riding ATVs is a great family activity and we encourage all family members to complete the E-Course. This would be a fun way to spend some time together over the holidays,” he said. “Because we’re keeping track of the number of youth and adults who complete the course, please email me to let me know you’ve done so.” Please email Klumpp at mklumpp.osu@gmail.com. Youth who complete the online course are encouraged to participate in the hands-on learning opportunities offered around the state. Currently there are 17 OSU Cooperative Extension county educators who are trained to offer the hands-on ATV RiderCourse in each of the four districts. “Our main goal with any of our ATV safety courses, whether it’s an online course or a hands-on course where participants actually ride the machines, is to provide safety education and injury prevention information,” Klumpp said. “I’ve had so many youth and adults tell me how much they’ve learned through these opportunities. We know we’re making a difference and we’ll continue to do so.” To take the hands-on ASI ATV RiderCourse, contact your local OSU Cooperative Extension county educator, or contact the Oklahoma 4-H ATV Safety Program at 405657-7444.

4-H receives shopper support

By NDSU Extension Service This fall’s Paper Clover Campaign raised $2,570 for the 4-H program in North Dakota. Shoppers were able to buy paper clovers for $1 each at seven Tractor Supply Co. (TSC) stores in the state. The campaign was part of a nationwide fundraiser that benefits 4-H programming in communities with a TSC store. The TSC in Williston won the District Champion Award for selling the most clovers - 1,916. The Williston and Minot TSC stores won the Class Champion Award for meeting company campaign goals. The Minot store sold the next highest number of paper clovers – 887. Stores in Bismarck, Devils Lake, Grand Forks, Harvey and Jamestown also took part in the fundraising effort. The campaign in North Dakota raised a total of $3,670. Sixty-five percent of the money raised in each store will go to 4-H programming in the county where the store is located, 5 percent goes to the state 4-H program and the rest goes to the national 4-H program. Money raised through this campaign will support local camps, after-school programs and other youth development activities. “On behalf of the North Dakota 4-H program, I thank all of the citizens in the state of North Dakota who purchased paper clovers and so generously supported 4-H programming in our counties, state and nation,” says Cheryl Kuhn, executive director of the North Dakota 4-H Foundation. “Purchasing a paper clover enables thousands of our North Dakota youth to participate in 4-H and become part of a program that teaches youth to do the right thing, break through obstacles and make a measurable difference in our local communities.”

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Hay baled late needs supplements, but test first

University of Missouri Extension Temperatures drop, sunshine dims and pastures stop growing. That’s when cow nutrition becomes critical, says Justin Sexten, University of Missouri Extension beef nutritionist. More hay was baled in 2013 than in the drought of 2012. But quantity doesn’t equal quality. Much of the hay may not contain enough nutrients. Looking at hay-test reports, Sexten sees that lots of mediocre to bad hay was made this year. Spring rains at haying time delayed baling. Overmature hay has lower feed value. There are options. Stockpiled pasture is first choice for quality winter feed, but that required action in August when cattle were removed from pastures and nitrogen fertilizer applied. Fall growth is left ungrazed until winter. Another feed source is cornfield residue. Ear corn dropped at harvest and leaves and upper stalks provide nutrients for the herd. This may require added supplement for best usage. “In Missouri, cornfields offer our most underused cattle feed,” Sexten says. “Grazing stover requires fences and water. But where land was taken out of pasture to plant corn, there may be fences and water available.” Using a hot wire to allocate fresh feed every few days improves efficiency. However, Sexten says it’s important at this point to just get cattle into the cornfields. Cornstalks deteriorate quickly. “Later, when producers learn the feed value of stover, they’ll improve grazing,” he says. “For now, try it.” With increased use of herbicide-resistant corn, farmers learn the value of cattle picking up dropped corn. Next spring, that seed becomes a volunteer corn plant, a hardto-kill weed. The third feeding option is hay. This year, it may be bad hay. It’s not too late to test hay to see how much supplement will be needed to produce the next calf crop. “Test right before feeding time,” Sexten says. “Hay tested early can lose quality by feeding time, especially if stored uncovered outdoors.” It’s nutrients in the feed that count, the nutritionist says. Most often, energy is lacking for cows. But the cow’s rumen bugs need protein to digest cellulose in the forage. “Without testing, you’ll never know,” he says. “Payback comes in not overfeeding or underfeeding on energy or on protein. “To me it is just a math equation. The deciding factor is price per unit of nutrient, not price of the feed.” If corn gluten is $205 a ton and dried distillers grain is $225, you’d lose out going for the lower-priced gluten. The distillers grains provide needed energy plus protein at a lower nutrient cost. “If you buy supplement in a tub, you’re paying twice what it would cost in a grain ration,” he adds. Feeding plans for spring-calving herds look at cows’ needs—and the needs of unborn calves. For fall-calving herds, it’s too late to improve body condition before breeding season. “We know nutrition for the unborn calf has a lifelong impact on replacement heifers and feedlot steers,” Sexten says. “Poor nutrition for pregnant cows reduces lifetime calf performance.” For a cow, her first need is body maintenance. “Cloudy days with rain and temperatures near freezing are worse than dry days with temperatures below 20 F,” he says. “Cows spend energy to warm their bodies.” Feed should be adding body condition (fat) ahead of calving season. The fat layer must be laid on before the cow starts lactating. After calving, the cow diverts feed into milk for her calf. She can’t gain condition. Winter feeding determines rebreeding next spring. Back fat, shown in body condition, helps cows prepare for breeding. Also, good nutrition before calving adds quality to colostrum, the first milk. A well-fed cow adds fat to colostrum, which jump-starts her newborn calf. Also, a well-fed cow adds stronger antibodies to pass on to her calf. Antibodies ward off calf illness. A sick calf never fully catches up after a slow start. Testing hay pays in just about all ways, Sexten says. But in a bad-hay year, it pays more. Knowing more about precalving nutrition for the calf makes hay tests worth more. Without a hay test, a nutritionist can’t build a cost-effective ration for winter supplement. “Test hay, and then sort it,” Sexten says. Feed highestquality hay to high-value animals. In a spring-calving herd, that’s pregnant cows heading to calving time.

