June 2015

JUNE 2015

Vol. XVI 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

Montana Organic Association spring farm tour

The Montana Organic Association presents its spring farm tour at the Alger Ranch in Stanford, Montana on June 10, 2015, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. From the west end of Stanford, Montana, go east on 4th Ave North.

After crossing the railroad tracks, take an immediate left (north) onto Elevator Road. Elevator Road parallels the railroad tracks. Travel 8 miles to the Alger Ranch entrance on the left (west) side of road. There will be signs to follow.

The Alger Ranch is 100% Certified Organic. Jess Alger grows, uses and sells lentils, Kamut®, winter wheat, peas, barley, Sainfoin and alfalfa as well as grass-fed cattle.

Presenters at the tour include Jess Alger, Alger Ranch; Dr. Perry Miller, MSU Agronomist; Dr. Pat Hatfield, MSU Livestock Specialist; and Dr. Clain Jones, MSU Extension Soil Fertility Specialist Topics for the tour include Organic Grass-fed Cattle’s High Intensity Mob Grazing System; Alger Ranch’s Water, Shade and Fencing Structures; Using Cattle in Grain & Legume Cropping System to Build Soil; Providing Rotations to Break up Disease and Weed Cycles; and Vinegar to Control Bindweed, White-top and Canada Thistle Tour is free, open to public and lunch will be provided.

For more information go to www.MontanaOrganicAssociation.org. For registration call Jess Alger 406-799-3528

UPCOMING AUCTIONS

June, Musser Bros Auction, Summit Electric, Billings......................................A9 June, Shobe Auction & Realty, Log Home & Lodge, Online.............................A5 June, Shobe Auction & Realty, Snowy Mountain Ag-Real Estate, Online.......A5 June 13, Mandeville Auction Service, Living Estate/Moving Auction, Helena....A4 June 13, Mills Auction Service, Amish School, Ashland..................................A2 June 13, RK Statewide Auctions, Sunrise Equipment Inventory Reduction, Sidney...............................................................................................................A3 June 20, Shobe Auction & Realty, Snowy Mountain Ag Equipment, Lewistown. ...........................................................................................................................A5 June 23, Main Resource Equipment Auctions & Land Sales, Havre Area Equip ment & Truck, Havre................................................................................ A6, C27 June 27, Ophus Auction Service, Gary Wiest Auction, Brady........................A13 June 27, RK Statewide Auctions, Riedlinger Estate, Glendive.......................A14 June 27, Shobe Auction & Realty, Altenhofen Estate, Lewistown..................A11 July, Shobe Auction & Realty, Rural Farmstead Real Estate, Online...............A5 July 1, Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, South Fork Harvesters Liquidation, Imperial NE......................................................................................................................A9 July 10, Gardner’s Auction Service, Bitterroot Valley Property, Corvallis......A19 July 11, GSI Auction Services, Sheridan County Surplus, Plentywood........A20 July 18, RK Statewide Auctions, Tom Fox Estate, Wolf Point............................B8

Forest insects and disease field day June 18

By University of Idaho Extension Is something bugging your trees? It can be very disheartening to see patches of trees dying on your property.

One of the primary goals of most forest owners is to have a healthy forest and, to most, that means healthy, living trees. Unfortunately, many people do not act on insect and disease issues until they see dead branches or similar visible symptoms. Successful methods to minimize forest insects and disease problems are usually preventative before problems can be seen.

Native insects and diseases are a natural part of the forest.

But sometimes these organisms damage more trees than we want them to, especially if we have created a favorable environment for them.

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Participants in the Glacier County 4-H Speech and Demonstration Day included, left to right, Jordan Knapton, Allec Knapton, Bauer Seewald, Dayne Barbie, Hadley Barbie, Brant Seewald, JR Seewald, and Sarah Thies.

Each 4-Her gave a demonstration or illustrated talk to polish their public speaking skills in front of a crowd.

Winners included Hadley Barbie (1st) and Dayne Barbie (2nd) in the Pre-Junior division, JR Seewald (1st) and Brant Seewald (2nd) in the Junior division, and Sarah Thies (1st) in the Senior division. Photo by Kari Lewis.

2015 4-H Youth Conference Growing great leaders

By NDSU Extension Service gize and empower North Dakota youth with “Growing great leaders” is the theme of the tools necessary to form partnerships the 2015 4-H Extension Youth Conference among youth, volunteers, Extension staff (EYC), which will be held June 15-18 on and communities. the North Dakota State University (NDSU) The registration fee is $225, which campus in Fargo. includes all meals from Monday evening The conference is open to all North Dathrough Thursday brunch, housing for three kota youth who have completed the seventh nights, an event T-shirt and a photograph of through 12th grade. Youth do not need to be the attending delegates. Taking advantage enrolled in 4-H to attend. of the conference bus system will cost an Delegates will participate in workshops additional $75. and team-building activities, hear from If you are interested in attending or would keynote speakers, volunteer in the Fargolike more information, contact your local Moorhead community and attend a banquet, Extension Service office or the Center for all with the goal of become great leaders.

4-H Youth Development at (701) 231-7251 “4-H, along with EYC, has influenced or NDSU.4-H@ndsu.edu. my life in the biggest way,” says Alicia Widhalm, a state 4-H Ambassador. “I can honestly say that I would not be the person I am today. I’ve met so many friends that I’m still close with today and learned so many things that have helped me grow as a person.”

The mission of the conference is to ener-

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Montana Organic Association Announces

Two Upcoming Organic Production Farm Tours The tours are FREE to the public.

Alger Ranch in Stanford, Montana

June 10, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Jess Alger grows, uses and sells lentils, Kamut®, winter wheat, peas, barley, Sainfoin and alfalfa as well as grass-fed cattle. Researchers Dr. Perry Miller, MSU Agronomist, Dr. Pat Hatfield, MSU Livestock Specialist, and Dr. Fabian Menalled, MSU Weed Specialist will be presenting research findings at the tour. Participants attending will see Jess’s organic grass-fed cattle’s high intensity mob grazing system and how Jess uses a mechanical tillage system and extensive crop rotations to control weeds and build soil nutrients, sustain and improve moistureholding capacity by building organic matter and overall soil health for future crops.

Lassila Farm, East of Great Falls, Montana

June 26, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

This tour will focus on innovative approaches to soil, nutrient and moisture management in an organic cropping system. The Lassila farm organic cropping system includes the crops of winter wheat, barley, spring wheat, spelt, peas, lentils and green manure plowdown. Presenters will include: Daryl Lassila, Max Blodgett from NRCS; Ron de Yong, Director of Montana Department of Agriculture; David Oien, CEO of Timeless Seeds; and Ron Milo from Dave’s Killer Bread. For more information or to RSVP, call Daryl or Linda Lassila at 406-452-0565.

For More Information and Directions to the tours go to: www.montanaorganicassociation.org Phone 406-227-9161

15th Annual Amish School

Sat., June 13, 2015 QUILTS & HANDIWORK:

FURNITURE & WOODWORK

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 chairs - 2 to 3 Drawer Night Stands - Quarter Sawn White Oak Entry Bench with Beveled Mirror - Oak Rocker with leather seat - Quarter Sawn White Oak Buffet - Shelves - Wall Mirrors - Shelves with Hooks - Child’s Rockers - 3 in 1 High Chairs - BentWood Rockers - Lazy Susan’s Wood Toy Trains - Quarter Sawn Oak Coffee & Sofa End Tables - Variety of Large and Small Cedar Chests - Standing Shelves - Turkey Calls - Wooden Bowls - Hall Trees - Drying Racks - Benches - Coat Racks - Pine Log Furniture - Plus various items of Oak furniture Built in the Amish shops that are not listed.

Furniture can change with what’s available, however all is very nice quality and craftsmanship.

Auctioneers Note: Plan to be with us the 13th of June, this is always an interesting and fun auction with something for everyone! Like our page on Facebook: Mills Auction Service and Real Estate or www.mills-auction.com on the web for pictures and listing.

By Tyler Lane, Chouteau County Extension The Glacier County Conservation District announces a new ground water sampling program. Rural water users have expressed concern about the potential effects on water supply form past and future oil development. Water users voiced concerns about the chemical storage, production water disposal, frack water injection, waste management accidents at well-heads or injection pits, accidents and/or spills during chemical and product transportation and large withdrawals of grown water.

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) and Montana Salinity Control Association (MSCA) are assisting the conservation district with this program. The purpose of this program is to establish a baseline of current conditions where water quality is potable or usable and/or identify wills that may have oil and gas development impacts.

Glacier County will prioritize and select domestic and stockwater wills to evaluate based on the proximity to a potential source of contamination such as active or abandoned oil/gas wells, injection wells, waste management or chemical management areas. Landowners interested and cooperation and well accessibility will be a part of the selection process.

If not already, selected wells must become registered with the Ground Water Information Center (GWIC). In most cases, a well was assigned a GWIC number when the well driller filed the well drill log and/or through the DNRC water rights process.

Each well selected in this program will be evaluated on-site for field parameters and water availability. Well samples will be analyzed for indicators of contamination specific to energy development activities and compared with drinking water standards.

Well sampling and lab fees total approximately $1200.00 per well, but a DNRC grant covers most of the expense so Glacier County residents can participate in the program for $35.00. A signed participation agreement form the well owner is also required.

If you are interested in participating in this ground water sampling program, please contact Belinda Knapton, at 406.873.4292 x 101 or email Glaciercountycd@gmail.com to start the sign-up process.

Forest insects and disease

10:00 a.m.

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

Signs will be posted from Ashland, MT. Lunch will be available all day by the Amish ladies. This is always a popular auction with Beautiful Quilts from winter quilting bees.

Many pieces of Amish furniture and livestock.

This is a sample of the many quilts to be Auctioned.

Broken Star - Bethlehem Star - Bursting Star - Broken Ohio Star - Log Cabin Star - Lone Star - Lone Star Rainbow - Glimmering Star - Star Dahlia - Spinning Star Twist - Alyssa Star - Boxed Black Star - Lone Star Combination - Crown 4 Star - Country Star - Lone Star with Fan - Hopscotch 9 Patch - Kaleidoscope - Nine Patch Hearts - Brown Sampler - Chrysanthemum Purple Star - Bandana Quilt - Applique - Storm of the Sea - Woven Brick Quilt - Trip Around the World - Garden Twist - Pink and Blue Minky Baby Crib Blankets with Satin Ruffle - Rugs - Plus More...

Ground water sampling program

TACK & HARNESS

Rough out 15 inch SF Bowman Tree Stock Saddle by Tongue River Saddlery 1 ear Headstalls - Browband Headstalls - Various sizes of Reins - Hobbles - Latigo’s - Kids Chink Chaps - Adult Chink Chaps - Chaps - Saddle Blankets.

HORSES, GREENHOUSE, PLAYHOUSE & WAGON YARD ROCKERS

5 yr old Dapple Gray Pony, Kid Broke 5 yr old Pony, Kid Broke 5 yr Dapple Gray Mare, pony size 6 yr Black Mare with Blaze face, Kid Broke 3 Goat Kids Bantam Chickens 6-ft. by 8-ft. Children’s Playhouse (NEW) (10) New Steel Panels, 6 Bars 2 Large Bear Traps Wooden Toys - Birdhouses Northland Wood Stove Wagon Wheel Yard Rockers, some carved Plants from the Greenhouse Oak Hall Tree - Oak Gun rack - Horse Collar Mirror.

Terms: Cash or Bankable Check Not responsible for accidents.

Owner: Amish Community & Guests --- Sale Conducted by --

MILLS AUCTION SERVICE

BOX 128 BOYES, MT 59316

406-427-5317, Cell 605-645-9611 www.mills-auction.com

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18, that will give participants first-hand exposure to a wide range of insects, diseases and parasitic plants that impair the growth of trees and forests in northern Idaho. Experts will be on hand to help participants identify insect and disease symptoms and discuss practical, long-term and short-term methods of dealing with them.

Bring a brown bag lunch, refreshments will be provided.

Registration of $10 must be sent by June 15 to UI ExtensionClearwater County, 2200 Michigan Ave., Orofino, ID 83544.

Make checks payable to UI Extension Workshop Fund. Tour begins at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 18, at 465 Keuterville Road in Cottonwood, about 2.6 miles outside of Cottonwood.

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June 2015 — Vol. XVI No. 5 Published monthly by Trader’s Dispatch Inc., 402 Montana Ave., Valier, MT 59486-0306. Free on request to farmers, ranchers, heavy equipment owners and truckers in the Western United States.

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2012 John Deere 670 combine with 1130 separator hours.

2013 Haybuster bale processor.

John Deere 925 rigid combine header.

Honey Bee 36-ft. draper header.

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COMBINE FOR SALE

2007 Case IH 7010 combine, 1170 separator hours, Pro 600, mapping, auto steer..$135,000 2007 Honeybee SP36 draper header with 2388 & 7010 adapters, double ended knife drive.............................$33,000 Case IH 2016 pickup header, Swathmaster attachment, sells with or after combine...$19,000

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Living Estate/ Moving AUCTION

Saturday June 13, 2015 12:30 p.m. Viewing at 11:30 a.m.

2855 York Road – Helena, MT

Photos & listing at: www.SteveMandeville.com Tractors

1952 Farmall Model A Cultivision Yanmar YM1610D, 3 cylinder diesel, Koyker 110 loader, 1411 hours, 3-pt., PTO, 2 or 4WD, 22” rear tires (2) lawn tractors

Implements

Yanmar 53” tiller and snow plow King Kutter road leveler John Deere #9 mower

Motorcycle

1984 Honda Gold Wing with 20,000 miles

Trailer

Pace 10.5x6 enclosed

Shop

Jet #16 milling/boring machine Logan 8” metal lathe, 34” bed Drill press Welders Body tools Benches Tool boxes full Literally 100’s of tools

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Vaughn Truck Salvage

Chuck or Jim Vaughn 1-406-265-6387 Local or 1-800-214-4654 2100 Hwy 2 East, Havre, MT

2008 Kenworth W900L ISX Cummins, 13-speed, AG-380 suspension, lo-pro 22.5 tires on aluminum wheels............................ Call

2008 Peterbilt 388 ISX Cummins, 13-speed................................ Call 1995 Peterbilt 379 Series 60 Detroit, 13-speed........................ Call

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Winter wheat variety performance summary in Montana J. E. Berg, P. L. Bruckner, G.W. Bergman, B. Bohannon, B. Deanon, J. Eckhoff, K. D. Kephart, P. Lamb, J. H. Miller, C. Penuel, 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.

Variety Testing Procedures 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 North-

Fig. 1. Test Locations for Montana winter wheat performance tests in 2013. west and Bozeman in the Southwest districts of the state.

Entries Names of commercially available entries evaluated in 2013 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 (16 public and 14 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.

2009 Kenworth T660 C15 CAT, ultashift 10 speed, lo-pro 22.5 tires........................................ Call 2005 Freightliner Century Series 60 Detroit 14L, 455/515-hp, FRO15210C transmission...... Call

(5) 102” wide tandem trailer suspension, spring ride, both 10 hole budd & hub pilot, without wheels & tires. Each........................... $1250

1968 Miller tilt bed......................................................................... $1000

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Snowy Mountain Ag

Nominal Starting Bid: $100,000

TruCk rEpAir & Shop EquipMENT

live auCtion saturday, June 20th, 2015 • 10 a.m.

Location: 2 miles West of Lewistown, MT on US 87

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80 Acres, Log Home & Lodge

in the Judith Mountains of Central Montana 2006 Chevy express 2500

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vehiCles & equipment 2004 GMC C7500 service truck, CAT 333 diesel engine, Alison auto transmission, 153,014 miles, Stellar 11’ service body w/ Stellar 2200 crane, wireless remote, outriggers, air, svc. fuel tank, Tommy Lift, 6 tool compartments, 255/70R22.5 rubber 2006 Chevy Express 2500 service van, Duramax diesel, TDk grill guard, rubber 50% 1979 peterbilt semi tractor, COE, 400 hp inline Cummins, 4 new drivers, 18 spd., A/C, strong runner!

Allis-Chalmers forklift, 8000#, mdl. FP-80-24 2PS, front duals, propane, 5672 hrs.

shop equipment Lincoln 225 ranger welder, 50’ leads, brand new!

A-B metal chop saw, 3 phase Ajax shop grinder, 5 hp, 3 phase Jobox tool box, 7’, 19”h x 16”d, Like new!

Companion gas generator, 5500 watt, on wheels Coleman Powermate portable air compressor, 40 gal., w/ reel, on wheels C-M shop press, 20-ton; indy parts washer roughneck oil drain dolly, 15 gal., w/ 12V pump, Lincoln portable oil dolly, air pump k-Tool impact socket set, ¾” dr., in case, SAE up to 2”

liFts & JaCks Forward Lift vehicle lift, 14000# cap., 17’L, 89”H, air/ hyd., mdl. CR14, brand new in 2014!

Forward Lift rolling bridge jack, 7000# cap., air/hyd., mdl. RRJ70G, brand new in 2014!

Worth vehicle lift, 18000# cap., 24’L, air/hyd., mdl.

18W4S Napa low profile semi transmission jack, 1-ton, on rollers Blackhawk transmission jack, hyd. high lift, 700# cap., on rollers AC Delco engine stand, on rollers AC Delco engine hoist, 2-ton oTC hyd. jack, 100-ton, 6.25” stroke 2- oTC hyd. jacks, 55-ton, 6.5” stroke, w/ pump

Formerly known as the Duvall Inn Bed & Breakfast, this beautiful 80-acre mountain property includes a large log lodge complete with 5 guest rooms, each with private baths, a commercial kitchen, large dining room, and full living quarters. Located just 8 miles northeast of Lewistown, there is excellent yearround access to the property and direct access to over 2,500 acres of public land.

lincoln 225 ranger

Barnes bin, 3’w x 21”h x 13”d Barnes bin, small, new stock, hex screws, ATO, mini & maxi, automotive, fuses, grease fittings, brass fittings, JCase, etc.

Bolt bins, 2- 36”w x 22”h x 12”d, loaded Bolt bin, 8’ x 4’, fine thread grade 5 & 8 bolts, large asst., loaded homac 2-door mobile shop cabinets, locking, like new!

Large inventory of parts & tools, including: Compression testers, soldering eq., welding tips & fittings, air chucks & fittings, tap & die sets, fuses, lights, assembly lubricants, copper coats, pop riveters, hinges, zerks, cotter pins, screws, DOT brass fittings, valves, hydraulic fittings, pipe fittings

speCialized equipment A/C tools & equipment, enough A/C gear to go into business!

A/C charging hoses & lines A/C parts, many new; harris A/C purging kit polar Seal portable crimper II, hose making unit Napa valve core remover/installer, in case

iron, tires & misC. Asst’d. sheet metal, aluminum, steel Tire, 11R22.5, new; Tire, 11R24.5, new 2- Tires 12R22.5, new virgin Tire, 17.5L-24, used; Tire, 295/75R225, used

shop manuals & oFFiCe equipment panasonic Toughbook computer diagnostic system, with John Deere interface cables. JD, Cat, Cummins, Detroit dealer-level capabilities.

Snap-on car & truck diagnostic scanner, over 20 different program cards CAT 3406E service manual, 1MM1-Up/2WS1-Up, 5EK1-UP/6TS1-Up DET 60 series service manual; Flexicoil parts manual

iron, tires & misC.

tool Chests, shop tables, parts bins & parts

Degelman blade, 10’ x 32”h Gardien net wrap, white, 64” x 7000’, brand new, shedded, 2 full pallets homak HPro2 tool chest, 72”w x 21”h x 22”d, 10 Tractor dyno-meter, on wheels, w/ hitch, A PTO horsedrawer, top chest, like new! power testing unit.

Napa tool chest, on cart, 34”w x 18”d Blue point rolling tool chest, 30”w x 36”h x 20”d Steel shop shelves, 99”w x 72”h x 27”d Complete List Available Steel shop tables/work benches at www.ShobeAuction.com 48” x 50”, on wheels 49” x 96”, on wheels, w/ Craftsman bench vise Cash or Check Day of Auction 4- 10’w x 3’d, 2 on wheels, 1 w/ vise Photo ID Required.

Rolling shop carts

Auction Ends Wednesday, June 17th at 1:00 p.m. (mdt)

See complete Description, Terms & Conditions at www.ShobeAuction.com

Nominal Starting Bid: $200,000

4.65 acres with US Highway 87 Frontage, Large Shop & Office/Living Quarters Located just 2 miles west of Lewistown, MT, just off US Highway 87

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Snowy Mountain Ag

CommerCial real estate Shop: 60’ x 112’ Behlen steel shop, built 1984 4 large bays, concrete floor with drains 3 overhead doors, 14’ x 16’ 2 overhead cranes, 6-ton & 3-ton Hotsy steam washer Stationary Air Compressor Indoor & outdoor wash bays Recently updated with sheet metal interior walls and new overhead doors. This shop is move-in ready!

Warehouse & Parts Room: 30’ x 48’ pole barn, concrete floor, 10’ x 12’ overhead door, connected to main shop via 22’ x 24’ parts room.

Office/Living Quarters: 1,296 sqft., wood frame, metal roof

Recent complete remodel, converting this area into a 3bedroom home with kitchen, 2 living rooms and laundry room. Very functional for an office or home.

Auction Ends Monday, June 22nd at 11:00 a.m. (mdt)

See complete Description, Terms & Conditions at www.ShobeAuction.com

Nominal Starting Bid: $25,000

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Rural farmstead on 3+ acres in the Heart of Central Montana

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JAYSON & KYLE SHOBE ~ AUCTIONEERS & REALTORS 408 West Main Street, Lewistown, MT 59457 Office: 406-538-5125 • Jayson: 406-366-5125 • Kyle: 406-366-0472 jayson@shobeauction.com • kyle@shobeauction.com

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Single level home with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths near Moccasin, MT. Detached single car with electric overhead door, concrete floor and vinyl siding.

1 bedroom bunkhouse next to garage with wood stove heat and electricity.

A 20’x50’ shop with earth floor, sliding door and electricity.

Also includes a 14’x18’ log structure adjacent to shop and a root cellar.

Auction Ends Wednesday, July 1st at 6:00 p.m. (mdt)

See complete Description, Terms & Conditions at www.ShobeAuction.com

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Stem counts help assess alfalfa stand potential

PICKUP HEADER FOR SALE

By NDSU Extension Service to reseeding. These compound residues afProducers usually experience some winfect only alfalfa. They will reduce future terkill in alfalfa every spring, and 2015 is yield up to 60 percent if reseeded within no exception. one year of killing the stand and 15 to 20 North Dakota State University (NDSU) Case IH 1015 13-ft. pickup header, good condition. Asking.$5500 percent if reseeded in one to two years on researcher Marisol Berti recently reported Contact Richard Barber (406) 567-2253, Denton, MT medium to heavy soils. winterkill from Wisconsin to North Dakota, rbarber@itstriangle.com One option for determining the viability especially in stands 3 or more years old. of a stand of alfalfa is to check out a UniNewer stands usually are more winter hardy versity of Wisconsin Extension publication. unless soil heaving occurred.

The publication, “Alfalfa stand assessment: Winterkill of alfalfa is a concern to proEQUIPMENT FOR SALE Is this stand good enough to keep?” is online ducers because it is a forage commonly 2013 John Deere S680 combine, 355.5 engine hours, 241 at http://tinyurl.com/alfalfa3620. produced for sale as livestock feed. Forage separator hours................................................. $325,000 The authors note that when producers are is the foundation of all dairy diets, and the MacDon D65 draper header.................................. $88,000 making long-term decisions, they should highest-quality alfalfa usually finds its way 2010 Case 4420 Patriot sprayer......................... $223,000 use stem counts to estimate future yield to the dairy market, NDSU Extension Ser2010 Kinze grain cart, 1040 bushels, scales in axle and printer, with row crop tires................................... $45,000 potential.

Assess stand yield potential based vice dairy specialist J.W. Schroeder says.

2012 Cat Challenger MT875C tractor, 751 hours.$340,000 on stem densities per square foot as follows: A common question from producers exJohn Deere 936D draper header with pickup reel...$34,000 • Greater than 55 stems indicates density periencing winterkill is, “How do I know if 2007 Peterbilt 379 with 711,391 miles................... $53,000 will not be a limiting factor. the stand is good enough to keep or I should 2005 Kenworth W900 with pusher axle, 2012 Load Line • Between 40 and 55 stems indicates reseed?”

20-ft. box and Load Line pup.............................. $85,000 some yield reduction likely will occur, but John Deere 670 offset disk.................................... $15,000 A stand of alfalfa releases auto-toxic Transcraft 48-ft. drop deck trailer.......................... $15,000 fields may be adequate in years of low incompounds into the soil, inhibiting alfalfa All equipment “well taken care of” ventories and high value. regrowth. How long these compounds reAll reasonable offers considered • Fewer than 40 stems indicates a poor main is based on soil type, temperature, Phone (406) 390-1382 or 390-3322, Rudyard, Montana stand and the stand should be considered amount of rainfall and the time from tillage for termination.

“A stand can be slow to recover when injured, but it can recover,” Schroeder says. “Do not be in too much of a hurry to tear it up until you’ve looked at some roots to determine health.”

If surviving plants are injured but have adequate stem density (40 to 50 stems per The grain bin management system from OPI-Integris includes temperature and moisture sensing cables to help you determine when square foot), the best option and how long to run fans to cool and dry your grain. probably is to attempt to maximize production from the existing stand this year, then terminate it after the growing season. If most surviving plants look reasonably healthy (losses were Choose your display for spotty across the field), you temperature and/or moisture readings might consider inter-seeding a mixture of annual forages Durable and and perennial grass forages accurate cables to stretch the stand beyond contain sensors for Wireless this year. temperature only or temperature and A short-term solution is to moisture plant an annual forage that grows quickly, such as forage oats or oats mixed with forage peas, according to Berti.

Detect grain temperature These annual forages could increases before spoilage be ready for harvest by the occurs end of June.

Other options such as inter-seeding with perennial grasses will take considerably more time to establish, Avoid spoilage losses and harvest could be delayed Bin-Site until the end of August, de Increase profits by pending on the availability Monitor moisture before limiting over-drying of moisture. hungry guests move in Visit with your Extension Bypass shipping agent or local agronomist for hassles with clean, help in assessing your alfalfa insect-free grain stand.

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In cases when surplus wet distillers grains, a byproduct of ethanol production, are available as a result of dryer shutdown or reduced railcar availability, producers may have the opportunity to purchase those grains in early to midsummer at a relatively low cost, Dahlen says. The drawback is that the distillers grains are a wet product, but producers can use storage methods to preserve the nutrient quality until the feed is needed.

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Early season grazing targets Kentucky bluegrass

By NDSU Extension Service Early season grazing could be an effective way to control Kentucky bluegrass, North Dakota State University (NDSU) researchers and Extension Service specialists say.

Kentucky bluegrass is a perennial cool-season grass with tiny leaves. It heads out early and does not provide useful forage for very long. It begins growing earlier in the spring than native species. That gives it an advantage because it can use soil water and block sunlight to the later-emerging grass species.

Early season grazing can provide a means of “shifting species” in a pasture, according to Bob Patton, range scientist at the Central Grasslands Research Extension Center near Streeter.

Patton has been conducting a multiyear grazing study targeting early season grazing of Kentucky bluegrass. The objective of his study is to decrease the amount of bluegrass dominance in a pasture so the area has a diverse mix that creates more consistent quality for livestock grazing.

Fara Brummer, area Extension livestock systems specialist at the Central Grasslands center, recommends that producers take a systems approach to bluegrass. If the objective is to decrease its presence in a pasture, producers should turn cattle out before Kentucky bluegrass reaches the two-leaf stage, while it is vulnerable to grazing pressure.

However, she also cautions that producers only should target pastures with a 20 percent or greater amount of bluegrass using early intensive grazing. Attention to the cattle removal date is critical so that later-maturing native species are not grazed more than once. Grazing them more than once can reduce their growth and vigor. Cattle should stay in the pasture only until 30 percent of the other more desirable species show signs of being grazed, or approximately 30 to 40 days.

“The idea is to stress the bluegrass, with the understanding that it will have less growth and vigor in the pasture for the remainder of the year, especially if conditions are dry,” Brummer says.

Targeting plant species for removal with grazing can offer a cost-competitive advantage as well, say Kevin Sedivec, Extension rangeland management specialist, and Ryan Limb, an assistant professor in the School of Natural Resource Sciences. Early turnout means producers need less harvested feed and labor to deliver that feed.

Miranda Meehan, Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist, stresses that early turnout is not recommended for pastures that are dominated (80 percent or more of the composition) by native species, especially with the risk of drought. But for pastures that are heavily dominated by bluegrass, it can be an effective means of allowing native grasses to gain a competitive advantage and increase forage production and quality.

In Patton’s research, the cattle are stocked at a moderate stocking rate of 1.1 animal unit months (AUMs) per acre on a loamy soil. The early intensive treatment will see more animals per pasture because their grazing period is short approximately a quarter of the time of the season long trials.

On average, 36 heifers will be grazed per pasture in the early intensive trial and 11 heifers per similar pasture will be grazed in the season long grazing treatment.

This is the fifth year of the Central Grasslands study comparing early intensive grazing with season long grazing. So far, Kentucky bluegrass aerial cover and frequency declined on early intensive grazing but not on season long grazing during a three-year period.

This year, center researchers turned yearling heifers out on pasture April 24, which is at least a month earlier than the average turnout date for the state.

For more information on this study, visit the Central Grasslands center’s website at http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ CentralGrasslandsREC and go to the 2013 Annual Report.

2015 OSU/UI Cereals Day

The Parma Research and Extension Center in Parma, Idaho will be holding their Cereals Day on June 25 at the center from noon to 4:30.

There will be programs on trial implementation, nitrogen and water use in wheat, wheat-based cropping systems and cereal pathology.

The research plots will be visited with a review of wheat and barley lines.

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Nebraska Extension joins Field to Market

By Rick Koelsch, Nebraska Extension Nebraska Extension announced recently that it has joined Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture, a multi-stakeholder initiative working to foster improvements in productivity, environmental quality and human well-being across the agricultural supply chain.

“Meeting the challenge of doubling agricultural output without further pressuring already-stressed water and land resources largely depends on significantly improved efficiency in agriculture and food systems,” said Chuck Hibberd, dean and director for Nebraska Extension. “By joining Field to Market, we look forward to contributing our expertise to their efforts to advance the sustainability of commodity crop production.”

Field to Market’s membership of grower organizations, leading companies, academia, conservation groups and public sector partners provides a platform that unites the agricultural supply chain in defining, measuring and advancing the sustainability of food, fiber and fuel production.

“Land-grant institutions have a long history of partnering with farmers to manage natural resources, increase productivity and strengthen their bottom line, and they will play a critical role in helping the agricultural system meet future food, fiber and fuel needs in a sustainable manner,” said Rod Snyder, president of Field to Market. “We are pleased to welcome Nebraska Extension to the alliance and look forward to working together to help producers identify opportunities for continuous improvement in both productivity and environmental quality.”

Field to Market brings together a diverse group of grower organizations; agribusinesses; food, beverage, restaurant and retail companies; conservation groups; universities and publicsector partners to focus on defining, measuring and advancing the sustainability of food, fiber and fuel production. The alliance is comprised of more than 70 members representing all facets of the U.S. agricultural supply chain, with member companies employing more than 3.9 million people and representing combined revenues of more than $1.3 trillion. For more information, visit http://www.fieldtomarket.org.

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Soil salt spots bigger this year

By NDSU Extension Service Areas of North Dakota with a white crust on the soil are expanding this spring due to an accumulation of salts in the soil.

“Soil salinity is caused by excess soil moisture that dissolves subsoil salts and brings those salts to the soil surface,” explains Chris Augustin, area Extension soil health specialist at North Dakota State University’s (NDSU) North Central Research Extension Center near Minot. “The water evaporates and the salts are left. They accumulate and cause the white spots that limit plant growth.”

While too much soil water causes salinity, the lack of snowmelt this year led to more evaporation than infiltration, causing the white spots to expand this spring. In years with more spring snowmelt, the salt spots may not be as noticeable because saline soils do not turn white unless they are dry.

Soil salinity can be managed only through water management, according to Augustin. Cropping and drainage systems can reduce soil salinity. But regardless of the management practice someone implements, reducing soil salinity will take three or more years. Reclamation timing depends on the amount of salinity, climate and selected management practice.

The first step to salinity management is testing the soil for electrical conductance (EC). Salt raises the EC. Crops have different tolerances to salt. Augustin recommends that when the EC is above 2 millimhos per centimeter (mmhos/cm), producers should consider planting a more salt-tolerant crop such as barley, sunflowers or canola. Producers should not plant soybeans and corn in those areas because those crops are not salt-tolerant.

Planting cover crops after harvest can help dry down a soil.

A mixture of barley, canola and sugar beets is a good cover crop choice. Full-season cover crops should be planted in areas where cash crops do not emerge after planting. Also, plant the cover crop as early as possible to maximize water use.

In extreme cases where salt-tolerant cover crops such as barley or canola do not grow (EC is 8 mmhos/cm or higher), plant a perennial, salt-tolerant grass such as tall wheatgrass, western wheatgrass, beardless wild rye or NewHy hybrid wheatgrass.

“The perennial grass alone won’t fix the issue, but it can prevent the white spot from spreading,” Augustin says.

“Control of these areas requires constant management during a period of years with soil testing.”

Once the EC drops below 2 mmhos/cm, most crops can be planted. But soil EC still should be monitored, and if the EC starts to rise, producers should plant salt-tolerant cover crops following salt-tolerant cash crops.

“Subsurface drainage (drain tile) is another way to manage soil salinity,” Augustin says. “Drain tile allows salts to leach out of the soil and be flushed out of a field. However, this is costly and still requires a number of years to reclaim a saline area. This management practice also requires spring snowmelt and rain events to dissolve and leach salts.”

Visit the NDSU publication “Managing Saline Soils in North Dakota” at http://tinyurl.com/managingsalinesoils for more information about salt spots.

If you care---Leave them there

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Every spring Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) issues a message to Montanans to leave newborn fawns, birds, and other infant wildlife where people find them.

“If you care, leave them there,” said Ron Aasheim, spokesman for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks in Helena.

Aasheim said that most birds, for instance, learn to fly from the ground up, and not from the nest.

“Whether you find a fawn or fledgling bird under a tree in a neighbor’s yard or bunny under a bush it’s important to know that wild animals commonly cache their young for periods of time to protect them from predators while the adults are feeding.”

Montana law prohibits the capture, feeding, possession and harassment of wildlife—both game and nongame species. These laws also protect Montana’s wild animals from becoming “pets.”

To learn more about living with Montana’s wildlife, visit the FWP website at fwp.mt.gov then Living With Wildlife.

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Plastic a valuable option for farmers’ markets

By Scott Weybright, WSU CAHNRS Farmers’ markets wanting to increase purchases by customers should consider accepting more than just cash or checks as payment, according to Washington State University (WSU) researchers.

“Customers are willing to buy more if they have other payment options,” said Karina Gallardo, a WSU associate professor and extension specialist in the School of Economic Sciences. “They may not necessarily pay more, but they’ll buy more.”

That’s one of the results of a study recently published in the International Food and Agribusiness Management Review.

Gallardo and her colleagues worked with 12 farmers’ markets around Washington, providing them with electronic payment machines that could accept credit or debit cards and electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards.

They then surveyed 12 managers, 48 vendors and 96 customers from the markets.

The surveys showed that customers at farmers’ markets care primarily about having local vendors and highquality produce. The surveys didn’t show that electronic payment options would draw in more people, but that running out of cash would limit purchases.

In the study, farmers’ market managers received a machine paid for by a Washington State Department of Agriculture specialty crop block grant. Instead of customers using their credit cards at each vendor booth, they purchased tokens from the manager by credit, debit or EBT card. The vendors accepted the tokens and cashed them in with the manager at the end of the day.

“Cash is fast, which is why vendors like it,” Gallardo said. “And if the technology goes down, it really slows down their business. But if the manager has the machine, then it doesn’t affect the farmer as much if it’s not working.”

For managers, the survey showed they liked offering another service for customers that also benefited vendors.

The managers want lower fees and reliable, high quality technology in the machines.

The survey showed they were willing to pay a little more for that reliability.

“Most of the time, it was the managers themselves running the machines,” Gallardo said. “They didn’t want to deal with faulty equipment.”

The study, published in February, is based on data collected in 2011. Gallardo hopes to start new surveys to see if technological advances in electronic payments, using devices like the Square credit card reader or smartphone apps, have changed how vendors and customers interact.

“Making purchases easier for customers is helpful, but it still comes down to highquality, local produce,” Gallardo said. “At the end of the day, that’s the biggest draw for farmers’ markets.”

Vineyard natural habitats assist with butterfly comeback

By Scott Weybright, WSU CAHNRS Washington wine grape vineyards experimenting with sustainable pest management systems are seeing an unexpected benefit: an increase in butterflies.

Over the years, loss in natural habitat has seen the decline in numbers of around 50 species of butterflies in eastern Washington. But in a recent Washington State University (WSU) study published in the June issue of the Journal of Insect Conservation, researchers found that vineyards that create nearby natural habitats have three times the number of butterfly species and four times more butterflies than conventional vineyards.

WSU researchers recorded 29 separate species in “habitatenhanced” vineyards, compared to nine species in conventional vineyards. In terms of raw numbers, they counted on average 20 butterflies in habitat-enhanced vineyards compared to five in conventional areas.

A fluttery side effect David James, an associate professor in WSU’s Department of Entomology, wrote the paper with colleagues. He said butterfly increase was not the goal of the return of natural habitats. Instead, growers want to reduce pesticide usage.

To help control pests, they plant native sage-steppe shrubbery in and around their vineyards. These native plants, such as desert buckwheat shrubs, attract “good” insects like parasitic wasps, James said.

Wasps feed on mealybugs and other “bad” insects that can be harmful to the vineyards. But as a side benefit, these vineyards are seeing the return of other inhabitants that had declined when natural habitat was removed.

“Conservation of butterflies is becoming an issue because all species are declining,” James said. “The habitat has been taken away by agriculture. This is a way of giving back.

We’re showing that an agricultural industry can live alongside the natural ecology and help preserve and conserve it.”

This method of conservation may be exclusive to Washington, since vineyards in this state already face fewer pests and use fewer chemicals than vineyards in states like California.

“We’re fortunate here to have the perfect place to be able to have this sustainable option,” James said.

Why butterflies?

The increase in butterfly numbers isn’t directly beneficial to vineyards. Butterflies don’t eat any pests or have any direct economic benefit. But they naturally live on the returned native plants, both as caterpillars and as adult butterflies. They also have immense aesthetic appeal to people, are important pollinators and are an important part of healthy ecosystems.

James said the viticulture industry is unusual in agriculture because many vineyards and wineries invite people onto the property to enjoy the product.

“To have butterflies flying around could be part of a tourism drive and an attraction for visitors,” he said. “In these days of organic production and not wanting pesticides on food, butterflies can be a symbol of that. To show butterflies flying around vineyards has great aesthetic and commercial appeal.”

Career coming full circle James has been working on pest management in grapes and other crops for several decades. But his interest in entomology started with butterflies. He’s written a few books on butterflies, including “Life Histories of Cascadia Butterflies” (http://osupress.oregonstate.edu/book/life-histories-of-cascadia-butterflies) about species that live in Washington. But he’s rarely been able to study them professionally because they don’t have a large economic impact.

“It’s very rare to get a job that involves butterflies. They weren’t even under threat when I started my career,” said James, who wrote his Ph.D. dissertation 30 years ago about the monarch butterfly. “But to now combine practical pest management work with butterflies is remarkable. And I think it will only grow as we continue to see the benefits of natural pest management around the world. Nature conservation and agriculture will be intimately linked in the future. The Washington wine grape industry is a pioneer of this movement.”

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Winter wheat variety performance summary in Montana CONTINUED FROM PAGE A16

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 2013, data is provided for two (2012-2013), three (2011-2013) and four (2010-2013) 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 2013, Sidney had 23% winter survival noted on May 22nd [range = 4% (Bynum) – 55% (Jerry)]; while Williston had 25% winter survival [range = 7% (Art) – 48% (MTCL1131)].

Table 11 contains information on % winter survival and associated yield in winterkill environments from 2006 to 2013. The data summarizes 9 tests in which significant winter-kill occurred (test average for winter survival was less than 90%). All sites with CONTINUED ON PAGE A28

Get pasture water tested this year

By NDSU Extension Service Limited snowmelt and the lack of rainfall this spring means producers should have the water quality in their pastures tested before turning their livestock out to pasture, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service specialists advise.

“Reduced rainfall means less water from runoff into stock dams,” says John Dhuyvetter, area Extension livestock specialist at the North Central Research Extension Center near Minot. “Stock ponds at lower water levels indicate a possible increase in total dissolved solids in the water.”

In spite of a lack of runoff from winter snowmelt or spring rains, most pastures have surface water from the past several years of a wet cycle. But without dilution from additional water, mineral content and salts may have started to concentrate from evaporation and ground salt migration.

“Good cattle production and health depend on the livestock having an adequate and safe water supply,” says Karl Hoppe, area Extension livestock specialist at the Carrington Research Extension Center. “While quantity or shortage may be obvious, using a lab to analyze the water will help determine if the quality is acceptable.”

A number of factors can be analyzed to determine if water is suitable for cattle. One of the primary factors is total dissolved solids (TDS), or all of the dissolved minerals in the water. Mature cattle probably can tolerate TDS up to 15,000 parts per million (ppm) for a limited time, but continued use of water with TDS that high can affect their health and cause death, Dhuyvetter says. The National Academy of Sciences considers up to 3,000 ppm of TDS acceptable for cattle.

Sulfates are one of the dissolved solids that may affect livestock. Sulfates can cause a laxative effect, electrolyte imbalance and mineral tie-up. The acceptable limit is 500 ppm.

Nitrates are another dissolved solid of concern with cattle. Watersheds supplying water to ponds that have been fertilized heavily or are high in nitrogen might contribute to elevated nitrate concentrations and the potential for toxicity.

Salinity also could be a problem for cattle. With the lack of rain, ground water evaporation is causing white saline areas to expand this spring. This is an indicator that livestock water supplies may be increasing in salt concentration. High salt content may impact cattle’s water consumption, according to livestock environmental stewardship specialist Miranda Meehan.

Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) poisoning may be a concern as well if drought persists into the summer. Algae blooms commonly occur on small, stagnant ponds that have high nutrient levels and warm water.

The NDSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, North Dakota Department of Health and several feed testing labs will perform livestock water tests. Contact the labs for sample bottles and instructions on submitting samples.

The cost of a livestock water test for mineral chemistry ranges from $25 to $45.

MOA presents Farm Tour Extravaganza

Farm Tour Extravaganza will be held at the Lassila farm, east of Great Falls, Montana on June 26, 2015 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Go east from Great Falls out 10th Avenue South for 3 miles. Turn left at the blinking light onto Highwood Road for 3 miles. Turn left at mile marker 3 onto Bickford Road at the group of mailboxes. Go on the gravel road for 3 more miles to the farm. Watch for signs.

Presenters include Daryl Lassila, Lassila farm; Max Blodgett, Natural Resources Conservation Service; Ron de Yong, Director of Montana Department of Agriculture; David Oien, CEO of Timeless Seeds; and Ron Milo, Dave’s Killer Bread Topics for this year’s tour include Innovative Approaches to Crop Rotations; Nutrient and Weed Management Practices; Improving Crop Yields and Moisture Retention; and Natural Resources Conservation Service Enhancements.

This Farm Tour is free, open to the public and ice cream and cookies will be provided around 4:00.

The Lassila farm organic cropping system includes the crops of winter wheat, barley, spring wheat, spelt, peas, lentils and green manure plowdown.

For more information go to www.MontanaOrganicAssociation.org Register with Daryl or Linda Lassila at 406452-0565

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Each home has their own well and septic system and all 3 homes were remodeled in 2002.

• Willow Creek runs through north end of the property and provides live water for livestock.

• 40 acres is fenced and cross fenced with new fence constructed on south and west property lines in 2013. There are numerous automatic stock waterer on the property.

• Very large hay barn connected to the state of the art indoor riding arena. Plus many other outbuildings.

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• Veterinary barn divided into three heated sections, consisting of 40x60 open area for pens etc., vet working area for medical and office procedures, large wash room w/ 6 ft. deep gravel floor and water heating system.

• An 8 stall horse barn, w/ automatic waterers, 2 foaling stalls and hay and feed room.

• Large shop plus equipment and implement shed.

• Great location with outstanding 360 degree view of the beautiful Bitterroot Valley plus many Other features to numerous to list.

Terms: $750,000.00 opening bid, which is a fraction of the value of this exceptional property. Possible Owner financing available with 1/3 down payment, 4% interest amortized 15 years with a 5 year balloon. $25,000.00 earnest money required day of auction.

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Spring heat more damaging to wheat than fall freeze

By K-State Research and Extension News A team of researchers including a Kansas State University professor has released results of a study that measures the effects of climate change on wheat yields, findings that may have implications for future wheat breeding efforts worldwide.

Agricultural economist Andrew Barkley, who has studied wheat for nearly 30 years, said that the team’s major finding is that heat appears to be more damaging to wheat yields than freezing temperatures.

“There’s a lot of evidence to suggest that temperatures will increase in the future,” Barkley said. “What we’ve done here is estimate the impact of what might happen to wheat yields if temperatures increase in Kansas.”

In Kansas, the country’s most productive wheat-growing state, farmers plant winter wheat in the fall and harvest it in late spring and early summer. The nine-month growing season makes the crop susceptible to many temperature swings.

If temperatures continue to rise, as climate patterns currently suggest, wheat yields may be damaged in the spring when flowering and grain filling occur.

“In Kansas, wheat is extremely important economically; crops are worth up to $3 billion per year just in Kansas, and we produce about 15 percent of the wheat that is grown in the U.S.,” Barkley said. “So we’re interested in wheat for several reasons, but with climate change, we’re concerned about the potential impact of that on wheat in the future.”

Barkley added that more recently released varieties of wheat – which are normally higher yielding – are less heat resistant than older varieties. For farmers, it could force a decision about using those pest- or disease-resistant varieties and accepting the risk of losing yield to high spring temperatures.

“Our research points to developing genetic strategies to identify the exact genes and DNA that will help us change the wheat plant so that it can accommodate for heat,” Barkley said. “At this time, the [Kansas State] agronomy department is working on that exact thing.”

From 1985 to 2013, breakthroughs in wheat breeding helped Kansas farmers improve their yields by 27 percent, according to Barkley. “We’ve had huge success in increasing the amount of food we get from each acre in Kansas,” he said.

Knowing that rising temperatures threaten that success, though, is “good news, in a way,” Barkley noted.

“As we progress, we are going to be able to deal with these changes in temperature as they arise. Climate change is a slow process, and wheat breeding also is relatively slow, but there’s been major advances in wheat breeding, so that we can change the average time it takes to develop a new variety from over 10 years to about half that time. We really have a positive forecast of changing these wheat varieties to accommodate for the heat.”

The study was published in the May 11 Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (http://www.pnas.org).

Other researchers on the team include Jesse Tack of Mississippi State University and Lawton Lanier Nalley of the University of Arkansas.

Flathead River creel survey underway

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is conducting an angler use (creel) survey this year on the Flathead River from the confluence of the North and Middle forks (Blankenship Bridge) down to Flathead Lake. This creel will describe daily and seasonal angler catch and harvest, angler numbers, gear preferences, and target fish species and provide information to assess how fishing and river use has changed since the last survey conducted in 2002-2003. FWP creel clerks will be conducting interviews at fishing access points along the Flathead River from now through February 2016. These interviews will be combined with flight surveys of the river to help biologists better understand fish population trends and changes in recreational river use over time.

While involvement is voluntary, anglers are encouraged to participate to help FWP better understand the status and trends of use in the Flathead River fishery. If you are interested in more information, please contact Amber Steed at 751-4541 or asteed@mt.gov.

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Direct Farm Ownership Loan Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Montana Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director, Bruce Nelson, today announced that farmers and ranchers still have time to apply for low interest loans available through the FSA direct farm ownership program. Applications must be approved by September 30, 2015, to take advantage of the funding available this fiscal year.

Eligible farmers and ranchers can borrow up to $300,000 to buy farmland, construct or repair buildings, pay closing costs, or promote soil and water conservation. The interest rate can be as low as 1.5 percent with up to 40 years to repay.

“If you are thinking about purchasing or expanding your farm or ranch, our affordable loans can help,” Nelson said.

“There is currently no waiting for funds so give us a call today.”

New farmers and ranchers, military veterans, and underserved farmers and ranchers also are encouraged to apply.

Each year Congress targets 80 percent of available loan funds to beginning and targeted underserved farmers and ranchers. Targeted underserved groups include American Indians or Alaskan Natives, Asians, Blacks or African Americans, Native Hawaiians, or other Pacific Islanders, Hispanics and women.

For more information about farm loan, visit www.fsa.usda. gov/farmloans, or contact your local FSA office. To find your local FSA county office, visit https://offices.usda.gov.

Targhee show and sale

The U.S. Targhee Sheep Association 2015 National Show and Sale will be held July 23rd – 25th at the Sweet Grass Fairgrounds in Big Timber, Montana. The National Show will start 10 am on the 24th and the National Sale at Noon on the 25th. Top selection of rams and ewes aged 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.

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By Kim Slezak, Nebraska Forest Service The Nebraska Forest Service intends to implement a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) in northeast Nebraska. The plan provides a way for community leaders, fire departments and residents to identify possible issues and remedies for communities and infrastructure at risk from wildfires.

In Nebraska, four protection plans are in place: Pine Ridge, North Central, Loess Canyons and Wildcat Hills, which will be expanded this summer.

The plan must be developed collaboratively and agreed upon by local governments, fire departments and the Nebraska Forest Service with interested parties and any federal land-management agencies in the area. The forest service initiates the process to allow the agency to apply for grant funds to assist communities, agencies and landowners to complete fuels reduction projects.

The new project has been titled the Missouri River Northeast CWPP and includes Lewis and Clark Recreation Area. Twenty-seven fire districts in Knox, Cedar, Dixon and Dakota counties will be used as the community structure within the plan.

The Wildcat Hills plan will be expanded from a single homeowner’s association in the Gering fire district to an additional 25 fire districts in seven counties.

The Nebraska Forest Service has hired a forestry consultant, Kim Slezak of Milligan, to facilitate the plan.

Kim completed the protection plan for the Loess Canyons area in southwest Nebraska last summer.

“We need input from the area experts, the community leaders and firefighters,” she said. “They know the land.

They know the local issues.

Collaboration is imperative to achieve a true snapshot of conditions and resources at risk and to arrive at a workable CWPP that will benefit all citizens.”

Local and county government officials, fire chiefs, emergency managers, Nebraska Game and Parks, the Natural Resource Districts, National Park Service and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be contacted via email and invited to complete a survey for background information to use in each protection plan.

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24th annual Montana Junior Beef Expo

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Plans are being finalized, prizes ordered and entries are available for the 24th Annual Montana Junior Beef Expo.

If you have a heifer or steer, we encourage you to attend this great event.

Check-in the afternoon of Thursday, June 18th and we feed all of our exhibitors and their families that evening. Friday morning is all yours to allow you to get ready for the open steer show that starts at noon.

This steer show is open to any member of 4-H, FFA or junior breed association. Steers are show as a progress show and are broken into classes by hip height. The champions receive a cash prize, a banner and a belt buckle.

Also taking place on Friday, June 19th is the Open Showmanship, NILE Merit Heifers and the Angus steer jackpot.

The individual breed shows begin Saturday morning. Steers shown previously in the jackpot are eligible to show is they meet breed standards.

At the conclusion of Saturday, the Champion Female from each breed is eligible for the Supreme Female Award.

The heifer chosen as Supreme Female receives a cash prize, banner and belt buckle.

If you have a heifer or steer in your barn, please come down to Lewistown and enjoy our event. Full family participation is our goal. This is the perfect pre-fair event for your critter. More information and entries are available from Mike & Mardi Vanek (406) 366-4668 or mmcattleservices@ yahoo.com. You can also find us on Facebook!

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proved so successful that other countries ultimately followed. Today, most industrialized nations have some sort of universal Plan to emergency number. e… attend th 911 In the United States, the idea of a univerand sal emergency number was introduced in 4-H Livestock Sale 1967 at the urging of the Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement. Congress Saturday, June 27 quickly established a series of committees to 7 p.m. determine how to make the system a reality.

The committees had to work out several issues, foremost being the selection of a threeChoteau Weatherbeater and Pavilion digit number that was not already a United States area code or an international prefix.

Buyer Registration at the Weatherbeater at 6:30 p.m.

Another consideration was ease of dialing Selling: on rotary telephone. After much discussion, Market Beef, they finally decided on 911.

Swine, Lamb On January 12, 1968, AT&T, the nation’s primary telephone carrier at the time, and Goat. announced the designation of 911 as the universal emergency number during a press 4-H Members invite conference in the office of Indiana Repreyou to enjoy a sentative Ed Roush, who had championed the cause before Congress. The AT&T plan Chuckwagon Dinner initially involved only the Bell companies, 4:45 - 6:30 p.m. on June 27 at the Pavilion not the small number of independent teleExhibits, Classes & Animal Shows open to the public June 23-27 phone companies across the country.

If you are unable to attend, but would like to make a purchase, On February 16, 1968, the first 911 call please call Teton County Extension at 406-466-2491. was placed in Haleyville, Alabama. But it wasn’t made through AT&T. Instead, the Alabama Telephone Company (a subsidiary of Continental Telephone) holds that honor. Its president had read about AT&T’s plan in The Wall Street Journal and decided to beat the telecommunications giant to the punch. Haleyville was determined to be the best place to roll out the program, and the company set to work on the local system, with a scheduled activation date of February 16. Interestingly, that first call wasn’t an emergency. It was a test call placed by Alabama Speaker of the House Rankin Fite from Haleyville City Hall to U.S. Representative Tom Bevill at the town’s police station.

The first 911 systems sent callers to a predetermined emergency response agency, where an operator would dispatch services based on what the caller reported. This was occasionally problematic, especially when the caller was panicked, disoriented, or lacked the necessary information, such as an address.

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For Americans born after 1968, reaching emergency aid–police, fire department, or ambulance–has always been as easy as dialing 911. Before then, people had to dial services directly or reach an operator who could place the call. The 911 system is a great achievement in public safety and has saved countless lives–but it’s not an American invention.

Some historians believe that the first telephone call ever made–by Alexander Graham Bell to his assistant, Thomas A. Watson, on March 10, 1876–was also the first emergency call. Bell and Watson were in separate rooms testing a new transmitter when Bell supposedly spilled battery acid on this clothing. Watson heard Bell say “Mr. Watson, come here. I want you!” over the transmitter and rushed to his aid.

999 Great Britain introduced the first universal emergency number in 1937. Citizens calling 999 reached a central operator who would dispatch the police, fire department, or ambulance, as needed. According to records, the wife of John Stanley Beard of 33 Elsworthy Road, London, made the first 999 call to report a burglar outside her home. The police arrived promptly, and the intruder was arrested. The British system

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Youth Range Camp applications available

Applications are now available for the 2015 Montana Youth Range Camp. This year’s camp will be held the week of July 27-31 at Frank Brattin Middle School in Colstrip, 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 presentation, hiking and visiting the medicine rocks. The fun day includes swimming and fishing. A dance takes place on the last night of the week.

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 July 3.

The 2015 Montana Youth Range Camp is hosted by the Rosebud Conservation District. For more information, contact Scott Kaiser, DNRC Program Specialist at (406) 2326359, or Bobbi Vannattan with the Rosebud Conservation District at (406) 346-7333, ext. 101. For more information, including an application form, visit the DNRC Web site at http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/cardd/camps/montana-youthrange-camp.

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By J.W. Schroeder, Dairy Specialist, NDSU Extension Service The recent outbreak of avian influenza among poultry operations in the Midwest has had a devastating impact on the birds and the families who produce and care for them.

As you listen to the news, you soon realize that even the best veterinary medical reconnaissance experts in the world are uncertain of the exact cause of the spread. While much is known about the disease, scientists are discovering transmission nuances that are complicating the abatement and spread of this disease.

While you hear about the large commercial operations that are being depopulated for the sake of protecting the industry, why, you ask, would a dairy specialist be writing about an unrelated species and a disease that is not known to spread from poultry to cattle?

It’s because all of agriculture is vulnerable, crops and livestock alike, when we get lazy about adhering to biosecurity measures or worse, when the potential exists for perpetrators of agro-terrorism deciding to attack your food safety.

So today’s message is: Biosecurity is everyone’s business, whether or not you live on a farm. Just visiting a farm has the potential to make anyone a carrier for the transmission of a disease.

Many farms have posted biosecurity signage and outlined measures to stay healthy. None of these is more prevalent than those biosecurity measures commonly practiced in the swine industry. In their barns, visitors commonly are not allowed in at all, or if you are granted passage, you must shower before entering and again before leaving.

Visitors, please respect these requests of your country neighbors to call and check in before visiting. We are anxious to tell you about our industry and our animals, but you need to work with us to keep them healthy and our farm sustainable.

Farmers and ranchers, do not take your daily contact with your and others’ animals for granted. Wear appropriate footwear when visiting other operations and make sure it is clean going into and out of your neighbor’s operation.

But biosecurity is not just our footwear. It’s about vehicle tires and even our own nasal passages, which can harbor and potentially spread a disease.

These precautionary measures seem like a nuisance, and many times they are not necessary. Or are they? Just ask the owners of those turkey operations that are laying off employees, burying their poultry and worrying about keeping their operations financially intact.

Knees area field day

By Tyler Lane, Chouteau County Extension The MSU Western Triangle Ag Research Center (WTARC) and MSU Extension are hosting a field day in the Knees area on June 25th at 9:00 a.m.

The event will begin approximately one mile south of J & A Farms. J & A Farms is located at 2226 Knees Church Road. Dr. David Weaver will provide an update on wheat stem sawfly research and answer entomology associated questions. Dr. Luther Talbert (MSU Spring Wheat Breeder) will educate producers on successful spring wheat varieties for the Knees area. John Miller (WTARC Research Associate) will evaluate winter wheat crop varieties seeded at the WTARC test plot. Drs. Gadi V.P. Reddy, Brian Thompson and Frank Antwi, 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. 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 J & A farm is located 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. Please contact the Chouteau County Extension office at 622-3751 for additional information.

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Winter wheat variety performance summary in Montana CONTINUED FROM PAGE A18

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. In 2013, Genou was planted on 14% of the winter wheat acreage (second in acreage to Yellowstone at 24%). Newer solid-stemmed varieties include Bearpaw (2011), Judee (2011), Warhorse (2013), 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 2006-2013. 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 westnorthwest 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 CONTINUED ON PAGE A32

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The app enables users to create treatment strips in their fields and develop a map of their research. Once the field is created, the user can enter information on insects, diseases, weeds, irrigation totals and other key observations, including photos. At the conclusion of the research trial, the user inputs the harvest results and exports them to a Microsoft Excel file. The data collected will be beneficial to both the app user and those evaluating the results within the research network.

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The network is an opportunity for crop producers and University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) faculty to work closely and generate unbiased, research-based answers at the field level. Participants can collaborate with faculty to design and carry out projects and analyze the results.

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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.

2013 Test Conditions Statewide winter wheat yields were projected by the Montana Agricultural Statistics Service at 43 bu/a, for 2013, compared to 39 bu/a for the 2012 harvest year. The harvested acreage in 2013 was 1.90 million acres (total production = 81.7 million bu) compared 2.17 million acres in 2012 (total production = 84.6 million bu). Rainfall for the 2012-2013 winter crop year was below average at all locations tested (Table 13), except Havre, Sidney, and Williston. Average yearly temperatures were generally above long term (5 out of 8 locations) ranging from below average at Sidney (-0.4F°) and Williston (- 0.7F°) to +2.2°F at Huntley.

Yields averaged 74 bu/a {range 54 (Williston) to 90 bu/a (Conrad). The nursery at Sidney was hailed out in early August prior to harvest. Yields of named varieties, across the 7 harvested locations ranged from a low of 62 bu/a (Carter) to a high of 83 bu/a for Yellowstone.

Test weight averaged 58.9 lb/bu across all locations. Conrad (60.1) was the only location above 60 lb/bu.

Winterkill at Sidney and Williston, a combined 24% survival across varieties, reduced yields of tender varieties (Art, Bynum, Curlew, Genou, Judee, Ledger, and Promontory).

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Below average snowmelt runoff in streams

Warm and dry weather patterns persisted through April.

Mid and high elevations peaked during the month before transitioning to melt during the last two weeks, according to snowpack data from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

“After high hopes that the weather patterns would turn around month after month, it turned out to be a disappointing year, snowfall-wise, in Montana,” said Lucas Zukiewicz, NRCS water supply specialist for Montana.

Snowpack conditions vary widely across the state, even within river basins. Towards the end of March or early April, low elevation measurement locations melted.

Higher elevations retained the early season snow through the winter, experiencing near to slightly below normal snowpacks until the end of April. At 57 percent of normal for May 1, the Missouri River basin currently has the lowest snowpack out of the three major river basins across the state. Substantial declines, due to melt and lack of precipitation, have greatly reduced the snowpack since March 1. Currently, the Yellowstone River basin has the highest percentage of normal snowpack, but it is still only 71 percent of normal for May 1. The Columbia River basin snowpack is currently 61 percent of normal for this date.

“This year, not only did our snowpacks peak below normal, they also began the runoff season ahead of schedule as well,” Zukiewicz said. “For water users across the state, this generally means that runoff will occur earlier this year, and when it does, there will be less water.”

May 1 Snow Water Equivalent River Basin % of Normal % Last Year Columbia 61% 38% Kootenai 42% 29% Flathead 69% 45% Upper Clark Fork 66% 41% Bitterroot 59% 31% Lower Clark Fork 47% 29% Missouri 57% 38% Jefferson 64% 45% Madison 50% 37% Gallatin 63% 43% Headwaters Mainstem 61% 34% Smith-Judith-Musselshell 76% 48% Sun-Teton-Marias 39% 22% St. Mary and Milk 47% 32% Yellowstone 72% 46% Upper Yellowstone 71% 43% Lower Yellowstone 70% 47% East of Divide 62% 41% West of Divide 61% 38% Statewide 61% -39% Streamflow Forecasts Aside from the Columbia River basin, where above average precipitation fell in the form of rain this winter, streamflow prospects this spring and summer generally reflect the lack of snowfall. Streamflow forecasts range from near record low (42%) in the Jefferson River basin in southwest Montana to below average (80-87%) on the mainstreams of the Flathead and Kootenai River basins.

This season, river systems that do not contain reservoirs for storage, such as the Gallatin and Upper Yellowstone, will see low streamflows pass through ahead of schedule. For water users on rivers systems with reservoirs, there is water from last year’s runoff. Because of last year’s record-breaking snowfall, carryover runoff was stored, leaving most reservoirs near to above average for May 1.

Water year-to-date precipitation (October 1 – May 1) across the state is near to slightly below normal for this time, with the exception of southwest Montana. Precipitation this spring and summer will play a critical role in the volume of runoff experienced this year. East of the Divide, where overall precipitation conditions have been drier this year, May and June are favored for rain and high elevation snow.

“We are coming up on what is typically known as ‘mud season’ in the Montana mountains,” Zukiewicz said.”Usually, people dread this season, but this year I think many will welcome any spring and summer rain, just to have a mud season.”

Conditions vary widely within the river basins this year.

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What you can do to beat stress?

Exercise! Physical exertion releases endorphins, which can make you feel better and boost your immune system. It also helps reduce depression.

You may need to change your thinking about exercise.

Often we give up on it because we are too ambitious or have too many expectations for what it can do for us. Even moderate, perspiration-free exercise offers health benefits.

No pain and still you gain by reducing your stress levels.

You are what you eat! A balanced diet can help your body respond to stress. Reducing caffeine can also help. People who consume more caffeine (from coffee, tea, some types of sodas, chocolate, or other foods) have higher levels of stress hormones and experience more stress. Eat at regular intervals rather than waiting for severe hunger pangs. Try to treat your body with the same loving tenderness you would give your newborn baby. You were so good at anticipating her every need and it’s important to remember to respond with the same good instincts to your own.

