January 2018

JANUARY 2018

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

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

Precision Ag Summit set for January 15-16

By NDSU Extension Service Producers and others will have an opportunity to hear about the latest trends in precision agriculture during the seventh Precision Ag Summit scheduled for January 15-16, 2018, at the North Dakota Farmers Union Conference Center in Jamestown.

The North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service, North Dakota Farmers Union, Praxis Strategy Group and Dakota Precision Ag Center are coordinating the event. Precision agriculture industry experts, producers, practitioners and technology developers will discuss data management and analytics, profitability of precision agriculture, precision planting and agricultural automation.

The schedule on January 15 includes keynote speaker Terry Griffin, assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University and treasurer of the International Society of Precision Agriculture. He’ll speak on the evolution of precision agriculture from the past to the present and into the future. Griffin’s research and Extension programs focus on the economics of cropping systems in general, and specifically on precision agriculture technologies and big data.

Lynn Paulson, agricultural loan officer at Bell Bank in Jamestown, will discuss how agricultural lenders value precision agriculture.

During the noon luncheon, several NDSU graduate students will present brief reports on their precision agriculture research activities.

The afternoon schedule that day includes concurrent sessions on various topics, such as agricultural policy and CONTINUED ON PAGE A2

PRODUCTION SALES

Jan. 23, Churchill Cattle Co, Manhattan..............................................................A8 Jan. 28, Triangle J Ranch, Millen Nebraska......................................................A10 Feb. 3, Prickly Pear Simmental Ranch, Helena................................................A15 Feb. 5, Gateway Simmental & Lucky Cross, Lewistown..................................A16 Feb. 7, Begger’s Diamond V, Wibaux.................................................................A18 Feb. 17,Sparks Herefords, Plevna.......................................................................A9 Feb. 19, Bulls of the Big Sky, Billings...............................................................A12 Feb. 21, Veseth Cattle Co. & Score Angus, Malta.............................................A14 Feb. 27, Connelly Angus, Valier.........................................................................A19 Feb. 27, Hill’s Ranch Simmentals, Stanford......................................................A23 Mar. 2, Sutherlin Farms Red Angus, Stevensville............................................A20 Mar. 2, Diamond Bar S, Great Falls....................................................................A24 Mar. 3, Redland Red Angus & Gelbvieh, Hysham............................................A21 Mar. 3, Bulls of the Bitterroot, Stevensville......................................................A26 Mar. 5, Clear Creek Angus & Weaver Herefords, Chinook...............................A25 Mar. 6, Apex Angus, Valier..................................................................................A27 Mar. 7, L Bar W Cattle Company & Sidwell Ranch, Absarokee.........................A9 Mar. 7, Ox Bow Ranch, Wolf Creek....................................................................A32 Mar. 8, Fritz Red Angus, Brady..........................................................................A29 Mar. 9, Flesch Angus, Shelby.............................................................................A35 Mar. 10, Fort Keogh Livestock & Range Research Labortory, Miles City........A9 Mar. 10, Duncan Ranch Co, Joplin......................................................................A8 Mar. 12, Holden Herefords, Valier.........................................................................A9 Mar. 13, Cooper Hereford Ranch, Willow Creek..................................................A8 Mar. 25, Hi-Line Show Pigs, Havre.....................................................................A48 Mar. 30, O’Hara Land & Cattle, Shelby................................................................B6 Apr. 2018, McKechnie Herefords, Shelby............................................................A9

AUCTION SALES

Jan. 1-Jan. 18, Musser Bros Auctions & Real Estate, Schultz Equipment, Online..................................................................................................................... A7 Jan. 1-Jan 27, D&M Associates, LLC, Von Bergen Sr Estate, Online.............. A2 Jan. 28, RLP Auctions, Western Auction, Hamilton.......................................... A7 Feb. 20, Piroutek Auction Service, Farmland Auction, Philip South Dakota....... ......................................................................................................................... A11

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Prairie Dog Management and Grazing Management Workshop

By Tyler Lane, Chouteau County Extension Office The Chouteau County NRCS, the Big management methods of the Black-Tailed Sandy Conservation District, the Chouteau Prairie Dog. County Conservation District and MSU ExWildlife/Livestock Grazing Interactions tension are teaming up to bring you a landwill be covered by Josh Schrecengost, Wildowner requested prairie dog and wildlife/ life Biologist and Rick Caquelin, Range livestock grazing management workshop on Management Specialist from the NRCS Wednesday, January 24, 2018. Classes will Great Falls Area office. take place in Fort Benton and Big Sandy.

The class in Fort Benton will take place Each class will be good for one commercial from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Community and one private pesticide point.

Bible Church located at 1600 Main Street.

Prairie Dog Management will be adThe class in Big Sandy will take place dressed by Stephen Vantassel (Vertebrate from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Big Sandy Pest Specialist for the Department of AgConservation District office located at 232 riculture). Stephen will cover biology and 1st Avenue.

Aerial hunting permit application deadline The Montana Department of Livestock is reminding the public that the deadline for applications for aerial hunting permits is quickly approaching. Applicants for an aerial hunting permit must complete an aerial hunting application form prior to January 31, 2018 and submit with the appropriate fee. After January 31, applicants may apply under the same guidelines with no proration of fee.

PRIVATE TREATY

Anchor Polled Herefords, Vaughn.................................A8 Beery’s Land & Livestock Co., Vida..............................A8 Dallas Polled Herefords, Canyon Creek........................B2 Dutton Hereford Ranch, Gold Creek.............................A8 Feddes Herefords, Manhattan.......................................A8 Geib Red Angus, Dagmar..............................................A6 J Bar E Ranch, Plentywood...........................................A9 K.L. Slagsvold Herefords, Lindsay................................A9 McMurry Cattle, Billings.................................................A9 Storey Herefords, Bozeman.........................................A48 Thomas Herefords, Gold Creek.....................................A9 Wichman Herefords, Moore...........................................A9

Resident landowners are authorized to aerially hunt over their own lands without a permit, provided the landowner annually notifies the department in writing that the landowner will be engaged in aerial hunting and gives an adequate description of the location over which the landowner will aerially hunt. Aerial hunting must be in accordance with all rules of the department of CONTINUED ON PAGE A2

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The deadline for the February 2018 issue is Wednesday, January 31

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Precision Ag Summit set for January 15-16

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planning, precision farm management, crop data management and postharvest precision technologies.

The schedule on January 16 begins with Jordan Shockley, assistant Extension professor at the Universality of Kentucky, discussing precision agriculture economics and decision making.

Other topics and presenters include: • Utilizing agricultural data - Jim Hedges, WinField United • Cover crops and soil health - Chris Augustine, NDSU Extension soil health specialist • Apps for agriculture - Ryan Raguse, Myriad Mobile • Big data in the internet of things on the farm - Kaia Watkins, Flint Group • Corn association update - Kevin Skunes, National Corn Growers Association • Spring and summer weather patterns - Drew Lerner, World Weather The final session of the day will be a panel of educators from precision agriculture programs at North Dakota college and universities. The panel will offer opportunities for audience input and opinions on desired educational programs relating to precision agriculture.

Visit www.regonline.com/precisionag2018 for more information about the Precision Ag Summit or to preregister.

On-site registrations also are welcome throughout the event.

Continuing education units will be available for qualifying attendees.

Registration for the full summit is $100; Monday or Tuesday only, $60; and students, $50. All registrations include breakfast and lunch.

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livestock. Only coyotes and/or foxes may be hunted as set forth in the permit. Aerial hunting of coyotes and/or foxes may occur only for the protection of livestock, domestic animals, or human life.

A permittee may engage in aerial hunting only over areas authorized by the Department of Livestock. The permittee must show that livestock depredation has occurred or is likely to occur in the area requested in the application or an adjacent area and provide a signed authorization for aerial hunting from the landowner, administrator, lessee, or their agent.

Application forms are available from the Department of Livestock, P.O. Box 202001, Helena, MT 59620-2001 or at www.liv.mt.gov The duration of the permits will be valid from February 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019. All permittees shall file semi-annual report with the Department of Livestock on forms supplied by the Department. The reports are due within 30 days after June 30 and December 31 of each year.

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January 2018 — Vol. XVIII No. 12 Published monthly by Trader’s Dispatch Inc., PO Box 997, Conrad, MT 59425-0997. Free on request to farmers, ranchers, heavy equipment owners and truckers in the Western United States.

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Golden Triangle Barley Update

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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 were approved by the Fish and Wildlife Commission earlier this month, and include statewide and regional regulations for antelope, black bear, bighorn sheep, bison, deer, elk, moose, mountain goat, mountain lion, and upland game birds.

Among FWP Region 4 recommendations for the 2018 and 2019 seasons are adding a regional white-tailed deer B license, increasing mule deer B licenses in several hunting districts and making the dates and licenses of the Region 4 elk shoulder seasons more uniform.

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

The FWP Region 4 meetings start at 7 p.m.: Stanford – January 9, Judith Basin County Courthouse meeting room, 91 3rd Street North Conrad – January 9, Pondera Community Center, 311 South Virginia Wolf Creek – January 11, Wolf Creek School White Sulphur Springs – January 11, WSS Training Center, 104 W. Crawford Choteau – January 15, Choteau public library – back room Ft. Benton – January 16, Ambulance Barn, 810 15th St. Lewistown – January 17, Lewistown Sheriff’s Complex, 121 8th Ave. S. Great Falls – January18, Paris Gibson Education Center, 2400 Central Ave.

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Barley producers are encouraged to mark Thursday, February 15, 2018, in Conrad, MT on their calendar for the Golden Triangle Barley Update. This event happens only once every three years, and features some of the industry’s top professionals. The meeting will be held at the Pondera Shooting Sports Complex (972 Granite Rd, Conrad), and will run from 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with registration beginning at 8 a.m.

Speakers from Montana State University (MSU) will include Dr. Kent McVay of the Southern Ag Research Center who specializes in cropping systems, Dr. Anton Bekkerman, MSU Associate Professor of Economics, and Dr. Jamie Sherman, MSU Barley breeder. Dr. McVay will cover crop rotations and weed and nutrient management related to using barley in an oilseed, pulse crop, or small grains rotation while Dr. Bekkerman will speak to, “Management strategies for the good and not so good times,” regarding pertinent market conditions. Dr. Sherman will provide an update on the barley breeding program. Additionally, the Western Ag Research Center of Conrad will have an entomology resource table available throughout the day featuring barley damaging pests.

The Montana Wheat and Barley Committee will give an update on activities within the organization and Laura Demmel of the National Association of Conservation Districts will present on Field to Market and Sustainability within the barley industry. There will be an overview of the barley industry from Collin Watters of the Montana Wheat and Barley committee and Scott Heisel of the American Malting Barley Association. Watters and Heisel will discuss the barley industry’s history and its future and both current and future barley markets for malt, food, and feed.

The day will conclude with a malting barley industry panel featuring industry representatives from AB-InBev, MillerCoors, Malteurop, and Ryan Pfeifle of Farm Power Malt and Ron Ueland from Montana Craft Malt. The day will conclude with snacks and refreshments around 4 p.m.

Lunch will be provided courtesy of industry sponsors; however, operations are asked to please limit themselves to two representatives. An RSVP by February 9 to the Pondera County Extension Office at (406) 271-4053 or adriane.good@montana.edu is required for the meeting.

Questions may be directed to Kari Lewis, Glacier County Extension Agent at 873-2239 or kari.lewis@montana.edu or Adriane Good, Pondera County Extension Agent at adriane. good@montana.edu or (406) 271-4053.

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18th Annual MonDak Pulse Day

Mark your calendars to attend the 18th Annual MonDak Pulse Day. It will take place on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at the Elks Club in Wolf Point, MT. Registration for the event will begin at 8:30 am Mountain time and speakers begin at 9:00. Registration fee will be $20 per person, payable at the door.

The MonDak Pulse Day has continued to be a successful local area program to learn about the latest on the production, marketing, and utilization of pulse crops. This area has become a hotspot for pulse crop acres that is profitable, good for soil nutrient profiles, and close to expanding markets.

To begin the program, Clain Jones-Montana State University Extension Soil Fertility Specialist will discuss pulse crop fertilizer and micronutrient needs. Next featured speaker also from MSU in the Agriculture Economics Department, will be Anton Bekkerman to give a synopsis of pulse markets.

Before and after lunch, Ed Davis from the LRES Department at MSU will give a talk about weed management issues and also discuss research that Brian Jenks from the North Dakota State University Minot Research and Extension Center are conducting. Brian Gion, marketing director from the Northern Pulse Growers Association, and sponsor, will give a market update.

Also on the agenda will be Eric Bartsch from AGT Foods USA. He will talk about pulses in the food market. Finally, newly hired Kevin McPhee MSU Pulse Breeder, will give a pulse breeding research update.

An expanded trade show being coordinated by the Northern Pulse Growers Association will also be held in conjunction with Pulse Day with 25 to 30 exhibitors expected for the show. Pesticide Applicator credits and CEU will be available.

Door prize drawings will be held throughout the day with the program expected to conclude around 3:30 pm.

MonDak Pulse Day is open to the public and is organized by MSU & NDSU Extension Agents in northeastern Montana and northwestern North Dakota with the program annually rotating between Montana and North Dakota. For more information on this Pulse Day, please contact Wendy Becker at the MSU-Fort Peck Reservation Extension Office at 406-768-3431.

Specialty Crop Block Grant applications

The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for an estimated $1.2 million in federal funding available through the Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) program. This competitive grant program is designed to expand markets for Montana specialty crops.

Montana’s SCBG program is available for projects enhancing the competitiveness of Montana specialty crops.

Specialty crops include fruits and vegetables, peas, and lentils, as well as horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture.

“These grants are a great way for our producers to explore different opportunities to enhance and diversify their operations,” said MDA Director Ben Thomas. “There have been some really innovative projects in the past and I’m looking forward to seeing this next round of applications.”

Eligible projects include education, marketing, improving distribution systems, development of good agricultural practices, pest and disease control, variety development, and improving production practices. Technical assistance calls will be held on February 5 and 13, 2018. For more information, visit http://agr.mt.gov/SpecialtyCropBlockGrants.

State and/or local organizations, government entities, producer associations, academia, community based organizations, nonprofit organizations, and other specialty crop stakeholders are eligible to apply either as single entities or in combined efforts.

Grant proposals are due to the Montana Department of Agriculture by midnight on February 15, 2018. For more information, eligibility guidelines, technical assistance and resources, visit scbg.mt.gov or contact Jim Auer, Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Manager, at (406) 444-5424.

The Montana Department of Agriculture’s mission is to protect producers and consumers, and to enhance and develop agriculture and allied industries. For more information on the Montana Department of Agriculture, visit www.agr.mt.gov

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MSU professor marks 37 years teaching animal science

Some things are synonymous with Montana State University: the bobcat, blue and gold and Montana Hall. In the MSU College of Agriculture and for many Montana ranchers, James Berardinelli may be on that list, too.

For the last 37 years, Berardinelli, professor of animal science in MSU’s Department of Animal and Range Sciences, has taught students how to be familiar with the rear end of a cow. In more than three decades of teaching and researching animal reproductive science at MSU, about 2,500 students have passed through his classrooms and labs, some of them spanning generations from the same family.

Many of Berardinelli’s students have taken skills they’ve learned from his classes and labs back to family ranches or to their professions. Over the years, Berardinelli’s emphasis and instruction on new technologies in cattle breeding has helped transform many next-generation cattle producers, while impacting the genetics of Montana cattle herds through the use of artificial insemination.

“My teaching motto has always been that science excites me, and teaching science motivates me,” Berardinelli said. “I learned early that incorporating research into my classes, along with my personal experiences while doing the research, is perhaps one of the most powerful tools to ensure success in the classroom.”

Berardinelli said that throughout his many years of teaching, he has learned to adapt his teaching to various learning styles of a diverse student population.

“I have come to understand that concern, care and attention to the learning styles of students is my model for ensuring positive student outcomes and engendering lifelong learning skills,” he said. “I hope that I have had a small impact on the growth and development of each student that I have come into contact with over the years; they certainly have had an impact on my career.”

At MSU, Berardinelli teaches undergraduate and graduate classes in animal endocrinology, reproduction and assisted reproduction, and advanced reproductive physiology. His research focuses on the reproductive efficiency of large animals, the use of new protocols and cutting-edge technologies to facilitate breeding by artificial insemination and methods to help heifers and postpartum cows come into heat sooner.

In one particular class, Animal Science 421: Assisted Reproduction Technologies, students learn firsthand how to artificially inseminate cows and heifers and how to pregnancy-test cows and heifers using cattle owned by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station. After four weeks studying the anatomy of the bovine reproductive tract and practicing proper handling and thawing of frozen semen straws in class, students spend the remainder of the semester practicing these hands-on skills on cows and heifers in the artificial insemination, or AI, facility west of campus on the MSU’s Bozeman Agricultural Teaching and Research Farm. In this facility, students become adept at determining bovine pregnancy status by rectal palpation, and artificially inseminate cattle with the use of a steel pipette, also known as an AI gun.

According to Berardinelli, by the end of the semester, most students are able to artificially inseminate cattle in 10 minutes, at most.

“By the end of the semester, the goal is always that students are able to determine pregnancy and estimate the age of the fetus

within a month, in less than 30 seconds,” he said. “The class is unique in that it offers a comprehensive training of bovine reproduction, both in and out of class, and its impact on ranches across Montana is tremendous.”

For the more than 28,000 farms and ranches in Montana, on-farm artificial insemination can reduce the length of the breeding season and increase the genetic quality of the herd. It also provides a more direct way to track reproductive lineage.

Graduates of Berardinelli’s class often return to family farms and ranches with skills that save money and time when it comes to breeding practices, according to Brady Richardson, an MSU undergraduate from Dillon, majoring in animal science.

“This class has been one of the best classes I’ve ever taken at MSU, without a doubt,” said Richardson. “On average, artificial insemination costs anywhere from $10 to $30 per head, so that can add up quickly.

The cost of calling in a large-animal veterinarian, combined with insemination costs, takes a toll on time and budgets. Having the skillset to preg-check and AI on my own is instrumental when it comes to overall management practices.”

Berardinelli said that over the years, technological advancements in embryo transfer have had a big economic impact on ranches across the U.S., and that’s a skill today’s students are eager to learn because they know the value of on-ranch application.

“Embryo transfer has been very good to the economy of Montana, with multiple livestock fertility companies popping up in the last 10 years,” he said. “The great thing about embryo transfer is that the benefits are immediately seen. In a matter of a couple years, a herd’s genetics can be drastically changed.”

In the past, the genetics of breeding cattle used to be limited by space and time: a bull could only breed a certain number of cows in his life, and he could only breed the cows he could get to, Berardinelli said.

“This changed with the advent of frozen semen and the ability to ship semen across the country and inseminate cows with that particular semen,” he said. “Nowadays, one can essentially create a mail-order herd given the correct knowledge and tools.”

Patrick Hatfield, MSU department head of animal and range sciences, said the economic impact of Berardinelli’s classes on Montana livestock operations is significant.

“There’s no doubt Dr. Berardinelli’s research and instruction has made an on-theground difference for Montana’s livestock industry, particularly within on-ranch artificial insemination knowledge and practice,” Hatfield said. “As a land-grant university, MSU has a responsibility to teach nextgeneration agriculturalists a foundational curriculum with current technology and practices that will help them be successful in the field. This is exactly what Dr. Berardinelli has dedicated his entire career to, and MSU students and Montana’s livestock industry are better off for it.”

Reflecting on the differences in students spanning generations, Berardinelli said today’s students have a much greater desire to learn these hands-on skill and techniques, and are able to adapt to changing information easier than previous generations.

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James Berardinelli, professor of animal science in the Montana State University Department of Animal and Range Sciences, helps students practice bovine artificial insemination and pregnancy checks at the Bozeman Agricultural Research and Teaching Farm artificial insemination barn. MSU Photo by Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez.

results. Students today see the practice as a route to rapidly improving the genetics and reproductive efficiency of their herds. This is especially important as livestock management is going to have new challenges in overall animal health, new diseases, and food security, and socially acceptable management practices.”

Despite the changes in generations and technology, Berardinelli said the mainstay behind successful and resilient animal operations is science.

“There is a science behind animal husbandry, and the farmer or rancher is not simply guessing about what to do in regard to his animal’s health,” he said. “The best science will lead to the healthiest, most productive animals, which will usually lead to better productivity and profitability for producers.”

Handwriting Day

Date celebrated: January 23rd When the hand-written letter, note or document is fast becoming a thing of the past, the art of elegant (or even legible) handwriting may well be under threat.

Handwriting Day encourages you put pen to paper, and to practice your handwriting.

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Combine Hdr, CIH 1010; 30’ d/c Combine Hdr, CIH 1010; 25’ d/c Rake, Vermeer R23A Twin Swather, ‘05 CIH WDX 1002S; 925 hrs, 14’ Swather, ‘97 MacDon 9300; 2234 hrs, 14’ SpraCoupe 220; 2176 hrs, 60’ Bale Feeder, Haybuster 2650 GT Grain Auger; 28’x5” Manure Spreader, NH 790; 16’ Shpblt bale unroller

TRUCKS

‘95 IH Navistar Conv’l ‘83 Freightliner CO ‘79 Freightliner Conv’l ‘72 Freightliner CO; 22’ box ‘97 Ford F350 P/U; 500 gal dsl ‘85 Ford F250 P/U ‘75 Ford F250 P/U ‘75 Chev 20 P/U

(2) Slip fuel tanks WG p/u tool box (9) AgStar Horse Feeders Kawasaki Four Wheeler; n/r Polaris Indy Snowmobile; n/r Horse buggy 8’x38”

IRRIGATION PIPE

2730 Ft Alum Gated Pipe 9” 2460 Ft Alum Gated Pipe 8” MISC & LIVESTOCK ITEMS 900 Ft Alum Transfer Pipe 9” Factory pipe trailer Grapple Fork 75” Fork Attachment 44” BOB SCHULTZ, Owner TRAILERS HARVESTING SPRAYER JD Suitcase wgts, 20 pc (406) 342-5386; 855-7063 & FEED EQT ‘00 Corn Husker Grain 42’ PR Squeeze Chute 6’6 Bale Mover, Buhler 2500; 14 bales ‘78 Star Grain Trailer 42’ Musser Bros, Inc (20) Livestock Panels 12’ Baler, CIH RBX 562 Merton Musser (406) 652-2266 ‘66 Wilson Livestock Pot 40’ (2) Big Valley Bale Feeders Baler, CIH RBX 562 Wade Affleck (406) 876-2280 ‘91 Titan Stock Trailer; 16’, gsnk 500 Gal fuel tank Combine, IH 1440

INSPECTIONS: Sat, Jan 13th & Wed, Jan 17th • 10AM-1PM OR stop by any other day, check in with Bob

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

Banjo Ranch

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

Bar Star Cattle

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

Bryan Barker

406-450-4361, Shelby, MT

Barker Herefords

406-450-9716, Shelby, MT

Bayers Hereford Ranch

406-684-5465, Twin Bridges, MT

Cherry Springs Ranch Churchill Cattle Co

Cooper Hereford Ranch

Fort Keogh Livestock Research

406-425-2484, Absarokee, MT

Curlew Cattle Co

Garrison Ranches Inc

406-425-2484, Absarokee, MT

Dallas Polled Herefords

Griffin Polled Herefords

Brillhart Ranch Co

406-749-1036, Huntley, MT

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406-874-8200, Miles City, MT

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

Loyning Farms

Sparks Herefords

406-778-2320, Plevna, MT

M/D Herefords

Storey Hereford Ranch

406-821-0247, Darby, MT

406-292-3503, Joplin, MT

406-323-1686, Roundup, MT

Harper Herefords

McKechnie Hereford Ranch

Dutton Hereford Ranch

Holden Herefords

McMurry Cattle

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

406-368-2244, Canyon Creek, MT

Duncan Ranch Co

Marty Bennett Bowen Ranch

Sidwell Ranch

L Bar W Cattle Co

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

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

406-633-5479, Molt, MT

Emily Shilling

406-322-8541, Columbus, MT

406-584-7571, Lindsay, MT

406-835-2501, Glen, MT

406-287-9947, Whitehall, MT

406-832-3219, Wise River, MT

K.L. Slagsvold Herefords

Frank Herefords

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

Rafter Ranch Inc

406-240-9301, Deer Lodge, MT

307-631-6012, Columbus, MT

406-288-3330, Gold Creek, MT

406-267-3232, Butte, MT

K & C Herefords

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

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

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

First West Insurance

406-425-1411, Bridger, MT

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

Ehlke Herefords

Hultin Polled Herefords

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

Feddes Herefords

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

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

406-432-2296, Shelby, MT

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

Thomas Herefords Vandeberg Ranch

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

406-735-4493, Geyser, MT

Merrimac Cattle Co

406-323-1297, Roundup, MT

J Bar E Ranch

ORIgen

406-252-5196, Billings, MT

406-765-7068, Plentywood, MT

406-348-2345, Huntley, MT

JZ Livestock

Otis Ranch

406-360-3427, Hamilton, MT

406-223-4518, Emigrant, MT

WestFeeds LLC

Wichman Herefords

406-350-3123, Moore, MT www.wichmanherefords.com

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

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Hereford Genetics From Churchill Your Path to Profit

Churchill Sensation 028X Churchill Cattle Co. Dale Venhuizen Manhattan, MT (406) 580-6421 Bull Sale - Jan 23, 2018 dale@churchillcattle.com

Duncan Ranch Co.

DUTTON HEREFORD RANCH

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

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.

2-year old virgin Horned Hereford bulls for sale

190 SUNNYSIDE LN. GOLD CREEK, MT 59733

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

Modest birth, massive meat

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

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

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Montana Hereford Directory “The Best in Line One Breeding”

52ND ANNUAL SALE Holden Herefords PRODUCTION March 12, 2018 3139 Valier Dupuyer Rd Valier, MT 59486

at the ranch

SELLING

150 Powerful Performance Tested Bulls 20 Top Quality Yearling Heifers Jack cell: 406-450-1029 20 Fall Bred Cows and Jay D. Evans cell: 406-450-0129 Heifer Calves

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

Your Northern Montana source for quality Hereford bulls

J Bar E Ranch

We are proud to present our second production sale

March 7th, 2018 at the ranch in Absarokee, MT

early April 2018

Plentywood, MT

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

McMURRY CATTLE

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

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

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

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

THOMAS HEREFORDS - 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

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

Montana Hereford Association Directors

Hyer McKechnie, Pres. (406) 432-2296 Denise Loyning, VP (406) 425-2252 Tom Sparks (406) 778-2320 Corey Dutton (406) 240-9301 Chad Murnin (406) 399-7811 Austin Frank (307) 631-6012 David Hanson (406) 467-2880 Emily Shilling, Sec. (406) 322-8541

Gold Creek, MT

Also on Facebook or www.sparksherefords.com

K.L. Slagsvold Herefords Since 1922

Performance tested bulls and heifers

For sale private treaty at the ranch

KT Built Tuff 1010

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

Kenny Lars (406) 584-7571 cell (406) 939-0252 671 Fas 470 Lindsay, MT 59339

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

SIRES:

Genetic 2U Britisher 1415 AGA 18Y Standard 46Z WH 137Y Standard 333A ET AGA 2Y MO LE Domino 119A AGA 60H BO LE Domino 29B XTD 6T RST TMP 9A ET XTC 5C Total Recall ET 66A

Justin Wichman (406) 350-3123 www.wichmanherefords.com

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ALFALFA SEED FOR SALE

Growing, managing apple orchard in Montana

economist at Oregon State University; Julie Foster, director of Ravalli County Economic Call Ernie Johnson 406-357-4182 Development Authority; Michael Billingsley, or cell: 262-3081 or 262-3809 owner of Billingsley Orchards and Western Cider; Lee McAlpine, owner of Montana CiderWorks; Dave Prather, general manager of the Western Montana Growers Co-op, Kathee Dunham of Sophie’s Orchard and Al Pernichele of Frost Top Orchard.

• 1/3 Weight of Aluminum The second event in the series, “Estab• UV Inhibitor & Food Grade lishing a Montana Orchard,” will be held • Chemical Resistant Wednesday, February 8 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 8-ft, 10-ft, 12-ft.

• 1/8”, 3/16”, 1/4”, 3/8”, & 1/2” thick Widths p.m. at the WARC, 580 Quast Lane in Cor• 8-ft. or 10-ft. wide x Any length vallis. This workshop will give participants • Dump trucks & belly dumps a foundational knowledge to begin designing • Wood floor trailers a hard cider or dessert apple orchard. Topics • Manure spreaders covered will include site selection, plant ma• Fertilizer hoppers terial, orchard design, tree planting and care, • Chutes and considerations for installing an efficient irrigation system. Speakers include; Kristine • QuickSilver Liners Haul dirt, landscaping materials, Handley, civil engineer with the Natural clay, sand, manure, rock, grain, etc.

• Durapro Liners Resources Conservation Service; Katrina ALSO Hot Asphalt Liners Available Mendrey, orchard program coordinator at • HMW Liners WARC and Zach Miller, superintendent of WARC. On Saturday, February 24 from 10 a.m.

1-406-293-3097 TOLL FREE 1-877-368-3097 to 1 p.m., the third workshop in the series, “Pruning Fruit Trees in Montana,” will be presented by MSU Ravalli County Extension in Hamilton. The workshop will feature certified arborists and Extension professionals in th a hands-on outdoor pruning workshop. Participants will have the opportunity to learn various techniques for pruning trees in different stages of Nebraska’s Largest Source development and conditions. for Homozygous Black, Participants are encouraged 1:00 PM (CT) • At the Ranch, Miller, NE Homozygous Polled to bring their own pruning SimAngus™ Genetics Selling 175 Simmental, SimAngus & Angus Bulls tools. Registration is encouraged before February 20.

To RSVP, contact Ravalli County Extension at 406375-6611 or email Patrick All bulls are born, fed and raised from one ranch, giving you Mangan at pmangan@rc.mt. the most accurate contemporary groups possible. gov.

The fourth workshop in the Bulls will be performance tested, carcass ultrasound tested, series, “Integrated Pest Manfertility tested and will have all performance information and agement in Montana Apple EPDs available.

Orchards,” will be held Tuesday, March 14 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Western Call us today to be added to our mailing list for a 874E SimAngus™ CCR Cowboy Cut son.

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Participants will learn how to manage common apple pests FEATURED SIRES INCLUDE: using integrated pest manageTJ Main Event • TJ Cornhusker • CCR Cowboy Cut • TJ Cowboy Up ment techniques. Topics will TJ Makers Mark • TJ Sharper Image • TJ Z54 Maverick include sustainable manageTJ Power Grid ment of fire blight, identifying and controlling common Montana apple insect pests and new insects, as well as 282E SimAngus™ TJ Bar None controlling unwanted vegeta413B son. tion in apple orchards. Speakers include; Ken Johnson, professor of botany and plant Visit our website for pathology at Oregon State University; Laurie Kerzicnik, more sale information entomologist with the MSU www.trianglejranch.com Schutter Diagnostic Lab; and Zach Miller, WARC superin274E SimAngus™ S A V Final Answer son.

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For more information about the workshop series, Bid live online or to register, contact Kawww.dvauction.com trina Mendrey at Katrina. mendrey@montana.edu or Marty Ropp 406-581-7835 Darby and Annette Line Broadcasting Real-Time Auctions call 406-961-3025. To learn Corey Wilkins 256-590-2487 35355 Arrow Rd. Miller, NE 68858 more about apple production www.alliedgeneticresources.com Phone: 308-457-2505 Cell: 308-627-5085 in Montana and apple related www.trianglejranch.com events visit www.mtapples. org.

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The MSU Western Agricultural Research Center in partnership with Missoula and Ravalli County Extension offices will host a free four-part series on beginning and managing an apple orchard in Montana, December 14 through March 14. The series is free and open to the public and is funded with support from the Montana Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Grant program to enhance apple production in Montana through research, education and marketing.

The first event in the series, “The Business of Being an Orchardist,” was held Thursday, December 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Missoula County Extension office at 2825 Santa Fe Court in Missoula. The workshop covered the basic economic considerations for establishing and managing an apple orchard in Montana. Additional topics included long-term land lease agreements as alternatives to buying or selling an orchard, creative financing options for starting an orchard or value-added business. The workshop also offered opportunities to talk with cider makers, established orchardists and produce buyers about what cultivars are in demand and how to sell apples. Speakers and panelists included: Clark Seavert, agricultural

28 Annual Bull Sale

Sunday, January 28, 2018

Winter care for your horse

By Ann M. Swinker, PennState Extension Horse Specialist Often neglect is the worst thing that hapAn electric shock would prevent the horse pens to the horse during the winter months. from drinking.

Most horses are turned out to pasture and we Natural Defenses only see them in the dark at feeding time.

• The horse has two natural defenses In the summer months, it is easy to provide against cold, a long hair coat and a layer of fat loving care for the horse, when we are riding beneath the skin. Both provide an excellent every day and want to make certain the horse means of insulation against the cold. is fit and in good health.

• The long winter hair coat serves as inCare of the Horse During the Winter sulation by reducing the loss of body heat and provides the first line of defense against The Elements of Winter the cold. Its insulating value is lost when the • About the worst thing for a horse during the winter months is ice; most importantly, horse becomes wet and/or is covered with the ice that covers the watering trough or mud. This is why it is important to provide water bucket. a dry sheltered area in cold wet weather and • Water for the horse during cold weather is regular grooming. too often overlooked. The water may freeze, • In damp weather, be alert for rain rot making it inaccessible to the horse. Mature and other skin problems. If unchecked, rain horses need about 10 gallons of water a day. rot can result in hair loss and irritation to the To keep the horse healthy during freezing horse. weather owners should make sure an ample • It is very important to keep the horse from supply of fresh water is always available. losing its hair coat and body weight and apExcessively cold water will decrease the proaching an energy deficient state (the horse horses’ consumption of water. must be properly fed).

Winter Feeding • Water should be maintained at a temperature of 40 degrees F. When the horse • Most nutritional needs of the horse do drinks less water, feed intake will decrease. A not change during the winter season. Vitamin, reduction in feed intake results in less energy mineral and protein requirements will still depend upon the horse’s age and physiological being available to maintain body temperature status and not on the time of year. The horse and body weight during the cold months. should be fed according to body condition.

Reduced feed and water intake could lead to colic and an impacted intestinal tract in • Thin horses should be fed some supplemental grain in addition to good quality hay the horse.

• To help prevent water consumption probto assure enough energy to produce warmth, while a fat horse will require little or no inlems in the winter, water should be made as accessible to the horse as possible. Heated crease from their fall diet. Most mature horses waterers are one way to assure your horse that are idle and in good flesh can survive the winter quite well on good quality hay and an ample supply of drinking water. If electric water heaters are used, the water tank should ample clean water. be checked every day to ensure that the heater • Horses will generally consume 1 to 1 ½ is not shorting out and shocking the horse.

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Winter care for your horse

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pounds of hay per 100 pounds of body weight and if needed ½ to 1½ pounds of grain per 100 lbs of body weight. If a horse is not maintaining good body condition or is performing some work, grain should be added to the diet.

Roughage is digested in the cecum and colon by bacterial fermentation and a great deal of heat is produced in this process.

• If you must supplement your hay with grain, one of the safest of grains to feed is oats.

However, corn contains twice as much energy as an equal volume of oats therefore a small amount of corn added to the diet will increase the energy supply.

• Contrary to popular belief corn does not produce heat it produces energy that can later be converted to heat; it is the digestion of the hay that quickly produces the heat. However, for the thin horse, corn will provide the energy needed to keep the horse in good body condition and provides the energy needed for work.

• Cold weather is a real stress as the horse generates enough heat to provide body warmth during the coldest of weather. A horse’s nutritive needs will be higher when it is minus 10 degrees Fahrenheit, than it will be when the temperatures are around 50 degrees.

• Do not overfeed. Overfeeding can cause too much weight gain during the winter, and

lead to laminitis and other health problems in the spring.

• Vitamin and mineral requirements are a year-round concern. All horses should have access to trace mineral salt to meet their electrolyte and trace mineral needs. Adequate levels of vitamins are present in sufficient amounts in good quality horse feed, especially in well-preserved green hay. However, if the hay appears brown, weathered and the hay quality is questionable, additional vitamin supplementation may be needed. A commercial vitamin mineral supplement can be used to provide what is missing from the hay.

Winter Shelter • While horses need shelter from cold winds, rain and snow; it is not necessary to keep them in a closed barn throughout the winter.

Horses kept outdoors in the winter with access to a run-in shed, that opens away from the normal wind patterns, will generally have fewer respiratory disease problems than horses kept in poorly ventilated, heated barns. With a three-sided shed, the horse can take shelter during a rain or snowstorm and its insulating hair remains dry and fluffed. When the storm is over, the horse can emerge and be comfortable even though the mercury has drops below zero.

Horses maintained in an enclosed barn should be exercised regularly, to maintain muscling and health.

• Show horses with hair coats that are artificially short should not be turned outside in bitter winter cold without protection of a blanket or windbreak.

• If a show horse that is housed in a barn during most of the winter, the barn should be adequately ventilated in order to reduce the risk of respiratory disease. Proper ventilation eliminates excess moisture and condensation buildup. Care should be taken to also prevent a direct draft on the horse; this will cause stress and additional problems.

• Even in cold weather horses frequently prefer to be outdoors. The horse, when given the opportunity, will acclimate to cold temperatures without much difficulty.

Other Winter Tips • One important aspect of care that often is neglected is hoof care. Even though you are not regularly riding the horse, the hooves still grow during the winter months. In addition, the horse is traveling on uneven, frozen ground that can crack and break feet.

• Have the shoes removed and the hooves trimmed before turning the horse out for winter, and have the feet trimmed on a regular basis.

This insures that when spring arrives, the horse will have sound hooves that will be capable of holding a shoe.

• Be on the alert for the presence of lice and mites.

Parasites, both internal and external, can be heavily implicated by winter.

The important thing is, do not just turn horses out and forget about them. Every day at every feeding, horses should receive at least a visual examination.

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Montana Grazing Lands education and demonstration project funding available

The Montana Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) is accepting applications for mini-grants and demonstration projects.

The mini-grants will provide funding for educational events throughout the year and support partners and organizations with an interest in the conservation, education, and awareness of grazing lands and natural resources in Montana.

Limit mini-grant funding requests to a minimum of $50 and a maximum of $1,000.

There is no application deadline. Submis-

sions will be considered year-round by the Montana GLCI steering committee.

“The GLCI mini-grants and demonstration projects help organizations to both test and implement advanced resource solutions, as well as educate Montanans young and old about those advancements and the value of our grazing lands,” said Kirt Walstad, Montana GLCI co-coordinator.

Demonstration project applications are due February 16, 2018. The current focus is on innovative projects addressing grazing management, soil and rangeland health, concentrated animal feeding operations/animal feeding operations, or noxious weeds on private Montana grazing lands.

Applications will be accepted from groups of individuals, non-governmental organizations, and state or local units of government.

The Montana GLCI steering committee places special emphasis on cooperative efforts working with partners.

Individual projects will be considered only if the project provides broad-scale, community-wide impacts and education.

Projects must be initiated in 2018. Funding will be allocated on an annual basis, which is dependent upon the yearly Montana GLCI budget allocation. Application submission does not guarantee project funding will be available. All applicants must show a one-to-one match for project cost.

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Nebraska 4-H recognizes outstanding volunteers

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News With a network of more than 12,000 volunteers statewide, 4-H helps shape youth to move Nebraska forward.

Nebraska 4-H recently recognized outstanding volunteers for their commitment to the program. Dixie Zeigler of Hamilton County was named Volunteer of the Year, while Christina Lyons of Gage County was named the Lifetime Volunteer of the Year.

Zeigler is a dedicated 4-H mom, club leader and volunteer. She has served as a Hamilton County club leader for six years and has served as the home environment 4-H co-superintendent at the county fair for two years. Nominators say Zeigler is committed to keeping the traditional 4-H program strong, while helping youth be engaged in today’s society through new and unique activities.

Lyons has volunteered for Gage County 4-H Youth Development for 13 years. In addition to serving as a 4-H club leader, she helps train 4-H volunteers, works as a superintendent at the county fair and is a member of the Gage County 4-H Council. Lyons has expanded the use of 4-H curriculum to local public school educational efforts to help the school meet state educational standards. Nominators say that her compassion shows through her conviction that 4-H can benefit all youth regardless of income level, family structure, race, religion or political belief.

Both volunteers are now eligible for regional awards in the North Central Region. Clint Anderson, a Nebraska 4-H volunteer in Sheridan County was awarded the North Central Region Lifetime Volunteer of the Year Award in 2016.

“Dixie Zeigler and Christina Lyons are wonderful ambassadors for Nebraska 4-H and we salute their dedication to Nebraska’s youth,” said Kathleen Lodl, associate dean of Nebraska Extension and 4-H program administrator.

Each year, state 4-H programs nominate two outstanding individual volunteers through the 4-H Salute to Excellence Awards. The Volunteer of the Year Award is given to an individual who has volunteered for 4-H less than 10 years while the Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Award is given to the individual who has spent 10 or more years as a 4-H volunteer.

For more information about volunteering for Nebraska 4-H, visit https://4h.unl.edu/resources/volunteers.

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WANTED

USDA seeks applications for CIG

ducers make grazing management decisions, encouraging prescribed burning as a grazing management practice, and improving access to conservation planning tools used for developing grazing management plans.

Organic Agriculture Systems: Helping organic producers develop innovative cropping and tillage systems, edge-of-field monitoring, crop rotations, and intercropping systems.

Soil Health: Supporting both cropping and grazing systems, in a variety of climatic zones, that incorporate soil health management systems for addressing specific resource concerns like nutrients and availability. Evaluating multiple soil health assessment methods to assist in the development of new soil health indicators and thresholds.

“Every sector of American agriculture has its unique conservation challenges,” said Hedt. “CIG enables USDA to help support new, innovative tools and techniques which have helped U.S. agriculture become the powerhouse we see today, leading the world in both production efficiency and conservation delivery. We encourage groups and individuals in Montana to take advantage of this grant opportunity.”

Potential applicants should review the announcement of program funding available at www.grants. gov, which includes application materials and submission procedures. All TH U.S.-based entities and individuals are invited to apply, Monday, February 5, 2018 at Noon, MST Whichever direction you are going, they cross. with the sole exception of Offering 250 Bulls at the Ranch near Lewistown, Montana SALE BULL AVERAGE EPDs: Federal agencies. Up to 20 percent of CIG funds will be API TI CE BW WW YW MCE MILK MARB REA ALL BULLS SELL WITH GENOMIC ENHANCED EPDS set aside for proposals from 169 85 17 -1.7 64.5 106 11.5 24 0.71 0.69 FREE FEEDING UNTIL APRIL • FREE DELIVERY historically underserved 3% 4% 6% 15% 35% 21% 11% 30% 5% 50% producers, veteran farmers or ranchers or groups serv366E 373E 396E ing these customers.

NRCS is hosting a webinar for potential CIG applicants on Jan. 11, 2018, at 4 p.m. Eastern. Information on how to join the webinar can be found on the NRCS ASA 3243003 ASA 3242988 ASA 3243206 CIG webpage.

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USDA is offering grants for innovative ideas for conservation strategies and technologies. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS​) plans to invest $10 million in the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program, funding innovative conservation projects in three focus areas: grazing lands, organic systems and soil health. Grant proposals are due February 26, 2018.

“Conservation Innovation Grants play a critical role in developing and implementing new methods to help our customers across the country and here in Montana conserve natural resources, strengthen their local communities, and improve their bottom lines,” said Tom Hedt, NRCS state conservationist in Montana. “Today’s announcement supports our efforts to help producers build economically-strong and resilient farms and ranches by providing producers tools to utilize across their working farmlands.”

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Trader’s Dispatch, January 2018 — Page A18

MSU Extension cropping seminars set

MSU News Service will include data on soil acidification, which Montana State University Extension will host has become an increasing issue in Chouteau a free, annual cropping seminar series Jan. 8-11 and Cascade counties. in Fort Benton, Chester, Havre, Shelby, Cut Grass hay and 1st and 2nd cutting alfalfa/grass Cecil Tharp, MSU Extension pesticide Bank, Choteau, Conrad, Stanford and Great Phone (406) 562-3645 specialist, will address how producers can Falls. most effectively utilize their pesticides. Tharp Topics will include integrating beef cattle will cover common problems when applying into cover crops, soil fertility, why pesticides pesticides, with a focus on the importance of may not work as designed and partial budgetcalibrating sprayers, understanding active ining analysis.

Clain Jones, MSU Extension soil fertility gredients, understanding the product label and specialist, will speak about soil fertility and the impacts of environmental conditions on your inoculation of pulse crops and nutrient manspray application.

Kate Fuller, MSU Extension specialist in agement after both wet and dry years. Jones agricultural economics and economics, will will first discuss fertilization and inoculation of share “Partial budget analysis: why and how pulse crops, an important topic as an increasto estimate cost of production.” Producers will ing number of acres in the Golden Triangle are explore enterprise budgeting and partial budget transitioned to pulse crops. analysis during Fuller’s presentation. Available Jones will explain why protein levels were Four 2007 Freightliner Columbia daycab, single axle estimates, along with tools to help estimate and not as high as expected for many producers trucks, with Cat C13, 10 speed, 3:42 ratio, 156” wheelbenchmark cost of production for both current in 2017, as it relates to nutrient management base, 12,000# front, 23,000# rear, air conditioning, and potential enterprises, will be shared. Particiduring and after dry or wet years.

He will also engine brake, cruise, clean highway miles only. cover managing nitrate in forages during years pants can also explore current market conditions Phone for pricing (406) 855-5994 with variable precipitation. The presentation and how they will impact producer profitability.

Darrin Boss, MSU Northern Agricultural Research Center superintendent, will share his results from four years of cover crop grazing research at MSU TM NARC near Havre. He will Offering the largest group of long-aged SimAngus bulls in the Northwest. present management recomThey are ready for heavy service. mendations and an economic analysis focused on integrating beef cattle into cover crops, specific to the Golden Triangle area.

No pre-registration is required, and all producers are encouraged to attend. All seminars begin with registration at 8:30 a.m., and the day’s seminar should conclude by 3 p.m. The Havre seminar will begin at 4 p.m. and conclude by 8:30 p.m. at the ranch, Wibaux, MT Lunch will be available at 180 Black Simmental, SimAngusTM and Angus Sell various locations. Please contact the local MSU Extension 80 of them are 18-month-olds office for lunch details.

30 Purebred Simmental – 125 SimAngusTM and 25 Angus Both commercial and priMost will be homozygous Black and all are Polled vate pesticide licensing recertification credits will be Not a video sale – every bull walks through the ring so you know what you’re buying. available.

Why Buy From Begger’s Diamond V? Practical Dates, locations, and conExtra Profitability. Because. . . Uniformity, quality and quantity allows you to Productive tact numbers for each cropping access more 1/2 and 3/4 brothers to fill your herd sire needs in one stop.

Profitable seminar are listed below.

• The cow/calf producer comes first before any other traits are considered.

• Responsibility — We accept the responsibility to provide you with January 8: Fort Benton, Ag • We know as a commercial producer you sell your cattle based only predictable genetics. They must meet our standards before Center, 1205 20th St., Tyler on weight and how they look (quality). How value is determined varies, they meet yours.

Lane, 406-622-3751; Stanford whether it is in the auction market, in the country, by video or on the rail.

• Our success depends on yours and we expect your purchases to work City Hall, 102 Central Ave., Be assured quality and performance has been the basis of our program for you. We stand behind them 100% with full purchase price warranty. from the beginning.

• Bulls are 5.5 to 6.5 frame with extra depth, width volume and Katie Hatlelid, 406- 566-2277; • Reputation — take away all the numbers, all the EPDs and fads . . . fleshing ability.

Havre, Northern Ag Research Begger’s Diamond V Ranch has been raising only high-quality, • Bred for calving ease, fast growth, efficiency, maternal strength and Center, 3710 Assiniboine black seedstock for over 43 years. carcass quality putting more profit in your pocket.

Road, Shylea Wingard, 406• At Begger’s Diamond V Ranch you are not just buying a bull, • Bulls are developed for ranchers on a high roughage ration you are buying a program. with very little starch and plenty of exercise.

265-5481, Ext. 233 • Our 43 years of AI’ing and embryo transfer gives you access • Every bull was born, raised and developed on our ranch.

January 9: Shelby, Comfort to the top genetics of the Simmental and Angus breeds, which • Maternal and direct calving ease is a must. If they are not born easily Inn Conference Room, 455 allows you access to the very best genetics. and alive, nothing else matters.

McKinley Ave., Kim Wo• You will experience fewer time consuming management • All bulls sell BVD free! Bulls sell with complete performance records, problems, especially with calving ease, calf vigor, udder quality, odring, 406-424-8350; Chesultrasound data and EPDs. fertility, feet, legs and disposition because we cull our herd • Daughters of these bulls will make outstanding replacements that are ter, Our Savior’s Lutheran for such problems. trouble free, easy keeping and profit driven; their calves will be in high Church Fellowship Hall, 10 E. • You are selecting from the top end, the bottom has already demand and top market sales.

Madison Ave., Jesse Fulbright, been culled.

• We have connected ourselves with market opportunities that should • Our cattle are raised in an unpampered environment to 406-759-5625 make your calves more valuable helping you receive premiums and top ensure that they will work for you. markets. We offer free keep until April 1st, a breeding soundness exam, January 10: Cut Bank, Cut • EVERY bull has an efficient, hard-working mother that does and free delivery up to 500 miles.

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All types of hay to bale on shares.

Call for custom baling. Phone (406) 799-8323

ALFALFA HAY & BARLEY STRAW NET WRAPPED ROUND BALES FOR SALE

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Montana’s Next Generation Conference Montana’s Next Generation Conference January 26 and 27, 2018, in Shelby, Montana to feature Elaine Froese, Amanda Radke and production workshops There is still time to get registered for the 2018 Montana’s Next Generation Conference. The conference, which will take place Friday and Saturday, January 26-27, 2018, in Shelby, MT, will focus on business planning for the farm or ranch and production workshops.

The conference begins Friday at 11 a.m. at the Shelby Civic Center with family farm coach Elaine Froese. A family farmer herself from Manitoba, Elaine has developed a presentation that will hit home for local producers entitled “Your Farm, Your Family, Your Choice.” Through the course of the day, Elaine will break down for farmers and ranchers of all generations on how to keep communication lines open in the day to day family business operations, manage a successful multigenerational operation and share what has worked on their family farm.

Friday evening will include a trade show, a roast beef dinner and time for networking with neighbors, sponsors, and industry

professionals.

Amanda Radke, a fifth-generation family rancher, blogger, and contributor to the Beef magazine, will be the evening keynote speaker. As the incoming generation to her family ranch, Amanda is asking a lot of the same questions producers in the middle of succession planning are asking and will share what they have done on their own operation and what they have seen play out for other operations.

Saturday’s events at the Shelby High School will feature industry speakers and professionals offering 36 workshop options covering crops and livestock production, financial management, record keeping, leasing, succession planning, and more.

Saturday’s workshops will provide pertinent information for both the beginning and experienced producer.

Several key highlights that producers won’t want to miss include new speakers this year such as international trade expert Scott Shearer, Water Rights, Indian Law and Agriculture Attorney Breeann Johnson, Dr. Rachel Endecott, Dr. Gary Sides and Dr. Jeanne Rankin. These talented speakers will join a great line-up of speakers with fresh topics on everything from soil amendments and micronutrients, dealing with drought, planning for profit, A.I. protocols, tightening your calving window, EPDs and much more.

The January 27 workshops will fulfill Farm Service Agency’s production and financial management training requirements for producers. Pesticide applicator points will be available throughout the day.

Online registration is available at www.ticketriver.com or registration forms are available at http:// www.mariasriverlivestock. com/next_generation_conference.html, or by calling 406-873-2239. Updates will be available via the Montana’s Next Generation Conference Facebook page.

Early bird registration cost is $25 a day for individuals or $40 a day for couples if registrations are submitted by January 12.

Late registrations will be accepted until January 19 at $30 a day for individuals or $50 a day for couples.

