July 2014 by The Trader's Dispatch

JULY 2014

Vol. XV No. 6 P.O. Box 306 Valier, MT 59486-0306

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

Purchase hail insurance by August 15 deadline

With some much needed rain falling across most of Montana, now is the time to evaluate your crop insurance needs. Montana farmers and ranchers can still purchase state hail insurance through August 15 by contacting the toll free number at (844) 515-1571 or visiting the website at http:// agr.mt.gov/agr/Programs/Commodities/HailInsurance/ to obtain forms. With last year’s record hail insurance claims, the Hail Board purchased reinsurance to ensure that any and all claims made by Montana producers covered by the state hail insurance program will be paid. County Department of Revenue offices will no longer be processing new policies; instead they will be providing information to interested parties on how to begin the process. Forms are also available at Montana State University Extension Offices and Conservation District Offices. At the request of producers and authorized by the State Legislature, the dry land hail insurance rate increased to $75 per acre and $114 per acre for irrigated land. The Hail Board also approved a five percent premium increase. Producers should contact the Montana Department of Agriculture to discuss coverage and rates. continued on page A2

UPCOMING AUCTIONS

July, Rivers West Auction, Online........................................................................A2 July 12, WHB, Hay Consignment, Great Falls.....................................................A4 July 16, Shobe Auction & Realty, Willson Farm, Moore.....................................A3 July 16, Musser Bros. Auction, Gold Creek Auction, Online.............................A5 July 16, Moodie Implement, Online.....................................................................A9 July 17, Haugland’s Action Auction, Owan Estate, Williston ND......................A8 July 19, Bo Carpenter Auction Inc., Consignment, Kalispell............................A6 July 19, RK Statewide Auctions, Hibl Farm, Poplar.........................................A26 July 24, Rivers West Auction, Circle KBL Outfitters, Evaro...............................A7 July 26, GSI Auction Service, Girard Inventory Reduction, Scobey...............A13 July 26, RK Statewide Auctions, Hartwick Estate, Miles City.........................A47 July 30, Steffes Group, Inc., AgIron, West Fargo, ND.......................................A10 July 31, Musser Bros. Auction, Absaroka Mountain Cabin, Online..................A5 Aug., Rivers West Auction, Online.......................................................................A2 Aug. 2, Stere Auction Service, Black Auction, Kalispell..................................A12 Aug. 2, Weaver Auctions, Mentzer & B&B, Hall................................................A15

Cover cropping and crop insurance

The National Center for Appropriate Technology; the Montana Natural Resources Conservation Service; Montana State University; and Montana Farmers Union have been working with the Montana Organic Association on a project to explore cover cropping and crop insurance issues. The project is supported by the USDA Risk Management Agency. The tour will also include information provided by Jeff Schahczenski of NCAT on how crop insurance can be affected by cover crops. If you are interested in attending this farm tour or others below, please pre-register at: https://www.ncat.org/tours/ We will send you the details. If you have other questions, please contact Jeff Schahczenski by email at jeffs@ncat.org or phone at 406-494-8636. The other farm tours set for the summer include the following: July 16, 2014: A conventional farm tour and workshop in Toole County with mixed livestock and small-grain grower Griff Bye, who is developing a unique cover cropping and livestock system. Although he has never experimented with cover crop cocktails before, Griff is going about in a big way, with 10 percent of his 11,000 crop acres being planted to covers this continued on page A2

Students discuss healthy soils and plants with Misty Vermulum (right) , NRCS at Ag Days at Sunburst school.

Beef in the Kitchen Culinary Contest

The Montana CattleWomen are sponsoring the twelfth annual state beef cook-off as the Great Falls State Fair on July 26, 2014. The contest entitled “Beef in the Kitchen Culinary Contest” will take place in the Family Living Center at the Montana State Fairgrounds between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. The contest will again be for both youth and adults. At 5:00 p.m. winners will be announced, cash prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places; $150, $75, and $50 respectively. “Beef in the Kitchen Culinary Contest” contestants will create their own fun beef recipe that promotes nutritional balance and has all-family appeal Any youth between the ages of 10-18 years of age may enter the contest. Youth must be able to prepare

and display the beef dish without adult assistance. All adults are 19 years and older. Contest entry forms and rules are available at the Cascade County Extenion Office at 406-454-6980, or 3300 3rd Street N.W., continued on page A2

PRODUCTION SALES

Aug. 31, Montana Breeders Group, Horse Sale, Great Falls..........................................................................A12 Sept. 25, Ehlke Herefords, Townsend.........................A35 Nov. 9, Hereford Influence Feeder Calf Sale, Three Forks........................................................................A35

PRIVATE TREATY

Feddes Herefords, Manhattan....................................A35 McMurry Cattle, Billings..............................................A35 Peterson Sheep Co., Lemmon SD..............................C47

Youth Waterfowl and Upland Bird Clinic

Fish, Wildlife and Parks is hosting a youth waterfowl upland bird clinic 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 10. The event will take place at Freezout Lake Wildlife Management Area between Fairfield and Choteau. This clinic is for youths 10-17 years of age who would like to become involved in upland bird and waterfowl hunting by learning the skills to be successful and ethical. This is an interactive clinic that will discuss safety in the field, ethics, traditions, bird identification, and regulations. There will also be decoy setting, duck calling and gun dog demonstrations by the Golden Triangle Sporting Dog Club. Everyone will have a chance to learn range estimation and how to pattern a shotgun so if you have your own gun bring it along. Participants will have the opportu-

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nity to receive individual coaching in clay target shooting. For those without a gun, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or FWP will provide one along with ammunition. Advanced sign up is required by calling Bob Johnson 406-727-7400, ext. 226. This clinic is free of charge and lunch will be provided by the dog club. Sponsors are FWP, Golden Triangle Sporting Dog Club, the Great Falls chapter of Ducks Unlimited and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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Purchase hail insurance continued from front page

Contact Information:Montana State Hail Insurance Program, PO Box 200201, Helena, MT 59620 Toll Free: (844) 515-1571 Phone: (406) 444-2402 Fax: (406) 444-9422 The Montana State Hail Insurance Program was created in 1917 to provide basic hail insurance coverage on any crop grown in Montana. The program is directed by a fivemember board consisting of the department director, insurance commissioner, and three other members appointed by the Governor. 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 department, visit www.agr.mt.gov.

Cover cropping continued from front page

year in some form or fashion. Griff believes in the potential of cover cropping and realizes that it will be a few years before he sees results. At this tour of his farm, participants will see a cool-season cover of 11 species that is being grazed by 150 cow-calf pairs, a warm season cover of 10 species, and a nine-species cover crop intermixed with the sunflower cash crop. This is an excellent opportunity to view grazing cover crops and to hear about one man’s startup experiences. August 16, 2014: An organic farm tour and workshop with Judy Owsowitz at Terrapin Farm in Whitefish. Judy is a long-time organic producer who has extensive knowledge of cover cropping in diverse vegetable production systems. With over 20 years of certified organic production, Terrapin Farm produces more than 500 varieties of diversified vegetable, herb, and seed crops and incorporates greenhouse, hoophouse, and high tunnel production. Judy interplants her cover crops. She also oversees over 30 varieties of seed production, some of which are Terrapin Farm exclusives. This tour will also include a presentation on cover cropping in diverse horticultural operations by Andy Pressman, a farmer and NCAT specialist from New Hampshire. “In addition to viewing the farm,” Owsowitz says, “we are also working on a fabulous farm feast to follow the tour.”

Beef in the Kitchen continued from front page

Great Falls, 59404; or at montanacattlewomen.org. Entry deadline is July 18, 2014. Cattlewomen will be giving out recipes and samples of the 2013 National Beef Cook-Off Prize Winning Recipes between 12:00 and 1:00 pm the day of the event. Everyone is invited to stop by for samples and recipes available all day long. The Montana CattleWomen, a non-profit organization serving as the voice of women in the cattle industry, and the Cascade County Extension sponsor the event with help from funding by Montana’s Beef Producers with Checkoff dollars.

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July 2014 — Vol. XV No. 65

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Deadline for August issue FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 Visit www.riverswestonlineauctions.com for photos, videos, inspections and to register to bid.

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OSU’s food preservation and safety hotline opens July 14

By Denise Ruttan, Oregon State University Extension Service The Oregon State University (OSU) Extension Service’s food preservation and safety hotline will help Oregonians safely can and preserve their garden’s abundance again this summer. The toll-free hotline at 1-800-354-7319 is available July 14 to October 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The hotline remains a useful resource for food safety information even in the Internet age, said Nellie Oehler, a faculty member with the OSU Extension Service’s Family and Community Health program and Master Food Preserver coordinator in Lane County. “There’s a lot of misinformation online and you have to know the right websites to get accurate information or you could literally kill yourself if you use techniques that are not safe,” Oehler said. “People call us to get reliable information from a real person. The Lane and Douglas County Master Food Preservers who answer the calls have good training and years of experience canning and preserving food.” Like all Extension-certified Master Food Preservers, those who staff the hotline have completed 40 hours of training and agreed to spend a similar amount of time sharing their new knowledge with the public. Last year, 460 new and veteran Master Food Preservers throughout the state volunteered more than 20,000 hours of their time on the statewide hotline and at workshops and exhibits. Master Food Preservers answered 2,262 calls during the 2013 summer season. About 80 percent of those dealt with food safety questions. Typical questions include where to get pressure gauges tested, how long in advance you can cook chicken before the big family picnic and whether grandma’s canning recipe is still safe. For more information, go to the OSU Extension website on food preservation (http://extension.oregonstate.edu/community/ food-preservation). OSU Extension’s Ask an Expert service (http://extension.oregonstate.edu/extension-ask-an-expert) also takes online questions about food preservation. Master Food Preservers also run a holiday food safety hotline every November. Find more information about the Master Food Preserver program at Volunteer Programs (http://extension.oregonstate. edu/fch/volunteer-programs).

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TRUCK FOR SALE

1976 International Loadstar 1700 truck with 404 V-8, 5-/2-speed, 16-ft. metal box, hoist, stock rack, fitted tarp, 9:00x20 rubber................................. Phone (406) 745-4360, St. Ignatius, Montana

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Brandt QF1500 1983 Versatile 835

1975 Ford F700

1981 GMC

Flexi-Coil 67xl

2005 Ford F-350 xlt

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From Moore, 1 mile west on Hwy. 87/200, then 1.5 miles North on Taylor Road. From Eddie’s Corner, 1 mile East, then North on Taylor Road.

Ford 8N tractor w/Ford loader, good 1970 GMC dually, 2wd, 102k miles, AIRPLANE 10k miles on new 396 Big Block, Tur1972 Cessna Skylane 182-P, s# 182- runner. Guest consignment. 60944, Continental 0470-R engine, Cat D4, s#7U8874, 9’ blade, manual bo 400 auto w/ Reading service body, factory reman., last annual 5-30-2014 angle, hyd lift, w/Cat front-end 200 gal. fuel tank, 9hp generator and Hours: TTAF 3780.4; TT eng 723.4; loader attachment. Purchased new by compressor. Guest consignment. 1980 GMC fertilizer truck, Load Runeng TSO 723.4; TT prop 3780.4; prop the Willson family in the ‘50’s. ner box, 73,490 act. mi., new engine. TSO 989.4; Radio pkg: 2- KX155 nav. Cat D4, good undercarriage, Guest consignment. s#7U1008, 9’ shop built blade comm, 1- KN64 DME, 1- Apollo 2005 FORD F-350 XLT, 6.0L PowerGPS, 1- S-teck50 autopilot, 1- KR85 NH l783 skid steer, diesel, 60 hp, stroke, auto, ext. cab, DewEze 275 ADF, 1- King audio panel KMA 20, 2200# lift, mech. controls, w/ bucket bale bed, wireless remote & exterior & forks, 9900 hrs.. Guest consign1- Norco AT50 transponder, 1- Telex controls. Guest Consignment. intercom. Sells with owner’s approval ment. of final bid.

TRACTORS, SKID STEER & CRAWLERS

1983 Versatile 835 tractor, 8,324 actual hours, 1-owner, oversized rubber, 20.8-38 at 15-25%, triple hyd., S# 036757, @ 4512 hrs. final dr. planetary gears turned by Fergus Equip. w/ all new seals, @ 5410 hrs. new engine main bearings & piston rod bearings; engine set to put out same power as 855, runs great. Case 930 diesel tractor, 2 hyd. 540 pto, 3 pt., Good runner! 1986 JD 3150 loader tractor, MFWD, 96 hp., diesel, dual pto & hyd., 9000 +/- hours, sells w/JD 265 loader, bucket & grapple fork. Brand new rubber all around. Guest consignment.

TRUCKS & TRAILER

GRAIN & FARM EQUIP.

1981 GMC truck, 18’ Omaha standard box, 40” sides & tip tops, 30,100 actual miles, 5/2 spd., 1975 FOrD F700 2-ton truck, 1 owner, V8, gas, 32,131 miles, 4/2 spd, 2-way hoist, 16’ Obeco box, steel floor, 42” sides 1959 CHeVrOlet spartan 80 2-ton truck, 18’ box w/grain sides, steel floor, 9.00 x 20 rubber 60-70%, 1500 gal. galvan. water tank, 5/2 spd, grain tip tops, 65850 mi. 1975 FOrD F250 sprayer pickup, V8, runs good, Honda 5.5 hp eng. Centralized pump, 300 gal. tank, hand wand, 150 ft. hose, 42’ booms, foam marker, elec. control in cab, 59600 mi., 4 spd., 4x4

1989 Case-iH 1660 combine, Axial flow, 2,799 total hours, A/C tip-tops for hopper, 24’ header Case iH 810 24’ header, rebuilt in2008, platform auger straightened and balanced, new bottom tin and rock plates, new reel slats 1995 V-trailer MFG. header transport 1994 Flexi -COil 5000 air seeder, 1330 tow between 2-bin cart, 33.75’ x 9” sp., 45 shanks, single shoot, steel packers BraNDt QF1500 pull-type sprayer, 100’, 1000 gal. tank, hyd. drive Flexi-Coil 67xl pull-type sprayer, 100’, wind guards, auto-rate controller, 1500 gal. tank. Guest consignment.

Degelman strawmaster

DeGelMaN sM7001 strawmaster 7000 heavy harrow, 70’, hyd. lift

1989 Case-iH 1660

TANKS, BOAT & FENCING SUPPLIES

2-WILRAY 560 gal. fuel tanks, elec. pumps, on low-profile stands FISHER 150 gal. svc. tank, hand pump SEARS Gamefisher row boat, 12’, alum., w/oars

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SHOP TOOLS & EQUIP.

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LOADER & TRACTOR FOR SALE 1968 Trojan 164 loader, 4WD, bad motor Versatile 145 tractor, 4WD, very good tires

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NDSU Extension: 100 years of extending knowledge, changing lives By NDSU Extension Service

The North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service is celebrating a major milestone this year: 100 years of extending knowledge and changing lives. May 8, 2014, was the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Smith-Lever Act. The act created the Cooperative Extension System, a state-by-state network of educators to deliver information from land-grant universities such as NDSU to the people of the states. NDSU Extension has agents who serve all 53 North Dakota counties, as well as the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation. Extension began with the goal of extending practical knowledge about agriculture, home economics and rural energy to the people. Although methods have changed, Extension still uses the latest researchbased information to help people improve their lives, livelihoods and communities. NDSU Extension focuses its efforts in four primary areas: agriculture and natural resources, community vitality, family and consumer sciences, and 4-H youth development. Agriculture and Natural Resources The agriculture and natural resources program (ANR) helps producers stay on the cutting edge of crop production through technology, such as in-field sensing to determine when and where to apply fertilizer, and new methods for water management, such as tile drainage. Farmers report that after taking Extension specialists’ advice to install tile drainage, they are able to plant on land that they couldn’t use for decades. Other ANR efforts include a livestock water quality study in the oil patch; consumer outreach such as BBQ Boot Camp, which teaches how to grill a great steak and where the meat comes from; the Master and Junior Master Gardener programs; and assistance to help livestock producers expand their operations. David Herzig turned to NDSU Extension when he wanted to add a cattle feeding component to his mixed-grain and cow-calf operation northwest of Burlington. “We did ultimately expand our backgrounding operation, which has proven to be an integral part of my belief in multiple areas of diversification of the operation,” he says. Community Vitality The community vitality program is making a difference through initiatives such as Rural Leadership North Dakota. It’s a leadership development program in which participants learn by developing projects that improve their organization, community or region. For example, Watford City gained a playground, New England has a new swimming pool and a dairy near Mandan is giving visitors a chance to learn about agriculture. “I feel the program brought out a new level of confidence in me that will push me to be a positive voice for North Dakota agriculture and the issues that are important to my industry and my state,” says 2011-13 RLND program participant Stacy Artz, a grain farm owner from Antler. The community vitality program also provides small-business and manufacturing development assistance. Through the Horizons program, 44 rural communities confronted tough issues, including poverty, vandalism, and lack of access to food and local health-care services. Family and Consumer Sciences Family and consumer sciences provides adults and youth with information on eating healthfully, being physically active,

preventing diseases such as macular degeneration and diabetes, and how to manage money and reach their financial goals. The Gearing Up for Kindergarten program helps improve 4-year-olds’ school readiness and increase parents’ involvement in their children’s educational development. Other programs address credit card or identity theft, and estate and succession planning; help low-income families eat nutritious meals and stretch their food dollars; and show middle school youth the consequences of risky behaviors such as drinking and driving. “Thank you for providing this excellent learning activity for our students,” Devils Lake Central Middle School health instructor Rick Grinsteiner says of the Be Amazed Teen Maze program. 4-H Youth Development 4-H is the largest and only researchbased youth organization in North Dakota. Nearly 5,400 youth were 4-H members in 2013. However, more than 25,000 youth participated in Extension youth development activities through one-time programs, in-school or after-school programs, and camps. 4-H provides youth with opportunities to make friends, have fun and develop lifelong skills in areas such as working with livestock, crop production, clothing and textiles, health, aerospace science, computers, geospatial technology, forestry, child development, leadership, communication, robotics, outdoor skills, wind energy and small engines. “My years in 4-H taught me how to problem solve, but also to seek advice from others so I can make an informed decision,” says Jim Peterson, Starion Financial market president in Dunseith, Rolla and Bottineau. Shooting sports is one of the Extension’s fastest growing youth programs. “Shooting sports has helped me to learn how to focus under stressful situations, which is a skill that I can use in other areas of life,” says Mason Hanson, a shooting sports participant from Webster. Extension Education These are just some of the examples of what Extension offers. In 2013, Extension faculty and staff provided 951,677 fact-to-face or other direct contacts with North Dakotans. Gov. Jack Dalrymple has declared May 4-10, 2014, as 100 Years of Extension Week in North Dakota to: • Recognize the significance of the Smith-Lever Act to the establishment of the NDSU Extension Service • Honor the NDSU Extension Service faculty and staff who dedicate careers to providing unbiased, research-based education to help agricultural producers, families, youth, businesses and communities prevent and solve problems, develop skills and build an even better future • Thank Extension volunteers who provide thousands of hours to promote excellence for 4-H, Master Gardeners, family and consumer sciences, and other programs in their communities • Encourage the people of North Dakota to observe and celebrate the centennial by engaging in Extension learning opportunities designed to extend knowledge and change lives “2014 will be a great year for the NDSU Extension Service as we remember our history, conduct educational events and plan future programs to serve North Dakotans,” Extension Director Chris Boerboom says.

Livestock and fair food shouldn’t mix

By Phil Tocco, Michigan State University Extension Your biggest worry regarding fair food should be the calorie count, but it always isn’t. Recently, some high profile foodborne illness outbreaks from petting zoos and fairs in other states have brought to light the problems that can occur when you mix livestock in close proximity to fair food. In crude terms, people run the risk of eating manure and getting sick. In some cases, these sicknesses have resulted in long-term health problems and even death. Wash your hands. Michigan State University Extension says the single most important thing you can do to decrease the spread of foodborne illness is to thoroughly wash your hands before eating anything, and after touching, handling or petting animals. When hand-washing stations exist, hand sanitizer is not a substitute for washing hands. Soap and water are the best way to reduce the spread of illness. If no hand-washing stations exist, then consider hand sanitizer. Clean your shoes. After walking through the barns or show arena, it is very likely that you will have some quantity of manure on your shoes. Pay attention to where you put your shoes. As soon as it is practical, you may wish to clean them. Watch where you eat. Always choose to eat in an area that is covered and has no visible signs of livestock or other animals. Birds often scavenge in open areas and are not too particular about where they defecate, making open areas somewhat risky. Pay attention to the table tops and seats for signs of animal manure and avoid these areas as well. Eating in the barn, while socially acceptable, is probably not the lowest risk place to eat at the fair from a food safety perspective. A number of fairs in Michigan have adopted “no food” policies in the barns. Adoption of these kinds of policies is not always popular, but can prove to be prudent. Healthy but upset 4-H volunteers and youth are far preferred over volunteers and youth with permanent immune damage from food poisoning. It’s important to have fun at the fair. The goal is to create lasting positive memories of your fair experience. A nasty hospitalization to recover from food poisoning undermines this. Be safe and eat smart at the fair.

ONLINE ONLY ENDS: JULY 16th Gold Creek, MT MINING EQUIPMENT & TRUCKS Caterpillar 769B Rigid Off Road Truck (1968); 35 ton, tires: 18.00-33, nitrogen suspension, hr meter 3622, s/n 99F1524.

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PICKUP FOR SALE

1983 Ford F250 6.9 diesel pickup with 60-ft. F&S sprayer with hydraulic boom lift, Trimble guidance system, and new tires on back.

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By Oklahoma State University It is one thing to have an emergency plan and stand ready to execute it in case strong storms develop. But, how do you get in the know when severe weather threatens? Knowing the best options for getting a reliable read on conditions increases the chances of you and your family safely riding out potentially dangerous storms, said Gina Peek, Oklahoma State University (OSU) Cooperative Extension consumer and housing specialist. “Thanks to technology, there are so many ways to track the weather these days. You just have to be smart about selecting credible sources that offer the most accurate details,” she said. Perhaps not surprisingly, studies show local commercial television broadcasts are the most common way families learn about severe weather watches and warnings, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Commercial radio stations also are a popular and viable source of real-time weather information. However, an equally reliable but far less used option for tracking severe weather is a battery-operated weather radio. “Research shows only 5 percent to 10 percent of people own weather radios, but they are incredibly effective, especially in the overnight hours or when you are in a remote location,” said Peek. “In fact, a weather radio, along with extra batteries, should be an essential item in your emergency disaster kit.” Beyond the more traditional sources of weather information, cell phones, smartphones, tablets and other devices also can be helpful in surveying the severe weather landscape. For instance, the National Weather Service (NWS) provides timely updates via its website (www. weather.gov), app and social media outlets. Some local news stations also will post up-to-date weather information online and share details via various social media platforms. Warning sirens are another source of critical weather information. They are designed to alert anyone outdoors that potentially hazardous weather is nearby. “It is important to know when the sirens are activated in your area because each community’s policies can be different,” Peek said. “Take cover immediately if you hear the sirens and don’t try to outrun the storm.” Finally, even with all the technology available, both NWS and social science research shows that people have taken shelter from dangerous weather after being warned by friends and family members. “If you know of loved ones in the path of a storm, go ahead and reach out to them,” Peek said. “Maybe they know and maybe they don’t, but a call can personalize the threat to their safety and convince them to take precautions.” For more information about preparing for an emergency or a disaster, contact your local county Extension office.

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Vehicles and ATV

2001 Ram 2500 5.9 24 valve Turbo diesel extended cab short box 1997 Dodge 2500 Laramie SLT extended cab short box, 360 V8 rebuilt tranny 1977 GMC Sierra Grande 4x4 less than 5000 miles on new 350 motor automatic 8 in. lift 38 in. Tires 1987 Chevy Suburban 4x4 diesel 6.2 liter 3rd row seats 48,000 miles 1980 Chevy Blazer KS 4x4 new paint, removable hard top 6 in. lift 33in. Tires 49,700 miles 1996 Chevy Tahoe 4x4 200,000 miles 1996 Yamaha 350 ATV, electric start 1970 1/2 ton Chevy long box 2x4 Automatic just over 66,000 miles 2008 Suzuki Boulevard 900cc motorcycle Alpha Sport LG 90 ATV Yerf-Dog Go-Kart

Camp Gear and Equipment

10+ Wall Tents 24 Cots 16 Roll A Tables 12 Woodstoves US Range Commercial Propane Stove (6 burners over 1 oven) Several Propane Cook Stoves Dozens of Camp Chairs Kitchen Boxes Lots of Camp Kitchen Gear 2 Dozen Propane Tanks Crosscut Saws

Tractors and Farm Equipment

John Deere 3020 2 Wheel drive 4 cylinder gas International 606 Diesel 3 pt. 6 ft chisel plow John Deere 240 12ft. Swather DU-AL loader Farmhand 8 packsquare bale grapple John Deere 702 wheel V Rake 3 pt. Bale Unroller Bale Spear Spring Tooth harrow Two bucket hay mount spears Disc. 3 pt. John Deere two bottom plow 3 pt. PTO Post Hole Auger Ford 8N Tractor Military Mule 3pt. Blade AG Tronic portable livestock scale Model 800 Serial (number 734612) Fenders For 8N tractor Tire Chains for 8N 30 Gal. Sprayer custom built trailer Buckeye Akron tractor seat

Lawn & Garden

Misc. Hand Tools DR field and brush mower push lawn mower walk behind weed eater Field and brush mower (older) Hoses

Tools

Misc.

Singer 45K56 leather sewing machine electric Jones Superior Machine Co. meat band saw 110 amp. Fairbank spring less antique scale WW squeeze chute Right hand Calf Table B&W turn over hitch Toyota pickup topper Many animal mounts and hides 18 concrete blocks 2’x 2’x 1’ 6-ft round stock tanks x2 Anvil lumber,plywood,posts gates and panels scrap iron fore cart round bale feeder x2 Poly Pipe Antique Tubs snow shoes 11R 22.5 wheels and tires (5) Rims (4) 215 75 R 17.5 (6) shop tools 22.5 no rim (1) 50 gal. fuel barrel 1000 gal. tanks (2) Misc. house hold metal T posts misc. lumber misc. wire 10+ tree Stands Jack stands Stihl 044 chainsaw 24” bar Maxus Air compressor 60 gal. 220 Amp. Older 8 ft. slide in camper gate latches set of ford 8 hole steel rims sewing machine tread mill Filson wool clothing

Guns and Misc.

Winchester Model 94 30-30 Never Been Fired, Original Scabbard Winchester Model 94 30-30 pre 64 1863 Spencer 50 Cal. Grinder Carbine Rolling Block Grinder Stock Remington Arms Co. 7mm Baby Carbine Rolling Block pre 1900’s Two- LC Smith 12 Gauge side by side hammerless with injectors Damascus barrels U.S. Army Springfield Model 1898 35-40 Kraig Remington Model 8 35 cal. Early 1900’s Lames Model 801 12 Gauge Over-Under (has original box) Luigi Franchi 12 gauge semi-auto (original box with extra springs and chokes) Steyer M. 95 Breach cut out, collector Single shot lever action .22 octagon barrel Single shot lever action .22 W Richards 12 Gauge Side by side, hammers, ejectors Western Auto Supply Co. model 100 revelation short or long .22 Springfield Model 15 long and short .22 Mossberg 185K-b 20 bolt action (no Clip) Stevens model 416 .22 with x barrel Horse Drawn Equipment Horse Drawn Bobsled Horse Drawn Sled 1903 A3 Springfield original military stamps 3006 Lyman sites shotgun reloading press Home Made flatbed horse drawn wagon Antique John Deere Horse Drawn Manure A3 .22 training model Lyman sites Heritage Safe Co. 74 gun safe And More Spreader

120 Gal. Puma air compressor under 10 hours Baldor 10 hp motor Craftsman quiet glide tool box Chicago electric welder 90 amp Ryobi chop saw and battery powered skill saw and light set Delta 10 in. table saw Mile Marker 10,000 lb. Winch

Misc. Tools

Ladders Power Mate 800 generator Oxy Acetylene torch set Bench Grinder Cross Cut Saws Radial Arm saw wood working bench woodworking books wood clamps Jonsereds chain saw 52E

Trailers

8x20 Hay Wagon 2 Horse Trailer Circle H 6x20 Gooseneck Stock Trailer 2010 20-ft. ATV/Raft/Snowmobile trailer BP Starcraft pop up camper 15 ft. GN flatbed utility trailer Home made flatbed utility trailer

Saddles And Tack

40+ Riding Saddles 18+ Pack Saddles several dozen saddle blankets several pack saddles cinches headstalls Mantie ropes nosebags dozens of manties several sets of panniers hard and soft Fiberglass kitchen box panniers 2 dozen horse collars several sets of harness shoeing tools Lots of Misc. Tack Misc. Vet Supplies Curtis Cross Cut Saw ( like new)

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Using tree tannins to target manure odor

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By Ann Perry, Agricultural Research Service Tannins from the quebracho tree can control the production of compounds that cause manure odors, according to studies by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists. This research may someday give livestock farmers options for odor control that help protect animal health and restore harmony between rural producers and nearby residents. The study was done by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in Peoria, Illinois. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency. Hydrogen sulfide and other sulfur compounds make up about half of the offensive odorants from swine manure. Scientists have determined that a group of microbes called sulfate-reducing bacteria generate these compounds as part of the process of breaking down manure. Bacterial activity in manure pits also generates methane and nitrous oxide, which are both greenhouse gases. Research conducted by scientists elsewhere indicated that tannins-compounds naturally present in tree leaves and other feed materials-can block bacterial activity in the guts of ruminant livestock. Drawing on this research, ARS microbiologists Terry Whitehead and Mike Cotta, who work at the agency’s Bioenergy Research Unit in Peoria, conducted a laboratory study to see if quebracho tree tannins could suppress odor-generating bacterial activity in manure. The scientists incubated swine manure under laboratory conditions that mimic on-farm conditions, which allowed them to monitor gas emissions and sulfatereducing bacteria populations. Seven days after the researchers added quebracho tannins to the manure, they found hydrogen sulfide and methane production had been reduced more than 90 percent and that production continued to dwindle for another three weeks. Populations of sulfate-reducing bacteria also significantly declined, by 70 percent to 90 percent, in the tanninenriched mix. Field studies are now needed to determine if using quebracho tannins in manure pits can significantly reduce the activity of sulfatereducing bacteria and hydrogen sulfide and methane levels under commercial conditions. If successful, this approach would provide producers with a cost-effective method of mitigating odors and greenhouse gas emissions, and the added tannins would not pose a risk to the environment when the manure is eventually spread onto the fields as fertilizer. Whitehead and Cotta published their results in the December 2012 issue of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology.

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COMBINE FOR SALE

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Call licensed beekeeper if you locate bee swarms

As summer approaches, bees may look for a new home by swarming. Honey bee swarms are a natural process, and when one is found, a licensed beekeeper is the best bet to have it removed safely. “Swarms can be intimidating but it is rare for swarming bees to sting. Swarming is how bees make new bees,” Lay explained. “About half the colony leaves with the old queen and as much honey as they can eat. They’ll hang up somewhere and send out scouts to find a new location, someplace dry and defensible where they can store honey and raise more bees.” Montana is consistently in the top 5 states for the number of honeybee colonies in the state, and ranked #2 in honey production in 2013. Commercial hives also swarm, though beekeepers do their best to prevent it. “Finding a swarm is a good thing. It means free bees, and it may mean very good genetics if it’s from a wild colony that has managed to survive without human help for several years,” Lay said. “Having your bees swarm is not so good. It means that about half of them have decided to go live somewhere else.” Many commercial beekeepers will collect swarms at no charge, and the Department of Agriculture maintains a statewide list of beekeepers who are interested in being contacted. Visit the department’s website at www.agr.mt.gov or use the detailed list of beekeepers at http://agr.mt.gov/agr/Programs/ Bees/pdf/Swarm_list_5-30-2014.pdf. Those interested can also contact the Apiary Program at the Montana Department of Agriculture at 406-444-3144.

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Between Huntley & Worden, MT on Hwy 312E (approx 15 miles NE of Billings)

EVENT SCHEDULE Saturday & Sunday (10AM - 4PM) 10:00AM - Noon Working Sawmill & Shingle Mill Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull Corn-On-Cob steamed by Steam Engine Threshing & Binding Dutch Oven Bread Baking & Steam Calliope Homemade Ice Cream by Stationary Engine Noon - 1:00PM Antique Tractor Pull 11:00AM - 2:00PM Thresher’s Lunch 10:30AM - 2:30PM Musical Entertainment - *Driven Sideways* 1:00PM Corn-On-Cob steamed by Steam Engine Slow Tractor Race & Barrel Race Stationary Baling 2:00PM Parade of Power 2:30PM - 4:00PM Working Sawmill & Shingle Mill Antique Tractor Pull Treshing & Plowing Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull Dutch Oven Bread Baking & Steam Calliope Homemade Ice Cream by Stationary Engine ~ ALL DAY EVENTS ~ Pie, Ice Cream & Coffee Tractor Balance Stationary Engine Display Working Blacksmith/Machine Shop Shingle Branding Arts & Crafts Kids Barrell Ride Huntley Project Museum

Newly hatched western meadowlarks in a ground nest face many obstacles. Photo by Kristi Dubois, FWP.

Rain and birds

By Bruce Auchly, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Rain, rain and more rain. Oh yes, and snow in the mountains. Must be June in Montana. While all that moisture is good for fish, it can wreak havoc on land based critters, like birds. When it rains, like it has lately, we sit inside, grumble, and maybe complain about the corn in the garden not sprouting. But we’re warm and dry. Picture a bird on a nest. By now most birds have hatched their young, yet depending on the species, those young are not adults, cannot keep themselves warm and could die from a prolonged wet and cold spell. Ground nesting birds, like pheasants on the prairie and juncos in the forest, may have it toughest in a deluge. At least for tree nesting birds, such as robins and orioles, when it pours their nest is off the ground. No matter the bird, each species has its problems and dangers during nesting: predators, weather, humans and their pets. Take our state bird, the western meadowlark, a ground nester, which typically has a nest containing three to seven eggs. About half of those eggs will survive to become birds and learn to fly (fledging), which happens when the bird is approximately two weeks old. Even if they reach the fledging stage, many small birds, such as chickadees and yellow warblers, have trouble surviving the first two years of life. Medium sized birds, like robins, can live four to 10 years or more. Because songbirds live short, perilous lives, everything is compressed. Yellow warblers, which summer here and winter in Mexico, arrive in mid- to late May in central Montana. They breed and the female will start to lay eggs by, say, June 1. She may lay five eggs, one a day. Then, she sits on (incubates) them for about 10 days, till June 15 or so. After which they all hatch out, pretty much at the same time. In another 10 days, about June 25, those young birds have fledged. Think of that in human terms; from conception to a teenager in less than a month. In that short time span, lots can go wrong, like wet and cold weather that destroys the nest and kills the young. Depending on when that happens, the parents may renest, or skip it and try again next year, providing they are still alive. If their first nest attempt fails, migratory songbirds will renest, even if their eggs have hatched, but generally not past the end of June. Prairie game birds – Hungarian partridge, sharp-tailed grouse and pheasants – have a different nesting strategy. All three are ground nesters, and each species lays lots of eggs, from 10 to 15 eggs per nest. All three incubate their eggs about 23-24 days, and all three will renest if the nest is destroyed, though usually not after the eggs hatch. Chicks that die from a wet, cold snap in June (look out your window) or a bad July hailstorm will not be replaced that year. Pheasants are more likely to renest than Huns or sharpies. Another thing about renesting, the number of eggs in the second, or even third, nest will usually be fewer than the first attempt. And the later in the summer chicks hatch the less their chance of survival by the fall. So grumble if you will about June’s wet weather, but we really don’t have that much to complain about. ##### My Social Security check is so tiny that last time I cashed one and asked the teller for small bills, she said: “You really don’t have much choice.”

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Grain Carts

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Sat., August 2, 2014 10 am

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By Jennifer Kenck, Hill County Conservation District Administrator The Hill County Conservation District, Site. Everyone at Beaver Creek Park was Beaver Creek Park, City of Havre and surwonderful working with our large group and rounding communities were proud to host long hours. Outdoor activities took place the 38th Annual Montana Range Days, June in the rolling hills just outside the Lodge at 23rd-25th. This year’s event kicked off at Camp Kiwanis. The Instructors who teach noon on Monday with participant registhe workshop and assist with the testing trations and a tour of Dalmatian Toadflax come from Agencies such as the Natural ReBio-Control Plots. Later that same evening, sources Conservation Service, Department participants between the ages of four and of Natural Resources and Conservation, nineteen vied for cash and prizes in the IlMontana State University, Bureau of Land lustrated Talks Competition. The Hi-Line Management and Private Ranches. population grew by over 200 as instructors, Tuesday started off bright and early with volunteers and participants came from all breakfast provided by the Hill County 4-H corners of Montana. Club Parents and Advisors. Instructors and Montana Range Days is Montana’s largparticipants then headed outside for a full est range education event and one of a kind day of learning. Those not participating in that no matter your age or range profiin Tuesday’s workshops were treated to a ciency, participants are nearly guaranteed guided tour of the Blaine County Historito have fun, make new friends and learn. cal Museum, Blaine County Wildlife MuCamp Kiwanis, Beaver Creek Park served seum and Bear Paw Battlefield led by local as Home Base; Dining Hall; and Study continued on page a18

Consider storing distillers grains for fall and winter use

University of Nebraska- Lincoln There has been a major price reduction recently for wet, modified and dried distillers grains. This price move may encourage producers to consider purchasing and storage of these products for use either as a protein or energy source during the upcoming fall and winter. Distillers grains is an excellent protein and energy source that complements the energy from fiber in forage based diets. At the beef.unl.edu website on the By-Products there are several videos and articles on storing and utilizing by-product feeds. There is also an Excel® based spreadsheet tool producers can use to calculate storage costs. When considering purchasing and storage of distillers grain it is important to evaluate and include all of the loss and waste from the time of purchase till the product is actually delivered to and consumed by cattle. Conducting these calculations can give an accurate assessment of the true cost for the pounds of energy and protein being purchased. A webinar titled “Using the Feed Cost Cow-Q-Lator Spreadsheet” is a tool producers can use to calculate this value and compare feeding of distillers grains to other protein and energy sources. When comparing distillers grains to other feed resources, remember that distillers grains has an energy value of 110 – 140% the value of corn in forage based diets depending upon the product used and the rate of inclusion in the diet. Recent rains in Nebraska have improved the prospects for a great hay crop this year as well as having winter grazing on rangeland and pasture. Consider evaluating now supplementation options to cost effectively meet protein and energy needs for this forage. Purchase and storage of distillers grains this summer for fall and winter use may be a cost effective option.

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Darold “Banjo” Girard

Inventory Reduction Auction Saturday, July 26, 2014 • 10 am start time

Auction will be held in the Jensen building located at the north end of Scobey, MT by the ballpark.

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1994 John Deere 670B motor grader, scarifier......................$47,500 2003 John Deere 310SG 4x4, loaded, ESTK, auxilary hydraulics, new rubber. 2800 hours..$47,500

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1990 International 4x4 type 4 engine, good rubber, job ready........ .......................................$32,500

1980 Cat 130G motor grader, new rubber and ripper............$52,500 Ford 9000 4000 gallon water truck with rear spray...................$9600 1993 John Deere 310D 4x2, standard hoe, very clean. 2424 hours...............................$23,500

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

2008 Case 885 motor grader, ripper, Lo Pro, 670 hours.........$139,500

Case 570 LXT landscape loader...... .......................................$17,500

Ford flatbed with National 3T-27 crane..............................$19,500 1995 Cat D4C series 3 Pat, rippers, good undercarriage. 3200 hours. .......................................$27,500

Ingersoll Rand DD24 compactor..... ..........................................$9500

1990 Ford 1 ton with service body... ..........................................$2400

Vermeer vibrating cable plow, 2000 hours..............................$16,500 Cat D4E...............................$13,500 LeeBoy 8500 paver with 8- to 15-ft. screed............................$22,500

2003 Dynapac CA262D with 84” smooth drum..................$48,750

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Log/scrap grapple...................$7800

1990 P&H 25 ton crane. Only 880 hours..............................$47,500 Ford self-load water truck, new pump, 42,000 miles...........$8750

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By Jan Suszkiw, Agricultural Research Service A new laboratory technique developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists could speed the search for soybean plants with resistance to the fungus that causes Phomopsis seed decay (PSD) in the legume crop. A disease primarily caused by the fungus Phomopsis longicolla, PSD physically degrades soybean seed and reduces the quality of its protein and oil. In 2012, outbreaks of PSD and other fungal diseases cost soybean producers in 16 southern states more than 2 million bushels in losses. Applying fungicides, rotating soybeans with nonhost crops and tilling the soil are among strategies used by growers to prevent PSD. However, breeding for resistance to PSD is the most effective long-term strategy, according to Shuxian Li, a plant pathologist with the ARS Crop Genetics Research Unit in Stoneville, Mississippi. As part of a Phomopsis resistance program there, Li has sought to learn more about how the fungus inflicts harm at the cellular level. Towards that end, she and colleagues enlisted the aid of Agrobacterium tumefaciens, a species of soil bacteria commonly used in genetic engineering procedures to endow plants with new traits. In this instance, the team used the bacterium to “shuttle” genes for an antibiotic marker and green fluorescent protein (GFP) into the nucleus of the fungus’ cells. This resulted in new P. longicolla strains that produce the protein and emit a green glow when exposed to light in the blue-to-ultraviolet range. Li plans on inoculating soybean seedlings with the modified strains to study how the infection process unfolds within the tissues of both resistant and susceptible soybean germplasm lines. The approach should also facilitate the identification of sources of PSD resistance that may escape detection using conventional disease-screening methods, such as those requiring field observation of symptoms. The research was published in the Journal of Microbiological Methods. ARS is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief intramural scientific research agency.

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historian and Park Service employee Jim Magera. I hear those who took advantage of the tours were glad for the opportunity. Across Hill County the spring rains and cooler temperatures made for beautiful vegetation. The Highschoolers, Adults and Ranchers participating in the workshop spent their day cycling through stations on Plant Anatomy, Plant Identification, Range Sites/Soils, Inventory/Monitoring, Stocking Rate/Utilization and Range Planning. Not to leave anyone hungry The Montana Woolgrower’s Association put on a wonderful lamb bbq using local lamb from Hofeldt’s. The Hill County 4-H Club Parents and Advisors provided an array of side dishes and salads. Bears Paw Apiaries run by Wade and Carla Anderson of Chinook provided bbq sauces featuring their delicious honey. Grateful Bread of Havre baked up cookies to keep everyone going in between meals. Volunteers from Hill County Search and Rescue kept an eye on everyone and provided in the field medical support. Later that evening everyone was treated to a Beef Banquet sponsored by the Montana Stockgrower’s Association and served by members of the Havre Eagles. After dinner John Power of Wheatland FFA presented his winning Illustrated Talk. Larry Holzworth, former Natural Resources Conservation Service employee and all around Range guru was presented with the 2014 Hall of Fame Award for his commitment to the Range Sciences. Three, $1,000.00 Scholarships were awarded to Brandon Gould, Cody Rogers and Andrew Gould. After the

Banquet wrapped up the tables were moved and everyone danced to the music of D.J. Levi Huston of 501 Sounds. The last day of Montana Range Days started out early again with breakfast provided by the Hill County 4-H Club Parents and Advisors. Soon after the dishes were cleared the pencil biting began in anticipation of this year’s competition. Those testing headed to Rotary Campground while anyone too young or otherwise not inclined to test were treated to a tour of Havre Beneath the Streets; Wahkpa Chu’gn Buffalo Jump; and a youth program put on by the Montana Cattlewomen. Another wonderful meal put together by the Hill County 4-H Club Parents and Advisors followed at the Camp Kiwanis Lodge. This year’s event wrapped up with an Awards Ceremony announced by Officers of the Montana State FFA Board. The 2014 Montana Range Days Award Results are as follows: Illustrated Talks: 6th Bethany Huttinga; 5th Jordy Hereim; 4th Royce Bonsell; 3rd Jean Blackman; 2nd Zach Wright; 1st John Power. High Point Plant ID: Superstarter, Trevor Zumbrun; Wrangler, Jean Blackman; YouthOpen, Zane Goldhahn; Youth-FFA, Dan Lavy. Range Display: Reserve, Royce Bonsell; Grand, John Power. High Point Plant Anatomy: Superstarter, (tie – Colton Young & Trevor Zumbrun; Wrangler, Reese Sjostrom; Youth Open, Zane Goldhahn; Youth FFA, Breanna Thomasson. continued on page a20

Scientists confirm worms are eating slug bait

By Ann Perry, Agricultural Research Service Nocturnal monitoring by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists has confirmed that voracious worms in the Pacific Northwest are behind the disappearance of field pesticides used to control equally voracious slugs. These findings by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) agronomist George Mueller-Warrant and others could help producers better manage their applications of slug bait, an effort that costs around $3.7 million every year. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency. The grey field slug population in the Pacific Northwest is thriving, thanks to no-till management and other practices that enhance soil quality and prevent erosion. So producers apply around 3 million pounds of slug bait—often in the form of iron phosphate pellets or metaldehyde pellets, granules, or liquid—every year. Mueller-Warrant, who works at the ARS Forage Seed and Cereal Research Unit in Corvallis, Oregon, conducted a study to determine how much and how quickly slug bait was being lost to worms. His team salted 15 grass seed production fields and greenhouses with different types of slug bait and then spent four hours every night observing the foraging behavior of the worms. Averaged over all observations, half of the bait pellets disappeared in less than 2.5 days. The worms approached bait pellets the same way they approached all other potential food sources, and 20 percent of the time ate it on the spot. But they usually took the pellet back into their burrows, sometimes at the rate of three every hour. The scientists noted that the worms strongly preferred the less-expensive metaldehyde and iron pellets to other forms of the bait. Oregon producers currently apply around 10 pounds of slug bait per acre two to five times a year to more than 185,000 acres of grass seed fields. But since much of the bait in pellet form is quickly consumed by worms, MuellerWarrant believes that in fields of high-value crops, it might be more cost-effective to apply the more expensive granular and liquid bait, which the worms typically ignore.

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2014 Montana Range Days continued from page a18

Range Plant Collections: Reserve, Kyleigh Bonsell; Grand, Jean Blackman; Lot 1 w/5 Noxious Weeds, Kyleigh Bonsell; Lot 2 w/8 Noxious Weeds, Jean Blackman. High Point Soils & Sites: (tie – Daniel Holton & Grace Holzer). Weed Collections: Reserve, Izaac Goldhahn; Grand, Erin Brush; Lot 3 w/5 Noxious Weeds, Izaac Goldhahn; Lot 4 w/8 Noxious Weeds, Erin Brush. High Point Range Use: Wrangler, 5-way tie (no names provided). High Point Range Management: YouthOpen, Zane Goldhahn; Youth-FFA, Zach Wright. Individual Awards: Open Adult: 6th Steve Chrest; 5th Rod Donahue; 4th Ula Omdahl; 3rd Rod Duty; 2nd Rania Blackman; 1st Tim Zumbrun. Rancher: 4th Grant Messerly; 3rd Jolene Bruch; 2nd Monica Goldhahn; 1st Mark Goldhahn. Youth-FFA: 6th Zach Wright; 5th Jordy Hereim; 4th Kacey Bertolino; 3rd Cody Boyce; 2nd Anthony Songstad; 1st Dan Lavy. Youth-Open: 4th Erin Brush; 3rd Jake Duty; 2nd Blaze Goldhahn; 1st Zane Goldhahn; Wrangler: 6th Reace Laura Lannen; 5th Joleen Frost; 4th Izaac Goldhahn; 3rd Reese Sjostrom; 2nd Jean Blackman; 1st Grace Holzer; Superstarter: 6th Kefa Jerome; 5th Hunter Petrosky; 4th Colton Young; 3rd Noah Hollenback; 2nd Caroline Wright; 1st Trevor Zumbrun; Team Awards: Youth-FFA: 6th Beaverhead FFA (Blake Toyne, Jaydyn Child and Kenny Pauley); 5th Shields Valley FFA (Kyle Eller, Hannah George and Cheyenne Darkow); 4th Carter County FFA (Kyleigh Bonsell, Royce Bonsell and Jonathon Wolenetz); 3rd Clarks Fork FFA (Russ Zentner, Dan Lavy and Fallon Pelican); 2nd Wheatland FFA (John Power, Zach Wright and Jordy Hereim); 1st Fergus FFA (Cody Boyce, Haiden Collins and Mikayla Comes); Top Team: Fergus FFA (Cody Boyce, Haiden Collins and Mikayla Comes); Wrangler: 4th Ideas (Izaac Goldhahn, Aspen Petrosky and Reace Laura Lannen); 3rd Blue Bunch Band (Samantha Donahue, Grace Holzer and Kodi Martin); 2nd Cowboys (Dylan Young, Jean Blackman, Anna Slivka and Daniel Holton); 1st Cupcake Skiers (Reese Sjostrom, Kodie Booth and Joleen Frost); Superstarter: 3rd DaDucks (Kefa Jerome, Dallan Messerly, Darrow Messerly and Kade Lannen); 2nd Cowboys (Kaleb Young, Noah Hollenback, Hunter Velk and Savannah Stewart); 1st Ropers (Taytin Young, Trevor Zumbrun and Colton Young). Top Greenhand: 6th Zach Jensen; 5th

Hanna Carstensen; 4th Bethany Huttinga; 3rd Kyleigh Bonsell; 2nd Russ Zentner; 1st John Power; Top Rangehand: 6th Cody Boyce; 5th Anthony Songstad; 4th Dan Lavy; 3rd Zach Wright; 2nd Royce Bonsell; 1st Jordy Hereim. The Hill County Conservation District would like to sincerely thank the following Sponsors who made this year’s Montana Range Day’s possible: Northwest Farm Credit Services; Wells Fargo Bank; Western Energy Company; Western Ranch Supply; Stockman Bank; Taco Treat; Triangle Communications; Bear Paw Apiary; Master Sports; Norman’s Ranchwear; Carter County Conservation District; Cattleman’s Choice Loomix; Crop Production Services, Timberland Division; Dow AgroSciences; DuPont Crop Production; Great Northern Properties; Hubbard Feeds, Inc.; Montana Association of State Grazing Districts; Montana Cattlewomen; Montana Department of Environmental Quality; Montana 4-H Foundation; Montana Land Reliance; Montana Livestock Ag. Credit; Montana Stockgrower’s Assn.; Montana Wheat and Barley Committee; Milk River Cooperative; Devon Energy Corporation; Tire-Rama; C & C Excavation; Galusha, Higgins & Galusha, PC; ADM/CHS, LLC; Big Equipment Co. LLC; Louis Hagener; Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative; Society for Rangeland Management, International Mountain Section and Northern Great Plains Section; Ted Brown; Jan Nystrom; Ben Franklin Crafts; Valley Furniture Co.; Tilleman Motor Co.; Koefod Agency; Dairy Queen; Taco John’s of Havre; Bearly Square Quilting; Moodie Implement Co.; Subway of Havre; Rod’s Drive Inn; Domino’s Pizza of Havre; Holiday; Fiveheads; Pro Putt; Hill County Search and Rescue; Havre Rental; Havre Area Chamber of Commerce Agri-Business Committee; Bill Baltrusch Construction; Torgerson’s LLC; Havre Distributing; Prairie Farms Golf Course; Peterson Grain & Cattle, Inc.; Yummy Foods of Havre; Pizza Hut of Havre; Montana Weed Control Assn.; Montana Woolgrower’s Assn.; Montana Department of Agriculture; Columbia Grain Inc.; Kamas Ag.; Wilbur-Ellis; Wal-Mart Foundation; and the Montana Range Days Steering Committee. We would also like to extend a big Thank You to all the Volunteers who donated their time, energy and knowledge. We couldn’t have done it without you! Please watch for more information on the 2015 Montana Range Days to be held in Wheatland County.

Producers should check grasshopper populations now

By Oklahoma State University Parts of Oklahoma that have suffered from a lack of rainfall are likely to experience grasshopper infestations the likes of a Biblical plague this summer. “It’s just not the western parts of the state, there are pockets in eastern Oklahoma wherein the rain just has not fallen at the right time, even with recent rainfall in June,” said Tom Royer, Oklahoma State University (OSU) Cooperative Extension entomologist. “Agricultural producers need to be taking proper preventative steps between now and July 1.” Royer added waiting until a grasshopper sprouts wings makes effective control of the insects a “hit-and-miss” prospect, and a more expensive control endeavor at any rate. “Be aware grasshoppers can eat 25 percent to 50 percent of their body weight in forage a day,” he said. “In contrast, a steer will eat 1.5 percent to 2 percent of its body weight in forage a day.” Depending on the level of infestation, grasshoppers can have a significant negative effect on the health and availability of a producer’s pasture resources. The first step is for producers to assess grasshopper population numbers on their properties. Royer suggests the producer study an area about one-square-yard in size as he or she walks through the pasture, counting the number of grasshoppers that jump out of the area as he or she passes. Repeat the process three or four times, leaving approximately 75 feet in between areas of study. Once a producer has a sense of grasshopper population numbers, he or she should access OSU Extension Facts EPP7196, “Grasshopper Management in Rangeland, Pastures and Crops,” available online at http://osufacts.okstate.edu. “The fact sheet has easy-to-follow suggested treatment thresholds, as well as a discussion on Reduced Agent and Area Treatment options using Dimilin®,” Royer said. Besiege® and Prevathon® are two relatively new insecticides registered for grasshopper control on rangeland and pastures. More information on these and other approved insecticides are available by consulting OSU Extension.

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COMBINE FOR SALE

Case IH 1680 combine, air foil chaffer and adjustable chaffer, chaff spreader, new concaves, updated rotor drive, 750 hours on factory reman IH engine, 3800 hours, good working condition.........................................................................................................................$14,500 obo Phone (406) 855-8344, Ballantine, Montana

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60x10 Spray-Air...........$2950

Mechanical drive, swing hopper units 61x10 Spray-air good shape, low price.....................................$2950 61x10 Brandt blue....................................................Sale Price $5500 61x10 Westfield MK series........................................................$4750 61x10 Westfield MK series, updates.........................................$5250 65x10 Bazooka customized, works fine.....................................$2000 71-13 Westfield MK series.........................................................$7000 71-13 Westfield MK Plus series.............................................$13,500 81-13 Westfield MK Plus series, mover..................................$15,500

Krause parts

Some used discs on hand

36 new blades, 26” with 13/4 round hole

61x10 Westfield...........$5250

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HEADER FOR SALE

2011 Case IH 2152 45-ft. draper header, for repair or parts.......$20,000 Phone 406-788-2534, Big Sandy, MT

TRACTOR & BLADE FOR SALE

2013 Farmall B50 tractor, 350 loader, 16 speed shuttle transmission, 3 point, 2 rear remotes, wheel weights and bioguard, 70 hours (50 hours service done), shedded.... ........................................................................... $28,000 New Rankin heavy duty 8-ft. rear blade, hydraulic tilt and angle, skid shoes, RBH series.............................. $2600 Phone 406-777-3464, Stevensville, MT

Travis Standley, Teton county extension agent, Lisa Surber from the Montana State University Wool Lab, and Tyler Lane, Choteau county extension agent, head up the process to weigh and core bales of wool at the Choteau Wool Pool. From the core sample, the wool was then graded which will determine the producer’s price. Photo by Kari Lewis, MSU Extension.

Mosquitoes

How can I help reduce the mosquito population around my home? Mosquito-proof your home by draining standing water, and install or repair window screens. West Nile virus vector mosquitoes can breed in small amounts of water. The most important vector species flies at night and enters structures through open windows and doors.

Ornamental grass

As a farmer, I expect…  10-section automatic overlap control that saves money by eliminating double seed and fertilizer application.

 Knowledgeable support staff who can trouble-shoot remotely via my in-cab monitor while I am in the field.

 Gentle metering and distribution that lets me reduce seeding rates while maintaining target plant populations.

 To apply granular fertilizer at rates of up to 400 lbs/acre on my 100’ drill with no plugging.

 Hydraulic, ground-following openers  Variable rate capability for up to five products at one time. that give me uniform seed and fertilizer placement, excellent emergence,  A ruggedly reliable system that can strong growth and even maturity. seed thousands of acres with no  Stress-free, in-cab automatic calibration breakdowns and minimal maintenance. that’s based on actual product usage  A light-pulling drill with a lift-kit that thanks to weigh cells on each tank and seeds through muddy fields without a user-friendly monitor. getting stuck.

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My SeedMaster system precisely places seed and as much fertilizer as I want – in wet or dry soil conditions. The Nova’s on-scale tanks tell me my exact rates and I can recalibrate from my cab if I need to. I don’t waste seed and fertilizer thanks to Auto Zone Command overlap control. My yields and quality are excellent. Maintenance is minimal and their service is great. That’s why I own a SeedMaster.

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When should I cut my ornamental grass back? Cut back the foliage to about 4 to 6 inches high in the spring before growth resumes. Removing foliage encourages spring growth to begin earlier.

When to seed grass

I was not able to sow grass seed this fall, when is the second best time of the year to sow the seed? The second best time is from midFebruary to mid-March and not later than mid-April. Due to competition from weeds and moisture stress, seedings made from late spring to midsummer are seldom successful.

Pruning flowering trees

When is the best time to prune a spring flowering tree? If the tree blooms before the end of May, it should be pruned right after it blooms. Flower buds on these trees are formed now on old wood.

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4 Seats & Suspensions 4 Cab Glass 4 Cab Interior Kits 4 LED Lights 4 Steps & Handrails 4 Mirrors 4 Toolboxes 4 Monitor Brackets 4 Weight Boxes 4 Safety & Warning Lights

Multi Rate integrated fertilizer metering system. Streambars are the most efficient and accurate method of applying liquid fertilizer to a growing crop.

Meridian Fuel Trailers

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Brandt 1000 bushel grain cart with Digi-Star 460 scale. Was $56,950..... ...................................................................................... Now $51,000 Danuser hydraulic post hole auger, bucket mount. Was $2500................. ......................................................................................... Sale $2200 Meridian (Sakundiak) HD8x46 auger, Kohler 30 hp, electric clutch, Meridian mover. Was $17,400.....................................................$15,300 Meridian (Sakundiak) TL10x39 auger, Kohler 38 hp, E-Kay mover with power steering. Was $19,835.................................................$17,450 Meridian (Sakundiak) HD8x39 auger, Kohler 27 hp, electric clutch, EKay mover with power steering. Was $19,100........................$16,800 Meridian (Sakundiak) 12x85 auger. Reg $24,800............. Sale $19,900 Brandt XL 13x70 auger. Reg $26,200................................ Sale $20,900 Meridian (Sakundiak) HD7x39 auger, Kohler 25 hp with anti-icing; electric clutch, Meridian mover, set up for bin sweep Was $16,203........... ...............................................................................................$14,200 Brandt self propelled, driveover grain deck. Was $23,750.. Now $19,995 J&M 875 bushel grain cart. Was $51,000........................... Sale $43,500

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J&M 1000 bushel grain cart. Was $62,500.......................... Sale $51,500 Renn 1014 Farm Boy grain bag unloader with rewind spool for bags. Was $43,500..........................................................................$34,995 Loftness GBU10 grain bag unloader. Was $41,400........... Now $34,995 Meridian (Sakundiak) HD8x39 auger, Kohler 27 hp with electric clutch, Meridian mover. Was $16,650................................................$14,600 Multi Purpose Pumps 2” & 3” for transferring water & chemical.............. ............................................... For sizes, brands and pricing CALL

Low Profile Generation II 1620 - 2340 - 3180 & 3900 gallon IN STOCK Vertical Generation II 2100 - 1680 gallon IN STOCK

~ USED EQUIPMENT ~ (2) Honda 5.5 hp transfer pumps. Was $699 each...... Now Choice $395 Kwik Kleen seven tube, hydraulic, tarp and dolly. . ........................$4000 Batco 13x75 conveyor with swing. Was $19,500................ Now $14,000 Sakundiak 10x39, 24 hp Onan, Wheatheart self-propelled kit, electric clutch. Was $12,000...................................................... Now $10,000 Farm King 84” finish mowers................................................. Sale $1600 Tebben HD 84” heavy duty rotary mower, new blades........... Sale $2000

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Hay Days Program Fantastic deals on all New Holland Haying equipment and T5, T6 tractors

Excellent discounts and great supply Call for details

Last chance to order

New Holland pull-type sprayers Call for details

BIG SKY EQUIPMENT Phone 406-278-3277 Sales Kurt Christiaens 279-3486 home, 450-3277 cell Toll-free 1-800-332-7541 Gary Brown 278-3373 home, 788-9033 cell FAX 1-406-278-7882 Chet Ophus 750-2395 cell Conrad, Montana website: www.4newholland.com

Parts Service Alex Linn 278-3418 home, 289-0663 cell Corey Combs 271-5435 home, Bill Hopper 278-7358 home, 697-6289 cell 781-7678 cell Corey Combs 271-5435 home, 781-7678 cell Gary Brown 278-3373 home, Gary Brown 278-3373 home, 788-9033 cell 788-9033 cell

Early Order Program for Apache Sprayers Best deals now on 2015 models of Apache self-propelled sprayers Tank size 750-1200 gallon • 90-132-ft. booms

Let us work you up a deal!

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USED HAYING EQUIPMENT

(2) 2011 MacDon M150 windrowers, hydraulic centerlink, Trimble 500 with EZ-Steer autosteer, 35-ft. MacDon D60 draper headers, dual knife, split reel, fore/aft, transport with gauge wheels.........Just In

FEATURE OF THE MONTH

2011 Case IH 235 Magnum tractor with luxury cab, 3-pt., dual PTO, 4 remotes, guidance ready, Case IH L790 loader. This tractor only has 580 total hours and is in “Like new” condition. Large rubber makes it an excellent grain cart or sprayer tractor or would handle a small air drill. Was $159,500.................Reduced to $154,900 Plus 1.99% APR for 5 years

Steiger 9150 4WD, L10 Cummins 300 hp, 12 speed powershift, 4 remotes, 520/85R38 duals @ 85%, recent reman front & rear axles. Includes EZ-Guide 250 with EZ-Steer. Good condition... Just Traded

New Holland 1112 diesel swather, cab, 16-ft. auger header, conditioner. Good condition.. Just Traded John Deere 580 pull-type windrower, 25-ft. draper.. .................................................................... $4995 Case IH RBX563 round baler, net/twine, wide pickup, large tires................................................. $22,900 Case IH RBX562 round baler, twine tie, standard pickup..............................................................Call Vermeer 605L round baler, 6x5 bales, twine, floatation Case IH MX100C MFD, cab, air conditioning, forward/ reverse shuttle transmission, 3-pt., dual speed tires. Very good condition......................... $12,900 PTO, Case IH loader with bucket, grapple. Very Vermeer 605F round baler, twine.................... $1995 good condition................................... Just Traded New Holland 688 round baler, net/twine.......Just In 1992 New Holland 660 round baler, Bale Command, net wrap...................................................... $8995

NEW & USED HEADERS

Case IH 2142 35-ft. draper header, pickup reel, hydraulic fore/aft, transport.......................... $56,500 Case IH 1010 30-ft. header, pickup reel, 3” knife, oil bath knife drive. Very good condition.Just Traded Case IH 2015 pickup header, Swathmaster attachment. In very good condition............. Just Traded 2004 Case IH 2015 pickup header, Swathmaster attachment. Excellent condition.................. $12,900 Case IH 1015 pickup header, Swathmaster attachment...........................................................Just In 1995 Case IH 1015 15-ft. pickup header, Victory attachment..................................................... $8995 International 810 13-ft. pickup header, Rake-up raking pickup. Very little use............................. $8995 New Holland 960 13-ft. pickup header with Sund attachment.................................................. $2995 New Holland 960 13-ft. pickup header less attachment............................................................ $1495 Massey 1859 13-ft. pickup head less attachment..... ...................................................................... $995

MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

E-Z Trail 710 710 bushel grain cart, hydraulic drive, roll tarp, scale. Excellent condition........... $18,995 Mayrath 8x60 grain auger, swing hopper, PTO drive............................................................ $3995

USED AIR DRILLS

New Holland Air Drills Arriving 1-51-ft. on the lot

USED SPRAYERS

More on the way

Flexi-Coil 5500 fold back drill, 70-ft., 12” spacing, 4.5” steel press wheels, 4350 tow between tank. Very nice condition.................................... Just Traded White 2-110 MFD, cab, 3-pt., PTO, 4 remotes, EzeeOn loader with bucket, bale spear..... Just Traded John Deere 4630 2WD, cab, 1000 PTO, 3 remotes. As is............................................................ $7495

We Are Dealing on New Holland Super Boom Skidsteers Give us a Call!!

Case IH 1480, rock trap, with Case IH 1010 30-ft. header, batt reel....................................... $24,900 MacDon D60 45-ft. draper header with pickup reel, transport................................................... $72,500 Case IH 2152 40-ft. draper header, double knife, pickup reel, transport..................................Just In

1999 Massey Ferguson 220 Series II windrower, diesel, cab, air conditioning, 25-ft. double swath draper head, pickup reel. Good condition............. .......................................................... Just Traded

Morris Maxim I 50-ft. air drill, 10” spacing, 3.5” steel packers, 7300 Morris tow behind air cart, 8” auger........................................................ $42,500

Up to 18-month free financing on all used combines – OAC

Case IH 7010, fully loaded, nice condition................ .......................................................... Just Traded Case IH 7010, yield/moisture monitor, rock trap....... ...................................................................Just In 2003 Case IH 2388, rock trap, straw chopper, axle extensions. In excellent condition..... Just Traded

USED TRACTORS

1-45-ft. on the lot

USED COMBINES

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Case IH SRX160 suspended boom 132-ft. sprayer, Raven Auto Rate, 1600 gallon tank, 4 ball valves, induction cone.......................................... $36,500 Flexi-Coil System 67XL sprayer, 120-ft. wheel boom........................................................ $19,900 Flexi-Coil System 67XL sprayer, 114-ft. wheel boom, Auto Rate, 2 sets of nozzles.......... $19,900 Flexi-Coil System 67XL suspended boom sprayer, 1600 gallon water tank, 90-ft. booms, Auto-Rate, foam marker, rinse tank............................ $34,500

USED VEHICLES

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

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N.D. 4-H Foundation awards scholarships

By NDSU Extension Service The North Dakota 4-H Foundation has awarded scholarships to 10 4-H members. The scholarships and 2014 recipients are: • Eleanor R. Schultz Memorial Scholarship ($300) - Hanna Nordby, Slope County • Jerome Striegel Memorial Scholarship ($150) - Samatha Schmoker, Stutsman County • Rosevold Memorial Scholarship ($400) - Abby Braaten, Richland County • Farm and Ranch Guide ($500) - Jordan Brummond, Walsh County • North Dakota 4-H Foundation Scholarship (in honor of Erwin and Nora Klusmann and John Norgaard, $350) - Mallory Nygard, Williams County • John Jr. and Hannah DeKrey Scholarship ($750) - Mikayla Cramer, Cass County • John D. Paulson Memorial Award ($1,000 each) Abigail Zikmund and Hayley Fingarson, Walsh County • Kelci Jo Willson Memorial Award ($300) - Jessi Lagein, Towner County • Steve E. and Mary M. Tuhy Scholarship ($500) Rachel Foerster, Cass County As part of the selection process, applicants submit answers to questions about what skills and types of knowledge they gained from 4-H project and leadership experiences, how they used 4-H experiences to impact their communities, and how 4-H has helped shape them as a person and influenced their futures. “After reading more than 50 applications from 4-H’ers across the state of North Dakota, I am inspired and assured that the future is bright and our North Dakota 4-H youth are remarkable,” says Cheryl Kuhn, North Dakota 4-H Foundation executive director. 4-H is the largest and only research-based youth organization in North Dakota. Nearly 5,400 youth were 4-H members in 2013 (the latest statistics available). However, more than 25,000 youth participated in North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service youth development activities through one-time programs, in-school or after-school programs, and camps. The North Dakota 4-H Foundation is the NDSU Center for 4-H Youth Development’s private-sector, nonprofit partner. Visit http:// www.ndsu.edu/4h for more information about scholarships and other 4-H activities in North Dakota. ##### I like living. I have sometimes been wildly, despairingly, acutely miserable, racked with sorrow, but through it all I still know quite certainly that just to be alive is a grand thing. -- Agatha Christie

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3-V Distributing, Inc.

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Conrad, MT 59425

Phone 406-278-5400 or 1-800-310-5402 Evenings Call: Jordan VanDyke 406-450-3953

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NOW Scheduling HARVEST builds. Get on the list!

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Several Grain boxes in stock! 19-ft. and 20-ft.

INTRODUCING THE LOAD JUDGE GRAIN MONITORING SYSTEM Kits in stock, stop or call Jordan to check this amazing new technology out and see it in person! Watch the video online at www.loadjudge.com

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Simple Sampler Portable Combines are IN STOCK

Fuel trailers - 3 In Stock LOAD JUDGE GRAIN MONITORING SYSTEM kits on hand!

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GRAIN TRAILER FOR SALE

1971 Alloy hopper bottom, roll tarp, new cap tires.... $6500

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By Tracy Turner, The Ohio State University Extension help people keep safety high on their list As growers statewide finish their first of priorities.” cutting of hay crops, now is a good time to As of the week ended June 15, 68 percent do preventative maintenance tasks that can of first cutting alfalfa hay had been comboost farm profits and protect farm workers, pleted, while 57 percent of other hay has says a safety research associate and lecturer been harvested in Ohio, according to the from Ohio State University’s College of U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Agricultural Statistics Service. Sciences. “With the lack of heavy rain, hay baling is Completing some preventative mainprogressing rapidly and pastures are growtenance tasks on balers and other farm ing well,” the agency said in a statement. machinery can help lessen the potential for When dealing with hay crops, it is espedelay down the line because of a breakcially important to take safety precautions, down, said Andrew “Dewey” Mann, safety considering that hay crops are typically research associate for Ohio State University grown on rough, steep or other ground unExtension’s Agricultural Safety and Health suitable for row crops, he said. program. “Given the nature of how efficient balOSU Extension is the outreach arm of ing needs to be completed in order to beat the college. changing weather conditions that could “We all know that farmers have a list of devalue crops, we still need to stress the at least 10 things to do at any given time,” importance of ensuring growers take the Mann said. “We want to help remind grownecessary steps to maintain safety,” Mann ers about taking the time to do maintenance said. “No matter how large or valuable your that will help alleviate stress and help crop is, it is not worth risking an unnecesprevent breakdowns prior to the next hay sary injury or death. harvest. “It’s important to remember to commu“Our goal is to provide a reminder to nicate safe practices daily, slow down and use good judgment.” Growers also need to keep in mind the requirement for workers ages 15 and younger to have completed a tractor and machinery certification program before operating such equipment, unless they are doing so for their parent or guardian, Mann said. Tips to remember when completing maintenance on hay equipment include: Replace broken or worn parts, such as pick-up tines, belts, chains and bent or loose rotary cutter blades. Ensure proper clearance between crimping rollers on mower conditioners. Always lubricate sprockets and chains when the machine is turned off. Whether in the shop or out in the field, always ensure the PTO is disengaged and the engine shut off before dismounting to service or adjust the equipment. With mowers and square balers, wait until all components have stopped moving. Always lock and block the rear gate if you must be underneath it. Be prepared for a fire. Carry a Class ABC fire extinguisher on all tractors. Ensure that all are charged and in working order. Keep all shields and safety Every time you till, seed, or spray, those gaps and guards in place. Replace imoverlaps are money lost, in extra inputs, lost yield, mediately after maintenance wasted time and fuel. But Trimble precision ag is complete – don’t wait until technology from Triangle Ag-Services helps you hang you are ready to go to the field. onto those hard-earned dollars. We’ve got a precision ag solution for you that’s accurate, easy to ##### use, and affordable. You can bank on it. Albert used to be an economist, but you might say that he never really retires. His hairline is in recession, his 2705 Front Street stomach is showing signs of Fort Benton, MT 59442 hyperinflation, and if any406-622-3887 one mentions either of these A G - S E R V I C E S www.triangleag.com things to him, it puts him into a great depression.

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Beginning the grazing season

By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension, Minnesota The grazing season has been delayed due to cool weather. Most are waiting patiently, but for those out of hay, the cattle have been turned out to pasture. The choice of buying more hay or turning them out is not easy, but if we have normal rainfall this growing season, an early turnout should not be a big problem if you have adequate pasture acreage. The drought over the past two years has been hard on pasture forages. Drought conditions over multiple years affect forage productivity for a variety of reasons. A lack of moisture suppresses plant growth and retards root development. Without an adequate root structure, plants are unable to extract moisture and nutrients from the soil, which further limits plant growth, even now when moisture is adequate. These plants need time to recover and rebuild their root systems. Be careful not to overgraze the pastures this year. Keep a residual grass height of 3-4 inches so that there is adequate leaf area to intercept sunlight to photosynthesize into plant growth. The root system is a mirror image of the top growth; short plants have shallow roots and will be much more prone to drought conditions. Deep rooted plants can find moisture throughout a prolonged dry spell. With our spring moisture, let the roots recover. Watch the growth in all your pastures and move cattle frequently enough to get to that last pasture before the plants have headed out and are so large that the cattle have difficulty eating them. Animal intake is very much a function of bite size; a big bite of easily swallowed grass will result in higher intakes and greater meat and milk production. The fertility of pastures can be maintained by applying commercial fertilizer or manure immediately following a grazing rotation. It’s always prudent to take a soil test before purchasing fertilizer, so you are making efficient use of your fertilizer dollars. The most productive and cost effective pastures contain legumes. Legumes in the pasture sward provide free nitrogen to the growing plants. Legumes are able to convert nitrogen from the air we breathe (which is 78% nitrogen and about 20% oxygen) into a form plants can use. This “magic” is known a symbiotic relationship between legumes and a soil bacterium. Ideally pastures should have about half legumes to supply the grasses with nitrogen. Alfalfa, white clover, trefoil and red clover are all excellent pasture legume species. Pastures that have half legumes produce enough nitrogen to supply the needs of the grass species. If the legumes have disappeared over the years, consider using a no-till drill, or frost seeding, to increase the legume percentage. Legume seed is considerably less expensive than nitrogen fertilizer. Utilize a rotational grazing system that has the livestock moving to a fresh paddock every 1-3 days. This will give better distribution of manure and urine resulting in more even plant growth throughout the paddocks. Sub dividing is easily accomplished with poly electric wire on a reel and a few step-in-posts; a few minutes invested in temporary sub dividing fences will pay significant dividends in increased pasture productivity. With subdivided paddocks, livestock are on a fresh patch of pasture every day and certainly every five days. Fresh pasture means better intakes, less waste through tramping, laying and fouling with manure and urine, less over grazing that slows the growth of those plants that have been grazed shorter than 3-4 inches. Annual crops and cover crops can provide extra pasture for late summer and fall grazing. Options include seeding oats or barley in wheat stubble after grain harvest, sorghumsudangrass planted in potential prevented planted acres, or areas of winterkilled forage crops. Brassicas are another option that will provide excellent late fall, early winter grazing. In most cases, the seed required for these options will be less expensive than buying hay if the drought continues. For more information, contact me at 800-450-2465 or stordahl@umn.edu. A portion of this article was provided by Jack Kyle, Grazing Specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. ##### “Instead of saying ‘Oh, my goodness,’ my grandmother would say, ‘Great fluffy muffins!’” ##### “Grandma always said, ‘God will mold your back to bear your burdens.’”

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By Rebecca Bott, Assistant Professor & Equine Specialist As horse owners it is our responsibility to provide optimal standards of care for them. An effective health management plan will involve proper nutrition, parasite management, and routine hoof and dental care. Vaccinations are also a valuable tool for protecting our horses from diseases. Vaccinating a horse prepares its immune system to recognize and diminish the effects of a specific disease. Vaccines are not 100% effective in disease prevention or management, yet vaccinations can be beneficial in guarding a horse against illness if the horse is in good general health. The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) provides guidelines for the vaccination of horses. Vaccinations are grouped into core or risk based vaccinations (Table 1). Core vaccinations are recommended for all horses, while certain risk based vaccinations are strongly recommended for horses that travel, mingle with other horses, or live in regions were the risk of a certain disease is high. The first time a horse is vaccinated for a specific disease they will need a series of booster vaccinations to help their immune system develop a full competency in recognizing and protecting a horse against the disease. After the initial series, most vaccinations will be given annually or semi-annually to help maintain this level of protection in the horse. It is important to think about timing of vaccinations. Vaccinations for West Nile Virus or Eastern/Western Encephalomyelitis should be given in early spring before the mosquito populations (mosquitoes can transmit these diseases to horses) are established. Other risk based vaccinations for diseases such as influenza may need to be given more often, depending on competition schedules or other events that lead to co-mingling with other horses. Contact your local equine veterinarian to talk about the vaccination plan that works best for your horses. Many factors such as location, age of horses, and use will be taken into account when planning the best strategy for protecting your horses against common equine diseases. Even thought it feels like winter, spring is right around the corner. Vaccinations should be timed to provide immunity to diseases before they become prevalent. Your veterinarian can help you determine an appropriate time to vaccinate, factoring in that with spring comes mosquitos, and travel to shows. For more information on vaccinating horses, please refer to: • AAEP. 2008. Vaccination Guidelines (http://www.aaep. org/-i-166.html) • iGrow Quick Reference: Vaccination of Horses (http:// igrow.org/up/resources/02-2009-2012.pdf)

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By K-State Research and Extension News Tucked away in a space in Kansas State Some of the most challenging cases come University’s (K-State) Waters Hall filled with when people submit photos of an insect they microscopes and other equipment, Eva Zurek saw in other parts of the world. Beetles and is looking for clues as she tries to identify a wasps can be particularly challenging to perpetrator. identify, she said. Does he have large eyes? Hair? What sort  Don’t forget the beneficial ones of body? “In every order, there are a number of inZurek, who runs the university’s Insect sects that are beneficial,” Zurek said. “No. 1 Diagnostic Lab, is checking all of these traits are the pollinators, such as flies, wasps, and and more in determining what sort of insect many bees. We know now that we cannot rely has infiltrated a Kansas home. on honey bees only to pollinate plants. 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We when someone sends in the bug and 25 percent don’t like them in our homes, but we don’t through photos. need to kill them. They are also predators of “Many times the images are such good other insects,” she said. quality with high resolution, there’s no need  Public enemy No. 1 to send a physical sample,” Zurek said, notZurek considers termites the No. 1 problem ing that this year’s cool spring means insect insect: “By the time we see them, the damage emergence is 2-3 weeks later than usual. is sometimes already done.” That damage can Early spring specimens typically come result in thousands of dollars in repairs for from farmers. As the weather warms, homhomeowners. eowners increasingly send photos or speciCarpenter bees, which resemble bumble mens, trying to identify bugs they’ve found bees can also be damaging to wooden strucin their gardens or homes. tures.  How do they do that? Beetles, such as the emerald ash borer can Along with microscopes that magnify the be damaging, and even lethal to trees. Fireview down to the tiniest hair on an alreadywood can harbor the beetles, so in an effort to tiny mite, Zurek and other entomologists use keep them from spreading, entomologists and dichotomous and photographic “keys” to the U.S. Department of Agriculture encourage help identify specimens from their physical people to not move firewood from one locacharacteristics. tion to another. More information about the With dichotomous keys, a scientist answers beetle is available at Stop the Beetle (http:// yes-no questions, such as, “Creature has eight stopthebeetle.info). legs” (yes or no). If yes, you have an arachnid Stored food pests in kitchens and livestock (spider). “Creature has six legs” (yes or no). If feed are also a problem and can take months yes, you have an insect. The questions become to get rid of. increasingly complex. “We’ve seen a lot of bed bugs in our lab,” In an effort to more quickly identify pests, she added, noting that they’ve been identithe lab is photographing every species it fied from all over the state. “We don’t know encounters and has those images online, said if there are more of them now or if people Zurek, whose email address is -- what else? are just more aware of them so they’re being – gotbugs@ksu.edu. reported and identified more often.” Kansans are welcome to send specimens Bat bugs are closely related and look and photos directly to the lab for identificasimilar to bed bugs, but are easier to treat for, tion, she said, although some prefer to take Zurek said. the insect to a local K-State Research and Sometimes the presence of particular Extension office. An extension agent may insects indicates a larger problem. Certain be able to identify the bug on the spot, but if insects need water to survive, for example, not, he or she will send it to the lab for you. so if those insects are found in abundance it Information about sending a specimen directly might signal water damage to a home. to the lab in Manhattan is available at Insect  Insect Diagnostic Lab has a role as a Diagnostician. first responder Most samples are processed within 24 “When the public sends in something really unusual, we contact the proper authorities who hours, but in busy times it might take up to check to determine if it’s a species not found three days. in the United States. In that role, we’re helping “You don’t have to be a private citizen,” to maintain a safe food supply.” Zurek said. “Business owners and managers, Currently, there are 25 species on the lookpest control companies – they’re all welcome out list, including the Emerald ash borer which to use our service. We get samples from hohas only been detected in two Kansas counties meowners, farmers, pest control companies, so far. The beetles have killed millions of trees business owners, building contractors, greenin states to the north and east of Kansas. houses, botanical gardens, health facilities and Another on the list is the Khapra beetle, others. Many of these people want an official which is native to India. “It is capable of deidentification.” stroying our grain supplies,” Zurek said. “Up “Last year I had a case where calves were to 75 percent of a grain silo can be destroyed dying,” she said. “We determined that they by this beetle. We need everyone involved in had an infestation of flies in their ears, which watching for these species -- scientists, extenled to infection. 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Trader’s Dispatch, July 2014 — Page A35

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##### When I was younger, a “cooldown” meant a short walk after a long run; now, it means a cold shower after a hot flash.