Get your Zzzzs! Most adults need 8-9 hours of sleep each night, but few of us manage to get that much. When we don’t get the sleep we need, we become more vulnerable to stress, which then makes it more difficult to sleep, much the way an overtired infant has trouble falling asleep or an overly excited toddler gets more revved up the longer he goes without his nap. Don’t let yourself get trapped in a cycle of too much awake time. Make your own “bedtime” a priority just as you would with your children. Find a schedule and a soothing routine and stick to it.

Express yourself! Researchers have found that expressing emotions to friends or family, or even writing down feelings, can help reduce stress. Write a letter to your overbearing boss or the relative who made a hurtful remark at the family picnic. You don’t have to mail it. (In fact, mailing it could be very stressful.) Just getting the emotions “out” can be a huge relief.

Ask for help! Remember that you can’t always do it all. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, seek help from friends, family or a professional.

Less worry–more action! Worrying is a part of being a parent, but try to cut down on worrying about things you can’t control and things that aren’t that important. If you have a problem, try to work out a solution in small steps. Focus on what you can do, not on what might go wrong.

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Below are the averaged river basin streamflow forecasts for the period April 1 through July 31. THESE FORECASTS ASSUME NEAR NORMAL MOISTURE AND RUNOFF CONDITIONS MAY THROUGH JULY. May-July Streamflow Forecast Period River Basin % of Average % of Last Year Columbia 80% 59% Kootenai 80% 70% Flathead 87% 60% Upper Clark Fork 60% 42% Bitterroot 70% 42% Lower Clark Fork 77% 46% Missouri 47% 39% Jefferson 42% 36% Madison 50% 52% Gallatin 59% 50% Headwaters Mainstem 46% 38% Smith-Judith-Musselshell 65% 44% Sun-Teton-Marias 58% 40% St. Mary 75% 52% Yellowstone 67% 45% Upper Yellowstone 74% 51% Lower Yellowstone 63% 40% East of Divide 56% 42% Lower Yellowstone 80% 59% Statewide 69% 50% ##### Salting your eggs may not be good for your health–unless the egg is on the floor. Dumping a pile of salt on top of a cracked egg will make it easier to clean up. ##### “Hermits have no peer pressure.”

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Heading dates were generally later in 2013 than long term averages. Williston (+10 days), Sidney (+6 days), Moccasin (+2 days), and Havre (+1 day) had later than average heading dates. Conrad (-1 day), Huntley and Kalispell (-3 days), and Bozeman (-7 days) were earlier than long term average.

Stripe rust (average = 77%, range 23 – 100% on July 16) at Kalispell was a significant factor in yield (range 19 – 139 bushels per acre) reduction for highly susceptible varieties (Accipiter, Bearpaw, Broadview, Carter, CDC Falcon, Cowboy, Decade, Genou, Jerry, McGill, Norris, Overland, and WB-Matlock). There was some sawfly cutting recorded at the Havre Experiment Station averaging 10% of stems cut across varieties (range = 4 – 20%).

Protein content averaged 12.9% across all locations (location range = 11.5 – 14.5%) tested. Williston was the only location below 12%. The range of genotype means across all locations was 12.1 (McGill) – 13.9 (Bearpaw and Bynum) %.

Leading winter wheat varieties planted for 2013 were Yellowstone (23.5%), Genou (14.0%), AP503 CL2 (6.9%), Decade (6.0%), CDC Falcon (5.1%), and Rampart (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 Curlew are resistant) 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.

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 (Table 14) 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.

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Consider testing garden soil before fertilizing

Knowing about garden soil helps gardeners grow healthy plants, protect ground and surface water, as well as efficiently use resources like nutrients, water and money.

Soil nutrients and organic matter are important for a healthy garden. If plants aren’t thriving, soil nutrients could be lacking, out of balance or even too high. Adding fertilizer, compost or manure may not solve the problem or may actually make the problem worse if nutrients are in excess.

“A good starting point is with a soil test,” said Clain Jones, Extension soil fertility specialist in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences at Montana State University.

Early spring is the best time to sample because the results will best represent what is available to this year’s plants. Plus there is time to make adjustments before the plants need the nutrients. Soil test reports generally provide recommended fertilization rates.

Due to time and cost of a typical soil analysis ($20-$50), many gardeners use standard fertilizer rates often given on fertilizer bags rather than soil tests.

“If you are using standard fertilizer rates and your plants appear healthy, then your current fertilizer strategy is likely working,” said Jones.

Other soil properties to consider, aside from nutrient levels, are soil pH and soil organic matter. Most Montana soils are high in pH (greater than pH 7). “Although vegetables generally prefer pH levels between 6 and 7, they grow just fine in high pH soil,” said Jones. This is good, because little can be done to lower soil pH. Elemental sulfur lowers pH, but at a high cost and at the risk of increasing sulfate and soil salts to harmful levels. If your pH is below 6, consider liming to increase soil pH. Many gardeners love to add organic matter to supply nutrients, keep soil loose, and help hold water.

“Yet, if the organic matter is manure or food compost, a garden can accumulate too much of a good thing,” cautioned Jones.

One inch of composted manure adds more than 10 times the nitrogen and potassium annually removed by vegetable harvest, and 50 times the phosphorus. Excess nutrients, whether from organic material or conventional fertilizer, can be unhealthy for the plants and contaminate water.

If your soil has high phosphorus and potassium, Jones suggests adding organic matter high in carbon, such as straw, dry leaves, wood-shavings, or peat moss. However, these can tie up nitrogen for a few months, leaving insufficient amounts for the plants. Consider using urea, blood meal or legumes (beans, peas) in rotation to supply extra nitrogen.

Unlike conventional fertilizers, compost supplies a diversity of nutrients at relatively low, unknown concentrations.

Lab analysis can determine nutrient concentrations, but not with the same confidence as the label on a bag of pelleted fertilizer. A concern with compost is the potential for residual herbicides. If in doubt, conduct a simple test by comparing beans, peas or tomatoes grown in pots with and without the compost. If plants don’t germinate, die young, or have abnormal growth, the compost is likely contaminated.

Compost slowly decomposes and supplies nutrients, so should be applied and turned into the soil in the fall. It can be used as very thin topdressing during the growing season.

Liquid or pelleted fertilizers release their nutrients quickly and can be applied to the side of the seed row or early to mid-growing season.

The foundation of a healthy garden is a healthy soil.

Understanding soils leads to wise nutrient use, promotes maximum plant health and yields, and protects our water and air. More information is available in a new SoilScoop publication (http://landresources.montana.edu/soilfertility/ soilscoop.html).

Montana State University Extension’s MontGuide Home Garden Soil Testing and Fertilizer Guidelines outlines soil sampling and fertilizer calculations. There are many other MontGuides with gardening information and tips at MSU Extension Yard & Garden. For more information on soil fertility, see Jones’s website http://landresources.montana. edu/soilfertility, or contact Clain Jones at clainj@montana. edu or 406-994-6076. ##### To revitalize artificial flowers, forget about using expensive cleaners. Just pour salt into a large paper bag, place the flowers inside petal-side-down, and shake vigorously. The dirt will be transferred to the salt. ##### “Beware of the young doctor and the old barber.”

Trader’s Dispatch, June 2015 — Page A37

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

60-ft booms, hydraulic fold, rate controller. Ready to Go!

ATV Skid Sprayers

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

F/S MFG.

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

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

We make hydraulic hoses.

Full Line Ag Chemicals

Horizontal & Vertical Poly Tanks

INCLUDING BULK GLYPHOSATE

Wiese Sweeps

14” & 16” In Stock

Liquid Fertilizer 28-0-0 in stock Delivery available

1650- to 3000-gallon tanks in stock We are your Meridian and Grain Max bins stocking dealer

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

Grain, fertilizer, seed and feed storage for on-farm and agri-business Features: • Heavy Duty Construction • 12V Motor with Hand Control • Manual Crank Handle included • Guide Tubes for Easy Retrieval • LiquidLock Steel Swivel • Manual Clutch Lockout for Easy Pull-Out • 2-Way Wirelss and Manual Switches • Available for 2” and 3” hose

Nachurs Liquid Starter & Fertilizer

Nachurs products offer a variety of starters and foliars. While our starters and foliars are part of a complete fertilizer package, they are not meant to replace your broadcast fertilizer progam.

Your crop has a Maximum Yield Potential. Every decision you make impacts whether you maintain that maxiumum yield or lose it. Your yield potential can drop dramatically.

That is why getting your crop off to a fast and uniform start with starter fertilizer is so beneficial. Maintain your crop’s Maximum Yield Potential.

Trader’s Dispatch, June 2015 — Page A38

Old Cars Wanted

Looking to buy old cars, pickups and parts up to 1974.

Call Wayne Lugalia 406-214-5910 (cell) or 406-821-0300 (home)

Winter wheat variety performance summary in Montana CONTINUED FROM PAGE A36

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

2006 Bobcat S185 3491 hours........................................ $19,500 2008 Bobcat S250 2813 hours, with tires and bolt on track assembly, enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning... $29,500 1999 Genie S60 manlift, gas engine, dual fuel................. $19,500 1995 Dynapac 47” smooth roller, Duetz diesel................ $10,500 2008 45” padfoot stone roller, 550 hours, JD diesel.......... $16,900 2007 Vermeer SL252 stump grinder with trailer and spare parts.. ........................................................................................ $6900 Bosch electric demo hammer with 2 bits.............................. $500 (2) Silverstar commercial carpet cleaners. Each.................. $400

406-727-9333 or 1-800-881-7244

STROBEL’S RENTALS INC

WANTED TO BUY

Fire damaged or non-running tractors

TRACTORS WANTED

Allis-Chalmers, John Deere, IHC, Moline, Massey-Ferguson or what have you got?

NEED ALL MECHANICAL FRONTS. International 806, 1206, 1256, 1456; Allis Chalmers D21, pieces or parts; Minneapolis-Moline AT1400 or AT1600; Oliver 4WD’s

Phone Circle G Salvage

Robert Grube, 403 Emmerling Circle, Walhalla, ND 58282

Tractor and Combine Buyers

Phone 701-549-2737 or 701-265-2220 leave message Please send pictures to: E-mail: bomar@utma.com

COMBINE AND SWATHER draper header belts and PICKUP header belts available

CASCADE MACHINE & SUPPLY 401 4th Avenue South • Great Falls, MT 59405

406-453-8100

FAX: 406-453-1127

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 performance 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.

CONTINUED ON PAGE A44

Trader’s Dispatch, June 2015 — Page A39

Serving The NW Since 1971

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

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EQUIPMENT TRAILERS

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LIVESTOCK TRAILERS

Kevin cell 670-5210

GRAIN TRAILERS

Used 2015 Wilson DWH 41-ft. x 96”, 72” sides, ag hoppers, air ride, aluminum wheels, electric tarp and traps. ....................................... $ CALL

2008 Wilson DWH 48-ft. x 96”, 72” sides, ag hoppers, air ride, aluminum wheels, pintle hook. ..... .............................................................. $ CALL

2010 Wilson PSDCL 53’x102” quad axle air ride with rear lift/steer, aluminum wheels...... $ CALL

2016 Wilson PSDCL 402 53’x102”, 10-ft nose, 28-ft belly, 15-ft rear, triaxle, air ride, aluminum wheels................................................... $ CALL

2005 Wilson PSDCL 53’x102” quad axle spring with rear lift, aluminum wheels.............. $ CALL

2008 Merritt PSDCL 53’x102”, nose deck, center gates, doghouse, air ride spread, aluminum wheels.................................................... $ CALL

2010 Wilson PDWH 21-ft. x 96”, 72” sides, ag hoppers, air ride, telescopic tongue, aluminum wheels................................................... $ CALL

2016 Wilson DWH 50’x96”, 72” sides, 2 ag hoppers, triaxle air ride, rear lift, aluminum wheels.. .............................................................. $ CALL

1998 Merritt AGH 48’x102”, 78” sides, 2 hopper, triaxle spring, aluminum wheels, S/D/D. $. CALL

1998 Timpte AGH 48’x96”, 72” sides, 2 hoppers, triaxle springs, steel wheels 24.5s, pintle hook... .............................................................. $ CALL

1998 Wilson DWH 48’x96”, 72” sides, RRP traps, triaxle spring, aluminum wheels............ $ CALL

FLATBED TRAILERS

2013 Wilson CFD 53’x102” 11-ft nose, 42-ft main deck, air ride spread, 3-ft tuck, aluminum wheels................................................... $ CALL

Set of 1999 Doepkers flatbed/hopper 30’x102” lead, 25-ft 2”x102” pull, aluminum wheels, 22.5’s, telescopic tongue................................... $ CALL

2012 Fontaine CFD 48’x96”, aluminum floor, winches, air ride spread axle, aluminum wheels 22.5’s..................................................... $ CALL

2013 Great Dane CFD 53’x102”, aluminum floor, air ride, rear axle slider, winches, toolbox, steel wheels 22.5’s......................................... $ CALL

2005 Wilson DWH 50’x102”, 78” sides, 3 hoppers, air ride spread, aluminum wheels. $. CALL

2015 Wilson ISAL-400 53’x102”, straight floor livestock, 3 compartments, air ride, aluminum wheels.................................................... $ CALL

(2) 2007 Wilson CF 48’x96”, air ride spread axle, aluminum wheels 22.5’s........................ $ CALL 2010 Wilson DWH 43’x96”, 66” sides, ag hoppers, air ride, aluminum wheels............. $ CALL 2015 Wilson DWH 550 34’x96”, 72” sides, electric tarps and traps, ag hoppers, air ride, aluminum wheels, no pintle hook.......... $ CALL

1991 Lazy T steel 16’, wood floor, center gate, full swing rear with slider....................... $ CALL

COMING IN ON TRADE-2010 Wilson gooseneck PSGN, 7-ft. x 30-ft. 2 gates, 20,000 lb.

GVWR, (2) 8,000 lb. axles, style E rear.$ CALL

2015 Wilson DWH 550 34’x96”, 72” sides, electric tarps and traps, ag hoppers, air ride, aluminum wheels, pintle hook............... $ CALL

WILSON TRAILERS

2015 Wilson CD 53’x102”, 21” drop, boxes, winches, tri-axle, 2 axle lifts, aluminum wheels.. .............................................................. $ CALL

a good name to have behind you!

2001 Wabash CF 48’x96”, air ride, closed tandem, aluminum wheels 22.5’s............... $ CALL

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SPRAYERS AND AIR DRILLS Wheel Boom Sprayers Drastically Reduced!

Take your pick for $9750

Flexi-Coil S67 sprayer, 120-ft. booms, manual fold, 1000 gallon tank, inductor, windscreens, 3 ball valves, lug tires (U9905)

Flexi-Coil S67XL sprayer, 100-ft. wheel boom, manual fold, 1500 gallon tank, Flextrol Auto Rate, windscreens, 2 ball valves, lug tires (U41287)

Suspended Boom Sprayers Bring us your offer

Flexi-Coil S67XL sprayer, 120-ft. wheel boom, manual fold, 1500 gallon tank, FlexControl or Raven interface, TeeJet double nozzle bodies, inductor cone, hydro pump, 6 ball valves, foam marker, windscreens, 18.4x26 diamond tires (U21171)

Make us an offer

Brandt, 1000 gallon tank, 100-ft. booms, manual rate, wheel boom.......... Let’s Deal

Self-propelled Sprayer

2003 Apache 790, 850 gallon tank, 90-ft. booms, EZ-Steer, Raven Auto Rate, Raven Auto Boom................................ Just Traded!

Flexi-Coil S67XL sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, 90-ft. booms, windscreens, lug tire, Flextrol Auto Rate, foam marker, rinse tank...$19,900 2010 Summers Ultimate NT sprayer, 1600 gallon tank, 110-ft. booms, Trimble AutoRate EZ-Boom, Auto-Boom, windscreens, inductor......................................................$32,900

Case IH SRX160 sprayer, 1600 gallon tank, 132-ft. booms, lug tire, inductor, Raven Auto Rate...................................................$29,900

Flexi-Coil S67 sprayer, 1600 gallon tank, 90-ft. booms, Auto Rate. Good condition....Just Traded

Air Drills. We are dealing on air drills!

Give us a call for your best deal

Flexi-Coil 5500 fold back drill, 70-ft., 12” spacing, 4.5” steel press wheels, 4350 tow between tank. Very nice condition

Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, steel press wheels, Stealth points with carbide, single shoot, 2320 tow behind cart with mechanical drive

Truck Sprayer

Freightliner FL70 truck, 6 speed, Marflex sprayer, 1000 gallon tank, 80-ft. booms, Raven 440, hydrualic unfold & tilt................Call

See us at Big Sky Equipment for all of your haying equipment needs

BIG SKY EQUIPMENT

Phone 406-278-3277 Toll-free 1-800-332-7541 FAX 1-406-278-7882 Conrad, Montana website: www.4newholland.com

Sales Kurt Christiaens 279-3486 home, 450-3277 cell Gary Brown 278-3373 home, 788-9033 cell Chet Ophus 750-2395 cell

Parts Emergency 450-3656 Alex Linn 278-3418 home Bill Hopper 278-7358 home Corey Combs 271-5435 home Gary Brown 278-3373 home

Service Corey Combs 271-5435 home, 781-7678 cell Gary Brown 278-3373 home, 788-9033 cell

Trader’s Dispatch, June 2015 — Page A41

We are carrying an excellent selection of loader tractors ranging from 30 to 230 hp

USED TRACTORS

Big Sky Equipment will be hosting a NEW HOLLAND COMBINE CLINIC on Thursday, June 25th

Please call 278-3277 to inquire or to reserve a spot

USED HAYING EQUIPMENT We have parts on hand to help keep anything from a 40 year old 912, to the ever-popular HW series or the brand new Speedrowers, cutting at peak performance

Excellent low rate and waiver programs available. Call for details USED COMBINES

Case IH Steiger 385, 55 gpm hydraulics, 4 remotes, powershift. Excellent condition............... $159,500 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.......... $52,500 Versatile 700 4WD, duals. Very clean............ $7995

1984 John Deere 4650 2WD, 3-pt., PTO, 3 remotes.

Very clean!............................................... $29,900

Ready-to-go Belts for many models: New Holland 660-688, BR series, and Roll Belt balers

Constructed with 3 ply MRT belting with HD rivet lacing which offers unmatched strength vs the conventional clipper lacing.

Great replacement for continuous belts that run at higher tension and are much easier to replace. $275 Each

Case IH RB and RBX

Constructed with 3 ply continous Chevron belting with HD rivet lacing for long service life and excellent shear strength. $295 Each

Vermeer 604-605 Super M balers

Built with special 6.8” MRT belting and HD rivet lacing for performance in the toughest conditions. $365 Each

MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

Bourgault 750 grain cart with mid mount auger, hydraulic or PTO drive, roll tarp................................ ............ This cart is just like new Give us a call Mayrath 8x60 grain auger, swing hopper, PTO drive............................................................ $2495

2012 Case IH 7130 Axial-Flow combine, long unloader tube, rock trap with reverser, auto steer, large singles with axle extensions, chopper, in “Like New” condition............. Bring us your trade 2010 Case IH 7088 Axial-Flow combine, long unloader tube, yield and moisture monitor, rock trap with reverser, in excellent condition..... Let’s Deal 1999 Massey Ferguson 220 Series II windrower, diesel, cab, air conditioning, 30-ft. double swath draper head, pickup reel. Good condition.$29,500 Case IH 8830 windrower, 16-ft. hayhead, 21-ft. draper.

Good condition......................................... $24,900 New Holland 688 round baler, net/twine......$11,900 Vermeer 605 Super M round baler, wide pickup, floatation tires, completely gone through.............. .......... Excellent high capacity baler Let’s Deal Case IH RBX563 round baler, net/twine, wide pickup, large tires................................................. $18,900 Case IH RBX562 round baler, twine tie, standard pickup....................................................... $13,900

2008 Case IH AFX7010 rotary combine with 738 separator hours, Pro 600 monitor, rock trap, fine cut chopper, 900/60R32 drive tires @ 75%, 480/70R30 rears @ 75%. In very nice condition.... Let’s Deal 2008 Case IH AFX7010 rotary combine with 935 NEW & USED HEADERS separator hours, Pro 600 monitor, rock trap, standard cut chopper, 900/60R32 drive tires @ 70%, Call Big Sky Equipment 480/70R30 rears @ 70%. In very nice condition... ............................................................. Let’s Deal today for all your combine 1995 Case IH 2188 axial flow combine, rock trap, axle extensions, 20.5x32 bar fronts, 14.9x24 bar rears, and windrower header repair long unloader tube and lots of recent work done.. MacDon D60 45-ft. draper header with pickup reel, ........................................................ Only $42,500 transport................................................... $72,500 MacDon D60 35-ft. draper header, double knife, triple delivery, pickup reel, transport...................Just In Case IH 2152 40-ft. draper header, double knife, pickup reel, transport.......................................Call 2010 Honey Bee SP36 36-ft. draper header, Case IH adapter, U2 pickup reel, transport package, dual knife drive..............................Nice condition

1985 Case IH 1480 rotary combine, rock trap, 24.5x32 fronts, axle extensions, cross flow cleaning fan, 1010 30-ft. header with batt reel. Was $24,900.... .............................................Reduced to $22,995 New Holland TR75 combine with Ford engine, hydro drive, good rubber, 960 22-ft. header with batt reel.

Good machine for only.............................. $16995

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

NEW AND USED SKIDSTEERS New 2015 model skidsteer are arriving Many new and used skidsteer attachments

including trencher, grab buckets, sweeper, concrete chisel and much more. Call for details

Case IH 2142 35-ft. draper header, pickup reel, hydraulic fore/aft, transport.......................... $56,500 Case IH 1015 pickup header, Swathmaster attachment................................................................Call 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

BIG SKY EQUIPMENT

Phone 406-278-3277 Toll-free 1-800-332-7541 FAX 1-406-278-7882 Conrad, Montana website: www.4newholland.com

Sales Kurt Christiaens 279-3486 home, 450-3277 cell Gary Brown 278-3373 home, 788-9033 cell Chet Ophus 750-2395 cell

Parts Emergency 450-3656 Alex Linn 278-3418 home Bill Hopper 278-7358 home Corey Combs 271-5435 home Gary Brown 278-3373 home

Service Corey Combs 271-5435 home, 781-7678 cell Gary Brown 278-3373 home, 788-9033 cell

Trader’s Dispatch, June 2015 — Page A42

MAINLINE AND PUMP FOR SALE

6-ft. mainline.......................................$65 per 30-ft. section 75 hp electric motor with pump, vertical turbine........ $2000 Call (406) 471-2758, Kalispell, MT

AIR CART FOR SALE 2012 John Deere 1910 430 bushel air cart, variable rate, 18-4-42 duals, 10 inch auger, extra metering roll, GreenStar harness. Excellent condition Phone (406) 567-2632 or 350-2266

##### Don’t gobble in the woods during hunting season. ##### Don’t spread your blanket where a cat’s been diggin’. ##### Don’t skinny dip with snappin’ turtles. ##### Life is not about how fast you run, or how high you climb, but how well you bounce.

FREE........the auger promotion at Power Motors Call Power Motors (406) 799-7459, George

NEW WESTFIELD AUGERS: 26x6 Electric motor Drive series 36x8 gas drive. Self-propel available 41x8 gas drive. Self-propel optional 36x10 gas drive. Self-propel optional 41x10 self-propel kit is installed 61x10 MK series, carryover pricing 94x13 MKX with carryover pricing 63x10 MKX Low-profile hopper 73x10 MKX Low-profile hopper 83x10 MKX Low-profile hopper 74x13 MKX Low-profile hopper 74x13 MKX Gulp, drive over hopper 84x13 MKX Low hopper 94x13 MKX Low hopper

85x16 MKX “The Loaded Monster”

1000 rpm PTO reducer/reverser hydraulic hopper lift, electric remote control hopper mover

Special Consignments

• New Holland SF216 sprayer, Like New, 90-ft. boom, suspended boom with windscreens • 81-13 Westfield Flex series auger.

Has not been used.

Has updates.

WESTFIELD parts in stock gear boxes, u-joints, sprockets, bearings, flighting, spindles, etc

Krause parts IN STOCK Including new & used disc blades

FREE......................

Electric Remote Powerswing

with purchase of 10” and 13” Westfield augers $2400 Value!

“Move that hopper the easy way!”

FREE......................

Freight and Set-up

with purchase of Westfield Load-out augers 36-8, 41-8, 36-10, and 41-10 in stock

FREE...................... has limited supply. Call NOW!

FREE...................... has NO small print!

Power Motors – Fort Benton – ­ George 406-799-7459

For letting us help you with your spring seed needs!

(406) 567-2211 1-800-567-2217 Mike DeVries 567-3022

Formerly known as Barber Seed Service, Inc.

Denton, Montana 31/2 miles SW - Near Airport

Grazing options under dry conditions

By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk county extension, Minnesota What a sharp contrast to last spring. Last year, once the rain began, it rained for five weeks. Of course, this can happen again this year, but so far, this spring has remained exceptionally dry.

It’s too early to push the panic button, but unless the weather pattern changes, it may be prudent to prepare an alternative plan if dry conditions persist. Following are options provided by Dr. Greg Lardy, NDSU Animal Scientist, to help cope with potential forage shortfalls.

There are no simple drought management solutions; however, planning and implementing appropriate strategies now can have a positive effect on both short and long-term health, condition, and economics of your farm/ranch operation. If you do nothing and adopt a wait and see attitude, you may find that those decisions have already been made for you.

The basic health needs of the pasture and cow herd are simple. Pasture should not be overgrazed or overstocked during drought. Cattle need adequate nutrition now and to sustain them through the winter. To accomplish this you need to reduce stock density, and/or provide supplemental feed. Depending on the severity of the drought, both of these options may be necessary.

Reducing stocking rate can be accomplished a number of different ways. Some ideas to consider are: Sell yearlings or place them in a feedlot Cull less productive pairs Move cattle to other pastures Early weaning If you have yearlings or stocker cattle, a simple drought management solution is to use yearlings as a forage management tool. During wet years, yearlings are utilized to consume excess forage but during drought years when forage production is lower than expected, they are sold or placed in a feedlot. This system frees up pasture for the cow herd and keeps genetic and selection programs within the cow herd intact.

Culling less productive pairs is another alternative to reduce stocking rate. To do this effectively good production records are needed to select culling candidates. In all likelihood, you have cows targeted for fall culling due to age, pregnancy status, or general lack of social graces.

These cows are good candidates to leave the ranch during a drought. Severe or long-lasting drought may necessitate deeper culling than desired.

Moving cattle to rented pastures outside the drought area is another option. This alternative may look attractive initially, but be careful. Thought must be given to the economic and management ramifications of moving cattle to pastures in another state or region. Be sure to factor in transportation costs as you evaluate this option. Selecting a good business partner you trust to provide adequate care for the grazing pairs is key to making this system work.

Early weaning is a very effective management tool, especially for two- and three-year-old cows. Lactating cows typically consume 0.4 to 0.6 percent of body weight more forage than dry cows. By the time a calf weighs 400 to 500 pounds, it is consuming 1.8 to 2.0 percent of body weight in forage. Weaning calves early can significantly improve your late season forage situation. Weaning can be done as early as two months of age but generally results are better if you wait until calves are at least three months old. Be sure to discuss an early weaning vaccination program with your veterinarian.

Providing supplemental feed is another short-term option for dealing with drought. In most situations, herbage production is reduced on drought affected pastures. Consequently, some sort of forage substitute must be provided to maintain performance and health of grazing animals. Byproducts such as wheat midds, corn gluten feed, soybean hulls, and barley malt sprouts are among the feedstuffs available. Cereal grains such as corn, barley, or oats may also be used.

Limit supplemental grain to less than 0.4 percent of body weight in most situations since excess starch can depress fiber digestibility in forages.

Providing supplemental hay or other forages may be considered, but this is typically not cost effective. Consider putting the cow herd in drylot in lieu of feeding hay.

Creep feeding can also be used to provide supplemental nutrients to the calf. Creep feeds typically replace forage in the diet of the grazing calf. Consequently, using creep feeds can free up forage for the cow herd. However, unless CONTINUED ON PAGE A43

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Grazing options

##### Country folks will help a fella who is down on his luck, but they got no patience with freeloaders.

##### ##### If at first you don’t succeed, Country folks laugh when CONTINUED FROM PAGE A42 you laugh, cry when you cry, try raising rabbits. pastures are severely overstocked, do not expect improve- know when you’re sick, and ##### ments in cow condition with creep feeding. In addition, calf care when you die.

Don’t smoke in the hayloft. milk intake does not typically decrease when creep feeds are offered, so the lactation demand is still placed on the cow when creep feeds are offered.

Consider annuals such as millet and sorghum sudan hybrids as potential emergency drought feeds. These forage crops can produce acceptable yields, even when planted as late as early July, assuming you can get moisture for seed germination.

Though there are no easy answers to the tough questions during drought, effective planning and management decisions can keep your operation sustainable and profitable in the long run.

For more information, contact me at 800-450-2465 or stordahl@umn.edu. Source: Dr. Greg Lardy, NDSU Animal Scientist.

Meteor Watch Day

When : Always June 30th We sure hope that the weather in your area calls for clear skies tonight. Today is Meteor Watch Day, a time to look to the skies for meteor showers. Will you be lucky enough to see meteors streaking across the night sky? We sure hope so.

Meteors are space dust and ice that enter the earth’s atmosphere. Meteors can be as small as specks of dust. As they enter the atmosphere at high speeds, they burn up, producing light as they streak across the night sky. Sometimes, you see them streak across the sky and disappear at the horizon. Other times, they end suddenly, burning out right before your eyes.

With a little luck, you can see a meteor just about any night of the year. But, the best times to see meteors is during a meteor shower. There are a number of them each year. The best annual show is the Perseid Meteor shower each August.

Enjoy Meteor Watch day as you scan the night skies in search of meteors. We sure hope you see some tonight!

2009 Ford Ranger 4x4, 5-speed, hard to find and only 21,000 miles! .........................................................................$18,950

2014 Ford Focus SE automatic, power group, under 17,000 miles.............................$16,950

2014 Lincoln Navigator 4x4, loaded to the hilt.......................................................$41,950

“Service Contracts available on all vehicles we offer for sale!”

Licensed - Bonded - Insured

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“When you need the job done, and you need it done right.......

Feel free to give us a call during the day or at night!”

Plow in your water lines, gas lines, etc.

Up to 4” in diameter and up to 6-ft. deep

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Job completed from start to finish - Call for price quote

2012 Ford F150 XLT 4x4, crew cab, XRT package, tow package........................................................................................ $25,950

2014 Ford Explorer Limited 4x4, graphics package..............................................$33,950

2013 Ford F150 Lariat 4x4, crew cab, Ecoboost, moonroof, navigation....................................................................$39,850

2014 Ford Expedition XLT 4x4, dual DVDs, leather.................................................$36,950

2013 Ford Edge Limited AWD, local trade in..........................................................$24,950

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2013 Ford Explorer 4x4, leather, local trade in.........................................................$29,850

2010 Ford F150 XLT crew cab, 4x4, V8, tow package, new tires..............................$21,950

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Trader’s Dispatch, June 2015 — Page A44

NH Bale Wagons & Retrievers FOR SALE & WILL PURCHASE

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

Winter wheat variety performance summary in Montana CONTINUED FROM PAGE A38

ALFALFA SEED FOR SALE Certified Wrangler - Certified Shaw - Ladak

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

Need Storage? Out Buildings? Horse Shelters?

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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.

Figure 3. Seeding rate and date for winter wheat

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, CONTINUED ON PAGE A46

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HEADER FOR SALE

2009 Honey Bee 36-ft. header with Hart Carter pickup reel.

For more info, call Vince at 406-899-6077

Winter wheat variety performance summary in Montana CONTINUED FROM PAGE A44

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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 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 winterkill.

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, winddriven 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).

When: Forgiveness Day June 26th Global Forgiveness Day is held on August 27th International Forgiveness Day, the first Sunday of August Forgiveness Day is a time to forgive and to be forgiven. The world will be a better place for this day.

Global Forgiveness Day began in 1994. It was created and is sponsored by the Christian Embassy for Christ’s Ambassadors. It originated in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

International Forgiveness Day was

created by the World Forgiveness Alliance, a non-denominational, educational foundation. According to their website: “ International Forgiveness Day dedicated to evoking the healing power of forgiveness worldwide.” The founder is Robert W. Plath, from Mill Valley, California.

In religions: The Jewish celebration of Yom Kippur is a day of atonement or forgiving.

In Christian religions, the first Sunday before Lent is called “Forgiveness Sunday”.

Quote of the Day: To err is human, to forgive is divine.

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Fertilizer Equipment Check these Great Buys For Sale 2-18,000 gallon propane tanks, 250 psi, good data plates................ $35,000 each 2-2004 Rogator with Air Max bed, 5500 hours..................... .................$66,000 & $69,000

2012 Case IH FLX 4520 3 bin (twin bin with co-ap bin), drive train warranty 1100 hours............................ $232,000

1996 International Center Ride, DT466, automatic, 1800 gallon stainless, 65/85ft. booms, 30” centers, stainless steel chemical inductor, shows 3500 hours..... $36,000

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

1997 Hart two hopper semi tender........................ $35,000

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

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

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

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

1991 International Dempster, DT466, automatic, 1800 gallon sprayer, Raven, 3800 hours .........................$38,000

1994 Loral 55/85 sprayer, DJ 100 controller............. $34,000 2006 Timpte conveyor semi tender, self contained, electric tarp, electric gate opener........ .................................. $43,000

2002 Sterling with 3116 Cat, 2000 Freightliner F70 single automatic, Mark Four controlaxle with tag, 10 ton Wilmar... ler, New Leader G4 bed, 5700 .................................. $15,000 hours......................... $68,000

2004 Case IH FLX4010 automatic, 1800 gallon stainless steel liquid, 80-ft. boom, SCS660 controller, Raven cruiser, shows 7147 hours.........$73,000

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2002 Case IH SPX4260 diesel engine, hydrostatic drive, 1200 gallon stainless steel tank, 60/80-ft. boom.. $97,000 1994 International with Rayman 24-ton top auger tender.. .................................. $44,000

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2004 Loral C15 Cat, automatic, Air Max 1000......... $93,000

2003 Loral 6300 300 hp, Allison automatic, Airmax 1000, 70-ft. boom, Raven monitor, Trimble GPS, 2617 hours....... .................................. $76,000

2009 Case IH 4520 Viper Pro, Smartrax. 2860 hours. Emaculate condition......... $164,000

2006 Terra Gator 8104 Soilection Air Max 2000 dry, 70-ft. boom, electric roll over tarp, Raven Smartrax easy steering, Falcon controller, 5730 hours................ $82,000

2006 Case FLX 4510 floater, Allison automatic, Cummins, 2007 Case IH 4520 3 bin, auFlexAir 810 box, Viper control- tosteer, 3100 hours.. $154,500 ler, autosteer, shedded every night, 7466 hours, runs great. ..........$99,000...........$104,00

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

2001 Case 3300 3-wheel, Cummins auto, flex-air sys$43,000 $63,000 tem............................

2005 Case 4510 370 hp, auto, 70-ft. flex air bed, 4000 hours. ................................ $129,000

1976 Clark 5-yard loader, Detroit engine, runs good............ ..................................$22,000

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

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

2005 Case 4010 370 hp, automatic transmission, 70-ft. flex air bed, 3500 hours...$137,000 5 ton blender, 40 hp motor, digital scale....................CALL

2001 Case 4300 Cummins automatic, flex-air system....... .................................. $55,000

1999 Loral DT530, autoshift, Air Max 5 bed, 5700 hours..... .................................. $51,900 1996 Loral..$31,000..$37,500

2007 Case 4520 3 bin, 70-ft. booms, autosteer, 5500 hours. ................................ $144,000

2009 International GVM 4-WHEEL DRIVE, automatic, 1000 hours. LIKE NEW.......... ..................................$105,000

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1988 GMC Top Kick, Cat 3208, automatic, New Leader controller. stainless steel 2020 bed............................ $28,000

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New fruit fly lure developed from pest’s favorite scent

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NEW EQUIPMENT Farm King 4490 disc, 26.5-ft., 24” blades, 9” spacing stoneflex hangers......................................$38,995 Bad Boy XP Outlaw Kawasaki engine, 61” deck......... .....................................................................$9299 Tarter 6-ft. rototiller, NEW..................................$2395 NEW Tytan 6” hydraulic wood chipper, 3-pt., PTO..$3199 DCT 30-ft. tandem gooseneck trailer with BT.....$9000 DCT 28-ft. tandem gooseneck trailer with BT.....$8800 Sure-Trac 7x14 dump trailer, 14,000 lb.............$6950

LS P7010 utility tractor, MFWD, 72 hp, cab, shuttle, loader................. ....$44,000 or $5702 annual OAC

LS P7040 utility tractor, MFWD, 97 hp, shuttle, loader......................... ......$49,000 or $6639 annual OAC LS P7040 utility tractor, MFWD, cab, power shuttle, loader....................... ......$55,000 or $7660 annual OAC

USED EQUIPMENT

John Deere 4020 diesel with loader/grapple............... ............................................................. Coming In David Brown 990 runs good, with loader..........$5500 John Deere 310D backhoe, open ROPS, 2WD.......... ..................................................................$18,500 Kioti 30 hp, 4WD, loader, low hours...............$12,999 Belarus 562 MFWD, cab, heat, air conditioning.......... .....................................................................$8900 With loader...............................................$13,500 Case 1070 cab. New overhaul...........................$9999 With Ezee-On SL loader..........................$14,995 Ferguson T-0 30................................................$1995 Allis-Chalmers D19 with loader.......................$6750 Cat 420D backhoe. Excellent..........................$29,995 King Kutter 6-ft. arena groomer. Like new.........$1695 1982 GMC Top Kick 5-yd. dump, 3208 5-2 transmission, air brakes.............................................$8500 1989 Chevrolet 3500 steel flatbed, new diesel engine, automatic.............................................$3995

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By Jan Suszkiw, Agricultural Research Service Ongoing development and testing of a new melon fruit fly lure derived from cucumbers may lead to improved monitoring and control of this costly agricultural pest. That’s the goal of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists who developed the lure in studies at the USDA Agricultural Research Service’s Tropical Crop and Commodity Protection Research Unit in Hilo, Hawaii.

In Hawaii, the melon fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae, is one of four non-native tephritid fruit fly species that cause up to $15 million annually in direct losses to the state’s fruit and vegetable crops. B. cucurbitae is also considered a quarantine pest in the mainland United States and inflicts significant agricultural losses in other regions of the world.

The use of attractants to monitor adult fly numbers and movements plays a critical role in Hawaiian growers’ implementation of area-wide approaches to manage the 6to 8-millimeter-long pest. These tactics include sanitation measures like destroying infested fruit and using trap crops.

Currently, two types of products are used: liquid protein baits and male-only lures. However, more accurate monitoring and better population control can be achieved if female flies can also be attracted, says entomologist Eric Jang, who leads the Hilo research unit.

In studies there, Jang and colleagues used a procedure called “gas-chromatograph electro-antennogram analysis” to measure how strongly melon flies responded to different blends of 31 volatile compounds emitted from freshly puréed cucumber, among the pest’s favorite hosts. From this analysis, they initially identified and tested a nine-compound blend that proved attractive to female flies but later focused on a seven-compound blend that worked even better when formulated as a dry bait.

During outdoor trials in Hawaiian papaya fields and in Taiwan with sponge gourd, 100 milligrams of the dried synthetic cucumber blend captured more melon fruit flies than both the protein bait and male-only lures. The blend also lasted as long as the other two products when the dosage was increased to 300 milligrams.

4-H Foundation announces 2015 scholarship recipients

By NDSU Extension Service The North Dakota 4-H Foundation has awarded 10 scholarships to 4-H members.

The scholarships and recipients are: • Eleanor R. Schultz Memorial Scholarship ($300) - Hannah Nordby, Slope County • Jerome Striegel Memorial Scholarship ($150) - Abby Zikmund, Walsh County • Rosevold Memorial Scholarship ($400) - Cassie Podliska, Richland County • Farm & Ranch Guide ($500) - Joanna Larson, Eddy County • North Dakota 4-H Foundation Scholarship (in honor of Erwin and Nora Klusmann and John Norgaard, $350) - Casondra Rutschke, Emmons County • John DeKrey Jr. and Hannah DeKrey Scholarship ($750) - Kacey Koester, Kidder County • John D. Paulson Memorial Award ($1,000 each) - Hayley Fingarson and Abby Zikmund, Walsh County • Kelci Jo Willson Memorial Award ($500) - Jessi Lagein, Towner County • Steve E. and Mary M. Tuhy Scholarship ($500) - Courtney Kemmet, Mercer County As part of the selection process, applicants submit answers to questions about what skills and types of knowledge they gained from 4-H project and leadership experiences, how they used 4‐H experiences to impact their communities, and how 4‐H has helped shape them as a person and influenced their futures.

“The scholarship committee received 38 very qualified applicants,” says Meredith Gilroy, North Dakota 4-H Foundation executive director. “I was incredibly impressed by the determination our 4-H members have to make their community and state a better place. The future is very bright for 4-H’ers in North Dakota.”

The North Dakota 4-H Foundation is the North Dakota State University Center for 4-H Youth Development’s private-sector, nonprofit partner. Visit www.ndsu.edu/4h for more information about scholarships and other North Dakota 4-H activities.

How to manage splurges at big-box food stores

By Julie Garden Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service “Are we going to buy a pallet of baked beans today?” my husband teased.

I grabbed the handle of the van-sized grocery cart and began strolling through the towers of food in the warehouse where food is sold in bulk quantities.

I put a large bag of avocados in my cart even though I had no immediate plans for at least 15 avocados. I had just walked by the vats of guacamole, so that whetted my appetite. My husband makes really good guacamole, so I was buying the ingredients to inspire him. Yes, that’s my story and I’m sticking with it.

The price tempted me, too.

Our two teens and preteen happily greeted us when we returned with boxes and bags of food. For teenagers with rapid-fire metabolism, the calories are manageable.

We parents, however, need to exercise some serious dietary restraint, even with foods that are healthful. Extra calories from any source can lead to weight gain.

For example, when I buy bread or muffins, I need to buy at least two to four packages at a time. When I buy the large sack of Russet potatoes, I can barely lift the bag into the cart, and the spuds are nearly the size of my head.

Avocados, potatoes and bread are rich in nutrients, by the way. However, we probably don’t need food service-sized quantities for a family of five. While unit prices may reveal that the price per ounce is lower for the larger quantity, the product may not be a great deal in the long run. Some of it may go to waste.

As we walk through the store, we also are tempted by large boxes and bags of snack foods, premade dinners and anything that can tempt our palate. I have learned to wheel past those items because we sometimes tire of the food before we eat all of it.

A recent economic analysis showed a statistical relationship between “big-box” stores and the obesity rates among the people who live nearby. People who live closer tend to weigh more.

However, this doesn’t mean the stores cause the weight issues. Other researchers have questioned whether those who are overweight already are more attracted to shopping at the big-box stores.

When you buy food in bulk, you may be likely to consume too many calories. To combat the temptation, consider put-

##### You’ve bought a great pair of jeans, but they’re too long and you don’t have time to hem them before you need to wear them.

Simply fold them up and tape with duct tape. The hem will last the whole night–and maybe even through a couple of washings. This is also a great tip if you’re not sure exactly where you want to hem your pants. Have a “trial run” using the duct tape, and they’re all ready to sew.

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TRACTOR FOR SALE

John Deere 2030 gas, 3-point, live PTO, power steering, JD 48 loader.............................................................. $8500 Phone (406) 250-6123

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USED AUGERS

Farm King 13x70 auger with mover....................... $8900 Farm King 8x61 belt drive auger............................ $2800 Westfield MK1381 Plus auger............................ $17,900 Westfield MK 13x91 swing auger....................... $18,000

Westfield MK flex 13x71 auger........................... $22,900 Westgo 1305 10x60 auger..................................... $2900 Mayrath 10x60 swing auger................................... $3000

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1-800-214-4654 or LOCAL AREA 406-265-6387 2016 Maurer 53-ft. step deck, spread axle with beavertail, 4 aluminum wheels........$33,750 1997 Western hoppers, 29-ft. + 25-ft...................................................................................$33,000 2005 Kenworth T800 450 hp, Cummins ISX, 13 speed, aero cab flat top, aluminum wheels, new steer tires.................................$33,000

1994 Fruehauf 48-ft.x102” dry van, air ride....... ...........................................................$5250

(5) New Head Ache racks assorted dimensions and options........................... $840 to $1025

2008 Chaparral 53-ft.x102” stepdeck, rear axle slide. ...............................................$28,000

New 2015 Maurer 40-ft. hopper, 11-24.5 tires, spring suspension...........................$28,500 2016 Maurer 40-ft. hopper with pintle hitch....... ........................................................$30,000 2016 Maurer 24-ft. hopper....................$19,000 New 2014 Maurer 38-ft. hopper, lo-pro 24.5 tires. ................................................$24,250

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(2) 2015 Wilson hopper doubles, 50-ft.x72” lead, 20-ft.x72” pup, air ride, 11-24.5 tires, electric tarps.

1 year of use.......................................................................................................$85,000 per set For pup.............................................................................................................................$35,000 2007 Wilson hopper 43-ft x 66” ag hopper, air ride, strap tarps, side chutes.

1998 Wilson hopper, 43-ft x 72” x 96” ag hopper, air ride, strap tarps, 8 aluminum wheels, 1122.5 tires..........................................$20,000 2002 Wilson 43-ft. hopper, air ride, ag hoppers..................................................$22,000

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TRACTOR, TRAILER & TRUCK FOR SALE

2001 John Deere 9400 tractor, PTO, 710/70R42 tires at 70%, new Trimble CFX 750 Auto Steer, 3877 hours................................................................................................... $120,000 2010 Wilson grain trailer, 41-ft. x 96”, 66” sides, ag hoppers, air ride......................... $31,000 1998 Peterbilt 379 with 19-ft. ITB aluminum box, pintle hitch, 3406ECat at 475 hp, 15 speed, complete in-frame, clutch, tag axle........................................................................... $65,000 Phone Travis or Todd (406) 395-4443 or 395-4146, Havre, Montana

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Circle D pickup flatbeds comes complete with LED lighting, wiring harness, 2 5/16” ball.

7-ft.x7-ft. Retail $1450. Sells for..........$1275 7-ft.x81/2-ft. Retail $1795. Sells for......$1499 8-ft.x81/2-ft. Retail $1925. Sells for......$1725

New PJ gooseneck 83”x14-ft. dump trailer, 15,680 GVW, split spreader gate, tarp kit, scissor lift.

Retails for $9829. Will sell for................. $8809 -Low Pro Model Retails for $9919. Will sell for................. $8849 New PJ bumper pull 83”x14-ft. dump trailer, 14,000 GVW, split spreader gate, tarp kit, scissor lift.

Retails for $8549. Will sell for................. $7649 New PJ 60”x10-ft. dump trailer, 7000 GVW, split spreader gate, tarp kit.

Retails for $5349. Will sell for................. $4789

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

Retail $9799. Now.................................... $7999 New Circle D 20-ft. stock trailer, 2-7K torsion axles, full package, floor mats, combo gates with slam-latch at rear and center, spare tire and wheel.

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2012 PJ gooseneck dump trailer, 2-7,000 axles, 10,000 payload, deck on the neck, dual jacks, tarp kit.

Slightly used. Sells new for $9349.

Will sell for.................................................... $6999

8” I-Beam Deckovers

2015 18-ft., 8” I-Beam deckover with straight deck, 6-ft.6” slide in ramps, spare tire mount.

Retails for $5479. Will sell for................. $4899 2015 20-ft., 8” I-Beam deckover with straight deck, 102” wide deck, 6-ft.6” slide in ramps, douglas fir deck, front toolbox, spare tire mount.

Retails for $6249. Will sell for................. $5589 2015 24-ft., 8” I-Beam deckover with straight deck, 102” wide deck, 6-ft.6” slide in ramps, douglas fir deck, front toolbox, spare tire mount.

Retails for $7009. Will sell for................. $6309

New Trade In’s 2001 Kiefer 20-ft gooseneck stock trailer, fixer upper.

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1997 Road King 30-ft gooseneck plus 4-ft dove tail w/2 flip over ramps.

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2015 PJ 26-ft Flatdeck with singles, 5-ft center popup dovetail with 2 flip over ramps, Douglas fir deck, Goldwater wiring harness.

Retails for $9,139. Will sell for................ $8209 New PJ 26-ft. gooseneck deckover tilt, 15,680 GVW, cold weather wiring, Douglas fir deck, 12” on center cross members, 102” deck, expanded metal traction plates on rear of deck.

Retails for $10,479. Will sell for.............. $9379

2015 PJ 6” channel equipment 18-ft., 2-7000 lb Dexter electric/spring axles, straight deck with 5-ft. slide-in ramps, spare tire and mount.

Retails for $5039. Will sell for................. $4519 2015 PJ 6” channel equipment 18-ft., 2-7000 lb Dexter electric/spring axles, 2-ft. dovetail with 5-ft. fold up ramps, spare tire and mount.

Retails for $5149. Will sell for................. $4619 2015 PJ 6” channel equipment 20-ft., 2-7000 lb Dexter electric/spring axles, straight deck with 5-ft. slide-in ramps, spare tire and mount.

Retails for $5169. Will sell for................. $4839

2015 PJ 20-ft channel equipment tilts. 16-ft. tilt, 4-ft. stationary, 2-7000 lb Dexter electric/torsion axles, spare tire mount.

Retails for $6549. Will sell for................. $5859 Some models have Douglas Fir decking and cold weather wiring harness. Call for pricing.

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ting the nonperishable foods out of sight instead of on the counter ready for snacking all day.

For example, if you buy the 5-pound bag of tortilla chips, you might want to split it into snack-sized portions in zip-top bags. Besides repackaging large amounts of food, consider freezing the excess. Or shop with a friend and divide the bargains.

What about those tempting avocados we bought? None went to waste. We ate a lot of guacamole that week. By the way, if you want to try the guacamole recipe my husband uses, search for “Chef Alton Brown guacamole” on the Internet and enjoy. It’s from the Food Network.

In case you buy some avocados, consider this information: Avocados contain more fat and calories than other fruits and vegetables. However, the type of fat in avocados primarily is monounsaturated or polyunsaturated, which are heart-healthy. Avocados contain a trace amount of saturated fat and no trans fat. One-fourth cup of pureed avocado has about 96 calories, 9 grams of fat and 4 grams of fiber.

Avocados can be peeled like other fruits and vegetables.

Or if you want diced avocado, you can try another technique to avoid slippery hands. Simply rinse the avocado thoroughly with water, then cut the avocado in half lengthwise, going around the big seed.

Then set the avocado on a cutting board, seed end up, and hit the seed with the sharp end of a knife, keeping your hands away. Next, pull the seed from the avocado with the knife or carefully twist the seed.

To slice it, hold the avocado in your hand flesh end up and slice long cuts to the skin but not through. To make cubes, cut crosswise, again not cutting through the skin. Finally, using a spoon, scoop the diced avocado out.

Keep in mind that avocados oxidize (turn brown) in the presence of oxygen, so be ready to use the avocado as soon as you prepare it. You can sprinkle the surface with lemon or lime juice to counteract the oxidation.

Besides guacamole, consider adding some slices to salads or sandwiches or even eggs. This tasty recipe was a hit in a recent recipe test done by my students. For more tempting recipes, visit http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/food and click on “recipes.”

Avocado Egg Scramble 2 eggs 4 egg whites 2 Tbsp. reduced-fat, shredded cheddar cheese 1 c. avocado, chopped 1 c. bell peppers (red, green or yellow), diced 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1/4 tsp. chili powder Spray medium skillet with nonstick cooking spray. In skillet over medium heat, add diced bell peppers and cook one to two minutes, until softened. In a small bowl, whisk egg whites with eggs. Add eggs to diced peppers and scramble eggs. Sprinkle salt, black pepper and chili powder on eggs during cooking. Add in diced avocado pieces and top with reduced-fat cheddar cheese. Serve with a side of salsa.

Note: You can substitute two additional eggs for the egg whites, but the amount of fat will increase.

Makes four servings. Each serving contains 130 calories, 9 grams (g) fat, 9 g protein, 5 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber and 270 milligrams sodium.

Waffle Iron Day

When : Always June 29th Waffle Iron Day celebrates this great kitchen gadget that makes tasty waffles. Waffles are cooked between two metal plates. A waffle iron is powered by electricity to heat the plates and create, light waffles ready for you to top with syrup, and/or your favorite fruits.

Waffles are not just for breakfast. They are good for lunch or dinner, too.

The origin of the waffle: The waffle dates back to the 1300s in Greece. Greeks cooked flat cakes between two metal pans. At the time, they topped it with cheeses and herbs. Pancake syrup wasn’t around back then.

You do know how to celebrate this day...... don’t you!? If you don’t have a waffle iron, today is a good day to go out and buy one. If you are too busy to make waffles ourself, buy some frozen in your grocery store, or order them out at a restaurant. ##### Old age is 15 years older than I am.

##### Age mellows some people; others it makes rotten.

Mystery unraveled in search for disease causes

By University of Wyoming Extension Molecular biologist David Fay doesn’t much look like famous sleuths such as television’s Columbo – no trenchcoat, at least – nor Fox Mulder of “X Files” fame; there is no doubting-what’s-out-there Scully at his side.

Fay earned his Ph.D. in molecular biophysics and biochemistry from Yale University, and his laboratory logo is a worm with a boot (emphasis on singular boot) and spur, sporting a red neckerchief, and donning a hat with a “W” – “The Wyoming Worm Lab.” His research history is peppered with a $1.4 million grant, a $1.19 million grant, a $799,000 grant, and those of lesser amounts. His scientific journal articles total 48 and date back to 1991.

And yet, there is no denying the look of fun that spread across his face when this director of the Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences (MCLS) Program at the University of Wyoming (UW) talked about the mystery he and his lab associates pursued, tracked down and ultimately solved.

It began with mutant worms.

“This was one of those studies where the idea of doing really basic, exploratory science shines,” he said.

His lab works with C. elegans, a transparent (and not parasitic) nematode, usually about a millimeter long with about 3,000 cells. Probably somewhat disappointing to humans, its genome is similar to us.

Fay, MCLS doctorate student Melissa Kelley, and others in his lab found themselves looking at a mutant that had an unusual phenotype, one not well described or understood at any level.

“Some of the fun of it is like sleuthing, figuring out what happened” said Fay, and flashed that look.

They solved the mystery of the mutant phenotype in good detail. In this case, it led to genes conserved in humans.

“Thanks to previous studies from another group, we already knew that genes with clear human correlates were involved in what we were studying,” Fay said. “That’s partially what made us interested in the problem to begin with.

We knew the study would have relevance to human biology and possibly disease.”

Their research led to a gene that encodes a worm protein related to the fibrillin proteins in humans. Fibrillins are essential for proper formation and function of elastic-like fibers in connective tissues. Fibrillin works outside the cell, providing structural support – a scaffold – for the cell.

Two of the three fibrillin proteins in humans are associated with disease, in particular, Marfan syndrome. Marfan affects connective tissues, and symptoms can be long arms, legs and fingers, a tall and thin body type, flat feet, and harder-to-detect signs such as aorta defects. Some have speculated Abraham Lincoln had the syndrome, but many now reject that.

The lab’s mutant worm didn’t have a normal scaffolding system. This led to a range of deformities in the developing worms, said Fay, and the discovery of certain intrinsic biomechanical forces operating in embryos that no one had previously theorized.

Results were first published March 13 in eLife, a highly regarded open access scientific journal. Publication in eLife is free because of backing by the Howard Hughes, Max Plank, and Wellcome Trust Institutes. The Fay lab is the first from UW to publish an article in the journal.

Fay eagerly credits his collaborators, which include Nobel Laureate Martin Chalfie in the Department of Biological Sciences at Columbia University. Others are from Stanford University, Universidad Mayor, Harvard Medical School, Rockefeller University; and the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Kelley is one of three lead authors.

“I have been very fortunate with this project, both to be able to work on well-established research, and because I have had this opportunity to be an author on a paper with such outstanding collaborators,” said Kelley, who is interested in studying developmental biology and human diseases.

Go Skate Day

When : Always June 21st Go Skate Day (GSD) is a nationally recognized day for skateboarding. It is a day to hop onto your skateboard and have some fun.

Many skateboard groups hold events on this day to promote the hobby. Hopefully, you are involved as a participant or an observer.

##### Never drop your gun to hug a grizzly. ##### “It is not MY fault that I never learned to accept responsibility!” ##### If it don’t seem like it’s worth the effort, it probably ain’t.

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2012 John Deere 7280R 280 hp with Intel power management, IVT transmission, 63CC/43 gpm hydraulic pump, 5 hydraulic remotes, rear 540/1000 PTO, rear Cat. 3 3-pt. hitch, front 1000 PTO, front Cat. 3 3-pt. hitch, Michelin 650/85R38 rear tires, 600/70R30 front tires with ILS suspension and active command steering, air/hydraulic trailer braking, 7” color display, joystick control, foot throttle, electric mirrors. #16003984. (3).................... $202,000 1979 John Deere 4840 2WD, 180 PTO hp, powershift transmission, 3 hydraulic remotes, Cat. 2 3-pt. hitch, Sound Gard cab, Ezee-On 2100 loader, bucket, 3 function joystick. #16004004. (4)........ .............................................. $31,000

FORKLIFT

1997 John Deere 7810 150 hp, 16x16 PowerQuad with left hand reverser, 3 hydraulic remotes, 540/1000 PTO, Cat. 3 3-pt. hitch, 18.4x42 rear tires, 16.9x28 front tires with fenders, deluxe cab, AM/FM stereo, cold weather package, wheel weights, recent engine overhaul, “NEW” JD 740 loader, bucket, grapple fork. #16003975. (1).. .............................................. $86,000 1997 John Deere 7810 FWA, 150 PTO hp, 16x16 PowerQuad transmission with left hand reverser, 3 hydraulic remotes, 540/1000 PTO, Cat 3 3-pt. hitch, 18.4x42 rear tires, 14.9x30 front with fenders, rear wheel weights, deluxe cab, foot throttle, cold weather package, JD 741 loader, bucket, grapple fork. #16004000. (1)...$75,000 1993 John Deere 7800 MFWD, 145 PTO hp, powershift, 3 hydraulic remotes, 540/1000 PTO, Cat 3N2 3-pt. hitch, 18.4x42 rear tires, 16.9x28 front tires, deluxe cab, JD 840 loader, bucket, grapple fork. #16003987. (1)..$79,900 2003 John Deere 7520 MFWD, 125 PTO hp, IVT transmission, 3 hydraulic remotes, 540/1000 PTO, Cat. 2 3-pt. hitch, deluxe cab with cornerpost exhaust, 14.9Rx28 front tires, 18.4Rx38 rear tires, JD 741 loader, bucket, grapple fork, joystick control. #16003967. (1)...................... $93,000 2010 John Deere 7330 MFWD, 125 PTO hp, 20/20 Auto Quad transmission, 540/1000 PTO, Cat 2 3-pt. hitch, premium cab, cornerpost exhaust, air ride seat, AM/FM weatherband radio, 480/8R42 rear tires, 380/85R30 front tires, JD 741 loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple fork, 3-way joystick control. #16003982. (1).................... $124,500

2013 John Deere 6140D MFWD, 115 PTO hp, 12x12 power reverser transmission, 3 hydraulic remotes, 540/1000 PTO, Cat. 2 3-pt. hitch, 18.4x38 rear tires, 24.9x24 front tires, rear wheel weights, Commandview cab, JD H310 loader, bucket, grapple fork. #16003992. (3)...................... $78,500 2011 John Deere 6140D MFWD, 115 PTO hp, 9F/9R transmission, 2 hydraulic remotes, 540/1000 PTO, Cat. 2 3-pt. hitch, 18.4x38 rear tires, 14.9x24 front tires, standard cab, air ride seat, JD 673 loader, bucket, grapple fork, “Only 210 Hours”. #16003961. (4).. $82,000

ANTIQUE TRACTORS

1944 John Deere Model A 2 cylinder, 33 PTO hp. #16003965................. $1650 “ATTENTION COLLECTORS” parts machine, Fordson 2WD tractor. #16003413............................... $1500

1976 John Deere 8630 Sound Gard cab, 3 hydraulic remotes, 20.8x34 dual tires. #16003777. (4)........................$18,500

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

After Hours Sales:

JOHN DEERE

Glasgow: Mike Johnson, Salesman 406-263-2501; Rob Campbell, Salesman 406-942-0543; Wade Engstrom AMS/Commercial Sprayer Specialist 406-263-2498; Coel Stutheit 406-263-2494 Circle: Mike Haynie, Salesman, 406-939-5994; Ole Rolandson, Salesman, 406-974-2144; Culbertson: Mike Kjos, 406-489-7277; Luke Anderson, Salesman 406-478-3118

(R) 1989 John Deere 4455 MFWD, 142 PTO hp, powershift transmission, cab, air conditioning, heater, 3 hydraulic remotes, 540/1000 PTO, JD 280 loader, bucket, grapple fork, “Major Reconditioning”. #16003972. (2)........ .............................................. $63,500

GRAIN VACS

2012 Rem 3700 7 hours on unit. #16006799..............................$35,000

AG MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS GLOBAL GUIDANCE

John Deere 0907PC Starfire 3000 receiver, original shrd. #16012298. (3)..... $2200 John Deere 0900PC Starfire receiver, SF1. #16012039. (1)........................... $1500 2008 John Deere 0900PC Starfire ITC receiver. #16012296. (3)............ $1450

2011 Case IH Puma 185 MFD, 155 PTO hp, CVT transmission, 540/1000 PTO, Cat. 2 3-pt. hitch, 4 hydraulic remotes, Michelin 480/70R42 rear tires with weights, 380/70R30 front tires, with fenders, premium cab, CIH L770 loader, bucket, grapple fork, joystick control. #16003726. (1)....... $139,500

2011 Case IH Puma 185 MFD, powershift transmission, 155 PTO hp, 540/1000 PTO, Cat 2. 3-pt. hitch, Michelin radial 480/70R42 rear tires with weights, 380/70R30 front tires with fenders, CIH L770 loader, bucket, grapple fork, joystick control. #16003725. (2).......... ............................................ $129,500

2009 Case IH Maxxum 140 Pro MFD, 120 PTO hp, CVT transmission, 3 hydraulic remotes, 540/1000 PTO, Cat. 2 3-pt. hitch, 480/80R42 rear tires, 380/85R30 front tires, cab, air conditioning, heater, CIH 750 loader, bucket, grapple fork. #16003993. (2).. .............................................. $75,000

2007 New Holland T6050 Delta MFD, 105 PTO hp, 16F/16R transmission with left hand reverser, 3 hydraulic remotes, 540/1000 PTO, Cat. 2 3-pt. hitch, Firestone 380/85R28 front tires, 18.4R38 rear tires, cab, air conditioning, heater, NH 840TL loader, bucket, grapple fork. #16003936. (1)...$62,500

UTILITY - 40-100 hp

2014 John Deere 5115M MFWD, 100 PTO hp, IT4 diesel engine, power reverser transmission, 540 PTO, Cat. 2 3-pt. hitch, triple mid & rear hydraulic remotes, deluxe cab with air ride seat, cornerpost exhaust, mirrors, cold start package, JD H260 loader. #16013009.

