June 2014

JUNE 2014

Vol. XV No. 5 P.O. Box 306 Valier, MT 59486-0306

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

Winter wheat variety performance summary in Montana

By J. E. Berg, P. L. Bruckner, G.W. Bergman, B. Deanon, J. Eckhoff, K. D. Kephart, P. Lamb, S. Loomer, J. H. Miller, M. Peterson-Walter, G.V.P. Reddy, R.N. Stougaard, D.M. Wichman, A. Dyer, W. Grey, D. Nash, and R. Larson Introduction The agronomic characteristics of winter wheat varieties recently developed or evaluated by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station are compared in this publication with other varieties grown in the state. Varieties recommended for production in the respective districts of Montana are designated by an R. A brief description of each variety is given which may include a variety’s particular advantages or disadvantages. The information was extracted from the Intrastate Winter Wheat Nursery. This data is prepared by research personnel of the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station. Where available, up to four years of yield data are shown for the varieties. In some years data are not available because of hail, frost, or other unavoidable causes. continued on page A2

UPCOMING AUCTIONS

June, Pate Auction Inc., Online.........................................................................A17 June, Rivers West Auction, Online....................................................................A37 June 14, Shobe Auction & Realty, Hartman Farm & Ranch, Lewistown..........A8 June 14, RK Statewide Auction, Sharbona House, Buildings, Real Estate, Glendive.....................................................................................................................A6 June 14, RK Statewide Auction, Slade Farm Liquidation, Glendive.................A7 June 14, Kinsey Auctioneers, Johnson Antique & Collectible, Baker...........A41 June 14, High Plains Auction, Nordeng Farm, Watford City, ND.....................A15 June 14, Mills Auction Service, Amish School, Ashland................................A13 June 14, Ophus Auction Service, Pruys Farm Auction, Havre.........................A4 June 14, Perkins Auction Service, Eighorn Estate, Galen..............................A14 June 14, Rick Young & Sons Auctioneers, Beaverview Ranch & Guest Consignor, Reed Point........................................................................................................A39 June 18, RK Statewide Auction, Dabill Land Auction, Sidney........................A16 June 19, Fritz Auction, Spring Consignment, Chester....................................A19 June 21, LA Auction Co., VanHaur Ranch, Hilger............................................A23 June 21, GSI Auction Service, Fugere Retirement, Scobey............................A24 June 21, Kamerman Auction Co., Broadwater Farm Auction, Townsend.......A38 June 21, RK Statewide Auction, Feist Antique, Horse, & Agate Equipment, Glendive...........................................................................................................A31 June 21, Smith Sales Co., Weaver Estate, Terry...............................................A64 June 22, RK Statewide Auction, Hartman Rental Liquidation, Miles City......A40 June 25, Smith Sales Co., Online........................................................................A2 June 25, D&M Associates, LLC, Alger Living Estate, Online..........................A12 June 26, Ophus Auction Service, Truck Estate, Geradline................................A5 June 28, Mills Auction Service, Parfrey Estate, Buffalo SD............................A50 June 28, RK Statewide Auction, Consignment Auction, Sidney.....................A51 June 28, Kinsey Auctioneers, Dye Antiques & Collectibles, Baker................A54 July 12, RK Statewide Auction, Raad Horse, Antiques, Guns, & Household, Fairview............................................................................................................A52 July 16, Shobe Auction & Realty, Willson Farm, Moore...................................A56

Knees area Field Day

The MSU Western Triangle Ag Research Center (WTARC) and MSU Extension are hosting a field day in the Knees area on June 18th at 9:00 a.m.

The event will begin approximately 1/4 mile east of Aaron Killion’s house. The Killion farm is located at 2226 Knees Church Road, Conrad, Montana. Dr. Mary Burrows (MSU Extension Plant pathology specialist) will educate producers on cereal grain diseases. Dr. Phil Bruckner (MSU Winter Wheat Breeder) will speak about successful winter wheat varieties for the Knees area. John Miller (WTARC Research Associate) will evaluate spring crop varieties seeded at the Killion test plot. Olga Walsh (WTARC Assistant Professor of Soil Nutrient Management) will provide an overview of new fertility studies at WTARC. WTARC staff will be in attendance to answer agronomy and entomology questions.

The best route to take if coming from Cascade, Pondera or Teton County is to drive on Interstate 15 to Brady, Montana. continued on page A2

Youth Range Camp applications available

Applications are now available for the 2014 Montana Youth Range Camp. This year’s camp will be held the week of July 7-11 at the Elmer E. Rasmuson Wildlife Conservation Center at the Boone & Crockett Club’s Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Ranch near Dupuyer, Montana, and is open to all youth ages 12 -18.

“Range camp is an opportunity for kids to connect with Montana’s great outdoors in a setting that offers fun, friendship and learning,” said Heidi Crum, DNRC Rangeland Program Coordinator.

Students will attend outdoor classes covering four major subjects: water and riparian areas; soils and geology; rangeland monitoring; and wildlife and livestock grazing management. Students also receive instruction in plant identification and anatomy, and work in teams to solve a natural resource or range management problem, presenting their solutions to a panel of judges at the end of the week.

Along with coursework, Youth Range Camp offers opportunities for fun and recreation. Campers have the opportunity to participate in a wildlife watch hike, a shooting range, fly tying and campfires. The fun day includes swimming and fishing. A dance takes place on the last night of the week.

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Westwind Angus, Valier...............................................A14 Connelly Angus, Valier................................................A10 Churchill Cattle Co, Manhattan..................................A11 Feddes Herefords, Manhattan....................................A11 McMurry Cattle, Billings..............................................A11 Peterson Sheep Co., Lemmon SD..............................A24 Jackson Polled Herefords, Rudyard...........................A62

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Scholarships may be available by contacting your local conservation district for more information. Additional assistance and help to run the camp is being provided by Montana DNRC and the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Cost for the camp is $175 and includes meals, lodging and all scheduled activities.

Registration is due by June 20.

The 2014 Montana Youth Range Camp is hosted by the Pondera, Glacier and Liberty County conservation districts. For more information, contact Heidi Crum, DNRC Rangeland Program Coordinator at (406) 444-6619, or Belinda Knapton with the Glacier County CD at (406) 873-5752, ext.

101. For more information, including an application form, visit the DNRC Web site at http://dnrc.mt.gov/cardd/camps/rangecamp/ default.asp.

Updates on Montana Youth Range Camp and other events can be found on the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/MontanaRangeProgram.

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ADVERTISING DEADLINE FOR JULY The deadline for the July 2014 issue is Thursday, July 3

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The deadline for advertising in the July issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be July 3. Phone (406) 279-3291.

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Winter wheat variety performance summary continued from front page

Variety Testing Procedures

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Fig. 1. Test Locations for Montana winter wheat performance tests in 2012.

Locations Hard winter wheats were planted at 7 Montana and 1 North Dakota location (Fig. 1) including Conrad and Havre in the North Central district, Moccasin in the Central district, Huntley in the Southern district, Sidney and Williston, ND representing the Northeast district, Kalispell in the Northwest and Bozeman in the Southwest districts of the state. continued on page A8

Knees area Field Day continued from front page

Drive east on Brady Road East until you reach the Knees School. Turn south on Bootlegger trail road and drive two miles to Genou Road. Drive two miles west on Genou road and turn south on Knees Church Road. The Killion farm is ¾ of a mile south.

If coming from Fort Benton, Hill or Liberty County, take Highway 223 to Brady Road East and drive west until you reach the Knees school. Directions from Knees school are above.

MCA awarding scholarship

Montana Cattlemen’s Association is pleased to announce it will award a $500 college scholarship to a member or son/daughter of a member. MCA has always been a proud supporter of Montana’s agricultural young men and women.

From supporting the Young Ag Leadership Conference to our educational scholarships, MCA encourages our future agricultural producers and leaders to become informed and involved.

The applicant must be a graduating high school senior of a Montana high school and must have a “C” or higher grade point average. The student must be enrolled or intending to enroll full time in any accredited college or university that offers a bachelor degree, an approved vocations or trade school, an accredited junior college, or an institution offering a registered nursing degree. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement, cattle industry involvement, goals and quality of application, and the amount of other scholarships the applicant has received.

The deadline is July 1. Please call 642-7353 for an application or email mca@montanacattlemen.org

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June 2014 — Vol. XV No. 5

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By Daniel Robison, Oregon State University Information about the Pacific Northwest’s wide array of wildflowers is just a swipe away with a new mobile app designed in part by botanists at Oregon State University (OSU).

Available for download on iOS and Android devices, the Oregon Wildflowers app provides multimedia and information on nearly 1,000 wildflowers, shrubs and vines common in Oregon and adjacent areas in Idaho, Washington and California. For each plant, the app offers photographs, natural history, range maps and more. It works without an Internet connection once downloaded.

“You can use the app no matter how remote your wanderings may take you,” said Linda Hardison, the director of the Oregon Flora Project, an OSU effort to develop resources, like the new app, to help people learn about plants in Oregon.

“It’s designed for both budding wildflower enthusiasts and experienced botanists to learn about plant communities and ecology throughout the Pacific Northwest,” added Hardison, a botanist in OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences.

The majority of species featured in the app are native to the region, with some introduced species that have become established. Plants are organized by common name, scientific name or family, which app users can identify by browsing through high-resolution photographs.

To identify an unknown plant, users can select from 12 illustrated categories, which include geographic region, type of plant, flower features (color, number of petals), leaf features (type and shape), plant size and habitat.

The app is available at Amazon, Apple and Google app stores for $7.99 and is compatible with all Android devices, Kindle Fire, iPhones and iPads. A portion of revenues will support conservation and botanical exploration in the region, said Hardison, a professor in OSU’s Botany and Plant Pathology Department.

The Oregon Flora Project is also preparing a new Flora of Oregon publication for release in 2015. The last book about the flora for Oregon was written in the 1950s, said Hardison. The new edition will be updated to reflect the latest scientific research.

The Oregon Flora Project website contains additional information about all of Oregon’s 4,560 vascular plants.

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Winter wheat variety performance summary

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MGGA and MGF award 2014 scholarships

The Montana Grain Growers Association (MGGA) and the Montana Grains Foundation (MGF) have announced the recipients of their 2014 college scholarships.

MGGA scholarship winners are Tanner Jorgenson from Dagmar and Tanner Works from Loma. Both students will attend MSU Bozeman this fall.

Tanner Jorgensen plans to study agricultural business and is already engaged in his own farming operation as well as with his family’s farm. He stated in his application essay, “Growing up on the farm has given me perspective to continue to be an effective steward of the land as well as enthusiasm to continue making the farm not just an occupation, but a way of life for my future family.”

Tanner Works plans to study mechanical engineering technology. After college he expects to work for an agricultural implement company for a few years to “become involved in the always expanding field of technology in equipment and obtain as much knowledge about equipment as possible”, eventually returning to the family farm.

The MGF scholarship winner is Susan Massar, a third year student at MSU Bozeman pursuing an undergraduate degree in crop science, and planning to become a certified crop advisor and/ or professional agronomist.

It is her goal to “become a proficient member of the agriculture industry and to help farmers and ranchers develop sustainable management systems.”

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Youth waterfowl and upland bird clinic

Fish, Wildlife and Parks will host a youth waterfowl upland bird clinic 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., August 10. The event takes place at Freezout Lake Wildlife Management Area between Fairfield and Choteau, Montana.

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 opportunity 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.

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

Bar Star Cattle

406-399-7811, Loma, MT

Bayers Hereford Ranch

406-684-5465, Twin Bridges, MT

Bear Paw Herefords

406-357-3216, Chinook, MT

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

Brillhart Ranch Co

406-947-2511, Musselshell, MT

Broken Pick Ranch

Churchill Cattle Co

Feddes Herefords

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

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Cooper Hereford Ranch

Ft Keogh Livestock Research

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

Courtney Herefords

406-874-8200, Miles City, MT

Garrison Ranches Inc

406-287-9947, Whitehall, MT

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

Dallas Polled Herefords

Griffin Polled Herefords

Diemert Ranch

Hess Herefords

406-368-2244, Canyon Creek, MT

406-567-2345, Denton, MT

Duncan Ranch Co

Holden Herefords

Dutton Hereford Ranch

406-288-3330, Gold Creek, MT

Ehlke Herefords

K.L. Slagsvold Herefords 406-584-7571, Lindsay, MT

406-432-2296, Shelby, MT

McMurry Cattle

406-778-2320, Plevna, MT

Merrimac Cattle Company 406-735-4493, Geyser, MT

NJW Polled Herefords Otis Ranch

406-765-7068, Plentywood, MT

406-223-4518, Emigrant, MT

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Rafter Ranch

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

406-240-9301, Deer Lodge, MT

406-832-3219, Wise River, MT

Cherry Springs Ranch

Elings Polled Herefords

L Bar W Ranch

Reich Bros

406-278-3406, Conrad, MT

406-425-2252, Absarokee, MT

Thomas Herefords

406-846-1370, Deer Lodge, MT

406-472-3210, Valier, MT www.brokenpickranch.com 406-425-1411, Bridger, MT

Storey Hereford Ranch

406-587-3024, Bozeman, MT

MJB Ranch

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

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Sparks Herefords

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

406-639-2569, Lodge Grass, MT

406-279-3301, Valier, MT

Snowshoe Cattle Company

406-875-2138, Pompeys Pillar, MT

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

406-821-0247, Darby, MT

406-432-3412, Lothair, MT

McIntosh Ranch

McKechnie Hereford Ranch

Genex Hawkeye West

Curlew Cattle Co

Sidwell Ranch

406-322-4425, Columbus, MT

406-492-7091, Avon, MT

406-835-2501, Glen, MT

406-828-4480, Alzada, MT

406-292-3503, Joplin, MT

M/D Herefords

406-778-2393, Baker, MT

406-580-6676, Willow Creek, MT

Tomlinson Herefords Vandeberg Ranch

406-323-1297, Roundup, MT

Weaver Herefords

406-386-2244, Big Sandy, MT

Whispering Pines

406-212-0480, Kalispell, MT

Wichman Herefords

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

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FOUR WHEEL DRIVE TRACTOR FOR SALE 1974 Versatile 850 4WD, total drive train rebuilt, new front differential, air condition upgrade, 8 good tires, 3000 hours on Cummins 855 rebuild. Uses no oil.

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Online Only Real Estate AUCTION For the Living Estate of Mary Ann Alger of 73 Jeffers Road, Ennis MT

Go to...www.dmauctionsonline.com and bid today!

Auction Closes: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.

Mountain Time.

Physical Preview: for Property Online or on June 7th, and June 9th at 73 Jeffers Road between 10 a.m. & 4 p.m. ~ Or by Appointment! Call D & M Associates, LLC ~ 406-570-3922, 24 hour notice.

Opening minimum bid of $249,000

BIDDING PROCEDURE: NOMINAL OPENING BID OF $249,000 IS REQUIRED FOR THE AUCTION TO OPEN THE BIDDING. Upon receiving an opening bid of $249,000, the bidding will continue until the auction ends! Please read all Terms and Conditions!

This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home sits in the beautiful Madison Valley approximately one mile South of Ennis, Montana. 0.895 acres that includes an attached 2 car garage, plus a 3 car detached garage/shop with wood burning stove. Several small out buildings, fence, trees, irrigation water and an incredible view! The home is perfect for anyone with its large living area and cozy fireplace, huge family room with fireplace, large walk-in pantry, laundry room, tons of storage and an abundance of yard! Quiet and private and an amazing view!

This property is selling “As is-where is” with all faults and no contingencies, warranties or guarantee. Please preview property before making any decisions. A 3% buyer Premium applies, please bid accordingly. NOMINAL OPENING BID OF $249,000 IS REQUIRED FOR THE AUCTION TO OPEN THE BIDDING. Upon receiving an opening bid of $249,000, the bidding will continue “unreserved” until the auction ends on June 25, 2014 at 7 p.m., subject to the automatic bid extend feature outlined in terms and conditions. Go to www. dmauctionsonline.com for all Terms and Conditions. THIS PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE AND REMOVAL FROM THE AUCTION, Call Today!

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Pet owners advised to vaccinate against rabies

By University of Wyoming Extension Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory (WSVL) scientists are urging pet owners – especially those in Laramie and Goshen counties – to have pets vaccinated against rabies.

Forty-one of 66 tests of animals from the two counties this year have been positive, said Myrna Miller, a virologist with the University of Wyoming’s WSVL. Thirty-seven skunks and one fox from Goshen County and three skunks from Laramie County have been positive. All have been from the South Central rabies strain.

“It is important for pet owners to vaccinate their pets against rabies,” said Miller in the Department of Veterinary Sciences, which manages the WSVL. “Even if the animal does not usually have contact with wildlife, rabid skunks and foxes have been known to climb into outdoor dog kennels and attack large dogs and even humans.”

Miller advised pet owners to contact their veterinarians if rabies is suspected and report all animal bites to their doctors.

Most cases of rabies in Wyoming have been in skunks and bats, but other animals include cats and dogs, horses and cattle, squirrels and foxes, she said.

Rabies symptoms can include lethargy, fever and vomiting, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

Signs progress within days to cerebral dysfunction, cranial nerve dysfunction, ataxia, weakness, paralysis, seizures, difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, excessive salivation, abnormal behavior, aggression and/or self-mutilation.

If tests are positive, the WSVL informs the Wyoming Department of Health, the CDC, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department in cases of wildlife, and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

The South Central rabies strain is displacing the North Central strain, which dominates the Dakotas, Nebraska, Montana and northern Wyoming, said Ken Mills, veterinary sciences professor in the WSVL. The South Central strain was dominant in Colorado and appeared in the Cheyenne area in 2011. It is displacing the North Central virus.

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Winter wheat variety performance summary in MT

Montana made...

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Entries Names of commercially available entries evaluated in 2012 are listed with their origins, experimental designation, release year, and pedigrees in Table 2 for the hard winter wheats and in Table 15 for the soft white wheats. Forty-nine hard wheats are included in this summary comprising 30 varieties (17 public and 13 private) and 19 experimental lines (all public). Numbered entries preceded by a state designation [e.g. MT0978 (Montana), MTS1024 (Montana)] are experimental lines provided by the breeder.

Experimental Design and Seeding Methods The Intrastate Winter Wheat Test consisted of a 49 entry test with 3 replicates. It was planted in the form of 7x7 lattice at all. Plot size varied by location, from 35 ft2 at Conrad to 60 ft2 at Havre. Row number varies: Bozeman and Havre are 3-row,Conrad, Huntley, and Sidney are 4-row, Moccasin (5-row), Kalispell (7-row), and Williston (8-row) Row spacing at all locations was on 1 ft. centers, except at Williston and Kalispell (6” centers). All plots were seeded at 0.6 grams seeds/ft2, which is roughly equivalent to 1 bushel per acre, except at Williston where the seeding rate was about 77 pounds per acre. Information on previous crop, planting date, fertilizer use and harvest date is available in Table 1.

All seed for each nursery was treated with Cruiser Maxx Cereals seed treatment at recommended rates before planting.

Description of Data Collected Yield All rows of each plot were trimmed and measured and harvested using an experimental plot combine.

Grain yields are reported in bushels per acre based on a 60 pound standard bushel weight. In addition to yields obtained in 2012, data is provided for two (2011-2012), three (20102012) and four (2009-2012) year averages for hard wheat entries tested during previous cropping seasons.

Test Weight Test weight (pounds per bushel) were obtained for each plot by using Dickey-John Grain Analysis Computer (GAC) at some locations. Other locations use a Seedburo test weight apparatus. In this case, a sample is dropped through a funnel at a given height into a quart brass bucket, excess grain is removed by a flat stick then weighed on a gram scale, and grams per quart are converted into pounds per bushels.

Heading Date Heading date is taken when 50% of the heads in a plot were extended above the flag leaf collar. Heading dates are recorded both in ordinal date (number of days from January 1) and the actual calendar date.

Plant Height Plant height was measured in inches from the soil surface to the top of the head, excluding the awns.

Grain Protein Grain protein is sampled from a composite of all 3 replicated plots at each location. It is determined as a % by NIR (near infrared reflectance) on the Infratec whole grain analyzer. Samples are adjusted to a 12% moisture basis.

Winter Survival Percent winter survival is estimated for each plot after initial spring green-up at locations where significant winter injury occurred. In 2012, Williston had 22% winter survival noted on June 6th [range = 5 (Judee) – 57% (Peregrine)].

Table 11 contains information on % winter survival and associated yield in winter-kill environments from 2005 to 2012. The data summarizes 10 tests in which significant winter-kill occurred (test average for winter survival was less than 90%). All sites with winter-kill were in District 6 (Sidney and Williston) which is the most severe location for winter wheat survival of our testing locations.

Wheat Stem Sawfly Wheat stem sawfly (WSS) is a persistent and economic problem for wheat growers in Montana. Currently, Montana wheat acreage infested by WSS is primarily in the north central (District 5), central (District 4) and south central (District 3) cropping districts. Host plant resistance in the form of stem solidness has been effective in reducing sawfly losses in both spring and winter wheat. Solid-stemmed winter wheats, ‘Vanguard’ (dropped from testing in 2009) and ‘Rampart’ were released in 1995 and 1996, respectively.

These 2 varieties were planted on 6% of the winter wheat acreage in the 2012 crop year (Rampart was the leading variety planted in the 2003 to 2006 crop years). Both these varieties have marginal winter hardiness. ‘Genou’, released in 2004, was the leading variety during the period 2007-2011. continued on page A14

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14th Annual Amish School

June 14, 2014

10:00 a.m.

Auction will be held 9 miles north of Ashland, MT on the Tongue River Road.

Signs will be posted & lunch available all day by the Amish ladies. This is always a popular auction with handy work from the Amish shops & beautiful quilts from winter quilting bees. Neighbors also bring in items along with wagons, tack, all sorts of pets & horses of all kinds.

QUILTS & HANDIWORK FEATURE QUILT:

This quilt has many hours of love & friendship served in every stitch. This has been an undertaking of the master’s hand to transform this beautiful appliqued quilt into a work of art.

Here are a few of the patterns: Broken Star, Montana Star, Lone Star with Fans, Diamond Star, Log Cabin, Irish Chain, Exploding Star, Brown Lone Star with Fan, Four Patch with Pinwheel, Lilly of the Valley Applicated Green & Purple Lone Star Pizzazz (king size), Cathedral Window Dazzler, Hearts-Diamond Log Cabin, Multi Fanning Star, Brides Bouquet assorted, Ohio Star Variable, Red Love Ring with Hearts, Radiant Star, Mariner Star, Basket Blossom, Flying Colors, Green Giant Dahlia, Butterfly Bush Queen, Lavender Wedding Star, Green Kaleidoscope (queen size), Bird Window Wall Hanger--.Rag Rugs & Plain Rugs, Shag Rugs

FURNITURE

Quarter Sawn White Oak Dining Room Set 48x66 Table with 3 leaves, 6 side chairs — Oak Dining Room Set 48x72 Table with 4 leaves 6 side chair — 2-3 Drawer Night Stands — Quarter Sawn White Oak Entry Bench wtih Beveled Mirror — Oak Rocker with Leather Seat — Quarter Sawn White Oak Buffet — Shelves — Wall Mirrors — Shelves with hooks — Childs Rockers — 3 in one High Chair — Bent Wood Rockers — Lazy Susan’s — Wood Toy Trains — Quarter Sawn Oak Coffee & Sofa End Tables — Variety of Cedar Chests, large & small — Standing Shelves — Turkey Calls — Wooden Bowls — Hall Trees — Drying Racks — Benches — Coat Racks — Pine Log Furniture — Plus various piles of Oak furniture built in the Amish shops that are not listed.

MISCELLANEOUS

Cedar Corner & Lone Posts — Clothes Dryer — Brandenburg Montana Cream Can — Cintron 35 day Pendulum Clock

TACK & HARNESS

US Bits — Workhorse Harness Single & Double — Bridles — Reins — Hobbles — Rope Halters — Several Horse Collars — Gun Belts — Chaps — Pony Harness & More

HORSES

Sorrel 6 year old Gelding used in feedlot & ranch work — Charlie is a quarter horse gelding 14 hands, kid broke — There will be several ponies, some will ride or drive — Driving Horse 11 years old Standard Bred Morgan Cross double or single — Tennessee Walking Mare 17 years 15.2 hands, kid broke & travels well — Stormy is 2 year old Paint, kid broke school horse — Thunder is a Dun 5 year old Gelding 15 hands quarter horse Back to Cash & Dock O’Lena & Peppy Bar — Spike 5 year old Chestnut, river broke, drug calves, feed lot & roping — Midnight 5 year old Black Gelding, no buck, kid broke, 13.2 hands with nice rein — Betsy 2 year old Blue Roan Filly School Horse for kids — Buddy 4 year old Bay Gelding 13.3 hands gentle for anyone — Cinnamon & Ginger 2 Buckskin Miniature broke to ride

Owner: Amish Community & Guests

Auctioneers Note: This is always an interesting auction with something for everyone; plan to be with us for a fine day on the 14th of June!

Terms: Cash or Bankable Check Not responsible for accidents.

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Winter wheat variety performance summary

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FDA proposes changes to food labels

Estate of Jess J. Eighorn

Saturday, June 14th, 2014 10:00 a.m. – Galen, Montana

WATCH FOR SIGNS

Contact Duane Logan 406-490-1505 Personal Representative

Trucks

Equipment

John Deere 310G Backhoe Clean machine John Deere 270 Skid Steer with the following attachments, Bucket, Pallet Forks & Auger Ford 6600 with F228 loader Massey 35 Massey 40 Case 580 Backhoe Meyers Dither New Holland 1268 self propelled small square baler (field ready) PRO AG round bale feeder

Shop Equipment and Tools

Large Drill Press Large assortment of hand tools AMERICAN MADE Heavy Work Benches Vices Ladders Wheel Barrows Steel Racks Large and built right

2006 Toyota Tundra 2006 Ford F250 Powerstoke, Extended Cab Four Wheel Drive 1993 Ford F250 with Fisher flatbed 1980 Ford 9000 1974 Ford F500 shop truck, with tools 1965 Ford F600 stock truck

Trailers

2004 Jayco fifth wheel travel trailer 2006 Travalong flatbed gooseneck 1973 Hanover gooseneck stock trailer

IRON, IRON, and IRON

LOTS of Pipe all sizes and shapes from 1” up to 2’ I Beams Sheet Metal Scape Iron Dimensional Iron Guard Rail Metal Siding Lots of IRON

Building Materials

Large Assortment of Beams Plywood Trusses Used Dimensional Lumber 6 X 6 and up Terms: Cash or bankable check day of sale, attend at your own risk, All Items AS-IS WHERE-IS

Livestock

Powder River Loading Chute Powder Alley Way Thorsen squeeze chute clinic model Thorsen calf table Calf shelters Powder River Gates Feeder Panels Homemade Gates (steel) Wood gates 2X6 (lots) Saddles Miscellaneous Items

Auctioneers Comments

Jess was a meticulous person that took care of his equipment and was not hard on his tools. He took pride in owning good American Made tools. Join us June 14th as we look through Jess’s past, the past of a very talented man. Lunch will be available.

Perkins Auction Service Scott and Kacie Perkins

406-560-2589 cell – 406-846-1138 home 3145 Perkins Road, Deer Lodge, MT 59722

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing changes to the nutrition facts label on food packages, a University of NebraskaLincoln food specialist said.

The changes would include a larger emphasis on calories and also require companies to list added sugars. In addition, calories would be listed in larger and bolder type.

“The calories just jump right out at you and so do the number of servings in the container,” Albrecht said.

Albrecht said many people don’t pay attention to the number of servings in a container, which can cause them to overeat.

Calories from fat would no longer be listed. However total, saturated and trans fat amounts would still be required.

Amounts of potassium and Vitamin D would also be listed.

The proposal currently is in its comment period. This means that the public can review the plan and submit comments and suggestions to the FDA. The FDA has proposed that the food industry comply with the publication of any final rules within two years.

For more information, visit: http://www.fda.gov/food/ guidanceregulation/guidancedocumentsregulatoryinformation/labelingnutrition/ ucm385663.htm

Winter wheat variety performance summary in MT continued from page A14

In 2012, Genou was planted on 20% of the winter wheat acreage (second in acreage to Yellowstone at 23%). Newer solid-stemmed varieties include Bearpaw (2011), Judee (2011), and WB-Quake (2010).

Table 12 contains information on yield and % sawfly cutting at 17 testing locations where sawfly pressure was present during the years 2005-2012. The data is from Havre, North Havre (a site 25 miles north of Havre), Loma (15 miles northeast of Ft. Benton), Turner (60 miles east-northeast of Havre), and Willow Creek (35 miles west-northwest of Bozeman). Solidness scores (rated on a 5-25 scale) are shown for solid and semi-solid varieties in Table 14.

Coleoptile Length Coleoptile length evaluation was performed in Bozeman under controlled (growth chamber) conditions. Twenty-five seeds per variety were planted in wetted vermiculite. After 15 days the coleoptile (sheath covering the emerging shoot that helps penetration to the soil surface) was measured. This test was replicated 3 times for each variety. Results from previous years are reported in Table 14. Long coleoptiles are generally longer than 4 inches, medium from 2.7-4 in, and short are under 2.7 in. Care should be taken not to plant short coleoptile varieties too deep.

Other Agronomic Characters Table 14 contains information on grain maturity, chaff color, relative winter survival and straw strength for the hard wheat varieties listed in this publication.

Cereal Quality Milling and baking characteristics for varieties are presented in Table 14. They are rated for each variety on a 1-5 scale (5 = superior). A quantitative polyphenol oxidase (PPO) has been determined for varieties since the 2006 mill and bake evaluation. These varieties are reported in Table 14 as low to high. A lower value is associated with better Asian noodle quality.

Disease Reactions Disease reactions for hard red wheat varieties are listed in Table 14. There is information on dwarf smut, stripe rust, stem rust and leaf rust. Table 18, for soft white winter wheat, contains information on dwarf smut, snow mold, stem rust and stripe rust.

Statistical Analyses and Interpretation The data collected at each winter wheat location was analyzed as a three-replication lattice or randomized complete block design. Least significant difference at the 0.05 probability level (LSD, p = 0.05) and coefficients of variation (CV) were calculated from analysis of variance at each location. The LSD is used to compare the performance of two specific varieties at a time. If the difference between two varieties exceeds the LSD this is interpreted as a true difference, because a difference between two varieties this large will only occur 5% of the time due to chance.

Tables 3 through 10 show 2012 data for hard winter wheat collected at all harvested experiment station sites. Where a variety has been in the test for two, three or four years, combined analyses of the yield data over years are presented.

Variety selection should be based on yield stability at a particular location over a period of years. Selection should also consider test weight, winter-hardiness, heading date, plant height, protein and disease resistance.

2012 Test Conditions Statewide winter wheat yields were projected by the Montana Agricultural Statistics Service at 38 bu/a for 2012 compared to 41 bu/a for the 2011 harvest year. The harvested acreage in 2012 was 2.14 million acres (total production = 81.3 million bu) compared 2.19 million acres in 2011 (total production = 89.7 million bu). Rainfall for the 2011-2012 winter crop year was below average at all locations tested (Table 13), except Kalispell. Average yearly temperatures were above long term at all locations, ranging from +0.1° at Conrad to +7.3°F at Huntley.

Test weight averaged 58.8 lb/bu across all locations.

Conrad (61.2) and Huntley (63.2) were the only locations above 60 lb/bu.

Winterkill at Williston, 22% survival across varieties, reduced yields of susceptible varieties (Art, AP503 CL2, Bynum, Curlew, Genou, Judee, Ledger, Promontory, and SY Wolf). No winterkill was recorded at Sidney.

Heading dates were earlier in 2012 for Bozeman (2 days), Sidney (7 days), Williston (5 days), and Huntley (4 days) than long term averages. Havre (2 days) and Kalispell (6 days) had later than average heading dates. Conrad was average continued on page a16

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• 1974 Versatile 800, 4WD, 5811 hours (1000 hours on complete engine overhaul), w/14’ dozer blade, 3 hydraulics, 235 HP • 1973 IH 966 Farm All, 6489 hours, 2 hydraulic, PTO, 90 HP, • 1974 John Deere 4430, app. 8000 hours, w/ Dual #10 self- leveling loader w/grapple & bucket, w/set of dual tires, 3 Pt, 2 hydraulic, PTO, 125 HP • 1995 Ford F250, 7.3 Diesel Power Stroke, 4WD, 307,000 miles, extended cab, AT, running boards, excellent tires • IH 400 w/ 3 point & BMB mower, wide front and TA • IH 300 w/ F 11 loader, hay basket & grapple, wide front and TA • McCormick 300, wide front and TA • 1974 IH Loadstar 1600, 345 engine, 5-2 speed, 16’ steel box w/double action twin cylinder hoist, 54,433 miles • 1976 Chevrolet Scottsdale 30 truck • 1962 Chevrolet 40, 1.5 ton truck w/ service pump system & split 300 gallon tank, manual transmission, 6 cylinder engine • Buick Century Custom, 95,000 miles, 4 door, green, cloth interior (exterior blemishes) • Arctic Cat 400, 3155 miles, 4x4, AT, w/ snow blade • 2011 Honda Big Red, camouflage, 4x4, soft cab w/ track system • 1987 Case IH combine, 4142 hours, well maintained, new feeder floor, elevator & feeder chain, chaff spreader, newer diamond tread drive tires w/ 25’ CIH 1010 straight cut head & JD 224 Flex head, black reel, dual drive and new poly w/ CIH adapter (heads will be sold separately) • Triggs Airline Deluxe goose neck stock trailer, 20x6, new floor, tandem axle • Boespflug bumper pull car hauler trailer, 18’, tandem axle, very nice condition • Donahue trailer • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Vermeer 605 Super J baler w/ monitor, 8 belts IH 7100 hoe press drill, 7 ½” spacing, 3x12’ with transport Massey Ferguson pull type swather, 25’ REM 27 Hundred grain vacuum, PTO, 77 hours Dixon Kodiak VTR Commercial 60” mower, 359 hours Husqvarna walk behind snow blower, 27”, chains, reverse w/ cab (sharp) Champion generator, 3500-4000 continual watt Walden dozer blade (for tractor) John Deere 510 baler, 9 belts Versatile auger, 7x42 w/ plastic auger & bin sweep, B&S engine Gilmore Tatge PTO grain auger, 40’ IH 1100 pull type mower, 9’ sickle John Deere 567 wheel rake (missing wheel) 75 gallon service tank w/ electric pump Portable grain bin, 13,000 bushel w/ tarp Pick up mount sprayer with fiberglass tank Pick up box trailers, one with water tank Case (old) 14’ tandem disk w/ hydraulic Flexicoil System 60 spray tank on transports (2) Fuel tanks, 500 gallons each Poly water tank, 1050 gallons 3 point posthole digger Old 8’ tandem disk Gas pump

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SHOP • TOOLS

Farm & Ranch 6 or 12 volt charger/starter, 2/40 or 100/200 Rhino pressure washer w/ Honda motor, 2700 PSI Craftsman shop vacuum/blower, 20 gallon Rockford bench mount drill press, half inch, variable speed Shop vise mounted on truck rim Assorted pipe and crescent wrenches, up to 36” Black & Decker chop saw Bulldog welder GE farm and home welder Acetylene oxygen tanks on cart with hoses and gauges Portable air compressor Loading ramps Transfer pump Yard sprayer to be mounted on 4 wheeler, 26 gallon tank Wards generator Sickle section repair tool Sanborn upright air compressor, commercial grade Delta planer Shopsmith (older unit) w/turning lathe, drill & saw Propane space heater Used oil heater w/ stand Wood shop dust collector/vacuum, 2 HP String trimmers, gas operated Barrel pumps Assorted jacks

LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT (8) Stock panels, 10’

• • • • • • • • • • • •

Farm Master gates, 8’, 10’, 14’ (3) Yellow stock gates, 11.5’ (2) Farm gates, 20’ each Red gate, 16’ (9) Wire panels, 16’ Shop made head gate (replica of Powder River) made from oil field pipe Self bale feeder (2) Mineral feeders Work Saver 3 point mount bale roller Feeder panel Powder River calf table

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Roll of heavy duty rubber water line Assorted steel pipe (2) Satin stone counter top/sinks, 49”x19” (fit 48”x18” vanity) NIB Pile of REA pole cross arms Old coal burning stove Old B&S engine, runs Collection of Play Boy magazines circa 60’s, 70’s & 80’s Several used tires, truck and implement Mercury 18 HP outboard motor, tiller steer

MISCELLANEOUS

AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS ASSOCIATED WITH A FARM AND RANCH OPERATION.

Orville Mjelstad Sales Manager Arnegard, ND (701) 586-3731

Jim Borseth #868 Williston, ND (701) 572-5480

American Society of Farm Equipment Appraisers

LUNCH WILL BE SERVED BASIN PRINTERS • WILLISTON, ND

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Wes Grandberg Autobody Repair

Winter wheat variety performance summary continued from page a15

• Fiberglass Repair • Heavy Truck Specialist • Factory Trained Daycab Installer ALL MAKES AND MODELS PHONE (406) 390-4775, HAVRE, MT

TRACTOR & AIR SEEDER FOR SALE

Case IH 9270 tractor with 7100 hours -800 hours on full

engine overhaul, recent differential and final drive work, new tires. Exceptional condition..................... $65,000 obo Flexi-Coil drill, double shoot, paired row openers, packers capped in 2013, new bushings in primary knuckles, well maintained..................................................... $45,000 obo

406-262-7197 Havre, MT continued on page a18

34.2+/-ACRES ~ RICHLAND COUNTY

LAND AUCTION

Wednesday, June 18, 2014 - 6:00 p.m.

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Winter wheat variety performance summary in MT

TRACTOR FOR SALE

2007 John Deere 8430T serial #RW8430T903144, 335 hp, 25” heavy duty tracks at 90%, PTO, 3-pt. hitch, Guidance ready, 4 remotes, fully weighted, 6400 hours. ............................................................ $115,000 obo

continued from page A16

Call Cory Davis, 406-266-3097, Townsend, MT

Bar 5 Ranch Belt

$1,900,000

M-H Ranch Stockett

Yellowstone River Irrigated Ranch Pompey’s Pillar

$1,580,000

$850,000

and Moccasin had no data.

Stripe rust (average = 79%, range 36 – 100% on July 12) at Kalispell was a significant factor in yield (range 9 – 108 bushels per acre) reduction for highly susceptible varieties (Accipiter, Bearpaw, Broadview, Carter, CDC Falcon, Decade, Genou, Jerry, McGill, Norris, overland, and Pryor).

There was some sawfly cutting recorded at the Havre Experiment Station averaging 8% of stems cut across varieties (range = 0 – 20%).

Protein content averaged 13.1% across all locations (location range = 11.0 – 15.2%) tested. Sidney, Moccasin, Huntley, and Conrad were below 12%. The range of genotype means across all locations was 12.3 (Pryor) – 14.2 (Genou) %.

Leading winter wheat varieties planted for 2012 were Yellowstone (22.8%), Genou (19.7%), CDC Falcon (7.0%), Jerry (4.9%), Ledger (4.9%), and AP503 CL2 (4.5%).

Dwarf Smut (TCK) Dwarf smut (TCK) can be controlled with ‘Dividend’ seed treatment (see page 5). Dwarf smut or dwarf bunt (Tilletia controversa Kuhn) is a fungal disease that occurs in areas where winter wheat is subjected to prolonged snow cover or unfrozen ground. The planting of dwarf smut resistant varieties (Promontory and Lewjain are currently recommended) as one practical means of control.

The amount of wheat lost each year because of dwarf smut is small in relation to the state’s total crop, but individual operators may experience severe losses in heavily infested, localized areas.

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Fig. 2. Known areas of dwarf smut (TCK) infestations.

If you farm in the vicinity of one of the shaded areas in the map (Figure 2.), you would be well advised to observe closely your winter wheat crop and consider planting a resistant variety (Tables 14 and 18) or use ‘Dividend’ seed treatment, only.

What Recommendation by MAES Means Classification of winter wheat varieties is determined on a yearly basis by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES) Wheat Variety Release Committee. This 16 member committee is composed of one wheat breeder, one cereal or forage quality scientist, one plant pathologist, one entomologist, one weed scientist, one cropping systems specialist, six Research Center agronomists, one manager from both the Montana Foundation Seed program and the Montana Seed Growers Association, one Montana Wheat and Barley Committee member and one representative of the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station Advisory Board.

A variety is eligible for recommendation when a minimum of 16 location-years of performance data is obtained from the Montana State University statewide winter wheat performance trials. Test results indicate that the variety is equal to or superior in overall merit to specified check cultivars and has end-use quality equal to or exceeding currently recommended varieties. For varieties originating from private companies, recommendation is considered only at the request of the company when adequate data is available.

Recommendations of varieties are considered on a case by case basis. Yield performance of a variety is an important criteria, but also considered are test weight, grain protein content, winter survival, pest resistance and end-use quality data. In general, yield needs to be at least equal to currently recommended varieties in a particular district, unless the variety is being recommended for a specific purpose, e.g. winter hardiness, sawfly resistance. For example, Rampart, which is not competitive in the absence of wheat stem sawfly, is recommended in Districts 3, 4 and 5 for sawfly areas only.

Only six varieties are recommended for the Northeast district due to severe winter conditions and a higher probability of stem rust in this region. Thus varieties recommended for District 6 must have higher winter survival and stem rust resistance.

If a serious defect in the variety is identified during percontinued on page a21

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2014 CONSIGNMENT SALE

Thursday, June 19, 2014

Register 9:00 am • Sale 9:30 am

Chester Stockyards - NW end of Chester, MT WATCH FOR SIGNS – LUNCH WILL BE AVAILABLE

Auctioneers Note: Fritz Auction welcomes you to their consignment sale. This is a partial listing as we will consign items until June 13. See our website, fritzbull.com for updates. All items sell without reserve to the highest bidder. We’ll see you June 19. -- Jim and crew

RECREATIONAL

1994 Dutchman Classic 320 camper, 5th wheel, 32-ft., sleeps 8, queen bed master, twin bunks, 2 bathrooms, extra water storage, new flooring, A/C, heat, reversed axles for more clearance.

2006 Yamaha YZ450F, 50th Anniversary Edition, custom seat, yellow.

2006 Polaris Sportsman 500, 4x4.

1991 Kawasaki Bayou 300, 4x4.

(2) Kawasaki 400, 4x4, liquid cool.

Bombardier Traxter 4x4, Visco-Lok, windshield.

Honda 90 3-wheeler.

1909 single shot 22.

10-22 Ruger rifle.

HAYING EQUIPMENT

John Deere 2280 swather, diesel, 20-ft. draper header, MacDon pickup reel.

1980 Hesston 6550 swather, gas, 14-ft. 6665 hay header, conditioner, 21-ft. double swath draper header (no canvas), swamp cooler.

Versatile 4400 swather, 3.3L gas, 21-ft. draper header, triple delivery, hydrostatic.

John Deere 1424 mower conditioner pull-type swather, 14-ft. sickle, Chevron rollers, hyd. drive.

2009 AGCO 5565 round baler, laced belts, standard/ wide pickup, 540 PTO, mesh wrap/twine, bale kicker, 14L-16.1SL tires, 5110 bales.

John Deere 335 round baler, 4x4.

New Holland 846 round baler, chain, twin knotters, 540 PTO. 2008 Vermeer 605M round baler, wide pickup, net wrap, twine, hydraulic push bar, 1000 PTO. 1995 New Holland 660 round baler, 540 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift, surface wrap.

2005 Case RBX562 round baler, twine and net wrap, converging wheels, belts in good shape.

New Holland 320 small square baler.

New Holland 1002 balewagon, pull-type.

TRACTORS & TRAILERS

1985 Versatile 976 8000 hours.

International Hydro 100 tractor, IH 2350 loader, Mount-O-Matic, dual hydraulics, 540/1000 PTO, 3 point.

1974 Ford CL-40 skid steer, 4 cylinder Wisconsin, propane, 2 buckets.

Case backhoe, 2-ft. bucket.

R-O-AMUNDSON dozer, Model AM18A119, hydraulic lift, manual tilt/angle.

Michigan 75A loader, Waukesha gas engine, 6.5-ft. bucket.

5th wheel flatbed trailer, 16-ft. steel bed, beaver tail ramps, LT236/85R16.

DRILLS & SPRAYERS

John Deere 9400 drills, 40-ft., 12” spacing, Gen points, steel packers, transport and hitch.

2000 Flexi-Coil 5000 air drill, 51-ft., 9” spacing, 3.5” steel press wheels, double shoot, sideband carbide tips, has tow between 3450 cart.

Concord 6012 air drill, 60-ft. walk tandem packers, 3 rank, hydraulic drive fan, Concord 3000 tow behind cart, single shoot. 1.5” tips.

1995 Flexi-Coil 5000 air drill, 57-ft. 12” spacing, 4” rubber press wheels, has a 2320 cart.

Flexi-Coil 67XL 130-ft., 500/1000 gallon tanks, 2 hydraulic pumps, auto rate.

Flexi-Coil System 65 pull-type, 120-ft., windscreens, 1000 gallon tank, auto rate.

Brandt QF2000 90-ft. pull-type, windcones, T-Jets, 744-A3 monitor, 1500 gallon, mixing cone.

Summers 60-ft., 350 gallon, mounted on a 1995 Dodge pickup.

lawn

1990 Dixon ZTR zero-turn mower, 14 hp Kohler, electric start, 42” deck, grass catcher.

Ingersoll Rand 50” finishing mower, tree blades.

Cub Cadet 4125CC weed eater, 4 cycle.

MISCELLANEOUS

New Haven metal lathe, 24x96, 3” and 4” jaw chucks.

Craftsman table saw, 10, steady-rest, assist tool.

Winn generator, 540 PTO. Grain elevator leg, cleaning.

Seed tender.

Drop axle.

Briggs water pump, 12 hp.

Hydraulic shop press. Delta drill press, floor-stand.

Cut-off saw.

Cut-off saw blades.

Yale 1-ton and 2-ton chain hoists.

100# anvil.

Atlas auger press.

Air filters.

Oil filters.

Metal welding table with vise.

Hand tools.

Compressor, electric, 3 hp, tank.

Power tools.

COMBINES & HEADERS

2001 Case IH 2388 combine, no header, 2444 engine hours, 2019 rotor hours.

Case IH 1460 combine, 30-ft. header, 3600 total hours, newer tires.

1995 Honey Bee SP36 36-ft. draper header, bat reel, slow speed transport.

Massey-Ferguson 13-ft. pickup header, 9-ft. Melroe.

Massey-Ferguson 13-ft. pickup header, 12-ft. Sund.

TRUCKS & VEHICLES

1964 Ford F600 truck, 2 1/2 ton, flatbed, stake sides, hoist, rear hitch, service records.

1998 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L, automatic, leather.

1991 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2L, automatic, 4 door.

1991 Dodge B250 360 engine, 4 speed.

1984 Chevrolet K15 pickup, 1/2 ton, 350 engine, 4 speed automatic, air conditioning.

1970 Chevrolet C/30 8-350, 1 ton, 350 engine, 4 speed, duals.

Chevrolet Lumina van, V6, automatic.

LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT

1997 Titan 24-ft. stock trailer.

1975 Century 6x20 stock trailer, sliding/full open back gate, center gate, front door, newer floor, tandem axle, 715 8-ply tires.

S & H 18-ft. stock trailer, bumper pull, sliding/full open back gate, center gate.

Harsh 305 4 auger mixer box, mounted on tandem walking beam trailer, double auger discharge with magnet, newer scale and load cells.

1980 Massey-Ferguson #15 grinder mixer.

Moorman wind vane, cattle stainless steel box.

Sheep feeder wind vane, stainless steel box.

Woven wire.

Barbed wire.

(40) 34”x16-ft. wire panels.

10-ft. – 12-ft. gates.

(2) Electric gates, new.

Steel posts.

Post hole digger, 3-point.

Calf table.

(2) Pig feeders, 80 bushel.

Saddle, 15”.

Horse harnesses.

Tack.

For more information call

Fritz auction

Bonded and Insured Chester, Montana

Jim, Dena, Jake & Jack Fritz 406-432-2845

Not responsible for accidents or lost or stolen merchandise.Auction Company or advertising counsel will not be held responsible for advertising inaccuracies.

Conditions of sale: The herein described personal property will be offered for sale at public auction by the owner(s). Although information has been obtained from sources deemed reliable, the auctioneer makes no warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information here contained. It is for this reason that buyers should avail themselves of the opportunity to make inspection prior to the auction. All items offered for sale shall be sold “as is, where is” with all faults. Statements day of sale take precedence.

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SURPLUS EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

20-ft. gooseneck stock trailer • 14-ft. bumper pull stock trailer 25 ton tilt bed with pintle hitch trailer • 25 ton ramp pintle hitch trailer 22-ft. 3 axle pup trailer - turntable • 20 ton hydraulic wrecker with sling 1986 GMC transporter, 11,000 lb. wheel lift - no boom

U.S. Meat Animal Research Center celebrates 50 years

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR Fifty years ago Congress approved legtools for use in selection by the industry, Call for more information... (406) 799-1977 or (406) 453-6950 islation that began the transfer of a Naval Pollak said.

Ammunition Depot to the U.S. Department “During that time period, the genomics of Agriculture, thus creating the U.S. Meat group worked on the first case of BSE, Animal Research Center (USMARC) at using genomics to identify the origin of Clay Center. the animal,” Pollak said. “It identified that Since that time, scientists at the center particular cow was a Canadian animal, not and USDA Agricultural Research Service a U.S. animal.” scientists at the University of NebraskaThe program also produced marker tests Lincoln (UNL) have grown its flagship such as those for tenderness and for the genetics program and its germ plasm evalugenetic defect osteopetrosis in Red Angus ation project, which has evolved to be the cattle. largest breed comparison study over the last In addition, USMARC was one of the 35 to 40 years, said John Pollak, the center’s collaborators, along with the University of director. The project also has information Missouri, ARS Beltsville and the University on how various breed crosses worked as of Alberta research teams, to work on the composites. development of the original 50K SNP chip.

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“It laid the foundation for commercial “Today, USMARC is sequencing their We come directly to the farm. ranches around the country,” Pollak said. discovery population to better learn about USMARC houses both UNL and federal the underlying mutation causing variation We clean out after every job. employees and also is the home to the Great in economically relevant beef traits,” PolWe also size barley.

Plains Veterinary Educational Center. lak said.

Call now for an appointment During the last 15 years, capitalizing on In the late 1990s, USMARC scientists 1-800-626-7932 its wealth of genetic diversity information, began a focus on food safety and developed William D. Wipf (406) 781-0772 scientists began working in genomics and mitigation strategies for management of E. Ray Morken Jr. (701) 444-2201 or (701) 770-2201 have been developing and refining genomic coli through the production cycle from the feedlot to harvest.

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Since the main focus of NEW ATV, UTV and SPRAYER FOR SALE the Beef Improvement FedBackpack Sprayers eration’s annual meeting is genetics, it is fitting that the Crop meeting will be held in NeProtection braska this year in conjuncSystem tion with the USMARC’s IN 50th anniversary.

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Field Batch Trailers We sell all A June 21 post conference tour following the 2014 Beef AIM Command & Improvement Federation’s SharpShooter parts annual meeting and research symposium will bring particiComplete Systems On Hand for pants to the USMARC, where John Deere and all other brands they will visit two sites – the Call Us With All Your Needs Available with 2 or 3 tanks – 3000 gallon tanks center’s feedlot and pasture.

Participants will view the 20-years experience...We service what we sell large feed efficiency facility Replace Problem Solenoid Valves with and hear from nutritionists NOW IN ST and geneticists about what is Electric Ball Valves OCK going on in the facility and NEW Raven what scientists have learned Bring in any competition AD and we’ll match their price!! form it. Participants also will Guidance hear from one of the scienNew Low Price Of $1695 tists from the environmental management area that works Call for Special Pricing on heat stress. ✔ Touchscreen Display At the pasture, participants ✔ On-Screen Guidance (Optional) ✔ Detailed Datalogging ✔ Reports will see a wide array of differ✔ Controller Area Network (CAN) Technology ent animals in the germ plasm ✔ Profile ✔ Scout - Map field boundaries evaluation project and hear or create in-depth field maps. about its results.

Co-hosted by UNL, USMARC and the Nebraska All ✔ Guidance ✔ Boom Section Control Cattlemen, the 2014 Beef Shapes ✔ Boom Height Control ✔ One Package Improvement Federation’s and Sizes annual meeting will start at Liquid Storage We carry all noon June 18 with registraTanks tion.

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Winter wheat variety performance summary in MT continued from page A18

formance testing, the variety will not be recommended. Examples of defects resulting in non-recommendation include: high probability of winter-kill, low grain protein, low baking quality, etc.

Lack of variety recommendation by MAES may occur due to a decision by the originating company not to test the variety in statewide performance trials. In this case the lack of recommendation is due to inadequate or no data rather than a specific varietal defect.

Montana produces primarily hard red winter and hard red spring wheats. Continuous improvement of the milling and/ or baking quality of Montana grown winter wheat is one of many objectives of the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station breeding and cultivar development program. All varieties recommended by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station have been evaluated and found to be acceptable for milling and baking performance by the Cereal Quality Laboratory at Montana State University.

The quality of Montana recommended varieties, if grown and marketed within their respective classes, is acceptable by domestic users. Montana’s future as a hard red and hard white winter wheat producing state for both the domestic and export markets rests on the quality of the product.

Producing Winter Wheat Plant CERTIFIED CLASS SEED of varieties RECOMMENDED by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station.

Seed Treatment Treat all winter wheat seed with a recommended fungicide to reduce losses caused by cereal smut or other seed-borne diseases. Several non-mercurial compounds are registered for grain seed treatment.

Dwarf smut (bunt) can be controlled with difenoconazole. Dividend® contains this compound and is available in Montana. If you farm in a dwarf smut area contact your seed dealer or chemical representative for more information about this seed treatment. See page 4 for known areas of dwarf smut infestations.

Diseases are best controlled when all seeds are coated with a seed treatment. Do not over-treat-- Follow recommendation of manufacturer of product as to rate.

Truck-mounted seed treaters, which apply the fungicide as the seed is augered into the drill box, do a good job of treating if operated according to manufacturer’s specifications.

Drill box treatments are not effective for general use.

When using any pesticide materials, read the information on the label as to rate of application, specific uses, methods of handling, precautions, etc.

Seeding Rate and Date The following rates and dates for seeding are general (Figure 3). The heavier seeding rate, where indicated, is applicable to plump seed of high test weight (above 60 lbs/bu) or for seed having a kernel size larger than normal for most other varieties. The lighter rates are for the smaller seeded varieties or when test weight is below normal for larger seeded varieties. Seeding rates may be lower if adequate nitrogen and phosphorus amounts are applied at planting.

Winter wheat seed lots may vary in the number of seeds per pound depending on the ratio of large-to-small seeds in a seed lot. The average is approximately 15,000 seeds per pound. A precise count of the number of seeds per pound should be made on your seed lot to help calibrate your drill.

You can also calculate how many pounds of seed you will need to plant an acre.

As to seeding date -- DO NOT SEED TOO EARLY in areas where root rot diseases are prevalent. In areas where Cephalosporium stripe, wheat streak mosaic virus or other root rot diseases have caused losses, delay seeding until the soil temperature in the seed zone will stay below 55ºF except for brief periods during the day. In the southern half of Montana, this is usually September 10 to 20. In Districts 5 and 6, seed between September 1 and 15. Cooler soil temperatures slow root development and reduce the probability of winter root injury and invasion by soil-borne organisms. To reduce continued on page a30

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SPRAYER FOR SALE

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PUMP & MOTOR FOR SALE 75-hp electric motor with vertical turbine pump.

Call 406-471-2758 or 752-3184

Be on the lookout for brown recluse spiders

By K-State Research and Extension News

‘Tis the season - for creepy, crawly things that seemingly come from nowhere.

And one to watch for is the brown recluse spider.

“A number of things are not well known or have been misunderstood about the brown recluse spider,” said Holly Davis, research associate and Ph.D. candidate in Kansas State University’s Department of Entomology. She, along with associate professor of entomology, Jeff Whitworth, recently completed research in an effort to better understand and manage the brown recluse.

The team shared 10 facts about the much-publicized spider.

1. Brown recluse spiders are mostly only active from March through October, so trying to control them from October through March is generally not necessary or useful.

2. They are found outdoors in Kansas and other Midwestern states, as well as within structures. They tend to thrive in the

same environments that humans do. They enter structures either by crawling in from the outside or are brought in on furniture and boxes from other infested structures.

3. They readily feed on prey that is dead, • 1/3 Weight of Aluminum so are attracted to recently killed insects.

• UV Inhibitor & Food Grade However, they can and will also attack • Chemical Resistant 8-ft, 10-ft, 12-ft. live prey.

• 1/8”, 3/16”, 1/4”, 3/8”, & 1/2” thick Widths 4. Brown recluses build small, irregular • 8-ft. or 10-ft. wide x Any length webs in out-of-the-way places but do not • Dump trucks & belly dumps use these to capture prey. They tend to • Wood floor trailers hide in the dark and move around at night • Manure spreaders searching for prey.

• Fertilizer hoppers 5.

A brown recluse is tiny when it first • Chutes emerges from the egg case and takes • QuickSilver Liners Haul dirt, landscaping materials, several molts to reach adulthood, 6-12 months. Remember, they are only active clay, sand, manure, rock, grain, etc.

• Durapro Liners from March to October so this may take ALSO Hot Asphalt Liners Available • HMW Liners one to two years. Then they may live 2-3 years as adults. Females can produce 2-5 egg cases during this time (two or three is most common) and each may contain 201-406-293-3097 TOLL FREE 1-877-368-3097 50 spiderlings.

6. Brown recluse spiders are venomous but bites do not always result in large, necrotic lesions where surrounding tissue dies. Often, the bite goes unnoticed and only results in a pimple-like (available for most vehicles, without color discrimination) swelling. However, some people develop a necrotic wound (with blood and pus) which is slow to heal, with the potential for a secondary infection. If you know you’ve been bitten, catch the spider if safely possible, and show it to medical personnel for clear identification.

7. Sticky traps for spiders and other insects, available at most hardware and garden stores, work well to trap brown recluse spiders. They may not significantly reduce the numbers, but definitely help, and are a great way to detect and monitor the spider RangePoint RTX CenterPoint RTX populations.

Correction Correction 8. Insecticides labeled to control brown recluse 6” Pass-to-Pass Accuracy spiders kill the spiders, but 20” Repeatable Accuracy 1.5” Pass-to-Pass Accuracy must be sprayed directly on US and Russian Satellites 1.5” Repeatable Accuracy them, or the spider needs to $250 / Year US and Russian Satellites Satellite Satellite come into direct contact with Delivery Delivery $1650/year subscription FREE for one year with the treated area while it is purchase of new display! still damp. Otherwise, little control is achieved.

9. Brown recluse spiders Choose from 3 display options: Choose from 3 steering options: are better controlled with insecticides on non-carpeted surfaces.

10. Preventative measures like sealing cracks in foundations and walls, clearing TMX-2050 clutter in and around the EZ-Pilot Display home, moving woodpiles away from the house, placEZ-Steer AutoPilot CFX-750 ing sticky traps in low traffic FmX Integrated Display areas and spraying pesticides Display can help eliminate brown recluse populations within the home.

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VanHaur Ranch • Hilger, MT Buyer Registration: Saturday, June 21st starting at 8:30am

For more info contact Jerry VanHaur at 1-406-538-9767 or 1-406-350-2201

4450 Winifred Highway • Hilger, Montana

North of Hilger at the intersection of Saltcreek Road and Highway 236.

Watch for signs.

TRACTORS

2011 Case IH 55A mounted with L530 quick detach loader, MFWD, PTO, 3pt, shuttle reverser, 300 hours.

White 4-270 Cat 3406, PTO, 3pt, 7000 hours.

IH 856 Wheatland dual PTO, dual hydraulics, recent engine overhaul.

JD M #45295, PTO, 2pt hitch with rear blade, restored.

JD R with cab, new tires.

IH Super C IH Farmall A, restored, #139637 IH Farmall H Ford 9N, 3pt, PTO IH WD 6 w/pony motor Gambles Cockshutt 50 restored IH Farmall C, narrow front, restored #3779 IH Farmall A, #28518 restored IH Farmall M w/Farmhand F11 (not running) 7 pallets of JD tractor parts Model D thru 720 JD LA 130 lawn mower Oliver 1800, gas, 3pt, PTO

SHOP & MISCELLANEOUS

Gentac 7600 w/225amp welder generator,electric start, 2cycle Briggs 2 Propane Reddey heaters Hand truck Fence stretcher Drills Weed eater Several farm service tanks, approximately 100 gallons JD LA power unit 2 Bunks 4” PVC perforated pipe, 120 pieces 8x14 storage shed New and used tractor tires

CONSIGNMENTS BILLY BUTTLER 406-462-5500

1984 Gleaner N7 approximately 2400 hours w/27’ 1986 auger head, very clean, lots of updates, has been shedded New Holland 116 pull type windrower, 16ft, 540 or 1000 PTO, pumps, very clean w/low acres IH 850 grinder/mixer IH 8480 round baler, good condition, soft core, Contact# 406-350-6246

VEHICLES & TRAILERS

1992 Kenworth T800 dump truck, pusher axle, hyd end gate, 3406 B cat, 475hp Pintle, new trans, good 11:24.5 tires, 600k miles, rebuilt 13sp transmission Pierce 15 ton, 8.5ft x 21ft tilt deck trailer, 6000 miles on rebuild of axles, brakes, tires and wheels Heil 4yd single axle dump trailer, pintle hitch Army 6x6 with water tank and pump 1979 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 set up as a service truck with 250 gallon fuel tank and electric pump.

1985 Ford F250 4x4, 460-V8, set up as service truck with fuel tank, generator, air and grease 2013 Big Tex 60CH tandem axle car trailer 3500 lb 16ft x 7ft with ramps 2002 Featherlite 3 axle 26ft gooseneck trailer with folding beave tail, new 14 ply tires, torsion axles 1964 Ford 2 ton truck w/13’ box and hoist, V-8, 5sp, 2sp, new radials 1980 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 w/ DewEzee bale bed 1968 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 flatbed with fire unit Wells Cargo 16ft x 7ft cargo trailer w/ramp door New aluminum divider gates from Featherlite stock trailer 2 - Dodge pickup beds, 2006 dually (grey) and 1999 dually (blue).