Daycare will be available for both days at $15 per child, which includes snacks and meals.

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2018 Agricultural Commodity Futures Conference

By K-State Research and Extension News The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Center for Risk Management Education and Research at Kansas State University will jointly host, “Protecting America’s Agricultural Markets: An Agricultural Commodity Futures Conference,” on April 5 – 6, 2018, in Overland Park, Kansas.

This first-of-its-kind conference will include robust presentations and discussions on current macro-economic trends and issues affecting American agricultural futures markets and the importance of these markets for managing risk and protecting participants from manipulation, fraud and other unlawful activities.

“It is both fitting and appropriate to hold our first conference focused on derivatives-markets issues impacting the agricultural community in America’s Heartland. I look forward to this opportunity to join our partner, Kansas State University, to learn more about these vitally important issues and listen to the concerns of this community,” said CFTC Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo. “One of our main priorities at the CFTC is to ensure regulatory barriers do not stand in the way of long standing hedging practices of American farmers and ranchers, who depend on our markets.”

“Kansas State University is pleased to partner with CFTC on this important and timely conference addressing issues affecting market performance, as well as the value of our commodity futures markets in managing risk,” said John Floros, dean of the College of Agriculture and director of K-State Research and Extension. “This conference complements our land grant mission and Global Food Systems initiative by advancing knowledge discovery and dissemination to the agricultural community. The need to effectively manage risk in commodity markets has never been greater, and this conference provides a forum for open dialogue about critical futures market issues.”

CFTC’s Kansas City (Missouri) Office and Kansas State University’s Center for Risk Management Education and Research are collaborating to bring together people across federal, state, and local governments, with voices from agribusiness and academia to discuss a range of topics of interests to the agricultural community, who use the markets, including the global markets’ impact on agricultural futures markets; potential market manipulation; spoofing; the lack of convergence between cash and futures prices in certain markets; and other ways in which market participants and consumers can protect themselves against fraud and violations of the Commodity Exchange Act. A conference agenda with additional details and information about registration will be released in the near future.

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US livestock slaughter November 2017 Lunch at

noon Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.55 billion pounds in November, up 1 percent from the 4.50 billion pounds produced in November 2016.

Beef production, at 2.29 billion pounds, was 2 percent above the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.76 million head, up 3 percent from November 2016. The average live weight was down 11 pounds from the previous year, at 1,373 pounds.

Veal production totaled 6.4 million pounds, 4 percent below November a year ago. Calf slaughter totaled 42,400 head, down 10 percent from November 2016. The average live weight was up 17 pounds from last year, at 260 pounds.

Pork production totaled 2.24 billion pounds, up slightly from the previous year. Hog slaughter totaled 10.5 million head, down 1 percent from November 2016. The average live weight was up 3 pounds from the previous year, at 286 pounds.

Lamb and mutton production, at 12.4 million pounds, was up 1 percent from November 2016. Sheep slaughter totaled 188,000 head, 1 percent above last year. The average live weight was 132 pounds, up 1 pound from November a year ago.

January to November 2017 commercial red meat production was 47.6 billion pounds, up 3 percent from 2016.

Accumulated beef production was up 4 percent from last year, veal was down 1 percent, pork was up 3 percent from last year, and lamb and mutton production was down 4 percent.

Lunch at noon

Selling: Selling: 80 Yearling Red Angus Bulls & 80+Bulls Yearling Red Angus & 7 Gelbvieh/Balancer Gelbvieh/Balancer Bulls Carried by: Carried by:

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RANGER & RAKE FOR SALE 2009 Polaris 700 Ranger HD, metallic silver, 5788 miles, front and rear glass, roof, heater, new tires......$7750 obo Shulte SRW 1400 rock rake, 14-ft. hard surfaced tines in good condition..................................................$8000 obo Delivery available. Phone or text Adam (406) 390-3048

HAY FOR SALE 200 100 ton Alfalfa/grass hay in large rounds and net wrapped. 1st & 2nd cuttings available at...........$125/ton Also, 2016 production available at........................$100/ton SOLD Discounts for full semi loads

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Regional Pesticide Education Trainings offered

By Cecil Tharp, MSU Pesticide Education Specialist include Dr. Jane Mangold (MSU Rangeland The Montana State University Pesticide Weed Specialist), Dr. Cecil Tharp (MSU Education Program (PEP) is coordinatPesticide Education Specialist), Amy Bowsing five regional private applicator initial er (MSU Pesticide Education Technician), certification trainings across Montana.

Theresa Schrum (MDA District Officer), These seven hour training opportunities are Diana DeYoung (MDA District Officer) designed for individuals desiring to learn and Michaela Hystad (MDA District Ofmore about pesticides, while simultaneficer). Surrounding MSU Extension county ously qualifying for a Montana private apand tribal agents will also be assisting with plicator license. A private applicator license many of the presentations. allows individuals to apply restricted use Cost and Private Applicator Credit pesticides on land they own, rent or lease.

Opportunities Training opportunities are available within The registration fee varies by location Northern Cheyenne Reservation (Lame with Lame Deer ($15), Harlem (Free), CoDeer) on January 17th, Blackfoot Reservalumbus ($15), Browning (Free), and Three tion (Browning) on January 30th, Stillwater Forks ($27). This fee (when applicable) County (Columbus) on February 1st, Fort covers necessary manuals, speaker costs Belknap Reservation (Harlem) on March and a catered lunch. Private applicators 6th and Broadwater County (Three Forks) may attend the entire program for 6 private on March 15th. pesticide recertification credits. Attendees Each program will cover many subject will qualify for a private applicator pestiareas of interest including integrated pest cide license by attending the entire event. management, pesticide movement in the Once qualified, individuals may send in a environment, pesticide safety and toxicnew applicator permit with license payment ity, pesticide law, calibrating ground spray to the Montana Department of Agriculture equipment, understanding the private apto attain their Montana private applicator plicator license, reading and understanding license. Attendees are strongly urged to the pesticide product label. Montana State pre-register as space is limited. See initial University and Montana Department of pesticide training details follow.

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MSU College of Agriculture and Extension annual research report

Montana State University College of Agriculture and MSU Extension faculty have completed the third annual College of Agriculture and Extension research report. The report showcases research being conducted by faculty throughout Montana and provides research-based information to agricultural agents and producers.

The third edition has 11 articles on topics including ruminant nutrition, grazing, plant pathology, soils, livestock reproduction, wildlife and livestock genetics.

The report is a tool for producers, research faculty and MSU Extension agents to easily access the most recent research on projects that may increase and improve

agricultural production and management across the state.

The MSU College of Agriculture and Extension research report is published online at http://www.msuextension.org/coa/.

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2018 BULL SALE Tuesday, February 27th * Stanford, MT

Selling Simmental & SimAngusTM Bulls

Son of VAR Ranger 3008 SimAngus TM

Hill’s Ranch is excited to offer some excellent SimAngusTM bulls out of Connealy Black Granite.

Lot

We are also introducing sons of new sires Koupal Advance 28 and VAR Ranger 3008. Both AI sires have contributed phenomenal additions to our percentage bull line up.

CE WW YW MCE YG Marb REA API TI 58 13 75 126 11 -.28 .78 .92 159 92 Son of Hills Caesar 107C

CE WW YW MCE YG Marb REA API TI 82 112 12 -.40 .02 1.03 127 76

Lot 42 10

Son of NLC 72B Bruno

CE WW YW MCE YG Marb REA API TI 62 84 11 -.29 .28 .73 135 70

Lot 30 10

Black & Red Simmental Bulls

Hill’s Ranch has one of the largest selections of purebred Simmental bulls. High growth bulls out of sires like Hills Maverick A74 and a high quality selection of red bulls out of NLC 72B Bruno.

www.hi l lsimmental.com Tom & Kathy Hill and Family 1045 Simmental Ln Stanford, MT 59479 (406) 566-2479 hillssimmentalmt@yahoo.com

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MACHINERY AND PICKUPS FOR SALE

1981 Versatile tractor, new tires, rebuilt motor, 4 hydraulics, excellent condition........ ..................................................................................................................... $25,000 2010 Summers 100-ft. suspended boom sprayer, excellent condition........... $19,500 2012 Vermeer R2800 hydraulic rake, excellent condition............................... $20,000 1997 John Deere 9600 combine with 30-ft. 930R header with fingers, very good condition...................................................................................................... $40,000 2011 John Deere 7330 tractor with 741 loader with grapple, 2600 hours. Like new condition...................................................................................................... $80,000 A&B 61/2-ft. 3-point blade..................................................................................... $750 2-Wilray made, UL listed, 1000 gallon fuel tanks, anti roll with pumps. Each.... $1850 2-Wilray made, UL listed, 1000 gallon fuel tanks, anti roll. Each....................... $1450 50-5x7 butt posts, full treat. Each........................................................................ $6.50 Honda Rancher 4 wheeler for parts.................................................................... $500 Phone 406-264-5056, Sun River, MT

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Hydrabed also available.

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Merritt livestock trailers in stock, 20-ft. & 24-ft. both 7-ft. and 8-ft. widths

Hillsboro & CM aluminum beds in stock.

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How much do you know about frozen food storage?

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service I like to peruse antique stores. Sometimes I spot things that I do not recognize, even after years of collecting.

Awhile back, I came upon a golden oak chest with three doors and bronze handles. It carried a fairly hefty price tag.

At first, I thought it was a dresser. I opened a door and my husband and I studied it a bit.

“That’s an icebox,” we said simultaneously.

People would fill the ice box with small blocks of ice from a local “ice house” to keep perishable food cold and safe longer. What I found interesting was that the price of the ice box was more than the cost of some modern-day refrigerators.

Our ancestors had to work harder to maintain cold storage temperatures. Fortunately, we don’t have to fill wooden chests with ice to maintain cold food storage areas in our homes.

Mechanical refrigeration units were developed in the late 1800s, and later, Clarence Birdseye perfected a quickfreezing method that ensured high-quality frozen food.

In earlier times, people in climates with cold winter months had access to a very large ice box by simply walking outside.

However, we do not recommend storing food in snowbanks for many reasons.

Freezing is one of the easiest and most convenient ways to preserve food if you have the proper equipment. Frozen food will remain safe indefinitely, but the quality (flavor, texture, appearance, etc.) can decrease with time.

How much do you know about frozen food storage? Try these questions. The answers are at the end.

1. At what temperature should your freezer be maintained?

2. Name three types of containers that are not suitable for freezing food.

3. When you prepare food for freezing, how should you label the food?

4. Scenario 1: You decided to bake cookies for the holidays last July. If they were packaged correctly and held at the appropriate temperature, for how many months will the cookies maintain their quality?

5. Scenario 2: You baked a fruit pie and froze it. How long will the frozen pie be of high quality?

6. Scenario 3: You made spaghetti sauce with meat and froze it in appropriate freezer containers. For how many months will it maintain its quality when appropriately frozen?

7. Scenario 4: You made extra stuffing and froze it. a.

How long will it maintain its quality in your freezer? b. How should you thaw it? c. To what internal temperature should you reheat it?

8. Scenario 5: You made meat loaf and did not precook it prior to freezing. a. To what internal temperature should you cook the meat loaf after thawing? b. If packaged and stored correctly, how many months will it remain of high quality in your freezer?

9. Why are milk-based sauces and gravy considered “problem foods” in freezing?

10. Bonus question: On average, how many pounds per cubic foot of freezer space should you freeze in a 24-hour period?

How did you do? Here are the answers: 1. Your freezer should be maintained at 0 F. 2. Avoid freezing foods in margarine, yogurt or cottage cheese containers; narrow-neck glass jars that could break when the food expands during freezing; or trays that came with microwavable entrees.

3. Label frozen foods with the date and contents using a permanent marker to avoid “frozen food surprise.”

4. Cookies maintain their quality about six months in the freezer. The cookies made in July still would be OK in December.

5. When stored correctly, frozen fruit pies maintain their quality for three to four months.

6. Frozen spaghetti sauce maintains its quality for four to six months.

7. Frozen stuffing: a. Frozen stuffing will maintain its quality up to one month. b. Thaw stuffing in the refrigerator. c. Reheat stuffing to an internal temperature of at least 165 F, as measured with a food thermometer.

8. Frozen meat loaf: a. Cook the meat loaf to an internal temperature of at least 160 F. b. Frozen meat loaf will remain high quality for three to four months.

9. Milk-based thickened sauces and gravy tend to “curdle” or separate. They are best when made fresh and served immediately.

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How much do you know about frozen food storage?

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10. You can freeze 2 to 3 pounds of food for every cubic food of freezer space every 24 hours. This allows food to fully freeze.

The National Center for Home Food Preservation has a handy reference about frozen food storage. You might want to bookmark it on your computer or print a copy to have in your kitchen. Visit http://nchfp.uga.edu/publications/uga/ FreezingPreparedFoods.pdf to download a copy.

Visit www.ag.ndsu.edu/food and click on “Food Preservation,” then “Freezing,” to access how-to guides for freezing almost any type of food.

Here’s a convenience food recipe adapted from one from the University of Kentucky. Consider doubling the recipe to make one batch for dinner and another to freeze for an easy meal later.

Bake and Freeze Spaghetti Casserole 8 ounces uncooked pasta (elbow macaroni, bow ties or spaghetti) 1 Tbsp. canola oil or other oil 1 1/2 c. canned chicken (drained) 2 cloves garlic (chopped) 1 tsp. dried oregano (optional) 1/4 tsp. black pepper 2 (15-ounce) cans low-sodium tomatoes, not drained 3/4 c. reduced-fat cheddar cheese (shredded) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and place in a 9- by 9-inch baking dish. In a large skillet over medium heat, combine chicken, garlic and pepper. If using oregano, add that, too. Cook in oil until hot, about five minutes. Stir in tomatoes. Lower the heat and cook for 10 minutes. Spoon tomato and chicken mixture over the pasta in the baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbling. Serve immediately or cool to room temperature, then freeze up to three months.

Makes six servings. Each serving has 340 calories, 12 grams (g) fat, 22 g protein, 35 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber and 360 milligrams sodium.

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Bulls Bred and Fed for the Commercial Cattleman March 5, 2018 - Bear Paw Livestock, Chinook, MT

10th Annual Production Sale Sale: 1:00 pm • Lunch: Noon

Special Guests: Weaver Herefords & MY Angus Offering:

• 90 Angus yearling bulls • 1- 2 yr old herd sire prospect • 15 Hereford yearling bulls • 130 Fancy commercial replacement heifers

(including 50 No Brand Angus heifers & 30 F1 baldy heifers)

Don & Dolly Weaver 28108 Warrick Rd. Big Sandy, MT 59520 406-386-2244 dwhrfrd@gmail.com www.weaverherefords.com

Other Angus Sires Include:

AAR Ten X 9903 Clear Creek Ten X 375 Connealy Jet 4405 Sitz Upward 307R Shipwheel Vance 2606 Shipwheel Chisum 4504 HA Cowboy Up

Other Hereford Sires Include:

Frenzen Craftsman C03

Connealy Artillery 4236

CED: -1.0, BW: +4.1, WW: +70, YW: +133, SC: +1.27, Doc: +21, M: +20, $W+$54.34, $B+$123.16

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CED: +11, BW: +0.6, WW: +67, YW: +127, SC: +1.28, Doc: +25, M: +24, $W+$62.79, $B+$144.54

CED: +14, BW: -0.9, WW: +69, YW: +113, SC: +.93, Doc: +32, M: +28, $W+$77.90, $B+$146.75

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NH Bale Wagons & Retrievers FOR SALE & WILL PURCHASE

What drought and fire do to your dirt

By Meryl Rygg McKenna, with Certified Crop Advisers

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

HAY FOR SALE Alfalfa 3x4 square bales Nice and clean, no rain or weeds Tarped. Excellent quality Tests and delivery, train loads only

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7th Annual

BULLS OF THE BITTERROOT

Black Angus Bull Sale

March 3th 2018

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

All 2017 Sale Bulls have been Ingenity 50k tested.

Bulls sired by: Musgrave Aviator, Sitz Sensation, Basin Payweught 1682, Buford Bluestem, VAR Discovery, SAV Renown, Quaker Hill Rampage, PVF Insight, OCC Ultimate Answer 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, Lacey: 406-544-0043 Lance: 406-240-1575, Shelley: 406-240-4879 Loren & Dorothy: 406-777-3503

SEE YOU AT THE MAGIE!

moisture, among other things.

Soil nutrient testing to make better management decisions is essential after a fire or during a drought, said Mike Choriki, Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) from Billings. While the main concerns after a bad range-fire or forest-fire season are erosion and weed control, fertility management comes first on cropland and is the main focus of this article.

Nutrients: Up in smoke?

The impact of fire depends on its intensity, duration and the proportion of plant material that is burned. In general, fast-moving grass fires have little effect on soil health and nutrients, due to the lower temperature of the soil surface compared to slow, smoldering hotter fires in moderate to heavy fuels.

Most nutrients stay behind after a fast-moving fire because they are not converted to gasses until they reach temperatures hotter than the soil’s surface, said Clain Jones, chair of the Rocky Mountain Certified Crop Adviser program and Montana State University’s Soil Fertility Extension Specialist.

“Fast-moving fires convert nutrients in branches, bark, stubble, grass, etc., into more usable forms because they’re hot enough to burn the carbon in these materials but not hot enough to combust most plant nutrients. This leaves phosphorus (P), potassium (K) and sulfur (S) more available,” 2322 River Drive North, Jones explained.

Great Falls, MT (406) 761-8195 Nutrients such as magBillings, MT (406) 248-4418 Powell, WY (307) 754-7204 nesium, zinc and mangaBismarck, ND (701) 222-4700 nese are also quite stable.

Farmers and ranchers sometimes call themselves “next-year” people, always hoping for better results next season. For many, the severe conditions of 2017 beg a better sequel.

A December 2017 drought monitor map showed much of Montana in moderate to severe drought, although Montana’s northwestern corner improved since early November. According to the National Interagency Fire Center, Montana’s 2017 wildfire season resulted in more than 1.25 million acres of forest, rangeland and cropland burned. Drought or fire can have significant impacts on soil health, affecting soil’s ability to receive, soak up and retain

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What drought and fire do to your dirt CONTINUED FROM PAGE A26

They are not lost directly through combustion, but rather through blowing ash and post-fire soil erosion.

Forest and shrubland fires, however, will likely reduce the organic matter at the soil surface because temperatures there will combust soil organic matter. While these intensely hot fires can send some surface nutrients into the air, nutrients more than an inch down in the soil are not as likely to be lost.

Organic nitrogen (N) may or may not go up in smoke, depending on the temperatures involved. The effect of nitrogen being released from plant material burned quickly (with lower surface temperatures) shows clearly in the vibrant green of the first grass following a fast-moving fire.

Nitrogen is extremely mobile and can be lost through leaching or surface runoff when few living plant roots are present to use it. Little surface residue means N can be lost through erosion, as well. Loss of N can have a long-term impact on productivity of forest and rangeland, but is more easily managed on cropland.

Jones strongly recommends soil sampling to determine nitrogen levels after a burn, since fire’s effect on nitrogen levels is so unpredictable.

Fire effects on soil properties While cropland or grassland fires rarely burn hot enough to affect organic matter down in the soil, the loss of surface plant residue is of significant concern. Plant residue reduces erosion and protects the soil’s surface from being physically damaged by the impact of raindrops.

Ash particles also plug soil pores, preventing water from soaking in and increasing the risk of water runoff or soil erosion.

Soil aeration, the infiltration and retention of water, and the soil’s ability to hold nutrients coming from ash or fertilizer are reduced.

Fire can create a water repellent layer in the top 2 inches of forest and shrubland soil, due to waxy compounds in the burned litter that coat soil aggregates and minerals. Soil aggregates are groups of soil particles that bind strongly to each other. The water repellent layer varies in depth and thickness and

can affect the soil’s ability to take in water for months or years. Stubble fires should not cause a repellent layer unless surface residues were heavy.

Fire kills bacteria and fungi at the soil surface, but healthy microbes will recolonize from deeper soil layers. With deeper sterilization, the microbes require more recovery time. They also need new plant material to help sustain their population.

After a fire, it is best to establish ground cover where possible to reduce weeds and erosion from wind and water, spread manure if available, and soil test for N, P and K. For soil samples, avoid areas that had high amounts of plant residue, such as from bales or windrows.

Managing effects of drought “During drought periods, our level of management and use of technology and knowledge is more important than in wet years,” Choriki said. “Many producers cut back fertilizer rates during dry years, resulting in decreased yield and quality. The crop’s quality, however, is what determines its value.”

Specific nutrient guidelines include: Phosphorus: Use the same amount of P in dry years as in normal years. It increases root growth and the rate of photosynthesis, and helps roots take up water efficiently.

Potassium: Fertilize with the same amount of K in wet and dry years; it can prevent wilting.

Nitrogen: Add less N during dry years, based on yield potential and soil testing.

After a dry year with low harvest, like much of eastern Montana experienced, the soil likely holds more residual nutrients not used by plants this year. Again, test N, P and K in the spring.

Prolonged drought calls for long-term management plans on rangeland. Grazing duration, frequency and timing are important factors. Choriki also recommended considering annual forages for temporary pasture.

For more information specific to your conditions, contact a Certified Crop Adviser near you, http://www.certifiedcropadviser. org.

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Members will serve three-year terms.

According to the USDA press release, the growers appointed to the board are: • Klint G. Stewart from Columbus, Nebraska • Carlton Bridgeforth from Decatur, Alabama • Verity Ulibarri from Melrose, New Mexico • Shayne C. Suppes from Scott City, Kansas • Charles Ray Huddleston from Celina, Texas The 13-member board is authorized by the Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996. The Secretary selected the appointees from sorghum producers nominated by certified sorghum producer organizations.

The board is structured so the state with the largest production (Kansas) is allocated five positions, the state with the second largest production (Texas) is allocated three positions and the state with the third largest production (Oklahoma) is allocated one position. There are four at-large national positions for which at least two representatives must be appointed from states other than the top three sorghum producing states. The maximum number of producers from one state is limited to six.

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Fritz Justice 8013 Fritz Ambush 406A Fritz Anvil 747C Fritz Warden 753C Jacobson Tradesman 4008 5L Vanguard 99-585B Red SSS Max 176B CEK New Management 537 WFL Merlin 018A Silveiras Mission Nexus 1378 Mcphee Trophy 136 LMB Golden Boy 719 PPSR Gunners Force 30W MFSR Rod 850Z Fritz Prime Rib 723C TNT Full Moon 234Z

A sample of the bulls selling - raised with no creep feed and no irrigated pastures Tag 216E 226E 230E 239E 253E 254E 266E 269E 287E 293E 297E 299E 311E 321E 340E 353E 357E 388E

Sire BW Merlin 69 GB 82 NEXUS 80 JUST 87 406A 78 PR RIB 94 NEXUS 91 TM 74 NM 87 ANVIL 94 TM 85 WARDEN 82 NM 70 WARDEN 84 TM 97 TM 87 ANVIL 86 ANVIL 89

205 wt 688 677 730 701 735 753 737 746 723 763 726 777 713 781 786 756 781 793

R 100 107 106 103 105 110 105 106 113 120 106 112 111 113 112 108 111 113

HB GM 129 52 95 50 120 52 110 51 106 48 82 49 119 51 106 51 108 51 124 51 113 51 113 50 100 50 109 50 102 50 100 50 122 51 126 50

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WW 82 64 75 74 63 63 73 61 68 76 71 75 61 74 68 61 74 77

YW 129 101 122 112 88 87 115 96 109 122 113 114 98 118 103 91 119 118

Milk 17 24 19 24 21 19 16 27 27 22 28 23 26 26 25 25 18 24

ME 1 7 7 1 0 -3 6 4 1 4 3 2 -2 2 4 4 4 4

HPG CEM S 11 -1 14 13 4 9 12 2 13 12 8 10 12 4 13 8 6 8 11 3 13 11 9 9 11 6 10 11 5 13 10 8 10 10 9 11 11 8 9 9 9 11 12 7 10 11 7 10 11 7 12 11 3 14

MA YG 0.53 0.01 0.45 0.07 0.37 -0.04 0.68 0.23 0.31 -0.02 0.21 -0.24 0.29 -0.12 0.54 -0.09 0.45 0.00 0.50 -0.02 0.50 0.01 0.40 0.10 0.42 0.01 0.39 0.11 0.56 -0.07 0.45 -0.17 0.37 0.07 0.58 0.12

CW 45 29 41 34 22 19 37 25 33 43 36 37 26 40 32 23 40 41

RE 0.36 0.16 0.48 -0.06 0.19 0.70 0.55 0.45 0.39 0.46 0.43 0.30 0.34 0.28 0.41 0.52 0.20 0.23

BF -0.01 0.01 -0.01 0.04 -0.01 -0.03 -0.03 -0.01 0.02 0.00 0.01 0.04 0.02 0.04 -0.02 -0.03 0.00 0.03

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Has the beef industry reached commercial thresholds for performance?

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Specialist

Losing a calf at birth challenges the beef operation, including the cow and producer.

But, as we know in the cattle business, the cycle of life starts with conception and concludes at death. Our goal is to minimize calf death loss.

Data from the Cow Herd Appraisal Performance Software (CHAPS), through the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service and North Dakota Beef Cattle Improvement Association (NDBCIA), show the 2017 benchmark average for calf death loss relative to the number of calves born is 3.4 percent.

A closer examination is worthwhile. Historically (10-plus years ago), the benchmark percentage was 3.3 for 2003, 3.4 for 2004, 3.3 for 2005, 3.4 for 2006 and 3.2 for 2007. In 2008, the benchmark percentage was 3.2, and it was 3.1 in 2009, 3.4 in 2010, 3.6 in 2011 and 3.7 in 2012. More recently, the benchmark percentage was 3.8 in 2013, 3.9 in 2014, 3.7 in 2015 and 3.6 in 2016.

If one reflects on the current benchmark for calf death loss, as well as other benchmark values, one would ponder how changeable the values are. Perhaps the benchmark values for performance traits are indicative of threshold values that commercial beef producers can attain for relative performance within the herd, including growth, reproduction and livability. This concept is in contrast to looking at the trait values as perpetually increasing through selection and management of the cow herd.

Understanding the values is important for gauging input costs, probably more important than selection for an increase in cattle performance. That may seem somewhat negative because goals always seem to encourage a forward, increasing movement of the performance values.

To make the comment that a balancing of the performance values is the desired outcome is a different approach. My observation has been that the message was always one of increase: increase growth, increase reproductive success, increase yield, increase efficiency, increase number of cows serviced, increase, increase, increase.

The truth be said, the easy work is done.

The increase has been made. The conventional thought often is described as an increase in output. Left in the dust is the question of input costs. Input costs often are noted, but each enterprise determines its own input costs, adjusts the incoming product price and calculates the impact on subsequent profit margin. As long as a margin for profit exists, the green light is generally on.

The beef industry has done well, improving management and genetics, but new challenges keep emerging. Historically, cattle producers have run a straight race and the CHAPS benchmarks reflect industry maturity. But along with maturity, the race track is no longer straight; in fact, it’s more like a maze. Each turn in the maze has more than one outcome.

Interestingly, we do not race in a maze.

But still, we prefer an open track with pre-

determined obstacles.

Back to the discussion of calf death loss.

Calf death loss notes the managerial efforts producers have attained in the management of the calving season and subsequent nursing phase for beef calves. Can a 3.4 percent calf death loss rate be improved? Probably, but most likely, the average will not deviate much at the end of the year.

The race is over; the hard work starts as we enter the maze. Future improvement within agriculture - plant and animal - will be a balancing act, weighing inputs and costs against the potential improvement. Inputs, mostly likely starting out as cheap inputs, have been the basis for improvement. As the supply of inputs decreases, the pressure to supply cheaper inputs increases.

The selection pressure for increased yield and growth creates opportunity on the plant and animal side but opportunity that comes at a price. Does it work?

Which system is more sustainable, driving for unending production or balance?

In the end, the CHAPS data suggest thresholds have been reached. As a response, one could comment that the benchmarks are only relevant to those who keep records. Then the assumption follows that the rest of the industry does not have the performance level of those herds for which producers keep records.

What does one say?

Records are important in the navigation of the industry maze. Producers without records can run the race, but navigating the maze will be difficult.

I can remember a former co-worker, Harlan Hughes, saying, “You can’t manage what you don’t measure.” The meaning never changes. The statement is a fact: “You can’t manage what you don’t measure.”

One always has the option to read what everyone else is doing and simply assume that the data also applies to one’s own individual operation, but those assumptions tend to assume the best. Times change and navigating the maze requires records.

May you find all your ear tags.

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Competition allows ag producers to try new technologies, methods

By Haley Apel, University of Nebraska IANR Media Preseason decisions included hybrid selection, A new University of Nebraska-Lincoln-led population density and crop insurance selection.

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Some of the participating producers implemented the same management practices they use on their farms while others used the competition Wolf Creek, Montana to evaluate different practices.

Not only were producers able to expand their knowledge, but the contest allowed Nebraska Extension to expand its expertise.

“We recognize that the university plot might not be the most successful one in the group, but that provides a great learning opportunity,” Rudnick said. “It’s critical for us to understand different management practices that take place on individual operations so that when a grower comes to us and asks ‘Why?’ we have actual scientific background on why • Fertile, Moderate Framed, that outcome took place.”

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By Gail Wells, Oregon State University Extension Service Eating the equivalent of one serving of red raspberries every day curbed weight gain in laboratory mice even when they ate an unhealthy, high-fat diet, researchers at Oregon State University (OSU) found.

The mice also had lower indicators of metabolic problems like diabetes and fatty liver—conditions that afflict an increasing number of people in the United States.

It’s not news that raspberries are good for you, said coauthor Neil Shay, a researcher in OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences. The surprise, he said, was that even a small amount—the equivalent of sprinkling a cup over your daily breakfast cereal— can pack big benefits.

“We were amazed to see the beneficial effect from the equivalent of a single serving per day,” he said.

The findings are the latest from a series of studies in which Shay and colleagues have fed “power foods” like raspberries, cherries, walnuts, green tea, and even red wine to lab mice, adding them to a fatty and sugary diet similar to the junk-food diet many Americans consume.

Raspberries are particularly powerful, said Shay. Rich in fiber, they also contain tannins, flavor and color compounds and other plant chemicals that, when ingested and metabolized, appear to reduce intracellular damage within cells, which may help cells repair themselves, as well as stimulating the body’s processing of fats and sugars.

The raspberry-fed mice had significantly less fat in their livers at the end of the ten-week study, and their blood glucose measure was statistically equivalent to that of a control group of mice fed a normal low-fat diet.

What’s more, the raspberry-fed mice were visibly slimmer than their counterparts that ate the same high-fat diet but didn’t get the raspberries. “You didn’t need to be a scientist to see the difference at the end of the study,” said Shay.

The research, funded by the National Processed Raspberry Commission, was published earlier this year in the journal Food & Function (http://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2017/ fo/c7fo00702g#!divAbstract). Its findings confirm and extend what Shay and his colleagues found in a similar experiment two years ago (https://content.iospress.com/articles/journal-of-berryresearch/jbr135), in which they fed mice the equivalent of four servings of red raspberries a day.

“Which is a pretty high amount,” Shay said. “As good as a fruit may taste to you, if you eat it in quantity every day, you’re going to get tired of it. We wanted to see how much we could lower the amount and still see the beneficial effects.”

In the recent study, he and his colleagues fed the mice a high-fat diet that resembled a human’s fatty, sugary, 2,000-calorie-a-day junk-food diet. Some mice also ate red raspberries in the form of either juice concentrate or puree concentrate.

The raspberry products accounted for about 2.5 percent of the mice’s daily calorie intake—the equivalent of about 1 cup of berries daily (50 calories) for a person. The rest of their diet was adjusted to account for the carbs and calories in the raspberries, so that all the study mice ate the same number of calories per day. A third group of control mice was fed a normal low-fat mouse diet.

All the study mice gained weight over the course of the study, but the ones that ate the raspberry products gained significantly less. At week 10, they weighed between 15 and 17 percent less than the mice that didn’t eat the raspberries.

Similarly, both groups developed fat in their liver tissue, but the raspberry-fed mice ended up with between 42 and 47 percent less liver fat than their raspberry-deprived counterparts.

Finally, the raspberries seemed to help the high-fat-fed mice regulate their blood glucose and blood insulin better. High levels of glucose and insulin in the blood are associated with diabetes and other metabolic disorders.

Blood glucose increased in the mice that ate the high-fat diet without the raspberries, but it stayed low in the high-fat-fed mice that got the raspberries; their blood glucose levels were “statistically indistinguishable” from those in the low-fat-fed control mice.

As for insulin, mice fed the raspberry juice concentrate had blood insulin levels that were statistically equivalent to those of the low-fat-fed control mice. Mice that got the raspberry puree also had lower levels of insulin, although not so low as those that got the juice concentrate.

The study dealt with mice, not humans, Shay cautioned. “We need more human studies to confirm the findings,” he said.

“Yet it’s becoming clear that, if people include these foods in their diet—cherries, raspberries, walnuts, green tea—in reasonable amounts, it’s going to benefit them. And there’s not a lot of downside associated with the consumption of these foods.”

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Stock #58623............................$26,000 (12) 2013 John Deere 5115M 32/16 Power reverser, 540 PTO, H310 loader, bucket & grapple, 3 rear SCV’s. 3 mid SCV’s. Stock #60081..... ..................................................$64,900 (15) 2014 John Deere 5100M Open station, power reverser, 540 PTO. Stock #58529...$54,000 (3) 1=Conrad: 406-278-5531 11=Lewistown: 406-538-5433 14=Great Falls: 406-761-2005 1992 John Deere 4960 MFWD, 15 speed Pow2=Cut Bank: 406-873-5505 12=Havre: 406-265-5518 15=Belgrade: 406-388-2100 ershift, no loader, large 1000 PTO, 3 SCV’s, 3=Choteau: 406-466-5741 13=Chester: 406-759-5010 16=Livingston: 406-222-3150 3 point. Stock #59563................$43,500 (14)

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Stock #60265.............................. $148,500 (14) 2015 John Deere W235 16-ft. hay head, premium cab, turnkey GPS, extended warranty thru 6/2020 or 1250 hours. Stock #59576................. .................................................... $132,900 (15) 2014 John Deere W235 995 head w/V10 steel conditioner, standard cab w/touch screen display, 536 engine hours. Stock #59709............... .................................................... $126,250 (11) 2014 John Deere W235 windrower, 16-ft. rotary header, warranty through June 2019 or 1250 hours. Stock #52212................... $128,500 (16) 2014 John Deere W235 16-ft. hay head, steel conditioner, low hours, cab with air, 480x80R38 bar tires. Stock #58823............... $129,000 (12) 2015 John Deere W150 windrower, HID lighting, turnkey GPS. Stock #53584.......... $112,750 (1) 2015 John Deere W150 low hours, 18-ft. hay header, Autotrac ready. Stock #57048....$135,000 (14) 2014 John Deere W150 windrower, 16-ft. hay head. Stock #55576...................... $87,900 (11) 2012 John Deere 946 13-ft. cutting width, 1000 PTO, impeller conditioner, hydraulic tilt controls, Clevis hitch. Stock #57700... $25,500 (12) 2010 John Deere 946 tri-lobe conditioner, hydraulic header tilt. Stock #59713.......... $23,900 (15) 2012 John Deere 830 impeller conditioner, 540 PTO, Clevis hitch. Stock #60079... $19,900 (15) 2009 John Deere 630 9.75-ft. cut width, side pull, hydraulic tilt control, Impeller conditioner, 540 PTO. Stock #59720....................... $12,900 (16)

RAKES, PROCESSORS & BALE WAGONS

LAWN AND TURF

#59679

1979 John Deere 4840 2WD, 8F/4R Powershift transmission, 3 remotes, 1000 PTO. Stock #60174......................................$17,400 (14) 1988 John Deere 4250 2WD, 725 non-self leveling loader, bucket/grapple, 15 speed P/S transmission, 540/1000 PTO, 3 point, 2 SCVs. Stock #57450.................$32,900 (11) 2010 John Deere 3320 Compact tractor, hydro transmission, open station, loader, 1 rear SCV. Stock #60146....................$17,500 (15) 1981 John Deere 2640 2WD, Synchro, 540 PTO, loader. Stock #58242.............$7865 (3) 1962 John Deere 2010 gas, Synchro transmission, loader, 2WD, 540 PTO. Stock #59220.. .....................................................$5900 (15) 2014 John Deere 1025R H120 loader, 60D mid-mount mower, hydro transmission, 540 PTO, 3 point. Stock #59475.......$16,500 (11) 2003 John Deere 790 Compact tractor, synchro transmission, John Deere 419 loader, open station. Stock #60135.......$11,900 (15) 1998 John Deere 655 2WD compact tractor, 3 point, 540 PTO, open staton, no loader, hydro transmission. Stock #60105...$3500 (14) 2014 Case IH 165 CVT transmission, 4 electric SCVs, 3 point, 540/1000 PTO, L765 SL loader, bucket, grapple. Stock #56588................. ................................................$126,500 (16) 2014 Case IH 165 CVT transmission, 4 electric SCVs, 3 point, 540/1000 PTO, L765 SL loader, bucket, grapple. Stock #56589................. ................................................$126,500 (16) 2014 Case IH 165 CVT transmission, 4 electric SCVs, 3 point, 540/1000 PTO, L765 SL loader, bucket, grapple. Stock #56591................. ................................................$126,500 (16) 2014 Case IH 140 MFWD, 16/16 partial Powershift, 4 SCV’s, 3 point, 540/1000 PTO, 6 rear weights, loader/grapple/bale spear. Stock #59730......................................$95,500 (12) 2013 Case IH 550 4WD, 16/2 Powershift, 4 SCV’s, 1000 PTO, no 3 point, big hydraulic pump. Stock #60326..................$234,900 (1) 1991 Case IH 9270 4wd, cab, 12/3 Synchro, 4 SCV’s, no 3 point, no PTO. Stock #60371..... ....................................................$47,900 (1) 1996 Case IH 7220 Powershift transmission, 540/1000 PTO, 3 SCV’s, front weights, rear duals, all new tires. Stock #60147................. ..................................................$43,900 (16) 2006 Case IH MXM175 MFWD, cab, Powershift, 4 SCV’s, 3 point, 540/1000 PTO, loader/ grapple. Stock #59776.................$63,500 (2) 1974 Case IH 1070 2WD, 8F/4R Powershift transmission, 1000 PTO, rear duals, 2 remotes. Stock #60175....................$8500 (14) 2006 Kubota L3130, Hydro trans, MFWD, loader/bucket/bale spear, new engine w/less than 200 hrs.. Stock #57071................$16,875 (3) 2010 New Holland TV6070, MFWD, IVT, loader, grapple, PTO, 3 pt. Stock #53740............. ..................................................$101,000 (3) 2006 New Holland TM190 18 speed, P/S transmission w/LHR, 4 SCV’s, 540/1000 loader, bucket & grapple, rear duals. Stock #59444.. ..................................................$59,900 (16) 1995 New Holland 8770 MFWD, loader/grapple, Powershift trans., duals. Stock #55656.... .................................................. $43,150 (14) 1993 New Holland 8240 Partial Powershift, 540/1000 PTO, loader & grapple. Stock #58833....................................... $27,500(12) 2016 New Holland Boomer 54D MFWD, open station, CVT transmission w/reverser, loader, 2 SCV’s. Stock #59531..............$32,500 (11) 2014 Massey Ferguson 4608 MFWD, 12/12 Power Shuttle transmission, 540/1000, loader/bucket. Stock #59686............ $39,500 (15) 1975 Massey Ferguson 1805 210 hp, Synchro, duals, Cat 3208 engine, no 3 point or PTO. Stock #59248.................................$7500 (3) Versatile 850 Synchro, duals. Stock #56854...... ....................................................... $9500 (3)

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MISCELLANEOUS

2009 John Deere 6430 Powerquad Plus, LHR 1992 John Deere 535 twine only, 1000 PTO, 2016 John Deere 320E skidsteer, cab with air, hand/foot controls, 72” bucket, 3 sets of counpush bar, hydraulic pick up lift. Stock #58686....

24/24, 3 SCV’s, 540/1000 PTO, Koyker-Legterweights, cold start package. Stock #57127... . . ....................................................... $4900 (15) end loader & bucket.

Stock #60149...............

#59835 ........................................................$43,000 (3) ..................................................$56,000 (16) 2009 John Deere 1890 42-ft. 7.5” spacing disk 2016 John Deere KV22802 78” utility skid steer drill, 350 bushel hydraulic drive, TBH cart.

2015 John Deere 6155R MFWD tractor, 20 speed bucket. Stock #56522.........................$1200 (1) Stock #57293................................ $145,000 (3) AutoQuad transmission, TLS, 3 SCVs. Stock 2015 John Deere BW16005 96” high volume #57602........................................ $149,000 (11) 1994 John Deere 965 on-land plow, 18” cut bucket w/heavy duty grapple, global carrier, width, gauge wheels, double landslides. Stock 2007 John Deere 7520 IVT, 3 SCV’s, 3 point, single point hydraulic coupler. Stock #58845.... #55107............................................. $8950 (15) 540/1000 PTO, corner exhaust, loader/grap.........................................................$2500 (16) ple. Stock #60300........................$66,000 (3) 1997 John Deere 650 23-ft. 3-section folding disc, John Deere 5-ft. utility bucket, fits JD 600/700 9” spacing. Stock #59033..............$18,750 (15) 2009 John Deere 8330 MFWD tractor w/suspenloaders, pin-on attachment. Stock #58793........ sion, IVT, PTO, rear duals, 3 point, full GPS. 2011 Case IH 800 50-ft., 10” spacing, rubber .........................................................$1200 (16) packer wheel, SS, no cart. Stock #56487.......... 2014 John Deere BW15616 73” loader bucket, Stock #59908.............................. $135,000 (12) ...................................................... $52,000 (11) 2013 John Deere 6140R MFWD, cab, 20/20 500 series loader brackets. Stock #56223........ ...........................................................$950 (14) AutoQuad, H360 loader/bucket, 3 SCVs, 2004 John Deere 1820 51-ft., 7.5” spacing, 8-run double shoot, 1910 TBT cart. Stock #57861...... John Deere 8” post hole auger bit. Stock #54206.

540/1000. Stock #56153............. $112,900 (16) ......................................................... $50,000(1) ...........................................................$499 (11) 2011 John Deere 3038E compact utility tractor, Ezee-On 2400 post pounder, trailer mounted, 2006 John Deere 1820/1910 61-ft., 12” spacing, cab w/ heat, Hydro transmission, HST trans, 2015 John Deere 569 twine/net, 2181 bales.

Honda engine.

Stock #59557.............$4750 (1) 4” steel press wheels, SS, 1910 TBT cart.

Stock 305 loader & 6-ft. rear blade. Stock #59904.......

Stock #54165.............................. $47,725 (1) 2014 Wheatheart 3 point post pounder, like new, #56361. . ........................................ $50,000 (12) . . .................................................... $23,500 (14) 2015 John Deere 569 MegaWide, twine and net hydraulic post grabber, side mast with extend wrap, 1000 PTO, push bar. Stock #59835...... 1988 John Deere 2355 2WD utility tractor, 8F/4R 2006 Aerway AW2000 20-ft. rotary spike tooth and retract. Stock #58322...............$10,250 (1) aerator, folding wings, rear hitch kit. Stock syncro, 540 Rear PTO, open station, loader .................................................. $37,900 (15) 2007 John Deere MX6 medium duty rotary cutter. #57729. . ........................................ $17,900 (15) with bale spear. Stock #53703........ $11,800 (1) 2014 John Deere 569 Premium 1000 PTO, Stock #58015...................................$2200 (15) 2009 Summers Ultimate pull-type sprayer, 1001983 Allis Chalmers 8070 MFWD, Powershift, net/twine, MegaWide Plus pickup, hydrauft. booms with windscreens, 1500 gallon tank. 2015 John Deere 60D 60” drive over deck for 1E or 1000 PTO. Stock #59589................ $25,000 (3) lic pickup, push bar, 21.5L-16.1 tires, 6700 1R compact tractor. Stock #58355.... $1300 (14) Stock #15568.................................. $10,000 (3) bales. Stock #60302.................... $39,900 (3) 1973 Massey Ferguson 165 2WD tractor, OOS, 2015 Frontier AP13G global mount pallet forks.

Synchro, 1 SCV, 3 point, 540 PTO. loader, no FlexiCoil 67XL suspended boom sprayer, 1500 2014 John Deere 569 Premium features, 4500 Stock #54626.....................................$1150 (1) gallon tank, 90-ft. booms, windscreens, rinse grapple. Stock #58712....................... $9600 (1) bales, twine/net. Stock #52214.. $42,000 (11) 2011 homemade 18-ft. flat bed, bumper pull, pintank. Stock #56815....................... $13,500 (11) John Deere GP74 74” bucket w/heavy duty grap2014 John Deere 569 Premium, MegaWide tle hitch. Stock #56109.......................$8750 (2) ple. Fits JD 500 Series loader carriers. Stock 2007 Summers 1500 90-ft. pull-type sprayer, Bumper pull trailer, 18-ft. x 8.5-ft. wide. Stock pickup, 1000 PTO, flotation tires, twine/net 1500 gallon tank. Stock #17842.... $26,000 (12) #53061............................................. $3500 (16) #59716.............................................$1850 (12) wrap, hydraulic pickup lift, push bar. Stock 1995 Ford L9000 truck, 10 speed transmission, 2015 Frontier AY12G-72 4-in-1 72” bucket with 2015 John Deere 332E wheeled skid steer, cab #59833...................................... $39,900 (11) hyd. wet kit, 6000 gallon stainless tank. Stock w/ heat and air, self-leveling, 84” bucket, power global carrier. Stock #54709...............$2900 (1) 2013 John Deere 569 low bale count, well #53460. . .......................................... $42,250 (1) Quicktach joystick controls.

Stock #59884.........

2000 Degelman R570 high lift rock picker, PTO maintained, 1000 PTO, net & twine, MegaWdrive. Stock #59782..........................$7000 (12) ...................................................... $49,900 (11) 2012 Case 580 Super N backhoe loader, 97 hp, ide plus pickup push bar, hydraulic pickup. cab, air, heat, 4WD. Stock #59241... $72,500 (15) Haybuster 3106 rock picker. Stock #58059...........

Stock #59823.............................. $38,750 (2) 2015 John Deere 329E track skid steer, enclosed Kelly 56 3-pt. mount backhoe attachment, 24” ......................................................$12,000 (12) cab, heat and air, 84” bucket, wide zig zag tracks, 2013 John Deere 569 twine and net wrap, 540 bucket.

Stock #51779. . ..................... $6950 (16) 2007 John Deere 8B backhoe attachment for power Quicktach.

Stock #59885. . ....$52,000 (11) PTO, MegaWide pickup, push bar, 21.5-16.1 compact tractor, 8.5-ft. digging depth, 180 tires. Stock #60077.................... $36,900 (15) 2011 John Deere 319D skid steer, hand con- Westfield W130-71 13”x71-ft. auger, 540 PTO degree swing, quik-tatch mounting. Stock drive, like new. Stock #52277.......... $12,900 (2) trols, EH controls, std rubber tracks, 76” bucket, 2013 John Deere 569 MegaWide pickup, both #60310.............................................$2500 (16) John Deere 770CH motor grader w/14-ft. blade, well-maintained.

Stock #58243..... $24,000 (14) twine and net wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push John Deere heavy duty 3-tine bale spear for JD tall cab, 14.00 tires, rippers/scarifier.

Stock bar, hydraulic pickup lift. Stock #59619.......... 2015 John Deere S690 combine, 775 engine/556 600/700 series carriers. Stock #60311.............. #57705. . .......................................... $67,500 (1) seperator hours, Premium cab, Contour Mas.................................................... $33,000 (1) ...........................................................$595 (16) PH6 3 point post hole digger, 540 PTO, 6” bit & 12” ter, ProDrive transmission, premium residue 2013 John Deere 569 hydraulic pickup lift, bit. Stock #59517............................... $650 (16) 2013 Worksaver 832631 adapter-global loader to package. Stock #60276..............$383,000 (11) net & twine, bale push bar, 21.5L-16.1 tires, 600/700 attachment. Stock #60312...$500 (16) 2006 Wheatheart High & Heavy hitter 3 point 1000 PTO. Stock #59618............ $30,500 (1) 2012 John Deere S670 combine, 635D platform, 2005 Wilrich 4830 28-ft. chisel plow, 3-section pounder.

Stock #60104.. . ..............$8300 (16) ProDrive, CM, Premium residue, power-folding 2012 John Deere 568 Twine and net wrap, folding, 4-bar Degelman harrow. Stock #60351. grain tank. Stock #59474............. $255,000 (11) 2016 John Deere X570 lawn tractor w/48” deck, MegaWide pickup, hydraulic pickup lift, push ......................................................$12,900 (15) mulch control kit, front bumper, seat cover. bar. Stock #58209..................... $30,000 (11) 2012 John Deere S670 combine, ProDrive trans1968 Hobbs equipment trailer, 20-ft. deck, 6-ft.

Stock #58204................................... $6000 (15) mission, TriStream rotor, fine cut chopper, 640D 2012 John Deere 568 MegaWide pickup, twine/ beavertail with ramps, pintle hitch, air brakes, 2005 John Deere 1435 commercial front mower, header. Stock #56906................... $265,000 (1) net wrap, push bar, flotation tires, hydraulic 30 ton. Stock #60348.......................$5000 (16) 72” mower width. Stock #59026.......$7500 (15) pickup lift, 1000 PTO. Stock #57372............... 2005 John Deere 9760 1886 engine.1402 seperator hours, level land feederhouse, touchset Snapper 28” rear engine mower, 10 hp, 28” cut. .................................................. $32,500 (11) Stock #54784..................................... $450 (14) concave adj., chopper, w/936D platform. Stock 2010 John Deere 568 MegaWide pickup, twine Edwards rod weeder, 30-ft. 16 shanks. Stock #58821........................................ $120,000 (11) and net wrap, 1000 PTO, pickup lift, variable #60298 #58897. . ........................................... $6000 (11) core valve. Stock #59240.......... $24,900 (15) 1987 John Deere 8820 combine, 30-ft. 230 header, bat reel, chopper and dual chaff spreader. 2017 Frontier WC1103 wood chipper, Cat 1, 540 2010 John Deere 568 twine/wrap, MegaWide PTO, 25x18 in hopper opening. Stock #59515...

Stock #15567.................................. $16,500 (3) pickup, hydraulic pickup lift, flotation tires, ......................................................... $3500 (15) push bar. Stock #58443............. $24,500 (11) 1998 Case IH 2388 combine, 3215/2500 hrs.

Spin Spreader 3 point, 300 lb. capacity, 540 PTO Stock #55679................................ $50,000 (14) 2009 John Deere 568 MegaWide, 540 PTO, drive.

Stock #59518............................ $350 (16) 1998 John Deere 914 combine, new style Sund twine/wrap, push bar, new belts last year, big John Deere 47 47” snowblower, fits JD X500 raking pickup, new PTO style driveline, single tires. Stock #58506.................... $22,500 (16) series mowers, weights and chains. Stock point connections. Stock #56904.... $10,975 (1) 2006 John Deere 567 both twine & net wrap, #56045. . ........................................... $1200 (15) MegaWide pickup, 540 PTO, bale push bar, 2015 John Deere 640D pickup reel, transport, John Deere 46” snow blade, fits and L100 selights.

Stock #60350..................$56,000 (11) hydraulic pickup lift. Stock #59907................. ries or a 2015 or earlier D100 series. Stock .................................................... $15,500 (2) 2012 John Deere R450 994 14.5-ft. platform, #59237...............................................$400 (14) 2012 John Deere 855D glass cab & doors, dieV10 conditioner, 480/80R38 bar tires. Stock 1994 John Deere 535 1000 PTO, net & twine, sel, heater, extreme terrain tires, brake and Anbo blade that has been modified to fit an older #60173......................................$99,500 (16) 31x13.5 tires, push bar, LH/RH pickup gauge tail lights. Stock #60298...............$15,900 (1) John Deere loader. Stock #57931.... $2500 (15) wheels. Stock #59643.................... $6750 (1) 2012 John Deere 635D excellent shape, slow Misc. Adaptor go from a JD 300/400 compact 2008 John Deere 850D diesel, full windshield, speed transport, poly tine pickup reel, dual 2016 Massey Ferguson 2270 3x4 bale size, bucket seats. Extreme terrain tires. Stock loader to a skid steer attachment, never been drive sickle. Stock #54340............. $46,000 (15) ISO compatible (no monitor), bale eject, bale used. Stock #58932........................... $500 (16) #59042...........................................$7900 (1) chute rollers. Stock #59671..... $104,500 (15) Case IH 8455 round baler, twine only, makes 4x5 2012 John Deere BA84 84” angle broom. Stock 2015 John Deere 825i S4 4 seater, cab, power bales, gathering wheels. Stock #54286 .............