(1)...............................Arriving Soon 2014 John Deere 5115M MFWD, 100 PTO hp, IT4 diesel engine, power reverser transmission, 540 PTO, Cat. 2 3-pt. hitch, triple mid & rear hydraulic remotes, deluxe cab with air ride seat, mirrors, cornerpost exhaust, cold start package, JD H260 loader. “Only 100 Hours”. #16013010. (1).Arriving Soon 1979 John Deere 2440 2WD, 61 PTO hp, diesel, 16.9x30 rear tires, 7.40x16 front tires, 540 PTO, Cat. 1 3-pt. hitch, 2 hydraulic remotes. #16003999. (4).. .............................................. $11,500

COMPACT - 1-40 hp

2014 John Deere 3032E MFWD, 31 engine hp, hydro transmission, 1519.5R4 Ind. rear tires, 25x8.50 R4 Ind. front tires, 540 PTO, Cat. 1 3-pt. hitch, JD D160 loader, bucket. “Only 20 Hours”. #16013003. (4).... $22,500

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MISCELLANEOUS

AIR SEEDERS

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

AIR HOE DRILL

AIR SEEDERS

RENTAL UNITS AVAILABLE

2002 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft., 10” spacing, 4” steel packer wheels, 2340 cart. #16005347. (4)...................... $57,000

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)....... $$$ Rental Return Save $$$ 2006 John Deere 1820 40-ft., 10” spacing with 1910 cart, 270 bushel tow between. #16005333. (4)...... $72,000 1998 John Deere 1820 45-ft., 7.5” spacing, single shoot, 3” steel packer wheels, 1900 270 bushel tow between cart. #16005305. (2).............. $62,000 1998 John Deere 1820/1900 tow behind, 52-ft., 7.5” spacing, rock guards, primary blockage, 4” steel with recaps, single shoot, Dutch points, 270 bushel cart, cane tires, 7” loading auger. #16005340. (3)...................... $29,500 2005 Bourgault 5710 54-ft. with 6550 trailing tank, 10” spacing, double shoot on shank, new meter boxes. #16005331.

(1)........................................ $135,000 2004 Bourgault 5710 40-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot, mid row banders with 5350 tow behind cart, 491 monitor.

“Only 24,500 acres”. #16005348. (3). .............................................. $80,000

(R) 2004 Bourgault 5710 54-ft. hoe drill, 10” spacing, double shoot, mid row banders, 3.5” steel packers, 450# trips, 3/4 tips, 1.5” shank upgrade, 5350 tow behind cart. #16005321 (2)... $69,000

2006 Flexi-Coil 5500 70-ft., 10” spacing, 550# trips, 1”x2” C shanks, flotation tires, double shoot air system, primary optical blockage on seed run, 3.5” steel packers wheels, Dutch low draft paired row carbide tips with 2002 Flexi-Coil 2340 tow behind variable rate meter drive, dual fan, 8” auger with air seeder hopper with 2007 NH SC430 leading cart, 430 bushel 3 compartment, variable rate drive metering system, 10-ft. auger, 18.4x28 R1 duals, dual fan. #16005309. (1)............. $103,000

2003 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft., 12” spacing, all run blockage, semi-pneumatic packers, 4” carbide points with 2340 tow between cart with 230 bushel capacity, 60/40 split, variable rate, semi hopper. #16005334. (3)..$36,000

2002 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft., 9” spacing, steel press wheels, single shoot, narrow carbide points with 2340 tow between cart, drill can be broken down to 39-ft.. #16005326. (3)........ $45,000

2004 John Deere 1895 43-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot, cast fertilizer closing wheel, extended wear seed boot, dry fertilizer delivery tube, double shoot, narrow gauge wheel with 1910 430 bushel air cart. #16005337..$145,000

2013 Bourgault 3710 60-ft., 10” spacing, low disc scraper, MRB3 with closer tine, blockage monitor, double shoot, single run, no clnr wheel, 4.5” ext should packers with 6700ST tank, double shoot, 4-tank metering package, dual fan, bag lift system, 650/75R34 duals, steel augers with Bourgault 591 monitor. #16005285.... ........... $$$ Rental Return SAVE $$$

2015 Hygrade 1600RS 16-ft. rear steer grader, pull-type. #14201051... $23,000 2015 Hygrade 1400RS 14-ft. rear steer, pull-type grader. #14201050...$21,000 2015 Hygrade 1400RS 14-ft. rear steer pulltype grader with weight. #14201049.... ................................................$21,000 Degelman 16-ft. dozer, hydraulic lift, mounts for JD 9320 4WD tractor. #16010061.. ................................................$19,000

New Frontier AB136 heavy tine spear, fits JD Global carrier. #14401866.... $1050 Grouser 14-ft., 6 way dozer blade, mounts on John Deere 30-50 Series 4WD. #16009235. (1)........................... $5000

FERTILIZER SPREADER

TILLAGE

1994 Flexi-Coil 5000 40-ft., 7.5” spacing, 2320 tow between cart, single shoot, steel packer wheels. #16005355. (3).. ................................................. $9500 Concord 4012 40-ft., 12” spacing, single shoot with Concord 2300 tank. #16005357..Only $16,500 FOB Circle 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).......................................$210,000

2010 John Deere 1890 42-ft. no-till air drill, 10” spacing, single shoot, primary hoses blockage warning system, extended wear seed boot, 31x13.5-15 hi flotation tires, narrow gauge wheels with 1910 tow between cart, 350 bushel, full liquid system with RT2600 liquid cart complete. #16005313. (4).. ............$$$ Rental Return Save $$$

CORN PLANTER

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

2014 New Leader L3030G4 fertilizer box, conversion kit, fits JD 4920 through 4940 commercial sprayers. #14201021............................ $56,000 2014 Salford I-2141 41-ft. independent series cultivator, 3 section, 71/2” spacing, 22”x13 wave on front two - 22”x8 wave on last 3 ranks on 15/8” coil shank, 8 bolt 305/70 x R22.5 recap truck on main frame 28’ – 41’, Cat 4 articulating implement hitch, 31 weights, axle pivot grease bank-3 section, “Rental Return”. #14200999 (3). Was $121,000.............. ...............$$$ Rental Return Save $$$ 2012 Summers 38.5-ft. diamond disk, 26” blades, 10” cylinder, mounted harrow package M104, 3 bar, rear gang package, coulter assembly 20” wide. #16004084............................... $74,000

2005 John Deere 741 8-ft. loader bucket, mounts for 20 or 30 series tractor, 3rd function valve, no 3rd function lines or joystick. #16010051. (1).............. $9900

2014 John Deere BW16005 96” Global high volume bucket, fits H340 & H360 loaders. #16010058.................... $3200 New Frontier AP12K 48” fixed pallet fork, fits Cat II JD Global carrier......... $3495

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

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2012 Summers “Rental” 50-ft. super coulter. #13011076..................................... ............. $$$ Rental Return Save $$$

New Mandako 50-ft. land roller with 42” drum and 5/8” wall, hydraulic floating hitch, dual hydraulic rear wheel steering. #14201025 (2)..................$52,950

CONVENTIONAL DRILLS

2009 John Deere 1590 15-ft. no-till disk drill, 90 Series openers, 7.5” spacing, grass seed attachment. #16005332... ............ $$$ Rental Return Save $$$ 1993 John Deere 9400 40-ft. drills, 10” spacing, 4” solid press wheels, spring trip openers with transport hitch. #16005356. (4)...................... $18,500

2014 Rem 36-ft. harrow cart, Delta 625 section 6x8, hydraulic wing lift. #16004088.

(1)............................................$12,250

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

2014 CPI, DL990 fuel trailer, 900 gallon diesel tank, 90 gallon DEF tank, drawer package, JD compressor-generator, electric start, 50-ft. x 1/2” hose reel, FillRite diesel fuel pump. #14201026........ ................................................$32,000

New Frontier AP13F 48” floating pallet fork fits 200, 300, 400, 500, H120, H130, D160, D170, JD carriers. #13009249.. ................................................... $1375 2014 Frontier AP12F fixed pallet fork, fits 200, 300, 400, H120, H130 loaders. #13009264................................. $1250

Glasgow: Mike Johnson, Salesman 406-263-2501; Rob Campbell, Salesman 406-942-0543; Wade Engstrom AMS/Commercial Sprayer Specialist 406-263-2498; Coel Stutheit 406-263-2494 Circle: Mike Haynie, Salesman, 406-939-5994; Ole Rolandson, Salesman, 406-974-2144; Culbertson: Mike Kjos, 406-489-7277; Luke Anderson, Salesman 406-478-3118

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5 IN STOCK

Trader’s Dispatch, June 2015 – Page A55

(R) = “Reconditioned”

SKID STEER

COMMERCIAL SPRAYERS AND ROUND BALERS

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

(R) 2013 John Deere 4940 self-propelled, Starfire 3000 receiver, SF1 activation, JD section control, deluxe Command View cab, radio, Interim Tier IV 9.0L engine, 480/80R50 Goodyear tires, high flotation solution pump, stainless eductor delivery, 120-ft. booms, BoomTrac auto level system, wheel slip control, row crop fenders, HID Xenon lights. #16014185. (1)............. ............ $$$ Rental Return Save $$$

JOHN DEERE

2012 John Deere 326D cab, air conditioning, EH controls, air ride seat, 2 speed, self leveling, weights, reversing fan, high flow hydraulic, power quik attach, reversible fan, 78” bucket. #16008068 (2)............................................$45,500 1994 Bobcat 751 ROPS, foot controls, forks, bucket. #16008067. (4)..$12,500

SKID STEER ATTACHMENTS New 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

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)....................................... $284,500 2011 John Deere 4930 120-ft., stainless tank, SS eductor delivery system, single shoot, 20” nozzle space, BoomTrac auto level system, wheel slip control, Xenon HID lighting, row crop fenders, engine block heater. #16014180. (4).. ............................................ $221,000

2007 John Deere 4930 commercial, 1200 gallon tank, 120-ft. booms with BoomTrac Pro automatic leveling system, 480/80R50 tires with fenders, Greenstar GS2 display, AutoTrac ready, auto air spring level system, HID Xenon lighting. #16014111. (1).......... ............................................ $173,500

2010 Case IH SRX-160 100-ft., double nozzle bodies, windscreens, 480/80R39 with fenders, 1600 gallon tank, power glide auto-boom height system, AFS Case monitor system, rate control. #16014169. (3)..$29,500

2007 Brandt SB4000 suspended boom, 90-ft., 1600 gallon tank, windcones, auto rate control, hydraulic drive, double nozzles with 1-tip, touchdown wheels, Norac boom system, duals. #16014188. (4)...................... $28,500 2005 Flexi-Coil S67XL suspended boom, 90-ft., rinse tank, wind screens, 1600 gallon tank. #16014196. (1).. $14,500 Set of 650 flotation tires 650-65R38 for 4830 sprayers. #16009237. (4)........... .............................................. $10,500

SWATHER HEADER

New Top Air TA1600 120-ft. booms, 20” quad 10 section, chemical inductor-15 gallon, fence row nozzle, Raven ISO height control, by-pass plumbing kit. #14200891. (4)...................... $95,000

2014 John Deere 425D 25-ft. draper header, single sickle, 6-bat finger reel, left hand & right hand endswath deflector rods, end finger kit, AWCH 25-ft. 4 wheel header trailer. Fits JD W110 & W150 swather. #16009936. (1).......... .............................................. $53,750

GRAIN AUGERS

2013 International Harvester H1392 13”x92-ft. heavy duty grain auger, 5/16” flighting at intake, 1/4” remainder, 12 gauge tubing, dual hydraulic lift cylinders, overflow protection, electric operated swing away hopper with double transitional flighting & flat free tires, heavy duty 540 PTO with CV joint. #16009234................................................$29,000

NEW

2013 John Deere 569 “Premium round” baler, megawide pickup, surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup lift, 21.5L-61.1 tires. #16006961. (3)...................... $45,000 2013 John Deere 569 1-3/8” 1000 rpm hookup, 21.5L-16.1 rim & tires, Megawide Plus pickup, pushbar, coveredge surface wrap, hydraulic pickup lift, mounting brackets, Comfort Guard. #16006798............................ $45,000 2013 John Deere 569 1-3/8” 1000 rpm hookup, 21.5L-16.1 rim & tires, Megawide Plus pickup, pushbar, coveredge surface wrap, hydraulic pickup lift, mounting brackets, Comfort Guard. #16006797. (1)...................... $45,000 2013 John Deere 569 1-3/8” 1000 rpm PTO hookup, 21.5L-16.1 tires, Megawide Plus pickup, pushbar, coveredge surface wrap, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006801. (4)...................... $45,000 2012 John Deere 568 1000 rpm hookup, 21.5L-16.1 10-ply tires, Megawide pickup, push bar, coveredge surface wrap, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006788.

(3).......................................... $38,950 2012 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, 21.5L-16.1 10-ply tires, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006973. (3)... .............................................. $35,000 2011 John Deere 568 with Megawide pickup, twine/surface wrap, 1000 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, bale push bar. #16006825. (3)... .............................................. $31,000 2011 John Deere 568 21.5L-16.1 10-ply tires, Megawide Plus pickup, push bar, cover edge surface wrap, hydraulic pickup lift. #16009946. (3)..... $29,000 2010 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine/surface wrap, 1000 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, slip clutch alert & speed sensor, bale push bar. #16006844. (4)...... $34,000 2010 John Deere 568 1000 PTO, surface wrap, 21.5L-16.1 flotation tires, hydraulic lift Megawide pickup, bale push bar, variable core. #16006822... .............................................. $32,000 2010 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, 21.5L-16.1 10-ply tires, hydraulic pickup lift, slip clutch alert & speed sensor. #16006967. (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)........... .............................................. $31,500 2007 John Deere 568 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 31x13.5 tires, pushbar, Megawide pickup, hydraulic pickup. #16006806............................ $29,750

Morris 1400 hay hiker. #16006848. (1)..... ................................................$22,500

2014 Genim 9-ft. heavy duty skidsteer bucket. #13012487. (1)............... $2400 2014 Genim 9-ft. heavy duty skidsteer bucket. #13012486. (1)............... $2400 2014 Genim 9-ft. heavy duty skidsteer bucket. #13012485. (1)............... $2400 2014 Genim 6-ft. skidsteer tooth bucket. #13012491................................. $2100 2014 Genim 78” skidsteer tooth bucket. #13012488. (1)........................... $2100 2014 Genim 7-ft. skidsteer utility bucket. #13012484. (1)........................... $1875 2014 Genim 84” skidsteer utility bucket. #13012483. (1)........................... $1550 2014 Genim 84” low profile skidsteer bucket. #13012489. (1)............... $1450 2014 Genim 78” low profile skidsteer bucket. #13012490. (1)............... $1400 2014 Genim 6-ft. skidsteer bucket. #13012481. (1)........................... $1350

COMPANY VEHICLES

2006 Muvall 4860FT single drop, tandem axle 48-ft. x 102” trailer with fold out extensions, beaver tail, winch, 255/70R22.5 tires..................................$39,000

2004 Western Star 4900FX C15 CAT engine @ 475 hp, 10 speed transmission, 11-24.5 tires, drivers 90% tread, steering 75% tread, drop axle, wet kit, spring suspension, rear hitch..$49,000

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3-XL78

rockpickers

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.

2007 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 31x13.5 8PR hi-flotation tires, bale push bar. #16006966. (4)...... $29,500 2007 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, slip clutch alert & speed sensor, bale pushbar, variable core valve, hydraulic pickup lift. #16009932....................... $26,750 2007 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine/surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 31x13.5 8 PR, hydraulic pickup lift, slip clutch alert & speed sensor, bale push bar. #16006845. (4)............... $28,000 2007 John Deere 568 with Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift, 31x13.5 8PR tires, bale pushbar. #16006819. (4).... .............................................. $28,500 2006 John Deere 567 Megawide pickup, 540 PTO, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup lift, surface wrap. #16006953.

(4)................ Only $9500 FOB Circle 2001 John Deere 567 twine/surface wrap, 1000 PTO, Megawide Plus pickup, push bar, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006827. (3)...................... $18,500 1997 John Deere 566 regular pickup, twine only, 1000 PTO, 31x13.5 8 PR hi flotation tires, bale push bar. #16006830. (4)......................... $9500 CASE IH 1996 Case IH 8465 regular pickup, twine, 540 PTO, push bar, new monitor. #16006972. (4)................................... ..................... Only $3500 FOB Circle

2013 General Implement HZ 2280 8-ft. steel skidsteer blade. #13012443. (1).. ................................................... $3995 2013 General Implement HZ 2280 8-ft. skidsteer blade. #13012444. (1)..$3995

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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 Circle: Mike Haynie, Salesman, 406-939-5994; Ole Rolandson, Salesman, 406-974-2144; Culbertson: Mike Kjos, 406-489-7277; Luke Anderson, Salesman 406-478-3118

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The deadline for phoning in advertising for the July 2015 issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be July 1. Phone (406) 279-3291.

TRUCK FOR SALE

1998 Peterbilt 379 Series 60/Detroit overhaul with papers, 10 speed, 3.73 ratio, 240” wheel base, DOT inspection, newer rubber, dual 145 gallon fuel tanks, air ride, cruise, tilt steering, non-smoker, nice interior, flat top, new fluids, paperwork on all maintenance, great mileage, sharp looking truck.....................................$26,000 obo Phone (406) 350-2216, Hobson, MT

New Poly Tanks IN STOCK

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BUCKLEY AUCTIONS AND APPRAISERS

We have auctions booked for summer & fall 2015 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.

Consumer Products

Many, many sizes in stock New Merdian New Wheatheart Augers Post Pounder

In Stock

Available for sale or rent

7”, 8”, 10” & 12” load out augers & swing augers

2012 John Deere 825I camo gator, 12” tires, benchseat, deluxe cargo box, “Demo”. #16007529. (3)....$10,200 2008 John Deere 850D Gator, 4WD, diesel, extreme terrain tires, deluxe light kit, horn kit, front fender kit, deluxe outdoor package. #16007492.

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2013 John Deere X300R lawn tractor, 18.5 hp, 42” mower deck, rear mounted 7 bu. grass catcher. #16007545...........................$3375

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Round Bale Feeders

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2012 John Deere X300 lawn tractor, 17 hp, 42” deck with bagger. #16007544.(1).....................$1750

2011 John Deere X300 lawn tractor with 42” deck. #16007546. (3)........ .............................................$1750

2008 John Deere X700 garden tractor, 2 cylinder liquid cooled Kawasaki 23 hp engine, 62” mower deck, 7 bu. bagger with power flow. #16007547. (3).....................$5900

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Bale Spears

Get attached to improve productivity

Round or square, whatever the job, there is a Frontier Bale Spear up to the task. Choose from a wide range of single- and triple-tine models to move and stack bales quickly and easily.

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• “C” or “L” shaped blades available 1-Unverferth AWS42 42-ft. 4-wheel steer header trailer, 235/80x16 tires, • Helical-shaped rotors 30-ft. wheel base, 14,000 lbs rated carrying capacity, 2-header pads, • All models offer skid shoes for depth 2-ratchet straps............................................................................ $9400 control 15-Horst CHCF45 45-ft. 4-wheel steer header trailer, 15,500 lbs rated • iMatch and/or Quick-Coupler compatible capacity, 30-ft. wheel base, 11-ft. to 12’6” adjustable tongue length, 45-ft. top rail, 2-header pads, 2-ratchet straps. Each.................. $9500 2-Headhunter 42-ft. classic header trailer, 800/80R16 radial steering, 6500 lbs axle, 7000 lbs rear tandem axle with torsion flex suspension, heavy duty telescoping adjustable tongue, LED lights. Each..$11,500 1-New Frontier 42-ft. heavy duty, high speed header trailer, tandem axle, brakes, adjustable header brackets, ratchet straps, ball hitch..$14,500 1-New Frontier 48-ft. heavy duty, high speed header trailer, tandem axle, brakes, adjustable header brackets, ratchet straps, ball hitch, lights.... ................................................................................................. $16,500 Land Planes

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Flex-Wing Grooming Mowers

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HORSE TRAILER FOR SALE 1996 Titan LQ, 4-horse slant, white, very good condition.

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Tradition + innovation = future of good food

By Alyssa Patrick, Communication Coordinator, WSU Office of Economic Development Bringing tradition and innovation together to highlight natural flavors is the future of good food, said award-winning chef Marc Vetri at a lecture in Mount Vernon recently.

Flavorful wheat varieties that are gaining new life at Washington State University’s (WSU) Bread Lab have been bringing the Philadelphia-based chef to the small western Washington city for the past two years.

“What I do is very simple cooking,” Vetri said. “There’s the noodles and the sauce, and traditionally we think of the flavors living in the sauce. But if the noodle has flavor, that opens up a whole new world.”

While Vetri spent the formative years of his cooking career in Italy, and has since opened seven restaurants and won several awards, he did not much consider the flour in his pasta until he tasted the bread Stephen Jones’ WSU Bread Lab was making with wheat varieties that couldn’t be found in a store.

Rediscovery, breeding, processing Jones has worked in Washington for decades coming up with new wheat varieties and, more recently, researching and collaborating on new discoveries relating to food at the Bread Lab in Mount Vernon.

His work also flirts with the line between tradition and innovation – both calling attention to the benefits and viability of using existing wheat varieties that are overlooked by mass-production industries and breeding for new varieties that highlight different flavor profiles while still working for farmers.

The process, how the grain is milled into flour and utilized by chefs and bakers once it leaves the farmers’ fields, is also integral to this exploration of flavor and nutrition.

The intricate, diverse flavors of Jones’ bread got Vetri’s wheels spinning about the possibilities for pasta. He went back to Italy after Jones’ lecture to investigate the one ingredient he’d never given much thought – flour. Again and again he found that the pasta makers were using fresh, stone-milled wheat that retains flavorful parts of the grain that are lost in mass production.

Authentic flavor featured in books, restaurants, film Returning to the U.S. with this knowledge, Vetri went to the Bread Lab, which has become an unofficial headquarters for millers, bakers, brewers, maltsters and chefs who are trying to bring back the authentic flavors and nutrition that some of our favorite foods and drinks have lost.

Wheat-enthusiasts flocking to Jones’ lab include awardwinning chefs like Dan Barber, who prominently featured Jones’ work in his recent book, local brewers and maltsters who want to revolutionize craft beverages and even restaurants like Chipotle, which wants to explore options for a better whole-wheat tortilla.

Vetri recently published a book – Mastering Pasta – a beautiful compilation of what he has learned by bringing discoveries from experiments in Jones’ lab to the kitchen. He did a book signing and lecture as part of this trip to Mount Vernon to wrap up some work on a documentary – The Grain Divide – that features both Vetri and Jones and will be released this spring.

Sharing bread and conversation As good food and conversation often does, last week’s lecture brought together bakers, chefs, community members and even local government officials who filled the center with a warm hum of conversation and the happy sounds produced by delicious samples of pasta and bread.

“It is great that ordinary people can come here and have access to something so unique,” said Paula Erickson, Redmond resident and avid home baker.

Jones, his graduate student Bethany Econopouly and Vetri kept that warm buzz going through the lecture, which was really more of a conversation between colleagues who obviously value each other’s work. Collaboration was at the heart of the conversation – ranging from the benefit of bringing together scientists and chefs, to the benefit of bringing together good food and communities.

Experiencing healthy eating, living One of the ways Vetri does the latter is with the Vetri Foundation for Children that started an initiative called Eatiquette, a school lunch program that allows children to experience the connection between healthy eating and healthy living. In just four years, the program serves 12 schools over 250,000 lunches.

Jones and Econopouly got to partake in one of these CONTINUED ON PAGE A59

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Recipe Patch by Geri

Blueberry Peach Crisp

Filling: 1 cup sliced yellow peaches (about 5) peeled 1 cup blueberries (about 6 oz) 1/2 lemon, zested and juiced 2 tsp cornstarch 1/4 cup Agave nectar Topping: 1 cup Quaker quick oats 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup light brown sugar, not packed 3/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 cup (half stick) butter, melted Heat oven to 375 degrees. Combine peaches, blackberries, agave nectar, lemon juice and zest in large bowl. Sprinkle with cornstarch. Toss until fruit is coated. Place fruit in an ungreased pie dish. Mix remaining ingredients. Sprinkle over fruit. Bake about 40 minutes or until topping is golden brown and fruit is tender. Serve with a scoop of low fat ice cream or fat free frozen yogurt. Enjoy!!

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Chocolate Banana Bundles

2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 medium ripe bananas, halved lengthwise 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted Vanilla ice cream, optional In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar until blended. Add bananas; stir to coat. Remove from the heat; set aside. Unfold puff pastry. Cut into four rectangles. Place a halved banana in the center of each square. Overlap two opposite corners of pastry over banana; pinch tightly to seal. Place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Drizzle with chocolate. Serve warm with ice cream if desired. Yield: 4 servings.

Coconut Chicken

2 To 3 Whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cut Into 1-2 Inch Pieces Salt And Pepper, to taste 2 Eggs Beaten 1 cup Cornstarch ¼ cups Canola Oil 1 can (13 1/2 Oz. Size) Coconut Milk ¾ cups Sugar 1 teaspoon Cider Vinegar For the chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and preheat oven to 325ºF. While oil is heating, season chicken with salt and pepper. Dip chicken in egg, then cornstarch, and fry in the oil until lightly golden brown, but not cooked through. I had to fry in a couple of batches so as not to overcrowd the pan. Remove chicken from pan and place on paper towel-lined plate briefly, then place in a single layer in a baking dish. For the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, sugar, and vinegar. Pour the sauce over the chicken and bake for about an hour, stirring the chicken every 15 minutes. Once cooked through, let stand for at least 5 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken. Serve immediately over rice.

Tradition + innovation CONTINUED FROM PAGE A58

lunches on a recent visit to Philadelphia with the aim of bringing back what they learned in western Washington.

“We ate Moroccan chicken around tables that had been set by the students we enjoyed the meal with,” Jones said.

“It was a really beautiful experience.”

Jones’ program is bridging the gap between science that happens in the lab and applications for that science in people’s lives.

The WSU Mount Vernon Northwest Research and Extension Center (NWREC) that hosts the Bread Lab is one of four centers spread across the state. Established in 1947, the Mount Vernon NWREC’s mission is to serve the agricultural, horticultural and natural resource science needs and interests of the region.

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Management, disease assessment good cattle ‘insurance’

By NDSU Extension Service Insurance isn’t available to protect cattle immune-response vaccines for these disas it does crops, but livestock producers can eases seem to provide excellent protection take steps to “insure” the success of their at a very economical price. operations.

• Enteric conditions such as calf diarrhea That “insurance” is part management and and gut stasis - These result in dehydration part product/protocol selection, according to and an electrolyte imbalance, and can cause North Dakota State University (NDSU) Exthe appearance of bloat in young calves. Vitension Service veterinarian and livestock ral, bacterial and/or protozoal pathogens can stewardship specialist Gerald Stokka and be isolated in herds. One way to deal with beef cattle specialist Carl Dahlen. these conditions is to decrease exposure to Here is their advice for good managethe pathogens by moving cows and calves to ment: areas with more space. Product “insurance” • Move cows to new calving grounds or are vaccines given to cows, which then pass move cows with calves to provide more immunity to the calf through colostrum. space to decrease some of the risk associated Alternatively, some vaccines can be given with the buildup and spread of environmento the calf at birth so the calf can develop tal pathogens to susceptible animals. an active immune response to reduce its • Assess body condition score (BCS) and susceptibility to a specific pathogen. change cow management accordingly to • Respiratory (summer pneumonia) conensure every opportunity for thin cows to ditions - These conditions typically occur re-breed in a timely fashion. Cows that are in calves that are at least 4 weeks old. The too thin (BCS of 4 or less) will need extra conditions may be related to viral and bacportions of high-quality feed to regain lost terial infections such as IBR, BVD, BRSV, condition. Excellent spring grass growth can Mannheimia, Histophilus, Pasteurella and meet these needs, but dry conditions may reMycoplasma. However, deficiencies in pasquire cows to be fed stored feed longer than sive immunity; environmental conditions normal this spring and early summer. Heifer such as cold, wet, extremely dry conditions calves that have been limit fed and were and abrupt temperature changes; comminon restricted growth during the winter will gling and sorting procedures that occur at need a higher-quality diet to begin cycling breeding times; artificial insemination and and conceive early in the breeding season. estrous synchronization programs; and even • Have a veterinarian give bulls a compasture movements can increase the risk of plete physical exam before the breeding disease. Purchasing “insurance” vaccines season to assess their feet, legs and BCS. and reducing the risk for respiratory condiMature bulls should be able to maintain tions must be combined with attention to weight during the winter on a hay diet and other risk factors. Consult your veterinarian gain weight rapidly on good grass. Howabout specific products and viral and bacteever, they should not be overly thin prior to rial vaccines. breeding because they likely will lose con• Pinkeye - This condition is one of the siderable weight during the breeding season. most frustrating to manage. It involves an In addition, bulls should not be overly fat infection of the cornea of the eye and is because of the potential for scrotal fat to painful. Without intervention, it may result reduce the testicles’ cooling capabilities in in a temporary or permanent loss of sight. hot weather, reducing semen quality. All Vaccines are available, but their efficacy bulls also should have a semen evaluation and the reduction of risk are very difficult before the breeding season. to evaluate.

Product and protocol selection involves • Footrot - This bacterial condition does an assessment of the risk for certain disnot seem to cause outbreaks in young eases, and the efficacy and safety of specific calves, but it occurs more often in bulls, products such as vaccines. yearling cattle and young cows. Without “This aspect of cattle ‘insurance’ must be proper intervention and treatment, permadone in consultation with your veterinarnent lameness may result. Remember: Not ian,” Stokka says. all cattle that are lame have footrot. Other “Newborn calves receive immune protecconditions that may cause lameness are tion through the nursing and absorption of cracked hooves, and knee and joint injuries. the dam’s colostrum,” he notes. “Calves that The effectiveness of vaccines is difficult to are shortchanged in this process will be at evaluate in these cases. Vaccines may be a greater risk of sickness, death and loss of targeted toward high-risk animals.

“An important aspect of the protocol productivity, and vaccines cannot overcome portion of herd management is to do your this deficiency. However, vaccines can devery best to reduce the likelihood of disease crease the risk to the individual and to the pathogens having the opportunity to progroup of specific diseases most common to liferate in herds,” Dahlen says. “Protocol the nursing calf.” steps to reduce disease proliferation include Here are conditions related to bacterial segregating newly purchased animals from and viral infections that present some level the rest of the herd for a period of time, of risk to young calves: conducting routine evaluations of the herd, • Clostridial diseases, commonly called having protocols in place for treatment of “blackleg” - The risk of this infection is animals, rapidly identifying and treating difficult to assess. However, this organism sick animals, and ensuring that all animallives in the soil and can cause severe illhandling events are conducted in a calm, low-stress manner to the extent possible.” ness and death in susceptible animals. The

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3V Distributing, Conrad ......................................B22 Abilene Machine Inc, Abilene KS .......................C38 Action Toys, Billings ............................................A46 Advanced Rodent Control Technology, LiphatechC36 Affordable Construction Equipment, Billings & Bozeman ........................................................C59 Ag West Distributing Co., Great Falls .................A30 Ag Wise, Kremlin ................................................A22 American Manufacturing, Hogeland ...................A58 Bass Auction Co. Inc., Lewistown .......................C22 Bell Motor Co., Cut Bank ......................................C4 Ben Taylor, Valier & Shelby ...................................B7 Big Equipment Co., Havre ..................................C39 Big Iron, Stock Auction Company .......................A26 Big Sky Equipment, Conrad ...................... A40, A41 Big Sky Sawmill & Wood Products, Vaughn........A18 Big Sky Wholesale Seeds, Shelby ......................C38 Border Plains Equipment, Glasgow ....................B29 Brandt Agricultural Products LTD..........................A8 BridgerSteel ........................................................C51 BTI Feeds, Cut Bank ............................................B7 Buckley Auction ..................................................A56 Cascade Machine & Supply, Great Falls ... A38, C47 Charles Moore, Inc. Miles City ............................B21 Chic Harbine Sales, Missoula...............................B1 CHS Milk River, Big Sandy, Chinook, Havre, Malta, Rudyard, Turner ..............................................A56 Circle G Salvage, Walhalla, ND ..........................A38 Circle S Seeds, of Montana, Three Forks ...........A36 Clearview Seed, Denton .....................................A42 Corder & Associates, Fort Benton ......................C18 Courtesy Ford, Conrad .......................................A43 Crazy Mountain Fabrication, Travis Klein, Big Timber ............................................................A48 Cut Bank Tire, Cut Bank .....................................A15 Dave’s Repair LLC, Charlo .................................C48 Dick Irvin Trucking, Shelby ..................................C24 Diesel Domination, Helena .................................C32 Diesel Power Parts & Machine, Missoula ...........A12 Dietz Auto & Truck Salvage, Billings ...................B24 Doane Western of Montana, Bozeman...............A28 Donahue Corp ....................................................C28 Durnell Fencing, Valier ........................................C28 Eagle Equipment, Belgrade ..................................B6 Enduraplas, Neche ND .......................................C35

Index

Equipment Connection, Columbia Falls.....C16, C17 Exchange Services, Inc, Whitefish .....................C15 F/S Manufacturing, West Fargo, ND ..A23, C33, C54 Farm Equipment Sales, Glasgow, Plentywood, Culbertson, Circle A52, A53, A54, A55, A56, A57 Farm Tech, (Doug Weist) Choteau ......................A24 First State Bank, Shelby .....................................A58 Fisher Metal Products, Fort Benton ....................C43 Flaman Rentals ..................................................C31 Flaman Sales & Rental, Power .................. A25, B24 Fosse Insurance Agency, Great Falls .................A46 Fraser’s Oil Inc., Inverness .................................A37 Frieling’s Agricultural Equipment, Great Falls ........... .............A11, A17, A33, C13, C5, C29, C43, C49 Frontline Ag, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Dillon ......................................................B25, B26, B27 Frontline Ag Dillon, Dillon ...................................B23 Fuson Excavation & Trucking, Conrad ................C56 Gerber’s, Great Falls.................................. A32, C36 Golden Harvest Seeds, Big Sandy .....................C41 Greyn Fertilizer, Choteau, Dutton, Valier ............A47 Grossenburg Equipment, Winner, Pierre, Philip SD, Wayne, Bloomfield, Harrington, Laurel NE .........C37 H & H Spreading, Conrad .....................................C6 Harris Custom Swathing, Conrad .......................A20 Heartland Seed Company, Moccasin .................C45 Hedman, Inc, Brett Hedman, Grass Range ..........C1 Helfert’s Helena Farm Supply, East Helena ........B12 Henry Building Systems Dealers ..........................B4 Hi-Hog Equipment ..............................................C47 Highline Communications, Cut Bank ..................A46 Hoven Equipment Co., Great Falls ...A15, A35, A48, A49, A60, B5, B16, C1, C6, C12, C25, C30, C45 Huggy Bear’s Consignment, Cut Bank ...............C60 I-State Truck Center, Missoula ............................A21 ITB (Intercontinental Truck Body), Conrad ..........C30 J K Ranch Estates, Josh Klucewich, Huson .......C50 J & D Auto Sales, Helena ...................................B10 J & M Trailer Sales, Laurel ..................................B30 Jamieson Motors, Inc., Chinook ................ B18, B32 Jim Nielsen Trucks & Parts, Butte .........................B9 K.R. Rauch Company, Billings ............................A39

Krogmann Mfg. .....................................................B6 Kuhn North America ...........................................C54 Lane Judisch Swathing, Conrad ...........................B9 Larson & Co., LLC, Glenn Larson, Opheim ........B20 Lester Buildings ..................................................A59 Lewis Cattle Oiler Co, Russ Baker......................A18 Lewistown Honda, Lewistown............A18, A22, A32 Liphatech, Rozol .................................................C36 Lost Valley Fence, Fairfield .................................C33 Lundberg Shop, LLC, Canyon Creek ..................A10 M & M Salvage, Havre ........................................A30 M & R Seed Cleaning, Watford City, ND .............C26 M & W Machine, Three Forks .............................C44 MDS Construction Supply, Great Falls ...............A16 MH Equipment & Truck Repair, Billings ..............C40 MK Industries .....................................................C52 Montana Metal Fabrications, Inc, Great Falls .....A38 Montana Post Driver, Gold Creek .......................A18 Montana Post Frame, Townsend .........................C34 Montana Quality Structures, Stevensville .............B5 Montana Shed Center, Great Falls .....................A27 Motor Power, Great Falls ....................................C44 Mountain Equipment, Belgrade ..........................C15 MT Tractors, Matt Pendergast, Stevensville ..........B4 Musselshell Valley Equipment, Roundup .................. .............................................C19, C20, C21, C22 New Holland of Belgrade, Belgrade ......................C9 New Homes of the Future, Billings .......................A8 NM Machinery, Missoula ....................................B30 Northern Chrysler, Cut Bank ..............................C11 Northern Ford, Cut Bank ....................................A29 Northern Hydraulics, Great Falls ........................A45 Northern Prairie Auto Sales, Wolf Point ..... A51, C57 Northwest Plastics, Libby ...................................A60 Patty Seaman Homes, Kalispell .........................C25 Performance Ag Services, Conrad .....................A31 Power Motors Implement, Fort Benton ...............A42 Powerhouse Equipment, Floweree .............. A4, A19 Price Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula ..........A31 Pure Bliss Cycle Sales, Conrad ...................C8, C18 Rainbow Irrigation & Equipment, Chinook ..... B2, B3 RDO Equipment, Billings ....................................C53

Reddig Equipment & Repair, Kalispell ................C23 Rocky Mountain Custom & Restoration, Conrad A58 Rockwell Scales, Simms.....................................C34 Roger Rader, Inc, Sun River .................................A8 Rydelle Enterprises, Marion Jones, Drummond .B20 Scenic City Trailer Sales, Belgrade .....................A50 Shop Specialties, Ronan ....................................C11 Shortline Ag, Inc, Scobey ...................................B19 Sod Buster Sales, Polson .......................... A44, C10 Specialty Tool & Attachment, Cody WY ..............A34 Steel Etc, Great Falls .........................................B13 Steinhatchee, Lance Nelson, Stevensville..........C46 Steve’s Sales, Oakes ND ....................................A28 Stoopid Tuff Homes & Storage, Great Falls ........A44 Sullivan Brothers Construction, Conrad .............A43 Sunrise Equipment, Sidney ................................B12 Swains Spring Service, Great Falls ....................C40 T & T Farm Supply, LLC, Chester .......................A34 Taylor Farm Store, Shelby ....................................B7 The Truck Shop of Billings ..................................C58 Tiber Tractor Co., Chester ...................................C53 Tom’s Shop, Grassrange.....................................A44 Tomsheck Ag LLC, Oilmont ................................C42 Torgerson’s, Ethridge, Great Falls, Lewistown, Havre, Denton, Billings .........................................C2, C3 Transport Equipment, Missoula ..........................C32 Treasure State Seed, Fairfield ............................A21 Triangle Ag Service, Fort Benton ................. A6, C56 Triple T Sales, Chinook .......................................B17 TT&E Inc, Victor..................................................B16 Vaughn Truck, Havre .................................... A4, A49 Vermeer ..............................................................A10 VW Mfg, Loren Hawks, Chester ...........................C7 Wally’s Over Door Co., Great Falls .....................C28 Weedbusters Biocontrol, Missoula .....................C42 Wesco Trailer Sales, Conrad...............................A59 West Plains Implement, Beach, Dickinson, Bowman, Hettinger.........................................................B31 Western Montana New Holland, Missoula ..........A25 Wilbur-Ellis Co .........A12, A26, C28, C50, C55, C57 Wilray Manufacturing, Fort Benton .....................C14 World Equipment, Idaho Falls, ID .......................C35 Yellowstone Tractor Co., Belgrade ......................A48 Zerbe Bros., Glasgow ................................ B14, B15 Zomer Truck, Conrad ..INSERT, A14, A51, C18, C40

Chic Harbine Sales 8360 Hwy 10 West Missoula, MT

2009 Peterbilt 367 ISX Cummins @ 500-hp, 18 speed, AirTrac suspension 4:10 ratio, 222” wheelbase, 67,000 miles, 20,000 lb. front, 46,000 lb. rears.................................$74,500

2004 Western Star tandem axle tractors, Cat C15, 475 hp, 13 speed, 12,000 lb. front, 40,000 lb. rears. ....... .............................................$24,500

2007 Kenworth T800 Cummins ISX, 450 hp, 10 speed, Hendrickson Primax suspension, 208” wheelbase.... ............................................. $38,500

2000 Kenworth T800 vac truck, 3406 Cat @ 475-hp, 18 speed, Chalmers suspension, double frame, 20,000 lb. front, 46,000 lb. rears, double differential lock with 2009 Reiter 85 barrel vac tank, 554,000 miles........$39,000

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

406-549-1047 or 207-1946

2007 Kenworth T800 ISX Cummins @ 500 hp, 18 speed, AG400 suspension, 3.91 ratio, 192” wheelbase, 12,830 lb. front, 46,000 lb. rears, 264,000 miles...................... $64,500

2006 Peterbilt 379L C15 Cat @ 550 hp, 18 speed, double frame, 14,600 lb. front, 46,000 lb. rears, double differential lock, double frame, steerable lift axle, wet kit, 236” wheelbase....... ............................................ $55,000

1999 Williamson 17-ft.x96” wide quad axle pup trailer.............$14,500 1998 Kenworth T800 tandem axle, Cat 3406E, 550 hp, 18 speed, AG460 suspension, 240” wheelbase, 20,000 lb front, 46,000 lb rear...........$39,500

2008 Kenworth T800B vac truck, Cummins ISX, 485 hp, 8LL transmission, double differential lock, 80 barrel tank, 14,300 lb. front, 46,000 lb. rears, 265,000 miles.............$69,500

2006 Kenworth T800 winch tractor, Cat C15, 550 hp, 18 speed, engine brake, Neway suspension, 24.5 tires, 244” wheelbase, 46,000 lb. rear axle, 189,000 miles, Tulsa hydraulic winch, tail roll...................................$73,500

Many other construction trucks & trailers available.

1999 Roadmaster 42-ft. 3 axle belly dump. ...................................$17,500

2007 Kenworth T800B ISX Cummins @ 565 hp, 18 speed, Neway suspension, 245” wheelbase, 16,000 lb. front, 46,000 lb. rears, Aerodyne sleeper, 640,000 miles. Loaded with options..................................$69,500

2009 Kenworth T800 tractor, Cat C15, 600 hp, 18 speed, 46,000 lb. rears, double differential lock, double frame, 221,000 miles............$72,500

1992 Ford F800 mechanic truck with 7.8 225 hp, 9 speed, 6000 lb crane... .............................................$12,500

Check out our website: www.chicharbineequipment.com

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INDUSTRIAL PIPE FOR SALE

1225 feet of heavy duty industrial black plastic pipe, 1.25 inch wall thickness, 8 inch ID, 10.625 inch OD at.............................................................................................. $5 per foot.

1500 feet of 1/2 inch wall thickness, 5.5 inch ID, 7.75 inch OD at..................... $4 per foot.

Lengths are 20- to 45-ft. long with miscellaneous shorter lengths.

All pipe can be fused together with rental machine.

Assorted heavy duty metal connectors and loading are included. Located at Basin, Montana.

Phone or text (406) 439-0653 or write Forrest Klies, PO Box 153, Basin, MT 59631

TANDEM DISCS

The Wishek Tandem Disc

is the industry’s workhorse when it comes to heavy-duty discs. Wishek Discs are manufactured to an industry-recognized level of performance that separates them from the competition.

The Wishek Disc, with truck tires and adjustable leveling system, is a powerful tool for any size farm.

Available from 18-ft. to 38-ft.

Rainbow Irrigation and Equipment (406) 357-2211 ~ Chinook, Montana

Rainbow Irrigation and Equipment (406) 357-2211 ~ Chinook, Montana

Put on your baking scientist hat

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service I pushed my cart around the mountains of baking ingredients on pallets in the grocery store aisles the other day.

Many of the store shelves were empty, especially the shelves that noted a coupon was needed. The store had just gotten a large shipment of bags of flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar and chocolate chips.

Yes, holiday baking season is upon us and cookies often top the list of holiday food traditions. Of course, you can buy cookies readily in grocery stores, but they usually do not taste the same as homemade.

The word cookie comes from the Dutch word “koekje,” which means “little cake.” According to food historians, bakers would bake a small amount of cake batter to test the oven temperature.

While growing up, my relatives often made cookies associated with our Scandinavian heritage. I remember the deep-fried rosettes dipped in sugar. They looked like crispy flowers. I especially liked the krumkake, which were made with a special iron and rolled into a tube.

If you decide to bake this year, put on your mathematician’s hat and your scientist lab coat. Actually, tying back your hair if you have long hair and putting on an apron will suffice.

Wearing a chef’s hat, or toque, may get you in the baking spirit, though. When my children were younger, I bought a couple of chef’s hats to motivate them to help me.

Baking is an effective way to teach kids about measuring and the functions of ingredients while having fun in the process. If you are doubling or tripling recipes, you may want to get out a piece of paper and write down the new recipe.

Double-check the math to avoid culinary disasters.

Incorrect measurements and mixing can affect your final product. If you add too much of a particular ingredient, such as flour, your end product may have a dry, crumbly texture.

If you use too little baking powder or soda, your baked good might not rise properly. If you mix cookies too much, you may develop the gluten (protein) in the flour and get a tough cookie instead of a tender one.

In preparation for baking season, try this little quiz about measuring.

1. This ingredient should be spooned into a measuring cup and then leveled off with the back of a knife.

2. This ingredient should be packed in a measuring cup.

The ingredient should hold its shape when placed in the mixing bowl.

3. Your recipe calls for 2 cups of butter. How many sticks of butter should you use?

4. Your recipe calls for 1/2 pint of cream. How many cups is that?

5. When you measure these types of ingredients, you should bend down and look at them at eye level.

The answers: 1. Flour should not be dipped. It should be spooned in and leveled. 2. Brown sugar should be firmly packed, unless the recipe says otherwise. 3. Use four sticks of butter for 2 cups because each stick is 1/2 cup of butter.

4. One-half pint of cream is equal to 1 cup. 5. Liquid ingredients, such as water and oil, should be measured using a liquid measuring cup. Set the measuring container on a countertop and view at eye level.

Here’s a delicious baked good recipe that calls for antioxidant-rich dried fruit, such as blueberries or cranberries.

You can place the ingredients in a jar and add some trim to have a nice gift to share with a friend.

Enjoy holiday treats in moderation to avoid New Year’s weight loss resolutions. Visit http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/food for more seasonal mixes for soups and other baked goods.

Blueberry or Cranberry Scone Mix in a Jar 2 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1/4 c. nonfat dry milk powder 2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1/3 c. shortening 1 c. dried blueberries or cranberries Stir together the flour, sugar, dry milk, baking powder and salt. Use a fork to cut in the shortening until the mixture looks crumbly. Pour into a 1-quart glass jar and top with the blueberries. Add more dried fruit to fill in the gap between the flour and top of the jar if needed. You also may place the mix in a zipper-top plastic bag. Copy the scone recipe and add it to the jar or plastic bag. Use immediately or store up to six CONTINUED ON PAGE B3

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Lawn mowing season is here

By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension, Minnesota Lawn mowing is perhaps the most important practice performed in home lawn care. The simple practice of mowing impacts not only the appearance of your lawn, but also can impact the turf’s ability to ward off problems.

Regardless of whether the lawn is fertilized, irrigated or other management practices, proper mowing practices are essential for a high quality lawn. Properly mowed lawns will have fewer weeds, will better withstand mid-summer moisture stress and will have a more pleasing appearance.

Regular mowing with a sharp mower blade at the proper mower height keeps grass growing vigorously and maintains adequate plant density to thoroughly cover the soil surface.

Continually scalping turf seriously weakens grass plants, leaving an opening for weed invasion.

Mowing too short creates problems. For most lawns, mowing at a height of 2½ to 3½ inches screens out light to the soil surface, thus preventing weeds (such as light-loving crabgrass seeds) from germinating. Also, a higher cutting height encourages slightly deeper root systems, allowing them to gather moisture and nutrients from a larger soil volume, thereby increasing a grass plant’s stress tolerance.

If your grass has become very long (e.g., during extended rainy periods), lower the mower blade height gradually rather than cutting grass back all at once to reduce unnecessary stress on plants.

Mulching mowers and mulching attachments for mowers reduce the size of grass clippings, thus increasing the rate at which they decompose. And mowing on a regular basis with a sharp mower blade produces clippings that decompose fairly quickly. Allow these clippings to remain on the lawn whenever possible. They do not contribute to thatch buildup because when they decompose they become a valuable organic source of nutrients for grass plants. In fact, yearly nitrogen applications may be reduced by 1/3 to 1/2 when grass clippings are left on the lawn. However, remove clippings that form large clumps on top of the grass. Moreover, mulching the clippings will also save the time in clipping removal. Turf mowed with the new mulching mowers has grass that has nearly the same swept or vacuumed appearance as when the turf surface was mowed with bagging attachments The direction of mowing should be altered every one to two mowings. Mowing at right angles (90 degrees) to the previous direction will help prevent the grass from repeatedly being pushed in one direction, an important consideration at high mowing heights. Also if scalping areas of the lawn is a problem, the different mowing directions will help minimize continual scalping in any one area.

All mowing equipment should be kept in good working condition. Having the mower serviced prior to the heavy spring mowing period will help ensure routine, maintenancefree mowing. Mower blades should be sharpened each spring and as needed during the season. A dull mower blade frays the ends of blades and results in brown tips which are unsightly and indicate damaged turfgrass.

Turfgrass should be mowed when it is dry. Wet grass is more difficult to cut and has the tendency to clog under rotary mowers. Mowing should not, however, be delayed for long periods of time because the grass is wet.

For more information, contact me at 800-450-2465 or stordahl@umn.edu. Sources: UMN, NDSU and OSU.

Put on your baking

All New Massey-Ferguson Round Balers 2 year Full Warranty

NEW IN STOCK

2-2013 Hesston 2856A round balers

5x6 bale, net or twine, torsion axles

ONLY 1 LEFT!

NEW 2014 Massey Ferguson Hesston 2956A round baler

2 - IN STOCK Massey Ferguson Hesston WR9840 windrower with 16-ft header

Low Rate Financing for up to 60 months On all New Large Square and Round Balers – OAC

Rainbow Irrigation & Equipment, Inc. Phone: (406) 357-2211 - Email: rainbowsales@mtintouch.net Website: www.visitrainbow.com - Address: Box 700 Chinook, Montana

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All Used Round Balers

DISCOUNTED

Hesston 5556A round baler, all new bearings, roller shaft and pickup teeth..............................$31,500 Hesston 5456A round baler, mesh/ twine..............................$28,999 Hesston 956 round baler, twine only................................$20,500 Hesston 856A round baler, 10,000 bales..............................$13,900 Hesston 856A round baler, twine only, 11,000 bales.............$9500 Hesston 560 twine................$4200 New Holland BR7090 round baler, net/twine, 4800 bales.....$27,500 New Holland BR780A round baler with net/twine.................$21,500

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New Holland BR780 round baler, twine only.......................$16,500 New Holland 664 twine only..$5999 Case IH RS561 round baler.$9900

2010 Massey-Ferguson 2856 round baler with auto tie............. ......................................$26,900

Cat Challenger RB56 round baler, twine only, 8800 bales...$18,900

Miscellaneous

Combine header trailer, fits two 36-ft. headers.............................$5500 used mainline, call us

Hesston 4760 3x3 square baler, 44,000 bales.................$35,500

Bale Processor

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weeks at room temperature or freeze for up to six months.

Blueberry or Cranberry Scone Recipe Place the jar or plastic bag contents into a large mixing bowl. Add the following ingredients and mix until moistened: 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. lemon juice 1 beaten egg 1/4 c. water Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and then quickly yet gently knead for 12 to 15 strokes or until smooth.

Pat to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into desired shape using a cookie cutter or knife. Place each scone 1 inch apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400 F for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a cooking rack. Serve warm Makes 15 servings. Each serving has 180 calories, 5 grams (g) of fat, 3 g of protein, 29 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of fiber and 150 milligrams of sodium.

ONLY 1 LEFT!

8-ft. pickup flatbed................. $1200

New Holland 1045 2 wide self propelled balewagon, 6 cylinder gas engine............................. $3900 Farm King round bale mover......... .......................................Just in

Melroe 210 Spra-Coupe with cab, 50-ft. booms and 300 gallon tank................................. $6100

Tractors

Vermeer BPX9000 used very little.. ..................................... $18,200 Case IH 730 30-ft. pull type windrower................................ $6500

Degelman RP6000 5-ft rockpicker.. ..................................... $10,500

Hydra-Dec Round Bale Bed

Deutz-Allis DT 7.10 2WD, 135 hp, cab, dual PTO................$13,900

Replacement Engines & Power Equipment

* Synchronized Telescoping Arms * Extendable Arms * Joy Stick Control

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Winter wheat variety perforance summary CONTINUED FROM PAGE A46

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

2003 John Deere 240 skidsteer............................ $14,000 2000 New Holland 180 skidsteer.......................... $12,500

Also Available

Hay spear, auger and tooth bucket Call Dallas at (406) 788-3763, Shepherd area

TWO NEW GLUE LAM BEAMS FOR SALE 75-ft. 5” long x 48” wide x 12” thick.

Phone (406) 799-6923

RAKES FOR SALE

John Deere 670 rake, left hand delivery. John Deere 671 rake, right hand delivery with dual hitch.................... $4900 Will sell seperately. Your choice.............................. $2850 Phone (406) 250-6123 100 Year Engineered Life Span Most Energy Efficient Steel Building Available We meet or beat the price of ALL Competitors.

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John Deere 8400 John Deere 4755 John Deere 8210 New Holland 8870 - All MWFD -

COMING IN!

John Deere 8220 John Deere 4050 John Deere 4250 John Deere 7600 New Holland 8670

John Deere 7600 MFWD, PowrQuad, 3 point, 7300 hours..........$40,000 John Deere 4255 MFWD, 3 point.

Excellent condition. 6600 hours.... .........................................$38,500

John Deere 8100 MFWD, 3 point, Power Shift, 540/1000 PTO, 7200 hours, excellent condition.............. .........................................$50,000

Loaders Available

FINANCING AVAILABLE

John Deere 7920 MFWD, IVT transmission, 3-point, PTO. Very clean..

741 loader available.........$74,500

MT Tractors Call (406) 370-6362 - Stevensville, MT Email: penderfarms@aol.com

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Funds for noxious weed management programs

Over $1.5 million in funds have been awarded across the state to develop and implement noxious weed management programs.

“We know noxious weeds cost agriculture millions each and every year, and there are new threats that could cost Montana agriculture even more. Through sound cooperative management at all levels and early detection, we can staveoff the proliferation of new invaders such as yellow starthistle and rush skeletonweed,” explained Director Ron de Yong The Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council reviewed 93 grant applications requesting more than $2.2 million in funds. Through the review process, the council recommended awarding $1.5 million for activities that include noxious weed education, research, and cooperative projects.

“The level of grant applications is a great indication that providing these funds is very important to managing noxious weeds in the state. The advisory council was focused on making the most of the resources available to combat noxious weeds,” said State Weed Program Manager Dave Burch.

The advisory council met the first week of March to review applications and make selections to assist counties, local communities, tribes, researchers, and educators. In total, 82 grant proposals were awarded funding, including 57 local cooperative projects, 14 research projects, and 11 education projects. Each of Montana’s 56 counties and seven reservations are eligible to receive $7,500 per year for this effort and an emergency noxious weed fund is maintained if a noxious weed emergency occurs.

The Montana Noxious Weed Trust Fund grant program was established by the Montana Legislature in 1985. The advisory council reviews applications, hears applicant testimony, and provides funding recommendations to the director for final approval. A compiled list of award recipients is available at agr.mt.gov/agr/Programs/Weeds/TrustFund/ ##### Some ranchers raise pigs and some will even admit it.

Either way, they’re raisin’ pigs.

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GRAIN TRUCK FOR SALE 1988 Kenworth W900 3406 Cat, 13 speed, spring ride, two year old 20-ft. Unibody grain box with silage/grain gate..................... $29,500 Phone (406) 671-5340, Billings, MT

USED SKID STEER

Bobcat T190 open cab, track........................................................................................................................ $25,900 Authorized Bobcat Dealer

“Partners in Production”

406-727-7153

4181 North Park Trail Great Falls

www.hovenequipment.com

Ken – 788-4588; Craig – 868-7964; Ed – 231-4254; Rick – 231-9898; Dwight – 231-4251

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1986 INTERNATIONAL TRUCK Big Cam Cummins, 13 speed, Heil dump box. Like new.

Phone (406) 799-6923

TRACTORS FOR SALE

1985 Ford 7610 FWA tractor, 16x8 syncro transmission, 85 PTO hp, 540/1000 PTO, loader, grapple, excellent tires, 8200 hours.......................................................... $15,000 2003 New Holland TM130 tractor, cab, air, heat, 16x6 powershift transmission, 540/1000 PTO, loader, grapple, good tires, 3500 hours. Great haying tractor....... $52,500 Call 406-883-2567 or 260-3330, Polson, Montana

KROGMANN BALEBEDS

Sarah Thies had her hands full demonstrating how to wash a lamb for the fair at the Glacier County 4-H Demonstration Day. Fellow 4-Her, JR Seewald, helped Thies keep her lamb steady for the talk which earned Thies 1st place in the senior division.

Winter wheat variety performance summary CONTINUED FROM PAGE B4

COMBINES

Case IH 7010, 80% rubber, K&M monitor, Pro 600 touch screen monitor, grain loss, feeder reverser, rock trap, lateral lift, specialty rotor, rasp bars, chrome 60%, turbo, chopper, auto height control, with 2010 header, dual, drive, fore/aft, auto height................................ $146,900 2011 Case IH 7120,95% rubber, AFS Pro 600 touch screen, aft/fore field moisture monitor with logging, grain loss, rock trap, lateral tilt, AFS specialty rotor, bin extensions, 521/248 hours.................................................. $169,000 2012 Case IH 7230, loss monitor, K&M monitor with logging, auto guide, Pro 700 monitor, turbo chopper, bin extensions, 577/822 hours............................... $242,000 2011 New Holland 9060, Contour Master, 4x4, duals, GPS guidance, bin extensions and cover, 543/401 hours....... ......................................................................... $205,900 Case IH 2388, moisture/yield monitor, spreader, tires @ 80%, clean unit, 1925 hours............................... $65,000 Case IH 1688, bin extension, new tires, 25-ft. header, pickup reel, field ready, 3400 hours.......................... $48,000

TRACTORS

Case IH MX285 MFD, powershift, 3 point, PTO, 4 remotes, quick hitch, radar, differential lock, front and rear duals, 14.9x34 and 480x46........................................... $65,900 Case IH MX230, air conditioning, powershift, 3 point, PTO, 4 remotes, weights............................................. $59,000 Case IH 7110 MFD, air conditioning, powershift, 3 remotes, weights, 18.4x38 duals, 5200 hours................... $39,500 Ford New Holland 8870 MFD, 3 point, 540/1000 PTO, 4 remotes, weights, 18.4x42 duals. Very clean..... $49,500 Ford 8830 MFD, powershift, 3 point, 540/1000 PTO, 3 remotes, weights................................................... $25,000 Versatile 930 MFD, loader, bucket, good tires, Erskine 8-ft. snowblower........................................................ $34,900

MISCELLANEOUS

International 4300 truck, Cummins engine, 10 speed transmission, Knight 650 manure spreader, (2) end beaters, liquid end-gate...................................... $16,500 John Deere 4-way dozer, 12-16-ft., with mounts...... $5900 John Deere 280 quick detach self-leveling loader, 7-ft. bucket, hay fork..................................................... $5500 5000 gallon skid mounted water tank. Good shape.. $2900

EAGLE EQUIPMENT Bill Smith, Broker

St. Anthony, ID Belgrade, MT 208-558-7015 406-388-8171 Mobile ph. 208-351-7177 FAX 406-388-8119 e-mail: eagleequip@myidahomail.com

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Trader’s Dispatch,June 2015 — Page B7

This is an especially important time of year to be thinking about minerals!

Highly Palatable

• Uniform intake across the herd

Intake Tightly Controlled

• Block surface-area and rate of softening provides unmatched intake control

Concentrated Nutrients

• Chelated/Organic Trace Minerals • 8% Phos ~ highest level of any lowmoisture block

Unmatched Weatherability • Wind-proof • Water-proof • Snow-proof

No feeding equipment Economical cost/head/day

WeatherAll® is a protective coating applied to the BioBarrel® as a final step in the manufacturing process. It is composed of an edible, food-grade, wax coating that helps protect and slow down BioBarrel® degradation when encountering wet conditions. The protective coating also helps reduce the attraction that some cattle have to the BioBarrel® container once it is softened under extreme wet conditions, thus reducing the incidence of cattle consuming the container faster than the CRYSTALYX® product. WeatherAll® Protective Technology broadens the application and effectiveness of the BioBarrel® container to all geographies within North America.

BTI Feeds

Taylor’s Farm Store

Ben Taylor Valier

Call toll-free 1-800-873-0336 — Local 406-873-4433 Highway 2 East, Across from railroad crossing, Cut Bank Bulk Plant toll-free 1-888-878-2812 — Local 406-873-2812

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

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

Continuous fence that is: Bigger - Stronger - Less Expensive 6-rail — 20-ft. x 48”

Stur-D Loading Chutes

39% more steel per panel than conventional fence.

Larger, stronger, heavier pipe More attractive

IN STOCK

STOCK TANKS

Fiberglass, Steel, Poly

Livestock Waterers on hand Johnson Artificial Spring – Franklin – Ritchie – Cancrete Call Taylor’s Farm Store for information on Johnson, Franklin & Ritchie; BTI Feeds for Franklin & Cancrete information

GRADE 5 & 8 Call BTI Feeds for BOLT NUTS WASHERS

Energy efficient, easy to install fountains.

Farmaster Round bale feeders Bunk feeders Gates — Panels Handling systems

Barb Wire

See us for all your baler twine and net wrap needs

“FATHER’S DAY” Special assorted power tool sale

Bulk and case lot anti-freeze and RV anti-freeze Solve rodent problems with “Gladiator”

We make up hydraulic hoses in our Shelby & Valier stores For your crop inputs Call Gregg Schnee at 434-5253

PROPANE Installations • Delivery • Inspections

Call 1-800-824-8366

15% OFF

all gallons paint

your cattle feed needs.

Behlen

1/4” - 3/4”

Gates — Panels

STEEL & WOOD FENCE POSTS Nichols Sweeps

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

SPRING SALE!!

* Lawn & Garden Soils * Hoses * Sprinklers * All other lawn & garden needs

Garden Seeds Flowers & Vegetables

Trader’s Dispatch, June 2015 — Page B8

Tom Fox Estate & Consignor

Saturday, July 18, 2015 - 10:00 am Phone Mike (406) 650-3309 for tractor information or Sam (406) 783-7467 for engine information

Location: From Wolf Point, MT take Hwy 13 south for 1.5 miles (just beyond highway marker 51).

Auctioneer’s Note: Tom was an avid tractor collector. The tractors are in very good condition and have been kept inside. These tractors were started and run once a year.

All engines are in running condition. Some are very rare.

ANTIQUES TRACTORS AND STATIONARY ENGINES See full listing on website

Brant Seewald demonstrating making a smoothie for his demonstration at the Glacier County 4-H Speech and Demonstration Day. Seewald took home 2nd place honors in the Junior division. Photo by Kari Lewis

Winter wheat variety performance summary CONTINUED FROM PAGE B6

FOR SALE 2004 Ford 1/2-ton, automatic, nice clean truck......Asking $2000 obo

2000 Chevrolet Lumina clean and runs good..Asking 2500 obo 1999 Dodge extra cab, V6, automatic, nice truck......Asking $2250

2000 Dodge V6, automatic, 2-wheel drive, nice truck................ .......................Asking $1800 obo 1993 Ford 3/4-ton, 4x4, 460, 5 speed, flatbed. A little rough but runs good...............Asking $1800

1982 Chevrolet 1-ton dually 4x4, new 454 & 4 speed, nice flatbed, 1996 Pontiac Sunbird, looks and also equipped with PTO................ runs good.................Asking $800 ...............................Asking $4000

1995 Dodge 3/4-ton 4x4, Cum- 1952 REO runs exceptional, has mins, 5 speed. Real clean............. heater and huge winch.................. ...............................Asking $6500 ...............................Asking $1800

Ferguson 35 3-point, extra hy- Golden Jubilee 3-point, runs outdraulic pump and tank................... standing..........Asking $2250 obo .......................Asking $2250 obo

International 504 outstanding tractor, power steering, 3-point, recent engine work, new tires all around....................Asking $4500

Massey 135 3-point, Hi-Lo, extra hydraulic pump and tank................ .......................Asking $3500 obo

For more information call (406) 782-3648, Butte, MT CONTINUED ON PAGE B10

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##### After weeks of beans and taters, even a change to taters and beans is good. ##### Never ask a barber if he thinks you need a haircut.