B&W hitch for Dodge Honda Rancher 4x4 ATV Honda Recon 2x4 ATV Honda 125 Motorcycle, no title

HAY & LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT

2009 Hesston 16ft swing tongue swather, steel conditioner, used 3 seasons 2008 Vermeer 605M round baler w/DCF pickup updated to current model 4015 bales Gehl 7210 feeder/mixer wagon with new scales NH 518 manure spreader single axle, single beater Round bale rack 21ft, 11 bale Farmhand 2 wheel windrow turner Farmhand 8 bale clamp Farmhand F11 loader, 8ft bucket and hay head Farmhand stack mover 3pt Round bale spear Hesston SP10 bale processor 3pt round bale unroller 4 wheel wagon w/hay rack Farmhand large bale fork Round bale feeders 10 metal feed bunks 1 bundle wooden drive posts 4-6” x 8ft Approximately 100 big square bales of straw and 600 small bales straw Calf puller Palpation cage Misc livestock supplies Old saddles Livestock show box

GUNS & KNIVES

Winchester Model 94 30-30 inlaid with Buffalo Nickels and carved by Cuts the Rope 1908 Colt 380 Generals pistol Winchester Model 63, 22 LR, like new Remmington 45-70 rolling block w/cleaning rod and swivels Winchester model 64 30 WCF Winchester model 12, 12 gauge 3” Winchester model 61, .22, like new Winchester model 58, 1898 1st series .22 SBI Single shot 410 JC Higgins 22mag with scope Magna tech .22 Several old fishing rods and reels Al Furstnoz shoulder holster Various ammo including .22 LR 2 New in box .22/.22 Mag revolvers 20 assorted knives including Ruana and several Bowie TILLAGE EQUIPMENT Midland 345D 4.5 yard pull type scraper Degelman dozer off of 2wd tractor 26ft Friggstad chisel plow w/ mounted harrows King 8ft 3pt tandem disk with weights 30ft Gysler chisel plow with harrows 8ft Connitz 3pt blade, hyd angle

Conditions of Sale: All items sell as is, where is, without return. The condition and serviceability of any piece of equipment is expressed only by the owners and absolutely no warranty or guarantee is given or implied. This flyer is only a guide and is subject to additions or deletions. Although information has been obtained from sources deemed reliable, the Auctioneer makes no warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied, as to accuracy of the information herein contained. All purchases become the responsibility of the buyer upon the Auctioneer’s acceptance of the final bid on said items. Any lot may be split or grouped at the Auctioneer’s discretion. Announcements auction day take precedence over any other information or printed material. Neither the Auction Company nor the Seller assumes responsibility for accidents. Under certain circumstances the auction company may bid on behalf of absentee buyers.

Payment: Complete payment must be made on auction day in U.S. funds, cash, cashier’s check, approved check, or personal or company check accompanied by a letter of credit from the payer’s bank guaranteeing unqualified payment. No purchases are to be removed until settled for.

All items sell to the highest bidder without reserve.

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Rams!!

*** SPECIAL OFFER ***

Rams!!

For the FIRST time we are offering the following: 4 50 head Genelink/Targee cross Feb./Mar. born ram lambs, super thick and fancy, dams and sires all graded 21.7 micron 2013 clip 4 50 head Genelink Feb./Mar. born ram lambs 4 Genelink yearling rams also available.

Book NOW for Fall pickup!!

See the Genelink story at www.PetersonSheepCo.com

PETERSON SHEEP CO. Lemmon, SD

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701-376-3115

Follow food safety tips this summer when grilling

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR Summer is on its way, and that means grilling season is starting.

Memorial Day weekend signals the start of the grilling season, said Julie Albrecht, food specialist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL).

“It is important not to forget about food safety while having fun,” Albrecht said.

Albrecht recommends following these tips for a safe grilling season: – Wash hands with warm water for at least 20 seconds before handling food.

– Don’t cross contaminate. Keep raw and cooked meat separate.

– Preheat the coals on the grill for about 20-30 minutes before grilling, or until the coals are lightly coated with ash.

– Do not let raw meat, poultry, eggs, fresh fruits and vegetables or cooked food sit at room temperature for more than two hours.

– Hot dogs should be cut lengthwise or into very small pieces before being given to children, as they can be a choking hazard.

– Always marinate foods in the refrigerator, not on a counter or outside.

– Do not use sauce that was used to marinate raw meat on cooked food.

– Keep hot food hot and cold food cold.

– Keep cold food at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below until served. Hot food should be kept at 140 degrees Fahrenheit or above until served.

– Temperature is important when cooking meat. Use a meat thermometer to make sure meats reach the minimum temperature required to kill all the microbes.

“The best way to know that your meat or poultry is done is to use a food thermometer,” Albrecht said. “They are available where kitchen utensils are sold.”

In addition, Albrecht urges to use proper temperatures/ cooking times: – Poultry: at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

– Ground pork or beef: 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

– Beef, veal and lamb steaks and roasts: 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium rare and 160 degrees Fahrenheit for medium.

– Fin fish: 145 degrees Fahrenheit of until the flesh is opaque and separates easily with a fork.

– Clams, oysters and mussels: until the shells are open.

– Shrimp, lobster and crabs: until the meat is pearly and opaque. ##### “My credit card was stolen,” a man confided to his friend.

“Did you report it to the police?” asked the friend.

“Nah,” the man answered.

“The thief is spending less than my wife spends, so he’s welcome to keep it!

2014 South Dakota Beef Ambassador Contest

By Holly Swee, Director of Nutrition and Consumer Information, South Dakota Beef Industry Council.

The South Dakota Beef Industry Council is seeking youth beef enthusiasts to compete in the 2014 South Dakota Beef Ambassador Contest in Huron, South Dakota, at the Crossroads Hotel Event Center on July 24, 2014.

Youth (ages 8-20) have the opportunity to influence and educate consumers about beef nutrition, food safety, best animal handling practices and environmental stewardship. An outstanding leadership opportunity with cash prizes awarded to all participants! The winning beginner contestant (ages 8-11) will be awarded $50, winning junior (ages 12-16) $200 and the winning senior (ages 17-20) will receive $1,000 plus an all-expense paid trip to the National Beef Ambassador Contest.

For more information visit the South Dakota Beef Ambassador Contest website (http://www.sdbeef. org/sdbeefambassador.aspx) or contact Holly Swee (hswee@sdbeef.org) or Briana Burgers (bburgers@ sdbeef.org).

Targhee national show and sale

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It’s Never Too Early

But It Can Be Too LATE!!!

Nature Is Unpredictable...

Your Crop Insurance Coverage Shouldn’t Be.

The U.S. Targhee Sheep Association 2014 National Show and Sale will be held July 17th – 19th at the South Dakota State Animal Science Arena in Brooking, South Dakota. The National Show will start 10 am on the 18th and the National Sale at noon on the 19th. Top selection of yearlings, fall and spring lambs will be offered.

Please visit our website for more details, www. ustargheesheep.org, or contact Mardy Rutledge at (702) 292-5715, ustargheesheep@gmail.com.

Office phone 434-5211, 234 Front Street, Shelby, MT Office phone 759-5150, 4 First Street West, Chester, MT

Call Toll-free 1-800-585-5212

MISCELLANEOUS USED EQUIPMENT

2009 New Holland H8040 windrower with HS 14-ft. header, conditioner, suspended axle, 332 hours.

$72,500

1993 Case IH 8580 4x4x8 big square New Holland Super 1049 balewagon . baler................................... $18,500 ........................................... $18,900 John Deere 468 16x18 square baler.. .............................................. $6500 John Deere 350 3-point rake...... $800 New Holland LM5060 telehandler, 3000 hours......................... $69,900 2008 New Holland LM5040 telehandler with pallet forks. 2400 hours.... ........................................... $72,900 2011 New Holland T6050 MFD tractor, cab, 16x16 transmission with 840TL loader, bucket, grapple. 1500 hours. ........................................... $76,900 New Holland 499 12-ft. cut, swing Ford 1500 compact tractor, MFD, 3-pt., tongue mower conditioner..$13,500 PTO with loader, 934 hours ..$6200

John Deere 348 twine baler, PTO, multiluber, 1/4 turn chute.

$17,500

Your NEW Dealer for Western Montana

NEW Bush Hog 10 wheel carted rakes IN STOCK Call for Price!!

Other items in stock also!

Western Montana New Holland

1-406-728-1996 • 1-877-728-1996 7719 Thornton Drive Missoula, MT

After hours - Manager - Wayne - 406-369-0348

Sales - Ron Gibson - 406-370-6719

Joel Unruh - 406-499-0396

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COMBINES

2001 John Deere 9650 265 hp, 2WD, hydro, 3328/4704 hours. SU#171789... $61,480 (B) 2001 John Deere 9650STS 290 hp, 2WD, 2490/3567 hours. SU#162972.$64,000 (BF) 2001 John Deere 9650 265 hp, 2WD, hyrdo, 3450/4825 hours. SU#169502.. $64,584 (B) 2007 John Deere 9660STS 305 hp, PRWD, 1860 hours. SU#177258.......... $134,166 (R) 2008 John Deere 9770STS 360 hp, 2WD, 718/865 hours. SU#171141..... $156,953 (R) 2008 John Deere 9770STS 360 hp, 2WD, 1337/1742 hours. SU#151121.. $157,900 (I) 2009 John Deere 9770STS 360 hp, 2WD, 879/1185 hours. SU#153280.... $167,500 (I) 2010 John Deere 9770STS 360 hp, 2WD, 805/1047 hours. SU#175186... $185,058 (R) 2009 John Deere 9770STS 360 hp, 2WD, 817/1058 hours. SU#176285... $190,820 (R) 2010 John Deere 9770STS 360 hp, 2WD, 911/1331 hours. SU#159222.... $203,000 (I) 2012 John Deere S670 373 hp, PRWD, hydro, 918/1360 hours. SU#171972... $234,000 (B) (6) 2012 John Deere S670 373 hp, ProDrive, Contour Master......$257,609-$283,636 (BF) (3) 2012 John Deere S670 373 hp, 2WD, ProDrive, Contour Master.$283,237-$301,500 (I) 2013 John Deere S670 375 hp, 2WD, ProDrive, 272/345 hours. SU#168755..... $289,000 (R) (4) 2013 John Deere S670 375 hp, 2WD, ProDrive, Contour Master.$305,490-$309,870 (I) 2013 John Deere S670 375 hp, 2WD, ProDrive, 235/315 hours. SU#171244...$309,666 (BF) 2011 Pickett TwinMaster 13/4” 1000 PTO, estimated 2400 ac. SU#172361.$157,575 (P) 2010 Case IH 7120 360 hp, 2WD, hyrdro, 653/867 hours. SU#159072...... $198,500 (I)

BALERS

2008 John Deere 568 round baler, 5x6, wrap/ twine, MegaWide. SU#173823..$29,093 (S) 2007 John Deere 568 round baler, 5x6, wrap/ twine, MegaWide. SU#175278..$28,511 (B) 2007 John Deere 568 round baler, 5x6, dbl twine arms, MegaWide. SU#170848.. $23,760 (M) 2005 John Deere 567 round baler, 5x6, wrap/ twine, MegaWide........$20,073-$20,615 (M) 2005 John Deere 567 round baler, 5x6, double twine arms. SU#173187........... $19,761 (M) 2000 John Deere 566 round baler, 5x6, wrap/ twine, push bar. SU#164722..... $10,950 (M) 1999 John Deere 566 round baler, 5x6, wrap/ twine, push bar. SU#166204.......$11,900 (B) 1995 John Deere 535 round baler, 5x6, twine, hydraulic pickup. SU#178021...... $5141 (B) John Deere 568 round baler, 5x6, wrap/twine, MegaWide. SU#170516........... $29,995 (M) 2003 Hesston 4910 big square baler, 4x4, accumulator. SU#178176...............$38,590 (P) 2005 Vermeer 605M round baler, 5x6, wide pickup, bale ramp. SU#177748.$18,488 (M) 2005 Vermeer 605M round baler, 5x6, wrap/ twine, MegaWide. SU#175274. $15,805 (B) New Holland 282 small square baler, short bale chute, been shedded. SU#166208..$4300 (P)

SPRAYERS

2013 John Deere 4940 120-ft. boom, 1200 gallon, 668 hours. SU#170910..... $283,000 (B) 2011 John Deere 4830 100-ft. boom, 1000 gallon, 1161 hours. SU#170254.... $209,630 (I) 2011 John Deere 4730 100-ft. boom, 800 gallon, 750 hours. SU#175715............. $225,808 (I) 2010 John Deere 4930 120-ft. boom, 1200 gallon, 1195 hours. SU#163332.$228,000 (BF) 2009 John Deere 4930 120-ft. boom, 1200 gallon, 2316 hours. SU#162378.... $183,000 (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) 2003 John Deere 4710 90-ft. boom, 800 gallon, 1660 hours. SU#165993........ $112,825 (BF) 2002 John Deere 4710 90-ft. boom, 800 gallon, 3330 hours. SU#170582.......... $106,500 (B) 2000 John Deere 4700 90-ft. boom, 800 gallon, 2090 hours. SU#177764............ $92,500 (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)

PLATFORMS

2009 John Deere 630R 30-ft. rigid, Dura-Cut sickle, hyd fore/aft. SU#161789.$24,900 (B) 2006 John Deere 936D 36-ft. draper, Dura-Cut sickle, finger reel. SU#171791.. $25,920 (B) 2005 John Deere 936D 36-ft. draper, Dura-Cut sickle, finger reel. SU#171790.. $27,000 (B) 2000 John Deere 936D 36-ft. draper, Dura-Cut sickle, full finger. SU#167044... $29,500 (B) (2) 2012 John Deere 630R 30-ft. rigid, Dura-Cut sickle, full finger, hyd fore/aft reel$30,170 (B) 1999 John Deere 930R 30-ft. rigid, Dura-cut sickle. SU#177075....................... $8642 (M) 2006 John Deere 635F 35-ft. flex, Dura-Cut sickle. SU#164551.................... $18,500 (M) 2001 John Deere 936D 36-ft. rigid, hyd fore/aft reel, finger reel. SU#174551.......$26,000 (P) 2010 John Deere 630R 30-ft. rigid, Dura-Cut sickle, full finger. SU#154238.... $22,300 (I) 2006 John Deere 630R 30-ft. rigid, Dura-Cut sickle, full finger. SU# 167725... $23,350 (I) 2013 John Deere 360R 30-ft. rigid, Dura-Cut sickle, full finger. SU#172152.... $32,704 (I) 2011 John Deere 635D 35-ft. draper, dual knife drives, pickup reel. SU#129930. $48,900 (I) (2) 2011 John Deere 630D 30-ft. draper, hyd fore/aft reel, JD guards.$50,321-$51,120 (I) 2007 John Deere 630R 30-ft. rigid, hyd fore/ aft, full finger. SU#176286........ $20,615 (R) 2005 John Deere 630R 30-ft. rigid, poly tine pickup reel. SU#166338............ $22,600 (R) 2008 John Deere 630R 30-ft. rigid, hyd fore/aft pickup reel. SU#171142............ $25,920 (R) 2010 John Deere 630D 30-ft. draper, hyd fore/ aft reel. SU#175187................... $45,475 (R) 2012 John Deere 630D 30-ft. draper, Dura-Cut sickle. SU#170577..................... $59,360 (R) 2013 John Deere 630D 30-ft. draper, dual knife drive. SU#168757...................... $64,372 (R) 2008 John Deere 630R 30-ft. rigid, Dura-Cut sickle. SU#155059...................$17,000 (BF) 2012 John Deere 630R 30-ft. rigid, full finger, steel auger fingers......$27,000-$31,248 (BF) 2010 John Deere 630R 30-ft. rigid, Dura-Cut sickle, full finger. SU#171190.$28,000 (BF) (2) 2011 John Deere 630R 30-ft. rigid, full finger, hyd fore/aft reel$31,786-$33,325 (BF) (2) 2011 John Deee 630D 30-ft. draper, DuraCut sickle, hyd fore/aft.$56,500-$57,500 (BF) (3) 2012 John Deere 630D 30-ft. draper, DuraCut, hyd fore/aft reel................$59,360 (BF) 2013 Case IH 2142 35-ft. draper, hyd fore/aft reel. SU#168624......................... $53,500 (I) 2010 Case IH 2142 35-ft. draper, hyd fore/aft reel. SU#159073......................... $37,000 (I)

TRACK TRACTORS

2008 John Deere 9630T 530 engine hp, PowerShift, 3349 hours. SU#128815................... .................................................. $194,000 (I) 2009 John Deere 9630T 530 hp, PowerShift 18F/6R, 5300 hours. SU#178754.................. .................................................. $176,005 (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) (3) 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) (5) 2012 John Deere 8360T 360 engine hp, IVT with RH reverser......$264,030-$279,704 (R) (2) 2012 John Deere 8360T 360 hp, IVT with RH reverser............... $270,220-$272,000 (I) 2012 John Deere 8360T 360 engine hp, IVT, 1210 hours. SU#156350...........$265,000 (P) 2012 John Deere 8360T 360 engine hp, IVT, 1448 hours. SU#175806........$257,947 (BF) 2011 John Deere 8360T 360 engine hp, IVT, 1902 hours. SU#154811........$237,000 (BF) (4) 2010 John Deere 8345RT 345 engine hp, 275 PTO hp..............$195,000-$232,000 (R) 2012 John Deere 8335T 335 engine hp, IVT, 891 hours. SU#172883..........$256,924 (BF) 2007 Cat MT855B 460 engine hp, powershift, 3849 hours. SU#168313........... $179,100 (I)

2WD TRACTORS

2013 John Deere 8335R 335 engine hp, IVT, 440 hours. SU#179202............. $262,952 (I) 2012 John Deere 8360R 360 engine hp, IVT, 1749 hours. SU#172091........... $261,939 (I) (2) 2013 John Deere 8360R 360 engine hp, MFWD, IVT, 700 & 929 hours.$261,018 (I) (2) 2012 John Deere 8335R 335 engine hp, MFWD, IVT, ..........$251,449-$259,089 (R) (2) 2013 John Deere 8335R 335 engine hp, MFWD, IVT, 624 & 852 hours.$256,709 (I) (3) 2013 John Deere 8310R 310 engine hp, IVT with RH reverser....... $239,897-$245,952 (I) 2012 John Deere 8310R 310 engine hp, IVT, 1667 hours. SU#167477........... $241,500 (I) 2013 John Deere 8285R 285 engine hp, IVT, 414 hours. SU#179199............. $228,675 (I) 2011 John Deere 8335R 335 engine hp, IVT, 2773 hours. SU#176300........... $220,762 (I) (10) John Deere 8260R 260 engine hp, IVT, 215-688 hours........... $207,061-$207,575 (I) 2012 John Deere 7230 230 engine hp, 190 PTO hp, 1169 hours. SU#174267.... $202,376 (R) 2012 John Deere 8235R 235 engine hp, IVT, 732 hours. SU#177763............ $201,450 (R) (17) 2013 John Deere 8235R 235 engine hp, 144-1110 hours......... $182,835-$200,313 (I) 2010 John Deere 8345R 345 engine hp, IVT, 3812 hours. SU#177843.......... $199,383 (R) 2012 John Deere 7230R 230 engine hp, IVT, 975 hours. SU#155789............ $195,166 (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, 1044 & 1070 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, 1072 hours. SU#178989.......... $183,500 (B) 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, 494-800 hours........... $173,624-$177,947 (I) 2012 John Deere 7215R 215 engine hp, IVT, 948 hours. SU#166356.............$177,100 (P) (2) 2012 John Deere 8235R 235 engine hp, MFWD, IVT, 617&900 hours.$176,964 (BF) (6) 2013 John Deere 7200R 200 engine hp, 449-1130 hours......... $168,645-$173,935 (I) (3) 2012 John Deere 7215R 215 engine hp, 590-1130 hours......... $164,000-$173,625 (I) 2012 John Deere 7200R 200 engine hp, 164 PTO hp, 458 hours. SU#166468$173,500 (B) 2012 John Deere 7215R 215 engine hp, IVT, 882 hours. SU#166459..........$170,138 (BF) 2011 John Deere 7215R 215 engine hp, IVT, 885 hours. SU#155910..........$169,867 (BF) (2) 2012 John Deere 7215R 215 engine hp, 178 PTO hp, IVT, 783&882 hours.$168,600 (R) 2006 John Deere 8530 330 engine hp, 275 PTO hp, 5654 hours. SU#171737.... $154,532 (R) 2011 John Deere 7200R 200 engine hp, 164 PTO hp, 2490 hours. SU#170578$151,530 (I) 2011 John Deere 7630 175 engine hp, 140 PTO hp, 969 hours. SU#177439....... $142,779 (I) 2013 John Deere 6140R 140 engine hp, PowrQuad, 393 hours. SU#171310.$130,063 (BF) 2007 John Deere 7830 205 engine hp, 165 PTO hp, 4264 hours. SU#173168.....$128,500 (P) 2003 John Deere 8320 250 engine hp, 215 PTO hp, 3950 hours. SU#171905.....$127,461 (S) 2004 John Deere 8420 284 engine hp, 235 PTO hp, 6744 hours. SU#169352.. $119,258 (BF) 2007 John Deere 7930 180 PTO hp, MFWD, IVT, 3456 hours. SU#171740...$114,604 (B)

TILLAGE

2011 Landoll 7431-33 33’2” tandem offset disk, 22” blade. SU#167481................ $53,040 (I) 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 220 37-ft. rolling harrow packer. SU#177947.................... $12,564 (R) 2007 Unverferth 225 33-ft. rolling harrow packer. SU#177149.................... $12,334 (R) Krause 956 28-ft. tandem disk, 9” spacing, rigid scrapers. SU#171498................... $7823 (M) International 45 16-ft. cultivator, vibrashank, 3 section. SU#174463....................$2938 (S)

Yellowstone County Implement • Billings, MT - 406-248-7787 (B) Horizon Implement • Miles City, MT - 406-232-3211 (M) Park County Implement• Powell, WY - 307-754-5123 (P) Sheridan County Implement • Sheridan, WY - 307-673-4624 (S) Bonneville County Implement • Idaho Falls, ID - 208-522-6372 (I) Madison County Implement • Rexburg, ID - 208-356-5414 (R) Bingham County Implement • Blackfoot, ID - 208-785-0520 (BF)

2008 John Deere 7230 131 engine hp, 110 PTO hp, 2499 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 (S) 2000 John Deere 8110 165 hp, 4 hydraulics, 5630 hours. SU#178067.............$95,050 (P) 1995 John Deere 8400 250 engine hp, PowerShift, 5356 hours. SU#159218...$88,000 (P) 1997 John Deere 7810 150 PTO hp, PowerShift, 8355 hours. SU#178174.............$82,915 (P) 2004 John Deere 7520 125 PTO hp, MFWD, IVT, 7325 hours. SU#172904.....$74,025 (S) 1995 John Deere 8300 200 engine hp, 179 PTO hp, 8739 hours. SU#178200....$71,910 (BF) (6) 2013 John Deere 6105D 105 engine hp, 105-800 hours............... $54,188-$59,890 (I) 2008 John Deere 6230 94 engine hp, 75 PTO hp, 3800 hours. SU#178276....... $55,781 (I) 1994 John Deere 7800 178 engine hp, PowerShift, 7729 hours. SU#179179.. $53,428 (R) 1993 John Deere 4960 200 PTO hp, PowerShift, 9379 hours. SU#171604............. $49,523 (I) 2006 John Deere 6220 90 engine hp, 72 PTO hp, 2556 hours. SU#178277....... $41,828 (I) 1985 John Deere 4050 130 engine hp, QuadRange, 13,077 hours. SU#174569$37,625 (P) 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) 1969 John Deere 5020 133 PTO hp, 2WD, 3272 hours. SU#178178....................... $8800 (M) 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) 2011 Case IH 225 225 engine hp, 180 PTO hp, 832 hours. SU#163312........... $150,611 (M) 2011 Case IH 260 257 engine hp, 215 PTO hp, 1279 hours. SU#158803........ $149,110 (BF) 2011 Case IH 225 225 engine hp, 195 PTO hp, 602 hours. SU#158769............. $136,740 (I) 2011 Case IH 235 235 engine hp, 195 PTO hp, 805 hours. SU#158799............. $136,150 (I) 2010 Case IH 210 210 engine hp, 180 PTO hp, 1626 hours. SU#176472............$112,050 (I) 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)

SEEDERS & DRILLS

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#151120.. $162,500 (R) 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............... Call (R)

4WD TRACTORS

2010 John Deere 9530 475 engine hp, 2104 hours. SU#167910.................$215,700 (BF) 2009 John Deere 9530 475 drawbar hp, 2803 hours. SU#168295.................. $207,500 (M) 2012 Case IH 500 500 engine hp, powershift, 1113 hours. SU#159898........... $279,000 (I) 1999 Case IH 9350 310 engine hp, 12F/3R syncro, 3463 hours. SU#174578.$74,025 (S)

HAY & FORAGE

(2) 2013 John Deere R450 windrower, 16-ft. rotary head, steel conditioner....$117,678 (I) 2011 John Deere R450 windrower, 16-ft. rotary head. SU#173326.................... $104,171 (B) 2009 John Deere 4995 windrower, 16-ft. rotary head, steel roll. SU#177120........ $99,900 (I) 2005 John Deere 686 rotary head, 6R30, knife rolls, hard surfaced. SU#171012.$40,219 (B) 2010 John Deere 946 mower conditioner, 13-ft., Impeller conditioner. SU#178175.$29,585 (P) 2012 Case IH WD2302 windrower, 16-ft. rotary head. SU#158793..................... $102,000 (I) 2008 John Deere 686 rotary head, 6 row, small drum head. SU#179283............. $33,500 (B) 1999 New Holland HW340 windrower, 14’6” rotary head. SU#172004..........$25,000 (BF) 2011 Vermeer R2800 hay rake, all hydraulic.

SU#179116.................................$23,220 (S) 2011 Darf 917 hay rake, 24-ft. rake width, double tine. SU#171670............ $18,000 (R) 2011 Darf 917 hay rake, 24-ft. rake width, double tine. SU#171671..........$18,000 (BF) 2003 Case IH SCX100 mower conditioner, 16ft., sickle. SU#177845.............. $11,471 (M) 1999 New Holland 1475 mower conditioner, 14-ft., sickle. SU#174647............. $8842 (B) Vermeer R23A twin hydrualic 5 bar hay rake.

SU#178862................................... $7264 (R)

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2008 John Deere 9770STS 360 hp, 2WD, 1066/1521 hours. SU#155057.$163,725 (M)

2012 John Deere 7230R 230 engine hp, IVT, 818 hours. SU#166355..........$190,213 (BF)

2012 John Deere 8360T 360 engine hp, IVT, 698 hours. SU#174259............ $275,646 (R)

2008 John Deere 9770STS 360 hp, 2WD, 915/1320 hours. SU#171515... $171,657 (B)

2012 John Deere 7215R 215 engine hp, IVT, 890 hours. SU#166351............. $173,630 (I)

2012 John Deere S670 373 hp, 2WD, ProDrive, 375/505 hours. SU#176288...... $281,331 (I)

2012 John Deere 630R 30-ft. rigid, Dura-Cut sickle, full finger. SU#168784.... $29,500 (I)

2013 John Deere 1895 42.5-ft., 10” spacing, tow between tank. SU#164660.$209,500 (I)

2009 Apache AS1010 100-ft. boom, 1000 gallon, 1192 hours. SU#159325.. $142,000 (M)

2012 John Deere 8310R 310 engine hp, IVT, 900 hours. SU#172879..........$223,755 (BF)

2006 Apache AS1010 100-ft. boom, 1000 gallon, 1243 hours. SU#162968....$114,600 (B)

2012 Case IH 260 257 engine hp, 215 PTO hp, 829 hours. SU#159705.............$154,600 (P)

2002 Morris Maxim 55 55-ft., 12” spacing, tow between tank. SU#169773......... $58,438 (B)

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

2006 John Deere 1895 42.5-ft., 7.5” spacing, tow behind tank. SU#151126... $152,000 (I)

2008 Seedmaster 5012 50-ft., 12” spacing, tow behind tank. SU#178524..........$115,000 (B) 2012 John Deere S670 375 hp, 2WD, ProDrive, 467/466 hours. SU#171606...$279,721 (BF)

2009 Case IH 3380 40-ft., 7.5” spacing, tow between tank. SU#167534........$117,500 (B) 2012 Case IH WD2303 windrower, 16-ft. rotary head. SU#158791................... $106,500 (M)

2004 Case IH MXU125 125 engine hp, 105 PTO hp, 3310 hours. SU#172841.......$52,718 (S)

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

2012 Case IH 550 550 engine hp, powershift, 1527 hours. SU#158797.......... $274,070 (B)

2009 John Deere 4930 120-ft. boom, 1200 gallon, 1466 hours. SU#159285.. $208,000 (M)

2013 John Deere 8360R 360 engine hp, IVT, 572 hours. SU#178328............. $262,451 (I)

2001 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 9.5” spacing, tow between tank. SU#169896........ $37,495 (M)

Yellowstone County Implement • Billings, MT - 406-248-7787 (B) Horizon Implement • Miles City, MT - 406-232-3211 (M) Park County Implement• Powell, WY - 307-754-5123 (P) Sheridan County Implement • Sheridan, WY - 307-673-4624 (S) Bonneville County Implement • Idaho Falls, ID - 208-522-6372 (I) Madison County Implement • Rexburg, ID - 208-356-5414 (R) Bingham County Implement • Blackfoot, ID - 208-785-0520 (BF)

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Use of strychnine for gopher control

By Joe Parks, MSU Toole County Extension Agent and Jim Knight, MSU Extension Wildlife specialist Call Mark at Bauer & Buck Construction Extension offices can expect to receive specific (406) 880-5473 questions depending on the time of year. In addition to crops, trees and gardens, one of the topics brought up every spring often regards gophers.

More specifically, how to control them.

People often mistake ground squirrels for gophers. What makes this misidentification an issue is that there are species-specific control methods for both pocket gophers and ground squirrels, one of which is the use of strychnine.

It is illegal to use strychnine in Montana for ground squirrel control. However, it is legal to use strychnine in Montana for pocket gopher control, but it must be used underground because of its Richardson Ground Squirrel toxicity. What makes this an annual issue is that strychnine can be purchased off the shelf locally while many rodenticides used for ground squirrel control require a pesticide applicator license for purchase. Many farmers and ranchers possess the required license but the average homeowner does not. Because of strychnine’s accessibility, individuals sometimes purchase the product and use it for methods not conducive with the label. These unregistered uses can affect unintended targets such as pets and other wildlife. As little as one pellet of strychnine can be fatal to dogs with symptoms WANT TO BUY: occurring within minutes.

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Ground squirrels look much like tree squirrels Model 1032, 1033, 1036, or 1037. or chipmunks and are roughly a foot in length with Pocket Gopher a short, bushy tail. Pocket gophers are smaller than ground squirrels with small eyes, large front teeth that stick out and claws used for digging. Unlike ground squirrels which build burrows similar to prairie dogs and leave their entries open, pocket gophers spend 99% of their life underground and plug all of the holes they dig.

Ground squirrels also have a more dense population of up to 20 per acre whereas pocket gophers are seldom found in more than one per acre.

Even though rodenticides used for ground squirrel control such as Rozol® and zinc phosphide are restricteduse, there are general-use rodenticides available such as Ramik-Green that can be purchased without a pesticide license. Body-gripping and live traps are also an effective - One upfront cost for a lifetime of safe & simple grain method in controlling ground squirrels and pocket gophers handling! when populations are small.

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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

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

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

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

1991 International 1800 gallon tank, 60-ft. booms, Raven controller, 3800 hours............. 2001 Case 4300 Cummins .................................. $34,500 automatic, flex-air system....... .................................. $69,000

2001 Case 3300 3-wheel, Cummins auto, flex-air sys$57,000 $63,000 tem............................

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

1992 Wrangler, diesel with forks or bucket........... $15,500

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2002 Sterling with New Leader G4 bed................ $48,0000

1999 Loral DT530, autoshift, Air Max 5 bed, 5700 hours..... .................................. $51,000 1994 Loral 55/85 sprayer, liq1996 Loral................. $37,500 uid spray bed............. $34,000

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

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

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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

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

1-8500 gallon propane 1997 Dodge sprayer with tag holding tank, good data axle, 65-ft. boom, 800 gallon plates................. $21,000 tank and controller..... $23,000

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1990 Ford with Cat 3208, auto, Wilmar spreader.........$33,500

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The deadline for advertising in the July issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be July 3. Phone (406) 279-3291.

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2000 Ford F550 7.3L diesel, 6 speed, 11-ft. utility box, 3200# crane, Lincoln 250 welder, hydraulic driven compressor, hydraulic outriggers....$25,000

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

1995 Ford F800 service truck, Cummins, automatic, 6000 lb auto crane, Thermo Arc 270 welder, compressor.....$22,500

1981 International service truck, DT 466, 5/2 speed, 7500# IMT crane, air compressor........................$15,000

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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 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 1978 International 1600 4WD, cab and chassis, gas engine, 4 speed, 2 speed transfer case, low miles. Ex-government...... $5000

Winter wheat variety performance summary in MT

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

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

2000 Ford F550 4WD, diesel, 6 speed, 81/2-ft. flatbed, 5th wheel hitch, 106 gallon slip tank with pump...........$15,000

2001 Ford F550 4WD, bucket truck, V10, automatic, generator...............................$15,000

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

1984 Fruehauf 20 ton tilt bed trailer..........................$10,000

1981 International S1800 4x4 flatbed, 14,000 lb. knuckle boom.$12,500 1997 International 4900 DT466 diesel, automatic, 14-ft. flatbed dump, low miles................................................................... $17,500 1996 International 4900 DT466 engine, 10 speed................ $12,500 1995 International 4900 466, 5 speed, 18-ft. flatbed dump......$12,500 1995 International 4700 crew cab, DT466 diesel, 6 speed, utility box....................................................................................... $12,500 Waterous fire pumper, 175 gpm, 125 psi, 300 gallon tank, 11-ft.

Reading utility box.................................................................. $5000 12-ft. flatbed, 3200 lb. IMT crane, air compressor...................... $5000 Auto Crane 6000 lb. with remote............................................... $8000 125-185 CFM air compressors.....................................$4000 - $6000 1999 Haulin 31-ft. flatbed (expands to 34-ft.), telescopic hitch and air brakes. Good for round bales ............................................. $10,000 12-ton 22-ft. tilt bed trailer.......................................................... $6500 (11) 20-ton 24-ft. tilt bed trailers.................................$7500 - $10,000 1-ton utility beds, starting at...................................................... $1000 Miller 250-400 amp diesel welder................................$1500 - $4500 Brush Bandit chipper............................................................ $11,000 2 ton dump boxes, each............................................................ $1000 Buckets for skid steer loaders........................................................Call Forklift forks...................................................................................Call Cat IT28 quick-tach forks.......................................................... $2500 Auger bits, 18” and 30” with 21/2” square shank............$750 & $1000 16” to 36” augers...........................................................$750 to $1750 Versatile 35-ft. bucket attachment............................................. $3000

the incidence of root and foot rots, plant winter wheat on land previously seeded to other crops such as barley, oats or spring wheat. Extreme seeding delay, however, reduces seedling vigor and increases chances of winter-kill.

Seeding Depth Set the drill to place the seed 1 to 2 inches below the soil surface. Deeper seeding reduces tillering and lowers crop yields. With the furrow drills, wind-driven soil particles settle in the furrows covering the seed deeper than desired.

Yield in Winter Wheat as Influenced by Percent Stand During periods of winter injury farmers are frequently faced with a decision as to whether or not a field should be torn up and re-seeded. A 40 to 50 percent winter wheat stand, if general over field, may produce as much as re-seeded spring wheat. Thinner stands will likely demand more attention for weed control.

The guidelines for evaluating winter wheat stands are to determine the average number of healthy plants per square yard. We suggest making a square frame out of 3/8 inch rod.

Walk the field in a zigzag pattern counting at ten random locations.

Fields that have 80 or more plants per square yard will probably produce more than if replanted to spring wheat (information taken from 1995 Master’s Thesis, “Critical Overwintering Plant Population for Successful Winter Wheat Production in Montana” by Doug Holen).

Additional Descriptive Information for Winter Wheat Varieties New for the 2013 Bulletin: Colter (MT08172) – is an awned, white glumed, high yielding hard red winter wheat to be released in fall 2013 by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station. Colter is similar to Yellowstone for grain yield and most agronomic traits with the exception that Colter is about 0.5 lb/bu higher for test weight and has superior stem rust resistance relative to Yellowstone. Colter is moderately resistant to stripe rust, but susceptible to leaf rust. Colter has excellent milling and baking bread quality, similar to Yellowstone. PVP, Title V will be applied for.

SY Clearstone 2CL (MTCL1077) – a 2-gene CLEARFIELD hard red winter wheat developed by Montana Agricultural Experiment Station in 2012 and licensed exclusively to Syngenta Seeds. SY Clearstone wheat 2CL is very similar to Yellowstone. It is a medium maturing, medium tall, white chaffed wheat with average winter hardiness. It is a high yielding wheat with average test weight and protein. SY Clearstone 2CL is resistant to stripe rust and has moderate resistance to stem rust, the latter an improvement over Yellowstone. SY Clearstone 2CL is a medium PPO variety with average mill and above average bake properties. PVP, Title V will be applied for. Additionally, the CLEARFIELD genes are patented.

Warhorse (MTS0808) - is an awned, white glumed, solidstemmed hard red winter wheat to be released in fall 2013 by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station. Warhorse has medium maturity and has medium short, semi-dwarf height. Stem solidness is similar to that of Bearpaw and Rampart, while sawfly cutting of stems is very low (similar to Rampart). Warhorse yield is similar to Judee, while test weight and protein are above average. Warhorse is resistant to both stem and stripe rust. Warhorse has acceptable mill and bake qualities. PVP, Title V will be applied for.

Varieties previously in bulletin: Accipiter – hard red winter wheat developed by the Crop Development Center, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and registered in 2008. Accipiter is a medium to late maturing average height wheat with white chaff. Accipiter has above average yield, below average test weight and protein, and excellent winter hardiness. Accipiter is susceptible to stripe rust and moderately resistant to stem rust. Accipiter has below average milling and average baking quality. PVP, Title V is pending (Certificate #201100370).

AP503 CL2 – a 2-gene CLEARFIELD hard red winter wheat released by AgriPro in 2007. AP503 CL2 is a medium maturing short wheat with white chaff. AP503 CL2 has below average yield, above average test weight, average protein, and below average winter hardiness. AP503 CL2 appears resistant to stripe rust and moderately resistant to stem rust. AP503 CL2 has average milling and above average baking quality. PVP, Title V has been issued (Certificate #200800322). Additionally, the CLEARFIELD genes are patented. continued on page a32

2014 Agricultural Research Center field days

The Montana Agricultural Experiment Station research centers are inviting the public to field days in June, July and September to learn more about current research projects influencing Montana’s agricultural production.

Field days include facility tours, explanations of research projects and results, and a chance for producers, legislators, and agribusiness representatives to speak with Montana State University scientists and Extension agents.

Summer 2014 Field Days coincides with the centennial celebration of MSU Extension, and festivities are planned at each center to honor the long-standing relationship between MAES research-based information and MSU Extension outreach programs.

Monday, June 23, the Central Agricultural Research Center field day starts at 9 a.m. and includes lunch. The center is 2.5 miles west of Moccasin on U.S. Highway 87. (406) 423-5421.

MSU’s President Waded Cruzado will attend the Southern Agricultural Research Center field day Thursday, June 26, and will speak at a luncheon for participants.

The field day starts at 9 a.m. with tours at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The SARC is located at 748 Railroad Highway, Huntley. (406) 348-3400.

Wednesday, July 2, the Northern Agricultural Research Center’s annual field day begins at 3 p.m. with tours before and after dinner.

The center is located about seven miles southwest of Havre on U.S. Highway 87.

(406) 265-6115.

On Tuesday July 8, MSU’s Post Research Farm will host a crops and weeds field day at 8:30 a.m. with tours before and after lunch. The Post Farm is eight miles west of Bozeman on U.S. Highway 191. (406) 994-4783.

Tuesday, July 15, the Western Agricultural Research Center field day starts at 4 p.m. with dinner at 5 p.m. and a tour following. WARC is located at 580 Quast Lane, Corvallis. (406) 961-3025.

Wednesday, July 16, the Northwestern Agricultural Research Center field day begins at 2:30 p.m. with dinner following the tour. NWARC is located near Creston on State Highway 35. (406) 755-4303.

Thursday, July 24, the Eastern Agricultural Research Center at Sidney will hold a field day beginning at 8:30 a.m. with lunch following the tour. The center is one mile north of Sidney on State Highway 200. (406) 433-2208.

Tuesday, Sept. 16, the Western Triangle Agricultural Research Center field day starts at 4 p.m. with tours and a barbecue. WTARC is located at 9546 Old Shelby Road, Conrad. (406) 2787707.

The research centers are strategically located across Montana to allow research

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BALER FOR SALE

2003 Case IH RBX562 round baler, 8000 bales $9500 obo Call Keith Burke, 406-367-5476, Glasgow, MT

FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

3-International 150 10-ft. grain drills, 12” spacing, hitch.... ................................................................................. $600 Johnson loader for Allis-Chalmers WD45.................. $250 Farmhand F11 loader fits row crop tractor............... $1250 John Deere 1600 33-ft. chisel plow with Degelman harrows....................................................................... $3500 Kovar 20-ft. 4 section 3 bar harrow on cart................ $500 (3) International 7100 14-ft. drills, 10” spacing, hitch and transport................................................................. $2400

Phone (406) 870-9003, Dutton, Montana

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Trader’s Dispatch, June 2014 — Page A32

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

Winter wheat variety performance summary continued from page a30

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

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3257 Vaughn Road Great Falls, MT 59403 continued on page C28

Trader’s Dispatch, June 2014 — Page A33

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

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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, June 2014 — Page A35

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

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FIELDSTAR 1450

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*** UNITS FOR SALE OR CONSIGNED *** 2008 Marflex 1450/110

2008 CASE IH 4420 PATRIOT

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.

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!!

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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

Trader’s Dispatch, June 2014 — Page A36

low boy service

40-ton RGN for hire to transport machinery, tractors, etc. up to 60,000 lbs. 48-ft. stepdecks also available.

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

Martin Ellenburg with the Natural Resources and Conservation Service in Miles City talks to students about wild animals during the Environmental Education Program.

~ JUNE 14, 2014

Crops and weeds field day

The annual crops and weeds field day will be held at Montana State University’s Post Research Farm west of Bozeman on Tuesday July 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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Take steps to keep horses healthy

By K-State Research and Extension News It’s springtime and for many horse enthusiasts, that means heading out to horse shows and rodeos. But two recent cases of Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), after a barrel racing event in Nebraska should serve as a reminder that good biosecurity practices can help prevent illnesses, according to a Kansas State University (K-State) veterinarian.

Beth Davis, a professor of clinical sciences in K-State’s College of Veterinary Medicine referred to two cases of EHM that were diagnosed after a large barrel racing event in Lincoln, Nebraska, April 10-13. One of the horses, from a farm in northeast Kansas, became ill after its return to Kansas, according to the Kansas Department of Agriculture.

It was euthanized and samples tested by the Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and Equine Diagnostics Services in Lexington, Kentucky confirmed EHM. The other confirmed case was a horse from Wisconsin that also was present at the Nebraska event.

“EHM can be highly contagious,” said Davis of the neurologic disease associated with equine herpesvirus infections.

“If we’re not careful, this virus can spread and can be life threatening.”

The virus that causes EHM is called EHV-1. EHV-1 is common and can be present in a horse for years, causing a minor illness when first contracted and in most cases never develops into EHM. Most commonly EHV-1 causes mild to moderate respiratory disease, abortion in pregnant broodmares, illness in young foals. Fortunately, only rarely EHV-1 actually causes EHM. In some cases and especially in times of stress, however, the virus can be reactivated and shed to others. Stressful situations such as strenuous exercise, long-distance transport or weaning can be the trigger for viral shedding.

“What determines whether a horse gets sick is its immune system,” Davis said. “If a horse’s immune system is not strong and the animal is under stress, EHV-1 can develop into EHM. We usually see this after horses have been in a large group, such as at horse shows, rodeos or race tracks.”

Symptoms usually start with a fever. The illness may progress and show signs of weakness and a lack of coordination.

Urine dribbling and lethargy may also signal the disease, and sometimes the illness progresses to a horse going down, Davis said. In the worst cases where the animal can’t rise, also called recumbency, they can die or are so ill that they will be euthanized.

She provided tips and facts for horse owners.

• EHM is easily spread by direct horse-to-horse contact.

It can also be spread by contact with contaminated objects such as tack, grooming equipment, feed and water buckets, and people’s hands and clothing.

• Contact your veterinarian if your horse’s temperature is 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. A normal, healthy temperature for a horse is 100 degrees.

• Currently, there are vaccines available to boost a horse’s immunity. They’re labeled to fight respiratory disease and abortion, but they’re not labeled for the prevention of EHM. Work with your veterinarian to select an ideal vaccine program.

• Some horses recover from EHM but not without treatment. In some cases, even treated horses can die.

• People cannot get sick from EHV-1, which causes EHM so there is no threat to humans. It is most commonly an equine disease, although it can occur in camelids, such as llamas and alpacas.

Davis said she is not recommending that horse owners stay home from competitions, based on the two recent cases.

“Personally, I think if we were going to have a major outbreak, we probably would have seen more cases by now.

We had two from the barrel racing event but we’re more than two weeks out from that and no other cases have been reported at this point,” she said.

Davis said she and K-State veterinarian Laurie Beard are available to answer questions and concerns Kansas horse owners may have. They can be reached at 785-532-5700.

More information about EHM (http://www.aphis. usda.gov/vs/nahss/equine/ehv/equine_herpesvirus_brochure_2009.pdf) and EHV-1 (http://agriculture.ks.gov/newsevents/news-releases/2014/04/29/ehv-1-case-confirmed-inkansas) and keeping horses healthy is also available online. ##### Politicians and diapers have one thing in common. They should both be changed regularly, and for the same reason.

Trader’s Dispatch, June 2014 — Page A37

MASSEY COMBINE FOR SALE

Massey-Ferguson 860 combine with 24-ft. batt reel header and pickup attachment, hydraulic chaff spreader, recent work done including new concave, rasp bars, belts and hoses etc.

Nice condition....................................................................................................Willing to Deal For more information phone (406) 781-2310, Dutton, Montana

** 875, 1000 and 1400 bushel carts IN STOCK! **

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June 10 - 1997 GMC 3500 service truck, 454 gas, 214,971 miles, utility bed.

1995 GMC TopKick C7500 crane truck, PROPANE ONLY, 5 speed, 215,005

miles.

1998 Peterbilt 379 EXHD, 550 Cat, 13 speed, 290 inch wheel base.

1998 Peterbilt 379 EXHD, Series 60 Detroit, 550 hp, 13 speed, 290 inch

wheel base.

June 17 - 1979 J I Case 2290 tractor/loader, 2WD, GB line 890 loader and grapple

bucket, 7540 hours.

1944 Caterpillar D2 dozer, 28 horsepower, 75% undercarriage, recovered

seat.

July 1 - 1971 Caterpillar D6C dozer, 100% brand new undercarriage, cutting edge and

corner bits. VERY NICE CAT! 1976 Clark 175B wheel loader, 265 hp, 5-yard bucket, automatic with torque

converter.

Towmotor forklift, pallet pushing mechanism, hard rubber tires, gas, 2129 hrs.

1990 Ford L900 truck and chassis, Cummins engine, 240 hp, 10 speed,

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Jason Clinkenbeard • 406-239-3529 jason@riverswestauction.com Reed Tobol • 406-249-1767 reed@riverswestauction.com

Trader’s Dispatch, June 2014 — Page A38

4-H horse events held at NDSU

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

Quality Work – Reasonable Rates

Dave’s Repair LLC

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

FARM

LARRY & MONTE BROADWATER

Saturday, June 21st 10 AM 250 Hwy 12E, Townsend, MT

From Townsend, take Hwy 12, 2.5 miles East towards White Sulphur Springs.

Auctioneer’s Note: Larry & Monte have sold their farm and we’ve got an auction line-up that will have a little bit of everything for the farmer as well as the collector. The equipment is in very good condition and has been well cared for. The Broadwater’s were adamant about keeping their equipment in good running condition. There are many collectibles as well and I am sure we will uncover many surprises as we get the place cleaned up. Be prepared to take your items home on sale day, if at all possible. Come on out for the day – I think you’ll be happy with our line-up.

Wes Tractors & Haying Equipment *John Deere 7210, MFWD Cab, Air 16X16 Power Quad w/ left hand reverser, 9600 hours, Dual Remotes, Dual PTO, 14.9R28 & 18.4R38 tires, Serial #R002313, sells w/ JD Model 740 Loader, Bucket & Grapple *Kubota M-120 MFWD Cab, Air, 16X8 Trans, w/ left hand reverser, 1250 hrs, Dual Remotes, Dual PTO, 14.9X24 & 18.4X38, serial #50754, sells w/ Kubota LA1601 Loader, Bucket & Grapple *Farmall Model 400 Tractor, 2WD, Gas Engine w/ Loader *John Deere Model B, electric start, ran when parked *John Deere Model A, restorable, as is *New Holland HW300, S/P Windrower, Turf tires, 580 hrs, w/ HS 14’ Header, Serial #1160114 *New Holland Model 580 Small Square Baler, 16X18, ¼ turn chute, 540 PTO, Serial #91386 *John Deere Model 566 Round Baler, Twine Tie only, Gathering Wheels, 540 PTO, Serial #116130 *Morris Model 881 Hay Hiker *New Holland Model 1048, S/P Bale Wagon, 2X9, gas engine *Ford Model 501 Sickle Mower, 3 pt w/ 7’ bar *Older Ferguson Sickle Mower *2 & 3 wheel 3 pt Hay Turners Trucks, Trailers & ATV *1976 GMC 2 ½ T Retriever Truck, 366 V8, 5X2 Trans, w/ NH 1051 Retriever Bed *1974 Ford F250 4X4 Pick-up, 390 V8, 4 speed w/ Utility Box *1965 Ford F700 w/ 361 V8, 5X2 Trans, w/ Flatbed *Gooseneck Triple Axle Flat Bed Trailer, 7500 lb Axles, 20’ w/ 5’ Beavertail *Bumper-pull 14’ Tandem Axle Trailer *14’ Bumper pull Stock Trailer *Small Trailer, used for hauling propane tanks *2006 Polaris 500 + 2 HO, 2780 miles, winch, front storage w/ rear bed

Tillage & Sprayers *John Deere Model 210 Finishing Disc, 16’ *IH Model 415 Culti-packer w/ Gandy applicator, 14’ *John Deere Model 1600 Chisel Plow, 12’ w/ 2 addt’l shanks to go 16’ *John Deere 4 bottom Spinner Plow, 16” *Anderson Rock Picker *Melroe 12’ Grain Drill, w/ grain/ fert/alfalfa boxes, 6” double disc spacing *Homemade 14’ Land Roller *older John Deere Grain Drill *Pivot Tracker Filler *Slide In 300 gal Pick-up Sprayer w/ 45’ booms *3 pt Sprayer 150 gal w/ 24’ booms Misc Farm Equipment & Supplies *Woods Model 840 Brush Cutter, 7’ w/ dual trailing wheels, 540 pto *Land Pride Model 45 rear blade, 9’ w/ hydraulic tilt & angle *Land Pride 3 pt Post Hole Auger, w/ 9” & 12” augers *Shaver Model 8 Post Pounder, front mount *Westco 6X40 Grain Auger, w/ gas engine *10 Bale Hay Clamp (used on Farmall 400) *Misc. 3” & 4” Hook & Latch Irrigation Pipe *Several Fuel Tanks 300 & 500 gal *Misc. Gates, Squeeze Chute, & Calf Table , Fencing supplies, Calf Puller *9600 Twine – 5 boxes, 20000 Twine – 8 boxes *Hay Tarp 15’ X 54’ *6-7 Riding Saddles, various seat sizes + more

Primitives & Antiques *Several Cast Iron Dinner Bells w/ cradles *NP Freight Wagon *Spring Wagon *old fashioned Gas Pump – glass is good *Butcher Block *Cream Cans *Cross Cut Saws *Harness Sets *Horse Collars *Pulley for 8N + whatever else we find as we set up Miscellaneous Shop Supplies & Tools *Pipe Threaders Model 141 Ridgid (1”to 2”, 2” to 4”, 1” to 2” Ratchet Set w/ Reamer & Pipe Vise) *Oxy/Acy w/ gauges *several Socket Sets up to ¾” drive *6T Chain Come-a-long *Stihl Chain Saw *Engine Stand *Shop Vac *Cummins 12 sp HD Drill Press *1 1/8” to 1 ½” Tap & Die Set *Bench Grinder on Stand *Rockwell/Delta Table Saw *5T Floor Jack *Truck Tie Down Straps + Misc. Shop Tools too numerous to mention Other Info: Registration will begin @ 9 AM Day of the Sale - ID Required.

Terms: Cash or Bankable Check; All major credit cards accepted (cc 3% buyer premium)

KAMERMAN AUCTION CO. www.wkauction.net

WES @ (406) 580-2202 • whkamerman@gmail.com

By NDSU Extension Service Youth from across North Dakota participated in several 4-H horse-related events at North Dakota State University and the NDSU Equine Center near campus on April 5-6.

Several youth received recognition at those events. The winners are listed by competition.

4-H Horse Demonstrations Emma Howey, Sargent County, placed first in the senior division of the North Dakota 4-H horse demonstration competition with a demonstration titled “What’s Bugging My Horse.” Makenna Knight, Barnes County, placed second with her demonstration, “Grooming Your Horse.”

The junior division was led by Jessie Undem, Barnes County, with a demonstration titled “Braiding of the Mane and Tail.” Maddison Cooper, Ward County, placed second with “All About Breeds,” and Madilyn Berg, Ward County, placed third with “Miles City Saddlery.”

In the junior division team demonstrations category, Kaden Strom and Morgan Dutton of Kidder County placed first with “Equine Parasites.” Kayle Goetz and Teresa Wald, also of Kidder County, placed second with their demonstration, “The Evolution of the Horse.”

Marissa Smith, Sargent County, placed first in the senior division of public speaking.

4-H Horse Quiz Bowl The Mountrail County team of Haley Goodall, Taylor Smith, Cheyenne Leidle and Shambre Feiring placed first in the North Dakota 4-H horse quiz bowl’s senior division.

Second place went to a team from Barnes County consisting of Mickaella Langer, Brooke McDonald, Breanna McDonald, Samantha Bergrud and Makenna Knight. Ward County’s team of Parker Bush, Kali Miller, Shaylee Miller and Kara Scheresky placed third.

The junior division was led by Morton County’s team of Ashley Goldade, Morgan Henke, Brooke Heidrich and Brenna Hoger. A team from Benson/Stutsman counties placed second. Team members are Will Rice, Kevin Johnson, Charity Dosch and Laura Levin. Kidder County’s team of Morgan Dutton, Ivy Starks, Kaden Strom and Teresa Wald placed third.

The quiz bowl matched teams in head-to-head competition, with teams advancing through a bracket system. Participants used a buzzer system to earn the right to answer questions.

4-H Hippology Contest Grand Forks placed first in the North Dakota hippology contest’s senior division. Team members are Sarah Hoiland, Alanna Ivers and Emily Joerger. Ward County’s team of Shaylee Miller, Kali Miller, Parker Bush and Kara Scheresky placed second. Barnes County’s team of Samantha Bergrud, Makenna Knight, Breanna McDonald and Mickaella Langer placed third.

The junior division was led by the Morton County team of Morgan Henke, Ashley Goldade, Brooke Heidrich and Brenna Hoger. Mountrail County’s team of Calli Hennessy, Jossi Meyer, Logan Lapica and Abby Sigvaldsen placed second. The Mercer County team of Torie Horning, Tia Horning and Kylee Grabow was third.

Hippology is a contest of horse knowledge. Participants take a written test, identify horse-related items in a series of stations, do a team problem and judge two classes of horses.

4-H Horse Judging Ward County placed first in the senior division of the 4-H horse judging contest. Team members are Kara Scheresky, Shaylee Miller and Kali Miller. The Stark-Billings County team of Alisha Dworshak, Skyler Dockter, Miranda Gustafson and Tristen Polensky placed second. The Barnes County team of Samantha Bergrud, Breanna McDonald, Brooke McDonald and Mickaella Langer placed third.

Barnes County led the junior division with team members Alexa Uecker, Hailey Schaeffer, Jessie Undem and Maddie Knight. Second place went to the Sargent County team of Emily Hampton, Emma Gulleson, Hannah Siemieniewski and Ali Gulleson. Ward County placed third with team members Madilyn Berg, Kaitlyn Berg and Maddison Cooper.

Awards for all of the events were sponsored by the North Dakota 4-H Foundation.

Crabgrass preventer

Can I apply crabgrass preventer now to stop crabgrass from coming up next year? No. Crabgrass is a summer annual and germinates in the spring, so the preventer needs to be applied in the spring around mid-March to the first of April.

Trader’s Dispatch, June 2014 — Page A39

Beaverview Ranch with guest consignors

Saturday, June. 14, 2014 - 10 am Location: 114 Eder Road, Reed Point, MT - From Columbus, MT go west on I90 8 miles to Springtime Rd (exit 400), then north 15 miles on Springtime Rd to auction site.

MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT

Massey Ferguson 885 self propelled swather 25-ft. grain header TRACTORS 116 SpraCoupe, liquid cooled 1983 Versatile 256 – bi-direcCOMBINE eng. foam markers tional with loader bucket and 1982 Gleaner N6 series 3, 1796 3 Case IH 14-ft. grain drills, 12” grapple, 9,125 hrs. Good tires hrs, 24-ft. header with pickup spacing, Acra-Plant points, Case 1070 , diesel, duals, P.T.O., attachment hitched with transport cab, air, 2 remotes 7,380 hrs Other Items 2006 New Holland BR 780 round International 1566 turbo, diesel, baler, net wrap, and twine tie duals, 540/1000 rpm , 3 pt.

FIRE TRUCK 10,136 hrs, clean, good cond. 1975 Freightliner, Cummins DewEze roto slicer bale processor Case 1470 – 504 turbo dieengine, 13 spd., 2500 gallon Phoenix rotary harrow sel, with Kountz dozer blade. tank, portable pump International vibra-chisel, 33-ft.

11,513 hrs lift wing Case 4890 7585 hrs, motor LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT Morris rod weeder - 36-ft. lift good – transmission needs Powder river calf table wing work Powder River calf creep feeder Oliver 271 tandem disc - 24-ft.

Ford 600 3 pt, P.T.O. 15 metal frame wood feed bunks new front discs International 84 hydro diesel, New Holland 1283 self propelled with loader, bucket and grapMISCELLANEOUS square baler 16”x18” ple 3 pt., P.T.O. Upright grain tank , 3 ton DMC grain cleaner #54 Case 4890 needs engine work Upright grain tank , 1 ton Case 830 with Farmhand F11 2 cover -all 38’x84’ hoop build- New Holland 890 hay chopper dump wagon loader, diesel, P.T.O. ings International 510 grain drill, 122000 gal. fuel tank on stand TRAILERS ft., grass seed box, single disc Timpte 38-ft. hopper bottom 7” spacing TRUCKS grain trailer 1983 GMC 3/4 ton with round 3 point weed sprayer 30-ft.

20-ft. flatbed tandem axle trailer, booms, PTO. bale handler bumper pull Soil Mover model 101S pull type Ford 600 fertilizer spreader truck 1980 WW 4 horse bumper pull International 1600 Loadstar dirt scraper trailer Arts-Way feeder box with elecdump truck 16-ft. bumper pull stock trailer tronic scale 1975 3/4 ton pickup auto tran 4×4 Anderson rock picker 1963 Dodge 500, box, hoist MOTOR HOME 3 point PTO snowblower 1948 Dodge, box hoist 1973 Sun Chaser 16-ft. motor 1946 Chevrolet with Farmhand Schwartz feeder box home Arts-way 475 grinder mixer with manure spreader electronic scale 1988 Nisson Pathfinder 4×4 4 WHEELERS 1 Haybuster undercutter - 33-ft.

1984 Ford /2 ton flatbed 4×4 Hoss off road 500 side by side Vibra shank 28-ft. lift wing Honda Fourtrax 300 Geysler tool bar 31-ft. lift wing SUNL 4 wheeler Krause 18-ft. offset disc Roto- tiller 5 ft., 3 point, PTO. 3 point bale spear 3 point Ford cultivator Oliver 16-ft. tool bar Brandt 8”x 40-ft. grain auger Wisconsin gas engine Walinga 510 corn and grain vacuum PTO. Shaver #8 post driver Cement mixer 3 point PTO.

Sale Managed by: Rick Young & Sons Auctioneers Phone: 406-328-4296 or Cell: 406-321-1534 or www.rickyoungauctioneers.com

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COMBINE FOR SALE

2009 Case IH 7120 combine with 40-ft. 2152 draper header, 650 engine hrs, 470 rotor hrs.

For more information phone (406) 739-4450, Loma, Montana

Getting hay equipment ready for the new season

By Mary Hightower, University of Arkansas Extension Making hay is an expensive process and poorly maintained equipment can add unwanted expenses and downtime, said Dirk Philipp, assistant professor for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.

“The equipment itself and repairing broken equipment is Marion L. Jones • Sale and erection of costly as well, so efforts to maintain the equipment will pay Brock grain storage off long term,” he said. Equipment for haymaking includes mowers, balers, rakes, tedders, and hay-moving equipment.

• Sale and erection of Philipp offers a pre-season maintenance checklist for each grain legs, conveyors, and towers by Schlagel piece of equipment.

Mowers: • Complete millwright and Check the disk blades and replace knifes if needed inconcrete service cluded other parts such as wear plates or guards or whichever safety parts should be replaced or checked along with the • Bin roof repairs or replacement knives.

Check on the conditioning rollers and adjust the spacing as • Projects completed in well as roll timing. Properly maintained conditioners crimp Montana, Idaho and the forage so drying time is minimalized.

Washington Grease bearings and other moving parts according to the equipment manual. Worn bearings can heat up. Use a laser thermometer to find the hot bearings.

Worn out bearings on silage choppers and balers can heat up enough to cause fires.

Change the oil on the gearboxes in mowers and balers.

June 22, 2014 - 1:00 p.m.

“Keep your machines clean from plant parts such as chopped or cut forage,” he said. “Oil leaks can be detected more easily this way.”

Check for correct operation of the disk blades.