2014 Massey Ferguson 2956A 540 PTO, net & #58994.............................................$5500 (16) steering, radio. Stock #59244....$14,500 (11) ......................................................... $4500 (11) twine, 5-ft. bale, bale kicker, 21.5L-16.1 tires 1973 Kenworth semi truck, Cummins, 400 big 2014 John Deere 825i cab kit w/heater, power with suspended axle, monitor. Stock #59460. Hesston 4910 4x4x8 big square baler. Stock cam, 16 speed twin stick, dual 100 gallon steering, bucket seats, powerlift box. Stock #53963............................................ $45,000 (3) .................................................. $34,900 (12) tanks, leaf spring suspension.

Stock #60232. #60106......................................$13,500 (14) 2001 New Holland 688. Stock #60074.............. 2008 John Deere 568 1000 PTO, twine & net .....................................................$7000 (16) 2014 John Deere 825i bench seat, deluxe wrap, hydraulic pickup, Megawide Plus, large ....................................................... $1300 (2) cargo box, heavy duty brush guard. Stock tires, variable core. Stock #58803.$27,000 (14) 2005 Transcraft DTL2100 48-ft. x102” hay 1993 New Holland 660 twine only, 1000 PTO, trailer, 40 ton, air ride suspension.

Stock #59905...........................................$7500 (1) regular pickup, brand new belts. Stock 1999 John Deere 566 twine only, 540 PTO, hy#60233......................................$20,000 (16) 2013 John Deere 825i Stock #56493... $8200 (12) draulic pickup lift. Stock #59649....... $7900 (15) #58281........................................... $3900 (3) 2012 John Deere 825i green, bench seat, de2015 John Deere L340 square baler, Harluxe cargo box. Stock #50385.....$10,400 (1) vest Tec moisture sensor, tandem axle John Deere 825i glass doors for a deluxe cab w/550/45/22.5 tires, roller chute. Stock www.frontlineagsolutions.com on 825i utility vehicle. Stock #53197.............. #59834.................................... $114,900 (15) .....................................................$1950 (14) 2015 John Deere L340 3x4 square baler, tan2015 John Deere 825i Poly cab, no heater, exdem axle. Stock #54581.......... $115,000 (14) tra cab lights, Power lift w/brush protection.

1998 John Deere 100 3x3 square baler, knotStock #58847............................$16,750 (12) ter fan, tandem axle, last bale ejector. Stock 2009 Arctic Cat XTZ1000 4WD, gas, cab w/ #59510...................................... $18,500 (14) heater, 6-ft. blade, winch, extreme terrain.

2013 Krone BP1290 3x4 bale size, 1000 PTO, Stock #60152.................................$8250 (1) tandem axle, hydraulic roller chute, scale, high density. Stock #59728........ $94,500 (12) 2009 Krone 12130 big pack square baler, 92” pickup width, 47x51 bale size. Stock #57368. .................................................. $65,000 (12) 2008 Hesston 7433 3x3 big squares, knotter $8.00/tie. fan, tandem axle. Stock #58090.$50,500 (12) Sold in 16 tie bundles - We will load 2016 Massey Ferguson 2270 3x4 large square 1=Conrad: 406-278-5531 11=Lewistown: 406-538-5433 14=Great Falls: 406-761-2005 Available at Conrad, Cut Bank baler, ISO compatible, bale eject, single axle. 2=Cut Bank: 406-873-5505 12=Havre: 406-265-5518 15=Belgrade: 406-388-2100 and Dillon locations 13=Chester: 406-759-5010 16=Livingston: 406-222-3150 Stock #59671.......................... $104,500 (15) 3=Choteau: 406-466-5741

UTILITY VEHICLES

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USED SEEDING

#57257

2017 John Deere 1890 60-ft., 10” spacing, 430 TBT cart, hydraulic drive, no section control, all run blockage, KSI conveyor. Stock #60274....................................$272,500 (14) 2012 John Deere 1890 50-ft., 10” spacing, 350 bushel TBT ground driven cart, all run blockage, single shoot. Stock #59043.... CALL (3) 2014 John Deere 1830 60-ft, 12” spacing, SS, all run blockage, 430 bushel TBT cart, 10” auger.

Stock #57126................................$143,000 (2) 2009 John Deere 1830 60-ft., 12” spacing, single shoot, 4” steel press wheels, all run blockage, 1” openers, 350 bushel TBH cart. Stock #59784..........................................$104,500 (1) 2005 John Deere 1820 59-ft., 7.5” spacing, single shoot, TBT cart, all run blockage. Stock #56851............................................$40,000 (3) 2011 John Deere 1770NT 16 row corn planter, 30” spacing, vacuum metering system, variable hydraulic drive. Stock #57257................ ..................................................$70,900 (14) 1998 Bourgault 4250 40-ft., 10” spacing, SS, 250 bushel TBH cart, 8” auger, 1” carbide tips, steel press wheels. Stock #57186...........$22,500 (1) 2012 Case IH Precision 800 60-ft., 12” spacing, all run blockage, 430 bushel TBT cart, variable rate, 10” auger. Stock #56800.....$105,000 (14) 2009 Case IH 700 70-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot, 3430 TBT, duals, primary blockage.

Stock #52199..................................$99,000 (1) 2014 Morris Maxim II 60-ft., 10” spacing, 1” Carbide tips, Ag Tron Pri Bkg, 450 TBT cart w/10” auger. Stock #58850.....................$99,500 (14) 2010 Morris Contour 1, 60-ft., 10” spacing, independent arm drill, 445 cart, primary blockage.

Stock #55622..............................$119,900 (14) 2005 New Holland SD440A 42-ft., 12” spacing, SS, 3” packer wheels, 1 openers, 230 bushel cart, primary blockage . Stock #58690.............. ........................................................$46,250 (3) 2011 Seedhawk 6612 66-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot, 500 bu. TBH variable rate cart, 2500 gallon liquid TBT fertilizer cart. Stock #58822........ ......................................................$149,000 (1) 1991 John Deere 7200 12 row corn planter, 30” spacing, Max Emerge 2 row units, 1.6 bushel hopper, mechanical drive. Stock #56060.......... ......................................................$15,000 (15) 1998 Flexi-Coil 2320 230 bu. tow between cart, ground drive, single shoot, 6 run, 7” auger.

Stock #58265...................................$8500 (14) 1997 Flexi-Coil 3450 350 bu. TBT cart ONLY, hydraulic drive, double shoot, 10” auger w/hydraulic mover. Stock #58816.........$25,000 (14)

GRAIN HANDLING

2013 Brandt 13x110-ft. auger. Stock #58949.... ....................................................$25,050 (2) 2012 Brandt 5200 EX bin snake, down spout, full set of hoses, 257.5 hours. Stock #60171. ..................................................$17,500 (14) Brandt 10x80 auger, manual winch & swing hopper. Stock #58726....................$9400 (3) 2012 Buhler 13”x70-ft. auger. Stock #55356..... ..................................................$13,000 (12) Buhler 13”x70-ft. auger. Stock #56295.............. .....................................................$8500 (12) Sakundiak HD8-1800 8”x60-ft. auger. Stock #55150.........................................$4800 (12) Westfield 10”x31-ft. loadout auger, 540 PTO, like new condition. Stock #57468...$5400 (1) Degelman 800 800 bushel grain cart, large 1000 PTO, Shur-Lok tarp. Stock #56846....... ..................................................$19,500 (14) 2008 Brandt drive over conveyor pit, hydraulic drive. Stock #58051......................$8900 (14) Brandt 20” drive-over deck, hydraulic drive, single tube, no mover. Stock #58725..$9500 (3) Unverferth 771 770 bushel grain cart with tarp.

Stock #58749..............................$15,500 (3) 2017 Loftness XLB10 10-ft. grain bag loader.

Stock #59906............................$35,000 (11)

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COMBINES

#54026

2017 John Deere S680 combine, 125 seperator/150 engine hours, Powercast TB, power folding grain tank, Contour Master, rear duals. Stock #60275.................... $397,500 (14) 2017 John Deere S680 combine, PowerCast tailboard, 26-ft. unload auger, lateral tilt fixed speed feederhouse, power folding covers.

Stock #59190............................$392,500 (1) 2016 John Deere S680 combine, PowerCast TB, power folding grain tank exts, 520/85R42 duals, 2630 w/SF1 activation & SF3000 receiver. Stock #56412...............$371,000 (14) 2016 John Deere S680 280 engine/210 seperator hours, full GPS w/activations, prem residue, ProDrive transmission, extended warranty. Stock #57330...................$377,500 (1) 2015 John Deere S680 917 engine/633 seperator hours, ProDrive, Powergold grain tank, Premium residue, tri-steam rotor. Stock #58978......................................$287,900 (1) 2014 John Deere S680 Contour Master, ProDrive, Goodyear Duals. Stock #56419.......... ................................................$274,500 (14) 2014 John Deere S680 600/877.8 hrs. Stock #55789......................................$277,000 (1) 2013 John Deere S680 Stock #55797.............. ..................................................$277,000 (1) 2012 John Deere S680 1048/653 hours, ProDrive transmission, Contour Master, Powercast tailboard. Stock #54026...$226,000 (11) 2017 John Deere S670 combine, 130 seperator/156 engine hours, Powercast TB, CM w/ variable speed feederhouse, manual grain tank. Stock #60258.................. $352,500 (14) 2012 John Deere S670 combine, level land feeder house, 26-ft. unload auger, 3 speed transmission, manual TB. Stock #59227....... ..................................................$205,000 (2) 2014 John Deere S670 1563 engine/1220 seperator hours, PRWD, complete Autotrac system, CM w/variable speed feederhouse.

Stock #58843............................$198,500 (1) 2013 John Deere S670 1124 engine/814 seperator hours, Pro Drive transmission, PowerCast tailboard, Contour Master w/variable speed drive. Stock #57238. ..................... ................................................. $245,000(14) 2015 John Deere S670 640 engine hours, tristream extended wear rotor, manual adjust tailboard. Stock #56699.............$253,500 (1) 2015 John Deere S670 644 engine hours, manual adjust tailboard, Premium cab, HID lights. Stock #56700..................$277,500 (1) 2014 John Deere S670 Stock #55771.............. ..................................................$299,900 (1) 2008 John Deere 9770 1953 eng/1564 sep hours, ext wear grain handling, large wire concave, Powercast tailboard. Stock #58683. ..................................................$145,000 (3)

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2007 John Deere 9760 lateral tilt feederhouse, CM, 22.5-ft. unload auger, hydraulic fore & aft reel. Stock #59000..................$107,000 (12) 2004 John Deere 9760 3977 engine/2769 seperator hours, CM, heavy duty final drive, fine cut chopper w/chaff spreader, premium hydraulic control package. Stock #58809...... ..................................................$79,500 (15) 2001 John Deere 9750 2755 engine/1960 seperator hours, 20-ft. unload auger, twin disk spreader w/chaff spreader, duals. Stock #58901........................................$68,900 (1) 1998 John Deere 9610 combine, 4624/3249 hrs., chopper, 20-ft. unload auger, hyd. fore & aft reel control. Stock #57251..$45,000 (3) 1999 John Deere 9610 chopper, 1 gallon header accumulator, hydraulic fore & aft reel, chaff spreader. Stock #58854..............$37,000 (3) 1999 John Deere 9610 20-ft. unload auger, dial-a-speed header control, hydraulic fore & aft reel, 30.5x32 fronts. Stock #58855........... ....................................................$37,000 (3) 2001 John Deere 9550 3401 eng/2151 sep hours, duals, lateral tilt feederhouse, narrow fin radiator, Contour Master, HD variable speed feederhouse, general purpose multistep straw walker. Stock #58472.$66,000 (3) 1991 John Deere 9500 925R platform w/pickup reel, 2WD, chopper/spreader, 20-ft. unload auger. Stock #60113................. $23,400 (14) 1991 John Deere 9500 925R platform w/pickup reel, 2WD, chopper/spreader, 20-ft. unload auger. Stock #60114................. $23,400 (14) 1990 John Deere 9500 2WD, chopper, 25ft. Mac Don header, chaff spreader. Stock #58713......................................$26,000 (12) 2018 Case IH 8240 combine, duals, no GPS receiver, nav controller, lateral tilt, stadium lighting, brand new. Stock #59868................. ..................................................$365,000 (1) 2018 Case IH 8240 combine, duals, no GPS receiver, nav controller, lateral tilt, stadium lighting, brand new. Stock #59869................. ..................................................$365,000 (1) 2017 Case IH 8240 combine, 305 engine/251 seperator hours, duals, lateral tilt, no GPS receiver, no Powerfold, grain tank. Stock #59866......................................$332,500 (1) Case IH 8240 combine, 166 seperator hours, lateral tilt, duals, no Powerfold, grain tank, no GPS receiver. Stock #59867.....$136,000 (1) 2012 Case IH 8230 1290 eng/961 sep hours, lateral tilt feederhouse, duals. Stock #58485. ................................................$252,900 (11) 2000 Case IH 2388 2958 eng/2415 sep hours, spreader, yield & moisture monitor, rock trap, straw spreader. Stock #58535...$55,900 (12)

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2017 John Deere R4045120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, SS 1200 gallon tank, 3” fill, 5 sensor Boomtrac, 2 sets of tires. Stock #60255........ ................................................$370,000 (14) 2015 John Deere R4045 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, boomtrac Pro, Boom air purge, Premium CV cab, turnkey GPS. Stock #60346... ..................................................$267,500 (1) 2017 John Deere R4038 100-ft. booms, 20” spacing, SS 1000 gallon tank, 5 sensor Boomtrac, turnkey GPS. Stock #60273......... ................................................$299,500 (14) 2016 John Deere R4038 100-ft. boom, 20” spacing, 1000 gallon, Boomtrac Pro, section control, traction control Stock #59836........... ................................................$247,000 (15) 2015 John Deere R4038 120-ft. booms, Premium cab, auto solution command system, Boomtrac leveling. Stock #55884.................. $269,000 (1) 2015 John Deere R4038 100-ft. boom, turnkey GPS, auto solution command system, warranty through Feb. 2020. Stock #56047......... ................................................$256,500 (15) 2015 John Deere R4038 100-ft. boom, turnkey GPS, auto solution command system, warranty through Feb. 2020. Stock #56046......... ................................................$253,500 (15) 2014 John Deere 4940 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, hydraulic tread adjust, deluxe CV cab, 380/150R50 tires, Boomtrac 5 leveling.

Stock #60347............................$219,500 (1) 2014 John Deere 4940 120-ft. booms, hydraulic tread adjust, 20” spacing, Boomtrac Pro-5 leveling. Stock #59555....................... Call (1) 2005 John Deere 4720 90-ft. 20” spacing, SS tank & booms, hyd. thread adjust, fence row nozzles, eductor, 5 section, foam marker.

Stock #57184..............................$91,000 (1) 2009 John Deere 4830, 100-ft., 20” spacing, stainless tank, 420/80R46 tires. Stock #53380....................................$138,325 (12) 2001 Summers NT 110-ft. booms, Raven control, nice. Stock #56706...............$11,500 (1) 2007 Summers 60 pickup sprayer, 500 gallon tank, hydraulic tip lift, Raven 440 AutoRate, Outback S-lite. Stock #58356.........$7950 (1) 2001 FlexiCoil 67XLT 1500 gallon, 90-ft. booms, Greenstar rate controller, new tires, new tank. Stock #56746.................$9500 (1) 1994 Flexi-Coil 65XL 100-ft. wheel boom, 1500 gallon tank, hydraulic pump. Stock #58277... .....................................................$4000 (12) 2000 Miller Nitro 275 100-ft. booms, 20” spacing, stainless tank, front booms, hyd tread adjust, 1200 gallon tank. Stock #579715...... ....................................................$54,900 (1) 2009 New Holland S1070 90-ft. suspended boom, 1600 gallon tank, AutoRate and Auto Height Stock #58091...................$15,500 (2)

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1995 Ford F800 bucket truck, Cummins, 6 speed, 50-ft. reach, double bucket............... $12,500

1995 International 4900 60ft. bucket truck, DT466, 8LL transmission, 4 outriggers....... ...................................$15,000

1999 Interstate 3-axle equipment trailer, 60,100 lb. GVWR, 21-ft. deck, 5-ft. ramp..$18,000

1996 Holden 20-ton tilt bed equipment trailer, 24-ft. deck..... .....................................$12,500

Grove AP206 Carry deck crane, diesel, 12,000 lb...........$10,000

2001 International 4700 60-ft. bucket truck, DT466 automatic, 4 outriggers, jib, exgovernment................$20,000 1999 Ford F450 4x4, snowplow, 7.3 automatic, 11-ft. utility bed............................ $15,000

Ditch Witch 350SX cable plow.................................................. $5000 1999 Ford F550 4x4 flatbed, V10, automatic......................... $10,000 1999 Ford F450 7.3 diesel automatic, 4WD, 12-ft. flatbed..... $10,000 2000 Ford F550 4WD service truck, 7.3 diesel, 6 speed, 11-ft. box, 3200 lb. crane, hydraulic air compressor............................. $22,500 2000 Ford F550 service truck, 7.3 diesel, 6 speed, 11-ft. box, 2800 lb crane................................................................................... $12,500 2000 Ford F550 4WD, service truck, 7.3 diesel, 6 speed, 11-ft. box, IRT030 compressor, outriggers, PTO, set up for crane....... $15,000 2000 Ford F450 bucket truck, V10, automatic, 31-ft. bucket.. $12,500 1999 Ford F550 4x4, crew cab, utility, V10 automatic............ $12,500 1999 Ford F450 utility truck, 7.3, 6 speed, 4x4...................... $12,500 1995 Ford F800 bucket truck, Cummins, 6 speed, 50-ft. reach, double bucket............................................................................ $12,500 1994 Ford F600 service truck, diesel, 5+2 speed, 6200# IMT crane, compressor, hydraulic outriggers........................................ $12,500 1992 Ford F800 service truck, diesel, 8 speed, 14.7-ft. box, 7500# IMT crane, hydraulic compressor, ZR8 225 amp welder..... $19,000 1985 Ford F700 4x4 service truck, IMT 5000 lb. crane, underhood air compressor, outriggers........................................................ $15,000 1985 Ford F600 service truck, diesel, 5/2 speed, 8000 lb Auto Crane, compressor......................................................................... $11,000 1989 International 41-ft. bucket truck, diesel, automatic....... $10,000 1981 International 4x4 dump truck, low miles....................... $12,500 16-ft. flatbed dump with hoist..................................................... $3500 1986 Ford F800 National 228 37-ft. crane 14-ft. dump bed... $10,000 1999 Ford 550 diesel, automatic, flatbed with lift gate.............. $9000 1996 Ford F350, V8, automatic, 13-ft. flatbed, 5000 lb crane, outriggers........................................................................................ $8000 1989 Ford F450 utility truck, 11-ft. bed, 460 hp, automatic....... $2500

1992 Ford F700 diesel, 8 speed, 13.5-ft. flatbed, 5000 lb crane, outriggers.....$10,000

1992 International 4900 service truck, 11-ft. utility box, 5000 lb. crane, 225 amp Miller welder, Ingersoll air compressor...............................$20,000

1998 International 4900 60ft. bucket truck, DT466, 8LL transmission, 4 outriggers....... ...................................$17,500

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1996 Chevrolet Kodiak Cat diesel, 6 speed automatic, utility bed, outriggers .............................................................................. $8500 1979 GMC chip truck................................................................. $6500 1981 International S1800 4x4 flatbed, 14,000 lb knuckle boom... $12,500 1996 International 4900 DT466 engine, 10 speed................ $10,000 1995 International 4900 466, 5 speed, 18-ft. flatbed dump.. $12,500 1988 International 1800 2-ton diesel 4x4 flatbed..................... $9000 12-ft. flatbed, 3200 lb. IMT crane, air compressor...................... $5000 125-185 CFM air compressors.....................................$4000 - $6000 1999 Haulin 31-ft. flatbed (expands to 34-ft.), telescopic hitch and air brakes. Good for round bales ............................................. $10,000 12-ton 22-ft. tilt bed trailer.......................................................... $6500 (11) 20-ton 24-ft. tilt bed trailers.................................$7500 - $12,500 1-ton utility beds, starting at...................................................... $1000 2 ton dump boxes, each............................................................ $1000 2013 Terex light plant................................................................ $5000 Miller 250-400 amp diesel welder................................$1500 - $4500 Buckets for skid steer loaders........................................................Call Forklift forks...................................................................................Call Cat IT28 quick-tach forks.......................................................... $2500 16” to 36” augers...........................................................$750 to $1750 Versatile 35-ft. bucket attachment............................................. $3000 (4) Goodyear 1200x20 unused traction tires.............................. $800 (6) Goodyear 1200xR20 unused traction tires.......................... $1200 (4) General 1200x20 unused highway tires................................ $800

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!

For many of us, New Years resolutions are hanging heavily over our heads. They have become a burden, and perhaps were not such a good idea after all.

Then...... of course, there’s the New Years resolutions that have already been broken.

If you haven’t accomplished, broken, or given up your New Year’s resolutions, today is your chance to get out from under them.

Those funky ergots and chestnuts

Most horses have ergots and chestnuts, which are unusual growths similar in substance to a horn or human fingernail.

Ergots–tubular growths–are on the back of the fetlocks (the joints that look like ankles), hidden within the hair tuft.

Chestnuts–circular growths similar to a scar or wart–are found on the insides of the legs, just above the knees on the front legs and below the hocks (the joints that look like knees) on the hindlegs.

Chestnuts and ergots do grow and build up to the point that a horseshoer may be required to clip them flat. It is sometimes possible to pull them off gradually, layer by layer.

Evolutionists believe these to be remnants of a digital pad that once formed the toes on prehistoric horses.

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2010 Case IH Titan 3520, 3 bin, 2800 hours...............$115,000

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2012 Case IH FLX4530, 2042 hours, Viper Pro, 3 bin with wet boom.....$145,000

2005 Case 4510 370 hp, auto, 70-ft. flex air bed, 4500 hours. ............... $78,000... $103,000 2002 Loral 400 Cummins, Air Max 1000, 4100 hours............ .................................. $63,000

12,200 gallon NH3 tank on skid, 265 psi........... $24,000 (2) 6000 gallon propane tanks, 250 psi..$15,000 for the pair

2009 Terra Gator 8204, Cat, Airmax Precision, 5415 hours. .................................. $69,000

2011 Case IH 4520 810 FlexAir, roll tarp, 2628 hours......... ................................ $138,000

1996 Freightliner 5 axle tender, Cummins, Rayman 24 ton side discharge........... $39,500

1984 International DT 466 8 speed, Tyler 16 ton rear discharge tender with roll tarp..... .................................. $14,500

2005 Peterbilt Stahly Cummins, Allison automatic, New Leader L3020 G4, monitor, New Leader controller, Starlink GPS, 4145 hours......................$78,000

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

2001 Case 3300 3-wheel, Cummins auto, flex-air system..............................$19,500

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

2004 Loral C13 Cat, automatic, Air Max 1000 ................$77,500..... $93,000

2010 TerraGator 8204, Cat, Terra Shift, Airmax Precision 2, twin bin, Falcon controller, 4000 hours................. $93,500

2004 International Ag-Gressor sprayer, 70-ft. boom, 13 speed, 3911 hours. Raven controller and GPS.... $34,000 2002 International Silver Wheels Liquid auto, 1800 gallon, 65-ft. boom, Mark IV.4 G4 control, 4332 hours....$42,500 1997 Hart two hopper semi tender........................ $29,500 2012 Willmar Wrangler 4560, 2500 hours................ $26,500

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1973 Trinity NH3 portable 18,000 gallon, self contained holding tank............$38,000

2010 International 7400, Max Force engine, Allison auto, New Leader L4000 G4, 3066 hours.......$88,000

2006 Case FLX 4510 floater, Allison automatic, Cummins, FlexAir 810 box, Viper controller, autosteer, shedded every 2007 Case 4520 3 bin, autonight, 7466 hours, runs great. steer, 3000 hours....... $98,000 ..........$88,000...........$104,00

2009 Terra Gator 6203 Cat, Terra Shift, New Leader L4000 G4, Raven Viper Pro monitor, Smarttrax, 3711 hours $88,000

1995 Terragator 1844 3208T engine, Allison auto trans.

New Leader 3020 GT, Raven 660 controller, 7000 hours...................... $37,500

2010 Case IH 4520 70-ft. airflow, Raven Viper Pro, Smartrax, 1889 hours!!.... $138,000

Willmar 16-ton tender with roll Waconia tarp............................... $7500 10 ton blender with scale.. $24,500

2009 Merritt with hydraulic belt conveyor, electric tarp, 4 compartments......................... ...............$31,500...... $33,000

2004 KBH 25-ton semi tender with back auger, self-contained......................... $32,500 2007 Freightliner, CAT, autoshift transmission, 16 ton Wilmar tender with stainless extensions..................... $59,000

25 ton Willmar side discharge tender box..........$18,500/bed Services Offered:

2012 Volvo L35B...... $43,000

1988 Kenworth T800, Cat, Wilmar 16 ton............ $24,500

Wilmar 25-ton tender on trailer............................... $38,500

2012 RoGator RG 1300, 1300 gallon, SS liquid system, 120-ft. boom, 5 way nozzle bodies, Raven ViperPro, 2200 hours.......... .....................................................................................$158,000

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Cream of Mushroom Soup

2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms Water 4 bouillon cubes (beef or chicken) 2 cups milk 4 tablespoons butter, melted 4 tablespoons flour Put sliced mushrooms in medium sized saucepan. Add enough water to just cover the tops. Bring to boil; add bouillon & let dissolve. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with the flour. Add milk to the mushrooms. Bring to a boil.

Add the butter/flour mixture a little at a time, whisking in well each time. For a thinner soup, use less. For a thicker soup, use more. Bring back to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until it is as thick as you like!

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1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix 2 cups chopped carrot 4 cups water 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with juice 1 (14.5 ounce) can green beans, drained 3 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth 1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables 1 pound ground beef 1 egg 1 cup dry bread crumbs 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 pinch ground black pepper 1 cup uncooked alphabet pasta In a large pot over medium high heat, combine the onion soup mix, carrots and water and bring to a boil, cooking until carrots are tender. Add the tomatoes, green beans, chicken broth and mixed vegetables, and simmer for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the beef, egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and ground black pepper. Roll into tiny, bite size meatballs and add to the soup.

Simmer for another 20 minutes, then add the pasta. Simmer for another 15 minutes, or until meatballs and pasta are fully cooked.

Cheese Bread

1 round loaf of sourdough bread, unsliced ½ pound of grated jack cheese (1, 8 ounce package) ½ yellow onion, cut into thin slivers ½ cup chopped parsley 4 tablespoons butter, melted Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cut bread into diagonal slices, about 1 inch apart, stopping before you cut through the bottom of the loaf.

Cut bread in the opposite direction in the same manner, creating diagonal shaped cubes, taking care not to cut through to the bottom.

Carefully stuff the space in between each cube with cheese, onions and parsley, then drizzle with melted butter.

Wrap in foil and place in the oven for 20 minutes. Unwrap the top of the loaf and bake for 15 minutes more, to crisp up the crust. Serve immediately.

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1 package (8 ounces) manicotti shells 1 container (15 ounces) ricotta cheese 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided 1 cup canned pumpkin 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 large egg yolks 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 jar (24 ounces) garlic spaghetti sauce, divided Preheat oven to 350°. Cook manicotti shells according to package directions for al dente. Drain. In a large bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, pumpkin, Parmesan cheese, egg yolks and nutmeg. Spoon into manicotti. Spread 1 cup spaghetti sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.

Top with stuffed manicotti. Pour remaining spaghetti sauce over top; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake, covered, 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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John Deere 2720 disc ripper, narrow fold, 17’6”.......................... Call John Deere 512 7-shank, 17’ 6” disc ripper...........................$27,500 2008 John Deere 512 disc ripper, 5-shank, 12-ft. 6” working width, discs have about 100 acres use........................................$21,900 2000 John Deere 670 14-ft. offset disc, 9 spacing, nice shape.......... ...........................................................................................$12,900 John Deere 330 30-ft. disc........................................................... Call John Deere 995 7 bottom plow with Sterling packer.............$13,900 John Deere 845 4 bottom rollover plow....................................$1800 2014 Parma 24-ft. cultipacker....................................................... Call

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2-2016 John Deere W-235 900 hours, 13-ft. 994 header with steel conditioner................................................................$132,000 ea.

2014 John Deere W-235 716 hours, 13-ft. V10 steel conditioner........ ........................................................................................$129,900 2011 John Deere R450 Premium cab, 14.5-ft. header with V-10 steel conditioner, 875 hours....................................................$101,500 John Deere 4995 with 13-ft. 994 header, flail conditioner, 1300 hours.................................................................................$72,500 2007 MacDon M200 16-ft. rotary header, button tires, steel conditioner, 1997 hours........................................................................$63,750 2015 New Holland 160 speedrower with 12-ft. header, rubber conditioner, 282 hours...............................................................$87,000 2014 New Holland 130 speedrower, 12-ft. header, urethane conditioner, 800 hours...............................................................$75,000 2007 New Holland HW305, 12-ft. HS header with rubber conditioner, rolls replaced 2 years ago, 2397 hours.............................$39,900 2007 Massey-Ferguson 9635 with 15-ft. razor back header, 2150 hours.................................................................................$58,900

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2015 John Deere 6175R MFWD, premium cab, 5 SCV’s, rear duals, 540/1000 PTO, 605 hours...............................................$164,750 6-2016 John Deere 6155M tractors, 350-600 hours, cab, MFWD, PowerQuad transmission with left hand reverser, 640 loader/ grapple, 5 year, 5000 hour PowerGard. These came off a large local operation and are in excellent condition...........$139,000 ea.

2013 John Deere 6150R 5500 hours, PTO, 3 speed, 540/540E/1000, tire width: mid, H380 loader, AutoQuad PLUS, ECO, deluxe cab, deluxe radio, 3 deluxe SCV’s............................................$99,000 2014 John Deere 5085M cab, MFWD, 16 forward/16 reverse with left hand reverser, 540 PTO, 3 SCV’s....................................$46,000 2015 John Deere 5075E cab, MFWD, 12 forward/12 reverse with left hand reverser, 540 PTO, 2 SCV’s, 1175 hours.................$35,500 2014 John Deere 5075E open station with canopy, MFWD, left hand reverser, 2 SCV’s, 540 PTO, John Deere H-240 loader, 1600 hours.................................................................................$31,900 2014 John Deere 5075E open station with canopy, MFWD, 540 PTO, 2 SCV’s, 1910 hours.........................................................$24,900 2013 John Deere 5075E cab, MFWD, 12 forward/12 reverse with left hand reverser, 540 PTO, 2 SCV’s, 2493 hours.................$29,900 John Deere 4455 MFWD, cab, rear duals, powershift, coming in..Call 1991 John Deere 2955, open station, 2WD, 540/1000 PTO, 13,240 hours, John Deere 148 loader, grapple............................$10,700

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1999 John Deere 945 mower conditioner, 13.5-ft. with flail conditioner.....................................................................................$8500 John Deere 7700 combine, 224 header, 3500 hours, hydraulic driven, bat reel, hydrostatic drive, air conditioner, rear spreader......$5000 2015 Newhouse C-5000 square bale feeder.........................$45,900 Dew-Eze Super Slicer round bale processor...........................$8000 2000 John Deere 566 round baler, twine only, 19,431 bales....$8900 John Deere 566 round baler, net & twine, 28,000 bales...........$8000 New Holland 1038 bale wagon.................................................$5000

TRACTORS & ATTACHMENTS

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3-2016 John Deere 569 net wrap and twine, 1000 PTO, flotation tires, hydraulic pickup, mega wide, approximately 6000 bales............... ....................................................................................$39,900 ea.

2013 John Deere 569 Premium net wrap & twine, 1000 PTO, flotation tires, MegaWide with hydraulic pickup, push bar, approximately 18,500 bales.....................................................................$35,500 2013 John Deere 569 net and twine, 1000 PTO, hydraulic pickup, MegaWide, flotation tires, 15,500 bales............................$29,500 2011 John Deere 568 net wrap & twine, 1000 PTO, flotation tires, MegaWide with hydraulic pickup, push bar, approximately 10,000 bales.................................................................................$28,900

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2015 John Deere L-340 3x4 baler, 7500 bales...................$115,000 2014 Massey Ferguson 2290 4x4 baler, 23,752 bales.......$106,000 2013 Massey Ferguson 2190 4x4 baler...............................$99,500 2009 Massey Ferguson 1841 16”x18” baler..........................$18,250

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Your Largest PJ Trailer Dealer In Montana

Equipment Connection, LLC 406-892-3915

346 Sunrise Creek Loop; on Hwy 2 West, PO Box 958 Columbia Falls, MT 59912 email: sales@equipment4u.net

Largest Inventory, Best Prices, Financing & Delivery Available

534 Business Hub Drive, Belgrade, MT 59714 email: ecbelgrade@gmail.com

406-897-3084

Small Town Company with Big Connections

Check out our Great Selection of PJ Dump Trailers!

$7750

$9500

2018 PJ 16-ft. x 83” 3 axle dump trailer (3) 7000 lb. axles, scissor hoist, bumper pull.

PJ Utility Trailers

$9300

PJ Gooseneck Trailers

2018 PJ 16-ft. x 83” landscape trailer 3500# GVW, 4-ft. expanded metal sideboards, front landscape box, rear ramp gate, spare tire.

Also available: 14-ft, single axle.......$3150

2018 PJ 34-ft. gooseneck with hydraulic tail trailer 32-ft. deck, 10-ft. hydraulic beavertail, (2) 12,000# axles.

$8250

2018 PJ 14-ft. x 83” high side dump trailer scissor hoist, tarp, (2) 7000# axles, spare tire.

Also available: Lo-Pro.....$8300 16-ft.........$9150

$15,100 $4150

2018 PJ 12-ft. x 83” dump trailer (2) 7000# axles, scissor hoist, spare, tarp.

2018 PJ 16-ft.x83” XL dump trailer scissor hoist, 15,000 lb GVW, ramps, spare tire.

Also available: 3 axle...$10,550

$8650

2018 PJ 10-ft.x78” medium duty dump trailer (2) 5200 lb. axles, tarp, spare tire

$6200

$8000 2018 PJ 14-ft. x 83” dump trailer tandem axle, 16” rubber, tarp.

Also available: 14-ft. x 83” Lo-Pro dump trailer...$8150

$13,800

$3400

2018 PJ 18-ft. channel utility trailer heavy duty rear ramp, sides, spare wheel and tire, (2) 3500 lb axles. Also available: 16-ft......$3300

20-ft......$3450

2018 PJ 30-ft. gooseneck with duals trailer (2) 12,000 lb axles, beavertail with monster ramps.

Also available: 25-ft......$11,900 30-ft. lo-pro.....$12,600 34 ft.....$12,600 36-ft......$12,800

2018 PJ 14-ft. single axle utility trailer Heavy duty rear ramp gate, (1) 7000# axle, spare tire.

$2450

$11,150

$5750

2018 PJ 5 x 10-ft. tandem axle dump trailer (2) 5200# axles, tarp.

$8500

2018 PJ 34-ft. gooseneck trailer powertail, (2) 12,000 lb axles, 2 speed jacks, fir deck.

Also available: 30-ft.....$13,800

$12,400

$3300

$7900

2018 PJ 16-ft.x10” I-Beam Deckover Dump Trailer fold-down sides, roll-over tarp, cold weather wiring, spare tire.

$4100

2018 PJ 16-ft. x 83” bumper pull dump trailer (2) 7000# axles, scissor hoist, spare, tarp.

Also available: Lo-Pro.....$8850

2018 PJ 14-ft.x96” deckover dump trailer fold-down sides, 14,000# GVW, 16” rubber. Also available: gooseneck.....$8600

PJ Deckover Trailers

PJ Car Haulers & Equipment Trailers

$7300

2018 PJ 8-ft. x 60” single axle utility dump trailer (1) 5200# axle, 15” rubber.

NEW PJ STYLE! 2018 PJ 14-ft. “Rollster” Roll-Off Dump Trailer Scissor hoist, 18,000 lb. Talon winch, (2) 7K axles.

Eliminate job dumpster fees!

In Stock: 14-ft. Bumper pull.....$8000 14-ft. Gooseneck.....$8900

$3550

2018 PJ 10-ft x 77” Utility Trailer 4-ft. fold-up gate, 22” metal sides, pipe top.

Also available: 12-ft. x 77”.....$2500

2018 PJ 16-ft.x91” gooseneck deckover dump trailer (2) 7000 lb axles, 4-ft. removable sides.

$10,300

$2250

2018 PJ 14-ft. x 83” utility trailer rear ramp, 3500# axle, ATV ramps on front.

Also available: 12-ft. x 77”.....$2100 12-ft. x 77” tandem axle....$3000 14-ft. tandem axle.....$3100

2018 PJ 16-ft. carhauler trailer (2) 5200 lb axles, rear ramps, spare tire.

Also available: 18-ft.....$3600 and 20-ft.....$3700 2018 PJ 22-ft. Deckover Tilt Trailer 22-ft. deck, 8’6” wide, (2) 7000# axles, power up/ down hoist, 16” rubber, winch plate.

Also available: 24-ft.

$6050 2018 PJ 22-ft. superwide trailer (2) 7000# axles, heavy duty drive-over fenders, 2-ft. tail, slide-in ramps, spare tire.

2018 PJ 28-ft. gooseneck tilt trailer 22-ft. tilt, 6-ft. front stationary, winch plate, (2) 7000 lb axles, spare.

Also available: 24-ft......$8900

$8900

$6300

14-ft. x 83” “Rollster” Roll-Off Dump Bins 14-ft. long x 83” wide x 48” high, 10 gauge steel, tarp kit, rear barn doors. Leave one at each job site! $3550 each

2018 PJ 20-ft. x 8” heavy duty deckover trailer with Monster ramps 4-ft. tail, 14,000# GVW.

$5700

$2200 2018 PJ 24-ft. Gooseneck Tilt (22+2) Trailer 22-ft. tilt + 2-ft. stationary, (2) 7000# axles, winch plate, spare tire.

$5050

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

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

Also available: 18-ft......$4800

$4950

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

$1850

2018 PJ 8-ft. x 60” utility trailer rear ramp, spare tire, 15” rubber.

Also available 10-ft.x60”.....$1850 10-ft.x77”....$1900

You can view our complete inventory on the web at:

www.equipment4u.biz

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

$7900

2018 PJ 22-ft (16+6) gooseneck tilt trailer (2) 7000# axles.

Also available: 3 axle.....$8800

$5400

2018 PJ 20-ft. heavy duty deckover flatbed trailer 14,000 GVW, rear ramps, spare tire.

Also available 22-ft......$5650 And 24-ft.....$5800

$4800 $7500

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

$6250

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

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

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

(2) 3500# axles, spare tire.

Trade-ins welcome • Delivery Available Best Prices

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

Also available: 16-ft......$4100

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

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

$6100 2018 PJ 20-ft. tilt trailer 16-ft. tilt, 4-ft. stationary, 14,000# GVW, radial rubber.

Also have: 16-ft. + 6-ft. stationary tilt.....$6250 Also available: 3-axle

$5000

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

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$72,500

1996 Kenworth T800 Water Truck 500 hp N14 Cummins engine, jakes, 10C transmission, new rubber, new paint, new United 4000 gallon tank system with 4 sprays, hydrant fill and drafting capability.

$7300

From the crew at Equipment Connection!!! $120,000

$61,500

2018 Cargo Mate 8.5 x 20-ft. tandem axle enclosed trailer rear ramp door, side RV door, 5200# axles, additional 1-ft. height, 80” rear door opening, spare tire, LED lights, radial tires, white.

Also available: 8 x 22-ft.....$7450 8 x 24-ft......$7850

$90,000

$5000

$5900

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

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

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$25,000

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

2006 Komatsu PC308USLC Excavator 48” bucket, hydraulic thumb, heat, air, 31” pads, good undercarriage, approximately 4000 hours, auxiliary hydraulics

$45,000

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$23,000

$4250

$6000

$10,000

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

$22,500

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

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

Also available: 7x16....$5750

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

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

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

$5400

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

OLD

$16,500

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

Also available: Barn door.....$5650

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

$4000

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

2018 Cargo Mate 6-ft.x12-ft.

Single Axle Enclosed Trailer rear ramp door, side RV door, black/champagne color

$3150

Towmotor LT40 Forklift 4000 lb. capacity, propane power, new rear tires, front tire chains, extra propane bottle.

$10,900

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

$2750 ea.

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

$4550

$5200 $30,900

www.equipment4u.biz $9950

1995 Chevrolet Kodiak C6500 Service Truck CAT 3116 engine, 5 speed transmission with 2 speed axle, 14-ft. service body, air compressor

IN STOCK!

Large Selection of Steel & Aluminum Truck Beds

Trade-ins welcome • Delivery Available • Best Prices

Now your Globe Lowboy Trailers Dealer of Montana!

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

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JLG 1930 ES Scissor Lift electric, great shape!

2018 Royal 7-ft. x 14-ft. Enclosed Trailer rear ramp door, side RV door, special order radial tires, (2) 5200 lb. axles

2010 Reitenour 48-ft. Step Deck Trailer 3-axle, air ride, tool boxes, Big Bubba series, aluminum wheels

*** END OF SEASON SALE ON ATTACHMENTS ***

$500 ea.

Erskine Skidsteer Hitch Makes moving trailers a cinch!

Easy visibility!

$6000

$2900

Erskine 7-ft. Snow Light Material Blade hydraulic angle, bolt on cutting edge Also available: 8-ft. $3450

$3500

Erskine Tree Shear cuts up to 12” trees, manual rotating head

$4750 $2750 New Erskine Earth Auger

Erskine Snow Blower Skidsteer mount, 72” wide.

$2250

$3500

New Erskine 72” Grapple Rake Erskine 8-ft. Heavy Duty 6-Way Dozer Blade

$5995

New Erskine Heavy Duty Brush Mower

$7995

New Erskine 72” Smooth Drum Vibratory Packer

Erskine 8-ft. Snow Pusher bolt on cutting edge

$850 New Pallet Forks 48” heavy duty, quick attach

$35,500 2018 Globe 30-ton tag trailer 3 axle, air-lift front axle, hydraulic rear ramps, 17.5 radial rubber, LED lights.

346 Sunrise Creek Loop Columbia Falls, MT

1-800-681-2096 or 406-892-3915

$88,500

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

$8495 New Erskine Soil Conditioner

$1195 New Erskine Bale Spear

$3450

$4650

Erskine Skidsteer Trencher - 4” bar

Equipment Connection, LLC For all pieces, log on to our website: www.equipment4u.biz

Small Town Company with Big Connections

Erskine Salt & Sand Spreader Skidsteer mount, sidewalk deflectors.

534 Business Hub Dr. Belgrade, MT 406-897-3084

email: ecbelgrade@gmail.com

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New Holland Equipment

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New Holland Swathers New Holland T9.645 Quad Tractor

IN STOCK County “Lease Returns”

New Holland Combines

2015 New Holland T7.210 165 hp, 210 hours, 18 speed full powershift, 3-pt., 540/1000 PTO’s, 42” tires, loaded with loader and grapple.....................................................CALL! 2016 New Holland T6.175 16x16 auto shift, 42” tires, 545/1000 PTO, 3-pt., loaded, 272 hours, loader and grapple....CALL!

New Holland T-9 Series Tractors

New Holland

New Holland Round Balers

Guardian Sprayer

Zerbe Bros.

406-228-4311

Glasgow, Montana

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USED COMBINES

USED TRACTORS

2015 Case IH 580 QuadTrac 1050 hours, high output hydraulics, 6 remotes, Autosteer, 36” tracks, luxury cab. #UTCA90......................................$340,000

2011 John Deere 9430 485 hp, powershift transmission, 800/70R38 duals, 78 gpm hydraulic pump, 5 hydraulic remotes, 1000 PTO, 2630 John Deere auto steer. #UTJ136..............................$195,000

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1980 Versatile 875 4WD, 20.8x38 tires, 280 hp, Cummins diesel, 4 hydraulics. #UTVR79.......$12,000

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

USED HEADERS

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

2008 New Holland CR9070 400 hp, 900/60R32 tires. #UCNH80................................................... $117,000 2014 New Holland CR8090 450 hp, duals, Auto Steer, chopper, moisture/yield, 850 separator hours........... ......................................................................Just In 2005 New Holland CR960 Class 7, deluxe cab, 17” rotors, 900/60R32, front tires, 600/28 rears, #UCNH91....... ..................................................................... $69,000

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

2008 New Holland CR9070 1610 separator hours, extended wear augers, chopper, yield/moisture, 420 hp. #UCNH92............................................. $135,000

1993 New Holland TR96 combine with twin rotor, SN 554419, 3109 engine hours, well maintained, annual service repairs, 30-ft. 971 auger head. #UCNH28..... $36,500........................................................ $25,000 2004 Gleaner R65 Cummins engine, 973 MacDon 36-ft. draper header with pickup reel and transport............ ..................................................................... $88,000

Call or stop by and see us for all your equipment needs!

Zerbe Bros.

“Setting The Standard”

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

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68 Years

2018

Glasgow, MT

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USED AIR DRILLS

New Holland P2060 60-ft., 10” spacing, 550 lb. trips, 4-1/2” steel wheels, double shoot with New Holland P1060 tow between air cart, 430 bushel, dual fan, variable rate............................................. Just In New Holland SD550 60-ft. folding drill, 12” spacing, 5.90 x15 Concord packers, double shoot, variable rate with SC430 tow between tank, 430 bushel. #UDNH29................................................$69,000

USED SELF PROPELLED SPRAYERS

CONSIGNMENTS

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

2015 Apache AS1220 Plus II 1200 gallon 100-ft. boom, AutoSteer, AutoBoom, section control, 275 hp Cummins, 46” duals, Viper 4 AutoRate, 640 hours. #USAP31.....................................$229,000 2014 Apache AS1020 215 hp Cummins, 120” fixed axle drop boxes, 3” fill, 100-ft. booms, 9-section, E Pro II Raven with AccuBoom, 650 hours, Auto Boom & Auto Steer.................................... Just In 2005 New Holland SD440 58-ft., 12” spacing, 550# trips, 51/2” rubber packers, 4350 tow between cart, double shoot. #UDNH25.........................$89,000 2004 New Holland SD440 58-ft., 12” spacing, 51/2” rubber packers, double shoot with SC430 tow between cart, dual fan, variable drive, 10” auger. #UDNH31.................................................79,000 2000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550 lb. trips, single shoot, 3450 tow between cart, variable cart, stealth bodies. #UDF246................$69,000 2003 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 9” spacing, 550 lb trips, 31/2” steel packers, single shoot with steath bodies, 3450 tow between air cart, dual fan, variable drive, 30.5x32 tires. #UDF254..........................$55,000 1999 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot, 4” VW spread, Goose shooter, 2340 tow between, variable rate drive, 5.5” rubber packers. #UDF244................................................$50,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 9” spacing, 550# trips, stealth bodies, 2320 tow between cart. #UDF237.$35,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft., 7” spacing, steel packers with 1720 tow between tank. #UDF243....................... ...............................................$25,000....$20,000

1997 John Deere 9400 4wd tractor, 3600 hours with 24 speed transmission, 710/70R38 tires, 425 hp..$85,000

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

USED WINDROWERS

New Holland 1431 disc mower, 13-ft., rubber conditioners, 2 point swivel hitch, 1000 PTO. #UWN109..................................................$9500 1999 Case IH 8312 12-ft. discbine, rubber/steel conditioner................................................ Just In Case 425 21-ft. draper header (fits Hesston 8650)... ...................................................................$9500 1983 Hesston 6550 Perkins engine, 4500 hours, 21-ft. double swath draper head with pickup reel, 14-ft auger head and crimper........................... Just In

USED ROUND BALERS

2012 New Holland BR7090 extra wide pickup, floatation tires, 1000 PTO, #UHN139.............. $24,500 2009 New Holland BR7090 wide pickup, twine and net, float tires, #UHN136........................ $24,000 1999 Hesston 856T 5x6 bales, 75” wide pickup, bale kicker. #UHHS43..................................... $11,500 2000 Hesston 856A auto cycle, wide pickup..$5500 1994 Vermeer 605K round baler, 1000 PTO. #UHVM33.................................................. $5500

USED BALE MOVERS

1994 Hesston 4655 inline square baler, 16”x18” chamber.................................................................... $9500 2015 Danuser pallet fork with top tine grabber, for skid steer.................................................................. $1900 2006 Freightliner 425 hp, Cat diesel, 13 speed transmission, Columbia series.................................... $18,000 2008 John Deere 1895 air disc drill, 10” spacing, double shoot, all run blockage, 1910 tow behind cart, 430 bushel........................................................... .$99,000

2013 New Holland SP240FXP Guardian front boom, 275 hp Cummins, 100 ft., 1200 gallon tank, deluxe cab, 985 hours, Auto Steer/Auto Boom/Accu Boom. #USNH62................................................$219,000 2012 Seed Hawk 6012 60-ft., 12” spacing, twin wing openers, 500 bushel tow behind tank, Viper monitor. #USSH06................................................ Call Concord 4412 12” spacing with 3000 tow behind tank, hydraulic drive fan. #UDCN13.................$15,000

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

USED PULL TYPE & SUSPENDED BOOM SPRAYERS

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

1991 Freightliner, 310 hp, L10 Cummins, 10 speed transmission, day cab, air ride with 28-ft. cargo trailer with 2-2000 gallon tanks, pump and inductor system........ ...................................................................... $17,000

2008 Ford F350 service pickup, 4x4, 113,000 miles, diesel, tool racks, 120 gallon fuel tank, welder & generator... ...................................................................... $18,500 1999 Contrail C20 20-ft. trailer, air brakes, pintle hitch, all new tires, heavy duty........................................ $8500 John Deere 230 28-ft. tandem disc with rock flex............ .......................................................... $4900 $4000 Friggstad 600 plow, tool bar, 44-ft. 5-section, 1 1/4” shanks w/harrow..........................................................Just In

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

2660 & 2665 Bale Processors

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Seed Department fines 2 for brown-bagging seed

By NDSU Extension Service The North Dakota State Seed Department has fined two Yearling Polled & Horned Hereford Bulls Minto farmers a total of $12,500 for an illegal farmer-toPerformance Tested farmer transfer of a protected wheat variety.

A farmer-to-farmer exchange of Linkert, a Plant Variety Select Now - We Will Deliver in Spring Protected (PVP) spring wheat variety released by the University of Minnesota, precipitated the enforcement action

by North Dakota’s seed regulatory agency.

Bozeman, MT Linkert, licensed to the Minnesota Crop Improvement Chuck 406-580-8255 shr@storeyherefordranch.com Association, is protected under PVP Title V of the Federal Seed Act, which requires the seed to be sold as a class of certified seed.

PVP law allows a farmer to replant a protected variety on his/her farm but prohibits transfer to another farmer, a practice commonly referred to as “brown-bagging.”

Teri & Mark Horinek of Hingham, Montana — Home: (406) 397-3332; Cell: (406) 390-4028 The seed was purchased legally by one of the producers, March 25, 2018 ~ Havre Bigger Better Barn but commercial grain was transferred to the second grower across from Holiday Village Mall for planting purposes without approval of the variety owner, 11:00 am - Preview 12:00 pm - FREE Lunch 1:00 pm - Sale violating numerous state and federal seed laws.

