May 2013

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MAY 2013

Vol. XIV No. 4 P.O. Box 306 Valier, MT 59486-0306

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

Ag and resource leadership program applicants sought Montana State University Extension is offering a new, two-year leadership program for professionals in agriculture and natural resource industries. The Resource Education and Agriculture Leadership (REAL) Montana training will include participant classes, tours, networking opportunities and travel. The two-year program features eight in-state seminars, a five-day national study tour in Washington, D.C. and a two-week international trip. Seminars will include: training in agriculture institutions and agencies, natural resource development, public speaking/media, economics, state and federal policy, international trade, urban/rural relationships, water issues, transportation, labor and production costs, entrepreneurship, and other current industry topics. REAL Montana is limiting the inaugural class to approximately 20 participants who earn a substantial percentage of their livelihoods from Montana agriculture and/or natural resources, who have the willingness and aptitude to develop long-term leadership skills. No age restrictions apply. Program cost will be shared by participants and private industry sponsors. Applications are due by May 31. Information and application instructions are available at www.realmontana.org or by contacting Janelle Booth, (406) 994-6480, janelle.booth@montana.edu.

UPCOMING AUCTIONS

May 18, RK Statewide Auction, Pisk Real Estate & Moving Auction, Glendive..A22 May 18, Kamerman Auction Co, Arts Estate, Belgrade.....................................A4 May 18, Shobe Auction & Realty, Mid-America Truck Wash & Repair, Billings..A3 May 18, Flying D Auction, Magic Farms/Mickey Iverson Farm & Car, Conrad.A5 May 23, Buckley Auctions, Boxwell Farm, Sunburst.......................................A11 May 23, Shobe Auction & Realty, Wilson Richards Ranch, Lewistown............A7 May 24, Rick Young & Sons Auctioneers, Gardner, Shepherd........................A13 May 25, Mills Auction Service, Rosencranz Ranch, Broadus.........................A18 May 25, RK Statewide Auction, Klein Real Estate & Moving, Sidney.............A36 May 25, Top Notch Auction Service, Woods Tools, Guns, Corvettes, Opportunity..................................................................................................................A17 May 25, Flying D Auction, Spring Consigment, Conrad..................................A59 May 28, Rivers West Auction, Online................................................................A20 May 30, Buckley Auctions, Kraft, J & L Cattle Co, Browning..........................A21 May 31, Rivers West Auction, Farm & Ranch Consignment, Evaro................A23 June 1, RK Statewide Auction, Sturgis Moving Auction, Sidney....................A44 June 1, Barnes Auction Service, 13th Annual Farm & Ranch, Dillon.............A32 June 1, Ophus Auction Service, Brodock Estate, Fort Benton......................A33 June 1, Montana Auction Company, Shennum Farm & Ranch, Brockway....A31 June 2, Rivers West Auction & RK Statewide Auction, Sanders County Real Estate, Plains.................................................................................................A34 June 4, Rivers West Auction, Online.................................................................A20 June 7, Rivers West Auction, Commercial Coffee House & C-Store, Evaro..A37 June 8, Mills Auction Service, Amish School, Ashland..................................A40 June 8, Kevin Hill Auction Service, Fox Farming & Fox Repair, Corvallis.....A40 June 8, RK Statewide Auction, Thompson Antiques, Guns & Shop, Glendive... ........................................................................................................................A46 June 13, Brownell Auctions, Benefit Auction, Conrad....................................A26 June 13, SK Realty, Lake Sakakwea, Williston ND...........................................A45 June 15, Kamerman Auction Co, Ham Estate, Bozeman................................A52 June 15, Leonard Matteson Auction, Galata....................................................A49 June 22, Shobe Auction & Realty, Warhank Estate, Rudyard..........................A53 June 26, RK Statewide Auction, Pettersen Estate, Glendive..........................A56 June 29, Ophus Auction Service, Consignment, Big Sandy...........................A70

Kids’ Fly Tying Night set

Fish, Wildlife and Parks and the Missouri River Flyfishers will hold their annual fly tying night for children May 23 at FWP regional headquarters in Great Falls, Montana at 4600 Giant Springs Road. The free event teaches youngsters the basics of the hobby and how to tie a few simple flies. In addition, the participants learn about aquatic insects, which many flies imitate. No equipment is necessary as everything, including instructors from the club, will be provided. Parents are encouraged to attend and watch. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. and runs till 8 p.m.

Lindsey Martin, Jack Hadcock and Dave McEwen discuss bears and sheep at the “Let’s Talk About Bears” meeting in Conrad, Montana, April 4. (Photo by Maggie McNutter, Marias River Livestock Association)

Private pesticide applicator initial training The Montana State University Cascade County Extension office will be offering a private pesticide applicator initial training in Great Falls, Montana on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. The training will be at the Montana ExpoPark’s Family Living Center and begin at 9:00 a.m. The training will end with the Montana Private Applicator Certification exam around 6:00 p.m. Individuals must be licensed as a private applicator prior to purchasing and using a pesticide designated by the Department of Agriculture as a restricted use pesticide. For applicators to acquire their initial applicator license, they must either attend a private pesticide applicator initial training or pass a 50 question open book Montana Private Applicator Certification Exam at their local extension office. Speakers at the May 22nd private pesticide applicator initial training will be Mary Burrows, PhD, MSU Extension Plant Pathology Specialist; Michaela Hystad, Montana Department of Agriculture Plant Science Specialist; Nicole Gray, MSU Hill Extension; Joe Parks, MSU Toole County

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Extension; Travis Standley, MSU Teton County Extension and Chrissy Cook, MSU Judith Basin Extension. The private pesticide applicator initial training is open to the public. Individuals who have a current private applicator license will receive 6 recertification credits towards their license. Those individuals not holding a private applicator license will be licensed as private applicators at the program. Cost for the training is $30 per person which includes training materials and lunch. Individuals interested in the training need to register before May 17th to the MSU Cascade County Extension office. For more information or to register, contact Rose Malisani with the MSU Cascade County Extension office at (406) 454-6980.

PRIVATE TREATY

Dover Ranch Shorthorns, Billings..............................A32 Gunderson Hereford, Rudyard....................................A13 Elk Park Angus, Columbia Falls..................................A10 Connelly Angus, Valier.................................................A24 Bar Quarter Circle Ranch, Gallatin Gateway................A4 Anton’s Alpacas, Gillette WY.......................................A34 Prickly Pear Simmental Ranch, Helena......................A22 Lindseth Charolais, Dupuyer.......................................A40 Rainbows End Ranch, Lewistown...............................A36 Dallas Polled Herefords, Canyon Creek......................A17 Morel Red Angus, Valier...............................................A26 Konesky Simmental, Sand Coulee..............................A46 Sand Herefords, Fairfield.............................................A41 Double Tree Red Angus, Sand Coulee........................A72 Churchill Cattle Co, Manhattan.....................................A9 Dutton Hereford Ranch, Gold Creek.............................A9 Ehlke Herefords, Townsend...........................................A9 Feddes Herefords, Manhattan.......................................A9 McMurry Cattle, Billings.................................................A9 J Bar E Ranch, Plentywood...........................................A9 K.L. Slagsvold Herefords, Lindsay................................A9 Sparks Herefords, Plevna..............................................A9


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TRUCK FOR SALE

1992 Freightliner Detroit 60, 10 speed transmission, 790,000 miles, 4 axle, 171/2 ft. box with 10 yard dual axle pup, rebuilt hydraulic cylinder on pup. Truck working every day........................................................................... $35,000

Phone 406-655-0791, Billings, Montana

TOMSHECK AG LLC

Pre Plant - Chemfallow - Crop

Custom Spraying

Liquid Fertilizer Application

Terry Tomsheck 406-450-8013 or Rex Tomsheck 406-450-1252

Serving the Golden Triangle and surrounding areas

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Visit your local Kuhn Dealer today! Post Creek Supply • St. Ignatius, MT

$8500

Scientist returns to Scotland for ‘superfruit’ study

By Cathy McKenzie, WSU Extension When Washington State University (WSU) weed scientist Tim Miller teamed up with fruit researchers in the United Kingdom (UK) last summer, he was hoping to learn how weeds affect the quality and nutritional value of raspberries. He will travel to the James Hutton Institute in Invergowrie, Scotland for a second year of berry trials May 14-23 and, when he returns, his findings may help growers produce a higher quality “superfruit.” Miller developed the series of trial projects in order to find out whether weeds, or the herbicides used to control them, produce fruit with less of the vitamin C and other antioxidants and nutrients that make berries so healthful and appealing to consumers. His research complements that of UK researchers who have perfected the method for measuring the amount of many compounds in raspberry and black currant, two of the so-called superfruits that contain large amounts of antioxidants. Antioxidants are vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that protect and repair cells from damage caused by free radicals that can impair the body’s immune system. Superfuits are believed to help fight damage by boosting the immune system, enabling the body to better ward off colds, flu and other infections. “Since we both grow berries, it was a natural thing for a Pacific Northwest weed scientist and the small fruit breeders in the United Kingdom to team up and see what some of the factors are that affect berry quality,” said Miller. For raspberries, one common factor may be how weeds are managed. “Producers in the Pacific Northwest, as in Scotland, use herbicides to manage cane growth and control weeds,” Miller said. Their research may determine – for the first time – whether weed control also influences berry quality, sugar content, color and antioxidant level. According to Miller, last summer’s initial results linked the presence of some hard-to-control weeds like broadleaf dock, fireweed and quackgrass to such negative impacts on berries as lower sugar and vitamin C content and reduced color and juice sweetness. He said this year’s trials will provide even more useful information for berry growers and consumers across the globe. “A better understanding of the potential effects of management decisions will give growers one more tool to improve not only the yield of their fruit, but also how good those fruits are for consumers,” Miller said. “Whenever you test living plants in the real world, you can expect some variation in the results from year to year,” he said. “If berry quality factors respond the same way two years in a row, it’s a good indication that you are looking at a true response rather than simply a response due to temperature or some other environmental factor.” ##### You know you’re in a hillbilly family if there’s ever been a fight at the dinner table over the piece of fat in the can of pork-and-beans.

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Schulte PTO driven snowblower

Closeout Pricing on all IN STOCK Snowmobile Trailers

Load Max 26-ft. gooseneck with super singles and center pop-up, 20K GVW. Capacity of a Dual, Pulls like a Single!

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“OVER 200 TRAILERS IN STOCK TO FIT YOUR NEEDS”

May 2013 — Vol. XIV No. 4

New Holland BR780 baler. Twine only, FIELD READY!

Deadline Friday before first Monday of each month.

International 966 Farmall, 90+ hp, dual PTO, ether boost. Champ all terrain forklift, 6K 1st stage, 4K 2nd stage, 13-ft. mast height.

Capital Trailer & Equipment 1941 N Last Chance Gluch ~ Helena, MT 59601

Hesston BP20 bale processor. GREAT SHAPE!

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Montana moose study begins

Fish, Wildlife and Parks recently began a 10-year moose study focusing on the Big Hole, the Cabinet Mountains and the Rocky Mountain Front. The research effort comes because of decreasing moose populations, declining hunter harvest and increasing hunter days afield in some parts of the state. “We don’t have a lot of hard data to make management decisions,” says Nick DeCesare, FWP research biologist in Missoula. “FWP is mostly using hunter harvest statistics.” Twelve moose in each of the three study areas were darted, captured and fitted with radio collars for long-term monitoring of adult female survival, pregnancy and calf survival rates. The moose along the Front came primarily from the Badger Creek area and the Pine Butte Swamp just south of the Teton River. Blood, fecal, hair and teeth samples were taken from each moose for laboratory analyses of genetics, parasites, disease, age and pregnancy. The Front presents a bit of good news for the largest member of the deer family. “People are seeing more moose on the Front,” DeCesare says, “including the Sweet Grass Hills, than they did historically. But it’s still a relatively small population compared to the rest of the state.” Moose populations across the lower 48 states are fluctuating, in some cases dramatically, and no one is sure exactly why. “Minnesota has seen their moose populations crash,” DeCesare says. “They’ve even cancelled their hunting season. Up in New England, however, from Maine to Massachusetts, the moose population is increasing; same in Alberta.” Various theories have been put forth about the declines: more parasites from warmer temperatures, predators, changes in habitat. While some are quick to push the predator angle, Decesare is not so sure. “Minnesota has wolves, too,” he says. “But they were finding their collared moose are just dying. Whole. Without any predation.” Eventually, Decesare wants to put radio collars on 90 animals, 30 in each of the three study areas. That will require a lot of landowner permission. “So far everyone has been great,” he says.

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RYDELLE ENTERPRISES LLC 406-288-3883 Marion L. Jones

• 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 • Projects completed in Montana, Idaho and Washington

Where do you take your hydraulic problems?

BIG SKY HYDRAULICS

4 General machinery and spray welding

• Gauges

• Filter products

4 We install wet kits

• Tube fittings and adapters 4 PTO’s installed

See us for all our hydraulic pumps, motor & valves • Hydraulic hose and fittings on hand • Hydraulic quick disconnect • Hydraulic pumps, motors and valves

* Balebed and snowplow maintanence available * Big Sky Hydraulics & Machining Inc. Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

406-727-5623

2315 10th St. NE #B Great Falls, MT 59404 After hours emergency service available 406-736-5462 or 406-454-1692

Locally owned by Mike Yuhas & Mark Allen

MID-AMERICA TRUCK WASH & REPAIR

Saturday, May 18th, 10 a. m. 5123 Jellison Rd., Billings, MT (On Land Fill Road)

From I-94 at Billings, take S. Billings Blvd. exit, go S. 1.5 miles, then W. on Jellison Rd. (Land Fill Rd.) for ½ mile. Watch for Auction Signs. Tractor & Equip: 1967 Ford 5000 tractor w/ loader; King Kutter 3 pt. roto tiller, 60”; JD LA110 lawn tractor, hydro, 42”; Vehicles, ATV, Snowmobile: ‘85 GMC ½ ton pickup, 2wd; ‘78 Ford LTD, 64k miles; ‘76 Cadillac Sedan Deville, 39,403 miles; ‘72 IHC 1600 2 ton truck w/flatbed; ‘71 GMC ½ ton, 2 wd; Polaris Xplorer 500 4 wheeler; ‘98 Artic Cat 550 Cougar snowmobile, 42 actual miles, like new!! Wash Equip.: Hotsy 5832A stationary high-pressure washer; Hotsy RC 1000 water recycle system, both not used in several years. Many Quality Power/Hand Tools & Shop Equip.; Guns & Ammo View list @ ShobeAuction.com or call for brochure: 406-538-5125

Terms: Cash or Check day of Auction

408 W. Main, Lewistown, MT 59457

For More Information or Brochure: Phone 406-538-5125 Jayson 406-366-5125 Kyle 406-366-0472 www.ShobeAuction.com


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TRAILER FOR SALE

2008 Walton 24 GVW gooseneck trailer, decter axle, electric/hydraulic disc brakes, spare tire, 10 ply tires, chain box. Like new condition......................... Phone Wayne’s LLC, (406) 212-6200, West Glacier, Montana

$8000

DRILLS and TRAILER FOR SALE

John Deere 9450, 30-ft. hoe drills with transport, new points, steel packers.............. $13,000 1989 Stoughton 40-ft. aluminum grain trailer.............................................................. $14,000

Call (406) 462-5538 or (406) 462-5539

M

R FA

Estate of Ben & Ruby Arts

SATURDAY, MAY 18 ~ 10:00 AM Belgrade, MT

Directions: From the I-90 Belgrade exit go South on Jackrabbit lane for 2 miles. Turn right on Cameron Bridge Road for 1.5 miles. Watch for Signs!

HAYING EQUIPMENT

TRACTORS & COMBINE

*JD 4440, 2 WD, Diesel, Sound Guard Cab, 3 pt, Quad Range Transmission, Dual Remotes, 6570 hrs,– excellent *JD 4010, Diesel, Open Station, Quad Range Transmission, Dual Remotes, 3023 hrs w/ JD 158 Loader, (transmission needs work) *JD 3010, 8650 hrs, Gas, *JD 70, Restored, Wide Front, 801 3 pt hitch, Gas, 14.9X38 Tires 90% - Must see *JD 70, Narrow Front, Gas, 1338 Rear Tires *JD Model H, w/electric start option, lights, 9-32 Rear Tires *Farmall M, 13.6X38 Tires *JD Combine, Model 95, 14’ Header (used fall 2012)

Auctioneer’s Note: The family of Ben and Ruby Arts’ are offering their machinery and primitives that span many years. All of Ben’s machinery is very useable and we have many desirable primitives for the collector. There are sure to be some surprises as we continue to go through all of the buildings.

TRUCKS, ATV’s & CYCLES

*1973 2T GMC 6000 Truck, 39K miles, 5X2 Transmission, 366 engine w/ 16’ Knapheide Box & Hoist *1974 Chevy 3/4T 4X4 flatbed Pickup, 99K, 350 *1946 Chevy 2T Truck w/ hoist – doesn’t run *Arctic Cat 500 4X4 ATV, 11300 miles, w/ Warn Winch *several Honda 90’s, Honda 250 Scrambler, Vintage Snoblazer Snowmobile

PRIMITIVE, MISC EQUIPMENT & SHOP SUPPLIES ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES ID required at the time of Registration Terms: Cash or Bankable Check

*JD 348 14”X18” Small Square Baler, w/ qtr turn chute – Excellent *Case IH 8460 Round Baler, w/ monitor, *JD 1219 Mower Conditioner, 9’6” cut *LMC 8907 Twin Basket Rake, all hydraulic, 10 ½’ baskets *JD Side Delivery Rake *JD #8 Sickle Mower, 7’ Bar, w/ #1 Rear Conditioner (Rare)

SEEDING & TILLAGE EQUIPMENT

*JD 8350 12’ End Wheel Drill, 6” spacing, Grain/Fertilizer/ Alfalfa boxes, Double Disc – Excellent *JD 450 hydro push Manure Spreader, like new *JD #813/14 3 Bottom Plow – Restored * JD Van Brunt 12’ End wheel Drill *JD 650 14’ Cultivator w/ Drag Harrow *JD 650 14’ Cultivator *JD 14’ Finishing Disc *Bear Cat 16’ Packer Roller *2 pto irrigation pumps * 50hp electric irrigation pump *JD LF12 Fertilizer Spreader *JD #55A/B/H 3 Bottom Plow *JD 12-6L V-Ditcher *JD 4 Bottom Plow *5 Sections Rigid Harrow, 5’

2nd annual N.D. Angus University set

By NDSU Extension Service North Dakota State University’s (NDSU) Carrington Research Extension Center once again is partnering with the North Dakota Angus Association to host the second annual Angus calf feed-out program. Angus producers can consign steers to the North Dakota Angus University program at the Research Extension Center. The producers are able to retain ownership of the animals through the feedlot-finishing period and receive information about the feedlot performance of their cattle, as well as carcass data after the animals are marketed. The program’s objectives are to provide Angus producers with performance and carcass information for animals that are finished in a conventional North Dakota feedlot environment, and conduct valid, replicated feedlot nutrition, environmental and animal well-being research using Angus genetics. Producers will receive periodic progress reports on their calves’ performance and a final report on the overall performance, efficiency and carcass traits of their calves. This program also: • Increases awareness of the potential profitability of summer feedlot finishing in North Dakota • Promotes the use of diverse grain and crop coproducts available in the region • Assesses the value that can be realized by feeding cattle in North Dakota instead of transporting them to feedlots out of state The first North Dakota Angus University program was held during the summer and fall of 2012. Five producers consigned a total of 139 yearling and fall steer calves. In addition to being in the feed-out program, these steers were part of a feedlot research trial at the Research Extension Center. The calves gained an average of 4.5 pounds per day and had a feed efficiency of 6.31 pounds of dry-matter feed intake per pound of weight gain. They also had a dressing percentage of 63.5 percent, with 87 percent grading choice or better. Mike Wendel of LaMoure, who consigned calves to the program, was pleased with the animals’ results. “Not only did we get the carcass data back from the cattle we had at the university, but we also did a carcass and profit comparison to the calves we had there against the calves we kept at home,” he says. “I think that was a huge bonus for us,” he added. “We compared our rate of gain and carcass performance. It was a nice, unbiased comparison, and the whole process has been very educational.” Producers are not limited in the number of calves they can enter in the program, but they must consign animals in multiples of four. The calves being entered in this year’s program should be delivered to the Research Extension Center the week of May 13-17. For more information, contact the center at (701) 652-2951 or the following people at the center: • Vern Anderson, animal scientist, at vern.anderson@ ndsu.edu • Chanda Engel, animal science research specialist, at chanda.engel@ndsu.edu • Karl Hoppe, area Extension Service livestock specialist, at karl.hoppe@ndsu.edu Information about the program also is available from Wendel, a member of the North Dakota Angus Association board, at (701) 710-0425 or Nathan and Emily Spickler (the association’s secretary) at ndangus@daktel.com.

For more info & complete listing www.wkauction.net

KAMERMAN AUCTION CO.

Wes Kamerman (406) 282-6009 or (406) 580-2202

whkamerman@gmail.com

These calves were consigned to the 2012 North Dakota Angus University feed-out program at North Dakota State University’s Carrington Research Extension Center.


AUCTION

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Magic Farms

I-15

Micky Iverson Conrad

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Solid Rd. turn right & watch for sale.

to Great Falls

Register 9:00 a.m. — Sale 10:00 a.m. — Free Coffee — Lunch Available

Magic Farms — Mickey Iverson, Conrad, Mt.

TRAILERS

ANTIQUE VEHICLES 1919 T Roadster

1979 Chevy tandem grain truck, roll tarp. 1924 T Roadster, all restored.

1983 Datsun pickup 1978 Mustang II Cobra 1973 Lincoln Continental Two 1965 Cadillacs 1979 Burlameta Camaro 1977 ¾-ton Chevy Dually, flatbed, PTO wet kit, 350 4-spd.

7-in. Noble air drill, 7-in. spacing, 30-ft. wide.

2012 Willray 22’ gooseneck trailer with toolbox, ramps & 7,500-lb. winch. Model T trailer. Homemade trailer, twin axles 2012 Bergen 6000 swather trailer. (New)

IRRIGATION 1/4-mile handline, 4-inch center riser. John Deere 30-ft. disk, new in 2011

1927 T pickup, all restored.

1/4-mile 6-inch Ringlock main line

SPRAYERS 90 Flexicoil sprayer Jet 70-ft. computer sprayer. 40-ft. John Deere pickup sprayer. ATV 8-ft. sprayer

2008 Honda Big Red side by side

AUGERS IH 8825 swather, 30’ pick-up reel on header.

1927 T Roadster, all restored.

1995 light duty Chevy ¾ ton, throttle Body 350 stick shift, 100,000 mi. Mickey’s baby.

D6 Cat, 12-ft. hydraulic blade & pony start motor.

CARS

1945 Ford Fergurson back-hoe.

1948 Oldsmobile 2-door 1951 Cadillac Limousine 1954 Buick 4-door

60-ft., 10-in. PTO Westfield hydraulic swingout auger. Older 48-ft. PTO drive auger.

MISCELLANEOUS

MACHINERY 1929 Model A Ford truck, all restored.

8 x 36 Westfield auger, 20-HP Honda motor.

Windmill tower. 1500 gallon plastic water tank. Older stick welder. 3000 gallon fuel tank. 1000 gallon fuel tank. 2 - 140 gallon fuel tanks with electric pumps. Miscellaneous hand and power tools.

1988 1680 combine 30, 2758 hours. 1010 header, new tires, pick-up reel, $15,000 in recent updates.

TRUCKS 2 Butler grain Bins, 3200 bushel.

1955 Ford truck 14-ft. bed rock truck. Ford 4000 tractor with loader forks, jin pole, cement mixer, post hole digger and blade. White 1981 Chevy tandem grain truck, roll tarp.

1991 Case 9270 tractor, 4-WD, tires good, 320-HP, 3,000 hrs.

Rod weeder / Drag rods Krause 36-ft. chisel plow

Smaller farm related items will sell, just not listed. AUCTION NOTE: This will be an excellent sale. Good clean line of equipment, cars and trucks. See you sale day!

Flying D Auction Auctioneers: Zane Drishinski & Gerald Miller • Phone 406-278-7713 • Cell 289-0514 • Cell 289-0510


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Say you saw it in the Trader’s Dispatch

8155 Hwy. 10 West Missoula, Montana 406-544-2940 or 406-829-3540 E-mail: neilm@lm-machinery.com

Hitachi EX120 excavator, hydraulic thumb.............................$18,500

2006 Cat 928GZ wheel loader, 600 hours............................$119,500

2000 Kenworth T800 with Masport pump, 120 barrel vacuum trailer.. .......................................$42,500

Champion motor grader.....$29,000

1990 International 4x4 fire truck. Call for details.................$39,500 2005 Cat 962G wheel loader, ride control, good rubber.......$96,500

Cat D4E...............................$17,500

Hitachi 120 excavator.........$16,500

Mitsubishi MX030, hydraulic thumb, blade, steel tracks............ .......................................$13,500

Cat 950B wheel loader, general purpose bucket, good rubber............ .......................................$49,500

1997 International 4700 single axle dump with DT466 and hydraulic brakes................ $17,500 2005 Bobcat T190 skidsteer............ .......................................$21,500

1973 Kenworth Big Block Cummins, 13 speed, flatbed, log bunks..............................$10,500 Cat 930 loader.....................$24,500

2005 Takeuchi T130 skidsteer.......... .......................................$19,500

Fukishama 8000 lb. mini excavator, blade, rubber tracks........$10,500

John Deere 544B wheel loader....... .......................................$13,900 New Holland LS170 skidsteer......... .......................................$16,500

Ford self-load water truck, new pump, 42,000 miles...........$9500

Barko 450 log loader..........$29,500

1996 JD 310D 4WD backhoe, extend-a-hoe, air conditioning......... .......................................$27,500 Eagle Pitcher 4WD forklift..$18,500 Knuckle boom to fit tire truck..$2500

Danzco pull through delimber.......... ..........................................$8500

Log Loaders Available

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I have a question about some vines mixed in with my blue spruce trees. Last year, I noticed huge vines climbing on the trees. I cut them almost to the ground and put salt on them so they would decay (based on some naive advice). However, they have re-emerged and may be even stronger. I visited a local store to see if there is any chemical I could spray to kill them. They warned me about the possibility of harming the trees as well. The best I can do is pull the very tiny vines out of the ground. What can I do to get rid of those thick vines that are more like small trees? A: Whatever those vines are, try to control them by again cutting them to ground level. After that, paint the cut surfaces with a broadleaf herbicide or with Roundup. This will confine the damage to the offending plant and not harm the desired woody plants. Depending on the vigor and species of the vine, this treatment may have to be carried out more than once. For answers to general horticultural questions, go to http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ ndsuag/lawns-gardens-trees.

How cold?

1997 Ford 2000-gallon water truck with front/side/rear spray. Very nice condition..................$29,500

Marooka track mounted dumps....... .......................................$17,500

Stubborn vines

Stone Mason stone splitter, diesel power..............................$24,000

Ridge Mulcher (ex county)....$7250

International 7000 forklift......$4900

LM Rents * Flexible terms: pick up and delivery * Compactors padfoot and smooth drum: 54” to 84” * Excavators: from 10 ton to 30 ton

* Dozers six way blades and rippers: D4 to D8 size * Wheel loaders: 2 yard to 7 yard * Articulated trucks: 25 and 30 ton

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I have large pumpkins and a ton of buttercup squash in the garden. We will be going on vacation, so I wonder what temperatures they will tolerate in our absence. Thanks for your time. A: Cold damage depends on the degree of cold and its duration. It also has a lot to do with canopy protection. The first light freeze will take out the canopy foliage and leave the fruit pretty much unharmed. Ideally, it should be harvested at that time. If that isn’t possible, then hope for about a week to 10 days of balmy weather with no further freezes. Harvest the pumpkins and squash at your earliest convenience after that. I would strongly suggest getting a frost blanket and placing it over as much of your garden as possible to provide an extra layer of protection. Frost blankets are not expensive and are reusable for several years. For answers to general horticultural questions, go to http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ horticulture.


AUCTION AUCTION Wilson Richards Ranch Equipment AUCTION AUCTION

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Thursday, May T , M 23 23, , 2013 •2013 10:00 . . • 10 am

AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION

hursday ay rd aM LEWISTOWN, MT Location: 20 miles east of Lewistown on Black Butte Road. Location: From Lewistown, MT, 13 miles E. on Hwy. 87/200,

Directions: From Lewistown, go 11 miles eastthen on US 87,N.then north 10 miles on Gilt Edge10 Rd.miles on Giltedge Road. From Grass Range, go 17 miles west on US 87, then north 10 miles on Giltedge Road. From Roy, go south on Black Butte Road 21 miles. Owner: Wilson Richards, Lewistown, MT - Guest Consignor: Vern Leathers Estate, Geyser, MT

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Auctioneer’s Note:

2010 JD A400 swather w/JD 896 14’ header, Wilson diesel, has sold82theactual ranchhrs. and is liquidating his late-model line of equipment, all 1996 JD 6400 tractor w/JD 640 loader,of MFWD, 2045 hrs. which has had excellent care. Nearly everything has been shedded when not in useonly and made is field-ready! Join us on May 23rd for this solid offering of Ranch & Farm 2007 JD 568 rd. baler, Mega-Wide Plus, 2324 bales Equipment. ~ Jayson & Kyle Shobe 2 – JD 4020 diesel tractors w/loaders and grapple forks AC 8010 diesel tractor, 3 pt., pto LIVESTOCK CONSTRUCTION & 1996 TITAN 16’ stock trailer, less than 2000 miles on this unit EQUIPMENT SHOP EQUIPMENT Firearms HW galvanized stock tanks, 6’6” x 2’d ShelterLogic portable garage, all steel Shop tools and livestock equipment 2- Ritchie automatic water tanks, double frame, triple-layer RipStop poly cover, bowls, used, 300 head & smaller

MOTORCYCLE

1974 Honda at TL250 trials bike, oneComplete list available

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TRACTORS

1996 John Deere 6400, MFWD, JD 640 grapple loader, 85 hp, PowerQuad trans., 16 fwd. & rev., 2042 hrs., 3pt., dual hyd, dual pto, rubber 70% 1969 John Deere 4020, diesel, JD 158 grapple loader, cab, 5406 hrs., syncrorange trans., triple hyd., rubber 50% John Deere 4020, EZee-on 2100 grapple loader (New!), 7984 hrs, syncro-range trans., 3 pt., pto, dual hyd, rubber 70% Allis-Chalmers 8010, 500 hrs on rebuilt motor, 9907 actual hrs., 6 spd powershift high/low, 2wd., 3pt., 1000 pto., rubber 50%, triple hyd., CAH (A/C needs recharging), new batts 1940 Farmall H narrow front, pto, excellent rubber

100% waterproof, UV treated, 26’ x 12’, double-zipper door Over head garage door, 9’ x 9’, insulated, new, w/ opener & track, almond color Scaffolding, 10’l x 5’w and 8’l x 2’w sets MANY construction tools, power tools, Lewistown, Montana hand tools

AUCTION TRUCKS & PICKUP

1984 Kenworth K100 semi-tractor, 350 Cummins, Eden 9 spd., twin screw, cab-over w/ sleeper, air ride, in-frame overhaul 10k miles ago, 850k mi. on truck, good runner 1972 Ford 250 pickup, 2wd, 156374 mi., 4 spd., flatbed, wood deck 1977 Ford F700 2-ton, gas, 161k mi., 4/2 spd., 16’ box w/ stock rack, no hoist 1992 Dodge Power Ram 250, 4x4, Cummins, 277500 mi., 5 spd.

LUNCH AVAILABLE Terms: Cash or check day of auction.

Vern Leathers Estate

AUCTION Wilson Richards Ranch Equipment AUCTION

HAYING EQUIPMENT

2010 John Deere A400 swather , 896 14’ header, 125 hp diesel, 82 machine hrs., 61 header hrs., cab, A/C, all factory updates compiled. As the hour meter reflects, this unit is JUST LIKE NEW! 2007 John Deere 568 baler, Mega-Wide Plus, 2324 bales, flotation tires, excellent condition! H&S high capacity rake, 12 wheel rakes, excellent condition!

TRAILERS

1999 Titan 16’ stock trailer, gn, steel, side door, center gate, rubber mats. Pulled 1000 miles or less! 1990 Boss 16’ stock trailer, gn, steel, good floor w/ mats & good rubber 14’ flatbed trailer, bp, tandem axle, tilt bed

FIREARMS

WIN 70, .264 WIN Mag., bolt action, checkered fore grip & stock, s#G283973 w/ Burris 3x9 scope Sharps .45-90 (mkd. 45 2 4/10), “Old FARM EQUIPMENT Reliable” engraved on barrel, tang peep Highline Bale Master 6000, 1000 pto., sight, s#S13133 needs new rollers & beaters Marlin 25MN .22WMR, bolt action, Fimco truck bed sprayer, 200 gal., 12 s#11566258, Simmons 4x32 scope nozzles, 2- 10’ booms, hand wand, Marlin 1895CB .45-70, lever action, oct. Honda 5.5 hp motor barrel, s#99119827 International backhoe attachment, 3pt., Marlin 60 .22 LR, semi- auto, tube feed, 17” bucket, 10’ reach s#16387361 John Deere dozer blade, 9’, JD mounts, Taurus Judge .45LC/ 410 ga., hyd. lift & angle s#CN746840 w/ nylon holster Road Boss 3pt. grader, 8’ SKS 59/66 semi-auto, 7.62 x 39 Kirchner spring tine cultivator, 3pt., 10’ Niagara pto generator, MDL 5561-0, 25k Thompson Center Arms, Renegade .50 cal. black powder, oct. barrel, s#317794 watt Kentucky Rifle black powder, possible Ford M903 post auger, 3pt., 12” .38 cal., oct. barrel hursday ay rd New England Firearms Co. aM SB1 12ga., 3”, s#NA170094 LEWISTOWN, MT ¾”, muzzle break Location: From Lewistown, MT, Stevens 13 miles820B E. on12ga., Hwy.287/200, Richland Arms Texas New Army .44 cal. then 10 miles N. on Gilt Edge Rd. pistol w/ leather holster black powder Rohm .22 short mini revolver s#925530, German

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HORSE DRAWN EQUIPMENT & TACK

Studebaker grain wagon, w/ bows, 10’L, rebuilt and in excellent condition! Single horse driving cart Hay sled, rebuilt Red Fir undercarriage, like new, deck needs replacing Single horse open sleigh, complete & rebuildable Double Trees; Single trees; Wagon parts; Sled parts 1 set team harness; Canvas panniers, 2 sets 12+ wagon & Buggy wheels, steel rims Horse collars, some new, asstd. sizes Canvas feed bags Outdoor/Camping gear

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2010 JD A400 swather w/JD 896 14’ header, diesel, 82 actual hrs. 1996 JD 6400 tractor w/JD 640 loader, MFWD, 2045 hrs. 2007 JD 568 rd. baler, Mega-Wide Plus, only made 2324 bales 2 – JD 4020 diesel tractors w/loaders and grapple forks AC 8010 diesel tractor, 3 pt., pto 1996 TITAN 16’ stock trailer, less than 2000 miles on this unit Firearms Shop tools and livestock equipment

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By Audrey Rider, SDSU Extension 4-H Youth Leadership Field Specialist

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Parliamentary Procedure: To Address the Chair When a club member wishes to speak in a club meeting, he or she should stand and address the chair as Mister or Madam President. Remarks should be addressed to the president and there should be no talking among members when business is being conducted. To Make a Motion Most of the business that club members conduct is done through the form of motions. To make a motion after obtaining the floor, the member says, “Madam or Mister President, I move that ….” After the motion has been seconded, the president calls for discussion. Each person who wishes to discuss the motion addresses the chair and is recognized before making comments. When the discussion is finished, the president says, “Are you ready for the question?” The club members respond, “Question,” if they are ready to vote. The president calls for the vote

by saying, “All those in favor say ‘Aye’” (pronounced “I”). “All those opposed, ‘No’”. If the president cannot tell which side has won, a hand count vote may be taken. Call Mike at After hearing the vote, the president states, (406) 734-5454 evenings or (406) 734-5498 days “The ayes (or nos) have it and the motion is (or is not) carried.” In the case of a tie, the president or presiding officer casts the deciding vote. Amendments to Motions Amendments may be made to a motion. An amendment must be made in the form of SELLING 15 PUREBRED a motion, seconded and voted on before the motion as amended can be voted on. YEARLING BLACK ANGUS BULLS Letting Committees Work for the Club •  Good heifer bulls •  Low birth weight Much of the work to be accomplished •  Easy calving •  Good temperment by a club can best be done by committees •  Good growth working with the counsel of leaders and with the approval of the club membership. Freeman 200 self-propelled diesel baler, cab, air, hydro, This gives more 4-H’ers the opportunity to good condition................................................$6500 obo participate, to assume responsibility, and Phone (406) 212-4958, Columbia Falls, MT to gain leadership skills. Committees can help overcome the problem of spending too much time on details in the club meeting. They also give an opportunity for a few members to devote their full attention to a particular subject. In addition, it is good training in group leadership. There are two general types of committees. Standing Committees are active throughout the entire year. These may include: • Program Committee • Membership Committee • Music Committee • Recreation Committee • Activity Committee Special Committees are appointed and serve for a single event. The program committee for the local Achievement Days and the summer picnic committee are examples of special committees. The organization and duties of all committees are quite similar, SeedMaster now offers Auto Zone Command™ & FLIP™ (Full Last so they may be considered together. Implement Pass) as standard features on its on-board and tow-behind tanks. Each committee should: • Know its specific assignment. The president and club Auto Zone Command prevents costly input overlap by leaders should explain this. instantly stopping product flow in up to 10 metering zones. • Give serious thought and The more zones you control, the more money you will save. study to the problem. FLIP is SeedMaster’s patented mapping software that • Seek opinions and sugactivates Auto Zone Command and halts product flow the gestions outside the commitFIRST SEEDED PASS first time openers pass through an overlap area. Product is tee membership, if needed. then applied on the last pass, preventing double seed and FLIP VIRTUAL PASS - LAST SEEDED PASS • Encourage cooperation fertilizer from being applied, and avoiding any seedbed disturbance. NO OVERLAP 10 ZONES OF OVERLAP CONTROL among its members in workCONTROL ing out details. The Big Payback – Savings using a 10 zone, 80 ft. drill • Prepare recommendations 3200 sq. ft. 320 sq. ft. for club action. Overlap%Overlap%Cost • Report back to the club. No Zone Auto Zone Savings Savings/ Year Acres Command Command per Acre Total Acres The chairperson should: 1 5,000 7.30% 1.20% $6.38 $31,903 • Call the committee to$6.38 Cost Savings/Acre/Year x 5000 Acres gether and preside at the Based on $104.60 /Acre Average Input Cost meeting. = $31,903 Input Savings/Year • Know the assignment 4 5,000 7.30% 1.20% $6.38 $31,903 The diagram illustrates how SeedMaster’s Auto Zone Command given the committee and turns off seed and fertilizer to each zone during headland passes. 5 5,000 7.30% 1.20% $6.38 $31,903 explain it clearly at the first Without Auto Zone Command, the large area in red would receive committee meeting. double inputs, wasting considerable dollars. TOTAL 5 YEAR SAVINGS = $159,515 • Seek ideas from committee members before expressing own ideas. For more information on SeedMaster’s Auto Zone Command or FLIP • Assign specific duties to contact your local SeedMaster dealer or call 1.888.721.3001. committee members, if necessary. • Inform the president be™ ™ fore the club meeting starts that the committee report is 1.888.721.3001 www.seedmaster.ca ready to be presented. • Report findings of the committee to the club.

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FARMALL TRACTOR FOR SALE

Farmall M tractor, runs and drives in fair condition, new belts, hoses, battery and tires............ $1200 Contact Justin Paulson at 406-581-9901, Twin Bridges, MT

RV and CHISEL PLOW FOR SALE For more information contact Joel Fenger (406) 265-0063 Melroe Gysler 34-ft. basic chisel 1998 Hitchhicker II with 12-ft. slide out, new tires and batteries, clean.

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USED EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

1- 2001 Genie 65-ft. manlift, 4x4, diesel...................................................................... $29,900 1- 1999 Genie 60-ft. manlift, 4x4, dual fuel.................................................................. $19,900 2- 2002 Genie 40-ft. manlifts, 4x4, dual fuel, low hours. Each..................................... $21,500 1- 2002 Ameriquip 45-ft. towable manlift, Honda engine............................................... $7500 1- 2007 Bobcat S250 skid steer, diesel, cab with heat and a/c, 2350 hours............... $25,500 1 set Loegering bolt on track assembly for Bobcat S250.............................................. $9500 1- 2008 Bobcat S185 skid steer, cab with heat and a/c, dual hand control, 1330 hours.......... ................................................................................................................................. $24,500 1- 2007 Bobcat 435ZHS mini excavator, 12-ft. dig depth, 24” bucket, cab with heat and a/c, 3037 hours............................................................................................................... $29,950 2- 2008 Wacker RT82SC trench rollers, 32” with remote, 558 and 549 hours. Each..... $9900 1- Dynapac CC122 47” smooth drum ride on roller with water, 2040 hours................ $12,000 1- 2008 Stone PD8-43 sheep’s foot ride on roller with blade, 366 hours.................... $24,500 1- 1994 Skytrak 8042 reach forklift.............................................................................. $26,500 1- 1996 Skytrak 10054 reach forklift with new motor.................................................. $31,500 2- Dingo TX420 walk behind compact loaders, 42” bucket. Each.................................. $5500 1- Dingo 3-ft. trencher attachment.................................................................................. $3000 3- Bosch electric demo hammers with 2 bits, 11/8” bits. Each........................................... $500 1- Core Cut 20” self propelled concrete saw, gas powered with blades......................... $2500

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By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR Fellowship applications for Nebraska LEAD (Leadership Education/Action Development) Group 33 are now available for men and women involved in production agriculture or agribusiness. “Up to 30 motivated men and women with demonstrated leadership potential will be selected from five geographic districts across our state,” said Terry Hejny, Nebraska LEAD Program director. In addition to monthly three-day seminars throughout Nebraska from mid-September through early April each year, Nebraska LEAD Fellows also participate in a 10-day National Study/Travel Seminar and a two week International Study/Travel Seminar. Seminar themes include leadership assessment and potential, natural resources and energy, agricultural policy, leadership through communication, our political process, global perspectives, nuclear energy, social issues, understanding and developing leadership skills, agribusiness and marketing, advances in health care and the resources and people of Nebraska’s Panhandle, Hejny said. The Nebraska LEAD Program is designed to prepare the spokespersons, problem-solvers and decision makers for Nebraska and its agricultural industry. In its 32nd year, the program is operated by the Nebraska Agricultural Leadership Council, a nonprofit organization, in collaboration with the University of Nebraska’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources and in cooperation with Nebraska colleges and universities, business and industry, and individuals throughout the state. Applications are due no later than June 15 and are available via e-mail from the Nebraska LEAD Program. Please contact Shana at sgerdes2@unl.edu. You can also request an application by writing Room 318 Biochemistry Hall, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 68583-0763 or by calling 402-472-6810. You can visit www.lead.unl.edu for information about the selection process. Nebraska LEAD Program offices are in the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Fish oil may improve immunity

By Michigan State University New findings from a Michigan State University (MSU)led study suggest a possible role for fish oil in improving immunity among people with certain health conditions. The fatty acids contained in fish oil are thought to be effective at reducing inflammation. That’s good, says MSU researcher Jenifer Fenton, because inflammation contributes to rheumatoid arthritis, celiac disease and other autoimmune disorders in which the immune system attacks the body’s healthy cells. But inflammation is a sign of increased immune system activity – it’s why wounds get red and puffy as they heal – so it’s widely thought that if fish oil fights inflammation, it may also influence overall immune function. A team led by Fenton, assistant professor in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, examined that influence by studying how the B cells of mice respond to fish oil. B cells are white blood cells that produce antibodies and call other immune cells to join the fight when infections occur. For five weeks, one group of mice was fed a regular diet while the others had a diet supplemented with fish oil rich in a fatty acid called DHA. The researchers found that mice in the fish oil group had B cells that produced more antibodies and more of the chemicals that alert other cells to threats. “Our data showed that the B cells not only weren’t suppressed – which would be the dogma – but that fish oil even enhanced their function,” Fenton said. While more research is needed before the mouse study’s implications for humans become clear, Fenton pointed out that boosting B-cell activity may be good for some people. “For example, the complication and mortality rate from influenza is higher among obese individuals, so that could be a situation where enhancing B-cell function could be useful,” she said. Fenton collaborated with colleagues from the lab run by East Carolina University researcher S. Raza Shaikh. The National Institutes of Health supported the study, which was published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology.


Preserving family relations in agriculture

By B. Lynn Gordon, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist Dave Specht, President of Advising Generations LLC, Connell, Washington was one of the presenters at the 20th Anniversary of Cattlemen’s College held in conjunction with the 2013 National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Convention and Trade Show, Tampa, Florida, February 6-9. Specht spoke to a room full of producers about how to preserve family relations when starting the process or while in the process of transitioning the family farm to the next generation. Prior to starting his own consulting firm, Specht worked with the University of Nebraska – Lincoln (UNL) as coordinator of the Family Business Management program. While at UNL, he worked with hundreds of farm families to help them identify transitioning steps to make the process go smoothly when one generation is ready to move into a more responsible role on the farm and the other generation is ready to retire. There are many components and challenges that come along with this transition and Specht addressed these key points in his presentation at Cattlemen’s College: 1. Roles of Family members: Family members have different roles in the operation. Some family members live on the farm/ranch and are active in the daily activities and others may not live on the ranch but have a role or piece of the operation. Specht outlined seven different roles family members could fulfill right from being the family, owner and operator to being a family member and owner, but not operator. Throughout each of the seven different options that can consist in a farming operation, how these roles are understood and carried out can result in very different dynamics to a family business. 2. The three C’s in family transitions: Contingency Plan of Ownership – the what if? What are the contingency plans for ownership and management. Is there a plan in place? Cash Flow – How does the operation continue to produce cash flow for the senior members of the family as they want to move into a diminished role and is there enough cash flow for the younger generation to come back to the farm/ranch and make a living as well. Communication – How do you have the same perceptions and expectations between generations? Specht emphasized that getting the conversation started is one of the most difficult steps in family transitions and that’s what makes communication so important. “Starting the discussion and conversation, and being open and having that discussion is most important,” Specht says.

MFU Arrowpeak Summer Camp season almost here

Montana Farmers Union’s (MFU) 2013 camp season at Arrowpeak Lodge in the Highwood Mountains is just around the corner and offers lots of fun and lasting memories for youth across the state. The MFU Senior Youth Advisory Board chose “Cooperation, Education, Exhilaration” as the theme for this camp year. The camp schedules provide age appropriate activities and workshops with the goal of making memories, encouraging cooperative teamwork, and growing tomorrow’s leaders. The camps provide lots of time for campfires, dances, theme nights, art & crafts, laughter, team building nature hikes and sports. Cooperative teamwork and leadership skills influence all camp activities. Three overnight camps will be offered this summer: Junior Camp – June 16-21, is for ages 8-11. Registration deadline is June 7. Senior Camp – June 23-28, is for ages 15-19. Registration deadline is June 14. Teen Camp – July 14-18, is for ages 12-15. Registration deadline is July 5. Parents of camp attendees are welcome to join the campers on June 20th for a local foods feast prepared by the junior youth. Camp costs $70 for MFU members and $125 for nonmembers. Bus transportation to and from the MFU office is available for a nominal fee of $10. RSVP and prior payment is required. Camp participation is priced reasonably through funding provided by CHS, Inc., the Montana Farmers Union and Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Company. For more information and to register online: www.montanafarmersunion.com or call 1-800-234-4071.

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Gunderson Herefords 2-year-old and yearling hereford bulls for sale private treaty at the ranch Dale & Lanea Gunderson – Rudyard, Montana Phone 406-355-4212

WANTED: HARVEST WORK IN NORTHERN MONTANA Have 4 John Deere S670 combines with draper and pickup headers, grain cart, John Deere tractor, semi’s with trailers. Will provide mapping and invoice for job. References available.

Website: sandlfarms.net • E-mail: payne@gpcom.net Phone Scott Payne at 308-882-4490 or cell 308-882-8165

Auction Friday, May 24, 2013 - 10:00 am

Auctioneer’s Note: There are few small items in this auction, plan on attending early. COMBINES

1992 Case 1680 combine, diesel, Axialflow, cab, air, 24-ft. header, numerous updates, shedded, new rotor, 3426 hours, in good working order. Gleaner C2 combine, gas engine.

TRAILERS

1995 Titan 24-ft. gooseneck flatbed, tandem duals, fold down ramps.

MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT

3 round bale feeders. 3-section spike tooth harrow. 3-point ditch filler. 3-point terrace blade. 3-point 15-ft. corrugator. 3-point single spike trencher. Border dyker. Brillion 16-ft. roller packer. Campbell weed sprayer, 40-ft. booms, pto pump. Chain link pasture harrow. Dearborn 3-point post hole digger. Eversman 2-yard dirt scraper. Eversman pull type V-ditcher. International 145 3-point 4-bottom rollover plow. International 3-point 3-bottom rollover plow. International 10 3-point subsoiler, 9 shank. John Deere 750 no-till grain drill, 7” spacing, 15-ft. with scale, very good condition. John Deere 100 22-ft. lift wing chisel plow. John Deere 100 22-ft. tool bar. John Deere 1935 land leveler. Leon 3100 3-point blade, heavy duty hydraulic. Martin ditcher. Phoenix 4-bale hay feeder on wheels. Round bottom feed troughs. Schaeffer 16-ft. heavy duty tandem disc.

Owners: Scott and Dick Gardner

Location: 4130 Yeoman Road, Shepherd, Montana from Billings, go East 5.5 miles on Old Hwy. 312, then North 2 miles on 12 Mile Road to auction site.

TRACTORS AND HAY HEAD

1992 Ford 9030 Versatile with loader, grapple, hydrostatic, 6000 hours, in real nice condition. 1998 Ford TW 35 tractor, front wheel assist, 3 remotes, 1000 PTO, 3-point, 5800 hours. International 454 utility tractor, diesel, 3-point, creeper gear, with Auburn utility trencher, 2959 hours. New Holland 2214 14-ft. hay head with 2300 push frame.

HAYING MACHINERY

3-point hydraulic bale spear unroller. Dearborn side delivery rake. Gibson round bale feeder-transport. John Deere 535 round baler with Gandy box, well cared for. New Holland 255 hay tedder, 3-point, PTO.

TRUCKS

1970 Ford 600 with Mohrlang manure spreader. 1983 Chevrolet 20 Custom Deluxe 4x4, 350 gas.

SHOP TOOLS & MISCELLANEOUS

16-ft. calf shed. 1965 Suzuki 125 motorcycle. 1985 Yamaha BW 200 motorcycle. 2-300 gallon gas tanks and stands. 2 yard and garden pumps. 4-wheeler utility trailer. Assorted hand tools. Assorted tack. Bona Allen western saddle. Case 18.4x38 duals. Ford 20.8x38 duals. Hydraulic cherry picker. Riding lawn mower. Tire changing machine. Triple T western saddle.

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


Guide helps landowners prepare for fire

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TRACTOR FOR SALE

Steiger Panther ST325 with Cat 3406, 20 speed, 23.1-34 tires, case drain for air drill. In frame on motor. Nice clean tractor.

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1982 Ford L-8000 tandem chassis, Reman 3208 Cat engine, Allison automatic, SQHD on Reyco, pintle hook, good farm truck!