“These are driven and synchronized through a gearing mechanism,” he said “In some rare instances this gearing can malfunction, causing costly repairs, so make sure the mechanical parts work properly and are serviced regularly.”

For balers, similar maintenance recommendations apply: Check the equipment manual for required service.

Inspect the belts and tension mechanism; repair belts if necessary to maintain uniform tension.

Do a test run by warming up the equipment to check for improperly working components.

Tedders and rakes may not be as mechanically complex as mowers and balers, but still need attention with respect to proper functioning: Many times rake or tedder teeth are misaligned or broken, replace those or bend back into shape if possible.

Setting the correct height on rakes and tedders minimized leaf loss while optimizing forage pick-up.

Rakes and tedders likely need readjusting going into the new hay season. Check to see if the pick-up height is even across the width of the rake or tedder.

“For all equipment, refer to the equipment manual for maintenance intervals, placements of grease fittings, specification of replacement parts, and adjustment procedures,” Philipp said. If the manual is lost, check with the manufacturer or look online.

RYDELLE ENTERPRISES LLC 406-288-3883

Hartman Rental Liquidation

AUCTION

Sunday,

Cold rain right after planting causes problems

By William J. Wiebold, University of Missouri It may be too early to think about replanting corn yet, but it’s a good time to look at guides from University of Missouri Extension or seed dealers, said MU Extension agronomy specialist Bill Wiebold.

The MU Extension guide “Corn and Soybean Replant Decisions” (G4091) gives a step-by-step procedure for estimating dollar gain or loss from replanting. Producers face tough choices on whether planting date and weather conditions call for replanting. The guide “takes the emotion” out of the decision, Wiebold said.

“It’s too early to worry about stands yet,” Wiebold said, but the guide helps producers make fact-based decisions when and if the time comes this year.

Seeds that lie in the ground more than 28 days raise concerns about emergence, insects and disease.

Stand density reduces after emergence due to cool weather and disease. The guide gives procedures for measuring sparse stands, and explains that the cost of replanting might exceed the value of the additional yield. Accurate estimates of seed cost, fuel, machinery, labor, pesticide and additional costs should be considered.

The guide gives tables for anticipated yields based on planting dates for both corn and soybean.

Cold water immediately after planting causes low emergence, Wiebold said. Seeds contain 6-8 percent moisture when they go into the ground, then they rehydrate with moisture from the soil. At low temperatures, the hydration process can rupture seed cell membranes. Cell contents can then leak out and become a food source for invading pathogens, leading to death or injury of the seed.

Damage during seed imbibition can knock out 90 percent of the stand. Additionally, emerging seedlings encounter conditions such as crusting. No-till conditions typically have lower soil temperatures and greater soil moisture.

Declines in yield potential due to late planting do not occur much until mid-May, according to Wiebold’s four-year study at MU Bradford Research Center.

##### Grandma Jackson has aged gracefully. She’s one of the most attractive women in the retirement community.

She might not be sizzling hot, but she still simmers.

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2005 FORD F-250 Crew Cab XLT

Super Duty, 6L Power Stroke diesel, automatic, 90,000 miles.............. $19,000

Phone 406-799-6923

Antique & Collectible

AUCTION

Sat., June 14th, 2014 10 a.m.

Rod & Val Johnson • Baker, MT

Location: Thee Garage Showroom, Baker, MT

Major Items

Slot machines, Binion 5 cent slot, Vendo Coca Cola machine, Vintage toys, Lionel Sante Fe train set (in box), Western collectibles, RT Frazier, Miles City Saddlery, GS Garcia watch FOBs, Western books, “We Pointed Them North” by E.C. Abbott, “Teddy Blue”, “Before Barbed Wire”, Iver Johnson .22 revolver, Collectible coins, Tokens, Vintage glass wares, Depression glass, Fiesta pottery, Oak barrel churn, Wooden washing machine, Breyer horse collection, plus much more!

Auctioneers message: A very nice auction from some long time antique collectors. This is Auction #2 for Rod & Val with higher quality items than the 1st auction. Come enjoy the day with us in the climate controlled Auction facility.

Lunch available. Watch for auction signs! Terms: Cash or Bankable Check.

I.D. required at registration.

Let’s Talk Auction • It is never too early to plan your auction Telephone: 406-772-5812

kinseyauction.com

1490 Cabin Creek Road • Baker, MT 59313

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SURPLUS FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

John Deere 3975 chopper, excellent.

John Deere 3970 chopper, set up for earlage.

3 row 22” picker head for JD 3970 chopper.

3 row corn heads for above, one 22 inch, one 30 inch.

Hay pickup head for choppers, like new.

John Deere 6 row corn cultivator with ditcher bar, 30 inch.

Arts-Way 9420 6 row 22 inch beet lifter, new wheels.

Arts-Way 786A defoliators.

Phone (406) 698-1228 Friggstad 24-ft. chisel plow.

Simon-Carter 6 drum grain sizer. Pompeys Pillar, MT

Windrowers & Mower Conditioners

John Deere A400 394 hours, 16-ft. hay head. Tag #27612.............. $104,000 (H) John Deere 2360 71 hp windrower, 30-ft. draper head.....................Coming In (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.... $33,000 (G) Massey-Ferguson 9435 16-ft. sickle head, 2885 hours. Tag #27592.......$55,000 (L) MacDon M200 35-ft. draper, triple delivery.

Tag #27562.......................$105,000 (LV) MacDon M150 with 35-ft. draper head. Tag #24787.............................. $128,000 (H) MacDon 9352i 1857 hours, 30-ft. draper head. Tag #27322................ $73,000 (G) John Deere 956 14.5 rotary mower, steel conditioner. Tag #27278...... $26,000 (H) John Deere 956 14.5 rotary, Impeller cond, drawbar pull. Tag #28608.....$21,500 (L) John Deere 946 13-ft. rotary mower conditioner. Tag #26996..............$29,500 (LV) John Deere 945 13-ft. rotary mower conditioner. Tag #26612............... $13,000 (H) John Deere 945 13-ft. rotary, Impeller conditioner. Tag #26710...........$14,500 (LV) John Deere 735 11.5-ft., 2-pt., Impeller, hydraulic tilt. Tag #28932....$14,500 (LV) Frontier MC1214 14-ft. swing tongue mower conditoner............ Coming In (L) Hesston 8400 16-ft. sickle head, 4909 hours. Tag #27591................$18,000 (L) Hesston 1360 15-ft. rotary mower condition, steel conditioner. Tag #29015.$7500 (LV) MacDon A30D 16-ft. sickle swing tongue.

Tag #23548.......................... $19,000 (H) 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 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, 14-ft. sickle head, cab. Tag #28781.................. $17,000 (H) New Holland 1118............. Coming In (G) New Holland 1431 mo-co, 13-ft. rotary, roll conditioner. Tag #28043...... $19,500 (B)

A new app is now available for identifying more than 100 grasses and grass-like plants in Montana and nearby states and provinces.

Designed for beginners and experts alike, the app will work on iOS and Android devices. An Internet connection is not required. The app provides images, species descriptions, range maps and other information. It was produced by Montana State University’s College of Agriculture and

High Country Apps in Bozeman, with plant expertise provided by MSU faculty and staff in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences and the Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology.

“Grasses are economically and ecologically vital to our state, and are iconic of Montana’s open landscapes,” said Matt Lavin, a professor in the Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology. “’Mon-

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 569 MegaWide, net wrap, 1000 PTO, 850 bls. Tag #28929... $40,000 (G) John Deere 568 MegaWide, 1000 PTO, hyd. pu lift. Tag #27794....... $36,500 (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. #27616....................... $31,500 (H) John Deere 568 MegaWide, net, 1000 PTO, 9485 bls.Tag #27893........... $32,500 (B) John Deere 568 MegaWide, net, 1000 PTO, 8000 bls.Tag #27885............$34,000 (L) 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 MegaWide, 5x6, net, 1000 PTO, hyd pu lift. Tag #28609.$33,500 (L) John Deere 567, 5x6, twine....................... ....................................... Coming In (G) John Deere 567 5x6, twine only, 17,000 bales. Tag #28697............... $16,500 (H) John Deere 567 5x6, twine only, wide pkup, push bar. Tag #28564.......... $17,500 (G) John Deere 567..................Coming In (B) John Deere 567 net wrap, 540 PTO. Tag #26790................................$19,500 (G) John Deere 567 net wrap. Tag #27993..... ....................................... Coming In (G) John Deere 567 twine only, 19,000 bales.

Tag #27614...........................$15,500 (L) John Deere 557 5x5, twine, net wrap, 540 PTO. Tag #29001...............$16,500 (LV) John Deere 566 Mega tooth, net wrap, 540 PTO, push bar. 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................................$15,500 (G) John Deere 566.................. Coming In (L) John Deere 566 twine only. Tag #26717... .............................................$12,500 (L) John Deere 566 twine only. Tag #27448... ............................................ $12,750 (H)

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 10”x60-ft. grain auger. Tag #27383................................... $6500 (H) Westfield MK130-71 13”x71-ft. grain auger.

Tag #27534............................. $7000 (H) Westfield 10”x71-ft. grain auger, swing auger............................... Coming In (L) Brandt 10”x70-ft. grain auger, swing auger, transport. Tag #29022............$8950 (LV) Brandt 10”x60-ft. grain auger. Tag #27606................................... $6000 (H)

New app available to identify MT grasses

Farm King 10”x36-ft. grain auger. Tag #27619................................ $11,000 (H) Farm King 8”x60-ft. PTO driven auger on transport........................ Coming In (LV) Brandt 4500 grain vac. Tag #27094........... ............................................$14,000 (G) A&L F705 grain cart, no tarp or scale........ ........................................Coming In (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)

John Deere 535 twine only. Tag #23888... ............................................... $3500 (H) John Deere 535 twine only, 540 PTO, push bar. Tag #27764...................... $6300 (H) John Deere 535 twine only, 540 PTO, push bar. Tag #27765...................... $6300 (H) John Deere 535 5x6, twine only. Tag #28715...................................$6900 (G) Case IH RB564 twine only. Tag #25129..... .............................................$18,500 (L) Case IH RB564 wide pu, net, 1000 PTO, 9000 bls.Tag #26519............$20,000 (L) Case IH RB564, 5x6, net, wide pickup, 1000 PTO, hy lift. Tag #28463...... $22,500 (G) Case IH RBX563 net wrap. Tag #27090.... ............................................ $14,750 (H) Massey Ferguson 2856 , 5x6. Tag #28275................................$34,000 (G) New Holland BR7090 Extra Sweep pickup.

Tag #26231.......................... $23,500 (H) New Holland BR7090 twine only. Tag #27129................................ $12,300 (H) New Holland BR7090 net wrap, 8500 bales.

Tag #27624...........................$24,000 (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................ Coming In (L) New Holland 688 twine only. Tag #27172.. ................................................$9500 (L) New Holland 664 net wrap. Tag #26714... ............................................ $11,000 (G) New Holland 664 5x6, twine only, gathering wheels. Tag #29017...............$7500 (LV) New Holland 664 5x6........ Coming In (G) New Holland 660 twine. #27542..$2900 (L) New Holland 660 5x6........ Coming In (G)

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) Erskine SB96 96” spring trip snow blade, hydraulic angle. Tag #20114.. $2200 (B) International 4140 skidsteer, 40 hp diesel, 1300# lift. Tag #25875............$4000 (L)

See Moodie Implement Co. for all of your new and used John Deere needs

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Lawn & Garden

John Deere 1435 72” deck, diesel, front mower. Tag #26517................ $7500 (H) John Deere Z920A zero turn mower, 60” deck, hydro. Tag #28863........ $6000 (H) John Deere X485 25 hp, gas, 54” deck, bagger. Tag #26380................ $8500 (B) John Deere Z425 23 hp, hydro, 48” deck, zero-turn, bagger. Tag #28698.$3700 (H) John Deere Z225 zero turn, 18 hp, 42” deck, hydro. Tag #28763.................. $1750 (H) John Deere 325 17 hp, hydro, 48” deck, Kawasaki v-twin. Tag #28721.$1650 (LV) John Deere LA145 22 hp, 48” deck, hydro.

Tag #26056............................$1799 (LV) John Deere LA120 21 hp, hydro, 42” deck, v-twin. Tag #28600................$1150 (LV) John Deere 125 20 hp, hydro, 42” deck, v-twin. Tag #28601................$1150 (LV) John Deere LX289 lawn tractor, 17 hp, hydro. Tag #28412.................... $950 (G) 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 LT160 16 hp, hydro transmission. Tag #25935.................... $1500 (G) John Deere LT160 16 hp, hydro, 42” deck, Kohler engine. Tag #28586..... $1200 (G) John Deere LT133, 38” deck, bagger........ ................................................$1000 (L) John Deere L120, 109 hours. Tag #28937 ...............................................$1300 (G) John Deere L115, 42” deck, bagger. Tag #28870....................................... Call (L) Toro Z480 hydro transmission with bagger.

Tag #25903............................. $1900 (G) John Deere 44 44” snowblower for 100 series mower. Tag #28619.........$300 (L) John Deere 1028E walk behind snowblower, 10 hp. Tag #28938....... $950 (G)

Misc Haying

John Deere 346 square baler. Tag #26870................................... $5900 (B) John Deere 466 16x18 square baler, hyd tension, 540 PTO. Tag #28999.$6500 (L) Hesston 4790 3x4 big square baler. Tag #27059.................................$45,000 (L) Massey Ferguson 2170 3x4 big sq baler, 6500 bales. Tag #28714...... $98,900 (G) Ford 515 7-ft. sickle bar mower, 3-point. Tag #26997..................................$1350 (LV) 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) 6-ft. sickle bar mower.Tag #26541.............. ................................................$5000 (L) 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) Sitrex RP4 hay rake. Tag #22995.............. .................................................$850 (G) Vermeer R2300 hydraulic fold hay rake. Tag #28409...............................$13,950 (LV) Haybuster2640 round bale processor, grain tank. Tag #28033..................$23,000 (L) Bale King 2000 bale processor. Tag #24995................................... $9800 (B)

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Miscellaneous

John Deere 825i UTV, gas, power steering.

Tag #27299.........................$12,500 (LV) John Deere 825i UTV, gas, cab. Tag #28306.................................$10,500 (L) John Deere 825i UTV, gas, 460 hours. Tag #28964............................ Coming In (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) Kawasaki Mule UTV, 4x2, gas. Tag #28945..................................$1950 (LV) Land Pride Trakker UTV, 20hp, Honda gas, windshield, roof. Tag #28753.. $3100 (H) 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)

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 (L) John Deere 4830, 100-ft., 20”, 1000 gal, 348 hours. Tag #28072...... $230,000 (G) 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, 2400 gallon. Tag #28798. ............................................$72,500 (G) Brandt QF1500 Tag #28575...... $9000 (G) Flexi-Coil 65XL 120-ft., 1500 gallon, windscreens, auto rate. Tag #27852..$6500 (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) FB 60-ft. pickup sprayer...... Coming In (L) 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)

Lewco small sq bale grapple, fits JD 600/700 loaders. Tag #28723.$3500 (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) Frontier RC2060 5-ft. rotary cutter. Tag #27349....................................$1500 (L) 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) John Deere 31A 3-pt. hydraulic drive auger.

Tag #27678..............................$995 (LV) Shaver 901 post hole digger with two bits.

Tag #20775..............................$1100 (B) Shaver HD8 post pounder, 3-pt. mount bracket.................................... $2400 (B) Ezee-On 2200 trailer type post pounder, PTO driven......................Coming In (H) Blue Line 3-pt. arena groomer, circular. Tag #28722....................................$750 (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) John Deere 676 snowblower, 3-pt. mount, hyd chute rotation. Tag #29028.$1250 (L)

Drills

John Deere 1830/1940 60-ft., 12.5” spacing, 430 bu. Tag #27324... $182,000 (H) John Deere 1830 Damaged, call for pricing or salvage. Tag #28801.......... CALL (L) John Deere 1830/1910 61-ft., 10” sp, 430 bu, tow btwn. Tag #28910.$180,000 (G) 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) Flexi-Coil 5000/3450 57-ft., 9” spacing, double shoot. Tag #26849.. $53,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/2340 57-ft. 7.5” spacing.

Tag #26163......................... $40,000 (G) 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 5000/2320 57-ft., 9” spacing.

Tag #27498......................... $50,000 (G) 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)

Tractors

John Deere 9560R 4WD, 560 hp, 550 hours.

Tag #27163..............................$318,500 (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 9430 4WD, 425 hp, PwrShft, PTO, 710/70R42, 750 hr. Tag #28213.$225,000 (G) John Deere 8870 4WD, 350 hp, 4 SCV’s, 20.8-42, 7934 hr. Tag #28587.$69,900(B) 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 7800 MFWD, 165 hp, 11,414 hours. Tag #27533............... $42,500 (B) John Deere 7800 MFWD, PowrQuad, 740 loader. Tag #29026.............. $61,500 (H) John Deere 7730 IVT, 190 hp, duals, 1582 hours. Tag #25945............. $126,000 (B) John Deere 7510 MFWD, 140 hp, cab, air, heat, loader.................... Coming In (G) 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 MFWD, 130 hp, PrQd, LH, ldr, 3865 hr. Tag #28565$76,500 (LV) John Deere 7230 Premium MFWD, 130 hp, ldr, 2650 hr. Tag #28750$105,000 (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 6300 MFWD, 95 hp, cab, 640 ldr, 5860 hr. Tag #28578...... $35,000 (G)

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) John Deere 930 9-ft. by 30-ft. land plane.

Tag #29021............................$1500 (LV) Aerway 12-ft. pasture chain harrow. Tag #29029....................................$1000 (L) Krause 907 25-ft. folding tandem disk. Tag #26321................................... $5700 (B)

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.

John Deere 6230 MFWD, 95 hp, open, Shaver, 3 hr. Tag #28068......$67,500 (L) John Deere 6140M 140 hp, 157 hours, loader. Tag #27805............ $112,000 (G) John Deere 6140M 140 hp, 298 hours, loader. Tag #27806............. $112,000 (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 4520 125 hp, syncro trans, cab, 8621 hours. Tag #24832..........$5500 (L) John Deere 4250 MFWD, 145 hp, loader, 7610 hours. Tag #28796.......$42,000 (L) John Deere 2755 MFWD, 75 hp, open, 245SL loader, 4500 hr. Tag #28551....$21,500 (LV) John Deere 1530 2WD, 60 hp, diesel, EzeeOn loader. Tag #28319..........$9500 (LV) John Deere 1023E MFWD, 23 hp, hydro, H120 ldr, 5 hr. Tag #28356.. $13,500 (B) 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, grapple.................Coming In (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 CX105 MFWD, 105 hp, ldr, grapple, 1100 hr. Tag #28576............ $36,000 (G) Case IH 1070 2WD, 100 hp, cab, powershift.

Tag #27112............................$9500 (LV) Case IH MXU130 MFWD, 130 hp, 4434 hours. Tag #26826............... $52,500 (G) Case IH 2294 MFWD, 154 hp, cab, 3-pt., 8387 hours. Tag #28947...... $17,500 (B) Farmall 560 2WD, 60 hp, wide front, Shaver pounder. Tag #28780.............. $5500 (H) International 706 76 hp, 7360 hours, loader. Tag #26931.............. $26,931 (B) International 284 2WD, 28 hp, gas, 3-pt... ...................................... Coming In (LV) International M 2WD, 36 hp, gas. Tag #27903................................... $3900 (G) 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) New Holland TC30 MFWD, 30 hp, loader. ........................................Coming In (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.......$78,500 (L) Versatile 976 4WD, 360 hp, PowerShift, 4 SCV’s, 4390 hr. Tag #28420.$58,000 (G) Versatile 975 4WD, 360 hp, 10,000 hours.

Tag #28776.......................... $45,000 (G) Versatile 935 4WD, 9408 hours. Tag #27622................................ $17,000 (G) Versatile 875 4WD, 280 hp. Tag #27627... ............................................$15,000 (G) Versatile 875 4WD.............. Coming In (L)

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New app available to identify MT grasses continued from page A42

tana Grasses’ brings a wealth of information to your mobile device in an easy to use format helpful to landowners, researchers, and the general public.”

Users can browse the species list or search for specific plants by common or scientific name. The app provides 13 sets of characteristics to help define a search, including overall appearance, seed head, blade width, habitat, elevation and origin (native or introduced).

“Montana Grasses” allows users to select a custom list of species for future reference

and sharing via email and social networks.

Detailed information on grass identification basics, sources and resources, as well as a glossary of botanical terms and diagrams of grass anatomy are also provided.

“Montana Grasses” is available at Amazon, Apple, and Google app stores for $4.99.

The app will be updated on a regular basis at no additional charge. High Country Apps will dedicate a portion of the revenues to support plant conservation in Montana.

For more information, go to High Country Apps at www.highcountryapps.com

Huge Pre-Season Combine Sale!

Major Price Reductions!

Case IH 8120 383 separator hours, chopper. Tag #27038. Was $295,000 Now..........$269,000 (H)

John Deere 9650STS 1496 separator hours, chopper.

Tag #27294. Was $115,000 Now.....$90,000 (H)

Case IH 2388 1151 separator hours, yield monitor.

Tag #26301. Was $138,000 Now.....$99,000 (H)

John Deere 9870STS 900 separator hours, Contour Master. Tag #24850. Was $230,000 Now............ ........................................................$199,500 (G)

John Deere 9870STS 835 separator hours, Contour Master. Tag #26934. Was $274,000 Now............ ........................................................$228,000 (H)

John Deere S670 125 separator hours, ProDrive. Tag #27153.............................................$325,000 (G)

Case IH 2388 1885 hours, yield monitor. Tag #26622.

Was $139,000 Now........................$109,000 (H)

Case IH 2388 1990 separator hours, chopper. Tag #27732. Was $92,000 Now..............$85,000 (H)

Case IH 8120 805 separator hours, chopper. Tag #27680. Was $235,000 Now..........$208,000 (H)

Case IH 8120 373 separator hours, chopper. Tag #27039. Was $295,000 Now..........$269,000 (H)

Case IH 8120 936 separator hours, lateral tilt. Tag #27046. Was $230,000 Now..........$195,000 (H)

John Deere 9770STS 485 separator hours, chopper.

Tag #27659......................................$275,000 (G)

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, 520/350 hours. Tag #28229............ $280,000 (H) John Deere S670 425 hp, 300 bu, 337 eng. hrs, 285 sep hrs............. Coming In (G) John Deere S670 425 hp, 300 bu, 337 eng. hrs, 285 sep hrs............. Coming In (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, 1314 hours. Tag #24850... $199,500 (G) 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 #24774........................$138,000 (L) John Deere 9760 STS 250 bushel, 340 hp.

Tag #24736....................... $100,000 (H) John Deere 9650 STS 2930 hours. Tag #26303.............................. $117,000 (H) John Deere 9650 STS 275 hp, 240 bushel, 2044 hours. Tag #27294..... $90,000 (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 9500 215 hp, 204 bushels, 6376 hours. Tag #26567..... $34,000 (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) 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 210 bushel, 280 hp. Tag #26301................................ $99,000 (H) Case IH 2388 210 bushel, 280 hp, 1885 hours. Tag #26622............ $109,000 (H) Case IH 2388 280 hp, 210 bushels, 2514 hours. Tag #27732.............. $85,000 (H) Case IH 2188 210 bushel, 260 hp. Tag #26932................................ $41,000 (H) Case IH 1680 225 hp, 210 bu, 30-ft. 1010 head, 4238 hrs. Tag #23651..$22,000 (H) Case IH 1680 210 bushel, 225 hp. Tag #24823................................ $22,500 (H) Case IH 1680 210 bushel, 225 hp. Tag #23508................................ $19,500 (G) New Holland CR960 330 hp, 300 bu, chopper, spreader. Tag #29005.$190,000 (H)

Lots of combine platforms in stock.

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2011 John Deere 4930, 120-ft., 20”,1200 gallon, 1292 hours. Tag #24866............................$240,000 (H) Spray Air SP2010, 103 ft., 20”, 1000 gallon, 1540 hours. Tag #25624..............................$98,500 (H)

John Deere 7320, 130 hp, MFWD, 741 loader, 3865 hours. Tag #28565............................ $76,500 (LV)

Flexi-Coil 67XL, 120-ft., 20”, 1500 gallon. Tag #25275...............................................$11,500 (H)

John Deere 6140M MFWD, 140 hp, loader, 298 hours.

Tag #27806...................................... $112,000 (L) Case IH SRX160, 100-ft., 1600 gallon. Tag #27490.. ..........................................................$33,900 (B)

MacDon A30D, 16-ft., sickle. Nice. Tag #23548........ ..........................................................$19,000 (H) Summers Ultimate, 90-ft., 1500 gallon. Tag #27128 .......................................................... $30,000 (L)

John Deere 9460R, 460 hp, 710 tires, PTO, 400 hours. Tag #27156............................$297,000 (G)

John Deere 4920, 100-ft., 20” space, 1200 gallon, 2644 hours. Tag #28121...................$142,000 (H)

Case 8820, 16-ft. head, 25-ft. draper, 4261 hours.

Tag #26537........................................$33,000 (G) John Deere 326D, 74 hp, 2750 lb lift capacity, 85 hours. Tag #28797..............................$40,000 (H)

John Deere 7820, 175 hp, loader, duals, 7745 hours.

Tag #28696...................................... $99,950 (LV) John Deere 946 rotary, 13-ft., Impeller. Tag #26996. ........................................................ $29,500 (LV)

John Deere 569, twine & net, MegaWide, 850 bales.

Tag #28929........................................$40,000 (G) John Deere 568, twine & net, MegaWide. Tag #27794...............................................$36,500 (B)

John Deere 8300, MFWD, 200 hp, 4 remotes, duals, 7255 hours. Tag #25941..................... $75,000 (L) John Deere 7730, 190 hp, IVT, MFWD, 1582 hours.

Tag #25945......................................$126,000 (B)

John Deere 7800, 165 hp, MFWD, 11,414 hours. Tag #27533...............................................$42,500 (B)

Case IH 245 Magnum, 248 hp, duals, 2011 hours.

Tag #28713......................................$144,900 (G)

Massey Ferguson 9435, 16-ft. sickle head, 2885 hours. Tag #27592.............................. $55,000 (L) John Deere 7930, 220 hp, MFWD, 746SL loader, no grapple, 3229 hours. Tag #24936.....$147,500 (H)

Flexi-Coil 67XL, 136-ft., 1500 gallon. Tag #26783.... ..........................................................$25,000 (H)

John Deere 567, twine only, MegaWide, 19,000 bales.

Tag #27614........................................ $15,500 (L)

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

Kids need fiber, too

By Oklahoma State University Most parents try hard to feed their children healthy meals.

But, one crucial nutrient often left off the menu is fiber.

Fiber keeps us full and helps maintain proper working order in the digestive track. However, those are not the only reasons to make sure kids (and adults) are getting enough of the key nutrient, said Deana Hildebrand, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension nutrition specialist.

“A diet full of good sources of fiber could help prevent Call 406-799-2973, 207-5843 or email: nownab@yahoo.com constipation,” she said. “Fiber-rich foods also can provide If emailing please put item in subject bar. important nutrients and vitamins that could help cut the risk of heart disease, certain cancers and obesity.”

What are good sources of fiber? Vegetables, fruit, beans, peas and nuts make the list. So do fiber-rich whole-grain breads and cereals. Specific examples of fiber-rich foods include broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, apples, oranges, whole- Twin vertical augers wheat breads, pastas and cereals and legumes.

- Excellent spread pattern with wet or dry material Feeding your children at least five age-appropriate size - Hydraulic variable speed floor chain feed servings of fruits and vegetables every day, in addition to - 14 ton capacity other good sources of fiber, is one way to make sure they are - 1000 PTO/minimum 110 hp required getting enough of the nutrient, Hildebrand said.

- Travel and clean up time allowed free of charge Another trick is to add five to your child’s age to get an - Rental rates by the day/week/month idea of the appropriate amount of daily fiber. For instance, a This spreader will help manage environmental three-year-old would need about eight grams of fiber every concerns associated with stockpiled manure, day. apply a uniform layer of material “Read the Nutrition Facts label to figure out the amount and provide a return on investment of handling cost. of dietary fiber in various foods,” Hildebrand said. “The best Phone (406) 899-0072 or (406) 899-2182 sources of fiber contain five or more grams per serving and Great Falls, Montana good ones have at least three grams per serving.”

When purchasing grains and breads, be aware not all foods labeled as whole grain are equal. Not only can the amount of fiber in a product vary from brand to brand, but also whole-grain wheat contains more fiber than wholegrain brown rice or oats.

There are some easy strategies for incorporating fiber into kids’ diets. Try serving uncooked vegetables such as raw carrots and broccoli as snacks or in salads. Lightly steaming raw vegetables and fruits can help soften the fiber and make it easier to chew.

Also, do not be shy about leaving the peels on apples, cucumbers, potatoes and other fruits and vegetables with edible skins because the skin is packed with fiber.

Just remember to thoroughly clean the foods before eating them.

Toss some poppy, pumpkin or sesame seeds in salads or add bean or alfalfa sprouts to sandwiches for a unique taste.

To get more fiber in breads and pastas, swap enriched flour products for wholegrain breads, pastas and cereals. Popcorn is another whole grain and a fun snack that doubles as a great source of fiber. Just go easy on the butter and salt.

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2005 Wilson PSDCL 53’x102”, cattle/hog special, 12’ nose, 28’ belly, 13’ rear, tri-axle spring ride, aluminum wheels........................... $ CALL

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Corn planting decisions

By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension, Minnesota Very few of Minnesota’s corn acres have been planted, with only a smattering in southwestern Minnesota. With the continued cool weather, recent and expected rainfall; many growers may not be able to begin field work as soon as hoped.

This has led to questions about corn yield potential when planting is delayed.

University of Minnesota planting date studies show that highest corn yield typically occurs when planting is completed by mid-May. In a study from 2009 to 2011 at Lamberton, Morris, and Waseca, funded by the Minnesota Corn Growers Association, average grain yield was within 98% of the maximum if planting was completed by May 15.

Now that’s southern Minnesota, in our neck of the woods, yield decline due to planting delays beyond May 15 may be more pronounced. If seed is available, it may be prudent to switch to an earlier hybrid (5 to 7 days) if planting is delayed beyond May 20.

Avoid tillage and planting when soils are too wet. Although timely planting is important, it is equally important to avoid tillage and planting when soils are too wet. In general, a field is fit for seedbed preparation when soil in the depth of tillage crumbles when pressed together rather than forming a ball.

Sidewall smearing can occur when double-disc openers cut through wet fine-textured soil, resulting in compacted soil around the seed that is difficult for nodal roots to penetrate.

In addition, seed furrows can open up after fine-textured soil dries following wet conditions at planting, resulting in poor seed-to-soil contact and poor stand establishment.

Planting grain corn after May 31 carries a high risk in Minnesota. If corn must be planted after May 31, growers can reduce their risk by planting hybrids that are about 15 relative maturity units earlier than full-season hybrids - unless the corn is planted for silage. If delayed that long, switching to soybeans may be a safer option, however, that decision will be influenced by factors such as fertilizer already applied and seed availability.

For more information, contact me at 800-450-2465 or stordahl@umn.edu.

Most of this article was provided by Dr Jeff Coulter, UM Extension Corn Agronomist.

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MOTORHOME AND PICKUP FOR SALE

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Parfrey Estate

June 28, 2014

10:00 a.m.

Lunch Available

Auction will be held at the Parfrey Residence 5 miles west of Buffalo, SD on Highway 20....WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS! Nate Parfrey had a wide variety of interests and the ability to accomplish many personal quests.

SHOP EQUIPMENT & TOOLS

Miller Dual Air Arc HF Wire Feed Welder model JH 249154 Phase 1 — 60 Hertz on Cart – Craftsman 15 inch Drill Press Floor Model — Reliance 15 inch Planer model DDd37 with extra Blades — Acetylene Welder & Cart — Grizzly #1258 20 inch Industrial Band Saw — DeWalt model DW708 Compound Miter Saw with Tilt — Powermatic model 719A Mortising Machine — Craftsman 6 inch Variable Speed Scroll Saw — Dremel 1800 Scroll Saw — Grizzley 6 inch Belt Sander — DeWalt Disc & Drum Sander — Belsaw model 10293 Saw Sharpener — Portable Cable Belt Sander — Several Bench Grinders — Besquirt Joiner — Dovetail Template — Black & Decker Cut Off Saw — (2) Electric Side Grinders — (3) Angle Grinders — Craftsman 4 Horse Power Pressure Washer — Placer Pump #SEV22LE3C — Garden Sprayer with Briggs Engine — DeWalt Industrial 2 HP Table Saw — Might Mae Sprayer on Trailer — Sewer Snake Electric — Chipper Shredders — Grizzley model GI061 Buffer — Shop Fox model W1681 Buffer — Delta Spindle Sander model 905 719 — Craftsman 2 HP Cast Top Table Saw with Dado Blades — Router Table with Routers & Bits — Imperial 4 & 6 inch Belt & Disc Sander — Several Electric & Battery Drills, Grinders, Power Wrenches, Saws & More — Handyman Jacks — Hydraulic Jacks

GUNS**BOAT & MISCELLANEOUS

Winchester 1890 Pump 22 with Octagon Barrel — Mauser 8x57 Bolt With Scope — Black Powder 44 Caliber Pistol — Black Powder 50 Caliber Rifle – Coldwell Lead Sled — Lynan All American Turret Press — Lee Single Stage Loader — Powder Measures — Primers — Powder — (2) Electric Sewing Machines — Sears & Roebuck 14 ft. 4 person Canoe — Electric Smoker (large) — (5) Metal Tool Boxes — Templates for Game Heads — Miscellaneous Cabinet Hardware — Several Cedar Posts — (2) Bunks 1x6 Blue Stain Rough Lumber — (1) Bunk Weathered Rough Lumber – Bee Hive Equipment — (7) 4x12 Sheets of Fiberglass — Several REA Poles various lengths — Some Treated Plank — Downriggers for Fishing — Boat Anchors — Several Animal Traps — Several Plans for Boats, Cabinets, Airplanes & MORE.

SHOP TOOLS & IRON

(2) Large Anvils — (10) Rigid Pipe Wrenches, 12 inch to 36 inch — Rigid Tire Chain Repair Tool — (3) Shop Vices – Clarke Metal Bender — 1/4-1/2-3/4 inch Socket Sets up to 2 ¼ – A Frame on Wheels 2 Ton Chain Hoist — (2) Tap & Die Sets — Large Open End Wrenches — Barrel Pump — Well Pullers Pipe Dog — Shovels — Forks — Bars — Log Chains — (2) 8 HP Briggs Engines — Vacuum Pump — Pioneer Metal Detector — Stihl Lawn Edger — JD Sulky Plow — Walking Plow — Several Tire Chains — Roll ½ inch Cable — (2) Fuel Oil Tanks — Air Conditioner Tools — 500 gallon Fiberglass Tank — 250 gallon Propane Tank — Heat Pump 554N — Several New pieces of Iron — Pickup Fuel Tank, 150 gallon — Dozens of Long Wood Clamps — Several C Clamps — Various Saw Blades & Sanding Belts — Scaffolding (1 Bay) PLUS MORE.

BOX 128 BOYES, MT 59316

TRAILERS, PICKUPS, OLD CARS & PIPE SALVAGE

H&W 16 foot Heavy Duty Car Trailer — King 24 ft. Horse Trailer with Living (recon) — Imperial 16 ft. Gooseneck (NO TITLE) — JD 800 14 ft. Draper Head Swather — Ford 542 Square Baler, PTO (with extra parts) — Case 830 Comfort King with 3 point (don’t run) — Chevy 2500 4x4 Pickup (don’t run) — 1950 GMC 5 Window Pickup #FC25316713 — 1942 Ford Pickup (don’t run) — 1953 Chrysler 4 Door with Hemi Engine (don’t run) — Diamond T Cab on Ford 4WD Chassis (don’t run) — Ranch Hand Hydro 42 inch Lawnmower — (4 or 5) 20’s & 30’s Old Car Parts — (10) Joints 2 inch Pipe — 2006 Burnt Pickup — 8 ft. Steel Flatbed — Heavy Duty Grill — (25) Pieces Sucker Rod — (5) Trailer House Axels — Many used tires — Some on Rims — (7) Steel Packer Wheels — Several Old Cylinders — Lots of Miscellaneous Iron — JD 214 Riding Lawnmower — Old Motors — (2) Toro Roto Tillers — Yamaha Snowmobile (don’t run) — Evenrude 16 Snowmobile (don’t run) — PLUS MORE.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES

Several Parfrey made Knives — Several Parfrey made Ball Point Pens — Several Burl Bowels & Plates — Several Animal Calls — (3) Buffalo Skulls — Blue Jars — Several 2 Man Saws — Pressure Cooker — Beer Tap Collection — Baby Cradle — Old Saddles — Bridles — Bits — Spurs — Several Brass Knob Hames — Horse Collars — Old Hats — Texas Steer Horns — Cream Can — Dozens of Old Postcards & Pictures — Axes — Saws — Draw Knives — Railroad Pin Knives — Tin Toys — Hair on Hides — Several Glass Blocks — Old Lanterns — Tools — Hay Knives — 1950 SD Brand Book — Beer Brewing Equipment — Model Airplane — Cast Drill Ends — American Flier 3/16 Scale Train Set & Equipment (2 boxes) — Horse Shoes & More Horse Shoes & Rack — Dozens of Miniature Branding Irons — (10) Dug up Rifle Barrels & Actions — Ice Saws — Coal Augers — Hand Drills — Several Wagon Wheel Hubs — (4) Buggy Wheels — Old Fuel Cans — (3) Small Cast Wood Stoves — Beige Kitchen Range — Wood Boat Stove — PLUS MORE

Estate of Lyle Nate Parfrey - Monica Parfrey, PR Owners:

Auctioneers Note: There is a large variety of shop tools from wood to iron & a lifetime collection of dreams. A great selection of nice tools and the vehicles are collectables or salvage. Plan to spend a fun day with us the 28th.

Terms: Cash or Bankable Check Not responsible for accidents.

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The importance of organic matter in garden soils

By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension, Minnesota Soil organic matter is the portion of soil that consists of decomposing plant and animal residue. The organic matter has many positive effects on the soil tilth and productivity.

Indeed, soil organic matter is vital to a productive soil.

All soils will benefit from the addition of organic matter.

It’s difficult to change your soil type but an addition of organic matter will significantly improve the soil you inherited.

Gardens with coarse, sandy soils tend to dry out very quickly because of their rapid drainage. This rapid drainage is not always favorable to plant growth and causes leaching of important nutrients reducing the soil fertility. In fact, v-ery sandy soils may benefit from an addition of organic matter every year.

Organic matter helps improve a sandy soil’s ability to hold needed water and nutrients. The water held in soil pores carries nutrients, held in the organic matter, into the plant.

These nutrients are carried with the water through the plant root system. Organic matter is sandy soil’s best friend and will vastly improve its productivity.

Clay soils often remain wet well into the growing season, which is problematic because clay can readily compact if worked when wet. This compaction, which can also be caused by heavy rains, makes it difficult for air and water to reach plant roots. Clay soils also become sticky or slippery when wet and then form hard clumps when dry.

The addition of organic matter improves a clay soil’s structure, improves drainage, and reduces stickiness. The addition of organic material also reduces the amount of compaction that occurs when clay soils are worked.

The most commonly used organic materials are compost, composted animal manure, peat moss and perlite. Each can be used alone or in combination. Occasionally, coarse sand is added with compost to heavy clay soils.

Compost is the most commonly used product because it is readily available and affordable -- very often free. Many communities have public compost sites that offer free compost. The big disadvantage of using compost from a public site is lack of control of what goes into it. It is only as clean as the material donated to the compost site, and may contain many weed seeds and perhaps trash. Another problem is herbicide residue which may create problems in your garden.

If there is concern about herbicide residue, testing is easy and inexpensive, and can be done at home. Producing your own compost is always a good option, as well as getting compost from a local farmer that has not used herbicides on his forages.

Composted animal manure is an excellent source of fertilizer as well as a soil conditioner. This compost can be found at your local hardware store, nursery – or a neighbor that has livestock. Composted livestock manure has the added advantage in that it provides all the nutrients necessary for plant growth. When livestock compost is used, additional fertilizer is typically unnecessary.

Sphagnum peat moss is a wonderful soil amendment but can be expensive if you need large quantities. Peat, or peat moss, is a naturally occurring substance harvested from local bogs and is readily available in our area. A combination of peat and composted livestock manure makes an ideal mixture to any garden. A 2-4 inch layer worked deep into the soil is a good place to begin. Monitor the tilth and productivity of the soil and add more in following years as needed. On most soils, such an amendment will provide the necessary fertility for multiple years.

Coarse sand can be purchased from nurseries or garden stores in smaller quantities, or from sand and gravel companies. Adding sand to heavy clay soils will improve tilth and drainage, but will not add fertility or organic matter, as does peat or compost. All three would make a nice combination to a heavy clay soil.

Perlite is used to loosen a soil, improving its air porosity and drainage. It is more commonly used for small beds and perennial or annual gardens in pots or planters. It can be purchased in packages from garden stores. Check the package for recommendations on the amount to use.

If you use organic materials that will continue to decompose, such as straw, shredded bark, wood chips or fresh sawdust; you should also apply a nitrogen fertilizer. Microbes need nitrogen to decompose this material, which will cause a temporary nitrogen deficiency in your soil if additional nitrogen is not added at the same time as the organic material.

For more information, contact me at 800-450-2465 or e-mail stordahl@umn.edu.

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##### The U.S. speed skating team trains at the High Altitude Sports Center in Butte, Montana, which is the highest sports center in the world at 5528 feet in elevation. ##### Jack Horner a paleontologist, born in Shelby, Montana, served as advisor for the Jurassic Park series.

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HORSE, ANTIQUES, GUNS & HOUSEHOLD

Saturday, July 12, 2014 10:00 A.M.

LOCATION: From Fairview, MT- Take Highway 201 for 3 miles OWNERS: Blaine Raad 406-489-1512 Lunch will be available.

AUCTIONEERS NOTE

Blaine has decided to reduce his inventory and many of the items were his Dads. The buggy’s are in very good condition. There are many nice guns consigned at this sale. Lots of fun items at this auction! We hope to see you July 12th!!

Rick

TRACTOR, TRUCK, TANK, GARDEN & SHOP

Farmall M Tractor w/Frontend Loader (2) King Cutter Hay Spears, 3pt 2007 GMC C4500 Truck, 4-door, 2x4, Duramax diesel, auto, 44,000 actual miles Tomos ST Moped 3000 gallon Poly Tank 200 gallon Tank Pickup Box Trailer (2) Riding Lawn Mowers Lawn Mowers, electric & push Lawn Rock Hose Reel Compost Tank Flower Pots Fertilizer Spreader (2) Tillers BBQ Grill Moving Cart 50 hp Mercury Boat Motor Air Compressor 50’ Air Hose Propane Heater, ventless Oil Tank & Pump Incubator Scaffolding Paint (3) Paint Sprayers Ladders 28’ & 8’ Jig Saw Tie Downs, Chains Extension Cords 4’ Level Dog House w/porch Windows, Doors Windows & Sink for Camper Shutters Smoker (new) Metal Cupboard Fishing Poles Wood Stove

BUGGYS, SADDLE & TACK

Dr Buggy Single Horse Buggy Saddle (2) Sets of Harnesses, new Bridles, Halters Driving Harnesses, leather, some for parts Harness Fancy Headpiece Driving Reins (2) Draft Team Harness

ANTIQUES

Lionel Train Set Bedroom Set, 5-piece Table w/2 leaves & (4) Chairs Side & Coffee Table, wood Desk & Chair Desk, End Tables Sewing Machine, Domestic Cream Can Milk Pots Double Wash Tub Cranberry Dishware Misc Dishes (2) Collector Dolls Porcelain Dolls Radios Radio, battery operated Medicine Cabinet Car Parts

HOUSEHOLD

Televisions, 1-42” Flat Screen, 1-32”, 1-13” Entertainment Center (3) Sets matching End Tables End & Coffee Table, matching Wood Shelves Storage Cabinets (2) Desks, 1-computer TV Stand Rocking Chair Recliner Chair Foot Stool Bar Stool Head Board & Dressers Restonic Mattress & Box Spring Single Bed Headboard & Frame Comforter Set w/curtains File Cabinet, 4-drawer 5x7 Rug Lamps, Mirrors Pictures, Frames Matting Boards Afghans VCR/Disc Combo (2) Vacuums, Kirby & Dyson Air Hockey Game Fish Tanks & Stands Maytag Propane Stove Microwave Dishes, Knives Iron Stone Dish Set George Foreman Grills Mixers, Coffee Pot Crockpots, Pots & Pans Silverware Knick Knacks Wine Bottle Holder, wood Jewelry Box, Wood 7-drawer Misc Christmas Items

GUNS

(consigned Dan 307-332-6388)

Winchester 22 semi auto Rifle, model 290 Winchester 22 semi auto Rifle Winchester 30-30 lever action Rifle, model 94AE Winchester 30-06 bolt action Rifle, 3x9 scope M-1 Grand 30-06 semi auto Rifle Winchester 32 center fire lever action Rifle, model 73 Remington 22 semi auto Rifle, model 552, 150th Anniversary model Remington 350 magnum Rifle, model 600, Weaver Scope (like new) Stevens 22 single shot Rifle, Little Kraig model Winchester 12 gauge pump Shotgun, model 97 Winchester 410 Shotgun, model 10, 3” chamber Excell 410 single shot Shotgun Marlin 12 gauge pump Shotgun w/hammer Diamond 12 gauge single shot Shotgun Gardone 12 gauge single shot Trap Gun, 3” magnum Winchester 16 gauge pump Shotgun, model 12 Smith & Wesson 9mm semi auto Pistol, model SW9VE, 2-clips Baretta US 32 semi auto pistol, model 3032 & holster, clip Ruger 357 magnum Revolver (nearly new) Webley & Scott 38 Special Revolver (WWII) Colt Lightning 38 DA Revolver, nickel, ivory grips, holster Colt slide-out 38 single shot Pistol, bird head grips old) Smith & Wesson 32 tip-up Revolver, stub trigger, bird head grips, nickel plate Smith & Wesson 45 Army Revolver (WWI) Smith & Wesson 38 Special Revolver (pre WWI) Smith & Wesson 22 Revolver FEG Hungarian 9mm semi auto Pistol, case Hungarian 9mm semi auto Pistol, model PA-63, holster, 2-clips

Crops from no-till fields may need spring nitrogen boost

No-till crop production provides benefits through reduced soil erosion and soil moisture loss, which potentially increases yield. However, no-till fields with wheat stubble may need a nitrogen boost in the spring above that required under conventional or minimum tillage.

Tillage breaks up plant residue and increases the rate of residue decomposition, which increases the rate at which nitrogen becomes available. A study by Chengi Chen, research scientist at the Central Agricultural Research Station in Moccasin, Montana, found soil nitrate increased more in sweep-till treatments from late summer to mid-spring than in no-till fields.

As tillage decreases, the build-up of plant residue increases. This helps improve soil conditions that may improve yield. However, the soil microbes that break down residue require nitrogen to do their work. According to Clain Jones, Extension soil fertility specialist in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences (LRES) at Montana State University, it takes about 1,000 pounds nitrogen per acre to gain one percent soil organic matter in the soil’s top 6 inches, meaning to raise soil organic matter from say 2.5 to 3.5 percent.

“Clearly this can’t happen in one season, but rather over many years,” said Jones.

A Canadian government study by Agriculture and Agrifood Canada scientist Brian McConkey and associates in the semi-arid region of Saskatchewan found even after adding 5 pounds nitrogen more to no-till fields for 8-12 years after conversion from conventional till, no-till still had lower soil nitrogen availability than conventional till. These researchers concluded more nitrogen needs to be applied to no-till for up to 15 years after conversion from conventional till to get similar grain yields and protein.

Jones cautioned there is no one-size-fits-all recommendation for how much more nitrogen a no-till or minimal till system requires. It varies with soil texture, climate, degree of tillage, prior crop and time since conversion from conventional till.

As a general rule of thumb, no-till requires 10 pounds nitrogen per acre more per 1,000 pounds stubble, than conventional till, up to a total of 40 pounds of nitrogen per acre annually for at least a few years. Each 10 bushels of winter wheat, 12 bushels of spring wheat and 20 bushels of barley leaves about 1,000 pounds stubble. Fine- to medium-textured soils are more likely to need a boost of nitrogen under no-till than coarse-textured soils.

Growing legumes in place of fallow can help offset this increased nitrogen demand.

In Chen’s study, there was no change in soil nitrate from late summer to the following spring after spring wheat, while nitrate increased by about 15 pounds nitrogen per acre after spring pea or winter pea grown for forage and fallow. Pea crops provided more nitrogen than needed by the microbes to break down the pea residue. Winter wheat grain yield after winter pea was equal to that following fallow.

Weather influences spring soil nitrogen availability. In the year with the wettest fall in the Moccasin study, there was little nitrate gain over winter and some treatments lost nitrate.

It is best to test soil nitrate levels in the spring.

Ideally nitrogen fertilizer is placed at least two inches below the surface; however, Jones acknowledged that spring applications on no-till are generally broadcast applications.

If possible, incorporate fertilizer with at least a half-inch of water or time the application before a substantial rainfall event. If nitrogen is limiting, application by mid- to latetillering is most likely to improve yield. Later applications will likely mainly increase protein.

The MSU Extension bulletin, “Nutrient Management in No-till and Minimum-Till Systems,” provides more information about nutrient adjustments to consider when opting for no-till. This and other related bulletins are available as printed copy from MSU Extension Publications (www. msuextension.org/store; 406-994-3273) and online at Jones’ webpage at http://landresources.montana.edu/soilfertility/ publications.html. “Soil Nitrogen Cycling Affected by Tillage and Crop Rotations” (Fertilizer Fact No. 67) presents details on Chen’s study and is available at http://landresources. montana.edu/fertilizerfacts/ ##### You’re an old-timer if you can remember when setting the world on fire was a figure of speech. ##### Children are unpredictable. You never know what inconsistency they’re going to catch you in next.

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Offers to sell mineral rights should be considered carefully: Part 1

By Curtis Talley Jr., Michigan State University Extension that entity would receive 50 percent of all For landowners who own mineral rights mineral income from 100 percent of the (mineral property), consideration of the valacres, potentially for eternity. To go one step ue of minerals is generally an afterthought, further, in the sales contract the seller may particularly if there is no current mineral unwittingly be assigning the legal authority income. For those fortunate enough to live to negotiate all mineral leases to the buyer. in an area of valuable mineral deposits, • In the article “Survey indicates sigthey have learned that mineral income can nificant positive financial results from lease exceed the income from the surface if it is royalty negotiations: Part 2 (http://msue. managed as a business enterprise. anr.msu.edu/news/survey_indicates_sigRecently, mineral owners in parts of nificant_positive_financial_results_from_ Michigan have been receiving offers to lease_royalty) the sample well produced purchase rather than lease non-producing $450,000 in gross income (25 barrels/day mineral property. These offers come in arx 200 days x $90/barrel = $450,000) in the eas where oil and gas development is also first year. A .125 (1/8) royalty based on gross beginning to occur. This article does not disincome produced $56,250 ($450,000 x .125 cuss valuation of producing mineral rights. = $56,250) for the landowner from the 40 Defining Mineral Property acre tract, or $1,506.25 per acre. This indiThe Michigan DEQ brochure on mineral cates that if the mineral owner is fortunate rights states that “mineral property can have enough to eventually negotiate and receive several different forms. Mineral property royalties that income can be substantial. includes hydrocarbons (oil, gas, and coal); • Splitting the mineral estate from the hard rock minerals (gold, silver, copper and surface estate provides no incentive for other metals); and other types of minerals the new mineral owner to consider future (talc, bentonite, uranium, and others)”. mineral extraction impacts to the surface Mineral property can also include potassium owner. Oil and gas companies often prefer and commercial gases and can vary from dealing with a mineral owner that is also state to state. the surface owner because it reduces the Potential sellers may be assuming they number of owners they are working with. are only selling the oil and gas rights (hy• When a surface owner sells the mineral drocarbons), which could be a mistaken ownership, any control over the siting of assumption. If the sale contract does not future roads, drilling sites, tank batteries state only the oil and gas rights, it could and other related facilities is lost. include every type of mineral or gas that is Part 2 of this article will discuss the Dorconsidered a mineral and encompassed in mant Minerals Act, who can legally sign a the definition “all”. sales contract, income tax considerations Michigan State University Extension of the sale vs. future opportunities to lease recommends these considerations when and receive bonus payments and other conevaluating the sale of mineral rights. Some siderations. of these are listed below: • Be cognizant of what “partnering together” might mean in a mineral purchase offer. It might mean the buyer plans to purchase an undivided interest. When you split an 80-acre tract into two 40-acre tracts, you are dividing the property. When you sell an undivided interest you are selling a portion of the whole. The offer might be to purchase a 50 percent undivided interest in all mineral rights for $125/acre. This means

Jeanette Dye AUCTION

Sat., June 28th, 2014 10 a.m.

Location: 154 Custer Camp Trail Baker, MT Directions: From Baker, Montana take Highway 7 North 12 miles then East on Dye Access Road 1.5 miles.

Antique & Collectibles

Highboy oak dresser with beveled mirror (nice) – Vintage wardrobe with drawers (nice) – Waterfall chest of drawers with round mirror (nice) – Vintage kitchen utensils – Kitchen free standing butcher block (very nice) – Homemade quilts – Wool blankets – Vintage Lincoln telephone (nice) – Back trailing in the heart of the short grass country “John o Bye” – Wash boards – Double Phoenix Nikko iron stoneware – Vintage bow and arrows – Windsor kitchen range (wood/coal, nice) – Flattop trunks – Vintage metal toy airplane – Vintage metal toy guns – Vintage baby baseball cap – Marbles – Vintage baseball board game (complete with box) – Many vintage books in good condition – Oil lamps – Kerosene lanterns – Vintage tools – Haybudden anvil – Red Jacket pumps – Cast iron cookware – Wooden wheel wagon runnning gear in good condition – Hand forged branding iron – Cast iron wood/coal stove – John Deere horse drawn walk behind cultivator – Corn planter – Long wool coat – Victor traps – PLUS many more items! Yard – Garden – Tools – Household – PLUS many surprises!

Auctioneers message: Jeanette has sold the farm and moved to the retirement complex and will sell many interesting antiques, collectibles plus many other items. Bring your lawn chairs and come enjoy the Auction on the lawn.

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Storage tips to save more hay

By Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Extension The storage site is an important consideration in reducing bale losses. Select a site that is not shaded and is open to breezes to enhance drying conditions. The site should also be well-drained to minimize moisture absorption into the underside of the bales. As much as 12 inches of the bottom of a bale can be lost through moisture absorption resulting from the wicking action.. Ground contact can account for over half of the total dry matter losses. Where practical, keep bales off the ground using low cost, surplus materials such as discarded pallets, racks, fence posts, railroad ties, and used tires. Another alternative is to use a layer of crushed rock about six inches deep to ensure good drainage within and around the storage site.

Bales should be stored in rows, buffed end-to-end, and oriented in a north/south direction. The combination of the north/south orientation and at least three feet between rows will provide for good sunlight penetration and air flow, which will allow the area to dry faster after a rain. Vegetation between rows should be mowed. Research has shown that orientation is a minor consideration if the bales are used before early spring because the losses are relatively small until that time. If stored into the summer, bales oriented in an east-west direction can experience severe deterioration on the north-facing surface.

The source of these and other ideas about hay storage can be found in Dr. Ray Huhnke’s Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet “Round Bale Storage” BAE-1716.

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WALLY’S OVER DOOR CO.

By Jim Isleib, Michigan State University Extension Selling directly to customers can be a ing what you intend to direct market?

WAYNE PETRINI great way to improve net profits for pro• Are you already producing and selling KRISTINE HABEL duce, fruits, meat animals and other farm it?

Email: wallysodc@optimum.net products. But a good deal of careful consid• Neither?

Phone: (406) 453-1425 • Fax: (406) 452-7516 eration should be given to the details before Producing and marketing need to be adPO Box 7430 • 815 18th Street N • Great Falls, MT 59406 plunging ahead. One of the most important dressed separately. is dealing with people, your customers. Are Start where you find yourself right now. you well-suited to dealing one-on-one with Be realistic. customers? Do people generally get under 3. What kind of market are you aiming your skin? Are you a real people-person? for?

The following list of questions was de• Niche? veloped with the help of a seasoned U-pick • Local? strawberry grower and retired Michigan • Larger?

State University Extension professional.

4. Who are you going to sell to?

BIG SKY LADAK ALFALFA The success and longevity of his strawberry • Individuals? (Least headaches and most • Certified Seed Available business gives a lot of weight to these obprofits.) servations. Here are nine questions to ask • Higher Forage Yield • Groups? yourself before you get started.

• Businesses?

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Chamber of Commerce, etc.). e-mail: bigskyseeds@3rivers.net • Are you already producing but not sell• Who else is currently selling the same or similar product?

• Can I produce a better product than the competition?

6. Do you have a quality uy oni illson arm product?

• Compare your product with the best in the industry, not just your neighbor.

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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 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!!!

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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....... . ............................................ $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. . ........................$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

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 with 6 cylinder diesel, 210 bushel grain tank, 25-ft. auger header. #16001370......... . ............................................... $7950

PICKUP HEADERS

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

draper headerS

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 2010 John Deere 635D poly tine pickup reel, LH/RH spare knife, road transport system. #16002377. (4)...........$51,000 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 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

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 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!!!

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............................ $60,500 1997 John Deere 9500 combine with DialA-Speed header reel control with hydraulic fore/aft, 20-ft. unloading auger, straw spreader, 24.5x32 drive tires, 14.9x24 steering tires. #16001471..... . ............................................ $40,000

SOLD

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air seeders

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.

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

RENTAL UNITS AVAILABLE

4WD TRACTORS

AIR HOE DRILL

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

(3)....................................... $168,000

2004 Bourgault 5710 54-ft. air hoe drill, 5 section, 9.8” spacing, mid row banders-NH3 and dry fertilizer with 5350 tow between air cart, 3 tank, dual fan. #16005241. (3)............... $69,000

AIR SEEDER

2009 Case IH 400 45-ft. flexhoe with 3380 tow between cart, 10” spacing, 3.5 packer wheels, variable rate, single shoot, 1” pts, primary blockage. #16005259. (3).................... $135,500 2000 Flexi-Coil 2320 tow between cart, mechanical drive, single shoot, 7” auger, single fan. #16005240. (1)....... . ............................................ $12,000

2008 John Deere 1830 41-ft., 10” spacing, regular meter roller, 4 run stat single shoot, variable speed with 1910 tow between cart, 270 bushel. #16005299.

(4)....................................... $116,500

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

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 2005 Bourgault 5710 40-ft. air hoe drill, MRB II, 9.8” spacing, 31/2” steel packers, double shoot, 450# trips, square seed boots with L5350 tank. #16005271. (1).................... $102,000

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

TRACK TRACTORS

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

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 $$$$

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... ..............................................$261,500

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 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

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

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

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

CORN PLANTER

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

CONVENTIONAL DRILL

OLD

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

S

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

PAYLOADERS & ATTAChment

2013 John Deere 624K payloader, 198 hp, reverse fan drive, chrome exhaust, 4 speed transmission, 3 function joystick with 3rd function control lever, cab, air, heat, air ride heated leather seat, Z-bar high lift boom, high traction front & rear differential, 20.5x32 L3 XHA2 Michelin radial tires with 3 piece rims, full coverage front & rear fenders, turn signals, cast iron hitch, slab counterweight. #16003848........................... $235,000

FERTILIZER SPREADER

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)

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

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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

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

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

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Tractors - Row crop - COMPACT

2013 John Deere 8360R 360 hp, IVT with RH, 2630 Touch display, SF1 receiver, SF1 activation, JD link, Premium cab CommandView, premium radio/XM satelite, 85cc hydraulic pump, five remote cylinder, independent PTO 1000, Cat 4 drawbar, Michelin tires, HID light package, leather trim, RH/LH electric remote adjust, dual beam radar sensor, F/Business band, foot speed throttle control, 9L IT4 engine. #16003840..... . ...........................................$317,500

2013 John Deere 8360R FWA 360 hp, Intel power management Premium CommandView II cab, leather trim, RH/LH electric mirror, dual beam radar sensor, 7” color Touch display, foot throttle, IVT transmission, 1000 PTO, 3 pt., ILS front suspension, 710/70R42 dual rear tires with fenders, 480/70R34 dual front tires with fenders, 2-1400# rear weights, 5 year 3600 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16003846.......... . ...........................................$302,500

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, 210 hours. #16003853.

(1)........................................$261,000

2013 John Deere 5085M MFWD, IT4, 16F/16R, exhaust side, remote triple rear, remotes triple mid, electronic hitch, 19.5L-24 10PR R4 Goodyear tires, 12.5/80-18 12 PR FS, 5M coldweather package, H260 loader. #16003838. (1).......................$56,900 2013 John Deere 5085M IT4, 16F/16R, exhaust side, SCV triple rear, SCV triple mid, electronic hitch, 19.5L-24 10PR R4, MFWD, 12.5/80-18, 5M cold weather package, H260 loader, 99 hours. #16003869. (1).......$55,900

2008 John Deere 8130 MFWD, deluxe cab, active seat, AutoTrac ready plug and play, 16 speed powershift, 4 1996 John Deere 7800 MFWD, cab, partial power shift, singles, 20.8-38” remotes, 540/1000 PTO, 3-pt., 118” rears, 3-pt., 2-450# weight, 740 loader, axles, 620/70R42, 480/70R30 fronts, grapple. #16003887 (1)..........$61,000 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 MFWD, cab, IVT, guidance ready, 3-pt., 96” rear axle, instructional seat, 4 hydraulic outlets, RH joystick with 2 additional hydraulics, PTO, 1 pair rear 450# weights, 2 extra sets 450# weights, JD 746 loader, grapple. #16003852.............$126,000

2012 John Deere 8360R MFWD, 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 2004 John Deere 7720 3 hydraulics, deluxe Command View cab, hydraulic pump, 4 remotes, 710/70R42 540/1000 PTO, 3-pt., IVT transmission, dual rear tires with fenders, 480/70R34 480/80R42 rears, 1 pair rear 450# dual front tires with fenders, 16 front weights. #16003798. (1).......$112,500 weights, 2-1400# rear weights. 5 year 3600 hour factory PowerQard warranty remains. #16003845. (2).......... . ...........................................$284,000

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

2013 John Deere 6140D cab, MFWD, 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 Premium cab, deluxe cab RH console, PowerGard plus LHR 16/16, air comfort seat, air conditioning w/o roof, RH & LH Panorama windshield, 2 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, SWA control blocks, tool box, side extensions, signal interface socket, inner mirror, power outlet socket, passenger seat, rear window wiper, cold start package, fuel heating system, loader available. #12003407.