“Variety protection laws are in place to protect the interests Selling of variety owners, who invest millions of dollars in varietal 80 to 90 development,” says Ken Bertsch, North Dakota’s state seed commissioner.

Show Pigs The illegal seed transfer totaled 737 bushels, and was Look us up on FaceBook! discovered during a routine seed regulatory audit by State ¶ Yorkshire ¶ Duroc Seed Department regulatory officials. ¶ Berkshire ¶ Exotic ¶ Hampshire The North Dakota State Seed Department is designated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service-Seed Regulatory and Testing Division as the state’s authority for seed certification and seed regulatory activities.

The seller of the noncertified grain paid $8,000 in fines, while the receiver paid $4,500 in penalties.

Bertsch adds, “The takeaway message is that grain exchanged between farmers, and used for planting purposes with the intent of circumventing variety protection laws, comes with great risk.

“This case should also give notice to the industry that the Seed Department takes its responsibility to provide for consumer protection, to enforce PVP and to advocate for variety owners very seriously,” he notes.

North Dakota seed laws allow the State Seed Department to levy fines up to $10,000 per violation. The authority to enforce PVP laws only extends to those public and private company varieties that are protected under Plant Variety Protection (PVP) or Plant Variety WATCH FOR UPCOMING SPECIALS Protection Title V. Higher-limit fines generally are issued only in cases involving violation of Plant Our Weatherized Mineral Variety Protection. ViolaResists Caking & Won’t Blow Away tions of labeling laws are more commonly assessed Complete & Balanced Nutrition with True Chelates fines in the range of $500 to $1,000.

Costs Only Pennies per Head per Day The case has been turned over to the variety owner for further legal action, includBLOCKS AND TUBS AVAILABLE! ing recovery of royalties lost in the illegal exchange.

Any questions regarding variety protection, seed labeling or seed laws can be CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER kaydeefeed.com • 844-9KAYDEE directed to the North Dakota State Seed Department at 701-231-5400, or visit http://www.nd.gov/seed/.

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Abilene Machine Inc, Abilene KS ..........A2 Action Toys, Billings .............................A30 Affordable Construction Equipment, Billings & Bozeman........................................C43 Ag Trucks & Equipment, Great Falls .......... .................................................C24, C25 Ag West Distributing Co., Great Falls ....B5 Ag Wise, Kremlin .................................C40 Bad Land Truck Sales, Glendive ............C7 Bass Auction Co. Inc., Lewistown ........B20 Bell Motor Co., Cut Bank .....................A36 Belles Pulses USA, Hingham ..............C12 Ben Taylor, Valier & Shelby ....................C5 Big Equipment Co., Havre ...................C19 Big Sky Equipment, Conrad ...........C8, C9 Big Sky Sawmill & Wood Products, Vaughn ..............................................C46 Big Sky Wholesale Seeds, Shelby ............. ...........................................A33, C2, C33 Billings Farm & Ranch Supply, Billings ...... ................................................. A21, B16 Bouma Post Yards, Choteau ................C22 Bouma Truck Sales, Choteau, Great Falls . ................................................... INSERT BTI Feeds, Cut Bank .............................C5 Buckley Auction ...................................C46 Bull Mountain Fencing, Yoder, Dan, Roundup ......................................................B16 Cascade Machine & Supply, Great Falls...C14 Chic Harbine Sales, Missoula................C3 Circle Ag Show, Circle .........................A16 Circle G Salvage, Walhalla, ND ...........C42 Circle S Seeds, of Montana, Three Forks .. ..........................................................A30 Clearview Seed, Denton ......................C27 Corder & Associates, Fort Benton .......B14 Courtesy Ford, Conrad ........................B23 Cox Ranch Equipment, Winston ............B2 Crazy Mountain Fabrication, Travis Klein, Big Timber ...............................................B12 Crystalyx................................................A6 Cut Bank Tire, Cut Bank ......................C30 David J Heine & Associates, Kalispell .C34 DBL Sales & Service, Dave & Brock Linker, Coffee Creek .....................................A15 Dick Irvin Trucking, Shelby ...................A28 Dietz Auto & Truck Salvage, Billings ....A34 Direct Ag Network, LLC Dan Thome, Billings....................................................C31

Index

Doane Western of Montana, BozemanC10 Dooley’s Diabolical Diesel, Great Falls ..A4 Equipment Connection, Columbia Falls..... ................................................. A44, A45 Exchange Services, Inc, Whitefish ......C44 Farm Equipment Sales, Glasgow, Plentywood, Culbertson, Circle ......................... .............................. B7, B8, B9, B10, B11 First State Bank, Shelby ........................B3 Fisher Truck & Equipment, Scobey ......C15 Flaman Sales & Rental, Power ... A25, C23 Fort Benton Realty, Fort Benton ..........C12 Fraser’s Oil Inc., Inverness ..................B28 Frieling’s Agricultural Equipment, Great Falls ....................................A31, C1, C41 Frontline Ag Solutions Dillon, Dillon.....A43 Frontline Ag Solutions, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Dillon, Lewistown, Havre, Chester, Great Falls, Belgrade, Livingston ...... ................................ A37, A38, A39, C23 Fuson Excavation & Trucking, Conrad ...B4 G&M Bins, LLC, Mark McInerney, Fairfield ..........................................................C30 Gerber’s, Great Falls............................A22 Golden Harvest Seeds, Big Sandy ......C14 Grandberg Autobody Repair, Havre ....C40 Greyn Fertilizer, Choteau, Dutton, Valier ... ..........................................................A41 Havre Ford, Havre ...............................A21 Hedman, Inc, Brett Hedman, Grass Range ............................................................A5 Helfert’s Helena Farm Supply, East Helena ............................................................C6 Henke Enterprises, SprayFlex & Big Dog Mowers, Chester ..............................C26 Hensley Hay & Grain, Toston ...............A40 Heritage Timber, Bonner......................C11 Highline Communications, Cut Bank ...B20 Hoven Equipment Co., Great Falls ............ .........................................B17, B18, B19 Huggy Bear’s Consignment, Cut Bank B15 Iron Horse Express, Coffee Creek .........C4 J Bar T Bins & Steel Buildings, Jeremiah Johnson & Thad, Chester..................C44 Jamieson Motors, Inc., Chinook . B26, C10 Jim Nielsen Trucks & Parts, Butte ..........A2

JW Feeds, John Wolery, Chester...........B1 KayDee Feeds .....................................A48 Keith Kessel Construction, Chinook ....C32 Krogmann Mfg. ....................................B26 Lewistown Honda, Lewistown..............B24 M & W Machine, Three Forks ..............B22 MAGIE, Great Falls ....................... A11, C2 Maxwell Lumber, Lewistown ................B14 MDS Construction Supply, Great Falls...C36 Meridian Seeds, Casselton ND ...........C44 Midland Implement , Billings ..................B4 Mohrlang Fabrications, Brush CO .......C31 Montana Assoc. of Conservation Districts . ..........................................................A12 Montana Holster & Shoulder Rig, Norm Schertenlieb ......................................B29 Montana Livestock Ag Credit, Helena...A22 Montana Metal Fabrications, Great Falls ... ..........................................................B22 Montana Post Driver, Gold Creek ........A12 Montana Shed Center, Great Falls ........B3 Montana Valley Irrigation, Great Falls ..A26 Montana’s Next Generation Conference, Shelby ................................................A3 Motor Power, Great Falls .....................C42 Mountain Equipment, Belgrade ...........C11 Mountain View Metal Works, Wilsall ....C17 MT Tractors, Matt Pendergast, Stevensville ..........................................................A29 Musselshell Valley Equipment, Roundup ... .................................................C47, C48 New Holland of Belgrade, Belgrade .....B27 New Homes of the Future, Billings ......A14 Nor th Star Equipment, John Myers, Simms ...............................................B31 Northern Chrysler, Cut Bank ...............A13 Northern Ford, Cut Bank .....................A13 Northern Hydraulics, Great Falls .........C30 Northern Prairie Auto Sales, Wolf Point..C45 Northwest Plastics, Libby ....................A10 Precision Truck & Trailer, Havre ...........A34 Price Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula..A40 Pure Bliss Cycle Sales, Conrad ...........C28 R & L Seed & Machine LLC, Geyser .....B2 RDO Equipment, Kalispell, Missoula, Ronan................................................C34

Reddig Equipment & Repair, Kalispell .B29 Rockwell Scales, Simms......................A32 Roger Rader, Inc, Sun River ................C18 Rydelle Enterprises, Marion Jones, Drummond ...................................................C4 Severinsen Irrigation, Fairfield ...............A4 Shop Specialties, Ronan ............ A42, C22 Shortline Ag, Scobey ...........................C33 Skierka Livestock Trucking, Pompeys Pillar ..........................................................B23 So-Lo Air, Valier ...................................B13 Sod Buster Sales, Polson ........... A26, C38 Specialty Tool & Attachment, Cody WYC22 Steel Etc, Great Falls ..........................C35 Stock Drive Trailer Sales, Dillon ...........A24 Stokes Fencing, Conrad ......................B25 Stricks Ag, Chester ..............................C15 Sullivan Brothers Construction, ConradC17 Super SmartRooms/Superform ICF, Jerry Gangstad, Avon.......................... A3, A33 Swains Spring Service, Great Falls .....C15 T & T Farm Supply, LLC, Chester ........C13 Taylor Farm Store, Shelby .....................C5 That Guys Fab Shop, Havre ................C26 The Gear House, Helena.....................C28 Three Forks Lumber & Ready Mix, Three Forks .................................................C45 Tiber Tractor Co., Chester ....................B25 Tilleman Equipment Company, Havre ....... .................................................C28, C29 Tom’s Shop, Grassrange......................B14 Treasure State Seed, Fairfield ...............C7 Trendline Vermeer Sales, Baker ............B2 Tri County Implement, Sidney ..............B21 Triangle Ag Service, Fort Benton .........C18 Triple T Sales, Chinook ................. A3, A37 TT&E Inc, Victor...................................C16 Van Motors, Conrad .............................B32 VW Mfg, Loren Hawks, Chester ..........A17 Wesco Trailer Sales, Conrad................A42 Western Montana New Holland, Missoula . ............................................................C3 Wichman Ag Supply LLC, Hilger ...........B2 Wild Horse Seed, Havre ......................C32 World Equipment, Idaho Falls, ID ........C39 Yellowstone Tractor Co., BelgradeB13, B22 Zerbe Bros., Glasgow ................. A46, A47 Zomer Truck, Conrad ..................C20, C21

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Getting “DEEP” into diabetes

Trader’s Dispatch, January 2018 — Page B3

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

Phone (406) 271-5533.

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what types of glucose monitors and test strips are covered.

You physician will set up a monitoring plan based on your type of diabetes, age and overall health. Regular monitoring is critical for diabetes care.

Monitor blood pressure. Check your blood pressure several times per day. Your local pharmacy will have blood pressure cuffs to purchase. You can go to a local pharmacy, clinic, county health department or hospital for a free blood pressure check.

Monitor blood cholesterol. Cholesterol monitors can be purchased online and are similar to a blood sugar monitor.

Cholesterol may be checked at a local health fair or by your primary care physician.

Early diagnosis and regular monitoring are critical for people with diabetes. Benefits may reduce risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack or stroke and, if diagnosed early lower overall health care costs. This adds up to a DEEPer quality of life. For more information about MSU Extension’s DEEP classes, please contact Lisa Terry at lterry@montana. edu or 406-322-8035, or your local Extension office.

Does the thought of borrowing money “chill” you?

Warm up with an operating loan from our “red hot” ag officers.

Dumbest Laws

New York: Sales tax for sliced bagels If you order a sliced bagel in New York City, fuhgeddabout a square deal: “altered” bagels (sliced, toasted, or served with cream cheese, etc.) carry an eight cent sales tax. Uncut bagels are typically tax exempt.

North Carolina: Be careful with your doggie bag Be careful what you put in your doggy bag: In North Carolina it is a felony to steal more than $1,000 worth of grease, and a misdemeanor to steal under $1,000-worth. Grease theft, it turns out, was a huge problem in NC before this 2012 law passed, with midnight grease-bandits persistently preventing Biodiesel companies from purchasing restaurants’ excess oil to convert into fuel.

Get the drift?

Local ownership – ­ Local Decisions

Trader’s Dispatch, January 2018 — Page B4

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

IRRIGATED ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE Very good quality 3x4x8 square bales 1st & 2nd cutting Can deliver Call (406) 590-4040 or 808-1022, Fairfield, MT

FUEL TANKS FOR SALE

(2) 11,000 gallon and (1) 6000 gallon tanks, under 15 years old. Tanks have pumps...............................$0.30/gallon Call 406-930-1725, Big Timber, Montana

FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

• 1975 John Deere 7520 tractor with 8000 hours.

• 1975 John Deere 7700 diesel combine, 3520 hours.

• 1962 Ford F700 truck, V8 engine, box and hoist.

• 1962 GMC 4000 truck, V6 engine, box and hoist.

Call Jerry at (406) 724-3387 Richland, MT

Reproductive performance in commercial beef herds is remarkable

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service Data from the Cow Herd Appraisal Perand 2010, 90.9 in 2011 and 90.5 in 2012. formance Software (CHAPS), through the More recently, the benchmark percentage North Dakota State University (NDSU) was 90.7 in 2013, and 90.4 in 2014 and Extension Service and North Dakota Beef 2015, with 90.5 in 2016. The 2017 weaning Cattle Improvement Association (NDBpercentage benchmark is 91.

CIA), illustrate that beef cattle reproduction As noted, the ability for an individual is quite successful. cow to maintain excellent reproductive perProducers may experience occasional formance and raise a calf has been constant. issues, but as a whole, Another way to today’s cattle reproevaluate herd reproduce very well, which ductive performance is indicated by the is to review the calvCHAPS data collecing distribution within tion and analysis. Rethe herd. The annual production is meadistribution of calving sured by looking at dates within a calvthe absolute values of ing season is equally a cow attaining a sucimpressive during the cessful pregnancy and past year for those subsequent outcome, herds involved with as well as the distriCHAPS. bution of when a cow In a historical view calves.

(10-plus years ago), Current reproducthe benchmark calvtive benchmarks are ing distribution for the 93.8 for pregnancy percentage of cows percentage, 93.3 for calving within 21 days calving percentage and 42 days was 60 and 91 for weaning and 85 for 2003, 61 percentage. The calving distribution benchand 86 for 2004, 62 and 86 for 2005, and mark for cows and heifers shows 63 percent 64 and 88 for 2006 and 2007. calved within the first 21 days, 87 percent In 2008, the calving distribution benchcalved within 42 days and 96 percent calved mark percentage was 64 and 89, followed by 63 days. by 64 and 88 in 2009 and 2010, with 63 Cattle producers, as a whole, should be and 88 in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. More pleased with their reproductive rates. In recently, the benchmark was 62 and 87 in fact, given the nature of reproduction, op2015 and 63 and 87 in 2016. The 2017 portunities to improve for many producers benchmark is 63 percent calving in the first are limited. That being said, the very pur21 days and 87 percent calving within the pose of benchmarking is to allow individual first 42 days. Wow! producers to assess their own operation and Despite good years and not-so-good judge for themselves as to their success. If years, the cow herd continues to reproduce. the operation is below the benchmark, then What does one say? Variables will change the opportunity for more input is there. the reproductive rate in the small sense, but The NDBCIA uses the CHAPS program cows appear to have a very strong urge to to calculate five-year rolling benchmark reproduce. values for average herd reproductive perforThe management practices will vary, mance. A closer look at the average actual as will the needed nutritional and health pregnancy percentage benchmark shows not inputs among herds, but the bottom line is much has changed. Historically (10-plus cattle reproduction is stable. The tools that years ago), the benchmark percentage was modern-day cattle producers have available 93.4 for 2003, 93.5 for 2004, 93.4 for 2005, to them are extensive, and the implementa93.4 for 2006 and 93.7 for 2007. tion of herd-appropriate management, along In 2008, the benchmark percentage was with input from health, nutrition, reproduc93.5, and it was 93.7 in 2009, 93.8 in 2010, tion and genetic professionals, has allowed 93.7 in 2011 and 93.5 in 2012. More refor the evolution of a very efficient beef cently, the benchmark percentage was 93.6 cow-calf industry. in 2013, 93.5 in 2014, 93.5 in 2015 and 93.7 The offspring of these herds are sold anin 2016. The 2017 benchmark for pregnancy nually and drive the cattle industry. But, as percentage is 93.8. with any business, astute producers always The calving percentage benchmark was are aware that driving the ship means a 92.8 for 2003, 2004 and 2005, 92.7 for 2006 watchful eye. and 93 for 2007. In 2008, the benchmark Change will happen, whether desired or percentage was 92.8, and it was 93.1 in not, but the cow herd seems to weather those 2009, 2010 and 2011, and 92.8 in 2012. impacts well. The challenge for producers More recently, the benchmark percentage is to keep up with the herd records and be was 93 in 2013, and 92.9 in 2014 and 2015, informed, with less worry and less stress. with 93 in 2016. The 2017 benchmark for May you find all your ear tags. calving percentage is 93.3.

For more information, contact your local A successful reproductive year is comNDSU Extension Service agent (https:// pleted by weaning a calf. The benchmark www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension/directory) or for weaning percentage was 90.3 for 2003, Ringwall at the Dickinson Research Exten90.2 for 2004, and 90.3 for 2005 and 2006, sion Center, 1041 State Ave., Dickinson, ND with 90.9 for 2007. In 2008, the benchmark 58601; 701-456-1103; or kris.ringwall@ percentage was 90.8, and it was 91.1 in 2009 ndsu.edu. ##### Most of the stuff people worry about ain’t never gonna happen anyway. ##### Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back, you’ll enjoy it a second time.

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Budgeting tool developed to encourage more organic grain production

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Successful farming requires careful planning and production conditions from the Dakotas to operation are included in the explanation sheet as and the right tools. A new crop budgeting tool Montana. well as within the workbook itself. Details to enter developed by the U.S. Organic Grain Collabora“The success of organic food companies is on the templates include input options and costs, tion enables organic farmers – and those producers predicated on the success of organic farmers. crop insurance, equipment costs, land costs, as interested in transitioning to organic – to zero in Funding the development of tools that improve a well as yield and price, and cash flow tabs. on their specific operations and provides a new farmer’s chance of succeeding is a responsibility The Organic Trade Association’s Grain, Pulse resource to help improve their current organic that we all share,” said Matt Dillon, chairman of and Oilseed Council formed near the end of operation or to make the choice to go organic.

Organic Trade Association’s Grain, Pulse and 2015 at the request of trade association members The U.S. Organic Grain Collaboration, a spe- Oilseed Council and head of Agricultural Policy involved in an ongoing collaborative effort to cial project of the Organic Trade Association’s and Programs at Clif Bar & Company. identify barriers to the growth of organic grain Grain, Pulse and Oilseed Council, has developed Although developed specifically for organic supplies, and to develop recommendations and crop budgeting templates to help farmers in North farmers in North and South Dakota and in Monactions that companies, farmers, and advocacy Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana plan future tana, the calculating tools provide the flexibility groups can take to overcome those barriers. organic crop production and understand the eco- to choose from a suite of typical organic transition The council provides the foundation of the U.S. nomic impacts of their agronomic practices. and organic cropping rotations, allowing fine- Organic Grain Collaboration effort, which created Coordinated by contract partner Sustainable tuning of field operations and enabling the user a three-year plan focusing its activities in two Food Lab, the project has helped design templates to adjust expected future crop prices. pilot regions--Aroostook County, Maine, and the presenting conventional, transition-to-organic “Accurate enterprise budgets help farmers Northern Great Plains. Activities include commisand organic scenarios side by side to aid conven- make informed decisions when looking to transisioning analyses of the grain supply chains in each tional producers in evaluating the financial merit tion acres to organic production or improve upon of these regions to give companies an accurate of switching to organic. The primary differences their existing operation. These informed decisions picture of the landscape in each area. The group between these scenarios are field operations, like can help farmers position themselves for suchosts opportunity days in each region bringing the cost of weed control, higher costs for applied cess early in the process of organic transition,” together farmers and other industry stakeholders inputs and organic and transitional crop prices. explained Eric DeBlieck, Crop Specialist with to identify and solve problems limiting the growth “Having a detailed budget can help avoid Grain Millers Inc. based in Minnesota. of organic grain acreage and supports regional costly mistakes for established and transitioning The calculator tools are available for download field days and workshops for farmers to improve organic producers, while also providing a tangible on the Organic Trade Association’s website and on on-farm productivity and post-harvest handling. resource to use for other goals such as securing partner university websites. Instructions for using The group hopes to highlight its work at regional financing,” said Nate Lewis, Farm Policy Directhe budget templates and tailoring them to a farm conferences throughout the year. tor for the Organic Trade Association. “Budgets come in many forms, yet the most common is a spreadsheet that helps estimate costs and 406-453-0010 revenue, plan cash flow, and Montana Toll Free allocate resources such as 1-800-452-0010 labor or capital. These new 4212 North Star Blvd. #4 Distributing Company Great Falls, Montana crop budgeting templates are in spreadsheet form and are a great new tool that N See us at MAGIE famers have sorely needed.”

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Beef growth performance continues to be stable

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service Beef cattle performance growth trends, as size and has been quite consistent as well. His- systems combined with more flexibility in the torically (10-plus years ago), the benchmark was marketing of the offspring. calculated through the Cow Herd Appraisal of Historically, breeding systems were intended 5.4 for 2003, 2004 and 2005, and 5.5 for 2006 Performance Software (CHAPS), are very stable.

The North Dakota State University (NDSU) and 2007. The benchmark for 2008 increased to to allow producers to maintain the most efficient maternal cow at home, purchase good terminalExtension Service and North Dakota Beef Cattle 5.8 and remained at 5.8 for 2009, 2010 and 2011.

In 2012 and 2013, the annual frame score type sires and produce a terminal offspring that Improvement Association (NDBCIA) collect and analyze the CHAPS data to produce meaningful benchmark declined to 5.7. It declined to 5.5 in was intended for the feed yard. At some point, another breeding system would be utilized to annual benchmarks. The current growth bench- 2014 and to 5.4 in 2015, and further declined to mark for actual weaning weight is 554 pounds 5.2 in 2016. The 2017 frame score benchmark is produce the replacement maternal cow; thus, the best of both worlds. still at 5.2. at 192 days of age, with an average daily gain of Cattle breeding systems with additional marPerhaps the commercial beef cattle business 2.5 pounds. These calves are a 5.2 frame score.

The NDBCIA uses the CHAPS program to could be called mature, at least for growth on the keting options may well be the better answer.

Producers need to implement terminal and matercalculate five-year rolling benchmark values for cow-calf side of the business. nal breeding systems with additional marketing A producer needs to decide what level of average herd performance, which have been quite consistent. Let’s look closer at the average actual performance is expected and how much one is flexibility.

May you find all your ear tags. willing to expend to get that performance. Perweaning weight benchmark.

For more information, contact your local Historically (10-plus years ago), the benchmark formance is really herd output, a function of age and growth. The benchmarks provide a tool for NDSU Extension Service agent (https://www. was 558 pounds for 2003, 556 pounds for 2004, herd evaluation, a review of growth annual trends ag.ndsu.edu/extension/directory) or Ringwall at 558 pounds for 2005, 562 pounds for 2006 and 561 pounds for 2007. In 2008, the benchmark and a number on which to base future goals for the Dickinson Research Extension Center, 1041 State Ave., Dickinson, ND 58601; 701-456-1103; was 560 pounds, and it was 567 pounds in 2009, the operation.

Interestingly, producers continue to market or kris.ringwall@ndsu.edu.

565 pounds in 2010, 563 pounds in 2011 and 563 pounds in 2012. More recently, the benchmark cattle with considerable growth potential, based on current trends for expected progeny was 558 pounds in 2013, 556 pounds in 2014, 555 pounds in 2015 and 553 pounds in 2016. The difference (EPDs) within available herd sires offered for sale. But they’re actually selling 2017 benchmark is 554 pounds.

Not much has changed in commercial beef calves at historical weights, thus allowing production in terms of fall weaning weights. The the feeding industry to capture the additional benchmark for age at weaning has fluctuated a growth potential bred into the cattle.

Historical marketing brings comfort to eslittle. Historically (10-plus years ago), the benchmark was 196 days of age for 2003, 194 days of tablished cow-calf programs, but - yes, there is age for 2004, 192 days of age for 2005, 191 days a “but.” Historical marketing programs apparently do not allow for expression and payback of age for 2006 and 189 days of age for 2007.

The weaning age benchmark remained at 189 for the growth potential that is hidden within days for 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011, and increased the phenotypes of the calves brought for sale.

Ironically, the heifer mates to these cattle to 190 days of age for 2012 and 2013, 192 days of age for 2014 and 2015, and 193 days of age for are retained at the home place. The heifers 2016. The 2017 benchmark is back at 192 days grow into cows and their mature weight naturally would be similar only to the steers that of age at weaning.

This translates into fairly consistent average were sent to the feedlot.

They have gotten bigger. So producers face daily gain (ADG) benchmarks, starting at 2.3 pounds per day in 2003 and 2.4 pounds per day some challenges: growth genetics that are not in 2004. Remarkably, the ADG benchmark has being captured as the progeny are marketed and subsequent larger mother cows that cost been 2.5 pounds per day from 2005 through 2017. more to keep. The real answer to the manInteresting. agement of growth genetics needs to return The frame score benchmark, although not a to where it started, which is sound breeding growth number, is indicative of the calf’s frame

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

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2014 John Deere S680 13.5L tier 4 diesel engine, 473 hp, 3 speed Pro-Drive transmission, Greenstar 3 touch screen color display, AutoTrac ready, premium cab, heavy duty hi-torque laterial tilt fixed speed feeder house, extended wear thick skin Tri-Star rotor, 22.5” unloading auger, straw chopper with powercast tail board, 900/60R32 dual drive tires with 16” spacers, 28L26 steering tires, HID lights, engine hours 1555, separator hours 1025. #21973. (1). WAS $302,000............... ..................NOW $269,000 CNT/FOB (R) 2012 John Deere S680 Class 8, 473 hp, Pro-Drive transmission with Harvest Smart technology, premium cab & radio, HID lights, AutoTrac ready with Harvest monitor, GS32630 mounted on arm rest, heavy duty hi-torque fixed speed laterial tilt feederhouse, extended wear, thick skin Tri-Star rotor with extended wear concave bars, 26-ft. hi-speed unloading auger, wide spread fine cut straw chopper, 650/85R38 dual drive wheels, 750/65R26 steering tires, engine hours 1099, threshing hours 780. #21661. (4). WAS $279,500....... ..................NOW $229,000 CNT/FOB 2011 John Deere 9870STS premium cab, general purpose chaffer, heavy duty final drive, 800/65R32, 110 volt coolant heater, Gold Key Experience, concave cover plate set, Goodyear tires. #22142. (4). WAS $172,000...... ..................NOW $103,000 CNT/FOB 2011 John Deere 9870STS 13.5L engine, 440 engine hp, premium cab, ProDrive transmission, 300 bushel grain tank with Mauer extension, high speed 26-ft. unload auger, 20.8x42 dual drive tires, 28LR26 rear tires, small wire & round bar concaves, Touchset combine adjustments, Hi-Torq fixed speed Contour Master feederhouse with heavy duty lift cylinders, straw chopper with Powercast tailboard, Greenstar auto trac less display, 2815 engine hours, 2045 separator hours. #22784. (1). WAS $137,000............... .NOW $83,000 CNT/FOB Dearlership 2011 John Deere 9870STS 13.5L 440 hp engine, premium cab, Pro-Drive transmission, Hi-Torq fixed speed Contour Master feederhouse, hicapacity lift cylinder, small wire & round bar concaves, 650/85R38 drive tires, 600/65R28 steering tires, straw chopper with Powercast tailboard, Greenstar auto trac less display, 3140 engine hours, 2255 separator hours. #22785. (1). WAS $137,000............... ....................NOW $83,000 CNT/FOB 2011 John Deere 9870STS 13.5L 440 hp engine, Pro-Drive transmission, premier cab, small grain concave, Hi-Torq fixed small Contour Master feederhouse, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, heavy duty straw chopper with Powercast spreader, heavy duty final drive, 650/85R38 drive tires, 600/65R28 steering tires, Greenstar auto trac less display, 2936 engine hours, 2140 separator hours. #22786.

(1). WAS $137,000............................. ....................NOW $83,000 CNT/FOB 2009 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, Contour-Master feederhouse with reverser 3.15 lift cylinders, Premium header package, high capacity 26-ft. unloading auger, 2-speed straw chopper, Firestone 800/65R32 drive tires with 4” axle extension, 600/65R26 steering tires, concave cover plates.

1940 threshing hours and 2686 engine hours. #22725. (1). WAS $122,500.... .......... NOW $77,000 As-Is CNT/FOB

2008 John Deere 9670STS deluxe cab, header height sensing, fore & aft reel control, Greenstar monitor, 20.8R38 dual drive tires, 18.4x26 steering tires, level land fixed speed feederhouse, heavy duty header lift cylinders, 21’5” high speed unload auger, straw chopper with chaff spreader. #22038. (3).

WAS $155,000................................... ....................NOW $99,000 CNT/FOB 2004 John Deere 9760STS chopper, yield monitor, lateral tilt feederhouse, Contour Master, heavy duty variable speed feeder house, header height & reel resume float, Greenstar less mapping with display, Touchset concave adjust, 22.5 high speed unloading auger, straw chopper with chaff spreader, 800/65R32 R1 drive tires, 17.4x26 R1 steering tires, service lights. 2245 engine hours, 1600 separator hours. #21911. (4). WAS $99,000................. ....................NOW $66,000 CNT/FOB

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1990 John Deere 9600 2WD, singles, chopper, 20-ft. unloading auger, consignment. #21641. (2). ...........$25,900

FLEX HEADERS

(R) 2015 John Deere 645FD 45-ft. flex draper header, dual knife drive, poly tine pickup reel, crop convey auger, AWS air reel. #21381. (1). WAS $102,500......... .................... NOW $89,000 CNT/FOB 2013 John Deere 640FD header height sensor, cut height skidshoe, reel flipover bundle, top auger. #22255. (1).

WAS $57,500....................................... .................... NOW $49,500 CNT/FOB (R) 2006 John Deere 635F 35-ft., pickup reel, composite fingers, high stone dam. #13897. WAS 16,000........................... .................... NOW $12,500 CNT/FOB (R) 2004 John Deere 635F auger composite fingers, header height sensing & Contour sensor. #13879. (3)... WAS $17,500....... NOW $13,000 CNT/FOB 2001 John Deere 930F 30-ft. header, auger with full width fingers, header height sensings leveland, splined backshaft/ universal, Dial-A-Speed reel control, fore and aft reel control, poly skid plates. #22748. (2). WAS $12,500................... ....................... NOW $7500 CNT/FOB

(R) 2014 MacDon FD75 45-ft., slow speed transport, upper cross auger. #21974.

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

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2014 John Deere 640D 40-ft., pickup reel, slow speed transport kit. #21363. (2).

WAS $64,500.NOW $45,500 CNT/FOB (R) 2014 John Deere 640D 40-ft., transportation kit. #22256. (1). WAS $56,000... .................... NOW $44,000 CNT/FOB 2013 John Deere 640D 40-ft., poly tine pickup reel. #22347 (2) WAS $55,000.. .................... NOW $41,000 CNT/FOB 2012 John Deere 640D 40-ft., 4 poly tine pickup reel, slow speed road transport with lights. #21330. (3). WAS $48,750. .................... NOW $35,000 CNT/FOB (R) 2011 John Deere 640D 40-ft., pickup reel, road transport kit with lights. #14028. (4). Was $45,500.................... .................... NOW $33,000 CNT/FOB (R) 2011 John Deere 640D draper header with poly tine pickup reel, road transportation kit, full width skid shoes. #14150.

(3). WAS $44,500................................. .................... NOW $34,500 CNT/FOB (R) 2014 John Deere 635D 35-ft., finger pickup reel, transportation kit. #14137.

(3). WAS $64,500................................. .................... NOW $36,000 CNT/FOB (R) 2013 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit. #14042. (1).

WAS $56,500.NOW $33,000 CNT/FOB 2013 John Deere 635D 35-ft., poly tine pickup reel. #22164. (1). WAS $45,000....... NOW $33,000 CNT/FOB (R) 2012 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel, transportation package. #14075.

(1). WAS $56,000................................. .................... NOW $32,000 CNT/FOB 2010 John Deere 635D 35-ft., poly tine pickup reel, road transport with lights, cutterbar with full width skid shoes. #22006. (4). WAS $41,000................... .................... NOW $25,000 CNT/FOB 2010 John Deere 635D 35-ft. #22007. (4).

WAS $37,500.NOW $25,000 CNT/FOB 2007 John Deere 936D 36-ft., poly tine pickup reel, road transport with lights, cutterbar skid shoes, multi connection point hookup. #22163. (1). WAS $25,500....... NOW $19,000 CNT/FOB 2006 John Deere 936D 36-ft., poly, pea auger, single point hookup, 2 new canvases. #22024. (2). WAS $29,500.. .................... NOW $18,500 CNT/FOB (R) 2004 John Deere 936D 36-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit. #13891. (4).

WAS $24,500.NOW $18,000 CNT/FOB (R) 2000 John Deere 936D 36-ft., finger reel, gauge wheels, road transport. #21784. (4). WAS $25,000................... .................... NOW $17,000 CNT/FOB

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

New 2016 Headhunter 48-ft. classic DA/ DB green header trailer #21818. (1).

WAS $12,750....................................... .................... NOW $10,000 CNT/FOB

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

NOW $6950 ea. CNT/FOB Dealership

4- “New” Unverferth Fieldrunner HT36 36-ft., 4-wheel header trailer, 8500 lbs. rated capacity, includes: 2, 4-way adjustable universal header brackets.

WAS $8250 ea..................................... .NOW $5995 ea. CNT/FOB Dealership

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

PICKUP HEADERS

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

(1). WAS $27,500................................. .................... NOW $20,500 CNT/FOB

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NEW HIGHLINE BM1400 Double row round bale mover, dual 6”x6” load arms with 1/4 turn bale forks, 100 hp minimum, 2 hydraulics required, carries (14) 5-ft. bales, 8-11L-15 12 ply tires, 371 bed length, 8”x3” frame rails. #21912.

(3). WAS $34,500............................ ............... NOW $29,950 CNT/FOB

NEW HIGHLINE XL78 Rockpicker, clearance lights, large 8” bogie wheels follow special track that guides the reel parallel to the ground causing a sweeping action which rolls the stones onto the apron. 84” standard dumping height! #11213. (1) WAS $32,800............... ............... NOW $26,500 CNT/FOB

406-228-2496 Glasgow, MT (R) 2012 John Deere 612C 12 row, 30” spacing, oppesed knife stalk, AutoTrac rowsense sensors, “new” updated header frame installed. #14080. (2).

WAS $57,000.NOW $39,000 CNT/FOB 2007 John Deere 1293 12 row, 30” spacing, knife row units, Contour Master backshaft and harness, stubble lights, outer gather extensions. #22371. (4).

WAS $33,500.NOW $23,000 CNT/FOB

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

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

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

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

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

TILLAGE 1983 John Deere 8850 2600 hours on Cummins 450 hp, Kinze rebuild, 20.8R38 triples, EZ Steer auto steer.

Consignment. #22393. (1)...... $59,000 1982 John Deere 8850 370 hp, 24.5R32 duals, QuadRange transmission,4 SCV, 3-pt., 9250 hours. Consignment. #22747. (1)............................... $22,000

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

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

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

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

“NEW” Delta S3 24-ft. harrow cart, 5/8”x5” two-way flexible tines. #21836. (1)....... ................................................... $9950

GRAIN CART

2015 Unverferth 1396 22” double-auger, 20x42WH/650/65x42 R-1W duals, walking tandem, 520 indicator, hydraulic jack kit. #21806. (1). WAS $72,500................ ....................... NOW $59,000 CNT/FOB

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

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CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

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

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

2008 John Deere 7930 MFWD, 190 PTO hp, IVT transmission, 540/1000 PTO, Cat 3, 3-pt. hitch, drawbar, deluxe cab, active seat, AM/FM weatherband radio, electric mirrors, autotrac plug & play ready, instructional seat, 45 gpm hi-output hydraulic pump, 3 hydraulics, 420/85R34 front tires & fenders with triple link suspension, 620/70R46 rear tires, HID lighting, 4000 hours. #22845 (2). WAS $125,000............................. ..................NOW $110,000 CNT/FOB

(R) 2013 John Deere 7230R 230 engine hp, 189 PTO hp, IVT transmission, 540/1000 PTO, Cat. III 3 pt hitch, dual rear tires: 520/42 @ 85%, triple link front axle with 420/30 front tires, 85cc hydraulic pump, 5 hydraulic remotes, premium cab, air, heat, AM-FM-Satellite stereo, HID lighting package, electric mirrors, business band antenna, foot throttle, 2465 lbs on each rear axle, cold weather start, JD H480 loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple.

1225 hours. “Rental Return”. #17281 (1) WAS $179,000............................. ..................NOW $155,500 CNT/FOB

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

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

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

WAS $59,500.NOW $49,000 CNT/FOB

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)

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

UTILITY TRACTORS 40-100 hp

2001 John Deere 5320 MFWD 55 hp, cab, partial Powershift, 540 rear PTO with 541 loader, bucket and bale spear, 1159 hours. #22813. (1). WAS $33,500.......NOW $29,500 CNT/FOB

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

Trader’s Dispatch, January 2018 – Page B9

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

Up to 5 years 0% INTEREST available

(R) = “Reconditioned”, CNT = “Cash No Trade”, “FOB Dealership” SWATHERS & HEADERS

With qualifying down payment or trade equity - o.a.c.

FERTILIZER SPREADERS

JOHN DEERE

2016 John Deere 569SW 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 tires, Megawide Plus pickup, push bar, coveredge surface wrap, hydraulic pickup lift, bale count 2100. #22608. (1). WAS $48,500....... ....................NOW $39,000 CNT/FOB 2015 John Deere 569 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift, bale push bar, 21.5L-16.1 tires. #21189. (1). WAS $42,500.......NOW $35,000 CNT/FOB 2014 John Deere 569 Megawide Plus pickup, twine/surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, bale push bar, Bale Trac Pro, bale count 7145. #22777.(3). WAS $39,000.................. ....................NOW $32,500 CNT/FOB 2014 John Deere 569 Premium, 1000 PTO, push bar, surface wrap with twine, baler automation code, bale count 4700. #22607. (1). WAS $40,050.......NOW $34,500 CNT/FOB 2014 John Deere 569 Megawide pickup, twine and surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup, bale count 3990. #21832. (3). WAS $39,995................. ....................NOW $33,500 CNT/FOB 2013 John Deere 569 1-3/8” 1000 RPM hookup, 21.5L-16.1 rim and tire, Megawide Plus pickup, push bar, coveredge surface wrap, hydraulic pickup lift, bale count 14,494. #22800 (3). WAS $31,000.......NOW $24,500 CNT/FOB 2012 John Deere 568 Megawide Plus pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, bale push bar, bale count 12,800. #22808.

(4). WAS $27,500............................... ....................NOW $19,950 CNT/FOB 2011 John Deere 568 surface wrap, Megawide Plus pickup with hydraulic lift, 21.5L-16.1 tires, push bar. #22160.

(1). WAS $23,500............................... ....................NOW $17,500 CNT/FOB

2010 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine/surface wrap, Bale Trak monitor, hydraulic pickup lift, 21.5L-16.1 tires, push bar, 9992 bale count. #21758.

(4). WAS $29,550.............................. ....................NOW $23,500 CNT/FOB 2010 John Deere 568 1000 PTO, 21.5L16.1 10-ply tires, Megawide Plus pickup, hydraulic pickup, dual gauge wheels, bale push bar, cover edge surface wrap system, 11735 total bales. #21664. (1). WAS $27,950...... ....................NOW $19,000 CNT/FOB 2007 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 10-ply tires, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup lift, balecount: 12,169. #21779. (3) WAS $23,500.................. ....................NOW $18,750 CNT/FOB 2003 John Deere 567 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup lift. Bale count: 18,072. #22689. (3) WAS $15,500..................................... ....................NOW $11,500 CNT/FOB 2003 John Deere 567 surface wrap & twine, Megawide pickup, 1000 PTO. Bale count: 24,500. #22682 (1). WAS $15,000.......NOW $10,500 CNT/FOB 1998 John Deere 566 Mega tooth, twine & surface wrap, 540 PTO, 31x13.5 8 PR hi-flotation tires, bale ramps, hydraulic pickup lift, bale push bar, 18,500 bales. #22787. (3).

WAS $9500.........NOW $5100 As-Is CNT/FOB Dealership “Reconditioned” 1998 John Deere 566 Mega tooth pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 31x13.5 8PR HiFlotation tires, bale ramp, hydraulic pickup lift, bale push bar. #22677. (4).

WAS $11,500..................................... .......................NOW $7500 CNT/FOB

(R) 2013 John Deere W110 self-propelled, 110 hp Cummins 4.5L engine, 600-65R28, bar radial drive tires, 16.5L - 16.1 steering tires, header, hydraulic Centerlink, header external booster springs, engine fan baffle, auxiliary lift valve, training seat, 16-ft.

160A double sickle auger header, 102” steel conditioner, windrow forming shields, skid shoes, engine hours 85, sickle hours 45. Factory warranty expires, September 23, 2017, JD PowrGard Extended warranty expires: 9/23/2021#21873. (1). WAS $130,500.....NOW $99,000 CNT/FOB

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

WAS $97,500..................................... ....................NOW $79,000 CNT/FOB

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

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

2004 John Deere 956 mower conditioner, rotary tongue 1 3/8” hookup, urethane conditioner rolls, hydraulic tilt. #22029.

(3). WAS $16,750............................... ....................NOW $11,500 CNT/FOB NEVER SED BEEN U

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

SOLD NEW FOR $77,500................. ....................NOW $29,000 CNT/FOB

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

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

25% OFF

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

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

2013 New Leader L3030G4 high capacity fertilizer spreader with 300 cu. ft. hopper able to hold up to 10 ton of product.

Spreads fertilizer @ rates as low as 50 lbs./acre to 1100 lbs./acre. Patented G4 variable rate broadcaster, TR1000 trailer. #11139. (1) WAS $95,000....... ....................NOW $64,500 CNT/FOB

All “New” Bale Spears

25% OFF All “New” Pallet Forks 2- “NEW” Frontier AP12K quik-tach 48” pallet fork, 10,000 lb carry capacity. Fits John Deere Global carriers Cat. II. #9794 (1)................................................................................... $3775 “NEW” Frontier AP12D 48” fixed pallet fork. Fits 600 & 700 series. #9886. (1)....................................................................... $1725 “NEW” Frontier AP13D quik-tach 48” floating pallet fork, compatible with 600 and 700 series John Deere loader. #22407. (1)... ....................................................................................... $1725 “NEW” Frontier AP13F quik-tach 48” floating pallet fork, compatible with 200 to 500 series John Deere loaders. #22399 (1).... ....................................................................................... $1675

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

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

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

JOHN DEERE

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

Trader’s Dispatch, January 2018 – Page B10

AFTER 53 YEARS OF SERVICE TO NORTHEAST MONTANA

FARM EQUIPMENT SALES HAS SOLD TO C&B OPERATIONS.

25% OFF All “New” 3-point Equipment

All New & Used Equipment Marked Down

“LOW RATE FINANCING AVAILABLE OAC” – NO REASONABLE OFFER WILL BE REFUSED COMMERCIAL SPRAYERS

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

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

Consumer Products SIDE BY SIDES

NEW John Deere XUV 590i green & yellow, steel wheels, bench seat. #21493.

(4). WAS $11,750............................... ....................NOW $10,500 CNT/FOB 2014 John Deere 4940 340 hp, AWD, hydrostatic transmission, 120-ft. booms, 1200 gallon stainless steel tank, hydraulic tread adjust, 480/80R50 tires, BoomTrac Pro-5 leveling, hydraulic boom fold, SF1 activation, HID light package, independent suspension, chemical eductor, fence row nozzles, 1085 hours. #21981 (3). WAS $268,000...NOW $227,000 CNT/FOB

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

(R) 2005 John Deere 4920 120-ft., stainless tank, guidance ready, traction control, 15” nozzle spacing, high flow solution pump, 480/80R50 tires, AutoTrac ready, Xenon HID field lighting, boom return to height, fence row nozzles, strainers, full boom breakaway, radar speed sensor, row crop fenders (4), wheel slip control, 3320 hours. #21600. (2). WAS $112,500.... ....................NOW $89,500 CNT/FOB

New General Implement LP1-84 7-ft. grader. #22569. (1). ................. $2500 2009 Case IH Patriot 4420 120-ft., boom leveling, stainless steel tank, traction control, 15” nozzle spacing, Viper Pro monitor, 650/65R38 tires, AIM Command, HID deluxe field lights, luxury cab, electric mirrors, hydraulic suspension, fence row nozzles, fenders, 2400 hours. #22494. (1). WAS $166,000..... .................. NOW $141,000 CNT/FOB

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

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

2013 John Deere 825i olive & black, 14” Bighorn tires, bench seat, deluxe cargo box, poly roof, 14,400 hours. #22738.

(4). WAS $9500.................................. .......................NOW $6900 CNT/FOB (R) 2012 John Deere RSX850i green sport gator, 14” Maxxis Bighorn tires, bucket sport seat, sports package, 426 hour, 2985 miles. #16669 (1). WAS $10,500 .........NOW $7950 CNT/FOB 2015 John Deere 825i gator, alloy wheels, deluxe cargo box, olive/black, power steering, windshield, 4WD, gas, all terrain, 750 hours. #22814. (1). WAS $11,500..........NOW $9750 CNT/FOB

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

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

WAS $11,250.NOW $8100 CNT/FOB

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

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

(3). WAS $12,500............................... ....................NOW $10,250 CNT/FOB

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

ZERO TURN MOWER

2012 John Deere Z445 Ztrak mower with 54” deck, 67 hours. #22806 (1). WAS $2850.............NOW $2150 CNT/FOB

LAWN TRACTOR

2013 John Deere 825i gator, green & yellow, 12” ANCLA XT tires, bench seat, deluxe cargo box, power & protection package, rear protection package. 734 hours. #22848. (1) Was $8700........... ..... NOW $7250 CNT/FOB Customer 1998 John Deere 4700 90-ft., poly tank, hydraulic tread adjust, traction control, 20” nozzle spacing, 800 gallon tank, on-board air system with marker, fenders, fence row nozzle right hand, 35 gallon foam marker, below horizontal cylinders, radar, 385/85R34 fronts. #22282. (4) WAS 59,000.................... ....................NOW $49,000 CNT/FOB

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

(R) 2012 John Deere lawn tractor, 26 hp, 54” deck, hydro transmission. #22724.

(1). WAS $2150.................................. .......................NOW $1495 CNT/FOB 2010 John Deere X320 lawn tractor with 48” deck. #22523. WAS $2100........... .......................NOW $1100 CNT/FOB 2008 John Deere LA125 mower, 42” deck, 2WD, gas, hydro transmission #22529.

(1). WAS $1100..NOW $675 CNT/FOB 2006 John Deere LA125 mower, 42” deck, hydro transmission, gas, 2WD. #22563.

(1). WAS $1100..NOW $675 CNT/FOB

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)

2016 John Deere 681 81” tiller, 540 PTO. #21390. (1). ............................. $5950 NEW John Deere 681 81”, Cat 1 tiller, 540 PTO. #8917. (1). ...................... $5950 NEW John Deere 673 73”, Cat 1 tiller, 540 PTO. #22601. (1). .................... $5500 NEW John Deere 673 73”, Cat 1 tiller, 540 PTO. #22602. (1)...................... $5550 NEW Rental Return John Deere 673 73”, Cat. 1, tiller, 540 PTO. Warranty has not started. #8762. (1).................... $5500 NEW 2017 John Deere 665 65” Cat 1 tiller, 540 PTO. #22525. (1)............... $4075 2017 Frontier RT1142 42” rotary tiller. #22801. (1)............................... $2685 New Frontier GM1084 7-ft., Cat 1 grooming mower. #9841. (1)............... $5295 NEW Frontier GM1060 5-ft. grooming mower. #12912. (1)................... $3995 NEW Frontier GM1072E 6-ft. grooming mower. #22075. (1)................... $3150 NEW Frontier 5-ft. GM1060E grooming mower. #21791. (1)................... $2750 NEW Frontier RC2084 7-ft. rotary mower, 540 PTO, safety chains, laminated tail wheel. #9835. (1)...................... $4375

NEW Frontier RC2060 5-ft. rotary mower, 540 PTO, front & rear safety chains, laminated rear tire. #22066. (1). $2350 NEW Frontier RC2048 4-ft. rotary mower, 540 PTO, front & rear safety chains, laminated tail wheel. #21587. (1). ..... ................................................. $2275 NEW Frontier RC2048 4-ft. rotary mower, 540 PTO, front & rear safety chains, laminated tail wheel. #22065. (1). ..... ................................................. $2275 NEW Frontier RC2048 4-ft. rotary mower, 540 PTO, front & rear safety chains, laminated tail wheel. #22067. (1). ..... ................................................. $2275 NEW Frontier RC2048 4-ft. rotary mower, 540 PTO, front & rear safety chains, laminated tail wheel. #22068. (1). ..... ................................................. $2275

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

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2010 Apache AS1210 100-ft., poly tank, 15” nozzle spacing, 1200 gallontank, Ag Shield boom, 1449 hours. #22788.

(4). WAS $110,000..............................

NOW $99,500 CNT/FOB Dealership

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

SPRAYER TIRES

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

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

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

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Trader’s Dispatch, January 2018 – Page B11

AFTER 53 YEARS OF SERVICE TO NORTHEAST MONTANA

FARM EQUIPMENT SALES HAS SOLD TO C&B OPERATIONS. All New & Used Equipment Marked Down

“LOW RATE FINANCING AVAILABLE OAC” – NO REASONABLE OFFER WILL BE REFUSED (R) = “Reconditioned”, CNT = “Cash No Trade”, F.O.B. Dealership

RENTAL UNITS AVAILABLE AIR HOE DRILL

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

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

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

WAS $125,000................................... ....................NOW $80,000 CNT/FOB

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

(4) WAS $102,000............................. ....................NOW $82,500 CNT/FOB

25% OFF All “New” 3-point Equipment

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

“ATTENTION COLLECTORS” Parts machine, Fordson 2WD tractor. #16003413.........$1500

AIR SEEDERS

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

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

WAS $109,000................................... ....................NOW $82,000 CNT/FOB

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

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

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

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

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

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

Concord 4012 40-ft., 12” spacing, single shoot with 2400 air cart. #21686 (4).

WAS $12,500.NOW $7500 CNT/FOB 2004 John Deere 1895/1910 43-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot, smooth gauge wheels, extended wear seed boot, tow behind cart, dry fertilizer delivery tube, primary hose blockage warning system, cast fertilizer closing wheel. #21479. (4). WAS $141,000............... ........$80,500 CNT/FOB Plentywood

2008 John Deere 1890 42-ft., 7.5” spacing, all run blockage, extended wear seed boot, single shoot air package, narrow gauge wheel, dual 31x13.5-15 hi flotation tires with 1910 air cart, 350 bushel tow behind. #22769. (3). WAS $79,000.............. NOW $65,000 As-Is CNT/FOB Dealership 2004 John Deere 1890 1910 42-ft., 7.5” spacing, smooth gauge wheels, single shoot air package for tow-between cart, all run blockage warning system for seed & fertilizer, 35,000 acres. #22797. (4). WAS $89,000. “BEST BUY”.................. NOW $59,000 As-Is FOB Dealership

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

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

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

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NO TILL DISC DRILLS 2016 John Deere 1890 60-ft., 10” spacing, 8 run single shoot system, all run blockage with 1910 550 bushel tow-behind cart. #21857. (3)..... WAS $313,500..NOW $269,000 CNT/FOB

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

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

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Consignment. #22715. (2)... $37,500 2012 John Deere 1890/1910 60-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot, all run blockage. #21869. (4). WAS $197,000............... ..................NOW $149,000 CNT/FOB 1993 John Deere 7300 corn planter, 30” spacing, 6 row. Consignment. #15453. (1)............................ $12,500

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

2010 John Deere 1830 41-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot, 550# opener on 4-ranks, 3x21 semi-pneumatic press wheels, dual main & wing caster wheels, 12.5L15, mechanical depth control, single shoot air package for tow behind 1910 cart, 350 bushel, primary hoses blockage warning system, 20,000 acres. #22834. (3). WAS $95,000...... ....................NOW $69,500 CNT/FOB

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

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

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FOR SALE PRIVATE TREATY

Haying progress

By Jeremiah Vardiman, Agriculture Extension Educator, University of Wyoming operations. Hay operations were all handHarvest season is in full swing in Wyoharvested, typically for feeding horses and ming as I write this. mules. Nathan Baker, editor of the CheyCombines are busy threshing grains, Phone (406) 490-7600 enne Leader in 1867, once declared, “Mild beans, and forage seed. Beet diggers are winters necessitated no feeding and while steadily working through the fields piling an operator might expect winter losses to his sugarbeets into transport trucks, while hay herd of two to three percent, this was still equipment is knocking down and baling the more economical than buying hay for feed.” last cuttings of the year.