See us at MAGIE January 16, 17, & 18

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

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

LOOKING TO BUy OATS ALL NATURAL Cow Cake “Pre-order” discounts available

Livestock Rations

• Weaning & replacement heifer rations. • Bull rations • Ground custom rations

• Westfeeds dealer

• 4-H rations

It’s not too early to consider your spring seed needs.

Many Spring Varieties Will Be In Short Supply Call us today to discuss your options.

Dividend Extreme

Phone 406-378-2112

After hours: Roger Terry, 406-378-3220

Trader’s Dispatch, January 2014 — Page C38

Forage and grazing tips

HAY FOR SALE

1200 tons 3x3x8 wheatgrass/bromegrass/alfalfa hay. Delivery may be possible. powerline@gmx.us Call (406) 836-1809, 452-8022, 799-2420, (708) 807-6735

Attention Farmers & Ranchers Don’t have time for your fence work?

We have equipment and manpower to get the job done.

Give us a call for all your fencing needs.

DURNELL FENCING, LLC

Mike Durnell (406) 279-3299 or (406) 899-2635, Valier, MT

WHEATHEART AUGER FOR SALE Call 406-278-3985. Ask for Chris.

2010 Wheatheart 13x71 auger with swing hopper. Like new condition.

$11,500

Custom Pole Buildings

Prebuilt Trusses 8’ to 20’ Sidewalls

FREE ESTIMATES

• Grain Storage • Calving Barn • Machinery Storage • Insulate for a Shop • Etc.

Keep the weather out. INSULATE NOW! Kraft Faced Insulation Unfaced Insulation Blow-In Insulation Rigid Insulation In 3/4”-3” Free use of machine with purchase of Blow-In insulation.

Fiberglass Blow-in Insulation 10% off in January 29 gauge classic rib, 36” coverage Galvanized or colored Full Treated Fence Posts BLUNT 6-7”x8’ 7-8”x8’ Treated 16-ft. rails

POINTED 3-4”x6’ 4-5”x6’ 4” x 61/2’ 41/2” x 61/2’ 5-6”x7’ 4-5”x7’ 6-7”x8’ 7-8”x8’

Call for quantity pricing

By the ton or by the bag

Windbreak Boards

Good supply in stock Since 1946

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By Rosalie Marion Bliss, Agricultural Research Service A team of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists has developed a way to boost production of a beneficial plant compound called pterostilbene. The discovery by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists enables crop species to produce or increase production of pterostilbene. Stilbenes are a subgroup of beneficial plant phytochemicals called â&#x20AC;&#x153;polyphenols.â&#x20AC;? The approach could pave the way for ramping up levels of potentially healthful pterostilbene in crops that normally produce it, such as grapes and berries. ARS is USDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s principal intramural scientific research agency. ARS molecular biologists Scott R. Baerson and Zhiqiang Pan and chemist Agnes Rimando headed the study. They and plant physiologist Franck Dayan, a coauthor, are with the ARS Natural Products Utilization Research Unit in Oxford, Mississippi. Another coauthor, ARS plant pathologist James Polashock, works with the agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Genetic Improvement of Fruits and Vegetables Lab in Beltsville, Maryland, but is based in Chatsworth, New Jersey. There are two stilbenesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;resveratrol and pterostilbeneâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; which may possess similar purported beneficial health properties. During their work, the team showed that a previously characterized and patented gene called SbOMT3, which they had isolated from the sorghum plant, is capable of converting resveratrol to pterostilbene. They then built on that conversion activity by co-expressing SbOMT3 with a stilbene-synthase gene, AhSTS3, that had been isolated from the peanut plant. For the proof-of-concept study, both genes were successfully incorporated into the chromosomes of two different model host plants, Arabidopsis and tobacco. The two-gene strategy generated transgenic plants that were able to produce pterostilbene, the authors reported. The study results were published in Plant Biotechnology Journal in 2012. An ARS patent, issued in 2010, describes the ability of SbOMT3 to produce transgenic plants that express pterostilbene, and describes the two-gene strategy.

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Cow-calf timely tips

By Dr. Roy Burris, Beef Extension Specialist, University of Kentucky Spring Calving Herd Body condition is important, plan an adequate winter program for cows to be at least body condition score 5 (carrying enough flesh to cover the ribs) before the calving and breeding season. This will help them to breed early in the spring. Thin cows should be fed to regain body condition prior to winter. Don’t let cows lose weight/condition. Begin feeding the lowest quality forage to dry cows which are in good condition during early winter and save the best hay for calving time or for weaned calves. Divide the herd into groups for winter feeding -- weaned heifer calves - first-calf heifers, second-calvers and thin mature cows - the remainder of the dry cows which are in good body condition - herd sires Be sure that weaned heifer calves are on a feeding program which will enable them be at 65% of their mature weight before the start of the breeding season. Rations should be balanced to achieve gains sufficient to get heifers from their current weight to that “target” weight. Order and number eartags for next year’s calf crop this winter. It is also a good time to catch up on freeze branding and replacing lost eartags.  Fall Calving Herd Have Breeding Soundness Evaluation (BSE) performed on bulls (even if you used them this spring). Get breeding supplies together, if using estrous synchronization and/or A.I. The fall breeding season starts. Breeding can best be accomplished on stockpiled fescue pasture; otherwise, cows with calves should be fed 25-30 pounds of good quality hay or its equivalent. Supplement with grain, if needed, and minimize hay waste. Cows shouldn’t be allowed to lose body condition. Observe performance of bulls during breeding season. Watch cows for return to estrus, if you see several in heat, try to determine the cause and consider changing bulls.   General Consider putting down geotextile fabric and covering with gravel in feeding areas before you begin hay feeding to minimize waste of expensive hay. Complete soil testing pasture to check for fertility and pH.