(1).........................................$110,000 2013 John Deere 5100M FWA, 16F/16R power reverser, triple rear & mid mount remotes, 18.4R30 rear tires, 12.4R24 2010 John Deere 7330 20/20 PowrQuad, comfort seat, cold weather package, front steering tires, cold weather packrotary beacon light, AM/FM, weatherage, loader available. #12003393. (1). band, 741 loader bucket, 5-tine grapple . .............................................$63,500 fork. #16003751 (1)..............$115,000

D L O

S

1981 John Deere 4440 MFWD, cab, 3-pt., powershift, 158 loader & grapple. #16003905. (1).......................$28,500

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

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

1994 Case IH 7220 cab, MFD, powershift, 155 PTO hp, single tires with loader. #16003757 (2).......................$46,950 1978 John Deere 4240 cab, 2WD, powershift, singles, 2 hydraulics, 3 pt. with 148 loader & grapple. #16003889. (1). . .............................................$25,500

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

1973 John Deere 4430 with 158 loader, QuadRange transmission, 3 hydraulics, no 3-pt. hitch, 18.4x38 duals. #16003734. (4).......................$21,500 1997 John Deere 7810 cab, partial powershift, 16/16 SP PQT with LH reverser, rear axle 118”, drawbar clevis with pin, cold weather package, AM/FM/ Weatherband, “New JD 740 loader bucket, 5-tine grapple, new front & rear tires, cab interior, recent engine overhaul. #16003706..............$86,500

HAY RAKES

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

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

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2004 Case IH MXU125 MFD, partial powershift, singles, loader. #16003805.

(4)..........................................$66,000

1988 John Deere 855 2WD, 2 hydraulics, 540 PTO, syncro, loader. #16003877.. 1999 Case IH MX180 MFD, cab, powershift, 20.8R-42, loader, 3-pt., 18F/4R . ................................................$8500 powershift transmission. #16003896.

1981 John Deere 4640 cab, 2WD, pow(1)..........................................$65,000 ershift, singles, 20.8x38D, 3-pt., 725 loader. #16003902.................$27,000

1998 John Deere 7410 MFWD, PowrQuad transmission, 540/1000 PTO, 3-point hitch with 740 loader, grapple. #16003860. (1).......................$67,000 2012 John Deere 6170R 170 hp, MFWD, 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 2011 John Deere 3720 3 remotes, Dom IT4, cab, air ride seat, hydro transmission, mid PTO, 43x16-20R4/27x8.5-15, dual & single rear remotes with 300CX loader. #16003898.................$37,800

2008 Case IH 180 MFD, cab, CVT transmission, powershift, singles, loader, grapple. #16003795. (1).......$115,000

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

D L O S

John Deere 4230 QuadRange transmission, no 3-pt., JD 265 self-leveling loader. #16003878. (3)...........$22,000 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 1964 John Deere 3010 2WD, syncro, singles with F-11 loader. #16003871.

(3)..............................................$6000 John Deere 2010 2WD, gas engine, 540 PTO, 3-point hitch, Farmhand loader. #16003806................................$5500

2011 Case IH Puma 185 CVT transmission, 155 PTO hp, 3-pt., loader, grapple, bucket teeth. #16003726. (1). . ...........................................$167,000 2011 Case IH Puma 185 MFD, powershift transmission, 155 PTO hp, 3-pt., loader, grapple, bucket teeth. #16003725.

(1).........................................$161,000 2011 Case IH Puma 170 MFD, powershift transmission, 135 PTO hp, 3-pt., loader, grapple, bucket teeth. #16003724.

(1).........................................$152,000

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

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

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

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Swathers & HEADER

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

2009 John Deere 956 center pivot rotary MoCo, impeller conditioner, hydraulic tilt control, hose support, quick hitch. #16006684. (3)...................... $31,250

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

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

GRAIN CART

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

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

2010 Case IH HDX182 18-ft. swing tongue mower conditioner. #16006773. (1).... . ............................................ $27,500

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

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

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 2000 John Deere 930F header, finger reel. #16002355. (3)........................$10,500 1999 John Deere 930F 30-ft., finger reel. #16002362. (1)........................$12,500 1998 John Deere 930F 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

XL78 rockpicker

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

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

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

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

MISCELLANEOUS

SKIDSTEERS

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.............$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)........................$52,500

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 joystick. #16010051. (1).............. $9900

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

HEADER TRAILERS

2014 Frontier HT1242 42-ft. heavy duty transport, long telescopic ball hitch/71”, heavy duty mounted spare tire. #13009232. (3).................$14,500 2014 Frontier HT1242 42-ft. heavy duty transport, long telescopic ball hitch/71”, heavy duty mounted spare Trailtech B380 swather trailer. #16006778. Kinze 1050 1000 PTO, tandem walking axle, tire. #13009231. (3).................$14,500 tarp. #16010047........................ $32,000 (1)............................................... $2900 2014 Frontier HT1242 42-ft. heavy CONSUMER PRODUCTS duty transport, long telescopic ball hitch/71”, heavy duty mounted spare tire. #13009230. (3).................$14,500 2014 Frontier HT1238 38-ft., long telescopic ball hitch/71”, mounted spare tire, JD draper brackets. #13009233.

(3)............................................$11,250 Horst 36-ft. header trailer. #13012353....... ................................................... $6500 AW C H C 36 36- ft. header trai l er. #13012336................................. $6500 2008 John Deere 850D Gator, 4WD, diesel, extreme terrain tires, deluxe AW C H C 36 36- ft. header trai l er. #13012333................................. $6500 light kit, horn kit, front fender kit, deluxe outdoor package. #16007492. (1)...... AW CH C 36 36- ft. header trai l er. #13012330................................. $6500 . ............................................ $13,250 2005 Harley Davidson Electric Glide Classic “ONLY 9810 miles”, side 2011 John Deere 72” Powertach front 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 blade, fits JD 825i gator. #16007480.. & rear storage compartments, cus. ............................................... $1995 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. tom exhaust, stereo, storage cover. #16010048................................. $6000 #16007474 (1)....................... $17,250 2009 John Deere X324 lawn tractor, 4-wheel steer, Kawasaki 22 hp, hydro, 30-ft. header trailer. #16002388....... $1750 2013 John Deere 850i Gator, green sport, 48” mower deck. 16007273. (3)..$3250 30-ft. header trailer. #16002387....... $1750 14” Bighorn tires, bucket sport seat, sports package. #12203787..$16,275

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

After Hours Sales:

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NEW

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

3-pt Hitch Equipment

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

Save Time

One-pass field prep, seeding, chemical incorporation, bigtime residue managment - without plugging.

Restore Order

Aerate soil and grass, dry up those low areas, smooth paths, driveways and arenas, dethatch and stimulate turf.

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

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

Save Money

Pasture renovation, hay/forage crop stimulation, manure distribution, rodent/hog mound leveling.

Delta Harrow Carts are built to last.

We have 24-ft., 32-ft., & 36-ft. sizes in stock

Features

1) Two-way flexible tynes, cold-formed and built to last. Our 5” of tyne means more tyne for your money. Choose from 7/16”, 1/2” and heavy duty 5/8”!

2) Our cart frames use a sleeve - through mounting design for strength and are powder coated for durability, 3) Designed to handle rough terrain, 15” tires with extra long bolt-through spindle and reinforced axle.

4) Hydraulic cylinder mount is made from 1” solid steel, maximizing flotation and durability.

5) Top mounted lift cylinder enhances flotation and longevity.

6) Extra long hitch tongue for sharp turning when paired with other tillage equipment.

7) Heavy duty cast hitch, 2000 lb. jack, safety chain - standard equipment.

HARROWS – IN STOCK

2014 Rem harrow cart, 32-ft. Delta 625 section 4x8, Delta 625 section 6x8, hydraulic wing lift. #13004049. (1).............................................................................$13,000 NEW Rem 24-ft. harrow cart, 5/8” heavy duty harrows, hydraulic wing lift. #13004037.................................................................................................$10,500

Farm Equipment Sales

Glasgow - 406-228-2496 Plentywood - 406-765-1531 Culbertson - 406-787-6201 Circle - 406-485-2145

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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

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

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

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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

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 2011 Top Air 120-ft., 1600 gallon with Envizio Pro AutoSteer, AutoBoom shutoff and auto height control. #16014143.

(4).......................................... $72,000 2013 Summers Ultimate 110-ft., 1650 gallon 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

SOLD

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

2004 Summers Ultimate 90-ft., 1500 gallon tank, 3 nozzle body, Raven 440, mixing cone. #16014168. (2)..$25,000

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

2002 Summers Ultimate 90-ft., 18.4x38 tires, 1500 gallon, bottom fill, 200 gallon rinse tank, triple nozzle, clean fil windscreens, tip lift, 5 section plumbing. #16014136. (4)............... $19,500 Summers 120-ft., 1000 gallon pull type sprayer. #16014132. (4)............ $5000

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

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

Brandt QF2500 100-ft. booms, 1500 gallon with dual boom. #16014116. (4)... . ............................................... $5900

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

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 PTO rpm hookup, 21.5L-16.1 rim and tires, Megawide Plus pickup, pushbar, coveredge surface wrap, hydraulic lift. #16006802............................ $44,500 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 2012 John Deere 568 1000 PTO, Megawide Plus pickup, push bar, hydraulic pickup lift, surface wrap. #16006774.

(1).......................................... $41,000 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 2007 John Deere 568 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 31x13.5 tires, pushbar, Megawide pickup, hydraulic pickup. #16006806............................ $32,000 2007 John Deere 568 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, Megawide Plus pickup, push bar, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006781. (4)... . ............................................ $29,500 2004 John Deere 567 Megawide pickup, twine/surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale pushbar, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006809............................ $22,000 2004 John Deere 567 Megawide pickup, 540 PTO, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup lift, surface wrap. #16006796.. . ............................................ $19,500 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 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 CASE IH

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

SQUARE BALER

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

(3)............................................$48,000

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

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SOLD

2013 John Deere 0907PC 3000 receiver. #16017249.................................$2275 John Deere 0900PC Starfire receiver, SF1. #16012039.................................$1500 2006 John Deere 0330PC GS2 rate controller, 31 pin. #16012087. (1).......$600 2006 Trimble EZ-Guide 250 GPS auto steer system. #16017267...........$1500

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:

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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The deadline for advertising in the July issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be July 3. Phone (406) 279-3291.

Yearling Polled Hereford bulls for sale private treaty at the ranch.

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Prairie Fare: Think about your beverage choices

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service “Somebody doesn’t want us to have a mocha coffee, I guess,” my husband commented as we left a restaurant empty-handed.

I had coupons for two free special beverages, and the server had told us the machine was not working.

“I can save the coupons. Should we go back and buy some regular coffee?” I asked as we got into our vehicle.

I think he could tell I really wanted a mocha coffee.

“We can try another restaurant,” my husband responded.

I was fine with that.

On the way, we narrowly avoided two vehicle accidents.

My husband had quick reflexes despite the lack of caffeine.

Trying to collect my two free mochas nearly cost thousands of dollars in vehicle repairs.

“Now the sun is burning my retinas, and I won’t be able to see the restaurant,” my husband noted with exaggeration and a grin as we turned the corner and headed east.

“This is not divine intervention,” I said as I reached over and pulled down the sun visor.

“If the next place has a broken beverage machine, then I think you may be on to something, though,” I said as another car ran a red light, crossed our path and tested our vehicle’s braking capacity again.

“Actually, I think we might want to go home. Maybe we are supposed to cut some calories after this long winter,” I added as we reached the next restaurant.

The next place had a working machine, and I savored my 350-calorie mocha drink. I noted that I could have had a fairly substantial breakfast of eggs and whole-wheat toast for the same number of calories.

Beverages don’t fill you up the same way that solid food does. Having a protein source and whole-grain food in the morning helps tide you over until your next meal.

We definitely were wide-awake after enjoying our rocket fuel-like beverages. I could have had them skip the whipped cream and chocolate syrup, but we did order medium-sized instead of large-sized beverages.

After I drank my mocha, I was energetic enough to run home along the side of our vehicle, but I restrained myself.

If we had one of these beverages on most days without balancing our calories from other sources or going to the gym for longer periods of time, we potentially could gain a couple of pounds a month, or more than 20 pounds in a year.

We might need new wardrobes at that point.

Making healthful beverage choices plays a role in maintaining a healthy weight. Let’s review some tips adapted from http://www.choosemyplate.gov to learn more about choosing healthful beverages with lower calories: • Drink water. Try water instead of sweetened drinks such as regular soda, and energy or sports drinks.

• Be guided by your thirst. We all have different fluid needs, and most of us get enough water from the foods we eat and the beverages we drink. A healthy body can balance water needs throughout the day. Pay extra attention to your water/fluid consumption if you are very active, live or work in hot conditions or are an older adult.

• Save money by ordering water more often when you dine outside of the home.

• Make water, low-fat or fat-free milk and 100 percent juice the easy options in your home. Keep these beverages cold and ready to grab in your refrigerator.

• Have nutrient-rich milk to get your calcium, vitamin D and potassium. Children ages 9 and older and adults need 3 cups of milk per day. Children ages 4 to 8 years old need 2 1/2 cups, and children 2 to 3 years old need 2 cups.

• Enjoy an occasional special beverage but trim the serving size. For example, select smaller cans, cups or glasses instead of the supersized options.

• Use reusable water bottles as a convenient and environment-friendly option to stay hydrated.

• Be sure to read and compare the Nutrition Facts labels on food products so you know what you are getting.

All foods, including treat-type beverages on occasion, can fit in a healthful diet. Here is a recipe from http://www.dairymakessense.com for a mocha beverage that can be prepared as a cool or hot beverage. At 130 calories per serving, it has about one-third of the calories of a similar beverage from a restaurant, plus it has all nine nutrients that milk provides.

Vanilla Mochaccino 2 c. coffee 2 c. fat-free milk 1 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder continued on page A63

Potential impact of climate change on rangeland plants

By Ann Perry, Agricultural Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists and their colleagues have conducted research showing the potential response of rangeland plants in arid regions of the United States to the conditions that will occur with climate change, according to a paper published today in Nature.

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) biological technician Melissa Reyes-Fox and Fort Lewis College assistant professor Heidi Steltzer were the lead co-authors on the paper. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency, and the research supports the USDA priority of responding to climate change.

“Agricultural producers want to know how global climate change is affecting their production and management practices,” said ARS Administrator Chavonda Jacobs-Young.

“This work is one example of how ARS scientists are helping producers meet climate change challenges and continue the cost-effective and environmentally sustainable production of food and feed.”

In a 5-year investigation, the researchers assessed the effects of increased temperatures and carbon dioxide levels on plants growing in a native mixed-grass prairie. For their study, they used a field system called Free-Air CO2 Enrichment to elevate current levels of carbon dioxide to 600 parts per million, the level of atmospheric carbon dioxide that is expected in the latter half of this century. Outdoor heaters in the fields kept air temperatures at current levels and at day and night temperatures that were 2.7 and 5.4 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than ambient temperatures.

The scientists tracked leaf emergence, flower production, seed maturation, and canopy senescence in four grasses, a shrub, and a forb common to northern mixed-grass prairie plant communities. The resulting yearly data trends indicated that the plants responded to warmer temperatures with earlier leaf emergence and flowering. Some species also responded with earlier seed maturation and canopy senescence. On average, the growing season for plant communities exposed to higher temperatures began five days earlier and lasted six days longer.

However, when plants were exposed to a combination of warmer temperatures and elevated carbon dioxide levels, the growing season began seven days earlier and lasted 14 days longer. The researchers believe that elevated carbon dioxide levels prompt greater water conservation in some of the grassland plants, which in turn delayed early plant senescence and death.

A plant community gets a jump-start on its growing season when the first species leafs out earlier in the spring, and the growing season continues until the last species enters senescence in the fall. So while warming temperatures can increase the length of the growing season in some grasslands communities by promoting earlier spring growth, elevated carbon dioxide levels can help plants conserve water and delay fall senescence.

Other ARS scientists in Fort Collins who contributed to the study included agronomist Gregory McMaster, who works in the Agricultural Systems Research Unit; plant physiologist Dan Lecain and ecologist Dana Blumenthal, who work in the Rangeland Resources Research Unit; and retired plant physiologist Jack Morgan. Colorado State University professors M.J. Trlica (retired) and Allan Andales also contributed to the research.

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Summer annuals close gaps in forages

By Kelli Reep, University of Arkansas Extension After an uncharacteristically brutal winter, spring in Arkansas is bringing green growth to the state. If cattle and other livestock have grazed through almost all forage on pasture land, there is a resource available for the upcoming summer months.

Summer annuals such as pearl millet and sorghum sudan can produce forage in a short time during June, July and August. These forages provide a way to close gaps between seasons when the availability of tall fescue becomes dormant in the summer months.

“Summer annuals become very productive by responding to high summer temperatures and moisture,” said Dirk Philipp, assistant professor for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. “When moisture is short, these annuals are more drought resistant than the perennial forages. They can be grazed or harvested for hay or silage, and they work well in double-crop situations after small grain harvest.”

According to Philipp, grazing farms can devote specific areas to some summer annuals to produce more forage during the summer slump period when cool season grasses are less productive.

Other advantages of summer annuals include efficient use of water, fast growth and high yields, use in grazing or haying, and responsive to nitrogen fertilizer.

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Select a field that is level, if the emphasis is hay, and has well-draining soils.

Consider a field that can be used long-term for summer annual crops in rotation with winter annual crops preferably legumes to add plant organic matter - and have grazing available early in the year.

Disk the field to break up the sod, control weeds and turn under organic matter.

Firm up the seedbed by rolling or culti-packing. This is important because if the soil is too loose, the seed can be covered with too much soil and have problems emerging.

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This may expose some seeds while covering up others with too much soil.

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By Jan Suszkiw, Agricultural Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists are leaving no stone unturned when it comes to finding new ways of managing “zebra chip” and the insect that can spread this plant disease to potato crops.

In Wapato, Washington, USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) entomologist Rodney Cooper is using fine-tipped forceps and a fluorescent microscope to dissect the organs and tissues of the potato psyllid, a tiny, cicada-like insect which can transmit the bacterium Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum, the cause of zebra chip.

Cooper combines the procedure with fluorescent genetic markers to understand where and how Liberibacter survives in the psyllid, from the moment it is ingested by the insect pest to the time it is injected into new plants. The information is important on several fronts—from improved experimental designs and data interpretation to better decision-making on how best to detect, control and prevent zebra chip, notes Cooper, who works at the ARS Fruit and Vegetable Insect Research Unit in Wapato. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency.

Zebra chip gets its name from the dark bands it causes inside tubers. The bands are especially pronounced after the potatoes are cut and fried. Other symptoms include curled leaves and tissue discoloration. Zebra chip poses no consumer danger, but it is unsightly and can diminish tuber marketability.

After dissecting a psyllid specimen in his lab, Cooper subjects its excised organs and tissues to probes that glow green if the disease is present. Using this microscope-aided method, Cooper and his colleagues have observed Liberibacter in four main areas of the psyllid: its gut, hemolymph, bacteriomes (organs where symbiotic bacteria reside), and salivary glands.

The primary disease control method involves spraying potato crops with insecticides. However, researchers are seeking to provide growers with more sustainable approaches, particularly resistant varieties. Information from Cooper’s psyllid dissections may also eventually set the stage for targeting Liberibacter directly.

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By Sandra Avant, Agricultural Research Service One reason why some cows cannot get pregnant may be because they have male (Y) chromosome fragments in their DNA, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) study.

Reproductive efficiency is the most economically important trait in cow-calf production. When a cow does not produce a calf, the producer does not make a profit, but still has to pay for feed, labor and other expenses.

With the help of beef producers, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) geneticist Tara McDaneld and her colleagues at the agency’s Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) in Clay Center, Nebraska, examined reproduction data on about 6,400 females from cattle herds in Colorado, Florida, Nebraska and at USMARC. The team, which included molecular biologist John Keele and geneticist Larry Kuehn, then genotyped the animals, using a costsaving genetic screening method called DNA pooling, which combines DNA from individual animals into a single pool.

Females usually inherit an X chromosome from each parent (XX), while males inherit an X and a Y (XY). In the study, only females were tested. Researchers found fragments of the male Y chromosome only in the pool of DNA from non-pregnant animals. All the results should have been XX among the females, according to McDaneld.

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3V Distributing, Conrad ......................................B17 Abilene Machine Inc, Abilene KS .......................C40 Action Toys, Billings ..............................................A8 Affordable Construction Equipment, Billings & Bozeman ........................................................B11 Ag Trucks & Equipment, Great Falls ..A33, A34, A35 Ag West Distributing Co., Great Falls .................A20 Ag Wise, Kremlin ................................................C36 Alternative Energy Service, Great Falls ..............A66 American Manufacturing, Hogeland ...................A13 American Pipe, Cut Bank ...................................A18 Automotive Machine Inc., Great Falls .................C29 Bell Motor Co., Cut Bank ....................................B40 Ben Taylor, Valier & Shelby .................................A53 Big Equipment Co., Havre ..................................B35 Big Iron, Stock Auction Company .......................C29 Big Sky Equipment, Conrad ................... C5, C6, C7 Big Sky Hydraulics, Great Falls ............................A2 Big Sky Sawmill & Wood Products, Vaughn........C44 Big Sky Wholesale Seeds, Shelby .....A56, C56, C59 Bill’s Service & Repair, Conrad ...........................A54 Border Plains Equipment, Glasgow ....................C55 Bouma Post Yards, Choteau ...............................C47 Brandt Agricultural Products LTD........................A46 BTI Feeds, Cut Bank ..........................................A53 Buckley Auction ..................................................B12 Burks Tractor, Twin Falls, Caldwell ID..................C48 C&B Operations, LLC, John Deere ........... A26, A27 Cascade Machine & Supply, Great Falls .....C2, C42 Charles Moore, Inc. Miles City ............................B39 Chic Harbine Sales, Missoula.............................B23 Circle G Salvage, Walhalla, ND ..........................C44 Circle S Seeds, of Montana, Three Forks ...........C66 Clearview Seed, Denton .....................................A63 Clearwater Montana Properties, Jim Bouma, Choteau..........................................................A32 Clearwater Montana Properties, Trampus Corder Fort Benton ............................................................A18 Courtesy Ford, Conrad .......................................B27 Cox Ranch Equipment, Winston .........................B20 Crazy Mountain Fabrication, Travis Klein, Big Timber ............................................................A62 Cross Country Fencing, Gerald Weaver, Fairfield..C48 Cut Bank Tire, Cut Bank .....................................A11 Dave’s Repair LLC, Charlo .................................A38 Denny’s Service & Repair, Black Eagle ..............C51 DeVoe’s, Valier ....................................................A68 Dick Irvin Trucking, Shelby ..................................C16 Diesel Power Parts & Machine, Missoula .. A62, C61 Dietz Auto & Truck Salvage, Billings .....................B1 Dirkes’, Fairfield & Choteau ................................B12 Doane Western of Montana, Bozeman...............C28 Dry Fork Ag, Ledger ...........................................C51

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Durnell Fencing, Valier ........................................C54 Eagle Equipment, Belgrade ................................B38 East Slope Kennel & Game Bird Farm, Conrad..C31 Enduraplas, Neche ND .......................................C32 Equipment Connection, Columbia Falls.....C67, C68 Exchange Services, Inc, Whitefish .....................C44 Express Auto & Trailers, Polson ..........................A68 Farm Equipment Sales, Glasgow, Plentywood, Culbertson, Circle ........ A57, A58, A59, A60, A61 Farm Tech, (Doug Weist) Choteau ......................C21 First Security Bank, Bozeman ............................C44 First State Bank, Shelby .....................................B27 Fisher Metal Products, Fort Benton ........... A14, C16 Flaman Rentals ..................................................C15 Flaman Sales & Rental, Power ..................C40, C45 Fosse Insurance Agency, Great Falls .................C36 Fraser’s Oil Inc., Inverness .................................C46 Frieling’s Agricultural Equipment, Great Falls ........... ......................A9, A12, A48, C25, C34, C41, C57 Frontline Ag Dillon (formerly Dillon Imp), Dillon ....C1 Frontline Ag, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Dillon ..... .................................................C8, C9, C10, C11 Fuson Excavation & Trucking, Conrad ................A54 Gerber’s, Great Falls.................................. A32, C50 Get ‘Er Done, Brady ................................... B16, C66 GL Appraisal & Brokerage, Glenn Larson, Opheim .. .......................................................................C24 Golden Harvest Seeds, Big Sandy .....................C17 Grandberg Autobody Repair, Havre ...................A16 Greyn Fertilizer, Choteau, Dutton, Valier ............A29 Grossenburg Equipment, Winner, Pierre, Philip SD, Wayne, Bloomfield, Harrington, Laurel NE .....C33 H & H Spreading, Conrad ...................................B11 Heartland Seed Company, Moccasin .................C32 Hedman, Inc, Brett Hedman, Grass Range ........C20 Helfert’s Helena Farm Supply, East Helena ........B25 Henke Enterprises, Chester ..............................C19 Henry Building Systems Dealers ...............C16, C61 Highline Communications, Cut Bank ..................C56 Hi-Hog Equipment ................................................B6 Hoven Equipment Co., Great Falls ....B13, B14, B15 Huggy Bear’s Consignment, Cut Bank .................B5 I-State Truck Center, Missoula ............................A49 ITB (Intercontinental Truck Body), Conrad ..........C59 J & M Trailer Sales, Laurel ..................................C49 J.A.R.R., Choteau ...............................................C64 Jamieson Motors, Inc., Chinook ................ B34, B36 Jim Nielsen Trucks & Parts, Butte .......................B37 K.R. Rauch Company, Billings ............................A47 Krogmann Mfg. .....................................................C4 Kuhn North America ...........................................C24

Lee’s Stacking Service, Choteau ..........................C4 Lewis Cattle Oiler Co, Russ Baker......................C60 Lewistown Honda, Lewistown........... C14, C22, C54 LM Machinery, Missoula .....................................B10 Lost Valley Fence, Fairfield .................................C20 M & R Seed Cleaning, Watford City, ND .............A20 M & W Machine, Three Forks .............................C54 MDS Construction Supply, Great Falls .................B4 Mesoo Remarketing, Moore ...............................A15 MH Equipment & Truck Repair, Billings ..............C30 Midland Implement , Billings ...............................C62 Milk River Co-op, Big Sandy, Chinook, Havre, Malta, Rudyard, Turner ..............................................C38 MKIndustries ......................................................A28 Montana Metal Fabrications, Inc, Great Falls .......C4 Montana Post Driver, Gold Creek .......................A21 Montana Post Frame, Townsend .........................A36 Montana Shed Center, Great Falls .....................B24 Moodie Implement, Havre, Lewistown, Great Falls, Livingston, Belgrade..............A42, A43, A44, A45 Motor Power, Great Falls ....................................A36 Mountain Equipment, Belgrade ..........................B21 MT Tractors, Matt Pendergast, Stevensville ........B26 Musselshell Valley Equipment, Roundup ...C26, C27 Nardinger Irrigation, Great Falls ...........................B4 New Holland of Belgrade, Belgrade ....................C36 New Homes of the Future, Billings .....................C28 Northern Chrysler, Cut Bank ..............................C31 Northern Ford, Cut Bank ....................................A55 Northern Hydraulics, Great Falls ..........................A3 Northern Prairie Auto Sales, Wolf Point ................C2 Northwest Plastics, Libby ...................................A22 Pacific Recycling, Great Falls .............................C19 Patty Seaman Homes, Kalispell ...........................B2 Performance Ag Services, Conrad .....................A41 Pioneer West, Inc................................................C47 Powerhouse Equipment, Floweree .....................C49 Power Motors Implement, Fort Benton ...............B24 Price Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula ..........A30 Pure Bliss Cycle Sales, Conrad .................C38, C54 R & L Seed & Machine LLC, Geyser ..................B20 Rainbow Irrigation & Equipment, Chinook ..........C35 RDO Equipment, Billings ....................................A30 Reddig Equipment & Repair, Kalispell ................B30 Rock Bottom Fencing, Chinook ..........................C51 Rockwell Scales, Simms.....................................C50 Rocky’s Welding, Conrad ....................................B26 Roger Rader, Inc, Sun River ...............................A36 Rydelle Enterprises, Marion Jones, Drummond .A40 Scenic City Trailer Sales, Belgrade .....................B19 SeedMaster ........................................................C58

Seubert Insurance, Chester, Shelby ...................A25 Shobe Auction & United Country Realty, Lewistown .........................................................................B8 Shop Specialties, Ronan ....................................C42 Shortline Ag, Inc, Scobey ............................ A37, B9 Snowy Mountain Ag Service, Lewistown ...........A64 Sod Buster Sales, Polson ............................ A8, B22 Specialty Tool & Attachment, Cody WY ..............C67 Steel Etc, Great Falls .........................................C13 Steinhatchee, Lance Nelson, Stevensville..........B32 Stock Drive Trailer Sales, Dillon ..........................B37 Sullivan Brothers Construction, Conrad ...............B6 Sunrise Equipment, Sidney ................................C65 Swains Spring Service, Great Falls ........... A32, C40 T & T Farm Supply, LLC, Chester .......................C64 Taylor Farm Store, Shelby ..................................A53 The Gear House, Helena....................................A21 The Repair Shop, Choteau ...................................A6 The Truck Shop of Billings ..................................B18 Tiber Tractor Co., Chester ...................................C45 Tilleman Motor Company, Havre ..........................B3 Tom’s Shop, Grassrange.....................................C28 Tomsheck Ag LLC, Oilmont ................................C17 Torgerson’s, Ethridge, Great Falls, Lewistown, Havre, Denton, Billings .............................A65, A66, A67 Transport Equipment, Missoula ..........................C52 Treasure State Seed, Fairfield ............................A49 Trendline Vermeer Sales, Baker..........................B20 Triangle Ag Service, Fort Benton ............... A22, C60 Tri-County Implement, Sidney...............................B7 Triple T Sales, Chinook ..............................C52, C53 Triple W Equipment, Kalispell, Missoula, Ronan ...... ..............................................................C22, C23 TT&E Inc, Victor....................................................B3 Vaughn Truck, Havre .................................... B20, B3 Vermeer ................................................................C4 VW Mfg, Loren Hawks, Chester ...........................C3 Wally’s Over Door Co., Great Falls .......................A5 Warne Chemical & Equipment Co, Rapid City SDC6 Weedbusters Biocontrol, Missoula .....................C14 Wesco Trailer Sales, Conrad.................................B2 West Plains Implement, Beach, Dickinson, Bowman, Hettinger................................................ A10, C43 Western Montana New Holland, Missoula ..........A25 Western Trailer Sales, Havre ..............................C30 Wichman Ag Supply LLC, Hilger ........................B20 Wild Horse Seed, Havre .....................................C12 Wilray Manufacturing, Fort Benton .....................C63 World Equipment, Idaho Falls, ID .......................C39 Yellowstone Tractor Co., Belgrade, Ronan ..........B31 Zerbe Bros., Glasgow ................................ B28, B29 Zomer Truck, Conrad...A50, C12, C38, C61, INSERTS

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

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

4 Cat 4 Cummins 4 Detroit 4 Isuzu 4 Volvo

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

We carry a LARGE SELECTION of rearend and axles!

Rockwell • Eaton • Corporation Sterling • American

Motorhomes for salvage.

2000 New Holland BR7090 and 2002 Case International RBX561

2010 Carrier X2100A reefer unit with 2924 hours.

Large selection of

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

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

Set of 8 Bridgestone 295/75R 22.5 caps, 80% on aluminum hub pilot wheels

Authorized Dealer for 2009 John Deere 568 baler for parts

WANTED

Lely Roterra 1000 12-ft.

Camoplast track systems

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The deadline for advertising in the July issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be July 3. Phone (406) 279-3291.

TRUCK FOR SALE 1984 Ford F700 van truck, 429 gas engine, 24-ft. dry box. 5 speed trans., 154,000 miles.

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Recipe Patch by Geri

Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie Recipe

1/2 cup plain yogurt 1 medium ripe banana 2 Tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder 1 Tablespoon honey 1 Tablespoon creamy peanut butter 2 ice cubes In a blender, combine all ingredients; cover and process for 30-40 seconds or until smooth. Stir if necessary. Pour into a chilled glass; serve immediately.

Cherry Barbecue Sauce

1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons butter 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups fresh or frozen dark sweet cherries, pitted and coarsely chopped 1 cup ketchup 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons ground mustard 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional In a large saucepan, sauté onion in butter until tender.

Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 20 minutes or until cherries are tender and sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally. Yield: about 3-1/2 cups.

Spicy Grilled Eggplant

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USED TRAILERS

2013 Jayco 30-ft. bunk house 5th wheel with 2 slides 2012 Travel Lite 8-ft. pickup camper.

2007 Work ‘N Play 24-ft. bumper pull.

1989 Cascade SSC 8 1/2-ft. pickup camper

USED MISCELLANEOUS

Used car dolly..................................................... $1200

WE NOW HAVE

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TOPPERS

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Generators Good selection of good used fiberglass toppers.

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2 small eggplants, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning Brush eggplant slices with oil on both sides. Drizzle with lime juice; sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Let stand for 5 minutes. Grill eggplant, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until tender.

Yield: 10 servings.

Jalapeno Ribs

4 teaspoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 3-1/2 to 4 pounds pork spareribs JALAPENO BARBECUE SAUCE: 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; rub onto both sides of ribs. Place ribs, meat side up, on a rack in a foil-lined roasting pan. Bake at 325° for 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until tender. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine sauce ingredients; simmer, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes or until thickened. Grill ribs, uncovered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until browned, basting with sauce and turning several times. Reheat remaining sauce and serve with ribs. Yield: 4 servings.

Banana Boats

4 medium unpeeled ripe bananas 4 teaspoons miniature chocolate chips 4 tablespoons miniature marshmallows Cut banana peel lengthwise about 1/2 in. deep, leaving 1/2 in. at both ends. Open peel wider to form a pocket. Fill each with 1 teaspoon chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon marshmallows. Crimp and shape four pieces of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square) around bananas, forming boats. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until marshmallows melt and are golden brown. Yield: 4 servings.

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Vermeer 605 Super M Round Baler

Skidsteer & Telehandlers Tremendous Buys now under the “Rental Rampage”

IN STOCK

Produce round bales in less time with less hassle when you use the 605 Super M baler. Built for high-volume hay production, it offers the best in modern technology, including the exclusive Vermeer direct crop feed design, optional powered windguard, electronic bale monitoring, optional powered bale ramp and much more.

• Get faster starts because the dual-stage bale chamber reduces the chamber by 50%.

• Produce consistent bales because the optional monitoring system displays the weight and estimated moisture of each bale and a third (middle) belt sensor projects bale shape for more even results.

• Work confidently with the rugged pickup, which withstands tough crops and terrain with heavy-gauge pickup teeth built onto split tine bars with center support and heavy semi-pneumatic gauge wheels that help protect the pickup from damage.

• Stay efficient with DCF Direct Crop Feed pickup design, which takes crop directly from the pickup to the bale chamber without a secondary rotor or stuffer.

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Bales like bricks - HDP (High Density Press) is the all-new, innovative solution from KRONE for high-density bales. The Krone BiG Pack 1290 HDP with the chamber dimensions of 120 x 90 cm (3’11” x 2’11”) and an extended bale chamber opens up new bale packaging possibilites with its baling density. In comparison to conventional large square balers, the large bales of the HDP achieve an increased bale weight up to 25%.

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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 APX700 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

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2012 Kioti DK50 SE-H 50 hp., hydrostatic transmission, cab with heat & air, loader and bucket..............................................................CALL

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2013 Vermeer 605 Super M with net wrap..................................... JUST IN 2012 Vermeer 605 Super M with net wrap..................................... JUST IN 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

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(1) Parker 839 bushel grain cart. Like new............................... $28,000 (1) Brent 839 bushel grain cart. Like new................................. $28,000

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 love, such as intuitive controls, easier maintenance and the exclusive Dual Direction® technology that permits faster travel to and from the field at road speeds uo to 23 MPH (37 km/h).

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INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE

2006 Hesston 5556A baler. Stock #025290.............. $25,000 2002 Hesston 856A baler. Stock #L25368................... $2500 1996 John Deere 535 baler. Stock #16324A................ $2500 New Holland 664 baler. Stock #77747A.................... $10,000 New Holland BR780 baler. Stock #42033.................... $9999 2005 New Holland BR780 baler. Stock #053054...... $12,000 2004 New Holland BR780 baler. Stock #52925........... $7500 Vermeer 605SM baler. Stock #Z04233...................... $25,000 John Deere 10-ft. angle blade...................................... $2000 1982 John Deere 8820 combine. Stock #514631......... $6000 1982 John Deere 8820 combine. Stock #515407...... $12,000 1993 New Holland TR86 combine. Stock #533082...... $9800 2008 John Deere 1895 drill. Stock #725242............ $110,000

TILLEMAN Motor Company

Hesston swather head. Stock #508162........................ $1000 1982 John Deere 230 header. Stock #539886............. $2500 1982 John Deere 230 header. Stock #539889............. $2500 2009 John Deere 25-ft. header. Stock #221289........... $2500 2004 MacDon 7000 swather with 14-ft. header. Stock #072495................................................................... $21,000 1982 John Deere 2280 swather. Stock #34234E.......... $5000 1993 MacDon 9300 swather. Stock #83563............... $39,000 2000 MacDon 9350 swather. Stock #132521............. $49,000 2000 MacDon 9350 swather. Stock #136123............. $49,000 1978 Ford 9700 tractor with loader and grapple. Stock 581242..................................................................... $11,000

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NEW & USED MACDON COMBINE HEADERS 25-FT. TO 45-FT. NEW VERMEER 2300 RAKES USED AIR DRILLS UNDER $30,000 NEW MORRIS C2 61-FT. DRILL WITH MORRIS 650 BUSHEL CART.

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Dealer

4 Highly trained Service Technicians 4 Excellent selection of parts on hand

New Versatile 550 Wheel Tractor IN STOCK New Versatile four-wheel drive designed to enhance the profitability of large scale farming operations and compete with the best in the world, while upholding the Versatile cornerstones of reliability, durability and ease of service and maintenance.

New Versatile 550 Delta Track IN STOCK When conception of a track unit began there was no doubt that a four-track system was the best solution for Versatile and for the dealers and customers. In partnership with industry-leading suppliers, Versatile has developed a new class leader in the agricultural market.

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BeefTalk: Grass turnout date is more than a desire

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service principles will not change.

Evidence of the calving season in the Granted, alternative uses can be created, northern Great Plains is clear. All one needs but the original native upper Great Plains to do is drive down any road and look at the prairies were and still are a cattle producer’s pastures. You will see lots of calves bouncdream. Not utilizing this resource in a susing around on warm days. taining way will cost the current and future The cows seem content, and one may producer. The bottom line is that effective even notice a producer or two out and grazing strategies utilize cattle because about checking the cows. Generally, there cattle do a good job of keeping grasslands are strips of hay spread across the pasture healthy. or side of the hill to make sure the cows If there is a golden rule among a prohave adequate feed during this critical part ducer’s grazing plans, it is simply to have of their life. a plan. The plan should reflect known To the astute manager, spring and summer biological principles that enhance perennial grass management should be the question grass production and be manageable by the of the day because there is this strong tenproducer. dency to start opening For example, at the gates and letting the Dickinson Research cows graze beyond Extension Center the calving pasture.

(DREC), the grazSimply put, that is ing season starts in a mistake. Grazing May. The cows and cattle before the grass calves will be turned is ready actually imout on crested wheat pedes good grass depasture in early May velopment. The proand remain there until ducer will pay for that the end of May. Like some producers, the early grazing mistake later in the season, DREC may turn out the cattle the last week especially if the grazing season is short on of April because the general rule of thumb moisture. for cool-season grasses is to turn out the The cow business is a grass business. Decattle at the third-leaf stage. The center sets spite the wide range in annual weather and dates within its plan but adjusts for yearly associated environments, grass plants seem seasonal changes. to adjust quite well. However, in the proThe four weeks of grazing cool-season duction world, producing beef from grass grass provides a good start for the summer depends on the development of grazing grazing season. As the summer grazing plans that allow plants to fully utilize their season is planned, effective rotation sysgenetics that have evolved for centuries. tems will help harvest very heavy calves In fact, the basis of a good grazing system and keep the grasslands in peak condition is understanding grass plants so that grass for centuries to come. Dates are key, as are management is compatible with the evolved proper stocking rates that fit the location. plants. It is well known that cool- and warmAs in past years (decades?), the center season grasses are distinctly different, but will start cow-calf pair grazing on native both are required to have an effective grazrange at the start of June. The pairs will be ing program. sent to their second rotational pasture by The same would be true as a producer mid-June and to their third pasture at the end travels north and south. Northern grazof June. Three pastures with a quick rotation ing systems are going to be different than will be completed by mid-July. This allows southern grazing systems. In fact, travel for the stimulation of the grass plants, which just a few hundred miles in any direction increases pasture productivity. and you will find producers with different Following the first round of short rograss programs. However, the fundamental tations through the three pastures, the pastures will be grazed again for approximately 30 days each to complete the grazing season in mid-October. The principle is to stimulate the grass plant and then follow that with more utilization later in the grazing season.

There are other plans, but the important point from the producer’s perspective is to consult with a local range scientist to develop a good, solid plan. The NDSU Extension Service or Natural Resources Conservation Service, located in almost every county in the country, can help a producer get started.

For now, enjoy those coolseason grasses, but the end of May will be here quickly.

Long-term grazing systems work, and all grass should be part of a planned system.

May you find all your ear tags.

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

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

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LAST MONTH’S NEW ITEMS

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 Headcatch. Tag #MikeL0314..........................................................................$450 24-ft. pipe panels. Tag #Joe0314.............................................................$350 ea.

New Holland 276 square baler with Wisconsin engine. Tag #Hug0514......$3500 Ferguson side delivery rake. Tag #Hug0514.................................................$950 Wix bale loader. Tag #AlexM0514...............................................................$1500 Cat D7 crawler. Tag #Pack0514 Cat D8 crawler. Tag #Pack0514 Clarke 500 hp 4WD tractor. Tag #RWinko0514........................................$45,000 Caldwell 1 hp fan. Tag #Hug0514.................................................................$200 New Pasture harrow for sale. Tag #Hug0514............................ $179 per section New Farm King rototillers available. Tag #Hug0514 Big A 2500 sprayer, almost new tires. Good engine. Tag #JR0514..........$22,000 1985 GMC 2 ton truck, 350 engine, only 26,000 miles. Real clean truck with custom built 2 compartment tender box. Tag #GaryY0514.............................$12,000 Engine end 3-pt. hitch and PTO for 9030 bidirectional. Tag #RogW0514....$3800 White and silver single wheel Dodge box. Tag #JP0514 White Dodge dually pickup box. Tag #JP0514.............................................$1800 1957 International truck, 14-ft. heavy duty box, high sides. Tag #PaulT0514 1952 Chevrolet 2 ton truck, 14-ft. grain box. Tag #PaulT0514 Yearling bulls for sale. Tag #PaulT0514 Versatile 400 swather, 20-ft. header. Tag #TomP0514 Versatile 2400 24-ft. draper header to fit bidirectional tractor. Tag #0514.....$500 Westfield tailgate auger with hydraulic hose. Tag #KerryC0514...................$350 GT tailgate auger with hydraulic valve. Tag #KerryC0514..............................$400 Ferguson 8-ft. 3-pt. toolbar. Tag #CraigL0514...............................................$600 8-ft. box blade. Tag #CraigL0514....................................................................$550 Ford 515 3-pt. sickle mower. Tag #CraigL0514............................................$1200 8-ft. bucket for JCB loader. Excellent shape. Tag #CraigL0514....................$1500 1977 Yamaha 80 with new engine and transmission. Tag #CraigL0514......$1800 Homemade 24-ft. triple axle trailer, beavertail. Tag #CraigL0514................$3500 Ford Ferguson 2 bottom moldboard plow. Tag #CraigL0514.......................$900 Brillion 6-ft. coulter packer. Tag #CraigL0514...............................................$900 (2) Brillion 4-ft. coulter packer. Tag #CraigL0514.................................$600 each John Deere 2 drill hitch. Tag #CraigL0514....................................................$300 Ford 8-ft. 3-pt. tandem disc. Tag #CraigL0514.............................................$1500 Heavy duty 3-pt. 2 disc disc. Tag #CraigL0514..............................................$500 6-ft. nearly new skidsteer loader bucket. Tag CraigL0514............................$1200 4-ft. skidsteer loader bucket. Tag #CraigL0514..............................................$600 Land Pride RB3596 9-ft. manual angle and tilt, 3-pt. Tag #CraigL0514......$2500 1968 Ford 550 backhoe, 3 cyl diesel, 5200 hours. Tag #CraigL0514.......$17,000 Homemade 6-ft.x8-ft. enclosed ATV trailer. Tag #CraigL0514......................$2800 New H&S 16 wheel rake. Tag #0514 3-pt. Fargo spreader. Tag #RogF0514 New Danuser G20/40 post hole digger, 9” & 12” auger. Tag #Hug0514.....$1950 2011 Ezee-On 1400 skidsteer mounted post pounder. Tag #Hug0514 New Danuser SM 40 hammer for skidsteer. Tag #Hug0514.......................$8500 New Danuser 48” pallet fork for skidsteer loader. Tag #Hug0514.................$870 1973 Chevrolet C60 2 ton truck, 427 gas engine, 13 speed transmission, tandem axle, potato box. Tag #JeffH0514.......................................................$10,000 1980 Chevrolet C60 truck, custom made grain tender with 300 bushel tanks, 46,790 miles. Tag #GaryY0514..........................................................$12,000 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 MacDon 9300 swather, 14-ft. hay header, 4900 hours. Tag #Kurt0514....$28,500 Athey forced feed loader/conveyor, used in cement batch plant. Tag #Shane0514 Pallets. Tag #Shane.............................................................................$0.50 each Parkers Berg air balance pump. Tag #Shane0514 Case 580 backhoe, loader, cab, 2214 hours, 16.9x24 rear tires, 11L 16.9 front tires. Tag #DanG0514 1974 Mono 40-ft. dry van with wood working tools, saws, drill presses, band saws.

Tag #DMitch0514..................................................................................$6000 2010 Summers 45-ft. land roller, only 600 acres. Tag #MilesT0514.........$40,000 Vicon 3-pt. 30-ft. sprayer, 240 gallon. Used very little. Tag #RogF0514 Lambordine used engine off 1502 tank. Tag #BrandtH0514......................$1950 Case 1066 excavator. Tag #Packy0514 Case 1088 excavator, rebuilt swing motor, good tracks and hydrualic thumb. Tag #RobWa0514 (30 or more) rubber packers for John Deere 9450 drills. Tag #ANF0514 1991 GMC TopKick, 6 speed, flatbed, 35,441 miles. Tag #BillD0514......$12,500 1980 Case 450 dozer, ripper, 6528 hours. Tag #BillD0514.......................$15,500 Kuhn rake. Tag #DeanD0514 14-ft. cultipacker. Tag #DeanD0514 New Holland 1048 2 wide bale wagon. Tag #DeanD0514 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 1996 R-Way Quad gravel trailer, super singles, totally rebuilt, blasted, painted.

Tag #JR0514......................................................................................$28,000 Big A 2500 sprayer, 60-ft. booms, windscreens, Cat 2308. Tag #JR0514$15,000 Case 730 30-ft. pull type windrower, good shape. Tag #WHjar0514 8000 gallon diesel tank on skids. Tag #WHjar0514 Concord 48-ft. air seeder, 12” spacing, 3000 tow behind tank, new hoses and tires, rebuilt diesel engine drive. Tag #PatW0514...............................$39,000 Case IH 810 pickup header.

1974 Chevrolet C60 2 ton single axle, 17-ft. box, hoist, no tarp. Tag #BobC0514 Ford 600 truck, 18-ft. box and hoist. 9.00 tires. Tag #BobC0514 1950 Studebaker 11/2-ton truck, 12-ft. box and hoist, 8.25 tires. Tag #BobC0514 Combine trailer, hauls Case combine. Tag #Russ0514...............................$8500 Walinga grain vac. Tag #Russ0514.............................................................$3000 Sund pickup attachment. Tag #Russ0514.....................................................$500 24-ft. flatbed on wheels with headache rack. Tag #Russ0514.....................$1500 Hay Buster 40-ft. no-till drill, 12” spacing. Tag #Russ0514.......................$15,000 Hay Buster 32-ft. drills. For parts. Tag #Russ0514......................................$5000 1969 Ford F600 grain truck, 15-ft. box. Tag #Russ0514..............................$3500 1988 Caterpillar 65 track tractor, 12-ft. Degelman dozer, good undercarriage, 5404 hours. Tag #Russ0514...............................................................$35,000 Kirschmann 24-ft. drills, 12” spacing. Tag #Russ0514 Kirschmann parts. Tag #Russ0514 410 bushel grain cart. Tag #0514.................................................................$3500 Ford 224 22-ft. disc. Tag #Russ0514...........................................................$3500 Gysler 32-ft. plow. Tag #Russ0514..............................................................$2500 Gysler 40-ft. plow. Tag #Russ0514..............................................................$4500 Morris 36-ft. rod weeder. Tag #Russ0514...................................................$1500 New Holland 6070 bidirectional tractor, loaded. Tag #NHB0514...........$110,000 New Holland TV145 bidirectional tractor, 2500 hours. Tag #NHB0514....$87,000 New Holland TV145 bidirectional tractor. Tag #NHB0514........................$91,500 MacDon 5000 pull-type windrower. Tag #NHB0514 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 1982 Massey Ferguson swather, Chrysler Slant-6 gas engine, cab, air conditioning, heat, 21-ft. DSA header. Tag #HerbB0514 11 yard scraper. Tag #GlacierCol0514 New Holland 660 twine wrap baler, new belts. Tag #NorthStar0514..........$6000 16-ft. cattle guard. Tag #Walt0514 Farm Hand 8 bale clamp. Tag #TomS0514 Calf scales. Tag #TomS0514

BALE MOVERS

New Holland Super 1049 3 wide bale wagon, Ford 361 engine. Tag #KevM0414........................................................................................$20,000 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

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NEW ITEMS (2) Farm Hand 8-bale clamp. Tag #TomS0614.......................... $1500 & $1600

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 Shaver HD8 post pounder. Tag #Harry0614..............................................$500 1955 Dodge 1-ton truck with box and hoist. Tag #Harry0614...................$5300 Farmrite pickup mount sprayer, 50-ft. booms, old style nozzles and 400 gallon tank. Tag #Harry0614...........................................................................$700 1981 Freightliner semi truck. Tag #Harry0614........................................$5500 Calf table. Tag #Harry0614.........................................................................$650 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 Filson squeeze chute, excellent shape. Tag #Harry0614...........................$900 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 Jazee-Country Clipper zero turn mower, demo. Tag #Hug0614.............$3700 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

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 Hesston 1160 pull-type mower conditioner. Tag #KeithV0614.................$5500 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

SPRAYERS & SPREADERS

Computer Spray 60-ft. sprayer, double spray nozzles. In good shape and comes with extra parts. Tag #IvanD0414.........$1900 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 90-ft. booms. Tag #Kyle0414 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 15 gallon induction mixer tank, set up with 20-ft. hose. Tag #DaveS0414.....$500 Batch Boy chemical mixer. Tag #BK0114...................................................$4500 BBI MagnaSpread 12 ton spreader, 73-ft. spread, Raven monitor. Tag #KB0214............................................................................................$45,000 FlexiCoil System 65 80-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, windscreens, foam marker.

Tag #GaryH0314 Vicon LS870M 3-point hitch sprayer, 870 gallon. Tag #R00113.

Flexi-Coil S67XL field sprayer, double nozzles, 1500 gallon tank, mix tank, auxiliary tank, 18.4x26 singles. Tag #BCreek1113.

(3) CompuSpray sprayers. 1 is good and 2 for parts. Tag #BMun0812.

2WD & 4WD TRACTORS

Case 1030 tractor, no cab, 540 PTO. Tag #Packy0314................................$3500 Cat Challenger MT525B MFD tractor, 100 hp, 3-pt., PTO, left hand reverser, only 1700 hours. Tag #ReidH0214.....................................................$50,000 John Deere 4620 2WD, loader, 1000 PTO, 3-pt. Tag #LeonOl0114........$15,500 John Deere 4020 tractor. Tag #ANF1213....................................................$6000 John Deere 4020 tractor with DuAl loader, dual PTO, no 3-pt., 2 sets remotes, 23.1x31 rear tires. Tag #GorgSt1213.................................................$10,500 John Deere 3010 gas tractor with PTO, aftermarket 3-pt. Tag #ANF1113..$5500 John Deere 5020 tractor with 1000 PTO. Tag #AnF0913.

1992 New Holland 9030 bidirectional, dual PTO cab end, 3-pt. (no arms), loader, grapple, 6000 hours, NH 1116H 16-ft. auger header. Tag #Tanner0314.$46,000 John Deere 4010 2WD tractor, diesel, 3-pt., dual PTO, John Deere 48 loader, new clutch, new alternator. Good looking tractor. Tag #DarylW0214....$8900 Case 1030 tractor, cab, 540 PTO. Tag #ArtH0214.......................................$3800 2005 Case IH MX135 tractor with Case loader and grapple, 18.4x42 tires (1 new, 1 wore), 16.9x28 good front tires, 4922 hours. Tractor has been completely gone through. Tag #JR1113...............................................................$59,000 1979 Versatile 875 4WD tractor, 24.5x32 duals, 4 remotes, 1832 tach hours. Tag #JR1113.............................................................................................$21,000 International 4166 tractor with 12-ft. Degelman dozer, new engine overhaul, 28L26 single tires. Great tire for winter snow removal. Tag #JR1113....$8500 1998 John Deere 8770 4WD tractor, 20.8x38 tires, PTO, 7200 hours. Tag #JR1113.............................................................................................$53,000 2002 New Holland TV145 bi-directional tractor with dual PTO on both ends, loader, grapple, 16-ft. hay header. Tag #JeffH1113............................$76,000 2009 Case IH 105U Farmall tractor, 105 hp, front wheel assist, 3 point, PTO, only 900 hours. Tag #Hug0412...........................................................$48,000 John Deere 7520 4WD tractor. Tag #AnF0913.

Challenger MT 525D tractor. Tag #ReidH0813.

International 806 2WD tractor, 2 remotes, 1000 PTO. Tag #Hug1013.

Case 9280 4WD tractor, set at 400 hp, has new injectors and pump, new water pump, triple 20.8x38 tires at 80%. Tag #DougR1013.........................$75,000 International Hydro 100 tractor with loader. Tag #MikeMc0813..............$13,000 Versatile 145 4WD tractor. Tag #MonteF0813............................................$4500 Case 2290 2WD tractor with loader and grapple, add-on 3-point hitch, 6832 hours. Tag #MikeL0713.

MISCELLANEOUS

24-ft. portable corral panels, 2 3/8 pipe, 5-ft. high. Tag #BirchCr0114.....$325 ea.

Shaver HD8 post pounder with 3-point mount. Tag #TonyV0813.

New Airway 30-ft. aerator. Tag #RickW1013............................................$50,000 Blower fan. Tag #Hug1112 PTO water pump. Tag #Hug0912...$500 8-ft. & 16-ft. cattle guard. Tag #JPrin1210......................................... $550 & $750 Adrian Quick-Pit 10 drive over grain pit. Excellent. Tag #BK0114..............$7500 Valmar 240 40-ft. fargo trailer, Wisconsin Robin gas. Tag # BK0114...........$4900 2000 Finn T92 hydro-seeder, 900 gallon tank. Tag #WilloC1013..............$21,000 (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.

New 3-point hitch attachments including mowers, backhoes, blades, roto-tillers, etc.

2002 Brandt 90-ft. extended boom sprayer, Micro-Trak monitor, foam marker. Tag #PatF0114.........................................................................................$19,000 Flexi-Coil 67XL 120-ft. sprayer, double nozzles, windscreens. Tag #BC0114...... . ............................................................................................................$7500 Flexi-Coil System 65 sprayer, 90-ft. booms, 1000 gallon tank, wash tank, mix tank, rinse tank, double nozzles, wind screens, 18.4x26 single tires. Tag #LGre1113............................................................................................$5900 Flexi-Coil System 65 sprayer, 100-ft. booms, 1000 gallon tank, hydraulic fold on booms, double nozzles, wind screens, 18.4x26 tires. Tag #LGre1113..$6900 1990 Flexi-Coil System 65 sprayer, single 16.5x16.1 tires, wind screens, mixer tank. Tag #PhilA0913.............................................................................$4500 Spray lift jacks for high clearance self-propelled sprayers. Tag #Hug1212............ . ......................................................................................................$2500 ea.

1996 Computer Spray sprayer with updates, sprays on 12” centers, 60-ft. booms. Tag #KDanger0413...................................................................$4500

SWATHERS & MOWER CONDITIONERS

Hesston 1275 16-ft. pull type haybine. Tag #Jerry0913...........................$19,000 Massey-Ferguson 36 swather, set up for CRP. Tag #Bertha1013.

New Holland 1100, gas, gear drive, 12-ft. header. Tag #Scott0414............$6500 Westward 3000 30-ft. pull-type swather. Tag #PhilA0414...........................$4500 Massey Ferguson 210 30-ft. triple delivery pull-type. Tag #Kyle0414.........$4500 Massey Ferguson 35 25-ft. pull-type windrower. Tag #Hug0414................$2500 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 MacDon M200 windrower, 3000 hours, 16-ft. rotary. Tag #ReidH1013.....$49,000 MacDon M200 windrower, 356 hours, 16-ft. rotary. Tag #ReidH1013.......$80,000 1992 Hesston 8100 swather, 30-ft. DSA header with pickup header. Tag #HerbK1013.......................................................................................$31,000 MacDon 9300 swather, 14-ft. hay head, 4900 hours. Tag #Kurt0513.......$28,500 John Deere 2320 gas swather with 14-ft. auger header. Tag #AnF0913.....$6500 Case IH 8820 swather with 16-ft. auger header and 21-ft. triple deliver header, 2880 hours. Tag #CBum0813.............................................................$22,000 2001 John Deere 1600A 14-ft. swing tongue haybine, 540 PTO. Tag #AceD0813 John Deere 240 14-ft. moco. Tag #RWard1112.

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 New Holland 1116H hay header, Versatile 276 tractor adaptor. Tag #Russ0813.

New Holland 16-ft. hay head with 9030 bidirectional adaptor. Tag #EarlC0813.

John Deere 240 14-ft. mower conditioner. Tag#RWard1113

ROUND & SQUARE BALERS

Hesston 5585 round baler, twine. Tag #PaulB0314....................................$3500 Hesston 4700 big square baler, 3-ft.x321/2” bales. Tag #Hoss0214.........$10,000 Massey Ferguson baler. Tag #JPrin1213.....................................................$600 Hesston 5585 round baler. Tag #Paul1113 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 New Holland 425 PTO baler. Tag #BobR0813 New Holland 660 round baler, twine tie, Bale Command. Tag #JessK0813 New Holland 664 round baler, Bale Command, twine tie. Tag #JessK0813 New Holland SP-166 self propelled baler, 2 Wisconsin engine, reconditioned and should run fine. Tag #ANF1212......................................................$8500 Massey baler. Tag #JPrin1212......................................................................$600

MISC. HAY TOOLS

Mohawk 7-ft. 3-pt. rotary mower. Tag #ANF1113 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

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Implanting nursing calves

By Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Extension Many new technologies have been made available to the beef industry over the last 75 years. Few have the potential return on investment as do growth promoting implants for nursing calves. The term implant is used to refer to a group of products used in the cattle industry that increase rate of growth. Each type or brand of implant has its own specific applicator, which is used to properly administer the implant.

Implants contain natural or synthetic anabolic compounds that produce physiological responses similar to hormones that are already produced in varying quantities in the body.

Calves intended for “natural” or “organic” markets can not be implanted.

Implants cleared for use in nursing calves contain a lower dose of the active ingredient compared to products cleared for use with older cattle. These “calf” implants are typically administered when calves are between 2 and 4 months of age.

Research summaries have shown than implants given during the suckling phase will increase average daily gain of steer calves by 0.1 pound per day. The response in heifer calves is slightly higher at 0.12 to 0.14 pound per day. Over 150 days of the remaining nursing period, this additional gain can amount to 15 pounds in improved weaning weights in steers and 18 to 21 pounds in weaned heifer calves.

The value of this additional weight gain is difficult to accurately predict. Heavier calves often are priced slightly less per pound than lighter calves. In today’s 2014 market, an estimate of $1.30 per pound of added gain should be appropriate to evaluate the efficacy of implanting. Assuming a cost of $1.00 to $1.50 per implant, a $13 to $27 return on each implant dollar invested can be expected.

Producers often raise the question, “Is it safe to implant replacement heifers?” Research has shown that heifer calves implanted one time at about 2 months of age had very little, if any impact on subsequent conception rates. However, heifers that were implanted at birth, after weaning, or multiple times had lower reproductive rates than non-implanted heifers. Heifers that are known at birth, or at calf-working time, to be replacement females should not be implanted.

There is nothing to gain. Bull calves that may remain as bulls to become herd sires should not be implanted. Once again, the key is to follow label directions precisely.

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NEW Case IH LB434 3x4 square baler

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NEW! CASE IH WD 1203 WINDROWER

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Available with 16-ft. or 18-ft. auger header

USED SEEDING & TILLAGE

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

USED BALERS

2008 Case IH RB564 mesh, wide pickup, endless belts, hydraulic pickup, central lube, 8700 bales..................................$29,900 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 TRACTORS & LOADERS

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

Thunder Creek Fuel Trailers 750 and 990 gallons IN STOCK

NEW Case SV250 & Case SV300 skidsteers

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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

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2005 Case IH 2388 1267 rotor hours/1506 engine hours, chopper, yield/moisture monitor. Very good condition................... CALL With 2005 Case IH 2042 36-ft. draper header................... .CALL 2006 Case IH 2388 30-ft. MacDon 972 header, pickup reel, 2103 engine hours, 1656 separator hours. Consigned.......$130,000

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Case 75XT skidsteer................................................. Just traded 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

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UNITED COUNTRY –

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Milt Hartman Farm Auction • Tractors & Haying Equipment • Semi Trucks & Trailers • Livestock Equipment • Household Items • Brand New Camping & Pack Gear • Brand New Western Tack

Milton B. Ocumpaugh Estate & Deanna Ocumpaugh Auction • 200 +/- Antique Firearms • Silver Coin Collection • Antiques & Collectibles • Western Gear • WW II Memorabilia

TUESDAY, JUNE 24TH 6:00 p.m. - On Site - Lewistown

Sleepy Hollow Real Estate Auction

Near corner of Ash Street & Castle Butte Rd.