WANT TO BUY

Old wood boat Chriscraft, Century, Garwood, etc. Call Mark 406-880-5473

Licensed - Bonded - Insured

(406) 289-0053 • 303 N. Virginia - Conrad, MT

Statewide Service www.sullivanbrosconstruction.com

“When you need the job done, and you need it done right....... Feel free to give us a call during the day or at night!”

Plow in your water lines, gas lines, etc. Up to 4” in diameter and up to 6-ft. deep

ALSO SEE US FOR

✓ Directional Boring ✓ Excavation Needs ✓ Road Grading

☛ WE HAVE

✔ Excavator - ✔ Backhoes - ✔ Trucks ✔ Compactors - ✔ Skid Steers - ✔ Loader

Job completed from start to finish - Call for price quote Henke ~ Chester, MT HENKE ENTERPRISES INC. Dougcell (406) 799-2616

ne Want to Try O CALL

• Floating Boom Design • Lightweight Aluminum Box Boom • Stainless Steel Tanks or Plastic • Many years of testing • Boom widths up to 150-ft. • Tank sizes - 1450, 1500, 2000, 3000 gallon

BUILDING MORE!!!

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

NEW 2013 SPRAYFLEX SPRAYER, 2005 International truck 1500 gallon tank, 120-ft. boom, Allison auto transmission. ............................ $CALL

STOP BY, TAKE A SPRAY TRUCK FOR A DRIVE!!! GREENTRONICS BOOM HEIGHT AVAILABLE

2006 IHC 4300 truck with NEW SPRAYFLEX

1500 gallon tank, 120-ft. booms, Allison transmission, hydraulic steer, loaded.

BUILDING ~ COMING IN

New 2014 INTERNATIONAL SPRAYFLEX SPRAYER 120-ft., 1500 gallon. 2008 INTERNATIONAL 7400 TRUCK, NEW SPRAYFLEX SPRAYER, 120-ft. booms, 1500 gallon tank!! 2005 INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, NEW 2013 SPRAYFLEX SPRAYERS, 120-ft. booms, 1500 gallon tank, Allison transmission, new tall tires, hydraulic steer, triple nozzle bodies, 5 section boom, Raven controller.

MARFLEX SPRAYER PARTS AVAILABLE Henke Enterprises Inc. offers-

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

SPEED – CAPACITY – DEPENDABILITY Contact your authorized dealer

Henke Enterprises Inc., Doug Henke, Chester, MT 406-759-5877 or cell 406-799-2616 email: grain@ttc-cmc.net

Katelyn Suta and RJ Barbie, Glacier county Cloverbuds, got their hands in the dirt making terrariums at the recent Project Day in Cut Bank. In addition, they made patriotic wind sockets and discussed citizenship in honor of America’s Independence Day. Glacier county has seven kids, ages six to eight, in the 4-H Cloverbud program led by Jodi Duncan. Photo by Vicki Bradley.

Giant water bugs

By James Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension, Minnesota A sure sign of spring is an insect brought into the office for identification. Vickie had a whopper of an example, a giant water bug. According to the Minnesota DNR, the giant water bug is the largest bug in Minnesota -- full 2-inches long and an inch wide! This is an impressive bug! This creature is in the insect order known as Hemiptera, or the grouping of “true” bugs. The family is Belostomatidae, which consists of bugs commonly known as Giant Water Bugs – not to be confused with beetles. So, the Giant Water Bug is as large an insect as you will find in the United States. Giant Water Bugs are common in ponds and lakes, and less common in rivers. They tend to hang out in the vegetation on the fringes of lakes and wetlands. It is in the vegetation that they look and wait for potential prey. These bugs frequently leave the water and fly about -you’ll often find them in parking lots around large lights. When people see these bugs they think they’re seeing huge cockroaches or beetles. But cockroaches and beetles don’t get this big and aren’t common around lights. This particular creature is a predator. It eats small fish, tadpoles, snails, insects and other invertebrates (creatures that don’t have a backbone). They feed by catching organisms with their large, powerful, front legs, followed by injecting the prey with a toxin to immobilize and/or kill it. Then they suck the juices out of whatever it is. They are not scavengers -- they like fresh meat. Giant Water Bugs serve an important role as being the top invertebrate predator, especially in wetlands that don’t have fish to control insect populations. Much like lions, tigers and humans, Giant Water Bugs are at the top of their food chain and keep populations of smaller invertebrate from exploding and taking over. These bugs swim very fast, so you probably won’t ever see one in the water. But if you happen to get a hold of a live one, either by catching it in a net or finding one that has left the water and is on land, be VERY CAREFUL to keep your fingers away from its piercing mouth part or “beak” as it can inflict a painful bite. Its mouth is actually not so much a “beak” as it is a sort of syringe—like a mosquito, but larger and nastier. For more information, contact me at 800-450-2465 or stordahl@umn.edu.

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WE BUY COPPER • BRASS • ALUMINUM • IRON TRADE SCRAP FOR CASH OR NEW MATERIAL

NEW STEEL, NEW SALVAGE, AND RECYCLING ALL IN ONE LOCATION

GREAT FALLS

Used 2 rail

12” galvanized Guard rails

1408 52nd Street North • Great Falls, MT 59405 (406) 761-4848

1-800-334-5964

Now Buying

Automotive & Heavy Industrial Batteries

FINAL LOT!!

2” x 2” square - .125 & .155 wall - 24-ft. lengths 8” x 6” rectangular - .188 wall - 45-ft. lengths

/8” Poly Coated Cable

Now Carrying Abrasives (Sand & Slag)

• Stainless Steel Sheets • Flat Bar • Pipe, Fittings

IN STOCK

New Selection of Tools! 5-ton gear puller................... $58.87 Oil pistol can, 6 oz...... ........................ $3.55

NEW! SURPLUS STEEL TUBING

(ONLY 24 spools available)

2345-ft. per spool (sold by the spool only)

$0.16 per foot Great for horse fence & feed bunks

6” Surplus Pipe

• .188 wall • epoxy coated • 40+-ft. lengths

Used 27/8” drill pipe

NEW Rebar

3/8” & 1/2” - 20-ft. lengths

WE SELL NEW & USED Tubing • Pipe • Angle Iron • Plate

Used Electric Motors & Boxes

RAILROAD FLAT CARS

NEW STEEL plate

For Non Potable Water Storage

& beams IN STOCK

and Combines

FOR SCRAP

HOPPER BOTTOM CARS Great for grain storage

LAND ROLLER PIPE

Overseas Containers For Sale 40-ft. & 20-ft.

24”x .75 wall - 42”x .72 wall

New Surplus Square Tube •Sizes vary•

Overseas Flats - 8’x40’ Great for bridges

USED SUCKER ROD: 3/4”, 7/8” & 1”- 25-ft. lengths

BLACK PIPE

Various sizes available – CALL

Domestic A500 Grade B 6”x.250 well casing, 20-ft. lengths.... Call for pricing

✗✗✗ Fencing Supplies ✗✗✗ Used 5-ft. Guard Rail Posts

TANK CARS

Call Fred, Dick, or Joe

1-ton chain hoist.................. $89.90

We Buy Old Farm Tractors

For Bridges

Round steel post caps 31/2” & 27/8”

4” • 220 wall pipe In Stock 42-ft lengths New 12” - 48” Steel Culvert

#2 Railroad ties - $800 each #1 Railroad ties - $1550 each

CATTLE GUARDS

New 12” - 30” Poly Culvert

] Sucker Rod Hangers ]

Chicago Heights Steel Fence Posts with heavy spade plate

Culvert Grade Pipe 22” - $15.00/ft.

51/2’ & 6’ T1.33# New Red Brand and CF&I Class I Barb Wire

Round Tubing

Great for corrals

1 /4”, 1 /2”, 1 /4” & 2” O.D. 1

All approximately 20-ft. & 24-ft. lengths

16.5 CAL tie wire $4.95/Roll

5” channel construction on bottom with 3” channel on top 10-, 12-, 14- & 16-ft. available

Call Jim Filipowicz @ 800-334-5964 (406) 761-4848

After Hours (406) 791-6712

Fax (406) 791-6708

Steel Department & Salvage Yard Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Salvage Yard – 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday

USEABLE SALVAGE DIVISION • Limited Quantities

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Professional Tree and Hedge Care Get ‘Er Done Wiest Brady, MT

Contact 406-450-6905, 753-2393 or 450-1968

##### Louis was talking to Rick about his ex-wives. “My first wife took half of everything I had. My second wife took half of what was left. My third wife took half of what was left after that. I’m down to an eighth of what I started with!” “Have you learned anything from this?” Rick asked him. Louis nodded his head. “Yep...fractions.”

It’s not too early to think about

Winter Wheat Seeding With wheat crops and prices looking good, consider planting winter wheat this fall. We have many varieties available. Call now for the best selection.

For your custom seed cleaning & treating call Scott to schedule.

Silax 100 Hay Preservative Bale your hay at higher moisture levels to retain leaves and increase quality. Costs approximately $2.50 per ton. This is NOT an acid product. Silax 100 is a unique blend of anaerobic bacteria and enzymes.

Our customers tell us this is the best preservative they’ve ever used.

“Tiffany” Teff: A new warm season annual grass hay with quality and palatability rivaling Timothy. Siberian millet for late seeded and fast growing pasture or hay. Pasture mixes for dryland and irrigated applications. Ask our agronomist about a blend designed specifically for your needs. Alfalfa: A good selection of brands and varieties for fall seeding. Lawn & grass seed: Custom blends for sun, shade, irrigated or dryland. AC Saltlander: A New Forage Alternative for SALINE SOILS!! Sorghum-sudangrass

Everyone at Treasure State Seed would like to thank you for a successful spring season and are looking forward to serving your winter wheat needs this fall. 2380 US Highway 89 Fairfield, MT Toll Free: 800-572-4769 Fax: (406)467-3377 Email: treasure@3rivers.net for Sales please call Chad Becker or Scott Gasvoda

Ten ways to cut cattle feeding costs

By Dan Loy, extension beef specialist, Iowa State University- Extension and Outreach Keeping costs down is one way to improve your chances of making money in the cattle feeding business. Here are 10 suggestions. 1. Good records. Monitoring feedlot performance and costs allows producers to make midcourse corrections. This is particularly important as feed costs rise and cattle prices change. Knowing current costs of production is essential to making timely marketing decisions and reducing corn use. Several feed companies and veterinarians provide feedlot monitoring as a service. Feedlot monitoring software is available through Iowa State University Extension and commercial vendors. 2. Purchase cost. Purchase cost is often the largest single cost associated with a finished beef animal. Careful budgeting prior to purchase is extremely important in times of narrow margins. Good records of previous close-outs and past history of cattle from a source is useful in projecting cattle performance. Often the cheapest cattle may not be the most profitable depending on performance and efficiency. Use realistic cost and price projections when budgeting for new feeder cattle. Often periods of low prices and price volatility can create opportunities for the astute cattle buyer. 3. Feedbunk management. Managing feedbunks more closely can improve efficiency by reducing the incidence of low level acidosis on high grain rations. Using a bunk scoring system, or some method to reduce feed waste, can pay greater dividends during periods of high grain costs. An added benefit may be more consistent performance and better efficiency by eliminating the day-to-day variation in feed consumption. Recent research indicates that cattle that are slightly restricted (95 to 97 percent of full feed) will be more efficient. Good feedbunk management also includes proper feed mixing and accurate weighing of feed ingredients. This ensures that expensive nutrients will not be overfed, and reduces the risk of deficiencies. 4. Alternative feedstuffs. Many feeders are searching for alternatives to high priced corn. Several commodity feeds can partially substitute for corn. Your best bet is to look locally for feeds that may have a transportation cost advantage in your ration. Wet byproducts have a limited economical transportation range. Some examples of alternative feeds that may be available locally include corn gluten feed, distillers grains, corn screenings, off-grade or discounted corn, other grains (wheat, barley, rye, milo, oats), bakery byproducts, and others. Commodity feeds that may partially substitute for corn include hominy feed, fat, and wheat midds. Prices of these feeds tend to fluctuate with the corn and soybean meal market. Also, alternative feeds vary in nutritional content and may have practical feeding restrictions. Contact your nutritionist to help make decisions relative to the substitution of alternative feeds. 5. Feed an ionophore. Products like Bovatec, Cattylst, and Rumensin are ionophores. They will improve efficiency 4 to 10 percent, depending on the type of ration fed. As feed costs increase, the payback for improved efficiency is much greater. 6. Implants. Implants are another technology that improves efficiency. New implant technologies and strategies can improve efficiency 10 to 15 percent. Learn about the differences in implants and choose the one that matches your cattle and management. There may be tradeoffs in cattle weight and grade to consider when choosing the right implant strategy. 7. Marketing. Timely marketing can reduce the cost of production. It takes twice as much feed to put a pound of gain on a 1,300-pound animal as it does to put the same on a 900-pound animal. Marketing 50 pounds lighter can reduce the amount of corn needed to finish a steer by 6 to 7 bu. Consider the USDA Select discount when making this decision. Select carcasses are typically discounted more through the summer months. This makes high priced corn more valuable because it is necessary to increase the number of more valuable, USDA Choice carcasses. 8. Protein supplementation. Recent research at Iowa State University has shown that high performance cattle, aggressively implanted and managed to perform at high rates of gain respond to higher levels of protein (13 to 14 percent crude protein). Before adopting the recommendation to increase your protein levels to these higher rates, carefully evaluate the cattle and management to determine if a response in efficiency is expected. Even if it is, there is a CONTINUED ON PAGE A44

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Tractors

John Deere 9560R 4WD, 560 hp, 550 hours. Tag #27163............. $307,500 (G) John Deere 9560R 4WD, 560 hp, hi-flow, PTO, 5 SCV’s, 600 hr. Tag #28909.$342,000 (G) John Deere 9460R 4WD, 460 hp, 400 hours. Tag #27156............. $297,000 (G) John Deere 9430 425 hp, 620/70R46, 2500 hours. Tag #27635..............$230,000 (L) John Deere 8870 4WD, 350 hp, 4 SCV’s, PTO, 6437 hr. Tag #29013.$65,000 (LV) John Deere 8850 4WD, 370 hp, August ETA. Tag #29392................. $26,500 (G) John Deere 8630 4WD, 275 hp, Degelman dozer blade. Tag #28574..... $17,000 (G) John Deere 8420 MFWD, 235 hp, 5250 hours. Tag #25448............. $115,500 (H) John Deere 8300 MFWD, 200 hp, duals, 7255 hours. Tag #25941.......$75,000 (L) John Deere 8285R 285 hp, MFWD, IVT, ILS, 301 hrs. Tag #24562.. $245,000 (B) John Deere 7930 746 loader, 220 hp, 3229 hours. Tag #24936............. $147,500 (H) John Deere 7820 MFWD, 175 hp, PowrQuad, ldr, 7745 hr. Tag #28696....... $99,950 (LV) John Deere 7810 MFWD, 175 hp, PowrQd, ldr, grpl, 8168 hr. Tag #28387$67,500 (LV) John Deere 7810 MFWD, 175 hp, loader, August ETA. Tag #29391..... $82,500 (G) John Deere 7800 MFWD, 165 hp, 11,414 hours. Tag #27533............... $42,500 (B) John Deere 7730 IVT, 190 hp, duals, 1582 hours. Tag #25945............. $126,000 (B) John Deere 7400 MFWD, 115 hp, cab, JD 740 ldr, 9600 hr. Tag #28302.$43,500 (H) John Deere 7330 Premium 150 hp, 2200 hours, loader. Tag #26863.$108,500 (H) John Deere 7320 2WD, 130 hp, corner exhaust, 8599 hr. Tag #29279.$43,900 (B) John Deere 7230 Premium MFWD, 130 hp, ldr, 2650 hr. Tag #28750$105,000 (LV) John Deere 7210 MFWD, 115 hp, 741SL ldr, grpl, 3288 hr. Tag #29384$69,500 (LV) John Deere 6430 Premium 125 hp, loader, 2408 hours. Tag #26444.......$79,500 (L) John Deere 6430P 125 hp, loader, 5053 hours. Tag #27971..............$74,500 (LV) John Deere 6420 MFWD, 115 hp, cab, PrQd, 5850 hr. Tag #28606..$44,500 (L) John Deere 6420 MFWD, 115 hp, loader, grapple, 5600 hours........Coming In (B) John Deere 6410 MFWD, 110 hp, ldr, grpl, 4256 hr. Tag #27731...........$49,500 (LV) John Deere 6400 MFWD, cab, John Deere 640 loader.......................Coming In (H) John Deere 6300 MFWD, 95 hp, cab, 640 ldr, 5860 hr. Tag #28578...... $35,000 (G) John Deere 6230 MFWD, 95 hp, open, Shaver, 3 hr. Tag #28068......$67,500 (L) John Deere 5603 MFWD, 100 hp, 3-pt., ldr, 1000 hr. Tag #28550...........$39,500 (LV) John Deere 5325 MFWD, 67 hp, open, ldr, 1737 hr. Tag #28751...........$29,500 (LV) John Deere 5055E MFWD, 55 hp, loader, 295 hours. Tag #24938........ $34,000 (H) John Deere 4640 2WD, 175 hp, 3 SCV’s, 18,885 hr. Tag #28413......... $22,000 (H) John Deere 4610 MFWD, 38 hp, open station, 1360 hours. Tag #28862.$19,500 (H) John Deere 4450 MFWD, 170 hp, JD 280 ldr, 12,800 hr. Tag #29386....$39,500 (L) John Deere 4255 MFWD, 150 hp, 740 ldr, grpl, 7392 hr. Tag #29332.... $48,500 (H) John Deere 1530 2WD, 60 hp, diesel, EzeeOn loader. Tag #28319..........$9500 (LV) John Deere 750 23 hp, 626 hours, loader. Tag #26876............................. $5000 (G) Case IH 245 Magnum MFWD, 248 hp, cab, 2011 hr. Tag #28713.......... $144,900 (G) Case IH Puma 165 MFWD, 165 hp, CVX, ldr, 2350 hr. Tag #28111.......$95,000 (L) Case IH Maxxum 140 MFWD, 140 hp, cab, loader, grpl. Tag #29321.... $105,000 (H) Case IH 485 4WD, 485 hp, 790 hours. Tag #27328.............................. $222,000 (H) Case IH 9380 4WD, 4 remotes, pwr shift. Tag #27746.......................... $72,500 (H)

Case IH 9180 4WD, 375 hp, 4 SCVs, 90% tires, 8519 hrs. Tag #27922.$62,500 (H) Case IH MXU130 MFWD, 130 hp, 4434 hours. Tag #26826............... $52,500 (G) Farmall 560 2WD, 60 hp, wide front, Shaver pounder. Tag #28780.............. $5500 (H) International 284 2WD, 28 hp, gas, 3-pt., 3259 hours. Tag #29163........$5000 (LV) International M 2WD, 36 hp, gas. Tag #27903...................................$3900 (G) Kioti CK35, 35 hp, hydro transmission, loader, 3 hr. Tag #29176...... $21,500 (H) Long 460 2WD, loader, 45 hp, 1480 hours. Tag #25975............................. $7250 (H) Ford 4110 2WD, 48 hp, open station, canopy, 6212 hrs. Tag #25210.$3250 (G) Ford 4110 2WD, 48 hp, open station, gas, hy front blade. Tag #28754..... $4350 (H) Ford 6000 2WD, 60 hp, open, loader, 540 PTO, 6182 hr. Tag #28187....$7500 (LV) Ford 8770 MFWD, 190 hp, loader, 7200 hours. Tag #27800............... $55,000 (G) Massey Ferguson 1130 2WD, 121 hp, cab, front blade. Tag #29221...........$8500 (L) New Holland TC30 MFWD, 30 hp, loader, 1073 hours. Tag #29086...... $12,750 (B) New Holland TC40DA 40 hp, loader, 583 hours. Tag #26450................$22,000 (L) Versatile/Ford 946 325 hp, 4WD, 5377 hours. Tag #25295................$36,000 (L) Versatile/Ford 946 4WD, 325 hp. Tag #27190.................................$57,500 (L) Versatile/Ford 946 4WD, 325 hp, 4 SCV’s, 10,700 hr. Tag #28227..........$32,000 (L) Versatile/Ford 9482 4WD, 310 hp, 4 SCV’s, Case drain. Tag #24833.......$72,500 (L) Versatile 976 4WD, 360 hp, PowerShift, 4 SCV’s, 4390 hr. Tag #28420.$58,000 (G) Versatile 895 4WD, 4 SCV’s, 9476 hours. Tag #29016.......................... $17,000 (H) Versatile 875 4WD, 280 hp.Coming In (L) Versatile 875 4WD, 280 hp.Coming In (H)

Combines & Attachments

John Deere S680 400 bushel, 540 hp, 640 hours. Tag #27008............ $352,000 (H) John Deere S680 540 hp, 400 bushel, 750 hours. Tag #27618............ $320,000 (H) John Deere S670 425 hp, 300 bu, 337/285 hours. Tag #29226............ $275,000 (G) John Deere S670 425 hp, 300 bu, 337/285 hours. Tag #29227............ $275,000 (G) John Deere S670 425 hp, 300 bushel, 552/360 hrs. Tag #19810.. $300,000 (H) John Deere S670 425 hp, 300 bushel, 120 hours. Tag #27153............ $325,000 (G) John Deere S670 425 hp, 300 bushel, 120 hours. Tag #27152............ $325,000 (G) John Deere 9870 STS 440 hp, 300 bushel, 1167 hours. Tag #26934... $228,000 (H) John Deere 9870 STS 300 bushel, 440 hp. Tag #24852....................... $212,000 (G) John Deere 9770 STS 300 bushel, 360 hp. Tag #27659....................... $275,000 (G) John Deere 9760 STS 250 bushel, 340 hp. Tag #24736.................Auction 7/16 (H) John Deere 9650 STS 2930 hours. Tag #26303.............................. $112,000 (H) John Deere 9610 275 hp, 240 bushels, 3790 hours. Tag #27456..... $52,000 (H) John Deere 9600 250 hp, 240 bu, 3370 hr, 930 head. Tag #28685........ $52,500 (G) John Deere 9600 250 hp, 240 bushels, 3925 hours. Tag #27597..... $47,000 (H) John Deere 9600 250 hp, 240 bu, 2565/1894 hr, 930 head. Tag #29014... $42,500 (B) John Deere 9600............... Coming In (G) John Deere 9500 215 hp, 204 bushels, 6376 hr. Tag #26567...Auction 7/16 (H) John Deere 7720 145 hp, 2250 hours, 224 head. Tag #26708................ $11,500 (L) John Deere 7720 145 hp, 224 head. Tag #27763................................ $12,000 (H) Case IH 6088 305 hp, 300 bu, 1130 eng hrs, 898 sep hrs. Tag #27905.. $215,000 (B)

Misc Grain Handling

J&M 750-16 750 grain cart with scale. Tag #27611................................. $19,500 (H) Westfield MK 130 13”x70-ft. grain auger. Tag #26899.......................... $15,500 (H) Westfield MK130-71 13”x71-ft. grain auger. Tag #27534............................. $7000 (H) Brandt 10”x70-ft. grain auger, swing auger, transport. Tag #29022............$8950 (LV) Brandt 10”x60-ft. grain auger. Tag #27606................................... $6000 (H) Farm King 10”x36-ft. grain auger. Tag #27619................................ $11,000 (H)

Farm King 8”x60-ft. PTO driven auger on transport. Tag #29233............$2500 (LV) Brandt 4500 grain vac. Tag #27094........... ............................................$14,000 (G) A&L F705 grain cart, no tarp or scale. Tag #29320................................ $16,500 (H) AgriFab AH-636 36-ft. high speed header trailer. Tag #19940.................. $7200 (B) AgriFab SB-30 30-ft. high speed header trailer. Tag #19943.................. $4500 (B) 30-ft. high speed header trailer. Tag #29023................................... $5500 (B)

Sprayers

John Deere 4930 120-ft. 20” spacing. Tag #24866.............................. $240,000 (H) John Deere 4930 120-ft., 20” spacing, 1700 hours. Tag #28460............. $195,000 (G) John Deere 4830, 100-ft., 20”, 1000 gal, 1800 hr. Tag #28246.......... $192,000 (H) John Deere 4830, 100-ft., 20”, 1000 gal, Autotrac bm lvl. Tag #28071.$271,000 (B) John Deere 4920, 120-ft., 20”, 1200 gal, 4230 hr. Tag #28120.......... $129,000 (H) John Deere 4920, 100-ft., 20”, 1200 gal, 2644 hr. Tag #28121.......... $142,000 (H) Spray Air SP2010 103-ft. 20” spacing, 1000 gallon. Tag #25624.............. $98,500 (H) Top Air TA2400 pull-type, 2400 gallon, mix cones. Tag #28798.............. $65,000 (G) Brandt QF1500 Tag #28575...... $9000 (G) Flexi-Coil 65XL 120-ft., 1500 gallon, windscreens, auto rate. Tag #27852..$6500 (H) Flexi-Coil 67XL 80-ft., 1500 gallon, suspended boom. Tag #29383.. $16,000 (H) Flexi-Coil 67XL 120-ft., 20” spacing, 1500 gallon. Tag #25275.............. $11,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 67XL 136-ft., 1500 gallon. Tag #26783................................ $25,000 (H) Flexi-Coil 67XL 120-ft., 20”, 1500 gal, mixing cone, rinse. Tag #28174.$19,500 (H)

Flexi-Coil 67XL 90-ft., 20”, 1500 gal, pulltype. Tag #28354................. $21,500 (B) Flexi-Coil 67XLT 100-ft., 1500 gallon. Salvage, for parts. Tag #28819.... $2500 (H) Freightliner MP-800 Marflex 80-ft., 1350 gallon. Tag #29000.............. $31,500 (H) Case IH 160 120-ft., 20”, 1600 gal, 2 nozzle bodies, rinse. Tag #28074... $36,000 (H) Case IH SRX160 134-ft., 1600 gallon. Tag #27576................................ $34,500 (H) Case IH SRX160 134-ft., 1600 gallon. Tag #27554................................ $30,000 (H) Case IH SRX160 100-ft., 1600 gallon. Tag #27490................................ $33,900 (B) Case IH Patriot 3330 100-ft., 1000 gal, 20” sp, 1700 hr. Tag #27909.... $210,000 (B) Loral Easy Rider spreader truck, 60-ft. boom. Tag #28172............... $36,500 (H) Summer Ultimate 90-ft. boom, 1500 gallon. Tag #27128...........................$30,000 (L) Summers Ultimate 90-ft., 20”, 1500 gal, suspended. Tag #27834...... $28,000 (H) Summers Ultimate 90-ft., 1500 gal, 5 boom sec, 3 nzl bds. Tag #28307.. $34,500 (H) Summers Ultimate 1500 gallon, 110-ft. booms..............................Coming In (H)

Case IH 7120 360 hp, 315 bu, 497 eng hrs, 393 sep hrs. Tag #27907.. $249,000 (B) Case IH 8120 420 hp, 350 bushel, 1153 hours. Tag #27046............ $195,000 (H) Case IH 8120 420 hp, 350 bushel, 509 hours. Tag #27039............ $269,000 (H) Case IH 8120 420 hp, 350 bushel, 514 hours. Tag #27038............ $269,000 (H) Case IH 8120 420 hp, 350 bushel, 1265 hours Tag #27680............. $203,000 (H) Case IH 2388 280 hp, 210 bushels, 2514 hours. Tag #27732.............. $85,000 (H) Case IH 2388..................... Coming In (G) Case IH 2188 210 bushel, 260 hp. Tag #26932................................ $41,000 (H) Case IH 1680......................Coming In (H) Case IH 1680 225 hp, 210 bu, 30-ft. 1010, 4238 hrs. Tag #23651..Auction 7/16 (H) Case IH 1680 210 bushel, 225 hp. Tag #23508................................ $19,500 (G) New Holland CR960 330 hp, 300 bu, chopper, spreader. Tag #29005.$170,000 (H)

Lots of combine platforms in stock.

Drills

John Deere 1830/1940 60-ft., 12.5” spacing, 430 bu. Tag #27324... $170,000 (H) John Deere 1820/1900 60-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot. Tag #25282.....$60,500 (L) John Deere 1820/1900 42-ft., 12” spacing, tow between. Tag #28966..$62,500 (LV) John Deere 1835/1910 61-ft., 10” spacing. Tag #26869....................... $168,000 (H) John Deere 9450 50-ft., 12” spacing. Tag #22937................................ $16,000 (H) John Deere 9450 12” spacing, steel press wheels. Tag #26975............... $3500 (H) John Deere 9450 12” spacing, steel press wheels. Tag #26976............... $3500 (H) Case IH ATX700 60-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot. Tag #27613...... $128,000 (H) Concord 3400 50-ft. October ETA............. . ..................................... Coming In (G) Concord 3400 50-ft. October ETA............. . ..................................... Coming In (G) Flexi-Coil 7500/2320 50-ft., 12” spacing. Tag #29369......................... $37,500 (G) Flexi-Coil 5000 60-ft. Tag #29334............. . ..........................................$60,000 (G) Flexi-Coil 5000/3450 57-ft., 9” spacing, double shoot. Tag #26849.. $53,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft., 12” spacing. Tag #24504......................... $52,000 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 60-ft., 7.5” spacing. Tag #26287......................... $11,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot. Tag #27296.. $45,000 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft., 3”, 230 bu, dbl sht, stl pckrs. Tag #28203... $64,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/3430 57-ft., 9”, 430 bu, dbl sht, prim block. Tag #28175.$92,000 (H) Flexi-Coil 7500/3450 60-ft., 9” spacing. Tag #24912......................... $60,000 (G) New Holland SD440 60-ft., 9” spacing. Tag #24886......................... $95,000 (H) Kirschmann endwheel, 12-ft., 6” spacing, double disk. Tag #28795.......$2750 (LV)

Drills & Sprayers 1.9% fixed for up to 4 yrs, or 12 month interest free waiver.

Combines

2.5% fixed for up to 5 yrs, or 12 month interest free waiver.

All Other Equipment

3.5% fixed for up to 5 yrs, or 4 month interest free waiver. On eligible machines – O.A.C.

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Round Balers

John Deere 569 MegaWide, net wrap, 1000 PTO. Tag #26988................ $43,000 (H) John Deere 569 MegaWide, net wrap, 1000 PTO. Tag #26989................ $44,000 (H) John Deere 568 MegaWide, net/twine, big tires, 500 bales. Tag #29323.$42,000 (L) John Deere 568 MegaWide, net/twine, big tires. Tag #29333................. $36,000 (G) John Deere 568 MegaWide, net wrap, 12,000 bales.................... Coming In (L) John Deere 568..................Coming In (H) John Deere 568..................Coming In (H) John Deere 568 MegaWide, hyd. pu lift, 7583 bls. Tag #27794.......... $34,500 (B) John Deere 568 MegaWide, net wrap, 1000 PTO. Tag #26494...............$31,500 (LV) John Deere 568 MegaWide, net wrap, 1000 PTO. Tag #27160................ $36,000 (G) John Deere 568 MegaWide, net wrap, 540 PTO. Tag #27102...............$31,500 (LV) John Deere 568 MegaWide, net wrap, 1000 PTO, 10,000 bls. #27616..... $31,500 (H) John Deere 568 MegaWide, net, 1000 PTO, 13,500 bls.Tag#27883..........$31,500 (L) John Deere 568 MegaWide, 5x6, twine, 9066 bales. Tag #28041...... $34,500 (H) John Deere 568 MegaWide, 5x6, net, 4650 bales. Tag #28670............... $35,500 (H) John Deere 568, net wrap..Coming In (H) John Deere 567 5x6, twine only, wide pkup, push bar. Tag #28564.......... $17,500 (G) John Deere 567 net wrap, wide pickup, 21,658 bales. Tag #29387... $18,500 (B) John Deere 567 twine only, no push bar, 25,000 bales. Tag #29098... $12,500 (B) John Deere 567 net wrap, 540 PTO. Tag #26790................................ $17,000 (G) John Deere 567 net wrap. Tag #27993..... ............................................$17,000 (G) John Deere 567 twine only, 19,000 bales. Tag #27614...........................$15,500 (L) John Deere 567 net wrap...Coming In (H) John Deere 566..................Coming In (H) John Deere 566 Mega tooth, net, 540 PTO, psh br, 3189 bls. Tag #27894.$11,900 (B) John Deere 566 twine only, 12,500 bales. Tag #26377...........................$10,500 (L) John Deere 566 net wrap, 540 PTO. Tag #26448................................ $14,000 (G) John Deere 566 twine only. Tag #26717... .............................................$12,500 (L) John Deere 566 twine only. Tag #27448... ............................................ $12,750 (H) John Deere 535 twine only. Tag #23888... ............................................... $3500 (H) John Deere 535 twine only, 540 PTO, push bar. Tag #27765...................... $6300 (H) John Deere 535 5x6, twine only. Tag #29222....................................$6500 (L) John Deere 535 5x6, twine only. Tag #29304....................................$4500 (L) John Deere 430 4x6, twine only. Tag #29366................................... $3500 (H) Case IH RB564 twine only. Tag #25129..... .............................................$18,500 (L) Case IH RB564 wide pu, net, 1000 PTO, 9000 bls.Tag #26519............$18,500 (L) Case IH RB564, 5x6, net, wide pickup, 1000 PTO, hy lift. Tag #28463...... $22,500 (G) Case IH RBX563 net wrap. Tag #27090.... ............................................ $13,000 (H) Massey Ferguson 2856 , 5x6. Tag #28275................................ $31,500 (G) New Holland BR7090 Extra Sweep pickup. Tag #26231.......................... $23,500 (H) New Holland BR7090 twine only. Tag #27129................................ $11,500 (H) New Holland BR7090 net wrap, 8500 bales. Tag #27624...........................$24,000 (L) New Holland BR7090 net wrap, bale ramp, 3500 bales. Tag #29136.......$24,900 (L) New Holland BR780A twine, 540 PTO, 5328 bales. Tag #27923...... $12,500 (H) New Holland BR780A twine, 540 PTO, 6447 bales. Tag #27924...... $12,500 (H)

New Holland BR780 net wrap, hyd. pu lift. Tag #27625...........................$15,000 (L) New Holland BR780 twine only. Tag #26265................................... $7250 (B) New Holland BR780 net wrap. Tag #27465.................................$12,500 (L) New Holland 688, net wrap. Tag #25482.. ...............................................$8950 (G) New Holland 688 twine only. Tag #27172.. ................................................$9500 (L) New Holland 664 net wrap. Tag #26714... ...............................................$9000 (G) New Holland 664 5x6, twine only, gathering wheels. Tag #29017...............$7500 (LV) New Holland 664 5x6, twine only. Tag #29206 ..................................$9500 (G) New Holland 660 twine. #27542..$2900 (L)

Windrowers & Mower Conditioners

John Deere A400 394 hours, 16-ft. hay head. Tag #27612.............. $104,000 (H) John Deere 2360 71 hp, 30-ft. draper head, 2000 hours. Tag #29285...... $21,000 (H) John Deere 995 16-ft. rotary head, V10 conditioner. Tag #27478.......$32,000 (L) Case IH 8820 16-ft. hay head and 25-ft. draper head. Tag #26537.... $29,500 (G) MacDon M200 35-ft. draper, triple delivery, 1809 hours. Tag #27562...$105,000 (LV) MacDon M150 with 35-ft. draper head. Tag #24787.............................. $115,000 (H) MacDon 9352i 1857 hours, 30-ft. draper head. Tag #27322................ $73,000 (G) MacDon 9000 18-ft. hay head, 960 36-ft. draper, 5300 hours......... Coming In (G) Hesston 8110S diesel, cab, air, 21-ft. head, 1972 hours. Tag #29350...... $33,900 (G) Hesston 9260 16-ft. rotary head, 1350 hours. Tag #29393................$57,500 (L) John Deere 956 14.5 rotary mower, steel conditioner. Tag #27278...... $26,000 (H) John Deere 946 13-ft. rotary mower conditioner. Tag #26996..............$29,500 (LV) John Deere 945 13-ft. rotary mower conditioner. Tag #26612............... $13,000 (H) John Deere 735 11.5-ft. head, Impeller, hydraulic tilt. Tag #28932....$14,500 (LV) MacDon A30D 16-ft. sickle swing tongue. Tag #29324...........................$31,000 (L) MacDon 5020 16-ft. sickle swing tongue. Tag #27325.......................... $15,000 (H) MacDon R85 16-ft. rotary mower conditioner. Tag #28056............... $34,200 (G) New Holland HW320 14-ft. dbl sckl, rbr cond, 1500 hr. Tag #29402...$41,950 (L) New Holland HW320 2750 hours, 16-ft. double sickle. Tag #27446... $35,000 (G) New Holland HW300 2325 hours, 16-ft. double sickle. Tag #27464....$36,900 (L) New Holland H7460 15.5-ft. rotary mower conditioner. Tag #27697...... $29,900 (G) New Holland 1118 diesel, cab, 14-ft. head, 2670 hours. Tag #29207...... $19,000 (G) New Holland 1114............. Coming In (G) New Holland 1431 mo-co, 13-ft. rotary, roll conditioner. Tag #28043...... $19,500 (B)

Misc Haying

John Deere 346 square baler. Tag #26870................................... $5900 (B) Hesston 4790 3x4 big square baler. Tag #27059.................................$45,000 (L) Ford 501 7-ft. sickle bar mower, 3-point. Tag #26548..................................$1800 (LV) Tonutti 6-ft. sickle bar mower, 3-point. Tag #26780....................................1350 (LV) New Holland 1048 self-propelled 2 wide balewagon. Tag #27743...... $11,500 (H) New Holland 1044 pull-type 3 wide bale wagon. Tag #28800...............$4500 (LV) H&S BF12HC 25-ft. bi-fold high capacity wheel rake. Tag #29381........$8950 (LV) Sitrex RP4 hay rake. Tag #22995..$850 (G) Haybuster2640 round bale processor, grain tank. Tag #28033..................$23,000 (L) Bale King 2000 bale processor. Tag #24995................................... $9800 (B)

Miscellaneous

John Deere 825i UTV, gas, power steering. Tag #27299.........................$12,500 (LV) John Deere 825i UTV, gas.Coming In (L) John Deere 825i UTV, gas, 1102 hours. Tag #29262................................... $9500 (B) John Deere 825i UTV, gas, 460 hours. Tag #28964.................................$11,950 (L) John Deere 620i UTV, 4x4, gas. Tag #28998................................... $6000 (H) Bobcat 2200 UTV, 4x4, automatic. Tag #28411....................................$6500 (G) Suzuki 250 Sport Quad 2WD, 250cc. Tag #26789................................... $2500 (H) Land Pride Trakker UTV, 20hp, Honda gas, windshield, roof. Tag #28753.. $3100 (H) KTM motorcycle. Tag #29394..... $6000 (G) John Deere 450 manure spreader, hydra push, good tires. Tag #28485..$4500 (L) Leon 12-ft. dozer, fits JD 8630, hyd. lift, no angle. Tag #27758.................. $3000 (H) John Deere 741 8-ft. bucket, grapple, no mounts/joystick. Tag #28414$11,500 (H) Westendorf WL-42 nonself-level ldr, bckt, jystk, fit JD4240. Tag #28350.$5500 (LV) Degelman 7200 rock picker. Tag #28962.. ............................................ $17,500 (H) John Deere 54” front mount blade. Tag #25152..................................... $975 (B) John Deere 48” pallet fork for 6/7 series loader. Tag #28144................... $850 (H) John Deere bale spear, fits JD 600/700 series loaders. Tag #28566.....$695 (LV) John Deere bale spear, fits JD 600/700 series loaders. Tag #29283.....$695 (LV) Lewco small sq bale grapple, fits JD 600/700 loaders. Tag #28723.$3500 (LV)

Construction Equip.

John Deere CT323DT track loader, 1156 hours. Tag #21464...............$37,500 (L) John Deere 326D skidsteer, 2750# capacity, 85 hours. Tag #28797.... $40,000 (H) John Deere 320 66 hp, 1950# lift, 3251 hours. Tag #26913...............$26,000 (L) Bobcat S330 skidsteer, SJC controls, remote, 1450 hr. Tag #28549$39,500 (LV) Bobcat S300 skidsteer, 75 hp, 3000 lb. lift, bkhoe, 1100 hr. Tag #26535$45,000 (G) Bobcat 7753 skidsteer, 45 hp, backhoe attach, 2280 hr. Tag #26538.. $21,000 (G) Erskine SB96 96” spring trip snow blade, hydraulic angle. Tag #20114.. $2200 (B)

John Deere pallet fork for 6/7 series loaders. Tag #29284.......................$750 (LV) Frontier AP12D pallet fork attachment for 6/7 loaders. Tag #27414..........$1095 (L) Frontier AB13G round bale spear for Global Carrier. Tag #27735.................. $925 (B) General square bale spear. Tag #28618.... ................................................$2000 (L) Frontier AS10H 10-ft. snow push, fits JD 300/400 series ldr. Tag #24539.$2200 (B) Ford pallet loader forks off a Ford 8770. Tag #27801..................................... $750 (G) RZ60 5-ft. rotary cutter. Tag #26096........... .................................................$900 (G) Degelman 7200 14-ft. HD 6-way hydraulic dozer blade. Tag #28332......$26,500 (L) Woods 5000 chipper, 3-point, PTO drive, 3” capacity. Tag #26422.......... $2000 (B) Steiner SSB-480 4-ft. snowblower, 3-pt. mount, 540 PTO. Tag #26427.. $900 (B) Allied 48” snowblower, 3-point mount. Tag #26427..................................... $900 (B) Wheatheart High & Heavy 3-pt., PTO drive post pounder. Tag #27274.....$8950 (LV) Shaver 901 post hole digger with two bits. Tag #20775..............................$1100 (B) Shaver HD10 post pounder, 3-pt. mount bracket. Tag #29258................$1950 (L) Ezee-On 2200 trailer type post pounder, PTO driven......................Coming In (H) Woods RM400-2 4-ft. finish mower, 3-pt. mount, 540 PTO. Tag #29209.$650 (LV) Lorenz 530 5-ft. dual auger snow blower, 3-pt. mount. Tag #28935......... $1400 (B) John Deere 647 3-pt. rototiller. Tag #28939................................... $1700 (G) Trailmax TD-40-FBR trailer, 46,800 GVW, 19-ft.+ 5-ft.Tag #29208.......$15,000 (LV) John Deere 676 snowblower, 3-pt. mount, hyd chute rotation. Tag #29028.$1250 (L)

Tillage

Flexi-Coil 60SB 62-ft. spreader bar. Tag #20841....................................$4000 (L) John Deere 331 31-ft. tandem disk. Tag #28674.................................$10,500 (L) John Deere 1410 10-ft. offset disk, 22” disks. Tag #28799..................$2500 (LV) John Deere 960 12-ft. spring tooth cultivator, 3-pt., “S” tines. Tag #28724$3500 (LV) Krause 907 25-ft. folding tandem disk. Tag #26321................................... $5700 (B)

Lawn & Garden

John Deere 1435 72” deck, diesel, front mower. Tag #26517................ $7500 (H) John Deere 757 commercial zero turn mower, 60” deck. Tag #29095.$5600 (G) John Deere X485 25 hp, gas, 54” deck, bagger. Tag #26380................ $7500 (B) John Deere X320 48” deck, hydro, v-twin engine. Tag #29395................ $2700 (B) John Deere X300 42” deck, hydro, mulching deck. Tag #29330................... $2300 (B) John Deere Z425 48” deck, hydro, zeroturn, bagger. Tag #28698........ $3700 (H) John Deere Z225 zero turn, 18 hp, 42” deck, hydro. Tag #28763.................. $1750 (H) John Deere LX176 hydro, 38” deck, 44” front blade. Tag #27091.......... $1100 (G) John Deere Z245 zero turn mower, 48” deck. Tag #19680................... $3599 (G) John Deere 48C Powerflow bagger. Tag #23618..................................... $900 (B) John Deere LT180 42” deck, hydro, Kawasaki v-twin. Tag #29061.......... $1600 (B) John Deere LT160 16 hp, hydro transmission. Tag #25935.................... $1500 (G)

Drills & Sprayers 1.9% fixed for up to 4 yrs, or 12 month interest free waiver.

John Deere LT160 16 hp, hydro, 42” deck, Kohler engine. Tag #28586..... $1200 (G) John Deere LT155 38” deck, hydro, Kohler engine, bagger. Tag #29259..$1250 (LV) John Deere L120, 109 hours. Tag #28937 ...............................................$1300 (G) John Deere L115, 42” deck, bagger. Tag #28870......................................$900 (L) John Deere F525 48” deck, hydro, front mower, bagger. Tag #29111.... $1700 (B) Sabre 1438HS lawn tractor, 38” deck, hydro. Tag #29266................................$650 (L) Toro Z480 hydro transmission with bagger. Tag #25903............................. $1900 (G) Dixon ZTR-4424 zero turn mower, 44” deck, hydro. Tag #29165...................$1099 (L) Cub Cadet Z Force 44 zero turn mower, 44” deck, hydro. Tag #29018.. $1550 (B) John Deere 44 44” snowblower for 100 series mower. Tag #28619.........$300 (L) John Deere 44 44” blade for 300 series tractors. Tag #29331................. $250 (B) John Deere 1028E walk behind snowblower, 10 hp. Tag #28938....... $950 (G)

Combines

2.5% fixed for up to 5 yrs, or 12 month interest free waiver.

All Other Equipment

3.5% fixed for up to 5 yrs, or 4 month interest free waiver. On eligible machines - O.A.C.

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John Deere 956 mower conditioner, 14.5-ft. rotary, steel conditioner. Tag #27278............$26,000 (H) MacDon M200, 200 hp, 36-ft. triple delivery draper, 1809 hours. Tag #27562................. $105,000 (LV)

New Holland 664, 5x6 bales, twine only. Tag #29017................................................ $7500 (LV)

Case IH RB564, net wrap, wide pickup, 9000 bales. Tag #26519........................................ $18,500 (L)

MacDon M150, 150 hp, 36-ft. triple delivery draper, 562 hours. Tag #24787.....................$115,000 (H)

New Holland H7460 15.5-ft. rotary mower conditioner. Tag #27697........................................$29,900 (G)

John Deere 567, 5x6 bales, net wrap, 540 PTO. Tag #29098...............................................$15,900 (B)

MacDon 5020, 16-ft., pickup reel. Tag #27325.......... ..........................................................$15,000 (H)

Case 8820, 16-ft. head, 25-ft. draper, 4261 hours. Tag #26537........................................$33,000 (G)

New Holland 688, 5x6 bales, twine only, 12,608 bales. Tag #27172........................................... $9500 (L)

MacDon 9352i, 108 hp, 30-ft. draper, 1857 hours. Tag #27322...............................................$73,000 (G)

John Deere 568, net wrap, wide pickup, 12,850 bales. Tag #26494...................................... $31,500 (LV) John Deere 7820, 175 hp, loader, duals, 7745 hours. Tag #28696...................................... $99,950 (LV)

2001 John Deere 7210, LH reverser, 741SL loader, grapple, 3288 hours. Tag #29384..... $69,500 (LV) John Deere 568, twine & net, MegaWide. Tag #27794...............................................$34,500 (B) John Deere 946 rotary, 13-ft., Impeller. Tag #26996. ........................................................ $29,500 (LV)

John Deere 326D, 74 hp, 2750 lb lift capacity, 85 hours. Tag #28797..............................$40,000 (H)

John Deere 7730, 190 hp, IVT, MFWD, 1582 hours. Tag #25945......................................$126,000 (B)

John Deere 8300, MFWD, 200 hp, 4 remotes, duals, 7255 hours. Tag #25941..................... $75,000 (L)

MacDon R85 16-ft. rotary swing tongue. Tag #28056...............................................$34,200 (G)

John Deere 7930, 220 hp, MFWD, 746SL loader, no grapple, 3229 hours. Tag #24936... $147,500 (LV)

New Holland BR7090, twine only, bale ramp, 12,500 bales. Tag #27129..............................$11,500 (H)

New Holland 1431 13-ft. rotary mower conditioner, roll conditioner. Tag #28043...............$19,500 (B)

New Holland 1118, diesel, cab, air conditioning, 14-ft., 2670 hours. Tag #29207..........$19,000 (G)

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COMBINE AND SWATHER draper header belts and PICKUP header belts available

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Glacier county 4-H’ers, Bauer Seewald, Dayne Barbie, Brant Seewald, Canon Bradley, JR Seewald, Hadley Barbie, Katelyn Suta, RJ Barbie, and Camielle Bradley, are grateful to CHS, Simons Petroleum, Up Front Solutions - Grant Astby, Hoven Equipment, and Moodie Implement for sponsoring the recent Glacier county 4-H project day. Throughout the day over 20 4-Her’s learned principles of livestock quality assurance, food safety, livestock judging, scrapbooking, evaluating baked goods, swing dancing, and had a chance to pot herbs or build and launch their own rocket as well. Photo by Kari Lewis.

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cost to feeding higher levels of protein that increases as feed costs increase. Carefully weigh all supplement decisions, but be careful not to create a deficiency. 9. Mineral supplementation. Evaluate your mineral supplementation program. Are you feeding a protein supplement that is complete with minerals and supplementing minerals free choice? If your mineral is a free choice mineral, is it the right one? Phosphorous is one of the most expensive nutrients that is added to most mineral supplements. On a high-grain ration, supplemental phosphorous is likely not needed. Corn is a good source of phosphorous. Free choice mineral mixes or blocks for feedlot cattle should be high in calcium and low in phosphorous. 10. Do the little things. Basic management that requires little more than time can pay big rewards in improving efficiency when feed costs are high. These include routine water maintenance and cleaning, feeding cattle at the same time every day, handling cattle to reduce stress (including heat stress), and maintaining quality control on feed ingredients. ##### An older gentleman placed an ad in the classified section of the newspaper: WIFE WANTED. He was flooded with hundreds of responses that all said the same thing: “You can have mine.”

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Cut Bank is

CAR TOWN

GORGEOUS!! 2008 Lincoln MKZ The LAST ONE!! $AVE MONEY and the ENVIRONMENT!

MONTANA CONVERTIBLE IN THE SUMMER and a 4x4 in the Winter 2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

2013 CMAX Hybrid

0% ~ 72 mos. oac and a $3334 discount

Only 16,000 miles on this 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4, blue.

2013 Lincoln MKX AWD. Harley Davidson Special 2012 Ford F150 crew cab with only 29,000 miles! Way Cool!

2013 Ford Edge AWD, leather.

2012 Lincoln MKX AWD, 24,000 miles and all the options!

1998 Jeep Wrangler Sport = Summer Fun 2012 Ford F250 SD Lariat crew cab, long bed, 4x4, 6.2L V8.

2006 Ford Escape XLT 3.0L SUV.

Gorgeous 2013 Ford Taurus Limited, low miles.

2012 Ford Fusion SE sedan.

2005 Americamp 5th Wheel with 3 slides NICE!!

2013 Chrysler 200 Touring. Only 44,721 miles on this first class 1997 Rex Air motor home, 2 roof air conditioners, generator

Luxury 2011 Lincoln Navigator, loaded!!!!

2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4x4.

Only 64,000 miles on this beautiful 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.

Ready for the field, fuel tank, welder, compressor 1974 Ford F350 low miles.

2007 GMC Sierra 3500HD work truck, extended cab, 4x4.

2004 Ford F250 Lariat truck, crew cab, flatbed, diesel.

2011 Ford F150 XLT supercrew, 4x4, only 48,000 miles, white.

AWD - Only 27,000 miles!!!! 2011 Ford Taurus SEL sedan.

2009 Ford F250 SD XLT crew cab, long bed, 4x4, Power Stroke.

2008 Ford F150 XLT 4x4, supercrew.

1964 Pontiac Star Chief.

Special truck by Centurion 1995 Ford F150 XLT truck, crew cab.

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

2009 Ford F250 XLT Power Stroke, automatic.

Just arrived 2014 Ford Escape AWD.

NEW ARRIVAL! Photos coming soon!! 2012 Ford F350 Lariat crew cab, loaded, white

2008 Ford F350 King Ranch truck, crew cab, diesel, dually. 2008 Ford F350 Lariat, crew cab, V10.

2002 Ford F350, crew cab, 7.3 Power Stroke.

2006 Ford F150 XLT supercrew, 4x4, 6.5-ft. bed

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

2012 Ford F150 Lariat supercrew, 6.5-ft. bed, 4x4. Only 28,000 well cared for miles on this 2010 Chevrolet 1500 2WD PRICED RIGHT!!

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GRAIN AUGERS FOR SALE Versatile 54-ft. 8” auger with PTO drive. Sakundiak 41-ft. 8” auger with PTO drive. Brandt 50-ft. 8” auger with PTO drive. Phone (406) 937-3256, Sunburst, Montana

Greta Gustafson, Cut Bank High School, competed at the 66th annual National High School Finals Rodeo in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Photo by Coleen Gustafson.

2014 National High School Finals Rodeo

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Featuring more than 1500 contestants from 42 states, five Canadian Provinces and Australia, the National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) is the world’s largest rodeo. In addition to competing for more than $200,000 in prizes, NHSFR contestants also be competed for more than $350,000 in college scholarships and the chance to be named as NHSFR National Champion. To earn this title, contestants had to finish in the top 20 –based on their combined times/ scores in the first two rounds – to advance to Saturday evening’s final round. National champions were determined based on their three-round combines times/scores. Along with great rodeo competition and the chance to meet new friends from around the world, NHSFR contestants had the opportunity to enjoy shooting sports, volleyball, contestant dances, family-oriented activities, church services sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Cowboys and shopping at the NHSFR tradeshow.

Montana High School Rodeo athletes from Glacier and Pondera counties represented their areas extremely well at the recent State High School Rodeo Finals held at Majestic Valley Arena in Kalispell, Montana. Athletes who place in the top four in Year-End Standings were eligible to compete at the NHSRF. The year-end winners from Glacier and Pondera counties were: Preston Louis, Browning High School, Bull Riding – 4th place. Alan Gobert, Browning High School, Saddle Bronc Riding – 4th place. Greta Gustafson, Cut Bank High School, Cutting – 1st place. Marshall Ray, Browning High School, Steer Wrestling – 1st place and Cutting – 2nd place. Taylour Russell, Conrad High School, Pole Bending – 3rd place. Kiin Salois, Browning High School, Bareback Riding – 1st place.

Marshall Ray, Browning High School, competed in the Steer Wrestling and the Cutting at the NHSRF.

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Safe drinking water supply key following storms

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln water and dish detergent. Recent tornadoes left some residents “Rinse thoroughly with hot tap water, or without a potable drinking water supply. As wash in a dishwasher,” she said. cleanup begins, many will rely on commerWhile the water from a public water cially bottled water. In some cases, bottling supply should be free of disease causing and hauling water as needed might be an organisms, bacteria can be inadvertently option, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln introduced into the water during the collec(UNL) Extension water quality educator tion and storage process. Treating the water says. with a chemical disinfectant will deactivate “You might draw water from a nearby organisms that might be present in the storpublic water system tap or from a water age containers, or that might be introduced vending machine at a nearby location,” as the water is collected, Skipton said. said Sharon Skipton, UNL Extension water Some, but not all, public water supplies quality educator. are disinfected with chlorine or chloraWater vending machines are systems mines. These water supplies may contain plumbed into a public water supply where enough residual disinfectant to deactivate customers fill their own containers with pathogens that might be introduced during treated water. Many types of containers are available the water storage process, making additional for water storage, including those made of treatment prior to storage unnecessary. glass and plastic. Glass provides an effecFor water supplies that are not disintive container for water storage but is easily fected with chlorine or chloramines, or for broken and heavier than plastic. an additional safety margin, follow these Glass containers manufactured and addirections: vertised for food storage will be safe. Plastic Use liquid household chlorine bleach that containers manufactured and used for food contains 4 to 6 percent sodium hypochloor beverage storage or which are advertised rite. Bleach that contains fragrances, soaps, as food-quality containers also will be safe, surfactants or other additives should not be Skipton said. used for drinking water disinfection. Use the Plastic jugs with tight fitting, secure lids freshest container of liquid chlorine bleach that have contained juice, punch, or other available, preferably not more than three edible substances are safe for emergency months old. Add six drops of bleach per galwater storage. However, these containers lon of water using a clean uncontaminated can degrade over time and should not be medicine dropper. used repeatedly. Stir the water, cover, and allow it to stand “Avoid using plastic milk containers if for 30 minutes. One should be able to smell possible, as fat traces may remain,” Skipchlorine after the 30-minute waiting period. ton said. “If used, wash thoroughly, giving If there isn’t a chlorine smell, add another special attention to hard-to-reach areas such dose and let the water stand covered another as handles.” 15 minutes. Cap containers. Store the conNew containers can be purchased in most tainers in a cool dry place away from direct housewares and sporting goods departsunlight if at all possible. ments, as well as at some water vending This information was adapted from the locations. New containers should be labeled University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extenfor storage of food or beverages. Some consion NebGuide “Drinking Water: Storing tainers deemed safe for water storage may An Emergency Supply” (http://www. affect the taste of stored water. ianrpubs.unl.edu/pages/publicationD. Skipton recommends washing the conjsp?publicationId=362) available at local tainers and lids thoroughly with hot tap UNL Extension offices or online.

Carrington Research Extension Center to host livestock tour By NDSU Extension Service

Feedlot research, cow-calf studies, manure nutrient management, and profitability drivers and strategies will be discussed at the beef production tour during the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Carrington Research Extension Center’s annual field tours July 15. The beef production program will begin at 9 a.m. with registration, coffee and a welcome. The livestock tour will depart at 9:30 and run until noon. Agronomy, horticulture and sustainability tours also will be held in the morning. Vern Anderson, retired animal scientist at the center, will host the beef production tour. Topics and speakers for this year’s program are: • A profitable cow herd: What puts you in the black? - Jory Hansen, farm business management instructor, Carrington Research Extension Center • Reducing breeding herd costs via reproductive strategies - Carl Dahlen, Extension beef cattle specialist, NDSU Animal Sciences Department, Fargo • Feeding the cow herd I: Whole-farm forage resource management - Nathan Spickler, Spickler Ranch, Glenfield

• Feeding the cow herd II: Using corn stover in drylot cow production – Anderson • Manure as a resource (not a waste) Mary Berg, nutrient management specialist, Carrington Research Extension Center • What’s happening in the feedlot I: Producer feedout results, Dakota Feeder Calf Show and North Dakota Angus University - Karl Hoppe, area Extension livestock specialist, Carrington Research Extension Center • What’s happening in the feedlot II: Sugar (fodder) beets, corn particle size, fat levels in distillers grains, corn tempering and unmanned aerial system updates - Chanda Engel, research specialist, Carrington Research Extension Center; Anderson; and John Nowatzki, Extension agricultural machine systems specialist, NDSU Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department, Fargo The Carrington Research Extension Center is 3.5 miles north of Carrington on U.S. Highway 281. For more information about the beef production program, contact Anderson or Hoppe at (701) 652-2951 or email Hoppe at karl.hopppe@ndsu.edu.

Recipe Patch by Geri

Balsamic Green Bean Salad

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2inch pieces 1/4 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 large red onion, chopped 4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese Place beans in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, garlic powder, mustard and pepper. Drizzle over beans. Add the onion; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in tomatoes and cheese. Yield: 16 servings.

Patriotic Frozen Dessert

1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 1/3 cup lemon juice 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 2 cups (16 ounces) plain yogurt 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries 1 cup fresh blueberries In a bowl, combine milk, lemon juice and peel. Stir in yogurt, marshmallows and pecans. Spread half into an ungreased 11-in. x 7-in. dish. Sprinkle with half of the strawberries and blueberries. Cover with the remaining yogurt mixture; top with remaining berries. Cover and freeze. Remove from the freezer 15-20 minutes before serving. Yield: 12 servings.

##### Church news: Indulge your sweet tooth! Everything purchased at the annual bake sale will go directly into the church’s new plumbing system. ##### Father Dan got football fans to attend Sunday services by promising a “two-minute drill” sermon.

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Heavenly Filled Strawberries 3 dozen large fresh strawberries 2 packages (one 8 ounces, one 3 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/4 teaspoon almond extract Grated chocolate Remove stems from strawberries; cut a deep “X” in the tip of each berry. Gently spread berries open. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar and extract until light and fluffy. Pipe or spoon about 2 teaspoons into each berry; sprinkle with chocolate. Chill until serving.

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1/2 cup sugar 4 teaspoons quick-cooking tapioca 3 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries 2 tablespoons orange liqueur or juice 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel CRUST: 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder TOPPING: 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream 1/2 cup sugar 2 egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla extract In a large bowl, combine sugar and tapioca. Add rhubarb and strawberries; toss to coat. Stir in liqueur and lemon peel. Let stand for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and almond extract. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Press dough onto the bottom of a greased 10-in. spring form pan. Top with fruit mixture. Combine the topping ingredients; spoon over fruit. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Cool completely. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 12 servings.

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SPRAYERS

2013 John Deere 4940 120-ft. boom, 1200 gallon, 668 hours. SU#170910..... $283,000 (B) 2012 John Deere 4830 90-ft. boom, 1000 gallon, 495 hours. SU#168788........... $259,000 (M) 2011 John Deere 4830 100-ft. boom, 1000 gallon, 1379 hours. SU#170254.... $206,400 (I) 2011 John Deere 4730 100-ft. boom, 800 gallon, 760 hours. SU#175715............. $225,808 (I) 2010 John Deere 4930 120-ft. boom, 1200 gallon, 1342 hours. SU#163332.... $228,000 (I) 2009 John Deere 4930 120-ft. boom, 1200 gallon, 1466 hours. SU#159285.. $208,000 (M) 2009 John Deere 4930 120-ft. boom, 1200 gallon, 2324 hours. SU#162378.... $183,530 (I) 2009 John Deere 4830 100-ft. boom, 1000 gallon, 1970 hours. SU#159283.$179,000 (BF) 2007 John Deere 4720 90-ft. boom, 800 gallon, 3257 hours. SU#171723.......... $149,900 (B) 2002 John Deere 4710 90-ft. boom, 800 gallon, 3330 hours. SU#170582.......... $106,500 (B) 2013 Case IH 3330 100-ft. boom, 1000 gallon, 380 hours. SU#169278............. $242,878 (I) 1997 Loral 3000 spreader truck, 300 hp, 4801 hours. SU#174882..................... $45,475 (B) 2006 Summers Ultimate pull type, 90-ft. boom, 1600 gallon. SU#181006........... $24,840 (B) 2003 Summers 90-ft. boom, pull type, 1500 gallon. SU#165679................... $21,500 (M)

TILLAGE

2002 John Deere 670 16-ft. compact tractor. SU#176298.............................. $11,581 (BF) 2011 Parma roller harrow, 30-ft. working width, folding. SU#176544...................$51,700 (P) 2007 Wishek 1250 25-ft. tandem disk, 22” blade. SU#174152...................$28,985 (BF) 2003 Big 12 3032 32-ft. offset disk, 24” blade, 9” spacing. SU#174579..............$20,615 (S) 2007 Unverferth 225 33-ft. rolling harrow packer. SU#177149.................... $12,334 (R) International 45 16-ft. cultivator, vibrashank, 3 section. SU#174463....................$2938 (S) 1992 John Deere 610 chisel plow, 29-ft., rigid hitch. SU#174839...................... $14,715 (R) 1971 John Deere 4200 4 bottom moldboard plow. SU#177999........................ $3100 (M) 2010 Great Plains VT4360A 14-ft., rigid frame, disk ripper, 4 shank. SU#169624.$20,615 (R)

4WD TRACTORS

2012 John Deere 9560R 560 hp, PowerShift, 1344 hours. SU#159406........... $310,000 (I) 2010 John Deere 9530 475 engine hp, 2111 hours. SU#167910.................$215,700 (BF) 2009 John Deere 9530 475 drawbar hp, 2803 hours. SU#168295.................. $207,500 (M) 2002 John Deere 9320 375 hp, 24F/6R PowerSync, 3800 hours. SU#179717.$130,152 (R) 1993 John Deere 8870 350 hp, 24F/6R PowerSyn, 4522 hours. SU# 158209... $74,000 (R)

2WD TRACTORS

2013 John Deere 8335R 335 engine hp, IVT, 440 hours. SU#179202............. $262,952 (I) (2) 2013 John Deere 8360R 360 engine hp, MFWD, IVT, 639 & 933 hours..................... .................................. $261,018-$262,451 (I) (2) 2013 John Deere 8335R 335 engine hp, MFWD, IVT, 626 & 852 hours.$256,709 (I) 2012 John Deere 8335R 335 engine hp, MFWD, IVT. SU#174272 .................... $251,449 (R) (3) 2013 John Deere 8310R 310 engine hp, IVT with RH reverser....... $239,897-$245,952 (I) 2013 John Deere 8285R 285 engine hp, IVT, 415 hours. SU#179199............. $228,675 (I) 2012 John Deere 8310R 310 hp, IVT, 900 hours. SU#172879............................$223,755 (BF) 2012 John Deere 8285R 285 hp, IVT, RH reverser. SU#172162.................. $208,488 (R) (10) 2013 John Deere 8260R 260 engine hp, IVT, 304-822 hours.. $207,061-$207,575 (I) 2012 John Deere 7230 230 engine hp, 190 PTO hp, 1240 hours. SU#174267.... $202,376 (R) 2012 John Deere 8235R 235 engine hp, IVT, 734 hours. SU#177763............ $201,450 (R) (16) 2013 John Deere 8235R 235 engine hp, 171-1114 hours......... $182,835-$200,313 (I) 2012 John Deere 7230R 230 engine hp, IVT, 830 hours. SU#166355..........$190,213 (BF) 2010 John Deere 8345R 345 engine hp, IVT, 3812 hours. SU#177843.......... $199,383 (R) 2012 John Deere 8235R 235 engine hp, IVT, 1035 hours. SU#159165...........$185,000 (P) (2) 2012 John Deere 8235R 235 engine hp, IVT, 1056 & 1073 hours................... $184,062 (I) 2011 John Deere 8260R 260 engine hp, IVT, 1897 hours. SU#151960.......... $183,900 (B) 2012 John Deere 7260R 260 engine hp, IVT, 1114 hours. SU#178989.......... $183,500 (B) 2012 John Deere 7230R 230 engine hp, IVT, 984 hours. SU#155789............ $180,000 (R) 2009 John Deere 8430 330 engine hp, 250 PTO hp, 2943 hours. SU#177209..... $179,565 (I) (9) 2013 John Deere 7215R 215 engine hp, 642-837 hours........... $173,624-$177,947 (I) (2) 2012 John Deere 8235R 235 engine hp, MFWD, IVT, 639&900 hours.$176,964 (BF) 2012 John Deere 7200R 200 engine hp, 164 PTO hp, 508 hours. SU#166468$173,500 (B) 2012 John Deere 7200R 200 engine hp, 164 PTO hp, 553 hours. SU#166469$173,500 (M) (2) 2012 John Deere 7215R 215 engine hp, 786-1167 hours......... $164,000-$172,000 (I) 2013 John Deere 7200R 200 engine hp, triple link MFWD. SU#165986........ $170,000 (B) 2011 John Deere 7215R 215 engine hp, IVT, 892 hours. SU#155910..........$169,867 (BF)

(5) 2013 John Deere 7200R 200 engine hp, 620-861 hours........................... $168,645 (I) 2012 John Deere 7215R 215 engine hp, 178 PTO hp, IVT. SU#167442....... $160,000 (R) 2006 John Deere 8530 330 engine hp, 275 PTO hp, 5700 hours. SU#171737.... $154,532 (R) 2007 John Deere 7830 205 engine hp, 165 PTO hp, 4375 hours. SU#173168.....$128,500 (P) 2003 John Deere 8320 250 engine hp, 215 PTO hp, 3980 hours. SU#171905.....$127,461 (S) 2007 John Deere 7430 140 PTO hp, 741 SL loader, grapple. SU#174886... $119,500 (M) 2004 John Deere 8420 284 engine hp, 235 PTO hp, 6745 hours. SU#169352.. $119,258 (BF) 2011 John Deere 7330 155 engine hp, 125 PTO hp, 741 SL loader. SU#157582.$114,000 (M) 2008 John Deere 7230 131 engine hp, 110 PTO hp, 2545 hours. SU#153857.....$111,900 (B) 2013 John Deere 6125R 125 engine hp, PowrQuad, 310 hours. SU#171311.. $108,399 (R) 2003 John Deere 8320 250 engine hp, PowerShift, 6711 hours. SU#165778.$104,950 (P) 2008 John Deere 7430 166 engine hp, 741 SL loader, 4023 hours. SU#154955.$102,000 (B) 2004 John Deere 7420 135 engine hp, 115 PTO hp, 741 SL loader. SU#160137...$82,000 (S) 2004 John Deere 7520 125 PTO hp, MFWD, IVT, 7362 hours. SU#172904.....$74,025 (S) (2) 2013 John Deere 6105D 105 engine hp, H310 loader, 800 hours.$54,188-$59,890 (I) 1994 John Deere 7800 178 engine hp, PowerShift, 7731 hours. SU#179179.. $53,450 (R) 1998 John Deere 7410 120 engine hp, 105 PTO hp. SU#181016...........................$42,766 (S) 1991 John Deere 4255 150 engine hp, PowerShift, 8100 hours. SU#179278.. $34,500 (B) 1967 John Deere 4020 95 engine hp, PowerShift, 10,422 hours. SU#173824...$9855 (S) 2012 Case IH 340 340 engine hp, powershift, 973 hours. SU#159708............. $190,000 (I) 2011 Case IH 340 340 engine hp, powershift, 1237 hours. SU#158807........... $182,800 (I) 2012 Case IH 260 257 engine hp, 215 PTO hp, 829 hours. SU#159705.............$154,600 (P) 2011 Case IH 225 225 engine hp, 180 PTO hp, 842 hours. SU#163312............. $144,442 (I) 2011 Case IH 225 225 engine hp, 195 PTO hp, 602 hours. SU#158769............. $136,700 (I) 1996 Case IH 7220 155 PTO hp, MFWD, 890 18F/4R PowerShift. SU#180970.$63,600 (M) 2004 Case IH MXM 190 190 engine hp, 160 PTO hp, 3377 hours. SU#174571.$61,500 (P) 2002 New Holland TV140 140 engine hp, 105 PTO hp, 4850 hours. SU#179161.$56,500(B) 1992 Massey Ferguson 393 Great Bend 660 loader, 2806 hours. SU#178778.$19,500 (P)

TRACK TRACTORS

2008 John Deere 9630T 530 hp, PowerShift, 3455 hours. SU#128815.......... $198,120 (R) 2012 John Deere 9560RT 560 hp, PowerShift, 357 hours. SU#167919............ $330,995 (R) 2002 John Deere 9520T 450 hp, PowerShift, 4276 hours. SU#179643........... $136,066 (I) 2006 John Deere 8430T 255 PTO hp, PowerShift, 4955 hours. SU#161736.$118,500 (R) 2006 John Deere 8430T 335 engine hp, 5730 hours. SU#173192...................$99,869 (BF) 2001 John Deere 8410T 235 PTO hp, PowerShift, 6770 hours. SU#178378.. $69,372 (R) (2) 1998 John Deere 8400T 225 PTO hp, 63848958 hours...................$60,200-$67,340 (R) 1999 John Deere 8400T 225 PTO hp, PowerShift, 6845 hours. SU#178788.$65,100 (BF) 1998 John Deere 8400T 225 PTO hp, PowerShift, 7067 hours. SU#173194.$64,738 (BF) (6) 2012 John Deere 8360T 360 engine hp, IVT with RH reverser......$264,030-$279,704 (R) (3) 2012 John Deere 8360T 360 hp, IVT with RH reverser............... $265,157-$270,000 (I) 2012 John Deere 8360T 360 engine hp, IVT, 1448 hours. SU#175806........$257,947 (BF) (2) 2010 John Deere 8345RT 345 engine hp, 275 PTO hp..............$195,000-$232,000 (R) 2012 Case 550 550 hp, 16F/2R PowerShift, 1527 hours. SU#158797................... $274,070 (B) 2009 Cat MT865C 525 hp, Cat 6 cylinder/18.1L, PowerShift. SU#180526........... $199,950 (I)

PLATFORMS

1900 John Deere 1222 non-chopping, manual deck plates. SU#180136.............$15,260 (P) 2007 John Deere 930D 30-ft. draper, Dura-Cut, hyd fore/aft. SU#180727........... $33,812 (R) 2000 John Deere 936D 36-ft. draper, Dura-Cut sickle, full finger. SU#167044... $29,500 (B) 2005 John Deere 936D 36-ft. draper, Dura-Cut sickle, finger reel. SU#171790.. $27,000 (B) 2011 John Deere 635D 35-ft. draper, rock guard, Dura-Cut. SU#180764................ $54,081 (I) 2006 John Deere 635F 35-ft. flex, Dura-Cut sickle. SU#164551.................... $18,500 (M) 2012 John Deere 630D 30-ft. draper, Dura-Cut, hyd fore/aft reel. SU#173493..$59,360 (BF) 2011 John Deere 630D 30-ft. draper, Dura-Cut sickle, hyd fore/aft. SU#152715.$56,500(BF) 2011 John Deere 630D 30-ft. draper, hyd fore/ aft reel, JD guards. SU#176291.. $50,321 (I) 2010 John Deere 630D 30-ft. draper, hyd fore/ aft reel. SU#175187................... $45,475 (R) 2011 John Deere 630R 30-ft. rigid, full finger, hyd fore/aft reel. SU#171683..$33,325 (BF) 2013 John Deere 630R 30-ft. rigid, full finger, Dura-Cut. SU#172161................ $32,704 (I) 2005 John Deere 630R 30-ft. rigid, poly tine pickup reel. SU#166338............ $22,000 (R) 2007 John Deere 630R 30-ft. rigid, hyd fore/ aft, full finger. SU#176286........ $20,615 (R) 2008 John Deere 630R 30-ft. rigid, Dura-Cut sickle. SU#155059...................$17,000 (BF) 2010 Case IH 2142 35-ft. draper, hyd fore/aft reel. SU#159073......................... $34,000 (I) 1994 MacDon 960 30-ft. draper, no hyd fore/aft, crary sickle/guards. SU#180974.. $9855 (M)

BALERS

(2) 2005 John Deere 567 round baler, 5x6, wrap/ twine, MegaWide........$20,073-$20,615 (M) 2000 John Deere 566 round baler, 5x6, wrap/ twine, push bar. SU#164722....... $10,950 (I) 2006 John Deere 348 14x18, twine, 540 PTO. SU#174840................................ $14,264 (R) 2005 Vermeer 605M round baler, 5x6, wide pickup, bale ramp. SU#177748.$18,488 (M) 1 9 9 9 C a s e I H 8 5 9 0 4 x 4 , 6 k n o t t e r. SU#170835................................. $17,500 (I) 2002 Case IH RBX551 round baler, surface wrap. SU#180302.......................... $9001 (I)

HAY & FORAGE

2013 John Deere R450 windrower, 16-ft. rotary head. SU#178289......................$117,678 (I) 2004 John Deere 4895 windrower, 18-ft. sickle head. SU#180769..................... $50,321 (M) 2006 John Deere 705 twin basket V hay rake. SU#180900................................... $8381 (R) 2012 Case IH WD2303 windrower, 16-ft. rotary head. SU#158791................... $106,500 (M) 2012 Case IH WD2302 windrower, 16-ft. rotary head. SU#158793..................... $102,000 (I) 2011 Darf 917 hay rake, 24-ft. rake width, double tine. SU#171670............ $18,000 (R) 2003 New Holland 1475 mower conditioner, sickle cutterbar. SU#180834..... $13,110 (M) 2004 New Holland 216 hay rake, hydraulic swing. SU#179349.................... $11,198 (R) 1981 Hesston 6450 windrower, 68 hp, 14-ft. draper platform. SU#181018.........$5699 (S) 2012 Frontier GM1072E 72” grooming mower, Never Used! SU#180051...............$2898 (P)

COMBINES

2013 John Deere S670 375 hp, 2WD, ProDrive, Contour Master. SU#179392.... $301,592 (I) 2012 John Deere S670 375 hp, 2WD, ProDrive, Contour Master. SU#180742.... $282,839 (I) (4) 2012 John Deere S670 373 hp, 2WD, ProDrive, Contour Master.$281,331-$301,500 (I) 2013 John Deere S670 375 hp, 2WD, ProDrive, 235/315 hours. SU#171244...$309,666 (BF) 2012 John Deere S670 375 hp, 2WD, hydro, Contour Master. SU#171606.$279,721 (BF) 2012 John Deere S670 373 hp, 2WD, ProDrive, Contour Master. SU#171680....$283,764 (P) (5) 2012 John Deere S670 373 hp, ProDrive, Contour Master......$257,609-$283,636 (BF) 2012 John Deere S670 373 hp, PRWD, hydro, 918/1360 hours. SU#171972... $234,000 (B) (3) 2013 John Deere S670 375 hp, 2WD, ProDrive, Contour Master.$305,374-$306,498 (I) 2008 John Deere 9870STS 440 hp, 2WD, ProDrive. SU#168323................... $178,595 (B) 2010 John Deere 9770STS 360 hp, 2WD, 911/1331 hours. SU#159222.... $198,000 (I) 2008 John Deere 9770STS 360 hp, 2WD, 1337/1742 hours. SU#151121.. $157,900 (I) 2008 John Deere 9770STS 360 hp, 2WD, 1066/1521 hours. SU#155057.$163,725 (M) 2010 John Deere 9770STS 360 hp, 2WD, 805/1047 hours. SU#175186... $185,058 (R) 2007 John Deere 9760STS 360 hp, 2WD, Contour Master. SU#180726.......... $129,802 (R) 2001 John Deere 9650STS 290 hp, 2WD, 2490/3567 hours. SU#162972.$54,500 (BF) 2001 John Deere 9650 265 hp, 2WD, hyrdo, 3450/4825 hours. SU#169502.. $64,584 (B) 2001 John Deere 9650 265 hp, 2WD, hydro, 3328/4704 hours. SU#171789... $61,480 (B) 1997 John Deere 9600 260 hp, 1501/2389 hours. SU#180134.................................$46,010 (P) 2002 New Holland 30-ft. rigid, steel auger fingers. SU#180304.................... $14,000 (I) 2010 Case IH 7120 360 hp, 2WD, hyrdro, 653/867 hours. SU#159072...... $196,000 (I)

SEEDERS & DRILLS

2013 John Deere 1895 42.5-ft., 10” spacing, tow between tank. SU#164660.$209,500 (I) 2010 John Deere 12” conveyor with arm for JD 1910 carts. SU#172230................ $5713 (B) 2006 John Deere 1895 42.5-ft., 7.5” spacing, tow behind tank. SU#151126... $152,000 (I) 1996 John Deere 730 36-ft., 6” spacing, basket rollers. SU#179172.................... $36,711 (R) 1993 John Deere 455 35-ft., 6” spacing, single shoot. SU#173329..................... $36,550 (B) 1993 John Deere 1060 32-ft., 7” spacing, tow between tank. SU#178914........... 23,220 (R) 2009 Case IH 3380 40-ft., 7.5” spacing, tow between 3380 air cart. SU#167534.$117,500 (B) 2008 Concord 5012 50-ft., 12” spacing, tow behind tank. SU#178524................. $115,000 (B) 2002 Morris Maxim 55 55-ft., 12” spacing, tow between tank. SU#169773............ $58,438 (B) 2003 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft., 12” spacing, tow between tank. SU#179422............ $48,000 (B) 2001 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 9.5” spacing, hoe, tow between tank. SU#169896........... $37,495 (M)

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2013 John Deere 9560R 560 hp, 4WD, 18F/6R PowerShift. SU#170972...........$311,000 (B)

2012 John Deere 8335R 335 hp, 275 PTO hp, triple link MFWD. SU#174273.$259,089 (R)

2012 John Deere 8360RT 360 hp, 295 PTO hp, IVT. SU#156350.......................$265,000 (P)

2011 John Deere R450 200 hp, 16-ft. rotary head. SU#173326.................... $104,171 (B)

1999 Case IH 9350 310 hp, 12F/3R Syncro, power diff. lock. SU#174578.....$74,025 (S)

2012 John Deere 7215R 215 hp, 178 PTO hp, triple link MFWD. SU#167151.$160,000 (R)

2008 John Deere 568 5x6, wrap & twine, MegaWide pickup. SU#173823...........$29,093 (S)

1997 Loral 3000 60-ft. dry & wet boom, 400 gal sprayer tank. SU#174882.... $45,475 (B)

2009 Apache AS1010 215 hp, 100-ft. boom, 1000 gallon. SU#159325........ $142,000 (M)

2013 John Deere S670 375 hp, 2WD, ProDrive, Contour Master. SU#172144.... $307,520 (I)

2009 John Deere 9770STS 360 hp, 2WD, Contour Master. SU#176285.......... $190,820 (R)

1996 John Deere 9600 260 hp, 2WD, fixed FH drive. SU#180973..................... $40,755 (M)

2013 Case IH 700 60-ft., 12” spacing, hoe openers, tow between. SU#180936.$149,500 (B) 2010 John Deere 8345RT 345 hp, 275 PTO hp, IVT. SU#148482...................... $197,400 (R)

2012 Kubota M135GX 135 hp, LA2254 8 speed PowerShift. SU#180301............. $69,266 (I) 2012 John Deere 630D 30-ft. draper, DuraCut sickle. SU#173489...................$59,360 (BF)

2008 John Deere 1830 61-ft., 12” spacing, hoe drill, tow behind. SU#167591..$125,000 (B)

2006 John Deere 1895 42.5-ft., 7.5” spacing, tow behind tank. SU#151120.. $162,500 (R)

1998 John Deere 8400T 225 PTO hp 16F/4R PowerShift. SU#168573............ $67,000 (R)

2013 John Deere 630R 30-ft. rigid platform, DuraCut sickle. SU#172153....... $32,704 (I)

2006 John Deere 1890 42-ft., 10” spacing, tow behind tank. SU#177194........... $86,000 (B)

2011 Landoll 7431-33 33-ft. 2” tandem offset disk, 22” blade. SU#167481....... $53,040 (I)

2008 Case IH SDX40 40-ft., 7.5” spacing, tow between, single shoot. SU#179421..$78,000 (B)

2013 Case IH 2142 35-ft. draper, Dial-A-Speed reel. SU#168624......................... $53,500 (I)

1994 John Deere 455 30-ft. box drill, 7.5” spacing, press wheels. SU#180935... $26,900 (B)

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

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Brent Roder, Fort Shaw producer works with other Wool Pool participants to rebag wool as need for full bags that will be more efficient to transport. Roeder also serves as the secretary/treasurer of the Montana Wool Growers Association. Photo by Kari Lewis, MSU Extension.