International Trucks

2001 4900 tagdem, new 18-ft. Knapheide grain box and hoist, white 2000 4700 single axle chassis, white 1999 4900 24-ft. reefer van, white 1996 4700 20-ft. van, white 1995 4900 chassis, white 1994 4900 tandem, white 1994 9200 single axle tractor, orange 1993 4700 16-ft. Omaha scissor lift dump, white 1990 8300 tandem tractor, green 1979 1800 4x4 chassis, bad motor, orange 1977 1800 tandem diesel dump, will separate, green

GMC Trucks

1994 Top Kick diesel chassis, Budweiser 1991 Top Kick tandem snow plow dump truck, orange 1988 7000 single axle diesel chassis, 120 CA, white 1988 7000 single axle diesel chassis, 102 CA, white 1988 6000 Lo-Pro Chassis, white 1980 7000 grease rack truck, blue

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2001 International 4900 tagdem, 1985 Kenworth W900B tractor, BC400 Cummins, 15 speed near new 18-ft. Knapheide transmission, 3:55 Eaton rear grain box, double hoist, 40” ends, 220” WB, excellent shape! steel sides, 86,000 miles, rebuilt Southern Truck - No Rust! DT466, 7 speed transmission. EXCELLENT SHAPE!

Semi Trailers

1991 Kentucky 48-ft. tri axle van 1990 Theurer 48-ft. x 102” dry van 1988 Trail King 40 ton tri axle machinery trailer 1994 International 4900 tandem chassis, DT466 engine, 9 speed, 4:44 rear ends, Hendrickson suspension, New 1122x5 rubber on Budds, new paint, long wheelbase.

Chevrolet Trucks

1999 C6000 single axle dump truck, white 1992 Kodiak single axle diesel chassis, white

Special Equipment

1- Mid 80’s Heil 10-ft. 6 yard gravel boxes, ex-county, good shape Omaha 16-ft. steel flat and hoist, consigned Midwest 7-ft. x 8-ft. flat bed 5- 16-ft. van bodies 2- 18-ft. steel truck bodies 14-ft. dump box and hoist complete 3- under body hoist assemblies 2- 14-ft. steel flatbeds Dual axle, steel, 2 horse trailer, brown Wausau 12-ft. reversible snow plow, complete

18-ft. steel gravel dump body, center-post hoist, cab shield, air gatem asphalt lip, very clean - Not Beat!

Ford Trucks

1995 L8000 single axle diesel tractor, white 1982 F600 service truck, white 1984 F800 boom utility truck, brown

Consignment Corner

1997 Peterbilt 377 tractor, blue 1993 Kenworth T600 tractor, blue 1986 Freightliner cabover tandem, 24-ft. flatbed with 24-ft. flatbed pup, white 1979 International 4070 cabover, tandem tractor, green 1972 International 1600 2000 gallon fuel truck, red 1969 Chevrolet C50 16-ft. flatbed with lift gate, green

By University of Wyoming Extension Wyoming resource experts have written a 48-page guide to help landowners prepare for and cope with wildfires. The “Living with Wildfire in Wyoming” guide includes recommendations for landowners, such as using defensible space practices to reduce the fire risk to structures, being prepared if evacuations should occur and addressing the effects of fire on a property. “As we get ready for what could be another challenging fire season, I hope that folks who live in rural areas will find this publication useful in planning for the upcoming year and in recovering from last year’s fires,” said Bill Crapser, state forester, Wyoming State Forestry Division. Specific topics include insurance issues, potable water and sewer systems, hazards following a fire, soil erosion from wildfire damage, reseeding, weed control and livestock grazing considerations. Suggestions to address issues caused by wildfire are provided in an example property. “There were at least 1,300 fires affecting more than 600,000 acres in Wyoming last year,” said Jennifer Thompson, small-acreage outreach coordinator with University of Wyoming Extension. “What type of season we have this year remains to be seen, but beetle-killed trees combined with dry conditions could lead to an equally active season. Whatever happens, wildfire is part of life in Wyoming whether you live in a forested, sagebrush or grassland area.” The guide is available at extension, Wyoming State Forestry Division and some conservation district offices throughout Wyoming. The guide is also available online at www.uwyo.edu/barnbackyard and clicking on the link under News for the Season. Glen Whipple, director of University of Wyoming Extension, said the guide is an important educational tool for extension. “I think this publication is an important contribution to the citizens of Wyoming and extension at the university,” he said, “in that it provides not only solutions and ways to reclaim property damaged by the fires of last summer but also includes information about how to landscape your property to reduce potential fire damage if we have another difficult fire season in 2013 or in the future.” More information on wildfires is available on the Barnyards and Backyards website at www.uwyo.edu/barnbackyard/resources/wildfire.html. For more information about the guide, call Thompson at 307-745-3698 or email her at jsjones@uwyo.edu.

Camp offers youth taste of technology

By NDSU Extension Service North Dakota youth will have an opportunity in June to learn about building robots, using global positioning system technology and making maps. The North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service is holding a GEAR-Tech-21 (Geospatial and Robotics Technologies for the 21st Century) Camp on the NDSU campus in Fargo from June 17 to 20. The camp is open to youths who will be entering grades five to eight this fall. Youth do not need to be a 4-H member to attend the camp. Participants will be able to: • Build and program robots • Operate a hand-held GPS receiver • Apply robotics, GPS and geographic information system technologies to geo-tracking, navigation and map making • Learn about information technology’s role in natural resources and precision agriculture • Explore the outdoors • Learn about careers in science, technology, engineering and math • Complete fun challenges and take part in a virtual competition with youth across the U.S. The cost of the camp is $200 per participant. That includes all meals, overnight housing, and a camp workbook, supplies and T-shirt. Youth who will be riding the designated 4-H bus to camp will need to pay an additional $50. The registration deadline is June 1. The camp is limited to 12 youth. Register online at https://nd.4honline.com. For more information, contact Linda Hauge, 4-H youth development specialist, at (701) 231-7964 or linda.hauge@ ndsu.edu.


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SPRAYERS!!! IN STOCK NOW!!!

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Invasive weeds could shed light on climate-coping

By Cornell University In the race to adapt to climate change, weeds may be the winners. Understanding their well-honed coping mechanisms could inform strategies for ecological management, says a Cornell crop and soil researcher. While other species are expected to suffer from environmental fluctuations, changes in temperature may help invasive weeds expand their ranges. Many weeds are capable of relatively rapid genetic change as well, further enhancing their ability to colonize new areas. The findings stem from the study, “Predicting Weed Invasion in Canada Under Climate Change: Evaluating Evolutionary Potential (http://pubs.aic.ca/doi/abs/10.4141/ cjps2011-280?journalCode=cjps),” published in the Canadian Journal of Plant Science (92:2012) by weed ecologist Antonio DiTommaso, associate professor of crop and soil sciences and the Richard C. Call, Director of Agricultural Sciences, and biologist David Clements of Trinity Western University. “The standard modeling approach treats plants like static entities,” DiTommaso said. “But changes in weed distributions may also reflect evolutionary change in the plants themselves. We’ve already seen them change in response to human influences such as farming practices.” For many years, scientists thought weeds would not develop herbicide resistance on a comparable scale to the insecticide resistance that emerged in the 1950s and 1960s; now, herbicide resistance is widespread, showing weeds have a strong potential to evolve in the presence of intense selection pressure, DiTommaso said. In the study, the researchers looked at four different weed species -- Himalayan balsam, velvetleaf, Japanese knotweed and johnsongrass -- that were expanding their ranges northward within North America. They observed evidence for potential evolutionary responses to climate change in each species, despite population genetic differences. DiTommaso said that the study’s findings will help address the spread of weeds and the economic and ecological damage it could cause. He’s also intrigued by what weeds can teach us about inhabiting and restoring degraded areas. “Most people define weeds simply as plants out of place, but from an ecological point of view they’re just especially good at colonizing disturbed sites and staying abundant under repeated disturbance,” he said. “Ecologically, they’re just survivors.” DiTommaso said weeds are also are essential to agriculture and human well-being, protecting and restoring the soil and providing surgery when areas are torn up for fields, burned or otherwise altered. “Weeds are pioneers that initiate a process that can eventually restore whatever forest, savanna, prairie or other ecosystem was native there,” he said. MONTANA Still, weeds are the most BAKER costly category of agriculTrendline, Inc. tural pests and cause more 406-778-3777 yield loss worldwide than BILLINGS Billings Farmhand, Inc. insect pests, crop pathogens 406-259-4223 or warm-blooded pests. BROADUS “No year goes by when you MT Tractor & Equipment don’t have to deal with them 406-436-2101 -- they’re like taxes or death. CONRAD Diseases and pests can come Big Sky Equipment Company 406-278-3277 in one year and go the next, GLASGOW but weeds are constant,” he Zerbe Brothers said. 800-228-5393, 406-228-4311 DiTommaso also pointed GREAT FALLS out that weeds are considHoven Equipment Company 406-727-7153 ered the main production HILGER constraint for the rapidly exWichman Ag Supply LLC panding organic agricultural 406-538-5686 sector. MANHATTAN “We need to ... develop Churchill Equipment Company and implement safe, effective 406-282-7252, 800-488-3753 and sustainable strategies for WINSTON Cox Ranch Equipment dealing with [weeds]. But we 406-227-6697 should also consider what it is that allows these wild plants NORTH DAKOTA to be so resilient,” he said. ALEXANDER Anderson Vermeer Sales “Perhaps some of the strat701-828-3358 egies that make them troubleMANNING some could help us better Steffan Vermeer Sales design cropping systems, 701-573-5254 especially in light of predicted climate change.”


Bob Pace chosen as 2012 Conservationist of the Year

The Toole County Conservation District announced that Robert Pace has been selected as the 2012 Conservationist of the Year, according to Terry Tomsheck, Chairman of the TCCD Board of Supervisors. “Pace and his wife Dana live the conservation principles he represented for the sixteen years he served on the Toole County Conservation District Board,” Tomsheck was quoted as saying. The Pace’s operate Pacerosa Inc., a dryland operation located in north Toole County where they raise wheat, barley, peas, canola, lentils, hay and cows and demonstrate their commitment to a sustainable operation with a plethora of conservation practices. Pace has incorporated legumes into his cropping rotation, followed conservation tillage practices, utilized perennial vegetation on the most erosive fields, planted trees, installed watering systems to improve grazing distribution on his rangeland, and rested rangeland pastures when he could. Pace feels strongly about conservation and has sought to instigate a recycling program in the County well before the economics of this region deemed it feasible. When Pace applied for to the Conservation Security Program (CSP) in 2005, he was initially awarded a Tier 1 contract. The program rules in place at the time required that he adopt additional practices on his native rangeland. He wasted no time getting his grazing plan reviewed and instituted a rangeland monitoring program to ensure his range met the criteria. It was because of these dedicated efforts that he was able to modify to Tier 3 when the opportunity allowed. Pace has been a vocal champion for producers that were unable to even apply for this CSP due to the watershed approach in place at the time. Pace continually urged the USDA to open applications to all producers in the interest of fairness. Pace has planted numerous trees to improve his property, working hard to get the trees established and is now benefitting from the wind and thermal protection the trees offer, not to mention the aesthetic beauty they lend to the landscape. “Bob Pace has a lifetime track record of promoting and implementing conservation – sometimes “going against the grain” to do so. It’s this commitment to the land and resources that merit his recognition as the 2012 Conservationist of the Year,” stated Tomsheck.

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POLLED HEREFORD BULLS FOR SALE

Quiet dispositions, high carcass and milk traits. Reasonably priced. Delivery available.

Dallas Polled Herefords Canyon Creek, MT

(406) 368-2244 ranch, 443-5110 office

Concrete Stock Water Tanks 600- to 1000-gallon capacity

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Super Fenceline Concrete Feed Bunks

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Three Forks Lumber & Ready Mix Phone 406-285-3281

Three Forks, MT

Owner Jack Woods (406) 498-8247

Saturday, May 25th, 2013 10:00AM • Opportunity, MT

Tools, Guns, Corvettes & More • Watch for signs • Lunch will be available CARS

1966 Chevrolet Corvette 427 car, 4 speed, 350 motor, 56,000 miles, 2-tops, headers, side pipes, 600 cfm dual pump Holley carburetor

1986 Chevrolet Corvette convertible, 350 motor, red 1986 Chevrolet Corvette coupe, 350 motor, white 1962 Jeep pickup, cabover Kar Kaddy factory made car dolly Large selection of die cast cars 1:18 scale, Corvettes and Mustangs Die cast planes - P-38, Mustang P-51 Auctioneer’s Note: Due to health reasons, Jack has decided to liquidate. There are many items, too numberous to mention. Therefore, we will be running two rings for part of the day. There is a large selection of quality items in this sale that are in excellent condition.

WELDERS

Hobart 225 welder, Wisconsin engine

Miller 300 amp wire feed welder, like new NAPA mig welder

ESAB plasma cutter, cuts up to 1”

TOOL BOXES

GUNS

Colt AR-15 with scope. New Remington 788.308 Winchester .300 Mag, target barrel Winchester .308 Ultra Light Ruger 10/22, target barrel Ruger Mini 14.223 Remington .223, bolt action Smith & Wesson .44 Magnum, 6” barrel Smith & Wesson Model 19 .357, 6” barrel, nickel Smith & Wesson 500 .50 Caliber Zouave .58 Caliber black powder, replica 2.36 Caliber, replica 2.44 black powder RCBS Rock Chucker reloading press Dies (9mm, .357, .44 mag, .223, .308, .300 mag) Lots of ammo including 1000 rounds of Match .223

HAND TOOLS

Snap-on 3/8 - 11/4 end wrenches NAPA crowfoot, up to 1” NAPA 3/8 drive, up to 3/4 sockets Snap-on 1/2 drive, up to 11/8 Crowfoot 1” - 2” SK 3/4 drive, up to 21/4 Assortment of Snap-on screwdrivers NAPA metric sockets Assortment of test equipment Assortment of air tools, USA brand names This is just a small portion of the hand tools. There are many good USA tools

WOOD WORKING EQUIPMENT

Craftsman table saw, 10” Craftsman radial arm saw Craftsman jointer DeWalt planer

Top Notch Auction Service Snap-on bottom chest Craftsman bottom boxes, 3 sets NAPA bottom box Husky bottom box SK tool boxes

TOOLS

NAPA two-stage 5 hp air compressor, 80 gallon tank, like new Victor 315 cutting torch & gauges Victor 100 cutting torch & gauges Heavy duty engine hoist Baldor bench grinder, 11/2 hp (2) steel benches

406-560-2589

Scott Perkins 3145 Perkins Road Deer Lodge, MT 59722

Dust collector Shop vac Many mechanic books

TERMS AND CONDITIONS Cash or Bankable Check

Any verbal announcements made day of sale takes precedence orver print. All items sold as is no warranty or guarantee implied or expressed by consigners or Top Notch Auction Service has the right to reject any bid. Not responsible for accidents.

(2) Wilton 6” vises, USA Craftsman 17” drill press, like new Craftsman 8” bench drill press Sioux air driven seat grinder Black & Decker valve grinder (2) engine stands Chain hoist Large selection of auto body tools (2) sand blasters, like new Pressure washer 31/2 ton floor jack Grizzly 12” disk sander, new Wet grinder stone, new Metal cut-off saw with stand Chain binders 400 gallon water tank Diesel space heater Banding machine Milwaukee panel cutter 36” bolt cutter Large assortment of C-clamps Portable air tanks Craftsman work bench Drill sharpener Portable gas water pump, 2”x2” 12 ton shop press Air-reels NAPA 1 ton transmisssion jack, new

Top Notch Auction Service 406-491-3640

Jess Eighorn 2776 Willow Road Deer Lodge, MT 59722


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The deadline for advertising in the June issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be May 31. Phone (406) 279-3291.

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

2004 New Holland BR780 round baler, net/twine, extra sweep hydraulic pickup, moisture sensor, auto chain oiler, one season on all new chains, 1000 PTO, always shedded, one owner.................................................................................................................$15,000 obo John Deere STX 46 lawn tractor with 46 inch deck...................................................$550 obo Danuser 5-point mount post hole digger with 12 inch auger.....................................$450 obo Farmhand 2-wheel windrow turner............................................................................$100 obo Flexi-Coil 67 XP spray monitor..................................................................................$250 obo Gandy Orbit Air 6224 granular applicator. Has 24 outlets at 24 inch spacing........$1600 obo Phone Don Jenni, (406) 366-1320, Lewistown, Montana

May 25, 2013

Rosencranz Ranch

AUCTION

10 AM

Lunch available

Auction will be held at the Rosencranz Ranch 15 miles east of Broadus, MT on US Highway 212. Watch for auction signs.

EQUIPMENT 2005 Chevy 3500 Duramax diesel dually, new tires with 5th wheel – 2002 Prowler Northwest Edition, 29-ft. 5th wheel with slide out (like new) – Ford F250 Power Stroke with Hydra bed – 2001 Circle D 24-ft. flatbed trailer – 2001 Circle D 20-ft. gooseneck stock trailer – International B414 utility tractor – 2006 John Deere 7220 MFWD tractor, 3-pt., cab, RW7220R0 16815 with JD 740 loader – John Deere 2630 tractor, 3-pt., new rubber – John Deere 566 round baler, E00566X135502 – New Holland 1100 14-ft. auger head swather #452396 – Hesston all hydraulic twin rake #3983R1298 – New Holland 1475 haybine with 2300 series 18-ft. head – Vermeer 3-pt. round bale left – Vallejo 3-pt. Big Bale unroller – 3-pt. bale spike.

TILLAGE EQUIPMENT Case 14-ft. tandem offset disc – International 45, 20ft. vibra shank chisel – John Deere 12-ft. disc drill with steel packers – Massey-Ferguson #63 12-ft. disc drill – International 15-ft. mounted chisel plow – John Deere 3-bottom rollover plow – Ford 3-way road blade with trail wheel (3-pt.) – International worm road plow – International 8-ft. horse disc – John Deere rear soil box blade #9K 10-02 – 4 section field harrow – Dump rake & horse equipment – Potato digger.

TOOLS & SUPPLIES Shaver post driver – Danhauser 3-pt. post hole auger (2 bits) – Several tin sheep water tanks – Several steel and wood fence posts – (2) 12-ft. auto gates – (30) rolls woven wire – Several rolls barb wire – (2) Duplex pump jacks – Circle Y stock saddle – Lots of tack – 3-pt. gut cart – Calf puller – Several sheep panels & jugs – Pickup & tractor chains – Handyman jacks – Fence tools – Tool boxes – Hammers – Shovels – Pliers – Pipe wrenches – Socket sets – End wrenches – Various parts, filters, belts and accessories – Screw jacks – Well cylinders – Boomers – Chains – Lots of scrap iron – Several 10 & 12-ft. steel corral panels – (2) Round bale feeders & MUCH MORE.

Owners: Jerry & Gloria Rosencranz

HOUSEHOLD & ANTIQUES, OLD CARS 1942 Ford coupe – 1949 Ford 4-door sedan (Both complete to restore) – (2) Recliner chairs – Writing desk – Several canning jars – Old lanterns – Ice tongs – Crocks & jugs – Branding irons – Plus much more.

406-427-5491

Auctioneers Note: Jerry & Gloria have sold their ranch and are moving to Broadus, so plan to be with us on the 25th to help them clean house. Terms: CASH OR BANKABLE CHECK. ** NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS. --- Sale Conducted by --

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Nation’s river and stream miles in poor condition

By U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the results of the first comprehensive survey looking at the health of thousands of stream and river miles across the country, finding that more than half – 55 percent – are in poor condition for aquatic life. “The health of our Nation’s rivers, lakes, bays and coastal waters depends on the vast network of streams where they begin, and this new science shows that America’s streams and rivers are under significant pressure,” said Office of Water Acting Assistant Administrator Nancy Stoner. “We must continue to invest in protecting and restoring our nation’s streams and rivers as they are vital sources of our drinking water, provide many recreational opportunities, and play a critical role in the economy.” The 2008-2009 National Rivers and Stream Assessment reflects the most recent data available, and is part of EPA’s expanded effort to monitor waterways in the U.S. and gather scientific data on the condition of the Nation’s water resources. EPA partners, including states and tribes, collected data from approximately 2,000 sites across the country. EPA, state and university scientists analyzed the data to determine the extent to which rivers and streams support aquatic life, how major stressors may be affecting them and how conditions are changing over time. Findings of the assessment include: • Nitrogen and phosphorus are at excessive levels. Twenty-seven percent of the nation’s rivers and streams have excessive levels of nitrogen, and 40 percent have high levels of phosphorus. Too much nitrogen and phosphorus in the water—known as nutrient pollution—causes significant increases in algae, which harms water quality, food resources and habitats, and decreases the oxygen that fish and other aquatic life need to survive. Nutrient pollution has impacted many streams, rivers, lakes, bays and coastal waters for the past several decades, resulting in serious environmental and human health issues, and impacting the economy. • Streams and rivers are at an increased risk due to decreased vegetation cover and increased human disturbance. These conditions can cause streams and rivers to be more vulnerable to flooding, erosion, and pollution. Vegetation along rivers and streams slows the flow of rainwater so it does not erode stream banks, removes pollutants carried by rainwater and helps maintain water temperatures that support healthy streams for aquatic life. Approximately 24 percent of the rivers and streams monitored were rated poor due to the loss of healthy vegetative cover. • Increased bacteria levels. High bacteria levels were found in nine percent of stream and river miles making those waters potentially unsafe for swimming and other recreation. • Increased mercury levels. More than 13,000 miles of rivers have fish with mercury levels that may be unsafe for human consumption. For most people, the health risk from mercury by eating fish and shellfish is not a health concern, but some fish and shellfish contain higher levels of mercury that may harm an unborn baby or young child’s developing nervous system. EPA plans to use this new data to inform decision-making about addressing critical needs around the country for rivers, streams, and other water bodies. This comprehensive survey will also help develop improvements to monitoring these rivers and streams across jurisdictional boundaries and enhance the ability of states and tribes to assess and manage water quality to help protect our water, aquatic life, and human health. Results are available for a dozen geographic and ecological regions of the country. More information: http://www.epa.gov/aquaticsurveys

New Goat Skill-a-thon at the 2013 SD State Fair

By Megan Nielson, SDSU Extension Youth Livestock Field Specialist With the success of the Beef, Sheep, and Swine Skill-athon at the South Dakota State Fair, in 2013 there will also be a Goat Skill-a-thon! Youth who are in or would like to learn more about the meat and dairy goat industry are encouraged to participate in this free event at the South Dakota State Fair on Saturday, August 31, 2013 from 5-8 p.m. Kids can show off their skills in livestock production by completing hands on management tasks and using their decision making skills to solve industry scenarios.


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NEW Case SV250 & Case SV300 skidsteers

IN STOCK

IN

USED TRACTORS & LOADERS

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

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Case IH Puma 155 MFD, suspended front axle, fast steer and soft ride, with loader, grapple......................................$99,000

Various attachments available

NEW

CASE TR270

NEW Case IH WD1203 windrower

compact track loader

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1993 Case IH 7110 MFD, loader and 6600 hours............$49,000 John Deere 4840 2WD, powershift, 3-pt., 20.8x38 tires..$22,500 John Deere 4440 with 3-point, dual PTO, good paint and recent engine work.................................................................$25,000 John Deere 950 utility tractor with new engine, new tires and loader. Consigned.......................................................$10,500

DOT LEASE RETURN TRACTORS

IN STOCK

Case IH Magnum 210 with CVT Case IH Magnum 180 with CVT

USED SEEDING & TILLAGE

2010 Case IH Flex Hoe 400 45-ft. air drill with 7.5” spacing, rubber packers, 2330 tow between cart.....................JUST TRADED Concord 4710 47-ft. air drill with 10” spacing, Stealth openers and 3000 tow behind cart............................................$30,000 H&S 12 row, 24” cultivator, guide cones, tunnel shields, flip up discs...............................................................................$4995 Alloway 12 row 24” cultivator with flip up discs, tunnel shields.... .......................................................................................$3995 John Deere 2700 7 shank disc ripper..............................$22,000 Farmhand 25-ft. mulcher.....................................JUST TRADED

USED WINDROWERS

2001 John Deere 4890 with 18-ft. auger header.............$39,000

USED BALERS

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NEW Case IH Precision Spray 100

sprayer with 90-ft. booms & 1000 gallon tank

NEW

Case IH Magnum 180 CVT

IN STOCK

NEW CASE IH 8230 combine

IN STOCK

NEW

Case IH Magnum 210 CVT

IN STOCK

2008 Case IH RB564 mesh, wide pickup, endless belts, hydraulic pickup, central lube, 8700 bales..................................$29,900 2006 Case IH RBX563 round baler with wide pickup, mesh wrap, endless belts. Good condition, 8000 bales.................$26,000 1999 Case IH RS561 round baler....................................$12,500 1995 Case IH 8465.............................................................$8995 1994 Case IH 8480 soft core..............................................$6995 1991 Hesston 560 round baler...........................................$7500 John Deere 530 round baler, good condition.....................$5500

USED combines & HEADERS

2005 Case IH 2388 1267 rotor hours/1506 engine hours, chopper, yield/moisture monitor. Very good condition................... CALL With 2005 Case IH 2042 36-ft. draper header................... .CALL 2005 MacDon 963 35-ft. draper head with batt reel and gauge wheels. No transport....................................................$31,000

MISCELLANEOUS

2005 Case IH SPX4410 self-propelled sprayer with 1200 gallon tank, 90-ft. booms, Raven AutoTrac and 5700 hours. Consigned..........................................................................$95,000 2005 Brandt 90-ft. suspended boom sprayer..................$25,000 2009 Rem 370 grain vac, 120 hours................................$23,000 2008 Farm King 10x70 auger, swing away hopper. Very good condition.........................................................................$8900

NEW CASE IH Maxxum 140 140 hp

TRI-COUNTY IMPLEMENT

Case 445 skid steer, cab, bucket and 1246 hours...........$32,000 2005 Frontier 18 wheel high-capacity rake. Very good condition. ....................................................................................$16,000 Fox corn chopper................................................................$4995

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COMBINE & HEADER FOR SALE

2005 Case IH 2388 combine, AFX rotor, large grain tank extension, 1538 engine hours, 1151 rotor hours.............................................................................................................. $130,000 2007 HoneyBee SP 36-ft. draper header, U2 pickup reel............................................ $30,000 Phone Doug Greytak, (406) 394-2381 or 394-2311 or cell 262-4962, Havre, MT

Serving The Ag Community Since 1969 Specializing in JD, International, Case IH & all other major brands of ag tractors

Dennis & Curt Lorang 2700 17th Street N.E. Black Eagle, MT Shop 406-727-2726 ✔ Engine rebuilds ✔ Transmission rebuilts ✔ fuel pumps ✔ injectors ✔ turbo chargers We can rebuild or exchange John Deere hydraulic pumps, hydraulic couplers & valves, brake valves, steering valves

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THINKING OF SELLING?

Please give us a call if you are thinking of selling: Ag, Construction or Foresty Equipment/Machinery, Trucks, Trailers or Attachments. One piece or one hundred we can help you market to the world wherever the property is, with the most powerful tools today. For more information call Jason (406) 239-3529 or email jason@riverswestauction.com

Rivers West Auction

Auction Date:Proxy Bidding begins May 22 Live Bidding begins 8:00 am Tuesday, May 28 - Sale Ends May 29 Property Location: Seeley Lake, Montana

4-Concrete mixer trucks; 1996 L9000, 2-1995 L9000, 1986 9000 1978 Allied end dump trailer. TCM fork lift. 1977 Westank aluminum pneumatic bulk trailer. Thomas 78” heavy duty skid steer grapple bucket (never used) Thomas 78” heavy duty skid steer dozer angle blade. (never used) 1966 Ford LT850 dump truck. 2-20.5x25 loader tires. Chikara 44” clamshell bucket, new 2-Flyght 6” submersible pumps.

Vintage Massey Harris Tractors Auction Auction Date:Proxy Bidding begins May 29 Live Bidding begins 8:00 am Tuesday, June 4 - Sale Ends June 5 Property Location: Ravalli, Montana ( 25 miles north of Missoula 1947 Massey Harris 44 -- 1952 Massey Harris 44 -- 1952 Massey Harris 33 1986 Loral Magnum IV Plus floater truck, no box.

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Group helps agroforestry efforts take root

By Iowa State University More than trees are lost when woodlots and fence lines disappear from rural landscapes. When trees and woody plantings are removed, a landscape has a lot less to offer in the form of habitat and cover for birds, bats, pollinators and wildlife, water filtration potential and maybe most importantly, opportunities for the people who own the land. A group of researchers, agency representatives, educators, farmers and nonprofit consultants from five Midwest states met recently to discuss the opportunities related to agroforestry. All are part of the three-year-old Mid-American Agroforestry Working Group, also known as MAAWG. The theme of the March 19-20 meeting was “From Seedling to Sapling: Advancing Agroforestry into Working Landscapes.” Agroforestry is the intentional integration of forestry and agricultural practices to develop sustainable land-use systems that create economic opportunities for farmers. Agroforestry practices include planting windbreaks and buffers, grazing livestock in woodlands (called silvopasture), growing trees and nuts alternatively with row crops (called alley cropping), and cultivating specialty crops such as mushrooms in forest understory and producing maple syrup. “I think we’re only beginning to tap into the many opportunities related to agroforestry, especially among women landowners, beginning farmers, people on acreages, and farmers with pockets of land less suitable for row crops,” said Jeri Neal, who coordinates MAAWG’s efforts through the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University. The Leopold Center hosted the March meeting with support from the National Agroforestry Center located in Nebraska. MAAWG member Tom Wahl owns Red Fern Farm in southeast Iowa and agreed that agroforestry information is needed, especially among landowners. “We need to be more aggressive in helping landowners see that they have options to produce a wide variety of woody crops that can compete with the financial returns from commodities like corn and soybeans,” he said. The opportunities for woody perennials to meet landowners’ objectives for income and other goals, while also providing environmental benefits, were emphasized by other presenters, including Jeff Jensen, a Trees Forever outreach specialist and hazelnut grower, and Diomy Zamora, a University of Minnesota Extension Educator who first worked in agroforestry in the Philippines. Currently, MAAWG efforts are focused in Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska and Wisconsin. The second day of the meeting was devoted to planning an Agroforestry Training Academy Workshop to be held in Columbia, Missouri, in August. Mike Gold, with the University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry, leads planning for the 2013 agroforestry train-the-trainer weeklong workshop, the first of two such events over two years. The training events are being funded primarily by a grant from the North-Central Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, with assistance from the Mid-American Agroforestry Working Group. For more information about agroforestry in the MidAmerican region, visit the working group’s new web portal at http://midamericanagroforestry.net

4-H seeks families to host Japanese youth

The Montana 4-H Center for Youth Development is recruiting families to host Japanese youth for one month this summer. Program dates are from July 22-August 18. Host families should have children ages 10-14, and the desire for an in-depth cultural experience. Japanese delegates come with their own spending money and health insurance, and come to experience everyday life in an American family. For more information about hosting, contact Stephanie Davison at sdavison@montana.edu, call (406) 994-3502, or go to http://www.states4hexchange.org/host-families/ to complete an application. ##### If you’ve been serving your kids Mountain Dew with their breakfast ever since you learned it has orange juice in it, you just might be a hillbilly.


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GOETTLICH BROTHERS TRUCKING

CUSTOM HAULING Cattle and hay

~ ~ HAY FOR SALE ~ ~

Phone Trent Goettlich, Hilger, MT 406-350-0229 or 406-462-5554

BULLS & HEIFERS FOR SALE •Simmental •Sim-Angus •Angus

Prickly Pear Simmental Ranch Helena, Montana

Phone 406-949-1754 website: pricklypearsimmental.com

ATTENTION: HAY PRODUCERS Lee’s Stacking Service

Able to stack 3x3, 3x4, 4x4 squares and round bales. Let me help get them off the field quick, and water back on. Able to field side 25 to 35 ton/hour. Call us for rates and to schedule your hay stacking needs today. Serving the Choteau, Fairfield, Augusta and surrounding areas. Insured. Phone (406) 466-3268 or cell 590-4566, Choteau, MT

REAL ESTATE & MOVING AUCTION Saturday • May 18, 2013 • 10:00 A.M.

Balancing bears, safety and property rights

By Maggie Nutter, Marias River Livestock Association “Bears are here to stay. They aren’t gotric fences. Many people feel these actions ing away. We need to learn to live with it. ” are an infringement on their property rights stated one Valier area Rancher. “I’ve been and that they should not have to change how living with Grizzlies since I was a kid. We they use their land or live their lives due to see them almost daily. There are many bears bears. Many question what is the balance on the front. Most of them don’t bother between living safely with bears and bears anything. ….. I’m not saying bears should having more rights and value than the hulive in town, but they aren’t going around mans living on the landscape. killing people.” With the wide and different points of Greg a resident from East Glacier echoed view and levels of experience with bears those same thoughts. “I’ve had over two there were two objectives that could be dozen close encounters with bears. Close generally agreed on. meaning 15 to 20 feet. I’ve never been Bears are not acceptable in towns, colohurt or even bluff charged. There have been nies or ranch yards (Human Settlements) bears in our area for years and we live with and FWP/ U.S. FWS bear management them. There is some sanitation issues on should reflect that. Problem bears need to the reservation that need addressed that be removed from the population. would improve the situation and decrease Education on how to live with bears could the bear attractants but if we just are carebe made available to those who wanted to ful with our trash, take down bird feeders participate. Our prime objective should be in the summer and do things like clean up keeping people safe. around fruit trees.” Marias River Livestock Association Not easy statements to take for parents hopes to work in conjunction with the Valier with children who walk to school or play Homesteader Days Committee to bring in outside. One parent asked, “So what are some education for the residents in Pondera we suppose to do on Halloween send a County that will be beneficial to both ranchbunch of 6 year olds out with cans of bear ers and town residents. The MRLA Board spray??” One reply was, “Well it would of Directors also plans on speaking with be better than 45’s.” Nobody at the “Let’s the FWP and other agencies that deal with Talk About Bear’s Meeting” really had the bear management in hopes of improving answer. We all lack knowledge of how to the management in the towns, colonies and handle the new to this area bear situation. ranch yards. It is often stated that the recovery of the An action that is very important in the Grizzly Bears is a huge success story, but management of bears is for people to call with this success comes other issues. At FWP when they see a bear in town or other the Conrad and Valier “Let’s Talk About inappropriate areas. Bears are managed Bears” meetings Pondera County residents according to how many “strikes” they have expressed that they are not fond of the against them. In order for a bear to have a over abundance of bears in the areas where “strike” they must be captured and identithey live. Bears in the forest or parks are fied, so the sooner inappropriate bears are accepted but grizzlies in your back yard, called in the better chance for capture and under your trailer house, in your corn patch better management. Don’t assume the or garden are not acceptable. Learning to neighbor called FWP let them know yourlive with them is not the same as liking it. self. It would be wise to keep a record of So what are the solutions or actions we can your bear sightings/conflicts and the calls take?? you make to FWP. We all think we will Actions could be things such as riding the remember but if you are asked a few weeks area of attractants, moving your cattle away or months later who and when you called from water ways during the spring calving you may not remember. A quick note on season and keeping sheep confined in electhe calendar may be helpful.

Location: From Glendive, MT - Take Highway 16 N towards Sidney for 2.8 miles. Roads will be marked

Owner: Joan Pisk 406-365-2947

Real Estate will sell at noon

Legal Description: To be sold in (2) parcels

Parcel I 4.22+/- acres Section 14, Township 16N, Range 55E, COS 262, in NE4SE4 correction survey of COS 249 cont. 2.48 acres 1120 square foot split entry house with (4) bedrooms and (2) full baths, full basement, forced air heat, 30x24 garage Section 14, Township 16N, Range 55E, COS 391, in NE4SE4 cont. 1.74 acres Vehicles, Tractors, Pickup Camper, Trailer & Misc. Guns & Antiques Household & Garden Shop & Miscellaneous Recreational & Exercise Lunch Available

Parcel II 3.87 +/- acres Section 14, Township 16N, Range 55E TR, in NE4SE4 cont. 3.87 acres 24x30 garage/shed and trailer home hookup with well and septic Auctioneers Note What a great location as it is only 10 minutes from Glendive! The house is a very nice split entry home with great acreage surrounding it. This is a must see property next to the highway! The items in this auction are in very good condition. There is something for everyone at this auction. Hope to see you on May 18th! Rick

Go to the website for detailed list

Bruce Auchly, FWP, speaks to a group in Conrad, Montana at the “Let’s Talk About Bears” meeting on April 4.

To report bear sightings or conflicts: Mike Madel, FWP Bear Specialist (406) 788-4755 or Seth Thompson FWP Bear Tech (406) 728-5291

Livestock/Wildlife conflicts: Mike Hogan, Wildlife Services (406) 576-0054 or 289-0492


Food drive fills student’s room

By K-State Research and Extension News Children can be creative, especially when it comes to excuses for not cleaning their room. But, if you think you’ve heard everything, read on. Colby Weishaar is 12; he’s in the seventh grade, and active in school and community activities, including Kansas 4-H. He lives in Nortonville, in northeast Kansas, and proposed a local, canned food drive to gather enough non-perishable foods to cover the floor of his bedroom as his 4-H community service project for the year. Weishaar chose a name – “Operation Kick Me Out of My Bedroom” - that provided a vision for his goal, and composed an appeal letter that he sent to 100 area businesses, Jefferson County 4-H clubs, and extended family and friends. The response to date, more than 2,100 non-perishable food items and $1,000 in donations to buy additional food, has covered the bedroom floor, filled the room, and is now filling up the family’s basement. The project has exceeded his and his family’s expectations. Weishaar said he choose a food drive because new food pantries have opened in the county. “Giving back to the community is an important part of being a good citizen, and an important part of what I have learned - and practiced - as a 4-H member,” said Weishaar, who dedicated the food drive to Dee Rule, former Jefferson County 4-H Citizenship Project leader who passed away from cancer. The seventh grader has participated in a variety of 4-H projects and also is at ease working in the garden, taking photos, showing cattle - and giving a speech. He’ll continue the food drive until June, when non-perishable foods and cash donations will be distributed to three Jefferson County, Kansas, food pantries: God’s Storehouse in Meriden; Valley Falls Food Pantry in Valley Falls, and Pantry of Hope in Nortonville. Weishaar is a member of the Lucky 4 4-H Club, and the son of Rob and Bridget Weishaar.

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Marflex 87-ft. slide-in sprayer.................... $3900

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Friday, May 31, 2013 - 12:00 p.m. (Noon) Large machinery will sell at 1:00 p.m.

Auction Preveiw: Wednesday and Thursday, May 29 and 30, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Auction Location: Evaro, Montana next to Grey Wolf Peak Casino and Conoco Station Directions: 10 miles North of I-90 (Missoula) on HWY 93 at Mile Marker 10. Auctioneer’s Note: There will be All Things Farm and Ranch at this sale, there are still items coming. Please call Jason 406-239-3529 if you have something you would like to sell.

TRUCKS & TRAILERS

1975 Chevrolet K20 feed truck, 3/4ton, 4x4, 5.7L, hyd. bale feeder. 1982 GMC 3/4-ton, diesel, manual, 4x4. 1976 24-ft. flatbed triple axle gooseneck hay trailer, oil bath rubber torsion, 7,000# axles, 8x8 over TRACTORS gooseneck deck, manufactured in Case 350 crawler loader. Reeder, North Dakota. 1975 Massey-Ferguson 180 diesel. 2005 WW 4-horse slant load trailer, 1944 International Farmall M tractor, with dressing/tack room, rubber FARM EQUIPMENT SN #FBK72304, shedded, w/manual. torsion axles. New Holland 846 round baler. Massey-Ferguson 35 tractor, 4 cylin- 4 wheel hay wagon. John Deere 510 round baler. der, gas, 3-point, PTO. 2 wheel hay wagon. Jeoffroy 14-ft. chisel plow. 1940 Farmall M, Fll Farmhand loader. International 9-ft. sickle mower. IMPLEMENTS & ATTACHMENTS 1939 Ford 9N SN #2346. R Bussiere & Son Rock-O-Matic Dozer blade, under tractor mount. 1939 Ford 9N. rock picker. 3-point round bale feeder. 1985 Mobility 4x4 loader, 4 cylinder 6-ft. harrow. 3-point broadcaster. gas, 52” bucket. Long 1199 3-point backhoe attach- John Deere 12-ft. fertilizer spreader. Hyster YT40 propane fork lift. ment, two 12” buckets, 24” self con- 200-gallon pull behind weed sprayer, Spra-Coupe 210 weed sprayer, 50-ft. 18-ft. boom. 3 hp Briggs. tained King Kutter 7-ft. backblade. boom. (will sell with owner confirmation) CC cultivator (originally horse drawn) 8-ft. disc. Carrington 3-point backblade. Round bale spear loader attachment. Miskin 21/2-yard scraper. Pick and Roll slide-in pickup round Bearcat 12-ft. culti-packer. PTO rock picker, hydraulic dump. bale feeder. Viel 57 3-point heavy duty rock rake, Single bottom plow. 2-bottom plow. SN #OH72240. 3-point weed sprayer. Hydraulic lift gate.

Items too many to list and stll coming in IRRIGATION

/4-mile of 6” mainline, ring lock style with 4” risers. Miscellaneous fittings and parts. Ames 3” handline, center riser, 60 sections. Mc Dowell 3” handline, center riser, 14 sections. Ames 4” mainline, 6 sections. Several sections of 3” handline, hook and latch, end riser. 24 sections of 6” mainline, hook and latch, 4” riser, 36-ft. 12 sections of 4” hook and latch carrier pipe, 40-ft. Ames 2” handline, end riser, 24 sections. 11 sections of 4” mainline, loop latch coupled/risers, 3”.

MISCELLANEOUS & TOOLS

2-Nail framing guns. Kellogg American 5 hp 3 phase 250 gallon electric air compressor. Squeeze chute, right hand. Calf table. Lots of gates. 2-Step ladders, 8-ft. Welder. Tires. Hand tools. Feeders. 10 New 20x30 poly hay tarps. 500 gallon fuel tank on skids with electric pump. Horse drawn logging bobsled, harness. Several 5 gallon buckets hydraulic oil. Sanborn 22 gallon electric air compressor. 150 gallon aluminum fuel transfer tank with electric pump. 2 DeWALT 18V drill kits (drills, batteries, chargers). POWER EQUIPMENT Pair of ladder jacks. MTD 20-ton hydraulic vertical/horizon- 1/2” ship lap fir lumber, 16-ft. x 6” and tal logsplitter, 5 hp. 8”, 40 or 50 boards. Stihl chainsaw. Onan 3500 generator. 200 gallon stock tank. 3-point utility platform. Bale elevator, electric. Several 5 gallon buckets of grease. Aluminum pickup topper, full size. 150 gallon fuel transfer tank with electric pump. 30 gallon air compressor. 1

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overall risk exposure. This detailed breakdown helps a producer carefully consider alternatives for risk management. The partial budget tool examines four potential effects of any change in operations: items that add to net income (added revenue and/or reduced expenses) and items that reduce net income (reduced revenues and/ or added expenses). The net effect on farm income can be calculated once the effects of all changes have been included. Big Horn County Farmers Look to Next Season Like every crop and livestock producer in Wyoming, Big Horn County producers Ken and Rich Riff are pondering the effects of drought on their coming production season. The brothers farm several hundred acres of sugar beets, dry beans, and other irrigated row crops. A detailed profile of the Riffs’ operation and risk management is available at RightRisk.org under the Resources link, then click on Risk Management Profiles. The Riffs are expecting reduced irrigation water supplies due to drought and are trying to maximize their soil moisture for sugar Open Saturdays 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM beet production. One potential idea is to purchase a “strip-till” machine that prepares a seed bed in one pass and applies fertilizer – essentially minimum tillage. The Riffs first want to 406-279-3251 • In MT - TOLL FREE 1-800-622-7734 determine if the strip till maFAX 406-279-3712 chine, at a cost of $25,000, Box 568, Valier, MT 59486 will make them money on a per-acre basis. They know the machine will save time and trips through the fields 83 93 (decreased tillage passes, ap1x6 - 6-ft. - $1 1x10 - 6-ft.-$2 plying fertilizer in one pass, 1x6 - 8-ft.-- $255 1x10 - 8-ft.-$390 and saving soil moisture), but 1x8 - 6-ft.-- $230 1x12 - 6-ft.-$381 they need to perform a partial budget on the field operations 1x8 - 8-ft.-- $307 1x12 - 8-ft. $508 to determine profitability on a Quantity Pricing Available per-acre basis. The Riffs will use these figures to determine if their risk management planning is still adequate on a per-acre basis or if significant changes should be made. Once a partial budget is completed for Green Tone $1.99 their cropping decisions, they can move to enterprise or whole farm budgeting 4”x16’ full round to more fully develop an and 16’ split adequate risk management corral rails plan. In the next installment, we examine the effects of the Riffs’ potential purchase by developing a partial budget. STEEL FENCE For more information POSTS RightRisk.org offers a Good supply wealth of information and in stock 1 5 /2 ft. • 1.33# programs to help producers 121/2 gauge in their risk management decision-making process. This Barb & Barbless includes budgeting tools to 80 rod help build partial, enterprise, IN STOCK NOW and whole farm budgets. Each section includes a guide 1x6 - 6-ft. to help producers through the budgeting process. Simply Cedar Fence Boards visit RightRisk.org and click Square Edge: $2.49 “Risk Management Tools” under the Resources tab to Dog Eared: $2.79 get started. Since 1946

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JD 735, 11'6", #C012728 JD 930, 11'6", Impeller, #C004475 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,500 (M) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,500 (K) JD 936, 11'6", #C007337 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,000 (K) JD 735, 11'6", Impeller, #C012899 JD 945, 13'3", Impeller, #C006337 JD 936, 11'6", Impeller, #C014296 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,500 (R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,900 (K) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,900 (R) JD 936, 11'6", #C014378 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,000 (R)

JD 946, 13'3", Impeller, #51167191 JD 820, 9'9", Sickle, #C006719 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,900 (K) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,500 (R) JD 946, 13'3", Impeller, #C014535 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,500 (R)

JD 1600, 14' Sickle, #51891353 JD 1460, 9'9" Rotary, #C014523 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,500 (K) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,900 (M)

NH 499, 12'3", Swing Tongue, #51564206 . . . . . . . . . . .$6,900 (K) NH 1431, 13' Swing Tongue, #C006824 . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 (M)

JD 100, 31x31, #C014704 MacDon 940, 15' Multi-Crop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$26,900 (K) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,000 (K)

MacDon 9000-920, 14', #C002894 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$26,500 (K) Premier 2900, 940 Multi-Crop, #C002895 . . . . . . . . . . .$19,500 (K) NH 1048 Bale Wagon, 2 Wide, Ford L8000, 5 Spd., 15', #C011559 . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500 (K) #50049700 . . . . . . . . . . .$6,500 (K)

JD 567, 5x6, Net, MW, #C008029 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24,500 (K) JD 567, 5x6, Net, MW, #C007242 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22,500 (K) JD 567, 5x6, No Net, MW #C014313 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,900 (R) JD 567, 5x6, No Net, 540 RPM, #C014521 . . . . . . . . . . .$19,900 (K)

JD 530, 5x6, No Net, #C010932 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,000 (R) JD 530, 5x6, No Net, #C013984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,900 (R) JD 530, 5x6, No Net, #C011439 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,500 (R) JD 530, 5x6, No Net, #C014118 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,500 (R) JD 530, 5x6, No Net, #C014348 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,950 (M)

(M) Missoula, Montana 406-549-4171

JD 925, 9'9", 540 RPM, #C014522 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,900 (K) JD 925, 9'9", Impeller, #C012506 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500 (R) JD 926, 9'9", 540 RPM, #C002671 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,000 (R) JD 926, 9'9", Impeller, #C014564 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call (R)

(K) Kalispell, Montana 406-752-2828

JD 935, 11'6", #C012825 $6,500 (M) JD 935, 11'6", #C013488 $9,900 (K) JD 935, 11'6", Impeller, #C007715 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,500 (R) JD 935, 11'6", #C005275$6,500 (M)

(R) Ronan, Montana 406-250-6120


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By Anowar Islam, assistant professor and the University of Wyoming Extension forage agroecologist in the Department of Plant Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources then softly raked-in and rolled into the soil. Turf species require large amounts of irSeeding rates (pure live seed) were 175, rigation water to produce good-quality turf. Yearling Bulls For Sale 436, 87, and 131 pounds per acre for KenIn the semi-arid Central Great Plains tucky bluegrass, tall fescue, buffalograss, (CGP) of Wyoming where average annual and blue grama, respectively. precipitation is low (less than 14 inches), Phone Scott & Cayla Morel (406) 279-3752 During establishment in 2009, rain-fed water availability for turf grass irrigation plots received irrigation water as needed to is limited. ensure good emergence. The supplemental Scientists in the Department of Plant Sciwater added to the irrigated turf grass plots ences in the UW College of Agriculture and was 9, 9.5, and 10.5 inches in 2009, 2010, Natural Resources evaluated several turf and 2011, respectively. On average, the ircultivars at the James C. Hageman SustainFor Pondera Extended Care to purchase a van with able Agriculture Research and Extension rigated plots received 67 percent more water a wheel chair lift. Center (SAREC) near Lingle. Cultivars than the rain-fed plots. Other management Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 5:00 pm included cool-season grasses Kentucky included biweekly mowing to control weeds Conrad, MT bluegrass (‘Bandera’, ‘Common 85/80’, and and stimulate growth. 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Fertilizer Equipment For Sale 2005 Rogator 1064 fertilizer sprayer, Cat engine, 1100 gallon stainless steel tank, 90-ft. booms, 2403 hours..........................$111,000 2007 Freightliner, Auto Shifter, 16-ton Wilmar tender with tip tops....................... $66,000

2003 Loral 400 hp Cummins, automatic, AirMax 1000, 70-ft. booms, chemical bins, 3500 hours.......................$98,000

2004 Rogator with Air Max bed, 5500 hours, in Texas...... .................................. $56,000

2003 Sterling AgForce 3024, Cat, automatic, midtech swath, Raven controller, 4987 hours......................... $83,000 1983 Freightliner with Tyler 16 ton tender............. $19,500

2004 Rogator with Air Max bed, 5900 hours, in Texas...... .................................. $53,000

1999 International DT 530, snow plow and sanding bed... .................................. $34,500

2005 Case 4510 370 hp, auto, 70-ft. flex air bed, 4000 hours.... .....................................................................................$127,000

1986 Kenworth Cummins 7 speed, Tyler 16-ton sideshooter............................... $29,500

1990 International with low miles, 42-ft. tender trailer with back auger, all hydraulic electric roll tarp................. $61,000

2007 Timpte belt tender, 40ft. - in South Dakota... $39,500

1999 Loral DT530, autoshift, Air Max 5 bed, 5700 hours..... .................................. $51,000

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

Willmar Wrangler diesel, bucket, 4300 hours.... $15,500 2001 Case 4300 Cummins automatic, flex-air system....... .................................. $69,000

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

1996 Loral DT530, automatic, chemical bin, 8700 hours, runs good.................. $36,500 2000 Wrangler, buckets and forks, 2700 hours....... $18,500

1997 Freightliner with 3000 gallon propane tank, new test. .................................. $33,000

1989 GMC semi-float with 8-ton Wilmar bed....... $21,000 1987 Ford tandem with tag, stainless steel Rayman top auger, 22-ton tender.......$38,500

1991 Loral DT466, automatic, 3020 NewLeader bed, DickeyJohn controller........... $28,000

10 trucks in service with pumps, hose reels and meters from $26,000 to $32,000

1996 Mertz 4300, 3208 Cat auto, 2-bin or 2 types of fertilizer system, you don’t need a blender with this........ $37,000 2002 International Silver Wheels, DT 466, automatic, 10-ton stainless steel bed, Raven monitor, 2300 hours......... 1997 International 3000 gal.................................. $58,500 lon propane truck, diesel, in service....................... $31,000

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1996 Loral DT 530, automatic, New Leader 3020, Raven, 5000 hours................ $36,000

1995 Ford LN8000 spreader truck, Cummins auto, 15-ft. New Leader L7020 spreader bed............................ $47,500

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By NDSU Extension Service The recent below-normal temperatures in eastern North Dakota could have negative impacts on this spring’s calf crop into the fall weaning season, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service livestock specialists warn. This year, producers who calve in large pasture settings are having newborn calves born in conditions that are 10 to 20 degrees colder than normal. “Newborn calves leave the safe and uniform temperature of their dam’s uterine environment and enter the outside world with temperatures and weather not always conducive to life,” says Gerald Stokka, NDSU Extension’s livestock stewardship specialist. “Exceptional animal husbandry skills are necessary to provide the care needed for newborn calves to deal with the cold spring calving season and to prevent health problems later on.” Neonatal calves have two internal mechanisms to help them cope with cold weather. First, calves are able to shiver, which is the involuntary muscle movements designed to increase warmth by expending energy. The second mechanism is the nonshivering response, which allows fat to be used to increase the calves’ metabolic rate by two to four times their resting rate. “This is a special kind of fat and differs from white fat in that this brown fat is readily available to the newborn to provide energy to cope with the sudden change in the calf’s environment,” Stokka says. “Calves born to properly fed dams come equipped with this remarkable cold-coping mechanism.” The newborn calf’s ability to cope with cold weather means the calf will rise quickly after birth and find its food and life source through the dam’s colostrum. Colostrum is a form of milk that mammals produce in late pregnancy. It contains energy, protein, fat and vitamins, plus antibodies to protect newborns against disease until their own immune system is totally functional. In colder temperatures, calves born without some environmental protection or born to mothers with poor-quality colostrum will be at greater risk for infection from diseasecausing pathogens, NDSU Extension veterinarian Charlie Stoltenow cautions. These may be pathogens that cause calf scours or are associated with respiratory disease. “In either case, the pathogens are simply taking advantage of a calf with a compromised immune status,” Stoltenow adds. Here are ways producers can minimize the risk of disease: • Provide extra bedding for pregnant cows. • Watch for calves that are cold and slow to get up. Cows that are delivering calves usually leave the herd and find secluded locations in which to deliver their newborn. • Provide cold calves with some type of additional heat. This may mean placing the calf in a “hot” box or moving it to a warmer, out-of-the-wind environment for a few hours. • Give calves suffering from severe hypothermia a warmwater bath. Dry heat may not work well enough to warm calves in this condition. For more information on calf warming, visit http://tinyurl.com/calfwarming. • Ensure that calves receive adequate colostrum because supplemental heat alone will not warm the newborns. The dam’s colostrum is optimal. The next best options are frozen, stored colostrum or one of the commercial colostrum substitutes, according to Stokka. The commercial colostrum substitutes need to contain a minimum of 100 grams of immunoglobulin G (IgG) per packet. IgG is an antibody absorbed through the calf’s small intestine and provides protection against disease-causing pathogens. Cold-stressed, immune-compromised calves also may require a little extra care with vaccination protocols. In populations of immune-compromised calves, a significant number of them may not be responding adequately to vaccination procedures. “Booster doses - that is, second and third doses given within a defined time frame - may be more important this year to prevent respiratory disease during the summer and fall weaning season,” Stoltenow says. Calf vaccination research at NDSU’s Central Grasslands Research Extension Center indicates that vaccine doses given 90 days following the initial spring turnout dose acts as a booster to increase protection against the bovine respiratory syncytial virus and Mannheimia hemolytica respiratory pathogens.