1992 INTERNATIONAL 1900 TRUCK FOR SALE DT 466 engine, 6 speed, 24-ft. body.

Phone (406) 799-6923

JIM NIELSEN TRUCK & PARTS, INC.

P.O. Box 3072 • 4075 Wynne Avenue • Butte, Montana 59702 • (406) 494-3394 • Mobile (406) 565-7235

Sales lot located I-90 at Rocker Interchange

Inventory Available

Hadley Barbie was top Pre-Junior in the Glacier County 4-H Speech and Demonstration Day contest. Barbie’s illustrated talk, ‘African Bush Elephants,’ included a diorama of the elephants’ habitat and facts on elephants. Photo by Kari Lewis.

Moodus Noises

The Moodus Noises are thunderlike sounds that emanate from caves near East Haddam, Connecticut. The name itself is derived from the Native American word machemoodus, which means “place of noises.” When European settler came to the area in the late 1600s, the Wangunk tribe warned them about the odd, supernatural sounds. In 1979, seismologists showed that the noises were always accompanied by small earthquakes spread over a small areas. But no known faultline exists at Moodus. Nor does this describe how small tremors generate booms. ##### To quickly and easily sanitize a cutting board, rub salt into it with a wedge of lemon.

2001 International 4900 24-ft. Morgan van, white 2000 International 4900 chassis, white 1997 Ford F800 diesel, automatic, 18ft. steel bed, white 1997 Peterbilt 377 tractor, blue 1995 Kenworth W900L tractor, blue 1994 Ford L9000 tandem dump, orange 1994 International 4900 tandem chassis, white 1993 Kenworth T600 tandem tractor, blue 1993 International 4700 16-ft. scissor dump, white 1992 Chevrolet Kodiak single axle chassis, diesel, white

1992 Ford L8000, 24-ft. van, roll gate, white 1990 Ford F250 4x4 diesel pickup, excellent condition 1990 International 8300 tandem tractor, green 1988 GMC 7000 single axle chassis, diesel, 102 CA, white 1982 Ford LN8000 tandem chassis, diesel, automatic, white 1979 International CO 4070 tandem tractor, green 1969 Chevrolet C50 16-ft. steel bed, lift gate, EZ haul

Semi Trailers

2009 Utility 53-ft.x102” reefer, accident damage, excellent storage 1996 Kidron 45-ft. reefer van, white 1991 Kentucky 48-ft. tri axle van, United 1990 Utility 28-ft.x102” SA pup, excellent storage, Norco 24-ft. tandem gooseneck, flatbed, black 1992 Ford L8000 truck, diesel, 7.8L engine, Allison automatic, air brakes, 33,000 GVW. Will remove van box!

Currently wrecking 299 trucks!

All shapes & sizes!

Special Equipment

Williamsen 9-ft. utility truck bed, yellow Omaha Standard 20-ft. platform, double cylinder scissor hoist, complete Omaha Standard 16-ft. steel flatbed with hoist (5) 14-ft. thru 24-ft. van bodies Ridewell air lift 4th axle, complete 7-ft.x9-ft. steel flatbed, black 2006 Wabash air ride closed tandem trailer suspension, complete 12-ft. one-way snow plow, State Highway (3) various heavy-duty under body hoist assemblies 16-ft. all-steel grain box, hoist, excellent shape!

National 300B truck mounted hydraulic crane unit!

1994 Ford L9000 tandem dump truck.

Ex-State Highway.

1990 Ford F250 4x4 diesel pickup, 160,000 actual miles. One owner, clean, no rust. Excellent shape!

Transportation Available

e n a L h c s i d u J Jim

g n i h t a Sw

2-2013 35’ MacDon triple delivery 1-16’ hay head Licensed & Insured for your protection.

New owner - same great crew

CALL NOW to book early Lane: 781-2152 Jim: 788-5260 Conrad, MT

Ross: 788-2974 Home: 627-2422 Hay & Grain Swathing

Trader’s Dispatch, June 2015 — Page B10

Farm/Ranch Position in Western Montana Drummond area Pay package depending on experience, but competitive.

Call John at (406) 288-3906 or send application to: Smart Creek Ranch 118 Henderson Creek Rd. Hall, MT 59837

COMBINE REEL FOR SALE

2002 Case IH 30-ft. combine bat reel, excellent shape... $500 Phone (406) 467-2221 or cell 781-6918, Fairfield, MT

Coby Guenzler from Hot Springs, Montna shows his NILE Merit Heifer, Gem, donated by Klompien Red Angus of Manhattan, Montana. This is Dave and Kay Klompien’s 5th year donating a heifer to this program.

Merit Heifer Program The Merit Heifer progam is a live animal scholarship to hep youth get started in the beef cattle business. The new deadline to apply for a heifer is June 30, 2015. Any 4-H or FFA member between the ages of 12 and 16 by June 30, 2015 can apply.

There are some new things that need to be done this year as far as the application goes. ##### Keep skunks and bankers at a distance.

One of which is a 3-5 minute long YouTube video the applicants must mast to introduce themselves and tell about their goals and objectives are if they are awarded a heifer.

Information and applications are available online or by contacting Shelby Shaw, NILE Merit Heifer Coordinator, (406) 2562495 or www. thenile.org. ##### Don’t name a pig you plan to eat.

Winter wheat variety performance summary CONTINUED FROM PAGE B8

2008 Dodge 3500 Quad cab dually, diesel, flat bed with 172,000 miles......................................................... $21,995

2005 20-ft. flat bed/dump trailer, 22,000 lb. capacity, removable sides........................................................... $8995

1991 Chevrolet 3500 dually, 300 gallon water tank with pump/hose................................................................. $2500

J & D AUTO SALES 1645 N. Montana Avenue, Helena, MT

(406) 442-2931 jdautosales.com

Trader’s Dispatch, June 2015 — Page B11

USED 2WD, MFWD TRACTORS

USED LOADER TRACTORS

USED COMBINES & HEADERS

2013 John Deere 6140R (140 eng hp), power quad transmission, MFWD, 3-pt. hitch, 3 hydraulics, dual PTO, 480/80r38 singles, low hours, factory warranty, NEW JD H360 loader, 8-ft. bucket, grapple, mechanical stick...............................................$129,000

2011 John Deere 9670STS combine, 520/85R38 duals, Contour Master, chopper, 26-ft. unloading auger, Maurer GT extension..CALL

2013 John Deere 6105D 105 eng hp), 12/12 power reverser, MFWD, 3-pt., 3 hydraulics, dual PTO, 18x38 singles, JD H310 loader, grapple, joystick...............................$72,500

2007 John Deere 9660STS combine, 520/85R38 duals, Contour Master, chopper, Maurer tank extensions.......................................... CALL 1999 John Deere 9610 combine, 30.5x32 singles, chopper, chaff spreader, dual range cylinder............................................$69,500 Used Set of 18.4x38 duals for John Deere 9600, 9610, 60 % rubber..............................$3000 2012 John Deere 635FD draper platform......... ........................................................... CALL 2010 John Deere 630R platform, pickup reel... ........................................................... CALL 2008 John Deere 635F flex platform...... CALL 1997 John Deere 930F flex platform, CWS air reel, header trailer...........................$14,500 1998 MacDon 962 draper platform with pickup reel..................................................$17,500

2010 John Deere 8345R (345 eng hp) IVT transmission, MFWD with suspension, 4 hydraulics, 3-pt. with quich hitch, PTO, 710/70r42 duals, front duals, no filter or fluid.

964 hours .....................................$239,500

USED 4WD TRACTORS

John Deere 6125R (125 eng hp) IVT transmission, MFWD, 3-pt. hitch, 2 hydrualics, dual PTO, 18.4x34 singles, factory warranty. ONLY 91 HOURS!...................................$118,500

1981 John Deere 8640 (229 PTO hp) quad range transmission, 3 hydraulics, PTO, 20.8x38 duals..................................$16,500

USED MISCELLANEOUS

John Deere 746 loader mounts for 77-7920..... .............................................................$500 John Deere 840 loader mounts for 8000 series.......................................................$500 2013 Brandt 10x60 swing away auger, like new..................................................$10,900 2006 Brandt 10x70 swing away auger with pit express drive over hopper...............$10,900 John Deere 280 loader, 8-ft. bucket and grapple................................................$9250 2011 John Deere XUV 825i gator with roof and windshield, 4001 miles.......................$8950 2003 Ford F250 extended cab, 4WD, automatic, air, clean & straight, 111,000 miles, 8-ft. Knapheide service body, Auto Crane EconoTon II......................................................$10,950

2004 Chevrolet Colorado regular cab, 2WD, automatic, air, clean & straight...........$5500 Diamond 72” & 62” mowers....................$2500

USED LAWN & GARDEN

USED HAY & FORAGE

REAR TIRES & RIMS all tires are R1 tread unless noted

2000 John Deere 5510 (75 PTO hp) sync shuttle transmission, MFWD, 3-pt. hitch, 18.4x30 singles.............................................$21,500

FRONT TIRES & RIMS

2-Goodyear 480/70R34 on 10 hole wheels, 75% rubber (1F).........................................$2250 2-Firestone 420/85R34 on 10 hole wheels, 95% rubber (2F).........................................$3000 2-Titan 420/85R34 on 12 hole wheels, NEW rubber (3F).........................................$3500 4-Goodyear 380/85R34 on 10 hole wheels, NEW rubber (4F & 5F)............... $3500/pair 2-Firestone 420/85R34 on 12 hole wheels, 95% rubber (6F).........................................$3000 2-Goodyear 295/90R34 rim only, 50% rubber (8F).....................................................$1000

REAR TIRES NOT MOUNTED

4-Goodyear 710/70R38 20% rubber...$200 ea 4-Goodyear 620/70R46 50% rubber...$800 ea 4-Goodyear 520/85R42 NEW rubber..$1500 ea 1-Firestone 35.51x32 60% rubber............$500 10-Goodyear 20.8x42 20-30% rubber..$100 ea 8-Goodyear 18.4R46 20-50% rubber... $400 ea 2-Firestone 18.4R38 50% rubber........$400 ea

FRONT TIRES NOT MOUNTED

1-Firestone 14.9x24 70% rubber..............$150 1-14x17.5 90% rubber (r4).........................$150

1 pair Firestone 710/70r42 on stub disk (inside) rims, 98% rubber................................$7500 1 pair Firestone 710-70r42 on stub disk (inside) rims, 90% rubber. (2R)........................$7000 2-Goodyear 650/85R38 on inside rim, 95% (3R)....................................................$6000 set of 4 Titan, 480/80R50 duals, 98% rubber, 2 inside, 2 duals (4R).........................$12,000 2-Firestone 480/80R42 duals, NEW rubber (5R)....................................................$5000 4-Goodyear 380/90R50 2 inside, 2 duals, 60% rubber (6R).........................................$5000 2-Goodyear 380/90R50 on dual rims, 50% rubber (7R)..............................................$4500 2-Goodyear 380/90R50 on dual rims, 50% rubber (8R)..............................................$3500 2-Goodyear 320/90R50 on inside rims, NEW rubber. (9R)........................................$6000 2-Goodyear 380/90R50 on inside rims, 30% rubber (10R).......................................$1800 2-Goodyear 320/90R50 on dual rims, 30% rubber (REX)............................................$2000 4-various 16.9x38 duals, 20% rubber (13R)..... ..................................................... $250/pair 2-Firestone 20.8x38 on cast wheels, 50% rubber (14R)............................................$1000 2-480/80R46 duals..................................$3000

USED BEET EQUIPMENT

WIC defoliator, 9 row, steerable, knife scalper... ...........................................................$6500

2011 John Deere 568 loaded..............$32,500 2014 John Deere 569, loaded, like new, 1320 bales................................................$42,500 2009 John Deere 568 loaded..............$31,500 2009 John Deere 568, loaded.............$29,500 1997 John Deere 566.............................$8950 1994 John Deere 535.............................$8500

USED SPRAYERS

2013 Summers Ultimate 1500 gallon, 100-ft. booms................................................. CALL 2007 Summers Ultimate 1500 gallon, 90-ft. booms, windscreens, rate controller, triple nozzle bodies, rinse tank, mix and fill, tip lift........................................................ CALL 2006 Brandt 1000 gallon sprayer.........$11,000

USED SEEDING EQUIPMENT

Case IH 8500 45-ft. air hoe drill.................. Call

USED TILLAGE EQUIPMENT

Howard 9 shank ripper............................$2250

2014 John Deere 3032E (32 engine hp) hydro, D160 loader, 24 hours, factory warranty....... ........................................................$21,500 2010 John Deere X728 lawn & garden tractor, 60” deck and MCS..............................$8500 2010 John Deere X720 lawn and garden tractor, 54” deck, 14 bu. power flow bagger....$8500 2009 John Deere X360 lawn tractor with bagger......................................................$2875 2003 John Deere GT245 lawn and garden tractor, 54” deck........................................$1675 2005 John Deere L120 lawn tractor, 48” deck.. .............................................................$950 2009 John Deere LA115 lawn tractor, 42” deck......................................................$850 2014 John Deere Z465 front mower, 62” deck, 22 hours, factory warranty...................$4900 2014 John Deere Z465 front mower, 62” deck, 39 hours, factory warranty...................$4800 2010 John Deere Z720A front mower, 60” deck....................................................$6500 Craftsman lawn tractor with bagger..........$850 Grasshopper 723T front mower, 60” deck with bagger................................................. CALL Cub Cadet GT3200 54” mower deck & 45” snowblower.........................................$5500 Cub Cadet SLT1554 lawn tractor, 54” deck...... ...........................................................$1650 John Deere 320 snowthrower...................$150

A day on the farm begins at SUNRISE! Batwing Mowers--Mower Sale

New

Swing Away Augers and Grain Vacs In Stock

Just an example of the savings:

BW180 Rotary Cutter Ideal for maintaining pastures, grassy fields, ditches, cutting weeds & light brush.

Was $22,127

NOW $17,500

Sunrise Equipment 1-800-967-3597 Sidney, MT

Brandt 10x30 swing away augers In Stock

Brandt 5200EX grain vac In Stock

Sunrise Equipment 1-800-967-3597 Sidney, MT

www.sunriseequipment.biz

1-800-967-3597 — 406-488-3112 2900 West Holly — Sidney, Montana

Trader’s Dispatch, June 2015 — Page B12

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

Tarter Equipment

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

COMING IN - NEW

Kioti CK3510 3-point, PTO, loader, industrial tires Kioti CK4010 3-point, PTO, loader, industrial tires Kioti CK2510 HST industrial tires, loader

New Red Devil

New Shaver HD10 with hydarulic tilt and angle, 3 point hitch........$5650 Used Shaver HD8 with 3 point hitch... ...............................................$995

IN STOCK

New Load of Kioti Tractors New Kioti DK4510H 3-point, loader, 540 PT0 industrial tires..............$26,500 New Kioti DK4510 3-point loader, 540 PT0 industrial tires, hydraulics......... ............................................$25,500 New Kioti DK4510 with Tier IV 45 hp engines...............................$25,500 Also in stock - DS4510H and CK35HST

New Sitrex

3-wheel rakes IN STOCK

$1100

USED HAYING

International Balance Head sickle mower....................................$1000

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

In Stock $6250 CONSIGNED

John Deere 6600 combine, gas, pickup header........................... Coming In Hesston 1014 14-ft. swather.......$2500 Hesston 1014 12-ft. swather................. .....................................Needs work Hesston 565A round baler..........$8500 John Deere 535 net/twine...........$5500 New Holland 855 round baler.....$3850 1953 GMC pickup with retriever... $3500 Gehl grinder mixer.......................$2500 Massey-Ferguson 510 combine with Perkins diesel........................ CALL John Deere 13’6” disc with cylinder & hoses.....................................$2500 Disc 9-ft. pull-type, needs work... CALL Chisel plow, 3-pt...........................$1000 Roller............................................$1500 Kuker 3-pt. sprayer with booms and hand gun, 150 gallon tank.....$1000

Good Selection Of Spike Tooth Harrows Starting At $150.00

TRACTORS & ATTACHMENTS

Post Drivers

We now have

WALLENSTEIN wood splitters, chippers and log grapples available.

MISCELLANEOUS ATTACHMENTS

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

MISCELLANEOUS Dearborn pull-type disc, single gang.

BEN-SER SE63 63” snow blower with frame. Runs off rear PTO, fits 40-60 hp tractor................................$2500 Stanhoist 12-ft. pull type chisel plow..... ...............................................$1950 Bush Hog 3 point, 12-ft. plow.....$1650 2 horse bumper pull trailer.............$750

NEW Tebben Rotary Mowers

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

New 2015 Zetor Major 4WD, cab, air, heat, loader, 80 PTO hp......$47,500 Zetor 6321.1 2WD, cab, 3 point, PTO, hydraulics............................$16,900 2013 Kioti DS4510H utility tractor, loader. 64 hours. Warranty remaining. Free New Kioti rototiller with purchase............................$22,500 Kioti LK3054 FWA with loader, 30 hp... ...............................................$9250 John Deere 2640 2WD, 3 point, PTO.... ...............................................$8750 John Deere 2950 FWA, JD 740 loader.

8000+ hours........................$13,575 International M with Farmhand loader, PTO pump, runs good............$2500 International M with loader.........$2000 Ford 7600 2WD, cab. Needs work......... ...............................................$3995 Ford 8N with JD 3 point tiller.......$2500 Front Dozer Blade with manual adjust.

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

PARTS UNITS

Case IH 1594 2WD with 3 point and PTO, no rear tires...... FOR PARTS Ford 3000 3 cylinder diesel, Select-oSpeed, good tires...PARTING OUT Oliver 1755, 77 & 1855.. FOR PARTS

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

NEW SPEECO POST HOLE AUGERS IN STOCK Standard Duty and Heavy Duty - 9” and 12” Augers

SITREX RAKES

Helfert’s Helena Farm Supply

MILLER LOADERS

Phone (406) 227-6821

East Helena, Montana

Serving HELENA and surrounding areas for 62 YEARS!

SHAVER POST POUNDER

Come visit us at www.helenafarmsupply.com

Agricultural research center field days

The Montana State University Montana Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES) research centers across the state are inviting the public to annual MAES field days in June and July.

MAES research center field days include farm, field and facility tours and explanations of research projects and results. They are also a chance for producers, legislators and agribusiness representatives to speak with MSU scientists and Extension agents.

MSU faculty agricultural scientists and support staff operate the research centers. Field days are a long-standing tradition of the centers and date back to the early 1920s, when agricultural producers and faculty would join together to discuss agricultural production challenges and successes before harvest season each fall.

Information about this summer’s field days, including the dates and locations of each event, follows: Wednesday, June 24, MSU President Waded Cruzado will attend the Northwestern Agricultural Research Center field day and will speak at a luncheon for participants. The field day starts at noon. NWARC is located near Creston on State Highway 35. For more information, call (406) 755-4303.

Wednesday, July 1, the Northern Agricultural Research Center’s annual field day begins at 3 p.m. and will host a special lab and office building naming and dedication honoring retired agronomist and NARC Superintendent, Gregg Carlson. The center will also celebrate a 100-year anniversary of agriculture research for north-central Montana. The center is located about seven miles southwest of Havre on U.S. Highway 87. For more information, call (406) 265-6115.

Tuesday, July 14, the Eastern Agricultural Research Center will host a field day beginning at 8:30 a.m., with lunch following a tour. Chengci Chen was recently appointed as the center’s new superintendent. The center is located one mile north of Sidney on State Highway 200. For more information, call (406) 433-2208.

Thursday, July 16, the Central Agricultural Research Center field day starts at 9 a.m. and includes lunch. The center is located 2.5 miles west of Moccasin on U.S. Highway 87.

For more information, call (406) 423-5421.

Friday, July 17, the Western Triangle Agricultural Research Center field day starts at 8:30 a.m. with tours and lunch. WTARC is located at 9546 Old Shelby Road, Conrad.

For more information, call (406) 278-7707.

Tuesday, July 21, MSU’s Arthur H. Post Teaching and Agronomy 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 located eight miles west of Bozeman on U.S. Highway 191. For more information, call (406) 994-4783.

Thursday, July 23, 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.

For more information, call (406) 961-3025.

Thursday, July 30, the MSU Horticulture Farm will host an open-house field day from 4-7 p.m. The event includes appetizers and farm tours. The Horticulture Farm is located in the Bozeman Agricultural Research and Teaching Farm on West Garfield Street in Bozeman. Visitors are encouraged to park in the Miller Pavilion parking lot. For more information, call (406) 994-2231.

The local teaching and research farms and state-wide research centers are strategically located across Montana to allow research with different soil types, elevations, climate zones and landscapes. A local advisory council guides the research at each MAES research center.

The federal Hatch Act of 1887 authorized every national land-grant university to establish an agricultural experiment station, with research reflecting the university’s curriculum, Extension and public need. The Smith-Lever Act authorized the Extension Service in 1914. MSU College of Agriculture, Montana Agricultural Experiment Station and MSU Extension have been cooperatively serving the land-grant mission and the Montana public for the past 100 years. ##### When you’re done grilling, place a large piece of aluminum foil over the entire top of your grill, then put the top back on and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. The caked-on mess from the burgers and hot dogs will turn to ash.

##### Before you begin that big painting project, cover doorknobs, drawer pulls, and any other small object you’re worried about catching spills with aluminum foil. The foil easily molds to any shape and comes off when you’re done.

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New Selection of TOOLS!

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

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

GREAT FALLS

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

5-ton gear puller................... $58.87

1-800-334-5964

We Buy Old Farm Tractors

and Combines

FOR SCRAP

CATTLE GUARDS

Oil pistol can, 6 oz...... ........................ $3.55 1-ton chain hoist.................. $89.90

2 stainless storage tanks • 9-ft. x 10-ft. high • 9-ft. x 16-ft.

Culvert Grade Pipe 22” - $15.00/ft.

RAILROAD FLAT CARS

Used 2 rail

HOPPER BOTTOM CARS

For Bridges

TANK CARS

For Non Potable Water Storage Great for grain storage

12” standard

Black or Galvanized

Guard rails

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

NEW STEEL plate

#2 Railroad ties - $1000 each

Call Fred, Dick, or Joe

NEW Rebar

& beams IN STOCK

New 12” - 48” Steel Culvert

New 12” - 30” Poly Culvert

New Surplus Square Tube •Sizes vary•

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

Used Electric Motors & Boxes

Now Buying

Automotive & Heavy Industrial Batteries

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

Call for pricing

Round Tubing

Great for corrals

Used 4” & 27/8” drill pipe

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

USED SUCKER ROD: 3/4”, 7/8” & 1”- 25-ft. lengths • Stainless Steel Sheets • Flat Bar • Pipe, Fittings

IN STOCK

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

After Hours (406) 791-6712

Fax (406) 791-6708

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

Salvage Yard – 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday

USEABLE SALVAGE DIVISION • Limited Quantities

4” x .250 wall surplus pipe - In Stock Random lengths

✗✗✗ Fencing Supplies ✗✗✗

BLACK PIPE

Various sizes available – CALL

6” Surplus Pipe

Great for bridges

3/8” & 1/2” - 20-ft. lengths

(Sand & Slag)

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

Overseas Flats - 8’x40’

#1 Railroad ties - $15 each

24”x .750 wall - 42”x .721 wall

Leather Gloves Lined & unlined USA made

13-ft. 6” or 26-ft.

Available

50

LAND ROLLER PIPE

Now Carrying Abrasives

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

11/4”, 11/2”, 13/4”, 17/8” & 2” O.D.

Now carrying Nucor Steel and Chicago Heights Steel Fence Posts – All made in America

51/2’ & 6’ T1.33#

Used 5-ft. Guard Rail Posts

$500each

Round steel post caps 31/2” & 27/8”

] Sucker Rod Hangers ]

New Red Brand and CF&I Class I Barb Wire

16.5 CAL tie wire $4.95/Roll

NEW! SURPLUS STEEL TUBING

8” x 6” rectangular - .188 wall - 45-ft. lengths

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New Holland Equipment New Holland Roll Belt 560 Round Balers

New Holland Tractors

New Holland Swathers

New Compact Tractors

2015 New Holland “Boomer” Compact 33hp diesel, ROPS, single rear hydraulic, 3-point hitch, 540 PTO, hydro transmission with front end loader #33...................................................................................................CALL! 2015 New Holland “Boomer” Compact 37hp diesel, ROPS, single rear hydraulic, 3-point hitch, 540 PTO, hydro transmission with front end loader #37...................................................................................................CALL! 2015 New Holland “Boomer” Compact 41hp diesel, ROPS, single rear hydraulic, 3-point hitch, 540 PTO, hydro transmission with front end loader #41...................................................................................................CALL!

New Holland Combines New Holland Guardian Sprayer

New Holland Air Drills

New Holland P2050

New Holland P2060 60 & 70-ft. folding drill

Zerbe Bros.

406-228-4311

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 SD440 58-ft., 12” spacing, 550# trips, 51/2” rubber packers, 4350 tow between cart, double shoot with 2320 tow behind cart. #UDNH25................................................$89,000 2012 Seed Hawk 6012 60-ft., 12” spacing, twin wing openers, 500 bushel tow behind tank, Loup III monitor. #USSH06................................. JUST IN 2006 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 10” spacing, double shoot, stealth openers, 4” rubber packers, 4350 tow between tank, mechanical drive, 30.5x32 singles. #UDF242.................................$118,000 2003 Flexi-Coil 5000 5-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 41/2” steel packers, 550 lb. trips, 3450 tow between air cart, double shoot, variable drive, 30.5x32 tires.. #UDF239................................................$89,000

New Holland T9000 Series Tractors

Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550# trips, stealth bodies with 2320 tow between cart. #UDF237................................................$36,000 2000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550 lb trips, single shoot with 3450 tow between variable, stealth boots.............................................. CALL! 2000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550 lb. trips, single shoot, 3450 tow between cart, variable cart, stealth bodies.................................$69,000 2000 Flexi-Coil 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550 lb trips, 41/2” steel packers, double shoot with 3450 tow between variable drive air cart. #UDF241...$69,000 1999 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot, 4” VW spread, Goose shooter, 2340 tow between, VR drive, 5.5” rubber packers. #UDF244.. ................................................................$50,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. air drill with 9” spacing, 31/2” steel packers with 1610 tow behind air cart. #UDF235................................................$25,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft. air drill with 7” spacing, steel packers with 1780 tow between tank. #UDF243.. ................................................................$25,000

USED SKIDSTEERS 2013 New Holland L225 76 hp diesel, 2500 lb. lift, 2 speed, cab with heat and air conditioning, air seat, hydraulic coupler, performance package, heavy duty tires, 78” low pro bucket, 370 hours...$49,000 2012 New Holland L230 90 hp diesel, 3000 lb. lift, 2 speed, cab with heat and air conditioning, air seat, hydraulic coupler, premium tires, 84” low pro bucket, 175 hours...................................$49,000

Glasgow, Montana

USED COMBINES

2007 New Holland CR-9070 1383 separator hours, 20.8R42 duals, straw chopper, moisture/yield, dual speed rotor, 400 hp diesel, 330 bushel grain tank, deluxe mirrors. #UCNH69...................... JUST IN 1993 New Holland TR96 combine with twin rotor, SN 554419, 3109 engine hours, well maintained, annual service repairs, 30-ft. 971 auger head. #UCNH28................................................$36,500 1981 New Holland TR85 2200 separator hours, 24-ft. header. #UCNH58...................................$12,500

USED TRACTORS

1994 New Holland TR97 2100 hours with MacDon 960 36-ft. draper header, 30.5x32 tires, straw chopper & chaff spreader. #UCNH37.....$60,000 2008 Case IH 2588 1390 separator hours, AFX rotor, duals, 305 hp with CIH 2062 flex draper header.. ............................................................... JUST IN

NEW TRACTORS LEASE RETURNS

2014 New Holland T7.210 MFD 18 speed powershift, 3-point, 540/1000 PTO, 855 TL loader/bucket/ grapple....................................................... CALL 2004 New Holland TV-145 engine & cab end PTO & 3-pt., auxiliary hydraulic pump, New Holland 84LB with HS 16-ft. auger head. #UTNH99.... JUST IN 1993 Agco 9690 MFD, 190 hp, 18 speed, powershift, 20.8x42 tires with duals, 3400 hours. #UTA609... ................................................................$43,000 1988 Cat Challenger 65 270 hp, diesel, 4 hydraulics, powershift, 30” tracks, PTO, 6760 hours....$35,000

Zerbe Bros.

“Setting The Standard”

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

2014 New Holland T7.210 MFD, powershift, 18R42 rear tires, 3-point, 540/1000 PTO, 165 PTO hp, loader and grapple, 170 hours........ .............................................................CALL New Holland T7.185 MFD, suspension cab, CVT transmission, Class IV front axle, 18.4x42 rear tires, 4 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, 3 pt. hitch, loader, grapple, 123 hours...................CALL 2012 New Holland T5070 MFD tractor, 110 engine hp, 96 PTO hp, 24x24 shuttle shift, heavy duty front axle, 2 remotes, 3-point, 540/1000 PTO, 82 STL loader and bucket, 210 hours.. ......................................................... $68,000

65 1950 Years

2015

Glasgow, MT

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USED SELF PROPELLED SPRAYERS

2008 Apache AS1010 1190 hours, 100-ft. boom, 1000 gallon tank, E-Pro Auto Rate, auto boom, auto steer, Accu Boom, 215 hp Cummins. #USAP24.. ..............................................................$150,000 2008 Apache AS1210 275 hp Cummins, 380/90R46 duals, 1200 gallon stainless tank, 100-ft boom, Raven E-pro, autosteer, auto boom, 1200 hours. ..............................................................$165,000

2008 Apache AS1010 1020 hours, 215 hp, 100-ft. boom, 5 section, Auto Steer, section control, auto height control, semi float tires. #USAP20............ ..............................................................$150,000

USED ROUND BALERS

2007 New Holland BR-780A Bale Command, twine/ mesh, 1000 PTO, extra wide pickup, laced belts, 13,500 bales. #UHN132..........................$14,000 2005 New Holland BR-780,1000 PTO, twine/mesh, extra wide sweep. #UHN133.................. JUST IN 1992 New Holland 660, Bale Command, standard pickup, 1000 PTO. #UHN108.....................$7500 Hesston 560 with auto tie, 540 PTO. #UHHS51..... ................................................................. $5500 2002 Hesston 856A automatic, twine tie, 4500 bales, wide pickup. #UHHS54.............................. $9500 1999 Hesston 856T 5x6 bales, 75” wide pickup, bale kicker. #UHHS43..................................... $11,500 1998 Vermeer 605L twine & mesh wrap, hydraulic bale kicker. #UHVM31............................. $12,000 1994 Vermeer 605K round baler, 1000 PTO. #UHVM33.................................................. $7500

USED SPRAYERS

New Holland SF115 130-ft., 1500 gallon, wheel boom, 18.4x26 tires, SP655 monitor, windscreens, 3 boom valvve, unfold option..................$12,000 New Holland SF115 100-ft., 1500 gallon, wheel boom, dual nozzles, hydraulic unfold, windscreen. #USNH35...............................................$12,000 2004 New Holland SF115 134-ft, 1500 gallon wheel boom, 18.4x26 tires, HMIC pump, flex-control, dual nozzles, windscreen. #USNH00......$28,000 2012 New Holland S1070 100-ft. suspended boom, 1600 gallon tank, 380/90R:46 tires, flex-control auto rate, hydraulic pump. #USNH37......$43,000 2000 Flexi-Coil System 67XL 100-ft., 1500 gallon, wheel boom, 18.4x26 tires, FlexControl Auto Rate, windscreens, double nozzles, rinse tank. #USF153................................................$17,500 1998 Flexi-Coil System 67XLT twin tank, 130-ft., foam marker, hydraulic unfold, air inductor tips. #USF139................................................$12,000 1998 Flexi-Coil System 67 110-ft., 1000 gallon, windscreens, wheel boom, FlexControl monitor. #USF151................................................$10,000 1994 Flexi-Coil 65XL 120-ft., 1500 gallon, no Auto Rate. #USF173..........................................$6500

CONSIGNMENTS

1996 John Deere 8570, 4WD, 250 hp, 18.4R42 duals, 3-pt., 1000 PTO, 12 speed, 9000 hours.. $50,000 John Deere 5010 2WD tractor, cab with Leon loader.........................................................$7500 Ford 9N tractor, new tires, new paint, 3-pt. hitch, 540 PTO, very nice............................................$3000 1996 Case IH 7240 MFD tractor, 18.4x46 tires, duals, 3 hydraulics, PTO, Ez-Steer, no loader. 7012 hours. .....................................................$47,000 1995 New Holland 8770 MFD 160 PTO hp, 18.4x42 duals, 540/1000 PTO’s, power shift transmission, super steer front end. .............................$63,000 Case IH 7110 MFD 131 PTO hp, 540/1000 PTO’s, 3pt hitch, 20.8x38 duals, 18 speed power steering, 3 remotes, 5087 hrs...................................$50,000 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550# trips, double shoot, 4” rubber packers, stealth openers with 3450 tow between cart, mechanical drive, 30.5x32 tires..................................$40,000 2-Melroe 201 & 204 10-ft. drills, 7” spacing, 2-drill hitch with fertilizer. Each............................$1000 1992 Wishek 34-ft tandem disc, 3-section, cushion gang, 10” spacing with scrapers, heavy duty....... ................................................................$25,000 DMI “Ecolo-Tiger” 530 12-ft. disc ripper......$13,000 John Deere 787 tow between air cart, 7” auger....... ................................................................$14,000 2004 Riteway 8100 jumbo harrow, 78-ft, hydraulic tine angle adjustment, 9/16 x 26” tines...$29,000

1997 Hesston 565A round baler, auto tie, twine only, 31x13.5-15 flotation tires............................$6500 1990 New Holland TR86 combine, 30-ft. 971 header, double knife, batt reel, 2213 hours..........$17,500 1992 Gleaner R72 combine, 2003 MacDon 963 draper header with pickup reel, 30.5x32, 390 hours on new Cummins engine, 2530 separator hours.......................................................$67,000 1982 Gleaner N6 combine, 30.5x32 front tires 90%, 220 hp diesel, 30-ft. header and pickup reel........ ................................................................$17,000 1978 John Deere 7700 combine, diesel engine, 3631 hours with 224 head, non hydro.................$4000 MacDon 974 36-ft. flex draper header with pickup reel and cross augers, CR adapter, with transport..... ................................................................$19,000 Gleaner 13-ft. pickup header with Melroe attachment.............................................................$500 1995 Terra-Gator 1844 dry fertilizer spreader, 500 bushel hopper, 6988 hours, Dickey John rate controller, 66x43.00-25 rear tires with Trimble Auto Steer........................................................$36,000 A&E-708 8 run fertilizer spreader boom..........$9000 John Deere 50 3-point backhoe, 9-ft. digging depth, 16” bucket..................................................$9000 2010 Haybuster 2650 round bale processor, 1000 PTO drive with channel strippers............$14,000 2013 Farm King 9-ft. side sickle mower, 540 PTO, hydraulic lift, skid shoes, extra parts............. Call 2011 Toro SS5060 Zero Turn mower, 23 hp, Kawasaki engine, 50” deck, very nice........................$2300 2008 New Holland G4020 zero turn mower, 19hp Kohlar, dual hydro, 50” deck.......................$1500 Howard 48” rototiller, 3-point mount..................$600

USED HEADERS

2009 New Holland / Honey Bee 4255 Grain Belt PLUS 42-ft. flex draper header, UII plastic finger reel, hydraulic fore and aft, hydraulic tilt, gauge wheels, transport trailer, fits New Holland CR combine. #UHHB02................................... CALL New Holland 973 30-ft. flex header, fits TR series. #UCNH59...................................................$8500 Massey-Ferguson pickup header, 13-ft., fits 510, 750 and 760. #UHMF61......................................$500

Riteway 7100 jumbo harrow, 50-ft., hydraulic tine angle adjustment, 9/16 x 26” tines. Excellent....... ................................................................$21,500 Friggstad CP 50-ft. tool bar, 11/4” shanks, 16” sweeps, HoneyBee rod............................................$8500 Nutri-Placer 5252 40-ft. liquid fertilizer applicator with carbide points.............................................$6000 2004 New Holland SF115 134-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon, 18.4x26 tires, HMIC pump, Flexi-Control Auto Rate, dual nozzles, windscreens.............$12,000

New Holland 1118 windrower, cab with air conditioning, 14-ft. header.....................................$12,000

See More Online at www.zerbebrothers.com

YOUR DEALER FOR VERMEER RAKES AND BALERS

Zerbe Bros. Glasgow, MT 406-228-4311 USED WINDROWERS

2013 New Holland H7150 swing tongue with HS16 hay header. #UWNH98...........................$28,500

2008 New Holland 1475 540 PTO with HS 18-ft. auger head, double knife sickle, hydraulic lift. #WDNH97..............................................$15,000

Zerbe Bros.

Glasgow, MT

406-228-4311 CK

O IN ST

2014 New Holland S1070 100-ft. suspended boom, 1600 gallon tank, 380/90R:46 tires, LCTS monitor, 4 ball valves, rinse with wash, electronic agitation..........................................................$55,000 2011 New Holland S1070 100-ft. suspended boom sprayer, wind screens, 380/90R46” tires, autoboom, loaded..........................................$45,000 2008 Miskin scraper, 13-yd., 13-ft. cut, 11x24.5 tires, swivel hitch with Raven laser system 1/2 mile range......................................................$39,000 Sitrex H90-V12 twin rake, hydraulic wings, ground drive, 12 wheels, draw bar pull..................$3000 Vermeer 605K round baler, twine tie, 540 PTO.$7500 2003 Hesston 956A round baler, twine only, auto cycle, hydraulic pickup, 5300 bales.........$10,000

6012/500 CART “USED” IN STOCK - CALL

Your Northeast Montana dealer for Seed Hawk air drills Zerbe Bros.

Glasgow, MT 406-228-4311

NEW 7162 62-FT HARROW - CALL

Delta Track 550

Check out our current selection of New Mac Don swathers

Zerbe Bros.

Glasgow, MT

406-228-4311

The Versatile DeltaTrack is a fully integrated purpose built four track system from Versatile. Available in three models 450DT, 500DT, 550DT, the DeltaTrack exceeds the performance and durability existing track systems. The track systems uses the proven Versatile outboard planetary system to maximize power to the ground. Four independent tracks maintain balance and provide constant contact with the ground. The DeltaTrack is built using the most advanced track design in the agriculture industry and features with proven Cummins engine technology, rugged CAT powershift transmissions, and legendary Versatile reliability and serviceability.

Your Dealer for RiteWay harrows and land rollers

Zerbe Bros. Glasgow, MT 406-228-4311

Zerbe Bros.

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

www.zerbebrothers.com Email zerbesales@nemont.net SALES Mike Guttenberg Tim Guttenberg Travis Volk

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

COMBINE AND HEADERS FOR SALE

2009 Case IH 9120 combine, 1200 engine hours, 760 separator hours, recent work, field ready, great shape................................................................................................. $212,000 2008 Case 2142 40-ft. header. Been rebuilt, like new................................................. $35,000 2010 Case 3016 pickup header with only 700 acres of use......................................... $24,000 Phone (406) 378-3101 or cell 390-1578, Robin Pearson, Big Sandy, Montana

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TRUCK FOR SALE

1999 Kenworth W900L, Cummins N14 460 hp, Fuller 13 speed, 355 ratio, 263” wheelbase, 997,000 miles. Nice and clean, running gear very good, excellent rear brakes, drums & dust covers zero miles. Very little to almost no rust. Some paint oxidizing. Replaced air dryer & governor, all slack adjusters, one new air bag, new windshield washer sprayer, new sleeper mattress, new sleeper compartment door lock & key cylinders. Has a refrigerator and TV, tilt/telescopic wheel and cruise control........................................................ $35,500

Contact Ted with questions at 406-250-1819 Truck can be seen in the lot by Thrift Homes on Hwy #2 in Columbia Falls, MT

406-727-7153 “Partners in Production”

www.hovenequipment.com

4181 North Park Trail - Great Falls

Ken – 788-4588; Craig – 868-7964; Ed – 231-4254; Rick – 231-9898; Dwight – 231-4251

FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

John Deere 7700 combine, 24-ft. header, straw chopper......$7500 International Hydro 186 tractor with loader.....................$16,000 John Deere round baler........$6500

International 5000 swather...$6500

Farmhand loader, goes on the International Hydro 186........... ... Included in price of tractor

Call 406-366-1800 for more information Winnett, Montana

Steiger Cougar 300 tractor............. ......................................$21,000

John Deere 24-ft. drills with transport...................................$6000

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

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

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

2010 Volvo L90F enclosed 2007 Deere 244J enclosed cab with heat and air concab with heat and air ditioning, ride control, difconditioning ride control, ferential lock, hydraulic bucket leveling, auxilcoupler, third valve auxiary hydraulics, hydarulic iliary hydraulics, 4.1 CY coupler, 1 CY bucket with bucket, Michelin radials bolt-on cutting edge and approximately 70%, just bolt-on tooth bar, pallet serviced, very nice wheel forks, skid steer adapter loader, located in Spearplate, new tires, very nice fish, SD. 7300 hours......... condition and ready to go. ..........................$109,500 Located in Spearfish, SD 2100 hours..........$62,900

2011 Deere 872G low pro- 2007 Deere 410J 4WD, file cab, front lift group, extend-a-hoe, enclosed 2 auxiliary valves, 16-ft. cab with heat and air moldboard, deluxe lightconditioning, ride coning package, blade imtrol, air ride seat, power pact absorption system, shift transmission, pilot circle drive slip clutch, controls, front hydraulic 17.5R25 snow and ice coupler with pallet forks, tires at 80%, 0 hours on rear auxiliary hydraulics, a complete motor rebuild Amulet hydraulic thumb, by a Deere dealer with 24” backhoe bucket, warranty. Machine is in 4-in-1 front bucket, tires all around excellent conat 85%, loaded, like new dition. Located in Victor, condition, used very little MT. 5470 hours................. on a hobby farm, located ..........................$220,000 in Spearfish, SD. 1750 hours...................$72,900

2004 Deere 310SG 4WD, air conditioned cab, extend-a-hoe, new front tires, 80% rear tires, 0 hours on a rebuilt power shift transmission and pin and bushings in swing tower, 4286 hours. Very nice, tight and dry machine. Located in Victor, MT.......................$49,500

2012 Cat 924H High Lift, EROPS, air conditioning, ride control, hydraulic quick coupler, third valve, 2.8 cubic yard bucket.

Very nice machine. Serviced and ready to go.

4080 hours. Located in Spearfish, SD.... $119,900

2010 Deere 310SJ 4WD, extend-a-hoe, 24” dig bucket, front and rear hydraulic quick couplers, air conditioned cab, pilot controls, air ride seat, ride control, auxilary hydraulics, new front tires, 70% rear tires. 2990 hours. Very nice machine. Located in Spearfish SD..................... $69,500

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NEW HEAVY DUTY TILT TRAILERS

(2) Diamond C 25-ft. partial tilt, (2) 7,000 lb. axles, tool box................................. $7395 Diamond C 24-ft. full tilt deck-over power tilt, (2) 7,000 lb. axles, tool box............ $8995 Hillsboro 23.5-ft. partial tilt.................................................................................... $7595 Circle D 20-ft. low profile, heavy duty skidsteer trailer, (2) 7,000 lb. axles, stand up ramps................................................................................................................. $5995

NEW BUMPER PULL TILT TRAILERS

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

New Circle D pickup flatbeds

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

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

NEW STOCK & HORSE TRAILERS

NEW HEAVY DUTY FLATBED TRAILERS

Diamond C 34-ft. tandem dual with hydraulic folding beavertail, tool box, bridged frame, torque tube, dual jacks................................................................................... $13,995 Diamond C 32-ft. tandem dual, 2 piece with folding beavertail, dual jacks, tool box, bridged frame, torque tube............................................................................. $11,895 Circle D 31-ft. (3) 7,000 lb./6 torsion axle, 3 piece folding beavertail, chain basket, dual jacks................................................................................................................... $9695 Diamond C 30-ft. (3) 7,000 lb. spring axle, 2 piece beavertail, bridged frame, tool box, dual jacks........................................................................................................... $9895 Circle D 29-ft. tandem dual, 3 piece beavertail, dual jacks, chain basket............. $9995 Diamond C 28-ft. tandem dual, 2 piece beavertail, dual jacks, tool box, bridged frame. . ...................................................................................................................... $10,595 Circle D 27-ft. tandem dual, 3 piece beavertail, dual jacks, chain basket............. $9695 Circle D 25-ft. (2) 7,000 lb. torsion axles, dual jacks, chain basket, 3 piece beavertail... . ......................................................................................................................... $7595

NEW SKID STEER TRAILERS

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

NEW UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS

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

NEW DUMP TRAILERS

New Circle D 24-ft. gooseneck stock trailer with 2 solid center gates, full bull package, 14-ply tires.......................................................................................................$10595 2-New Circle D 20-ft. gooseneck stock trailers with sliding center gate. Bull Package.

Each...................................................................................................................$9395 2-New Circle D 6’x16-ft. bumper pull stock trailer, 5200# axles. Each...................$7295

4x7’ Heavy DutyTrailer Mats

1 ONLY!

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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 Diamond C 5x10-ft. bumper pull dump trailer................................. $5495

USED EQUIPMENT

New General

3-point bale unrollers. Includes cylinder, hoses and couplers

$1200

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

New General 5-ft.3-point mower $1000

Circle D 24-ft. flatbed................................................................. $3795

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

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

2011 Continental 8x16 with ramp, cargo door, black........ .................................... $4295

New Diamond C car haulers GOOD SELECTION OF UTILITY AND CAR HAULERS TRAILERS

3500, 5200 & 7000# axles

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

IN STOCK

Large Trailer Parts Inventory

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

New Haulmark & Look Enclosed Trailers Excellent Selection On Hand COMPANION™

G ll – steel flatbeds

Gooseneck & Bumper Pull

Tuffloader Tilt Trailers

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

5th WHEEL RV HITCH

TURNOVER BALL A hitch when you need it...

A level bed when you don’t

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

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

Chinook, MT

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

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Have a plan to manage cowherd subgroups Trader’s Dispatch, June 2015 — Page B18

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service cent of the cattle inventory, and replacement Spotty spring rains are helping relieve dry heifers can account for more than 20 percent conditions. However, there always will be a of the cattle inventory. These are by far the ranch short of moisture, so planning for the two largest groups of cattle on most ranch dry days is critical. But the real challenge operations, so having an alternative feeding with the implementation of a long-term plan for replacement heifers and first-calf grazing plan and developing stocking rate heifers adds flexibility to stocking mature reductions based on seasonal moisture is cows. that cattle are not easy to gather.

In dry conditions, if possible, drylot the Historically, those cattle that are not suitheifers and/or the first-calf heifers. These able for grazing are left in the calving pens two groups of cattle are easier to haul and until an appropriate day arrives when they usually are sorted already, so adjustments can be hauled to market. Likewise, as fall are more manageable. In reality, the altercattle gatherings occur, those cattle that are native management of replacement and not suitable for overwintering are sorted and first-calf heifers may be all that is needed penned. When the appropriate day arrives, to address pending grass shortages. they also are hauled to market.

The mature cows in the herd are more Both groups are replaced with bred heifchallenging. The key is to envision a plan ers. The general formula is one replacement to sort the cows and calves into alternative heifer for each cow sold. management groups if the supply of grass The point and challenge is that beef probecomes an issue. Cattle producers need ducers need to have a plan. In other words, to implement well-designed management it is the process of slowly changing stockregimes that add or subtract and move cattle ing rates to reflect the changing plant comin a timely fashion to take advantage of how munities in response to changing moisture plants respond to moisture. supplies. However, the implementation of Before any plan, producers must aca flexible stocking-rate plan needs to be in knowledge they are stocking appropriately place prior to turnout to summer pasture. within their designed grazing system. OverThe first point is the replacements. The first-calf heifers are approximately 15 perCONTINUED ON PAGE B32

Frost injury to soybean

By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension, Minnesota Frost created concern for soybean producers, especially those with emerged beans. Although most area soybeans were still protected below ground, or still in the bag, some beans had emerged. Following is recent information from Bruce Potter, UM IPM Specialist.

Spring frost damage to soybean is relatively rare in Minnesota, as the last average frost dates usually occur before soybeans are normally planted. However, soybean planting and emergence is well ahead of the 5-year average, leaving the crop more vulnerable to early season frost events. Temperatures dropped into the upper 20s (F) in the west-central and northwestern parts of the state, likely resulting in some degree of frost injury to emerged soybeans in select areas.

Temperatures at or below 28-30° F for several hours are usually needed to kill soybean tissue. However, an air temperature of 28° F does not guarantee that a soybean crop will freeze.

Although emerged corn was likely frost-damaged, corn seedlings are at a lower risk of death from freezing temperatures than are soybeans, because the growing point of corn remains below ground until the fifth leaf stage. Frost damaged corn will likely recover and should begin to regrow within a few days. In soybean however, the growing points are above ground and are exposed after the cotyledons open.

Freezing of all growing points is fatal. However, soybean is better able to compensate for partial stand losses than is corn.

Newly emerged soybeans are protected by the nearby warm soil, and small, emerging and cotyledon stage soybeans can be a bit more tolerant to freezing temperatures than older soybean or corn leaves. For example, in a 2001 study at NDSU, the temperature required to kill 1/2 of the seedlings was as low as 24°F. Older soybeans are less freeze tolerant.

Crook stage soybeans will be killed if the crook tissue below the cotyledons is killed. Likewise, frozen tissue below the cotyledons of any older soybean will result in death.

However, if the frost only affects the tops of the young soybean, those with one or more intact cotyledons might recover from surviving axillary buds. In more advanced early season soybeans, regrowth may occur from one of the vegetative buds in the leaf axils. If leaf axils haven’t been frozen, the frosted soybean should regrow from one of these growing points.

What are the risk factors? Cold air settles into low-lying areas, heavy residue tends to keep rising soil heat at or below the soil surface, and dry soils tend to lose heat more quickly than moist soils; these environments are more likely to produce freeze injured soybeans. Many other factors like cloud cover, wind, soil temperature, soybean stage, previous weather and genetics influence injury from frost. This often leads to very spotty injury across the landscape.

Soybean frost injury appears as water-soaked lesions on the cotyledons, leaves, or hypocotyl that dry and turn brown after several days. Assessing frost damage should be delayed 3 to 5 days after the event to allow the soybean plants to show signs of new growth. Check for firm, healthy stems, cotyledons and growing points. By this time, it should be evident whether the soybeans are recovering or are dead. If a significant proportion of the population is dead, replanting may be justified. For more information on replanting decisions, see: The soybean grower’s guide for evaluating crop damage and replant decisions.

Freeze injury is a traumatic physiological event for the plant and can slow development of soybeans for several days. Affected areas of the field with significant stem and cotyledon damage should be replanted if recovery remains slow. Areas with greatly reduced stands can be replanted by spiking in a full seeding rate alongside the old rows, when replanting can be accomplished by late May. For more information, contact me at 800-450-2465 or stordahl@umn.edu. Source: Bruce Potter, UM IPM Specialist.

Swim a Lap Day

When : June 24th Swim a Lap Day is good for your health. And, it’s a fun day, too!

Summer has arrived. It’s time to enjoy all that summer has to offer, including plenty of time in and around the pool.

What better way to enjoy the early days of summer, than by taking a lap or two (or three) around the pool. In addition to the fun, it’s great exercise to help keep you fit.

It’s likely to be sunny and hot today. Find a few friends and swim a couple laps in the pool. Then, let the pool party begin!

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Put Your Auger in Beast Mode!

MERIDIAN FUEL TRAILERS 5200 EX and 7500 Vacs IN STOCK

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To auger grain is a simple and familiar task! To auger grain out of a bag with maximum efficiency is a uniquely different task. The RENN Farm Boy unloader with its volumetrically balanced grain transfer box easily movesgrain into the 14” boost auger.

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All water tanks (including Generation II tanks).............In Stock 10% off All ATV sprayers...........................................................In Stock 10% off All 3-pt. mowers............................................................In Stock 10% off 2 - (84”) Farm King 3 PT finish mowers. Retail $3,400 ... Sale $2600 ea.

Danuser hydraulic post hole auger, bucket mount. Was $2500................. .......................................................................................... Sale $2200 2-Farm King trailer type post drivers, 9hp Kohler gas engine, post rack, post guide, hydraulic extendable hitch. Retail $12,025. Sale $8,000 ea.

2-Wheatheart heavy hitter trailer-type post pounders, 13hp, Honda gas engine, post hugger. Retail $15,300 ........................ Sale $14,000 ea.

Meridian 10x72 auger with 74” low profile hopper. Retail $15,600............ ....................................................................................... Sale $12,600 Meridian 12x72 auger with 74” low profile hopper. Retail $21,700............ ....................................................................................... Sale $17,600 Meridian 8x46 auger with 31 hp, Vanguard engine, cold weather muffler, Meridian mover, reversing gear box, electric clutch, plumbed for bin sweep, light kit, and EK slim fit, spring loaded, belt tensioner. Retail $20,093.......................................................................... Sale $17,000 2-Meridian 8x39 augers with 26.5 hp, EFI Kohler engine, cold weather muffler, Meridian mover, electric clutch, reversing gear box, plumbed for bin sweep , light package, shovel kit and more. Retail $18,563...... ................................................................................. Sale $15,500 ea.

Meridian 8x39 auger with 30 hp Kohler, cold weather muffler, Meridian mover, electric clutch, reversing gear box. Retail $17,500................... ....................................................................................... Sale $14,800 Meridian HD 8x46 (Sakundiak) auger, with 29 hp Kohler EFI engine with cold weather muffler, electric clutch, Meridian mover. Was $17,400..... ............................................................................................... $15,000

2-Meridian 7x39 augers with 23.5 hp EFI Kohler engine, cold weather muffler, Meridian mover, electric clutch, plumbed for bin sweep and more. Retail $17,285.........................................................$15,300 ea.

Meridian 10x39 auger with 35 hp Vanguard, Meridian mover, spring belt tensioner, electric clutch, reversible gear box, light kit, shovel kit, plumbed for bin sweep. Was $19,700..................................... $17,500 Meridian 10x39 auger with 35 hp Vanguard, Meridian mover, spring belt tensioner, electric clutch, reversible gear box, light kit, shovel kit.........

Was $19,000................................................................... Sale $16,500 Meridian 10x46 auger with 35 hp Vanguard, Meridian mover, spring belt tensioner, electric clutch, reversible gear box, light kit, shovel kit, plumbed for bin sweep. Was $20,200............................. Sale $17,200 Brandt 20x110 belt conveyer with swing......................... Call for pricing Brandt 20x95 belt conveyer with swing........................... Call for pricing Brandt 15x85 belt conveyer with swing........................... Call for pricing Brandt 13x70 HP with electric mover, electric winch. Retail $32,000........ ....................................................................................... Sale $27,000 Brandt 13x80 HP with electric mover, electric winch. Retail $36,300........ ....................................................................................... Sale $30,800 Brandt self propelled, drive-over grain deck. Was $23,750....................... . .......................................................................................Now $19,995 J&M grain carts, 875 bushel & 1000 bushel.

Meridian fuel trailers - New Models coming........................................Call Tow Rope Clearance .......................20% OFF These “In Stock” Prices 13/16” x 30-ft.....$105 • 15/8” x 30-ft.....$185 • 2” x 30-ft.....$265 23/16” x 30-ft.....$365 • 23/8” x 50-ft.....$495 23/4” x 30-ft.....$485

Multi Rate integrated fertilizer metering system.

Streambars are the most efficient and accurate method of applying liquid fertilizer to a growing crop.

Wheatheart & Farm King Post Pounders

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~ USED EQUIPMENT ~ 2012 Brandt 15x 45 LP grainbelt with rubber belt, EZ-move, 30hp Kohler engine with anti-icing, electric clutch, hydraulic winch, bucket spout SN 100467............................................................. Like New $19,000 2011 Brandt 15x 45 LP grainbelt with rubber belt, EZ-move, 27hp Kohler engine with anti-icing, electric clutch, hydraulic winch, bucket spout SN 98679................................................................................$17,000 Brandt 10x70 XL swing away auger with hydraulic mover and hydraulic winch... .............................................................................................................$9,500

Meridian SLMD 12x85 MDSA auger with reverser and Ag Remote hopper mover, hydraulic winch.............................................Now $17,300 Westfield 13x81 swing-away auger, remote control hopper mover...........

Was $15,200..................................................................Now $12,995 Tebben 72-in. 3-point rotary mower............................................... $1,000 John Deere 503 5-ft 3-point rotary mower ....................................... $500

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE 2002 Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft. air drill, 2340 manual cart, 12” spacing, newer 41/2” steel packers, 550# trips, new hoses, seeding tool and cart shedded, approximately 20,000 acres...................$47,000

Phone (406) 622-5337, Fort Benton, Montana

2011 International 4400 truck sprayer, 300 hp, 3500 RDS Allison, low speed cruise control, air conditioning, air ride, auxiliary transmission, hydraulic steering, semi-floaters, PTO hydraulic pump, 64,000 miles.

2013 Sprayflex 90-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon poly tank, rinse tank, Trimble 750/Field IQ/EZ Pilot, Trimble boom height, spray test, rear camera, double nozzles, approximately 120 hours on sprayer...$145,000

RYDELLE ENTERPRISES LLC 406-288-3883 Marion L. Jones – 406-544-4766, cell

• Sale and erection of Brock grain storage

• Sale and erection of grain legs, conveyors, and towers by Schlagel • Complete millwright and concrete service • Bin roof repairs or replacement

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Rakes, Bale Processors & Bale Retrievers

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE 4x4 Tractors

2013 John Deere 9510R PowerShift, 800x38, ATR, 740 hours, 510 hp............... ....................................................$245,000 2013 John Deere 9460R PowerShift, 520x42T, Hi-Flow hydraulics, PTO, 890 hours,460 hp warranty................$249,000 2009 John Deere 9430, 24 speed, 520 triples, ATR, 425 hp, 1810 hours....$169,000 2010 John Deere 9630 PowerShift, 800x42D, ATR, 2630 display, 3000 receiver, SF1, 530 hp. 800 hours.......................$257,000 2004 Buhler Versatile 2425, 710 duals, full weights, 425 hp, 2050 hours, 170 hours on new engine..................................$120,000 2013 Case IH 550 quad track, 30” tracks, 550 hp. 390 hours..............................$315,000 1988 Cat 65, 30” tracks, powershift, PTO, 270 hp, 6700 hours.......................$29,000

Haying Equipment

New Bale King Rakes in stock

12-wheel............................................$21,000 14-wheel............................................$24,950 BR800 8 bale picker/carrier. .............$29,500

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Tractors/Loaders

2014 John Deere 6170R MFWD, 20 speed AQ, 480x46, H380 loader/grapple, 935 hours, 170 hp..............................$149,000 2014 John Deere 6150R 20 speed AQ, 420x46, 420x30, H360 loader, grapple, 150 engine hp. 1000 hours.........$125,000 2013 John Deere 6125R AQ ECO 24/24, TLS, 460x38, 420x24, H340 loader, 125 hp, 475 hours..............................$109,000 2013 John Deere 6125M MFWD, 24 speed PowrQuad, 480x38, 30 gpm hydraulic, H310SL loader/grapple, 125 EHP, 156 hours. #HE09..............................$102,000 2012 John Deere S690, Contour Master, 650 duals, 345/390 hours............$305,000 2012 John Deere 8335R PowerShift, ILS, 710 duals, 335 hp. 425 hours......$245,000 2012 John Deere S680, Contour Master, 520 duals, 480/340 hours............$279,000 2012 John Deere 7230 MFWD, 16 speed with creeper, 480x38, 380x28, ATR, 741 2012 John Deere S670 Contour Master, loader/grapple, 131/110 hp, 490 hours......

900s, 450/355 hours...................$249,000 .................................................... $115,000 2009 John Deere 9770STS Contour Master 800 x 52, 2300/1700 hours........$145,000 2011 John Deere 6430 MFWD, 24 speed AQ, 18.4x38, 673SL loader/grapple, 1020 2010 John Deere 9360 draper transport....... hours, 115 PTO hp........................$85,000 ......................................................$30,000 2013 Case IH 8230 duals, lots of options. 1998 John Deere 8100 MFWD, PowerShift, PTO, 480x46D, 200/180 PTO hp, 8940 150 hours....................................$290,000 hours.............................................$57,000 2009 Case IH 7088 duals, optioned out. 900 hours...........................................$145,000

Combines & Headers

Sprayers

2012 John Deere 4940 1200 gallon, 100-ft., 1550 hours..................................$198,000 2012 John Deere 4930 620x46, 1200 gallon, 120-ft.. 280 hours. Nice...............$245,000 2009 John Deere 4930 1200SS, 120-ft., boom trac, 380x50 with duals, 2630 display, 2400 hours..........................$149,000 2013 Case IH 4430 650x38, 1200 gallon, 120-ft., Aim Command, HP/XP receiver.

560 hours. ..................................$245,000

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Handle with care – for safer cows, better farmers

By Seth Truscott, WSU CAHNRS Educators at Washington State University (WSU) are helping dairy farmers move their cows safely and humanely, thanks to a new training program.

The Department of Animal Sciences (http://www.ansci. wsu.edu) partnered with animal handling specialist Don Höglund to teach dairy producers and students safe handling methods to meet higher national standards.

“The public is really concerned about human-animal interaction,” said Höglund, an associate professor with the College of Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State University who heads a stock handling program (http:// www.dairystockmanship.com).

“Consumers are increasingly demanding transparency in their food systems, with humane treatment of livestock a big concern,” he said. “Milk buyers and sellers are taking note and instituting welfare standards for dairies.”

Training sessions ongoing In Washington, nearly every dairy must meet animal welfare guidelines set by the National Milk Producers Federation in order to sell milk. The challenge, said Amber Adams Progar, a WSU dairy management specialist, is that guidelines only go so far.

“The missing piece is education,” she said. “Producers need hands-on training to truly understand how to apply the standards.”

To provide that experience, Höglund led a February seminar at TJ Veenacres Farm in Lynden, Washington, explaining animal handling and behavior to 20 farmers and veterinarians with support from the Washington Dairy Federation.

Adams Progar is organizing more on-farm seminars to train both students and farmers. To learn more or get involved, contact her at 509-335-0673 or amber.adamsprogar@wsu.edu.

Calm eases stress, boosts economic gain Höglund led farmers into pens of freshly weaned calves, showing participants how to train the young bovines to safely move as a herd with as little human-created stress as possible.

“With little experience, farmers listened, went into the pen and worked as a team,” using body movements, position and gentle stimulus to control the calves, said Adams Progar. “It opened people’s minds!”

“I teach people how to lower the energy at exactly the right time,” Höglund said.

“Low-energy handling teaches handlers and animals to walk to the destination,” ensuring both animals and employees are safer.

“Research has shown that poor handling can cause a stress response in cows,” said Adams Progar. Stress hormones decrease milk production and can affect the immune system, making cows more susceptible to disease. “Both consequences lead to economic losses,” she said.

Dairy hosts sought “Animals in low-stress environments are calmer, produce better and feel happier,” said Rolf Veening, co-owner of Veenacres Farm and host of the February workshop. Dairy farmers who gain handling knowledge aren’t just improving their farms’ bottom line, “they’re being more responsive to the consumer,” he added.

More farmer training workshops are planned for the summer. Adams Progar is seeking dairy producers to take part and, crucially, host workshops. There is no substitute for a working farm for learning handling techniques, she said.

“Training needs to be hands-on,” she said, thanking Veening for hosting the first session. “This is going to open the door to more involvement and better handling practices.”

Learn more about dairy topics in WSU Extension publications at https://pubs.wsu.edu/ListItems. aspx?CategoryID=166.

Rock concert

Visitors to Pennsylvania’s Ringing Rocks Park often show up toting hammers. Seems odd, but they’re necessary for the proper tone. Ringing Rocks is a seven-acre boulder field that runs about ten feet deep. For unknown reasons, some of these rocks ring like bells when struck lightly by a hammer or other object. Because igneous diabase rocks don’t usually do this, the boulder field has caused quite a stir through the years. In 1890, Dr. J.J. Ott assembled rocks of different pitches, enlisted the aid of a brass band, and held his own “rock concert.”

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Visit us online: www.charlesmooreinc.com

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

Hesston 6450 swather, 14-ft. header, conditioner in good shape, tires in good shape.