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New grants fund western corn rootworm research

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) scientists are mounting new research and grower education efforts against one of corn’s most pernicious pests, the western corn rootworm, amid indications across the Corn Belt that it has adapted to some current Bt toxins. Three teams of UNL entomologists were awarded more than $1.1 million in three-year grants from Monsanto for research and grower education on western corn rootworm management. UNL received three of the seven grants Monsanto awarded nationally this year from its Corn Rootworm Knowledge Research Program. Monsanto established the program in 2012 with a $3 million pledge and continued its support of the program with an additional $3 million commitment in 2013. The program is intended to increase understanding of corn rootworm biology and lead to economical, practical and sustainable solutions for farmers. The new grants come amid signs in Nebraska and elsewhere across the Corn Belt that corn rootworms are becoming resistant to some transgenic corn traits. Corn rootworms destroy corn roots, thereby reducing yield. The loss of roots also causes plants to fall over during strong wind and rain, making harvest difficult. Over the years, corn rootworms have become resistant to a diverse set of technologies used to control them. It’s estimated corn rootworms cost growers $1 billion a year in yield loss and control costs. The projects, led by Nick Miller, Blair Siegfried and Doug Golick, all in UNL’s Department of Entomology, will conduct research on resistance to transgenic corn and chemical insecticides, and develop technology-enhanced educational tools to help growers make informed decisions about managing corn rootworms. Scientists from UNL’s Department of Agronomy and Horticulture as well as entomologists from Iowa State, University of Missouri, and Kansas State Universities will join these teams. Other UNL entomologists involved in the work are Lance Meinke, Bob Wright, Tom Hunt and Gary Hein. Don Lee of agronomy and horticulture also is involved. Meinke said ongoing research and extension efforts are key to staying on top of the corn rootworm. Scientists recently confirmed rootworms have become resistant to two kinds of Bt toxins included in corn, mCry3Bb1 and mCry3A. Producers and crop consultants first started reporting concerns in 2011, initially in southwest and northeast Nebraska. Testing is continuing, both in labs and fields, Meinke said, adding that it is not unusual for corn rootworms to adapt to various toxins. “Corn rootworm has a long history of adapting to anything we throw at it,” Meinke said. As research findings are compiled, they will be used by UNL Extension faculty for outreach to producers. Flexible, up-to-date management strategies are key to fighting the pest, Meinke said. For example, producers are moving from single-trait corn to “pyramided traits” in hopes that while rootworm might become resistant to one trait in the seed, they won’t to another. It’s key that producers do not view any single trait as a “silver bullet,” Meinke added. In addition to planting corn with pyramided traits, crop rotation continues to be a useful weapon against corn rootworm. Integrated pest management is more labor- and knowledge-intensive but also much more effective in the long term, Meinke said. Educational tools from these grants are expected to include a series of mobile and web-based interactive learning experiences for growers, consultants, extension educators, and post-secondary students teaching fundamental concepts related to resistance management strategies for the corn rootworm. These modules will teach science-based concepts related to current knowledge on corn rootworm biology, behavior, IPM strategies, resistance management strategies, toxicology and population genetics. This is the second year UNL scientists have received funding from Monsanto’s western corn rootworm program. Last year, Brigitte Tenhumberg of the School of Biological Sciences received a grant to evaluate integrated resistance management strategies in variable environments. Her research uses mathematical models to evaluate a range of resistance management strategies to identify those likely to work best in delaying onset of resistance evolution.

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Hesston 8110S swather with 16-ft. auger header, 25-ft. shiftable draper header............... $35,500 New Holland 1045 2 wide self propelled balewagon, 6 cylinder gas engine............................. $4599

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Severe weather season part 2: Preparing yourself and your family

By K-State Research and Extension News For those who have pets or children, You might not be able to tell exactly extra items will be needed. Consider includwhen a severe weather event will hit, ing books, cards or entertainment items for but following weather updates, including children in the emergency disaster kit to watches and warnings, and being prepared help keep them calm and occupied, Harfor a weather disaster, could help keep you rison said. People should keep copies of and your family safe. pet shot records, food, toys and a picture Chad Omitt, warning coordination of them with their pet in the emergency meteorologist with the National Weather disaster kit as well, which might be helpful Service Office in Topeka, said educating in claiming the pet at a shelter following people on how to develop a plan has helped the disaster. save more lives in recent years. A map of Kansas is also a good idea to “We just need to plan and be as prepared include in the emergency disaster kit, she as we can,” Omitt said. “I think the easiest said, as watches and warnings are issued by hazard to think about when we talk about county. The emergency disaster kit should having a plan is tornadoes. Ask yourself, ‘What would I do if a tornado warning was be revisited every six months to trade out food items and ensure everything is workissued right now, wherever I’m at, at home, ing properly. school or work? What is the plan to shelter from that tornado?’”  Common myths Getting as low as possible and either getA myth many people believe is that the ting under something sturdy or covering up house will explode if they don’t open the with something heavy are important, Omitt windows during a tornado warning, Omitt said. People should have a plan in place on said. Although people think they are doing where to go if a tornado arrives no matter this to equalize the pressure, in reality openwhere they are. They should also discuss ing windows is actually one of the worst the plan with family members. things they could do. One of the major things learned from the “When the wind gets in, it’s going to 2011 tornadoes that struck Joplin, Missouri, find a way out, and usually that’s by liftAlabama and Mississippi, was that a high ing the roof off or blowing out the walls,” percentage of the people who were injured Omitt said. “By opening your windows, sustained head injuries, he said. Having you’re allowing the wind to come in wherbicycle helmets in the lowest level of the ever it wants. It also takes extra time and house or in an emergency disaster kit is a makes your home more vulnerable to wind good idea. damage.” Caught outside during a tornado warn“Because of the people who suffered ing? Omitt said take every precaution befrom blunt force trauma to the head, a lot of forehand to avoid being in that situation. doctors asked, ‘Are you emphasizing head This means paying attention to severe protection, specifically helmets?’” Omitt weather outlooks, typically released two to said. “Before that, we hadn’t specifically four days before the anticipated arrival of a emphasized how important that could be. Now, when we go out and do our safety storm system. Awareness during potentially training, we talk about a bike helmet as a severe weather events, particularly those part of your disaster kit or your plan.” high-risk days mentioned in the outlook, could help people so they are not caught  Emergency disaster kits outside or in a car, the worst places to be Laurie Harrison, emergency manageduring a tornado. ment coordinator for Riley County in Try to get into ditch or culvert as an abManhattan, said there are other important solute last resort, Omitt said, or if in a car items to consider for an emergency disaster drive out of the way of the tornado’s path kit. She recommends putting the kit inside a cooler or another container on wheels so and try to find shelter. Be aware that many it is easy to move. ditches could be filled with water, which Pack a gallon of water per person per poses the threat of drowning. day and non-perishable foods, Harrison When inside during a tornado warning, said, and plan on enough water and food go to the lowest level and get under somefor three days. Other items to consider thing sturdy, Omitt said, and remember that are: trash bags, toilet paper, first-aid kit, being underground is the best option. flashlight, battery-powered radio, batteries “No specific part of the basement is of the correct sizes, wind-up radio, weather better,” he said. “When I was growing up, radio, whistle, paper and pen with imporpeople said you should be in the southwest tant addresses and phone numbers listed, or northeast side of the basement. There is toothbrush, cash, good shoes, and copies no research that suggests that one is better of important documents such as a driver’s than the other. What is important is to get as low as you can, and get under something license and insurance information. sturdy to protect yourself from blowing or Matches and candles are not recomfalling debris.” mended in the emergency disaster kit if More information can be found at the the home is heated by propane, because of K-State Research and Extension Weather potential gas leaks following a disaster, she Data Library (https://www.ksre.ksu.edu/ said. During severe weather season, it might wdl/). The Extension Disaster Education be a good idea to keep a bag of necessary Network (http://eden.lsu.edu/Pages/default. medication set aside to also grab on the aspx) also has helpful resources. way to shelter. ##### Debbie took her three-year-old granddaughter to see another granddaughter in a dance recital. “It was her first time in a large theater,” recalled Debbie. “In between numbers they turned the lights down very low, and in a very quiet theater you heard my granddaughter say, ‘Grandma, turn the lights back on!’” ##### “I still remember that Sunday night almost fifty years ago when the Beatles first appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show,” wrote USA Today columnist Craig Wilson. “My grandfather came for dinner on Sundays and stayed on for the ‘big event’. He watched for a few seconds, stood up and declared the world was going to hell in a hand basket. And with that, he said good night.”

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Beef up your knowledge

Grilling season is upon us. It’s time to enjoy that wonderful smell of meat cooking across neighborhood backyards. With so many choices available at your store and meat counter, choosing the best cut of meat for your dish can be overwhelming. With a bit of beef knowledge, you can avoid that problem, and be the king or queen of the barbeque. We’ve covered the basics of USDA beef grades, explaining the difference between USDA Prime, Choice or Select. This time around, we’re going to look at the marbling – or fine threads of fat – within different grades of meat. Marbling is what gives beef its flavor, juiciness and tenderness. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) employs 200 highly-skilled beef graders who, sometimes with the help of electronic monitoring, evaluate several factors that determine the grade, including the amount and distribution of marbling. Selecting the right USDA grade of beef for your dish will help guarantee your culinary success. When beef is cooked, the degree of tenderness is mostly dependent on the amount of fat in the meat. USDA Prime beef has the highest marbling score or fat content, followed by USDA Choice. USDA Select has only slight marbling. Beef cuts with less marbling, such as USDA Select, can be cooked on the grill just like USDA Choice or USDA Prime grades but may need to be monitored a little closer and cooked a little less to keep it as tender as possible. Cuts with more marbling, such as USDA Prime, may be grilled with high heat to a medium or medium rare for excellent results in flavor and tenderness. Certain cuts, such as the tenderloin (filet) and top blade (flat iron), may naturally be more tender –regardless of the degree of marbling or the USDA grade. The USDA grade shields are regarded as symbols of quality American beef. Large-volume buyers such as grocery stores, military institutions, restaurants, and even foreign governments use the quality grades as a “common language” within the beef industry, making business transactions easier. The shields also mean you can shop with confidence, knowing that your beef will have the quality and consistency that you count on to make your dishes delicious.

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

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

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

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

NEW Wheatheart Grain Augers IN STOCK Your

SPRAYER HEADQUARTERS fittings and valves up to 3” sprayer hose up to 3”

SA 10x71 Swing Auger R8x41 self-propelled R8x36 self-propelled 13x84 13x91 Gysler - Melroe - Renn chisel plow parts We can ship to your farm or ranch

New Honda 4 and 51/2 hp 2” pumps. In stock: 132 and 152 gpm water pumps, 220 gpm chemical pump. 3” pumps at 275 gpm also on hand.

Replacement Engines on hand

Posi Lock

gear and bearing pullers in stock.

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

Complete Truck & Tractor Repair

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

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

TIBER TRACTOR CO. Phone 406-759-5188

Chester, Montana

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USED combines & HEADERS

IN STOCK

2005 Case IH 2042 36-ft. draper header.........................$30,000 2006 Case IH 2388 30-ft. MacDon 972 header, pickup reel, 2103 engine hours, 1656 separator hours. Consigned.......$115,000

NEW Case IH Precision Spray 100 sprayer with 90-ft. booms & 1000 gallon tank

MacDon 960 35-ft. header, Case IH adapter, transport...$12,500

USED TRACTORS & LOADERS

Thunder Creek Fuel Trailers

2005 Case IH MX255 with MFD, 3-point, loader and grapple. 3500 hours.........................................................................$108,000

750 and 990 gallons IN STOCK

NEW Case SV250 & Case SV300 skidsteers

IN STOCK

NEW CASE IH 110A MFD, 3-pt., PTO, loader, 110 hp

NEW! CASE IH 550 Quad Trac with PTO

IN STOCK

1993 Case IH 7140 MFD, 3-pt., 3 remotes, 20.8x42 duals, 7800 hours...........................................................................$49,000 John Deere 4840 2WD, powershift, 3-pt., 20.8x38 tires..$22,500 International Hydro 70 gas engine, dual loader and grapple, like new tires......................................................................$10,000

DOT LEASE RETURN TRACTORS Case IH Magnum 210 with CVT

USED HAYING EQUIPMENT

New Holland 1475 mower conditioner................................$8500

USED BALERS

Various attachments available NEW! CASE IH 330 Turbo

IN STOCK

2011 Case IH RB564 Premier round baler, wide pickup, mesh wrap, central lube, rollerwind guard. 9600 bales. Very good condition......................................................................$29,000 2008 Case IH RB564 mesh, wide pickup, endless belts, hydraulic pickup, central lube, 8700 bales..................................$26,900 2006 Case IH RBX563 round baler with wide pickup, mesh wrap, endless belts. Good condition, 8000 bales.................$26,000 1999 Case IH RS561 round baler....................................$12,500 1995 Case IH 8465.............................................................$8000 1994 Case IH 8480 soft core..............................................$6500 1991 Hesston 560 round baler...........................................$7000

USED SEEDING & TILLAGE

25’ft, vertical tillage tool.

IN STOCK

NEW Case IH LB434 3x4 square baler

IN STOCK

TRI-COUNTY IMPLEMENT

Parma 30-ft. mulcher.......................................................$25,000 2- John Deere 2700 7 shank disc ripper. Each...............$22,000 Concord 4710 47-ft. air drill with 10” spacing, Stealth openers and 3000 tow behind cart............................................$30,000 H&S 12 row, 24” cultivator, guide cones, tunnel shields, flip up discs...............................................................................$4995 Alloway 12 row 24” cultivator with flip up discs, tunnel shields.... .......................................................................................$3995 Farmhand 25-ft. mulcher.................................................$11,500 Monoseum 6 or 8 row planter with 24” spacing..JUST TRADED

MISCELLANEOUS

Case 75XT skidsteer........................................................$23,000 2011 Haybuster 2650 bale processor, hydraulic chute kit, flotation tires, like new condition...............................................$16,000 2008 Vermeer BP8000 bale processor, very good condition........ ....................................................................................$12,000 2005 Brandt 90-ft. suspended boom sprayer..................$25,000 Fox corn chopper................................................................$4995

Bobcat T190 track machine with cab. 2000 hours

$22,000

Sidney, MT • 2429 W Holly Street 406-488-4400 • 1-800-624-6540 • Visit our website at tri-cnty.com www.casecorp.com

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POLYURETHANE FOAM INSULATION Are your calving barns cold and drafty???

WE CAN HELP!!

Homes, barns, quonsets, shops, etc. LeRoy Hanson Doug Morgan (406) 590-2874 (406) 590-8336 Choteau, Montana Choteau, Montana

Used ATV and Lewistown MUV Savings Honda

New Honda ATV’s

SxS Honda Rancher...........................................................$6199 2014 2014 2011Honda PolarisRecon..............................................................$3949 Ranger 800 w/cab & heater .......... $10,899 2014 2008Honda PolarisForeman..........................................................$7099 Ranger 700 ..................................... $7,450 New Polaris ATV’s

ATVs

2014 Polaris Sportsman 400...............................................$5699 2008Polaris Kawasaki Brute Force 650 ......................... $3,980 2014 Ranger 400.....................................................$8299 2014 Ranger 800 (After $1000 Rebate)..............$10,599 2011Polaris Yamaha Big Bear 400.................................. $3,695

We are always happy to discuss price and financing. Call Jeff, John or Phyllis. 538-9435 See what’s in store for you at www.LewistownHonda.Com 302 Truck By-Pass Like us on Facebook!

Fosse Insurance Agcy Inc Gary Fosse, Agent 222 15th Street South Great Falls, MT 59405 Bus: 406-268-8888 Toll Free: 800-597-6446

Insurance Agency Agcy Inc Fosse Fosse Insurance Inc. Gary Fosse, Agent

Gary Fosse, 222 15th Street Agent South

Great Falls, MT 59405 222 15th Street South Bus: 406-268-8888 Free: 800-597-6446 Great Falls,TollMT 59405

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Camielle Bradley and Sarah Thies learn some gardening tricks of the trade from Cut Bank’s local Master Gardener, Connie Olson, during their 4-H Project Day. Olson has completed the Montana State University Master Gardener program and was sharing her passion with these 4-H’ers for the afternoon. Photo by Vicki Bradley.

Offers to sell mineral rights should be considered carefully: Part 2

By Curtis Talley Jr., Michigan State University Extension for potentially more than the purchase price. This article continues the discussion of • Outright sale vs. a lease bonus. Minthe short term and long term considerations eral purchase offers may advertise that a in evaluating to purchase rather than lease sale produces immediate cash income. The non-producing mineral property. bonus (up-front cash payment) for signing • A sale is usually a “forever” transaction; an oil and gas lease also provides immedionce sold they are gone. A mineral lease can ate income. Lease bonuses can range from be long term if there is mineral production, $15 per acre to as much as $6,000 per acre, or shorter if the acreage is not part of a drilldepending on location and lease demand. ing unit that produces royalties. Continual • Income taxes. Purchase offers may adownership may provide the opportunity to vertise that the sale proceeds will be taxed lease multiple times and receive multiple as long-term capital gains (2013 tax rates bonuses. are 0 percent to 20 percent depending on • An exception to “forever” is the taxable income vs. 10 percent to 39.6 perMichigan Dormant Minerals Act (http:// cent for earned income.), if the property has www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/ogsbeen owned for at least one year. Taxation oilandgas-mineral-rights_257977_7.pdf). can be a little more complicated than that. This act, severed oil or gas rights revert to Capital gains taxes are paid on the profit the surface owner after twenty years, unless from the sale. For example, if you sell a certain actions have occurred within the 20share of Exxon for $150, bought it for $100 year period since the deed was recorded. A and owned it for more than one year, the mineral owner in Michigan should be aware long term gain is $50 (profit). You pay tax of this law as it may provide an opportunity only on the $50. For a mineral rights sale, to reclaim the mineral rights if the buyer the calculated capital gain will be based does not comply with this law. on the basis assigned to the mineral rights • Who Can Sign an Oil and Gas Lease? when you purchased the land, which may (http://msue.anr.msu.edu/uploads/files/ be “0”. If the basis is “0”, the entire amount Greening/Oil_and_Gas/MSUE_Fact_ of the proceeds would be taxed as capital Sheet_Who_Can_Sign_an_Oil_and_Gas_ gain income. Lease_2-18-13.pdf) states how the own• Technology in the mineral extraction ership deed is structured determines who industries is constantly changing and imhas the right to sign the sales contract. For proving. Areas that were once thought to example, if the land is held as joint tenants, not have economic mineral development all joint tenants must sign the contract. If potential are now being developed. The one is unwilling to sign, no agreement can owner of the mineral rights at the time of be consummated. development is the one receiving their por• Offers to purchase frequently tout the tion of the income. sale will “reduce” risk. It might reduce the Because of the complexities of a mineral risk of receiving no royalty income in the rights sale, Michigan State University Exfuture, but what about the future sale of the tension recommends that a knowledgeable surface without mineral rights? Will a sale oil and gas attorney with experience workof mineral rights affect future marketabiling for private landowners be consulted to ity of the surface? If mineral production, assist in understanding a sales contract. An such as oil and gas wells are present but oil and gas educational web page (http:// the surface owner is not receiving royalmsue.anr.msu.edu/program/info/oil_and_ ties, the marketability of the surface may gas) provides free educational materials be negatively impacted. On the other hand, including “Oil and Gas Expert Resources intact minerals with royalty income can be for Private Landowners,” which includes a attractive to certain surface buyers, as it list of attorneys that have stated they have provides additional cash flow. a specialty in mineral rights. There are also • The buyer is not obligated to continue other downloadable resources related to oil ownership after a purchase is made. As with and gas leasing, mineral rights and links to the oil and gas lease market, whatever is related web pages. purchased can be re-sold to another buyer

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commercial sprayers

Up to 5 years 0% INTEREST available

GRAIN CART

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

2012 John Deere 4940 self-propelled, 480/80R50 tires, high flotation solution pump, JD link ultimate-1 YR, SS eductor delivery system, 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzles, BoomTrac auto level system, inject foam markers, wheel slip control, Xenon HID lighting, RH & LH fence row nozzles, row crop fenders. #16014146. (3).............................................CALL

2013 Top Air TA1600 120-ft. FF boom, 20” quad 10-section, Ace hydraulic pump/Raven ISO, 380/90x46 R-1 tires. #14200909. (3)...................... $79,000

2004 Summers Ulitmate 90-ft. suspended booms, 1500 gallon tank, 480/80R 38 tires, 3 boom section plumbing, HMI cast iron high pressure pump, 450 Raven control with sensor, aluminuim wet boom package, windscreens, 2-ft. bottom fill kit, clean water kit, touchdown skid package, 20-ft., 50-ft., 20-ft. split boom option, electric end nozzles, wash wand, clevis hitch. #16014154. (4).......................................... $23,500

2004 Summers Ultimate 90-ft., 1500 gallon tank, 3 nozzle body, Raven 440, mixing cone. #16014168. (2)..$25,000 2008 John Deere 4830 1000 gallon tank, 100-ft. booms, radar, auto air spring level system, traction control, boom return T height, on board air system, row crop fenders, hydraulic tread adjust, Auto Trac ready. #16014141. (3).. . .......................................... $187,500

2007 John Deere 4930 120-ft. selfpropelled, 9.0L, 325 hp engine, hydro transmission, 1200 stainless steel tank, 480/80R50 tires, 3x2 high-flow solution pump, stainless steel chemical inductor, high-flow 1” stainless steel pipe 20” off-center nozzle spacing, Boom Trac Pro 5-sensor system, 50 gallon foam marker wheel slip control, auto air spring leveling system, HID light, AM/FM/CD/radio, fenders, RH & LH fence row tips, 8020/2.5 tip, 8021/3 tip, 8022/4 tip, 8023/5 tip, 8024/5 tip, 8025/6 tip. #16014166. (4).. $212,500

2007 John Deere 4930 commercial, 1200 gallon tank, 120-ft. booms with BoomTrac Pro automatic leveling system, 480/80R50 tires with fenders, Greenstar GS2 display, AutoTrac ready, auto air spring level system, HID Xenon lighting. #16014111. (1).......... . .......................................... $197,000 2006 John Deere 4920 self-propelled sprayer, 120-ft., 20” spacing, Norac boom sensing, wheel slip control, auto air spring level system, row crop fenders, radar speed sensor, full boom break-away, fence row nozzles, Xenon HID field lighting, Auto Trak ready. #16014140. (2).................... $115,000

2005 John Deere 4720 800 gallon stainless steel tank, 90-ft. booms, 380/90 R46 radial tires, Auto Trac ready, fenders, wheel motor shields, traction control, field lamps, radar, strainers. #16014152. (1).................... $154,000

Brandt QF2500 100-ft. booms, 1500 gallon with dual boom. #16014116. (4)... . ............................................... $5900 1996 Brandt QF1000 80-ft. booms, 1000 gallon tank, mixing cone, foam marker, single body with 5 gallon nozzle. #16014170. (4)......................... $5500

2004 Summers Ultimate 90-ft., 1500 gallon tank, 480/80R 38 tires, 3 boom section plumbing HMI cast iron high pressure pump, 450 Raven control with sensor aluminum wet boom package, windscreens, 2” bottom fill kit, clean water kit, touch down skid package, 20’-50’20’ split boom option, electric end nozzles, wash wand, clevis hitch. #16014154. (4)...................... $23,500

2014 CPI DL990 33-ft. fuel & service trailer, 990 gallon fuel tank, 100 gallon DEF tank, 2-5/16” ball hitch, tandem 7000# walking beam axles, electric brakes, 10 sliding drawers, 1” hose reel with filter & auto shutoff nozzle, MI-T-M compressor generator welder (30 gallon tank, 16cfm500w & 150 amp) electric & mechanical fuel meter, spare tires, electrical cord reel, 25-ft. DEF hose reel, 3/4” hose with nozzle, electronic DEF meter, 12 volt battery with box. #13008050. (1)........................$38,500 John Deere 370 manure spreader. #16009223................................. $5500

2005 John Deere 741 8-ft. loader bucket, mounts for 20 or 30 series tractor, 3rd function valve, no 3rd function lines or 2002 Summers Ultimate 90-ft., 18.4x38 joystick. #16010051. (1).............. $9900 tires, 1500 gallon, bottom fill, 200 gallon rinse tank, triple nozzle, clean fil windscreens, tip lift, 5 section plumbing. #16014136. (4)............... $19,500 Summers 120-ft., 1000 gallon pull type sprayer. #16014132. (4)............ $5000

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

2013 Summers Ultimate 110-ft., 1650 gallon tank, chemical clean load system, nozzle bodies only, crossover plumbing package, hitch piece backstop, single electric end nozzles, 3 sensor UC5 Norac. #13011098 (3).. . ............................................ $70,000

2008 Summers suspended boom, 133ft., 1500 gallon, JD GS2 compatable components, remote sprayer control, electric shut off agitation kit, 5-ball plumbing, 200 gallon rinse tank, wash wand, 80-ft. hose. #16014112..$52,000

2014 Brent 1082 20” corner auger (green), 30x32WH/900/60x32 R1, 134” axle, 900/60R32 R1W, scale package, Weather Guard roll tarp. #14200971. (2).......... .................................................. $52,500

2013 Unverferth 1596 1500 bushel grain tank, 22” double auger, 900/60x32 tires, self steer undercarriage, 520 Indicatio scale, tarp. #16010054. (4)....... $94,500

MISCELLANEOUS

2013 Top Air TA1600 90-ft., 1600 gallon, 20” quad 6-section, Ace hydraulic pump/Raven 4400, 380/90x46 R-1 tires, adjustable axle, chemical inductor, fence row nozzle kit, auto-boom height control. #14200962 (2)..$70,000

2011 Top Air TA2400 132-ft. suspended boom, 2400 gallon tank. #16014161. (1).......................................... $77,500 2005 Top Air TA1600 rinse tank, 1600 gallon, 380/90R46 tires, 90-ft. boom, triple nozzle bodies. #16014171. (4).. . ............................................ $32,000 2007 Apache AS1010 boom leveling, 96-ft. booms, EZ-Steer, 20” nozzle spacing, Raven SCS 4400, 320/90R38 front, 320/90R50 rear duals, 850 gallon poly tank, 5 boom section. #16014122. (3)........................................ $119,000 2013 Summers Ultimate 110-ft., 1650 gallon tank, chemical clean load system, nozzle bodies only, crossover plumbing package, hitch piece backstop, single electric end nozzles, 3 sensor UC5 Norac. #13011099.......... . ............................................ $70,000

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

2010 Case IH SRX-160 100-ft., double nozzle bodies, windscreens, 480/80R39 with fenders, 1600 gallon tank, power glide auto-boom height system, AFS Case monitor system, rate control. #16014169. (3)..$46,500 2008 New Holland SF216 134-ft. wheel boom, 1600 gallon, rinse tank, Raven SCS 450, 3 nozzle body. #16014165.. . ............................................ $27,800

Aluminum service body, 7 enclosed compartments, heavy duty bumper with vice........................................... $4950

ag management solutions global guidance

John Deere 0900PC Starfire receiver, SF1. #16012039.................................$1500 2006 John Deere 0330PC GS2 rate controller, 31 pin. #16012087. (1).......$600

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2013 Unverferth 1196 1100 bushel grain cart, 1000 PTO, tarp, scale, 520/85x42 tires, walking tandem axles, pivot unloading auger, easy cleanout. #16010053. (4).............................................. $85,000

2013 Unverferth 119\6 1100 bushel grain cart, 1000 PTO, tarp, scale, 520/85x42 tires, walking tandem axles, pivot unloading auger, easy cleanout. #16010056. (4).............................................. $85,000

2008 Bourgault 1100 21.5Lx16.1 lug tires, 1000 PTO, roll tarp. #16009206..$26,000

Kinze 1050 1000 PTO, tandem walking axle, tarp. #16010047........................ $32,000

GRAIN VACS

NEW Rem VRX 14’10” auger discharge height, 85 hp tractor requirement, 7” flexible stainless steel hose. #13004040. (1)............................................... CALL NEW Rem 3700 up to 10,000 bushels per hours, 160 hp - 180 hp required. #13004032. (4)........................... CALL 2012 Rem 3700 7 hours on unit. #16006799..............................$35,000 2008 Rem 2700 standard hose package. #16009227..............................$18,500

SOLD

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

After Hours Sales:

2014 Top Air TA2400 132-ft. FF boom, 22” quad 10-section, Ace hyd. pump, Raven ISO, 380/90R54 30” duals, adjustable axle, chemical inductor, fence row nozzle kit, 30” spacing dual kit, Flo-Bak manifold, ISO height control, power glide. #14200980 (3)..$105,000

2005 Summers Ultimate 100-ft. booms, windscreens, 1500 gallon, 200 gallon rinse tank, wash wand, clean load system. #16014137. (3)......... $31,500

John Deere

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

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air seeders

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

AIR SEEDER

RENTAL UNITS AVAILABLE

2009 John Deere 1835 SFP 61-ft.x10” air drill, 550# trip, 3-rank, dry fertilizer delivery, 4x22” steel press, smooth gauge wheel, cast fertilizer closing wheels, 31L & 33L dual main frame, PSTV depth control, transport lowering stop, rock guards, primary blockage seed and fertilizer, less tools. #16005279. (3)....................................... $168,000

John Deere 737 air drill with 787 air cart. #16005239. (4)...................... $30,000

1992 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, anhydrous side shoot system, steel packers, 2320-230 bushel tow between air seeder cart. #16005250. (4).......................................... $35,000

2005 Bourgault 5710 53-ft. air hoe drill, 10” row spacing, 450# trips, square seed boots, speed lock adapters, midrow II banders, double shoot air system, L6450, 3-tank leading air seeder, 10” hydraulic assist load/unload auger, reconditioned. #16005207... $134,000

2005 Bourgault 5710 50-ft. air hoe drill, double shoot, 3.5” steel packers, 3/4 stealth openers with trailing 6450 cart, deluxe auger. #16005265. (2)............. . .......................................... $128,500

AIR DISC DRILL 2011 John Deere 1890 60-ft. no-till air disc drill, 7.5” spacing, primary blockage with 1910, 350 bushel tow behind cart, 8-run single shoot, reg meter roller, powered calibration, cane & rice tires, dual wheel caster beam, 10” auger, variable rate. #16005272. (2).$232,000 2010 John Deere 1895 43-ft. no-till air drill, 10” spacing, double shoot, primary blockage, dry fertilizer delivery tube, smooth gauge wheels with 1910 tow behind cart. #16005310..$198,000

2013 John Deere 328E deluxe cab, SW joystick, 2 speed, turbo, 14x17.5 14 PR, hydraulic CIR, speed sensitive, 3” seat belt with 2” shoulder strap, power quik tach, cab, heat, defrost, air, air suspension seat, reversing fan drive, horn, EH performance package, backup alarm, cold start package, precleaner, chrome exhaust, single set counterweights, 2nd set counterweights, radio/AM/FM/WB, rear view mirror, louver rear grille, keyless start, 78” HD construction bucket with edge. #12400237. (4).......$72,000 2013 John Deere 318D EH joystick control, 2 speed, 10x16.5 tires, hydraulic CIR self hi flow, 2” seat belt with shoulder, power quick tach, cab with heat, defrost & air, air suspension seat, reversing fan drive, horn, precleaner, L/ HD fuel filter, cold start, hazard warning lights, chrome exhaust, single set counterweights, radio, rear view mirror, 66” construction bucket with edge. #12400249. (1)..................................... ...................SAVE $$$ Rental Return

2010 John Deere 326D two speed, power quick attach, cab, heater, 12x16.5 tires, 72” bucket. #16008057. (1)......$39,000

FERTILIZER SPREADER 1996 John Deere 730 44-ft. air disc drill, 7.5” spacing, 230 bushel tow between air cart and rolling baskets, dual caster wheels with wings, 550# openers on 4-ranks, 11” sweep. #16005277. (3)... . ............................................ $28,000 John Deere 730/787 44-ft. air disc drill, 7.5” spacing, single shoot. #16005302............................ $28,000 2013 New Leader L3030G4 John Deere 11-ft. 409 spreader box, TR1000 New Leader trailer. #14200917................... . ................ Rental Return SAVE $$$

CORN PLANTER

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

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

2012 John Deere 9560R 560 HP, 18/6 powershift transmission, JD link, cab preim CV11 with CMD AR, premium radio/ XM satellite, hi-flow hydraulic system, 5 remotes, no rear PTO, drawbar Cat 5, dual IF800/70R38 Firestone tires, PRM HID light package, RH/LH electric REM ADJ, antenna, F/Business band, motor seal drain, engine 13.5L IT Compliant, rear wheel weights, 225 hours. 5 year 3000 hour Factory PowerGard warranty remains!!! #16003866. (1)........ ................... $56,475 per year 5 years

2006 John Deere 9520 4 remotes, 18 speed, 710/70R38 duals, standard comfort package, AM/FM/WB/CD, instructional seat, RH/LH electric REM ADJ mirrors, 78 gpm hydraulic system, JD Auto Trac system, 19 front weights, 4-450# weights. #16003830. (1)........... ..............................................$178,000

2012 Frontier AB13G round bale spear. #14401866. (1)......................... $1050 2012 Frontier AB13G round bale spear. #14401867. (4)......................... $1050 2013 Frontier RB2284 7-ft. rear blade. #13009051. (1)......................... $2500 2013 Frontier RB2284 7-ft. rear blade. #13009120. (2)......................... $2500 2013 Frontier RC2072 6-ft. rotary mower. #13009209. (2)......................... $2400 2013 Frontier RC2072 6-ft. rotary mower. #13009208. (1)......................... $2400

2013 John Deere 9560T 560 hp, 18/6 powershift, 2630 Touch GS3 display, SF1 receiver, deluxe cab CommandView, premium radio/XM satelite, hi-flow hydraulic system, 6 remote, 1000 PTO, Cat 5 wide wing drawbar, 36” track durabuilt, premium HID light package, steering pump 130cc, leather trim, electric, mirrors, dual beam radar sensor, F/Business band antenna, large fuel water separator, motor seal drain, 13.5L IT compliant engine, quik-tatch, idler weight 4x450, track frame with side weights. 5 years 3000 hour Factory PowerGard warranty remaining. #16003839..$63,000 per year - 5 years

2011 John Deere 9630T 530 hp, deluxe comfort package, AutoTrac ready, Premiere lighting package, tool box, leather trim, AM/FM/WB/CD, 30” tracks. #16003670. (3)..................................... ................. $46,200 per year - 5 years

TILLAGE

1994 New Holland 9880 syncro, differential lock, duals NEW 710/70R38 Trellebro radial tires, 2860# front & rear weights. #16003748. (3)........................$79,500

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2010 John Deere 9630T 36” tracks, 4 hydraulics, deluxe cab, instructional seat, 1000 PTO, 3 pt., 20 front weights, Cat 5 drawbar, 530 hp. #16003874. (4)...... ................. $40,650 per year - 5 years

2010 John Deere 9630T 530 hp, deluxe cab, AutoTrac ready, plug-n-play, deluxe comfort package, Cat 5 drawbar, 36” tracks, dual beam radar, premiere lighting package, tool box, HID lights, AM/FM/CD/WB, leather trim, buddy seat, FM business antenna, front weight bracket with 26 weights, side weights-12, rotary beacon light, 1000 PTO. #16003663. (1)............................ ................. $42,475 per year - 5 years

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

After Hours Sales:

John Deere

1990 John Deere 8760 singles, hydraulic outlets, performance monitor, 14-ft. dozer. “Reconditioned.” #16003809. (3)............................................$52,000 1983 John Deere 8650 partial power shift, duals, PTO, differential locks, 3 hydraulics, 3 point with dozer. #16003903...... ................................................$29,000 1976 John Deere 8630 cab, 3 hydraulic remotes, PTO, 20.8x34 duals tires. #16003777..............................$23,000

TRACK TRACTORS

3-pt Hitch Equipment

2004 Bourgault 5710 54-ft. air hoe drill, 5 section, 9.8” spacing, mid row bandersNH3 and dry fertilizer with 5350 tow between air cart, 3 tank, dual fan. #16005241. (3)...................... $69,000

1997 John Deere 9400 syncro, duals 710/70R38, differential lock, 12 forward, 3 reverse transmission, 4 remote cylinder controls, 4-165# weights & 12-450#. #16003868. (2)........................$93,000

2000 Flexi-Coil 2320 tow between cart, mechanical drive, single shoot, 7” auger, single fan. #16005240. (1)....... . ............................................ $12,000

SKIDSTEERS

1994 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air hoe drill, single shoot, 3/4” carbide tip openers, 9” spacing, primary blockage, 3.5” steel capped packer wheels, with 2320 tow between air seeder. #16005218. (3).......................................... $35,000

1995 John Deere 680 35-ft. air hoe drill, 12” spacing, double shoot with JD 787 tow behind, 3/4 tip with 4” spreader. #16005236. (2)...................... $24,000

4WD TRACTORS

2013 John Deere 9360R 360 hp, 18/6 powershift, premium cab, leather active seat, 7” color display, XM radio, hi-flow hydraulic system with 5 remotes, case drain, 1000 PTO, 620/70R42 Firestone radial tires, HID lighting, dual beam radar, 5-year 3600 hour factory PowerGard warrany remains. #16003393. (2)..........................................$261,500

AIR HOE DRILL

2009 Case IH 400 45-ft. flexhoe with 3380 tow between cart, 10” spacing, 3.5 packer wheels, variable rate, single shoot, 1” pts, primary blockage. #16005259. (3).................... $120,500

Retail price less 10% discount, less 25% down payment (applicable JDF pool fund programs, trade equity or cash) plus contract fees @ 1.9% interest for 5 years - o.a.c.

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

2008 John Deere 9630T 30” Durabilt tracks, deluxe cab, HID lighting, dual beam radar sensor, Auto Trac ready, premier lighting package, tool box, field vision Zenon HID light, electric mirror, AM/FM radio/WB/CD, instructional seat, F/Business band/antenna. #16003638. (1)............. $39,000 per year - 5 years

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Tractors - Row crop - COMPACT

2013 John Deere 8360R FWA 360 hp, Intel power management Premium CommandView II cab, leather trim, RH/LH electric mirror, dual beam radar sensor, 7” color Touch display, foot throttle, IVT transmission, 1000 PTO, 3 pt., ILS front suspension, 710/70R42 dual rear tires with fenders, 480/70R34 dual front tires with fenders, 2-1400# rear weights, 5 year 3600 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16003846. (4).... . ...........................................$298,500

2003 John Deere 7520 FWA, 123 hp, cab, partial powershift, singles, air seat, 3 mid-mount hydraulic, 3 pt., 110” rear axle, 741 self leveling loader, 16 speed, 2 remotes. #16003834. (1).....$79,000

1998 John Deere 7410 FWA, 105 hp, PowrQuad transmission, 540/1000 PTO, 3-point hitch with 740 loader, grapple. #16003860. (1).........$67,000

2012 John Deere 8360R FWA, 360 hp with Intel power management, Premium cabview II cab, leather trim, RH/LH electric mirror, dual beam radar sensor, 7” color display, foot throttle, IVT transmission, 1000 PTO, 3 pt., 85cc hydraulic pump, 4 remotes, 710/70R42 dual rear tires with fenders, 480/70R34 dual front tires with fenders, 16 front weights, 2-1400# rear weights. 5 year 3600 hour factory PowerQard warranty remains. #16003845. (2).... . ...........................................$279,500

2008 John Deere 8130 MFWD, deluxe cab, active seat, AutoTrac ready, 16 speed powershift, 4 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, 3-pt., 118” axles, 620/70R42, 480/70R30 fronts, front fenders, radar, HID lights, leather trim, AM/FM, JD 840 loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple fork. #16003715. (1).....................$157,500 2004 John Deere 7920 140 hp, FWA, IVT, Guidance ready, 540/1000 PTO, 3-point, instructional seat, 4 hydraulic outlets, RH joystick, JD 746 loader, bucket, grapple fork.. #16003852........ . ...........................................$126,000

2004 John Deere 7720 140 hp, FWA, 3 hydraulics, deluxe cab, 540/1000 PTO, 3-pt., IVT transmission, 480/80R42 rears, 1 pair rear 450# weights. #16003798. (1).....................$112,500

2012 John Deere 6170R 170 hp, FWA, 520/85R42 rear tires, 2-450# weights per side, 118” axle, rear fender extensions, 420/90R30 front tires with fenders, 20/20 Auto Quad Plus, 3 hydraulics, 540/1000 PTO, 3-point hitch CAT 3, quick hitch, deluxe cab, premium radio, cold weather package, hood guard, H380 loader, 5-tine grapple fork. #16003870. (1)..$160,000 2013 John Deere 6150M FWA, 150 hp, deluxe cab, AutoQuad Plus, 540/1000 PTO, sway control blocks, tool box, passenger seat, power outlet socket, cold start package with H360 loader. #16003882...........................$138,000 2013 John Deere 6150M FWA, 150 hp, deluxe cab, AutoQuad Plus LHR 2, air comfort seat, air conditioning, 540/1000 PTO, sway control blocks, tool box, passenger seat, add storage, cold start package with H360 loader. #16003881...........................$138,000

2010 John Deere 7330 FWA, 125 hp, 20/20 PowrQuad, comfort seat, cold weather package, rotary beacon light, AM/FM, weatherband, 741 loader bucket, 5-tine grapple fork. #16003751 (1).........................................$115,000

2013 John Deere 7280R 280 hp, AP/ IVT prem, CV11 cab, XM satellite/ radio, 63cc hydraulic pump, 4 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, 40,000 triple link suspension, HID lights, quik-tatch with H480 loader. #16003853. (1).$258,500

2012 John Deere 6170R 170 hp, IVT 40K, premium cab, deluxe radio, 3 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, 480/80R46 & 380/85R34 tires, tool box, GS Auto Trac ready, 200 amp alternator, Panorama glass roof, 1 pair 450# inside weights, H480 loader. #16003864......$160,000 2014 John Deere 6170R 170 hp, IVT 40,000, premium cab, radio/XM, 540E/1000/1000E PTO, 520/85R42, 420/90R30, Greenstar AutoTrac ready, cold weather package, 200 amp alternator, Panogram glass roof, 2 pair 450# inside wheel weights with H380 loader. #16003915...........................$182,000

D L SO

2013 John Deere 6140D FWA, 140 hp, cab, air suspension seat, triple remotes deluxe, telescopic draft links, 18.4x38 rears, 14.9x24 fronts, deluxe corner post, loader ready. #12003431. (1)...... . .............................................$85,000 2013 John Deere 6105R FWA, 105 hp, Premium cab, deluxe cab RH console, PowerGard plus LHR 16/16, air comfort seat, air conditioning w/o roof, RH & LH Panorama windshield, 2 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, SWA control blocks, tool box, side extensions, signal interface socket, inner mirror, power outlet socket, passenger seat, rear window wiper, cold start package, fuel heating system. #12003407. (3)........$110,000 John Deere 4630 MFWD, cab, partial powershift, singles with JD 158 loader/ grapple. #16003913. (1).........$22,000

1978 John Deere 4240 cab, 2WD, powershift, singles, 2 hydraulics, 3 pt. with 148 loader & grapple. #16003889. (1). . .............................................$25,500 1966 John Deere 4020 cab, syncro transmission, 23.1-30.00-16 front, 158 loader & grapple, no 3-pt., 2 remotes. #16003637. (4).......................$12,500 2013 John Deere 5100M FWA, 85 hp, 16F/16R power reverser, triple rear & mid mount remotes, 18.4R30 rear tires, 12.4R24 front steering tires, cold weather package, loader available. #12003393. (1).......................$63,500

2013 John Deere 5085M FWA, 85 hp, 16F/16R, exhaust side, SCV triple rear, SCV triple mid, electronic hitch, 19.5L-24 10PR R4, 12.5/80-18, 5M cold weather package, H260 loader. #16003869. (1).......................$55,900 2011 John Deere 3720 FWA, 35 hp, 3 remotes, Dom IT4, cab, air ride seat, hydro transmission, mid PTO, 43x1620R4/27x8.5-15, dual & single rear remotes with 300CX loader. #16003898. (4)..........................................$37,800 John Deere 2010 2WD, gas engine, 540 PTO, 3-point hitch, Farmhand loader. #16003806................................$5500

1988 John Deere 855 2WD, 2 hydraulics, 540 PTO, syncro, loader. #16003877. (4).............................................$8500

2011 Case IH Puma 185 CVT transmission, 155 PTO hp, 3-pt., loader, grapple, bucket teeth. “Only 1250 hours.” #16003726. (1).........$167,000 2011 Case IH Puma 185 MFD, powershift transmission, 155 PTO hp, 3-pt., loader, grapple, bucket teeth. #16003725. 1973 John Deere 4430 with 158 loader, (1).........................................$161,000 QuadRange transmission, 3 hydraulics, no 3-pt. hitch, 18.4x38 duals (50%). 2008 Case IH 180 MFD, cab, CVT transmission, powershift, singles, loader, #16003734. (4).......................$17,500 grapple. #16003795. (1).......$119,500

NEW XL78 rockpicker

2004 Case IH MXU125 MFD, partial powershift, singles, loader. #16003805. (4)..........................................$66,000

1994 Case IH 7220 cab, MFD, powershift, 155 PTO hp, single tires with loader. #16003757 (2).......................$46,950

1982 Case 2290 MFD, powershift, singles with Ezee-On loader. #16003824. (1).. . .............................................$19,500

2007 New Holland T6030 FWA, 95 hp, powershift, 540/1000 PTO, cold weather package, 3 mid mount hydraulics, instructional seat with 840TL loader, grapple, pallet fork, 925 hours. #16003921. (1).......................$68,000

PAYLOADERS & ATTAChment

1999 New Holland 8670 MFWD, powershift, singles, 4 hydraulics, 7514 loader. #16003826. (1).......................$45,000

Fast, clean, tough and efficient. We’ve made the XL-78 to pick rocks faster, and with less dirt in the bucket. They’re tough farm hands that stand up to the rough and tumble world of rock picking and you can depend on them to get your rock picking jobs done quickly and easily. • The XL-78 has a picking width of seven feet. • Large bucket capacity. • The XL-78 dumps rocks 7 feet - plenty of height if you’re using a truck or trailer to haul rocks off the field. • Hydraulic reel drive • Heavy duty, high efficiency parallel drive gearbox.

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)

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

SOLD

IN STOCK 1996 John Deere 7800 145 hp, FWA, partial power shift, singles, 20.8-38” rears, 3-pt., 2-450# weight, 740 loader, grapple. #16003887 (1)..........$61,000

1999 Case IH MX180 MFD, cab, powershift, 20.8R-42, loader, 3-pt., 18F/4R powershift transmission. #16003896. (1)..........................................$65,000

1973 CAT 950 payloader, 3rd function, 5-tine JD grapple. #16003785..$48,000

D L O S

International 1566 cab, 20.8-38 tires. #16003857................................$6200

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2007 John Deere 7-ft. payloader material bucket with grapple, standard pin hookup. #16008041. (1).............$3000

1983 Allis-Chalmers 8070 FWA, cab. #16003909.............................$27,000

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ALL USED COMBINES Retail price less 10% discount, less 25% down payment (applicable JDF pool fund programs, trade equity or cash) plus contract fees @ 0% interest for one year followed by 3.25% for 4 years total of 5 years financing at JDF - o.a.c.

2013 John Deere S680 premium cab & radio, HID light, Auto Trac ready, 2630 display, Pro Drive transmission, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, thickskin rotor, 400 bushel grain tank with folding cover, 650/85R38 dual drive tires, 28LR26 steering tires, fine cut straw chopper with powercast tailboard, “Reconditioned”. 5-year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remaining. #16001459. (1)................ . .......... $56,000 per year - 5 years!!! 2013 John Deere S670 premium cab, XM radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 color Touchscreen Command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top covers, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper. 5-year 3000 hours factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001468......................................... . .......... $44,500 per year - 5 years!!! 2013 John Deere S670 premium cab, XM radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 color Touchscreen Command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top cover, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 520/85R42 dual drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001465......................................... . .......... $43,500 per year - 5 years!!! 2013 John Deere S670 premium cab, XM radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 color Touchscreen Command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top cover, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 520/85R42 dual drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001464. (1)................................... . ............ $43,500 per year 5-years!!! 2013 John Deere S670 premium cab, XM radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 color Touchscreen Command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top cover, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001467. (4)... . .......... $43,500 per year - 5 years!!! 2013 John Deere S670 premium cab, XM radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 color Touchscreen Command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top cover, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001466. (4)................................... . ......... $43,500 per year - 5 years!!!! 2013 John Deere S670 premium cab, XM radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 color Touchscreen Command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top cover, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001463. (4)................................... . .......... $43,000 per year - 5 years!!!

D L O S

AUGER HEADERS

John Deere 930R 30-ft. rigid header, bat reel. #16002384. (1)...................$7500 1996 John Deere 925 25-ft. rigid header, fore/aft, Dial-A-Speed reel control, 30-ft. slat reel, level land. #16002368. (1)..... ...................................................$2500 1993 John Deere 930R 30-ft. auger header. #16002394....................$3500

2013 John Deere S670 premium cab, XM radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 color Touchscreen Command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top cover, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper,520/85R42 dual drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001462. (1)................... . .......... $42,750 per year - 5 years!!! 2013 John Deere S670 premium cab, XM radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 color Touchscreen Command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top cover, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 520/85R42 dual drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001460. (1)................................... . .......... $42,750 per year - 5 years!!! 2012 John Deere S680 premium cab & radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 2630 display, Command Touch Pro Drive transmission, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine straw chopper, 900/60R32 drive tires with 12” axle spacer, 750/60R32 steering tires. #16001448......................................... . .......... $53,500 per year - 5 years!!! 2012 John Deere S670 combine with premium cab, HID lighting, AutoTrac ready, 7” GS3 touch screen color display, 3 speed hydro, heavy duty (thick skin) rotor, extended wear elements, separator tines & top cover, extended wear small grain concaves, heavy duty high torque variable speed laterial tilt feeder house with reverser, 2 speed fine cut chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires with 6.5” spacer, 28L-26 steering tires, 26-ft. high output unloading auger. #16001485...................................Call 2012 John Deere S670 premium cab, HID lighting AutoTrac ready, 7” GS3 touch screen color display, 3 speed hydro, heavy duty (thick skin) rotor, extended wear: elements, separator tines, top cover & small grain concaves, heavy duty high torque variable speed laterial tilt feederhouse with reverser, 2 speed fine cut chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires with 6.5” spacer, 28L-26 steering tires, 26-ft. high output unloading auger. #16001484. (3).............................Call 2012 John Deere S670 combine with premium cab, & radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, GS3 7” Touch color display, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top cover, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 800/75R38 drive tires, 6.5” wheel spacer, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001456......................................... . .......... $45,000 per year - 5 years!!! 2012 John Deere S670 premium cab, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 touch screen color display, 3 speed hydro, heavy duty (thick skin) rotor, Contour Master feederhouse, 2 speed fine cut straw chopper, 520/85R42 dual drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001443. (4)................... . .......... $38,500 per year - 5 years!!! 2012 John Deere S670 combine with premium cab, HID lighting, AutoTrac ready, 7” GS3 touch screen color display, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top covers, 350 bushel tank, 26-ft. unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires, 6.5” axle spacer, 28L-26 steering tires. 5-Year 3000 hour PowrGard warranty remains. #16001382. (4)........ $38,000 per year - 5 years!!!

2011 John Deere 9770STS 360 hp, 3 speed hydro, 20.8x42 dual drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, Command Touch operator control console, Touchset automatic combine adjust, premium header control package, Contour Master feederhouse, bullet rotor, 22.5ft. high speed unload system, fine cut straw chopper. #16001415. (3)........... . .......... $34,500 per year - 5 years!!! 2011 John Deere 9770STS 360 hp, 9.0L engine, 3 speed hydro transmission, 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, Command Touch operator control console, Touchset automatic combine adjust, premium header control package, Contour Master feederhouse, bullet rotor, 22.5-ft. unloading system, fine cut straw chopper. #16001416. (3)........ $34,500 per year - 5 years!!! 2011 John Deere “4WD” 9770STS 3 speed hydro, premium header control, Touchset automatic combine adjust, Contour Master feederhouse, bullet rotor, high capacity 22.5-ft. unloading system, fine cut wide spread straw chopper. #16001308. (1)................... . .......... $34,000 per year - 5 years!!! 2010 John Deere 9770STS 4WD, Premier cab, HID lights, Contour Master feederhouse, 22.5-ft. high speed unloading system, Mauer grain tank extension, 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires. #16001332. (3).......................... . .......... $30,500 per year - 5 years!!! 2009 John Deere 9770STS Performance Plus package, Premier cab, Contour Master feederhouse with reverser, premium header package, high capacity unloading auger, 2 speed straw chopper, 800/65R32 drive tires, 600/65R26 steering tires. #16001263. (1)............ . .......... $29,000 per year - 5 years!!! 2009 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, deluxe header ctonrol, 800/65R32 drive tires, 600/65R-28 steering tires, high speed unloading auger, fine cut wide spread straw chopper. #16001375. (1)................................... . .......... $26,000 per year - 5 years!!! 2008 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, Command Touch operating control, premier header control, Contour Master feederhouse, high speed unload system, fine cut straw chopper with tailboard spreader. #16001434.......... (4)........ $28,000 per year - 5 years!!!

2005 John Deere 9760STS deluxe header controls, Harvest monitor, Touchset concave adjust, 22.5-ft. high capacity unload system, wide spread fine cut straw chopper, 30.5x32 drive tires, 18.4R-26 steering tires, “Reconditioned”. #16001442. (1)................... . .......... $20,500 per year - 5 years!!! 2004 John Deere 9760STS 3 position header height control, Harvest Doc, Touchset concave adjustment, 22.5-ft. high capacity unloading system, twin disk straw spreader, 18.4R-42 dual drive tires, 18.4R-26 steering tires, HID lighting. #16001413. (4).............. . .......... $21,000 per year - 5 years!!! 2004 John Deere 9760STS Contour Master feederhouse, deluxe header controls, Harvest monitor, Touchset concave adjust, 20.5-ft. high capacity unloading system, wide spread fine cut straw chopper, 800/65R32 drive tires, 600/65R28 steering tires, HID lights, in cab draper control, AM/FM stereo. #16001343. (1)................................... . .......... $20,500 per year - 5 years!!! 2002 John Deere 9750STS Premier cab, deluxe header package, Greenstar yield/moisture monitor, 20-ft. high capacity unload auger, wide spread fine cut straw chopper, 800/65R-32 drive tires, 18.4R-26 steering tires, “Reconditioned”. #16001287. (1)....... . .......... $16,500 per year - 5 years!!! 2001 John Deere 9750STS 30.5x32 tires, 18.4x26 rears, chopper. #16001475. (4).................................................Call 2001 John Deere 9750STS variable speed feederhouse, Greenstar monitor with yield, deluxe header controls, 20-ft. unloading auger, fine cut chopper, 800/65R32 drive tires, 16.9x26 steering tires, buddy seat, engine heater, AM/FM/CASS/WB, in cab draper control, service lights, 4-ft. axle spacers. #16001440. (1)..................... . .......... $15,500 per year - 5 years!!!

PICKUP HEADERS

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

2000 John Deere 9650 Walker, small grain deluxe package, field office training seat, 110 volt coolant heater, Delco AM/FM/Cassette with weatherband, straw chopper drive belt, beater grate curtain, 16” axle spacers, “Reconditioned”. #16001390. (4)......... $75,000 1998 John Deere 9610 combine, dual range cylinder, 20-ft. unload auger, hydraulic fore/aft reel control, AM/FM stereo, 30.5x32 drive tires, chaff spreader, windrow attachment. #16001366. (2). . ............................................ $60,500 1997 John Deere 9500 combine with Dial-A-Speed header reel control with hydraulic fore/aft, 20-ft. unloading auger, straw spreader, 24.5x32 drive tires, 14.9x24 steering tires. #16001471. (4)...................... $40,000 1995 John Deere 9600 combine with Dial-A-Matic header height, Dial-ASpeed reel control, hydraulic fore/aft control, variable speed feederhouse with reverser, dual cylinder, field lighting, 30.5x32 drive tires, 14.9x24 steering tires, windrow attachment. #16001425............................ $46,950 1993 John Deere 9600 combine, 260 hp, Dial-A-Speed reel control, hydraulic fore/aft, 20-ft. unloading auger, 30.5x32 drive tires, 14.9x24 steering tires, straw spreader. #16001470. (2). . ............................................ $37,000 1992 John Deere 9600 combine with straw chopper, 260 hp, Dial-A-Speed header control, Harvest Trak monitor, 20-ft. unloading auger, slide away straw chopper with windrow attachment, 30.5x32 drive tires, 14.9x26 steering tires, dual range cylinder. #16001424. (1)......................$36,500 1990 John Deere 9500 2WD with straw chopper, Dial-A-Speed reel, 24.5x32 front, 14.9x24 rear. #16001398. (1).... . ............................................ $37,000 1990 John Deere 9500 conventional combine, hydrostatic transmission, 20-ft. unloading auger, 24.5x32 drive tires, 11x24 steering tires, straw chopper, chaff spreader. #16001428. (1).......... . ............................................ $32,000 1989 John Deere 9600 hydro, 18.4x38 duals, dual speed cylinders, straw chopper & spreader, 20-ft. unloading auger with 930R header. #16001377. (1)......................................... $29,995 1987 John Deere 8820 20-ft. unloading auger, chaff spreader, Dial-A-Speed header height & reel. #16001451. (1). . ............................................ $14,500 1986 John Deere 7720 with 224 header, “good parts combine”. #16001325..... . ............................................... $4975 1985 John Deere 8820 2WD combine with chopper, 20-ft. unloading auger, 255 hp, 6 cylinder. #16001436. (1)..... . ............................................ $13,500 1983 John Deere 8820 30.5x32 tires, chopper, chaff spreader. #16001482. (4).......................................... $19,500

2010 Case IH 8120 2WD, duals, chopper, yield monitor, Guidance Ready, HID lighting, 24-ft. unloading auger, rock trap, electric grain tank cover. #16001430. (1)................................... . .......... $38,000 per year - 5 years!!! 1981 Case IH 1480 hydro combine, 6 cylinder diesel, 210 bushel grain tank, 25-ft. auger header. #16001370..$7950

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FLEX HEADERS

2012 John Deere 640FD 40-ft. draper, pickup reel, AWS air reel attached, crop conveyor auger, headsite automatic header height control. #16002294....... ................................................$94,500 2012 John Deere 635F 35-ft., auger composite fingers. #16002337. (1)..$42,000 2012 John Deere 635F 35-ft., auger composite fingers. #16002336. (1)..$42,000 2012 John Deere 635F 35-ft., auger composite fingers, one piece spare knife. #16002333..............................$42,000 2012 John Deere 635F 35-ft. pickup reel. #16002327..............................$42,000 2011 John Deere 635F 35-ft. composite auger fingers, finger reel. #16002230.. ................................................$39,500 2009 John Deere 635 35-ft., finger reel. #16002386..............................$33,000 2009 John Deere 635 35-ft., Crary air reel. #16002370. (1)........................$27,500 2006 John Deere 635F 35-ft., finger reel. #16002237..............................$25,000 2006 John Deere 635F 35-ft., pickup reel, composite fingers, high stone dam. #16002264..............................$25,000 2005 John Deere 635F 35-ft., header height & Contour sensors with 2008 Crary air reel. #16002316. (2)..$25,000 2004 John Deere 635F 35-ft., pickup reel. #16002395..............................$25,000 2004 John Deere 635F auger composite fingers. #16002271. (4)...........$21,000 2004 John Deere 635F auger composite fingers, HH sensing & Contour sensor. #16002243. (3)........................$21,000 2001 John Deere 930F 30-ft., pickup reel. #16002288. (1)........................$13,500 1999 John Deere 930F 30-ft., finger reel. #16002362. (1)........................$12,500 1998 John Deere 930F 30-ft., fore & aft reel control, poly-skid plates. #16002371. (1)............................................$10,500 1994 John Deere 930F 30-ft. with integral air finger reel. #16002329.......$12,500 1994 John Deere 930F 30-ft. header. #16002359. (2)........................$12,500

2005 MacDon 974 36-ft. draper, JD 60 series adapter, pickup reel. #16002242. (2)............................................$34,000 2003 Case IH 1020 30-ft., pickup reel. #16002268.................................$6500

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2011 John Deere 635D 35-ft., poly tine pickup reel, road transport with lights. #16002369. (1)........................$54,000 2010 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel with transportation kit. #16002330........ ................................................$54,000 2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft. with transportation kit. #16002252.........$48,000 2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel, with transportation kit. #16002224........ ................................................$45,000 2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft., transportation kit. #16002259..................$45,000 2009 Honey Bee 42-ft. with JD 70 Series hook ups, pickup reel, road transport system. #16002440. (3)...........$49,000 2007 Honey Bee 422 42-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit, JD hook up. #16002441. ............................$48,000 2005 MacDon 974 36-ft. flex draper header, JD 60 series adapter, pickup reel. #16002242. (2)........................$35,000 2003 MacDon 963 36-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit, 60 Series JD adapter. #16002193..............................$21,000 1998 MacDon 962 36-ft., pickup reel, transport. #16002278. (4)........$14,000

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2013 John Deere W110 self-propelled, 600-65R28 radial bar tires, hydraulic centerlink, external booster spring, engine fan baffle, auxiliary lift valve, training seat, knife/reel speed module with 160A 16-ft. header. #16006818. (1)........................................ $118,000 2010 John Deere A400 self-propelled, turf tires, drive @ 60%, steer @ 100% on left and 10% on right, 18-ft. sickle head, has header power reverse, float and tilt, steel on steel rolls, cab with air, air spring suspension. #16006812..... . ............................................ $82,500

1992 Case IH 8820 with 16-ft. auger head, conditioner, 21-ft. draper header, pickup reel. #16006810. (1)... $24,000 1984 Versatile 4400 cab, air, gas engine with 22-ft. double swath platform. #16006744. (4)......................... $7000

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2003 John Deere 956 106” rotary MoCo, tongue 1 3 / 8 ” hookup, header tilt. #16007366. (3)...................... $19,500

1992 John Deere 1600 MoCo, wide roll, 1000 RPM, 16-ft., equal angle hitch & jack. #16006397. (4)................. $4500

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1989 John Deere 590 pull type, 25-ft. header. #16006777 (1)............. $3500

2010 Case IH HDX182 18-ft. swing tongue mower conditioner. #16006773. (1).... . ............................................ $27,500 2000 New Holland 1441 15-ft. mower conditioner, 3 pt. swivel. #16009939. (1).......................................... $12,000

2005 MacDon 922 16-ft. auger header with conditioner, fits 9352I MacDon swather. #16006732. (1)........ $12,000

Trailtech B380 swather trailer. #16006778. (1)............................................... $2900

HEADER TRAILERS Horst 36-ft. header trailer. #13012353....... ................................................... $6500 AW C H C 3 6 3 6 - f t . h e a d e r t ra i l e r. #13012336................................. $6500

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AW C H C 3 6 3 6 - f t . h e a d e r t ra i l e r. #13012333................................. $6500 AW C H C 3 6 3 6 - f t . h e a d e r t ra i l e r. #13012330................................. $6500

JOHN DEERE 1990 John Deere 535 regular pickup, twine, 1000 PTO, bale pushbar. #16006757. (1)......................... $6500 CASE IH

2013 John Deere 569 Premium coveredge surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale kicker, 2630 display, only 2475 bales. #16007368. (1)...................... $52,500 2013 John Deere 569 1-3/8” 1000 rpm hookup, 21.5L-16.1 rim & tires, Megawide Plus pickup, pushbar, coveredge surface wrap, hydraulic pickup lift, mounting brackets, Comfort Guard. #16006798............................ $45,000 2013 John Deere 569 1-3/8” 1000 rpm hookup, 21.5L-16.1 rim & tires, Megawide Plus pickup, pushbar, coveredge surface wrap, hydraulic pickup lift, mounting brackets, Comfort Guard. #16006797. (1)...................... $45,000 2013 John Deere 569 1-3/8” 1000 rpm PTO hookup, 21.5L-16.1 tires, Megawide Plus pickup, pushbar, coveredge surface wrap, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006801. (4)...................... $43,500 2012 John Deere 568 1000 rpm hookup, 21.5L-16.1 10-ply tires, Megawide pickup, push bar, coveredge surface wrap, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006788. (3).......................................... $41,000 2010 John Deere 568 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, Megawide Plus pickup, pushbar, coveredge surface wrap & twine, hydraulic pickup lift. #16009940. (3)....... . ............................................ $38,800 2010 John Deere 568 1000 PTO, 21.5L16.1, 10 ply tires, Megawide Plus pickup, pushbar, dual gauge wheels, hydraulic pickup, twine & netwrap. #16006803. (1)...................... $32,000 2009 John Deere 568 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 flotation tires, hydraulic lift Megawide pickup dual gauge wheels. #16006438. (1)........... . ............................................ $35,500 2008 John Deere 568 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 5-ft. bale width, 21.5L-16.1, 10 ply tires, Megawide plus pickup, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006764. (1)...................... $35,000 2008 John Deere 568 1000 PTO, dual gauge wheels, bale kicker, hydraulic pickup, surface wrap system. #16006791. (1)...................... $29,500

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2004 Hesston 4760 31.5x34.4 bale, 91” pickup, 21.5L-16.1 tires. #16006785. (3)............................................$48,000

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2010 Case IH RB564 480/45-17 flotation tires, hydraulic pickup, mesh wrap, wide pickup, extra sweep. #16006441. (1).......................................... $24,950 2010 Case IH RB564 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale ramp. #16006766. (3)............ $23,500 2006 Case IH RBX563 1000 PTO, big tires, bale kicker, surface wrap. #16006313 (3)...................... $14,950 HESSTON

2001 Hesston 856A 540 PTO, twine only. #16006365. (1)......................... $8995 NEW HOLLAND 2007 New Holland BR780A bale ramp, xtra sweep pickup, surface wrap, gauge wheels, 1000 PTO, Bale Command Plus. #16007361................... $16,000 VERMEER 2006 Vermeer 605M 21.5x16 flotation tires, heavy duty bale ramp, hydraulic pickup lift, surface wrap. #16006422. (3).......................................... $16,900

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

Consumer Products

U n i v e r t h H T 4 2 h e a d e r t r a i l e r. #16010049................................. $6000 U n i v e r t h H T 4 2 h e a d e r t r a i l e r. #16010048................................. $6000 30-ft. header trailer. #16002387....... $1750

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2007 John Deere 568 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 31x13.5 tires, pushbar, Megawide pickup, hydraulic pickup. #16006806............................ $32,000 2007 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, slip clutch alert & speed sensor, bale pushbar, variable core valve, hydraulic pickup lift. #16009932....................... $31,500 2007 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, surface wrap, 31x13.5-15 tires, bale pushbar, 1000 PTO. #16009934. (4).. . ............................................ $31,000 2007 John Deere 568 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, Megawide Plus pickup, push bar, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006781. (4)... . ............................................ $29,500 2007 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift, 31x13.5 8PR tires, bale pushbar. #16006819. (4)..$28,500 2004 John Deere 567 Megawide pickup, 540 PTO, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup lift, surface wrap. #16006796.. . ............................................ $19,500 2004 John Deere 567 Megawide pickup, twine only, 540 PTO, bale pushbar, hydraulic pickup lift. #16009937. (1)... . ............................................ $15,000 2002 John Deere 567 Megawide, pushbar, twine tie, 540 PTO. #16006693. (4).... . ............................................ $15,500 2002 John Deere 567 regular pickup, twine, 1000 PTO, bale push bar. #16006793. (4)...................... $13,500 2001 John Deere 567 1000 PTO, Mega tooth pickup, pushbar, twine, no wrap. #16006709. (4)...................... $15,350 2000 John Deere 566 regular pickup, twine, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, 31.13.5-PR hi flotation tires. #16006783............................ $13,000 2000 John Deere 566 regular pickup with gauge wheels, pushbar, 31x13.5 tires, twine tie. #16009938. (4).......... $9900 1996 John Deere 535 pushbar, hydraulic pickup. #16006747. (4)............. $5750 1995 John Deere 535 twine tie, 540 PTO, bale ramp, Megawide pickup, gauge wheels. #16007374.................. $4995 1990 John Deere 535 regular pickup, twine only, 1000 PTO. #16006743. (4) . ............................................... $7350

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2008 John Deere 850D Gator, 4WD, diesel, extreme terrain tires, deluxe light kit, horn kit, front fender kit, deluxe outdoor package. #16007492. (1)...... . ............................................ $13,250 2011 John Deere 72” Powertach front blade, fits JD 825i gator. #16007480.. . ............................................... $1995 2009 John Deere X324 lawn tractor, 4-wheel steer, Kawasaki 22 hp, hydro, 48” mower deck. 16007273. (3)..$3250 2007 John Deere X320 lawn tractor, 48” deck. #16007449...................... $2750 2004 John Deere L111 20 hp lawn tractor, 42” deck, automatic transmission. #16007456................................. $595

Scours – What are they?

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By Lindsay Chichester, UNL Extension Educator; Dr. Dee Griffin, Feedlot Production Management Veterinarian and Professor; and Dr. Richard Randle, UNL Professor of Veterinary Medicine The temperatures are warming up, we have gotten a little bit of rain, the grass is starting to grow, and your calves may be susceptible to scours, or diarrhea. Diarrhea disrupts the normal absorption of fluids, nutrients, and chemical electrolytes such as sodium and potassium from the intestines, resulting in the calf becoming very dehydrated and metabolically imbalanced. Loss of essential body fluids and electrolytes leads to acid build up (acidosis) which may contribute to diarrhea and possibly death. Scours can be caused by viruses, bacteria, protozoa, nutritional imbalances, or a combination of any of those. If faced with scours it is important to immediately identify which type of disease you are dealing with so that a treatment plan can be made with your veterinarian. Scours can occur at any time of the year, not just during the birthing season, but newborn calves up to a month of age are the most susceptible. Diligent observation, appropriate nutrition, environmental awareness, proper sanitation, and care of the calf are things that should be taken into consideration to decrease the incidence of scours with your animals.    Virus: Depending on the environment and the virus, a virus can survive in an environment for varying periods of time. Viruses cause diarrhea by entering the body via the mouth. Once inside the calf, the virus will attach itself to healthy cells and will reprogram a healthy cell to either die or alter the function. A young calf can start to show symptoms within three days. Common types of viral scours are rotavirus and coronavirus both of which destroy the cells lining the small intestine resulting in diarrhea and dehydration. BVD (Bovine Virus Diarrhea) is another cattle virus that can cause diarrhea, but it is not typically associated with calf diarrhea.   Young calves are particularly susceptible to viral diseases; and adult and/or older juvenile beef animals can be asymptomatic carriers of a virus. This means they can pass viral agents to other animals without showing any signs of illness themselves.  Antibiotics do not work against viruses. There are vaccines, that when given to the cow, can provide antibodies through the colostrum (first milk) to the calf.   Bacteria: Bacteria are single-celled, microscopic organisms that can reproduce on their own. Like a virus, they can survive in the environment, as well as enter and infect a host. Bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics. It is important to keep in mind that since bacteria are living organisms, they are adaptable and can produce strains that become and are resistant to antibiotics. Common causes of bacterial scours in young animals include: Salmonella, Escherichia coli (E. coli), and Clostridium perfringes (enterotoxemia).    Salmonella infection in a herd can come from contact with other livestock, birds, cats, rodents, the water supply, or human carriers. Salmonella produces a potent toxin which can be very devastating and cause a high morbidity and mortality rate, requiring environmental management and intense therapy for the animal. Salmonella rapidly develops resistance to antibiotics; it should be treated carefully and with a veterinarian’s guidance. Some of the symptoms include diarrhea, blood and fibrin in the feces, extreme depression, and elevated temperature. Salmonella infection in baby calves is typically fatal. Most importantly, Salmonella can cause life threating disease in humans. Therefore, isolate the clinically affected calf away from other animals, be extremely clean in your personal hygiene when working with affected animals, and keep others, especially children away from calves affected with Salmonella.    E. coli is the most common cause of bacterial scours. E. coli K99 bacteria attaches itself to the epithelial lining of intestines, ultimately resulting in voluminous diarrhea. Another type of E. coli is attaching and effacing E. coli, which attaches to the cell, resulting in cell death and changes the function of the intestine so that it cannot properly absorb fluid or properly digest nutrients. Intestinal linings generally have tremendous healing capacity, but if the damage is severe there could be lifetime problems for the animal.    Clostridium perfringes infections are also known as enterotoxemia. Enterotoxemia is fatal and is caused by toxins released by various types of Clostridium perfringes. This disease has a sudden onset; animals will become listless, strain or kick at their abdomen, and display uneasiness. This usually follows a change in weather, a change in the cow’s feed, or a change in management practices that will disrupt the nursing cycle for a longer than normal period of time. The hungry calf may then consume a large amount of milk, creating an environment in the gut conducive to growth and continued on page A65

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Scours – What are they?

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production of toxins by Clostridial organisms.    Protozoa: Protozoa are a type of living parasite that adhere to or invade the lining of the intestine, eventually rupturing the epithelial cells. Protozoa can be the cause of diarrhea in young animals, including cryptosporidia and coccida. The oocysts (eggs) of these protozoa can survive for months in the environment, even in pastures/pens that have been vacant. Animals are infected when they consume contaminated feed or water, graze contaminated pasture, or lick a dirty hair coat. Again, older animals may be carriers without showing signs. Cryptosporidiosis is of particular concern because there is no effective treatment available and it is zoonotic, meaning it can be transmitted to humans causing severe diarrhea.   Stress and nutrition: Stress and nutritional excess can also cause scours. Anything that may disrupt the normal nursing pattern - moving to a different pen/pasture, vaccinating, castration, even storms and extreme weather changes/ conditions may cause enough stress to disrupt the nursing pattern. These scours will generally clear up in a few days, or once the stressor is removed. Nutritional scours can often be identified by white fecal matter which is undigested milk that has passed through the system.    Prevention: Two important things you need to know about scours; 1) it is critical to get high quality colostrum into the animal as soon as possible after birth. Cows that have had their immune systems properly prepared prior to giving birth will have high quality colostrum. The birthing environment should provide a quiet environment and attention must be paid to letting or assist bonding between the cow and calf. 2) An equally important preventative measure is to protect the calf from fecal-oral contamination during the first few weeks of life. The best reference you can study in this regard is the UNL-Sandhills Calving System (http://beef.unl.edu/ beefreports/symp-2007-17-xx.shtml).   Treatment options: Oral fluids are the most important life-saving treatment you can provide. Any number of oral electrolyte preparations can be found from your veterinarian and animal health stores. Visit with your veterinarian about treatment options and methods for delivering oral electrolytes. While antibiotics are the first thing on everyone’s mind, generally, antibiotics have little if any effect on the outcome. Keeping the scouring calf hydrated and its electrolytes balanced is far more likely to save the animal’s life than an antibiotic. Because managing disease in very young animals requires intense attention to details it is important for you to visit with your veterinarian. As a reminder: Scours are considered to be a zoonotic disease, which means it is transferable from animal to human. If working with or treating calves with scours, you should wear disposable gloves and/or wash your hands and clothing thoroughly. Do not wear dirty or contaminated shoes into the house. Wash and sanitize equipment that has come in contact with the sick animals, their bedding, or pen/pastures. Do not put dirty hands in your mouth or near your face, do not touch or hold small children, or pets. If you or a family member gets sick with diarrhea or abdominal cramping, let your doctor know you may have been exposed to livestock with scours so a quick and accurate diagnosis can be made. ##### The Meridian Bridge built in 1924 was the first structure built across the Missouri River in South Dakota. ##### The U.S.S. South Dakota was the most decorated battleship during World War II.

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2-2007 International 9400i Cat C15, 550 hp, 10 speed, engine brake, air suspension................................. $29,900

2003 Kenworth T600 Cat C15, 475 hp, 13 speed, 86” studio sleeper, VIT interior, new paint...................... $37,500

2007 Peterbilt 357, Cat C15, 550 hp, 18 speed, engine brake, 46,000 lb. rears, 3-way lockers, LOW miles............... $74,500

2007 Freightliner Columbia 14.0L Detroit, 10 speed Ultrashift, New ITB box, lift axle, wireless remotes, pintle hitch. Buy one that’s ready or build one your way........................ $76,100

2004 Freightliner Columbia Detroit Series 60, 435 hp, Auto shift, pintle hitch, 19-ft. grain box, air ride, very recent engine overhaul......................................... Call

8-2007 Peterbilt 379 Cat C13, 470 hp, 18 speed Auto shift, engine brake, 36” flat top sleeper........................... $62,500

2-2007 Kenworth T600, Cat, 10 speed Ultrashift, VIT interior, 72” ADAC sleeper. We are going to day cab some of these. Will make nice tractors or box trucks .............................................. $31,500

2007 Peterbilt 379 EXHD Cat C15, 475 hp, 18 speed, air ride cab, 63” flat top sleeper, Pro Tech headache rack.... $74,500

2000 Freightliner Century Cat 12, 430 hp, Auto shift transmission, air ride, 19-ft. 6” grain box, roll tarp........................ Call

4-2007 Freightliner Columbia daycabs, Series 60, 10 speed Ultrashift, engine brake, air ride, the right length for a 19-ft. grain box........................ $39,500

2007 Freightliner Columbia, Series 60, Ultrashift, engine brake, New ITB grain body, wireless remotes.................... $66,400

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2006 Sterling AT9500, MBE4000, 460 hp, 10 speed, engine brake, new paint, 488,000 miles.................................. $35,500

2004 International 9400i ISX Cummins, 450 hp, 10 speed, engine brake, 72” sleeper, 24.5 wheels................. $28,500

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2006 Freightliner Century Cat C15, 475 hp, engine brake, 13 speed, air suspension................................. $27,500

2007 Kenworth W900 Cat C15, 550 hp, 13 speed, VIT interior, super clean................................................Call

2005 Freightliner Columbia Cat 15, 435 hp, 10 speed, engine brake.................................... $35,000

2007 Kenworth T600 Cat C15, 430 hp, Ultrashift, VIT interior, new ITB box, pintle hitch, wireless remote...................... Call

2-2007 Freightliner Columbia MBE4000, 450 hp, 10 speed Ultrashift, engine brake, 70” midroof sleeper.............. $29,500

1993 Freightliner Detroit Series 60, 9 speed, air ride suspension, nice daycab..................................... $24,500

2006 International 9400i Cummins ISX, 435 hp, 10 speed Auto shift, engine brake, air ride....................... $35,000

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2005 Peterbilt 385 daycab. 1988 Kenworth T800 daycab. 1988 Utility 45-ft. flatbed.

2007 GMC T7500 24-ft. box, tommy lift, roll up door..................... $29,500

8-2006 Sterling AT9500 MBE4000, 460 hp, 10 speed, engine brake, 3.90 ratio, rust free, miles in the 4’s and 5’s................. $29,500 to $32,500

1993 White/GMC WIA64 Series 60, 12.7, engine brake, 9 speed, 48” midroof sleeper, nice clean older truck................................................. $17,500

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Many new trailers coming in, many different specs and options to choose from. Call Dave to rent a new hopper for harvest.

2-2015 Jets, ag hoppers, sight windows, vented slopes, LED lights, 96” wide, 68” sides • 1-40-ft. air ride, pintle hitch • 2-40-ft. air ride • 2-40-ft. spring ride • 1-2014 spring ride remaining

1999 Ledwell 48-ft. hydraulic tail dropdeck, hydraulic winch............... $26,500

1981 International 1754 DT466 9.0L engine, 5+2, 18-ft. box, removable sides, very nice truck........................................... Call

1997 Western hopper, 29-ftx96”x72”, tandem axle dolly, all air ride, telescopic hitch, pintle hitch....................... Call

2015 Timpte 40-ft.x96”x66”, ag hoppers, reverse hydraulic traps, bullet lights, electric tarp, splash guards....................... Call All new hoppers availabe for rent.