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2011 Riteway 62-ft, hydraulic tine angle, 24.5” tines...... $39,500 2011 Riteway 50-ft., SN 11-71448................................. $34,900 2001 Riteway 50-ft., SN 01-71112................................. $20,900

Grain Bag Extractors

2011 Tridekon 1210 HD SN TRI-11-1079...................... $28,500 2010 Tridekon 1210 HD. SN TRI-10-1066..................... $27,900

Augers, Conveyors, Grain Equip.

Convey-All 1014 transfer conveyor, 5.5 hp Honda, grey... $5500 J&M 20-ft. drill fill auger, hydraulic drive, mounts on side of gravity wagon........................................................................... $2200 Sukup 18” heater, propane or natural gas fired................. $2895 2010 Pro Bagger hopper & conveyor, mover kit, SN10036........ Westfield 13”x60-ft. manual swing, manual winch, light kit......... .................................................................................. $30,900 ..................................................................................... $8900 2009 Pro Bagger hopper & conveyor............................. $26,500 Brandt 10”x60-ft. swing, excellent shape.......................... $8500 Pro Bagger 810 hopper..................................................... $1950 Freight rates apply on all used equipment. Pro Bagger 1210 wide mouth hopper............................... $3800

Flaman Pro Grain Baggers

See us at MAGIE Jan. 16, 17 & 18 Schulte & Kodiak Mowers

2010 Schulte XH 600 trailing hitch. SN 674006. Like new...$8800 Schulte FX520 20-ft. cutter. SN C52000040505............ $27,000 2003 Schulte XH1000 1000 rpm, aircraft tires. SN 50404..$9500 2003 Schulte XH1000 1000 rpm, aircraft tires. SN 49903..$9500 2012 Kodiak 10-ft. heavy duty pull cutter. Good shape..... $5900

Discs

2011 Wishek 842 22-ft, 26.5” front blades, 27” rear blades. SN 60221122.................................................................. $63,000 2010 Wishek 842 26-ft, 24-25” blades all around. Nice shape.... .................................................................................. $63,500 2008 Wishek 842 22-ft.. SN 8010822............................. $45,900 2002 Wishek 842 14-ft. SN 670214............................... $30,500 Ezee-On 4600 35.5-ft. disc, front notched 24” rear blades, 25” smooth front.............................................................. $50,500 Ezee-On 4600 38-ft........................................................ $47,500 Krause 2165 44-ft. double offset disc. SN 1160............. $16,900 1996 Hutchmaster 20-ft., 9” spacing................................ $9500

Land Scrapers

2011 Leon 650 land scraper, 6.5 cubic yards, excellent shape.. .................................................................................. $20,900 2007 Leon 1000 10-yd scraper. SN 8530710................. $26,500 Leon 550 scraper. Nice shape, red................................. $13,500 Caterpillar HD 10-yd. scraper. SN K-14552................... $21,000

Bale Carriers

2008 Haukaas 10 bale mover. SN 052-018.................... $22,500 2008 Haukaas 10 bale mover. Nice shape..................... $21,900 2007 Haukaas 10 bale mover. SN 073-019.................... $21,900 2006 Haukaas 10 bale mover, hydraulic end gate. SN 02026..... .................................................................................. $20,900 Riteway 11 bale carrier. SN 03-014.................................. $9900

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January 2014

Conrad, MT 59425 Visit our website at: www.zomertrucks.com E-mail: zomer@3rivers.net

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LOckers

2008 Western Star 4900 SA, Cat, 550 hp, 18 speed, 4 way lockers, fresh overhaul with 3 year OPT warranty, unlimited miles................................. $65,000

6-2007 Kenworth T600, Cat, 10 speed Ultrashift, VIT interior, 72” ADAC sleeper. We are going to day cab some of these. Will make nice tractors or box trucks ........................................................Call

2007 Freightliner Columbia, daycab, Cat C15, 3 pedal 10 speed Autoshift, engine brake.................... $36,500

2006 Freightliner Columbia MBE4000, 450 hp, 13 speed, overhaul with paperwork, premier interior................................ $25,000

2006 Sterling AT9500, MBE4000, 460 hp, 10 speed, engine brake, new paint, 488,000 miles.................................. $35,500

2007 International 9400i, Cummins ISX 475 hp, 13 speed, engine brake, 72” sleeper...................................... $36,500

2005 Freightliner Columbia C15 Cat, 435 hp, 10 speed, engine brake.................................... $35,000

2006 Freightliner Century C15 Cat, 13 speed, engine brake, ready for a box................................ $36,500

13-2006 Sterling AT9500 MBE4000, 460 hp, 10 speed, engine brake, 3.90 ratio, rust free, miles in the 4’s and 5’s................. $29,500 to $32,500

Fax: 406-278-3218

LOckerS

GET READY FOR SPRING

2007 Freightliner Columbia 14.0L Detroit, 10 speed Ultrashift, New ITB box, lift axle, wireless remotes, pintle hitch. Buy one that’s ready or build one your way................................................................. $75,900