Nice older swather that has been well maintained and ready for the field!!

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

1995 Wilson triple axle cattle trailer, extra large nose, half dog house, low pro 22.5 tires, floor about 50%. This is an extra trailer we pull in our fleet. It has been well maintained and is ready for work!!!!

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

(2) Hesston 60A Stak Hand wagons. Both in great shape.

Call for more information and pricing.

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

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

Bradford Built Flatbeds

Call for information!

YOUR DEALER FOR Truck Defender Grill Guards

1996 Wilson tandem axle trailer, 48-ft.x102”, 75% floor, good tires and brakes. Call for more information.

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

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

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

855 Kinsey Road, Miles City, MT 59301

www.charlesmooreinc.com cmooreinc@midrivers.com Charles Moore Inc. is currently taking hay orders for the 2015 hay season!! Currently we have 500 bales of grass alfalfa mix that is a 50/50 mix, that are 3x3x8. Also have 1200 bales of crested wheat clover mix in 3x3x8 size. And have 500 bales of 3x3x8 squares that are crested wheat grass mix. All of the above hay is 2014 hay crop. Also feel free to call us for hauling hay for the 2015 season. Our fleet is ready to serve you!!!!!

Custom Hay Hauling!

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

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

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

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

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

Bunner portable air compressor. Runs good!!!

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

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

We’ll see what we can do!

We are now your dealer for

GrabTec grapple forks

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

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

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

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

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

We also use hoppers to carry bulk commodities.

We Have Many Hay Trains For Sale

Call us for products available!

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

We can order guards for semis or pickups!

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

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

International 185 4 bottom, 3-point plow. Good shape, Call for pricing.

We now carry Reviva Reman engines

EQUIPMENT SALES: Our company sells a wide selection of new and used

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

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The deadline for phoning in advertising for the July 2015 issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be WEDNESDAY, July 1. Phone (406) 279-3291.

Introduces Hiline Pepto - Cutting, Cow Horse, Rodeo, Ranch Sire

AQHA Hiline Pepto is an own son of #1 NCHA and NRCHA Junior Sire “One Time Pepto” (siring earners of nearly $8 million in NCHA and NRCHA). He is out of a daughter of Grays Starlight. His dam “Salena Starlight” has produced 7 performers whose earnings have totaled over $250,000. If you are looking to add some size to your horse program without compromising athleticism and cow horse sense, HiLine Pepto is your sire. He currently measures 15.3 hands as a 4 year old. His ranchy and durable confirmation includes a perfectly conformed size1 front hoof, sturdy bone, saddle holding withers, deep girth and easy trainability. Stud Fee $1000. Pasture breeding. Negative uterine culture required for mares.

Phone Wylie Gustafson, Cross Three Quarter Horses, (509) 595-3971 527 Furlough Road, Conrad, Montana

Applications sought for environmental stewardship

Do you know a Montana rancher who is a leader in stewardship and sustainability, implementing conservation practices to ensure the social, economic, and environmental sustainability of their operation? Encourage them to apply for the Montana Environmental Stewardship Award, presented by the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA). Applications for the 2015 award are due June 30.

Each year, MSGA honors Montana ranches that exemplify environmental stewardship and demonstrate commitment toward improved sustainability within their communities.

This award recognizes Montana ranchers who are at the forefront in conservation and stewardship and are willing to serve as examples for other ranchers.

“Montana ranchers are leaders in this country when it comes to being stewards of our environment and conserving the natural resources that help make Montana such a great state to live in,” said Gene Curry, MSGA President and rancher from Valier. “We are asking the community to get involved in helping us identify ranches that really go above and beyond when it comes to environmental stewardship and conservation in their local areas.”

Last year’s recipient of the ESAP recognition was the American Fork Ranch, a commercial cow-calf operation in Wheatland and Sweet Grass counties. The American Fork is owned by the Stevens family and is managed by Jed and Annie Evjene, long-time active members of MSGA. Over the past 17 years, the Stevens and Evjene families have focused on establishing relationships among all key aspects of the ranch: rangeland, water, crop production, cattle herd, wildlife, cottonwood forests, employees, family, community and the beef industry to integrate a model of sustainability. These cooperative efforts have led to relationships and projects in coordination with professionals from numerous universities, state and federal agencies, area and state Stockgrower organizations, and several youth programs.

Today, the American Fork Ranch is home to a diverse population of plant species and managed wildlife populations.

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Conrad Industrial Park

Box 955

Conrad, MT 59425

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USED EQUIPMENT JOHN DEERE ROUND BALERS

3-2014 John Deere 569 standard balers, MegaWide, net/twine, hydraulic pickup, 1000 PTO, flotation tires, 3500-5800 bales..Call 2011 John Deere 568 net & twine, hydraulic pickup, flotation tires, 9000 bales........................................................................ $33,000 2010 John Deere 568 1000 PTO, MegaWide, flotation tires, net & twine, 5603 bales.............................................................. $36,500 2010 John Deere 568, net/twine, hydraulic pickup, floatation tires, 10,000 bales..................................................................... $33,500 2009 John Deere 568 net/twine, flotation tires, MegaWide pickup, 17,800 bales..................................................................... $25,500 2009 John Deere 568 baler, 17,820 bales............................ $27,000 2004 John Deere 567 baler, 24,548 bales............................ $20,400 2002 John Deere 567 MegaWide, hydraulic pickup lift, net & twine, 540 PTO............................................................................ $18,000 2001 John Deere 567 narrow pickup, twine only, regular tires, 540 PTO. 24,000 bales. ........................................................... $10,500 1997John Deere 566 twine only, 126,000 bales...................... $3000 John Deere 566 twine only, 27,000 bales, 540 PTO................ $8500 John Deere 566 net only, 21,500 bales................................... $5500

MISCELLANEOUS ROUND BALERS

2011 New Holland BR7090 extra wide sweep, net/twine, flotation tires....................................................................................$18,000 2006 New Holland BR780A net/twine, 1000 PTO, 14,450 bales....... ...........................................................................................$12,000 New Holland BR780 baler, net/twine, 11,000 bales.................$9900 2004 Hesston 956A baler, net/twine, 540 PTO, auto wrap....$16,900

SQUARE BALERS

2014 New Holland BB340 3x4 baler, single axle, roller chute, color monitor, 5600 bales...........................................................$93,900 2013 New Holland BB330 3x3 baler, single axle, roller chute, color monitor, 8900 bales...........................................................$74,900 2012 Massey Ferguson 2190 4x4 baler, 25,000 bales............... Call 1994 New Holland 580 square baler, 16”x18” bales..............$10,900

RAKES

New Holland 216 hydraulic V-rake.........................................$16,900 Sitrex MK10-12 rake.................................................................$8500

MISCELLANEOUS

Heavy Hitter post pounder

TILLAGE

New John Deere 995 5 bottom switch plow.........................In Stock New John Deere 995 7 bottom plow......................................$20,000 Brillion 25-ft. roller harrow, hydraulic fold, C-tines.................$26,500 2004 John Deere 980 36-ft. field cultivator with rear harrow....$23,900 2-John Deere 900 7 shank V-ripper. Each................................$6500 John Deere 512 disc ripper, 7 shank, 17’6” narrow fold.........$28,500 John Deere 670 12-ft. single offset disc, tandem wheels, 19” front blades, 18.5” rear blades......................................................$9000

DRILLS

In Stock

John Deere 455 30-ft. grain drill, 6” spacing, fertilizer boxes. Always shedded.............................................................................$35,000 Case 5100 12-ft. grain drill, 7” spacing, press wheels, grass seed attachment............................................................................$6500

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COMBINE HEADERS

John Deere 925 25-ft. rigid auger header, pickup reel..............$9500

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AUGERS

Brandt 8”x50-ft..........................................................................$4500

COMBINES

John Deere 9660 Walker with 6252 header........................$205,000 John Deere 9770 combine with 930 draper header............$205,000

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CONSIGNMENTS

2009 John Deere 7330 MFWD, cab, air, 3 SCV’s, 740 classic loader, grapple, 2587 hours...........................................................$98,000 2011 John Deere 5083E Limited MFWD, 69 PTO hp, 12F/12R with reverser, cab, 553 loader, bucket, 3-pt., 2 SCV’s, 185 hours. Model 49 backhoe, John Deere 6-ft. blade, Frontier box blade, John Deere 5-ft. rotary mower. Package deal will not separate.........$65,000 John Deere 4430 2WD, cab, air, heat, tires 50%, 540 PTO, 11,462 hours, John Deere 265 loader, bucket, grapple.................$18,000 1974 International Hydro 100 2WD, cab, loader & grapple with Work Saver bale unroller.............................................................$14,500 2002 John Deere 946 mower conditioner, flail conditioner....$12,000 2005 New Holland 1432 13’8” discbine, flail conditioner........$14,500 1999 New Holland 1431 13’8” discbine, rubber conditioner.....$8800 New Holland 256 rake. One year old........................................$5500 Vermeer R23 hydraulic v-rake...................................................... Call Summers 3-point sprayer, category 3, 500 gallon, 60-ft. booms, triple nozzle....................................................................................$5500 2011 New Holland BB9080 3x4 square baler, single axle. 6000 bales..................................................................................$70,000 2002 John Deere 567 round baler, net/twine, MegaWide hydraulic pickup, 1000 PTO, 17,398 bales.............................................. Call Haybuster 77 grain drill, 7-ft. seeding width, 7” spacing, grass, grain and fertilizer boxes.............................................................$16,500 Case 415 15-ft. cultipacker........................................................$9500 Degelman 10-47/57 10-ft. hydraulic blade, front. Excellent.......$9900 Cat LT18B 6-ft. skid steer landscape tiller. Like new.................$4800 GID 60” brush cutter..................................................................$1200 Frontier pallet forks, 5500 lb, John Deere 600-700 mounts......$1000

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2009 John Deere 835 mower/conditioner pull-type rotary, 10.5-ft., flail conditioner.........................................................................$17,500 1998 John Deere 935 mower/conditioner with 12-ft. head and flail conditioner............................................................................$6200 New Holland 1475 14-ft. swing tongue..................................$15,500 New Holland 1475 14-ft. swing tongue.....................................$9000 2009 New Holland 12-ft. swing tongue, rubber conditioner...$14,200 2007 New Holland 499 swing tongue, rubber conditioner.....$15,900 2011 MacDon R85 disc mower, 13-ft., swivel hitch, 1000 PTO........... ...........................................................................................$29,500

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2-2014 John Deere W235, 994 header, deluxe cab, approximately 400 hours. Each..............................................................$147,000 2006 New Holland 305 12-ft. HS header, power reverser, 2400 hours.................................................................................$34,900 2-2008 New Holland 8040 swathers, 14-ft. headers, rubber conditioner headers, 2 years old. Approximately 2600 hours. Each....$52,900 2006 John Deere 4995 with 14.5-ft. head, flail conditioner, 1805 hours.................................................................................$69,900 New Holland 1114 diesel, air, 14-ft. auger header...................$9500

TRACTORS & ATTACHMENTS

2-2013 John Deere 8310R IVT transmission, 261 PTO hp, AutoTrac, 5 remotes, front duals 480x50. 60 month/5000 hour PowerGard.

Each.................................................................................. $239,000 2-John Deere 8260R MFWD, IVT transmission, 5 remotes, cab, air, duals, approximate 800 hours. 60 month/5000 hour PowerGard.

Each................................................................$217,500 & $210,000 John Deere 7610 2WD, cab, air, heat, PowerShift, buddy seat, front weights, duals, 3 SCV’s, tires 70%, 5788 hours. Very clean.$62,500 2006 John Deere 7520 MFWD, 125 hp, cab, air, 4 SCV’s, 741SL loader, bucket, grapple, tires @ 70%, 5012 hours........................... $90,000 1996 John Deere 7400 MFWD, 2 remotes, PowrQuad transmission, new front tires, JD 740 loader, 11,000 hours....................... $44,000 John Deere 7230 MFWD, 110 PTO hp, IVT transmission, 741 loader, grapple, 2177 hours........................................................... $105,000 2009 John Deere 7230 MFWD, standard, 110 PTO hp, 16 speed, power quad with reverser, 2 remotes, 1000/540 PTO, 740 SL loader, bucket, grapple. 5300 hours. ........................................................... $80,000 1996 John Deere 7200 MFWD, cab, 3 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, PowrQuad transmission, 3-point, 18.4x38 rear tires, 13.6x28 front tires, 10,647 hours, 92 PTO hp..................................................... $30,000 John Deere 6415 MFWD, cab, loader, grapple, 4500 hours............Call 2014 John Deere 6170M MFWD, deluxe cab, 540/1000, AutoQuad transmission, air seat, front fenders, cold start., H380 loader, grapple New................................................................................... $145,900 2014 John Deere 6170R MFWD, premium cab, AutoQuad transmission with left hand reverser, 4 SCV’s, 540/1000 PTO, rear weights, John Deere H380 loader, grapple, approximately 700 hours.

60 month/5000 hour PowerGard..................................... $154,000 John Deere 5603 MFWD, cab, 2 function loader......................... Call 1988 John Deere 4440 2WD, cab, air, heat, radio, 2 SCV’s, 540 PTO, engine heater, partial PowerShift, tires 80%, 10,960 hours........... ..........................................................................................$15,500 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......................................................................$11,000 John Deere 2955 2WD, open station, 2 SCV’s, 540 PTO, hydraulic assist steering, tires 30%, John Deere 148 loader, grapple.......... ..........................................................................................$12,900 2000 Case MX200 165 PTO hp, MFWD, 3 remotes, 18 speed powershift with left hand reverser, 3-pt., 540 PTO, small 1000, large 1000, 5423 hours..............................................................$68,000 1994 Ford 8340 MFWD, 106 PTO hp, 16 forward/16 reverse, 540/1000 PTO, 2 remotes, 7314 loader, bucket, grapple..................$15,500 1991 Ford New Holland 5610 2WD, 62 PTO hp, OS 1 SCV, 3-point, 2850 hours...........................................................................$9500 2003 Agco LT-85 MFWD, 85 PTO hp, 2 remotes, cab, loader, bucket, grapple. 3200 hours. ........................................................$33,500 1989 Deutz Allis 6265 2WD, diesel, 65 PTO hp, 12F/4R, ROPS, 1 remote, 540 PTO, 3-point, 5546 hours................................$6000 Degelman 5700 12-ft. front blade with John Deere 700 series mounts..............................................................................$10,000 Ford 7514 loader with bucket and grapple.............................$12,900 Buhler 1080 Catz 3-point snowblower......................................$2300 GID CBSF2028 clamp on bale spear..........................................$650

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2005 Case 580 Super M backhoe, MFWD, extend-a-hoe, 2831 hours..................................................................................$53,000 John Deere 544C wheel loader, diesel, cab, 3rd function, bucket, grapple, 8000 hours...........................................................$23,000 2012 Demco 1250-60 pull type sprayer, 1250 gallon tank, 60-ft. booms.

Like new. ...........................................................................$39,500 2013 Stinger 6500 baler picker, 1165 hours........................$194,900 2009 Koyler 7 bale hauler, gooseneck, tandem axle, runs on 2 or 3 remotes, comes with loading arm and stop.......................$13,000 Dwyer 5-bale mover / feeder.....................................................$7800 2010 D&W 5 bale feeder, Haybuster processor, tandem axle..$24,000 D&W 5 bale feeder....................................................................$7000 D&W 5 bale round bale processor.............................................$3900 2012 Haybuster 2800 round & square bale processor. Like new........ ...........................................................................................$28,500 2008 Haybuster 2800 bale processor. Excellent condition. Only used 2 seasons..........................................................................$24,000 Haybuster 2620 round bale processor.....................................$7200 Haybuster 2620 round bale processor, 2 bale, 1000 PTO, left hand discharge..............................................................................$3600 DuAl 5100 14-ft. silage wagon, high lift dump.........................$5900 2010 Honda Foreman ES TRX500 16,342 miles....................$3500 2006 Kawasaki KLX250 motorcycle, turn signals, electric start. Excellent condition........................................................................$2850 2004 John Deere 3975 pull type forage harvester, metal detector, long tongue, 13/4 PTO.........................................................$24,900 John Deere 506 60” rotary cutter................................................$500 International 3-point mower, sickles...........................................$300 Kuker 3-point sprayer..................................................................$300 Shaver HD 10 post pounder, skid steer mount, hydraulic tilt and angle.....................................................................................$4500 2013 Farm King 1450 post pounder, skid steer mount, 3-pt.....$4600 12-ft. pasture harrow....................................................................$900 Worksaver 6-ft. rear blade..........................................................$575 Oliver 6342 4-bottom roll over plow..........................................$4200 Hydraulic 3-point log splitter........................................................$300

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Flaman Rental & Sales Toll Free

1-877-528-8467, Lattin & Sons, Power, Montana

1-406-278-3432, Lattin & Sons, Conrad, Montana

K-Line One Till

is what you need for one-pass ground preparation.

One Till is designed to have a seed bed ready in one pass by working stubble in and leaving some on the surface.

Call Flaman for more information.

NEW EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE

• Wishek Disks • K-Line One Till • Sovema Hay Rakes • Wheatheart Pounders • Meyer Manure Spreaders • J & M Grain Carts • Wheatland Steel Hopper Bins made by Meridian

Equipment for sale • Riteway 4300 Series 50-ft. roller • Schulte 14-ft. rock rake • Sovema 12 Wheel Hay Rake • MacDon 9000 Swather with 14-ft. hay head and 25-ft. grain head • 34-ft. Wishek 742 cushion gang disk

Applications sought for environmental stewardship CONTINUED FROM PAGE B22

Intensive record keeping, over a decade of range monitoring, water development projects and weed management have led to pasture conditions that promote diverse plant species and thick stands of stockpiled forage for year-round grazing.

A heavy focus on riparian area management has allowed for recovery of plant species, Cottonwood forest regrowth, improved water quality and enhanced wildlife habitat, even in the presence of livestock grazing.

Ranches wishing to apply for the 2015 ESAP award and recognition are asked to complete an application packet (available at mtbeef.org), due to MSGA by June 30. Nominations can be submitted by contacting the MSGA office.

Ranches must be a member of the Montana Stockgrowers Association to qualify for the award.

The ranch chosen for the award will be announced at MSGA’s Annual Convention and Trade Show in Billings, Dec. 3-5 at the MetraPark in Billings. The Montana ESAP winner will then prepare their application for the Regional and National Award competition, which is typically due in early March of the following year.

Since 1992, Montana Stockgrowers has honored 22 state winners, ten of whom went on to win the regional award and two named national award winners. To learn more, visit mtbeef.org, or contact Ryan Goodman at ryan@mtbeef.org or (406) 442-3420. The Montana Environmental Stewardship Award is funded in part by Montana Beef Producers with Checkoff Dollars. ##### If the enamel on your counter or tub has turned yellow, add a handful of salt to turpentine and rub onto the enamel, then wash as usual. Make sure to test on a small area of the counter to ensure it doesn’t harm it. ##### Get rid of unwanted residue on the bottom of your iron by sprinkling salt on a piece of printer paper and ironing on a low level with no steam.

We are now a

AG Parts Ltd distributor!!

DIESEL ENGINES In Stock 4 Cat 4 Cummins 4 Detroit 4 Isuzu 4 Volvo

We have a LARGE SELECTION of automotive transmissions and transfer cases!

4 post landing gear.............$500 obo

Dorman Dealer Large selection of car and truck lights, mirrors, and door handles.

2009 53-ft. utility reefer trailer, 2010 Thermo King refer unit, 102” Hendrickson air slide out.

2000 New Holland BR7090 and 2002 Case International RBX561

Walking floor mechanism

Motorcycle and ATV salvage

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

O&K 23.2 rock hauler, Deutz diesel, (6) 23.5 x 25 tires.

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

2009 John Deere 568 baler for parts

Wanted Old Motorcycles and Racing Parts & Memorabilia.

Old flat track race posters.

Ford 4000 for parts; bad transmission

Gas generators starting at........... $350

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CONSIGNMENTS

SPRAYERS

2011 Top Air TA2400 132-ft. boom, 2400 gallon tank. Stock #48002.................... $48,000 (12) 2005 Summers Ultimate 1500 100-ft. booms, single nozzles. Stock #47131.... $27,500 (12) Summers pickup sprayer, 80-ft. booms, 500 gallon tank. Stock #46817............ $3750 (12) Flexi-Coil S67XL 100-ft. booms, 1500 gallon tank. Stock #12395...................... $11,500 (1) Case PS160 120-ft. booms, 1600 gallon tank.

Stock #16454.............................. $31,000 (1) 2011 Fast 9518 120-ft. booms, 1800 gallon tank. Stock #16388...................... $34,500 (2)

AIR DRILLS

2010 Case ATX700 60-ft., 10” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #43798.......... $105,000 (12) Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft., 12” spacing, tow between cart. Stock #47335......... $29,900 (12) 1992 Concord 5612 56-ft., 12” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #12723......... $19,500 (2) 1995 Concord 6012 60-ft., 12” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #13236......... $32,000 (2) 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 9” spacing, tow between cart. Stock #9877............. $47,000 (1) 1995 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 12” spacing, tow between cart. Stock #13394....... $34,500 (1) 1995 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 12” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #13625......... $42,000 (1) 2006 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 12” spacing, tow between cart. Stock #13876....... $82,000 (1) 1996 Flexi-Coil 5000 50-ft. 12” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #13987......... $39,000 (1) 1995 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 12” spacing, tow between cart. Stock #14077....... $36,500 (1) 1992 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. 7.5” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #15250......... $24,900 (1) 1998 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 12” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #9912........... $44,500 (2) 2000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 9” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #43554........... $42,000 (12) Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 12” spacing, 2320 tank.

Stock #43953........................... $42,000 (12) 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 9” spacing, 2320 tank. Stock #44309................... $44,900 (12) Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 9” spacing. Stock #47108..................................... $46,500 (12) 2006 New Holland SD440 58-ft. 10” spacing.

Stock #41283........................... $92,437 (12) Maxim 50-ft. 9” spacing, tow between 300 bushel cart. Stock #15850.......... $29,500 (2) Case 5012 50-ft. 12” spacing, tow behind cart.

Stock #16379............................. $51,000 (1) Case ATX-6012 60-ft. 12” tow behind cart.

Stock #16376............................. $58,000 (1) 2014 Case IH 800/3430 70-ft. 12” spacing, 3430 cart. Stock #48059........ $225,000 (14) 1994 Concord 3400 50-ft. 12” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #46620........... $29,000 (14) 1992 Concord 3400 50-ft. 12” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #46621........... $29,000 (14) Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 12” spacing, 3450 cart.

Stock #45836........................... $39,900 (14) 1999 Flexi-Coil 7000 50-ft. 12” spacing, 2320 cart. Stock #45885................... $21,000 (14) 2000 Flexi-Coil 7500 60-ft. 9.5” spacing, tow between cart. Stock #41308..... $37,500 (14) 2014 John Deere 1890 60-ft. 10” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #15473....... $349,000 (1) 2014 John Deere 1890 60-ft. 7.5” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #16170....... $267,500 (1) 2014 John Deere 1890 60-ft. 10” spacing, tow between cart. Stock #16198..... $255,000 (1) 2012 John Deere 1890 60-ft. 7.5” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #16300....... $219,000 (2) 2007 John Deere 1890 42-ft. 10” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #16572....... $114,500 (2) 2014 John Deere 1890 60-ft. 7.5” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #99755129..$400,900 (2) 2012 John Deere 1890/1910 42-ft. 7.5” spacing. Stock #46624................... $135,000 (15) 2011 John Deere 1890/1910 50-ft. 7.5” spacing. Stock #46625................... $154,000 (15) 2008 John Deere 1895. 42-ft. 10” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #16702....... $135,000 (1)

1999 Flexi-Coil 67XL wheel boom, 120-ft. booms. Stock #17364................ $12,000 (12) 2006 Flexi-Coil 67XL wheel boom, 120-ft. booms. Stock #44778................ $13,500 (12) 2007 Flexi-Coil 67XL wheel boom, 134-ft. booms. Stock #48084................ $13,000 (14) Top Air TA2400 100-ft. booms, 2400 gallon tank. Stock #44849.................... $49,500 (14) 2010 Summers Ultimate suspended boom, 100-ft. booms. Stock #15568....... $32,000 (1) Summers Ultimate suspended boom, 90-ft. booms. Stock #16625.................. $17,500 (1) Summers Ultimate Stock #16656.. $17,500 (1) 2007 Summers Ultimate suspended boom, 100-ft. booms. Stock #14614....... $31,500 (2) Summers Ultimate 100-ft. booms, 1500 gallon tank. Stock #15568...................... $30,000 (3) 2009 Summers Ultimate suspended boom, 100-ft. booms. Stock #15722....... $34,000 (3) 2003 Summers Ultimate suspended boom, 90-ft. booms. Stock #15601......... $24,000 (1) 2012 Summers Ultimate suspended boom, 110-ft. booms. Stock #15021....... $45,000 (1) 2011 Case IH 3300 self-propelled, 100-ft. booms. Stock #44531.............. $185,000 (14) 2013 John Deere 4830 self-propelled, 100-ft. booms. Stock #15362................ $238,000 (2) 2010 John Deere 4830 self-propelled, 100-ft. booms. Stock #44352.............. $185,901 (12) 2012 John Deere 4830 self-propelled, 100-ft. booms. Stock #46632.............. $242,500 (14) 2009 John Deere 4830 self-propelled, 100-ft. booms. Stock #46623.............. $167,000 (15) 2006 John Deere 4920 self-propelled, 120-ft. booms. Stock #16263.................. $99,000 (3) 2005 John Deere 4920 120-ft. booms, 1200 gallon tank. Stock #44253....... $121,500 (14) 2013 John Deere 4940 120-ft. booms. Stock #13636...................................... $302,000 (1) 2013 John Deere 4940 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzles. Stock #13907.................... $297,500 (1) 2014 John Deere 4940 120-ft. booms, 1200 gallon tank. Stock #14716......... $307,500 (1) 2012 John Deere 4940 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzles. Stock #15262.................... $272,500 (1) 2013 John Deere 4940 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzles. Stock #15575.................... $279,000 (1) 2014 John Deere 4940 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzles. Stock #16375.................... $308,000 (1) 2014 John Deere 4940 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzles. Stock #46906.................. $307,500 (14) 2014 John Deere 4940 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzles. Stock #46716.................. $319,000 (15) 2005 Melroe Spra-Coupe 4450 60-ft. booms, 400 gallon. Stock #48091.......... $55,000 (14) 2007 Summers 1500 90-ft. booms, 1500 gallon. Stock #17842...................... $26,000 (12) 2002 Flexi-Coil S67 1000 gallon tank. Stock #50049........................................... $9000 (1)

1979 Case 4490 4WD tractor, duals, 3 hydraulics. Stock #16528....................... $13,500 (1) 1964 Ford 6000 2WD tractor, loader/bucket, open station. Stock #44293.......... $6000 (16) John Deere 4020 2WD tractor, Westendorf loader. Stock #47802................. $17,500 (15) 1976 John Deere 4030 2WD tractor, 148 loader. Stock #47865....................... $17,900 (16) 2000 John Deere 8410 MFWD tractor, powershift. Stock #47650.................. $100,000 (11) John Deere 8630 4WD tractor, 3 hydraulics, 1000 PTO. Stock #47940.......... $18,450 (16) 1995 John Deere 8970 24/6 partial powershift, 3 hydraulics. Stock #47423....... $69,000 (15) 1981 Versatile 875 4WD tractor, cab, 4 hydraulics. Stock #12373....................... $39,775 (1) 1976 John Deere 8630 4WD tractor, 12-ft. dozer blade. Stock #50212.............. $17,950 (16) 1994 Claas 108SL combine, 2WD, single, chopper. Stock #13189................ $22,000 (2) John Deere 8820 combine, JD 230 header with batt reel. Stock #46047............. $18,000 (11) 2000 John Deere 9650 Walker combine, 930D header. Stock #47651............. $110,000 (11) 2010 John Deere 9770STS combine. Stock #16116...................................... $180,000 (1) 1980 John Deere 8820 combine. Stock #16365........................................ $18,500 (2) 1987 John Deere combine, 30-ft. 230 header, batt reel. Stock #15567............... $16,500 (3) 1998 Honey Bee SP36 36-ft. draper header, batt reel. Stock #13190............... $22,000 (2) 2014 Case RB564 Premium round baler, twine and net. Stock #47822.............. $36,000 (14) 1993 New Holland round baler, twine and net, 540 PTO. Stock #15109................. $3600 (1) New Holland 320 small square baler, 4 cylinder, gas. Stock #15095................... $1765 (1) Melroe 210 Spra-Coupe Stock #16529............ ....................................................... $6000 (1) John Deere 620/70R46 floater tires for 4940 sprayer. Stock #16531................. $16,700 (1) Buhler 960 8-ft. dual auger snowblower, PTO. Stock #17971............................... $3950 (16) 2012 John Deere 44SB 44” snowblower for X300/X500 series. Stock #47307.$1250 (15) 2004 Haybuster 2650 round baler processor, 1000 PTO. Stock #47740.......... $12,500 (16)

Haybuster 2620 round bale processor. Stock #17825...................................... $11,500 (12) 1983 Hesston 6550 14-ft. self-propelled swather. Stock #47864.............. $12,500 (11) 1981 New Holland 1114 open station windrower, 12-ft. Stock #47866................. $7950 (16) Massey-Ferguson 775 swather, gas, 21-ft. draper head. Stock #15096............ $1765 (1) 2010 John Deere 48C powerflow system for JD mower. Stock #40127..................... $900 (15) John Deere XUV 850D Gator bucket seats, manual lift box. Stock #17001...... $8000 (14) 2010 Odes XUV 4x4 utility vehicle, winch, 4 speed. Stock #3842671.................. $7000 (1) Landpride 72” rear blade. Stock #47804.......... ....................................................... $500 (15) Speedco 3-point auger with 12” bit. Stock #47806........................................... $450 (15) Round bale rack for flatbed trailer, 16-ft. Stock #47431......................................... $1950 (16) Case 8500 45-ft. air drill, 7.5” spacing, 2 tank, two between cart. Stock #12374..$14,775 (1) John Deere 9450 box drills, 40-ft. 10” spacing.

Stock #16433.............................. $14,000 (3) Kirschman 12-ft. double disk drill, 6” spacing.

Stock #44846............................... $2750 (16) Fisher Metal 14-ft. x 40” land roller. Stock #47863......................................... $6950 (16) 3-point mount bale spear. Stock #47805........... ....................................................... $400 (15) Morris Hay Hiker 900 8 bale mover, single arm.

Stock #47646............................ $19,500 (11) New Holland 1044 pull type small square bale wagon. Stock #44851................... $4500 (16) New Holland 1035 self-propelled bale wagon, open station. Stock #15097............ $2940 (1) Shaver 901 post hole digger. Stock #37519...... ..................................................... $1100 (15) Vermeer R23 hydraulic V-Rake, 6-bar, 25-ft. width. Stock #47695.................. $10,950 (16) Brandt 862 8”x62-ft. PTO grain auger. Stock #15261........................................... $1750 (3) Mayrath 8”x50-ft. auger with PTO. Stock #1372001......................................... $500 (1) Speedco 3-point auger with 12” bit. Stock #47806........................................... $450 (16)

MISCELLANEOUS

1997 Haybuster H1000 tub grinder, 4 inch screen. Stock #16004................. $21,500 (1) 1986 Hesston BP20 single round bale processor. Stock #16219.......................... $3900 (2) 2000 MacDon 1300 large square bale mover, tandem axle. Stock #46977...... $13,500 (14) New Holland 1048 Super bale wagon, 2 wide, gas. Stock #43900....................... $9000 (12) H&S Hay Machine II hay turner/inverter/fluffer.

Stock #47574.............................. $5950 (15) RiteWay 8100 82-ft. harrow, hyd. tine adj. Stock #15208....................................... $28,000 (2) John Deere 48” pallet fork attachment for 700 loader. Stock #16698....................... $750 (1) John Deere BW15085 bale spear for 640 loader. Stock #39444........................... $350 (14) Degelman 10-1 front blade, 10-ft., manual angle. Stock #15578.......................... $2500 (1) Degelman 12-1 blade. Stock #14565................ ................................................... $11,000 (1)

2008 HLA manure fork for JD 265 loader. 2-ft. tines. Stock #48055....................... $650 (16) John Deere 85 85” global bucket off 563 loader. Stock #36760........................... $300 (14) Great Bend 951 3-point backhoe, 18” bucket, runs off hydraulics. Stock #47542.$5950 (16) 2012 Parker 839 800 bushel grain cart, hydraulic drive auger. Stock #16382..... $27,500 (1) Frontier AB13G global bale spear, used once.

Stock #17019................................ $850 (15) 2011 John Deere LVB25341 72” skid steer bucket. Stock #36336.................... $575 (12) 2011 New Holland L230 skid steer, cab with heat. Stock #47524.................. $35,000 (15) Shaver HD10 post pounder, fits on skid steer.

Stock #48005.............................. $2850 (16) Ambusher RC51 5-ft. rotary cutter for skid steer. Stock #47072..................... $3400 (15) Suzuki mini truck, 2-65 gallon tanks, gas. Stock #50050.......................................... $6900 (1)

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TRACTORS

1990 Case 9180 4WD, 4 hydraulics, powershift, rebuilt engine. Stock #44544.... $48,028 (12) 1998 Case 9380 4WD, 4 hydraulics, powershift, big weight pkg. Stock #43903... $73,484 (12) Case IH 4690 4WD, crab steer, 7724 hours.

Stock #46329........................... $10,500 (11) 1988 Case IH 885 MFWD, loader, 2 hydraulics, open station. Stock #46974...... $12,500 (12) 2004 Case IH STX 450 duals, 4 hydraulics, no PTO. Stock #46868................ $137,500 (12) 2002 Case IH STX 450 quad track, powershift, Trimble GPS. Stock #46867.... $104,950 (12) 1969 John Deere 1520 2WD, open station, 51 hp, gas, 3-point. Stock #47154.... $5000 (14) 1975 John Deere 1530 utility with 145 loader, rear hydraulics. Stock #47062.. $11,500 (12) 2014 John Deere 8370R Premium cab, radio, IVT 40 KPH. Stock #47591.... $315,000 (14) 2012 John Deere 9560R 18/6 powershift transmission. Stock #43365... $285,000 (12) 1979 Big Bud 525/50 4WD, 525 hp, 11,000 hours. Stock #17500................. $42,000 (12) 1985 Versatile 256 bidirectional, three bale spear, drawbar. Stock #47784.. $17,500 (14) 1981 Versatile 875 differential lock, 4 hydraulics. Stock #47170.................... $17,500 (12) 1982 Allis-Chalmers 5020, loader, 4-way front blade with mounts. Stock #16471...$9500 (3) 1981 Allis-Chalmers 7080 210 hp syncro with splitter, 1000 PTO. Stock #46312.$5000 (14) 2010 Case IH Magnum 245 duals, 4 hydraulics, 3-point. Stock #45276..... $129,318 (14) 1969 International 856 2WD, partial powershift, new tires. Stock #15853........ $9000 (1) 1988 John Deere 2955 MFWD, 80 hp, JD 265 SL loader. Stock #13560............ $27,500 (3) John Deere 4020 2WD, open station, Miller loader, 9300 hours. Stock #15101..$9500 (1) 2011 John Deere 4720 cab, 400CX loader, 176 hours. Stock #15845............ $38,000 (3) 2012 John Deere 5115M IT4 32/16 reverser plus transmission. Stock #16546.$69,000 (2) 1995 John Deere 6300 MFWD, differential lock, 540 PTO. Stock #16658..... $36,500 (1) 1993 Allis-Chalmers 8610 loader with grapple, 3 hydraulics. Stock #14793.. $21,500 (1) 1994 Allis-Chalmers 8610 MFWD, 103 hp, Westendorf TA28. Stock #14187.$23,000 (3) Ford 7600 2WD, open station, Ford 777F loader/bucket/grapple. Stock #16118... $9500 (1) 1989 Ford 7710 MFWD, cab, 540 PTO, loader/ bucket/spear. Stock #16107....... $19,500 (3) International 1086 2WD, open station, loader.

Stock #16195................................ $2500 (1) 1988 John Deere 3155 MFWD, cab, 265 loader and grapple. Stock #47408.. $35,000 (15) 2014 John Deere 6170R MFWD, 540/1000.

Stock #15779........................... $162,000 (1) 2014 John Deere 6170R MFWD + TLS, 540/1000. Stock #99011852.... $167,500 (1) 1993 John Deere 7600 MFWD, cab, 740 SL loader/grapple. Stock #14201..... $42,000 (1) 2013 Kubota M135GX MFWD, cab, loader/ bucket/spear. Stock #47850..... $72,000 (15) 1998 New Holland TV140 cab, dual PTO, 3 hydraulics. Stock #13011............... $60,000 (2) 2002 New Holland TV140 loader, dual PTO, 2 hydraulics. Stock #14303............ $58,000 (2) 2005 Case Magnum MX255 MFWD, 3-point, 1000 PTO. Stock #12276........... $85,000 (1) 2001 John Deere 7410 MFWD, cab, dual PTO, JD 740 SL loader. Stock #16527.$49,800 (1) 2009 John Deere 7430 loader/grapple, 3 hydraulics. Stock #47083........... $113,500 (16) 1999 John Deere MFWD, 740 SL loader, 16/16 PowrQuad. Stock #47529......... $56,000 (15) 2006 John Deere 8230 MFWD, Premium cab, powershift. Stock #46576......... $72,000 (15) 2011 John Deere 8235R MFWD +ILS, 540/1000 PTO. Stock #16344.. $182,500 (1) 2011 John Deere 8285R Premium cab, IVT, 1000 PTO. Stock #14527......... $218,500 (1) 2013 John Deere 8310R MFWD, cab, IVT, dual PTO. Stock #15720.................. $227,500 (1) 2014 John Deere 8310R Premium cab, IVT, 540/1000 PTO. Stock #16045.. $269,000 (1)

2013 John Deere 8310R Premium cab, IVT with LH. Stock #16120............. $278,006 (1) Big Bud 460/30 Detroit diesel, cab, powershift, 4 hydraulics. Stock #10890......... $42,500 (1) 1995 Case 9270 differential lock, 4 hydraulics, standard shift. Stock #16432...... $55,000 (1) 1992 John Deere 8560 4WD, differential lock, 3 hydraulics. Stock #15976......... $42,500 (1) 2009 John Deere 9330 24/6 syncro transmission, 4 hyd. Stock #16254........ $197,500 (1) 2001 John Deere 9400 12 speed powershift, 4 hydraulics. Stock #16380............ $95,500 (1) 2011 John Deere 9430 PTO, 5 hydraulics, powershift. Stock #44271....... $204,250 (16) 2012 John Deere 9460R PTO, 5 hydraulics, Premium cab. Stock #14524.... $275,000 (1) 2013 John Deere 9510R PTO, Premium cab, 510 hp. Stock #15509............... $319,000 (1) 2013 John Deere 9510R 18/6 powershift, 4 hydraulics. Stock #46642........ $302,500 (15) 2013 John Deere 9560R 4WD, Premium cab, 18/6 powershift. Stock #14659..$319,000 (1) 2014 John Deere 9560R 18/6 powershift, 4 hydraulics. Stock #16561.......... $309,000 (1) 2014 John Deere 9560R 18/6 powershift, 5 hydraulics. Stock #16205.......... $334,500 (2) 2014 John Deere 9560R 18/6 powershift, 560 hp. Stock #99010392................ $334,500 (2) 1980 Versatile 875 4WD, Atom Jet kit, reman transmission. Stock #15662....... $19,500 (1) Versatile 950 tractor. Stock #16430.................. ................................................... $22,000 (1) 2006 Kubota L3130 MFWD, open station, 3-point. Stock #16699................ $18,850 (1) 2012 John Deere 6170R MFWD, 20 speed AutoQuad. Stock #50211............ $145,000 (11) 2006 Case JX95 MFWD, cab, SL loader, 540 PTO. Stock #47962.................. $35,000 (14) 2004 Case IH MXM155 MFWD, SL loader, powershift. Stock #47798......... $45,000 (11) 2004 Case IH MXM175 MFWD, 19/6 powershift, loader. Stock #47340....... $74,900 (15) 1983 John Deere 4450 MFWD, bucket/grapple, powershift. Stock #47081.. $52,900 (15) 2005 John Deere 7320 MFWD, PowrQuad, 540/1000 PTO. Stock #48006.. $60,000 (11) 2014 John Deere 4044M with D170 loader, open station. Stock #50200...... $28,500 (15)

AIR CARTS

2006 John Deere 1910 350 bushel tow behind cart. Stock #14030...................... $49,000 (1) 2013 John Deere 1910 550 bushel tow behind cart. Stock #16122....................... $90,000 (1) 2012 John Deere 1910 430 bushel tow behind cart. Stock #16637....................... $69,000 (1)

COMBINES

1998 Case IH 2388 AFS monitor, 3 speed, straw spreader. Stock #46343.. $68,886 (14) 1998 John Deere 9610 3 speed transmission.

Stock #46236........................... $39,900 (14) 2006 John Deere 9760 3 speed transmission, sidehill kit. Stock #47351........ $152,000 (14) 2010 Case 8120 extended auger, chopper/ spreader. Stock #43840......... $195,569 (12) 2010 John Deere 9770 guidance ready, chopper/spreader. Stock #16675..... $210,000 (3) 2011 John Deere 9770 Premium cab, high capacity. Stock #47221............... $225,000 (12) 2010 John Deere 9870 Premium cab, ContourMaster. Stock #15227........ $244,106 (1) 2014 John Deere S670 STS Premium cab, side hill pkg. Stock #16562....... $316,000 (1) 2014 John Deere S670 STS Premium cab, side hill pkg. Stock #16563....... $316,000 (1) 2014 John Deere S670 Premium cab, leather package. Stock #46822.......... $332,500 (12) 2012 John Deere S680 STS Premium cab, 2WD. Stock #43803................ $280,000 (12) 2014 John Deere S680 STS 2WD, side hill, 26ft. auger. Stock #46907........... $358,000 (14) 2013 John Deere S680 Premium cab, 2WD. Stock #46285......................... $330,000 (15) 1989 Case 1660 diesel, spreader, grain loss monitor. Stock #15795................ $18,000 (1) 1986 Case 1680 30-ft. 1010 header. Stock #47438..................................... $21,000 (12) 1997 Case 2188 new engine with 200 hours, 36-ft. header. Stock #15661........ $44,000 (1) 1996 Case 2188 chaff spreader, rock trap, rebuilt feederhouse. Stock #14935.$64,500 (3) 2000 Case 2388 Ag Leader yield monitor, big top. Stock #15602....................... $75,000 (1) 2000 Case 2388 AFS yield monitor, big top, no chopper. Stock #46238............. $76,153 (12) 2009 Case 7120 combine, no headers. Stock #13146..................................... $187,500 (2) 2009 Case IH 6088 combine. Stock #44527..... ............................................... $175,000 (15) 2003 Gleaner R65 combine with powered rear axle. Stock #15248................... $147,500 (1) 1980 John Deere 7720 combine with JD 224 24-ft. platform. Stock #14568...... $10,500 (3) 1984 John Deere 8820 combine, JD 230 30-ft. platform. Stock #16222.............. $13,750 (1) 1982 John Deere 8820 230 header, batt reel, Sund attachment. Stock #15079.$12,500 (2) 1990 John Deere 9500 930R header, chopper/ spreader. Stock #14412............. $37,500 (1) 1992 John Deere 9500 with chopper. Stock #48068..................................... $29,500 (12) 1994 John Deere 9600 with 930R and 214 pickup header. Stock #14963..... $39,000 (1) 1997 John Deere 9600 with 30-ft. platform, big top hopper. Stock #15170.......... $67,500 (1)

1990 John Deere 9600 Stock #15173.............. ................................................... $32,000 (1) 1997 John Deere 9600 Stock #15347.............. ................................................... $39,500 (2) 1995 John Deere 9600 with 930R and pickup header. Stock #16264................ $36,000 (3) 1993 John Deere 9600 930R header, chopper/ spreader. Stock #47144........... $42,000 (12) 1998 John Deere 9610 combine. Stock #15186....................................... $55,000 (3) 1998 John Deere 9610 2WD, singles, chopper.

Stock #16624............................. $57,000 (3) 1998 John Deere 9610 Contour Master, chopper. Stock #44111.................... $47,500 (12) 2000 John Deere 9650 20-ft. unloading auger, spreader. Stock #15107............. $89,000 (1) 2000 John Deere 9650W fixed speed, deluxe package. Stock #48060............ $69,500 (12) 2001 John Deere 9650W deluxe package, yield monitor. Stock #48061..... $75,000 (12) 2000 John Deere 9750 STS rotary combine.

Stock #14185............................. $85,000 (2) 2005 John Deere 9760 STS combine. Stock #15031..................................... $170,000 (3) 2004 John Deere 9760S with 936D header.

Stock #14166........................... $172,000 (1) 2004 John Deere 9760S with 936D header and ATU. Stock #14167............ $175,000 (1) 2002 Massey-Ferguson 8780XP with 5000 draper header. Stock #13103..... $85,000 (1) 1998 John Deere 9610 chopper, spreader.

Stock #47215........................... $72,000 (12) 2012 John Deere S670, 3 speed transmission.

Stock #46842......................... $249,000 (14) John Deere S670 Premium cab. Stock #47347................................... $285,000 (14) 2013 John Deere S670 Premium cab. Stock #47349................................... $285,000 (14) 2012 John Deere S670 Stock #16077.............. ................................................. $335,000 (1) 2012 John Deere S670 Stock #16075.............. ................................................. $275,000 (1) 2012 John Deere S670 Pro Drive transmission. Stock #46604................. $275,000 (11)

GRAIN VACS

2008 Brandt 5000EX grain vac. Stock #16636. .................................................... $13,000 (1) 2013 Brandt 5200EX grain vac. Stock #16100. .................................................... $19,950 (1) 2012 Brandt 5200EX grain vac. Stock #16341. .................................................... $21,000 (3) 2011 Rem 2700 grain vac. Stock #13984.......... .................................................... $15,500 (1) 2010 Rem 2700 grain vac. Stock #13707.......... .................................................... $15,175 (2) Floor sweep only. Stock #13800........... $175 (2)

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SWATHERS

2000 John Deere 945 13-ft. MoCo, rubber rollers. Stock #42394..................... $11,000 (14) 2008 Agco 9365 rotary windrower, 16-ft. hay head. Stock #16261................... $72,500 (3) International 4000 swather, 14.5-ft. draper header. Stock #43066................. $4500 (12) 2007 John Deere 4895 windrower, draper ready. Stock #16337................. $100,000 (1) 2011 John Deere D450 windrower. Stock #14045....................................... $84,000 (1) John Deere swather. Stock #13422.................. ...................................................... $1000 (1) 2014 John Deere W150 windrower, 16.5L-16.1 casters. Stock #15707.............. $160,000 (1) 2014 John Deere W150 windrower, hydraulic centerlink. Stock #16566.......... $154,000 (1) 1998 MacDon pull-type windrower, 30-ft. draper batt reel. Stock #14350............. $9000 (1) 2003 MacDon 5020 mower conditioner, 16-ft., steel cond. Stock #43981......... $11,000 (12) 2003 MacDon 9352i windrower, 30-ft. draper header. Stock #43978.............. $90,900 (14) 2011 MacDon M100 D50 35-ft. header, 362 hrs. Stock #14847....................... $99,000 (2) 2012 MacDon M105 cab, air, D60 35-ft. header.

Stock #11104........................... $109,000 (1) 2008 MacDon M200 swather, D60 35-ft. triple delivery draper. Stock #43737.. $84,000 (14) New Holland 1114 windrower, 14-ft. header, gas engine. Stock #46104........... $9619 (12) 1991 New Holland 1499 windrower, diesel, cab, air. Stock #47923.............. $11,500 (16) 1990 Versatile 4750 windrower, self-propelled, 25-ft. head. Stock #14956........... $14,500 (2) 2006 Case DCX161 MoCo, 16-ft., steel rollers.

Stock #15626................................ $7000 (2) 2004 Case IH SCX100 swing tongue MoCo, 14-ft. Stock #46019.................. $10,900 (16) 2014 John Deere 131 front mower, 3-point mount. Stock #47592............... $23,000 (14) 2014 John Deere 388 rear mower, 3-point mount. Stock #47593............... $55,000 (14) 2004 John Deere 936 MoCo, impeller conditioner. Stock #47578................. $14,000 (16) 1999 John Deere 945 MoCo, 13-ft., impeller conditioner. Stock #47068........ $12,500 (16) 2004 John Deere 946 MoCo, impeller conditioner. Stock #47233................. $17,500 (14) 2010 John Deere 946 MoCo, 13-ft. cut, impeller conditioner. Stock #43698... $26,000 (16) 1999 John Deere 955 MoCo, rotary tongue, 14-ft. cut. Stock #14538.............. $12,000 (3) 1997 MacDon 5000 16-ft. swing tongue sickle, hyd. drive. Stock #45676............. $5950 (16) 2011 MacDon R85 rotary MoCo, 16-ft. header.

Stock #44676........................... $26,000 (14) 1995 New Holland 116 MoCo, 14-ft. 1000 PTO. Stock #45998.............................. $4500 (15) 2006 New Holland 1475 haybine, 16-ft. pull type. Stock #15022..................... $16,500 (2) 1999 New Holland 1475 haybine, 16-ft. Stock #16476....................................... $10,000 (2) 2010 John Deere 946 MoCo, impeller conditioner. Stock #47219................. $25,000 (12) 2014 John Deere 956 MoCo, V10 steel conditioner. Stock #50214................. $38,500 (11) 2000 John Deere 945 MoCo, impeller conditioner. Stock #47526................. $14,500 (15) New Holland 1100 windrower, diesel, 21-ft. draper. Stock #47073.................. $9500 (16)

HOE & DISK DRILLS

ROUND & SQUARE BALERS

1984 John Deere 530 with single twin arm.

Stock #43376.............................. $2515 (11) 2002 John Deere 567 twine only, hydraulic pickup lift. Stock #46234........... $12,500 (11) 2006 John Deere 567 twine only, 540 PTO, push bar. Stock #46316............ $14,000 (11) 2003 John Deere 567 twine only. Stock #45688..................................... $12,500 (14) 2001 John Deere 567 twine only, 540 PTO, MegaWide. Stock #46590........ $12,500 (14) 2003 Case RBX562 wide pickup, net wrap, hydraulic pickup. Stock #47614....... $8500 (12) 2000 Case IH RS561A twine only, 1000 PTO. 14.L16 tires. Stock #46993.......... $8500 (12) 2008 Hesston 5556 twine only, MegaWide, 540 PTO. Stock #46661........... $19,000 (12) John Deere 530 round baler. Stock #15174..... ...................................................... $2500 (2) 1986 John Deere 530 round baler. Stock #47042........................................ $3500 (12) 1987 John Deere 535 20 spline 1000 PTO shaft. Stock #13375....................... $4000 (1) 1991 John Deere 535 twine only. Stock #16681.......................................... $4250 (3) John Deere 566 540 PTO, LH/RH gauge wheels. Stock #14913................... $9500 (1) 2000 John Deere 566 surface wrap, Mega tooth pickup. Stock #14897........... $9500 (3) 2000 John Deere 566 Mega tooth pickup, 540 PTO, twine only. Stock #44103..$10,000 (12) 1997 John Deere 566 twine only, hi-flo tires.

Stock #46023.............................. $9500 (12) 1997 John Deere 566 net and twine, Mega tooth pickup. Stock #47133...... $10,000 (14) 1999 John Deere 566 twine only, Mega tooth pickup. Stock #47683.................. $8500 (14) 2003 John Deere 567 net and twine, hydraulic pickup. Stock #14790................. $15,750 (1) 2006 John Deere 567 wide pickup, surface wrap. Stock #16696.................... $15,000 (2) 2001 John Deere 567 wide pickup, twine only.

Stock #46471........................... $12,500 (12) 2001 John Deere 567 wide pickup, twine and net. Stock #45636.................... $13,500 (15) 2004 John Deere 567 net wrap round baler.

Stock #45903........................... $16,000 (15) 2002 John Deere 567 twine only, Mega Wide, 540 PTO. Stock #46139........... $12,500 (16) 2009 John Deere 568 Mega Wide, 540 PTO, net wrap. Stock #13289.............. $29,500 (1) 2010 John Deere 568 Mega Wide, 1000 PTO, surface wrap. Stock #14731....... $30,000 (1) 2008 John Deere 568 Mega Wide, surface wrap. Stock #14641.................... $29,750 (3) 2007 John Deere 568 hi-flo tires, Mega Wide, surface wrap. Stock #46208..... $28,500 (12) 2011 John Deere 568 Mega Wide, twine and net. Stock #47590.................... $35,000 (14) 2014 John Deere 569 Premium, surface wrap with twine. Stock #16568............ $46,000 (1) 2013 John Deere 569 Premium, net wrap, baler auto. Stock #99390507.......... $47,000 (2) 2013 John Deere 569 Premium, net wrap, baler auto. Stock #99390508.......... $47,000 (3) 1994 New Holland 650 twine only, 540 PTO, precut knives. Stock #16353......... $5500 (2) 2000 New Holland 688 540 PTO, twine only,

BOX DRILLS

1996 John Deere 0455 25-ft. with 7.5” spacing.

Stock #50042.............................. $28,000 (3) John Deere 9350 40-ft. 10” spacing, rubber press wheels. Stock #12568....... $10,500 (1) 2014 John Deere 615P 15-ft pickup header, new condition. Stock #16348....... $26,000 (1) John Deere 9350 16-ft. 10” spacing, steel press wheels. Stock #16429.................... $5500 (1) 2014 John Deere 615P 15-ft pickup header.

John Deere 9350 40-ft. 10” spacing. Stock Stock #16351.............................. $26,000 (1) #47040......................................... $8500 (14) John Deere 9400 40-ft. 12” spacing. Stock #47645...................................... $16,500 (12) 2012 Vermeer R2800 rake. Stock #47030......... John Deere 9450 50-ft. 12” spacing. Stock .................................................. $25,000 (15) #39493...................................... $12,500 (12) 2012 Vermeer R2800 rake. Stock #47031......... Great Plains solid stand box drill, S tine cultiva.................................................. $25,000 (15) tor. Stock #50215...................... $11,000 (11)

PICKUP HEADERS

Bale Command. Stock #14908...... $6500 (2) 2009 New Holland BR7090 hyd. pickup, extra sweep. Stock #42525............... $17,500 (12) 2003 New Holland BR780 540 PTO, LH/RH gauge wheels. Stock #12984..... $10,500 (1) 2007 New Holland BR780A 540 PTO, twine only. Stock #44546...................... $7950 (12) 2008 Vermeer 605M wide pickup, net and twine. Stock #47118................. $24,000 (16) 2002 Vermeer 605XL twine only, regular pickup, 540 PTO. Stock #16352........ $10,600 (3) 1991 John Deere 535 twine and net, 540 PTO. Stock #16354................................ $5500 (3) 2014 John Deere 569 Mega Wide, twine and net. Stock #50213.................... $43,500 (11) 2006 Case IH RBX563 1000 PTO, twine and net. Stock #47924....................... $8500 (11) 2001 John Deere 567 twine only, 1000 PTO. Stock #48027........................... $12,500 (15) 2010 John Deere 568 twine and net, Mega Wide. Stock #47028................. $33,000 (11) 2008 John Deere 568 twine and net, Mega Wide Plus. Stock #48026......... $29,500 (15) 2002 Hesston 4910 square baler, 4x4, knotter fan. Stock #46002..................... $28,500 (12)

YARD & GARDEN

John Deere LT155 lawn tractor. Stock #16693. ......................................................... $790 (1) 2004 John Deere LT160 mower, 42” deck with bagger. Stock #47292.................. $1700 (14) 2005 John Deere LT180 mower, 42” deck with bagger. Stock #47070.................. $1600 (15) 2010 John Deere X300, 42” deck. Stock #46578......................................... $2250 (15) 2006 John Deere X320, 48” deck. Stock #45910......................................... $2700 (15) 2011 John Deere X540, 54” deck, powerflow, canopy. Stock #46520.................. $6900 (15) 2006 John Deere X304, 42” deck with bagger.

Stock #46010............................... $2900 (12) Husqvarna RZ5424 zero turn mower bagger, 54” deck. Stock #45957................ $3250 (12) John Deere L108 42” riding mower, 18.9 HP engine. Stock #13421....................... $600 (1) 2007 John Deere Z425 zero turn mower, 48” deck. Stock #50001........................ $2610 (3) 2014 John Deere Z665 zero turn mower, 60” deck. Stock #16629........................ $5900 (2) 2006 Toro Z480 time cutter hydro, powerflow bagger. Stock #42704.................. $1900 (14) 2011 John Deere WE85 walk behind mower, 21” cut. Stock #12662....................... $900 (1) John Deere WE85 walk behind mower. Stock #13490............................................. $950 (3) 2012 John Deere 62D mid mount mower, 62” cut. Stock #13420........................... $3200 (1) 2012 John Deere mower, 72”, for 4720 tractor.

Stock #12798................................. $3500 (1) 2011 Frontier SB11 54” snowblower, hydraulic chute rotation. Stock #12181.......... $2895 (1) John Deere SB59 59” snowblower, 3-point.

Stock #10328................................. $2000 (1) 2012 Swisher RTB12544 pull behind mower, 44”, gas. Stock #13009.................. $1600 (2) Swisher Quad Boss pull type mower, 44” cut.

Stock #46254............................... $1350 (11) 2011 Bobcat 72” finishing mower, hydraulic drive. Stock #47071...................... $3900 (15)

1998 John Deere 1820/1900 42-ft. 12” spacing, tow between. Stock #45506...... $32,500 (16) 2012 John Deere 1830 60-ft. 12” spacing, tow between cart. Stock #13976...... $172,501 (1) 2012 John Deere 1830 61-ft. 12” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #14371........ $178,001 (1) 2012 John Deere 1830 50-ft. 10” spacing, tow between cart. Stock #14434...... $165,001 (2) 2009 John Deere 1830 61-ft. 10” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #14492........ $185,000 (2) 2014 John Deere 1830 61-ft. 10” spacing. Stock #47546.................................... $198,000 (12) 2012 John Deere 1890 60-ft. 7.5” spacing, tow behind cart. Stock #14720........ $290,000 (1)

AUGERS

2010 Brandt 13110 auger, hydraulic lift, swing hopper. Stock #15155................. $28,000 (1) Brandt 1360XL 13”x60-ft. swing auger, spout.

Stock #13173.............................. $11,000 (1) 2003 Brandt 1370 13”x70-ft. swing auger. Stock #1614.......................................... $12,500 (2) 2013 Brandt 1380XL 13”x80-ft. swing auger, bucket spout. Stock #13199........ $18,000 (1) 2002 Brandt 8”x35-ft. auger, Honda motor.

Stock #16220................................. $4500 (1) 2006 Buhler 13”x70-ft. auger. Stock #17539..... ..................................................... $7000 (12) 2011 Farm King 13”x85-ft. auger, manual swing away hopper. Stock #15359........ $14,000 (1) Farm King 8”x61-ft. auger. Stock #50052......... ....................................................... $2200 (1) 8”x30-ft. PTO auger, drive-on transport. Stock #45749......................................... $2500 (16) Westgo 10”x60-ft. auger. Stock #15539............ ....................................................... $4000 (1) Wheatheart BH-41-8 grain auger. Stock #13866........................................... $6500 (1)

UTILITY VEHICLES

2010 John Deere 620i Gator poly roof, windshield. Stock #10888...................... $8500 (1) 2011 John Deere 825i Gator poly roof, 614.9 engine hours. Stock #48037......... $7800 (12) 2012 John Deere 850i RSX Gator poly roof, 316 miles. Stock #16630............. $12,500 (1) 2013 John Deere 850i RSX Gator front bumper. Stock #15127................. $12,000 (1) 2012 John Deere 850i RSX Gator roof, windshield. Stock #15475................... $11,500 (2) 2012 John Deere 825i XUV Gator front windshield. Stock #15004................... $10,000 (2) 2012 John Deere 825i XUV Gator Prosum cab with heat. Stock #15004................. $9900 (2) 2012 John Deere 550 XUV Gator standard bench seat. Stock #15004.............. $7700 (2) 2005 Kubota RTV900 cab, heater, bench seat, 4x4. Stock #16378....................... $10,000 (1) 2009 Arctic Cat Prowler 1000 Stock #47862... ..................................................... $5500 (12) 2006 Polaris 500 Stock #47341....... $5700 (15)

PLANTERS

2014 John Deere 1770NT-16R30 16 row, 30” planter. Stock #15211................ $141,410 (1) 2006 John Deere 1770NT 16 row, 30” planter.

Stock #41883............................ $62,000 (14) 2003 John Deere 1770 planter. Stock #44660. ................................................. $56,558 (11)

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RAKES

Railroad Ties

$8.00/tie Sold in 16 tie bundles We will load Available at Conrad, Cut Bank and Dillon locations

1=Conrad: 406-545-5678 2=Cut Bank: 406-414-6053 3=Choteau: 406-708-4533

11=Lewistown: 406-538-4533 12=Havre: 406-265-5518 13=Chester: 406-759-5010

14=Great Falls: 406-761-2005 15=Belgrade: 406-388-2100 16=Livingston: 406-222-3150

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Deadline for advertising in the July 2015 issue is WEDNESDAY, July 1.

ITEMS FOR SALE

Bale head with quick attach mount.

Made for large square bales and small square bales. Like New...... ..........................................$2800

Bale head (8 pack). Good condition.. ..........................................$1400

Befco Cyclone Flex PTO mower.

Great shape......................$3000

John Deere 38 sickle mower............ ............................................$550

International 710 4 bottom plow...... ............................................$750

Speeco 8” post auger, like new.$450

New Holland 230 bare frame trailer. ............................................$750

British-Lely 9-ft. hay fluffer/turner, 3-pt. drive.............................$750

101/2-ft., 3-pt. heavy duty ripper.$750

Shaver #8 post pounder...........$900

Carver centrifugal pedestal irrigation pump, 4” outlet, 5” inlet, NEW never used................$1500

International 12 PTO manure spreader, excellent condition....... ..........................................$1850

New Holland 282 square baler, good solid machine...........$2200

International 340 utility tractor.

Good runner......................$5500

Slide in sprayer, 300 gallon, 50-ft. boom, 5 hp gas engine......$1850

10” post auger...........................$650

Ford 501 sickle mower with extra sickle....................................$550

Agri-Machinery 6” wood chipper, 3 point, PTO drive, very little use.

Like new and in excellent working condition............................ $1100

Small calf feeder with enclosure....... ............................................$400 Hough 30 front end loader, 1 1/2 yard bucket, powershift transmission. Comes with pallet forks....... .......................................... $6250 18-ft. chisel plow, heavy duty, single fold up wings......................$1850

New Rotomec 12” post auger..$850 Pride of the Farm portable livestock scale. Very good condition........... ..........................................$1875

2002 mini truck, 4x4, air conditioning, runs and drives great, has clear title............................$7600 2000 GMC C7500 air conditioning, gooseneck hitch, 14-ft. flatbed. Runs and drives like new.

146,000 miles....................$8500 Ford 8-ft., 3-pt. back blade, hydraulic side to side, hydraulic leveling wheel, heavy built..............$2700

2 wheel hay rake.......................$350 International 18-ft. chisel plow, double fold up wings, excellent condition............................$3100

Fence wire roller, PTO drive......$400 Chisel plow, 7-ft., 3 point...........$375

Massey Ferguson 3 point, side delivery hay rake......................$800

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Morris B2-14 12-ft. rod weeder....... ......................................... $1500

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Devils Lake flooding causing agricultural losses

By NDSU Extension Service Potential earnings from agriculture continue to be lost because of high water in the Devils Lake basin.

The current estimate of cropland that will be lost to the lake in 2015 is 133,888 acres, according to Jeff Frith, manager of the Devils Lake Basin Joint Water Resource Board, and Bill Hodous, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service Ramsey County agent.

Total direct losses are estimated at nearly $40 million due to reduced sales of crop production as a result of inundated acres, according to Dwight Aakre, NDSU Extension Service farm management specialist. The largest losses are in spring wheat and soybeans, each at about 26 percent of the total. Other crops with major losses include corn, edible beans, barley and canola.

