January 2016

JANUARY 2016

Vol. XVI No. 12 P.O. Box 997 Conrad, MT 59425-0997

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Nebraska Extension to hold crop production clinics

By Amit Jhala, Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, UNL University of Nebraska-Lincoln crop production and pest management specialists have scheduled a series of crop production clinics across the state in January to provide the latest research-based information and recommendations for 2016.

Topics will include soil fertility; soil water and irrigation; insect, disease and weed management; cropping systems; and agribusiness management and marketing. The complete agendas are available at http://agronomy.unl.edu/cpc.

The clinics will be the primary venue for commercial and noncommercial pesticide applicators to renew their licenses in the following categories: ag plant, regulatory and demonstration/research. Representatives from the Nebraska Department of Agriculture will be present to verify attendance. The crop production clinics also will serve as a venue for private pesticide applicators to renew their licenses.

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MSU cover crop seminar

Montana State University Extension is hosting a cover crop seminar on Tuesday, February 2, in Sheridan and in Helena. The Sheridan seminar will be held at the Moraine Center, 120 South Main St., from 12–3 p.m. The Helena seminar is set from 5:45–8:30 p.m. at the Great Northern Hotel, 835 Great Northern Blvd.

The class will cover information from MSU’s research on cover crops and dry land crop production and how to terminate cover crops using livestock. The session will include a panel of producers who are utilizing cover crops in their production system.

Certified Crop Advisor members can receive three credits for attendance at either location.

A free lunch will be provided in Sheridan and a free dinner will be provided in Helena.

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

An RSVP by January 28 is required for both locations.

To RSVP, call 447-8346, text 438-0027 or email bsarchet@ montana.edu.

Fron left to right: Caitlin Roark, Kraig Glazier, Ken McKamey (MWGA Board Member) dishing up their plates at the North Central Montana Sheep Seminar on December 8 at Moose Lodge in Conrad, Montana.

Moo University workshops set

By NDSU Extension Service The consortium consists of Extension What a pregnant cow is worth is the focus personnel from NDSU, the University of of the I-29 “Moo-University” annual winter Minnesota, South Dakota State University, workshop series.

Iowa State University and the University of The I-29 Dairy Outreach Consortium is Nebraska, and members of the Minnesota hosting the workshop at these five locations Dairy Initiative, South Dakota Dairy Proin 2016: ducers, Iowa State Dairy Association and • January 11 - Baymont Inn & Suites, Nebraska State Dairy Association.

Mandan The agenda will be the same at all five • January 12 - Codington Expo Building, locations. The workshops open with regWatertown, South Dakota istration at 9 a.m. and run until 3:30 p.m.

• January 13 - Pizza Ranch, Pipestone, CONTINUED ON PAGE A2 Minnesota • January 14 - Sioux County Extension office, Orange City, Iowa • January 15 - Lifelong Learning Center PRIVATE TREATY at NECC, Norfolk, Nebraska Anchor Polled Herefords, Vaughn...............................A25 Beery’s Land & Livestock Co., Vida............................A25 “This workshop is a great opportunity Curlew Cattle Co., Whitehall........................................A25 for dairy producers to learn more on a vaDiamond K Shorthorns, Twin Bridges........................A26 riety of popular dairy subjects,” says J.W. Dutton Hereford Ranch, Gold Creek...........................A25 Feddes Herefords, Manhattan.....................................A25 Schroeder, North Dakota State University Geib Red Angus, Dagmar..............................................A8 (NDSU) Extension Service dairy specialist J Bar E Ranch, Plentywood.........................................A25 and member of the consortium. “Featured K.L. Slagsvold Herefords, Lindsay..............................A24 topics include synchronization, optimizing McMurry Cattle, Billings...............................................A24 Sidwell Ranch, Columbus............................................A24 genomics and genetics technologies, profitStorey Herefords, Bozeman...........................................A5 driven personnel management techniques, Thomas Herefords, Gold Creek...................................A24 performance records and the economics of Wichman Herefords, Moore.........................................A24 reproduction decisions.”

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A maximum of six Certified Crop Advisor credits will be available per day in these areas: crop production (two), nutrient management (one), integrated pest management (six), water management (one) and professional development (two).

Pesticide applicator recertification training will be available in these categories: commercial/noncommercial in ag plant, demonstration/research and regulatory; and private applicator.

Online registration is required for the clinics to provide meals and materials. Register at http://agronomy.unl.edu/ cpc. The cost for pre-registration by 3 p.m. the day before the clinic is $65. Online pre-registration includes the 2016 Guide for Weed Management in Nebraska, the 2016 crop production clinic proceedings with further information on the topics being discussed, a meal and refreshments. On-site registration is $80.

Check-in each day is from 8 to 8:30 a.m., with sessions from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• January 13, Hastings: Adams County Fairgrounds, 947 S. Baltimore Ave. • January 14, Kearney: Younes Conference Center, 416 W. Talmadge Road • January 19, Atkinson: Atkinson Community Center, 206 W. Fifth St. • January 20, Norfolk: Lifelong Learning Center, NECC 601 E. Benjamin Ave. • January 21, UNL Agricultural Research and Development Center, Ithaca: Saunders County Extension Office, 1071 County Road G For more information about the clinics, contact Amit Jhala, Nebraska Extension weed management specialist, at 402-472-1534 or amit.jhala@unl.edu.

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The registration fee is $65. College and technical school students can attend for $25. The Milk Producers Association of North Dakota, South Dakota Dairy Producers, Western Iowa Dairy Alliance and Nebraska State Dairy Association will pay the $50 fee for their members.

Register online at http://igrow.org/store/. For more information, contact Schroeder at (701) 231-7663 or jw.schroeder@ndsu.edu.

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NDSU Feedlot School set for January 19-20

By NDSU Extension Service their own lodging arrangements. Lodging North Dakota State University’s is available at the Chieftain Conference (NDSU) Carrington Research Extension Center, (701) 652-3131; Carrington Inn Center will hold its annual NDSU Feedlot and Suites, (701) 652-3982; or CobbleSchool on January 19-20, 2016.

This intensive course is for cattle stone Inn, (701) 652-3000. producers, feeders, backgrounders, feed For more information about the course industry personnel, animal health-care or to register, contact Joel Lemer, an Exsuppliers and anyone else who is intension agent in Foster County, at (701) 652-2581 or joel.lemer@ndsu.edu. terested in learning more about feedlot The Carrington Research Extension production, nutrition, waste management Center is 3.5 miles north of Carrington and marketing. on U.S. Highway 281.

“Feeding cattle is a decades-old business with lots of new techniques,” says Karl Hoppe, area Extension livestock specialist at the center.

“Making cattle feeding profitable is usually a result of doing many things right, not just one thing better.

The Feedlot School helps identify the areas for improvement, ranging from feed bunk management to health to business planning to marketing.

“The regional cattle experts who teach at the school provide a good overview of management for North Dakota feeders, and the outreach or interaction with the participants continues for years after the school,” Hoppe adds.

Feedlot School topics will include: • Why feed cattle in North Dakota • Animal nutritional requirements • Feed additives and growth promoter technologies • Ration formulation • Feed nutrient analysis and feed testing • Livestock stewardship and beef quality assurance • Facility management • Disease diagnosis, treatments and health programs • Manure and nutrient management • Carcass quality and marketing on the grid • Using market information for strategic planning • Budgeting • Custom feeding The school also will include a commercial feedlot tour and a tour of the Research Extension Center’s livestock facilities.

Instructors include faculty from NDSU’s Animal Sciences Department, and the Carrington and North Central Research Extension Centers, as well as others who have extensive experience in working with northern Plains feedlots.

The registration fee is $140 per person or $190 for two people from the same operation. All meals and a 3-inch, three-ring Feedlot School binder are included with the registration. The deadline to register is January 12. The fee does not include lodging.

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NDSU Extension schedules farm/ ranch transition workshops

By NDSU Extension Service information are: North Dakota farm and ranch families • Bismarck - January 14, 19 and 21, 6 have more opportunities to learn how to p.m., Bismarck Career Academy; Ashley develop a plan to transition their business Stegeman, (701) 221-6865, ashley.stegeto the next generation. man@ndsu.edu The North Dakota State University • Pembina - January 18 and 19, 6 p.m., (NDSU) Extension Service has scheduled Pembina Community Center; Samantha 15 Design Your Succession Plan workshops Lahman, (701) 265-8411, samantha.lahthroughout the state in the next few months. man@ndsu.edu The multisession workshops are designed • Bowbells - January 19, 21 and 26, 1:30 for families interested in shaping the future p.m., Burke County Courthouse Commuownership of the family farm or ranch - the nity Room; Dan Folske, (701) 377-2927, family legacy - whether that is transferring dan.folske@ndsu.edu a viable business to the next generation or • Grand Forks - January 19 and 26 and determining how to divide farm/ranch asFebruary 2, 5:30 p.m., Grand Forks County sets among heirs. The workshops are for Extension office conference room; Willie husbands, wives, daughters, sons, in-laws Huot, (701) 780-8229, willie.huot@ndsu. and anyone else who is part of the family edu business.

• Lisbon - January 26 and 28, 6 p.m., Ran“Attending the program together was som County Courthouse; Brian Zimprich, helpful,” says Annette Rockeman of Don(701) 683-6128, brian.zimprich@ndsu.edu nybrook. She attended a Design Your Suc• Jamestown - February 1, 2 and 4, 6 cession Plan workshop in Minot with her p.m., NDSU Extension office, Stutsman husband, Mark, and their two sons. “We all County; Alicia Harstad, (701) 252-9030, heard the same information. We had some alicia.harstad@ndsu.edu good discussions on the way home each • Cando - February 8, 9 and 11, 6 p.m., evening.”

Cando Armory Building; Lindy Berg, (701) The Design Your Succession Plan work968-4362, lindy.l.berg@ndsu.edu shops were developed to assist families in • Mohall - February 16 and 18, 9 a.m., three areas: Renville County Courthouse; LoAyne Voigt, • Getting started on a succession plan (701) 756-6392, loayne.voigt@ndsu.edu • Opening the lines of communication in • Park River - February 23 and 24, 6 the family p.m., Walsh County Extension office; Brad • Choosing and working with professionBrummond, (701) 284-6248, bradley.brumals to complete the plan mond@ndsu.edu Families receive a workbook to help • Casselton - March 10 and 15, 6 p.m., them get started on their succession plan Central Cass School; Kelcey Hoffmann, while at the workshop and a binder with the (701) 241-5700, kelcey.hoffmann@ndsu. resources they need to continue to work on edu their plan after they go home.

• Dickinson - March 14 and 15, 5:30 “Having a succession plan in place for p.m. Mountain time, Stark County Courta family farm or ranch business is a recipe house; Samantha Roth, (701) 456-7665, for a successful transition to the next gensamantha.e.roth@ndsu.edu eration,” says NDSU Extension family • Minot - March 21 and 24, 6 p.m., Ward economics specialist Lori Scharmer. “Even County Office Building; Paige Brummund, if you have attended other transition, estate (701) 857-6444, paige.f.brummund@ndsu. or succession planning classes, consider atedu tending Design Your Succession Plan to get Visit https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/succesa start on your succession plan.” sion for more information about the proThe dates and locations of the workshops gram. and the Extension agent to contact for more

New videos look at open space values in Wyoming agriculture

By University of Wyoming Extension “Randa, it’s okay for the videos to be Wyoming agricultural producers in eight beautiful and educational,” he told Jabbour new videos of the arm Meets Function during project planning. project offer thoughts on weeds, water, Interviews took place last summer on what they’re growing – plus wildlife and porches, an open tailgate and under cotnon-crop habitats in agricultural landscapes. tonwoods, often with birds and insects ofLocations include a bison ranch, a vinefering a running commentary. Zoe Nelson, yard, a 2,000-acre family agribusiness and seasonal technician, conducted four of the high tunnels where salad greens grow at interviews and developed the Farm Meets 8,500 feet.

Function website.

“One of our goals was to represent a The website describes ecosystem “serdiversity of operations,” said project origivices” (which are the “functions”) encomnator Randa Jabbour, assistant professor of passed by different habitat types on Wyoagroecology at the University of Wyoming ming operations (“the farms”).

(UW).

Ecosystem services include food, fiber The videos and website (bit.ly/farmand fuel production, soil conservation, meetsfunction) invite visitors to think more water quality, recreation and historic sites. broadly about the role of agriculture in a Habitat types include wetlands, grasslands, state where 93 percent of privately owned forest and riparian zones along creeks and land is classified agricultural. rivers.

“You can see how large-scale, smallFarm Meets Function was made possible scale, organic and non-organic producers by the Wyoming Open Spaces Initiative (bit. feel about the land and the constraints they ly/wyopenspaces) with funding from the face,” said Jabbour, in the College of AgriWalton Family Foundation. culture and Natural Resources.

Contact Jabbour at 307-766-3439 or Videographer Conner Mullen contributed rjabbour@uwyo.edu for more information. an artist’s eye.

Southwest Kansas Forage Conference planned

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By Steve Watson, K-State Research and Extension K-State Research and Extension and the Kansas Forage and Grassland Council, in collaboration with private forage industry supporters, will host the Southwest Kansas Forage Bozeman, MT Conference on February 17, 2016 at the Southwest ResearchChuck 406-580-8255 shr@storeyherefordranch.com Extension Center in Garden City, Kansas from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is no charge to attend.

This conference was last held in 2005 and the organizers are excited to return this once successful program back to the region, said A.J. Foster, K-State southwest area crops and soils specialist in Garden City.

“Forage production is an important part of southwest Kansas agriculture,” he said.

Producers attending the conference will learn about nontraditional forage options, wheat grazing, summer annual forages, forage sorghum production with limited irrigation, forage quality, forage fertility management and gain insights about the past and future perspective of the hay market from a retired Kansas Department of Agriculture reporter.

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North Central Montana Sheep Seminar

By Jesse Wallewein, MWGA Executive Secretary Ranchers and sheep producers from Dr. Emily Glunk, MSU Forage Specialist, Galata to Wolf Creek gathered together on gave a talk on Grazing Alfalfa Aftermath Tuesday, December 8th, 2015 at the Moose and Alternate Forages. Glunk stressed that Lodge in Conrad, for the North Central Monafter a light frost, and immediately after a tana Sheep Seminar. Pete Cornell, the Front killing frost, alfalfa still poses a bloat hazRange Wool Pool President, started things ard to grazing ruminants. She recommends off with a warm welcome. Dave McEwen, waiting to graze 3-5 days until after a killrecently elected President for the Montana ing frost, or if only a light frost, until the Woolgrowers Association (MWGA), gave alfalfa plant is fully mature to decrease the an update on the association’s happenings. likelihood of bloat. She also spoke about Dave made it clear that he wants to focus cereal forages and alternative forages and the next two years on getting the younger how they are excellent alternative grazing generation into the sheep industry, not sources for livestock. They produce aconly by getting them involved, but showceptable animal gains and performance, as ing them the importance of the economics, well as being highly palatable to the grazsustainability, and environmental impacts ing animal. Care must be taken with some of raising sheep. MWGA just recently held cereal forage species, as there are potential their 132nd Annual Convention in Billings anti-quality factors such as nitrate toxicity December 4th and 5th. Between the speed and prussic acid poisoning (warm season shear competition Friday night and the grasses) that may occur if not properly MIWW Fashion review and NFR Calcutta managed. on Saturday night, I’d say that everyone Shaelyn Meyer, Pondera County Ag Exwho attended had a fantastic time with some tension Agent since April 2015, gave a talk great company, industry updates, and good on the Basics of Intensive Grazing. Shaelyn conversation mixed in. Everyone is already grew up in eastern Montana and much of talking about next year’s convention! the pictures she used were from her famI, Jesse Wallewein, filled everyone in on ily ranch near Ekalaka. Her family utilizes the Young Entrepreneur Program. There is intensive grazing on their ranch so she has currently a scholarship available for young first-hand experience with this practice. It sheep producers, ages 25-40, to attend the was great to hear her experiences with it, ASI (American Sheep Industry) Convention as well as the trials and tribulations that her in Scottsdale, Arizona January 27-30th. I family went through. Her final word of adwas recently hired on December 1, taking vice was to find someone who has made all over the position of the Executive Secrethe mistakes and keep them on speed dial! tary of MWGA from Brent Roeder. Brent Devon Ragen, Research Associate from took over the Teton County Ag Extension MSU, was next up with her presentation position on October 1st. He has been the “Feedlot on Fields.” Most of her research Executive Secretary for the MWGA for 3 has been conducted at the Fort Ellis Reyears and will be greatly missed. As Brent search Facility in Bozeman. Her study has said, “I’m not leaving the association, been focused on trying to finish lambs on I’m just not being paid anymore.” Having wheat stubble fields instead of in the feedlot. worked with him over the last couple weeks They compared these lambs that are being and through the annual convention, I can finished out on the wheat stubble field to say with confidence that Brent set the bar lambs that are fed out in a feedlot setting uspretty high for me and I’ve have some big ing the Grow Safe system. Having recently shoes to fill! given this same presentation to the Montana Dr. Whit Stewart, the MSU Extension Organic Association, she said that they were Sheep Specialist, introduced himself and very enthusiastic about the idea of finishing conducted a clicker survey with the crowd to lambs on wheat stubble but their biggest see how he could better serve the sheep proproblem is where they could find the lambs ducers in this area. Next time Whit comes to do this. Multiple components to this study back to the area, he has a better idea of what included sampling soil microbial commutopics producers want to learn about and the nities to test for microbial activity and soil production issues they are facing with their organic matter content, DNA extracting and operations. Monica Ebert, the new Montana sequencing, direct manure application, soil Wool Lab Director, gave us a background compaction and soil bulk density, soil nion her history in the wool industry. She trogen content, average daily gain of lambs looks forward to working with producers finished in the field vs. confinement, cost of and helping them with their wool.

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gain, rib eye area, meat tenderness, meat quality grade, parasite burden, weed management, cover crop grazing, and possible elimination of extensive tillage practices that cause erosion.

Lisa Surber, WestFeeds nutritionist, focused on flock supplementation throughout the year and the effects of nutrition related to reproduction and performance. Surber stressed the importance of protein supplementation for the flock, and encouraged producers to use a sound mineral program throughout the year, but particularly in the third trimester of gestation and early lactation. Surber also explained WestFeed’s is now the sister company of Northern Seed, and is excited about the cereal varieties that they’ll be offering in the future to growers that will fit well in a grazing system.

To finish things off for the night, Kraig Glazier from Wildlife Services, gave us an update on what they’ve been up to. Dave M. and Brent R. donated the lamb that they cooked throughout the day and served up a delicious dinner. Producers that attended the meeting brought salads, rolls, and dessert. The Front Range Wool Pool conducted their meeting afterwards and presented Jim Hadley with an Award of Appreciation for all the years he has served the wool pool. I think it safe to say that everyone who attended the North Central Montana Sheep Seminar had good conversation with friends, gained a wealth of knowledge from the speakers, and went home on a full stomach.

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New executive secretary of MWGA

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The Montana Wool Growers Association is pleased to announce the hiring of their new Executive Secretary, Jesse Wallewein, approved by the board at their meeting during the 132nd Annual Montana Wool Growers Convention held in Billings earlier this month.

Jesse was raised east of Sunburst, MT, graduating from North Toole County High School in 2008. Being raised in the barn helping with her family’s cattle and sheep, the love of the ranching lifestyle runs deep. She followed her

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Wallewein is taking over the position from Brent Roeder, of Fort Shaw, as he steps into his new role as Teton County Ag Extension Agent. Jim Brown, Policy Director for MWGA, remarked, “It has been an absolute pleasure working closely with Brent on matters related to the Association since the time of his hire. Brent has a long history and deep CONTINUED ON PAGE A9

Native vine’s sap eyed as potential gum Arabic alternative

By Jan Suszkiw, Agricultural Research Service ity to gum Arabic.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Frost grape, Vitis riparia, occurs throughresearchers found a sap oozing from the out North America and typically grows as stem of frost grape, a native U.S. grapevine, a woodland vine reaching up to 50 feet in which has piqued their interest. This sap has length and measuring four to five inches an uncanny similarity to gum Arabic, a comin diameter. Shortly after cutting four-foot mon thickening agent and emulsifier used sections of the vine on his property in Sepin cake frosting, candies, paints, cosmetics tember 2014, Vaughn first observed the and other products. jelly-like sap.

Gum Arabic is harvested commercially Another colleague’s use of nuclear from wild acacia trees throughout the Samagnetic resonance spectroscopy methods hara region of Africa, with more than 80 revealed the sap to be a “polysaccharide,” percent of commercial production centered a type of long-chain carbohydrate whose in Sudan, according to Neil Price, a chemist ratio of two primary sugars resembles that with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service of gum Arabic.

(ARS) National Center for Agricultural In experiments, use of a water solution Utilization Research (NCAUR) in Peoria, and grapefruit oil—a common beverage Illinois. Gum Arabic, which is typically sold flavoring-and a one-percent or less conin powdered form, can be hard to come by, centration of the polysaccharide produced adds Price. emulsions that remained stable past the Domestic equivalents of gum Arabic study’s 72-hour test period. The polysacchahave proven elusive—until possibly now. ride can also be made into a white powder, In the August 2015 issue of the Journal of viscous liquid, or clear gel. Additionally, it Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Price, lacks a protein allergen found in gum Aratogether with plant physiologist Steven bic, reports Price.

Vaughn and other NCAUR scientists, anARS is USDA’s principal intramural nounced their discovery of the frost grape scientific research agency. sap and its chemical and functional similar-

New secretary CONTINUED FROM PAGE A8

experience in the agriculture field and that experience and knowledge worked to the benefit of Montana’s sheep industry.

During his time as Executive Secretary, Brent has greatly improved the working relationship with the MWGA and its membership. He has provided a face for the Association that the membership saw during both the time of the State convention and at the time of shearing. Under Brent’s watch, the Miles City Ram Sale has also reached a high place of prominence within the Industry, and the wool lab’s financial circumstances have been stabilized. I am pleased that Brent has landed a job that will allow him to spend more time at home and with his family, but it’s difficult to say goodbye who has the left Association in a much better place than when he found it.”

Roeder took the position in January 2012 and has since then, worked endlessly for the sheep and wool producers in Montana and in the organization.

The MWGA would like to thank Brent for his time spent with the Association but knows that this is not a “Good-Bye”, but rather a “See You Soon”.

The Montana Wool Growers Association was established in 1883, making it the oldest agricultural organization in the state. MWGA works to preserve and promote the sheep and wool industry in the state of Montana and nation-wide. To learn more about the Wool Growers or their membership, please contact Jesse Wallewein, Executive Secretary, at (406) 450-3429 or visit www.mtsheep.org for more information.

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The courses, all of which begin February 3, will cover profit-enhancing production principles for raising beef, sheep, meat goats and swine. Lessons are available through conventional mail delivery or through email and the Internet. The sheep, meat-goat and swine courses each have six weekly lessons; the beef course has seven lessons.

Lesson topics include production basics, selection principles (beef), nutrition, health, reproduction, marketing and financial issues. Each lesson has information about the topic and a worksheet for producers to complete and mail or email back to Penn State Extension for comments. Producers also can submit questions they would like to have answered.

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By Bruce Auchly, FWP Region 4 Information Officer It’s winter.

Nights are long, often cold. Days are short, sometimes with a sun that acts like it doesn’t want to come out and play.

Depending on our disposition and age, we might smile or growl about the cold and snow. But if we go outside for any length of time we dress for the weather.

Birds that stay here, that do not migrate, have evolved some ingenious ways to dress for the weather, to stay alive.

Of all the creatures on this planet, only birds have feathers.

They can range from about 1,000 feathers for a hummingbird to more than 25,000 on a swan.

Of course feathers are necessary to fly, but they also provide insulation and warmth; they are the original down coat.

Feathers are better insulation than mammalian hair, according to “The Sibley Guide to Bird Live and Behavior.”

A bird can even create air pockets between the feathers and the skin that help contain heat.

Sometimes birds will use behavioral methods like clustering together. Grouse will bury themselves in snow. Other birds will roost in tree cavities or dense foliage or brush piles to cut heat loss.

Depending on the species, below a certain temperature birds can shiver specific muscles to increase metabolism and generate extra heat.

Geese, or ducks, will stand or sit for hours on an ice shelf next to a river’s open water. Of course they carry a nice, plump down coat. But what about their exposed feet?

First, their legs and feet have very little soft tissue. Even the muscles that operate the foot are mostly higher up in the leg and connected to the bones of the feet with long tendons.

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Second, warm blood flowing through the birds’ arteries passes close to cold venous blood returning from the feet. As arterial blood warms up the venous blood the feet are kept cool, and the small amount of tissue in the feet is supplied with just enough warmth to avoid frostbite.

Another strategy birds use for cold weather survival is simply drop their body temperature. Allowing its core temperatures to drop will help a small bird conserve enough energy to survive cold nights or periods of little food, such as during a blizzard.

In this state, called torpor, these species are inactive and don’t respond to things around them. By the way, this has nothing to do with human teenagers.

When conditions improve, these birds are able to raise their temperatures back to a normal level. Because torpor is usually short term it is not like hibernation that some mammal species use.

Torpor is more commonly used by small birds, like blackcapped chickadees.

A chickadee will weigh less than half an ounce, yet as a species survive our northern latitude winters, using a variety of methods.

Studies show chickadees survive cold nights by fattening up on seeds each day, then each night burning up half their body fat, lowering their body temperatures 18 to 24 degrees, shivering, and sleeping – balled up with their head tucked under their shoulder feathers – in a cavity or dense vegetation.

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Retaining carbon in the February 15, 2016 soil “It’s a great idea to keep 1:00 Pm as much carbon in the soil as Billings livestock possible,” McLauchlan said.

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Cropping Seminars scheduled

Montana State University Extension will host the annual Cropping Seminar series January 11-14, 2016, in Fort Benton, Chester, Shelby, Cut Bank, Fairfield, Conrad, Stanford, and Great Falls. Topics will include residue management for wheat production and alternative crops, soil fertility basics, and nitrogen leaching related to water quality.

Roger Ashley, retired North Dakota State University Extension Agronomist will cover, “Retooling for Efficient Wheat Production: Residue Management”, and “Ten Myths in Residue Management.” Ashley will discuss the why and the how of residue management, the advantages and disadvantages of stripper headers, straw and chaff spreaders, heavy harrows, vertical tillage machines, hoe drills and disc drills. The “Ten Myths in Residue Management” by Ashley will be an introductory discussion on residue management and will look at 10 commonly held beliefs in managing crop aftermath, and the science and “art” behind residue management to maximize benefits in cropping systems.

Ashley served as the Cropping Systems Extension Specialist for southwest North Dakota at the Dickinson Research Extension Center for many years, and prior to that was a Montana State University Extension agent in Culbertson, Montana. Mr. Ashley’s responsibilities have included work with cropping systems with specialty crops, water management emphasis, and root pathogen control.

Dr. Clain Jones, Montana State University Soil Fertility Extension specialist, will present the basics of soil fertility, including soil testing, nutrient cycling, deficiency symptoms, and the 5Rs (source, rate, placement, timing, and rotation).

He will also summarize results from current cover crop and nitrate leaching studies he has been conducting in Montana.

Dr. Jones’s career interests include evaluating the processes that control nutrient availability and educating extension agents, crop advisers, farmers, ranchers, and homeowners on soil fertility issues. Currently, his research focuses on nitrogen and phosphorus availability in both no-till and tilled systems.

Adam Sigler, Montana State University Extension Water Specialist, will discuss how precipitation and soils interact with crop rotation to cause leaching of nitrogen out of soil.

He will also talk about some work to quantify the cost of the nitrogen lost from soil. Sigler is the Montana coordinator for the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) National Water Program, works with watershed groups and tribes around Montana to build water quality monitoring capacity, and collaborates with numerous groups and individuals on water quality monitoring in Montana.

No pre-registration is required, and all producers are encouraged to attend. All morning seminars begin with registration at 8:30 a.m., and presentations start promptly at 9 a.m. The day’s seminar should conclude by 3 p.m.

Dates, locations, and contact numbers for each Cropping Seminar are listed below.

January 11: Fort Benton, Ag Center, 1205 20th Street, Tyler Lane, 622-3751, Chester, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, located at 10 E. Madison Ave., Jesse Fulbright, 759-5625 January 12: Shelby, Comfort Inn Conference Room, 424-8350, Cut Bank, Cut Bank Voting Center, 913 Railroad St. Kari Lewis, 873-2239 January 13: Fairfield Community Hall, 603 Central Avenue, Brent Roeder, 466-2491 Conrad, Pondera Shooting Sports Complex, 972 Granite Rd., Shaelyn Meyer, 271-4054 January 14: Stanford City Hall, Katie Hatlelid, 5662277, Great Falls, Montana ExpoPark’s Family Living Center, Rose Malisani, 4546980 ext. 305.

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Program to compare crop budgets

HEADER FOR SALE

By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension Service, Minnesota 2009 Honey Bee 36-ft. header with Hart Carter pickup reel. and management required relative to the As we turn the calendar to a new year, For more info, call Vince at 406-899-6077 reference crop.” many farmers are contemplating their cropA similar rationale could be used if a ping options for the upcoming season. With competing crop is considered higher risk. the reality of significantly reduced crop The Crop Compare program is available prices, and razor thin margins, many are at https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/farmmanagelooking for ways to compare the economics ment/tools of different crop options.

Also, the complete 2016 crop budTo help in this effort, NDSU Extension gets are available at http://bit. recently offered an updated “Crop Compare ly/2016NDCropBudgets Program for 2016”.

For more information, contact me at This program provides a tool for produc800-450-2465 or stordahl@umn.edu. This ers to check the changing scenarios until article was provided by Andy Swenson, final planting decisions are made this spring.

NDSU Extension Service Farm Business The North Dakota State University Management Specialist.

Extension Service has updated the Crop Compare program, which is a simple spreadsheet designed to compare cropping alternatives.

The program uses the direct costs and yields from the 2016 projected crop budgets for nine regions of North WITH GUEST CONSIGNOR Dakota, but producers are AVID CORE NGUS encouraged to enter the expected yields and input costs for their farm. Although this is geared to North Dakota, simply select a cropping region that reflects yields and Lunch at 11:30 • Sale starts at 1:00 pm costs similar to your farm.

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Rabies – in cattle?

By Connor Orrock, K-State Research and Extension When rabies is mentioned, it often be rabid should not be salvaged.” conjures classic images from movies of Clinical signs of infection an infected animal running rabid. While Hanzlicek said that behavioral changes this viral disease seems far from concern, alone are not definitive for rabies. Other particularly in domestic animals, recent possible signs include anorexia, head pressevents suggest it is a bigger problem than ing, bellowing (rabid cattle many times traditionally thought. exhibit a unique vocalization), continually The most commonly diagnosed domestrying to defecate, unproductive defecation tic carrier of rabies in the Midwest is cats; and unexplained rear-limb lameness. however, in Kansas, there has been a recent “There are many different clinical signs, increase in cattle confirmed with rabies. but we say if an owner sees one of his or “In Kansas the past two years, cattle have her animals acting strangely, behavior wise, been the most common domestic species rabies has to be on the list to rule out,” we’ve diagnosed with rabies,” said Gregg Hanzlicek said.

Hanzlicek, director of production animal He noted that there are two forms of rafield investigations for the veterinary diagbies, furious form and dumb form. nostic laboratory at Kansas State University.

“The furious form is the form we remem“This year, we have 13 confirmed bovine ber from the movies, where the dog becases. Last year there were nine.” comes rabid,” Hanzlicek said. “The infected Hanzlicek said that in the state, the skunk animal will attack inanimate objects, such is the most likely carrier that spreads the as tractors, feed bunks and fences. They will disease to domestic animals such as dogs, also attack animate objects, including other cats, horses and cattle. Those species then animals and humans. We do see cattle with will show the clinical signs of rabies. the furious form, but it is more rare than the For producers who are interested in dumb form.” where rabies has been located in Kansas, the “With the dumb form, they act like they veterinary diagnostic laboratory’s website are not aware of their surroundings. They (http://www.ksvdl.org), has a tab called are quiet. They stand off, and they may head “Disease Trends” that showcases the numpress. Often, they will start drooling at the ber of recent rabies cases, by species within mouth and have difficulty swallowing, and each county. they might become slightly bloated.”

“Producers can use that ap to see the speOften when producers see abnormal cific cases of different diseases throughout salivation or trouble swallowing, they think the state,” Hanzlicek explained. “It is upsomething is stuck at the back of the throat, dated every Monday morning, and it shows Hanzlicek said. This can lead to human in the state, county-by-county, what species exposure to rabies, because producers will and the number of that species have been reach into the mouth of the cow or the calf confirmed with several important diseases to see if there is some object present. While including rabies.” they are doing so, they are exposed to the How infection occurs saliva that contains the rabies virus.

The rabies virus is spread through the What to do when suspecting infection saliva of a positive animal, Hanzlicek said.

Hanzlicek stressed that there is no treatBeing bitten by a positive animal is the ment for rabies. Once an animal shows primary way the virus is spread. However, clinical signs, typically within four to five other methods of spreading the disease are days that animal will get progressively saliva from a positive animal getting into worse and die. an open wound, or saliva from a positive “If I am a producer, and I see a behavanimal getting into a mucus membrane— ioral change in one of my animals, I will the eyes, gums or lips—of another animal put rabies on the list of possible causes or human. and call a veterinarian,” Hanzlicek said.

The time between infection and the onset “Veterinarians can help identify rabies, but of clinical signs varies, he added. It can also most veterinarians are vaccinated for range from as early as a few weeks to as rabies. They know what precautions to take late as a few months after infection. to avoid contamination when examining the “Many animals will start to carry the rabies suspect animal.” virus in their saliva before they start to Therefore, let the veterinarian look into show clinical signs,” Hanzlicek said, addthe mouth of a potentially infected animal; ing that the rabies virus is different than don’t personally do those examinations. most other viruses, because it does not enter Unfortunately, the only way to definitively the bloodstream. Rather, the rabies virus diagnose rabies is in a deceased animal, travels through the nerves from the point where a specific portion of the brain is reof infection. quired for testing, he said. Veterinarians are “Let’s say an animal is bitten on its back trained to sample the appropriate portion of leg,” Hanzlicek said. “Rabies will travel the brain for a diagnosis. through the nerves of the back leg to the There are effective rabies vaccinations spinal cord, and then from the spinal cord, available for humans, dogs, cats, horses and it will go to the brain. When it gets into the cattle. Hanzlicek recommends that producbrain is when we start seeing the clinical ers who show cattle consider vaccinating signs.” those cattle for rabies. If those show animals He said an animal that is bitten on the contract rabies, there is more of a chance of nose, as it is believed most cattle are, will exposure to humans. start showing clinical signs earlier than an “While it isn’t always practical to vacanimal bitten on the back leg. This is becinate the whole cow herd, some herds in cause the virus has less distance to travel to Kansas have started due to the number of the brain. This accounts for the time variaskunks that are present in their area,” he tion between being infected and showing said. “However, there are certain states clinical signs. where rabies is more prevalent than in “Once rabies is in the brain, it will get Kansas, and veterinarians in some states into the salivary glands,” Hanzlicek said. do recommend all cattle receive the rabies “Then every time that animal bites another vaccine.” animal or human, it is going to spread the virus to those individuals. Toward the end ##### of the disease, we believe all of the organs In Great Britain, chicken litter is used to that have nerves are basically infected with generate electricity. the virus. Therefore, an animal thought to

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By James Sedman, consultant to the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics in the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and John Hewlett, farm and ranch management specialist in the department Aaron Boehm, (406) 355-4402, Rudyard, MT Passage of the 2014 farm bill made available beginning farmer and rancher loans, including direct operating, guaranteed operating, direct ownership, and guaranteed farm ownership.

KROGMANN BALEBEDS The Farm Service Agency (FSA) targets a certain portion of its direct and Q Engine driven guaranteed loan portfolio to beginning hydraulics or electric farmers and ranchers, as shown in Table 1. models available Availability is on a first-come, first- nanced, with another lender providing the balance. served basis, until funding (as appropriInterest rates on joint financing loans are 2 Q Ask our customers ated by Congress) is depleted for the percent lower than on direct loans, with a floor about Krogmann fiscal year. at 2.5 percent and loan terms for up to 40 years. dependability, durability and our 3-year warranty Program Requirements For more information Eligible new farmers and ranchers must Visit the Farm Service Agency’s website at not have been actively farming or ranch- http://bit.ly/FarmLoanPrograms or visit your Q Options available: ing for 10 years. Applicants may not have local FSA office to learn more about the BeginAcross the bed toolboxes, side toolboxes, carry-alls, 3rd spool owned a farm in that time larger than 30 ning Farmers and Ranchers Loan Program and valve, and headache rack lights percent of the average farm size in their other loan programs available. USDA has Web counties. resources available for new farmers as well at Call for a Dealer Near You! Sabetha, KS - Toll-Free: 877-745-3783 This recent change makes the program newfarmers.usda.gov. more accessible, whereas previously the www.krogmannmfg.com For more information on this and other risk requirement was based on median farm management topics pertinent to your operation, (Dealerships available in many areas. Call for information.) size. visit RightRisk.org.

2016BullSale_TradersJan_2016BS_TradersNov 12/31/2015 2:37 PM Page 1 Applicants must also meet the standard requirements for USDA loans and financing: good standing, credit history, no federal debt forgiveness, etc.

Direct Loans and Guarantee Funding Direct loans are made and serviced directly through FSA, whereas a commercial bank or other lender originates guarantee funding for either Selling 100+ Simmental and SimAngusTM Bulls real estate or operating loans, and FSA then guarantees the loan up to 95 percent of the value.

FSA provides oversight of the loan after the guarantee King Blackbrother has been made in a guaranteed Lot 48 - C112 Red purebred Sire: CDI King loan situation.

Direct loans of up to Top 5% WW, 25% API & a 115 weaning index. CE 11.5 WW 78 YW 101 YG -0.38 Marb 0.08 REA 0.82 API 131 TI 76 $300,000 may be made for Lot 33 - C2 Black purebred Sire: Mr Ishee Blackbrother up to 40-year terms. Direct down-payment guarantee The heaviest weaning bull in his sire group. CE 10 WW 62 YW 95 YG -0.44 Marb 0.11 REA 1.16 API 124 TI 68 loans of $300,000, for up to 45 percent of the purchase price, Lot 21 - C7 Sire: JR Man He is Nice Lot 75 - C24 Sire: Kappes Rendezvous Lot 64 - C67 Sire: Hills Sure Burt may be made for no more than 20-year terms.

WW 79 YW 117 Wean Index WW 81 YW 116 Wean Index WW 74 YW 111 Wean Index 4% 5% 114 3% 5% 118 15% 10% 110 Qualifying producers are expected to pay 5 percent of These three are the top purebred, growth bulls in the sale. They will add pounds without too much frame to the calves. the purchase price as a down payment.

Direct operating loans can Lot 95 - C422 Black 1/2 SM 1/2 AN Sire: Hills Maverick be for up to $300,000 for oneTop 5% wean & yearling EPDs and 10% API. CE 12.6 WW 77 YW 123 YG -0.15 Marb 0.54 REA 0.6 API 151 TI 83 to seven-year terms. Guaranteed loan amounts are adjusted Lot 46 - C407 Red 1/2 SM 1/2 RA Sire: Bieber Rouse Samurai for inflation.

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K-State’s Winter Ranch Management Series set

By Katie Allen, K-State Research and Extension Volatility in cattle prices and the regulatory environment has motivated many producers to seek information on ways to improve their operations profit potential through better management and selection. With that in mind, the 2016 KState Winter Ranch Management Seminar Series will focus on best management practices for beef producers.

The series, which includes five meetings throughout Kansas, will feature the “town-hall style” two-way verbal exchange between Kansas’ cattle producers and K-State Research and Extension specialists. The Winter Ranch Management series will take place in January and early February.

The series has a history of being a successful stretch of meetings, said Bob Weaber, cow-calf specialist for K-State Research and Extension and one of the series presenters.

Weaber, along with other state, district and local extension staff, will take part in the series to help answer producers’ questions about the Food and Drug Administration’s new Veterinary Feed Directive and antimicrobial stewardship, tools for beef sire selection, the effect of branding on beef product consumer satisfaction, and vitamin and mineral supplementation for the beef herd.

“Over the past few months, we’ve received quite a few questions from producers regarding the implementation of the new Veterinary Feed Directive regulations and selection of beef sires using genomically-enhanced selection tools,” Weaber said. “The Winter Ranch Management series provides a great opportunity for us as state specialists to take our expertise out in the country and do a series of face-toface meetings.”

The specialists will be prepared to answer a wide array of questions on beef cattle issues surrounding animal health, nutrition, management, genetics and reproduction, Weaber said, so producers should come to the meetings with their questions.

Some of the other hot topics Weaber foresees discussing include winter feeding and cow management, preparation for calving and breeding season, as well as vaccination and animal health issues.

“Early in the year is always a great time for producers, when the weather is bad and after they get chores done, to sit back, think and plan for the coming year, the calves that will be born in the spring and how they might manage those,” he said. “Certainly it is a good time of year to think about business strategy opportunities moving forward in terms of expansion.”

2016 Winter Ranch Management locations and contacts include: Concordia Date: Wednesday, January 20, 5:00-8:30 p.m.

Location: Cloud County Community College, 2221 Campus Drive RSVP by January 13 to one of the following: Katelyn Brockus, River Valley Extension District livestock production agent, 785-325-2121 or kbrockus@ksu.edu; Anthony Ruiz, Central Kansas Extension District livestock production agent, 785-392-2147 or anruiz@ksu.edu; or Neil Cates, Post Rock Extension District livestock production agent, 785-738-3597 or ncates@ksu.edu.

Lawrence Date: Thursday, January 21, 5:00-8:30 p.m.

Location: Building 21, Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper St. RSVP by January 14 to Roberta Wyckoff, Douglas County agriculture and natural resources agent, 785-843-7058 or rwyckoff@ksu.edu.

Alta Vista Date: Tuesday, February 2, 5:00-8:30 p.m.

Location: Alta Vista Baptist Church, 402 Main St. RSVP by January 26 to Kara Mayer, Wabaunsee County agriculture and natural resources agent, 785-765-3821 or kamayer@ksu.edu.

Greensburg Date: Thursday, February 4, 5:30-9 p.m.

Location: Greensburg Community Center, Kiowa County Fairgrounds, 720 N. Bay St. RSVP by January 28 to Barrett Smith, Kiowa County agriculture agent, 620-723-2156, 620-546-3918 or basmith@ ksu.edu.

Meeting times and registration fees vary by location. All meetings will include a dinner meal. Participants are asked to RSVP for a selected location by the close of business one week prior to the event. Interested participants should reach out to their local host contact for registration and RSVP details.

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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 23, 2016 at the Ranch, Valier, MT • Sale 1:00 P.M.

Selling 160 Bulls & 20 Registered Yearling Heifers Reg # 15170660

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

SC Milk 1.75 26 $F $B 51 90

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

His daughters are making outstanding females.

Reg # 17090946

CAR Cedar Ridge 156

Reg # 15810174

Reg # 17090892

CAR Ten X 107

Chinook was the $30,000 high selling bull of 2008 production sale. When you study this bull’s cow family’s production records, fertility, performance and incredible longevity; he shows tremendous potential to be a breed changer. His daughters are doing a fantastic job. Excellent calving ease with a +13 CED. Reg # 16568189

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

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

Reg # 17145326

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

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

Reg # 17669110

CED BW WW YW SC Milk 13 0.7 50 83 1.89 29 MARB REA $W $F $B .28 .52 50 31 50

CED BW WW YW SC Milk 13 0.3 67 99 1.81 31 MARB REA $W $F $B .30 .50 95 42 79

A super consistent sire. Excellent calving ease and performance in a moderate framed package. Excellent cow family behind this bull. Outstanding sire group. Top 1% in breed for $W.

CAR Chinook 786

Barstow Cash

CED BW WW YW SC Milk 11 0.4 69 135 1.74 16 MARB REA $W $F $B .39 1.28 59 114 164

An impressive sire group that exhibits incredible body volume, shape, muscle and thickness.

CAR Juneau 3236 CED BW WW YW -6 2.3 83 141 MARB REA $W .19 .35 94

SC Milk 2.32 23 $F $B 123 148

A moderate framed, massive bull with worlds of substance and muscle from an outstanding cow family. Will add pounds to your weaning weights without adding frame. Top 1% in breed for WW, YW, scrotal and $W. Reg # 17028963

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

SC Milk 0.99 32 $F $B 66 126

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

Progeny also by: • CAR Incredibull 080 • CAR Bismark 371 • CAR Medicine Man 640 • NA Pioneer 0180 • RB Active Duty 010 • RB Tour Duty 177 • Connealy Thunder • OCC Unmistakeable 946U • Humbert Border

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

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

Connelly Angus Ranch

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

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Registration open for Small Giants Conference

By Tom Field, Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program, UNL Aspiring entrepreneurs and members of the greater Midwest business community are encouraged to attend the Small Giants Conference on February 17, 2016. The conference is hosted by the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) and Vivayic.

While many businesses today are driven by getting bigger, Small Giants is a global membership organization focused on the promotion, implementation and advancement of running a successful values-driven business. In the book “Small Giants: Companies That Choose to be Great Instead of Big,” author Bo Burlington observed a set of six common characteristics in the unique and inspiring companies he was examining. The ideas discovered in the book will shape the conference.

Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with other values-driven business leaders, learn what it means to be a great and not just big company, and participate with inspirational and acclaimed business leaders.

“The ‘Small Giants’ concept is a natural fit with our program as the Engler Entrepreneurs are driven by the desire to create companies that not only make them a living, but more importantly a life worth living,” said Tom Field, director of the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program. “Many of our students have an intense desire to have their ventures impact their neighborhoods and communities in meaningful ways, so the trail blazed by ‘Small Giants’ is a model worth following.”

The conference will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Nebraska Champions Club, 707 Stadium Drive in Lincoln.

The cost to attend is $40 for students and $80 for business leaders. To register, visit http://research.unl.edu/events/ event.php?eventID=1802. Registration is required by February 12.

Vivayic is a learning solutions design agency specializing in creating results through better strategy, design and the delivery of learning efforts.

The Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program is designed to empower enterprise builders. The program identifies students with entrepreneurial drive and then fosters development of professional skills conducive to success in applying entrepreneurism in agriculture and agribusiness.

About 100 UNL students participate in the program.

For more information about the Small Giants Conference or the Engler program, contact Tom Field at 402-472-5643 or tfield2@unl.edu.

Kansas Junior Sheep Producer Day set

ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE

MARCH 5, 2016 — 1:00 PM Lunch at NOON

REDLAND SALE BARN - EXIT 63 off I-94

Selling:

75 Yearling Red Angus Bulls 10 Yearling Gelbvieh Balancer Bulls

With a nic calving e e selection of ase bull from. Don s to choose ’t miss it!!

Sons of these sires Sell!

Conquest, Big Iron, Mlk Crk Epic 0190, Makin’ Hay, & Endurance Bob Redland (406) 855-3614 Chad Moke (406) 740-0099 redlandredangus.com redland@rangeweb.net Contact: Redland Red Angus, 88 Redland Ranch Ln, Hysham, MT 59038

By Lexie Hayes, K-State Research and Extension March 19, 2016 is the date for the Kansas Junior Sheep Producer Day to be held at Kansas State University’s Weber Arena in Manhattan.

The day brings together youth, parents, sheep project leaders and others to increase their knowledge about sheep production and management. The event is designed for all ages and skill levels and provides an engaging educational experience.

Registration begins at 8:45 a.m., with the program starting at 9:30 a.m. Featured speakers and K-State faculty and staff will cover such topics: – Selecting Your Youth Sheep Project – Health, Wellness, & Disease Prevention – Feeding, Nutrition, Facilities, & Management – Breeds and Sheep Identification – Wool Education & Judging – Meat Science – Showmanship & Grooming – State Youth Livestock Nomination Process Participants will receive a T-shirt and a complimentary lunch.

The cost to register is $15 per person if postmarked by February 24, 2016; $20 if postmarked after that date. Participants who register after February 24 cannot be guaranteed a T-shirt. More information, online registration, and printable registration forms are available on the website, Youth Livestock Programs (http://www.asi.k-state.edu/students-andprograms/youth-programs/). For more information contact Lexie Hayes via email at adhayes@ksu.edu or by phone at 785-532-1264.

New series of livestock grazing videos available online

By Steve Watson, K-State Research and Extension Cow-calf and beef stocker producers climate extremes and archive them all in one in the Great Plains now have a new set of location,” Waggoner said. tools to help them adapt quickly to a wide The series also addresses ways of adaptrange of changing weather conditions and ing to unusually wet conditions, extreme climate scenarios. heat or cold, and other extremes, Barkman A new series of eight videos from resaid. searchers at institutions in Kansas and Okla“Our goal is to encourage livestock homa has been produced and posted online, producers to plan ahead for ways to ensure said Lana Barkman, extension program their livestock grazing operations survive a coordinator for the Great Plains Grazing wide range of possible climate swings. We project, a cooperative effort involving rebelieve the best way to ensure survivabilsearchers and educators from Kansas State ity in a changing future is for beef grazing University, Oklahoma State University, the enterprises to become more flexible and Noble Foundation, University of Oklahoma, plan for ways to survive under as many and Tarleton State University. contingencies as possible. That’s what we The videos are available on the Great hope to achieve with this video series,” Plains Grazing program’s website www.

Barkman said. greatplainsgrazing.org. They include: The Great Plains Grazing USDA-AFRI• Stocking rate decisions and pasture CAP project is supported by Agriculture and management considerations, Hugh Aljoe, Food Research Initiative Competitive Grant The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation (2 No. 2013-69002-23146 from the U.S. Devideos) partment of Agriculture National Institute • Evaluating options and response to of Food and Agriculture. drought, Walter Fick, Kansas State University • Genetic trends and climate consideration, Dave Lalman, Oklahoma State University (2 videos) • Culling strategies for drought management, Megan Rolf, Oklahoma State University • Historical climate patterns in the Southern Great Plains, Albert Sutherland, Oklahoma State University • Nutrition and management of early weaned calves, Justin Waggoner, Kansas State University The approach was to compile the most successful practices used by cow-calf and beef stocker producers in the Great Plains into this series of videos, said Waggoner, who is the K-State Southwest Area extension beef systems specialist.

“For example, what were some of the most successful practices used by producers to adapt to the recent multiyear drought in this region?”

Waggoner asked.

One practice, or strategy, was to have a diverse operation, with both stockers and a cow herd, rather than depending on just one type of operation. This allows producers to be able to sell parts of the operation under stress in a severe drought, or other climate extreme, and still retain enough resources to survive, he said.

Another successful practice is early weaning of calves at something like 120 days instead of the normal 180 to 200 days.

“Many of these strategies, such as diversification or early weaning, are certainly not new. But they have been some of the more successful ways producers have been flexible enough to survive the drought. Our goal is to make a series of videos on ways cattle producers can successfully adapt to different

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HAY FOR SALE Alfalfa and alfalfa/grass mix in big square bales. Excellent quality.

Delivery and tests available.

Barney Hay - Southwest Montana (406) 491-5616 cell or (406) 494-5616 home

USED MIXER WAGONS FOR SALE Supreme 700T & 900T twin screw, vertical Supreme 600S single screw, vertical 2009 Lucknow 700 & 600 cubic foot mixers, vertical 2007 Haybuster twin screw, vertical NDE 425 cubic foot, vertical Farm Aid 430, reel type Knight 3170, 3171, 3700 & 3051, reel type Harsh 720, 575, & 375, 4 auger mixers Patz 750, 575 & 380 auger mixers Mixers have been through the shop New Supreme and Harsh mixers in stock New Meyer and Meyers spreaders in stock

Haugen Sales and Leasing 10 miles north of Wyndemera, ND Phone (800) 458-4796 or (701) 799-0976

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FARM & RANCH Serving Central Montana

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SNOWBLOWER FOR SALE

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5th Annual

BULLS OF THE BITTERROOT

Black Angus Bull Sale

March 5th 2016

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

All 2016 Sale Bulls have been 50k tested.

Bulls sired by: Tour of Duty, Soo Line Motive, Connealy Confidence, Connealy Courage, Active Duty, HF Prowler, Connealy Earnan, Hoover Dam, 3C Mover and more.

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

No spirit, no peace

By Kris Ringwall Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service Successful beef production begins with opportunity to be caregivers, the desire to the identification of goals and objectives. provide food for the sustenance of others, Why am I doing what I am doing? Is it to the words “love of life” certainly are part support family, to fulfill my own needs, to of their essence. help feed those who cannot produce food, I recently came across two quotes. One to have camaraderie with others, to gain a was by Rabbi David Wolpe: “Receiving place in life? love gratefully is as vital as giving love selflessly.” Iris Murdoch noted: “Love is the exSo often, we simply add the words “net profit” and continue. But are not our lives tremely difficult realization that something greater than the coins in our pockets? As other than oneself is real.” Is this not the love food producers, we are keepers of others, of agriculture? Is this not the beef producer, providers for those nurturing, feeding, without. Is not our caring, bringing new journey more comlife through calving plex than often noted? for the purpose of proIs this our obligation viding for others? or something we only The love of others dream about? Should is not something to not our dreams tranbe taken for granted scend our goals, our or simply demanded. objectives and our Love has two sides: desire to do so? Once receiving and giving. that desire is known, This transformation would not our path be of openness to accepbetter defined? tance of this world is real. We produce beef.

We have so many questions at year end.

We strive to make the world a better place by As the year ends, what is our path? Like providing nourishment for those who cannot nature and the seasons, we need to ponder raise the food they need. We take unusable potential change within the world. Ponderresources and transform them so the world ing about the very world we live in, this very continues. large world, large beyond our own capacity Perhaps the world is challenged, but to comprehend, is good. We must be careful for this time, those challenges are not into avoid being crushed by the sheer weight surmountable. But, more importantly, as of something we cannot see, hear or even producers, we identify our individual goals touch: simply put, the weight of the world. and objectives that set our tone, the tone of our work, of our desire, of our purpose: no We all face challenges. Do we work at spirit, no peace. narrowing our world, whittling away pieces that we can handle? Or do we strengthen For many, we are well-fed, happy and ourselves to go forth, bearing as much of looking forward to closing the year. But let the world as we can? me quote Johnathan Foer: “It is always posI can surmise that by whittling away the sible to wake someone from sleep, but no “difficult to bear” pieces, only temporary amount of noise will wake someone who is peace awaits because the world never ceases pretending to be asleep.” We each need to know our path, set our course, produce beef to challenge. Trepidation is inherent in challenging the world, but failure to do so causes but always remain alert to the world. It is us to succumb to perceived weakness and a challenging world, a world that in many never gives ourselves a chance. aspects can cause us to question what we do, So often, we see the challenges as but no, we keep going. strength-building, focusing on the physical Ralph Waldo Emerson once said: “He rather than the spiritual. We can force our (farmer) stands close to nature; he obtains way through life and still at the end ask why. from the earth the bread and the meat. The How often do we come across the saying food which was not, he causes to be.” As “no pain, no gain”? How about “no spirit, farmers and ranchers, as beef producers, we no peace”? are the ones who obtain “from the earth the The immensity of the spirit, which is very bread and the meat.” The source is the land, much alive, is astounding. We need to brush the world. It is a world we are thankful for: among our fellow citizens to expand our the soil, crops, grass, cattle and ultimately thinking. This can challenge us. Like being the harvest. As caregivers, as ones who love a caregiver who provides for others, this is the work, as ones who provide for others, we an act not taken for granted. stand tall and give thanks.

At year end, red and black may not be May you find all your ear tags. the color of cattle but rather the color of For more information, contact https:// numbers, some good and some not so good www.ag.ndsu.edu/news or North Dakota for the cattle business. Should these numbers State University Extension Service, NDSU set our goals, our objectives? For those who Dept. 7000, 315 Morrill Hall, P.O. Box 6050, love the life they live, they have more. The Fargo, ND 58108-6050.

Beer Can Appreciation Day

When : Always January 24 Now here’s a day that I can really get into! Actually, I can “get into” the stuff inside even more. What this author really appreciates, is a beer can that is full and icy cold.

Beer Can Appreciation Day celebrates that great day in 1935 when beer was first sold in cans.

Okay, laugh if you will. But, believe me when I say that Beer Can Appreciation Day is a big and important day to many people.

A lot of people do not know that there’s a huge number of beer can collectors out there. Collectors meticulously open a beer can from the bottom, empty it (and drink the beer, of course), then wash and dry it.

For beer can collectors, there is no shortage of types of beer, cans and bottles, and sizes.

A beer can collector may have hundreds of cans and bottles.

News You Can Use: There’s a market for beer cans. If you come across an old can, do not throw it out. Rather, check out the prices in a collector’s catalog, or on Ebay.

Beer Can Appreciation Day provides us with the opportunity to enjoy and appreciate the many different kinds of beer cans. Enjoy today by starting, or adding to your beer can collection.

As you empty the new cans, drink the contents. After all, you don’t want to be wasteful do you?

Important Note: Please drink responsibly. And, if you drink.......don’t drive.

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For more info or to join the tour contact: Hyer McKechnie • 406-360-6674 jameshyer@hotmail.com Chad Murnin • 406-399-7811 Churchill Cattle Co Agri-Best Feeds, Inc. barstarcattle@hotmail.com 1-866-601-6646, Billings, MT 406-580-6421, Manhattan, MT

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

Banjo Ranch

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

Bar Star Cattle

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

First West Insurance

www.churchillcattle.com

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

Cooper Hereford Ranch

Ft Keogh Livestock Research

406-450-4361

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

Garrison Ranches Inc 406-835-2501, Glen, MT

Curlew Cattle Co

406-287-9947, Whitehall, MT

406-450-4750, Shelby, MT

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

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

L Bar C Ranch, LLC

406-328-7800, Fishtail, MT

L Bar W Cattle Co

406-328-4095, Absarokee, MT

Genex Hawkeye West

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

Dallas Polled Herefords

406-368-2244, Canyon Creek, MT

Griffin Polled Herefords 406-821-0247, Darby, MT

Duncan Ranch Co

Loyning Farms

406-328-4095, Absarokee, MT

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

Holden Herefords

Dutton Hereford Ranch

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

Ehlke Herefords

406-599-4442, Missoula, MT

406-288-3330, Gold Creek, MT

Barker Herefords

406-584-7571, Lindsay, MT

406-874-8200, Miles City, MT

406-292-3503, Joplin, MT

Bryan Barker

K.L. Slagsvold Herefords

Indreland Ranch

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

McMurry Cattle

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

J Bar E Ranch

406-278-3406, Conrad, MT

Feddes Herefords

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

Tomlinson Herefords

MJB Ranch

406-639-2569, Lodge Grass, MT

K & C Herefords

Otis Ranch

406-240-9301, Deer Lodge, MT

406-223-4518, Emigrant, MT

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

Performance tested bulls and heifers

Thomas Herefords

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

406-323-1297, Roundup, MT

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

Since 1922

Sparks Herefords

406-778-2320, Plevna, MT

Merrimac Cattle Co

McMURRY CATTLE

K.L. Slagsvold Herefords

Sidwell Ranch

406-322-4425, Columbus, MT

406-846-1370, Deer Lodge, MT

J2 Livestock

406-360-3427, Hamilton, MT

Emily Shilling

406-322-8541, Columbus, MT

406-735-4493, Geyser, MT

406-765-7068, Plentywood, MT

Elings Polled Herefords

Rafter Ranch Inc

406-832-3219, Wise River, MT

Vandeberg Ranch

Wichman Herefords

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

Classic Genetics Bulls for Sale Private Treaty

Sire: THR Thor 1331Y (Thor’s sire is trait leader in BWT, WWT, YWT and SC) Richard and Becky Sidwell Richard: (406) 861-4426 Becky: (406) 670-4227 sidwell@sidwell-land.com LCC 002Bingo329 (DLF, HYF, IES) Sire: PHH PCC 812 TrueGrit002 Calving ease bull with vigorous calves

Sparks Herefords

Selling coming two-year old Horned Hereford bulls At the ranch, Plevna, MT February 20, 2016 406-778-2320 • www.sparksherefords.com

For sale private treaty at the ranch

Kenny Lars (406) 584-7571 671 Fas 470 Lindsay, MT 59339

THOMAS HEREFORDS

Gold Creek, MT

YEARLING HEREFORD BULLS FOR SALE

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

KT Built Tuff 1010

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

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

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

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

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Montana Hereford Directory A

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s

Quality Bulls - reasonable prices

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

Bulls: Selling private treaty...