Toll Free: 1-877-714-5944 Local: 406-278-5944

3-2007 Freightliner Columbia daycabs, Series 60, 10 speed Ultrashift, engine brake, air ride, the right length for a 19-ft. grain box........................ $39,500

2007 Peterbilt 379 EXHD, ISX Cummins, 475 hp, 13 speed, engine brake, 63” sleeper...................................... $55,000

8-2007 Freightliner Columbia MBE4000, 10 speed Auto shift, wet kit, engine brake............................................... $32,500

2-2007 Freightliner Columbia MBE4000, 450 hp, 10 speed Ultrashift, engine brake, 70” midroof sleeper.............. $29,500

2007 International 9400i C15 Cat, 550 hp, 10 speed, engine brake, air suspension................................. $29,900

2007 Western Star 4900 EX, 515 hp, Series 60, 18 speed, 60” flat top, full lockers, wet kit, double frame, 46,000# rears, only 360,000 miles.......................... $65,000

2-2007 Peterbilt 379 EXHD, Cat C15, 10 speed Ultrashift, engine brake, one blue, one black......................................... $49,500

2007 Peterbilt 379, Cat 470 hp, 13 speed, engine brake, 63” sleeper...................................... $43,500

2006 Freightliner Century C15 Cat, 475 hp, engine brake, 13 speed, air suspension, pick your color........ $27,500

2003 Kenworth T800, Cummins N-14, 10 speed Autoshift, wet kit, engine brake, low miles.......................................... $39,500

2005 Kenworth W900L, Cat C-15, 475 hp, 18 speed, lift axle, 86” sleeper...................................... $50,000

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2004 International 9400i ISX Cummins, 460 hp, 10 speed, engine brake, 72” sleeper, 24.5 wheels................. $28,500

1998 Kenworth T800 Cummins N-14, 525 hp, engine brake, flat top sleeper, 685,000 original miles.......... Just Traded

5-2014 Jets, ag hoppers, sight windows, vented slopes, LED lights, 96” wide, 68” sides • 40-ft. air ride, pintle hitch, dump valve suspension gauge • 40-ft. air ride, dump valve, suspension gauge • 40-ft; spring ride, virgin tires • 40-ft. spring ride, caps • 34-ft. spring ride

2002 Lode King 40-ft. hopper, air ride, ag hoppers, very nice used trailer............................. Just traded

2013 Jet sidedump, 45-ft.x102”, tri axle, air ride, electric tarp, push block, LED lights..................................................Call

2-2013 Dakota 43-ft. belly dumps, same as above with rear lift axle & black paint... Call

2-2012 Dakota 43-ft. belly dumps, tri axle, air ride suspension, inside fenders, LED lights.. $42,000 $ $44000

2014 Felling dropdecks, 53-ft.x102”, 3 axle, air ride, beaver tail, steel.......................................... Coming In

1982 Kenworth W900 Cat, 13 speed, 36” sleeper, lift axle.... Just

traded

1987 GMC General daycab, 400 Cummins, 13 speed......................$7500

1998 Talbert dropdeck, 48-ft.x102”, air ride, spread axle, combo.............................................. $19,900

2003 Trail-Eze 48-ft.x102”, hydraulic tail and 4-ft. flip, Braden winch, stake pockets............................................ $29,500

1955 Trailmobile 40-ft.x96” flatbed, spring suspension, wood deck 10 winches...........................................$7000

2014 Timpte 50-ft.x96”x72”, ag hoppers, air ride, lift axle, American Ag Series, extra flaps, S/S front corners and rears.............. Call

2014 Timpte 50-ft.x96”x72”, Silver Metallic, air ride, electric tarp, hydraulic traps, rear lift........................ Just in. Call 2-2014 Timpte 3 axle, white, air ride, ag hopper, rear lift....... Coming in

2014 Timpte 40-ft.x96”x66”, Silver Metallic, air ride, ag hopper.......................................... Just in 1993 J & L tank, 1600 cf aluminum pnuematic, 4 hopper, aerators, extra hoses...................................... $19,900

2-1979 and 1-1981 Heil stainless steel, insulated, 7250 gallon, clean tankers................................... $17,500

1978 Kari Kool tanker, stainless steel, 4500 gallon, spring ride, double conical............................................. $18,500

2014 Timpte, 40-ft.x96”, spring ride, ag hoppers, S/S front corners............................ Rental Return

2013 Wilson hopper, 50-ft.x72”x96”, 3 axle, rear lift, electric tarp, ag hoppers......................................... Rental

1984 International F2574 derrick digger truck, Cummins, Allison automatic, service body, pole clamp................. $22,500 1974 Fruehauf 24-ft. hopper pup, 4 axle, spring suspension, telescopic hitch................................ $14,000

1983 Peterbilt 362 Cab Over Engine, Cummins, 13 speed, engine brake, nice older truck............................. Just Traded

John Deere 2510 and 2010, personal use tractors, well maintained, very clean. Please call for details and pricing.