The total impact on business activity in the region from direct and indirect losses this year is estimated at $145.8 million, according to Randal Coon, NDSU research specialist. These losses include reduced personal income of $38 million and reduced retail trade activity of $32 million.

The loss of business activity ultimately is reflected in lost jobs in the region. Secondary employment losses are estimated at 170 jobs.

Lost tax revenues are estimated to be $2.2 million, due primarily to a reduction in sales tax revenue. Personal and corporate income taxes also will be reduced.

The data used for the study included the five-year average acreage of each crop grown in the area, five-year average yield for each crop and estimated 2015 marketing year average price for each crop.

Approximately 10,000 acres of additional cropland is estimated to be lost for every 1 foot rise in the level of Devils Lake.

The impact of this additional loss of agricultural production is estimated to be nearly $3 million per year. Secondary losses would add another $7.9 million for a total loss of $10.8 million. The impact on employment would be a loss of 11 full-time equivalent jobs.

This analysis quantifies the extent of the lost agricultural production in the Devils Lake Basin due to the continued high water levels in Devils Lake, Stump Lake and the surrounding area. It does not include any nonagricultural costs associated with roads and other infrastructure.

Trader’s Dispatch, June 2015 — Page B29

USED COMBINES & HEADER

4-2014 Case IH 8230 large monitor, leather, blue tooth, 372 receiver, auto steer, loaded............ Coming In 2013 Case IH 8230 large monitor, receiver, auto steer, loaded.......................................................$265,000 Case IH 8120 538 rotor hours, 600 monitor, 900/60R32 drive, yield/moisture, chopper, HID stadium lighting............................................................$190,000 2013 Case IH 7230 long auger, Nav II, 372 antenna, yield/moisture...........................................$237,000 2012 Case IH 7230 luxury cab, rock trap, long auger, chopper, power mirrors, HID lighting, yield/moisture logging......................................................$237,000

2011 Case IH 7120 586 rotor hours, rock trap, long Case IH 1020 flex header with regular reel and Crary air reel, transport trailer..............................$16,000 unload auger, chopper, monitor, yield/moisture....... .................................................................$220,000 2011 Case IH 7120 600 rotor hours, luxury cab, 900/60R32 R1 drive, rock trap, chopper, yield/moisture, 600 monitor........................................ $220,000 2010 Case IH 7120 large monitor, 1566 engine Come see us at Border Plains hours........................................................$187,000 Equipment today!!

2010 Case IH 7120 large monitor, 1200 engine hours........................................................$197,000 2009 Case IH 7120 Pro 600 monitor, chopper, long USED MISCELLANEOUS auger, 780 hours......................................$180,000 2013 Westfield 10”x70-ft. auger.....................$11,500

USED SPRAYERS

USED 4WD TRACTORS

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2013 Case IH Patriot 4430 120-ft. boom, Aim Command, loaded............................................$280,000 2010 Case IH Patriot 3330 AFS receiver, 100-ft. boom, Raven auto boom, luxury cab, 1560 hours.$189,000 2009 New Holland SF216 suspended boom, 134-ft., 1600 gallon, Raven controls, Viper Pro monitor....... ...................................................................$36,000 New Holland S1070 100-ft sprayer................$23,000 2011 Case IH 550 Quad Trac, 1022 hours, leather, John Deere 8870 4WD, 6100 hours........ $58,000 auto steer, large monitor, loaded....... $310,000 New Holland SF216 100-ft. boom sprayer........ CALL

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USED DRILLS - Come In and Make Us An Offer

Agco Hesston 856 round baler.........................$9000

USED TRACTORS

2014 SeedMaster DEMO, 70-ft. drill, 12” spacing, 780 bushel cart with 10 zone and (3) 260 bushel tanks, fill conveyor all hydraulic, duals, variable rate, tire in tire packers.

2014 Case IH Magnum 235 141 hours, 6 remotes, electric Year End Special........................................................................................................................ Call joystick, loader, grapple, luxury cab................ $177,000 Ezee-On 7550 48-ft. 10” spacing, single shoot with stealth points, variable rate, 3000 cart, 12,000 1976 International 464 45 hp, 4500 hours with loader...... . acres..................................................................................................................................... $49,900 ............................................................................. $8000

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24’ 14,000 GVW Tilt bed Gooseneck......................$7,250 25’ 14,000 GVW Tandem Spring Axles..................$6,550 26’ 23,400 GVW Tandem Spring Axles..................$8,750 28’ 23,400 GVW Tandem Spring Axles..................$8,950 30’ 23,400 GVW Tandem Spring Axles..................$9,150 32’ 23,400 GVW Tandem Spring Axles..................$9,350

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New Delta 20’ Tilt Deck Hydraulic 14,000 GVW. ................................................................. $5,450

Load Trail 16’ Triple Axle, 21,000 GVW, Scissors Lift, Ramps, Tarp & Roller..................... $8,550

Cutting manure emissions earns kudos in contest

By Seth Truscott, WSU CAHNRS Dairy cows produce lots of manure. A Washington State University (WSU) student’s research on cutting the environmental impact of all that waste won him second place in a poster competition at Seattle’s annual Waste to Worth conference.

George Neerackal, who graduates later this year with a doctorate in Biological Systems Engineering (BSE), took second in the Ron Sheffield Memorial Student poster contest, held March 31 to April 3.

His poster, “Mitigating ammonia emissions from dairy barns through manure-pH management,” was among three winners chosen by a national panel of judges.

“In the United States, ammonia pollution from intensive animal production systems is a serious concern,” said Neerackal.

Dairies, in particular, are a major source. Using acid to reduce the pH of manure could be a viable way to cut ammonia pollution. However, acid treatments can be costly and potentially dangerous, explained Neerackal.

Neerackal developed a closed-loop system that uses acidtreated water to flush manure from dairy barns.

His approach cut ammonia emissions by 87 percent, and reduced the amount of acid needed to treat the flush water by 85 percent.

“Producers can use more diluted acids, with the added benefit of reduced hazards,” said Neerackal. His next step: trying this approach in a full-scale dairy barn.

“The novelty in George’s approach is making this approach more practical,” said Pius Ndegwa, a BSE associate professor and Neerackal’s advisor. “The implication of this is enormous to the dairy industry.”

Ammonia is a valuable fertilizer, and reducing emissions preserves its economic value while decreasing harm to the environment.

“Ammonia emission is an economic loss to the dairyman and also an environmental concern,” said Joe Harrison, a nutrient management specialist at Washington State University and chair of the Waste to Worth conference.

“George’s research showed that emission could be reduced, saving the farmer money and preventing loss to the atmosphere,” Harrison added.

The Waste to Worth conference focuses on research, outreach, and innovation in animal agriculture and environmental stewardship topics, with a focus on manure management.

The poster contest is named in memory of Ron Sheffield, a Louisiana State University professor who died in 2012.

Sheffield was known for his positive attitude and encouragement of young professionals.

Links for learning • Learn more about Biological Systems Engineering at WSU at http://bsyse.wsu.edu.

• Learn more about the Waste to Worth conference at https://www.eiseverywhere.com//ehome/wastetoworth/181979/.

• Learn more about manure management at WSU Extension at http://www.extension.org/animal_manure_management.

Yellow stunted grain plants due to drought

5x10 Dump Trailer, 7000 lb. GVW, Threeway Gate, Ramps, Tarp Kit, Dbl axle...........................$4,150 8x14 Double Axle, 14,000 GVW, Scissors Lift, Bumper Pull, Roll-Up Tarp..................................$6,850 6’8”x14’ Double Axle, 14,000 GVW, Scissors Lift, Bumper Pull, Roll-Up Tarp...........................$6,850 8’x14’ Double Axle, 14,000 GVW, Scissors Lift, Gooseneck.........................................................$7,650 6’8”x14’ Double Axle, 14,000 GVW, Scissors Lift, Gooseneck, Roll-Up Tarp..............................$7,650 16’ Triple Axle, 21,000 GVW, Scissors Lift, Ramps, Tarp & Roller...............................................$8,550

16’......................... $2,790 18’......................... $2,890

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6x12 Single Wheel, 3,500 lbs GVW, Double Doors........... $3,300 7x14 Double Axle, 7,000 lbs GVW................................... $5,150 7x16 Double Axle, 7,000 lbs GVW.................................... $5350

Montana State University’s Schutter Diagnostic Laboratory has been receiving numerous samples of wheat plants that have yellow, or yellow and brown spotted, lower leaves.

Given the spring weather, as well as a lack of diagnosed disease in many of these samples, experts at MSU believe frost damage, drought stress and nutrient deficiencies are likely culprits.

Nutrient deficiencies may seem unlikely for those who used starter fertilizer, but plants need water to take up nutrients, and many areas of the state received well below normal precipitation in April and early May. “Immobile nutrients, such as phosphorus, potassium, and zinc, are especially reliant on water to help them move toward plant roots,” said Clain Jones, Extension soil fertility specialist in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences at Montana State University.

Another possible cause of some of the deficiencies may be the record rains last August.

“These would have leached mobile nutrients, such as chloride, nitrate, and sulfate, out of the upper root zone,” CONTINUED ON PAGE B32

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Skid Steer Loaders

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Post Hole Diggers

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Utility Vehicles

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Tillers

(D) 2013 Bobcat 38”. #W97657.

(S) 2014 Bobcat 76”. #B93177.

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(S) 2015 Bobcat S590 #B93257.

(B) 2014 Bobcat S590 #W93524.

(B) 2014 Bobcat S650 #W93525.

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(D) 2015 Bobcat T590 #W93761.

(D) 2013 Bobcat T650 #W92424.

(D) 2015 Bobcat T750 #W93718.

(D) 2014 Bobcat T770 #W93615.

(S) 2015 Bobcat T770 #B93262.

Sweepers

(D) 2014 Bobcat 72”. #W93478.

(B) 2014 Bobcat 84”. #W93533.

Trenchers

Sprayer

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USED EQUIPMENT

Utility Vehicles

Frontier Equipment Stanley Equipment (D) 2013 Bobcat 5600 #20402W..............$48,000 Glasgow Implement (W) 2004 John Deere 4x2. #59025W..........$2800

Frontier Equipment Stanley Equipment Glasgow Implement

Tractors

Air Drills

Grain Vacs

(F) 2012 Flexi-Coil 5500 #WUD158......$130,000 (H) 2012 Case IH 235 Magnum #15501W............ (B) Brandt 4500EX #51195W.....................$7500 ..........................................................$169,500 (D) 2006 Brandt 5000EX #51193W.........$15,500 (H) 2013 Amity 40-ft. #47201W..............$140,000 (F) 2011 Amity 50SD #47126B..............$146,000 (W) 2011 Case IH 400 #15517W............$217,500 (D) 2011 Brandt 7500HP #51191W............$9000 (D) Amity 6010 air drill #47198W.............$72,000 (D) 2008 Case IH 535 #15523W.............$237,000 (H) 2010 Amity 60SD #47204W.............$119,000 (S) 2011 Case IH 550 #UT764...............$316,000 (S) 2012 Bourgault 3320 #47136B........$274,000 (H) 2011 Case IH 550 #15502W.............$283,000 (F) 2013 Bourgault 3710 #47143B........$287,000 (B) 2011 Case IH 550 #WUT725...........$375,000 (G) 2011 New Holland S1070 #53133B..$26,000 (D) 2009 Case IH ATX700 #47146W......$122,300 (G) 2011 Case IH 550Q #GUT196.........$310,000 (G) 2009 New Holland SF216 #53141B..$36,000 (F) 2008 Case IH ATX700 #47128B.........$90,000 (F) 2013 Case IH 600 #15483W.............$400,000 (S) 2008 Summers Ultimate #53148B....$22,500 Equipment Stanley Equipment w/CIH 1010 30’ WUH320 ............................. $8,000 (G) 1992 Case IHHd,695 #15197B...............$10,000 (F) 2011 Versatile SX275 #53154B........$169,000 Headers Skid Steers (D) 2008 CaseCombines IH ATX700& #47177W.. ....$108,000 Frontier Glasgow Implement Frontier Equipment w/CIHCase 1042 36’ Hd, WUH323 ................... $22,000 (W) 632 Bobcat, 20018W ........................................ $7,250 670 CatEquipment w/SP36 HBStanley Dpr #47107B..

Hd, 25002W ............. $190,000 (D) 1990 IHCpr9170 #15519W.. ...........$35,500 (F)(B) 2010 Case IH FH700 ......$136,000 Glasgow Implement CIH 6088, WUH312 ....................................... $215,000 (H) 642B Bobcat w/Bkt, 20124W ........................... $7,500 w/971 NH 25’#47102B........$175,000 Hd, 24114&2114A ..... $7,000 (F) NHCase TR95IH (F)CIH 19957010 Case IH 9270 #15193B..............$48,000 (G)(W) 2012 PH800 (F) w/36’ Grain Belt Hdr, WUH297 ..... $310,000 (H) 743 Bobcat w/o Bkt, 20101W ............................ $8,500 (D) (2) NH TR98 w/994 36’ Dpr, 971 PU Hd, (D) 1995 Case IH 9280 #15532W............$47,000 (H)24025W 2007orCase IH SDX40 #47203W.........$99,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH172 ........................................ $196,000 (B) S130 Bobcat w/o Bkt, 20112W ....................... $18,995 24026W ....................................................... $101,100 (F) ....................................... $280,000 (D) 753 Bobcat, 20083W ....................................... $19,000 (S)CIH 19958010, CaseWUH232 IH 9280 #15203B.............$67,000 (S)(D) Concord 4010 #UD257..

NH TR66 w/36’air 960drill.

MacDon Dpr Hd, ........$28,000 (D) CIH 8010, 23075W ........................................ $265,000 (H) 753 Bobcat, 20085W ....................................... $12,000 &28019W ..............................................

FARM105U U s e#WUD148.. d E q u i p m........$50,000 e n t $64,000 (W) 2010 Case IH New Equipment #15525W.$52,000 (G) 20092009W Ezee-On 48-ft.

(D) CIH 8010, 23076W ........................................ $265,000 (D) (F) 2012 Case20120W IH 4430. #WUY409.........$250,000 S150 Bobcat, .................................... $23,000 NH TX68, 24016W ........................................... $65,000 Skid CombinesFlexi-Coil & Headers Steers 2013 Case IH FARM30B #15534W....$21,000 (S)(D) 2003 5000 #47137B...........$42,000 (D) S150 Bobcat w/BKT, BkT Bite, 20133W ....... $22,500 2011 Case IH 4420 #53210W.. .........$285,000 w/36’ MacDon 962 Dpr Hd, 24017W ................ $28,000 (W) CIH 8010, 23087W ....................................... $270,000 (D) (D) 8010, WUH342 ....................................... $185,000 (D) S205 Bobcat, no Bkt, 20120W ....................... $23,000 (W)CIH 2012 Case IH FARM95U #15524W...$42,000 (D)(W) 2001 5000.................................... #47174W..........$75,000 NHFlexi-Coil CR960, 24019W $160,000 (F) (D) 2010 Case IH 4420 #53108B...........$252,000 ....................................... $330,000 (B) S205 Bobcat w/Bkt, 20146W ........................ $26,500 NH CR960, WUH370 .................................... $137,000 (F) (S)CIH 20078120, CaseWUH298 IH JX1100U #15182B......$45,000 (F)(F)Flexi-Coil 5000 air drill. #47118B.......$36,000 2011 Case IH 4420 CIH 2388, ........................................................... $89,900 (D) (G) S205 Bobcat w/Bkt, 20142W#WUY407.........$223,000 ......................... $25,000 NHJohn CR970, 24021W ..................................... $188,000 (S) (B)CIH 20117010 Case IH Magnum 340 #15494W.. .......... (F) (S) (F)(D) 2003 Deere 1820 #WUD160.....$59,000 (S) , ......................................................... $240,000 8632009 Bobcat, WUT322 ...................................... $19,000 Case IH PAT3330 #53155B.....$174,000 (D) NH CR 970, 24022W .................................... $180,000 ..........................................................$195,000 (F) 2014w/94C JohnNHDeere 1890 #47120B.....$279,000 8632008 Bobcat, 20105W ..................................... $23,000 42’ Dpr Hd, 24023W ....................... $47,000 (S) 08 CIH 7010, .................................................. $249,000 (W)(G) Case IH PAT4420 #53156B.. ...$162,000 CIHCase 8010, IH .................................................. $249,000 (W) 863 Bobcat, 20136W .................................... $18,000 (W)072012 Magnum 340 #15510W...........

(S)(F)1996 NH Morris CR 970,Maxim WUH324#47125B............$21,000 ................................... $152,000 (S) (F) 2011 Case IH PAT4420 #53121B.....$225,000 , .................................................. $220,000 (S) 06 CIH 8010 Bobcat w/80” Bkt, 20094W ................... $43,000 NHMorris CR9070, 24027W ................................. $270,000 ..........................................................$219,500 (D) S330 (F)(W) 2009 Maxim II #47132B.. ........$90,000 2012NH Case IH20109W PAT4430 #53130B.....$253,000 LS160 Skid ............................. $19,000 (D) NH CR 9070, 24024W ................................. $260,000 (S) MF 860, UC550 ..................................................... $9,500 (W)(F) (S) 2011 Case IH Maxxum 125 #15175B.$84,000 1825 Case SkidDeere w/Bkt, 20128W $10,000 (S) NH CR9070, 24035W .................................... $249,000 (S) 2 Honeybee SP36 Hds, .............................. $59,500 (D) (F) 2009 John 4830 .................... #53146B.....$158,000 PTIHSwthr, UC558 ......................... $8,500 (D) 1825B Case Skid w/Bkt 20129W ................. $14,000 (G)CIH 20128230 Case Maxxum 125 #15165B.$89,000 w/NH 94C 42’ Dpr Hd, 24036W ....................... $42,000 (S) (S) 2012 John Deere 4830 #53103B.....$230,000 8120, ........................................... $299,000 (D) 1845 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20127W ................... $14,000 JD 9600, ............................................. $52,000Post(S) (D)CIH 20122188, CaseUC564 IH Maxxum 140 #15515W............

(D)(W) Amity 335022004W air tank. #47199W...........$53,500 Diggers JohnSkid, Deere 4940..................... #53126B.....$126,500 UC565 ............................................. $69,500 (F) (F) 4202014 SSL Case WUT324 $23,000 (W) JD 9600, 22011W ............................................. $49,000 (S) CIH ..........................................................$100,000 (S) MacDon 973 Hd, UC566 .............................. $29,500 (F) (D) (F)(W) 2012 Case IH ATX700 air tank. #47131B........

435 RoGator SSL Case1274C Skid, WUT341 ..................... $35,000 Misc #53218W.. ..............$126,500 JD 9650 w/930R JD Hdr,Grain 22007W,22009W .. $123,500 Augers & Vacs 20002188, CaseUC572 IH MX200 #15536W.......$100,000 ............................................. $85,000 (D) 440 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20125W ...................... $34,000 CIH &(D) Garden ..........................................................$148,000 (F) JD STS 9660, WUH346 .................................. $31,000Lawn(S) 94CCase Hd, .....................................................

(W)NH 2011 IH Puma 170 #15107B..$45,000 $110,000 (D) 440 C3 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20130W .............. $36,000 w/936D JD Dpr, WUH261 ................................. $29,000 (S) Honeybee 42GB Hd, ................................... $65,000 (D) 60XT Case Skid w/Bkt, 20131W ................. $22,000 w/635F JD, WUH262 ........................................ $35,000 (S) (S) 2013 Case IH STG350 #15148B......$241,000 (D) 9760 JD w/36D Dpr Hd w/Fgr Rl, 22015W .... $231,000 (S) Honeybee 42GB Hd, ................................... $71,000 (D) Skat Trak 1500D Skid, 20088W .............. $17,000 (W)MacDon 2004 Case IH STG500 #15207B.....$151,000 963 Hd , .........................

Call for Pricing (D) (S) Grasshopper lawn tractor.

4800 2007 Magnatrac Skid w/Bkt, Dzr620 , 20111W $6,000 (G)(W) 2013 Brent #52129B.. ...............$83,000 1680 CIH,1196 23022W ......................................... $30,000 (S) D60IHHd , .......................................... $61,000 (F)MacDon 2012 Case STG550 #15192B......$285,000 Post Diggers 1680Brent CIH,882 23057W ........................................... $29,000 (S) #19112B.................................................$9000 (F)(B) 2012 #52122B...................$35,000 40GB Hd , ..................................... 59,000 (H) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52027W ............... $850 (H) 1680 CIH, 23058W .......................................... $38,000 (S) (S)Hondybee 2011 Caterpillar MT765C #18105B.$212,000 (F) 2013 Grasshopper 721 lawn tractor.

(F)(W) 2011 850CIH, grain23050W cart.......................................... #52126B.............$28,000 1688 $45,000 (S) Honeybee 3655, ............................ Call for Pricing (W) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52030W .............. $800 #19111B..

(S) 3 CIH 1010 Hds , ..........................

Call for Pricing (B) McMillin (W) 1688 CIH, 23082W ......................................... $50,000 Hyd...............................................$6000 Post Dgr, 52022W .............. $1,295 (S) 2009 Dixon 52ZT #UM782....................$3000 w/1015 CIH PU Hd, 23084W ............................... $7,000 (S) NH CR960, .................................................... $180,000 Misc Grain Augers & Vacs (B) CIH 2188, 23046W ........................................... $47,500 2010 Grasshopper #19107B.........$5500 (H) (S) C1000SR Swath Roller, 227 520354W ................. $750 w/16HP#20387W.............$20,500 Briggs, 51034W ....... $2,100 (D)(D)2010 13x90. #51185W.. ..........$22,000 (H) 7x36 2011Westfield Bobcat S130 CIHBrandt 2188 w/30’ CIH 1010 Hdr, 23099W & 23100W ........ (W) (F) 2007 Grasshopper 620T2 #19115B.....$7500 Lawn & Garden (D) 7x51 Westfield w/220v Elec Mtr, 51053W ....... $2,500 ........................................................................... $12,000 (D) 2013 Brandt 13x90xL. #51179W........$31,500 (H) 2005 Bobcat S185 #20403W.............$20,500 (D) (F) 4252012 JD Lawn w/54” Mwr, 51” Brm, JohnTractor Deere Z465 #19117B..........$6000 CIH 2188, 23109W .......................................... $40,000 (D) 8x41 Westfield, 51016W .................................. $4,500 (B)(H) 2013 Brandt 1545LP #51192W..........$20,000 (W) 2007 Bobcat S185 #20396W............$19,000 (B)19015W $6,950 (W) CIH 2188, 23111W ......................................... $85,000 (D) 8x46 Westfield, 51055W .................................. $3,500 2008 .................................................................

Grasshopper 727 #19047W........$8000 (F)(B)2012 Tech...........................................

T1032 #51112B......$8000 (D)8x52 2008SC Bobcat S220 #20177W.............$29,000 Brandt, 51058W ............................... $2,100 (F) 718K Grasshopper Lawn Tractor, CIHHarvest 2388, 23018W $90,000 (B) WUM534 .............................................................. $5,000 Westfield Agr, 51057W ... $2,500 CIH grain 2388, auger.

23047W ......................................... $100,000 (D) (F)(B)10x70 #51106B..................$8000 (D)MK 20128x51 Bobcat T650Swg #20398W.. ............$44,000 (F) CIH 2388 w/1015 Hdr, WUH211 .................... $142,000 (D) MK100x51 Westfield Swg Agr, 51054W $5,000 (D) 721 Grasshopper Lawn Tractor, (G) Westfield MK 100x71 #51105B............$8000 (F) 2008 Case IH 435 S3 #52132B..........$31,000 19016W ............................................................... $11,500 (W) CIH 2388 w/30’ 1010 Hdr, 23066W &23067W ............... (D) 30’ Speedking PTO Belt Cvyr, 51036W $7,100 ZTR Grizzly Dixon Lawn Mower, (H) 2000...........................................................................

Westfield MK 130x71 #51182W..$97,400 .$7750 (W) (D) 1535LP 2013 John Deere 326E51010W #20399W..

2012 Hiniker AR-2000 #49107B........$20,000 Brandt Cnvyr, .................$47,000 $12,500 (B) (F)

Used Equipment

Pull-type Sprayers

High Clearance Sprayers

(B) 670 Cat w/SP36 HB Dpr Hd, 25002W ............ $190,000 (W) NH TR95 w/971 NH 25’ Hd, 24114&2114A ..... $7,000 (D) (2) NH TR98 w/994 36’ Dpr, 971 PU Hd, 24025W or 24026W ....................................................... $101,100 (D) NH TR66 w/36’ 960 MacDon Dpr Hd, 2009W &28019W .............................................. $64,000 (D) NH TX68, 24016W ........................................... $65,000 w/36’ MacDon 962 Dpr Hd, 24017W ................ $28,000 (W) NH CR960, 24019W .................................... $160,000 (F) NH CR960, WUH370 .................................... $137,000 (D) NH CR970, 24021W ..................................... $188,000 (D) NH CR 970, 24022W .................................... $180,000 w/94C NH 42’ Dpr Hd, 24023W ....................... $47,000 (F) NH CR 970, WUH324 ................................... $152,000 (W) NH CR9070, 24027W ................................. $270,000 (D) NH CR 9070, 24024W ................................. $260,000 (S) NH CR9070, 24035W .................................... $249,000 w/NH 94C 42’ Dpr Hd, 24036W ....................... $42,000 (W) JD 9600, 22004W ............................................. $52,000 (W) JD 9600, 22011W ............................................. $49,000 (W) JD 9650 w/930R JD Hdr, 22007W,22009W .. $123,500 (F) JD STS 9660, WUH346 .................................. $31,000 w/936D JD Dpr, WUH261 ................................. $29,000 w/635F JD, WUH262 ........................................ $35,000 (D) 9760 JD w/36D Dpr Hd w/Fgr Rl, 22015W .... $231,000 (W) 1680 CIH, 23022W ......................................... $30,000 (B) 1680 CIH, 23057W ........................................... $29,000 (H) 1680 CIH, 23058W .......................................... $38,000 (W) 1688 CIH, 23050W ......................................... $45,000 (W) 1688 CIH, 23082W ......................................... $50,000 w/1015 CIH PU Hd, 23084W ............................... $7,000 (B) CIH 2188, 23046W ........................................... $47,500 (D) CIH 2188 w/30’ CIH 1010 Hdr, 23099W & 23100W ........ ........................................................................... $12,000 (H) CIH 2188, 23109W .......................................... $40,000 (W) CIH 2188, 23111W ......................................... $85,000 (B) CIH 2388, 23018W ........................................... $90,000 (B) CIH 2388, 23047W ......................................... $100,000 (F) CIH 2388 w/1015 Hdr, WUH211 .................... $142,000 (W) CIH 2388 w/30’ 1010 Hdr, 23066W &23067W ............... ........................................................................... $97,400 (F) CIH 2588, WIH319 ......................................... $195,000

w/CIH 1010 30’ Hd, WUH320 ............................. $8,000 w/CIH 1042 36’ Cpr Hd, WUH323 ................... $22,000 (F) CIH 6088, WUH312 ....................................... $215,000 (F) CIH 7010 w/36’ Grain Belt Hdr, WUH297 ..... $310,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH172 ........................................ $196,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH232 ....................................... $280,000 (D) CIH 8010, 23075W ........................................ $265,000 (D) CIH 8010, 23076W ........................................ $265,000 (W) CIH 8010, 23087W ....................................... $270,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH342 ....................................... $185,000 (F) CIH 8120, WUH298 ....................................... $330,000 (S) CIH 2388, ........................................................... $89,900 (S) CIH 7010, ......................................................... $240,000 (S) 08 CIH 7010, .................................................. $249,000 (S) 07 CIH 8010, .................................................. $249,000 (S) 06 CIH 8010, .................................................. $220,000 (S) MF 860, UC550 ..................................................... $9,500 (S) 2 Honeybee SP36 Hds, .............................. $59,500 (S) CIH 8230 PT Swthr, UC558 ......................... $8,500 (S) CIH 8120, UC564 ........................................... $299,000 (S) CIH 2188, UC565 ............................................. $69,500 (S) MacDon 973 Hd, UC566 .............................. $29,500 (S) CIH 2188, UC572 ............................................. $85,000 (S) NH 94C Hd, ..................................................... $45,000 (S) Honeybee 42GB Hd, ................................... $65,000 (S) Honeybee 42GB Hd, ................................... $71,000 (S) MacDon 963 Hd, ......................... Call for Pricing (S) MacDon D60 Hd, .......................................... $61,000 (S) Hondybee 40GB Hd, ..................................... 59,000 (S) Honeybee 3655, ............................ Call for Pricing (S) 3 CIH 1010 Hds, .......................... Call for Pricing (S) NH CR960, .................................................... $180,000

(W) 632 Bobcat, 20018W ........................................ $7,250 (H) 642B Bobcat w/Bkt, 20124W ........................... $7,500 (H) 743 Bobcat w/o Bkt, 20101W ............................ $8,500 (B) S130 Bobcat w/o Bkt, 20112W ....................... $18,995 (D) 753 Bobcat, 20083W ....................................... $19,000 (H) 753 Bobcat, 20085W ....................................... $12,000 (D) S150 Bobcat, 20120W .................................... $23,000 (D) S150 Bobcat w/BKT, BkT Bite, 20133W ....... $22,500 (D) S205 Bobcat, no Bkt, 20120W ....................... $23,000 (B) S205 Bobcat w/Bkt, 20146W ........................ $26,500 (D) S205 Bobcat w/Bkt, 20142W ......................... $25,000 (F) 863 Bobcat, WUT322 ...................................... $19,000 (W) 863 Bobcat, 20105W ..................................... $23,000 (W) 863 Bobcat, 20136W .................................... $18,000 (D) S330 Bobcat w/80” Bkt, 20094W ................... $43,000 (W) LS160 NH Skid 20109W ............................. $19,000 (D) 1825 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20128W .................... $10,000 (D) 1825B Case Skid w/Bkt 20129W ................. $14,000 (D) 1845 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20127W ................... $14,000 (F) 420 SSL Case Skid, WUT324 ..................... $23,000 (F) 435 SSL Case Skid, WUT341 ..................... $35,000 (D) 440 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20125W ...................... $34,000 (D) 440 C3 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20130W .............. $36,000 (D) 60XT Case Skid w/Bkt, 20131W ................. $22,000 (D) Skat Trak 1500D Skid, 20088W .............. $17,000 (D) 4800 Magnatrac Skid w/Bkt, Dzr, 20111W $6,000

Air Tanks/Carts (W) 7x36 Westfield w/16HP Briggs, 51034W ....... $2,100 (D) 7x51 Westfield w/220v Elec Mtr, 51053W ....... $2,500 (D) 8x41 Westfield, 51016W .................................. $4,500 (D) 8x46 Westfield, 51055W .................................. $3,500 (B) 8x52 SC Brandt, 51058W ............................... $2,100 (D) MK 8x51 Westfield Swg Agr, 51057W ... $2,500 (D) MK100x51 Westfield Swg Agr, 51054W $5,000 (D) 30’ Speedking PTO Belt Cvyr, 51036W $7,100 (W) 1535LP Brandt Cnvyr, 51010W ............. $12,500 (W) 1026 REM Grain Vac, 52096A ................. $6,500

Grain Carts

Grain Augers

(H) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52027W ............... $850 (W) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52030W .............. $800 (B) McMillin Hyd Post Dgr, 52022W .............. $1,295 (H) C1000SR Swath Roller, 520354W ................. $750 (D) 425 JD Lawn Tractor w/54” Mwr, 51” Brm, 19015W .................................................................

$6,950

WUM534 ..............................................................

$5,000

(F) 718K Grasshopper Lawn Tractor, (D) 721 Grasshopper Lawn Tractor,

(D) CIH Farmall 40, W80137 .................................. NEW (W) CIH Farmall 60, W80170 ................................. NEW (D) CIH Farmall 95, W80193 .................................. NEW (B) CIH Farmall 95, W80189 .................................. NEW (D) CIH 95U FWA, W80138 ..................................... NEW (D) CIH 105U FWA, W80160 .................................. NEW (B) CIH Puma 125 FWA, W80053 ........................ NEW w/L750 Ldr, W85038 ...................................... NEW (W) CIH Puma 165 FWA, W80112 ...................... NEW w/LX770 Ldr, W85140 .................................. NEW (D) CIH Puma 210, W80037 .................................... NEW w/L770 Ldr, W85031 ...................................... NEW (F) CIH Scout Ut Vehicle, WNM126 .................... NEW (D) CIH 72” Finish Mwr, W85133 ....................... NEW (F) CIH SCX100 16’ Pvt Tng, WNH526 ............ NEW (F) CIH HDX 182 Agr Hd, WNH553 ................. NEW (W) CIH WD1203 Swthr, W83050 ....................... NEW (W) CIH RB564 Rnd Blr, AW,TW, W83013 ........ NEW (W) CIH RB564 Rnd Blr, Ele Twn Nt, W83014 .. NEW (W) CIH SPX3330 SP Spryr, W85098 ............... NEW (F) CIH SPX3330 SP Spryr, WNH585 ................ NEW (W) CIH SRX160 134’ Wld Boom Spryr, W85043 ................................................................................. NEW (F) CIH 8120 Combine, WNC432 ......................... NEW (D) CIH 8120 Combine, W82055 .......................... NEW (W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82076 ......................... NEW (W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82078 ......................... NEW (W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82080 ......................... NEW (B) CIH 2142 35’ Drpr Hd, W82057 ................... NEW (B) CIH 2152 35’ Dpr Hd, W82024 ..................... NEW (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82062 ................... NEW (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82065 ................... NEW (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82050 ................... NEW (W) CIH 2152 45’ Drpr Hd, W82074 ................. NEW

Mowers

19016W ............................................................... $11,500

(B) ZTR Grizzly Dixon Lawn Mower,

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

$6,500

Skid Steers

Shredder

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

(G) - Glasgow (F) - Williston

.................

$6,500

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

$6,500

Round Balers

(F) 2008 Agco 5556A #38105B...............$19,000 (S) Case IH RB1563 #UH419..................$18,700 (F) 2012 Case IH RB564 #38111B..........$33,000 (D) 1996 Case IH 565T #38160W...............$6000 (B) 1998 John Deere 566 #38164W...........$6500 (D) 1995 New Holland 660 #38167W.........$5000 (S) 2002 New Holland 688 #B38117..........$9500 (W) 2009 New Holland BR7090 round baler. #38159W.............................................$12,500 (D) CIH Farmall 40, W80137 .................................. NEW (W) 2011 New Holland BR7090 round baler.

(W) CIH Farmall 60, W80170 ................................. NEW #38161W.............................................$24,500 (D) CIH Farmall 95, W80193 .................................. NEW (B)(H) CIH2009 Farmall W80189 ..................................

NEW New95,Holland BR7090 round baler.

(D) CIH 95U FWA, W80138 ..................................... NEW #38166W.............................................$24,500 (D) CIH 105U FWA, W80160 .................................. NEW Holland BR7090 round baler.

(B)(S) CIH2012 PumaNew 125 FWA, W80053 ........................

NEW #38118B.. ............................................$34,000 w/L750 Ldr, W85038 ...................................... NEW (W) Puma 165Holland FWA, W80112 ......................

NEW (S)CIH 2006 New BR770A round baler. w/LX770 Ldr, W85140 .................................. NEW #38114B.. . ...........................................$17,000 (D) CIH Puma 210, W80037 .................................... NEW (W)w/L770 2005 Ldr, New W85031 Holland BR780 round baler. ......................................

NEW (F) CIH Scout Ut Vehicle, WNM126 .................... NEW #38162W.............................................$10,000 (D)(D) CIH2006 72” Finish Mwr, W85133 ....................... NEW New Holland BR780A round baler.

(F) CIH SCX100 16’ Pvt Tng, WNH526 ............ NEW #38158W.............................................$16,000 (F) CIH HDX 182 Agr Hd, WNH553 ................. NEW

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stocking any system will initiate an earlier grazing crisis, so stock correctly.

Even when stocking rates are within the grazing plan, a plan that allows for the movement of cattle, with an option to reduce your cattle inventory up to 15 percent, should be developed for the mature cowherd. Two suggestions are offered.

For the first step, May is a month that cattle generally still are accessible for sorting, so sort and market all the cows not nursing a calf, including first-calf heifers. Remember that open cows are market cows, so write that on the barn wall. This should reduce the herd by 5 percent, but keep in mind that replacement first-calf heifers are not added.

The second step is to take a long, hard look at those cows that would be culled anyway in the fall. If the inventory is not in sync with the feed available, market those cows as cow-calf pairs and let someone else feed them. In this case, you also are not going to add first-calf heifer replacements.

The key to any drought management plan is to cull deeply because every cow left requires feed. “I wish I had marketed a few extra cows early” too often is mumbled when the dust blows. Following calving, those cows that are unsound, have poor udders, are poor or wild mothers, are ornery or have any other out-of-place notation in the calving book belong in this group. In

addition, go through the inventory and add 9-year-old or older cows to this group.

A goal for step two should be eliminating 10 percent of the cow herd. Accessibility to these cows is critical if precipitation fails to maintain grass growth. Start thinking today about how you could access these cows if needed. Remember that the key to implementing a stock-reduction plan is to have the cattle available to market. Having to round up the whole herd to pull out a few pairs delays the implementation of the plan and uses up valuable feed in the process.

From a practical standpoint, the producer now has a pending thought process to modify his or her cattle management or reduce the cow inventory.

No longer is a producer looking at one large, unmanageable herd. Instead, the producer has manageable subgroups of cattle that include 20 percent replacement heifers, 15 percent first-calf heifers, 5 percent dry cows, 10 percent dysfunctional or older cows and 50 percent mature cows.

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Box Elder Creek Reservoir sampling done in April

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) and community volunteers recently sampled Box Elder Creek Reservoir (Bolster Dam) on the outskirts of Plentywood as part of their continued commitment to the fisheries in the Plentywood area. The sampling identified many interesting findings, and a few concerns as well.

Region 6 fisheries biologists Tyler Haddix and Dave Fuller met with Plentywood community volunteers on the evening of April 14. Together, they set gill and trap nets, and also used electrofishing techniques to sample fish.

The electrofishing effort was hampered by murky water from spring runoff, which reduced visibility and likely lead to fewer fish being netted. However, the effort did provide good information on the numbers of common carp spawning in the upper portions of the reservoir near the inlet of Box Elder Creek. The crew observed around 18 large adult carp that were preparing to spawn. According to Haddix, “The numbers of adult carp that were observed were not alarming, which leads us to believe that they are not the culprit that has created poor recreational fishing opportunities over the past couple of years.”

On the morning of April 15, the crew pulled the gill and trap nets in some very blustery conditions. There were slightly mixed results from the netting effort. Last year, FWP had stocked walleye, northern pike, and rainbow trout in Box Elder Creek Reservoir. “Four gill nets and four trap nets did not capture any walleye or rainbow trout,” Haddix said, “and there were only a handful of northern pike that were likely part of last year’s stocking efforts.” However, the number of yellow perch that were captured in the gill and trap nets were a surprise.

While the numbers of perch were still low, they were the highest that FWP has observed in the last several years of sampling. Haddix noted, “With the lower predator (walleye and northern pike) numbers currently in the reservoir, it is possible that the perch will be even more successful in their spawning efforts this year.”

In addition to traditional game fish, thousands of black bullheads were captured in the gill and trap nets. While the majority of these fish were small, there were ample largeto-trophy sized black bullheads. “Community members looking to take kids fishing this summer may want to spend a little time fishing the bottom with a worm to see if their young anglers can catch a mess of these tasty little catfish,” said Haddix.

As a result of the spring 2015 sampling effort, FWP will again stock rainbow trout and walleye into the reservoir in 2015. Stocked rainbow trout numbers will increase from last year’s 5,100 to nearly 10,000, depending on availability.

FWP will also continue to stock walleye in 2015, but will make a decision on either increasing the number of walleye stocked, or the length at which they are stocked.

In addition to stocking more fish, FWP will be monitoring water quality parameters and zooplankton densities within Box Elder Creek Reservoir during 2015 to get a better sense of what may be negatively affecting game fish numbers.

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said Jones.

Small grain roots will eventually catch up to these nutrients, but winter wheat that is stressed due to drought and frost will take longer than normal to reach those nutrients.

Chloride and nitrate deficiencies will show up first on lower leaves, sulfate on upper leaves.

In addition, urea broadcast in the last 30 days may not have received enough moisture to convert to available nitrogen forms or be pushed down into the root zone.

Producers have a couple of options. The first is to wait for moisture and warmth.

“Applying nutrients that may already be in the soil but aren’t being taken up because of the dryness would be a waste,” Jones said.

If you’ve fertilized with nitrogen this winter or spring, and applied both sulfur and potash for potassium and chloride with your seed, then the nutrients are likely there but aren’t being taken up in large enough amounts by the plant roots because they’re stressed. Patience may be the best strategy in this case.

However, if you did not apply potash or sulfur, then a chloride or sulfur ‘rescue’ treatment may be warranted. Contact your county Extension agent or crop adviser about soil and tissue testing and to determine fertilizer options.

For more information on soil fertility, see Jones’s website http://landresources.montana.edu/soilfertility.

Soils clean and capture water

By K-State Research and Extension News Picture transitioning from a rural setting that includes woodlands, wildlife habitat and farms, to urban areas that consist of concrete, parking lots, streets and buildings. Rural land in a more natural state has the ability to soak up water in the soil more efficiently than urban areas with impervious surfaces that can lead to more runoff.

“Soil has a wonderful filtering capacity,” said Stacy Hutchinson, professor of biological and agricultural engineering at Kansas State University. “As water moves through the soil, pollutants such as heavy metals and excess nutrients bind to the soil’s surface and are removed from the water.”

Many of the pollutants that soil filters out of water are resources that can be used in other environments, Hutchinson said. For example, plants and microorganisms can use excess nutrients filtered out of the water and into the soil as a food source.

“The pollutants themselves tend to be similar between the rural and urban landscape, but what we see in the urban landscape is an increased amount of runoff that can generate more soil erosion,” she said. “Urban stream channels tend to be highly degraded due to excess water in the channel flowing at a much quicker pace.”

Studying landscapes in rural and urban areas is necessary to determine how soil and water – two required resources to sustain life – work together. Scientists know that soils serve as a natural remedy to purify water, and educating the public about this ties into the April theme for the 2015 International Year of Soils, “Soils Clean and Capture Water.”

Soils benefit all areas Hutchinson currently serves as interim director for KState’s Urban Water Institute, which was formed in 2011 to examine water issues in urban and urbanizing areas. She said because of changes to the landscape and the population density of urban areas, people here tend to manage water a bit differently.

“The Urban Water Institute was founded on the concepts of innovation, education and collaboration,” Hutchinson said.

“We research handling water in the urban environment and educate small children to our campus students. We have 60 faculty across our K-State campuses that collaborate with K-State Research and Extension to get this information out further across the state to protect our water system.”

A majority of the education surrounds understanding the development of economies based on the availability of water, she said, in addition to appreciating various treatment technologies for drinking water, storm water and wastewater.

DeAnn Presley, a K-State Research and Extension soil scientist, works with local health departments across Kansas in wastewater management. She said most Kansans are on municipal wastewater treatment systems, where a home’s sewer pipe connects to a sewer main on the street. But, individual wastewater treatment systems such as septic systems or lagoons are in place for an estimated 200,000 to 250,000 homes in Kansas.

“Soils are a critical part of on-site wastewater treatment systems,” Presley said. “The systems are all designed and sized based on soil characteristics.”

The main characteristics include the composition of the soil, or how much sand, silt and clay are available, as well as the structure of the soil.

“If the soil is well-structured, it can accept water,” Presley said. “For heavier textured soils, soils that have more clay, either a lagoon or alternative evaporation-based or drip system will be designed.”

“Lots of new subdivisions, for example, aren’t on a municipal wastewater treatment system,” she added. “It costs millions of dollars to create those municipal systems.

Under-sizing an onsite wastewater treatment system, or putting the wrong system in that eventually fails, is costly to a homeowner.”

On the rural side, Presley also works with farmers to improve the soil’s ability to capture water. One way is using cover crops, which are grown between cash crops such as wheat, corn, sorghum or soybeans.

Cover crops are destroyed at or before the cash crops are planted. Cover crops might include legumes such as alfalfa, red clover or cowpeas that tend to fix nitrogen composition in the soil. Others might include various grasses or vegetables such as turnips.

“Kansas can be a hot, dry place,” Presley said. “(Cover crops) shade the soil surface during our long summers, can reduce evaporation and keep moisture at the ground for cash crops.”

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By Alvaro Garcia, SDSU Extension Agriculture & Natural Resources Program Director treats a patient for a health problems the It is estimated that by 2050 the US will expectations are he or she will only treat the have a population of 402 million, 25.2% organ or system affected, and not use widegreater than today (U.N. 2015). In order to spectrum drugs “just in case”. Similarly, feed this population and sustain the counprecision agriculture can be considered a try’s economy through commodities extoolbox of measures, and practices that lead ports, agricultural output needs to increase to rational, precise, and optimum manageby a similar amount by that year. These ment of the fields. figures are projections based on current Most agricultural recommendations of population and food production dynamics. the past were done considering farms as a Significant changes in any of these two uniform unit. With individual farms growparameters can accelerate or slowdown ing in size the likelihood of them showing these trends. From what is currently being different areas within fields has increased. experienced globally it seems population Treating them as a unit can result in exgrowth will maintain if not increase momencessive use of fertilizers, pesticides, and tum. During the last decade cereal grains herbicides, and losses in potential producproduction in the world seems to be fairly tivity. Different areas merit “site specific” aligned with utilization (Figure 1). Any recommendations to optimize resources, disruption in cereal grain production in the yield and profitability. Using chemicals at food-producing nations (i.e. climate chalonly the minimum necessary concentrations lenges) will challenge global food security. and only where warranted, reduces also the possibility of environmental contamination.

Modern changes in the world of electronics and remote monitoring have made some of these changes possible. The use of Global Positioning System (GPS) for example allows farmers to map their fields with precision; even subdivide them into single acre plots that can be managed independently. The Geographic Information System (GIS) consists of a computer that captures, stores, checks, and displays data GIS. Figure 1. During the last decade cereal grains related to different positions on the field production in the world seems to be fairly aligned surface located with the GPS. This enables farmers to analyze and understand patterns Today’s US population is very urbanized, and relationships more easily. Today, GPS with 81% as of 2014 residing in cities and and GIS are coupled with sensors, monitors suburbs, compared to 54% in the rest of the and controllers for different pieces of the world. This detachment of the population agricultural equipment. from agriculture has oftentimes resulted Precision Agriculture: The process in increased questioning of technologies Precision agriculture goes beyond the that attempt to boost food production. Agpurchasing of high-tech equipment. As ricultural advances of the 1960’s involved mentioned is a toolbox of practices that research in genetics, plant breeding, plant is combination of information acquired pathology, entomology, agronomy, soil from the field and the response of the science, and cereal technology. It was crops respond to management practices. through the work of Midwest native NorThe process starts with a soil analysis for man Borlaug “father of the Green Revolunutrient content early in the spring, right tion”, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, before planting. Farmers today can select the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the crop genetics from a wide array of hardy to Congressional Gold Medal, that agriculhigh-yield, developed to better fit a specific tural production increased and saved from environment. Choosing the right varieties starvation over a billion people, one third of to plant is critical since it is less expensive the world population at that time. Borlaug and more environmentally sound to adapt always advocated for the need to increase the crop genetics to the environment than crop yields to reduce deforestation. Agriculto modify the latter. tural economists labeled this the “Borlaug Once planting starts variable seeding hypothesis”: To increase the productivity rates can be used across a field that can also of agriculture on the best farmland to help be accompanied with different fertilizer control deforestation by reducing the derecommendation (variable rate applicamand for new farmland. He also went as far tion: VRA) according to soil test results. In as to remind agricultural scientists of their modern planting equipment the farmer can moral obligation to warn the public that pre-program this variable seeding rate. Afglobal food insecurity will not disappear ter the plants emerge the fields are scouted without new technologies, and that ignoring searching for problems (i.e. weeds, pests, this would lead to global food insecurity etc.) which are loaded into a GIS which and make future solutions more difficult to then compares it to other data. Through the achieve. Although referenced deforestation results of these periodic evaluations the of certain parts of the world the same can be farmer decides if the specific site requires said about the Upper Midwest grasslands as application of variable rate of chemicals. an ecosystem that needs to be maintained.

This functionality of precision agriculture For this to happen there is a need to rely on is critical since it permits to use the right production systems that pay special attenamounts of chemicals at the right locations tion to agricultural sustainability. From this within a field which results not only in savperspective “precision agriculture” seems to ings, but also in less environmental impact. be positioning itself as a modern answer to Until a few years ago monitoring yields this challenge. was exclusively performed by weight once Precision Agriculture: New way of the crop was harvested. Modern yield comfarming bines use sensors to monitor grain flow rate Crop fields can be thought of as a living and speed of the equipment. This informaorganism, they exchange oxygen and carbon tion combined with the location from the dioxide, have specific nutrient requirements GPS, creates a yield map within a GSI. and deficiencies, and there’s the potential to contract diseases. When a physician CONTINUED ON PAGE C8

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By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service tain some trans fat, be sure to stay within When I was a toddler, my aunt often the serving size listed. That will help you picked me up and took me out to eat at eat a minimal amount of trans fat. our local cafe. I chose the same menu item Here’s the good news for egg lovers: whether we went out for breakfast, lunch or Eggs do not contain trans fat. If you like an afternoon snack. fried eggs, use a nonstick pan and you will “I’ll have trampled ‘oggs’ and totes,” I not add any calories from added fat, either. said to the waitress. I was about 2 years Add veggies to your eggs for a nutrition old at the time, and I am sure I was proud boost. to order my own food. The waitress and my Eggs are one of the most versatile, ecoaunt grinned at each other, and they didn’t nomical and nutritious foods available. need to call in a translator to decipher my They are an excellent source of easily dibaby talk. gested protein, and they are low in sodium Before long, my plate of scrambled eggs unless you salt them heartily. Having a with a side of toast arrived at our table. protein-rich egg in the morning, whether “Are you having trampled ‘oggs’ today?” it is hard-cooked, poached, scrambled or she would ask as we opened the door and otherwise cooked, helps you feel full longer entered the restaurant. Of course, I was. throughout the morning.

Although I have a vague memory of Eggs also are one of the eye-healthy these early restaurant experiences, I heard foods. Egg yolks get their gold-yellow color the story many times as I was growing up. from a natural pigment in the carotenoid When I was a teenager, the story brought family. The pigment lutein literally feeds vivid pink to my cheeks when it was relayed our eyes. The macula lutea (yellow spot) to my friends. in the back of our eye needs nourishment Eventually I learned how to pronounce from our diet. Along with eggs, foods such my food choices a little better. I still enjoy as spinach, kale, orange peppers, corn and eggs, especially the scrambled variety. several other brightly colored vegetables I never gave up eggs, even when the 190 have been shown to reduce our risk for milligrams of cholesterol in an average egg macular degeneration. was a nutrition villain in my early days as For more information about nutrition a college nutrition student. More recent and eyes, be sure to visit www.ndsu.edu/ nutrition guidance has softened the rules boomers. Several eye health resources are about eggs. provided on our website, and you can sign As a result of ongoing research, we now up for a free monthly e-newsletter. know that the cholesterol in eggs, termed Here’s a novel way to enjoy eggs. These “dietary cholesterol,” does not appear to miniature omelets made in a muffin tin will raise our blood cholesterol significantly. An be a welcome treat in the morning. They egg a day is considered OK for healthy peowere a big hit among taste testers when my ple. However, be sure to follow the advice of students tried the recipe in our food lab. I alyour health-care provider, especially if you most like these more than “trampled” eggs. have diabetes or another chronic disease.

Egg Muffins If you are looking to make a dietary 15 eggs change, pay attention to the “trans” fat and 1/2 cup milk “saturated” fat in your diet. Trans fat is the 1/2 tsp. ground mustard “nutrition villain” these days because it is 1/2 tsp. garlic salt linked to increasing our risk for heart dis1 c. grated low-fat cheese ease more than any other food component.

1 3/4 c. chopped vegetables of your choice The process of hydrogenation converts (red pepper, broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms, liquid oils to solid fats, and trans fat is tomatoes, onion or green onion) formed in the process. The word “trans” Optional: diced Canadian bacon, lean refers to the chemical structure. Solid ham or crumbled cooked turkey sausage shortenings used in bakery goods and snack foods are among the greatest contributors of Preheat the oven to 375 F. Spray muffin trans fats in our diet. tin with nonstick cooking spray. In the botWe need to minimize trans fat in our diet tom of each muffin tin, layer diced meat because it raises bad cholesterol (LDL) (if using), cheese and 2 tablespoons of the levels but lowers good cholesterol (HDL) vegetable mixture. Note: If adding meat levels in our blood. and vegetables, add 1 tablespoon of meat Consumers are getting savvy about trans and only 1 tablespoon of veggies. In a large fat and they are looking for it on labels. bowl, break the eggs and add in the milk and Many foods are labeled “zero trans fat” or seasoning. Whisk to combine. Pour eggs “trans fat free.” Be aware that trans fat may into the muffin tin until it is three-fourths not show up on nutrition facts labels. If the full. Bake 25 to 35 minutes until muffins amount of trans fat per serving is less than have risen and are slightly browned and 0.5 gram, the package can say it contains set. Muffins will keep for several days in “zero trans fat” due to the rounding rules the refrigerator. These can be frozen, but for allowed in food labeling laws. best results, thaw in the refrigerator overLook for the terms “hydrogenated” and night, then reheat for one to two minutes in “partially hydrogenated” on ingredient a microwave oven. statements located near the nutrition facts Makes 15 muffins. Each muffin has 100 labels. These terms indicate that “trans fat” calories, 6 grams (g) of fat, 2 g of carbomay be present, even if it doesn’t show up hydrate, 7 g of protein and 140 milligrams on the nutrition facts label. of sodium.

If you learn that your favorite foods con-

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By combining yield maps, soil test data, chemicals applied, and other information, farmers can prepare site specific optimum recommendations. This allows the assessment of variable yield results throughout the field to determine what has worked and what not during the current season or even helps select plant varieties that perform better in that particular environment. Learning to use these technologies is important, but even

more important is to know how to apply the information obtained this year, to optimize production in the next. This information helps farmers and agricultural consultant alike understand that fields differ in soil types, topography, water needs, and microclimates. After carefully evaluating the variability within a field then the farmer can use the yield map to confirm what was suspected and make amendments for future crops.

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IANR retiring faculty

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR for agriculture in the Panhandle and across Alan Baquet – Agricultural EconomNebraska. ics, Center for Grassland Studies Laurie Hodges – Agronomy and HorAlan’s positive attitude, as well as his ticulture extensive experience in various university An extension vegetable specialist and teaching and administrative positions, has scientist who worked attentively to serve been a great asset to both the University an underrepresented array of producers for and State of Nebraska; plus he has taken more than 2 decades. a relatively young PGA Accredited Golf Kenneth Hubbard – School of Natural Management program to be one of the best Resources in the country.

Ken Hubbard joined UNL in 1981 and as James Brandle – School of Natural a professor of applied climate science in the Resources School of Natural Resources, he was able Jim Brandle joined University of Nebrasto underpin accuracy issues in monitoring ka-Lincoln (UNL) in 1975 and as a profesand quality control of weather data, the use sor of forestry in the School of Natural of data in modeling, and the education of Resources, his main research emphasis has planners and decision makers on the use of been the role of woody plants in agricultural decision tools. systems, particularly windbreaks and their Rita Kean – Textiles, Merchandiseffects on all aspects of crop production. ing and Fashion Design Dennis Conley – Agricultural EconomDr. Rita Kean brought a very high level ics of intellectual curiosity, vision, inspiration, Dennis Conley was instrumental in dedication and innovation to her teaching furthering agribusiness education at the as well as to the administration that she did University of Nebraska-Lincoln though his as Chair of the Dept. of Textiles, Clothing research and teaching in demand and price & Design, Interim Dean of the College of analysis, risk management and agribusiness Human Resources and Family Sciences, and management, and the establishment of a UNL Dean of Undergraduate Studies, over graduate agribusiness program. the course of her academic career.

Patricia Crews – Textiles, MerchandisMark Kuzila – School of Natural Reing and Fashion Design sources Over the course of her more than thirty Mark Kuzila joined UNL in 1975 and has years here at UNL Dr. Patricia Crews has served as director of the School of Natural distinguished herself in every dimension of Resources, director of the Conservation her appointment –in teaching, in research, and Survey Division, and professor of soil in administration, and in service, though science whose research involves the study her proudest achievement, and arguably her of soil genesis and morphology. greatest contribution to the campus and NeDavid Marx – Statistics braska communities, was the establishment Dr. David Marx came to the Univerof the International Quilt Study Center in sity of Nebraska in 1989 to develop the what was then the Department of Textiles, Department of Biometry (now part of the Clothing and Design in 1997.

Department of Statistics) and also directed Carolyn Pope Edwards – Psychology the dissertations of the first several doctoral Carolyn Pope Edwards’ advanced unstudents to graduate from the Department derstanding about young children’s deof Statistics. velopment, learning, and education across Allan McCutcheon – Statistics cultures and countries; playing a key role in Allan McCutcheon, Donald O. Clifton making early childhood a university-wide Chair of Survey Science, founded the UNL priority.

Gallup Research Center and the Survey Dean Eisenhauer – Biological Systems Research and Methodology M.S. and Ph.D. Engineering programs at the University of NebraskaDuring his 39½ year career at UNL, Lincoln.

Dr. Eisenhauer focused on education and James Merchant – School of Natural applied research in agricultural hydrology Resources and irrigation and had a passion for serving Jim Merchant joined UNL in 1989 and undergraduate and graduate students and the had served as director and associate director University’s Extension clientele. of the Center for Advanced Land ManagePatricia Fairchild – Agricultural Leadment Information Technologies; as profesership, Education and Communication, sor of geography, his research primarily 4-H Youth Development focused on applications of remote sensing Dr. Fairchild led the Nebraska 4-H curand GIS in natural resources management riculum development process and was reand environmental assessment. He passed sponsible for reaching thousands of young away on February 27, 2015. people nationwide with hands-on, age apMerlyn Nielsen – Animal Science propriate learning experiences in content Over the past 40 years Dr. Nielsen has areas including entrepreneurship, amphibimpacted the lives of hundreds of students, ians, and landscaping. livestock producers and colleagues by his Patricia Freeman – School of Natural teaching, research and sincere effort to conResources nect on a personal level.

Trish Freeman joined UNL in 1981 and Anne Parkhurst – Statistics has served as curator of zoology for the Professor Anne Parkhurst’s over 45 University of Nebraska State Museum and years of contributions to UNL include the as a professor with the School of Natural development of statistical procedures such Resources whose papers on natural history as hysteresis to characterize dynamic sysand functional morphology continue to be tems and predict both human and animal downloaded in high numbers on a regular well-being, establishing an independent basis. statistics department, advancing a supportGary Hergert – Agronomy and Hortiive environment for international students, culture, Panhandle Research and Extenand warming the chilly climate for women sion Center in academics.

Significant career spanning decades of Marilynn Schnepf – Nutrition and recognition as a nationally and internationHealth Sciences ally recognized soil fertility specialist and Marilynn Schnepf retires after 25 years an outstanding mentor and model for colof service to UNL that included 20 years leagues, clients, faculty and staff resulting in tremendous positive long-term impact CONTINUED ON PAGE C12

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Paul Bunyan Day

When : Always June 28th Paul Bunyan Day is a giant of a day. Paul Bunyan was a gigantic lumberjack of American Folklore. According out folklore, Paul Bunyan and his blue ox “Babe” lived and travelled around country. He is best known for his logging feats.

Paul Bunyan is “credited” with many deeds. Among his more legendary feats: He created logging in the U.S. He scooped out the great lakes to water Babe, his ox.

He cleared the entire states of North and South Dakota for farming.

He trained ants to do logging work. They were, of course, Carpenter Ants.

Babe’s large footprints created Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes.

Celebrate Paul Bunyan Day in a giant way. Learn more about Paul and his tales. Spread the tales around. They are best told by word of mouth around a campfire.

Note: The correct spelling of his name is “Paul Bunyan”.

Some references have him spelled as Paul Bunyon”.

The Origin of Paul Bunyan Day: French Canadians were believed to have originated Paul Bunyan during the Papineau rebellion of 1837. While he may have been created in Canada, Paul Bunyan quickly became a huge American legend. Many of the tales of Paul Bunyan originated in lumberjack industry and logging communities.

Like all good folklore, it was passed from generation to generation by word of mouth. Over campfires, his legend grew, and tales were created. Written tales emerged in the early 1900’s.

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Washington State University’s undergraduate Dairy Challenge Team won first-place honors and $200 scholarships at the North American challenge. From left are Joe Britt, Megan Cihak, Landon Macy, advisor John Swain and Kelby Stadt. Courtesy photo.

Four students used working knowledge from the Washington State University (WSU) Animal Sciences program to win first place at the North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge, held April 9 to 11 in Syracuse, New York.

As the WSU Dairy Challenge team, Joseph Britt, Megan Cihak, Landon Macy and Kelby Stadt solved problems on a working dairy farm to win the top rank, Platinum. Each teammate received a $200 scholarship.

The team competed against 270 fellow college students, touring farms, questioning owners and presenting recommendations on nutrition, animal health, financial management, and other factors. A panel of judges, including farmers, veterinarians and finance specialists, weighed their decisions and selected winners.

All four teammates are seniors in the Department of Animal Science. All are past or present members of CUDS, the Cooperative University Dairy Students club, with work experience from the WSU Knott Dairy Farm, classes, clubs and summer jobs.

Veterans of past Dairy Challenges, they knew exactly what to do at Syracuse.

“We didn’t spend a lot of time on smaller issues,” said Cihak. “We went to the farm, found our three biggest issues, and said, ‘Here we go,’” focusing on udder infection, reproduction and cows in early stages

of lactation.

Preparation was crucial for the team.

One of their biggest challenges was making time in a busy senior-year schedule to visit dairies and practice presentation skills.

“It took the whole team to keep each other focused, schedule trips together and buckle down so we could be ready for New York,” Macy said.

“This win is a culmination of all four years of schooling,” said Britt.

“We have proven that we have what it takes to work in the industry,” added Stadt.

The WSU team is coached by John Swain, an instructor and manager of the university’s Knott Dairy Farm, and animal sciences professor Larry Fox. Swain “put in a lot of time during our four years to coach us and groom our team, and you could tell he was proud of us,” said Macy. “To get this one for him felt great.”

“This is a huge accomplishment for the students, their coaches and our department, college and university,” said Margaret Benson, chair of the Department of Animal Sciences. “Our team’s performance is evidence that our students’ education prepares them well to address relevant industry challenges.

Learn more about Animal Sciences at WSU at http://www.ansci.wsu.edu.

Learn more about the North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge at http:// www.dairychallenge.org.

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Timely rains help stabilize global wheat conditions

By Casey Chumrau, USW Market Analyst What were serious concerns about wheat production in key growing areas around the world have eased somewhat in the last few months thanks to timely rainfall. The northern hemisphere’s winter crop is maturing and spring seeding is underway, while southern hemisphere farmers are seeding their winter crops. On May 12, USDA released its World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates <http://www. usda.gov/oce/commodity/wasde/> report with the first forecast for the 2015/16 marketing year.

Bloomberg reported that April rains might have saved a significant part of the 2015/16 U.S. HRW crop, especially in Texas, Oklahoma and most of Kansas. The news service quoted David Schemm, Sharon Springs, Kansas, farmer and NAWG officer, saying this will probably be his best crop in four years. Farmers in Pacific Northwest are concerned about how dry conditions to date will affect their soft white (SW) crop, but any rain that comes would help boost yield potential for the entire 2015/16 SW crop.

As of May 3, winter wheat crop conditions are stable and spring planting is well ahead of average. USDA reported 75 percent of the intended spring acres as planted, well above the five-year average of just 40 percent. The crop needs additional moisture to reach its full potential. The International Grains Council (IGC) expects 2015/16 U.S. production to rebound by 7 percent to 59.0 million metric tons (MMT), which would be greater than the five-year average of 57.5 MMT. Canadian farmers are just starting to plant spring wheat.