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

• 15 Hereford Bred Heifers. Ultrasounded carrying bull calves by Sensation 028X. Can be registered.

• 18 Angus Bred Heifers.

Website: www.beeryherefords.com Matt & Krista - (406) 979-5720 or (406) 773-5721, beerys@midrivers.com Joanne - (406) 773-5710, bll@midrivers.com

COMMERCIAL RANCHER ORIENTATED GENETICS. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.

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

Churchill Sensation 028X Churchill Cattle Co. Dale Venhuizen Manhattan, MT (406) 580-6421 Bull Sale - Jan 26, 2016 dale@churchillcattle.com

Duncan Ranch Co. Silent Auction March 12, 2016 Powerful Polled and Horned Herefords

Howard & Lynn Moss 895 Whitetail Road - Whitehall, Montana 59759 (406) 287-9947

DUTTON HEREFORD RANCH

44 head commercial bred heifers for sale, bred to light weight Hereford bulls 2-year old virgin Horned Hereford bulls for sale 190 SUNNYSIDE LN. GOLD CREEK, MT 59733

Dean & Renee Dutton (406) 288-3330 or (406) 240-8014 drm3330@blackfoot.net

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

“The Best in Line One Breeding”

50TH ANNUAL SALE Holden Herefords PRODUCTION March 14, 2016 3139 Valier Dupuyer Rd Valier, MT 59486

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

at the ranch

SELLING

140 Powerful Performance www.holdenherefords.com Tested Bulls email: jtholden@3rivers.net 20 Top Quality Yearling Heifers Jack cell: 406-450-1029 20 Fall Bred Cows and Jay D. Evans cell: 406-450-0129 Heifer Calves

Your Northern Montana source for quality Hereford bulls

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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The deadline for advertising for the February issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be January 27.

DIAMOND K SHORTHORNS

Beef cattle bred and raised for range country.

Top of the line polled Shorthorn genetics.

Bulls and Heifers for sale Work very well for cross-breeding.

Very docile and easy calving.

Will be consigning to Montana Shorthorn Association Sale at Headwaters Livestock, March 14th in Three Forks, MT

Thank you to all of our callers and buyers.

Phone: (406) 684-5414 Cell: (406) 596-1034 or (406) 596-1033 461 Cutoff Rd, Twin Bridges, Montana

605-835-8790 Gregory SD www.rancherslivestockequipment.com New dealer in Montana

Hedman Inc 406-390-1110

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Bale Feeders

Our Bale Feeders are the most durable on the market and they have minimal hay loss by having 21” high skirting and using a double slant design.

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Now is the time to order your Calving Pen for the upcoming calving season.

See us for all of your livestock feeding and containment needs

Corral panels ~ Gates ~ Fenceline Feed panels & bunks Creep Feeders ~ Cattle Rubs ~ Tombstone and Basket Horse Feeders Grain Troughs ~ Windbreak Panels

Montana’s Next Generation Conference

By Kari Lewis, Glacier County Extension Synergy, Crop Insurance, Managing for “HistoriProtein, Crop Production Basics, The 411 cally, 70% of on What’s Going on in Your Fields, Mifarms and agricronutrients Introduction, Crop Specific businesses will Micronutrients, Crops Marketing Tools and fail to transiUSDA Crops Programs. tion from the There will be forage and grazing talks on first to a second Hay Field Renovation and growing cereal generation,” and annual forages, Optimizing Hay Pronotes Kevin duction, Grazing Management Principles Kevin Spafford is dedicated S p a ff o r d o f to helping farm and ranch Legacy by Deand Post Fire and Drought Grass Managefamilies communicate and en- sign, LLC. “Of ment. gage in a succession planning Livestock topics include Cattle Producthe 30% that do process. tion Management, Livestock Marketing, make it, 90% Animal Health, Beef Cattle Nutrition, will fail in the transition to a third generaGenetics and Bull Selection and USDA tion. Of the few remaining after that, 96% Livestock Programs. will not go to a fourth.”

Financial and management related topics Given Spafford’s statistics, agricultural will include sessions on Financial Recordsuccession planning and education is crukeeping, Estate Planning specifics, Tax cial to successfully transfer the operation’s Management for the Good and Bad Years, management into the capable hands of the The Legal Side of Succession Planning, next generation. Montana’s Next GeneraDying without a Will, Lease Options, Ag tion conference, January 29 and 30, 2016 in Safety and Understanding Your Tax Return Shelby, Montana, will provide both succesand Depreciation. Producers who attend sion planning for the agricultural operation the Montana Ag Safety presentations may and producer education for beginning and be eligible to receive up to a 4% discount experienced producers. on their Worker’s Compensation premiums.

Events kick off Friday, January 29, at 1 Saturday’s workshops will fulfill Farm p.m. at the Shelby Civic Center with Kevin Service Agency’s Production and Financial Spafford. Spafford will lead participants Management training requirements for prothrough an introductory succession planducers. Three private or two commercial ning session that will include hands-on pesticide applicator points will be available activities for all generations. This is a great throughout the day at specific workshops opportunity to bring multiple generations as well. together to lay a foundation to start the Saturday afternoon will conclude with succession planning process or continue both a crops and livestock ‘Hot Seat Sesit along. sion,’ where four area producers will give New this year will be a follow-up worka short talk on a specific innovation they shop on February 13 for families who have are applying to their operation. To close attended one of Kevin Spafford’s beginout the weekend, a beef brisket dinner, live ning succession planning workshops and entertainment, and no-host social will be are serious about moving forward in the available at the Shelby Coyote Club. process. Space for the February 13 sesRegistration forms are available online sion will be limited, so watch for details at http://www.mariasriverlivestock.com/ as they become available and make sure to next_generation_conference.html, or by attend the January 29 introductory session calling 406-873-2239. Updates will be for your family to be eligible for the more available via the Facebook page, Montana’s in-depth follow-up sessions later with local Next Generation Conference. Cost is $20/ succession planners. individual/day, or $30/couple/day if regFriday evening will include a trade show istrations are submitted by the January 15 featuring agricultural businesses and orEarly Bird deadline. Late registrations will ganizations, a be accepted until January 22 at $30/individroast beef dinual/day, or $40/couple/day. Daycare will be ner, and a keyavailable for Saturday session at $15/child, note address which includes snacks and meals.

by Tim Gill, Discounted motel rates of $75/night are president and available at the Best Western Shelby Inn & CEO of MonSuites (406-424-4560) or the Comfort Inn tana Livestock (406-434-2212) at $70/night for a single Ag Credit. Gill room or $75/night for a double room if has worked in booked in advance of the conference. agriculture fiTim Gill The conference is hosted by the Glacier nance for the and Toole County Farm Service Agency, past 36 years, and has served in his current local MSU Extension, Marias River Livecapacity since 1986. Gill will share his stock Association and the Front Range experiences of the changes in Ag financing Counties Farm Bureau. If you have any over the past 35 years, and his observations questions, please contact Lacy Roberts at on what has made family operations suc406-873-5618 or Kari Lewis at 406-873cessful enough to weather the storms of 2239. Please watch for conference updates variable commodity and input prices and and daily workshop spotlights on the Facestill be viable in production agriculture book page, Montana’s Next Generation today.

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Saturday’s events at the Shelby High Persons with disabilities who require School feature an outstanding lineup of accommodations to attend or participate in industry speakers and professionals offerthis event should contact Lacy Roberts at ing a total of 36 workshops throughout the 406.873.5618, ext. 2 or Federal Relay Serday with specific workshops geared to bevice at 1-800-877-8339 by Jan. 27, 2016. ginning producers, experienced producers, Don’t miss this great opportunity to set farmers, ranchers and workshops for those the path for your operation’s future and who want to learn more about succession hear from industry leaders on pertinent planning in a smaller group setting. agricultural topics.

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Heuermann Lecture to focus on international trade for U.S. agriculture

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By Jessie Brophy, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources The history and vision for the future of development in the U.S. Trade Represen• Tests Available • international trade for U.S. agriculture will tative’s environment office. She received be the subject of the next Heuermann Lecher master of public affairs degree and a Located in the Bitteroot Valley, Montana ture on January 12. Clayton Yeutter, former certificate in science, technology and enviContact Jason at Double Fork Ranch U.S. trade representative and U.S. secretary ronmental policy from Princeton University 406-642-3315 or 406-360-7370 of agriculture, and Darci Vetter, the chief and her undergraduate degree from Drake doubleforkranch@gmail.com agricultural negotiator for the Office of the University in Des Moines. She grew up in United States Trade Representative, will Nebraska on a family farm. have a panel discussion.

Heuermann Lectures are free and open to The free lecture, sponsored by the Unithe public. Lectures focus on providing and versity of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Institute of sustaining enough food, natural resources Agriculture and Natural Resources, will be and renewable energy for the world’s at 7 p.m. at the Nebraska Innovation Campeople, and on securing the sustainability pus Conference Center, 2021 Transformaof rural communities where the vital work tion Drive. A 6:30 p.m. reception precedes of producing food and renewable energy A great place to take a the lecture. occurs. They are made possible by a gift PEA and LENTILS! Yeutter recently retired as senior adviser from B. Keith and Norma Heuermann of Belle Pulses USA LLC of international trade for Hogan Lovells, Phillips, longtime university supporters 606 4th Street, PO Box 85 LLP, in Washington, D.C., one of the nawith a strong commitment to Nebraska’s Hingham, Montana 59528 tion’s oldest and largest law firms. Previproduction agriculture, natural resources, Phone/Fax: 406-397-3168 ously he acted as counselor to President rural areas and people. email: bellepulsesusa@itstriangle.com George H.W. Bush for domestic policy, Lectures stream live at http://heuermannGrowers meetings in a cabinet-level post. From 1989 to 1991, lectures.unl.edu and are archived at that site February/March, he was U.S. secretary of agriculture and soon after the event. They also air on NET2 more details to come in next issue. was responsible for administration of the World at a later date. fourth-largest department of the United States in budget terms (nearly $50 billion) and sixth largest in employment (more than 100,000). From July 1985 until January 1989, he was U.S. trade representaBulls Bred and Fed for the Commercial Cowman tive, reporting directly to the president on all trade matters.

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By NDSU Extension Service North Dakota State University’s (NDSU) North Central Research Extension Center near Minot will host a workshop January 13, 2016, for cow-calf producers, particularly those who are new to beef cattle production.

This daylong cow-calf management school will cover forage production, cow nutrition and grazing management through a combination of presentations, activities and problem-solving exercises. The program will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Presenters and their topics are: • Karl Hoppe, area Extension livestock systems specialist, NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center - cow requirements, feed alternatives, nutritional assessment (including Nutbal and Cowbytes ration evaluation), supplements and feed delivery • Paige Brummund, Extension agent, Ward County, and John Dhuyvetter, area Extension livestock systems specialist, North Central Research Extension Center - forage production for hay and silage, including yield, quality and production costs of perennials and annuals, including corn silage, hayand silage-making principles, and forage testing • Fara Brummer, area Extension livestock systems specialist, NDSU Central Grasslands Research Extension Center - principles of grazing management, extending grazing options, pasture rental, fencing and water solutions, carrying capacity and stocking rate determinations The registration fee is $25, which will cover a meal and materials. Preregistration is recommended. Register online at https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/wardcountyextension or call the Extension office in Ward County at (701) 857-6444.

Meetings scheduled on wildlife tentatives

Fish, Wildlife & Parks has set January meeting dates in north central Montana to discuss the tentative hunting regulations for the next two years.

The tentative rules and regulations, available for review and comment online now at fwp.mt.gov, were approved by the Fish and Wildlife Commission earlier this month, and include statewide and local regulations for antelope, black bear, bighorn sheep, bison, deer, elk, moose, mountain goat, mountain lion, and upland game birds.

The Fish and Wildlife Commission will consider public comments before making final decisions at its February meeting in Helena.

Comments may be submitted at these public meetings, online at fwp.mt.gov and by mail to: FWP Wildlife Division, “attn: hunting season proposals,” PO Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620. Comments are due by 5 p.m. on Jan. 22, 2015.

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Christmas came early this year for the biodiesel industry with the Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement of final Renewable Fuel Standard volumes on November 30.

The domestic level of biodiesel use is mandated to increase to 2 billion gallons a year by 2017, double the minimum amount required by the original law.

How much biodiesel is that? Domestic biodiesel diesel production has averaged 1.3 billion gallons the last three years. The 2017 volumes are 50 percent higher. Two billion gallons is about 1.5 percent of annual domestic diesel use – both motor fuel and heating oil. It’s important to remember that there is no diesel blend wall, so this fuel is expected to be relatively easily absorbed by the market, with room for more.

What does this mean to the biodiesel industry? The current capacity of the domestic biofuel industry is 2.1 billion gallons. If the 2017 mandate is met, the biodiesel industry will be operating at near capacity, making the announcement very good news to those with mothballed biodiesel operations.

The 2.1 billion gallon capacity includes 85 million gallons at Archer Daniels Midland Co. in Velva. Will it commence full and regular biodiesel production? That will depend on the relative price of canola oil, which likely will result from abundant supplies and other biodiesel feedstocks.

Will oilseed crush plants add biodiesel capacity? Possibly.

This will depend on the relative price of oils for food, feed, fuel and other uses. Fuel is at the base of the value-added pyramid. It can use a lot of material, but the margins are typically small.

What does this news mean to the oilseed industry? It takes a little more than 7.5 pounds of vegetable oil to produce a gallon of biodiesel. Increasing production by 700 million gallons means that there is a new home for 5.2 billion pounds of biodiesel feedstock. Sounds like it’s time to crush some oilseeds.

What does this news mean to soybean producers? Soybean oil is the primary biodiesel feedstock in the U.S. providing about half of the feedstock used annually. If soybean oil continues to provide 50 percent of the biodiesel feedstock, soybean oil use would increase by 50 percent, from 5 billion to 7.5 billion pounds. All the oil from 700 million bushels of soybeans, about the amount produced by the Dakotas and Minnesota in 2014, would be needed to meet the mandate.

Obviously, this is bullish for soybeans.

Walleyes Unlimited and FWP collecting trees

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks The Miles City chapter of Walleyes Unlimited and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) have teamed up to continue improving a popular local fishery. Used Christmas trees will be accepted again this year to later sink into Spotted Eagle Recreation Area to provide habitat for fish. A drop off location has been set up at Spotted Eagle. The trees will be placed in the pond in the coming spring. Submerged and CONTINUED ON PAGE A31

Master Gardener Celebration in Helena, MT

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The MSU/Lewis & Clark County Extension Office and the Montana Gold Country Master Gardeners Association are inviting all gardening enthusiasts to attend the 2nd annual Master Gardener Celebration on Saturday, January 16, 2016 in the Entry Hall at the Lewis & Clark County Fairgrounds.

This year’s special guest is Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott, Associate Professor and Extension Urban Horticulturist at the Puyallup Research and Extension Center, Washington State University. The event starts at 3:30 – 5:00 pm with educational demonstrations, booths and a seed swap.

Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott will be doing a book signing during this time as well. At 5:00 pm Dr. Linda ChalkerScott will present “Gardening Myths” followed by a prime rib potluck dinner, and another presentation by Linda on “Sustainable Landscaping”.

The cost is $10 at the door. Please RSVP to simmons3mt@msn.com, bsarchet@montana.edu, or call the Extension Office at 447-8350. You don’t have to be a master gardener to attend. Childcare is available upon request, so please request at RSVP.

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anchored trees increase habitat complexity, provide hiding cover for juvenile fish and nesting cover for some species of adult fish.

“This Christmas tree project has been an ongoing activity at Spotted Eagle and we see the fish using the structure when we conduct electro fishing surveys on the pond,” reported Region 7 Fisheries Biologist Caleb Bollman.

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By Bruce Auchly, FWP Region 4 Information Officer To those who don’t hunt, it can be hard to understand the strength and depth of the passion known as Elk Hunting.

Even among hunters, the hold elk hunting has on its adherents sometimes can be difficult to fathom. The current elk shoulder season is a case in point.

The shoulder season idea is new. It’s meant to reduce elk populations on private land outside of the general and archery seasons. Hunting for antlerless elk can start as early as Aug. 15 and run as late as Feb. 15.

Right now, for the general public, it’s taking place in four hunting districts in central Montana between Great Falls and White Sulphur Springs. Next year, shoulder seasons may take place in 44 hunting districts statewide.

Since this season began Nov. 30, Fish, Wildlife and Parks has been inundated with queries from elk hunters. The word tsunami would not be too strong to portray the interest.

Want proof?

After two days of frustrated dialing, a woman finally got through, looking for a place to hunt. She needed to get her 92-year-old father out soon to get an elk because the family had just put him in Hospice.

Want more?

The best guess is that at one point on the first day of this shoulder season calls were pouring in at an average of 100 an hour. In the first week, thousands – thousands! – of people called, emailed or walked into an FWP office, mostly in Great Falls.

Still surprised at the enthusiasm?

Think of it this way: at least 100,000 people each year buy a Montana elk license. Of those, about 20,000 to 25,000 get an elk during either the archery season or the rifle season.

That leaves up to 80,000 or more hunters who on Nov. 30 focused on four hunting districts.

If just one-fourth of that 80,000 act on that interest, well you can do the math. But that’s a lot of hunters for four hunting districts, especially when many of those hunters have never been to the four districts, though that doesn’t diminish their fervor.

Like the woman from the northwest corner of Montana, who called the FWP Great Falls office to say she and her husband had just bought the necessary antlerless licenses: “Now, where do we go?”

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Tropical fire ant movement traced to Spanish ships

By Sandra Avant, Agricultural Research Service A genetic investigation of tropical fire ants has revealed insights into the history of their movement across the globe and voyage to America, according to collaborative research between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and university scientists.

Researchers, which included scientists at the Agricultural Research Service’s (ARS) Center for Medical, Agricultural, and Veterinary Entomology (CMAVE) in Gainesville, Florida, retraced the history of the tropical fire ant using genetic markers. CMAVE entomologist Dewayne Shoemaker, along with colleagues at the University of Vermont and the University of Illinois, analyzed the genetic diversity in the genomes of tropical fire ants, which are natives of Central and South America. They also studied trading patterns of Spanish vessels that sailed to various lands in the 16th century.

Findings from the study, published in Molecular Ecology in 2015, showed that tropical fire ants were likely transported in dirt used to stabilize Spanish ships that sailed from Acapulco, Mexico, across the Pacific Ocean to the Philippines and to other parts of the world. Ants, as well as other invasive organisms, made their way onto land when the dirt from these ships was dumped at different ports to make room for cargo.

Today, the tropical fire ant has spread to nearly all tropical regions. Learning more about invasive organisms such as tropical fire ants is important in finding the best natural enemies to fight them, according to Shoemaker. Also, knowing how ants moved from place to place in the past can help develop methods to prevent future invasions.

In previous research, Shoemaker also reconstructed the invasion history of a different fire ant species, the red imported fire ant. The more researchers learn about invasive ant species, the closer they get to solving problems that infestations can cause, including billions of dollars spent in control, medical treatment and damage repair in urban, agricultural, wildlife, recreational and industrial areas.

ARS is USDA’s principal intramural scientific research agency.

Keeping houseplants healthy

By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension, Minnesota Houseplants always look their best when their leaves are clean, rather than dusty. But there are even more important reasons to keep houseplant foliage clean this time of year.

When days are short and sunlight is less intense--as in during winter--it’s important that houseplants get as much light as possible each day. But a layer of dust on the leaf surface acts as a filter, reducing the amount of light that reaches the green tissue where photosynthesis occurs. Keeping foliage clean allow plants to take full advantage of the amount of light that is available to them.

Dusty foliage also provides an environment that encourages the presence of spider mites and other houseplant pests. Relatively warm indoor temperatures coupled with low humidity result in their rapid reproduction. By cleaning the foliage every few weeks, you’ll wash off many of their eggs before they have the opportunity to hatch and do much damage.

Use a soft cloth to wipe both upper and lower surfaces of larger leaves with lukewarm water. Dissolve a few drops of mild dishwashing liquid in the water, but not enough to make it sudsy--just a little slippery. Clean the stems, too.

This method is too time-consuming for plants with lots of small leaves. Instead, cover the soil with tin foil or plastic wrap, then spray the plants with water in your sink or shower.

Be sure to get the undersides of the leaves, as that’s commonly where mites and insects congregate. Another option would be to turn the plant upside down and swish it through lukewarm water (and a few drops of dishwashing liquid) in your laundry tub. Check houseplant leaves for pests each time you water the plants. Catching a problem early means there’s a good chance you can eliminate the problem just by washing the foliage.

Notice that she did not suggest using a leaf shine product.

Although these products make the plants look great they leave an oily film on the leaf surface which is a dust magnet.

We no longer suggest the use of these products. Take a little time to wash your plants so that they will continue to thrive during the long cold winter months.

For more information, contact me at the Polk County office in McIntosh at 800-450-2465, or at the Clearwater County office on Wednesdays at 800-866-3125. If email is your thing, contact me at stordahl@umn.edu.

For more information, contact me at 800-450-2465 or stordahl@umn.edu. This article was provided by Deb Brown, former U of M Extension Horticulturist.

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The four North Dakota 4-H’ers who attended the National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Georgia, say it was inspiring. Pictured are (from left): Roger Johnson, former North Dakota agriculture commissioner; Congress delegates Traci Lagein of Towner County and Emily Zikmund of Walsh County; Miss America Betty Cantrell; Congress delegates Rebecca Liffrig of Oliver County and Marisa Smith of Sargent County; Barb Thoreson, 4-H volunteer and chaperone, Barnes County; and Chris Boerboom, NDSU Extension director.

For Rebecca Liffrig, attending the 2015 National 4-H Congress was the pinnacle of a 10-year 4-H career.

The Mandan-area high school senior was one of four North Dakota delegates to the National 4-H Congress. That’s a five-day conference that focuses on helping 4-H’ers develop leadership and other skills they can practice in their community and use in their adult life.

“The speakers, activities and other delegates left me with a greater appreciation and desire for what the four H’s stand for, and inspired me greatly to try to live them in my life,” Liffrig says. “Being a part of the National 4-H Congress inspired me to encourage all younger 4-H’ers to continue with 4-H for as long as they can, if only to attend the Congress.”

The other three North Dakota delegates were Traci Lagein, a Rocklake-area high school junior; Marisa Smith, a Havanaarea high school junior; and Emily Zikmund, a Pisek-area high school senior.

“Excite, Spark, Ignite” was theme of this year’s National 4-H Congress, which was held in Atlanta, Georgia.

During the conference, the delegates toured a number of places, including the Carter Presidential Library, Martin Luther King Center for Non-Violent Change, Atlanta Zoo, CNN Center and Georgia Aquarium. They also heard from keynote speakers such as Barbara Chamberlin, Extension Service instructional design and educational media specialist at New Mexico State University; Eugen Schoenfeld, sociology professor emeritus at Georgia State University; and Stedman Graham, chairman and chief executive officer of S. Graham and Associates, a management and marketing consulting firm that specializes in the corporate and educational markets.

The North Dakota delegates all thought that meeting 4-H’ers from other parts of the U.S. was a highlight of their trip.

“It was so cool seeing how their 4-H does things differently than we do back home and what they had to do to come to 4-H National Congress,” Lagein says.

The North Dakota 4-H Foundation sponsored the trip for the four delegates. Barb Thoreson, a longtime 4-H volunteer from Barnes County, chaperoned the delegates.

“Overall, National 4-H Congress was a fantastic experience, and I wish that every 4-H’er had the opportunity to attend,” Zikmund says.

“I was amazed, but not surprised, by the leadership abilities and talents of the participating youth,” says NDSU Extension Service Director Chris Boerboom, who serves on the National 4-H Congress board. “I wasn’t surprised because 4-H excels at developing youth leadership abilities.

I’m proud of our North Dakota delegation and thankful that the North Dakota 4-H Foundation was able to support them.

Without a doubt, Congress is a premier event for 4-H.”

Updated Crop Compare program for 2016

By NDSU Extension Service The North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service has updated the Crop Compare program, which is a spreadsheet designed to compare cropping alternatives.

The program uses the direct costs and yields from the 2016 projected crop budgets for nine regions of North Dakota, but producers are encouraged to enter the expected yields and input costs for their farm.

The user designates a reference crop and enters its expected market price. Depending on the region, a broad selection of nine to 18 crops are compared. The program provides the prices for competing crops that would be necessary to provide the same return over variable costs as the reference crop.

“Producers can compare these ‘break-even’ prices to expected market prices to see which crop is most likely to compete with the reference crop,” says Andy Swenson, NDSU Extension Service farm management specialist. “Grain prices can move quickly. The program provides a tool for producers to check the changing scenarios until final planting decisions are made this spring.”

It should be noted that an underlying assumption is that fixed costs, such as machinery ownership, land, and the owner’s labor and management, do not vary among crop choices and therefore do not need to be included in the analysis.

“In practice, there may be differences in fixed costs that should be considered,” Swenson says. “For example, there may be additional labor, management and risk associated with a competing crop. If all the labor and management is provided by the owner-operator, it would be considered a fixed cost and could be excluded. However, the producer should add some cost if he or she would only want to produce the crop when an adequate reward would be received for the extra time and management required relative to the reference crop.”

A similar rationale could be used if a competing crop is considered higher risk. The Crop Compare program is available at https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/farmmanagement/tools Also, the complete 2016 crop budgets are available at https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/farmmanagement/crop-budgetarchive.

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By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) Shooting Range Grants Program coordinator reminds shooting range enthusiasts that the in Helena. new deadline to apply for range development To learn more about the Shooting Range grants is February 1, 2016.

Grant Program, and to download this year’s Montana’s Shooting Range Grant Program, new grant application, visit FWP’s website at administered by FWP, provides funding to fwp.mt.gov. Click “Recreation”, then “Activishooting clubs, organizations, local governties” and then “Shooting Ranges”.

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2016 PJ 16-ft. x 83” bumper pull dump trailer (2) 7000# axles, scissor hoist, spare, tarp.

$8850 $12,900

2016 Cargo Mate 6 x 10-ft. single axle enclosed trailer ramp door, side RV door.

Black and champagne. 2 available!

Also available: White.....$3400

2016 PJ 25-ft. gooseneck tilt trailer 22-ft. tilt, 6-ft. front stationary, winch plate, (2) 7000 lb axles, spare.

Also available: 24-ft......$8650

2016 Cargo Mate 8 x 16-ft. enclosed snowmobile trailer v-nose, front ramp, aluminum wheels.

$8000

2016 PJ 14-ft. x 83” high side dump trailer scissor hoist, tarp, (2) 7000# axles, spare tire.

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HAY FOR SALE

Large round bales, net wrap, irrigated grass and alfalfa, 1st and 2nd cutting.

Call 406-590-8916, Helena area.

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USED TRAILERS

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Recipe Patch By Geri

Cold weather is here to stay for a while, so here are some recipes to help warm you up.

Grilled Bacon-Onion Appetizers

2 large sweet onions 12 hickory-smoked bacon strips 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup molasses 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce Cut each onion into 12 wedges. Cut bacon strips in half widthwise; wrap a piece of bacon around each onion wedge and secure with toothpicks. Place in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, vinegar, molasses and barbecue sauce; pour 1/2 cup over onions.

Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, turning once. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting. Drain and discard marinade. Grill onions, covered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, turning and basting frequently with reserved marinade. Yield: 2 dozen.

Beer Dip

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese Pretzels In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, beer and dressing mix until smooth. Stir in cheese. Serve with pretzels.

Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 3-1/2 cups.

Blueberry Cheesecake Flapjacks

1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup whipped topping 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs 1 tablespoon Granulated Pure Cane Sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1-1/4 cups buttermilk 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 3/4 cup maple syrup, warmed Additional blueberries, optional For topping, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and whipped topping until smooth. Chill until serving.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, cracker crumbs, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Combine the eggs, buttermilk and butter; add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in blueberries. (If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them before adding to the pancake batter.) Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a greased hot griddle; turn when bubbles form on top. Cook until the second side is golden brown. Spread topping over pancakes. Top with warm syrup; sprinkle with additional blueberries if desired. Yield: 12 pancakes (3/4 cup topping).

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20 jalapeno peppers 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 1 cup diced cooked chicken 1/2 cup blue cheese salad dressing 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce Cut peppers in half lengthwise, leaving stems intact; discard seeds. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pipe or stuff into pepper halves.

Place in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 20 minutes for spicy flavor, 30 minutes for medium and 40 minutes for mild. Yield: 40 appetizers. ##### No woman is truly free until she can change a flat tire.

FWP schedules Billings bowhunter education class

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks The first 2016 bowhunter education class in Yellowstone County is scheduled for January 29-31 at the Billings Rod and Gun Club.

Anyone who hunts during an archery-only season in Montana is required to either complete a Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks bowhunter education class or show proof that they have hunted with a bow and arrows in the past. They also must purchase a bow-and-arrow license in addition to the hunting licenses and tags for each species.

Registration for the January class is online only – students must navigate to the FWP web site at http://fwp. mt.gov and follow the links to “education,” “hunter education programs” and “find a class or field course.” Student also are required to pick up class materials ahead of the class at the Billings FWP office – 2300 Lake Elmo Dr. in Billings Heights – or any other FWP regional office in Montana. Before the first day of class, students must read and understand the entire manual and complete all chapter quizzes. Those who have not completed the pre-class work will not be allowed to participate in the class.

Students must be at least 11 years old on the first day of class. Those born after January 1, 1985, also must complete a hunter education class before registering for the bowhunter class.

The January class is a special weekend event running from 6-9 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Additional week-long and weekend classes and field days for online student will be scheduled for later in 2016.

Students are not required to bring archer equipment to class.

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QUITTING BUSINESS March 19, 2016 • 2900 West Holly St. Sidney, MT Check our website www.sunriseequipment.biz for auction items list.

Also see RK Auction for listing information at www.r-kauction.com

www.sunriseequipment.biz 1-800-967-3597 — 406-488-3112 2900 West Holly — Sidney, Montana

BOOK EARLY for your 2016 Spring Seeding

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Call today to reserve your seed!

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Box 852, Shelby, MT 59474 Phone: 434-5011 FAX: 406-434-5014 e-mail: bigskyseeds@3rivers.net

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Fraser’s Oil Inc. Inverness 406-292-3833 • Galata 406-432-2321 • Chester 406-759-5541

YEAR END INCENTIVES GOING ON NOW! CALL US TODAY! UTV Field Boss

ATV Skid Sprayers

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Available in 50- and 100-gallon.

Booms or boomless. 7 gallon/ minute electric pump or 4 hp.

Honda gas engine. Adjustable Swing-Away control arm. Master shut-off. Left/right shut-off valves at booms. Liquid-filled gauge. Pressure regulator.

TeeJet components. Full drain tank.

4 Trailer Sprayers 4 ATV Sprayers 4 Truck Mount Sprayers 4 Self Propelled Sprayers

• Low profile UV stabilized fully drainable tank with easy access lid •Multi-control regulator mounted on swinging arm, easy access from seat • Reinforced boom with complete nozzle protection & return breakaway system • And More!

BEST TIME OF THE YEAR TO BUY! Contact Cory for more information!

Features: • Heavy Duty Construction • 12V Motor with Hand Control • Manual Crank Handle included • Guide Tubes for Easy Retrieval • LiquidLock Steel Swivel • Manual Clutch Lockout for Easy Pull-Out • 2-Way Wirelss and Manual Switches • Available for 2” and 3” hose

Pickup Mount Sprayer 60-ft booms, hydraulic fold, rate controller.

Ready to Go!

We are a NEW Authorized Dealer for Optimum Bins

Booking program going on now!

It’s the BEST time of the year to purchase bins!

High Quality Bins Manufactured to Satisfy Your Needs •Available in 800-6500 bushels•

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Grain Bins • Steep Cone Bins • Multi-Purpose Bins • Custom Bins • Feed Bins • Accessories

We are your Meridian and Grain Max bins stocking dealer

Smooth-wall Hopper Bottom Bins

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

We have bins IN STOCK and ready to deliver

Horizontal & Vertical Poly Tanks

Full Line Ag Chemicals

INCLUDING BULK GLYPHOSATE

Wiese Sweeps 14” & 16” In Stock

Liquid Fertilizer 28-0-0 in stock Delivery available

1650- to 3000-gallon tanks in stock

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

We make hydraulic hoses.

NDSU Extension agronomists seek soybean production data

By NDSU Extension Service A team of North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service agronomists and county Extension agents is embarking on a three-year statewide project aimed at generating baseline producer data on current soybean management practices in North Dakota.

The project goal is to identify the key factors that prevent North Dakota soybean producers from obtaining yields that potentially should be possible on their respective farms. The term used for the difference between the yield that is possible on their fields each year and what yield they actually achieve is called a “yield gap.”

The goal is to use survey data to help producers get soybean yields that in the future will be closer to the potential soybean yields that are possible on those fields, once the survey team identifies what production system factors are holding back current soybean yields.

“The team intends to involve soybean producers in each of the soybean-growing counties in North Dakota,” says Hans Kandel, NDSU Extension agronomist and project coordinator. “We would like to know where the soybean fields are located, the yield of the soybean crop grown and as much information as we can obtain about the crop management and field.”

Kandel continued, “Information gathered from a large number of soybean producers will help us determine what production factors might be the most important among producers relative to limiting yields of soybean. We anticipate that producers may best remember yields and related agronomic data for the 2015 season because they just harvested those fields. However, we would very much appreciate additional data from fields planted with soybeans in 2014.”

Data from producers will be kept confidential and only aggregated data will be presented in the results. Participating growers will obtain the survey report data and will be able to evaluate their farming practices with the established benchmark figures obtained from the survey. During the 2016 season, the survey teams also will conduct actual field observations.

Soybean producers interested in participating in the study can contact Kandel at hans.kandel@ndsu.edu or 701-2318135.

Program payments removed to non-active managers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) finalized a rule to ensure that farm safety-net payments are issued only to active managers of farms that operate as joint ventures or general partnerships, consistent with the direction and authority provide by Congress in the 2014 Farm Bill.

The action, which exempts family farm operations, closes a loophole where individuals who were not actively part of farm management still received payments.

“The federal farm safety-net programs are designed to protect against unanticipated changes in the marketplace for those who actively share in the risk of that farming operation,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “To ensure that help goes to those who genuinely need it, such as America’s farm families, the Farm Bill authorized USDA to close a loophole and limit payments from those not involved on a daily basis in nonfamily farm management.”

Since 1987, the broad definition of “actively engaged” resulted in some general partnerships and joint ventures adding managers to the farming operation, qualifying for more payments, that did not substantially contribute to management. The rule applies to operations seeking more than one farm manager, and requires measureable, documented hours and key management activities each year. Some operations of certain sizes and complexity may be allowed up to three qualifying managers under limited conditions. The changes apply to payments for 2016 and subsequent crop years for Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) Programs, Loan Deficiency Payments (LDP) and Marketing Loan Gains (MLG) realized via the Marketing Assistance Loan program.

As required by Congress, the new rule does not apply to family farms, or change regulations related to contributions of land, capital, equipment, or labor. The changes go into effect for the 2016 crop year for most farms. Farms that have already planted fall crops for 2016 have until the 2017 crop year to comply. For more details, producers are encouraged to consult their local Farm Service Agency office.

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• Contains chelated/organic trace minerals.

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Taylor’s Farm Store Ben Taylor Valier Call toll-free 1-866-279-3360 Store & Bulk Plant 406-279-3365 – Shop 406-279-3693 Cut Bank Highway - Valier - Highway 44 East

Farm Store toll-free 1-888-220-5547 — Local 406-434-5547 Bulk Plant toll-free 1-800-824-8366 — Local 406-434-5546 Chemical Warehouse 406-434-5253 — Store on Highway #2 in Shelby

CattleMaster Series 12 Hydraulic Chute

Maintain gut health and stability for profitability.

In Crystalyx & Dry Mineral

Bio-Mos® is derived from a specific strain of yeast and helps promote animal performance.

Gastrointestinal (GI) health and integrity are essential for animal performance and Bio-Mos 'feeds the GI tract' and thus plays a critical role in animal nutrition and production.

Bio-Mos is a natural feed additive that may serve well as a natural alternative to feeding antibiotics.

Bio-Mos can be used in natural meat, milk, and egg programs.

Practical Effects of Feeding Bio-Mos: • Balances microbial population • Healthy weight gain • Herd health and productivity • Addresses shipping stress • Pre-weaning livability • Post-weaning growth and development • Reduces use of antibiotics and therapeutic treatments • Effective in milk replacers and starter feeds • Natural meat, milk, and egg marketability of antibiotics and therapeutic treatments • Effective in milk replacers and starter feeds • Natural meat, milk, and egg marketability

Research has shown that feeding Bio-Mos® to the calf’s mother will support the development of the calf’s immune system through improved colostrum quality. Feeding BioMos to the calf itself will help directly to protect the intestine from scour-causing pathogens, which is highly effective in limiting diarrhoea and any resulting calf mortalities.

3 lever hydraulic control:headgate, tailgate, and squeeze.

Large inside dimensions: 65”x31”x94” Powerful 2 hp, 110 volt fully enclosed motor. Easy to remove, drop down kick pan.

Adjustable neck extenders. Side exit door.

Ratcheting backup bar. Durable, corrosionresistant powder coat finish.

6-rail—20-ft. x 48”

39% more steel per panel than conventional fence.

Larger, stronger, heavier pipe More attractive

Continuous fence that is: Bigger - Stronger Less Expensive

NO PTO NEEDED!

Stur-D round bale feeders in stock

Call for more information.

• Open-Top Horse • Oval • Haysaver

IN STOCK

Universal transport post driver. Pulls behind any tow vehicles. Drive posts up to 12-ft. long and 10 inches in diameter. Adjustable tongue. Powerful, flexible, superior engineering.

Full Line of Calving Supplies Order special order ear tags now

NEW!

Portable Tub and Alley

IN STOCK

Bunk feeders Gates - Panels Handling systems

Stur-D Loading Chutes

Goulds Jet & Submersible Pump Water Systems 15% Bulk and case lot anti-freeze off all and RV anti-freeze gallons Solve rodent problems with “Gladiator” paint Roller chain - Sprockets - Hubs

Nichols Sweeps

Conventional, Ultrawing, Klip Wing and conventional sweeps, spikes and drill shoes at Taylor’s Farm Store, Shelby

We make up hydraulic hoses in our Shelby & Valier stores

WOOD PELLETS

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DISCOUNT

When you buy pellets by the ton

GRADE 5 & 8

BOLTS-NUTS-WASHERS 1/4” - 3/4”

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Installations • Delivery • Inspections

Call 1-800-824-8366

Available at Taylor Farm Store

Milk House & Ceramic Heaters ON SALE NOW

FENCE POSTS

STEEL & WOOD

Cherry committee planning symposium

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The deadline for advertising in the February issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be January 27.

Phone (406) 271-5533.

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The Montana Cherry Advisory Committee voted at its winter meeting last month to host an industrywide symposium to discuss best practices, challenges, and opportunities for continued growth in the cherry industry. Planning for the event, which will be held in Polson next fall, is already underway.

“Montana has produced superior sweet cherries for nearly a century. The committee believes that a conference focused on best practices for growing cherries that is devoted to the growth and development of the industry will help meet the challenges of changing and emergent markets for growers,” said Lise Rousseau, Chair of the Montana Cherry Advisory Committee.

The Committee will coordinate with the Montana Department of Agriculture to bring together experts from across the country to speak at the symposium. In addition to the educational seminars, the symposium will also provide networking opportunities with other growers and industry professionals.

“We’d like to thank the Montana Department of Agriculture for providing the coordination and leadership in getting this new cherry symposium started. I am encouraging all cherry growers to attend this event next fall,” said Committee Member Bruce Johnson.

Montana sweet cherries are a favorite treat during the summer months for many. Montana cherry production eclipsed 2,000 tons and was valued at more than $3.7 million in 2014 according to the latest statistics by Montana National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). Montana sweet cherries, commonly referred to as Flathead cherries, are primarily grown around the Flathead Lake region. Cherries thrive in the moister, warmer lake region.

The department will notify growers and interested parties of additional symposium details when they are finalized by the Committee. More information about the Montana Cherry Research and Market Development Program and the Montana Cherry Advisory Committee is available on the department’s website.

Animal Shelters Features: ●

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Pressure-treated 12' x 24' $3,600 OR $160.00/month for 36 months 4x6 base 100% fir framing – Add $1,000 for tack-feed room OTHER SIZES AVAILABLE heavy-duty 40-year metal roof & sides Optional 8 foot tack-feed room Optional fir tongue and groove skirting 10' x 16'

$2,450 OR $118.00/month for 36 months

Greenhouse Features: ● ● ● ●

SIZE

8' x 10'

Pressure-treated 4x6 base 6mm polycarbonate with 10 year warranty Lifetime warranty paint on skirting Optional shelves & raised beds

DESCRIPTION

w/ 4 windows

PRICE

$1,500 OR $70.00/month for 36 months

10' x 12'

w/ 4 windows

$2,200 OR $103.00/month for 36 months

10' x 16'

w/ 6 windows, 4 auto vents

$2,800 OR $130.00/month for 36 months

14' x 24'

w/ 8 windows, 6 auto vents

$4,500 OR $210.00/month for 36 months

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* Prices subject to stock on hand

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Aluminum Stock Trailers

• 7.5-ft. x 26-ft., 2 sliding center gates -front is adjustable - large escape side door for 4-wheelers, 14 ply tires. ............................................................................. $21,000 • 6.8-ft. x 20-ft., 1 sliding center gate.............. $16,500

IN STOCK

NEW DUMP TRAILERS

New Travalong 14-ft. bumper pull dump trailers...................... $9895 New Travalong 14-ft. gooseneck dump trailers................... $10,895 New Diamond C 14-ft. bumper pull dump trailer with tarp.......... $8495

G ll – steel flatbeds

Tuffloader Tilt Trailers

Gooseneck & Bumper Pull

New Circle D pickup flatbeds

Gooseneck model: 6-ft. stationary deck with 16-ft. tilt deck Bumper Pull model: 4-ft. stationary deck with 16-ft. tilt deck Both models have 18” treadplate approach

Circle D flatbeds, gooseneck hitch plate, lights, headache rack, rear skirt. Black

7x7.................. $1450 71/2x81/2........... $1450 71/2x9............... $1520 8x9.................. $1850 8x11................ $2150

NEW STOCK & HORSE TRAILERS

Includes cylinder and hoses.

New Diamond C car haulers

New Circle D 24-ft. gooseneck stock trailer with 2 solid center gates, full bull package, 14-ply tires......................................................................................................$10,995 New Circle D 20-ft. gooseneck stock trailers with sliding center gate. 14-ply tires. Bull Package..............................................................................................................$9995

4x7’ Heavy DutyTrailer Mats

Each.....$65

$1200

NEW 3-point Bale Unroller

TURNOVER BALL A hitch when you need it...

A level bed when you don’t

3500, 5200 & 7000# axles

16-ft. 18-ft. & 20-ft.

IN STOCK

COMPANION™ 5th WHEEL RV HITCH

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

Large Trailer Parts Inventory

NEW HEAVY DUTY FLATBED TRAILERS

Diamond C 32-ft. tandem dual, 2 piece with folding beavertail, dual jacks, tool box, bridged frame, torque tube............................................................................. $11,895 Circle D 31-ft. (3) 7,000 lb./6 torsion axle, 3 piece folding beavertail, chain basket, dual jacks................................................................................................................... $9695 Diamond C 30-ft. (3) 7,000 lb. spring axle, 2 piece beavertail, bridged frame, tool box, dual jacks........................................................................................................... $9895 Circle D 29-ft. tandem dual, 3 piece beavertail, dual jacks, chain basket............. $9995 Diamond C 28-ft. tandem dual, 2 piece beavertail, dual jacks, tool box, bridged frame. . ...................................................................................................................... $10,595 Circle D 27-ft. tandem dual, 3 piece beavertail, dual jacks, chain basket............. $9695 Circle D 25-ft. (2) 7,000 lb. torsion axles, dual jacks, chain basket, 3 piece beavertail... . ......................................................................................................................... $7595

GOOD SELECTION OF UTILITY AND CAR HAULERS TRAILERS

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

USED EQUIPMENT

2000 Great Dane Model# GRFS248-80. 48-ft.x102” extends to 80-ft. 75,000 lb.

GVWR tandem axle, sliding axles, spring suspension, 11x24.5 tires, tool box and ratchets. ...................$12,500

1985 Sandhill 31-ft. tandem dual flatbed, 20,000 lb. GVW.......... .....................................$6500

Belshe 25-ft. flatbed, tandem dual, 20,000 lb. GVW...$5500

NEW HEAVY DUTY TILT TRAILERS

(2) Diamond C 25-ft. partial tilt, (2) 7,000 lb. axles, tool box................................. $7395 Diamond C 24-ft. full tilt deck-over power tilt, (2) 7,000 lb. axles, tool box............ $8995 Hillsboro 23.5-ft. partial tilt.................................................................................... $7595

NEW SKID STEER TRAILERS

1-New Circle D 20-ft. gooseneck skid steer trailers, 80” wide, 7000# torsion axles, fold-over ramps, tread plate fenders, treated wood floor, radial tires....$5995 1-New Circle D 18-ft. bumper pull, with 16” tires, 7000# axles, ramps...........$4995

NEW UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS

New 18’x83” heavy duty car hauler, wrap tongue, 6” channel frame, brakes on two axles, 7000 lb. axles...................$4495 New 18’x83” deluxe car hauler, wrap tongue, set back jack, brakes on two axles, ramps, 5200 lb. axles.......$4095

New Haulmark & Look Enclosed Trailers

1996 Trail King tandem axle belly dump.........................$18,500

1998 TrailKing TK40LT 20 ton (19’ & 5’) pintle hitch equipment trailer.................. $9500 2008 Yacht Club 10-ft. snowmobile trailer.....................$1295

NEW BUMPER PULL TILT TRAILERS

Diamond C 24-ft. full power tilt deck-over, (2) 7,000 lb. axles............................... $7995 Diamond C 22-ft. partial tilt.................................................................................... $5995 Hillsboro 21.5-ft. partial tilt.................................................................................... $6595

Circle D 27-ft. tandem dual......... .................................... $7000

6-ft. wide stock trailer.........$1595

Miscellaneous

2013 Diamond C 83”x12-ft. utility single axle with bi-fold gate, ATV ramps................... $1800

8x8 snowmobile trailer.........$600

SnoCo 4-ft. x 10-ft. utility trailer.... ...................................... $595

2009 Echo 2-place 4 wheeler trailer..............................$800

Nissan forklift, 3000 lb., nice shape...........................$6700

Semi Trailers

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

Fruehauf 21-ft. flatbed pup trailer.........................................................................................................$7500 Fontaine 48-ft. dropdeck trailer..........................................................................................................$17,500 Highboy 48-ft. utility flatbed trailer.....................................................................................................$11,900

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

2005 John Deere 9320 tractor, bareback, 24 speed partial powershift, 3777 hours, 620/70R46 tires, 4 remotes, case drain, steering valve, SF1 activation and GS2/1800 display, 100 hour service, inside tires are near new, outside @ 70%, 1500 lbs. per rear axle cast weight, shedded............$125,000 2004 John Deere 8320 MFWD tractor, powershift, 420/90R30 front @ 60%, 480/80R46 rear @ 85%, 3 point and PTO, 4486 hours, Trimble 750 display and autosteer, 100 hour service, 18 front weights, 1400 lb each rear axle, shedded................................................................................................. $110,000 2005 J&M 875-16 grain cart, green in color, roll tarp, 30.5-32 tires 80%, PTO drive, hydraulic spout, shedded...................................................... $23,000 2002 John Deere 2200 51-ft. field cultivator, 6” spacing, 3 bar mounted harrow, 9” John Deere perma-loc sweeps, AccuDepth control, narrow center section for transport................................................................................. $28,000 2001 Schulte 5026 26-ft. batwing mower, blades are good....................... $22,000 1989 John Deere 630 32-ft. tandem disk, hydraulic leveling, near new 22” notched blades and bearings front and 24” blades and bearings rear.... $17,500 2005 Maurer 36-ft. hopper trailer, roll tarp, side windows, recent paint, comes with 8” aluminum Michels hopper augers and Honda powered hydraulic power pack, wireless remote, self-contained, no need for a wet kit, tires and brakes are 90%....................................................................................... $28,500

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Deadline for pheasant release applications

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks It’s not too late to submit your application for 2016 pheasant releases through Montana’s Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program.

Landowners interested in raising and releasing ringnecked pheasants have until January 15, 2016 to submit an application.

Under Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) Upland Game Bird Release Program, landowners may apply annually for up to five consecutive years to establish pheasants.

Landowners may either raise their own pheasants with the appropriate state permits or contact a pheasant raiser to provide pheasants for release. All pheasants must be certified through the National Poultry Improvement Plan.

Projects must comprise at least 100 contiguous acres of land and contain a combination of habitat components – including cover and food – that upland game birds need to survive. Lands enrolled in the pheasant release program must allow free public access to hunt upland game birds during the season the releases take place.

Applications for pheasant releases must be postmarked by January 15, 2016 and mailed to FWP in Helena. Pheasant releases will take place between August 1 and September 15.

Hunting preserves, lands that host a commercial hunting enterprise, and lands where hunting rights are leased or paid for, are not eligible.

For more information, and to download an application form, visit FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov – search “Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program,” or contact Debbie Hohler at 406-444-5674, or by email at dhohler@mt.gov.

How coffee berry borers survive on caffeine

By Dennis O’Brien, Agricultural Research Service A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientist and his colleagues have discovered what allows the world’s most devastating coffee pest, the coffee berry borer, to survive on a caffeine-rich diet that is lethal to other insects: the bacteria in its gut.

The findings by Fernando E. Vega, an entomologist with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS), and Javier Ceja-Navarro and Eoin Brodie, who are with the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, are good news for coffee drinkers. They provide a new target for developing strategies to manage a global pest that can cut yields by up to 80 percent and cost growers in Brazil up to $315 million annually.

Coffee generates $46 billion in U.S. sales each year in supermarkets, restaurants and shops, and an estimated 78 percent of U.S. adults drink coffee at least occasionally.

Vega and his colleagues analyzed coffee berry borers from seven coffee-producing regions (Guatemala, Hawaii, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico and Puerto Rico), as well as from Vega’s laboratory-reared colony in Beltsville, Maryland.

They removed the digestive tracts from the tiny beetles and placed them in a caffeine-rich medium, where only bacteria that degraded caffeine would survive, to see which bacteria would grow. Scientists found 14 bacterial species that degraded and detoxified caffeine were present. One of those species, Pseudomonas fulva, was the most prevalent.

To confirm that the bacteria degrade caffeine, Vega and his team gave the beetles an antibiotic to wipe out the bacteria and fed those beetles a diet based on coffee beans. The caffeine passed through the beetles’ digestive tracts intact, without degrading, but their capability to produce eggs and larvae declined 95 percent. The scientists then added the caffeine-digesting P. fulva bacteria back into the beetles’ diets and found that their feces were devoid of caffeine, which showed that the bacteria are key to the detoxification process.

The study, published in Nature Communications (July 2015), was the first to explore the gut contents of the coffee berry borer. A team led by Vega also recently published a study in Scientific Reports (July 2015) mapping the pest’s genome. Taken together, the efforts could lead to new pest management strategies.

ARS is USDA’s principal intramural scientific research agency. ##### North Dakota is the No. 1 producer of honey in the nation.

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418 Main, Roundup, MT 1-888-423-2605 or 406-323-2605 John Albert - cell 406-860-5532, home 406-947-2203, Guy Maberry - cell 406-350-1167, home 406-538-3634 Contact us at www.caseih.com/dealers/musselshellvalley or www.musselshellvalley.com

2014 CASE IH FARMALL 75C TRACTOR WITH L620 CASE IH LOADER

Only 297 hours on this extra clean MFWD tractor. Cab with air conditioining, 540 PTO, 3 point hitch, 12x12 Power shuttle transmission. Warranty to 12/05/18............................................ ............... Priced to sell at just $42,391

2014 CASE IH MAXXUM 125 WITH L765 LOADER/GRAPPLE

Only 414 hours on this like new lease return tractor. MFWD, 105 hp, 6 cylinder engine with Powerboost, loaded with equipment including: deluxe cab, 16x16 semi PowerShift transmission with Powershuttle, class 4 front axle, closed center hydraulics with 28 GPM to the 3 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, electronic draft control 3 point, engine and transmission heaters, 3 function joystick for loader and Rimguard in rear tires for ballast. Books for $101,919................... MVE price just $94,687

2014 CASE IH FARMALL 105C WITH L745 CASE IH SELF-LEVEL LOADER/GRAPPLE

MFWD with 95 PTO hp, deluxe cab with air conditioning, rear weights and Rimguard, 540/1000 PTO, 3 point hitch, 12x12 Powershuttle transmission, ONLY 272 hours and warranty to 12/05/18. Books for $62,985........................................................ .......................... MVE Price Just $57,497

2014 CASE IH MAGNUM 180 WITH L785 LOADER/GRAPPLE

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

Unit includes MFWD, CVT transmission, cab with heat and air condtioning, deluxe seat, 3 point hitch, 540 PTO and one remote. Only 219 hours and extra clean. Book says $39,493....... .......................... MVE Price Just $32,367

MEET THE NEWEST MEMBER OF OUR MVE TEAM!

Just 522 hours on this well equipped Magnum tractor. Dynoed at 165 PTO hp, 4 electronic programmable remotes, 3 electronic mid-mount remotes for loader control, cab suspension, 540/1000 PTO, rear weights, block and transmission heaters, 19x6 economy full Powershift, Cat III 3 point hitch and much more. Warranty to 12/05/18. Book says $167,901....................... ....................... MVE Price only $144,950 0% financing available

He’s Tanner Rasmmussen of Roundup. Tanner has been associated with Ag since birth, living in Sidney and Fairfield. You can reach Tanner at 1-888-423-2605 or on his cell at 406-489-1313

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

2015 CASE IH WD1504 WINDROWER WITH 16FT. HD 162 HEADER

Extra clean Pro Series tractor with 16 speed semi-powershift transmission, 3-point hitch, 2 speed PTO, 3 remotes, joystick and 3 function valve for loader control. Only 4920 hours and...... ............................... Priced to sell at $59,739 Ask about CNH Low Rate Finance.

1985 CASE 2090

Really clean lease return windrower with warranty. Cab and rear axle suspension, 16-ft. twin sickle header, hydraulic header reverser, hydraulic header flotation, big front tires and only 289 hours. Book says $118,024......................................................... ....................... MVE Price Just $102,637

Nice, clean, well cared for unit with 10-ft. Degelman hydraulic blade. Tractr has 115 PTO hp, 3-point, 2 remotes, cab with air conditioning, 12 speed powershift transmission. Only 6335 hours and..................................................................................... ......................... Priced to sell at $10,500

2015 CASE IH RB565 PREMIUM ROUND BALER

2015 CASE IH RB565 PREMIUM ROUND BALER

Lease return baler with warranty. Twine and mesh, roller windguard, wide, 5-bar pickup with rubber mounted teeth, overshot rotor feeder and 21.5Lx16.1 flotation tires. Only 2177 bales and ready to go. Books for over $51,000............................................ ................................ MVE Price Just $44,984

Just 1400 bales on this lease return baler. 5x6 baler with wide 5 bar pickup and rubber mounted tines, roller windguard, twine and mesh wrap. Warranty. Book says $51,400............................ ........................................................ MVE Price $45,538

2008 BALE KING 4100 PROCESSOR

Excellent shape and will process both round and big squares.

Not a high useage unit.......... Special pricing $16,251

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JOHN DEERE 616 ROTARY MOWER

Really nice, 3 point unit with 6-ft. cut.................. ........................................ Consigned for $989

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INTERNATIONAL 4500 VIBRASHANK CULTIVATOR WITH HARROWS

21-ft. double wing Vibrashank with mounted harrows. Good older unit with some extra parts ...................................... Consigned for $4795

K-State researcher seeks new ways to battle Johnsongrass

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MISCELLANEOUS Farm King snowblower, 7-ft., 3 point, PTO.......................................$1000 Ford 2-bottom rollover plow..........$650 BEN-SER SE63 63” snow blower with frame. Runs off rear PTO, fits 40-60 hp tractor................................$2500 2 horse bumper pull trailer.............$750

New Red Devil

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American Hay Master 500 series stack wagon.................................$12,900 Michigan loader..........................$7950 Oliver Super 55 tractor, complete engine rebuild............................$4500 John Deere 6600 combine, gas, pickup header........................... Coming In Hesston 1014 14-ft. swather.......$2500 Hesston 1014 12-ft. swather................. .....................................Needs work Hesston 565A round baler..........$8500 John Deere 535 net/twine...........$5500 New Holland 855 round baler.....$3850 1953 GMC pickup with retriever... $3500 Gehl grinder mixer.......................$2500 Massey-Ferguson 510 combine with Perkins diesel........................ CALL Disc 9-ft. pull-type, needs work... CALL Kuker 3-pt. sprayer with booms and hand gun, 150 gallon tank.....$1000

Tarter Equipment

6-ft. snow blower with QA skid steer mount.

In Stock $6250 Good Selection Of Spike Tooth Harrows Starting At $150.00 NEW Tebben Rotary Mowers

6-ft................................................$1440 5-ft......$1250 4-ft......$1175

(3) 6-ft. rock rakes, 3-point.............$575 (3) 7-ft. rock rakes, 3-point.............$600 (3) spud plows...............................$185 Super Spear quick attach bale spear... .................................................$435

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New Kioti DK4510 3-point loader, 540 PT0 industrial tires, hydraulics......... ............................................$25,500 Kioti CK3510 3-point, PTO, loader, industrial tires Kioti CK4010 3-point, PTO, loader, industrial tires

New Sitrex

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TRACTORS & ATTACHMENTS

New 2015 Zetor Major 4WD, cab, air, heat, loader, 80 PTO hp......$47,500 Ford 8N with JD 3 point tiller.......$2500 Front Dozer Blade with manual adjust.

Fits various models................$2500 Heavy duty brush & log grapple with skid steer quick attach...................$2250 Wagner loader for Ford 8N, 9N, and NAA. Complete with front pump & mounts...................................$1500 Farmhand F10 loader with grapple fork......................................... CALL Dearborn loader for Ford 8N.........$750 White Cab to fit Oliver 55 Series tractor............................ MAKE OFFER

USED TRACTORS

Massey TO-20 tractor................ Just In Ezee-On 90 front end loader.......$2000

NEW Eagle box scrapers New Eagle 560HD..................... $625 New Eagle 566HD..................... $699 New Eagle 672HD..................... $729 New Eagle 784 HD.................... $779 USED HAYING

$1100

“Fully Restored” Oliver 60 Parade Ready! $4500

PARTS UNITS

Case 1070 tractor, bad transmission, parts.................................... $2500 Ford 3000 3 cylinder diesel, Select-oSpeed, good tires...PARTING OUT Oliver 1755, 77 & 1855.. FOR PARTS

SITREX RAKES

NEW SPEECO POST HOLE AUGERS IN STOCK Standard Duty and Heavy Duty 9” and 12” Augers We now have WALLENSTEIN wood splitters, chippers and log grapples available.

Massey-Ferguson 1839 baler.$16,900

Post Drivers

Used Shaver HD8 ......................$495

MISCELLANEOUS ATTACHMENTS

New Eagle 7-ft. 3 point rear blade.$675 New Eagle 8-ft. 3 point rear blade.$725 New Front Mount QA bale spears for skid steer loader mount......... CALL

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By Katie Allen, K-State Research and Extension For many agricultural producers, dealing with noxious weeds can be an irritable part of daily life, but what if that noxious weed is a close relative to one of the prominent crops grown in Kansas and throughout the United States?

Johnsongrass is a noxious weed that is closely related to grain sorghum, and it is seemingly more tolerant to some of the pests—including insects and pathogens—that negatively affect grain sorghum.

Michael Smith, Kansas State University professor of entomology, is part of a new five-year, $4.8 million research project supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, which intends to find genetic material in Johnsongrass that could help fight the noxious weed and improve grain sorghum’s tolerance of these pests.