Selling 6 lots, 0.38 acres – 1.51 acres residential building lots. In City limits.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25TH 5:00 p.m. - Moore, MT

Amish Beacon Star Auction

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Large Antique Auction Large selection of great antiques & collectibles!

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• Hand-made Amish furniture • Amish made quilts & baked goods WEDNESDAY, JULY 16TH 10:00 a.m. - Moore, MT

Guy & Joni Willson Farm Auction • Tractors & Tillage Equipment • Trucks & Sprayers Office 406-538-5125 • Shop Equipment Jayson 406-366-5125 • Kyle 406-366-0472

Proper nutrition, water, sanitation key to children’s health

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR stunting and compromised brain developThe Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is leading a “Reinvent the Toilet” initiative ment. As many as 250 million children are not developing to their full potential because and although the organization’s Chris Elias of poverty, poor nutrition and environmental did his nervously laughing crowd a favor by risk factors. not going into too much detail, it is such efFood security, safe and plentiful water forts that are key to ensuring children from and sanitation are all factors in prevention. the developing world thrive amid a growing While the number of children dying beglobal population. fore turning 5 has dropped steadily in the Elias, who directs the foundation’s Globlast 50 years from 20 million to 6.6 million, al Development Program, was one of three too many are stunted during those early panelists who addressed the topic “The Role years and never develop to the potential of Water and Food Security in Early Childthey should, Elias said. hood Survival and Development: A Global “We’re making some progress but not Perspective” at the final Heuermann Lecture nearly as much as we need to,” Elias said. of 2013-14 Tuesday (April 22).

Achievement gaps for children who Other panelists for the University of Neare stunted begin to show up as early as 9 braska’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural months old, Lombardi said. Children who Resources-sponsored lecture were Joan grow up poor are more likely to have poor Lombardi, former deputy assistant secretary brain development and gaps in their vocabuand inter-departmental liaison, early childlary. They are less likely to have access to hood education, in the U.S. Department of early education and they’re even at more Health and Human Services, and Nurper risk later in life of cardiovascular disease.

Ulkuer, former head of the Early Childhood Children from birth to age 3 are best Development Unit and senior adviser for helped by parenting programs for their early childhood development at UNICEF. mothers and fathers, Ulkuer said, while Children who experience chronic malnutrition during the first 1,000 days of life face continued on page b12

Forage availability and its costs

ITEMS FOR SALE John Deere 410 backhoe, diesel engine, good tires, excellent condition........................$14,500

New Holland 331 manure spreader......................................$1200 New Holland 315 square baler.

Very clean machine..........$3900

1984 GMC 4x4 truck, 350 engine.

Nice running and driving truck, good tires.........................$3100 Bale Master BalePro6000+ bale processor.........................$2800

John Deere stack mover with hydraulic tilt bed, excellent tires..... ...........................................$800

22-ft. beaver tail gooseneck trailer with loading ramps, 12,000# GVW.................................$5100

International 4 bottom roll over plow..................................$1200 International 14-ft. tandem disc.

Excellent condition...........$2500

Allis Chalmers wheel loader, comes with bucket and forks.

Runs and operates excellent...... .........................................$5500 Danuser 3-pt. post auger with hydraulic tilt 8”......... . ....... $850

John Deere 20-ft. tandem disc with fold up wings. Good condition..... .........................................$3300 Irrigation pump, 6”, PTO..........$775

Vermeer 605K baler. Good working machine............................$2700

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

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

FOR MORE INFO CALL (406) 793-2210

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 John Deere hay fluffer............$500 Shaver 3-pt. post pounder #8.. $800 Snow wing.............................$1000 2 wheel hay rake......................$300 Ford side delivery hay rack 3-pt., PTO....................................$800 Round bale hydraulic spear feeder.. ...........................................$600

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By Ross Pruitt, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center With spring green-up slowly occurring nationwide, hay production will be starting soon if it has not already begun.

The droughts that have affected much of the country over the past few years have strained forage production and hay stocks. National non-alfalfa hay prices have risen to record highs indicating how tight supplies have been on strong demand as producers tried to maintain herds through the drought. With drought still impacting nearly half of the US, forage production and availability will be closely watched for its impact on the direction of the US beef herd.

Regardless of what type of pasture is harvested as hay, it’s not cheap to do so. To cut, rake, and bale an acre of hay has direct cash costs of approximately $23/acre ($38.40/ acre in total costs). Application of fertilizer, herbicides, seed, and twine/net wrap are in addition to the machinery costs. While hay yields are variable, the direct machinery costs alone are less than $10/ton for a 2.5 ton/acre yield to approximately $15/ton for a 1.5 ton/acre yield.

Non-alfalfa hay yields haven’t increased much in the US since the 1980s, although there is a lot of variability in that time frame. The increase in overall non-alfalfa hay production has been more from the increased acreage even as the total cattle inventory fell by over 23.5 million head and 8 million fewer beef cows. The additional non-alfalfa hay production has led to there being 2.67 tons per US beef cow in 2013 compared to 1.37 tons per US beef cow in 1980 (1.94 tons/Louisiana beef cow compared 0.86 tons/ Louisiana beef cow in 2013 and 1980, respectively). Even when accounting for an estimated 213 pound increase in cow weights since the early 1980s and cows consuming 2 percent of body weight in forage daily, the increased hay production per cow results in a significant increase in the number of days of that beef cows could be fed hay. In 1980, non-alfalfa hay production could feed the average US beef cow 134 days compared to approximately 216 days in 2013 (84 days in Louisiana in 1980 and 156 days in 2013).

The increased hay availability per cow has roughly doubled the machinery costs per beef cow associated with hay production. Some hay wastage would be expected that would reduce hay availability per cow, but this would result in higher costs per cow associated with hay production. Reducing the storage and feeding losses would not only bring down machinery costs despite the initial investment costs but also reduce the how much forage is harvested as hay. Focusing on quality over quantity will also result in lower supplementation costs.

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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

Generation II water tanks

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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8155 Hwy. 10 West Missoula, Montana 406-544-2940 or 406-829-3540 E-mail: neilm@lm-machinery.com

Case 570 LXT landscape loader...... .......................................$18,750 2005 Cat D5N with new undercarriage. Very clean.............$67,500

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

Cat D8K crawler, 4 barrel ripper, straight dozer, nearly new undercarriage..........................$67,500

Ford 9000 4000 gallon water truck with rear spray...................$9600

Ford flatbed with National 3T-27 crane..............................$19,500

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

2003 Dynapac CA262D with 84” smooth drum..................$48,750 Fiat Allis 16B dozer cab, ripper....... .......................................$24,500

Ford self-load water truck, new pump, 42,000 miles...........$8750

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

1990 P&H 25 ton crane. Only 880 hours..............................$47,500

Trail King TK 13-2400 equipment trailer.................................$6750

1990 International 4x4 type 4 engine, good rubber, job ready........ .......................................$32,500 Trailmax 50,000 GVW tilt trailer....... .......................................$12,500

Barko 450 log loader..........$19,500

New Holland LS170 skidsteer......... .......................................$16,500

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

Cat D4E...............................$13,500

Vermeer vibrating cable plow, 2000 hours..............................$16,500 LeeBoy 8500 paver with 8- to 15-ft. screed............................$26,500

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

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1994 John Deere 670B motor grader, scarifier......................$47,500 1994 KW W900 4000 gallon water truck............................ RENTAL

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

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

1997 Komatsu PC250LC-6 hydraulic thumb........... RENTAL

1980 Cat 130G motor grader, new rubber and ripper............$52,500 1997 Ford 2000-gallon water truck with front/side/rear spray. Very nice condition............... RENTAL AVAILABLE FOR RENT! Wide variety of trencher boxes.

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

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Summer stocker cattle returns

By Matthew A. Diersen, Professor, Department of Economics, South Dakota State University A look back at past price relationships during May sheds some light on the gross margin of running stockers.

This spring the gross margin and feed costs have again changed suggesting implications for several different prices. In May a stocker can be purchased in South Dakota and turned out on grass or fed to gain 200 lbs. over a 4.5 month period. The sale value would be as a feederweight sold in September or the September feeder cattle futures price observed in May plus the basis for South Dakota. This May to September scenario is one of several followed to assess risk and rewards in the cattle complex.

The gross margin is calculated as the expected feeder price times 7.5 minus the spot stocker price times 5.5 with the basis assumed known with perfect foresight. The gross margin was only $135 per head as recently as 2009 and in 2013 was an unprecedented $292 per head. In 2014 the September feeder futures contract price averaged $183 during April while the stocker price averaged $226. Assuming basis equals the five-year average for September of $5 implies a gross margin for 2014 of $163 per head after rounding.

What explains the size of the gross margin? Historically, the gross margin and an equivalent feed cost were very closely related; feed costs explained over 90% of the variability in the margin.

A ration of 13.5 bushels of corn and a ton of hay (as-fed) would be adequate to have the stocker gain 1.5 lbs. per day for 135 days (4.5 months).

The cost of corn and hay can be found by using the NASS price during May for those commodities. From 1995 to 2012 there was a positive net margin after the implied feed cost in each year except 2003.

The average net margin was $20 per head. Until a year ago, I thought I had found a rare, stable relationship among agricultural markets.

In May of 2013 the price of corn was $6.87 per bushel and the price of hay was $241 per ton. That gave a feed cost of $334 per head, above the gross margin in 2013. In April of 2014, corn was $4.14 per bushel and hay was $127 per ton. That gave a feed cost of $183 per head, again running well above the gross margin.

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Summer stocker cattle returns

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No job too big or small!

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together, the positive net margin has not returned.

The gross margin would also be the expected revenue from running stockers on grass. However, in recent years the midpoint of the spring grazing quotes for yearlings in South Dakota has been $17-$18 per head per month (from AMS), suggesting a very low feed outlay compared to other feed and relatively high net returns. In 2014, the midpoint was $25.50 per head per month, reducing such returns to the lowest level since 2006 and coming in at less than a fourth of the net returns available a year earlier.

There seem to be several aspects at work affecting the net margin. First, South Dakota calves may have had a higher value in other places during the past two years. If other locations have cheaper feed, then the relationship is reflecting high demand for stockers. Second, the quoted price of hay may not reflect the price or cost of the hay quality needed for growing a stocker. Alternatively, the quoted price may not reflect the transactions costs of hay. Third, the pasture quotes may not be reflecting the cost to run stockers or yearlings.

The quotes may not reflect the cost of grazing provisions or transactions costs for stockers. I have heard variations of all three reasons during the past few years, and none preclude the rare, stable relationship from returning in the future.

2008 Komatsu WA250-6 loader, cab, air conditioning, ride control, JRB quick attach, 3 yard bucket, forks, radial tires, only 2900 hours. Great wheel loader, for Sale or Rent!.......... $112,000

1980 Champion 720 motor grader, cab, ripper, good tires. New Cummins engine in 2010! Work ready!.....................$39,450

2007 Rosco RB-48 broom, cab, air conditioning, broom, blade, water system, only 885 hours. Ready sweep!........$22,000

For all your manure spreading needs just give us a call.

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FORD TAURUS FOR SALE

2011 Ford Taurus SEL, keyless entry, Sirius radio, 75,000 one owner highway miles. Very clean and well taken care of.................. $13,000 $14,000 Phone (406) 450-3647

1995 Komatsu WA320-1 loader, cab, heat, 3.25 yard bucket, 9700 hours. One owner machine, Good wheel loader........... . 2009 Komatsu WA250-6 loader, cab, air conditioning, ride control, JRB quick attach, 3 yard bucket, forks, radial tires, only 1800 ...............................................................................$38,000 hours. Great wheel loader, for Sale or Rent!.......... $121,000

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

2003 Case 580SM backhoe loader, 4x4, cab with heat and air, extend-a-hoe, quick attach with 12”, 24” & 30” buckets, only 3500 hours. Excellent condition................................$47,700 1998 Case 580SL backhoe loader, 4x4, cab with heat, extend-ahoe, 4-in-1 clamshell bucket, 12”&24” buckets, good tires, 6400 hours. Good clean and tight machine!.......................$29,900

More Skidsteers and Telehandlers Coming In All The Time!

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2009 Komatsu PC228US LC-3EO excavator, cab with air conditioning, quick attach with thumb, only 2300 hours. Excellent condition!................................................................ $143,350

2006 Skytrak 6036 telehandler, 4x4, 6000 lb capacity, 36-ft. reach, good tires, only 1850 hours. Really clean and nice machine...... ..................................................................................$35,500

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Buckley AuctioNS AND APPRAISERS

We have auctions booked for spring 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.

UPCOMING AUCTION

Real estate, home, tools, saddles, horse tack and vehicle

Leroy and Myrtle Meyer

Sat. June 14, 2014 - Sunburst, MT Register for cards at 10:00 am - Sale starts at 10:30 am Featuring: Real Estate, 2 bedroom home SOLD AT 12 NOON SHARP. Items selling include: 1985 Chrysler Fifth Avenue 4-door./ 1970s Bell 14-ft. bumper bull camp trailer./ 2010 John Deere L11 riding lawn mower./ Other lawn care related items./ Shop tools and equipment./ Saddles and horse tack./ Household items./ Antiques and collectibles.

Proper nutrition, water, sanitation key to children’s health center-based educational programs are key from 3-6. Mothers in the developing world may have no choice but to work, but if they leave their young child at home alone or with an older child as caregiver, that child is likely to end up stunted.

Success begins with maternal nutrition before the child is born, Elias said. Breastfeeding and a transition to nutritious food for the child must follow. Access to contraception also is key, he added, estimating that up to one-third of the remaining child mortalities would disappear if women spaced their pregnancies at least 36 months apart.

And, about those toilets. Elias said sanitation is a critical factor, and just getting people to use toilets is only a partial solution, especially since waste from many toilets in the developing world is not disposed of safely, ending up in the environment and contributing to disease.

The Gates Foundation’s “Reinvent the Toilet” initiative starts with the understanding that western toilets that use a gallon or more of water with each flush are not viable in the developing world. So, the initiative

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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 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x4, crew cab, topper.

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2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4x4, extended cab, short box, 6.0L, automatic, cloth.

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2009 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD, cloth interior, sunroof, 86,000 miles.

2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4x4, 78,000 miles.

2013 Chevrolet Impala LTZ, heated leather, sunroof, loaded, 14,000 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

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is focusing on self-contained toilets that would allow recovery and reuse of waste for other purposes including crop fertilization, said Elias, who recently attended a “toilet fair” in India.

Panel moderators were Marjorie Kostelnik, dean, UNL College of Education and Human Sciences, and Helen Raikes, Willa Cather professor, UNL Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies.

Heuermann (pronounced Hugh-er-man) Lectures in the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at UNL are made possible through a gift from B. Keith and Norma Heuermann of Phillips.

The lectures focus on providing and sustaining enough food, natural resources and renewable energy for the world’s people, and on securing the sustainability of rural communities where the vital work of producing food and renewable energy occurs.

Lectures are archived at http://heuermannlectures.unl.edu shortly after they’re held. They’re also broadcast on NET2 World at a date following the lecture.

The Heuermann Lecture series will resume in September.

UNL vet school uses greyhounds as learning tool

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s (UNL) Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine is using greyhounds to teach students how to give dogs physical exams.

The dogs, three males and one female, are donated each year from licensed breeders in Iowa who breed greyhounds for racing.

All dogs in the program come from USDA licensed facilities and greyhound breeders and meet the requirements of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.

Other Midwest veterinary programs use animals from similar sources.

The dogs are given new homes at the end of the semester.

All of the dogs have already been adopted.

Adam Bassett is a second year veterinary student who oversees their care.

“We have the dogs for the purpose of furthering our education as future veterinarians with the ultimate goal of getting the dogs adopted out to new, loving families,” Bassett said, emphasizing that no research is done using the dogs.

The dogs arrive unaltered and the veterinary students learn about spaying and neutering by watching a professor spay or neuter the dogs while also learning about how to properly anesthetize a dog and how to intervene if anything goes wrong.

Bassett said that it is helpful for veterinary students to learn about what a healthy animal looks like.

The dogs also have been beneficial to him personally.

“Having these greyhounds here and using them as a learning tool has helped me realize the human/animal bond,” Bassett said, referring to the time spent caring for the dogs.

Bradley Jones, assistant professor of practice in the ISU/ UNL Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine, said having the greyhounds allows students to learn important basic skills.

“Our small program allows emphasis in core skills in diagnostic thought process and communication,” Jones said.

“The teaching greyhounds in addition to interactions with other species complete this process.”

He talked about finding the greyhounds new homes.

“I prefer owners that have adopted greyhounds before,” Jones said. He said this was due to their high-energy needs and temperament.

Jones said that the dogs shouldn’t be kept entirely outdoors due to their thin coats.

Students in UNL’s Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine spend two years at UNL and then continue their education at Iowa State University (ISU).

For more information, visit: http://vbms.unl.edu/

Enjoy fun in the water, but be safe

The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is sending an important message to elementary school children this month: play it safe while out enjoying fun in the water this summer.

To help reinforce this message, DPHHS recently sent educational materials to all Montana elementary schools to help children learn more about water-related illness and injuries.

DPHHS is also sponsoring a poster contest so children can creatively illustrate what they learned from the outreach materials. Numerous prizes will be awarded for the best posters, which will also be printed and displayed at local swimming pools throughout Montana.

“We know that Montanans are excited for summer, but water-related illness and injury can sure put a damper on that fun,” said DPHHS Director Richard Opper. “Montana has endless lakes, rivers and public swimming pools to enjoy, but Montanans just need to remember to play it safe.”

Every year thousands of Americans get sick after recreating in water due to ingestion of germs found in places where people swim. Cryptosporidium, or crypto, is one of the most frequent causes of waterborne disease among people in the United States. Last summer, there was a large increase in crypto cases in Montana; many cases involved young children who spent time at pools and splash parks.

“People need to be aware that chlorine may not kill germs instantly,” said Melanie Shaw of the DPHHS Food and Consumer Safety Section, which oversees the licensing and inspection of public swimming pools. “We all share the water we swim in, and we each need to do our part to keep ourselves, families, and friends healthy.”

Educational videos are available at: www.dphhs.mt.gov/ publichealth/rwii/ Drowning deaths are also a major concern in Montana’s lakes and rivers. Most drowning deaths occur between June and August and in natural bodies of water. Montana averages 8 deaths per year due to drowning. In the U.S., two children under the age of 14 die from drowning every day.

“Summer in Montana for so many includes swimming and boating at one of our many rivers and lakes,” Shaw said.

“For the most part, people are able to safely enjoy these activities. However, every year there are drowning deaths.

We want to remind people to stay safe and prevent another tragedy from occurring.”

Here are a few simple lifesaving tips to stay safe this summer: Learn life-saving skills. Everyone should know the basics of swimming (floating, moving through the water) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Make life jackets a “must.” Make sure kids wear life jackets in and around natural bodies of water, such as rivers or lakes, even if they know how to swim. Life jackets can be used in and around pools for weaker swimmers too.

Be on the lookout. When kids are in or near water (including bathtubs), closely supervise them at all times. Adults watching kids in or near water should avoid distracting activities like playing cards, reading books, talking on the phone, or using alcohol or drugs.

To help protect yourself and other swimmers from germs, here are a few simple and effective steps all swimmers can take to stay healthy: Shower with soap before entering the pool.

Don’t swim when you have diarrhea.

Don’t swallow pool water.

Take children on bathroom breaks every 60 minutes or check diapers every 30-60 minutes.

Supervise swimmers, especially young and inexperienced ones. Be a role model for others.

Use life vests where applicable.

Avoid alcohol and drugs while swimming.

For more information about healthy swimming, visit www. dphhs.mt.gov

Pruning flowering shrubs

When should I prune flowering shrubs? If the shrub blooms before the end of May, then prune it after it blooms.

Flowers for next year form on old wood. If it blooms after the end of May, then prune it when it is dormant because it flowers on new wood formed the same year. Fall is not a good time to prune because we do not want plants to grow, but go dormant instead. If the plants begin to grow again this fall, the stem tips will not be hardened off and will turn brown when they freeze.

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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.

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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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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S77 Combine

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Built with farmers in mind

OC T S IN

The machine offers all the nimbleness of our prior R Series with a significant increase in capacity and capability. For those farmers who want all of the performance without all the bulk, we present to you our latest innovation: the Gleaner Super Series.

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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 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

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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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New J&M 375 Speed tender

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New Augers IN STOCK

IN STOCK

10x70 13x70 13x85 CONSIGNMENTS

Steiger 335 articulated 4WD, duals....$137,610 John Deere 8760 4WD tractor with 3-pt., no PTO................................................. $48,000 Massey Ferguson 375 MFD tractor, loader, cab, bale spear & bucket......................... $22,900 Allis-Chalmers 6080 2WD tractor with loader and grapple..................................... $16,500 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 90-ft. trailer sprayer..................... $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... $12,900 New Holland 1030 balewagon............... $2500 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 HAYING EQUIPMENT

New Holland 1032 pull type balewagon..$6900

NEW Demco

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

Pasture Harrows

SX275 Sprayer

New 5’- $517, 7’- $724, 9’- $931, 11’- $1137, 13’- $1344, 15’- $1551, 17’- $1758, 19’- $1965, 22’- $2275, 24’- $2482, 26’- $2974, 26’ with caddy - $9453

Lee Manufacturing

500 & 1000 gallon fuel tanks

Rakes

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

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

IN STOCK

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

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

NEW M205 windrower Windrowing technology takes another leap forward 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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Massey Ferguson Hesston 2270 Big Square Baler

Setting new standards in performance and capacity.

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.

NEW Massey Ferguson® GC1705 Tractor Get the job done fast.

Get the job done well.

CK

IN STO

Case IH RBX562 with net/twine.........$15,900 New Holland BR780A round baler....$13,900 New Holland 664 with net/twine.........$11,000 Hesston 5556A with mesh wrap........$29,000

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

USED TRACTORS, CRAWLERS

2-Challenger 575B tractors, no loaders. Each... . ........................................................ $99,000 New Holland TC33D compact tractor with belly mower................................................ $13,900 Case 310 tractor with loader..................... $2500 Cat D4 crawler with dozer......................... $6900

USED WINDROWERS

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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

Horst 36-ft. draper header trailer............$5900

USED SPRAYERS

(2) Kubota M9540 tractors.

Case MX240 tractor.

Case 8830 swather.

Westfield MK 13x71 auger.

Challenger 85C tractor.

Challenger 35 tractor.

Ford New Holland 4835 tractor.

Hesston 8100 30-ft. header

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USED AUGERS

USED SKID STEERS

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

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”

Case IH 8840 with 14-ft. auger header, 21-ft. draper header................................ $28,000 MacDon 9352 windrower, 14-ft. 922 sickle header.............................................. $45,900 MacDon 9300 windrower with 960 30-ft. header, pickup reel........................................ $39,000 USED COMBINES Hesston 8450 with 14-ft. header....... $30,000 International 5000 windrower with 25-ft. draper Massey-Ferguson 9895 with FD70 45-ft. MacDon header.................................... $278,000 header................................................. $8900 Hesston 1170 pull-type hydro swing....... $8900 Gleaner R65 combine....................... $144,900 Case IH 8370 hydro-swing...................... $5000 Gleaner R72........................................ $32,900 John Deere 955 rotary disc.............. $14,000 Gleaner L3 combine............................ $14,900 John Deere 945 rotary disc MoCo....... $10,900 Gleaner N6 combine.............................. $9900 John Deere 945 14-ft. rotary disc MoCo.$10,900 USED HEADERS John Deere 930 10-ft. pull type rotary disc Gleaner 4200 pickup header..............$14,900 mower.................................................. $4500 1996 MacDon 920 14-ft. hay header..$14,000 SQUARE BALER MacDon 920 14-ft. header..................$13,500 Case IH LBX432 3x4 square baler with cut- 3-Gleaner 15-ft. N-series pickup headers with ter...................................................$73,900 Victory 7 or 8 belt attachment. Each.$5900 Case IH 8590 4x4 big square baler....$32,900 30-ft. bat reel off 8570 header.................$799 Massey-Ferguson 2170 3x4 big square USED MISCELLANEOUS baler................................................$79,900 Challenger BA4 3x4 bale acumulator....$6900 Massey-Ferguson 2170 3x4, cutter... $62,900 Woods 3-pt. backhoe..............................$6500 Hesston 7434 3x4 square baler.........$62,900 Woods DS120 10-ft., 3-pt. rotary mower..$5900 Bobcat 5590 skid steer...................... $39,900 Bobcat T180 track skid steer..........Coming In

ROUND BALERS

New

Loadout Augers with movers

Loader mover assembly Specials – Call for Details

New Belt Conveyors

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

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Massey Ferguson 9540 Our mission: capacity without complexity

COMING IN

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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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Emergency preparedness maintain livestock/property

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The deadline for advertising in the July issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be July 3.

Phone (406) 279-3291 or Fax (406) 279-3249.

To discover how one or both of these systems can benefit you, call us today at (406) 492-8229

By Kelli Reep, University of Arkansas Extension Central Arkansas suffered severe damage from recent spring tornadoes, which wrought loss to people, structures, pets and livestock. Because severe weather that can cause tornado outbreaks is now possible throughout the entire year, it is crucial Arkansans are educated on how to prepare for these events.

If you own a farm with livestock, there are some preparations you can do to minimize losses and get back to work as quickly as possible after a storm. The most important point to keep in mind is to have a plan and carry it out when severe weather is predicted. Here are some things to consider when putting together your storm preparation plan.

First, plan for extended periods without water or electricity. Damage to infrastructure and the resulting debris can render water pumps, electricity, cell phone service and wifi inoperable. Determine how you will deal with these losses before they happen. If possible, invest in a reliable backup generator and keep it in excellent operating condition.

Next, familiarize yourself with the disaster response plan of your community. Do you know where emergency shelters are? Do you have the contact info of emergency responders in the area? Knowing what your community’s plan is to respond to severe weather threats will help not only your home and business but allow you to assist your neighbors who may be in need.

Some long-term strategies to preparing for the unexpected include daily organization of farm and animal work. Keep your facilities, fences and animal working areas in neat, wellworking condition. Also, a clean farm will help minimize damage to equipment, tools and buildings from debris in high winds. It also will limit the risk of injury to distressed animals on your property.

If your property has areas that are prone to flooding, be sure to relocate livestock to higher ground before the storms hit. Also, pay attention to your pasture’s layout so animals can reach higher ground if paddocks are located in flood-risk areas. To help you keep track of your livestock, maintain an CONTINUED ON PAGE B18

We do tall tree trimming ~ We do NOT top trees Service that do so Do Not Know What They Are Doing!

BEFORE TRIM WORK

TESTIMONIAL

To Whom This May Concern: Recently Mr. Wiest did us a favor at our farm located north of Glasgow, Montana by removing infected catone aster trees with his very efficient machines.

This was a recommended procedure by the Extension Service to prevent a total loss of the bacterial infected trees.

He arrived here one time which we agreed upon and very quickly cut the infected trees and gathered them into a pile which we will burn. He has very sophicated equipment and did a wonderful job.

I highly recommend him to anyone who needs this service.

Sincerely,

Gale A. Jellum, DVM

“If you left a message on my cell phone and I did not get back to you, please note Verizon confirmed I had a defective phone and calls were lost to me.

PLEASE TRY ME AGAIN.”

Gary Wiest

AFTER TRIM WORK

We do ALL the tree work for the City of Shelby and Toole County.

get ‘Er done wiest, LLC

Welcoming Travis Hodgson as a new associate - Phone 750-2579 Call Gary for free consultations - Member ISA (International Society of Arborists) Phone Get ‘Er Done Wiest LLC - Gary at (406) 450-1968 or Sharon 450-6905

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3-V Distributing, Inc.

Conrad Industrial Park

Box 955

Conrad, MT 59425

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

Visit us on the web http://www.3vdistributing.com

E-mail Address 3vdist@3rivers.net

15-ft. GRAVEL BODIES IN STOCK! Other sizes and styles available. Call for details!

LED Lights IN STOCK

Knapheide flatbed,

11’6”x8-ft., consigned. Nice shape.

Call for details

• Stock flood lights • Spot lights • Clearance lights • you name COMPETITIVE PRICING

ROCK TAMER Mudflaps In Stock Perfect timing for boating & camping season!

Portable Wireless FULL COLOR Back-up Camera System NEW SHIPMENT of Pickup Flatbeds IN STOCK for single and dual wheel pickups!

PROTECT WHAT YOU TOW!!

NOW Scheduling HARVEST builds. Get on the list!

We are your dealer for the finest aluminum grain body available

Put our 30+ years of experience installing the ITB body to work for you!

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

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1997 Freightliner Classic dump truck, Cat 3406E 475 hp, 15 speed, 18-ft. rock box with high lift gate, pintle with hydraulics, virgin drive tires, 2 steerable lift axles, 46,000# double lockers on Chalmers suspension, 4.10 ratio. Just in............$39,500

2005 Freightliner Columbia tri-drive grain truck, 24-ft. box, 14.0L Detroit, 10 speed. ONLY 171,000 miles!...............$49,500

2000 Kenworth W900 AroCab flat top, Cummins N14 90,000 on overhaul with papers (new turbo, injectors, rods and mains, rebuilt heads, new radiator core, new piston coolers), 18 speed, virgin tires, 280” wheel base.

Sharp truck....................$38,500

1997 Kenworth T800 Aro Cab mid roof, 63” bunk, Cat 3406E 550 hp, 13 speed, 11R24.5 tires, 2 line wet kit with cooling pack... ......................................$27,500

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

2000 Kenworth W900L flat top, Cat C15 (6NZ) 550 hp, 250,000 miles on overhaul, 18 speed 200,000 miles on rebuild, new virgin tires, fresh annual inspection.................................$37,500

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

2000 Kenworth W900L Cat 3406E rebuilt, 18 speed, 11R24.5 virgin drive tires. Just In ..................................$37,000 1997 Kenworth W900L Detroit 470 hp, 13 speed, AG-400 suspension, good virgin tires, 63” AroCab, 260” wheelbase, 985,000 miles. Sharp Truck!...... ............................ Call for price

2005 Freightliner Classic 14L Detroit, 10 speed, mid roof sleeper, 830,000 miles...$29,500 1992 Kenworth T800 Cummins N14 430 hp, 410 ratio, 8 bag suspension, 180” wheelbase, wet kit, low pro 22.5 tires............ ......................................$17,500 2001 Freightliner Classic XL Cat C15 (6NZ) 500 hp, 18918 18 speed, 3.58 ratio, 260” wheelbase, near new virgin Michelin drive tires.............$29,500

1995 Freightliner FLD120 Detroit 430 hp, 10 speed, flattop sleeper, 3.91 ratio. Only 661,083 miles, ECM verified........$14,000

2004 International 9200 Cummins ISX 400 hp, 10 speed, 886,077 miles. Fleet maintained. ......................................$22,500

Champ All Terrain forklift, Ford straight six, 6000#, side shift, tall mast............................$8500

2007 Western Star Detroit 14.0L 515 hp, 18 speed, 46,000 lb double locker rears, 14,600 lb front axle, 11R22.5 virgin drive tires, AirLiner suspension, 415,789 miles................$54,000

2005 International 9200I Cummins ISX 425 hp with less than 250,000 miles on Cummins Recon, Eaton 10 speed, 3.55 ratio, 226” wheelbase, good tires and brakes............................$26,500

2003 Mack CH613 Mack 460 hp, Eaton 18918 18 speed, 46,000 lb double lockers, all aluminum wheels................$24,900

2000 Kenworth W900 Detroit 430/470, 13 speed, AeroCab, 3.9 ratio, 11R22.5 virgin tires.

Just had annual inspection......... ......................................$27,500

1992 Peterbilt 357 short hood dump truck, Cat 3406B 425 hp, 18 speed, 46,000# rears with rear locker, 4.30 ratio, pintle with hydraulics. Just in....Call for info

1997 Peterbilt 377 day cab, Cat 3406E 435 hp, 10 speed, 11R24.5 tires, fresh annual inspection.........................$19,500

2004 Peterbilt 379 EXT Hood, Cat C15, 475 hp single turbo, 13 speed, 252” wheelbase, 23” diameter fuel tanks, American class interior, 3.55 ratio..$41,900

2007 Peterbilt 379 EXT Hood, Cummins ISX 475 hp, 18 speed, 3.55 ratio, Flex air suspension, 272” wheelbase, 70” bunk, fresh annual............................$39,900

1984 International Spray Truck Cummins L10, 10 speed, Berkeley 3” pump, sprayers on front, rear and sides, Hedrickson suspension, 111,348 miles. Just In.. ............................ Call for Price

Truck Defender Bumpers IN STOCK!!

(1) W900A Premium........$3395 (1) W900B or W900L Premium.. .........................................$3395 (1) Peterbilt 379 Premium......... .........................................$3395 (1) Peterbilt 379 Medium, 3” bars and open uprights.....$3195 (1) T800 03 and older......$2795

Transmissions and Differentials Set of 23160 46K double lockers, 4.56 ratio...................... $3900 Freightliner air suspension with 23160 double lockers, 3.73 ratio.............................. $5500 RTLO16913....$3000 ($1500 core) RTO14613........................... $1500 Most 9, 10, 13 and 15 speeds.CALL Rockwell, Eaton, Spicer, IH differentials - most ratios available

Engines

1996 Peterbilt 377 dump truck, Detroit 430 hp, 10 speed, 16-ft. tub box with high lift gate, pintle with air, 6 aluminum wheels.

Straight box, nice truck!!............. .............. Just In...Call for price

1996 Western Star day cab, Cat 3406E 475 hp, 13 speed, nice virgin tires, new paint, fresh annual inspection, beautiful truck... ......................................$28,500

2002 International 9200I Detroit Series 60 with 0 miles on rebuild, 10 speed, Low Pro 24.5 tires, good brakes, Truck Defender aluminum bumper. Just In...................................$27,500

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Emergency preparedness maintain livestock/ property CONTINUED FROM PAGE B16

inventory by using ear tags or other forms of permanent ID. If an animal gets lost as a result of a storm, these records of ownership will make it easier to identify and locate livestock.

While cattle producers usually know the “ins” and “outs” of transporting animals, handling livestock and pets can pose a challenge for some owners. Because animals sense severe weather or impending disaster, they can be difficult to handle. To minimize any difficulty while handling animals, practice loading and transporting them prior to severe weather, and teach them to exit and enter through barn gates and fence gates that are not frequently used to lessen stress when those exits have to be used in an emergency situation.

Assemble and keep in a safe place an emergency kit for livestock, which includes handling equipment such as halters, nose leads, buckets and medication; tools and emergency items for vehicles and trailers; and keep vehicle gas tanks at least half-full in case you need to evacuate the area.

After a severe storm, remember these points as you survey your own property or help in the community: animals, including pets, can be injured and distressed for some time after the event.

Keep livestock in a paddock where a veterinarian can provide treatment and you can observe their behavior.

If animals have died on the property, be sure to remove them from streams or other water sources and select a dedicated burning area for them. This will help limit water contamination for your, your neighbors and other living things in the area. Before drinking or using the water sources on your property or in the community, check its safety before consuming.

Finally, even less severe thunderstorms can result in considerable debris around farm and homestead as well as damage to barns. Clean up debris as soon as feasible and make any repairs to fences to maintain the safety of your farm. ##### The ‘50s were a time when Elvis was alive and some people thought he was a deadbeat, instead of the other way around.

Regional malting barley

By Scott Heisel, American Malting Barley Association, Inc. Every North American brewer has their favorite variety or in most cases, group of varieties, that are suited to making their product line and perform well in their breweries.

Historically, the choices were made based on the barley that was best adapted to the region in which a brewery was located. Six-rowed varieties originating from northeast China dominated in the eastern and midwestern US, two-rowed varieties from Europe in the intermountain west, and sixrowed varieties out of North Africa in California. Each type had its own quality strengths, but their field performance was a primary force in determining what brewers were using in different regions of the continent.

Two-rowed and six-rowed barley differ from each other simply by how the kernels form on the head or spike of the barley plant. The extra four rows of barley in six-rowed varieties are nestled in between central rows and their kernels get twisted and tend to be slightly smaller making six-rowed grain slightly less uniform in size or plumpness. Most of the quality differences between these two types of barley are related to this. A brewer could extract more starch from the plumper two-rowed kernels adding efficiencies to the brewing process. Plumper kernels also have a lower surface to volume ratio resulting in slightly less husk material. Over time, breeders of malting barley have increased the grain size in six-rowed types and greatly reduced the gap in kernel plumpness between these types of barley.

The American Malting Barley Association, Inc. and its predecessor organizations have been providing funding for these improvements and evaluating new varieties since the repeal of prohibition. The variety Larker, which stands for large-kernel was released by North Dakota State University in 1961 and in 1978, the University of Minnesota release Morex (more extract). These varieties were significant improvements in grain size and extract, and today’s six-rowed varieties further blur the distinction between the two types, but two-rowed varieties are still slightly more plump in the regions to which they are adapted. Why all this effort to increase the kernel plumpness in six-rowed rather than just growing two-rowed varieties? Two-rows did not have the agronomics to compete with six- rowed varieties in the higher rainfall, more humid regions of the upper Midwest in the US where many of the malting plants are located.

The strength of the straw in two-rowed varieties was one factor, but diseases were the major factor. Resistance to diseases like Spot blotch, Net blotch and Rust was lacking and according to Dr. Brian Steffenson, University of Minnesota Plant Pathologist, “for some unknown reason, it has been harder get genes for resistance to some of these diseases fully expressed in two-rowed lines”. Advances are being made and the North Dakota State University is beginning to release malting two-rowed lines better suited to more humid growing conditions.

As brewers and maltsters begin to source locally grown malting barley in these more humid environments, it would be wise to rely on any regional barley trial data available to select the best adapted variety for their region.

The chances of getting good quality malting barley in the end will be improved.

Retail meat prices: Up, up and away

By American Farm Bureau Federation Summer grilling season will cost meat lovers a few more dollars this year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. Wholesale meat prices climbed higher during the first quarter of the year and retail meat prices quickly followed suit.

“Retail prices for beef and pork cuts have steadily pushed into new record territory,” said John Anderson, AFBF’s deputy chief economist.

“For pork, the average retail price per pound in March – $3.83 – was higher than the prior four months and eclipsed the record level set last fall,” Anderson said.

“For beef, the price move in March was more dramatic.

Consumers saw the sixth straight month of new record retail prices for fresh beef products, at $5.40 per pound, which is a 23-percent increase compared to the 2010-2012 average,” he explained.

The sharp increase in retail beef prices has not occurred in a vacuum, Anderson noted. Retail pork prices are currently 18 percent higher than in 2010-2012 while chicken is up 9 percent. continued on page b20

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“Farmers and ranchers are raising smaller numbers of hogs and cattle. This is the key factor contributing to higher retail meat prices, a trend that is likely to continue through the summer and, at least for beef, into next year,” Anderson said.

The long-term effects of searing back-to-back droughts in 2011 and 2012 resulted in less feed available for cattle, and ultimately forced a substantial decline in cattle numbers that is now resulting in lower beef production. Year-to-date beef production is down by close to 5 percent according to the Agriculture Department.

Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus or PEDv, a serious hog disease that poses no risk to humans or food safety, is expected to result in a 2 percent decline in 2014 production according to USDA, further influencing retail prices for bacon, ham, pork chops and other products.

The good news for consumers is that although they will pay a bit more for meats this summer, there will be plenty of everyone’s favorites to go around.

“Meat supplies will continue to be plentiful,” said Anderson. “From burgers to brats, steaks to chops and everything in between, consumers will have no problem finding their favorite meats for summer barbeques and cook-outs,” he said.

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Prairie Fare: Bout of flu teaches a lesson

Trader’s Dispatch, June 2014 — Page B21

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service

This will be a different sort of column because it is the first one entirely written in a prone state from my “sick nest” on my couch at home. I still can’t sit or stand upright without tipping over. Yes, I could have sent out one of my old weekly columns from the past 18 years. However, I always find that the lessons learned in life are best delivered as they happen.

Three days ago at about 3 a.m., I awakened not feeling well and discovered I was spiking a fever and drenched in perspiration. I knew I needed to make a run for the bathroom, but I was so dizzy I nearly collapsed when I rolled out of bed and narrowly missed hitting a wall as I staggered toward the bathroom.

“Help me!” I exclaimed. Without “oversharing,” let’s just say my husband experienced the “for worse” part of our marital vows.

I was officially sick, with a headache, chills, fever and nausea. The symptom that was worst for me was dizziness.

I had been having some respiratory symptoms for several days, but generally my colds are fairly short-lived.

Although I wasn’t officially diagnosed, all my symptoms matched “influenza” or “the flu.”

When my husband went to the grocery store to buy some lemon-lime soda for me, he left our girls in charge. My two “nursing assistants” brought cool wash cloths and dutifully checked on me every 15 minutes per their dad’s recommendation.

I had my temperature checked many times by my daughters. I think using the forehead temperature scanner was a novelty for them. I finally had to tell them my body temperature was OK. I guess irritability was another symptom of my illness.

Who learned the lesson in this scenario? I did. I skipped a valuable part of my own health care this year. I didn’t get a flu shot, and I paid the price. I figured I was healthy and rarely, if ever, take any sick days. I’ll take a chance, I thought to myself.

Although a flu shot does not cover all strains, getting one can decrease your risk of infection by as much as 90 percent.

Working on a well-populated campus, I have ample opportunity for exposure to illness. The flu virus is spread easily on droplets expelled when someone sneezes, for example.

I knew that rest and fluids were the treatments of choice, so I did my best. I found that I had little patience with being a patient.

I became bored watching TV, so someone brought me my computer tablet. I began to read about the symptoms, complications and treatment of the flu on reputable websites such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention site at http://www.cdc.gov.

I’m not so sure that reading about the complications of the flu was the best thing to do while I was ill because I scared myself. I didn’t fall into the high-risk categories, though.

Those at greatest risk of flu complications are people over the age of 65, young children and pregnant women.

According to the CDC, American Indians also are at higher risk of flu complications. Having pre-existing conditions, such as heart disease or diabetes, places you at a greater risk of complications.

Be sure to see a health-care provider if you have severe symptoms or you do not get better in a few days. The flu is caused by a virus. Antibiotics do not work because they affect bacterial infections.

From my online research, I was reminded that influenza can progress to pneumonia, which sometimes can result in death. I looked up dizziness associated with the flu and found that dizziness can signal heart, liver or kidney failure and a host of issues.

The good news is that these worst-case scenarios are not very common. Most people get better without special medical treatment.

Given the fact that I had not been able to eat or drink very much, most likely my dizziness was caused by low blood sugar, dehydration or an ear infection. I needed to go to the clinic. I tried to eat something, despite having no appetite, and I had beverages at my side. I ate bland foods, such as toast, and had some chicken broth. Rice, cooked chicken, bananas and hot tea often are recommended when people are sick.

When my appetite returns and the dizziness subsides, I can’t wait to try this nutrient-rich, hydrating beverage. And, next year and all subsequent years, I will have my flu shot.

I hope you do, too.

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Big Horn Basin farm uses new Enterprise Risk Analyzer Tool - III

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 The Enterprise Risk Analyzer tool (ERA plans to compensate. tool) available from RightRisk.org assists The break-even data generated by the ERA tool is then used to calculate probability producers with enterprise analysis to deterestimates for each enterprise in graphical mine individual enterprise profitability and form with break-even values on a cash and profitability of their overall business. gross expenses basis.

The tool can ensure resources are alloIn the case of the EF Farm, the sugar beet cated in the most efficient manner. enterprise probabilities are shown in the We previously highlighted an example charts at right. At $38.22 per ton for a sugar Big Horn County farm (the EF) and its ownbeet price, the probability of breaking even ers working their way through the analysis. on gross expenses is 65 percent.

After entering information for each of their Likewise, for a 20-ton/acre beet yield, five individual enterprises including prices there is a 69 percent probability gross exand yields, and estimates for minimum, most penses will be met. likely, and maximum values, IRS Schedule Looking back at previous analyses, the F information, and details for other farm expected price and yield levels (most likely) resources, EF managers can examine their were $39/ton and 22 tons/acre. One could break-even information and calculated probreasonably expect from this break-even abilities for various price and yield levels. analysis that the sugar beet enterprise will Probability Analysis cover gross expenses.

Probability analysis is a key feature of If beet yields were to drop below 19 tons/ the ERA tool. This allows users to examine acre or prices below $35/ton, then the ability how likely various price and yield combinato cover expenses would be projected and tions are to cover cash and total expenses. adjustments would likely be required.

This information can then help project how For more information break-even values may change over time The Enterprise Risk Analyzer tool from given expectations about the future.

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Top youth honors announced for hog projects in Montana

Trader’s Dispatch, June 2014 — Page B23

As the 2014 fair season begins, Montana Pork Producers Council is pleased to announce the top honors for light and heavyweight youth carcass hog projects in Montana in 2013. Kyleigh Salois of Conrad had the top heavyweight hog and Kyle Hamm of East Helena received top honors in the lightweight category. Recipients all were honored with plaques at the annual meeting of MPPC in Great Falls in January.

Montana State University Extension Service and MPPC were sponsors of the 31st annual Symbol of Excellence (SOE) program.

To earn top lightweight ranking, Hamm entered his 4-H market hog in the Lewis and Clark County Fair where his 243 pound live hog posted a 167.48 pound hot carcass weight, .55 inches of adjusted backfat, a 9.85 square inch loineye and 62.11% lean. For the top heavyweight market category, Salois entered her 4-H hog in the Marias County Fair where her 260 pound live hog posted a 187.62 pound hot carcass weight, .50 inches of adjusted backfat, a 10.00 square inch loineye and 61.26% lean. Curt Dallas of East Helena supplied the pig Hamm raised and Jordan Stoltz of Valier supplied Kyleigh’s hog. Dallas has repeatedly provided top hogs within the SOE program. Meanwhile Stoltz is a sophomore high school student in

Kyleigh Salois of Conrad receives her plaque for top heavyweight hog.

Kyleigh Salios and her hog at Marias Fair Show. continued on page b26

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When a wildland fire breaks out on land assigned to DNRC for direct protection, the odds are good that fire will be controlled before it reaches 10 acres in size.

How good are the odds? In 2012, DNRC suppressed 304 of 322 wildfire starts before they reached 10 acres—a success rate of 94 percent. In 2013, it was 293 of 299 for a success rate of 98 percent.

DNRC believes that safe, aggressive initial attack is the best wildfire containment strategy, one that minimizes costs and damages to state and private property. As soon as a fire is reported, DNRC Fire & Aviation crews are mobilizing to fight it. Their goal is to suppress the fire as quickly as possible—typically within the first 24 hours.

A fire suppressed at less than 10 acres carries the lowest possible cost to taxpayers, and the lowest risk to firefighters and the public. As fires grow in size and complexity, the cost of containing them grows exponentially. A recent state legislative audit found the 10-year average cost of suppressing a fire of 10 acres or less to be $4,500; for fires that grew to 5,000 acres or larger, the average was $2.3 million.

In economic terms, DNRC’s Initial Attack strategy does more than hold down firefighting costs. Each year, wildfires threaten homes, businesses, property and infrastructure. In rural areas, wildfires that escape containment burn up rangeland pasture and the year’s hay crops, leaving ranches without critical feed for livestock. A fire suppressed at less than 10 acres represents a wide range of potential costs averted.

DNRC is responsible for ensuring wildfire protection on about 50 million acres of state and private land in Montana.

Of that total, protection on 45 million acres is provided by a network of more than 400 volunteer and county fire departments in partnership with DNRC. The partnership is called the County Cooperative Fire Protection Program. All 56 counties are members.

The partnership works as follows: DNRC provides equipment, training, and support with managing and paying for fires that exceed the counties’ capabilities. In return, each county develops and maintains a network of firefighting forces to provide Initial Attack on state and private lands in the county.

CONTINUED ON PAGE B25

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A DNRC helitak crew performs initial attack on a wildfire. (Photo courtesy of DNRC)

When minutes count CONTINUED FROM PAGE B24

Every minute counts during Initial Attack. Firefighters, equipment and machinery must perform to a high standard.

In Rosebud County during the early 2000s, machinery was an issue; specifically, the fire engines.

At the time, Rosebud County firefighters were using a fleet of Dodge crew cab engines that dated back to the 1960s and 70s. Before they were rebuilt to serve as wildland fire engines, the vehicles were federally-owned and used on Air Force bases.

“They must have sat around a lot,” says Doug Martens, Rosebud County Commissioner, “they had rust in the fuel tanks.”

Sometimes the vehicles refused to start. The driver of one engine kept a case of fuel filters on the front seat. “He knew if it wouldn’t start the fuel filter was clogged with rust, so he’d throw in a fresh one,” Martens says.

Rosebud County wasn’t alone in making do with old machinery. In 2005, the average age of a county fire engine in Montana was 42 years. A few counties were using military surplus vehicles from World War II. “We would take a strike team out on a fire, and it seemed a given that one of the vehicles was going to be towed back,” Martens says.

Beginning in 2005, DNRC launched a major effort to aid counties in modernizing their fire engines. The Montana Legislature approved $500,000 in annual funding to build new fire engines for counties. DNRC also received a onetime allocation of $1.25 million in Fiscal Year 2009.

In all, the state has invested $5.25 million to date on development of new county fire engines. The average age of a county fire truck has decreased from 42 years to 22 years. Today there are 364 engines and water tenders in the County Coop Program, positioned for Initial Attack in every Montana county.

Rosebud County’s firefighting equipment now includes six DNRC-purchased Type 6 engines. Not only do they start when needed, their capabilities are superior.

“The water capacity is more than double the old units,” Martens says. “The old engines held 200 gallons. The new ones carry 500 gallons. It’s almost like having two engines in one.”

With reliable machinery and greater capacity, county fire crews shorten their response time. They’re more efficient and effective at putting a fire out. Reliable equipment with the newest technology and added water capacity has another critical benefit: it provides safer working conditions for firefighters.

Since 1980, fire seasons in Montana have grown approximately 77 days longer. If the new engines enable county CONTINUED ON PAGE B27

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Top youth honors for hog projects in MT continued from page b23

Valier and garnered 2 of the top 4 hogs in the heavy-weight category. She is the daughter of Trent and Holly Stoltz and belongs to the Wingina 4H Club in Valier.

Kyleigh Salois is a sophomore at Conrad High School and belongs Conrad’s Sandrockets 4H Club. She is the daughter of Tim and Amy Salois. Kyle Hamm is a junior at Helena High School. He is the son of Eric and Patti Hamm. Kyle is a member of the Farm Kids 4H Club in Lewis & Clark County.

Salois says her favorite parts of her project were, “Watching my pig grow, seeing my accomplishments with the work that I put into it and the lasting friendships you form with other people at the fair.” With seven years under her belt with pig projects, her advice to a young Cloverbud includes,” By raising pigs, you take on some responsibilities such as having a good environment for them to live in, checking on them daily to make sure they have enough food and water and working with them from Day One.” The 2013 Symbol of Excellence competition measured 1,722 market hogs in youth carcass contests representing 46 counties and 234 individual breeders. County agents and other youth contest officials submitted carYouth Kyleigh Salois Jeffery Colesworthy Mariah Stoltz Gryphon Lombardi

Jordan Stoltz of Valier receives her plaque for producting the top heavyweight hog.

cass data to MSU Extension Educator Travis Standley, who calculated individual indexes and ranked all the hogs entered. To qualify as a Symbol of Excellence market hog, the animal must meet standards set for carcass weight, muscle quality, backfat thickness, loineye size and percent lean muscle. Of the 1,722 entries, 313 market hogs met Symbol of Excellence quality standards. All qualifying youngsters along with the producers who provided the project hogs received certificates of merit.

The top four Symbol of Excellence hogs in the heavy-weight category in Montana in 2013 were: County Percent Lean Producer Marias Fair 61.26% lean Jordan Stoltz, Valier Marias Fair 60.80% lean Midway Colony, Conrad Marias Fair 60.54% lean Jordan Stoltz, Valier Madison-Jefferson 60.25% lean John Smith, Whitehall

The top four Symbol of Excellence hogs in the light-weight category in Montana in 2013 were:

Youth Kyle Hamm Ty Running Fisher Kelty Raciborski MaKenzie Williams

County Lewis & Clark Marias Fair Dawson Custer

Percent Lean 62.11% lean 61.91% lean 61.62%lean 61.59% lean

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continued from page b25

firefighters to suppress three more wildfires before they reach 5,000 acres, the savings will more than cover the state’s investment. The other savings – in averted damage to homes and businesses, infrastructure, agricultural crops, and other natural resources—are even large.

Rosebud County fire managers with one of their six DNRC-purchased Type 6 engines. From left, Mark Wanner, Josh Quinlan, county commissioner Doug Martens, and current fire chief Rodney Dresbach. (Photo courtesy of DNRC)

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USED TRACTORS

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2008 New Holland T6020 110 engine hp, MFD, 16x16 powershift transmission, loder/bucket/grapple, 650 hours. #UTNH96.....................................$62,000

USED HEADERS

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......................................................Just In

USED WINDROWER

1990 Hesston 8200, Fiat diesel engine, single speed hydro, 2600 hours, 14-ft. auger head....... Just In

1993 Case 7110 Magnum FWD, 130 hp, 3 point, both PTO’s, loader with grapple, 7900 hours. #UTCA84................................................$39,500

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USED SPRAYERS

CONSIGNMENTS

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

1977 John Deere 4630 MFWD tractor, 150 hp, PowerShift, 3 point, 1000 PTO, 5900 hours, John Deere 740 loader and grapple fork.........$26,000

1994 Case IH 7220 Magnum MFD tractor, 540/1000 PTO’s, 3 point hitch, 18.4R42 rear tires with DuAl front end loader.......................................$45,000 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

1982 Melroe Spra-Coupe, 50-ft. boom, 809 hours... . .................................................................$2500 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 Vermeer 605K round baler, twine tie, 540 PTO.$7500 2000 Vermeer 605L round baler, 540 PTO drive with gathering wheels, nice shape....................$7500 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

USED MISCELLANEOUS

2013 Morris Pro Ag 900 hay hicker, 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

2007 New Holland SF216 90-ft. suspended boom, 1600 gallon, 38.0/90R46 tires, dual nozzles, Raven auto boom, HMIC pump, FlexControl monitor. #USNH33................................................. Just In 2005 New Holland SF115 90-ft. suspended boom, HMIC pump, windscreens, FlexControl Auto Rate. #USNH32...............................................$30,000

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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

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USED AIR DRILLS

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

2005 New Holland SF115 100-ft. wheel boom, 18.4x26, HMIC hydraulic pump, FlexControl Auto Rate, 3 boom valve, hydraulic unfold, windscreens. #USNH31................................................$14,500 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

1995 Flexi-Coil System 65 80-ft. boom, 1000 gallon tank, windscreens, 3-switch controller. #USF171....................................................$5000 Flexi-Coil 65 80-ft., 1000 gallon tank, 3-switch controller. #USF171..............................................$5000 1996 Brandt QF2500 100-ft. wheel boom, twin tank, twin boom, with Auto Rate, 18.4x26 tires, foam marker, Ace hydraulic & PTO pump. #USBT12... . ..............................................................$10,900 2008 NYB pickup sprayer, 60-ft. boom, 500 gallon tank, 8 hp Honda engine with tip lifts............ Call

Introducing the Plus II Package IN STOCK 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 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550# trips, stealth bodies with 2320 tow between cart. #UDF237................................................$36,000

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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

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

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

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DPHHS urges caution regarding rabies exposures

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LOADERS

Cat 966C with 3rd valve. Runs good.......................... $32,500 Cat 930H quick changes, air conditioning, new tires. Very good............................................................................. Call 1987 International 550 with 9.5-yd. roll out bucket, Inline Cummins (runs excellent), good tires................... $28,500 Cat 950 good tires, recent engine overhaul. Excellent older machine................................................................. $24,000 Cat 966B log grapples...................................................... Call 2004 Case 621D loader, quick change, 6000 hours, government owned, quality.................................................... Call

FORKLIFTS

2005 Deere 120C excavator, thumb, hydraulic quick change, air, heat, 7800 hours................................................... Call

JLG 400S lift boom........................................................... Call JLG Lull 644 telescopic forklift, forks with lateral tilt, low hours..................................................................... $12,000 Zoom Boom 8040-44 telescopic forklift........................... Call

GRADERS

1971 Cat 12G 14-ft. moldboard, good tires, engine does not run......................................................................... $38,000 1979 Cat 130G 12-ft. moldboard with 1-ft. extension, for a total of 14 foot moldboard, Balderson front blade, blade accumulators, 14x24 rubber 80%, does not include chains, $18,000 work order on engine. Front lift group by Balderson, rear ripper availabe for extra cost......................... $37,500 Cat 12E good older grader............................................ CALL John Deere 450G crawler, 70% undercarriage, JD winch with Young arch, brush rake, rock guards, rebuilt transmission and T/C by John Deere, 6-way blade, screens, lights, high debris front grill, good seat, sweeps, brush rake.. $27,500

EXCAVATORS

Cat 304CCR enclosed cab, air conditioning, quick coupler, hydraulic thumb, 24” bucket, 2700 hours............... $38,000 Cat 304CR enclosed cab, rebushed arm, hydraulic thumb, good tracks, 4081 hours......................................... $29,900 John Deere 120C hydraulic thumb.................................. Call John Deere 200LC.......................................................... Call Kobleco SK75UR excavator....................................... $14,900 Kobelco SK120LC-IV hydraulic dual thumb. ............ $31,000 2002 Komatsu PC138 with blade, hydraulic thumb, 6900 hours........................................................................... Call Komatsu PC220LC-3 bucket, hydraulic thumb.......... $20,000 Hitachi EX135 with bucket and thumb.......................... CALL

MISCELLANEOUS

John Deere 540B 4WD skidder with 8-ft. blade and 518 gallon water tank................................................................ CALL

1973 Pettibone MK30 rough terrain crane, 60-ft. reach, 30,000# capacity.................................................. $19,900

TRAILERS

1988 Cornhusker/Fruehauf gravel pup, 3 axle............ $6000 1980 Arnes 28-ft. bed, 9-ft. wide................................ $11,000

TRUCKS

Case 621D wheel loader, quick change, third valve, 90% rubber, 6000 hours........................................................ CALL

CRAWLERS

Cat D5G crawler......................................................... $54,000 3-1973 Cat D6C 3306 Cat engine, salt tracks, winch, angle blade, 90% undercarriage. Excellent.......................... Call John Deere 450 crawler with winch with fairlead....... $12,000

FORESTRY

Clark Ranger G67 skidder, enclosed cab, front blade, grapple, chains available.................................................... $25,000 Danzco PT20 delimber, low mount, 500 hours.......... $12,500 Prentice D410B Cummins engine, pilot controls, full rotation grapple, carrier is bad but we have another carrier if needed.

Some leaks but will load logs................................ $13,500

1979 GMC Brigadier dump truck.................................. $8900 1979 GMC 7000 oil & fuel truck, V8, 227,981 miles...... $3000 International flatbed truck with Cummins 335, jake brakes, clean cab and very good single sleeper, flatbed with 8-ft. air cylinder controlled ramp, 8-ft. wide, 18-ft. long with 5-ft. beavertail, aluminum wheels, 11R24.5 good rubber.$9500 International 4300 dump truck with 13 speed and bigger box.

Good ranch truck..................................................... CALL

BACKHOES

Cat 420D 4x4, cab. Very nice......................................... CALL Case 580K enclosed cab, 4x4, extend-a-hoe............. $13,500 Cat 416B 4x4, cab, extend-a-hoe..................................... Call

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State and local public health officials remind Montanans to be aware of the risk for exposure to rabies this time of year when the likelihood of interactions with wild animals increases.

“Be smart this spring and summer and take time to learn a few basic tips that will protect you and your family,” said Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Richard Opper.

To avoid possible exposures, keep the following rabies prevention tips in mind: · Do not feed or handle wild animals, especially bats.

Teach children never to touch wild animals or handle bats, even dead ones. Ask children to tell an adult if they see or find a bat. · Vaccinate dogs and cats against rabies. All dogs and cats should have a current rabies certificate. · Bat-proof your house. Close all outside openings larger than 3/8” in the walls, roofs, and floors. Put screens on all windows, doors and chimneys to prevent bats from entering. · Watch for abnormal wild animal behavior. Most wild animals are not seen during the daytime. If you see one and it is acting strangely, leave it alone and contact your local health department or animal control agency.

If you or your child has any contact with a bat, or are bitten or scratched by any wild or stray animal, please do the following: · Wash any bite or wound with soap and water. · Contact a health care provider or public health department for appropriate follow-up.

In the summer of 2013, there were hundreds of reports of animal bites in Montana, including over 40 encounters between bats and people. During the same period, 20 of the 200 bats and 13 of 25 skunks submitted to the Department of Livestock’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory tested positive for rabies.

Rabies is not limited to wild animals; in the same year two dogs and one cat also tested positive. People who may have been exposed generally receive a series of shots that can range in cost from $2,000 to $7,000 per person.

Rabies can be a fatal disease that affects the nervous system of humans and other mammals. The rabies virus is carried in the saliva of infected animals and is usually transmitted to people and other animals from the bite or saliva of a rabid animal.

Although exposures can occur anytime, spring and summer are the seasons when most exposures occur as humans and animals emerge from the long Montana winter. Although skunks are the most common four legged animals infected with rabies in Montana, the majority of reported human exposures result from bats.

Because bat bites can be difficult to detect, it is important that any physical contact with a bat be brought to the attention of a health care provider or public health officials for a risk assessment. Bats found in homes, especially sleeping areas, are a concern because sleeping people, small children, or pets may not be aware or unable to report an exposure.

“It is important to consult with health authorities if you find a bat in your home,” Opper said.

In addition to protecting yourself, it is important to protect pets. “We urge people not to approach or feed wild or and stray animals and never touch a bat,” said Elton Mosher of the DPHHS Communicable Disease and Epidemiology Bureau. “Protect yourself, your pets and the community by getting your animals vaccinated and don’t touch wild animals.”