RLND seeking participants for 6th class

By NDSU Extension Service If you want to improve your organization, business, farm or ranch operation, or community, the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service’s Rural Leadership North Dakota (RLND) program can help. Rural Leadership North Dakota is looking for participants for its next class, which begins in November. RLND is an 18-month leadership development program that develops leaders for North Dakota’s future. The program includes in-state seminars with experts; tours of agricultural and community businesses; out-of-state trips (Washington, D.C., and Minneapolis in 2014) to meet with agricultural, business and government leaders; and a trip to another country (destination to be determined) to learn about international agricultural and community issues. Participants learn leadership skills, such as thinking critically and creatively, communicating effectively and managing conflict. They also learn about agricultural and rural policy, the agricultural economy and future trends that could affect North Dakota, finding innovative ways to fund local and regional development projects, marketing, civic engagement, the value of coalitions and partnerships, industry and community advocacy, and how to work with the state Legislature. “RLND is designed for men and women who want to strengthen their leadership skills and learn more about North Dakota, the U.S. and the world,” says Marie Hvidsten, RLND program director. “It helps participants create a network of contacts and resources they can continue to tap into for ideas, answers and support long after they graduate from the program.” Participants also find a way to use the skills they’ve learned to improve their operation, business, organization, community or region. For example, two members of the RLND class of 2011-13 are working on building day-care centers for their communities. Day-care centers are a need for many North Dakota communities. Another class member is working on updating his community’s website. A third class member is working with tribal youth on livestock projects and establishing a foundation for leadership training for youth. The tuition for the RLND program is $3,750. That covers all meals, hotels and travel expenses such as buses during in-state seminars and airfare to out-of-state seminars. Participants are responsible for their travel costs to in-state seminars and points of departure for out-of-state seminars. The deadline to apply to join the class of 2013-15 is June 15. Applicants must have been a state resident for at least a year and be able to attend all of the seminars. For more information, or to register or nominate someone for the class, visit RLND’s website at http://www.ag.ndsu. edu/rlnd, send an e-mail to ndsu.ruralleadership@ndsu.edu or call (701) 231-5803. Ninety-four people from 57 communities in 36 counties have participated in RLND since it began in November 2003.

Itinerary requirements for 6-month equine passports

The Montana Department of Livestock says it will be more stringently enforcing requirements for six-month equine travel passports. Those rules include: Six-month passports cannot be used for sale of horses, breeding or stays of longer than 90 days. Lifetime brand inspections are required for six-month passports. A preliminary itinerary must be submitted to the state veterinarian’s office prior to traveling. A post-season travel itinerary must be submitted within 10 days of the passport’s expiration to be eligible for a passport in 2014. State Veterinarian Dr. Marty Zaluski said the decision to enforce the rules was made after states that participate in the six-month passport program determined there was inadequate compliance with itinerary requirements. “In short, we had horses moving around with no record of where they were going or where they had been,” Zaluski said. “Their travel and exposure history is essential in the case of a disease outbreak or other animal health emergency.” The recent cases of EHV-1 in Montana, and larger outbreaks such as those experienced in Utah, Florida and other states, highlights the need for pertinent travel documentation, he added.

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By University of Wyoming Scholarships totaling $62,000 have been awarded to 4-H youths attending the University of Wyoming or a Wyoming community college by the Wyoming State 4-H Foundation for the next school year, according to foundation director Steve Mack. First-time recipients received $27,000 in scholarships, he said. Scholarship amounts can increase dependent upon scholTo visit with Matt Sims call arship progress and grade point averages. home (406) 654-2706 or First-time recipients by scholarship and county are: cell (406) 399-0913. • Ella E. Schloredt ($1,750) Shyann Lucas, Teton; Mackenzie McCoy, Natrona; Zachary Stephen, Niobrara; Aleighica Keeran, Goshen; Atussa Niswender, Albany; Kyle Brimeyer, Teton • Wyoming 4-H Foundation ($1,250) Micayla Crimmins, Carbon; Erin Gorman, Campbell • Lael Harrison ($1,000) Breanna Farley, Converse; McKenna Brinton, Teton • Janie Smith (Laramie County – $1,000) Timothy Boltz, Laramie • Farmhouse Foundation ($1,000) Tyler Faircloth, Platte • Edna Mae and Wallace McClaflin ($1,000) Nathan Kane, Sheridan • Wallace Scholarship (Park or Big Horn – $750) Madison Koster, Park • Wilbur Brettell (Laramie County – $500) Breanna Foley, Laramie • Underwood (Albany County – $500) William Wood, Albany • Murdoch’s Ranch and Home Supply ($1,250) Jamie Lucas, Teton; Hailie Pragnell, Goshen; Stephanie Schroeder, Converse; Whitley Beard, Teton • Peterson Scholarship (Crook County – $500) Korina Ike, Crook • F.A.I.R. Posse ($500) Katlin Pittman, Lincoln • J.M. Nicholls ($300) Ramsey Sinn, Washakie • Butterfield Scholarship (Washakie County – $300) Ramsey Sinn, Washakie • Wyoming Veterinary Sciences ($250) Kaitlin Gaukel, Niobrara • Johnson County 4-H Scholarship in Honor of Bonnie Ellenwood ($500) Misty Ballek, Johnson To discover how one or both of these systems can benefit you, “The Ella E. Schloredt past winners are eligible, with call us today at (406) 492-8229 a grade point of at least 3.0 and meeting academic progress, to continue receiving this scholarship for up to four years,” Mack said. “Sixteen Contain Your Tanks – Contain Your Tanks – Contain Your Tanks – Contain Your Tanks – Contain Your Tanks – Contain Your Tanks continuing scholarships were awarded this year ranging FUEL STORAGE ~ FUEL CONTAINMENT ~ FUEL SYSTEMS from $1,500 to $2,500 for the All products meet EPA/SPCC agriculture standards fall of 2014 academic year.” CALL FISHER METAL PRODUCTS for information and pricing on: Ella E. Schloredt continuing awards by county are: Horizontal Fuel Tanks from 500 to 3000 gallons Vertical Fuel Tanks 4000 to 10,000 gallons Kaylyn Bohnson, Campbell; ALL TANKS are UL 142 Certified –– DOUBLE WALL TANKS meet SPCC Secondary Containment Rules Andrew Carpenter, Goshen; Ethan Dirks, Crook; John Fort Benton Lee, Fremont; Jenny Beiermann, Sublette; Jacob Berg, Laramie; McKensie Harris, Laramie; Shelby Kindsvater, Laramie; Nikki Marincic, Sublette; Landan Doyle, Washakie; Hannah Gorman, Campbell; Alexandra Howell, Goshen; Jordan Largent, Johnson; and Taylor Wollert, Goshen

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Research cultivates seeds of opportunity

By CAHNRS and WSU Extension providing food security and nutrition and The grain-like seed crop quinoa (prothe eradication of poverty.” nounced KEEN-wah) has grown in popuTraditional quinoa producing countries larity and likely will be grown more widely like Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador and Peru are in the Pacific Northwest, thanks to a $1.6 not keeping up with U.S. demand, said million U.S. Department of Agriculture Kevin Murphy, lead scientist and plant grant recently awarded to Washington State breeder for the WSU project. University (WSU) researchers. “Demand is driving distributors, wholeQuinoa is in demand because it is a salers and retailers to seek domestic, reliable highly nutritious, high-protein, gluten-free sources of quinoa, and this spells opportualternative to grains and rice. The United nity for Pacific Northwest farmers,” he said. Nations Food and Agriculture Organiza“Consumers want organic and local sources tion has declared 2013 the International of quinoa.” Year of Quinoa (http://www.rlc.fao.org/en/ The WSU project aims to identify the about-fao/iyq-2012/), with a goal to “focus best varieties suited for organic production world attention on the role that quinoa´s in the region, develop best management biodiversity and nutritional value play in practices for production and assess market demand and future marketing options for quinoa growers and sellers. Quinoa’s potential to increase options for regional farmers and locavores, as well as to address global food security, lies in its adaptability to marginal growing conditions. “Compared to other crops, quinoa has excellent drought and salinity tolerance,” Murphy said. “Quinoa can adapt to many environmental and climatic conditions. It thrives in a wide range of soil pH and tolerates light frost and late rains.” A needed improvement is heat tolerance. So far, Murphy’s trials indicate that varieties bred from Chilean germplasm are best adapted to high maximum temperatures in the Pacific Northwest. WSU will host the International Quinoa Research Symposium August 12-14 in conjunction with the InterFIREARMS BUILDING MATERIALS 31 bundles of asphalt shingles 45. Caliber blackpowder rifle national Year of the Quinoa. Antique double barrel 12 gauge (30YR earthtone cedar IKO) Researchers from around the Appox. 200 sq ft 18” Terrazzo tile shotgun world will gather in PullMisc. lumber POWER EQUIPMENT man, Wash. to learn about POWER TOOLS & RELATED research, varieties and breedHobart commercial meat slicer Swisher 4’ brushhog (gas powing field trials. Delta drill press ered/tow behind) Rockwell 10” tilting arbor saw (table saw) Wood lathe American Machine & Tool Co., Inc. Shop vac Delta band saw Delta 4” belt/6”disc sander

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Identifying Johne’s disease with accuracy

By Sandra Avant, Agricultural Research Service Detecting the costly, contagious Johne’s disease in cattle is now easier, thanks to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists. Johne’s disease, also known as Paratuberculosis, is estimated to cost the U.S. dairy industry more than $220 million each year. It also affects sheep, goats, deer and other animals, causing diarrhea, reduced feed intake, weight loss and sometimes death. Microbiologist John Bannantine and his colleagues at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) National Animal Disease Center (NADC) in Ames, Iowa, discovered an antibody that’s 100 percent specific in detecting Johne’s disease. This is the first time a specific antibody that binds only to Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP), the pathogen that causes the disease, has been discovered. A patent has been awarded to scientists for the antibody, which could greatly benefit the improvement of diagnostic tests that confirm the presence of MAP. Previous efforts to detect Johne’s disease were hindered because all antibodies used to identify MAP strains also reacted to environmental mycobacteria, according to Bannantine, who works in NADC’s Infectious Bacterial Diseases Research Unit. Some of those antibodies also reacted to the disease pathogen responsible for bovine tuberculosis (TB) and caused false-positive results. 

Other research, conducted by NADC microbiologist Judy Stabel, focused on ensuring that Johne’s disease vaccines do not cross-react with tests for bovine TB, a disease problem in states where wild deer infect cattle. Stabel and her team vaccinated calves with an effective commercial Johne’s vaccine to test cross reactivity with TB tests. They took blood samples for a year and then measured immune and serological responses of calves using novel TB tests. Scientists found no cross reactivity with the TB serology tests, demonstrating that animals could be vaccinated against Johne’s disease without interfering with bovine TB testing. Similar results were found with the skin test used to detect TB in cattle.

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RED ANGUS HEIFERS FOR SALE 40 red angus heifers (March and April calves). High quality genetics. Ready by May 15. Phone Rainbows End Ranch, (406) 538-8820, Lewistown, Montana

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Real Estate will sell at 12:00 noon Legal Description: 2.26 +/- acres

Section 25, Township 22N, Range 58E, Lot 2B Fox Creek Estate. 1680 sq. ft. house, 3-bedroom, 2 full baths (1 with jet tub), 3-bedrooms downstairs, 1 bath, family room, game room and laundry room, attached garage with insulated automatic overhead doors, 24x36 shop/garage with insulated walls and automatic overhead door.

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BRD risk categorization for feeder calves: Part 1

By Roger Ellis, DVM, SDSU Extension Beef Feedlot Field Specialist factor (the cattle themselves), it is recogThe beef feeding industry recognizes that nized that the type, origin, age, source, and feeder calves entering the finishing, back management background of the calves are grounding, or stocker phases of production pose several challenges and risks. Identififactors that influence the health of the cattle. able risks include the economic risk of the Additionally, the genetic, environmental, volatile purchase and sales prices of the nutritional, and immune status also concattle, the risks of increasing feed and antributes to the risk of disease. Furthermore, cillary costs, the risk of poor performance, the management stressors that are imposed and the risk of disease, death loss and upon calves will compound all these other the associated costs. In regards to animal factors. Pollreiz (1991), Smith (2001), and health risks, Bovine Respiratory Disease others have promoted a strategy to catego(BRD) is the major disease risk for feeder rize the disease risk of feeder and stocker and stocker cattle and the most demanding calves that is widely accepted. This is used health challenge that producers face. Cattle to establish the risk potential for BRD, the feeders should prioritize to control BRD and market value of the calves accordingly, and minimize these risks with sound managethe management strategies that are recomment and cooperative planning with their mended for each category. These calves are herd veterinarian. assigned a BRD risk category according BRD: Effects on Production to the major predictive factors known to Morbidity and mortality in newly weaned/ increase or decrease risk (See Figure 1). received feeder cattle from Figure 1. Calf BRD Risk - Predictive Factors and Effects Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) continues to be the most significant health problem facing the feeding industry. BRD accounts for well over 50% of all cattle treated for sickness with reported average incidence rates in groups of calves at 14% (Loneragan, 2001). Several studies have documented the economic impacts of disease on the profit outcomes of calves. Direct costs attributable to BRD include death losses, treatment and labor costs, and prevention costs. BRD has been shown to impact growth performance and feed efficiency, days on feed, carcass merit and market value. The bottom-line of all studies indicates that BRD can decrease the returns of individual cattle from $50 to $250. A summary of the Iowa Tri-County Steer Carcass Futurity Data (2002-2004) revealed the following: • Healthy cattle returned $201.16 per Another example of a BRD risk categorihead more than cattle treated twice for zation protocol to use for managing disease disease. and cost risks which is recommended by • Increased death loss and treatment acthe author: counted for up to $148.47 per head in lost revenue, while reductions in performance and carcass merit further reduced net return by an additional $52.69 per head. • 17.5% of all calves (2,334) were treated as a primary result of bovine respiraA BRD risk assignment protocol is tory disease (BRD). recommended to be developed by cattle • Sick cattle lost three to four times more feeders, with the aid of their consulting vetdollars from inferior quality grade than were erinarians, to establish health management returned for lower yield grade. programs to implement upon the arrival • Mortality rate was 100 times higher for of feeder cattle. Furthermore, this system cattle treated twice compared to non-treated should be used to select and price calves to cattle. offer management controls on the economic In a survey of feedlot consultant vetrisks for feeding each category. Lastly, each erinarians (Terrell, 2012), the predictive category should be thoroughly evaluated to factors for BRD morbidity and mortality determine the opportunity for profitability were listed in order of importance: within the marketing programs utilized, par1. Cattle Health Risk. ticularly in grid/formula based and “natural 2. Weather patterns. beef” marketing programs. Steps taken to 3. Labor quality and availability. minimize adverse cattle health will enhance 4. Receiving period nutrition. cattle feeding profitability through reduced 5. Prevention programs utilized, such as costs and losses, improved performance vaccination, metaphylaxis and treatment and increased market value. Disease risk protocols. management is yet another tool to manage In addressing the number one predictive profit opportunity.


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DUMP TRUCK FOR SALE

1999 Ford Sterling L9513 dump truck, 2WD, Cat 400 hp, only 27,000 miles Phone 406-799-6923

Cindy Braaten, Stanford, marks the bales with producers name, the line of wool, numbers the bag and also marks it with her grader number before the wool is shipped. (Photo by Chi McCuin.)

Water challenges, strategies for the future of ranching

By B. Lynn Gordon, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist The drought of 2012 in the Midwest brought the issue of water to the forefront for agricultural producers. However, a group of producers and industry advisors working with the King Ranch® Institute, Kingsville, Texas, which is associated with Texas A&M University, have been studying the issue of water and recently completed a white paper: ‘Agricultural Water: Protecting the Future of Our Nation’. Paul Genho, an advisory member of the management council at the King Ranch® Institute was one of the presenters at the 20th Anniversary of Cattlemen’s College held in conjunction with the 2013 National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Convention and Trade Show, Tampa, Florida, February 6 -9. Genho’s presentation focused on the challenges and strategies of water management for ranches. Genho addressed three main issues in regard to water and agriculture: 1. Water Supply. Will there be enough for the future? The key issue is agriculture is being told to increase production by 70% over the next 50 years, according to a United Nations Report, but at the same time the agricultural industry has a deteriorating infrastructure, a lack of research is being conducted and water is being transferred from agriculture for use in environmental purposes. This is creating a perfect storm for water supply. 2. Water Management. There are not policies and procedures in place, that work in favor of agriculture and agriculture is often not at the table when the discussions of water management and usage are taking place. 3. Legislative Regulator Approach. Water rights are being taken away and water laws are being passed at a time when these issues are more and more critical. The group of agricultural producers wrote the white paper on water because they believe water is the issue of the decade — if not decades and so does the United Nations, explained Genho. During the drought, we got a closer look at what really can happen in the future because of the challenges and oversight of how important the issue of water is to the nation and the world. Genho believes producers need to work to be better advocates of water supply, water laws and foolish policy that can weaken the position of agriculture. However, unfortunately those that are most concerned about water and its impact on agriculture are the 1-2% of producers in production agriculture. The main purpose of developing the white paper was so producers, county farm bureau organizations, cattlemen’s organizations, etc., can share the information in the research paper with legislative members and policy makers and to spread the word and understanding of what water means to agriculture. For example, Genho stated, South Dakota producers like other producers nationwide need to become advocates of water issues and it is critical that if they don’t become advocates of water issues and carry the issue of no one else will. The white paper can be found on the King Ranch® Institute Ranch Management (KRIRM) website (http://krirm.tamuk. edu).

Commercial Coffee House, C-Store-Deli, Restaurant & Vending Consignment

Location: Evaro, Montana

Friday - June 7, 2013 • 12 noon Preview: Thursday June 6, 2013 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Directions: 10 miles North of I90 (Missoula) on HWY93 at mile marker 10 next to the Grey Wolf Peak Casino and Conoco station. Phone Bids will be accepted. Consignments will be accepted until end of preview. Auctioneers note:This auction includes everything from a coffee house and appliances to refrigeration and cooking appliances and vending machines to stainless steel.

COFFEE HOUSE AND SUPPLIES

16’x18’ coffeehouse/concession building. Was in operation at Home Depot most recently. On three 6x6 skids with insulated, sheetrock, heat, electricity, plumbing, tile floors, French doors. Custom made trailer for transporting building La San Marco 3 head espresso machine Rolling counter for espresso machine Commercial under counter refrigerator Commercial True T-49 stainless double door 54” refrigerator Commercial Double Boiler for making soup with 2 7qt inserts Plexiglas bottle display 7 bottles wide x 5 bottles high Several Espresso signs Assorted stainless pitchers, jiggers, and coffee supplies Sump pump

REFRIGERATION/FREEZERS

True 6.5’ three door freezer display case Coke cooler 52”Wx78”Tx30”D Bag ice cooler 38”Wx77”Tx30”D Display freezer 54”Wx80”Tx54”W Walk in cooler panels Inc. door panel Pie case/produce cooler 36”Wx20”Tx22”D 48” refrigerated deli case 2- Hussmann 48” Ice cream freezer/display cases Commercial True T-49 stainless double door 54” refrigerator Commercial under counter refrigerator

MISCELLANEOUS

Display cases/ Display racks/ 5 place cash drawer cabinet/ 5- billiard lights “Coors Extra Gold”/ Dozens of metal paper towel dispensers/ Dozens of stainless toilet paper dispensers/ Full set of sign letters and numbers 10”/ Full set of sign numbers 14”/ Chairs/ 4- anti fatigue floor mats/ 3- new hotel sink/vanity tops/ 3- new WalPac hotel room air conditioning units (Carrier Corp)/ 2 dozen rolling lounge chairs fabric.

C-STORE, DELI, RESTAURANT APPLIANCES

Taylor soft serve ice cream machine double head US Range gas double oven griddle range 6’Wx30”D (4 burner) Chester Fried chicken fryer Mod. MGF-40 electric floor fry kettle Chester Fried chicken prep cabinet US Range propane griddle, oven 36”x36” Taylor soft serve ice cream machine single head mod.330-32 Henny Penny Model HC-900 heated holding cabinet upright 4- four person “Ply mold” dining booths Two place soup warmer Electric fryer Smokaroma mod.CU308-L 2- pretzel warmer and display 3 place milkshake mixer Rotisserie hotdog cooker Soda dispenser Hobart food chopper Mod VCM25 Star humidifier warming case Hobart meat band saw Nacho Cheese warmer / hotplate Oven mod.500-TH Alto sham Star warming drawer Traulson double door 58” stainless refrigerator Kewanee dish washing machine mod.7821E Commercial meat slicer Manitowoc ice box Toaster oven Broil a Grill mod.86999 Fry master French fryer Stainless counter 8’Wx24”Dx36”H Hobart commercial dishwasher Mod.AM-9T2

VENDING MACHINES

2- claw machines/ 3- tattoo vending machines/ 2- bouncy ball vending machines/ 2 - double front bubble vending machines/ 2- bubble gum pinball machines/ 2- rocket ship (fun shuttle) bubble vending machine/ Candy and snack vending machine/ Condom machine/ Prepaid phone card $10/$20

Visit www.riverswestauction.com for photos, videos and inspections.

Jason Clinkenbeard

406-239-3529

jason@riverswestauction.com


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Complete combine & swather head repair

AUGERS

Dent Removal, Flight Pitching, Sections or Center Replaced, Straightening & Truing, Flighting Wear Rings or New Flighting

ROCK GUARDS

Rebuilt rock guards using 3/16” TI or 1/4” AR Plate. These rock guards are built with much better material than the original at a much lower price!

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Combine & Swather Headers Case IH, John Deere, Massey, New Holland, Gleaner, White Hart & Carter

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Call for repair estimates and scheduling

HEADER TIN

We will replace all or part of the header tin under the auger with heavier than original material that is bent to original specs.

• Case IH plow and air drill sweeps • Atom Jet openers • Gen regular and carbide openers • Flexi-Coil Stealth openers • Flexi-Coil air drill parts

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BIG SKY EQUIPMENT 1-800-332-7541 or 406-278-3277 Conrad, Montana www.4caseih.com


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USED SPRAYERS

WE’RE DEALIN’ Bring us your offer

Give Gary or Kurt a call for all your equipment needs. USED AIR DRILLS

2011 Apache 1020, 1000 gallon tank, 100-ft. boom, Envisio Pro Smart Trax, Auto Boom Ultra Glide, accuboom, eductor, low hours............... $175,000

Concord 4010 air drill, tow behind 3000 tank with hydraulic fan............................................. $19,900 Morris Maxim II air drill, 49-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot, carbide points, 7300 Morris tow between air cart, 8” auger....................................... $65,000

USED HAYING EQUIPMENT

Hesston 6450 swather, 14-ft. hay header, 21-ft. draper header........................................... $12,900 John Deere 580 pull-type windrower, 25-ft. draper.. .................................................................... $4995

Let’s Deal

Case IH RB564 round baler, net/twine, wide pickup. Extremely low bale count, like new.......... $38,250

Make Offer

New Case IH Farmall Tractors 0.0% financing for up to 72 months oac

MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

2010 Apache 715, 750 gallon tank, 60/90-ft. boom, Mayrath 8x60 grain auger, swing hopper, PTO SCS5000 Raven Auto Rate, eductor, low hours... drive............................................................ $3995 ............................................................... $135,000 Case IH SRX160 suspended boom 132-ft. sprayer, Raven Auto Rate, 1600 gallon tank, 4 ball valves, induction cone.......................................... $36,500 Flexi-Coil System 67XL sprayer, 120-ft. wheel boom........................................................ $19,900 Flexi-Coil System 67XL sprayer, 114-ft. wheel boom, Auto Rate, 2 sets of nozzles.......... $19,900 Flexi-Coil System 67XL suspended boom sprayer, 1600 gallon water tank, 90-ft. booms, Auto-Rate, foam marker, rinse tank............................ $34,500 USED VEHICLES Flexi-Coil System 67XL wheel boom sprayer with 110-ft. booms, 1000 gallon tank, Flexi-Control, excellent....................................................... $19,900

Thanks to you

our lot is getting bare...

Case IH RBX563 round baler, net/twine, wide pickup, large tires................................................. $22,900

WE NEED YOUR TRADES!!

USED INDUSTRIAL

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

NEW & USED HEADERS

Case IH 2042 36-ft. draper header with pickup reel, transport package. Very good........... Just Traded 2002 Case IH 1042 36-ft. draper header..... $34,500 1980 IHC 412B 11-yard elevating scraper with good MacDon D60 45-ft. draper header with pickup reel, rubber. Excellent maintenance and ready to work. transport................................................... $72,500 ................................................................. $24,900 Case IH 1015 pickup header with attachment. Very good ................................................. Just Traded Case IH 1015 pickup header, Rake-up attachment.. .................................................................... $9750 1995 Case IH 1010 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 attachon custom-made round ment............................................................ $1495 baler belts and swather canvas. We also repair Massey 1859 13-ft. pickup head less attachment..... round baler belts. ...................................................................... $995

SAVE UP TO

Vermeer 605L round baler, 6x5 bales, twine, floatation tires. Very good condition......................... $12,900 Vermeer 605F round baler, twine.................... $1995 1992 New Holland 660 round baler, Bale Command, net wrap...................................................... $8995

USED COMBINES

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

2004 Case IH 2388 combine, rock trap, long unload tube, low hours.................................. Just Traded 2003 Case IH 2388 combine, rock trap, low hours... ...................................................................Just In 1987 Case IH 1680 combine, International engine, rock trap, 1010 30-ft. header, batt reel..... $32,500 Case IH 1660 combine, Cummins engine. Much recent work, good condition.............. Just Traded

50%

(2) Gleaner R60 combines with 30-ft. headers. Each......................................................... $15,000

BIG SKY EQUIPMENT

Phone 406-278-3277 Toll-free 1-800-332-7541 Toll-free 1-888-4-CASE-IH FAX 1-406-278-7882 website: www.4caseih.com Conrad, Montana

After Hours call: Gary Brown Res. 278-3373 Mobile phone 788-9033 Kurt Christiaens Res. 279-3486 Mobile phone 450-3277


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Say you saw it in the Trader’s Dispatch 14th Annual Amish School

AUCTION

Saturday, June 8, 2013 – 10:00 a.m. Auction will be held at the Amish Community 9 miles North of Ashland, MT on the Tongue River Road.

This is always a very interesting Amish Auction with a great variety of quilts and handiwork and food from the Amish ladies – Woodwork from the Amish shops – Wagons – Pony’s – Saddle horses – Teams, driving horses and surprises – Neighbors often bring in some items – Hope to see you, we’ll have a great day.

Mills Auction Service - Boyes, Montana www.mills-auction.com Home phone: 406-427-5317 or cell 645-9611

LINDSETH CHAROLAIS BULLS Coming 2-Year Old Bulls For Sale Private Treaty • Range calved • Range developed • Thick and functional • Fertility tested • Ultrasound data available •  All indexes

LINDSETH CHAROLAIS RANCH P.O. Box 183 - Dupuyer, MT 59432 Ray and Lorna Lindseth e-mail: lindrnch@3rivers.net 406-472-3327 or cell 470-4193

Mid- to late-season nitrogen fertilizer can increase yield, protein in wheat crops By Clain Jones, MSU Extension Soil Fertility Specialist

Applying all the nitrogen fertilizer required for wheat at one time can be risky. In irrigated systems, too much nitrogen early in the growing season can produce excess tillers, lead to lodging, and reduce yields. In dryland systems, nitrogen fertilizer may not get fully used for plant growth especially in dry years. In both dryland and irrigated systems, large, one-time applications have a high chance to be lost to groundwater from leaching or to the air as a gas. This is a financial loss to the producer and potentially detrimental to water and air quality. Applying pre-plant nitrogen levels based on conservative yield goals is an alternative, especially in dry years. This early nitrogen can be supplemented with mid-to late-season nitrogen to increase grain yield and protein if production potential increases during the season. By splitting nitrogen application, a producer can better match nitrogen rates to estimated yield potentials based on precipitation to date. If the weather is wet, then fertilizer amount and timing decisions should be based on whether the goal is a yield or protein increase. If the weather has been dry, then a second application may not be advisable. “Timing of in-season nitrogen application should be based on plant growth stage rather than a particular date,” said Clain Jones, Extension soil fertility specialist in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences at Montana State University. In dryland production, additional nitrogen for yield should be applied by early- to mid-tillering, to ensure yield is not hurt. This is particularly important with foliar application for spring wheat. By the time spring wheat approaches the boot stage, weather conditions are such that leaf burn becomes a risk sufficient to hurt yields. Because only about 10 percent of foliar applied nitrogen is taken up by leaves, it is important to follow application with at least

half-inch of water to incorporate the nitrogen into the soil. Incorporation is important for soil-applied nitrogen as well, which is possible in irrigated systems, and sometimes doubtful in dryland systems. Yield from irrigated fields may increase with nitrogen applied as late as flowering. Jones cautioned that although yield may improve with additional nitrogen applied at heading, nitrogen applied this late in the growing season generally cannot compensate for the yield deficit due to early under-fertilization. Leaf burn increases as the nitrogen rate increases. The maximum suggested rate is 30 pounds nitrogen per acre to minimize yield reduction due to leaf burn. Liquid urea tends to produce less leaf burn than urea-ammonium nitrate (UAN) and therefore can benefit yield more. Leaf damage increases with the inclusion of sulfur, the addition of Agrotain® to urea, or the addition of a surfactant to UAN solution with herbicide when nitrogen rate is greater than 20 pounds nitrogen per acre. Using streamer bars to minimize direct leaf contact during application can substantially decrease leaf burn. Late season nitrogen to increase protein is ideally applied at flowering. “However, the ability to incorporate with rain or irrigation is more important than the exact timing at flowering,” said Jones. Leaf burn increases the later that foliar nitrogen is applied. Up to 40 percent flag leaf burn from foliar nitrogen applied around flowering may increase protein, but it can also decrease yields. If there is the risk of scab, do not irrigate within five days of flowering. The decision to apply late-season nitrogen to increase protein depends on: 1) whether it can be applied without substantially damaging the crop; and 2) if the expected protein response and discount are sufficiently high to justify the cost of fertilizer and application.

Last Great Falls bowhunter education classroom courses Fox Farming & Fox Repair - Farm and Shop Equipment

June 8, 2013 - 9 am Corvallis, Montana

Fox Farming and Fox Repair are liquidating all farm and shop equipment to pursue other ventures. With the lineup of farm and professional mechanical equipment this is looking to be one of the larger auctions in Western Montana for some time. Gasoline injector cleaner. 1974 John Deere 7520 4WD tractor. Worth 12,000 lb. hoist. 9000 lb. hoist. 1977 John Deere 7700 combine. Worth 18,000 lb. hoist, new, never installed. 2004 Kuhn disc mower. Energy Logic EL 200 H waste oil heater. 2002 Kuhn 4120 gyrorake. Snap On R12 a/c machine. 2005 Kuhn rototiller. Robin Air R134A a/c machine. 2009 Kuhn tedder. Snap On Motorvac gasoline engine cleaner. 2007 Kuhn SR110 rake. Snap On Dieselvac diesel engine cleaner. 1971 John Deere 3020 diesel tractor. Snap On hot water washer. 1970 John Deere 4020 diesel tractor. Procut on-car brake lathe. 1968 John Deere 4020 diesel tractor. Antifreeze recycler. 6” x 40-ft. auger. 1975 New Holland 1049 bale wagon retrofit- Sun/Snap On Transtech Snap On Microvat battery tester. ted with 1069 apparatus. Amoco brake lathe. Crippen grain cleaner (private treaty) Shop manuals, new and old for tractors, cars John Deere 1000 32-ft. cultivator. and trucks. Liftall 30-ft. forklift. Thorson squeeze chute. Much more!! 1999 John Deere 970 24-ft. roller harrow. Terms: John Deere 440 17-ft. disc. Cash or Check with bank letter of guarantee. Hi-Qual 20-ft. tub system. This is only a partial listing of items for sale. Please check the website for photos and updated inventory as it becomes available.

The last Great Falls bowhunter education classroom course this year will take place in May. Registration is occurring now online at the Fish, Wildlife and Parks web site. There will also be a sign-up at FWP for those who do not have access to a computer. The course will be 6-9 p.m., May 14 and 16, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 18. A field exercise will follow on May 18. Classes will be held at Paris Gibson School. To register online go to the FWP website, http://fwp. mt.gov, and follow the links to Education and Bowhunter Education. Then go to May 14 and select one of three classrooms at Paris Gibson School. For those without a computer, registration will take place 6-8 p.m., May 7, at FWP, 4600 Giant Springs Road. Every student must pick up and read the bowhunter education manual before the first class. Manuals are available at FWP. Prospective bowhunters, ages 12 to 17, must take both a hunter and bowhunter education course before they can buy an archery license. All first time bowhunters regardless of age must complete a bowhunter education course. State law says anyone buying an archery license must show either a previous year’s archery license or a certificate of completion from a bowhunter education course. For more information on this or any other course in north central Montana contact the FWP office in Great Falls, 454-5840.

##### A Sunday school teacher was telling her students the story of the Good Samaritan. She asked them, “If you saw a person lying on the roadside, wounded and bleeding, what would you do?” A thoughtful little girl broke the hushed silence, “I think I’d throw up.”


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The deadline for advertising for the June issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be May 31.

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Cindy Braaten, looks over the wool carefully in the grading or classing step of the shearing process. She is looking for impurities such as paint, etc. (Photo by Chi McCuin)

UNL Extension irrigation and soils courses now online

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Extension provides two online short courses on irrigation and soils at marketplace.unl.edu. The courses combine the convenience and flexibility of online learning with the opportunity to obtain continuing education unit (CEU) credits. UNL Extension educator Chuck Burr said the virtual learning environment is especially suited for those whose schedules or location may prevent them from attending traditional extension training opportunities. The modules are intended for crop consultants, agency personnel, crop producers and others interested in improving their soil science or soil fertility management and irrigation management skills. “UNL Extension still offers programs for those who prefer traditional, classroom-style training,” Burr said. “However, the new online course on irrigation management allows participants to learn at the click of a mouse.” UNL Extension educator Keith Glewen added, “The courses are designed to assist online learners in acquiring new knowledge. This in turn can result in management decisions which have a positive impact on financial and environmental outcomes.” The soils course aims to expand the participant’s knowledge of soil science, including the origins, physical properties and chemical properties of soil. Understanding this information benefits those making management decisions related to soil fertility and crop production. This in turn can improve the efficiency of fertilizer applications, reduce nutrient loss and improve crop yields. The irrigation management course will help increase awareness and understanding of irrigation management concepts. Agricultural water users can optimize water use efficiency and protect the quality of water resources by applying basic information about irrigation systems, crop water use and management practices. Reducing irrigation application amounts and increasing uniformity of application leads to reduced deep percolation and runoff. The result can be reduced irrigation costs, increased efficiency, increased yields and reduced surface and groundwater contamination. Formal admission to UNL is not required to enroll in the short courses. Register online at marketplace.unl.edu/extension/registration. The registration fee for each course is $50. CEU credit is available for an additional $10 per credit with a maximum of 13 credits per course. Contact Burr at chuck.burr@unl.edu for details on the irrigation short course and Glewen at kglewen1@unl.edu for information on the soils short course. #####   Butch Cassidy’s real name was Robert LeRoy Parker. He got his nickname “Butch” because he worked as a butcher in Rock Spring, Wyoming, for a short time. He chose the name “Cassidy” in honor of his professor in crime, Mike Cassidy. He was born in Circleville, Utah to Mormon parents.

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Cut Bank, MT Parts — ­ 406-873-4148 Pipe — 406-873-2258 Yard — 406-873-5087

Driscopipe Polyethylene All sizes in stock Call for price

Used Structural mechanical tubing 11/2” and 13/4” in 20- and 24-ft. lengths, .12 to .140 wall thickness 3

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New 2 /8” Structural 3

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Used 23/8” Structural Tubing


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GREAT SELECTION OF USED DRILLS CHECK OUR Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 3450 tow between air cart, nice shape. Tag #10488.....................................$71,000

2009 John Deere 1910 air drill, 430 bushel tow behind cart, 8 run S/S, cane and rice tires, 8” auger. Tag #10847....$96,900 2012 John Deere 1890 60-ft. air drill, 10” spacing, all run blockage, S/S, 350 bushel tow between cart. Tag #12152....$239,500 2011 John Deere 1890 60-ft. air drill, 7.5” spacing, S/S, air package, new discs, 430 bushel tow behind cart. Tag #12004....... .................................................................................$210,000 2011 John Deere 1890 60-ft. air drill, 10” spacing, S/S, all run blockage, 350 bushel tow between cart, variable rate. Tag #12212.....................................................................$180,000 2010 John Deere 1890 60-ft. air drill, 7.5” spacing. Call for more details. Tag #12462..................................................$130,000

SPRING DEALS ON

Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill with 3450 cart, 10” spacing, variable rate, 550 trips. Tag #9494..........................................$69,900

THESE USED DRILLS

1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 3450 tow between cart. Tag #9877..........................................................$68,900

2001 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 3450 tow behind cart. Tag #9912..........................................................$63,500 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 7” spacing, semi pneumatic press wheels, rock gurds, S/S, 2320 tow behind cart. Tag #12496..$41,800 Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft. air drill, 7.5” spacing, steel press wheels, 1610 160 bushel cart. Tag #10752.............................$36,900 2003 Case ATX6012 60-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, double shoot, ADX3430 tow behind air cart, 2 fans. Tag #12035.....$75,000 Concord 5612 56-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, Concord 3000 tow behind cart. Tag #8902...............................................$21,500 Concord 5012 50-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, Concord 3000 air cart. Tag #11856.................................................................$24,000 1997 John Deere 1780 corn planter, 12 row, 30”. Tag #12060... ...................................................................................$28,500

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2009 John Deere 1870 56-ft. Conserva Pak drill, 12” spacing with 1910 430-bushel tow behind cart, double shoot. Tag #10208.....................................................................$185,000 2011 John Deere 1830 61-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, steel press, S/S air package, primary blockage, 430 bushel tow between cart. Tag #11795......................................................$197,000 2011 John Deere 1830 air drill, 550# trips, electric depth control, rock guards, S/S, tow between cart. Tag #12392.................... ...................................................................... Call for pricing 2009 John Deere 1830 61-ft. air drill, 10” spacing, steel press, S/S, primary blockage, 430 bushel tow behind cart. Tag #10846.....................................................................$206,800 2009 John Deere 1830 61-ft. air drill, 10” spacing, 8 run S/S, 4” steel press, primary blockage, 430 bushel tow behind cart. Tag #11996...............................................................$175,000 2008 John Deere 1830 60-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, steel press, single shoot, all run blockage, 1910 350 bushel tow behind cart, variable rate. Tag #12277.................................$140,000

2006 John Deere 1820 60-ft. air seeder, 10” spacing, primary blockage, 1” Dutch openers, 550 lb. trip, 270 bushel tow between cart. Tag #12476..............................................$97,500 2000 John Deere 1820 45-ft. air drill, 7.5” spacing, SS air pike, all run warning, JD 1900 270 bushel tow between cart, cane and rice tires, 7” auger, mechanical seed/fertilizer rate control. Tag #12274................................................................$75,000

Concord ATD 4812 48-ft. air drill with 12” spacing, 3000 air cart. Tag #1498..................................................................$39,000

2000 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, NO air cart. Tag #1469...................................$39,500


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PULL TYPE WINDROWERS

2004 New Holland 1432 13-ft. flail swing tongue...................$12,900 2011 New Holland 451 3-pt. 9-ft. adjustable sickle cutter.........$8700 New Holland 499 swing tongue, rubber conditioner.................$7000 MacDon 4000 9-ft. mower conditioner......................................$4900 New Holland 116 16-ft. swing tongue with auger header and rubber conditioner............................................................................$2900

RAKES

2008 New Holland 216 hydraulic basket rake.......................$15,000 2010 Sitrex 12 wheel rake. Nice condition.............................$10,500 Sitrex MK10-12 rake..............................................................$10,500

TILLAGE

New John Deere 995 7-bottom switch plow.........................In Stock John Deere 995 7-bottom plow, Sterling packers..................$18,900 John Deere 970 28-ft. culti-packer with “S” tines, rear scrapers and rear hitch............................................................................$28,000 John Deere 970 25-ft. culti-packer with “S” tines...................$20,900 John Deere 2310 25-ft. mulch finisher, 1 year old.................$51,900 John Deere 1610 27-ft. chisel plow, hydraulic folding wings, standard points....................................................................................$9500 John Deere 4600 6 bottom rollover plow..................................$7500 John Deere 4600 5 bottom rollover plow..................................$5500 John Deere 4600 5 bottom rollover plow with trash boards. Great shape....................................................................................$5500 John Deere 4600 5 bottom rollover plow with trash boards......$4500 John Deere 900 7 shank V-ripper.............................................$5490 John Deere 940 12-ft. land plane. Good condition....................$4700

LAWN AND GARDEN

John Deere LX289 riding mower, 38” deck..............................$1700 John Deere LA165 riding mower..............................................$1800 John Deere LA110 riding mower, 19.5 hp, hydro, 42” deck........$360 Craftsman LT1000 riding mower................................................$350

CONSIGNMENTS

DRILLS

2009 John Deere 455 grain drill, grain/grass combo boxes, 25-ft. hydraulic folding, markers..................................................$45,900 2008 John Deere 455 grain drill, grain/grass boxes, no fertilizer, 25-ft., 7.5” spacing. Low acres.....................................................$34,900 1999 John Deere 455 grain drill, grain/grass/fertilizer boxes, 25-ft., 6” spacing, markers................................................................$34,900 2-International 620 14-ft. grain drill, grass/fertilizer boxes, tandem hitch...................................................................................$15,000

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TRACTOR DUALS

John Deere deep dish duals to fit 18.4-38................................$2650 John Deere one new steel dual to fit 460/38............................$2650 Allis Chalmers cast duals to fit 18.3-38...................................$1050 Snap on duals to fit 16.9-38.........................................................$850

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1989 Ford TW35 tractor with MFD, 3 SCV’s, mounted with Ezee-On 2225 loader and grapple. 8030 hours. 171 hp....................$28,900 1991 Ford 6610 2WD open station tractor, 2 SCV’s, Ezee-On 8090 loader, 1466 hours. Excellent condition.............................$22,000 New Holland 499 12-ft. swing tongue.......................................$8500 1991 Case IH large square baler. 14,000 bales.....................$18,000 New Holland 1032 balewagon with new bearings and chains.. $4000 Highline 500 with Bale Pro 6800 5-bale retriver/processor.....$9800 Highline 6800 bale processor. Nice condition...........................$7500 Highline Bale Pro 6000 bale processor...................................$4500 Boss 2 square bale feeder/processor.......................................$5900 Butler 280 mixer with electric scales........................................$8800 Leon 425 hydraulic manure spreader....................................$10,000 International 6200 grain drill....................................................$6500 Oliver 6342 4-bottom roll over plow..........................................$4500 Aerway 15-ft. aerator with transport hitch. Was $11,500........$10,000 HMDE HD Grapple fits Farmhand F11 and JD 740 loader.........$900 New 2012 John Deere 550 S4 camo, roof, 3/4 windshield....$10,600 Valley Manufacturing Spinner VML 3-point, stand bale spinner. Great condition.................................................................................$800 ASI bale spinner, 3-point, used...................................................$500

2012 John Deere 7330 Premium, approximately 200 hours, AutoQuad 20 speed, New H-380 loader, rear weights, 3 remotes, 3-point, 540/1000 PTO..........................................................................CALL 2010 John Deere 7330 standard with MFWD, cab, PowrQuad transmission, 3 function valve, approximately 2200 hours....................CALL 2006 John Deere 5403 2WD with open station, canopy, 2 rear SCV’s, approximately 1500 hours................................................... $18,900 John Deere 5203 2WD with open station...........................COMING IN John Deere 5105M tractor. Tag #11378........................................CALL John Deere 7210 MFWD, PowrQuad, 2 remotes, 3 point, JD 740 loader 8700 hours ......................................................................... $46,000 1997 John Deere 8200, MFWD, powershift, 3 remotes, 3 point, duals, 14,200 hours ...................................................................... $60,000 John Deere 6400 MFWD, JD 640 loader, 11,036 hours........... $34,900 1989 John Deere 4955 MFWD, powershift, 3 remotes, 3 point, weights. duals, 12,500 hours . .......................................................... $39,500 John Deere 4430 2WD with cab, powershift, 540/1000 PTO... $13,900 2011 John Deere 3320 with 300 CX loader, hydro, 12 hours...$25,900 2011 New Holland T6050 cab, MFD, 16x16, 840TL loader, bucket, grapple, 1500 hours..........................................................$76,900 New Holland TD80 open station, MFD, 540 PTO, 2 rear remotes and new Buhler loader. 1400 hours.........................................$29,900 2008 New Holland LM5040 telehandler, pallet forks. 2400 hrs..$72,900 Valtra Valmet 8150 4WD with powershift, 3 function loader, 540/1000 PTO, 3 point. 7354 hours..................................................$34,900 International 806 2WD, cab, standard, Farmhand loader.....$14,300 Ford 8N 2WD............................................................................$2200 Sweepster broom, 10-ft., fits 5000 series John Deere.............$9000 Kelly B-60 3-point mount backhoe............................................$6700 Buhler 1080 Catz 3-point snowblower......................................$2300 GID CBSF2028 clamp on bale spear..........................................$650

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NEW John Deere 6125R 125 hp. MFWD tractor.................. IN STOCK 2010 John Deere 8295R MFWD, PowerShift, 3 point, PTO and 2500 hours................................................................................. $189,900 John Deere 8295R MFWD, cab, PowerShift, 480/50 rear duals, 420/34 fronts, quik-hitch, 5 SVC’s, HIQ lights................................ $184,900 2009 John Deere 8230 MFWD, PowerShift, 3 point, PTO, new front tires.................................................................................... $119,900

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MISCELLANEOUS

Convey All 22-ft. drill fill with 2 hoppers. Plumbed for wet kit..$16,000 Morris 881 Hayhiker 8 bale......................................................$8500 Dwyer 5-bale mover / feeder.....................................................$7800 Bale King 4000 bale processor.............................................$11,000 Haybuster 2650 round bale feeder........................................$16,900 Haybuster S2000 big square bale feeder.................................$6500 Kirschner 3 point hay fluffer. Great shape................................$1500 1973 Ford F500 buck rake, 390 V8, Farmhand F11C loader, forks, bucket, 4 new tires................................................................$4500 McCormick manure spreader.....................................................$750 Kawasaki Mule KAF620 TRANS with hard cab, heater and 197-hours.............................................................................$9500 Kawasaki 650 4-wheeler..........................................................$4199 2001 Honda XR400 dirt bike.....................................................$2850 Kawasaki 300R dirt bike...........................................................$1475

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SQUARE BALERS

3-Hesston 4910 4x4 big square balers, 35,000 & 42,000 bales. Always shedded, very clean, field ready. Each..............................$33,900 Hesston 4900 4x4 big square baler.......................................$22,900 1998 New Holland 580 square baler, 16”x18” bales.................$9900 1994 New Holland 580 square baler, 16”x18” bales..............$10,900 New Holland 320 square baler, 14”x18” bales, PTO drive........$3500

2012 John Deere R-450 approximately 150 hours, X-1 steel conditioner, 14.5-ft. headers......................................................... CALL John Deere 4995, with 16-ft. disc header. 1400 hours..........$75,900 1989 John Deere 3830 14-ft. sickle header, 2515 hours.......$19,900 2-2012 New Holland 8040, 12-ft. headers and buddy seat. Each...... . ........................................................................................$69,900 2011 New Holland H8040 14-ft. header, buddy seat, rotary screen, 376 hours..........................................................................$75,900 2011 New Holland 8040, 12-ft. header, buddy seat and 750 hours.... . ........................................................................................$64,900 2010 New Holland 8040, 12-ft. HS header, rotary screens, buddy seat...................................................................................$57,900 2007 New Holland HW305 14-ft. HS header, rotary screen, buddy seat. 2239 hours...............................................................$37,900 2011 John Deere 994 13-ft. rotary platform...........................$27,350

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2008 New Holland BR7090, net/twine, extra wide sweep, floatation tires. Very nice....................................................................$32,000 New Holland BR780A round baler........................................$23,900 2004 New Holland BR780 twine, extra sweep pickup, hydraulic pickup lift.......................................................................................$15,500 1998 New Holland 664 net/twine, hydraulic pickup loft, nice.... $10,000

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2012 John Deere 568 round baler, surface wrap, mega wide pickup, flotation tires. Approximately 5800 bales ..........................$36,900 2010 John Deere 568 round baler, twine/net, mega wide pickup, flotation tires. 9500 bales ..................................................$35,900 2-2008 John Deere 568 round baler, twine/net, mega wide pickup, flotation tires, surface wrap/ twine ....................................$29,900 4-John Deere 567 round balers, surface wrap, mega wide pickup. ... .......................................................................Starting at $17,900 3-John Deere 566 round baler. .............................Starting at $9900 1996 John Deere 535 twine, gathering wheels, 540 PTO. Great shape....................................................................................$6500

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Our Advertising Deadline for the June issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be May 31. Phone us at (406) 279-3291

MOVING AUCTION

Saturday • June 1, 2013 • 10:00 A.M. Location: Sidney, MT - From the caution light - Take Hwy 23 SE for 4 miles, turn left on Road 352 for 1/2 mile, 12147 in the Thiel Valley View Sub Division

Owner: Steven & Dana Sturgis 406-488-8748 70x16 pole barn to be dismantled & moved Guns & Gun Shop Supplies

(from former U.S. Shooters Supply Store in Sidney)

Tractor, Swather, Vehicles, Boats & Misc Household & Miscellaneous

Auctioneers Note

Steve and Dana sold their house and property and will be moving. There is going to be many more items come sale day. This is only a partial list. The guns in this auction are in excellent condition! We hope to see you on June 1st! Rick Lunch Will Be Available

BeefTalk: Where are the elders?