Seeding conditions are much more favorable than the past two years when excessive moisture delayed planting. According to a survey, Canadian farmers intend to plant more wheat this year than in 2014. StatsCanada expects total planted area to reach 9.91 million hectares (24.8 million acres), up from 9.52 million hectares (23.8 million acres) last year. That includes 2.2 million hectares (5.5 million acres) of durum, which would be a 16 percent jump from last year due to high durum prices and low stocks. Winter wheat this year covers 506,000 hectares (1.27 million acres), or 5 percent of the total estimated wheat area. Winter wheat planted area is lower this year after a late soybean harvest prevented farmers from planting before cold weather set in.

IGC predicts total 2015/16 Canadian wheat production will reach 30.0 MMT, which would be up from 29.3 MMT last year and the fourth largest crop on record.

The top EU wheat producing countries also saw timely rains, putting an end to a month-long dry spell that threatened to stress the wheat crop. In fact, the EU’s crop monitor raised its yield forecast for soft (non-durum) wheat due to good soil moisture. In its first 2015/16 projection, IGC predicted another large EU crop of 148 MMT, down 5 percent from last year’s record but still well above the five-year average.

Analysts say that France, the EU’s top wheat producer, could come close to record output of 38.0 MMT. The country planted the most wheat acres in 80 years and traders expect above-average yields. Germany’s farm cooperatives expect a 4 percent decline in production in 2015/16 to 26.7 MMT, but additional rain could help the country reach last year’s unusually high mark.

Rains also helped replenish low soil moisture in the Black Sea region and warm temperatures have allowed early spring planting. ICG predicts more total winter wheat planted area, but high input costs and lower local currency values will likely cut spring wheat seeding. Production concerns persist in the southern region of Russia, the country’s main wheat producing area, where a very dry fall season affected a significant portion of the winter crop. Ukraine’s Agrarian Policy and Food Ministry expects total winter wheat, which averages 90 percent of Ukraine’s production, to yield 22.9 MMT. IGC is less optimistic, predicting a 19 percent decline to 20.0 MMT from record yields in 2014/15.

Planting is just beginning for the 2015/16 crop in the southern hemisphere. Soils in Australia are slightly drier than last year. IGC expects Australian planted area to be similar to last year’s 13.9 million hectares (34.8 million acres). With average yields, production would be 14 percent greater than last year at 27.0 MMT compared to the 5-year average of 25.8 MMT. Recent rains in Argentina boosted soil moisture just in time to begin planting. However, ongoing political issues that supported large carry-over supplies and poor returns the past few years may put farmers on a detour away from planting wheat. IGC predicts a 13 percent decline in planted area to 4.6 million hectares (11.5 million acres).

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16 new lettuce breeding lines from ARS

By Sharon Durham, Agricultural Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists in California have developed 16 new lettuce breeding lines. Lettuce production in the United States is concentrated mostly in California and Arizona, where it is grown year-round.

Salinas, California, in fact, is often referred to as “the salad bowl of the nation.”

In field, greenhouse and laboratory experiments, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) plant geneticists Ivan Simko, Ryan Hayes, and Beiquan Mou, and plant pathologist Carolee T. Bull, all in the Crop Improvement and Protection Research Unit in Salinas, California, developed and tested the performance and resistance of the new lettuce breeding lines. These lines, now available to plant breeders, include 6 icebergs, 4 romaines, and 6 leaf lettuces. The Salinas researchers collaborated with Yaguang (Sunny) Luo, a research food technologist at the Food Quality Laboratory in Beltsville, Maryland, for testing of the lines, including postharvest evaluations of lettuce quality; size and shape of the heads; size, shape, and texture of the leaves; and core length.

ARS is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief intramural scientific research agency.

The research group’s goal is to develop and release lettuce lines with combined resistance to pests and diseases and with as many different traits as possible that are advantageous to producers and consumers. Of the six iceberg lettuce lines, five are suitable for salad-blend and whole-head markets, according to Simko. The one iceberg line not suitable for these markets can instead be used in breeding programs as a donor of genes for resistance to downy mildew, bacterial leaf spot and Verticillium wilt.

According to Simko, two of the romaine lettuce lines are appropriate for salad-blend, spring-mix and whole-head production. One of the other lines can’t be used for freshcut products because it decays rapidly after processing, but it is suitable for the whole-head market. Each of these three breeding lines has resistance to dieback, a plant disease to which most of the currently grown romaine cultivars are susceptible.

Each of the six leaf-lettuce breeding lines is acceptable for commercial production as a salad blend or spring mix.

Three could also be used for whole-plant production, and two lines demonstrated very high field resistance to downy mildew, according to Simko.

This research was also supported by the California Leafy Greens Research Program and the California Department of Food and Agriculture Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.

Limited samples of the lettuce seeds are available for distribution to those interested in conducting research or commercial production.

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Again assuming average yields, production would fall 10 percent from last year to 12.5 MMT, just below the 5-year average of 13.0 MMT. Overall, IGC expects global production to fall from a record 721 MMT set in 2014/15 to 705 MMT, which would be the third highest on record. Record wheat supplies have depressed prices throughout 2014/15 and the USDA estimates will help determine if that trend might continue. As the situation stands now, it appears that world wheat supplies will be abundant again in 2015/16.

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NDSU Research Foundation warns of illegal grain sales

By NDSU Extension Service Elgin-ND, a North Dakota State University (NDSU)developed hard red spring wheat, is becoming a popular variety in the U.S. because of its high yield and quality potential. However, some U.S. seedsmen and others may be approaching farmers/entities in Canada to try to sell certified seed of Elgin-ND in Canada or have been approached by farmers or entities in Canada in an effort to buy Elgin-ND seed to plant in Canada.

Elgin-ND is owned by the NDSU Research Foundation (NDSURF) and is protected by PVP (Plant Variety Protection) in the U.S. Because of the ownership and protection, Elgin-ND only can be sold as a class of certified seed and by variety name. Also, seeds cannot be exported or imported (directly or indirectly) without the approval of NDSURF. FP Genetics Inc. is the sole and exclusive licensee and distributor of Elgin-ND in Canada, so seed exports into Canada must be completed through FP Genetics, Inc. “U.S. seedsmen or other parties are in violation of NDSURF’s PVP rights if they sell or transfer seeds to any Canadian entity other than through FP Genetics Inc.,” says Dale Zetocha, NDSURF executive director. “This includes seed or grain of any nature or classification that is exported into Canada and converted to seed after it crosses the border or seed that is mislabeled as another variety until after it crosses the border.”

It is an infringement of NDSURF’s PVP rights to export or import (directly or indirectly) seeds without NDSURF’s written permission to any country outside of the U.S. Under the law, the exporter or importer very likely would be subject to penalties.

“NDSURF will prosecute any known infringement of its PVP rights,” Zetocha says. “Anyone violating the export, import or unauthorized sale of Elgin-ND hard red spring wheat could face triple damages. Also, violators are subject to the collection of attorney fees, other costs and harvested material. The court could, upon request, order the infringer to immediately cease the growing and/or sale of all NDSURFprotected varieties.”

Producers who are approached to sell Elgin-ND seed in Canada by anyone other than a FP Genetics Inc. representative should contact Ron Weik at (306) 791-1045.

What are the indirect effects of watching TV?

It is important to limit TV viewing, not just because of what children watch, but because of how it takes their time away from other activities. When our children watch hours of TV, they have less time for other important activities like reading, spending time with their friends and family, getting exercise, playing outdoors, or getting enough sleep.

Watching TV doesn’t burn calories and it doesn’t help children develop an imagination, which Albert Einstein said “is more important than knowledge.” That’s why kids who watch a lot of TV tend to have lower reading scores, are more overweight, and don’t do as well in school. Even if your children are very smart, they might be even smarter (or more physically fit, or more relaxed) if they watched less TV. Children who watch two hours of TV or more on week nights–even children as young as two–have more body fat than children who watch less TV. And the more TV a child watches on week nights, the more likely they will be overweight, have high cholesterol and smoke as an adult.

Exactly why do kids who watch TV tend to be overweight? Maybe they are eating more of the sodas and fattening foods that they see advertised on TV, or maybe they are getting less exercise. Some kids like to eat snacks or meals while watching TV, which is a habit that is hard to break (so make it a rule: no eating while watching TV). And perhaps parents who give in to their children’s demands to watch more TV are also more likely to give in to their children’s demands for fast food and candy. Whatever the reason, if you care about your children’s health, limit the number of hours they spend watching TV every day. Also, think about what other fun activities you can encourage family members to do to keep them from turning into “couch potatoes.” ##### The weather can make a farmer look mighty smart, or mighty dumb.

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By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk county extension, Minnesota The dry windy weather is a good reminder of the importance of trees and windbreaks. This tip is provided by Gary Wyatt, UM Extension educator in agroforestry, and offers greater insight into the value of trees on agricultural land and American Ag Series how you can become involved in future research.

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Researcher John Kort of Canada compiled 50 worldwide windbreak studies conducted from 1934 to 1984.

The distance is measured in units of the height of the windbreak, and results show that, as expected, yields are hampered out 1 to 1-1/2 times the height. But yields steadily increased out from the windbreak 6 to 12 times the height. This means that 40-foot tall trees, yields suffer 40 to 60 feet away from the windbreak, but they benefit an area about 500 feet out, or roughly 12 times the height of the trees. This world study found that, within the protected zone of the windbreak, spring wheat yields increased an average of 8%, corn by 12%, soybeans by 13%, and winter wheat by 23%. The percent of these benefits would likely surprise Hours: Mon. -- Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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World Sauntering Day

When: Always June 19th World Sauntering Day is a day to saunter here and there, wherever you go.

You can spend your life walking through life, jogging through life, or being dragged through life. But, life is far more enjoyable, if you saunter through it. Its doubly true if you saunter with a friend or loved one.

Sauntering is not a walk, jog, trot, or run.

Sauntering is a form of strolling. Sauntering is a very casual, yet stylish, form of movement from point A to Point B. The dictionary defines sauntering as walking along slowly, happily and aimlessly. Now, doesn’t this

sound like a grand way to get around?

On World Sauntering Day, practice your sauntering technique. Saunter everywhere you go.

The Origin of World Sauntering Day: This day was created in the 1970’s by W. T. Rabe at Mackinac Island, Michigan while he was the Public Relations Director for a hotel on the island. Rabe was well known for his publicity stunts. ##### “I’m desperately trying to figure out why kamikaze pilots wore helmets.”

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JUNE 2015 BACKLOT SALE – ON USED ROUND BALERS All Units have been inspected • All units are operational, but need minor repairs All units are sold “AS IS WHERE IS” • CNH Capital Financing available with credit approval 2008 NEW HOLLAND BR780

5x6 bales. Wide pickup with twine and MESH WRAP. 13,592 bales. Needs top rear roller. Makes a decent bale, but belts will travel to the left side and flip over. Must take hay in on left side until belt straightens out, otherwise works OK. Strictly as is................................... $1800

2004 NEW HOLLAND BR780

5x6 baler with gathering wheels and only 12,027 bales. Ready to bale but needs a few minor repairs to make it really good.

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2002 NEW HOLLAND 688

The king of the new era of round balers.

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Fair unit and well worth the money at......

................................. $2876. Consignment

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5x6 round baler. Consignment baler. Customer says it makes really nice square shouldered bales. Gathering wheels. Fair shape. Great buy at...................... $3958

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USED EQUIPMENT

CNH Low Rate Financing Available on Qualifying Used Units

1998 CASE IH 8825 H.P.

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Very clean unit with just one season’s use. Twine and MESH wrap, Premium package, wide pickup, 21.5x16.1 big flotation tires. Get high production and low rate finance OAC. Book says $38,708.................. MVE Price just $32,693

100 hp, hydrostatic drive. Comes with 21-ft. shiftable draper header. Cummins disel with turbo. Only 1500 hours.................... .................. and priced to sell at $22,975

2009 CASE IH RB 564

Build the best square shouldered bales up to 2000 lbs. Equipped with twine and mesh, wide pickup with hydraulic lift. Very well cared for one owner baler. Books says $24,745........................

........................MVE Price $19,734 SAVE $5011

2013 CASE IH MAXXUM 125

2014 CASE IH RB 564 PREMIUM BALER

“Make the Best Bales.” Only 1841 bales on this top of the line Premium baler. 5x6 bales up to 2000 lbs, 5 bar pickup with rubber mounted tines for more capacity, hydarulic pick up lift, and best of all - tried and true MESHWRAP and twine baling. Book says $38,708............MVE price just $32,963.

With L765 self level loader/grapple, MFWD, 16x16 SPS transmission, electronic 3-point, 540/1000 PTO, 3 remotes, heavy duty front axle, CCLS hydraulic system with 30 gmp for remotes, deluxe cab with Hi-Vis roof panel, 3 mid mount valves for loader, and one stick loader control. Only 784 hours with Factory and Extended WARRANTY. Books for $100,989............. MVE Price $91,956

2004 CASE IH RBX 562

Really well maintained one owner 5x6 baler with MESH WRAP. Reliable Super Sweep pickup with gathering wheels. If you are looking for a reliable mesh wrap baler that’s less than 20% of new, this is your unit. Book says $14,291. SAVE $5127..................

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2013 CASE IH FARMALL 75C WITH L620 LOADER

MFWD, Deluxe cab, 60 PTO hp., 12x12 Power Shuttle transmission, 3-point, 540 PTO, 2 mid mount valve with joystick. Balance of factory warranty plus PPP. Book says $48,983.................... ...................................... MVE Price $43,893

1978 JOHN DEERE 2840

2008 MORRIS 1400 HAYHIKER

With JD 145 loader/grapple, 80 PTO hp, year around cab, 540/1000 PTO, 3-point, 2 remotes, great rubber..................... ...........................Priced to move $14,463

Good straight one owner unit that loads, hauls, and unloads 14 (5x6) bales.................. Priced right at $23,560

2014 MODERN AG PREDATOR

7-ft. rotary cutter, never been used, super heavy duty brush cutter, 140 hp gearbox, 31/2” capacity, dual tail wheels, 3-point mount. These units are “Bulletproof”.................................... ....................................... Priced right $5839

2012 LAND PRIDE RCP 2660

78” cut, 3-point mount, PTO drive, used very little.Consigned for.................................................................. $2600

5-ft. boom mower with PTO drive, self contained hydraulic pump, 3-point mount, used only 1 year. Ideal for ditch banks and those hard to get at places.

Consigned for ............................................. $10,329

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Technology will drive dairy industry progress

By J.W. Schroeder, Dairy Specialist, NDSU Extension Service Technology and increased access to data are enabling dairy farmers to make smarter day-to-day decisions to improve cow health, production and on-farm efficiencies.

Precision dairy farming is the general name given to this technology that measures and analyzes physiological, behavioral and production indicators in individual animals.

Here are some examples of precision dairy in action: • Automated calf feeders provide nutrition for calves several times a day, adjusting for the calves’ age and enabling the cow to eat anytime. With a computer’s help, the farmer receives up-to-the-minute reports about each calf. Automated feeders can help calves grow faster and stay healthier because of precise diet delivery, which means the farmers can spend more time observing and tending to the calves’ other needs.

• Milk yield recording systems provide individual animal data, including the amount of milk produced at each milking, trends in daily milk production and milk components such as protein. Using this early detection information, dairy farmers can spot changes in animal routine that may be related to their health or changes in feed intake, giving caretakers an opportunity to detect issues that otherwise might not be apparent.

• Automated milking systems reduce the labor required to milk cows. The cows decide when they want to be milked and move freely around the barn without human intervention.

Computer-controlled equipment identifies the cow, sanitizes the udder, gently collects the milk and releases the cow when she is done milking.

• Activity monitors, such as rumination collars, detect abnormal activity changes, which are early warning signs of illness or infection. This allows for quicker treatment.

Monitoring activity through devices such as pedometers helps tracks cow activity and can help detect when a cow is ready for breeding or going into labor so the farmer can provide timely assistance.

• Computer, tablet and phone apps and programs allow for much greater collection of data that farmers need to make decisions.

Precision dairy farming benefits animals, dairy farmers, consumers and the environment. The benefits to animals include: • Reduced health issues through constant monitoring of body temperatures, rumination patterns and activity levels • More focused feeding plans that provide animals with the precise amount of nutrients they needed for growth or production • Efficient monitoring of milk yield, milk components and body measurements • Increased comfort through adjustments in housing, handling, nutrition or activity Every farm has a common goal of becoming more sustainable. For dairy farmers, precision dairy farming provides the following benefits: • Timelier, more informed decisions resulting in improved cow care and farm efficiencies • Automated and individualized recordkeeping of cow milk production, feed intake and activity allows attention to a cow’s distinct nutritional needs and well-being • Potential labor savings from needing fewer employees • Increased quality of life for farmers, thanks to improved efficiency of farm practices Consumers benefit from added precision in dairy farming, which should increase their confidence that milk is the safest and of the highest quality. Why? Precision dairy farming enhances farmers’ ability to provide better cow comfort, improves animal well-being and promotes less antibiotic use. As new innovations become affordable, dairy farmers are adopting technologies that will help them meet global consumer needs and their goal of feeding the world’s growing population.

The environment benefits because technology advances provide tools to improve on-farm production efficiencies, thereby reducing inputs such as energy. Precision dairy farming technologies also improve feed and animal management, providing greater potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while increasing milk yields and improving nutrient use efficiency.

However, farmers have many considerations before adopting and implementing precision dairy technologies. Farmers must consider their unique objectives as well as family needs.

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‘Eat Smart. Play Hard.’ poster contest winners named

By NDSU Extension Service North Dakota youth displayed their creativity and health and nutrition knowledge this spring in the ninth annual North Dakota “Eat Smart. Play Hard.” poster contest.

The North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service, North Dakota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and NDSU Center for 4-H Youth Development co-sponsored the poster contest, which was open to youth age 8 to 19. Entrants competed in two categories: preteen and teen.

Besides promoting healthful eating and regular physical activity, this year’s contest entrants were encouraged to include messages about sun safety.

The winners in the preteen category were: • First place - Laura Muggli, Carson (Grant County) • Second place - Caitlin Reiten, Kathryn (Barnes County) • Third place - Gina Quamme, Wahpeton (Richland County) The winners of the teen category were: • First place - Wesley Kemp, Cavalier (Pembina County) • Second place - Alyssa Kemp, Cavalier (Pembina County) • Third place - Megan Tichy, Tower City (Cass County) Winners received $50 for first place, $35 for second place and $15 for third place. In addition, all contestants received a certificate of recognition and an “Eat Smart.

Play Hard.” item.

“The poster contest is one of the ways for children to use their creativity to promote healthy eating among their peers,” says NDSU Extension Service food and nutrition specialist Julie Garden-Robinson, who helped organize the contest. “We hope that the activity inspires other children and families to eat smart and play hard.”

“Eat Smart. Play Hard.” is an initiative of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service. It aims to make America’s children healthier by providing practical suggestions to motivate kids and their caregivers to eat a healthful diet and be physically active.

The NDSU Extension Service and Bison Athletics launched a statewide campaign of the same name in 2005.

Visit http://www.ndsu.edu/eatsmart and the Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/eatsmart for more information about “Eat Smart. Play Hard.” The site has resources for families, singles, teens and children.

Technology will drive dairy industry progress CONTINUED FROM PAGE C22

good management systems, but rather, it enhances them.

Precision dairy farming offers new ways of monitoring and improving animal health, well-being and reproduction.

In the same way that mechanization and expansion have improved productivity in the past 20 years, precision technologies will drive dairy industry progress in the future.

International Picnic Day

When : Always June 18th June 18 is a perfect day to go outdoors and have a picnic.

It can be in a park, or right in your back yard.

Picnics date back to Medieval times, when outdoors feasts were held to celebrate a successful hunt. Picnics really grew in popularity during the Victorian Era in England.

Picnics are held outdoors from spring through fall. Picnics are enjoyed by everyone. Young lovers with blanket and picnic basket in hand, are a frequent site in parks. Families and groups get together to enjoy picnics to celebrate just about any event, including Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day and family reunions. As a matter of fact, any reason is a good excuse to have a picnic.

Picnic fare commonly includes a meal, snacks and outdoor games. Common picnic foods include hamburgers, hot dogs, macaroni, potato salad and baked beans. But, any foods are fair game for your picnic. We suggest you try something a little different at each picnic.

How to Celebrate International Picnic Day: It’s easy! If you only have an hour or so, fill up a picnic basket, grab a blanket, and go to a nearby park for lunch.

Make sure to take that special someone along. If you’ve got all day, hold a full blown picnic, with food, fun and games.

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Insect pests

By Penn State Extension areas. Lesions consist of self-inflicted hair The important arthropod pests of horses loss and excoriations with crusting. Larvae are flies, gnats, mosquitoes, bots, lice, ticks, develop in aquatic habitats and decaying mites and blister beetles. vegetation and manure.

Nuisance Pests • Mosquito: These insects feed on horses Arthropods that feed on blood generin great numbers and can produce significant ally affect horses directly or indirectly. blood losses and annoyance. Skin eruptions • Direct effects are due to the pest’s prescan appear on horses bitten by mosquitoes. ence and physical nuisance.

Mosquitoes also transmit equine infectious • Bothersome insects can cause the anemia (EIA), eastern equine encephalitis animal to become nervous and interrupt its (EEE), western equine encephalitis (WEE) performance. and Venezuelan equine encephalitis (VEE).

• Nuisance pests can cause the horse to Vaccines are available for EEE, WEE and stomp, rub and constantly switch its tail.

VEE. Mosquitoes reproduce in large num• The increased stress load can quickly bers in standing water found in marshes, compromise the health of an animal. Indiirrigated pastures, abandoned tires and old rect effects are transmission of pathogens feed pans. Many species can fly several (disease producing organisms). miles from their breeding sites to feed.

Different Types of Pests that Annoy • Bot fly: Three species of bots are conEquine sidered serious pests of U.S. horses. The • Blister Beetles: Blister Beetles do not bot is the larval stage of the horse bot fly, attack horses, but they are toxic to horses Gastrophilus species. Bot fly species vary and can contaminate alfalfa hay. Managein where they lay their eggs on the horse ment of these insects is different from other and how the eggs hatch. In general, they horse pests in that it requires modification of lay eggs on the forelegs, shoulders and lips alfalfa production practices. Blister beetles during the summer and fall. The location are found in hay produced in the western where the eggs are laid describes the three and south western state. So if you ship hay species: common bot fly, chin bot fly and in from this part of the country inspect your nose bot fly. hay for Blister Beetles.

• The eggs hatch when the horse licks • Face Fly and House Fly: These flies and rubs them. Once in the mouth, the small are non-biting, annoying, small black flies. bots burrow into the gums and tongue where Face flies closely resemble the common they remain for about one month and then house fly but are more persistent pests of migrate into the stomach. Upon entering animals. They feed on the tear ducts of the the stomach, the larvae attach themselves eyes, around the nose or on wounds and to the mucus membrane and remain there cuts. Both species breed in fresh animal for the next eight to 10 months. They detach manure. themselves in the spring and pass through • Stable Fly: This small, grayish-black the feces. Once outside the host, the larvae stable fly has a painful bite. It pierces the pupate. Mature flies emerge in four to six skin and sucks blood as a food source. The weeks. The flies mate, the adult females stable fly lays its eggs in piles of decaying lay eggs, and the cycle begins over again. vegetation such as grass clippings, manure The flies do not bite, but egg-laying is anand urine, contaminated hay and wet feed. noying to the horse. The principal damage • House, Face and Stable Flies can all caused by the bot is to the stomach lining. transmit disease, infection and the parasite In extreme cases, bots can cause a stomach Habronema (stomach worms). Infected rupture or fatal colic if they block the stomflies deposit stomach worm larvae in open ach valve to the small intestine. wounds. This results in a lesion similar in • Lice: Lice are normally species-specific appearance to summer sores. These larvae external parasites. The horse sucking louse, remain in the wound without maturing and Haematopinus asini, feeds on blood. Lice cause inflammation and infection. Habroare seen on the head, neck, mane and tail nemiasis can be controlled with ivermectin during winter and early spring. Adults and dewormer. nymph stages can be seen moving through • Horn fly: This very small fly (half the the hair; the egg or nit stage attaches to the size of the house fly) sucks blood and is hair. Lice produce several generations per a nuisance to horses pastured with cattle. year and can complete a life cycle in three Horn flies feed while hanging downward on weeks. The horse biting louse, Bovicola the sides and legs of cattle and horses. The equi, also infests horses. They feed on the larvae of this fly also develop in manure. epidermal skin tissues and secretions. Poul• Horse Fly and Deer Fly: The female try lice have occasionally infested horses. horse fly and deer fly attack horses. Their Infested horses rub, bite themselves, stomp bite is extremely painful and causes a flow and exhibit extreme annoyance and disof blood that attracts house flies. The horse comfort. fly is plentiful in Pennsylvania and is a real • Tick: In the United States, horses serve nuisance. Deer flies have yellowish-orange as a primary host for two species of ticks and black body markings, picture-type and a secondary host for 14 other species. wings, and are smaller than horse flies.

Heavy tick burdens can result in general Horse flies carry equine infectious anemia. unthriftiness, anemia and susceptibility to The flies lay their eggs in damp or wet soil disease. Ticks carry diseases such as Lyme near streams, irrigation ditches or lakes. disease found in many Eastern states.

Within one week, larvae hatch and emerge • Mite: This very small parasite is fairly later in the season as the full grown adult fly. uncommon in horses. However, the two • Black Fly: This tiny, humpbacked fly forms of mites that affect horses are sarcopcan congregate in tremendous numbers tic mange mite (burrows into the epidermis) around horses, causing extreme annoyance and the psoroptic mange mite (lives on the and itching. They feed most commonly inskin surface). Both feed on skin and tissue side the ear but also are found on the head, fluids. Symptoms are irritation, itching and neck, chest and abdomen. Their bite can scratching. cause hemorrhage and bloody crusts. Larvae A combination of control methods develop in fast moving rivers and streams. works best to successfully manage insect • Gnat (biting midges or small flies): pests.

Two genera, Culicoides and Leptoconops, • Environmental Sanitation: Removal are major pests to horses. They have a painand proper management of manure is a ful bite and may cause hypersensitivity or “sweet-itch” along the base of the mane and CONTINUED ON PAGE C26 tail and over the withers, chest and facial

MSU Virologist receives grants for honeybee research

A Montana State University virologist recently was awarded three grants to study why honeybees, the primary pollinator force of the nation’s food supply, are experiencing high losses.

Michelle Flenniken assistant professor in the Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology in MSU’s College of Agriculture, recently received three grants to investigate the role of viruses and other pathogens on honeybee health.

Flenniken received an Agriculture Food and Research Initiative grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture-National Institute of Food and Agriculture to support research on understanding the biotic and abiotic factors affecting honeybee health, a grant from the National Honey Board to support a collaborative research endeavor examining the role of pathogens and agrochemicals on honeybee health, and funding from the Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) Specialty Crop Block Grant program to investigate honeybee viruses and virus transmission in Montana’s honeybees.

Flenniken’s research comes at a time when the national beekeeping industry is facing high annual losses of honeybee colonies, about 32 percent a year, according to the National Department of Agricultural Statistics (NASS) and the Bee Informed Partnership. Growers rent about 1.6 million honeybee colonies each year to pollinate more than 50 major cash crops, mostly fruit and vegetables, according to the USDA. For the majority of commercially managed honeybee colonies, almond pollination is the biggest event of the year. According to the USDA, about 60 percent of the country’s commercial honeybees are rented to populate almonds in the Central Valley of California every February.

“Without bees, the diversity of produce and nutritional value of a western diet would be drastically changed,” Flenniken said.

To investigate the role of pathogens (including viruses, bacteria, fungi and trypansomatids) on honeybee health, Flenniken and her team of students and research assistants at MSU will determine the pathogen presence and abundance in honeybee samples collected from colonies that undergo health evaluations in Montana and around the country.

“Bee colony health is affected by many factors, including pathogens, agrochemical exposure, availability of quality forage (bee nutrition), weather and more,” Flenniken said.

“Therefore, it’s important to investigate many factors in parallel in order to determine which are the most important to bee health.”

Flenniken added the focus of her research is on honeybee pathogens, and she collaborates with other investigators in order to monitor and obtain data on additional factors affecting honeybee health.

The MDA grant will allow Flenniken’s lab and research team – which is composed of five undergraduate students, three graduate students and a research associate – to study the honeybee viruses in Montana and investigate how these viruses are transmitted between colonies.

The data should be of particular interest in Montana. Some of the viruses already found in Montana honeybees include several viruses in the Lake Sinai Virus Group – an abundant and prevalent group of viruses that Flenniken and colleagues at The University of California San Francisco discovered in 2011, where Flenniken first began researching honeybee viruses as a postdoctoral researcher.

According to NASS, there are about 150,000 colonies that spend the summer in Montana, consuming forage in private and public spaces. NASS also notes that last year, Montana ranked second in the nation in honey production, producing more than 14 million pounds of honey valued at $31 million dollars.

Flenniken said the MDA grant also supports a two-year seasonal study to identify and screen pathogens present in Montana colonies before, during and after almond pollination, in an effort to obtain baseline data on the relationship between colony health (size) and pathogens.

“Colonies are dynamic populations, so we need to study them for long periods of time to determine the role of pathogens and other factors on colony health,” Flenniken said. “There’s a host of unanswered questions regarding colony losses, and these grants will support a comprehensive examination and involve advanced molecular techniques to determine the prevalence and abundance of honeybeeassociated pathogens.”

Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology Department Head John Sherwood said that having a honeybee pathogen research lab at MSU not only benefits Montana’s bee industry, but it also mirrors the nation’s need to counteract the decline of honeybee vitality.

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key to management of several horse pests, including face flies and horn flies. Stable flies and house flies breed in mixtures of manure, spilled feed and decaying bedding around the barn. To help eliminate fly breeding areas, spread the manure regularly and prevent accumulation of other wastes.

Several pesticides can be used on manure piles to prevent maggot development.

• Puddles, tires and irrigation ditches are common aquatic breeding sites for the mosquito. Develop drainage systems to prevent standing water in irrigated pastures and irrigation systems. Eliminate other areas where water accumulates. Move or drain containers that hold water for long periods of time. Clean rain gutters to permit the free flow of water. Slope corrals and paddocks to permit proper drainage. Control weeds along ditch banks for free water flow. Vegetation management around horse facilities is important.

• Several fly species use shaded areas for resting sites during hot periods of the day. To help reduce fly problems, eliminate or mow weeds and other plants that might provide shaded resting sites. To control tick populations, eliminate brush through cutting or burning. Pasture rotation will help control certain species of ticks.

• Stabling horses during daily peaks of fly activity can provide some relief.

Screening stable windows and doors will reduce interior fly activity. If stabling is not feasible, try individual protection devices such as ear nets, face masks and repellent tags or tapes. Perform seasonal practices such as castration when the fly population is smallest (i.e., winter) and the wound has the least exposure to flies.

• Biological Control: Biological control is using other organisms (pathogens, parasites, predators and competitors) to reduce populations of arthropod pests. These methods can take months or years before results are seen.

Management Recommendations: • Face fly - Manure and vegetation management, stable screening, premise sprays, repellents, horse sprays.

• House fly - Manure and vegetation management, stable screening, premise sprays, repellents, horse sprays. Stable or provide shade to horses during peak fly activity periods.

• Stable fly - Manure management, screening of stables, vegetation management, area sprays, premise sprays, repellents, horse sprays. Stable or provide shade to horses during peak fly activity periods.

• Black fly - Repellents, horse sprays.

Stable or provide shade to horses during peak fly activity periods. Provide individual horses with ear nets or applications of petroleum jelly to the inside of the ears.

• Deer / Horse flies - Repellents, horse sprays.

• Mosquitoes - Larval management by elimination of standing water and approved larvicides. Minnows (fish) where standing water cannot be drained or treated. Repellents. Encephalitis vaccines.

• Bots - Consult your veterinarian for drugs available for internal parasite control.

Remove (by clipping or scraping) the yellowish bot eggs from the horse’s hair before they hatch. Warm water will cause eggs to hatch, allowing small larvae to be killed before they enter the mouth.

• Gnats - Repellents, horse sprays, and fans placed in stalls are methods of relief for the horse. Apply corticosteroid creams to the allergic skin lesions.

• Mites - Labeled pesticides are effective in controlling mites. Quarantine affected horses.

• Lice - Animal sprays can easily control lice. Do not stable horses near poultry. Good grooming is also important.

• Ticks - Pasture mowing and brush removal. Rotate pastures to lower tick populations and apply repellents and/or residual insecticides.

• Biological insecticides such as Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis, a bacterium, can be used to treat free-standing water for mature mosquitoes and to treat running water for mature black flies. It is available under several trade names. Mosquito fish or top-feeding minnows (Gambusia) are effective predators of mosquito larvae. Several commercial enterprises offer other beneficial insects for control of livestock pests, particularly manure-breeding flies. These are quite effective under some conditions.

• Chemical Control Pesticides can reduce pest populations or repel economically important species of arthropods. To make sure you choose the correct product, you must correctly identify the pest species.

Before using a pesticide, read the label.

Understand the directions for proper preparation and application of the insecticide for a specific pest. Follow all directions and precautions. There are many insecticides registered for control of horse pests. Because registrations change rapidly, specific products are not mentioned in this fact sheet.

Good sources of up-to-date insecticide registrations for horses include Pennsylvania State University Cooperative Extension county offices, the Nebraska Cooperative Extension publication, Nebraska Management Guide for Control of Arthropod Pests of Livestock and Horses, and the Texas Agricultural Extension Service publication, Suggestions for managing external parasites of Texas livestock and poultry.

While you do not need to know the individual active ingredients of home pesticides, you should know the three major classes: • pyrethroids (cypermethrin, fenvalerate, permethrin, resmethrin, tetramethrin, s-bioallethrin, sumethrin); • organophosphates (coumaphos, dichlorvos, malathion, tetrachlorvinphos); and • organochlorines (lindane, methoxychlor).

Insecticide resistance • Becoming a very serious problem in livestock arthropods. Resistance tends to develop by class rather than by individual product. If resistance seems to develop, switch to a product in another class. Also, rotate from one insecticide class to another insecticide class to avoid the development of resistance.

• Pesticide applications can be divided into area sprays, residual premise sprays and direct animal treatments. Apply pesticides directly to horses with sprays, sponges, rollons, slow-release plastic strips, pastes, gels and feed additives.

• Stable treatments- Mist blowers, as well as hydraulic sprayers, loggers and aircraft, can be used to apply fast-acting, short-lived insecticides for immediate relief. Fine droplets are dispensed into areas occupied by flies, killing them on contact. This method is very efficient in terms of time and labor but has no long-term effect on fly populations.

• Premise treatments. Residual insecticides control flies for one to two weeks. Apply insecticides as a coarse spray under low pressure to shaded resting areas. House flies are most commonly found under eves and on walls, rafters and ceilings. Stable flies, on the other hand, commonly rest outdoors, on the shady side of buildings, windbreaks and CONTINUED ON PAGE C28

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By Adam Smith, Nebraska Forest Service Seasonal heating costs can be unpredictable for the 325plus Nebraska nursery greenhouse operations with enclosed plant-growing structures. With that in mind, the Nebraska Forest Service (NFS) is promoting woody biomass heating as an alternative to fossil fuels that is both eco-friendly and cost-effective. Offering technical and financial assistance through the TREES Heat Nebraska program, NFS is working with facilities to explore wood heating opportunities.

This renewable energy option uses woodchips, wood pellets or cordwood to produce hot water that is piped to structures and used to create hot air. “Woody biomass heating lowers operating costs, uses locally available wood fuel and stimulates local economic growth and job development,” said Adam Smith, NFS forest products utilization team leader.

“Wood heating systems can provide significant savings by lowering fuel costs compared to fossil fuels such as propane.”

Papio Valley Nursery Inc. was the first greenhouse operation to seek NFS assistance through the TREES Heat Nebraska program in fall 2014.

“As we were interacting with landscaping firms and tree care companies, we saw a lot of wood material being wasted after tree removals or pruning jobs,” said Alan Weiss, president of the Papillion nursery. “The increasing costs of heating with propane caused us to begin looking at other heating options, and heating with wood made the most sense given the amount of wood material available as a potential fuel source.”

A feasibility study completed in October 2014 showed evidence of significant annual heating cost savings. The business is working to secure final funding for the construction of the wood heating system.

“We are excited to be involved in this program,” Weiss said. “We hope to serve as an example for other greenhouse operations in the state to demonstrate this opportunity.”

Greenhouse operations can benefit from this heating option by taking advantage of financial assistance in the form of grants and loan guarantees available through three key programs: • TREES Heat Nebraska (THN) through NFS • Rural Energy for American Program (REAP) through USDA-Rural Development • Dollar and Energy Savings Program through Nebraska Energy Office (NEO) In addition, NFS provides technical assistance by working with greenhouse operations to consider all expenses related to wood heating, including calculating the potential savings of converting to a woody biomass heating system.

For more information about how wood heat can work for a greenhouse operation, contact Adam Smith with the Nebraska Forest Service at 402-472-1276 or go to http:// go.unl.edu/znpe.

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Insect pests CONTINUED FROM PAGE C26

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• Direct horse treatments. Apply mist sprays that require a fine mist with either a small mist blower or a hand-held mist sprayer. One of the easiest methods is with a small, compressed air sprayer. The apparatus is quiet and does not frighten the animals. If you have a horse that is frightened by sprays, wet a cloth, sponge or mitt and wipe the solution on. Before using a pesticide, read the label. Understand the directions for proper preparation and application of the insecticide for a specific pest. Follow all directions and precautions, not all animal insecticides are suitable for use on horses, so be sure that horses are specifically mentioned on the label.

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• Free-standing water is a common aquatic breeding site for the mosquito. A combination of environmental, biological and chemical control methods work best to manage insect pests.

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By University of Idaho Extension Sustainable seafood, a category that includes Idahoraised rainbow trout, is in demand by some of the world’s largest retailers, including Wal-Mart, a University of Idaho (UI) agricultural economist notes.

“The challenge for fishermen, fisheries management agencies, aquaculturists and retailers alike, however, is ensuring progress on the goal of achieving sustainable production for both wild-caught and farm-raised seafood globally, including in developing countries,” said Cathy A. Roheim, UI Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology at Moscow.

“Fishery improvement projects (FIPs) are powerful tools for bringing retailers and the rest of the market supply chain to the table to improve fisheries and their management,” Roheim said. “We’re cautiously optimistic that FIPs can deliver on their promises of sustainable fisheries, especially in developing countries.”

She is a co-author of a report in the May 1 issue of the journal Science that examines the effectiveness of fisheries improvement projects in developing countries. The 11-author team was led by Gabriel S. Sampson and James N. Sanchirico of the University of California-Davis.

Fishery improvement projects have been developed to get fisheries on a path to sustainability and potential certification by the Marine Stewardship Council. These projects involve partnerships between the fishermen and firms up and down the international seafood supply chain.

A critical objective of the partnerships is to create market incentives for continual improvements by allowing seafood from developing countries’ fisheries to enter the potentially more lucrative export market for certified seafood.

Roheim has spent much of her career understanding how market forces influence fisheries regulation and aquaculture production and how they can be used to create incentives to promote sustainable seafood production.

Idaho’s valuable trout farming industry produces the majority of rainbow trout sold to restaurants and supermarkets in the U.S. Idaho trout has been certified as sustainable and recognized by environmental groups such as the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program, which has a large influence on food service, restaurant and supermarkets’ buying choices in the U.S., Roheim said.

Roheim served on the scientific advisory board for the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program from 2011-14.

Retailers like Wal-Mart in the U.S. and Sainsbury’s in the United Kingdom have promised that soon all the fresh, frozen, farmed and wild seafood they sell will come from sustainable sources. Respected private third-party certifying programs like the Marine Stewardship Council are helping to ensure compliance with meaningful sustainability standards designed to help conserve fish populations and protect oceans.

While commercial fisheries in the developed world have met many of the sustainability standards, fisheries overseen by developing countries make up only 7 percent of Marine Stewardship Council-certified fisheries, even though these developing-country fisheries account for about half of all seafood entering the international market.

That is the major focus of the report in Science, the journal of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and one of the world’s top general science publications.

Sampson and colleagues report that seafood from twothirds of developing-world fisheries enrolled in fishery improvement projects are already being bought by retailers, intending to satisfy their sustainability commitments while making little progress in improving their management.

“Strict adherence to conditional market access on continued improvements transparently monitored by independent third parties, or withdrawal of market access if targets are not met in a timely manner, would likely lead to more durable conservation and greater assurance for consumers that marketing claims of ‘sustainable’ seafood are valid,” Roheim said.

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Animal science student, rescued racehorse

By University of Wyoming Extension Buckdeer faced a career change.

He was, by all measurements, a failure.

A name change and career switch later, he’s back in the saddle again. At least, his owner, University of Wyoming (UW) junior Lindsay Zacco, is.

The thoroughbred that finished dead last in his only race gave her the courage to pursue her dreams, said Zacco, an animal science major who has an equine science option.

Buck was sold at age 3 to a trainer at the same Pennsylvania horse barn Zacco used. Buck was to be trained as a hunter-jumper horse after his failed race career. Zacco said Buck wasn’t working out with his new owner.

“He and I just always got along,” said Zacco, who began riding at age 8. “With everyone else, he was a little crazy.

When I rode him, he was always very good. The woman just decided to give him to me.”

She bought him for $1 two years later, and a few years after that, Buck was in a horse trailer bound for college in Wyoming with his owner.

Buck got a name change and would major as a hunterjumper with a minor in western trail.

The horse excelled in March at the Colorado Most Wanted Thoroughbred event, a competition that promotes rescue of unwanted thoroughbred racehorses. He showed off his ranch horse and jumping skills and, with Zacco aboard, he’s at home on the range herding cattle or helping guide horse tours on dude ranches.

When younger, she and her parents vacationed at a dude ranch near Jackson. Wyoming always called to Zacco.

“I loved Wyoming and decided to move out here,” she said. “I told my parents if I was going to college in Wyoming, my horse was going. I think they just kind of assumed that.”

She would later work at the same dude ranch with Buck.

“He never really had a problem with any of it,” said Zacco.

“Which is shocking. He had never seen a bear or buffalo, but he didn’t care. Black bear, grizzly, bison – he’s pretty laid back.”

By coincidence, a Pennsylvanian posted the Colorado competition on Zacco’s Facebook wall. Zacco said Buck qualified because he had been boarded in Colorado during the year (He’s now about five minutes from Laramie).

The Retired Racehorse Project sponsors Colorado’s Most Wanted Thoroughbred event. Today’s unwanted horse topic is very relevant in the equine industry, said Jenny Ingwerson, an equine lecturer in the Department of Animal Science in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

“It was an honor Lindsay and Buck were chosen for this competition among many applicants,” noted Ingwerson.

“We are very proud to have one of our UW animal science undergraduate students participate in this event.”

She said the number of unwanted horses, neglect, abuse and welfare cases have increased with horse slaughter banned in the United States and the drop in the economy.

“Many unwanted racehorses can end up as an animal welfare case or going to slaughter, even though it isn’t legal in the United States,” she said. Some “ex-race” horses do find good homes and alternative futures, she noted.

The Colorado event showcases what the “ex-race” horses can do, Zacco said, including jumping, which Buck does naturally.

“He’s an unexpected horse to do so well in competition,” she said. “A year and a half ago, we thought he was going to die. He dropped about 600 pounds and was skin and bones.

It’s still bizarre. We still don’t know what happened. “ They rushed him to Colorado State University, where he stayed for two weeks.

“To go through that and be able to jump 4 feet high. It’s kind of amazing,” she said. “In three days, he had gone from healthy to almost dead.”

The jumping comes naturally to Buck. That characteristic taught Zacco patience, she said.

“He’s always been a little unpredictable. He’s always really calm and then all of a sudden he’ll jump into the air,” she said, and laughed. “He used to do it more when he was younger. Never malicious, never bad or anything like that. He just does it when he gets really excited. It’s been entertaining trying to get that out of him. But it’s also what makes him such a good jumper.”

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NDSU rider places in national competition

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Phone (360) 424-1715 or Cell (406) 629-0324 NDSU riders display the ribbons they received in competition this spring. Pictured are (from left) team members Courtney Bolstad, Nicole Anderson, Hannah Bucheger, Blaine Novak, Janna Rice and Allee Lee, and coach Tara Swanson.

North Dakota State University’s (NDSU) equestrian team ended the season with one member competing at the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association’s National Horse Show in West Springfield, Massachusetts.

The rider, freshman Nicole Anderson of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, received an honorable mention in the American Quarter Horse Association high-point rider class. She competed against 24 other high-point riders from each region throughout the U.S. The show was held April 30-May 3.

“Although Nicole did not make the top 10 in the placings, she had two solid rides,” team coach Tara Swanson says. “It is a true testament of her ability and dedication to win the regional high-point title as a freshman. I expect great things out of her in the next three years.”

Earlier this spring, eight members of the NDSU team competed in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association’s semifinal competition in Sunbury, Ohio. Four members qualified to compete in individual classes by finishing as the champion or reserve champion in regional competition at NDSU in February. The riders and their placings were: • Anderson - reining, seventh • Janna Rice, a senior from Maddock - open horsemanship, eighth • Angie Norwig, a sophomore from Hampton, Minnesota - intermediate horsemanship, honorable mention • Brogan Novak, a freshman from Fordville - beginner horsemanship, honorable mention The NDSU riders earned the right to compete as a team at the semifinals by winning the high-point regional team title. The team finished the semifinals in fourth place overall.

Riders representing the team and their placings were: • Reining - Rice, third place • Open horsemanship - Anderson, fourth • Advanced horsemanship - Hannah Bucheger, a junior from Andover, Minnesota, eighth • Novice horsemanship - Blaine Novak, a senior from Fordville, third • Intermediate horsemanship - Courtney Bolstad, a junior from Fergus Falls, second • Beginner horsemanship - Allee Lee, a sophomore from Lino Lakes, Minnesota, seventh “This year’s team was exceptional, with a good mix of returning and new talent,” Swanson says. “It is a big feat for a university to be the high-point regional team and have the high-point rider in the region. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication the athletes put into being successful this year.”

Vinegar, your iron’s best friend

When ironing, mix one part white vinegar and one part water in a spray bottle. Use it on your garment to help remove iron-made creases (or make creases where you want them). This vinegar and water solution can also help remove shiny areas on the fabric that can be caused by hot irons.

When you’re done ironing, spritz the solution on collars and underarm areas to prevent yellow marks. Then spritz on the ironing board itself and iron while it’s still damp to keep the board fresh. A paste of vinegar and baking soda can also clean the base of your iron.

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Higher economic returns with pulse crops instead of fallow

By Jenny Lavey, MSU News Service

Wheat growers who grow both pea and wheat in their fields are likely to lessen the economic risks of farming while maintaining the same level of profits as those who grow only wheat or leave a field fallow, according to a group of Montana State University scientists.

The scientists recently published their findings in Agronomy Journal.

“Across the state, farmers for a long time have been touting the benefits of pulse crops, so it’s nice to have detailed data pulled from an economic analysis that proves pulse crops are a safe bet, at least in (more) moist areas of the state,” said Perry Miller, an MSU land resources and environmental sciences professor and the lead author of the study.

Miller, along with a team of researchers that included MSU Soil Fertility Extension Specialist Clain Jones and Agricultural Economics Assistant Professor Anton Bekkerman from the MSU College of Agriculture, compared six cropping systems over a four-year period, following a six-year soil transition period. Those cropping systems were: fallow followed by wheat (both tilled and no-till), continuous wheat, pea followed by wheat, pea that could be marketed for grain followed by wheat, pea that could be used for forage followed by wheat, and pea that was terminated and used as manure followed by wheat. The research team also performed an analysis of these systems when high and low rates of commercial nitrogen fertilizer were applied at seeding.

Their research showed pea is an agronomic and economic benefit to wheat cropping systems, for several reasons.

First, the organic nitrogen - a by-product of pea and a vital fertilizer that can be used by a successive planting of wheat - was utilized by the wheat as it grew and served as a reserve when there was excess moisture in 2010, Miller said.

Second, pea followed by wheat cropping systems consistently provided increased economic return stability and strong protein levels in wheat, despite the extra costs associated with these systems, such as additional seeding costs, according to Miller.

He added that buying and applying commercial nitrogen is often an immense cost for farmers. Ultimately, however, growing pea in a wheat system required less commercial nitrogen than in wheat systems that don’t grow pea or other pulse crops.

The organic nitrogen from the pea also contributed to higher protein premiums, according to Bekkerman, who said consistently securing protein premium is important to maintain profitability.

During dry years, markets value higher protein wheat less, Bekkerman noted, because there is typically a surplus of high protein grain across most Montana markets. Conversely, protein price discounts are higher during wetter years when many farmers have higher yields but lower protein content.

The study suggested that in a wetter year, more organic nitrogen was released, and in a drier year, less nitrogen was released (to align with lower yields).

“We found that pea, even when used during the normal summer fallow period, took variability out of the system and changed the reliance on fertilizer because the nitrogen levels became adjusted to soil wetness,” Miller said. “So, in a sense, the pea created a certain amount of resilience in the face of uncertain climate and protein markets.”

The nitrogen levels in the soil from pea helped increase yield and protein of the

wheat crop, according to Jones. At the same time, the nitrogen levels added benefits to the soil for future crops. These benefits were not found in continuous wheat and fallow followed by wheat cropping systems.

“Fallow is one of the most destructive agricultural soil management practices because of soil erosion, loss of soil organic matter and soil structure and nitrate leaching,” Miller said.

He added that because fallow stores soil water, it generally reduces risk of crop failure and stabilizes yield and economic return, especially in drier regions of Montana.

Because moisture levels are not known in advance and can be different from year to year, a market’s estimate of protein content, and a producer’s economic return, must be evaluated for both high and low moisture scenarios, Bekkerman said.

To get a sense of historical difference in protein markets, Bekkerman analyzed data from 40 different Montana grain elevators over the last 12 years. Of those years, seven had low-protein discounts and five had highprotein discounts.

“Clearly, there are years when protein matters and when it doesn’t matter much, though that’s not something a producer knows ahead of time, so it’s real uncertainty,” Bekkerman said. “The idea here is if having peas in your rotation is going to increase your organic nitrogen, then you are likely going to benefit from higher protein levels, but the economic value of that benefit depends on the market and what kind of year it’s going to be.”

From his data set, Bekkerman found that in moist environments (that allowed for more intensive grain pea–wheat systems), average additional annual net revenue was $75 per acre higher than a no-till fallow– wheat system, regardless of the nitrogen rate or the differences in how much markets value protein across years. In less intensive systems, such as growing pea for forage or for manure systems followed by wheat (pea-based systems), economic outcomes depended on the applied nitrogen rate. When the full amount of recommended nitrogen rate was applied, both the pea-based and traditional fallow followed by wheat approaches had approximately the same net revenues and risk. However, when half of the recommended nitrogen rate was used, four-year economic returns for pea-based systems were, on average, $86 higher per acre and economic returns for the pea-based systems were 50 percent less risky, Bekkerman said.

“When nitrogen costs are a limiting factor in production, increases in the cost of nitrogen fertilizer can affect management strategies and economic returns,” Bekkerman said. “A pea-grain system, however, reduces a producer’s cost of nitrogen inputs without reducing average returns or the risk that those returns will be highly different across years.”

Bekkerman said that the study found producers who reduce nitrogen input using fallow and wheat only are likely to have lower returns with more economic risk.

According the US Department of Agriculture 2014 Montana Agricultural Statistics, Montana is the leading producer of dry pea and lentils in the country, valued at more than $100 million annually. The National Agricultural Statistics Service reports the 2014 average price for pea was $10.60 per 100 pounds for Montana. In 2014, Montana produced 53 percent of the nation’s dry pea with more than 500,000 acres of pea grown.

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Tips for choosing what to eat and drink

Here are a few helpful guidelines for you to remember: Chicken and fish are usually healthier than beef, but not if you fry them or prepare them with lots of butter or oil.

Baking or grilling is healthier than frying.

Fiber is also important: from fruits, veggies, beans, certain breads, and whole grains. If you want the benefits of fruit, eat the fruit whole instead of drinking fruit juice, which is high in calories, provides limited nutrition and almost none of the fruit’s fiber. Besides keeping you “regular”, fiber makes you feel fuller.

Whole grains are better for you than “white” or “refined” flours because they have about twice the nutritional value and fiber. Sometimes food manufacturers try to put the nutrition and fiber back by “enriching” the flour, but the amount of fiber in the food will usually still be low.

If your salad contains dressing, cheese, eggs, and/or meat or fried chicken, it may be high in calories and fat. So, if your family loves burgers, it makes more sense to occasionally eat burgers rather than loading up on fattening salads.

Fruit drinks, soda, and alcohol are fattening, and they don’t fill you up. You can keep everyone’s weight down by replacing high-calorie drinks with low-calorie drinks and by avoiding large drinks. Don’t forget low-fat milk or calciumfortified juice for your kids. They are not low in calories, but the calcium is important.

Beans are easy, inexpensive, high in protein, and low in fat and cholesterol. Pinto beans, black beans, garbanzo beans, lentils–you name it–can all be used instead of meat or can be added to a dish to give it extra protein and fiber.

One idea: make chili by adding a lot of canned beans and canned tomatoes to a little ground beef or turkey. Serve it over rice with some grated low-fat cheddar cheese and you have a filling, nutritious meal.

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In addition to outstanding students being honored, so was the Wyoming Chapter of Gamma Sigma Delta. The chapter received the New Chapter Activity Award from Gamma Sigma Delta International for the chapter’s efforts in 2014. From left, Anowar Islam, secretary-treasurer; Connie Kercher, historian; 2015 president Kelly Wiseman; Mike Brugger, secretary, Gamma Sigma Delta International, who presented the award; 2014 president Cole Ehmke; incoming treasurer Brant Shumaker; and Dannele Peck, vice president.

Outstanding students affiliated with the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Wyoming (UW) were recognized by the Wyoming chapter of Gamma Sigma Delta during its awards program Saturday, May 2, in Laramie.

Gamma Sigma Delta is the international honor society of agriculture.

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(WI)............. $22,500 & THE MOST AGGRESS 2013 Jlease. & M 1051-22 PTO, tires. me a 5-year This is scale, basedtarp, on SD1000rateNE1050-50R32 or 2002 J & M 1075 Stock# 46709. (HA).......................$32,500 1997 JD 693 6 row, Stock# 48334. (HA)............ $14,500 Stock# 45457. (WA)........................................$57,500 2001 Brent 1084 Avalanche 2005Stock# JD 159047589.

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2013 JAvailable & M 1051-22 Stock# 45458.dealers (WA)...................$57,500 JD 853 8 row, Stock# 47329. (PI)...................... $8,800 Unverferth 9250 Stock# 48009.

(BL)........................$26,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40,000 10” SPACING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89,000 LAUREL $25,000 2012 Brent 782 Stock# 48091. (HA)..............................

Winner, SD 2010 Brent 1194 Stock# 48420. (WA)........................... $54,000 2009 JD 1770NT STOCK #43929, 36R30. . . $85,000 Toll Free: 2003 JD 1890 & 1910 STOCK #47907 &(800) 47908,658-3440 42’ Pierre, SD WIDE, 10” SPACING. . . .Toll . . . . .Free: . . . . . . . .(800) . . . . $68,742-8110 000 Winner (WI) Meridian 1625 Multi-Purpose Bin Stk#46037

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UI College honors students, faculty, staff, alumni

By University of Idaho Extension The University of Idaho (UI) College of Agricultural and Life Sciences honored outstanding students, faculty and staff during its annual awards reception Monday, April 27.

Here are this year’s recipients: Seth Pratt of Blackfoot was named the college’s outstanding senior. Pratt is graduating with degrees in agricultural and extension education and agribusiness. He served for a year as National FFA Western Region vice president for 2011-12.

Heidi Jamison of Garfield, Washington, was named the college’s outstanding junior. She is studying in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology.

Wyatt Smith of Yerington, Nevada, was named the college’s outstanding sophomore. He is studying in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology.

Margaret Elliot of Prosser, Washington, was named the college’s outstanding freshman. She is studying in the Department of Agricultural and Extension Education.

Trevor Kauer of Leadore, a member of Collegiate 4-H, was named the college’s outstanding club member. He is studying in the Department of Agricultural and Extension Education. Collegiate FFA was named the college’s club of the year.

Paul Rhoades of Kennesaw, Georgia, was named the college’s Gamma Sigma Delta outstanding graduate student.

He is a doctoral student in the Department of Plant, Soil and Entomological Sciences studying wild bees.

Amin Ahmadzadeh, a professor of dairy science in the Department of Animal and Veterinary Science, was named the college’s outstanding academic advisor.

Gordon Murdoch, an associate professor of physiology in the Department of Animal and Veterinary Science, won the college’s R.M. Wade Excellence in Teaching award.

Rich Garber, the college’s director of external affairs and governmental relations, received the Gamma Sigma Delta award of merit for outstanding service to agriculture in Idaho.

Nilsa Bosque-Pérez, professor of entomology in the Department of Plant, Soil and Entomological Sciences, won the Gamma Sigma Delta Dr. Richard C. Heimsch Outstanding Research Award. She directs the National Science Foundation funded Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship program at the University of Idaho and Costa Rica’s CATIE, an international research and teaching institution.

College staff members honored included Kari Zagelow of the School of Family and Consumer Sciences for outstanding administrative support, Dan Henningsen of the Kimberly Research and Extension Center for outstanding agricultural support, Ying Wu of the Department of Plant, Soil and Entomological Sciences for outstanding program support, and Ian Leslie of the Department of Plant, Soil and Entomological Sciences for outstanding research support.

Craig Doan, a 1998 Food Science graduate from Weiser, received the college’s distinguished alumni award. He is a senior manager for research and development at Heinz/ Ore-Ida. Steve Vernon, J.R. Simplot Co. vice president for quality and innovation at Boise, received the college’s distinguished associate award.

New 4-H educator in Johnson County

By University of Wyoming Extension James Dawson joined the Johnson County office of the University of Wyoming (UW) Extension Monday, May 18, as the 4-H educator.

“He brings strong experience in education, volunteer recruitment and training and management to this position,” said Susan James, federal relations and staff development coordinator with the University of Wyoming Extension.

Since 2006, Dawson worked at the Wyoming Game and Fish Department as the hunter education and outdoor skills coordinator in Cheyenne and Casper.

Dawson received a bachelor’s degree in biological science education from the University of Wyoming in 1978.

He graduated from Colorado State University in 2004 with a master’s degree in agriculture, extension education. He taught biological science for over 19 years at Buffalo High School.

Dawson also spent one year working as the Wyoming 4-H State natural resource/shooting sports state coordinator while obtaining his master’s degree.

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2014 Pillar disc/pull drill, Pillar rubber packers, mud scrapers, double shoot, Flexi-Coil towers............................................................... Call Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, new style disbribution system, capped steel packers, single shoot, 2320 tank.....................$49,500 1998 Flexi Coil 5000 57-ft, 9” spacing, 2320 tank, 11L-15 tires. Can be made into 39-ft or 57-ft.

39-ft......................................................................................$42,500 57-ft......................................................................................$49,500 Flexi-Coil 5000 40-ft.x14”, 71/2” spacing....................................$39,500 2000 New Noble 392 42-ft. drill, tow behind cart, 8” auger, 7” spacing, steel packers.........................................................................$29,500 Concord 60x12 air drill, shanks replaced with Edge-On shanks, diesel motor (if you want it can be a fan motor), 3000 cart.............$35,000 Great Plains 45-ft. air drill, 7” spacing.......................................$35,000 NEW 2012 Ezee-On AC 315 tow behind air cart, 3 compartments, 100 bushel....................................................................................$69,500 (3) International 7100 rubber packers, regular hitch. Each..........$2000 International 150 14’ drills, 12” spacing. Each..............................$1000 Flexi-Coil 3450 tow between tank, monitor..................................... Call

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Case IH 1020 flex head with pickup reel. Stk#: 1696.................$12,000 2003 John Deere 936D with pickup and transport.....................$29,500 John Deere 930 header, regular reel with air reel......................$12,000 Variety of headers & variety of brands/prices vary - CALL

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Friggstad CD-83-102 62-ft. chisel plow, 12”, new style shank/shank holders..................................................................................$25,000 Gysler 24-ft. plow. No harrows, cable fold.....................................$4500 Victory blade plow, 40-ft., weights, duals on center section. Blades in good condition......................................................................$10,000

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

We have various Seed Master drills available - Pricing varies per drill Seed Master 70’x12”, 300 bushel on board tank Special Pricing............................................................ $299,500 Seed Master 70’x12”, straight drill.

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The DH-50 and 60 series Pillar drills are 5 plex toolbars with parallel lifting sub frames to lift and lower the double shoot Disc/Hoe openers. The main toolbar does not move to lift the openers out of the ground. With depth stops on the cylinders it is very easy to maintain the correct frame height as the disc wears or when changing seeding depth.

They also feature a rear walking beam that keeps all the transport wheels on the ground. This feature removes the stress on the frame during transport and keeps the toolbar as level as possible in the field. There are walking axles on the transport wheels as well, these features keep an even load on all four corners of the toolbar all the time.

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Recipe for flavorful tomatoes: Heat before chilling

By Dennis O’Brien, Agricultural Research Service A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) chemist in Florida has found a way to help tomato producers improve the taste of their tomatoes. The process is simple—just immerse them briefly in warm water to heat them.

Tomatoes are often picked green and then stored at low temperatures during and after transport to slow ripening.

They are then ripened at about 68 °F before being placed on store shelves. That process makes them easier to ship and extends their shelf life. Jinhe Bai, who is with the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Fort Pierce, wondered if the chilling was why “supermarket tomatoes” often taste bland. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency.

Bai and his colleagues harvested 120 standard “Florida 47” variety tomatoes and subjected 30 tomatoes each to one of four treatments: applying heat only, chilling (to the industry standard of 41 °F), heating prior to chilling, and keeping them at room temperature (controls). For the heat treatment, the tomatoes were placed in 125 °F water for 5 minutes. Like commercially produced tomatoes, tomatoes in the study were ripened at 68 °F after being exposed to the temperature treatments.

Samples of each group were cut and placed into sealed containers. The containers were opened less than an hour later, and the tomatoes were rated for flavor by 21 volunteers, based on the aromas released. The study was designed to evaluate fruit aroma so only the odors were assessed to eliminate bias from taste and “mouth feel.” The researchers also used gas chromatography-mass spectrometry to identify levels of 12 key volatile aroma compounds known to give tomatoes their flavor.

The results show that applying the heat treatment to mature green tomatoes, before they are chilled and shipped, stemmed the loss of several flavor volatiles known to give fruity and floral scents to foods as diverse as citrus and saffron. The heated-then-chilled tomatoes also had more flavor volatiles than the tomatoes that were only chilled: 14 out of 21 panelists could detect more tomato aroma.

It doesn’t help to heat and chill a ripe tomato purchased off a store shelf, Bai says. The heating and chilling process should be applied when the tomatoes are still green. But the treatment does benefit tomatoes that are first beginning to turn red, which is known as their “breaker stage.” The study was published online in LWT-Food Science Technology (http://www.journals.elsevier.com/lwt-food-science-andtechnology/) in January 2015.

UNL appoints new student ambassadors

CONSIGNMENTS

By Alli Raymound, Animal Science Department, UNL IANR The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) animal science department has appointed two new student ambassadors for the 2015-16 academic year.

After interviews with department faculty and senior ambassadors, two students were selected from eight applicants: junior Railen Ripp of Kearney and sophomore Liza Christensen of Lincoln.

The new ambassadors will join second-year ambassadors senior Curtis Wetovick of Fullerton and junior Ashley Buescher of Lawrence.

The ambassadors will interact with prospective animal science students by visiting high schools and attending UNL admissions events.

Each ambassador will also plan one recruitment activity per year, such as the animal science experience. The activity allows high school and transfer students to get an overview of the animal science department, attend a class, eat lunch in the East Campus dining hall and participate in fun activities such as a tour of Memorial Stadium.

“It’s a good opportunity for them to get to East Campus and actually see what life is like here in the department and as a college student,” said Alli Raymond, animal science admissions coordinator. “Through planning and participating in these activities, the student ambassadors benefit not only the university, but themselves as well.”

The program, started in 1999, selects two animal science majors as ambassadors each year. Students receive a $2,000 scholarship ($500 each semester) and serve for two years.