Officials remind anyone who may have been exposed not to destroy the animal that may be responsible. It may be possible to observe or test the animal to rule out rabies and eliminate the need for treatment. Contact your local health department or animal control for instructions on what to do.

N.D. 4-H livestock judging winners named

By NDSU Extension Service The Oliver County team placed first in the senior division of the state 4-H livestock judging contest held March 8 at the North Dakota Winter Show in Valley City.

The team members are Shane Giedd, Emily Klein, Rebecca Liffrig, Peter Liffrig and Courtney Tweeten.

The first-place finish earns this team the opportunity to participate in the eastern national 4-H livestock judging contest held in conjunction with the North American Intercontinued on page b31

Report outlines potential for livestock expansion

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR A new report from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) outlines the potential for expansion of the state’s livestock industry.

Ronnie Green, vice president of agriculture and natural resources for the University of Nebraska, discussed the report March 6 at the Governor’s Ag Conference in Kearney.

“We all know that livestock is big business in Nebraska,” Green said. “Clearly there are opportunities to expand the industry to ensure further economic success in our state.”

Greg Ibach, director of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, welcomed the report.

“The report outlines exciting rural development opportunities through the livestock sector,” Ibach said. “But it also outlines the critical role local community leaders and public policy makers still have in helping Nebraska achieve its full potential.” The 24-page report, prepared by faculty in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s agricultural economics department, notes that the “Nebraska advantage,” a reference to the state’s unique mix of crop, livestock and biofuel production, has served the state well. However, the report notes, in some respects Nebraska’s livestock industry has fallen behind those in other states.

The report, prepared in collaboration with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, outlines potential expansion scenarios in beef cattle, dairy cattle, pork and poultry. It outlines potential obstacles and benefits.

The report concludes: “At this juncture it would appear that the livestock component of this unique system has considerable potential for further expansion. In fact, the long-term economic sustainability of the total crop/livestock/ biofuel system and its ability to thrive in the future may hinge upon such expansion as global demand for food products, especially protein-based products, rises. The market forces, both domestic and global, are well positioned to allow investment in and expansion of this state’s animal industry in the coming decade.”

“As the state’s land-grant university,” Green said, “we are hoping to use this report as a way to start a statewide conversation about this potential, understanding that all Nebraska citizens have a stake in this matter.”

The report is posted online at the agricultural economics department’s website, http://agecon.unl.edu/livestock.

N.D. 4-H livestock judging winners named continued FroM page b30

national Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Kentucky, in November.

The livestock judging contest consisted of six classes of four animals each. The 4-H’ers evaluated two classes each of beef, sheep and swine and ranked them one through four.

Contestants gave oral reasons for their placing on three of the classes.

Counties could enter any number of 4-H participants in each division of the contest. The scores of the top three members of the county team are added to make a team score.

The second-place team in the senior division is from Kidder County. Team members are Monica Fitterer, Megan Gross, Kacey Koester, Paige Schmidt and Aaron Subart.

Teams from Morton, Adams and Dickey counties placed third through fifth, respectively.

Addison Magill of Dickey County was high individual in the senior division and received the Mel Kirkeide Award for the top score.

In the junior division, the team from Ransom County placed first. Team members are Garrett Oland, Kaitlin Geyer, Zach Bear, Jacob Bear, Jamie Geyer and Kendra Myers.

The second-place team is from Morton County. Member are Sierra Ellingson, Jake Sanders, Conner Kaelberer, Brooke Kunz, Cody Tokach, Kathryn Goettle, Courtney Schaff, Wyatt McGee, John Goettle and Tucker Tokach.

Teams from Golden Valley, McHenry and Dickey counties placed third through fifth, respectively.

Austin Schmidt, Kidder County, was high individual in the junior division.

A team from Medina placed first in the open division.

Awards for the contest were sponsored by the North Dakota Winter Show, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association and Ag Country Farm Services of Valley City through the support of the North Dakota 4-H Foundation.

Trader’s Dispatch, June 2014 — Page B31

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USED EQUIPMENT

International 1086 runs excellent.................... $13,995 Belarus 525 4WD with loader, 70 hp, low hours. Excellent.............................................................. $10,995 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

Mitsubishi Satoh Beaver 4WD, loader (18 hp) with backhoe.................................................. $8995 without backhoe............................................. $5995 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

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2007 John Deere 7430 Premium APQ transmission with LHR, 166 hp, 3 remotes. Will have new rear wheels and tires, 3880 hours......................$85,000

2009 John Deere 7130 110 hp Synchro Plus transmission, 3 remotes, new Allied Buhler SL loader, 4900 hours......................$64,000

Four male sage grouse try to attract the lone female sage grouse at left. (Photo by Lorelle Berkeley).

2005 John Deere 7420 125 hp, IVT transmission with LHR, 3 remotes, Koyker loader/grapple, 3rd function hydraulics, 6430 hours........ ...............................$60,000

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

Financing Available

2010 Cat 304CCR 43 hp, auxiliary hydraulics, thumb, 40” bucket, excellent condition, 778 hours... Coming in

2008 John Deere 7330 Premium APQ transmission with LHR, 150 hp, 3 remotes, new front tires, 4500 hours. Very clean....$74,000

2012 Kubota M135X 135 hp, 3 remotes, hi/lo powershift transmission, front weights, new tires, 2100 hours. Excellent condition... ...............................$55,000

2008 Cat 297C pilot controls with bucket, 3800 lb. operating capacity, 18” tracks, undercarriage in good condition, heat, air conditioning, 1838 hours.

One owner, very clean......... ...............................$39,500

2008 Cat 287C 84 hp, pilot controls, 4x1 bucket, 18” tracks, air conditioning, heat, good undercarriage, 3500 lb. operating capacity, 1643 hours.............$39,000

Sage grouse and bugs draw MSU researcher back to central Montana

By Evelyn Boswell, MSU News Service Armed with butterfly nets and red Solo is on the list, it creates a lot of regulatory cups, Hayes Goosey will soon return to burden on agriculture, energy and even central Montana to capture more insects sportsmen. Keeping the birds off the list and spiders that share the range with sage is good for the grouse and good for people grouse. using the land.”

The Montana State University researcher As part of the SGI, Montana ranchers can will watch for the rattlesnakes that have voluntarily sign three-year contracts. The him wearing gaiters, but he expects to catch goal is to keep livestock on the landscape beetles, spiders, grasshoppers, crickets, with grouse and determine how grazing butterflies, moths and ants. Some will fall systems can be modified to improve habitat into the plastic drinking cups he buries up for grouse, said FWP Research Wildlife Bito the rims. Others will get caught up in the ologist Lorelle Berkeley. Landowners must nets he sweeps across sage brush and grass. change the timing of grazing every year, so Goosey is conducting a four-year study that grass has a chance to reproduce and set of the abundance and diversity of insects seed in some years. This allows vegetation and spiders that live in Montana’s sage to recover from grazing and provide more grouse territory. One of several sage grouse cover for grouse. research projects across the western United “This improves habitat,” Berkeley said.

States, his is a collaboration with the Mon“It has been shown that managed grazing tana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks. can result in habitat benefits for multiple Goosey’s project and other scientific studies species.” have been organized to help analyze the More than 108,000 acres in Montana are effectiveness of the Sage Grouse Initiaenrolled in SGI grazing plans for 2014. Antive (SGI), a federal program administered other 95,000 acres that used to be enrolled by the Natural Resources Conservation will continue to operate as though they were Service. The goal is to evaluate grazing still enrolled, showing that the landowners as a management tool for maintaining or believe in the benefits, Berkeley said. improving sage grouse habitat.

Biologists have a good idea of how many “We’re all looking for ways to keep the sage grouse live in Montana, but they cansage grouse population healthy so they not give an exact population estimate. They don’t become included on the Endangered do know from monitoring population trends Species List,” Goosey said. “Once a species continued on page A36

2005 Cat 247B 62 hp, 2100 lb., operator cab, heat and air, new tracks, rebuilt undercarriage, 2900 hours...... .......................... Coming in

Coming in

2006 John Deere 310G 4x4 extend-a-hoe, cab, 4100 hours.

1988 John Deere 4450 MFWD, cab

1997 Cat 928G 21/2 yd. bucket, heat, 2 lever control, 4350 hours. Tight, clean loader............$52,000

These are some of the insects and spiders Hayes Goosey trapped so far in his sage grouse study in central Montana. (Photo courtesy of Hayes Goosey).

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N.D. land values cool

By NDSU Extension Service increase from the previous survey, compared The hot farmland market showed sigwith a 42 percent increase during 2012,” nificant cooling during 2013, according Swenson says. “It is quite possible that land to Andrew Swenson, North Dakota State values peaked in the last few months of 2013, University (NDSU) Extension Service farm when the financial impact of lower crop management specialist. His estimate is deprices became more evident, especially in rived from the published results of a January the Red River Valley, where two major crops, 2014 county survey commissioned by the corn and sugar beets, had negative returns, North Dakota Department of Trust Lands. on average.”

“Land values showed about an 8 percent Land values in the northern Red River Valley region showed a 4 percent decline (to $3,283) from January 2013 to January 2014 after a 56 percent increase the previous year.

All other regions had positive year-to-year results, with the lowest being 3 percent (to $4,319) in the southern Red River Valley counties and (to $2,058) in the northeastern region.

“Unless crop prices have a significant rally, it is likely that next year’s survey will confirm that the historic 11-year run in land values, averaging an annual increase of 15 percent, is over,” Swenson says.

The reality of crop price declines was abrupt. In 2013, net farm income dropped CONTINUED ON PAGE B34

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2001 Sterling Series 60 Detroit, 430 hp, 10 speed, Lo-Pro 22.5 tires, 350,000 miles....... ........................................................$20,000

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2004 Kenworth T800 ISX Cummins, 10 speed, spring suspension, double frame, 22-ft. ITB box...................................................$51,500

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 2007 International 9400I daycab, Cummins ISX 475 hp, 10 speed, air ride.........$30,000 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...............$14,000

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1979 homemade pup, 16-ft. ITB aluminum box, 8.25x20 tires, scissor hoist.................$4000

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N.D. land values cool CONTINUED FROM PAGE B33

“In addition, 2014 projected crop budgets were sobering,” Swenson says. “Producers and their bankers are more cautious about jumping on the land escalator. However, if interest rates remain low and cash prices stabilize above $4 per bushel for corn, $11 for soybeans and $6.50 for wheat, it is possible that land values may have a soft landing.”

The largest increase in cropland values (January 2013 to January 2014) was about 28 percent (to $1,278) in the southwestern region, nearly 15 percent (to $1,738) in

the north-central region and 13 percent (to $1,523) in the south-central region. Three regions, east-central (to $2,490), southeastern (to $3,183) and northwestern (to $950), had increases of 8 to 10 percent.

“The survey indicated that land rents, as typical, did not change as much in percentage as land values,” Swenson says. “On average, cropland rents increased about 4 percent (January 2013 to January 2014).”

Surprisingly, the largest increase was 8 percent (to $124.20) in the southern Red River Valley. The average rent increased about 7 percent (to $60.10) in the south-central and (to $38.50) southwestern regions. Rents increased 4 to 5 percent (to $49.90) in the north-central, (to $56.70) in the northeastern and (to $96.80) in the southeastern regions.

Cropland rent only increased by 2 percent (to $66.90) in the east-central region and had slight declines (to $34.70) in the northwestern region and (to $89) the northern Red River Valley.

Swenson cautions that the values and rents are averages for large multicounty regions.

Prices can vary considerably within a region because of soil types, drainage and location.

Making white layer cakes with more fiber, less fat

By Marcia Wood, Agriculture Research Service White layer cakes can be made with more fiber or less fat, without significantly undermining many of the qualities of this favorite treat. These improvements can be made to cakes that are prepared at commercial bakeries or to the boxed mixes sold for home bakers, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) food technologist Mukti Singh.

Her experiments with healthful, edible fiber focused on corn bran, the fiber-rich outer layer of corn kernels. She determined that pAurified, finely ground corn bran can be used as a substitute for up to 20 percent of the flour called for in the American Association of Cereal Chemists’ “gold standard” test recipe for white cake.

Using 20 percent corn bran fiber didn’t significantly impact qualities such as color or springiness (the unfrosted top surface of a good cake will spring back when gently touched).

And, the 25 volunteer taste-tasters who sampled cake made with that amount of the fiber rated it as “acceptable.” In taste-tester terminology, that counts as a vote of confidence.

One slice of an 8-inch, 6-slice, two-layer white cake made with 20 percent corn bran fiber would provide about 5 grams of fiber, compared to about 1 gram from a conventional white layer cake.

Singh and colleagues Steven F. Vaughn and Sean X. Liu described the research in a 2012 article in Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. The scientists are with the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research in Peoria, Illinois. ARS is the USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency.

The study is apparently among the few that provide publicly accessible data about the effects that relatively high concentrations of purified, finely ground corn bran can have on the quality of white cake.

In the tests aimed at cutting fat, and its calories—without sacrificing quality—Singh worked with a patented, ARSdeveloped process that uses steam-jet cooking to encapsulate microdroplets of cooking oil (in this case, canola) with flour and water. The cream-textured mixture that results can then be dried to form a smooth-flowing, shelf-stable powder that offers busy bakers the convenience of not having to pour, measure or clean up any oil.

For this preliminary research, Singh used only 25 percent of the cooking oil called for in the gold-standard recipe. In a 2012 issue of the Journal of Food Processing and Technology, and elsewhere, Singh has reported that cakes made with the flour-oil-water “composites” were softer and springier, and stayed moist longer, than cakes made with the same amount of nonencapsulated flour, oil, and water.

The experiments provide a foundation for further research, including taste-testing.

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Sage grouse and bugs draw MSU researcher back to central Montana continued from page B32

that sage grouse numbers are declining, Berkeley said. Sage grouse used to live in 11 western states, but they have disappeared from more than 50 percent of their historic range over the past several decades.

“Even though it (population numbers) seems like a basic thing to have, it’s very complicated and not easily attainable, Berkeley said. “Lek counts monitor population trends and can detect changes in populations, but a more intensive research effort is needed to estimate population size.

FWP is in the process of designing this type of study with the University of Montana.”

Goosey, who is about to begin his third field season, said he will collect insects and spiders from classic sage grouse habitat– the rolling hills around Roundup and Lewistown where sage brush, juniper trees and different types of bunch grass grow.

He mostly collects insects and spiders on private property, but he sometimes works on public land. He generally sets a total of 60 traps (10 traps in six pastures) and makes 600 sweeps per visit with his nets (100 sweeps per pasture). His field season runs from late May through early July when sage grouse are nesting.

His MSU collaborators are Kevin O’Neill, an entomologist in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences, Greg Johnson, a veterinary entomologist in the Department of Animal and Range Sciences, and research associate Marni Rolston in animal and range sciences, Goosey said. MSU undergraduate Emmett Wester of Livingston and graduate student Sean McKenzie from San Francisco have helped Hayes with field work in the past.

Goosey will give a full report on his findings when he completes his study. In the meantime, Berkeley said a preliminary look suggests that sage grouse benefit from SGI grazing systems.

Goosey added that taller grass provides better cover for the nesting sage grouse and more abundant insects and spiders for sage grouse chicks. The chicks rely upon the insects and spiders the first three or four weeks after hatching.

For more information about the Sage Grouse Initiative, go to http://www.sagegrouseinitiative.com

Emmett Wester of Livingston sets pitfall traps north of Lavina. (Photo courtesy of Hayes Goosey).

Minimizing the risks of fescue toxicosis

By Mary Hightower, University of Arkansas Extension

Grazing fescue before it goes to seed and providing plenty of water and shade during the summer can help ranchers minimize the effects of endophyte-infected fescue forage, said Dirk Philipp, assistant professor for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.

Endophytes are fungi live in some fescue varieties, such as Ky-31. The endophytes help make the grasses resistant to drought, insects and diseases and can also withstand heavy grazing. However, grazing on these endophyte-infected fescues can lead to a host of symptoms including fescue toxicosis, which squeezes off blood supply to the extremities.

Toxin concentrations are highest between May and October, and because the endophytes concentrate in the seeds, “This means start grazing early to keep plants from going into the reproductive phase,” Philipp said. “Grazing management requires diligence; given the large proportions of fescue pastures on most farms, some sort of advanced grazing management is necessary.”

When cutting fescue for hay, do so before seed heads develop.

“Cutting hay will be best at boot stage,” he said. “If producers wait till June, then seeds will have already developed.”

While options include re-establishing pastures into a friendly endophyte fescue, “this can be expensive and is a long-term

solution that requires careful planning,” he said.

In summer, when symptoms of toxicosis - including elevated body temperatures - are most likely, Philipp recommends: Providing sufficient amounts of water for cattle to regulate body temperatures, Make sure that cattle have shade in their paddocks or pastures as well; with summer temperatures relatively high during Arkansas, this is necessary to alleviate toxic fescue effects such as elevated body temperature.

“Shades can be built relatively inexpensively, or paddocks can be set up in a way that natural shade is available like large trees, high brush rows, etc.,” he said.

Philipp offers other options for the next few months, including: Establish a summer annual grass such as pearl millet or sorghum-sudangrass to take pressure of the fescue and reducing toxicity, while providing forage diversity, but watch out for high nitrate rates in pearl millet and prussic acid in sorghum-sudan species.

There is usually a large forage gap anyway during summer, so planting a summer forage crop make economic sense Another key to maintaining the health of livestock is being sure not to over-fertilize with nitrogen, because it will increase toxin concentrations in plants.

Excess N can also result from liberal poultry litter applications.

Always fertilize by soil test report.

Using fire to keep rangelands viable for grazing

By Dennis O’Brien, Agricultural Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) researchers are looking for ways to use “prescribed fire” to control a weed that is colonizing disturbed soils and overtaking western grazing land. When fully grown, the weed, called purple threeawn, has sharp prongs that make it undesirable to cattle.

When cattle have no other choices and are forced to eat purple threeawn as a staple of their diet, they fail to thrive. Range ecologist Lance Vermeire and range technician Dustin Strong, with the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Miles City, Montana, wanted to determine whether fire could reduce the abundance of purple threeawn and create more balanced ecosystems. ARS is USDA’s principal intramural scientific research agency, and this research supports the USDA priority of promoting international food security.

Carefully staged “prescribed fire” can reset a rangeland’s biological clock, breathe new life into an ecosystem, and give perennial, sod-forming grasses that are good sources of forage a better chance to take hold.

A key question is when to use fire. Most prescribed fires are set in rangelands during spring or fall, but a plant’s response to fire varies with its stage of development and activity level. Most native grasses in Montana are cool-season plants that have adapted to the natural cycle of frequent summer wildfires. They go dormant in the summer, making them less susceptible to summer fires. Purple threeawn, however, is a warm-season species that grows during the summer, which should make it more susceptible to summer fires.

In a study at two Montana sites, plots were either burned during the summer or fall or were not burned at all, and each of those treatments had either no nitrogen fertilizer or one of two levels of added nitrogen. Precipitation levels varied widely: The spring of 2011 saw record rainfall, but the spring of 2012 was one of the driest on record.

The results showed that while fall fires did reduce purple threeawn production, summer fires were much more effective, particularly after a wet spring. In comparison to the control plots, the weed’s overall biomass was reduced 90 percent by the summer fire and 73 percent by the fall fire after the wet spring, and 73 percent by the summer fire and 58 percent by the fall fire after the dry spring.

MT Water Supply Initiative

The Upper Missouri River Basin Advisory Council (UpMo BAC) has completed a draft report of recommendations it will forward to the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) in mid June. Before the report is submitted, however, a series of meetings will be conducted around the basin to allow the public to comment on the recommendations. Comments will be considered by the BAC as the report is finalized.

The Montana Water Supply Initiative project began during the summer of 2013, when Basin Advisory Councils were established in the Clark Fork, Yellowstone, Upper Missouri, and Lower Missouri river basins. The councils conducted public scoping meetings in the fall, and winnowed issues raised by the public down to the most pressing to guide the work of recommendation development. In January, the councils began the difficult process of finding solutions to water resource issues that exist now, and may arise in the future. The final recommendations development reports adopted by each of the four Basin Advisory Councils will assist DNRC staff in preparation of a state water plan that will be presented to the 2015 Montana Legislature.

Draft recommendations crafted by the UpMo BAC include: Enhance and support an integrated multi-agency Water Data system managed by NRIS; urge accurate completion of the ongoing water rights adjudication process; develop a comprehensive study and cost/benefit analysis of natural and built storage opportunities; expand support for locally led CDs and watershed groups; develop adaptive management strategies to respond to changes in climate and runoff; maintain or enhance instream flows; recognize the role of water in Montana’s growing economy; expand and maintain the network of streamflow gages; and develop local groundwater assessments at the watershed scale that support conjunctive management of water resources.

A digital copy of the complete draft report will be made available on the Upper Missouri River Water Supply Initiative website, at http://www.dnrc.mt.gov/mwsi, or you may contact Ann Schwend, Upper Missouri Basin Planner at aschwend@mt.gov.

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“How can you tell?” Clyde said.

“Well,” said Hank, “when he read the passage about turning water into wine, he demonstrated it using his still.” ##### On a long overdue visit to his hometown, Bruce tried to get to know his nephew better.

“So, Johnny, what do you think you’ll be once you graduate?”

Johnny thought for a while, then replied, “An old man.”

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Discovering western Washington grains in your glass

By Washington State University Extension the cool nights, long summer days, and rain We may not think of western Washington means that grains grown in western Washfor grain production, but think again. Think ington don’t experience drought stress and not only of bread, but of beer and booze as therefore have a low protein content. “This well and you can see the possibilities for a is wonderful for distilling and brewing,” thriving Pacific Northwest specialty grain Carpenter said. “Low protein grain can only industry. be grown in six places in the world. One of “If you come to Skagit Valley to look at them is here.” the tulips, you probably don’t notice that Carpenter and his partners are buildthere’s 15,000 acres of wheat and barley ing the first custom malting enterprise in in this valley,” said Stephen Jones, wheat Washington to support craft brewing and breeder and director of the Washington State distilling, based on this fact. “We’re cusUniversity (WSU) Mount Vernon Research tom malting with a profile that each grain Center. Grains like wheat and barley are needs.” The idea for Skagit Valley Maltimportant for maintaining soil health when ing rose from a desire to see agriculture in they are grown as a rotation crop between Skagit Valley thrive. Carpenter and Jones cycles of the vegetable and flower crops estimate that the Skagit Valley could supthat are the bread and butter of Skagit Valport double what grows there now. Skagit ley farmers.

Valley Malting Company’s 11,000-squareJones and his research team at the WSU foot malting facility, scheduled to come on Mount Vernon Bread Lab in the Skagit Valline in 2014, is designed to produce 2500 ley are using traditional breeding methods to to 3000 tons per year of finished malt. This develop and test contemporary and historic may sound like a lot, but according to Carvarieties of wheat, barley and oats. They penter it would serve only five percent of are developing grain varieties that are not the microbreweries currently in the state. only suited to the maritime climate of the Finkel, a former wine merchant who Skagit River delta, but that offer unique helped put Washington state wines on the qualities that commodity grain production map, thinks there’s plenty of room to furhas left behind. ther improve the craft brewing industry in What they are discovering is terroir: Washington by working with farmers to flavors that reflect the soil, water, and cliproduce locally malted grain. He believes mate of the Skagit Valley, flavors that are that customers will soon demand beer made uniquely tied to place. This discovery is a with locally grown and malted barley. Other revelation to farmers, chefs, millers, artisan breweries, including Fremont Brewing bakers, and craft brewers and distillers who, Company and Elysian Brewing, both in along with Jones, hope to usher in a renaisSeattle, are interested in malt produced in sance of grain in western Washington. the Skagit Valley.

Growing demand Spirits of experimentation The WSU Bread Lab recently has enjoyed its share of the limelight among chefs and Malted barley is also the heart and soul of bakers nationally and internationally. The single malt whiskey, which is produced by lab is one of the only places in the country essentially making beer and then distilling where non-commodity wheat growers can it into the final golden product. have their grain tested for bread suitability.

Emerson Lamb is the president and coThe lab currently tests grain from seven founder of the family-owned Westland Disdifferent states plus Washington. But Washtillery in Seattle, which now claims the title ington craft brewers and distillers are also of the first single malt whiskey distillery in paying close attention to WSU’s research Washington and the largest in North Amerwith grains grown west of the Cascades. ica, producing 1200 liters daily, six days a At the same time that artisan bread was week. With a relatively long history of craft emerging as a trend in the late 20th century, brewing in the state, Lamb was astonished the Pacific Northwest was becoming a hotthat a single malt whiskey distillery had yet bed for craft beer, a trend that has grown to be established in a state that boasts two into an estimated $440 million industry world class barley growing regions – Skagit in Washington today. Demand for locally Valley and the Palouse. grown products has set the stage for craft In Washington, far from the traditional brewing and distilling industries to capitalland of single malt whiskey, Lamb feels it ize on the flavor of western Washington is very important that his product reflect its wheat and barley. And with changes to place of origin. “That’s why we’re really Washington liquor laws in 2008, the timing excited to work with Skagit Valley Malting. couldn’t be better.

We can be hyper-local with flavor,” he said.

The state now allows for small batch Roasting and kilning the grain in the malting distilling (up to 60,000 gallons a year) and process is what creates the palette of flavors requires that 50% of the raw ingredients a distiller can work with, Lamb explained. be grown in Washington, a rule intended But he also emphasized that climate and to benefit farmers and the state’s economy. grain variety affect kernel size and husk The Washington State Liquor Control Board thickness and these also offer important began recording sales data for the nascent contributions to flavor in whiskey. craft distilling industry in 2011. Since then, As a small distiller, Lamb has the flexibiltotal sales are estimated at $9.2 million. ity to produce single batch, single varietal, The heart and soul of beer or even single farm whiskeys. He embraces Charles Finkel knows very well that a spirit of experimentation and is grateful malted barley is the heart and soul of beer. to find that same spirit at WSU in Mount Finkel is the founder and owner of Pike Vernon. “We see science and academia Place Brewing Company, one of the first pushing the envelope in terms quality and five microbreweries established in Washingconsistency. What’s so exciting about that ton in the late 80s. “A prayer was answered is that whiskey is ready for it,” Lamb said. when the Skagit Valley Malting Company Options for all was conceived, a local malting company Research coming out of WSU Mount Vergeared for craft brewing,” Finkel said. non, is shifting the way Dave Hedlin, an orSkagit Valley Malting Company is just ganic and conventional vegetable grower in down the road from the WSU Mount VerLa Conner, Washington, thinks about grownon Research Center. The company’s coing grain. “It’s changing the way we look at founder, Wayne Carpenter, explained that continued on page b39

Links between fertilizers and greenhouse gas emissions

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Discovering western Washington grains in your glass

By Ann Perry, Agricultural Research Service Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are learning more about the mechanics of how nitrogen fertilizers contribute to the development of greenhouse gases. These studies, conducted by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) soil scientist Rodney Venterea, support the USDA priority of responding to global climate change. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency.

Nitrous oxide can absorb 300 times more radiation than carbon dioxide. After the application of nitrogen fertilizers, soil microbes can convert nitrogen into nitrate and then into nitrous oxide. However, Venterea suspected nitrous oxide emissions are even more strongly correlated with levels of nitrite, another form of nitrogen that is not commonly measured. continued on page b40

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grains here in the valley,” Hedlin said.

In the past, farmers focused on growing grain as a rotation crop as cheaply as possible. “Now it’s, how can you grow it organically or conventionally, to get these attributes that are desirable?” Hedlin said.

He is thrilled to have more market options for his grain crops beyond animal feed.

Steve Jones and Wayne Carpenter envision a western Washington grain economy that offers more options for everyone. With a strong desire to create market alternatives that are tied to place, the components are lining up – research to produce and test grains that farmers

can grow for added value, more varieties brewers and distillers can select for custom malting, passionate entrepreneurs along the supply chain, and the resulting libations that impart local flavor and pride of place.

The next time you visit Skagit Valley, look for the wheat or barley growing between the vegetable and tulip fields and take note. It could be the next biggest thing since sliced bread.

Learn more about research happening at the WSU Mount Vernon Research and Extension Center: http://mtvernon.wsu. edu/research.html.

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Increased flows from Tiber Dam may help pallid sturgeon

By Bruce Auchly, MFWP Marias River flows coming out of Tiber Dam in June will increase sharply to see if mimicking nature can help endangered pallid sturgeon reproduce.

The plan, put together by the federal Bureau of Reclamation, Montana State University and Fish, Wildlife and Parks, will push spring runoff out of Lake Elwell, also known as Tiber Reservoir, from 1,200 cubic feet per second to 5,000 cfs in late June then drop slowly.

“The idea,” says Anne Tews, FWP fisheries biologist, “is to see if pallid sturgeon in the Missouri River will respond to the increased flows by swimming up the Marias and spawning.

We already know that shovelnose sturgeon, a close relative, respond to increased tributary flows from the Marias.”

Pallid sturgeon evolved with the mountain snowmelt runoff that would swell the Missouri River each spring. With increased river flows, pallids moved hundreds of miles upstream each spring in search of sandy shoals and gravel bars for spawning.

Their fertilized eggs would sink and stick to the river bottom for a few days as the embryo developed. Then, as larva, the tiny creatures would drift downstream for a couple of weeks and, it’s believed, slightly more than one hundred miles until they developed small tails and swam into estuaries and side channels to find food and grow.

Now, the Missouri River upstream of Fort Peck Dam does not have enough free-flowing habitat for the fish to survive.

The larval typically drift into Fort Peck Reservoir where they sink and smother. But if they can be induced to spawn in the Marias, the additional miles may help them survive, Tews says.

Starting May 29, flows coming out of Tiber Dam will increase about 500 cfs a day until reaching 4,000 cfs about June 3. The 4,000 cfs rate will remain constant for about a week, then increase to 5,000 cfs by about June 13. The 5,000 cfs flow will remain for 10 days and will result in a river stage increase of about 3.3 feet above the current river level.

Afterward, the flow coming out of Tiber will decrease about 500 cfs each day until it reaches 1,000 cfs about July 1.

In preparation for the increased flows, fisheries biologists have put radio transmitters in 25 pallids and 90 shovelnose sturgeon. The fish will be monitored at stationary receivers on shore, which will tabulate each fish as it swims by.

Many of these pallids are from a release of hatchery raised, 1-year-old fish in 1998, which are just now reaching sexual maturity.

“Because of this year’s high snowpack and potential for increased runoff,” Tews says, “it seemed like a good year to work with an MSU graduate student and try this. The Marias River flows are going to be elevated anyway this year, with this plan they will just come out of Tiber Dam at a higher rate for a shorter period. This is good for native fish.”

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Venterea conducted a study in maize over two growing seasons that examined the effects of different nitrogen fertilizer sources and application methods on nitrous oxide. The fertilizers were conventional urea, polymer-coated urea, urea infused with microbial inhibitors, and a 50/50 mixture of conventional urea and urea with inhibitors.

Venterea’s results indicated that nitrous oxide emissions were strongly linked to soil nitrite levels, which accounted for 44 to 73 percent of the variation in nitrous oxide emissions.

The results also showed that the lowest levels of nitrite and nitrous oxide occurred with the fertilizer that contained ureainfused microbial inhibitors. The 50/50 mixture also reduced both nitrite and nitrous oxide.

Venterea believes that nitrite can produce nitrous oxide quickly under a broader range of conditions, especially when soil is in an oxygenated condition, which it tends to be most of the time except following large rainfall events.

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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 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 2006 New Holland TG210 MFD, 170 PTO hp, 3-point, 1000 PTO, 4 remotes, 6621 hours.........................................................$65,900 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 2009 New Holland LM5040 telehandler, 2600 hours............$65,900 Degelman 5700 12-ft. front blade with John Deere 700 series mounts..............................................................................$12,900 Kelly B-60 3-point mount backhoe............................................$6700 Buhler 1080 Catz 3-point snowblower......................................$2300 GID CBSF2028 clamp on bale spear..........................................$650

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

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Pyrolysis processes for bio-oil production simplified

By Ann Perry, Agricultural Research Service Innovations at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are bringing researchers one step closer to developing “green” biofuel production systems farmers can use to meet on-farm energy needs, or to produce renewable fuels for commercial markets. These findings by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists Charles Mullen and Akwasi Boateng promote the USDA priority of finding new bioenergy sources. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency.

Fast pyrolysis is the process of rapidly heating biomass from wood, plants and other carbon-based materials at high temperatures without oxygen. Using pyrolysis to break down tough feedstocks produces three things: biochar, a gas, and bio-oils that are refined to make “green” gasoline.

The bio-oils are high in oxygen, making them acidic and unstable, but the oxygen can be removed by adding catalysts during pyrolysis. Although this adds to production costs and complicates the process, the resulting bio-oil is more suitable for use in existing energy infrastructure systems as a “drop-in” transportation fuel that can be used as a substitute for conventional fuels.

In 2013, the ARS team filed a patent application for a new pyrolysis process called Tail Gas Reactive Pyrolysis (TGRP), which removes much of the oxygen from bio-oils without the need for added catalysts. The team conducted a pilot-scale study using three types of biofeedstock with different characteristics: oak, switchgrass, and pressed pennycress seeds.

The researchers modified the standard pyrolysis process by gradually replacing nitrogen gas in the processing chamber with the gases produced during pyrolysis. The TGRP process was very effective in lowering oxygen levels and acidity, and no additional catalysts were needed.

Bio-oils produced from oak and switchgrass by the new process had considerably higher energy content than those produced by conventional fast pyrolysis. The energy content of the oak bio-oil was 33.3 percent higher and contained about two-thirds of the energy contained in gasoline. The energy content for switchgrass was 42 percent higher, slightly less than three-fourths of the energy content of gasoline.

The scientists, who work at the ARS Eastern Regional Research Center in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, published results from their research in 2013 in Energy & Fuels.

2014 N.D. 4-H state air rifle match winners named

By NDSU Extension Service The senior Cass County team of Joesph Frisinger, Skylar Schafer, Ryan Biewer and Taylor Pederson took top team honors in the 2014 4-H state air rifle match held in Devils Lake.

Maria Rosa-Nieves of Ramsey County was the top individual scorer in the senior division with 509, Brandon Alexander of Ramsey County placed second with a score of 410 and Reid Fossen of Stutsman County received third place with a score of 380.

The 2014 4-H state air rifle match was one of three discipline matches in which senior age division participants may compete to qualify for the 2015 4-H National Invitational Match. The other two discipline matches are archery and shotgun.

Youth age 8 to 10 are beginners and age 11 to 13 are in the junior division in the air rifle match. The senior division is for youth 14 to 18 years old. The competition is limited to sporter class air rifles.

Beginners participated in a 40-shot bench-rest competition for a possible score of 400. The junior and senior teams competed in a three-position, (prone, kneeling and standing) event, performing 20 shots in each position for a potential score of 600.

The junior division air rifle team champions were Jacob Vaagen, Peter Wang, Christopher Shepherd and Zachary Ohma of Ramsey County. The individual high score was shared by Vaagen and Will Peckham of Stutsman County, with 396. Wang took second place with a score of 375, with third place going to Kooper Hahn Shagena from Cass County, who earned a score of 367.

The Ramsey County team of Jenna Gerhardt, Rachel Alexander, Gage Meyer and Collin Lee claimed the top team honors in the beginner division. Gerhardt was the individual top scorer with 335, Rachel Alexander placed second with a score of 329 and Meyer finished in the third spot with 316.

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A team from MSU-Western Triangle Agricultural Research Center working on entomopathogenic nematodes (Standing L to R: Dr. Brian Thompson and Dr. Gadi V.P. Reddy and sitting L to R: Kayla Troester, Taylor Judisch, Morgan Fowler)

Entomopathogenic Nematodes (EPNs) for Management of Insect Pests in Montana

By Drs. Gadi V.P. Reddy and Brian Thompson, Montana State University, Western Triangle Ag Research Center

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Nematodes are microscopic un-segmented worms that inhabit environments ranging from fresh water to salt water, soil, digestive tracts, plants and even polar ice caps. Some of the better known nematodes are parasites of humans and our crops. However, there are also numerous species of beneficial nematodes that infect soil borne insects and are capable of significantly reducing pest insect populations. Nematodes that infect insects are commonly referred to as entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs). EPNs help growers by killing insects and reducing their overall population (i.e. ‘biological control’). EPNs naturally occur in most soils, but can also be purchased and introduced to supplement native populations. EPNs that infect insects don’t infect humans, birds or mammals. Because of these characteristics, as well as their ease of mass production and exemption from EPA registration, a number of commercial enterprises produce these beneficial nematodes as biological “insecticides” for use in home and commercial agriculture.

Research initiated at the Montana State University Western Triangle Agricultural Research Center in Conrad, MT is looking into the use of EPNs for control of insect pests of wheat, barley and canola in Montana. Many of the pests affecting these crops have soil dwelling stages or are concealed within the plant for a significant period of time making them difficult or in some cases impossible to control with conventional pesticides. Dr. Gadi V.P. Reddy, Superintendent and Entomologist/Insect Ecologist, and Dr. Brian Thompson, Entomologist/ Postdoctoral Research Scientist, have initiated a research program evaluating the effectiveness of EPNs for the control of emerging and existing insect pests on these crops as part of an existing integrated pest management (IPM) program. Results from this research are being disseminated through MSU Extension Agents to the local growers.

Nematodes have special attributes that enable them to act in areas where conventional pesticides may not. For example, nematodes applied to soil or plant material actively search for insect prey. Searching nematodes are even capable of penetrating living plant tissue in search of their insect hosts. Once EPNs find the insect, the nematodes burrow into the body of the insect through the mouth, anus, spiracles, or

sometimes by puncturing directly through the cuticle of the insect. The nematodes kill insect hosts by releasing a bacterial partner (symbiont) into the body of the insect. EPN infected insects die within ~48hrs of infection. The EPNs then feed and reproduce inside the dead insect. Once the insides of insect cadaver have been completely consumed the nematodes (infective juveniles) bust from the cadaver and begin searching for a new host. The infective juveniles do not feed, mate, or develop. Each insect host may produce up to 500,000 new infective juvenile nematodes ready infect the next host.

How do EPNs work for the wheat stem sawfly and other insect pests?

Many growers and the general public are wondering how EPNs will cause mortality to the wheat stem sawfly larvae, which live inside the stem of wheat plants and other grasses. Another such deliberating point is that how EPNs will perform on solid stem versus hollow stem wheat varieties.

Dr. David I. Shapiro-Ilan, Research Entomologist, USDA-ARS, Fruit and Tree Nut Research Unit, Byron, Georgia has researched the use of EPN for biological control of wood-boring insects in fruit trees where EPNs penetrate into insect galleries in wood to infect wood-boring insects.

Similarly, larvae of the wheat stem sawfly feed internally on wheat plants. Research

by Drs Reddy and Thompson aims to determine whether EPNs will search out and kill wheat stem sawfly in the plant. This research could yield an important new tool for growers in controlling the wheat stem sawfly. The rate of EPNs application considered to be a minimum standard for most pests is ~1.5 billion nematodes per acre (~250,000 per m2).

Early results with EPNs Last year pilot projects showed encouraging results for control of wheat stem sawfly.

These results, published in the Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2014, 6: 1-9 showed EPNs significantly reduced damage caused by wheat stem sawfly. As a result yields were increased compared to plots that did not receive EPNs. In a similar study, work with EPNs showed promising results for control of the canola flea beetle (Journal of Economic Entomology 2014, 107: 661666). Damage caused by Phyllotreta crucifcontinued on page c12

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UNITS AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL OR SALE

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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

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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

(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 1999 Massey Ferguson 220 windrower, diesel, cab, air conditioning, 25-ft. double swath draper head.

Good condition.................................. Just Traded

2012 Apache 1020 sprayer, 1000 gallon tank, 100-ft. booms, Autoboom (eyes), Accuboom, Smart Trax auto steer, inductor, low hours............... $189,500

2011 Apache 1020 sprayer, 1000 gallon tank, 100-ft. boom, Autoboom (wheels), Accuboom, Smart Trax auto steer, Viper Pro monitor, low hours.$189,500

2011 Case IH 235 Magnum MFD, luxury cab, 3-pt., dual PTO, 4 remotes, Auto Guide ready, 600/70R30 fronts, 800/70R38 rears, Case IH L790 loader, 580 hours. Tractor is in like new condition.... $159,500

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 tires. Very good condition......................... $12,900 Vermeer 605F round baler, twine.................... $1995 2000 Apache 890 Plus self-propelled sprayer, Cummins engine 200 hp, 60/90-ft. booms, 850 gallon New Holland 688 round baler, net/twine.......Just In tank, EZ-Steer auto guide, Auto Boom, Raven Auto 1992 New Holland 660 round baler, Bale Command, rate, excellent rubber. Very good condition........... net wrap...................................................... $8995 .......................................................... Just Traded Case IH SRX160 suspended boom 132-ft. sprayer, USED COMBINES Raven Auto Rate, 1600 gallon tank, 4 ball valves, induction cone.......................................... $36,500 Flexi-Coil System 67XL sprayer, 120-ft. wheel boom........................................................ $19,900 Case IH 7010, fully loaded, nice condition................ Flexi-Coil System 67XL sprayer, 114-ft. wheel boom, Auto Rate, 2 sets of nozzles.......... $19,900 .......................................................... Just Traded Flexi-Coil System 67XL suspended boom sprayer, Case IH 7010, yield/moisture monitor, rock trap.......

1600 gallon water tank, 90-ft. booms, Auto-Rate, ...................................................................Just In foam marker, rinse tank............................ $34,500

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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

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USED AIR DRILLS

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

New Holland Air Drills Arriving 1-45-ft. on the lot

1-51-ft. on the lot

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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USED SEEDING EQUIPMENT

Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., 12” spacing, rubber covered packer wheels, 2320 cart. Tag #13394.... $45,000

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

1997 Concord 3000, 40-ft., 12” spacing, 2000 tow behind tank. Cut Bank. Tag #13018......... $18,000 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 1995 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., 12” spacing, 1” tips, new hoses. Tag #13461................................... $47,500 (2) 1995 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., 12” spacing, 4” rubber press wheels, 2320 carts. Tag #13624, #13625.

Each......................................................... $50,000 2000 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., 9” spacing, 3450 cart.

Tag #14491.............................................. $71,000 2009 John Deere 1830 hoe drill, 61-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot, VW points 3” spread, 430 bushel 1910 cart. Tag #14492........................... $219,000 2011 John Deere 1830 hoe drill, 57-ft., 12” spacing, 5 section, 430 bushel tow behind 1910 cart. Cut Bank. Tag #13597.................................. $155,000 Morris 7240, 49-ft., 12” spacing, 1” carbide tips, 3.5” press wheels, 7240 cart. Choteau. Tag #12800.... ................................................................. $18,000 2006 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot, 3450 tow between cart. Tag #13876.......... ................................................................. $10,000

2001 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., 12” spacing, semipneumatic packers, 3” carbide tips, 3450 cart. Cut Bank. Tag #9912...................................... $63,500 1996 Flexi-Coil 5000, 50-ft., single shoot, primary blockage, 2320 cart. Tag #13987............. $45,000 2013 John Deere 1910 cart, 350 bushel, 8 run, 10” auger, variable rate, tow behind. Tag #14435....... ................................................................. $67,500 John Deere 9350 box drill. Ready to work. Tag #12568........................................................ $8300 1992 Concord 5612, 56-ft., 12” spacing, 3 rank drill, AtomJet 1” carbide openers, 3000 tow behind cart.

Cut Bank. Tag #12723.............................. $20,000 Concord 6012, 60-ft., walk tandem packers, hydraulic drive fan, single shoot, tow behind cart. Tag #11856..................................................... $24,000 1995 Concord 6012, 60-ft., 12” spacing, 300 bushel tow behind cart. Cut Bank. Tag #13236... $50,000

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 2000 Flexi-Coil 5000, 51-ft., 9” spacing, 3.5” steel press wheels, double shoot, 3450 cart. Tag #1469....................................................... $63,500 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., 9” spacing, steel press wheels, primary blockage, 3450 tow between cart.

Tag #9877................................................ $68,900 2012 John Deere 1830 hoe drill, 50-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot, 1910 cart with only 5000 acres. Cut Bank. Tag #14434.................................. $190,000 2013 John Deere 1890 disc drill, 60-ft., 10” spacing, all run blockage, dual casters surround, 430 bushel cart. Tag #13788.................................... $262,350 2013 John Deere 1890 disc drill, 60-ft., 7.5” spacing, extended wear seed boots, all run blockage, 550 bushel 1910 cart. Tag #14338................ $265,000

USED SPRAYING EQUIPMENT 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, windscreens. Cut Bank. Tag #13221.......$10,000 2007 TopAir 2400, 132-ft., 2400 gallon tank, Topcon controller, Raven auto boom. Tag #12737.$59,000 2010 Summers Ultimate, 100-ft., new arrival. Call Conrad store for more details. Tag #14246.......... ................................................................$34,000 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 2009 John Deere 4930, 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, 5 sensor leveling system, Xenon lighting. Tag John Deere 4830, 100-ft., 1000 gallon tank, hydrau- NYB pickup sprayer, 60-ft., 440 Raven control, triple #11631...................................................$225,000 lic tread adjust, 3 sensor boom trac, fence row nozzle bodies, hydraulic tiplift, 2” bottom fill. Tag 2010 John Deere 4930, Xenon lighting, wheel slip nozzles. Tag #13748.............................. $196,500 #13738........................................................ $6500 control, deluxe cab. Tag #14025...........$229,000 John Deere 4940, 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzle spacChoteau ing, 5 sensor leveling system. Tag #13636..........

AFTER HOURS SALES: 1-866-466-5741; ..............................................................$345,000 Jack Hadcock 271-7839 2013 John Deere 4940, 120-ft. booms, high flow 406-466-5741 or 899-5657 solution pump, Boom Trac 5 leveling system. Tag Conrad Burke McCormick 873-2813 #13733..................................................$340,000 or 450-3606 1-877-278-5531; Loral Magnum III 3 wheel, 90-ft. booms, 2000 gallon Dan Lannen 590-4488 tank, Cummins engine. Tag #13284........$15,000 406-278-5531 Jake Han 450-3605 2000 Nitro 275, 104-ft. booms, 1200 gallon tank, Cut Bank Joe Flesch 239-2660 autotrac. Cut Bank. Tag #11425..............$95,000 1-800-273-5530; Jim Orr 289-0744 2012 John Deere 4830, swath control, 5 sensor Pat Wheeler 450-1704 boom adjustment, 1000 gallon tank. Tag #14244.

406-873-5505 ..............................................................$240,000 Barry MacGillivray 590-4703 2008 John Deere 4930, 120-ft. booms, 15” nozzle Neil McCormick 470-2927 http://www.frontlineag.com spacing, SF1 autotrac, swath control. Tag Mark Eney 539-0803 #13807..................................................$170,000

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USED TRACTORS

Big Bud 460/30, Montana made, Detroit diesel, cab, 4 SCV’s. Tag #10890............................... $53,000

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...........

1998 New Holland TV140, dual PTO’s on cab end, ............................................................... $104,000 3 remotes, auxiliary hydraulic pump. Tag #13011. 2010 Case IH Puma 195 MFWD, CVT powershift ................................................................. $65,000 transmission, 4 SCV’s, loader/grapple. Cut Bank.

1977 John Deere 4630, cab, PowerShift, 1000 PTO. Tag #13147............................................ $123,886 Arriving soon. Tag #14200....................... $19,500 2012 John Deere 7330 Premium MFWD, 96” rear 2005 John Deere 6715 MFWD, cab, PowrQuad, 2 axle, 20 speed AutoQuad transmission, 3 SCV’s, SCV’s, self leveling loader. Choteau. Tag #14042. air seat, premium lighting. Tag #12029.. $152,582 ................................................................. $59,150 1996 John Deere 8200 MFWD, cab with heat & air 1998 New Holland TV140 bidirectional, dual PTO conditioning, 3 SCV’s, 1000 PTO, 30 gpm hydraulic and 3-pt. hitch on cab end, 3 remotes for loader. pump. Tag #12205................................... $66,000 Cut Bank. Tag #14327.............................. $35,000 Massey Ferguson 2675 2WD, heat & air condition1965 International F706, 76 hp, gas, cab, heater, ing in cab, 103 hp PTO, 3-pt., 3 SCV’s, 24 speed 8-ft. bucket. Choteau. Tag #14273.............. $6500 powershift transmission, Massey Ferguson 246 2012 John Deere 6170R, deluxe cab, partial Powloader. Choteau. Tag #11973................... $16,000 erShift, AutoTrac, 4 SCV’s, H380 loader. Tag Agco 8610 MFWD, 103 hp, Westendorf TA28 loader/ #13943................................................... $153,000 grapple. Choteau. Tag #14279................. $27,000 John Deere 7200R MFWD, cab, IVT transmission, 4 1970 John Deere 4020 2WD, 2 SCV’s, 6.6 diesel SCV’s, 63cc hydraulic pump, dual PTO, 3-pt. and engine. In great shape. Cut Bank. Tag #13957..... more. Tag #13856.................................. $195,000 ................................................................. $15,000 1993 John Deere 7700 MFWD, cab, PowerShift, 3-pt. 1993 John Deere 7600 MFWD, cab, PowerShift hitch, 3 remotes, duals, 740 loaderTag #14151.... transmission, dual PTO, 3 SCV’s, 740 self leveling ................................................................. $49,000 loader, grapple. Tag #14201..................... $43,900 1999 John Deere 8300 MFWD, 32 gpm hydraulic pump, 3 SCV’s, 1000 PTO, 3-pt. hitch. Tag #14535..................................................... $65,000

1977 Case 885, open station, 2WD, synchro, hydraulic out in rear, PTO. Tag #14387.................. $5500 2003 John Deere 7920 MFWD, IVT transmission, front and rear PTO’s, 3-pt., 4 SCV’s. Choteau. Tag #14415................................................... $128,500 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 2013 John Deere 8310R, HID lighting, leather, CommandView premium cab, duals. Tag #14428........ ............................................................... $287,000 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

More tractors arriving daily

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 COMBINES

1992 John Deere 9600, chopper, spreader, John Deere 930R rigid header with pickup reel. Tag #13164..................................................... $55,000 2005 Cat 670, includes header. Call for more details.

Tag #14437............................................ $135,000 2001 John Deere 9750 STS, yield monitor, 930 header included. Cut Bank. Tag #14185.. $92,000 2012 John Deere S670, premium radio and cab, HID lighting package, 640 header. Tag #14013........... ............................................................... $380,000 1997 Case IH 2188, good tires, Maurer unloading auger extension. Tag #10674................... $55,000 2010 Case IH 7120 Call Cut Bank store for more details. Tag #13146................................ $226,500

2001 John Deere 9750, 20-ft. unload auger, twin disk straw spreader with chaffer. Choteau. Tag #8982. ............................................................... $120,000

2002 Massey Ferguson 8780XP, chopper, includes 12-ft. pickup header, draper header, pickup reel.

Tag #13103............................................ $102,000

2003 John Deere 9750, includes 936 draper, trans1982 John Deere 7720, spreader, chaffer, 24-ft. headport, pickup reel, reel fore/aft. Tag #13786............ er, pickup reel, 212 pickup header. Tag #13084.... ............................................................... $135,400 ................................................................. $12,800 2005 John Deere 9860, sidehill package, HID light2006 John Deere 9760, had alot of work done to it ing, has 2 headers, 973 & 914 pickup. New arrival. for 2011, ready for the field. Tag #12801.$190,000 Choteau. Tag #14603............................. $199,000 2004 John Deere 9860, harvest monitor, general 2013 John Deere S670 premium cab and radio, purpose chaffer, high capacity unloading auger, AutoTrac complete, extended wear rotor, power 936 draper header. Tag #12566............. $219,000 tailboard. Tag #13823............................. $340,000 2012 John Deere S680, premium cab and radio, 1980 John Deere 7720, included 224 header with HID lighting, ProDrive with HarvestSmart, fine cut batt reel. Call Choteau store for more details. Tag chopper. Tag #13534.............................. $360,000 #14568......................................................$11,700

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 Many more in stock and more arriving soon

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

USED TURF EQUIPMENT 2009 Artic Cat XTX700 UTV, winch, manual box, soft cab.............................................................. $7700 2010 John Deere 620i UTV, poly roof, windshield, manual box. Tag #10888............................. $8800 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 John Deere SB59 snowblower, 59”, 3-pt. It could snow, again. Tag #10328............................ $2000

Club Car TRX carryall, 2WD, manual dump. Choteau.

Tag #14266................................................. $2500

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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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

John Deere 550 XUV, Ancla XT tires, bench seat, manual lift kit. Cut Bank. Tag #12393.......... $8000 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....... .................................................................... $2895 2012 John Deere 62D 62” mid-mount mower, fits 2720 tractor. Tag #13420............................ $3200

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USED SWATHERS

2005 Case IH WDX1902, steel conditioner, RDX161 rotary header. Tag #13155....................... $62,500 2009 John Deere 4895, additonal lighting kit, includes 30-ft. draper header, tires all above 50%. Tag #13124................................................... $107,500 1998 MacDon 1900, 30-ft. draper header, batt reel.

Tag #14350................................................. $9500

2011 John Deere D450, under 300 hours. Well taken care of. Tag #14045................................. $89,000 John Deere A400 includes Honey Bee WS 36-ft. header. In great condition. Tag #13669.. $142,500 2012 MacDon M105, cab, air conditioning, includes a D60 header. Tag #11104..................... $156,750

1984 Hesston 6550, 16-ft. auger header. Call Cut Bank store for more details. Tag #13799.... $6500 2011 John Deere 2950, 30-ft. draper header, 16-ft. hay header. Tag #14354........................... $62,000 1999 John Deere 955 mower conditioner, rotary, tongue, 13/8 hookup, Impeller conditioner. Choteau.

Tag #14538.............................................. $12,000

USED ROUND BALERS

2012 John Deere 568, MegaWide Plus pickup, push bar, hydraulic pickup lift. Tag #13903....... $42,370

John Deere 567, surface wrap, 1000 PTO, wide pickup. Tag #10191.................................. $22,700

2001 John Deere 567, 1000 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift, push bar, wide pickup. Tag #13295.... $21,500 2013 John Deere 569 Premium, net wrap, 1000 2002 Case IH RBX562, good belts. Need to move.

PTO, push bar, baler automation. Choteau. Tag 2005 John Deere 567, twine/net wrap, MegaWide, Choteau. Tag #13218............................... $15,000 #99390508............................................... $47,900 push bar. Tag #13727............................... $21,000 2001 John Deere 567 Call Choteau for more details. 1995 New Holland 660, surface wrap, 540 PTO, 2006 John Deere 567, hydraulic pickup lift, less than hydraulic pickup lift. Choteau. Tag #12997. $6160 7000 bales. Tag #14050........................... $23,000 Tag #13139.............................................. $14,900 (2) 2009 John Deere 568, 1000 PTO, MegaWide 2008 Vermeer 605M, twine/net wrap, 1000 PTO, wide (2) 2012 John Deere 568, MegaWide pickup, push pickup, hydraulic push bar. Choteau. Tag #12860. bar, hydraulic pickup lift. Tag #13902 & #13903. pickup, pushbar. Tag #13288 & #13289. Each...... ................................................................. $18,500 Each......................................................... $42,370 ................................................................. $21,000

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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

4-H PARENTS & LEADERS

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Harvesting sunlight

By Bruce Anderson, UNL Forage Specialist Free for the taking. Free lunch. Absolutely no cost.

Something for nothing. Don’t you love it when you can get something for free?

Input costs keep rising. Seed, fertilizer, pesticides, fuel, hay, supplements, trucking – everything seems to get more expensive. But miraculously, the most important input is still free. The input I’m talking about is sunlight.

Grassland managers need to capitalize on free sunlight to be profitable. That’s especially important after receiving some good rain. With good moisture and the return of warm temperatures, pastures and rangeland are poised to grow rapidly.

Just because sunlight is free, though, don’t take it for granted. What we should take advantage of as much free sunlight as possible. As we capture more solar energy, our grazinglands become more productive and our livestock more profitable.

The only way to capture solar energy is with healthy, green leaves. The more land area completely covered by green leaves, the more sunlight that’s captured and converted into more grazable forage. This season, as you check your livestock and pastures, don’t just look over the pastures. Also look down. How much bare ground do you see? How much dead litter or brown, dying leaves? How much healthy, green leaf area? The more green, the better.

Improving the amount of green leaves capturing sunlight begins with proper stocking rate. Once that’s accomplished, avoid grazing too short. Move animals to new pastures while you still have lots of green leaves remaining to capture sunlight.

Then your plants will capture more sunlight, regrow more rapidly, and produce more forage for your animals to graze later on.

Entomopathogenic Nematodes (EPNs) continued from page c4

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erae (canola flea beetle) was reduced when EPNs were applied after sowing canola. A prophylactic strategy was attempted to control the early larval stages of flea beetles by application of EPNs at standard rates when early stages of the pest are present in the field.

These experiments show promise for a broad spectrum of control strategies Entomopathogenic nematode infective juvenile using nematodes in IPM. Nematodes into the future Tests to improve the effectiveness of EPNs in Montana are underway. EPNs are living organisms that are sensitive to environmental stress. The primary concern and determinant of nematode survival and thus their effectiveness are desiccation (drying) and UV light. In this vein, research into protective coatings that promote nematode survival are scheduled for the summer of 2014. EPNs and other biological control agents, such as predatory insects, parasitic insects and pathogenic fungi, are attractive options for insect pest control. Biological control organisms are relatively easy to produce, non-toxic, target specific, and actively search out their target hosts. For these reasons biological controls are an attractive addition to IPM strategies in Montana and across the region. In addition to sawflies and flea beetles, EPNs may also be effective against orange wheat blossom midge and alfalfa weevil or virtually any soil-borne insect, though further research is badly needed on these insects.

On the other hand, wireworms are a difficult pest to control with EPNs because the usual routes of entry used by EPNs may be inaccessible. The production of nematode technology by major chemical producers (e.g. BASF) and smaller specialized producers means EPNs are already available to virtually any grower interested in adopting this technology.

The present research on nematodes was funded by the Montana Wheat and Barley Committee. The EPNs for the current work are being supplied by BASF Specialty Products through Jennifer Bergh, Market Development Specialist for the Western region (jennifer.bergh@basf.com). For additional information, please contact Dr. Gadi V.P. Reddy or Dr. Brian Thompson at 406-278-7707.

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4-H’ers learn about promising aviation careers

By Denise Ruttan, Oregon State University Tom Frazier has seen his fair share of pilots pass through eastern Oregon’s Ontario Municipal Airport, which he owns and operates. Although they fly a variety of aircraft – including single-engine planes, medical helicopters, corporate jets and crop dusters – he has noticed that they have one thing in common.

“These pilots are all my age, in their mid-60s,” Frazier said.

That worries him because not enough young people are being groomed to replace them, he said.

It’s more than small, regional airports that are observing a labor shortage. The national commercial airline industry, too, is uneasy about the scarcity of young pilots coming up through the ranks. Boeing, for example, said there would soon be “unprecedented” demand for personnel to fly and maintain tens of thousands of new commercial jets in its 2013 Pilot and Technician Outlook. This major aerospace company projected a need for 498,000 new commercial airline pilots and 556,000 new maintenance technicians over the next 20 years.

What’s more, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipated the industry would likely lose 800 pilots in the next 10 years, largely to retirements.

Aiming to change that, Frazier contacted the Oregon State University (OSU) Extension Service’s 4-H youth development program in Malheur County and offered to start an aviation club.

“I felt that if we could get kids interested in aviation at a young age, when they got to college they would be in a good position to know what they needed to do to train for a career in aviation,” he said.

4-H youth educator Barbara Brody jumped at the opportunity. So in 2012, Brody created a club dedicated to science, engineering and career exploration. It’s open to children as young as kindergarten, who might construct paper airplanes.

Older youth up to 12th grade learn about careers from guest speakers in jobs ranging from pilots to smoke jumpers. Youth might also assemble model rockets and tour airports.

It’s been an eye-opening experience for Brody as well as the kids. She’s an experienced 4-H educator but did not come from an aviation industry background.

“I’ve learned that there are so many industries connected to aviation, not just aerospace,” Brody said. “All these big companies, including many in the agricultural industry, have corporate jets that need pilots and mechanics. And there are the medical helicopters that need medics and technicians.”

Brody leads a core circle of 13 youth who opened their club to the community April 5. More than 60 community members flocked to the club’s Aerospace Field Day. Attendees built and launched rockets, stared wide-eyed at corporate jets and helicopters, chatted with pilots and mechanics and witnessed helicopters blast off.

Experiences like this spark the excitement of siblings Braden and Jaylee Tschida, 8 and 10, for science and engineering. They joined the club a year ago.

“It has always been a big deal to drive by the airports and watch the planes take off and land, so the next logical step was to check out what else goes on at the airport,” said their grandmother, Jan Tschida. “The kids attend a private school, so it gave them the opportunity to meet others in town their ages.

They met new 4-H’ers, those with different interests than the livestock kids they already have contact with.”

The club has also provided insight into a new field for 14-year-old Shelby Wintle.

“It’s made me more aware of all the jobs in aviation. Flying is only part of it. We learned about the parts of the airplane and toured different planes,” said Shelby, who is considering a career as an airplane mechanic.

Those stories are good news to Tom Frazier. Technology is changing so fast in the industry that up-and-comers must adapt quickly, he said.

“We’ve got to start with young kids who will develop the mindset for it and get excited about pursuing careers in aviation,” Frazier said.

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Agritourism growing part of travel industry

By Lynette Hintze, Flathead Business Journal, Daily Interlake Agritourism is a growing segment of the a Montana Department of Agriculture Phone (406) 372-3202, Kremlin, Montana tourism industry worldwide, and in a place Growth Through Agriculture grant and like the Flathead Valley it’s dovetailing the program has partnered with several more and more into local farm operations. economic development and farmer groups.

“Montana is a perfect place for authentic His background in the Netherlands’ growBEVERAGE experiences,” said Pat McGlynn, Montana ing agritourism industry is providing a State University Extension Agent for Flatwealth of knowledge to local farmers. In TRAILER head County.