The coordinated agricultural grant project, titled “Principles underlying the success of the weedy invader Sorghum halepense (‘Johnsongrass’) toward its containment and mitigation,” includes expertise in agronomy, ecology, entomology, genetics, genomics, microbiology, pathology, soil science and weed science from seven research institutions across the country, including K-State.

Smith said the researchers are examining how Johnsongrass is able to survive in different altitudes, different soil types, by contact with different pests and pathogens, and many more angles. “(Johnsongrass) seems to survive quite well from year to year and will sustain populations of, for instance, greenbugs, chinch bugs, fall armyworms, bird cherry oat aphids and many of the other pests we have in Kansas,” Smith said.

“You will find these pests on the plants. Plants will be alive.

Pests will be alive.”

“We want to know how the Johnsongrass that is surviving is serving as a reservoir for pests that could be as damaging or more damaging to grain sorghum,” Smith continued. “We want to look at the pests that perhaps feed on the roots that could be harboring viruses that affect the crops; aphid pests will do that. We also want to know about the leaf-eating pests and if their growth is better on Johnsongrass than it is on sorghum.”

So, is there something in Johnsongrass, genetically, that affects the pests differently? The researchers have a place to start: a diversity panel listing almost 200 different genetic types of Johnsongrass and a collection of pest populations from the past growing season.

In the next 12 to 18 months, Smith and other researchers hope to get a rudimentary genetic fingerprint of each of these pest populations to have a baseline marker to compare them, such as looking for differences within all the greenbug populations. Once they feel comfortable if any differences exist, the next step would be to test the 200 types of Johnsongrass and their reaction to each of the insects.

“A lot of diversity exists in Johnsongrass, because it is spread all over the globe,” Smith said. “Specific types have been collected in all these different global locations. As you would expect, each one is going to be different, because it’s had to adapt to different conditions and different pests.”

“We hope to use the well-known diversity in Johnsongrass to tell us why some of these types have survived better than others, and in our case, survived pest damage better than others.”

The researchers aim to find a genetic marker among these Johnsongrass types for, say a chemical or physical factor that could be added into grain sorghum, and build more pest resistance into grain sorghum hybrids.

In addition to improving resistance to pests in grain sorghum, the research could help the other way by combating Johnsongrass, Smith said. Finding what makes Johnsongrass resilient against pests and some herbicides, and taking that defense out of the plant to make it more susceptible, might eliminate it as a successful, invasive weedy species.

Smith said an extension objective is included in the grant to enhance the knowledge base for improved cost-effective management decisions for producers. This involves partnering with K-State Research and Extension and other stakeholders as results become known. ##### North Dakota holds the Guinness World Record for the most snow angels made simultaneously in one place. On February 17, 2007, 8,962 people made snow angels at the state capitol grounds beating the previous record of 3,784.

2015 IANR Dinsdale Family Faculty Award recipient

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News Samodha Fernando, assistant professor in the Department of Animal Science at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL), has been selected to receive the 2015 IANR Dinsdale Family Faculty Award. The award honors faculty members for outstanding teaching, research and outreach in the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. It is especially focused on untenured faculty who have demonstrated a strong commitment to academic excellence.

Fernando is quickly earning a reputation as a leading researcher. In his role, Fernando studies how gut microbial structure-function relationships affect animal and human nutrition and health. He has been the principal investigator or co-principal investigator on more than $1.9 million in external grants, including two Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) grants. Over the course of his short career, Fernando has published 20 refereed journal articles, 23 abstracts and 11 research reports.

Along with teaching an advanced animal nutrition graduate course and a nutritional biochemistry graduate course, Fernando also serves as the advisor to six graduate students and two postdoctoral fellows. He serves on the committees of six M.S. and 11 Ph.D. candidates. Nominators wrote that Fernando’s cooperative spirit and team building skills are key to his success.

In recognition of his accomplishments, the American Society of Animal Science selected him to receive its Early Career Achievement Award at its 2015 annual meeting and he was selected as one of the recipients of IANR’s Junior Faculty for Excellence in Research Awards. ##### Cyrus McCormick is considered the “Father of Modern Agriculture.” He invented the world’s first mechanical reaper in 1831, which helped replace manpower for machine power to harvest crops. His invention is often cited as key in the westward expansion of the United States. Jo Anderson, a slave, also worked with McCormick to develop the mechanical reaper.

##### Livestock farming feeds billions of people and employs 1.3 billion people. That means about 1 in 5 people on Earth work in some aspect of the livestock farming.

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Montana & surrounding states, insured & experienced.

Call Roger or Larry at Roger Rader Inc., Sun River, MT 406-264-5475

EQUIPMENT & TRUCKS FOR SALE COMBINES AND HEADERS

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

TRACTORS

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

TRUCKS

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

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1980’s Fiat-Allis 945B loader

7.5 yard rock bucket, Allison transmission, decent 29.5x29 tires, full cab & ROPS, good glass and heater, runs good, tight, only 8400 hours. Spare engine, tires, etc...................... $19,500

Montana grain county estimates 2015 survey results

USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, Montana Field Office compiles the only annual county estimates for Montana.

These county statistics are based on acreage and production surveys conducted during

the fall of 2015. Questionnaires were sent to a sample of farmers and ranchers throughout Montana asking for nformation onthe 2015 acreage and production of different crops.

Irrigated Winter Wheat Acreage, Yield, and Production

by Counties and Districts, 2015

2001 Ford F350 XL

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Non-Irrigated Winter Wheat Acreage, Yield, and Production

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Counties with no acres planted or counties that are combined into “other” counties/districts to avoid disclosure of individual information.

Irrigated Spring Wheat Acreage, Yield, and Production

by Counties and Districts, 2015

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##### The top things being manufactured in Idaho are Electrical Components such as computer chips and components are first. Food manufacturing including agriculture and packaged foods (vegetables, yogurt, French fries, etc.) are second. ##### Idaho grows about 27 billion potatoes annually.

##### The Statehouse in Boise and dozens of other buildings in the city are geothermally heated from underground hot springs. In fact, Idaho is well sprinkled with public and private hot springs. ##### Idaho ranks fourth in the nation for milk production.

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HUGE Selection of all equipment IN STOCK! BALE KING 6105 holds 6 round bales

BALE KING 8100 Bale Processor round or square bales

H&S Hay Feeders 20-ft. and 24-ft. will feed round, big square or chopped

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January 20, 2016 - 10 a.m Best Western Plus Havre Inn & Suites - Havre, MT

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Meeting at 10 a.m. - Election of Directors - Lunch at Noon Please RSVP to Yvonne or Katie at (406) 265-2275 by Monday, January 18, 2016

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Denton, MT - 406-567-2273 Geraldine, MT - 406-737-4480 Great Falls, MT - 406-453-0384 Harlem, MT - 406-353-2490

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Moccasin, MT - 406-423-7879 Rudyard, MT - 406-355-4154 Turner, MT - 406-379-2275 Winifred, MT - 406-462-5428

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NH Bale Wagons & Retrievers FOR SALE & WILL PURCHASE

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

Montana grain county estimates 2015 survey results CONTINUED FROM PAGE A50

NonIrrigated Spring Wheat Acreage, Yield, and Production

by Counties and Districts, 2015

HAY FOR SALE 3rd CUTTING

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Winter Wheat Acreage, Yield, and Production

by Counties and Districts, 2015

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TMX 2050

Mounts on almost any combine Measures and records protein and

moisture on small grains, % Oil content for oil crops Gives immediate feedback to the grower for marketing grain during or after harvest Provides long term benefits using geo-referenced maps for VR nitrogen application in future years

Field-IQ Sprayers Air Seeders Spreaders

Discounts on Select New Trimble Products Limited Time - Limited Quantities

EZ-Steer

AutoPilot EZ-Pilot

Avoiding skips and low flow on your air seeder just got even easier.

12 Months

0%

Interest

Connectivity Create WiFi Hotspots in your farmyard or around your farm

Acoustic sensors detect when and how much material is flowing Two mounting options

Wireless Blockage and Flow Monitor

Improve Crop Records

Monitor

Connect your Trimble CFX-750, FmX or TmX 2050 display to your network and your crop records will be waiting for you on your computer when you get home.

Connect your OPI Blue and monitor your bin conditions from your house

When the weather outside is frosty, it’s nicer to sit inside and look at the termperature from your RainWise Weather Station!

Protect your precious profits by monitoring your grain bins.

Track temperature

Monitor moisture

Trader’s Dispatch, January 2016 — Page A54

WANTING TO BUY DRYLAND FARM 500-1000 acres

Great Falls, Montana and surrounding areas Call (406) 459-9168

Scott Schmiedeke (406) 240-2572, Victor, MT

Montana grain county estimates 2015 survey results CONTINUED FROM PAGE A52

Spring Wheat Acreage, Yield, and Production

by Counties and Districts, 2015

Henry Kallis (605) 639-1904, Spearfish, SD

See us on the web: www.tte-inc.com

2012 Volvo MC110C 680 hours, air conditioned cab, 74” bucket with BOE, new tires, 74 hp, 8100 lb. operating weight, 2250 lb. operating capacity, 4500 lb. tipping load rating, recent service, needs nothing. Located in Spearfish, SD......................................................... $35,900 2012 Volvo MC135C 575 hours, air conditioned cab, 74” bucket with BOE, new tires, 74 hp, 11,800 lb. operating weight, 3000 lb. operating capacity, 6000 lb. tipping load rating, recent service, needs nothing. Located in Spearfish, SD......... ...............................$38,500

2008 Gehl RS8-42 3330 hours, enclosed cab with heat, John Deere motor, all wheel drive, 3-way steering, quick coupler, auxiliary hydraulics, 48” rotating fork carriage, 48” forks, 8000 lb. lift capacity, 42-ft. reach, hydraulic frame leveling, tires at 90%, serviced and jobsite ready. Located in Victor, MT...... ............................................................................... $47,500 2012 Volvo MC95C enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, foot throttle pedal, pilot controls, manual quick coupler, auxiliary hydraulics, 78” bucket with bolt on cutting edge, recent service, like new condition, located in Spearfish, SD. 670+/- hours........................................................... $32,500

2011 Cat IT14G enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, ride control, air ride seat, 3rd valve for auxiliary hydraulics, hydraulic quick coupler, 1.8 CY bucket with BOE, 75% radial tires, very good condition, like new, machine is serviced and ready to go. Located in Spearfish, SD. 3730 hours...................................................... $81,900

Counties with no acres planted or counties that are combined into “other” counties/districts to avoid disclosure of individual information.

Barley Acreage, Yield, and Production

by Counties and Districts, 2015

2010 John Deere 544K 2700 hours, enclosed cab, heat, air conditioning, power shift transmission, hydraulic quick coupler, ride control, air ride seat, 3 CY bucket with bolt on edge, 3rd valve auxiliary hydraulics, radial tires 80%+/-, like new condition inside and out, Brandt top clamp pipe forks available for an additional amount if interested. Located in Spearfish, SD............................$119,900 2007 Cat 420E 1780 hours, enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, ride control, air ride seat, 2 doors, power shuttle transmission, pilot controls, backhoe coupler, rear auxiliary hydraulics, 12” and 18” backhoe bucket, new front tires, rear tires 65%, has been very well maintained, extremely nice condition.

Located in Spearfish, SD........................................ $59,900

Counties with no acres planted or counties that are combined into “other” counties/districts to avoid disclosure of individual information.

CONTINUED ON PAGE A56

Trader’s Dispatch, January 2016 — Page A55

Check these Great Buys 12,200 gallon NH3 tank on skid, 265 psi.........................$28,000 12,000 gallon NH3/propane tank on skids, 265 psi, good data plates..........................................................................$26,000 8000 gallon propane tanks, 250 psi, good data plates................ .......................................................................... $15,000 each 2-6000 gallon propane tanks, 200 psi........$18,000 for the pair 2009 Terra Gator 8204, Cat, Terra Shift, Airmax Precision 2, twin bin, Raven SmarTrax, 4530 hours..................$93,500

8-140 ton cone bottom bins with top and bottom conveyor leg, blender and load out conveyor for the price of 4 new bins. Turn key operation. TO BE MOVED from NW North Dakota.......................................Call

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

2004 Loral C15 Cat, automatic, Air Max 1000......... $93,000 2-2004 Rogator with Air Max bed, 5500 hours..................... .................$36,000 & $48,000 2010 Case IH 4520 810 FlexAir, roll tarp, 2628 hours......... ................................ $154,000

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

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

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

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

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

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

Your full service fertilizer dealer.

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

2001 Case 3300 3-wheel, Cummins auto, flex-air system........... $31,000... $63,000

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

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

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

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

1997 Hart two hopper semi 2005 Case 4510 370 hp, auto, tender........................ $35,000 70-ft. flex air bed, 4500 hours. ............... $85,000... $103,000 2002 Case IH SPX4260 diesel engine, hydrostatic drive, 1200 gallon stainless steel tank, 60/80-ft. boom.. $76,000

2007 Case 4520 3 bin, 70-ft. booms, autosteer, 5500 hours. .................................$119,000 2003 Case 4300 Cummins automatic, flex-air system....... .................................. $62,000

Weigh wagon................ $4400 1990 Volvo, Cummins, 10 speed, with 16-ton Wilmar tender........................ $24,500

2002 Case IH SPX4260 1200 gallon SS, 60/80-ft. boom, 15”/20” spacing, Aim Command system, 4890 hours...... .................................. $76,000

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

1999 Loral DT530, autoshift, Air Max 5 bed, 5700 hours.........$41,000... $51,900 1996 Loral..$31,000..$37,500 2012 Merritt semi tender with hydraulic belt conveyor, electric roll tarp................. $44,000

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

Greyn Fertilizer Supply

1988 GMC TopKick, Cat 3208, automatic, New Leader controller, SS 2020 bed... Call

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

Larry Greyn

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

Vern Greyn

Eric Greyn

Choteau (406) 466-5356 Dutton (406) 476-3402 Valier (406) 279-3255

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

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

Trader’s Dispatch, January 2016 — Page A56

Say you saw it in the Trader’s Dispatch

Full Service Ag Repair Starter – Generator – Alternator Service Air Conditioning Welding

Quality Work – Reasonable Rates

Montana grain county estimates 2015 survey results CONTINUED FROM PAGE A54

Durum Wheat Acreage, Yield, and Production

by Counties and Districts, 2015

Dave’s Repair LLC

West Post Creek Road, Charlo, Montana Business cell phone 370-6229 - Home (406) 644-2241

Counties with no acres planted or counties that are combined into “other” counties/districts to avoid disclosure of individual information.

Oat Acreage, Yield, and Production by Counties and Districts, 2015

“Your Partners in Production” Counties with no acres planted or counties that are combined into “other” counties/districts to avoid disclosure of individual information.

Nebraska Extension provides training for private pesticide applicators

By Emilee (Dorn) Siel, Pesticide Safety Education Program sessions in their area,” Ogg said.

Private pesticide applicators holding Applicators should check their licenses licenses that expire in 2016, as well as for the expiration date. If it expires in 2016 anyone seeking first-time private applicator and they have not yet received a letter from certification, can contact their local NeNDA, contact them at 402-471-2351 or braska Extension office for information on 877-800-4080. pesticide safety education training sessions Nebraska Extension provides the eduthat begin in January. cational training for recertification, while Licensed private pesticide applicators NDA is responsible for licensing. The cost can buy and use restricted-use pesticides in of extension training is $30 per person. their farming operations after completing For a list of training sessions, sites and this training. About 7,000 private applicadates, contact the nearest Nebraska Extentors statewide are eligible for recertification sion office or go online to http://pested.unl. in 2016. edu/classes, where applicators will find pes“The main topics that applicators will ticide education sites for private applicators learn about are Nebraska’s pesticide laws listed by county. and regulations, the pesticide label, perThere is also the option of becoming sonal safety, the worker protection standard, certified or recertified through completion environmental protection, integrated pest of a self-study course, either hard copy or management, pesticides and application, online. The hard copy self-study manual is application equipment and equipment caliavailable at local extension offices, and the bration,” said Nebraska Extension pesticide online course can be purchased at http:// safety educator Clyde Ogg. marketplace.unl.edu by going to the pesPrivate applicators needing recertification ticide education section. The cost for both in 2016 should receive a letter notifying self-study courses is $60. them of that fact from the Nebraska Depart“After completing private applicator ment of Agriculture in mid-December. The training, certification applications will be letter includes a bar code, which eliminates sent to NDA, who will then send a bill to the need to complete the standard NDA apthe applicator for the state license fee,” plication form for those wanting to recertify.

Ogg said.

“All who are eligible for recertification For more information, visit http://pested. will also be notified by their local Nebraska unl.edu.

Extension office of recertification training ##### Wyoming is predominantly rural, with 37 percent of its residents living in communities of 2,500 people or less. ##### Wyoming has nearly 30.169 million acres of land used for production agriculture.

##### Wyoming has 11,500 farms and ranches which average 2,626 acres in size. Wyoming ranks 11th nationally in total land in farms/ranches and 1st for average size of farms/ranches. ##### Wyoming has the lowest population of all 50 United States.

Trader’s Dispatch, January 2016 — Page A57

Serving The NW Since 1971

• Livestock • Grain Hoppers • Flatbeds • Muv-All Lowbeds

1705 Old Hardin Rd. • Billings, Montana

EQUIPMENT TRAILERS

800-513-6922

406-259-2053 • SALES • PARTS • SERVICE E-mail: krrauch@krrauch.com/kevinrauch@krrauch.com Ken cell 698-1540

GRAIN TRAILERS

Kevin cell 670-5210

LIVESTOCK TRAILERS

2015 Wilson PSSC 8’x30’, 4’ tack room, 25,000 GVWR, (3) 7,000 lb. axles, aluminum wheels, 2 interior gates, extra LED lights................................................................................................ $ CALL

2015 Wilson DWH 550 34’x96”, 72” sides, electric tarps and traps, ag hoppers, air ride, aluminum wheels, no pintle hook............................................................................................................ $ CALL

2013 Featherlite aluminum 20-ft., center gate, flat floor with mats, 14-ply radial tires..... $ CALL

Used 2015 Wilson DWH 41’x96”, 66” tall, ag hoppers, air ride, 4 steel/4 aluminum wheels..... .............................................................. $ CALL

2013 Wilson DWH 53’x102”, 78” tall, 3 hoppers, quad axle air ride with lifts, aluminum wheels......$ CALL

2005 Featherlite 24-ft. aluminum, 2 gates, rear full swing with slider............................... $ CALL

2006 Wilson PSGN 7’x20’, 1 gate, rear door full swing with slider..................................... $ CALL 2002 Exiss 3-horse slant, front tack room, rear tack, dividers, drop down windows........ $ CALL

2004 Neville steel, 50’x96”, 66” side height, 2 hoppers, air ride, rear lift axle, aluminum wheels................................................... $ CALL

WILSON TRAILERS

1997 Wilson DWH 48’x102”, 78” sides, air ride, spread axle, aluminum wheels.............. $ CALL COMING IN ON TRADE 2011 Wilson PSDCL 402 51’x102”, Cattle Hog, air ride spread axle, aluminum wheels.. $ CALL 2011 Dakota set aluminum, 41-ft. lead, 22-ft. pup, ag hoppers, air ride, aluminum/steel wheels...... .............................................................. $ CALL

a good name to have behind you!

FLATBED TRAILERS

1998 Wilkins Walkin floor, 45’x102”, 66” sides, triaxle spring ride, aluminum wheels..... $ CALL

1998 Merritt aluminum, 48’x102”m 84” sides, 2 hoppers, triaxle spring ride, aluminum wheels... .............................................................. $ CALL

2016 Wilson AF all aluminum, 53’x102” aluminum floor, aluminum toolbox, winches, quad axle 1st lift, 4th lift steer, aluminum wheels... $ CALL

2000 Timpte grain 42’x96”, 78” side height, 2 hopper RRP traps, spring ride, steel wheels...........$ CALL

1990 Wilson DWH 43’x96”, 66” sides, spring ride, steel wheels........................................... $ CALL

2016 Wilson CF combo, 53’x102”, aluminum floor, tool boxes, winches, extra lights, quad axle 1st lift, 4th lift steer, aluminum wheels.......................................................................................... $ CALL

1979 Knight steel 15’x96”, knife trap, spring suspension, steel wheels, 19-ft. drawbar................$ CALL

2006 Wilson CFD-900 48’x102”, aluminum floor, winches, tool box, air ride, spread axle, aluminum wheels................................................... $ CALL

2016 Wilson AF all aluminum, 53’x102” aluminum floor, winches, Dunage rack, quad axle 1st lift, 4th lift steer, aluminum wheels......... $ CALL

1982 Homemade Steel Lowboy 8’x55’, triple axle, spring ride..................................... $ CALL

Trader’s Dispatch, January 2016 — Page A58

TRUCK FOR SALE 1985 Kenworth W900

Cummins 13 speed, long frame. Very good condition.

Confirming nutrient content of supplements

Picture s availab le

.

Phone (406) 590-1572

3202 Big Horn Ave. Cody, WY

1-866-252-1027

• Heavy Equipment Sales • Truck and Trailer Sales Cargo Containers • Sales and Rentals TRUCKS & TRAILERS

MISC. EQUIPMENT

1999 Freightliner FL60 crew cab, Allison automatic, 300 hp Cat diesel, aluminum bed....$27,500 1995 Freightliner FL112 Cummins, M11, 10 speed, air slide 5th wheel, headache rack.......$9500

Cat 633 elevating scraper, good chains, runs and operates well... ......................................$48,500

2005 Deere 250D ADT 9754 hours, 265 hp, 25 ton, 18 cubic yard capacity, 23.5R25 tires 60%, cab, air conditioning, Powertrain, 6x6, bed liner........................$89,500 1995 Freightliner FLD13264T transfer dump truck, 15-ft. Columbia boxes, 3 axle trailer, hydraulic transfer drive, truck box has been relined, super singles on rear tandem of trailer. Runs and drives excellent!.......................$47,500

Hutchmaster RPS14 14-ft. offset disk, 22” smooth blades, hydraulic raise and lower, good tires.

Field ready.......................$8900 Komatsu excavator buckets, 200 and 300 size.........Call for Price

MOTORGRADER 1995 Ford L8000 lube/service truck, Cummins C8.3-210 turbo diesel, 31,000 GVW, 750 gallon auxiliary fuel tank with electric pump, air compressor, dirty oil storage, retract lube lines............$21,000 1989 International F9370 water truck, custom made 1800 gallon water truck ideal for a drilling company, heavy spec truck, walking beam suspension....$15,000

2011 Proco PVT 130 barrel T/A vacuum trailer, air ride suspension, hydraulic Cowboy vacuum pump, steel composition, tool box, LED work lights, heated valves, epoxy liner..........$23,500

TRADES CONSIDERED OCEAN CONTAINERS

FINANCING AVAILABLE – OAC

LOADER/BACKHOE/DOZER

2001 John Deere 110 loader/backhoe, 2200 hours, OROPS, skid steer quick attach bucket............ ......................................$26,500

1998 Deere 644H loader, 4 yard GP bucket, EROPS, air conditioning, 23.5x25 tires@ 40-50%, tight center and loader pins, runs well....................... $45,900

2009 John Deere 310 SJ 4x4 loader backhoe, bucket, air conditioning, EROPS cab, ride control, Extend-a-hoe, 4681 hours.. ..................................... $46,000

1996 Cat 140H VHP cab, air conditioning, good radial tires. Good, tight grader....................$79,000

SCREENERS

2005 Cat CS323C roller 1,165 hours, OROPS, 50” smooth drum with padfoot shell kit, vibratory drum..................$34,000

Kolberg Belt screener, 4x10 - 2 deck screen, live feed hopper, all electric......................$21,000

SKIDSTEER

2010 Cat 252B2, bucket, auxiliary hydraulics, EROPS, 2969 hours ..................................... $26,000

2012 Cat D6N LGP II dozer. Like new! 972 hours, PAT blade, ripper, EROPS, air conditioning, radio, diff steer, sweeps. Excellent!.............................$205,000

Steve Swan

Steve’s cell - 406-580-2937

across from Fremont Ford on Big Horn Ave.

CHECK US OUT ON THE WEB at www.mountainequipment.net

1998 Cat D6M XL 8,120 hours, EROPS, air conditioning, 6-way blade, ripper, fingertip controls, 70% undercarriage........$65,000

By Rosalie Marion Bliss, Agricultural Research Service About half of U.S. adults consume dietary supplements.

A database that validates the content of dietary supplements was updated to help researchers more accurately determine relationships between dietary supplement use and public health. The update was released by scientists from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

ARS is the USDA’s principal intramural scientific research agency.

Research nutritionists translate what people eat into nutrients consumed based on data collected during national dietary intake surveys and studies. The third edition of the data resource—the Dietary Supplement Ingredient Database Version 3.0 (DSID-3)—is designed to help researchers estimate nutrient intakes from dietary supplements, which can be combined with information about the foods and fluids people consume.

DSID-3 houses information on the ingredient content in popular dietary supplement products consumed in the United States and has averaged more than 13,500 unique visitors each month. For example, most multivitamin and mineral supplements (MVMs) contain iodine. But the DSID-3 shows that labels for adult, child, and non-prescription prenatal MVMs consistently underreport iodine levels by about 25 percent based on chemical analyses.

If iodine intake from multivitamin and mineral supplement use is being tracked for a research study and the amount of iodine consumed is based on label information alone, intake would be underestimated by 25 percent on average, according to ARS project manager Karen Andrews. Andrews and other researchers at the ARS Nutrient Data Laboratory, part of the Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center, and the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements developed the DSID-3 with other Government collaborators.

Updated ingredients in both adult and child MVMs are included in DSID-3. For the first time, analysis-based estimates on nonprescription prenatal MVMs are included.

Omega-3 fatty acids in fish and plant oil supplements also are included for the first time, and were defined as fish oil, plant oil, and fish/plant oil blends sold for the primary purpose of increasing the consumer’s omega-3 fatty acid intake.

To access DSID-3, go to http://dsid.usda.nih.gov.

US livestock slaughter highlights for November

Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.03 billion pounds in November, up 7 percent from the 3.76 billion pounds produced in November 2014.

Beef production, at 1.93 billion pounds, was 5 percent above the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.29 million head, up 2 percent from November 2014. The average live weight was up 30 pounds from the previous year, at 1,393 pounds.

Veal production totaled 7.1 million pounds, 9 percent above November a year ago. Calf slaughter totaled 38,800 head, up 8 percent from November 2014. The average live weight was up 4 pounds from last year, at 310 pounds.

Pork production totaled 2.08 billion pounds, up 10 percent from the previous year. Hog slaughter totaled 9.76 million head, up 11 percent from November 2014. The average live weight was down 1 pound from the previous year, at 285 pounds.

Lamb and mutton production, at 11.8 million pounds, was up 3 percent from November 2014. Sheep slaughter totaled 181,100 head, 5 percent above last year. The average live weight was 130 pounds, down 3 pounds from November a year ago.

January to November 2015 commercial red meat production was 44.1 billion pounds, up 2 percent from 2014.

Accumulated beef production was down 3 percent from last year, veal was down 13 percent, pork was up 8 percent from last year, and lamb and mutton production was down 4 percent. ##### When measuring sticky foods like peanut butter or cream cheese, first rinse the inside of the measuring cup with hot water. The food you’re measuring will slide out easily into your bowl.

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USED SELF-PROPELLED SWATHERS & HEADERS

www.newhollandofbelgrade.com

5900 Jackrabbit Lane, Belgrade, MT (406) 388-8500

USED TRACTORS

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

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

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

USED PULL-TYPE SWATHERS

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

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

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

USED ROUND BALERS

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

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

USED HAY TOOLS

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

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

2010 New Holland TD5050 2WD, cab, PTO, hydraulics, 3-pt., 750 hours. Excellent!!....... .......................................................$34,500 2008 New Holland TV6070 bidirectional, 3-pt., PTO, hydraulics cab end, 2100 hours.......... .......................................................$91,000 2008 New Holland TV6070 bidirectional, 16x16 power shuttle, cab, loader, 3200 hours........ .......................................................$72,500 1998 New Holland TV140 Please call for additional details!...............................$51,500 1996 Ford 9030 bidirectional, loaded cab end, engine end hydraulics, PTO, draw bar.

Newer Loader!!!.............................$39,500 1993 Ford 9030 bidirectional, both cab and engine end loaded.........................$32,500 Ford 8000, cab, 3-pt., PTO, Farmhand loader... ..........................................................$8500 Ford 4000 2WD, 3-pt., PTO, DuAl loader. Very good!!................................................$6550 1992 John Deere 4255 FWA, cab, 3-pt., PTO, 740 loader......................................$48,200 White 2-85 2WD, cab, PTO, 3-pt., loader........... .......................................................$11,500 Farmall 400 2WD, DuAl 320 loader........$4500 Farmall H 2WD, loader............................$3500

USED TILLAGE & MISC.

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

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

SKIDSTEERS & CONSTRUCTION

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

LAWN & GARDEN

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

Brandt 5200EX grain vac...................Just In

Thank you for your business in 2015!

We look forward to serving you in 2016!

Trader’s Dispatch, January 2016 — Page A60

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ITEMS FOR SALE

Hereford bulls, 18 months, tested and ready to go.

Fruehauf 40-ft. air ride flatbed with new deck.

2010 500 gallon high volume tree sprayer on skids.

Call (406) 799-2973, Missoula, MT

ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE Mid-size square bales Very good quality

Call 406-808-1022, 406-590-4040 or 406-467-2372, Fairfield, Montana

Tractor

Massey-Ferguson 3525 MFWD, 4500 hours...................$22,500

Balewagons & Retriever

2005 New Holland BW38 160 bale capacity, 900 hours, 3853 miles...........................................................................$110,000

2004 New Holland 1095 self-propelled balewagon with new MilStak, hauls 15 3x3 or 10 3x4 bales..............................$95,000 3-New Holland 1069 gas............................... $40,000 to $47,500 New Holland 1069 diesel.................................................$52,000 New Holland 1069 gas, rebuilt, sharp, clean....................... CALL New Holland Super 1049 balewagon..............................$18,500 2-New Holland 1048 balewagons....................... $5000 to $9000 New Holland Super 1048 balewagon..............................$15,000 6-New Holland 1037 balewagons, rebuilt...... $18,000 to $25,000 4-New Holland 1033 balewagon...................... $8500 to $12,500 New Holland 1032 rebuilt.................................................$10,500 New Holland 1032 pull type.............................................$10,500 New Holland 1052 retriever bed.......................................... CALL 1980 Ford F600 with New Holland 1052 retriever............$13,500

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New Holland HW340 15-ft. rotary swather, 2500 hours...$42,000 New Holland HW320 with 14-ft. HS header, 3500 hours..$38,500 2008 New Holland BB9080 3x4 square baler. 26,000 bales..$67,500 New Holland 311 baler........................................................$3500 New Holland 55, 56, 258, 259 & 260 rakes. Several to choose from.......................................................... From $600 to $4500

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Winter solstice, spring breeding

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service hormones or other products do not create the I like to ponder, and right now I am ponperfect cow-breeding system. Many factors dering about the day with the least amount will allow a pregnancy and, interestingly, of daylight in the Northern Hemisphere. more factors turn the system off than turn This is important because of the profound the system on. impact light has on all of us. Light is central The winter solstice reminds me of the to discussions about how and when living complexity of the living systems we try to things reproduce and grow, for some much fit into our managerial desires. Some fit, but more than others. some don’t. Winter tends to be referenced Although cattle reproduction is not conas cold, long, dark nights we long to be sidered to be controlled by daylight because over. But the cow knows, through the eye, nutrition, temperature and age have more the pineal and other body organs, the time influence, the subject is worth pondering. of the year.

Why is cattle reproduction so challenging?

December solstice The answer is way too is the shortest daylight often framed as somehours of the year in thing simple. Feed the Northern Hemia little more, vaccinate the cows, more sphere (winter) and bull exposure, cow/ the longest daylight calf separation or eshours of the year in the Southern Hemitrus synchronization are some of several sphere (summer). For often-noted solutions living things, the winto poor reproduction. ter solstice is followed In an artificial inby the spring equinox, summer solstice and fall equinox. These semination program, one can do everything are important events and certainly impact “by the book” and still have poor conception. the world of biology and bring noteworthy In those cases, blame and finger pointing can biological responses. dominate the subject, and the complexity of The Northern Hemisphere winter solstice the process gets left out. Even when natural generally will be December 21 or 22, and breeding, the fall pregnancy percentage may occasionally December 20 or 23. This seems not be what was expected. Why? strange, but exactness is not a product of huWhat are we asking? First, the cow needs a functioning ovary that will produce a viman intervention. In fact, only we humans need a calendar. The cow and other animals able egg, and the bull needs a functioning biologically already know what the day of testis that will produce viable sperm. And the year is; no Gregorian calendar is needed. our discussions often focus on checking for The Earth and its reference points within results at the back end of the chute: the back the universe are critical to our survival. For end of the cow or bull. beef producers, the winter solstice generally In reality, for conception to take place, goes by unnoticed, but the winter does not go the controls are at the other end, the brain. unnoticed by sheep, poultry, horses or many Deep within the cow and bull brain, the other living things. For daylight-sensitive hypothalamus and the pituitary interact to animals, hours of light trigger annual cycles secrete appropriate products into the circuof reproduction. Logically, these events aflatory system to trigger the ovary and testis to function. The ovary and testis secrete a fect cows in some way as well. different set of products back into the cirEven though beef production seems to be relatively distanced from the seasonal issues culatory system to tell the front end what of increasing or decreasing light, looking the back end is doing, which we hope is at those livestock directly affected should producing an egg and sperm. bring a better appreciation of how delicate The reproductive system is not designed the controls of reproduction and growth are. to be turned on all the time; thus, we have Cow and bull reproduction is not simple; this communication between the front and it’s complex. back end. We hope the constant interplay Start thinking now for breeding success between the front and back end of the cow next spring. Ask if your cows and bulls are and bull ends in pregnancy. Once the cow is adapted to the world around them. If yes, pregnant, the system settles down, and adexpect a good breeding season. If not, seek ditional components come into play among some input. the uterus, developing calf and the rest of May you find all your ear tags. the cow’s system that, we hope, will allow For more information, contact https:// a full-term pregnancy. www.ag.ndsu.edu/news or North Dakota The process seems simple: Perhaps State University Extension Service, NDSU some estrogen, testosterone, is all that is Dept. 7000, 315 Morrill Hall, P.O. Box 6050, needed, but no, that’s not even close. Even Fargo, ND 58108-6050. the prostaglandins, gonadotropin-releasing

Reducing processed, packaged foods from diet

By University of Wyoming Extension educator.

Those in the five-week University of The course includes learning how to Wyoming (UW) Extension REAL FOOD plan meals shop, and cook using whole, program in Riverton will learn how to natural ingredients, and to read labels and reduce and even eliminate processed or decipher ingredient lists, said Balis. packaged foods and sugar from their diets, “Half of the class time will include said the course instructor. hands-on, healthy cooking in the home-ec All classes meet 5:30-7:30 p.m. room,” she said.

Wednesdays January 13 to February Cost is $35, which covers books and 17, except February 3, at Riverton High materials. To register, call 307-857-3654 School, 2001 W. Sunset Dr., said Laura or email lbalis@uwyo.edu.

Balis, extension nutrition and food safety ##### Chickens are able to communicate with their mother whilst still in the egg and she with them.

##### Roosters can’t crow if they can’t fully extend their necks.

WSU Tri-Cities students learn to repurpose wine waste

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities public relations Students in linked biology and chemistry courses worked with the Wine Science Center this semester to test “recipes” for composting wine pomace – the grape skins, stems and seeds left over from winemaking. The Washington State University (WSU) Tri-Cities classes will assess and compare results in the next few weeks.

What they learned can be applied to composting at home, as well.

“The highest percentage of food waste occurs in the home,” said Gretchen Graber, a WSU Tri-Cities horticulture labs instructor who helped set up the project. “Home composting can reduce the amount of organic matter going to landfills. Composting is a good do-it-yourself skill to have no matter what career you chose.”

Many facets of science Junior Veronica Batres found that to be true. Though she intends to pursue a career in optometry, her composting experience opened a window into the world of research.

She said in real-world research, people don’t use skills from one particular science-type only, but pull from a variety of science backgrounds.

“It was a great learning experience for me,” she said.

Aaron Pelly, an environmental science major, said the project gave him insight into a possible career path, while expanding his understanding of both chemistry and biology.

“It helped grow my interest in soil science,” he said.

“That’s a career path I’m considering.”

Achieving the best mix The students created eight compost recipes from pomace at the Wine Science Center, incorporating leaves, grass and cow manure to complete their mixtures.

Composting is a natural process of decomposition where diverse fungi and microbes “eat” the organic material, breaking it down into food for plants and healthy soil, Graber said.

“The wine pomace is very acidic and needs a certain composition to accomplish proper composting,” said Elsa Silva-Lopez, a chemistry adjunct professor who teaches the linked courses with biology professor Elly Sweet. “The students had to come up with a recipe that, based on their research, would do well.”

“The project provided students the opportunity to solve a real-world problem,” Sweet said.

Community Pond grant money available

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Groups or individuals interested in constructing or improving a community fishing pond have until February 1 to apply for a Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) for Community Pond Program grant.

Applicants must provide at least 30 percent of the total project cost, which can include contributions such as heavy equipment time, construction materials, labor, engineering services, and more. Anyone wishing to sponsor a project may apply. A total of $25,000 in grant funds is available.

Since 2003, the Community Pond Program has funded projects that benefit young anglers and their families by providing locations where individuals of all ages can learn angling skills. Additional information on the Community Pond Program, including a grant application form, is available on the FWP website at fwp.mt.gov, then click “Community Pond Program”.

Applications, which are accepted each year, must be submitted on or before February 1. Applicants are encouraged to work with their local FWP fisheries biologist to plan the project. For more information, call FWP at 406-444-2432.

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Case IH Steiger 385, 55 gpm hydraulics, 4 remotes, powershift. Excellent condition........... .........................................................$159,500 2002 Case IH MX120 loader tractor, MFD, powershift with reverser, Quicke 980 loader with bucket, grapple........................Clean Tractor Steiger 9150 4WD, L10 Cummins 300 hp, 12 speed powershift, 4 remotes, 520/85R38 duals @ 85%, recent reman front & rear axles.

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2012 MacDon M205 windrower, set-up with R85 disc header, draper header ready, Outback GPS guidance, low hours.......................... Just Traded 1983 New Holland 114 windrower with 12-ft. header....................................................... Just Traded New Holland 688 round baler, net/twineJust Traded New Holland 688 round baler, net/twine......$11,900 Case IH RBX563 round baler, net/twine, wide pickup...................................................... Just Traded Case IH RBX563 round baler, net/twine, wide pickup, large tires................................................. $18,900

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UNL students gain unique experience tracking, testing for salmonella

By Haley Steinkuhler, IANR Media Students earning degrees in food science food industry shortly after current UNL and technology typically leave campus students do. prepared to join the industry in areas such “These novel activities are an example of as product development, quality assurance the progressive mindset of the Department and food marketing. of Food Science and Technology,” said With the help of a course led by the Rolando Flores, professor and department University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s (UNL) head. “We are committed to innovation and Andrew Benson, UNL students are broadenbringing our students the latest developing their professional prospects by learning ments in commercialized technologies in to identify and track sources of foodborne research to provide for outstanding training illness that afflict about 1 in 6 Americans at the undergraduate and graduate levels.” each year.

With the assistance of a Neogen research Food science programs rarely instill the scientist and high-end molecular testing knowledge and skills that students need to system flown in to Nebraska Innovation investigate foodborne pathogens such as Campus, each pair of students begins by salmonella, Benson said. Companies often performing salmonella analyses of 10 difsend contaminated samples to third-party ferent agricultural samples. They then use labs for specialized genetic testing, he said, a next-generation DNA sequencing serwith most industry workers having little vice co-developed by Neogen, GeneSeek knowledge of what goes into that testing. and Metagenome Analytics that shrinks To address this knowledge gap, which a critical testing stage from two weeks to Benson described as “more like a chasm,” just two days. Reagents, or tests, for this he introduced a new facet to his Food Miservice were also provided free of charge crobiology Laboratory course for underby Illumina. graduate and graduate students.

The students conclude their lab exercise “The idea is to give the students exposure with a genetic fingerprinting method that to a combination of the standard diagnostic is used heavily by researchers but only remicrobiology and high-resolution methods cently adopted in the food research industry. used to systematically track (harmful) orBy sequencing seven sections of a genome ganisms,” said Benson, the W.W. Marshall from each salmonella isolate, the students Distinguished Professor of Biotechnology. can search for isolates with genetic matches “This is the only undergraduate laboratory across all of the salmonella found among the course in food science I am aware of in the 130 original raw agricultural samples. This world that teaches students about what’s process is identical to the way microbiologoing on under the hood with genomic gists track sources of salmonella or other technology (while) showing them the bigger pathogenic organisms, Benson said. picture of how all the parts work together.”

Because many of the technologies and Benson’s students gain this understandtechniques featured in the lab are also new ing while systematically testing and trackto the industry, students are in the unique ing salmonella in raw agricultural composition of learning them at the same time modities. Multiple companies working in as their future employers, Benson said. safety testing, sequencing and bioinformatIn this way, he said, Nebraska Innovation ics -- including Neogen Corporation, GenCampus can help bridge the chasm separateSeek, Illumina and Metagenome Analytics ing the biotechnology sector and food indus-- have committed time and resources to the try by training future professionals who will laboratory course at no charge. work at the interface between the basic and Metagenome Analytics, a bioinformatics applied sciences critical to public health. startup led by Benson and headquartered at Benson also credited the support of curUNL’s Nebraska Innovation Campus, has rent and former students such as teaching also partnered with Neogen and GeneSeek assistants Mallory Suhr, Carlos Gomesto develop one of the products used by the Neto and Brandon Nguyen, who prepared students. materials for the exercises. With their help, “Nebraska Innovation Campus provides Benson said he plans to expand the existing a unique platform that encourages industry lab into a more in-depth graduate course. He partners to contribute to all three phases is also exploring opportunities to develop of UNL’s land grant mission: research, workshops for those working in the food teaching and outreach,” Benson said. “I industry and public health sector. don’t think there are many places where “It’s extremely rewarding to hear from the contributions of these companies could former students currently working in the have been pulled together as seamlessly as food industry who remember the great salthey have here.” monella hunt and the lessons they learned The lab emphasizes source-tracking to about systematic scientific inquiry,” Benson determine whether salmonella cultured from said. “I look forward to capitalizing on the a large number of raw agricultural samples opportunity to reach more food industry are genetically related to one another. This professionals with this exercise.” is the same strategy that the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would use to genetically match salmonella isolated from patients and determine whether they were part of an outbreak, Benson said.

In addition to conducting traditional, time-consuming salmonella testing, students use emerging technologies from the partnering companies to implement new tests that can accelerate the process and provide much finer levels of detection.

According to Benson, this technology has either been commercialized within the last two years or, in some cases, will enter the

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Abilene Machine Inc, Abilene KS ...............A12 Action Toys, Billings ..................................... C3 Affordable Construction Equipment, Billings & Bozeman ..................................................B3 Ag Trucks & Equipment, Great Falls ...........A33 Ag West Distributing Co., Great Falls ........ C63 Ag Wise, Kremlin ....................................... C13 Aldrich Lumber Co., Billings .......................A31 Bass Auction Co. Inc., Lewistown .............. C32 Bell Motor Co., Cut Bank ........................... C50 Belles Pulses USA, Hingham .....................A27 Ben Taylor, Valier & Shelby .........................A43 Big Equipment Co., Havre ......................... C49 Big Iron, Stock Auction Company .............. C26 Big Sky Equipment, Conrad .............. A62, A63 Big Sky Sawmill & Wood Products, VaughnC28 Big Sky Wholesale Seeds, Shelby ..... A32, A41 Bouma Post Yards, Choteau .........................A2 Bouma Truck Sales, Choteau, Great Falls ........ ........................................................INSERT Brandt Agricultural Products LTD............... C53 BTI Feeds, Cut Bank ..................................A43 Buckley Auction ..........................................A16 Cascade Machine & Supply, Great Falls ... C13 Charles Moore, Inc. Miles City ......................B2 Chic Harbine Sales, Missoula.................... C22 CHS Big Sky, Big Sandy, Broadview, Chinook, Columbus, Denton, Geraldine, Great Falls, Harlem, Havre, Kershaw, Lewistown, Malta, Moccasin, Rudyard, Turner, Winifred ......A51 Circle Ag Show, Circle ..................................A2 Circle G Salvage, Walhalla, ND ................. C54 Circle S Seeds, of Montana, Three Forks ...A64 Clearview Seed, Denton .............................. C2 Cowtown Ag, Miles City ..............................A11 Cut Bank Tire, Cut Bank ...............................A5 Dave’s Repair LLC, Charlo .........................A56 Dick Irvin Trucking, Shelby ............................A3 Diesel Power Parts & Machine, Missoula ...A28 Dietz Auto & Truck Salvage, Billings .......... C18 Direct Ag Network, LLC Dan Thome, Billings ... .............................................................. C24 Doane Western of Montana, Bozeman...... C30 Donahue Corp ................................... A11, A34 Eagle Equipment, Belgrade ........................A13 Eddy Bauer, Wolf Point .............................. C14 Equipment Connection, Columbia Falls.....A38, ...............................................................A39 Exchange Services, Inc, Whitefish ............ C15

Index

F/S Manufacturing, West Fargo, ND ................. ............................................. A20, C17, C63 Farm Equipment Sales, Glasgow, Plentywood, Culbertson, Circle .......C6, C7, C8, C9, C10 Farm Tech, (Doug Weist) Choteau ............. C31 First State Bank, Shelby ............................ C44 Fisher Metal Products, Fort Benton ........... C22 Fisher Truck & Equipment, Scobey .............A49 Flaman Sales & Rental, Power ..........C18, C27 Fosse Insurance Agency, Great Falls .........A50 Fraser’s Oil Inc., Inverness .........................A42 Frieling’s Agricultural Equipment, Great Falls ... ............................................. A10, C23, C33 Frontline Ag Solutions, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Dillon, Lewistown, Havre, Chester, Great Falls, Belgrade, Livingston ................. ............................................. C40, C41, C42 Frontline Ag Solutions Dillon, Dillon........... C35 Fuson Excavation & Trucking, Conrad ..........A4 G&M Bins, LLC, Mark McInerney, Fairfield..A14 Gerber’s, Great Falls...................................A50 Golden Harvest Seeds, Big Sandy .............A61 Grandberg Autobody Repair, Havre .............A6 Greyn Fertilizer, Choteau, Dutton, Valier ....A55 Grossenburg Equipment, Winner, Pierre, Philip SD, Wayne, Bloomfield, Harrington, Laurel NE ......................................................... C55 H & H Spreading, Conrad .......................... C26 Havre Ford, Havre ......................................A14 Hedman, Inc, Brett Hedman, Grass Range A30 Helfert’s Helena Farm Supply, East HelenaA48 Henke Enterprises, Chester ....................... C1 Highline Communications, Cut Bank ............A4 Hodgskiss Seed, Choteau ......................... C39 Hoven Equipment Co., Great Falls ................... ...............................................A34, A56, B8, C1, C12, C16, C19, C29, C38, C46, C54, C62 Huggy Bear’s Consignment, Cut Bank .........B5 J & M Trailer Sales, Laurel ......................... C36 Jamieson Motors, Inc., Chinook .......... B4, B12 Jim Nielsen Trucks & Parts, Butte .................A8 K.R. Rauch Company, Billings ....................A57 Krogmann Mfg. ...........................................A17 Kuhn North America ............................INSERT Lammers Bros., Jordan ..............................A15 Larson & Co., LLC, Glenn Larson, Opheim C55

Lewis Cattle Oiler Co, Russ Baker............. C28 Lewistown Honda, Lewistown............A28, C43 Liphatech, Rozol .........................................A16 Lost Valley Fence, Fairfield .........................A46 Lundberg Shop, LLC, Canyon Creek ......... C43 M & R Seed Cleaning, Watford City, ND .......A9 M & W Machine, Three Forks .......................A7 MDS Construction Supply, Great Falls .......A52 MH Equipment & Truck Repair, Billings ..... C27 Midland Implement , Billings .......................A56 MK Industries ............................................ C59 Montana Metal Fabrications, Great Falls ....A52 Montana Post Driver, Gold Creek .................A8 Montana Post Frame, Townsend ................ C58 Montana Quality Structures, Stevensville ...A34 Montana Shed Center, Great Falls ............ C30 Montana Valley Irrigation, Great Falls ..C5, C36 Motor Power, Great Falls ........................... C47 Mountain Equipment, Belgrade ..................A58 Mountain View Metal Works, Wilsall .......... C17 MT Tractors, Matt Pendergast, Stevensville A37 Musselshell Valley Equipment, Roundup ....A47 New Holland of Belgrade, Belgrade ............A59 New Homes of the Future, Billings ............ C47 NM Machinery, Missoula ........................... C52 Northern Chrysler, Cut Bank ..................... C37 Northern Ford, Cut Bank ........................... C64 Northern Hydraulics, Great Falls ................A49 Northern Prairie Auto Sales, Wolf Point ..... C29 North Star Equipment, John Myers, SimmsA35 Northwest Plastics, Libby ...........................A16 Parsons Farm & Ranch Realty, Lewistown .A20 Patty Seaman Homes, Kalispell .................A40 Performance Ag Services, Conrad ............ C25 Precision Truck & Trailer, Havre ....................B1 Price Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula ..A18 Pro Grain, Arc Alloy Welding ....................... C3 Pure Bliss Cycle Sales, Conrad A14, C16, C37 Quality Custom Sheds, Robert Troyer, Moore .. ...............................................................A44 Rainbow Irrigation & Equipment, Chinook ........ ......................................................C44, C45 Ranchers Livestock & Equipment, Gregory SD ...............................................................A26 RDO Equipment, Billings ............................A18 Reddig Equipment & Repair, KalispellC10, C48

Rockwell Scales, Simms............................ C38 Roger Rader, Inc, Sun River .......................A49 Rolin Manufacturing, Grace ID & New Salem ND ............................................................A6 Rydelle Enterprises, Marion Jones, Drummond ..................................................... C43 Scenic City Trailer Sales, Belgrade ...............B9 Shobe Auction & United Country Realty, Lewistown....................................................... C39 Shop Specialties, Ronan ........................... C11 Shortline Ag, Inc, Scobey ...........................B11 Skinner Harvesting, Emporia KS ................A61 Sod Buster Sales, Polson .................. A52, A60 Specialty Tool & Attachment, Cody WY ..... C14 Steel Etc, Great Falls ...................................B6 Steinhatchee, Lance Nelson, Stevensville..A12 Stokes Fencing, Conrad ...............................A6 Sullivan Brothers Construction, Conrad .....A30 Sunrise Equipment, Sidney ........................A41 Swains Spring Service, Great Falls ............A36 T & T Farm Supply, LLC, Chester .............. C12 Taylor Farm Store, Shelby ..........................A43 The Repair Shop, Choteau .........................A36 The Truck Shop of Billings ........................... C4 Three Forks Lumber & Ready Mix, Three Forks ..................................................... C31 Tiber Tractor Co., Chester .......................... C24 Tom’s Shop, Grassrange............................ C52 Transport Equipment, Missoula ................. C62 Treasure State Seed, Fairfield ................... C19 Tri-County Implement, Sidney.................... C51 Triangle Ag Service, Fort Benton ................A53 Triple T Sales, Chinook ...................... A44, A45 TT&E Inc, Victor..........................................A54 United Electric, Great Falls .........................A22 Vaughn Truck, Havre ..........................C11, C52 VW Mfg, Loren Hawks, Chester ........A36, C57 Wally’s Over Door Co., Great Falls .............A38 Wesco Trailer Sales, Conrad.......................A40 West Plains Implement, Beach, Dickinson, Bowman, Hettinger..........................................B7 Western Montana New Holland, Missoula ... C3 Wild Horse Seed, Havre ............................ C15 Wilray Manufacturing, Fort Benton ............ C56 XB Trailer Sales, Glen Birky, Sun River...... C34 Yellowstone Tractor Co., Belgrade ..............A32 Zerbe Bros., Glasgow ........................C60, C61 Zomer Truck, Conrad ........................................ ....................... C2, C5, C17, C20, C21, C51

Precision Truck & Trailer

Mark Reinmuth Dealer For New 406-262-3842 FRONTIER Gary Reghard 2027 Hwy 2 NW • Havre, MT 59501 • (406) 265-4563 Grain Trailers 406-879-9418 We can find a truck or trailer to meet your specific needs. Our affiliation with PRECISION DIESEL gives us technical assistance in these offerings

Quality Used Trucks & Trailers • 888-453-4563

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$55,0

$64,90

$64,9

was $36,900

2009 Peterbilt 386

ISX, 500 hp, 13 speed, new wheels/rubber

00

$51,9

2007 Kenworth T800B

$32,900

2007 Freightliner Columbia Recon 450 hp MBN, 10 speed, 242” wheelbase, 12 front 40 rear, new 24.5 rubber, super singles

Cummins ISX, 450 hp, 13 speed, 72” flat top, AG 380 suspension, 244” wheelbase, 5th wheel slider, pusher axle, GPS

$74,900

2007 Peterbilt 379 Tri Drive

2006 Freightliner Columbia MBN 475, 475 hp, 13 speed, pintle, 4 bag air ride, wireless lift and gate control

Cat C15, 550 hp, 18 speed, 295”wheelbase, 63” mid roof sleeper, 320,000 on inframe, 14,600 FA cap, all aluminum, keyless entry

6,900

Cat C15, 475 hp, 13 speed, 234” wheelbase, wet kit, 5th wheel

7,900

$2

435 MBN, 10 speed, Autoshift, virgin rubber

00 $35,9

2004 Sterling

MBN, 430 hp, 10 speed, air ride suspension, tandem axles, air slide 5th wheel, steel wheels, air conditioning, power steering, (2) 100 gallon tanks

00 $48,9

$65,650

2006 Sterling A9513

2005 Kenworth T800B

Cummins ISX, 565 hp, 18 speed, 42” flat top, AG400 suspension, 284” wheelbase, PTO, virgin rubber, 14,600 FA cap, 218,000 miles on inframe and new head

2001 International 9200i

Cat C12, 430 hp, autoshift, engine brake, 173” wheelbase, 5th wheel slider, 122 gallon tank, new virgin rubber

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$31,0

$35,900

2001 International 9200i

Cat C12, 430 hp, autoshift, engine brake, 173” wheelbase, 5th wheel slider, new virgin rubber, Great Ag Truck!

2005 Kenworth T800

1999 Peterbilt 330 3126 Cat, 6 speed, 21-ft. bed

$25,900

Detroit, 515 hp, 10 speed, 58” flat top, 242” wheelbase, 12 front 40 rears, new 24.5 rubber

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2005 Kenworth W900

2005 Freightliner Columbia

Cat C15, 13 speed, pusher axle

Cat C13, 400 hp, 10 speed, 470,000 miles, engine brake, headache rack

ISX Cummins, 475 hp, flat top, 10 new virgin rubber

$32,50

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$15,50

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$27,000

1999 International 9200

N14 Cummins, 430 hp, 13 speed, spring suspension, 5th wheel slider, aluminum wheels, (2) 120 gallon tanks

1996 Timpte 48-ft. Super Hopper

2004 Sterling

Cat, 300 hp, 8LL transmission, Tuff Trac suspension, air conditioning, 24-ft. bed, hoist, new paint

$49,900

2006 Freightliner Columbia

$39,90

$2

2006 Kenworth T800B

spring ride, triple axle, air lift tag axle, 4 hoppers

$25,90

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1998 GMC Topkick

366 V8, 5+2 speed, new 21-ft. bale rack

$21,900

2012 Troxell

40-ft. water hauler, 130 barrel cap, vaccum pump, tank liner

1992 Kenworth W900

Cat 3406C, 450 hp, NEW 13 speed, 260” wheelbase, NEW paint, 841,000 miles

$9900

1977 International Loadstar V8 404, 5+2 speed, spring suspension, 205” wheelbase, (3) 33 gallon tanks, 77,609 miles, new hay rack, one owner vehicle!

Call for Info!

2016 & 2015 Frontier Hoppers have 2016 40-ft. and 36-ft. and a 2015 47-ft. tri-axle.

see these units and more info at www.precisiontt.com

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Charles Moore Inc. (Formerly C Moore Fab & Repair and Equipment Sales)

2000 ton of hay and straw for sale. Hay is alfalfa, alfalfa/grass blend, or straight grass hay in round bales. Quality of hay is from horse quality to grinder quality hay, depending on what you are looking for. Also have a couple hundred ton of 3x4x8 large squares that are an alfalfa/grass blend. Pricing depends on type of hay and distance hauled. Call Charles at 406-951-1650.

We Have Many Hay Trains For Sale

Shop (406) 232-0400 Cell (406) 951-1650 Home (406) 232-5831

855 Kinsey Road, Miles City, MT 59301

www.charlesmooreinc.com cmooreinc@midrivers.com

Custom Hay Hauling!

Our hay trains can haul anywhere from 42 to 48 round bales. We have friendly drivers and reliable service. Please contact Charles at 406-232-0400 or 951-1650.

Custom Hauling Have loaders and tractors with Grab Tec grapple forks to bunch and load hay Also for sale 300 tons of first and second cutting alfalfa hay round bales. Bales weigh 1400 lbs.

Bradford Built Flatbeds

Call us with the size of train you’re looking for.

We’ll see what we can do!

1993 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4, AM/FM radio, air conditioning works, grill guard with winch on front, 186,272 miles. Call for pricing!

We Now Handle

BESLER Bale Beds

We are now your dealer for

GrabTec grapple forks

Call us for products available!

8-ft welding box, fits a dually pickup. Plenty of tool boxes!

Cat 12 motor grader, pony motor, 14-ft. blade. Nice older motor grader for fixing roads around the ranch!!

2001 Peterbilt 379 948,985 miles on Detroit 60 Series engine, 430 hp, 10 speed, 3.4 ratio, heated mirrors, cruise control, air conditioning, 63” Unicab sleeper, hydraulics for wet kit. Nice truck! Call for pricing!

Call for information!

Fabrication & Welding Services:

We provide commercial welding and iron repair services. Our staff works with all vehicles and machinery, including trucks and trailers. We can build anything you need out of iron.

2010 Titan 16-ft. stock trailer, new tires, center gate, floor mats, wooden floor, rear gate has slider. This is a nice little stock trailer for running down the road or around the ranch.

Cat 14E motor grader, 14-ft. blade, scarifier, Cat engine, good tires. Nice older motor grader. Call for pricing!!

Bunner portable air compressor. Runs good!!!

2- 1985 Spartan belly dump trailers, large air tanks, hoppers and gates in good shape, tires and brakes in good shape. Comes with asphalt tarps. These trailers have been pulled and thoroughly gone through! Call for pricing!!

1983 Ford 9000 tandem axle dump truck, 300 Cummins engine, 9 speed transmission, Timpte dump box.

1981 GMC single axle flatbed truck with 350 gas engine, 4 speed manual transmission, dual wheels. Flatbed is stationary. Nice truck for hauling things around the farm or ranch. Call for pricing.

YOUR DEALER FOR Truck Defender Grill Guards

1991 Trailmobile 48-ft.x102” curtain trailer. Curtain and trailer are in good shape!

1998 Peterbilt 379 day cab, good tires and brakes. Nice clean day cab that would make a nice farm truck. Call for pricing and information.

3-point, 5 wheel V rake. Tines are in good shape. In good working condition.

Visit us online: www.charlesmooreinc.com

We can order guards for semis or pickups!

Here is a real gem!!! Fully restored cargo wagon. This is a nice older wagon that has been taken care of. Hook up the team and have a little bit of fun with this ole beauty!!!

We now carry

Reviva

Reman engines

2005 Cornhusker hopper trailer, spread axle. This trailer has been pulled regularly and is ready to go!! Call for pricing and more information.

Trucking Services: Our drivers haul grain, hay, livestock and equipment across the country.

We also use hoppers to carry bulk commodities.

EQUIPMENT SALES: Our company sells a wide selection of new and used trucking, construction and farm equipment, as well as recreation. Whether you are looking for a backhoe, a loader, or a tractor, we can deliver. Other equipment we have to offer includes: trucks, trailers, haying equipment, trenchers, pay loaders, land levelers, grain handling equipment, boats and snowmobiles. A bit of everything.