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service that newborn suckled? Is that calf running a Deal with the living and care for the dying. fever? Does that calf look a bit emaciated? If one is in the business of caring for living The same is true any time cattle are things, then one always should approach the handled, such as the new calves in the feedday with the understanding that the goal is lot or the new replacement heifers that just life, not death. Death is inevitable for all, but arrived. All cattle benefit greatly when they not our daily goal. As we care for the numerhave someone watching over them who has ous living things around us, our goal is life. the ability to provide the look. In the world of beef production, all manThe look is not learned from a book and is agement directives are designed to maintain and improve the herd. Each cow, bull and calf not something you can just tell someone. The is essential. Calving time serves to illustrate look is engrained in the depths of someone’s the strong desire and need to focus on each ability to understand and process detail. The cow and calf. little things in life, such as the twitch of an Calf death is unacceptable. We know that ear, blink of an eye or failure to blink, will calf death will occur. However, that does not mean something to those who understand mean we accept the death of a calf. Instead, how to care for living things. we see it as a challenge to our management Therefore, one of the lessons of life is to abilities. The recent cold spells and spring deal with the living and care for the dying. snows are a challenge for those who chose to The chilled calf that is not taken care of does have their cows calve early or, for all practinot have a future. Taking the time to gather cal purposes, at the traditional calving time. the calf, provide some stimulation and enThe family is rewarded well for bringing couragement and to reunite the calf with an into the home or even the bathtub a chilled impatient mother is critical, if not essential, calf that needs warmth. Larger calving opto the cow-calf operation. erations also are rewarded well for placing Surrounding the herd during calving with a calf in a warmer in the shop. those who take the time to do the look is critiThe essence of cattle production radiates cal to the survival of the cow-calf business. from calving. Calving is that time when care There is not an option to come back later or is critical and understanding important. Perlet the next shift worry about problems. The haps that is when one really comes to apprelast looks before leaving or one more check ciate the “look.” Although it may not seem of the gate latch are more opportunities to like much, some people have the uncanny visually see that the calf is nursing. ability to look at another living thing and Such activities are what produce cattle perceive all that is good and all that is bad. hands who know what is important and that Calving certainly is a time for the “look.” keeping calves in the living inventory is the Is that cow really having problems? Has goal. Unfortunately, there is a greater challenge in the world of beef. It is a challenge that really changes how the beef industry functions, is perceived and the industry eventually will evolve. Who is going to do the work? That is the challenge. In the past, the cow-calf business was a family business, so the family did the work. There was a learning curve, but the younger members of the family watched mom, dad, grandma and grandpa slowly, but methodically, do the day’s chores without missing a beat. A problem cow or calf would be checked and rechecked. Sometimes the checks happened so fast that one did not know they were taking place, but the older family members still had the ability or look to know what and when things needed to be done. Have you ever experienced a day when everyone started to show up all of a sudden because they just knew they were needed? The help always was appreciated and the right timing was there. It was almost eerie because they knew when the time was right. Today, that still may be true for many operations. However, in reality, many operations are managed outside the family, so the elders are not there. The difference is subtle but real. May you find all your ear tags. For more information, contact Ringwall at 1041 State Ave., Dickinson, ND 58601, or go to http://www.ag.ndsu. edu/news/columns/beeftalk/.


Swallows evolving shorter wing lengths

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR It’s not the wind beneath their wings but rather the SUVs there that have inspired cliff swallows to take flight in their recent evolution. A 30-year study by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s (UNL) Mary Bomberger Brown and colleagues found that cliff swallows in southwest Nebraska have adjusted to the dangers of cars around their habitat by developing shorter wing lengths, a fact that makes them less likely to become road kill. The study was outlined in a recent article in Current Biology by Brown and co-author Charles R. Brown of the University of Tulsa in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Cliff swallows often nest under bridges and overpasses, which makes them susceptible to being killed by passing cars. Bomberger Brown’s research shows that such road kills have decreased over the past 30 years, as the birds’ wing lengths have shortened. “Evolution is an ongoing process,” said Bomberger Brown, a research assistant professor in UNL’s School of Natural Resources. “Things like roads and SUVs have all become part of nature or ‘the wild’; they exert selection pressures in ways we don’t usually think about.” Bomberger Brown’s study, one of the longest continuous evolutionary studies ever, focuses on a highly social bird species. “We started watching swallows at about the same time as they discovered bridges,” Bomberger Brown said. “It was like catching them at the discovery of the wheel.” Initially interested in the social behaviors of the cliff swallow, Bomberger Brown’s research developed into a broader study of the species. “We began by banding the birds to track them,” she said. “Every year, we’d go back to check on them. When we saw a road kill, we’d pull over to see if it was one of our birds.” Even if it wasn’t, the researchers collected data about the birds’ physical characteristics. It was this data that developed into the findings announced in Current Biology. Bomberger Brown and Brown noticed that the birds found on the side of the road disproportionately possessed longer wings, a quality that made the birds less aerodynamic compared with their shorter-winged counterparts. “It’s like the difference between a U2 spy plane and a fighter jet,” Bomberger Brown said. “Shorter wings make for easier mobility,” which allows birds to fly upward and pivot away from oncoming traffic. The researchers were able to eliminate other potential causes for the results, noting especially that bird populations increased even as road kills decreased. Additionally, studying the types of automobiles on the road – specifically the increase in SUVs, with their higher front-end surface area – they found that the decrease in mortality could not likely be linked to the types of vehicles on the road. The most likely cause – and statistically significant correlation – appeared to be wing lengths. “It’s a lesson in how to collect data,” said Bomberger Brown. “We didn’t set out to study this question, but we collected as much data as possible. In the end, the data told us what we should notice.” The research also benefited from fortuitous historical moments. In 1996, about mid-way through the study, a prolonged period of rain and snow in the area prevented the birds from feeding for several days in a row. Swallows carry enough fat reserves on their bodies to sustain them for about four days. By the fifth day, about half the birds starved to death. “It was a bad day,” said Bomberger Brown. “But it was a fast burst of evolutionary change. We could study the qualities of the birds who died and the qualities of the birds who survived.” The findings from that experience only further solidified the trend already visible in the data: birds with short wings, sturdy bodies and symmetrical physiques could navigate and move with more efficiency. Those that possessed longer, more air-resistant wings and fragile or asymmetrical frames suffered the most from the prolonged bad weather. The trend that the road kill data showed – specifically regarding the detriments of long wings – overlapped with the fast-burst evolutionary change. “We were able to keep track of the group of birds who survived for 10 more years. They consistently did better among the population demographics.” The results are significant among scientists interested in continued on page A46

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WANTED

Conditioner for New Holland 1118 swather Call Robert Bott, (701) 263-4841

LAKE SAKAKWEA June 13, 7:00 PM-Williston, ND

30+/- ac adjacent to Lake Sakakawea between Lunds Landing and The Links of ND just 20 min East of Williston. Visit Website or Call 406-580-4207

LAND AUCTION

Steve Krutzfeldt/Auctioneer (406) 580-4207 ND L:iense #983 www.ranch4you.com Serving Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, and Idaho

FOR SALE

1997 Freightliner 60 5.9 Cummins, flat bed, tool boxes, gooseneck, 96,000 miles. Excellent condition.....................................$14,500

1994 Cat 416B backhoe, 4 and 1 bucket, extend-a-hoe, 7640 hours. Good condition... ................................................. $23,500 obo

1985 Chevrolet 1/2 ton pickup, 2x4, 88,000 miles. Excellent condition.....................$2800

2012 Case TR270 skid steer, tracks, cab, air, heat, 2 speed, 180 hours...................$41,900

1975 C60 grain truck, 14-ft. box, roll tarp, steel bed...........................................$5000 20- 40-ft. trusses and 20- 41-ft. trusses. ALL. .........................................................$2000 Hough loader 3-yd. 4 in 1 bucket.........$6500 1984 Mallard 26-ft. 5th wheel camper........... ................................................. $2500 obo 18-ft. gooseneck trailer, 16,000 GVW. Excellent condition........................................$5000

122 acres, 1/2 mile of Sun River, 30 acres irrigated, 3 bedroom house and guest house, 2 car garage, barn and corrals............................................................................................ $450,000 or 35 acres (+ or -), 30 irrigated, 3 bedroom house, guest house.................................. $310,000 MAKE OFFER

For more information call (406) 799-3237 Fairfield, MT


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PELLET STOVE FOR SALE

Whitfield wood pellet stove, 37,800 BTU, good condition............................................ $425 obo Phone 406-579-5288, Cameron, MT

BULLS FOR SALE (3) Yearling & (1) 2-Year-Old Virgin BVD PI negative, registered, purebreds, calving ease, black polled, good feet and legs, easy fleshing and docile. Semen tested by DVM Clint Hilt 1.) #115 - (2-year old) BW 97, BD 2-13-2011, Adj WW 792 Adj YW 1153, YHH 51, SC 35.5cm, Purebred Simmental Sire: LBR Coaltrain S22 (Dream on Son) 2.) #202 - Adj BW 72, BD 1-26-2012, Adj WW 618, SC 32cm, Purebred Simmental   Sire: LBR Coaltrain S22 3.) #270 - Adj BW 83, BD 2-19-2012, Adj WW 668, SC 36cm, Purebred Simmental Sire: LBR Coaltrain S22 4.) #2 - Actual BW 96, BD 1-18-2012, Actual WW 760 – 9-6-2012, Actual yw 950 – 11-5-2012 WHH 47”, SC 32cm, 50% Simmental, 40% Angus, 10% Gelvieh Sire: WCS LRS Masterdesign 58 (ES Dakota) NK68

$2500 each, EPD’s & Pedigree Available

KONESKY SIMMENTAL Call Joe, home (406) 736-5336, cell (406) 788-4415, Sand Coulee, MT

Antiques, Guns and Shop

Saturday, June 8, 2013 - 10 am Location: From Glendive, Montana take Highway 200 S toward Circle, go for 1/4 mile. Located in alfalfa field along highway.

Owners: Thomas & Marlys Thompson (406) 322-5029

Featuring: 2012 Artic Fox overhead pickup camper with slide-out (brand new).

Tractors, Vehicle, Horse Trailer, Antiques, Guns, Hunting/Fishing, Shop and Tools, Saddles and Horse Supplies, Collectibles, Household, Miscellaneous. Auctioneers Note: Thomas and Marlys have been collecting for many years. The buggy is in excellent condition along with most of their collectibles. Many nice guns are in this auction. You do not want to miss this sale! Hope to see you on June 8. Rick Go to www.r-kauction.com for a detailed list.

Time to check your sump pump

By NDSU Extension Service If you have a battery-powered backup sump Weather conditions have been dry for more pump, make sure the battery is fully charged. than a year in parts of North Dakota, and sump Then shut off the power to the main sump pumps may not have run in a while. pump and the battery charging system on the However, with the heavy amount of snow backup pump. Pour water into the sump until still on the ground, the threat of flooding the backup pump comes on. this spring means homeowners should check Here are some answers to frequently asked their sump pump now to make sure it works questions about sump pumps: properly, North Dakota State University Q: Can the pump burn out if the outdoor Extension Service agricultural engineer Tom pipe is frozen shut or will it shut off automatiScherer says. cally? Sump pumps are available in two basic A: Most pumps will not burn up, but they models: upright (commonly called a pedescan overheat. Almost all sump pump motors tal) and submersible. Either works well with have thermal protection built in, but the subproper maintenance, according to Scherer. mersible type needs water around the motor This is how a sump pump works: The sump for cooling. If the pump overheats, shut it off is the pit where the pump sits. The sump may and let it cool. The thermal relay will reset. be connected to tile that drains the footings of Q: What size pump should I have for my the house, the area under the entire basement house? or just the area where the sump is located. A: There is no “correct” size. The horseA sump pump removes the water that drains power is determined by several factors, includinto the sump. ing the length of drain tile connected to the The pedestal pump’s motor is on top of the sump, the lift from the sump to the discharge pedestal and the pump is at the base, which sits pipe and the length of hose or pipe outside on the bottom of the sump. The motor is not of the house. A 1/3 horsepower pump works meant to get wet. A ball float turns the pump on well for most houses, but if you have more and off. One advantage with this type of pump than 40 feet of pipe outside the house, use a is that the on/off switch is visible, so you can pump with more horsepower (1/2, 3/4 or even see the ball float’s action easily, Scherer says. 1 horsepower). Submersible pumps are designed to be Q: Do sump pumps have filters that need submerged in water and sit on the bottom of to be cleaned or replaced? the sump. The on/off switch is attached to the pump. A: Sump pumps do not have filters, but they Pumps have three main types of on/off condo have screens or small openings where the trols. The first type uses a ball float attached water enters the pump. These sometimes can to the pump and connected to an internal wabe plugged. tertight switch. The second type is a sealed, Q: Can or should you pump into a sewer tethered float switch with an on/off setting drain or basement floor drain? that is adjustable by changing the length of A: No. If you have a septic system, do the tether. The third type uses a diaphragm not pump sump water into the basement to sense the water level and turn the pump floor drain. During wet conditions, the septic on and off. system’s drain field usually is saturated and Both pump types should have a check valve struggling to handle the normal flow of water on the water discharge pipe so water doesn’t from the house. Adding flow from a sump can flow back into the sump when the pump shuts damage the septic system. Also do not pump off. Backflow can cause the pump to turn on water from the sump into a floor drain if you and off more frequently than necessary, which are connected to a public sanitary system. decreases the life of the pump. Putting additional water into the public sewer Here is how to check the pump: during flooding can contribute to sewage • Make sure the discharge pipe on the side backflow. of the house is not frozen shut or plugged and Q: Where should the sump pump drain it directs water away from the house. hose run? • Make sure the pump is plugged in. A: Preferably, sump water should be dis• Remove the lid (if the sump has one) and charged at least 20 feet from the house so it use a flashlight to check if the sump is clean drains away from the house. Also, it should and the pump inlet screens are not plugged. not be directed into a neighbor’s lot, window • Slowly pour water into the sump. Try wells or a septic system drain field. to simulate the speed that water normally Q: Can I replace a defective sump pump would flow into the sump. Watch the on/off or do I need specialized tools or a plumber? switch’s action and listen to the pump. Make A: Almost all sump pumps come with a sure the pump turns on and off at least twice. list of required tools and directions for instalIf something doesn’t work or sound right, fix lation. Replacing a sump pump should not be it as soon as possible. difficult for the “average” person.

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animal adaptation, especially with regard to human-nature interactions. The fact that cars placed natural selection pressure on the birds meant that birds with better-equipped physiques could adapt to their surroundings. Bomberger Brown said these birds now face increasing selection pressures to adapt to a changing climate, a phenomenon that scientists consistently link to human activity. “We have already seen how weather extremes affect the birds,” Bomberger Brown said. “Our data shows that our cars have had an effect on birds. Now we’ll see what the climate we’ve created will do.” Perhaps that is where Bomberger Brown’s studies will go next. When asked, she smiled and replied she’s not sure. “The birds will tell us what’s next.” To read Bomberger Brown’s findings, check out Current Biology’s article, found at http://www.cell.com/currentbiology/fulltext/S0960-9822(13)00194-2.


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Phone (406) 253-1001 Butch Gillespie, local Kevin area rancher and Vice President of Marias River Livestock Association, voices his opposition to the Heritage Act.

Steve Daines Heritage Act listening session

Over 200 people walked thought the doors of the Choteau Pavilion to either listen and learn or voice their opinions on the Rocky Mountain Front Heritage Act on April 3, 2013. It is not the first time people have gathered to discuss the bill that Baucus introduced in 2011. The bill has changed some but still seeks to hold the land of the Rocky Mountain Front in some time capsule that keeps it from change, good or bad. Jim Samond, whose family has been on the Ear Mountain Ranch out of Choteau since the 1860’s declares “I think this is all a bunch of Bull Sh--! If Ranchers hadn’t taken care of this land it wouldn’t be in this good condition today. “Jim had come to hear his son Mark Samond speak in opposition of the Heritage act. Mark expressed his concern for the grazing allotments on the Forest Service lands and how over regulation can cause it to become unusable for the cattle rancher. Ranchers depend on allotment for their herd, which means their income. Without income they can’t live in the community. The community loses a piece of it history. “Perhaps people in favor of this Act should take notice of how well our landscape functions without conservation management areas and new Wilderness Designations and apply some of our values to their lands instead of trying to impose their values on us.” Samond reminds Representative Daines and the crowd. Larry Bonderud, Mayor of Shelby, representing himself, supported the Heritage Act. Bonderud explained that he had originally opposed the Heritage Act, but after speaking with the Backcountry Horsemen had changed his mind. Bonderud now sees the Rocky Mountain Heritage Act as the model for future Wilderness Bill, state that more will come. Bonderud believes that this bill shows good compromise by persevering the land and still allowing multiple uses and assurances to agriculture. Three different Backcountry Horsemen Groups were there to testify for the bill also. Butch Gillispie, a rancher in the Kevin area and Vice President of the Marias River Livestock Association testified against the Heritage Act. “In order to save the Rocky Mountain Front we first need to save the Country. As independent operators we need to be financial responsible, it is the Government’s turn to be responsible. We need to use and manage our renewable resources. Mining and forests, that is where our wealth comes from.” Daines reassured the crowed that he was listening with an open mind. He stated at the end that management of our National Forest was a shame. He spoke of how driving though Montana he saw the green which changed to beetle kill orange and then to grey. The grey is standing dead. Many people assume it is forest fires that have destroyed the trees but it is lack of management. If you have comment for Representative Steve Daines on the Rocky Mountain Heritage Act or other natural resource issues you can send a message to Erin Gabrain Kane his Regional Director out of Missoula at Erin.Gabrain@mail. House.gov or call 406-926-2123.

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Call Curt, 406-590-3291, Valier, MT By NDSU Extension Service Progress continues on a project to develop a new industrial crop in North Dakota called energy beets, which are sugar beets bred for the biofuel market and industrial purposes, such as high-value chemicals. That progress includes research that shows how energy beets can be grown with great success outside of the traditional production area of the Red River Valley, according to Blaine Schatz, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Carrington Research Extension Center director and member of the research team. “Our demonstration and yield trial plots are showing how energy beets can produce high yields in many different soil types and conditions,” Schatz says. “That includes the FOR ALL YOUR WATER MANAGEMENT NEEDS GIVE US A CALL! extremely dry conditions that North Dakota experienced in 2012. Despite below-average rainfall at most of the trial sites 4 Rail Road ties in 6 grades 4 NEW certified steel culvert last summer, the root yields and sugar content results often 8” through 48” 4 Shipping containers in were as good, or better, than our trials in previous years.” 20-ft. and 40-ft. 4 Pits in 60” and 72” In 2012, there were 13 plots in 11 locations across North 4 NEW poly in 8” through 48” Dakota. The five irrigated sites were near Dazey/Hannaford, BUYING all lead acid We will cut poly to 10-ft. lengths Carrington, Williston, Oakes and Turtle Lake. The eight batteries for recycling dryland locations were near Dazey/Hannaford, Carrington, 4 Steel bands and poly couplers Minot, Langdon, Spiritwood, Litchville, Harvey and Colgate. This summer, trials will be held in the same 11 locations, plus at a dryland plot in the Cando area. 151 N. Highland Ave., Moore, MT 59464 Along with tolerating dry soils, energy beets also can help farmers by improving soil health. (406) 374-2463 email: mesoo@mtintouch.net “Farmers who raise energy beets may see improved soil health because the tap root penetrates as deep as 6 feet to use nutrients, nitrogen and water that most other crops LEONARD MATTESON don’t reach,” Schatz says. “Energy beets also improve internal soil drainage and are relatively tolerant to alkaline (saline) soils. Growers who add energy beets into a fouryear rotation could expect another profitable income opportunity.” The energy beet project and research is a partnership between Fargo-based Green Vision Group (GVG) and Iowa-based Heartland Renewable Energy. “The project is in its final research phase, which will contribute to future commercialization efforts,” says Maynard Helgaas, GVG president. “Commercialization may begin in 2014 or 2015 and be followed by a series of up to 16 plants across the state. These plants could produce sugar for industrial purposes or produce advanced biofuel. Each plant could create 23 jobs and require 30,000 acres of energy beets for feedstock.” Other energy beet research by NDSU focuses on feedstock storage methods that will enable biofuel processing throughout the year and frontend processing methods that will maximize sugar yields and minimize costs. The NDSU trial plot research is sponsored by Betaseed and Syngenta-Hilleshog. Additional project funding is provided by the North Dakota Renewable Energy Council, North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission, private companies and many communities. More information on NDSU energy beet research is available at http://www. beetsallbiofuel.com.

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New Equipment In Stock

USED TRACTORS

2011 John Deere 8285R MFWD, IVT transmission, ILS, 7” color display, no ACS steering, premium cab and radio, intelligent power management, cold weather package.................................... $223,000 Haybuster 2650 and 2800 bale processors. 2003 John Deere 7520 MFWD, cab, IVT transmisJohn Deere 1830 60-ft. air drill with 10” spacing, sion, 3 remotes, 3-point, dual PTO, 741 loader with tow between or tow behind 430-bushel carts. grapple. Tag #11910......................Call for details H&S wheel rakes. 2003 John Deere 7320 MFWD, cab, heat, air, 16 Wheatheart post pounders. speed PowerQuad Plus transmission, 96” rear axle, Rem 2700 grain vac. 3-point, dual PTO, JD 741 MSL loader with bucket Brandt 5200E 7500 hp grain vacs. only. Loader is run off rear remotes. Tag #12350.. Brandt drive-over grain belts. ................................................................. $70,000 Degelman 6000 rock picker. 5-2012 John Deere 7330 Premium MFWD, 20 speed Fast pull-type sprayers. Auto Quad transmission, PTO, 3 remotes, H380 loaders..........................................Call for details MISCELLANEOUS 2012 John Deere 7330 Premium MFWD, 96” rear axle, GS ready harness, Koyker loader (JD 740), 2011 New Holland 216 27-ft. hydraulic basket rake, cold weather package, weight package, premium manual controls, used very little. Tag #9927......... lighting. Tag #12028............................... $146,200 ................................................................. $19,500 2010 John Deere 4720 MFWD, cab, hydro, JD 400CX 1998 DewEze 3-pt. bale unroller. Tag #9427.... $700 loader, quick hitch. Tag #11811................ $46,000 New Holland 358 grinder mixer, 1000 RPM PTO, John Deere 4430 2WD, 3 remotes, dual PTO, Ezeegood shape. Tag #4568............................... $9000 On loader/grapple. Tag #11753................ $18,500 Straw spreader for JD 9660 STS combine...... $2000 1961 John Deere 4010 2WD diesel, cab, 3 remotes, Degelman R570P rock picker. Tag #11001..... $6500 PTO, JD 158 loader. Tag #11754............. $12,500 John Deere 10-100 lb. old style suitcase weights for 2010 Case Magnum 275 MFWD, cab, 275 hp, RTK 4030-4955, no bracket. Tag #10436........... $1200 Trimble. Tag #11993............................... $182,000 John Deere compact utility weights and hardware. 2007 Case Puma 180 MFWD, cab, PTO, loader Tag #11634.................................................... $626 suspension, SL loader with bucket and grapple. Pallet forks for 200 series loader. Tag #831...... $700 Tag #12417.............................................. $98,500 2012 Unverferth 1015 1000 bushel grain cart, tarp, 2004 Case Magnum 255 MFWD, powershift transscale, single axle. Tag #11730................. $48,000 mission, 3-point, 1000 PTO, 4 remotes, fenders, Harvestman hay rake. Tag #11855................. $3900 480/70R34 fronts, 520/85R46 rear duals, Trimble John Deere 640 delivery rake. Tag #11991...... $750 EZ-Guide autosteer. Tag #12276........... $104,000 1990 Terry 29-ft. bumper pull travel trailer, oak inte1984 Case 3294 MFWD, cab, 3-point, 1000 PTO, front rior............................................................... $7500 weight, 162 hp PTO, dual remotes. Tag #12344... Donahue 45-ft. trailer. Tag #1411.................... $3000 ................................................................. $22,500 New Kory 8278 12-ton farm wagon, 12.5x16L 14 ply Case 1896 tractor. Call for details. Tag #12429. ...... tires. Tag #5201........................................... $3975 ................................................................. $12,000 1 3-Ghenn /4-mile wheel lines. Each................. $4600 2007 New Holland TD80 open station, MFWD, 540 Two used wheel lines for sale. (1-Thunderbird) PTO, new Buhler loader. Tag #10240...... $29,900 2-Used wheel lines, 1/4-mile each. Each.......... $4500 2011 John Deere 9530T 4WD tractor, 475 hp, 6” and 8” mainline with risers..............................Call 30” tracks, Cat V, drawbar, premier lights. Tag Cummins engine with Berkley pump, on skid, 1000 #11458................................................... $319,000 gallons/minute.............................................. $8500 2010 John Deere 9530 4WD, deluxe cab with heat/ Parker #88C-082 220-volt hydraulic hose machine air/ACT seat, 48 gpm hyd. system with 30 gpm with Weatherhead T400 crimper. Includes complete flow, dual beam radar sensor. Tag #12299........... die set. Like New $5950. Only..................... $2850 ........................................................ Call for price 2012 John Deere XUV550 Gator, standard bench 2012 John Deere 9510R 4WD, 18/6 powershift seat, Ancla XT tires, manual lift kit. Tag #12393... transmission, AMS, hi-flow hydraulics, 5 remotes, .................................................................... $8000 1000 PTO, motor seal drain, weight package. Tag 2010 John Deere 825I Gator, bench seat, steel #12166................................................... $330,000 wheels, deluxe cargo box, power and protection 2012 John Deere 9460RT track tractor, 18/6 powpackage, windshield, OPS screen, manual box. ershift transmission, 36” tracks, hi-flow hydraulic Tag #12300.............................................. $10,800 system, 5 remotes, motor seal drain, AMS. Tag 2008 John Deere 850D Gator, diesel, poly roof, #12131................................................... $334,000 rear screen, 2” front and rear receiver hitch, rear 1997 John Deere 9400 4WD, 24/6 manual transmisindependent suspension, electric dump box. Tag sion, 4 remotes. 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Tag #10890.... $53,000 2009 Arctic Cat XTX 700 4-wheeler with winch, 2003 Case STX450 4WD, powershift transmission, manual box, soft cab. Tag #11756.............. $7700 1000 PTO, 710/70-38 duals @ 60%. Tag #12036. Degelman 6600 16-1 blade, top screen, skid shoes, ............................................................... $159,000 fits JD 9420. Tag #11639.......................... $14,000 2011 Frontier SB11 54” snow blower, hydraulic chute 1978 Case 2670 4WD, 220 PTO hp, 4 remotes, 18.434 duals, crab steering. Tag #12275........... $7500 rotation, 3-point hitch mount, like new condition. Versatile 900 4WD, 3 remotes, 35% tires. Tag Tag #12181................................................. $2895 #11690........................................................ $9000 2010 Frontier SB1194 3-point snow blower, hydraulic chute. Tag #11702....................................... $4800 John Deere 59” 3-point snow blower. Tag #10328... .................................................................... $2000 2012 John Deere 2100 minimum till ripper, 17-ft. 6” working width, residue coulters. Tag #12132........ Stop by and see our selection. Many sizes and colors to choose from. ................................................................. $27,400 Degelman 10-ft. manual angle blade. Tag #8652..... Great Savings on almost everything store-wide. .................................................................... $3900 Degelman 14-ft. blade. Tag #9400.................. $7500 2006 New Holland 32LC loader, fits NH TN750A. Tag Choteau #9255.......................................................... $5500 2001 John Deere 1900 liquid applicator cart, 70-ft. 1-866-466-5741; booms. Tag #8935.................................... $13,900 406-466-5741 Many used miscellaneous AMS items (displays, receivers, steering wheels)....................................... 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USED BALERS As low as 0% OAC on select used balers

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CONSIGNED EQUIPMENT

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Tag #11104........ $130,500 2011 John Deere 9770 combine. Tag #12449.......... 2010 New Holland H8040 windrower with cab, HS12 ................................. Call for details and pricing header, air suspension. Tag #10154......... $64,300 2010 John Deere 9770 combine with 640D header. New Holland HW320 windrower with 14-ft. auger Tag #11188............................................. $315,000 header. Tag #10181.................................. $62,900 2010 John Deere 9770 combine with 640D header. 1994 New Holland 2550 windrower. Tag #10992..... Tag #11320............................................. $315,000 .......................................................Call for details 2010 John Deere 9770 combine, Premium cab, New Holland 116 mower conditioner. Tag #10144... controur master, 26-ft. unload auger, powercast ..................................................................... $5750 tailboard, JD 640D draper header. Tag #12235..... 1984 Case 4000 windrower. Tag #10993........ $3500 .............................................................Coming in 2009 John Deere 9770 combine, Premium cab, deluxe header controls, powercast tailboard, 22.5USED GRAIN VACS & AUGERS ft. unload auger, JD 635D draper header. Tag 2003 Brandt 13”x70-ft. swing hopper auger. Tag #12218..................................................Coming in #1614....................................................... $14,500 John Deere 9770 combine. Tag #11676.. Coming in 1995 Brandt 7”x35-ft. auger, engine drive. Tag 2010 John Deere 9770 combine, Premier cab, con#1409.......................................................... $4000 tour master, 26-ft. unload auger, chopper with Westfield 130-71 13”x71-ft. swing auger, bucket powercast tailboard, 640D draper header. Tag spout. Tag #12493.................................... $11,200 #11813.................................................... $335,000 Wheatheart 1381 13”x81-ft. swing auger, low profile, 2009 John Deere 9770 combine, Premium cab, LL hydraulic mover, 540 PTO. Tag #10909... $17,500 feederhouse, deluxe header control with HHS, Buhler 1370 13”x70-ft. swing auger, 540 PTO, resmall wire concave, 6.9m unload auger, HD final verser, no spout. Tag #11885................... $12,500 drive. Tag #12446................................... $215,000 2011 Brandt 5200 EX grain vac. Tag #11022........... 2007 John Deere 9760 combine, Contour Master, ................................................................. $19,500 chaffer, harvest monitor. Tag #10936..... $165,000 2007 Brandt 5000 grain vac. Tag #9963...... $10,000 2006 Brandt 5000 grain vac. Tag #12165.... $15,000 2001 John Deere 9750 combine............... $120,000 Walinga 714 Deluxe grain vac. Tag #9041....$15,000 1994 John Deere 9600 combine, 930R header, 20ft. unloading auger, 1 gallon header accumulator, hydraulic fore and aft reel control, Dial-A-Speed header control. Tag #12451...................... $60,000 USED SPRAYERS 1994 John Deere 9600 combine with 930 header, batt 2010 John Deere 4930 sprayer, 120-ft. booms, wheel reel, new header trailer. Tag #10782.........$60,000 slip control, 480/80R50 tires, Xenon HID lighting. 1983 John Deere 8820 combine. Tag #10779..$12,500 Tag #12180............................................ $299,000 1983 John Deere 8820 combine. Tag #11446.$13,500 2009 John Deere 4930 sprayer, 120-ft. booms, 20” John Deere 9610 combine, 3611 engine hours. Tag spacing, eductor, wheel slip, deluxe cab. Tag #9246........................................................ $66,000 #11631................................................... $225,000 1997 Case 2188 combine, Maurer unloading auger 2012 John Deere 4830 sprayer, 100-ft. booms, fendextension, no header, 2940 separator hours. Tag ers, eductor, hydraulic tread adjust, auto boom trac, #10674...................................................... $55,000 air system, traction control, fence row nozzles. Tag 1995 New Holland TR97 combine with 30-ft. head#11815................................................... $279,000 er, pickup reel, 13-ft. pickup attachment, Ag Lead2011 John Deere 4830 sprayer, 100-ft. booms, 20” er computer, full $26,000 rebuild 200 hours ago. spacing, eductor, foam marker, traction control, Tag #10789............................................... $59,000 LAWN & GARDEN very nice. Tag #9229.............................. $244,000 1994 Gleaner R62 combine, low hours, yield moni2012 John Deere 62D 62” mid mount mower to fit 2008 John Deere 4830 sprayer, 100-ft. booms, hytor, MacDon 963 30-ft. header.................. $83,000 2720 tractor. Tag #11257......................Coming in draulic tread adjust, auto boom trac, eductor, trac- 1978 International 1460 combine, 24-ft. 1010 rigid 2011 John Deere X300R riding mower, rear discharge header, straw spreder. Tag #12378............. $5700 tion control, auto air level system. Tag #12124..... bagger. Tag #11604..................................... $3200 .............................................................Coming in 2005 John Deere LT180 riding mower. New arrival, call for details. Tag #12512......................... $1800 2007 RoGator SS1074 self-propelled sprayer, 100-ft. COMBINE HEADERS booms, 1000 gallon tank, Raven Viper Pro controls, 2005 John Deere LT160 riding mower with 42” deck, foam marker. Tag #9745........................ $139,900 John Deere 936D 36-ft. draper header. Tag #10861. hydrostatic drive, 16-hp. Tag #1109............ $1550 2000 Nitro 275 self-propelled sprayer, 104-ft. booms, ................................................................. $42,500 2004 John Deere LX280 riding mower with 42” deck, 1200 gallon tank, AutoTrac, swather control, 2 set John Deere 936D 36-ft. rebuilt draper header. Tag bagger. Tag #163........................................ $3800 of tires. Tag #11425.................................. $79,000 #8983....................................................... $41,000 2002 John Deere SST18 mower, 48” deck, Power Flow, bagger. Tag #702............................... $1800 2002 Flexi-Coil 67XL wheel boom sprayer, 1000 2005 John Deere 936D draper header, pickup reel, transport. Tag #12085.............................. $35,000 gallon tank, Raven controls. Tag #9466....$11,500 2003 John Deere SST15 mower, spin steer, 42” deck, 15 hp, bagger. Tag #11892.......................... $1700 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer. Tag #12134. Call Conrad 1995 John Deere 914 pickup header. Tag #12086... .................................................................... $8000 2004 John Deere SST15 mower. Tag #1539.. $1000 for details..................................................... $8500 John Deere STX38 riding mower. Tag #10887.$600 1999 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer with 100-ft. booms, 2-2012 John Deere 615P pickup headers, low acres.................................................. $25,000 ea. 1000 gallon tank. Tag #10356..................... $7900 2009 John Deere 615P pickup header. Tag #12237. 1998 Flexi-Coil 67XL 1500 gallon, 100-ft. booms, 3” .............................................................Coming in fill, Trimble boom control. Tag #11773......... $7500 2009 John Deere 635D pickup reel, transport, low Marflex pickup sprayer, 60-ft. booms, 300 gallon tank, acres. Tag #11454.................................... $46,000 Honda engine.............................................. $5300 John Deere 635F flex header. Tag #10955.....$21,000 Case IH 2016-14 pickup header. Tag #10765........... Choteau ................................................................. $16,000 1-866-466-5741; 2011 MacDon D60 draper header. Tag #11588........ ................................................................. $60,000 406-466-5741 2010 MacDon D60 45-ft. draper header, pickup reel. Conrad Tag #10929.............................................. $60,000 2009 MacDon D60S 40-ft. draper header with JD 1-877-278-5531; adaptor. Tag #11957................................. $26,000 406-278-5531 MacDon 960 36-ft. header, pickup reel, transport. Tag #10827..................................................... $14,000 Cut Bank 2008 MacDon PW7 pickup header. Tag #10688....... 1-800-273-5530; .............................................................Coming in MacDon 13 PKP Precision pickup header. Tag 406-873-5505 #11190..................................................Coming in John Deere 212 12-ft. pickup header with 611 Sund pickup. Tag #10737..................................... $1500 http://www.frontlineag.com John Deere 154” belt pickup attachment only, with motor. Tag #1607........................................ $1400

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USED IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

1- 21 section Green wheel line 4” pipe, 7-ft. wheels....................................................... $3250 40- 4” pipe with 5-ft. wheels, most with levelers, square wades, 10 hole round couplers and 3 used movers. As is, needs TLC..........................................................................$3000 obo 1 /4 mile + of 6” baseline main line................................................................................. $3.00/ft. 900-ft.- 6” Wade Hook Latch main line...................................................................... $3.00/ft. 1000-ft.- 5” Hook Latch main line............................................................................... $2.50/ft. 15 hp pump and panel on frame, 300 gallons per minute, 140-ft. head...................$1850 firm 75 hp hollow core motor for turbine..........................................................................$3000 obo 50+ miscellaneous hand lines, all end risers..................................................................$CALL

Swallows Irrigation, Kalispell, MT (406) 261-7604 (cell) or 752-4371 (house)

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Estate of John Ham

SATURDAY, JUNE 15 ~ 10:00 AM 9436 Bridger Canyon Rd., – Bozeman, MT

Directions: 7 miles on Bridger Canyon Road - half way to the Bridger Bowl Ski Resort

TRACTOR & HAYING EQUIPMENT

*John Deere 7520 Tractor, serial #D002020 w/ cab, heat, air, MFWD, 380/85R30 & 480/80R42 (85%) IVT transmission, 3250 hrs, 3RR, 540/1000 pto, 3 pt, Selling w/ John Deere 741 S/L Loader, Bucket & Grapple *New Holland HW 320 S/P Windrower, serial #647096, 680 hrs, cab/air, Cleat tires, buddy seat, w/ 2324 series header *New Holland BR780A Round Baler, serial #Y6N017242, Bale Command, Twine, Net, Regular Pick up, 2308 bales *Vermeer R2300A Twin Basket Rake, serial # 10074007, all hydraulic, Like New (This item will be selling with final bid price subject to owner approval.) *2 wheel front mounted Hay Rake *3 pt 2 Round Bale Retriever *3 pt Round Bale Spinner *New Holland 166 Hay Inverter

TRUCKS, ATV’s & TRAILERS

*1997 Chevy 1/2T 4X4 Standard Cab, Long Box, Standard Transmission *1996 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4 Pickup, Extended Cab, Diesel, Automatic, 292K *1990 Chevy 1/2T 4X4 Short Box, Automatic *1977 Ford F250 4X4 Pickup, 351 V8, Manual Transmission, 125K *1968 Chevy 2T, 350 V8, Hoist & Box *1990 Arctic Cat Prowler 340 *Arctic Cat 454 4X4 ATV *Kawasaki 400 ATV 4X4 *16’ Gooseneck Flatbed Trailer, Triple axle w/ beaver tail & ramps *Snowmobile Trailer, 7 X 10 *2 Utility Trailers

Auctioneer’s Note: The Kamerman Auction Co. along with the family of John Ham invite you to come out for a ‘Must See’ offering from John Ham’s estate. The equipment is in GREAT useable condition and we have an abundance of Western Horse and Tack along with many primitives. Mark your calendar for this sale you won’t be disappointed!

SEEDING & TILLAGE EQUIPMENT

*John Deere 14’ Finishing Disc *Ford Model 154 Plow, 5 bottom on land *IH 510 Grain Drill, 12’ wide Grass/Alfalfa Boxes, 6” spacing *Brillion 12’ Culti-Packer *Land Roller, 14’ w/ 42” Drum *IH 18’ Chisel Plow w/ Cable Lift Wing *Geysler 15’ Chisel Plow *Geysler 11’ Chisel Plow *older 7’ Disc *Aerway 17’ Pasture Harrow 5/8” teeth w/ draw bar *older Fertilizer Spreader *Spike-tooth Harrow, 4 sections w/ draw bar *Two Compartment Grain Tender

PRIMITIVES & COLLECTIBLES

*Cream Separator * old Bench Vise * old Drill Press * old Dairy Stanchion Head Catches * old Forge * 2 scythes * Splitting Malls * Bale Hooks * Axes * old Wooden Sleds

HORSE & TACK *5 Riding Saddles, 2 - 15” & 3 - 14” * 1 kid Saddle * 4 Pack Saddles * Halters *Bridles *Headstalls *Hackamores Bridles *2 Scabbards *Horse collars * Harness sets

MISC FARM EQUIPMENT *4 wheel Farm Wagon w/ wooden floor *4 wheel Farm Wagon, running gear only *110 gal portable Fuel Tank w/ electric pump *110 gal portable Fuel Tank w/ electric pump, ½ gas ½ diesel *large amount of green panels, various lengths *several heavy duty Powder River gates *6 Round Bale Feeders *6 X 35 Grain Auger w/ gas engine *Speed King 4” X 15’ portable Auger *several rolls of NH black net wrap, 63” X 5000’ *Pack Sled for snow machine *Tractor chains, 380/85R30 *200 gal Water Tank *2 – large portable Water Tanks * 4 – Fuel Tanks w/ stands, various sizes *Century 300 gal Skid Mount Sprayer w/ 45’ booms *12V ATV Sprayer w/ hand gun *older IH Manure Spreader *Farmhand F10 Loader w/ Hay Head *24’ Bale Elevator, less engine *23.1X34 Ag Tires – new *Powder River Calf Table *Pickup Tool Box

MISC FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD ID Required at the time of registration. Terms: Cash or Bankable Check

SHOP EQUIPMENT& MISC

*Peter Wright 100 lb Anvil *2 Air Compressors * Come-A-Longs * Lincoln Arc Welder, 250 amp *Oxy/Propane Tank & gauges * Chain Hoist * Hobart Wire Feed Welder * Bolt Bin w/ bolts * large assortment of Shop Tools * numerous grease guns * Hydraulic Pumps & Cylinders * HD Tow Ropes * Misc. Ropes – all sizes *Stihl MS290 Chain Saw *John Deere Model 111 Lawn & Garden Tractor, 11 hp, briggs, 38” deck * Eager Lawn Mower 5 ½ hp engine * Push Type Weed Eater, 5 ½ hp engine * numerous gas cans + a whole lot more

For more info & complete listing www.wkauction.net

KAMERMAN AUCTION CO.

Wes Kamerman (406) 282-6009 or (406) 580-2202

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Pig brain models provide insights into development

By University of Illinois A mutual curiosity about patterns of growth and development in pig brains has brought two University of Illinois research groups together. Animal scientists Rod Johnson and Ryan Dilger have developed a model of the pig brain that they plan to use to answer important questions about human brain development. “It is important to characterize the normal brain growth trajectory from the neonatal period to sexual maturity,” said Johnson. “Until we know how the brain grows, we don’t know what is going to change,” added Dilger. In cooperation with the Beckman Institute, they performed MRI scans on the brains of 16 piglets, starting at the age of 2 weeks, then at 4 weeks, and then at 4-week intervals up to 24 weeks. “We have world-class people at the Beckman Institute who are pushing and developing the next generation of neuroimaging technology, so we’re able to connect with them and take advantage of their expertise,” said Johnson. Matt Conrad, a student in Johnson’s lab, used threedimensional visualization software on over 200 images to manually segment each region on three planes. The software put the information together into a three-dimensional image of the pig brain. This is used to determine the volume of the different structures. When the piglets were at Beckman for their imaging sessions, Dilger performed other tests, including diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), which shows how neural tracks develop, allowing the exploration of brain complexity and of how neurons form. It was also possible to measure neurochemicals, including creatine and acetylcholine, in the brain, which provides a unique insight into brain metabolism. Deformable pig brain atlas The end result of this work is what they call the deformable pig brain atlas. “We are taking 16 pigs and averaging them, so it’s more representative of all pigs,” said Dilger. “You can then apply it to any individual pig to see how it’s different.” “It’s called a deformable brain atlas because the software takes information from an individual and deforms it until it fits the template, and then you know how much it had to be deformed to fit,” Johnson explained. “So from that, you can tell whether a brain region is larger or smaller compared to the average.” Johnson and Dilger said that the goal is to develop a tool for pigs that is equivalent to what is available for the mouse brain and make it publicly available. But they don’t want to stop with tool development. “We want to use this to address important questions,” Johnson said. One research direction being pursued in Johnson’s lab is to induce viral pneumonia in piglets at the point in the postnatal period when the brain is undergoing massive growth to see how it alters brain growth and development. They are also looking at effects of prenatal infections in the mother to see if that alters the trajectory of normal brain growth in the offspring. The risk for behavioral disorders and reduced stress resilience is increased by pre- and post-natal infection, but the developmental origins are poorly understood. Dilger’s group is interested in the effects of early-life nutrition on the brain. They are looking at the effects of specific fatty acids as primary structural components of the human brain and cerebral cortex, and at choline, a nutrient that is important for DNA production and normal functioning of neurons. “Choline deficiency has been tied to cognitive deficits in the mouse and human, and we’re developing a pig model to study the direct effects choline deficiency has on brain structure and function,” Dilger said. “Many women of childbearing age may not be receiving enough choline in their diets, and recent evidence suggests this may ultimately affect learning and memory ability in their children. Luckily, choline can be found in common foods, especially eggs and meat products, including bacon.” More information about the model is available in “Brain growth of the domestic pig (Sus scrofa) from 2 to 24 weeks of age: a longitudinal MRI study,” by M.S Conrad, R.N. Dilger, and R.W. Johnson, which was recently published in Developmental Neuroscience. It is available online at http:// www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22777003. #####   Sign in a restaurant window: Help Wanted. Blessed is he that waiteth.


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##### Church notes: For those of you who have children and don’t know it, we have a nursery downstairs.

WANT TO BUY

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

CENTRAL MONTANA FLYWHEELERS 28th Annual Pioneer POWER Days June 8th & 9th ction conjun Held in tral MT MPA en with C Breakfast on at the Lewistown Airport -in Fly

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These 3 large bales of wool are ready to be shipped for processing. (Photo by Chi McCuin)

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For old-timers, a trip to the past.... For young people, a learning experience of a by-gone era.

For information call (406) 535-5236 or (406) 538-2767

RAYMOND WARHANK ESTATE

ANTIQUE AUTO AUCTION SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 10 A. M.

Previewing: Friday, June 21st, 1 – 6 p. m. SAM BERGE FIELD, RUDYARD, MT (east of North Star School) Cars and trucks are in restored, partially restored or restorable condition.

1915 IHC Autowagon 1920 IHC truck 1919 Ford Mdl T Roadster 1922 Ford Mdl T ctr dr sedan 1923 Oldsmobile Coupe 1926 Dodge Touring 1925 IHC truck

1926 Star Coupster 1926 Ford Model T Coupe 1926 Republic truck 1928 Ford Model A sport cpe 1928 Dodge Victory 6 cpe 1929 Ford Model A coupe 1931 Ford Model T pick up

1933 IHC WK pickup 1935 IHC pickup 1936 IHC truck, flatbed 1927 IHC pickup, stake side 1949 IHC pickup 1951 Chevrolet pickup 1953 Chevrolet sedan

1963 Studebaker Lark 1927? REO Speed wgn. 1937 IHC Step-side, parts 1941 IHC K6 truck Plus many assorted parts & collectibles.

Note: parts to be sold 2 blocks W. of Main St. on 4th Ave. Watch for Signs. Many will be in running on Auction Day. All selling unreserved.

See more photos @ ShobeAuction.com Call for info: Dave Warhank 406-431-7446 Terms: Cash or Check day of Auction

408 W. Main, Lewistown, MT 59457

For More Information or Brochure: Phone or 406-538-5125 Jayson 406-366-5125 Kyle 406-366-0472 www.ShobeAuction.com


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May 2013

Conrad, MT 59425 Visit our website at: www.zomertrucks.com E-mail: zomer@3rivers.net

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19-2007 Freightliner Columbia daycabs, Series 60, 10 speed Ultrashift, engine brake, air ride, the right length for a 20-ft. grain box........................ $39,500 2008 Western Star 4900 SA, Cat, 550 hp, 18 speed, 4 way lockers, fresh overhaul with 3 year OPT warranty, unlimited miles................................. $65,000

17-2007 International 9400i C15 Cat, 550 hp, 10 speed, engine brake, air suspension................................. $39,250

2007 Peterbilt 379 Cat C13, 13 speed, 63” sleeper............... Coming

2007 Western Star 4900 EX, 515 hp, Series 60, 18 speed, 60” flat top, full lockers, wet kit, double frame, 46,000# rears, only 360,000 miles.......................... $65,000

2-2007 Freightliner Columbia MBE4000, 450 hp, 10 speed Ultrashift, engine brake, 70” midroof sleeper.............. $32,500

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2007 Peterbilt 379 EXHD, ISX Cummins, 475 hp, 13 speed, engine brake, 63” sleeper...................................... $59,000

2007 Peterbilt 379 EXHD, Cat C15, 10 speed Ultrashift, engine brake, new tires.......................................... $52,500

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2007 International Cummins ISX, 475 hp, 13 speed, 72” sleeper............................... Coming In

2007 Freightliner Columbia daycab, Cat C15, 3 pedal 10 speed Autoshift, engine brake.................... $39,500

2-2007 International 9200i ISX Cummins, Autoshift, engine brake, 72” midroof sleeper, premium interior...................$40,900 & $42,900

2-2007 Peterbilt 379 EXHD, Cat C15, 10 speed Ultrashift, engine brake, one blue, one maroon..................................... $51,500

2006 Freightliner Columbia 14.0L Detroit, 455/515 hp, 10 speed Ultrashift, engine brake, FRESH OVERHAUL with warranty............................ Coming in

2006 Freightliner Columbia MBE4000, 450 hp, 13 speed, overhaul with paperwork, premier interior................................ $32,500

4-2006 Freightliner Century C15 Cat, 475 hp, engine brake, 13 speed, air suspension, pick your color........ $29,500

2007 Kenworth T800, Cat C15, 550 hp, 18 speed, studio sleeper, engine brake, VIT interior, fridge, APU, Magnum bumper............................. $59,000

2001 Kenworth T2000, Cat C12, 445 hp, 10 speed, Ali-Arc bumper, headache rack................................. $24,000

16-2006 Sterling AT9500 MBE4000, 460 hp, 10 speed, engine brake, 3.90 ratio, rust free, miles in the 4’s and 5’s................. $29,500 to $32,500

2007 Peterbilt 379 EXHD, ISX Cummins, 475 hp, 13 speed, engine brake, 63” sleeper...................................... $57,500

2003 Kenworth T800, Cummins N-14, 10 speed Autoshift, wet kit, engine brake, low miles.......................................... $42,500

2-2006 Freightliner Century C15 Cat, 13 speed, engine brake, ready for a box................................ $39,500

2006 Kenworth T600, ISX Cummins, 3 pedal 10 speed Autoshift, engine brake, air ride, VIT interior............... $46,000

2004 International 9400i ISX Cummins, 460 hp, 10 speed, engine brake, 72” sleeper, 24.5 wheels................. $28,500


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2007 Fontaine dropdeck, 53-ft.x102”, air ride, spread axle, wood deck....................................... $24,500

10 New Timpte trailers coming in.

2013 Timpte 50-ft.x96”x72”, 3 axle ag hopper, electric tarp, air ride, aluminum wheels....................................... Call

2005 TrailEze hydraulic tail dropdeck, 48-ft. x102”, air ride, hydraulic winch, ramp to upper deck......................... $36,500

2003 Ledwell dropdeck, hydraulic tail, 48-ft. x102”, air ride, winch, ramp to upper deck......................... $31,500

1992 Fruehauf flatbed, 48-ft. x 96” air ride, combo, sliding tandems, hay racks......................................... $12,500

Tandem or Tri-axle, spring or air ride. Pick one from stock or order a new trailer today!