1955 Trailmobile 40-ft.x96” flatbed, spring suspension, wood deck 10 winches...........................................$7000

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2005 Wilson end dump pup, 13-ft. tub, 29-ft. overall length, spring ride........................................ $17,500

3-2014 Felling dropdecks, 53-ft.x102”, 3 axle, air ride, beaver tail, steel.............. Starting at $39,900 2006 JCB 508C 4x4 telehandler, 8000 lb. capacity, 2 stage boom, 41-ft. height reach, canopy.................................. $32,500

2004 GMC 7500 Toter & 2007 Terry Quantum 35.5-ft., Cat, Allison Auto, air ride, 4 slides, dual A/C, generator, fireplace, beautiful setup......................GMC... $35,000 .............................................Terry... $31,000

2015 Timpte 50-ft.x96”x72”, ag hoppers, electric tarp, hydraulic traps, rear lift axle, air ride, silver metallic................................ Call

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1974 Fruehauf 24-ft. hopper pup, 4 axle, spring suspension, telescopic hitch................................ $14,000

2005 Aztec drop deck, 53-ft. x 102”, 13-ft. upper deck, 40-ft. lower deck, tandem axle..................................... $14,500

2015 Timpte 50-ft.x96”x72”, ag hoppers, bullet lights, manual tarp, extra flaps, air ride, SS front corners........................................ Call 2013 Jet sidedump, 45-ft.x102”, tri axle, air ride, electric tarp, push block, LED lights..................................................Call

2015 Jet sidedump, 46-ft. tri axle, rear lift axle, air ride, gray in color...............................................Call 2003 Trail-Eze 48-ft.x102”, hydraulic tail and 4-ft. flip, Braden winch, stake pockets............................................ $29,500

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2014 XL 55-ton lowboy, cheater neck, self contained hydraulic detach, 53-ft. x 102”, air ride, 7 position ride height, pinned for 4th axle..................................... Call

1-1979 and 1-1981 Heil stainless steel, insulated, 7250 gallon, clean tankers................................... $17,500

2007 Trail-Eze TE80HT 40-ton hydraulic tail drop deck, hydraulic winch............................................... $39,500

2012 Dakota 43-ft. belly dumps, tri axle, air ride suspension, inside fenders, LED lights.......................... $44,000

1997 Dorsey reefer van, 53-ft.x102”, air ride suspension, sliding tandems, cold chute.....................................................$8950

July 2014

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• Bridge Beams - Steel, Timber • • Treated Timber Decking • • Concrete Eco Blocks • Call Mark at Bauer & Buck Construction (406) 880-5473

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THANK YOU!!! Thank you to

CHS Hoven Equipment Moodie Implement Simons Petroleum and Up Front Solutions - Grant Ostby for sponsoring our Glacier County Project Day and supporting 4-H!

~ Glacier County 4-H

WANT TO BUY:

New Holland bale wagons. Model 1032, 1033, 1036, or 1037.

Grace Rooney and Camielle Bradley each planted a pto of herbs at the Glacier County 4-H Project Day to take home and grow throughout the summer. 4-Hers were exposed to various interests at Project Day, including gardening. Photo by Vicki Bradley.

Safely moving farm equipment on public roads can be a challenge

By Marilyn Thelen, Michigan State University Extension equipment is large and the driver may need “I thought I was going to be an eye-witness to swing to the left or the right to make the to an accident and I couldn’t do anything to turn into the drive. Drivers should not asprevent it.” sume that the equipment is moving over to Moving equipment from one field to anallow them to pass. Check for blinkers on the other during planting season is a common tractor, hand-signals from the driver or the event. In this case, the farmer was using presence of a driveway, and then wait to see a semi-truck and trailer to move supplies if the equipment is in fact turning. This will needed for planting corn. Even with a vehicle only take a few seconds and once the turn is designed for the road, there are risks. Large complete, the road is clear for travel. trucks do not come up to speed quickly and A little patience goes a long way when often need to make wide turns to enter into sharing the road with farm equipment. Folfield drives. lowing equipment at 20 miles per hour for Now, back to my scary eyewitness actwo miles may seem like a lifetime, but it count. The semi pulled out of the field when takes only six minutes of your time, which is no traffic was in sight, but soon after, a pasabout the same as waiting for two stoplights. senger car with a driver on his cell phone While traveling rural roads, motorist crested the hill behind the semi. The driver of should: the car saw the slow-moving truck and was • Slow down immediately at the first sign able to adjust his speed, but I could see that of farm equipment ahead. the driver was very impatient. The semi was • Be patient and wait for an opportunity only traveling one-third of a mile to the next to safely pass. Normal traffic rules apply, so field. To enter the field, the truck needed to don’t pass in a no passing zone. make a right turn. While this is not as risky • Approach on-coming farm equipment as a left-hand turn, it did require the truck to cautiously; impatient motorist following the pull into the left lane to maneuver into the equipment may try to pass and enter your small field drive. At that moment, the car lane, or the wide equipment may make your considered passing the truck on the right! passage way narrow. This move would have certainly led to an acFarmers traveling rural roads with equipcident, damaging both vehicles and possibly ment should: injuring the occupants of the car. Fortunately, • Mount a Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) the driver of the car decided to wait, but did emblem to all tractors, combines and impleshow his frustration by squealing his tires as ments transported on public roads. he sped away. • Use flashing amber lights when traveling This story highlights two of the common public roads. causes of farm equipment and motor vehicle • Consider pulling off the road when safe to accidents: rear-end collisions and passing allow traffic to pass, especially if traffic is pilwhen equipment is turning into a farm or ing up and you are traveling a long distance. field drive. • Use turn signals, proper hand signals or Rear-end collisions an escort vehicle to communicate turning Motorists traveling on rural roads should intentions to motorists. be on the lookout for farm equipment; flash• Do not allow equipment to cross the cening lights, slow-moving vehicle signs and terline when visibility is poor (dark, curve, vehicles that don’t look like a passenger car hill, etc.). or light truck are signs to slow down and see Farmers and motorist share the roads in what is in the road ahead. Farm equipment rural areas. Having patience and following a travels slow, maybe just 15 miles per hour. At few simple rules can make this a safe experithis speed, a car approaching from behind at ence for both parties. 55 miles per hour has only about 300 feet to For more information on road safety, read stop. That is just five seconds. Looking down “Farmers and motorists can work together at the radio dial or glancing at a cell phone to prevent traffic collisions involving farm could take precious seconds away from that equipment” from Michigan State University stop time. Extension (http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/ Passing while turning farmers_and_motorists_can_work_together_ Farmers often use public roads when to_prevent_traffic_collisions_invol). moving equipment from field to field. Farm

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3V Distributing, Conrad ......................................A27 Abilene Machine Inc, Abilene KS .......................C42 Action Toys, Billings ............................................C64 Affordable Construction Equipment, Billings & Bozeman ........................................................B27 Ag Trucks & Equipment, Great Falls . C20, C21, C23 Ag West Distributing Co., Great Falls .................A16 Ag Wise, Kremlin ................................................A32 Agri-Tech West, Moccassin ......................... A54, C4 American Manufacturing, Hogeland ...................C40 American Pipe, Cut Bank ...................................A17 Automotive Machine Inc., Great Falls ...................A2 BASF ..................................................................C59 Bass Auction Co. Inc., Lewistown .......................B28 Bell Motor Co., Cut Bank ......................................B6 Ben Taylor, Valier & Shelby .................................C67 Ben’s Auto, Truck, Trailer Sales, Roundup...........C22 Big Equipment Co., Havre ..................................B13 Big Iron, Stock Auction Company .......................A30 Big Sky Equipment, Conrad ...................... A24, A25 Big Sky Hydraulics, Great Falls ..........................C36 Big Sky Sawmill & Wood Products, Vaughn..........B6 Bill’s Service & Repair, Conrad ...........................C44 Border Plains Equipment, Glasgow ....................C45 Bouma Truck Sales, Choteau, Great Falls ... INSERT BTI Feeds, Cut Bank ..........................................C67 Buckley Auction ..................................................B26 C&B Operations, LLC, John Deere ........... A50, A51 Cascade Machine & Supply, Great Falls ... A44, C63 Charles Moore, Inc. Miles City ..............................B3 Chic Harbine Sales, Missoula.............................B25 Circle G Salvage, Walhalla, ND ............................C4 Circle S Seeds, of Montana, Three Forks .............A4 Clearview Seed, Denton .....................................C49 Clearwater Montana Properties, Jim Bouma, Choteau............................................................B4 Courtesy Ford, Conrad .......................................B23 Cox Ranch Equipment, Winston .........................B26 Crazy Mountain Fabrication, Travis Klein, Big Timber ..............................................................A6 Cut Bank Tire, Cut Bank .....................................A17 Dave’s Repair LLC, Charlo ...................................C3 Denny’s Service & Repair, Black Eagle ..............C58 DeVoe’s, Valier ......................................................C8 Dick Irvin Trucking, Shelby ....................................C4 Diesel Power Parts & Machine, Missoula ...........B11 Dietz Auto & Truck Salvage, Billings ...................B29 Dirkes’, Fairfield & Choteau ................................C36 Doane Western of Montana, Bozeman...............A18 Dry Fork Ag, Ledger ...........................................C52 Durnell Fencing, Valier ........................................C22 Eagle Equipment, Belgrade ................................A34 East Slope Kennel & Game Bird Farm, Conrad....B4

Index Enduraplas, Neche ND .......................................C42 Equipment Connection, Columbia Falls..... B14, B15 Escrow Montana LLC, Whitefish .........................A68 Farm Equipment Sales, Glasgow, Plentywood, Culbertson, Circle ........ A59, A60, A61, A62, A63 Farm Tech, (Doug Weist) Choteau ......................A44 First State Bank, Shelby .....................................A49 Fisher Metal Products, Fort Benton ...........C62, C66 Flaman Rentals ..................................................C31 Flaman Sales & Rental, Power .................. A19, A65 Fosse Insurance Agency, Great Falls .................A58 Fraser’s Oil Inc., Inverness .................................C18 Frieling’s Agricultural Equipment, Great Falls ........... ...................A11, A21, A37, C11, C17, C41, C57 Frontline Ag Dillon (formerly Dillon Imp), Dillon ..C19 Frontline Ag, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Dillon ..... .................................... A36, C27, C28, C29, C30 Fuson Excavation & Trucking, Conrad ................A68 Gerber’s, Great Falls.................................. A20, C54 Get ‘Er Done, Brady ............................................A40 GL Appraisal & Brokerage, Glenn Larson, Opheim .. .......................................................................B24 Golden Harvest Seeds, Big Sandy .....................C37 Grandberg Autobody Repair, Havre ...................A18 Greyn Fertilizer, Choteau, Dutton, Valier ............C39 Grossenburg Equipment, Winner, Pierre, Philip SD, Wayne, Bloomfield, Harrington, Laurel NE .....A29 H & H Spreading, Conrad .....................................B4 Harris Custom Swathing, Conrad .......................A56 Heartland Seed Company, Moccasin .................C56 Hedman, Inc, Brett Hedman, Grass Range ..........C5 Helfert’s Helena Farm Supply, East Helena ........B30 Henke Enterprises, Chester ..............................A38 Henry Building Systems Dealers ........................A46 Highline Communications, Cut Bank ..................A20 Hi-Hog Equipment ................................................B1 Hoven Equipment Co., Great Falls ..........B7, B8, B9 Huggy Bear’s Consignment, Cut Bank .................B5 I-State Truck Center, Missoula ............................B29 ITB (Intercontinental Truck Body), Conrad ..........C33 J & M Trailer Sales, Laurel ..................................A33 J.A.R.R., Choteau ...............................................C62 Jamieson Motors, Inc., Chinook ................ B12, B28 Jim Nielsen Trucks & Parts, Butte .......................B23 Joe Judisch Custom Swathing & Baling, ConradA29 Lane Judisch Swathing, Conrad .........................A19 K.R. Rauch Company, Billings ..............................C9 Krogmann Mfg. ...................................................B26 Kuhn North America ...........................................C34 Lewis Cattle Oiler Co, Russ Baker........................C4

Lewistown Honda, Lewistown..............A58, C2, C62 LM Machinery, Missoula .....................................A14 Lost Valley Fence, Fairfield .................................C51 M & M Salvage, Havre ........................................A34 M & R Seed Cleaning, Watford City, ND ...............C2 M & W Machine, Three Forks .............................A12 MH Equipment & Truck Repair, Billings ..............C50 Midland Implement , Billings ...............................A46 Milk River Co-op, Big Sandy, Chinook, Havre, Malta, Rudyard, Turner ................................................A5 MK Industries .....................................................C47 Montana Metal Fabrications, Inc, Great Falls .....A46 Montana Post Driver, Gold Creek .......................A36 Montana Post Frame, Townsend .........................B14 Montana Quality Structures, Stevensville ...........A16 Montana Shed Center, Great Falls .......................A9 Moodie Implement, Havre, Lewistown, Great Falls, Livingston, Belgrade................A9, A41, A42, A43 Motor Power, Great Falls ....................................C58 Mountain Equipment, Belgrade ..........................A31 MT Tractors, Matt Pendergast, Stevensville ........B10 Musselshell Valley Equipment, Roundup ...C24, C25 New Holland of Belgrade, Belgrade ....................C68 New Homes of the Future, Billings .....................A48 Northern Chrysler, Cut Bank ................................C3 Northern Ford, Cut Bank ....................................A45 Northern Hydraulics, Great Falls ........................C65 Northern Prairie Auto Sales, Wolf Point ..............C53 Northwest Plastics, Libby ...................................A28 Pacific Recycling, Great Falls ...............................A3 Parsons Farm & Ranch Realty, Lewistown .........A48 Patty Seaman Homes, Kalispell ...........................C5 Performance Ag Services, Conrad .....................C40 Pioneer West, Inc................................................C48 Power Motors Implement, Fort Benton ...............A21 Price Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula ..........B11 Pure Bliss Cycle Sales, Conrad ..........................C22 R & L Seed & Machine LLC, Geyser ..................B26 Rainbow Irrigation & Equipment, Chinook ..........A53 RDO Equipment, Billings ....................................A30 Reddig Equipment & Repair, Kalispell ................C43 Rock Bottom Fencing, Chinook ............................A8 Rockwell Scales, Simms.....................................A54 Roger Rader, Inc, Sun River ...............................A48 Rydelle Enterprises, Marion Jones, Drummond .C51 Scenic City Trailer Sales, Belgrade .....................C10 SeedMaster ........................................................A22 Seubert Insurance, Chester, Shelby ...................C33 Shobe Auction & United Country Realty, Lewistown .......................................................................C54

Shop Specialties, Ronan ...........................C49, C53 Shortline Ag, Inc, Scobey .......................... A23, C24 Sod Buster Sales, Polson ............................ A30, B2 Specialty Tool & Attachment, Cody WY ..............A33 Steel Etc, Great Falls .........................................A39 Steinhatchee, Lance Nelson, Stevensville..........C38 Stock Drive Trailer Sales, Dillon ..........................B24 Sullivan Brothers Construction, Conrad .............A38 Sunrise Equipment, Sidney ................................C55 Swains Spring Service, Great Falls ............. A54, C8 T & T Farm Supply, LLC, Chester .......................C52 Taylor Farm Store, Shelby ..................................C67 The Gear House, Helena....................................C32 The Repair Shop, Choteau .................................C34 The Truck Shop of Billings ..................................C12 Three Forks Lumber & Ready Mix, Three Forks A32 Tiber Tractor Co., Chester ...................................A56 Tilleman Motor Company, Havre ........................C35 Tom’s Shop, Grassrange.......................................C2 Tomsheck Ag LLC, Oilmont ................................C60 Torgerson’s, Ethridge, Great Falls, Lewistown, Havre, Denton, Billings ............................ C13, C14, C15 Transport Equipment, Missoula ..........................A64 Treasure State Seed, Fairfield ............................A40 Trendline Vermeer Sales, Baker..........................B26 Triangle Ag Service, Fort Benton ............... A28, C60 Tri-County Implement, Sidney.............................A57 Triple T Sales, Chinook .............................. B20, B21 Triple W Equipment, Kalispell, Missoula, Ronan ...... ..................................................................C6, C7 TT&E Inc, Victor..................................................A18 Vaughn Truck, Havre .................................. B31, C16 VW Mfg, Loren Hawks, Chester .........................A55 Wally’s Over Door Co., Great Falls .....................A16 Warne Chemical & Equipment Co, Rapid City SD ... ................................................................ B2, C16 Weedbusters Biocontrol, Missoula .....................A65 Wesco Trailer Sales, Conrad...............................A49 West Plains Implement, Beach, Dickinson, Bowman, Hettinger...........................................................C1 Western Montana New Holland, Missoula ..........A15 Western Pipe & Rod, Joe Gunderson, Columbia Falls ................................................................A58 Western Trailer Sales, Havre ..............................A64 Wichman Ag Supply LLC, Hilger ........................B26 Wild Horse Seed, Havre .....................................C63 Wilray Manufacturing, Fort Benton .....................C26 Woody’s Lumber & Sawmill, Helena ...................A48 World Equipment, Idaho Falls, ID .......................A52 Yellowstone Tractor Co., Belgrade, Ronan ..........B20 Zerbe Bros., Glasgow ................................ B18, B19 Zomer Truck, Conrad ... A26, A65, A66, A67, C3, C6

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2WD International Nomar wrecker 466 diesel, low mileage. (406) 799-6923

Haying Equipment

Morris 881 Hay Hiker........................................................$12,500 New Holland HW340 15-ft. rotary swather, 1600 hours...$47,500 New Holland BR780 round baler with net wrap, Mega Wide pickup, bale slicer. Nice condition.............................................$17,500 New Holland BR780 round baler, twine only. Preservative applicator..................................................................................$10,500 Case IH 8460 round baler....................................................$7500 Hesston 4590 14x18 square baler with hyd. tension........$10,500 New Holland 450 3 point sickle mower...............................$1500

Balewagons & Retrievers

New Holland 8500 round balewagon. 300 hours on new engine.. . ....................................................................................$55,000 2004 New Holland 1095 self-propelled balewagon............. CALL 3-New Holland 1069 gas............................... $32,000 to $45,000 New Holland 1069 gas, rebuilt, sharp, clean....................... CALL 2-New Holland Super 1049 balewagons...... $12,000 to $28,000 6-New Holland 1037 balewagons, rebuilt...... $18,000 to $25,000 4-New Holland 1033 balewagon...................... $8500 to $12,500 New Holland 1032 rebuilt.................................................$10,500 New Holland 1052 retriever bed.......................................... CALL

Consignments New Holland 1085 block stacker......................................$46,000 New Holland 1051 retriever on 1974 GMC truck................$7500 Hesston 8550 discbine with 15-ft. header........................$47,500 International 3 bottom rollover plow....................................$1050 30-ft. grain auger with motor..................................................$300 Shaver HD8 post pounder, front mount......................$1200/OBO

Used and New parts available for ALL models of New Holland balewagons

Sod Buster Sales Inc. Farm Equipment Finding Service 505 Gingras Springs Rd, Polson, MT 59860

406-883-2118 or 1-877-735-2108

Should I creep feed? By University of Arkansas Extension

This time of year, cattle producers begin to ask ‘Should I creep feed my calves?’ The answer isn’t as simple as yes or no. There must be a definitive purpose for creep feeding and purposes may include: Increase weaning weight of purebred bulls and heifers Increase growth and maturity in replacement females Increase weaning weight of commercial market calves (steers and heifers) Take nursing pressure off the cow My neighbor creep feeds While some of these bullets are justifiable, others are erroneous and some have the potential to be detrimental to both production and the pocketbook. For instance, heifers that become fleshy early in life due to creep feeding may have reduced milk production as a first-calf heifer and market data shows fleshy to fat cattle are discounted $5 to $18/cwt. Arkansas markets during the week of May 29, 2014 reported fleshy heifers, although few in number, discounted $17/cwt. A common myth is creep feeding calves provides relief to the cow. Calves that are creep fed will continue to nurse their dams; therefore, creep feeding won’t be a direct

benefit to the cow. If creep feeding benefits the cow, it will most likely be an indirect response to having slightly more available forage if calves are being creep fed at a high enough rate to substitute creep feed in place of pasture. Forage quality and quantity should be the initial determinant of the creep feeding decision. Creep feed is essentially a supplement to or substitute for pasture forages during the 60 to 90 days prior to weaning when a substantial part of the calf’s diet is no longer milk, but pasture. By this point in a calf’s life, milk has become more of a supplemental food source. The economic return to creep feeding is influenced by creep feed, feed conversion and feed cost. Creep feed, feed conversion is the amount of additional weight gain associated with creep feeding. For instance, if calves gain, on average, 2.25 lb per day without creep feed but gain 2.5 lb per day when fed 1 lb of creep feed per calf, daily, the creep feed conversion is 1/ (2.5-2.25) = 4 lb feed per lb additional weight gained. Table 1 below provides a guideline for possible creep feed conversion ratios given various categories of forage quality and quantity.

To help determine the break-even point between creep feed, feed conversion and feed cost, table 2 provides the break-even value of the additional weight gained.

While forage quality and quantity will ultimately determine calf response to creep feeding, feed price and calf value will ultimately determine return on investment for calves that will be marketed after weaning. A common mistake when evaluating the value of gain is to apply current market price as the value of gain. In Arkansas, 550 lb steer calves were averaging $208/cwt the week ending May 29, 2014. Although these calves are selling for $2.08 per pound, this is not their value of gain. To examine the value of additional weight gain based on current market prices, calculate the difference in total gross income for two different weights and divide that value by the difference in weight to estimate value of gain. For example, 475 lb number 1 steers were selling for $2.23/lb and 525 lb number 1 steers were selling for $2.13/ lb. The value of gain from 475 to 525 lbs is (1118.25 – 1059.25) / 50 = $1.18/lb.

Based on the value of gain and using table 2 above, if creep feed costs $260/ton delivered, steers would need to convert creep feed to weight gain at a rate less than 9 lbs feed per lb of additional weight gain. This rate of creep feed conversion or better could be expected when forage quality or quantity is moderate to low. If creep feed were to cost $320/ton, it is very unlikely feed conversion will be good enough to be profitable. As a general rule, lower supplementation rates have better feed conversions. If forages are low in protein but not limited in the total amount available for grazing, place more emphasis on supplementing with just 1 to 2 pounds of a high protein supplement. If forages are moderate in protein content or forage quantity is limiting, consider a moderate protein supplement, and if necessary, feed at higher rates (1% body weight) when forage.

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The deadline for advertising in the August issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be August 1. Phone (406) 279-3291.

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

We now carry Reviva Reman engines

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

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

855 Kinsey Road, Miles City, MT 59301

www.charlesmooreinc.com cmooreinc@midrivers.com We Have Many Hay Trains For Sale

1996 Wilson tandem axle trailer, 48-ft.x102”, 50% floor, good tires and brakes. Call for more information.

2005 Wilson spread axle cattle trailer, air ride, 75% floors, good tires and brakes, 3/4 dog house. This trailer is in excellent shape and is ready to hit the road!! Call for more information.

2- 1985 Spartan belly dump trailers, large air tanks, hoppers and gates in good shape, tires and brakes in good shape. Comes with asphalt tarps. These trailers have been pulled and thoroughly gone through! Call for pricing!! Fabrication & Welding Services: We provide commercial welding and iron repair services. Our staff works with all vehicles and machinery, including trucks and trailers. We can build anything you need out of iron.

1981 Fruehauf triple axle equipment trailer, 40 ton hauling capacity, spring ride, metal deck, comes with loading ramps, good tires and brakes. Call for pricing.

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

48” wheel loader forks. Good shape. Call for pricing! We are now your dealer for

GrabTec grapple forks

1993 Great Dane 53-ft.x102” van trailer. Would make excellent storage trailer. Inside is in excellent shape, no visible leaks!

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

Call us for products available!

1992 Kenworth T600 Detroit engine, 425 hp, tag axle, tires are 85%, Truck Defender Bumper. 85,000 miles on overhaul. Nice truck, ready for work. Call for more information and pricing!

Call us with the size of train you’re looking for. We’ll see what we can do! We Have Available

Bradford Built Flatbeds Call for information!

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

We Now Handle BESLER Bale Beds 1999 Peterbilt 379 long hood, Cat 550, 3:70 ratio, 265” wheelbase, dual 120 gallon fuel tanks. 1,697,000 miles on truck, engine overhauled at 1,100,000. Nice truck, ready to go to work for you. Call for pricing and more information.

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

Trucking Services:

Our drivers haul grain, hay, livestock and equipment across the country. We also use hoppers to carry bulk commodities.

Custom Hay Hauling!

Our hay trains can haul anywhere from 42 to 48 round bales. We have friendly drivers and reliable service. Please contact Charles at 406-232-0400 or 951-1650. Also for sale 4000 ton of 2013 Alfalfa Grass Hay baled in rounds. Can be delivered! Call for pricing!

1977 John Deere 670 road grader, 12-ft. blade with Scarifier on front, 14.00x24 tires. Nice running road grader with a 12-ft. blade. Call for pricing!

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

YOUR DEALER FOR Truck Defender Grill Guards

We can order guards for semis or pickups!

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

2008 Ford F350 heavy duty 4x4, diesel, automatic, AM/ FM radio, air, 218,000 miles. This is a nice clean pickup. Leave the utility box on it or have us install a Besler bale bed or a Bradfor flatbed! You can even finish it off with a Truck Defender bumper! See more pictures on the website or call for more information!!

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

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

Visit us online: www.charlesmooreinc.com

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1985 Kenworth FOR SALE 1985 Kenworth 3406 Cat B, 9 speed, dual wet kit, very clean.

Phone (406) 799-6923

Jim Bouma (406) 590-5375 Choteau, MT

BULLHEAD RANCH, Conrad, MT

2,563 Deeded acres ~ 160 Acres of State Lease land ~ 1,023 Acres of dry cropland ~ 1,146 Acres of pasture/hay land ~ 390 Acres of irrigated cropland Equipment sheds and multiple grain bins Great pasture with frontage on year-round Bullhead Creek

$3,250,000

No job too big or small!

For all your manure spreading needs just give us a call. 2 Trucks and Loader Available

Call for a quote and to schedule your barn and corral cleaning.

(406)289-1866 etsoffice (406)cell 271-2746 or (406) 450-3332

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“This is our profession, not a sideline”

EASTSLOPE KENNEL & GAMEBIRDS

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Call now for pricing and available delivery dates. Brochures mailed upon request.

TONY FOWLER PO BOX 640 238 SPUR RD CONRAD, MT 59425-0640 (406) 278-5814 Pheasant - Chukar - Quail - Hun Bird Dog Training & Sales Brittany - Lab - English Setter Consulting

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Preventing animal-to-human diseases at fairs and petting zoos

By Russ Daly, DVM, DACVPM, Interim Department Head, Associate Professor, Extension Veterinarian, State Public Health Veterinarian Students in the South Dakota State Unito separate visitors from manure and soiled versity (SDSU) course that I teach, Animal bedding. Diseases and Their Control, were recently • Recognize that some animals (young asked to think critically about an uncomcalves, goats) are more common sources mon but potentially serious public health of E.coli O157:H7 and other illnesses than problem: the movement of germs from others. Consider restricting contact with animals to people at petting zoos and fairs. those animals. Each year, illnesses such as E. coli O157:H7 Decreasing dose-load. These ideas and cryptosporidiosis are associated with were mostly centered around cleaning and contact between people (often children) and disinfection – on both the animal side and animals on exhibit. the people side. The students were put in the position of a • Have a regular schedule for volunteers manager at a hypothetical fair with a petting or staff to remove manure from animal pens. zoo exhibit. They were asked to come up • Regularly clean and disinfect fence and with ideas that would help prevent human corral panels that both visitors and animals contact with germs from animals sufficient can touch. to make them sick. Their ideas had to fit • Make sure any animal that is sick or into each of the three main categories of has diarrhea is promptly removed from the “preventing an effective contact” between exhibit. animals (or their environments) and people: • Design the facility so people have to 1. Physical separation – How can people pass by sinks or sanitizing stations as they and disease-causing germs exist – and stay leave. – in two completely different places? • Designate volunteers to keep sinks 2. Decreasing dose-load – Not every stocked with soap and towels and encourage contact with potentially dangerous germs all visitors to wash their hands. makes people sick. A large enough number • Make the hand-washing experience (“dose”) of germs is needed to cause illaccessible and fun for kids, meaning sinks ness. If germ contact occurs, how can their that are reachable by small children and that numbers be minimized? are colorful and inviting. Reward kids with 3. Minimizing contact time – More time a sticker for washing their hands. spent around germs means a greater chance • If strollers are allowed, decrease the of illness. How can the length of time a number of germs that people might take person is exposed to potentially harmful home by having a “stroller wheel wash” germs be minimized? station. Volunteers could clean and disinfect The students’ ideas were based on the fact stroller wheels before leaving the exhibit. A that the design and staffing of animal exhibdisinfectant mat at the exit could help reduce its can significantly reduce the chance of a the number of germs carried home. visitor becoming ill from contact with germs Minimizing contact time. These ideas that can be found normally on animals or reflected the fact that the more time spent in the spaces they inhabit. The ideas are not with germs –whether from the animals or a a comprehensive list of recommendations. contaminated environment, the greater the Complete guidelines for preventing human chance of illness. disease in animal settings can be found on • Design the exhibit with a set, one-way the National Association of State Public traffic flow. Health Veterinarians (NASPHV) website • Use volunteers to keep visitor traffic (http://nasphv.org/documentsCompendimoving through the exhibit, discouraging umAnimals.html). excessive time spent with any one animal. Some of the students’ suggestions: • Limit the number of hours or even days Physical separation. Providing barriers the exhibit is open. between visitors and animals was a common • Put animals that are more common theme: some ideas went as far as to limit sources of germs (e.g., young calves or visitors to viewing animals only through goats) towards the end of the exhibit, closer a window or video feed! While effective, to the hand washing stations. Or even have those ideas run counter to the educational a hand sanitizer or sink right next to those goals of many of these exhibits. animals. • Set up a double layer of fencing or Anyone assisting with animal exhibits panels – providing more separation between can use the three principles of “preventing animals and people, but making it harder to effective contacts” to come up with ideas pet the animals. of their own to keep visitors safe when • Don’t allow visitors to enter the pens visiting the animals. A complete reference, with the animals. This provides separation with background and prevention strategies between people and animal manure – the is the Compendium of Measures to Prevent source of most zoonotic illnesses in animal Disease Associated with Animals in Public contact situations. Settings website (http://nasphv.org/docu• Make sure pens are regularly cleaned, mentsCompendiumAnimals.html).

AIR DRILL, RV AND AUGER FOR SALE

1999 Nash 5th wheel RV trailer, 241/2-ft. with lots of options, forced air heat, self contained, electric jacks, awning in nice shape and good tires. Can be pulled with either a gooseneck ball or 5th wheel plate..........................$5600 All items located in Troy, Idaho (near Moscow)

2010 John Deere 1890 air drill (no cart), 30-ft. working width x 10” spacing, equipped with dual wheels on wings with flotation tires, currently set up as tow-between unit, one season on new discs, only 7000 total acres. In excellent condition, always shedded and never in rocks....................................$85,000 2007 Brandt auger, 7” x 40-ft. with Honda engine, nice auger with good flighting and blue paint..............................................$3900

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

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

2WD & 4WD TRACTORS

New Holland TC29 4WD compact tractor, loader, 5-ft. mower, post hole digger, little over 100 hours. Tag #Bob0514...................................................$15,500 Versatile 375 tractor, only 700 hours. Tag #Jake0514............................$170,000 New Holland TV145 bidirectional tractor. Tag #NHB0514........................$91,500 John Deere 70 tractor, wide front, pony motor. Tag #JeffH0514 John Deere 720 tractor, wide front, pony motor. Tag #JeffH0514 John Deere 730 tractor, single front wheel, electric start. Tag #JeffH0514 Clarke 500 hp 4WD tractor. Tag #RWinko0514........................................$45,000 2005 Case IH MX135 tractor with Case loader and grapple, 18.4x42 tires (1 new, 1 wore), 16.9x28 good front tires, 4922 hours. Tractor has been completely gone through. Tag #JR1113...............................................................$59,000 International 4166 tractor with 12-ft. Degelman dozer, new engine overhaul, 28L26 single tires. Great tire for winter snow removal. Tag #JR1113....$8500 International 806 2WD tractor, 2 remotes, 1000 PTO. Tag #Hug1013 International Hydro 100 tractor with loader. Tag #MikeMc0813..............$13,000 2006 New Holland TV145 bidirectional tractor, 3-pt., dual PTO on cab end, bucket, plumbed for grapple (no grapple), only 2300 hours. Tag #Rustin0414.$65,000 1985 Case IH 4894 4WD tractor, 20.8x38 tires, 7500 hours. Tag #PatD0414....... . .........................................................................................................$25,000 1986 Case IH 4894 tractor, new 20.8x38 bias tires. Tag #PatD0414........$28,000 1991 Ford New Holland 8630 MFD tractor, New Holland 7412 loader, recent block replacement, 3-pt., dual PTO, good tires. Ready for the field. Tag #RDoore0414.....................................................................................$35,000 2001 John Deere 8410 MFD tractor, PowerShift, 5000 hours. Tag #ReidH0414 1950 Oliver tractor with Detroit diesel. Tag #DickU0513.............................$7500 Case 4690 4WD tractor, fairly new engine repair but has transmission problem. Tag #FredV813

SPRAYERS & SPREADERS

Big A 2500 sprayer, 60-ft. booms, windscreens, Cat 2308. Tag #JR0514$15,000 Big A 2500 sprayer, almost new tires. Good engine. Tag #JR0514..........$22,000 1996 Computer Spray sprayer with updates, 60-ft. booms, sprays on 12” centers. Tag #KDanger0414...............................................................................$4500 Summers 48-ft. pickup mounted sprayer, 500 gallon tank, bottom fill, Quick Jet nozzles, has 50-ft. of hose with hand wand. Tag #DaveS0414..............$8500

SWATHERS & MOWER CONDITIONERS

MacDon 5000 pull-type windrower. Tag #NHB0514 Hesston 1275 16-ft. pull type haybine. Tag #Jerry0913...........................$19,000 New Holland 1100, gas, gear drive, 12-ft. header. Tag #Scott0414............$6500 1988 Hesston 8100 windrower, 25-ft. draper header. Tag #Ace0314 Hesston 8100 swather with 25-ft. DSA header, pickup reel and 14-ft. auger header. Tag #TonyV0813....................................................................$30,000 1992 Hesston 8100 swather, 30-ft. DSA header with pickup header. Tag #HerbK1013.......................................................................................$31,000 John Deere 2320 gas swather with 14-ft. auger header. Tag #AnF0913.....$6500 2001 John Deere 1600A 14-ft. swing tongue haybine, 540 PTO. Tag #AceD0813 New Holland 1116H hay header, 276 Versatile tractor adapter. Tag #Russ0812 Versatile 4018 18-ft. draper header, fits bidirectional. Tag #SmtCrk1009...$3500 New Holland 2300 14-ft. header. Tag #GlennP0813...................................$6500 New Holland 2326 16-ft. header for New Holland TV145. Tag #JeffH0114 John Deere 2320 swather, gas 225 Chrysler engine, 21-ft. DSA header, 5768 hours. New canvas, good shape. Tag #JR1113.....................................$5000 Massey Ferguson 35 28-ft. pull-type swather. In excellent shape with extra parts. Tag #Hug1113.......................................................................................$1900 1981 Versatile 4400 swather with 22-ft. DSA header. Tag #RobertW0613 Versatile 4400 swather with 22-ft. DSA header, cab, air. Tag #DickU0810..$6500 Massey-Ferguson 210 30-ft. triple delivery pull type swather. Tag #Kyle0413..... . ............................................................................................................$4500

Twine and Net Wrap FOR SALE ROUND & SQUARE BALERS

New Holland 660 twine wrap baler, new belts. Tag #NorthStar0514..........$6000 New Holland 276 square baler with Wisconsin engine. Tag #Hug0514......$3500 New Holland 688 round baler, net wrap. Tag # RalJ1113........................$16,000 Case RBX562 round baler, net wrap, low bale count. Tag #NorthF1013.$28,000 New Holland 2000 3x4x8 baler, accumulator. Tag #DanD0813...............$17,500

BALE MOVERS

New Holland Super 1049 balewagon. Tag #KevinM1013........................$18,500 3-point round bale mover. Tag #Jeff0813.....................................................$1200 New Holland 1068 bale wagon, 460 gas engine. Tag #Chand0612........$26,000

New H&S 16-wheel rakes in Stock MISCELLANEOUS

New Danuser SM 40 hammer for skidsteer. Tag #Hug0514.......................$8500 New Danuser 48” pallet fork for skidsteer loader. Tag #Hug0514.................$870 4-ft. skidsteer loader bucket. Tag #CraigL0514..............................................$600 Caldwell 1 hp fan. Tag #Hug0514.................................................................$200 2012 Ezee-On skid steer mounted post pounder, used very little. Tag #Hug0613.............................................................................................$6000 Engine end 3 point hitch & PTO for 9030 bi-directional. Tag #RogW0512..$3800 24-ft. pipe panels. Tag #Joe0314.............................................................$350 ea. Adrian Quick-Pit 10 drive over grain pit. Excellent. Tag #BK0114..............$7500 (6) 30-ft. portable corral gates. Tag #BirchCr0114................................$450 each 18-ft. grain tender with 2 augers, mounted on Ford F800 truck. Tag #ArtH0813 (2) Keho 5 hp single phase fan assy. Tag #Grant0913 Used Keho ducting 2007 Honda 250F cross country motorcycle. Tag #GailG0114...................$2500 10 yard scraper. Tag #GlacierCol0414.........................................................$6500 Richardson 10 yard pull-type scraper. Tag #Horizon0414..........................$7500 John Deere 840 loader, off John Deere 8100. Like new. Tag #ClintonB0414....... . .........................................................................................................$14,000 (4) used 23.1x30 tires. Tag #ANF0414. Each................................................$250 (2) new 23.1x30 tires. Tag #ANF0414. Each................................................$1000 Woods 6-ft. trail mower. Tag #Wayne0813 Gravel for sale. Tag #GunsightGr0913 2011 Dodge long box, fender flares, rear bumper and tailgate. Brand new, black in color. Tag #DanG1213.......................................................................$5500 The Real Deal full bin alarm system. Tag #GO...........................................$1200 Winch for D6C Cat with Hyster free spooler. Tag #Pack1011 10,000 gallon vertical fuel tank. Tag #Vince0813.........................................$6500 6000 gallon fertilizer tank. Tag #SmartCr0711.............................................$6000 Ford 515 3-point sickle mower. Tag #CraigL0513.......................................$1200 PTO water pump. Tag #HugBr0913...............................................................$500 1984 Sun Craft 26-ft. motorhome with 454 Chevrolet engine and running gear, sleeps 8, kitchen, Onan generator. Tag #JimP0413..............................$8500 Loftness 20-ft. flail shredder. Tag #Gord1213 Cheney 25-ft. reel. Tag #PK0813.................................................................$2500

TRAILERS

Combine trailer, hauls Case combine. Tag #Russ0514...............................$8500 1996 R-Way Quad gravel trailer, super singles, totally rebuilt, blasted, painted. Tag #JR0514......................................................................................$28,000 5x14-ft. tandem axle trailer with box sides. Tag #LorneT0214 Sooner 20-ft. horse trailer, sleeping quarters, tack room. Tag #Hoss0214 Continental 6x16 enclosed cargo trailer. Tag #LarryK1013........................$5700 Continental 8x20 cargo trailer, 12 volt battery system, LED lights. Tag #LarryK1013.................................................................................................$8500 1986 Wilray 20-ft. gooseneck trailer with new metal deck. Tag #Hug1113..$2950 1974 Homemade flat bed trailer with 107” deck. Wide enough for older swathers. Tag #TSimo1113...................................................................................$2500 Miller tandem axle heavy duty trailer, new deck, pintle hitch. Good backhoe trailer. Tag #HugB0813..........................................................................$6500 2007 PJ 28-ft. tandem dually gooseneck trailer, 10,000 lb axles. Tag #Horizon0414 37-ft. homemade trailer. Tag #Horizon0414

LAST MONTH’S NEW ITEMS

1955 Cockshutt tractor, cab, 23.1x34 rear tires, 540 PTO, 4197 hours. Tag #ArtHans0614 New Holland 411 disc mower, PTO drive. Tag #Scotty0614.......................$8500 16”x51-ft. grain conveyor. Tag #GeraldM0614 (2) New MacDon 36-ft. batt reel, new batts. Tag #StanMC0614. Each.......$2500 2014 Tebben 6-ft. 3-pt. mower. Tag #Hug0414............................................$1500 Allis Chalmers 170 2WD tractor, gas, Farmhand F11 loader, 3-pt., 540 PTO, 6-ft. Worksaver rear blade. Tag #Midge0614.........................................$7000 Looking for a 45-ft. tandem disc. Tag 0614 1976 Ford F250 pickup. Tag #Harry0614....................................................$2000 1980 Melroe 505 37-ft. cultivator. In excellent shape. Tag #0614................$7500 Set of 4 John Deere 1010 8-ft. drills, 10” spacing. Tag #Harry0614...........$2500 Hale 6-ft.x16-ft. horse trailer. Good shape. Tag #Harry0614........................$1900 1952 Case VAC tractor, gas, tricycle front end, 3-pt., 540 PTO. Runs like a champ. Tag #Harry0614........................................................................$3000 1955 Dodge 1-ton truck with box and hoist. Tag #Harry0614......................$5300 1981 Freightliner semi truck. Tag #Harry0614...........................................$5500 Bazooka 6”x27-ft. auger with 11 hp Briggs engine. Tag #Harry0614............$850 1991 Case IH 1660 combine with new 1015 header with Sund pickup, 25-ft. 1010 standard cut header. Tag #Harry0614.......................................$40,000 1000 gallon storage tank. Tag #Harry0614..................................................$1000 100 gallon stock tank. In good shape. Tag #Harry0614.................................$650 Brandt drill fill auger. Tag #Harry0614...........................................................$650 Westfield drill fill auger. Tag #Harry0614.......................................................$650 Portable loading chute. Tag #Harry0614......................................................$1200 625 gallon plastic tank. Tag #Harry0614........................................................$700 1974 Monion 30-ft. van trailer with the following items, wood, several pieces of 3 /4” plywood, Powermate band saw, Delta planer, Rockwell lathe, horizontal band saw, electric car washer, bench vice, cut-off saw and several other items. Tag #DMitch0614. Total package.................................................$7500 Quick Kleen grain cleaner, used very little. Tag #Hove0614.......................$5500 2012 Ezee-On skidsteer mounted post pounder. Used very little. Tag #Hug0614. . ............................................................................................................$6000 New Shaver and Ezee-On pounders available New H&S 16 wheel rake. Tag #Hug0614..................................................$16,500 John Deere 4630 2WD tractor. Tag #LarryS0614....................................$17,000 Wheatheart grain augers for sale. Tag #GMiller0614 New Holland 8630 MFD tractor, New Holland 7412 loader/grapple, powershift. Tag #KenB0614..................................................................................$35,000 1973 Buick Century, 2-door, 39,000 miles, 5000 miles on rebuilt 350 engine and rebuilt automatic transmission. Tag #KenC0614...................................$4500 John Deere pickup mounted sprayer, 300 gallon tank. Tag #KenC0614 International 504 2WD tractor, gas, 45 hp, International 2000 loader, 3-pt., 540 PTO. Tag #KenC0614 Cat D6 crawler dozer, 12-ft. blade, decent UC. Tag #Terry0614..................$7500 1989 Ford heavy duty bucket truck, 5 speed manual. Tag #DonH0614......$7500 2008 PJ 28-ft. dually trailer, Tulsa winch. Like new. Tag #TickT0614..........13,500 (2) Farm Hand 8-bale clamp. Tag #TomS0614............................. $1500 & $1600 Paul calf scale. Tag #TomS0614....................................................................$600 John Deere 1010 12-ft. drills, rubber packers. Excellent shape. Tag #TonyV0614.................................................................................$1200 each 1990 Hesston 8100 swather, 14-ft. auger header, 25-ft. DSA draper header. Tag #TonyV0614.......................................................................................$30,000 John Deere 2280 swather, 14-ft. header. Tag #FredJr0614........................$7000 Versatile 4022 22-ft. DSA draper header, Versatile 276 adapter. Tag #FredV0614..........................................................................................$6000 Cat 12 grader. Tag #DonH0614...................................................................$5500 International 12-ft. finishing disc. Tag #RandyM0614.................................$1500 Melroe 202 double disc drills, 7” spacing. Tag #RandyM0614....................$1750 John Deere 9-ft. side delivery rake. Tag #RandyM0614..............................$1500 2003 Polaris 700 v-twin 4 wheel ATV. Tag #RandyM0614..........................$2500 Powder River squeeze chute. Tag #RandyM0614........................................$750 1978 Arnie 38-ft. drop deck trailer, 40 ton, ramps. Tag #WahlF0614...........$7500 1980 Cal-West generator, Onan generator, 20kw single phase, 254 diesel engine. Tag #WahlF0614...........................................................................$9750 2010 Wahl 16-ft. trailer, 2-ft. beavertail, 8-ft. wide, 12,000 lb axles, new wheels and tires, pintle hitch. Good trailer for backhoe. Tag #WahlF0614.........$7500 Wahl 8-ft. homemade trailer, expanded metal sides. Good for hauling debris or lawn leaves, dirt. Tag #WahlF0614........................................................$2900 1980 Carter Disc 2654 grain mill on trailer. Tag #WahlF0614.....................$7500 1977 M&W 450A grain dryer. Tag #WahlF0614...........................................$7500 Allison automatic transmission out of 1985 Steiger tractor. Tag #WahlF0614 1984 Nashua mobile home, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Tag #WahlF0614 Massey 180 2WD tractor, diesel, 3-pt., 540 PTO, Allied loader. Tag #JayN0614.. . ............................................................................................................$4500 International Model A tractor with belly mower. Tag #JayN0614...............$3500 International Hydro 100 tractor, International 1896 engine, 135 hp, 3-pt., dual PTO, DuAl loader. Tag #Mike0614......................................................$13,000 Degelman 1320 26-ft. plow with mounted harrow. Tag #Brent 0614 Farm King 10”x70-ft. swing hopper auger, hydraulic drive. Tag #0614........$3500 1994 Case IH 1688 combine, 5150 hours, new sieves, new rasp bars, new concave, new 30.5x32 tires, 1015 pickup header, Victory pickup. Excellent shape. Tag #HLake0614.....................................................................$35,000 1994 Case IH 1688 combine, 6857 hours, new sieves, rasp bars, new concaves, new tires, 1015 pickup header, Rake-Up pickup. Excellent shape, always shedded. Tag #HLake0614.................................................................$35,000 1994 Case IH 1688 combine, 6804 hours, new sieves, new rasp bars, new concave, 1015 pickup header, Rake-Up pickup. Tag #HLake0614...........$30,000 (3) Case IH 1010 30-ft. straight cut header, batt reel. Tag #HLake0614................ . ................................................................................................$13,000 each (2) Case IH 1020 flex header, air pickup reel. Tag #HLake0614......$18,500 each Case IH 1020 flex header. Tag #HLake0614............................................$16,500 Brandt pull-type sprayer, 100-ft. booms, 10 gallon nozzles, wind cones. Tag #KeithV0614 New Holland 273 PTO drive little square baler. Tag #Hug0614..................$3500 New Holland 315 little square baler. Tag #Hug0614...................................$3500 2000-ft. 8” mainline pipe. Tag #Gerald0614................................... $3.75 per foot Riteway RR900ST rock picker, hydraulic drive. Tag #WahlF0614

MISC. HAY TOOLS

Ford 515 3-pt. sickle mower. Tag #CraigL0514............................................$1200 Ferguson side delivery rake. Tag #Hug0514.................................................$950 New Tebben 8-ft., 3-pt. rotary mower. Tag #SamG1013..............................$6000 Kuhn rake. Tag #DeanD0513. International side delivery rake. Tag #Larry0913..........................................$750 John Deere side delivery rake. Tag #Larry0913............................................$750 John Deere sickle mower, 7-ft. sickle. Tag #Larry0913...............................$1000

TRUCKS

1969 Ford F600 grain truck, 15-ft. box. Tag #Russ0514..............................$3500 1974 Chevrolet C60 2 ton single axle, 17-ft. box, hoist, no tarp. Tag #BobC0514 2000 Kenworth T800, Cummins N14, 10 speed, flat top, Jake brake, new bearings in engine and more. Tag #JR0514......................................................$30,500 1991 Kenworth T600 dump truck, L10 Cummins, 13 speed, lift axle. Nice truck. Tag #JR0514......................................................................................$27,000 2002 Freightliner FL70 truck with 80-ft. NYB sprayer, 400 gallon tank. Tag #Russ0214.........................................................................................$35,000 1978 GMC 6000 dump truck with 6 yard dump box, V8 gas engine, 76,000 miles. Tag #Riley0713.....................................................................................$4500 1974 GMC 6500 truck, 16-ft. box, hoist, wood floor. Tag #DanG1213.........$5500 1989 GMC C6000 11/2 ton truck with conversion bed, Cat 3208 motor, Roadranger transmission, hydrualic brakes, 170,000 miles. Tag #Jess0414.........$13,500 1968 International tandem axle diesel truck, 24-ft. box and hoist, roll tarp. Tag #KHicks1213

PJ Trailers available FROM HUGGY BEAR

Big Iron Online Auction Ken Hughes is now your ISR Call Ken for upcoming auction dates.

NEW ITEMS

(2) Allis-Chalmers 313 pickup headers with belt pickup attachments. Tag #WSpiech0714 1955 Cockshutt tractor with front blade, dual PTO. Tag #AHan0714.... $6500 John Deere 105 combine with 24-ft. header. Tag #MikeMc0714........... $1500 Concrete culverts in 13-ft. lengths. Discounted. Tag #GlenH0714 Case 2290 2WD tractor, loader, grapple, add-on 3-pt. hitch, 6832 hours. Tag #MikeL0714 Cherokee 3-pt. post pounder. Tag #Bob0714.......................................... $750 John Deere 9600 combine, 2500 separator hours, 2002 930R header. Tag #PatW0714.................................................................................. $55,000 John Deere 80 tractor. Tag #ANF0714.................................................. $8000 New Holland SP-166 self propelled baler, 2 Wisconsin engine, reconditioned and should run fine. Tag #ANF0714................................................ $8500 Massey Ferguson 850 combine, 24-ft. header. Tag #JHoyt0714 24-ft. portable corral panels. Tag #BCreek0714.............................. $350 each New Holland 1475 pivot tongue, 16-ft. New Holland 2300 header. Good condittion. Tag #GregB0714............................................................... $12,500 Bourgault 1460 sprayer, 110-ft. booms. Tag #KeithD0714 1972 John Deere 6030 2WD tractor, cab, 1000 PTO, 20.8x38 duals, 6573 hours. Tag #RogP0714................................................................. $17,000 Massey Ferguson 1155 2WD tractor, PTO, Leon loader, grapple. Tag #Turk0714 2003 Morris 881 Hay Hiker Hardly been used. Tag #Turk0714 1-ton pickup trailer. Tag #ANF0714.......................................................... $950 King Kutter bale spear. Tag #ANF0714.................................................. $450 Ford 3-pt. post hole digger, 12” auger. Tag #ANF0714.......................... $1200 DuAl loader off International 806. Tag #ANF0714................................. $1950 1988 John Deere 3140 2WD tractor, new paint, 3-pt., dual PTO, 4000 hours, Leon loader. Tag #GraigL0714..................................................... $25,000 1982 Sea Horse 21-ft. boat. Tag #GraigL0714...................................... $3900 1989 Bayline 17-ft. boat, 85 hp. Tag GraigL0714.................................. $3900 2007 Boxer rear mount skid steer with digging and trenching attachments, 2008 Prohandler trailer. Tag #DwightP0714................................. $16,500 2005 Bobcat S175 skid steer loader. Tag #DwightP0714.................. $21,500 MacDon M150 swather, 25-ft. DSA header. Tag #ReidH071 Pickup pipe rack. Tag #Paul0714............................................................. $200 (2) side mount tool boxes for pickup. Tag #Paul0714...................... $150 each Skid steer bucket. Tag #Paul0714............................................................ $200 1988 Ford New Holland 276 bidirectional tractor, dual PTO cab end, 1000 PTO engine end, hydraulics engine end, loader, grapple. Tag #FNH0714 . ................................................................................................... $28,000 2005 Case IH RBX562 round baler, net/twine, 1070 bales. Tag #NFork0714. . ................................................................................................... $16,000 New Holland 495 12-ft. haybine. Tag #KMagee0714............................ $4500 2005 Exiss 3 slant horse trailer, tack room. Tag #JonH0714 John Deere 317 skid steer loader. Tag #DwightP0714 Minneapolis-Moline Big Mo tractor, loader, backhoe. Tag #DwightP0714 New Holland LS180 skid steer, loader, pallet fork, 1750 hours. Tag #Hug0714.................................................................................... $22,000 10-ft. gooseneck trailer, dump box, used for hauling. Tag #GaryF0714 (16) wire panels for holding sheep in. Tag #GaryF0714 John Deere ground drive manure spreader. Tag #GaryF0714 2011 John Deere 8360R tractor, 990 hours. Tag #21st0714 2012 John Deere S680 combine, duals, chopper, 390 hours. Tag #21st0714 2010 John Deere 9630 tractor, 800R38 rubber, 1460 hours. Tag #21st0714 2010 John Deere 8320R, ILS, PowerShift, 1570 hours. Tag #21st0714 2002 John Deere 9420T tractor, 3-pt., PowerShift, air ride, 5770 hours. Tag #21st0714 2010 John Deere 1895 42-ft. air seeder, 8000 acres. Tag #21st0714 2011 John Deere 9870 combine, duals, spreader, 640 hours. Tag #21st0714 2010 John Deere 9870 combine, duals, spreader, 871 hours. Tag #21st0714 1995 John Deere 1544 45-ft. disk. Tag #0714 Max Load 26-ft. gooseneck trailer. Used very little. Tag #DonH0714.... $6500 New 2014 PJ trailers for sale. Tag #Wyatt0714

Call Ken for grain carts. COMBINES

2010 John Deere 9770 combine with big singles, GS 111 mapping, AutoSteer, 640D draper header, pickup reel, transport, 600 engine hours, 450 separator hours. Tag #KA0813.........................................................................$335,000 1983 John Deere 7720 combine with 24-ft. header, new concave, new feeder house chain, real good shape. Tag #Ole0812....................................$15,000 John Deere 9650 combine, 36-ft. header. Tag #Bam0114 John Deere 9600 combine with 914 header. Tag #RoyW1213 Case IH 2188 combine, Case IH 1010 30-ft. header, also a 1015 pickup header available. Tag #RodW1213

Aeration Equipment Available COMBINE & HAY HEADERS

(2) John Deere 212 pickup headers, 11-ft. Sund pickup attachments. Tag #Simmes0214 RakeUp 12-ft. pickup attachment from Case IH 1482 combine. Tag #Chuck0913..........................................................................................$5800 John Deere 914 pickup header with Rake-Up pickup attachment. Tag #AnF0913.............................................................................................$8500 Versatile 4022 22-ft. DSA header. Tag #FredV0813 Case IH 1010 straight cut header with bat reel. Tag #PK0813....................$8000 1995 Massey-Ferguson 8570 rotary combine with header, 12-ft. pickup header, 2300/1700 hours. Tag #KenL1013 4030 DSA header with TV140 adaptor. Tag #Hug0813...............................$3500 Victory Super 8 14-ft. pickup attachment. Tag #Wayne0713......................$1500 Victory 12-ft. pickup attachment. Tag #Wayne0813 Versatile 24-ft. header for bidirectional. Tag #EarlC0813

New Wheatheart augers Several sizes of used grain augers

GRAIN AUGERS

Spray-Air 10”x70-ft. grain auger with swing away hopper. Tag #PhilA0913.$4500 Brandt 1060 10”x60-ft. swing away hopper grain auger. Tag #Shane0913..$5500 Westgo 10” grain auger with side hopper. Tag #WayneS0813....................$3800 Farm King 10x70 swing hopper auger. Tag #HiddenLake0414 Wheatheart 10”x10-ft. transfer auger, throttling valve. Tag #DaveS0414....$1900 Westfield J207-31 load-out grain auger with 7 hp electric motor. Tag #JR1113... . ............................................................................................................$3000 Sakundiak 8x41-ft. auger, PTO drive. Like new. Tag #ANF1213.................$3500

BACKHOES, LOADERS, SKID STEERS GRADERS, CRAWLERS & EXCAVATORS

Caterpillar DW15 compactor with sheepsfoot. Tag #HorizonC0414 Case W36 wheel loader, 550 hours on replacement engine, 2814 total hours. New paint, excellent shape. Tag #DanG1213.............................................$38,000 John Deere 50 3-pt. backhoe. Tag #Dan1213.............................................$2500 Case 1088 excavator, rebuilt swing motor, good tracks, hydraulic thumb. Tag #RogWa0513 Galion road grader. Tag #GHabets0708 1998 New Holland LX665 skidsteer loader, 1300 hours, 1700 lb lift capacity, cab, heat, above average tire. Tag #BillR0114...........................................$21,500 1980 Case 450 crawler/dozer with ripper, 6528 hours. Tag #BillD0114....$12,500

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NDSU evaluating unmanned aircraft system technology

By NDSU Extension Service North Dakota State University (NDSU) researchers are taking to the air to monitor crop and livestock research projects on the ground. Several researchers on campus are working with colleagues at NDSU’s Carrington Research Extension Center to evaluate whether unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) can be effective management tools in crop and livestock production. “There is currently much interest in using UAS in agriculture,” says John Nowatzki, the NDSU Extension Service’s agricultural machine systems specialist and the lead investigator on this project. “However, there is little research to show that UAS can be used effectively or economically for crop or livestock management.” Researchers are using UAS-mounted thermal, infrared sensors and cameras that capture image data at specific frequencies to collect data from fields and livestock at specified times. The researchers plan to identify plant emergence and populations in corn, soybeans and sunflowers, and nitrogen deficiencies in corn and wheat. They’re also hoping the UAS can help them make early plant health assessments, and spot disease and insect damage symptoms, weed infestations and indications of moisture stress on irrigated crops. In addition, they plan to use the UAS to determine the impacts of tillage and crop rotations on crop emergence, vigor and yield, and the impacts of soil salinity on crop yields, as well as monitor the dry-down times of individual corn hybrids to determine when to harvest the crops. “The objective is to find out which observations taken from the plane can translate into immediate management actions, or possibly some observations may lead to corrective action for the following season,” says NDSU professor and Extension agronomist Hans Kandel, who is one of the project’s co-investigators. Crop production researchers have identified at least 40 research trials at the Carrington center they want included in the UAS project, according to Blaine Schatz, the center’s director. “On the livestock side of our research efforts, we will mostly be observing the beef cattle within multiple projects, and the observations will focus on capturing images that may help to determine animal health contrasts and animal behavior patterns,” Schatz says. For example, researchers plan to monitor the breeding activity of the center’s beef cattle, count the cattle in pastures to make sure they are where they are supposed to be, detect animals that are ill so they can be isolated from the rest of the herd and treated as quickly as possible, and identify animals that are aggressive toward other livestock or humans so they can be removed from herds. The researchers also intend to monitor animal temperatures and determine the feedlot surface temperatures of various bedding materials to mitigate stress from extreme weather conditions. “The individual NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center researchers will collaborate with project principal investigators to select appropriate sensors and monitoring schedules for their projects,” Nowatzki says. “These researchers also will collaborate with ABEN (NDSU Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department) personnel to correlate the UAS-sensed data with the data collected on the ground for each project.” The first UAS flights were on May 5. The Federal Aviation Administration gave North Dakota approval in April for the UAS test flights. A Research ND grant from the North Dakota Department of Commerce and a North Dakota Soybean Council research grant funded the project, Nowatzki says. The Research ND grant includes matching funds from two private-sector partners: the North Dakota Corn Council and LW Survey of Duluth, Minnesota. The University of North Dakota’s Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Research, Education and Training is collaborating on this research by flying the UAS at the Carrington center. UND also will collect flight information from each flight of both UAS used in the project. The flight information will be shared with the FAA for its use in developing future UAS regulations. In addition to finding out whether UAS are effective in monitoring crop and livestock production, the researchers plan to develop methods to convert the image data to information that’s useful to producers and crop consultants, and help producers identify how they can make use of UAS on continued on page b7

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their operations. “The major benefit of UAS is that it offers a very affordable technology that the farmers or consultants can easily adopt,” says Sreekala Bajwa, NDSU ABEN chair and a UAS project co-investigator whose expertise is in remote sensing for precision agriculture. “It offers the flexibility that you can fly it anytime and at any area of interest with the proper safety regulations in place.” She thinks another huge advantage is that UAS potentially could cover a whole farm in a day or a few days and provide the producer with a visual of his or her entire field. “Monitoring the entire farm is a very time- and laborintensive job,” she notes. “It is virtually impossible to look at all the field, even when a consultant is walking the fields. A UAS will allow the farmer or consultant to identify potential areas of concern and focus on those areas which may otherwise go undetected.” Bajwa believes this one-year project is just the beginning. “With our current research project, we are only touching the surface of possibilities,” she says. “Many researchers at NDSU are working in areas that can benefit from data collected from a UAS platform. I hope to see many more researchers taking active roles to capture this opportunity to address a research potential in their area of interest and, thus, positively impacting our state, region and nation in a significant way.”

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Massey-Ferguson 9895 combine...................$215,000 Gleaner R65 combine......................................$144,900 Gleaner R72.......................................................$32,900

Gleaner L3 combine...........................................$14,900 Gleaner N6 combine.............................................$9900 “Our service sets us apart”

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New MORRIS HD4SR Big Square Bale Stacker The HD4SR will pick up and stack 3-ft. by 4-ft. and 4-ft. x 4-ft. dry large square bales. It is a well designed machine, built to be used in most farming conditions. It is constructed of heavy wall tubing along with custom designed cylinders to give maximum life. Stacks are aligned both vertically and horizontally for easy loading to a truck with a bale clamp or squeeze.

Iowa family honored for historic herd

American Angus Association The Historic Angus Herd Award is presented to Angus breeders or immediate families who have been in continuous production of registered Angus cattle for 50 years or more. To honor their dedication to the breed, the American Angus Association® is proud to recognize Borkowski Angus Farm, Elliott, Iowa, as a Historic Angus Herd. Like many in the cattle business, Borkowski Angus Farm is a family operation. The late Merle Borkowski instilled a love for Angus cattle in his wife, Virginia, and sons, David and Douglas. Together, the family started the herd in 1963, when they moved to Doolittle Farm near Griswold, Iowa, and bought into the registered Angus herd there. The first heifer registered to Borkowski and Doolittle was “Gina Rowleys Blackcap.” Before getting his start raising Angus cattle, Merle worked in a number of different capacities. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict, and after returning home, he studied telegraphy at the Omaha School for Business. Over the years, Merle worked for Standard Oil, the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad and a short time at the Union Pacific Railroad. In June 1957, Merle and Virginia married, and three years later they started farming near Elliott, Iowa. In 1965, the Borkowski’s moved away from the Doolittle Farm and settled near Elliott, Iowa, where they officially founded the Borkowski Angus Farm. Throughout the years, the herd continued to grow with purchases from Ankony Farms, Highmore, S.D., and Houghton Angus, Maryville, Mo. In the early 1970s, Merle began to take advantage artificial insemination (AI) and Angus Herd Improvement Records (AHIR®). His sons, David and Douglas, also showed through 4-H and FFA at the Pottwattamie County Fair in Avoca, Iowa; Iowa State Fair; Ak-sar-ben Stock Show in Nebraska; and many other shows across the country, including several trips to the National Junior Angus Heifer Show. Highlights from the showring included when David raised the Grand Champion FFA Heifer at the 1979 Iowa State Fair, and Douglas showed both the reserve grand champion FFA heifer and bull at the 1981 Iowa State Fair. Today, Douglas continues to manage the Borkowski Angus Farm, which is home to about 30 cows. He remains focused on his father’s legacy to use AI bulls and AHIR performance records to improve genetics for the overall cowherd. Current genetics are sourced from Sydenstricker Genetics, Mexico, Mo. Visit www.ANGUS.org for more information on the Historic Angus Herd Award and to view a list of awarded members since the program began in 1988.

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

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New

XL78 Rock Picker

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

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Other Brands That Hoven Equipment Carries:

Agco - Bobcat - Hesston - Massey Ferguson - Gleaner - Sunflower - Morris MacDon - Vermeer - Versatile - Farm King - Buhler - Bourgault - Highline Donahue - Westfield - Schulte - AG Leader - AG Shield - DemCo - Lee Agra J&M Mfg. - H&S - Universal - Danuser - Shaver - Wheatheart - Westendorf Alloway - Ezee-On - Quicke

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NEW Massey Ferguson® 6600 Series Tractors

NEW M205 windrower Windrowing technology takes another leap forward

Made to fit your farm like a WORK glove.

How do you improve a machine that has set industry benchmarks for speed and productivity? The answer is you focus on pushing the boundaries even further; things like giving every model a horsepower boost, improving operator comfort with an all-new suspension system and boosting infield performance with an upgraded header drive. What you won’t find changed are the things operators loved, such as intuitive controls, easier maintenance and the exclusive Dual Direction® technology that permits faster travel to and from the field at road speeds up to 23 MPH.

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New

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

4600, 7600 & 8600 Series Also IN STOCK As Well As New Compact Tractors

New

Swing Away Augers IN STOCK

Setting new standards in performance and capacity.

13x94 13x84 13x74 10x61 10x71

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Massey Ferguson Hesston 2270 Big Square Baler

Great Falls, MT

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

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USED TRACTORS, CRAWLERS

Challenger 575B tractor, no loader....... $99,000 Case IH MX240 MFD, duals, 3-pt., PTO..$72,000 New Holland TC33D compact tractor with belly mower................................................ $13,900 International Hydro 100 with cab, 3-pt., PTO.... . ........................................................... $9900 Cat D4 crawler with dozer......................... $6900

USED WINDROWERS

ROUND BALERS New Holland BR780A round baler....$13,900 New Holland 664 with net/twine.........$11,000 Hesston 5556A with mesh wrap........$29,000

Hesston 5556A twine only.................$22,000 Hesston 956A round baler coming in..$12,000 Hesston 565A with mesh wrap.............$7900 Hesston 565A round baler....................$5000 “Our service sets us apart”

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MacDon 9300 with 30-ft. draper header, pickup reel................................................ $39,000 MacDon 5000 pull type swather..........Just In Case IH 8840 with 14-ft. auger header, 21-ft. draper header................................ $28,000 International 5000 windrower with 25-ft. draper header................................................. $8900 Hesston 1170 pull-type hydro swing....... $8900 Case IH 8370 hydro-swing...................... $5000 John Deere 955 rotary disc.............. $14,000 John Deere 945 rotary disc MoCo....... $10,900 John Deere 945 14-ft. rotary disc MoCo.$10,900

USED MISCELLANEOUS

New Belt Conveyors

Offers: Gentle Handling Low Horsepower – High Capacity Clean Convenience Low Maintenance/Long Wear – Unique “S” Drive Unique collapsible Hopper

USED AUGERS

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Massey Ferguson 9540 Our mission: capacity without complexity Increased power combined with e3™ efficiency means the MF9540 can handle more bushels with less fuel, while maintaining reserve power to pull through tough conditions.

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Challenger BA4 3x4 bale acumulator....$6900 Woods 7-ft., 3-pt. blade............................. Call Woods 3-pt. backhoe..............................$6500 Tebben 60” flail mower.............................. Call Horst 36-ft. draper header trailer............$5900

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Farm King 10x80 swing hopper............$10,900 Farm King 13x70 swing hopper. Like new.......... ..........................................................$15,900 Farm King 13x70 auger with mover.........$9900 Westfield J Series belt drive PTO............$3500 Westfield MK1381 Plus auger..............$18,000 Westfield MK1381 Plus auger..............$18,000 Westfield MK 13x91 swing auger.........$18,000 Westfield MK flex 13x71 auger.............$22,900 Westfield 13x70 swing auger...................$9900 Westfield MK 10x70 swing hopper..........$5500 GT 8x41 belt drive, PTO auger.................$1200 Wheatheart drive over hopper..................$9000

USED HEADERS

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

USED SKID STEERS

Bobcat ST205 with bucket.............Coming In

SQUARE BALER

Case IH LBX432 3x4 square baler with cutter...................................................$73,900 Massey-Ferguson 2170 3x4 big square baler................................................$79,900 Massey-Ferguson 2170 3x4, cutter... $62,900 Hesston 7434 3x4 square baler.........$62,900 Hesston 4900 4x4x8 square baler..Coming In

COMING IN John Deere 535 round baler, twine...$7900 Case IH 1680 combine with 1010 header. John Deere 9650 combine. MacDon 972 25-ft. draper header. Massey Ferguson 6480 tractor with loader.............................$64,900 John Deere 4440 loader tractor...$24,900 (2) Kubota M9540 tractors. Big Bud HN250 tractor......$19,900 Challenger 85C tractor. Challenger 35 tractor. Ford New Holland 4835 tractor. International 444 tractor.....$4500 International 5000 swather. John Deere 1820 air drill. Westfield MK 10x51 swing away. Westfield MK 13x71 auger.

NEW header trailers IN STOCK “Our service sets us apart”

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New Vermeer R2300 & R2800 TwinRakes Get great-looking bales quickly and easily. It all starts with the Vermeer R2300 & R2800 twin rakes, which produces box-shaped windrows. Built to last, the twin rakes allow you to adjust the width of the windrows to match your baler. Control the width, basket lift and folding/ unfolding systems right from the cab of your tractor. USED PROCESSORS 2-Brandt VSF round/square processors. Each were $11,900............... Reduced To $9500 Rem 3600R bale processor. Was $11,900...... ..................................... Reduced To $9500

Haybuster 2650 round bale processor. Was $10,250........................ Reduced To $9750 Haybuster 256 Plus II pull-type. Was $10,500........................ Reduced To $9750 3-Highline 6600 round bale processor. Each were $6500................... Reduced To $5900 “Our service sets us apart”

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SX275 Sprayer

New

The Versatile SX275 is designed with the same simplicity and reliability you’ve come to expect from Versatile. A 1200 gallon stainless steel tank, modern cab, and complete precision application system creates a productive working environment for long days in the field. The SX275 has a highly efficient Max Torque® two-wheel mechanical drive system. With unparalleled power-to-theground the SX275 takes full advantage of its 275 hp Cummins engine and heavy-duty Allison 5-speed automatic transmission with locking torque converter. Versatile self-propelled sprayers boast an impressive boom system with an extreme-duty design. The boom was built with the most efficient strength-toweight lattice-style construction and the center pivot is top mounted on the booms center section. The ProAction-Flex® boom was designed to ensure your sprayer performs where it matters most. Utilizing a tandem rubber torsion suspension the SX275 has the industry’s most advanced parallel boom linkage.

Tractors

New

Versatile 280 MFWD 3-point, PTO, 280 engine hp

Versatile 190 MFWD

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

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New J&M 375 Speed tender IN STOCK

CONSIGNMENTS

Massey Ferguson 375 MFD tractor, loader, cab, bale spear & bucket......................... $22,900 Massey Ferguson 300 tractor with backhoe attachment & loader........................... $5900 John Deere 410 tractor with backhoe attachment................................................ $12,900 John Deere 7700 combine.................. $10,000 White header, 15-ft..................................CALL Massey-Ferguson 8570 combine, 24-ft. header, pickup header.................................. $39,000 MacDon R85 16-ft. rotary disc hydra swing...... ........................................................$34,000 Versatile 400 swather with 21-ft. header..$6000 Brandt QF1500 sprayer.......................... $8900 Brandt 1000 wheel boom sprayer, 1000 gallon tank..................................................... $8500 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, 120ft. booms.......................................... $12,000 Bean sprayer, 300 gallon, 100-ft. hose reel.$1250 1116 BF adapter conditioner fits 9030 bidirectional................................................... $2000 Flexi-Coil 7500 60-ft. air drill with 12” spacing, 3450 tank......................................... $60,000 Morris Maxum 49-ft. air seeder, 10” spacing, double shoot, 7300 tow behind tank.$39,000 Case IH RBX562 round baler, twine/net.......... ....................................................... $12,900 Westgo 8x31 PTO drive auger............... $2250 Besler 3100 bale bed..............................$8350 GT 8x40 grain auger, PTO drive............... $990 1965 Dodge truck with hoist, V-8, 5 speed transmission....................................... $1900 1996 Eagle tandem dually pintle hitch flatbed, 6-ft. beavertail..................................... $6000 Hallmark 14-ft. cargo trailer.................... $2900 Danuser J20/80 3-pt. digger................... $2000

USED SPRAYERS

Melroe 4450 Spra-Coupe, 80-ft. booms, 400 gallon tank...................................... $65,900 Summers suspended boom............... $34,900

NEW Demco

NEW stock trailer & swather trailers – IN STOCK USED HAYING EQUIPMENT

New Holland 1032 pull type balewagon..$6900 Hesston 6-wheel rake......................Coming In Danuser F7 3-pt. post hole auger with 9” & 12” bits....................................................... $1400

New Augers IN STOCK

10x70 13x70 swing away 13x85 swing away USED AIR DRILL

Bourgault 5925 52-ft. disc drill, 6280 tank....... ......................................................$249,900 2009 Bourgault 3310 PHD 55-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, single shoot, L6450 tow between tank, 3-tank metering.....................$184,900 New Holland SD440 air seeder, 57-ft., 12” spacing............................................$74,900 Morris Contour C2 86-ft., 8650 variable rate tow between cart, 12” spacing.......$299,500 Morris Maxim II 49-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 7300 tow between tank............................$65,000

USED CONVENTIONAL DRILL

(4) John Deere 9350 10-ft. drills, 10” spacing, transport.............................................$5000

Lee Manufacturing

500 & 1000 gallon fuel tank trailers

Rakes

12- & 14- wheel Hi Capacity 1050 bushel grain carts

IN STOCK

IN STOCK NOW

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1986 INTERNATIONAL TRUCK Big Cam Cummins, 13 speed, Heil dump box. Like new. Phone (406) 799-6923

ALFALFA SEED FOR SALE

SOLD OUT until Certified Wrangler - Certified Shaw - Ladak November Call Ernest Johnson 406-357-4182 1st, 2014 or cell: 262-3081 or 262-3809

2 CASE IH HEADERS FOR SALE

Case IH 1042 36-ft. draper header. Case IH 1020 30-ft. flex header with air bar, pickup reel and auto height. Both fit 2188 and 2388 combines. For more details phone (406) 895-7906, Redstone, MT

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

2000 Chevrolet 3500 crew cab pickup, 4x4, loaded, good condition. Trimble EZ Steer guidance system 1974 GMC 6500 truck, 427, 5 speed, 18-ft. box, good condition. 2004 Suzuki Vinson quad 4-wheeler, 4x4, good shape. Phone (406) 378-3147, Big Sandy, Montana

1988 Mack For Sale

COMBINE & AIR DRILL FOR SALE

CASE IH 4012 AIR DRILL

stealth openers with disk levelers on the drill, plus a set of Anderson openers and all the parts to set up to double shoot, seed brakes, 40-ft. wide 12” spacing, tow between 2400 cart....................................$24,000

1996 JOHN DEERE CTS COMBINE

2760 engine hours, 1940 separator hours, 925 25-ft. header with pickup reel...............................................................................................$51,000 Any questions, please call Randy (435) 881-1365

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ADDITIONAL UNITS COMING IN

John Deere 7810 MFWD.. Coming In John Deere 7820 MFWD.. Coming In John Deere 7700 MFWD and powershift....................................Just In

By Tim Petry, Livestock Economist North Dakota State University Extension Service Index (RPI) which at 101.4 rose to a 10 Cull cow prices in the U.S. have been at month high in March. The stronger RPI record high levels throughout 2014. Seasonwas supported by stronger customer traffic ally peak prices occurred in March, with and an optimistic outlook among restaurant April prices averaging about $4 per hunoperators. dredweight lower than March. Record high Cull cow prices are likely to remain at prices have been supported by lower cow record high levels but with late summer slaughter, fewer beef imports in January seasonal weakness occurring. Risk to and February, and good consumer demand cow prices would come from an expandfor hamburger with record high retail beef ing drought and forced liquidation in beef and pork prices. cow country. Both the Southern Plains and Total cow slaughter has averaged about Southwest are very dry now. 9.5 percent below last year with beef cow USDA-NASS released the first U.S. slaughter down about 9.4 percent (88,780 pasture and range condition report on May head) and dairy cow slaughter down about 5. For the week ending May 4, 2014, 22 9.6 percent (98,660 head). Beef cow slaughpercent of pastures and ranges in the U.S. ter during April has been down about 16 were rated as very poor or poor, compared percent from last year. Declining beef cow to 36 percent with the same rating last year. slaughter is the result of better moisture The markets conditions east of the Mississippi River The fed cattle market strengthened last and in some areas of the Northern Plains. week, but was still within the trading range Record high calf prices are also stimulatthat has occurred the last month. In the ing interest in retaining beef cows where 5-area market, liveweight steers averaged moisture conditions allow it. Lower dairy $147.98 per hundredweight up $1.64 for cow slaughter is due both to higher milk the week. Dressed weight prices increased prices and declining feed costs, which has $2.64 to average $237.72 for the week. The improved profitability in the dairy sector. boxed beef market was stronger early in Fresh, 90 percent lean wholesale boneless the week but faded by week’s end. Choice beef prices at about $250 per hundredweight boxed beef prices averaged $231.87 down are down from the $264 peak in March, but 4 cents for the week. Both calf and feeder still higher than the $206 last year at this cattle prices strengthened on lighter retime. Demand for ground beef is expected ceipts, with most strength coming later in to stay strong throughout the grilling season the week as both feeder cattle and live cattle with other beef cuts and pork at record high futures reached new contract highs and corn levels. The National Restaurant Association futures prices declined. recently released its restaurant Performance

12 speed, 350 hp, only 110,000 miles total, dual line wet kit, 11-24.5 rubber, very clean Phone (406) 799-6923

John Deere 4255 MFWD, powershift, 3-point and 8000 hours.....$36,500

Cull cow prices strong

John Deere 7230 MFWD, 24 speed PowrQuad, JD 741 loader, bucket, grapple..............................$78,000 John Deere 7800 MFWD, powershift and 3 poiint.......................$44,500 John Deere 4455 MFWD, powershift, 7200 hours. Excellent.......$40,000

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Week of Data Source: USDA-AMS Market News 5/2/14 5-Area Fed Steer all grades, live weight, $/cwt $147.98 all grades, dressed weight, $/cwt $237.72 Boxed Beef Choice Price, 600-900 lb., $/cwt $231.87 Choice-Select Spread, $/cwt $11.32 700-800 lb. Feeder Montana 3-market average, $/cwt -- Steer Price Nebraska 7-market average, $/cwt $193.09 Oklahoma 8-market average, $/cwt $182.56 500-600 lb. Feeder Montana 3-market average, $/cwt -- Steer Price Nebraska 7-market average, $/cwt $222.00 Oklahoma 8-market average, $/cwt $211.46 Feed Grains Corn, Omaha, NE, $/bu (Thursday) $4.92 DDGS Price, Nebraska, $/ton $231.50 MWDGS Price, Nebraska, $/ton $105.00

Week of 4/25/14 $146.34 $235.08 $231.91 $11.49 -- $187.57 $181.44 -- $231.39 $211.06 $4.91 $227.50 $100.50

Floodwater can contaminate wells

Week of 5/3/13 $129.01 $206.55 $198.59 $9.61 $137.01 $141.99 $135.90 $161.53 $165.87 $161.22 $7.17 $233.00 $130.00

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR “They should also contact a licensed well Private drinking water wells may have contractor,” she said. been inundated with storm water runoff The contractor should: during recent storms, a University of – Inspect the well. Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Extension water – Clean out any debris or sediment that quality educator said. entered the well. If floodwater came near a private drink– Disinfect the well with shock chlorinaing water well, its water supply may have been contaminated with pollutants carried tion. The system must be flushed (3-4 hours) in the floodwater, said Sharon Skipton, UNL after the disinfectant has been retained unExtension water quality educator. disturbed in the system 6-8 hours to remove In addition, wells can be contaminated by any debris and flush contaminates from the surface water runoff even if the surrounding water system before testing for drinkability. area is not flooded. Wells at greatest risk of “Next, contact a certified testing laboracontamination from floodwater or surface tory and tell them you want to have your water runoff include: private water supply tested for bacteria,” – Wells located in well pits. Skipton said. “They will provide a test kit – Dug wells or any wells that do not have with detailed instructions.” a watertight casing. Don’t use private well water until the – Wells that do not have watertight caps. laboratory states it safe and free of bacte– Wells that lack a grout seal in the anrial contamination. It may be necessary to nular space. repeat the disinfection and testing process – Wells that were submerged with flood several times before the well is free of conwater or surface water runoff. tamination. Homeowners and others who think their “If flood water came close to your well private drinking water well was impacted (100 feet or less) but did not reach the well, by floodwater should not use the water for have your water tested as a precaution,” cooking, drinking, or brushing teeth until Skipton said. laboratory analysis confirms it is safe, For more information, visit the flood.unl. Skipton said. edu web site.

What do you do with your dead animals?