Trader’s Dispatch, January 2016 – Page B3

2010 Deere 544K wheel loader, 3rd valve auxiliary hydraulics, radial tires, hydraulic quick couple, cab with heat and air conditioning. Very nice and clean machine, low hours!................ . ............................................................................ $115,000 1997 Loral Easy Rider 3000 fertilizer spreader, new engine, good tires, Airmax 5 box, 6600 hours. Nice clean machine, excellent tarp!...................................................... $30,000

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

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

2005 Gehl RS8-42 telehandler, cab, heat, like new tires. Good clean machine........................................................$38,000

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

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

Optional hay grapple!!............................................$25,000

2007 Yanmar VIO 35-5 mini excavator, cab with heat, hydraulic thumb, hydraulic QC, 1900 hours, very good condition!......... . ...............................................................................$27,000 2008 Lull 1044-C54 telehandler, 10,000 lb capacity, 54-ft. reach, like new tires, front stabilizers, 4x4x4. Really nice machine!.....................................................................$41,000

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

(2) Skidsteer snow blower units!

Paladin/FFC 72” standard flow & Bobcat SB240 72”. Both units are used but in good shape! Your choice for.............. $3900

• BUY • SELL • RENT

Billings, Montana

2007 SkyTrak 6036 forklift, low hour, excellent machine! Solid tires, 6000 lb./36-ft. capacity...................................$35,500

YOU DON’T HAVE TO GUESS THE PRICE AT AFFORDABLE EQUIPMENT. GOOD EQUIPMENT AT GOOD ADVERTISED PRICES!

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

1995 Cat 924F wheel loader, good tight machine, on the job working every day! Cab with heat, good tires.........$31,000

Jim 406-690-0737

www.affordableconstructionequipment.com

Trader’s Dispatch, January 2016 — Page B4

Advertising Deadline for the February issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be January 27.

PHONE us at (406) 271-5533.

ITEMS FOR SALE

1995 Ford F-250 4x4 with 7.3 diesel, 5 speed, parts truck.$2000 Vermeer R-23 rake..............................................................$6000 John Deere 3955 switch plow, 5-bottom............................$6000 Phone 406-539-2306, Harrison, MT

##### If Idahoans had to consume all the products produced within the state, each resident would eat or drink: 63 potatoes per day 288 slices of bread per day 24 glasses of milk or 1.3 pounds of cheese per day 2.5 beef steaks or 5 quarter pounders per day 1 apple per day and more!

DO YOU NEED SMALL ENGINES REPAIRED? BUT DON’T HAVE THE TIME!!!

Anything from weedeaters to ATVs Golf carts to vehicles

20+ years of mechanical experience.

References available.

Phone (406) 450-8200, Conrad, MT

I pledge not to be a sloth this winter

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service Through the years, I have worked with numerous “superfit” student interns, graduate students and program assistants.

They arrive at work bright-eyed and report that they ran five miles, swam laps for an hour or biked several miles earlier that morning. Some of them exercise regardless of how cold the weather is.

I look at them in admiration as I sip my steaming cup of coffee, trying to awaken. No, I have not joined them in these early morning fitness pursuits.

Sometimes, I feel like a three-toed sloth, the world’s slowest animal. These animals move at a top speed of 0.003 mile per hour.

Well, maybe I am not quite that slow. No algae has grown on me due to lack of movement, as it does with sloths.

Of course, I am well aware of all the physical and mental benefits of physical activity. Walking strengthens our heart, and helps reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases. Walking helps reduce stress.

Yes, I need some special motivation to avoid being a sloth in the winter. In warmer months, I spend time outdoors working in my yard, riding a bike or going for walks. In the winter, I would be very content to hibernate with a fuzzy blanket and an ongoing supply of cocoa.

Do you have any barriers to getting exercise in the winter?

Pause and think a few seconds.

Were you thinking of the obvious? Extremely cold weather definitely is a barrier to going outside. Falling on slippery sidewalks can be another barrier to fitness activities.

When the temperature gets to minus 20 and the sidewalks are slippery, I become a well-bundled penguin trying to seek shelter as soon as possible.

When you determine your own barriers to physical activity, you can figure out solutions. Of course, you can bundle yourself in many layers and venture outdoors at least for a while. You can add slip-on “grippers” to your shoes or boots.

For people who live in areas with indoor shopping malls, “mall walking” is a great winter activity. You do not have to worry about icy sidewalks; the area is temperature-controlled and attractive.

You do not need a lot of equipment. You just need a pair of properly fitting shoes. Some malls have maps that show the distance walked or brochures that get you started with a walking program.

Just watch out for the temptations at the food court. Check out the calorie information, and bring a bottle of water to keep yourself hydrated.

But what if you do not live near a shopping mall, a health club or a school with an open gym? What can you do to stay active in the winter?

• If you do not have a pedometer (step counter), give yourself a fitness gift. Apps that can tell you how many steps you walked also are available for cellphones. Write down your steps every day. Build to 10,000 steps a day.

• Exercise to a DVD. • Play indoor physical activity games. Go on scavenger hunts or play charades. For example, be an Olympic skater or a star basketball player.

• Turn your kitchen into a gym. Use your countertop for balance and stretching exercises. Try doing “toe stands.”

Stand with your legs shoulder-width apart. Stand on your tiptoes for a minute. March or jog in place. Use cans of vegetables as weights; do sets of 10 arm raises or as many as you can. Take a break to dance with your cooking partner.

• Bundle up and head outdoors to cross-country ski.

I plan not to be a sloth this winter. How about you?

Here’s a tasty salad to enjoy during the holiday season. I brought it to a party and my serving bowl was nearly empty by the end of the meal. You can serve it on bread as a sandwich or as a main-dish salad with rolls.

Chicken (or Turkey) and Cranberry Salad 1/2 c. slivered almonds 3/4 c. light mayonnaise 1 Tbsp. Greek seasoning 1/3 c. onion, diced finely 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 3 c. roasted chicken, diced or chopped (or substitute turkey) 2/3 c. cranberries 3/4 c. celery, diced 1/4 c. feta cheese crumbles (optional) Mixed greens (to line serving bowl) CONTINUED ON PAGE B8

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

Website: www.huggybearsconsignments.com

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

2WD & 4WD TRACTORS

John Deere 2355 2WD tractor, 3-pt., 540 PTO, large turf tires. Tag #RichT1115... . ................................................................................................................ $6500 1996 John Deere 6400 FWA tractor, 85 hp, 18.4x38 tires, 11,130 hours, John Deere 640 loader, grapple. Tag #Chris1115.......................................$36,000 2011 Bobcat CT450 MFD tractor, 3-pt., 540 PTO, loader. Tag #JimP0915$19,000 1981 Versatile 875 tractor, motor set at 335 hp, 4 remotes, 2 drain lines, new 20.8x38 tires, 6075 hours. Tag #PhilH0915.......................................... $30,000 Clark 525 hp tractor, forestry tires, rebuilt 13 speed Fuller transmission. Cheap horsepower. Tag #RickW0815............................................................$48,000 Massey Ferguson 1155 2WD tractor, PTO, Leon loader, grapple. Tag #Turk0715 Case IH MX135 MFD tractor, 3-pt., dual PTO, loader. Tag #0515............$37,000 2014 John Deere 9510 4WD tractor, 1000 PTO. Tag #Ralph0415 1979 Versatile 875 tractor, 20.8x38 duals 80%, 4 remotes, Cummins 855 motor, 7409 hours, in-frame overhaul 2000 hours ago, no spin front differental, R134 air conditioning. Tag #DaveS0414......................................................$35,000 International 4166 tractor with 12-ft. Degelman dozer, new engine overhaul, 28L26 single tires. Great tire for winter snow removal. Tag #JR1113....$8500

LAST MONTH’S NEW ITEMS

Big flip over snow plow. Tag #JPrin1215......................................................$3800 Snow plow with wide frame. Tag #JPrin1215...............................................$3500 Orange snow plow. Tag #JPrin1215...............................................................$950 Massey Ferguson baler. Tag #JPrin1215.....................................................$600 Reconditioned logging trailer, sliding main beam. Good looking trailer. Tag #DennyL1215.............................................................................................$15,000 Loftness 20-ft. flail shredder. Tag #Gord1215 John Deere 212 pickup header, Sund pickup attachment. Tag#Gord1215 John Deere 50 3-pt. backhoe. Tag #Dan1215.............................................$2500 International TD 18A crawler, 12-ft. dozer, rebuilt injector and pump, good tracks but rails show wear. Tag #DanG1215 2011 Dodge long box, fender flares, rear bumper and tailgate. Brand new, black in color. Tag #DanG1215.......................................................................$5500 John Deere 5-bottom molboard plow. Tag #DanG1215................................ $2500 John Deere 5-bottom pull-type plow, 16” shears. Tag #DanG1215.............$2500 3 spear bale spear, fits bidirectional tractor. Tag #DonB1215 Sakundiak 8x41-ft. auger, PTO drive. Like new. Tag #ANF1215.................$3500 1/4 mile 8” hook and latch main line. Tag #GeraldM1215 Case 1200A 2WD tractor, 3-pt., 540 PTO, 1/2 cab, power steering, power drawbar, new 18.4x30 rear tires, 92 hours. Tag #RodB1215...............................$7500 2004 Dodge 2500 gas pickup, 5 speed transmission, 4-door, 104,000 miles. Tag #EricW1215......................................................................................... $12,000 SnowCo 8006 8”x54-ft. PTO grain auger. Tag #GerS1215............................$550 Brandt 8”x50-ft. PTO drive auger, orange. Tag #GerS1215..........................$650 John Deere 640 rake. Tag #MacC1215.........................................................$500 Ford 9N 2WD tractor. Tag #Wayne1215......................................................$1250 Ford 8N 2WD tractor, high/low. Tag #Wayne1215.......................................$2500 International TD6 dozer. Tag #Wayne1215.................................................$3500 1958 Massey Ferguson tractor, loader, blade, forks. Tag #Wayne1215.....$5000 CRP hay for sale. Tag #SamL1215............................................................$100/ton Waldo 2500 lb lift off van truck. Tag #BirchC1215.......................................$2500 (2) Aluminum tool boxes off semi truck. Tag #BirchC1215

TUB GRINDERS & PROCESSORS See Me About Your Bale Processor Needs

Many more tractors available. Call Ken with your needs

ANTIQUE TRACTORS

Minneapolis Moline 445 2WD tractor, 540 PTO, 3-pt., loader. Motor is stuck. Tag #Merlin1115 International FC tractor, 540 PTO. Does not run. Tag #SteveF1015 International FAA tractor, 540 PTO, saw blade. Tag #SteveF1015

SPRAYERS & SPREADERS

Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 114-ft. double booms, double nozzles, 18.4x26 lug tires, windscreens, 2 tanks. Tag #DaveB1015 Flexi-Coil 67XL 130-ft. field sprayer, windscreens, 1500 gallon tank, auxiliary tank, double TeeJet nozzles. Tag #Ruth0915....................................... $10,500 1982 Valmar 240 granular applicator, hydraulic drive, mounted on homemade cart. Tag #HerbK0915 NYB 60-ft. sprayer on truck, induction cone, triple nozzles, 8 hp engine, touchdown wheels, electric end nozzles. Tag #Gordon0815.........................$8500 1999 John Deere 4700 4 wheel sprayer. Tag #ArtH0515........................$92,000 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 100-ft. booms, double nozzles. Tag #HerbK0515 F/S sprayer mounted on 21/2 ton Kaiser Jeep, 80-ft. booms, 100 gallon tank. Tag #GBrunner0515.................................................................................$22,000 Summers 48-ft. pickup sprayer, mid-mount booms, quick single Jet nozzles, Honda 5 hp engine. Tag #BobP0415 2000 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 120-ft. single boom, 1500 gallon main tank, inductor tank, 500 gallon auxiliary tank, wash tank, windscreens, double nozzles. Tag #Ruth0415.........................................................................................$15,000 Computer Spray 60-ft. sprayer, double spray nozzles. In good shape and comes with extra parts. Tag #IvanD0415..........................................................$1900 2002 Brandt SB4000 suspended boom sprayer, 90-ft. booms, 1600 gallon tank, chemical inductor, foam marker, new pump, Micro-Trak controller. Tag #PatF0315.........................................................................................$13,900 Summers 48-ft. pickup mounted sprayer, 500 gallon tank, bottom fill, Quick Jet nozzles, has 50-ft. of hose with hand wand. Tag #DaveS0414..............$8500

PLOWS

John Deere 1650 59-ft. chisel plow. Tag #ANF1215...................................$8500 Leinbach 6-ft. 3-pt. cultivator. Tag #Merlin 1115.............................................. $750 Alloway 20-ft. aerator. Tag #RickW0815 Morris 60-ft. plow. Tag #KenB0815...........................................................$11,500 John Deere 610 40-ft. plow. Tag #BobP0615 John Deere 1610 41-ft. plow. Tag #PhilA0415............................................$6500 John Deere 1650 53-ft. plow. Tag #ANF0415..............................................$8900 Valmar 240 plow, mounted Fargo spreader. Tag #DaveS0414....................$2500 John Deere 3-bottom 3-pt. plow. Tag #Russ0214.......................................$1500

DISCS

John Deere 630 22-ft. disc, 22” plain pans, 20” notched pans. In excellent shape.

Tag #Bonnie0515...............................................................................$15,000 John Deere 20-ft. multiplex disc. Tag #Russ0214.......................................$1500

AIR SEEDERS & DRILLS

2012 Bourgault 5925 52-ft. air drill, double shoot, 10” spacing, mid-row banders, blockage monitor, 6280 air cart. Tag #Hoven1015...........................$164,900 2006 Case IH Concord 6012 60-ft. air seeder, single shoot, set-up for liquid fertilizer, Bourgault LFC 2000 gallon tank, Fargo Aire 3350 air tank with hydraulic drive. Tag #Penny0915 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. air drill, 9.5” spacing, double shoot, 1720 tow behind cart.

Tag #ArtH0515...................................................................................$45,000 Great Plains 30-ft. drills, 6” spacing, folds out. Tag #Riley0515...............$23,000 Haybuster drills, 32-ft., for parts. Tag #Russ0515.......................................$5000 Flexi-Coil 5000 60-ft. air seeder, 3450 tow behind tank, variable rate, double shoot. Tag #ArtH0515.........................................................................$49,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 2320 tow between tank. Field ready.

Tag #BirchCreek0515........................................................................$38,000 Case IH Concord 6012 ATX 60-ft. air seeder, 12” spacing, ADX 3360 tow between tank. Tag #BirchCreek0515......................................................$75,000 John Deere 9350 drills, 44-ft., 12” spacing, Appollo hitch. Tag #ArtH0515.$6000 John Deere 9350 50-ft. drill, 12” spacing, home-made hitch, clean boxes. Tag #ArtH0515.............................................................................................$5000 Concord 4012 air seeder, 1502 engine driven air tank. Tag #AHans0415$12,000

COMBINES

1979 John Deere 7720 combine, 230 30-ft. header, Crary air reel. Super clean, 2778 hours. Tag #Penny0915 2005 Case IH 8010 AFX combine, 3016 14-ft. pickup header with 14-ft. Rake-Up pickup attachment, 2152 45-ft. draper header with pickup reel. Tag #KyleS0715 2010 John Deere 9770STS combine, 971 engine hours, 671 separator hours.

Tag #Ralph0715 John Deere 9500 combine, 930D draper header. Tag #Ralph0715.........$72,000 1984 John Deere 8820 combine, diamond duals, 230 straight cut header. Tag #ArtH0515..........................................................................................$20,000 2005 John Deere 9760 small grain combine, 1400 separator hours. Tag #Rog0215........................................................................................$119,000

COMBINE & HAY HEADERS

2006 MacDon 39-ft. header for John Deere combine, adapter, fits 50-60-70 Series combines. Tag #KenB0815..........................................................$35,000 Versatile 4030 DSA header, TV140 adapter. Tag #Hug0815......................$3500

Haybuster multi-bale bale processor. Tag #Rum0411.............................$12,500 High-Line multi-bale processor. Tag #FThompson0109.............................$7000 Highline 6800 7-bale multibale processor. Tag #JR1113............................$8500 Supreme Mixers available. Call Huggy Bear

TRUCKS

1967 Ford F600 grain truck, single axle, 15-ft. box. Tag #JerSmt1115........$3500 1990 Kenworth T600 truck with Mohrlang 19-ft. manure spreader. Tag #JeffH1015...............................................................................................$32,000 1991 Kenworth T600 truck with Mohrlang 20-ft. manure spreader box. Tag #JeffH1015...............................................................................................$30,000 1967 International cabover tandem axle truck, Detroit diesel engine, sleeper, 20ft. box and hoist. Tag #PatH0915............................................................. $7500 1965 GMC 4000 truck, grain tender. Tag #TL0815......................................$4500 1955 Dodge 1 ton truck with box and hoist. Tag #Harry0615......................$5300 Ford F600 truck chassis. Tag #BigSkyC0615 1974 GMC 6000 grain truck, Knapheide 16-ft. box, hoist, fold down stock rack, 37,628 miles. Tag #ArtH0515................................................................$4900 1965 GMC truck, 351 gas, 20-ft. steel box, hoist, tag. Tag #JerryS0515.....$5000 1968 Ford F800 truck, tandem axles, grain tender. Tag #ArtH0515............$7500 1971 Ford LN600 truck, 391 engine, 18-ft. box, no tarp. Tag #Ruth0415....$5000 Hyster QC-20 lift truck, 2000 lb lifting capacity. Tag #GeraldF0415............$3000

TRAILERS

2-horse trailer. Tag #BrianK1015....................................................................$950 Badger Hopto trailer backhoe. Tag #Hug1015...........................................$3500 Miller tandem axle heavy duty trailer, new deck, pintle hitch. Good backhoe trailer. Tag HugB0815............................................................................$6500 1-ton pickup trailer. Tag #ANF0715................................................................$950 2010 Wahl 16-ft. trailer, 8-ft. wide, 2-ft. beavertail, 12,000 lb axles, new wheels and tires, pintle hitch. Good trailer for backhoe. Tag #WahlF0615.........$7500 2008 Travalong Rancher 24-ft. gooseneck stock trailer, tack compartment. Tag #Riley0515.........................................................................................$12,500 Lode King 42-ft. 50-ton lowboy trailer, 18.5-ft. lower deck. Tag #ArtH0515$26,000 1987 Lode King grain and fertilizer tender, 10-ft. tank and 8-ft. tank. Tag #DaveS0414.........................................................................................$2500

PICKUPS & CARS

1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J, 2-door, 74,000 miles, white and black. Tag #JerSmt1115.........................................................................................$8700 1996 Chevrolet 3500 crew cab 2WD pickup, 6.5L diesel engine, automatic, long box, 490,000 miles. Tag #BigSky1015...................................................$2500 1971 Chevrolet 350 Blazer, 350 GM engine. Tag #MarkW0915.................. $7500 1981 Chevrolet C30 Custom Deluxe service pickup, 4x4, 454 Chevrolet engine, 4 speed. Tag #Penny0915 1967 Chevrolet 10 2WD pickup, manual transmission. In good shape. Tag #TL0815 1976 Ford F250 pickup. Tag #Harry0615....................................................$2000 2003 Chevrolet Blazer, 4-door, 158,560 miles. Tag #ArtH0515.................$4000 1986 Toyota pickup, new tires, 124,860 miles. Tag #Riley0515...................$2500 1986 Chevrolet crew cab dually, new tires, excellent interior. Tag #ANF0415$4900 1975 Ford F250 2WD pickup, camper special, 390 engine, 4 speed, 77,010 miles.

Tag #Russ0214.....................................................................................$3500

BACKHOES, LOADERS, SKID STEERS GRADERS, CRAWLERS & EXCAVATORS

Grizzly 3-pt. backhoe. Tag #ANF1015.........................................................$3500 Melroe 811 skidsteer mounted backhoe. Tag #KenBert0915........................ $6500 2011 Ezee-On 1400 skidsteer mounted post pounder. Tag #Hug0515......$7000 Koehring-Bantam C-66 excavator, hydraulic thumb, 4005 hours. Tag #ArtH0515..........................................................................................$15,000 Michigan 290 scraper, 18 yard can, Cummins 855 engine, Clark drivetrain, Allison automatic. Only 1391 hours on unit. Tag #DaveG0415......................$35,000 Caterpillar DW15 compactor with sheepsfoot. Tag #HorizonC0415 Richardson 10 yard pull-type scraper. Tag #Horizon0415..........................$7500 10 yard scraper. Tag #GlacierCol0415.........................................................$6500

EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS AVAILABLE

• Supreme Mixers, new and used • Ezee-On post drivers.

• Ezee-On air seeders with special discounts.

• Keho and Edwards aeration equipment.

• Many more products can be obtained.

• Call me for your parts needs for any make.

NEW ITEMS

30-ft. portable corral gates. Tag #BirchCr0116................................ $500 each 24-ft. portable corral panels, 23/8 pipe, 5-ft. high. Tag #BirchCr0116$325 each John Deere 45 loader. Tag #DaveM0116.............................................. $1500 John Deere loader for older John Deere tractor. Tag #DaveM0116...... $1500 Vicon LS870 3-pt. hitch 800 gallon sprayer. Tag #Rog0116 14-ft. homemade flat bed 4 wheel wagon. Tag #MaryL0116.................... $500 Hesston 30A stackhand. Tag #MaryL0116............................................. $750 Graham Holme 10-ft. lever plow. Good for making into a 3-pt. plow. Tag #MaryL0116............................................................................................. $500 Adrian Quick-Pit 10 drive over grain pit. In excellent shape, always shedded.

Tag #BK0116.................................................................................. $7500 Batch Boy chemical mixer. Tag #BK0116............................................. $4500 1978 21-ft. tandem dually 5th wheel trailer, haul Cat D6C. Tag #BK0116$4500 Old wood wagon. Tag #LarryS0116 John Deere 9650 combine, 36-ft. header. Tag #Bam0116 2002 Brandt 90-ft. extended boom sprayer, Micro-Trak monitor, foam marker.

Tag #PatF0116............................................................................. $19,000 Case 1070 tractor, 1000 PTO, powershift trans. Tag #GeraldB0116..... $5000 10 yard scraper with cable. Tag #GeraldB0116..................................... $4000 Melroe 33-ft. plow, no wing lift cylinders, Flexi-Coil mounted harrows. Tag #GeraldB0116................................................................................. $4500 1999 Ford F250 heavy duty pickup. Tag #ArtH0116............................. $7000 Summers pull-type sprayer, 100-ft. booms. Tag #PaulT0116 New Holland LX665 skidsteer loader. Tag #Hug0116..........................$18,000 (48) John Deere AA77749 points for John Deere air seeder. Tag #0116 Gysler 36-ft. plow. Tag #JoeF0116...........................................................$5000 International truck with grain tender. Tag #JoeF0116 New Holland TG285 MFD tractor, front and rear weights, 3-pt. hitch, 1000 PTO, 4 remotes, 6200 hours. Tag #Reid0116.................................$65,000 1980 Jeep Wagon Tag #JerryS0116..........................................................$750 2011 Honda Rubicon Tag #Zenith0116..................................................$1500 2013 Case IH 500 4WD tractor, loaded, luxury cab, 625 hrs. Tag #KAllen0116 1996 Chevrolet 1-ton, dually, gas, automatic, 131,000 miles, DewEze bale bed. Tag #WadeB0116 2007 Nissan 4-door car, 104,000 miles. Tag #BillC0116 2015 Chevrolet High Country 4-door 4x4 pickup, Duramax, loaded, 30,000 miles. Has 100,000 mile warranty package. Tag #Elim0116...........$56,000 Miller 200LE welder with cutting torch on trailer. Tag #Hug0116.............$1500 Case W36 wheel loader, 550 hours on new engine. Tag #DanG0116 Steiger ST470 4WD tractor, Cummins KT1150 550 hp, Allison automatic, 4 hyd remotes, rebuilt pins and trans, 7300 hrs. Tag #StanW0116.$69,000 John Deere 7800 MFD tractor, 3-pt., loader, 9000 hr. Tag #ReidH0116$45,000 2013 Case IH 500HD 4WD tractor, luxury cab, air ride, 1000 PTO, high-output hyd, weight brackets, LED lights, auto steer, 625 hr. Tag Kem0116$265,000 1997 John Deere 5500 MFD tractor, cab, 3-pt., 540 PTO, loader, 3200 hours.

Tag #Chuck0116.......................................................................... $33,000 (2) International 7100 14-ft. drills, 10” spacing. Tag #BKuka0116 International 7-ft. 3-pt. snow blower. Tag #ChuckC0116 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix 2-door sedan, automatic, 200,000 miles. Tag #EHofer0116 2008 Case IH 8010 combine, 1700 separator hours, Case IH 2152 45-ft. header, pickup reel. Tag#DonH0116.......................................... $199,000 Versatile 145 tractor, 1000 PTO, rock screen, new paint. Tag #Penny0116....... ........................................................................................................$11,500 1983 John Deere 8820 combine, 230 30-ft. header, Crary air reel, Straw Storm chopper, 3382 hours. Tag #Penny0116................................$20,000 1967 International 1700 truck, 345 engine, 2 barrel carburetor, 5x2 trans, 19ft. box, hoist, tag axle. Excellent condition. Tag #Penny0116.............$9500 1981 Chevrolet 30 Custom Deluxe service pickup, 4x4, 454 V8 engine, 4 speed, air tank. Tag #Penny0116.......................................................$3500 2005 Case IH 2388 combine, 3185/2372 hours. Tag #Penny0116........$85,000 2005 Honey Bee SP36 36-ft. draper header, single knife drive, pickup reel, pea auger, fits Case IH 2388 combine. Tag #Penny0116.......................$31,000 2001 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 130-ft. booms, 1500 gallon tank, auxiliary wash tank, double TeeJet nozzles, windscreens. Tag #Penny0116..........$15,000 1972 Versatile 900 4WD tractor, Cummins 903 engine, 18.4x32 tires, 6581 hours, 2000 hrs on complete engine overhaul. Tag #Penny0116....$10,000 (6) Morris plow mounted harrows. Tag #Penny0116.........................$160 each (4) International 150 grain drills, steel packers. Tag#Penny0116.....$800 each High capacity grain cleaner. Tag #Penny0116..........................................$3500 1961 International 1800 tandem axle grain truck, 20-ft. box and hoist, ShurLok tarp. Tag #Penny0116...............................................................$12,000 Sakundiak HD7-1600 grain auger, 28 hp gas engine. Tag #Penny0116..$3000 Degelman 1540 53-ft. plow, walking beam axles. Tag #Penny0116.........$7500 Degelman 1540 43-ft. plow, walking beam axles. Tag #Penny0116.........$6000 Allis Chalmers 7050 2WD tractor, 20.8x38 tires, 1000 PTO, Ezee-On 125 loader. Engine needs repair. Tag #Penny0116...................................$3500 1973 GMC 6000 diesel tandem axle grain truck, 5 speed, 24-ft. box, no hoist, water tanks. Tag #Penny0116.........................................................$11,500 1968 International 2010 Fleetstar tandem axle grain truck, 20-ft. box, ShurLok tarp. Tag #Penny0116...............................................................$12,000 NEW Montana post pounders available. Tag #Hug0116 Highline BP4065 2-bale round bale processor. Tag #Hug0116...............$7000 Haybuster 2620 2-bale bale processor. Tag #MarvinC0116....................$6500 Bale King 3000 2-bale round bale processor. Tag #JoeBC0116.............$7000

MISCELLANEOUS

Danuser F8 post hole digger, 9 inch and 12 inch augers. Tag #Merlin1115... $950 Hotsy hot pressure washer. Tag #Hug1015 1993 STNT 130 bushel vac trailer. Tag #BrianL1015 Allison automatic transmission out of 1985 Steiger tractor. Tag #WahlF1015 Airway 20-ft. aerator. Tag #RickW1015....................................................$33,000 Sullair compressor. Tag #Hug1015..........................................................$25,000 Inboard motor boat with trailer. Tag #Hug0915.............................................. $2500 3/4 ton pickup box trailer. Tag #ANF0915...................................................... $1000 Fuel stand. Tag #Hug0915............................................................................... $100 Self-sliding cow feeder, 14-ft.x80”. Tag #JoeBc0715...................................$1750 BBP 600 hoist off of single axle truck. Tag #RonBC0715............................$1500 DuAl loader off International 806. Tag #ANF0715.......................................$1950 24-ft. portable corral panels. Tag #BCreek0715.............................................$400 Concrete culverts in 13-ft. lengths. Discounted. Tag #GlenH0715 1980 Cal-West generator, Onan generator, 20kw single phase, 254 diesel engine. Tag #WahlF0615...........................................................................$9750 2012 Ezee-On skidsteer mounted post pounder. Tag #Hug0615...............$6000 New!! Shaver and Ezee-On pounders available. Tag #Hug0615 Detroit 353 diesel engine. Tag #RogerF0615 (2) Farmhand 8-bale clamp. Tag #TomS0615.............................. $1500 & $1600 Westfield drill fill auger. Tag #Harry0615.......................................................$650 (30 or more) rubber packers for John Deere 9450 drills. Tag #ANF0515 Engine end 3-pt. hitch & PTO for 9030 bidirectional. Tag #RogW0515........$3800 Moto-Ski TS 400 snowmobile. Tag #DeanL0415 Farmhand 228 loader off John Deere 4010. Tag #ANF0415......................$3500 Brandt drill fill auger. Tag #Harry0614...........................................................$650 Lambordine used engine off 1502 tank. Tag #BrandtH0514......................$1950 2013 Polaris 900XP 4-seat UTV. Very few miles. Tag #Grant0214...........$19,000

Trader’s Dispatch, January 2016 — Page B6

WE BUY COPPER • BRASS • ALUMINUM • IRON TRADE SCRAP FOR CASH OR NEW MATERIAL

Happy New Year!

NEW STEEL, NEW SALVAGE, AND RECYCLING ALL IN ONE LOCATION

Thank you for your business this past year and we hope you have a wonderful New Year!

GREAT FALLS

1408 52nd Street North • Great Falls, MT 59405 (406) 761-4848

Used 4”, 23/8” & 27/8” drill pipe

Meat Grinders & Dough Mixers In Stock!

1-800-334-5964

We Buy Old Farm Tractors

✗✗✗ Fencing Supplies ✗✗✗ Round Tubing

and Combines

#2 Railroad ties - $1000 each

Great for corrals 11/4”, 11/2”, 13/4”, 17/8” & 2” O.D.

#1 Railroad ties - $1550 each

All approximately 20-ft. & 24-ft. lengths

12” standard

Black or Galvanized

Now carrying Nucor Steel and Chicago Heights Steel Fence Posts – All made in America

FOR SCRAP RAILROAD FLAT CARS For Bridges

TANK CARS

For Non Potable Water Storage

Guard rails

HOPPER BOTTOM CARS

13-ft. 6” Available

Overseas Containers For Sale 40-ft. & 20-ft.

Great for grain storage

51/2’ & 6’ T1.33#

Used 5-ft. Guard Rail Posts

$5

00 each

Round steel post caps 31/2” & 27/8”

] Sucker Rod Hangers ]

New Red Brand and CF&I Class I Barb Wire

16.5 CAL tie wire $4.95/Roll

NEW! SURPLUS STEEL TUBING

8” x 6” rectangular - .188 wall - 45-ft. lengths

Just In - 8”x.188 FBE Surplus Pipe 42-ft. lengths Good for Posts

LAND ROLLER PIPE

24”x .750 wall - 42”x .721 wall

USED SUCKER ROD: 3/4”, 7/8” & 1”- 25-ft. lengths

Used Electric Motors & Boxes

CATTLE GUARDS

New Selection of TOOLS!

Great for bridges

5-ton gear puller................... $58.87 Oil pistol can, 6 oz...... ........................ $3.55

Leather Gloves Lined & Unlined USA made

1-ton chain hoist.................. $89.90

NEW Rebar

3/8” & 1/2” - 20-ft. lengths

4” x .250 wall surplus pipe - In Stock Random lengths New 12” - 48” Steel Culvert

Culvert Grade Pipe 22” - $15.00/ft.

New Surplus Square Tube •Sizes vary•

Now Carrying Abrasives

• Stainless Steel Sheets • Flat Bar • Pipe, Fittings

IN STOCK

WE SELL NEW & USED Tubing • Pipe • Angle Iron • Plate

Overseas Flats - 8’x40’

5” channel construction on bottom with 3” channel on top 10-, 12-, 14- & 16-ft. available

Call Jim Filipowicz @ 800-334-5964

New 12” - 30” Poly Culvert

Now Buying

(Sand & Slag)

NEW STEEL plate & beams IN STOCK Call Fred, Dick, or Joe

Automotive & Heavy Industrial Batteries

(406) 761-4848

After Hours (406) 791-6712

Fax (406) 791-6708

Steel Department & Salvage Yard Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Salvage Yard – 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday

USEABLE SALVAGE DIVISION • Limited Quantities

BLACK PIPE

Various sizes available – CALL

Domestic A500 Grade B 6”x.250 well casing, 20-ft. lengths....

Call for pricing

Trader’s Dispatch, January 2016— Page B7

STANLEY EQUIPMENT Border Plains 701-628-2950 Equipment, LLC FRONTIER EQUIPMENT

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701-628-2950•701-774-0957 GLASGOW EQUIPMENT Glasgow, MT 406-228-9341 406-228-9341

NEW EQUIPMENT Tractors

(G) 2015 Case IH Maxxum 140 49 hours. #B80366.

(D) 2015 Case IH Maxxum 125 110 hours. #W79068.

(D) 2015 Case IH Maxxum 1225 243 hours. #W79060.

(D) 2015 Case IH Puma 165 235 hours. #W79061.

(D) 2015 Case IH Maxxum 130 233 hours. #W79059.

(S) 2015 Case IH STG 470. #B80362.

(D) 2015 Case IH Farmall 105C 120 hours. #W79051.

(D) 2015 Case IH Farmall 75C 202 hours. #W79053.

(B) 2015 Case IH Puma 165 150 hours. #W79054.

(F) 2015 Case IH Puma 130 #B80347.

(H) 2015 Case IH Puma 165 151 hours. #W79047.

(S) 2015 Case IH Puma 150 #B80344.

(W) 2015 Case IH Maxxum 140 200 hours. #W79044.

(B) 2015 Case IH Maxxum 140 238 hours. #W79043.

(B) 2015 Case IH Puma 185 218 hours. #W79041.

(S) 2015 Case IH STG 500 #B80343.

(F) 2015 Case IH Maxxum 140 #B80341.

(W) 2015 Case IH Maxxum 140 152 hours. #W79040.

(W) 2015 Case IH Puma 185 152 hours. #W79038.

(B) 2015 Case IH Puma 185 178 hours. #W79036.

(H) 2015 Case IH Puma 150 153 hours. #W79031.

(D) 2015 Case IH STG 470 236 hours. #W79003.

(H) 2015 Case IH Magnum 200 120 hours. #W79012.

(D) 2014 Case IH Maxxum 140 3 hours. #W79005.

(F) 2015 Case IH STG 580 #B80292.

(F) 2014 Case IH STG 620 #B80290.

(F) 2013 Case IH Puma 185 #B80274.

(S) 2013 Case IH Maxxum 140 214 hours. #B80271.

(W) 2014 Case IH Farmall 50B 4 hours. #W80931.

(W) 2014 Case IH Maxxum 110 104 hours. #W80890.

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USED EQUIPMENT

(F) 2014 Case IH Maxxum 120 223 hours. #B80198.

(F) 2014 Case IH Maxxum 140 3 hours. #B80201.

(S) 2014 Case IH Puma 185 #B80182.

(S) 2014 Case IH Puma 145 5 hours. #B80169.

(S) 2014 Case IH Puma 170 192 hours. #B80174.

(F) 2014 Case IH Puma 200 185 hours. #B80156.

(F) 2014 Case IH Maxxum 115 #B80149.

(F) 2014 Case IH Magnum 370 #B80143.

(W) 2014 Case IH Magnum 210 1 hour. #W80857.

(H) 2014 Case IH Magnum 210 9 hours. #W80858.

Sprayers

(D) 2016 Case IH 4440 #W81075.

(B) 2016 Case IH 4440 #W81077.

Seeding

(D) 2015 Case IH FH400 air drill. #W84154.

(F) 2016 Case IH PD500 air drill. #B84136.

(W) 2010 Case IH PH800 air drill. #W84077.

(F) 2015 Case IH ER1225 planter. #B84130.

(S) Case IH ER1250 planter. #WNS235.

(G) 2013 Case IH ER1250 planter. #GPL001.

(W) 2014 Case IH ER1255 planter. #W84139.

Combines

(D) 2014 Case IH AF8230. #W82359.

(F) 2016 Case IH AF8240. #B82211.

(H) 2015 Case IH AF8240. #W82367.

(W) 2015 Case IH AF8240. #W82368.

(S) 2015 Case IH AF9240. #B82199.

(D) 2015 Case IH AF9240. #W82366.

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Tractors

(D) 2013 Case IH 450 1115 hrs. #15559W......$243,000 (G) 2013 Case IH STG550 1750 hrs #15240B.$317,000 (H) 2011 Case IH 550 595 hrs. #15502W.......$238,764 (G) 2013 Case IH STG550 750 hrs #15241B..$319,000 (W) 1998 Case IH 2388 2017 hours. #23436W..$55,000 (H) 2013 Amity 40-ft. with tank, 350 bu. #47201W......... (H) 2012 Case IH 600 1425 hrs. #15558W.....$314,000 (S) 2011 Case IH STG600 1550 hrs #15217B.$355,000 (F) 2012 Case IH STG600 1600 hrs #15246B.$330,000 254 hrs. #15560W.. ......$410,000 Stanley (S) 2007 Case IH 2588 1500 hours. #23235B.$129,000 Frontier Equipment Equipment ..................................................................$130,000 (B) 2014 Case IH 620 (B) 2001 Case . .....$406,000 (F) 2009 Case IH 6088 1015 hours, 693 separator (F) 2011 Amity 50SD 50-ft. #47126B..............$146,000 (B) 2014 Case IH 620 348 hrs. #15561W..

Glasgow Implement IH STX375 6496 hrs #15557W..$83,500 hours. #23213B..........................................$168,000 (F) 2011 Bourgault 3310 65-ft., 10” spacing, 450 bu. (F) 1998 Case IH 9390 4434 hrs. #15189B.......$85,000 (F) 2007 Case IH STX530 5139 hrs. #15250B.$172,000 Equipment Stanley Equipment (B) 2007 Case IH 7010Frontier 2446 hours. #23426W.$113,400 #47146B....................................................$232,000 (S) 2004 Case IH DX33 #15230B.....................$10,000 (S) 2011 Caterpillar MT765C 1900 hrs #18105B..........

Glasgow Implement ..................................................................$195,000 (G) 2007 Case IH 7010 2332 hours. #23228B.$111,000 (F) 2013 Bourgault 3320 #47148B.................$271,000 (H) 2011 Case IH FARM105U 1150 hrs #15552W........ ....................................................................$56,000 (G) 1993 John Deere 8760 7929 hrs. #14127B.$55,000 (G) 2008 Case IH 7010 2251 hours. #23226B.$117,000 (S) 2012 Bourgault 3320 10” spacing.#47136B............

(F) 2008 Case IH 7010 1810 hours, 1327 separator ..................................................................$274,000 (G) 2013 Case IH FARM30B 50 hrs. #15229B..$19,500 (W) 2000 John Deere 9200 6500 hrs #14166W.$66,000 hours. #23217B..........................................$148,000 (F) 2012 Bourgault 3710 60-ft., 10” spacing, #47149B. (S) 2014 Case IH FARM50B 41 hrs #15218B..$44,000 (B) 2006 John Deere 9520 3540 hrs #14171W.$140,000 (G) 2007 Case IH 7010 1700 hours. #23231B.$127,000 ..................................................................$300,000 (W) 2010 Case IH FARM95U 1133 hrs #15545W......... (S) 2010 John Deere 9530 1104 hrs #14104B.$240,000 ....................................................................$36,000 (F) 2014 John Deere 9560R 270 hrs #14110B.$323,000 (W) 2003 Case IH 8010 2708 hours. #23432W..$96,500 (S) 2009 Bourgault 5710 #47110B...................$94,000 (B) 2006 Case IH 8010 2646 hours. #23433W..$99,000 (S) 2007 Bourgault 5710 54-ft., 9.8” spacing. #UD263.. (G) 2014 Case IH MAGNUM235 114 hrs #15168B....... (F) 1997 Challenger 75D 4434 hrs #18108B...$70,000 ..................................................................$177,000 (F) 2007 Challenger MT865B 4300 hrs #18112B.........

(S) 2008 Case IH 8010 1208 hours. #23134B.$155,000 ..................................................................$114,000 ..................................................................$148,000 (F) 2009 Case IH 8120 1210 hours. #23102B.$243,000 (S) 2010 Case IH 800 #UD275........................$122,000 (G) 2014 Case IH MAGNUM235 560 hrs #15210B....... ..................................................................$180,000 (B) 2010 New Holland T7040 2286 hrs #16205W.........

(D) 2010 Case IH 8120 1050 hours. #23435W.$186,000 (D) 2008 Case IH ATX700 #47177W...............$108,000 ....................................................................$97,000 Farmall 40, W80137 .................................. NEW (G) 2013 Case IH 8230 796 hours, 621 separator hours. (F) 2011 Case IH ATX700 60-ft. #47114B.......$110,000 (B) 2011 Case IH MAGNUM340 1718 hrs #15494W...... (D) CIH w/CIH 1010 30’ Hd, WUH320 ............................. $8,000 Combines & Headers Skid Steers (W) CIH Farmall 60, W80170 NEW (F) 2008 New Holland TC40 .................................

725 hrs. #16122B.$22,000 ...................................................................$164,722 #GUH301...................................................$274,000 (F) 2010 Case IH FH400 #47145B.. . ...............$122,000 w/CIH 1042 36’ Cpr Hd, WUH323 ................... $22,000 (W) 632 Bobcat, 20018W ........................................ $7,250 (D) CIH Farmall 95, W80193Stanley ..................................

Frontier Equipment Equipment NEW (B) 670 Cat w/SP36 HB Dpr Hd, 25002W ............ $190,000 (F) 1998 New Holland TV140 6170 hrs #16117B..........

(G) 2012 Case IH MAGNUM340 660 hrs. #15226B........

(G)(W) 2011 Case IH AF7120 1061 hours, 843 separator Implement ....................................... $215,000 (H) 642B Bobcat w/Bkt, 20124W ........................... $7,500 (H)CIH 20136088, Case WUH312 IH FH700 #47207W.................$137,000 (B) CIH Farmall Glasgow 95, W80189 .................................. NEW NH TR95 w/971 NH 25’ Hd, 24114&2114A ..... $7,000 (F) Frontier Stanley Equipment (F) Grain Belt Hdr, WUH297 ..... $310,000 (H) 743...................................................................$206,000 ....................................................................$50,000 Bobcat w/oEquipment Bkt, 20101W ............................ $8,500 hours. #23125B..

(D) CIH 95U FWA, W80138 ..................................... NEW (D) (2) NH TR98........................................$219,000 w/994 36’ Dpr, 971 PU Hd, (F) CIH 20127010 Casew/36’ IH PH800 #47102B..................$168,000 Glasgow Implement CIH 8010, WUH172 ........................................ $196,000 (B) (W) S130 Bobcat 20112W .......................

W80160 ..................................

NEW.......

24026W ....................................................... $101,100 2012105U NewFWA, Holland TV6070 2020 hrs #16113B. Casew/o IH Bkt, MAGNUM340 738 hrs $18,995 #15469W...... (D)(S)CIH (G)24025W 2012 orCase IH AF7120 1200 hours. #23170B.. ......... (F) (H)CIH 20078010, CaseWUH232 IH SDX40 40-ft., 7.5” spacing, 340 bu.(D) 7532012 (F) ....................................... $280,000 Bobcat, 20083W ....................................... $19,000 (B) CIH Puma 125 FWA, W80053 ........................ NEW (D) NH TR66 w/36’ 960 MacDon Dpr Hd, ..................................................................$116,000 ..................................................................$185,000 #47203W..

8010,....................................................$99,000 23075W ........................................ $265,000 (H) 753..................................................................$178,500 Bobcat, 20085W ....................................... $12,000 w/L750 Ldr, W85038 ...................................... NEW 2009W &28019W .............................................. $64,000 (D) CIH (S)CIH 2010Puma New Holland TV6070 1950 hrs #16105B. 2008 Case IH MAXXUM125 2710 hrs.$23,000 #15564W.... (W) 23076W (G)(D) 2010 IH AF7120 1566 hours. #23177B.. ......... (D) S150 Bobcat, 20120W ....................................

165 FWA, W80112 ......................

NEW.......

(S) CIH 1999 8010, Concord 4812........................................

48-ft., 12” spacing.$265,000 #47139B.... (D) (D) NHCase TX68, 24016W ........................................... $65,000 CIH 8010, 23087W ....................................... $270,000 (D) S150 Bobcat w/BKT, BkT Bite, 20133W ....... $22,500 w/LX770 Ldr, W85140 .................................. NEW ....................................................................$99,000 ....................................................................$76,000 w/36’ MacDon 962 Dpr Hd, 24017W ................ $28,000 (W) ....................................................................$55,000 ..................................................................$182,000 S205 Bobcat, no Bkt, 20120WU.......................

W80037 ....................................

NEW s e1300 d E hrs. q u$23,000 i#15565W.... p m e n t (D)(D)CIH CR960, 24019W766 .................................... $160,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH342 ....................................... $185,000 (D) (D) 2010Puma New 210, Holland TV6070New 3650Equipment hrs #16190W......

2012 Case IH MAXXUM125 (F)(W) 2012NH Case IH AF8120 hours. #23190B.............

(F) CIH 2012 8120, Flexi-Coil 5500....................................... #WUD158...............$130,000 WUH298 $330,000 (B) S205 Bobcat w/Bkt, 20146W ........................ $26,500 w/L770 Ldr, W85031 ...................................... NEW (F) NH CR960, WUH370 .................................... $137,000 (F) Combines & Headers Skid Steers ....................................................................$92,950 ....................................................................$83,500 ..................................................................$243,000 , ........................................................... $89,900 (D) S205 Bobcat w/Bkt, 20142W ......................... $25,000 (S)CIH John2388 Deere 1835 #UD259........................$220,000 (F) CIH Scout Ut Vehicle, WNM126 .................... NEW (D) NH CR970, 24021W ..................................... $188,000 (S) CIH 7010 , ......................................................... $240,000 (F) (F) 8632011 Bobcat, ......................................

200972” New Holland TV6070 hrs #16191W......

CaseWUT322 IH MAXXUM140 2100 hrs$19,000 #15227B...... (D)(B)CIH Finish Mwr, W851332570 .......................

NEW (F)(D) 2011 AF8120 hours. #23225B...........

NHCase CR IH 970, 24022W1120 .................................... $180,000 (S) (W) 2005 John Deere 1895 #47206W. . ............$97,500 Bobcat, 20105W ..................................... $23,000 (F) CIH SCX100 16’ Pvt Tng, WNH526 ............ NEW w/94C NH 42’ Dpr Hd, 24023W ....................... $47,000 (S) 08 CIH 7010, .................................................. $249,000 (W) 863 ....................................................................$86,000 ....................................................................$72,000 ..................................................................$187,000 (B) 2015 John Deere 1895 #47209W.............$225,000 863 Bobcat, 20136W .................................... $18,000 182 Agr Hd, WNH553 ................. NEW NH CR 970, WUH324 ................................... $152,000 (S) 07 CIH 8010, .................................................. $249,000 (W)(W) (S)CIH 2007HDX Challenger MT875B 3300 hrs. #18109B.........

1999 Casew/80” IH MAXXUM270 6350 hrs #15548W.... (F) (S)(F) 2013 Case IH AF8230 852 hours, 649 separator (W)062006 , .................................................. $220,000 (D) S330 CIH 8010Deere John 1895 #47211W............$106,000 Bkt, 20094W ................... $43,000 Bobcat (W) CIH WD1203 Swthr, W83050 ....................... NEW (W) NH CR9070, 24027W ................................. $270,000 (S) UC550 ..................................................... $9,500 (W) LS160 ..................................................................$131,364 ....................................................................$61,000 NH Skid 20109W ............................. $19,000 hours.

(W) CIH RB564 Rnd Blr, AW,TW, W83013 ........ NEW (D) NH #23201B..

CR 9070,........................................$343,000 24024W ................................. $260,000 (S) (F)MF 2009860, Morris Maxim II 62-ft., 12” spacing. #47132B. Honeybee SP36 Hds, .............................. $59,500 (D) (S) 1825 Case Skid 20128W .................... $10,000 2009 Case IH w/Bkt, PUMA195 1500 hrs #15213B. ........... (W) CIH RB564 Rnd Blr, Ele Twn Nt, W83014 .. NEW NH Case CR9070, 24035W .................................... $249,000 (S) 2....................................................................$90,000 (S)(S)2013 IH AF8230 765 hours, 589 separator Case Skid w/Bkt 20129W ................. $14,000 (W) CIHSkid SPX3330Steer SP Spryr, W85098 ............... NEW Loaders 94C 42’ Dpr Hd, 24036W ....................... $42,000 (S) CIH 8230 PT Swthr, UC558 ......................... $8,500 (D) 1825B ..................................................................$124,000 hours.w/NH #23200B.. ........................................$343,000 (S) CIH 8120, UC564 ........................................... $299,000 (D) 1845 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20127W ................... $14,000 (F) CIH SPX3330 SP Spryr, WNH585 ................ NEW (W) JD 9600, 22004W ............................................. $52,000 Air Tank/Cart 2009SRX160 Bobcat 134’ S205Wld #20126B..

PUMA215 hrs #15228B. ........... (W)(S)CIH (G)(W) 2014 AF8230 815 hours, 605 separator 4202011 SSLCase CaseIH Skid, WUT3241900 ..................... $23,000 Boom.....................$23,000 Spryr, W85043 JDCase 9600,IH22011W ............................................. $49,000 (S) CIH 2188, UC565 ............................................. $69,500 (F) (F) 973 Hd,6550 UC566 .............................. $29,500 (F) 435..................................................................$123,000 SSL Case Skid, WUT341 ..................... $35,000 .................................................................................

NEW (S) 2013 Bobcat S510 #20127B.......................$31,000 hours. ........................................$335,000 (W) JD #23198B..

9650 w/930R JD Hdr, 22007W,22009W .. $123,500 (S) (S)MacDon 2008 Bourgault #UD276.. ..................$50,000 CIH 2188, UC572 ............................................. $85,000 (D) 440 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20125W ...................... $34,000 CIH 8120 Combine, WNC432 ......................... NEW JDCase STS IH 9660 , WUH346 .................................. $31,000 (S) 2013 Bobcat S590 #20434W......................$39,000 (S) 2011 Case IH PUMA230 1450 hrs #15235B............ (F)(D) (F)(F) 2012 AF8230 58 hours. #23173B.$272,000 (S)NH Bourgault 6550 #UD264.............................$74,000 (S) 94C Hd, ..................................................... $45,000 (D) 440 C3 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20130W .............. $36,000 (D) CIH 8120 Combine, W82055 .......................... NEW WUH261 ................................. $29,000 2012 Bobcat S770 #20428W......................$40,000 ..................................................................$155,000 (W)(H)CIH (F) 2012 w/936D Case JD IHDpr, AF8230 660 hours, 524 separator (F) 2012 Case IH ATX700 #47131B................$148,000 Post8120 DiggersCombine, W82076 ......................... NEW w/635F JD, WUH262 ........................................ $35,000 (S) Honeybee 42GB Hd, ................................... $65,000 (D) 60XT Case Skid w/Bkt, 20131W ................. $22,000 2012 Bobcat T650 #20398W.. ....................$44,000 2013 Case IH STG350 980 hrs.............. #15148B. . $241,000 (W)(W) Skat Trak 1500D Skid, 20088W $17,000 hours. ........................................$230,000 W82078 .........................

NEW CIH 8120 Combine, (D) 9760#23112B..

JD w/36D Dpr Hd w/Fgr Rl, 22015W .... $231,000 (S) Honeybee 42GB Hd, ................................... $71,000 (D) (S) Hd, .........................

Call for Pricing (D) (F) Grain Vacs 4800 Magnatrac Skid w/Bkt, , 20111W $6,000 (W) Combine, W82080 .........................

NEW Misc 1680 CIH, $30,000 (S) MacDon 963 (D)CIH 20118120 Bobcat T650 #20425W.. .....................$38,500 2012 Case IH STG350 1200Dzrhrs #15233B.$203,000 (F)(W) 2012 Case IH 23022W AF8230.........................................

647 hours, 498 separator Grain Augers & Vacs MacDon D60 Hd, .......................................... $61,000 (B) CIH 2142 35’ Drpr Hd, W82057 ................... NEW Post Diggers (B) 1680#23113B..

CIH, 23057W ........................................... $29,000 (S) Lawn &Bobcat Garden (D) 2006 Brandt 5000EX #51193W..................$13,900 (D) 2014 T750 #20417W.. . ....................$63,000 (S) 2011 Case IH STG500 1150 hrs #15201B.$280,000 hours. . .......................................$250,000 (B) CIH 2152 35’ Dpr Hd, W82024 ..................... NEW (H) 1680 CIH, 23058W .......................................... $38,000 (S) Hondybee 40GB Hd, ..................................... 59,000 (H) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52027W ............... $850 (B)Honeybee 2007 Brandt 5000EX #51198W..................$17,000 2007 Case 450 #52135B.. ......................$30,500 2012 IH STG550 1300 hrs #15192B.$285,000 (D)(G) 3655 , ............................

Call for Pricing (W)(F) (F)(W) 20131688 CaseCIH, IH AF8230 923 hours. #23232B.............

CIH 2152 40’IHDrpr Hd, W82062 ................... NEW 23050W ......................................... $45,000 (S) 3pt F8 Case Danuser Post Dgr, 52030W .............. $800 CIHBrandt 1010 Hds , .......................... for Pricing (B) McMillin Hyd Post Dgr, 52022W .............. $1,295 (D)(G) CIH 2152 40’IHDrpr Hd,#52148B...................$47,000 W82065 ................... NEW (G)32012 7500HP #51117B..Call .................$23,000 2012 Case SV300 (W) 1688 CIH, 23082W ......................................... $50,000 (S) ..................................................................$237,000 (S) NH CR960 , .................................................... $180,000 (D)(D) CIH 2152 40’Deere Drpr326E Hd, W82050 ................... NEW CIHS67 PU Hd, Snow Blowers Misc 7500HP #51191W..................$21,450 2013 John #20399W.. .............$38,800 (F) 2011 w/1015 Gleaner 64323084W hours,...............................

425 separator $7,000 hours. (D) 2011 Brandt Grain Augers & Vacs (W) CIH 2152 45’ Drpr Hd, W82074 ................. NEW (B) CIH 2188, 23046W ........................................... $47,500 (H) (S) C1000SR Swath Roller, 520354W ................. $750 #21107B....................................................$173,000 2005 Buhler YC9620Q #56100B....................$3500 (D) CIH 2188 w/30’ CIH 1010 Hdr, 23099W & 23100W ........ (W) 7x36 Westfield w/16HP Briggs, 51034W ....... $2,100 Bale Processors Grain Augers Lawn & Garden (D) 2013 Gleaner S77 1650 hours. #21034W..$164,000 (D) 2000 Farm King Y960Q #56086W.................$4000 ........................................................................... $12,000 (D) 7x51 Westfield w/220v Elec Mtr, 51053W ....... $2,500 425 JD Lawn Tractor w/54” Mwr, 51” Brm, (D) 8x41 .................................. $4,500 (D) (F) CIH 2188, S77 23109W Haybuster 51016W 2650 #UH484...................$14,000 (F)(H) 2012 Gleaner 452.......................................... hours, 328 separator$40,000 hours. (S) 2011 Westfield, 2011 Misc.

9600A #56107B........................$18,000 (B) 2014 Batco 1545 #51201W.........................$19,000 19015W ................................................................. $6,950 8x46 Westfield, 51055W .................................. $3,500 (W) CIH 2188, 23111W ......................................... $85,000 (D) (S) 2006 Haybuster 2650 #50114B..................$13,500 #21101B....................................................$248,000 (S) 2012 Schulte 960 #56105B.. . .........................$9500 (F) 2003 Brandt 1575 #51119B........................$15,000 (F) 718K Grasshopper Lawn Tractor, (B) CIH 2388, 23018W ........................................... $90,000 (B) 8x52 SC Brandt, 51058W ............................... $2,100 (D) MK 20118x51 Haybuster 2650Swg #50063W.................$13,500 WUM534 .............................................................. $5,000 (F)(B) 2010 John Deere 9670STS 1701 hours, 1211 sep- (D) Westfield Agr, 51057W ... $2,500 CIH 2388, 23047W ......................................... $100,000 LOCATION KEY: (F) CIHhours.

2388 #22110B...............................$157,000 w/1015 Hdr, WUH211 .................... $142,000 (D) MK100x51 Westfield Swg Agr, 51054W $5,000 (D) 721 Grasshopper Lawn Tractor, arator 19016W ............................................................... $11,500 PTO Belt Cvyr, 51036W $7,100 (W) CIH 2388 w/30’ 1010 Hdr, 23066W &23067W ............... (D) 30’ Speedking Utility Vehicle (B) Beach (W) Bowman (D) - Dickinson (G) - Glasgow (D) 2012 New Holland CR8090 700 hours. #24092W........ (W) 1535LP Brandt Cnvyr, 51010W ............. $12,500 (B) ZTR Grizzly Dixon Lawn Mower, ........................................................................... $97,400 (H) - Hettinger (M) $6,500 - Mandan (S) - Stanley (F) - Williston .......................................................................

(D) 2007 5600 #20435W.. .....................$29,000 19013W .................................................................