HAY & STRAW FOR SALE It probably wasn’t until after the winter of This time of year can always bring per• 100 ton first cutting and 250 ton second cutting 1886-1887, during which an estimated 15 spective into view, especially in how much Alfalfa hay in 3x4x8 square bales percent in cattle statewide were killed, that progress the agriculture industry has made • 100 ton Alfalfa in big round bales hay production gained much interest or in harvest equipment.

Most harvesting was • 200 ton wheat straw in 3x4x8 square bales demand for feeding cattle. done by human hands, such as digging sugCall Mark Grubb at 406-868-4894 In the late 1800s hay production was done arbeets with forks, not that long ago.

Ledger, MT by hand-harvesting with a scythe or cradle, This is especially true for hay producor, for more wealthy operations, a Mction in the Cowboy State. Some ranches Cormick reaper, which was a horse-drawn still have relics of beaverslides and other swather of its day. The hay was then piled hay stacker equipment from the early 20th with pitchforks into loose stacks of hay, century. The history of haying can be traced hoisted into haylofts in a barn, or pulled to back into the middle 1800s and the beginhay stackers, like beaverslides, using horsening of Wyoming’s cattle industry. Accorddrawn hay rakes. There are a few ranches ing to the Wyoming State Historical Society, today that stack hay in loosestacks similar Seth Ward left cattle out on the open range Ty Aaberg to what beaverslides did, but with modern North of Cheyenne along Chugwater Creek cell - (406) 590-1572 equipment. in the winter of 1852 -1853 and were found Conrad, MT 59425 Stationary balers were becoming availthe next spring thriving. able on the market in the early 1900s.

During those early years, Wyoming was Tractors of the day were used to power known as having abundant and free grass, stationary balers, and the baled hay was which did not encourage large-scale haying hand-tied with baling wire.

The hay was still gathered in the field with pitchforks or horse-drawn hay rakes and brought to stationary balers.

The first swathers, which cut the hay, were not on the market until the 1920s.

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McIntosh County 4-H volunteer receives Lifetime Award

By NDSU Extension Service Coreen Schumacher of Venturia is the recipient of North Dakota’s 2017 Outstanding Lifetime 4-H Volunteer Award.

She was honored during the North Dakota 4-H Foundation’s Donor Recognition Social in Fargo on Friday, November 10.

Schumacher has had many roles as a 4-H volunteer, including serving as leader of the Flickertail 4-H Club for 15 years. She also has been involved in 4-H community gardens, 4-H baking and craft projects for the elderly at nursing homes, the Flickertail 4-H Club’s aluminum can collection project, 4-H Awards Night, and 4-H bell ringing and singing for the Salvation Army.

In addition, she has served on the McIntosh County 4-H Council and a search committee for a new Extension agent, and was 4-H communication arts coordinator and group leader for the 4-H aerospace program.

“She’s encouraged youth in so many different 4-H project areas, highlighting their interests and providing opportunities for them to grow and learn at both county and state levels,” says Karen Bettenhausen, the family and consumer sciences agent in the North Dakota State University Extension Service’s McIntosh County office.

“She has volunteered endless hours to organize events, host meetings and activities, and always has been there for her family and club members any time they had questions, never asking for anything in return,” adds Bettenhausen, who nominated Schumacher for the volunteer award.

The 4-H leaders who have worked with Schumacher praise her for warmly welcoming youth into the club, making them feel part of the group and encouraging them to participate.

Youth who were shy and reserved at the beginning grew to actively and willingly taking part in activities. Thanks to Schumacher’s encouragement, youth who were hesitant to fill club officer positions not only held office for a year but stayed in leadership positions in following years.

“Coreen has done an outstanding job in developing and promoting our county 4-H program,” says Pamela Schnabel, the parent of McIntosh County 4-H’ers and a 4-H leader who has worked with Schumacher. “She has always been willing to try new ideas and provide exposure to many various projects to our members.

“She brought her creativity and hard work ethic to every meeting, challenging our members to do their best and try new things,” Schnabel adds.

Schumacher also is McIntosh County’s superintendent of schools, a homemaker, farm wife and partner, bookkeeper and teacher, and has been a vacation Bible school director, Pathfinder youth group leader, church treasurer, science fair judge, math tutor, third- and four-grade spelling bee coordinator and women’s Bible study coordinator.

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FSA a vital source of assistance to America’s farmers and ranchers

Through the work of dedicated staff in over 2,100 county and state offices, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) provides vital farm safety-net assistance to agricultural producers across America.

“We’ve seen recent challenges in farm income and commodity prices,” said Dr. Robert Johansson, Acting Deputy Under Secretary for the Farm Production and Conservation mission area. “The ‘safety net’ provided in the 2014 Farm Bill has helped producers withstand economic losses as well as losses resulting from natural disasters. Loans for operating expenses, farm purchases and other purposes help current producers stay in business and allow a new generation of farmers and ranchers get their start.”

Agriculture demands working capital.

According to Johansson, FSA provided credit, either directly or guaranteed through commercial lenders, to 120,000 family farmers across the country.

In fiscal year 2017, USDA Farm Loan Programs pumped $6 billion in support to a diverse group of producers across America.

That was the second highest total in FSA history. Over $2.5 billion of that total was direct and guaranteed operating loans, and another $3.5 billion was allocated for direct and guaranteed farm ownership loans.

This additional financing enabled farmers and ranchers across the country to access capital to start their operations, or to expand their existing operations. The new lending continued the recent growth in FSA’s farm loan portfolio.

FSA highlights from the year include: Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage (ARC/PLC) and Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) USDA is issuing approximately $8 billion in payments under the ARC and PLC programs to agricultural producers who suffered market downturns in 2016.

In 2017, FSA distributed $1.6 billion in CRP payments to over 375,000 Americans for doing their part in improving water quality, reducing soil erosion and increasing wildlife habitat.

Disaster Assistance In response to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, USDA announced special procedures to assist producers in states and

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Also, because of the severe and widespread damage caused by the hurricanes, USDA provided flexibility to assist farm loan borrowers. FSA dispatched additional staff to the affected areas and, in response to a request for assistance, rolled out a special program providing vouchers to dairy herd owners in Puerto Rico who used the assistance to purchase feed.

USDA also provided extensive assistance for a variety of other disasters throughout the country, including drought in the northern high plains, wildfires in the west and central plains, floods, tornados, freezes and other storms. For example, in July, USDA authorized the use of additional CRP lands for emergency grazing and haying in and around portions of Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota affected by severe drought. USDA also added the ability for farmers and ranchers in those areas to hay and graze CRP wetland and buffer practices.

This followed a previous action in April and June to assist the area and provided livestock producers with an additional feed source. In October, FSA teamed with other USDA agencies to provide assistance to wildfire-damaged areas of northern California, including loans and other disaster assistance programs.

New Farmers In August, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue signed a Memorandum of Understanding with officials from SCORE, the nation’ s largest volunteer network of expert business mentors, to support new and beginning farmers. The agreement provides new help and resources for beginning ranchers, veterans, women, socially disadvantaged Americans and others, providing new tools to help them both grow and thrive in agribusiness.

Johansson said these accomplishments are in line with Secretary Perdue’s goals of maximizing the ability of the men and women of America’s agriculture and agribusiness sector to create jobs, prioritizing customer service every day for American taxpayers and consumers and ensuring the food we produce meets the strict safety standards we’ve established while always remembering that America’s agricultural bounty comes directly from the land.

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GMC 7000 truck with 1500 gallon tank, 16-ft. flatbed, 5-speed manual, 114,363 miles. Tag #JackW0417.........................................................................$7000 1972 Ford F900 dump with with 10-yard. Tag #JackW0417........................$6500 1984 Ford F900 grain truck with 18-ft. box and hoist, ShurLok tarp, almost new tires, and real nice box. Tag #JackW0417..........................................$15,000 Ford LN700 truck, red and white, 18-ft. box and hoist, ShurLok tarp, 5&2 speed transmission, 88,354 miles, nice, nice truck. Tag #JackW0417..........$11,000 1989 GMC 7000 gravel truck, 5 speed/2speed, 47,116 miles. Tag #BrokenP0117..............................................................................................$8500 1981 International cement truck. Tag#Brent0717.......................................$3000 1970 Ford LN600 truck with 18-ft. box and hoist, ShurLok tarp, 4&2 speed, 83,500 miles. Tag #JackW0417.............................................................$9500 1991 Ford F700 truck with 24-ft. van body with tail lift, 427 gas engine, new radiator, 247,727 miles. Tag #D&B0417................................................$6000 1994 Top Kick truck with 18-ft. van box, 6-speed trans. Tag #D&B0417.....$8000 1994 Ford LT9000 dump truck. Tag#Brent0717.......................................$36,000 1999 Kenworth W900 truck. Tag#Brent0717...........................................$26,000 1983 International 1724 2-ton truck with 18-ft. flatbed with tailgate hoist. Tag #BrokenP0117......................................................................................$5500 1997 Ford F800 service truck, 8.3 Cummins, 9 speed, air brakes, 5000 lb crane, 246,000 miles. Tag #JasonA0916........................................................ $15,000 1984 GMC truck without tail gate, gas engine, 5 speed transmission, 24-ft. van body. Tag # #D&B0417..........................................................................$8000

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New Holland 644 round baler. Tag #Fred0717............................................$5000 1991 Hesston 550 twine wrap round baler, new tires, new belts, field ready. Tag #BobD0717...........................................................................................$4500 New Holland 660 twine wrap baler, new belts. Tag #NorthStar0516..........$6000 New Holland 664 round baler, twine wrap, Bale Command. Good shape. Tag #JasonA0916................................................................................................ $5500

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PLOWS

John Deere 1600 35-ft. plow with 11/4” shanks. Tag #Dave1117.................$6000 John Deere 610 35-ft. chisel plow, John Deere harrows, all new bearings, tires good, shank protectors. Tag #Miles0416.............................................. $15,000 Massey-Ferguson 880 8-bottom moldboard plow in excellent condition. Tag #Hug0916............................................................................................... $6500 Melroe 36-ft. plow with 1 1/4” shanks. Tag #JoeK0317.................................$4500 Melroe 33-ft. plow, no wing lift cylinders, Flexi-Coil mounted harrows. Tag #GeraldB0117...............................................................................................$4500

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2015 Case IH Max125 tractor with L765 loader, 3-point, 787 hours, dual PTO. Tag #MVE1117..................................................................................$97,000 2015 Case IH Puma 165 tractor with WL765 loader and grapple, 748 hours. Tag #1117...............................................................................................$124,000 1979 Massey-Ferguson 2745 2WD tractor with 11.00x16 front tires, 18.4x38 rear tires. Tag #DBK1117......................................................................$9500 John Deere 2010 2WD tractor, loader, 3-pt., PTO. Tag #JerSmt1117........$8500 Case David Brown 1200 3-point, 540 PTO, new 18.4x30 rear tires and a power draw bar, 3092 hours. Tag #RodB1017.................................................$6500 John Deere 6125R tractor with 340 loader, 3-point, FWD, 2300 hours. Tag #Sam1017........................................................................................$135,000 1999 White 6710, 101 PTO horsepower with loader, 3-point, FWD, 540 PTO, FWD grapple, 6000 hours, box scraper. Tag #Kerry1017...................$45,000 International 444 2WD tractor, loader, 3-point, 38 HP, 540 PTO, 1976 hours. Tag #Wayne1017.........................................................................................$7500 John Deere 4520 tractor with loader. Tag #GaryS0917.

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Allis-Chalmers 170 gas tractor with 460 loader, 3-point, 540 PTO, cab, 1939 hours. Tag #ArleeJ0817.........................................................................$9500 John Deere 8630 4WD tractor with 20.8x34 tires, 1000 PTO, 3 remotes, motor in good shape. Tag #JackW0417........................................................$14,000 John Deere 5020 tractor with 24.5x32 rear tires, SN 5010 32T 1801. Tag #JackW0417..........................................................................................$4500 John Deerre 5010 tractor, 1000 PTO, 2 sets of remotes. Tag #JackW0417..$7000 1993 Versatile 876 (blue) tractor, 20.8x38 duals, weights, manual transmission, only 2438 hours, tractor is immaculate. Tag #JackW0417..................$45,000 International W9 tractor, 540 PTO, gas, Koyker loader, great auger tractor. Tag #JackW0417.........................................................................................$3500 International 656 gas tractor, 540 PTO, no 3-point, 741 loader, 5302 hours, needs seat. Tag #D&B0417...................................................................$5000 Versatile 800 tractor with 18.4x38 tires, (2 new tires), manual transmission, 5953 hours. Tag #JackW0417............................................................$10,000 1983 Versatile 1150 4WD tractor, 1150 KT engine, 30.5Lx32 tires 60-70%, set up to pull air seeder. Tag #Russ0617.................................................$45,000 John Deere 5010 tractor, SN 50103T3340, 2 sets of remotes, 18.4x38 duals.

Tag #JackW0417...................................................................................$4500 Case 4690 4WD tractor, fairly new engine repair, transmission problem. Tag #FredV0816 1975 John Deere 4630 FWA tractor, 150 hp, 3-pt., 1000 PTO, 2 remotes, 20.8x38 duals, 9000 hours, 158 loader. Tag #Aron0316....................$19,500 John Deere 730 tractor, narrow front. Tag #ANF0717.

PICKUPS & CARS

1996 Dodge 2500 fuel pickup. Tag#Brent0717............................................$5000 1984 1-ton service pickup, 200 gallon fuel tank, 2WD, 4-speed manual transmission, 103,000 miles. Tag #JackW0417..................................................$4000 1976 Chevrolet C20 4WD pickup, 350 engine, automatic transmission, 94,000 miles. Tag #BobC0617..........................................................................$2500 1981 Ford F250 2WD pickup with service box. Tag #Ruth0617..................$1500 2000 Ford F350 pickup, Stahl service box. Tag #JasonA0916...................... $7500 Mitsubishi 350 mini pickup truck. Tag #BrokenP0117................................$4000 1991 Oldsmobile Toronado, 2-door sedan, hard top, automatic, new tires, sunroof, color in tan. Showroom condition. Tag #BobC0816.......................$7500 Pontiac deluxe 4-door car, winter project. Tag #GaryS0117.......................$1800

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

AIR SEEDERS & DRILLS

Concord 6012 3 rank air seeder with Fargo 3350 stainless steel air cart. Tag #DBK1117..........................................................................................$25,000 John Deere 1590 14-ft. grass drill, 7” spacing, grass, grain and fertilizer boxes.

Tag #Sam1017.

Flexi-Coil 5000 52-ft. 9” spacing air drill with 2320 tow behind air cart, updated loading auger. Tag #JackW0417.........................................................$27,000 1996 Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft. air seeder, 9” spacing, 31/2” steel packers with 2320 tow between tank. Tag #DaveH0617..................................................$29,000 Case IH Concord 6012 ATX 60-ft. air seeder, 12” spacing, ADX 3360 tow between tank. Tag #BirchCreek0516......................................................$75,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 60-ft. air seeder, 12” spacing, 3450 tow behind tank, variable rate, double shoot. Tag #ArtH0516.....................................................$49,000 Case IH Concord 5010 50-ft. air seeder, 10” spacing, 3400 2-compartment tank, single shoot. Tag #Kyle0616...............................................................$35,000 1995 Concord 4012 40-ft. air seeder, 12” spacing with 3400 air cart, 5” carbide tips, good condition. Tag #RonH0317.................................................$29,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. air drill, 91/2” spacing, double shoot, 1720 tow behind tank.

Tag #ArtH0516...................................................................................$45,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 2320 tow between tank. Field ready.

Tag #BirchCreek0516........................................................................$38,000 Haybuster 32-ft. drills, for parts. Tag #Russ0516........................................$5000

TRAILERS

Eddie Bauer gooseneck trailer with new brakes, new LED lights. Tag #DBK1117.............................................................................................$4800 32-ft. flatbed trailer with ratchets. Great trailer for hauling hay. Tag #DBK1117...... ..............................................................................................................$5500 1974 Homemade flat bed trailer, 107” deck. Wide enough for older swathers. Tag #TSimo1117..........................................................................................$2500 Mirage 32-ft. triple axle gooseneck, 21,000# GVW, extra storage above gooseneck. Tag #Kerry1017............................................................................$6500 Lufkin 48-ft. double drop trailer. Tag #RianC1017....................................$17,000 1984 Load Master belly dump gravel trailer, 60,000 GVW. Tag #RianC1017....... ...........................................................................................................$12,000 2006 PJ 24-ft. gooseneck trailer, 7000 lb. axles. Tag #Pack0617.................$7500 1998 PJ 24-ft. gooseneck trailer, 7500 lb. axles, tie down straps. Tag #Pack0617. ..............................................................................................................$7500 1993 gooseneck 30x8 flatbed trailer, tandem axle, duals, 16,000 lb. capacity. Tag #BrokenP0117......................................................................................$6500 2012 Cross Country belly dump trailer. Tag#Brent0717..........................$36,000 2013 Cross Country belly dump trailer. Tag#Brent0717..........................$38,000 35-ton lowboy trailer. Tag #Pack0617........................................................$12,500 1979 Cook 40-ft. belly dump gravel trailer, single gate, completely rebuilt. Tag #Pack0716.........................................................................................$17,500 20-ft. 4-horse bumper pull trailer. Tag #D&B0417........................................$6000 1978 21-ft. tandem dually 5th wheel trailer, haul Cat D6C. Tag #BK0117....$4500 Swather trailer. Tag #RogF0416..................................................................... $3500 Star 36-ft. tandem axle grain trailer. Tag #Kyle0616.................................$12,000 Star 48-ft. grain trailer. Tag #Kyle0616......................................................$20,000 1992 Twanco trailer. Tag#Brent0717........................................................$17,500 Wahl 8-ft. homemade trailer, expanded metal sides. Good for hauling debris or lawn leaves, dirt. Tag #WahlF0616........................................................$2900

HARROWS

Aerway 18-ft. pasture harrow with drawbar. Tag #Kerry1017......................$5500 NEW!! Wessex 4x6 pasture harrows. Tag #Hug0417..............................$170 ea.

2- 6-ft. spike tooth harrow with drawbar. Tag #JackW0417......................$125 ea.

18-ft. drawbar spike tooth harrow. Tag #JackW0417......................................$600 New!! Spike tooth harrow. Tag #Hug0417......................................................$350 4- 6-ft. mounted harrow. Tag #JackW0417...............................................$100 ea.

Degelman 6-ft. harrow. Tag #JackW0417......................................................$160 3-Spike tooth harrows. Tag #JackW0417.................................................$125 ea.

Noble harrows. Tag #JackW0417.

2016 Wacker Neuson ST35 track skid loader and 2016 Wacker Neuson WL34 wheel loader FOR SALE OR RENT Call Huggy at 1-406-229-0662 or Larry at 1-406-690-3761 SPRAYERS & SPREADERS

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

Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 114-ft. double booms, windscreens, 1500 gallon tank, 18.4x26 Diamond tires, single boom and double nozzles.. Tag #DaveB1017.

Valmar 320 Fargo spreader mounted on 54 harrow cart, good shape. Tag #JackW0417..........................................................................................$5000 Flexi-Coil 65 80-ft. pull type sprayer with single nozzle, 1000 gallon tank, windscreens. Tag #JackW0417.....................................................................$5000 2008 Summers 60-ft. suspended boom truck mounted sprayer, wind screens, AutoRate, hydraulic boom lift, 5000 gallon tank, 5 hp Honda motor. Tag #RonH0317...........................................................................................$7900 2012 Case IH PS100 100-ft. suspended boom sprayer, 100-ft. booms, 1600 gallon tank, excellent shape. Tag #RonH0317........................................$37,000 Summers sprayer for parts. Tag #JackW0417...............................................$300 Summers 60-ft. sprayer mounted on pickup. Sprayer has triple nozzles, 8 hp Honda motor. Tag #JackW0417................................................................ Call 1999 Valmar 2055 fargo spreader, was mounted on a 41-ft. plow. Tag #GaryW0317.........................................................................................$4500

PJ Trailers For Sale Call HUGGY BEAR COMBINE & HAY HEADERS

2009 Honey Bee 40-ft. draper header with Case IH adapter for late combines, pea auger. Tag #Mike1017.................................................................$19,000 Case IH 1015 pickup header with a Sund pickup. Unit is like new. Tag #Harry1017...................................................................................................$6500 New Holland 2300 header for NH 2450 swather. Tag #MikeMc0516..........$5000 Case 1015 14-ft. pickup header with 14-ft. Victory pickup attachment. Tag #KyleS0717.

LAST MONTH’S NEW ITEM

Case 2870 4WD tractor, 219 HP drawbar horse power, new tires, only 6600 hours.

Tag #BrianB1217...............................................................................$18,000 Case W36 wheel loader, 550 hours on replacment engine, 2814 hours, new paint, excellent shape. Tag #DanG1217.......................................................$38,000 2011 Dodge new long box, fender flares, rear bumper and tailgate. Black in color.

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

BACKHOES, LOADERS, SKID STEERS GRADERS, CRAWLERS & EXCAVATORS

Grizzly 3-pt. backhoe. Tag #ANF1017.........................................................$3500 Badger Hopto trailer mounted backhoe. Tag #Hug1017............................$1500 Push blade to fit on Gehl telehandler. Tag #Paul0817.................................$2500 2011 Marv Haugen broom. Tag #Brent0717...............................................$4000 2012 Marv Haugen 76 tiller. Tag#Brent0717...............................................$4500 2012 Marv Haugen land plane. Tag#Brent0717..........................................$3500 Cat 650H dozer/crawler. Tag#Brent0717..................................................$46,000 2015 Hitachi 50G mini excavator. Tag#Brent0717...................................$79,000 2016 New Wacker Neuson ST track skid steer loader. Tag #LarryB0617.

2016 New Wacker Neuson WL34 wheel loader. Tag #LarryB0617.

John Deere 410 tractor/loader/backhoe, 5238 hours. Tag #JackW0417........ Call John Deere 50 3-pt. backhoe. Tag #Dan1216.............................................$2500 Melroe 811 skidsteer mounted backhoe. Tag #KenBert0916........................ $6500 NEW!! Danuser 48” pallet fork for skidsteer loader. Tag #Hug0516..............$890 Case 850 crawler/dozer, 10-ft. dozer blade, bucket. Tag #BrokenP0117....$15,000 2) Allis Chalmers graders. Tag #Jess0717.............................$6000 for the pair Cat D4 dozer, pull start pony motor. Tag #MarvinC0217............................... $6000 12-ft. blade off of Cat 85 track tractor. Tag #Russ0516................................$6500 Cat D6 9U crawler, 12-ft. Holt dozer, cab, pony motor, tracks are tight. Tag #Alten1117.

COMBINES

1978 Case 1480 combine. Tag #BlakeS......................................................$8500 2001 Case IH 2388 combine, 2856 hours, 40-ft. 1042 draper header and 1015 pickup header with Sund pickup. Tag #Vince0817.............................$65,000 1999 Case IH 2388 combine, 2775 separator hours, 1052 25-ft. draper header.

Tag #Brandon0817.............................................................................$60,000 2008 John Deere 9770 combine with 36-ft. draper header, new motor, new gearbox, 3000 engine hours and 2200 separator hours. Tag #Terry0817..$155,000 John Deere S690 combine with only 800 hours. Has all the bells and whistles.

Tag #Grant0617...............................................................................$285,000 1981 Case IH 1680 combine, has new batteries, needs sieve work. Tag #LonP0617.................................................................................... Best Offer Case IH 1680 combine, 30.5x32 tires, good feeder chain. Tag #JackW0417......... ...........................................................................................................$15,000 1997 John Deere 9600 combine, 3300 separator hours, new walkers, 930 rigid header, batt reel. Tag #Abe0916........................................................$48,000 John Deere 105 combine with 24-ft. header. Tag #MikeMc0716.................$1500 2005 Case IH AFX8010 combine, 3016 14-ft. pickup header,14-ft. RakeUp pickup attachment and 45-ft. 2152 draper header with pickup reel. Tag #Kyle0717.

GRAIN AUGERS

Harvest International H1372 13”x72-ft. swing hopper auger. Tag #Jess0917..... ...........................................................................................................$17,000 Westfield MK100 10”x61-ft. swing hopper auger. Tag #GaryS0917...........$3900 Wesco 1310 10”x70-ft. swing away grain, hydraulic drive. Tag #Ruth0417..$3500 Feterl 7”x27-ft. grain auger with Wisconsin engine. Tag #JackW0417...........$950 Batco 18”x45-ft. elevator, 15 hp 3 phase motor, drive-over conveyor. Tag #ChuckC0816.......................................................................................$7500

Several size plows and discs available MISCELLANEOUS

REM 3700 grain vac. Tag #EagleCreek1117........................ Reduced to $14,500 R&L 600 grain cart, 600 bushel tank with fire retardant kit, augers are good. Tag #Randy1117.......................................................................................$13,000 82-ft. snow fence. Tag #Andy1117.................................................$1.50 per foot.

2-front grill guards for Ford pickups. Tag #DBK1117................................$400 ea.

Westin grill guard. Tag #DBK1117................................................................$600 3-FES 3000 gallon fertilizer tanks with cone bottoms, 3” valves. Tag #DBK1117... ........................................................................................................$2200 ea.

New Holland 144 windrow inverter. Tag #BlakeS1117................................$3000 24-ft. portable corral panels. Tag #BirCr1117...........................................$350 ea.

24-ft. panels with 12-ft. gate. Tag #RussB1117..............................................$450 Ag Rain 3570 Big Reel, 4” plastic hose, sprinkler head. Tag #JimH1117...$8500 1973 Moto-Ski T4500 snowmobile, like new. Tag #Hug1112......................$1500 Sullair compressor. Tag #Hug1017..........................................................$25,000 NEW Airway 30-ft. aerator. Tag #RickW1017...........................................$50,000 Airway 20-ft. aerator. Tag #RickW1017....................................................$33,000 NEW Spraylift hydraulic jack for high clearance sprayers. Tag# Hug1017.... $1700 M&W 450 grain dryer. Tag #DaveB1017.

(39) 4-ft. perforated aeration tubes. Tag #DickS1017...............................$135 ea.

(136) rings for aeration tubes. Tag #DickS1017.........................................$35 ea.

Round bale cattle feeders. Tag #Sam1017.

Frigidaire stainless steel refrigerator. Tag #Terra1017..................................$500 Stainless steel dishwasher. Tag #Terra1017..................................................$300 Magic Chef microwave oven. Tag #Terra1017...............................................$250 2012 Dodge pickup bumper. Tag #DickG1017..............................................$450 2011 Wolf Pack toy hauler, 12-ft. garage, big shower. Tag #Donnie1017.

Hutchinson 35-ft. belt conveyor. Tag #Jess0917.....................................$17,000 Vermeer 65 wood chipper. Tag #LarryK0917..............................................$7500 Smaller wood chipper with Briggs engine. Tag #LarryK0917.......................$2500 3-point snowblower for Allis-Chalmers 170. Tag #J&J0717.........................$1900 Finn T30 hydroseeder on 2-ton flatbed. Tag #Brent0717.........................$15,000

BALE MOVERS

3-point round bale retriever. Tag #BigSkyC0617..........................................$1500 1985 New Holland 1032 2-wide bale wagon, 69 bale capacity. Tag #HerbK0516 New Holland 1048 2-wide bale wagon, 90 bale capacity.Tag #D&B0417...$12,000

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RANCH LEASE WANTED • Multi-year lease • Financially & Operationally Qualified • 300-700 head

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TRACTORS WANTED TOP $$ PAID We want

Steiger: Turbo Tiger II, 3300, 1700, 2200, 1250, pre-1965.

Versatile: 100, 118, 125, 300 Minneapois Moline: G1000 fwa, G900 fwd, 504 fwd, 604 fwd.

Cockshutt fwd’s.

John Deere 80, 830, 3020, 4020, 4320, 4520, 4620, 6030, 8020.

Green Wagners.

Allis Chalmers 210, 440, D21, 220.

Oliver diesel tractors, running or not.

International 826, 1026, 1206, 1456, 1468,1568, 4156, 4300.

Rite 4x4 tractors.

Big Buds.

Also older front wheel drive or 4-wheel drive, running or not.

Will pick up.

Phone Nathan anytime (cell) 701-240-5737 or 1-800-735-5846

NEW STEEL

11/4” round 14 gauge @0.55/ft

24” X 24’ $560

USED STEEL

17/8” 30’ joint $42 13/8” 30’ joint $38

36” X 24’ $750

MSU equine instructor featured on cover of two national magazines

By Denise Hoepfner, MSU News Service regrets.

A Montana State University adjunct in“I didn’t have anyone to advise me structor who has made a name for herself against doing it,” she said. “Dad was like, as a horsewoman and a businesswoman ‘Go for it. You can do it.’” is featured on the covers of two national This year, in addition to the colt-starting magazines popular with equine enthusiasts. class and colt sale, Brannaman is teaching Reata Brannaman, who since 2013 has a course in young horse development and instructed the colt-starting class in the MSU a one-credit, independent-study course in College of Agriculture, is the cover story for equine marketing. She developed the marthe August issue of America’s Horse, a pubketing course to recognize the hours of work lication by the American Quarter Horse Asher students put into developing a catalog sociation, the world’s largest equine breed for the annual colt sale. registry and membership organization.

“They learn to market a horse and talk to Brannaman is also on the cover of the potential buyers and clients,” she said. “It’s September/October issue of Cowgirl, a a lot of what I learned in the business school, magazine with print and media formats that but with the focus on horses that they can combined reach 840,000 primarily women use in the field.” consumers who are interested in the western She also credits her students’ work ethic lifestyle, according to its website. as a big reason for the program’s success.

Brannaman said she was surprised to be “They put in 40 hours a week, and they’re on the cover of both magazines, but proud required to do two labs a week,” she said. to draw attention to MSU’s Equine Science “How many electives would you do that Program in the Department of Animal and for?”

Range Sciences, and to the hard work that What the students gain from putting in goes into its annual events, such as the those long hours has more to do with what Top of the West colt sale and colt-starting they produce than the thought of a high letcompetition. ter grade, Brannaman said.

“It was also a really neat opportunity to “They like that they get to show a return get to talk about what I’ve been doing at for the amount of effort they put out,” she MSU in trying to build the equine program said. “These horses give the students somethe past four years and about my own busithing they can work toward and see results. ness,” said Brannaman, who graduated in They’re so proud their horses get to go to 2017 with a marketing degree from MSU’s people who will enjoy them for the rest of Jake Jabs College of Business and Entretheir lives.” preneurship and launched her western wear Since she took the reins of the colt-startbusiness, Reata Ranchwear, when she was ing class, some of Brannaman’s students 12. have graduated from MSU and are now Brannaman, 23, was a sophomore when working or studying in various animal- or she was hired to instruct MSU’s colt-starting equine-related fields, such as veterinary class, which had been without an instructor school or the MSU farrier program. for some time. Younger than most, if not all, “Some have gotten scholarships to go on of her students that year, Brannaman already the road and travel with my dad, which is a had years of horse-training experience unpretty awesome experience for them to get der her belt, gained from being mentored to go into the field,” she said. by three of the world’s most renowned Several have even continued on in colthorsemen: Ray Hunt, Tom Dorrance and her starting and have done well selling the father, famed horse whisperer and clinician horses they have trained.

Buck Brannaman.

“It’s cool to see students who keep doing In the America’s Horse story, “Her own it and know that they’re getting paid to do way,” written by Mary McCashin, Brannait,” she said. “That’s what I think college is man shares how she grew the colt-starting about -- learning what you want to learn and class from 10 students and colts to a promaking it a career. Like they say, if you do gram that now boasts 20 student trainers something you love, you don’t work a day and as many colts donated by quarter horse in your life. That’s what this teaches them.” breeders. The colts – AQHA fillies and geldAnd as she considers the growth of her ings -- are sold each year to raise money for students and the colt-starting program, the equine program and funds go to support Brannaman also considers her own, and its students and for the care and upkeep of how her experiences over the past four years the horses. have changed her.

She also talks about her growing-up years “Teaching these students has broadened on the family’s Sheridan, Wyoming ranch my abilities as a teacher and a rider,” she with her two sisters and her mother, former said. model Mary Brannaman, and what it means to have Buck Brannaman as her father. ##### “I’m sure it comes with a lot of preconThe worst death toll in the United States ceived notions from people, but to me, Dad for a winter storm occurred in The Great was always just Dad,” Brannaman said in Blizzard of 1888 in the Northeast. Over McCashin’s story.

March 11–14, the blizzard dropped beIn the Cowgirl magazine story, “Ameritween 40–50 inches of snow in parts of can Cowgirl,” written by Chase Reynolds New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Ewald, Brannaman shares her journey as Massachusetts. It blocked roads and wiped an MSU sophomore marketing student who out telephone, telegraph, and rail service spent three years juggling coursework and for days. It was responsible for over 400 teaching duties, while also running her busideaths (200 in New York alone) and sank ness and helping her father conduct clinics 200 ships. New York and Boston created the and events across the country. first underground subway system partly in “I’m just really good at having a lot response to the massive 1888 storm and the of irons in the fire,” she said in Reynolds gridlock it created.

Ewald’s story.

Now with student life behind her, Brannaman’s fire has one less iron in it. Looking ##### back, she said she wouldn’t recommend Interesting Snowflake Fact: Thanks to anyone else take on as much as she did hydrogen bonding, all snowflakes have six at such a young age, although she has no sides.

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USED SWATHERS

MacDon M205 swather with R85 head.$99,900

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

USED MISCELLANEOUS

MacDon M200 with R85 header.........$74,900 MacDon M155 swather.......................$74,000

Ford F350 4WD, automatic, flatbed.... $19,900 Matthews MC flail mower...................... $7900 John Deere Z445 rider, 54” deck.......... $3200 Grasshopper 721 mower..........................Call John Deere 148 loader with grapple..... $5500 Massey-Ferguson CB20 backhoe........ $4900 Kelly 3-pt. backhoe................................ $3100 Danuser F8 3-pt. post hole auger.......... $1100 Danuser F7 9” & 12” bits......................... $450 Flatbed trailer........................................... $850

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Case IH Puma 185 with 750 hours..$149,900 Case IH Puma 210 tractor with loader.$84,900 Challenger MT575B with loader........$89,900 2013 New Holland T7.185 with loader and grapple..........................................$109,900

USED COMBINES

New Holland TR98 combine..............$29,900 New Holland TR97 combine..............$19,900 Ken – 788-4588; Ed – 231-4254; Emery – 868-7964; Anna – 231-4251; Andy – 590-0372

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Versatile 450....................................$206,000 Valtra T140-4 with loader.............. $65,000 (L) Valtra C120 with loader......................$53,900 Versatile 835 tractor...........................$14,900 Massey Ferguson 6280 with loader and grapple............................................$47,000 Massey Ferguson 4609........................... Call Belarus 825 tractor with loader.............$8900 David Brown 1212 3 pt., 540 PTO........$5900 David Brown 1200A tractor..................$6500 Versatile 700 parting out, engine and some tires gone.

USED SPRAYERS

Freightliner with F/S sprayer............. $25,900 Ag Shield 1500 sprayer...................... $24,900 Brandt 85-ft. pull type sprayer............... $3900

USED HAYING EQUIPMENT

MacDon 1300 bale stacker.................$14,900 Morris 881 hiker.................................$14,900 H&S rake...............................................$7900 Vermeer WR24 12-wheel low capacity..$3500

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USED AUGERS

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

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

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Powerful productivity Productivity comes standard thanks to a choice of five models with an endless list of options including a front hitch and PTO, a choice of front axles, as well as a choice of transmissions. The T6 has you covered, from haymaking to loader work and rowcrop applications. ECOBlue™ HI-eSCR engine technology not only provides Tier 4B emissions compliance, the system maintains total fluid efficiency (fuel and AdBlue DEF) compared to previous Tier 4A engines, and gives you a significant performance advantage. The enormous 42% torque rise and Engine Power Management provide you with up to an additional 34 horsepower to maintain productivity in even the most demanding conditions.

Operating comfort At New Holland, we believe a long, hard day in the field shouldn’t feel like one. That’s why we designed the Horizon™ cab for day-long comfort and productivity. The exceptionally low 69-decibel noise level and smooth Comfort Ride™ cab suspension help you feel at ease while you work.

It’s hard to believe you can take the best loader in the industry and make it better.

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CONSIGNMENTS

Haybuster CNF 430 vertical mixer with scales............................................. $30,000 Haybuster H-1100 1000 PTO mixer... $30,000 Hesston BP25 processor...................... $3390 Haybuster 256 2-pt. processor.............. $3000 Ag Shield 12-52-3 roller..................... $50,000 International 686 tractor...........................Call Case 1070 tractor with loader and grapple...... ....................................................... $15,900 Ford 841 loader tractor.......................... $5000 Case IH 2188 combine, 1015 pickup header... ....................................................... $42,500 Massey-Ferguson 8570 combine, 24-ft. header, pickup header.................... $39,000 Massey-Ferguson 850 combine with 24-ft. header, air reel.................................. $4500 John Deere 7700 combine.................... $7500 White 9720 combine with 30-ft. auger header.. ....................................................... $10,000 New Holland 94C 42-ft. double sickle, pickup reel, double swath.......................... $24,900 New Holland 971 header with Rake-Up pickup attachment......................................... $6000 MacDon 2052 30-ft. header, Case 88 Series adapter........................................... $26,000 MacDon 962 36-ft. header.................. $16,900 Batco 20-120 conveyor auger............ $65,900 Westfield MKX13x84 auger............... $19,900 Westfield MK13x71 auger................. $15,000 New Holland H8080 swather with 419 header.................................................... $85,000 New Holland 1442 15’3” rotary disc...... $6700 International 4000 14-ft. swather.......... $8000 Ag Shield 300 recon hay conditioner..$24,000

John Deere 530 baler........................... $3900 New Holland 1000 balewagon.............. $2000 Spra-Coupe 4640 with 60-ft. booms.. $29,500 Spra-Coupe 4440 with 80-ft. boom.... $45,000 Summers 80-ft. pickup sprayer, 500 gallon..... ....................................................... $12,900 Bourgault 950 sprayer, 100-ft. boom, 1000 gallon tank......................................... $8000 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, 120ft. booms............................................ $8000 Bourgault 3320 air drill with L6455 cart.......... ..................................................... $250,000 Case 800 70-ft. x 12” spacing air drill..$80,000 New Holland SD440 40-ft. air drill, 10” spacing................................................... $69,000 Bourgault 7200 harrow, 5/8” tines...... $52,000 Quicke 660 loader - grapple.................. $5000 Toro Z 5000 riding lawn mower with bagger.... .......................................................... $1900

SQUARE BALERS

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

USED AIR DRILLS

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

USED DRILLS

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

Log Splitters

$1099

each

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ROUND BALERS

Massey Ferguson Hesston 2856A twine and net wrap.........................................$29,900 2-Hesston 5556A with mesh wrap. Each........ .......................................................$14,900 New Holland BR780A twine only..........$7900 New Holland 664 twine only..................$7900 3-New Holland 560 balers. Each.......$48,000 Vermeer 605M net wrap baler............$17,900 Vermeer 605XL twine only....................$8900 Vermeer Super 605J twine only............ CALL Super J twine only.................................$4900 John Deere 535 baler...........................$6000 John Deere 535....................................$5500

USED HEADERS

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

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MSU-licensed technology wins top industry awards for combatting plant diseases

A Montana State University-licensed technology is being used in an agricultural product that industry leaders are touting as one of the best on the market.

LifeGard, a biological pesticide from Certis USA, was named the 2017 Best New Biological Product at the Agrow Awards in London on Oct. 30. A week earlier, LifeGard won second place for the 2017 Bernard Blum Award for Biocontrol Product of the Year in Basel, Switzerland, at the Annual Biocontrol Industry Meeting organized by the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association.

Both awards recognize LifeGard as the first biopesticide that works exclusively by inducing a plant’s resistance to diseases, including fungi and viruses.

MSU Professor Emeritus Barry Jacobsen discovered the bacteria strain, Bacillus mycoides isolate J, or BmJ. Bacillus mycoides is a common bacterium found in soil and plant samples worldwide, while isolate J is unique in that it induces resistance in plants.

BmJ is the active ingredient in LifeGard.

Jacobsen originally isolated the bacterium in 1994 from a field of sugar beets near Sidney that had been devastated by a catastrophic Cercospora leaf spot outbreak.

Now retired from the Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology in MSU’s College of Agriculture, Jacobsen said he is pleased that more than two decades of research has paid off in a way that benefits agriculture.

“It is a real honor after 20-plus years of working on this new method of plant disease control that it is being successfully used by growers and that the international biological control industry has recognized this as a breakthrough,” said Jacobsen who also served as associate director of the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station.

LifeGard is different from other commercial Bacillus-based biopesticides in that BmJ does not kill or compete with plant pathogens. Instead, it triggers a plant’s natural defense mechanisms without damaging the plant or impacting crop yield or appearance, Jacobsen said.

This is important, he said, because pathogens can “fight back” against those other biopesticides and become resistant to fungicides or bactericides, which can lead to crop losses for farmers.

“By inducing plant defenses, LifeGard suppresses infection and disease caused by bacteria, many fungi and some viruses,” Jacobsen said. “Because many plant genes are activated, it is unlikely that these pathogens will be able to become resistant, such as has occurred with several conventional fungicides and bactericides.”

Because of this distinction, the Fungicide Resistance Action Committee, or FRAC, recently placed BmJ in a newly created modeof-action group called “Microbial Inducers of Plant Resistance.” FRAC is a specialist

technical group of CropLife International that provides fungicide-resistance management guidelines with the goal of prolonging the effectiveness of at-risk fungicides and works to limit crop losses should resistance occur, according to its website.

Before MSU’s TechLink licensed BmJ to Certis USA in 2011, BmJ underwent 20 years of field testing, where it was shown to be effective in reducing incidence and severity of diseases, including potato virus Y in seed potatoes. In a few cases, BmJ was proven as effective as a chemical fungicide in reducing disease, such as grapevine downy mildew and early blight of potato and tomato.

According to Certis USA, BmJ’s broader value is as a supplement to disease management programs and for fungicide-resistance management when mixed or rotated with conventional fungicides and bactericides.

When applied as a preventative measure before the onset of disease then included with one or more subsequent applications, BmJ has been shown to maintain high levels of disease control with fewer fungicide applications.

LifeGard was registered for crop use in the U.S. and Canada in late 2016 and was launched on a limited scale in both countries in 2017 for use in conventional and organic crops.

In the U.S., LifeGard is labeled as targeting certain diseases in crops including almonds, brassicas, carrots, citrus, cucurbits, fruiting vegetables, grapes, leafy vegetables, legumes, pecans, pome fruit, potatoes, sugar and garden beets, and tobacco.

“When I first started working with this I thought we really had something special with which to protect sugar beets and potatoes,” Jacobsen said. “Subsequent research

by Certis discovered it could do more than I ever dreamed. It is so gratifying to see how this will help protect so many different crops around the world.”

During his time at MSU, Jacobsen’s research focused on the development of disease management strategies and integrated pest management programs for crops grown in Montana, particularly potatoes and sugar beets. In addition to his research, Jacobsen taught upper level courses on fungal disease, plant disease management and control, and advanced plant pathology. He also worked to educate Montana growers about diseases prevalent in row crops, such as corn, potatoes, dry beans and sugar beets.

Michael Giroux, head of MSU’s Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology lauded the success of Jacobsen’s work and MSU’s research enterprise.

“The successful translation of Dr. Jacobsen’s research into a commercial product useful to organic and conventional agriculture is a tremendous example of the value of basic research being conducted at Montana State,” Giroux said.

Dumbest Laws in Every State

Kansas: No snowballs It may still be illegal to throw snowballs in Topeka, Kansas. Thanks to a weirdlyworded law in the city Criminal Code, it is unlawful to “throw any stones, snowballs, or any other missiles” at any person or property in Topeka, an ordinance that former mayor Bill Bunten publicly flouted by tossing a whopper at a snowy tree in 2005.

“I’m going to have an ordinance drawn up to repeal this Dumb Law lest our alreadycrowded prisons are filled up with children

who, while making a snowman, got carried away and had a snowball fight,” he later claimed.

Montana: No “folf” Anyone who’s driven through Montana has inevitably wondered, “how far could I throw a Frisbee over the plains?” Those who seek answers, avoid Helena; it is illegal to play “folf” (that’s “Frisbee golf”) anywhere not deemed a sanctioned “folf course.” Curiosity could cost you $500 or six months jail time.

Peanut Butter Day

Date celebrated: January 24th Who doesn’t love peanut butter? So let’s celebrate Peanut Butter Day. This auspicious occasion was created many years ago, to allow peanut butter lovers to celebrate the creation of this wonderful food.

Peanut butter can be eaten and used in many different recipes. I see nothing wrong in sitting down and indulging in a jar of the creamy or crunchy delight with a spoon. What more do you need?

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Families and friends can celebrate Peanut Butter Day by getting together and creating delicious recipes containing peanut butter, from cookies and cakes to sautes and sauces.

These can of course be consumed at home, or some prefer to make a day of it and go on a picnic style outing. There are many individuals that eat nothing but peanut butter on Peanut Butter Day. There are even schools that will only serve peanut butter sandwiches to their students on this festive day. What better sandwich is there in the world?

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In Stock Equipment New New Haying Equipment In Stock Farmall 120AWheel IH Case • Farmall 130A IH Case 12, 14 & 16-Wheel H&S High Capacity Rakes (2) ProAg 1400 Hayhiker, 14-Bale Movers Case IH 8240 Combine

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2009 2003 CaseIH RBX562, MeshWrap, Like New $24,500 consigned. owner, one autosteer, hrs, 4040 375 STX IH Case 2004 1999 Case IH RS561 .....................................................$12,500 . ....................................... $79,000 1995 Case IH 8465 .........................................................$8,995 .............................

1994 Case IH 8480 Softcore ............................................$6,995 PTO......................... $22,000 1979 John Deere 4840 3 point, 1990 Hesston 560 Round Baler ........................................$5,500 new tires, MFD, loader, grapple..

Used Tractors In Stock

2002 Case IH MX120 7922 hours, .................................................................... $43,500 New Tractors In Stock duals.......... $22,000 3 pt, 14.9x46 quadrange, John Deere 4440 Case IH Farmall 356B w/loader Case IH MX270 6800 hrs, 3 pt, MFD, Good Condition$43,500 2002 CaseIH Magnum 315, front & rear duals, lease return weight duals, 4600 hrs, Trelleborg 9682 Returns New Holland Lease Available This Fallkit, EZ-steer $75,000 .......... ............................. guidance..................

Case IH Farmall 75C, cab & loader CaseIH Puma 130 • CaseIH Maxxum 125 $59,000 . speed......................

12 hrs, 7600 9370 IH Case 1997 CaseIH Maxxum 140 • CaseIH Puma 165 CaseIH Puma 185• CaseIH Magnum 260

Used Tractors In Stock

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Used Combines

...................................................................$55,000 2015 Case IH 7240 539E/408S hours. Comes with 40-ft. Case IH 3152 rigid draper, very nice combine, owner is retiring. Consigned......................................................... $375,000 2005 Case IH 2042 36-ft., finger reel, good condition....$26,000

New Haying Equipment In Stock H&S 12 wheel rake ProAg 900 round bale carrier Twinstar hydraulic rake

New Skidsteer Loaders Case SV280 Cab, air, heat, TR310

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Used Used Seeding, Tillage, Sprayers Mowers In Stock

Concord 4710 air drill, 3400 tow behind cart............. $28,000 Brandt SB4000 suspended boom sprayer, 90-ft. booms.. $19,900 Skid Steer Attachments In Stock Case IHNew 490 disc, 30-ft...........................................$8900 Case 60” Rotary Cutter John Deere 2100 inline ripper..................................$3500 Case 72” Broom Case 72” Hopper Broom Case 72” Snowblower Danuser Palet Forks - 48”, 4000# Danuser Hydraulic Post Hole Digger & Augers Danuser T3 Hydraulic Post Drivers

New Seeding, Tillage, Sprayers Case IH Precision Air 100 Pull-Type Sprayer New Loaders CaseSkidsteer IH 530C Disc Ripper Case SV280 Cab, air, heat Case SV300 Cab, air, heat

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2003 2011 Used Seeding, Tillage, Sprayers: $2900 Westfield 10x70 w/swing away hopper..........................

Concord 4710 Drill, 3000 tow behind cart, hydraulic drive ... $30,000 2005 Brandt 2SB4000, suspended boom, 90’, 1500 gal. tank ...$25,000

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Farm King Rear Blades, 10' & 12', All Hydraulic Bobcat 7' Rear Blade • Bale Carrier • Gooseneck Hitch Tebben 10' Rotary Cutter

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

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Excellence in agriculture celebrated during Harvest Bowl

By NDSU Extension Service • Morton – Archie and Anne Marie WanThe success, dedication and hard work ner, Hebron of outstanding agriculturists in 53 counties • Mountrail – Barb and Alan DeTienne, in North Dakota and nine counties in MinParshall nesota were honored during the 44th annual • Nelson – Allen and Lori Ternquist, Harvest Bowl program at North Dakota Michigan State University (NDSU), on November 10.

• Oliver – Darrell and Karla Schulte, Information on the outstanding agriCenter culturists listed by county is available • Pembina – Phillip and Corliss Longtin, at http://bit.ly/2017HarvestBowlBios, Walhalla and photos are available at http://bit.

• Pierce – Jim and Rita Teigen, Rugby ly/2017HarvestBowlPhotos.