1997 Western hopper, 29-ftx96”x72”, tandem axle dolly, all air ride, telescopic hitch, pintle hitch.. Just Traded

2013 Jet 22-ft. hopper pup, 18-ft. hitch, spring ride, sight windows......................... Call

1997 Dorsey reefer van, 53-ft.x102”, air ride suspension, sliding tandems, cold chute.....................................................$8950

1993 White/GMC WIA64 Series 60, 12.7, engine brake, 9 speed, 48” midroof sleeper, nice clean older truck................................................. $17,500

PARTS

1982 Ford C802 bucket truck, cabover, 370ci, 5 & 2 speed.................$6000

2004 GMC 7500 Toter & 2007 Terry Quantum 35.5-ft., Cat, Allison Auto, air ride, 4 slides, dual A/C, generator, fireplace, beautiful setup......................GMC... $35,000 .............................................Terry... $31,000

4 2 New ProTech headache racks with chain hangers. Ask for Steve in parts. 1999 Kenworth W900L Cat 3406E, 550 hp, 18 speed, 52,000# rears, wet kit, double frame................................... $29,500

January 2014

Conrad, MT 59425 Visit our website at: www.zomertrucks.com E-mail: zomer@3rivers.net

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4 Used Super Single tires on aluminum wheels

Toll Free: 1-877-714-5944 Local: 406-278-5944 Fax: 406-278-3218

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Spring wheat variety performance DURUM WHEAT

continued from page C44

DISTRICT 5

CONRAD DRYLAND

DISTRICT 6

SIDNEY DRYLAND

FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

Rem 2700 grain vac, about 200 hours................... $15,000 Cardinal digital scale, 70-ft. long........................... $19,500 7000 watt diesel generator........................................ $2000 Ford diesel motor........................................................ $800 Feed troughs, 1/4” steel. Each...................................... $300 Gysler 60-ft. plow...................................................... $5000 Gysler 40-ft. plow...................................................... $3800 14 coil packers.......................................................... $3000 Hitch.......................................................................... $1800 Used stainless steel hand rails....................................As is Jebby hoist, Jebby crane, 12” pipe, 1/2” thick, I-beam is 12”, 12-ft. long, turns 180 degrees............................... $1800 John Deere hay fork to fit 840 loader......................... $800

Call Jonathan at (406) 945-5991

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

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DURUM WHEAT 2005 John Deere 410G backhoe, 4WD, 115 hp, 5743 hours, extend-a-hoe, ride control, pilot control, heat, air conditioning, hydraulic quick attach, bucket, forks, 1 owner, excellent condition.................$42,500

2008 Interstate 7x16 cargo trailer, 3500-lb. axles, benchs and racks inside, excellent condition.....$4250

2010 Case IH Maxxum 125 125 hp, 3 remotes, Quick Hitch, power shift with LHR, 2600 hours.............$49,500

2003 Challenger MT 535 3591 hours, 110 engine hp, 3 remotes, partial powershift with LHR shuttle, one owner, 3-point, 540/1000 PTO, super clean....$43,000

Financing Available

2008 Cat 930G 4750 hours, hydraulic quick attach, bucket, forks, rake, heat, air, ride control, super clean, one owner....$79,500

2009 John Deere 7330 Premium 5038 hours, 150 hp with new 740 SL loader, bucket, grapple, 3rd function 3 remotes, 4 new tires, APQ transmission... $87,000

1999 Ingersoll-Rand Vib Roller SD-70D, low hour machine. Very nice.

2009 John Deere 7130 110 hp Synchro Plus transmission, 3 remotes, new Allied Buhler SL loader, 4900 hours......................$64,000

1993 Trailmax tri axle, 29-ft.x102” tilt deck trailer, folding ramps, 2 new tires, 66,670 lb. GVWR, good brakes.....................$21,500

COMING IN!

4-2009 Kenworth T-800 tri-axle dumps, Cat engines, low miles, Hendrickson suspension, one owner, super clean. Each...................................................... $71,000 2009 John Deere 7330 with loader, grapple, 3rd function low hours, 150 hp. Bradco SS mulcher. New PVG-C 120 OMH Proscreen, 3 product screen plant.

Two options, for plant variety protection, are available to the developer of the variety. Under the first option, the developer of the variety or his/her agent may sell either certified or uncertified seed of the variety. If the developer of the variety has reason to believe that anyone is infringing on his/her rights, he/ she may resort to civil action. The other option (“certification option”) for protecting a variety utilizes the provision of Title V of the Federal Seed Act. A variety protected in this manner may be sold by variety name only as a class of certified seed. It is the responsibility of the seller to inform the buyer if the variety is protected. Each container of seed sold should be labeled with a tag indicating the type of protection which the owner has. Under the first option, the label will state: “Unauthorized Propagation Prohibited - U.S. Protected Variety.” If the owner of the vari-

ety has chosen the other option for variety protection, the label will state, “Unauthorized Propagation Prohibited - To be Sold by Variety Name Only as a Class of Certified Seed - U.S. Protected Variety.” 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, MD 20705 - Phone: (301) 5045518 - Internet: http://www.ams.usda.gov/ science/pvpo/pvpindex.htm CONTINUED ON PAGE C64

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UW Extension range specialist received honor for service

By University of Wyoming Extension last month. A University of Wyoming (UW) ExtenSmith has been an SRM member since sion range specialist has received the Distin1965. guished Lifetime Achievement Award from The award recognizes SRM members for the Wyoming Section Society for Range long-term contributions to SRM and range Management (SRM). management, according to the organization. Mike Smith, a professor in the DepartRecipients show sustained, outstanding lifement of Ecosystem Science and Managetime contributions to the art and science of ment in the College of Agriculture and range management and continued SRM inNatural Resources, received the award durvolvement at the section and society levels. ing the organization’s meeting in Sheridan

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2005 Vibromax VM66D

2011 Terex TSR60

1044 hours*, 81 hp Cummins, 68” smooth drum, 7 ton vibratory roller, air conditioner, heater. Made in Germany.

air conditioning, quick coupler. Very clean and solid.