2013 Wilson hopper, 50-ft.x72”x96”, 3 axle, rear lift, electric tarp, ag hoppers......................................... Rental

1988 Wilson cattle pot, 48-ft.x102”, good floors, counter balance, divide gates..................................... $21,000

2-2013 Jet sidedump, 45-ft.x102”, tri axle, air ride, electric tarp, push block, LED lights..................................................Call 5-2013 Jet 40-ft.x96”x68” ag hoppers, air ride with pintle hitch or spring ride........ Call

2013 Wilson hopper, 41-ft.x66”x96”, air ride suspension, ag hoppers, O/S aluminum, stainless steel corners and rear, pintle hitch.......................................... Rental

2-2012 Dakota 43-ft. belly dumps, tri axle, air ride suspension, inside fenders, LED lights........................................ $52,800

1996 Dakota hopper, 42-ft.x67”x96”, steel, spring ride, good tarp......................................... $16,500 2-2013 Dakota 43-ft. belly dumps, same as above with rear lift axle & black paint... Call

1997 Westco flatbeds, 45-ft. x 96”, air ride, winches Very clean........................................ $10,900

2012 Wilson 33-ft. pup, ag hoppers, air ride suspension, aluminum wheels, load gauge.......................................... Rental

2013 Jet 22-ft. hopper pup, 18-ft. hitch, spring ride, sight windows......................... Call

2007 Talbert 51 ton lowboy, air ride, 3rd axle flips, hydraulic neck, non-ground bearing......................... $43,500

2-1979 and 1-1981 Heil stainless steel, insulated, 7250 gallon, clean tankers................................... $19,500

2006 Peterbilt 379 vac truck, Cat C15, 13 speed, lift axle, 4000 gallon tank, Jurop pump..................................... $82,500

1992 Mack fuel truck, EM7-30, 9 speed, 4500 gallon single compartment, in test............................................... $25,000

2007 Freightliner Columbia Series 60 14.0L, 470/515 hp, 10 speed Ultrashift, engine brake, new ITB box with remote for endgate and hoist....................... $65,500

2006 Kenworth T600 Cummins ISX, Autoshift, 19-ft. or 20-ft. ITB grain box, add a lift axle, pintle or electrip tarp........................... Spec Yours Now

Midwest grain body, steel, hoist, pto and pump, 20-ft.x52”x96”.....................$7500 On 1973 Ford L900, gas, 5+4 speed, tandem...............................$9000

1986 Utility 45-ft.x102”, curtain frame, no curtain, in-floor pop-up rollers, air ride..................................................$7500

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

1999 Kenworth W900L Cat 3406E, 550 hp, 18 speed, 46k rers, engine brake, wet kit, very low miles............... Coming in

May 2013

Conrad, MT 59425 Visit our website at: www.zomertrucks.com E-mail: zomer@3rivers.net

“Z” BEST IN “Z” BUSINESS

1994 Trail Blazer belly dump, 3 axle, 42-ft. x 96”, spring ride suspension, tarp.............................. $29,500

1992 Drake end dump pup, tandem axle, spring ride....................................$8500

1982 Ford C802 bucket truck, cabover, 370ci, 5 & 2 speed.................$6000

1984 International F2574 derrick digger truck, Cummins, Allison automatic, service body, pole clamp................. $25,000

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PICKUP FOR SALE

1992 Ford F250 4x4, cab and chassis, 5 speed, weak motor.

Phone (406) 799-6923

Wheat leaders press need for research funding

By Brittney Fund, US Wheat Communications Intern Wheat research, both basic and applied, for USDA’s Agricultural Research Service is fundamental to the ability of U.S. farmers (ARS), 12 percent of the ARS budget has to produce a reliable supply of high quality been cut since 2010, including $180 million wheat every year. That is why, hours after alone in fiscal year 2011. President Obama released his proposed Public funding for research is especially budget for fiscal year 2014, nearly 30 important to the wheat industry. Nearly 80 stakeholders from all over the United States percent of U.S. wheat acreage is planted began visiting the offices of their federal with varieties developed in public research policy makers to educate them on the need programs. Without research like this in for an increase in the Agricultural Research motion, challenges from diseases, pests, Service (ARS) budget. The visits took place climatic conditions and more will go unas part of an annual wheat research “fly-in” checked. sponsored by the National Association of “The problems are now, and the solutions Wheat Growers (NAWG) and the National are as pressing on wheat scientists as ever Wheat Improvement Committee (NWIC). before,” said Dr. Brett Carver, the head of Industry leaders shared varying messages the wheat improvement team at Oklahoma with their representatives, but all emphaState University and the chairman of NWIC. sized the need for consistent funding for “The U.S. wheat research community has wheat research. Although the President’s performed well at keeping up; catching up proposed budget included a $172 million inis an entirely different game, but one we are crease – $1.124 billion total – in the budget increasingly having to play.”

Despite funding challenges, public wheat researchers are working hard to develop those solutions for U.S. growers. For example, researchers at the University of California-Davis, with support from USDA, have identified and deployed a gene for stripe rust resistance in new varieties for the state. Additionally, researchers at Washington State University are working to develop heat tolerant wheat varieties. Private investment in wheat research is also becoming increasingly active and important, including several private collaborations with public researchers at universities. Both public and private wheat research are vital to maintaining the strong research infrastructure in the United States that helps keep U.S. wheat competitive worldwide. Furthermore, climatic conditions and disease susceptibility are often specific to wheat class and geography — making regional USDA research facilities and public university breeding programs even more important. Located close to growers, these programs have the ability to focus their resources on regional issues. In addition to federal funding, state check off programs dedicate $12 million each year for wheat research. While the President’s requested budget is good news for wheat research, the U.S. Congress ultimately decides the final budget. However, with the continued help of wheat researchers to fight diseases and pests, address climatic challenges, increase yields and improve wheat quality, the world wheat market can be certain that the U.S. wheat store will remain open with a reliable supply of high quality wheat. ##### At Jonah’s age, “Texas Hold ‘Em” is a pair of suspenders he got in El Paso.


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We bought this roller under the pretense - the price was with us hauling it. When we arrived our hitch wouldn’t work. They immediately offered to deliver it to Big Sandy for us! Accommodating & Service Plus! Bill Brown, Big Sandy, MT Owner of New RiteWay 46-ft. land roller

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2012 John Deere 624K payloader, 6.8L Tier III, turbocharged 198 peak hp., reverse fan drive, chrome exhaust system, 100 amp alternator, 4 speed, 3 function Joystick with fnr & 3rd function auxiliary control lever, heat, air, air ride heated leather seat, Z-bar boom system, high traction front & rear differential, 20.5x32 L3 XHA2 Michelin radial tires, 3 piece rims, full front & rear fenders, turn signals, cast hitch slab counterweight. #16003674. (1)..... ............................................. $221,500

2009 John Deere 544K 4WD loader, W0 AX disc transmission, standard ZB boom with standard linkage, conventional steering, cloth air suspension seat, 3 function valve with 2 lever control, ride control, standard rear hydraulic front axles, axle manual differential lock, 20.5x25 16 PR L3 bias tires, full front & rear fenders for muddy applications, HD LED rear lights, standard rear hitch, cab with air, 3 yard 105.9” bucket, ether start aid, engine block heater, precleaner, reversible. #16003496. ..... ............................................. $159,500

2009 John Deere 544K 4WD loader, 167 hp, powershift transmission, 3-yard, 105.9” quick attach bucket, 3 lever 3 function hydraulic control, standard ZB boom with standard linkage, air ride seat, standard rear hydraulic front axle, manual differential lock, 20.5x26 16-ply L3 bias tires, full front & rear fenders, HD R led rear lights, standard rear hitch, cold start package, precleaner, environmental drain, reversible fan drive, axle cooler, AM/FM/WB radio, 10 amp converter, beacon. #16003552. (1)...............................................CALL

2007 John Deere 7-ft. payloader material bucket with grapple, standard pin hookup. #16008041. (1).............$3000 2010 John Deere AT319177 72” construction bucket with cutting edge. #16008012.................................$1025

See Our Additional Wholegood Inventory on Pages A63, A64, A65 and A66

Harrow Carrier Units and Harrow Carts Harrow Carrier Units and Harrow Carts

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mounted theheavy frame.square The 6tubing foot carriers The unit base isto2” are easily by6a foot single pin. mounted to the removed frame. The carriers are easily removed by a ® single pin. When the AerWay is down, simply raise the ® the harrow, secure on the rearthe hook. Whenrear the of AerWay is down, simply raise Then, lift the front therear harrow rear of the harrow, securebar onofthe hook.and secure with the chain. Then, lift the front bar of the harrow and threethe point hitch lift frame is also available. secureAwith chain. A three point hitch lift frame is also available.

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By Meryl Rygg McKenna goal is to convert solar energy to stored A recent cartoon showed a guy using energy that we can haul to the elevator.” a hairdryer on a frozen lake below a boat While general suggestions for this season ramp, while his buddy yelled “Hurry up!” might sound simple, truly maximizing a from the trailered boat. specific field’s potential is more complex. This region’s agricultural sector has reaRecommendations need to be very growson to be as impatient as the wannabe fisherer-centric, Braaten pointed out, because man. Much of northern Montana received every region, every grower, every field and moisture during late April, but even then the every season is unique. A crop adviser will label read, “Do not open until May.” help you focus on the facts, but decisions In spite of the chill, the winter wheat staare ultimately yours; it’s your farm. When tus is good news, according to an April 29 report from the National Agricultural Stayou figure the economics, input prices, seed, tistics Service office in Great Falls. Winter crop protection, and so on, these decisions wheat condition across Montana was rated can represent thousands to tens of thousands 57 percent good to excellent, the same as of dollars each. the five-year average. Winter wheat green For example, although Braaten suggested and growing as of April 29 was 73 percent increasing your seeding rates this year, – below last year’s 90 percent but above the changing those rates on even a single field 68-percent five-year average. can make a big difference in the input budSpring wheat is a different story. Twelve get. However, it may pay off in the long run. percent was planted as of April 28, com“The nice thing about my work is that I pared to the five-year average of 39 percent. can build a relationship with a grower and Barley, dry peas, flaxseed, lentils, oats and help carry some of the stress of making durum wheat are all significantly late in decisions – take out some of the emotion,” planting, the NASS reported. Braaten added. Markus Braaten, a Certified Crop AdTiming is key viser, said in a recent interview, “Across This year’s late start may shorten the the board and extending into the Midwest, growing season; it also could change a we’re way behind. Normally, guys are done crop’s vulnerability to pests or plant dis(planting) by now – this year they’re just eases. getting started, and each day’s delay potenBraaten said, “In northwest Montana, I tially limits the end result.” prefer to have all spring wheat seeded by Considering Montana’s short growing May 1. When spring wheat is planted later, season, how can anyone catch up? it is more susceptible to damage from the • Planting Depth: This season, Braaten orange wheat blossom midge because wheat said, consider placing your seed a little is more likely to be in a vulnerable growth shallower than normal. With cooler temstage when the midge are flying.” peratures deeper in the soil, seeds can take In a season like this, the stress of hurryadvantage of the warming trend near the ing is added to the stress of management surface, possibly sprouting sooner. decisions that could affect the harvest in a • Seeding Rate: Braaten suggested bumplarge way. ing up seeding rates for cereal crops to “The later we get, the more potential we decrease tillering. The main stem, first to have for loss,” Braaten said. “You might mature, generally gives most of the yield. want to check with your insurance program Each additional tiller stem is a few days – a lot of them have planting deadlines, past behind. While tillers have the potential to which your crop is not covered.” develop grain-bearing heads, Braaten said Make the most of it to concentrate on main stems that are likely “Once we can start seeding, keep seedto mature earlier. Growers should be using a ing until it’s done. Cover as many acres in thousand kernel weight or seeds per pound, as short a time as possible. I would get my percent germination and an estimated morspring wheat and canola in first, then switch tality to calculate their seeding rate based to barley,” Braaten said. “Have everything on an optimum plant density. ready. We need to have our fertilizer all set, • Fertility: Seeds need nutrients such as right by the drill. phosphorus, potassium and zinc in their “A lot of growers are inclined to cut costs early stages of growth. If these nutrients in times such as these. But don’t comproare too deep in the soil, they will be less mise production. Consider reallocating available to the plants. resources from one field to another, where “Place these key nutrients where the seed the crop has the best opportunity to utilize has greater access to them. That means with the nutrients. Any ground that’s marginal or very near the seed at the point of plantmight be best left to fallow, even if that ing,” Braaten advised. wasn’t your original plan,” he added. For example, plants need phosphorus in For more information on certified crop every stage of growth, so it must be readadvisers, go to http://www.certifiedcropadily available for the roots to find. Fertility viser.org. strategies that build roots early can have ##### an impact throughout the growing season.   “I’m glad Moses wasn’t a weight lifter,” Bigger root systems are better able to said little Laurel, “or he might have carried explore the soil and access more water a lot more stone tablets covered with comand nutrients; this is why developing rootmandments.” dominant plants is important, Braaten said. ##### If the soil has too much nitrogen, plants may Barney’s pastor gives a special sermon have tremendous top growth, but not much when most of the congregation is made of a root system. Testing the soil helps a up of seniors. It’s titled “Blessed Are The grower track the soil’s nutrient levels. Pacemakers.” Solar power Above ground, each seedling becomes a solar power plant; the green, above-ground biomass functions as the solar panel. “We want to stack as many solar panels as possible in each square foot or acre to intercept as much sunlight as possible, as quickly as possible,” Braaten said. “Our


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The Pearly Gates

After a long illness, a woman died and arrived at the gates of heaven. While she was waiting for Saint Peter to greet her, she peeked through the gates themselves. She saw a beautiful banquet table. Sitting all around were her parents and all the other people she had loved and who had died before her. They saw her and began calling greetings to her. When Saint Peter came by, the woman said to him, “This is such a wonderful place! How do I get in?” “You have to spell a word,” Saint Peter told her. “Which word?” the woman asked. “Love.” The woman correctly spelled “love,” and Saint Peter welcomed her into heaven. Some time later, Saint Peter came to the woman and asked her to watch the gates of heaven for him. While she was guarding them, her husband arrived. “I’m surprised to see you,” the woman said. “How have you been?” “Oh, I’ve been doing pretty well since you died,” her husband told her. “I married the beautiful young nurse who took care of you while you were ill. And then I won the lottery. I sold the little house you and I lived in and bought a big mansion. My wife and I traveled all around the world. We were on vacation, and today I went skiing. I fell and hit my head, and here I am. How do I get in?” “You have to spell a word,” the woman told him. “Which word?” her husband asked. “Antediluvian.”

ITEMS FOR SALE

Ferguson smooth drum roller, good condition, weak drive pump........ .........................................$2000

3-point 3-wheel hay rake, like new... ............................................$550 3-point 2-wheel hay rake, excellent condition..............................$300

FOR MORE INFO PLEASE CALL

(406) 793-2210

Catepillar 12 road grader, electric Maxon 2500# hydraulic lift gate, exstart, good solid machine, excelcellent working condition............ lent running 6 cylinder engine.... ...........................MAKE OFFER .........................................$8500

DELIVERY IS AVAILABLE! 3-point angle blade..................$250 8-ft. heavy duty pickup snow plow blade with hydraulic cylinders...... ..........................................$1000 Cat 518 skidder transmission.......... ................................. Make Offer 2000 Merritt hopper grain 48-ft. semi trailer, triple axle, good working condition...........$15,000 10-ft. snow wing to fit older graders. ..........................................$1500 Dearborn 3-pt., PTO powered hay rake.....................................$600 Large hand crank grain (flour) mill, nice and works well.............$250

Ford 8N tractor. Great shape runs good, good tires, nice paint and tin......................................$2400 Ford 9N tractor. Runs great...$1500

Versatile 400 swather 20-ft. head.... ...........................................$850

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Register 9:00 a.m. – Sale 10:00 a.m. – Free coffee – Lunch Sale Site:

1984 Ford F150 4x4 rims, tubeless Chemical induction cone Gas barbecue painted John Multiple hydraulic hoses Deere colors Wisconsin engines Used Lombardini diesel engine F600 truck 4 speed transmission and some gas engines Side box tool box WoodANTIQUES pellet stove Fuel oil stove (heater) Antique1996 chrome grill buzz Chevrolet saw with blade File cabinet guard (very good condition) Antique John Deere horse drawn Case 2470 shop manual potato 6digger bolt wheels, 6 each and 2 Furnace blower nearly new 9:00x20 tires and AUTOMOTIVE Hardwood plow tongues wheels Gas cansMiscellaneous squirrel cage fans Galvanized washtubs Century(2) 200-amp battery charger Card table older saddles Floor creeper 1974 Detroit 2-71 diesel engine (2) older John Deere combine Coffin fuel tank (needs cylinder kits, approxirims, 7720? Ridged toolbox mately $300) Older air operated vehicle bumCoats 650 wheel balancerMicro with wheel per orbalancer axle lift Miscellaneous and pipe tools and books (4) nyloncrescent halters with lead ropes wrenches Several Motorola and Johnson attached (2 are brand new) 3 aluminum 15” rims ½-ton Ford 2-way radios and brackets (5) leather breastfor collars tire chains 7/16” and 1/2” plow bolts Miscellaneous Set of Oxbow stirrups (brand new) Harley Davidson electricGrease golf guns Easy-Up stirrup 3 bottle jacks cart (needs batteries or for Mechanical hackamore 2 metal Set car ramps parts) of slobber straps (brand Air tag axle with electrical con- BUILDING new) SUPPLIES trol box for truck (2) & chain chin straps (brand new) EQUIPMENT Dust suction fan for feeder Boxes house ofTom Thumb bit joist hangers on John Deere 9600 combine (5) sets of split reins (2 brand Lumber – 2” x 10” & 2” x 12” x 16’ Assorted hydraulic motors,140’ etc. roll new leather) of 7-strand electric cord New in box, combine monitor black leather reins 1 newerSet bathroom tub,headstall corner&model system (bushels, moisture, etc.) (2) leather running martingales Miscellaneous new door thresholds (brand new new) zink and black Loren Tyler spreader monitor Miscellaneous Set dark brown leather headand wiring screws, various lengths stall, breast collar, reins Electric wheel chair lift forTarps van, (2) black leather nearly new 12 Telapost heavy dutyheadstalls basement Few Dutch seed openersjacks & Single ear brown leather headstall knives 1” Billy Cook 30” roping cinch Miscellaneous electrical conduit Several Dayton 11x24.5 Miscellaneous truck (3) nylonnew cinches shovel and axe

AUCTION NOTE: Big sale shaping up. Come early. Call, this is just a partial listing. See ya at the sale!

Take Highway 91 North of Henry C. “Cliff” and Mary Beth Conrad Iverson for 4 miles. Turn west, go one mile on Iverson Construction, Sunburst, Manson Road. MT

handles Remington electric chain saw Auctioneers: Craftsman router, Craftsman router Zane Drishinski table Gerald Miller Bostich staples 12-volt cordless Dewalt drill, Makita

Sale site is on north side of road. 40’ enclo metalblankets grates Miscellaneous staples and nails International Farmall M tractor, Senco (3) 4saddle roofing nails, coil type Rolls valley tin DuAl 345 loader andofFarmall (5) box nylonofaverage horse halters Honda 400 Rancher, electric shift Bags self-tapping screws, bale clamp Pop-rivet gun and rivets Nylon coltof halter (2) pickup stock racks Troy Bui miscellaneous lengths 2 saw4WD, sets cab, (2) nylon feed bags (brand new) Trojan 164 loader, Robinson A/C vacuum pump roofleather tin in various and hand tools 2 electric bad motor Miscellaneous shovels 14”Miscellaneous brown custom ranch Valve spring compressor Miscella widths andoncolors wire saddle (used year) International 440Banding PTO baler,tool twinewith Gear pullers Sawhorses rod BBR 16” black saddle Shaver #8 postSurvey pounder transit and Air conditioning gauges & hoses and Milwaukee metal sheer 12”Miscellaneous kids black saddlewood molding 14-ft. cattle guard Tackle bo Box of hydraulic pressure gauges Boltheated bin and Blackedging buddy saddle 15-ft. stainless steel prepboltsVarious service manuals 1 coyote boomers MillerCONSTRUCTION welder/generator, Onan table with dishSeveral rack EQUIPMENT Snow 3.5 hp 30HP Ev Long drill bits for log blower, home 20”, building motor Vulcan commercial deep fat fryer Valve spring compressor tool2 beer ke & SUPPLIES chains John Deere post hole auger, 15-ft. stainless Miscellaneous steel pizza prep log 2 live an Drill press 2’ x 32’ aluminum plank 36’ homemade tandem axle trailer PTO, 12” cooler 400 gallo 3/8” socket Concrete vibrator enclosed van Ice house Amish made 14 passenger wagon 1973 Ford F70040’ truck, 391 en-moving saw 3” socket gine, 5 speed, Atlas 2 speedtable rear end New double harness 2 9/16” socket S 5th wheel stock trailer 20-ft. seed box Inside 36” door (3) special sockets, 4 wheel drive new Shop vac New leather reins KW turnover ball10’ fiberglass ladder, indicator Several axes withDial new handles Angle he (3) complete headstalls Rustler 4 horse trailer Micrometer Two 20’ aluminum laddersdepth gauge 12” Mak Old spurs (2) Love irrigation machines electric wire3” digital micrometer Makita a Miscellaneous horse bits Schaeffer post 10-2 pounder Ridge reamer Curb and gutter forms Skill Rad (4) horse pads Ford NAA tractor, PTO, loader, Valve spring puller 220 extension cords, miscellaneous Makita s (2) broke mares, packed & ridden cultivator Piston ring compressor lengths Senco na Falcon bale bed, MDT-85 in the Bob Marshall bench blocks grinder and Concrete blocks,6”cinder 1” Senco USAU snow blower Ford 5000 tractor with loader concrete bricksPiston ring groove cleaner 10” Sear pickup, 4x4, scaffolding Ford Jubilee tractor with loader 1989 Ford F150 injection pump tester 2and 14 sections of 5’Diesel – Meta 302 motor, 4 speed, new clutch and detachable backhoe various 4 sections of 5’ walk-thruadapters scaffolding 4 table sa & water pump Hallway scaffolding Ford 8N tractor with loader 20 ton jack 1 Allas Three Bars saddle Yamaha Breeze 125 ATV (2) house jacks Job box on wheels Squares, Calf table 3-point back drag Kniko space heater 100-lb. propane tank Several l withbrackets 2 side Grade 5 bolts, new, various sizes Case 930 tractor, diesel, Com- Commercial 6-ft.3 grill shelf “C” clam burners fort King cab, DuAl 300 loader Box building 1/8” Omega N welding rod Miscellaneous steel perlins Pony cla Versatile 145 tractor, cab, good Triple stainless sink and girth iron Oil filters Worlboir Double stainless400 sinkgallon fuel tank rubber, bad motor 600 ft/lb torque wrench Pipe vise Miscellaneous scrap iron

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Montana Holster & Shoulder Rig 44/45/357 500/460/454 1911’s Taurus Judge Great for Horseback Riding, Bowhunting, Backpacking, ATV riders Carry your gun with comfort • Fully lined • Premium American tanned leather Norm Schertenleib 406-965-2253 • Great Falls, MT www.montanaholster.com

NEW DRYLAND ALFALFA BIG SKY LADAK ALFALFA •  Certified Seed Available •  Higher Forage Yield •  More Drought Tolerance •  More Disease Resistance

BIG SKY WHOLESALE SEEDS, INC. P.O. Box 852 – Shelby, Montana 59474

(406) 434-5011 Fax (406) 434-5014 e-mail: bigskyseeds@3rivers.net

Talk to children about terrorism

By NDSU Extension Service appropriate responses for parents and others Children in the Midwest may not be dito use in talking to children about terrorism. rectly affected by the tragic events surroundSome of the advice for various age groups ing the terrorist attacks in Boston, but they in the publication includes: may be frightened or confused about what it all means, according to a parenting special• Young children - Preschool children will be very confused by these events. Many ist with the North Dakota State University young children do not know how to tell if (NDSU) Extension Service. something happened to them or to other “The news reports may not be intended people. They will be very sensitive to what to alarm children, but the 24-hour media adults are feeling. Young children can be an coverage, as well as parents and other adults important asset to adults at this time, too. around them watching the television screen Holding and hugging young children can be and discussing the tragedy, makes it virtually reassuring to adults and children. impossible to shield children from the fact • Elementary school children - Some that the adults in their life are concerned and school-age children will want explanations upset,” says Kim Bushaw, NDSU Extension of the events and the factors involved. It Service family life specialist. is important to assess each child’s level of School responses and other security meaunderstanding to see if he or she is capable sures in the community also can heighten a of understanding the difference between child’s level of concern and anxiety. the news media reports and the entertain“The heightened level of attention and ment shows they’re used to watching. Help stress makes it all the more necessary for school-age children understand where the the adults in their lives, such as parents, attacks occurred and where the city is in teachers, child-care providers and grandparrelation to your location. They will benefit ents, to help children cope and process this from expressing their ideas in various forms, event,” Bushaw says. such as drawing and other creative art, writAn NDSU Extension Service publication, ing and music. Children also would benefit “Talking to Children About Terrorism,” from taking some kind of action such as which is available at http://www.ag.ndsu. writing letters or cards of support. edu/familyscience/terrorism, offers age• Adolescents – This age group will want more details and will have more skills and coping strategies to deal with the event, but they still will not deal with it the same way as adults. Because adolescents tend to look at the world in a black-and-white fashion, they may want to know who the bad and good guys are. It would be helpful to guide them toward separating the evil of the event from the value of people. Adolescents easily could take the emotions of the event as a call to paint entire groups as enemies or evil. They may be able to understand that the concerns of groups may be legitimate but that using violence, whether it is a fist, bomb or another weapon, is never the best way to deal with frustration or anger. • Young Adults - While people in this age group often feel invulnerable, events this traumatic and close to home may shake their certainty. Young adults will be more knowledgeable than children about the nature of the attacks, and the consequences and their fears will be more realistic. Their methods of coping with those fears may not be. Young adults tend to focus on the cause and may want to take some kind of action. Older adults can help them keep this in perspective and guide them to positive outlets such as collecting money for victims, or attending a vigil or memorial service. For additional information about how to help children cope with crisis or disaster, contact Bushaw at (701) 2317450, kim.bushaw@ndsu. edu; Sean Brotherson, (701) 231-6143, sean.brotherson@ ndsu.edu; or your county NDSU Extension Service office.


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Cut Bank is

CAR TOWN Beautiful 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Loaded!!!! 19,000 miles!!!!!

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2011 Ford Explorer, leather, loaded, backup camera, MyTouch!!!!!

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2005 Ford F150 regular cab, 4x4.

Well cared for 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x4. Great care!!!!!!!

2002 Chevrolet Avalanche

2005 Ford F250 supercab, Powerstroke.

2004 GMC Sierra 4x4.

2003 Ford F150 Lariat super crew, 4x4.

GORGEOUS 2009 Ford F350 Lariat crew cab, Power Stroke, automatic.

2010 Ford Focus.

2006 Ford Focus

2003 Ford F250 crew cab, Power Stroke, automatic.

Lovely!!!! 2007 Lincoln Mark LT!!!!! Great deals on new Ford Super Duties EVERYDAY!!!!!

2006 Ford F250 crew cab, Power Stroke, 81,000 miles!!!! Ford Fusion Hybrid YES 47 MPG!!!!!!!!

Only 26,000 miles on the gorgeous 2011 Ford F350 crew cab, Power Stroke, automatic. Beautiful 2010 Ford F150 Platinum 4x4, loaded, one owner, non-smoker!!!!!!

6 SPEED MANUAL TRANNY IN THIS 2007 Ford F350 Lariat crew cab, Power Stroke!!!

2006 Ford F150 supercab, 4x4.

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2009 Ford Focus!

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x4.

2008 Ford F350 King Ranch crew cab, Power Stroke, automatic!!!!!!

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2007 Dodge Caliber

SALE!!!!! 2011 Ford F250 Lariat crew cab, Power Stroke, automatic. NADA value $44,750 - guaranteed trade $12,000 = $32,750 difference!!!!

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AUGER FOR SALE

Farm King 10”x51-ft. side delivery auger..........$3500 obo Phone (406) 590-2691

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

2010 Merritt 42-ft., air ride, load gauge. 2011 gravel belly dump, 42-ft., tandem axle, tarp, like new. 2010 John Deere 9770 36-ft. Financing available. John Deere 914 pickup header.

Call Paul Burney, Carter, MT (406) 734-5310 or 899-9861 (cell)

WANTED - INDEPENDENT OWNER OPERATORS

Home weekly, 90% to O/O, small company that will work for YOU, no additional charge for prorate, 48-ft. flatbed or step deck - good tarps required, clean CDL.

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By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service Traditionally, income would be seen as a years, the cow is returning $5.45 per acre of positive influence and expenses a negative land utilized in this example. By increasing in beef herds. sales by $100 and decreasing expenses by In the cow business, opportunity exists $100, the returns per acre would triple. The on both sides of the profit equation. Prodtripling effect may be what is needed to keep uct value may be increased and product cattle on land where there are other options. expenses decreased, so let’s set a goal to Are these real possibilities? Well, returnincrease product sales by $100 per cow and ing to records provided by the North Dalower expenses by $100 per cow. kota Farm Management Program (NDFM, Any producer can participate. However, http://www.ndfarmmanagement.com) that struggling producers must participate. Why? are available on the FINBIN site (http:// The cow business must compete with other www.finbin.umn.edu/) from the Center for food businesses. Farm Financial Current levels Management at of bottom-line the University of income are posiMinnesota, the tive but could answer is yes increase, particand the goal is ularly for the avachievable. erage cow-calf If we look at producer. Posithe spread betive net returns tween those proin the cow busiducers who are ness generally the top 40 perare discussed cent in net return based on a perper cow versus cow concept. those who are the Keep in mind, lower 40 percent, the actual net rewe can get a feel turn over direct and overhead expenses per for how much some producers are leaving cow should be divided by the number of on the table at the end of the day. acres of land used to support the cow. DeKeying in on the last time the lower 40 pending on the location of the cowherd, the percent actually had a positive net return amount of pasture, grass, hay and cropland since 2011, we will use 2006 as our start utilized to support the cow will vary. Howyear. In 2006, the difference between the ever, the return per acre will be significantly upper and lower 40 percent of producers in lower than the net return per cow, regardless net return per cow was $161. In 2007, the of where the operation resides. figure was $185, in 2008 the difference was For example, in southwestern North $191, in 2009 it was $172, in 2010 it was Dakota, if a producer stocks early spring, $191 and in 2011 it was $223. cool-season pasture at one acre per cow, So the answer is yes. Using these two followed by summer pasture at 2.5 acres groups of cattle producers, a goal of increasper cow for five months, and then requires ing income by $100 and lowering expenses three acres to produce enough winter forage by $100 would be realistic for those profor the remaining six months, 16.5 acres are ducers who are achieving lower net returns needed to support the cow. and admirable goals for those who are at Before anyone points out the difference the upper end of net returns. The average between cows and animal units, let’s keep difference from the lower return group and this discussion on a per-cow basis and realthe upper return group was $187 per cow ize that acres, cows and stocking rate need per year. to be properly evaluated to be applied to the If we are to base the discussion off the appropriate grazing systems. producer who averages a net return over The bottom line: If the cow has averdirect and overhead expenses of $90 during aged an annual net return over direct and the 2006 to 2011 period, our goal would be overhead expenses of $90 for the last six to increase the net returns over direct and overhead expenses to $290 per cow per year. Brock’s innovative, highIf calculated on the previquality products help you: ous acre example, per-acre •  Maintain your grain in market returns would be more than $17. This can be done. In     condition with secure storage, fact, in the FINBIN data set,     reliable handling and efficient the top 20 percent of cow-calf     conditioning. producers had an average •  Gain flexibility in marketing net return over direct and     and pricing your grain for overhead expenses of $362     greater profit potential. in 2011. •  Spend more time in your The time is always right to     combine at harvest and no talk about great opportunities. However, the time also     time waiting in line at the is right to dream and ask,     elevator! “why not?” The challenge of Contact us today to learn more meeting the goal is doable. about Brock’s innovative grain To meet the challenge is not marketing tools and how you going to be easy, and often can use Brock’s Experience for little data is available to guide your success! management decisions. However, the time is right. Let’s get pen and paper to look at the data we have. After that, let’s do some calculating and get out of the old mind-set to figure out how to meet the goal. 406-288-3883 May you find all your ear tags.


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2011 John Deere 568 1000 PTO, Megawide pickup, hydraulic pickup lift, pickup gauge wheels, surface wrap, 21.5L16.1 tires, bale push bar. #16006678. (3).......................................... $43,000 2011 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, surface wrap, 1000 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, bale push bar. #16006680. (3)...... $36,500 2010 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, surface wrap, 1000 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift, 21.5L-16.1 ply tires, bale push bar. #16006679. (3)...... $28,500 2009 John Deere 568 1000 PTO, 21.5L16.1 10 ply tires, Megawide Plus pickup, push bar, surface wrap, hydraulic pickup, dual gauge wheels. #16006653............................ $34,000 2009 John Deere 568 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 flotation tires, hydraulic lift mega wide pickup with dual gauge wheels. #16006438. (1)... . ............................................ $32,000 2009 John Deere 568 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 flotation tires, hydraulic lift Megawide pickup. #16006692. (3).......................................... $31,000 2008 John Deere 568 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 flotation tires, hydraulic lift Megawide pickup, push bar. #16007347. (1)............... $32,500 2007 John Deere 568 13/8” 1000 RPM hookup, coveredge surface wrap, push bar, Megawide Plus pickup, hydraulic pickup lift, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires. #16006672. (3)...................... $26,000 2005 John Deere 567 1000 PTO, push bar, Megawide hydraulic pickup lift, twine tie. #16006658. (4)....... $20,500 2004 John Deere 567 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift, pushbar, Megawide. #16006675. (4).... $28,000 2004 John Deere 567 Megawide pickup, rock curtains, surface wrap. #16006666. (1)...................... $24,500 2004 John Deere 567 Mega tooth/wide pickup, twine, hydraulic pickup lift, pickup gauge wheels, bale push bar, bale ramps. #16006430. (1).. $19,000 2003 John Deere 567 twine wrap, Megawide pickup, 1000 PTO. #16006448... . ............................................ $17,000 2002 John Deere 567 twine only, regular pickup, 1000 PTO. #16006663. (1)..... . ............................................ $16,500 1998 John Deere 566 1000 PTO, 31x13.5 tires, Mega Tooth pickup, hydraulic. #16006273. (2)...................... $10,750 1998 John Deere 566TW round baler, 540 PTO, big tires, push bar, dual gauge wheels, hydraulic pickup. #16006291. (4)............................................. $8000 1997 John Deere 566 540 PTO, regular pickup, surface wrap, hydraulic pickup. #16006368. (1)......................... $7800 1996 John Deere 566 540 PTO, hydraulic pickup, dual gauge wheels, push bar, twine tie. #16006248................ $7000 1989 John Deere 535 regular pickup, twine tie, no push bar. #16006651. (4)............................................. $6500 1989 John Deere 530 round baler. #16006443............................... $5000 1988 John Deere 530 twine tie, 540 PTO. #16006421............................... $1200

2006 Case IH RBX563 1000 PTO, big tires, bale kicker, surface wrap. #16006313 (3)...................... $22,500 2005 Case IH RBX562 twine tie, hydraulic lift, wide pickup. #16006411. (1)......... . ............................................ $16,900 2004 Case IH RBX562 hydraulic pickup lift, mesh wrap, wide pickup, bale kicker. #16006412. (1)........... $14,000 1997 Case IH 8465A twin wrap only, 7500 bale count. #16006425. (1)...... $7500 1989 Case IH 8460 twine tie, 540 PTO. #16007363............................... $5000

HESSTON 2001 Hesston 856A 540 PTO, twine only. #16006365. (1)...................... $10,500 NEW HOLLAND 2009 New Holland BR7090 82” pickup, Bale Command, surface wrap, super sweep pickup, 1000 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006446. (1)..... $25,000 2007 New Holland BR780A bale ramp, xtra sweep pickup, surface wrap, gauge wheels, 1000 PTO, Bale Command Plus. #16007361......... $18,000 2006 New Holland BR780A surface wrap, hydraulic lift extra-sweep pickup, 1000 PTO, hi flotation tires, bale kicker. #16006433............................ $17,000 2001 New Holland 688 net wrap, crop saver wheels, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006356. (1)......................... $9900 1994 New Holland 660 1000 PTO. #16007359............................... $3500

VERMEER 2006 Vermeer 605M 21.5x16 flotation tires, HD bale ramp, hydraulic pickup lift, net wrap. #16006422. (3).$17,500 2003 Vermeer 605XL 1000 PTO, twine & net, gauge wheels, bale counter, push bar. #16006434........................ $6500 1999 Vermeer 605L round baler, accu bale, twine & net, bale kicker. #16006382. (2)........................................... .$6000

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2001 Summers Ultimate 90-ft. suspended boom, 3 set of nozzles, clean load. #16014101. (3)...................... $23,000

1993 Wilmar 765 73.33-ft. boom, poly tank, hydraulic tread adjust, nozzle spacing 20”, 44 nozzles at 20” spacing. #16014124. (3)...................... $28,500

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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)..CALL

2011 Apache AS1220 100-ft. booms, 1200 poly tank, Raven Viper Pro, auto boom, 380/90R46 rear duals, 380/90R38 front tires, 3” fill, Delavan Vari-Target tips. #16014126. (3)......... . .......................................... $185,000 2007 Apache AS1010 boom leveling, 96-ft. booms, EZ-Steer, 20” nozzle spacing, Raven SCS 4400, 320/90R38 front, 320/90R50 rear duals, 850 gallon poly tank, 5 boom sections. #16014122. (3).................... $131,000

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

2002 Hardi CT1200 Commander twin force suspended boom, 90-ft., triple nozzle, adjustable boom angle and windspeed from in cab, 1200 gallons, 110 gallon rinse tank, chemical inductor, 1000 PTO driven pump, 320/90 R46 tires. #16014090. (2)..... $16,000

2005 Brandt QF2500 130-ft. wheel boom, 1500 gallon tank, windcones, mix tank. #16014098............................... $8500 Brandt QF2500 100-ft., 1500 gallon with dual boom. #16014116. (4)...... $6000

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2006 New Holland SF115 133-ft. trailer type sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, windscreens, chemical inductor, 18.4x38 singles, double nozzle bodies-ER80-02 & ER80-04 combo jets, electric end jets, hydraulic drive, Handler I, 15 gallon chemical tank. #16014023.$18,500

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2009 John Deere 4930 self-propelled with 480/80R50 tires, high flow pump, SS eductor system, 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, BoomTrac auto level, foam marker, wheel slip control, auto air level, Zenon HID lights, AM/FM/CD/ WB, fence row nozzles, wheel motor shields, fenders, engine start aid, block heater, 5-body nozzles. #16014092. (3)........................................ $265,000

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2012 John Deere S680 Premium cab & 2012 John Deere S670 Premium cab, HID radio, HID lights, AutoTrac ready, GS3lighting, AutoTrac ready, 7” GS3 touch 2630 display, John Deere link capable, screen color display, 3 speed Hydro, small grain & round bar concaves, heavy duty (thick skin) rotor, extended thick skin, Tri-Star rotor, 26-ft. unload wear: elements, separator tines, top auger, 650/85R38 dual tires, 28L-26 cover & small grain concaves, heavy rear tires, straw chopper with powduty high torque variable speed lateral ercast tail board. 5-Year/3000 hour tilt feederhouse with reverser, 2 speed JD PowrGard Warranty Remains. fine cut chopper, 520/85R42 dual drive #16001379. . ............................CALL tires, 28L-26 steering tires, 26-ft. high 2012 John Deere S680 Premium cab and output unloading auger. 5-Year/3000 radio, HID lights, AutoTrac ready, GS3hour JD PowrGard Warranty Re2630 display, John Deere link capable, mains. #16001384...................CALL small grain & round bar concaves, thick 2012 John Deere S670 Premium cab, HID skin, Tri-Star rotor, 26-ft. unload auger, lighting, AutoTrac ready, 7” GS3 touch 650/85R38 dual tires, 28L-26 rear tires. screen color display, 3 speed Hydro, 5-Year/3000 hour JD PowrGard Warheavy duty (thick skin) rotor, extended ranty Remains. #16001378. ........... wear elements, separator tines, top . ................................................CALL cover & small grain concaves, heavy 2012 John Deere S680 Premium cab & duty high torque variable speed lateral radio, HID lights & Extremity, AutoTrac tilt feederhouse with reverser, 2 speed ready, GS3 7” Touch screen, Pro drive fine cut chopper, 520/80R42 dual drive transport with harvest, 2-wheel drive, tires, 28L-26 steering tires, 26-ft. high Command Touch multi speed small output unloading auger. 5-Year/3000 wire concave, general purpose CLN hour JD PowrGard Warranty ReShoeho, Tristream rotor XTD, 7.9M mains. #16001383...................CALL unloading auger, fine cut chipper, 2012 John Deere S670 Premium cab, HID 750/65R26 R1W, 900/60R32 R1, 110 lighting, AutoTrac ready, 7” GS3 touch volt collant heater, 12” axle spacers, screen color display, 3 speed Hydro, SEC concave cover plate. 5-Year/3000 heavy duty (thick skin) rotor, extended hour JD PowrGard Warranty Rewear elements, separator tines, top mains. #16001372...................CALL cover & small grain concaves, heavy 2012 John Deere S670 Premium cab, HID duty high torque variable speed lateral lighting, AutoTrac ready, 7” GS3 touch tilt feederhouse with reverser, 2 speed screen color display, 3 speed Hydro, fine cut chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires heavy duty (thick skin) rotor, extended with 6.5” spacer, 28L-26 steering tires, wear elements, separator tines, top 26-ft. high output unloading auger. cover & small grain concaves, heavy 5-Year/3000 hour JD PowrGard Warduty high torque variable speed lateral ranty Remains. #16001382.....CALL tilt feederhouse with reverser, 2 speed 2011 John Deere S680 variable Stream fine cut chopper, 520/85R42 dual drive rotor, side hill performance package, tires, 28L-26 steering tires, 26-ft. high Pro-Drive transmission with Harvest output unloading auger. 5-Year/3000 Smart, Command Touch multi-speed hour JD PowrGard Warranty Refeeder house drive system, small mains. #16001385...................CALL grain concaves, 26-ft. unloading au2012 John Deere S670 Premium cab, ger, chopper with powercast powered HID lighting, AutoTrac ready, 7” GS3 tailboard, 520/85R42 dual drive tires, touch screen color display, 3 speed 28L-26 rear tires, Premium cab & radio, Hydro, heavy duty (thick skin) rotor, HID lights, AutoTrac ready, Greenstar extended wear elements, separator 3-2630 screen mounted on armrest. tines, top cover, extended wear small 3-Year/1500 hour PowrQuad Wargrain concaves, heavy duty high torque ranty Remains. #16001338.....CALL variable speed lateral tilt feederhouse 2011 John Deere “4WD” 9770STS 360 with reverser, 2 speed fine cut chophp, 3-speed hydro transmission, per, 800/70R38 dual drive tires with Firestone 20.8x42 drive tires, 28L6.5” spacer, 28L-26 steering tires, 26 steering tires, Command Touch 26-ft. high output unloading auger, 255 operator control console, Touchset separator hours. 5-Year/3000 hour automatic combine adjust, Premium JD PowrGard Warranty Remains. header control package, Contour #16001380................................CALL Master feederhouse with reverser, 2012 John Deere S670 Premium cab, HID bullet rotor, 2-stage Dyna-Flo II cleanlighting, AutoTrac ready, 7” GS3 touch ing system, extended wear small screen color display, 3 speed Hydro, wire & roundbar concaves, extended heavy duty (thick skin) rotor, extended wear grain handling system with high wear: elements, separator tines, top capacity 22.5-ft. unload system, straw cover & small grain concaves, heavy chopper, 635D 35-ft. draper header, duty high torque variable speed lateral Mauer grain tank extension, 935 hours. tilt feederhouse with reverser, 2 speed #16001308................................CALL fine cut chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires PICKUP HEADERS with 6.5” spacer, 28L-26 steering tires, 26-ft. high output unloading auger. 5-Year/3000 hour JD PowrGard Warranty Remains. #16001387....CALL 2012 John Deere S670 Premium cab, HID lighting, AutoTrac ready, 7” GS3 touch 2012 John Deere 14-ft. belt pickup attachment, hydraulic drive. #16002262.$8000 screen color display, Hydro, heavy duty (thick skin) rotor, extended wear elements, separator tines, top cover, extended wear small grain concaves, heavy duty high torque variable speed 2012 John Deere 14-ft. belt pickup attachment, hydraulic drive. #16002261.$8000 lateral tilt feederhouse with reverser, 2 speed fine cut chopper, 520/85R42 1981 John Deere 212P 12-ft. pickup header with JD attachment. #16002253........... dual drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, ...................................................$3995 26-ft. high output unloading auger. 5-Year/3000 hour JD PowrGard War- 1979 John Deere 212P 14-ft. header with Melroe 351 pickup attachment. ranty Remains. #16001381.....CALL #16002240.................................$3500 2012 John Deere S670 Premium cab, HID lighting, AutoTrac ready, 7” GS3 touch 1976 John Deere 212P 12-ft., no attachment. #16002212. (1).................$2500 screen color display, 3 speed Hydro, heavy duty (thick skin) rotor, extended John Deere 100 12-ft. with Melroe attachment. #16002209. (3)...................$700 wear elements, separator tines, top cover & small grain concaves, heavy MISCELLANEOUS duty high torque variable speed lateral HARVEST equipMENT tilt feederhouse with reverser, 2 speed John Deere straw spreader, came off fine cut chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires 9750 combine..........................$1500 with 6.5” spacer, 28L-26 steering tires, John Deere straw spreader, off 26-ft. high output unloading auger. 9760STS..................................$1500 5-Year/3000 hour JD PowrGard War- John Deere straw spreader fits 9600 ranty Remains. #16001386....CALL combine..................................... $500

2010 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, field vision HID lights, Contour-Master feederhouse with reverser & high torque variable speed drive, 3.15” lift cylinder, extended wear threshing elements, separator tines & rotor top cover, extended wear “stainless steel” clean grain elevator, tank charge housing & grain tank loading auger housing, heavy duty grain cross augers, Mauer grain tank extension, 2 speed chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, hydro transmission. #16001229. . ................................................CALL 2010 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, field vision HID lights, Contour Master feeder house with reverser & high torque variable speed drive, 3.15” lift cylinders, extended wear threshing elements, separator tines & rotor top cover, extended wear stainless steel clean grain elevator, tank charge housing & grain tank loading auger housing, heavy duty grain tank cross augers, Mauer grain tank extension, 2 speed chopper, 800/700R38, 28L26 rear tires, adjustable rear axle. #16001332................................CALL 2009 John Deere 9770STS Performance Plus custom package, Premier cab, Contour Master feederhouse with reverser, 3.15” lift cylinders, premium header package, small grain & round bar concaves, separator & grain handling package with high capacity 22.5-ft. unloading auger, 2 speed straw chopper, Firestone 800/65R32 drive tires with 4” axle extension, 600/65R26 steering tires, concave cover plates, additional grain tank sensor. #16001263...................CALL

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2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft. with transportation kit. #16002252.........$55,000 2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft., double sickle, hydrafloat automatic suspension & position control system, gauge wheels, 16” feed drum, 1-piece poly tine pickup reel with 10” center tube, hydraulic fore/aft, dial-a-speed control, 40” wide draper belts, single point hookup, spare sickle & road transport with lights. #16002224.............$50,000 2009 John Deere 635D poly tine pickup reel, LH/RH spare knife, dual drive, road transport with lights. #16002241. (4).... ................................................$50,000 2008 John Deere 635D 35-ft. with transportation kit. #16002259.........$52,000 2007 John Deere 936D 36-ft., poly tine pickup reel, road transport with lights. #16002315. (2)........................$37,000 2004 John Deere 936D 36-ft. header, pickup reel, transportation kit. #16002256. (1)............................................$38,500

2002 John Deere 936D 36-ft. header, pickup reel. #16002313. (1).....$35,000 2003 MacDon 963 36-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit, 60 Series JD adapter. #16002193..............................$24,000 1998 MacDon 962 36-ft., pickup reel, transport. #16002278. (4)........$14,000

2009 John Deere 9770STS 360 hp, hydro, Premier cab package, Contour Master feeder house with reverser, premium header package, 22’x5” high capacity unload auger, widespread straw chopper, Firestone 800/65R32 drive tires with 4” axle extensions, 600/65R28 steering tires, concave cover plates, additional grain tank sensor, 635D35-ft. draper header, pickup reel, transportation kit. “Reconditioned”. #16001262. (3)..........................CALL 2009 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, heavy duty final drive, 100 volt coolant heater, Performance Plus, general purpose chaffer, custom cutter extended wear, Greenstar AutoTrac ready, power adjust mirrors, 28L-26 rear tires with 635D header. #16001375.........CALL 2007 John Deere 9760STS Premier cab, Contour Master feeder house, variable speed Posi-Torq drive & reverser, Premium header controls with 3 position header height, small grain concaves, straw chopper, tail board spreader, 800/65R32 drive tires, 600/65R28 steering tires, buddy seat, AM/FM, stereo, CD player, JD 936D header. #16001359. (4)..........................CALL 2005 John Deere 9760STS 2WD, duals, chopper, fine cut chopper with chaff spreader, 22.5” unloading auger, 18.4x26 R1 steering tires, general purpose chaffer, adjustable rear heavy duty spindles, round bar concave, 20.8-42 R1 drive tires, header height resume-sending & float, service lights with alternator, Contour Master, heavy duty variable speed feeder house, Greenstar wiring harness only, hydraulic fore and aft reel control, no head. #16001392. (4)..........................CALL 2005 John Deere 9760STS heavy duty variable speed, deluxe header control, Harvest monitor, Touchset concave adjust, small wire concave, general purpose chaffer, 6.9M reg auger hi capacity, HD final drive, 800/70R-38, 18.4R-26, field office training seat, AM/ FM/Delco radio, 16” axle spacers with 936D header. #16001376. (4)...CALL 2004 John Deere 9760STS chopper with chaff spreader, small wire concave, TouchSet concave adjust, Harvest monitor, Firestone tires, high density lighting, heavy duty final drive, 110 volt coolant heater, 105mm axle spacers, field office training seat with 936D draper header, pickup reel. #16001343. (4)..........................CALL 2004 John Deere 9660STS level land feederhouse, 3 position header height control, Harvest Doc, Touchset concave adjustment, small wire concave, standard unload system, straw spreader, HD final drive & hydrostatic system, 30.5x32 bar lug tires, 18.4R-26 bar lug rear tires, training seat, stereo, service lights, Mauer grain tank extension, 16” axle extension, 635F 35-ft. flex header. #16001297.(2)...........................CALL 2002 John Deere 9750STS 325 engine hp, hydro, 300 bushel grain tank, Contour Master feeder house, Greenstar yield & moisture monitor, 20-ft. unloading auger, chopper, 800/65R32 drive tires, 18.4x26 steering tires, axle spacers, service lights, JD 936D-36-ft. draper header. #16001287..$155,000 2000 John Deere 9650 Walker, small grain deluxe package, field office training seat, 110 volt coolant heater, Delco AM/FM/Cassette with weatherband, straw chopper drive belt, beater grate curtain, 16” axle spacers with 930R header. #16001390. (4)....... $115,000