• Ramsey – Thomas and Melissa Hodous, 2017 Harvest Bowl honorees by county, Edmore name and city: • Ransom – Ardis Taylor, Lisbon • Adams – Wayne and Gail Weishaar, • Renville – Pat and Diane Murphy, Lemmon, South Dakota Minot • Barnes – Reuben and Beth Viland, Val• Richland – Douglas and Linda Kuruc, ley City Colfax • Benson – Donal and Stephanie Buck• Rolette – Bill and Kim Biberdorf, Romier, Maddock lette • Billings – Roy and Cheryl Krivoruchka, • Sargent – Randy and Cheri Pearson, Belfield Milnor • Bottineau – David and Linda Kyle, • Sheridan – Kevin and Julie Bender, Bottineau Goodrich • Bowman – Randy and Connie Gaebe, • Sioux – Jamie Heid, Selfridge Bowman • Slope – Glenn and LaVonne Wegner, • Burke – Joe and Darla Peterson, BowBowman bells • Stark – Ambrose and Charlotte Hoff, • Burleigh – Mark and Sandra Holkup, Richardton Bismarck • Steele – Jeremy and Lindsey Johnson, • Cass – Lyle and Eileen Schultz, WheatSharon land • Stutsman – Ryan and Whitney Huebner, • Cass - Ryan and Kristi Schultz, WheatJamestown land • Towner – Tim and Jessie Mickelson, • Cavalier – Jon and Carissa Iverson, Perth Langdon • Traill – Glen and Barb Hultin, Hillsboro • Dickey – NaTanya Olson, Forbes • Walsh – Jack and Dorothy Karas, • Divide – Wade and Lori Bjorgen, Lankin Westby, Montana • Ward – Robert and Valerie Bahm, Minot • Dunn – Gene and Gynell Harris, Kill• Wells – Sam and Amy Ongstad, Harvey deer • Williams – Dennis and Mavis Johnsrud, • Eddy – Dennis and LeAnn Weber, Epping Sheyenne Minnesota honorees by county, name • Eddy - Darin and Diana Weber, Sheyand city: enne • Becker – Keven and Denise Olson, • Emmons – Steve and Sally Huizenga, Detroit Lakes Hague • Clay – David and Gloria Lee, George• Fort Berthold – Blaine and Mary Foote, town New Town • Kittson – Wayne Langen and Kathryn • Foster - Roger and Nurgul Gussiaas, Rynning, Kennedy Carrington • Marshall – Merle and Debra Stinar, • Golden Valley – Donnie and Trisha Warren Feiring, Beach • Norman – Valerie Riepe, Twin Valley • Grand Forks – Dennis McCoy, North• Otter Tail – Arnold and Carol Rethewood meier, Perham • Grant - Dick and Jessica Woodbury, • Polk – James and Jennifer Larson, Carson Fertile • Griggs – Patrick and Jill Larson, Han• Traverse – Rodd and Jamie Beyer, naford Wheaton • Hettinger – Marvin and Bernadine • Wilkin – Jeff and Rebekah Christensen, Jorstad, Regent Campbell • Kidder – Roger and Jan Koester, Steele An agribusiness award recipient also is • LaMoure – Don and Eileen Geske, chosen annually. This award recognizes Verona individuals who have distinguished them• Logan – Richard and Sonya Gross, selves in the field of agriculture and business Napoleon in North Dakota and beyond. This year’s • McHenry – John and Mary Odland, award recipient was Jack Dalrymple, former Velva Governor of North Dakota. More Dalrymple • McIntosh – Lloyd and Lila Raile, information is available at http://bit.ly/2017 Wishek HarvestBowlAgribusinessAward.

• McKenzie – Kent and Anita Pederson, Several scholarships also were awarded Arnegard to outstanding male and female athletes • McLean – Steven and Katie Heger, during Harvest Bowl. Scholarship winUnderwood ners and photos are available at http://bit.

• Mercer – Jonathan and Michelle ly/2017HarvestBowlAthletes.

Schlender, Zap ##### Aomori City in northern Japan receives more snowfall than any major city on the planet. Each year citizens are pummeled with 312 inches, or about 26 feet, of snow on average.

##### Bismarck, North Dakota, holds the record for the most snow angels at one time. On February 17, 2007, several schools joined forces to create 8,962 snow angels.

Symposium exposes youth to career opportunities in the beef industry

Trader’s Dispatch, January 2018 — Page B23

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By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News traditional part of NYBLS, geared toward The 14th annual Nebraska Youth Beef junior and senior high school students. This Leadership Symposium (NYBLS) was provided more in-depth information about held November 17 – 19 at the University of the beef industry, meat science, marketing Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) Animal Science and gave participants the opportunity to work Complex in Lincoln. High school students with a professional chef. from Nebraska and Kentucky participated in “It was a privilege to meet the outstandthis year’s event. The symposium is designed to introduce youth to career opportunities and ing young people from across Nebraska and current issues in the beef industry, as well as Kentucky who participated in the sympooffer education and practice leadership skills sium,” said Alli Raymond, animal science in a community setting. admissions coordinator and NYBLS planning Six $500 scholarships from the College of committee member. “Nebraska is the beef Agriculture Sciences and Natural Resources state and we are pleased to partner with all our were presented, with the Institute of Agriculsponsors to participate in the development of the future leaders of the beef cattle industry.” ture and Natural Resources matching them The symposium featured hands-on producwith another $500. Scholarship recipients include: Malina Lindstrom, Elm Creek; tion activities and leadership development.

Kelsay Schlichtman, Beatrice; Amanda Junior and senior students were guided by Most, Ogallala; Jacy Hafer, Dunning; Wyatt assistant professor of animal science, Gary Banks, Cynthiana, KY; and TaraLee Hudson, Sullivan and Chef John Kennedy to develop Belvidere. a new product using one of the following cuts This year, the symposium started with a of meat; ground beef, the heart clod, or the flat session geared toward freshman and sophoiron steak. Participants created a marketing plan for their product and presented it to two more high school students as well juniors judges who got to try their product and ask who had never attended NYBLS in the past. them questions about their marketing plans.

They received an introduction to the beef According to Raymond, the symposium industry from Galen Erickson, professor and is a unique opportunity for young people beef feedlot extension specialist at Nebraska, interested in the beef industry. It gives them and also got to ultrasound beef reproductive skills and experiences that are not available tracts and learn more about animal handling from any other university in the country. The and welfare. This group of youth put their Department of Animal Science is committed leadership skills to work by creating an into helping develop the human capital needed fographic about the beef industry as well as to make Nebraska the epicenter of the beef hosting a Facebook Live interview with the industry.

NYBLS participants who were doing the For more information, contact Alli Rayculinary challenge.

The symposium continued with the more mond at araymond2@unl.edu.

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Beef production weaning 498 pounds per cow exposed

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service threshold in recent years. In 2013, the Friendly, conversational chitchat rules benchmark dropped below 500 pounds to at cattle gatherings.

499 pounds. The chitchat did not pick up Conversation guides us, particularly that difference and the thought was still at when someone casually notes the ranch 500 pounds. But in 2014, pounds weaned had just marketed a 91 percent calf crop per cow exposed dropped to 496, and it with an average weight of 568 pounds for dropped again in 2015 to 495 pounds and 192-day-old steer calves. again in 2016 to 494 pounds. This was Silence prevailed until the neighbor a somewhat challenging trend, although asked, “Are you sure?” “Yep,” the rancher 2017 did see an increase back up to 498 replied, “but I was just average. Maybe pounds weaned per cow exsomeday I can manage my way to the upper third.” posed.

Another rancher offered In the 1990s, pounds that the culling process this weaned per cow exposed year was “deeper than usual was even lower, suggesting and we hope the hay supply the beef industry is fairly will hold over the core cow dynamic in annual production herd.” The hope is for a mild characteristics. But, in the big winter and a return to a norpicture, production traits are relatively consistent. Pounds mal growing season to raise weaned per cow exposed, some more of those 550-plusas well as other production pound steer calves. traits, are very informative The dialogue continues, and can be utilized to “benchwhich is a good thing, but the comments are generally not mark” current herd producdata driven, which is critical tion within an individual in assessing the status of the producer’s herd. cow enterprise. The best way As has been noted, for to make cow-culling decievery cow exposed, CHAPS producers are weaning 498 sions is to access and utilize pounds of calf per cow exproduction benchmarks.

The North Dakota Beef posed. The number itself is Cattle Improvement Assonot as critical as is the ability for producers to gauge their ciation recently updated the own level of production.

CHAPS (Cow Herd AppraisGoals are set and measured against the al of Performance Software) benchmarks, CHAPS benchmarks. Attaining greater a running five-year average of herds in the production or even just holding even may CHAPS program for a minimum of three be the goal. Knowledge allows for the setyears. CHAPS is an inventory-based program and does not allow for the omission of ting of goals, and the process of reaching cow records because the program is based a goal occurs through evaluation, modifion a total-herd inventory. Reproductive cation and implementation of appropriate and performance data are collected and management or genetics. processed within CHAPS and provide a However, financial and economic evalugood indication of today’s upper Great ations are needed to complement producPlains beef cattle production. tion traits to truly assess a cattle operation.

Simple data is best, so if a producer No absolute answers are available on what wants a quick evaluation of where the herd a particular ranch should produce. The is, pounds weaned per cow exposed is a academic answer is optimization. good way to get an overall feel for the herd In reality, the need is to grow profitable data because the value combines reproduccattle a producer can appreciate and that still meet industry needs. Cattle need to tive and performance data. convert resources into cash that sustains So, let’s look at the benchmark. Alan operation. Each producer gets to set though annual trends are evident in the goals, and the road map to meeting the database, the bottom-line benchmark goals should be based on data that give one number - pounds of calf weaned per cow knowledge to stay in business. exposed - is 498 pounds. Simply rounding One thing is for sure: Those “naysayers” the number up to 500 pounds would be who claim you can’t wean 500 pounds per nice, but I will leave that to the chitchatting. cow exposed to the bull need to look again.

The benchmark for pounds of calf Their neighbor may well be filling more weaned per cow exposed has been quite trucks with pounds of calf. Chitchatting consistent. Historically (10-plus years is good, but remember, to truly measure ago), the benchmark was 501 pounds for progress, producers need to collect, analyze 2003, 498 pounds for 2004, 500 pounds for and report data, set goals and repeat.

2005, and 502 pounds for 2006 and 2007.

May you find all your ear tags.

Has the industry changed much? Not For more information, contact your local really. In 2008, the benchmark for pounds NDSU Extension Service agent (https:// weaned per cow exposed was again at 500 www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension/directory) pounds, and it was 507 pounds in 2009, 505 or Ringwall at the Dickinson Research pounds in 2010, 503 pounds in 2011 and Extension Center, 1041 State Ave., Dick501 pounds in 2012.

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Researchers verify feed allowances for gestating sows

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By K-State Research and Extension News with the current feeding practices producers Kansas State University researchers typically implement on their farms. People have completed two exhaustive studies that don’t need to implement elaborate feeding measured the impact of how much feed a programs; they just need to stick to the bapregnant sow eats and the effect that has sics of gestation feeding.” on her growth, feed efficiency and on her Goodband said the researchers were baby pigs. concerned that the sows would not be eatWhat they’re reporting is a set of good ing enough in the last week of gestation to news findings for the industry: essentially, support their energy requirements, which the current recommendations for gestating would mean that they would be unable to feeding programs are sufficient to support support fetal growth, weight gain and fetal fetal growth and to support the mom’s gain. But, the studies’ results show that, “for weight gain. the most part, they were able to do that,” “The ramifications are that it helps us according to Goodband. with our feed allowances for gestating The research involved two studies on a sows,” said Bob Goodband, a swine nutricommercial farm, and involved more than tionist in the department of animal sciences 2,000 sows in group housing, or large pens and industry. “We really didn’t see any major problems with sows and their litters CONTINUED ON PAGE B26

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Researchers verify feed allowances for gestating sows CONTINUED FROM PAGE B25

of 270 sows in each. Kansas State University doctoral student Lori Thomas weighed more than 15,000 piglets over six months to help verify the findings.

“We monitored the sows throughout the entire course of gestation and we were able to partition out their nutrition requirements into how much energy in their diet went for maintenance, and growth of the sow, and how much was left over for her developing litter,” Thomas said.

The researchers monitored all of the sows using electronic sow feeding systems and ear tags equipped with electronic transponders.

It allowed them to know exactly when the sow entered the feeding area and how much of the allocated 4 ½ to 5 pounds of feed she consumed.

After eating, the sow exited through an alleyway, where she had to cross over a scale before entering the main pen.

“Within the first 10-15 days, when we mixed the sows in the pen, we found that they don’t eat their full feed allowance that we expect them to,” Thomas said. “Both our young sows and our old sows might not be consuming all the feed they are offered in early gestation. That’s important for the producer to be aware of because a lot of times they think they put them in the pen and they just assume they are consuming all of their feed, but it’s really hard to monitor.

Thomas said that gathering feed intake

values and body weights through the entire course of gestation is “unique, it’s never been done before on a commercial farm.”

“There’s a lot there about precision feeding and gestating sows, the importance of meeting nutrient requirements,” she said.

“What we’re doing here is helping us define that.”

In a second study, the researchers also tested levels of lysine in swine feed, and its potential effect on piglet’s birth weight. They thought that by increasing the lysine intake of the sow’s diet, it might increase birth weight, an important consideration on many farms as litter size increases.

“As we increased the lysine level, it increased the sows’ weight gain, without affecting back fat thickness,” Thomas said.

“This means that while not affecting the piglets weight, the sows that were fed more lysine probably had greater lean protein deposition. This might affect subsequent performance, and we are currently looking into that by following the sows through their second litter.”

Goodband said the research will help Kansas State University in its work to continually develop optimal feed formulations for swine “We see a lot of people over-formulate their gestation diets, and what Lori’s data is telling us is that you don’t necessarily have to do that,” he said. “From Lori’s data, our standard recommendations appear to be fine.”

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Jones said knowing what pollinators are there and what they are looking for, such as nectar, pollen and nesting sites, can help people create conditions that promote pollinator well-being in backyards, vegetable plots, hoop houses and fields.

“I have never met anyone who didn’t at least have a practical appreciation of plant pollination, and the majority of people love the beauty of flowers so this new publication will be useful to all Wyomingites growing gardens or planting landscapes,” said Scott Schell, extension assistant entomologist and among the contributors.

Jeff Edwards, extension pesticide training coordinator, said many people are concerned about the dwindling numbers of pollinators but don’t have a point of reference of what is normal.

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“Wyoming does not have the plant or pollinator diversity as many states, but if you plant a pollinator garden and actually observe the insects visiting the flowers, you will be amazed at what shows up,” he said. “Why create this publication? To inform, encourage and share.”

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Understand when temperature inversions occur

By K-State Research and Extension News Kansas State University is offering a new tool to help farmers assess when temperature inversions occur in their region. The information can be useful in assessing the risk for herbicide drift when applying products such as dicamba, an herbicide used to kill weeds in genetically modified soybean and cotton crops. Accidental drift of dicamba into neighboring fields damaged millions of acres of crops this year.

According to a November 1, 2017, Environmental Protection Agency report (https://assets.documentcloud.org/ documents/4165682/EPA-Dicamba-Overview-UpdateNov-1-2017.pdf), more than 3.6 million acres of soybeans, including 100,000 acres in Kansas were damaged by dicamba this year. Other crops including tomatoes, watermelon, cantaloupe, vegetables, plus trees and shrubs were also adversely affected. The EPA listed temperature inversion as a factor that contributes to the unintentional spread of dicamba into areas that weren’t targeted.

Temperature inversion is a weather phenomenon in which the air at the earth’s surface is cooler than the air above it – a situation different than the norm, said Christopher “Chip” Redmond, manager of Kansas Mesonet. During times of temperature inversion, which usually happen at night or on cloudy days, the risk that dicamba can drift onto nearby fields and damage other crops is heightened.

The new information is available on the Kansas Mesonet website (http://mesonet.k-state.edu). Kansas Mesonet is a network of 58 weather stations situated around the state, which measure such weather parameters as temperature, wind speed, precipitation and humidity. The data is recorded at the Kansas Weather Data Library, based at K-State.

“That (temperature inversion) typically develops due to the lack of soil radiation. As soon as you lose that sunshine in the afternoon or if it gets cloudy, the surface starts to cool off,” Redmond said.

In response to the dicamba problem, Redmond and K-State agronomy professors Dallas Peterson and Curtis Thompson developed the tool which Redmond said should be used to determine trends in particular areas rather than as a decisionmaking tool regarding exactly when or when not to spray.

Application of the new dicamba products approved for use on Xtend soybeans and cotton is prohibited during temperature inversions, Peterson said.

“Unfortunately, many folks aren’t that familiar with temperature inversions and intuitively think that when the wind dies down in the evening or early morning, that is the best time to spray,” Redmond said. “However, if they spray during a temperature inversion, there actually may be much greater risk of off-target herbicide injury than when there is a 3 to 10 mile-per-hour wind blowing away from the direction of susceptible crops and species. It’s (inversion data) not something to look at and say, ‘there’s an inversion in place so I shouldn’t spray right now or that there’s not an inversion in place so I can spray.”

Inversions can form very rapidly. You could look at it and it will change five minutes later. It’s the weather in Kansas, it’s always changing.”

The weather stations measure the temperature at 6 feet and 30 feet from the ground, which helps develop a vertical view of the lower atmosphere, where these surface inversions occur. The Mesonet aims to also develop a climatology of frequency, depth, occurrence and what kind of weather scenarios come together to develop inversions.

“What we’re finding is that temperature inversions often develop one to two hours before sunset. They are often strongest just after sunset, persisting throughout the night varying in strength. Typically, surface inversions disperse an hour or two after sunrise, when the sun begins to warm the surface,” Redmond added.

He encourages producers to start monitoring inversions in their area to obtain a feel for dominant wind directions under inversions. If the air were completely still, there wouldn’t be a problem, but winds average 2 to 4 miles per hour in an inversion – those winds can transport the herbicide spray molecules a fairly long distance.

“This tool can help with determining dominant wind flows in your area under an inversion, which may provide some indication where drifting could occur,” Redmond said.

To listen to an Agriculture Today radio interview of Chip Redmond on this topic click on www.ksre.k-state.edu/news/ radio-network/agtoday-mp3/111017-redmond.MP3.

Develop a health care plan for your horse

By Ann M. Swinker, PennState Extension Horse Specialist When acquiring ownership, you assumed responsibility for the health and welfare of your horse.

Anyone who has ever loved a horse (or pet) understands the feelings of guilt and helplessness following injury or illness of an animal. You helplessly try everything, calling your vet, admitting them to a clinic, treating them yourself at home. You try not to give up, you do everything you possibly can. Sometimes the bond between the animal and owner are so strong the animal lives because the owner wanted them to. But, sometimes you must let them go, because they need to die.

During severe injuries, you decide whether to continue treatment or elect euthanasia. In some cases, you will be faced with making a life-or-death decision about your horse.

After assessing the severity of the case, many times the kindest thing you can do for a horse that is so sick, injured, old, lame or dangerous is to have your veterinarian humanely induce death. These decisions are not easy to make, and at this time when your emotions are running wild it is not the time to make them. You need to have a plan for your horse and yourself before severe injuries occur. This plan should be discussed with other family members and your veterinarian, trainer or friends.

Before disaster hits evaluate each horse (or animal) and logically decide how and what you want done. Assume you are leaving for a vacation far away and you are leaving explicit instructions on what to do in case of emergencies.

(Many times, these situations occur when you are not home).

Economic, emotional, and space or skill limitations may force an owner to make difficult decisions. Work out a disaster plan for your horse(s) and write it down and pull it out when disaster hits. List the major equine problems and what to do if: the horse has severe colic, becomes sick, severely injured, is deteriorating in old age, too lame, too dangerous, etc. Discuss all possible alternatives, logically, before being hit with a real disaster. At the time of a real accident or sickness you may not be clearly thinking and may make poor decisions.

Long-term medical care may be a burden you and your family may be unable to emotionally or economically bare.

You need to discuss this openly and honestly. Your plan should also include what should happen to your animals in case of your death or long-term illness. Put a financial limit on the long-term medical care you are able to provide each animal. This sounds cruel, however, extended long-term medical care can cost you your life savings and retirement, your marriage, or friendships. When you tell the vet “do everything you can to save my horse” at some point reality must override your emotions. Sometimes, the kindest and smartest thing you can do for your horse friend is one that will break your heart. But these plans should be made well in advance.

When disaster does strike, discuss all possible alternatives with family, friends and your veterinarian and pull out your written plan. Hopefully this will help you feel more peaceful about your decision.

If something happens and your horse can no longer experience a quality life, is unable to respond to you in its usual ways, is experiencing more pain than pleasure, is terminally ill or critically injured, or if the financial or emotional cost of treatment is beyond your means, you may need to consider euthanasia. A veterinarian can examine and evaluate your horse’s condition. Don’t be afraid to ask what are the potential disabilities and long-term health problems that can follow treatment. Before treatment starts you must ask about the cost and long-term costs. If you don’t understand the diagnosis and prognosis, ask the vet to explain it again.

Whether dealing with a severe illness or injury, death of an animal or the decision to euthanize the feeling of grief, guilt and helplessness will overcome us all. These emotional feelings are natural. The grieving process includes accepting the reality of your loss, accepting that the loss and accompanying feelings are painful, and adjusting to your new life, which no longer includes your horse or would include a horse with a disability. You need to understand the grieving process, in order to manage your grief, and help others in the family share the loss.

Several veterinary teaching hospitals and veterinarian clinics have counseling programs. These services listen and help you sort out your feelings. They can provide reading resources, counseling and support.

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Begin your horse’s spring grooming

By Ann M. Swinker, PennState Extension Horse Specialist

Spring grooming of the horse assists in promoting a clean, shiny coat and skin.

Benefits of Regular Grooming • Give it a clean, shiny coat and skin • Stimulate muscle tone • Gentle to most horses • Provide an opportunity to examine the horse closely.

Basic grooming tools • rubber currycomb or rubber groom-mitt • a coarse-bristle dandy brush • a fine-bristle body brush • a wool cloth or cotton towel rub rag • a hoof pick • electric clippers • a coarse-toothed mane and tail comb • a shedding or scrape stick-bent double with the two ends fastened, is a handy tool to use during the spring when the horse sheds its winter hair. It can be turned over and used as a sweat scraper in the summer.

• A sponge can be used to clean muddy legs and other dirty areas.

• Metal spring, or bar-type currycombs, are not recommended for show horses because they pull and break the hair.

• Keep your tools clean. Remembering how you use the tools, not their quality, determines the results.

When and How to Groom • Groom your horse before and after you ride. If you follow a definite system, you will thoroughly clean the horse each time, and it will require less work.

• Comb in the direction of hair growth. Begin brushing the horse with a rubber curry comb or rubber groom-mitt at the head and work back on the near side including the legs. Then go to the off side and work back from head to tail. Don’t neglect the head (be gentle here) and the area around the tail. Do not use a metal curry comb the head or below the knees and hocks. There is no fat or muscle in these areas to cushion the comb’s hard edge • Use a wet sponge or soft brush to remove dirt from the horse’s head, knees or hocks. Use a rubber curry comb to remove caked dirt from below the knees and hocks.

• When brushing, start with the coarse-bristle dandy brush and brush in short, brisk strokes. Flick the bristle up at the end of each stroke so it throws dirt away from the hair. Brush with the lay of the hair. It changes direction at different points on the body, so watch for these changes.

• Use the dandy brush on the body and legs, but not on the head. Use the fine-bristle body brush on the head, body and legs. Again, brush in the direction the hair grows. Rub the horse from head to tail with a wool cloth or cotton towel rub rag to remove dust.

• Many old-time grooms use their hands and fingers to rub and massage hair and muscles.

When training a young horse, use your hands to rub, scratch and massage every part of its body.

Trimming and clipping • Clippers and shears are additional tools used for grooming. Use clippers for cutting bridle paths and leg hair, to trim around the head, ears and lower jaw, and to remove whiskers from the muzzle. Shears can be used in place of for horses that are clipper-shy. Clipping a horse can be dangerous. Always have experienced people around to provide assistance if needed.

Mane and tail styles vary with breed preferences • Contact your breed association for grooming styles.

• Regardless of style, the foretop, mane and tail should be kept neat. Tangles in the mane and tail should be worked out with your fingers and brushed with a dandy brush. Use caution when using a comb. Over a period of time, a coarsetoothed comb or currycomb will pull out hair and leave it thin. Never try to pull tangles out; they just become worse. Pick at them to loosen snarls.

Watch for burrs and sticks caught in the mane and tail; remove them carefully. When grooming the tail, stand at the horse’s side and never directly behind the rear of the horse.

Feet care • Proper cleaning of feet requires you to pick up

each foot. Every foal should be taught to allow its feet to be picked up and handled. Begin when it is young so it gets accustomed to the feel of your hands. If you trim the foal’s feet as it grows, you should have no trouble when the horse becomes full grown.

• Slide your left hand down the cannon to the fetlock. Lean with your left should against the horse’s shoulder. Reverse for picking up the off forefoot. When the horse shifts weight and relaxes on the foot, pick it up.

• For a quick cleaning, hold the hoof in your free hand. When shoeing or a long leaning job, it will help to place the horse’s foreleg between your legs. Hold your knees together to help support the weight of the horse’s leg.

• Near hindfoot: Stand forward of the hindquarter and stroke with your right hand from the point of the hip down the hip and leg to the middle of the cannon. As you move the right hand down, place the left hand on the hip and press to force the horse’s weight to the opposite leg. Grasp the back of the cannon just above the fetlock and lift the foot forward.

• When the horse is settled, move to the rear, keeping the leg straight and swing your left leg underneath the fetlock to help support the horse’s leg. Never pull the foot to the side--your horse will resist. Reverse sides for picking up the off leg.

• Clean the hoof from heel to toe. Pay particular attention to the area around the frog. Clean the depressions thoroughly between the frog and the bars to prevent thrush and other foot infections.

Watch for rocks, nails, injuries and loose shoes.

Check the growth of the hoof periodically; trim and change shoes when necessary.

• Proper hoof trimming is very important because it keeps your horse standing squarely and moving straight. Trim hooves every six to eight weeks, or when growth exceeds wear, depending on the rate of growth. The hooves of young horses should be watched closely as they grow. Keep feet trimmed regularly so that the muscles and bones of the feet and legs will develop correctly.

A healthy hoof grows about 3/8- to 1/2-inch a month and the fastest growth is at the toe of the hoof. Do not let hooves grow long during winter months or when you are not using your horse. Keep hooves trimmed. If your horse is idle during winter months, it may be left unshod so its hooves have a chance to expand without being limited by shoes.

This will help prevent contracted heels.

• Corrective trimming and shoeing on some horses improves or corrects inherited faults in conformation. The work should be done only by a person fully experienced in the structure of the foot and leg who has the knowledge of corrective measures. Ask your farrier for the shoe size your horse wears on the front and back, and if he did corrective work on your horse. If so, ask what correction was needed and exactly what was done.

Learn the basic points of proper shoeing so you will know when your horse is shod correctly. A poor job of shoeing can cripple your horse for long periods of time. Know what is correct and insist the job be done right. The hooves of a horse often become too moist with the damp Eastern climate.

• Keep your horse’s hooves from becoming too moist. When hooves are too moist thrush infections and white line disease are common. If your horse gets thrush, apply a commercial germicidal preparation or a 7 percent iodine solution to the frog area of the hoof. If affected by white line disease, apply the same solution to the lower hoof wall and the white line.

Fitting and training for show • Competition when showing horses, either halter or saddle, is challenging. If you intend to compete, you must plan to fit your horse. Proper fitting and conditioning is time-consuming. It requires a good worming program, proper feeding, a balanced exercise schedule, grooming and training. You cannot fit a horse properly in a day, a week or a month. Start early.

Worming program • The worming program should keep the horse free of internal parasites mentioned. If your horse has worms, it cannot make the best use of its food, and is likely to develop digestive problems.

Feeding program • Follow a feeding program that furnishes all the required nutrients. Consider the size of the horse, its growth rate (if young) and the amount of exercise or use it gets. Feed to get a good covering of flesh, but not an overly body condition. You must balance your feeding with exercise to keep the horse’s body fit and its muscle good tone.

Exercise • Exercise is necessary to build muscles and develop stamina. Circumstances will dictate how you exercise the horse, but it should receive some planned exercise daily. Training and exercising can be combined, but keep them in balance. Train for short periods. Plan to get the horse out on long, relaxed rides to introduce variety in the exercise routine. This will help prevent boredom and a sour attitude. Lunge the horse for 20 to 30 minutes on days when the horse is not in training, to keep muscle tone. Regular turn out in a pasture or paddock to play and exercise freely benefits the horse mentally and physically.

Grooming • Regular grooming is a must. The horse should be cleaned and brushed at least once a day. Brushing will stimulate the skin and bring out natural hair oils that make the coat shine. A quick brushing when a horse is warm after working it will also help bring out body oils.

• Wipe the entire body with a cloth after brushing. As you use the cloth, it will accumulate oil from the hair. This oil will help shine the hair, and will pick up more dust from the hair. You may dampen the cloth and use it as a temporary substitute for a full bath.

Bathing • When you bathe your horse, use a mild soap and rinse thoroughly. Use only water on the horse’s face--avoid using soap.

• After rinsing the horse’s body, scrape the remaining water off with a sweat scraper.

• Then, rub the horse dry with a clean towel.

Keep the horse out of drafts until it is dry. The horse’s coat may be fluffy and not lay flat after washing. If bathing can be done at least one day prior to a show and the horse kept clean until show time, the hair will lay flatter and smoother.

Grooming techniques will assist in promoting cleanliness • Cleanliness is very important, especially in showmanship classes. Clean the horse around eyes, nostrils, muzzle, under the tail and between its legs. The gelding’s sheath and the mare’s udder also require regular cleaning.

• A blanket or sheet placed on the horse overnight will help keep the coat clean, but blanketing your horse should depend on circumstances. If you plan to show early or late in the season, it is necessary to blanket the horse full time when a short-hair coat is desired during the winter months.

Clipping • Train the horse to allow you to use electric clippers to trim the long hairs on the muzzle, under the jaws, the ears, the bridle path, and the legs. Breed and show customs will influence what you clip, but the goal is to have the horse looking trim and neat.

Shoeing • Keep the horse’s hooves trimmed and in a healthy condition. If the horse is shod, the shoes should be reset or replaced about every six to eight weeks. Replace worn shoes before a show. It is best to trim the hooves and shoe the horse one to two weeks before the show; this will allow time for the horse to recover if it becomes sore due to short trimming.

• The feet should be clean when you enter the show ring. A hoof dressing may be applied, but avoid those that leave a greasy appearance and attract dust. Use of artificial hoof coloring varies from breed to breed so know your breed rules.

Summary None of the tricks practiced in fitting a horse for showing replaces the need for good feeding, grooming, exercise and training. Be observant and learn new techniques as you watch others.

Add these ideas to your fitting knowledge, and use those that appear to help. Don’t be misled by fads or fancies.

Meat scientists verify benefits of Omega 3 feeding regimen

By K-State Research and Extension News Dennis Nuttelman was pretty sure that Those concerns related to feeding Omega 3 enriched diets to pigs and cows the Omega 3-enriched beef and pork he was selling from a family farm in Nebraska was may soon go away with K-State’s recent not only healthy, but consumers would also findings. think it tasted pretty good.

The university tested meat from animals Now, research from Kansas State Unifed Omega 3’s in a patented process called LIPEX and developed by XFE Products versity is telling him he is right. of Des Moines, Iowa. The diet was fed Meat scientists at the university are to animals at Omega 3 Family Farms of reporting results of a study that indicates Columbus, Nebraska, where Nuttelman is that Omega 3 enriched meat maintains the farm director. its flavor, tenderness and shelf life just as Gonzalez and the K-State meat scienwell as meat that is not enriched with the tists found that the Omega 3 content in the beneficial fatty acid. consumer meat product increased by 178 The human body needs Omega 3 fatty percent. Subsequent taste tests with trained acids to function, but they also have been panelists showed that there was no reported proven to provide substantial health bendifference in the taste, color, tenderness or efits. The U.S. National Institutes of Health shelf life of the meat. reports that some of the benefits of a diet “So what we know is that the level of rich in Omega 3 fatty acids include a lower Omega 3’s are increased, and those conrisk of heart disease, some cancers, agesumers who care about the level of Omega related macular degeneration, rheumatoid 3’s in the meat will pay the premium,” arthritis and possibly even Alzheimer’s Gonzalez said. “The retailer doesn’t have disease. to worry about throwing away the product Omega 3 fatty acids have also been because this product will have a (reliable) shown to improve a baby’s health and development when the mother’s diet includes shelf life.” them during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Nuttelman said that his business had John Gonzalez, a meat scientist at Kantested meat products for more than 15 years with Midwest Labs of Omaha, Nebraska, sas State University, said a past problem but had not previously worked with a pubwith simply adding Omega 3 fatty acids lic university to verify the benefits of the to animals’ diet is that it would cause an Omega 3 products. off-flavor or accelerate discoloration in He added that the patented feeding proconsumer meat from that animal.

“The figure that has been thrown out in cess that his company uses has increased the history of meat science for the past 20 marbling in the meat, which adds flavor. years is that $1 billion per year is lost just “We believe the work that K-State did for on meat being thrown away from being our farm and for XFE Products will bring discolored,” Gonzalez said. “If you actually real value to our programs,” Nuttelman increase Omega 3’s and it has a negative efsaid. “I believe that consumers can look for fect, that’s a bad thing because you may be this product in order to receive very good able to sell for a greater price, but you have Omega 3 levels in their diet, and for sure to throw away more of your products.” the taste will be great.”

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Peculiar People Day

Date celebrated: January 10th Peculiar People Day is here to celebrate the leaders of the strange and unusual, those who refuse to succumb to the world’s idea of what is normal and sane. They challenge the status quo and utterly rebuke the concept that that which is out of the ordinary is bad. Whether they simply dress in their own style, or have very clear ideas of what is right and normal, Peculiar People Day is their opportunity to shine.

History of Peculiar People Day Contrary to what you might think, it has never been the normal people who have set the world in motion. Whenever there has come sweeping change, it has always been at the hands of someone who refuses to accept things as they are, they challenge established ideas and overturn conventions that are sometimes thousands of years old. They seek the horizon of every field to determine what’s there, and bring joy to life by breaking out of the concepts that define ‘a normal and healthy life’.

The people Peculiar People Day was designed to celebrate are those who are just a little out of sync with everyone else.

Maybe they have a particularly strange style of speaking, or an antiquated style of dress, maybe they live a modern life like they’re part of an era ages past. They could be cosplayers or part of the Steampunk Fandom, maybe they play unusual instruments or practice an odd religion (Pastafarianism anyone?). Whatever the case, Peculiar People Day was made for them.

How to Celebrate Peculiar People Day There are two great ways to celebrate Peculiar People day, starting with celebrating those in your life who are already strange and unusual. If you have that friend who always adds a little spice to your life, and makes sure that even the most normal of events is somewhat surreal and off-beat, then Peculiar People Day is your opportunity to give them the recognition and appreciation they deserve.

Peculiar People Day is also your chance to let your freak flag fly if you’re one of the peculiar ones. Don’t let anyone else tell you what is appropriate and normal, get out there and shake up the world with your amazing and unique personality. Remember, it’s always the peculiar ones who change the world, in ways subtle to overarching, so get out there on Peculiar People Day and let them see your inner oddball!

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Bringing space technology to water needs in California vineyards

By Agricultural Research Service ARS scientists are saving water in Calivineyard operators, offering the potential to fornia’s vineyards by using satellite data and save water across more than a million acres computer models to better manage water of vineyards in California. resources.

With water supplies critical in California, Bill Kustas and Martha Anderson are the state’s nut and fruit orchard operators fine-tuning computer models at the ARS are also likely to benefit from these efforts, Hydrology and Remote Sensing Laboratory Kustas says. in Beltsville, Maryland, to help vineyard Over the next two years, the ARS remanagers determine how much water to searchers plan to develop a daily digital apply and when to apply it. The models tap map of evapotranspiration in California’s into satellite data that measure land surface Central Valley, which includes some of the temperature providing information about world’s most productive agricultural lands, soil and vine moisture levels and rates of at a resolution that will give growers a firm water use or “evapotranspiration.” grasp of conditions in specific areas within Winemakers want grapes of uniform their fields. quality, and that can be a challenge with For more information contact Dennis vineyards that have different soils and cliO’Brien, ARS Office of Communications. matic conditions across thousands of acres.

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Poll highlights diversity, optimism in rural Nebraska

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln Most rural Nebraskans view diversity positively, according to the 2017 Nebraska Rural Poll. Overall, few reported being treated less acceptingly in their community because of race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age or economic status.

In the final batch of findings from this year’s Rural Poll – the largest annual poll of rural Nebraskans’ perceptions on quality of life and policy issues – most respondents say diverse viewpoints add value and feel at ease with people from different backgrounds. Just more than half of those surveyed disagree with the statement that they are afraid to disagree with members of other groups for fear of being called prejudiced.

Just 13 percent of respondents say they have been treated less acceptingly in their community because of economic status. However, nonwhite persons are more likely than white, non-Hispanics to say they have been treated unfavorably because of race or ethnicity. Almost four in 10 nonwhites agree with the statement, compared to 3 percent of white, non-Hispanics.

“I am not surprised that the majority of rural Nebraskans feel like they are treated acceptingly in their community,” said L.J. McElravy, assistant professor of agricultural leadership, education and communication. “In general, Nebraskans have a hospitable culture. However, whether people experience ‘Nebraska nice’ may depend, at least in part, on their race, ethnicity, gender or economic status. Clearly, events are not universally experienced the same way and through the same lens, and obvious signs of discrimination may be masked by the generic nature of social etiquette.”

Rural Nebraskans continue to be optimistic about their current situation and the future, according to the poll. Fiftytwo percent of respondents say they are better off this year than five years ago. Only 16 percent said they were worse off, identical to the 2016 survey.

This optimism was also reflected in their outlook on the future, with 48 percent believing they’ll be better off in 10 years – similar to last year’s 46 percent. The percentage of CONTINUED ON PAGE C3

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those who think they’ll be worse off decreased slightly from 20 percent in 2016 to 16 percent this year. The poll was conducted in the spring.

In general, during the past 22 years, more rural Nebraskans surveyed say their community changed for the better in the past year than those who say it changed for the worse. In fact, the gap between the two opinions has widened during the past six years.

A similar trend is present when asked how they believe their community will be 10 years from now. The proportion believing their community will be a better place to live has steadily increased during the past seven years, from 20 percent in 2011 to 28 percent this year.

“Since this is a random sample of households, the majority of our respondents are from micropolitan areas and communities of 2,500 or more residents. Those communities indeed have become better places to live,” said Randy Cantrell, rural sociologist with the Nebraska Rural Futures Institute. “Many communities have invested in physical improvements, new retail and entertainment establishments have opened, telecommunications have opened the door to new possibilities, and much of rural Nebraska has done quite well economically since 2007. So, it is entirely logical that a sizeable portion of the population would not only have benefited from those changes, but would expect such progress to continue.”

The 22nd annual University of Nebraska-Lincoln poll was sent to 6,244 households in 86 Nebraska counties in March and April. Results are based on 1,972 responses, a response rate of 32 percent. The margin of error is plus or minus 2 percent. Complete results are available at https:// ruralpoll.unl.edu.

The university’s Department of Agricultural Economics conducts the poll in cooperation with the Nebraska Rural Futures Institute with funding from Nebraska Extension and the Agricultural Research Division in the university’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

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Raising Nebraska wins international award for “Living Soils” exhibit

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News Raising Nebraska, the award-winning of impressive soil “monoliths”, which are ag literacy experience on the Nebraska large preserved samples of various soil State Fairgrounds, has again received intypes across the state. ternational recognition for its innovation in A video kiosk features interviews with connecting consumers with their food and soil experts answering curious questions the families who grow it. such as “What’s the difference between soil The “Living Soils” exhibit at Raising and dirt?” Animated videos adjacent to a Nebraska tied for first place in its division large walkable map of Nebraska take visiin the category of “Newly Established or tors down into the ground beneath their feet Evolving Program/Exhibit That Promotes to illustrate the various soil types, geology Agriculture to the Public” in the 2017 Agand underground water depth in selected ricultural Awards Program sponsored by the Nebraska counties.

International Association of Fairs & ExposiInformation from “Living Soils” has been tions (IAFE). Raising Nebraska shared first transformed into curriculum that is being place with the Maryland State Fair. delivered in schools across the state.

This is the fourth IAFE award that Rais“To date, the Living Soils curriculum ing Nebraska has won since it opened in has been presented to more than 1500 August 2014. students from Omaha to Bayard,” Janning “We had a great team working on this said. “We’re focused on taking the Raising exhibit,” said Beth Janning, a Nebraska ExNebraska experience beyond the building tension educator based at Raising Nebraska. in Grand Island and into classrooms and “We enlisted the expertise of a number of communities.” people—from state soils scientists to farmThe exhibit was funded through a grant ers, from University of Nebraska-Lincoln from the Nebraska Environmental Trust. faculty to museum exhibit professionals.”

Raising Nebraska is open Monday “Living Soils” is a multimedia experithrough Friday throughout the year. Raising ence that includes an interactive game, Nebraska is a cooperative effort between informative graphics and photos, tactile the Nebraska State Fair, the Nebraska Deexperiences, informative pictorial flip partment of Agriculture and the Institute of books, a demonstration on the depth of the Agriculture and Natural Resources at the root system of prairie grasses and a series University of Nebraska–Lincoln. ##### At the Rocky Mountain Front Eagle Migration Area west of Great Falls, MT more golden eagles have been seen in a single day than anywhere else in the country.

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American Hay Master 500 series stack wagon.....................$7500 John Deere 6600 combine, gas, pickup header......... COMING IN Massey-Ferguson 510 combine with Perkins diesel............ CALL Hesston 1014 12-ft. swather........... .......................... NEEDS WORK New Holland 855 round baler.$3850 Vermeer 605K round baler....$5000 New Holland 315 square baler 14x18................................$2750 1953 GMC pickup with retriever....... .........................................$3500 North Star 3 pt. wood chipper...$1200 Soilmover 3-1/2 yard scraper...$3500 Woods 3-point snow blower, 66”..... .........................................$2500

8-ft. skid steer quick attach front blade................................. $2500 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 Front Dozer Blade with manual adjust. Fits various models......$2500 Wagner loader for Ford 8N, 9N, and NAA. Complete with front pump & mounts............................... $1500 White Cab to fit Oliver 55 Series tractor...................MAKE OFFER

PARTS UNITS

Ford 3000 3 cylinder diesel, Select-oSpeed, good tires...PARTING OUT Oliver 1755, 77 & 1855.. FOR PARTS

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.

MISCELLANEOUS

BEN-SER SE63 63” snow blower with frame. Runs off rear PTO, fits 40-60 hp tractor...........$2500 Running gear.........................$1000 Cement mixer, 3-pt., hydraulic driven.......................................$995 Sprayer, 200 gallon with booms and hand gun, 3-pt..................$1500 Massey Ferguson 302 loader/backhoe.......................................$5500 Shaver HD8 front mount post driver.......................................$1295 Heavy duty post hole auger, 3-pt..... ...........................................$995 Major tractor..........................$1000 Bush Hog 3-pt., 12-ft. chisel plow... .........................................$1250

USED TRACTORS

John Deere 3020 diesel, Du-Al loader.. ....................................... Coming In Ford 6600 with Du-Al loader........$7250 Ford 4000 gas, loader, front blade, Select-O-Speed.....................$3500 International Super C restored..$3500

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By Sean Brotherson, Ph.D., Family Science Specialist, NDSU Extension Service Working in agriculture is accompanied by managing a variety of stresses on a regular basis. Learning to control events, attitudes and responses day in and day out will help you manage those hectic, stressful times.

Control Events To reduce the pileup of too many stressful events at one time, farmers and ranchers can control some situations.

Plan ahead. Don’t procrastinate. Replace worn machinery parts during the off season.

Before key seasons (harvest, etc.), discuss who can be available to run for parts, care for livestock, etc.

Set priorities and plan your time. Decide what has to be done today and what can wait until tomorrow.

Say no to extra commitments that you do not have time to do.

Simplify your life. If possible, reduce your financial dependence on others.

Schedule stressful events within your control, such as elective surgery.

Control Attitudes How those in farming or ranching view situations is a key factor in creating or eliminating unwanted stress.

See the big picture: “I’m glad that tire blew out here rather than on that next hill.”

List all the stresses you have. Identify those you can change; accept the ones you cannot change.

Shift your focus from worrying to problem solving.

Think about how to turn your challenges into opportunities.

Notice what you have accomplished rather than what you failed to do.

Set realistic goals and expectations daily. Give up trying to be perfect.

Control Responses Focus on relaxing your body and mind. Whether you are walking, driving or phoning, do it slowly and relax.

Tune in to your body. Notice any early signs of stress and let them go.

Take care of your body. Exercise regularly and eat wellbalanced meals.

Limit your intake of stimulants such as coffee, sodas and tea.

Avoid smoking cigarettes, using alcohol or other drugs, or using tranquilizers or sleeping pills.

Tense and then relax each part of your body from toes to head, one part at a time.

Take a break. Climb down from your tractor and do a favorite exercise.

Take three deep breaths slowly, easily. Let go of unnecessary stress.

Stop to reflect or daydream for 10 minutes. Close your eyes and take a short mental vacation to a place you really enjoy.

Think positive thoughts: “I can and will succeed.”

Look for the humor in things that you do.

Balance your work and play. Give time and energy to both of them.

Find someone with whom you can talk about your worries and frustrations.

Seek help when you need it. All of us have times when we can benefit from professional help or support.

Unwind before bedtime. Do stretching exercises, listen to soothing music, practice rewinding deeply and be thankful for any blessings you received today.

Get sufficient and restful sleep.

Farmers, ranchers, and their family members and employees can learn to manage their stresses well, even during planting, harvesting or times of difficulty. The key is to be flexible and maintain a balanced lifestyle. Make time daily to take care of yourself because your work is vital to all of us.

Resources The stress in farming has always existed, but levels can soar during times of high costs and low returns. University of Minnesota Extension recommends some programs that can help farmers and their family members, as well as those who work closely with them: Down on the Farm: Supporting Farmers in Stressful Times is a new Minnesota Department of Agriculture program for professionals who interact with farmers, including agency staff, Extension educators, veterinarians, bankers, farm consultants, health care workers, clergy and more.

Three-hour workshops teach ways to recognize and respond when a farmer or farm family member may need help. The CONTINUED ON PAGE C7

Ways to manage your stresses

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generously sponsored program is available at no cost to participants. Register for workshops at www.mdadownonthefarm.eventbrite.com.

Extension offers free, confidential one-to-one counseling for farmers experiencing financial stress. To set up a confidential appointment with an Extension farm financial analyst, call the Farm Information Line at 1-800-232-9077.

Farmer-Lender Mediation (FLM) is an Extension program that provides trained, neutral mediators work to find solution to financial and legal issues between farmers and their lenders. The mediation is confidential and costs less than court litigation. More details on FLM are available by calling 218-935-5785.

Other resources are available to Minnesota farmers through organizations like Farmers Legal Action Group, Minnesota Farm Advocates, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Farm Business Management, Crisis Connection and personal counseling.

Stress in farming will never go away, but there is assistance available to those working through difficult times on the farm.

National Suicide Hopeline Network: 800-SUICIDE National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-TALK

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1975 Massey Ferguson MF4500 rough terrain forklift, diesel, 5000 lb. capacity, 21-ft. mast, 7700 hours, one owner.

2012 John Deere 544K loader, 3rd valve, quick attach, 4 & 1 bucket, 2900 hours, clean.

1991 Chevrolet Cheyenne 3500 service truck, 5000 lb. crane, diesel, automatic, only 24,000 original miles, very clean.

Keep the doctor away

If you need medical treatment but can’t afford a doctor, consider a walk-in clinic. Walk-in clinics can be found in many drug and even department stores. You’ll see a nurse or nurse practitioner and may get everything you need, with the convenience of the pharmacy on-site.

Besides the quick service and low cost you’ll appreciate the extended evening and weekend hours. Remember that these clinics are meant for minor illnesses and injuries such as colds, and flus, sprained muscles, pinkeye, burns, and ear infections. If your situation goes beyond the scope of the clinic, you’ll be advised to see a doctor.

1984 Case W24 loader, grapple fork, 3rd valve, 4 & 1 bucket, cab, heat, only 977, like new condition.

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

##### Do not corner something that you know is meaner than you.

2009 Terex T1100 mini loader, 3rd valve, quick attach, grapple fork, pallet forks, 4318 hours.

1998 Case 721B loader, 3rd valve, 8.3 Cummins, 1292 hours, one owner, tight clean.

1997 Ford F450 fire truck, gas, automatic, fire unit, 87,618 miles.

2007 Sullivan 210 cfm air compressor, John Deere diesel, trailer mounted, dual pressure, 1600 hours.

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

2001 Multi Quip 60KW generator, JD diesel, 120/240/480 volt, 1-3 phase, low hours, pristine condition.

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Big Sky Equipment Co.

Phone 406-278-3277 Sales Toll-free 1-800-332-7541 Kurt Christiaens 279-3486 home, 450-3277 cell FAX 1-406-278-7882 Gary Brown 278-3373 home, 788-9033 cell Conrad, Montana website: www.4newholland.com

Big Sky Equipment would like to thank our customers for their patronage in 2017

Parts - After Hours Emergency 450-3227

Service Corey Combs 271-5435 home, 781-7678 cell Gary Brown 278-3373 home, 788-9033 cell

LOADER TRACTORS

END OF YEAR INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE

Hold-over New Holland Big Baler 340 Hold-over New Holland T6.155 with loader Hold-over New Holland Powerstar T4.75 with loader Hold-over New Holland P2060 air drill with air cart Flexi-Coil 5500 fold back drill

Call Big Sky for all your

Hold-over specials on New Holland loader tractors.

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Extra savings available when paired with a New Holland hay tool!

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Flexi-Coil 5500 fold back drill, 70ft., 12” spacing, 4.5” steel press wheels, 4350 tow between tank. Very nice condition. Let’s Deal!.........

Was $109,900.....HUGE SAVINGS!............ .......................................................$89,900 Huge Discounts available on Hold-Over New Holland P2060 air drill with P1060 cart, 70-ft., 12” spacing.....................

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Call 800-332-7541

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SKID STEER LOADERS

We are carrying an excellent selection of skid steer loaders with great pricing available.

Huge inventory of pallet forks and bale spears on hand, call today.

GREAT VALUE ON ALL DRILLS IN STOCK

2015 Morris 9450 air cart, tow between, mechanical drive, dual fan. Like new.... ........Let’s Deal

Ezee-On 7400 40-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 160 bushel cart, ground driven fan. Very good condition..................................Just Traded

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Big Sky Equipment Co. Phone 406-278-3277 Sales Toll-free 1-800-332-7541 Kurt Christiaens 279-3486 home, 450-3277 cell FAX 1-406-278-7882 Gary Brown 278-3373 home, 788-9033 cell Conrad, Montana website: www.4newholland.com

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APACHE SPRAYERS USED COMBINES

2012 Apache AS1020 self-propelled, Top-Con X20 with RTK, Auto-Steer, Auto-Boom, 100-ft. booms, 5 section control.................. $159,900

USED HAYING EQUIPMENT

New Holland TR75, Ford engine, hydro drive, good rubber, 960 22-ft. header with batt reel.

Good machine for only......................$16,995 2011 Case IH 7088 combine, rock trap, AFX rotor, internal chopper.................Just Traded

2011 Apache AS1020 self-propelled, 42 inch crop clearance, 100-ft. boom, 5 ball valves, Raven Envizio monitor with Autosteer, Auto Boom and AccuBoom, inductor........ $156,500

SPRAYERS

Flexi-Coil S67XL wheel boom, 120-ft. wheel boom, manual fold, 1500 gallon tank, FlexConHesston 8100 self-propelled windrower, 14-ft. trol or Raven interface, TeeJet double nozzle hay head, 25-ft. draper header...Just Traded bodies, inductor cone, hydro pump, 6 ball New Holland 1475 swing tongue mower condivalves, foam marker, windscreens, 18.4x26 tioner, 14-ft. sickle head, rubber conditioner. diamond tires (U21171) Reduced........$5995 Very clean.............................................$8995 Flexi-Coil S67XL suspended boom, 1600 galJohn Deere 946 mower conditioner, 13.5-ft. cut, lon tank, 90-ft. booms, windscreens, lug tire, flail conditioner.............. Excellent Condition Flextrol Auto Rate, foam marker, rinse tank...

New Holland 688 round baler, net/twine$11,900 . . ........................................Now only $19,900 New Holland 688 round baler, net/twine$11,900 2005 Flexi-Coil S67XL suspended, 1600 galNew Holland 688 round baler, net/twine$11,900 lon, 90-ft. booms, windscreens, Auto Rate, 2009 Case IH RB564 round baler, net/twine.

SP655 controller................................$19,900 Good condition.............................Let’s Deal!

2008 Case IH RB564 round baler, twine............ 2007 Brandt SB4000 suspended boom, 1600 gallon tank, 90-ft. booms, 5 section, single .......................................................Let’s Deal nozzle bodies, wind cones, Trimble Field IQ..