$54,900

459 hours*, hi flow auxiliary

$21,900

$34,900

Cat RC60

1991 GMC Topkick Mechanic Truck

4800 hours*, low profile, R/T, diesel, 6000 lb capacity, side shift, towable.

$17,900

2000 Red River 42-ft. bottom dump asphalt trailer, running bottom to dump.

$22,500

2002 Mitsubishi Fuso

2000 New Holland 5450 1075 hours*, 4/1 bucket, PTO, cab, 6-way Gannon box, hi/low shuttle shift

Cat RT40 forklift

2200 hours*, R/T, 4000 lbs. cap, Perkins diesel, 4 speed shuttle shift, towable forklift.

$11,500

$23,500

2000 ASV 4810 Posi-Track

1998 Terex W6 Chipper

2003 John Deere 5320 Turf Special

1080 hours*, 110 hp, air conditioning, hi-flow, auxiliary outlets with controls, enclosed cab.

2200 hours*, Ford 6 cylinder gas motor.

air conditioning, deluxe cab, PTO, hydraulic outlets.

$24,500

$6450

$13,900

Multiquip Silencer 125KW 399 hours*, Komatsu turbo diesel, runs like new, was a reserve unit for city

$19,800

2003 Case 590 Super M

7071 hours*, deluxe cab, air, 4-in-1 bucket, quick rear from cab coupler, 2 stick backhoe controls, drill control, aux. outlet for attachments, excellent tires.

1999 Cat 938G

1999 Chevrolet 3500HD

air, deluxe cab, quick coupler, 4-in-1 bucket.

100,000 miles*, 35-ft. Altec boom, run by Onan generator, automatic, compressor.

$39,500

2000 New Holland 545D

$9500 1996 Dresser 518

6600 hours*, 4/1 2.25 yard bucket, air conditioning, power shift, 6 cylinder Cummins turbo diesel, former municipality

2002 Freightliner FL60

$17,900

$17,500

56,000 miles*, 4x4, 6 yard dump, snow plow.

$23,900

$13,900 40,000 miles* Cummins, 6 speed auto, air, air brakes, backhoe attachment, PTO, air compressor, reels, outlets, inverter, electric jack, air, seats, tool boxes.

1992 International 4900 DT 466

38,000 miles*, diesel, 4x4, air conditioning, back-up camera, lift gate, hydraulic snow plow.

low hours, 4x4, 6-way Gannon box. 3 available

$13,500 2002 Grove A60J

$29,500

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##### Sickle cell disease is one of the most common genetic illnesses in America. Researchers estimate that it plagues more than 70,000, and that over two million carry the gene that could pass this affliction on to their children.

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Protect livestock from harsh winter conditions

University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Arkansas tends to get a lot of freezing rain, sleet, ice and wintery mix, and these wet, cold conditions are hard on animals if they do not have good feed, clean water and shelter, says Dr. David Fernandez, Cooperative Extension Program livestock specialist at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Livestock usually do not mind the cold. Their winter coats and the heat produced as they digest their food help keep them warm. Their winter coats are thicker and heavier than their summer coats to trap warm air close to their bodies. This blanket of warm air keeps livestock comfortable even when farmers are chilled, says Dr. Fernandez. When precipitation freezes as it falls or shortly after it hits the ground, animals can get wet through to the skin. The water causes the hair to mat and lose its insulating value. Water conducts heat away from the body many times faster than dry air, says Dr. Fernandez. In the summer when humans sweat, their bodies are cooled by this kind of evaporation. The same thing happens to wet animals as precipitation freezes on their skin. “In the winter, livestock that become wet through to the skin can suffer from hypothermia and even die,” says Dr. Fernandez. To combat this Dr. Fernandez advises keeping livestock safe and warm by providing shelter from wet weather. Windy weather can also chill animals by blowing away the layer of warm air trapped close to their bodies. Windbreaks provide livestock a place to get out of the wind and stay warm, says Dr. Fernandez. Putting wet animals close together in a barn can help keep them warm, suggests Dr. Fernandez. Their body heat warms the air in the barn, and the barn protects them from wind and freezing precipitation. Animals that are in good body condition have a layer of fat under their skin that helps insulate them. On a scale of 1 to 9 with 1 being emaciated and 9 obese, cattle should have a body condition score (BCS) of 5. Arkansas sheep and goats should have a BCS score of 3 to 3.5 on a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being emaciated and 5 being obese. Thin animals, newborns and very young animals are likely to suffer from the cold and will need more shelter, says Dr. Fernandez. Another way to keep livestock warm is to provide them with low quality hay as the additional fiber generates more heat in the rumen while it is being digested. “Just be sure to provide enough nutrients with a better quality hay and/ or supplement their needs. Do not sacrifice production by under nourishing animals. Provide plenty of clean water as it helps animals retain body heat. Animals can become dehydrated when it is cold outside as they tend to drink less water when it is cold. Also, waterers can freeze preventing livestock from accessing the water.