By Dr. Michelle Arnold, DVM- Ruminant Extension Veterinarian (UKVDL), University of Kentucky One of the challenges associated with the disposal of animal carcasses includes protection of environmental, animal, and public health against potential microbiological threats. An animal carcass is composed of material that may contain viruses, bacteria, protozoa, parasites, prions, toxins, drug residues, and other chemicals. All of these materials need to be reduced to safe amounts, eliminated or somehow contained to minimize their potential hazard. There are many different attitudes among producers when it comes to disposal of a dead animal. Some producers very quickly address the problem using an accepted disposal method while others may drag the carcass to the nearest sinkhole, ditch or wooded area and leave it for scavengers to remove piece by piece. Recently, a representative of the KY Department of Agriculture (KDA) contacted me regarding the following issue: “We at the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) are tasked with enforcing proper disposal of carcasses. This is addressed in KRS 257.160. The agricultural arena does a poor job of disposing of dead animals but many times they are not aware of the requirements. The non-agricultural population is now seeing the carcasses and remains and reporting to KDA. We have to investigate and fine offenders.” This difference in attitudes among livestock producers regarding carcass disposal is often a source of conflict between neighboring farms due to issues such as contamination of surface water, the possibility of exposing healthy cattle to an infectious organism, and drawing undesirable wildlife (coyotes, black vultures) to the area. While these issues are important in the agricultural sector, there is now a growing suburban population that views improper disposal as a human health hazard. We are all too familiar with the sight and overwhelming smell of a rotting carcass on a blazing hot summer day. The non-agricultural community is unlikely to tolerate the stench or the sight of a decomposing animal and will take action to stop it from occurring near their home or neighborhood or along their drive home. Producers have six different choices for disposal according to the law: 1) incineration, 2) boiling, 3) burial, 4) rendering, 5) disposal in an approved landfill, and 6) composting. Regardless of the method chosen, it is important to realize this must be done within 48 hours of when the carcass of domestic livestock, poultry or fish is found unless it is kept in cold storage. The Cooperative Extension Service publication ID-167 entitled “On-Farm Disposal of Animal Mortalities” is available at the local cooperative extension office or on the web at http:// www2.ca.uky.edu/agc/pubs/id/id167/id167.pdf and provides guidance to the producer for handling animal mortalities according to KY law. Statute KRS 257.160 (effective June 25, 2009) describes the various acceptable methods of disposal of domestic livestock, poultry, and fish as follows: a) Complete incineration of the entire carcass and all of its parts and products; b) Boiling the carcass and all of its parts and products in water or heating it with steam at a temperature above boiling, continuously for two (2) hours or more; c) Burying the carcass and all of its parts and products in the earth i. At a place which is never covered with the overflow of ponds or streams and which is not less than one hundred (100) feet distant from any watercourse, sinkhole, well, spring, public highway, residence, or stable. ii. The carcass shall be placed in an opening in the earth at least four (4) feet deep, iii. The abdominal and thoracic cavities opened wide their entire length with a sharp instrument, iv. The entire carcass covered with two (2) inches of quicklime and at least three (3) feet of earth. d) Removal of the carcass by a duly-licensed rendering establishment; e) Deposition of the carcass in a contained landfill approved pursuant to KRS Chapter 224; f) Composting of the carcass in a facility according to the board’s administrative regulations and approved in accordance with KRS Chapter 224. Composting can provide animal producers with a convenient method for disposing of animal mortalities and also provide a valuable soil amendment. In addition, the finished compost can be stockpiled and reused to compost other mortalities. The interest in the use of on-farm composting for the disposal of animal by-products and carcasses is growing continued on page b12

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1981 International service truck, DT 466, 5/2 speed, 7500# IMT crane, air compressor..................$15,000 Pettibone telescopic 8000 lb. forklifts..................................... $15,000 Rough terrain 7000-8000 lb. forklifts.........................$7000 to $9000 Alitec PH60 asphalt grinder for skid steer................................ $7500 Ditch Witch 400SX cable plow with trencher............................ $5000 1999 Ditch Witch 410SX cable plow with boring attachment... $7500 Ditch Witch 350SX cable plow.................................................. $5000 2003 Ford F550 service truck, V-10, auto, 3200# IMT crane.$15,000 1994 Ford F600 service truck, diesel, 5+2 speed, 6200# IMT crane, compressor, hydraulic outriggers........................................ $12,500 1985 Ford F700 4x4 service truck, IMT 5000 lb. crane, underhood air compressor, outriggers........................................................ $15,000 1985 Ford F600 service truck, diesel, 5/2 speed, 8000 lb. Auto Crane, compressor.............................................................. $11,000 1996 Chevrolet Kodiak Cat diesel, 6 speed automatic, utility bed, outriggers. ............................................................................. $8500 1989 International 41-ft. bucket truck, diesel, automatic....... $10,000 1981 International 4x4 dump truck, low miles....................... $12,500 16-ft. flatbed dump with hoist..................................................... $3500 1997 Ford F800 bucket truck, Cummins diesel, 5+2 speed, 55-ft. reach................................................................................... $17,500 1986 Ford F800 National 228 37-ft. crane 14-ft. dump bed... $10,000 2001 Ford F550 4WD diesel, 6 speed manual, 11-ft. box van............ ............................................................................................ $15,000 1999 Ford 550 diesel, automatic, flatbed with lift gate.............. $9000 1988 Internatonal 1800 2-ton diesel 4x4 flatbed...................... $9000 1989 Ford F450 utility truck, 11-ft. bed, 460 hp, automatic....... $2500 1979 GMC chip truck................................................................. $6500

2001 Ford F450 4x4, diesel, automatic, 12-ft. flatbed dump..... ...................................$15,000

1997 Ford F450 460 V8, 5 speed, 12.5-ft. flatbed, 5000 lb crane, outriggers....$10,000

2000 Ford F450 V10, automatic, Gen set, Telsa 31-ft bucket.. ...................................$12,500

1988 International service truck, DT466, 5+2 speed, 6000 lb crane, Miller 225 welder, air compressor......$17,500

1991 GMC service truck, 3116 Cat diesel, 9 speed, 8000# crane, Ranger 8 welder, IR compressor................$20,000

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##### Large herds of Texas Longhorn cattle were brought into the empty grassland of Wyoming after the destruction of the bison. Over half of the cattle were owned by cattle barons from England or Scotland.

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What do you do with your dead animals? continued from page b11

because the practice is relatively simple, effective, environmentally sound, and economic. It uses materials and equipment that are often available or readily accessible on farms. Composting is a largely aerobic process in which naturally present microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, and others) convert (or digest) organic material into stable humus. However, it must be done correctly to minimize the potential spread of diseases, odors, and liquids. Guidelines established by the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service publication “On-Farm Composting of Animal Mortalities: ID-166” are available on the web at http://www2.ca.uky.edu/agc/pubs/id/id166/id166.pdf or may be obtained from the local cooperative extension office. According to KY regulations, all composting facilities must be constructed to meet the guidelines set forth in the UK publication ID-166 and must meet the requirements of the Kentucky Agriculture Water Quality Plan. In addition, reasonable and cost-effective efforts must be taken to prevent odor, insects, and pests and be inaccessible to scavengers, livestock, and live poultry. Regardless of the method chosen for carcass disposal, it is imperative to get it done quickly because decomposition occurs rapidly in hot summer weather and will inevitably get someone’s attention who may report it to authorities. The KDA has the authority to investigate and fine producers who do not dispose of livestock promptly and correctly. Effective and safe on-farm disposal of dead animals decreases the potential for environmental contamination and disease spread from the biological hazards contained within animal carcasses.

Texas crop, weather: More rain stimulates planting

By Robert Burns, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Nearly all of Texas continued to receive rain after Memorial Day storms, further improving the prospects of spring crop plantings and existing pastures and rangeland, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service reports from throughout the state. The National Weather Service’s precipitation analysis shows rainfall amounts from May 27 through June 10 to have been substantial in many areas. In some areas, accumulations were heavy. From May 27 through June 10, some parts of the Coastal Bend and East Texas received 8 inches or more of rain, according to the National Weather Service’s precipitation analysis. Amounts were less for other parts of the state, according to the analysis, but 2- to 4-inch totals were common throughout the Rolling Plains, South Plains and Panhandle. Despite the rains, extreme to exceptional drought conditions persisted throughout the plains regions, while Central Texas remained in the grip of severe to moderate drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. But condition reports from AgriLife Extension county agents showed planting continuing and crops progressing. Warmer weather in conjunction with the moisture improved pasture and rangeland as well, and stimulated the growth of warm-season annual grasses. In some instances, farmers who had been holding off planting in dry soil were rushing to meet crop insurance deadlines. “We are getting close to being done with planting,” said Tom Yeater, AgriLife Extension agent for Howard County, northeast of Midland. “Area farmers have been burning the diesel this past week trying to get all the planting done by June 10 for insurance. So far so good.” Mark Brown, AgriLife Extension agent for Lubbock County, reported, “Producers worked hard this week to complete 2014 planting operations. The vast majority of cotton fields were planted by the June 5 insurance planting deadline. Rainfall amounts for June 7 ranged from 1 to 2 inches across the county.” From AgriLife Extension in Scurry County, Gregory Gruben reported, “Cotton planting really got going this week, producers are planting as fast as they can. We have a chance of rain this weekend. We will see what happens, but we still need more rainfall.” More information on the current Texas drought and wildfire alerts can be found on the AgriLife Extension Agricultural Drought Task Force website at http://agrilife.tamu. edu/drought/ .

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2003 John Deere 9750 1792 separator hours, 925 header.....$110,000

2014 Case IH 8230 0 hours, 900/60R32 singles, moisture/yield Pro 700 monitor, air compressor, Magna Cut chopper, 2016 head..... Just In 2002 John Deere 9750 STS 2129 separator hours.................$120,000 2001 John Deere 9750 2300 separator hours. Very clean.........$89,500

2004 Case IH 8010 2040 separator hours, 2700 engine hours, has IH 2020 30-ft. flex head, upgraded Monitor Pro 600, Contour Master, chopper, long auger, moisture/yield, new rotary drive kit, updated feeder house, 2006 newer engine................Combine only $175,000 With header.........................................................................$200,000 2011 Case IH 7120 600 separator hours, hopper topper, chopper, Pro 600 monitor.........................................................................$228,500 2011 Case IH 7088 550 hours, Color Touch monitor, chopper..$199,500 1993 Case IH 1688 3243 engine hours, new heavy clean grain boot with cross auger, update to 11/4” shaft..........................................$45,000 1988 Case IH 1680 Stk#: 1701........................................................ Call Case IH 1680 with header, 4112 hours. Stk#: 1689...................$29,500 1996 New Holland TR98 2621 separator hours, a lot of recent work done. Very clean unit..............................................................$55,000 1987 New Holland TR96 3000 separator hours........................$39,000 John Deere 9770 750 separator hours, custom cutter package duals, 2WD, nice machine..............................................................$195,000

John Deere 9760 STS with John Deere 630 R head...............$149,500 With header.........................................................................$164,500 John Deere 9660 STS, 1200 engine hours, chopper, 30-ft. auger, 18.4x42 singles, bin extensions........................................................$182,000 2003 John Deere 9650 STS, 2734 separator hours, chopper.$110,000 1991 John Deere 9500 2966 engine hours, 2300 separator hours........ . ............................................................................................$45,000 2004 Cat Challenger 670 600 separator hours, with pickup....$155,000 1995 Gleaner R62 2918 separator hours. Stk#: 1693................$39,500 Gleaner R60, 2882 hours...........................................................$22,500 Gleaner R Series, pickup header with attachment.......................$6500 Gleaner N6, 2250 hours, 24-ft. header and pickup reel.............$10,000

2005 MacDon 973 36-ft. header with pick up reel and transport.$45,000 Case IH 1020 flex head with pickup reel. Stk#: 1696.................$12,000 2003 John Deere 936 header with pick up reel and transport. Very clean......................................................................................$29,500 John Deere 930 header, regular reel with air reel......................$12,000 John Deere 214 pickup header with pickup attachment. Stk#: 1691...... .................................................................................................$6500 Variety of headers & variety of brands/prices vary - CALL

2005 Premier 2610 pull-type 30-ft swather with pickup reel....... Just In 1999 New Holland 688 round baler...........................................$15,000 Case IH 8480 round baler..............................................................$8500 1984 Ford F150 pickup, 2WD, automatic transmission. 150,000 miles... .................................................................................................$3000 1972 GMC 6500 40,069 miles, 454 automatic transmission with Willmar fertilizer spreader box, mechanical drive................................$12,500 Friggstad 2025 30-yard hydraulic scraper.................................$55,000

HEADERS & ATTACHMENTS

The DH-50 and 60 series Pillar drills are 5 plex toolbars with parallel lifting sub frames to lift and lower the double shoot Disc/Hoe openers. The main toolbar does not move to lift the openers out of the ground. With depth stops on the cylinders it is very easy to maintain the correct frame height as the disc wears or when changing seeding depth. They also feature a rear walking beam that keeps all the transport wheels on the ground. This feature removes the stress on the frame during transport and keeps the toolbar as level as possible in the field. There are walking axles on the transport wheels as well, these features keep an even load on all four corners of the toolbar all the time. The DH5010 and DH6010 Pillar disc drills come with Flexi-Coil easy flow headers but can be adapted to other air carts as well. These two models come with an 8 run, double shoot air pack.

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

2013 Seed Master CT-TXB-M70 70’x12” spacing, lift kit, auto adjust packing force sensor.............................................................Call 2013 Seed Master CT-TXB-M700 300 bushel on board tank...Call 2013 Seed Master CT-TXB-M50 50’x12” spacing, tire in tire option, wiring & shank pressure hose extension, fixed rear wheel to castering rear wheel, auto packing, touch screen display, in cab monitor..................................................................................Call 2006 Seed Master 60’x12” with Flexi-Coil double shoot distribution and towers, PNV packers, new seed and fertilizer knives........... .................................................................................... $119,500 2012 Seed Master 40’x10”, (2) 190 bushel or 380 bushels total on board tanks, tire in tire, dual castering wings, 24” fill auger, auto packing........................................................................................ .................................................................................... $190,000 Seed Master 46’x12” drill, with tank..........................................Call

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Summers Supercoulter Plus...................................................$59,500 Friggstad CD-83-102 62-ft. chisel plow, 12”, new style shank/shank holders..................................................................................$19,500 2005 Morris 8900 60’x12” chisel plow with harrows...................$49,000 Melroe Renn 503 42-ft., hydraulic fold Degelman harrows. One 6-ft. section missing. John Deere hubs and spindles......................$9500 Gysler 24-ft. plow. No harrows, cable fold.....................................$4500 Moldboard 8 bottom plow, made by White Equipment...................$8000 Clark Melroe 903-816 moldboard plow, 8 bottom, 16”..................$8000 Victory blade plow, 40-ft., weights, duals on center section. Blades in good condition......................................................................$10,000

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2007 Apache 1010 with 1000 gallon tank, 60- to 90-ft. booms, Auto Steer, rate shut off, dual rear wheels, triple nozzles. 1189 hours, field ready...................................................................................$132,500 Ag Shield 100-ft. sprayer with 1000 gallon tank............................$6500 Summers sprayer with 1000 gallon tank.......................................$5000 Brandt QF2000 sprayer with 1500 gallon tank..............................$9500

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New method distinguishes yellow perch females from males

By Sandra Avant, Agricultural Research Service Identifying juvenile and adult yellow reproductive openings. The process is fast, perch females from males is no longer an easy, reliable and more than 97 percent acobstacle for aquaculture producers of this curate in fish above three inches in length. high-value fish, thanks to U.S. Department Factors such as size and geographical of Agriculture (USDA) scientists. A new origin can affect external characteristics step-by-step procedure developed by the related to yellow perch gender. Therefore, scientists makes it easier to separate fish scientists examined yellow perch strains by gender for growth performance, physifrom four different geographical areas, ological studies and to manage broodstocks while considering body size and reproducfor reproduction and genetic selection. tive maturity. They then identified female Physiologist Brian Shepherd and his coland male characteristics that could be leagues at the Agricultural Research Serconfirmed in yellow perch of various sizes vice (ARS) Dairy Forage and Aquaculture from the four geographical strains. Research Unit in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The new system allows producers as developed the systematic method to segrewell as scientists to identify the largest gate yellow perch females from males durfemales and males for producing the next ing early growth stages. Because females generation of yellow perch. Because fish tend to grow faster and larger than males, are unharmed during the process, the females could often be mistaken for males method also can be used to identify females when being selected for genetic improvefrom males when wild yellow perch field ment prior to reproductive maturity. Previsurveys are taken. ously, it was extremely difficult to identify ARS is the chief intramural scientific gender until fish matured (up to two years). research agency of the U.S. Department The method involves an algorithm—a of Agriculture (USDA), and this research checklist that includes the size of the fish supports the USDA priority of promoting and the shape and color of the anal and international food security.

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Bobcat 7753 skidsteer loader OROPS, 66” bucket, auxiliary hydraulics.

$5995 $17,500 Ford 700 sweeper truck 8.2L Detroit engine, automatic transmission, nice shape!

1988 Ford L9000 truck with grapple 20-ft. box, hoist, Cummins engine, 13 speed transmission.

$31,000

1973 Kenworth W900 truck Cummins engine, jakes, 13 speed transmission, aluminum wheels, headache rack, wet kit, good older truck!

$22,500 $1795

4-ft.x8-ft. dump trailer 14.5 rubber, spreader tailgate, 16” side extensions, pintle hitch.

ATTACHMENTS

2003 International 7400 dump truck 10-ft. dump box, 10-ft. snow plow, pintle hitch, LED arrowboard, live hydraulics, 95% tires, 200,000 miles, excellent shape!

$900 ea.

$2500 Skidsteer snow blade attachments In stock: 84”.

New skidsteer adjustable forks heavy duty 48” forks.

1998 Peterbilt 379 EH truck Series 60 Detroit engine, 470 hp, jakes, Super 10 transmission, all new 22.5 rubber on aluminum wheels, new brakes, 2 line wet kit, 63” sleeper, dual stacks and cleaners.

You can view our complete inventory on the web at: www.equipment4u.biz

Snake oil – Have you bought some lately?

By Sandra Frost, University of Wyoming Extension educator specializing in crops and Jim Downer, University of California Cooperative Extension At one time or another we have all been desperate for a quick, easy solution to a problem. Farmers, ranchers, and gardeners are exposed to thousands of advertising messages that promise to solve plant, soil, and livestock problems. Snake oil products are always out there waiting for us to relax our guard. In the 19th century, salesmen offered patented cure-all products that claimed to cure disease, ailments, or problems. Snake oil products make efficacy claims not backed by scientific research, and the claims may seem quite different from actual results. Claims may use a scientific principle and a great deal of jargon to promote the product. The claim may also include a “new active ingredient” not explained or named. Keep several things in mind. In-house or third party research results should be partnered with university trials and research results for credible product evaluation. Products may perform differently on different soil types and in different climate zones. Most products on the market do not require any kind of scientific efficacy testing. Fertilizers, growth stimulators, hormones, compost teas, and vitamins do not require testing. Pesticides do because they are highly regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency. Furthermore, comparison of treatments may not show differences due to the cropping year conditions. For example, any soil amendment or fertilizer product, effective or not, may be consumed by plants, or leached away during the cropping season and have reduced, late-season effects. Reapplication may be necessary later in the crop season. What can a person do? Find an expert. A grower who wants to try a fertilizer or soil amendment could talk to a scientist at one of University of Wyoming’s research stations and ask for peer-reviewed, independent research that establishes efficacy of the product. Do your own trial. A grower may want to run his own demonstration trial on a small-scale the first time he uses the product. Use the product on eight or 12 rows immediately adjacent to untreated rows for easy comparison later in the season. Follow label directions exactly. At harvest time, don’t depend upon visual assessment – take time to measure yields from the same sample size per treatment. At the end of the day, the message is buyer beware. Gardeners and producers must be informed enough to make a decision that will protect their land enterprises and their pocketbooks.

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Now Your Factory Authorized Dealer

$7500 $4500

$3850

2014 PJ 18-ft. x 83” channel landscape utility trailer 7000# GVW, 4-ft. expanded metal sideboards, front trimmer rack, heavy duty rear ramp gate.

$9150

Lots of inventory and more on the way! CALL FOR DETAILS!! Financing Available

Sullivan 185 air compressor John Deere diesel engine, 2321 hours, good shape.

$12,900

2014 PJ 16+4 gooseneck tilt trailer (2) 8000# oil bath axles, 17.5 rubber.

2000 Ford F350 truck with dump box 12-ft. Rugby dump box, 7.3L diesel, 5 speed transmission, 4x4.

$5250

$49,500

$8850

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$86,500

$23,500

2006 Hitachi EX330LC excavator cab, heat, air conditioner, thumb, 60” bucket, 5790 total hours, very low hours on undercarriage, service records, nice tight machine!

2014 PJ 20-ft. heavy duty deckover flatbed trailer 14,000 GVW, rear ramps, spare tire.

$19,200

2008 Reinell boat & trailer 19-ft., 4.3L Chevy engine, fish finder, AM/FM/CD, bimini top, boat cover, new tires, excellent shape!

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$79,900

$3150

2014 PJ 18-ft. channel utility trailer heavy duty rear ramp, sides, front ATV ramps, spare wheel and tire, (2) 3500 lb axles.

1997 Chevrolet K3500 service truck 350 gas engine, automatic transmission, 9-ft. service box.

2008 Ford F550 flatbed truck 6.4L diesel, 4x4, extended cab, new 9-ft. flatbed, new front tires, after-market front bumper, 80,000 miles on new Ford engine.

Caterpillar IT28G wheel loader cab, heat, air conditioner, 20.5x25 rubber @ 50%, quick attach with bucket & forks, 7500 hours, service records, nice shape!

$96,500

$4695

2014 PJ 16-ft.x83” XL dump trailer scissor hoist, 15,000 lb GVW, ramps, spare tire. Also available: 16-ft.x83” XL dump trailer $7995

$11,400

2014 PJ 20-ft. equipment trailer slide-in ramps, rear stabilizer jacks, 16” rubber, 14,000# GVW

$6850

2014 PJ 22-ft. full tilt bed equipment trailer 14,000# GVW, full powered tilt.

Caterpillar 322BL excavator cab, heat, thumb, 42” bucket, very low hours on undercarriage, 13,500 hours, lots of maintenance history, great shape!

2005 CAT 962 G Series II wheel loader cab, heat, air conditioning, radial rubber, 4400 hours, excellent shape!

$14,900

$31,500

1998 Ford F700 single axle water truck 2500 gallon tank, 4 sprays, hose reel, PTO pump, 5.9L Cummins engine, 6 speed transmission, 22.5 rubber @ 90%.

$2550

2014 PJ 30-ft. gooseneck with duals trailer (2) 12,000 lb axles, beavertail with monster ramps.

Challenger MH20 skidsteer backhoe attachment 6-ft. dig depth, very nice shape!

$4550

$3550

2014 PJ 18-ft. carhauler trailer (2) 5200 lb axles, rear ramps, spare tire. Also available: 16-ft. and 20-ft.

2014 PJ 20-ft. quick tilt trailer (2) 5200 lb axles, electric over hydraulic full tilt.

$16,500

1975 Ford 9000 water truck Detroit engine, 10 speed transmission, 4000 gallon water tank, PTO pump, 4 sprays.

$1250

1993 Michigan L70 wheel loader cab, heat, factory third valve with factory quick-attach, includes: bucket, forks, angle dozer blade, grapple, 4400 hours.

$1650

$7650 $5995 2014 PJ tilt trailer 16-ft. tilt, 4-ft. stationary, 14,000# GVW, radial rubber. Also have: 16-ft. x 6-ft. stationary tilt.

$2995

2014 PJ 14-ft. x 83” dump trailer tandem axle, 16” rubber, tarp. Also have: Low-Pro dump trailer.....$7700 Also have: 16-ft.x83” XL dump trailer.....$8150

$6750

$7450

PJ equipment tilt trailer 22-ft. deck, 8-ft. 6” wide, tandem 7000# axles, power up/down hoist, 16” rubber, winch plates.

$2250

$1695

2014 PJ 5-ft.x8-ft. utility trailer rear ramp, spare tire, 15” rubber.

2000 Ford F550 super duty bucket truck 40-ft. reach, 7.3L diesel, automatic transmission, 4x4.

$29,500 Case 580 Super L backhoe cab, heat, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, 4800 hours, Case controls.

$14,900

1999 Red River belly dump trailer tandem axle, 42-ft., aluminum wheels, excellent shape!

$5995

$4450 2014 PJ medium duty deckover flatbed trailer 10,000 lb GVW, rear ramps.

1979 Cherokee semi end dump trailer 30-ft., 24.5 rubber.

1994 Jeep Wrangler 6 cylinder engine, automatic transmission, 4x4, hard top.

$20,000

$5995

$7250 2014 PJ 25-ft. gooseneck trailer 20-ft. deck, 5-ft. beavertail with center pop-up and flip ramps, tandem 7000# axles, 16” rubber.

2014 PJ 14-ft.x96” deckover dump trailer fold-down sides, 14,000# GVW, 16” rubber. Also available: 12-ft.x84” deckover dump....$6500

2014 Carry On utility trailer 9-ft.x5.5-ft., ramp gate, excellent shape!

Astoria service body figerglass, 8x8, pipe rack, nice shape!

$12,500 1998 International 4700 auger truck automatic transmission, service body, excellent shape!

$32,500

John Deere 310E backhoe cab, heat, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, nice machine!

2014 PJ 14-ft. x 83” utility trailer rear ramp, 3500# axle, ATV ramps on front, 12-ft. x 77”...$2150

Starting at $2200

1998 Great Dane furniture van trailer 45-ft., logistic posts, 17.5 rubber, air ride.

$23,500

PJ pickup flatbeds 7-ft.x7-ft., 7-ft.x8-ft. 6”, 8-ft.x9-ft. 6”, 8-ft.x11-ft. 3”

2001 Trail King hydraulic tail lowboy trailer 44-ft., 35 ton capacity, 19.5 rubber, hydraulic winch, nice shape!

$15,800

1986 Ford F800 boom truck RO 110-55 11-ton boom, 8.2L Detroit engine, 5 speed transmission with 2 speed rear end, new rubber, newer engine.

$13,900

1997 Case 570 LXT skip loader OROPS, Gannon box with ripper, 4 new tires.

$15,000

$5995

1988 Marmon truck with crane 425 hp Cat engine, jakes, 13 speed transmission, pusher axle, 7.5 ton crane, 5th wheel plate, dual stacks, all new rubber.

2001 Freightliner van truck 5.9L Cummins engine, automatic transmission, lift gate, 19.5 rubber, 300,000 miles, nice condition!

$7000 $20,500

$5300

2014 PJ 20-ft. equipment trailer bumper pull, 14,000 lb. GVW, 18-ft. deck, 2-ft. beavertail with standup ramps.

1996 Western Hopper flatbed trailer 45-ft. long, spring ride, outside rail, aluminum wheels

1994 Trailmobile step deck trailer 53-ft. deck with 6-ft. hydraulic beavertail and 5-ft. hydraulic ramps, spread axle, winches, 50% rubber, wide load lights and strobes.

Equipment Connection, LLC 40 Sunrise Creek Road; Suite #1 on Hwy 2 West, PO Box 958 Columbia Falls, MT 59912 email: sales@equipment4u.net

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2013 North Dakota Custom Rates Part II – Late Season Operations

Introduction The data in this report are the results of a survey conducted during September and October by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Approximately 2,100 reports from farmers and ranchers, elevators, custom harvesters and other custom operators were tabulated. The survey was designed to provide state and regional averages of custom work rates. The late season survey has been conducted every three years since 1962, except during the early 1980’s when it was conducted every other year. Appreciation is expressed to all survey participants who provided the data for this report and also to North Dakota State University Extension Service personnel for their assistance on this project. The Data This report contains state and regional level custom work rates for harvesting, drying and hauling crops, seed preparation, hauling hay and livestock, and other custom work for fall operations. Included for each operation are the number of reports, range, most frequently reported rate and the average rates. Also included are state level 2010 average rates, 2013 rates as a percent of 2010 and historical comparisons back to 1989 for selected operations. Regional averages are reported where there were a sufficient number of reports. We advise the reader to exercise discretion when using rates where less than fifteen reports were tabulated. The range shows the minimum and maximum rate reported for each custom operation. The range is affected by the locality of the reporter and the size of the custom operator. A farmer/rancher who does a small amount of custom work for his or her neighbor may charge less than a large scale operator. No adjustments are made for this or any other special circumstances. The rates in this report are averages that include charges for equipment, power, fuel and the operator. Exchange work was not considered custom work for this survey. CONTINUED ON PAGE B22

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NDSU riders earn national titles

By NDSU Extension Service Two members of North Dakota State University’s (NDSU) Western equestrian team have earned national titles. Hailey Aagard, a junior from Wadena, Minnesota, was named the 2014 Intercollegiate Horse Show Association’s (ISHA) national champion in beginner horsemanship at the ISHA National Championships held in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, May 1-4. Janna Rice, a junior from Maddock, was named 2014 IHSA reserve national champion in advanced horsemanship. “As a coach, I couldn’t be more proud of Janna and Hailey,” says Tara Swanson, the team’s coach. “They have been working hard all year in preparation for the opportunity to compete at nationals. Both of them rode with poise, confidence, determination and skill, which resulted in a very positive outcome.” Rice and Aagard advanced to the national competition by placing among the top four riders at semifinal competition hosted by West Texas A&M in Canyon, Texas, March 29-30. Two other NDSU riders also competed in semifinal competition. They were Ashley Lindell, a senior from Soloway, Minnesota, and Cami Slaubaugh, a junior from Wolford. Lindell finished with an honorable mention in reining and a seventh-place finish in open horsemanship. Slaubaugh finished seventh in intermediate horsemanship. These four riders earned the opportunity to compete at one of the three semifinals held throughout the U.S. by finishing as champion or reserve champion at the Zone 7 Region 3 regional championships hosted by the University of Wisconsin-River Falls on March 2. Other NDSU riders competing in regional competition were: Nicole Holasek, a senior from Waconia, Minnesota; Karley Schaefer, a sophomore from West Fargo; Emily Norwig, a junior from Hastings, Minnesota; Hannah Bucheger, a sophomore from Andover, Minnesota; and Blaine Novak, a junior from Fordville. The NDSU Western equestrian team ended the 2013-2014 regular season with high honors; it was named the Zone 7 Region 3 reserve high point team. The equestrian team consisted of 26 members. “We had a fairly inexperienced team this year, but each one of the team members stepped up to take on a position within the team, which helped us to achieve this high honor,” Swanson says. The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association, which is the organization NDSU competes in, consists of a little more than 400 teams, with more than 8,300 riders, across the U.S. and Canada. The organization offers eight levels of hunter seat riding and six levels of Western riding.

Trucks For Sale 1997 Kenworth T600 red top N14, 9 speed, steerable pusher, PTO, pintle hitch, aluminum wheels, ready for 20-ft. grain box or pull a trailer. Sharp truck............ $28,500

2007 International 8600 420 hp ISM Cummins, 10 speed ultra shift automatic, jake brake, twin screw, new 8.5-ft.x20-ft. unibody silage/grain box. Truck is loaded and nice................. $59,750 2004 Freightliner M2 106, Mercedes 280 hp, 6 speed Allison automatic, ITB aluminum grain box and tarp. Nice truck........ $46,500 1998 Kenworth T800 460 hp Detroit, 9 speed, 20-ft. Cancade grain box, with beet and grain gate, roll tarp........................................................ $45,500

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1995 Freightliner FL112, M11 Cummins, 10 speed, steerable pusher, PTO, ready for a 20-ft. grain box..... ............... $17,500

ITEMS FOR SALE John Deere chisel plow, built heavy, excellent condition............$1700

Woods 840 Brush Bull 7-ft. wide, very good shape...............$2300

Melroe 12-ft. drill, fertilizer, grain & alfalfa boxes, good shape ready to plant..............................$2100

1984 GMC 4x4 truck, 350 engine. Nice running and driving truck, good tires.........................$2800

2 wheel hay rake......................$300

New Holland 425 square baler, good condition..................$3900

New Holland 331 manure spreader......................................$1200

Irrigation pump, 6”, PTO..........$775 John Deere stack mover with hydraulic tilt bed, excellent tires..... ...........................................$800 Bale Master BalePro6000+ bale processor.........................$2800

International 14-ft. tandem disc. Excellent condition...........$2500 International 4 bottom roll over plow....................................$800

John Deere 410 backhoe, diesel engine, good tires, excellent condition........................$11,000

3-pt., 8# post auger.................$600

John Deere 20-ft. tandem disc with fold up wings. Good condition..... .........................................$3300 NDSU Western equestrian team members Hailey Aagard (on horseback) and Janna Rice (left), along with their coach, Tara Swanson, display the ribbons and other items they earned at the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association’s National Championships in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Ford 501 7-ft. mower, nice condition......................................$700

##### Signs there’s going to be trouble at the family reunion • All the covered dishes have flames shooting out of them. • There’s tackling in the volleyball game. • A couple of aunts have taken their glasses off and their teeth out. • The kids are eating UNDER the children’s table. • There’s a tug-a-war game with no rope.

Danuser 3-pt. post auger with hydraulic tilt 8”......... . ....... $850

Delivery Available!

Vermeer 605K round baler with monitor. Comes with manual and splicing tool...............$5500

FOR MORE INFO CALL (406) 793-2210

Allis Chalmers wheel loader, comes with bucket and forks. Runs and operates excellent...... .........................................$5500 John Deere 350 3-pt side delivery hay rake..............................$800 Danuser 12” post hole auger..$650 Gilmore Tate 10-ft. fold-up grain auger, hydraulic drive.........$100 12-ft. chisel plow, good working order.................................$1000 Calf Table.................................$850 Shaver 3-pt. post pounder #8.. $800 Snow wing.............................$1000 Round bale hydraulic spear feeder.. ...........................................$600

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New Holland Equipment New Holland Roll Belt 560 Round Balers New Holland Tractors

New Holland Combines

New Holland Guardian Sprayer

New Holland Air Drills

New Holland P2050

New Holland T9000 Series Tractors

New Holland Suspended Sprayers

New Holland P2060 60 & 70-ft. folding drill

Zerbe Bros.

406-228-4311

USED ROUND BALERS

1999 Hesston 856T 5x6 bales, 75” wide pickup, bale kicker. #UHHS43..................................... $11,500

2008 New Holland BR7090, Bale Command, wide pickup, 1000 PTO, twine & net. #UNH128........... . ..............................................................$21,000 New Holland BR780 auto wrap, laced belt, 1000 PTO, standard sweep....................................... Just In

Vermeer 605M, twine, net wrap, wide pickup, hydraulic bale bicker, 540 PTO. #UHVM40............ $19,000 1998 Vermeer 605L twine & mesh wrap, hydraulic bale kicker. #UHVM31............................. $12,000 1994 Vermeer 605K round baler, 1000 PTO. #UHVM33.................................................. $7500

1992 New Holland 660, Bale Command, standard pickup, 1000 PTO. #UHN108.....................$7500 1994 New Holland 660, auto wrap, 1000 PTO. #UHNH86................................................ $11,900

USED TRACTORS

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

USED AIR DRILLS

2013 New Holland P2060 70-ft. air drill with 10” spacing, 41/2” steel wheels, double shoot, stealth openers. #NDN226....................................Demo 2012 New Holland P2060 70-ft. air drill with 10” spacing, 550 lb. trips, 31/2” steel packers, double shoot with P1060 tow between air cart, 430 bushel, variable rate, duals. #UDNH15................ Just in

Bourgault 5710 59-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, mid row coulters, 5350 tow between tank, 8” auger, Eagle Beak points, anhydrous setup. #UDB006..$79,000 2006 Flexi-Coil 5000 46-ft. 10” spacing, 41/2” steel, 550 lb. trips, single shoot with 3850 tow between variable rate tank....................................$95,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550# trips, stealth bodies with 2320 tow between cart. #UDF237................................................$36,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. air drill with 12” spacing, 31/2” steel packers with 1610 tow behind air cart. #UDF235................................................. Just In

USED SKID STEERS

2008 New Holland T6020 110 engine hp, MFD, 16x16 powershift transmission, loder/bucket/grapple, 650 hours. #UTNH96.....................................$62,000 1995 New Holland 9880 4WD, standard transmission, 400 hp Cummins, 20.8x42” triples, 4 remotes, weights, 4950 hours................................$79,000 2004 John Deere 567 round baler, twine, net wrap, 1000 PTO, MegaWide pick up, 21,000 bales. #UHJD34................................................ $16,800 1994 John Deere 535, 540 PTO, kicker, gathering wheels #UHJD35....................................... $6500

Hesston 560 with auto tie, 540 PTO. #UHHS51...... . ................................................................$5500 2002 Hesston 856A automatic, twine tie, 4500 bales, wide pickup. #UHHS54.............................. $9500

Glasgow, Montana

USED WINDROWER

2007 John Deere 4995 185 hp, 16-ft. disc bine and 30-ft. Honey Bee draper header, double sickle, pickup reel, transport package, 850 hours...Just In

USED MISCELLANEOUS

2013 Morris Pro Ag 900 hay hiker, 11Lx15FI tires, side rail kit, auto bale turner...................$19,500 Valmar 3255 32-ft. - 80-ft. granular applicator, 2250# capacity with cover, used very little............$4500 Valmar 2455 24-ft. - 60-ft. granular applicator, 1800# capacity with cover, used very little............$3500 Valmar 1655 16-ft. - 40-ft. granular applicator, 900# capacity......................................................$1200 Gates bag lifter.............................................. Just In

2012 New Holland L230 160 hours, cab with heat & air, premium tires. #USNH34................... Just In 2010 New Holland L175 skid steer, 450 hours, 2000# lift, cab with heat, 2 speed hydro, 72” bucket. #USNH28...............................................$35,000

Zerbe Bros. “Setting The Standard”

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

1950

64 Years

2014

Glasgow, MT

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USED SPRAYERS

Morris Hay Hikers in stock. Zerbe Bros. Glasgow, MT 406-228-4311

2005 New Holland SF115 100-ft. wheel boom, 18.4x26, HMIC hydraulic pump, FlexControl Auto Rate, 3 boom valve, hydraulic unfold, windscreens. #USNH31................................................$14,500 2004 New Holland SF115 90-ft. suspended boom with windscreens, Flexi-Control Auto Rate, rinse tank, double nozzle.................................$28,000 Flex-Coil S67XL 130-ft. wheel boom, FlexControl monitor, Auto Rate, combo jets. #USF178.Just In

2000 Flexi-Coil System 67XL 100-ft., 1500 gallon, wheel boom, 18.4x26 tires, FlexControl Auto Rate, windscreens, double nozzles, rinse tank. #USF153................................................$17,500 1998 Flexi-Coil System 67XLT twin tank, 130-ft., foam marker, hydraulic unfold, air inductor tips. #USF139................................................$17,500 1998 Flexi-Coil System 67 110-ft., 1000 gallon, windscreens, wheel boom, FlexControl monitor. #USF151................................................$14,500 1994 Flexi-Coil 65XL 120-ft., 1500 gallon, no Auto Rate. #USF173..........................................$6500 1996 Brandt QF2500 100-ft. wheel boom, twin tank, twin boom, with Auto Rate, 18.4x26 tires, foam marker, Ace hydraulic & PTO pump. #USBT12... . ..............................................................$10,900

CONSIGNMENTS

1996 John Deere 8570, 4WD, 250 hp, 18.4R42 duals, 3-pt., 1000 PTO, 12 speed, 9000 hours.. $50,000

1980 Versatile 875 4WD tractor, 855 Cummins, 20.8x38 duals, 8264 hours, clean................. Call

1977 John Deere 4630 MFWD tractor, 150 hp, PowerShift, 3 point, 1000 PTO, 5900 hours, John Deere 740 loader and grapple fork.........$26,000 John Deere 4010 tractor, diesel, 2 rear hydraulics, good tires, F11 Farmhand loader..............$4500 Ford 9N tractor, new tires, new paint, 3-pt. hitch, 540 PTO, very nice............................................$3500 2007 K-Hart 60-ft. no-till air drill, 10” spacing, Bourgault 4350 tow behind air cart...............$125,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 550# trips, double shoot with 2340 tow between cart and 2320 tow behind cart..............................$57,000 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550# trips, double shoot, 4” rubber packers, stealth openers with 3450 tow between cart, mechanical drive, 30.5x32 tires..................................$55,000 2-Melroe 201 & 204 10-ft. drills, 7” spacing, 2-drill hitch with fertilizer. Each............................$1000 2008 New Holland SF216 90-ft. suspended boom sprayer, 380/90R46 tires, wind screens, SP655 Auto Rate................................................$35,000

2004 New Holland SF115 134-ft. wheel boom sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, rinse & wash, FlexControl auto rate.....................................$19,000 2004 New Holland SF115 134-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon, 18.4x26 tires, HMIC pump, Flexi-Control Auto Rate, dual nozzles, windscreens.............$14,500 2003 Flexi-Coil 100-ft. wheel boom sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, auto rate, windscreens, dual bodies. SN 113271..............................................$15,000 1999 Flexi-Coil 67XL 100-ft. wheel boom sprayer, 1500 gallon, triple nozzle bodies, SP655 Auto Rate. Nice!.................................................$7500 1994 Flexi-Coil S85 70-ft. heavy harrow, 1/2”x22” tines, manual angle adjustment...........................$8500 International 140 48” roll over plow, 16” bottoms, 3-pt. mount.........................................................$3500 2009 New Holland BR 7090 round baler, extra wide pickup, twine tie, 1000 PTO, laced belts, 13.5x15 tires............................................................... Call Vermeer 605K round baler, twine tie, 540 PTO.$7500 2000 Vermeer 605L round baler, 540 PTO drive with gathering wheels, nice shape....................$7500 2003 Hesston 956A round baler, twine only, auto cycle, hydraulic pickup, 5300 bales............... Call 1997 Hesston 565A round baler, auto tie, twine only, 31x13.5-15 flotation tires............................$6500 New Holland 280 square baler, 16”x18” chamber, 540 PTO drive...................................................$2500 1992 Gleaner R72 combine, 2530 separator hours, 30.5x32 tires, 390 hours on new engine.$49,500 1992 Gleaner R72 combine, 2277 separator hours, 30.5x32 tires, 30-ft. header and trailer.....$35,000 1979 Allis-Chalmers N5 combine, 24.5x32 tires with 27-ft. header, batt reel................................$7500 1978 John Deere 7700 combine, diesel engine, 3631 hours with 224 head, non hydro.................$6000 Gleaner 13-ft. pickup header with Melroe attachment...........................................................$1500

2008 Miskin scraper, 13-yd., 13-ft. cut, 11x24.5 tires, swivel hitch with Raven laser system 1/2 mile range......................................................$41,000 1973 Chevrolet C60 fertilizer truck, 6 ton hopper, filler, diesel tank and pump................................$5000 A&E-708 8 run fertilizer spreader boom..........$9000 Brandt 1515LP conveyor transfer, 15 hp Kohler engine. Never used!...................................$6900 John Deere 50 3-point backhoe, 9-ft. digging depth, 16” bucket..................................................... Call 2010 Vermeer BP8000 round bale processor, right hand discharge, 16.5x16.1 cleated tires, 1000 PTO, built-in twine cutter, grain tank............. Call 2013 Farm King 9-ft. side sickle mower, 540 PTO, hydraulic lift, skid shoes, extra parts............. Call 2014 John Deere 2235 mower, “Zero Turn”, 20 hp, 42” deck, twin blade, 26.9 hours, used three times.Call

Demco grain carts in stock. Ready for the harvest season!! Zerbe Bros. 406-228-4311 Glasgow, Montana

Your Dealer for Vermeer Balers and Rakes

Zerbe Bros.

406-228-4311

Glasgow, Montana

USED COMBINES

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

1994 New Holland TR97 2100 hours with MacDon 960 36-ft. draper header, 30.5x32 tires, straw chopper & chaff spreader. #UCNH37.....$60,000 1993 New Holland TR96 combine with twin rotor, SN 554419, 3109 engine hours, well maintained, annual service repairs, 30-ft. 971 auger head. #UCNH28................................................$36,500 1981 New Holland TR85 2200 separator hours, 24-ft. header. #UCNH58...................................$12,500

USED HEADERS

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

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

Zerbe Bros. Glasgow, MT 406-228-4311

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

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** We NEED your Consignments ** Turn that unwanted equipment/trucks into CA$H! USED EQUIPMENT

International 1086 runs excellent.................... $13,995 2- Belarus 825 4WD with loader..................Coming In Ford 7700 4WD with loader tractor.................. $16,999 1982 GMC Top Kick 5-yd. dump, 3208 5-2 transmission, air brakes............................................ $10,995 Cat 420 backhoe, 4WD, cab, extend boom, 4N1 bucket, 7600 hours. Excellent.................................. $29,999 New Holland 1032 stackliner. Excellent.............. $6500 John Deere 950 tractor/loader, 2WD, low hour engine. ................................................................Coming In

Montana 4WD, 43 hp, loader, low hours.Coming Soon General 10 rotary cutter, 3-pt. Excellent............. $3895 Land Pride 5-ft. finish mower, 3-pt., PTO. Like new...... ....................................................................... $1100 NEW Tytan 6” hydraulic wood chipper, 3-pt., PTO........ ....................................................................... $2995 1989 Chevrolet 3500 steel flatbed, new diesel engine, automatic........................................................ $4500 1991 Mazda B2200 2WD pickup , new engine, new seat, 29-33 mpg............................................. $2695

Belarus made MTZ is back!!!

Largest tractor builder in the world!! • 90 - 320 hp • 2 year warranty • Simple design - easy to work on • No computers • Fuel efficient EPA engines with no EGR or aftertreatment systems.

122 hp MFWD, cab/heat/air, 540/1000 PTO, 3 point

$56,500 or $8504 annual o.a.c.

Yellowstone Tractor Co. yellowstonetractor@yahoo.com www.yellowstonetractor.com

5662 Kessler Rd, Belgrade, MT

406-388-2423

Farms and land in farms

Arizona The number of farms and ranches in Arizona in 2013 totaled 19,600, down 400 operations from the revised 2012 estimate. Total land in farms in Arizona, at 26.2 million acres, was unchanged from the revised 2012 estimate. The average size of farm was 1,337 acres, compared to 1,310 acres the previous year. Colorado The number of farms and ranches in Colorado in 2013 totaled 35,600, down 600 operations from the revised 2012 estimate. Total land in farms in Colorado, at 31.7 million acres, was down 1% from the revised 2012 estimate. The average size of farm was 890 acres, compared to 881 acres the previous year. Montana The number of farms and ranches in Montana in 2013 totaled 28,100, up 100 operations from the revised 2012 estimate. Total land in farms in Montana, at 59.7 million acres, was down less than one-half percent from the revised 2012 estimate. The average size of farm was 2,125 acres, compared to 2,136 acres the previous year. New Mexico The number of farms and ranches in New Mexico in 2013 totaled 24,800, up 100 operations from the revised 2012 estimate. Total land in farms in New Mexico, at 43.2 million acres, was unchanged from the revised 2012 estimate. The average size of farm was 1,742 acres, compared to 1,749 acres the previous year. Utah The number of farms and ranches in Utah in 2013 totaled 18,200, up 200 operations from the revised 2012 estimate. Total land in farms in Utah at 11.0 million acres, was unchanged from the revised 2012 estimate. The average size of farm was 604 acres, compared to 611 acres the previous year. Wyoming The number of farms and ranches in Wyoming in 2013 totaled 11,500, down 200 operations from the revised 2012 estimate. Total land in farms in Wyoming, at 30.2 million acres, was down 1% from the revised 2012 estimate. The average size of farm was 2,626 acres, compared to 2,598 acres the previous year. United States The number of farms in the United States in 2013 is estimated at 2.10 million, down 7,000 operations from the revised 2012 estimate. Total land in farms, at 914.2 million acres, decreased 360 thousand acres from the revised 2012 estimate. The average farm size in 2013 is 435 acres, up 2 acres from the previous year.

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New Diamond C FT500 fuel trailer

500 gallon, includes heavy duty pump, solar charger & 110 volt charger

$5495

New Travalong 14-ft. bumper pull dump trailers......................................$9395 New Travalong 14-ft. gooseneck dump trailers.....................................$10,395 New Diamond C 14-ft. bumper pull dump trailer......................................$7995 New Diamond C 14-ft. bumper pull dump trailer with tarp.......................$8495 New Diamond C 5x10-ft. bumper pull dump trailer..................................$5495

NEW HEAVY DUTY FLATBED TRAILERS

New Diamond C 32-ft. gooseneck tandem dually with beavertail, torque tube...$12,295 New Diamond C 30-ft. gooseneck tandem dually with beavertail, torque tube...$11,595 New Diamond C 28-ft. gooseneck tandem dually with beavertail, 20,000# GVW.$10,595 1-New Circle D 31-ft. triple axle gooseneck with 7000# axles, 12” I-beam frame, folding beavertail, 2 jacks, 21,000 GVW........................................................................$9495 1-New Circle D 29-ft. (including beavertail) tandem dually gooseneck..................$9995 2-New Circle D 25-ft. (including 3 piece beavertail) 2-7000# axles, Each.............$7395 1-New Circle D 24-ft. with one piece beavertail.....................................................$6895

COMPANION™ 5th WHEEL RV HITCH

TURNOVER BALL A hitch when you need it... A level bed when you don’t

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

New Circle D pickup flatbeds

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

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

NEW STOCK & HORSE TRAILERS

4-New Circle D 20-ft. gooseneck stock trailers with sliding center gate. Each.......$9395 4-New Circle D 24-ft. gooseneck stock with 2 sliding center gates. Each...........$10,395 1-New Circle D 6’x16-ft. bumper pull stock trailer, 5200# axles.............................$7295

NEW UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS

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

NEW SKID STEER TRAILERS

New Haulmark & Look Enclosed Trailers Excellent Selection On Hand USED ENCLOSED TRAILERS

1-New Circle D 20-ft. gooseneck skid steer trailers, 80” wide, 7000# torsion axles, foldover ramps, tread plate fenders, treated wood floor, radial tires........................$5895 1-New Circle D 18-ft. bumper pull, with 16” tires, 7000# axles, ramps..................$4895

GOOD SELECTION OF UTILITY AND CAR HAULERS TRAILERS

4x7’ Heavy duty Trailer Mats Each.....$65 July “Blowout” Special

New Diamond C car haulers New Knapheide utility body to fit 60” CA single wheel, includes bumper. One only. Was $6000.............. ..................... Now $4000

3500, 5200 & 7000# axles

16-ft. 18-ft. & 20-ft. IN STOCK

Large Trailer Parts Inventory

USED EQUIPMENT

Trail King 42-ft. triple axle, air ride belly dump................................................................ $32,900 Trail King 42-ft. triple axle belly dump, spring suspension............................................... $22,900 2-1995 Trail King 42-ft. triple axle belly dumps. Each...................................................... $19,995 1993 Load King 43-ft. triple axle belly dump................................................................... $19,995

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

G ll – steel flatbeds

Gooseneck & Bumper Pull

2014 Look 6x12 with ramp, charcoal & silver.........................................................$3295 2012 Haulmark 7x14 with cargo door, white..........................................................$4495 2011 Continental 7x16 with ramp, cargo door, white.............................................$4295 2011 Continental 8x16 with ramp, cargo door, black.............................................$4295 2011 Haulmark 5x8 with cargo door, white.............................................................$1595 2002 H&H 8x21 gooseneck with ramp, white.........................................................$8500

Tuffloader Tilt Trailers

2007 Chevrolet 3/4 ton, 4x4, regular cab, 6.0L, automatic, 160,000 miles. Mounted with new HydraBed with electric controls.....................$22,900

Wide selection of van trailers.........................Starting at $5000 2007 GMC 3/4 ton, 4x4, regular cab, with 6.0L V8, automatic, 159,000 miles, NEW HydraBed, nice condition......$21,900

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

Triple T Sales Contact Dave Taylor; 406-357-2166

TrailMax 24-ft. tandem dually tilt bed pintle hook trailer, air brakes, 24,000 GVW...$6995 1979 Champ 5000# gas forklift, 21-ft. height, side shift.. $9995

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Home Phone - 406-357-2162 Highway 2 West, Chinook, MT 1/2 miles west of Chinook

Load Trail utility trailer with sides............................$1395

Transcraft DTL-2100 48x102 drop deck..................$19,995

1998 TrailKing TK40LT 20 ton (19’ & 5’) pintle hitch equipment trailer...................$9500

Load Trail 16-ft. tilt bed, head plate deck, torsion axles, tool box...............................$5495

H&H enclosed gooseneck trailer with 21-ft. floor, ramp & side door, 5200# axles.........$8500

1999 Reinke 48-ft. aluminum high box, 102” wide...$13,900

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Researchers study new class of animal deworming agent

By Rosalie Marion Bliss, Agricultural Research Service After two moderate doses of a bacteria-derived protein were fed to worm-infected swine in an experiment, all intestinal roundworm larvae in the swine were damaged or destroyed and the infection was nearly completely eliminated, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and University of California-San Diego scientists. The research team included microbiologist Joseph Urban and his colleagues at the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center in Beltsville, Maryland, and Raffi Aroian and Yan Hu at the University of California-San Diego. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency. The parasitic roundworm that commonly infects pigs is Ascaris suum, which is genetically similar to A. lumbricoides, a roundworm species that infects about 1 billion people worldwide. A. suum infection in pigs is considered a good model for A. lumbricoides infection in humans because of its similar migration through the body and to the intestines. During the experiments, the team used a crystal protein called “Cry5B,” provided by Aroian’s group, which is derived from the soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis. Cry5B protein is considered nontoxic to vertebrates and mammals. The dosage the team provided in the study is comparable to the dose range used in existing commercial antiparasitic drugs. The results show the potential of Cry5B to treat Ascaris infections in pigs and other livestock and to work effectively in the human gastrointestinal tract, according to authors. The team described the research in a 2013 article published in PLOS: Neglected Tropical Diseases. There is a need for more practical delivery systems for antiparasitic drug treatments, according to the scientists, and further cooperative research is planned. ##### No matter what religion you belonged to during most of your lifetime, you eventually reach the age where Catholicism starts looking good just for the bingo.

New 2013 Ford F150 Lariat long wheel base, crew cab, Ecoboost, automatic, 4x4, heated/ cooled leather, bedliner, more......Up to $4500 Customer Cash or 0.0% for 60 months - oac

2011 Ford F150 Lariat supercrew 4x4, 5.0 V8, automatic, heated leather, 54,000 miles, clean...................................................$28,995

2007 Lincoln MKZ AWD, V6, automatic, moon roof, heated leather, navigation, 88,000 miles, nice!..........................................$10,495

Trailers IN STOCK

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JIM NIELSEN TRUCK & PARTS, INC.

P.O. Box 3072 • 4075 Wynne Avenue • Butte, Montana 59702 • (406) 494-3394 • Mobile (406) 565-7235

Sales lot located I-90 at Rocker Interchange

Inventory Available

2006 Wabash 53-ft. reefer trailer, slight accident damage, excellent storage, sell whole or part.

Special Equipment

Williamsen 9-ft. utility truck bed. Good condition. Needs paint, yellow. Factory adjustable pickup material handler rack. Complete with arrow lite board. Midwest 12-ft. flatbed, good shape (yellow). Watson-Chalin steerable drop axle complete. 1998 Omaha 16-ft. steel flat and hoist, consigned 9-ft. state highway dump box and hoist, orange 1992 Utility 102 spring ride tandem suspension 5-14-ft. thru 18-ft. van bodies Wausau 12-ft. reversible snow plow, complete Ridewell air lift 4th axle, complete 2-aluminum closet cab guards 18-ft. all steel bed and roll gate 3- underbody hoist assemblies

Semi load 6”x8”x5-ft. treated posts. 7”x7”x3-ft. treated blocks.

2010 Ford Focus SEL heated leather, 4 cylinder, automatic, moon roof, only 32,000 miles, very clean...........................................$12,895

2013 Ford Expedition XLT 4x4, extended wagon, V8, automatic, back up camera, power 3rd seat, heated leather & more, 7500 miles. Like new..............................................$37,995

2013 Ford Escape SE 4x4, 2.0L 4 cylinder, automatic, Panorama roof, 11,000 miles, warranty....................................................$23,995

Trailers IN STOCK

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

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2001 International 4900 tandem, new 18-ft. grain body, white 2000 International 4900 chassis, white 1997 Ford F800 diesel, automatic, 18ft. steel bed, white 1996 International 8100 single axle tractor, orange 1994 International 4900 tandem chassis, white 1993 International 4700 16-ft. scissor dump, white 1992 Chevrolet Kodiak single axle, diesel, chassis, white 1991 GMC tandem, snow plow, dump, needs engine work, orange 1990 International 8300 tandem tractor, green 1988 GMC 7000 single axle, diesel, chassis, 120 CA, white 1988 GMC 7000 single axle, diesel, chassis, 102 CA, white 1985 Kenworth W900 tandem, day cab tractor, clean, blue. 1982 Ford L9000 tandem, diesel, chassis, Allison auto, white 1981 Mack single axle, dump truck, white 1980 GMC 7000 grease rack truck, blue

Semi Trailers

1998 Ford Louisville single axle tractor, 8.3 Cummins, 250 hp, 9 speed, 192,000 miles, good 11:22x5 on Budd wheels, no rust, sell whole or part.

Currently wrecking 299 trucks! All shapes & sizes!

Consignment Corner

1997 Peterbilt 377 tractor, blue 1993 Kenworth T600 tractor, blue 1979 International 4070 cab over tractor, green 1969 Chevrolet C50 16-ft. flatbed, lift gate, green

1996 Kidron 45-ft. reefer van, white 1991 Kentucky 48-ft. tri axle van, white 1990 Theurer 48-ft. x 102” dry van, orange 24-ft. tandem gooseneck, flatbed, black 12-ft. tandem horse trailer, brown

Transportation Available

2013 Ford Fusion SE 2.5L 4 cylinder, automatic, power equipment group, moon roof, lots of extras, 12,000 miles, warranty..$21,995

2011 Ford Fiesta SES 4 cylinder, automatic, power equipment group, moon roof, up to 40 mpg, 11,000 miles, warranty...............$11,995

2012 Ford Edge Sport 4x4, 3.7L V6, automatic, heated leather, navigation & more, 20,000 miles.......................................$28,495

1986 GMC 7000 single axle dump, 8.2 Detroit engine, 10 speed transmission, 10:00 rubber, good ranch truck.

2011 Chrysler 200 V6, automatic, heated leather, moon roof, navigation, 22,000 miles, warranty, very clean............................$17,495

2007 Ford Edge SEL AWD, 3.5L V6, automatic, leather, 100,000 miles, one owner......... ...........................................................$12,495

2011 Ford Fusion SE 4 cylinder, automatic, moon roof, 20,000 miles, warranty......$15,995

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Montana’s Merritt Dealer Many sizes and options in stock.

Travalong dump trailers 12-ft. or 14-ft.

Travalong livestock trailers in stock.

20-ft. and 24-ft. lengths, equipped to work.

More on the way or order to your specs.

Used Featherlite 20-ft. Just through shop and ready to work.................................$8750

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE 4x4 Tractors

2013 John Deere 9560R, PowerShift, 520/42T, ATR, 560 hp, 570 hours. #EW06. ....................................................$282,000 2012 John Deere 9510R, PowerShift, ATR, 800x38D, 510 hp, 710 hours. #EW03........ ....................................................$269,900 2012 John Deere 9460R, PowerShift, 800x38D, ATR, HID, leather, 460 hp, 590 hours. #MS01..............................$245,000 2004 John Deere 9520T, PowerShift, 36” tracks, ATR, HID, 450 hp, 3011 hours ....... ....................................................$135,000 2003 John Deere 9420 24 speed, 620x42D, ATU, 425 hp, 4300 hours. #EF01............... ....................................................$135,000 2004 Buhler Versatile 2425, 710 duals, full weights, 425 hp, 2050 hours, 170 hours on new engine..................................$129,000 1988 Cat 65, 30” tracks, powershift, PTO, 270 hp, 6700 hours.......................$35,000

Combines & Headers

2012 John Deere S670 Contour Master, 900s, 450/355 hours, #EW08......$269,000 2012 John Deere S680 Counter Master, duals, 789/607 hours, #EW09.........$255,000 2013 John Deere 635FD flex draper header, cross auger...................................$84,500

Air Seeders

2013 John Deere 1870 Conserv-A-Pac 40-ft, 12” spacing, 3” paired row, all run, 430 bushel, triple tank, tow between, 2000 acres...........................................$160,000 2005 Bourgault 5710 54-ft, 12” spacing, 3” paired, pneumatic packers, tow behind 6550ST cart, new points.............$140,000

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Tractors/Loaders

2013 John Deere 6140R, PowrQuad, 420x46, 380x30, AT ready, H360 loader/grapple, 140 engine hp, 680 hours, #HE06.........................................$122,000 2013 John Deere 6115R PowrQuad, 460x38, 13.9x28, H340 loader/grapple, 115 engine hp, 870 hours, #HE07...................$95,000 2012 John Deere 7230R IVT, 650x42, 600x28, 540/1000, H480 loader/grapple, 230/195 hp, 1140 hours..............$192,000 2012 John Deere 7200R IVT, 650x42, 540/1000, H480 loader/grapple, 200/180 hp, 1100 hours............................$174,000 2008 John Deere 7830 MFWD, 480x46, 380x34, 20 speed AQ, 746 loader/grapple, 205/165 hp, 2930 hours, #AM02................ ....................................................$143,000 2003 John Deere 7920 MFWD, IVT, 18.4x42, 14.9x28, 746 loader/grapple, 220/180 hp, 3770 hours. #AMI........................$123,000 1998 John Deere 8400 PowerShift, 20.8x42 duals, 3 pt., PTO, 225 hp, 9800 hours....... ......................................................$57,000

Windrowers

2009 John Deere 4895, 115 hp, 330 engine hours, 16-ft. double sickle head....$77,000

Augers

Used Westfield 13x71 remote swing... $9500

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Maximize profits through better management

By K-State Research and Extension News Crop producers have experienced record-high prices for their commodities the past few years - so how are some of these producers still losing money? Although weather, and specifically drought conditions, can play a role in crop and profit loss, management also plays a major role in profitability. An economic analysis conducted by Kansas State University (K-State) agricultural economists sought to identify factors that make the difference in profits for Kansas’ major crop enterprises. The analysis compared high-profit, mid-profit and low-profit operations using Kansas Farm Management Association crop enterprise data from the past three years, 2011-2013. Kevin Dhuyvetter, agricultural economist and former KState faculty member, along with Lacey Ward, K-State agricultural economics graduate student, conducted the analysis. Dhuyvetter said it is an update of studies previously done that examined the same main crop enterprises in Kansas - dryland corn, irrigated corn, sorghum, wheat, soybeans, double-crop soybeans and alfalfa. They had varying numbers of farms, depending on the enterprise. Three years of data helped smooth through circumstances that might happen in any one year, he said. The analysis required that the farms in each enterprise be included in the data report all three years. The three-year average returns for all farms were sorted and split into thirds. The analysis showed a tremendous difference in the profit, or the returns to management, between the top third and bottom third. “For example, think of the non-irrigated crops like wheat, corn, milo and soybeans,” Dhuyvetter said. “We’re talking $116 up to $150, $160 per acre difference between the top third and bottom third. There are some soybean farmers out there making $150, $160 more per acre than other soybean farmers. That’s a huge difference when you think of dryland farming, where the average rent across the state tends to be $60-$70 (per acre).” The difference between the average profit for high-profit and low-profit farms ranged from $113 for double-crop soybeans to $335 for irrigated corn, the researchers found. Focus on management and yield improvement Why such large gaps between high-profit and low-profit farms? The 2011-2013 analysis showed a bit different results compared to years past, Ward said. In the past, often times costs was the big driver in the differences between the top third and bottom third. “This time, the thing that’s different as opposed to some earlier studies is most of the differences between the top and bottom thirds are due to income, not costs,” she said. “Costs obviously are still important, and some crops more important than others, but income is the big driver.” A lot of people think that those who get the high prices make the money, Dhuyvetter said, but price isn’t the dominant income driver. Yield is the dominant driver as to why some producers make more money than others. “Now, if you happen to get high yields because you caught a rain and other people didn’t, there’s not a lot you can do about that, but these are three-year averages,” he said. “For most of the crops, we didn’t see any strong regional tendencies. So, I think the yield still relates to management. Some people are just doing a better job of getting higher yields.” Costs still important The analysis showed the top third, or the most profitable group, not only generated the highest income, almost always due to highest yield, but those producers also kept their costs in check, Ward said. This indicates that producers can achieve good yields without having excessively high costs. “You don’t have to spend a ton of money to get the highest yields,” she said. “We have people out there getting better yields than their neighbors and not spending any more money per acre,” Dhuyvetter added. The one cost that consistently was the big difference between the high third and low third was machinery, Dhuyvetter said, which has been the case in past analyses. “While we didn’t specifically look at a size effect, the one thing that’s pretty consistent is the farms in the top third, profit-wise, tend to be bigger, and that’s why I think they have lower machinery costs,” he said. “They’re just doing a better job at spreading fixed costs over more acres. It’s economies of scale.” The crop enterprise that was most surprising in the 20112013 analysis was alfalfa, Dhuyvetter said. The high third had the highest yield and the lowest machinery costs. continued on page b25

Maximize profits through better management

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Sending algae into space

By Dennis O’Brien, Agricultural Research Service By sending algae into space, a U.S. Deof space on the PS II complex, photosynpartment of Agriculture (USDA) scientist thesis and plant growth. They also wanted and his cooperators will be able to study to see if the effects would differ in a simple some of the key mechanisms that control model for photosynthesis, an alga, with the plant growth and photosynthesis. D1 gene altered in specific ways. The work by plant physiologist Autar The researchers placed samples of the Mattoo with USDA’s Agricultural Research alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii in airtight Service (ARS) is part of an international ef“photo cells” and had them launched in a fort, largely funded by the European Space Russian-made Soyuz space capsule in KaAgency, to improve the photosynthetic zakhstan. The C. reinhardtii, often studied as machinery of crops so they produce higher a model for photosynthesis, spent 15 days in yields and grow in extreme environments. orbit getting doses of cosmic radiation while Mattoo works at the ARS Sustainable Agunder light and temperature conditions that ricultural Systems Laboratory in Beltsville, would ensure growth on earth. They also Maryland. sent up four mutants of C. reinhardtii with During photosynthesis, a protein-pigment alterations in the D1 protein gene. complex known as Photosystem II (PS II) They found that some aspect of the space must constantly be repaired to fix damage environment inhibited the ability of the caused by sunlight and ultraviolet radiation. control C. reinhardtii and two of the four As part of that repair process, a protein mutant strains to photosynthesize and grow, known as D1 is continuously being reboth in space and later when they were placed. Research has shown that mutations brought back to Earth. However, two other of the D1 protein in the PS II complex can mutant strains flourished, both in space and either increase or decrease photosynthetic when they returned to Earth. The results, activity. published in PLOS ONE, shed new light The researchers wanted to assess the on the importance of the D1 protein both effects of microgravity, cosmic rays, highin photosynthesis and as a target of envienergy particles and the ionizing radiation ronmental signals.

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“If there’s one crop you think high yields will be associated with high machinery costs, with baling and hauling hay, it’s alfalfa,” he said. “The most successful people still had lower machinery costs.” Inputs such as seed and fertilizer may or may not be lower for the top third, the researchers found, which means those costs were not directly related to yield. “The other thing we know about this time period, we had some tough areas of the state, areas that didn’t get a lot of rain for the years analyzed,” Dhuyvetter said. “One thing we saw was crop insurance indemnity payments for some crops, specifically non-irrigated corn, were much higher than we’ve ever seen in the past. However, that wasn’t a big driver in explaining profitability differences, because typically all farms, low-profit, mid-profit and high-profit, tended to have crop insurance.”

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1995 Ford F800 water truck, 5.9 Cummins, 6 speed, rear & side spray, 39,000 miles, 2000 gallon tank.......... 1997 Peterbilt 378 tractor with Se.............................................$12,500 ries 60 Detroit @ 470 hp, 13 speed, air leaf suspension, aluminum wheels, 250” wheelbase.......$19,500

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1985 Chevrolet C30 4x4, dually, 5000 lb crane, hydraulic outriggers. 31,000 actual miles..................$6500 1991 Kenworth T600, N14 Red Top Cummins, 15 speed, 3.70 ratio, air ride. 2 years on factory recondition.... .............................................$13,500

2008 Mack Granite GU813 Mack MP8 485C @ 485 hp, Autoshift transmission, Camelback suspension, 200” wheelbase....................$52,500

1991 International 2500 single axle dump truck, Cummins L10, 260 hp, 13 speed, 10-ft box, plumbed for snow plow.............................$12,500

2- 1997 Freightliner FLD120SD 455 hp Cat, 8LL transmission, Hendrickson suspension, 16-ft. Ranco rock boxes with high lift gate, plumbed for pup. Excellent condition. Each........... 1993 Kenworth T800 tractor with .............................................$31,500 425 Cat, 9 speed and 220” WB........ .............................................$17,500

1999 Kenworth T800B C12 Cat, 430 hp, 13 speed, 14,600# front, 46,000# rears.....................................$27,500 1995 Kenworth T800 N14 Cummins, 435 hp, 15 speed, 230” wheelbase, tri axle, 12,000# front, 40,000# rear.. 1994 Kenworth W900L Cat 3406C, .............................................$25,500 15 speed, 260” wheelbase....$23,500

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

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

1985 Cozad 65 ton lowboy, detachable neck, very clean............$47,500

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

1996 Circle R tri-axle side dump....... .............................................$23,500

1999 Williamson 4 axle pup with 18-ft. box, steerable air lift front axle. Good condition.....................$16,500

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1993 Trail King TK100DG 50 ton RGN......................................$23,500

Many other construction trucks & trailers available.

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FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

AUGER FOR SALE

Call (406) 656-1615

Call 406-467-2091 (leave message) or 406-590-2691 (leave message)

John Deere 9350 40-ft. grain drills, John Deere transport, A-1 condition, always shedded.......................... $15,000 2 compartment skid mounted tender box.................. $3500

Farm King 10x51 auger, side delivery, hydraulic lift, PTO driven, hydraulic side auger, good shape.............. $2000

FOR SALE

BEVERAGE TRAILER

2010 John Deere 9770 combine with 936D header, 914 pickup header, 951 hours 2014 Timpte 42-ft. grain trailer, air ride, air load gauge 2011 AgriLite 42-ft., air ride and load gauge Call 406-734-5310 or cell 899-9861, Carter, MT

38-ft. Excellent condition

Phone (406) 799-6923

Buckley AuctioNS

KROGMANN BALEBEDS

AND APPRAISERS

We have auctions booked for summer and fall 2014 but not yet dated. If you are planning an auction or appraisal give us a call. Included with our auction business we also do all types of appraisals. Including farm/ranch equipment and inventory, farm/ranch and urban type real estate and homes, business properties and collectibles, etc. Remember - auctioneers make excellent appraisers as we see everything saleable being sold at our auctions. Phone Conrad (406) 450-2244, leave a message or 278-5880.

NEW & USED EQUIPMENT

Vermeer BP8000 bale processor with scale...................CALL NEW Vermeer R2800 rake...................................... IN STOCK NEW Vermeer R2300 rake...................................... IN STOCK Used Vermeer R2300 rake, new teeth........................ $16,500 Vermeer 605K round baler............................................. $4500 2006 Vermeer 605M net/twine, ramps, flotation tires, SM tension system, auto oiler, work lights, fire extinguisher, HD pickup, approx. 10,000 bales with approx. 2000 on new belts.$25,500 2010 Vermeer Super M net/twine, ramps, flotation tires, fire extinguisher, 4700 bales........................................... $32,500

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS on 16 roll pallet quantities Vermeer Net Key Features • Available for 4’ and 5’ balers • Made with heavy-duty HDPE for superior net strength • Optiumum net spread for shoulder-to-shoulder bale coverage • Improved bale appearance with little net stretch

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NEW & USED EQUIPMENT

NEW 2014 Vermeer R2300 Rakes......................... IN STOCK NEW Vermeer 605 Super M net/twine, moisture tester. Ready to go..................................................................... IN STOCK Vermeer 605 Super M 2200 bales.............................. $36,000 Vermeer 605XL round baler...................Going through shop Morris 900 8 bale mover............................................. $22,000 Universal bale spears.......................................... AVAILABLE Worksaver pounder, 3-pt. with hydraulic shift................. $2250 Shaver 10 front mount pounder, hydraulic shift.............. $1750

Hydraulic tampers, diggers & steel post pounders

Besler & DewEze Balebeds IN STOCK!

• We have the BEST net wrap at the BEST PRICES! • R & L Seed and Machine, LLC. 406-735-4374 - Geyser, MT - rlmccray@3rivers.net

NEW & USED EQUIPMENT

NEW Vermeer R2800 hydraulic rakes..................... IN STOCK NEW Vermeer R2300 rake...................................... IN STOCK NEW Vermeer VR1428 14 wheel rake.................... IN STOCK NEW Vermeer 605 Super M round balers........... AVAILABLE NEW Vermeer 6650 Rancher round baler.............. IN STOCK NEW Vermeer BPX9000, square bale kit............... IN STOCK NEW Vermeer TM1400 trail mower.................................CALL Vermeer 5500 Rebel 5x5 round baler, manual tie......... $5500 Vermeer 605XL round baler, twine only, kicker........... $13,500 Vermeer 605 Super J twine only. Consigned................. $4250 New Holland BR7090 round baler, 2 years old, twine only. Cash no-trade.................................................................... $19,900 New Holland 1475 mower conditioners...................... $16,500 Tubeline 8 bale mover............................................. IN STOCK McFarland pasture harrow................................. Call for Price Red Rhino 8 bale hay trailer................................... IN STOCK PULLEY & WELD-ON SPROCKETS ON HAND

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NEW Vermeer R2300 Rake

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

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

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406-778-3777 (shop) - Baker, MT Greg - 406-978-3777 (cell) - Bill Bagley (sales) - 406-891-1060 NEW, DEMO & USED EQUIPMENT NEW Vermeer 605 Super M net, flotation, moisture.IN STOCK Vermeer 605L round baler, twine only........................... $8500 Vermeer 605K round baler............................................. $4500 Vermeer 21 rake............................................................ $4000 Vermeer single bale processor....................................... $2500 Hesston 9435 16-ft. sickle machine, double conditioner.......... ................................................................................. $62,000 Hesston 9435 16-ft. auger header conditioner........... $47,000 Hesston 4790 3x4 square baler.................................. $38,000 Sitrex 12 wheel rake........................................................CALL New Holland 660 round baler........................................ $3000

Wichman Ag Supply, LLC 406-538-5686 or 350-2676 cell - Hilger, MT

Ask about our 0% financing-oac on ALL NEW VERMEER EQUIPMENT

• a new DUAL-STAGE BELT TIGHTENING system that reduces the size of the bale chamber for faster, more consistent starts • a DIRECT CROP FEED system that’s simple, compact, direct and specifically designed and built for the serious hay producer. • an exclusive integrated and reinforced 5-BAR PICKUP with solid center spider support and heavy-duty RUBBER-MOUNTED TINES to improve pickup and lower replacement costs.

Pest management app

By NDSU Extension Service Three North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service publications are available on one app for smartphone and tablet users. The free app contains the “North Dakota Weed Control Guide,” “Field Crop Fungicide Guide” and “Insect Management Guide.” Some of the tools in the app give users the ability to search by crop or pest to find solutions to problems or recommended treatments. Growers also are able to save or mark their favorite areas. Pictures of pests, weeds and diseased plants are included to make in-field comparisons. Crops included in the NDSU Pest Management app are corn, soybeans, dry beans, sunflowers, sugar beets, potatoes and small grains. Additional crops may be added in the future. Because the app is a dynamic tool, it can be updated at any time with the latest information, compared with the printed versions of each guide. Lead authors of the publications are Richard Zollinger, NDSU Extension weed specialist and plant sciences professor; Sam Markell, Extension plant pathologist and assistant professor; and Janet Knodel, Extension entomologist and associate professor. The commodity groups supporting the planning, implementation and ongoing maintenance of the app are the North Dakota Corn Council, North Dakota Soybean Council, Sugarbeet Research and Education Board, North Dakota Wheat Commission, Northarvest Bean Growers Association, Northern Plains Potato Growers Association and National Sunflower Association. “For almost a year, Angela Kazmierczak, weed science research specialist, spearheaded the collaboration among researchers, Extension faculty and commodity groups,” Zollinger says. “Hundreds of hours were invested in loading detailed information into the software app on identification, prevention and treatment of weeds and pests in North Dakota crops.” Technical work was done by Myriad Devices, a company based in the NDSU Research and Technology Park incubator and founded by NDSU Electrical and Computer Engineering faculty and students.

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1973 Cat 950 wheel loader, well maintained contractor machine, 3.5 cubic yard tooth bucket, solid machine...............$25,750

2004 Cat 287 tracked skidsteer, 80 hp, 3500 lb. capacity, cab and heat, only 1730 hours. Very clean and strong loader...$29,650

1992 Cat 950F wheel loader, good tires, hydraulic Quick Coupler, 4 yard bucket, 9100 original hours. One of the BEST loaders ever made!................................................................$59,900

1979 John Deere 772A grader, contractor owned and maintained machine, good solid grader, good tires, ready to go to work....... ..................................................................................$32,500 2007 Case 445 skidsteer loader, cab with air conditioning, 80 hp, 1989 Case 580K backhoe loader, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, great tires, 1980 Champion 720 motor grader, cab, ripper, good tires. New only 5270 hours. Very clean machine!.......................$28,800 2500 lb. capacity, only 1194 hours. Very nice and clean unit....... Cummins engine in 2010! Work ready!.....................$38,888 ..................................................................................$29,850

2007 Rosco RB-48 broom, cab, air conditioning, broom, blade, water system, only 885 hours. Ready to sweep!....$23,500

2005 Bobcat T300 tracked skidsteer, 3000 lb. capacity, 80 hp, cab with air conditioning, 3300 hours. Good clean unit!...$26,650

1995 Komatsu WA320-1 loader, cab, heat, 3.25 yard bucket, 9700 hours. One owner machine, Good wheel loader........... . 1997 Bobcat 763 skidsteer loader, 1500 lb. capacity, great tires. Solid midsized skidsteer!...........................................$12,750 ...............................................................................$38,000 2012 New Holland L220 skidsteer, hand controls, new tires, 2000 lb. capacity, only 2200 hours. Really nice!.................$25,500 1999 Bobcat 763 skidsteer loader, 1500 lb. capacity, good tires, clean unit with freshly rebuilt engine.........................$13,750

2009 Komatsu WA250-6 loader, cab, air conditioning, ride control, JRB quick attach, 3 yard bucket, forks, radial tires, only 1800 hours. Great wheel loader, for Sale or Rent!.......... $121,000

1996 John Deere backhoe loader, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, good tires, only 6090 hours. Very reliable backhoe.....................$29,900 1994 Case 580K backhoe loader, 4x4, cab, heat, extend-a-hoe, 4-in-1 clamshell front bucket, 7995 hours. One owner clean machine!!..................................................................$25,550 1993 Case 580SK backhoe loader, 4x4, 4 in 1 clamshell bucket, extend-a-hoe, only 2700 hours! Good clean machine. $28,800

2006 Volvo L70E wheel loader, hydraulic quick coupler, radial tires, cab with air conditioning, 3 yard bucket, only 5657 hours. Very hard to find a unit like this one......................... $81,000

2009 Komatsu PC228US LC-3EO excavator, cab with air conditioning, quick attach with thumb, only 2300 hours. Excellent 2006 Skytrak 6036 telehandler, 4x4, 6000 lb capacity, 36-ft. reach, condition!................................................................ $143,350 good tires, only 1850 hours. Really clean and nice machine...... ..................................................................................$37,700

More Skidsteers and Telehandlers Coming In All The Time!

Please check our website for additional equipment and pictures. Jim 406-690-0737 - Jerry 406-868-8868

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4-H PARENTS & LEADERS

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We are always looking for pictures of 4-H kids and their projects. E-mail them to trader@3rivers.net along with captions and we will print what we have room for.

2014 4-H spring shooting sports match winners named

By NDSU Extension Service Teams from Ramsey, Morton, Emmons and Ward counties won first-place honors in the 4-H Spring Shooting Sports State Match held May 2-4 at the North Dakota 4-H Camp near Washburn. The match was attended by 233 4-H’ers who competed in 3-D archery. Youth in the senior age division also participated in World Federation field archery to earn the right to go to the 2015 4-H National Invitational. This is one of two matches in which senior age division participants may compete to qualify for the 4-H National Invitational Match in freestyle archery events. The 3-D animal target archery event consisted of bare-bow and freestyle categories with beginner, junior and senior age divisions. Participants shot at 30 3-D targets, with one arrow shot at each target for a complete round and total score of 300 points. The yardages were marked and adjusted for participants’ age, with seniors shooting a maximum of 50 yards, juniors 35 yards and beginners 25 yards. The World Federation field archery competition has targets at 30, 40, 50 and 60 meters, with archers shooting 15 arrows each at the 60- and 50-meter distance and 10 arrows each at the 40- and 30-meter range. They shoot a total of 50 arrows in the match for a possible 500 points. The top three scores from each team are used to compute the team score. An Emmons County team won the senior freestyle archery competition with a combined score of 1,817 points. Team members were Garret Roemmich, Ryan Holzer, Eric Holzer and Austin Henderson. Morton County team members Adam Boehm, Tanner Bitz, Ethan Wahl and Blake Hensley were second, with a score of 1,685. The Stark/Billings County team of Nicholas Huizinga, Alex Knapik, Kelsey Hibl and Justin Huizinga placed third, scoring 1,676. Nicholas Huizinga was top scorer in the 3-D match with a 225 score and also top in field archery with a score of 407. Senior bare-bow division individual honors in the 3-D match went to Wells County’s Ethan Opdahl and Eric Hager, who both scored 124. Second place went to Caitlyn Ell from McLean County, who scored 123. Danielle Schuler from Burleigh County and Preston Fettig from Logan County placed third, each scoring 106. The Morton County team of Connor McGregor, Braeden Kraft, Kinley Hetleved and Jacob Kinnischtzke secured first place in the junior division freestyle event with a score of 702. Hetleved was the high scorer with 260. Top bare-bow junior division honors went to the Ward County team of Cole Erickson, Thomas Schauer and Denver Buck with a score of 383. The top junior bare-bow archer was Erickson with a score of 162. The Ramsey County freestyle beginner team of Bridger Wayman, Barrett Connor, Malcom Stubbe and Thomas Graue took first place with a score of 537. Nathan Holzer of Emmons County was the top freestyle archer with a score of 216. The Ramsey County team of Gage Meyers, Collin Lee, Trace Yoder and Shyla Haak took top honors in the beginner bare-bow division with a score of 390. Meyers was the beginner bare-bow high scorer with 140.