“It links in so much with what the Netherlands a quarter of all farms offer 38-ft. Excellent condition Montana is doing already by focusing on products and services to visitors, and close Phone the geo-traveler.” to half of all Dutch people say they visit a (406) 799-6923 Agritourism is defined most broadly as farm at least once a year. any agriculturally based operation or activFischer created a curriculum that is now ity that brings visitors to a farm or ranch. It being used in Bozeman, Ronan and the Bitcan be as simple as offering guests a spare teroot Valley, McGlynn pointed out. bedroom at a ranch house and letting them “I have been working with the Kalispell toss hay to the cattle, or as unique as cow Chamber’s agriculture committee. I’ve cuddling or Spartan Race-style farm suralso been conducting horticulture research vival competitions. designed to bolster wineries, breweries – Fork Lifts – Places in Vermont offer barn loft stays, and distilleries that will eventually provide – Winch Trucks – and in the Finger Lakes area of New York, opportunities for shoulder season events,” – Cherry Pickers – trails among the wine vine- yards are McGlynn pointed out.

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To that end, she was instrumental in the The Flathead already has several agritocherry and cold hardy grape studies in the urism venues, such as the Fritz Corn Maze Flathead, as well as the current hops trial and the Sweet Pickin’s Pumpkin Patch. to see if commercial quantities of hops can Many guest ranches offer horseback riding be harvested and used by local breweries.

434-5583 – Shelby and ranch experiences, and area gardeners “Agritourism can also be ‘agritainment’ are finding ways to incorporate visitor ex— on-farm music festivals, theater or athperiences in their operations. letic events — or the selling of value-added Such activities are increasingly becomproducts such as farm-made jams, jellies ing an economic boost for farmers. and salsas, and selling of produce,” McGMcGlynn spoke about agritourism at lynn said. “Many people equate agritourism the recent state Conference on Tourism with sustainable agriculture because it helps and Recreation in Billings and she’s exincrease the farms’ economic opportunities cited to find ways to help Flathead farmers and allows them to remain profitable.” and ranchers bring in money beyond the The Flathead Agritourism Initiative traditional activities of planting crops and kicked off last fall with dinner for travel raising livestock. writers that featured locally grown “The “Sometimes our farmers think they need writers had an old-fashioned hay ride and to do something complicated,” but that’s dinner with the farmers,” she said. “It was just not so, McGlynn said. great fun. Writers could not believe the She has been collaborating with Maarten variety of foods that were located within Fischer, a sustainable farming expert from 30 miles. “ the Netherlands who teaches the multifuncMcGlynn and Fischer recently spoke to tional agriculture course at Flathead Valley hotel operators within Kalispell’s Tourism Community College. Fisher currently is Business Improvement Dis- trict. teaching 18 Flathead farmers the best ways “We are planning a day to invite hotel to expand or alter their businesses. The maoperators and their employees to experijority of his students are seeking to increase ence the farm activities in order to make tourism dollars to their farm or ranch. recommendations to their guests.”

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The benefits of Estrous synchronization

By Brent Plugge, University of Nebraska Extension No matter when you calve, controlling the breeding and the subsequent calving season has many benefits. * A shortened calving season provides producers a better opportunity to offer improved management and observation of the cow herd, which should result in fewer losses at calving. * Shortened calving periods also facilitates improvements in herd health and management such as uniformity in timing of vaccinations and routine management practices resulting in decreased labor requirements. * Another benefit is that cow nutrition can be improved by grouping cows according to stage of gestation and feeding each group accordingly. * An additional benefit is that the calf crop will be more uniform in age and size which can lead to an advantage in the market place.

Research on shortening the calving season: A large body of research shows that calves born in the first 21 days of the calving season will weigh more at weaning than those born during the second 21-day period.

Recent work from the University of Nebraska demonstrated this advantage. The research also showed the impacts of a shortened calving season beyond weaning. Calving records were collected between 2000 and 2008 at the Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory near Whitman, Neb. These records were used to determine the effect of estrous synchronization on calving distribution and the impact of time of calving on carcass characteristics. More synchronized cows calved during the first 21 days compared to non-synchronized cows, and calves born to synchronized dams were heavier at weaning.

Calves born in the first 21 days of the calving season had greater carcass weights, marbling scores, and yield grades than later born calves. In addition, the percentage of steers grading premium choice or greater and the total carcass value declined as time of calving increased.

This University of Nebraska study, found in the 2010 Beef Cattle Report, shows that estrous synchronization with natural breeding resulted in cows giving birth earlier, and calves born earlier in the season were heavier at weaning and produced a heavier, more valuable carcass.

Estrous synchronization as a management tool: Estrous synchronization is one management tool to shorten and manage the breeding and calving season. Choosing an estrous synchronization system that can be used with artificial insemination or with natural breeding can be difficult as a number of protocols for synchronizing estrous are available.

Traditional protocols are designed to mimic or control the corpus luteum on the ovary.

New protocols have been designed to control ovulation and/or the follicular waves that occur on the ovary during the 21-day estrous cycle.

Estrus synchronization systems vary in cost, labor requirements, and effectiveness.

One consideration when choosing an estrus synchronization protocol is determining if sufficient labor and facilities are available to successfully implement the protocol. Do you have adequate facilities? Do you have enough labor to observe estrus and sort cows two or more times daily or do you need to use timed-insemination? Is a technician available and for how many days? If labor and technician time is limited chose a system suitable for timed-insemination.

If labor and technicians are not a limiting factor, then you might consider an estrus synchronization system that is suitable for insemination after estrus is detected.

Another consideration is cost. Cost for estrus synchronization protocols can vary significantly. The cheaper systems typically require more labor and are less effective. It can also be argued that breeding after estrous detection or with a timed AI yield similar pregnancy rates, thus one difference in cost may be associated with the labor involved. This would of course be dependent upon what rate you charge the labor.

Beef Reproduction Task Force recommendations and tools: To help producers determine an effective estrous synchronization protocol the Beef Reproduction Task Force provides recommendations for estrus synchronization protocols. These recommendations are found at the website Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle. The Beef Reproduction Task Force is a multi-state extension group, whose objective is to provide timely information regarding applied reproductive strategies in beef cattle.

The protocols are updated annually and current recommendations can now be found on the site. continued on page C19

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The Wibaux Montana Conservation District sponsored EEP 2014 on May 7, 2014.

EEP (Environmental Education Program) aka “Outdoor Classroom” was chased inside by the weather. The only day in the week that it rained was on the EEP day. None the less, we moved all the outdoor stations indoors and it was enjoyed by all.

The Wibaux Elementary students in Grades 4-6 participated and each student, teacher, and presenter received a kiwi green t-shirt compliments of the Wibaux Conservation District.

The theme for EEP 2014 was Dig Deeper and included many stations dealing with soil health.

The students rotated through 7 different stations that were presented by: Ann Fischer, NRCS, Baker on soil health; Kalyn Bohle, NRCS, Baker on water infiltration; Martin Ellenburg, NRCS, Miles City, on wild animals complete with furs, skulls, horns, and antlers; Melissa Foster, FWP, Wibaux, talking about turkeys and pheasants complete with bird calls; Katrina Johnson, NRCS, Wibaux, on how to keep your rangeland healthy; Kodie Olsen and Michelle Gorder, Little Beaver Conservation District, with a rainfall simulator and

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Cattle temperament linked to feedlot performance

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR The temperament of cattle may have a significant impact in how they perform in the feedlot, according to research by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), Kansas State University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Cattle classified as temperamental appear to be less susceptible to lung damage and related respiratory diseases and have decreased yield grades, but at the same time may produce lighter weight carcasses with decreased quality grade, according to the study by Ty Schmidt, Joe Buntyn, Chris Calkins and Kathy Domenech of UNL; Jeff Carroll and Jeff Daily of USDA-Agricultural Research Service; and Justin Waggoner of Kansas State University.

The research team used 2,800 cattle at a commercial feedlot to determine cattle temperament solely by exit velocity upon arrival to identify the impact temperament had on feedlot performance. Infrared sensors were attached to the processing chute and alleyway and used to time how fast cattle exited the processing chute. Once exit velocity was determined, within each pen the fastest 20 percent were classified as temperamental and the remained deemed nontemperamental, said Schmidt, UNL animal scientist.

Exit velocity was used as a measurement of temperament because it is the only objective and practical measurement of temperament that can be applied in a commercial setting.

Scientists sought to evaluate the impact of temperament on animal health and carcass merit with an eye toward using the data as a sorting tool within feedlots.

After scientists determined exit velocity, the cattle were maintained in their original pens, not sorted based upon temperament, and finished. At the end of the finishing period, the research team followed the cattle to the packer and evaluated lung damage, liver abscesses and collected all the variables for carcass data.

One of the major findings of the trial was the difference in lung damage associated with respiratory disease. The results suggest that the non-temperamental cattle had more observable damage to the lung, indicative of the animal being impacted by respiratory challenge, when compared to cattle classified as temperamental.

“The temperamental cattle may have more resilient immune systems,” Carroll said. “Research has suggested that temperamental cattle have an altered immune response and display limited clinical symptoms of illness and this altered immune response may be a more resilient immune response compared to non-temperamental based upon these findings.”

Schmidt and colleagues also found that cattle classified as temperamental had lighter carcass weight at harvest and decreased quality grades. More than 53 percent of the nontemperamental cattle received a quality grade of choice, compared to 49 percent of the temperamental animals.

Schmidt said the findings from this trial “suggest that utilization of temperament may be a viable management tool for feedlots. It might provide for a unique management strategy that might increase returns on these temperamental animals.”

With the difference in lung damage in the temperamental cattle at the time of harvest, and previous research indicating limited clinical signs of illness in temperamental cattle, segregation may allow for some modifications to the processing procedures and management of these cattle to take advantage of this alterations, Schmidt said.

Alterations may also be introduced in terms of nutritional management, or even modification of days to feed to overcome the decreased body weight of the temperamental cattle. However, before this type of segregation can be used in commercial feedlot, there is still a need to further evaluate this methodology, Schmidt added. The next step for the research team is to determine temperament upon arrival and then sort the cattle based upon temperament.

The benefits of Estrous synchronization continued from page C17

This site also has a free estrous synchronization planner which can be a useful tool to aid in planning your protocols.

The Estrous Synchronization Planner is also available for mobile devices.

In all cases, be sure to use the correct synchronization product at the recommended time and follow Beef Quality Assurance practices when administering products.

With the breeding season quickly approaching, it is not too early to start the planning process.

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Lameness in Cattle: Causes associated with injury

By Russ Daly, DVM, DACVPM Most cattle in feedlots and pastures are exposed to many potential causes of injury. If cattle can successfully avoid getting hurt from feedbunks, fences, corral panels, waterers and other equipment, there are always other herdmates to present a potential hazard (e.g., bulls fighting with each other). The previous iGrow article, Lameness in Cattle: Causes Associated with Infection looked at a number of infection-related causes of lameness. This article will examine some of the more physical ways cattle can become lame, starting with the foot and working our way up.

A not-uncommon cause of acute lameness in adult as well as younger cattle, especially in pasture situations, is that of penetrating foreign objects into the sole of the foot. One typically thinks of nails in this regard, but many other potential objects can do the job as well. Regardless of whether or not the objects stay embedded in the sole of the hoof, the penetration carries bacteria from the outside environment deeper into the blood-rich inner layers of the hoof tissue, presenting the right conditions for infection to ensue.

Another injury that can inflict a great deal of damage to the hoof is that of a “degloving” injury. This is where a calf or cow gets a toe wedged into a small space, for example between a feedbunk and adjacent fencepost, and quickly and forcefully jerks the foot out, damaging or even removing part or all of the hoof wall. As one can imagine, this is a very painful situation that will require intervention in the form of treatment, or in severe cases, euthanasia.

While only occasionally associated with injury, the most commonly encountered hoof defects in cows and bulls are sandcracks. These manifest themselves as vertical cracks that can extend from the coronary band (where the skin meets the upper part of the hoof) to the toe. There are many theories about why these cracks form, including injury, and persistently dry or wet environmental conditions. They are more common in mature, heavier animals. Fortunately, most of these cracks are not associated with lameness.

The horizontal hoof crack should be differentiated from the vertical sandcrack. Horizontal cracks are often associated with a stress, or a disruption in the animal’s health at the time that hoof tissue was developing. Acute illness with fever, or a short period of severe overnutrition or undernutrition are possible causes. As is the case with sandcracks, most horizontal cracks will not result in lameness either.

As with people and other animals, cattle are subject to injury due to joint sprains and trauma. The front carpal joints, as well as the hock joints in the rear, and fetlocks on all limbs are all places that trauma can cause pain, swelling, and lameness. Instances of joint trauma may involve a penetrating wound, or simply be the result of blunt forces.

Depending on the severity of the trauma, and whether infection has been introduced into the joint, these cases may or may not be self-limiting.

One joint that more than occasionally is subject to trauma is that of the stifle joint. This joint is akin to our knee joint, and is located at the rear flank of the bovine, between the hock and the hip joint. Trauma due to the cow or bull planting a leg and then being jostled, butted, or ridden by another animal may result in a rupture of ligaments similar to a basketball player blowing out their knee on the court. These are typically painful situations with no effective treatment, and salvage should be considered for these animals. In addition, animals will occasionally dislocate hip joints due to similar trauma situations, although this is relatively rare.

In pasture breeding situations, injuries to the lower back may occur in smaller females ridden by larger cows or bulls.

This often manifests itself as nerve damage that results in generalized weakness in both back limbs and sometimes a loss of tone or movement in the tail. In pasture situations and many feedlot operations, it is not feasible for a cattle producer to protect 100% of his animals from injury around the clock. But common sense measures such as removing or fencing off junk piles, and keeping fences and other partitions in good repair may mean the difference between a healthy productive animal and one that will need to be salvaged due to an injury.

Organic orchards have new tools to fight fire blight

By Daniel Robison, Oregon State University Oregon State University (OSU) researchers have proven the effectiveness of two organic alternatives for controlling a disease that can wipe out entire apple and pear orchards.

Scientists found that spraying a yeast-based product and new water-soluble copper products at the beginning of the growing season provided protection from the bacterial disease.

The findings come as organic growers prepare for a probable ban on two antibiotics previously allowed by the National Organics Standards Board. At the end of this year’s growing season, oxytetracycline and potentially streptomycin will no longer be permitted in organic orchards for fire blight, a serious bacterial disease that can kill trees.

Spread by bees and rain, fire blight remains dormant in trees over winter and infects flowers in spring. Once infected, growers can only stop the disease by cutting out infections, which can prove fatal.

“In some cases, fire blight can kill a whole orchard in a short period of time,” said OSU plant pathologist Ken Johnson.

Organic pome fruit growers are encouraged to test new approaches this year before antibiotics are no longer available as backup choices, added Johnson.

In OSU trials, researchers tested the commercially available Blossom Protect, a yeast that clings to apple blossoms and pears and prevents colonization by fire blight bacteria.

Blossom Protect was developed in Europe and registered by the Environmental Protection Agency in 2012.

In apples, it was 90 percent effective when sprayed after lime sulfur to reduce crop load.

Copper has been used for fire blight for almost a century, but heavy applications can be toxic to trees or create rough blemishes on fruit, known as russeting – which downgrades the value. New water-soluble copper products, such as Cueva and Previsto, contain low concentrations of the metal, which lessens its negative effects while still combating fire blight, said Johnson.

“Whereas growers used to be scared to spray copper, the solubilized versions are safer than coppers from yesteryear,” said Johnson, a professor in OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences.

Since the National Organic Program began in 2002, the use of antibiotics was allowed to control fire blight on apples and pears because no effective alternative was available at the time.

The research was funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

Tim Smith from Washington State University and Rachel Elkins from University of California Cooperative Extension also contributed research. The research team prepared a webinar on nonantibiotic treatment of fire blight (https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=NuKxKCWK l28&noredirect=1).

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By Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Extension Producers that routinely breed cows artiunexcited to 5 = very excited and aggressive ficially realize that cows that are unruly and toward technician. An exit velocity speed nervous are less likely to conceive to artifiscore was measured as the cows exited the cial insemination. Presumably the lowered working chute as 1= slowest and 5 = fastconception rates were because they have est. An overall temperament index score was been stressed as they are passed through the calculated by averaging the chute score, pen working facilities and restrained while being score and exit velocity score. Blood samples synchronized and inseminated. Now it seems were analyzed for cortisol concentrations. that, even in the serenity of a natural breeding Cortisol is a hormone released when mampasture, cows with bad dispositions are less mals are stressed or excited. Increased cow likely to conceive when mated with bulls. temperament score and elevated plasma cortiUniversity of Florida animal scientists sol concentrations both were associated with recorded disposition scores over two years decreased probability of pregnancy. These on 160 Braford and 235 Brahman x British results suggest that excitable temperament crossbred cows. They wanted to evaluate the and the consequent elevated cortisol coneffects of cow temperament and energy status centrations are detrimental to reproductive on the probability to become pregnant durfunction of cows. These authors concluded ing a 90-day natural breeding season. Cows that management strategies that improve cow were scored as 1= calm, no movement to disposition, enhance their immune status, and 5= violent and continuous struggling while maintain the cow herd at adequate levels of in the working chute. Also a pen score asnutrition are required for optimal reproducsessment was assigned as 1= unalarmed and tive performance.

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How did cattle prices get so high?

By Chris Hurt, Purdue University Where did the record cattle prices this year come from?

That is a question almost all analysts and many cattle producers are asking. It was not so surprising to have record high cattle prices, but the real surprise was the lofty heights of those new records. In the first quarter, as an example, Nebraska steers averaged $147 per live hundredweight which was more than $20 higher than the previous first quarter record price. In percentage terms, finished cattle prices in the first quarter this year were up 17 percent and production was down only four percent.

It is easy to list some possible causes, but none of them seem to be large enough to have caused such startlingly high prices. We start with the fact that meat and poultry supplies all were low. We have mentioned the four percent reduced beef production and broiler egg hatchability has been low, reducing chicken supplies below expectations. Then it appears that PED virus in hogs may have been the real kicker, primarily because the pork market appears to have sharply overshot prices due to the uncertainty of the actual death loss from the disease. There were also arguments that “maybe” demand was very strong, but first quarter GDP growth of only 0.1 percent seems to discredit this argument. Data on trade are positive, but not enough to explain such high prices.

Much like pork, we are left with an incomplete understanding of why cattle prices were so high, especially in March and April. Like in the pork sector, this may mean that cattle prices were “caught-up” in the fear of very short meat and poultry supplies and may have become overpriced. This may be another example of the old market adage of “buy the rumor and sell the fact.”

Record beef prices for consumers have also become a reality. In 2013, retail beef prices averaged $5.29 per pound but moved to a record $5.55 in the first quarter of 2014. Retail beef prices in 2014 are now expected to average $5.67 per pound, an increase of seven percent over last year.

Current live cattle futures markets are taking a more moderate approach to prices for the rest of the year now that the highs of the year are likely behind us. Prices of finished cattle are expected to move downward to the mid-to-lower $140s in May and June. Prices are expected to dip more in the third quarter with an average in the $135 to $139 range, and then recover into the low-to-mid $140s for the last quarter average. Prices in 2013 averaged $126 and this year’s new record is expected to be near $142.

Unexplained high prices in the first four months of 2014 have added new excitement for cattle producers as they see strong profitability potential for the first time in years. This means that the conditions have become positive for some beef cow producers to move toward expansion. The two conditions that we have suggested for expansion are the movement of calf prices above $1.75 per pound and restoration of pasture and grazing land after dry or drought conditions. In terms of calf prices, calves weighting 500 to 550 pounds at Oklahoma City averaged $2.15 per pound in the first quarter and heifer calves averaged $1.93. Both were record highs.

Much of the country, but not all, has seen improved pasture conditions. The regions that remain a concern are the Southern Plains, the Southwest, and the West. The Drought Monitor from NOAA shows some anticipated drought abatement this summer for the Central Plains and Eastern Texas.

If so, this means that only about 15 percent of the nation’s brood cows will be in areas still in drought. Alternatively, about 85 percent of the beef cows are in regions where pasture and range is sufficient to promote herd expansion.

The evidence so far this year is that expansion has started, as measured by reductions in female slaughter and by reduced number of heifers in the feedlots. In the first quarter, the number of heifers slaughtered was down seven percent and the number of cows slaughtered was down eight percent.

In contrast the steer slaughter was only down three percent.

The reduced female slaughter alone accounted for two percent fewer animals in the total slaughter mix.

The USDA’s quarterly cattle on feed report suggested that fewer females have headed to the feedlots. On April 1, the number of heifers in feedlots was down six percent while steers were up two percent. Some producers hold on to heifers to gain the flexibility to either move them to breeding herds or to later decide to sell them to feedlots. Under current economic conditions, the odds favor many being added to the breeding herd.

The expansion of the beef herd is just beginning and will likely extend for multiple years. This means small supplies and strong prices of beef in 2015 and 2016. Beef producers, however, should expect both poultry and pork production to grow rapidly in 2015 and 2016.

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1994 John Deere 1600A runs good but needs header drive motor and one flotation spring. Otherwise in fair shape............................... AS IS $2283 2000 Case IH RS561 5x6 baler with twine tie only, will not hold hydraulic pressure, otherwise in fair shape........ ........................................ AS IS $1969

2003 Challenger RB56 5x6 baler with twine and mesh, fair condition, but need slip clutch repairs.... AS IS $4353 New Holland 2214 header. 16-ft. cut, fair shape, but needs right hand sickle drive repairs. Fits NH 2450/2550 & HW300/320..................... AS IS $2894

2005 New Holland BR780 5x6 baler with twine and mesh, wide pickup and flotation tires, runs good but needs some maintenance.......... AS IS $4884

2003 Case IH RBX562 5x6 baler with twine tie........................... AS IS $2869

Case 1270 tractor with Westendorf loader/grapple, show 8100 hours, rated at 120 PTO hp, 3-pt., powershift transmission, 1000 PTO, unit is in fair shape, but PTO will not shut off. Consigned for $7850 . ...................... AS IS

2002 New Holland 688 5x6 baler with twine and mesh, clean older unit that looks good and runs good too............. ........................................ AS IS $8889

1966 John Deere 4020 tractor, comes with F11 loader/grapple, 95 PTO hp, diesel engine, standard transmission, runs great. Priced to sell..AS IS $7837

The Little Dealer With The BIG Promise. “TO TREAT EVERY CUSTOMER LIKE WE LIKE TO BE TREATED.” 1-888-423-2605 or 406-323-2605 418 Main, Roundup, MT John Albert - cell 406-860-6932, home 406-947-2203, Guy Maberry - cell 406-350-1167, home 406-538-3634

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New CASE IH RB565 Premium round baler ing

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Premium, 5x6 bales, twine/mesh, wide 5 bar pickup, heavy duty rubber mounted teeth, roller windguard, wide flotation tires. Only 2419 bales.

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MVE price $15,024

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Book says $148,531 MVE price $125,754

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

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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!

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The Little Dealer With The BIG Promise. “TO TREAT EVERY CUSTOMER LIKE WE LIKE TO BE TREATED.” 1-888-423-2605 or 406-323-2605 418 Main, Roundup, MT John Albert - cell 406-860-6932, home 406-947-2203, Guy Maberry - cell 406-350-1167, home 406-538-3634

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Hirsch & Crew: Les Hirsch, his daughter, Sara, and hired hand Mark Mindermann work at producing alfalfa feed cubes at Hirsch’s Tongue River Valley farm. (Photo courtesy of DNRC)

Just add water

What does irrigation do for Montana’s agricultural economy? Take a trip down the Tongue River Valley, where you’ll find about 25,000 irrigated acres along its 190-mile length.

With 130 frost-free days per year, high quality soils, and a climate that features hot days and warm nights, growing conditions are nearly identical to California’s San Joaquin Valley. Apples, pears, melons, squash—just about any crop grown in the Golden State can be grown here. There’s a vineyard in Miles City.

“We have an image problem,” says John Hamilton, whose thriving new orchard includes 25 varieties of apples. “People think of eastern Montana as a wasteland. They don’t realize what we have down here.”

It all starts with the DNRC-owned Tongue River Reservoir, which stores 56,000 acre-feet of water. A major upgrade of the dam was completed in 1999. The work included adding four feet to the height of the structure, which added 20,000 acre-feet of water storage.

The Tongue River Water Users Association has a contract with DNRC for 40,000 acre-feet of stored water for irrigation. Art Hayes Jr., President of the Water Users Association, says reservoir operations are managed by a committee that includes himself, DNRC, a representative from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, a member of the Northern Cheyenne Indian tribe, and one at-large member.

Art’s great-grandfather came to the Tongue River Valley in 1884, and two years later was among the first settlers to bring cattle into the region. He also made one of the earliest water right claims.

“He realized nobody was going to survive here without irrigation,” says Art. “Our family has quite a few of the early water rights.”

Today Hayes’ Brown Cattle Company operates on 10,000 acres, 500 of which produce irrigated alfalfa hay. A portion of the crop feeds his cows and the remainder is sold. A typical dryland alfalfa yield is 1-2 tons per acre; irrigated, the yield rises to 7-10 tons.

In 2013, agriculture in the Tongue River Valley was analyzed by Montana State University’s Agricultural Marketing Policy Center.

“Agriculture in the valley produces $22 million in revenue each year,” says Hayes, “and 40 percent of that production comes from irrigated land, even though it’s one-sixth of the total acreage.”

Alfalfa hay is the most prevalent crop, accounting for $5.5 to 7 million of the valley’s annual gross revenues. Les Hirsch takes this abundant local resource and turns it into a value-added product—feed pellets for livestock.

He got interested in making pelletized alfalfa 14 years ago. “I knew that if we could find a way to put it into pellets, we could add value and not be so dependent on the sale of a round bale.”

Hirsch grows about 1,200-1,500 tons of alfalfa each year on 320 irrigated acres. He purchases additional alfalfa from local farms and ranches, along with dried shelled peas; the peas, rich in protein, are combined with alfalfa to make the pellets. Each year, he purchases about 50,000 bushels of peas within a 60-mile radius of his farm. “It’s great for the local economy,” he says.

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Art Hayes Jr.: Art Hayes Jr. is president of the Tongue River Water Users Association, and operates the Brown Cattle Company in the Tongue River Valley. (Photo courtesy of DNRC)

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Just add water Continued from page C29

ern Wyoming and the northern tier of Montana. “It’s turned into a product that fits the marketplace,” says Hirsch. “Our family business has grown into sales of 7,000 tons per year.”

Les has lived and worked along the Tongue River his entire life. For the past 25 years he has also served as vice-chair of the Tongue River Water Users Association.

“My mother remembers before the dam came in, without any storage there were several years that producers ran out of irrigation water,” he says. “Around here we’d probably get one cutting of alfalfa without irrigation. With it, we get three.”

Hirsch’s business has led to further economic development in the area.

“We buy 12 semi-loads of binder to make our pellets,” he says. “We buy a lot of diesel fuel to run our production facility. In any given year we’ve got 425 semi loads of ingredients coming in or going out.”

A local trucking business has sprung up. Hirsch also needed to purchase customized trailers and trucks, and there are 2 or 3 families in the area providing these services.

“A dollar turns over about seven times here,” he says.

John Hamilton is a local innovator. “This area grows just about anything you can grow in California,” he says. To prove it, Hamilton in 2007 designed an orchard with 105 fruit trees.

He’s growing plums, pears, apples, cherries, peaches.

“I’m growing about 25 different varieties of apples—early, mid and late season varieties,” says Hamilton. “This year it was phenomenal. Some of the Honeycrisp apples weighed half a pound each. This was my first year of full production.”

Hamilton is known in Miles City as The Watermelon Man. “A lot of people out here have never tasted vine-ripened fruit,” he says. “There’s no comparison to a watermelon you buy at the supermarket. Those are picked green and they ripen during transport. Mine are picked ripe and sold fresh off the truck.”

He also raises squash, cantaloupe, and pumpkins. He’s a fixture at the Miles City Farmer’s Market.

All of Hamilton’s crops are grown with irrigation water.

“You can get by without irrigation for one in twenty years,” he says. “The other 19 years you’ll get nothing. We can regulate the flow to where we get irrigation water all summer. It’s a tremendous system we have.”

On his Cedar Hills Ranch, Hamilton also raises cattle and grows spring wheat, barley and alfalfa.

“Wonderful soils, wonderful grass, wonderful water,” Hamilton says. “We have some incredibly valuable natural resources in this valley.”

All three water users are determined to keep things that way. They say energy development in the Tongue River watershed impacts water quality and threatens the valley’s vibrant economy. Water discharged from coalbed methane drilling contains elevated sodium levels. Hamilton says it doesn’t take much to disrupt soil productivity.

“A lot of these crops are sensitive to salt. We’ve always had high quality water in the Tongue River until energy development. With naturally occurring salts in the ecosystem, you start adding a little more and you can tip the balance.”

Hayes says the balance has already been tipped toward higher levels of salinity. “We’re at the point now where we need a strong flushing flow each spring to mitigate it.”

Each of DNRC’s 21 water projects supports an agricultural economy. Irrigation water generates direct economic benefits by directly increasing the supply and / or value of some crops, and in the process generating jobs and income.

And like the Tongue River Valley, most all irrigation-driven economies produce a ripple or multiplier effect, making the overall impact larger: farmers and ranchers spend a portion of their income on goods and services in the local area, supporting local businesses and their workers.

Watermelon: John Hamilton is known at the Miles City farmers market as “the Watermelon Man” for his delicious vine-ripened watermelons.

(Photo courtesy of DNRC)

Trader’s Dispatch, June 2014 — Page C31

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By Katie Allen, K-State Research and Extension The current environment for the beef industry includes a limited supply of feeder cattle and stable consumer demand for beef, said Glynn Tonsor, livestock economist for Kansas State University. The environment is driving record high prices for cattle.

Many producers and commercial stockers are likely debating the best time to buy and sell calves. Tonsor said those who have the feed resources available should consider putting extra weight on the calves prior to selling.

“Today, someone who might have weaned a fall steer and have a 700-pounder around today will entertain selling him,” he said. “But, if you are in a situation where you still have something to feed the steer and you could put an additional 50 pounds on him, the market is strongly encouraging you to do that.”

In this example, Tonsor pointed out that the feeder cattle market in June compared to May looks to be higher. If the steer sells at a higher price in June when he is 50 pounds heavier, the value of gain (VOG) is projected to be more than $2, around $2.11, which could well exceed the cost of gain (COG) for producers who have access to feed resources.

For producers who will be weaning calves this fall, or commercial stockers looking to purchase weaned calves, consider this—putting an additional 200 pounds on calves could have a VOG around $1.20. That’s comparing selling calves at 550 pounds in late September to selling them at 750 pounds in late December.

“Most people will have a COG close to a buck, or a little bit lower, so there are positive margins being projected there as well,” Tonsor said.

Tonsor used Beef Basis as a resource for figuring VOG projections. He recommends that producers visit K-State’s Ag Manager website, where they will find links to the Beef Basis website and Livestock Marketing Information Center’s website. These resources allow cattle buyers and sellers to view market reports and compare costs.

What about herd expansion?

While many cow/calf producers are taking advantage of selling with current high feeder cattle prices, many are also looking to expand the herd following a few years of extensive drought. Tonsor said despite high prices, there is evidence that the industry is trying to expand by retaining heifers and not culling as many cows.

In the first quarter of 2014 on a nationwide basis, he said, there has been a notable reduction in the portion of feedlot placements represented by heifers, which indicates they are staying on a farm or ranch somewhere.

“The magnitude is in line with 2006, the last time we tried to expand the herd,” Tonsor said.

Herd expansion is also reinforced when examining slaughter data, he said. Cow slaughter is down compared to last year, but this could be partly due to fewer cows available to send to market. Steer slaughter is slightly down, depending on the week, compared to last year. Heifer slaughter is way down from a year ago.

“I think there are a lot of signals that the industry as a whole has pulled the trigger on expansion,” Tonsor said.

“Time will tell how much, but we are trying to expand in aggregate nationwide. Maybe Texas, the Oklahoma Panhandle and California are not participating (due to continued drought), but expansion is occurring in other spots.”

Nationally, there is less pasture and range acreage in poor and very poor condition compared to last May, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Crop Progress Report.

But, Tonsor said U.S. pasture and range condition is still worse today than the five-year average prior to 2013.

He added that there are fewer cows located in poor and very poor condition areas currently. Only 7 percent of cows in the United States are in reported poor or very poor areas today, compared with 52 percent in 2013.

“I don’t want to dismiss the fact that there are pockets in a lot worse condition, but many areas are in better condition compared to 2013,” Tonsor said. “This facilitates the national story of some heifers staying at home and producers trying to expand.”

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The value of Montana oil production in 2012 totaled $2.25 billion. (Photo courtesy of DNRC)

In search of a bigger boom

Conventional horizontal drilling and production methods in Montana’s Bakken Oil Field extract 9 to 15 percent of available oil. The remainder – which is to say the great majority – is never touched. The Montana DNRC, through the Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation (BOGC), is funding research that could alter the recovery equation and take oil production to a new level.

In 2011, three members of the Montana Tech Petroleum Engineering Department approached the Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation with a proposal to conduct a feasibility study of “Enhanced Oil Recovery” options for continued on page C35

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the Elm Coulee oil field in Eastern Montana.

Tom Richmond, Administrator of the BOGC, says board members understood the project could provide valuable data and analysis for private-sector companies, helping them make informed decisions about whether enhanced recovery was a viable option, and how to go about it.

“Enhanced oil recovery is an important step in the ongoing development of Montana’s oil and gas resources,” Richmond says. “We have several oil fields with good potential for new technologies to extract more oil.”

Burt Todd, Assistant Professor of Petroleum Engineering and one of the Tech researchers, says “Even a small increase in recovery would translate into a substantial production increase. If we find there’s an economically viable method for adding five percent, that’s significant.”

The BOGC approved a grant of $863,905 for the fiveyear project.

Enhanced oil recovery efforts in other areas of the U.S. have been successful. But each oilfield has its own unique geology, and what works in Texas doesn’t necessarily work in Montana. “The Bakken is what geologists call a low permeability formation,” says Dr. Leo Heath, head of Tech’s Petroleum Engineering program. “The challenge – our goal – is getting oil to flow out of its unconventional shale.”

After eighteen months of data acquisition, computer modeling and analysis, the researchers have identified a sixsquare-mile area of the Elm Coulee oil field with the right geology for their pilot project. Elm Coulee in 2012 produced just over ten million barrels of oil, or about 38% of all oil production in Montana.

There they will drill a series of “injection wells” in close proximity to existing oil wells that are no longer producing.

In its undisturbed state, oil exists under pressure. The drilling and fracturing of a new well releases that pressure, a bit like unscrewing the cap on a soda bottle. As production continues, the natural pressure dissipates and oil recovery slows, until it reaches a point where it’s no longer economically viable to continue. By most estimates, that process takes 20 to 40 years.

The enhanced recovery concept involves restoring underground pressure in and around depleted wells to the level that existed when the wells were first drilled. They will inject gas – either CO-2 or natural gas – into the surrounding shale in hopes of getting the unrecovered oil to move.

So is it going to work? It’s already been demonstrated that injection technology can cause oil to migrate and pool; the unknown for Montana is whether it can be done in a way that’s economically feasible. This is the cornerstone of the pilot project. Heath says the work they do will culminate in a detailed cost-benefit analysis, which they’ll make available to the private sector.

“Enhanced oil recovery is an evolving field, and we’re only dealing with the technical side of it,” he says. “What happens with the price of oil? What happens with the price of natural gas, which is very low right now? What happens if government decides to give preferential tax treatment to companies doing enhanced recovery? Any of these factors could sway the economics one way or the other.”

Todd notes that the jobs and economic impacts of enhanced oil recovery would be significant.

“It would look very different than the boom we’re seeing now. Companies would be here for the long term. It would be a slower, more measured output. The workforce and communities would be more stable – long-term blue-collar and engineering jobs with much more emphasis on technical abilities.”

With 85 to 90 percent of Bakken oil just sitting there, it makes sense to investigate.

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Cost-effective diets for pregnant beef cows

By Katie Allen, Kansas State University Extension

Dry conditions in Kansas and other areas of the Midwest have caused many cow/calf producers to look at more cost-effective ways to adequately feed their herd. One of the hot topics in the beef sector today, especially in dealing with drought, is that more producers are considering confined feeding for cows using low-quality forages with protein by-products.

The process of using anhydrous ammonia to treat and enhance low-quality forages, such as wheat straw and corn stalks, is not a new concept to help producers save on feed costs, said Justin Waggoner, beef systems specialist for K-State Research and Extension. Ammoniation increases the digestibility and dry matter intake of lowquality forages.

Waggoner, who works at K-State’s Southwest Area Extension Office in Garden City, recently looked at using two different rates of anhydrous ammonia application on wheat straw that is fed with wet distiller’s grain to pregnant beef cows. He said the traditional rate of anhydrous ammonia application recommended for producers has been a 3 percent application (60 lbs/ton) on a dry matter basis. His latest research

compares the 3 percent application to a 1.5 percent application (30 lbs/ton).

“Our primary interest in doing so is due to the current cost of anhydrous ammonia,” Waggoner said. “When the research was done to establish that rate of 3 percent, anhydrous ammonia cost about $200 a ton.

Today, we’re looking at anhydrous ammonia prices at $700-$800 a ton, so there’s an opportunity for some cost savings by reducing the application rate.”

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CALL ME TODAY. Former research evaluating ammoniated wheat straw as a component of a beef cow diet didn’t include wet distiller’s grain, Waggoner said. This provided an opportuState Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm Indemnity Company, Bloomington, IL State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, State Farm General Insurance Company, Bloomington, IL nity to study ammoniated forage in a more State Farm Florida Insurance Company, Winter Haven, FL State Farm Lloyds, Dallas, TX modern diet with wet distiller’s grain. The 1201791 cows were limit fed at 1.9 percent of their initial bodyweight.

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm Indemnity Company, Bloomington, IL “On a dry matter basis, the State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, State Farm General Insurance Company, Bloomington, IL State Farm Florida Insurance Company, Winter Haven, FL diets were about 65 percent State Farm Lloyds, Dallas, TX 1201791 wheat straw, 20 percent wet distiller’s grains and rolled sorghum at 15 percent,” he said.

Results of the 84-day study showed that the 1.5 percent anhydrous ammonia application rate increased the ration costs 21 percent, and overall cow performance increased 23 percent in terms of average daily gain (ADG).

The 3 percent rate increased 27% multi-form Nitrogen plus 1% Sulfur, and a the ration costs by 35 perChlorophyll building package. Stabilized for reduced cent, and overall cow ADG volatility and leaching loss potential, Organic increased by 25 percent.

Chelates enable nitrogen reserve for longer feeding.

“We have this classic argument between maximum response and more of an optimum response when we figure in the cost,” Waggoner said. “The important takehome message is the response appears to diminish as we increase the rate of anhydrous application. So the maximum response was at 3 percent, but Free Form’s Generation II liquid tank is the perfect solution for eliminating from an optimum response algae formation in water tanks. The UV light blocking black interior coupled with the light reflecting white exterior give the Generation II tank many advantages in terms of cost, it looks like over conventional tanks. By reflecting the UV rays the exterior of the tank and that 1.5 rate might have some it’s contents remain cool, this also prevents loss of strength that often caused benefits.” black tanks to buckle when fastened to trucks.

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Art – hard red winter wheat developed by Syngenta (AgriPro) Seeds in 2007. Art is an early maturing, short statured wheat, with white chaff. Art has average yield, above average test weight and protein, and below average winter hardiness. Art is moderately resistant to stripe and stem rust.

Art has average milling and below average baking quality.

PVP, Title V has been issued (Certificate #200700349).

Bearpaw – hard red winter wheat developed by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station in 2011. Bearpaw is a white-glumed, solid-stem, semi-dwarf (Rht1) wheat with medium maturity. Bearpaw has average yield, test weight, and protein, and below average winter hardiness. Bearpaw is resistant to prevalent races of stem rust but susceptible to stripe and leaf rust. Stem-solidness of Bearpaw is most similar to Rampart. Bearpaw is a high PPO variety with above average milling and average baking properties. PVP, Title V is pending (Certificate #201200407).

Broadview– hard red winter wheat developed by the Lethbridge, Alberta winter wheat breeding program in 2009.

Broadview is a medium maturing, medium statured wheat, with white chaff. Broadview has above average yield, average test weight and protein, and excellent winter hardiness.

Broadview is susceptible to stripe rust and resistant to stem rust. Broadview is a high PPO variety with average milling and baking properties.

Bynum – a CLEARFIELD (CL) wheat with imidazolinone tolerance, developed by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station in 2005 and licensed to WestBred LLC. Bynum is a solid stem “Rampart-type” CLEARFIELD hard red winter cultivar similar in most characteristics to Rampart.

It is lower yielding than Norris and similar in yield to MT1159CL. Bynum has a solid stem, high grain protein, and excellent bread baking quality. Bynum is resistant to stripe rust and has some resistance to stem rust. PVP, Title V has been issued (Certificate #200600285). Additionally, the CLEARFIELD gene is patented.

Carter – a semi-solid stem hard red winter wheat released

by WestBred LLC in 2007. Carter is a medium maturity semidwarf wheat. It has average yield, test weight, and winterhardines and good protein. Carter is moderately susceptible to stem rust and susceptible to stripe rust. Carter has above average milling and baking quality. PVP, Title V has been issued (Certificate #200800383).

CDC Falcon – hard red winter wheat developed by the Crop Development Center, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and registered in 1998. Licensed to WestBred LLC. Superior stem and leaf rust resistance over all current winter wheat varieties in western Canada. High yield, good winter-hardiness, semidwarf, short strong straw, especially good for direct seeding and straight cut harvest. CDC Falcon is moderately resistant to stem rust and susceptible to stripe rust. It is rated as having acceptable milling and baking quality. CDC Falcon is protected under the Plant Variety Protection Act, but not the Title V option (Certificate #200800322).

Curlew – hard red winter wheat released by Utah in 2009. Curlew is an early to medium maturing tall wheat with brown chaff. In the initial year of testing in Montana, Curlew had above continued on page c39

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Winter wheat variety performance summary in MT

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continued from page C38

average yield and test weight and average protein. Curlew appears resistant to stripe rust but very susceptible to stem rust. Curlew is resistant to dwarf bunt. Curlew has above average milling and average baking properties. It is a low PPO variety.

Decade – hard red winter wheat developed by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station and released jointly with North Dakota (pending at publication) in 2010. Decade is an early to medium maturing reduced height wheat with white chaff. Decade is a high yielding wheat with good winter hardiness and medium to high test weight and protein. Decade is resistant to prevalent races of stem and stripe rust. Decade has excellent milling and baking quality. Seed available fall 2010. PVP, Title V has been issued (Certificate #201100096).

Genou – a solid-stem hard red winter wheat with improved yield potential and cold tolerance relative to Rampart. Stem solidness is relatively good, although not as good as Rampart.

Test weight, maturity, plant height, grain protein, and enduse qualities are similar to those of Rampart and Vanguard.

Genou is susceptible to both stem and stripe rust. Foundation seed was made available in fall of 2004. Genou (French for knee) is named after a school house in The Knees area of Chouteau County. PVP with Title V option has been issued continued on page c40 (Certificate #200500334).

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Cattle and beef markets so far in 2014

By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension The first quarter of 2014 saw unprecedented prices for all classes of cattle and beef. Retail beef prices moved sharply higher in March for both Choice and All Fresh beef. The March retail Choice price was up 6.7 percent over December levels while the All Fresh retail price was up 6.5 percent compared to December. The Choice retail beef price was up 8.7 percent year over year and the All Fresh retail beef price was up 9 percent from one year ago.

Retail beef prices did not advance as much as wholesale values in the first quarter of 2014. Choice boxed beef price was up 19.6 percent over December, 2013 levels while Select boxed beef was up 23.7 percent. Compared to one year ago, Choice boxed beef price was 23.3 percent higher and Select boxed beef price was up 21.5 percent from year earlier levels.

Boxed beef prices have been much more volatile and have increased more than retail beef prices so far this year. This indicates that retail margins have been squeezed and that wholesale price increases have not yet been fully passed on to retail markets.

Fed cattle prices increased 14.4 percent from December to March. March average fed prices (5-Mkt) were 18.9 percent higher than March, 2013 levels. Larger increases in boxed beef prices compared to fed cattle prices suggests that packer margins generally improved over the period.

However, the extreme volatility in boxed prices meant that packer margins were similarly volatile. Choice boxed beef dropped to roughly $226/cwt. currently, suggesting packer margins are in the red and implying more pressure on fed cattle prices. Reduced volume continues to plague packers.

Overall steer and heifer slaughter is down 5.5 percent for the year to date with steer slaughter down 3.5 percent and heifer slaughter down 8.6 percent.

700-800 pound steers (Oklahoma market average) were 6.7 percent higher in March compared to December and were up 27 percent year over year from March, 2013. Feedlots enjoyed better margins in the first quarter of 2014…the best in many months. However, high feeder cattle prices and seasonally weaker fed prices are likely to erode feedlot margins through the summer and may temper feeder cattle demand in the second and third quarters. Developing corn market conditions could have a big impact on feeder markets. 400-500 pound steer prices were up 8.7 percent from December through March. These calf prices are up 27.5 percent compared to the same period last year despite lingering drought conditions in many regions that is tempering summer grazing demand.

Cull cow prices in March were up 21.6 percent from December and up about the same amount from one year ago. Though herd expansion plans remain tenuous in some regions due to drought conditions, beef cow slaughter is down 9.5 percent for the year to date, with total cow slaughter down 9.8 percent year over year. In the last five weeks, beef cow slaughter has been down 11.7 percent compared to last year. This level of cow slaughter decrease is consistent with modest herd expansion in 2014, if current beef cow slaughter rates can be maintained.

Winter wheat variety performance summary in MT continued from page C38

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Jagalene – Developed from the cross “Abilene/Jagger” and released by AgriPro in 2003. Jagalene is a hollowstemmed hard red winter variety. It has been tested in Montana Intrastate Trials and Off-Station trials during the 2003 through 2005 seasons. It has exhibited consistently high yields in Crop Reporting Districts 1 through 5. Jagalene has excellent test weight ranking higher than all checks. It is a semi-dwarf with height shorter than all checks except CDC Falcon. Lodging resistance is very good. It has early heading, nearly 6 days earlier than Neeley and earlier than all checks. Winterhardiness levels would be considered average to below average. It has excellent general disease resistance, including the entire soil virus complex, stem rust, stripe rust, tan spot and septoria. Protein is average compared to the checks. Jagalene has excellent milling and very good baking characteristics. This variety is protected under the Plant Variety (Certificate #200200160) Protection Act and can only be sold or advertised by variety name as a class of certified seed. continued on page C44

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In the spring of 2011, late heavy snowpack gave way to torrential rain, with devastating results across much of Montana.

Between late May and mid-June, major floods swept through the Yellowstone, Musselshell and Milk river basins, destroying homes, businesses and infrastructure. The state’s agricultural economy was hit hard. Floodwaters wrecked irrigation systems and drowned fields of crops.

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Pat Riley, who retired after 30 years with DNRC and managed its Irrigation Development Grant program for 10 years, wrote in a letter assessing the 2011 floods, “In some basins, the amount of water we have been dealing with is almost incomprehensible to those of us who have measured and managed water for years.”

More than two years later, it’s still difficult to make an accurate tally of the cost. In all, 31 counties and four Indian reservations were eligible for federal disaster relief.

Before all the water receded, staff in DNRC’s Conservation and Resource Development Division (CARDD) were busy fielding a second flood of phone calls from producers, conservation districts, municipalities and irrigation districts looking for guidance on damage assessment and funding sources for recovery.

Staff made site visits to evaluate damaged wastewater and drinking water systems, irrigation works, and other infrastructure.

Between June and October of 2011, DNRC used funding from several grant programs to finance about $250,000 worth of emergency planning and repair throughout Montana. In addition, DNRC was able to shift another $397,800 in funding for projects approved by the Montana Legislature from their original purpose to address flood recovery projects.

DNRC continues to fund 2011 flood damage assessment and repair projects even today. In October of 2013, the agency approved a $10,000 Reclamation and Development Grant for treatment of salt cedar infestation in cropland following the flood.

A $15,000 Conservation District Grant helped pay for repairs to this crop field, while a $5,000 Irrigation Development Grant paid for an engineering assessment of damage to the Delphia-Melstone canal system.

(Photo courtesy of DNRC)

DNRC’s leadership, expertise and strong working partnerships are a fixture of Montana’s agricultural economy, helping it grow and adapt to future challenges, and ready to help when the unexpected strikes.

No one in the valley had ever witnessed anything like it. Fueled by a combination of rapid snowmelt and torrential rain in late May and early June of 2011, the Musselshell River flood spread misery along its 340-mile-long path.

In the hamlet of Musselshell, located 23 miles downriver from Roundup, Lynn Rettig monitored the weather updates and kept an eye on the river. In addition to his duties as pastor of the Community Bible Church of Musselshell, Rettig manages the Delphia-Melstone irrigation works. Constructed continued on page C45

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Mowers (S) 2013 Case IH RR72 #NIH178 (S) 2013 Case IH RR72 #NIH177 (S) 2013 Case IH RR72 #NIH176 (S) 2013 Case IH RR90 #NIH167 (S) 2013 Case IH RR90 #NIH174 (F) Case IH RR72 #WNM279 Mower Conditioners (M) 2014 Case IH DC163 #N83100 (M) 2014 Case IH #A00132 (S) 2013 Case IH SC101 #NIH196 (S) 2013 Case IH SC101 #NIH193 (S) Case IH SC101 #NIH148 (S) 2013 Case IH SC101 #NIH194 (S) Case IH SC101 #NIH150 (S) 2013 Case IH SC101 #NIH195 (S) Case IH SC101 #NIH146 (S) 2013 Case IH SC101 #NIH192 Skid Steer Loader (S) 2014 Case IH SV300 #B85112 (F) Case IH SV250 #WNM480 (F) Case IH SV250 #WNM488 (F) Case IH SV250 #WNM302 (F) 2013 Case IH SV250 #WNM451 (F) 2013 Case IH SV250 #WNM450 (F) 2014 Case IH SV250 #WNM479 (F) Case IH SV250 #WNM381 (F) Case IH SV300 #WNM414 (F) 2013Case IH SV300 #WNM401 (F) Case IH SV300 #WNM346 (F) 2013 Case IH SV300 #WNM404 (F) 2014 Case IH SV300 #B85111

Air Drill (B) 2010 Case IH PH800 #W84077 (H) 2014 Case IH PD500 #W84142 Tractors (W) 2013 Case IH Farm105U #W80800 (W) 2013 Case IH Farm105U #W80629 (W) 2014 Case IH Farm105U #W80843 (W) 2014 Case IH Farm105U #W80917 (W) 2014 Case IH Farm105U #W80918 (W) 2014 Case IH Farm105U #W80855 (W) 2013 Case IH Farm45B #W80642 (W) 2014 Case IH Farm50B #W80819 (W) 2014 Case IH Farm50B #W80818 (W) 2014 Case IH Farm50B #W80817 (W) 2013 Case IH Farm50B #W80782 (W) 2014 Case IH Magnum 180 #W80837 (W) 2014 Case IH Magnum 210 #W80857 (W) 2014 Case IH Magnum 340 #W80769 (W) 2014 Case IH Maxxum 110 #W80890 (W) 2014 Case IH Maxxum 120 #W80860 (W) 2014 Case IH Maxxum 120 #W80859 (W) 2014 Case IH Maxxum 125 #W80899 (W) 2013 Case IH Maxxum 125 #W80694 (W) 2014 Case IH Maxxum 125 #W80901 (W) 2014 Case IH Maxxum 125 #W80900 (W) 2013 Case IH Maxxum 140 #W80680 (W) Case IH Maxxum 140 #W80685 (W) 2014 Case IH Maxxum 140 #W80889 (W) 2014 Case IH Puma 145 #W80888 (W) 2014 Case IH STG 400 #W80896 (W) 2014 Case IH STG 450 #W80798 (D) 2014 Case IH Magnum 180 #W80853 (D) 2014 Case IH Magnum 180 #W80856 (D) 2014 Case IH Magnum 210 #W80796 (D) Case IH Magnum 225 #WNT174 (D) 2014 Case IH Magnum 290 #W80909 (D) 2013 Case IH Maxxum 110 #W80733 (D) 2014 Case IH Maxxum 110 #W80802

LOCATION KEY: (B) - Beach, (W) - Bowman, (D) - Dickinson, (G) - Glasgow, (H) - Hettinger, (M) - Mandan, (S) - Stanley, (F) - Williston

USED EQUIPMENT Frontier Equipment Tractors

Combines

Stanley Equipment Glasgow Implement Mower Conditioners Sprayers/High Clearance

Frontier Stanley 2013 CaseEquipment IH Magnum 235 #GUT210..$193,900 (D) 2006 Case IH 3310 #53207W..............$135,000 (B) 1999 New Holland 1475 #32165W........$10,500 (B) 2013 Case IH 9230 #23358W.Equipment .............$375,000 (G) (F) 2009 Case IH Quad 485 #15108B.........$245,000 (D) 2008 Case IH 4420 #53167W..............$225,000 (B) 2008 New Holland 1475 18-ft. #32170W............

Glasgow Implement (B) 2008 Case IH 8010 #23368W..............$198,000 . ..............................................................$23,500 (W) 2008 Case IH 7010 #23356W.............$179,000 (G) 2011 Case IH Quad 550 #GUT196.......$330,000 (D) 2011 Case IH 4420 #53198W..............$285,000 (G) 2011 Case IH Quad 550 #GUT197.......$330,000 (D) 2010 Case IH 4420 #53199W..............$225,000 (W) 2004 New Holland 1475 18-ft.#32192W..$16,000 (W) 2013 Case IH 9230 #23378W.............$359,000 (W) 2010 Case IH 75A #15436W.................$29,500 (W) 2013 Case IH 9230 #23379W.............$364,000 (F) 2012 John Deere 9560R #WUT723.....$350,000 (D) 2011 Case IH 4420 #53210W..............$285,000 (D) 2008 New Holland 1475 #32194W........$23,000 (W) 2006 New Holland CR970 #24076W............... (D) 2009 New Holland Boom 3045 #16150W. $24,000 (F) 2011 Case IH 4420 #WUY414.............$252,000 (D) 2007 New Holland 1475 16-ft. #32182W............ . ..............................................................$18,000 . ........................................................... $164,000 (F) 2008 John Deere CT322 #WUT510......$30,000 (F) Case IH 4420 #WUY418......................$253,000 (W) 2010 New Holland CR9070 #24083W.............. (B) 2011 Case IH Farmall 95 #15415W......$43,000 (F) Case IH 4420 #WUY377......................$170,000 (H) 2002 New Holland 1475 18-ft.#32185W...$14,000 . ........................................................... $224,000 (D) 2010 Case IH Magnum 210 #15341W...$132,000 (F) 2010 Case IH 4420 #WUY395.............$233,000 (D) 2007 New Holland 1475 18-ft.#32188W...$18,000 (W) 2010 New Holland CR9070 #24084W.............. (D) 2012 Case IH Magnum 210 #15410W...$135,000 (F) 2011 Case IH 4420 #WUY407.............$245,000 (H) 2011 New Holland H7150 #32157W.....$27,000 . ........................................................... $224,000 (G) 2012 Case IH Magnum 235 #15001B...$188,000 (F) 2010 Case IH 4420 #53116B...............$225,000 (W) 2007 New Holland 1475 16-ft.#32189W..$18,000 2014 Case IH Magnum 340 #15450W...$235,000 (H) 2012 Case IH 4430 #53195W..............$291,000 (D)(D) 2002 Hesston 1270 #34099W. ..............$11,000 (D) 2011 Case IH 7120 #23269W..............$230,000 (D) CIH Farmall 40, W80137 ..................................

NEW Frontier Equipment Stanley Equipment (F) 2010 Case IHHd, Max 140 #WUT745. .........$88,000 w/CIH 1010Implement 30’ WUH320 ............................. $8,000 Glasgow Combines & Headers Steers CIH Farmall 60,A30D W80170#34090W. .................................

NEW 2011 MacDon .............$28,000 (H) 2012 Case Skid IH 4430 #53202W..............$315,000 (W)(D) (D) 2011 Case IH 9120 #23341W. . ............$295,000 Frontier Equipment Stanley Equipment w/CIHCase 1042 36’ Hd, WUH323 $22,000 (B) 2012 IHCpr Maxxum 125................... #15438W. ..$87,000(W) 632 Bobcat, 20018W ........................................ $7,250 (D) CIH Farmall 95, W80193 .................................. NEW (B) 670 Cat w/SP36 HB Implement Dpr Hd, 25002W ............ $190,000 (D) 2009 New Holland H7150 #32149W.....$25,750 (S) 2012 Case IH 4430 #53109B...............$299,000 (D) 1996 Case IHGlasgow 2188 #23367W................$38,000 (F) CIH 6088, WUH312 ....................................... $215,000 (H) 642B Bobcat w/Bkt, 20124W ........................... $7,500 (B) CIH Farmall 95, W80189 .................................. NEW (W) NH TR95 w/971 NH 25’ Hd, 24114&2114A ..... $7,000 (F) 2009 Case IH Maxxum 130 #WUT737...$73,000 A30D..................................... #34096W.............$27,000 (F) CIH 7010 w/36’ Grain Belt Hdr, WUH297 ..... $310,000 (H) 743 (D) 2006 John Deere 4720 #53161W........$140,000 (D) Case IH 9120 Bobcat w/o Bkt, 20101W ............................ $8,500 (D)(W) CIH2009 95UMacDon FWA, W80138 NEW (D)2011 (2) NH TR98 w/994#23347W. 36’ Dpr, 971.............$295,000 PU Hd, (F) 2012 Case IH Maxxum 140 #WUT716...$90,000 CIH 8010, WUH172 ........................................ $196,000 (B) S130 Bobcat Bkt, 20112W $18,995 (D)(F) CIH 105U FWA, W80160 ..................................

NEW 2009 New Holland H7150 #WUY399....$27,000 (S) 2012 Johnw/oDeere 4830....................... #53103B.........$255,000 24025W 24026W $101,100 (F) (D) 2010orCase IH.......................................................

8120 #23349W..............$253,000 (G) 2012 Case IH Maxxum 140 #15109B...$118,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH232 ....................................... $280,000 (D) 753 Bobcat, 20083W ....................................... $19,000 (B)(H) CIH Puma 125 FWA, 1475 W80053 ........................ NEW (D)2011 NH Case TR66IH w/36’ 960 #23370W. MacDon Dpr.Hd, 2002 New Holland #32186W. . ......$13,800 (S) 2009 John Deere 4830 #UM788. . ........$194,000 (D) 9120 ............$304,000 (D) (D)CIH 20108010, Case23075W IH Maxxum 140 #15413W. ..$83,000(H) 753 Bobcat, 20085W ....................................... $12,000 ........................................ $265,000 w/L750 Ldr, W85038 ...................................... NEW U s e d E q u i p m e n$64,000 t New Equipment 2009W &28019W ..............................................

2002 New165 Hollnad #UH492..........$14,000 (F) 2008 Apache 1010 #WUY391..............$142,000 (D) Case IH24016W 9120 ........................................... #23389W..............$290,000 ........................................ $265,000 (D)CIH 20118010, Case23076W IH Maxxum 140 #15424W. ..$80,000(D) S150 Bobcat, 20120W .................................... $23,000 (W)(S) CIH Puma FWA,1475 W80112 ...................... NEW (D)2011 NH TX68, $65,000 (D) Combines & Headers Skid Steers ....................................... $270,000 (D) S150 Bobcat w/BKT, BkT Bite, 20133W ....... $22,500 (S) w/LX770 2004 NewLdr, Holland 1475 #UH499..........$16,000 W85140 ..................................

NEW (G)CIH 20108010, Case23087W IH Maxxum140 #15125B....$88,000 (D) 2007w/36’ Case IH 2588 #23391W. .............$165,000 MacDon 962 Dpr Hd, 24017W ................ $28,000 (W) 8010, WUH342 ....................................... $185,000 (D) S205 Bobcat, no Bkt, 20120W ....................... $23,000 (D)(S) CIH Puma W800371475 ....................................

NEW (W) NH CR960, 24019W .................................... $160,000 (F) (D)CIH 2011 Challenger MT875C #18037W...$320,000 2003 New210, Holland #32101B.........$13,000 CIH 8120, WUH298 ....................................... $330,000 (B) S205 Bobcat w/Bkt, 20146W ........................ $26,500 w/L770 Ldr, W85031 ...................................... NEW (F) NH CR960, WUH370 .................................... $137,000 (F) Mowers/Zero Turn (W) 2001 Case IH MX120 7845 hours. #15454W.....

(F) 2004 New Holland 1475 #32100B.........$16,000 (F) CIH Scout Ut Vehicle, WNM126 .................... NEW (D) NH CR970,Grain 24021W ..................................... $188,000 (S) CIH 2388, ........................................................... $89,900 (D) S205 Bobcat w/Bkt, 20142W ......................... $25,000 . ..............................................................$44,500 (W) Bobcat, Carts New H7150W85133 #WUY302.............$26,000 WUT322 $19,000 (D)(F) CIH 72”Holland Finish Mwr, ....................... NEW 1980 Cub Cadet......................................

ZTR #19037W..............$1500 (D) NH CR 970, 24022W .................................... $180,000 (S) CIH 7010, ......................................................... $240,000 (F) 863 (B)082009 Puma 125 #15374W.......$95,000 CIHCase 7010,IH .................................................. $249,000 (W) 863 Bobcat, 20105W ..................................... $23,000 (F) (W) CIH2010 SCX100 Pvt Tng, WNH526 ............ NEW NH 42’ Dpr Hd,#52103B. 24023W ....................... $47,000 (S) New 16’ Holland H7150 #32199W....$36,500 (B) 2006 Dixon Grizzly #19013W..................$4640 (F) 2006w/94C Bourgault 750 ...............$28,000 CIHCase 8010IH , .................................................. $249,000 (W) 863 Bobcat, 20136W .................................... $18,000 (F)072012 Puma 125 #15112B.......$106,000 (F) (W) CIH HDX 182Holland Agr Hd,H7150 WNH553 ................. NEW (F) NH CR 970, WUH324 ................................... $152,000 (S) 2006 New #32200W....$22,000 (W) 2006 John Deere 190C #19040W...........$1300 (G) 2010 Brent 1194 #GUM097. . .................$58,000 , .................................................. $220,000 (S) 06 CIH 8010 (W) CIH WD1203 Swthr, W83050 ....................... NEW (W) NH CR9070, 24027W ................................. $270,000 (D) 2009 Case IH Puma 165 #15420W.......$97,600(D) S330 Bobcat w/80” Bkt, 20094W ................... $43,000 2007 CaseRnd IH DC161 disc #30064W.....$19,000 UC550 ..................................................... $9,500 (W) (D) 860, LS160 Skid 20109W 727 .............................