1026Bobcat REM Grain Vac, 52096A ................. $6,500 (F) CIH 2588, WIH319 ......................................... $222,000 $195,000 (W)

Combines

Air Drills

Used Equipment

New Equipment

(B) 670 Cat w/SP36 HB Dpr Hd, 25002W ............ $190,000 (W) NH TR95 w/971 NH 25’ Hd, 24114&2114A ..... $7,000 (D) (2) NH TR98 w/994 36’ Dpr, 971 PU Hd, 24025W or 24026W ....................................................... $101,100 (D) NH TR66 w/36’ 960 MacDon Dpr Hd, 2009W &28019W .............................................. $64,000 (D) NH TX68, 24016W ........................................... $65,000 w/36’ MacDon 962 Dpr Hd, 24017W ................ $28,000 (W) NH CR960, 24019W .................................... $160,000 (F) NH CR960, WUH370 .................................... $137,000 (D) NH CR970, 24021W ..................................... $188,000 (D) NH CR 970, 24022W .................................... $180,000 w/94C NH 42’ Dpr Hd, 24023W ....................... $47,000 (F) NH CR 970, WUH324 ................................... $152,000 (W) NH CR9070, 24027W ................................. $270,000 (D) NH CR 9070, 24024W ................................. $260,000 (S) NH CR9070, 24035W .................................... $249,000 w/NH 94C 42’ Dpr Hd, 24036W ....................... $42,000 (W) JD 9600, 22004W ............................................. $52,000 (W) JD 9600, 22011W ............................................. $49,000 (W) JD 9650 w/930R JD Hdr, 22007W,22009W .. $123,500 (F) JD STS 9660, WUH346 .................................. $31,000 w/936D JD Dpr, WUH261 ................................. $29,000 w/635F JD, WUH262 ........................................ $35,000 (D) 9760 JD w/36D Dpr Hd w/Fgr Rl, 22015W .... $231,000 (W) 1680 CIH, 23022W ......................................... $30,000 (B) 1680 CIH, 23057W ........................................... $29,000 (H) 1680 CIH, 23058W .......................................... $38,000 (W) 1688 CIH, 23050W ......................................... $45,000 (W) 1688 CIH, 23082W ......................................... $50,000 w/1015 CIH PU Hd, 23084W ............................... $7,000 (B) CIH 2188, 23046W ........................................... $47,500 (D) CIH 2188 w/30’ CIH 1010 Hdr, 23099W & 23100W ........ ........................................................................... $12,000 (H) CIH 2188, 23109W .......................................... $40,000 (W) CIH 2188, 23111W ......................................... $85,000 (B) CIH 2388, 23018W ........................................... $90,000 (B) CIH 2388, 23047W ......................................... $100,000 (F) CIH 2388 w/1015 Hdr, WUH211 .................... $142,000 (W) CIH 2388 w/30’ 1010 Hdr, 23066W &23067W ............... ........................................................................... $97,400 (F) CIH 2588, WIH319 ......................................... $195,000

w/CIH 1010 30’ Hd, WUH320 ............................. $8,000 w/CIH 1042 36’ Cpr Hd, WUH323 ................... $22,000 (F) CIH 6088, WUH312 ....................................... $215,000 (F) CIH 7010 w/36’ Grain Belt Hdr, WUH297 ..... $310,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH172 ........................................ $196,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH232 ....................................... $280,000 (D) CIH 8010, 23075W ........................................ $265,000 (D) CIH 8010, 23076W ........................................ $265,000 (W) CIH 8010, 23087W ....................................... $270,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH342 ....................................... $185,000 (F) CIH 8120, WUH298 ....................................... $330,000 (S) CIH 2388, ........................................................... $89,900 (S) CIH 7010, ......................................................... $240,000 (S) 08 CIH 7010, .................................................. $249,000 (S) 07 CIH 8010, .................................................. $249,000 (S) 06 CIH 8010, .................................................. $220,000 (S) MF 860, UC550 ..................................................... $9,500 (S) 2 Honeybee SP36 Hds, .............................. $59,500 (S) CIH 8230 PT Swthr, UC558 ......................... $8,500 (S) CIH 8120, UC564 ........................................... $299,000 (S) CIH 2188, UC565 ............................................. $69,500 (S) MacDon 973 Hd, UC566 .............................. $29,500 (S) CIH 2188, UC572 ............................................. $85,000 (S) NH 94C Hd, ..................................................... $45,000 (S) Honeybee 42GB Hd, ................................... $65,000 (S) Honeybee 42GB Hd, ................................... $71,000 (S) MacDon 963 Hd, ......................... Call for Pricing (S) MacDon D60 Hd, .......................................... $61,000 (S) Hondybee 40GB Hd, ..................................... 59,000 (S) Honeybee 3655, ............................ Call for Pricing (S) 3 CIH 1010 Hds, .......................... Call for Pricing (S) NH CR960, .................................................... $180,000

(W) 7x36 Westfield w/16HP Briggs, 51034W ....... $2,100 (D) 7x51 Westfield w/220v Elec Mtr, 51053W ....... $2,500 (D) 8x41 Westfield, 51016W .................................. $4,500 (D) 8x46 Westfield, 51055W .................................. $3,500 (B) 8x52 SC Brandt, 51058W ............................... $2,100 (D) MK 8x51 Westfield Swg Agr, 51057W ... $2,500 (D) MK100x51 Westfield Swg Agr, 51054W $5,000 (D) 30’ Speedking PTO Belt Cvyr, 51036W $7,100 (W) 1535LP Brandt Cnvyr, 51010W ............. $12,500 (W) 1026 REM Grain Vac, 52096A ................. $6,500

(W) 632 Bobcat, 20018W ........................................ $7,250 (H) 642B Bobcat w/Bkt, 20124W ........................... $7,500 (H) 743 Bobcat w/o Bkt, 20101W ............................ $8,500 (B) S130 Bobcat w/o Bkt, 20112W ....................... $18,995 (D) 753 Bobcat, 20083W ....................................... $19,000 (H) 753 Bobcat, 20085W ....................................... $12,000 (D) S150 Bobcat, 20120W .................................... $23,000 (D) S150 Bobcat w/BKT, BkT Bite, 20133W ....... $22,500 (D) S205 Bobcat, no Bkt, 20120W ....................... $23,000 (B) S205 Bobcat w/Bkt, 20146W ........................ $26,500 (D) S205 Bobcat w/Bkt, 20142W ......................... $25,000 (F) 863 Bobcat, WUT322 ...................................... $19,000 (W) 863 Bobcat, 20105W ..................................... $23,000 (W) 863 Bobcat, 20136W .................................... $18,000 (D) S330 Bobcat w/80” Bkt, 20094W ................... $43,000 (W) LS160 NH Skid 20109W ............................. $19,000 (D) 1825 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20128W .................... $10,000 (D) 1825B Case Skid w/Bkt 20129W ................. $14,000 (D) 1845 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20127W ................... $14,000 (F) 420 SSL Case Skid, WUT324 ..................... $23,000 (F) 435 SSL Case Skid, WUT341 ..................... $35,000 (D) 440 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20125W ...................... $34,000 (D) 440 C3 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20130W .............. $36,000 (D) 60XT Case Skid w/Bkt, 20131W ................. $22,000 (D) Skat Trak 1500D Skid, 20088W .............. $17,000 (D) 4800 Magnatrac Skid w/Bkt, Dzr, 20111W $6,000 (H) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52027W ............... $850 (W) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52030W .............. $800 (B) McMillin Hyd Post Dgr, 52022W .............. $1,295 (H) C1000SR Swath Roller, 520354W ................. $750 (D) 425 JD Lawn Tractor w/54” Mwr, 51” Brm, 19015W .................................................................

$6,950

WUM534 ..............................................................

$5,000

(F) 718K Grasshopper Lawn Tractor, (D) 721 Grasshopper Lawn Tractor,

19016W ............................................................... $11,500

(B) ZTR Grizzly Dixon Lawn Mower,

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

$6,500

(D) CIH Farmall 40, W80137 .................................. NEW (W) CIH Farmall 60, W80170 ................................. NEW (D) CIH Farmall 95, W80193 .................................. NEW (B) CIH Farmall 95, W80189 .................................. NEW (D) CIH 95U FWA, W80138 ..................................... NEW (D) CIH 105U FWA, W80160 .................................. NEW (B) CIH Puma 125 FWA, W80053 ........................ NEW w/L750 Ldr, W85038 ...................................... NEW (W) CIH Puma 165 FWA, W80112 ...................... NEW w/LX770 Ldr, W85140 .................................. NEW (D) CIH Puma 210, W80037 .................................... NEW w/L770 Ldr, W85031 ...................................... NEW (F) CIH Scout Ut Vehicle, WNM126 .................... NEW (D) CIH 72” Finish Mwr, W85133 ....................... NEW (F) CIH SCX100 16’ Pvt Tng, WNH526 ............ NEW (F) CIH HDX 182 Agr Hd, WNH553 ................. NEW (W) CIH WD1203 Swthr, W83050 ....................... NEW (W) CIH RB564 Rnd Blr, AW,TW, W83013 ........ NEW (W) CIH RB564 Rnd Blr, Ele Twn Nt, W83014 .. NEW (W) CIH SPX3330 SP Spryr, W85098 ............... NEW (F) CIH SPX3330 SP Spryr, WNH585 ................ NEW (W) CIH SRX160 134’ Wld Boom Spryr, W85043 ................................................................................. NEW (F) CIH 8120 Combine, WNC432 ......................... NEW (D) CIH 8120 Combine, W82055 .......................... NEW (W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82076 ......................... NEW (W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82078 ......................... NEW (W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82080 ......................... NEW (B) CIH 2142 35’ Drpr Hd, W82057 ................... NEW (B) CIH 2152 35’ Dpr Hd, W82024 ..................... NEW (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82062 ................... NEW (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82065 ................... NEW (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82050 ................... NEW (W) CIH 2152 45’ Drpr Hd, W82074 ................. NEW

Trader’s Dispatch, January 2016 — Page B8

ITEMS FOR SALE Flexi-Coil 65 90-ft. sprayer.

1985 Autocar dump truck, frame damage.

1963 GMC truck with grain box and hoist.

1966 GMC truck with grain box and hoist.

Sakundiak 6”x41-ft. auger with gas engine.

Powder River stationary creep feeders, 140 bushel.

Call 406-762-7025

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Hoven’s Used Equipment

New Holland SD440 57-ft. air seeder, 12” spacing......................................................$59,900

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

Bobcat 751 skid steer........................................ $14,900 Case TR310 track loader.................................... $55,900

USED MISCELLANEOUS

MacDon M100 30-ft. swather with single knife header................................................$95,200 USED PROCESSORS

3-Brandt VSF round/square processors. Each.... $8900 Highline 6600 processor..................................... $6900 Highline 6600 bale processor............................. $5900 Highline 6000 bale processor............................. $5000

USED TRACTORS

Bobcat CT335 with loader, 150 hours.................. $18,900 Case 2470 tractor.................................................... $9900 Case IH B50 Farmall MFWD tractor.................... $29,900 White 4-210 tractor with reman engine................ $16,900

USED SWATHERS

Massey-Ferguson 9430 swather..................... $79,900 New Holland 116 hydro swing............................ $5500 Case IH 8840 with 16-ft. head.......................... $19,000 Case IH SCX 100 16-ft. pull type...................... $13,800 Hesston 1275 pull-type..................................... $14,900 Hesston 1170 pull-type hydro swing....................... $7900 MacDon 9352i swather......................................... $29,000 MacDon M100 30-ft. single knife header.............. $95,200 MacDon R85 16-ft. rotary disc hydra swing.......... $27,900

ROUND BALERS

New Holland BR780 twine only....................... $13,900 New Holland BR780A twine only........................ $9900 New Holland 688 twine only................................ $9900 New Holland 664 twine only................................ $9600 Hesston 2856A twine and net wrap................. $34,500 Hesston 5556A with mesh wrap...................... $19,900 John Deere 567 net and twine......................... $19,900 Vermeer 605SM net and twine......................... $25,900 2-Vermeer Super J twine only. Each.................. $4900

SQUARE BALERS

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

USED HAYING EQUIPMENT

Sitrex 10 wheel V-rake........................................... $4800

USED SPRAYERS

Ag Shield 1500 sprayer....................................$28,900 Melroe 115 Spra-Coupe......................................$2500

Case 580C backhoe.........................................$11,900 Ford 555 backhoe...............................................$9900 John Deere 148 loader with grapple...................$5500 Kelly 3-pt. backhoe..............................................$4000 Danuser F7 3-pt. post hole auger, 9” & 12” bits.......$1400 Donahue 20-ft. stock trailer.....................................$7900 Titan 18-ft. stock trailer............................................$4500

USED AUGERS

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

- COMING IN Highline heavy harrow.

Freightliner with F&S sprayer.

Gleaner R62 combine.

Case RBX 561 baler.

Kelly 4 with backhoe.

Leon 755 manure sprayer.

Summers Ultimate sprayer.

USED COMBINES

Gleaner R62 combine........................................ $55,900 Gleaner R62 combine........................................ $29,900 Gleaner R72....................................................... $29,900 New Holland TR98 combine.............................. $32,900 New Holland TR97 combine.............................. $23,900

USED HEADERS

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

USED AIR DRILL & CONVENTIONAL DRILLS

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

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Cover crops, fertilizer to boost water quality

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension Steady rains that peppered much of Kansas in early December may have caused inconveniences for travelers and shoppers, but they were a blessing of sorts for Nathan Nelson.

Nelson, an associate professor of agronomy at Kansas State University, oversees the Kansas Agricultural Watershed field laboratory, an expansive project south of Manhattan to measure the effects of agricultural production systems on surface water.

The approximately 30 acres of research land is dissected into 18 field plots, each about the size of a football field.

Researchers are learning more about what happens to phosphorus and nitrogen – two nutrients common to agricultural crop fertilizers – when rainwater snakes it way to local streams and rivers.

“A lot of phosphorus use in Kansas is in agriculture,” Nelson said. “We are looking at ways to continue using that phosphorus to grow crops, maintain our agricultural and economic competitiveness, but minimize potential impact of those nutrients on water quality.”

Kansas’ reservoirs have recently felt the pain of poor water quality, many due to chronic algal blooms. Over the last 15 years, city and state officials have increasingly been forced to close public waterways to recreation and fishing due to health concerns.

Nelson noted that poor water quality also affects nearby land values, and when cities pay more to clean up that water, it ultimately means a bump in the homeowner’s water bill.

All of these issues affect the local economy.

“We want to be able to reduce those algal blooms,” Nelson said. “It’s important to realize that we put nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus on our crop fields because plants need them to grow. The same thing happens when you put them in the water; the algae, like a plant, responds to these nutrients, and they grow more. You can reduce the growth if you reduce the inputs.”

The project that Nelson leads aims to do just that, so long as Mother Nature cooperates with rainfall that allows his research team to replicate field conditions. Currently, his team is testing corn and soybean fields in which fertilizer was applied in spring, fall or not at all; and with or without a cover crop planted after the main crop.

Cover crops are often planted as a winter crop to manage soil erosion and improve soil fertility. They may also help decrease weeds, pests and diseases in the field.

“The land we’re using is small enough to manage it from an experimental standpoint, but large enough so that all of the natural processes that are occurring in a producer’s field are occurring in these plots,” Nelson said.

Just in its first year, the project’s results are promising, he said.

“We did see that cover crops significantly reduced phosphorus and sediment loss in runoff,” Nelson said, adding that cover crops cut those losses by more than 50 percent.

The early research also leaned favorably toward the value of cover crops as a best management practice to reduce phosphorus loss from broadcast-applied fertilizer.

“Although fall broadcast fertilizer increased soluble phosphorus loss compared to fertilizer injected in the spring, the use of cover crops cut that loss by 60 percent,” Nelson said.

Even so, data is sparse, and Nelson continues collecting data to determine long-term impacts of these practices. The research team also is working to determine the effects of tillage systems and rainfall events at different times of year, and how these findings vary across the state.

“There are a lot of questions related to the effects of agricultural systems on water quality,” he said. “In order to evaluate and improve our agricultural practices and models, we need more data. Eventually, we hope to make recommendations on best management practices and where those might fit. It looks promising after one year.”

I pledge not to be a sloth this winter CONTINUED FROM PAGE B4

Preheat oven to 350 F. Place almonds on sheet pan and bake for five to seven minutes, until lightly browned. Prepare other ingredients as directed. Mix mayonnaise, Greek seasoning, onion and lemon juice. Add remaining ingredients (except mixed greens) and gently mix. Serve immediately or chill. Serve in a bowl lined with lettuce, or make individual salads. Sprinkle with feta cheese crumbles if desired.

Makes six main-dish salad servings. Each serving has 320 calories, 17 grams (g) fat, 17 g carbohydrate, 24 g protein, 2 g fiber and 250 milligrams sodium.

Trader’s Dispatch, January 2016— Page B9

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26-ft. flatdeck with duals, 25,000 GVW, two 10K axles, 5-ft. dovetail with 3 flip-over ramps, cold weather wiring harness. Retails for $11,459. Selling price $10,279..........................................................REDUCED TO $10,099 26-ft. flatdeck with duals, 25,000 GVW, two 10K axles, 5-ft. dovetail with 2 monster ramps, cold weather wiring harness. Retails for $12,199. Selling price $10,849..........................................................REDUCED TO $10,699 30-ft. flatdeck with duals, 25,000 GVW, two 10K axles, 5-ft. dovetail with 2 flip-over monster ramps, cold weather wiring harness. Retails for $12,669.

Selling price $11,349..............................................REDUCED TO $11,199 32-ft. flatdeck with duals, 25,000 GVW, 2-12K axles, Douglas Fir decking, cold weather wiring harness, 5-ft. Dovetail with 2-flip over Monster ramps.

Retails for $14,496.....................................................Will sell for $12,199

GOOSENECK FLATDECKS WITH SINGLES

16-ft. straight deck with 6-ft.6” slide-in ramps, spare tire mount.

Retails for $5419. Selling price $4859.........REDUCED TO $4699 18-ft. straight deck with 6-ft.6” slidein ramps, spare tire mount only.

Retails for $5479. Selling Price $4899........ REDUCED TO $4799.

20-ft. straight deck with two 6-ft.6” slide-in ramps, 102” side, Douglas Fir decking, front toolbox, spare tire mount only. Retails for $6249. Selling price $5589........... ..................REDUCED TO $5399.

26-ft. flatdeck with singles, 15,680# GVW, 5-ft. center pop-up dovetail with two flip-over ramps, cold weather wiring harness, Douglas Fir deck. Retails for $9139. Selling price $8209. ................................REDUCED TO $7999 26-ft. flatdeck with singles, 15,680# GVW, 5-ft. dovetail with two flip-over monster ramps, cold weather wiring harness, Douglas Fir decking, spare tire and front tool box. Retails for $9379. Selling price $8429. .................... ..................................................................................REDUCED TO $8199

PJ EQUIPMENT TILT TRAILERS

2016 PJ 6” channel 22-ft. equipment tilt trailer, 16-ft. tilt, 4-ft. stationary, electric/torsion axles, 14,000 lb. GVW, cold weather wiring harness, spare tire mount only......................................................................................... $6199 2016 PJ 6” channel 22-ft. equipment tilt trailer, 16-ft. tilt, 6-ft. stationary, electric/torsion axles, 14,000 lb. GVW, cold weather wiring harness, spare tire mount only, 2nd jack, fork rack.......................................................... $6599

20-ft. dovetail with two fold-up ramps, cold weather wiring harness. Retails for $6009. Selling Price $5389.................................. ..................REDUCED TO $5189.

PJ Power Tilt 22-ft. bumper pull, 14,000 lb. GVW, cold weather wiring harness, spare tire mount. Retails for $7759.........................$6699

2016 Circle D 6-ft. x17-ft. bumper pull stock trailer with slant wall tack package, 3 saddle racks on swingout post, 2- 7,000 lb. axles, rubber floor mats, removeable plexiglass on each side, spare tire. Retails for $9549. Original sale price $8299

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7-ft.x7-ft. Retail $1450. ....................... Sells for $1275 7-ft.x81/2-ft. Retail $1795. ....................... Sells for $1595 8-ft.x81/2-ft. Retail $1925. ....................... Sells for $1725

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2015 PJ 77” x 10-ft. utility trailer with rear ramp, spare tire, 15” tires. .... ...........................................$1799

2016 PJ 83” x 14-ft. utility dump with 83” high sides, 14,000 GVW, split spreader gate, ramps, tarp kit. .... ...........................................$8039

New Circle D 20-ft. stock trailer, 2-7K torsion axles, Bull package, floor mats, combo gates with slam-latch at rear and center, spare tire and wheel. Charcoal Gray or White. Retail $10,099.

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2015 PJ 5-ft. x 8-ft. utility trailer with rear ramp, spare tire, 15” tires. ....

2015 PJ 5-ft. x 8-ft. utility dump, ...........................................$1699 5,000 lb. GVW, split gate, tarp kit. . ...........................................$3999 Also available in a 10-ft for ......$1769 2016 PJ 5-ft. x 8-ft. utility dump, 7,000 lb. GVW, split gate, tarp kit, and ramps. .........................$4739 2016 PJ 5-ft. x 10-ft. utility dump, 10,000 lb. GVW, split gate, 18” side extensions, tarp kit. ....$5729

2015 Wells Cargo 6-ft. x 12-ft. Road Force 3500 lb. axle, 6-ft.x6” high, side door, stabilizer jacks, LED lights, roof vent...................$3799 2015 Wells Cargo 6-ft. x 12-ft. Road Force 7000 lb. GVW, 6-ft. high, side door, stabilizer jacks, LED lights, roof vent...................$4999

PJ 5” & 6” CHANNEL CARHAULERS

10,000 & 14,000 GVW. RANGING FROM $3959 TO $5139 Call for options and pricing

2015 Carry On 6-ft. x 12-ft. enclosed with 3500 lb. axle, barn doors, side door, roof vent, spare tire and carrier inside................$2999 2015 Carry On 6-ft. x 12-ft. enclosed with 3500 lb. axle, rear ramp door, side door, roof vent, spare tire and carrier inside................$3199 2015 Carry On 7-ft. x 14-ft. enclosed with 7000 lb. GVW, rear barn doors, side door, roof vent, D-ring tie downs, spare tire and carrier inside..................................$4599 2015 Carry On 7-ft. x 14-ft. enclosed with 7000 lb. axle, rear ramp door, side door, roof vent, D-ring tie downs, spare tire and carrier inside.....................................$4799 2016 Wells Cargo 7-ft. x 14-ft. Road Force 6-ft.6” high, stabilizer jacks, LED lights, 2-3500 lb. axles, barn doors, side door, roof vent. Retail $6299........................ Sale $5599

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2015 PJ 77” x 12-ft. utility trailer with rear ramp, side ATV ramps, spare tire, 15” tires. ......................$1959 2015 PJ 83” x 12-ft. utility trailer with rear ramp, side ATV ramps, spare tire, 15” tires. ......................$2039

2015 PJ 83” x 16-ft. utility trailer with heavy duty rear ramp, 7,000 lb.

GVW, side ATV ramps, spare tire, 15” tires. .............................$3049

PJ DUMP TRAILERS

2015 PJ 83”x14-ft. utility dump, 14,000 lb. GVW, split spreader gate, tarp kit, ramps...................... ...................REDUCED TO $7399 2016 PJ 83” x 12-ft. utility dump, 10,000 GVW, split speader gate, ramps, tarp kit.....................$6709 2016 PJ 83” x 12-ft. utility dump, 14,000 GVW, split speader gate, ramps, tarp kit.....................$7169

2015 PJ 83”x14-ft. gooseneck utility dump, with GVW of 15,680 lbs., split spreader gate, ramps, tarp kit, spare tire...............$8599 Available in a Lo-Pro model for......... ..........................................$8999

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Trader’s Dispatch, January 2016 — Page B10

Persian Darnel: Identification, Biology and Ecology

By Johnathon D. Holman, Grass Seed Cropping Systems Specialist, University of Idaho; Fabián D. Menalled, Extension Cropland Weeds Specialist, Montana State University; Alvin J. Bussan, Extension Vegetable Production Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison Persian Darnel (lollum persicum boiss. & hoh.) is an introduced annual or winter annual grass that reproduces by seed. Throughout Montana, North Dakota and the Canadian Prairies it is possible to find Persian darnel plants infesting several crops, including small grains.

Traditionally, Persian darnel has been a weed of limited importance. However, during the last decade Persian darnel has become an increasingly troublesome weed in Montana cropland where it can completely smother patches of wheat or barley and go unnoticed until harvest. This tendency is particularly true in reduced tillage or direct seeding systems that leave weed seeds close to the soil surface.

Persian darnel management presents three main challenges: 1. Unlike wild oat or kochia (Kochia scoparia L.), which grow above the crop canopy, Persian darnel is short in stature and difficult to see in maturing grain fields. Because of its short height, producers are usually unaware they have a Persian darnel infestation until harvest.

2. Persian darnel is often misidentified at the seedling stage. Achieve (tralkoxydim), Discover (clodinafop), Osprey (mesosulfuron methyl) and Hoelon (diclofop methyl) are selective post-emergence herbicides that effectively manage Persian darnel in small grains, but incorrect identification often leads to improper herbicide selection and unsatisfactory results.

3. Persian darnel biotypes have developed resistance to several acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACCase) herbicides including Achieve, Discover and Hoelon. The first case of Persian darnel resistant to ACCase herbicides was reported in 1993, infesting wheat fields.

Successful long-term management of Persian darnel requires a comprehensive plan that integrates several control practices to reduce its abundance and competitive ability.

Persian darnel origin and distribution in Montana Persian darnel originated in central Asia, and was likely introduced to North America as a soil contaminant from a ship’s ballast or as a seed contaminant of a harvested crop. It was first reported in Cavalier County, North Dakota, in 1911. In Montana, Persian darnel has been a prominent weed in small grain fields of Judith Basin County, northwestern Golden Triangle and northeast Montana. Minor infestations have been found throughout the Golden Triangle, upper Missouri River Valley, Hi-line and southeastern Montana (Fig 1).

Persian darnel identification Identification of Persian darnel lies at the heart of developing a successful integrated management program. Unfortunately, Persian darnel is often misidentified at the seedling stage as crop or wild oat, and as a result, is not properly managed.

Knowing the plant’s distinctive seed, seedling and mature plant characteristics can help producers correctly recognize Persian darnel. Italicized terms in the following descriptions are defined in the glossary.

Seeds The light-colored seeds of Persian darnel are smooth, have no hairs and resemble thin barley seed or the seeds of range grasses such a s perennial ryegrass or intermediate wheatgrass.

Seeds are 0.06 to 0.11 inches wide, usually 5 to 6.5 times longer than wide. The seed is enclosed in the lemma and palea that remain on the seed when threshed. The narrow lemma has a slender and more or less straight awn attached at the tip, and the awn is equal to the lemma in length.

Seedlings Persian darnel seedlings are difficult to differentiate from downy brome and wild oat seedlings. The key to differentiating Persian darnel from other grass seedlings is its red culm (the base of the stem near the soil surface). It has dark green leaves which are narrow, very smooth, and shiny on the bottom. The ligule is truncate, much like wheat, while wild oats have a large, paper-like ligule. Other key seedling characteristics are summarized in Table 1.

Mature plants Persian darnel plants have slightly roughened stems that tiller at the base. They stand erect and reach 6 to 18 inches in height (Fig. 2). Leaf blades are long and narrow (0.08 to 0.25 inches wide), light green and have a luminous appearance.

Leaves are rough on the upper surface and margins, and smooth on the underside. Second– and later–emerging leaves have prominent veins above and a midrib below the leaf surface. The ligules are membranous and short (0.08 in long) with a smooth margin. They are generally present only on later–developing leaves. Spikelets are in two rows arranged dorsally to the rachis, giving the appearance that the plant has been pressed. Each spikelet contains five to seven seeds.

Growth habits Understanding the ecological attributes that enable Persian darnel to thrive in croplands can help farmers reduce its abundance, competitive ability and economic impact.

Seedbank dynamics Persian darnel seeds are not long-lived: 90 percent left on the soil surface die within two years and less than two percent remain viable after three years. Because of Persian darnel’s short seed life, minimizing seed inputs into the seedbank through enhancing seed and seedling mortality will reduce its abundance.

Emergence dynamics Managing Persian darnel is a challenge because it emerges at about the same time as spring cereals. Persian darnel emergence begins in mid–April to early May, ending in late May to early June. Since Persian darnel seedling emergence occurs from within the first 1.5 inches of soil depth and little to no emergence occurs at soil depths greater than 3 inches, deep tillage might be an effective weed management tool to prevent Persian darnel from emerging. Unfortunately, this is not a feasible management option in no-tillage or reduced tillage systems.

Important facts about

Persian darnel • Persian darnel emergence is related to soil temperature, initiating after soils warm to 43–45 degrees Fahrenheit and ceasing when soil temperatures reach 77–86 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Persian darnel can flourish in relatively dry areas.

Persian root system Understanding the importance of root distribution within the soil profile is a key component in reducing the impact of Persian darnel on crop yield. Persian darnel has a fine, fibrous, fairly shallow rooting profile. Its rooting depth is similar to spring wheat and canola, but shallower than sunflower. Thus, crops with deeper rooting depths than Persian darnel might tolerate competition for resources such as water and nutrients.

Persian darnel competitive ability In dryland production systems, Persian darnel is a very competitive weed. It can be as competitive with spring wheat as wild oat. Several competitive attributes enable Persian darnel to reduce crop yield. Among them: • The early emergence and rapid development of Persian darnel enables it to compete early in the growing season with spring seeded crops.

• In many areas across Montana, crop growth is primarily dependent on stored soil moisture.

Under moisture-limiting conditions, early season water use by Persian darnel can cause extensive crop yield loss while still enabling weed seed production.

• In dryland wheat production systems, Persian darnel is capable of reaching plant densities of 260 plants/ft2. At these high weed densities, extensive crop yield loss and high weed seed production can occur.

Glossary Auricle – A small ear-shaped lobe or appendage.

CONTINUED ON PAGE B12

Trader’s Dispatch, January 2016 — Page B11

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The GRAIN BOSS ™ grain bag unloader will handle all of your grain bagging extracting requirements with the following features: ALIGNMENT • Steerable wheels keep the GRAIN BOSS™grain bag extractor aligned with the grain bag at all times CAPACITY • Patented high output auger • 13” auger moves 200 bushels per minute MANEUVERABILITY • The combination of the narrow roller and pull thru roller design, along with the direct drive wheels allows for easy maneuverability through bags that have tears, holes, and bends. The Grain Boss grain bag unloaders can do all this even in snow and mud without having to unhook and hookup to the bag again.

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72” SKID STEER snowblower 721M, 17-20 GPM.Retail $7,400 Closeout $4800 MERIDIAN 12”x 72’ auger with 74” low profile hopper..Retail $21,700 SALE $17,600 84” SKID STEER snowblower 841D2EM, 30-32 gpm... Retail $8,400 Closeout $6000 MERIDIAN 12”x85’ auger with 74” low profile hopper...Retail $20,959 SALE $19,995 FARM KING 96” snowblower, Allied 3-pt, YC9620, 540 PTO drive........................... 8-2015 BRANDT 15”x45’ LP grain belts, EFI, 26.5 hp Kohler, easy move, electric clutch, hydraulic winch, bucket spout, batteries and cables................... ...........................................................................Retail $4,600 Closeout $3900 ........................................... SALE PRICE $21,500, All Rebates Included FARM KING 108” snowblower, Allied 3-pt, YC1080C, 1000 PTO drive.................... ...........................................................................Retail $9,450 Closeout $7500 12-2016 BRANDT 15”x47’ LP grain belts, EFI, 26.5 hp Kohler, easy move, electric clutch, hydraulic winch, bucket spout, batteries and cables............

All WATER TANKS (including Generation II Tanks)..........................in stock 10%off .................................Retail $29,501 SALE $25,000, including all rebates All ATV SPRAYERS........................................................................in stock 10% off BRANDT 20-110 conveyor with Swing away............................................ CALL All 3 PT. MOWERS.........................................................................in stock 10% off FARM KING 84” 3pt finish mowers..................................Retail $3,400 Sale $2,800 BRANDT 20-95 conveyor with Swing away.............................................. CALL Danuser Hydraulic post hole auger with 12” bit, bucket mount.. WAS $2,500 SALE $2,195 (2) BRANDT 1585 conveyor with Swing away......................................... CALL (2) FARM KING trailer-type post drivers, 9 h.p. Kohler gas engine, post rack, post J&M 875-18 grain cart, red, 30.5x32 tires, scale with GT460 monitor, Auto Log kit and tarp .............................................................. SALE PRICE $37,995 guide, hydraulic extendable hitch...................... Retail $12,025 Sale $8,000 ea.

2-WHEATHEART heavy hitter post pounder...............Retail $15,255 Sale $13,995 J&M 1020 grain cart, 9.00R32 tires, scale with GT460 monitor, Auto Log kit and tarp, sliding auger ........................................................ SALE $47,995 MERIDIAN 7”x 39’ auger with 23.5 hp EFI Kohler engine, cold weather muffler, Meridian Mover, electric clutch, plumbed for bin sweep & more........................ 2015 Renn 1014 Farm Boy grain bag unloader with optional bag roller rewind kit ................................................................ Retail $45,415 SALE $34,995 ..............................................................................Retail $17,285 Sale $14,850 MERIDIAN 8”x 33’ auger with 26.5 hp EFI Kohler engine, cold weather muffler, TOW ROPE CLEARANCE..................................................................40% OFF • 1-3/16”x 30’ - $105; 1-5/8”x 30’ - $185 • 2” x50’ - $365 Meridian mover, electric clutch, reversing gear box, light package, shovel kit 2-3/8”x30’ - $365 • 2-3/4x30’ - $485 and more..............................................................Retail $17,314 Sale $14,500 Limited to stock on hand MERIDIAN 8”x 39’ auger with 26.5 hp EFI Kohler engine, cold weather muffler, Meridian mover, electric clutch, reversing gear box, light package, shovel kit ~ USED EQUIPMENT ~ and more..............................................................Retail $17,809 Sale $15,000 MERIDIAN 8”x 39’ auger with 26.5 hp EFI Kohler engine, cold weather LOFTNESS GBL10 grain bagger, SN#52-449............................................ $19,995 muffler,Meridian mover, elec. clutch, reversing gear box, plumbed for bin LOFTNESS GBU10 grain bag unloader, SN#51-658................................. $27,000 sweep,light package, shovel kit and more..........Retail $18,563 SALE $15,500 WASTE OIL HEATER 350,000 BTU.............................................................. $2000 MERIDIAN 8”x 39’ auger with 26.5 hp EFI Kohler engine, cold weather muffler, 1973 CHEVROLET 6 yard dump truck (old State truck), 427, 5/2, airbrakes..$3500 electric clutch, E-Kay mover with power steering, Fabtec spout with electric HOMEMADE 16-ft. flatbed with headache rack and gooseneck hitch............ $1500 actuators, spring loaded belt tensioner.................Retail $19,822 Sale $17,000 SAKUNDIAK 7”x46’, 27 hp Kohler with hydraulic pump and plumbed for bin sweep........................................................................................Sale $8,000 2-MERIDIAN 8”x 46’ auger with 26.5 hp EFI Kohler engine, cold weather muffler, Meridian mover, electric clutch, reversing gear box, light package, shovel kit SAKUNDIAK 8x46 with 25 HP Kohler............................................................ $5995 and more..............................................................Retail $18,175 Sale $15,695 WESTFIELD 10x61 MDSA............................................................................. $5000 MERIDIAN 10”x 46’ auger with 35 hp Vanguard, Meridian mover, spring belt 2013 BRANDT 13”x80’ XL with electric mover & electric winch..Was $23,000 NOW $18,000 tensioner, electric clutch, reversible gear box, light kit, shovel kit, plumbed 2013 BRANDT 13”x90’ HP with electric mover and electric winch. .Was $23,400 NOW $20,000 for bin sweep.................................................. Retail $20,200 Sale $17,200 2011 BRANDT 15”x 45’ LP grain belt with rubber belt, EZ-move, 27 hp Kohler engine with anti-icing, electric clutch, hydraulic winch, bucket spout. SN 98679....................$17,000 BRANDT 10”X 60’ XL Swing away auger with 72” low profile hopper................ .................................Retail $13,804 SALE $11,400 - PLUS $1,000 rebate DEGELMAN 51’ roller. Retail $49,000......................................................... $35,000 BRANDT 10”X 70’ XL Swing away auger with 72” low profile hopper................ DEGELMAN 64’ roller. Retail $80,925......................................................... $60,000 .................................Retail $14,694 SALE $12,100 - PLUS $1,000 rebate TEBBEN 72” 3 pt. rotary mower.................................................................... $1,000 BRANDT 10”X 80’ XL Swing away auger with 72” low profile hopper................ TEBBEN 10-ft rotary mower with chains front and rear.................................. $4995 .................................Retail $17,886 SALE $14,700 - PLUS $1,000 rebate BOURGAULT 750 bushel smart cart..........................................Like New $22,500

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Persian darnel: Identification, biology and ecology CONTINUED FROM PAGE B10

Awn – A slender, usually terminal, bristle.

Bract –A modified leaf or leaflike part just below and protecting an inflorescence.

Lemma – The lower bract of the floret that subtends the grass flower and palea.

Ligule – A thin, membranous outgrowth or fringe of hairs from the base of the blade of most grasses.

Palea – The upper bract of a grass floret.

Rachis – The axis of a compound leaf or inflorescence.

Spikelet – A small or secondary spike, the flower cluster in grasses.

Did you know that...

• In Montana, Persian darnel was first reported in 1954 in Daniels County.Today, it infests approximately 630,000 acres in 26 Montana counties.

• At high densities, Persian darnel could cause crop yield loss of up to 83 percent, 70 percent and 57 percent for spring wheat, canola and sunflower, respectively.

• Persian darnel biotypes have developed resistance to ACCase herbicides including Achieve, Discover and Hoelon.

Be Careful!

• During the growing season, Persian darnel often remains unnoticed below the crop canopy. Yet early–and late–maturing Persian darnel tillers retain seeds that are harvested with the crop, resulting in contamination.

• A delay in harvest might reduce seed dispersal in the field and dockage, but will not eliminate contamination.

Remember • Despite its small size, Persian darnel is very competitive in early spring seeded crops.

• Prevention and early identification are the best tools to minimize Persian darnel problems in crops.

• Understanding the biology and environmental requirements of Persian darnel is necessary to develop a successful integrated management program.

Pet mess

If you’re training a new pet, here’s the best way to get accidental wet spots out of the carpet. First soak up as much of the pet mess as possible with paper towels. Then combine 2 cups warm water, 2/3 cup vinegar, and 2 teaspoons dishwashing detergent. Mix everything together, than blot the stain carefully with the solution, making sure not to apply excess liquid. Rinse it off with tap water and dry it with paper towels. When the carpet is completely dry–usually the next day–kill off the lingering smell by sprinkling a heavy dose of baking soda on the spot and letting it sit for one hour before vacuuming up.

To a cat, anything (and everything) is a toy

Cats love toys, and they aren’t picky about where they come from! Don’t spend money on expensive cat toys. Instead, use a balled up piece of paper, a cork, a jingle bell, or anything else they can bat around the house. To make the toy extra enticing, throw it in a tissue box that has the plastic part removed. Cats will love sticking their paws inside to try to fish out the toy.

A bath for your goldfish

Before you clean out your goldfish’s bowl, first prepare a salt-water bath for him. Even though goldfish are freshwater fish, salt will help your fish absorb much-needed electrolytes and kill any parasites on his fins. To get the salt water ready, run tap water into a bowl and let it sit for a day to allow the chlorine to evaporate (you should do this when filling his freshwater bowl, too). Add a teaspoon of non-iodized salt and mix until it dissolves. Then let Goldy go for a swim in the salt water for approximately 15 minutes. ##### You don’t want a mouse in the house, and certainly not around your kitchen. Shake baking soda around their hiding spots, and they’ll stay away. ##### You can’t blame a worm for not wanting to go fishing.

Soils, culture and people

By Katie Allen, K-State Research and Extension A look at various types of soils together creates a color palette that alone serves as a work of art. A-horizon soil, or topsoil, comes in a variety of hues and shades, even in Kansas.

Gary Pierzynski, university distinguished professor and head of Kansas State University’s Department of Agronomy, said soil color is often determined by the addition or removal of some component.

Dark soils typically indicate the addition of organic matter that absorbs light, he said. Red soils mean the prevalence of iron. White soils that are often sandy in nature likely mean some of the color-inducing elements have been removed.

All soil types have different colors and different levels of productivity, Pierzynski said. People might recognize soil as an essential component for life to exist, as it allows for food production, but they might not realize the relation between soils and culture.

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

“Culturally, a lot of people might not think about soil’s relation,” he continued. “Soil can be used as an art medium and also provides for a lot of the recreational activities, which can be anything from outdoor activities on various sports fields to the national park system and the enjoyment we get from it.”

“Soils, Culture and People” is the December theme of the 2015 International Year of Soils, which has brought awareness to people around the world about the importance of soil in their everyday lives.

Soil in art While it’s difficult to document how long soils have been used in art by various cultures, soils have been used in all types of art forms throughout history. Different soil colors can be used to produce paints, dyes and inks. In addition, the mineral component of soils is categorized by the size of the particles, sand being the largest size and clay being the

##### If one of your roof’s shingles has fallen off, you can make a temporary replacement using duct tape. Cut a 1/4-inch thick piece of plywood to match the same size as the missing shingle.

Then wrap it in duct tape (you will need several strips) and wedge it in place. ##### Folks don’t change. They just get more so.

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smallest. Sand can be used to create glass, while clays can be used to make ceramics.

“The American Indians had known deposits (of clay) they would go to,” said Michel Ransom, professor of soil classification and mineralogy at K-State. “This is dominantly clay that is of the mineral kaolinite, and they used it to make pottery. In our artwork now, typical pottery is made of special kinds of clays that have been processed, molded and heated.”

Amy Santoferraro, assistant professor of art and area coordinator of ceramics at K-State, said a hierarchy of clays exists. Throughout history, artists typically used clays based on their geography and accessibility. Today, artists can easily access and use clays from around the world.

While teaching, Santoferraro said she encourages students to find the clay that best suits their needs, whether based on color, workability or plasticity.

“It’s a difficult material to work with, and it feels a little clumsy at first,” Santoferraro said. “But, the longer you work with it, the more you understand and the better you get. It can be rewarding in the end.”

Soil in recreation In addition to using soils for art, cultures globally rely on different types of soils for recreation, from enjoying their home lawn, to participating in events on athletic fields, to hiking or biking in parks, as examples.

“Soils support recreation, especially in turfgrass systems,” said Jared Hoyle, assistant professor and extension turfgrass specialist at K-State. “Sports fields, recreation fields, parks and golf courses are areas where we can have a wide range of soils.”

The type of soil, which can range from sandy to more clay in nature, determines the management practices necessary to achieve a high-quality turfgrass, he said.

Like recreation on land, soils also support water recreation.

“Soil has a tremendous impact on recreational water quality,” said Dan Devlin, director of the Kansas Center for Agricultural Resources and the Environment and the Kansas Water Resources Institute. “When we think about the things that harm recreation or soil quality, one of those would be sediment.”

When soils from upland areas or riverbanks get into recreational waters, they often come with nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, Devlin said. Improved soil conservation practices improve soil quality, and ultimately lead to less soil erosion and less sedimentation in lakes, rivers and streams.

Opportunities in soil science Many opportunities exist for people who are interested in a career in soils, Pierzynski said. Agronomy, engineering, horticulture, recreation and art are just a few of the fields that involve people working with soils.

Scientists are needed to study soils directly and advise agricultural producers about conservation practices that help protect the soil resource.

Indirectly, he said agronomists work with the soil resource constantly in relation to crop productivity and to make fertilizer and micronutrient application recommendations.

“Currently, there is a strong demand for agronomists, crop consultants and soil scientists in the industry,” Pierzynski said, adding that the K-State Department of Agronomy has had a near 100 percent placement rate for graduates in the last decade.

To watch a video interview about “Soils, Culture and People,” go to the K-State Research and Extension YouTube page (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evWAdrZMbx4& feature=youtu.be).

Scaredy cats

All cats will run and hide if they hear a loud noise, but some cats seem particularly flighty. If your overly anxious cat runs when she hears regularly occurring noises like shut doors, loud steps, or even sound effects from the TV, here’s how to help. Begin by tapping a wooden spoon very gently against a pot or pan while he is eating. Make sure the sound is loud enough that he notices, but not so loud that he gets scared. After you’ve done this for a couple of days, you can begin slowly increasing how loudly you tap. Once your quiet tap is a loud bang and your cat is still calm, change the surface you’re tapping to wood, or try to incorporate a sound that has easily spooked him in the past–just make sure to begin quietly and work you way up again. Finally, begin introducing these sounds into your cat’s daily life. Eventually he won’t even notice that clap of thunder from outside.

N.D. 4-H volunteers, longtime families honored

By NDSU Extension Service Morris Davidson of Grand Forks and Louise Rethemeier of Arvilla have been inducted into the North Dakota 4-H Hall of Fame.

The North Dakota 4-H Foundation also honored five families as 4-H century families for 2014-15.

These individuals and families were honored at a recognition ceremony on the North Dakota State University (NDSU) campus.

“The North Dakota 4-H Foundation appreciates the leadership and commitment that the Hall of Fame and Century Family recipients have given to the 4-H program,” says Leann Schafer, chair of the North Dakota 4-H Foundation board. “Together we continue to help young people develop their leadership, public speaking and decision-making skills to prepare them to be tomorrow’s leaders.”

Those inducted into the 4-H Hall of Fame have at least 15 years of involvement in 4-H at the local, county or state level beyond membership in the organization as a youth.

Davidson joined 4-H at age 10 in Bottineau County. His favorite projects were the animal projects. In 1976, Davidson took the position of agriculture agent for the NDSU Extension Service in Grand Forks County.

For many years, he coached the livestock and crop judging teams, and took many of them to Little International and Winter Show contests. He assisted with Achievement Day and the county fair when it returned in the early 1980s. He also was instrumental in reorganizing staff responsibilities in the Extension office so the county could have a full-time 4-H agent in the 1990s.

Davidson became a part-time Extension district director in 1995 and was located in Grand Forks County. As a district director, he continued to support and encourage staff and made sure they had the resources they needed for 4-H events because a common topic during yearly performance reviews was what programs agents were doing to support 4-H in their county. He made sure agents could provide the basic programming needs of 4-H.

##### If your child refuses to wear gloves or mittens, don’t give him the opportunity to take them off once he goes outside to play. Duct tape the cuffs of the gloves to the cuffs of his coat! ##### Make your winter boots a little warmer–and make sure they’re completely waterproof–by lining the bottom of the insides with duct tape.

The tape will create a waterproof seal, and the shiny silver will reflect your body heat back onto your feet.

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Used Tractors New Holland TC24D with loader and backhoe.............................. $15,800 1900 Ford 30 hp, with loader, 4WD, diesel..................................... $9800 Massey Ferguson 230 34 PTO hp, diesel, low hours, consigned........... .............................................. $5500 Kubota M8950dt 96 hp with Westendorf loader.......................... $14,800 Ford TW25 MFWD, cab, 140 PTO hp, with Farmhand XL1140 loader......... ........................................... $26,400

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New Holland 1036 bale wagon, very nice..................................... $14,000

New Holland 330 big square baler, 3x3, 8600 bales.................. $76,900 New Holland BR7090 round baler, wide pickup, twine & net..... $29,000 2014 New Holland BC5060 baler........ ........................................... $12,200 New Holland BR780A round baler, twine only.............................. $9500 John Deere 566 round baler, twine/ net......................................... $9800 John Deere 328 twine baler, very nice..................................... $12,900 John Deere 347 baler, with bale skis... .............................................. $5500 Freeman 200 baler.................... $5000 New Holland 1010 bale wagon.$2200 John Deere 936 11’6” cut disc, flail conditioner.......................... $13,900 John Deere 820 mower conditioner..... .............................................. $7500 2014 New Holland H7220 9-ft.x2” disc mower conditioner.............. $15,000 New Holland 144 inverter......... $4900 H&S 14-wheel, high capacity rake....... .............................................. $9200

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2007 International 9200i Cummins ISX, 400 hp, 10 speed auto shift with clutch pedal, 875,000 miles, 11R22.5 tires on aluminum outside wheels...................$25,500

2002 International 9100 day cab, Cummins N-14, 370 hp, 10 speed, 796,000 miles, low pro 24.5 tires.... ..........................................$22,500

1996 Volvo day cab, Cat 3406E, 435 hp, ONLY 236,478 TOTAL MILES, 11R24.5 tires, T-Ride suspension, 4.11 ratio, Eaton 404 full locking differentials............$22,500

1988 Volvo Cummins Big Cam 350, 15 speed, near new cap tires. Fresh annual inspection............... $13,500

1995 Freightliner flat top sleeper, Cat 3406E, 10 speed, 11R24.5 tires, new brakes, 228” wheelbase, 3.90 ratio, 956,825 miles....$14,900

1984 Kenworth W900B Cummins NTC-400, 13 speed, 3.90, 11R24.5 near new cap tires, Canadian spread Ag-100 suspension, 236” wheelbase, 60” flattop........$17,500

2004 Kenworth W900B Cummins ISX, 450 hp, RTLO18913 13 speed, 11R22.5 tires on aluminum wheels, 60” studio sleeper, 972791 miles, 3.55 ratio.................$41,900

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2007 Kenworth T600 Ultra shift automatic transmission (no clutch pedal), Cat C-13 410 hp, 789,100 miles 3.36 ratio, 11R22.5 tires........ ..........................................$32,500

2006 Peterbilt 387 Cat C15, 466 hp 13 speed, low pro 22.5 virgin Yokohama 35% drive tires, all aluminum wheels, 3.36 ratio, 236” wheelbase.........................$19,500

1998 Kenworth W900L AroCab, Cummins N14, 460 hp, 13 speed, 252” wheelbase, 1,259,000 miles, 3.70 ratio, 11R22.5 tires on aluminum outside wheels...........$35,900

1998 Freightliner FLD 112 Cumkins M-11, 10 speed, papers on overhaul with only 288,000 miles, low pro 22.5 with aluminum steer wheels...............................$13,900

2009 Kenworth T800 day cab, Cummins ISM, 425 hp, 10 speed, 190” wheelbase, 462,000 miles, 2 line wet kit..........................$42,500 1998 Kenworth T800 day cab, Detroit Series 60, 10 speed, 11R24.5 tires, 903,000 miles, 182” wheelbase, 3.90 ratio..................$22,500 1998 Kenworth T800 day cab, Cummins N-14, 435/500 hp, 11R22.5 tires on all aluminum, 2 line wet kit with forward reverse controls, 10 speed, 3.90 ratio, 180” wheelbase......................... $22,500 1995 Kenworth T800 day cab, Cummins N-14, 435 hp, 46,000 Lb. double locking rears on Henrickson suspension, 15 speed, 4.56 ratio, 186” wheelbase, 11R24.5 tires....... ..........................................$18,500 1995 Kenworth T800 48” flat top sleeper, Cummins M-11, 370 hp, 10 speed, 11R22.5 tires, 244” wheelbase.........................$15,900

1998 Peterbilt 379 EXHD Cat 3406E, 550 hp, 18 speed, 11R24.5 virgin tires, drop visor, American Class interior, 244” wheelbasem 3.90 ratio............................ $35,900 2000 Peterbilt 379 EXHD Cummins N-14 460 hp, 13 speed, American Class interior, good virgin tires, two tone paint, sharp looker!!......... .......................................... $38,900

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2006 Kenworth T800 Cat C-15 Aerocab, 435 hp, 10 speed, low pro 22.5 virgin tires on all aluminum wheels, 244” wheelbase. Just had an annual inspection and is ready for work.............................. $34,500

2007 Peterbilt 379EXHD day cab, Cat C15, 475 hp, RTLO18913, 13 speed, new 11R22.5 tires, power windows, 578,156 miles, new brakes................................$54,500

2005 Peterbilt 378 short hood, Cat C-15, 550 hp, 13 speed, 10 new 11R24.5 tires, aluminum outside wheels, 244” wheelbase, 3.55 ratio, 679,000 miles....................$49,500

2001 Peterbilt 378 set back, Cat C10 350 hp, 15 speed, 5.57 ratio, nice virgin tires, only 111,935 ECM verified miles!.....................$27,500

1997 Peterbilt 377 day cab, Detroit series 60, 430 hp, 9 speed, 3.70 ratio, low pro 22.5 on all aluminum wheels, 214” wheelbase....$19,500

1984 Kenworth W900B dump truck, Cummins, 15-ft. box, spring suspension........................ $18,500

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1985 International dump truck, big cam, 300 hp, 13 speed, plumbed for a pup, 14-ft. box............$18,500

1999 Volvo dump truck, 17-ft. box, Detroit series 60, 10 speed, steerable lift axle, pintle hitch with air and light hookups..............$39,500

2000 Kenworth W900B Detroit Series 60 470 hp, 13 speed, 244” wheelbase, 60” AroCab sleeper, 3.90 ratio, 11R22.5 virgin tires........ ..........................................$32,500

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1999 Kenworth T800 AroCab, Detroit Series 60,500 hp, 13 speed, rebuilt, low miles, 997,000 miles, 4.33 ratio with rear locking differential, AG400 suspension, 11R22.5 tires on all aluminum wheels.......... ..........................................$32,500

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1980 Fruehauf aluminum insulated tank trailer, 7000 gallon, 11R24.5 tires....................................... $7500

2006 Construction Trailer Specialist Pack mule belly dump, 40-ft., low pro 24.5 tires......................$23,500

2007 XL80 MDE specialized RGN extendable low boy, 48-ft.x102”, extendable to 70-ft. with a 28-ft. to 50-ft. well, mechanical detach, low pro 22.5 tires on aluminum wheels, good tires and brakes, good deck................................... $45,900

1979 Bame 20-ft. pintle hitch trailer, 3 axle rated for 18,000 lbs, 5-ft. draw bar, 14.5-ft. main deck, 4.5-ft. beaver tail, fold down ramps, electric brakes.............................$2900

Visit us on the web 1969 Kari-Kool stainless insulated tank, 5750 gallon, was hauling clean water, 11R22.5 tires on Bud wheels, spring suspension.$13,500

1991 Homemade self-contained water trailer with pump and spray heads, Detroit diesel motor...............$10,000

1990 Ranco tandem axle belly dump, center-point suspension...... ..........................................$14,500

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1989 Wilson Muv-all 43-ft.x96” hydraulic tail trailer, 10.00R15 tires, new brakes, steel deck, hydraulic winch, ready for work......... $19,900 48-ft. step deck moving van trailer with side doors...................... $5900 1988 McCoullogh 48-ft. x 102” spread axle aluminum flatbed, low pro 24.5 tires on steel wheels......... .............................................$7900

1998 Eco 12-ton pintle hitch trailer, 25-ft. overall, 20-ft. flat deck, 5-ft. beavertail, 6-ft. ramps...........$4900

1979 Steel 45-ft. step deck trailer, air ride, close tandem........... $8500

He retired from Extension in 2003 but continues to support the Grand Forks 4-H program by judging at the county fair and communication arts events. He enjoys spending time with youth and seeing them in action.

Rethemeier has been given several awards for her work with 4-H. She was named the Grand Forks County Representative 4-H Club Leader in 1986, an award sponsored by the Grand Forks County commissioners. She received the Meritorious Service to 4-H Award in 1990 and the Friend of 4-H Award in 2012.

4-H has been an important part of Rethemeier’s life, and she made sure it was part of her family’s life for the next two generations. Her work has impacted hundreds of 4-H’ers through the years.

Any family whose years as 4-H members, leaders and/or volunteers add up to 100 or more is eligible to be named a North Dakota 4-H century family. Those receiving that designation this year are the: • Jon Beneda family of Walsh County, with a combined 105 years of service in 4-H • Grinde-Bergstrom family of Traill County, with a combined 116 years of service in 4-H • Kermit and Marcy Hansen family of Ward and Cass counties, with a combined 102 years of service in 4-H • Mitchell Leier family of Logan County, with a combined 116 years of service in 4-H • The Lind family of Burke and Pierce counties, with a combined 109 years of service in 4-H

Tough love for trees

40-ft. container with swing doors........ ................................................ $4000 1980 Adobe tandem axle end dump pup, 12-ft. box. Just in, call for info........................................$4500 1974 Alli tandem axle end dump pup, 12-ft. box. Just in, call for info.. .............................................$4500 1973 Commercial tandem axle end dump pup, 12-ft. box. Just in, call for info............................$4500

N.D. 4-H volunteers, longtime families honored

(4) Reefer storage trailers, 28-ft. 32-ft.............................. $2900 each

2008 Fontaine Magnitude 55 ton non-ground bearing RGN, 25-ft. well, 51-ft. over all, 275/70R22.5 tires, rear lift axle................ $48,500

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Treating you fruit trees like they’ve been bad will yield a good crop. A newspaper rolled up works well to smack the trunks and get the sap moving more efficiently through the branches, which, in turn, helps the tree produce more fruit. Think of it like a massage to increase blood flow. And be prepared for strange looks from passersby. ##### “The way taxes are, you might as well marry for love.”

Sales from horticulture operations up

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the 2014 Census of Horticultural Specialties report, which shows that horticulture operations sold a total of $13.8 billion in floriculture, nursery and specialty crops in 2014, up 18 percent since 2009. The number of horticulture operations in the United States increased 8 percent during this time to 23,221.

“This report contains the results of the tenth Census of Horticultural Specialties,” said Chairman of the Agricultural Statistics Board Mark Harris. “First conducted in 1889, the horticulture census provides data on industries for which there are no other comprehensive data sources. It is a valuable tool to highlight the contribution horticulture growers bring to state-level economies – whether in sales earned or expenses paid for hired labor.”

Horticulture production was concentrated in 10 states which accounted for 65 percent of all U.S. horticulture sales in 2014.

California ($2.88 billion), Florida ($1.80 billion) and Oregon ($932 million) led the nation in sales.

Other key findings from the 2014 Census of Horticultural Specialties report include: Family- or individually-owned operations made up the largest number operations, accounting for 53 percent, but corporately owned operations accounted for 76 percent of sales ($10.5 billion).

Total industry expenses were up 16 percent since 2009, with labor being the largest, accounting for 37 percent of total expenses in 2014.

Food crops grown under cover gained in prominence as the number of operations engaged in this practice increased 71 percent to 2,521.

“Because horticulture production is becoming more diverse in the United States, NASS worked with key stakeholders to ensure the 2014 Census of Horticultural Specialties would meet the needs of growers, industry leaders, and policymakers,” said Harris. “We added 60 new items to the questionnaire to provide the most up-to-date assessment of current industry trends, including items like peonies, lavender, rudbeckia, cacti and succulents.”

The top commodities in U.S. horticulture sales reflect this very diversity. The top commodities sold in 2014, and compared to 2009, were: · Nursery stock, $4.27 billion, up 11 percent · Annual bedding/garden plants, $2.57 billion, up 11 percent · Sod, sprigs and plugs, $1.14 billion, up 30 percent · Potted flowering plants, $1.08 billion, up 24 percent · Potted herbaceous perennials, $945 million, up 12 percent · Food crops under protection, $797 million, up 44 percent The Census of Horticultural Specialties is part of the larger Census of Agriculture program. It provides information on the number and types of establishments engaged in horticultural production, value of sales, varieties of products, production expenses and more. All operations that reported producing and selling $10,000 or more of horticultural crops on the 2012 Census of Agriculture were included in this special study. ##### California is the country’s leading producer of tree nuts.

Nearly 90 percent of each year’s tree nut production is harvested from the state’s orchards, including almost all almonds, pistachios and walnuts. ##### Farmland is about 66 percent of the land use in the state of Missouri. ##### The first Farm Bill was passed in 1933.

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ROTARY

(R) = “Reconditioned”

(R) 2013 John Deere S670 premium cab, XM radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 color Touchscreen Command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top cover, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001466. (4). Was $245,500.......... ....................................Now $216,950 .

SAVE $28,550 (R) 2013 John Deere S670 premium cab, XM radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 color Touchscreen Command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top cover, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001463. (4). Was $299,000.......... ....................................Now $238,500 .

SAVE $60,500 2012 John Deere S670 premium cab, HID lighting, AutoTrac ready, 7” GS3 touch screen color display, 3 speed hydro, heavy duty thick skin rotors, heavy duty torque variable speed laterial tilt feederhouse with reverser, 2 speed fine cut chopper, 800/70R38 front tires with 6.5” spacers, 28L-26 rear tires, 26-ft. high output unloading auger, 5 year 3000 hour JD PowrGard warranty remaining. #16001505. (4).

Was $238,000.............Now $205,000 .

SAVE $33,000 2006 John Deere 9860STS 2WD, small grain, singles, chopper, lateral tilt feederhouse, ATU, 22.5” unloading auger, Dial-A-Speed header control, hydraullic fore & aft, fine cut chopper with chaff spreader, Contour Master, heavy duty variable speed feederhouse, 800/65R32 R1 drive tires, service lights with alternator, header height resume, sensing & float, small wire concave, hopper topper. #16001493. (2). Was $198,000.......... ....................................Now $154,000 .

SAVE $44,000

FLEX HEADERS

2013 John Deere 640FD 40-ft., pickup reel, cross auger, automatic header flight sensing. #16002409................$71,500 2013 John Deere 640FD 40-ft., pickup reel. #16002576. (4). Was $86,500. .......................................Now $73,000 .

SAVE $13,500 2013 John Deere 635F 35-ft., composite auger fingers. #16002431.......$33,250 2012 John Deere 635F 35-ft. pickup reel. #16002327..............................$32,000 2011 John Deere 635F 35-ft., auger composite fingers. #16002336. (1)..$30,500 2009 John Deere 635 35-ft., finger reel. #16002386..............................$22,000 2006 John Deere 635F 35-ft., finger reel. #16002237..............................$20,500 2006 John Deere 635F 35-ft., pickup reel, composite fingers, high stone dam. #16002264..............................$20,500 2004 John Deere 635F auger composite fingers. #16002271. (4)...........$13,250 2004 John Deere 635F auger composite fingers, HH sensing & Contour sensor. #16002243. (3)........................$16,950 2006 John Deere 630F 30-ft., pickup reel. #16002573..............................$20,500 2013 MacDon FD75 45-ft. flex draper. #16002580..............................$79,500 2012 MacDon FD70 45-ft. flex draper, gauge wheels. #16002578. (1)............. ................................................$66,500 2011 MacDon FD70 45-ft. flex draper, transport kit. #16002579.........$69,000 2001 Agco Gleaner 800 30-ft. flex header. #16002182. (1)...........................$9500

(R) 2011 John Deere “4WD” 9770STS 3 speed hydro, premium header control, Touchset automatic combine adjust, Contour Master feederhouse, bullet rotor, with high capacity 22.5-ft. unloading system, fine cut wide spread straw chopper. #16001308. (1).