Alicia Biewer of Richland County takes aim at a 3-D alligator target in the 4-H Spring Shooting Sports State Match held at the North Dakota 4-H Camp near Washburn while her team’s coach, Jodi Sander (far left) and Katelyn Loewen and Jaidyn Sander of Richland County watch.

##### The famous hideout of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, known as the Hole in the Wall, is located about thirty miles west of Kaycee, Wyoming. ##### The North Platte River got its name from a French word for “flat.” The Platte River is often described as a mile wide and an inch deep.

Blueberries coated in leaf extracts have longer shelf life

By Daniel Robison, Oregon State University Extension Service An Oregon State University (OSU) researcher has helped discover a substance in blueberry leaves – which are usually wasted – that can be added to berry coatings, extending their shelf life while adding antioxidants. Working with an international team of scientists in China, OSU food scientist Yanyun Zhao found that an edible coating containing blueberry leaf extracts helped delay decay and retain water, which slowed down their natural deterioration. The extra weight could also mean extra cash for growers, because blueberries are often sold by volume. The natural coatings can allow fresh blueberries to be washed and prepared as ready-to-eat products. Most blueberries in stores are unwashed because rinsing them removes their natural waxy coating that preserves the fruit. “Normally, blueberry leaves fall to the ground as waste,” said Zhao, a food science and technology professor in OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences. “We’ve discovered a use that can change how the berries are stored, sold, as well as increasing their nutritional value.” Blueberry leaves, which have been used as an herbal remedy, contain high levels of antioxidant phenolics – chemical compounds with antimicrobial properties that protect against fungi and bacteria, such as E. coli and Salmonella. To create the coatings, researchers mixed these phenolic extracts with chitosan, a natural preservative that comes from crustacean shells. OSU tested coatings made from leaves that were picked at different stages of berry maturity, and leaf extracts were formulated into five different coating treatments based on varying levels of phenols. Blueberries were dipped in the liquid coating and then dried at room temperature to form dried coatings. Nozzles can also spray the coatings on the surface of the berries as they pass by on a conveyor belt, according to Zhao, a value-added food products specialist with the OSU Extension Service. Coating the blueberries will add to their cost, she said, although it’s unclear how much.

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GRAIN TRUCK FOR SALE

Chevrolet C50 grain truck, steel 16-ft. bed, steel sides, arched canvas top, and 2 speed rear end. Runs great with only 74,000 miles.......................................................................... $4500 Phone Chris Sullivan, (406) 246-7777, Dixon, Montana

FULL SERVICE DEALER Call for all your truck, parts & service needs

2000 Freightliner FLD 120 Cat 3406, FRO16210C, RT40-145, 70” RR sleeper. 788,000 miles.. ..................................... $13,500

2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FE160 automatic transmission, 16-ft Morgan body................. $49,500

2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FG140 4x4, 3.0L 4P10 engine, 161 hp, Duonic 6 speed trans., 133.9” wheelbase........ Call for pricing

2006 Freightliner CL120 MBE 4000, 460 hp, Meritor auto shift, 70” RR sleeper, 814,700 miles... ..................................... $13,950

2004 Nissan UD 225 hp, 19,500 GVW, 18-ft. flatbed with lift gate. 315,000 miles............... $12,000

2010 Freightliner Cascadia Detroit diesel DD15, RTLO16913, 72” Mid Roof sleeper. 485,000 miles. ........................... $59,950

Visit us online at www.istatetruck.com Missoula, MT 5561 Expressway

Authorized Dealer

(406) 728-7600 or (800) 735-6336

We are now a DORMAN new parts distributor for car, truck and heavy truck parts

2004 Ford F350 super duty service truck, runs and drives, needs work...... .................................................. $3000

2000 New Holland BR7090 and 2002 Case International RBX561

We carry a LARGE SELECTION of rearend and axles!

Used 11-ft. steel flatbed............ $1000 Onan diesel generator.............. $1500 Other gas generators starting at.. $350

Rockwell • Eaton • Corporation Sterling • American

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

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

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

2009 John Deere 568 baler for parts

WANTED

Lely Roterra 1000 12-ft.

Set of 8 Bridgestone 295/75R 22.5 caps, 80% on aluminum hub pilot wheels

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

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

2010 Carrier X2100A reefer unit with 2924 hours.

Motorcycle and ATV salvage

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

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

New Sitrex 3-wheel rakes IN STOCK

$1100

Good Selection Of Spike Tooth Harrow Starting At $150.00

CONSIGNED

Red Devil 8-ft., 3-pt. snow blower..$2500 John Deere 7700 Turbo combine, JD 224 header, batt reel, pickup reel, straw chopper, chaff spreader..$4500 Massey-Ferguson 510 combine with Perkins diesel........................ CALL Sitrex 2 wheel, 3-point rake..........$350 Disc 9-ft. pull-type, needs work... CALL Feterl grain auger..........................$300 Kuker 3-pt. sprayer with booms and hand gun, 150 gallon tank.....$1000 Fimco 150 gallon 3 point sprayer with booms, handgun. Like new.... CALL Vermeer 605K round baler, twine only.. . .............................................$5500 Zetor 8’2” 3 point disc mower......$2500 John Deere side delivery basket rake. Nice condition........................$1200

PARTS UNITS

Case IH 1594 2WD with 3 point and PTO, no rear tires...... FOR PARTS Ford 3000 3 cylinder diesel, Select-oSpeed, good tires...PARTING OUT Oliver 1755, 77 & 1855.. FOR PARTS

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

John Deere 2640 2WD, 3 point, PTO.... . .............................................$8750 International 656 Hydro..............$4500 International 200........................$3500 Front Dozer Blade with manual adjust. Fits various models................$2500 Heavy duty brush & log grapple with skid steer quick attach...................$2250 Wagner loader for Ford 8N, 9N, and NAA. Complete with front pump & mounts...................................$1500 Farmhand F10 loader with grapple fork......................................... CALL Dearborn loader for Ford 8N.........$750 White Cab to fit Oliver 55 Series tractor............................ MAKE OFFER

IN STOCK DS4510H - DS4110 - DS3510 CK35HST

NEW Tebben Rotary Mowers

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

SPECIAL This one’s gotta go!! New Bale King 5100

MISCELLANEOUS

General 3-point, 110 gallon sprayer with 20-ft. booms, hand gun, PTO pump.. . .............................................$1500 Kuker 550 gallon 3-point sprayer with broadjet and gun......................$500 Hesston BP10 bale processor....$1750 2 horse bumper pull trailer.............$750 Bush Hog 3 point, 12-ft. plow.....$1650 BEN-SER SE63 63” snow blower with frame. Runs off rear PTO, fits 40-60 hp tractor................................$2500

NEW TARTER 3-pt. equipment

6-ft. HD landscape rake.................$700 6-ft. MD disc...................................$915 QA super spear.............................$435 Middle Buster potato plow............$165 We now have

WALLENSTEIN

wood splitters, chippers and log grapples available.

MISCELLANEOUS ATTACHMENTS

RH discharge. List $22.500 One Only.............................$19,995

NEW SPEECO POST HOLE AUGERS IN STOCK Standard Duty and Heavy Duty - 9” and 12” Augers SITREX RAKES

USED HAYING

Zetor 240D 8’2” disc mower, 3-point..... . .............................................$3950 International Balance Head sickle mower...........................COMING IN Ford 515 7-ft. sickle mower..........$1250 International 24 sickle mower............... . ....................................COMING IN John Deere 350 jake rake, PTO driven. . .............................................$1250 John Deere 894 side delivery rake.$350 Hesston 30A stacker.... MAKE OFFER Bucket mount bale spear...............$400

New Behlen 60” rototiller with slip clutch......................................$1650 New Behlen 7-ft. rock rake.......... CALL 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

Helfert’s Helena Farm Supply

MILLER LOADERS

Phone (406) 227-6821

East Helena, Montana

Serving HELENA and surrounding areas for 62 YEARS!

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Come visit us at www.helenafarmsupply.com

ONE ONLY SPECIAL! Just In New Kioti Mechron 4x4 UTV

$12,500

Helfert’s Helena Farm Supply

Phone (406) 227-6821 East Helena, MT

4-H prepares youth for future

By Brad Cogdill, Director, NDSU Extension Service Center for 4-H Youth Development For more than 100 years, 4-H has played a key role in preparing youth to meet the challenges of tomorrow. 4-H is one of four key areas in which the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service focuses its programming. 4-H also is the largest and only research-based youth development program in North Dakota. It is available to all youth ages 5 to 18 in every county in North Dakota. Even though Extension Service work benefits youth and adults, the Extension Service believes that youth are a significant audience because the youth in our state are our future. In 2014, the NDSU Extension Service celebrates the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Smith-Lever Act, which created the national Cooperative Extension System. As part of that celebration, we are focusing on how we extend knowledge and change lives. The Extension Service, 4-H included, is largely responsible for moving technological and scientific advances from the laboratory and the test plots to practicing farmers and homemakers more rapidly than had been done anywhere else in the world. This centennial achievement makes it a fitting time to also recognize 4-H’s achievements during those 100 years. The passage of the Smith-Lever Act provided a permanent home for the educational movement called 4-H. Even though youth work was not specifically mentioned in the act, its supporters understood that youth work was the foundation for successful Extension endeavors. Today, we continue to affirm that by saying a strong Extension program equates to a strong 4-H program. History well documents that no one person is credited with starting 4-H. It began as an enduring idea that was scattered among concerned citizens, school teachers, agricultural scientists and farm families. It was focused on creating an enlightened, future-focused and action-driven citizenry. During its first 80 or so years, 4-H changed from an organization primarily concerned with improving agricultural production and food preservation to one dedicated to the development of young people. As it has evolved even further, a deeper relationship also has resulted between what young people are learning through 4-H and its connection to jobs and careers they choose. It began through the concepts of youth and adults working together; providing youth with hands-on, real-life learning experiences; making land-grant university research accessible, practical and useful; helping youth become contributing, productive members of society; and creating an environment where youth are safe and supported. Due to its tie to the land-grant university, 4-H was rooted in the ideas of science as a base for its work. Today’s 4-H is built on the same basic principles and continues to offer traditional programs in subjects such as livestock judging, crops, and clothing and textiles. However, to meet the changing needs of our North Dakota youth and to ensure that 4-H remains a modern, vibrant, relevant organization that responds to current and future needs, it also offers programs in areas including aerospace, communications, personal development and leadership, civic education, shooting sports, geospatial science, energy and robotics. 4-H also devotes considerable time to planning, developing and implementing projects relevant to contemporary society. More than 25,000 youth participate in 4-H programs each year in North Dakota. Youth participate through clubs, camping, special-interest groups, after-school programs and school-day enrichment experiences. For many youth, it is the only youth development program opportunity available to them because they live in rural areas where other youth programs do not exist. 4-H also relies on the support of a remarkable number of dedicated adult volunteers and community members. Research now supports what we have known for years: 4-H makes a difference in the positive development of a young person. An eight-year study starting in 2002 surveyed more than 7,000 adolescents from diverse backgrounds across 42 U.S. states, including North Dakota. The study found that 4-H helps young people excel beyond their peers. The study defined and measured positive youth development and showed that youth involved in 4-H programs excel in several areas. 4-H’ers are: • Four times more likely to make contributions to their communities • Two times more likely to be civically active • Two times more likely to make healthier choices CONTINUED ON PAGE B31

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4-H prepares youth for future CONTINUED FROM PAGE B30

The study also found that 10th-grade girls in 4-H are two times more likely and 12th-grade girls in 4-H are nearly three times more likely to take part in science programs, compared with girls in other out-of-school time activities. Today the competition for young people’s time and talents is tremendous. Likewise, adults as parents and volunteers face the same challenges. The results of this study provide a compelling reason why youth need to be part of 4-H. It also provides a compelling reason for parents and adult volunteers to be engaged in the program. And now we also know, based on results of research, 4-H is an enduring idea that works. It works for the betterment of the youth who participate, the adults who work with them and the communities it serves. When 4-H youth pledge their head, heart, hands and health to better living, it really does mean for better living. ##### Bill knew he was in trouble when his new wife boasted, “The two things I cook really well are meatloaf and apple pie,” and he wasn’t sure which one he was eating.

Keep Cool!! IT’S SUMMER!!!!!!!

1-800-214-4654 or LOCAL AREA 406-265-6387

2006 Volvo ISX Cummins, 13-speed transmission, air ride, all aluminum wheels... $22,000

2005 Western Star daycab, Detroit 515 hp, 10 speed, 2 aluminum wheels..............$20,000

1980 Ford Service/Fuel Truck, 429 gas, 5 speed and 2 speed rearend, fuel tanks, PTO driven fuel pump, air compressor with Honda motor, air operated lube pump. Sell complete or parts.

2001 Sterling Series 60 Detroit, 430 hp, 10 speed, Lo-Pro 22.5 tires, 350,000 miles....... ........................................................$20,000

New Aluminum Hub Pilot Wheels

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

1999 Kenworth T800 C12 Cat, 10 speed, Aero cab, flat top......................................$18,500 2006 International 8500 HT570 International, 310 hp, Allison automatic, 23,000# rear with locker...............................................$20,000 1997 International 4900 DT466, 7 speed, spring suspension, 11-22.5 tires, 6 steel wheels, rollback wrecker body, 13-ft. upper, 28-ft. lower, 3 winches, aluminum deck, rear underreach... . .......................................................$20,000 2004 Freightliner Columbia, Mercedes engine, 10 speed, midroof sleeper...............$13,000 2000 Freightliner Century Condo, N14 Cummins, auto shift, steel wheels. As is................................................$12,000 or day cab........................................$19,000 2007 Peterbilt 379 C13 Cat, 470 hp, Eaton ultra shift, 23” diameter tanks, 22.5 tires, all alumunim wheels, no rust...............$41,000

NEW 2015 Maurer drop deck, 53-ft.x102” with beavertail, 2 flip over ramps, spread axle on air ride, steel wheels, sliding winch’s............ ........................................................$33,500 2002 Doonan 48-ft.x102” step deck, all steel closed tandem on air, 17.5 tires, aluminum wheels.............................................$18,000 1999 Transcraft step deck, 48-ft.x102”, spread axle..................................................$16,500

4- 28-ft. dry van trailers, with or without lift gate, roll up door. Each................................$3850

1979 homemade pup, 16-ft. ITB aluminum box, 8.25x20 tires, scissor hoist.................$4000 2005 Perbilt 379 extended hood, 70” sleeper, C15 Cat, 550 hp, 18 speed, engine history, aluminum wheels, 11-22.5 tires.......$50,000 1995 Peterbilt 330 3126 Cat, 9 speed, single axle, with reefer box, side door.............. Call Hydraulic Wet Kit to run end dump trailer with new air shift PTO and pump, new tank and console in cab..........$1550 Similar savings on other applications

Storage Trailers for rent by day, week or month 28-ft. to 53-ft. van trailers for storage 28-ft. and 53-ft. reefer trailers

Truck Defender Aluminum Bumpers

Peterbilt 386. Each.....................................$2250 Peterbilt 379. Each.....................................$2500

New Watson Chalin steerable lift axle with fabricated axle. Includes air kit...$4600 New Watson Chalin steerable lift axle suspension. Includes air kit.....$2600

New 2015 Maurer 40-ft. hopper, 11-24.5 tires, spring suspension, Pintle hitch........$29,900 New 2015 Maurer 40-ft. hopper, Lo-Pro 24.5 recap, steel wheels, spring suspension........ ........................................................$26,875

2015 Wilson hopper doubles, 50-ft. lead, 20-ft. pup, 72” sides, air ride, ag hopper, electric tarps, all aluminum wheels, 11-24.5 tires..... ........................................................$95,000 (9) 2014 Wilson hopper, 41-ft., air ride, ag hopper, 4 aluminum wheels. Each.........$34,500 2007 Wilson 43-ft. hopper, ag hoppers, air ride, steel wheels, 11-24.5 tires...............$26,500

2005 Wilson 49-ft.x102”x72” hopper trailer, tri axle, air ride, rear liftor, new tarp, ag hoppers, aluminum wheels....................$35,000

1984 Titan doubles hopper trailers, 42-ft. lead with 19-ft. pup, electric/hydraulic traps, ag hoppers, aluminum wheels...... $20,000/pair 1974 Titan 21-ft. hopper pup trailer......$10,000 1997 Western hopper doubles, 29-ft. + 25-ft. x102”, all aluminum wheels, air ride............. ........................................................$35,000 1995 Western 29-ft. + 25-ft.hopper R-Tac doubles, air ride lead, spring ride pup, extendable tongue......................................$26,500 2002 Jet 22-ft. steel hopper pup trailer, 11-24.5 tires, steel wheels, drop tongue, removable dolly.................................................$13,500 1972 Fruehauf 21-ft. hopper pup............$9500 Otis forklift, Cummins 4BT, 4 speed, fork extensions................................... 10,000

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USED EQUIPMENT Balers

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Frontier Equipment Stanley Equipment Combines

(S) 2011 Case IH AF8120 #23130B..........$294,000 Glasgow Implement (D) 2002 New Holland BB960 big square baler. (F) 2008 Apache 1010 #WUY391..............$142,000 (G) 1993 Case IH 1680 #23126B.................$33,000 #37008W................................................$31,000 (D) 2006 Case IH 3310 #53207W..............$135,000 (F) 1990 Case IH 1680 #23120B.................$25,000 (S) 2009 Case IH AF8120 #23127B..........$190,000 Frontier Equipment Stanley Equipment (F) 2008 AGCO 5556A #38105B.................$22,000 (D) 2011 Case IH 4420 #53210W..............$285,000 (F) 1994 Case IH 1688 #WUH723...............$35,000 (S) 2010 Case IH AF8120 #23124B..........$245,000 Glasgow Implement (S) Case IH RB1563 #UH419......................$18,700 (D) 2008 Case IH 4420 #53167W..............$225,000 (D) 1996 Case IH 2188 #23367W................$38,000 (S) 2010 Case IH AF8120 #23115B..........$257,000 (F) 2008 Case IH RB564 #38106B..............$24,000 (D) 2011 Case IH 4420 #53198W..............$285,000 (F) Case IH 2188 #WUH482........................$55,000 (F) 2012 Case IH AF8230 #23129B...........$299,000 (D) 2002 John Deere 567 #38153W............$13,000 (D) 2010 Case IH 4420 #53199W..............$225,000 (S) 2003 Case IH 2388 #UC753..................$98,000 (F) 2012 Case IH AF8230 #23128B...........$367,000 (S) 1993 New Holland 660 #38108B..............$9000 (S) 2009 Case IH 4420 #UM792................$210,000 (S) 1998 Case IH 2388 #23117B.................$45,000 (F) 2012 Case IH AF8230 #23112B...........$310,000 (D) 1997 New Holland 664 #38157W.............$9000 (F) Case IH 4420 #WUY377......................$170,000 (D) 2007 Case IH 2588 #23391W..............$165,000 (F) Caterpillar 570R #WUH623.................$178,000 (D) 2002 New Holland 688 #38150W..........$13,500 (F) 2010 Case IH 4420 #WUY395.............$233,000 (W) 2008 Case IH 7010 #23356W.............$179,000 (F) 1994 Gleaner R72 #WUH717................$57,000 (B) 2008 New Holland BR7090 #38140W..$19,000 (F) 2011 Case IH 4420 #WUY407.............$245,000 (D) 2011 Case IH 7120 #23269W..............$230,000 (S) 2000 John Deere 9750 #UC764............$50,000 (W) 2009 New Holland BR7090 #38139W.. $19,600 (F) Case IH 4420 #WUY418......................$253,000 (G) 2011 Case IH 7120 #23109B...............$255,000 (W) 2010 New Holland CR9070 #24082W..$219,000 (W) 2011 New Holland BR7090 #38156W.. $31,000 (F) 2011 Case IH 4420 #WUY414.............$252,000 (G) Case IH 7120 #GUH275......................$232,000 (W) 2010 New Holland CR9070 #24083W..$224,000 (W) 2009 New Holland BR7090 #38154W.. $16,500 (F) 2012 Case IH 4430 #53101B...............$300,000 (G) 2009 Case IH 7120 #GUH284.............$200,000 (W) 2010 New Holland CR9070 #24084W..$224,000 (D) 2003 New Holland BR780 #38141W....$12,500 (F) 2012 Case IH 4430 #WUY409.............$330,000 (S) 2011 Case IH 7120 #UC748................$248,000 (W) 2006 New Holland CR970 #24076W....$164,000 2005 New Holland CX860 #24085W..NEW $118,000 CIH Farmall 40, W80137 .................................. (D) 2004 New Holland BR780 #53095........$15,500 Frontier (F) 2013 CaseStanley IH 4430 #WUY405.............$330,000 (F) 2011 Case IH 7120 #WUH650.............$232,000 (D)(B) Equipment Equipment Glasgow1010 Implement w/CIH 30’ Hd, WUH320 ............................. $8,000 & Headers Skid Steers (W) CIH Farmall 60, W80170 ................................. NEW (F) Case IH 7120 #WUH702......................$216,000 (W) 2006Frontier NewCombines Holland BR780A #38136W...$14,000 (S) 2009 Case IH PAT3330 #53102B. . .......$225,000 Equipment Stanley Equipment Windrowers w/CIH 1042 36’ Cpr Hd, WUH323 ................... $22,000 (W) 632 Bobcat, 20018W ........................................ $7,250 (B) 670 Cat w/SP36 HB Dpr Hd, 25002W ............ $190,000 Glasgow Implement (G) 2012 Case IH 7230 #GUH270.............$290,000 (D) CIH Farmall 95, W80193 .................................. NEW (F)CIH 20126088, CaseWUH312 IH PAT3330 #53122B.........$237,000 ....................................... $215,000 (H) 642B Bobcat w/Bkt, 20124W ........................... $7,500 Mowers/Zero Turn ..... $7,000 (F) 1980 Case 95, IH 730 #30067W. ....................$4500 (B)(D) CIH Farmall W80189 .................................. NEW w/971 NH 25’ Hd, 24114&2114A (W) NH TR95 (G) 2013 Case IH 7230 #GUH307.............$310,000 (F)CIH 20107010 Case IHGrain PAT4420 #53116B.........$225,000 (F) w/36’ Belt Hdr, WUH297 ..... $310,000 (H) 743 Bobcat w/o Bkt, 20101W ............................ $8,500 (D)(B) CIH 95UPremier FWA, W80138 ..................................... NEW (D) (2) NH TR98 w/994721 36’ Dpr, 971 PU Hd, 2001 1900 #35087W. ..................$6500 (F) 2013 Grasshopper #19111B.............$8100 (G) 2013 Case 7230 #GUH308.............$310,000 CIH 8010, WUH172 ........................................ $196,000 (B) S130 (W) 2012 Case IH PAT4430 #53195W.......$291,000 Bobcat w/oIH Bkt, 20112W ....................... $18,995 (D)(F) CIH 105U FWA, 8100 W80160#34105B................$10,500 .................................. NEW 24025W or 24026W ....................................................... $101,100 (F) 1991 Hesston (S) 2010 Grasshopper 227 #19107B.............$6200 (F) ....................................... $280,000 (D) 753 Bobcat, 20083W ....................................... $19,000 (S) 2008 Case IH 8010 #UC760................$205,000 (B) CIH Puma 125 FWA, W80053 ........................ NEW (H)CIH 20128010, CaseWUH232 IH PAT4430 #53202W........$315,000 (D) NH TR66 w/36’ 960 MacDon Dpr Hd, (W)w/L750 1974 International 4000 #34089W..........$4500 ........................................ $265,000 (H) 753 (W) 19802009W Cub&28019W Cadet ZTR U s e#19037W..............$1500 d E q u i p m e n t $64,000 (D) New Equipment Bobcat, 20085W ....................................... $12,000 Ldr, W85038 ...................................... NEW IH 8010 #WUH450......................$185,000 .............................................. (S)CIH 20118010, Case23075W IH PAT4430 #53109B.........$311,000 (F) Case (S) 1998 MacDon 9200 W80112 #34102B................$45,000 (D) CIH 8010, 23076W ........................................ $265,000 (D) S150 Bobcat, 20120W .................................... $23,000 Combines & Headers (W) CIH Puma 165 FWA, ...................... NEW (D)2006 NH TX68, 24016W ........................................... $65,000 Skid Steers (B) Dixon Grizzly #19013W..................$4640 (F) Case IH 8010 #WUH529......................$210,000 (F) CIH 20128010, Case23087W IH PAT4430 #53106B.........$315,000 (W) ....................................... $270,000 (D) S150 Bobcat w/BKT, BkT Bite, 20133W ....... $22,500 (B) w/LX770 2004 NewLdr, Holland HW320 #32214W..NEW ..$44,500 W85140 .................................. w/36’ MacDon 962 Dpr Hd, 24017W ................ $28,000 (D) 2010 Case IH 8120 #23349W. . ............$253,000 (W) 2010 Dixon Kodiak SE52 #19046W........$3500 (F) (F)CIH 20138010, CaseWUH342 IH PAT4430 #53107B.........$315,000 ....................................... $185,000 (D) S205 Bobcat, no Bkt, 20120W ....................... $23,000 (D)(B) CIH Puma W80037HW325 .................................... 2005 New210, Holland #32217W..NEW ..$55,500 (W) NH CR960, 24019W .................................... $160,000 (G) 2010 Case IH 8120 #GUH287.............$227,000 (S) #19101B.............$7900 (F) 2012 Case IH PAT4430 #53110B.........$320,000 w/L770 Ldr, ...................................... NEW (F)2010 NH Grasshopper CR960, WUH370620 .................................... $137,000 (F) CIH 8120, WUH298 ....................................... $330,000 (B) S205 Bobcat w/Bkt, 20146W ........................ $26,500 (S) Versatile 4400W85031 #UT694. ..........................$10,000 (H) 2010 Casew/Bkt, IH 8120 #23376W. .............$229,000 , ........................................................... $89,900 (D) S205 Bobcat 20142W ......................... $25,000 (S)CIH 20122388 John Deere 4830 #53103B.........$255,000 (F) CIH Scout Ut Vehicle, WNM126 .................... NEW (F) 1996 #WUM534........$5000 (D) NH Grasshopper CR970, 24021W718K ..................................... $188,000 (S) Bobcat, WUT322 ...................................... $19,000 Hay (H) 2010 Case IH 8120 #23377W..............$235,000 (D) CIH 72” Finish Mwr,Headers W85133 ....................... NEW (D)2010 NH Grasshopper CR 970, 24022W725D .................................... $180,000 (S) CIH 7010, ......................................................... $240,000 (F) 863 (S) #19106B.......$10,000 $249,000 (W) (S) 8632010 Bobcat, 20105W ..................................... $23,000 (F)(B) CIH SCX100 16’ Pvt Tng, WNH526 ............ NEW 1993 New Holland 1116 #32195W. ..........$7500 w/94C NH 42’ Dpr Hd, 24023W ....................... $47,000 (S) 08 CIH 7010, .................................................. Case IH 8120 #UC712................$258,000 Tractors (W) 2005 Grasshopper 729G2 #19045W......$8250 07 CIH 8010, .................................................. $249,000 (W) 863 Bobcat, 20136W .................................... $18,000 CIH HDX 182 Agr Hd, WNH553 ................. NEW (F) NH CR 970, WUH324 ................................... $152,000 (S) 1995 New Holland 2216 #32197W. .......$10,000 (S) 2009 Case IH 8120 #UC724................$239,000 (F)(D) (G) 2009 Case IH STG535 #15129B.........$253,000 , .................................................. $220,000 (S) 06 CIH 8010 (D) S330 Bobcat w/80” Bkt, 20094W ................... $43,000 (W) Deere 190C................................. #19040W...........$1300 (W)(B) CIH WD1203 Swthr, HS16 W83050 ....................... NEW (W)2006 NH John CR9070, 24027W $270,000 2007 New Holland #32212W. . .....$18,250 (S) 2011 Case IH 8120 #UC726................$290,000 (S) 2009 Case IH STG535 #15133B. . ........$273,000 (W) CIH RB564 Rnd Blr, AW,TW, W83013 ........ NEW (D) NH CR 9070, 24024W ................................. $260,000 (S) MF 860, UC550 ..................................................... $9,500 (W) LS160 NH Skid 20109W ............................. $19,000 New Holland HS16 #UH470..................... CALL (S) 2011 8120 #UC735................$278,000 Honeybee Hds, .............................. $59,500 (D) 1825 Conditioners CaseCase SkidIH w/Bkt, 20128W .................... $10,000 (F)2 2008 Case SP36 IH STG535 #15113B..........$230,000 (W)(S) CIH RB564 Rnd Blr, Ele Twn Nt, W83014 .. NEW (S) NH Mower CR9070, 24035W .................................... $249,000 (S) (S) 2007 New Holland HS18 #32103B. .......... CALL CIH 8230 PTIHSwthr, UC558 ......................... $8,500 (D) 1825B (F) 2009 Case IH 8120 #WUH719.............$243,000 Case Skid w/Bkt 20129W ................. $14,000 (W) CIH SPX3330 SP Spryr, W85098 ............... NEW (D) 2002w/NH Hesston ..............$11,000 (G) 2013 Case STG550 #15118B.........$389,000 94C 42’ 1270 Dpr Hd,#34099W. 24036W ....................... $42,000 Post(S) Diggers CIH 8120, UC564 ........................................... $299,000 (D) 1845 CaseCase SkidIHw/Bkt, ................... $14,000 New HollandSPHS18 #UH475..................... CALL WNH585 ................ NEW (F)(S) CIH SPX3330 Spryr, (F) 2009 812020127W #23102B...............$243,000 (W)2009 JD 9600, 22004W ............................................. $52,000 (S) (W) MacDon A30D #34096W.............$27,000 (H) 2012 Case IH STG550 #15463W. . .......$347,000 CIH 2188, UC565 ............................................. $69,500 (F) 420 WUT324 ..................... $23,000 (W)(S) CIH SRX160 134’ Wld Boom Spryr, W85043CALL Misc (W)2011 JD 9600, 22011W ............................................. $49,000 (S) 2009 New Holland HS18 #UH756............ (G) SSL 2013Case CaseSkid, IH 8230 #GUH306.............$364,524 (W) MacDon A30D #34101W.............$22,250 Grain Augers & Vacs (S)MacDon 2011 Case STG550 #UT779...........$320,000 973IH Hd, UC566 .............................. $29,500 (F) 435 SSL Case Skid, WUT341 ..................... $35,000 ................................................................................. NEW (W) JD 9650 w/930R JD Hdr, 22007W,22009W .. $123,500Lawn(S) & Garden (G) Case IH 8230 #GUH303......................$364,525 (D) 2011 MacDon A30D #34090W..............$28,000 (S) 2012 CaseUC572 IH STG600 #52102W..............$1200 ............................................. $85,000 (D) 440 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20125W ...................... $34,000 2188, HayWNC432 Rakes (F) CIH 8120 Combine, ......................... NEW (F) JD STS 9660, WUH346 .................................. $31,000 (H)CIH (G) Case IH 8230 (W) 2004w/936D NewJDHolland 1475 #32211W.......$16,000 (F)NH 94C Hd,IH ..................................................... $45,000 (D) 440 C3 Case Skid #GUH299......................$364,525 w/Bkt, 20130W .............. $36,000 2013 Case STG600 #15128B..........$422,000 (D)(D) CIH 8120 Combine, W82055 .......................... NEW 2011 Frontier WR2114 #35086W.............$8000 Dpr, WUH261 ................................. $29,000 (S) (G) Case IH 8230 #GUH301......................$364,524 42GB Hd, ................................... $65,000 (D) 60XT Case Skid w/Bkt, 20131W ................. $22,000 (D) 2003w/635F NewJD, Holland #32216W........$12,250 (W)(W) CIH 8120 W82076 ......................... NEW WUH2621475 ........................................ $35,000 (S) (S)Honeybee 2008 Case IH STX485 #15110B..........$220,000 H&S TR9Combine, #35089W..................................$2700 Honeybee 42GB Hd, ................................... $71,000 (D) Skat TrakCase 1500D .............. $17,000 (G) 2012 IH Skid, 8230 20088W #GUH266.............$302,000 W82078 ......................... NEW (W)(W) CIH 8120 Combine, (H) Holland 1475 #32215W. .......$15,500 (D)2004 9760New JD w/36D Dpr Hd w/Fgr Rl, 22015W .... $231,000 (S) (G) 2012 Case IH STX500 #GUT182. . .......$260,000 1980 John Deere 640 #35090W................$850 MacDon 963 Hd, ......................... Call for Pricing (D) 4800 Magnatrac Dzr, 20111W $6,000 (W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82080 ......................... NEW (D) 2011 Case IHSkid 9120w/Bkt, #23341W. .............$295,000 (W) 1680 CIH, 23022W1475 ......................................... $30,000 (S) (H) 2002 New Holland #32186W........$13,800 (D) Rossi RT9 #35092W. . ...............................$1600 (D) 2011 Challenger MT875C #18037W. . .$320,000 (S) MacDon D60 Hd , .......................................... $61,000 (B) CIH 2142 35’ Drpr Hd, W82057 ................... NEW Post Diggers (B)2004 1680New CIH, 23057W ........................................... $29,000 (D) 2011 Case IH 9120 #23347W..............$295,000 (B) 2001 Tonutti V12 4GW #35093W. (S) Holland 1475 #UH499..........$12,000 .............$1700 (F)Hondybee 1998 New40GB Holland #16103B.........$64,000 Hd8770 , ..................................... 59,000 (H) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52027W ............... $850 (B) CIH 2152 35’ Dpr Hd, W82024 ..................... NEW (H) 1680 CIH, 23058W .......................................... $38,000 (S) (D) 2011 Case IH 9120 #23370W. . ............$304,000 (S) 2002 New Holland 1475 #UH492..........$12,000 (B)Honeybee , ............................ Call for Pricing (W) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52030W .............. $800 (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82062 ................... NEW 1992 New3655 Holland 9030 #16174W. .......$49,000 (W) 1688 CIH, 23050W ......................................... $45,000 (S) Sprayers (D) 2011 Case IH 9120 #23389W..............$290,000 (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr (F) 2004 New Holland #32100B.........$16,000 CIH 1010 Hds, .......................... Call for Pricing (B) McMillin Hd, W82065 ................... NEW (W) 1688 CIH, 23082W1475 ......................................... $50,000 (S) Hyd Post Dgr, 52022W .............. $1,295 (D)3 1995 New Holland 9030 #16176W. .......$40,000 2002 Apache 780Hd, #53213W..................$46,750 (H) 2011 Case IH 9120 #23355W..............$279,000 (D)(H) NH CR960, .................................................... $180,000 (D) 2007w/1015 New CIH Holland 16-ft. #32182W.$18,000 CIH 2152 40’ Drpr W82050 ................... NEW PU Hd,1475 23084W ............................... $7,000 (S) Misc (S) 1995 New Holland 9680 #UT776..........$69,000 2010 Case SR160 Grain Augers & Vacs (B) 2013 Case IH 9230 #23358W..............$375,000 (W)(S) CIH 2152 45’IH Drpr Hd,#53123B..............$30,000 W82074 ................. NEW (B) CIH 2188, 23046W ........................................... $47,500 (H) 2002 New Holland 1475 18-ft.#32185W...$14,000 (H) C1000SR Swath Roller, 520354W ................. $750 (H) 2008 New Holland T6080 #16177W. . ....$79,500 (D)2006 CIHNew 2188Holland w/30’ CIH H7150 1010 Hdr,#32200W....$22,000 23099W & 23100W ........ (W) 7x36 Westfield w/16HP Briggs, 51034W ....... $2,100 (W) 2013 Case IH 9230 #23378W.............$359,000 (F) 2011 Spra-Coupe 4660 #53115B........$100,000 (W) Lawn & Garden (W)7x51 2008Westfield New Holland w/220vTC45D Elec Mtr, #16173W. 51053W ..........$24,500 $2,500 $12,000 (D) (W) JD 2013 Case IH 9230 #23379W.............$364,000 (D) 2004 Wilmar 8650 #53214W...............$105,250 (W) 2010........................................................................... New Holland H7150 #32199W....$36,500 Lawn Tractor w/54” Mwr, 51” Brm, 51016W .................................. $4,500 (D) 425 (W)8x41 2006Westfield, New Holland TG275 #16169W..$108,000 (H) CIH 2188, 23109W .......................................... $40,000 (D) (F) 2004 RoGator 1064 3511 engine hours. (H) 2012 Case IH 9230 #23387W..............$355,000 (D) 2009 New Holland H7150 #32149W.....$25,750 19015W ................................................................. $6,950 51055W .................................. $3,500 (W) CIH 2188, 23111W ......................................... $85,000 (D) (W)8x46 2007Westfield, New Holland TV145 #16179W.....$83,500 #53118B.................................................$97,000 (H) 2012 Case IH 9230 #23388W. . ............$355,000 (F) 718K Grasshopper Lawn Tractor, (D) 2013 New Holland H7150 #32210W.....$47,500 SCNew Brandt, 51058W ............................... $2,100 (B) CIH 2388, 23018W ........................................... $90,000 (B) (W)8x52 2006 Holland TV145 #16178W.....$65,000 (H)WUM534 (S) Summers 90 # UM773...........................$13,000 .............................................................. $5,000 2012 Case IH 9230 #23362W..............$360,000 (D) Holland H7150 #32208W.....$31,500 (B)2010 CIHNew 2388, 23047W ......................................... $100,000 (D) MK 8x51 Westfield Swg Agr, 51057W ... $2,500 (B) 2010 New Holland TV6070 #16180W.$108,000 (H) 2012 Grasshopper Lawn#23363W. Tractor, .............$360,000 (S) 2001 Summer Ultimate #53105B..........$17,500 Case IH 9230 (F)2011 CIHNew 2388Holland w/1015 Hdr, WUH211 .................... $142,000 (D) MK100x51 Westfield Swg Agr, 51054W $5,000 (D) 721 (H) H7150 #32202W.....$34,500 19016W ............................................................... $11,500 (B) 2009 New Holland TV6070 #16166W...$104,500 (D) 30’ Speedking PTO Belt Cvyr, 51036W $7,100 (W) CIH 2388 w/30’ 1010 Hdr, 23066W &23067W ............... (S) 2009 Case IH AF7120 #23131B..........$227,000 (F) 2005 Summers Ultimate #53117B........$26,000 (F) 2009 New Holland H7150 #WUY399....$27,000 (B) ZTR Grizzly Dixon Lawn Mower,

Used Equipment

(B) 670 Cat w/SP36 HB Dpr Hd, 25002W ............ $190,000 (W) NH TR95 w/971 NH 25’ Hd, 24114&2114A ..... $7,000 (D) (2) NH TR98 w/994 36’ Dpr, 971 PU Hd, 24025W or 24026W ....................................................... $101,100 (D) NH TR66 w/36’ 960 MacDon Dpr Hd, 2009W &28019W .............................................. $64,000 (D) NH TX68, 24016W ........................................... $65,000 w/36’ MacDon 962 Dpr Hd, 24017W ................ $28,000 (W) NH CR960, 24019W .................................... $160,000 (F) NH CR960, WUH370 .................................... $137,000 (D) NH CR970, 24021W ..................................... $188,000 (D) NH CR 970, 24022W .................................... $180,000 w/94C NH 42’ Dpr Hd, 24023W ....................... $47,000 (F) NH CR 970, WUH324 ................................... $152,000 (W) NH CR9070, 24027W ................................. $270,000 (D) NH CR 9070, 24024W ................................. $260,000 (S) NH CR9070, 24035W .................................... $249,000 w/NH 94C 42’ Dpr Hd, 24036W ....................... $42,000 (W) JD 9600, 22004W ............................................. $52,000 (W) JD 9600, 22011W ............................................. $49,000 (W) JD 9650 w/930R JD Hdr, 22007W,22009W .. $123,500 (F) JD STS 9660, WUH346 .................................. $31,000 w/936D JD Dpr, WUH261 ................................. $29,000 w/635F JD, WUH262 ........................................ $35,000 (D) 9760 JD w/36D Dpr Hd w/Fgr Rl, 22015W .... $231,000 (W) 1680 CIH, 23022W ......................................... $30,000 (B) 1680 CIH, 23057W ........................................... $29,000 (H) 1680 CIH, 23058W .......................................... $38,000 (W) 1688 CIH, 23050W ......................................... $45,000 (W) 1688 CIH, 23082W ......................................... $50,000 w/1015 CIH PU Hd, 23084W ............................... $7,000 (B) CIH 2188, 23046W ........................................... $47,500 (D) CIH 2188 w/30’ CIH 1010 Hdr, 23099W & 23100W ........ ........................................................................... $12,000 (H) CIH 2188, 23109W .......................................... $40,000 (W) CIH 2188, 23111W ......................................... $85,000 (B) CIH 2388, 23018W ........................................... $90,000 (B) CIH 2388, 23047W ......................................... $100,000 (F) CIH 2388 w/1015 Hdr, WUH211 .................... $142,000 (W) CIH 2388 w/30’ 1010 Hdr, 23066W &23067W ............... ........................................................................... $97,400 (F) CIH 2588, WIH319 ......................................... $195,000

w/CIH 1010 30’ Hd, WUH320 ............................. $8,000 w/CIH 1042 36’ Cpr Hd, WUH323 ................... $22,000 (F) CIH 6088, WUH312 ....................................... $215,000 (F) CIH 7010 w/36’ Grain Belt Hdr, WUH297 ..... $310,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH172 ........................................ $196,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH232 ....................................... $280,000 (D) CIH 8010, 23075W ........................................ $265,000 (D) CIH 8010, 23076W ........................................ $265,000 (W) CIH 8010, 23087W ....................................... $270,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH342 ....................................... $185,000 (F) CIH 8120, WUH298 ....................................... $330,000 (S) CIH 2388, ........................................................... $89,900 (S) CIH 7010, ......................................................... $240,000 (S) 08 CIH 7010, .................................................. $249,000 (S) 07 CIH 8010, .................................................. $249,000 (S) 06 CIH 8010, .................................................. $220,000 (S) MF 860, UC550 ..................................................... $9,500 (S) 2 Honeybee SP36 Hds, .............................. $59,500 (S) CIH 8230 PT Swthr, UC558 ......................... $8,500 (S) CIH 8120, UC564 ........................................... $299,000 (S) CIH 2188, UC565 ............................................. $69,500 (S) MacDon 973 Hd, UC566 .............................. $29,500 (S) CIH 2188, UC572 ............................................. $85,000 (S) NH 94C Hd, ..................................................... $45,000 (S) Honeybee 42GB Hd, ................................... $65,000 (S) Honeybee 42GB Hd, ................................... $71,000 (S) MacDon 963 Hd, ......................... Call for Pricing (S) MacDon D60 Hd, .......................................... $61,000 (S) Hondybee 40GB Hd, ..................................... 59,000 (S) Honeybee 3655, ............................ Call for Pricing (S) 3 CIH 1010 Hds, .......................... Call for Pricing (S) NH CR960, .................................................... $180,000

(W) 7x36 Westfield w/16HP Briggs, 51034W ....... $2,100 (D) 7x51 Westfield w/220v Elec Mtr, 51053W ....... $2,500 (D) 8x41 Westfield, 51016W .................................. $4,500 (D) 8x46 Westfield, 51055W .................................. $3,500 (B) 8x52 SC Brandt, 51058W ............................... $2,100 (D) MK 8x51 Westfield Swg Agr, 51057W ... $2,500 (D) MK100x51 Westfield Swg Agr, 51054W $5,000 (D) 30’ Speedking PTO Belt Cvyr, 51036W $7,100 (W) 1535LP Brandt Cnvyr, 51010W ............. $12,500 (W) 1026 REM Grain Vac, 52096A ................. $6,500

(W) 632 Bobcat, 20018W ........................................ $7,250 (H) 642B Bobcat w/Bkt, 20124W ........................... $7,500 (H) 743 Bobcat w/o Bkt, 20101W ............................ $8,500 (B) S130 Bobcat w/o Bkt, 20112W ....................... $18,995 (D) 753 Bobcat, 20083W ....................................... $19,000 (H) 753 Bobcat, 20085W ....................................... $12,000 (D) S150 Bobcat, 20120W .................................... $23,000 (D) S150 Bobcat w/BKT, BkT Bite, 20133W ....... $22,500 (D) S205 Bobcat, no Bkt, 20120W ....................... $23,000 (B) S205 Bobcat w/Bkt, 20146W ........................ $26,500 (D) S205 Bobcat w/Bkt, 20142W ......................... $25,000 (F) 863 Bobcat, WUT322 ...................................... $19,000 (W) 863 Bobcat, 20105W ..................................... $23,000 (W) 863 Bobcat, 20136W .................................... $18,000 (D) S330 Bobcat w/80” Bkt, 20094W ................... $43,000 (W) LS160 NH Skid 20109W ............................. $19,000 (D) 1825 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20128W .................... $10,000 (D) 1825B Case Skid w/Bkt 20129W ................. $14,000 (D) 1845 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20127W ................... $14,000 (F) 420 SSL Case Skid, WUT324 ..................... $23,000 (F) 435 SSL Case Skid, WUT341 ..................... $35,000 (D) 440 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20125W ...................... $34,000 (D) 440 C3 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20130W .............. $36,000 (D) 60XT Case Skid w/Bkt, 20131W ................. $22,000 (D) Skat Trak 1500D Skid, 20088W .............. $17,000 (D) 4800 Magnatrac Skid w/Bkt, Dzr, 20111W $6,000

(H) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52027W ............... $850 (W) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52030W .............. $800 (B) McMillin Hyd Post Dgr, 52022W .............. $1,295 (H) C1000SR Swath Roller,

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

(D) 425 JD Lawn Tractor w/54” Mwr, 51” Brm,

$750

19015W .................................................................

$6,950

WUM534 ..............................................................

$5,000

(F) 718K Grasshopper Lawn Tractor, (D) 721 Grasshopper Lawn Tractor,

New Equipment

(D) CIH Farmall 40, W80137 .................................. NEW (W) CIH Farmall 60, W80170 ................................. NEW (D) CIH Farmall 95, W80193 .................................. NEW (B) CIH Farmall 95, W80189 .................................. NEW (D) CIH 95U FWA, W80138 ..................................... NEW (D) CIH 105U FWA, W80160 .................................. NEW (B) CIH Puma 125 FWA, W80053 ........................ NEW w/L750 Ldr, W85038 ...................................... NEW (W) CIH Puma 165 FWA, W80112 ...................... NEW w/LX770 Ldr, W85140 .................................. NEW (D) CIH Puma 210, W80037 .................................... NEW w/L770 Ldr, W85031 ...................................... NEW (F) CIH Scout Ut Vehicle, WNM126 .................... NEW (D) CIH 72” Finish Mwr, W85133 ....................... NEW (F) CIH SCX100 16’ Pvt Tng, WNH526 ............ NEW (F) CIH HDX 182 Agr Hd, WNH553 ................. NEW (W) CIH WD1203 Swthr, W83050 ....................... NEW (W) CIH RB564 Rnd Blr, AW,TW, W83013 ........ NEW (W) CIH RB564 Rnd Blr, Ele Twn Nt, W83014 .. NEW (W) CIH SPX3330 SP Spryr, W85098 ............... NEW (F) CIH SPX3330 SP Spryr, WNH585 ................ NEW (W) CIH SRX160 134’ Wld Boom Spryr, W85043 ................................................................................. NEW (F) CIH 8120 Combine, WNC432 ......................... NEW (D) CIH 8120 Combine, W82055 .......................... NEW (W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82076 ......................... NEW (W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82078 ......................... NEW (W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82080 ......................... NEW (B) CIH 2142 35’ Drpr Hd, W82057 ................... NEW (B) CIH 2152 35’ Dpr Hd, W82024 ..................... NEW (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82062 ................... NEW (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82065 ................... NEW (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82050 ................... NEW (W) CIH 2152 45’ Drpr Hd, W82074 ................. NEW

19016W ............................................................... $11,500

(B) ZTR Grizzly Dixon Lawn Mower,

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

$6,500

........................................................................... $97,400 (W) 1535LP Brandt Cnvyr, 51010W ............. $12,500 19013W ................................................................. $6,500 LOCATION KEY: (B) - Beach (W) - Bowman - Dickinson (G) - Glasgow (H) - Hettinger (M) - Mandan (W) 1026 REM Grain Vac,(D) 52096A ................. $6,500 (F) CIH 2588, WIH319 ......................................... $195,000

(S) - Stanley

(F) - Williston

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DISC FOR SALE

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$15,500

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Flexi-Coil 45-ft. air drill with 9” spacing, 2320 tow between cart...................................................................... $40,000 1984 John Deere 8820 combine with 230 header, 5900 engine hours....................................................... $19,500 Both of the above pieces are original farm/owner. Ford 8N utility tractor, working condition, new battery. 6-ft utility cultivator. 6-ft. light duty 3-point blade. Phone (406) 278-5352 or 450-1182, Conrad, MT

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Montana FFA’s busy spring and summer

By Karissa Floerchinger, Development Assistant, Montana FFA Foundation Young agriculturists have been busy this a “lug nut bolt race” with the folks at Tire spring and summer! Over 1,500 students Rama, were caught “horseshoe-ing around” ‘Set their Standards and Broke Barriers’ at with Pacific Steel & Recycling, and engagMontana FFA’s 84th State Convention. We ing with the other 30 vendors and colleges. are excited to share the results from our conThe convention really does host a multitude vention at the Montana Expo Park in Great of activities and events that highlight every Falls, and inform you of other activities that FFA members year. Montana FFA is gearing up for this summer Saturday morning might be the most anand fall. ticipated event as there is a new page written Every year students travel from all corners into the Montana FFA history book with the of the state, this year from over 89 communiannouncement of the 2014-2015 State FFA ties, to compete in career-oriented contests Officers. Eight young and avid agriculturists and be recognized for their accomplishments. are selected every year to lead Montana FFA The convention is a multi-faceted event that progressively forward. These students have allows students ample opportunity to gain many responsibilities, but most importantly leadership and personal development skills, they advocate for agriculture across the state and constructively compete against their for one year preparing workshops and speakpeers. Students also interact within the Great ing amongst their peers and middle school Falls community through a Day of Service, and high school students. This year’s officer several area tours, and with local businesses team is: Brant Marsh of Sheridan-President, in the convention tradeshow. Brady Ostermiller of Shepherd-1 st Vice Each night of convention there is a general President, business session held. Sessions encompass Allie Nelson of Great Falls-2nd Vice Presispecial guest speakers and most importantly dent, Neela Andres of Missoula-Secretary, recognize Montana FFA’s student, teacher Randy Taylor of Dillon-Treasurer, Bryce and business leaders. Every year the FounStreet of Clyde Park-Reporter, dation Board is proud to honor businesses or Carlie Brownlee of Big Timber-Sentinel, individuals who truly ‘Bleed Blue and Gold’. and Calli Jo Dixon of Lewistown-ParliaThis years Friend of the Foundation went to mentarian. a man who shows an extraordinary commitCompetitive events are a large portion of ment to education, furthering the goals of the State Convention. Shields Valley FFA FFA, and takes every chance to engage with took home the Team Sweepstakes, with Park Montana’s future agriculture leaders. His City taking the title of Star Chapter. Natalie character truly resembles every value that we Arnott of Missoula was named the Star try to foster in our FFA Members. We were Greenhand with Taylor Schroeder, of Fairfield, announced as the Star in Agriscience. proud to honor Dave Kelsey, a farmer and Leisa Leigh Stevenson, of Joliet was named rancher from Molt, Montana as the Friend of the Foundation. As a former Agriculture as the Star in Agribusiness, and Montana’s Star in Agriculture Placement went to ReaEducator, and strong Bobcat supporter he gann Dengel, of Moore. Jordan Moody, played a vital role in helping bring back the of Big Timber, was given the title of Star John Deere Agriculture Expo and Montana Farmer. We are happy to share the following State University partnership. Career Development Event State Convention Results with you in descending order. Career Development Event Winners: Agriscience Fair by Division Division 1- Animal Systems: Kyla Andres- Missoula Natalie Arnott- Missoula Env. Sciences/Natural Resources: Jeannie Blackman- Cascade Plant Systems: Katie Koterba- Electric City Mickayla Johnson- Hinsdale Many highlights Saralyn Standleyawaited students in Missoula Great Falls, but the Division 2- Animal Day of Service was Systems: sure to leave an impact. Jaclyn KetchumStudents engaged in Carter County over 500 hours of volunteer work throughJennifer Samsalout Thursday with The Sweet Grass Hills Josie Lewis- Victor Habitat for HumanEnv. Sciences/Natity, Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, ural Resources: Park and Recreation Gunner NelsonRed Lodge Department, Great Danielle TorenFalls Animal Shelter, and Farm in the Dell Simms while in town. These Power & Technology: service activities reinforce what the NationTaylor Schroederal FFA Organization Fairfield is all about, servant Agriscience Fair leadership. Continued Division 3- Plant The tradeshow kept students entertained Systems: whether they were Hannah Clemenson- Roy climbing the rock wall Division 4- Animal Systems: with The Army National Guard, or golfing with Torgersons. Students also competed in continued on page c4

USDA offers barish US wheat forecast

By Casey Chumrau, USW Market Analyst USDA’s first monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report of marketing year 2014/15 released June 11, 2014, seemed to support assertions that the U.S. is the only major wheat producing country with weather challenges this year. USDA lowered its projected 2014/15 U.S. production from last month but increased its global estimate. The agency attributed both adjustments to weather. USDA reduced total projected U.S. wheat production for 2014/15 by 500,000 metric tons from May to 52.9 MMT. If realized, it would be 9 percent lower than last year and the smallest output since 2006/07. The outlook for spring wheat is quite positive, but USDA expects a below-average winter wheat harvest leading to lower overall production. Even though it is finally raining in much of the southern and central U.S. plains, the drought took its toll on hard red winter (HRW) conditions. In a monthly crop production report also on June 11, USDA lowered its HRW forecast by 3 percent from last month to 19.6 MMT. If realized, it would be 19 percent lower than last year’s already below-average crop and the smallest HRW harvest since 2006/07. Dry weather in the Pacific Northwest also threatens the region’s white wheat crop. USDA pegged winter white wheat production at 5.61 MMT, down 1 percent from last month and down 8 percent from 2013/14. USDA increased its soft

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Montana FFA’s busy spring and summer continued from page c2

Suncee Perry & Madison Richards- Victor Power & Technology: Jake & Kohl Michels- Shepherd Ag Sales Team Shields Valley Ruby Valley Cascade Farm Business Management Big Timber Belgrade Shields Valley Parliamentary Procedure Ruby Valley Shields Valley Shepherd Flathead Livestock Judging Team Flathead Missoula Fergus Ag Mechanics Team Big Timber Ruby Valley Shields Valley Agronomy Team Shields Valley Stevensville Joliet Floriculture & Veterinarian Science Missoula Meats Flathead Fergus Missoula Horse Evaluation Miles City Ag Communications Cascade Fergus Joliet Marketing Plan Big Timber Cascade Joliet Hall of Chapters Conrad Job Interview Kaitlyn Poss-Fergus Lesley Berg-Fergus Sheridan Johnson-Conrad Ag Issues Electric City Cascade Creed Speaking MyKala Williams-Miles City Piper Robinson-Hysham Hayden Collins-Fergus Sheridan Johnson-Conrad Creed Speaking Juniors Marnie Hertel-Moore Kyla Andres-Missoula Claire Stevenson-Hobson Caitlin Pelan-Roundup Extemporaneous Speaking Amber Roberts-Electric City Kaden Dukart-Baker Todd Lackman-Forsyth Amanda Williams-Miles City Prepared Speaking Neela Andres-Missoula Todd Lackman-Forsyth Carie Brownlee-Big Timber Proficiency Winners: Agricultural Mechanics Repair & Maintenance Placement: Brady OstermillerShepherd Agricultural Processing Placement: Shane Tyler-Shepherd Beef Production Entrepreneurship:

Cheyanne Smith-Mission Valley Beef Production Placement: Brady Ostermiller-Shepherd Diversified Agricultural Production Placement: Brady Ostermiller-Shepherd Diversified Crop Production Placement: Colton Maier-Shields Valley Diversified Livestock Production Ent: Leisa Leigh Stevenson-Joliet Equine Science Entrepreneurship: Amanda Moore-Choteau Equine Science Placement: Stephanie D’Angelo-Park Forage Production Placement: Brady Ostermiller-Shepherd Grain Production Placement: Tanner Works-Big Sandy Poultry Production Entrepreneurship: Tanner Engle-Big Timber Sheep Production Ent: Jordan Moody-Big Timber Swine Producation Entrepreneurship: Riley Dalke-Huntley Project Veterinary Medicine Enrepreneurship: Kasey Sweeney-Missoula In other post-convention news, in midMay Austin Standley from Missoula and last year’s 1st Vice President was selected as the National Officer Candidate for Montana FFA. Only one National Officer Candidate is selected for each state. Austin is busy preparing for the National FFA Convention held in Louisville Kentucky in late October. There he will go through a series of interviews with hopes of being selected as one of six National FFA Officers that will represent the organizations 520,000 members. There will be 40 high school students from across Montana traveling from Billings to Miles City, Sidney and back June 26th through the 28th on the 6 th Annual Agriculture Opportunities Tour. This tour allows students the educational opportunity to visit with leaders in a variety of agriculture industries. The Agriculture Opportunities Tour is sponsored by Montana Agriculture Business Association and Torgersons. Students will kick things off Thursday with an ORIgen tour in Billings and then head east for the next few days to tour Fort Keough Range and Livestock Experiment Station, Busch Agricultural Resources, Mitchell’s Oil Field Service, Eastern Montana Research Center, Dynneson Ranch and Feedlot, and Torgersons to name a few. Everyone is invited to join us for the Annual Montana FFA Foundation Blue & Gold Golf Tournament being held Friday, August 22nd at the Bridger Creek Golf Course in Bozeman Montana. Anyone is welcome to enter a team in this fun four person 18 hole golf scramble. We would also like to invite you all to join us for the Extravaganza being held in Great Falls on September 27th. We hope to see you there! Wishing everyone a great summer! More information regarding the Montana FFA and its events can be found at www. montanaffa.org.

USDA offers barish US wheat forecast continued from page c3

red winter (SRW) projection from last month to 12.4 MMT, which would be 9 percent greater than the five-year average but still 20 percent below last year’s sizable crop. USDA will release its first production estimates of spring wheat classes on July 11, 2014. Higher estimated U.S. beginning stocks at 16.1 MMT this month could not offset the lower production estimate, leaving total 2014/15 U.S. supply down 310,000 MT to 73.3 MMT, compared to 82.1 MMT in 2013/14. With lower available supplies and increased production by competitors, USDA reduced expected U.S. exports from 25.9 MMT in May to 25.2 MMT. USDA pegged total world exports at 152 MMT, the third highest of all time. Despite a small decrease in global beginning stocks, USDA boosted projected global wheat supplies by 4.1 million to 888 MMT thanks to a 5.2 MMT increase in production outside the U.S. USDA now expects 2014/15 world wheat production to reach 702 MMT. If realized, it would be 2 percent lower than last year’s record output but only the second time world output topped 700 MMT. The largest month-over-month increase was 1.85 MMT in India, where USDA now expects the country will set a new production record of 95.9 MMT, up 3 percent from last year and besting the previous record of 94.9 MMT set in 2012/13. USDA left India’s projected exports at 3.5 MMT, well below the more than 6.0 MMT exported each of the last two years but still well above the five-year average of 2.77 MMT. The largest increase over the May production estimates of major exporters was 1.37 MMT in the EU. USDA expects total EU production to reach 146 MMT, up 2 percent from last year and 6 percent higher than the five-year average. Early spring and summer rainfall have significantly increased yield potential in France and Germany. The European Commission this week raised its forecast for 2014/15 soft wheat crop to 137 MMT from 133 MMT previously. Germany’s farm cooperatives increased their forecast this week for 2014/15 output to 25.5 MMT, 2 percent greater than last year. USDA estimates the EU will export 28.0 MMT, which would be the second most behind last year’s 30.0 MMT. USDA raised its Russian production forecast by 1.0 MMT to 53.0 MMT based on favorable growing conditions. Although Russia’s Institute for Agricultural Market Studies (IKAR) arrived at the same forecast number, it reduced its estimate from 54.5 MMT last month after a crop tour observed dry conditions in the country’s wheat-growing belt. However, IKAR added that timely rains in the next few days would significantly boost production potential just ahead of harvest. USDA increased estimated Russian exports by 500,000 MT to 19.5 MMT because of the larger expected production and competitive prices, which would be 5 percent higher than last year and 32 percent greater than the five-year average. Weather has been more favorable in Ukraine and IKAR expects a large grain harvest. IKAR noted that farmers there applied one-third less fertilizer than last year, which could affect production and quality. USDA left Ukrainian production unchanged from last month at 20.0 MMT, down 10 percent from last year but slightly higher than the five-year average. Ukrainian exports were also unchanged at 8.5 MMT, which would be 1.0 MMT lower than last year but 20 percent great than the five-year average. In May, USDA forecasted global consumption at 696 MMT. It added 3 MMT to that forecast this week due to increased wheat feeding China and the EU. The increased consumption forecast mostly offset higher expected production. It left ending stocks just 1.19 MMT higher at 189 MMT, up 1 percent from last year and 2 percent below the five-year average. Although USDA did not change its global supply and demand outlook much this month, once again, weather is proving to be the key factor shaping the world’s wheat market. Most major producers hope their luck does not change while many U.S. farmers are still looking to the skies for a shift in their fortunes. ##### If you sister hits you, don’t hit her back. Parents always catch the second person. –Mitchael, age 10 ##### I’m not rushing into being in love. I’m finding fourth grade hard enough. –Regina, age 10

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PUP TRAILER AND AUGER FOR SALE

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We are overstocked with used mower conditioners!!! “No Reasonable Offer Refused”

John Deere 946 mower conditioner. #C014535........ . ........................................................$17,500 (R) John Deere 946 mower conditioner. #C012977........ . ........................................................$16,500 (R)

John Deere 925 mower conditioner. #C018904........ . ...........................................................$9900 (K)

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John Deere 945 mower conditioner. #C016275........ . ........................................................$15,500 (M)

New Holland 1431 mower conditioner. #C006824.... . ........................................................$14,500 (M)

John Deere 1460 mower conditioner. #C014523...... . ...........................................................$6500 (K)

John Deere 566 round baler, wrap. #C016550......... . ........................................................$14,500 (R) John Deere 566 round baler, wrap, needs bearing. #C018918............................................$7500 (R)

John Deere 735 11’6” mower conditioner. #C012899.........................................$17,500 (R)

John Deere 1600 mower conditioner. #51891353.... . ...........................................................$4900 (M)

John Deere 930 mower conditioner. #C004475........ . ...........................................................$8500 (K) John Deere 930 mower conditioner. #C015952........ . ...........................................................$8500 (K)

John Deere 820 sickle mower conditioner. #C016233............................................$9800 (R) John Deere 820 sickle mower conditioner. #C016234............................................$9800 (M)

MOWER CONDITIONERS

John Deere 630 11’6” mower conditioner. #C019139.........................................$18,500 (R) John Deere 1470 mower conditioner. #C016592...... . ...........................................................$6900 (K) Vermeer 1030 mower conditioner. #C016422........... . ........................................................$16,900 (K) Vermeer RC7120 mower conditioner. #C016322...... . ...........................................................$6900 (K) Case IH 8312 mower conditioner. #C017009............ . ........................................................$10,000 (M)

John Deere 935 mower conditioner. #C017827........ . ...........................................................$9500 (R) John Deere 935 mower conditioner. #C007715........ . ...........................................................$8500 (R) John Deere 935 mower conditioner. #C005275........ . ...........................................................$6500 (M) John Deere 935 mower conditioner. #C012825........ . ...........................................................$6500 (M)

John Deere 936 mower conditioner. #C007337........ . ........................................................$17,000 (K) John Deere 936 mower conditioner. #C014378........ . ........................................................$11,000 (R)

ROUND BALERS

John Deere 530 round baler. #C010932...$5000 (R) John Deere 530 round baler. #C014348...$3950 (R) John Deere 510 round baler. #50490175...$950 (K)

John Deere 635 11’6” mower conditioner. #C018166.........................................$19,800 (M)

John Deere 567 round baler, twine. #C016549........ . ........................................................$16,500 (R) John Deere 567, net wrap, 18,000 bales (above average). #C019414.........................$15,900 (R)

MacDon 2952 windrower, 14-ft. header. #C015822.. . ........................................................$49,900 (R)

John Deere 535 round baler. #C017870...$7900 (R) John Deere 535 round baler. #C016593...$6900 (K)

John Deere 568 round baler, net wrap, 6700 bales. #C019492.........................................$29,500 (R)

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RECENT TRADES WINDROWERS

John Deere 4995, 14-ft. header, rubber rolls, 780 hours. #C020081................. $89,500 (R) John Deere R450, 14-ft. header, 1300/1030 engine/header hours. #C019624.$89,500 (R) John Deere 3830, 12-ft. header. Nice unit. #C019851................................... $16,500 (M) New Holland 1496, 12-ft. header, cab. #C020198...................................... $8900 (M) New Holland 1495, 12-ft. header, diesel, cab. #C020114...................................... $8500 (R)

MOWER CONDITIONERS

John Deere 946, V-10 conditioner. #C019850.............................................................. $32,500 (M) John Deere 946 Nice unit. #C019763........................................................................... $29,500 (R) John Deere 630, Impeller conditioner. #C019139........................................................ $18,500 (R) New Holland 1412 #C019981......................................................................................... $8800 (M)

ROUND BALERS

John Deere 568, net/twine, 6700 bales. #C019492...................................................... $29,500 (R) John Deere 567, twine only. #C019885........................................................................ $16,500 (K) John Deere 567, net/twine. Very nice. #C019414......................................................... $15,900 (R) John Deere 566, net/twine. #C018918............................................................................ $7500 (R)

2012 John Deere 7130P MFWD, loader, warranty, 1016 hours. #C018731...................................$99,500 (R)

John Deere 7220 MFWD, John Deere 741 loader. #C018180.........................................$79,500 (M)

2012 John Deere 7130P MFWD, loader, warranty, 858 hours. #C018733.....................................$99,500 (K)

John Deere 7510 MFWD, loader, 5050 hours. #C019487.........................................$68,500 (R)

John Deere 7410 MFWD, duals, left hand reverser. #C015981.........................................$54,500 (M)

John Deere 7630, duals. Extra nice with all new rubber. #C016928.............................$98,500 (R)

John Deere 7700 MFWD, no loader, $10,000 in repairs. #C018144............................$57,500 (K)

John Deere 7400 MFWD, John Deere 740 loader, $8000 in repairs. #C018140..............$49,900 (K)

TRACTORS UNDER 100 HP

John Deere 4430, John Deere 158 loader. #C017249.........................................$22,500 (K)

John Deere 7520 MFWD, loader, 1987 hours. #C020029.........................................$94,500 (R) John Deere 6615 MFWD, John Deere 673 loader. #C018181.........................................$59,900 (M) John Deere 6430P MFWD, loader, 1700 hours. #C020037.........................................$79,500 (R) John Deere 6420 MFWD, loader, 4065 hours. #C019486.........................................$59,500 (R) John Deere 6420 MFWD, loader, 4589 hours. #C018617.........................................$59,500 (K) John Deere 6420 2WD, loader, 1791 hours. #C018900.........................................$52,500 (M) John Deere 4850 MFWD, 4745 hours. #C019485.... . ........................................................$54,900 (R) John Deere 4430, loader. #C014705.....$23,900 (K) John Deere 4430, no cab, 3-pt. #C017082.$12,000 (R)

John Deere 6400 MFWD, loader. #C019582............ . ........................................................$36,500 (R) John Deere 6300 2WD, cab, loader. #C020240....... . ........................................................$34,500 (M) John Deere 5420, open, loader. #C018793.............. . ........................................................$29,900 (R) John Deere 5410 4WD, ROPS, loader #C018746.... . ........................................................$24,900 (M) John Deere 5065M MFWD, cab, loader. #C018179. . ........................................................$69,200 (M) John Deere 2940 4WD, loader. #C019493............... . ........................................................$14,500 (R) John Deere 2030 2WD. #C019689...........$8500 (K) John Deere 2010, no loader. #C018526...$6500 (M) John Deere A #C015580..........................$4500 (M) John Deere B #C008716..........................$2500 (K) Ford 7710, loader. #C019915................$15,900 (R) Ferguson TD-30 #C016664......................$3900 (K)

(M) Missoula, MT

(K) Kalispell, MT

(R) Ronan, MT

John Deere 6115D #C016095...............$62,500 (M)

TRACTORS OVER 100 HP

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International 1066, cab, $13,700 in repairs. #C009802.........................................$12,900 (M)

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WINDROWER FOR SALE

Case IH 8820 windrower, 16-ft. auger head with lots of new parts this year, 21-ft. draper triple delivery header...................................... ..................... $21,000 (May consider trades) Phone Charley (406) 421-5396, MIles City, Montana

USDA-ARS malting barley breeding in Idaho

Malting barley production in the western United States was dominated by two-rowed varieties introduced from Europe until the release of the variety Klages in 1973. There are numerous reasons for this, but two stand out. Breeding programs focused on feed varieties during prohibition so it was some time before they were able to incorporate the desired malting and brewing quality into varieties adapted to the region. Secondly, 90% of the malt US brewers were using in the 1950s was made from six-row varieties, so European Your Only FULL SERVICE two-row varieties like Betzes from Poland, Moravian from Czechoslovakia, and Piroline from Germany were able to Spring Shop.........Since 1912 supply the industry with all the two-row it needed. In the mid ‘50s though, beer production was escalating and Great Falls, MT 3257 Vaughn Road (406) 452-1246 — 1-800-378-1246 there was a growing interest in two-row varieties and western barley production in general. The American Malting Barley 3257 Vaughn Road – Great Falls, MT Association (AMBA) began funding research to improve varieties for the western US, and work with extension agronomists ✓ AUTO ✓ TRUCKS to promote the growing of malting barley there. Dr. Darrell Wesenberg was hired by the USDA Agricultural Research ✓ MOTOR HOMES ✓ 4x4’s Service (ARS) to work on barley in 1968 and brought a good ✓ FARM EQUIPMENT understanding of malting quality from his time at the University of Wisconsin and his interactions with researchers at ✓ ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CARS the USDA-ARS Barley and Malt Laboratory. Within a few short years, Wesenberg evaluated and combined 35 lines from ✓ Leaf Springs - Custom Made & Repaired Remember....We handle a cross between Betzes, and the Norwegian variety Domen, ✓ U-Bolts - Made to Order Black Rat Recovery winch and and released Klages. It represented a big advancement in ExtremeAire compressor ✓ Axle straightening amount of carbohydrates and proteins that could be extracted from malted barley and was quickly embraced by the brewSee us on the web - www.swainsspring.com ing industry. Dr. Michael Davis, President, AMBA, noted “Klages has been replaced by higher yielding, plumper malting varieties, but some in Custom Pole Buildings 4”x16’ full round the industry still speak fondly Prebuilt Trusses and 16’ split of its quality characteristics.” 8’ to 20’ Sidewalls Wesenberg released other corral rails spring malting varieties that may not have garnered the 121/2 gauge acreage of Klages, but providFREE ed some important advances. ESTIMATES Barb & Barbless wire There were several six-rowed varieties beginning with Karl 80 rod • Grain Storage • Calving Barn that exhibited low barley proIN STOCK NOW • Machinery Storage • Insulate for a Shop • Etc. tein. Having the lower protein increased the chances of a variety being selected for maltKeep the weather out. ing, particularly in hot, dry Full Treated years. Other breeders are now INSULATE NOW! Fence Posts using this low protein germplasm in their malting barley BLUNT POINTED Kraft Faced Insulation development programs. There 6-7”x8’ 7-8”x8’ 3-4”x6’ 4-5”x6’ 4” x 61/2’ 41/2” x 61/2’ Unfaced Insulation was also the winter malting 5-6”x7’ 4-5”x7’ 6-7”x8’ 7-8”x8’ Treated 16-ft. rails Blow-In Insulation barley program. The selection Rigid Insulation In 3/4”-3” of lines from crosses made Call for quantity pricing Free use of machine in 1994 and 1995 was carwith purchase of ried out by Dr. Donald Obert Blow-In insulation. when he took over the barley enhancement program after 1x6 - 6-ft. - $183 1x10 - 6-ft.-$370 Wesenberg retired in 2001. New Truckload This resulted in the release 1x6 - 8-ft.-- $255 1x10 - 8-ft.-$493 of Charles in 2007, which 2x6 1x8 - 6-ft.-- $296 1x12 - 6-ft.-$456 was the first winter barley recommended for malting and 1x8 - 8-ft.-- $395 1x12 - 8-ft. $608 “Heart” Redwood brewing in the US. Quantity Pricing Available Premium Decking In cooperation with University of Idaho researchers, Obert expanded field testSTEEL ing, adding a number of adFENCE ditional sites for evaluating • Landscape both spring and winter barley POSTS timbers germplasm. When Obert left, • Gardening in 2011, Dr. Gongshe Hu took Good supply over the program and began soil and 51/2 ft. • 1.33# in stock making crosses and continuaccessories ing to advance the lines from crosses made by Obert. “The 29 gauge classic rib, Open Saturdays 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM Idaho program is very productive with eight spring and 36” coverage winter two-row lines either in, or eligible for, commercial Galvanized or colored malting and brewing trials” said Davis. “With our limited resources, we have to support those programs with the great406-279-3251 • In MT - TOLL FREE 1-800-622-7734 Power Tools On Hand est potential for coming up FAX 406-279-3712 with the next malting variety, Box 568, Valier, MT 59486 Tools & Fasteners and the Idaho program is one of those.”

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1994 Sundowner 6 horse slant, dividers, rear tack, drop down windows....................... $ CALL 2015 Wilson PSSC 7’x20’, tack room, flat floor, center gate, rear full swing with slider....................................................................................... $ CALL

2015 Wilson PSGN 7’x24’, 6’8” interior, style (K-B) interior gates, style (E) rear door, LED lights interior/exterior............................................. $ CALL

2009 S&S Dura-Line steel 20’, center gate, wood floor, rear full swing with slider............... $ CALL 2007 Wilson PSGN 7’x20’, center gate, flatfloor 6” crossbars, rear full swing with slider............... .............................................................. $ CALL

1991 Lazy T steel 16’, wood floor, center gate, full swing rear with slider....................... $ CALL

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GRAIN TRAILERS

2010 Neville steel grain, 2 hopper, RRP traps, ag hoppers, air ride, steel wheels, 24.5’s........... .............................................................. $ CALL

1999 Trails West steel 16’, wood floor, mats, rear door full swing with slider....................... $ CALL

1992 Titan steel 16’, center gate, wood floor, mats, rear full with slider........................ $ CALL

FLATBED TRAILERS

2006 Wilson CFD 48’x102”, 10’ nose, 37’ main deck, winches, air ride, aluminum wheels.......... .............................................................. $ CALL

2013 Wilson CD 53’x102”, aluminum floor with nailers, air ride spread, aluminum wheels..P.O.R.

2014 Wilson CD 48’x102”, aluminum floor, boxes, winches, extra LED lights, air ride with front axle slider, aluminum wheels.............................................................................................................P.O.R.

2005 Doonan steel drop deck, 53’x102”, 26” drop, wood floor, closed tandem, air ride, aluminum 17.5 radial tires.............................. $ CALL

2012 Wilson CD 48’x102”, boxes, winches, air ride, 61” Canadian spread, steel 22.5 wheels............................................................................. P.O.R.

2010 Wilson CF900 48’x102”, aluminum floor with nailers, toolbox, winches, air ride, spread axle, aluminum wheels, very low miles.. $ CALL

2013 Great Dane CFD 53’x102”, aluminum floor, air ride, rear axle slider, winches, toolbox, steel wheels 22.5’s............................................$ CALL

2010 Wilson CF 48’x102”, combo flatbed, winches, boxes, aluminum wheels 24.5’s........... .............................................................. $ CALL 2013 Neville 53’x102” steel dropdeck, tri axle, full air ride, wood floor, winches, steel 22.5 tires/wheels (12), beavertail and ramps.........................................................................................................P.O.R.

Dolly’s single axle, fifth wheel to eye 6’, spring ride, steel wheels................................... $ CALL

2006 Wilson CFD 48’x102”, 11’ nose, 37’ main deck, air ride spread, aluminum wheels............. .............................................................. $ CALL

2006 Wilson CF 48’ hay train, air ride front lift, pulling 2003 East Short Semi AF 26’10”, air ride, single axle dolly..................................... $ CALL

2012 Crossman all aluminum gooseneck, 25’ main with 5’ beavertail/ramps, 25,000 GVW, (2) 10,000# axles, 5920#...............................P.O.R.

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TRACTOR FOR SALE

John Deere 3650 tractor with JD 740A loader, joystick, hydraulics for a grapple, approximately 114 hp tractor, 3-point hitch, cab, air and heat, mechanical FWD, 540/1000 PTO, differential lock, 16 speed transmission, good condition, uses no oil and starts easy................... $25,000 Phone (406) 793-5627, Ovando, Montana

Hay Hauling Trailers Are In! PJ 34-ft. Classic flatdeck with duals, 5-ft. dovetail with POWER TAIL, 2-speed jacks, Douglas Fir deck, cold weather wiring harness. Retails for $16,389. Sells for............... $14,679 PJ 30-ft. Classic flatdeck with duals, 5-ft. dovetail, 3 flip-over ramps with diamond plate ramp bottoms, Douglas Fir deck. Retails for $11,979. Sells for............... $10,759

PJ 32-ft. Classic flatdeck with duals, 2-12,000# axles, 5-ft. dovetail with 2 flip-over MONSTER RAMPS, ramp support arms, 2-speed jacks, Douglas Fir deck and cold weather wiring harness. Retails for $14,529. Sells for............... $12,999 New PJ 28-ft. gooseneck with triple 7000# axles and brakes, 2 flip over ramps, popup dovetail. SUMMER SIZZLER SPECIAL.................. $7999

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

NEW 2014 PJ 14-ft.x96” gooseneck deck over dump trailer, split spreader gate, tarp kit, 15,400 GVW. Retail $9379. SPECIAL PRICE....................................... $8349 NEW 2014 PJ 14-ft.x96” deck over dump trailer, BP split spreader gate, tarp kit, 14,0000 GVW. Retail $8299. SPECIAL PRICE................ $7399

2014 PJ 20-ft.x6” channel equipment tilt, 16-ft. of tilt, 4-ft. stationary, spare tire mount. Lists for $4769. Sells for......................... $4299

NEW ARRIVALS

Deckovers Straight Deck 8” I-beam with 6-ft. 6” slide in ramps, 2-7000# axles, spare tire mount.