Vermeer R23 hydraulic driven rake. Good con...........................................................$19,900 dition.....................................................$7995 Swather transport trailer, sideways pull style..... ..............................................................$5250

TRACTORS

2010 Case IH 7120 combine, yield and moisture, rock traps, duals, leather seat. Very nice condition...................................................Call Us Case IH 7120 combine, rock trap, 24-ft. unloading auger. Nice machine.....................Call Us Case IH 1680 combine, rock trap...Just Traded Case IH 1480 combine with 810 24-ft. header... ...........................................................$12,500

2009 John Deere 9870STS, well equipped, 2014 640D draper header. Very good condition.

Rental. Reduced...............................Call Us

NEW & USED HEADERS

MacDon D60 45-ft. draper header with pickup reel, transport. Let’s Deal!............................. .......................Was $72,500.....NOW $67,900 2011 Honey Bee SP36 36-ft. draper header, good condition............................Just Traded 2007 New Holland 94C 36-ft. draper header, dual knife, pickup reel, transport........$39,900 Case IH 1010 30-ft. header, batt reel, oil-bath wobble drive.................................. Let’s Deal Case IH 1010 30-ft. header, batt reel, oil-bath wobble drive...............................Just Traded 2014 John Deere 640D draper header. Rental.

Reduced................................................. Call Case IH 1015 pickup header............. Let’s Deal 1996 Case IH 9370 tractor, powershift transmis- Case IH 1015 pickup header............. Let’s Deal sion. Very clean tractor......................$67,500 Case IH 1015 pickup header, Swathmaster atSteiger 9150 4WD, L10 Cummins 300 hp, 12 tachment............................................$10,900 speed powershift, 4 remotes, 520/85R38 du- 1995 Case IH 1015 15-ft. pickup header, Victory als @ 85%, recent reman front & rear axles. attachment............................................$8995 Includes EZ-Guide 250 with EZ-Steer. Good Case IH 1015 15-ft. pickup header, Victory atcondition....................................Was $49,900 tachment...............................................$6500 ...........Then $42,900.....NOW ONLY $39,900 1979 Versatile 875 tractor, 4 remotes, 20.8x38 dual tires @ 70%, 7417 hours. Engine overhauled at 5741 hours.........................$18,900 Compare to new at close to $100,000 2005 Trail-Eze 80HT drop deck equipment trailer with 2-stage hydraulic tail, 80,000 lb GVW, triple axle, hydraulic winch, slide outs widen John Deere 1600 chisel plow, 35-ft., set up with to 13-ft., good rubber.................Was $52,500 liquid fertilizer kit...................................$4995 .................................................. Now $49,900

TRAILER

Case IH 1015-12 pickup header..............$4900 International 810 13-ft. pickup header, Rake-up raking pickup. Very little use.................$8995 New Holland 960 13-ft. pickup header with Sund attachment............................................$2995 New Holland 960 13-ft. pickup header less attachment...............................................$1495 Massey 1859 13-ft. pickup head less attachment........................................................$995 MacDon R85 16-ft. rotary header, steel conditioner, reconditioned...................... Let’s Deal New Holland 2216 hay header, good sickle condition. Nice header................Just Traded New Holland 2330BF header adapter, fits most New Holland bidirectional tractors........$3995

BALE PROCESSORS

MISC. EQUIPMENT

Big Sky Equipment is looking for a service tech to add to our team. Skills should include knowledge in modern hydraulic and electrical systems, as well as general farm equipment repair.

We offer a modern shop, excellent service vehicles, and equipment, plus very competitive wages, and benefits. Call or stop by to discuss a possible career with Big Sky Equipment Co.

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Bale King 880 bale processor.................$9500 Vermeer BPX7000 bale processor..........$8995

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We have tickets to the MAGIE! Stop by our office just off the bypass south of Conrad to get your free tickets.

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2011 Ram 3500 ST

2003 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT

Quad cab, 5.9 Cummins, automatic, loaded, short box .. $17,900

Crew cab, Cumins, automatic, loaded, long box, SRW, one owner . .......................... $27,000

2016 Ram 3500 SLT

Mega cab, 6.4 Hemi, loaded, heated seats, single rear wheels ...... .......................... $39,500

2013 Ram 2500 Laramie

Crew cab, Hemi, heated leather, short box, low miles ............... $36,500

2015 Ram 2500 Laramie

Crew cab, 6.4 Hemi, heated leather, Ram box .................. $39,500

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Crew cab, Hemi, heated leather, short box ....... .......................... $32,900

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Crew cab, Hemi, loaded, heated seats .......... .......................... $36,500

2014 Toyota Tundra SR5-TRD

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2015 Ram 1500 Laramie

2013 Ram 1500 Laramie

Crew cab, Hemi, heated leather ............. $31,900

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The MWGA announces new officers and directors

The Montana Wool Growers Association (MWGA) is pleased to report its new officers and directors. The new directors and officers were approved by MWGA’s membership during the Association’s 134th Annual Convention, which was held in Billings on November 30th-December 2nd.

The weather was unusually nice this year which made travel to the convention easier than in years past. Participants at the convention discussed a wide range of topics impacting Montana’s sheep and wool industry, including lambing barn practices, ranch family business management and transition planning, sheep production and research developments, economic ranch tools for sheep producers, grizzly bear delisting, ag safety, and wool outlook and trends.

American Sheep Industry President Mike Corn attended the convention and provided MWGA’s membership with an update on the national sheep industry and the issues that ASI has been working on. There was a great turnout for the Speed Shear Competition and Calcutta with funds being raised for the MSU Sheep Shearing School and the Eastern MT Fire Relief fund. The annual “Make It With Wool” Fashion Review and the “Mutton Busting” competition were held Saturday night at the banquet and provided convention goers with worthwhile entertainment to round out the event.

The MWGA also used the convention to recognize the important work provided by its members to Montana’s rural communities, and took the opportunity to introduce its membership to its newly elected President and board members.

• Kevin Halverson of Big Timber, was elected to take the reins as President of the MWGA: Halverson 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.

MWGA is fortunate to have Halverson as a leader in the industry. Kevin takes pride in the association and looks forward to promoting Montana’s sheep and wool products and advocating for its producer’s rights.

Halverson replaces Dave McEwen of Galata as President.

McEwen served the sheep industry faithfully for the previous two year period. Halverson had a few things to say in regards to Dave’s time spent on the board.

“The MWGA wants to thank Dave McEwen for the last two years as President of the organization. His tireless efforts on wildlife issues concerning the bighorn sheep, grizzly bears, and wolves has allowed MWGA to have face to face meetings with FWP to find common ground and work cooperatively to find practical solutions to different issues.

Dave has also spent a lot of time working to keep a Sheep Extension Specialist in place and the Montana Wool Lab funded. He has done that by attending legislative hearings and having a good rapport with the MSU staff and MSU President Waded Cruzado. His dedication to the sheep industry is unsurpassed and the board will still rely on his expertise. Thanks Dave.”

• Ken McKamey of Cascade was selected by the MWGA board members to assume the duties of the Vice President: Ken is a 3rd generation sheep producer from Great Falls.

Ken and his wife Phyllis, have three children, Tracy, Kendra and Tadej. Ken and Phyllis along with Tracy and son in Law Simon run a cattle and sheep operation near Great Falls on the Smith River. Ken served on the Cascade County Farm Bureau board for 15 years, 11 as secretary-treasurer and was a past president of the Foothills Livestock Association.

He currently serves on the board of the Smith River Habitat Project.

• Dave Scott of Whitehall is one of the newest members of the MWGA board representing District 1: Dave is a first generation sheep producer in Whitehall. He and his wife, Jenny, run 200 Polypay ewes on intensively grazed irrigated pasture. They market their lamb through their lamb company, Montana Highland Lamb, serving restaurants, institutions, stores, and direct customers in SW Montana. Dave is an affiliate member of the American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control and works off the farm as a livestock specialist for the National Center for Appropriate Technology and its ATTRA Program.

• Michael Green of Cohagen returns to the MWGA Board representing District 3.

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Are you seeing white mold?

By Eli Gindele, Clearwater, Polk and Red Lake counties, Minnesota extension Fundamentals: White mold (also named Sclerotinia stem rot) is a common and destructive disease that tends to be sporadic across the northern U.S and Canada. Although it can be a serious problem in many areas, certain areas are more prone to this disease than others. For example, in the central Midwest white mold is especially common in SE Minnesota, NE Iowa, and NW Illinois. White mold is favored by prolonged wet and cool weather when the plants are flowering in July.

This disease is difficult to manage and resistant varieties are a partial solution to this perennial problem.

Symptoms: Lesions usually develop first at stem nodes during or after flowering. The lesions expand and the tops of the plants become grayish-green and then wilt and die. Infected stems often become soft and watery, and become covered with white moldy growth in moist conditions. Dry, dead stems can develop a bleached, white appearance. Hard, black sclerotia that look similar to rodent droppings develop on or inside infected stems and pods. Scattered dead plants can often be seen standing upright in affected fields, or plants can be killed in patches.

Conditions and Timing that Favor Disease: The occurrence of white mold varies widely from year to year and from location to location depending in a large part on weather conditions. Wet and cool weather during flowering is required for this disease to develop, and plants are usually killed after closure of the plant canopy. Other factors that may favor development of white mold include high plant populations, high fertility, narrow rows, protected fields and parts of fields where plants dry slowly, lack of air circulation under soybean canopy, and possibly early planting. Tillage has not been shown to be consistently associated with this disease.

Causal Pathogen: White mold is caused by the fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. This fungus survives from year-to-year in soil or stems in the form of hard black masses of mycelium (sclerotia).

The sclerotia germinate near the soil surface to form small tan-to-gray mushroom-shaped structures called apothecia, which produce ascospores that spread via air currents to infect dead soybean flowers. The infection then spreads into the stems. Seed lots can be contaminated with sclerotia, and seeds can be infected with the pathogen. The host range of this pathogen includes many broadleaf crops and other plants, but not corn or small grains.

Disease Management: Selection of soybean varieties with some level of resistance to white mold can be helpful in managing this disease.

Low plant populations or wide rows may help to reduce white mold severity, but these tactics do not always make a difference. Where irrigation is used, reduce irrigation frequency during flowering. Seed should be free of Sclerotinia contamination and infection. Long-term rotation with corn or small grains may reduce white mold. Foliar fungicides may be helpful, but have generally performed inconsistently and may not be economically beneficial for managing this disease.

The MWGA announces new officers and directors

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EXCAVATORS & PARTS

2009 Ammann 55” smooth drum compactor, cab and heat, 950 hours.............................$36,000

2008 John Deere 200D LC hydraulic thumb, hydraulic quick attach, 60” bucket, good undercarriage, 8600 hours....................$68,500 Komatsu excavator buckets, 200 and 300 size.........Call for Price

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1992 Cat 980F, 5.5 cubic yard GP bucket, cab, heat, 30% tires, needs some pin work....$30,000

CRAWLER/DOZERS

1986 Cat 936 wheel loader, 2.75 cubic yard bucket, quick attach, cab and heat.................$33,000 2007 Case 450 skid steer, 2 speed, ride control, new tires, new bucket, cab with heat, air conditioning, 4600 hours....................$22,900

1997 Deere 650G, 6 way blade, EROPS, ripper, 90% undercarriage, 5650 hours. Nice!..... $36,500

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Michael is a rancher from Garfield County. Following graduation from MSU in 1991, Michael and his wife Thelma moved back to the family ranch at Cohagen. They raised sheep and cattle with his father Melvin and brother Dennis, including selling Targhee rams at the Montana Ram Sale. They continue to ranch now with their two sons Kendall and TJ. In addition to ranching, Michael is a local brand inspector, and a member of the Jordan school board.

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 multilevel 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.

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Wading through the economics of drones

By Cheryl Wachenheim, Professor, NDSU Agribusiness and Applied Economics Department data transfer after the drone lands. Camera “It’s supposed to be automatic, but acturesolution and data collection capacity are ally you have to press this button,” John indeed amazing but take a lot of bandwidth Brunner says in his novel, “Stand on Zanto transfer. zibar.”

Any number of additional things can go Thinking about the speed at which dronewrong or work differently than expected related technology has developed for use and unless you have an on-call technician in agriculture in recent years reminds me or nearby service center, the time required of this quote from Brunner’s 1968 novel. to service the drone or its components, or A year ago, we were thinking about drone sort out the data transfer, may exceed the use to help tackle jobs that fell under one usefulness of the information. Reliability or more of the four D’s: dirty, dangerous, is important. difficult or dull.

This statement is amplified because of The field has evolved quickly. I couldn’t an alternative data-gathering technology write fast enough as I listened to a former that is growing in timeliness and reliability: student talk about changes in the industry. satellites. As the number of satellites gracAs a drone and service sales professional, ing our skies increases, some services are his optimism was unbridled. He spoke of advertising even daily images, reducing the the industry having moved from innovators all-important risk associated with less-thanto early adopters, a textbook characterizaperfect conditions for visual images. tion that brought forward a smile from this Putting aside operational considerations, aging teacher. let’s consider the value side of the equation: He is not alone in his belief that the techWill the information generate enough value nology today has considerable, almost imto justify its cost, including that of your mediate, potential to generate information time? Will it be used to facilitate managethat improves our ability to make decisions. ment decisions that improve the efficiency And his excitement was contagious; after and profitability of your operation? our visit, I, too, felt optimistic in recomAnswering these questions requires you mending serious consideration by farmers to ask yourself what information you will and ranchers. use and in what form, to make what deciIn the name of due diligence, before putsions. In other words, what will you do with ting words to paper, I spent the next day the information the technology promises asking others for their thoughts. I spoke with and how will it improve your ability to an Extension agent and two colleagues who make decisions? What are these decisions, have spent some time considering the evoluand how much better are they made with tion of this innovation and its place in the this information? tool kits of our operators and their supportFor example, you once may have asked: ing industries. And I talked at length with Does the emergence rate justify replanting three North Dakota farmers who adopted the the field? Can I reduce man-hour requiretechnology early and have waded through ments associated with my herd? Today, data collection, connectivity, interpretation more likely examples are associated with and use. These conversations and additional cost-saving variable-rate application based research have tempered my optimism. on real-time imagery, heat detection using The process of making the adoption thermal imagery and the use of imagery to decision continues to consider the same better understand management issues such factors as those of other farm or ranch inas water pooling. put decisions. An added caveat is that, like The questions are simple to pose but more self-driving machinery, yield monitors and challenging to answer. When I reflect back variable-rate application technology, when on the enthusiasm of the sales professional, drones are applied to their potential, they what occurs to me is that he is one of many remove human subjectivity. The technology experts available to help you work through exists to gather data, and in theory, with these questions for your operation. some operational reality-check stipulations, Sales professionals may argue that tighter analysis can provide information that can be margins require producers to find more applied to our operations through automated operational efficiencies, such as those this processes. technology can help provide, and that eviSo, what stops me from outright recomdence demonstrates that the technology can mending farmers and ranchers adopt the do so accurately, quickly and at relatively technology and move into the conversation low cost. of choosing the right drone package? I see Asking the sales professionals for specific two relevant considerations: a potential gap evidence of this for your operation is reabetween how things could and do work, sonable. Once you understand the potential, and how they might be implemented and a final litmus test I suggest about whether a manifest themselves. The first is associated drone is right for you is whether you will use with operational details, and the second, the information. Do you, for example, use with achieving full value. the data from your yield monitor to make Operationally, the concept begins with recurring decisions regarding input use? the launch. Once in flight, the drone colOne year ago, my advice on adopting lects data that are transferred real-time to a drones to facilitate decision-making in system waiting to turn them into useful inproduction agriculture bordered on “it formation. The system presents information depends.” Consideration of the adoption in a format conducive to its use in making decision has evolved with the technology, decisions that contribute to net return. but the advice remains the same and is parThe pathways are well-defined. The inticularly tempered for operators, compared formation could come to us or our machinwith their crop consultant counterparts. ery through maps or variable-rate or other Work through the value-contribution recommendations; it is information that economics for your operation, and visit helps us make profitable decisions. Often with farm or service operators who already mentioned are in-season applications of have employed drone technology. You may pesticides or nitrogen, or early warning for discover some unexpected considerations, animal health concerns. such as an inability to recognize the overThe reality can be somewhat different. head power lines that may cross your fields, Enter the person who must observe the redundancies with data collection methods flight and, unless you are in a prime locayou use, or factors limiting the degree to tion for cellular service, the need for manual CONTINUED ON PAGE C13

Is sub-Saharan Africa the world’s next breadbasket?

By Haley Apel, IANR Media While there is huge potential for sub-Saharan Africa to increase agricultural productivity, the odds that the region will become the world’s next breadbasket are low, according to a new study from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL).

Breadbaskets are regions that produce a large and stable surplus of one or more major food crops that not only meet local demand, but substantially contribute to the food supply in other regions. By this definition, there are only a few major breadbaskets in the world. The only rain-fed corn and soybean breadbaskets are the U.S. Corn Belt, Brazilian Cerrados and Argentinean Pampas.

“Even though there are not very many breadbaskets, they are critically important because they account for a major part of global food production,” said Patricio Grassini, assistant professor of agronomy and horticulture at Nebraska and a co-author of the study.

Current yields in sub-Saharan Africa are well below what could be achieved given the region’s farmable land and annual rainfall. The area receives more rainfall per year than other breadbaskets around the world. Given these factors, there is a persistent narrative that sub-Saharan Africa has the potential to become a grain breadbasket if production is intensified.

However, the study noted that a lack of data on soil depths that will support root growth has limited rigorous evaluations of how well sub-Saharan soils can support high, stable yields.

According to Grassini, this is a critical parameter because deeper soils can buffer against rain-free periods. Current soildepth data lacks adequate underpinning data, Grassini said.

Soils in the U.S. Corn Belt are deep and young, laid down during the past 20,000 years, whereas sub-Saharan soils are weathered and much older, dating back at least 540 million years. In the U.S. Corn Belt, the soils are deeper than 1.5 meters.

For this study, researchers used data provided by the Global Yield Gap and Water Productivity Atlas for 105 locations in major corn-producing countries in the region.

Researchers explored a number of different soil-depth scenarios – from 0.5 to 1.5 meters – to determine production potential for sub-Saharan Africa.

Soils in the U.S. Corn Belt, such as this soil in Iowa, are deep and young, laid down during the past 20,000 years.

Sub-Saharan soils are weathered and much older, dating back at least 540 million years.

“We found that for the region to meet its own demand and have a small surplus of (corn), they need to have the same soil depth as soils in the U.S. Corn Belt, and that is very unlikely,” said Nicolas Guilpart, a former postdoctoral researcher at Nebraska and a co-author of the study. Guilpart is now an associate professor at AgroParisTech in France.

Co-author Kenneth Cassman, emeritus professor at Nebraska and fellow of the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute, said rapidly increasing demand could also limit sub-Saharan Africa’s breadbasket potential.

“By 2050, the population of sub-Saharan Africa is expected to more than double,” he said. “This means that even if agricultural production intensifies, it will likely not be able to produce a surplus of food to be exported to global markets.”

The results of the study were published in the latest issue of Environmental Research Letters (http://iopscience.iop. org/article/10.1088/1748-9326/aa9003).

Support for the research was provided by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute.

Additional co-authors include researchers from Wageningen University and ISRIC-World Soil Information, both in the Netherlands, and the International Crops Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics in Kenya.

Wading through the economics of drones CONTINUED FROM PAGE C12

which you can put the information to use, such as your existing equipment set.

A final note of caution: Be aware that imagery and other data captured by drones is limited to understanding “what is.” While comparison through time and between fields can provide considerable insight, it will complement, not replace, the “ground truth.”

Your personal experience with your farm and what it produces, be it plant- or animal-based, and seeing the fields and livestock yourself, continue to go a long way toward understanding the “why.”

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who uses planned-over food

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service “What do you think?” my husband asked as I took a taste of the piping hot casserole.

“It’s kind of bland. It needs more pepper,” I said a little too quickly.

I noticed his expression resembled that of a sad puppy. I had criticized the entree he made.

Note to self: Always compliment the cook.

“But it’s good overall,” I quickly added as I sprinkled more pepper on top of the turkey tetrazzini casserole made with our Thanksgiving leftovers.

“Yes, that’s better,” he noted after adding more pepper to his own portion.

Let’s take a step back in time. When we were married in 1993, I introduced him to the northwestern Minnesota cuisine of the Norwegian-American variety from my childhood. In those early years, he sampled tater tot hot dish, rice hot dish, scalloped potatoes and other comforting one-dish meals.

Yes, they were quite “bland” in color and flavor, compared with other cuisine.

He wasn’t particularly impressed with those early meals.

He wouldn’t say anything, but he would go to the fridge during dinner. He’d return with the hot pepper sauce and drip it over most casseroles.

People of German ancestry must like more spice, I thought to myself back then. I guess I have converted my husband’s palate through these almost 25 years.

As we prepared food for our growing family, we always have been careful about tossing food. Our parents grew up during lean times in the U.S. and they passed along their frugal habits, which is a good thing. We use our leftovers in a variety of ways.

Unfortunately, leftovers often have a bad reputation. They may get forgotten in the back of your refrigerator and later thrown out. Instead of letting them go to waste, you can turn extra food items into planned-overs.

For example, during the holiday season, you might have roast turkey or chicken. Shred the planned-over roasted poultry, add some mayonnaise, chopped celery and spices and use it to make sandwiches. Or add some salsa and use it for chicken tacos. Simmer it with barbecue sauce and make sandwiches. Make some chicken-vegetable soup or a pot pie.

If you make spaghetti sauce with meat, use the remaining sauce to make lasagna or homemade pizza, or freeze it for a quick dinner later.

If you cook a beef roast, use the planned-over meat to make soup, stew or stir-fry. Shred it, add some barbecue sauce and serve it on buns.

If you decide to cook large quantities, be aware that perishable food can become a food safety issue if it is not cooled promptly. Most foods, including meat, casseroles, rice, beans, baked potatoes, cooked vegetables, and cut-up fruit and vegetables, are perishable. Perishable foods should spend no more than two hours at room temperature. Use refrigerated planned-over foods within a few days.

To keep your planned-overs safe, divide large amounts of leftovers into small, shallow containers for quick cooling.

Slice meat into smaller pieces. Thick foods, such as stew, should be no more than 2 inches deep in a shallow container.

Freeze planned-overs in recipe-sized portions. Label the container with the date and type of food.

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Date celebrated: January 27th All budding gardeners out there, who enjoy growing new plants, will enjoy Seed Swap Day. Although people have been swapping seeds since time began, nowadays people usually buy seeds and thee old skill of swapping seeds is disappearing from our culture. The first official seed swap day was held on 26th January 2006, in Washington DC, and is now a national ‘day’. It’s a day where gardeners can come together and swap the seeds from their best plants, which is great for improving the biodiversity, in the local area.

Why not have a seed day party with friends and neighbours; or your local allotment group, if you own an allotment? Everyone must bring some of their own seeds to swap, so try breaking away from the usual, and swap yours with an heirloom variety instead. Everyone attending the event could bring something to share, how about something made from their own produce?!

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Here’s the turkey casserole. It’s creamy and comforting.

You can adjust the amount of pepper to your taste and the amount of salt to suit any sodium restrictions.

Turkey Tetrazzini 1 (8-ounce) package thin spaghetti, cooked as directed 1 Tbsp. butter 1/2 c. finely chopped onion 1/2 c. finely chopped celery 3/4 c. carrots (matchstick size) 1 c. sliced mushrooms (optional) 1/2 tsp. ground pepper (or more to taste) 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 c. flour 1/2 c. white wine (or sherry) 4 c. chicken broth, reduced sodium 4 ounces light cream cheese (low fat) 1 c. Parmesan cheese (divided to use 1/2 cup first) 3/4 c. frozen peas 2 c. turkey meat, cooked and shredded (or chicken) 1/2 c. dry breadcrumbs (for topping with Parmesan cheese) Preheat oven to 350 F. Cook pasta as directed on package, drain and set aside. Melt butter in a sauté pan. Add onion, celery, carrots, mushrooms if desired, pepper and salt. Sauté until vegetables are tender. Add flour and stir until vegetables are coated. Add wine and stir quickly until flour is absorbed.

Gradually add broth, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer five minutes. Add cream cheese and 1 c. Parmesan cheese; stir until cream cheese melts. Add the peas, turkey and cooked pasta. Stir until blended. Coat a casserole with nonstick spray and transfer mixture to the casserole. Combine breadcrumbs with 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese.

Sprinkle mixture evenly over the top of the casserole. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes until lightly browned. Let rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Makes eight servings. Each serving has 350 calories, 10 g fat, 23 g protein, 39 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber and 950 milligrams sodium. To reduce sodium, omit the added salt, reduce the amount of Parmesan cheese and/or use sodium-free broth.

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Nebraska Extension presents awards at fall conference

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News From border to border, Nebraska ExtenCounty Extension; Jackie Steffen, extension is making an incredible impact on sion educator, Cedar County Extension; and the success of Nebraska’s youth, families, Katie Karr, education assistant, Hastings farms, ranches communities and economy.

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These efforts would not be possible without The Nebraska Cooperative Extension the dedication of extension’s faculty and Association also presented awards at the staff. fall conference. Awards presented and reSeveral innovative professionals from cipients were: Nebraska Extension were honored with • OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD: awards during extension’s fall conference The Outstanding Mentor Award is for extenNovember 28-30 in Kearney, Nebraska. sion educators, specialists and assistants/ Awards presented and recipients were: associates who have mentored in a formal • CHESTER I. WALTERS EXTRA or informal capacity another member of MILE AWARD: The Chester I. Walters extension.

Extra Mile Award is intended to recognize - Jill Goedeken, extension educator, staff members who show evidence of going Platte County Extension beyond the call of duty in carrying out the • OUTSTANDING PROGRAMMING responsibilities of their particular assignAWARD FOR TEAM: The Outstanding ment.

Programming Award for Team is for NCEA - Jean Ann Fischer, director of the Nutrimembers who have developed outstanding tion Education Program and interim human programming within the past five years to sciences program leader address educational needs of Nebraskans.

- Jessica Groskopf, associate extension - Solar Eclipse Team: Elizabeth Janeducator, Panhandle Research and Extenning, 4-H science and agriculture in action sion Center educator; Brandy VanDeWalle, extension • INNOVATIVE EXTENSION SPEeducator, Filmore County Extension; Amy CIALIST AWARD: The Innovative ExtenTimmerman, extension educator, Holt sion Specialist Award provides recognition County Extension; Jackie Steffen, extenof outstanding contributions by an extension sion educator, Cedar County Extension; and specialist in the program area(s) relative to Katie Karr, education assistant, Hastings his/her assignment.

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- Cheryl Burhart-Kriesel, extension pro• OUTSTANDING PROGRAMMING fessor, Panhandle Research and Extension AWARD FOR INDIVIDUAL: The OutCenter standing Programming Award for Individual • INNOVATIVE EXTENSION EDUCAis for NCEA members who have developed TOR AWARD: The Innovative Extension outstanding programming within the past Educator Award recognizes innovative five years to address educational needs of programming by an extension educator.

Nebraskans.

- Megan Burda, assistant extension edu- Megan Burda, assistant extension educator, York/Polk counties cator, York/Polk counties - Connie Hancock, extension educator, • OUTSTANDING PARTNER IN Panhandle Research and Extension Center EDUCATION AWARD: The Outstanding - Laura Thompson, extension educator, Partner in Education Award is for external Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension partners who have excelled to provide ex• INNOVATIVE EXTENSION MANAtension educational programming in partGERIAL/PROFESSIONAL AWARD: The nership with NCEA members in their local Innovative Extension/Managerial Profesor statewide programming. sional Award recognizes imaginative and - Nebraska Association of County Ofsustained leadership by an extension manaficials gerial/professional in carrying out extension • EPSILON SIGMA PHI CAREER programs.

LEADERSHIP AWARDS: ESP Career - Rebecca Vogt, survey research manager, Leadership Awards are presented to deservDepartment of Agricultural Economics ing extension professionals who exemplify - Brenda Sale, extension associate, Dapersonal integrity, teamwork, program leadkota County Extension ership and work/life balance. Three awards - Terri Lemmon, 4-H extension assistant, are based on total years of service in extenDawes County Extension sion work, including service in other state • INNOVATIVE EXTENSION NEW systems.

EMPLOYEE AWARD: The Innovative Ex- Early Career Leadership Award (under tension New Employee Award recognizes 10 years of service): Erin Laborie, extension extension workers in their first three years educator, Furnas County Extension of service who have exhibited an innova- Mid-Career Leadership Award (11-20 tive program that reaches new audiences years of service): Natalie Sehi, NEP proin new ways. gram coordinator, Department of Nutrition - Mitchell Stephenson, range and forage and Health Sciences management specialist, Panhandle Research Established Career Leadership Award (20 and Extension Center or more years of service): Jan Hygnstrom, - Holly Hatton-Bowers, early childhood extension project manager, Pesticide Safety education specialist, Department of Child, Education Program; and Jenny Nixon, comYouth and Family Studies munity vitality extension educator, Sioux - Justin McMechan, crop protection and County Extension cropping systems specialist, Eastern NeTo learn more about Nebraska Extension, braska Research and Extension visit https://extension.unl.edu/.

• INNOVATION IN TEAM PROGRAM##### MING AWARD: The Innovation in Team Three bandits who robbed the Adams ExProgramming Award recognizes the impress car in a passenger train near Bannack, portance of interdisciplinary team efforts in Montana were rounded up by vigilantes and achieving the goals of Nebraska Extension. promptly hanged, a fate that became all too - Solar Eclipse Team: Elizabeth Janfamiliar in the lawless West when citizens, ning, 4-H science and agriculture in action angered over vacillating courts, meted out educator; Brandy VanDeWalle, extension their own brand of swift and self-satisfying educator, Filmore County Extension; Amy justice.

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Ground speed affects desiccant application to alfalfa seed plants

By University of Wyoming Extension The ground speed of a sprayer affects the coverage and volume of desiccants applied to alfalfa seed plants regardless of nozzle type, according to a new bulletin from the University of Wyoming (UW) Extension.

The information is detailed in “Impacts of Sprayer Speed on Herbicide Coverage in Desiccation of Alfalfa for Seed,” B-1312.

Timely and uniform desiccation of alfalfa seed plants is essential, said Jeremiah Vardiman, UW Extension educator based in Park County and one of the bulletin authors.

Many factors can affect uniform desiccation, including crop canopy, weather conditions, equipment and the active ingredient in a herbicide.

“Since alfalfa grown for seed typically uses contact herbicides for desiccation and the alfalfa plant canopy effects spray coverage, optimizing as much spray coverage as possible is vital to ensure a proper burn down of plants for seed harvest,” said Vardiman.

The bulletin is available for free download by going to uwyo.edu/uwe and clicking on the Find a Publication link and type the title or publication number in the search field.

The publication is available in PDF, HTML or ePub formats.

For more information, contact Vardiman at 307-754-8836 or at jvardima@uwyo.edu.

Don’t discard dingy dressers

If your furniture is weathered or out of style, that’s not necessarily a reason to replace it. There are plenty of ways to spruce up old dressers, chairs, and tables. Everybody loves quilts, so why not drape one over that old chair that needs reupholstering? You can also try using colorful fabrics on the fronts of nightstand and dresser drawers. Just get some scrap cloth from your last project or from a fabric store, and attach it to the dresser drawers with a staple gun. To have even more fun with it, we like to paint part of the piece and color-coordinate it with the cloth we’re using.

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Brandt 13”x40-ft. auger, PTO drive.

Degelman speed blade, hydro wings.

1978 Kari Kool 4500 gallon stainless steel tanker trailer, 3” pump, new tires.

2014 Mendian Machine 4-wheel steer, 1600 gallon, fertilizer cart.

1600 gallon plastic water tank.

(16) Martin side band discs and mounts for JD planter.

(16) Schalgel closing wheels for JD planter.

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Wetland Reserve Easements Through ACEP wetland reserve easements, NRCS helps landowners and tribes restore and protect wetland ecosystems.

Wetlands are one of nature’s most productive ecosystems providing many ecological, societal and economic benefits.

“Seventy-five percent of the nation’s wetlands are situated on private and tribal lands,” Jordan said. “Wetlands provide many benefits, including critical habitat for a wide array of wildlife species. They also store floodwaters, clean and recharge groundwater, sequester carbon, trap sediment, and filter pollutants for clean water.”

Wetland conservation easements are either permanent or for 30 years. Eligible lands include farmed or converted wetlands that can successfully be restored, croplands or grasslands subject to flooding, and riparian areas that link protected wetland areas.

As part of the easement, NRCS and the landowner work together to develop a plan for the restoration and maintenance of the wetland.

Agricultural Land Easements Through ACEP agricultural land easements, NRCS provides funds to conservation partners to purchase conservation easements on private working lands. This program helps keep working lands working, especially in areas experiencing developDisplay ment pressure.

Partners include state or local agencies, non-profits and tribes. Landowners continue to own their property but voluntarily enter into a legal agreement with a cooperating entity to purchase an easement. The cooperating entity applies for matching funds from NRCS for the purchase of an easement from the landowner, permanently protecting its agricultural use and conservation Display values. Landowners do not Options apply directly to NRCS for funding under this program.

Easements are permanent. Eligible lands include privately owned cropland, rangeland, grassland, pastureland and forestlands.

More Information Landowners and tribes interested in wetland reserve easements and partners interested in agricultural easeJanuary 18, 19, 20 2018 ments should contact their Four Seasons Arena local USDA service center.

Great Falls, MT Applications for ACEP are taken on a continuous basis, and they are ranked and considered for funding several times per year.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) encourages people and groups wanting to protect critical wetlands, agricultural lands and grasslands to consider enrolling their property into conservation easements. This year, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) plans to invest $250 million in technical and financial assistance to help private landowners, tribes, land trusts and other groups protect these valuable lands.

The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) focuses on restoring and protecting wetlands as well as conserving productive agricultural lands and grasslands. Landowners are compensated for enrolling their land in easements.

“Protecting these lands preserves America’s heritage, natural resources and open space,” NRCS Acting Chief Leonard Jordan said. “Easements are also important tools for people who are trying to improve the management of their land.”

The 2014 Farm Bill created ACEP, merging together several easement programs into one. Last year alone, the program has protected nearly 300,000 acres through easements.

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Big Bud 600/50 - New Rebuilt Cummins 1150, 600 HP, Capable 650 HP, 110g Hyd System 6 Bank Valve Flow Control, Electric Over Hyd Couplers, 900 Trelleborg Rubber - Like New, All New Interior Wiring, New Paint, New Sound System, New Lighting, All Major Components Completely Rebuilt, Cab Rebuilt With New Leather Seating and Buddy Seat, Interchangeable Power Train System, ROPS Series IV Cab, No DEF, No Electronics, Super Sharp! .......................................................................................$249,000 2014 Versatile 400 - 450HP, 2000 Hrs, PShift, PTO, 710/70R 90/95%, Heavy Duty Axles, Front & MidMount Weights, 6 Elec/Hyd Remotes, Front Diff Lock, HD Drawbar, 3/4” Couplers, HID Roof Lights, Deluxe Cab, Clean.................$205,000 1979 Big Bud 400/30, Recent In Line Big Cam New Style 855 to 400 HP, Twin Disc PShift, Clark 70,000# Axles, New Paint & Decals, 24.5/32 50%, Air Drill Hyd w/ New Flow Control Valves, Super Sharp!...$95,000 JUST IN! Case 930 - Rebuilt Engine, Hour Meter Reads 1,597, 540 PTO, Stored Inside, Clean Tractor .................................................. $6,500 2009 Case IH Magnum 210 MFWD, 1950 Hrs, 18 Sp PShift, Singles, 540/1000 PTO, 3 Pt, Dlxe Cab, 750 Trimble, 3 Electric/Hyd Remotes, One Owner, Stored Inside, Extra Special .......................... $115,000 1989 Case IH 9170, NEW Cummins Rebuilt Engine, 9661 Chassis, 12 Spd PShift, 4 Remotes, Inside Rubber 3,000 Acres, Outside 24.8/32 40-50%, Nice Cab, Clean Tractor.......................................... $59,500 2009 Case IH Puma 195, 3200 Hrs, 18 Speed PShift, Deluxe Cab w/ Leather & Heated Seats, 3-pt., PTO, L770 Loader & Grapple, Joystick Hydraulics, 520 Rear Tires, Excellent Condition!................ $119,500 1993 Cat 75C 5316 Hours, PShift, 36” Tracks, Case Drain, Good Condition........................................................................................ $55,000 1997 New Holland 9682 - 6760 Hrs, Standard, 710/38 Duals 75%, Full Weight Package, Runs & Shifts Good ................................. $59,500 1985 Steiger Panther CM360 Series IV 9981 Hours, Std, Goodrich 650/75R32 85%, 4 Remotes, Air Drill Hydraulics................. $39,500 1985 Steiger Panther 1000 KP-1325 Injector System Upgrade 360HP, Full 12 PShift, 855 Cummins, 24.5/32 45%, New AC System, New Air Ride Seat, 4 Remotes, One Owner 16 years, Nice......... $49,500 JUST IN! 1980 Steiger Panther CP1360 - 8800 hrs, CAT 3406, Fuji Techo PShift, Raba Axles, 24.5/32 Duals, Optional Degelman 14Ft Blade ($10,000).................................................................... $39,500 2011 Versatile 535 - 1220 Hours, PowerShift, GoodYear DT924 85%, 4 Electric/Hydraulic Remotes, AutoSteer, ISO Hook Up, Weight Package, Super Clean, Super Sharp .........................................$205,000 1985 Versatile 856, 8428 Hrs, P-Shift, PTO, 18.4/38 70%, Nice Cab, runs and shifts good............................................................. $39,500 Versatile 850 8735 hrs, Std, Atom Jet, 20.8/38, 40% outside,.$25,000 Versatile 875 280 hp, 8000 Hrs, Standard, 20.8/38 Duals 50%, All New Hyd Pump, Alternator & Starter, Clutch, Very Gd Mech....... $25,000 John Deere 3010 - Nuway 400 Loader, GY 16.9/28 Rear 85%, Front Gd, 540/100 PTO, 3 Point, Runs Good.....................$12,500

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SEEDING 2010 Morris Contour Drill - 86 Foot, 12” Spacing, Single Shoot, Hydraulic Down & Packing Pressure, Set Up for Tow Between, Very Clean...$79,500 1998 Bourgault 8800, With 2115 Tow Behind Cart, 30-ft., 7.5” Spacing, Optional 16” Coulters, 19” Packers w/ Rock Scrapers, 350-400# Shanks, Good Openers, With Bourgault Tow Behind 2115 Tank, Mechanical Ground Driven, Good Unload Auger, Nice Drill................................................................... $35,000 2006 Bourgault 5710 - 57 Ft, 10” Sp, Mid Row Banders, Steel Packers, Blockage System, With Bourgault 6450 Cart, 450 Bu - 4 Tanks, Variable Rate, Tow Behind, Low Acres ........................................................................ $125,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 - 57-ft. 9” Sp, New Stealth Openers, S-Shoot, Rubber Packers, 5 Section, With 2320 TBH Very Clean.............................................. $49,000 Flexi Coil 5000 39 Foot, 12” Spacing, Paired Row Openers, Double Shoot, 21” x 4” Rubber Packers, With 2320 Tow Between Tank, Extra Clean ... $45,000 2001 Flexi-Coil 5000 - 45-ft., 12” Sp Paired Row Openers, D-Shoot, Rubber Packers, Local Farmer Trader, Clean, TBT....................................... $27,500 2003 John Deere 1820 & 1910 Tow Behind Cart - 45 Ft, 10” Sp, Paired Row Opener, Single Shoot, Well Maintained, With 1910 Tow Behind 270 Bu Cart .........................................................................$59,500 John Deere 9400 - Super Clean Set - (4) 10 Foot, 12” Spacing, w/Fertilizer, Eagle Beak Points, Hitch & Transport, Extra Clean ......................... $23,500 Morris Maxim II 40-ft. 10” spacing, SS, 23” steel packers, with 7240 240 bushel tow between tank, Goodyear 23.1/26 tires, clean............................ $30,000 2010 New Holland P2070 & New Holand P1060 Cart - 50 Ft, 10” Paralink Drill, 430 Bushel, 3 Tanks, Extra Clean.................................................... $89,500 JUST IN! 7012 SeedMaster - NEW, 70 Foot, W/Nova Sectional Control 520/630/780 Bu AND/OR On-Board 345 Bu Seed Tank...... Call for Quote 2008 SeedMaster 5012 - 50 Ft, 12” Sp, DS, Set Up for Liquid or Dry .$120,000

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

Now Available! 1958 Cat D8 -Cable Dozer with Cab, Good Running Machine................................................................................$12,500 Cat D8H & Scraper - 270 Hp, Never Had A Blade, Undercarriage 75%, Crawler comes with #80 Scraper, 19.5 Yds, Bits Nearly New, Addl Springs, Excellent Condition.................................................$50,000 Dakota/Steiger Blade - 14 Ft, 4 Way Blade, Silage Top - Came off 1985 Steiger KP-1325, Fits Any Articulating Tractor .....................$19,500 Degeleman 12HD - 14 Ft Yellow 2 Way Blade With John Deere Mounts - Came off JD 8430 ...............................................................$7,500 Degelman 12AT - 12 Ft, Hydraulic Lift, Angle and Tilt, 42” Inside Measurement, Off Big Bud 525/50, Heavy Duty, Good Condition .$19,500 MRS 90LS Tractor & 14 Yard Paddle Scraper - MRS Tractor 250 HP Dozer Blade, Detroit 871 Engine, PShift & 14 Yard Paddle Scraper; Good Operating Condition - Was Recently Used.................$22,500 Rome Ripper - 15 Foot, 7 Shank Ripper, 12” Spacing, 1 Extra Shank, Cable Hitch.....$5500 AS IS, or Converted to Hydraulic Hitch $7500

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HARVEST

1977 International S2500 - 466 Diesel Inline 6 Cylinder, 16 Speed Manual Transmission, Lift Axle, Good Rubber, Solid Floor Boards, Good Truck .............................................................................$7,500 2017 Kwick-Belt Conveyer 1890 New 90 Ft, 18”, PTO Drive, 10,000 Bushel Hour, Hydraulic Scissor Lift, 1.5” PEER Bearings, Weather Guards; Call for Pricing on Different Sizes and Drive Options..$24,750 Westfield 51 X 10 Auger – 50 X 10, Like New ...........................$7,000 Westfield 61 X 10 Auger - 61 X 10” Swing Out Auger, New 8’ Flighting Section, Runs Good ..............................................................$5,500 Coming In! Low Houred Case IH 7010 Combine With 36 Foot Honey Bee Flex Header w/Pick Up Reel...................................Please Call Coming In! 2006 Honey Bee 36 Foot Draper, W/Pick Up Reel & Transport!......................................................................................$29,500

TILLAGE EQUIPMENT

Ezee-On chisel plow, 42-ft. 12” spacing, 14” sweeps.......................$25,000 Farm King 4490 28 Ft, 9” Sp, 24” Smth Front & Rear, Stone Flex Hangers, 410WSS Bearings, Clean unit....................................................$49,500 Farm King 6650 DEMO, 32.5 Ft, 9” Sp, 24” Smth Blades, 410WSS Superseal bearings, Stone Flex Hangers, Tire Upgrade. Save $20,000 Off New!... ...................................................................................................$59,500 Flexi-Coil 800 Plow, 45 Ft, 12” Sp, Gd Rubber, Gd Condition....... $19,500 Ford 241 Tandem Disc, 24-ft., 9” Spacing, 18.5 - 20.5 Disc Size, Mud Scrapers, No Welds, Gd Condition................................................$6500 JUST IN! 30 Foot Gysler Chisel Plow.............................................$6,500 2008 Wil-Rich 4830 Chisel Plow - 37 Foot, 3 Bar Gates Harrows, On First Set of Shovels, Hardly Used, Like New .....................................$22,500 2010 Horsch Anderson Joker 8RT, 28-ft., 9” Spacing, Spring Loaded Rollers, 10-12 mph, 19” Average Blades, Excellent Seed Bed Finisher, Used Last 2 Years in Alfalfa Field for Cheatgrass Control..........$39,500 Melroe 503 Chisel Plow New Style Series, 56 Foot, 12” Sweeps ..$14,500

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2-2015 Kenworth T-800 550 ISX, 13 speed, 14,600/46,000, lift axle, miles are 285,000 and 291,000, Warranty including aftertreatment, good through June 2019

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2007 Kenworth W900L Cat C15, 550 hp, 18 speed,72” sleeper, VIT interior,...................................... $49,500

2012 Peterbilt 386 Cummins ISX, 13 speed, 63” sleeper, lockers engine brake.................................... $46,500

2006 Freightliner Columbia Detroit Series 60, 435/515 hp, 10 speed Eaton Ultrashift, recent overhaul, engine brake......... $36,000

2007 Freightliner Columbia daycab, Detroit 14.0L Series 60, 10 speed Ultrashift, engine brake, air ride,..... $35,000

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2006 Western Star 4900EX Detroit 60, 14.0L, 515 hp, 13 speed, engine, 72” sleeper...................................... $35,000

2005 Kenworth T600 462,000 miles, Cat C-15, 475 hp, 10 speed, engine brake, long wheelbase, day cab ready for a pusher or a box, new tires............................... $34,500

2-2006 Freightliner Century Detroit 60, 14.0L, 515 hp, 10 speed Ultrashift, air ride............................................. $34,500

2003 Peterbilt 378 dump truck, Cat C-15 6NZ with only 323,500 miles!

8LL, lockers, 15-ft. box, Hi-lift end gate................................................ $57,500

2009 International Prostar Cummins ISX, 435 hp, 13 speed, engine brake, air ride.................................. $29,000

2007 Freightliner Columbia MBE4000 450 hp, 10 speed Ultrashift, engine brake, low miles................... $25,000

4-2006 Sterling AT9500, MBE4000, 450 hp, 10 speed, engine brake, new paint, miles in the 4’s and 5’s........... Starting at $22,500

2000 Kenworth W900L 565 hp, Cummins Signature series, 13 speed, flat top sleeper.......................... Coming In

1999 Freightliner FL112 single axle, Cat C-12, 9 speed, cruise, jakes, air ride, pintle hitch....................................... $17,500

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2018 Jet sidedump, 47-ft.x102”, air ride, various axle configurations, electric tarp, tandem or tri-axle................. Call

2010 & 2510 John Deere tractors, tricycle, good runners............................ Call

2000 & 1998 Transcraft flatbed, 48-ft. x102”, air ride, spread axle..... $11,500

2006 Wilson 51-ft. x 102” cattle pot, air ride spread, 90% virgin tires, good floors....................................... $36,500

2001 CPS 42-ft. belly dump, tandem axle, spring ride .............................. $20,500 1998 CPS 42-ft. belly dump, spring ride........................................ $19,500

2018 Timpte 50-ft.x96”x72” ag hoppers, electric tarp and hydraulic traps, rear lift axle, silver..................................... Call

2017 Timpte 50-ft.x96”x72” ag hopper, tri-axle, rear lift axle, air ride, LED lights........................................ $46,500

2-1992 Fontaine flatbed, 48-ft.x96”, tandem spead axle, air ride..................$9500

2-2001 Fontaine 30-ft. flatbed trailers, tandem axle, spring ride, will make good pups for hauling hay......................................$8500

1988 Fruehauf 28-ft. dry van, roll-up door, single axle........... Coming

2011 CPS belly dump, 44-ft.x96”, spring ride, tri-axle, manual tarp...... $24,500

2018 Timpte 50-ft.x96”x72” ag hoppers, electric tarp and hydraulic traps, rear lift axle, black........................... $49,500

1998 R-Way belly dump, 43-ft.x96”, spring ride, manual tarp................... $23,500 2016 Jet 40-ft.x96”x68”, sight windows, vented slopes, LED lights, spring ride............................. $28,500

In 1995 Lynwood tilt deck trailer, 37-ft.x102”, 20-ft. deck, hydraulic tilt, tri-axle, spring ride.............................................$8500 1999 NTE tilt trailer, 37-ft.x96”, tri-axle, spring ride................................$8500

1995 Mickey beverage trailer, 35-ft.x96”, spring ride, pintle hitch, 10 roll-up doors on each side, rear roll-up door..................$7500

2013 Utility drop deck, 48-ft.x102”, tandem spread axle, air ride, two boxes........................................ $27,500

1999 Ranco belly dump, 3 axle, spring ride....................................... $17,500 2000 Merritt hopper, 48-ft.x96”x68”, spring ride, manual tarps and traps, dual door rear trap........................................... $28,500 1993 Load King & 1991 Load King pup spring ride, nice older set of trailers................... $29,000 as

set 1978 Custom Built end dump pup, 29-ft.6”, 16-ft. tongue, 12-ft. tub, spring ride.............................................$7500

1993 ITI 40 ton lowboy, 48-ft. x 102”, hydraulic detach, non-ground bearing.............................................. Just

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1977 Great Dane 42-ft. dropdeck with beavertail and ramps, spring ride, closed tandem................................. $11,500

1992 Fruehauf belly dump pup, 16-ft. hitch, turntable, spring ride..... $14,500

PARTS FOR SALE

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Converter Dolly 15-ft.x96”, tandem axle, spring ride, steel wheels..............$8500

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Stress and health in the farming/ranching world

By Sean Brotherson, Ph.D., Family Science Specialist, NDSU Extension Service Farming/ranching has long been one of the more stressful and dangerous occupations, but also has its share of rewards and satisfactions. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has examined multiple occupations and found those working in agriculture often deal with stressrelated conditions. These may include sleep difficulties, heart and artery disease, high blood pressure, ulcers, and depression or anxiety. What are some reasons for the stresses you may feel in farming/ranching?

Safety Concerns • Farming/ranching can be dangerous. According to the National Safety Council, agriculture is one of the two most hazardous occupations.

• In 2014, 24.9 accidental deaths occurred per 100,000 agricultural workers, compared with a national average of 3.3 deaths per 100,000 workers for all industries.

Lack of Health Insurance • Each year, one of every eight farm families experiences an accident requiring medical attention.

• Farmers and ranchers are the most underinsured group of workers around, especially for health and disability insurance.

Changes in Agriculture • Farming/ranching has changed rapidly from being largely a physical occupation to one that requires more and more mental input.

• Farmers/ranchers often have intense management responsibilities with money, employees, partnerships and business decisions.

• Farmers/ranchers face continual pressures with technological advances in machinery, as well as production and management advances in livestock and crops.

Common Farming and Family Stresses • Common farming stresses include machinery breakdowns, the death of a valuable animal, uncontrollable weather, variable crop yields and fluctuating commodity prices.

• Common family stresses include economic difficulties, turmoil in the world, loss of a family member or divorce.

What is Stress?

In the engineering field, stress means the capacity to withstand strain. When applied to people, stress is more complex. Everyone takes in energy (strength) from the sun, air and food. When people remain relaxed and balanced as they go about their daily tasks, this energy flows in and out of their bodies in a healthy, harmonious way. But when they feel anxiety and their muscles tie up in knots, their breathing tightens, and their stomachs, shoulders or necks become tense? This is the experience of stress — energy in a blocked or chaotic state.

When you put your body in passing gear to work as fast as possible to bale that hay before the storm comes, you experience stress. You feel the effects of powerful hormones being released into the body. Your blood pressure rises, your heart rate quickens, and your breathing and blood flow accelerate.

If you adjust to the stressful event, you move on into the relaxation response in which blood pressure goes down to a normal, healthy rate. While occasional operation in passing gear in an emergency situation does little, if any, harm, keeping yourself under heavy strain for lengthy periods of time or experiencing too many stressful events at one time is dangerous. Just like a boiler that bursts under too much pressure, your body breaks down and your health suffers.

You always have two choices: the stress response or the reaction response. If, at the first warning signs of stress, you take a moment to relax and breathe deeply, you will find that you have more energy, can concentrate better and actually can get more done in less time.

Understanding Stress Symptoms Many people learn to screen out unpleasant circumstances and related stresses. Much of the time, people do not know they are feeling stress or do not give much attention to what is going on in their bodies and in their relationships with others.

For example, they deny their problems. One farmer insisted, “Everything is fine, just fine.” The truth is, his net income had dropped 20 percent that year and 15 percent the year before. He was denying reality.