Assistance with filling out state tax returns

By Shari Hagengruber, Communications Specialist, Montana Department of Revenue The Montana Department of Revenue provides assistance on individual income tax matters through its Internet website, call center, and statewide local offices. But did you know that they also have an income tax specialist who will offer state wide training for the volunteers that enter tax returns? Brian Olsen has been travelling the great state of Montana for nine years, meeting with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) folks and the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) to train the volunteers that assist the primarily elderly and/or lower income citizens of Montana with their tax returns. In addition to training the volunteers on tax preparation, Brian also meets with paid tax preparers and accountants to go over law changes, rule changes, and any recent legal decisions. He typically trains in Helena, Billings, Butte, Missoula, Great Falls, Kalispell, and Bozeman, but has been known to make a side trip to a smaller area if he happens to be nearby, such as stopping in Stevensville after providing training in Missoula. When asked why he performs this onsite training, Brian said “I like that it brings questions to us that the tax preparers see. The face-to-face interaction is great!” For questions, or to discuss these training sessions with Brian Olsen, please contact him at 406-444-2994 or email him at bolsen@mt.gov

Trader’s Dispatch, January 2014 — Page C53

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Cattle producers prepare for 2014

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Fewer cattle on feed will reduce beef production

By Tim Petry, Livestock Economist, North Dakota State University Extension Service USDA-NASS released the monthly Cattle on Feed report on November 22. The number of cattle and calves on feed for slaughter market in the U.S. for feedlots with capacity of Phone (406) 212-4958, Columbia Falls, MT 1,000 head or more totaled 10.607 million head on November 1. The inventory was almost 6% below November 1, 2012, and marks the 15th consecutive month with lower cattle on feed numbers than the previous year. And it was the lowest number of November 1 cattle on feed since the data series began in 1996. Smaller inventories imply lower beef production ahead. The Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC) is Serving The Ag Community Since 1969 projecting 4th quarter 2013 beef production to decline about 5.2% from last year. That would result in a 1.5% decline in beef production for the year. If U.S. pasture and range condiSpecializing in JD, International, Case IH & all other major brands of ag tractors tions continue to improve, declining cow slaughter coupled with lower fed cattle slaughter could result in 2014 beef Dennis & Curt Lorang production at 6 to 7% lower levels than 2013. 2700 17th Street N.E. Placements of cattle into feedlots during October totaled Black Eagle, MT 2.394 million head, up 9.8% from last year. That increase Shop 406-727-2726 may sound surprising to some given a smaller calf crop this year. However, last year the 2.18 million head placed was the ✔ Engine rebuilds ✔ Transmission rebuilts lowest on record for October. Drought in much of the U.S. caused early placements so by October fewer feeder cattle ✔ fuel pumps ✔ injectors ✔ turbo chargers were available. A return to more normal weather this year We can rebuild or exchange John Deere resulted in more placements of cattle in October. The 2013 hydraulic pumps, hydraulic couplers & valves, brake valves, steering valves October placements were still the 2nd lowest on record for that month. The report also indicated more placements in Southern (Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, and Texas) feedlots compared to Northern (Iowa, South Dakota) feedlots. In North Dakota where I am, fewer calves were marketed in October than last year. Moisture conditions are much better this year and even hindered movement of calves to market in some cases. An early OctoFree Form’s Generation II liquid tank is the perfect solution for eliminating algae formation in water tanks. The UV light blocking black interior coupled with ber snowstorm coupled with the light reflecting white exterior give the Generation II tank many advantages above average rainfall caused over conventional tanks. By reflecting the UV rays the exterior of the tank and weaning lots to be muddy, so it’s contents remain cool, this also prevents loss of strength that often caused cattle were left on pastures black tanks to buckle when fastened to trucks. and ranges longer. Good feed supplies with lower prices 27% multi-form Nitrogen plus 1% Sulfur, and a have also caused interest in Chlorophyll building package. Stabilized for rebackgrounding calves, especially heifers, rather than duced volatility and leaching loss potential, Organic selling them. Chelates enable nitrogen reserve for longer feeding. November calf marketings in N.D. have increased seasonally with a couple of noteworthy developments. First, a good demand for replacement quality heifers is evident with prices at or near their steer mates in some cases. Also there has been a Check us out for all your sprayer resurging interest in buying parts & supplies! Including hose, calves by smaller Northern Plains farmer-feeders with valves, fittings & more! the record corn crop and lower corn prices this year. The Markets Both fed cattle and boxed beef prices moved lower as Liquid - DrY - Anhydrous retailers focused on turkey and ham for the Thanksgiving holiday. Across the 5-area market, liveweight steer prices averaged $130.55 per hundredweight down $1.04 for the week. Dressed weight prices declined $1.05 to average $206.94 for the week. Choice boxed beef averaged $199.28 down $2.97 for the week. Calf and feeder cattle prices were mixed with calves generally steady to higher and feeder cattle steady to lower. Corn prices in Omaha on Thursday were down 4 cents “Your Crop Production Specialist” Kremlin, Montana per bushel at $4.10.

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Nine things that should be in a cropland lease