16-ft. – Retails for $5319...............Sells for $4779 20-ft. – Retails for $6099...............Sells for $5489 24-ft. – Retails for $6559...............Sells for $5899 NEW PJ 83”x14-ft. dump trailer 2-7000# axles with scissor lift, split spreader gate, tarp kit and 24” expanded metal side extensions. Retail $8849. Will sell for......................... $7889 NEW PJ 83”x14-ft. dump trailer 2-5200# axles with scissor lift, split spreader gate, tarp kit, spare tire mount and 24” solid side extensions. Retail $8659. Will sell for......................... $7999

Big Dump Small Price

New 2014 Wells Cargo Funwagon, 4 place enclosed sled trailer, 6’6” white interior, insulated ceiling with man door, rear & front loading ramps, fuel door. This trailer is loaded! Black or white exterior. Retail $12,150. Was.................................. $9950 Your Choice Now...................................... $9500

New PJ 83x16XL gooseneck dump trailer, 21,000 GVW, split spreader gate, tarp kit, power up/gravity down option, spare tire. Retail $11,099. Will sell for...................... $9899

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By K-State Research and Extension News If you’re using bulk spices, you might want to consider not sprinkling the black pepper on your already cooked meal. About six months ago, Patrick Williams, a research assistant professor at K-State Olathe (http://olathe.k-state.edu) who works in bio-molecular testing, began studying spices as they relate to food safety. “Spices are somewhat of the last frontier in food safety,” Williams said. “In fact, the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) recently published a white paper calling attention to foodborne pathogens and other materials present in spice products.” The recent FDA report (http://www.fda.gov/downloads/ food/foodscienceresearch/risksafetyassessment/ucm367337. pdf) cited that the types of microbial pathogens found in spices might include salmonella, bacillus and staphylococcus aureus, among others. Filth adulterants found have included live and dead whole insects and insect parts; excrement from animals, birds and insects; hair from humans and animals; and many other foreign materials. Twelve percent of spices brought to the United States are contaminated, according to the FDA. Williams and his colleagues found a much higher percentage of contamination in the spices they tested, but he said they tested only bulk spices from a specific area, the Kansas City metro area, whereas the FDA tested a much broader pool of spices. Of all the spices the K-State group tested, Williams said four out of 10 showed contamination by one or a combination of three items: heavy metals; mycotoxins, which indicate fungal contamination; and bacteria. “Our research has found that some of the spices we’ve purchased from farmers’ markets and bulk spice vendors are positive for salmonella,” he said. “There are four spices that are typically associated with salmonella contamination: black pepper, thyme, oregano and turmeric.” Williams added that many of the spices were also contaminated with a variety of non-pathogenic, soil-associated bacteria, such as enterobacter, klebsiella, pseudomonas and bacillus subtilis. None of the cinnamon and ginger bulk spices tested were contaminated. Williams said this might be due to the antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of these spices that make them less susceptible for contamination.  Be careful buying in bulk Bulk spices are more prone to contamination, particularly at the point where they are being sold, Williams said, as it’s at that point where the quality control measures tend to cease. “If you’ve been to a farmers’ market or bulk vendor where they have the spices out in barrels or boxes that don’t have lids on them, they are open to the public,” he said. “You can watch people put their hands in them and savor the spices, which means there is a high risk for contamination.” There is a risk at farmers’ markets, Williams said, and also in U.S. grocery stores that sell bulk spices. Many spices sold in stores are imported, as the United States is not a major producer of spices. U.S. governmental organizations continue to push hard to establish safe-handling food and agricultural practices across the entire food industry, he said, including working outside the United States with other countries to establish similar practices. But, this will take time. “One aspect of this research that we find particularly intriguing is some spices that come from mostly India and Asia are contaminated with bacteria associated with soils,” Williams said. “These soil bacteria are considered nonpathogenic and could be carrying plasmids, which carry genes for antibiotic resistance.” Because one of the key public health concerns today is antibiotic resistance, Williams hopes to study this area further with imported spices.  Reducing your risk Understanding how the spices could have been contaminated and properly cooking bulk spices is important in helping reduce the risk of getting foodborne illness. Heavy metals are a concern, Williams said, as people can contract metal toxicity from consuming high levels of lead, iron or other industrial-associated metals in spices. If rusty farm equipment is used to process the spices, that rust will likely show up in the final product. “There’s been concern that some spices are being irrigated with industrial wastewater,” he said. “If that’s the case, the plants will take up these heavy metals, and they will ultimately end up in the spice product.” continued on Page C12

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Mycotoxins are toxic molecules that are left behind by molds and fungi, Williams said. They likely contaminate the spice product shortly after harvest or if the spice is allowed to get damp from farm to vendor. “The molds grow on the spices, and they leave behind toxins,” he said. “Many of these toxins, like aflatoxin, are considered to be carcinogens. Mycotoxins like ochratoxin may in fact be a carcinogen.” Williams said he continues to catalog toxins present in the spices he’s tested and focus mostly on those bulk spices consumers can buy in and around Kansas City. For those who buy bulk spices to cook with, they have little need to worry. Always cooking these spices to at least 160 degrees will eliminate the bacteria, he said. “If you use spices a lot at home and you’re cooking them, it should be fine,” Williams said. “If you’re going to use them on an item that’s already been prepared, sprinkling oregano on your pizza for example, I would tend to favor brands of spices that are prepackaged for you at your local grocery store.” In the coming weeks, Williams and his team will conduct studies where they will prepare cold summertime dishes, such as deviled eggs and potato salad, sprinkle known contaminated spices onto the dishes and culture the actual foods to see if they can recover the pathogenic strains on the foods. He said they will simulate this much like foods would be prepared, handled and stored by people at home, to make it as realworld as possible. More information about food safety can be found at local extension offices throughout Kansas or by going online to K-State Research and Extension’s food safety website (https://www. ksre.ksu.edu/foodsafety) and the K-State Rapid Response Center ’s website (http:// www.rrc.ksu.edu).

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By University of Nebraska-Lincoln speed. Show animals should be in the shade The heat and humidity of summer are with fans, especially market ready animals, arriving in many parts of Nebraska, and a University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) and have plenty of access to water. If a heat Extension educator is offering tips on how index above 110 is predicted, livestock to handle livestock in these potentially danshows should be completed by noon. In gerous conditions. addition, livestock that need to be moved Heat stress is hard on cattle and other or transported should be out of the facilities livestock, especially when combined with by early morning but certainly by noon, if high humidity and low wind speeds. Heat possible.  If the heat index is above 115 stress can reduce feed intake, weight gain, degrees, avoid moving or handling market reproductive efficiency and milk producready animals. Livestock show rings should tion, while increasing susceptibility to be shaded with fans and misters; the show diseases. staff should consider postponing the show Signs of heat stress can include animals due to excessive heat. bunching, seeking shade, and panting, slobIf the heat index is above 120 degrees, no bering or excessive salivation, foaming activity should occur for animals or humans. around the mouth, open mouth breathing, During the heat of summer, livestock lack of coordination and trembling, said management musts include providing: Lindsay Chichester of UNL Extension. shade, ventilation and air flow, plenty of If such symptoms are observed, handlers clean and cool water, skin wetting, cool washould assume the animal is suffering from ter drench (if the animal becomes very heat too much heat and immediately try to minidistressed), and sprinklers or hoses. Shade mize the stress to the animal, especially by can be provided by trees, buildings or other reducing handling or movement of the anisunshades. In addition, the temperature mal. Previous health of individual animals can be lowered by spraying cool water on is an important risk factor, as animals with the roof and walls of buildings where the past health problems will be more affected animals are being housed. Improved ventiby heat stress than animals with no prior lation can be provided by fans or opening health problems. These animals will generwindows on a breezy day. Sunshades should ally be the first to exhibit signs of heat stress be high enough off the ground (10 feet or and be the most severely affected. more) to allow for adequate air movement. As county fair season approaches, ChichChichester stressed that if one is wetester said, there are several things people ting cattle, the droplet size should be large showing animals should keep in mind, enough to wet the skin, not just the hair. “A beginning with the heat index commonly small droplet size will usually just wet the reported by media outlets. hair creating more humidity for the animal, If the heat index is above 100 degrees, thus not helping at all.” animals can tolerate it if shade is available During times of heat stress, animals and/or wind speed is at least 10 miles per should not be subjected to too much activhour, so show animals should be provided ity, including movement or transportation. shade and/or moving air via fans. More information is available at http:// If the index gets above 110 degrees, beef.unl.edu. animals will be stressed regardless of wind

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• 6000 bushels per hour • EZ mover • Low profile • 30 hp Kohler engine

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Swing Away Augers

• 10x70

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• 7500 bu/hr

• Low profile hopper with swing away design • Extended life flighting • Chain coupler for trouble free maintenance

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5200EX Grain Vacs

Transfer Auger

• 13x70

• 5500 bu/hr

$5693/yr - oac

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• 3000 bushels per hour • Extended life flighting • Heavy duty chain drive • Heated sprockets for maximum durability

Set Up For Your Operation!

7500HP Grain Vacs

$4920/yr - oac

Grain Bag Loader

• 5500 bushel per hour • Hose package • Air diffuser • Full flow steel exhaust

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$5481/yr - oac

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• Model 2610 • 17” auger • 26,000 bushels per hour • 12.5x15L tires

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We are your Meridian and Grain Max bins stocking dealer

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

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

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

Horizontal & Vertical Poly Tanks

Nachurs Liquid Starter & Fertilizer

Nachurs products offer a variety of starters and foliars. While our starters and foliars are part of a complete fertilizer package, they are not meant to replace your broadcast fertilizer progam. Your crop has a Maximum Yield Potential. Every decision you make impacts whether you maintain that maxiumum yield or lose it. Your yield potential can drop dramatically. That is why getting your crop off to a fast and uniform start with starter fertilizer is so beneficial. Maintain your crop’s Maximum Yield Potential.

Full Line Ag Chemicals

INCLUDING BULK GLYPHOSATE

Wiese Sweeps

14” & 16” In Stock

1650- to 3000-gallon tanks in stock

Liquid Fertilizer 28-0-0 in stock Delivery available

ATV Skid Sprayers

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

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

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

We make hydraulic hoses.

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

Kansas net farm income continued to slide in 2013

By K-State Research and Extension News Kansas farmers took a one-two punch with drought and lower grain prices in 2013 and the result was a drop in average net income to its lowest level since 2009, according to data from the Kansas Farm Management Association’s annual PROFITLINK Analysis. Net income across 1,194 KFMA-member farms averaged $135,429 in 2013, down from $159,352 in 2012 and $166,375 in 2011. The figure is also below the five-year average of $145,096. The biggest drop was primarily in western Kansas, which experienced the worst of the state’s drought conditions, said Gregg Ibendahl, Kansas State University (K-State) associate professor of agricultural economics. However, the major grain-producing areas of the country did not experience drought and as a result U.S. grain production was good and this pushed down prices. Not all Kansas farmers are members of the KFMA, but the annual report provides a glimpse of financial conditions for producers across the state, especially when comparing one year to the next. The data showed that about 23 percent of the farms had net income of $200,000 or higher, while 42 percent had income of $50,000 to $200,000. Twenty-nine percent had net farm income of $0 to $50,000 and almost 14 percent operated at a loss. “A big chunk of our farms are making $0 to $55,000 a year. Most people are not getting rich,” Ibendahl said. “Even in the best years, the majority of farms make under $100,000.”  A tale of six regions “Northwest Kansas fared the worst, partly because of the drought, but also because grain prices went down so much,” Ibendahl said. “All of a sudden the value of the grain inventory was down. Because the study considers net income on an accrual basis, the lower inventory was reflected in lower farm income.” The average price of U.S. corn in 2013 was $4.50 a bushel, down from $6.89 in 2012, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The average price of soybeans last year was $12.70 per bushel, down from $14.40 a bushel in 2012. Net farm income numbers varied widely by regions across the state, with northwest Kansas averaging $35,791, southwest at $71,633 and southeast at $161,776. Income in north central Kansas averaged $136,045; south central at $151,303; and northeast at $154,867. Dryland net farm income across 855 farms was $156,991, down from $169,061 a year earlier and about the same as $157,296 two years earlier. Net income for the 59 farms that irrigate crops averaged $118,974, well below $347,315 in 2012 and $449,115 in 2011. Yields on irrigated farms typically don’t vary that much, Ibendahl said, so last year’s lower grain prices and inventory values weighed them down. “That will be a factor in this coming year,” he added. “With crops in some of the bigger producing states -- Iowa, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio – we’re on track to have pretty good U.S. production next year. We were looking at pretty good grain prices for a few years but will probably be lower next year.”  Livestock a bright spot Last year’s lower grain prices meant trouble for grain growers, but gave livestock producers a boost. “Anything to do with livestock did pretty well, compared with the year before,” Ibendahl said, noting higher meat prices and lower grain prices. “Those in the cattle background feeding and finishing went way up. They had a really good year.” The 2013 average net income for backgrounding-finishing operations was $162,459, well above $46,193 a year earlier, but below $397,138 two years earlier. Net income for farms in the “Crop - Sow & Litter” category averaged $206,724, up from $166,809. Overall, the report showed the average value of livestock produced in 2013 at $92,241, compared with $88,507 a year earlier and $106,280 two years earlier.  Family living expenses Total family living expenses rose to an average of $71,377, up from $70,242 in 2012. Family living expenses have increased every year since the 2009 average of $54,981. “If you look at our family living expenses and the fact that they were higher, even though net income fell, there’s a two- to three-year lag before families are able to make the adjustment after income has been up,” Ibendahl said. “When you have money, you’ll tend to spend more of it. With the potential for lower grain prices this coming year, farm families will need to monitor their family living to avoid eating into their net worth.”

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USED EQUIPMENT

SQUARE BALERS

SELF-PROPELLED WINDROWERS

2010 New Holland BB9080 3-ft.x4-ft. square baler, single axle bale chute, 1227 bales..............................................................$79,900 1994 New Holland 580 square baler, 16”x18” bales..............$10,900

2013 John Deere R450 ............................................ Call for details 2008 New Holland H8060 with 13-ft. disc header, 1513 hours.$65,900 2006 John Deere 4995 with 14.5-ft. head, flail conditioner, 1805 hours.................................................................................$69,900 New Holland HW305 12-ft. HS header, 2240 hours..............$40,000 New Holland 1114 diesel, air, 14-ft. auger header...................$9500

MISCELLANEOUS

TILLAGE

New John Deere 995 7-bottom switch plow.........................In Stock 2004 John Deere 980 36-ft. field cultivator with rear harrow....$23,900 2009 John Deere 680 24-ft. chisel plow, walking beam, rear harrow, twisted boots......................................................................$19,900 John Deere 900 7 shank V-ripper.............................................$5490 John Deere 512 disc ripper, 17’6” narrow fold.......................$37,900 John Deere 512 disc ripper, 7 shank, 17’6” narrow fold.........$35,000 International 140 4 bottom rollover plow..................................$2500 Sterling soil packer with transport, fits 995 7 bottom switch plow....... .............................................................................................$4500 Ezee-On 5200 chisel plow, hydraulic folding, single wing.........$7500

LAWN AND GARDEN

John Deere LX289 riding mower, 38” deck..............................$1700

COMBINES

2012 John Deere S-670 premium cab with HID lights, AutoTrac Ready/ Harvest monitor, GS3 2630 display, Pro Drive transmission, power tail board, 900/60R32 drive tires, 600/65R28 steer tires.$329,000 John Deere 9770 combine with 930 draper header............$289,000

CONSIGNMENTS 1991 Case IH 8580 large square baler, 14,000 bales............$14,000 Farmhand 8 bale hay head with John Deere 600/700 mounts..$1500 New Holland 256 rake. One year old........................................$5500 Highline 500 with Bale Pro 6800 5-bale retriever/processor...$9800 Highline Bale Pro 6000 bale processor...................................$4500 Newhouse C5000 square bale feeder....................................$34,900 International 6200 grain drill....................................................$6500 Lilliston 2050 24-ft. grain press drills (2-12-ft.), 6” spacing, grain, fertilizer boxes, connecting hitch, end tow hitch....................$5900 Case 415 15-ft. cultipacker........................................................$9500 Oliver 6342 4-bottom roll over plow..........................................$3500 Degelman 10-47/57 10-ft. hydraulic blade, front. Excellent.......$9900 John Deere 825i Gator, 7031 miles, front rack.........................$7000

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SALES - SERVICE PARTS

ATV’s - Utility - Motorcycles

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1025 Selway Drive, Dillon, MT 59725 www.dillonimplement.com After hours - Sales Craig Johnson 406-660-1158 Alden Cashmore 406-925-0319 Brian DeMars 406-660-0523 JOHN DEERE

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John Deere 8530 MFWD, 275 PTO hp, cab, 18.4x50 new rear tires, front duals, 2300 hours, well maintained........................... $203,000 2013 John Deere 8310R IVT transmission, 261 PTO hp, AutoTrac, 5 remotes, front duals 480x50.............................................. $279,000 2006 John Deere 7720 MFWD, 140 PTO hp, 3 remotes, IVT transmission, duals, JD 746SL loader, 4590 hours........................... $96,000 1996 John Deere 7400 MFWD, 2 remotes, PowrQuad transmission, new front tires, JD 740 loader, 1100 hours.......................... $59,000 John Deere 7230 MFWD, 110 PTO hp, IVT transmission, 741 loader, grapple, 2177 hours........................................................... $129,900 John Deere 7230 MFWD, 110 PTO hp, PowrQuad transmission, 741 loader, grapple, 1249 hours............................................... $126,900 2013 John Deere 6150M MFWD, 123 PTO hp, PowrQuad Plus transmission, left hand reverser, H-360 loader, grapple, 4 hours.... $131,900 2-2013 John Deere 6140M MFWD, 114 PTO hp, PowrQuad Plus transmission with left hand reverser, H-360 loader with grapple, 190-256 hours.........................................................................$122,900 each 1991 John Deere 8560 4WD, no PTO, no 3-point, 4 remotes, 8055 hours.................................................................................... $35,000 John Deere 6400 MFWD, JD 640 loader, 11,036 hours........... $34,900 1976 John Deere 2640 2WD with cab, 540 PTO, 2 remotes and 6809 hours....................................................................................$6495 1965 John Deere 4020 2WD diesel, 95 PTO hp, 8 speed powershift, year-around cab, 540/1000 PTO, front weights, 2 remotes, 3-point, newer motor......................................................................$12,000 2000 Case MX200 165 PTO hp, MFWD, 3 remotes, 18 speed powershift with left hand reverser, 3-pt., 540 PTO, small 1000, large 1000, 5090 hours..............................................................$74,900 2011 New Holland T6050 MFD, 105 PTO hp, 540/1000 PTO, cab, New Holland 840TL loader, grapple, 1600 hours..............$76,900 1989 Deutz Allis 6265 2WD diesel, 65 PTO hp, 12F/4R, ROPS, XL940 Farmhand loader, 1 remote, 540 PTO, 3-point, 5266 hours..$12,000 1989 Deutz Allis 6265 2WD diesel, 65 PTO hp, 12F/4R, ROPS, 1 remote, 540 PTO, 3-point, 5546 hours.............................$10,000 2008 New Holland LM5060 telehandler, 2800 hours............$69,900 Degelman 5700 12-ft. front blade with John Deere 700 series mounts..............................................................................$12,900 Ford 7514 loader with bucket and grapple.............................$12,000 Kelly B-60 3-point mount backhoe............................................$6700 Buhler 1080 Catz 3-point snowblower......................................$2300 GID CBSF2028 clamp on bale spear..........................................$650

2008 Agco 4460 SP sprayer, 80-ft. booms, 400 gallon tank, single nozzle, tow bar, Trimble 500 guidance system, new clutch..$99,900 Rimco 3-point 46-ft. sprayer......................................................$6500 2012 Haybuster 2800 round and square bale processor, flotation tires, right hand discharge, adjustable slug, hydraulic chute......$28,900 Dwyer 5-bale mover / feeder.....................................................$7800 D&W 5 bale feeder....................................................................$7500 Roto-Mix feed mixer with scale. Mounted on 2001 Sterling L8500 truck with 21,247 hours, 89,757 miles........................................$64,900 Convey All 22-ft. drill fill with 2 hoppers. Plumbed for wet kit..$16,000 1973 Ford F500 buck rake, 390 V8, Farmhand F11C loader, forks, bucket, 4 new tires................................................................$4500 2010 Kawasaki 750 Brute Force 4-wheeler, 5500 miles.........$5295 Kawasaki 650 4-wheeler..........................................................$4199 2010 Honda Foreman ES TRX500 16,342 miles....................$3500 2006 Kawasaki KLX250 motorcycle, turn signals, electric start. Excellent condition........................................................................$2850 Rhino 950 3-pt. blade, 3 way hydraulic adjustments, Cat II hookup, 9.5-ft. width...........................................................................$3500 John Deere 3970 chopper........................................................$7500 John Deere 506 60” rotary cutter................................................$500

DRILLS

John Deere 455 25-ft. grain drill.................................................. Call International 620 14-ft. grain drill, grass/fertilizer boxes...........$7500

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MISCELLANEOUS ROUND BALERS

2011 New Holland BR7090 extra wide sweep, net/twine, flotation tires....................................................................................$20,000 2006 New Holland BR780A net/twine, 1000 PTO, 14,450 bales....... ..........................................................................................$16,000 New Holland BR780 baler, net/twine, 11,000 bales..............$14,900 2004 Hesston 956A baler, net/twine, 540 PTO, auto wrap....$21,000

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RAKES

2-New Holland 216 hydraulic V-rakes. Each..........................$16,900 2-Sitrex MK10-12 rake.....................................................$8500 each

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In Stock

Numerous other John Deere 567 & 568 Balers

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Wheatheart Heavy Hitter post pounder

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TRACTORS & ATTACHMENTS

New Holland 1475 14-ft. swing tongue..................................$22,900 New Holland 1475 14-ft. swing tongue.....................................$7650 New Holland 116 16-ft. swing tongue with auger header and rubber conditioner............................................................................$2900 1998 John Deere 935 mower/conditioner with 12-ft. head and flail conditioner............................................................................$5990

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TRACTOR DUALS

John Deere one new steel dual to fit 460/38............................$2650 Allis Chalmers cast duals to fit 18.3-38...................................$1050

PULL TYPE WINDROWERS

New

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2011 John Deere 568 MegaWide, net/twine, hydraulic pickup lift, 1000 PTO, flotation tires, 10,830 bales.......................................$34,900 2011 John Deere 568 MegaWide, flotation tires, net/twine, 1000 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift, 14,490 bales......................................$33,900 2009 John Deere 568 baler, 17,820 bales.............................$27,000 2004 John Deere 567 baler, 24,548 bales.............................$20,400 1999 John Deere 566 baler, 540 PTO, 21,540 bales...............$8900

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For Sale!! x is it n U o is Th ton Urea b 9 , s r u o h 500 ld) (box is so today!! call Give us a

BOX IS SOLD

2013 International 7400 with SIMONSEN R MODEL BOX, 9 TONS OF UREA AND 85-FT. SPREAD

Simonsen Spreaders in Stock

• Simonsen Spreaders offer the highest return on investment of any equipment you can own. • Organize your own time, spread your own, on your own schedule • Simonsen — Accurate / Economical / Simple

“Get yours now for spring application”

New 2013 International 7500 Floater Chassis Arriving Soon - Just give us a call! FULL LINE OF TRUCK MOUNT SPREADERS WITH ANY OPTION NEEDED

Simonsen Equipment In Stock:

(7) New 8-ton SS hydraulic drive, variable rate pull type carts with Raven controllers. (3) New 9-ton SS R Model truck mount spreader box. New 8-ton SS Q Model truck mount spreader box.

“Top and Side Tenders Available in Any Configuration”

VECTOR 300 CHASSIS

350 HP CUMMINS, Allison automatic, mechanical 4WD, planetary axles, deluxe ag cab, stretch frame, row crop or floaters.

2014 Nelson Ag 350 chassis

IN ST OCK

NOW Com Take e In & A Lo ok

***The Vector Chassis Can Be Equipped with*** Ag Trucks SS Liquid System Up To 2000 Gallons / 132-ft. Booms Sprayflex SS Liquid System Up To 2000 Gallons / 150-ft. Booms New Leader G4 Boxes 8 ton plus / 85-ft. spread (UREA)

Available: 2014 Nelson Ag 350 chassis. Let us install a new Simonsen R box that holds 9 ton of urea or an Ag Chem Air Max 1000 box. 350 hp, Allison automatic, auxiliary transmission, planetary rear axle, full float tires. Equip with any GPS system of your choice.

AG TRUCKS and EQUIPMENT Visit our website: www.agtrucksandequipment.com

Phone Dave Bell 406-899-7530 or Steve Raska 406-788-5361 – Great Falls, MT

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AG TRUCKS and EQUIPMENT Visit our website: www.agtrucksandequipment.com

Phone Dave Bell 406-899-7530 or Steve Raska 406-788-5361 – Great Falls, MT

DON’T FORGET!!! We are also a Trimble sub-dealer for Triangle Ag-Services of Fort Benton, Montana

AG TRUCKS SPRAY SYSTEM ON 2013 IH 7400 CHASSIS

BOX HAS BEEN SOLD

2013 International 7400 Chassis, 330 hp, Allison automatic, 2 speed auxillary transmission with SS 1280 gallon tank, 90-ft. steel boom, Raven Viper, Accu Boom, Smart Trac, Ultra Glide boom height, 45 mph road speeds.

2013 IH 7400 Workstar

Only 500 hours, 335 hp, Allison automatic, auxiliary transmission, #30,000 rear axle, high rise front axle with hydraulic steering, row crop tires, closed center hydraulic kit, Raven Viper Pro, Smart Trac. Ready for either a spreader box (sold separately) or spray system of your choice...OR BOTH!! as this is a set up for quick change.

Give us a call about your application needs.

Truck Sprayers/Spreader Boxes and Carts/Small Sprayers along with Trimble and Raven Products.

Case 4420 ~ Coming In!

1200 gallon SS tank, 100-ft. boom, 385x46 tires, Raven Viper Pro, Accu Boom, Ultra Glide boom height, AIM Command, 2400 hours. Very nice condition and well taken care of.

2008 Marflex 1450/110

2008 International 7400 with Marflex SS 1450 gallon with 110-ft. aluminum box boom, automatic, auxiliary transmission, air ride, high rise front axle, Raven spray controller, 1700 hours. Very nice and well cared for.

RBR VECTOR 300 with 14-ft. NEW LEADER BOX

This machine will quick change to a sprayer in one hour! It has a 350 hp Cummins, Allison automatic transmission, 33,000# planetary axles, 9 ton Urea or 2000 gallon spray system, boom widths from 90-ft. to 150-ft., and your choice of booms.

Trader’s Dispatch, July 2014 — Page C22

Attention Farmers & Ranchers Don’t have time for your fence work?

We have equipment and manpower to get the job done.

Give us a call for all your fencing needs.

DURNELL FENCING, LLC

Mike Durnell (406) 279-3299 or (406) 899-2635, Valier, MT

HOOF TRIMMING TABLE FOR SALE Custom made hydraulic tilt hoof trimming table and squeeze chute, bottom drops out, slick one-man operation. Ideal for dairy cows or mature beef bulls

$6000 Also For Sale – Hi-Hog calf table. Westwind Ranch, John Holden, Valier, MT – 406-279-3326 or 460-3336

Pickups

2001 Chevrolet 1500 HD 4-door, 161,000 miles... $10,200 2013 Dodge Ram 2500 turbo Cummins diesel, 38,000 miles, loaded...................................................... $49,995

TRAIL RITE Stock Trailers

24-ft. gooseneck stock trailer.................................. $10,500 18-ft. bumper pull 3-horse/slant load......................... $7495

HULL Trailers

30-ft. gooseneck dually flatbed............................... $10,500 18-ft. tandem axle, tilt bed, 7000# trailer................... $3250 20-ft. tandem axle, tilt bed, 10,000# trailer................ $5495

Side By Side/ATV

2006 Polaris Ranger 500......................................... $6795 2012 Polaris 550 Sportsman................................... $7595

Roundup, Montana

Summer Time Fun!!!

Wyoming ranch uses risk scenario planning tool – Part II

By James Sedman, consultant to the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics in the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and John Hewlett, farm and ranch management specialist in the department Risk Scenario Analysis As shown in the table, the cost items most likely to influence the decision are bred heifer prices and hay prices. Users account for this variability by entering the minimum, maximum, and most likely numbers for each value. Hay prices are allowed to vary between $130 to $250 We discussed in a previous installment per ton, with the current (most likely) price a Wyoming ranch example and whether set at $190 per ton; bred heifer prices are to keep heifers and sell bred heifers or sell expected to range from $1,100 to $1,500 per them as calves. head, with the current/most likely price beThe ranch managers will use the Risk ing $1,200 per head. Using the most likely Scenario Planning tool (RSP) from Rightprice results in a net return of -$4,747.18 for Risk.org to evaluate these alternatives. keeping and selling bred heifers. The RSP tool helps producers make risk The RSP tool generates a probability management decisions by using partial budestimate for net income based on the price get analysis combined with consideration of ranges for hay and bred heifers as shown the inherent uncertainty for some variables at left. in the analysis. This curve shows a roughly 92 percent Rather than using a producer’s best guess probability that keeping heifer calves for for determining price or yield data, the RSP sale as bred heifers will result in a net intool uses a range of values and calculates come of $0 or lower. Stated another way, the most likely outcome along with a range the curve demonstrates an 8-percent chance of other possibilities and their associated of a positive net income given the range in probabilities. prices used. This makes the decision to keep Partial Budget Analysis heifers unwise unless hay prices drop subThe ranch is considering two alternastantially or a higher price can be expected tives: sell 40 heifer calves now for $137/ for bred heifers. cwt or keep and breed 34 of them and sell In the next installment, we will see at the bottom six. how this ranch could use the RSP tool to The income and expenses associated evaluate insurance decisions as part of an with this decision can be divided into a overall risk management strategy. simple partial budget. Total added returns For more information of $48,573 include selling 34 bred heifers RightRisk.org is an excellent risk manfor $1,200 per head, selling the bottom six agement planning resource that includes for $134.50/cwt, and culling the bulls used budgeting tools, crop and other insurance for $85.00/cwt. information, and other online courses and There are no reduced costs. The total resources. The site has resources to offer no added costs of $25,920.18 include grazmatter where one is in the budgeting proing, hay, labor, vet and medicine, and other cess. To access the Risk Scenario Planner related expenses of keeping heifers longer tool (RSP), simply go to RightRisk.org and than usual. This number is added to the reselect “Risk Management Tools” from the duced returns of $27,400 from not selling resources tab. From there, select the RSP the heifers as calves for $137/cwt. tool or its user guide from the list.

Used Street Bikes

2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900, 10,300 miles...................................................... $4850

Used Side by Sides & 4 Wheelers

2013 Polaris Sportsman 550 LE, windshield, front storage box, winch, street legal................ $8100 2013 Yamaha Grizzly 300 2WD, street legal............................................... $3850 2011 Polaris Sportsman 850X2 with dump box 3468 miles........................................................ $6875 NEW 2014 Bear Track aluminum ATV trailers.......................................................... In Stock WE TAKE TRADES - FINANCING AVAILABLE

Yamaha — Honda — Polaris

Pure Bliss Cycle Sales

Check out our website for “Monthly Specials” www.pureblisscycle.com

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Phone (406) 278-7583 — 609 So. Main, Conrad, MT

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AG TRUCKS Vector/Sprayflex operating in the hills of Palouse near Colfax, WA • Deluxe cab • 350 hp non-emissions Cummins engine • Allison automatic transmission • 4WD/ Planetary axles • Sprayflex 1600 - 100-ft. rearmount aluminum box boom • Raven Viper Pro, Accu Boom, Smart Trac, Ultra Glide boom height • Rear camera, Spray test SOLD...... BUT WE’LL MAKE MORE!!

If we can provide equipment for these conditions, we can probably help you! - Give us a call!

Sprayflex Sprayers

• 1000-2000 gallon poly or SS tanks • 80-ft.-150-ft. boom widths • New poly tank configuration • Extremely resilient boom design • Load sensing hydraulic system In Stock - New Sprayflex 1500 gallon, 120-ft. boom

FIELDSTAR 2000

Ag Trucks

“All fabrication and Installation Are Done By Ag Trucks Employees in Our Own Shop. Experienced Installation Assures That Your System Will Last For Many years”

• Mounting • Fabrication • Truck Selection • Gearing • Tires and Rims • Hydraulic • Electrical • GPS and Controllers

FIELDSTAR 1450

2000 gallon SS tank

FIELDSTAR 1500

1450 gallon SS tank

1500 gallon poly tank

*** UNITS FOR SALE OR CONSIGNED *** 2008 Marflex 1450/110

2008 CASE IH 4420 PATRIOT

2008 Vector 300 Chassis

COMING IN!! Self propelled sprayer, 1200 SS tank, 100-ft. boom, row crop tires, Raven Viper Pro, hydraulic Smart Trac, Accu-Boom, auto boom height, Aim Command, 2500 hours.

1997 Freightliner FL70 / Marflex 1250 / 110” Cummins, auto, air, row crop tires, hi-rise front axle, hydraulic steering, with Marflex 1250/110-ft. booms, auto boom height, Trimble 500, Ez Steer.

1992 GMC 8500

Cat engine, semi-float tires, near new NYB spray system, 1000 gallon, 90-ft. booms, engine drive, guidance, immaculate condition

Long wheel base, 300 hp Cummins, Allison automatic, MH transfer case, 4WDF, planetary axles, Raven Viper Pro, hydraulic Smart Trac. Ready for Spreader Box or Large Spray System

2007 GVM PROWLER 9275

COMING IN!! Cummins, powershift, 4WD, 2 sets of tires, 1500 gallon SS tank, 100ft. boom, Raven Viper Pro, hydraulic Smart Trac, Accu-Boom, auto boom height, 2800 hours.

New Sprayflex Sprayers on Order, Call and Reserve Yours Today

AG TRUCKS and EQUIPMENT Visit our website: www.agtrucksandequipment.com

Phone Dave Bell 406-899-7530 or Steve Raska 406-788-5361 – Great Falls, MT

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SWATHER, LOADERS, TRACTOR FOR SALE John Deere 2320 swather, air, cab, 14-ft. auger header and 21-ft. draper header. Farmhand 228 loader with 8-ft. scoop and 4 tine grapple. Farmhand F11 loader with 5-ft. scoop and 3 tine grapple. Allis-Chalmers D21 tractor. Phone (406) 979-3438, Richey, Montana

** 875, 1000 and 1400 bushel carts IN STOCK! **

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Prairie Fare: Stay on the pulse of healthful eating

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service “Julie, you’ve been chopped!” If you watch a popular TV show on the Food Network, you might be familiar with this sentence. After professional chefs examine the recipes created by the handful of contestants, one amateur chef is asked to leave. Fortunately, I didn’t hear those four words during a workshop I recently attended at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley, California. We worked with patient professional chefs, who didn’t yell or throw things as some of the TV chefs do for dramatic effect. We were provided with uniforms that made us look like chefs, including foot-high white chef’s hats (or “toques”) and long, white lab coats. In the morning, we had two hours to produce several recipes and then we feasted on our classmates’ creations. Our workshop focused on incorporating “pulse” foods into recipes, especially kid-friendly ones that might be applicable in school lunch programs. We had an abundance of lentils, chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans), split peas and the flours made from these foods, plus a full pantry and refrigerator. Pulse foods are highly nutritious. In this usage, “pulse” has no relation to the speed of your heartbeat. Historically, the word “pulse” means “porridge” or “thick soup.” I admit that my own pulse rate rose during the cooking challenges, though. Pulse foods are rich in fiber, protein and several vitamins and minerals. They have a neutral taste, and they inspired some creative and exotic recipes by the professional and amateur chefs. I needed to adjust my cautious, measured approach to cooking and get a little wild in the kitchen during this workshop. They provided this food scientist with a food-related task and a scarcity of measuring equipment. “Forget chemistry lab procedures and scales,” I said to myself. However, next time, I’m bringing a “kitchen tool belt,” I thought to myself as I searched for measuring spoons. continued on page C26

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2012 Case IH Puma 185

2012 Case HD162 header

16-ft. cut, dual sickles, hydraulic driven. Nice unit with only one season on it. This head fits Case IH and New Holland windrowers. Retails new for over $30,000 Good buy at $18,790

2005 John Deere 567

5x6 round baler with Mega Tooth, Mega Wide pickup. Recent trade and priced to move. Retails for $18,660 MVE price $12,765

MFWD, with CIH L770 loader, 150 PTO hp, 2 speed PTO, auto guidance ready, cab suspension, powershift transmission, duals, block and transmission heaters, monitor mount, trainer seat. Factory warranty plus extended warranty. Only 921 hours. Book says $146,875. MVE price $128,696

2012 Case IH WD1903, RD163 header

2005 New Holland BR780

5x6 baler with twine, wide pickup and flotation tires, runs good but needs some maintenance. MVE price AS IS $3500

2005 New Holland BR780

5x6 round baler, twine/mesh. Nice clean unit with $3200 in reconditioning. Books $21,170. MVE price just $15,120

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2009 Case IH Magnum 180

MFWD, power shift transmission, AFS monitor ready, 4 electronic remotes, very good 620/70R 42 tires with duals, high capacity hydraulic pump, KMW (G.B.) self level with 3 function joystick. Very nice unit in great shape. Only 952 hours. Warranty to 3-18-2015 or 2000 hours! Book says $138,009 MVE price $118,577

Case 1270

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2005 John Deere 4120

MFWD, 3 range hydro, 3-pt., 1 remote, loader joystick and hydraulics, PTO, and John Deere 72” rear mower. Only 902 hours. Book says $20,996 MVE price $19,234

2012 Case IH Farmall 45A

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We had plenty of sharp knives and cutting boards, though. I sharpened my cutting skills and fortunately didn’t lose any fingers. We had actual recipes to use during our first cooking exercise. My “garden burger” included chickpeas, carrots, tomatoes, onions and potatoes, and it turned out fairly well, even though the powerful gas stove was a little intimidating. All I need to do is light my lab coat on fire on the blueflamed stove, I thought as I rolled the loose sleeves to my elbows. After I adjusted my lab coat, I was a little worried about igniting my pan of oil. Thinking back, I could have forged some measuring spoons if I melted a steel pan over those robust blue flames. In the afternoon, we were issued a challenge: Make a creative, tasty dish that includes pulse foods without a recipe within two hours, then have the chef-instructor critique it. I agreed to invent a pizza with a crust that included lentil flour and lentils, and chickpeas on top. With a little rapid-fire experimentation, I created a fairly decent crust from water, yeast, pastry flour, lentil flour, lentils and a pinch of oregano and dash of basil from the spice rack. “No, those aren’t chocolate chips in the crust. They’re lentils,” I told a couple of people. I guess my crust looked a little bit like chocolate chip cookie dough. With some technical assistance from our team chef, I made my first-ever pesto sauce from fresh basil, spinach, olive oil and salt, layered it on my par-baked crust and topped it with chickpeas, mushrooms and onions sautéed in garlic-infused oil, grilled chicken, sliced tomatoes and three types of cheese. If I had more time, who knows what else might have landed on that pizza. I needed to bake my creation within our time limit, though. In the end, the chef-instructor had nice things to say to everyone. I held my breath when he was tasting my pizza: he didn’t know I was watching his reaction. He studied it intently. I winced, then I saw him nod his head. In fact, almost all of my pizza was eaten by my classmates. Do a little experimenting with food in your kitchen. Try adding some lentils to chili, taco meat, meatloaf, soup or spaghetti sauce to increase the fiber content. Add chickpeas or lentils to minestrone or vegetable soup. Most of us shortchange our diets in fiber content, and pulse foods can help you meet the goal. Pulse foods can count toward the “vegetable group” recommendation or the “protein foods group” recommendation. Nutrition experts recommend that we get 1.5 cups of beans, peas or lentils per week as part of the average 2,000-calorie diet. Here is a recipe we have made in our campus kitchens. You will need measuring cups and spoons. Visit http://www. ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/yf/foods/fn1508.pdf for more information and several pulse-containing recipes.

Mexican Tostadas With Lentils and Black Beans

1/3 c. lentils 1 1/3 c. water 2 Tbsp. canola oil 1 pound chicken breast, boneless and skinless 2/3 c. green onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (16-ounce) jar chunky salsa 1 c. black beans, drained and rinsed 1 1/2 c. bell pepper, chopped 1 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 tsp. salt 8 tostadas Assorted toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, black olives In a medium saucepan, bring lentils and water to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until lentils are tender (about 15 minutes). In a frying pan, cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Heat oil in a separate pan and sauté onion and garlic in oil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and add salsa, lentils, black beans, bell pepper and seasonings. Shred or cube chicken and add to the salsa mixture. Continue cooking until heated through. Portion onto tostadas and top with your favorite toppings. Makes eight servings. Each tostada (without extra toppings) has 220 calories, 8 grams (g) of fat, 15 g of protein, 21 g of carbohydrate and 3 g of fiber.

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USED TRACTORS

Big Bud 460/30, Montana made, Detroit diesel, cab, 4 SCV’s. Tag #10890............................... $53,000 1998 New Holland TV140, dual PTO’s on cab end, 3 remotes, auxiliary hydraulic pump. Tag #13011. ................................................................. $65,000 1977 John Deere 4630, cab, PowerShift, 1000 PTO. Arriving soon. Tag #14200....................... $19,500 2005 John Deere 6715 MFWD, cab, PowrQuad, 2 SCV’s, self leveling loader. Choteau. Tag #14042. ................................................................. $59,150 1998 New Holland TV140 bidirectional, dual PTO and 3-pt. hitch on cab end, 3 remotes for loader. Cut Bank. Tag #14327.............................. $35,000 John Deere 7200R MFWD, cab, IVT transmission, 4 SCV’s, 63cc hydraulic pump, dual PTO, 3-pt. and more. Tag #13856.................................. $195,000 1993 John Deere 7700 MFWD, cab, PowerShift, 3-pt. hitch, 3 remotes, duals, 740 loaderTag #14151.... ................................................................. $49,000 1999 John Deere 8300 MFWD, 32 gpm hydraulic pump, 3 SCV’s, 1000 PTO, 3-pt. hitch. Tag #14535..................................................... $65,000

2013 John Deere 9510R, 4WD, SF1 AutoTrac, tires @ 90%. Loaded and in excellent shape. Tag #13845................................................... $335,000 2004 Case IH MX255 Magnum MFWD, 1000 PTO, 4 SCV’s, Category 3 drawbar. Tag #12276........... ............................................................... $104,000 2010 Case IH Puma 195 MFWD, CVT powershift transmission, 4 SCV’s, loader/grapple. Cut Bank. Tag #13147............................................ $123,886 2012 John Deere 7330 Premium MFWD, 96” rear axle, 20 speed AutoQuad transmission, 3 SCV’s, air seat, premium lighting. Tag #12029.. $152,582 1996 John Deere 8200 MFWD, cab with heat & air conditioning, 3 SCV’s, 1000 PTO, 30 gpm hydraulic pump. Tag #12205................................... $66,000 Massey Ferguson 2675 2WD, heat & air conditioning in cab, 103 hp PTO, 3-pt., 3 SCV’s, 24 speed powershift transmission, Massey Ferguson 246 loader. Choteau. Tag #11973................... $16,000 Agco 8610 MFWD, 103 hp, Westendorf TA28 loader/ grapple. Choteau. Tag #14279................. $27,000 1993 John Deere 7600 MFWD, cab, PowerShift transmission, dual PTO, 3 SCV’s, 740 self leveling loader, grapple. Tag #14201..................... $43,900

1977 Case 885, open station, 2WD, synchro, hydraulic out in rear, PTO. Tag #14387.................. $5500 2011 John Deere 8285R, premium cab, IVT transmission, 85cc hydraulic pump, 4 SCV’s, 1000 PTO, auxiliary hydraulic connect. Tag #14527.$218,500 2011 John Deere 6140D MFWD, cab, air seat, loader. New arrival. Cut Bank. Tag #14575.......... $69,500 Case IH 2294 MFWD. Due in soon, call for more information. Cut Bank. Tag #14379.......... $24,000 John Deere 9460R, SF1 AutoTrac, duals, 5 SCV’s, hi-flow hydraulics, much more. Tag #14524.......... ............................................................... $325,000 1997 John Deere 9400 4WD, front & rear differential lock 24/6 transmission, 4 SCV’s. Tag #11623....... ................................................................. $98,000 Versatile 900 Series II 4WD, 3 SCV’s, 903 V8 Cummins. Tag #11690........................................ $9000 Cat CH75 Information coming soon. Tag #14132..... ................................................................. $50,000 Allis-Chalmers D19 diesel tractor, 2-point, PTO, DuAl 300 loader, grapple..................................... $4500

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USED MISC AG EQUIPMENT AFTER HOURS SALES CALL:

Jack Hadcock 271-7839 or 899-5657 Burke McCormick 873-2813 or 450-3606 Dan Lannen 590-4488 Jake Han 450-3605 Joe Flesch 239-2660 Jim Orr 289-0744 Pat Wheeler 450-1704 Barry MacGillivray 590-4703 Neil McCormick 470-2927 Mark Eney 539-0803

Brandt VSF bale processor. In good shape. Tag #13953........................................................ $6725 Degelman 12-1 blade. Call Conrad for more details. Tag #14565.............................................. $12,000 Haybuster 256 II bale processor. ‘Tis the season and Degelman blade, 10-ft. manual blade. Tag #8652.... it won’t last long. Tag #14058...................... $6000 .................................................................... $3900 John Deere 610 chisel plow, 35-ft. Call Choteau store. Degelman R570H rock picker. Call Choteau for more details. Tag #13836..................................... $4000 Tag #13766................................................. $5600 Brandt HH50 heavy harrow, 50-ft., hydraulic tine 2012 Degelman 7651 landroller, 51-ft. Ready to go. Tag #14043.............................................. $42,000 adjust. Tag #14501................................... $28,000

Choteau 1-866-466-5741; 406-466-5741 Conrad 1-877-278-5531; 406-278-5531 Cut Bank 1-800-273-5530; 406-873-5505

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USED ROUND BALERS 2001 John Deere 567 Call Choteau for more details. Tag #13139.............................................. $14,900 2009 John Deere 568, 1000 PTO, MegaWide pickup, pushbar. Tag #13289................................ $21,000 2013 John Deere 569 Premium, net wrap, 1000 PTO, push bar, baler automation. Choteau. Tag #99390508............................................... $47,900 (2) 2012 John Deere 568, MegaWide pickup, push bar, hydraulic pickup lift. Tag #13902 & #13903. Each......................................................... $42,370

2012 John Deere 568, MegaWide Plus pickup, push bar, hydraulic pickup lift. Tag #13903....... $42,370

New Holland 688 round baler, 1000 PTO, gathering wheels, net and twine.................................... $9000

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USED TURF EQUIPMENT

2009 Artic Cat XTX700 UTV, winch, manual box, soft cab.............................................................. $7700 2008 John Deere 850D UTV, diesel, poly roof, rear screen, front and rear hitches. Tag #12361.$8500 2013 John Deere 7-Iron 72” mower deck, fits 4720 compact tractor. Tag #12798....................... $3800 2013 John Deere 825i S4 XUV, bench seat, power lift brush guard, rear protection package. Cut Bank. Tag #14215.............................................. $17,754 2011 John LVB24991 dual rear SCV with lever control for 5085M tractor. Never used. Choteau. Tag 1557.............................................................. $950 John Deere WE85 walk-behind commercial mower, 179cc Kawasaki motor, 21” cut width. Tag #12662.......................................................... $950 2011 John Deere SB11 snowblower, 54”, hydraulic chute rotation. 3-pt. hitch mount. Tag #12181....... 2010 John Deere 620i UTV, poly roof, windshield, .................................................................... $2895 manual box. Tag #10888............................. $8800 2012 John Deere 62D 62” mid-mount mower, fits John Deere SB59 snowblower, 59”, 3-pt. It could snow, again. Tag #10328............................ $2000 2720 tractor. Tag #13420............................ $3200

John Deere 550 XUV, Ancla XT tires, bench seat, manual lift kit. Cut Bank. Tag #12393.......... $8000

USED SPRAYING EQUIPMENT

John Deere 4830, 100-ft., 1000 gallon tank, hydraulic tread adjust, 3 sensor boom trac, fence row nozzles. Tag #13748.............................. $196,500

Wilmar Eagle 8100, 90-ft., 825 ss tank, Trimble 750 screen spray. Tag #14500.......................$35,000 2013 John Deere 4940, 120-ft. booms, BoomTrac 5 sensors, wheel slip control, fence row nozzles. Tag #13907...........................................$326,000

NYB pickup sprayer, 60-ft., 440 Raven control, triple nozzle bodies, hydraulic tiplift, 2” bottom fill. Tag #13738........................................................ $6500 2013 John Deere 4940, 120-ft. booms, high flow solution pump, Boom Trac 5 leveling system. Tag #13733..................................................$340,000 Loral Magnum III 3 wheel, 90-ft. booms, 2000 gallon tank, Cummins engine. Tag #13284........$15,000

Flexi-Coil 67XL, 100-ft., 1500 gallon tank, dual nozzle bodies, Smucker foam marker, new tank. Tag #12395.............................................$15,000 1999 Flexi-Coil 67XL, 130-ft., 1000 gallon split tank, 2009 John Deere 4930, 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, windscreens. Cut Bank. Tag #13221.......$10,000 5 sensor leveling system, Xenon lighting. Tag 2000 Nitro 275, 104-ft. booms, 1200 gallon tank, 2007 TopAir 2400, 132-ft., 2400 gallon tank, Topcon #11631...................................................$225,000 autotrac. Cut Bank. Tag #11425..............$95,000 controller, Raven auto boom. Tag #12737.$59,000 2010 Summers Ultimate, 100-ft., new arrival. Call John Deere 4940, 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzle spac- 2008 John Deere 4930, 120-ft. booms, 15” nozzle Conrad store for more details. Tag #14246.......... ing, 5 sensor leveling system. Tag #13636.......... spacing, SF1 autotrac, swath control. Tag ................................................................$34,000 ..............................................................$345,000 #13807..................................................$170,000

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AFTER HOURS SALES: Jack Hadcock 271-7839 or 899-5657 Burke McCormick 873-2813 or 450-3606 Dan Lannen 590-4488 Jake Han 450-3605 Joe Flesch 239-2660 Jim Orr 289-0744 Pat Wheeler 450-1704 Barry MacGillivray 590-4703 Neil McCormick 470-2927 Mark Eney 539-0803

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USED SEEDING EQUIPMENT

2007 John Deere 1890 disc drill, 42-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot, primary blockage, 350 bushel 1910 cart. Tag #14416.....................................$115,000

2012 John Deere 1830 hoe drill, 60-ft., 12” spacing, steel press wheels, double shoot, 430 bushel 1910 cart. Tag #13976.................................... $175,000

Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., 12” spacing, rubber covered packer wheels, 2320 cart. Tag #13394.... $45,000 2006 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot, 3450 tow between cart. Tag #13876.......... ............................................................... $100,000 2000 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., 9” spacing, 3450 cart. Tag #14491.............................................. $71,000 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., 9” spacing, steel press wheels, primary blockage, 3450 tow between cart. Tag #9877................................................ $68,900 1996 Flexi-Coil 5000, 50-ft., single shoot, primary blockage, 2320 cart. Tag #13987............. $45,000 1995 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., 12” spacing, 1” tips, new hoses. Tag #13461................................... $47,500 1995 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., 12” spacing, 4” rubber press wheels, 2320 carts. Tag #13625..... $50,000 1994 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., 12” spacing, center tandems, single shoot, stealth openers with carbide tips, 2320 tow between cart. Tag #13294.$47,500 1992 Concord 5612, 56-ft., 12” spacing, 3 rank drill, AtomJet 1” carbide openers, 3000 tow behind cart. Cut Bank. Tag #12723.............................. $20,000 1995 Concord 6012, 60-ft., 12” spacing, 300 bushel tow behind cart. Cut Bank. Tag #13236... $50,000 Case IH 8500 45-ft., 7.5” spacing, single shoot. Tag #12374..................................................... $14,775 2013 John Deere 1910 cart, 350 bushel, 8 run, 10” auger, variable rate, tow behind. Tag #14435....... ................................................................. $67,500 2013 John Deere 1890 disc drill, 60-ft., 7.5” spacing, extended wear seed boots, all run blockage, 550 bushel 1910 cart. Tag #14338................ $265,000

2001 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., 12” spacing, semipneumatic packers, 3” carbide tips, 3450 cart. Cut Bank. Tag #9912...................................... $63,500 2013 John Deere 1890 disc drill, 60-ft., 10” spacing, all run blockage, dual casters surround, 430 bushel cart. Tag #13788.................................... $262,350 2012 John Deere 1830 hoe drill, 50-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot, 1910 cart with only 5000 acres. Cut Bank. Tag #14434.................................. $190,000 2011 John Deere 1830 hoe drill, 57-ft., 12” spacing, 5 section, 430 bushel tow behind 1910 cart. Cut Bank. Tag #13597.................................. $155,000 2009 John Deere 1830 hoe drill, 61-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot, VW points 3” spread, 430 bushel 1910 cart. Tag #14492........................... $219,000

2012 John Deere 1830 hoe drill, 61-ft., 12” spacing, steel press wheels, rock guards, mud scrapers, single shoot, 1910 cart. Tag #14371...... $192,000

1997 Concord 3000, 40-ft., 12” spacing, 2000 tow behind tank. Cut Bank. Tag #13018......... $18,000 John Deere 9350 box drill. Ready to work. Tag #12568........................................................ $8300

USED SWATHERS

2009 John Deere 4895, additonal lighting kit, includes 30-ft. draper header, tires all above 50%. Tag #13124................................................... $107,500

2011 John Deere D450, under 300 hours. Well taken care of. Tag #14045................................. $89,000

1998 MacDon 1900, 30-ft. draper header, batt reel. Tag #14350................................................. $9500

1984 Hesston 6550, 16-ft. auger header. Call Cut Bank store for more details. Tag #13799.... $6500

2012 MacDon M105, cab, air conditioning, includes a D60 header. Tag #11104..................... $156,750 1999 John Deere 955 mower conditioner, rotary, tongue, 13/8 hookup, Impeller conditioner. Choteau. Tag #14538.............................................. $12,000

Choteau 1-866-466-5741; 406-466-5741 Conrad 1-877-278-5531; 406-278-5531 Cut Bank 1-800-273-5530; 406-873-5505

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USED COMBINES

2002 Massey Ferguson 8780XP, chopper, includes 12-ft. pickup header, draper header, pickup reel. Tag #13103............................................ $102,000

1992 John Deere 9600, chopper, spreader, John Deere 930R rigid header with pickup reel. Tag #13164..................................................... $55,000

2001 John Deere 9750, 20-ft. unload auger, twin disk straw spreader with chaffer. Choteau. Tag #8982. ............................................................... $120,000

2005 Cat 670, includes header. Call for more details. Tag #14437............................................ $135,000

2012 John Deere S670, premium radio and cab, HID lighting package, 640 header. Tag #14013........... ............................................................... $380,000 2006 John Deere 9760, had alot of work done to it for 2011, ready for the field. Tag #12801.$190,000 2004 John Deere 9860, harvest monitor, general purpose chaffer, high capacity unloading auger, 936 draper header. Tag #12566............. $219,000 2003 John Deere 9750, includes 936 draper, transport, pickup reel, reel fore/aft. Tag #13786............ ............................................................... $135,400 2001 John Deere 9750 STS, yield monitor, 930 header included. Cut Bank. Tag #14185.. $92,000 1982 John Deere 7720, spreader, chaffer, 24-ft. header, pickup reel, 212 pickup header. Tag #13084.... ................................................................. $12,800 1980 John Deere 7720, included 224 header with batt reel. Call Choteau store for more details. Tag #14568......................................................$11,700 2010 Case IH 7120 Call Cut Bank store for more details. Tag #13146................................ $226,500 2013 John Deere S670 premium cab and radio, AutoTrac complete, extended wear rotor, power 1997 Case IH 2188, good tires, Maurer unloading tailboard. Tag #13823............................. $340,000 auger extension. Tag #10674................... $55,000

Many more in stock and more arriving soon!!!

USED GRAIN HANDLING

2007 Brandt 5000 grain vac, standard model. Cut Bank. Tag #13702.................................... $12,000

Rem 2700 grain vac, has new flex hose. Tag #13984..................................................... $15,800 2006 Wheatheart BH41-8 grain auger, new Kohler motor. Tag #13866...................................... $7500 Alloway 1060 swing auger, 10x60, spout. Tag #13374........................................................ $4000

Brandt 1360XL swing auger, 13x60, spout. Tag #13173..................................................... $12,500 2013 Brandt 1380XL swing auger, bucket spout, electric winch. Tag #13199....................... $24,000 2013 Brandt 2021 conveyor, 20x95, hydraulic drive, swing away, mover. Tag #13408.............. $49,800 Buhler 1370 swing auger, 540 PTO, reverser. Tag #11885..................................................... $12,500 Westfield 130-71 swing auger, bucket spout. Tag #12493......................................................$11,200

2003 Brandt swing auger, 13x70. Call Cut Bank store for more details. Tag #1614...................... $14,500 Wheatheart 1060 auger, 10x60, swing hopper. Tag #13174........................................................ $5000 Brandt transport auger, 8x35, Kohler engine, bin sweep, new flighting. Tag #13768............... $7500 Unverferth 1315 grain cart, tarp, scale, 1000 PTO. Cut Bank. Tag #14588.............................. $75,500 2011 Unverferth 1015 grain cart, 1000 bushel, 20” auger, tarp, scale. Tag #13104................. $48,900

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Schulte & Kodiak Mowers

2010 Schulte XH 600 trailing hitch. SN 674006. Like new...$7800 1995 Schulte 15-ft. batwing mower, SN 0190265506. Ready to work.............................................................................. $7900 2013 Schulte FX318 18-ft. cutting width, 1000 PTO, laminate tires. Nice condition................................................... $19,900 2009 Schulte XH1500 wing walking axles, gauge wheels. Nice condition.................................................................... $20,900 2004 Schulte FX520 20-ft. cutter. SN C52000040505... $25,500 2012 Schulte FX530 SN C53010046206. Excellent...... $43,000 2006 Schulte FLX10 flex arm, SN A10200060609. Nice shape. ..................................................................................... $5900

Hay Rakes & Pasture Equip.

2007 Sovema 12-wheel V-rake, SN 87743..................... $10,250 2009 Sovema 12-wheel V-rake, tandem axle, SN 118642...$12,750 1997 Dika 12-ft. pasture aerator with replaceable spikes. Good condition....................................................................... $5250

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Bandit 95XL, 50 hp Kubota diesel, 9” material, 3025 hours, yellow............................................................................. $19,900 Bandit 65XL, 24 hp Honda, hydraulic feed, trailered, approximately 2500 hours........................................................ $8900 2008 Brillion 10-ft. grass seeder, light kit, acre meter. Excellent. .................................................................................. $12,900 2008 Brillion 10-ft. grass seeder, light kit, acre meter. Excellent. .................................................................................. $12,900

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2010 Wishek 714 30-ft. field disc with 24” blades. Nice condition............................................................................ $70,900 2008 Wishek 842NT 11” spacing, 23” front 25” rear. Good shape........................................................................ $60,500 Ezee-On 4600 35.5-ft. disc, front notched 24” rear blades, 25” smooth front.............................................................. $50,500 Ezee-On 4600 38-ft........................................................ $47,500 Ezee-On 4590 38-ft. Nice shape................................... $33,900 Case Cod Hutchmaster 30-ft., SN 1659116. Decent shape...... .................................................................................. $18,900

2008 Haukaas 10 bale mover. Nice shape..................... $21,900 2007 Haukaas 10 bale mover. SN 007-016.................... $21,900 2006 Haukaas 10 bale mover, hydraulic end gate. SN 02026..... .................................................................................. $20,900 2011 Riteway 73-ft., 9/16” tines at 23”. Field ready.......... $40,900 2011 Riteway 62-ft., 9/16” tines at 22.5”. Nice condition.. $36,500 2008 Riteway 50-ft., 9/16” tines at 21”, Valmar applicator.$40,900 2001 Riteway 50-ft., 17” tines. SN 01-71112. As-Is....... $20,500 Farmking 10-ft. rear blade, hyraulic angle, hydraulic tilt, used 4 hours. Like new condition............................................. $4500 2009 Schulte RS320 conveyor style, 3.2 cubic yard hopper. Nice Schulte SDX-110 snowblower. SN B1101073010.......... $14,250 shape........................................................................ $18,850 Schulte SDX-110 snowblower. SN B1101074010.......... $14,250 2011 Schulte RS320, conveyor style, 3.2 cubic yard hopper. Nice Schulte SDX 840 snowblower. SN B70190309909........... $5700 Shape........................................................................ $19,900 Schulte SDX 960 snowblower. SN B96000122711........... $8500 Riteway ST250, hydraulic drive, 1.75 cubic yard box, 50” pickup, Geoffs Metal Works 8-ft. snow box, Universal quick attach.$3795 new............................................................................ $15,000 Ramrod 1150 Taskmaster rubber tracks, extra attachments...... .................................................................................. $10,900 Schulte 1100 snowblower................................................. $9200 Sukup 18” heater, propane or natural gas fired................. $2895 Kodiak 6-ft. 3 point mower, medium duty with slip clutch.. $2300 Westfield swing auger 10”x51-ft., SN 10600.................... $5500 Kodiak 6-ft. 3 point mower, medium duty with slip clutch.. $2300 Wheatheart swing auger 13”x71-ft., power swing, bin sensor, Mulkti flight hopper. Like new..................................... $19,900 Kodiak 6-ft. 3 point mower, medium duty with slip clutch.. $2700 2009 Tram 10-ft. rotospike. Comes with replacement tines. Good Farmking 13”x85-ft. swing away with Brehon mover. Good shape........................................................................ $17,500 condition.................................................................... $11,900 2007 Surgemaster log splitter, 25 ton, 5.5 Honda, 4 way head available....................................................................... $3300 2006 Surgemaster log splitter, 25 ton, 5.5 Honda, 4 way head available....................................................................... $3200 Engineered Man Basket 8-ft., pallet fork pockets, 4-ft. cage with Surge Master 20 ton log splitter........................................ $2750 tie off roll....................................................................... $3200 2005 Dirt Dawg post hole digger, 9 hp. Honda, hydraulic auger. Icarus 40.17 cab, air, heat, outriggers, 1168 hours. 4000 Kg lift, Good condition............................................................. $3500 17 M reach................................................................ $88,500 2005 Dirt Dawg post hole digger, 9 hp. Honda, hydraulic auger. Icarus 40.17 cab, air, heat, outriggers, 1300 hours. 4000 Kg lift, Good condition. Each................................................... $3500 17 M reach................................................................ $88,500 2010 Dirt Dawg post hole digger, 9 hp. Honda, hydraulic auger. Runner 40.13 cab, air, heat, outriggers, 1316 hours. 4000 Kg lift, Excellent. Each............................................................. $3950 13 M reach................................................................ $76,000 2010 Dirt Dawg post hole digger, 9 hp. Honda, hydraulic auger. Zeus 37.8 cab, air, heat, outriggers. 3700 Kg lift, 8 M reach....... Excellent. Each............................................................. $3950 .................................................................................. $56,000 2010 Farm King 5.5-ft. 3 point disc, 17” blades, adjustable angle. Montana 4944 49 hp., FWA, loader, 3 point, 2 remotes, 3 speed Nice.............................................................................. $2400 hydrostat.................................................................... $20,500 Montana 3944 39 hp., FWA, loader, 3 point, 2 remotes, 3 speed hydrostat.................................................................... $16,000 2002 Wheatheart heavy hitter, post hugger. Been through shop, ready to work................................................................ $8900 * Freight rates apply on all used equipment. *

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Pro Bagger 810 hopper..................................................... $1950 Pro Bagger 1210 wide mouth hopper............................... $3800 2011 Pro Bagger 23-ft. conveyor with mover, used 2 seasons. Good shape............................................................... $33,900 2013 Pro Bagger 23-ft. conveyor with mover. Like new. $37,000 2013 Pro Bagger hopper, 23-ft. conveyor with mover. Excellent shape........................................................................ $36,900 2012 Pro Bagger hopper, 23-ft. conveyor with mover. Used 1 season....................................................................... $38,500 2012 Pro Bagger hopper, 23-ft. conveyor with mover. Used 1 season....................................................................... $38,500 2012 Pro Bagger 20” auger, 23-ft. conveyor with mover.$37,900 2011 Pro Bagger hopper, 23-ft. conveyor with mover. Field ready......................................................................... $36,900 2011 Pro Bagger 23-ft. conveyor with mover. ............... $37,500 2012 Pro Bagger 20” auger, 23-ft. conveyor with mover.$36,500 2010 Pro Bagger hopper, 21-ft. conveyor with mover, new flight. .................................................................................. $32,900

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2013 Tridekon grain boss, 13” 360 degree unload auger, steering axle. Like new............................................................ $39,900 2011 Tridekon 1210 HD factory updates, excellent. SN TRI-111091.......................................................................... $27,000 2010 Tridekon 1210 HD. serviced, field ready. SN TRI-10-1066. .................................................................................. $26,000 2009 Tridekon 1210 HD new gear box. SN TRI-09-1052.$23,000

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2013 J&M 1000 900 tires. Excellent, used 1 season, red..$52,400 2005 Unverferth 9250 17” auger, tarp, scale, 900 tires. Nice shape......................................................................... $34,900 2009 J&M 1325 scale kit, auto log, walking beam axle, 22” auger, #6062......................................................................... $60,500

Grain Vacs

2012 Rem 2700 SN 2999. Nice shape.......................... $15,900 2011 Rem 2700 SN 2348. Only 34 hours, like new hoses, machine like new..................................................................... $21,900 2011 Rem 2700 only 100 hours on unit. Excellent......... $19,500 2009 Rem 2700 360 hours, new fan. SN 0592............... $15,500 2007 Rem 2500 field ready. SN 8454............................. $12,250 1993 Kongskilde 500 SN 21134267................................ $4500

Manure Spreaders

Meyer’s 440 bushel, vertical beater. SN 14VB44010..... $27,500 Meyer’s 440 bushel, vertical beater. SN 6VB44012....... $25,900 Leon 425 vertical beater, new back end......................... $24,500

Land Scrapers

2010 Leon 1700 17 cubic yards, cutting edge at 75%. Excellent. .................................................................................. $44,900 2011 Leon 650 land scraper, 6.5 cubic yards. Excellent .$20,900 HD 10-yd. scraper. SN K-14552...................................... $19,000

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Northern hemisphere wheat crop

By USW Market Analyst Casey Chumrau The beginning of summer in the northern hemisphere also marks the start of wheat harvest. While there is still a long time before the entire crop is in the bin, the conditions at this point in the season provide a clearer picture of the harvest potential. Conditions in the United States are as varied as the geography of the growing regions. Early harvest of hard red winter (HRW) wheat in the southern plains shows signs of the stress from the severe drought that plagued the area throughout the growing season. But in the northern plains, conditions are excellent and hold promise for much higher yields and output. For example, USDA rates 62 percent of the winter wheat in Kansas as poor or very poor and only 11 percent as good or excellent. By contrast, USDA rates winter wheat conditions in the northern state of Montana (still weeks away from harvest) at 62 percent good to excellent and just 9 percent poor or very poor. Spring wheat prospects are very good thanks to the excellent conditions in the northern plains. Excessive moisture in May significantly delayed spring planting but farmers were able to make up lost time when drier conditions prevailed. USDA rates overall spring conditions as 71 percent good or excellent and only 4 percent as poor. In contrast, conditions in the Pacific Northwest have started to deteriorate in the last few weeks due to a severe lack of moisture and rising temperatures. The majority of wheat grown in the region is white wheat, both winter and spring varieties. In Washington, the percentage of winter wheat rated good or excellent fell 8 percent in just one month to 30 percent on June 22, according to USDA. Wet conditions and unseasonably cold weather delayed spring plantings in Canada and prevented the planting of some acres altogether. In some areas, farmers rushing to finish seeding before the June 20 crop insurance deadline were unsuccessful. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) expects spring-seeded area to fall 6 percent, but it could be even lower. Additionally, recent reports indicate winterkill was worse than expected in some areas so re-seeding will likely exceed AAFC’s March estimate of 8 percent. AAFC expects reduced seeded area and more average yields will lead to production of 24.6 MMT, down 21 percent from record production in 2013/14. The wheat world now watches the Black Sea region with great interest because its production, or often lack of production, moves the market. For the second consecutive year, favorable weather provided good growing conditions that should support above average production. Low winterkill rates following a mild winter combined with timely spring rains should help boost yield potential and overcome reduced planted area. The region’s winter crops are in particularly good condition and harvest has started in the southern areas. USDA forecasts combined output from Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan to reach 87.5 MMT, down from 88.3 MMT last year but above the five-year average of 84.1 MMT. Crop conditions and production prospects are generally good throughout Europe. Excellent growing conditions have put crop development ahead of normal in many areas and yields should equal or exceed average, if conditions persist. The favorable outlook led analyst Strategie Grains to increase its June estimate of 2014/15 production by 2.0 MMT to 139 MMT, which would exceed last year by 4.0 MMT. In France, the EU’s largest wheat producer, overall conditions are good. The European Commission’s Monitoring Agricultural Resources Unit expects yields to be slightly higher than average. However, dry conditions could limit yields in the eastern half of the country. Strategie Grains expects UK wheat production to rebound 30 percent to 15.5 MMT in 2014/15 following two disastrous crops in a row. Current conditions in the Northern Hemisphere point to another abundant global wheat crop in 2014/15. Yet wheat buyers will not know the final measure of production until the last kernel is in from the fields. Nor will they know, as one U.S. market analyst pointed out this week, the volume of high-quality supplies for all classes of wheat. Global wheat demand will be lower than last year but most of the decline is in feed use, due to a rebound in corn supplies. Strong demand for high quality milling wheat remains near record levels. Despite last year’s record world crop, and projections that production will exceed 700 MMT for only the second time in 2014/15, record demand for the second consecutive year will likely keep supplies tight.

Improving fertility of the cow herd

By John Winder, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation Although we hear a lot more about growth rate and beef quality and consistency these days, reproductive efficiency is easily the most important factor determining profitability of cow-calf operations. Improving reproductive efficiency is not an easy task, but I cannot imagine any other area where financial rewards are greater. There is an old saying that goes something like, “A dead calf has a very poor growth rate.” I think that we can extend this concept to an “un”-conceived or unborn calf. It is impossible to profit from an animal that isn’t. With this in mind, let’s consider reproductive management “challenges.” Furthermore, let’s examine how to avoid pitfalls as we address these challenges. Breeding Yearling Heifers Yearling heifer management is one of the most trying aspects of cow-calf production. Reasons for breeding failure among yearling heifers usually fall into two categories: 1) the heifer is simply not old enough at breeding time or 2) the heifer is not big enough at breeding time. The age at which heifers reach puberty varies by breed. Typically, smaller breeds reach puberty earlier than larger breeds. Furthermore, breeds from Europe (Bos taurus) generally reach puberty at younger ages than Bos indicus breeds such as the Brahman. As a rule of thumb, heifers should be at least 12 months old at the beginning of the breeding season. Keep in mind this is a minimum not an average. Average age should be 13-14 months. Heifers also need to reach a specific target weight before they reach puberty. We use a fairly simple rule to establish this target. Heifers should weigh at least two-thirds of their weight at maturity at the onset of breeding. For example, if your mature cows weigh 1200 pounds, heifers should weigh 800 pounds at the onset of breeding. Achieving adequate body weight at breeding requires careful planning. When heifers are selected at weaning, managers should conduct the following exercise. Nutritional Management of the Cow Herd Inadequate nutrition is also the most common cause of delayed breeding among mature cows. A reproductively efficient cow should calve every 12 months. But in order for her to accomplish this feat, she must breed back within 80 days of calving. Think about it, she will be pregnant for 285 days of the year, so there are only 80 left to recover from calving and to breed again (365 - 285 = 80). This doesn’t leave much room for error. Any nutritional stress from late gestation until breeding can lengthen the postpartum interval. Cows should be in good flesh at calving and maintain this condition through the breeding season. Cows that are thin at the time of calving and those that lose body condition from calving to the onset of breeding will either breed late or end up open at the end of the season. Breeding Soundness of Bulls The incidence of infertility among bulls of breeding age has been estimated to be as high as 20%. In other words, one of five bulls is either sub-fertile or sterile! Most reproductive problems of bulls can be diagnosed by a standard breeding soundness exam (BSE) conducted by a veterinarian or qualified technician. Every breeding bull should be tested annually. As I mentioned, most problems can be detected with a BSE, but not all. Recently a new test has become available that can be used along with the BSE to help diagnose an additional problem. Reprotest WB is a procedure that is used to test for the presence or absence of a specific protein attached to sperm cells. The protein, also known as the fertility associated antigen (FAA) appears to affect the ability of individual sperm cells to bind to the egg immediately before conception. In research trials directed by Dr. Roy Ax at the University of Arizona, bulls that passed traditional BSE were evaluated for the presence or absence of FAA. Bulls that possessed the protein (FAA positive) produced 18% more pregnancies than bulls that lacked the protein (FAA negative). Researchers surveyed bulls in the US, New Zealand, Australia, Mexico and Holland and discovered that 12% of bulls were FAA negative. The test is now commercially available from ReproTech, Inc. in Tucson, Arizona (580-888-0401). Cost per bull is approximately $35 plus the cost of collection and shipping containers. One cautionary note: this is not a substitute for traditional breeding soundness exams. The test should be used along with BSE to better assess the reproductive potential of the bull. Prevention of Reproductive Diseases There are numerous diseases that affect reproduction. Fortunately, all of these can be prevented by vaccination continued on page C34

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Improving fertility of the cow herd continued from page c33

and/or management practices. Reproductive diseases cause fetal death or abortion. The list of diseases is lengthy and includes diseases such as infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR), bovine viral diarrhea (BVD), leptospirosis (Lepto), vibriosis (Vibrio), trichomoniasis (Trich), and brucellosis (Bangs). Some reproductive diseases are very “dynamic”, genetically changing over time. Our highly mobile industry has also created opportunities for disease organisms to move into clean areas with relative ease. Producers should consult a local veterinarian annually and follow his or her advice religiously. If you do not adopt a preventative strategy, you are gambling with the future financial viability of your herd. Improvement of Genetic Potential Genetic potential also plays a pivotal role in the reproductive process. Vast differences exist in reproductive potentials among cattle. However, improvement of potential for reproduction is not as straight forward as most other traits because animals do not express reproductive deficiencies until later in life. Researchers, however, have developed techniques to improve fertility indirectly. Let me give you a few examples. First, genetic differences exist within breeds for age at puberty. This trait is very difficult to measure in females (you have to watch them for months to determine when they first cycle). However, in the male, it is easy to establish the relative time he reaches sexual maturity. This can be established by simply measuring the circumference of his scrotum. In most breeds, puberty occurs when scrotal circumference exceeds about 32 cm. When cow-calf producers select yearling bulls with large scrotal circumference (> 32 cm), daughters tend to reach puberty earlier. Furthermore, daughters of bulls with large scrotal circumferences tend to be more reproductively efficient throughout their productive lives. Another method for enhancing reproductive performance potential is to simply breed heifers as yearlings in a short breeding season (45 days). In other words, if you make it difficult for heifers to breed the first time, only the most fertile will enter the herd. Of course, it is always a good practice to cull non-pregnant cows at the end of the breeding season. However, this has only a minor effect on genetic potential. Cows have often produced daughters that are kept as replacements before being culled. In general, we need to address reproductive potential early in life. Some new approaches are currently under investigation at various locations including the Noble Foundation. Finally, remember cows are very much like a factory. Raw materials that enter the factory include grass, supplements and water. The product of the “cow factory” is a calf at weaning time. As with any factory, efficiency is measured as outputs relative to inputs. Our “cow factory” is extremely inefficient when she fails to breed.

Hastening hay dry-down

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By Bruce Anderson, UNL Forage Specialist Haying season is just about upon us. Weather reports soon will be the most important news of the day. Fortunately, there are ways to hasten hay dry-down to beat the weather.   Does it seem to you that this spring has been cloudier than most springs? Now maybe you’re wondering why I’m talking about clouds when this article is about hay dry-down. Well, the reason is that, other than rain itself, the most important weather factor that affects rate of hay dry-down is sunlight. Temperature, humidity, wind speed, and soil moisture content all are important, but solar radiation has the greatest impact on drying rate. In fact, research has shown as much as a 10-fold increase in drying rate as solar radiation changes from heavy cloud cover to full sunlight. No other factor affected drying rate even half as much.   So how do you use this information? Obviously, you can’t control how much sunlight you receive. But, you can watch weather reports and try to cut hay during sunny weather. Okay – that’s stating the obvious. Another thing you can do, though, is spread your cut hay out in as wide a swath as possible. This will expose more of your hay to direct sunlight, enabling it to absorb as much energy from the sun as possible to evaporate moisture out of your hay. This may cause a little more sun bleaching than thick windrows, but most of the time fast dry-down is more valuable than green color.   Also, mechanically conditioning your hay and turning it gently after the top gets dry to expose moister hay underneath the swath will help hasten dry-down.   Make hay while the sun shines is an old, old saying but today’s science has shown how true it really is.

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2013 Bourgault 3710 60-ft. drill with 10” spacing...............................CALL 2013 Morris C2 60-ft. drill with 9650 leading tank, 12” spacing, paired row. . ........................................................................................................CALL 2010 Case IH ATX700 70-ft. drill with 12” spacing, 430 bushel tank and new openers................................................................................ JUST IN 2008 John Deere 1895 air drill with 1910 air cart......................... $110,000 1993 Flexi-Coil 5000 air hoe drill, 57-ft. working width, 12” spacing, single shoot. 1993 Flexi-Coil 2320 tow between air seeder, 230 bushel, manual rate................................................................................................ $49,000 1990 Great Plains air hoe drill, 45-ft. working width, 12” spacing, 170 bushel tank, v-style steel packers......................................................... $12,000

TRACTORS & SKID STEERS

2012 Kioti DK50 SE-H 50 hp., hydrostatic transmission, cab with heat & air, loader and bucket..............................................................CALL

BALERS

2007 Hesston 5556 round, low bales, clean................................... $25,000 2002 Hesston 856A round, well kept.............................................. $10,000 2008 Case IH RB564...................................................................... $10,000 2006 Case IH RBX562........................................................................CALL

MISCELLANEOUS

(1) Parker 839 bushel grain cart. Like new............................... $28,000 (1) Brent 839 bushel grain cart. Like new................................. $28,000 Call Us Today...Our Inventory Changes Daily

TILLEMAN Motor Company

1-888-420-3399

Havre, MT

406-265-7865

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PETERBILT FOR SALE

1998 Peterbilt 379 Cat 3406E 500 hp with retarder, Air Trac suspension, 18 speed, 46,000 lb rears with lockups, 235” wheelbase, dual cleaners and stacks, lowboy access, wet kit, air slide 5th wheel, 24.5 tires on aluminum wheels.

Call 888-686-7415 or 208-755-0685

Where do you take your hydraulic problems?

BIG SKY HYDRAULICS

4 General machining and spray welding

• Gauges

• Filter products

• Tube fittings and adapters

4 We install wet kits

4 PTO’s installed

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

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

406-727-5623

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

Locally owned by Mike Yuhas & Mark Allen

---- 2- & 4-WD TRUCKS ----

2010 GMC Sierra 2500 SLT 4x4, crew cab, short box, Duramax, Allison, leather, navigation, running boards, turnover ball, spray-in bedliner. High miles, very clean.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4x4, extended cab, long box, Duramax, Allison transmission. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4x4, extended cab, long box, 6.0L, automatic, high miles..................... $7995

2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x4, 5.3L V8, extended cab, long box, 20,000 miles.

---- USED SUV’S & VANS ----

2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 4-door, completely loaded, heated leather, navigation, sunroof, 45,000 miles. 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4x4, 78,000 miles.

2006 GMC Sierra 2500 4x4, extended cab, short box, cloth interior, 75,000 miles. New wheels and tires. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x4, crew cab, topper. High miles, very clean.

---- USED CARS ----

2007 Dodge Durango AWD, V8, automatic, leather. 2014 Buick LaCrosse, heated leather, 15,000 miles.

2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT AWD, 7 passenger seating. 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Extended 4x4, leather, 7-passenger, 90,000 miles. Loaded. 1999 Pontiac Montana van, 74,000 miles. Very clean.

2013 Chevrolet Cruze LT RS, 4-door, heated leather, sunroof, 11,500 miles.

Phone Gene Lewis in Fairfield 467-2321 Fairfield toll-free 1-800-967-2445

Phone Bob Dirkes in Choteau 466-2061 Choteau toll-free 1-800-345-2061

DIRKES’

By Jay Jenkins, UNL Extension Educator, Range Livestock Systems Before you buy computer software to keep cow/calf production records, you first need to decide what information you need to keep. Make a checklist that includes the items that you need. Include not only the necessities, but also those things that while not necessary, would be nice.   What do you need?  There are many items to think about before you make your purchase.  • How many cows do you have? Some programs limit the number of cows, while others keep records on unlimited herd sizes. Do you wish to keep individual historical data on the cows’ previous calves? Most programs allow you to do this, but a few old programs only kept a running average of previous calves’ performance. What data do you want to record? Make sure the program does not require data you do not collect. For example some programs require individual weaning weights, while many ranchers do not record individual weights. What reports do you want? There are as many different styles of reports as there is software available. Make sure the program you select will deliver what you need. A couple of other things may not be obvious to people evaluating cow/calf recordkeeping software for the first time. Can the program handle your cow identification scheme? Some programs require that the cows be numbered in a certain way. This may or may not be an issue for you. Is the program based on a calendar year? Some programs can be confusing in the way they handle the “production cycle.” Since cows are bred for next year’s calf before this year’s calf has been weaned, programs that are “production cycle” based, can become confusing if records are not kept up to date. Going back and entering past data into some programs can be confusing. Locate potential choices  Once you have made a checklist of what you need and want from a software program, you are ready to find out what is available. There are many programs available. Any list that you make will soon be out of date. Collect information from as many companies as possible.   Evaluating the software  Once you have decided what you need, and what is available, it’s time to evaluate your choices. Before you waste much time evaluating a program you need to see if it does what you need.    Compare the specifications with your checklist. Call the company if you are unsure on certain capabilities. Don’t worry too much about the computer it takes to run the program. You will be much happier in the long run if you select the programs you would like to use, then buy a computer that will run what you need. Otherwise you may not be satisfied.   Comparing the programs’ specifications with your checklist is only the first step in software evaluation. You also need to consider ease of use, performance, support and price.    It is always wise to try it out before you make the final purchase.   Ease of use  There are differences between programs in ease of use. Just because two programs have similar specifications does not mean you will be equally satisfied with them both. Also, just because your neighbor likes a certain program does not mean that you will. Everyone has their own personal preferences. Choose a program that you like.    Here are some questions that you might ask yourself.   Does the program have clear, consistent screens? Is it easy to enter data?   How about editing data and correcting mistakes, is it easy and logical? What about help, is it actually helpful? Does the program outline make sense? A program that does not make sense to you can be extremely frustrating to use.   Performance  You need to assess the speed of entry. Most of your time with the program will be spent entering data. You need it to go quickly once you learn the program. Often what is easy to learn in the beginning can become tedious once you know the program well.   You also need to evaluate the speed of error correction and reentry.   How quickly and easily you can move from one part of the program to another is also important. This is most important in programs that require you to move back and forth often.    continued on page C37

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The speed of compiling reports can also vary significantly between software programs. The performance of your software often depends on your computer system hardware. Programs that are horribly slow on an older computer may be more than acceptable if you upgrade to a new computer.   Support  Technical support from the company can be very important, especially if you are uncomfortable working with a computer. Different companies offer different levels of support. You need to determine the amount of support offered, and the cost of that support.  You also will need to check on the availability of the support. Support is not worth very much if it is not available when you need it. Check the office hours of the support staff.    Knowledgeable support is also important. Some companies support is worse than no support. Ask the company for names and phone numbers of people who use their program if support is very important to you.   Try it out!  If at all possible try the program before you buy it. You will be using the program for a long time. You need to be sure that it is indeed what you want.    Some companies have a working demo version that they sell or give away. Other companies have a money back trial period. Whichever way you choose, if you cannot try it for little or no cost, then do not buy it!   Price  Remember, price is not everything! More important is that it does what you need, and is it easy to use. If you like it you will forget what it costs. If not, you will remember forever how little more it would have cost to buy what you needed!   Higher price also does not mean it is better. Buy what you need. If you do not need the features of a more comprehensive, expensive program, then do not buy it.