Was $195,000.............Now $183,500 .

SAVE $11,500 2010 John Deere 9770STS 2WD, duals, lateral tilt feederhouse, general purpose chaffer, Contour Master, heavy duty variable speed feeder house, 600/65R38 R1W steering tires, sidehill cleaning shoe package, small wire concave, 20.8R-38 dual drive tires, 3.15” header lift cylinder, 26’ unloading auger, hydraulic fore & aft reel control, Zenon lighting, chopper with power tailboard, 1230 separator hours. #16001544. (3).................... $169,000 (R) 2009 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, level land variable speed feederhouse, high capacity feederhouse cylinder, deluxe header controls, small wire concave, regular chaffer, 800/65R-32 drivers, 18.4/26 steering tires, 1365 separator hours. #16001516. (4). Was $206,500. ....................................Now $183,500 .

SAVE $23,000 2008 John Deere 9770STS yield monitor, heavy duty variable speed Contour Master feeder house, 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, fine cut straw chopper, chaff spreader, 22’5” high speed unloading auger, xenon lighting package. #16001508.

Was $153,500...............Now 131,500 .

SAVE $22,000 (R) 2004 John Deere 9760STS combine, 3 position header height control, Harvest Doc, Touchset concave adjustment, 22.5-ft. high capacity unloading system, twin disk straw spreader, 18.4R-42 dual drive tires, 18.4R-26 steering tires, HID lighting. #16001413.

(4). Was $128,000.......Now $109,750 .

SAVE $18,250 (R) 2001 John Deere 9750STS variable speed feederhouse, Greenstar monitor with yield, deluxe header controls, 20-ft. unloading auger, fine cut chopper, 800/65R32 drive tires and 16.9x26 steering tires, buddy seat, engine heater, AM/FM/CASS/WB, in cab draper control, service lights, 4-ft. axle spacers. #16001440. (1).$78,500

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

Was $313,000.............Now $299,950 .

SAVE $13,050 2012 John Deere T670 “Conventional”, premium cab, easy to operate controls, GS3 Command Center touch display, 3 speed electric shift transmission, dual range 26” cylinder, 8-wing beater, extra-fine cut straw chopper, JD link & farm site ready, 345 separator hours. #16001527. (1). Was $280,000. ....................................Now $263,750 .

SAVE $16,250 1997 John Deere 9600 Dial-A-Matic header height, 20-ft. unloading auger, chopper/wide spread with or without deflector, 30.5x32 12 ply, 16.9x26, full view wiper, hydraulic fore/aft reel, Deer Delco AM/FM radio, windrow attachment, 260 hp engine, dual range cylinder, chaff spreader. #16001542.

(1). Was $41,000...........Now $36,750 .

SAVE $4250 (R) 1993 John Deere 9600, 260 hp, DialA-Speed reel control, hydraulic fore/ aft, 20-ft. unloading auger, 30.5x32 drive tires, 14.9x24 steering tires, straw spreader. #16001470. (2).

Was $27,500.................Now $20,750 .

SAVE $6750 1983 John Deere 8820 combine with 30.5x32 tires, chopper and chaff spreader. #16001482. (4).

Was $12,500....................Now $8350 .

SAVE $4150

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PICKUP HEADERS

GRAIN CART

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2012 Brent 1394 Avalanch 1300 bushel capacity, walking tandem axles, tarp, scale, 250 hp minimum hp requirement. #16010063. (1).......................... $72,500 2013 New Leader L3030G4 John Deere 11-ft. 409 spreader box, TR1000 New Leader trailer. #14200917................... .Rental Return SAVE Thousands $$$

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2014 John Deere 615P 15-ft. with 179” BPU. #120022242. (4).............$33,500 1996 John Deere 914P 14-ft., Dial-ASpeed reel control. #16002588. (1)..... ...................................................$6175

MISCELLANEOUS

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

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

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

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

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

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CORN HEADS

2013 John Deere 612C (12) row, 30”, opposed knife stalk row, AutoTrac Rowsense. sensors. #16002446. (4)... ................................................$68,750 2012 John Deere 612C with 30” spacing, and 12 row, opposed knife stalk, AutoTrac Rowsense. #16002448. (2).......... ................................................$64,500 2012 John Deere 612C 30” spacing, 12 row, opposed knife stalk row, AutoTrac Rowsense sensors. #16002447. (2).... ................................................$64,500

AUGER HEADERS

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

2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft., double sickle, gauge wheels, pickup reel, hydraulic fore & aft, single point hookup transportation system. #16002260....... ................................................$36,500 2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft., transport with lights, poly tine pickup reel. #16002572. (1)........................$36,500 2009 John Deere 635D 36-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit. #16002380. (1)......... ................................................$36,500 2002 John Deere 936D Dial-A-Speed reel control, poly tine pickup reel, fore & aft reel control, road transport with lights, gauge wheels, multi connection point hookup. #16002616. (2)..........$20,750 2000 John Deere 936D road transport with lights, poly tin pickup reel. #16002390.

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

(1)............................................$34,500 2009 Honey Bee 42-ft., with JD adapter, pickup reel, transport system. #16002440. (3)........................$41,500 2007 Honey Bee 422 42-ft. draper header with pickup reel, transportation kit and John Deere adapter. #16002441. ........ ................................................$32,750 Honey Bee 36-ft., pickup reel, transport, JD 9600 hook up. #16002601. (4)........ ................................................$13,500 1994 Honey Bee SP25 25-ft. with JD 900 series adapter. #16002372. (1)..$11,950 2003 MacDon 963 36-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit, 60 Series JD adapter. #16002193..............................$18,250

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

CONVENTIONAL/WALKER

(Bale your Straw!!)

(R) 2014 John Deere T670 “Conventional combine”, premium cab, easy to operate controls, GS3 Touch display command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, dual range 26” cylinder, rear 8 wing beater, extra fine cut chopper, laterial tilt feeder house, 800/65R32 drive tires, 540/65R30 steering tires, JD link & Farm Site ready. #16001528. Was $313,000...... ....................................Now $299,950 .

SAVE $13,050

2014 John Deere 635D 35-ft., finger reel, transportation kit. #16002598. (1)........ ................................................$64,500 2014 John Deere 635D 35-ft., finger pickup reel, transportation kit. #16002605.

(1)............................................$64,500 2013 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit. #16002410. (1)........ ................................................$56,500 2012 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel, transportation package. #16002443.

(4)............................................$48,000 2011 John Deere 640D 40-ft., pickup reel, road transport kit with lights. #16002396. (4)........................$53,000 2011 John Deere 635D 35-ft., poly tine pickup reel, road transport with lights. #16002369. (1)........................$47,500 2011 John Deere 635D 35-ft. header, road transport with lights. #16002349. (1).... ................................................$41,500 2011 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel, road transport kit, lights. #16002347.

(1)............................................$41,000 2010 John Deere 635D 35-ft., finger reel, transportation kit. #16002421. (3)........ ................................................$37,500 (R) 2010 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit. #16002330.

(1)............................................$37,500 2010 John Deere 635D 36-ft., poly tine pickup reel, road transport with lights, cutterbar with full width skid shoes. #16002583. (4)........................$37,500

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TRACKS

2013 John Deere 9560RT 560 hp, 18/6 powershift transmssion, Command View cab, XM satelite, hi flo hydraulic system, 5 remotes, 1000 PTO, 36” tracks, HID lighting, leather trim, electric mirrors, dual beam radar sensor, motor seal drain, 13.5L IT compliant engine, 6th valve, extra weights, power beyond. 720 hours. #16003970. (1).

Was $437,500..............Now $344,500 .

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

Was $265,000..............Now $242,950 .

SAVE $22,050

2010 John Deere 9630T 530 engine hp., 6 hydraulic, 36” Durabilt HD 5500 tracks, front, side & bogie weights, deluxe comfort cab package, leather, HID lighting, AutoTrac ready, dual beam radar, 1000 PTO, AM/FM radio with weather band & CD. #16003663. (1). Was $265,000.. .....................................Now $235,950 .

SAVE $29,050

2008 John Deere 9630T 530 engine hp, 5 hydraulic remotes, 30” Durabilt HD tracks, front & bogie weights, deluxe cab package, HID lighting, AutoTrac ready, dual beam radar sensor, AM/ FM radio with weather band and CD, right hand & left hand electric mirrors, business band antenna, premium seat. #16003638. (2). Was $235,000............ .....................................Now $190,750 .

SAVE $44,250

4WD

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

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

Was $297,500.............. Now $267,000 .

SAVE $30,500

2003 John Deere 9320 18x6 powershift, power differential lock, 4 hydraulic remotes, 710/70R42 duals, comfort package cab, Greenstar ready harness, true ground speed sensor, wheel weights. #16003952. (1). Was $123,500. ..................................... Now $112,500 .

SAVE $11,000 2004 John Deere 9320 deluxe comfort package, power differential lock, 18/6 powershift transmission, backup alarm, AM/FM/WB/CD, instructional seat. #16013032. (2)......................$145,000

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

Was $37,950.................. Now $24,575 .

SAVE $13,375

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

1976 John Deere 8630 Sound Gard cab, 3 hydraulic remotes, 20.8x34 dual tires. #16003777. (4). Was $18,500.............. ....................................... Now $13,750 .

SAVE $4750 2006 John Deere 9520 520 hp, powershift transmission, 4 hydraulic remotes, 710/70R38 duals, standard cab with active seat, wheel weights, Greenstar ready. #16003830. (1). Was $159,000.. ..................................... Now $110,250 .

SAVE $48,750

2002 John Deere 9520 520 hp., powershift, 4 hydraulic remotes, differential lock, 620/70R46 radial tires, standard cab with comfort package, HID lighting, wheel weights. #16003957.

Was $149,000................ Now $99,500 .

SAVE $49,500 2003 John Deere 9420 24/6 manual transmission, 425 hp, 4 hydraulic remotes, power differential lock, Goodyear 620/70R46 tires, wheel weights, HD Grudgeon Brg. comfort package cab, premier lighting package, AM/FM stereo. #16003971. (1)..........$140,000

JOHN DEERE ROW CROP - 100 hp. plus

2012 John Deere 8360R 360 hp with Intel power management, IVT transmission, 60 gpm hydraulic pump, 4 hydraulic remotes, premium Commandview II cab, AutoTrac ready, dual beam radar sensor, 1000 PTO, 3-pt. hitch, 710/70R42 rear dual tires, ILS front axle with 480/70R34 dual tires and fenders, HID lighting, wheel weights. #16003845. (4). Was $265,000.......... ....................................Now $229,950 .

SAVE $35,050

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

(R) 1989 John Deere 4455 MFWD, 142 PTO hp, powershift transmission, cab, air conditioning, heater, 3 hydraulic remotes, 540/1000 PTO, JD 280 loader, bucket, grapple fork, “Major Reconditioning”. #16003972. (2).

Was $63,500.................Now $54,500 .

SAVE $9000 2010 John Deere 7330 MFWD, 125 PTO hp, 20/20 Auto Quad transmission, 540/1000 PTO, Cat 2 3-pt. hitch, premium cab, cornerpost exhaust, air ride seat, AM/FM weatherband radio, 480/8R42 rear tires, 380/85R30 front tires, JD 741 loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple fork, 3-way joystick control. #16003982. (2). Was $124,500. ......................................Now $90,500 .

SAVE $34,000

CASE IH ROW CROP - 100 hp. plus

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

Was $79,500.................Now $76,500 .

SAVE $3000

UTILITY TRACTORS 40-100 hp

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

(1). Was $147,000.......Now $129,950 .

SAVE 17,050

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

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

COMPACT TRACTORS 1-40 hp

GRAIN VACS

ANTIQUE TRACTORS

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

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

After Hours Sales:

JOHN DEERE

2012 John Deere 7280R 280 hp with Intel power management, IVT transmission, 63CC/43 gpm hydraulic pump, 5 hydraulic remotes, rear 540/1000 PTO, rear Cat. 3 3-pt. hitch, front 1000 PTO, front Cat. 3 3-pt. hitch, Michelin 650/85R38 rear tires, 600/70R30 front tires with ILS suspension and active command steering, air/hydraulic trailer braking, 7” color display, joystick control, foot throttle, electric mirrors. #16003984. (3). Was $202,000 ....................................Now $182,500 .

SAVE 19,500

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

2012 John Deere 7215R 215 hp, IVT transmission, 43 gpm hydraulic pump, 3 hydraulic remotes, triple link suspension, 420/90R30 front tires with fenders, 620/70R42 rear tires with 1400 lbs. weights, XM satellite radio, HID lighting, cold weather package, H480 loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple fork, joystick control. #16013029. (3). ............................................ $196,000 1997 John Deere 7810 FWA, 150 PTO hp, 16x16 PowerQuad transmission with left hand reverser, 3 hydraulic remotes, 540/1000 PTO, Cat 3 3-pt. hitch, 18.4x42 rear tires, 14.9x30 front with fenders, rear wheel weights, deluxe cab, foot throttle, cold weather package, JD 741 loader, bucket, grapple fork. #16004000. (1).

Was $75,000.................Now $62,750 .

SAVE $12,250

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

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

HAY PROCESSING

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

Check Out Our WEBSITE: www.fesmt.com

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AIR SEEDERS

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

AIR HOE DRILL

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

(3). Was $149,000.......Now $135,500 .

SAVE $13,500

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

(1)........................................ $135,000 2005 Bourgault 5710 53-ft., 10” row spacing, 450 lb trips, square seed boots, speed lock adapters, mid-row II banders, double shoot air system. #16005207. (1)...................... $31,000

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

“Only 24,500 acres”. #16005348. (3).

Was $79,000.................Now $67,500 .

SAVE $11,500

AIR SEEDERS

RENTAL UNITS AVAILABLE

2006 Flexi-Coil 5500 70-ft., 10” spacing, 550# trips, 1”x2” C shanks, flotation tires, double shoot air system, primary optical blockage on seed run, 3.5” steel packers wheels, Dutch low draft paired row carbide tips with 2002 Flexi-Coil 2340 tow behind variable rate meter drive, dual fan, 8” auger with air seeder hopper with 2007 NH SC430 leading cart, 430 bushel 3 compartment, variable rate drive metering system, 10-ft. auger, 18.4x28 R1 duals, dual fan. #16005309. (1). Was $99,000. ......................................Now $85,000 .

SAVE $14,000

2003 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft., 12” spacing, all run blockage, semi-pneumatic packers, 4” carbide points with 2340 tow between cart with 230 bushel capacity, 60/40 split, variable rate, semi hopper. #16005334. (3)..$32,500

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

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

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

AIR DISC DRILL

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

Was $210,500............ Now $190,500 .

Save $20,000

2009 Bourgault 3710 60-ft., “No-Till” independent coulter disc, 10” spacing, mid-row banders, 4.5” semi-pneumatic packer wheels, narrow 3” cleaner wheel, double shoot, Bourgault 6550 tow behind 4-tank car. #16005350. (1).

Was $210,000.............Now $179,000 .

SAVE $31,000

AIR CART

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

CORN PLANTER

TILLAGE

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

Was $145,000............ Now $127,500 .

SAVE $17,500

2004 John Deere 1890 no-till, 42-ft., 7.5” spacing, 4.5” smooth gauge wheel, 1910-270 bushel tow between air cart, 8” load-unload auger. #16005364.

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

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

2012 Summers “Rental” 50-ft. super coulter. #13011076..................................... ............. $$$ Rental Return Save $$$

Consumer Products SIDE BY SIDE

2012 John Deere 825I camo gator, 12” tires, benchseat, deluxe cargo box. #16007529. (3)........................$9150

2012 John Deere RSX850i green sport gator, 14” Maxxis Bighorn tires, bucket sport seat, sports package. #16007575...........................$12,995 Case/IH 4012 40-ft., 12” spacing, single shoot with Case/IH 2300 tank, “New” carbide tips”. #16005357. (4).$35,000

CONVENTIONAL DRILLS

John Deere 9450 30-ft. drills, 7” spacing, Acra points, fertilizer box, transport. #16005362. (1)...................... $17,500

2013 Bourgault 3710 60-ft., 10” spacing, low disc scraper, MRB3 with closer tine, blockage monitor, double shoot, single run, no clnr wheel, 4.5” ext should packers with 6700ST tank, double shoot, 4-tank metering package, dual fan, bag lift system, 650/75R34 duals, steel augers with Bourgault 591 monitor. #16005285.

Was $295,000.............Now $262,000 SAVE $33,000

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

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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) Check out our website: www.fesmt.com

After Hours Sales:

JOHN DEERE

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

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

SKID STEER

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

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

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

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

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

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

SWATHERS

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

Mammoth TH880 4x4 utility vehicle, runs, needs some TLC............................... ..........................$$ Make A Offer $$

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

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

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

Trader’s Dispatch, January 2016 – Page C9

(R) = “Reconditioned”

SQUARE BALER

COMMERCIAL SPRAYERS AND ROUND BALERS

Up to 5 years 0% INTEREST available

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

SPRAYERS

ROUND BALERS JOHN DEERE

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

SKID STEER ATTACHMENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2014 John Deere R4038 self-propelled, radio, tier 4 engine, SS eductor, 120ft. booms, wheel slip control, boom air purge, Xenon HID field lighting, radar, full ams, fence row nozzles. #16014186. (1). Was $349,000. ....................................Now $315,500 .

SAVE $33,500

2014 John Deere R4038 self-propelled, 3000 receiver, SF1 activation, JD section control, radio, 9.0L tier 4 engine, 420/80R46, SS eductor, 120-ft. booms, 15” nozzles, wheel slip control, boom air purge, Xenon HID field lighting. #16014197. (4). Was $335,000. ....................................Now $310,500 .

SAVE $24,500

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

Was $357,000.............Now $299,500 .

SAVE $57,500

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

Was $221,000..................... $205,000 .

SAVE $16,000

2011 Top Air TA2400 132-ft. suspended boom, 2400 gallon tank, 480-80R50 duals, Powerglide auto height, Raven 4400 monitor, Greenleaf nozzles. #16014161. (1). Was $69,500. ......................................Now $51,995 .

SAVE $17,505

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

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

(4).......................................... $20,750 2007 John Deere 4930 commercial, 1200 gallon tank, 120-ft. booms with BoomTrac Pro automatic leveling system, 480/80R50 tires, fenders, Greenstar GS2 display, AutoTrac ready, auto air spring level system, HID Xenon lighting. #16014111. (1). Was $173,500. ....................................Now $149,750 .

SAVE $23,750 2012 Summers Ultimate 133-ft., 1650 gallon, Norac boom height, duals, JD section control. #16014191. (1).......... .............................................. $48,000

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

(3). Was $284,500.......Now $249,000 .

SAVE $35,500

COMPANY TRAILER

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

Was $184,500.............Now $139,000 .

SAVE $45,000

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

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

After Hours Sales:

JOHN DEERE

2011 John Deere 4940 480/80R50 tires, SS eductor delivery system, 120-ft. booms, 2630 display with AutoTrac SF1 software & section control, inject foam marker, wheel slip control, Xenon HID field lighting, radar speed sensor, row crop fenders, ultra low sprayer tips. #16014176. (3). Was $286,500. ....................................Now $241,500 .

SAVE $45,000

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

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

Was $129,000.............Now $119,000 .

SAVE $10,000

AG MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS GLOBAL GUIDANCE

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

2005 Summers Ultimate 120-ft. suspended boom, 1500 gallon tank, Norac boom height system. #16014194. (4).. .............................................. $26,750

2007 Brandt SB4000 suspended boom, 90-ft., 1600 gallon tank, windcones, auto rate control, hydraulic drive, double nozzles with 1-tip, touchdown wheels, Norac boom system, duals. #16014188. (4)...................... $24,500

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

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HAY FOR SALE 2nd and 3rd cutting alfalfa and alfalfa/grass, 600 ton, 3x3 mid-size................................$125-145 per ton

Call Chris Ostberg • Fairfield, MT 406-590-1688

TRUCKS AND TRAILERS FOR SALE AT REDDIG EQUIPMENT TRUCKS

1980 International water truck, leaky tank, water system as shown, 13-speed, 400 Cummins, runs........................................ $8000 1990 Kenworth dump truck, Cummins engine, good rear tires, nice dump truck..................................................................Call

TRAILERS

1980 Arnes lowboy 28-ft. bed, 9-ft. wide, 5-ft. beavertail, 8-ft. upperdeck........................................................................ $11,000 1998 Challenger low boy, 35 ton with detachable gooseneck...... ..................................................................................... $11,000 2004 Hayes 14,000 lb. trailer, works good, with ramps and spare. ........................................................................................ $2800 Load King belly dump, 42-ft. long, 2 axle....................... $12,000 Lowboy trailer 16-ft. well, 24.5 rubber, flip over ramps, 8-ft., 6-ft. wide older trailer, still getting the job done...................... $5000 1968 Peerless log trailer, bumps, headache rack and various other attachments.................................................................... $3500 Fire Tank & Trailer water tank trailer for fighting fires, 300 gallon fire system, suction and pressure system, small and large hoses, foam applicator, gas pump, works very well, includes trailer.... ........................................................................................ $5500

View all on our website: www.reddigequipment.com

Reddig Equipment and Repair 406-755-7595 (Office) • 406-755-4080 (Fax)

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Nebraska Extension offers training for commercial, noncommercial applicators

By Emilee (Dorn) Siel, Pesticide Safety Education Program and 25, April 14 Nebraska’s commercial and noncom• Norfolk: Madison County Extension mercial pesticide applicators seeking firstOffice, Lifelong Learning Center, 601 E. time certification or recertification of their Benjamin Ave., February 2 and 25 license to use or purchase restricted-use • North Platte: UNL West Central Repesticides in 2016 can get training through search and Extension Center, 402 W. State the Nebraska Extension Pesticide Safety Farm Road, February 2 and 25, March 22, Education Program.

April 14 Training is offered at a variety of loca• Omaha: Douglas/Sarpy County Extentions statewide from January through April, sion Office, 8015 W. Center Road, February said Clyde Ogg, Nebraska Extension pesti2, March 22, April 14 cide safety educator.

• Scottsbluff: UNL Panhandle Research The program has sent commercial/ and Extension Center, 4502 Ave. I, February noncommercial pesticide applicators with 2 and 25, March 22, April 14 certifications expiring in April a schedule • Valentine: Cherry County Extension booklet that has certification information Office, 365 N. Main St., Suite 3, March 24. and dates. Copies of the booklet are availRecertification in several applicator able at local extension offices, by phoning categories is offered at the following locathe pesticide safety education office at 800tions and dates. Available categories vary 627-7216 or 402-472-1632 or by visiting at each of the locations; check the pesticide http://pested.unl.edu/commercialschedule. applicator education schedule booklet for “Commercial applicators are those using details. Preregistration required at http:// restricted-use pesticides, and in some cases pested.unl.edu: general-use pesticides, on a contract or • Beatrice: Gage County Extension Offor-hire basis,” Ogg said. “Noncommercial fice, Fairgrounds, 1115 W. Scott, February applicators are those applying these same 4, 23, March 24 pesticides to sites owned by an employer • Columbus: Platte County Courthouse, or for a governmental agency or political 2610 14th St., February 23 subdivision of the state.”

• Fremont: Dodge County Extension OfAdvance registration is required for all fice, 1206 W. 23rd St., February 4, March 24 initial commercial/noncommercial appli• Grand Island: College Park, Hall cator training and most other training sesCounty Extension Office, 3180 W. Hwy. sions. A $60 fee applies for each applicator 34, February registering for the sessions, regardless of 4, 23 the number of categories selected. Required • Holdrege: Phelps County Fairgrounds, study materials for initial training range Ag Center, 1308 2nd St., February 4, March from $10 to $30 per manual, depending on 24 category.

• Lincoln: Lancaster County Extension Initial certification requires passing a Office, 444 Cherrycreek Rd., February 4, general standards exam and one or more 23, March 24 specific applicator categories, Ogg said.

• Norfolk: Madison County Extension Applicants can study by themselves, but for Office, Lifelong Learning Center, 601 E. best results Ogg recommends combining the Benjamin Ave., February 4, 23, March 24 training with the study materials. “Training • North Platte: UNL West Central Recombined with individual study has the best search and Extension Center, 402 W. State track record for preparing someone to take Farm Rd., February 4, 23, March 24 the state license exams,” he said.

• O’Neill: Holt County Courthouse, 204 Recertification opportunities are avail4th St., March 22, 31 able at several extension offices in February • Omaha: Douglas/Sarpy County Extenand March and at several annual conferencsion Office, 8015 W. Center Rd., February es and trade association meetings early in 4, 23, March 24 2016. The only opportunity for commercial • Scottsbluff: UNL Panhandle Research applicators to recertify in the agricultural and Extension Center, 4502 Ave. I, February plant category and demo/research subcat4, 23, March 31 egory, other than by examination, will be • Valentine: Cherry County Extension at UNL Crop Production Clinics in January.

Office, 365 N. Main St., Suite 3, March 22 Nebraska Extension conducts the training UNL Crop Production Clinics are a great programs, while the Nebraska Department way to recertify in the agricultural pest conof Agriculture (NDA) grants the licenses. trol -- plant category. Pre-register online for NDA testing is offered at initial training lo$65 at http://agronomy.unl.edu/cpc. cations. Questions about individual applica• January 6 – Gering; Gering Civic Centor license status should be directed to NDA ter, 1050 M St. by calling 402-471-2351 or 877-800-4080.

• January 7 – North Platte; Sandhills Initial certification in several categories Convention Center, 2102 S. Jeffers is offered at various locations and dates.

• January 8 – York; Holthus Convention Available categories vary at each of the Center, 3130 Holen Ave. locations; check the schedule booklet or • January 12 – Beatrice; Classics Country website for details. Those seeking initial Club, 1301 Oak St. certification must pre-register for one of the • January 13 – Hastings; Adams County following training sessions and purchase Fairgrounds, 947 S. Baltimore study materials at least 10 days in advance.

• January 14 – Kearney; Younes ConferPre-registration is required at http://pested. ence Center, 416 Talmadge Rd. unl.edu.

• January 19 – Atkinson; Atkinson Com• Beatrice: Gage County Extension Ofmunity Center, 206 W. 5th St. fice, Fairgrounds, 1115 W. Scott, March 22 • January 20 – Norfolk; Lifelong Learn• Columbus: Platte County Courthouse, ing Center, 601 E. Benjamin Ave. 2610 14th St., February 2 • January 21 – ARDC; 1071 County Road • Fremont: Dodge County Extension OfG, Ithaca fice, 1206 W. 23rd St., February 2 Recertification is also available through • Grand Island: College Park, Hall Counattending annual trade organization conferty Extension Office, 3180 W. Highway 34, ences. Conferences offering these opportuFebruary 2 and 25 nities for specific categories include: • Lincoln: Lancaster County Extension Office, 444 Cherrycreek Road, February 2 CONTINUED ON PAGE C11

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By NDSU Extension Service Phyllis Otterness of Tower City and Jeff Ellingson of Bismarck have been honored for their volunteer service to 4-H. The North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service’s Center for 4-H Youth Development presented Otterness with the Salute to Excellence North Dakota 4-H Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Award and Ellingson with the Salute to Excellence North Dakota 4-H Volunteer of the Year Award for 2015.

As a volunteer for the Barnes County 4-H program, Otterness has positively influenced hundreds of youth in the club setting and through her work at county 4-H events. She has served as the main leader for the Better Livestock 4-H Club for 44 years and consistently has one of the largest clubs in the county.

She encourages 4-H’ers to choose projects that best fit them and to do their best. She sets high standards for club members, requiring each one to do at least one demonstration during the club year and strongly encouraging them to participate in at least one judging team to learn problemsolving and decision-making skills. In addition, she expects older 4-H’ers to mentor younger members.

Her caring attitude toward everyone makes people enjoy working with her. Because of her innate ability to work with diverse audiences, such as youth with developmental disabilities, she has earned their trust.

Otterness also has mentored new county Extension agents and been a valuable resource for them on event and club history.

One of her other volunteer roles is serving as a Cloverbud judge during the Barnes County 4-H Achievement Days.

She talks with the 5- to 7-year-olds about their projects in a gentle and encouraging way and as a result, the county 4-H program has lost very few Cloverbuds after their first few Achievement Days.

Ellingson and his wife, Jenny, started the Hay Creek Kids 4-H Club, which has grown from a few kids to more than 20 active members.

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He makes sure he and other volunteers he recruits are available if the 4-H’ers need help with their projects.

He made some of his property available for the club to create a hunger-free garden to grow food for the needy. The club members and their parents have a planting, weeding and harvesting schedule each year. The amount of produce they’ve been able to donate to Bismarck/Mandan-area shelters has grown from 900 to 2,100 pounds.

Under Ellingson’s leadership, the club also has been involved in efforts such as a relay for life and toy drive, as well as fundraising. The booth where club members sell funnel cakes and deep-fried Oreos teaches them about entrepreneurship and taking responsibility.

In addition, he has served as vice president and president of the Morton County 4-H Council, and the county’s shooting sports program coach and coordinator. One year, he was the archery coach for the team that advanced to the 4-H National Invitational.

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The survey was part of a larger study by MSU researchers, including Clain Jones, Perry Miller and Cathy Zabinski, MSU Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences faculty, on soil quality and agronomic responses to cover crop mixtures.

“We included questions about what’s working, what’s not, the benefits producers are seeking, why they would continue using cover crops or have never tried them and how MSU could help,” said Jones.

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“Your Crop Production Specialist” Kremlin, Montana “We also learned there are some misconceptions on the benefits and best management of cover crops,” said Jones.

“Based on our study, research, agency and Extension entities need to continue their efforts to provide information leading to cover crop success.”

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The International Year of Pulses does not refer to that type of pulse. In this instance, pulses are foods such as lentils, chickpeas and split peas. North Dakota and Montana rank as the leading producers of these crops. Internationally, other legumes, including various dry edible beans (kidney, pinto, etc.) are included in the designation of “pulse foods.”

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5. In what two food groups from MyPlate can pulses be found?

6. In what two forms can you buy many pulse foods at the grocery store?

7. What food component in pulses is linked to reducing blood cholesterol levels and promoting a healthy weight?

8. Which ingredient can toughen pulses if added too soon in the cooking process? (For best results, add it during the last 10 minutes of cooking time.)

9. What is the most popular recipe for using chickpeas?

(Hint: It’s a kind of dip or sandwich spread.)

10. Vegetarians usually use pulses to get enough of this nutrient in their diet. Name the nutrient.

The answers are 1) folate; 2) garbanzo beans; 3) split (or whole) peas; 4) drink more liquids; 5) Vegetable and Protein; 6) canned and dry; 7) fiber; 8) salt; 9) hummus; 10) protein.

Try some pulse foods in the coming year. We have numerous tasty recipes for you to try and handouts with more information. See the NDSU “Pulse Crops” website at https:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/food/pulse-crops/publications for a variety of information.

When cooking lentils, dry peas and chickpeas, be sure to follow the cooking directions on the package. Lentils and peas do not require a soaking stage, while chickpeas do.

When using canned legumes (beans, etc.), be sure to drain and rinse them. This removes up to 40 percent of the sodium.

Try some hearty, nutritious soup. Here’s a recipe featuring lentils, one of the pulse foods, courtesy of Alice Henneman, Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County. Round out a soupbased meal with whole-grain bread, sliced apples or pears and low-fat or fat-free milk.

Red Lentil Soup With Butternut Squash, Coconut Milk and Curry 1 Tbsp. canola oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 2 c. dry red lentils 2 c. butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed into 1/2to 1-inch pieces 4 c. reduced-sodium or no-salt-added chicken stock or broth 1 (14-ounce) can lower-fat, unsweetened coconut milk 1 (15-ounce) can diced, no-salt-added tomatoes 1 Tbsp. curry powder (or to your preferences) 1 pinch cayenne pepper Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender. Add garlic after onion is tender and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and bring ingredients to a boil.

Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the squash and lentils are tender.

Makes six main-dish servings. Each serving has 200 calories, 6 grams (g) fat, 9 g protein, 29 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber and 580 milligrams sodium.

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“The study findings suggest that small or large modifications in the food environment can change what and how much consumers eat and waste,” said Byker Shanks.

As part of the study, researchers collected data about food wasted on consumers’ plates, during food preparation and after meal service in Miller Dining Hall. The researchers measured all food waste – or any food that was discarded – by weight.

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By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension A proposal developed by a Kansas State or on-farm activities to reduce or prevent University research team to involve uppollution of surface and groundwater in the stream rural agricultural producers in imwatershed, or the area of land that flows to proving water quality in the Little Arkansas a common waterway.

River and the City of Wichita is making Many farmers already are familiar with steady progress toward becoming reality. the BMPs that would affect the City of If implemented, it will be the first formal Wichita’s plan, such as no-till farming, agreement in Kansas in which an urban vegetated filter strips, and many more. area will pay landowners for practices that The proposal submitted by Moore and her reduce pollutants in public waterways, accolleagues reduces costs for developers, cording to project leader Trisha Moore. provides a financial incentive for farmers, “Urban stormwater runoff contains polsaves money for the City of Wichita, and lutants that degrade water quality, so managpotentially reduces homeowners’ water bill. ing it is important,” said Moore, an assistant “When there are more pollutants in the professor of biological and agricultural enwater, you have to spend more money to gineering. “However, the cost to implement remove them,” Moore said. “If the city is best management practices (BMPs) in urban spending less money to remove pollutants, areas is much greater than in rural areas.” then the consumer pays less to get the qualAs an example, Moore said the cost for ity of drinking water that they’ve come to cities to implement practices to remove expect.” sediment in runoff may cost two to three Even with paying a fee per acre of times more than removing the same amount development, Kansas State University’s of sediment from agricultural areas using a economic analysis indicated that land depractice such as no-till. velopers may save as much as $20,000 over “Compared to individual properties or 50 years on water quality practices alone. housing developments in cities, producers “Those savings may be conservative, as can do more with less money to reduce the the analysis considered only typical, and pollutant load coming down the river,” she not major restorative, maintenance costs,” said.

Moore said.

The university’s proposal affects – and Wichita’s stormwater management board potentially benefits – companies building and public works director Alan King rehousing or business developments, which cently submitted K-State’s proposal to the are required by cities to implement a plan Wichita City Council for approval, which to manage the quality of stormwater runoff would then need permission from the Kanfrom their properties. sas Department of Health and Environment Instead of building and maintaining and the U.S. Environmental Protection expensive stormwater treatment systems Agency to implement the plan. (such as a pond), developers can contribK-State’s proposed plan included input ute a yearly fee that is held as “credit” to from water engineers, economists, and agpay upstream landowners who implement ricultural and watershed specialists; as well BMPs that reduce pollutants in the Little as staff from the City of Wichita and Kansas Arkansas River.

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The proposed fee for new developments, “Too often in urban areas and rural areas, though not yet final, will likely be between we do our own things to improve water $30-$40 per acre per year. The program quality, even when we’re part of the same would be voluntary for landowners and watershed,” Moore said. “The goal of this developers. program in Wichita is to be more effective BMPs describe ways in which landin reaching our overall water quality goals owners are encouraged to manage land by working in partnership.”

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MSU Facilities Director E.J. Hook said that the changes in Miller Dining Hall are a great example of sustainable practices in action.

“The project has demonstrated that collaboration and cooperation are critical in effecting real change,” Hook said. “Most importantly, it shows that together, small changes reap big rewards.”

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New N.D. 4-H Ambassadors selected

By NDSU Extension Service Nine youth have been selected to join the North Dakota 4-H Ambassadors program.

The new team members, the county where they are enrolled in 4-H and where they attend school are: • Ana Braaten - Richland County, Wyndmere High School • Monica Fitterer - Kidder County, Kidder County-Steele High School • Alanna Ivers - Grand Forks County, Thompson High School • Kaitlyn Nelson - Walsh County, Park River High School • Wesley Kemp - Pembina County, Valley-Edinburg High School • Seth Kjellberg - Stutsman County, Montpelier High School • Benjamin Lagein - Towner County, Munich High School • Jill Lagein - Towner County, Munich High School • Aspen Lenning - Mountrail County, Makoti High School “The nine new 4-H’ers were selected into the Ambassadors program because they met and/or exceeded the score required to become a North Dakota state 4-H ambassador,” says Levi Elliot, North Dakota 4-H ambassador selections co-chair. “Some of the traits they were evaluated in included enthusiasm, leadership and dedication to the program, and they also had their resumes judged. We were fortunate to have nine new ambassadors become a part of our family.”

The North Dakota 4-H ambassadors are 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.

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This year’s inductees are Mary Mosier of Coburg, Barbara Sawer of Corvallis, Sherri Jensen of Yamhill, and Sue Weinbrecht of Lebanon. They were honored at a ceremony during the OSU Extension Annual Conference in Corvallis.

“It is such an honor to recognize these four individuals who have made such an imprint on the Oregon 4-H program,” said Pamela Rose, state 4-H youth development program leader. “We are grateful for their service and incredible contributions to improving 4-H for so many young people.”

The Oregon 4-H Hall of Fame was established in 2004 to recognize people who have made a significant impact on the Oregon 4-H program.

Mosier has contributed to Oregon 4-H for more than 20 years as a leader in Lane County and in many roles at the state level. As a superintendent and clerk in the 4-H/FFA youth program at the Lane County Fair, she coordinated the fiber arts and clothing exhibits and competitions, as well as the fashion review and food contests.

Mosier served on the state’s 4-H Home Economics Development Committee from 2001-2009 and helped revise the state’s sewing and clothing program. She was also involved in modernizing the crocheting and knitting projects to include current trends like loom knitting and felting. For 10 years, she taught 4-H leaders in home economics. Mosier, who grew up participating in 4-H in Kansas, has served as chair of the food and nutrition exhibit at the Oregon State Fair and was a member of the fair’s board of trustees.

Sawer was involved in 4-H for 10 years as a youth in Kansas and translated that experience to a 21-year career as a state 4-H specialist with OSU’s Extension Service, making significant contributions in leadership and winning numerous awards that include the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Distinguished Service Award. She helped run CONTINUED ON PAGE C19

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During her time with OSU, Sawer became heavily involved in the Oregon 4-H Latino Outreach project as an expert in the design of culturally responsive approaches to program evaluation. She also had a significant impact on the Judges Are Teachers, Too initiative and Parents and Adolescents Can Talk program.

For 29 years, Jensen has dedicated many hours as a 4-H leader in Yamhill County, primarily in the horse club Saddle Dusters, which she founded, but also in leadership, veterinary science and horticulture. A former 5-year Yamhill County 4-H member, Jensen served as president and secretary of the county’s 4-H Horse Leaders. She is a member of the county’s 4-H Advisory Board and state’s Horse Development Committee. For most of her time as a leader, Jensen acted as Yamhill County Fair superintendent. Her extensive volunteer work was recognized with the Yamhill County 4-H Distinguished Service Award and Horse Leader of the Year.

Weinbrecht, a lifelong 4-H volunteer, continues a tradition that stretches back two generations. For 43 years, she has mentored youth in projects such as rabbits, clothing, photography and food as a leader in Oregon, Utah, Washington, Maryland, Iowa and Idaho. She’s chaired a three-state 4-H conference and co-chaired the North Central Regional 4-H Leaders Conference that encompasses 17 states.

In Linn County, Weinbrecht took on the responsibility of county fair photography superintendent, which she’s done since 2002. She serves as president of the 4-H Leader’s Association Executive Council. In 2011, she was awarded the Linn County 4-H Outstanding Leader Award.

4-H is the largest out-of-school youth development program nationwide. The OSU Extension Service oversees Oregon’s 4-H program, which reached nearly 94,000 youth in kindergarten through 12th grade via a network of 10,410 volunteers in 2014. Activities focus on areas like healthy living, civic engagement and science. Learn more about 4-H at http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu.

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7-2006 Sterling AT9500, MBE4000, 460 hp, 10 speed, engine brake, new paint, miles in the 4’s and 5’s .......................................Starting at $29,500

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1976 Bobcat pup, 20’x 96”x68”, spring ride, manual traps..............................................Call 2008 John Deere 670D motor grader, 6517 hours, 14-ft. mold board, powershift 8+8........................................... Call

2009 Cat 930H wheel loader, Cat engine, 150 hp, bucket and forks, enclosed cab................................... $97,500

2007 Freightliner FLD120 Detroit 60, 14.0 liter, 515 hp, 18 speed, engine brake, 15-ft. Trojan aluminum box, lockers, heavy specs ........................................................ $65,000

3-2016 Jet 40-ft.x96”x68”, sight windows, vented slopes, LED lights, spring ride....... Call • 2015 Jet air ride...................................... Call

2002 Freightliner FL70 Cat 3126, 275 hp, automatic, retarder brake, 15-ft. service body, beacon lights, spool racks...................................... $22,500

2016 Timpte American Ag 50-ft. x 96” x 72” ag hopper, hydraulic traps, electric tarp, air ride, sight windows, rear lift axle • 2015 Timpte 40-ft. air ride....................... Call

2007 Genie GTH-1056 3 stage boom, front stabilizers................................ $53,500

2001 CPS 42-ft. belly dump, tandem axle, spring ride.................. $23,000 1998 CPS 42-ft. belly dump, spring ride........................................ $22,000

2003 Trail-Eze 48-ft.x102”, hydraulic tail and 4-ft. flip, Braden winch, stake pockets............................................ $29,500

1995 Lynwood tilt deck trailer, 37-ft.x102”, 20-ft. deck, hydraulic tilt, tri-axle, spring ride..................................................Call 1999 NTE tilt trailer, 37-ft.x96”, tri-axle, spring ride........................... $12,500

RENT ME 2-2014 Felling dropdecks, 53-ft.x102”, 3 axle, air ride, beaver tail, steel.............. Starting at $39,900

2007 Freightliner Columbia, Detroit 14.0 Series 60, Ultrashift, engine brake, New ITB grain body, wireless remotes.............. Call

2015 Timpte 50-ft.x96”x72” ag hoppers, air ride, rear lift axle, extra flaps................ Call 1999 Cat IT14G loader, canopy, tool carrier, bucket and forks..................... Call

2004 Transcraft dropdeck, 48-ft. x 102”, spread axle, air ride.... $21,500 2007 Kenworth T600 Cat C13, 425 hp, 10 speed Ultrashift, air ride, new ITB box, pintle hitch, tag axle, electric tarp.............. Call 1995 Merritt 40-ft.x96”x68”, ag hoppers, spring ride, extra flaps............................... Call

2007 GMC T7500 24-ft. box, tommy lift, roll up door..................... $29,500

1990 Peterbilt 377 Cat 3406B, 425 hp, spring ride, tag axle, 2 speed rears.................................. $27,500

1998 Jet 40-ft.x96”x68”, spring ride, electric tarp and traps, pintle hitch, driver’s side sight windows............................................ Call

2001 Felling end dump, 25-ft.x102”x48”, 20-ft. tub, high lift end gate, spring ride........................ $26,500

1999 Great Dane 53-ft.x96”, spring ride, front lift axle, rear sliding tandem, 2 doors on passenger side........................... $12,500 1990 Peterbilt 377, Cummins engine, 9 speed, air ride, 15-ft. box.............. $27,500

2000 Merritt hopper, 48-ft.x96”x68”, spring ride, manual tarps and traps, dual door rear trap........................................... $29,500

1979 Heil stainless steel, insulated, 7250 gallon, clean tanker.................$14,500

Converter Dolly, tandem axle, spring suspension.......................................................... $8500 1978 Kari-Kool tanker, stainless steel, insulated, double conical, 4500 gallon capacity........ $20,500

2007 Trail-Eze TE80HT 40-ton hydraulic tail drop deck, hydraulic winch............................................... $39,500

1996 Peterbilt 377, Detroit 60, 12.7L, 370 hp, 10 speed, egine brake, air ride, 20-ft. grain box with new paint................... Call

1999 Wilson cattle pot 52-ft.x102”, 13-ft. nose, spring ride, nose decking, lighted sign, floors 50%............................... $35,000 2016 Jet sidedump, 45-ft.x102”, 49” and 79” axle config., lift axle, air ride...................... Call

January 2016

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The deadline for advertising in the February issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be January 27. Phone (406) 271-5533.

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By Kurtis Harms, IANR Media Fans of the “Market Journal” television program will have a new way to tune in to the weekly broadcasts in 2016.

RFD-TV will air “Market Journal” episodes to a national audience beginning in January.

“Market Journal” is an educational outreach effort produced by the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). The program tackles timely issues impacting agriculture, presenting practical information to all corn, soybean, wheat and livestock producers. UNL researchers, Nebraska Extension specialists, farmers and other industry professionals share analysis and provide commentary during weekly episodes.

Since the program began in 1999, more than 600 episodes have been produced. Funding is provided through a partnership between the Nebraska Corn Board and the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. “Market Journal” is hosted by Jeff Wilkerson and produced by Kurtis Harms.

“RFD-TV is a trusted source among the rural American audience, and we are looking forward to serving farmers and ranchers by providing them with up-to-date agricultural information,” Harms said.

Wilkerson said although the program is based on Nebraska agricultural production systems, much of the information in each episode transcends state borders.

“Much of what we do in modern agriculture is relevant beyond a specific location,” Wilkerson said.

In addition to its three weekly broadcasts on Nebraska’s NET Television network, “Market Journal” will air on RFDTV Thursdays at 4 p.m. CST beginning January 7.

“Market Journal” is also available on demand. Full episodes and program segments can be viewed through a free mobile app available on iTunes and Google Play. Segments can also be viewed online at http://mj.unl.edu.

RFD-TV features programming focused on agribusiness, equine matters and the rural lifestyle, along with traditional country music and entertainment.

For more information about “Market Journal,” visit http:// mj.unl.edu or email marketjournal@unl.edu.

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2010 Peterbilt 386 C15, 500 hp, 18 speed, air trac A/R suspension, 12,000 front, 46,000 rears, double differential locks, nice truck.. $56,500

2006 Peterbilt 378 cab & chassis, Cat C15 475 hp, engine brake, 13 speed, steerable lift axle, 12,000 lb front, 40,000 lb rears, 248” wheelbase......................................$39,500

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2002 Peterbilt 379 Detroit 60 Series, 435/500 hp, 13 speed, 14,600 lb. fronts, 46,000 lb. rears with lockers, Hendrickson Haulmax suspension, 240” wheelbase, new 16-ft. Williamson box with highlift gate, plumbed for a pup................................$67,500

2005 Kenworth W900 595,000 miles, C15, 550 hp, 18 speed, 16,000 front, 46,000 rears with lockers, 228” wheelbase, wet kit, super nice truck, very clean............................ $52,500

2004 Kenworth T800 heavy haul tractor, C15 single turbo Cat, 600 hp, 18 speed, 16,000 lb. fronts, 46,000 lb. rears with double differential locks, dual line wet kit, 42” flat top sleeper. ............................................ $54,500

2003 Kenworth T800 475 hp, C15, 18 speed, 52” high rise sleeper, 13,200 lb. front, 46,000 lb. rears, double differential locks, 216” wheelbase......................................$38,500

2012 Kenworth T800B 550 ISX, 18 speed 13,200 lb. fronts, 46,000 lb. rears, double differential locks, 60” midrise sleeper, herd bumper, 41,000 miles........................ $72,500

2007 Peterbilt 357 heavy haul tractor, C15 Cat, 18 speed, 18,000 lb. fronts, 46,000 lb. rears, double frame, steerable lift axle, 270” wheelbase, 297,000 miles, very clean truck......... .............................................$64,500

2006 Kenworth T800 Cat C15, 475 hp, 10 speed, 12,000 lb. front, 40,000 lb. rears, KW 8 bag, 224” wheelbase, 355,000 miles............................. Call

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

Many other construction trucks & trailers available.

1995 International 9400 dump truck, Cummins N14 350 hp, 10 speed, 12,000 lb front, 40,000 lb rears, 16-ft. rock box................................$23,500

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2005 Kenworth W900 Cat C15, 550 hp, 10 speed, Hendrickson Primax suspension, 12,000 lb. front, 46,000 lb. rear, recent overhaul. .......$34,500

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WE RENT EQUIPMENT!! Heavy Harrows, Land Rollers, Vertical Tillage, Wishek Disk, Manure Spreaders, Fertilizer Spreaders, Self Propelled Sprayers, Diamond Disk

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High Plains Organic Farming Conference set

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dan@directagnetwork.com 2014 John Deere 6140R MFWD, 20 HOURS! 20 speed PowrQuad, LH reverser, 3 SCV’s, 3-function joystick, rear weights, R&P axle, front fenders, deluxe cab, like new! Loader available..................... $119,000 2014 John Deere 6105M MFWD & H310 SL loader with grapple forks, 3-function joystick, 662 hours, 24 speed, LH reverser, 3 SCV’s, R&P axle with cast centers, 480/70R38 tires, deluxe cab, buddy seat, 540/1000 PTO, warranty. Like new!................ $78,000 2012 John Deere 6170R MFWD, ONLY 237 hours!

20 speed AutoQuad Plus, LH reverser, deluxe cab with buddy seat and rear defrost, 480/80R46 rears, 3 SCV’s, 540/1000 PTO, 3-function joystick, H380 selfleveling loader with grapple included........... $129,000 2007 New Holland TL100A MFWD with L52 self-leveling loader and grapple forks, 2700 hours, hydraulic left-hand reverser, 12 speed, rear weights. Financing available......................................................... $39,900 1978 John Deere 4440, 8349 hours, QuadRange, 2 Pioneer SCV’s, 20.8x38 rears, 540/1000 PTO, straight original tractor! Starts and runs good, well maintained. On the farm................................. $21,500

2006 Hesston 4760 3x3 square baler, 10,000 bales, tandem axle, AutoLube, knotter blower, 1000 PTO, roller chute..................................................... $39,000 1989 John Deere 4955 MFWD, 220 hp, 15 speed power shift, 18.4x42’s with duals, front weights, front fenders, 3 SCV’s, overhauled 950 hours ago, well maintained, stored inside. On the farm.......... $49,500 1982 John Deere 4440 nicest original you will find.

6730 hours, QuadRange transmission, almost new 18.4x38 Firestone radials, 2 SCV’s, 540/1000 PTO, duals, extras include auxiliary fuel tank, 8 front weights, under-frame rock carrier, extendable side mirror, rear wiper & in-cab caddy and drink holder!

Proud owner kept it stored inside and meticulously maintained until retirement.................................CALL 1988 John Deere MFWD, 200 hp, powershift, 20.8x42 rears (60%), 16.9x30 fronts (60%), 4 SCV’s, duals, quick hitch, front fenders................................ $45,500 2012 Case SR 220 skidsteer, 1081 hours, cab, air conditioning, heat, 82 hp, 2200 lb. lift, Power-Tach, auxiliary hydraulics, Ride Control, 84” bucket, hand controls........................................................... $27,500

By University of Wyoming Extension An example farm will help demonstrate the National Organic Program (NOP) and regulations the first day, and crops, cropping systems and livestock production sessions fill the second day at the High Plains Organic Farming Conference in Cheyenne.

Sessions are Tuesday and Wednesday, February 23-24, in the Centennial Room at Laramie County Community College. Lunch is provided, and registration is $50 for both days or $30 for one. Seating is limited to 100, said Jay Norton, University of Wyoming (UW) Extension soils specialist.

Those wishing to attend can register online at http://bit.ly/ highplainsorganic. A speakers list and other information is at http://uwextension.wix.com/organicfarming.

The organic certification workshop is 1-5 p.m. Tuesday and includes an overview of the NOP and regulations covering organic production. Attendees will practice the certification process. An example farm will be used to discuss scope, land eligibility, buffers, seed and planting stock, livestock, recordkeeping and more, said Norton.

The High Plains Organic Farming Conference is 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday. There are 13 sessions by producers, researchers and others offering NOP updates, marketing, crop, soil, pest and livestock management for dryland cropping systems, irrigated crops and forage and livestock production, said Norton.

For more information, contact Norton at 307-766-5082 or jnorton4@uwyo.edu, or Erin Rooney at 970-217-3362 or erooney1@uwyo.edu.

Untangle fur

Pet owners know that matted hair can make brushing your animal a frustrating experience for you–and a painful one for them. To prevent this rub your pet with baby powder prior to brushing. It’ll be easier to remove the tangles, for which both you and your pet will be grateful.

New Honda 4 and 51/2 hp 2” pumps.

In stock: 132 and 152 gpm water pumps, 220 gpm chemical pump.

3” pumps at 275 gpm also on hand.

Complete Truck & Tractor Repair

• Mechanical and electronic engines • Transmissions and rear ends • Brakes • Custom battery cables Call 406-759-5188 or cell 265-0883 Hub, sprocket and pulley assortment for 40, 50, 60 chain and pulleys up to 16 inches.

New Honda Replacement Engines 5-hp. to 24-hp.

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

See our supply of welding accessories & rod.

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

New GradeMaster Blade for gravel road maintenance.

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

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National Puzzle Day

Date When Celebrated : Event is always January 29 Don’t be puzzled by today. National Puzzle Day honors puzzles of all size, shape and form. Crossword puzzles are by far the most common. Sudoku, a number puzzle, is the most recent puzzle rage. There’s easy puzzles, and there’s puzzles for experts. They fit the needs of every person, and every skill level.

Puzzles are a favorite pastime of millions of people, young and old.

So, what’s with this fascination over puzzles? There’s numerous reasons for it’s popularity. For many, doing puzzles is fun. Some people just like the challenge of completing them, and graduating to evermore complex and difficult puzzle solving levels. For others, it is a way to kill time, and to eliminate boredom. Others still, do puzzles to keep their mind sharp, or to learn new words.

Whatever the cause for your interest, spend National Puzzle Day doing puzzles.

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FARM EQUIPMENT SALE

The Leck family of Galata, Montana is offering a line of farm machinery that was acquired from a neighboring farm. The equipment has been well maintained and stored inside.

1995 Kenworth grain truck and pup trailer, 350 hp Cat engine, 9-speed transmission, 20-ft. aluminum box, tag axle, electric tailgate, hoist controls in cab and by tailgate, approximately 500,000 miles. Matching 2001 Doepker steel pup trailer, hauls 1050 bushels of wheat legal.

Chocolate Cake Day

Date When celebrated : Always January 27 Chocolate Cake Day is a a chocolate lovers delight, and a day to eat cake. Why this a day to “bake your chocolate cake....and eat it, too!”

On this day, a white or yellow cake will not do. Nor, will part chocolate, part white suffice. It must be chocolate, all chocolate. You can make milk chocolate, dark chocolate, fudge, or any other type of chocolate cake.

The only reference to Chocolate Day on the Internet is from Ecard and calendar websites. This might lead you to conclude that this as a day for(and by) the Ecard companies. But, we know better. This day is for you, and all chocolate lovers.

There are three objectives of Chocolate Cake Day: To bake a chocolate cake. To decorate a chocolate cake. And, to eat a chocolate cake. Of course, if you are to busy to bake or decorate a cake, then just eating a chocolate cake will certainly do!

1990 Kenworth grain truck, L10 Cummins, 9 speed, 20-ft. aluminum box, cab and rear hoist control.

John Deere 9760 combine and 936 draper header, approximately 2000 hours, has cut only small grains, batt reel.

ADDITIONAL MACHINERY FOR SALE

Brandt 10x60 swing auger, very little use.

Farm King 10x31 auger, Honda engine, hydraulic mover and sweep, like new.

2-Farm King 10x60 swing auger.

2-2000 bushel hopper bottom bins.

2000 gallon galvanized water tank.

Flexi-Coil 300C 54-ft. chisel plow, harrows.

1973 Dodge D600 truck, V8, power steering, box and hoist.

3-axle utility trailer.

Tandem, flatbed utility trailer.

Ford 800 tractor, 3-point, PTO, with loader.

5-John Deere LZ714 drills, 8-ft., 12” spacing, rubber press wheels.

John Deere 25-ft. pull-type swather.

Morris 36-ft. unitized rod weeder, wing lift.

Valmar Fargo spreader, slide-in.

Honda 80 motorcycle.

Kawasaki KLT 250 3-wheeler.

6” load out, eletric auger Craftsman riding mower.

3-point mower.

4-wheeler.

Please contact Andy Leck at (406) 460-0079 for more details and viewing.

Happy New Year Contact us today to lock in the best prices of the season.

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‘Open Fields’ enrollment is now open

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks It’s time for landowners in a select list of counties to enroll in the state-sponsored “Open Fields for Game Bird Hunters.”

The voluntary program offers extra incentives aimed at further conserving productive game bird habitat enrolled in the federal Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Nearly 44,000 acres have been enrolled in Open Fields since 2012.

The $5-per acre incentive, offered through Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ (FWP) Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program, is available to private landowners who have a minimum of two years left on their federal contract or are enrolling new lands into CRP. New this year, producers who enroll cropland into new CRP contracts will be eligible to receive a bonus payment of up to $800 to help cover seed costs for wildlife friendly seed mixes.

The following counties will receive priority for Open Fields enrollment: Cascade, Chouteau, Daniels, Dawson, Fallon, Fergus, Glacier, McCone, Pondera, Prairie, Richland, Roosevelt, Sheridan, Teton, Toole, Valley, and Wibaux.

Open Fields leases do not allow for emergency haying or grazing that is in addition to scheduled maintenance. All enrollments must be on private lands that are legally accessible by public right of ways and allow free walk-in game bird hunting without further permission.

Up to 160 CRP acres per application may be enrolled.

Landowners may submit more than one application if the CRP is located on a separate, unique parcel of land.

In return, participating landowners receive $5-per-acre each year the land is enrolled in CRP. Enrolled lands must be clearly posted to allow for walk-in game bird hunting.

Because this program is intended to expand areas open to the public for game bird hunting, lands that are already enrolled in FWP’s Block Management Program or the Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program do not qualify.

Applications for enrollment in Open Fields for Game Bird Hunters will be scored by FWP. Landowners may offer additional acreage to help square up access boundaries and increase evaluation scores. Applications may be submitted through March 7, 2016. For more information and an application, visit FWP online at fwp.mt.gov/ugbep; and then click “Open Fields Enrollment”.

Funding for Open Fields has been made possible through a Volunteer Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program grant awarded by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under number 69-3A75-14-288.

For details, contact Debbie Hohler at 406-444-5674, or by e-mail: dhohler@mt.gov.

Kansas Junior Beef Producer Day Planned for March 5

By K-State Research and Extension March 5, 2016 is the date for the Kansas Junior Beef Producer Day to be held at K-State’s Weber Arena in Manhattan.

The day brings together youth, parents, beef project leaders and others to increase their knowledge about beef production and management. The event is designed to be an engaging educational experience for participants of all ages and skill levels.

Registration begins at 8:45 a.m., with the program starting at 9:30 a.m. Featured speakers and K-State faculty and staff will cover such topics: • Nutrition & Management • Meat and Carcass Evaluation • Beef Industry Leadership & Communication • Health • Reproduction • Showmanship Clinic Participants will receive a T-shirt and lunch.

The cost to register is $15 per person if postmarked by February 10; $20 if postmarked after that date. Participants who register after February 10 cannot be guaranteed a Tshirt. More information, online registration, and printable registration forms are available at http://www.asi.k-state. edu/students-and-programs/youth-programs/. For questions, contact youth livestock coordinator, Lexie Hayes, at adhayes@ksu.edu or 785-532-1264.

NDSU Agriculture, Extension faculty and staff honored

By NDSU Extension Service North Dakota State University (NDSU) faculty and staff received awards for excellence in research, teaching, Extension and support staff efforts in an awards ceremony on campus December 10.