RIGID HEADER

2009 John Deere 630R header, pickup reel, header height sensing. #16002319. (3)............................................$29,000

1998 John Deere 9610 hydraulic fore/aft, beater grate curtain, chaff spreader, straw walkers, fine cut with JD 930R header. #16001366. (2)......... $85,000 1998 John Deere 9610 20-ft. unloading auger, Dial-A-Speed header, right hand lever control, hydraulic fore/aft reel, AM/FM radio, beater grate curtain with JD 930R rigid header. #16001272. (1).......................................... $64,000 1996 John Deere 9600 dual range cylinder, 260 hp engine, beater grate curtain, straw spreader, folding grain tank loading auger, radio/AM/FM/ antenna, hydraulic fore/aft reel, 20-ft. unloading auger, Dial-A-Speed header reel control, 1 gallon accumulator with JD 936D header. #16001369. (4)....... . ............................................ $60,000 1994 John Deere 9600 chopper, chaff spreader, 30.5LX 32 tires, hydraulic fore/aft reel, Dial-A-Speed header right lever control, field lighting, 20-ft. unloading auger with 936D header. #16001340. (4)..........................CALL 1992 John Deere 9600 grain combine, 12” axle extension, 30.5x32 diamond tread tires, 14.9x24 rear tires, straw chopper with JD 930 platform, pickup reel. #16001295. (3).............. $45,000 1991 John Deere 9600 combine with chopper, 18.4x38 dual tires, 14.9/24 steering, DAS, Harvest Trak, AM/FM, John Deere 930R platform, pickup reel. #16001277. (4)...................... $59,000 1990 John Deere 9600 conventional combine, deluxe cab, air, hydro, 240 bushel grain tank, Dial-A-Matic reel speed & header height, chopper, chaff spreader, new 30.5x32 drive tires 2011, 400 hours on factory rebuilt engine, reconditioned 2012, 5306 engine hours, 3611 separator hours. #16001327..... . ............................................ $54,000 1989 John Deere 9600 hydro, 18.4x38 duals, dual speed cylinders, straw chopper & spreader, 20-ft. unloading auger with 930R header. #16001377. (1)......................................... $40,000 1990 John Deere 9500 2WD, singles front 24.5x32, 14.9x24 rears, 6 cylinder diesel engine, 215 hp, chaff spreader. #16001397. (3)..........................CALL 1990 John Deere 9500 2WD, chopper, Dial-A-Speed reel, 24.5x32 front, 14.9x24 rear. #16001398. (1)....CALL 1989 John Deere 9500 2WD, singles, chopper, 215 hp., 20-ft. unloading auger, chaff spreader, Dial-A-Matic header height with 930R header. #16001388. (1)...................... $45,000 John Deere 7720 with 224 header. #16001325............................... $6000 2005 Cat Lexion 5804 1150 bushel grain tank, auto pilot, Contour standard feeder house with MacDon 973 header, no header brake or dust fan. #16001389. (4)........................................ $155,000 2002 Case IH 2388 280 hp, 2 speed hydro, yield & moisture monitor with 1042 36-ft. draper header. #16001353. (1).. . ............................................ $69,000 1981 Case IH 1480 hydro, 6 cylinder diesel, 210 bushel grain tank, 25-ft. auger header. #16001370. (4)............ $9500 2002 Agco Gleaner R62 dual tailings, 4 speed hydro, 2 speed cylinder, 30.5x32 drive tires, 280 hp, Cummins 8.3L engine, plastic finger reel with MacDon 962 36-ft. header. #16001273. (1)...... . ............................................ $58,000 1983 Gleaner N6 220 hp. diesel engine, hydro, 245 bushel grain tank, 27-ft. auger header. #16001358........ $5000

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RENTAL UNITS AVAILABLE AIR HOE DRILL

2007 John Deere 1835 air hoe drill, 41-ft. x 10” spacing, 550# trips, mid row banders, 3”x21” steel packers, rock guards, 12.5Lx15” dual wheels, all run blockage with 1910-350 tow behind tank, 3 tank, 4 run double shoot, regular meter front & back, additional high meter, cane & rice tires, 12” conveyor with screen, fill lights, open tank LID indicator, variable speed & fertilizer rate. #16005216. (4)............ $119,000

2006 John Deere 1820 45-ft. air hoe drill, 10” spacing, NH3 double shoot, 4”x22” steel packers with rock guards, double shoot blockage monitor system, JD 1910-350 tow behind air seeder, powered calibration, cane & rice tires, 8” fill auger, variable speed & fertilizer rate control. #16005237...... $112,000 2006 John Deere 1820 45-ft. air hoe drill, 10” spacing, 3” steel packer wheels with 270 bushel JD 1910 tow between cart, 28L-26 tires. #16005234. (3)...... . ............................................ $77,500

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2005 Bourgault 5710 53-ft. air hoe drill, 10” row spacing, 450# trips, square seed boots, speed lock adapters, mid-row II banders, double shoot air system, L6450, 3-tank leading air seeder, 10” hydraulic assist load/ unload auger. #16005207... $156,000 2000 Bourgault 5710 35-ft. drill with 5200 leading tank with 277 monitor, 3” rubber packers, 9.8” spacing, 450# trips, MRB set up for NH3 with Micro Trak NH 3500 system. #16005224. (2)..$35,000 2003 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. air hoe drill, 9” spacing, single shoot, rubber on steel packers, 2340 tow behind cart. #16005230. (4)...................... $65,000

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1994 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air hoe drill, single shoot, 3/4” carbide tip openers, 9” spacing, primary blockage, 3.5” steel capped packer wheels, with 2320 tow between air seeder. #16005218. (3).......................................... $35,000 AIR DISC DRILL John Deere 770 12-ft. air disc drill with 80 bushel tank on the hitch, 1000 PTO drive, 6” spacing, 60/40 split on tank. #16005088............................... $3000 AIR SEEDER

2012 John Deere 9560RT 560 hp., 18/6 powershift transmission, 2600 display, SF2 receiver, deluxe cab II, AM/FM/ XM radio, 36” Durabuilt tracks, 26 front weights, idler weights, 32 track weights, 130CC steering pump, hi-flow hydraulics with 6 remotes & case drain, HID lighting, dual beam radar, leather interior, electric mirrors. PowrGard 3-year, 1500 hour warranty remains. #16003678............................$438,000

2012 John Deere 9460R 18/6 powershift transmission, CV II Premier cab, XM satellite, premium radio, four remote cylinder control, HID lights, leather trim, dual beam radar sensor, F/Business band radio, 13.5L IT compliant engine, heavy greaseable steer pin. #16003704. (4)......................$290,000

2012 John Deere 9360R PowrTech 9.0L 360 hp engine, 40% torque rise, 10% PowrBuldge, 18/6 powershift transmission, standard hydraulic system, 4 hydraulic remotes with motor seal drain, 1000 PTO, 620/70R42 Firestone radials, Premium Commandview II cab, leather interior, premium HID lighting, 7” display radar with dual beam sensor, premium radio, XM satelite. 3 year/3600 hour factory PowrGard warranty remains. #16003691............$277,000

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1998 Flexi-Coil 2320 tow behind cart, 7” auger mechanic rate, single fan, 230 bushel. #16005190. (1)............. $9500

2006 John Deere Greenstar original receiver SF1. #16012209.............$800 2006 John Deere 0330PC GS2 rate controller, 31 pin. #16012087. (1).......$600

4WD TRACTORS

2011 John Deere 9530 deluxe comfort package, AutoTrac ready, power differential lock, dual beam radar sensor, premier lighting package, AM/FM radio, heavy greaseable steer pin, instructional seat, F/business band, rotary beacon light. #16003712. (4)..$260,000

2010 John Deere 9630T 530 hp, deluxe cab, AutoTrac ready, plug-n-play, deluxe comfort package, Cat 5 drawbar, 36” tracks, dual beam radar, premiere lighting package, tool box, HID lights, AM/FM/CD/WB, leather trim, buddy seat, FM business antenna, front weight bracket with 26 weights, side weights-12, rotary beacon light, 1000 PTO, 1600 hours, PowerGar Warranty expires 1/28/2014 or 4000 hours. #16003663. (1)................ CALL

2010 John Deere 9630T 530 hp, 30” Durabilt tracks, 48 GPM hydraulic pump, 26 front weights, 12 idler weights, deluxe cab, AutoTrac ready, HID lights, leather interior, AM/FM/WB/CD, electric mirrors, 750 hours. #16003670....... CALL

2012 John Deere 5085M MFWD, 85 engine hp., 70 PTO hp., 16Fx16R power reverser transmission, 540/1000 PTO, 3-point, 2 hydraulic remotes, 19.5L-24 rear tires, 12.5/80-18 front tires, cold weather package, rear wheel weights, H260 loader, bucket. #16003677....... . ............................................$56,500

2008 John Deere 8130 MFWD, deluxe cab, active seat, AutoTrac ready plug and play, 16 speed powershift, 4 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, 3-pt., 118” axles, 620/70R42, 480/70R30 fronts, front fenders, radar, cold weather package, foot speed, HID lights all around, leather trim, AM/FM/CD/WB, buddy seat, FM business antenna with 840 loader. #16003715. (1)........$161,000

CORN PLANTER

2007 Bourgault 5710 53-ft. air hoe drill with 9.8” spacing, stealth 1” openers, single shoot, mid row banders, NH3 system, rock guards, solid steel press, leading 6350 air tank, 8” loading auger, auxiliary lights, 2-tank cart, 30.5x32 rice tires. #16005138. (2).... $110,000

2012 John Deere 5085M MFWD, 85 engine hp., 70 PTO hp., 16Fx16R power reverser transmission, 540/1000 PTO, 3-pt., 2 remotes, 19.5L-24 rear tires, 12.5/80-18 front tires, cold weather package, rear wheel lights, H260 loader, bucket. #16003681....$56,500 2010 John Deere 7130 3 hydraulics, suspended cab, Greenstar ready, 3-pt., front weights with 741 loader, 96” bucket/grapple. #16003723. (4).... . ..........................................$108,000

2008 John Deere 9630T deluxe comfort package, Cat 5 WS drawbar, extremity warning lamps, dual beam radar sensor, Premier lighting package, tool box, field vision Zenon HID light, right hand electric mirror, AM/FM radio/WB/ CD, instructional seat, F/Business band antenna. #16003638. (4).......$292,500

2000 John Deere 5310 2WD, Sync Shuttle transmission, horizontal rear exhause, no tilt steering, 3rd remote, engine coolant heater with 541 loader. #16003729. (4)......................$21,000 1997 John Deere 7810   cab, partial powershift, 16/16 speed PowrQuad transmission, left hand reverser, rear axle 118”, drawbar clevis with pin, cold weather package, AM/FM/Weatherband with Farmhand XL1340 loader, grapple. #16003706. (1)........$59,000

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1994 New Holland 9880 Syncro, differential lock, duals 710/70R38, 2860# front weight, rear weights. #16003748. (1)... ................................................$69,000

2009 John Deere X324 lawn tractor, 4-wheel steer, Kawasaki 22 hp, hydro, 48” mower deck. 16007273...... $3250 2006 John Deere X700 riding lawn mower, 54” deck, 52” quick hitch, 23 hp. #16007432. (4)................... $6500 John Deere STX38 lawn tractor, 12.5 hp. Kohler, 38” mower deck, standard transmission. #16007438........... $850 1973 John Deere 4430 with 158 loader, QuadRange transmission, 3 hydraulics, no 3-pt. hitch, 18.4x38 duals. #16003734............................$21,000 John Deere 4230 3 pt., PTO, grapple, 18.4x38 rear tires, 10.00x16 front, air compressor with 158 loader. #16003716. (4)......................$21,900 John Deere 3020 2WD, powershift, PTO, 3-pt., F-11 loader. #16003733..$8500

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

2002 John Deere 1730 integral planter, 12 row, 22” spacing, Maxemerge Plus, Computrac monitor, spring applied down pressure, 1.6 bushel seed hoppers, rubber tire closing wheels. #16005212. (3)........................$35,000

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1982 John Deere 8850 “Kinze Re-Build”, 400 hp Cummins engine, njew paint, deluxe cab, air, heater, 4 hydraulic remotes, PTO, 3-pt. hitch, 16/6 QuadRange transmission, 20.8x38 radial tires. #16003667......................... CALL

Consumer Products

Tractors - Row crop - COMPACT 2000 John Deere 1820/1900 air hoe drill, 60-ft., 7.5” spacing, 4x21” semi-pneumatic packers, rock guards, 1” stealth openers, 1900 air trank, 350 bushel tow behind, 8” load auger, 30.5/32 diamonds, 21.5L/16.1SL cleats, single shoot, primary blockage. #16005139. (3).......................................... $33,000 1995 John Deere 680 35-ft. air hoe drill, 12” spacing, double shoot with JD 787 tow behind, 3/4 tip with 4” spreader. #16005236............................ $24,000 2008 Bourgault 5710 50-ft. air hoe dril, 9.8 spacing, 31/2” steel packers, double shoot, mid row banders, front caster wheels, speed lock adapters with square seed boots, L6450 leading tank. #16005220. (1)........... $175,000

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2003 John Deere 9420 425 hp, partial powershift, duals, case drain, ATU steering, 620/70R 46, ground speed radar sensor, heavy duty Gudgeon bearing, 24/6 transmission, differential lock, Greenstar ready. #16003708. (2).. ..............................................$151,000

1973 John Deere 4630 2WD, powershift, 2 hydraulics, PTO, no 3-pt., 20.8x38 duals with Degelman dozer. #16003610. (1)......................$20,000 2011 Case IH Puma 170 FWD, powershift transmission, 135 PTO hp, 3-pt., loader, grapple, bucket teeth. #16003725. (1)........................................$161,000

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

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

John Deere 4630 2WD, 20.8x38 rears, 14Lx16.1 fronts, 2 hydraulic rear remotes, 1000 PTO, QuadRange transmission, CD/radio, no 3-pt. #16003731. (1)......................$18,500

2011 Case IH Puma 170 FWD, powershift transmission, 135 PTO hp, 3-pt., loader, grapple, bucket teeth. #16003724. (1)........................................$152,000


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FLEX HEADERS

2012 John Deere 640FD 40-ft. draper, pickup reel, AWS air reel attached, crop conveyor auger, headsite automatic header height control. #16002294....... ................................................$98,000 2012 John Deere 640FD 40-ft. draper, pickup reel, AWS air reel attached, crop conveyor auger, headsite automatic header height control. #16002292....... ................................................$98,000 2011 John Deere 635F 35-ft., composite auger fingers, finger reel. #16002230. . ................................................$44,500 2006 John Deere 635F flexible draper header. #16002237.................$32,500 2006 John Deere 635F 35-ft., pickup reel, composite fingers, high stone dam. #16002264..............................$25,000 2005 John Deere 635F 35-ft., header height & Contour sensors, auger with full width fingers, reel position resume, with 2008 Crary air reel. #16002316. (2)............................................$32,000 2004 John Deere 635F auger composite fingers, HH sensing & contour sensor, spare knife. #16002243. (3).....$28,500 2004 John Deere 635F auger composite fingers. #16002271. (4)...........$25,000 2003 John Deere 930F header with Crary air reel. #16002274.................$18,500 2001 John Deere 930F 30-ft. with pickup reel, 2 wheel trailer. #16002249.$14,500 1998 John Deere 930F 30-ft., pickup reel. #16002254..............................$10,000 2011 MacDon FD70 45-ft. draper, CA20 adapter for JD 60, 70 series pointed guards, double knife, split 5 bat pickup reel, plastic fingers, hydraulic fore-aft, outboard & inboard skid shoes, cutter bar poly, stabilizer wheel, slow speed transport package on 30-, 35-, 40- & 45-ft. headers. #16002311. (1)..$75,000 2011 MacDon FD70 45-ft. flex draper. #16002310. (1)........................$75,000 2011 MacDon FD70 45-ft. flex draper. #16002309. (1)........................$75,000 2005 MacDon 974 36-ft. draper, JD 60 series adapter, pickup reel. #16002242. (2)............................................$35,000 2003 Case IH 1020 30-ft., pickup reel. #16002268.................................$6500 2001 Agco-Gleaner 800 30-ft. header. #16002182. (1)........................$11,000

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HEADER TRAILERS

42-ft. header trailer. #14200794....... $9500 42-ft. header trailer. #14200844....... $9500 42-ft. header trailer. #14200845....... $9500 42-ft. header trailer. #14200846....... $9500 42-ft. header trailer. #14200847....... $9500 42-ft. header trailer. #14200848....... $9500 42-ft. header trailer. #14200849....... $9500 36-ft. header trailer. #14200796....... $8600 42-ft. header trailer. #14200822....... $8600 42-ft. header trailer. #14200827....... $8600 2012 header trailer. #16009204....... $7000 36-ft. header trailer. #13012330....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012332....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012333....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012335....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012336....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012337....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012342....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012343....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012345....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012347....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012350....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012351....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012352....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012353....... $6500

2011 Unverferth 1194 Avalanche, 1100 bushel, double auger, 22” pivoting unloading auger, 520/85R42 walking beam, tandem duals. #16010022. (4)..$62,000

Swathers

2002 John Deere 4895 swather, self-propelled, steel/steel conditioners, cab, air with 16-ft. 895 platform. #16006431. (3).......................................... $44,000

1989 Agco-Hesston 1170 16-ft. mower conditioner, 110” rubber conditioner rolls, double sickle, double auger, 1000 rpm. #16006305. (3)................. $5000

2011 Sitrex MK16 16 wheel V-rake, 30-ft. working width, 14 mph work speed, minimum 40 hp., 8’3” transport hitch. #13012256............................ $19,500

TRUCKS & TRAILERS

2010 Case IH WD1203 swather with 16ft. header with steel conditioner. 250 hours. #16006419. (1)........... $95,500 1989 Versatile 4750 swather, Ford 76 hp. diesel engine, hydro, cab, 22-ft. draper header. #16006674. (4)......... $13,500 Hesston 610H 30-ft. draper header with finger reel. Fits Hesston 8100 series & Case IH 8380 series swathers. #16002302. (1)......................... $5500

2009 Frontier WR1218C 18 wheel, high capacity with center wheel. #13009047............................ $21,500 1994 Kenworth semi, 3406 Cat engine, 18 speed transmission, PTO kit, air ride on rear axle, sleeper, chain rack, rear fenders, grill guard. (2) . $19,500 New Holland 216 hydraulic drive, folding twin rake. #16007358. .......... $13,000

TIRES

2010 Unverferth HM4201G “Highway Legal”, 42-ft. Road Runner header trailer, brake lights. #14200541..........$12,950

Unverferth 35-ft. Road Runner header trailer. #16009192. (3)................. $9800 Frontier HT30 header trailer. #16002305.. ................................................... $2000 Vtrailer V30 header trailer with dolly. #16002305. (1)........................... $2000 Header trailer. #16002290................ $1500 Header trailer. #16002291................ $1500

TILLAGE

Nows The Time To Prepare Your Stubble for next years seeding! 2012 Univerferth 1082 1050 bushel capacity, 20” corner auger, 900/60x32 R-1 tires, 134” axle, Weather Guard roll top tarp, electronic scale. #14200836..... $53,500 2012 Brent 882 800 bushel, 20” corner auger, 120” rigid axle, 27x32WH/30.5x32 R1 14 ply tires, Weather Guard roll tarp, 3.75” hitch, scale. #14200789. (2)........... .................................................. $50,000

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DEMO Summers Super Coulter 35-ft. disk, acremeter package, diamond disk, 340/65R18 on 18x11x8. #13011075.... ................................................... CALL Ezee-On 25-ft. heavy duty tandem disk, 3 section folding, rockflex. #16004071.... ................................................$19,000 1996 Flexi-Coil 300B 41-ft. chisel plow. #16004068..............................$11,000

2010 John Deere 956 center pivot rotary MoCo, impeller conditioner, hydraulic tilt control, hose support, quick hitch. #16006684. (3)...................... $34,000 2003 John Deere 956 106” rotary MoCo, tongue 1 3 / 8 ” hookup, header tilt. #16007366. (3)...................... $22,500

2-2009 Donahue 180 gooseneck swather trailer, 8000# rubber torsion axles, 72” axle track, LT235/85R16 tires, electric brakes, LED stop, turn & tail lights, manually expand & retract empty carrier from 96” to 144” in minutes. (1 & 3). Each................................. $10,500

1993 Trailtech combine trailer. (2)..$6000 2002 John Deere 1600A mower conditioner. #16006357. (4)........... $13,800

2000 John Deere 945 MoCo with hydraulic tilt control, 13/8” PTO, adj gauge shoes, flail conditioner. #16006673. (3)..$6500 1995 John Deere 1600A 16-ft. MoCo, new guards 2 years ago, new sickle, rubber conditioner rollers. #16006318. (4)..... . ............................................ $10,500

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1995 John Deere 1600A 16-ft. MoCo, 1000 PTO. #16006359. (4).... $10,000

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1992 John Deere 1600 MoCo, wide roll, 1000 RPM, 16-ft., equal angle hitch & jack. #16006397. (4)................. $7500

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By University of Wyoming Extension Weeds and range management expertise weed science, and I am happy to be a part have garnered honors for a University of of it now.” Wyoming (UW) professor and UW ExtenRachel Mealor, from Rock Springs, is in sion range specialist – a couple in the Colthe Department of Ecosystem Science and lege of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Management. Brian and Rachel Mealor were Out“It was such an honor to be given this standing Young Range Professional Award award and recognized at the SRM meetrecipients at the 2013 Society for Range ing,” said Mealor. “When looking at other Management (SRM) Honor and Student individuals who have been given the award, Awards Ceremony in February in Oklahoma it is humbling to be a part of that group.” City, Oklahoma. Mealor works closely with numerous Brian Mealor, from Gainesville, Georgia, land managers and various natural resource is in the Department of Plant Sciences and professionals throughout Wyoming on isis the extension weed specialist. sues related to management of public and “It was an honor to be recognized by private rangelands. SRM and to be included with all the other “I focus my extension and research efaward winners, past and present,” said forts on grazing management planning, Mealor. rangeland assessment and monitoring, Mealor focuses on understanding the rangeland reclamation and small-acreage long-term impacts of invasive plants on land management,” she said. natural systems, developing cost-effective Mealor received bachelor’s and master’s strategies and tactics for managing invasive degrees in rangeland ecology and watershed weeds and restoring degraded rangelands management at UW. and investigating how native plant popula“Attending the University of Wyoming tions respond to weed invasion. and being a Wyoming native, the university He received a bachelor’s of science in has always been an institution that I hold biology from North Georgia College and dear to my heart,” said Mealor. “The posiState University, a master’s of science in tion that I currently have was actually held rangeland ecology and watershed manageby my graduate adviser, so I was fortunate ment from UW, and a Ph.D. in rangeland enough to see what the job entailed, at least ecology and watershed management at UW. from his perspective. Needless to say, I was “This position at UW was very appealing very excited when offered the position.” to me because it gave me the opportunity to The Mealors organize and run the SRM focus on research, outreach and teaching in Rangeland Cup competition, a team proba subject I get very excited about: invasive lem-solving competition for undergraduate plants in rangelands,” said Mealor. “UW and graduate students at the SRM internahas long held an outstanding reputation for tional meeting.

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With rain, ice, snow, hail and wind, weather conditions in the winter wheat belt have farmers and analysts concerned about the effect on this year’s wheat crop. While it is too early to confirm freeze damage, its impact, combined persisting drought conditions and a related lack of subsoil moisture, is causing unwelcome concern for much of the wheat in the major hard red winter (HRW) producing states. In its April 15 Crop Progress report, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) stated that winter wheat emergence is at 4 percent nationally, far behind 28 percent last year at this time and the five-year average of 12 percent. Crop conditions are far from ideal in the 18 states that represent 87 percent of winter wheat acreage. Overall, 31 percent of the crop is rated at poor or very poor, compared to 11 percent last year. Thirty three percent of the crop is rated fair, compared to 25 percent last year. Just 36 percent of the crop is rated good to excellent, compared to 64 percent last year. US Wheat Letter surveyed member states for a glimpse into the potential impact of weather and existing conditions of the winter wheat crop. Texas Widespread injury to the 2013 HRW crop is expected in the Texas Panhandle following freezing temperatures, but it is too soon to confirm, according to Steelee Fischbacher, communications director with the Texas Wheat Producers Board and Association. More detailed estimates will be available after wheat freeze assessment meetings conclude. Half of the winter wheat acres remain in poor to very poor conditions, mostly due to drought and insect pressure, and Fischbacher said freezing temperatures only added more stress to the crop. NASS reported 21 percent of the winter wheat is headed, compared to 49 percent last year and 28 percent on the five-year average. Wheat was rated at 50 percent very poor to poor, 33 percent fair, 16 percent good and 1 percent excellent. Oklahoma The damage from two freezes – one in late March and another in April – varies by location, according to Mike Schulte, executive director of the Oklahoma Wheat Commission. In southwest Oklahoma, 50 to 80 percent of the crop has significant damage, while wheat in central and northwest Oklahoma is doing better than expected. Drought conditions and continued poor subsoil moisture from earlier in the year have also affected the crop. Schulte said, “The stress of late freeze conditions or even hot, dry conditions will certainly have an impact on potential yield.” NASS reported that Oklahoma’s wheat crop is now 78 percent jointed, 17 percent behind this time last year and 10 points behind the five-year average. Thirty seven percent of the crop was rated very poor to poor, 38 percent fair, 23 percent good and 2 percent excellent. Kansas Kansas producers experienced rain, ice, snow and isolated hail. Bill Spiegel, director of communications at Kansas Wheat, is touring Kansas wheat fields and reports seeing some freeze damage in southern and western Kansas coupled with wheat “decimated by drought.” He said, “The drier it is, the worse the freeze damage appears,” adding that the extent of freeze damage is still being assessed. Spiegel reported that some of western Kansas could still harvest a below-average crop with timely rains, but

added that wheat in the far western third of the state may not recover at all even if they receive adequate moisture. Wheat in the central and eastern Kansas looks good overall. NASS reported that 35 percent of the Kansas wheat crop is jointed, far behind 89 percent last year and 47 percent for the five-year average. Thirty three percent of the crop is rated very poor to poor, 37 percent fair, 27 percent good and 3 percent excellent. Colorado Colorado saw cold conditions with temperatures in the teens south of Interstate 70, which coupled with no snow cover led to significant freeze damage in the wheat crop, according to Glenda Mostek, communications and marketing director with Colorado Wheat. North of I-70, wheat benefited from snowfall. Mostek said some areas were also affected by hail, which then froze around the wheat, but farmers are optimistic that the crop can recover from that damage. Mostek expects reported statewide crop conditions to deteriorate due to reports of freeze damage. NASS rated the Colorado crop at 44 percent very poor to poor, 42 percent fair, 14 percent good and 0 percent excellent. Nebraska Most of Nebraska finally received good amounts of moisture, ranging from 0.5 to 2 inches of rain in eastern Nebraska to 6 to 12 inches of snow in southwestern parts of the state and 8 to 16 inches in the Panhandle. More rain and snow is expected . Caroline Brauer, public information officer with Nebraska Wheat, reported that producers are hoping that recent moisture will help the wheat crop and, in areas where the wheat did not emerge, some farmers may consider planting spring crops now that they have received some moisture. According to NASS, 3 percent of Nebraska’s wheat is jointed, compared to last year’s 34 and 10 percent for the five-year average. The Nebraska crop was rated at 50 percent very poor to poor, 38 percent fair, 12 percent good and 0 percent excellent. South Dakota Dry planting conditions and a lack of snow cover this winter had producers in South Dakota concerned, according to Randy Englund, executive director of the South Dakota Wheat Commission. An estimated 60 percent of winter wheat has emerged in South Dakota, but Englund reports, “more than half is in rough shape” and 26 percent of winter wheat acreage is reported lost to winter kill. Although they saw snow in much of the state, the crop is not far enough along to assess potential freeze damage. Englund said, “We don’t know what we’ve got because so much of it didn’t come up this spring.” NASS rated 73 percent of South Dakota’s winter wheat as very poor to poor, 22 percent fair, 5 percent good and 0 percent excellent. Montana A blizzard dropped 4 to 20 inches of heavy, wet snow across the state, according to NASS. Steve Becker, communications coordinator with the Montana Wheat & Barley Committee, reported no freeze damage so far and, with major snow cover on the ground in many areas, emergence is just starting. NASS reported 43 percent of the wheat emerging and rated 13 percent of the crop as very poor to poor, 35 percent fair, 46 percent good and 6 percent excellent.


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By NDSU Extension Service Heavy spring snowstorms have created hardships for North Dakota cattle herds and caretakers. Most ranchers have moved away from cowherds calving during the winter to avoid the cold and snow. However, this year’s late-winter weather has ranchers working day and night to keep newborn calves alive. Calves move more slowly and will take longer to first nursing when suffering from cold weather stress. It also leads to reduced nursing times and increased sickness. Acute cold weather stress brought on by cold, wet snow and wind can lead to a quick death for a newborn calf. Most ranchers have barns available to protect their cows during calving. However, the extended cold and snow has led to a shortage of barn space. “Mud and melting snow creates a wet environment that can cause calf health problems,” says Karl Hoppe, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service area livestock specialist at the Carrington Research Extension Center. “Pneumonia and scours can lead to death or poor performance, so warm, dry ground helps tremendously in maintaining healthy calves.” Using liberal amounts of bedding, such as straw, stover or hay, can help keep calves stay warm and dry. However, bedding can be expensive or not an available option because of last year’s drought. “There is a reason ranchers have their cows calve in the spring instead of winter,” Hoppe says. “Warmer weather, more daylight, less mud, green grass, vigorous calves and less health problems create a sense of enjoyment for raising cattle and enthusiasm for the industry. This year’s cold, deep snow and sick or dying calves because of the weather is depressing to many producers. Ranchers find solace in trying their best and getting moral support from family, neighbors, veterinarians and others.” “With continued high crop prices, I wouldn’t be surprised if more cattle producers exit the cattle industry,” says John Dhuyvetter, Extension area livestock specialist at the NDSU North Central Research Extension Center. “The older rancher doesn’t need the hardship of a cold, snowy spring. However, some enterprising young ranchers may see this as an opportunity to start new cowherds or expand what they have. However, that doesn’t help this year’s calf crop.” Information on managing cattle during cold weather is available at http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/ansci/beef/as1564. pdf. ##### 70 percent of Montana’s stream flow originates from melting snow. ##### 96 percent of all the water used in Montana is used for irrigation, compared to 1.8 percent used for domestic purposes.


3V Distributing, Conrad ........................................B1 Abilene Machine Inc, Abilene KS .......................A46 Action Toys, Billings ............................................A56 Affordable Construction Equipment, Billings & Bozeman ........................................................C31 Ag Trucks & Equipment, Great Falls ........B7, B8, B9 Ag West Distributing Co., Great Falls .................C42 Ag Wise, Kremlin ..................................................B6 AgraSyst Dealers.......................................C12, C51 American Manufacturing, Hogeland ...................A28 American Pipe, Cut Bank ...................................A41 Automotive Machine Inc., Great Falls .................A23 B & B Ag Supply, Inc, Broadview ..........................C4 Baer Claw Welding, Fort Shaw ...........................C12 Barber Seed Service, Denton .............................C29 Basin Seed, LLC, Standford ...............................C71 Bass Auction Co. Inc., Lewistown .......................C65 Bell Motor Co., Cut Bank ......................................B4 Ben Taylor, Valier & Shelby .................................C55 Big Equipment Co., Havre ..................................B39 Big Sky Equipment, Conrad ...................... A38, A39 Big Sky Hydraulics, Great Falls ............................A3 Big Sky Sawmill & Wood Products, Vaughn........A68 Big Sky Wholesale Seeds, Shelby .......A60, B2, C54 Bouma Truck Sales, Choteau, Great Falls ... INSERT Brandt Agricultural Products LTD........................C66 BTI Feeds, Cut Bank ..........................................C55 Buckley Auction ..................................................C36 C Moore Fab & Repair & Equipment Sales, Miles City........................................................B19 Capital Trailer & Equipment, Helena .....................A2 Cascade Machine & Supply, Great Falls ... B19, B28 Case IH Dealers .................................................C67 CFM Industries, LLC, Choteau ...........................C56 Chic Harbine Sales, Missoula.............................C17 Circle G Salvage, Walhalla, ND ..........................B16 Circle S Seeds, of Montana, Three Forks ...........C32 Clearwater Montana Properties, Trampus Corder, Fort Benton ....................................................C21 Courtesy Ford, Conrad .......................................B36 Cox Ranch Equipment, Winston .........................B10 Cut Bank Tire, Cut Bank .....................................C64 Dave’s Repair LLC, Charlo .................................A70 Denny’s Service & Repair, Black Eagle ..............A20 DeVoe’s, Valier ....................................................A24 Dick Irvin Trucking, Shelby ..................................B10 Diesel Power Parts & Machine, East Missoula ......... ................................................................C6, C51 Dirkes’, Fairfield & Choteau ................................B18 Doane Western of Montana, Bozeman...............C38 Dry Fork Ag, Ledger ...........................................C21 Durnell Fencing, Valier ........................................C36 Eagle Equipment, Belgrade ................................C22 East Slope Kennel & Game Bird Farm, Conrad..C44 Eddy Bauer, Wolf Point .......................................C34 Enduraplas, Neche ND .........................................C9 Equipment Connection, Columbia Falls.....C10, C11

Index

Escrow Montana LLC, Whitefish ...........................C4 Farm Equipment Sales, Glasgow, Plentywood, Culbertson, Circle ........ A58, A63, A64, A65, A66 Farm Tech, (Doug Weist) Choteau ........................A8 First State Bank, Shelby .....................................C39 Fisher Metal Products, Fort Benton ........... A30, C62 Flaman Rentals ..................................................C61 Flaman Sales & Rental, Power ......................C2, C6 Fosse Insurance Agency, Great Falls .................A62 Fraser’s Oil Inc., Inverness .................................B33 Frieling’s Agricultural Equipment, Great Falls ........... .....A15, A48, A57, A71, C28, C1, C15, C48, C72 Frontline Ag, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Dillon ..... .............................A42, A43, A47, A50, A51, C16 Frontline Ag Dillon (formerly Dillon Imp), Dillon ..A43 Fuson Excavation & Trucking, Conrad ................A16 Genesis Engineering, Inc, Bozeman ....................C2 Gerber’s, Great Falls..........................A36, C56, C64 Get ‘Er Done, Brady ............................................C60 GL Appraisal & Brokerage, Glenn Larson, Opheim .. .......................................................................B40 Glasgow Implement, Glasgow ............................B35 Golden Harvest Seeds, Big Sandy .....................C50 Gomer’s Diesel & Electric, Missoula .......... A44, C49 Greyn Fertilizer, Choteau, Dutton, Valier ............A27 Grossenburg Equipment, Winner, Pierre, Philip SD, Wayne, Bloomfield, Harrington, Laurel NE .......C7 Guy Tabacco Construction, Black Eagle .... B16, C56 H & H Spreading, Conrad ...................................C38 Heartland Seed Company, Moccasin .................C16 Helfert’s Helena Farm Supply, East Helena ........B20 Henke Enterprises, Chester ..............................C58 Henry Building Systems Dealers ........................C51 Hi-Hog Equipment ..............................................B17 Highline Communications, Cut Bank ..................B40 Hoven Equipment Co., Great Falls ............ B24, B25 Huggy Bear’s Consignment, Cut Bank .................B5 I-State Truck Center, Missoula ............................B13 J & M Trailer Sales, Laurel ..................................B30 J.A.R.R., Choteau ...............................................C65 Jamieson Motors, Inc., Chinook ................ B17, B26 Jim Nielsen Trucks & Parts, Butte .......................A14 K.R. Rauch Company, Billings ............................C57 Krogmann Mfg. ...................................................B34 Kuhn North America .............................................A2 Lake Seed, Ronan ................................................C5 Lee’s Stacking Service, Choteau ........................A22 Lewistown Honda, Lewistown.............................C52 Live Water Properties, LLC, Jackson Hole WY ...C63 LM Machinery, Missoula .......................................A6 Lost Valley Fence, Fairfield .................................A18 M & R Seed Cleaning, Watford City, ND .............C54

M & W Machine, Three Forks .............................B10 Maxwell Lumber, Lewistown ...............................C26 MDS Construction Supply, Great Falls ...............C46 Metal Roofing & Trim Mfg, Fairfield .....................B23 Midland Implement , Billings ...............................C60 Milk River Co-op, Big Sandy, Chinook, Havre, Malta, Rudyard, Turner ................................................C2 Mills Auction, Boyes ............................................C52 Mills Motors, Fairfield ..........................................C20 MK Industries, Conrad ........................................C70 Montana Metal Fabrications, Inc, Great Falls .....C36 Montana Post Driver, Gold Creek .......................C65 Montana Post Frame, Townsend ...........................B6 Moodie Implement, Havre, Lewistown, Great Falls, Livingston, Belgrade..................... C23, C24, C25 Motor Power, Great Falls ....................................A26 Mountain Equipment, Belgrade ............................B3 MT Tractors, Matt Pendergast, Stevensville ........B37 Musselshell Valley Equipment, Roundup ............C27 N.F., Inc, Froid.....................................................B18 Nardinger Irrigation, Great Falls .........................C30 Neal Law, P.C., Conrad .......................................C40 New Holland Dealers ..........................................C59 New Holland of Belgrade, Belgrade ....................C37 New Homes of the Future, Billings .....................C22 Northern Chrysler, Cut Bank ................................C5 Northern Ford, Cut Bank ....................................A61 Northern Hydraulics, Great Falls ............... A68, C68 Northern Prairie Auto Sales, Wolf Point ..............C35 Northern Seed, Conrad & Shelby .......................A28 Northwest Plastics, Libby .....................................A8 Pacific Recycling, Great Falls .............................A35 Patty Seaman Homes, Kalispell .........................C15 Performance Ag Services, Conrad .....................C47 Power Motors Implement, Fort Benton ...............B23 Powerhouse Equipment, Floweree .......................B3 Premier Real Estate Professionals, Inc., Kalispell .... .......................................................................C40 Price Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula ..........C47 Pure Bliss Cycle Sales, Conrad .................C12, C38 R & L Seed & Machine LLC, Geyser ..................B10 Rainbow Irrigation & Equipment, Chinook ..........B31 RDO Equipment, Billings ....................................C63 Reddig Equipment & Repair, Kalispell ................B21 Rocky Mountain Outdoor Structures, Great FallsB13 Rocky Mountain Truck Sales, Great Falls ...........B34 Rydelle Enterprises, Marion Jones, Drummond ....... ................................................................ A3, A62 Scenic City Trailer Sales, Belgrade .....................C14 Schrock Construction, Victor ..............................C43 SeedMaster ........................................................A10 Seubert Insurance, Chester, Shelby ...................C68

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Severinsen Irrigation, Fairfield ............................C23 Shobe Auction & United Country Realty, Lewistown .......................................................................C29 Shop Specialties, Ronan ....................................B22 Shortline Ag, Inc, Scobey ...................................B27 So-Lo Air, Valier ....................................................C2 Sod Buster Sales, Polson .......................... B12, C16 Specialty Tool & Attachment, Cody WY ..............A14 Steel Etc, Great Falls .........................................C33 Steinhatchee, Lance Nelson, Stevensville..........C40 Stock Drive Trailer Sales, Dillon ..........................B11 Sullivan Brothers Construction, Conrad .............C58 Sunrise Equipment, Sidney ................................B29 Swains Spring Service, Great Falls ........... A69, C10 T & L Ag Products, Valier ....................................C62 T & T Farm Supply, LLC, Chester .......................C43 Tarzan Tree Trimming, LLP, Malta........................A30 Taylor Farm Store, Shelby ..................................C55 The Repair Shop, Choteau .................................C45 The Truck Shop of Billings ..................................B32 Three Forks Lumber & Ready Mix, Three Forks A17 Tiber Tractor Co., Chester ...................................C39 Tilleman Motor Company, Havre ........................C13 Tom’s Shop, Grassrange.....................................B16 Tomsheck Ag LLC, Oilmont ......................... A2, C35 Torgerson’s, Ethridge, Great Falls, Lewistown, Havre, Denton, Billings .....................................C18, C19 Transport Equipment, Missoula ..........................B37 Treasure State Seed, Fairfield ............................A35 Trendline Vermeer Sales, Baker..........................B10 Tri-County Implement, Sidney.............................A19 Triangle Ag Service, Fort Benton ...............C26, C71 Triple T Sales, Chinook .......................................C53 Triple W Equipment, Kalispell, Missoula, Ronan A25 Van Motors, Conrad ............................................A29 Vaughn Truck, Havre .................................. B11, B28 Vermeer ..............................................................A16 VW Mfg, Loren Hawks, Chester .........................A12 Wally’s Over Door Co., Great Falls .....................C62 Warne Chemical & Equipment Co, Rapid City SD ... .............................................................. A68, C66 Weedbusters Biocontrol, Missoula .....................C49 Wesco Trailer Sales, Conrad...............................A69 West Plains Implement, Beach, Dickinson, Bowman, Hettinger.........................................................C41 Western Montana New Holland, Missoula ............C9 Western Pipe & Rod, Joe Gunderson, Columbia Falls................................................C54 Wheat Field Sales & Transport, Belt ...................A67 Wichman Ag Supply LLC, Hilger ........................B10 Wild Horse Seed, Havre .....................................A72 Wilray Manufacturing, Fort Benton .......................C8 World Equipment, Idaho Falls, ID .......................C45 Wyse Genetics, Manhattan.................................A16 Yellowstone Tractor Co., Belgrade, Ronan ..........B22 Zerbe Bros., Glasgow ................................ B14, B15 Zomer Truck, Conrad ................................. A54, A55

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Restaurants may offer more nutrition info in the future

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service “Did you notice the calories posted on the menu board? I didn’t know that sandwich had 1,100 calories! I picked something else,” the woman said. “Yes, that was really neat. I chose something else, too,” her companion said. I didn’t mean to be eavesdropping on their conversation, but they were sitting in the booth right behind me chatting quite loudly. My ears perk up when people talk about food and nutrition, too. I also had noticed the calories posted on the menu board. It certainly helped with side-by-side food comparisons as we stood in line waiting to place our order. In the future, restaurants with 20 or more locations may be required to post calories on their menus or menu boards, according to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed rules. Many chain restaurants already provide brochures or other material with nutritional information upon request, but this ruling would place nutritional information “front and center” for consumer viewing. Most food products carry a nutrition label for comparison purposes, which can help guide consumers as they shop in grocery stores. According to the FDA, American consumers, on average, get about one-third of their calories from food eaten away from home. This new rule would allow consumers to make informed choices about their foods in restaurants. Along with the calorie information on menu boards or menus, the FDA’s proposed rule also states that restaurants would list 2,000 daily calories as a reference point while pointing out that people’s daily needs vary. In addition to restaurants, vending machine operators with 20 or more locations also may need to post nutrition information in the future unless the nutrition information on the packages is visible. If you want to weigh in on the discussion, you can learn more by visiting the FDA website at http://www.fda.gov or post comments at http://www. regulations.gov. If you go to a restaurant without nutritional information available, you can use some other strategies to reduce your calorie intake and avoid waistline expansion. • Ask your server if smaller portions are available. Sometimes you can order a half-portion. Another option is to get an extra plate and share an entree with your dining companion. • Order a takeout box right away and pack away part of your food before you begin to eat. People tend to eat what is placed in front of them, so “out of sight, out of mouth.” • Choose grilled, baked, steamed or stir-fried foods instead of fried. • To reduce calories and fat, choose marinara or other tomato-based sauces instead of cream sauces. • Order your salad dressings and other sauces on the side. Try dipping the tines of your fork into the sauce first, then into the food. • If you can’t resist dessert, share it. Ask for two or more spoons or forks. • Drink ice water instead of beverages with calories. • Eat slowly. It takes at least 20 minutes for your brain to register that your stomach is full. Talk a lot and remember your mom’s rule: Don’t talk with your mouth full. This recipe is courtesy of Washington State University Clark County Extension. Baked Mozzarella Sticks are similar to the restaurant-style appetizer but lower in fat and calories. Baked Mozzarella Sticks 1 (12-ounce) package reduced-fat mozzarella string cheese 1 egg 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 8 Tbsp. panko (Japanese) breadcrumbs 1/2 c. prepared spaghetti sauce, warmed (optional) Position rack in upper-third of oven and preheat oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with cooking spray. Remove cheese from packaging and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk egg until foamy. In a small nonstick skillet, mix Italian seasoning with breadcrumbs and place over medium heat. Cook and stir breadcrumbs until lightly browned, about five minutes. Dip one piece of string cheese in egg until coated and then into toasted breadcrumbs, coating completely. Redip the string cheese in egg and again into the breadcrumbs, if desired. Place on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining string cheese and place on baking sheet 1 1/2 inches apart. Spray string cheese lightly with cooking spray. Bake five to six minutes until heated through. Note: The cheese may melt slightly and lose shape. Simply press it back into place. Serve immediately. Pair with warmed spaghetti sauce as a dip.


Beyond the bloom

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR It’s easy to enjoy the bright yellow flowers opening on the bare branches of forsythia that signal the start of spring. Yet the plant is hardly noticed for the other 50 weeks of the year because it has very limited ornamental value beyond its bloom. Unfortunately, many landscape plant choices are made based on one characteristic – the flower – despite its shortterm effect. The plant currently in bloom in the landscape is usually the top seller in the nursery. However, plants have a wide range of interesting characteristics to offer that deserve more attention. Some characteristics are as bold as a floral display, such as fall color, while others are much more subtle. These subtle traits are often much longer lasting, making them more valuable in creating an appealing full-season landscape. So when selecting plants, look for those that offer some of the following: • Unique texture. Any plant part can add interest with an unusual texture. Narrow leaves (Fine Line® buckthorn), flaky bark (river birch) and fluffy seed heads (many ornamental grasses) are just a few examples. • Summer leaf color. Unusual and bold foliage color and variegation can add interest, yet it’s easy to go overboard (and many do). Instead, use them sparingly and rely more on subtle variations of green. • Fall leaf color. The fall colors in the landscape often put on a better show than spring blooms. And it’s more than trees – many shrubs, grasses and even perennials offer an extra shot of autumn beauty. • Colorful fruits. Although the crabapple is often selected because of its flower, many varieties put on an underappreciated colorful, and longer lasting, fruit display. Other great choices for their colorful fruits are viburnums, chokeberry and hawthorn. A tangent appeal is the wildlife attracted by the fruits. • Fragrance. To those of us with a keen sense of smell, flowers that offer a pleasant fragrance greatly enhance the landscape experience. Koreanspice viburnum, sweet autumn clematis and Russian olive are a few of my favorites. • Movement. Plants that move with the breeze, like flowing grasses and rustling cottonwood leaves, add another layer of appeal to the landscape. • Winter interest. Many of the above traits can increase the attractiveness of the winter landscape. Also look for stem/bark color (red dogwood, sycamore), form (pagoda dogwood, bur oak) and seed heads (upright sedum, grasses). Plants that display attractive characteristics for several months of the year are called multi-season interest plants. These plants do more for your landscape, making it more interesting and dynamic as the seasons pass. You simply get more bang for your buck from multi-season contributors. It just makes good sense to use these instead of single season plants, especially if you have limited space to work with. Although there are many multi-season interest plants to choose from, here are a few to consider: • London planetree. A large tree with wonderful, mottled, olive green to creamy white bark that is an eye-catcher all year long. Also has large, attractive leaves and persistent globe shaped seed clusters. • Viburnum. There’s a great variety of medium to large shrubs and small trees to choose from in this group. Most have a spring flower (some very fragrant), red to blue fruit, fall leaf color and nice form. • Dogwood. Another genus of plants with many options, from shrubs to small trees. All have some or most of the following: spring flower, fruit (white, red or bluish black), fall leaf color and winter stem color. • Ornamental grasses. A wide range of textures, subtle colors and seed heads make grasses effective nearly year-round. • Sedum. Perennial groundcover and upright versions have attractive foliage in interesting colors that look good throughout the growing season. Most have late summer to fall flowers and the spent blossoms add winter interest. Flowers in the landscape are wonderful, but their effect is fleeting. The plant’s remaining characteristics (good or bad) are what you will have the rest of the year so it’s helpful to factor these traits into plant selection. ##### Some intestinal viruses can remain in the air after you defecate and flush the toilet, and can cause infection if inhaled or swallowed. ##### Almost 99 percent of imported food is never inspected by the FDA or USDA, the two agencies responsible for protecting Americans from tainted products.

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1988 Ford L9000 Cummins 855 Big Cam, 7 speed...................$5500 2001 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 4x4 extended cab, automatic......$5500

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International 806 tractor, low hours...............$6000 John Deere 435 baler, low hours, always stored in shed.............................................................$6000 Phone (406) 367-5597, leave message, Glasgow, Montana

2012 Chevrolet Traverse 2LT, AM/ FM/CD/XM, OnStar, Bluetooth, DVD, 7 passenger, heated seats, remote start, sunroof, rear camera. Tag #12U59............$35,495

2012 Chevrolet Suburban LT, AM/ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT regular cab 4x4, automatic, 5.3L, FM/CD, OnStar, Bluetooth, dual AM/FM/CD, tow package, trailer screen DVD, heated front & secbrake controller, tow mirrors, ond row seats, sunroof, remote block heater. Tag #13T26..... Call start. Tag #12U63. Asking Price. ......................................$43,995

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2010 Ford Fusion SE, AM/FM/ CD, power seat, sunroof. Tag #12C15A.......................$14,995

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2012 Chevrolet Malibu LT, AM/ FM/CD/XM, OnStar, Bluetooth, remote start. Tag #13U16........... ......................................$16,995

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2005 Chevrolet SSR LS2, 6.0L V8, automatic, AM/FM/6 CD/Bose, heated leather, hardtop convertible, side steps, tow package. Tag #13C04A.......................$32,000

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2007 Ford Freestyle SEL, AM/FM/6 CD, leather seats, 8 passenger. Tag #12T133B...............$10,495

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Terrorism stressful for adults

By NDSU Extension Service While the bombing attack in Boston can be stressful for children, it also can affect adults, according to Sean Brotherson, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension family science specialist. “It is likely that for some time, many adults may find themselves dealing with increased anxiety, sleep challenges, more fatigue, restless feelings or irritation, added physical concerns or feelings of loss and sadness,” Brotherson says. “This comes from the increased levels of stress and a decreased state of emotional and physical security. Adults will be dealing with peripheral effects of Monday’s attacks that include grief for those who were killed or injured, concern about security conditions and the intense media coverage after the attack.” Brotherson says there are some things to remember when dealing with the increased stress resulting from the bombing. • Accept the reality of increased levels of stress and take steps to adjust as needed. If you know that news media coverage will continue to be intense during the next few weeks, perhaps reduce your consumption of television, radio, newspapers or other media to keep stress levels down. • Understand the emotions that you feel in response to the attack and the stress that is associated with it. It is entirely normal to feel the strong emotions of sadness, anger, frustration and empathy as a response to the attacks on fellow citizens. Allow yourself to feel and even express these emotions to others in ways that are appropriate. It will help you process how you are feeling. • Pay attention to how your stress level is affecting your attitudes and responses to others. Often stress leads to being more tired, irritable or impatient, so you may need to be careful in how you interact with others or the situations in which you put yourself. • Recognize that stress results not only from the occurrence of the actual tragedy and associated feelings but also from anxiety about other possible attacks or the security of fellow citizens. Talk openly with a spouse, parent other family members or friends if you feel anxious or angry about security or the possibility of further attacks. Sharing your feelings will help you gain a sense of perspective and control of your life. • Take time to engage in activities that let you relax and resume a normal pace of life. This may include conversation time with a friend or family member, going out to dinner or watching a movie with family or friends. • Participate in opportunities to express your feelings associated with the terrorist attack. Such opportunities may include attending a memorial service, displaying a flag, making a donation, providing community service or engaging in other appropriate remembrance activities. • Engage in activities that you feel provide opportunities for you to relieve your feelings of stress. Different strategies help us manage our feelings and calm our emotions when under high levels of stress. Identify what works for you. Suggestions include walking or exercising, listening to music, engaging in prayer or meditation, talking to a close friend or taking occasional short breaks from work or other intense activities. • Avoid patterns of stress relief that may become problematic. These may include excessive drinking, misuse of drugs, overeating high-calorie foods, obsessive viewing of news reports, extreme displays of anger, withdrawal or personal isolation or attempts to harm or mistreat others. • Get plenty of sleep and eat healthful foods. Stress drains a person’s energy and makes it more difficult for a person to function well physically and emotionally. Good sleep patterns and nutritious eating habits help provide the energy reserves that are needed to deal effectively with added levels of stress. Encourage others in your family who may be feeling added stress to do the same. • Slow down and express appreciation for the positive things in your life. Find hope in the kindness shared by a neighbor. Share happiness in the affectionate touch of a family member or the laughter of a child. Kindle love in the expression of a caring word or gesture. “Each of us should be aware that the events occurring in Boston will leave us affected as individuals and as a nation,” Brotherson says. “The stress and anxiety that have come upon us and will continue for a time are real. However, we should strive to replace fear with faith in the future and in one another.” For additional information about coping with anxiety or stress, go to http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/familyscience/terrorism. You can contact Brotherson at (701) 231-6143, sean. brotherson@ndsu.edu; Kim Bushaw at (701) 231-7450, kim. bushaw@ndsu.edu; or your county Extension office.