Publication highlights farm, ranch succession strategies

By University of Wyoming Extension Farm and ranch managers and owners describe how they are bringing in a new generation to the land in a new free publication. “‘Western Farm and Ranch Transition Strategies’ details methods 10 farms and ranches are using to build management capability, capital/equity or autonomy so a new generation can take over the family businesses,” said Cole Ehmke with the University of Wyoming (UW) Extension and an author of the publication. “The risks of not having a transition plan can vary widely— ranging from having increased stress and family strife to developing a low-profit trajectory,” said Ehmke, an agriculture entrepreneurship and personal financial management specialist. “Not building a well-designed transition plan remains a blind spot for many farmers and ranchers.” Planning for bringing in new managers and their spouses and planning for the exit of the senior generation from a business is a valuable investment, he noted. A transition/succession plan can help outline what will happen with each agricultural enterprise and who will take over each management activity, based on a timeline and performance criteria and on discussions with family and business partners. “Succession planning is a fundamental challenge facing the ag community over the next decade and beyond since a successful training program for a new manager could easily take five years, but many operations haven’t started planning yet,” Ehmke said. Hard copies are available for free from the Wyoming Mediation Program – contact Lucy Pauley at lucy.pauley@ wyo.gov, and from Ehmke through UW Extension – contact Ehmke at cehmke@uwyo.edu. Electronic copies are available at www.valueaddedag.org. English and Spanish versions are offered. ##### Signs you grew up in the ‘40s • You try to fix everything by hitting it with your hand. • You talk louder into your phone when the call is long distance. • You have a small circle on your heel from all the dimes you kept in your shoe to call home.

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COMBINE FOR SALE Case IH 1680 combine, 30-ft. 1010 header with header trailer, chaff spreader, grain loss monitor, axle extensions, operators manual and parts book, 3600 engine hours. Ready to go....................$25,000

Phone 406-580-2512 or 406-586-6490, Bozeman, MT

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

1980 Big Bud 400/430 4WD tractor, powershift, 6 speed transmission, wide tires..... $35,000 1980 Big Bud 400/430 4WD tractor, powershift, 6 speed transmission, narrow tires..$35,000 1980 Friggstad (yellow) 80-ft. chisel plow................................................................... $10,000 Summers 84-ft. heavy harrow, good shape................................................................. $20,000 (6) 1995 John Deere 9450 10-ft. box drills, 12” spacing, 60-ft. hitch.............................. $6000 1978 John Deere 4840 2WD tractor, new tires, rear singles, 3-point hitch................. $25,000 1973 Chevrolet C65 tandem truck, heavy rear ends, heavy duty hoist, 20-ft. box, air brakes, 427 recent rebuilt engine with new carburetor, 5/4 transmission, near new tires........ $8000 John Deere 510 171/2-ft. disc ripper............................................................................. $20,000 2012 Parma 24-ft., 3-point mounted land leveler with folding wings............................ $18,000 Buhler/Farm King 1040 12-ft., 3-pt., 6-way blade, all hydraulic.................................... $4500 2008 John Deere 825 Gator, 4x4, diesel........................................................................ $5000 Phone 406-794-4842 or 406-620-0483, Hardin, MT

Vibrance Extreme

Phone 406-378-2112 – After hours: Roger Terry 406-378-3220

Winter Wheat Seed We treat with Vibrance Extreme, Cruiser, Cruiser Max Cereal, and Nipsit

• Judee • Decade Clearfield varieties • Montana State Yellowstone • Brawl • AP503 • AgriPro Clearstone • New Release Put Clearfield technology to work reducing cheatgrass and wild oat problems Montana State Warhorse (solid stem) • Others available Even if we don’t have it listed - WE CAN GET IT!

Willow Creek

Beardless Forage Winter Wheat up to 5-tons/acre, irrigated Call Roger or Jason for details • Snowy Mountain & Westfeeds mineral & salt

Pre-Order Your Cake For Fall 406-378-2112 Big Sandy, MT After hours: Roger Terry 406-378-3220

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TRUCK FOR SALE

1982 Ford 800 429-4V tandem axle with 20-ft. Knapheide box with roll tarp, good tires.................................................... $20,000 Call 406-467-2241, Fairfield, MT

Steinhatchee Equipment Co. Inc. 406-777-1701 or 239-0942

www.steinhatcheeinc.com e-mail: nelsen889@aol.com

2007 John Deere 7430 Premium APQ transmission with LHR, 166 hp, 3 remotes. Will have new rear wheels and tires, 3880 hours......................$85,000

2005 John Deere 7420 125 hp, IVT transmission with LHR, 3 remotes, Koyker loader/grapple, 3rd function hydraulics, 6430 hours........ ...............................$62,000

2009 John Deere 7130 110 hp Synchro Plus transmission, 3 remotes, new Allied Buhler SL loader, 4900 hours......................$64,000

2006 John Deere 310G extend-a-hoe, 4x4, cab, heat, Q/C bucket, 4000 hours...... ...............................$42,000

2008 John Deere 7330 Premium APQ transmission with LHR, 150 hp new 740 loader/grapple, 4500 hours......................$87,500 1999 John Deere 7810 175 hp, PowrQuad transmission, front weights, Quick hitch, duals, 3 remotes, 8850 hours.............$52,000

1996 John Deere 7200 105 hp, PowrQuad transmission with creeper, 2 remotes, 5246 hours. One owner, excellent condition......$39,500

1993 John Deere 7800 power shift transmission, 3 remotes, 155 hp, 8100 hours......................$47,000

2008 Cat 287C 84 hp, pilot controls, 4x1 bucket, 18” tracks, air conditioning, heat, good undercarriage, 3500 lb. operating capacity, 1643 hours.............$39,000

2008 Case IH Maxxum 125 Pro 125 hp, rebuilt powershift transmission with LHR, Case IH loader, 3rd function hyds, 3110 hrs........$65,000

2010 Cat 304CCR 43 hp, auxiliary hydraulics, thumb, 40” bucket, excellent condition, 778 hours........$36,500

2006 Cat 287B skidsteer, 3400 lb. oper cap, heat and air, undercarriage and tracks at 75%, local trade, 1933 hours.............$32,000

2005 Cat 247B 62 hp, 2100 lb., operator cab, heat and air, new tracks, rebuilt undercarriage, 2836 hours...... ...............................$24,500

1997 New Holland 8670A 160 hp, New Holland 7514 loader/grapple, powershift transmission with LHR, 7500 hours.............$45,000

1997 Cat 928G 21/2 yd. bucket, heat, 2 lever control, 4350 hours. Tight, clean loader............$52,000

Financing Available

Beaverhead River Bioengineering Workshop and Bank Restoration Demonstration In early April 2014 the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) and the Beaverhead Watershed Committee in collaboration with the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) sponsored a 4 day bioengineering workshop in Dillon, MT. Day one of the workshop was lecture by several prominent experts in bioengineering (Jo Christensen, Forest Service; Chris Hoag, Hoag Riparian&Wetland Restoration; Tom Parker, GEUM), stream dynamics(Beau Downing, FWP) and permitting (Jeff Ryan, DEQ). Days 2-4 was hands-on construction by workshop participants of a 295 foot bank restoration project on the Beaverhead River. The workshop was attended by over one hundred participants, consisting of numerous Conservation District personnel, Watershed Coordinators, Restoration

Consultants/Engineers and many state and federal agency folks. The Beaverhead River bank restoration project was a demonstration of a technique using a bioengineering approach (no rock is used). The project used a plant-based bioengineering technique (installing 14,000 dormant willow stems sandwiched between coconut fabric soil lifts) to restore a streambank that had eroded due to floodwaters. The intention of the project was to restore natural streamside habitat to enhance the streambank’s capacity to resist erosion, improve aquatic habitat and train workshop participants in alternative techniques to traditional riprap. Techniques to stabilize eroding lake or stream banks are varied and numerous. continued on page C44

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Fertilizer Equipment For Sale 2009 International GVM 4-WHEEL DRIVE, automatic, 1000 hours............. ..............................................$127,000 2002 Case IH SPX4260 diesel engine, hydrostatic drive, 1200 gallon stainless steel tank, 60/80-ft. boom.. $97,000

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

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

1990 International with low miles, 42-ft. tender trailer with back auger, all hydraulic electric roll tarp................. $51,000

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

2007 Case IH 4520 3 bin, autosteer, 3100 hours.......................... $169,000

2004 Loral C15 Cat, automatic, Air Max 1000......... $93,000

2005 Case 4510 370 hp, auto, 70-ft. flex air bed, 4000 hours. 2010 Case IH 4520 1100 ................................ $129,000 hours, 70-ft. boom, Viper Pro, 2005 Case 4010 370 hp, auto- Smart Track............. $223,000 matic transmission, 70-ft. flex air bed, 3500 hours...$137,000

2003 Sterling AgForce 3024, Cat, automatic, midtech 2000 Freightliner F70 single swath, Raven controller, 4987 axle with tag, 10 ton Wilmar... hours......................... $73,000 .................................. $15,000

2006 Case FLX 4510 floater, Allison automatic, Cummins, 2005 Case 4010 New Leader FlexAir 810 box, Viper controlG4 spinner, 7279 hours.......... ler, autosteer, shedded every ................ $73,000.....$93,000 night, 7466 hours, runs great. ............................... .$104,000

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

Clark 55 loader, 2.5-yd. bucket, Cummins................. $8700

2001 Case 4300 Cummins automatic, flex-air system....... .................................. $69,000

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

1992 Wrangler, diesel with forks or bucket........... $15,500

2002 Sterling with New Leader G4 bed................ $48,0000

1999 Loral DT530, autoshift, Air Max 5 bed, 5700 hours..... .................................. $51,000 1996 Loral................. $37,500 1994 Loral 55/85 sprayer, liquid spray bed............. $34,000

2001 Case 3300 3-wheel, Cummins auto, flex-air sys$57,000 $63,000 tem............................

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

2008 Adams 25-ton semi tender with back auger, self-contained......................... $39,500 1990 Adams 25-ton semi tender with back auger, not self contained................... $34,000

1991 International Dempster, DT466, automatic, 1800 gallon sprayer, Raven, 3800 hours......................... $38,000

1996 Loral DT530, automatic, chemical bin, 8700 hours, runs good.................. $29,000

1992 International Loral 55/85 sprayer, 1600 gallon tank............................ $32,000 Doyle 8-ton blender on scale with new auger, 40 hp motor $18,500

Your full service fertilizer dealer.

1995 Ford LN8000 spreader truck, Cummins auto, 15-ft. New Leader L7020 spreader bed............................ $47,500

2007 Case 4520 3 bin, 70-ft. booms, autosteer, 5500 hours. ................................ $133,000

1-8500 gallon propane holding tank, good data plates...... .................................. $21,000

5 ton blender, 40 hp motor, digital scale....................CALL

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

1997 Dodge sprayer with tag axle, 65-ft. boom, 800 gallon tank and controller..... $23,000

Greyn Fertilizer Supply

www.fertilizerequipment.net

1990 Ford with Cat 3208, auto, Wilmar spreader.........$33,500

Larry Greyn Vern Greyn Eric Greyn Choteau 466-5356 Dutton 476-3402 Valier 279-3255

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JOHN DEERE HEADER FOR SALE

2003 John Deere 936D 36-ft. draper header, hydraulic fore/aft, almost new pick-up reel, 1 season on roller bearings. Excellent condition, always shedded.........................$30,000

Phone (406) 390-3882, Turner, MT

Montana made...

Rod Weeder

Choose the 1” or 11/4” round, self-turning rod. • Fits all cultivators • Easy to pull, saves fuel • No drive required. • We build special applications for air drive • U-joint adapter for rocky conditions • Optional rod weeder transport bracket mounts on cultivator frame. Remove one pin and you can set the rod in the transport bracket. When rod is needed you can install in about 5 minutes.

Dealers for the A M Rodweeder, Quick Attach Brackets and Transport Brackets.

We straighten cultivator and air seeder shanks MONTANA DEALERS

Frontline Ag................................................ Conrad, 1-877-278-5531 Frontline Ag.............................................. Choteau, 1-866-466-5741 Ben Taylor Farm Store . ..........................................Valier, 279-3365 Churchill Equipment....................................... Manhattan, 282-7252 Torgerson............................................. Lewistown, 1-800-677-8795 Gerbers of Montana Inc..................................Great Falls, 727-2203 H & M Smith Farms Inc....................... Malta, 658-2532 or 654-1105 Hoven Equipment Co.....................................Great Falls, 727-7153 Jorgenson Land Co........................................ Broadview, 667-2140 Joyce Fuel & Feeds............................... Geraldine, 1-800-479-4561

Glasgow Implement........................................... Glasgow, 228-9341 Zerbe Bros................................................Glasgow, 1-800-228-5393 Torgerson......................................................Havre, 1-800-800-3113 Harlem Supply.......................................................Harlem, 353-2262 Frontline Ag............................................Cut Bank, 1-800-273-5530 Sunrise Equipment..................................... Sidney, 1-800-967-3597 Taylor’s True Value Farm Store................... Shelby, 1-888-220-5547 Tiber Tractor, Chester .........................................Chester, 759-5188

WASHINGTON DEALERS

Ag Engineering...............................Kennewick, WA (509) 582-8900

A M Rod Weeders made by American Manufacturing Montana toll-free 1-800-345-2083 or 406-379-2676, Hogeland, MT

Older people at higher risk for food poisoning

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR Food poisoning can affect everyone, but older Americans are at a greater risk, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Extension food specialist said. Older people are especially at risk because as people age, stomach fluids become less acidic and microbes have a greater chance of surviving, said Julie Albrecht, food specialist in the university’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. “Stomach acid is the first line of defense against microbes,” Albrecht said. The Partnership for Food Safety Education has four core practices for safe food handling. They include: – Clean: Keep hands clean and wash surfaces often. – Separate: Keep raw meats separate to avoid crosscontamination. – Cook: Cook foods to their proper temperature, which are 145 degrees Fahrenheit for steaks and roasts and 160 degrees Fahrenheit for ground beef. – Chill: Refrigerate promptly. See this cold storage chart for proper storage times at http://www.fightbac.org/safefood-handling/chill. Albrecht said that even healthy older people still need to be concerned about food safety. “Many people believe that because they’re healthy, they’re not going to be at risk,” Albrecht said. Habits may also play a role. Albrecht said that elderly people may be at a higher risk of food poisoning due to them leaving food out for more than two hours. People need to be aware of how to properly protect themselves against microbes that can cause illness. “Microorganisms have been changing,” Albrecht said. “There are even some microorganisms that are causing food poisoning that didn’t cause it 30 years ago.” ##### My parents didn’t want to move to Florida, but they turned 60, and that’s the law. –Jerry Seinfeld ##### The trouble with retirement is that you never get a day off.

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Used Case IH 2388 Combine ade ! r g Up r lass u C Yo ess n i s u to B

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• Auger Extension • Hopper Extension • AFX Rotor • Rear Weight Kit • Rock Trap Chopper • 1345 Separator Hours • (AFS) Field Tracker

Buy or Lease to Own $24,345/yr - oac You Won’t Find A Nicer Machine!!! Available: 2015 Pickup Header MacDon 36-ft. header

1-888-453-2924 3400 Old Havre Highway, Great Falls, MT

Custom Swathing Tyler: 406-781-9712

Shelbi: 406-781-9713

As w o As L cre $12/a • Licensed and Insured • We Swath Statewide • GS3 Auto Steer • John Deere Swather • New 35-ft. Draper • Efficient Helps protect from sawfly and hail damage

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SWATHER FOR SALE International 8820 grain swather, 30-ft. grain draper header, diesel engine, field ready, 793 hours............................... $28,500

Call Richard Barber 406-567-2253 email: rbarber@itstriangle.com, Denton, MT

FORD TRACTOR FOR SALE

Ford 901 tractor, 3-pt. hitch, diesel, Select-O-Speed, power steering, 5 speed, live 540 PTO, draw bar, 1 rear hydraulic, blue & gray color, 2300+ hours. Asking................................ $2500 Ross Fitzgerald (406) 216-2032 • (406) 788-1443 (cell) • (406) 467-2032, Fairfield, MT

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Orange wheat blossom midge

They’re back!!!!!!!! Orange Wheat Blossom Midge Adults found in Lake and Flathead Counties A relatively new pest in spring wheat is getting special attention during June and July throughout much of Montana this year. The Orange Wheat Blossom Midge first caused economic damage during 2006 in the Flathead County, with spring wheat yield losses estimated at 1.5 million dollars. Since that time, in addition to the Flathead County, the wheat midge has been found in the North Central Triangle area and in Northeastern Montana. Pondera County reported low midge numbers in 2008, but economic levels were found in a number of fields in 2013, and over 12,000 acres had to be treated. The adult midge has already been found in Flathead and Lake Counties. Adult emergence occurs over an extended period of time, with peak emergence occurring from midJune to mid-July. The wheat midge adult looks like a small orange mosquito. The adult lays eggs on the growing spring wheat head. The eggs hatch and the larva move from the outer surface of the wheat head and begin feeding on the developing kernels. The wheat crop may look normal, but fields with heavy infestations may experience yield reductions of up to 90 percent or more. In order to determine the distribution and abundance of the midge in Montana, six Montana Agricultural Research Centers and 26 MSU Extension Offices are cooperating by placing pheromone traps at various locations throughout the state. Some local growers, Vo-Ag students and Ag industry representatives will also be involved in the initial monitoring project. The information they obtain will be posted on a new web site called the MSU Pest Management Network (http://pestweb.montana.edu/). This information is being made available so that small grain growers throughout the state can see if midge populations are present in their area and if the numbers warrant scouting their fields. The threshold value to initiate field scouting is when 10 adult midges are found in a trap over a 2 day period. Field scouting is needed to confirm that midges are present in the field at economic levels and that the crop is vulnerable to attack. These points are discussed in a new MSU MontGuide publication entitled Orange Wheat Blossom Midge. The midge MontGuide, and other helpful information, can be found on the Pest Management Network website. The 2014 Midge Monitoring Project is funded by the Montana Wheat and Barley Committee. For more information about the Orange Wheat Blossom Midge Monitoring Project, the new Midge MontGuide, or the Montana Pest Management Network, contact your local MSU Extension agent, your local MSU Agricultural Research Center or the following individuals: Dan Picard (daniel.picard@montana.edu), Brooke Bohannon (brooke. bohannon@montana.edu), Gadi Reddy (reddy@montana. edu), Bob Stougaard (rns@montana.edu), or Kevin Wanner (kwanner@montana.edu).

Few surprises in first WASDE projections for 2014/15

By Casey Chumrau, USW Market Analyst There were few surprises in USDA’s May 9 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report. The first official projections for marketing year 2014/15 in this report were in line with what most analysts expected. Although USDA expected both U.S. and global wheat production to decline from last year, the agency kept world supply estimates at near record levels that should remain sufficient to meet world demand. USDA predicted 2014/15 world wheat production would reach 697 million metric tons (MMT), down 2 percent from 2013/14 but still the second largest on record. Production decreases for Canada, the United States and Ukraine should be offset by increases in other regions, primarily Argentina, the agency noted. According to Statistics Canada, Canadian farmers plan to plant significantly less wheat than last year after the binbusting 2013/14 crop of 37.5 MMT. Canada will end the marketing year with unusually high stocks on hand. As a result, USDA expects the 2014/15 Canadian crop will fall to 28.5 MMT, much closer to the five-year average of 28.0 MMT. For the United States, USDA estimated U.S. production at 53.4 MMT, down 8 percent from last year and the smallest since 2006/07, if realized. USDA also predicted Ukrainian wheat production would fall 2.23 MMT to 20.0 MMT in 2014/15. In contrast, USDA estimated Argentina’s crop will rebound 19 percent to 12.5 MMT, still 3 percent below the five-year average. Government policies that limit export licenses and therefore increase risk for wheat farmers have resulted in much smaller crops the past two years. Lower global production combined with an estimated 187 MMT carryover from 2013/14 put USDA’s predicted total 2014/15 world wheat supply at 884 MMT. If realized, it would be less than 1 percent lower than last year and third highest behind the record 894 MMT crop grown in 2011/12. USDA expects the world’s consumers to use 696 MMT of those supplies in the new marketing year, down only slightly from a record 703 MMT in 2013/14. USDA estimated 128 MMT of wheat will be used as feed, down from 133 MMT last year and accounting for most of the total demand decline. Corn prices have not risen at the same pace as wheat the last few months, which has pushed feed demand back to corn. Lower import demand in several key countries could cause total world trade to fall an estimated 6 percent from last year’s record of 162 MMT to 152 MMT, according to USDA. For example, China imported an estimated 7.0 MMT in 2013/14, significantly higher than average, in order to bolster its domestic supplies. USDA expects Chinese wheat imports in 2014/15 will decrease to around the five-year average of 3.0 MMT. Larger domestic production year-over-year expected in Brazil and Mexico would also reduce import demand in 2014/15. USDA expects this reduced world trade to reduce export demand from six of the eight major wheat exporters, with only Argentina and Russia expected to increase sales. USDA expects a significant rebound in Argentinian exports after a smaller harvest led the government to limit export licenses in 2013/14. USDA estimated exports at 6.5 MMT in 2014/15, compared to 2.0 MMT last year and just below the five-year average of 6.6 MMT. Projected Russian exports increased from 18.2 MMT to 19.0 MMT in 2014/15, 29 percent greater than the five-year average. USDA expected that the rest of the major exporters would see a decline in exports compared to last year, including large decreases for the United States and European Union. USDA pegged total U.S. 2014/15 exports at 25.9 MMT, 12 percent below the five-year average. Significant and somewhat unusual demand from China and Brazil in 2013/14 helped U.S. exports surge well past initial expectations to 32.3 MMT. According to USDA’s initial report this year, the import demand in both of these countries will diminish in 2014/15. EU’s forecasted exports fall from 30.0 MMT last year to 27.5 MMT, but remain 20 percent greater than the five-year average of 22.9 MMT. Despite ongoing political tensions that could potentially disrupt future port operations, USDA expects Ukrainian exports to fall just 1.0 MMT to 8.5 MMT. If realized, it would be above the five-year average of 7.15 MMT and the third highest on record. If all these estimates hold, USDA expects 187 MMT of wheat will be in the bins to carry into 2015/16. The ending stocks projection would be up slightly from 2013/14 and 2 percent greater than the five-year average of 192 MMT. USDA estimates China will control about 33 percent of all stocks at the end of the year, continuing a recent trend.

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1964 American LaFrance 1500 gpm pumper, 6 cylinder gas Continental 820 CID engine, Spicer 5 speed manual transmission, 2- 200-ft. 1” electric hose reels, 1000 gpm monitor stand with fog nozzle, light bar, electric siren, ladder, suction hose. Bought new by City of Great Falls and sold to Denton Fire Dept. Used by Denton until retired in 2009. Stored inside since then and is a workable fire truck. Pictures available. Asking............................................. $6500

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Someone to heavy harrow 700 acres of CRP Needs to be done before September 30. Call Brodie Gollehon, (406) 466-2703, Choteau, MT

FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Crust Buster 31-ft. double offset hydraulic fold disc...................$12,000 Schulte 526 26-ft. rotary cutter/shredder....................................$22,000 Vermeer 605H round baler.............................................................$3000 Steel bed round bale carrier, 26-ft. 14 bale capacity......................$1500 3- Waynegard 10x10 steel overhead 5 section garage doors with Lift Master openers. each..................................................................$300

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Beaverhead River Bioengineering Workshop and Bank Restoration Demonstration continued from page c33

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Traditionally, many techniques emphasized using large rock (riprap) and/or large wood to stabilize the banks. However, with the recent increases in fuel prices, and limited availability of rock in many areas of Montana, the costs of those materials have skyrocketed, to the point that many landowners can’t afford those techniques. This willow, bioengineering technique, used mostly native materials readily available in the vicinity of the project area (willow is very common in most of Montana’s streams and wetlands). This was a cooperative project with FWP and the Beaverhead Watershed Committee taking the lead. The Beaverhead Conservation District sponsored much of the costs with a Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) 223 grant. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) provided grant money and the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) also contributed money and resources. A special thanks

goes to Tom Miller, R.E. Miller and Sons, who contributed all the machine time for the project. Some other advantages of utilizing this technique, is that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recognizes the ecological advantage of restoring riparian/aquatic communities with native plant materials. Because of that, their 404 permitting process usually doesn’t require additional compensatory mitigation for bank stabilization projects, that if required, can add considerable complexity and cost to projects. The use of any bioengineering technique for bank stabilization projects, is in general, better received by all permitting entities and can result in a streamlined permitting process. For more information contact: Jeff Ryan, DEQ (406) 444-4626 jeryan@mt.gov Matt Jaeger, FWP (406) 683-9310 mjaeger@ mt.gov Katie Tackett, Beaverhead Watershed Committee(406) 988-0191 beaverheadwatershed@gmail.com

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Gysler 60-ft. chisel plow........................................... $4500 Westfield 71-ft., 13” hydraulic swing auger.............. $6500 Brandt 60-ft., 10” swing auger.................................. $3000 Rem 2700 grain vac, 220 hours............................. $15,000 7000 watt diesel generator........................................ $1500 Ford diesel motor........................................................ $800 3-pt. bale spear........................................................... $800

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Alice Burchack, Extension, discusses butter making with students.

Soilmover scrapers for sale

Soilmover 1425R scraper, 141/4-yd., drawbar hitch. Used only 600 hours. Soilmover 325 scraper, 31/4-yd., has front dolly, very good condition.

Students participate in Ag Days celebrations Ag Days was celebrated in May by elementary students from the Shelby, Sunburst and rural schools (Galata and Rimrock Colony). This annual event is sponsored by Toole County Extension and the Toole County Conservation District, and volunteers provided instruction on several topics. The Sunburst event was hosted by the school on May 14 . Extension staff provided two stations and shared their knowledge of making butter with Alice Burchak…lots of shakin’ goin’ on; and “Eggsellent” with Joe Parks, all you wanted to know about eggs. Barb Broberg, Charlotte and Gwen Marshall, and Jean Clark, all WIFE members, showed students how to make noodles…beginning by grinding their own flour. Misty Vermulm and Heidi Fluery, NRCS, told the kids about the need for healthy soils to grow healthy plants and food. Tiffany Lindsey and Ula Omdahl provided farm animals

for the petting zoo…this station is always popular with the kids. Pictures were taken by Danielle O’Neill, the new Administrator of the RC&D (Resource, Conservation and Development). Thanks go to Dan Nau and his staff for a wonderful day. Peggy Taylor and the Shelby elementary school hosted their event on May 19. The same stations (above) were presented with some changes. The animals didn’t make the trip to Shelby; Dorene Gillespie joined the WIFE group in noodle making; and Mariah Sheble, Extension, provided a station on bugs…those little critters all kids like and most adults dislike. Photos were taken by Marlene Moon, Toole Co. CD Administrator. Everyone had a great time, so thanks to Taylor and her staff for their assistance. Extension and the Conservation District would like to thank all the volunteers and schools for their participation.

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Joe Parks, Toole Co. Extension agent, provides an “eggselent” presentation.

New booklet highlights plants native to region

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Call Hadley’s Excavating at (406) 253-9675 By University of Wyoming Extension or email: yellowiron4hire@yahoo.com for pictures Regionally native plants that mix attitude and altitude with beauty are showcased in a new publication from the University of Wyoming (UW). These plants will weather Wyoming’s worst. COMBINES & HEADERS FOR SALE “Plants with Altitude: Regionally Native Plants for Wyo2- John Deere 7720 combines, all factory updates, always shedded, low hours, field ready. Each......$13,500 obo ming Gardens,” B-1255, provides physical descriptions John Deere 925 25-ft. header..........................................................................................................................$6500 and unique characteristics of more than 50 perennials in Older John Deere pickup header with sun pickup attachment........................................................................$1500 addition to water need, sun exposure, native ranges, plant John Deere 535 baler with net wrap, good shape...........................................................................................$5000 family and height and width. When applicable, icons denote Call 406-590-7267 or email: stepfam@3riversdbs.net animal resistance and pollinator attraction. “The plants were chosen by the authors,” said Jennifer Thompson of University of Wyoming Extension and one Rams!! of the writers. “They are regionally native plants that are ms!! a R attractive, relatively easy to get ahold of and that have performed well in our gardens, which are in challenging environments.” Collaborators are the UW Biodiversity Institute, the Laramie Garden Club, Barnyards & Backyards Rural Living in Wyoming and UW Extension. For the FIRST time we are offering the following: Thompson had bounced around the idea of a regionally native booklet for some time. She had grown regionally 4 50 head Genelink/Targee cross Feb./Mar. born ram lambs, native plants in her gardens and landscapes – especially super thick and fancy, dams and sires all graded 21.7 micron 2013 clip those that required few inputs, including water. 4 50 head Genelink Feb./Mar. born ram lambs “Many western native plants make super plants for gar4 Genelink yearling rams also available. dens,” said Thompson. “These plants are fun to grow and rather fascinating to watch.” Book NOW for Fall pickup!! They support a number of pollinators, and Thompson See the Genelink story at www.PetersonSheepCo.com said she abandoned her hummingbird feeder after several years of growing many of the plants in the booklet. PETERSON SHEEP CO. “Hummingbirds ignored it and spent their time visiting Lemmon, SD • 701-376-3115 and fighting over the penstemons and other flowers,” she noted. Thompson found others interested in such plants, were willing to write descriptions and whose organizations were able to contribute financially or with people Call NOW power. to simplifiy Those include Dorothy Tuthill, botanist and associyour grain ate director, and Brenna Marhandling! sicek, project coordinator, both of the UW Biodiversity Institute, and Amy Fluet of the Laramie Garden Club. The UW Biodiversity Institute created a booklet companion website at http:// wyomingnativegardens.org. Many of the plants are now in the horticultural trade and are at quality local and regional nurseries or online, said Thompson. “Others are not particu- One upfront cost for a lifetime of safe & simple grain larly hard to start from seed, handling! and we have provided some key instructions in the guide - Revitalize and rejuvenate your existing bin. on how to do so,” she said. - Built in the USA A limited supply of book- Overhead Structures available for Load Out Operations lets are available across the - Fully customized design to fit your specific gine no matter state at local UW Extension, the age or brand! conservation district and weed and pest control district - Save your health, time, and labor! offices. They also can be purchased for $5 at the UW Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center, 10th and Lewis St., Laramie. Free downloads from UW Extension are available by going to www. uwyo.edu/ces and clicking Publications on the left-hand side, enter B-1255, and follow the prompts. Hard copies can be purchased for $5 plus GIVE US A CALL TODAY $3 shipping and handling. 877-866-6744 Click Request Copy.

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By Dr. Michelle Arnold, DVM- Ruminant Extension Veterinarian (UKVDL), University of Kentucky There is mounting concern in KY regarding the identification and subsequent movement of “BVD‐PI” animals into livestock sales. The BVD virus is primarily believed to cause immunosuppression and contribute to substantial respiratory disease and death loss in the stocker/backgrounder sector. Unfortunately, with increased awareness and use of a simple, inexpensive diagnostic test to identify PI animals, the question of what to do with a positive calf must be addressed. Adding to the dilemma is the unprecedented price of calves in the markets today ‐ it is not an exaggeration to say that a $1000 steer can become essentially worthless due to the positive result of a $3 test. Often the reaction to a positive test in a newly purchased calf is to sell the test positive animal as quickly as possible in a livestock auction ‐ much like getting rid of a “hot potato”‐ to keep from spreading BVD to other calves on the farm and to minimize financial loss. The problem is if these PI calves are purchased a second time and end up causing or contributing to a large respiratory outbreak with high morbidity (sickness) and mortality (death), who is at fault? The State Veterinarian has deemed it necessary to stop the “dumping” of positive calves on the market to the best of his ability and authority. To that end, KY laboratories must report positive test results to the Office of the State Veterinarian (OSV). Upon receiving those results, the OSV will: 1. Contact the owner/attending veterinarian regarding the current status and location of the animal. 2. Provide an opportunity for the owner to understand the impact of the disease and the laws governing the State Veterinarian’s response. 3. Present options to the owner for managing the cattle involved: a) Isolate and retest in 2-3 weeks to confirm the diagnosis. b) Transport to slaughter with OSV permit. c) Isolate either on owner’s farm or at permitted feedlot and feed to slaughter only. d) Euthanize and dispose of by an approved method. Test positive animal is not to be sold, given away, or transported without approval of the State Vet. Given the importance of this issue, it is essential to understand what a “PI” truly is and how one is found. The problem begins on the farm of the cow/calf producer or heifer developer. If a pregnant cow or heifer is infected with the BVD virus between 42‐125 days of gestation, her unborn calf contracts the virus and is never able to get rid of it for the rest of its life. When this calf is born, it is “persistently infected” or a “PI” calf and can be considered a “carrier” of the virus for the duration of its lifetime. The “PI” animals are the reason BVD disease continues. They are the primary source of virus transmission because they shed an extremely high number of virus particles throughout their lives. A PI animal is a virus factory, producing millions of virus particles in all body secretions including feces, urine, saliva, nasal discharge, milk, semen, uterine secretions, and aborted membranes. These contaminated body fluids are deposited on the grass, in ponds, watering troughs, feed troughs virtually everywhere the animal goes. Although it is often assumed that PI calves are stunted, will grow poorly and usually die young, some are absolutely normal and will survive well into adulthood and have calves. Unfortunately, if a PI female gets pregnant her offspring will be a PI calf 100% of the time. This is important because if one PI calf is out in the pasture constantly shedding virus during breeding season, many (if not all) of the cows will be exposed during the highest risk time. This is especially true of seasonal breeding because contact with a single PI calf can infect a large proportion of cows in the first trimester. In reality, the virus is much more of a problem at the cow/ calf level than the stocker/backgrounder level. To answer the question if BVDV is circulating in the herd, a producer must be aware of what is going on within his herd and keep accurate records to determine if at high or low risk. Ask yourself this series of questions: 1. Does my herd have poor reproductive performance (high infertility) despite good nutrition and fertile bulls (if AI is not practiced)? a. Is there a decrease in overall pregnancy rate and % pregnant after the first service? b. Are there more abortions, stillbirths, neonatal deaths, and weak calves than usual? c. Are cows returning to heat more often than expected? continued on page c50

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2. Do I see any physical abnormalities (dummy calves, eye defects, cleft palate) in the calves at birth? 3. Do I have unexplained suckling (baby) calf loss due to pneumonia or scours? 4. Do I introduce new cattle (including bulls) into the herd without testing for BVD? 5. Do feeder calves or the neighbor’s herd come in contact (fence line) with my lactating herd? 6. Is there a significant population of wild animals (such as deer) on my farm? 7. Have I neglected to vaccinate my cattle against BVD? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, your herd is at risk for BVD (the more “yes” answers, the higher the risk). Your goal should be to know with certainty if the virus is in your herd and, if found, work to eliminate it. If you answered “no” to all of the questions, your herd is at low risk for BVD so your goal is to keep the herd free of the virus and stop it if it is introduced. In either case, the tools of diagnostic testing, vaccination, and biosecurity will all be needed to accomplish your individual herd goal. Diagnostic testing for BVDV is important for two distinct reasons. The first reason is to find out if the virus is causing a clinical disease problem in your herd. Sending any aborted fetuses and membranes, stillbirths and/or dead calves to a laboratory will help to confirm the presence of the virus. The second and perhaps most important reason to test is to identify any PI cattle in order to remove or isolate them before they spread the virus and infect other cattle. Recall that PI (persistently infected) calves result when a cow is infected with the BVD virus between 42‐125 days of gestation or if a PI cow has a calf. Once the calf is born, it sheds millions of virus particles in all of its body secretions throughout its life. Therefore it is crucial to get these PI animals away from any cows/heifers in the first trimester of pregnancy and stop the creation of new PI calves. The most commonly used sample for identifying PI cattle is skin, usually taken as an ear notch. Blood (serum) can also be used but not in young stock (calves less than 3 months old). If you suspect BVD virus is in your herd and you want to initiate testing, remember to: 1. Test calves early preferably before placing the bull in a breeding group if possible in order to remove PI calves from cows/heifers in the early stages of pregnancy 2. Test all calves and, if positive, isolate and retest in 3 weeks to confirm the result; if (+) then euthanize the calf and test the dam. Remove (+) dams either by slaughter (with OSV permit) or euthanasia. 3. Test any open cow if her calf died or was sold untested. Slaughter positives. 4. Test all bulls and replacement heifers (purchased or raised). Slaughter positives. 5. For Pregnant cows‐test calf when it is born. If calf is positive, retest to confirm; euthanize calf if (+) then test cow. 6. Quarantine and test all purchased pregnant cows and, if negative, they can join the herd. However, bear in mind her calf could still be a PI so, when her calf is born, test her calf and, if positive, isolate the cow/calf pair and retest calf to confirm; then euthanize calf if (+). 7. Any BVD ELISA positive test result (at the UKVDL) should be confirmed by segregating the animal and retesting ear notch or blood drawn at least 3 weeks after the first sample. True PI animals will still be positive after 3 weeks. Other laboratories may have different protocols so check with your veterinarian or laboratory on the need for confirmatory testing. Remember PIs are considered defective and there is a moral and ethical obligation to dispose of these animals without returning them to commerce. To aid in the control of BVDV, effective vaccines are available to combine with management practices in order to prevent/limit its introduction into the herd. For heifers and open cows, modified‐live vaccines should be given 4‐6 weeks prior to breeding season to reduce the risk of reproductive problems and fetal infection. The herd should receive at minimum an annual vaccination with at least 5‐way viral protection and Leptospirosis. Calves should be vaccinated after 4 months of age; ideally with 2 doses of a modified‐live vaccine given at least 2 weeks apart (observe label warnings regarding nursing calves or consult your veterinarian). Consult your veterinarian for specific recommendations for your herd. Other important management practices to reduce the risk of BVDV include: 1. Screen newly purchased cattle for the presence of the virus (submit ear notch or serum) and isolate until the results continued on page c51

Pinkeye in cattle

By Richard F. Randle, DVM, UNL Extension Beef Cattle Veterinarian Pinkeye is a highly contagious infectious disease affecting the eyes of cattle. This common disease can vary in its severity from year to year.   Although pinkeye rarely causes the death of affected cattle it can cause substantial losses to the cattle industry through decreased weight gain, lowered milk production, and treatment costs. Pinkeye is known to occur at all seasons of the year and in all breeds of cattle but is most common during the summer months. Pinkeye can occur in one or both eyes. Excessive weeping of the affected eye and closure due to pain are the two signs most commonly observed. As the disease progresses, the cornea becomes cloudy or white. An ulcer frequently develops near the center of the cornea. The course of the infection may run for 4 to 8 weeks, or even longer.   Pinkeye is primarily caused by Moraxella bovis (M. bovis) however multiple organisms such as Mycoplasma bovoculi and IBR virus have been found in eye infections resembling pinkeye. Other factors instrumental in causing eye irritation, thereby allowing for invasion of M. bovis and subsequent disease, are excessive ultraviolet light (sunlight), the face fly, plant material, and dust. Pinkeye is caused by a combination of factors. Dry, dusty environmental conditions or wet, warm environmental conditions play a role. Taller grass and seedheads can damage the eyes. The wet, warm conditions also lead to heavier fly populations that irritate the eyes and spread the organisms.   The face fly has been associated with an increased incidence of pinkeye in recent years. Research at the University of Nebraska’s West Central Research and Extension Center has demonstrated that face fly feeding produces mechanical injury to the conjunctiva and spreads IBR virus and Moraxella bovis from animal to animal as the fly feeds on eye and nose secretions of cattle. Flies not only serve as irritants as they feed on secretions from the eye they also serve as a means of transmitting M. bovis from infected to non-infected animals. The infection can also be spread by direct contact when the eye secretions of an infected animal are rubbed into the eye of an uninfected animal.   Vitamin A deficiency and inadequate protein intake may be other factors that possibly contribute to lessened resistance to eye infections. Vitamin A deficiency results in excessive watering of the eye, night blindness, and may cause cloudiness of the cornea in severe cases, giving the eyeball a dry, lusterless appearance.   A good control program should incorporate procedures to reduce initial eye irritation. An intensive fly control program is essential to limit the spread of pinkeye in a herd of cattle. Cattle often have grass or weed seeds in their eyes, and these materials no doubt irritate the eye and contribute to the development of pinkeye. Cattle with pinkeye can be helped by prompt treatment. There are other infections that look like pinkeye so it is recommended that you consult with your veterinarian to assist you in the diagnosis and treatment of pinkeye.

(BVDV): What is “PI”? continued from page c50

are known. Remember that pregnant cows may be test negative for BVDV but the unborn fetus may be PI so you must test the cow and her newborn calf. 2. Show cattle should be isolated 3‐4 weeks after returning to the farm. 3. Test new bulls before they are used (virus can live in the semen). 4. Prevent potentially BVDV contaminated objects (boots/ vehicles/equipment) from entering the premise. 5. Limit wildlife interaction with the cows if possible. 6. Vaccinate the herd annually with modified live vaccine to maintain immunity in the event of exposure. If using killed vaccine, precisely follow label directions regarding boosters. 7. Manage pastures to minimize fence line contact with other cattle, especially during early pregnancy. Consult with your local veterinarian on the best way to detect BVDV on your farm as well as to assess the most biologically appropriate and cost‐effective control measures. Successful control will result in improved productivity, reproductive performance, health, and ultimately economic return. Removal of PI calves while on the farm will reduce sickness and death for stocker/backgrounder operations and remove the need for regulatory action at the state level. The only way a good control program will work within our state is for all of us to be on board and willing to work out a solution. Decisions must be made on how to fund BVD elimination programs as well as how to best carry them out but it is well within our ability if it becomes a priority.

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By Sepp Jannotta, MSU News Service Certis USA, a top manufacturer of biological pesticides, announced recently that a disease-fighting bacterium discovered at Montana State University is now heading for regulatory review in the U.S. and Canada, a final hurdle to bringing the technology to market. Certis USA’s disease-fighting agent BmJ WG was discovered and named “Bacillus mycoides isolate J” by Barry Jacobsen, professor of plant sciences and plant pathology in MSU’s College of Agriculture. After isolating BmJ from healthy leaves in an otherwise disease-ridden sugar beet field in 1994, Jacobsen has shown that this naturally occurring bacterium is beneficial in fighting bacterial, viral and fungal diseases in a variety of crops. It works by activating the plants’ own immune defenses in a phenomenon known as systemic acquired resistance, or SAR. “This is a technology that could save farmers around the world millions of dollars by providing disease control when used alone, reducing fungicide use when used in combination with fungicides and by helping to manage fungicideresistance outbreaks,” Jacobsen said. Certis USA’s move to put BmJ up for review by the Environmental Protection Agency, as well as the California Department of Pesticide Registration and the Pest Management Regulatory Agency of Health Canada, comes after two years of intensive field trials coordinated by Certis USA against diseases in key crops. Jacobsen said the trials included his research group at MSU, as well as scientists from universities and private groups across the country. “I’ve been extremely impressed with the team that Certis has working on BmJ,” Jacobsen said of testing efforts that have been ongoing in North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Texas, California, Idaho and Washington. “These are top people in the (plant pathology) field, and they have shown efficacy data that confirms how well it’s working. I knew it worked but I didn’t know it worked on some of the things they tested it on.” Building on data from earlier trials by Jacobsen and collaborators targeting Cercospora leaf spot of sugar beets, potato virus Y and other important crop diseases, the Certis USA field development team found that BmJ is able to control gummy stem blight on cucurbits (family that includes watermelons, pumpkins and cucumbers), downy mildew on leafy vegetables, late and early blights of potatoes and bacterial leaf spot diseases of tomatoes and peppers. Michael Dimock, director of field development at Certis USA, said, based on the levels of disease control attained in trials, the proposed labeling includes uses on potatoes, sugar beets, cucurbits, fruiting vegetables, lettuce, spinach and pecans. “Over the last two years, we have expanded our focus and the result is that we’ve put in a label proposal to the EPA that considers a much wider array of crops because we’ve seen a broader spectrum of efficacy than we’d ever seen before,” Dimock said. BmJ’s potential to tap an international market across a wide swath of the agricultural spectrum represents a major win for the land-grant university system’s goal of bringing technology to the citizens, said Rebecca Mahurin, director of MSU’s Office of Technology Transfer. After investigating a Sidney sugar beet field overrun with Cercospora leaf spot 20 years ago, Jacobsen and his collaborators isolated more than 300 Bacillus bacteria found on the healthy leaves. They were looking for one that was special. Jacobsen found it in Bacillus mycoides isolate J (the J marked its place in the team’s A-B-C list of different Bacillus mycoides bacteria). Jacobsen and his team spent more than a decade examining its disease-fighting effects on sugar beets and potatoes. Along the way, in 2003, BmJ was licensed to Montana Microbial Products. In 2012, because of its expertise with biopesticides, Certis USA was selected in a sublicensing agreement to manufacture and market BmJ. “We are so pleased with the news that BmJ is entering this phase,” Mahurin said. “Getting to this final step of bringing this MSU technology to farmers in Montana and around the world represents quite a huge investment of time and resources for Certis. It also validates two decades that Dr. Jacobsen has dedicated to BmJ, as well as the invaluable contributions from Cliff Bradley and Montana Microbial Products.” In all, MSU holds seven patents related to BmJ. Jacobsen describes plants’ reaction to an initial detection of potentially pathogenic microorganisms as a “switchcontinued on page c53

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ing on” of resistance genes, causing a cascade of metabolic responses to limit infection and disease development. In the case of BmJ, something amazing happens – it switches on one particular gene, the NPR1 gene, which is found in most plants. When the NPR1 gene is turned on, it sets in motion a whole range of defenses for the plant, a prime example of induced resistance. “Within five minutes of that bacillus spore being on the plant leaf, the plant knows it’s there and it starts its (SAR) defense reactions,” Jacobsen said. “It reacts by producing hydrogen peroxide and some other things and this thickens cell walls and makes it more difficult for a pathogen to infect. Within a day, it starts to produce enzymes that attack fungi and bacteria. And it is very effective on some viruses as well.” While some microbial biofungicides have been reported to also have moderate SAR activity, BmJ is unique in that it works entirely as a microbial SAR activator with no direct antagonistic effect on plant pathogens. BmJ induces the same genetic resistance pathway as the class of chemical SAR inducers known as benzothiadiazoles, but for longer periods and with lower risk of phytotoxicity. These characteristics make BmJ a valuable tool for use in fungicide-resistance management programs, Jacobsen said. “Because BmJ acts so differently from most fungicides, with no direct action against a specific pathogen target site, it has great potential for use in disease management programs designed to reduce the risk and consequences of fungicide resistance,” Dimock said. “In fact, Dr. Jacobsen’s fieldwork over the past decade has already demonstrated the utility of BmJ in programs for management of fungicide-resistant Cercospora leaf spot in sugar beets. We expect to see similar benefits in other crops where resistance to conventional fungicides presents a serious challenge. Certis USA has found BmJ to be compatible with a wide range of pesticides, including triazole, EDBC and QoI class fungicides and a wide range of insecticides, making it ideal for use in integrated pest management programs. The Certis USA team found disease control to be equal to commercial standards when BmJ is used in combination with low rates of fungicides or in alternating programs where BmJ replaces half the fungicide used in fungicide-alone programs. Certis USA expects that BmJ will be approved by the Organic Materials Review Institute and EPA for use on organic crops, Dimock said. In more recent MSU research, Jacobsen and his group have shown an application of BmJ prior to harvest can offer some control of post-harvest decay of sugarbeets and potatoes. Jacobsen said it could also prove invaluable for treating an array of post-harvest diseases in berries and other highvalue products that currently need treatment with fungicide to prevent molding during storage. “I think it will be a very exciting product for those growers, both traditional and organic farmers, who want an effective biological control that works for a range of crops,” Jacobsen said. “This will give them a tool unlike anything they’ve ever had.” ##### Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too. –Greg, age 8

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By Dr. Kenny Burdine and Dr. Greg Halich, University of Kentucky (or holds back their own heifers), they make With cattle inventory at levels not seen an investment that requires multiple years since the early 1960’s and a massive corn to pay back. Ultimately, breeding stock is crop in the bin from 2013, it seems approan asset that requires a significant upfront priate to evaluate the future of US cattle cost, yields a return over the course of some numbers. Numerous factors have affected productive life, and then has a salvage or cattle numbers over the last several years cull value in the end. Producers make this and undoubtedly those, and many more, will investment requiring some reasonable redetermine when we start to see expansion of the US cow-herd. The chart to the left turn over the course of that cow’s productive depicts USDA-NASS January 1 beef cow life. Put simply, current profit levels matter, numbers from 1920 to 2014. While there but long-term profit expectations are what has been obvious variation in inventory really drive the expansion decision. from year-to-year, a clear upward trend can Profit Expectations get “Bid-into” be seen from the 1930’s to the mid-1970’s, Breeding Stock Values followed by a sharp and then more gradual In additional to the overall strength reversal that of the cattle has continmarket, anued until toother facday. tor driving W h e n heifer values thinking involves the about cow capitalizaherd expantion of assion, it imsets. While portant to it is true note that no that breedsingle facing stock is tor drives an a long term individual capital inproducer ’s vestment, it decision to is also true expand or rethat the valduce the size ue of breedof their cow herd. Producers respond to a ing stock is heavily influenced by profitabilwide array of market signals and operate ity expectations. When profitability in the within a wide range of constraints. The cow-calf sector increases, so does the cost purpose of this article is to discuss some of replacement females (and mature cows), key factors that will likely impact producer as those heifers are likely to yield a greater decisions to expand their herds over the next positive cash flow over their productive few years. lives. This is an additional reason why bred Expansion Occurs at the Cow-Calf heifers are selling for so much more today Level than they were 5 years ago. The related This should be obvious, but it is someimpact on heifer calf values also has the times easy to forget that the beef cattle secpotential to stall expansion as those heifers tor remains one of the most segmented in calves increase in value. The first expense all of agriculture. While there are examples of heifer retention is the value of the heifer of vertical integration in the beef sector, it that is not sold at weaning time. is still primarily comprised of a large numGreater Risk Leads to Greater Return ber of independent operations and this is Requirements especially true at the cow-calf level. While Since breeding stock represent a longfeedlot profitability and retail beef prices term investment, producers expand with are certainly important to the overall beef an expectation of a positive return on this system, expansion can only occur at the investment. Just like any other investment, cow-calf level. These factors only impact producers will compare this expected recow numbers when signals are sent back turn to that of other investments such as through the segmented beef system and other farm enterprises, mutual funds, stocks, cow-calf operators choose to hold heifers. bonds, CDs, etc. They will choose to invest Collectively, it is the cow-calf industry that in their cow herd when the expected return determines the number of cows in producreaches a suitable level for the amount of tion and the number of calves that hit the risk they perceive. Most producers perceive market each year. greater risk in livestock production than was Producers Respond to Profits, Not present 10-20 years ago as they have dealt Prices with a lot of variability in both cattle and Often it is assumed that producers expand input prices. Higher perceived risk means when prices reach a certain level, but this that producers are likely to have higher is an oversimplification. Prices don’t tell us return requirements for the next expansion any more about profitability than one’s inphase than they did the previous one. come does about their financial status. Costs Cattle Compete With Other Land Uses matter just as much. While it is true that calf The last few years have done an excellent and feeder cattle prices are at historically job illustrating a basic economic principle high levels, it is also true that production – units of production are allocated to their costs have also risen dramatically. In order most profitable use. In many states like Kenfor the market to send an expansionary tucky, we have historically run cattle and signal to producers, it is not enough that produced hay on ground that was suitable prices rise. Prices must rise by enough to for row crop production. As the expected translate to increased profits at the cow-calf profitability of corn and soybean producproduction level. tion increased over the last several years, Breeding Stock is a Long-term Capital much of this land has become increasingly Investment attractive to grain crop producers. The reToo often we discuss cow-calf operations sult has been an increase in land rents (and as though they make decisions year-to-year, land values), to levels that cattle production when expansion decisions take a longsimply cannot compete with in many areas term outlook. Cows are likely to remain in of the state. As a result, many of these acres production for ten years or more. When a were placed into row-crop production. producer purchases additional bred heifers continued on page C64

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1995 John Deere 8970 (400 engine hp) PowerShift transmission, 4 hydraulics, 520/85R42 duals................................................$69,500 1989 John Deere 8760 3 hydraulics, 20.8x38 duals................................................$39,500

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2012 Amity 2500 beet harvester, 6 row, 24” steerable, row finder........................$59,500 2004 Amity beet harvester, 6 row, steerable, row finder...............................................$33,500 Artsway 9420 beet harvester, 6 row, 24”, row finder, rear steer...............................$14,500 2007 Amity defoliator, 9 row, steerable.$14,500 2005 Amity defoliator, 6 row, steerable.$11,500

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2014 NILE Sanctioned Ranch Rodeo Circuit

This year eight rodeos from across the region have sanctioned with NILE. These sanctioned rodeos have the opportunity to send their top placing team to compete at the NILE Ranch Rodeo Finals in October. The circuit of NILE sanctioned ranch rodeos kicks off June 21 with two rodeos on the eastern side of Montana. The 8th annual Custer Ranch Rodeo will be held at 2 pm th in the Custer Arena in Custer, Montana and is preceded by a Ranch Horse Competition and Youth Ranch Rodeo. The starting at 1:00 pm Neal Hermanson Memorial Ranch Rodeo at the Richland County Fairgrounds in Sidney, Montana begins at 2 pm and is held in conjunction with a ranch horse competition. The third week of July provides three opportunities for teams to compete in NILE sanctioned ranch rodeos. Friday, July 18 the Fourth Annual Forsyth Ranch Rodeo will be held at the Rosebud-Treasure County Fairgrounds in Forsyth, Montana with a 7 pm performance. This ranch rodeo is held in conjunction with the Rosebud-Treasure County Fair, promising four days of activities and events for all ages, including Charlie Daniels Band concert. Saturday, July 19, cowboys and spectators have their choice of two ranch rodeos on the western side of Montana. The Marias Fair Ranch Rodeo in Shelby begins at noon with a PRCA rodeo and concert by Chance McKinney held in the evening. The Bozeman Roundup Ranch Rodeo is held at 6:30 pm at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds-Anderson Outdoor Arena and is preceded by Big Sky Thunder Draft Horse Exhibition and ranch rodeo calcutta. The Big Sky Roundup Ranch Rodeo and Glasgow Rodeo Committee Old Mill Ranch Rodeo are both slated for SaturCOMMERCIAL GRADING day, August 2. Held during the Montana State Fair in Great Falls, Montana, the 2nd Annual Big Sky Roundup Ranch Rodeo begins at 11 am. The Glasgow Rodeo Committee Old Mill Ranch Rodeo will begin with a Calcutta at 4 pm followed by ranch rodeo performance. This rodeo is part FAX 406-423-5665 of a host of activities and events of the Northeast Montana 101 Indian Butte Road Fair and Rodeo and will be held at the Northeast Montana Moccasin, MT 59462 Fairgrounds in Glasgow. The 2014 Wyoming State Finals Ranch Rodeo will be Saturday, August 16 at 1 pm in the Ford Grandstand Arena on the Wyoming State Fairgrounds in Douglas, Wyoming. Be sure to stick around after the rodeo for the Chris Cagle concert in the evening. The PCS Club Ranch Rodeo is the final sanctioned rodeo for 2014. Slated for Sunday, August 31, this ranch rodeo will begin at 2 pm at the Traffton Arena in Malta, Montana. The teams represent the sanctioned rodeo that they took the top place in and participate in the NILE Ranch Rodeo Finals as the very best teams in the region who embody real working ranches. The winning team at the NILE Ranch Rodeo Finals has the opportunity to compete at the Working Ranch Gateway to Yellowstone National Park and historical downtown Red Lodge, Montana. Great summer and winter Cowboys Association’s recreation area. Pristine, upscale 3500 sq. ft. farmhouse with 3 bedroom & 3.5 baths on private 10.5 acres with 300World Finals held in Noft. Rock Creek frontage and 1/2 acre pond off your huge back deck. Oversized 4-car garage/shop, PLUS 7000 sq. ft. vember in Amarillo, TX. professional grade car machine shop or barn with all concrete flooring & in-floor radiant heat, living quarters, 2 baths The NILE believes in and office, 2 bridge cranes. Lots of room for all your toys. Excellent property for the car collector, tractor enthusiast Ranch Rodeos because they or could be a great horse barn. Priced well to sell at $1,399,000. exemplify the truest form of Call Listing Agent, Cindy Dunham – 406-425-0182 our heritage seen only on a working ranch. We encourage you to come out and take in one of these upcoming Ranch Rodeos and join us for the grand finale in October! For more information and a complete calendar of events, visit www.TheNile. org.

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Dr. Rodney Kott, retired MSU Extension sheep specialist, visits with Dave McEwen of Galata and Diane Warner of Sun River during the May 13 Wool Pool in Choteau. Area producers brought their wool to Choteau where it was weighed and samples by MSU Extension wool lab specialists to determine the wool’s grade and grower’s price. Nearly 100 bags of wool (over 40,000 pounds) from the area pool will be shipped to Jordan, Montana where it will be collectively marketed with other Montana wool to international markets. Photo by Kari Lewis, MSU Extension.

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Dairy Focus: N.D. has rich dairy history

By J.W. Schroeder, Dairy Specialist, NDSU Extension Service Coming off a successful NDSU sports season, I am reminded Call (406) 546-1879, Victor, Montana of the passionate speeches from coaches when my son was a high school grad looking at colleges. One of the resounding and repeated impressions (for me, at least), was the importance of “tradition” and how the efforts of those before us built a program of success. In 2014, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the SmithLever Act, which established the Cooperative Extension Service, a state-by-state national network of educators who extend university-based research and knowledge to the people. The Smith-Lever Act has stimulated innovative research and vital educational programs for youth and adults through progressive information delivery systems that improve lives and shaped a nation. So what does that have to do with tradition? On May 8, the day the Smith-Lever Act was signed in 1914, we will celebrate another tradition: helping people put knowlPre Plant - Chemfallow - Crop edge to work. We have much to be thankful for today related to education, and most of it is not from our doing but from those who have Liquid Fertilizer Application gone before us. What hardly seems possible during the year of this momentous event in our educational history is that I will Terry Tomsheck 406-450-8013 or Rex Tomsheck 406-450-1252 begin my 39th year as an Extension educator. Serving the Golden Triangle and surrounding areas For me, names such as Clarence Olson (1947-1961) and George Fisher (1961-1988), two Extension dairy specialists (Extension dairymen back then) conjure up memories of people who devoted their lives and vocation to extending knowledge from the university (or Ag College, as it was known) to the citizens of our state and region. They would tell you, as would I, that the participation of producer families, citizens in your community, rather than our efforts, is what Bob Welker makes our jobs rewarding and Shelby, MT “It’s simple. We can memorable. Their innovations, count on this system. It volunteerism and adaption of gives us the reliability that ideas are where the real education begins. what is going on behind Many family names come the tractor on the air to mind. The list of them is seeder is what we want too long for me to try to mento happen or we’ll be tion here for fear of leaving notified.” out the obvious ones. But you know who they are: They’re in your communities, churches, schools, local boards, etc. Dairying has changed immensely in the last 100 years. In 1934, North Dakota had more dairy than beef cattle. A big effort was made to bring people to the state to dairy. But as technology replaced the scoop shovel, one person Simplicity Reliability Installation could care for more animals with more speed and precision. So we’ve seen a reduction in the number of families in all of agriculture. I share this with you in a quest for more notable historical events that relate to dairying in North Dakota and put out this call for you to share some of your stories and picAcoustic sensors detect when Wireless interface between the tures. Granted, I am not much iPad with easy to use and how much material is flowing ECUs and display in the cab results of a historian, but I admittedly Wireless Blockage App Two mounting options in fewer cables in the cab and less enjoy learning more about wiring exposed to harsh weather the history of our state and its cultures. Send your stories and photos to me at jw.schroeder@ ndsu.edu or NDSU Dept. 7630, Spring orders were sold out, so P.O. Box 6050, Fargo ND order now for winter wheat 58108. A G - S E R V I C E S seeding! To stir your memory, visit http://tinyurl.com/Exthistvideo triangleag.com 406-622-3887 to see a brief history of the Extension Service.

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Every year, producers must make many decisions. One of the most important questions is which seed varieties will maximize production. Many factors must be considered such as yield, disease tolerance, average protein, and sawfly resistance. Adding soil type and weather conditions to this equation can complicate the selection process even further. There is also another piece of this puzzle that many producers should consider, like the buyers’ requirements for their end use products. In order for buyers to make purchasing decisions, they require accurate kernel, flour, dough, and baking analysis on Montana varieties. Public and private wheat breeders in our state are constantly working on introducing varieties that improve production for the producers and quality for the buyers. It is then the job of the Montana Wheat and Barley Committee to provide thorough and accurate data about our production and quality each year. Just like producers, buyers are extremely interested in protein and test weight. They also examine the milling, dough, baking, and noodle data to understand the quality of Montana wheat. Just the same, barley buyers examine malt barley production along with the quality data to determine their contracting process for the next year. The Montana Wheat and Barley Committee analyzes each year’s wheat and barley production by participating in a variety of crop quality surveys each year.

Varietal testing at the Southern Ag Research Center in Huntley.

The barley survey provides buyers with production and quality data that will be used with barley trade teams that visit from Asia and Latin America. The collection and analysis for both 2-row and 6-row barley for malt is performed by the Institute of Barley and Malt Sciences at North Dakota State University. Data is then published on the Montana Wheat and Barley website for general distribution. During harvest, wheat samples are collected from around the state. The hard red winter wheat samples consist of sample composites collected from elevators in seven different grain regions. Hard red spring wheat samples are collected directly from producers and are divided into five regions, while durum is collected off the farms in two different regions. The hard red winter wheat samples are sent to Kansas State University in Manhattan, and are analyzed by Plains, Grains, Inc. Hard red spring wheat and durum are collected and tested at North Dakota State University in Fargo. . A few of the more important wheat related tests include measuring flour extraction from kernels, water absorption in flour, and dough extensibility. Montana prides itself on raising the finest quality wheat and it is our consistency that makes Montana a true favorite with overseas customers. These buyers know that they can count on Montana, year after year, to provide great milling and baking quality wheat. They look to the Montana Wheat and Barley Committee to provide this quality information each and every year. The Montana

Testing hard red spring wheat dough strength.

Jeff Rumney of the Montana State Grain Lab, teaches a foreign trade team about sample grading. DIRECTORS Chris Kolstad, Ledger, Chairman Randy Hinebauch, Chinook, Vice Chairman Milo "Buzz" Mattelin, Culbertson Bruce Myllymaki, Stanford Frank Schoonover, Dutton Tom Siderius, Kalispell Leonard Schock, Vida

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Ron de Yong, Director, MT Dept. of Agriculture Byron Grassman, Manager, Mountain View Co-op/ Collins Glenn Duff, Dean of the College of Agriculture, MSU STAFF: Collin Watters, Executive Vice President Kolleen Spurgin, Administrative Financial Assistant Tammy Suek, Administrative Assistant Cassidy Marn, Marketing Program Manager Steve Becker, Outreach Coordinator

Wheat and Barley Committee also participates in the Overseas Varietal Analysis. Two varieties of hard red winter, hard red spring, and durum are selected each year, and are examined by a group of foreign millers and bakers. Samples are milled and sent to different milling and baking companies around the world. We participate with other wheat growing state, which allow us to compare our varieties with the final data analysis submitted by overseas cooperators. This is a blind test survey so the customers do not know which variety they are testing. It is an excellent way to get an honest assessment. In addition to these surveys, the Montana Wheat and Barley Committee fulfill a number of requests for individual samples. Companies often want to test specific varieties, or even try special blends of winter wheat and spring wheat. We work with these companies to understand their needs and collect producer samples that are shipped to a variety of customers around the world. All of these surveys and samples are provided to foster a positive and consistent relationship with our buyers, and to prove to them that Montana has the quality they desire. Whether it is with the many trade teams that visit our office or the meetings with overseas customers around the world, this detailed information is invaluable in wheat and barley promotion and sales.

ADDRESS: 1601 2nd Ave. N., Suite 700, Great Falls, MT 59401 P.O. Box 3024, Great Falls, MT 59403-3024. PHONE: 406-761-7732. TOLL-FREE MARKET NEWS LINE: 1-800-332-5906. (Daily updates at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.) WEB SITE: http://wbc.agr.mt.gov SPEAKERS AVAILABLE The Montana Wheat and Barley Committee has speakers available for speaking engagements. If you need a speaker on Committee programs or activities, please contact our office. There is no charge for this service.

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By SDSU iGrow Unprecedented profit levels create a market climate that alters historic culling recommendations given to cattle producers, explained Jim Krantz, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist. “Management decisions relating to culling stock cows have increased dramatically in complexity under current market conditions. The January 1 USDA inventory of all cows and heifers calved, is the lowest total since 1941, indicating some potential for continued profitability in the cow/ calf sector for several years to come,” Krantz said. When reviewing the factors that influence culling decisions, Krantz said about 80 percent of cows are culled because they are open, age or teeth concerns, or simply unproductive. The remaining 20 percent leave the herd because they produced small calves, had dispositions problems, were injured or had udder problems and, in some cases, eye concerns. An alarming statistic from the 2007-2008 National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) survey revealed that almost 32 percent of cull cows originate from the 5 to 9 year-old age group. “That timeframe corresponds to what should be the most productive years of the cow’s life cycle,” Krantz said. Culling decisions are part of the reality of a cow/calf operation and account for about 15 to 20 percent of the income of that operation. “Traditionally, culling priorities have not changed much over the years. However, there may be little in the way of “traditional” in today’s cattle industry. Unimaginable profit levels and the potential for them to continue, makes it essential for cattlemen to re-think their culling approach. Those decisions need to focus on economics rather than tradition,” Krantz said. Seek a second opinion Cattlemen often look to South Dakota State University or SDSU Extension Beef specialists for guidance as they plan their culling priorities for the year, explained Krantz. “Often, conditions out of their control, such as drought and low prices dictate that they increase their culling rates (national average range is 15-20 percent) beyond normal levels and that requires some serious decision-making considerations. Requesting a second opinion just makes sense,” he said. Those opinions for cull-rankings are based on the most current production and marketing information available and, unfortunately, Krantz said, they are generalized for the entire industry, not individual operations. “Consistently, open cows rank first on that list as well they should. Ignoring that recommendation defies economics as that individual would need the profits from more than one of her subsequent calves to pay the feed bill for her non-contributing year,” he said. Culling priorities differ after the open status but those with liabilities such as teeth, eye or feet and leg concerns are the next best candidates, Krantz said. “Some individuals recommend that late-calving and older cows move ahead of those with physical limitations,” he said. “Disposition ranks above both of the above-named categories for some, while for others, it is less restrictive in other cases. It is important to remember that these criteria are framed with some consideration for the need to cull deeper due to atypical circumstances.” In today’s market environment, the rank-order may deserve some review and further consideration, Krantz said. “It would seem that the lead-factor, open cows, remains unchanged. Even under current inventory levels and industry optimism, feed costs alone make it difficult to justify not culling an open $1,200 cow,” he said. “However, depending on how late the “late-calver” is, you might want to give her another chance.” Reproductive technologies such as CIDRS, along with nutritional adjustments, make it possible to move this category of cows more in line with the rest of the cow herd. There could also be an opportunity to market these cows to operations that have a later calving season, especially when bred cows are in high demand. With the increasingly limited grazing acres available, those physically-challenged and older cows may be great candidates for partial or total drylot management programs. Those systems have the potential to extend the productive lifetime of cows that could still produce $1,100 calves under more intense management that would otherwise be culling candidates in a grazing based system. “Temperamental cows find no favor in just about all programs but should an exception be made because of her potential economic value as mother cow? It would seem that this factor for consideration is strictly on an individual basis. The “man-eater” needs to go regardless while the cow that is a bit overprotective at the birth of her calf may be tolerable,” Krantz said.

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What will drive the next cow herd expansion? continued from page C54

It’s Easier to Covert Pasture to Row Crops than Vice-Versa Many have also speculated that as grain prices decrease and grain profitability declines, we will see conversion of row crops back into pasture. This is likely an oversimplification. While many of these acres came out of pasture pretty quickly, we are not likely to see them return with comparable speed. Pastures can be plowed under or burned down, planted in corn or beans, and harvested for grain within a growing season. However, re-establishing forages takes more time. Also, land rents tend to be sticky and are unlikely to fall drastically in the next few years. Grain producers are still likely to be able to pay more than cattle producers for that ground, even at $4-$5 / bu corn, especially when re-establishment costs and timing are considered. This potential for conversion is even more complicated when one considers capital investments required. As land was being converted from pasture to row crop production, in some cases the fences were removed. Once those fences are gone, the cost of returning that land to pasture has been drastically increased. Much like breeding stock, fencing is an expensive, long term investment, that will only be made when investment in cattle and fencing is well justified by the market. Profit Can’t Make it Rain Despite the attention given to loss of pasture ground to row crops, the single biggest factor that has driven the recent decrease in cattle numbers at the national level has probably been weather. Over the last ten years, most major cattle producing areas have dealt with drought at some point. At the time of this writing (April 2014), the Southern Plains (especially Texas) were coming off three very challenging weather years and much of the Western part of the US is under severe drought. Most cattle producing areas of the US have dealt with drought in recent years which has impacted their carrying capacity, forced them to sell off breeding stock, and increased production cost for remaining inventory. There are Areas that Would Like to Expand, Weather Permitting Given that so many areas were forced to reduce numbers recently, it is very likely that there will be interest in rebuilding in those areas once weather conditions improve. The best example is the Southern Plains where beef cow numbers in Texas are down 22% from 2011 to 2014, and where much of this ground is probably not well suited to row crop production. While

expansion has begun in some areas, it is very likely that other areas will follow suit when weather allows. We Might Could Expand Fairly Quickly in the Early Stages While heifer retention gets a lot of attention dealing with expansion, another factor worth consideration deals with the impact of the deep culling that we have seen in much of the US. We have actually seen increased heifer retention over the last several years, but this has not been enough to offset the reduction in beef cow numbers brought about by higher than normal culling. As the herd shrinks, it tends to be less productive and older cows that are culled first. This culling pattern has also likely been amplified by extremely high cull cow prices. Put simply, higher cull cow prices will tend to encourage producers to cull cows sooner, rather than later. Given these culling patterns, it is likely that the average age of the US cow herd has decreased slightly over the past few years. If true, culling rates are likely to be lower once expansion begins. If decreased culling is combined with increase heifer retention, expansion may be more rapid that would have been expected. Do We Have Farmers/Ranchers to Expand the Herd? The previous discussion so far has assumed that farmers/ranchers are there at the ready to expand when conditions improve. However, there is growing concern that fewer and fewer of the next generation are willing to take on the challenges and opportunities of raising cattle. It is relatively easier for fewer grain farmers to get bigger to make up for fewer numbers compared to cattle farmers. One of the main reasons for this deals with renting land that is scattered and non-contiguous. The additional management cost of farming two hundred acres in four parcels vs. one parcel is reasonably low for a grain farmer. For a cattle farmer, it will involve almost four times as much work. It takes almost the same amount of time to check on 25 cows compared to 100 cows in one location. Grain farmers only spend a few days on each parcel of land each year, while cattle farmers need to be out there every week. This dynamic makes is difficult for cattle farmers to rent multiple tracks that are not contiguous. In most of the US, land tends to be broken into smaller parcels over time, further exacerbating this problem. The end result of fewer cattle farmers coming up through the ranks and a decrease in large tracks of land suitable for cattle will make it more difficult to expand the cattle herd in the future.

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Eventually, SNACZ clubs 4 Galvanized steel construction 4 Optional “J Guard” liner aim to inspire students to Please call for information and quotes on a custom system for your farm or ranch lobby for more healthy food Containment meets all SPCC requirements options in local stores as Fisher Metal Products 406-622-5233 well as school policies that Fort Benton, MT increase access to healthy Contain Your Tanks – Contain Your Tanks – Contain Your Tanks – Contain Your Tanks – Contain Your Tanks – Contain Your Tanks snacks, Herron said. 1990 Prevost motor home, Country Coach Edition, all the bells and whistles, Detroit Silver 92 and Allison transmission, 172,000 miles. Drives like a cloud. Asking $80,000 Possible trade for trucks or construction equipment. Located in Great Falls.

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4% SM Fortifier Easy to use Salt and Mineral Supplement in one package

Highly Palatable

• Uniform intake across the herd

Intake Tightly Controlled

• Block surface-area and rate of softening provides unmatched intake control

Concentrated Nutrients • Chelated/Organic Trace Minerals • 8% Phos ~ highest level of any low-moisture block

Unmatched Weatherability • Wind-proof • Water-proof • Snow-proof

No feeding equipment Economical cost/head/day

• Many trace mineral salt supplements contain nearly all salt and very little macro and micro minerals. • The Easylix® 4% SM Fortifier Block supplies salt, minerals and vitamins for good quality forage grazing and feeding programs. • Each block weighs 40 lbs. which makes for “handy” feeding, transport and relocations. • Applicable for all classes of cattle and equine programs.

Taylor’s Farm Store Ben Taylor Valier

BTI Feeds Call toll-free 1-800-873-0336 — Local 406-873-4433 Highway 2 East, Across from railroad crossing, Cut Bank Bulk Plant toll-free 1-888-878-2812 — Local 406-873-2812

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

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

Continuous fence that is: Bigger - Stronger - Less Expensive 6-rail — 20-ft. x 48”

IN STOCK

39% more steel per panel than conventional fence. Larger, stronger, heavier pipe More attractive

NEW! Portable Tub and Alley

Goulds Jet & Submersible Pump Water Systems

Available at Taylor Farm Store

4-H Livestock Items

10% off

STOCK TANKS - Steel - Poly - Fiberglass

• Shelby Locations Only

For your crop inputs Call Gregg Schnee at 434-5253

Behlen

Round bale feeders Bunk feeders Gates — Panels Handling systems

See us for all your baler twine and net wrap needs

Roller chain Sprockets Hubs Grade 5 bolts

We make up hydraulic hoses in our Shelby & Valier stores

Nichols Sweeps Conventional, Ultrawing Klip Wing

SPECIAL PRICES on K-5 and K-3 Drill shoes

15% off

all gallons paint Fans & air conditioner 15% off

STEEL & WOOD FENCE POSTS Lawn & Garden Sale

• Potting Soil • Steer Manure • Much, much more

15% off

Garden Seeds Flowers & Vegetables

3 pkg - $100

PROPANE Installations • Delivery • Inspections

Call 1-800-824-8366 Solve rodent problems with “Gladiator”

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USED SELF-PROPELLED SWATHERS & HEADERS

2008 New Holland H8040, air suspension, with either a 12-ft. or 14-ft. sickle head..$87,500 2003 New Holland HW300, 12-ft. sickle header, 1600 hours. Coming In.............Please Call

1997 Case IH 8850, disc header, cab..$32,500 New Holland 2331 13-ft. disc header, 2330BF push frame. Excellent.....................$18,500 MacDon 940 15-ft. multi-crop header......$7700 New Holland 2330BF push frame for bidirectional, 16-18-ft. completing package.$7700

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NEW New Holland Compact Wheel Loaders INCREASED LIFT, REACH, SPEED AND, CONVENIENCE

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

NEW W80B lland K o H New IN STOC

New Holland B Series compact wheel loaders pay their way on the jobsite with outstanding performance in a compact, maneuverable machine. the Universal Link design of the W50B TC and W80B TC offers a combination of increased versatility with increased operator comfort and control. The result? You get the job done more quickly and efficiently. Precised parallel forklift path eliminates the need for manual correction so operators can focus on load placement rather than load leveling.

See us for all your haying needs...

USED PULL-TYPE SWATHERS

New Holland 1432 disc mower, flail conditioner. Coming In.................................Please Call 2006 New Holland 1431 13-ft. cut disc mower conditioner.....................................$19,600 2006 New Holland 499 12-ft. pivot tongue........ . .....................................................$17,700 MacDon 5000 14-ft. mower conditioner. Very nice shape!!.......................................$9700 Hesston 1014 14-ft. pivot tongue, 14-ft. sickle head..................................................$6400

USED ROUND BALERS

2011 New Holland BR7090, net/twine, Xtra Sweep, low bales...........................$30,700 2006 New Holland BR780A, net/twine, Xtra Sweep, endless belts, low bales....$26,300 2007 New Holland BR780A, net/twine, Xtra Sweep, endless belts.......................$23,500 2006 New Holland BR780A, twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command, 2358 bales............$24,800 2005 New Holland BR780A, twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command, 13,348 bales........ . .....................................................$21,500

Good selection In Stock

NEW New Holland H9800 Series Bale Wagons

New H NEW olland IN STO H9870 CK

MAKE FAST WORK OF COLLECTING BALES

New Holland continues to make moving and stacking bales faster and easier than ever. Choose from two self-propelled models for ultimate convenience, or our pull-type model for economy. All three demonstrate the reliability and precision operation that has made New Holland the haytools leader. 2004 New Holland BR780, net/twine, Xtra Sweep, Bale Command.................$19,300 2003 New Holland BR780, net/twine, Bale Command, Xtra Sweep..................$20,800 2003 New Holland BR780, net/twine, Bale Command, Xtra Sweep..................$19,800 2003 New Holland BR780, net/twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command.................$19,500 2003 New Holland BR780, net/twine, Bale Command, lace belts, 1000 PTO...$18,800 2002 New Holland 688, twine, Bale Command..............................................$11,800 2001 New Holland 688, net/twine, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup..................$15,800 2000 New Holland 688, twine, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup.............................$14,100 1997 New Holland 664, net/twine, Bale Command..............................................$14,800 1997 New Holland 664, net/twine, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup..................$12,100 New Holland 853, twine. Excellent, must see!.. . ........................................................$4800 New Holland 853, twine..........................$3500 1991 John Deere 535, twine. Nice shape......... . ........................................................$7500 2005 Vermeer 605M, net wrap.............$21,500 2001 Vermeer 605XL, twine.................$14,100

USED SQUARE BALERS

New Holland 283 14x18.........................$2200 New Holland 282 14x18.........................$2500 Case IH 8545..........................................$9500

USED HAY TOOLS

New Holland Super 1049 self-propelled bale wagon............................................$15,000 Vermeer R23 hydraulic drive rake........$11,500 Morris HayHiker 881, 8 bale capacity.............. . .....................................................$10,200

USED TRACTORS

2009 New Holland TV6070 New engine!!! Fully loaded unit!!.........................$110,510 2005 New Holland TV145, loader, grapple, auxiliary hydraulics, loaded on engine end, 2400 hours.....................................$87,000 1988 Ford 276 bidirectional, PTO, hydraulics on engine end, loader.........................$28,500 Ford 8N, 6-ft. rear blade. Good running tractor.. . ........................................................$2900

1991 Case IH 7120 FWA, 151 hp, cab, air conditioning, duals.........................$43,100 John Deere 4630 2WD, cab. Coming In............ . ...............................................Please Call John Deere 2020 2WD, loader. Good runner.... . ........................................................$8900 Massey Ferguson 1500 4WD tractor.....$3500 Massey Ferguson 184-4 MFD, cab, 62 hp........ . ........................................................$8500 Allis Chalmers 190 2WD, open station, 3-pt., PTO, 2 rear remotes.........................$8500 Farmall 400 2WD, DuAl 320 loader........$4900 Oliver 77 2WD, loader. Runs great..........$2200

USED TILLAGE & MISC.

John Deere 7700 diesel combine, 24-ft. header, pickup head.......................................$7500 Ezee-On FLBS-330 14.5-ft. disc. Like new....... . .....................................................$15,100 Koyker 150 loader and mounts, bucket..$3500 Worksaver 3 spear bale handler for round and square bales.......................................$750 Farm King 100” 3-pt. rigid drag harrow. Like new!....................................................$975 Land Pride RB1572 6-ft. 3-pt. rear blade..$750 Land Pride LR1596 8-ft. 3-pt. rock rake....$950 Great Plains 706NT no-till drill, 7-ft. working width...............................................$33,500 Kirschmann 12-ft. hoe drill.....................$2500 Erskine 960FM 96” front mount snowblower, drive lines..........................................$5800 New Holland 6-ft. front mount snowblower. Like new!!.................................................$3800 Snowmachines 5-ft. 3-pt. snowblower with chute.................................................$1750 Polaris PVT 6x6, dump bed....................$5600 Farm King Y810E 8x12 unloading auger, electric motor...........................................$2000 Beltec heavy duty post hole auger..........$2800 Danuser 3-pt. post hole auger with 12” auger... . ........................................................$1250 Speeco 3-pt. post hole auger with bit........$975 General 720 post hole auger with 9” digging bit........................................................$950 Shaver post pounders. In Stock.... Save $$$$$

SKIDSTEERS & CONSTRUCTION

2012 Bobcat S850 skidsteer, loaded, servo controls, 2600 hours......................$44,900 John Deere 450 dozer, 6-way mechanical blade.................................................$9500 New Holland B104 backhoe and bucket for skidsteer............................................$5950 New Holland 78” 4-in-1 bucket for skidsteer..... . ........................................................$2100 Mustang MBH9H 9-ft. backhoe for skidsteer, 24” bucket..........................................$7600 Harley MX8 8-ft. power box rake with hydraulic angle.................................................$6900 Buhler SB5200 skidsteer snowblower. Excellent....................................................$4800

LAWN & GARDEN

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