Ken Grafton, vice president for Agricultural Affairs, director of the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station, and dean of the College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources; David Buchanan, associate dean for academic programs in the College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources; and Chris Boerboom, director of the NDSU Extension Service, presented the awards during the 24th annual Agriculture and Extension Faculty/Staff Awards program. Forty-nine people were nominated this year. The 2015 award recipients were: • Larson/Yaggie Excellence in Research Award - Jason Harmon, assistant professor, School of Natural Resource Sciences (Entomology) • Eugene R. Dahl Excellence in Research Award - William Wilson, professor, Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics • Earl and Dorothy Foster Excellence in Teaching Award - Teresa Bergholz, assistant professor, Department of Veterinary and Microbiological Sciences • H.Roald and Janet Lund Excellence in Teaching Award Thomas Bon, associate professor, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering • William J. and Angelyn A. Austin Excellence in Advising Award - Elton Solseng, instructor, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering • Myron and Muriel Johnsrud Excellence in Extension/ Outreach Award - Abbey Wick, Extension soil health specialist, School of Natural Resource Sciences (Soil Science) • AGSCO Excellence in Extension Award – Rita Ussatis, Extension agent, Cass County • Charles and Linda Moses Staff Award - Dallas Morlock, computer programmer, North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network • Donald and Jo Anderson Staff Award - Kamie Beeson, information systems management/secretarial support services, Department of Plant Sciences • Rick and Jody Burgum Staff Award – Terri Lindquist, finance paraprofessional, Hettinger Research Extension Center

Trader’s Dispatch, January 2016 — Page C27

The deadline for phoning in advertising for the February 2016 issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be WEDNESDAY, January 27. Phone (406) 271-5533.

CHEVROLET PICKUP FOR SALE

2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD crew cab, short box LS, LLY Duramax diesel engine, EGR Delete, Edge Tuner, 4WD, power windows and locks.

171,000 miles. Runs and drives great. Asking.......................................... obo Call Greg at (406) 560-4540, Anaconda, MT Can text or e-mail pictures

$15,500

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Ditch New Years Resolutions Day Date When Held : Event is always January 17 If there’s a day to celebrate New Years and to make resolutions for the upcoming year, then there should be a day to ditch those resolutions. That’s the reason for today.

If you haven’t broken or given up all of those New Year’s resolutions, you’re doing better than most of us.

Maybe, you’re well along the way to accomplishing them. Maybe, a few are already checked off on your list.

Good for you!

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By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service for appropriate time prior to bull turnout, Much debate surrounds this question: according to the vaccine label.

“How many times should a cow be in a The third time the cows would be in the chute?” chutes at the center would be the concluThe answer rests with the objectives of each management structure. Yet, setting sion of the summer grazing twice-over aside the concept of survival of the fittest, system in mid- to late October. For most producers do need to gain access to indicattle producers, this time would be an opvidual cows at some portunity to process the point. calves and weigh, conSome producers dition score and preghave corrals but no nancy check the cows. defined working faciliFor some herds, calves are weaned at this time, ties and no chutes; thus, but for many herds, the the cows never enter a cows and calves simchute. Other producers gather cows once, ply are returned to a when separating the late-fall pasture such as current year’s calf crop, crop aftermath, and the and the cows may not calves are weaned at a see the chute. later date.

In fact, some might The center has say once is too many, switched from a Noand you should sort vember weaning date to calves off as convea mid-December weannient. ing date for the 2- and Generally, cows that 3-year-old cows (cows need to be culled need to be sorted. Many with their first or second calf) and a midcattle producers gather cows and calves, January weaning date for the older, more wean, pregnancy check, sort and send the mature cows. We hope this will give calves cows back to pasture or winter paddocks. an introduction to winter alongside their Producers who vaccinate their cows put the mothers, and time to adjust to the colder cows through the chute prior to breeding weather and increase their willingness to and perhaps prior to calving. readily consume harvested forage.

As pairs are moved to summer pasture, Another advantage is labor. With Maythe calves may be worked, but generally, born calves, traditional weaning in Novemthe cows are not run through a chute. Prober increases the labor requirement. When freshly weaned calves are not sold directly ducers using artificial insemination may at weaning, owner responsibility for care work the cow two, three or more times, greatly increases. By delaying weaning undepending on the synchronization schedule utilized and how a producer handles the til after the holidays and into mid-January, cleanup breeding. the labor fit is better.

So, depending on management, cows Some even would say we could go lonmay come into a chute zero to six times ger, but the center has the facilities to bring a year: once for weaning and pregnancy calves home for three-plus months for 1 to checking, twice for vaccinations and three 1.5 pounds per day gain from forage diets times for breeding. prior to going out to crested wheatgrass At the Dickinson Research Extension the first of May. The target is to have steers Center, cattle are worked quite frequently on the rail at 22 months of age and breed because we need to collect data for research yearling heifers in August. Both goals are projects. But, as the center has shifted achievable on forage-based diets. from intensive cattle production to extenThe bottom line: Producers need to plan ahead for cattle-working days, even sive cattle production, certain managerial in extensive beef operations, and make an questions arise. The first question for the investment in good, secure cattle-working purpose of general management is: “How facilities. If cow-calf operations have an often are the cows gathered?” obvious weakness, it oftentimes is that the One driving point, herd health, requires working facilities are simply not sufficient. the cows to be in the chute twice a year.

Actually, the discussion of working Essentially, mature cows should have a cows is irrelevant if facilities don’t exist. pre-calving vaccination protocol as well as Perhaps, given the good calf prices the last a pre-breeding vaccination protocol, with couple of years, investing in cattle facilities both dates dependent on the calving season. would be a good choice. It is good for the For the center, bull turnout is August cattle and the people who work the cattle.

1, with a May 10 expected start of the May you find all your ear tags. calving season. The mature cows receive For more information, contact https:// pre-calving vaccinations in late March www.ag.ndsu.edu/news or North Dakota and pre-breeding vaccinations in early to State University Extension Service, NDSU mid-July. The early to mid-July vaccinaDept. 7000, 315 Morrill Hall, P.O. Box tion coincides with pasture rotation as the 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050. cows finish their first rotation off a twiceover grazing system. This timing allows

National Corn Chip Day

Date When Celebrated : Event is always January 29 National Corn Chip Day celebrates the Corn Chip. Fifty years ago, few Americans knew what Corn Chips were. Today, most American can not imagine life without this tasty, crunchy holder of salsa, cheese and (mostly) mexican dips. Its even sprinkled atop salads, making salads even more crunchy.

On National Corn Chip Day, enjoy eating one of your favorite snacks. And, take our Corn Chip challenge....eat corn chips for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks today! I don’t know about you. But, I will find that easy to do.

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It’s time to apply for SAF’s scholarships

Beginning on January 1, Montana students were invited to apply for $1,000 Circle of Success scholarships from nonprofit Student Assistance Foundation (SAF). To date, SAF has distributed $612,000 through the program.

The scholarships are distributed to second, third and fourth-year postsecondary students. In addition, 25 of the scholarships are designated for Graduation Matters Montana (GMM) school seniors and members of Superintendent Denise Juneau’s GMM Student Advisory Board.

“Affording postsecondary education continues to be a struggle for many Montana students, first year and continuing students alike,” SAF Vice President of Foundation Activities Kelly Cresswell said. “Circle of Success scholarships are one of the many ways SAF supports Montana students in their pursuit of education beyond high school.”

Applications for SAF’s Circle of Success and the SAF/ GMM Circle of Success scholarships will be available at SmartAboutCollege.org. Click on the “Apply Now” button to link to the application. The application deadline is Tuesday, March 1.

In order to qualify for a Circle of Success scholarship, applicants must be Montana residents who graduated from a Montana high school, and are attending a Montana college or university at least half time. They must be starting their second, third or fourth year of postsecondary education in Academic Year 2016-17 and maintaining at least a 2.5 grade point average (GPA).

In addition, one of the Circle of Success scholarships will be awarded to a qualifying student who is serving, or has served, in the U.S. Armed Forces. This scholarship is delivered in memory of retired Staff Sgt. Carl Valvoda who passed away in 2015 following a courageous battle with brain cancer. Valvoda’s mother, Glenda, works at SAF, and his wife, Jamie, worked at SAF for several years.

SAF/GMM Circle of Success scholarship applicants must be Montana residents who will be graduating from one of 52 GMM high schools, and attending a Montana college or university or college at least half time in Academic Year 2016-17. Members of Superintendent Juneau’s 2015-2016 GMM Student Advisory Board may also apply. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA. SAF has been providing Circle of Success scholarships to students at Montana colleges since 2003. The program is near and dear to the hearts of SAF employees because it was originally funded solely through SAF employee donations. Today, SAF uses the proceeds from fundraising efforts including the annual golf scramble, Running Amuck for Scholarship Bucks, and private donations to supplement the effort.

For more information about the Circle of Success scholarship program, visit SmartAboutCollege.org or contact Darbie Hess at dhess@safmt.org or (406) 495-7393.

FSA Administrator’s physical loss designation

On December 9, 2015, FSA Administrator Val Dolcini notified FSA in Montana that six Montana counties were approved by the Administrator for FSA’s Physical Loss loans due to physical damage and losses caused by hail and high winds that occurred July 4 and July 5, 2015. Blaine and Hill counties were designated as primary emergency physical loss counties and Chouteau, Fergus, Liberty and Phillips counties were contiguous physical loss disaster counties.

The physical loss designation makes qualifying farm operators who suffered severe physical losses in these six counties eligible for FSA emergency loans covering qualifying physical losses only. Producers have eight months from Dec. 9th to apply for the emergency loans under this designation.

For a list of all disaster counties in Montana visit www. fsa.usda.gov/mt. Contact your local FSA office for more information about eligibility and timeframes to apply for the emergency loan program in your county.

Other FSA programs that can provide assistance, but do not require a disaster declaration, include the Emergency Conservation Program; Livestock Forage Disaster Program; Livestock Indemnity Program; Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program; and the Tree Assistance Program. Interested farmers may contact their local USDA Service Centers for further information on eligibility requirements and application procedures for these and other programs. Additional information is also available online at http://disaster.fsa.usda.gov.

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The November Prices Received Index (Agricultural Production), at 92, increased 3.4 percent from October. At 82, the Crop Production Index is up 2.5 percent. At 105, the Livestock Production Index increased 1.0 percent. Producers received higher prices for market eggs, lettuce, milk, and strawberries but lower prices for hogs, soybeans, calves, and corn. In addition to prices, the indexes are influenced by the monthly mix of commodities producers market. Increased monthly movement of corn, cattle, milk, and cotton offset the decreased marketing of soybeans, grapes, potatoes, and wheat.

The Prices Received Index is down 9.8 percent from the previous year. The Food Commodities Index, at 101, increased 6.3 percent from the previous month but is down 16 percent from November 2014.

November prices paid index down The November Index of Prices Paid for Commodities and Services, Interest, Taxes, and Farm Wage Rates (PPITW), at 106, is down 0.9 percent from October and 5.4 percent from November 2014. Lower prices in November for feeder cattle, concentrates, complete feeds, and feed grains more than offset higher prices for self-propelled machinery and supplements.

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New hope for extending fresh-cut vegetable storage

By Sharon Durham, Agricultural Research Service Fresh-cut peppers and lettuces in supermarkets have a shot at lasting longer thanks to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists in Beltsville, Maryland, and Salinas, California.

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) plant geneticist John Stommel and his research team with the Genetic Improvement of Fruits and Vegetables Laboratory, and food technologist Yaguang (Sunny) Luo with the Food Quality Laboratory, both in Beltsville, Maryland, evaluated a diverse collection of peppers for attributes that would prolong their shelf life after being cut.

The team looked at 50 types of peppers available commercially and from the ARS collection—sweet bell, large elongated peppers, jalapeno, and serrano—to find those that can stand up to prolonged cold storage. Fresh-cut sweet bell and elongated peppers exhibited signs of deterioration, such as fluid leakage, after 10 to 14 days of storage, whereas jalapeno and serrano peppers didn’t lose fluids until 14 days of storage. Fluid leakage is undesirable as it causes peppers to lose firmness and marketability.

The team found that some varieties in each pepper type showed exceptional fluid maintenance beyond 14 days, meaning the peppers stayed firm and didn’t exhibit tissue breakdown. The results provide opportunities for plant breeders, via traditional breeding, to incorporate attributes that contribute to fresh-cut quality into elite varieties that will benefit the food industry and consumers, according to Stommel.

The very action of cutting fresh produce results in damage to plant tissues, increases respiration, and shortens postharvest shelf life. The loss of fluid from tissues is closely related to the quality and shelf life of fresh-cut produce. Leakage is indicative of cell damage and is responsible for adverse changes in fresh-cut product color, texture, flavor and microbial growth.

Lettuces, the base of salads everywhere, are also targeted for improvement. Luo and plant geneticists Ryan Hayes and Ivan Simko at the ARS Crop Improvement and Protection Research Unit in Salinas, California, found several genetic markers that will allow lettuce breeders to confer a longer shelf life to salad-cut lettuce. Lettuce with a gene that results in rapid decay becomes unusable in one to two weeks, according to Hayes. In contrast, lettuce with a slow decay gene lasted one month or longer.

The research results from these evaluation studies will facilitate development of improved varieties that greatly benefit growers, packers, processors and consumers.

ARS is USDA’s principal intramural scientific research agency.

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Matthew J. Rinella, an Agricultural Research Service (ARS) rangeland management specialist in Miles City, Montana, and his colleagues reviewed restoration reports filed by mining companies on 169 former coal mining fields subjected to various restoration efforts between 1992 and 2009. They also quantified shrubs, which are a critical source of livestock forage and provide habitat for mule deer, pronghorn, elk, and the threatened greater sage-grouse.

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Climate change may bring global food insecurity

By Gail Wells, Oregon State University The warming of Earth’s climate threatens to increase global food insecurity and halt more than two decades of progress toward curbing global hunger, according to a major assessment by 31 researchers (http://www.usda.gov/oce/ climate_change/FoodSecurity.htm).

Worldwide, climate change is likely to destabilize cropping systems, interrupt transportation networks and trigger food shortages and price hikes, says the report, unveiled last month by U.S. agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack at the UN’s COP-21 (http://newsroom.unfccc.int/paris/) climate conference in Paris.

While the pace of these changes depends on a multitude of factors, their effects will become more pronounced by mid-century, the researchers found. Under the least optimistic scenario—based on high carbon emissions and low international cooperation—agricultural yields could go down by as much as 15 percent and food prices could rise more than 30 percent by 2050.

“A lot has been written about the impacts of climate change on agriculture in developing countries,” said John Antle, an agricultural economist in the College of Agricultural Sciences at Oregon State University who led the study’s socioeconomic modeling.

“What’s different about this study is that it brings the impact of food insecurity home to the United States,” Antle said.

While developing countries, particularly in tropical regions, will suffer the most, the United States - the world’s largest exporter of food - will also feel the shocks, he said.

Hunger is not expected to rise in the world’s richest country, but climate-driven changes are expected to lower long-term agricultural productivity, with an impact on a major sector of the U.S. economy.

Climate is, of course, the most important influence on agriculture. The crops in various regions of the world are adapted to particular regimes of temperature, season length and rainfall. When those parameters change with a changing climate, agricultural systems are disrupted What’s less recognized, say the researchers, is that climate change also disrupts global systems for transporting, storing, packaging and delivering food, making it harder for people to get enough of the right kind of food, especially in regions that already are food-insecure.

The percentage of the world’s undernourished people has been cut nearly in half since 1990-91, from 19 percent to 11 percent, according to the U.N.’s Food and Agriculture Organization.

“The challenge we now face,” Vilsack said in a statement, “is whether we can maintain and even accelerate this progress despite the threats from climate change.”

Earth’s climate is getting warmer because of increased carbon dioxide and other “greenhouse” gases in the atmosphere.

Two hundred years ago the atmosphere held about 280 parts per million of carbon dioxide. Now it holds about 400 parts per million, and as a result, Earth’s average temperature has risen about 0.8 degrees C (1.4 degrees F).

The report reviews and synthesizes recent research by global and regional modeling teams that projects impacts of climate change on agricultural production, consumption, prices and trade.

One of these teams is the Agricultural Model Intercomparison and Improvement Project (http://www.agmip.org).

Antle is a co-leader of that project, which uses detailed regional data to assess the vulnerability of poor rural populations to economic disruptions linked to climate. Antle leads the project’s regional economic assessment teams in Africa and South Asia.

“These assessments have helped us develop a range of plausible outcomes from the variety of responses to different levels of climate change,” Antle said.

“Agriculture has adapted to various shifts in climate over time, but I think the concern now is how rapidly things are changing,” he said. “We have a growing global population and increasing pressure on water, soil and other resources.

Even without climate change, feeding the world would likely get harder.”

The researchers also said that appropriate technological, economic and policy decisions could greatly mitigate the destabilizing effects of climate.

“Climate Change, Global Food Security and the U.S. Food System” is the result of a 3-year study commissioned by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as part of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan. Its 31 contributors represent universities and other research institutions in four countries.

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Purple needle eater threatens noble fir holiday boughs, trees

By Sylvia Kantor, WSU CAHNRS Noble fir, the iconic tree of holiday greenery, is under attack by a disease known as purple needle eater. The mysterious disease attacks new growth, causing needles to turn purple and die.

“A bough harvesting contractor wants to be able to go into a stand of trees and cut boughs like crazy without worrying about disease,” said Christmas tree expert Gary Chastagner.

“In some cases, the needle cast problem is so bad there’s virtually no usable boughs at all.”

Wet spring encourages disease Chastagner, a plant pathologist at the Washington State University (WSU) Puyallup Research and Extension Center, said that in some areas needle cast disease has caused significant reductions in the production and quality of noble fir boughs as well as some Christmas trees in the Pacific Northwest.

In the past few years, purple needle eater has severely impacted a major source of noble fir boughs at high elevations near Mount St. Helens in Washington, but in 2014 a similar looking disease was detected at low-elevation sites.

Chastagner said that 2014 was a particularly bad year for some sites – where 95 to 100 percent of noble fir boughs had the disease – because the conditions – prolonged, wet spring weather during new growth – were optimal for the disease. It will take two to three years before the damaged boughs have enough growth to harvest.

Diseases new to Pacific Northwest Initial testing of stands at both elevations revealed a complex of pathogens that includes two that have never been detected before on noble fir in the Pacific Northwest.

The particular pathogen that’s behind the purple needle eater name, Delphinella abietis, has been reported on other conifers and has been found on noble fir in Europe but not in the Pacific Northwest.

“The only place we’ve seen purple needle eater before is in high-elevation stands,” Chastagner said. “Seeing it impact low-elevation Christmas trees is new.”

Some new fungicides to control this disease are available in Europe but not in the United States.

The other new pathogen that has been found on some high-elevation trees, Phacidiopycnis, is the same as one that’s commonly found among apples held in storage after harvest. This fungus was only previously found on conifers in China and on Pacific madrone in the Pacific Northwest.

Help for growers, harvesters It’s unclear why the disease is showing up now at lowelevation sites and why growers haven’t been able to control it. Normally, applying fungicide in spring just after growth emerges from new buds is an effective treatment.

Chastagner is conducting research to get a better understanding of the diseases, their prevalence and location as well as which fungicides are most effective. The research is designed to help growers and harvesters manage the problem.

It is funded by a grant from the Washington State Department of Agriculture Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.

Given the increasing reliance on noble fir grown at low elevations, Chastagner and his research team will also study how well boughs from these locations hold up after harvest.

The industry favors boughs from higher elevations for the dark bluish green color and needle retention.

Increasing demand, diminishing supply Most noble fir boughs in Washington have been harvested from trees planted at high-elevation sites around Mount St. Helens 35 years ago after the volcano erupted. As these trees become too mature to harvest, the industry is looking to former Christmas tree plantations at low elevations as a source of the holiday greenery.

For Christmas tree plantations, growing boughs also serves as a buffer against the boom and bust cycle of Christmas tree production.

“Growers can ship it to processors or make products themselves,” Chastagner said. “They’re sort of vertically integrated.”

The Pacific Northwest leads the nation in the production of Christmas trees and boughs, a multimillion-dollar industry. Noble fir represents nearly half of the production of the region’s Christmas trees. Demand for noble fir has increased in recent years, in part because the region is known for high quality boughs and Christmas trees. ##### Turnips and sweet potatoes will get you through a depression. Just ask Grandpa.

Raising Nebraska claims international award

By Kathleen Lodl, Nebraska Extension in Nebraska.

Raising Nebraska, the agricultural lit“Our goal is to help visitors understand eracy experience open year-round at the Neand appreciate the advancements, impact braska State Fairgrounds, took top honors and global leadership of Nebraska agriculin the category of promoting agriculture at ture,” said Kathleen Lodl, associate dean of the recent International Association of Fairs Nebraska Extension. and Expositions convention in Las Vegas.

Raising Nebraska debuted at the 2014 A joint effort of Nebraska Extension Nebraska State Fair. The 25,000-squarewithin the Institute of Agriculture and foot space includes an interactive house Natural Resources at the University of Neshowing how farmers put food on the table, braska-Lincoln, the Nebraska Department a theater inside of a grain bin showcasing of Agriculture and the Nebraska State Fair, short films about Nebraska agriculture, a Raising Nebraska is designed to convey 50-foot walkable map of the state and a Nebraska agriculture and show how the virtual combine ride. state is positioned for leadership in feeding The exhibit is staffed by a Nebraska the world.

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Researchers look for ways to slow runoff, soil erosion in farm fields

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension

The same rain that helps farmers grow crops can also cause a few headaches as that water works its way from agricultural fields.

Researchers at Kansas State University say they’re learning more about what causes ephemeral gullies – or tracts of land that are carved out when runoff pushes soil off of the farm field and into nearby waterways.

“We have a lot more to learn, but we have developed models that can monitor water movement in a field as well as the detachment of soil particles, which leads to soil erosion,” said Aleksey Sheshukov, assistant professor of biological and agricultural engineering.

Left alone, gullies grow larger with each high intensity rain event. For farmers, it’s not just a scar on the field, but also a sign of losing money on land that is not farm-able.

“Soil erosion is a big issue in Kansas,” Sheshukov said. “A significant percentage of the sediment that goes into waterways is due to soil erosion from gullies of nearby fields,” which can also cause destruction of streambanks and pollute water.

“We are trying to learn about what causes ephemeral gullies and how to prevent them,” Sheshukov said. “We are beginning to assess those practices, but because of the differences in geography and soil and other factors, we haven’t developed complete strategies yet.”

Thus far, conservation practices on farm fields are designed to slow the push of water through the channel that is formed by the gully. Terraces, no-till farming and winter cover crops are some of the practices that farmers already are using. Sheshukov hopes to find more to help farmers in Kansas and beyond.

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increasing vegetation in the gully to reduce the power of the flow,” he said.

Other options may include making the sides of the gully less steep, doublecropping in the gully, or creating artificial swales. Regardless, Sheshukov said one practice won’t fit all situations because conditions in any given field vary by soil type, management, temperature, rainfall pattern and other factors.

Researchers are certain, though, that fields with loose soils, a higher slope or larger drainage area are more susceptible to soil erosion.

“In computer models, we can implement practices and get an average percentage of sediment load reduction,” Sheshukov said.

“But the range of what will be the actual reduction all depends on individual fields and individual pasture.

“Overall, there has been a lot more exposure recently to this problem, so I think we are gaining a better understanding of the issue. I hope in a few years we will be able to predict with more certainty the reduction rates for a given practice.”

The research project is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture; Natural Resources Conservation Service; Kansas Center for Agricultural Resources and the Environment; and Kansas Water Resources Institute. The project includes experts in agronomy, landscape architecture, agricultural economics and biological and agricultural engineering. ##### The best omelet you will ever eat has mustard in it. Just add 1/4 teaspoon fancy mustard for each egg, and mix in when scrambling. The mustard will add a hint of mysteriously delicious flavor to the eggs, as well as making them the perfect consistency.

Pork supplies up, hog prices drop

By NDSU Extension Service Hog prices are the lowest they have been since November 2009.

That’s because swine herds are recovering from the outbreak of the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) and many pork producers have expanded production, resulting in a large supply of pork on the market, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service swine specialist David Newman says.

PEDv, which has killed an estimated 9 million pigs since 2013, sent hog prices soaring to record highs in 2014.

Now that the virus is getting under control, livestock market analysts are predicting record hog production, which could send prices even lower.

While low hog prices are good news for consumers, who are paying less for bacon, ham and other pork products, they’re not good news for swine producers.

“However, feed prices, driven by low corn and soybean meal costs, are also very low, which does help soften the losses for producers,” Newman says.

Although new vaccines and hogs developing immunity to PEDv have slowed the spread of the disease, swine producers still need to have biosecurity in place to prevent the loss of livestock from diseases.

“PEDv is still a very serious threat to the swine herd, which could result in substantial losses for producers if affected,” Newman says. “Although the number of outbreaks has slowed, there are still producers in our region who are battling the effects of PEDv.” The best defense against diseases is to use good biosecurity practices, he notes. Those practices include cleaning and disinfecting trailers used to transport pigs, and washing boots and clothing before and after being around pigs. It also includes establishing a line of separation between the clean area (the barn) and the dirty area (anywhere outside the barn), and requiring employees and visitors to adhere to this strict policy. ##### “Borrow money from a pessimist - they don’t expect it back.”

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COMBINES

2014 John Deere S690, ProDrive trans, Harvest Smart. Stock #16206........ $359,500 (1) 2014 John Deere S680 STS TriStream rotor, sidehill kit. Stock #46907........ $358,000 (14) 2014 John Deere S680, ProDrive, HarvestSmart, HID lights. Stock #51845........... $339,000 (12) 2014 John Deere S680, ProDrive, HarvestSmart, HID lights. Stock #51907........... $339,000 (12) 2013 John Deere S680, ProDrive, HarvestSmart, 640D head. Stock #15838........... $345,000 (1) 2012 John Deere S680, TriStream rotor, 640D header. Stock #15823.............. $355,000 (1) 2015 John Deere S670, ProDrive, TriStream rotor, 29-ft. agr. Stock #51768.$330,000 (14) 2013 John Deere S670 392/285 hr, ProDrive transmission. Stock #43358... $325,000 (11) 2012 John Deere S670, 3 speed transmission, TriStream rotor. Stock #51214.$290,000 (12) 2012 John Deere S670 Pro Drive transmission. Stock #46604................. $275,000 (11) 2012 John Deere S670 side hill pkg, manual tailboard. Stock #51008.......... $265,000 (12) 2012 John Deere S670 ProDrive trans, manual tailboard. Stock #51007...... $265,000 (12) 2012 John Deere S670, 3 speed, side-hill package. Stock #46842.......... $249,000 (11) 2010 John Deere 9870 Premium cab, ContourMaster. Stock #15227........ $244,106 (1) 2011 John Deere 9770, manual vane chopper, AutoTrac ready. Stock #51445.$240,000 (14) 2008 John Deere 9770, high cap feederhouse, 936D header. Stock #52368..... $191,000 (1) 2006 John Deere 9760, bullet rotor, chopper, sidehill. Stock #47214............ $165,000 (12) 2005 John Deere 9760 STS combine. Stock #15031..................................... $170,000 (3) 2004 John Deere 9760S with 936D header and ATU. Stock #14167............ $175,000 (1) 2004 John Deere 9760S with 936D header.

Stock #14166........................... $172,000 (1)

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2004 John Deere 9760 22.5-ft. unload auger.

Stock #50873........................... $155,000 (1) 2004 John Deere 9760, 1360 sep hr, 3 spd, fixed fdrhse. Stock #46814..... $140,000 (11) 2001 John Deere 9750, 2500 sep hr, big top, 20-ft. auger. Stock #51343........ $104,930 (2) 2004 John Deere 9660 1535 sep hr, single point hookup. Stock #51082... $105,000 (12) 2000 John Deere 9650 20-ft. unloading auger, spreader. Stock #15107............. $89,000 (1) 1998 John Deere 9610 2WD, singles, chopper.

Stock #16624............................. $57,000 (3) 1998 John Deere 9610 combine. Stock #15186....................................... $55,000 (3) 1997 John Deere 9600 with 30-ft. platform, big top hopper. Stock #15170.......... $67,500 (1) 1995 John Deere 9600 with 930R and pickup header. Stock #16264................ $36,000 (3) 1994 John Deere 9600 with 930R and 214 pickup header. Stock #14963..... $39,000 (1) 1991 John Deere 9600 260 hp, straw walkers, 20-ft. unld auger. Stock #51122.. $34,441 (3) 1990 John Deere 9600 pickup reel, chopper, single range. Stock #50699........ $32,000 (1) 1990 John Deere 9600 Stock #15173.............. ................................................... $32,000 (1) 1990 John Deere 9500 3000 sep hr, chopper, chaff spreader. Stock #51231... $29,995 (11) 1982 John Deere 8820 230 header, batt reel, Sund attachment. Stock #15079.$12,500 (2) 2009 Case IH 7120 combine, no headers.

Stock #13146........................... $187,500 (2) 2006 Case IH 2388 rock trap, chaff spreader, straw chopper. Stock #50988... $170,000 (3) 2000 Case IH 2388 AFS yield monitor, big top, no chopper. Stock #46238........ $76,153 (12) 2000 Case IH 2388 Ag Leader yield monitor, big top. Stock #15602................. $75,000 (1) 1998 Case IH 2388 AFS monitor, 3 speed, straw spreader. Stock #46343.. $68,886 (14) 1997 Case IH 2188 new engine with 200 hours, 36-ft. header. Stock #15661........ $44,000 (1) 1996 Case IH 2188 chaff spreader, rock trap, rebuilt fdrhouse. Stock #14935.$64,500 (3) 1988 Case IH 1680 singles, chaff spreader, 3560 hours. Stock #50938.......... $19,207 (3) 1986 Case IH 1680 30-ft. 1010 header. Stock #47438..................................... $21,000 (12) 1992 Case IH 1660 1010 header. Very clean, shedded. Stock #50989.............. $28,000 (3) 2011 Gleaner S77 705 sep hr, chopper, chaff spreader. Stock #51255......... $210,000 (14) 2008 Gleaner R65 1041 separator hours, chopper. Stock #51254........... $140,000 (14) 2003 Gleaner R65 combine with powered rear axle. Stock #15248................... $147,500 (1) 1998 Agco Gleaner R72 2156 separator hours. Stock #51080................. $49,324 (12)

TRACTORS

2014 John Deere 9560R 18/6 powershift, 4 hydraulics. Stock #16561.......... $309,000 (1) 2012 John Deere 9560R 18/6 powershift transmission. Stock #43365... $285,000 (12) 2012 John Deere 9560R, 5 SCV’s, 1000 PTO, heavy wt pkg. Stock #51278..... $282,000 (1) 2013 John Deere 9510R, 18/6 powershift, 4 hydraulics. Stock #46642........ $302,500 (15) 2012 John Deere 9510R 18/6 powershift, 5 SCV’s. Stock #51487................ $268,719 (1) 2015 John Deere 9470R, 4WD, 470 hp, 18/6 powershift. Stock #51765....... $312,500 (14) 2015 John Deere 9470R, 4WD, 470 hp, 18/6 powershift. Stock #51766....... $312,500 (14) 2011 John Deere 9430 PTO, 5 hydraulics, powershift. Stock #44271....... $204,250 (16) 2001 John Deere 9400 12 speed powershift, 4 hydraulics. Stock #16380............ $95,500 (1) 2009 John Deere 9330 24/6 syncro transmission, 4 hyd. Stock #16254........ $197,500 (1) 1984 John Deere 8650 238 hp, partial PS, no PTO, blade. Stock #51113.......... $27,000 (1) 1983 John Deere 8650 16/6 transmission, 3 hydraulics, PTO. Stock #52229.$24,000 (14) 1992 John Deere 8560 4WD, differential lock, 3 hydraulics. Stock #15976......... $42,500 (1) 1991 John Deere 8560 3 hyd., diff lock, monitor, 24 speed. Stock #50698..... $43,500 (12) 1987 John Deere 8450 Quad-Range, 3 SCV’s, no 3-pt. or PTO. Stock #52224. $19,950 (11) 2014 John Deere 8310R Premium cab, IVT, 540/1000 PTO. Stock #16045.. $269,000 (1) 2013 John Deere 8310R MFWD, cab, IVT, dual PTO. Stock #15720.................. $227,500 (1) 2006 John Deere 8230 MFWD, Premium cab, powershift. Stock #46576......... $72,000 (15) 1995 John Deere 7400 MFWD, 16 sp PowrQuad, 3 SCV’s. Stock #52169.. $41,500 (16) 2014 John Deere 7210R, IVT, 5 SCV’s, dual PTO. Stock #44518................ $232,700 (15) 2014 John Deere 7210R 5 hyd remotes, 540/1000 PTO. Stock #50494..$220,000 (14) 1994 John Deere 7200, partial PowerShift, 740 loader. Stock #52204......... $44,900 (16) 2013 John Deere 6210R, IVT, 4 SCV’s, cold weather pkg. Stock #52294...... $171,500 (1) 2014 John Deere 6170R MFWD + TLS, 540/1000. Stock #99011852.... $167,500 (1) 2014 John Deere 6170R MFWD, 540/1000.

Stock #15779........................... $162,000 (1) 2014 John Deere 6170M, 20/20 AutoQuad Plus, dual PTO. Stock #51400.. $134,500 (1) 2014 John Deere 6170M, 3 SCV’s, cold start package. Stock #51401............ $134,500 (1) 2014 John Deere 6150R MFWD, IVT, 4 SCV’s, H360 loader. Stock #50649.... $153,000 (16) 2015 John Deere 6140M, 16/16 PowrQuad, H360 ldr, grpl. Stock #51770.. $117,500 (14) 2015 John Deere 6140M, 16/16 PowrQuad, H360 ldr, grpl. Stock #51769.. $117,500 (14)

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1978 John Deere 4840, 8 speed PowerShift, large 1000 PTO. Stock #52124.$25,950 (16) 1980 John Deere 4640 2WD, 16 speed QuadRange, loader. Stock #51161... $19,500 (14) 1982 John Deere 4240 2WD, 8 sp PowerShift, no ldr, 540/1000. Stock #52223.$19,500 (14) 1980 John Deere 4040 2WD, PowerShift, PTO, no loader. Stock #52326........... $14,000 (14) 1963 John Deere 4010, 2WD, 80 hp, Shaver HD-10 post driver. Stock #51872... $8000 (3) 1988 John Deere 3155 MFWD, cab, 265 loader and grapple. Stock #47408.. $35,000 (15) 1988 John Deere 2955 MFWD, 80 hp, JD 265 SL loader. Stock #13560............ $27,500 (3) John Deere 2510, diesel. Stock #51977........... .................................................... $6000 (12) 2004 Case IH STX 450 duals, 4 hydraulics, no PTO. Stock #46868................ $137,500 (12) 2002 Case IH STX 450 quad track, powershift, Trimble GPS. Stock #46867.... $104,950 (12) 2011 Case IH Steiger 385, powershift, duals, 4 SCV’s. Stock #52508.............. $152,900 (15) 2000 Case IH MX270 powershift, loader/grapple, 4 hyd. Stock #50230.......... $68,773 (12) 2005 Case IH Magnum MX255, 18/4R powershift, 4 SCV’s.Stock #51420....... $82,000 (1) 2010 Case IH Magnum 245, duals, 4 hydraulics, 3-point. Stock #45276..... $129,318 (14) 2009 Case IH Magnum 245 MFWD, powershift, dual PTO. Stock #52196.. $115,000 (1) 1998 Case IH MX150 MFWD, 16/12 partial p/s, ldr, bkt, grapple. Stock #52211.$42,900 (15) 1998 Case IH MX135, powerquad, LH rev, 3 SCV’s, dual PTO. Stock #52300$46,500 (16) 2001 Case IH MX120, partial p/s, 3 SCV’s, 1000 PTO, loader. Stock #52385.$39,000 (3) 2007 Case IH JX1100U, 12 sp, LH rev, 2 SCV’s, ldr, grpl. Stock #52491.. $38,000 (14) 1995 Case IH 9270 differential lock, 4 hyd, standard shift. Stock #16432...... $55,000 (1) 1993 Case IH 5250 MFWD, 16 sp partial p/s, ldr, bkt, grpl. Stock #52367....... $27,500 (16) Case IH 4690 4WD, crab steer, 7724 hours.

Stock #46329........................... $10,500 (11) 1989 Case IH 2096, 2WD, 12 speed, 540/1000 PTO, loader. Stock #51685....... $18,500 (11) 1970 Case 1170 2WD, PTO, 3-pt., DuAl loader, 6-ft. bucket. Stock #51270............. $8900 (1) 1967 International 1256, 8/4 transmission, 540/1000 PTO.Stock #51485...... $8900 (12) 2002 New Holland TV140 loader, dual PTO, 2 hydraulics. Stock #14303............ $58,000 (2) 1992 New Holland 9030, engine end PTO & 2 SCV’s, loader. Stock #52184.... $32,000 (11) 1989 Ford 7710 MFWD, cab, 540 PTO, loader/ bucket/spear. Stock #16107....... $19,500 (3) 1979 Ford TW30, 16 speed, dual PTO, EzeeOn ldr, grapple. Stock #52198.. $14,900 (11) Ford 7600 2WD, open station, Ford 777F loader/bucket/grapple. Stock #16118... $9500 (1) 1993 Ford 3600 2WD, open station, 3-pt., PTO, loader. Stock #51276..................... $5500 (1) Versatile 950 tractor. Stock #16430.................. ................................................... $22,000 (1) 1983 Versatile 875 Call for more details! Stock #51158..................................... $19,000 (12) 1980 Versatile 875 4WD, Atom Jet kit, reman transmission. Stock #15662....... $19,500 (1) 2007 McCormick XTX185, partial pwrshft, 3 SCV’s, loader. Stock #52166...... $66,000 (1) 1994 Allis-Chalmers 8610 MFWD, 103 hp, Westendorf TA28. Stock #14187.$23,000 (3) 1982 Allis-Chalmers 5020, loader, 4-way front blade with mounts. Stock #16471.. $9500 (3) 2006 Kubota L3130 MFWD, open station, 3-point. Stock #16699................ $18,850 (1) 1991 Deutz 9170 2WD, partial p/s, dual rear tires, 2 SCV’s. Stock #52438.... $19,500 (11)

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WINDROWERS, MOCO’S & SWATHERS

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2015 John Deere 569, net wrap, hyd pickup, hi-floatation tires. Stock #51771$43,500 (14) 2014 John Deere 569 Premium, twine/net, 1000 PTO. Stock #50857........... $48,500 (1) 2014 John Deere 569 Premium, twine/net, MegaWide. Stock #52213........ $45,000 (11) 2014 John Deere 569 Premium, twine/net, MegaWide. Stock #52214........ $45,000 (11) 2013 John Deere 569 Premium, net wrap, baler auto. Stock #99390508.......... $47,000 (3) 2012 John Deere 568, twine/net, MegaWide, hyd pickup. Stock #51317......... $34,950 (16) 2011 John Deere 568 Mega Wide, twine and net. Stock #47590.................... $35,000 (14) 2011 John Deere 568, twine only, MegaWide, 21.5L-16.1 tires. Stock #52209.$25,000 (11) 2009 John Deere 568, twine/net, MegaWide, push bar. Stock #51475............ $29,950 (16) 2008 John Deere 568, twine/net, MegaWide, floatation tires. Stock #52314... $28,500 (11) 2008 John Deere 568 MegaWide, surface wrap. Stock #14641.................... $29,750 (3) 2007 John Deere 568, twine/net, MegaWide, hydraulic pickup. Stock #52319.$26,500 (11) 2004 John Deere 567, net/twine, MegaWide, hyd pickup. Stock #51729........... $19,990 (1) 2004 John Deere 567 twine only, MegaWide, hyd. lift. Stock #50387............... $15,500 (11) 2004 John Deere 567, twine, MegaWide, hyd pckp, 540 PTO. Stock #51707.. $15,000 (12) 2004 John Deere 567, twine/net, MegaWide, push bar. Stock #51316............ $13,950 (11) 2003 John Deere 567 net and twine, hydraulic pickup. Stock #14790................. $15,750 (1) 2002 John Deere 567 twine only, MegaWide, push bar. Stock #51037............ $13,500 (11) 2001 John Deere 567 twine/net, 1000 PTO, push bar. Stock #50813............ $12,500 (15) 2001 John Deere 567 twine only, 540 PTO, wide pickup. Stock #50951....... $12,500 (15) 2001 John Deere 567 wide pickup, twine only.

Stock #46471........................... $12,500 (12) 1999 John Deere 566 twine only, Mega tooth pickup. Stock #47683.................. $8500 (14) 1998 John Deere 566 twine only, MegaTooth pickup. Stock #50700................ $10,500 (11) 1998 John Deere 566 60” wide, 540 PTO, twine only. Stock #50329............. $8950 (16) 1998 John Deere 566 twine only, 1000 PTO, push bar. Stock #50636............... $9995 (11) 1997 John Deere 566 twine only, hi-flo tires.

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UTILITY VEHICLES

2014 John Deere 825i, power steering, manual lift, heater. Stock #52231...... $18,250 (11) 2014 John Deere 825i, glass windshield, deluxe cargo box. Stock #52241.... $14,970 (1) 2013 John Deere 850i RSX Gator, front bumper. Stock #15127................ $12,000 (1) 2012 John Deere 825i, camo, windshield, high-back seats. Stock #52079.$14,250 (14) 2012 John Deere 850i RSX Gator, poly roof, 316 miles. Stock #16630............ $12,500 (1) 2012 John Deere 825i, cab, winch, power protect package. Stock #52383....... $12,500 (1) 2012 John Deere XUV825i Gator, windshield, benchseat. Stock #50555.................$12,000 2012 John Deere XUV825i Gator, Prosum cab with heat. Stock #47291................ $9900 (2) 2015 John Deere 825i, hard door, roof, windshield, hyd tilt box. Stock #51899.$13,500 (14) 2014 John Deere 825i, full poly cab, heater, bucket seats. Stock #51819...... $19,750 (14) 2012 John Deere 825i Gator, benchseat, Alloy rims, power dump. Stock #50740.$11,500 (14) 2012 John Deere 825i Gator, Bighorn tires, benchseat. Stock #50385........... $10,800 (1) 2001 John Deere 855D, front bumper, fender guard, bench seat. Stock #52271.$8250 (14) 2009 Arctic Cat Prowler 1000 Stock #47862... .................................................... $5500 (12) Artic Cat Wildcat 800 Stock #52076................ ................................................. $10,500 (12) Club Car IntelliTrak 4x4, open cab. Stock #52182.......................................... $3600 (3)

1997 John Deere 566 twine only, Mega tooth, 540 PTO. Stock #50622............... $9500 (11) 1996 John Deere 566 twine only, hyd pickup, 15,000 bales. Stock #51100........ $8500 (14) 1991 John Deere 535 twine only. Stock #16681.......................................... $4250 (3) 1990 John Deere 535, twine only, 540 PTO, gather wheels.Stock #51419....... $3000 (11) John Deere 510 round baler. Stock #15174..... ...................................................... $2500 (2) 2008 Hesston 5556 twine only, MegaWide, 540 PTO. Stock #46661........... $19,000 (12) 2005 Hesston 956-A round baler. Stock #50635....................................... $13,000 (1) 2001 Hesston 856A twine only. Stock #50788.. ................................................. $11,900 (15) 1989 Hesston 560 twine only. Stock #51277.... ...................................................... $3000 (3) 2002 Case IH RBX561 twine/net, new PTO & gearbox. Stock #51066.................. $6900 (1) 2006 Vermeer 605M twine/net, wide pickup, floatation tires. Stock # 52481.. $19,500 (11) 2007 New Holland BR780A 540 PTO, twine only. Stock #44546...................... $7950 (12) 2000 New Holland 688 540 PTO, twine only, Bale Command. Stock #14908...... $6500 (2) 1994 New Holland 650 twine only, 540 PTO, precut knives. Stock #16353......... $5500 (2) 1999 Hesston 4755 3x3 square baler, bale chute. Stock #51841................. $29,900 (14) 1999 New Holland 590 3x3 sq baler, auto lube, last bale eject. Stock #52145... $17,500 (16)

2014 John Deere W150 windrower, 16.5L-16.1 casters. Stock #15707.............. $160,000 (1) 2014 John Deere W150 windrower, hydraulic centerlink. Stock #16566.......... $154,000 (1) 2013 John Deere W235 windrower, bar tires, 995 16-ft. head. Stock #52212.$140,000 (11) 2012 John Deere R450 windrower, 16-ft. head, Tri-Lobe. Stock #51822........... $102,900 (15) 2011 John Deere R450 windrower, 14.5-ft. Impeller rotary. Stock #52227..... $102,500 (16) 2011 John Deere D450 windrower. Stock #14045....................................... $84,000 (1) 2007 John Deere 4895 windrower, draper ready. Stock #16337................. $100,000 (1) 2012 Case IH WD2303, 16-ft. rotary head, rubber conditioner. Stock #52430.... $86,150 (3) 1988 Case IH 8840, 14-ft. header, steel conditioner. Stock #52510................. $14,000 (14) International 4000 swather, 14.5-ft. draper header. Stock #43066................. $4500 (12) 2008 Agco 9365 rotary windrower, 16-ft. hay head. Stock #16261................... $72,500 (3) 2012 MacDon M105 cab, air, D60 35-ft. header.

Stock #11104........................... $109,000 (1) 2009 MacDon M150, 14-ft. hay head, steel conditioner. Stock #52423.......... $68,000 (3) 2008 MacDon M200 swather, D60 35-ft. draper header. Stock #52106.............. $79,500 (14) 2003 MacDon 9352i windrower, 30-ft. draper header. Stock #43978.............. $90,900 (14) 2003 MacDon 5020 mower conditioner, 16-ft., steel cond. Stock #43981......... $11,000 (12) 1980 Hesston 6450 open station, 12-ft. head, gas, steel cond. Stock #50334..... $6950 (16) 1986 New Holland 1496 windrower, hydrostat, 12-ft. sickle head. Stock #52275.. $9500 (16)

CONSIGNMENTS

2013 John Deere 7200R tractor, IVT, H480 loader, grapple. Stock #51573.$164,500 (16) 2012 Kubota M110XDTC tractor, 16 sp partial p/s, 3-pt. Stock #52494............. $49,500 (16) 2005 John Deere 8520T tractor, 16/4 PowerShift, 16” tracks. Stock #51396.$83,000 (15) 2001 Case IH STX440 tractor, tires 70%, always shedded. Stock #52116... $128,000 (3) 1981 Steiger ST470 550 hp tractor, 6/1 p/s, duals, tires 70%. Stock #52315.. $75,000 (2) 1981 Versatile 875 4WD tractor, cab, 4 hydraulics. Stock #12373...................... $39,775 (1) 1975 John Deere 8430 tractor, 16/4 QuadRange, 2 SCV’s. Stock #51398. $17,500 (15) 2006 John Deere 9760 combine, 936D header, hi-sp trailer. Stock #52450.$120,000 (15) John Deere 8820 combine, JD 230 header with batt reel. Stock #46047..... $18,000 (11) 1980 John Deere 8820 combine. Stock #16365....................................... $18,500 (2) 1987 John Deere combine, 30-ft. 230 header, batt reel. Stock #15567.............. $16,500 (3) 1994 Claas 108SL combine, 2WD, single, chopper. Stock #13189............... $22,000 (2) 1998 Honey Bee SP36 36-ft. draper header, batt reel. Stock #13190.............. $22,000 (2) John Deere 844 corn header, 12 row, 30” spacing. Stock #11354............... $13,500 (1) 2013 Vermeer BPX9000 bale processor. New, never used. Stock #52278........ $18,950 (16) 2008 Haybuster 2800 bale processor, lrg square or round. Stock #52493.$24,000 (16) Haybuster 2620 round bale processor. Stock #17825..................................... $11,500 (12) 1993 New Holland round baler, twine and net, 540 PTO. Stock #15109................ $3600 (1) New Holland 1035 self-propelled bale wagon, open station. Stock #15097........... $2940 (1) 1999 MacDon 9300 windrower, 16-ft. auger head, steel cond. Stock #52316.$38,880 (2) 1981 New Holland 1114 open station windrower, 12-ft. Stock #47866................ $7950 (16) 1995 John Deere 930 side pull MoCo, 11.5-ft. cut, rotary. Stock #50226............. $3950 (16) Ford Dearborn Model 14-15 6-ft. sickle mower, 540 PTO. Stock #51728......... $1500 (16) Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 2320 TBH cart. Stock #50609............. $30,800 (1) Case 8500 45-ft. air drill, 7.5” spacing, 2 tank, tow between cart. Stock #12374.$14,775 (1) Valmar 240 air seeder. Stock #52117.$2500 (3) John Deere 9450 box drills, 40-ft. 10” spacing.

Stock #16433............................. $14,000 (3)

1980 John Deere 331 32-ft. disk, 9” spacing, 3 section, folding. Stock #52364..... $9500 (15) Shaver 901 post hole digger. Stock #37519...... ................................................. $11,000 (15) Summers Ultimate sprayer, 100-ft. booms, 1500 gal tank. Stock #15568...... $30,000 (3) 2007 Summers 1500 90-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon tank. Stock #17842............. $26,000 (12) John Deere 620/70R46 floater tires for 4940 sprayer. Stock #16531................ $16,700 (1) Kelly 56 3-pt. mount backhoe attachment, 24” bucket. Stock #51779.................. $6950 (16) Rhino 2500 10-ft. extremely HD rear blade, needs 4 SCV’s. Stock #51930..... $6950 (16) Anderson 12-ft. rock rake, PTO driven. Stock #51481........................................ $4500 (15) Westfield W130-71 straight 13”x71-ft. auger, 540 PTO drive. Stock #52277..... $12,900 (2) 2011 Harvest International 8”x35-ft. transfer auger, PTO drive. Stock #51159.... $2500 (2) Brandt 8”x62-ft. PTO grain auger, 10” turbo screw bottom. Stock #15261......... $1750 (3) 2014 John Deere D170 mower with 7P cart.

Stock #51884.............................. $2199 (15) 2010 John Deere LA125 lawn tractor, 42” mower deck. Stock #51034......... $1200 (15) John Deere L110 lawn tractor, 48” deck, 42” snowblower. Stock #51092.......... $1250 (11) 2007 John Deere X300 mower, 42” mulch deck. Stock #52451..................... $2100 (15) 2010 John Deere 48C powerflow system for JD mower. Stock #40127............... $900 (15) 2009 John Deere 44SB snowblower, off X324 mower, used 3x. Stock #52308... $1200 (15)

New Holland 1114 windrower, 14-ft. header, gas engine. Stock #46104........... $9619 (12) New Holland 1100 windrower, diesel, 21-ft. draper. Stock #47073.................. $9500 (16) 2011 John Deere 956 MoCo, hyd tilt, V10 steel conditioner. Stock #52100........ $21,500 (16) 2011 John Deere 946 MoCo, 13-ft., hydraulic tilt, V10 conditioner. Stock #52228................ ................................................. $21,500 (16) 2010 John Deere 946 MoCo, 13-ft. cut, impeller conditioner. Stock #43698... $26,000 (16) 2010 John Deere 946 MoCo, impeller cond., 3-pt., hyd. tilt. Stock #47219...... $25,000 (12) 2004 John Deere 946 MoCo, impeller conditioner. Stock #47233................. $17,500 (14) 2001 John Deere 946 MoCo, impeller cond., 2-pt., 1000 PTO. Stock #50538.$14,000 (11) 1999 John Deere 955 MoCo, rotary tongue, 14-ft. cut. Stock #14538.............. $12,000 (3) 1994 John Deere 920 MoCo, 9’9” cutting width, 540 PTO hookup. Stock #52381.. $5500 (15) 2009 Hesston 3315 mower conditioner. Stock #50708....................................... $22,618 (3) Caterpillar Challenger PTS16T MoCo, 16-ft. head. Stock #51701................. $14,000 (12) 2004 Frontier MC1216 MoCo, 16-ft., steel conditioner. Stock #50969.............. $10,950 (11) 2006 New Holland 1475 haybine, 16-ft. pull type. Stock #15022..................... $16,500 (2) 1991 New Holland 499 pull-type swather, 14-ft. sickle header. Stock #51095........ $5500 (14) 1997 Westward 3000 30-ft. pull-type swather, batt reel. Stock #51711................. $4500 (1) 2012 John Deere 995 hay header, V10 conditioner. Stock #50388................. $27,500 (14)

GRAIN HANDLING

2010 Brandt 13110 auger, hydraulic lift, swing hopper. Stock #15155................ $28,000 (1) 2011 Brandt 1370XL 13”x70-ft. swing hopper, electric mover. Stock #51703..... $15,000 (3) 2008 Brandt 1370 13”x70-ft. auger, hyd lift, electric mover. Stock #50941........ $9000 (1) 2003 Brandt 1370 13”x70-ft. swing auger.

Stock #1614............................... $12,500 (2) Brandt 1360XL 13”x60-ft. swing auger, spout.

Stock #13173............................. $11,000 (1) Brandt 10”x60-ft. auger, manual winch, swing away hopper. Stock #51115.......... $6500 (3) 2011 Farm King 13”x85-ft. auger, manual swing away hopper. Stock #15359........ $14,000 (1) 2009 Westfield MC130-91 13”x91-ft. auger, swing hopper. Stock #50960...... $16,000 (3) Westfield 10x60 10”x60-ft. auger, single swing hopper. Stock #51735................. $4000 (12) Wheatheart BH-41-8 grain auger. Stock #13866.......................................... $6500 (1) 8”x30-ft. PTO auger, drive-on transport. Stock #45749........................................ $2500 (16) 2013 Brandt 5200EX grain vac. Stock #16100. ................................................... $19,950 (1) 2008 Brandt 5000EX grain vac. Stock #16636. ................................................... $13,000 (1) 2010 Rem 3700 grain vac, 1000 PTO. Stock #51484..................................... $26,500 (12) 2011 Rem 2700 grain vac. Stock #13984.......... ................................................... $15,500 (1) Floor sweep only. Stock #13800.......... $175 (2)

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MISCELLANEOUS

2014 John Deere 304K 4WD wheel loader, 137 hours. Stock #50874.......... $73,500 (16) 2005 John Deere 35D compact excavator, cab, heat, A/C. Stock #51091........... $28,250 (11) Cat 272C skidsteer, switchable EH controls, 66” & 84” bucket. Stock #51979.$33,500 (11) 2008 John Deere 317 skidsteer, ROPS, foot controls, 72” bckt. Stock #52509$21,000 (11) 2008 John Deere 317 skidsteer, single spd, ft cntrl, 66” bckt. Stock #52251.... $16,500 (11) 2000 John Deere 260 skidsteer, enclosed cab, 78” bucket. Stock #52421........... $16,000 (1) Great Bend 951 3-point backhoe, 18” bucket, runs off hydraulics. Stock #47542.$5950 (16) 2010 John Deere PA15, planetary drive auger skid steer mount. Stock #52161.. $1600 (11) 2010 Dew-Eze Super Slicer 2 bale processor, RH discharge. Stock #52183....... $8900 (11) 2004 Haybuster 2650 round bale processor, 2 bale, 1000 PTO. Stock #47740..$12,500 (16) 2011 Allen 8803 29-ft. hydraulic driven basket rake. Stock #51202................... $24,900 (15) 2012 H&S BF14HC 14-wheel high capacity wheel rake. Stock #50933.......... $12,500 (3) Vermeer R23 hydraulic hay rake. Stock #52289........................................ $7500 (16) 2006 John Deere 705 hydraulic hay rake.

Stock #52291.............................. $9950 (16) 1997 John Deere 700 twin rake. One owner.

Stock #51694.............................. $5900 (15) Frontier AB13G global bale spear, used once.

Stock #17019................................ $850 (15) Buhler 150 9-ft. rear blade, 3 way hyd. adjust, cutting edge. Stock #50220......... $6500 (11) Rhino HD3WM 8-ft. rear blade, manual angle and tilt. Stock #51929.................... $750 (16) 2014 Frontier RB5060L 5-ft. lighter-duty rear blade. Stock #51840...................... $490 (14) Degelman 10-1 front blade, 10-ft., manual angle. Stock #15578.......................... $2500 (1) 2008 HLA manure fork for JD 265 loader. 2-ft. tines. Stock #48055....................... $650 (16) 2015 John Deere BW15918 bucket. Never used, global mounts. Stock #50961.$1500 (1) 2011 Wheatheart High & Heavy Hitter sidemast post pounder. Stock #51967.$9350 (16) Ezee-On 2400 post pounder. Stock #51876....... ........................................................$4800 (1) Shaver HD10 post pounder, skid steer mount.

Stock #50378.............................. $5500 (01) Shaver HD10 post pounder, fits on skid steer.

Stock #48005.............................. $2850 (16) 2014 Danhuser SM40 hammer post pounder, hyd. tilt. Stock #50556.................. $7500 (11) Ambusher RC51 5-ft. rotary cutter for skid steer. Stock #47072..................... $3400 (15) 2003 John Deere MX6 rotary cutter, 6-ft. cut width, 540 PTO. Stock #51403.... $1950 (11) 2008 Frontier RC1060 5-ft. rotary cutter, safety chains. Stock #50807.................. $1100 (15) Woods RD60 rear discharge mower, 60” cut width, 540 PTO. Stock #51143.... $1500 (15) Ford 501 3-pt. sickle mower, 7-ft. bar. Stock #51449........................................ $1500 (15) Artsway VD7 pull type ditcher, 7-ft. blades, two hydraulics. Stock #50225............. $2500 (16) 6-ft. front snowblade to fit compact tractors, hydraulic angle. Stock #50811........ $1350 (15) Morris 50-HHB 50-ft. heavy harrow, mechanical fold, 1/2” teeth. Stock #50749.....$18,000 (12) Morris chisel plow. Stock #15851...... $3600 (1) Field cultivator, 36-ft., 4-bar drag harrow. Stock #50774.......................................... $4750 (3) 1991 John Deere 3945 switch plow, 4 bottom, 3-pt. mount. Stock #52099........... $3950 (16) Miller 10-ft. offset disk, 9” spacing, 22” disks, 3 bar, heavy duty. Stock #52056..... $7500 (16) Ford 10-ft. tandem disk, lift cylinder. Stock #52057........................................ $2500 (16) Frontier LR2184 medium duty, 84” landscape rake, Cat 3-pt. Stock #51233......... $995 (15) Yorks RS 3-pt. landscape rake, 5-ft. width.

Stock #50810................................ $475 (15) 2007 Rite Way RR900 rock picker, hydraulic reel, hyd hitch. Stock #52225... $14,500 (14)

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2014 John Deere 1890 60-ft. 10” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #15473....... $349,000 (1) 2013 John Deere 1890 60-ft., 10”, 430 bu TBT 1910 cart. Stock #50540.......... $205,000 (1) 2012 John Deere 1890 60-ft. 7.5” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #14720....... $290,000 (1) 2012 John Deere 1890 60-ft. 7.5” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #16300....... $219,000 (2) 2006 John Deere 1890 46-ft. air drill, 7.5”, 270 bu TBT cart. Stock #50335......... $80,000 (1) 2012 John Deere 1890/1910 42-ft. 7.5” spacing. Stock #46624................... $135,000 (15) 2011 John Deere 1890/1910 50-ft. 7.5” spacing. Stock #46625................... $154,000 (15) 2008 John Deere 1895 42-ft. 10” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #16702....... $135,000 (1) 2015 John Deere 1830, 61-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot. Stock #51763.... $195,000 (14) 2015 John Deere 1830, 61-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot. Stock #51764.... $195,000 (14) 2014 John Deere 1830 61-ft., 10” spacing, 550 bu TBH cart. Stock #51460...... $234,000 (1) 2014 John Deere 1830 61-ft. 10” spacing.

Stock #47546......................... $198,000 (12) 2013 John Deere 1830 61-ft., double shoot, all run blockage. Stock #52435... $201,000 (12) 2012 John Deere 1830 61-ft. 12” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #14371....... $178,001 (1) 2012 John Deere 1830 50-ft. 10” spacing, tow between cart. Stock #14434..... $165,001 (2) 2009 John Deere 1830 60-ft., 10” spacing, 350 bu TBT cart. Stock #51888....... $159,000 (1) John Deere 9450 50-ft. 12” spacing. Stock #39493..................................... $12,500 (12) John Deere 9400 40-ft. 12” spacing. Stock #47645..................................... $16,500 (12) John Deere 9400 40-ft., 10”, (2) 9400, (2)9450.

Stock #50823........................... $10,500 (11) John Deere 9350 40-ft. 10” spacing, rubber press wheels. Stock #12568....... $10,500 (1) John Deere 9350 (2) 10-ft., 10 spacing, no transport. Stock #51474.............. $6950 (14) John Deere 9350 16-ft. 10” spacing, steel press wheels. Stock #16429.......... $5500 (1) 1996 John Deere 0455 25-ft. with 7.5” spacing.