For more information, visit http://animalscience.unl.edu.

New Extension website offers tips for dry year

By Seth Truscott, WSU CAHNRS Washington’s residents, farmers and foresters can find ways to survive the state’s current drought with help from the just-launched Washington State University (WSU) Extension Drought Website.

The new drought website (http://drought.wsu.edu) shares timely updates and a wealth of water conservation information to help people deal with a dry year – and perhaps beyond. The site was developed by WSU Agricultural Weather Network Program (AgWeatherNet) and WSU Extension.

“We are all dependent on our waters,” said Gerrit Hoogenboom, AgWeatherNet director. “The long range weather outlook continues to suggest enhanced odds of warmer and perhaps drier than normal conditions for Washington through early 2016.”

On the site, farmers, ranchers, homeowners, foresters and the general public can find research-based publications, drought updates, useful links and news on drought-related issues. Topics covered include conservation tips for the home and garden, irrigation management, forestry, crops and livestock. For example, farmers can learn how to irrigate more efficiently, foresters can find out how drought affects trees, and families can discover home water-saving methods.

A Drought Basics page helps residents understand what happens in a drought. There’s also a Washington Drought Twitter feed, where you can sign up to follow updates, and a link to AgWeatherNet, which operates 160 automated weather stations in Washington and Oregon and helps farmers plan and react to weather.

Drought begins The current drought began last winter. Although Washington had average to above-average precipitation this year, snowpack has been significantly lower due to higher-thannormal temperatures. This in turn affects water supplies for irrigation that depend on melting snowpack throughout the summer and early fall. According to AgWeatherNet, Washington may not only be facing a low water-supply situation, but also higher demand, since water may evaporate more in warmer, drier conditions.

Link to more information • Learn more and sign up for WSU Extension Drought Website updates at http://drought.wsu.edu.

• Learn more about AgWeatherNet and follow weather updates at http://www.weather.wsu.edu.

Pork inventories and farrowing intentions survey

Beginning in late May, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) contacted pork producers and contractors nationwide for the June Hogs and Pigs survey. The agency surveyed pork producers for detailed information on market hog and breeding stock inventories as well as farrowing intentions.

“Through the quarterly Hogs and Pigs surveys, NASS measures and reports conditions and trends in the U.S. pork industry over the course of the year,” said Mountain Region Director Bill Meyer. “According to the most recent Hogs and Pigs report, there were 65.9 million hogs and pigs in the United States,” said Meyer “This is the second largest March 1 hogs and pigs inventory on farms in the United States since records began in 1988. The June survey and resulting report will provide important indicators for the industry of what changes are occurring – if any.”

Producers who received the survey questionnaire in the mail could respond via the Internet, mail or fax. Producers who didn’t respond in one of those ways had the opportunity for a telephone or personal interview.

As is the case with all NASS surveys, information provided by respondents is confidential by law. NASS safeguards the privacy of all responses and publishes only state- and national-level data, ensuring that no individual producer or operation can be identified.

“By responding to the June Hogs and Pigs Survey, producers made sure that NASS can provide timely, accurate and objective data that all sectors of the U.S. pork industry, including producers themselves, depend on to help make sound business decisions,” added Meyer.

Survey results will be published in NASS’ quarterly Hogs and Pigs report, scheduled to be released June 26. These and all NASS reports are available only at www.nass.usda.gov

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Build in transition time.

It’s not easy to go from a work environment where you may need to rush to get everything done, to your home where being together and enjoying each other is as important as getting things done. While it’s okay to be results-oriented, home life is often more about “process”–getting you child to open up about what is really bothering her or installing the practice of homework in your son, rather than doing it for him. After all, if you make a great meal but you and your children are furious at each other while eating it, you have defeated the purpose of making that meal. Likewise, if your children get their homework done on time because you are telling them many of the answers, they aren’t learning what they need to learn and you are teaching them bad habits. If you already passed 3rd grade, why are you doing your third grader’s homework?

The transition from the office to home will be easier if you can relax by listening to music or books on tape in the car, bus or train; or by taking a relaxing 5-minute walk, or meditating before you take over at home. Or you can develop your own personal “back from the office” ritual that involves ten minutes of downtime when you first get home.

Make schedules, calendars and lists.

Rules, routines and rituals help children become the people we want them to be, but schedules, calendars and lists are what help working parents juggle their dual responsibilities. Keeping yourself organized can keep you from losing your mind, and your cool.

Reach out.

As a single, working parent you have to get to know your community–the resources and the people in it who can help you. Churches and community centers often offer after-care, “parents-night-out” babysitting, summer camps and other activities that can be very useful to single, working parents. But don’t just rely on your neighborhood or these readymade networks.

You also can create you own community, made up of people with needs and interests similar to yours. Visit the Web site www. singleparentsmeetup.com or www.parentswithoutpartner.org to find other single parents in your area. Another way to reach out is to form a single parents group within your children’s school. You can all get together–adults and kids–for meals on the weekends or some evenings and share insights, babysitting references, and whatever else. And don’t forget volunteer work.

If you volunteer as a family on weekends or in the evening, you will expand your network of people with whom you trade favors and can count on in an emergency. Volunteering is a fun and meaningful way to spend time together as a family and can help build friendships with others.

Find substitutes when needed.

Teachers have substitutes, workers are sometimes replaced with temps–wouldn’t it be great if parents could have people to substitute for them when they can’t be two places at once?

There may be times when you want a family member or close friend to fill in for you when your work prevents you from attending a school play or soccer game. And if your child’s other parent is not very involved in your child’s life, you may want to enlist a relative or long-time friend to be available to your child as a second role model.

Your child may benefit from this other person’s strengths and way of thinking, and may like knowing there is someone else to turn to–especially if he’s a teenager and is having problems with you! Some single moms like this “understudy” to be someone who can set a positive male role model. It’s a tall order to work full-time and play both mother and father to your children. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness; it is a way to enrich your child’s life. Just be sure that this role model is someone you know well and trust completely.

Look for family friendly work.

Flex-time, working from home, and job-sharing arrangements can all be good work options for a single parent. Even a regular 40-hour work week at the office can be easier if the boss is understanding and allows you to work from home occasionally.

Get the job-training you need and keep your resume updated so that when better, more family friendly work opportunities arise, you can seize them. It’s never easy balancing work and family, but having the right job can make a world of difference.

The me shift.

There’s the work shift, the family shift and the “me shift.”

Ideas on how you can make sure to get a little time each day for you: for your hobbies, for furthering your career, for unwinding.

Some single parents do this by staying up after the kids have gone to bed; others prefer to wake u early and have the house to themselves while everyone else is sleeping. That only works if you are still getting 8 or more hours of sleep each night, which many parents find hard to do. Lunch hours and weekends are other opportunities to punch the “me clock.”

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The creel survey will also serve to collect information on native westslope cutthroat trout. This year, 50 adult westslope cutthroat will be passed over Cabinet Gorge Dam for the first time in more than 60 years. The migratory form of this species spawns in small streams, where juveniles then spend several years rearing before migrating downstream to spend their adult lives foraging in larger waterbodies. Historically in the Lower Clark Fork, many westslope cutthroat trout from Montana tributaries migrated to Lake Pend Oreille and the lower Clark Fork River in Idaho. The creel survey on Cabinet Gorge and the Bull River will allow FWP to document catch rates for cutthroat trout and evaluate the effects of fish passage on the recreational fishery. This baseline angler data along with fisheries surveys will help FWP evaluate if the passage of these migratory spawners has increased the abundance of cutthroat trout in Cabinet Gorge Reservoir and its tributaries, including the Bull River.

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And for many home gardeners, this includes She said any information prior to 1994 should not be used. plans for preserving and canning the year’s “The USDA continues to update informabounteous produce.

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By Kim Kaplan, Agricultural Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have identified a bacterium that appears to give honey bee larvae a better chance of surviving to become pupae.

Molecular biologist Vanessa Corby-Harris and microbial ecologist Kirk E. Anderson at the Carl Hayden Bee Research Center in Tucson, Arizona, have named the new species Parasaccharibacter apium. The bee research center is part of the Agricultural Research Service, USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency.

Honey bees have been under nearly constant and growing pressures from a whole host of stressors—diseases, poor nutrition, sublethal effects of pesticides and many others, especially for the last 30 years. It has been known that a number of different bacteria live within adult bees and in the hive, and scientists have been studying if and how these bacteria help deal with some of these stresses.

This is the first bacteria found to offer a benefit to bee larvae. In laboratory experiments, bee larvae fed P. apium had about an average of 30 percent better survival compared to those fed a sterile control.

How P. apium confers this survival advantage to the larvae is not yet known, according to Corby-Harris.

So far, the researchers have found P. apium only in honey bees and their hives. While P. apium found in honey bee hives is a distinct and new species from any previously identified, it has very close, naturally occurring relatives found in the nectar of many flowers, including cactus flowers, daisies, thistles and apple blossoms.

The genome of P. apium has been sequenced and they are beginning to dissect the functional properties that distinguish flower-living Acetobacteraceae from those that have coevolved with the honey bee hive. Pinpointing these ecological differences will be key to understanding the function of P. apium in honey bee hives, Anderson explained.

With minimal sampling effort, P. apium was found in nearly every one of the healthy managed bee colonies examined by the researchers. A future study will explore the abundance of P. apium in weak or struggling managed bee colonies.

While the mechanism by which the bacteria benefit the larvae remains to be studied, the importance is clear enough that Corby-Harris and Anderson are already field testing its use along with a number of other bacteria that may benefit the pollination and honey-production industry as potential management tools.

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By NDSU Extension Service Stored grain needs to be cool and dry grain. Convection currents in the grain flow during the summer, a North Dakota State up along the bin wall and down into the University (NDSU) Extension Service grain grain near the top middle of the bin, drawdrying expert says. ing this heated air into the grain. Ventilating “Cold or cool grain has been safely stored the space between the grain and the bin roof through the summer for many years,” notes can reduce the amount that the grain near Ken Hellevang, an Extension agricultural the top of the bin is warmed. engineer.

Natural ventilation to cool this space can That means grain should not be warmed occur if the bin has openings near the eave to average outdoor air temperatures during and peak; these openings work in like the the summer. The goal is to keep the grain as vents in an attic of a building. The heated close to 40 degrees as possible in northern air rises and exits near the peak, drawing regions of the U.S. and as close to 50 dein cooler air near the eave. This natural grees as possible in southern regions. Grain ventilation will not occur unless the bin has at the top of the bin and along the walls will adequate openings at the eave and peak. be warmer than that, but the goal should be Roof exhaust fans also can be used to draw to keep the bulk of the grain cool. the heated air out of the bin if it has openings One reason for keeping grain cool is that to allow air into the area above the grain. insect infestations and mold growth are Cool the grain near the top of the bin more likely at warmer temperatures. The opby operating the aeration fan about every timum grain temperature for insect activity three weeks to reduce the potential for inis approximately 70 to 90 degrees. Reducsect infestations during the summer. Using ing grain temperatures below 70 degrees positive pressure aeration to push air up will lessen insect reproduction and activity. through the grain enables the cool grain in Also, warming the grain using aeration may the bottom of the bin to cool the air, which increase the moisture content of the grain then cools the grain near the top of the bin. slightly. Typically, the increase will be less Only run the fan long enough to cool the than 0.50 percentage point. grain near the top surface. That may require Despite some people’s belief that condenrunning the fan for a few hours during a sation will occur, particularly near the bin cool, dry morning for a couple of days. Runwall, if the grain is not warmed to near averning the fan more than necessary will warm age outdoor air temperatures, that is not the more grain at the bottom of the bin, increascase, Hellevang says. Condensation forms ing the potential for storage problems. on cool or cold surfaces when warm, moist If the air dew point is warmer than the air comes in contact with the cool surface. grain temperature or if the air relative An example of this is condensation on a humidity is high, some moisture will conglass or container of cold liquid. dense onto the grain during fan operation.

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By Rosalie Marion Bliss, Agricultural Research Service Major U.S. dietary patterns are associated with the risk of developing an age-related eye disease, according to a study funded in part by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS). Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a chronic, progressive eye-disease and is a leading cause of blindness among people aged 65 and older. For the dietary-patterns study, researchers analyzed existing data from a major federal clinical trial known as the age-related eye disease studies (AREDS).

The AREDS study was led by epidemiologist Chung-Jung Chiu at the Laboratory for Nutrition and Vision Research, which is headed by Allen Taylor, an expert in dietary means to delay age-related eye disease. The laboratory is at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts.

The macula is a 3-millimeter-wide group of light-sensing cells located near the center of the retina. As the eye ages, oxidized, damaged proteins and lipids—debris called “drusen”—begin to accumulate in the macula. This occurs when the damaged components are neither broken down by enzymes that control protein, lipid, and carbohydrate quality, nor detoxified via other mechanisms. Measurable drusen is one key indicator of AMD risk.

The team classified baseline data collected during AREDS on the eyes of more than 4,000 study volunteers into groups including little or no drusen, intermediate or large drusen, and advanced AMD. The researchers also analyzed the participants’ food-consumption data.

Two major food-intake patterns emerged from this analysis.

Those who adhered to the “Oriental pattern” consumed relatively high intakes of vegetables, legumes, fruit, whole grains, tomatoes and seafood. Those who adhered to the “Western pattern” consumed relatively high intakes of red meat, processed meat, high-fat dairy products, French fries and refined grains.

The analysis showed that adherence to the Oriental pattern is associated with reduced odds of drusen and advanced AMD, and people who consumed the Western pattern had markedly increased odds.

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Cows milked faster, smarter at WSU dairy

By Seth Truscott, WSU CAHNRS Cows get milked faster, safer and smarter at the Washington State University (WSU) Knott Dairy Center, thanks to a $150,000 milking parlor upgrade.

The time was right for an upgrade, said dairy manager and instructor John Swain. The recently completed remodel was the parlor’s first modernization since 1983.

With 180 Holsteins, the WSU dairy is modest in size compared with most commercial operations. Today’s cows produce far more milk than they did when the Knott Center was founded in 1962 on the former Tula Young Hastings family farm south of Pullman.

In 1950, the average U.S. dairy cow produced about 5,000 pounds of milk per year, roughly 600 gallons. Today’s cows average 23,000 pounds annually, or more than 2,700 gallons.

“We’ve quadrupled milk production in 50 years,” said Swain. The primary reasons: better genetics and management practices.

To keep up, dairies need to milk cows faster, safely. The new parlor helps students and staff in the WSU Department of Animal Sciences do just that.

Removing wasted space and aging equipment, the remodel accommodates 12 cows at a time, two more than the previous design, speeding up the farm’s two daily milking sessions, which run for 18 hours.

In a new “ParaBone” parlor layout, cows are arranged parallel to each other in herringbone rows. This allows milking from the rear instead of the side of the cow, preventing kicks, which is safer for both people and animals.

Floor mats also make milking a comfortable experience for the bovines.

“There’s a lot of technology in a small package,” said Swain. New meters monitor milk weight and electrical conductivity in real time.

Conductivity measures salts in milk that can show when a cow has an udder infection.

“We can see every morning how today’s milk compares to yesterday’s milk in quality and quantity, and why,” said Swain.

Fresh from the cow, milk is stored in a 4,000-gallon tank kept at 37 degrees. It is delivered every morning to the WSU Creamery, where it’s made into Cougar Golf cheese and Ferdinand’s ice cream. The WSU Creamery contributed to the renovation.

Knott Dairy Center is a 24-hour-a-day research, teaching and production operation with four regular employees, eight part-time staff and daily help from 15 members of the Cooperative University Dairy Students club, or CUDS, who tend their own small herd. The club donated funds for the remodel.

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Naber is known for his “can-do” attitude and willingness to adjust to the unexpected. This was evident during transition periods including renovating the facilities to accommodate the Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine and during the long and arduous replacement of the facilities’ air handling system. In assisting with all activities held in the Animal Science Building, Naber has had high visibility to visitors and is a positive spokesperson for the Department.

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UW graduate student receives national top thesis award

By University of Wyoming Extension A former wildland firefighter and a 2014 master’s graduate of the University of Wyoming (UW) has received the national top thesis award from the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association for her research into fire suppression costs.

Anna Scofield’s thesis suggests the spatial pattern of development in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) can be just as effective reducing fire suppression costs as policies that restrict all development, said Don McLeod, associate professor in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics and Scofield’s adviser.

“Such results provide important fodder for the ongoing policy debates surrounding the WUI, especially in the West where private property rights are closely guarded,” he said.

The U.S. Forest Service bears most of the responsibility for fire suppression but has no control over residential development, which is the responsibility of local governments.

Scofield’s work provides theoretical and empirical models that relate fire suppression efforts to residential development in ways previous research has not, said McLeod.

Scofield worked 10 years as a wildland firefighter prior to pursuing her graduate degree. “She brought a wealth of personal experience and technical on-the-ground knowledge to the research,” said McLeod. “It was her unique perspective that led us to focusing on the spatial pattern of development.”

Scofield, who now lives in Klamath Falls, Oregon, received several awards while a student in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. She received the 2013 Vanvig Graduate Fellowship in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics and the Wyoming chapter of Gamma Sigma Delta honor society’s master’s student award in 2014. She presented information at the Association of Fire Ecology in 2012 and is co-author of a 2013 book chapter.

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The winter loss improvement was about 0.6 percentage points less than the losses reported for the 2013-2014 winter.

This is the second year in a row that winter losses have been noticeably lower than the nine year average winter loss of 28.7 percent.

However, beekeepers are not losing colonies only in the winter but also throughout the summer, sometimes at significant levels. Summer losses for 2014 were reported as 27.4 percent, exceeding 2014-2015 winter losses for the first time. In previous years, 2013 summer losses were reported as 19.8 percent compared to 23.7 percent for 20132014 winter losses, and 2012 summer losses were reported as 25.3 percent compared to 30.5 percent for 2012-2013 winter losses. Winter losses were considered October 2014 through April 2015.

Total annual losses were 42.1 percent for April 2014 through April 2015. The new figure is up from 34.2 percent for 2013-2014.

“The winter loss numbers are more hopeful especially combined with the fact that we have not seen much sign of Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) for several years, but such high colony losses in the summer and year-round remain very troubling,” said Jeff Pettis, a survey co-author and a senior entomologist at USDA’s Agricultural Research Service Bee Research Laboratory in Beltsville, Maryland. “If beekeepers are going to meet the growing demand for pollination services, researchers need to find better answers to the host of stresses that lead to both winter and summer colony losses.”

About two-thirds of the beekeepers responding to the survey reported losses greater than the 18.7 percent level that beekeepers reported is economically acceptable. This underlines the seriousness of the health problems stressing honey bees in this country, Pettis pointed out.

“We traditionally thought of winter losses as a more important indicator of health, because surviving the cold winter months is a crucial test for any bee colony,” said Dennis vanEngelsdorp, an assistant professor of entomology at the University of Maryland and project director for the Bee Informed Partnership. “But we now know that summer loss rates are significant too. This is especially so for commercial beekeepers, who are now losing more colonies in the summertime compared to the winter. Years ago, this was unheard of.”

Backyard beekeepers were more prone to heavy mite infestations, but we believe that is because a majority of them are not taking appropriate steps to control mites,” vanEngelsdorp said. “Commercial keepers were particularly prone to summer losses. But they typically take more aggressive action against Varroa mites, so there must be other factors at play.”

For these preliminary survey results, more than 6,100 beekeepers across the country who managed almost 400,000 colonies in October 2014, representing nearly 15.5 percent of the country’s 2.74 million colonies, responded to the survey.

A loss of 23.7 percent of managed honey bee colonies was reported for the 2013-2014 winter and 30.5 percent loss for the winter of 2012-2013. Previous surveys found winter losses of 21.9 percent in 2011-2012, 30 percent in 2010-2011, 33.8 percent in 2009-2010, about 29 percent in 2008-2009, about 36 percent in 2007-2008, and about 32 percent in 2006-2007. Annual colonies losses were 34.2 percent for 2013-14, 45 percent for 2012-2013, 28.9 percent for 2011-2012, and 36.4 percent for 2010-2011.

This survey was largely supported by a grant from USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, which also provides the majority of funding for the Bee Informed Partnership.

A complete analysis of the survey data will be published later this year. The abstract for the analysis is at http://beeinformed.org/results-categories/winter-loss-2014-2015/.

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OSU scientists develop improved way to assess cancer risk of pollutants

By Gail Wells, Oregon State University Extension environmental toxicologist with OSU’s Scientists at Oregon State University College of Agricultural Sciences.

(OSU) have developed a faster, more acFor at least some PAH mixtures, the new curate method to assess cancer risk from method is not only quicker but produces certain common environmental pollutants. more accurate cancer-risk assessments than Researchers found that they could anaare currently possible, she said. lyze the immediate genetic responses of “Our work was intended as a proof of the skin cells of exposed mice and apply concept,” said Tilton, who is also affiliated statistical approaches to determine whether with the OSU’s multidisciplinary Superfund or not those cells would eventually become Research Program, a center funded by the cancerous.

National Institute of Environmental Health The study focused on an important class Sciences (NIEHS). of pollutants known as polycyclic aromatic “The method needs to be tested with a hydrocarbons, or PAHs, that commonly oclarger group of chemicals and mixtures. cur in the environment as mixtures such as But we now have a model that we can use diesel exhaust and cigarette smoke. to develop larger-scale screening tests with “After only 12 hours, we could predict human cells in a laboratory dish.” the ability of certain PAH mixtures to cause Such a method will be particularly usecancer, rather than waiting 25 weeks for tumors to develop,” said Susan Tilton, an CONTINUED ON PAGE C56

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Humans are primarily exposed to PAHs in the environment as mixtures, which makes it harder to assess their cancer risk.

The standard calculation, Tilton said, is to identify the risk of each element in the mix – if it’s known – and add them together.

But this method doesn’t work with most PAH mixes. It assumes the risk for each component is known, as well as which components are in a given mix. Often that information is not available.

This study examined three PAH mixtures that are common in the environment - coal tar, diesel exhaust and cigarette smoke – and various mixtures of them.

They found that each substance touched off a rapid and distinctive cascade of biological and metabolic changes in the skin cells of a mouse. The response amounted

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By matching patterns of genetic changes known to occur as cells become cancerous, they found that some of the cellular responses were early indicators of developing cancers. They also found that the standard method to calculate carcinogenic material underestimated the cancer risk of some mixtures and overestimated the combined risk of others.

“Our study is a first step in moving away from risk assessments based on individual components of these PAH mixtures and developing more accurate methods that look at the mixture as a whole,” Tilton said.

“We’re hoping to bring the methodology to the point where we no longer need to use tumors as our endpoint.”

Tilton collaborated on the research with Katrina Waters of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, and others. Their findings appeared in a recent edition of Toxicological Sciences.

The study was funded by NIEHS, which supports the Superfund Research Program, a multipartner collaboration that includes OSU and PNNL.

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When : June 25th Log Cabin Day brings you back to a quieter, simpler, more rugged era. A couple hundred years ago, life was far more rugged. Americans moving West (west at the time may have been Ohio, or Tennessee) found an untouched wilderness, filled with pristine forests. They built their homes out of logs. These log cabins were solid, long lasting, and served them well.

Life was rustic and simple.

Heat was provided by an open fireplace, where they also cooked their meals. Need air conditioning in the summer?

Just open the window (there wasn’t any glass or screening). There was no electricity (no television, stereos or boom boxes blasting, or computers).

And, plumbing? Just look back towards the woods to the outhouse. The path to it is well worn.

Log Cabin Day celebrates what was then the “Modern” home in America, and all of the lifestyle that accompanied it.

Today is a day to appreciate the history and significance of log cabins. Visit them at historical museums today, or sometime this summer.

The Origin of Log Cabin Day: The Log Cabin Society, founded by Virginia Handy, and the Bad Axe Historical Society, in Michigan created the annual Log Cabin Day on June 25, 1986. Their objectives included promoting the preservation of Log Cabins, and awareness and education of life during the era in America when log cabins were common.

Rain gardens used to reduce runoff, filter pollutants

By Scott Hininger, a University of Wyoming Extension educator based in Sheridan Rain gardens are depressions that hold water for a short period of time.

These are increasingly popular with homeowners and municipalities and are mandatory for many commercial businesses. They catch storm water runoff from sidewalks, parking lots, roads, and roofs and typically have some kind of vegetation planted in them. Not only do rain gardens slow water and allow time to soak into the ground and be used by plants, they also filter out sediment and chemical pollutants.

Communities are being more aggressive in using rain gardens to catch runoff before it enters streams. This technique has been used in agriculture for many years to help reduce soil, fertilizer, and chemical runoff from entering water systems.

Vegetation slows the water down so sediment settles out and allows water to infiltrate the soil. Once in the soil, the water can be used by plants or help recharge aquifers that can eventually provide late summer stream flow in some cases – which benefits the whole riparian area plants and animals.

This can be as simple as directing water into these rain garden areas instead of down the rain gutters to the streets, or sidewalks sloped toward grass areas. Parking lots can direct the water toward planted areas – the water can benefit the plants, and excess water can soak into the ground.

Directing water from the roof to a series of depressions and planting, for example, fruit trees in these depressions would result in less household water being used for watering, and the extra water would benefit the fruit trees.

Take several factors into account when constructing rain gardens.

• The soil needs to be permeable, so soil with a high percentage of clay needs amended or replaced to allow better permeability.

• Make sure rain gardens are not too close to the house and soil slopes away from structures.

• Products like permeable concrete sidewalks and permeable asphalt help water penetrate the ground instead of running off a hard surface area. These specialty products are quite interesting and sometimes need additional engineering to stand up to heavy traffic.

• Pavers can be used for sidewalks or parking areas.

• A plastic grate system can be placed down and filled with either recycled glass or gravel (the grate system keeps material from moving around and offers some structural support) or it can be filled with sod. Sod areas offer temporary parking for vehicles to drive over when wet, and these grate systems give enough structure so vehicles do not leave tracks. These sod areas can be managed just like a lawn but offer more uses.

Specific plant materials for these rain garden areas will depend on location, climate, and personal aesthetics. The process does get more complicated as far as plant selection, and design concerns come in as to how much potential water will the area receive and how long will potential water stand in the area.

These questions will determine the plant selections and design of the rain garden area. Most home rain gardens are only 6 inches deep and a third the size of a roof or less.

Research is looking at adding material to the soil that will absorb or hold chemicals, such as activated charcoal, and some new products such as biochar (a product developed from organic matter such as poultry waste – it is better at absorbing chemicals than charcoal). Most who have had aquariums know using activated charcoal removes unwanted chemicals from water.

If interested in cleaning up our surface waters and adding water back to our dry soils, then consider installing rain gardens or directing rainwater to vegetative areas first before it enters the storm drains.

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New begonia lines both beautiful and sturdy

By Jan Suszkiw, Agricultural Research Service Highline Montana Ornamental Tree & Two new begonia germplasm lines developed by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists and their colShelterbelt Spraying for Pests laborators are now available for use in breeding elite varieties of the ornamental crop that can tolerate the heat and humidity Licensed & Insured Reasonable of a Gulf Coast summer. sunriseangus@hotmail.com Begonia semperflorens is the most widely cultivated type Phone Bob: 406-265-5626 or 945-2185 of begonia and fourth most popular bedding plant in the United States, generating $36 million in sales (in 2009).

However, in Gulf Coast states like Mississippi, Georgia, , Alabama and Florida, the onset of summer can overwhelm these popular flowering perennials with intense heat and 2006 Kenworth W-900L Cat C-15, humidity, cutting short the 550 hp with only 60,753 miles on plants’ colorful presence in 2006 Peterbilt 379 short hood overhaul done at T&E on 6-14-14 1995 Kenworth T-800 flat top 2005 Freightliner Classic XL 2000 Kenworth T-800 bubble back day cab, Cummins ISX, 450 hp, and has OPT warranty until 6-4-17, flowerbeds, hanging baskets sleeper, Cummins M-11, 370 hp, condo, 14.0 liter Detroit Series day cab, 500 hp Detroit, 18 speed, 10 speed, Reyco air ride suspen10 speed, 11R22.5 Kelly virgin 18 speed, new virgin tires on all and containers.

60, 515 hp, PDI turbo and exhaust 3.70 ratio with rear locking differen- sion, 11R22.5 tires, aluminum tires, 196” wheel base, new style alumnium wheels, 260” wheel base, manifold, dual exhaust, dual air tial, lift axle, low pro 24.5 nice cap wheels...............................$15,900 The new germplasm lines, low air suspension, 3.90 ratio, only 776,000 miles.................... $64,500 cleaners, virgin drive tires, only tires....................................$37,500 448,000 miles,...................$39,500 labeled FB08-59 and FB08620,080 miles....................$27,500 163, were officially released in September 2014 as a source of genetic material that plant breeders can transfer better into commercial varieties 1999 Freightliner FLD120 day 2000 Kenworth W900 Detroit cab, Detroit Series 60, 430/470 hp, for improved heat tolerance.

430/470, 13 speed, AeroCab, 3.9 13 speed, 4.11 ratio, 11R24.5 tires, 2000 Peterbilt 377 Cummins N14 ratio, 11R22.5 virgin tires. Just had Cecil Pounders, a retired 2001 International day cab, 2 line wet kit, 212” wheel base, dual 525 hp, virgin low pro 22.5 tires annual inspection............... $27,500 1994 Kenworth W900B N14, Suexhaust..............................$17,500 on all aluminum wheels. 731,529 370/430hp Cummins N-14, ONLY plant geneticist with USDA’s per 10 transmission, 244” wheelmiles.................................. $22,500 320,000 original miles, 162” wheel base, low pro 22.5 tires.. . ................

Agricultural Research Serbase, nice 11R22.5 Good Year vir..........Just in, call for information gin tires..............................$23,500 vice (ARS) in Poplarville, Mississippi, collaborated on the begonia releases with 1998 Kenworth T800 AeroCab flat top, Cummins M11, 10 speed, nice fellow ARS plant geneticist 11R22.5 tires, 36” sleeper, wet kit..

Hamidou Sakhanokho and 2006 Freightliner Columbia Con......................................... $17,500 2001 Peterbilt 379 short hood, do Detroit Series 60, 14.0L, 475 colleague Leopold Nyochemsingle axle day cab, Detroit Series hp, (rebuilt in 2012 by I State in Billbeng of Alabama A&M Uni60, 430 hp, 10 speed, locker rear ings with 185,000 miles since), nice 1988 Volvo Cummins Big Cam 350, end.....................................$21,900 LowPro 22.5 Yokohama virgin tires, 2006 Kenworth T800 Cat 15 Aeroversity.

15 speed, near new cap tires. Fresh 3.58 ratio, truck defender bumper... cab, 435 hp, 10 speed, low pro 22.5 annual inspection............... $13,500 The team used a conven$27,900.............................$24,500 virgin tires on all aluminum wheels, tional plant-breeding tech244” wheelbase. Just had an annuReman Crankshafts al inspection and is ready for work.. nique called “recurrent se2011 Acura TL V6, leather, au.......................................... $34,500 Cat 3406E............................. $1250 Cat 3406B............................ $1050 lection” to develop the two tomatic transmission, power Cummins N14...................... $1500 windows/locks, keyless entry, ENGINES AND germplasm lines. FB08-59 is Cummins 855 BC/SC............ $900 18” wheels, navigation, premium the “top pick” of several genTRANSMISSIONS Cat C12................................ $1200 sound, sun roof, tinted windows. 1984 Kenworth W900 dump truck, Also available ISX, L10, M11, Only 25,000 miles. Very fun to Cummins, 15-ft box, spring suspen2006 Kenworth T600 dump truck, erations of offspring plants WITH EXCHANGE drive!!................................. $19,500 sion. Just In. ...................... $18,500 DT466, C15, Det 60 series Cat C13, 470 hp, 10 speed, new that were evaluated after 14-ft. box, 11R22.5 tires. Only crosses between the com321,000 miles....................$59,000 LARGE SELECTION OF USED TRANSMISSIONS AND REARENDS - CALL FOR INFO mercial begonia Kaylen and (NEW) Eaton DD461 46K lbs locker front, rear end 4.11 ratio . . ................... $4475 (Reman) Eaton DSS40 46K lbs front, rear end 3.55 ratio ........................... $4050 Engines (NEW) Eaton DC461 46K lb limited slip front, rear end 4.11 ratio ............... $5275’ (NEW) Eaton RS46146K locker rear, rear end 4.11 ratio ............................ $2475 B. cucullata var. arenosicola, Cummins N14’s, BCII 400, BCIII 350 & 400, BCIV 400, M11’s an herbaceous South AmeriCat C15’s, 3406E’s, 3406B’s LIVESTOCK, GRAIN & MISCELLANEOUS TRAILERS can species. FB08-163 was Cat 3054 Serial #5YS.................. $3200 Cat MXS69658 475-hp................ $7500 selected from a cross between Detroit 6V53T............................. $5500 Kaylen and the commercial Detroit 60’s begonia Shanzi.

Volvo VED7C 275 hp................... $4000 2012 CTS - only 1 left! 40-ft. belly 1985 Western trailer 42-ft. x 96” 1980 Adobe tandem axle end We have a large selection of used parts dump, tarps, 11r24.5 tires. Great tandem axle flatbed.............. $4900 FB08-59 and FB08-163 dump pup, 12-ft. box. Just in, call for shape.................................$27,500 grow to heights of about 12 info........................................$4500 and 20 inches, respectively.

(6) 45-ft. - 53-ft. dry van storage trailers with side doors....................

Their dark, waxy leaves en1990 Trail-Eze 42-ft.x96” tandem ................................$3900 - $4500 circle purple-red flowers with 1974 Alli tandem axle end dump axle step deck.................... $11,000 white specks in the petals pup, 12-ft. box. Just in, call for info..

2008 Wilson 53-ft.x102” tri-axle .............................................$4500 1951 Cook tandem axle belly and yellow stamens in their livestock trailer, good floors, alumidump. Just in, call for info...... $4500 centers. num roof, air ride, 36” king pin........ .................... Just in, call for price 1976 Cozd 40 ton mechanical de1978 KariKool 8000 gallon stainIn trials, Vodka, Whisky, tach lowboy, 42-ft. over all, 21.5-ft. less steel tank, 316 stainless, Gin, Senator, Inferno Red, well, 295/75R22.5 virgin tubeless 11R22.5 tires..................... $12,500 1973 Commercial tandem axle tires, good deck, removable outBada Bing Red and Bada end dump pup, 12-ft. box. Just in, riggers, tight connection points. call for info............................$4500 Boom Scarlet—varieties 1998 Ranco 35-ft. tri-axle belly Ready for work.....$23,500 $21,000 dump, 11R24.5 tires on Budd steel commonly planted in the 1991 Load King 46-ft hydraulic wheels................................ $17,500 South—fared poorly when folding tail trailer, can be run with 1976 Heavy Haul folding neck pony motor or wet kit, nice Good grown under the same test tri-axle low boy trailer, 22-ft. well, Year 10R17.5 tires, hydraulic conditions as FB08-59 and outriggers, 10.00R15 tires, selfwinch..................................$21,500 contained with Honda motor. Just FB08-163, succumbing to a 1990 Ranco tandem axle belly 1991 Wilson 48-ft.x96” spread axle in, call for more info............ $15,500 dump, center-point suspension...... combination of heat stress combination flat bed, dump valve Double bottom belly dump. Just in, ..........................................$14,500 on rear axle, tool box on left side.... and Pythium fungal infeccall for more info.................... $8900 ............................................. $8900 tions, the team reported in 1979 Bame 20-ft. pintle hitch trailer, 3 axle rated for 18,000 lbs, 5-ft. the January 2015 issue of Steerable lift axles draw bar, 14.5-ft. main deck, 4.5-ft.

HortScience. beaver tail, fold down ramps, elecHendrickson Paralift tric brakes.............................$2900 (4) Reefer storage trailers, 28-ft. 1987 Load Master tri-axle belly with axle.....$3800 ##### 32-ft.............................. $4500 each dump..................................$16,500 1994 Clement 40-ft. tandem axle We have the belly dump, super singles on alu“Man invented language wheels, near new brakes, 2 parts that you to satisfy his deep need to Visit Us On The Web www.trkshop.com minum new springs, well maintained.......... need with over complain.” .......................................... $16,500 9 acres of used T O ##### parts to get you H F “If you can’t fix it with back on the E road! duct tape you haven’t used Call 406-254-2400 3145 N. Frontage Road – Billings, MT INC. enough.”

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2008 Genie S65 manlift, 4WD, diesel power, only 2500 hours.

Very nice machine..................................................$45,650 2008 Bobcat S205 skidsteer loader, 2000/4000 lb capacity, cab, heat, air conditioning, Power-Tach coupler, 2 speed travel, new tires, only 1100 hours. Completely serviced, excellent condition!................................................................$28,750

2005 Komatsu PC220LC-7 hydraulic excavator, hydraulic quick couple, progressive link thumb. Well maintained one owner machine! Very nice machine!.................................$67,000

(2) 2007 Genie GS2668RT 4x4 scissorlifts. Gas/propane or diesel models available, 1200 hour units available. Good solid tires, 26-ft. height and 68” wide. Nice machines..................... . ............................................................ $17,000 per unit

2006 Cat 308CCR excavator, cab, air conditioning, ditch cleaning and digging buckets, hydraulic thumb, 2100 hours. Good clean machine!.......................................................$69,000

2001 Hamm 2320 roller, 66” smooth drum unit. Very clean and excellent working machine.....................................$29,900

Super handy 4x4 scissorlifts for building shops and silos, center pivot construction & maintenance, working on equipment and anything else you can imagine!

2006 or 2007 Genie GS3268RT 4x4 scissorlifts. Diesel motors, 1200 hour units available. Good solid tires, 32-ft. height and 68” wide. Nice machines!..................... $17,000 per unit

2005 Hitachi ZX200LC excavator, CF progressive link thumb, cab, air conditioning, 5800 hours. A very good condition one owner machine!......................................................$77,000

2012 Komatsu PC290LC-10 excavator, progressive link hydraulic thumb and quick couple, rearview camera, HD 42” bucket, only 3259 hours. A very nice machine!... $198,000

1995 Case 580L backhoe loader, 4WD, extend-a-hoe, cab, heat, only 5200 hours. New 24” bucket and 18” bucket. Good clean machine!.................................................................$29,900 2006 Ingersoll Rand SD45D roller, smooth drum with padfoot kit, low hours. Very good roller!...............................$36,600 2005 Gehl RS8-42 telehandler, cab, heat, like new tires. Good clean machine........................................................$34,800

1995 Komatsu WA320-1 good 3 yard loader, fair tires, 9000 hours. Work ready!.................................................$34,000

1999 Lull 644D-34 telehandler, 6000 lb capacity, 34-ft. reach, forward shifting boom, tilt carriage, great tires. Only 3200 hours!....................................................................$23,000

YOU DON’T HAVE TO GUESS THE PRICE AT AFFORDABLE EQUIPMENT. GOOD EQUIPMENT AT GOOD ADVERTISED PRICES! Jim 406-690-0737

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2005 Hyundai HL740XTD-7 wheel loader, cab, heat, air conditioning, JRB coupler, 3 yard bucket, third valve auxiliary hydraulics. Dealer maintained machine!.................$52,000

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NEW ITEMS

New Holland 411 disc mower, PTO drive. Tag #Scotty0615................. $8500 (2) MacDon 36-ft. batt reels, new batts. Tag #StanMC0615............ $2500 ea.

2014 Tebben 6-ft. 3-pt. mower. Tag #Hug0615...................................... $1500 Allis Chalmers 170 2WD tractor, gas, 3-pt., 540 PTO, Farmhand F11 loader, 6-ft. Worksaver rear blade. Tag #Midge0615................................... $6000 1976 Ford F250 pickup. Tag #Harry0615.............................................. $2000 1980 Melroe 505 37-ft. cultivator. In excellent shape. Tag #Harry0615. $7500 John Deere 1010 set of (4) 8-ft. drills, 10” spacing. Tag #Harry0615.... $2500 1955 Dodge 1 ton truck with box and hoist. Tag #Harry0615................ $5300 1981 Freightliner semi truck. Tag #Harry0615..................................... $5500 Calf table. Tag #Harry0615...................................................................... $650 Bazooka 6”x27-ft. auger, Briggs 11 hp engine. Tag #Harry0615............. $850 1991 Case IH 1660 combine, new 1015 header with Sund pickup, 25-ft. 1010 standard cut header. Tag #Harry0615.......................................... $40,000 1000 gallon storage tank. Tag #Harry0615............................................ $1000 100 gallon stock tank, in good shape. Tag #Harry0615........................... $650 Westfield drill fill auger. Tag #Harry0615................................................. $650 625 gallon plastic tank. Tag #Harry0615.................................................. $700 Kwik Kleen grain cleaner, used very little. Tag #Hove0615.................. $5500 2012 Ezee-On skidsteer mounted post pounder. Tag #Hug0615......... $6000 New!! Shaver and Ezee-On pounders available. Tag #Hug0615 Country Clipper Jazee zero-turn mower, demo. Tag #Hug0615.......... $1900 New!! H&S 16 wheel rake. Tag #Hug0615......................................... $16,500 John Deere 4630 2WD tractor. Tag #LarryS0615.............................. $17,000 New Holland 8630 MFD tractor, powershift, NH 7412 loader, grapple. Tag #Roy0615..................................................................................... $35,000 1973 Buick Century, 2-door, 39,000 miles, 5000 miles on rebuilt 350 engine and rebuilt automatic transmission. Tag #KenC0615...................... $4500 International 504 2WD tractor, 45 hp, gas, 3-pt., 540 PTO, International 2000 loader. Tag #KenC0615 Cat D6 crawler/dozer, 12-ft. blade, decent undercarriage. Tag #Terry0615..... ........................................................................................................ $7500 (2) Farmhand 8-bale clamp. Tag #TomS0615.........................$1500 & $1600 Paul calf scale. Tag #TomS0615.............................................................. $600 John Deere 1010 12-ft. drills, rubber packers. Excellent shape. Tag #TonyV0615.............................................................................. $1200 ea.

John Deere 2280 swather, 14-ft. header. Tag #FredJr0615.................. $7000 Versatile 4022 22-ft. DSA draper header, Versatile 276 adapter. Tag #FredV0615.................................................................................... $6000 Cat 12 grader. Tag #DonH0615............................................................. $5500 1980 Cal-West generator, Onan generator, 20kw single phase, 254 diesel engine. Tag #WahlF0615................................................................. $9750 2010 Wahl 16-ft. trailer, 8-ft. wide, 2-ft. beavertail, 12,000 lb axles, new wheels and tires, pintle hitch. Good trailer for backhoe. Tag #WahlF0615. ........................................................................................................ $7500 Wahl 8-ft. homemade trailer, expanded metal sides. Good for hauling debris or lawn leaves, dirt. Tag #WahlF0615.............................................. $2900 1980 Carter 2654 disc grain mill on trailer. Tag #WahlF0615................ $7500 1977 M&W 450A grain dryer. Tag #WahlF0615..................................... $7500 Allison automatic transmission out of 1985 Steiger tractor. Tag #WahlF0615 Massey Ferguson 180 2WD tractor, diesel, 3-pt., 540 PTO, Allied loader. Tag #JayN0615...................................................................................... $4500 International A tractor with belly mower. Tag #JayN0615..................... $3500 Farm King 10”x70-ft. swing hopper auger, hydraulic drive. Tag #HiddenLake0615........................................................................................ $3500 2000-ft. of 8” mainline pipe. Tag #Gerald0615................................ $3.75/foot 2015 6x10-ft. ATV trailer. Built by the Shelby High School Shop Department.

Tag #SHS0615................................................................................ $2000 Detroit 353 diesel engine. Tag #RogerF0615 John Deere 610 40-ft. plow. Tag #BobP0615 Ford F600 truck chassis. Tag #BigSkyC0615 Rock fork for Versatile 276 bidirectional. Tag #LarryS0615...................... $250 Kawasaki 4x4 ATV. Tag #TonyV0615.................................................... $4500 Powder River squeeze chute. Tag #TonyV0615 Powder River calf table. Tag #TonyV0615 (10) 6.5-ft. diameter bolt-on wheels for wheel line. Tag #TonyV0615 1/4 mile hand line. Tag #TonyV0615 Oliver 8-bottom plow. Tag #MikeC0615 White 428 36-ft. plow. Tag #MikeC0615 (57) points for John Deere air seeder. Tag #Zenith0615 (57) GEN #72 points. Tag #Zenith0615

2WD & 4WD TRACTORS

Ford 4610 tractor, 3-pt., 540 PTO. Tag #RTrent0315 John Deere 4010 2WD diesel tractor, 3-pt., dual PTO, John Deere 48 loader, new clutch, new alternator, new engine overhaul. Good looking tractor. Tag #Hug0215..........................................................................................$13,500 New Holland TV145 bidirectional tractor, PTO and 3-pt. both ends, grapple fork, 4662 hours. Tag #Dave0215...............................................................$68,000 Case 1200A 2WD tractor, 3-pt., 540 PTO, 1/2 cab, power steering, power drawbar, new 18.4x30 rear tires. Tag #RodB1214...............................................$7500 1981 Versatile 875 tractor, motor set at 335 hp, 4 remotes, 2 drain lines, new 20.8x38 tires, 6075 hours. Tag #PhilH0914........................................$30,000 Case 4690 4WD tractor, fairly new engine repair but has transmission problem.

Tag #FredV0814 1983 Versatile 835 Series 3 tractor, 18.4x38 duals, 7898 hours. Lower engine work done. Tag #TL0814 1977 Versatile 825 tractor, Big Cam engine, 18.4x38 duals. Tag #TL0814 Massey Ferguson 1155 2WD tractor, PTO, Leon loader, grapple. Tag #Turk0714 1979 Versatile 875 tractor, 20.8x38 duals 80%, 4 remotes, Cummins 855 motor, 7409 hours, in-frame overhaul 2000 hours ago, no spin front differental, R134 air conditioning. Tag #DaveS0414......................................................$35,000 1979 Versatile 875 4WD tractor, 24.5x32 duals, 4 remotes, 1832 tach hours. Tag #JR1113.............................................................................................$21,000

Many more tractors available. Call Ken with your needs

BACKHOES, LOADERS, SKID STEERS GRADERS, CRAWLERS & EXCAVATORS

New Wacker Neuson skidsteer loader and other construction equipment available. Tag #0315 10 yard scraper with cable. Tag #GeraldB0115...........................................$4000 Case W36 wheel loader, 550 hours on replacement engine, 2814 total hours. New paint, excellent shape. Tag #DanG1214.............................................$38,000 Badger Hopto trailer backhoe. Tag #Hug1014...........................................$3500

PLOWS

Melroe 33-ft. plow, no wing lift cylinders, Flexi-Coil mounted harrows. Tag #GeraldB0115...............................................................................................$4500 Melroe 501 36-ft. chisel plow with Honey Bee rod and Degelman 3-bar mounted harrow. Tag #Shane0914.......................................................................$7500 Gysler 24-ft. plow, Morris mounted harrow. Tag #LarryS0814 John Deere 1610 40-ft. plow. Tag #TL0814 John Deere 1600 37-ft. plow. Tag #TL0814 Gysler 24-ft. plow, hand winch wing lifts, 1” shanks. Tag #DaveS0414.......$2500 Valmar 240 plow, mounted Fargo spreader. Tag #DaveS0414....................$2500

Several more plows and discs available

DISCS

Wishek 20-ft. disc, 24” pans, heavy duty discs, pans are a couple years old. Tag #RickW0814 John Deere 555 15-ft. offset disc. Tag #BigSky0814

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LAST MONTH’S NEW ITEMS

1991 GMC TopKick, 6 speed, flatbed, 35,441 miles. Tag #BillD0515......$12,500 New Holland 1048 2-wide bale wagon. Tag #DeanD0515 Case IH MX135 MFD tractor, 3-pt., dual PTO, loader. Tag #0515............$37,000 1982 Massey Ferguson swather, Chrysler Slant-6 gas engine, cab, air conditioning, heat, 21-ft. DSA header. Tag #HerbB0515 New Holland 660 twine wrap baler, new belts. Tag #NorthStar0515..........$6000 New Holland 2300 header for NH 2450 swather. Tag #MikeMc0515..........$5000 Cat D8 15A dozer, cable plow, 13.5 cutting edge, new engine overhaul, 300 hours on finals, new starter, new batteries. Tag #Riley0515...............$28,000 2008 Travalong Rancher 24-ft. gooseneck stock trailer, tack compartment. Tag #Riley0515.........................................................................................$12,500 2002 Cat 160H motorgrader, 14-ft. blade, lo-pro cab, ripper, push block, new tires, 5800 hours. Tag #Riley0515....................................................$147,000 Melroe 242 16-ft. grain drill, single disc, 6” spacing, grain and grass boxes. Like new. Tag #Bonnie0515..........................................................................$3500 2009 Flexi-Coil 400 46-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, paired openers, Case IH 3380 tow between 3 compartment tank. Tag #JimB0515............................$97,000 2005 Case IH 2388 combine, 2228/1776 hours. Tag #JimB0515.............$97,000 Honey Bee SP36 36-ft. draper header. Tag #JimB0515...........................$32,000 1968 Ford F800 truck, tandem axles, grain tender. Tag #ArtH0515............$7500 Flexi-Coil 5000 60-ft. air seeder, 12” spacing, variable rate, double shoot, 3450 tow behind tank. Tag #ArtH0515........................................................$49,000 1981 Wilson 48-ft. cattle trailer, new roof. Tag #SamL0515......................$14,000 F/S sprayer mounted on 21/2 ton Kaiser Jeep, 80-ft. booms, 100 gallon tank. Tag #GBrunner0515.................................................................................$22,000 John Deere 9500 combine, newer header. Tag #Ralph0515 John Deere 630 22-ft. disc, 22” plain pans, 20” notched pans. In excellent shape.

Tag #Bonnie0515...............................................................................$15,000 New Holland Super 1049 bale wagon. Tag #Bonnie0515.......................$25,000 John Deere 5510 MFD tractor, 80 hp, cab, heat, air, 3-pt., 540 PTO, less than 1500 hours. Tag #Bonnie0515............................................................$32,000 (18) Rain Bird lengths of 6”x30-ft. mainline. Tag #Bonnie0515.................$50 ea.

(250) Rain Bird lengths of 4”x40-ft. handline. Tag #Bonnie0515...............$50 ea.

(20) Rain Bird lengths of 4”x20-ft. mainline. Tag #Bonnie0515.................$35 ea.

(60) lengths of 4”x40-ft. green handline. Tag #Bonnie0515.......................$50 ea.

(10) lengths of 6”x30-ft. green mainline. Tag Bonnie0515..........................$65 ea.

(2) 6” end plugs. Tag #Bonnie0515............................................................$35 ea.

(2) 6” reducers. Tag #Bonnie0515..............................................................$50 ea.

(2) 8” valve openers. Tag #Bonnie0515....................................................$130 ea.

(6) double valves. Tag #Bonnie0515..........................................................$90 ea.

(14) 4” valve openers. Tag #Bonnie0515....................................................$60 ea.

(300) Rain Bird lengths of 8”x30-ft. mainline. Tag #Bonnie0515...............$65 ea.

Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 2320 tow between tank. Field ready.

Tag #BirchCreek0515........................................................................$38,000 Case IH Concord 6012 ATX 60-ft. air seeder, 12” spacing, ADX 3360 tow between tank. Tag #BirchCreek0515......................................................$75,000 Case IH Steiger 9380 tractor, powershift, 10,000 hours. Good shape and field ready. Tag #BirchCreek......................................................................$65,000 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 100-ft. booms, double nozzles. Tag #HerbK0515 1985 New Holland 1032 2-wide bale wagon, 69 bale capacity. Tag #HerbK0515 1984 John Deere 8820 combine, diamond duals, 230 straight cut header. Tag #ArtH0515..........................................................................................$20,000 1983 John Deere 8820 combine, 230 30-ft. header. Tag #ArtH0515.......$18,000 Koehring-Bantam C-66 excavator, hydraulic thumb, 4005 hours. Tag #ArtH0515..... ................................................................................................................. $15,000 Big Bud HN-360 tractor, 855 Cummins engine, 400 hp. Tag #ArtH0515....... $45,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. air drill, 9.5” spacing, double shoot, 1720 tow behind cart. Tag #ArtH0515............................................................................................... $45,000 1992 New Holland 2000 big square baler. Tag #ArtH0515............................ $12,000 1980 Hesston 6650 swather, cab, air conditioning, 14-ft. auger header, 21-ft. DSA header, pickup reel, 6353 hours. Tag #ArtH0515..................................... $13,500 1981 Hesston 6650 swather, cab, air conditioning, 14-ft. auger header, 3044 hours.

Tag #ArtH0515......................................................................................... $11,000 1990 John Deere 535 round baler, net/twine, good belts. Tag #ArtH0515..... $11,000 1999 John Deere 4700 4 wheel sprayer. Tag #ArtH0515.............................. $92,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 60-ft. air seeder, 3450 tow behind tank, variable rate, double shoot.

Tag #ArtH0515......................................................................................... $49,000

MISCELLANEOUS

Farmhand 228 loader off John Deere 4010. Tag #ANF0415......................$3500 1984 Sun Craft 26-ft. motor home, Chevrolet 454 engine and running gear, sleeps 8, kitchen, Onan generator. Tag #JimP0415.........................................$8500 Smithy lathe. Tag #Ruth0415......................................................................$1700 Ellis 1600 bandsaw. Tag #Ruth0415...........................................................$1700 Ford 906 post hole digger, 4”, 9” and 12” augers. Excellent shape. Tag #BobP0415 New 8 hp semi-trash pump, flex end pipe complete with discharge hose. Tag #GaryW0315.........................................................................................$2500 24-ft. pipe panels. Tag #Joe0315.............................................................$350 ea.

Headcatch. Tag #MikeL0315..........................................................................$450 W-W squeeze chute. Like new. Tag #Horiz0115..........................................$6500 Adrian Quick-Pit 10 drive over grain pit. Excellent, always shedded. Tag #BK0115...............................................................................................$7500 Batch Boy chemical mixer. Tag #BK0115...................................................$4500 3 spear bale spear, fits bidirectional tractor. Tag #DonB1214 Powder River calf table. Tag #Horz1214.....................................................$1250 Grizzly 3-pt. backhoe. Tag #ANF1014.........................................................$3500 New Spray Lift hydraulic jack for high clearance sprayers. Tag #BigS1014.$2700 (2) round bale feeders. Tag #HarryV1014 2010 REM 2700 grain vac, 2 flexible spouts and handle, 168 hours. Tag #TL0814 Ford 3-pt. post hole digger, 12” auger. Tag #ANF0714................................$1200 (4) used 23.1x30 tires. Tag #ANF0414. Each................................................$250 (2) new 23.1x30 tires. Tag #ANF0414. Each................................................$1000 2013 Polaris 900XP 4-seat UTV. Very few miles. Tag #Grant0214...........$19,000 11/2” ripper tooth for excavator. Tag #CTreb0908............................................$350

PICKUPS & CARS

Jeep CJ2, rollbar, flathead. Tag #BDawson0315 2009 Chevrolet Corvette, 8400 miles. Tag #Larry0315...........................$34,000 1988 Chevrolet one ton pickup, flatbed, gooseneck ball. Tag #DeanL0215 1981 Ford pickup, 4 speed. Tag #DeanL0215 1977 Ford F350 service pickup, service box, air compressor. Tag #DeanL0215 1999 Ford F250 heavy duty pickup. Tag #ArtH0115...................................$7000 1997 GMC 1500 van, 220,000 miles. All serviced and ready to go. Tag #RobertW1214..................................................................................................$2500 1974 Ford F350 pickup, automatic, duals, tool box, air compressor under hood, 300 gallon fuel tank with electric pump, Lincoln G8000 generator, 59,364 actual miles. Tag #RickT1014 1985 Ford F250 pickup, 4x4, 460 engine, 4 speed transmission, 9-ft. flatbed, 115,000 miles. Tag #DaveS0414...........................................................$2900 1975 Ford F250 2WD pickup, camper special, 390 engine, 4 speed, 77,010 miles.

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

TRAILERS

2000 Felling 20-ft. car hauling trailer, 7000 lb axles, fold-up ramps, new tires. Tag #Hug0315.............................................................................................$2500 NEW!! PJ trailers. Tag #EEquip0215.............................................Call for prices 1978 21-ft. tandem dually 5th wheel trailer to haul Cat D6C. Tag #BK0115.$4500 Reconditioned logging trailer, sliding main beam. Good looking trailer. Tag #DennyL1214.............................................................................................$15,000 18-ft. gooseneck stock trailer. Tag #JerSmt1114..........................................$2500 1981 Miller 24-ft. pintle hitch trailer. Tag #Hug1114....................................$6500 Max Load 26-ft. gooseneck trailer. Used very little. Tag #DonH0714..........$6500 2005 Exiss 3 slant horse trailer, tack room. Tag #JonH0714

EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS AVAILABLE

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

• Ezee-On air seeders with special discounts.

• Keho and Edwards aeration equipment.

• Tausras salt supplements.

• Many more products can be obtained.

• Call me for your parts needs for any make.

Case IH Combines For Sale

Eli (406) 460-0010 or 937-4800, email: sec.br@colonymt.com

1995 Case IH 2188 (S/N JJC0190440), Case IH 1015 pickup header, Sund pickup attachment (S/N JJC0055454). 5545 engine hours, 3986 separator hours, 30.5 drive tires, 14.9-24 steer tires. Tag #Rimrock0315.... $30,000 1996 Case IH 2188 (S/N JJC0194165), Case IH 1015 pickup header, Sund pickup attachment (S/N JJC021664). 6950 engine hours, 4645 separator hours, 30.5L-32 tires, 14.9-24 steer tires. Tag #Rimrock0315...... $27,500 1996 Case IH 2188 (S/N JJC0191146), Case IH 2015 pickup header, Sund 11-ft. pickup attachment. 5868 engine hours, 4410 separator hours, 30.5L32 drive tires @ 70%, 14.9-24 steer tires. Tag #Rimrock0315..... $30,000 1996 Case IH 2188 (S/N JJC0190452), Case IH 1015 pickup header, Sund pickup attachment. 5044 engine hours, 3526 separator hours, 30.5L-32 drive tires, 14.9-24 steer tires. Tag #Rimrock0315....................... $30,000 2004 Case IH 2388 (S/N JJC0273663), Case IH 2015 pickup header, Sund pickup attachment. 4115 engine hours, 3035 separator hours, 30.5L-32 drive tires, 14.9-24 steer tires. Tag #Rimrock0315....................... $50,000 2003 Case IH 2388 (S/N JJC0270824), Case IH 1015 pickup header, Sund pickup attachment. 4784 engine hours, 3430 separator hours, 30.5L-32 drive tires, 14.9-24 steer tires. Tag #Rimrock0315....................... $45,000 1999 Case IH 1020 30-ft. flex header, air reel, pickup reel (S/N JJC0319667).

Tag #Rimrock0315.......................................................................... $6000 1997 Case IH 1020 30-ft. flex header, pickup reel (S/N JJC0223806). Tag #Rimrock0315................................................................................. $6000 1997 Case IH 1020 30-ft. flex header, Crary air reel, pickup reel (S/N JJC0225548). Tag #Rimrock0315................................................... $6000 1999 Case IH 1020 30-ft. flex header, air reel, pickup reel (S/N JJC0332402).

Tag #Rimrock0315.......................................................................... $6000 1999 Case IH 1020 30-ft. flex header, pickup air reel (S/N JJC0325201). Tag #Rimrock0315................................................................................. $6000 1997 Case IH 1020 30-ft. flex header, CWS air reel, pickup reel (S/N JJC0225713). Tag #Rimrock0315................................................... $6000 2000 MacDon 962 30-ft. harvester draper header, pickup reel (S/N 132234).

Tag #Rimrock0315....................................................................... $15,000 Case IH 1030 30-ft. header, batt reel, reel needs new batts (S/N JJ0076767X).

Tag #Rimrock0315.......................................................................... $5000 2002 Case IH 1042 30-ft. draper header, pickup reel (S/N CC000584). Tag #Rimrock0315.............................................................................. $15,000 2002 Case IH 1042 30-ft. draper header, pickup reel (S/N CC0010585). Tag #Rimrock0315.............................................................................. $15,000 2001 MacDon 972 30-ft. draper header (S/N 10525). Tag #Rimrock0315...... ..................................................................................................... $24,000 1999 Case IH 1042 draper header, pickup reel (S/N CC0010217). Tag #Rimrock0315...................................................................................... $15,000

COMBINES

John Deere 8820 combine, 30.5L-32, 11L-24.5 steer tires, 2900 hours, 1993 MacDon 960 36-ft. draper header. Tag #BenC0315...........................$30,000 1999 Case IH 2388 combine, 4600 hours. Well maintained. Tag #DaleP0914

COMBINE & HAY HEADERS

2007 Honey Bee 4255 rigid flex header. Tag #ClintB0115.......................$30,000 Case IH 1020 30-ft. flex header. Tag #DaleP0914 New Holland 16H header with Versatile 276 tractor adapter. Tag #Russ0814 New Holland 1116H hay header, 276 Versatile tractor adapter. Tag #Russ0812

GRAIN AUGERS

Sakundiak 8x41-ft. auger, PTO drive. Like new. Tag #ANF1214.................$3500 Brandt 10x60 swing hopper auger (orange). Tag #PatW1014....................$5500 Brandt 10x70 swing hopper auger (blue). Tag #PatW1014.........................$8500 40-ft. grain treat auger with 220 electric auger. Tag #TL0814 Wheatheart 10”x10-ft. transfer auger, throttling valve. Tag #DaveS0414....$1900

SWATHERS & MOWER CONDITIONERS

New Holland 499 12-ft. haybine. Tag #JohnDr0415....................................$6000

ROUND & SQUARE BALERS

New Holland 1425 self-propelled baler, gas. Tag #Guy0415......................$6500 New Holland 1425 gas self-propelled baler. Tag #GuyM0315....................$8000 Hesston 4700 big square baler, 3-ft.x321/2” bales. Tag #Hoss0215.........$10,000 New Holland SP-166 self propelled baler, 2 Wisconsin engine, reconditioned and should run fine. Tag #ANF0714.............................................................$8500

MOWERS & MISC. HAY TOOLS

Rhino DB150 ditch bank mower, 5-ft. cut, 3-pt. mount. Tag #GaryW0315..$6000 Hesston 30A stackhand. Tag #MaryL0115...................................................$750 Mohawk 7-ft. 3-pt. rotary mower. Tag #ANF1114 New!! H&S rakes available. Give us a call

BALE MOVERS

New Holland 1069 3 wide balewagon, 154 capacity, air, cab. Tag #0415$35,000

SPRAYERS & SPREADERS

2002 Brandt SB4000 suspended boom sprayer, 90-ft. booms, 1600 gallon tank, chemical inductor, foam marker, new pump, Micro-Trak controller. Tag #PatF0315.........................................................................................$13,900 Summers pull-type sprayer, 100-ft. booms. Tag #PaulT0115 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 114-ft. single boom, double nozzles, windscreens, 1500 gallon tank, 18.4x26 diamond tires. Tag #DaveB1014 John Deere 4720 sprayer, stainless steel tank, loaded. Tag #PatW1014$160,000 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 114-ft. single boom, double nozzles, 1500 gallon tank.

Tag #DaveB0914 NYB 60-ft. sprayer on truck, induction cone, triple nozzles, 8 hp engine, touchdown wheels, electric end nozzles. Tag #Gordon0814.........................$8500 Bourgault 1460 sprayer, 110-ft. booms. Tag #KeithD0714 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 Spray lift jacks for high clearance self-propelled sprayers. Tag #Hug1212............ ........................................................................................................$2500 ea.

TRUCKS

1986 Ford F700 diesel truck, 16-ft. grain box, hoist. Tag #GPI0315............$5500 Mayflower truck, 30-ft. van body. Tag #LarryK1114 1972 Ford tandem axle twin screw grain truck, 475 gas engine, 20-ft. grain box, 102,000 miles. Tag #PhilH0914..........................................................$23,000 1949 International KB5 truck, 13-ft. box, hoist, cattle rack. Tag #TL0814 1974 Chevrolet C60 2 ton single axle, 17-ft. box, hoist, no tarp. Tag #BobC0514 1955 Chevrolet 6500 truck with box and hoist. Tag #RobertW0613