2012NH Grasshopper #19029W.$19,000 ........$10,500 (W)(D) (H) 1000 24024W #52120W. .....................$34,000 CIH RB564 Blr, AW,TW, W83013 ........ NEW (D)2009 NH J&M CR 9070, ................................. $260,000 (S) (F)MF 2011 Case IH Puma 170 #15107B.......$125,000 (S) 2 Honeybee SP36 Hds , .............................. $59,500 (D) 1825 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20128W .................... $10,000 (W) CIH RB564 Rnd Blr, Ele Twn Nt, W83014 .. NEW (D) 2009 New Holland H7460 #32201W.....$22,000 (S) NH CR9070, 24035W .................................... $249,000 (S) 2010 Grasshopper 620 #19101B. . ...........$7900 (F) 1997 Morris 750 #52100B......................$16,500 (F) 2008 Case IH Puma 180 #WUT698.......$99,000 (W)(B) CIH SPX3330 SP Spryr, W85098 ................

NEW w/NH 94C 42’ Dpr Hd, 24036W ....................... $42,000 (S) CIH 8230 PT Swthr, UC558 ......................... $8,500 (D) 1825B Case Skid w/Bkt 20129W ................. $14,000 2001 Premier 1900 #35087W. .................$6500 (W) 2005 Sunflower 8782 #52101B............$25,000 (S) (B) 2008 Case IH Puma 195 #15406W.......$98,000 CIH 8120, UC564 ........................................... $299,000 (D) 1845 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20127W ................... $14,000 (F) CIH SPX3330 SP Spryr, WNH585 ................ NEW (W) JD 9600, 22004W ............................................. $52,000 Post Diggers (D)CIH 2011 Case IH Puma 195 #15430W.....$121,650 2188, UC565 ............................................. $69,500 (F) 420 SSL Case Skid, WUT324 ..................... $23,000 (B) 2010 #52119W...........$58,000 (W) CIH SRX160 134’ Wld Boom Spryr, W85043 (W) JD Unverferth 9600, 22011W1315 ............................................. $49,000 (S) Balers Misc MacDon 973 IH Hd, UC566195 .............................. $29,500 (F) 435 SSL Case Skid, WUT341 ..................... $35,000 (D) 2007 Case Puma #15453W.......$80,000 .................................................................................

NEW Grain Augers & Vacs .. $123,500 (S) (D) 1980 (W) JD Unverferth 9650 w/930R 9200 JD Hdr,#52121W...........$29,000 22007W,22009W Augers Garden 2188, UC572 ............................................. $85,000 (S) Case Skid w/Bkt, 20125W ...................... $34,000 (F) CIH 8120 Combine, WNC432 ......................... NEW (F)&CIH 2009 Case IH Puma 210 #WUT749.....$125,000(D) 440 (F) JD STS 9660, WUH346 .................................. $31,000 Lawn (D) 2002 New Holland BB960 big square baler.

(S) NH 94C Hd, ..................................................... $45,000 C3 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20130W .............. $36,000 (D)(D) CIH 8120 Combine, W82055 .......................... NEW 1980 Batco 1335 #51136W...................$10,200 w/936D JD Dpr, WUH261 ................................. $29,000 (F)Honeybee 2008 Case IH STG535 #15113B..........$230,000(D) 440 #37008W................................................$31,000 42GB Hd, ................................... $65,000 (D) 60XT Case Skid w/Bkt, 20131W ................. $22,000 (W)(D) CIH 8120 Combine, W82076 .........................

NEW w/635F JD, WUH262 ........................................ $35,000 (S) 2002 Brandt 10x70 #51160W. ..................$7500 (F) 2011 Case IH STG535 600 hours. #15123B.$295,000 Grain Vacs TrakNew 1500D Skid, 664 20088W .............. $17,000 (W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82078 ......................... NEW (B) 1998 Holland #38135W.............$6500 (D) 9760 JD w/36D Dpr Hd w/Fgr Rl, 22015W .... $231,000 (S) Honeybee 42GB Hd, ................................... $71,000 (D) Skat (D) Brandt 10x60 #51169W. . ..........................$7000 (G) 2013 Case IH STG550 #15118B.........$389,000 Magnatrac Skid w/Bkt, Dzr, 20111W $6,000 (W) 1680 CIH, 4500EX 23022W ......................................... $30,000 (S) MacDon 963 Hd, ......................... Call for Pricing (D) 4800 (D) 1980 Brandt #51164W.............$11,000 (W) 2006 New Holland BR780A #38136W...$14,000 (W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82080 ......................... NEW D60IHHd , .......................................... $61,000 (F)MacDon 2012 Case STG600 #WUT704........$397,000 2008 TCH14115 #51167W. ............

(B)(D) CIH 2142Convey-All 35’ Drpr Hd, W82057 ...................

NEW Post Diggers (B) 1680 CIH, 23057W ........................................... $29,000 (S) (B) 2004 Brandt 5000EX #51166W.............$13,000 (S)(H)Hondybee (B) 2004 New Holland BR780 #38138W....$13,500 (B) CIH 2152 35’ Dpr Hd, W82024 ..................... NEW 40GB Hd, .....................................

59,000 (H) 3pt 2012 Case IH STG660 #52102W..............$1200 (H) 1680 CIH, 23058W .......................................... $38,000 F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52027W ............... $850 . ............................................................. $52,000 3655, ............................ for Pricing (W) (W) (B) 2009 Brandt #51174W.............$14,500 New Holland BR7090 . $19,600 (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82062 ................... NEW (W) 1688 CIH, 5000EX 23050W ......................................... $45,000 (S) 3pt 2009 F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52030W#38139W. .............. $800 (G)Honeybee Case IH STX375 #WUT598..Call .................$80,000 (D) 2013 Westfield TF8X36 #51159W............$8500 3 CIH 1010 Hds, .......................... Call for Pricing (B) McMillin (W) 1688 CIH, 7500HP 23082W ......................................... $50,000 (S) Hyd Holland Post Dgr,BR780 52022W#38149W. .............. $1,295 (D) 2011 Brandt #51172W.............$20,000 (W) 2005 New ......$8500 (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82065 ................... NEW (S) 2008 Case IH STX485 #15110B..........$220,000 2008 Westfield #51175W. ..............$9500 (D)(B) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr10x61 Hd, W82050 ...................

NEW w/1015 CIH PU Hd, 23084W ............................... $7,000 (S) NH CR960, .................................................... $180,000 Misc (G) 2012 Case IH STX500 (D) 2011 Case IH RB564 #38147W.............$34,000 (W) CIH 2152 45’ Drpr Hd, W82074 ................. NEW Grain Augers#GUT182. & Vacs........$260,000(H) C1000SR (B) CIH 2188, 23046W ........................................... $47,500 Swath Roller, 520354W ................. $750 (H) 2008 New Holland T6080 #16177W. . ....$79,500 (B) 2008 New Holland BR7090 #38140W..$19,000 (D) CIH 2188 w/30’ CIH 1010 Hdr, 23099W & 23100W ........ (W) 7x36 Westfield w/16HP Briggs, 51034W ....... $2,100 Sprayers Windrowers Lawn & Garden (W)7x51 2008 New Holland Westfield w/220vTC45D Elec Mtr, #16173W. 51053W ..........$24,500 $2,500 (D) 2003 New Holland BR780 #38141W....$15,000 ........................................................................... $12,000 (D) (D) 425 JD Lawn Tractor w/54” Mwr, 51” Brm, (D) 8x41 Westfield, 51016W .................................. $4,500 (F) 2007 New Holland TC55 #15117B. . .......$24,000 (H)2004 CIH 2188, 23109W1064 ..........................................

(F) RoGator 3511 engine$40,000 hours.

(G)19015W 2007.................................................................

John Deere 568 #GHAY42...........$27,500 (D) 1980 Case IH 730 #30067W.....................$4500 $6,950 Westfield, 51055W .................................. $3,500 (W) CIH 2188, 23111W ......................................... $85,000 (D) (W)8x46 2006 New Holland TG275 #16169W..$108,000 #53118B.................................................$97,000 (F) 2008 AGCO 5556A #38105B.................$22,000 (W) 1974 International 4000 #34089W..........$4500 (F) 718K Grasshopper Lawn Tractor, Brandt, 51058W ............................... $2,100 (B) CIH 2388, 23018W ........................................... $90,000 (B) (B)8x52 2005SC New Holland TM155 #16171W.....$66,900 (F) #53115B........$100,000 .............................................................. $5,000 (F)WUM534 2008 Case IH RB564 #38106B..............$24,000 (D) 2002 MacDon 9352 #34083W...............$56,000 MK 8x51 Westfield Swg Agr, 51057W ... $2,500 (B)2011 CIHSpra-Coupe 2388, 23047W4660 ......................................... $100,000 (D) (W) 2006 New Holland TV145 #16178W.....$65,000 Grasshopper Lawn Tractor, (F) Ultimate #53117B........$26,000 (F)2005 CIHSummers 2388 w/1015 Hdr, WUH211 .................... $142,000 (D) MK100x51 Westfield Swg Agr, 51054W $5,000 (D) 721 (B) 2009 New Holland TV6070 #16166W...$104,500 (B) 2001John Deere 567 #38146W.............$19,900 (S) 1998 MacDon 9200 34102B..................$45,000

Used Equipment

(B) 670 Cat w/SP36 HB Dpr Hd, 25002W ............ $190,000 (W) NH TR95 w/971 NH 25’ Hd, 24114&2114A ..... $7,000 (D) (2) NH TR98 w/994 36’ Dpr, 971 PU Hd, 24025W or 24026W ....................................................... $101,100 (D) NH TR66 w/36’ 960 MacDon Dpr Hd, 2009W &28019W .............................................. $64,000 (D) NH TX68, 24016W ........................................... $65,000 w/36’ MacDon 962 Dpr Hd, 24017W ................ $28,000 (W) NH CR960, 24019W .................................... $160,000 (F) NH CR960, WUH370 .................................... $137,000 (D) NH CR970, 24021W ..................................... $188,000 (D) NH CR 970, 24022W .................................... $180,000 w/94C NH 42’ Dpr Hd, 24023W ....................... $47,000 (F) NH CR 970, WUH324 ................................... $152,000 (W) NH CR9070, 24027W ................................. $270,000 (D) NH CR 9070, 24024W ................................. $260,000 (S) NH CR9070, 24035W .................................... $249,000 w/NH 94C 42’ Dpr Hd, 24036W ....................... $42,000 (W) JD 9600, 22004W ............................................. $52,000 (W) JD 9600, 22011W ............................................. $49,000 (W) JD 9650 w/930R JD Hdr, 22007W,22009W .. $123,500 (F) JD STS 9660, WUH346 .................................. $31,000 w/936D JD Dpr, WUH261 ................................. $29,000 w/635F JD, WUH262 ........................................ $35,000 (D) 9760 JD w/36D Dpr Hd w/Fgr Rl, 22015W .... $231,000 (W) 1680 CIH, 23022W ......................................... $30,000 (B) 1680 CIH, 23057W ........................................... $29,000 (H) 1680 CIH, 23058W .......................................... $38,000 (W) 1688 CIH, 23050W ......................................... $45,000 (W) 1688 CIH, 23082W ......................................... $50,000 w/1015 CIH PU Hd, 23084W ............................... $7,000 (B) CIH 2188, 23046W ........................................... $47,500 (D) CIH 2188 w/30’ CIH 1010 Hdr, 23099W & 23100W ........ ........................................................................... $12,000 (H) CIH 2188, 23109W .......................................... $40,000 (W) CIH 2188, 23111W ......................................... $85,000 (B) CIH 2388, 23018W ........................................... $90,000 (B) CIH 2388, 23047W ......................................... $100,000 (F) CIH 2388 w/1015 Hdr, WUH211 .................... $142,000 (W) CIH 2388 w/30’ 1010 Hdr, 23066W &23067W ............... ........................................................................... $97,400 (F) CIH 2588, WIH319 ......................................... $195,000

w/CIH 1010 30’ Hd, WUH320 ............................. $8,000 w/CIH 1042 36’ Cpr Hd, WUH323 ................... $22,000 (F) CIH 6088, WUH312 ....................................... $215,000 (F) CIH 7010 w/36’ Grain Belt Hdr, WUH297 ..... $310,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH172 ........................................ $196,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH232 ....................................... $280,000 (D) CIH 8010, 23075W ........................................ $265,000 (D) CIH 8010, 23076W ........................................ $265,000 (W) CIH 8010, 23087W ....................................... $270,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH342 ....................................... $185,000 (F) CIH 8120, WUH298 ....................................... $330,000 (S) CIH 2388, ........................................................... $89,900 (S) CIH 7010, ......................................................... $240,000 (S) 08 CIH 7010, .................................................. $249,000 (S) 07 CIH 8010, .................................................. $249,000 (S) 06 CIH 8010, .................................................. $220,000 (S) MF 860, UC550 ..................................................... $9,500 (S) 2 Honeybee SP36 Hds, .............................. $59,500 (S) CIH 8230 PT Swthr, UC558 ......................... $8,500 (S) CIH 8120, UC564 ........................................... $299,000 (S) CIH 2188, UC565 ............................................. $69,500 (S) MacDon 973 Hd, UC566 .............................. $29,500 (S) CIH 2188, UC572 ............................................. $85,000 (S) NH 94C Hd, ..................................................... $45,000 (S) Honeybee 42GB Hd, ................................... $65,000 (S) Honeybee 42GB Hd, ................................... $71,000 (S) MacDon 963 Hd, ......................... Call for Pricing (S) MacDon D60 Hd, .......................................... $61,000 (S) Hondybee 40GB Hd, ..................................... 59,000 (S) Honeybee 3655, ............................ Call for Pricing (S) 3 CIH 1010 Hds, .......................... Call for Pricing (S) NH CR960, .................................................... $180,000

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When the levee broke continued from page C42

in 1950, the project provides water for 50 ranches along roughly 30 miles of the lower river. Along much of its length, the main canals parallel the river, separated by a high berm wide enough to accommodate a vehicle.

On May 26, Rettig says, “The river had reached a level where we knew from past experience it would overtop the berm and start running into the canal.” To reduce the overall force of floodwater on the system, Rettig called in a backhoe operator to breach the canal by removing sections of the berm.

Downstream he saw another potential problem: an elevated pipeline (called a siphon) that crossed the river, bringing water from the north-side canal to the south side. Four metal piers supported the pipeline as it crossed the river. The water level was still rising and the piers were under tremendous stress from the current.

On May 26, 2011, the Musselshell River reached a height of 14.78 feet at the town of Roundup. Disaster and emergency specialists refer to floods as “slow-motion disasters.” Unlike a tornado or earthquake which begin and end in minutes, floods unfold over days or weeks. Rettig says the community endured extreme levels of anxiety. Following the initial crest in late May, a second rain event triggered another flood surge on June 8. In all, flooding went on for three weeks. When Rettig was finally able to get out for an assessment, it didn’t take long to determine the Delphia-Melstone canal system had sustained major damage.

“It wasn’t a complete and continuous destruction of the canal—it was a series of half-mile-long breaches here and there,” Rettig says. “Overall I had about 20 places of specific damage. Amazingly, no headworks or dam structures were lost. But all that water had to go somewhere.”

In some places, especially where the canal made a turn, the water pushed straight ahead, sweeping away massive sections of berm and making the canal part of the river channel. The elevated pipeline was destroyed. The south end of the pipeline had fallen into the river as floodwaters scoured away the bank; three of the four metal piers were twisted or destroyed and all would need major repairs or replacement.

With damage assessments adding up, members of the Delphia-Melstone Ditch board faced a monumental decision: was the system worth fixing? Projected repair costs were approaching a million dollars. Most water users were small

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When the levee broke continued from page C45

family ranches running 100 to 500 cow-calf pairs, with the average ranch irrigating about 150 acres of alfalfa hay to feed its herd through winter. Could each ranch maintain its own irrigation works? Could ranchers purchase hay instead of growing it themselves?

Richard Haxton, a Melstone-area rancher who had served five years as president of the board, wrote an assessment of Delphia-Melstone’s role in the valley’s economic and cultural life: “Ranching is the only agricultural activity on the lower Musselshell. The only other basic job-providing resource is the small oil patch. Whatever the board’s decision, it will certainly impact the entire community, the school, the hardware and convenience store, the garage and gas station, as well as several construction-related businesses that call Melstone home … Without a doubt abandonment would require purchasing most of the hay to winter the present cow herds. Buying hay from out of the community is costly. In some cases the smaller places would likely be absorbed into the larger ones.”

Haxton also concluded that most ranches could not afford to operate their own irrigation systems. Rettig says one area ranch set up its own pumping system and gave it a try, and found it too expensive. The canal system was far more cost-effective.

Prior to the flood, Lynn Rettig had been working with DNRC to obtain a Renewable Resource Grant (RRG). The grant for $100,000 had been approved to fund new lining in a portion of the canal system and to rehabilitate a check structure. Alice Stanley, who manages a dozen grant and loan programs for DNRC, says part of the agency’s response to the Musselshell River flood included reviewing grants and loans already approved to see if they might be revised to help with recovery projects.

“We were able to shift the purpose of the grant to repairing or replacing the transfer pipeline, and given the situation around the state we were able to do it quickly,” Stanley says.

The canal board decided the first step was a comprehensive damage assessment of the entire system. Rettig applied for a $5,000 Irrigation Development Grant, another DNRC program that allows private entities to defray a portion of the costs for project development or recovery. That grant paid for an engineering assessment of damage in areas where the canal was breached.

The elevated pipeline was the most challenging project from a technical perspective. Should it be repaired or replaced?

Rettig and the canal board needed to know the best course of action. They worked with DNRC staff to write a Renewable Resource Planning Grant for $10,000. The grant paid for a Billings-based engineering firm to do a technical assessment.

“The grant was approved that fall, and the engineers were out here soon after,” says Rettig. “They recommended we replace the overhead pipeline with an inverted siphon. It’s a submerged pipeline under the riverbed. The pipe is encased in concrete and it offers much better durability long term. ” In one of the hardest-hit areas along the canal, floodwaters completely removed a section of the berm, then excavated a massive crater in a cultivated field. Engineers recommended that stretch of canal be re-routed and the old section filled in.

Because a portion of the damage involved private land, the repairs were eligible for a $15,000 Conservation District Grant.

By October of 2011, repairs on the Delphia-Melstone Canals were in full swing. The irrigation company’s share of the costs totaled $450,000. DNRC grants added $132,668. Rettig says the total reconstruction cost will approach one million dollars.

In May of 2012, the Delphia-Melstone Canals were operating in time for irrigation season. Repair work made it difficult to rotate among water users. Weeds, seepage and evaporation due to extreme heat limited the overall efficiency of the system. Some ranches were still forced to purchase hay on the open market.

Rettig says 2013 was a much better year.

“The canals were in better shape and weeds weren’t an issue. We never got behind in terms of irrigation demand. And we had good crop production.”

Late in 2013, Rettig still has a small to-do list of repair and recovery projects associated with the 2011 flood. He’s got areas along the river that need rip-rap material. Weeds are still a problem in places where the canal was rebuilt or soils were disturbed. But compared to what he went through, it’s not much.

“It took a lot of people working together to put this canal system back in operating condition,” Rettig says. “State and federal agencies bent over backwards to help. Our canal clerk, Gena Allen, spent countless hours on paperwork to get us through the funding process. We used four different contractors to do the work; sometimes there were several projects going at once. For a year and a half I was married to this. But we got it done.”

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The Bos Terra feedlot brought 20-25 new jobs to Judith Basin County, along with contracts to purchase cereal grain from local farmers. (Photo courtesy of DNRC)

Gauging success

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At one point, a farmer approached me about a loan request and brought in his financial statements for me to examine. I looked at them and was impressed with his net worth. He had experienced cash-flow issues during the past few years, but his net worth position helped overcome the cash-flow issues.

I put the loan package together and presented it to my boss, but she quickly noticed a problem. I was using market values to calculate net worth. The farmer had a tract of land that bordered prime recreational land. Based on the current economic conditions, the land was valued extremely high. Basing the value of the land on agricultural values vs. recreational values, the farmer’s strong net worth quickly disappeared. I realized then the importance of understanding sources of equity, or net worth.

The most basic accounting equation, which underpins the balance sheet, is assets minus liabilities equals net worth, or owner’s equity. Net worth is an indicator of wealth and financial position. However, net worth is complicated because of the problems caused by changes in asset values.

To understand this better, it is helpful to identify the composition of net worth. Net worth is composed of three pieces.

The first piece is contributed capital. This can be thought of as the money invested in the business by the owner. The second piece is retained earnings. Retained earnings is defined as the accumulated net earnings of the business that have not been withdrawn or distributed. The final piece is valuation equity. Valuation equity is the change in asset values often defined by the difference between market and cost values.

This quick accounting 101 lesson was necessary to illustrate one of the threats facing farmers. Farmers have been able to strengthen their balance sheet, thanks to favorable prices and growing conditions combined with sharp increases in land values. Researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City have noted that the U.S. farm balance sheet is the strongest it has been since the 1970s.

As we look at the current situation, land values have increased dramatically throughout the Midwest. Average land values in North Dakota went from $670 per acre in 2007 to $1,910 per acre in 2013. We also have seen farm assets go from an average of close to $1 million up to $1.9 million.

At the same time, the average producer’s liabilities have stayed relatively constant.

During the past few years, farmers also have seen a dramatic change in net worth. The average net worth went from $600,000 in 2007 to just more than $1.3 million in 2012.

The question becomes: Is that change in net worth driven by changes in asset values or retained earnings? In 2007, the average net farm income was $192,200. In 2012, the average was $367,317. With this increase in farm income, have farmers been putting those earnings back in the farm or has the change in net worth been driven by appreciating farmland values?

My colleague Frayne Olson and I have analyzed data from 1998 through 2012 to help find the answers. We divided the data into two time periods: 1998 through 2006 and 2007 through 2012. The shift that occurred in agriculture in 2007 would provide a reference point.

Based on our results, farmers during the most recent time period (2007 through 2012) are relying more on retained earnings to build net worth than asset revaluation. In other words, most farmers have been using their earnings wisely.

Perhaps a partial explanation for this change could be lenders shifting focus to earnings-based decisions vs. assetbased decisions. The 1980s farm crisis illustrated the dangers of asset-based lending decisions. Although proper assets must be in place to justify a credit decision, lenders also are requiring sufficient earnings/cash flow to secure credit.

So what does this mean for the future? What happens if land prices fall? What happens if prices do not rebound?

I wish I had a crystal ball and could forecast the future accurately. Although I am unable to forecast the future, I believe that we can agree that commodity and input prices will continue to be volatile, which highlights the need for sound financial management.

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Judee – hard red winter wheat developed by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station in 2011. Judee is a white-glumed, solid-stem, semi-dwarf (Rht1) wheat with medium maturity. Judee has average yield, test weight, and protein, and below average winter hardiness. Judee is susceptible to prevalent races of stem and leaf rust but resistant to stripe rust. Stem-solidness of Judee is most similar to Genou. Judee is a high PPO variety with average mill and above average bake properties. PVP, Title V is pending (Certificate #201200161).

Ledger – hard red winter wheat developed by WestBred LLC and released in 2004. Ledger is an early maturing wheat, semidwarf wheat with average winter hardiness. The Montana Intrastate Winter Wheat Program testing shows this variety to be of average yield and protein with above average test weight. Ledger is susceptible to stripe rust and stem rust. Milling and baking characteristics are acceptable. Ledger is protected under the Plant Variety Protection Act, but not the Title V option (Certificate #200600063).

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Sheep – the sericea solution?

By Katie Allen, Kansas State University Extension Research at Kansas State University has found that sheep will voluntarily graze, and therefore could help sustainably control, sericea lespedeza, a noxious weed in parts of Kansas and neighboring states.

A costly situation in the Kansas Flint Hills could become a scenario for profit, but it would require beef and sheep producers to work together to sustainably manage a noxious weed problem plaguing the area.

KC Olson, a beef cattle scientist for K-State Research and Extension, said sericea lespedeza is on the short list of noxious weed species people have thrown up their hands over, particularly those who own land in the Flint Hills. In the past, it has taken costly herbicide application to get rid of the weed.

“We have yet to learn to live with it, and we have yet to demonstrate that we can extinguish it on a large scale,” he said.

Sericea is a tannin-rich perennial legume, and cattle grazing in the Flint Hills aren’t lining up to eat it, Olson said.

His latest research that examines ways to control sericea in Kansas grasslands involves two cost-effective grazing approaches: supplementing grazing cows with a corn steep liquor byproduct to prompt them to eat sericea and using sheep as “clean up” grazers on sericea once stocker cattle are removed from pastures mid-summer.

Olson said both of these methods have worked to combat the spread of sericea, although he is in the initial stages of the research. The aim is to develop additional tools for the landowner’s toolbox to help deal with this problem in cheaper ways.

A costly nuisance Sericea lespedeza is a durable weed that costs a lot of money to get rid of with herbicide, Olson said. Sericea has been labeled a noxious weed in Kansas the last 15 to 20 years, but landowners today are no closer to making it disappear.

If a person applies chemical to it immediately, it’s possible to make it go away for a short time, he said. But, sericea is a durable plant and is allelopathic, meaning as it grows it produces chemicals in the soil that prevent the germination and growth of native plants. It’s also canopy-dominant, meaning it can shade out its plant competitors and take over a field. Landowners usually don’t notice sericea until it is out of control.

“Any airily applied herbicide will probably kill adult plants at the top of the canopy,” Olson said. “Because the tallgrass prairie has such a robust canopy structure, that herbicide does not filter down to ground level to get those juvenile plants, and it certainly doesn’t kill seed.”

The amount of seed sericea produces is another major problem, he said. One adult plant can produce massive amounts of seed, and that seed has respectable durability in the soil. Even seed that has been in the soil for several years has potential to germinate.

Supplementation for cows Olson has been studying ways to prevent sericea lespedeza from taking over fields in the Flint Hills since 2008. To cut down on costs, he has aimed to provide more grazing pressure on the plant.

“When a plant has been grazed, the rules of nature dictate that the plant directs its nutritional resources away from seed production and toward restoration of leaf area,” Olson said.

“That would be a small way we could cut into the reproductive capacity of that plant and get some control over it.”

Most of the Flint Hills’ beef stocker producers use shortseason grazing where they double the stocking rate for half of the grazing season, he said. The stocker cattle begin grazing in late April to early May and are gone by mid to late-July.

Although that model has been successful for producers, it hasn’t helped control sericea, which ramps up its growth cycle about the time the stocker cattle leave, Olson said.

Putting grazing pressure on sericea in August and September must be done to reduce seed production.

Olson has used supplementation of corn steep liquor, a byproduct of wet corn milling, with sericea to make it more palatable to cows that graze after the stocker cattle leave.

Corn steep liquor is inexpensive and reasonably rich in protein and a compound called proline. Those two things can make animals more tolerant of high-tannin diets.

In several experiments, Olson found that this method of supplementation increased voluntary consumption of sericea lespedeza. He said downside of this method is that corn steep liquor is not available at every feed store, and it is a high-moisture product. A person must have a liquid feed handling system to use it.

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The sheep method Although sericea is not appreciated in eastern and central parts of Kansas, Olson said, in the western part of the state there is a fairly robust sheep industry. Most producers in western areas are constantly looking for available grazeable forage during the late summer months.

“We started thinking about the biology of those sheep,” he said. “They graze differently than cattle. They prefer in their diet hierarchy forbs (broadleaf plants) first, grass second and then browse (woody plants) third.”

This begged the question if mature ewes could be used in the Flint Hills to custom graze during that late season interval and help control sericea lespedeza. K-State’s Bressner Pasture in Yates Center, Kansas, consists of eight, 80-acre pastures that are routinely stocked with steers from April to July. Last year when the stocker steers left, Olson grazed ewes on half of those pastures for 60 days, from August to the beginning of October.

“We wanted to stock them at a fairly high rate, 2.5 ewes per acre for that 60-day period,” he said. “We wanted to see what they would do to that forb community during the late season grazing episode.”

Olson said three key forb species were monitored in this study, including sericea lespedeza, ironweed and western ragweed. The grazing was strictly voluntary—no supplementation was used.

“In two separate analyses during that 60-day period, between 85 and 95 percent of the sericea plants we observed showed evidence of grazing,” he said. “Not only that, but the sheep also went after the ironweed in a very big way and defoliated essentially 100 percent of the ironweed plants in those treated pastures.”

After the sheep grazed the ironweed and sericea, they turned their eyes toward the western ragweed, Olson said, and cleaned up about half of that during the 60-day interval.

When Olson went back to the pastures after the grazing interval to look at seed production on individual sericea plants, the grazed plants in the treated pasture had made little to no seed. That, he said, is crucial to controlling it. The sericea population in the untreated pastures took advantage of the late-season rains last fall and exploded in population.

This is year No. 1 of a four-year study, Olson said, so more data will be collected in the future to learn more about the sheep grazing control method.

More information about the history, characteristics and identification of sericea lespedeza is included in a publication Sericea Lespedeza: History, Characteristics, and Identification through K-State Research and Extension. Another publication explains stocking rate and grazing management for various livestock and is also available online, Stocking Rate and Grazing Management.

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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

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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

Trail King 42-ft. triple axle, air ride belly dump................................................................. $32,900 Trail King 42-ft. triple axle belly dump, spring suspension............................................... $22,900 3-1995 Trail King 42-ft. triple axle belly dumps. Each...................................................... $19,995 1993 Load King 43-ft. triple axle belly dump.................................................................... $19,995

Circle D 16-ft. bumper pull stock trailer, 2- 3500# axles, mats, spare wheel and tire....$4295

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

30-ft. tandem axle flatbed trailer with removable hay rack.......... . ...................................$4500

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

DCT 18-ft. car hauler with tool box, 5200# axles..........$2795

1982 Aztec 45-ft. step deck trailer...............................$12,995

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

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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 Circle D pickup flatbeds

Wide selection of van trailers.........................Starting at $5000

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

New 18’x83” heavy duty car hauler, wrap tongue, 6” channel frame, brakes on two axles, 7000 lb. axles.................................................................................................... $4395 New 18’x83” deluxe car hauler, wrap tongue, set back jack, brakes on two axles, ramps, 5200 lb. axles.................................................................................................... $3995

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

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

TrailMax 24-ft. tandem dually tilt bed pintle hook trailer, air brakes, 24,000 GVW....$6995

Circle D flatbeds, gooseneck hitch plate, lights, headache rack, rear skirt. Black 7x7............................... $1450 8x9............................... $1850 71/2x81/2........................ $1450 8x11............................. $2150 71/2x9........................... $1520 COMPANION™ 5th WHEEL RV HITCH

2007 GMC 3/4 ton, 4x4 regular cab with 6.0L V8, automatic, 159,000 miles, NEW HydraBed, nice condition......$22,900

1979 Champ 5000# gas forklift, 21-ft. height, side shift..$9995

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2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900, 10,300 miles...................................................... $4850

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2013 Polaris Sportsman 550 LE, windshield, front storage box, winch, street legal................ $8100 2011 Polaris Sportsman 850X2 with dump box 3468 miles........................................................ $6875 2012 Polaris Sportsman 850, 4x4.................................................................... $6750 2008 Polaris Sportsman 300 small chassis, 4WD, 5531 miles............................................... $3025 NEW 2014 Bear Track aluminum ATV trailers.......................................................... In Stock WE TAKE TRADES - FINANCING AVAILABLE

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USED SPRAYERS

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2013 Case IH Magnum 235 with L795 loader, luxury cab, 414 hours....................................................................... $193,900 2012 Case IH Maxxum140 with L765 loader with bucket and grapple, suspended cab, 4 remotes, electronic joystick......... . ................................................................................ $118,000 2011 Case IH Farmall 95 with L730 loader, MFD, 540/1000 PTO, ROPS........................................................................ $48,000 Ford 540B industrial with loader, one owner.................. $13,500

2-2013 Case IH Patriot 4430 120-ft. self propelled sprayers, loaded up!! 350-450 total hours.....................JUST TRADED New Holland SF115 suspended boom, 90-ft. booms with screens, 1500 gallon tank........................................................ $38,000

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2012 Case IH 500HD 4WD.................................................CALL

Brandt QF 2500 wheel boom sprayer, 100-ft. boom, Auto rate, mix fill, end nozzle kit................................................ $12,000

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2009 New Holland 7150 swing tongue mower/conditioner wtih 18-ft. head. Nice shape. SALE!................................. $29,000 Case IH 8120 538 rotor hours, 600 monitor, 900/60R32 drive, yield/moisture, chopper, HID stadium lighting......... $270,000 2013 Case IH 7230 long auger, Nav II, 372 antenna, yield/moisture.......................................................................... $343,000 2013 Case IH 7230 long auger, Nav II, 372 antenna, yield/moisture.......................................................................... $343,000 2012 Case IH 7230 luxury cab, rock trap, long auger, chopper, 2-2011 Case IH 550 Quad Trac, low hours, one with PTO, power mirrors, HID lighting, yield/moisture logging..$307,000 loaded........................................................................JUST IN 2011 Case IH 7120 luxury cab, rock trap, long auger, chopper, HID lighting, yield/moisture logging......................... $282,000 2011 Case IH 7120 600 rotor hours, luxury cab, 900/60R32 R1 drive, rock trap, chopper, yield/moisture, 600 monitor............ . ................................................................................ $272,000 2011 Case IH 7120 586 rotor hours, rock trap, long unload auger, chopper, monitor, yield/moisture............................. $262,000 2009 Case IH 7120 Pro 600 monitor, chopper, long auger, 780 hours........................................................................ $235,000 1989 Case IH 1660 24.5x32 tires, reverser, 3400 hours.$18,000 Case IH 1020 flex header with regular reel and Crary air reel, transport trailer.......................................................... $16,000

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FOR SALE

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Winter wheat variety performance summary continued from page c54

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Peregrine – hard red winter wheat developed by the Crop Development Center, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and registered in 2008. Peregrine is a medium to late maturing tall wheat with white chaff. Peregrine has average yield, above average test weight, below average protein, and good winter hardiness. Peregrine appears resistant to stripe rust and moderately resistant to stem rust. Peregrine has average milling and baking quality. PVP, Title V is pending (Certificate #201100371).

Promontory – Released by the Utah Agricultural Experiment Station in 1991. It is a hard red winter wheat of medium height with awns and bronze chaff. Promontory is a high yielding line with excellent test weight.

It has poor winterhardiness. Promontory is resistant to dwarf bunt and stripe rust and susceptible to stem rust. Promontory has average milling and above average baking characteristics. It has low PPO and could be used as a dual-purpose (bread and noodles) variety.

Pryor – hard red winter wheat released

by Western Plant Breeders in 2002. Pryor is a white chaffed, awned variety with short stature and medium winter hardiness. Pryor is a high yielding variety with average test weight and below average protein. It is susceptible to stem rust and stripe rust and

moderately resistant to leaf spot complex.

Pryor has average milling and below average baking characteristics. This variety is protected under the Plant Variety Protection Act without the Title V option (Certificate #200400072).

Radiant – hard red winter wheat released

by Alberta in 2002 and marketed by Meridian Seeds. Radiant is a medium to late maturing, medium tall wheat with white chaff.

Radiant has good winter hardiness in North Dakota tests. In the initial year of testing in Montana, Radiant had average yield, average test weight, and below average protein.

Radiant appears resistant to stripe rust and very susceptible to stem rust. Radiant has average milling and baking quality.

Rampart – Released by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station in 1996.

It is an awned, red chaffed, solid-stemmed hard red winter wheat variety. The kernel is long with a sloping back and a heavy brush.

The cheeks are rounded to angular with an open crease. Rampart is resistant to the wheat stem sawfly. It is moderately resistant to prevalent races of stem rust. Rampart is resistant to stripe rust. It is susceptible to leaf rust, dwarf smut and the Russian wheat aphid. Rampart has excellent milling and baking properties and is a sister line to Vanguard. continued on page b62

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FOR SALE

2010 John Deere 9770 combine with 936D header, 951 hours 2014 Timpte 42-ft. grain trailer, hopper bottom, air ride, air gauge.......................................................................$35,500 1973 Chevrolet 1 ton service truck with service body, new engine at 4000 miles, fuel pump, new clutch, good tires, excellent shape...........................................................$3000 Call 406-734-5310 or cell 899-9861, Carter, MT

Potential impact of climate change on rangeland plants

By Ann Perry, Agricultural Research Service ARS scientists are helping producers meet U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) climate change challenges and continue the scientists and their colleagues have concost-effective and environmentally sustainducted research showing the potential reable production of food and feed.” sponse of rangeland plants in arid regions In a 5-year investigation, the researchers of the United States to the conditions that assessed the effects of increased temperawill occur with climate change, according tures and carbon dioxide levels on plants to a paper published today in Nature.

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Yellow-rumped warblers are a spring migratory bird to Montana. Photo

by Kristi Dubois/FWP.

Migratory birds

By Bruce Auchly, FWP Region 4 Information Officer The other morning I spied a yellow-rumped warbler outside the office window.

Just a brief moment that turned into a highlight of the day.

Bird watching anyone? It’s easy, doesn’t take much equipment and is cheaper than a lot of other hobbies – ask any boat owner. And it can brighten an early spring day when the weather wants to shackle us to winter.

One day it’s drab outside, the next day there is a colorful bit of fluff and feathers in the front yard that has just accomplished an amazing feat of migration. Some of those birds, weighing just a few ounces, fly thousands of miles from the tropics to the northern boreal forests.

Although other parts of the country south of Montana are already seeing lots of songbirds passing through or setting up house, the beginning of May is a bit early for the peak here.

Many migratory birds, such as orioles and yellow warblers, don’t reach their peak arrival here until mid- to late May. The early birds, like that tiny yellow-rumped warbler, that are here by late April or the beginning of May have found a niche in nature that allows them to arrive ahead of the feathered mob, find a spot for a nest, attract a mate and get on with the survival of their species.

Several years ago, May 1 blizzards hit the state and, no doubt, killed a few of the early migrant species.

The early bird gets the worm, of course. But also, the early bird can muscle in on some prime real estate for nesting, which means a better chance to hatch and raise young, have the young learn to fly, then everyone head south by late summer.

Birds arriving too late are pushed into marginal habitat and are less likely to successfully nest for a variety of reasons: less food, more predators, exposure to the elements.

So there’s the gamble: Arrive early and with warm weather, or even average temperatures, thrive and prosper. Arrive late, or get hit with a cold wet spring, and lose.

By the way, there are several fascinating websites on spring migrants. Try the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society: http://ebird.org/content/ebird.

It lists weekly updates by regions, then species. Start at the Explore Data link.

For a Montana flavor, specifically which bird is seen where, find the American Birding Association website: http:// birding.aba.org Then, click on Montana under Western US. At that point, bookmark it.

What is perhaps more amazing than when birds arrive is how they do it.

How do birds navigate over thousands of miles to find just the right spot for raising young and ensuring the survival of their species?

Migrating birds navigate by using the sun and stars, the earth’s magnetic field, and probably mental maps. Although that means a warbler that successfully hatched and flew south last summer has to remember the route and fly it in reverse.

It’s not easy. And sometimes birds don’t make it.

That yellow-rumped warbler outside the window the other day, may still not be done. The species nests into Northern Canada and Alaska. So my friend may have just made a pit stop to pick up an insect or two and head north.

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How did your herd bull make it through the winter?

By Jim Neel, University of Tennessee Extension scrotums are be more susceptible to being Did your herd bull receive any concern sub fertile or possibly, even sterile in cold during the long cold winter we have expeconditions. These bulls would have a probrienced? Probably most of the concerns lem “drawing” their testicles up close to were directed toward the cow herd and their body to keep them warm. calves. However, the long cold winter we Both cold and hot weather can interfere experienced may have led to several negawith the spermatogenesis process and retive effects on the bull that could severely duce reproductive potential. reduce his reproductive potential. These Check the bulls’ scrotum for scabs; these range from frostbite on the bull’s scrotum, would probably be found on the lower part excess loss of body condition, and perhaps of the scrotum. The presence of “no scab” injuries to the feet and legs depending on is not an assurance that the reproductive the condition of the frozen surfaces they potential is not negatively affected. If frostwere walking on. bite and or cold injury is a concern, the bull Under normal winters, with sufficient should have a Breeding Soundness Examicare, the effects of cold weather would be nation (BSE) 45 days or so after the injury. less of a problem. However, with the exCheck with a local bovine veterinarian and tremely cold weather this year, bulls have discuss the possibility of “frost bite” and been exposed to conditions with greater risk arrange to have a BSE done on the bulls. of frostbite and cold injury to the scrotum A BSE prior to the breeding season has and testicles that can cause subfertility or always been a good practice and may be in some cases, infertility. even more important this year. An exam In cold weather sperm quality is reduced, should include an evaluation of the bull’s reand the colder it gets the more quality reproductive tract, semen volume and quality, duction occurs. Bulls with larger, hanging as well as the bull’s structural soundness and overall physical condition.

Observe the bulls for lameness, as frozen, slippery Lance Wickum Family and sometimes sharp edged Shelby, MT ground conditions can lead to lameness that will affect their ability to breed cows.

Did they come through the winter in decent physical condition? Or, did they end up thinner than you would like due to the cold weather energy requirements causing them to burn more calories to stay warm? Ideally bulls should have a similar Body Condition Score (BCS) to that of replacement heifers: from a 5 to 6.5. Top performing bulls will be busy and lose weight during the breeding season so they need to be in adequate condition before breeding begins. Also remember young bulls are still growing and may need extra feed during the breeding season.

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Does it really matter at branding?

By Adele Harty and Robin Salverson, South Dakota State Branding season is an important time of the year, not only for cattle health and well-being, but as a time for networking and fellowship with neighbors. With that networking comes a great responsibility to continue to work to provide a safe and wholesome product for the consumer. Producers need to be aware of and follow proper Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) guidelines during brandings and communicate that to their branding crew, especially in the administration of injections.

Below is an overview of the Steps in Administering Injections Properly: Select the right product for your need.

Work with your veterinarian to determine what product(s) are needed for your cattle.

Read the label and determine the dosage to be given, timing of administration, and route of administration.

Don’t combine vaccines in the same syringe.

Use transfer needles if a product needs to be reconstituted, this will be done with the Modified Live Vaccines (MLV).

Proper equipment is key to success.

Mix thoroughly. Rolling the bottle is preferred to shaking to decrease the number of bubbles formed in the product.

Don’t mix too much of a MLV at once because once the product is mixed it needs to be used within hours to ensure efficacy. Read the label to determine the maximum time a product can be mixed before it needs to be discarded.

To prevent cross-contamination mark and separate syringes so that the same vaccine is always in the syringe labeled for that vaccine.

Keep vaccines out of the direct sunlight or extreme temperatures to avoid degradation of the vaccine.

Get air out of syringes because injecting air into the animal could prove fatal if it gets into the bloodstream.

Restrain animals properly to decrease stress and improve the accuracy of proper injection location.

Choose the right needle. (See table.)

Select best route of administration. If the product is labeled for both Intramuscular(IM) and Subcutaneous (SQ) administration, SQ use is preferable as there is less chance for an injection site lesion that can negatively impact meat quality and tenderness.

Choose best site of administration. Give all injections in the neck region. (See diagram.)

When giving multiple injections, keep all vaccinations at least 4 inches apart. This is challenging with calves, however, keeping them apart is important to get the best response from our vaccines. If more than one person is giving shots, either chalk mark where you gave the shot or discuss beforehand where each vaccinator will be giving their shot. Chalking calves is also helpful so you don’t revaccinate an animal when there are multiple calves on the ground.

Use a proper injection technique, which means tenting for subcutaneous. Never administer more than 10 cc into any one site.

Change needles frequently, every 10 to 20 animals. A good rule of thumb is to change needles before refilling the vaccine gun to avoid transferring contamination into vaccine bottles or have one clean needle that is used to draw the vaccine from the bottle.

Sanitation is essential as it helps reduce the risk of spreading infection, and reduces injection site reactions.

Don’t clean syringes used for modified live vaccines (MLV) with disinfectants as the disinfectant can kill the vaccine and render it ineffective. Use hot water to clean these syringes.

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Pesticide applicators can save money

Pesticide applicators can save money by inspecting their spray equipment, calibrating their sprayers and testing the quality of their water before spraying, said Montana State University Extension Pesticide Education Specialist Cecil Tharp.

“It’s easy for applicators to focus on purchasing pesticide products while neglecting to calibrate the output of their spray equipment or test the quality of their water being used for spray applications,” Tharp said.

Offering three tips for spring spraying, Tharp recommended first that applicators inspect their spray equipment by checking spray pumps, lines, hose clamps and fittings for leaks and assessing the entire sprayer for rust, wear and breakage. Applicators should also inspect nozzles to see if the screens are free of debris and each nozzle spray pattern is uniform.

“A finely tuned ground sprayer in the fall may deliver a vastly different spray output in the spring,” Tharp said.

“Rusted nozzles, ruptured seals or rust in the lines may eventually lead to uneven spray patterns or a significant departure from desired target flow rates.

To check the spray pattern, Tharp suggested that applicators spray water over gravel or concrete. If the spray pattern seems uneven, they should replace or clean the nozzles.

They should select a nozzle tip that’s rated for the width they want to spray.

In his second tip – calibrating sprayers – Tharp said the goal is to make sure that the output of their sprayer falls within the range required on many pesticide product labels. Once applicators determine the output of their sprayers, they can determine how much pesticide product to add to a tank. For more information on calibrating sprayers, Tharp suggested applicators go to www.pesticides.montana.edu <http://www. pesticides.montana.edu> and select “Reference material” at the lower right side of the web page. He recommended applicators either download and print the MontGuide titled “Calibrating Ground Sprayers Using Shortcut Methods” or refer to the calibration PocketGuides.

In his third tip – checking water quality before mixing solutions – Tharp said many applicators don’t realize that water quality affects pesticide effectiveness. A pH over 8, for example, may lead to a 50 percent loss of 2.4-D amine efficacy within a few hours. In addition, glyphosate (Roundup, for example) formulations lose efficacy if hardness exceeds 150 parts per million.

“Water quality can significantly lower pesticide performance of many pesticide products,” Tharp said. “Vast areas of Montana harbor ground water with less than ideal pH and/ or hardness for spraying common pesticides.”

Applicators can test their water with a pH meter or pH litmus strips, Tharp said. If pH is a problem, applicators should consider using alternative sources of water or adding a buffering agent to adjust the pH. For more information on water quality, a new MontGuide titled “Pesticide Performance and Water Quality” is available by going to www. pesticides.montana.edu <http://www.pesticides.montana. edu> and selecting “Reference material.”

For more information, contact Tharp at (406) 994-5067 or ctharp@montana.edu

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Individual animal or pen ID Date treated Product administered Including name, company, product lot and serial number Dosage Route of administration Withdrawal time and earliest date withdrawal period will be cleared Processor name and/or initials

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Quinoa: From farm to fork

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Karl Kupers, co-founder of Shepherd’s Grain, attended the lecture because he is interested in growing quinoa and grains like millet, amaranth, and spelt.

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2012 John Deere S660 combine, 520/85R38 duals, Contour Master, low, low hours..CALL

2006 John Deere 9660STS combine, 520/85R38 duals................................................... CALL 1990 John Deere 9600 combine, 30.5x32 singles, chopper, chaff spreader........ CALL Used Set of 18.4x38 duals for John Deere 9600, 9610, 60 % rubber..............................$3000 2013 John Deere 635FD draper platform with HHS in rigid........................................ CALL

2012 John Deere 7130 (110 hp), 16 speed PowrQuad transmission, MFWD, 3-pt. hitch, 3 hydraulics, dual PTO, 18.4x38 singles, factory warranty, low hours. NEW John Deere H360 loader, 8-ft. bucket, grapple & mechanical joystick.....................................$118,900 2008 John Deere 7330 20 speed auto quad transmission, MFWD, 3-pt. hitch, 3 hydraulics, dual PTO, 18.4x42 singles, John Deere 741SL loader, 8-ft. bucket, grapple, joystick. ........................................................$98,500 2003 John Deere 7320 (105 PTO hp), 3 pt. hitch, 3 hydraulics, dual PTO, 18.4x38 singles, 741 loader, 8-ft. bucket, grapple and joystick....... ........................................................$69,500

1989 John Deere 8760 3 hydraulics, 20.8x38 duals................................................$39,500

USED TIRES

2008 John Deere 7330 (125 PTO hp) IVT transmission, MFWD, 3-pt. hitch, 3 hydraulics, dual PTO, 18.4x38 singles, John Deere 741SL loader, 8-ft. bucket, grapple, joystick............. ......................................................$109,500

John Deere 746 loader mounts for 77-7920..... .............................................................$500 (2) John Deere 740 loader mounts for 7000 series. Each..........................................$300 John Deere 840 loader mounts for 8000 series.......................................................$500 John Deere 741SL loader, 8-ft. bucket, grapple, joystick, 7520 mounts.........................$9500 John Deere 480B forklift, gas, 28-ft. mast, side shift, fresh overhaul............................$8950

USED SEEDING EQUIPMENT

2005 Brandt 5000EX grain vac............$12,500 2013 Brandt 13x70 HP swing away auger........ ........................................................$23,500

USED 2WD, MFWD TRACTORS

Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft. air hoe drill, 7.2” spacing . .........................................$42,500 (2) John Deere 9350 disk drills, 8-ft. units, fertilizer, hitch............................................$4750 (3) John Deere 9350 disc drills, 10-ft. units, 6” spacing, fertilizer, JD transport hitch.$11,500

USED TILLAGE EQUIPMENT

John Deere 2700 mulch ripper............$23,500

2012 John Deere 3005 compact tractor (23.5 PTO hp) 8 speed transmission, MFWD, 3-pt. hitch, JD 300 loader. Like new.........$18,500 2007 John Deere X540 lawn and garden tractor, 54” mower, powerflow bagger, new engine... ...........................................................$5750 John Deere 60HD rotary broom (fits 3000 series tractor)................................................$2950 John Deere 665 rotary tiller....................$2950 John Deere 40 60” tiller..........................$1250 John Deere 59 snowblower (fits 3000 series tractor..................................................$2500 John Deere 320 snowthrower...................$150

USED MISCELLANEOUS

set of 4, 710/70R42 duals, 98% rubber, 2 inside, 2 duals.............................................$16,000 set of 4, 710/70R42 duals, 90% rubber, 2 inside, 2 duals.............................................$15,000 set of 4, 480/80R50 duals, 98% rubber.$14,000 set of 4, 380/90R50 duals, 98% rubber.$11,000 2013 John Deere 640FD draper platform, no HHS in rigid........................................ CALL 2012 John Deere 635FD draper platform, no HHS.................................................... CALL 2010 John Deere 630R platform, pickup reel... ........................................................... CALL 2004 John Deere 635F 35-ft. flex platform....... ........................................................... CALL 1998 John Deere 930 platform, pickup reel...... ........................................................... CALL 1997 MacDon 960D platform.................. CALL

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 2012 Amity defoliator................................. Call 2007 Amity defoliator, 9 row, steerable.$14,500 2005 Amity defoliator, 6 row, steerable.$11,500

2000 John Deere 5510 (75 PTO hp) sync shuttle transmission, MFWD, 3 pt. hitch, 18.4x30 singles.............................................$21,500

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2009 Brandt 10x60 swing away auger....$9,500 2001 Brandt 10x60 swing away auger....$7500 John Deere 780 manure spreader, Hydra-Push, upper beater, liquid end gate..............$7950 Diamond 72” & 62” mowers.....................$2500

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Professional Tree and Hedge Care

Winter wheat variety performance summary continued from page C62

Get ‘Er Done Wiest Brady, MT

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

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Loader

1976 Michigan 125B loader, Detroit 6V71 4-yd. bucket. Good machine and nice farm unit. SN #441A317.......................................... $7500

Conveyor/Mixer Truck

1973 Mack DM 6115; vin DM61154689; Mack 6 cylinder engine, 260 hp, 251,896 miles, 9987 hours; Challenge 9 yard mixer, Theam 39A aluminum maxi swing conveyor with remote, new belt, 150 gallon water tank, excellent tires......................................................................... $7000

Pup Trailer

1970 Garwood dump trailer, vin 288140, tandem axle, 10 yard box, good tires............................................................................... $4500

Call Ted Fortner 406-563-3031 or Chris Hafer 406-490-4418

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Yellowstone – hard red winter wheat developed by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station and released to seed growers in 2005. Yellowstone is a very high yielding winter hardy variety with medium test weight, maturity, height, and grain protein. Yellowstone has excellent baking and good Asian noodle quality. It is moderately resistant to TCK smut and resistant to stripe rust, but susceptible to stem rust. Yellowstone potentially could occupy acreage currently planted to Neeley, Tiber CDC Falcon, Paul, Promontory, and Morgan. PVP, Title V has been issued (Certificate #200600284).

Plant Variety Protection The Plant Variety Act, signed into law in 1970, offers legal protection to developers of new varieties of plants which reproduce sexually – that is, through seeds. The law provides for a Plant Variety Protection Office in the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The office receives and processes applications and when “novelty” is established, issues a certificate granting protection rights specified by the applicant.

The owner (or developer) holding a “certificate of protection” has complete control over the variety for 20 years. The law provides two types of protection: 1. Without Seed Certification The owner of the protected variety may exclude others from reproducing the variety, selling it, offering it for sale, importing or exporting it, or use it in the commercial production of a hybrid or a different variety without permission. In this sense, the owner of a protected variety may bring civil damage action against anyone who infringes upon his rights.

2. Certified Seed Option The owner may specify that the seed of his variety “…be sold or advertised only as a class of Certified Seed”. Production and sale of such seed by variety name, when

not certified, constitute a violation of the Federal Seed Act. This means of protection may be used extensively for publicly as well as privately developed varieties.

Amendments to the Plant Variety Protection Act (PVPA) have passed both houses of Congress and been signed into law by the President. These amendments went into effect in 1995. The farmers exemption has been changed for new varieties. Seed for varieties issued a certificate after April 4, 1995, may only be purchased from the owner or his agent. A farmer can only save seed of these varieties for use on his own farm and cannot sell seed of the protected variety to his neighbor.

A variety protected under the certification option does not permit a farmer producing seed to sell or offer for sale or advertise by variety name unless it is certified. Sale of such seed by variety name as uncertified seed will constitute a violation of the Federal Seed Act. Interstate movement of seed is subject to inspection by Federal Seed Control officials. Seed within the state is subject to inspection by State Department of Agriculture inspectors.

Owners of protected varieties will give public notice that their variety is protected by affixing to the label or container the words: “Unauthorized Propagation Prohibited” or the words, “Unauthorized Seed Multiplication Prohibited”. Producers must check the label (tag) or the container for the above wording ##### Two old men got to talking “You know, I can hardly remember anything. Things that happened just yesterday seem to have vanished from the memory banks in the old noodle,” said the first.

The second answered, “I know what you mean. I can’t recall the last time I had noodles, and I haven’t been able to find my bank.”

Japanese beetle quarantine continues in 2014

The artificial spread of the invasive Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica Newman, has the potential to be a considerable risk to Montana’s nursery and agriculture industries. The Montana Department of Agriculture, the Montana Nursery & Landscape Association (MNLA), and the Association of Montana Turf, Ornamental, & Pest Professionals (AMTOPP) are working cooperatively to inform nursery businesses and consumers of identification and inspection procedures to prevent outbreaks.

“The Japanese beetle, first detected in Montana in 2002, is a highly destructive invasive plant pest. Inspections this spring have already identified live Japanese beetle grubs, which feed on grass roots before becoming adults, then attack more than 500 species of plants, including a wide variety of trees, shrubs, grasses, nursery plants, and vegetable and field crops,” explained Beth Eiring, quarantine and nursery specialist for the department of agriculture.

Consistent detections of the Japanese beetle through trapping and monitoring prompted the establishment of a state quarantine area in Yellowstone County in 2008. The department continues to monitor and inspect nursery stock from states with known Japanese beetle infestation. After a significant increase in the number of beetles brought into the state through regulated nursery stock importation, the department re-instated the exterior Japanese beetle quarantine in 2013.

During an inspection of nursery stock this April, two live Japanese beetle grubs were found in the soil of a nursery plant from Bailey Nurseries’ Minnesota facility. Upon being informed of the detected Japanese beetle grub, Bailey Nurseries voluntarily cancelled two loads that were planned for shipment into the state and will voluntarily cease all shipments of container-grown material into the state from their Minnesota facility for the 2014 nursery season.

“We understand and value the importance of preventing the spread of the Japanese beetle. Bailey Nurseries has been, and continues to be, proactive in finding a solution to this issue both internally and with the state of Montana.

We are voluntarily ceasing shipments of container nursery stock from our Minnesota facility into Montana for the 2014 season. We will continue shipment of bareroot product from Minnesota and container product from our Oregon facilities in 2014, and are shifting additional container production to Oregon for 2015 shipments and beyond. We apologize to our valued customers for the disruption, and promise to work diligently to find a solution with the Montana Department of Agriculture,” said Terri McEnaney, President of Bailey Nurseries.

In addition to resources available on the department’s pest management website about the beetle, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) provides Japanese beetle identification and quarantine information on their website. The Montana Department of Agriculture will continue to inspect nursery stock, work with nurseries and consumers, and survey for additional treatment options.

“By following all quarantine regulations and with diligent inspections for this invasive pest by nursery businesses and informed consumers, we can potentially prevent additional quarantines and costly eradication efforts,” said MNLA Executive Director Jyl Story. “The Montana Nursery and Landscape Association commends Bailey Nurseries for stepping up to the plate and finding a workable solution to this immediate problem, and assisting with long-term plans for the industry as a whole.”

“We all have an interest in preventing the spread of Japanese beetle. AMTOPP thanks the department and Bailey Nurseries for working with our association to monitor and prevent the transportation of this pest,” said Kari Brittain, Executive Director of the Association of Montana Turf, Ornamental, & Pest Professionals.

“This is a difficult problem for suppliers, nurseries and consumers, and we appreciate the cooperative efforts of all involved to eradicate this pest and resume healthy business operations. In an effort to prevent a potential spread of this pest, nursery owners can refuse shipments that are in violation of quarantines. The department, MNLA, and AMTOPP will continue to inform businesses and consumers of proper actions to take if they suspect the importation of the Japanese beetle,” said Eiring.

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

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1 /2 mile 6” HL Moore Rain mainline..................................................................... $2.50/ft. obo Western, Wade, Gheen 3” and 4” end riser handline.........................................................Call 1- USED Western mover, 5-ft. wheels............................................................................ $1500

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$17,500

$24,500

1989 Kenworth W900B truck 425 hp Cat engine, jakes, 15 speed transmission, 24.5 rubber on aluminum wheels, pusher axle, dual stacks, excellent shape!

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

$5650

$11,900

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

Ford 700 sweeper truck 8.2L Detroit engine, automatic transmission, nice shape!

$7995

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

$24,500

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.

$3000

$7500

1990 Strick 26-ft. van trailer 22.5 rubber, good shape!

1996 Western Hopper flatbed trailer 45-ft. long, spring ride, outside rail, aluminum wheels Sky Jack 6832 electric scissor lift foam filled tires, extendable platform, nice lift!

$1450

$1650

$5000 1997 Lowboy trailer tandem axle, 30 ton capacity, beavertail.

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

$2000 Erskine skidsteer jib attachment 8-ft., 2-stage boom, excellent shape!

ATTACHMENTS

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

$900 ea.

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

New skidsteer adjustable forks heavy duty 48” forks.

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$31,900

Now Your Factory Authorized Dealer

$15,000

$5250

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

2003 Sidump’r sidedump trailer 43-ft., 3-axle.

Lots of inventory and more on the way!

CALL FOR DETAILS!!

Financing Available

$5300

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

$8850

$4695

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

$3500 2014 PJ 20-ft. car hauler trailer 20-ft., 2-ft. beavertail, slide-in rear ramps, 7000# GVW.

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

$6850

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

2014 PJ tilt trailer 16-ft. tilt, 4-ft. stationary, 14,000# GVW, radial rubber.

Also have: 16-ft. x 6-ft. stationary tilt.

$6995

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

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

$6950

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

$6500

Yale forklift 5000# lift capacity, propane-powered, side shift, new paint, 3800 hour.

$16,500

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

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$56,500 $20,500

PJ 32-ft. gooseneck flatbed tandem axle with duals, 15,000# axles, 27-ft. deck with 5-ft. beavertail, 2 flip-over Monster ramps, sliding winches, winch plate, 30,000 GVW, electric brakes, 2 toolboxes.

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.

$7000

Catepillar D-8K dozer U-blade, ripper with 2 shanks, OROPS, engine enclosures, nice Cat!

Kubota BX1500 tractor 780 hours, 4x4, diesel engine, includes: snow blower, mid-mount mower deck, 3-point hitch, rear blade, rear PTO driven bagger assembly.

$31,000

$2250

$33,500

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

$25,500

$7650

2009 Aluma 14-ft.x60” utility trailer rear ramp, all aluminum construction, aluminum wheels, radial tires, excellent shape!

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

$7450

$31,500

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

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

$15,000 $6150

Bobcat 553 skidsteer 62 hours, 22.5 hp, new chains, owners manual included. Perfect condition!

1998 Big Tex tag trailer Pintle hitch, 20-ft. deck with 5-ft. beavertail and ramps, 24,000# GVW, electric brakes, 16.5 rubber, good deck.

$4550

2014 PJ 18-ft. carhauler trailer (2) 5200 lb axles, rear ramps, spare tire.

Also available: 16-ft. and 20-ft.

$16,000

$15,900

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

$26,500

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

$3550

$99,900

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

$3150

Sakai SV70D smooth drum roller 66” vibratory, Deutz diesel engine, new tires, new paint.

$3250

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!

$7250

2014 PJ 14-ft.x96” deckover dump trailer fold-down sides, 14,000# GVW, 16” rubber.

Also available: 12-ft.x84” deckover dump....$6500

Caterpillar 312 excavator Cab, heat, hydrualic thumb, 13,000 hours.

1986 Lynwood pup trailer Tandem axle, 24.5 rubber, 20-ft. tongue.

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

$8500 each

$6750 $4450

$9500 1985 Ford 9000 dump truck 400 Cummins engine, 13 speed transmission, 16-ft. gravel box, good rubber, nice older truck!

$8950

Vermeer V4150-A trencher front blade, nice shape!

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

$1695

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

Ingersoll Rand P185 air compressors John Deere diesel engines, low hours. 2 available!

$2250

$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.

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

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

$5000 1971 International water truck 250 Cummins engine, 15 speed transmission, 4500 gallon tank, sprays, pump hoses.

$16,500

$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!

Starting at $2200

$6500

$1795

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

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

Ryan’s 48” articulating log grapple winch, model 6060, good shape, includes operators/parts manual.

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