Stock #50042............................. $28,000 (3) John Deere 777, Call for details. Stock #51975....................................... $10,000 (1) 2014 John Deere 1770NT-16R30 16 row, 30” planter. Stock #15211............... $141,410 (1) 2006 John Deere 1770NT 16 row, 30” planter.

Stock #41883........................... $62,000 (14) 2003 John Deere 1770 planter. Stock #44660. ................................................. $56,558 (11) 2014 Case IH 800/3430 70-ft. 12” spacing, 3430 cart. Stock #48059........ $225,000 (14) 2010 Case IH ATX700 60-ft., 10” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #43798...... $105,000 (12) 2009 Case IH 700 70-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot, 3430 TBT. Stock #52199.$105,000 (1) Case ATX-6012 60-ft. 12” tow behind cart.

Stock #16376............................. $58,000 (1) Case 5012 50-ft. 12” spacing, tow behind cart.

Stock #16379............................. $51,000 (1) Maxim 50-ft. 9” spacing, tow between 300 bushel cart. Stock #15850.......... $29,500 (2) 2000 Flexi-Coil 7500 60-ft. 9.5” spacing, tow between cart. Stock #41308..... $37,500 (14) 1998 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 12” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #9912........... $44,500 (2) 1995 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 12” spacing, tow between cart. Stock #14077....... $36,500 (1) 1995 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 12” spacing, tow between cart. Stock #13394....... $34,500 (1) 2006 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 12” spacing, tow between cart. Stock #13876....... $82,000 (1) Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 12” spacing, 2320 tank.

Stock #43953........................... $42,000 (12) Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 12” spacing, 3450 cart.

Stock #45836........................... $39,900 (14) Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 9” spacing. Stock #47108..................................... $46,500 (12) 2000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 9” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #43554........... $42,000 (12) 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 9” spacing, tow between cart. Stock #9877............. $47,000 (1) 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 9” spacing, 2320 tank. Stock #44309................... $44,900 (12)

2006 New Holland SD440 58-ft. 10” spacing.

Stock #41283........................... $92,437 (12) 1995 Concord 6012 60-ft., 12” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #13236......... $32,000 (2) 1992 Concord 5612 56-ft., 12” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #12723......... $19,500 (2) 1994 Concord 3400 50-ft. 12” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #46620........... $29,000 (14) 1992 Concord 3400 50-ft. 12” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #46621........... $29,000 (14) 2009 Great Plains 1510 15-ft. 7.5”, double disk, Stock #50814................... $30,000 (15) 2013 John Deere 1910 550 bushel tow behind cart. Stock #16122...................... $90,000 (1) 2012 John Deere 1910 430 bushel tow behind cart. Stock #16637...................... $69,000 (1) Flexi-Coil 2320 tow behind cart, good tires, good condition. Stock #52299....... $6000 (1)

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2012 John Deere X720, 3-pt., mid PTO, 540 rear PTO, 60” deck. Stock #51881$8500 (12) 2012 John Deere 647, 540 PTO, came off X720 mower. Stock #51882......... $3000 (12) 2011 John Deere X500 hydro trans, 48” deck, 426 hours. Stock #50804............. $4800 (11) 2015 John Deere X320 48” deck, 6 hours. Like new! Stock #50753...................... $4049 (11) 2006 John Deere X304 42” deck with bagger.

Stock #46010.............................. $2900 (12) 2014 John Deere Z425 mower, new 48” deck.

Stock #50962................................ $3300 (3) 2014 John Deere Z445 54” deck. Stock #50937.......................................... $4750 (1) 2006 John Deere LA115 lawn mower, 42” deck. Stock #50318..................... $1000 (01) 2002 John Deere LT155 lawn mower, 42” deck, 15 hp, hydro. Stock #50288..$850 (16) John Deere L108 42” riding mower, 18.9 HP engine. Stock #13421...................... $600 (1) John Deere SRX95 30” deck, bagger. Stock #50703.......................................... $875 (12) Husqvarna RZ5424 zero turn mower bagger, 54” deck. Stock #45957............... $3250 (12) 2006 Toro Z480 time cutter hydro, powerflow bagger. Stock #42704................. $1900 (14) John Deere WE85 walk behind mower. Stock #13490............................................ $950 (3) 2012 John Deere 62D mid mount mower, 62” cut. Stock #13420.......................... $3200 (1) John Deere 62D, drive over, mid-mount mower deck. Stock #52119..................... $1950 (16) 2012 John Deere mower, 72”, for 4720 tractor.

Stock #12798................................ $3500 (1) 2012 Swisher RTB12544 pull behind mower, 44”, gas. Stock #13009.................. $1600 (2) 2011 Bobcat 72” finishing mower, hydraulic drive. Stock #47071..................... $3900 (15)

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Prepare for ice dams

By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension, Minnesota Winter has provided little snow as of yet. However, now that we are beginning to get enough of the white stuff just in time for Christmas, it’s a good time to prepare for common winter problems that can affect your home. Ice dams are one such common problem on many homes, especially when we have snow coupled with rather warm temperatures.

An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof and prevents melting snow from draining off the roof. The water that backs up behind the dam can leak into a home and cause damage to walls, ceilings, insulation and other areas.

For ice dams to form there must be snow on the roof, and at the same time, higher portions of the outside surface of the roof must be above freezing while lower surfaces remain below freezing.

Since most ice dams form at the edge of the roof, there is obviously a heat source warming the roof elsewhere. This heat is primarily coming from the house. In rare instances solar heat gain may cause these temperature differences, or may be a combination of both.

In a house, heat moves through the ceiling and insulation by conduction through the slanted portion of the ceiling. In many homes, there is less space for insulation, so it is important to use insulation with high R-value per inch to reduce heat loss by conduction. If ice dams are a problem, you may want to check your attic insulation levels. Certain insulation products may settle over time and become less effective.

In all Minnesota communities it is possible to find homes that do not have ice dams. These homes may have better insulation or it may be due to position of the home, the color of the shingles or the simplicity of the roof lines. But, the biggest factor is heat loss and ice dams can be prevented by controlling it from the home.

If ice dams are an annual problem on your home, the short term solution is to remove snow from the roof. This eliminates one of the ingredients necessary for the formation of an ice dam. A “roof rake” and push broom can be used to remove snow, just be careful you don’t damage the roofing materials.

The longer term solution is to make the ceiling air tight so warm air cannot flow from the house into the attic space.

After sealing air leakage paths between the house and attic space, consider increasing the ceiling/roof insulation to cut down on heat loss by conduction.

This may increase the snow load that your roof has to carry because it will no longer melt. If it is built to current codes, there should not be a structural problem. Roofs, like the rest of the home, should have been designed to withstand expected snow loads. In Minnesota, plans showing design details to meet expected snow loads are usually required to receive a building permit.

Natural roof ventilation can help maintain uniform roof temperatures, but if the longterm actions described here are done effectively, then only small amounts of roof ventilation are needed to maintain uniform roof surface temperatures. If heat transfer has been reduced substantially, then snow will build up on the roof and cover natural roof ventilation systems, reducing attic ventilation rates. Natural attic ventilation systems are needed to dry the attic space and remove heat buildup during the summer.

Lastly, other factors such as recessed lights, skylights, complicated roof designs and heating ducts in the attic will all increase the risk of ice dam formation. If you plan to build a new home, these factors should be considered.

For more information, contact me at 800-450-2465 or stordahl@umn.edu. This article was adapted from the UM publication, “Ice Dams”.

The see the complete article, simply Google the title or contact your local Extension office.

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The Kansas State University Collegiate Crops Team has won its seventh straight national championship. The K-State 2015 Collegiate Crops Team (l to r): Dr. Kevin Donnelly (coach), Marshall Hay (assistant coach), Michaela Simmelink, Ben Coomes (assistant coach), Nicole Sudbeck, Brett Manville, Samantha L’Ecuyer, Jessi Bramhall, Sarah Zerger, Hayden Guetterman.

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The Kansas State University (K-State) Crops Team recently captured the title of national Collegiate Crops Contest champion for the seventh year in a row. K-State teams have now won this contest in 14 of the past 17 years.

To win the 2015 national title, the team won both the Chicago Collegiate Crops Contest on November 19 and the Kansas City American Royal Collegiate Crops Contest on November 23. The University of Wisconsin-Platteville placed second in both events, while the University of Minnesota-Crookston took third.

Official members of the K-State team were Samantha L’Ecuyer, Morrowville, junior in agronomy; Nicole Sudbeck, Seneca, sophomore in agronomy; and Michaela Simmelink, Downs, senior in animal sciences and industry. Alternate contestants were agronomy majors Brett Manville, Valley Falls, senior; Hayden Guetterman, Bucyrus, junior; Jessi Bramhall, Seneca, junior; and Sarah Zerger, Cheney, sophomore.

The team swept the team and individual awards at both the Kansas City and Chicago contests. K-State placed first at both events in all three phases of the contest: plant and seed identification, grain grading, and seed analysis. Individually, the three K-State team members placed 1-2-3 overall in both contests. Such a sweep of all three contest parts and the top three individual placings at both contests is very rare, and has only been accomplished once previously in the 82-year history of the contests -- also by K-State, in 2009.

Samantha L’Ecuyer took first place overall at both contests. She won all three components at Kansas City, with perfect scores in both grain grading and seed analysis. At Chicago, she also had a perfect score in grain grading, and was first in seed analysis and second in identification. Her overall score of 1796.8 out of 1800 possible points in Kansas City was the fourth highest ever in the contest, and the highest since a perfect overall score in 1965.

Nicole Sudbeck was second overall in both contests. At Chicago, she was first in plant and seed identification, second in grain grading and third in seed analysis. At Kansas City, she was second in all three components.

Michaela Simmelink placed third in both events. She also had a perfect score in grain grading in Kansas City for a first place tie with L’Ecuyer, and was third in seed analysis and fourth in identification. At Chicago, she was third in both grain grading and identification and sixth in seed analysis.

The team was coached by Kevin Donnelly, K-State professor of agronomy. Assistant coaches were Ben Coomes, agronomy senior from Girard, and Marshall Hay, agronomy graduate teaching assistant from Lynnville, Iowa.

In the contests, participants were required to identify 200 different plant or seed samples of crops and weeds; grade eight different samples of grain according to Federal Grain Inspection Service standards; and analyze 10 seed samples to determine what contaminants they contain.

The American Royal coordinated the Kansas City contest, with CHS Foundation as the primary financial sponsor. Additional sponsors were the American Society of Agronomy, DuPont Pioneer, and the South Dakota Crop Improvement Association.

The primary sponsor of the Chicago contest was the CME Group. Additional donors in Chicago included the Crop Science Society of America, Growmark Cooperative, and the Society of Commercial Seed Technologists.

For its performance, K-State received a team scholarship award from contest sponsors at Kansas City, and CME Group provided individual scholarships to the top five students at Chicago.

Winter Survival Kit app can help stranded travelers

By NDSU Extension Service Now is the time to download the Winter Survival Kit smartphone app in addition to gathering a winter survival kit for your vehicles. The app is for people who live in areas where they might get stuck in the snow or slide off the road, and people traveling to wintery areas.

The free Winter Survival Kit app is available for iPhones and Android smartphones. It’s provided by the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service.

“The Winter Survival Kit app can be as critical as a physical winter survival kit if you find yourself stuck or stranded in severe winter weather conditions,” says Bob Bertsch, NDSU Agriculture Communication Web technology specialist.

Bertsch says the app will help users find their current location, call 911, notify friends and family, and estimate how long they can run a vehicle’s engine to keep warm before running out of fuel.

“You can use the Winter Survival Kit app to store important phone and policy numbers for insurance or roadside assistance,” he says. “You also can designate emergency contacts you want to alert when you become stranded.”

The app also alerts the user every 30 minutes as a reminder to turn off the vehicle’s engine and check the exhaust pipe for snow buildup, which is critical to avoiding potentially deadly carbon monoxide poisoning. Additionally, it provides information on putting together a physical winter survival kit, preparing a vehicle for winter driving and staying safe when stranded in an ice storm or stuck in snow.

“Even though your phone can find your location, call 911 and store contacts, the Winter Survival Kit app can help you stay calm when you may be in a dangerous situation,” Bertsch says. “The gas estimation gauge and alerts especially may save lives. Parents can have their less-experienced drivers download the app for peace of mind.”

The Winter Survival Kit app was developed by Myriad Devices, a company that was founded by students and faculty in NDSU’s Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and College of Business in the NDSU Research and Technology Park incubator. The NDSU Extension Service provided design and content input, and funded the project with a U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture Smith-Lever Special Needs grant.

For more information about the app, go to https://www. ag.ndsu.edu/extension/apps.

Soil Health Education and Risk Management Training

North 40 Ag was recently awarded a $79,573 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency to deliver soil health education and risk management training across Montana and northern Wyoming. Through this project, producers will learn about the benefits of implementing soil health practices like no-till, crop rotation, cover crops, and grazing systems. Kate Vogel, with the assistance of Tara Becken, will lead 16 winter roundtable workshops in January and February, as well as 10 summer field days.

“This grant provides us with the opportunity to educate hundreds of producers across the region about the value of soil health,” stated Vogel. “The workshops will be tailored to each area and will focus on specific issues and producer concerns.”

Kate Vogel, the co-owner of North 40 Ag, and is a Certified Professional Agronomist and a Certified Professional Soil Scientist. She received her Masters of Science Degree from Colorado State University, and has eight years of experience working as an agronomist and soil scientist. Her areas of expertise include transitioning to no-till, diversifying cropping rotations, decreasing the frequency of fallow, and implementing cover crops. Tara Becken spent eight years as a Risk Management Specialist with RMA and worked extensively with crop insurance policy and procedure, as well as producer education. She has a Masters of Arts Degree in Mass Communications and a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Business.

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When to blanket a horse

By Ann Swinker, Ph.D., Extension Horse Specialist, PennState 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? 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 becomes wet and/or is covered with mud. This is why it is important to provide a dry sheltered area in cold wet weather and regular grooming. 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 problem with snow, but much more of a problem with rain, ice, and/or freezing rain).

• The horse has had its winter coat clipped for showing.

• The horse is very young or very old.

• The horse has not been acclimated to the cold (i.e. recently relocated from a southern climate).

• The horse has a body condition score of 3 or less, or in poor health.

Blanket Fit It is important that the blanket fit the horse make sure you have the correct size to fit the horse.

• Horses can develop rub marks or sores where the straps securing the blanket fit improperly. If the horse is continuously blanketed the blanket should be removed regularly to inspected for damage and reposition due to twisting.

• Make sure blankets are kept dry and do not put a blanket on a wet horse; wait until the horse is dry before blanketing.

Or take a wet blanket off a horse to keep it from becoming chilled.

• Days that the temperature 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 cold stress by making the hair and reducing its insulating value. It is important to keep the horse dry and sheltered from rain. Wooly horses with a thicker hair coat can retain more heat …so sometimes it is better not to blanket.

Extension educator praised for educational efforts

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By University of Wyoming Extension A University of Wyoming (UW) educator praised for her dedication, professionalism and educational efforts for youths and adults has received the Wyoming Association of County Agriculture Agents’ Outstanding Educator Award.

Nominators noted Niobrara County educator Kellie Chichester’s: • Liaison efforts on behalf of UW Extension with the Wyoming Stock Growers Association biannual meetings.

• Creation of the Wyoming Master Cattleman Youth Program, focusing on overall production knowledge, leadership development and agricultural advocacy.

• Establishing the Cowboy Youth Classic in Albany County, an annual two-day youth livestock show with a mandatory educational workshop component.

• Her creation and management of beef artificial insemination schools, also in Albany County.

Chichester has also served as Wyoming’s representative on the National Association of County Agricultural Agents.

Chichester transferred from Albany to Niobrara County this year, moving from an agriculture and horticulture educator to 4-H youth educator position.

“She has a way of bringing out the best in people and ensuring they are successful,” wrote one nominator.

The award was presented in Riverton in November during UW Extension’s annual training program. The honor includes a $1,000 award by four departments in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources that have close extension ties: agricultural and applied economics, animal science, plant sciences and ecosystem science and management.

Most North Dakota crops project a loss in 2016

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Revisiting the events of 2015

By David Ripplinger, Bioproducts and Bioenergy Economist and Assistant Professor, NDSU Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics As 2015 comes to a close, it’s natural to look back at the events and stories that shaped it. Here is my list of events in energy and agriculture that are worth remembering: • Low energy prices - Global production of crude oil continued to outpace consumption, building stocks and driving down prices. West Texas Intermediate prices are below $35 per barrel. In North Dakota, there has been a significant reduction in oil development activity. This is best illustrated by rig counts that have fallen to 58, down from 172 a year ago.

• A solid economy - The U.S. economy is back on its feet. The gross domestic product (GDP) grew at an annual rate of about 3 percent in the first three quarters of 2015.

The Federal Reserve finally raised interest rates by .25 of a percent in December.

• The motoring public - Perhaps the best news of the year is that Americans are driving more. Vehicle miles traveled are increasing at an annual rate of 3 percent and fuel use is increasing at about 2 percent. This has been spurred in part by low fuel prices, confidence, increased incomes and job sites to reach.

• Ethanol production - Domestic corn ethanol production was near capacity for the year. Ethanol has secured its place in the blend with E10. So the increased use of gasoline has meant an increase in the use of corn ethanol. Corn-ethanol crush margins also have benefited from continuing large stocks of corn.

• Another good crop - Even with fewer acres planted, the total size of the corn crop was large. Stocks remain high and prices low as there are only so many homes for corn. As mentioned, the ethanol industry is doing what it can to move the pile. Unfortunately many farmers experienced prices below, and in some cases far below, the cost of production, which led to weakened financial positions.

• Regulation – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finally announced final biofuel volumes for 20142016. These numbers were positive for biodiesel and solidified the EPA’s position on the corn-ethanol blend wall. In North Dakota, the EPA’s August announcement of the Clean Power Plan that requires a reduction in carbon emissions was earth-shaking. North Dakota’s mandated reduction is a whopping 42 percent in carbon dioxide emissions due to its use of lignite coal as a feedstock.

In summary, 2015 was a good year for U.S. consumers and the economy, but bad news for oil, coal and the American farmer. In a future column, I’ll give my outlook for 2016.

Two MT counties natural disaster areas

Governor Steve Bullock announced that Lake and Hill Counties were designated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as primary natural disaster areas due to extreme weather and drought conditions, and six additional counties have been named contiguous disaster counties.

“Montana experienced extreme drought and severe weather that included frost, hail, and high winds this crop season.

Both Lake and Hill Counties experienced a 30-percent or greater crop production loss, which is required by USDA for designation as a primary natural disaster,” said Bullock.

“We’re working closely with FSA to ensure that producers know what relief programs they are eligible for should they need assistance.”

This declaration allows farms and ranches in the designated counties to be considered for assistance from the Farm Services Agency (FSA) to recover from losses as a result of the natural disasters. USDA determined Blaine County did not meet the 30-percent or greater crop production loss threshold required to be designated as a primary natural disaster; however, producers are eligible for emergency loans under the contiguous disaster counties designation.

Counties designated as primary disaster areas are Lake and Hill.

Areas designated as contiguous disaster counties are Flathead, Missoula, Sanders, Blaine, Chouteau, and Liberty.

Local FSA offices can provide affected producers with more information and application requirements. More information about the declaration can be found at: http://disaster. fsa.usda.gov

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

39-ft......................................................................................$42,500 57-ft......................................................................................$49,500 Flexi-Coil 5000 40-ft.x14”, 71/2” spacing....................................$29,500 Great Plains AD 1345 45-ft. air drill, 7” spacing........................$15,000 Great Plains new style forward drills, (3) 10-ft. each, fold forward and transport, 6” spacing, very good condition.............................$19,500 (3) International 7100 rubber packers, regular hitch. Each..........$2000 (3) International 150 12-ft.x14”, hydraulic lifts, with fertilizer..$1500 ea.

2011 John Deere 1870 Conserva-Pak with 430 bushel tow-between 1910 commodity cart, 56-ft. x 12” row spacing with dry knife and paired row seed boot, double shoot with all run blockage on fertilizer and seed runs, 3 tank air cart 9150 (80-200 bushel).................$169,000 Morris Maxim II 40’x10”, single shoot, 240 bushels, tow between......... ..............................................................................................$29,500 2012 New Holland P2050 with New Holland P1040 tow between tank, single shoot, blockage. Excellent condition.........................$125,000 1997 Seed Hawk, 48-ft.x12” spacing, (2) 100 bushel on board seed tanks, without auger..............................................................$75,000

SPRAYERS

2012 Versatile SX 275 sprayer, 120-ft. booms, updated Smart Trax and Envizo Pro Raven monitor, 1200 gallon stainless tank, 400 hours.... ............................................................................................$159,500 1994 Flexi-Coil 65XL pull-type sprayer, 120-ft., field ready.Call for details Summers sprayer with 1000 gallon tank.......................................$5000 1985 Versatile 856 8428 hours, tremble auto steer, power shift, PTO, 3-point, 240 hp......................................................................$45,000 Versatile 935 3190 hours, very little drawbar wear, original rubber......... ..............................................................................................$29,500 Versatile 800, 7479 hours, 250 hp.............................................$15,000 Versatile 700 5524 hours...........................................................$12,500 Wagner soil packer with dozer, FWD.........................................$15,000

HEADERS & ATTACHMENTS

2009 MacDon D60 45-ft. draper header, pick up reel, adaptor for CIH combines................................................................................$45,000 Honey Bee SP36 36-ft. draper header, hitch, transport, CIH adapter, regular reel.............................................................................$29,500 2003 John Deere 936D with pickup and transport.....................$29,500 John Deere 930 header, regular reel with air reel......................$12,000 Variety of headers & variety of brands/prices vary - CALL

COMBINES

Case IH 9180 375 hp, 50 hours on rebuilt Cummins 855A engine, powershift, 4WD, no PTO or 3-point, 5100 hours........................$65,000 1986 Case IH 9150, Cat 3306 engine, 300 hp, recent overhaul, PTO, new inside tires, fair outside tires, 9641 hours......................$45,000 1988 Case 7110 540/1000 PTO, 75% rubber............................$39,500 1995 Ford 9330 bi-directional, one end loader and the other end operates as a conventional tractor, 540/1000 PTO, 3-point.................$35,000 1988 Massey Ferguson 4263 2760 hours, 100 hp, independent PTO, 540/1000, MFWD, Q960 loader and grapple, self-leveling, 82” bucket, 4-tine grapple........................................................................... CALL

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We have various Seed Master drills available - Pricing varies per drill 2013 Seed Master 70’x12” 345 bushel on board seed tank, auto packing, lift kit, tire in tire, tank scales ......................... $299,500 2012 Seed Master 40’x15” dual 190 bushel tank, set up for liquid fertilizer anhydrous, Canola rollers and individual row meters .... ...................................................................................... $175,000 2011 Seed Master drill, 60’x12” double shoot, para link, 225 gallon liquid tank, primary Ag Tron blockage, heavy duty........ $110,000 Ezee-On 4400 tank, 390 bushel, in-cab variable rate.......... $40,000 2010 Seed Master 52’x12”, with Ezee-On 4000 tow between cart, heavy duty tire and rim for main center frame, always shedded.. ...................................................................................... $175,000 2007 Seed Master 44’x12”, on board liquid tank, tow behind 3400 Concord cart, 2000 gallon............................................. $139,500 1997 Seed Master 48’x12”, (2) 100 bushel on board seed tanks, without auger................................................................... $65,000

1985 Steiger KR 1280 3280 hours, partial power shift, engine rebuilt 300 hours ago.......................................................................$45,000

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

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

MISCELLANEOUS

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Using inoculants effectively

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

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

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

The answer is, “It depends.”

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

What is an Inoculant?

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

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

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

Do Inoculants Always Work?

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

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

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

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

Liquid and dry inoculants are commercially available.

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

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

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

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

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

Tips for Applying Inoculants Bacteria added to silage will not move; they grow where they are placed; therefore, uniform coverage is essential for maximum effectiveness. A liquid sprayed on the crop at the chopper provides the best opportunity for the product to distribute and mix uniformly in the harvested crop. You CONTINUED ON PAGE C51

Using inoculants effectively CONTINUED FROM PAGE C50

have many other ways to apply inoculant, but this does not include throwing dry inoculant onto a wagonload of forage and hoping for even distribution.

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

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

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

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

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

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2002 CaseCase IH LBX331 Baler ................................$29,000 IH 45CSquare Farmall • Case IH 35C Farmall 2008 Case IH RB564 round baler, 8700 bales, mesh wrap, wide pickup, endless belts, hydraulic pickup lift, central lube ......$26,500 2003 CaseIH RBX562, MeshWrap, Like New $24,500 1999 Case IH RS561 .....................................................$12,500 Case IH Farmall 75C, cab & loader • Case IH Puma 130 1995 Case IH 8465 .........................................................$8,995 Case IHSoftcore Maxxum 140 • Case IH Puma 165 1994 Case IH 8480 ............................................$6,995 1990 Hesston 560 Round Baler ........................................$5,500

Lease Returns Available Used Tractors In Stock

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Lease Returns Available This Fall $59,000 IH Farmall 75C, cab & loader 2002 CaseCase IH MX170 MFD, loader, 10,500 hours.. $45,000 CaseIH Puma 130 • CaseIH Maxxum 125 2000 Case IH MX240 4900 hours, MFD, weight no CaseIH Maxxum 140 • CaseIH Puma package, 165 3-point................................................. $65,000 CaseIH Puma 185• CaseIH Magnum 260 2008 Case IH DX45 1568 hours, loader, hydrotransmission, Used Tractors In Stock Case IH Farmall 356B w/loader MFD..................................................... $24,900 2008 Case IH Steiger 480, 1480 Hrs, Cummins engine, 2009 Case IH Puma 155 MFD, loader............... $99,000 710 radials, like new .................................... $179,000 1997JD John Deere 8200 MFD, 8630 hours....... Just Traded 1979 4840, 3 pt, PTO .............................. $22,500 2009 Puma4840 155,3MFD, ........ Just$22,500 Traded 1979Case JohnIHDeere point,loader PTO...............

1998 New Holland 9682 4600 hours, Trelleborg duals, weight kit, EZ-Steer guidance...................... $75,000

New Seeding, Tillage, Sprayers Case IH Precision Air 100 Pull-Type Sprayer Case IH 530C Disc Ripper

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MACHINERY FOR SALE

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John Deere 9600 combine, 150 hours on new motor, rebuilt header, lots of new parts.

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Bull trout redd counts completed for 2015

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) extensive beaver activity, which blocked Fisheries field crews have completed the most upstream migration. We observed annual inventory of bull trout spawning 20 redds in the area below the blockage, sites in the Flathead, Clark Fork and Koowhich has not contained suitable spawning tenai drainages, which comprise northwest habitat prior to the recent channel changes.

Montana’s FWP Region One. Experienced In additional surveys conducted outside of observers walk known spawning areas the four North Fork index reaches, FWP and count the number of spawning nests fisheries teams counted over 130 redds in called redds. Female bull trout excavate a the Canadian North Fork and others in addepression in the streambed, deposits her ditional Montana North Fork tributaries. eggs, which are immediately fertilized by Counts in the four Middle Fork reaches a male, and then covers the fertilized eggs have ranged from 56 to 171 over the past with clean gravel. These nests are typically decade, averaging 114 redds. The curfour to six feet long by three feet wide, and rent count of 132 is identical to last year, easily identified. Redd counts are indicahigher than seven of the past 10 years and tive of the abundance levels of spawning 16% above average. The high Middle Fork adult bull trout each year and used to assess index counts in recent years are similar to status of bull trout populations in northwest the counts in the 1980s.

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When combined, the eight stream index According to FWP Bull Trout Specialcount of 182 is under the average number ist Tom Weaver, low stream flows created (200) observed over the past 10 years, and shifts in spawning locations during the 2015 the second lowest in that time period. Again, counts in some river drainages in Northlow flows, barriers and the additional 20 western Montana. “In some streams our redds found downstream from the standard annual index sections were not accessible index section in Big Creek, which are not to fish due to debris jams, beaver dams, or included in this year’s combined total of other flow related conditions, resulting in 182, makes the 2015 total closer to the ten lower than expected counts,” says Weaver. year average.

He noted that as time allowed, crews conEvery three to five years crews count all ducted additional surveys downstream 33 stream sections in the North and Middle from the normal index reaches to confirm forks that are known to support bull trout if spawning runs had been blocked. spawning. This includes streams of the “With the exception of portions of the North Fork in British Columbia, additional Kootenai, bull trout redd numbers were Middle Fork streams in Glacier National stable for all basins similar to 10-year averPark and in the Great Bear and Bob Marages,” says Weaver. Region One Fisheries shall Wilderness areas. These basin-wide Program Manager Mark Deleray adds that total counts have shown that the eight index his staff and cooperators put in a significant sections support about 45% of the annual amount of field time to collect these data bull trout spawning run out of Flathead Lake every year. Avista, Bonneville Power Adand allows us to estimate total redd numbers ministration and the Department of Natural with a high degree of confidence. Using the Resources and Conservation (DNRC) pro2015 index count of 182 redds, we estimate vide funding assistance. Glacier National a basin-wide total of 404 this year. If the Big Park, the US Forest Service and Plum Creek Creek number is adjusted, the basin-wide Timber Company assisted with field counts. estimate would be 449 redds. Overall, redd “It’s important to have the actual field counts for Flathead Lake are stable. counts as there is considerable agency and Hungry Horse Reservoir/South Fork: In public interest in bull trout population status the South Fork, FWP has annually counted since they were listed under the Endangered four tributaries draining directly into HunSpecies Act,” says Deleray. gry Horse Reservoir for the past 23 years.

Deleray noted that bull trout redd counts These streams support just under 20% of provide a means to assess the status of total spawning in the South Fork drainage. bull trout populations over time, and that The 2015 count of 52 redds for the reserone year’s count alone is not indicative voir index sections is below the ten year of a population trend. Rather, these redd average. Considering the extremely low counts provide an annual basis for bull trout flow conditions this fall and the resulting conservation discussions among fisheries changes in habitat conditions observed elseprofessionals and angler groups. where, some spawning may have occurred The following is a summary of the status downstream from the annual index sections, of bull trout redd counts in the drainages of but timing constraints did not allow for northwest Montana: additional surveys. The 2015 bull trout net Flathead Lake: This was the 36th year catch of 9.1 fish per net in Hungry Horse of annual FWP index counts for Flathead Reservoir was the second highest on record.

Lake bull trout. The index count consists of In general, redd numbers in the South Fork parts of eight streams and is a partial count are stable. for the basin.

Field crews have surveyed four WilderFWP personnel, with help from Glacier ness backcountry spawning streams 10 National Park staff survey parts of four times since initiated in 1993. A basin-wide North Fork and four Middle Fork tributarcount in the South Fork Drainage requires ies each year. The count in the four North in excess of 60 worker days and ten head of Fork streams over the past 10 years has stock for backcountry sections. Expanded ranged from 51 to 144, averaging 86 redds. backcountry counts are tentatively planned The 2015 count of 50 is below this 10 year for 2017. average, but similar to the counts of 54 in Swan Drainage: Index counts in four 2010, 58 in 2012 and 51 last year. We had an stream sections in the Swan Drainage have extremely low count in the Big Creek index been completed annually for the past 34 section this year (1 redd), which caused years. With field assistance of Plum Creek concern. When a supplemental survey in Timber Company and US Forest Service Hallowat Creek, a tributary which typically personnel and partial funding from DNRC, contains a portion of this drainage’s spawnwe have completed basin-wide surveys in ing resulted in no redds, we suspected a the Swan annually since 1995. This includes blockage downstream. Since the Moose and our four index sections plus an additional Robert fires, a log debris accumulation has six stream sections. While this year’s basinformed approximately one mile downstream wide total of 421 redds is below the average from the lower end of our index section. An over the last decade (494), it is similar to additional survey of this area found new last year’s total of 428. In the recent seven gravel deposition and channel braiding, with CONTINUED ON PAGE C53

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10,400# GVW....................... $3995*

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Brent Roeder (right) presenting outgoing President of the MWGA Greg Wichman (left) with a gift of appreciation.

important work provided by its members to Montana’s rural communities, and took the opportunity to introduce its membership to its new Executive Secretary and President.

Dave McEwen of Galata, was elected to take the reins as President of the MWGA: Dave has several years of experience in the sheep industry and has now served in every office of the MWGA. Dave and Lenora moved to the Sweet Grass Hills in 1992 as 1st generation ranchers where they currently raise their cows and sheep. They have two children, Forrest and Johna, who actively participate in running the ranch. MWGA is fortunate to have Dave as a leader in the industry. Dave takes pride in the association and looks forward to promoting Montana’s sheep and wool products and advocating for its producer’s rights.

McEwen replaces Greg Wichman of Hilger as President.

Wichman served the sheep industry faithfully for the previous two year period. McEwen had a few things to say in regards to Greg’s time spent on the board.

“Greg, while adding a quiet sense of humor, kept us on the level as a business. His passion to be involved in our state and nation’s capital and with ASI were next to none. He took on the reconstruction of the Department of Livestock and still sits on the advisory board today. Greg will never be missed in the industry as his involvement in sheep, machinery, and hay will always be present. Thanks Greg.”

Kevin Halverson of Big Timber was selected by the MWGA board members to assume the duties of the Vice President: Kevin epitomizes MWGA’s mission of serving small Montana communities. He is a 4th generation sheep producer from Sweet Grass County. His family has run sheep there since 1883. Kevin, along with his wife, Shirley, run a cow/calf and sheep operation. They utilize their sheep for weed control and also have an H2A herder. Halverson is the past president of the Sweet Grass County Wool Marketing Association and part owner of Montana Natural Lamb. The 5th and 6th generation are also on the ranch, helping run the place and keeping Grandma and Grandpa busy.

Ben Lehfeldt of Lavina becomes the newest member of MWGA’s Board.

Ben is a 5th generation Rambouillet sheep operator from Lavina. Ben is married to Jamie Lehfeldt and has two young boys - Luke and Cade. He currently represents ASI on the National Grazing Lands Coalition and sits on the National ASI Let’s Grow Committee. Locally, he is a member of Wheatland/Golden Valley Farm Bureau board, Lavina school board, FSA county committee, and the Golden Valley weed board. MWGA welcomes the addition of Ben to the Board, where his long-time knowledge of Montana’s sheep and wool industry will be vital to the Association’s advocacy and membership services efforts.

The Montana Wool Growers Association has faithfully served Montana’s sheep producers and community banks for over one hundred and thirty years. MWGA gives our members the multi-level support they need to serve their local communities and to run successful sheep production operations. MWGA’s members are dedicated solely to meeting the nation’s food and fiber needs, and to providing the foundation for Montana’s local businesses and families to prosper.

More information on the convention can be found at the Montana Wool Growers Association’s web page at: http:// www.mtsheep.org/

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SURPLUS EQUIPMENT

John Deere 9450 hoe drills, 7” spacing, 30-ft., no-till capable....................................................... $10,000 Phone 406-755-4210, Kalispell, MT

TRACTOR, TRAILER AND TRUCK FOR SALE

2013 John Deere 8335R, IVT, ILS, 380/80R38 front duals, 480/80R50 rear duals, full front weights, 2000 hours...................................................... $220,000 obo 2012 Timpte ag hopper, 40-ft., 72” high, (4) aluminum wheels, new brakes and tarp................... $28,000 obo 1998 Kenworth T800, Cummins M11 430 hp, 10 speed, wet kit, all aluminum 22.5 @ 80% tread, 36” sleeper.... ................................................................. $18,000 obo Call Caleb (406) 696-1165 or email affinityag@outlook.com

TRACTORS WANTED TOP $$ PAID We want

Steiger: Turbo Tiger II, 3300, 1700, 2200, 1250, pre-1965.

Versatile: 100, 118, 125, 300 Minneapois Moline: G1000 fwa, G900 fwd, 504 fwd, 604 fwd.

Cockshutt fwd’s.

John Deere 80, 830, 3020, 4020, 4320, 4520, 4620, 6030, 8020.

Green Wagners.

Allis Chalmers 210, 440, D21, 220.

Oliver diesel tractors, running or not.

International 826, 1026, 1206, 1456, 1468,1568, 4156, 4300.

Rite 4x4 tractors.

Big Buds.

Also older front wheel drive or 4-wheel drive, running or not.

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Meetings to gather comments on 2016, 2017 hunting season proposals

By Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks only deer, elk or antelope permits or licenses, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) rather than purchasing this license at a later will hold two meetings in southeastern date.

Montana in January to gather comments on In southeastern Montana, wildlife manproposed hunting seasons and rules for the next two years. agers are proposing the creation of an elk Every two years FWP considers changes B (antlerless) license that would be valid to all hunting seasons, proposes changes region-wide, excluding the Custer National from the previous biennium and encourages Forest and Charles M. Russell National public comment before the FWP commission Wildlife Refuge. There is also a proposal to makes its final decisions in February. Meetincrease the number of 799-20 elk permits from 175 – 225. The 799-20 permit is an ings and hearings are held in every region either-sex elk permit valid in all of Hunting of the state to listen to comments. FWP and Districts 702, 704 and 705. its commissioners also will accept written, For mule deer in southeastern Montana, online or emailed comments through JanuFWP is proposing returning to an either-sex ary 22. season on General Deer licenses, as well as In southeastern Montana, all public meetreintroducing a limited number of regionings are scheduled for 7 p.m. They are set wide B licenses. Mule deer B tags were for: unavailable in Region 7 in 2014 and were • Wednesday, January 13 in Miles City at only issued on a limited basis in a select few Miles Community College, room 106 southeastern Montana hunting districts this • Thursday, January 14 in Glendive at year because of concerns about population Dawson Community College Ullman Cennumbers. ter, room 102 A form for online comments as well as a The tentative rules were approved by the detailed list of public meetings and changes FWP commission in December and include proposed throughout Montana are available changes to both statewide regulations and online at http://fwp.mt.gov and follow the individual hunting districts. The commission links to “Hunting” and under “opportunity will consider proposals by wildlife managfor public comment” click on “2016-17 ers and all public comments before making hunting season changes – proposed.” Written final changes at its February 11th meeting comments can be submitted to FWP Wildlife in Helena.

Division, “attn: hunting season proposals,” Statewide, the tentative changes include PO Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620. Comrequiring a person to hold a bow-and-arrow license upon entering drawings for archeryments are due by 5 p.m. on January 22, 2015.

Agricultural water management and tile Drainage Design Workshop

By NDSU Extension Service flow calculations, drain spacing, sizing and The annual Drainage Design Workshop grades. Design principles for lift stations, will take place January 26-27, at the North control structures and other conservation Dakota State College of Science in Wahdrainage practices also are considered. peton.

“With low crop prices, producers simply The workshop is intended for those intercannot afford to have low crop yields due ested in a more complete understanding of to excess water,” says Hans Kandel, NDSU the planning and design principles and pracExtension Service agronomist, and one of tices for drainage, sub-irrigation and water the organizers of the event. “Water managetable management systems. Participants in ment with tile drainage is one way to reduce the past included agricultural producers, crop risk, but each field needs to have an landowners, consultants, drainage contracappropriately designed system to optimize tors, government agency staff and water crop yields.” resource managers.

The workshop is a collaborative effort The two-day workshops start at 8 a.m. of the University of Minnesota and North and end at 5 p.m. on day two. The workDakota State University (NDSU) Extension shops will focus on the planning and deServices. sign of agricultural tile drainage systems, The early registration fee is $250. The including water management structures and workshop is limited to 55 participants. Due lift stations to meet profitability and envito seating limitations, on-site registration ronmental objectives. The course content is will not be available on the day of the event. taught in modules with emphasis on handsOne other drainage design workshop will on learning and ample time for discussions. be held February 17-18 in Marshall, MinTopics covered during the event include nesota, on the campus of Southwest State the legal aspects of drainage, basics of University. drainable soils, agronomic perspectives, To register for either of the workdoing your own tiling, land evaluation tools, shops, go to https://www.regonline. utilization of lift stations, sub-irrigation, a com/2016Drainage. farmer panel and wetlands and conservation For more information, contact Tom drainage concepts and techniques.

Scherer, NDSU Extension agricultural The design topics begin with basic deengineer, at (701) 231-7239 or thomas. sign considerations and progress through scherer@ndsu.edu; or Hans Kandel, NDSU individual small-team projects with several Extension agronomist at (701) 231-8135 or hands-on, problem-solving examples coverhans.kandel@ndsu.edu. ing basic design and layout principles, water ##### In truth, “to sweat like a pig” would mean that you do not sweat at all. Pigs have no sweat glands. ##### In Denmark there are twice as many pigs as people.

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Grant obtained to conduct research on pea leaf weevil

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BRED COWS FOR SALE 250 bred 3 year-olds and 4 year-olds 150 bred heifers - Black and black baldy

By Gadi V.P. Reddy, Ph.D., Superintendent & Associate Professor of Entomology/ Call 406-386-2447, North Central, MT Insect Ecology, Montana State University, Western Triangle Ag Research Center Montana is the number one pulse producer in the United States. Forty-six percent of the country’s lentil production occurs in Montana. Growing pulse crops in crop rotations benefits soil productivity by creating macropores in the soil and through nitrogen fixation. As the acreage of pulse crop increasing, the damage caused by pea leaf weevil is also increasing many pulse growing areas in Montana. The larvae of the weevil damages particulalry the root nodule damage affects nitrogen fixation. The pea leaf weevil, Sitona lineatus is emerging as a serious pest of pulse Characteristic ‘scalloped’ damage to pea leaves crops in Montana. Lentils, peas and beans highly likely to lose yield levels due to pea have increased in acreage in the last 7 years leaf weevil in pulse crops. The beneficiaries in this area. Larval damage to N-fixing nodof this project are the pulse industry growers ules can reduce yields by as much as 30% 2011 Apache 1020 self propelled sprayer, and agricultural professionals in Montana. and further damage legume benefits as a crop 1000 gallon, 120” fixed axle, 6 speed powThis includes businesses that provide conrotation by reducing N-fixation in the soil. ershift, Cummins, 100-ft. booms with 5 secsulting and pesticide sales. tion control, 3 way T-Jet nozzles, 380/90 R Dr. Reddy hired Debbie Miller from 46 & 380/80 R 38 tires, Raven Envisio Pro Brady to work on this project. She is very monitor, Auto Boom, Accu Boom, Smart Trax interested in working with growers and Auto Steer, Prescription Top Dress Capable, setting up traps and taking observations as 1220 hours, farmer owned, needed. Growers that have experienced shedded. Very nice condition.. $144,500 problems with pea leaf weevil damage and would like to cooperate with with a off sta1-406-460-5502 Text or Call, Chester, MT tion research project on their land are asked to call Dr. Reddy or Debbie at 278-7707 for Adult of the Pea leaf weevil more details.

The Montana Speciality Crop Block Grant of $92,000 was awarded to Dr. Gadi V.P. Reddy, the Principle Investigator of the project to develop pheromone attractants into a monitoring systems for pea leaf weevil. The project has Order started October 2015 and Now to be will end by June 2018. A ready for pheromone lure discovered in 1988 in England by Blight next et al. (1984) and used for pea Harvest! leaf weevil monitoring in 1999 by Quinn et al (1999) in Washington state shows promise for a development of an early warning system and mating disruptor. This pheromone has not been developed for extensive monitoring and trapping programs in peas despite its potential and the relative ease of optimization required. Testing of different trap types, trapping distance, timing, and lure concentration are the next steps toward - One upfront cost for a lifetime of safe & simple grain development of this system handling! into a quantifiable easy to - Revitalize and rejuvenate your existing bin. use tool for farmers. Current management strategies rely - Built in the USA on accurate monitoring of - Overhead Structures available for Load Out Operations pest populations. Pheromone - Fully customized design to fit your specific bin no matter baited traps will help in monitoring and mass trapping the the age or brand! weevil population.

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New Holland Equipment New Holland T9000 Series Tractors

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1-2015 New Holland T6.165 135 hp, 180 hours, 16x16 auto shift, 3-pt., 540/1000 PTO, 42” tires, with loader and grapple...........................CALL! 1- 2015 New Holland T6.175 145 hp, 215 hours, 16x16 auto shift, 3-pt., 540/1000 PTO, 42” tires, with loader and grapple...........................CALL! 3-2015 New Holland T7.210 165 hp, 210 hours, 18 speed full powershift, 3-pt., 540/1000 PTO’s, 42” tires, loaded with loader and grapple....CALL! 1-2015 New Holland T7.260 177 hours, 19 speed full powershift, 3-pt., 540/1000 PTO, 42” tires, duals, loaded...........................................CALL!

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USED AIR DRILLS

2013 New Holland P2060 70-ft. air drill with 10” spacing, 41/2” steel wheels, double shoot, stealth openers. #NDN226...................................................... DEMO 2010 Case IH ATX700 70-ft. air drill, 10” spacing, double shoot, 31/2” steel packers with 430 bushel tow between cart.......................................................CALL

2005 New Holland SD440 58-ft., 12” spacing, 550# trips, 51/2” rubber packers, 4350 tow between cart, double shoot. #UDNH25......................................... $89,000

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

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

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

1989 Massey-Ferguson 3090 95 PTO hp, 3420 hours, MFD, 540/1000 PTO, 3-pt. hitch with MF 848 loader and grapple...........................$29,900

USED MISCELLANEOUS

USED ROUND BALERS

Horst header trailer, wagon style. #UCHR00..$2900 Gates Magnum 60-ft. heavy harrow, hydraulic angle 5/8” tines, narrow transport.................... JUST IN

2012 Seed Hawk 6012 60-ft., 12” spacing, twin wing openers, 500 bushel tow behind tank, Viper monitor. #USSH06................................................... JUST IN

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1997 New Holland 9682 4WD, 5697 hours, 360 hp Cummins diesel, 24.5R32 tires, standard 12 speed transmission, 4 hydraulics. #UTN104........ ................................................................$62,500

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2011 New Holland BR7090 twine & net, wide pickup, flotation tires, 1000 PTO drive, 8000 bales........ .............................................................. $27,000 1999 Hesston 856T 5x6 bales, 75” wide pickup, bale kicker. #UHHS43..................................... $11,500 Hesston 560 auto tie, 540 PTO. #UHHS51... $5500 1998 Vermeer 605L twine & mesh wrap, hydraulic bale kicker. #UHVM31................................ $6000 1994 Vermeer 605K round baler, 1000 PTO. #UHVM33.................................................. $7500

1950

66 Years

2016

Glasgow, MT

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USED SELF PROPELLED SPRAYERS

2015 Case IH 4440 120-ft. booms, Am Command Pro, Pro 700 display, 2 sets of tires, 425 hours.... ............................................................... JUST IN

2014 Apache AS1220 Plus 2 100-ft. boom, 1200 gallon tank, AutoBoom, AutoSteer, Viper Pro AutoRate, section control, 760 hours..... JUST IN

USED PULL TYPE SPRAYERS

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

USED WINDROWERS

2011 John Deere 956 discbine MoCo, 15-ft. header, 3-pt swivel hitch, cut less than 1000 acres, 1000 PTO drive. #UWJD32..............................$22,500

2003 MacDon 9352 Cummins diesel, 25-ft. draper DS header, 15-ft. multicrop header with conditioner. #UWMD14............................................. JUST IN

2013 New Holland SP240FXP 275 hp Cummins 6.7 liter, 1200 gallon tank, 100-ft. boom, 10 section plumbing, Viper Pro monitor, AutoBoom/ AccuBoom/AutoSteer, 650/75R38 semi flotation tires, 580 hours.#USNH56......................... CALL 2010 Apache AS1010 1800 hours, 215 hp, Cummins 6 speed JCB, drop boxes, 1000 gallon, 60-90-ft. booms, 5 section E-Pro Raven, Auto Steer......... ..............................................................$135,000

2008 Apache AS1010 1020 hours, 215 hp, 100-ft. boom, 5 section, Auto Steer, section control, auto height control, semi float tires. #USAP20............ ..............................................................$150,000 2008 Apache AS1010 1250 hours, 215 hp, Cummins, 1000 gallon, 100-ft. boom, 10 section E-Pro Raven, Auto Boom, 6 speed JCB. #USAP27....... ..............................................................$139,000

CONSIGNMENTS

1967 Chevrolet C60, truck, tandem axle, 427 V8 gas, 20-ft. box, and hoist, 900R20 tires, roll tarp......... ...................................................................$5000 1996 John Deere 8570, 4WD tractor, 250 hp, 18.4R42 duals, 3-pt., 1000 PTO, 12 speed, 9000 hours.... ................................................................$40,000 1974 John Deere 4430 2WD tractor, 6683 hours, 540/1000 PTO’s, 3 pt. hitch, 20.8x34 rear tires with JD 158 loader and grapple fork.......$25,000 John Deere 5010 2WD tractor, cab with Leon loader.........................................................$7500 Ford 9N tractor, 3-point, 540 PTO, good tires.$2600 1995 New Holland 8770 MFD tractor, 160 PTO hp, 18.4x42 duals, 540/1000 PTO’s, power shift transmission, super steer front end. .......$60,000 2004 Case IH MXU135, MFD tractor, 115 PTO hp, semi-power shift, 480/80R38rear tires with LX156 loader and grapple, 4900 hours..............$49,000

1996 Case IH 7240 Magnum, MFD tractor, 7012 hours, 46” tires with duals, 3 point, 1000 PTO, 3 remotes, Autosteer.................................$47,000

2004 New Holland SF115 134-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon, 18.4x26 tires, HMIC pump, Flexi-Control Auto Rate, dual nozzles, windscreens.............$12,000 2014 New Holland S1070 100-ft. suspended boom sprayer, 1600 gallon tank, 380/90R:46 tires, LCTS monitor, 4 ball valves, rinse with wash, electronic agitation..................................................$55,000 2011 New Holland S1070, 100-ft. suspension boom, 1600 gallon tank, AutoBoom...................$45,000 2005 Case IH LBX332, square baler, 3’x3’ chamber, 10,000 bales with ROTC chopper, 7 chemical applicator, single axle, autolube, roller chute....... ................................................................$45,000 2006 New Holland BR780A round baler, wide pickup, twine & net, Bale Command, 1000 PTO drive, flotation tires, 10,500 bales.....................$13,500 Vermeer 605K round baler, twine tie, 540 PTO.$7500 1997 Hesston 565A round baler, auto tie, twine only, 31x13.5-15 flotation tires............................$5000

2009 New Holland CR9070 combine, 1313 separator hours, 2011 FD70 45-ft. flex draper header..CALL

USED COMBINES

2011 New Holland CR9070 420 hp, deluxe cab, 900/60R32, extended wear package, deluxe chopper, Auto Steer, air compressor, with New Holland 94C 42-ft. draper head with pickup reel.. #UCNH75.............................................. JUST IN 1994 New Holland TR97 2100 hours with MacDon 960 36-ft. draper header, 30.5x32 tires, straw chopper & chaff spreader. #UCNH37.....$60,000 1993 New Holland TR96 combine with twin rotor, SN 554419, 3109 engine hours, well maintained, annual service repairs, 30-ft. 971 auger head. #UCNH28................................................$36,500 1981 New Holland TR85 2200 separator hours, 24-ft. header. #UCNH58...................................$12,500

USED HEADERS

2004 Honeybee 94C rigid header, 36-ft., single knife drive with transport and UII pickup reel. #UCNH77...............................................$16,900 2010 MacDon FD70 flex draper, 40-ft., double knife sickle, pickup reel, auto leveler height kit, New Holland CR adapter. #UCCA13..............$65,000 2010 MacDon FD70 45-ft. flex draper, double knife, cross auger, transport, NH adapter........ JUST IN

Case IH 7110 MFD tractor, 131 PTO hp, 540/1000 PTO’s, 3pt hitch, 20.8x38 duals, 18 speed power steering, 3 remotes, 5087 hrs.................$45,000 Case 800 tractor, 3-point, 540 PTO, GB loader with bucket........................................................$3500 Deutz DX130 MFD tractor, 130 hp, mechanical transmission, 540 PTO, 3-point, 2 remotes..CALL 1951 Allis-Chalmers WD tractor, 540 PTO with loader.........................................................$2500 John Deere 1650, 60-ft. cultivator, 1-1/4” shanks, Degelman harrows and rod assist..........$12,000 Melroe 505 26-ft. culitvator, basic 24-ft., 11/4” shanks with harrows...............................................$2800 DMI “Ecolo-Tiger” 530 12-ft. disc ripper......$13,000 Phoenix 60-ft. rotary harrow, hydraulic angle adjustment...........................................................$9500

2004 New Holland CR960 combine, 2300 hours, Redekopp chopper, yield/moisture, 2012 Honey Bee 36-ft. header...................................$150,000 1990 New Holland TR86 combine, 30-ft. 971 header, double knife, batt reel, 2213 hours..........$17,500 1992 Gleaner R72 combine, 2003 MacDon 963 draper header with pickup reel, 30.5x32, 390 hours on new Cummins engine, 2530 separator hours.......................................................$67,000 1978 John Deere 7700 combine, diesel engine, 3631 hours with 224 head, non hydro.................$4000 2013 Farm King 9-ft. side sickle mower, 540 PTO, hydraulic lift, skid shoes, extra parts............. Call

USED SKIDSTEERS

2013 New Holland L225 76 hp diesel, 2500 lb. lift, 2 speed, cab with heat and air conditioning, air seat, hydraulic coupler, performance package, heavy duty tires, 78” low pro bucket, 390 hours...$47,000

Delta Track 550

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

Pillar Lazer, disc hoe drill, 40-ftx12”, double shoot, with 3450 tow behind air cart, dual fan, 30.5x32 tires.......................................................$130,000 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550# trips, double shoot, 4” rubber packers, stealth openers with 3450 tow between cart, mechanical drive, 30.5x32 tires..................................$40,000 John Deere 787 tow between air cart, 7” auger....... ................................................................$14,000 Nutri-Placer 5252 40-ft. liquid fertilizer applicator with carbide points.............................................$6000

2008 Walinga 6614 grain vac, 3200 bushel per hour, 3 sections hoses.....................................$16,000 2- 2009 John Deere 635D, 35-ft. draper headers, double knives, finger reel...............$25,000/each MacDon 973 draper header with pickup reel, 39-ft., fits R-62 and R-65...................................$21,000 Alloway 10”x60-ft. swing away grain auger, 540 PTO, scissor lift, mechanical drive hopper..........$3000 Feteral 8”x60-ft. grain auger, PTO drive............$700 2006 WheatHeart 10”x61-ft. swing away, lo-pro mechanical drive hopper, with reverser, scissor lift... ...................................................................$7500

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Don’t say it!! Don’t say it!!! Ahhhhh….. dang

By Tammi Syd Rogers (Names have been changed to protect the not-so-innocent.)

For as much as I like to write about funny things that happen on the ranch, my stories can also be used as a handbook for men who just aren’t sure how the woman’s mind works.

For example.

I have been very busy for the last few weeks with classes at a local college. I also have a transcription business so between the two, I have felt a little guilty lately about how I have been neglecting “Sam.” His lunchbox looks a little scarce at times recently.

Since “Sam” was working night shifts this week, I decided that I would do some nice things for him. I started by putting on all of my winter gear this morning and trudging out into the newly formed snow drifts to feed the heifers.

I like going out in the snow about as much as a cat likes a bath. But I don’t want to be THAT girlfriend who starts out baking cookies and turns out not even buying store bought cookies as time passes.

At any rate. I measured out the pellets for the heifers and trudged like a little kid in layers of clothes with my arms nearly horizontal to the pen. The heifers were somewhat confused as to who this stranger was that was bringing them their food. They were further confused as the voice seemed familiar but this thing walked a little oddly. Nonetheless, they seemed grateful that their food arrived no matter what sort of oddity delivered it.

The heifers needed two bales of hay so I started up our feeding pickup only to get promptly stuck. Like a good ranch girl, I quickly put it into four-wheel drive and tried to rock back and forth. Nope. Stuck. After shoveling out all four tires and making adequate tracks to give the pickup some traction, I tried it again. Not budging.

Quickly running through my options, I turned the pickup off and abandoned that project. I dread using the fourwheeler in the winter because it is challenging to keep it running. It is very cold blooded. If I have to use it, I find myself doing wind sprints between opening the gate and back to the throttle to make sure it keeps idling. My biggest fear is to get stuck up in the middle of the pasture after it dies and the heifers chew on the brake lines. But the heifers needed fed. It was cold and snowing. Unwrapping the four-wheeler from its protective cover went quickly and it started even quicker. I threw on two bales and off I went! I threw two bales out and turned the water off.

I went back to the feed shack and fed the cats and then filled up two buckets of coal for the stove in the house.

When I got back in, “Sam” had called and was on his way home so I quickly started on a batch of homemade biscuits and gravy for breakfast.

While “Sam” slept, I went to work on my transcription and started the laundry. Later in the afternoon, dinner was started with beef stroganoff and homemade apple crisp.

After I got done peeling the apples and getting the crisp in the oven, I headed out and took the garbage to the end of the driveway. Earlier I learned that the feeding pickup would not go anywhere because I had forgotten that the hubs needed to be put in. We are spoiled as consumers these days with automatic four-wheel drive!

I was unable to get the hubs turned out so I just walked the garbage the quarter of a mile to the end of the driveway.

This makes me giggle but it is true – it was uphill and snowing. Not both ways but it certainly felt like it.

“Sam” was showing no signs of getting out from the warm covers to come feed so I just started the evening chores. I did not want to fire up the four wheeler again as it was windy and I figured I could just drag my little wagon out by hand with two bales on it to feed the heifers. The wagon didn’t like the snow drifts either and toppled about halfway down the first hill so I just carried the bales of hay to the protected area under the trees and did my best to spread the hay out. I could hear myself wheezing at that point and made a mental note to add “treadmill” to the to-do list. When that was done, I put the little wagon back in between the hay stack and the round bale and came in.

“Sam” was not up so I nudged him up and then proceeded with dinner. He sat down to a nice salad (with cheese, ranch and sunflower seeds – a MANLY salad) followed by beef stroganoff and hot-out-of-the-oven apple crisp.

Now here is the learning part men. Listen up. This is more important than the market report, trust me.

“Honey, “ he says, “You did a nice job with the chores and I don’t mean to be unappreciative or condescending…”

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I could hear it coming, “….but…” (don’t say it, don’t say it….)

“But, when you feed the hay, spread it out some so they don’t trample on it.”

Ahhhhh, damn, he said it.

It was at that moment that through my mind flashed, ‘I should go back to neglecting “Sam,” there aren’t as many rules.’ A country song started playing in the background, (I swear!) “Throw another log on the fire, cook me up some bacon and some beans….”

That “but” just negated everything I had done. The fight with the feeding truck, the struggle with the four-wheeler, the lugging of the heavy coal buckets, the perfectly fluffy biscuits with the creamy sausage gravy, man-handling the garbage to the curb through the snow, hand-carrying the hay bales to protective cover, a specialized “man” salad, homemade beef stroganoff and fresh out of the oven homemade apple crisp in which I peeled…every….damn…apple…myself.

All of it. Gone. Meaningless. My heart sank.

I know he didn’t mean it. “Sam” has a huge heart and is very thankful for all that I do. However, gentlemen, please take one moment and savor the word before it departs from your lips. Let it linger on your tongue and taste what it would be like to eat your own cooking, do your own laundry and sludge through the snow to do your own damn chores. Or she may give you a swift kick in the “but.”

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Growers expect to harvest 47,800 acres this year, up 10,800 acres from the 37,000 acres harvested last year. As of September 27, Montana’s dry bean harvest was estimated to be 95 percent complete, compared to 79 percent last year and the 5-year average of 73 percent.

US highlights Production of dry edible beans is forecast at 29.7 million cwt, up 2 percent from last year. Planted area is estimated at 1.76 million acres, up 2 percent from 2014.

Harvested area is forecast at 1.71 million acres, 2 percent above the previous year. The average United States yield is forecast at 1,743 pounds per acre, a decrease of 10 pounds from last year. ##### Nearly 30 percent of today’s farmers and ranchers have attended college, with over half of his group obtaining a degree. A growing number of today’s farmers and ranchers with four-year college degrees are pursuing postgraduate studies. ##### One in three farm acres is planted for export.

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