Sometimes we blame others. One farmer who was feeling totally helpless because of an upcoming loan payment blew up at his wife for suggesting they take a vacation: “There you go again talking about ways to waste money.” At other times, people try to escape reality through eating binges, spending sprees, or using alcohol and other drugs.

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Stress and health in the farming/ranching world

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Such avoidance efforts are attempts to screen out any unpleasant, uncomfortable stress alarms. But early warning signs are like a flashing red light on the dashboard of your car when the engine is overheating. If you ignore it long enough, the engine will malfunction. Rising blood pressure, rapidly beating heart, clenched teeth, aching neck and shoulders, sweating hands and feet, churning stomach, dropping sexual interest — these are all red lights flashing on your body’s dashboard and warning you that trouble could lie ahead.

If you ignore your body’s physical signals of stress and strain too long, you invite real problems: hypertension, declining health, accident proneness, depression or other mental health issues, or heart disease.

A Stress Symptom Checklist Recognizing early warning signals of stress in your body, your actions, your emotional life and your relationships with others is important.

Physical Symptoms • Head aching • Back or neck muscles tense, aching • Stomach upset or distressed • Breathing short or labored • Low energy • Body fatigue, tiredness Behavioral Symptoms • Difficulties with sleep • Inability to relax, concentrate • Getting angry easily • Trouble making decisions • Increased use of alcohol or other drugs • Difficulty being flexible Emotional Symptoms • Irritable about little things • Sense of frustration, anger • Impatient, restless • Feeling discouraged, hopeless • Withdrawal, isolation • Anxiety, panic feelings Relationship Symptoms • Communication difficulties • Conflict with family members • Lack of satisfaction • Verbal or physical outbreaks • Strained interactions • Avoiding others

Noxious weed - Catsear

By PennState Extension Catsear (Hypochaeris radicata or Hypochoeris radicata), also known as flatweed, cat’s ear or false dandelion, is a perennial, low-lying herb often found in lawn.

The plant is native to Europe, but has also been introduced to the Americas, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. The plant is also known as false dandelion, as it is commonly mistaken for true dandelions. Both plants carry similar flowers which form windborne seeds. However, catsear flowering stems are forked and solid, whereas dandelions possess unforked stems that are hollow. Both plants have a rosette of leaves and a central taproot. The leaves of dandelions are jagged in appearance, whereas those of catsear are more lobe-shaped and hairy. Both plants have similar uses.

Catsear is considered a noxious weed in pastures and lawn. Currently it is only classified as noxious - not toxic or harmful for livestock. However, Hypochaeris (presumably this species) is suspected of causing stringhalt in horses if consumed in excess. Stringhalt Is a sudden flexion of one or both hind legs in the horse. It is most easily seen while horse is walking, or trotting. Best while backing up slowly, turning on affected leg, or suddenly frightened. It involves one or both hind limbs. It is a spasmatic contraction of the lateral extensor tendons of the hind legs. ##### The cheapest time to buy plane tickets is six to eight weeks before you want to travel. ##### Never base your life decisions on advice from people who don’t have to deal with the results of your decision. ##### Cold showers may help relieve depression and will also keep your skin and hair healthy.

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Reduce wind erosion for long term productivity

By Jodi DeJong-Hughes, UMN Extension, David Franzen and Abbey Wick, NDSU Extension Why Worry About Wind Erosion?

Soil is a non-renewable resource and cannot be built within our lifetime. When it’s gone, it’s gone. One hundred percent of our global food needs are farmed on only 11% of the world’s land -- making soil protection crucial. While erosion is a natural process, cultivation of the prairie and the dominance of annual crops have significantly sped up soil loss.

Some estimate that as much as 19 inches of topsoil has been eroded from agricultural fields! This severely diminishes your soil productivity. In Minnesota, the average wind erosion rate is 5.2 tons of soil loss per acre per year (Figure 1). North Dakota is slightly lower at 4.7 tons and South Dakota is at 2.4 tons. While these levels have decreased in the past three decades, wind erosion is still occurring at detrimental rates. The most severe areas of erosion are well above the general estimates of 5 tons per acre per year.

To put it into context, 5 tons of soil across an acre of land is equal to the thickness of a dime. While the loss of a dime’s thickness is scarcely noticeable over one year, it adds up over 5, 10, or 15 years.

Why aren’t growers and landowners more alarmed about continual soil loss?

Each year that there is topsoil loss, tillage masks the effects by mixing in subsoil. There are no ‘untreated checks’, so the resulting ‘top soil’ still looks dark. But it is not as dark as the year before.

Vulnerable Areas for Wind Erosion Certain areas of the US are predisposed to wind erosion.

The Red River Valley area in eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota is particularly susceptible. This is due to a combination of factors.

1. – wind is able to pick up speed and intensity along flat landscapes. Western Minnesota and the eastern half of the Dakotas are very level, with little change in topography, and few trees over a wide region.

2. – tillage increases and accelerates the breaking apart of soil aggregates into individual soil particles. Individual soil particles are lighter and more easily transported by wind than those that are aggregated.

3. – provide a physical barrier on the soil surface to protect against wind erosion. The more cover, the better the protection. Standing residue is more effective at slowing the wind than chopped residue. In 2007, one third of Minnesota cropland was aggressively tilled leaving 85% of the soil predisposed to erosion.

4. – short season or rowed crops offer little soil protection until the crop has canopied. After fall tillage, a majority of the eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota fields are left unprotected for 6-9 months of the year. A perennial crop offers a dense mat and increased residue cover to protect the soil. In row-crop systems, inclusion of a cover crop in rotation offers a longer period of soil protection and offers other benefits.

5. – carbonates are natural in many of the soils in western Minnesota and in the Red River Valley. Carbonate minerals separate particles from each other, making the soils particularly vulnerable to wind erosion.

The heavier components of the soil, sand and silt, are moved to a lesser degree and are deposited shorted distances from the source. You’ll see them accumulated in the ditch, along fence rows or anywhere the wind slows down. However, you will see little clay in the ditch because most of it is suspended in the air and transported greater distances. Clay is the dominant soil texture in the Red River Valley.

Can you afford $55 in the ditch?

The most productive soil, called topsoil, is near the surface. The loss of topsoil leads to less healthy and less fertile soil, resulting in lower yields and more commercial fertilizer needed to make up the loss. How much fertility is lost with wind erosion? To understand how much soil was being deposited in ditches, soil samples were collected in six field ditches across western Minnesota. Analysis shows a range in accumulation of 2.6 to 32.6 tons of soil in one acre of ditch (Table 1). The average nutrient content of the soil was 55 lbs of total nitrogen (TN), 13 lbs of total phosphorus (TP) and almost 37 lbs of total potassium (TK). At 2014 fertilizer rates, that is a loss of almost $55.00 into the ditch.

This does not take into account the soil and nutrients that were blown further away with the clay, which is often at least ten times more fertile than what ends up in the ditch.

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Other Effects - When the soil is not protected either by residue or the crop’s canopy, crops may be sand blasted by blowing soil.

This can open up holes in the plant to allow for entry of diseases such as Goss’s Wilt. Blowing soil can also slice through young emerging plants, leading to a replant decision.

Sand blasting of emerging corn plant.

– The immediate health hazard is the suspension and movement of very small particles in the air, which have been linked to increased asthma and other lung ailments in humans. Soil particles that are deposited in surface water contain nitrogen and phosphorus - causing algal blooms in lakes, rivers and bays. When algae die, they decompose and remove oxygen from the water (hypoxia) and cause fish kills.

Ditches filled with eroded topsoil restrict field drainage and can lower crop yields from higher water tables and increase soluble salts in fields. Dredging streams to ease this problem is costly and wreaks havoc on aquatic plant and animal communities.

Five Ways to Reduce Wind Erosion Keep your soil covered and reduce the wind speed to prevent wind from removing your valuable topsoil. 1. Reduce the number of tillage passes and intensity. Leaving residue on the soil surface protects the soil from blowing away. You can virtually eliminate erosion on most fields with sufficient residue levels (Figures 8 and 9).

2. Adding a cover crop after a short season crop is an excellent way to protect the soil through the winter and early spring months. Ryegrass is fairly inexpensive, easy to grow and provides excellent coverage from wind and water erosion.

3. Leave residue standing is an effective way to slow down wind speed. Examples are raising the cutting height for small grains and if chopping residue, leave alternating strips of un-chopped stalks.

4. Plant vegetative buffer strips in erosive areas to trap sediment and slow wind speeds.

5. Living windbreaks or shelterbelts are rows of trees and shrubs that effectively slow the wind. When taking out an old windbreak or farm site, plant a new windbreak elsewhere in the field.

There are government programs available to assist with establishment costs and rental payments for these conservation practices.

Summary Soil loss via wind erosion cuts your profits and reduces productivity by removing a nonrenewable crop production resource. Erosion is very costly in nutrient removal replacement terms. Additionally, it reduces the depth of productive soil lowering the water holding capacity. Concepts underlying reducing the impacts of wind erosion include:(1) maintaining residue to protect the soil surface, (2) reducing tillage to improve soil aggregation, (3) keeping cover for longer using cover crops and perennial crops, and (4) replacing shelter belts to reduce wind speeds. If you use practices to control wind erosion, you will inevitably control water erosion as well.

For more information: www.extension.umn.edu/agriculture/tillage or www.ndsu.edu/soilhealth

Milk Day

Date celebrated: January 11th It is generally thought that Milk Day was created to celebrate the first time milk was delivered in glass bottles. Prior to this, conditions for milk delivery were fairly unsanitary but the new bottles enabled safe and clean storage.

However, Milk Day soon grew to be a day dedicated to all aspects of milk. Whether it is the health benefits of drinking it through to the farming industry that produces it, the day can be used to celebrate the wonders of milk.

Many schoolchildren are encouraged to take part in Milk Day so that they start the good habit of drinking milk from a young age. They can also learn about the various ways milk can be used to create different foods like cheese. Trips to a local dairy are a good place to learn new facts about the process and many farms often encourage educational visits on this day.

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Alfalfa blotch leafminer – a pest to watch for in 2018.

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By Ruth O’Neill and Kevin Wanner, Montana State University

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Damage from alfalfa blotch leafminers, a type of fly, has been identified from an alfalfa forage field in Lewis and Clark County. This appears to be the first report of this species in Montana.

The producer estimates that this field sustained 15% yield loss over the 2017 growing season, spread out over three cuttings. Several nearby alfalfa fields were also affected.

In addition to leaf drop, severe infestation by alfalfa blotch leafminer causes protein loss.

Alfalfa blotch leafminer is a European pest that was accidentally introduced to eastern North America in the late 2015 Massey Ferguson 4609M 90 hp, 12x12 1960s, and has spread westward through the northern U.S. shuttle transmission, FWA, loader, bucket, skid and the prairie provinces of Canada. There are probably steer quick attach, dual PTO. three generations per year - perhaps four - at this latitude.

2017 Massey Ferguson 4710 utlity tractor, 100 Alfalfa blotch leafminer has been present in Wisconsin hp, 12x12 Synchro transmission, loader, bucket and Minnesota since the late 1990s and Alberta since 2005, with skid steer quick attach, dual PTO. and is now common in those areas. After the initial outbreak 2017 Massey Ferguson 6713 125 hp, FWA, 12x12 in Alberta, the population stabilized at a much lower level shuttle transmission, loader, grapple, dual PTO. and is not considered an economic issue in either forage or 2012 Massey Ferguson 7624 768 hours, 220 hp, seed production. The same pattern was observed in MinFWA, CUT transmission, FWA, loader, grapple, clean low hour tractor. nesota. Population stabilization is likely due to the activity 2012 Massey Ferguson 8670 290 hp, 3 point, of parasitoid wasps.

PTO, 2200 hours DAMAGE: The larvae are the damaging stage. The small, 2003 Valtra A95 98 hp, FWA, loader, grapple, PTO, yellow maggots feed inside the leaves, creating mines that 4200 hours. are C-shaped or question-mark-shaped. Larvae likely hatch in early June in Montana.

The first adults probably emerge in mid- to late-May at our latitude, feed on foliage, and oviposit on the leaves. Adults cause minor foliage damage, making small pinholes in the leaves. This damage is non-economical, but because it is easy to spot it does provide an important target for early spring Havre, MT scouting. The adults themselves are difficult to see. They are small (~1/12-in), dullblack, hump-backed flies with white knobs (halteres) behind the wings.

SCOUTING: Next spring, scout for adult feeding pinholes in May - early June.

The larval blotch mines will appear a few weeks later.

CONTROL: An early first cutting next May or June may reduce damage throughout the growing season. Unfortunately, there has been poor success controlling the larvae within the leaf mines with insecticides. Targeting the first generation of adults in the spring with contact sprays may be effective. For more information on life cycle, and on potential control of the adult stage, see this 2017 online extension fact sheet: https://wiki.bugwood.org/ HPIPM:Alfalfa_Blotch_ Hours: Mon. -- Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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DRAPER HEADERS 1998 Flexi-Coil 65XL sprayer, 120-ft., Flexi-Coil monitor 2017 Riteway 20-ft. roller 2015 Bunning MK4 105 manure spreader 2014 Parker 1348 grain cart, tarp, PTO drive, scale, single axle 2004 Krone 881 Swadro 32-ft. rotary rake 1999 Kinze 840 grain cart, tarp, PTO drive

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AIR DRILLS

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*2015 MacDon D65D 40-ft. transport, PU reel, poly cutterbar, poly skid shoes, many combine adaptors available 2015 MacDon FD75 flex single knife, 40-ft. transport, Case adaptor 2014 MacDon D65S 35-ft. transport, single knife, Case adaptor 2014 MacDon D65S 35-ft., upper cross cut auger, transport, poly cutterbar, poly skid shoes, PU reel 2012 MacDon D60S 40-ft., upper cross cut auger, transport, single knife, CA20 combine adaptor 2012 John Deere 640D 40-ft. double knife, PU reel, cross auger 2009 Case 2152 40-ft. transport, Case adaptor, poly cutterbar, poly skid shoes 2-2009 John Deere 635D headers, double knife, 1 w/boggie wheels, 1 w/transport 2006 Case 2042 36-ft. single knife, PU reel, transport 2006 John Deere 936D 36-ft. PU reel, transport 2005 New Holland 74C flex auger header, double knife, poly cutterbar 2005 MacDon 963 36-ft. single knife 2003 MacDon 972 36-ft. cross auger, transport, single knife, John Deere adaptor 2000 Honeybee SP36 PU reel, Case adaptor, transport 1998 Honeybee SP36 PU reel, New Holland adaptor, transport

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Houseplant Appreciation Day

Date When Celebrated : Event is always January 10 The holidays are over. The decorations have been put away for another year. The house looks a little plain, a little drab. In the greyishness of January, your eye catches something in the corner of the room. Why, it’s a houseplant! Funny, but with all of the holiday hubabuloo, you’ve all but forgotten your houseplants.

Today is THE day to get back to tending to, and loving your houseplants. And, it’s also a day to appreciate just how special and important they are. They are therapeutic, lifting your mood and outlook. They add warmth and a calming effect. If you are a gardner, they give you an opportunity to play in the dirt, until spring arrives in the far, distant future.

Growing houseplants is pretty easy. They need a little sunlight, water, occasional nutrients, and a little love..

How to Celebrate Houseplant Appreciation Day: There are lots of ways to celebrate and enjoy this day.

• Start by making sure that the houseplants you already have are well watered. Give them a special treat today... a little fertilizer.

• If you do not have any houseplants, or just have a couple, buy a new houseplant (or two) on this day.

• Learn more about the benefits of houseplants to your health.

• Stand by your houseplant and breath in the air! It’s giving off oxygen.

• Teach your kids about growing and caring for plants.

• Give a houseplant to a friend, especially the elderly or shut-ins.

• Talk to your plants. Yes, people believe plants respond positively, when you talk to them.

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K-State crops team wins national championship

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K-State 2017 Collegiate Crops Team (l to r): Dr. Kevin Donnelly (coach), Kaylin Fink, Tyler Marr, Keren Duerksen, Trent Frye, Nathan Ryan, Noah Winans, Rebecca Zach, Wes Jennings, Sarah Zerger (asst. coach)

The Kansas State University Crops Team recently captured the title of national champion by winning both the Kansas City American Royal Collegiate Crops Contest on November 14 and the Chicago Collegiate Crops Contest on November 18. K-State teams have now won the collegiate crops contest championship in 15 of the past 19 years.

This was the ninth straight win for K-State in the Chicago contest, surpassing the previous record of eight set by the University of Minnesota from 1969-1976. Iowa State University was close behind in second place at both events, and the University of Minnesota-Crookston took third.

Official members of the K-State team were Keren Duerksen, Newton, junior in agronomy, Kaylin Fink, Chapman, junior in agronomy, and Nathan Ryan, Louisburg, Missouri, sophomore in agronomy. Alternate contestants were agronomy majors Rebecca Zach, Morrowville, sophomore, Westley Jennings, Salina, sophomore, Tyler Marr, Formosa, senior, Trent Frye, Belleville, senior, and Noah Winans, Tekonsha, Michigan, sophomore.

In both contests, the K-State team took first place in the plant and seed identification phase of the contest and placed second in seed analysis. In grain grading, they were first at Chicago and second at Kansas City.

At Chicago, Keren Duerksen was the first-place individual overall. She won both the plant and seed identification and seed analysis components, and finished fourth in grain grading. Kaylin Fink finished in third place overall, third in both seed analysis and identification, and seventh in grain grading.

Nathan Ryan was fifth overall, placing as the high individual in grain grading, sixth in identification, and eighth in seed analysis.

At Kansas City, Nathan Ryan was the top individual overall, where he won the grain grading component with a perfect score. He also was first in identification and fourth in seed analysis. Keren Duerksen was the second-place individual overall, placing second in identification, third in seed analysis, and fourth in grain grading. Kaylin Fink placed fifth overall, third in identification, sixth in seed analysis, and eighth in grain grading.

The team was coached by Kevin Donnelly, K-State professor of agronomy. Sarah Zerger, agronomy senior from Cheney, was the assistant coach.

In the contests, participants are required to identify 200 different plant or seed samples of crops and weeds; grade eight 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 DuPont Pioneer as the primary awards sponsor. Additional sponsors were GFG Ag Services, Bayer, CHS Foundation, American Society of Agronomy, Association of Official Seed Analysts, and 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.

Locally, sponsors for the K-State Crops Team include the Kansas Crop Improvement Association, K-State’s Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, and the K-State Student Government Association.

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Pre-harvest sprouting of grain sorghum

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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 7.

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 (CAFSNR); David Buchanan, associate dean for academic programs in the CAFSNR; and Chris Boerboom, director of the NDSU Extension Service, presented the awards during the 26th annual Agriculture and Extension Faculty/Staff Awards program. Forty-four people were nominated this year.

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Crucifer flea beetle and cabbage seedpod weevil incidence affected canola grain yield and quality

By Shabeg S. Briar, John H. Miller and Gadi V.P. Reddy, MSU Western Triangle Agricultural Research Center, Conrad, Montana

Figure 1: (A-B) Damage symptoms on canola leaf stages; and (C) pods (shriveled); (D) flea beetles actively feeding on stems under warm and dry conditions of Montana.

Canola, Brassica napus L., is an important oilseed crop worldwide including Montana. The crucifer flea beetle, Phyllotreta cruciferae, (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) and the cabbage seedpod weevil, Ceutorhynchus obstrictus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) are reported to be two economically important insect pests of canola in Montana.

Cabbage seedpod weevil was first detected in Montana during the 1999 growing season at very low levels in Fergus County, by 2013

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Figure 2: (A) cabbage seedpod weevil larvae; (B) nymphs feeding on canola; and (C) exit holes made by larvae as they leaving to pupate in the soil. Photo by M. Dolinski and H. Carcamo, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

April-August showed that both locations experienced dry conditions throughout the growing season especially from July to August when the warm and dry spell prevailed until the crop harvest. Average monthly precipitation at Conrad for the months of June, July and August was 4.9, 0.9, and 0.26 inches, compared to Sweetgrass where the average rainfall during these months was about 5.2, 2.0 and 0.04 inches, respectively.

Each plot was visually rated for the flea beetle feeding injury, four times i.e. cotyledon, four leaf, pre-flowering and pod formation stages of canola. Cabbage seedpod weevil damage assessments were performed on the pods at the pod maturation stage only. Pods were randomly sampled per plot, and damaged or undamaged pods were determined in the lab by visual inspection using seedpod weevil damage characteristics (feeding holes) followed by the opening of pods with a sharp blade to check the presence of larvae inside the pods.

Study results showed that flea beetle feeding pressure based on crop injury ratings was very high throughout the canola growing season at Conrad as compared to the Sweetgrass location. More than 70% injury was recorded at four leaf stage of canola in Conrad while the highest injury ratings were about 11% at four leaf and preflowering canola stages at the Sweetgrass location. At Sweetgrass where flea beetle feeding pressure remained low during the entire growing season, injury ratings varied among the N levels at the cotyledon stage but not during the other crop growth stages.

On the other hand, insecticide significantly impacted the feeding injury ratings at cotyledon and pre-flowering stage. Interaction between N levels and insecticide seed treatment for flea beetle feeding injury was not significant at both the locations.

Mean seedpod weevil percent infested pods were low at Conrad (range 5-13%) compared to Sweetgrass location where the percent infested pods were high and range 6-26%. However, there was no trend for the N levels for cabbage seedpod weevil percent infested pods and no significant differences

were observed among insecticide treated and untreated plots at both the locations.

Yield levels were low at both the locations with average seed yield ranging from about 16-19 bu/ac and from 7-12 bu/ac respectively, at the Conrad and Sweetgrass locations. Although, yield increased slightly with the increase in N level with highest at 100 lbs/ac N level, differences were not significant among the N levels at Conrad location. Similar trend of no significant differences were among the N levels for the grain quality parameters. In contrast insecticide averaged over the N levels, canola yield TKW and percent oil content were significantly higher in insecticide treated than the untreated plots. At Sweetgrass where flea beetle pressure was low, impact of N levels was more pronounced as compared to Conrad location. Significant differences were among the N levels for canola yield, test weight and percent oil content. Yield levels increase with the increase in N application, with highest mean yield (11.4 bu/ac) at the 150 lbs/ac N rate. Insecticide averaged over the N levels, both yield and percent oil content were significantly higher in the insecticide treated than the untreated plots. However, no significant impact of insecticide was observed on the other grain quality parameters.

Overall, the studies demonstrate that if dry and warm conditions prevail over the canola growing season significant damage can occur even at the later stages of canola development and exhibit considerable damage during the pod formation stage thereby impacting the yield and grain quality parameters. Although, yield was highest at the 100 and 150 pounds of N/ac treatment levels, flea beetle injury pressure likely masked the statistical differences among them. In contrast, when the flea beetle feeding pressure was low, impact of N was more pronounced on the yield and grain quality. No differences among insecticide treated and untreated plots at both locations for seedpod weevil likely indicate that the effects of seed treatment with insecticide did not last long enough to impact the pod stage.

Curmudgeons Day

Date celebrated: January 29th Curmudgeons Day is one of those holidays most people find hard to believe is real.

There’s no need to worry, though, because you don’t have to be grumpy to celebrate it.

There are many schools of thought regarding Curmudgeons Day. Some say it’s a holiday where you’re supposed to stay home all day and do nothing. Others, though, see it as a day when you’re permitted to be as miserable and grouchy as you like. In fact, they consider it a day when grumpiness should be celebrated.

If you’re not feeling too ill-tempered, though, you can still celebrate Curmudgeons Day, and have fun while doing it.

Here are a few ideas on how to celebrate this holiday without necessarily being grumpy yourself: • Spread the cheer and make a curmudgeon you know laugh; • Watch a film featuring curmudgeons, such as Grumpy Old Men; • Take a few moments to appreciate your life and why you really shouldn’t be grumpy.

Curmudgeons Day is an official holiday, but if you really can’t seem to get into the right mood to be true to it, you can always have a bit of fun with the family.

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NEW STOCK & HORSE TRAILERS

New Circle D 24-ft. gooseneck stock trailer with 2 sliding 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

NEW GOOSENECK TILT TRAILERS

(2) Diamond C 25-ft. partial tilt, (2) 7,000 lb. axles, tool box......................................................................$7595 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 Hillsboro aluminum 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 New Hillsboro aluminum 6.8-ft. x 20-ft., 1 sliding center gate............................$16,500

G ll steel flatbeds New Circle D pickup flatbeds

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.....................................$6495 Hillsboro 21.5-ft. partial tilt.....................................$6595

NEW DUMP TRAILERS

New Diamond C 14-ft. gooseneck........................$9495 New Diamond C 14-ft. bumper pull with tarp........$8495 New Diamond C 12-ft.x77” bumper pull with 5200 lb. axles..................................................................$5995 New Travalong 16-ft. gooseneck, triple axle......$13,000 New Travalong 14-ft. gooseneck.......................$10,895 New Travalong 14-ft. bumper pull.........................$9895

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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

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MISCELLANEOUS USED EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

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

2012 Ford F350 105,000 miles, diesel, ext.cab, new HydraBed w/electric controls....................... $36,995

1994 Load King 43-ft. triple axle belly dump................ $19,000

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

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

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

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

Ponderosa 6-ft.x16-ft. bumper pull ............................. $2000

2013 Utility 6-ft.x8-ft. trailer... $900 1996 Featherlite aluminum 3-horse slant w/walk-in compartment, LIKE NEW, one owner, original tires, been shedded ....... $9750

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

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

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

NOW: ...................... $19,995

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

2016 Diamond C HD 20-ft. skid steer trailer, like new.... ..................................$4500

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

8x8 snowmobile trailer..... $500

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

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

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

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Industrial Equipment

Hyster 200H forklift with SunnyD squeeze.......................$32,000 Also available a Steffens bale clamp to go on forklift...........$4500

2001 Carelift 10055 Zoom Boom telehandler, cab, heat, 10,000 lb lift, 55-ft. reach..........................................................$45,000 New 10-ft. snow blade for skid steer loader.........................$2450

Swathers

2008 New Holland H8080 15-ft. swather, 2420 hours, very sharp...............................................................................$62,500 New Holland HW340 discbine swather............................$49,500 2007 Hesston 9345 16-ft. swather, 3300 hours................$39,500

Balewagons & Retriever

New Holland 1068 rebuilt late model, nice.......................$47,500 2007 New Holland BW28 balewagon, 4500 hours..........$90,000 1983 New Holland 1069 gas balewagon, 1380 hours, nice.......... ......................................................................................$50,000 2-New Holland 1068 diesel, late models............$35,000-$40,000 New Holland 1068 gas balewagon with MilStak clamp for 3x4 bales.............................................................................$28,000 5-New Holland S1049 bale wagons........................$7500-19,500 New Holland Super 1049 balewagon..............................$18,500 2012 New Holland 1037 balewagon like new..................$46,000 2006 New Holland 1037 balewagon, sharp.....................$35,000 6-New Holland 1037 balewagons, rebuilt...... $18,000 to $25,000 New Holland 1033s rebuilt balewagons.............$10,500-$13,000 New Holland 1032 rebuilt.................................................$10,500 New Holland 1032 pull type.............................................$10,500 New Holland 1051 retriever, two wide with telescoping top clamp mounted on a 1979 Chevrolet C60...............................$10,500

Tractors

Massey-Ferguson 3525 MFWD, 4500 hours..................$18,500 John Deere 4650 MFWD..................................................$30,000

Haying Equipment

Freeman 370 baler Deutz engine, 13” x 22” bale chamber... $15,000 2-Freeman 330SP balers, 13” x 22” bale chamber...$10,000 each 4-Freeman 330 balers, 1 with Deutz, 3 hydraulic drive, 13” x 22” bale chamber..........................................................$6500 each Hesston 4590 square baler, good condition.....................$13,000 2008 New Holland BB9080 3x4 square baler. 26,000 bales..$67,500 New Holland BR780 round baler with net wrap, nice.......$16,500 New Holland 55, 56, 258, 259 & 260 rakes. Several to choose from.......................................................... From $600 to $4500

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Use the numbers when bull buying

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service the herd, including growth, reproduction The future is now: the bull-buying and livability. Assuming CHAPS producseason.

The future is in the numbers. The future ers are similar to other beef producers, requires knowledge, so study hard. they simply need to better understand the For me, bull-buying season means numbers to adequately maintain or tweak bull-buying workshops where I can meet their current cow-calf enterprise. with small groups of producers to look Enter the bull. The bulls impact producat numbers, the expected progeny differtion and are the tools of the trade to meet the specifications of a demanding consumences (EPDs). EPDs have been around a long time, but the utilization of EPDs is er and help the cow-calf producer sustain still an ongoing process as more producthe cow-calf herd through the selection of replacements. The message for today’s ers annually incorporate EPDs into bull cattle producer: Understanding value and selection. balance is more Interestingly, important than the extent to the perceived, which EPDs are ever-desired inutilized on individual operations crease in cattle varies widely. performance.

However, no betIt’s what’s inside beef that counts. ter selection tool Historically, is available that we run races, and will help a beef we believed that operation meet biggest is best. future goals.

What happens Just as with when all of the buying equipcattle are big? As ment, the spec the beef cattle industry continues to masheet informs potential buyers what is underneath the exterior metal, and EPDs ture, bull selection shifts from a simpler inform potential buyers what is under the straight race to a more complex maze. As hide. The tires need to be checked and the the race ends, we enter the maze, a maze feet and legs need to be checked so you that will drive bull selection. purchase the desired specs.

The hard work starts now. Future sucBulls are the tools of the trade, enabling cess will be a balancing act now, weighing the cow-calf producer to modify the indusinputs and costs against potential additry. EPDs can guide the process, yet EPDs tional improvement. Thus, the need for are complex, so don’t be afraid to seek a EPDs and bull selection. If puzzled, seek better understanding of the numbers. some advice, attend some workshops and Bulls and next year’s crop seed have a ask for help for the questions that do not lot in common as well. Bulls are to beef seem to have answers. production what seed is to crop producThe goal in the bull workshops is contion. Crop producers engage seed stock nectivity, connecting what one sees to growers regarding information on new the previously purchased bulls. The bulls varieties, which come with an extensive carry the genes, which make up 50 percent amount of data. When is the last time a of a calf. The sire of the cow makes up crop producer went out and took a picture 25 percent of the calf and the sire of the of a field of grain and decided that would mother of the cow makes up 12.5 percent be the variety to grow? of the calf. In simple terms, the last three OK, sorry, that was not called for, but bulls have furnished 87.5 percent of the some truth is in the statement. Selecting genes in the most recent calf crop. bulls only by visual appearance, just like The same could be said of the cow side selecting crop varieties by visual appearof the pedigree; however, the cow does not have the opportunity to produce copious ance, means bypassing the data (informanumbers of calves, so data is more limited. tion) that provide the knowledge (power) And data - that is, the numbers - are the to effect change within a beef operation. point of this discussion.

Just like crops, bulls carry individual So, begin by finding registration numgenes that are sought after and actually determine the value of the bull. The numbers of recently purchased bulls, look up their current EPD values for the traits of bers tell the story, not the view. interest and write them down. Once the All the bull workshops start out with numbers are written, data are emerging. a question: Do you like what you see? If An average EPD calculation for the you stand by the fence and look at your traits of interest will develop a benchmark. calves, do you like what you see? Is the The benchmark relates to the calves in the view good? The real question is how to pen. Modification of the benchmark is sire maintain or tweak what is good. selection.

Interestingly, data from the Cow May you find all your ear tags.

Herd Appraisal Performance Software For more information, contact your (CHAPS), through the North Dakota State local NDSU Extension Service agent University Extension Service and North (https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension/ Dakota Beef Cattle Improvement Associadirectory) or Ringwall at the Dickinson tion (NDBCIA), suggest that with most Research Extension Center, 1041 State performance traits, threshold values seem Ave., Dickinson, ND 58601; 701-456to exist that commercial beef producers 1103; or kris.ringwall@ndsu.edu. can attain for relative performance within

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Older horse care

By Ann M. Swinker, PennState Extension Horse Specialist Horse owners need to consider different and special care for the aging horse.

Because of advances in nutrition, management and health care, horses are living longer, more useful lives. It’s not uncommon to find horses and ponies living well into their 20s and 30s. While genetics play a role in determining life span, you too, can have an impact. You may think that turning your old-timer out to pasture is the kindest form of retirement. But horses are individuals. Some enjoy being idle; others prefer to be a part of the action. Whatever you do, don’t ignore the horse. Proper nutrition, care and exercise will help the animal thrive.

Management Guidelines Follow these guidelines to develop a total management plan for your older horse: • Observe your horse on a regular basis. Watch for changes in body condition, behavior and attitude. Address problems, even seemingly minor ones, right away.

• Feed a high-quality diet. Avoid dusty and moldy feeds.

• Feed your older horse away from younger, more aggressive ones so it won’t have to compete for feed.

• Feed at more frequent intervals so as not to upset the digestive system. Two-three times daily is best.

• Provide plenty of fresh, clean, tepid water. Excessively cold water reduces consumption which can lead to colic and other problems.

• Adjust and balance rations to maintain proper body conditions.

A good rule of thumb is to be able to feel the ribs but not see them.

• Provide adequate, appropriate exercise to maintain muscle tone, flexibility and mobility.

• Groom your horse frequently to promote circulation and skin health.

• Be aware that older horses are prone to tumors. Look for any unusual lumps or growths from head to tail as well as beneath the tail (especially on gray horses).

• Schedule routine checkups with your equine veterinarian. Call immediately if you suspect a problem.

• A quick response to ailments, injuries or a decline in fitness can keep your older horse from having a serious or prolonged setback.

That means less worry for you and a better quality of life for your old friend.

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Trucks For Sale

2007 International 4300 DT466, Allison automatic, twin screw, new 8.5-ft.x20-ft.x69” unibody grain box with grain and silage/beet gate. Nice truck........................................$57,500

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1999 Kenworth, C10 Cat, 9 speed double low transmission, factory pusher axle, 46,000 lb walking beam Hendrickson rears with double lockers, 20,000 lb front, low miles. Ready for a 22-ft. grain box........................... $24,500 Corn for sale. Excellent quality

FEEDING EQUIPMENT AND STRAW FOR SALE

2011 GMC Sierra HD3500 regular cab with DewEze 675 bale bed, 65,000 miles. Well equipped and in good shape....................................... $32,500 180 bales of barley straw in big round bales. Net wrap...................... $25/bale 2009 Vermeer BP8000 bale processor.

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2003 Bombardier Snow Cat 1400 hours*, Cummins diesel, rear groomer, air conditioning, heater. Lots of extras

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67,000 miles*, automatic, air brakes, tow package 2500 hours*, good rubber, very clean, California rust free. Runs and performs excellent. Forks $1500 extra

*Hours and miles are advertised as shown on the hours/speedometer. Have no way of verifying true accuracy. All vehicles will be sold through Ram Tire Co. Inc., a licensed California motor dealer.

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

1999 Ford F350 Lariat Super Duty 4x4, 6 speed manual transmission, 7.3 Power Stroke diesel, extended cab, utility box, dually, 80% new tires, 256,313 miles, mechanics truck - well maintained, have shop records........ .............................................................................. $8500 Hastings 6” gated pipe, used, 100 plus pieces, 30-ft. long, needs gate.............................................................. $1/ft.

Gehl small rock picker, hydraulic 6-ft........................ $1000 2-horse trailer, 4-wheel, nice condition...................... $1200

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Arizona Arizona inventory of all hogs and pigs on December 1, 2017 was 160,000 head, up 39 percent from last year. Breeding inventory, at 17,000 head, was unchanged from last year. Market hog inventory, at 143,000 head, was up 46 percent from last year.

The December 2016-November 2017 annual pig crop, at 292,000 head, was down 12 percent from the previous year. Sows farrowing during this period totaled 31,000 head, down 4,000 head from a year ago. The average pigs saved per litter was 9.42 for the December 2016-November 2017, compared with 9.43 the previous year.

Colorado Colorado inventory of all hogs and pigs on December 1, 2017 was 750,000 head, down 1 percent from September 1, 2017, but up 12 percent from last year. Breeding inventory, at 150,000 head, was down 10,000 head from the previous quarter, but unchanged from last year. Market hog inventory, at 600,000 head, was unchanged from last quarter and up 15 percent from last year.

The September-November 2017 quarterly pig crop, at 734,000 head, was down 5 percent from 2016. Sows farrowing during this period totaled 72,000 head, down

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December 2017 hog and pig inventory

2,000 head from a year ago. The average pigs saved per litter was 10.20 for the September-November 2017 period, compared with 10.40 last year.

The December 2016-November 2017 annual pig crop, at 3.14 million head, was up 2 percent from the previous year. Sows farrowing during this period totaled 303,000 head, down 1,000 head from a year ago. The average pigs saved per litter was 10.35 for the December 2016-November 2017, compared with 10.11 the previous year.

Montana Montana inventory of all hogs and pigs on December 1, 2017 was 179,000 head, up 2 percent from last year. Breeding inventory, at 25,000 head, was up 1,000 head from last year. Market hog inventory, at 154,000 head, was up 2 percent from last year.

The December 2016-November 2017 annual pig crop, at 522,000 head, was up 1 percent from the previous year. Sows farrowing during this period totaled 47,500 head, up 500 head from a year ago. The average pigs saved per litter was 10.99 for the December 2016-November 2017, compared with 10.96 the previous year.

New Mexico New Mexico inventory of all hogs and pigs on December 1, 2017 was 1,600 head, down 6 percent from last year. Breeding inventory, at 500 head, was up 100 head from last year. Market hog inventory, at 1,100 head, was down 15 percent from last year.

The December 2016-November 2017 annual pig crop, at 3,100 head, was unchanged from the previous year. Sows farrowing during this period totaled 400 head, unchanged from a year ago. The average pigs saved per litter was 7.75 for the December 2016-November Thank you for letting us serve 2017, compared with 7.75 you in 2017. We look forward to the previous year.

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Date When Celebrated : Spouses Day is always on January 26th Spouse’s Day is a time to enjoy and appreciate your better half. You can use this day as a prelude or warm up to Valentine’s Day perhaps. But, its not as much of a gift giving event. Rather, use it as a time to show your spouse that you care and appreciate all of the things that he/she does for you and for the household.

Over the long years of a relationship, its easy to take for granted the many things your spouse does. He/she’s always there. They do so many big and little things as a routine event. So, take today to notice and to say thanks. As for the “enjoyment” part of the day... we will leave that up to you to enjoy your spouse however the two of your desire....

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CATTLE EQUIP., PICKUP AND DISC FOR SALE

3-Powder River cattle squeeze chutes. All in good condition. Your choice..........................................$800 ea. obo Powder River calf table. Good condition.............$700 obo 1997 Ford 4x4 1/2-ton ext. cab, step side pickup....... $1200 International 14-ft. tandem disc on rubber............... $1200 Phone (406) 835-2761, Melrose, Montana

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Insect pathogenic (Insect killing) nematodes for the management of wireworms

By Ramandeep Kaur Sandhi, Shabeg S. Briar and Gadi V.P. Reddy, MSU Western Triangle Agricultural Research Center, Conrad, Montana and damage to crops have become a major Wireworms are the larval stages of click problem for the growers in the Golden beetles. They are generalists and cause Triangle region of Montana. They dwell damage to many cereals, vegetable and into the soil surface and injure plants by other field crops. They are widely distribboring into stems, roots, and tubers. They uted throughout the Northern Great Plains damage the plants and go deep into soil for (Montana, North and South Dakota and, overwinter and come up onto the top layMinnesota). In the recent past, wireworms

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By NDSU Extension Service • Mara Bornemann, Morton, New SalemAlmont High School, Center • Victoria Christensen, Stutsman, Christensen Academy, Courtenay • Mary Goroski, Richland, Wahpeton High School, Wahpeton • Alyssa Kemp, Pembina, Cavalier High School, Cavalier • Eva Lahlum, LaMoure, homeschooled, Marion • Nora Larson, Adams, Larson Homeschool, Lemmon, South Dakota • Seth Nelson, Walsh, Park River High School, Park River Eight youth have joined the North Dakota 4-H AmThe North Dakota State 4-H Ambassadors bassadors team. Pictured are (from left, front row): Eva Lahlum, Mary Goroski and Mara Bornemann; are a group of young adults from across the (back row) Victoria Christensen, Brittany Barnhardt, state who are actively involved in 4-H. They Nora Larson, Alyssa Kemp and Seth Nelson. (NDSU coordinate many activities that involve teachphoto) ing youth and adults about topics such as leadership, team work and citizenship.

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Insect pathogenic (Insect killing) nematodes for the management of wireworms CONTINUED FROM PAGE C42

ment strategies for the wireworms on spring wheat. Briefly, EPN’s are a group of nematodes that can infect and kill the insect and are therefore known as entomopathogenic or insect pathogenic nematodes. They are novel biological control agents that have a broad host range, safer to humans, and have no known negative or toxic effects on the environment.

Mainly, the members of two nematode families including and are commonly studied EPNs and are considered effective biological control agents for the manage-

Figure 2: Large number of insect pathogenic nematodes (EPN’s) emerging from its host wireworm larva cadaver. ment of harmful insects.

The life cycle of EPNs starts with an infective juvenile (Figure 1), that has ability to seek out and infect new hosts. Once the host is found, the infective juveniles penetrate into the insect body mainly through natural body openings like mouth, anus, spiracles, and insect cuticle. After entering into an insect, nematodes release a mutualistic bacterium that multiplies in the insect body. These bacteria cause host insect mortality typically within 24-48 hours. There is mutualistic relationship between nematodes and bacteria as nematodes provide shelter to the bacteria and bacteria provide nutrients to the nematodes by killing the insects. Inside the insect body itself, nematodes reproduce and go through several generations. When food become scarce, the adults produce new infective juveniles that can adapt to the outside environment. In a week, hundreds of thousands of infective juveniles

burst out from the insect cadavers (dead larvae) and start looking for new hosts as shown in figure 1 and 2.

In summer of 2017, a graduate student, Ramandeep Sandhi has conducted laboratory bioassays for checking the ability of EPN’s to cause wireworm mortality.

The medium sized larvae of 3 species of wireworms; Limonius californicus, Hypnoides bicolor, and Aeolus mellilus were selected in this experiment. These species are predominantly reported to occur and are damaging the spring wheat fields in the Golden triangle areas of Montana. Ten strains of EPN’s namely, S. carpocapsae (A11 and Cxrd strain), S. feltiae SN strain, H. bacteriophora (HP88 and VS strain), S. riobrave (355 and 7-12 strains), H. floridensis (K22 strain), H. georgiana (Kesha), and S. rarum (17 c+e). Different doses (2000, 1000, 500, 250, 100 and 50 Infective Juveniles/ml of water) were used in these tests. The mortality was observed for 30 days at 24 intervals. In case of wireworm, L. californicus, H. floridensis (K22 strain) followed by S. riobrave 355 strain and S. carpocapsae A11 strain showed high mortality as compared to other strains. In case of second pre-dominant wireworms species H. bicolor, higher wireworm mortality was obtained in S. carpocapsae A11 strain followed by S. feltiae SN strain, S. rarum 17 c+e, and S. carpocapsae Cxrd strain. In A. mellilus, S. rarum 17 c+e and S. carpocapsae A11 strain showed more mortality followed by S. carpocapsae Cxrd strain. On the basis of these positive results, further research will be carried out whether EPN’s strains with higher doses can cause mortality in less time at high doses. The strains showing prominence in the laboratory tests, will be used to evaluate in the greenhouse and field experiments for their field efficacy. Optimistically, this new technology can be successfully implemented for wireworm management. This strategy is expected to have a significant and positive impact on the Northern Great Plains agriculture and will greatly help the farming community.

Horses may be at risk of colic in cold weather

By Ann M. Swinker, PennState Extension Horse Specialist When it is very cold, horses will reduce their water consumption and be at risk of colic.

Watering Horses in Winter Horses should not be fed excessively cold water, as it may bring on colic symptoms. Try a heated waterer or consider taking warm buckets out when it’s cold outside. If nothing else, make sure to break the ice on a horse’s water supply in freezing temperatures. In very cold weather, water heaters may be needed to prevent the water from freezing. If you are using a submergible electric water heater to keep the water supply open and free of ice, check to see if it is giving off stray voltage and shocking the horses when trying to drink.

Be careful that you do not get shocked. If you use automatic waters be sure the heating element is turned on and that there is no stray voltage.

Water performs many tasks in the body. It makes up most of the blood that carries nutrients to cells and takes waste products away. In addition, water is the body’s built-in cooling system; it regulates body heat and acts as a lubricant. A horse drinks about 10 to 12 gallons of water daily depending on the work it is doing. Larger breeds of horses may drink up to 15 to 20 gallons of water a day. Horses that are not drinking enough water will reduce their feed intake and reduce the energy intake.

During the bitter cold weather is when horses need to keep up their energy sources and the worst possible thing that can happen is to have a horse quit drinking water and go off feed. If the horse cannot drink or worse cannot get to water because it is frozen solid, the horse becomes dehydrated.

Within 24 hours of water deprivation, a horse can lose about 4% of his body weight. After 48 hours without water, 6.8% of his body weight will be lost, and after 72 hours it’s about 9%. Symptoms of dehydration are dry mucous membranes, sunken eyes, tucked-up appearance, skin that has lost its elasticity, and a slowed capillary refill time and a depressed attitude.

These signs become obvious when the horse has already lost 6% of his body weight or more, by which time dehydration has already begun affecting digestive efficiency. When this happens, the body cannot maintain a constant body temperature and become hypothermic.

But the worst risk caused by lack of water is that the horse’s intestines become impacted and results in colic. In fact, the main reason the incidence of colic increases from December to March is that many horses don’t drink enough water in the winter months.

RMA announces changes to its crop insurance policy

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced changes to its crop insurance policies. Major changes for 2018 focus on conservation compliance certification and choice of unit structure based on the risk management needs of producers.

“Every producer’s situation is unique. At RMA we want to ensure the policies we provide are flexible enough so that producers are getting the most effective and efficient coverage. Ensuring producers have the right coverage helps to strengthen the farm safety net,” said RMA Acting Administrator Heather Manzano.

To offer producers increased flexibility, RMA has removed the June 1 certification deadline date from the conservation compliance provisions and will instead refer to the premium billing date. This will allow the conservation compliance certification process for crop insurance to be administered more consistently with the way it is administered for other USDA programs. RMA is also increasing the flexibility of its services by allowing a policyholder to select different unit structures by practice for either irrigated or non-irrigated practices. Policyholders may now choose an enterprise unit for one practice and the most appropriate unit structure on the other practice, be it a separate enterprise unit or optional or basic units. These changes reduce the burden placed on producers and makes crop insurance more accessible.

RMA worked closely with its stakeholders to identify the changes, which were published November 24 in the Federal Register.

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Landmark study of wild wheat ancestor

By K-State Research and Extension News composition and the mineral content, and Kansas State University scientists are protein content,” he added. “There are a part of a breakthrough study in which an number of genes that are known to improve international team of researchers has sucthis trait, and they are coming from wild cessfully deciphered all 10 billion letters in emmer.” the genetic code of a wild ancestor of wheat.

Kansas State University wheat breeder Their work is published in the July 7 Allan Fritz already is conducting field trials issue of Science Magazine (http://science. with wild emmer at the Ashland Bottoms sciencemag.org/content/357/6346/93). research farm south of Manhattan.

“The relative of wheat is called wild “There’s good evidence that wild emmer emmer, which is one of the founding crops contains genes for drought tolerance,” Fritz of human society,” said Eduard Akhunov, said. Israeli researchers identified a chroprofessor of plant pathology and wheat genomics at Kansas State University. “Wild mosome that’s produced a 10-15 percent emmer was one of the first crops that was increase in yield under drought – without domesticated 10,000 years ago, which was sacrificing yield potential under wella critical step in moving from hunting and watered conditions. gathering to an agricultural society.”

Fritz added that he and his team have By knowing the genetic code of wild emdone preliminary screening of accessions of wild emmer and have found resistance mer, scientists can now compare its DNA to wheat streak mosaic virus, while reports to modern varieties to fully understand how indicate it also contains genes for resistance wheat has evolved over thousands of years. to fusarium head blight and stripe rust. Wild With that information, they can better unemmer genes may also provide added value derstand the genes that provide important for wheat-based foods. traits such as drought and heat tolerance, “The wild emmers can contain in excess or resistance to various diseases and pests. of 30 percent protein, so there’s high pro“From a biological and historical viewpoint, we have created a time tunnel that we tein,” Fritz said. “We also know from the can use to examine wheat from before the research of others that you can find some origins of agriculture,” said Assaf Distefeld, wild emmer that has twice the antioxidant a professor at Tel Aviv (Israel) University, capacity of domesticated durum. who led the project.

“We know that these wheats accumulate “Our comparison to modern wheat has such things as iron and zinc at a higher allowed us to identify the precise genes level. So we can start to talk about nutritionthat allowed domestication of wheat. For ally superior wheat varieties that can come example, while the seeds of wild wheat out of this material. We think there’s real readily fall off the plant and scatter (a value there for consumers as well as helpprocess called shattering), a change in two ing to ensure production in an increasingly genes meant that in domesticated wheat, variable environment.” the seeds remained attached to the stalk, However, even with newer technoloand it is this trait that enabled humans to gies to speed up the process, breeding new harvest wheat.” wheat lines takes a lot of time. Fritz said Akhunov, whose research team used a it will take at least 15 years before traits technology called “exome capture” to idenfrom these wild wheats will be available in commercial varieties. tify the regions of the wild emmer genome “It’s one of those things where, yeah, it’s important for wheat domestication, said a really long-term project, but if you don’t that wild emmer and other wild relatives ever start it, you never get to the good stuff of wheat have been a useful resource for at the end,” he said. “You need to get the improving wheat for a long time. Many of process started and work through it.” those wild relatives carry “beneficial genes Even so, Fritz added, “I’m really excited that may make plants more resistant to difabout this. We can do some really good ferent diseases or improve heat or drought things. I think there’s the opportunity to tolerance.” make much better wheat varieties, increase With the work done by the international value in wheat for our producers, and to team of researchers, Akhunov and his Khave a healthier product for consumers.”

State colleagues can now more precisely The work completed at Kansas State identify gene segments that can help imUniversity was funded by the U.S. Departprove Kansas varieties.

“The small segments of the wild emment of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The project led by mer chromosomes are being transferred to Akhunov uses historic climate data from bread wheat, and these segments can carry the regions where the wild wheat ancestors some useful genes in there, and they can grow and information about their genomic be used in (K-State) breeding programs,” diversity to identify valuable genetic variaAkhunov said.

“It is a valuable source for improving tion for improving wheat production in end-use quality of wheat, especially grain local environmental conditions.

Montana cherry growers vote to eliminate checkoff program

Montana cherry growers have voted to eliminate the Montana Cherry Research & Market Development Program. The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) will now take the necessary steps to eliminate the checkoff program.

“With 75 percent of the cherry growers voting in favor of elimination, the Department’s directive is clear and we will begin eliminating the program immediately,” said MDA Director Ben Thomas.

After a September 14, 2017 public hearing where feedback on both sides of the issue was heard, a ballot referendum was sent by

mail to over 100 Montana cherry growers.

MDA received 69 completed ballots, with the final vote tally being 52-17 in favor of elimination. MDA will repeal all rules and administrative policies and procedures associated with the program. Per 80-11-513, MCA, any remaining checkoff funds will now revert to the state’s general fund.

The Montana Department of Agriculture’s mission is to protect producers and consumers, and to enhance and develop agriculture and allied industries. For more information on the Montana Department of Agriculture, visit www.agr.mt.gov

Ward County team takes 1st at Civic U

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The Ward County team captured the traveling gavel trophy for first place for the second year in Civic U, the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service’s parliamentary procedure contest for youth.

Five teams participated in the second annual Civic U at the North Dakota 4-H Camp near Washburn.

The Logan County team placed second and the Oliver County team took third place. The top three teams were awarded rosettes, and the Foster and Renville County teams took home participation ribbons.

“The judges said there was great improvement from last year,” says Joel Lemer, the agriculture and natural resources agent in NDSU Extension’s Foster County and a Civic U committee member.

He notes that while listening to teams prepare for the presentation part of the contest, he heard great parliamentary procedure discussion.

“I think we are accomplishing what our goals are for this event,” he adds.

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