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MISCELLANEOUS

2008 Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle, 1828 miles. Tag #TomA0912..............$6500 100 gallon enclosed pickup fuel tank with tool box and electric fuel pump. Tag #JasonB0512........................................................................................$2500 1980 Winnebago motor home, generator, hot water tank, shower, furnace has 360 Chrysler motor and is an automatic on, shows 30,000 miles. Tag #Keith D1112...................................................................................................$3000 Shaver HD8 post pounder with 3-point mount. Tag #TonyV0812. Floor cherry picker. Tag #Hug0113................................................................$350 Motor mount on wheels. Tag #Hug0113........................................................$200 6-15x7 chrome wheels. Tag #Hug0113....................................................$100 ea. 3-15” 5-hole steel wheels. Tag #Hug0113..................................................$25 ea. Honda Big Red 3 wheeler. Tag #Bett1212....................................................$700 Shaver 36” stump grinder. Tag #JereL1212.................................................$3750 Rugby 8-ft.x12-ft. dump box off Kodiak truck, excellent shape. Tag #JasonB0512..............................................................................................$4500 New Shaver & Ezee-On pounders. Generator set, 1.5 KW, Kubota engine, 120/240/480 volts.Tag #ALD0911..$13,500 Concrete culverts in 13-ft. lengths, discounted. Tag #GlenH0712 Meyers pull type ditcher. Tag #MonteF0811..................................................$950 1982 Valmar 240 hydraulic drive, on homemade cart. Tag #HerbK0912. Valmar 240 pull type Fargo applicator. Tag #DarylG0812. Detroit 6V92 diesel engine for irrigation pump, 500 gallon tank, motor rebuilt. Tag #VRaines0109......................................................................................$6000 Mini trucks for sale. Tag #CBass0212

New Danuser G2040 3-pt. digger. SWATHERS & MOWER CONDITIONERS

Massey 36 swather with 14-ft. header. Tag #Berth0313. Massey 36 18-ft. swather, set up to clip CRP. Tag #Berth0313. Versatile 400 swather with 20-ft. DSA header. Tag #Berth0313. 1988 Hesston 8100 windrower with 25-ft. draper header and 14-ft. hay header. Tag #Ace0313. 1988 Hesston 8100 swather with 25-ft. shiftable header pickup reel, 14-ft. auger header. Tag #Ace0113........................................................................$35,000 1990 Westward swather with 25-ft. double swath header, pickup reel, 1573 hours. Tag #GordS1212.....................................................................$18,000 1992 Hesston 8100 swather, 30-ft DSA header with pickup header. Tag #HerbK1012.......................................................................................$31,000 John Deere 890 14-ft. hay header to fit on JD 4890 swather. Tag #HLake0912. New Holland 16-ft. hay header with 9030 bidirectional adapter. Tag EarlC0812. Versatile 24-ft. header for bidirectional. Tag #EarlC0812. New Holland 1116H hay header, 276 Versatile tractor adapter. Tag #Russ0812. 2006 John Deere 4895 swather, 36-ft. Honey Bee header with pickup reel, double sickle, 1000 hours. Tag #DanD1112.....................................$120,000 Massey 35 pull type swather, excellent shape, extra parts. Tag #Hug1112...$1900 John Deere 240 14-ft. moco. Tag #RWard1112. New Holland 1116 swather with 14-ft header. Tag #RayM1012 1976 Versatile 400 swather with 20-ft. DSA header. Tag #BerthaJ0912. Versatile 400 swather with 20-ft. DSA header. Tag #RWinko0912..............$4000 Massey-Ferguson 75 25-ft. pull type swather. Tag #WarrenW0812. International 5000 swather with 16-ft. hay header, new rebuilt engine. Tag #SteveFair0812............................................................................................$5500 Versatile 400 swather, 20-ft. header. Tag #TomP0512 Versatile 400 swather with 20-ft. DSA header. Tag #RWinko0911..............$4000 Versatile 4400 swather, 22-ft. header, DSA, pickup reel. Tag #GeneM0711 Versatile 4400 swather with 22-ft. DSA header, cab, air. Tag #DickU0810..$6500 Versatile 4018 18-ft. draper header, fits Versatile bidirectional tractors. Tag #SmtCrk1009................................................................................................$3500 John Deere 1380 pull-type swather with 14-ft. header. Tag #DTribbey0209. New Holland 460 9-ft. haybine. Tag #CStrat0809.......................................$2900

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2009 Massey-Ferguson 1841 twine tie centerline baler. Tag #ReidH0313.......... . .........................................................................................................$16,500 Hesston 5585 round baler, twine tie. Tag #PaulB0313................................$3500 Massey baler. Tag #JPrin1212......................................................................$600 New Holland 688 net wrap baler. Tag #RalJ1112....................................$16,000 Case IH RBX562 round baler, new wrap, low bale count. Tag #NorthF1012......... . .........................................................................................................$28,000 New Holland 570 pto square baler in good shape. Tag #Hug10912...........$4500 New Holland 273 PTO baler in excellent shape. Tag #TonyV0812.............$3500 New Holland 660 round baler, twine tie and Bale Command. Tag #JessK0812. McKee round baler. Tag #Johnh0512..........................................................$2500 Farmhand 8 bale clamp. Tag #JohnH0512.................................................$1500

New H&S 16-wheel rakes in Stock New Twin Star rake in Stock 2WD & 4WD TRACTORS

Versatile 145 4WD tractor. Tag #MonteF0811............................................$4500 Allis-Chalmers WD45 tractor, 3-point, 540 PTO. Tag #RWinko0912..........$2900 Versatile 145 tractor for parts. Tag #Bett1212.............................................$1500 John Deere 5010-20 2WD tractor with loader, no PTO. Tag #DanR1112..$4500 1950 Oliver tractor, Detroit diesel. Tag #DickU0512....................................$7500

Call for your SPRAYER AND SPREADER NEEDS!! BALE MOVERS

New Holland Super 1049 bale wagon, auto tie, tires are good, bale push offs are straight. Tag #Berth0313. New Holland Super 1049 bale wagon. Tag #KevinM1012.......................$18,500 New Holland 1047 3 wide bale wagon, 6 cyl gas engine. Tag #KevM0412 New Holland 1048 balewagon. Tag #JessK0811........................................$8500 New Holland 1002 pull type bale wagon. Tag #BrandtH0612. New Holland 1068 bale wagon, 460 gas engine. Tag #Chand0612........$26,000 New Holland 1068 bale wagon. Tag #Cham0712....................................$25,000

MISC. HAY TOOLS

2008 New Holland HT154 16-wheel rake, excellent condition. Tag #Ace0113..... . .........................................................................................................$13,000 Used 6-ft. 3-point rotary mower, used very little. Tag #RickW1212................$900 Mohawk 7-ft. 3-point rotary mower. Tag #ANF1112. Tebben 5-ft. rotary mower, 3 point, used. Tag #DonS0612.........................$1500 John Deere 360 3 point flail mower. Tag #GeneM0711

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NEW ITEMS 3-John Deere 9350 hoe drills, 10-ft. with 7” spacing, rubber capped 11/2” packers, seed and fertilizer boxes. Tag #JeffH0513........................ $2100 1987 Freightliner truck with 855 Cummins 400 Big Cam, 9 speed transmission with 19-ft. Morlang manure spreader, one new floor chain. Tag #JeffH0513................................................................................... $28,000 1973 Chevrolet C60 2-ton truck with 427 gas engine, tandem axle, potato box, 13 speed transmission. Tag #JeffH0513............................... $10,000 1980 Chevrolet C60 truck, custom made grain tender with 300 bushel tanks, 46,790 miles. Tag #GaryY0513.................................................... $12,000 John Deere 70 tractor with wide front, pony motor. Tag #JeffH0513. John Deere 720 tractor with wide front, pony motor. Tag #JeffH0513. John Deere 730 tractor, single front wheel, electric start. Tag #JeffH0513. Versatile 300 4WD tractor with Leon 808 loader, PTO, 3-point hitch. A working classic tractor. Tag #JeffH0513. Flexi-Coil 820 41-ft. plow, 12” spacing, 1720 air tank, System 75 coil packer. Tag #RogW0513.......................................................................... $40,000 Flexi-Coil 820 60-ft. plow with 2320 air tank. Tag #RogW0513.......... $59,000 Flexi-Coil 820 52-ft. plow. Tag #RogW0513....................................... $39,000 MacDon 9300 swather, 14-ft. hay head, 4900 hours. Tag #Kurt0513...$28,500 MacDon 9200 swather, 18-ft. multi crop header. Tag #ReeceP0513...$32,000 Athey force feed loader and conveyor, used in cement batch plant. Tag #Shane0513. Avco hydraulic water pump. Will produce over 500 gallons of water per minute. Used on oil rig. Pallets. Tag #Shane0513.................................................................... $.50 ea. Homemade portable hydraulic power unit with 60-ft. 11/2” hydraulic hose with Waukesa engine. Tag #Shane0513. Acco Wright 10-ton overhead crane with 8 assembly beams. Tag #Shane0513................................................................................. $15,000 1979 Kato skid mount light plant with Detroit 271 engine. Mounted on homemade trailer. Tag #Shane0513. 1980 John Deere 4440 2WD tractor with loader, dual 540/1000 PTO, no 3-point, cab, air, heat. Tag PatW0513. 1985 John Deere 8650 4WD, no PTO. Tag #PatW0513. 1996 Caterpillar D8R crawler dozer, rebuilt engine, new rebuilt transmission, final drive, 70% undercarriage, 4 barrel ripper. Tag #Riley0513....$190,000 Parkers Berg Air Balance pump. Tag #Shane0513. 2002 Cat 160H motor grader, 14-ft. blade, 3 shank ripper, 5280 hours. Tag #Riley0513................................................................................. $170,000 1998 New Holland 664 round baler with net and twine.Tag #Ker0513......$8500 Case 580 tractor/loader/backhoe, cab, 16.9x24 rear tires, 11L16.9 front tires, 2214 hours. Tag #DanG0513. Cat D4 5T dozer with Cat 4A blade, one set of hydraulic remotes. Tag #DanH0513. International F706 gas tractor with Leon 636 loader, dual PTO, 3-point, 4599 hours. Tag #JoeOld0513. Lincoln Weldan stick welder powered with Onan gas engine, 130-115 volts. Tag #JoeOld0513. Buckner 2 horse trailer, all lights work. Tag #JoeOld0513. 2 lever cable winch, PTO drive, fits 2 ton truck. Tag #Shane0513. 1974 Mono 40-ft. dry van with wood working tools, saws, drill press, ban saws. Tag #DMitch0513.................................................................. $6000 John Deere 4650 2WD tractor, front weights, light bar on front, 7800 hours, PTO. Tag #WayneF0513............................................................... $28,500 2010 Summers 45-ft. land roller, 600 acres use. Tag #MilesT0513... $40,000 Vicon 30-ft. sprayer, 3-point, 240 gallon, used very little. Tag #RogF0513. Far-go 3-point spreader. Tag #RogF0513. 2012 John Deere skid steer with loader, cab, heat, EH controls, 109 hours. Tag #Wayne0513......................................................................... $35,000 2010 John Deere 318D skid steer, cab, heat, air, 2 speed, high pressure auxiliary hydraulics. Tag #Wayne013............................................ $27,000 Used Lambordine engine off 1502 tank. Tag #BrandtH0513............... $1950 Lely 3-point fertilizer spreader. Tag #Brandt0513. Case 1066 excavator. 10-ft. 6-way hydraulic blade. Tag #DaveA0513....................................... $3900 Haybuster 2655 bale processor. Bought last year and not used. Tag #Dave A0513........................................................................................... $21,000 10-ft. 3-point aerator. Tag #DaveA0513.................................................. $4800 3-point rock rake. Tag #DaveA0513......................................................... $400 Case 1088 excavator, rebuilt swing motor, good tracks and hydraulic thumb. Tag #RogWa0513. 30 or more rubber packers for John Deere 9450 drills. Tag #ANF0513. 1985 John Deere 2750 4WD tractor, 9900 hours. Tag #DaveA0513. 2-1979 Ford C700 single axle trucks,16-ft. grain box and hoist, 5/2 speed transmission, 429 gas engine, good shape. Tag #BradA0513.$11,000 ea. 1969 Kenworth conventional truck, sleeper, 400 Cummins, 40,000 miles on in-frame overhaul, 13 speed Fuller transmission. Tag #DaveH0513.$9000 1991 GMC Top Kick flatbed truck with 6 speed, 35,441 miles. Tag #BillD0513.................................................................................... $12,500 1980 Case 450 dozer with ripper, 6528 hours. Tag #BillD0513.......... $15,500 Kuhn rake. Tag #DeanD0513. 14-ft. cultipacker. Tag #DeanD0513. New Holland 1048 2 wide bale wagon. Tag #DeanD0513. 2 reversible 4 bottom plows. Tag #DeanD0513. 2000 Kenworth T800 truck, N14 Cummins, 10 speed, jake brake, flat top sleeper, new bearings in engine and more. Tag #JR0513............ $30,500 1991 Kenworth T600 dump truck, L10 Cummins, 13 speed, lift axle, nice truck. Tag #JR0513....................................................................... $27,000 1996 R-Way Quad gravel trailer, super singles, totally rebuilt, blasted, painted. Tag #JR0513.......................................................................... $28,000 Big A 2500 sprayer, 60-ft. booms with wind screens, Cat 2308 engine. Tag #JR0513....................................................................................... $15,000 Case 730 30-ft. pull type windrower, good shape. Tag #WHjar0513. 8000 gallon diesel tank on skids. Tag #WHjar0513. John Deere 235 30-ft. disc with 22” pans. Tag #DarylV0513............. $16,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 33-ft. air seeder with 12” spacing, 2320 tank. Tag #DarylV0513................................................................................ $40,000 Concord 48-ft. air seeder, 12” spacing, 3000 tow behind tank, new hoses and tires, rebuilt diesel engine drive. Tag #PatW0513.................. $39,000 1992 John Deere 9600 combine, Big Top, yield and moisture tester, single hookup, comes with 930 straight cut header. Tag #PatW0513..... $49,500 New Noble windrower with 26-ft. triple delivery header, Perkins engine, new canvas, only 480 hours. Tag #PatW0513..................................... $23,000 1976 Versatile 750 tractor, 18.4x38 tires, Atom Jet hydraulics for air seeder. Tag #BobC0513. International 8500 30-ft. air seeder with steel pakcers, 7” spacing, holds 2 ton fertilizer and 90 bushels of seed. Tag #BobC0513. Case IH 810 pickup header. 1974 Chevrolet C60 2 ton single axle truck with 17-ft. box and hoist, no tarp. Tag #BobC0513. Ford 600 truck, 18-ft. box and hoist. 9.00 tires. Tag #BobC0513. 1950 Studebaker 11/2-ton truck with 12-ft. box and hoist, 8.25 tires. Tag #BobC0513.

NEW ITEMS Kwik Kleen grain cleaner, used very little. Tag #MikeR0513................. $7000 1974 Steiger Tiger II 4WD tractor. Tag # DickU0513......................... $25,000 1979 Allis-Chalmers 8550 4WD tractor with PTO. Tag #DickU0513...$15,000 1950 Oliver tractor with Detroit diesel. Tag #DickU0513....................... $7500 1976 John Deere 9350 drills, 40-ft. with rubber packers, Acra-Plant points. Tag #DickU0513.............................................................................. $5000 1979 John Deere 9350 drills, 40-ft. with packer wheels, 12” spacing and Acra-Plant points. Tag #DickU0513................................................. $5000 1967 Anderson 30-ft. plow. Tag #DickU0513........................................ $3000 1969 Glenco 38-ft. plow. Tag #DickU0513............................................. $4000 1974 Anderson 32-ft. plow. Tag #DickU0513........................................ $3500 1980 Model 505 42-ft. plow with 11/4” shanks. Tag #DickU0513............. $6500 1969 Terex T3 scraper. Tag #DickU0513............................................ $15,000 1985 Kenworth cabover, new engine, 9 speed Fuller transmission. Tag #DickU0513................................................................................. $13,500 1969 Timpte 40-ft. grain trailer. Tag #DickU0513................................... $8000 1976 Donahue 42-ft. drill trailer. Tag #DickU0513................................. $4000 1985 Viking 400 bushel pup trailer. Tag #DickU0513............................ $8000 2500 gallon water trailer with 4 compartments. Tag #DickU0513.......... $2500 Western 1/4-mile 4” wheel line. Tag #HClark0513.................................. $4500 International 24-ft. vibra shank plow. Tag #HClark0513. New pasture harrows. Tag #Hug0513.................................. $179 per section New Farm King rototillers. Tag #Hug0513. Batco 155 55-ft belt conveyor, 15” belt. Tag #GMiller0513. Big A 2500 sprayer, almost new tires, good engine. Ready to go to work. Tag #JR0513....................................................................................... $22,000 1998 New Holland 664 round baler with net wrap. Tag #KerryS0513... $8500 1995 GMC 2-ton truck, 350 engine, custom built 2 compartment tender box, 26,000 miles. Tag #GaryY0513.................................................... $12,000 Rugby 8-ft.x12-ft. dump box off Kodiak truck, excellent shape. Tag #JasonB0513........................................................................................ $4500 100 gallon enclosed pickup fuel tank with tool Box, electric fuel pump. Tag #JasonB0513.................................................................................. $2500 MacDon 821 adapter for MacDon hay header to fit 9030 bidirectional. Tag #TimV0513. Engine end 3-point hitch and PTO for 9030 bidirectional. Tag #RogW0513.... . ...................................................................................................... $3800 John Deere 8400 track tractor, 3-point, 1000 PTO, Green Star ready. Tag #BarryH0513. Kinze grain cart, 1000 PTO, tandem axle. Tag #BarryH0513. 1992 John Deere 9600 combine, yield monitor, 2400 hours. Tag #PatW0513.................................................................................. $55,000 Dodge white and silver single wheel pickup box. Tag #JP0513. Dodge dually white pickup box. Tag #JP0513....................................... $1800 1957 International truck with heavy duty 14-ft. box with high sides. Tag #PaulT0513. 1952 Chevrolet 2-ton truck with 14-ft. grain box. Tag #PaulT0513. Yearling bulls for sale. Tag #PaulT0513. Versatile 400 swather with 20-ft. header. Tag #TomP0513. Versatile 2400 24-ft. draper header to fit bidirectional tractor................. $500 Westfield tailgate auger with hydraulic hose. Tag #KerryC0513............. $350 GT tailgate auger with hydraulic valve. Tag #KerryC0513........................ $400 Pickup sprayer with 200 gallon tank, 5 hp engine, pump is froze up. Tag #KerryC0513............................................................................................ $250 McKee round baler. Tag #JohnH0513................................................... $2500 Drill fill. Tag #JohnH0513......................................................................... $300 Farmland 8-bale clamp. Tag #JohnH0513............................................ $1500 Allis-Chalmers N7 combine with 30-ft. header and 13-ft. pickup header. Tag #JohnH0513.................................................................................... $8500 MK Distributors drill fill.Tag #JohnH0513............................................... $350 Right hand calf table. Tag #JohnH0513................................................... $500 CMC Cement mixer truck with 9-yard capacity barrel. Tag #RonD0513. Modern 6-ft. 3-point rotary mower. Tag #CraigL0513.............................. $750 Ferguson 8-ft. 3-point tool bar. Tag #CraigL0513.................................... $600 8-ft. box blade. Tag #CraigL0513.............................................................. $550 Ford 515 3-point sickle mower. Tag #CraigL0513................................. $1200 8-ft. bucket for JCB loader, excellent shape. Tag #CraigL0513.............. $1500 Saddle with bridle. Tag #CraigL0513....................................................... $650 Black saddle with bridle. Tag #CraigL0513.............................................. $300 Brown saddle with bridle. Tag #CraigL0513............................................. $600 Saddle with bridle. Tag #CraigL0513....................................................... $300 Northern Pike mounted fish. Tag #CraigL0513...................................... $300 Wright chain saw with 18” cutter bar. Tag #CraigL0513.......................... $400 John Deere chain saw with 26” bar. Tag #CraigL0513............................ $600 1977 Yamaha 80 motorcycle with new engine and transmission. Tag #CraigL0513................................................................................... $1800 Northern Pike full mount fish. Tag #CraigL0513..................................... $800 Northern Pike full mount fish. Tag #CraigL0513..................................... $900 Walleye full mount fish. Tag #CraigL0513............................................... $500 Northern Pike mounted fish. Tag #CraigL0513...................................... $700 Fuel stand. Tag #CraigL0513................................................................... $100 300 gallon fuel tank with stand. Tag #CraigL0513................................... $500 500 gallon fuel tank with stand. Tag #CraigL0513................................... $600 100 gallon water tank. Tag #CraigL0513................................................ $1000 Homemade triple axle 24-ft. trailer with beavertail, 25/16” ball. Tag #CraigL0513................................................................................... $3500 1995 Monte Carlo 2-door sedan, 160,000 miles, automatic. Tag #CraigL0513................................................................................... $3500 Ford Ferguson 2-bottom moldboard plow. Tag #CraigL0513................. $900 Brillion 6-ft. coulter packer. Tag #CraigL0513......................................... $900 2-Brillion 4-ft. coulter packers. Tag #CraigL0513.............................. $600 ea. John Deere 2-drill hitch. Tag #CraigL0513.............................................. $300 Ford 8-ft. 3-point tandem disc. Tag #CraigL0513................................... $1500 Heavy duty 3-point tandem disc. Tag #CraigL0513................................. $500 Nearly new skid steer 6-ft. loader bucket. Tag #CraigL0513.................. $1200 4-ft. skid steer loader bucket. Tag #CraigL0513....................................... $600 Land Pride RB3596 9-ft. manual angle and tilt blade. Like new. Tag #CraigL0513................................................................................... $2500 1989 Wilderness 16-ft. camp trailer, sleeps 8, self-contained, tandem axle. Tag #CraigL0513............................................................................. $2500 1968 Ford 550 tractor/loader/backhoe, 3 cylinder diesel, 5200 hours. Tag #CraigL0513................................................................................ $17,000 Homemade enclosed ATV trailer, 6-ft. x 8-ft. Tag #CraigL0513.............. $2800 1981 Ford F250 XL with reconditioned 351 engine, 1000 miles on overhaul, automatic, new tires, 1987 Wilderness 11.5-ft. camper, self-contained, sleeps 6. Tag #CraigL0513.............................................................. $8500 2002 Chevrolet heavy duty 3/4-ton 4x4 extended cab pickup, automatic, tires are good, 160,000 miles. Tag #CraigL0513.................................. $10,000 2-1991 Oldsmobile Bravado SUVs, new tires, 4-door, all wheel drive, automatic, 175,000 miles. Tag #CraigL0513.......................................... $3500 1999 Cadillac Escalade, new catalytic converter, good tires 140,000 miles. Tag #CraigL0513............................................................................. $8500 1991 Chevrolet 1500 heavy duty 1/2-ton pickup, extended cab, rebuilt 5 speed transmission, new clutch, 205,000 miles. Tag #CraigL0513..$4000 New Twin Star 2030 G2 30-ft. hydraulic basket rake. Tag #Hug0513..$36,000 New H&S 16-wheel rake. MacDon 9200 swather, 18-ft. multi crop header. Tag #ReeceP0513.. $35,000 MacDon 9300 swather with 18-ft. multi crop header. Tag #ReeceP0513........ . ................................................................................................... $38,000 2004 New Holland TV 145 bidirectional tractor with PTO both ends, no 3-point, 7614 loader and grapple, 3100 hours. Tag #Titan0513... $65,000 John Deere 8650 4WD tractor. Tag #PatW0513. New Danuser G20/40 post hole digger with 9” and 12” auger. Tag #Hug0513....................................................................................... $1950 2011 Ezee-On 1400 post pounder for skid steer mount. Tag #Hug0513. New Danuser SM40 hammer for skid steer. Tag #Hug0513................. $7800 New Danuser 48” pallet fork for skid steer loader. Tag #Hug0513........... $870 2-Work harnesses for work horses. Tag #CraigL0513............................. $400 Onan gen set, 4 outlets. Tag #Shane0513.


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By NDSU Extension Service taping material. Don’t use duct tape because Have a plan to “shelter in place” if roads it is not waterproof. become impassable, says Ken Hellevang, • If your septic system’s drain field may be a North Dakota State University (NDSU) flooded or saturated, plug all basement drains Extension Service agricultural engineer and and drastically reduce water use in the house. flood expert. The shelter should have everyDon’t run water from a basement sump pump thing needed, such as communication devices, into the septic system or let water from roof food, water, electricity, fuel, medical kit and gutters or the sump pump discharge into the emergency transportation. drain field. Hellevang also has this advice: • Plug floor drains if flooding is occurring • Assemble supplies, such as water and next to the house because water can flow back food, that don’t require refrigeration or cookthrough the septic system. Unbolt toilets from ing. Have a battery-powered flashlight and the floor and plug the outlet pipe, shower radio, plus extra batteries in case the electricdrains, washing machine and basement sink ity goes off. drain. • Have an emergency power source such • Move machinery, feed, grain, fuel and as a standby generator. This is critical if you agricultural chemicals, such as pesticides and have livestock confinement buildings that herbicides, to higher ground. need ventilation. • Move motors and portable electric equip• Move or prepare to move important ment to a dry location if possible. documents. • Anchor fuel and other tanks to keep them • Take steps to reduce the chance of confrom moving with the floodwaters. Floating taminants entering your well. If the well propane tanks are a common problem during likely will be affected by the flood, turn off floods. Identify large tanks with your name the electrical power to the well and seal it by and address so they can be returned if they installing a watertight cap or cover. If you become displaced. don’t have time to install a watertight cap, • Determine whether underground tanks cover the top of the well with heavy plastic are engineered to keep them from lifting out sheeting and secure it with electrical or strapof the ground if the contents are lighter than ping tape or some other type of waterproof water. • Turn off electrical power to all buildings that could flood. • Keep an inventory of livestock and property such as machinery and equipment. Also, prepare a list of hazardous or potentially hazardous substances. • Move livestock to higher ground and be sure you have access to feed. • If you have dairy cattle, develop plans for moving your cows to temporary milking facilities and learn about emergency milk pick-up services Free Form’s Generation II liquid tank is the perfect solution for available in your area. eliminating algae formation in water tanks. The UV light blocking • Place riprap on the banks black interior coupled with the light reflecting white exterior give of earthen manure storage arthe Generation II tank many advantages over conventional tanks. eas where flowing water may By reflecting the UV rays the exterior of the tank and it’s contents erode berms. remain cool, this also prevents loss of strength that often caused “Also develop an evacuablack tanks to buckle when fastened to trucks. tion plan and a kit containing medicine, money, documents and other items that can be grabbed during an emergency evacuation,” Hellevang says. “These items could be missed in the chaos of an evacuation if not prepared in advance.”

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##### A stubborn old fellow has been hard of hearing for a number of years, and his family had given up on him ever consenting to getting hearing aids. Finally, however, he went to the doctor alone, and the doctor was successful in fitting him with a set of hearing aids that allowed the gentleman to hear at nearly 100 percent again, He went back a month later to report to his doctor how pleased he was, and the doctor replied, “Your family must be delighted that you have your hearing back again.” The gentleman laughed and said, “Oh, I haven’t breathed a word about it yet. I just sit around and listen to their conversations. I’ve changed my will three times already!”


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Say you saw it in the Trader’s Dispatch

50-Ton Crane

Poultry group names honorees, announces scholarships

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR Nebraska Poultry Industries has anworked the last few years at UNL as an nounced its Poultry Person of the Year and animal technician. – Fork Lifts – a new member of its Hall of Fame. Kreifels’ poultry interest began as a child – Winch Trucks – William J. Claybaugh of Carroll was through his family’s hatchery and 4-H. – Cherry Pickers – named to the hall of fame at the organizaHe produced a 4-H Poultry Showmanship 24-Hour Service tion’s annual convention and John Toney video that’s been used throughout the state of Lincoln was named Poultry Person of and nation and was assistant superintendent the Year. for 4-H poultry at the 2012 Nebraska State Also, Brett Kreifels of Lincoln received Fair. Kreifels also has given presentations Nebraska Poultry Industries’ Good Egg annually to the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Award. 434-5583 – Shelby Institute and has helped with youth tours of Nebraska Poultry Industries also elected poultry facilities at UNL. officers for several organizations and anNewly elected officers: nounced scholarships. • Nebraska Poultry Industries: Brent NelClaybaugh was born in Henderson and son, Manhattan, Kansas, president; Lowell lived in Ohio, Massachusetts and Iowa Ostrand, Wakefield, first vice president; before returning to Nebraska, where his Kendall Potter, Rising City, second vice family operates a half million-bird laying president; Jesus Lopez, Omaha, secretary hen operation that produces about 10 miltreasurer; Susan Joy, Lincoln, general 3 CNC Lathe Work with 81/2" spindle bore lion dozen eggs annually. Claybaugh has manager. ✓ Irrigation Pump Repair been a 32-year member of his county farm • Nebraska Egg Council: Ostrand, presi✓ Heavy Duty Industrial Machining and Repair bureau and has participated in a number of dent; Scott Kumm, McLean, vice president; ✓ Portable Line Boring ✓ Welding industry organizations. He also raises regNelson, secretary; Devin Kumm, Norfolk, ✓ Large Lathe and Mill Work istered polled Hereford cattle and operates treasurer; Joy, executive secretary. ✓ Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Machine Work a family feed mill and trucking operation. Nebraska Turkey Federation: Jim Meuret, Largest Capacity CNC Cylinder Boring Toney began working in his family’s Brunswick, president; Brian Bevans, Wadairy as a child in Kansas. 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Chemical trickery explored to help contain potato pest

By Jan Suszkiw, Agricultural Research Service The pale cyst nematode, Globodera pallida, is one bad roundworm. Unchecked, the pest burrows into potato roots to feed, obstructing nutrients and causing stunted growth, wilted leaves and other symptoms that can eventually kill the plant. Severe infestations can cause tuber yield losses of up to 80 percent. Now, however, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and cooperating scientists are evaluating new ways to control G. pallida using naturally occurring chemicals called egg-hatching factors. According to lead scientist Roy Navarre, with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS), the egg-hatching factors are actually chemicals exuded from the roots of potato and certain other solanaceous plants into surrounding soil. There, the chemicals stimulate G. pallida eggs to hatch. Normally, this helps ensure the survival of emerging juvenile nematodes. But Navarre’s approach calls for using the chemicals to “trick” the eggs into hatching when no potato plants are present, leaving juveniles without food or a host on which to reproduce. His investigations are part a broader, multi-pronged control effort involving researchers from state universities, other ARS labs, and other federal and state agriculture departments. G. pallida, a non-native species from Europe, was first detected in eastern Idaho in April 2006. To date, it’s been found in and confined to 17 infested fields representing 1,916 total acres in Idaho’s Bingham and Bonneville counties. Despite G. pallida’s limited geographic distribution, its presence in U.S. soils has had far-reaching impact: closed or limited export markets, devalued farmland, regulatory restrictions and other economic hardships. Fumigation is a key defense. However, the eggs are encased in cysts that can resist fumigation, according to Navarre, who works at the ARS Vegetable and Forage Crops Research Laboratory in Prosser, Washington. He is exploring two approaches to force the eggs to hatch in the absence of a host: amending the soil with purified forms of egg-hatching factors, and planting sticky nightshade as a “trap crop” whose roots exude the chemicals, but don’t support the nematode’s reproduction.

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If you have items you want advertised in the June 2013 issue THE VERY LATEST WE CAN ACCEPT THEM IS MAY 31, 2013.

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Help children deal with stress related to terrorism

By NDSU Extension Service • Establish and maintain consistent rouChildren are asking questions because tines that provide security and familiarity to they see adults absorbed in news media coverage of the bombing attacks in Boston. children. As much as possible, adults should They may hear parents discussing family or create and maintain some routines that chilfriends they know who live in the targeted dren can rely on for security. This might inareas. They also may see pictures in the clude a particular routine at lunch, nap time, newspaper, video on television or on the Indinner or bedtime. It might involve reading ternet. They want to know what this means stories each night, rough-and-tumble play for them, those they love and our nation, or playing family games. Use these times to so they often express concern and anxiety. build security and reassure children. “Parents and other adults play a sig• Help children express and cope with nificant role in helping children who are grief or feelings of loss. It is natural for dealing with stress,” says Sean Brotherson, children to feel a sense of loss. Allow the North Dakota State University Extension child to express his or her sadness or frustraService family science specialist. “Parents tions and acknowledge the reality of these and adults provide an example for children, feelings. act as a resource in helping children cope, • Develop a plan with children for acand give guidance and support in managtion to take in case of future problems or ing emotions. Trying to return to a normal stress. Children feel empowered if they routine after witnessing acts of terrorism know beforehand what might be done to can be difficult because some of the resultrespond to a safety concern. This may ining problems may last for weeks or longer. clude a home evacuation drill, knowledge However, parents and other adults need of contact information for safety experts or to be attentive to children’s needs in helpsimply greater understanding of potential ing them overcome fears or re-establish a concerns. Discuss such issues with children sense of security. Parents tend to set the and involve them in making plans that will atmosphere that will help children cope or aid in responding to future challenges. remain overly stressed.” • Involve children in service activities. It There are a variety of strategies that can be helpful to give children something to parents or other adults can use in helpdo in responding to stress. Children benefit ing children deal with stress. A variety of from feeling that they are making a conthese strategies are included in the NDSU tribution. Find an appropriate activity that Extension publication “Talking to Children children or youth can do to help contribute About Terrorism” at http://www.ag.ndsu. to or assist with responding to the events edu/familyscience/terrorism. that took place. Perhaps they can perform Specific strategies may include: a service activity for others in need or send • Hold the child and provide physical a message of support. comfort. Children naturally may seek the • Show an example of self-control and comfort and security that comes from being positive response to stress. Children learn held. Give children extra hugs, smiles and how to respond to stress by watching adults. hand-holding. Set aside time to sit next to Adults ought to set an example of selfa child, put your arm around him or her or control, maturity and positive resolution in hold him or her on your lap and talk with dealing with challenges. This will comfort the child about his or her feelings. children and create a secure atmosphere • Give your child verbal reassurance. It is for them. important for children to hear messages of “As adults care for children and help support. Remember to tell them often that them deal with stress and anxiety, they you love them, that everything will work also will find themselves more able to deal out and that you are taking care of them. constructively with the consequences of this • Be honest with the child about your feelevent,” Brotherson says. ings. It helps children to know that parents For additional information about how to may share some of their feelings. Answer help children cope with anxiety or stress, your child’s questions in a simple, straightcontact Brotherson at (701) 231-6143, sean. forward way. Share your own thoughts and brotherson@ndsu.edu; Kim Bushaw, (701) feelings as appropriate. 231-7450, kim.bushaw@ndsu.edu; or your • Ask your child to share his or her county Extension office. thoughts and feelings. Listen. Parents can help children by encouraging their expres##### sion of feelings and listening to them care  After creating heaven and earth, God fully. Ask them to tell you if they feel scared, created Adam and Eve. And the first thing angry or frustrated. Help them to realize he said to them was, “Don’t.” such feelings are normal and that they can “Don’t what?” Adam asked. be worked out. Ask them for their ideas on “Don’t eat the forbidden fruit,” God said. how they might help with family needs. “Forbidden fruit? We got forbidden fruit? • Children often express emotion and Hey, Eve! We got forbidden fruit!” deal with stressful situations through play “No way!” or expressive behavior. Ask the child to tell “Why?” you a story about the attack or help him or “Because I’m your Creator and I said her write about his or her feelings about it. so!” said God. Read it back to them and discuss it. You also A few minutes later, God saw the kids may have children draw pictures about the having an apple break, and he became experience and then ask the child about the very angry. “Didn’t I tell you not to eat that picture and what it means. fruit?” God asked. • Provide materials for a dramatic play “Uh-huh,” Adam replied. that is related to the experience. Children “Then why did you eat it?” often will gain a sense of control over dif“I dunno,” Eve answered. ficult situations through a dramatic play. “She started it!” Adam said. Make available props or materials they can “Did not!” use to play the roles of firefighters, doctors, “Did so!” nurses, construction workers, safety person“Did not!” nel or other helpers. Help facilitate such Having had it with the two of them, God play as appropriate and give the children vowed that their punishment would be that feedback about what they express. they would have children of their own.


Irrigation wastewater can help salvage damaged soils

By Ann Perry, Agricultural Research Service Studies at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that examined the long-term sustainability of degraded water reuse have demonstrated that irrigation wastewater can be used to revive non-productive saline and sodic soils in California’s San Joaquin Valley. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) soil scientist Dennis Corwin, at the agency’s U.S. Salinity Laboratory in Riverside, California, and his colleagues conducted their investigation on a private 80-acre field with crusted saline-sodic soils and extremely poor drainage. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency, and this research supports the USDA priority of responding to climate change. The researchers installed tile drains for channeling subsurface leachate from the field and then began irrigating with the wastewater, which typically contains elevated levels of selenium, salt, and traces of arsenic, boron, and molybdenum. The scientists collected soil samples at 1-foot depth increments five times during the 12-year study. After they began irrigating, the scientists were able to establish a forage crop on the field just two years after the study began. The researchers found the irrigation wastewater leached salts and trace elements below the root zone, which resulted in an overall decrease in levels of salts, boron, and molybdenum through the root zone. This leaching led to a significant and rapid improvement in soil quality. From 1999 to 2004, salinity decreased 21 percent, boron decreased 32 percent, and molybdenum decreased 67 percent in the top four feet of the soil profile. The decrease gradually leveled off by 2009. But in the last two years of the study, drought conditions severely reduced available drainage water supplies in the San Joaquin Valley. As a result, irrigation was halted at the site and rain became the only source of water that the field received. During this two-year period, salts, soil acidity, and levels of boron, molybdenum, and selenium increased throughout the soil profile. Soil salinity almost reached its former level, while soil acidity and selenium levels exceeded them. In a little less than two years after irrigation stopped, the soil had nearly returned to its original poor quality.

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1990 Versatile 946, 20.8x38 duals, 9300 hours. #UTUR76............................................... JUST IN 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 5.5” rubber, 550# trips, single shoot with tow between 3450 variable rate tank. #UDF216..........$63,000 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. 71/4” spacing, 3” rubber packers, Stealth bodies, single shoot, 3450 tow between cart............................................. CALL! 1992 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 31/2” steel packers, sleath openers with 2320 tow behind cart. #UDF219.............................$36,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550# trips, 31/2” steel wheels, double shoot, sleath openers with gooseshooters, 3450 tow between cart........ .............................................................. JUST IN

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USED SPRAYERS

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 2004 Flexi-Coil 67XL 90-ft. wheel boom, no windscreens, SP655 auto rate. #USF175......$15,000 2004 Flexi-Coil System 67 90-ft., wheel boom, dual nozzles, FlexControl Auto Rate. #USF176........... . ..............................................................$12,500 1998 Flexi-Coil System 67XLT twin tank, 130-ft., foam marker, hydraulic unfold, air inductor tips. #USF139................................................$17,500 1998 Flexi-Coil System 67 110-ft., 1000 gallon, windscreens, wheel boom, Flexi-Control monitor. #USF151................................................$14,500 1994 Flexi-Coil 65XL 1500 gallon, non auto rate. #USF173...................................................$6500 1995 Flexi-Coil System 65 80-ft. boom, 1000 gallon tank, windscreens, 3-switch controller. #USF171....................................................$5000

1976 John Deere 8630 225 PTO hp, Quad shift, 18.4x34 tires. #UTJD96..........................$16,900

USED SKID STEER

2010 New Holland L175 skid steer, 450 hours, 2000# lift, cab with heat, 2 speed hydro, 72” bucket....... . ............................................................. JUST IN

USED WINDROWERS

2004 Flexi-Coil 2340 tow between air cart, variable rate drive, dual fan, 23.1x26 R3 tires. #UDF226.. ...............................................................$26,500

2009 New Holland HW300 diesel, cab, 16-ft. auger header, 1550 hours. #UWNH89............. JUST IN 2004 Hesston 1275 16-ft. swing tongue, dual sickle. #UWH567.............................................. JUST IN 1992 Hesston 8200 swather, diesel, cab, air, 14-ft. auger header, 3525 hours. #UWHS63.... $17,000 1983 International 4000 gas, cab, 14-ft. auger header. #UWIH14................................................... $6500 New Holland 21-ft. draper header. #UWNH27......... . ................................................................$1500

Ag Chem Rogator 854 self-propelled, 200 hp Cummins, 100-ft. booms, 800 gallon, 380/90R46, stainless tank, Trimble 750 steering, section control, foam marker............................................$58,000 1996 Brandt QF2500 100-ft. wheel boom, twin tank, twin boom, Auto Rate, 18.4x26 tires, foam marker, Ace hydraulic & PTO pump. #USBT12...$10,900

USED COMBINES

2009 New Holland CR9070, 340 separator hours, deluxe cab, chopper, 520/85R42 duals, yield/ moisture monitor. #UCNH67.................. JUST IN

2000 New Holland TR99, Honeybee 994 36-ft. header, 2100 separator hours. #UCNH41..CALL 1998 New Holland TR98 2300 separator hours, SP 36-ft. Honey Bee. #UCNH57.................. JUST IN 1994 New Holland TR97 2100 hours with MacDon 960 36-ft. draper header, 30.5x32 tires, straw chopper & chaff spreader. #UCNH37.....$60,000 1993 New Holland TR96 combine with twin rotor, SN 554419, 3109 engine hours, well maintained, annual service repairs, 30-ft. 971 auger head. #UCNH28................................................$36,500 1988 New Holland TR86 combine with 971 30-ft. header. #UCNH61...................................$25,000 1988 New Holland TR86 combine with 971 header. #UCNH62...............................................$25,000 1981 New Holland TR85 2200 separator hours, 24-ft. header. #UCNH58.................................. JUST IN

USED BALE PROCESSORS

2011 Haybuster 2650, 1000 PTO with hydraulic bale deflector. #UHHY35..........................................$20,000

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USED ROUND BALERS

2007 New Holland BR-780A with Bale Command, twine and net wrap, 1000 PTO, wide pickup. #UHN123................................................$21,000 2006 New Holland BR-780 with Bale command, twine and mesh wrap, wide pickup, 1000 PTO, hay acid applicator. #UHN120...............................$18,000 2005 New Holland BR-780 standard pickup, 1000 PTO, Bale Command. #UHN124............$14,500 1992 New Holland 660 with Bale Command, standard pickup, 1000 PTO. #UHN108.....................$7500 1993 New Holland 660 auto wrap, 1000 PTO drive. #UHN118................................................... $6500 1994 New Holland 660 auto wrap, 1000 PTO. #UHNH86................................................ $11,900

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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 Vermeer 605M, twine, net wrap, wide pickup, hydraulic bale bicker, 540 PTO. #UHVM40............ $19,000 2003 Vermeer 605XL acu-bale “Plus” monitor, bale kicker, 540 PTO. #UHVM35.................... $11,000 1998 Vermeer 605L twine & mesh wrap, hydraulic bale kicker. #UHVM31............................. $12,000 1994 Vermeer 605K round baler, 1000 PTO. #UHVM33.................................................. $7500

Case 2290 2WD tractor, 1000 PTO, add on 3-pt., 5334 hours, new tires with Koyker loader bucket and grapple.............................................$15,500 2-Lilliston 2050 disc drills, 7” spacing with fertilizers and 2-drill hitch. Each.................................$2000 2-Melroe 201 & 204 10-ft. drills, 7” spacing, 2-drill hitch with fertilizer. Each.............................$1000 2008 Apache AS1010 self-propelled sprayer, 2440 hours, 215 hp, 90-ft. booms, 1000 gallon tank..... . ............................................................$105,000 2004 Flexi-Coil 67XL 124-ft. wheel boom sprayer, windscreens, walking beam axles, Auto Rate...... . ..............................................................$18,000 1993 Flexi-Coil S65 100-ft. boom sprayer, no windscreens, 1500 gallon, Micro-Trak auto rate, air induction tips..............................................$6500 2004 New Holland SF115 134-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon, 18.4x26 tires, HMIC pump, Flexi-Control Auto Rate, dual nozzles, windscreens.............$14,500

2009 Riteway 8100 78-ft. heavy harrow, approximately 6000 acres with 3255 Valmar applicator........... . ..............................................................$45,000 Wil-Rich 47-ft. tool bar, 5 section, 7 Flexi-Coil harrows, McKay knock-on sweeps........................$17,500 International 140 48” roll over plow, 16” bottoms, 3-pt. mount.........................................................$3500 Vermeer 605L round baler, twine & net wrap, gathering wheels..................................................$5500 1993 Vermeer 604K round baler, makes 4-ft. bale, 540 PTO drive with gathering wheels........$4900

2006 New Holland BR780 round baler, twine/net, 4000 bales, hay applicator, standard pickup........ . ..............................................................$28,500 1997 New Holland 664 round baler, 1000 PTO drive, gathering wheels, hydraulic pickup lift........$7500 2-Rola wheel rakes, 4- & 6-wheel.........$1700-$2000 John Deere 1600A MoCo, 16-ft. header, 1000 PTO drive...........................................................$6500 2003 New Holland CR940 combine, 295 hp diesel, 1558 separator hours, 300 bushel tank, deluxe cab, 30.5x32 tires...................................... CALL 1992 Gleaner R72 combine, 2530 separator hours, 30.5x32 tires, 390 hours on new engine.............. . ..............................................................$49,500 1992 Gleaner R72 combine, 2277 separator hours, 30.5x32 tires, 30-ft. header and trailer.....$45,000 1997 New Holland TR98 combine, 2240 separator hours, yield/moisture monitor, straw chopper, very, very nice..................................................$35,000 1995 New Holland TR97 combine, 1540 hours, Kirby spreader, no hours since re-con in 2008............. . ..............................................................$45,000 1990 New Holland TR86 combine, 24.5x32 tires, 1635 separator hours, 30-ft. 971 header, very nice. .......................................................$20,000 1979 Allis-Chalmers N5 combine, 24.5x32 tires with 27-ft. header, batt reel................................$7500 1978 John Deere 7700 combine, diesel engine, 3631 hours with 224 head, non hydro.................$8500 1987 Case IH 1680 combine, 30.5x32R front tires 90%, straw spreader, 3543 total hours, very nice, has been reconditioned..........................$22,000 1980 International 1480 combine, 24.5x32R3 front tires, straw spreader, 30-ft. 810 header, 3214 hours.......................................................$12,000 International 813 13-ft. pickup header with 5-belt Melroe pickup hydraulic drive....................$1500 Gleaner 13-ft. pickup header with Melroe attachment...........................................................$1500 Bearcat 1260 grinder mixer, bale feeder, 1000 PTO, nice............................................................$4000

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Prairie Fare: Beverage choices make a difference

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service For several consecutive weeks last fall, beverage, on the other hand, may contain I visited the fourth-grade classroom that little, if any, fruit juice. includes my daughter. We explored reading, While we can fit some added sweetenmath and other subjects as we discussed ers in a healthful diet, we need to consider nutrition, acted out a play and did hands-on portion size and consequences of too many activities. added calories. Unfortunately, when we One day, we examined the ingredient drink sweetened beverages, we usually do not feel very full compared with eating food. statements to find words that indicate a food According to a published study with 18 has added sweeteners. They learned that months of follow-up, researchers reported sweeteners add calories but no nutrients, that if children drank just 12 ounces (one such as protein or vitamin C or A. can) of regular soda per day, they increased Are you smarter than a fourth-grader? the odds of becoming obese by 60 percent. Besides the term “sugar,” can you name at Think about your beverage choices. Here least four words that indicate your favorite are some tips adapted from http://www. beverage is sweetened with a calorie-conmyplate.gov: taining ingredient? Pause and think. • Make water, low-fat or fat-free milk or If an ingredient statement includes the 100 percent juice easy options in your home. words high-fructose corn syrup, fructose, Encourage family members to eat whole fruit juice concentrate, honey, sucrose or fruit for the fiber advantage. dextrose, the beverage has added sweeteners • Drink water instead of sweetened drinks that contribute calories. All these ingrediwhen you are thirsty. Energy and sports ents are combined as sugars on the Nutrition drinks and regular soda all provide added Facts label. sweeteners and calories to your diet. One week, we studied Nutrition Facts • Take water on the go in a clean, reuslabels. I brought a variety of empty beverable water bottle. Reusable water bottles age containers with me so we could practice are easy on the environment, convenient reading labels. We calculated the number of and cost-effective. teaspoons of added sweetener each bever• Save money at restaurants by ordering age contained. water when dining out and drinking water We used sugar cubes as our visual aids. from the tap at home. The cubes are stackable and a lot neater than • Enjoy an occasional sweetened beverspoons of syrup in an elementary classroom. age, but have a smaller portion. Split a can One cube weighs about 4 grams, which is of soda pop. equal to 1 teaspoon of sugar. • Read and compare Nutrition Facts laI told them a little story about the “olden bels to learn more about sugar, fat, calories days” when I was their age. Back then, and nutrients in your favorite beverages. bottles were smaller and made of glass. At this time of year, we all dream about Soda pop was a treat, not a beverage regua summer breeze. Here is a tasty smoothie larly served with meals. An 8-ounce bottle recipe from the U.S. Department of Agriwas the norm and had about 100 calories. culture’s recipe finder at http://recipefinder. That was equal to 7 sugar cubes. nal.usda.gov/. It can serve as a breakfast or Later, 12-ounce cans of soda became the snack on the go. For more recipes and nutritypical size. A can of regular pop has about tion tips, visit the Prairie Fare blog at http:// 150 calories. That’s about 10 sugar cubes. www.prairiefare.areavoices.com. Now 20-ounce plastic bottles are the Summer Breeze Smoothie norm. If you drink the entire bottle, which 1 c. plain, nonfat yogurt technically is 2.5 servings, you are consum6 strawberries ing 250 calories or about 17 sugar cubes. 1 c. pineapple (crushed, canned in juice) Liter-sized containers are available, too, 1 medium banana and some people treat those bottles as single 1 tsp. vanilla extract servings. Stack up about 27 sugar cubes if 4 ice cubes you drink a liter of regular pop. Place all ingredients in blender and puree The kids were surprised at the towers of until smooth. Serve in frosted glass. sugar cubes we created. Makes three servings. Each 1-cup serving Then we talked about juice and other bevhas 130 calories, 4 grams (g) of protein, 30 erages. Juice labeled 100 percent fruit juice g of carbohydrate, 0 g of fat, 2 g of fiber and contains natural sugars from the fruit, plus 45 milligrams of sodium. most contain vitamin C. A fruit-flavored


New technology sheds light on crop tissues

By Dennis O’Brien, Agricultural Research Service A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientist in California has opened a window into the vascular networks of a number of crops by adapting computed tomography (CT) scan technology to the study of plants. Andrew McElrone, a plant physiologist with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Davis, California, is using the technology to study how water and pathogens move through a plant’s vascular tissue called xylem. ARS is USDA’s principal intramural scientific research agency. The xylem consists of tube-like elements that play a major role in the plant’s growth and survival. When a plant takes up water from its roots, water passes through these tubes as if it were sipping water through a straw, and it uses thousands of these tubes in the process. Drought conditions increase tension on the water in healthy xylem tubes, making them more susceptible to the formation of air bubbles, called embolisms, which interrupt the water flow and lead to damage or even death of the vine. Being able to study embolism formation and the connections between xylem tissues in fine detail will help scientists determine how plants respond to water stress and other changing conditions. It also should assist in efforts to breed crops better equipped to tolerate drought and resist disease. Some pathogens target the xylem tissue and spread by moving through it. Using the CT technology, McElrone found that a key to infection susceptibility is the presence of specialized “bridge cells” that serve as connections between xylem tubes. His research has shown that how well the bridge cells link the xylem tubes could contribute to how the bacterial pathogen that causes Pierce’s disease-which results in major damage in vineyards-will move through a grapevine. Grapevines susceptible to Pierce’s disease have more bridge cells, which may allow pathogens to pass through them more easily.