By Curtis Talley Jr., Michigan State University Extension There are as many lease terms possible as there are farm situations. These nine categories should be in a cash cropland lease. 1. Correct legal names of all parties. Is the lessee an individual, an LLC, corporation? If the operator also wants his wife listed as a co-lessee so that she can succeed him if something happens to him, her name and signature should also be on the lease. For the spouse who wishes to assign a lease as part of an estate plan during the lease term, her or his name should be listed as one of the lessees. 2. Correct legal description of the farm and a farm map. The legal description should match the description on the deed. A farm map with the boundaries of the leased area highlighted clarifies which land is in the lease. If there are certain areas that are not to be included, they should be noted and highlighted. 3. Start and end dates. It is not uncommon to sign a lease on one date, but the lease not be effective until a later date. For example, a lease may be signed in September, but not be effective until January 1. Is the lease a one year lease that automatically renews unless either party gives written notice by a pre-determined date, or does it have a definite ending date? Possession date can be different than the signing date. For example, it is not uncommon to allow possession as crops are harvested from each field. On the other side, when should the lessee vacate the property as this lease comes to a close? Possession date can have a major impact on the success or lack thereof of a new lessee. 4. Rent. When and how will the rent be paid? If certified funds are required instead of a personal check, it should be stated. There are alternatives to how the rent is paid. For example, it may have 100 percent due at lease signing, or it may be paid in installments. If so, the dates of those installments are important to include. Some owners, particularly if they do not know the operator, may want security for the rent not due until a later date. If so, the type of security should be listed, such as an irrevocable letter of credit. 5. Conflict resolution. If the lease is silent on this topic, the only method could be utilizing attorneys. The lease can require that differences be settled by mediation or binding arbitration. 6. Facilities owner provides. It is not unusual for there to be facilities such as buildings or irrigation wells already present. If so, it should be stated who is responsible for maintaining them, the owner or the operator. For example, a lease that involves irrigation equipment may require the operator to pay for all maintenance up to a certain dollar amount and then the owner pays, or the operator have responsibility for all maintenance costs including major repairs. In certain situations, the owner may allow the operator to make repairs during the year and ask for reimbursement of the total cost, or for materials only. Can the operator make repairs up to a certain cost without owner’s permission and request reimbursement at the end of the year? If a repair, such as an electrical repair to an irrigation well is required, but beyond the capability of the operator, will they be allowed to hire an expert to make those repairs, or are they required to get owner approval first? 7. Installation of capital improvements. As landowners retire from active farming, but continue to own the land and more land is converted to irrigation, there are opportunities for the operator to add capital improvements such as wells and center pivots, or trees and drip irrigation to the property. If this is the situation, the lease should determine what can be installed and who will own it at the end of the lease term. The Michigan Cash Farmland Lease includes a section that deals with this topic. 8. Water use Reporting. In Michigan, a high volume water usage report is due by April each year to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. It is extremely important to insure that this report is filed each year. The lease should state if the operator or owner is responsible for reporting. 9. Hunting privileges. Hunting is an important part of life in Michigan. If the owner wishes to reserve all hunting privileges, it should be stated. To assist producers and landowners with utilizing a written lease, Michigan State University Extension created the downloadable Michigan Cash Farmland Lease (E3193) (http://firm. msue.msu.edu/land_energy_leasing_and_contracts). This template is designed to be adaptable to a variety of situations including those specific to State of Michigan law. If you have any questions regarding leasing of cropland or oil and gas feel free to contact me author at talleycu@anr.msu.edu.

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By Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension has emerged as the number four source of Cattle and beef trade between the U.S. beef imports in the U.S. After increasing and Mexico has evolved over many years to for many months, Mexican beef exports to increasingly complex and integrated levels. Included with our auction business we also do all the U.S. have decreased five of the last six The long history of Mexican cattle exports types of appraisals. Including farm/ranch months and were down 8.4 percent, year to the U.S. was supplemented in the late equipment and inventory, farm/ranch over year, in the latest monthly data for 1990s with increased U.S. beef exports to and urban type real estate and homes, October. As result of the recent decreases, Mexico. 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By Scott Schell, assistant extension entomologist at the University of Wyoming Most people are familiar with dung beetles, and most ranchers have probably observed the dung ball rolling species – “tumblers” – at work on their pastures. Fewer realize the majority of dung beetle species don’t tear apart dung pats and roll the manure away to be buried as a food source for their larvae. Other species of dung beetle activities are inconspicuous. Some feed and reproduce inside a suitable dung pat and are called “dwellers.” Others form and bury dung balls directly under the dung pat and are called “tunnelers.” This leaves the surface of the pat undisturbed, which helps keep the manure moist and aids microbial decomposition. Job Emphasis In many articles on dung beetles, the claim is made that, if you have intact dung pats on your pasture, “You don’t have dung beetles.” If all manure was immediately rolled away by tumblers, the dweller and tunneler species would soon be extinct. In arid climates or dry periods in mesic climates (balanced moisture), the dweller and tunneler species have the advantage of using intact manure pats. The dry crust on intact pats conserves moisture and allows reproductive activity. In very dry conditions, it is thought the dung balls dry too rapidly as they are rolled, and the tumbler species will be inactive or only work at night. Many exotic species of dung beetles have been imported into the Americas, Australia, and Africa in an attempt to maximize livestock manure decomposition on pastures. One of the most common species found in association with cattle dung in Wyoming is Aphodius fossor, described to science by Linnaeus in 1758. It is a species native to northern Europe and Asia. This area is where the wild ancestors of cattle originally roamed. W.K. Owen’s thesis research at UW found that the soil underneath the dung pats was enriched by A. fossor tunneling activity, and those soil microorganisms backfilled into the dung pat helped speed its decomposition. Even though the dung pat looked intact from above, it was being recycled into the soil. Dung beetle activity increases soil fertility, minimizes dung accumulation, reduces horn and face fly populations, and is entirely beneficial. Parasite Control and Dung Beetles What can cattle producers do to make parasite control of their herds compatible with dung beetles? A comprehensive study of seasonal dung beetle activity in Alberta, Canada, conducted by K.D. Floate and B.D. Gill found that, although many species of dung beetle adults could be found from mid-March to mid-November, peak reproductive activity for most species was in May and June. Smaller peaks of activity were seen in late summer and early fall in response to rainfall, which stimulates the emergence of some species’ adults. The obvious recommendation is to avoid using cattle parasite treatments during peak dung beetle activity to reduce the beetle’s exposure to pesticide residue. If your herd health management plan necessitates treatment during the spring, choose the products in your rotation that will have minimal impact on the dung beetles. Moxidectin, levasole, and albendazole are broad-spectrum active ingredients that have shown reduced impact on dung beetle populations in experimental studies. Keep in mind everyone should be rotating the modes of action of all control products used to avoid creating treatment-resistant parasites! The next time you see dung beetle activity, remember their slogan, “It’s a dirty job, but somebody has to do it!”

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