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Used Grain & Gravel Trailers

2013 Maurer 40-ft. steel grain trailers, air ride... $29,500 New 2013 Maurer 40-ft. steel grain trailers, spring suspension............................................................$27,000 Add $2000 for electric roll tarp. New Maurer 40-ft. aluminum hopper trailer, aluminum wheels, electric tarp.................................... $36,500

1985 Wilson 45-ft. tri-axle grain trailer with 3 hoppers.. .................................................................... $15,000 2009 Neville 40-ft. steel grain trailer. Needs paint......... .................................................................... $18,000 2006 Midland gravel trailer with air ride suspension. Very nice..................................................... $38,000

Miscellaneous Equipment Bourgault 5710 54-ft. air drill, 9 inch spacing, MRB, NH3. ............................................................ $35,000 2012 Dodge 5500 crewcab diesel 4x4 with automatic 2012 Maurer 53-ft. step deck trailer, air ride, scale....... and 11-ft. flatbed. 85,000 miles................... $36,000 .................................................................... $35,000 2011 Dodge 3500 crewcab diesel 4x4 with automatic and 8-ft. flatbed. 150,000 miles................... $25,000 2007 Bobcat T190 skid steer on tracks with bucket and forks............................................................. $16,000 40 Maurer grain trailers 2006 Caterpillar 257B skid steer on tracks with bucket $400.00/week each and forks...................................................... $18,000

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Prairie Fare: We all need the sunshine vitamin

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service I chuckled as I read a Facebook friend’s comments about her ongoing relationship with a shovel this winter. She described “him” (the shovel) as “pushy and stubborn.” One of her friends suggested that she “dump him.” We had a blizzard in our area a couple of days before the official start of spring, so we have to keep our good humor somehow. We all want to “dump” our shovels at this time of the year as we long for the warmth of the sun and for the first green blades of grass. Maybe some of us are a little short of the “sunshine vitamin.” Vitamin D can be formed by the action of sunlight on the skin, and it is associated with a wide range of health benefits from heart health to mental health. However, most of us do not go outside to partake in the sunshine vitamin during the winter months unless completely enshrouded with coats, hats, scarves and gloves. If you have heard tales of relatives enduring spoonfuls of cod liver oil long ago, vitamin D is the reason. The parents of yesteryear were trying to avoid vitamin D deficiencies among their children. A tablespoon of cod liver oil provides a full day’s recommendation of vitamin D, but not necessarily a palatable experience. Vitamin D is needed for bone growth and constant remodeling. In conjunction with calcium and other nutrients, vitamin D helps prevent osteoporosis. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with rickets, a softening and bowing of the bones, particularly of the legs. Vitamin D has had a lot of publicity in recent years and research continues. Besides promoting a strong skeletal system, vitamin D has several other potential health benefits, according to published research, although some of the results remain controversial. For example, vitamin D may play a role in maintaining our immune, nervous and muscular systems. Some researchers have shown an increased risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes associated with low levels of vitamin D in the blood. Other researchers have linked low vitamin D levels to a greater risk of depression. The daily vitamin D recommendation was increased to 600 International Units (IU) per day for adults up to age 69 and 800 IU per day for those aged 70 and over. The upper limit for safely using vitamin D, called the “Tolerable Upper Intake Level,” was set at 4,000 IU per day. Visit with your health-care provider to see if you might benefit from a dietary supplement. Vitamin D is available from certain foods, including vitamin D-fortified milk, orange juice and cereal. Vitamin D is naturally found in salmon, tuna, herring, sardines, beef liver and egg yolks. For example, 1 cup of milk has about 100 IU of vitamin D, and a 3-ounce portion of salmon has about 800 IU. Some people are more at risk of a vitamin D deficiency than others. They include breast-fed infants, those with little sun exposure, older adults whose skin might not manufacture vitamin D efficiently, dark-skinned individuals, people with liver disease or Crohn’s disease, obese individuals or those who have undergone gastric bypass surgery. Until we can bare our arms a few minutes a day before slathering on the sun screen, be sure to fuel yourself with vitamin D sources. This vitamin-D-rich recipe is courtesy of the Iowa State University Webster County Extension Service. Try salmon patties with a side salad or make a sandwich with whole-wheat bread, tomato, lettuce and onions. Crispy Salmon Patties 1 (14.75-ounce) can salmon, drained 1 egg 1 slice whole-wheat bread, shredded, or 5 crushed saltine crackers 3 green onions, including the green stems, or 1/3 cup white onion, chopped fine (about 1/3 medium onion) 1 medium garlic clove, minced, or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder Dash black pepper 1/2 tsp. seasoning (paprika, chili powder or dill weed) 2 tsp. vegetable oil or olive oil Remove any large bones and skin from salmon. Break into chunks with fork. Break egg into a large bowl. Whisk with fork. Add salmon, bread or crackers, onion, garlic, pepper and additional seasoning. Mix gently. Form into six patties about 1/2-inch thick. Heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Place patties in the hot oil in the skillet. Leave skillet uncovered. Cook three minutes. Turn over patties continued on page b19


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with a spatula. Cook the other side three to four minutes to a temperature of 145 F. Serve immediately. Makes six patties. Each patty has 140 calories, 6 grams (g) of fat, 18 g of protein, 3 g of carbohydrate and 310 milligrams of sodium.

Plum tree

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I enjoyed reading your advice column about plum trees. However, I still have a few questions. The birds and squirrels are eating all of my plums before they have ripened. Can I pick these plums before they are ripe, and will they continue to ripen if I bring them in the house? Also, my shiro plum tree has some kind of disease or insect issue. The leaves are green, but many leaves are covered with small, round holes. What can I do to fix the problem? (Portland, Oregon) A: In some cases, if the plums are mature but not ripe, they will continue to ripen once picked. Unlike fruits, such as grapes and strawberries, they will continue to improve in flavor after they are picked. Your other problem sounds like shot hole disease. Treatment is needed to keep it from spreading. I encourage you to contact your Extension Service county agent in the Portland area to get an accurate diagnosis of the pathogen and recommend a treatment. Go to http:// extension.oregonstate.edu/find-us and click on your county to get the needed assistance. For answers to general horticultural questions, go to http:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/horticulture.

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Insects on the windows

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By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension Service, Minnesota Despite the slow arrival of spring, the insects that overwintered indoors are waking up. The outdoor temperatures may not be spring like, but the sun seems to gain more power each day while adding warmth to our homes. The warmer afternoons and expanding day length also brings about an increase in insect activity in our south and west-facing windows. We get numerous questions on how to safely control these nuisance insects in the home, but unfortunately, I’m all out of magic bullet to solve the problem. Jeff Hahn, our Extension Entomologist, has been getting the same calls and recently shared his insight on how to best manage these unwanted guests. Throughout March, people have been having problems with nuisance insects in their homes, especially cluster flies, boxelder bugs, and (multicolored Asian) lady beetles. Fortunately, these insects are harmless, although they can be annoying, especially when a lot of them are present. Here are a few things to keep in mind when dealing with these insects. First, it is important to know that these insects are not reproducing indoors. Because they emerge from their hiding places periodically throughout the winter and early spring, it appears they are laying eggs and their offspring are emerging. In fact, all of the insects you see now entered your home last fall. They hibernate in balls or clusters in wall voids, attics, and similar areas. As the temperatures warm, the insects in the outer layers become active first and then emerge into the living quarters of the home, explaining why they do not all become active at the same time. Because they are emerging from hidden sites, it is not practical to treat them to prevent their emergence. Once they are out in the open, your best bet is physical removal, such as vacuuming or using sticky traps. Eventually, all of these overwintering insects will become active and move away from their overwintering sites. Fortunately for those trapped in homes, they are short lived To minimize problems in the future, it is important to treat these insects in the fall as they are first trying to enter your home. This is a two pronged approach. The most important task is to inspect the outside of the home during summer and seal spaces and gaps that may be used by these insect to get inside. If they can’t find an entrance, they are less likely to gain entry. This can be followed up with an insecticide application in the fall, just as these insects are trying to get inside. The chemical option increases risk to you and nontarget insects and should be considered only as a last resort. It is not possible to prevent all nuisance insects from entering into a home, but you can reduce the number that do causing fewer problems later during the winter and spring. For more information on cluster flies, boxelder bugs, and lady beetles, visit our website at www.extension.umn.edu, or contact me at 800-450-2465 or stordahl@umn.edu.

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By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I have two apple trees. On one tree, 10 percent of the leaves have turned brown and died. This tree had fire blight at one time. The other tree has a few leaves that have turned yellow and died. What is the cause of this and what can I do to save one or both trees? A: This is nothing to worry about. This is like losing a few hairs off your head and thinking immediately that you are going bald. A 10 percent or occasional yellowing of the leaves on any tree is normal and not harmful. This could be the normal senescence of older leaves or an indiscriminate feeding that took place at the juncture of the leaf petiole by mites. In either case, unless it starts becoming widespread, it isn’t worth worrying about. For answers to general horticultural questions, go to http:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/ndsuag/lawns-gardens-trees.

X marks the spot

Two hillbillies go fishing one day and decide to rent a fishing boat instead of fishing from the shore. They row out onto the lake and start to fish, and they catch one fish after another. Lester says to Bubba, “I wish we could mark this spot. It’s the best fishing I’ve seen lately.” Bubba answers, “I got some chalk in my tackle box. I kin write an X right here on the bottom of the boat.” Lester scoffs, “That’s crazy, man. What if we don’t rent the same boat next time?”


4-H Youth Exchanges

By Suzy Geppert, SDSU Extension 4-H Youth Partnerships Field Specialist We are always in search of opportunities and programs that will allow youth the chance to recognize, understand and appreciate diversity and multiculturalism. It is even better when they use hands on experiences that allow them to grow and contribute as active citizens through service and leadership. One exciting way for teens to do this is through 4-H Youth Exchanges. 4-H Youth Exchange programs were developed as a tool to help youth reach their full potential as future leaders in communities as well as workplaces. Exchange programs are a series of learning experiences in which individuals from a club, community or county visit in the homes/communities of 4-H members in another geographical area, and are visited by them in return. Counties usually host a group one year and return to visit the homes/communities of their guests the following year. Exchanges mobilize volunteers and communities to meet the needs of youth by creating non-formal, educational opportunities to help youth thrive in a complex and changing world; allowing them to problem solve and plan through various life skill development opportunities utilizing the 4-H Guiding Principles. 4-H Guiding Principles The purpose of the 4-H Guiding Principles is to provide direction to the programs that we do in 4-H. Our goal is to have our 4-H programs reflect these principles. • Youth develop sustained relationships with peers and adults that nurture their positive development. • Youth will learn more and participate more fully when they feel physically and emotionally safe. A structured yet flexible environment encourages honesty, trust and respect among all youth and adults. • Youth are actively engaged in their own development through a process of identity discovery and awareness; youth increase their personal competence and sense of well-being. • Youth are encouraged to actively participate in their development and there are opportunities for youth to learn and develop. • Youth experience and learn from hands-on educational opportunities that help them develop the skills they need to be successful adults. • Youth recognize, understand and appreciate diversity and multiculturalism. • Youth grow and contribute as active citizens through service and leadership and they feel included and involved in their communities. South Dakota (SD) youth have significant roles to play and important contributions to make as stewards of the future. Youth develop personal competencies that foster leadership, caring and citizenship. SD 4-H Youth & County Exchange Programs For more information on 4-H youth & county exchange programs in South Dakota, download the South Dakota Youth & County Exchange Programs (http://igrow.org/up/ resources/01-4007-2013.pdf) publication, or visit the iGrow 4-H website (http://igrow.org/4h/).

Trimming new shrubs

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: Three years ago, I purchased three yew shrubs that I planted in front of our house. They are doing well, especially this year. When is the best time to trim them? I know they need trimming and I desire to do the right thing at the right time. A: Yews are pruned in spring or early summer. This late in the summer is not recommended because it may stimulate new growth that might not harden off before winter. The yew is one of the most responsive plants to pruning. It often is formed into interesting topiary shapes by gardening artisans. For answers to general horticultural questions, go to http:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/horticulture.

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2012 Meat, milk, and poultry production

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Montana slaughter plants produced 16.3 million pounds, dressed weight, of red meat during 2012, up 1 percent from 2011. There were 20,000 cattle slaughtered during 2012, up 200 head from the previous year. The total live weight, of 23.5 million pounds, was up 2 percent from a year earlier. The average live weight was up 7 pounds to 1,177 pounds. There were 14,900 hogs slaughtered in Montana, up 12 percent from 2011. Total live weight, of 3.7 million pounds, was up 12 percent from last year. The average live weight was 247 pounds per head, compared with 245 the previous year. Sheep slaughter amounted to 4,000 head, up 300 head from 2011. In 2012, the total live weight of all sheep and lambs slaughtered increased 45,000 pounds from 2011 to 406,000 pounds. The average live weight, of 103 pounds, was 6 pounds higher than the previous year. The number of federally inspected slaughter plants in Montana on January 1, 2013 was 7, unchanged from 2012. There were 149 nonfederally inspected plants on January 1, 2013, down 2 plants from the same date a year ago. Cash receipts from the sale of cattle and calves in Montana during 2012 were up 6 percent from 2011 to $1.28 billion. Marketings of cattle weighing 500 lbs or more, at 1.25 million head, were down slightly from 2011. Marketings of calves weighing less than 500

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lbs decreased 19 percent from the previous year to 170,000 head. Cash receipts from the sale of hogs in Montana increased 3 percent from 2011 to $60.7 million. Marketings of hogs and pigs rose 4 percent from the previous year to 447,800 head. Montana’s dairies produced 299.0 million pounds of milk in 2012, up 4 percent from 2011. There was an average of 14,000 milk cows on farms and ranches during the year, unchanged from the previous year. The average number of pounds produced per cow in 2012 was 21,357 pounds, 4 percent above 2011. Cash receipts from marketings of milk during the year in Montana were $52.7 million dollars, down 6 percent from 2011. Producers received an average of $18.00 per cwt, a decrease of $1.90 per cwt from last year. Total marketings of milk, at 293 million pounds, were up 4 percent from a year ago. A total of 6 million pounds of milk were used on farms and ranches, up from 2011. Of the total, 3 million pounds were fed to calves and 3 million pounds were consumed as milk, cream, and butter. Montana’s value of egg production in 2012 was $8.6 million, down 1 percent from last year. Egg production in 2012 totaled 119 million eggs, unchanged from the previous year.

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1996 Chevrolet 3/4 ton extended cab, 6.5L diesel, automatic, steel flatbed, 130,000 miles...$4600 1966 International 1600 Loadstar with Swartz equipment bed.........................................$3500 1972 International 1700 Loadstar 18-ft. grain box...........................................................$3000 1988 Jetco 42-ft. grain hopper................... $CALL

TILLAGE & SEEDING

By University of Illinois Inclusion of corn germ in swine diets can reduce diet costs, depending on the local cost of corn germ and other ingredients. Recent research conducted at the University of Illinois indicates that corn germ can be included at up to 30 percent in diets fed to growing pigs. “In previous research, we had seen that pigs do very well on diets containing 10 percent corn germ, so we wanted to investigate if higher inclusion rates can be used,” said Hans Stein, professor of animal sciences at Illinois. The corn germ used in this study came from the ethanol, or dry grind, industry, and contained 16 to 18 percent fat. This product is different from the corn germ produced from the wet milling industry, which contains 30 to 40 percent fat. Stein’s team tested diets containing 0 percent, 10 percent, 20 percent, and 30 percent corn germ. They tested each inclusion level of corn germ in diets containing 30 percent distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) as well as in diets containing no DDGS. They found no difference in growth performance, carcass composition, muscle quality, or backfat quality as increasing amounts of corn germ were added to the diets, regardless of the inclusion level of DDGS. “The results of this work demonstrate that pig growth rate will not be changed by the inclusion of up to 30 percent corn germ in the diets, and feed conversion rate will not be changed,” Stein said. All diets contained the same amounts of energy, standardized ileal digestible indispensable amino acids, and digestible phosphorus. Fat content was not held constant across diets; the diets containing more corn germ also contained more fat. As a result, the bellies of pigs fed diets with no DDGS were softer as corn germ levels increased. “Producers may have to reduce the inclusion rate during the final three to four weeks before slaughter,” Stein concluded. There was no effect on belly firmness in pigs fed diets containing DDGS. Stein said that research on whether reducing the inclusion rate of corn germ in late-finishing diets would ameliorate the negative effects on belly quality might be warranted. The study, “Up to 30 percent corn germ may be included in diets fed to growing–finishing pigs without affecting pig growth performance, carcass composition, or pork fat quality,” was published in the Journal of Animal Science and was co-authored with Jung Wook Lee, a Master’s student in the Stein Monogastric Nutrition Laboratory at Illinois, and Floyd McKeith, professor of animal sciences at Illinois. The manuscript is available at http://journalofanimalscience.org/ content/90/13/4933.full.


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Is there softball?

Deadline for advertising in the June 2013 issue is FRIDAY, May 31.

Two 90-year-old women, Rose and Barb, had been friends all of their lives. When Rose fell ill, Barb visited her every day. As death seemed to be moving closer, Barb said, “Rose, we both loved playing women’s softball all our lives, and we played all through high school. Please do me one favor: When you get to heaven, somehow you have to let me know if there’s women’s softball there.” Rose agreed to do all that would be in her power and then passed on. At midnight a few nights later, Barb was awakened from a sound sleep by a blinding flash of white light and a voice calling her name. “Who is it?” asked Barb, sitting up suddenly. “Barb–it’s me, Rose. I have good news and bad news. The good news is that there’s softball in heaven. Better yet, all of our old buddies who died before us are here, too. Better than that, we’re all young again. It’s always springtime and it never rains or snows. And best of all, we can play softball all we want, and we never get tired.” “That’s fantastic,” said Barb. “It’s beyond my wildest dreams! So what’s the bad news?” “You’re pitching Tuesday.”

1st Annual Equine Expo

The First Annual Equine Expo has been added to the 8th Annual SpringFest and will be held May 16-19 at the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds in Helena, Montana. The equine expo will run the entire weekend and will include the Montana Supreme Cowboy Challenge and Team Challenge competitions; Chili Cook-Off; Barbeque Pit Master contest, Private Treaty Horse Showcase, Parade of reeds, vendors, educational demonstrations and lectures and much more. If you are a horse owner or prospective horse owner, or just love horses, you will want to attend this great event. If you are a vendor and would like to participate in this event, please contact the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds at 406-457-8517 or go to www.lccfairgrounds/springfest for more invormation.

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New Versatile 450 4WD K IN STOC The new Versatile four-wheel drive is designed to enhance the profitability of large scale farming operations while upholding the Versatile cornerstones of reliability, durability and ease of service and maintenance.

New Versatile 280 MFWD The Versatile 280 is powered by the Cummins QSC 8.3-liter engine, designed to meet the balance of power & efficiency. The 280 has 220 PTO hp. and a power-to-weight ratio that is one of the best in the industry.

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Massey-Ferguson Hesston 2170 Big Square Baler

Commercial hay producers and large farmers can now create large “extra density” square bales that are more efficient to stack, load, transport and store, thanks to the introduction of the Hesston by Massey Ferguson 2170XD large square baler. The 2170XD model is built tough with heavy-duty tension cylinders and plunger arms, a heavier fly wheel, and higher-capacity gearbox and driveline to provide the reliable preformance producers have come to expect from Hesston.

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New Versatile 190 MFWD

The Versatile 190 is built to last. Powered by an efficient QSB 6.7L Cummins engine that is hardworking and reliable. The engine is paired with a robust 24x12 transmission and an ultra-responsive hydraulic shuttle ideal for loader applications. Heavy duty and hard working the 190 is the quality tractor you’ve come to expect from Versatile.

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Hoven Equipment

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ROUND BALERS

Challenger LB34B 3x4 square baler with accumulator, scales...........................$85,900

8x36

8x41 10x70 13x70

USED COMBINES

Hesston 565A round, mesh wrap......$12,900 Hesston 565A round baler....................$8900

Gleaner Super 77 with chopper & chaff spreader, auto-steer...................................... $249,000 Gleaner R72........................................ $35,000 Gleaner R72 combine......................... $49,000 Gleaner N6 combine.............................. $9900 New Holland BR780A round baler....$19,900

Case IH 2388 25-ft. 1010 header, 1015 pickup header............................................. $98,900 Case IH 1660 combine with 24-ft. header, 13-ft. pickup header with attachment........ $19,000

Lawn Mowers - IN STOCK CONSIGNMENTS

Case IH RBX562 round baler, twine & net...... .......................................................$18,000

Vermeer 555XL round baler, 5x5 baler, twine only.................................................$14,900

Hesston 956A round baler.................$19,900

2-Hesston 856A round balers. Ea.....$14,900

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Hoven Equipment

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Bobcat 2300 UTV .............................. $17,900 White/Gleaner 2662 combine, 30-ft. header with Cummins engine............................. $44,900 John Deere 7700 combine.................. $10,000 White header, 15-ft..................................CALL Massey-Ferguson 8570 combine, 30-ft. header, pickup header.................................. $42,000 John Deere 212 pickup head with Sund attachment................................................... $3000 2-Universal II 25-ft. pickup reels. Each... $2500 MacDon 9350 swather, no header...... $39,900 MacDon 9000 swather, 14-ft. header... $27,900 Hesston 6400 swather with 20-ft. draper header and 14-ft. auger header...................... $8000 Versatile 400 swather with 21-ft. header..$6000 Spra-Coupe 3430 sprayer................... $25,000 Brandt 90-ft. trailer sprayer..................... $8500 Marflex 93-60 pickup sprayer, 60-ft. booms...... ........................................................... $5900 Melroe 215 Spra-Coupe sprayer........... $6000 Bean sprayer, 300 gallon, 100-ft. hose reel.$1250 Massey-Ferguson 1652 tractor with loader....... . ......................................................... $26,250 Massey-Ferguson 1135 2WD tractor...... $4900 John Deere 4020 2WD tractor with loader, cab, 3-pt., PTO........................................ $10,000 Ford 860 tractor with loader.................... $3995 1116 BF adapter conditioner fits 9030 bidirectional................................................... $2000 Morris Maxum 49-ft. air seeder, 10” spacing, double shoot, 7300 tow behind tank.$49,900 Case IH RBX562 round baler, twine... $14,900

Now Accepting WASTE OIL Neuer 8120 grain vac............................. $5000 Westgo 8x31 PTO drive auger............... $2250 GT 8x40 grain auger, PTO drive............... $990 1965 Dodge truck with hoist, V-8, 5 speed transmission....................................... $1900 1996 Eagle tandem dually pintle hitch flatbed, 6-ft. beavertail..................................... $9000 John Deere 863 12-ft. front dozer blade..$6000 Woods 10-ft. mower............................. $15,900 Hustler 52” zero turn mower................... $3600 Danuser J20/80 3-pt. digger................... $2000 Farmhand F11 loader with bucket.......... $1800

USED HAYING EQUIPMENT

H&S HN7A hay machine......................... $4900 New Holland 1032 pull type balewagon..$6900

USED MISCELLANEOUS

Kwik-Kleen grain cleaner.......................$5500 Degelman 12HD dozer...........................$4500

USED AUGERS

Wheatheart 13x80 auger......................$14,900 Farm King 8x36 with mover..................... CALL Farm King 10x31 auger........................... CALL Farm King 10x80 swing hopper............$10,900 Farm King 13x70 auger with mover......$10,500 Westfield 13x70 swing auger................$10,500 Alloway 10x61 auger................................$3100 Alloway 10x61 swing hopper auger.........$3000 Brandt 8x35, bin sweep, 25-hp engine.....$6500 Brandt 8x35 auger, 25-hp engine............$5200

Hoven Equipment

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NEW Massey Ferguson® 4600, 5600 & 6600 Series Tractors Load it up. Work it hard. Take it Easy. Massey Ferguson is pleased to announce the introduction of the MF4600 series. Boasting an all-new 3-cylinder engine from AGCO Power, the tractors provide 75 to 95 engine hp at 220 rpm.

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High technology meets ultimate comfort for unmatched versatility. 5600 Series 70-75 PTO hp

Massey Ferguson is pleased to announce the introduction of the MF5600 series mid range tractors. Boasting an all-new 3-cylinder engine from AGCO Power, the tractors provide 90 to 100 engine hp at 2200 rpm.

Made to fit your farm like a WORK glove. Massey Ferguson is pleased to announce the introduction of the MF6600 series line of mid-range tractors. The entire line-up will boast an EPA Tier 4i compliant 4-cylinder engine from AGCO Power and will range from 130 to 150 engine hp. All machines come standard with 4WD and cab, and customers will have a choice of Dyna-4, Dyna-6, and Dyna-VT transmissions.

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USED TRACTORS

USED SPRAYERS

Farmall 95 MFD, loader, 3-pt., PTO....... $44,900 Kubota L3240D 4WD, 3-pt., PTO, loader.$18,900

USED AIR DRILL

2009 Bourgault 3310 PHD 55-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, single shoot, L6450 tow between tank, 3-tank metering........... JUST TRADED

USED BACKHOE

Massey-Ferguson 212 3-pt. backhoe.... $4900

USED PROCESSORS

2-Brandt VSF round/square processors. Each was $11,900.......................... Now $11,400 Rem 3600R bale processor. Was $11,900...... .............................................. Now $11,400 Haybuster 256 Plus II pull-type. Was $10,500................................. Now $10,000 Haybuster 256 3-pt. bale processor. Was $6500....................................... Now $6000

USED HEADERS

John Deere 936D 36-ft. draper header.$42,900 1996 MacDon 920 14-ft. hay header..$14,000 1993 MacDon 920 14-ft. hay header..$13,000 MacDon 871 adapter.............................$1000 Gleaner 327 27-ft. header with batt reel..$7900 3-Gleaner 15-ft. N-series pickup headers with Victory 7 or 8 belt attachment. Each.$5900 Gleaner 324 24-ft. header with batt reel..$1500 30-ft. bat reel off 8570 header.................$799

USED CONVENTIONAL DRILL

John Deere 9300 disc drills, 30-ft., 6” spac- Apache AS715 self-propelled, 750 gallon, 90-ft. ing.......................................................$7900 booms........................................... $130,000 1-4-drill hitch for JD 9350, 10-ft. drills. Agco 7650 90-ft. Spra-Coupe........... $119,000 Marflex with 1300 gallon tank, 110-ft. booms on USED TILLAGE Freightliner chassis........................ $29,900 Melroe 36-ft. chisel plow.........................$6900 Brandt QF1500 sprayer......................... $9500 www.hovenequipment.com NYB 60-ft. pickup sprayer...................... $8900

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USED WINDROWERS

Case IH WD1203 windrower................. $79,900 Case IH 8830 21-ft. draper header....... $19,900 MacDon M205 swather, no header....... $89,900 Westward (MacDon) M100 self-propelled, no headers............................................ $69,000 John Deere 2360 swather, 14-ft. & 25-ft. headers with NEW pickup reel....................... $25,900 Hesston 1360 13-ft. rotary disc, hydro-swing.... . .......................................................... $9900 New Holland 1431 13-ft. disc mower...... $9900 Hesston 1170 pull-type hydro swing....... $8900 Kuhn 500 rotary disc mower................. $14,900 Case IH SCX100 mower conditioner..$17,351 Case IH 8370 hydro-swing...................... $7900 John Deere 945 14-ft. rotary disc MoCo.$13,900 John Deere 930 10-ft. pull type rotary disc mower.................................................. $5900

COMING IN

Spra Coupe 4450 sprayer. New Holland 116 14-ft. hydro swing. Farm King 10x70 used auger.

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New Massey Ferguson® 1500 & 1600 Series Compact Tractors

Excellent Selection On Hand “Our service sets us apart”

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The seasons change. The tasks change. Fortunately, your machine doesn’t have to change. Bobcat® equipment is famous for its adaptability. With dozens of attachments to handle any job, comfortable cabs that battle the elements, and innovative designs you can’t find anywhere else, Bobcat lets you do more with less.

Used Bobcat A300 all wheel steer, Gold package, power Bob-Tach...................$38,900

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HOE DRILL FOR SALE

John Deere 9400 40-ft. hoe drill with fertilizer and John Deere transport hitch.

Call 406-385-7919, Westby, MT

WANT TO BUY:

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

WASDE report contains small surprises

By Casey Chumrau, USW Market Analyst Commodity markets do not like surprises. was due to a 3.0 MMT reduction in China’s That theory was tested once again when the feed use to 20.0 MMT. USDA lowered proU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) jected feed in the United States by 41,000 raised its 2012/13 world wheat supply esMT to 9.8 MMT, the only change to U.S. timate significantly more than expected on supply and demand estimates other than a April 10. After the release of USDA’s monthly corresponding increase in ending stocks. World Agricultural Supply and Demand EstiExceptionally tight corn supplies have mates (WASDE) report, all three U.S. wheat forced more wheat into the animal feed marfutures markets reacted by falling 2 percent kets the last two years. However, USDA lowbefore the end of the trading session that day. ered the 2012/13 wheat feed usage estimate in The first surprise in the report was a 2.9 the report, offset by higher projected food and million metric ton (MMT) increase in estiseed usage of wheat. If realized, wheat feed mated world carry-in stocks for wheat. The usage would still be the second highest of all increased projection of 199 MMT reflects a time, behind the record 145 MMT in 2011/12. number of revisions to the 2011/12 world The combination of higher beginning wheat usage estimates, including lower wheat stocks and lower use led to USDA’s third surconsumption estimates in the European Union prise – higher ending stocks for wheat. USDA and Morocco. The adjustments left more increased its projection of wheat to be carried wheat supplies to start the 2012/13 marketinto the next marketing year from 178 MMT ing year than previously estimated. USDA to 182 MMT. It would be the lowest in three left 2012/13 world production unchanged at years but 11 percent greater than the 10-year average and significantly higher than 2007/08, 655 MMT, putting total supply estimates at 855 MMT. when just 128 MMT were carried over. Together, these small surprises contributed In addition to larger supplies, the report added pressure to markets by reducing total to market losses on the day of the release, but the markets have since recovered and estimated world wheat use by 1.1 MMT to analysts will soon begin predicting what 673 MMT. The lower usage number was the next month’s report will hold. In the May result of USDA’s second major surprise – a 10 WASDE, USDA will release its first full 5.2 MMT reduction in projected world wheat feed usage to 129 MMT. Much of the decline supply and demand estimates for the 2013/14 marketing year.

Physical Activity Guidelines Midcourse Report

By Nikki Van Dyke, Health and Physical Activity Field Specialist The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, in partnership with the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition, was very happy to release the Physical Activity Guidelines Midcourse Report. The report was conducted by a group of physical activity experts that examined research evidence related to strategies for increasing physical activity among children and adolescents. In response to need from both federal and non-federal stakeholders for the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (http://www.health.gov/ paguidelines/guidelines/default.aspx), a federal group was formed to discuss the issue and recommended a Midcourse report. The goal of this report was to highlight interventions that can help increase physical activity in youth – in a number of different settings, both in school and outside of school. The report documents the findings of the review and presents recommendations for successful physical activity implementation strategies to help American youth increase physical activity. The report provides recommendations for increasing physical activity across five key settings: schools, preschool and childcare, community, home, and healthcare. Physical activity strategies and future steps for research were identified for the five key settings. The key findings of this report include: • All settings – 60 minutes or more a day, where kids live, learn and play. • School – Make quality physical activity a part of the school day in a variety of ways. • Preschool and Childcare – Start healthy habits for life with active play in preschool. • Community - Build the physical environments of cities, towns, and neighborhoods to encourage physical activity. • Family and Home – Be physically active with your kids and help them develop active lifestyles at a young age. • Health Care - Physical activity is critical for overall health. Talk to your patients about the importance of being active every day. As described in the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines, for youth, substantial health benefits can be seen from engaging in moderate-vigorous intensity physical activity for periods of 60 minutes or more each day. These 60 minutes should incorporate aerobic activity and muscle and bone strengthening activity. With the emerging intervention and future research focus of this report, the key message it that children need 60 minutes or more per day where they live, learn and play. To read the full report, visit the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website (http://www.health.gov/paguidelines).


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ALFALFA SEED FOR SALE

SOLD OUT until Certified Wrangler - Certified Shaw - Ladak November Call Ernest Johnson 406-357-4182 1st, 2013 or cell: 262-3081 or 262-3809

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UW assistant professor receives teaching award

By University of Wyoming Extension Exemplary contribution in teaching and structors who have taught less than 10 years. advising of range management students at “I think I’ve been highly successful at the undergraduate level has netted a teaching developing solid, practical courses, and my award for a University of Wyoming (UW) students find the courses that I teach very wildlife habitat restoration ecologist. valuable for their future careers,” said Beck. Jeff Beck, assistant professor in the DeJohn Tanaka, head of the Department of partment of Ecosystem Science and ManageEcosystem Science and Management, nomiment, received the Range Science Education nated Beck. Council’s (RSEC) Early Career Undergradu“Jeff is a rare find in the academic ranks ate Teaching Award at the 2013 Society for these days,” said Tanaka. “His course Range Management (SRM) Honor and Stuevaluations are on par with some of the bestdent Awards Ceremony in Oklahoma City, experienced instructors that we have on our Oklahoma, February 6. faculty, a few of which have received the “It was an honor, absolutely an honor to RSEC Outstanding Undergraduate Teachbe recognized by them,” said Beck, who is ing Award as well as the top University of in the College of Agriculture and Natural Wyoming teaching awards.” Resources. “It was also equally satisfying to Beck, a native of Bountiful, Utah, received a Ph.D. in forestry wildlife and range sciences earn the award because the person who won from the University of Idaho and his masthe career teaching award was one of my ter’s and bachelor’s degrees in wildlife and mentors, Karen Launchbaugh, professor of rangeland resources from Brigham Young rangeland ecology and management at the University. University of Idaho. Right after I received He began at UW as a post-doctoral scimy award, they announced hers.” entist in 2005 in the Department of Zoology The Early Career Undergraduate Teaching and Physiology then joined the Department Award is sponsored by the RSEC and SRM. of Ecosystem Science and Management “Attending the SRM meeting is a highfaculty in 2007. light of my year,” said Beck. “I really enjoy “I teach undergraduate courses in rangeattending those meetings, interacting with land ecosystem assessment and monitoring, scientists from other institutions and keeping rangeland vegetation management techniques up to date on the whereabouts of rangeland and wildlife habitat restoration ecology,” scientists. It’s also a great way to share our said Beck. “I have a particular emphasis on research results with other scientists from studying restoration efforts relative to species around the world.” inhabiting sagebrush steppe ecosystems.” The award is given to range science in-

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2001 International 9400I C15 Cat at 475 hp., 13 speed, aluminum wheels, 11-24.5 tires........ .............................................................$21,000 2007 International 9400I daycab, ISX Cummins, 475 hp, 10 speed, air ride...........$37,000

2004 Freightliner Columbia, Mercedes engine, 10 speed, midroof sleeper....................$15,000 2000 Freightliner FLD 120 Series 60 Detroit, 360 hp, 10 speed, single axle, all steel wheels, 468,000 miles, headache rack, air operated oversize load sign.................................$14,000 2001 Volvo daycab, Series 60 Detroit, 9 speed, 2 aluminum wheels, recent overhaul....$17,000

1997 International 4900 DT466, 7 speed, spring suspension, 11-22.5 tires, 6 steel wheels, rollback wrecker body, 13-ft. upper, 28-ft. lower, 3 winches, aluminum deck, rear underreach..... .............................................................$21,000

2007 Peterbilt 379 ISX Cummins, 13 speed, Lo-Pro 22.5 tires...................................$50,000

2005 Peterbilt 379 extended hood, Cat C15 (new rod and main bearings), 18 speed, 70” Ultra sleeper, 270” wheelbase, all aluminum wheels. .............................................................$46,000 NEW 2013 Maurer 40-ft. hopper, spring suspension, steel wheels.................................$27,750 NEW 2014 Maurer 40-ft. hopper, spring suspension, pintle............................................$29,000 NEW 2014 Maurer 24-ft. single axle, spring suspension...........................................$18,250

(12) 1996-2001 Great Dane reefers, 50-ft., spread axle, TK unit................. $8000 -$10,000 1977 Schetky stiff gravel pup, 13-ft. box, 23-ft. tongue, Lo-Pro 24.5 tires, 4 steel and 4 aluminum wheels.............................................$6500 New homemade 20-ft. hopper pup, steel wheels, 11-24.5 tires, ag hopper, 20-ft. drop tongue...... .............................................................$19,500

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9-2013 Wilson 41x66 hoppers with air ride, ag hoppers, 4 aluminum wheels. Each......$34,500 Side chutes available....................Add $2250 1997 Wilson 30-ft. 3 axle hopper pup, spring suspension...........................................$20,500 1991 & 1996 Western hopper doubles, 40-ft. lead, 24-ft. pup, spring suspension on lead, air ride on pup, Lo-Pro 24.5 tires on aluminum wheels, tandem dolly on turntable, new tarps.. ............................................... For set $34,000 1972 Fruehauf 21-ft. pup, 10-ft. tongue with turn table, 24.5 tires on steel wheels...............$9500

1997 & 1998 Peterbilt 379, extended hood, Cat 3406E 550 hp, 18 speed, all aluminum wheels, 63” sleeper. Each.....................$30,000 New Aluminum Hub Pilot Wheels 24.5.................................................... $250 22.5.................................................... $235

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USED 2WD, MFWD TRACTORS

LOADER TRACTORS

USED COMBINES & HEADERS

USED HAY & FORAGE

2.9% Fixed Rate On All Used Combines - oac (2) 2012 John Deere S660 combines, 520/85R38 duals, Contour Master, low, low hours..CALL

2009 John Deere 7630 (140 PTO hp), 20 speed AutoQuad transmission, MFWD with suspension, 3-point hitch, 3 hydraulics, dual PTO, 480/80R42 duals...........................$127,500

2005 John Deere 7920 (170 PTO hp), IVT transmission, MFWD, 3-point hitch with quick hitch, triple hydraulics, 380/90R50 duals...... ......................................................$120,000 1994 John Deere 7800 (145 PTO hp) 16 speed PowrQuad transmission, MFWD, 3-pt. hitch, 3 hydraulics, dual PTO,14.6 duals................ ........................................................$49,500 1976 John Deere 4630 (150-hp), Quad-Range transmission, PTO, 20.8x38 singles, dual hydraulics, John Deere 10-ft. dozer. ............. ........................................................$16,500 1973 John Deere 4430 (125 PTO hp), QuadRange transmission, dual PTO, 2 hydraulics, 20.8x34 duals..................................$12,500 1983 John Deere 4050 (105 PTO hp), powershift, 3-point hitch, dual hydraulics, dual PTO, 14.9R42 duals.................................$22,900 1987 Case IH 3594 (182 PTO hp) powershift, MFWD, 3-point hitch, triple hydraulics, 20.8x38 duals..................................$22,500

USED LAWN & GARDEN

2012 John Deere 3720 tractor, cab, MFWD, hydro, JD 300cx loader, ONLY 20 hours..$39,500 2007 John Deere X540 lawn and garden tractor, 54” mower, powerflow bagger, new engine... ...........................................................$5750 John Deere 318 lawn tractor, attachments.$2950 2004 John Deere LT180 lawn and garden tractor........................................................$1850 2001 John Deere LTR166, dump hopper. $1750 2002 John Deere LX279 lawn tractor.....$1500 John Deere 214 lawn & garden tractor with C48 broom.................................................$1500 2009 John Deere LA155 lawn tractor.....$1500 John Deere LA140 lawn tractor, 48” deck. $1350 John Deere L120 lawn tractor, bagger...$1450 1992 John Deere FT262 lawn & garden tractor........................................................$1150 1998 John Deere LT166 lawn tractor........$650 John Deere SB 14 mower.........................$200 John Deere 320 snowthrower...................$150 John Deere GX75 riding mower...............$450

USED BEET EQUIPMENT

2010 Amity 2700 beet harvester, 12 row, steerable, row finder..............................$119,500 2-Artsway 9420 beet harvester, 6 row, 24” row finder, rear steer. Each.....................$19,500 Artsway 698 beet harvester, 6 row, 24” rowfinder, rear steer..............................$19,500 Red River 624 beet harvester, 6 row, 24” row finder, rear steer...............................$13,500 WIC defoliator, 6 row, steerable............$12,000 Artsway 786A defoliator, 6 row, knife scalpers, rear steer............................................$8500 Artsway 786 defoliator, 6 row steerable......$6500 Artsway 786A defoliator, 6 row, rear steer. $4500 Artsway 786A defoliator, 24”, rear steer.....$6500 Red River defoliator. ..............................$2500

2011 John Deere 5105M (101 engine hp), 16 speed transmission with LITR, MFWD, 3-point hitch, triple hydraulics, dual PTO, JD 563SL loader, 7-ft. bucket, grapple, joystick. Only 530 hours................................$72,500 2008 John Deere 7330 (125 PTO hp) IVT transmission, MFWD, 3-point hitch, triple hydraulics, dual PTO, 18.4x38 singles, JD 747SL loader, 8-ft. bucket, grapple, joystick. ......................................................$109,500

2002 John Deere 9650STS, 800/65R32 singles, chopper, grain tank extensions........... CALL

2010 John Deere R450 windrower, 16-ft. rotary platform, V10 conditioner..............$119,500 30-ft. draper platform for Hesston 8100 Hesston......................................................$2950 Case IH 8830 draper platform, 25-ft. center....... ...........................................................$3500

John Deere 3960 forage harvester with 3-row 30” row crop. . .................................$11,500 John Deere 3960 chopper with 2RN head........ ...........................................................$4500 John Deere 3-row row crop, hd, yellow. .$5500 2006 John Deere 7420 (115 PTO hp) 16 speed PowrQuad transmission, MFWD, 3-point hitch, triple hydraulics, dual PTO, 18.4x38 singles, JD 740 SL loader, 8-ft. bucket, grapple, joystick...............................$69,500

2004 John Deere 7920 (170-hp), IVT transmission, MFWD, 3-pt. hitch with quick hitch, 3 hydraulics, PTO, 480/80R46 duals, new JD H480 loader, 9-ft. bucket, grapple, electric joystick...........................................$119,500 1985 John Deere 4250 (120 hp), powershift, 3-point hitch, triple hydraulics, dual PTO, 18.4x38 singles, JD 725 loader, 8-ft. bucket, grapple, joystick...............................$29,500 John Deere 5055E (55 ph) 9 speed transmission, MFWD, 3-pt. hitch, JD 553 loader, 6-ft. bucket. ONLY 30 hours. FACTORY WARRANTY............................................$30,000

USED SEEDING EQUIPMENT

2000 John Deere 9750STS. 30.5x32 duals, chopper.............................................. CALL 1998 John Deere 9610 30.5x32 singles, dual range, chopper, chaff spreader with 2004 John Deere 936D platform................. CALL 1997 John Deere 9500 with 24.5x32 singles, dual range, chopper, 925 platform, pickup reel..................................................... CALL 1992 John Deere 9600 with 30.5x32 singles, dual range, chopper, chaff spreader, 930 platform.............................................. CALL 1989 John Deere 9600 with chopper, 30.5x32 duals, MacDon 960 draper header..... CALL 1983 John Deere 7720 24.5x32, straw & chaff spreader, 224 platfform....................$14,500 2004 John Deere 893 cornhead, 8-row, 30-ft... ........................................................... CALL 2006 MacDon 973D platform.................. CALL 1997 MacDon 962D platform.................. CALL 2-2004 John Deere 635F 35-ft. flex platform.... ........................................................... CALL 2010 John Deere 630R platform, pickup reel... ........................................................... CALL 2009 Case IH 2010 rigid platform, bat reel, less than 100 hours.................................$20,000

USED MISCELLANEOUS

Brandt 7x40 standard auger, engine drive..$2950 2007 Brandt 13x70 auger....................$17,500 Brandt 5000EX grain vac.....................$14,000 1993 Rem 552 grain vac.........................$5500 2006 Chevrolet K1500 pickup, 5.3L V8, automatic, air, regular cab, 8-ft. box, 89,000 miles................................................$12,500 2002 Chevrolet S-10 pickup, automatic, air conditioning, 144,000 miles................$3250 2001 Chevrolet S-10 pickup, V6, automatic, air extended cab, 83,000 miles................$6950 Diamond 72” & 62” mowers.....................$2500 Reman 2600 GS2 display.......................$1650 Arctic Cat Prowler 650 HI side by side.....$5950 Leon 575V spreader............................$36,900

USED TILLAGE TOOLS

USED 4WD TRACTORS 1998 Case IH 9390 (425-hp), 4 hydraulics, 20.8R42 triples................................$99,500

USED SPRAYERS

2006 Brandt 1000 gallon.....................$11,000

2002 John Deere 2700 14-ft. mulch ripper........ ........................................................$21,500 Ace 5-bottom 16”, two-way plow, in furrow........ ...........................................................$2950

USED ROUND BALERS

0% Financing On Huge Selection of Used Round Balers - oac Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft. air hoe drill, 7.2” spacing. ..........................................$42,500 John Deere 787/730 air disk drill.........$16,500 John Deere 730/787 air disk drill, 28-ft. with 6” spacing, 170 bushel cart.................$17,500 (2) John Deere 9350 disk drills, 8-ft. units, fertilizer hitch.............................................$4750 (3) John Deere 9350 disc drills, 10-ft. units, 6” spacing, fertilizer, JD transport hitch............ ........................................................$11,500

1998 Peterbilt tractor with 425 hp. Detroit, 10 speed and wet kit.

2008 John Deere 568 wide pickup, big tires, net wrap................................................$33,500 2006 John Deere 567 wide pickup, net...$21,900 2006 John Deere 567 wide pickup, big tires, net wrap................................................$23,500 2005 John Deere 567 wide pickup, net...$23,500 2005 John Deere 567 wide pickup, net....$22,500 2003 John Deere 567 wide pickup, net...$24,500 2003 John Deere 567 wide pickup, net..$21,500 2002 John Deere 567 wide pickup, net.$18,500 2001 John Deere 567..........................$17,500

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1991 John Deere 535.............................$6500 1987 John Deere 530.............................$4950 1979 John Deere 510.............................$1500 2006 Vermeer 605M loaded.................$21,500 1998 Vermeer 605L net wrap...............$11,500 1993 Vermeer 605K................................$7950 2002 Case RBX562.............................$12,500 2002 Case IH RBX561............................$9500 1997 Case IH 8480.................................$5500 1992 Case IH 8460.................................$3500 2006 New Holland BR780...................$16,500


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20’ Tilt Deck Hydraulic 14,000 GVW.................. $5,350

Prairie Fare: Can you guess the protein source?

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service Here are a few hints about a food that could stretch your budget. Do you know what it is? • This protein food contains natural chemicals that are good for your eyes because of their lutein content. This natural colorant may reduce our risk for age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness. Okay, the first tidbit isn’t well known yet. Here are a few more hints. • This protein source is considered one of the “gold standards” in nutrition because of its digestibility. • This food costs less than 20 cents an ounce. • This food sometimes receives “bad press” because of its cholesterol content. However, studies have shown that most healthy people can eat one of these items every day without affecting their blood cholesterol level. Follow the advice of a health-care provider if you are on a special diet, though. • This food requires refrigeration at 40 F or below. The best place to store this food is not in the built-in spots in a refrigerator door. Instead, containers of these should go in the main area of the refrigerator. Usually this food retains its quality for three to five weeks beyond the sell-by date. That was easy, right? By now, you should be thinking about eggs. Eggs can serve as a nutritious meal with a few added ingredients. Here’s how to create your own omelet in seven easy steps. 1. Crack two eggs in a small bowl. Mix well with a wire whisk or fork. 2. Add water (or milk) and mix. Season with salt, pepper and herbs (if desired). Add 1 Tbsp. water or milk and, if desired, 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives or parsley. Or, sprinkle with dried herbs of choice. 3. Heat nonstick skillet over high or medium-high heat. Add about 2 tsp. of butter or margarine and allow to melt, rotating the pan to coat the bottom with melted butter. Alternate directions: To reduce fat, omit the butter and spray the bottom of the pan with nonstick cooking spray. 4. Add egg mixture and tilt pan to evenly coat bottom of pan with egg mixture. 5. Pull cooked egg from edge of pan with spatula and let the uncooked egg mixture flow under the cooked portion. 6. When the eggs are mostly set, add fillings of choice on top of half of the cooked egg mixture. Continue to heat until the cheese begins to melt. For example, add 2 to 3 Tbsp. grated cheese such as cheddar, mozzarella, pepper jack, Swiss, American, etc. or 3 to 4 Tbsp. lean protein such as canned black beans (drained and rinsed), diced ham, cooked chicken, crisp bacon or 3 to 4 Tbsp. vegetables, such as chopped onion, mushrooms, green pepper, tomatoes, salsa, spinach, green chili peppers. 7. Fold omelet in half and slide onto plate. Omelets allow for great creativity. Try making a “vegetarian omelet” with pepper jack cheese, green peppers, onions, tomatoes and mushrooms. How about a “southwest omelet” with black beans, cheddar cheese, green onions and salsa? Consider an “Italian omelet” with mozzarella cheese, spinach, chopped tomatoes and basil. Here is a “baked” version of an omelet courtesy of the University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension Service. For more information about food and nutrition, see http:// www.ndsu.edu/eatsmart or check out the Prairie Fare blog at http://www.prairiefare.areavoices.com.

Baked Eggs and Cheese

5x10 Dump Trailer, 7000 lb. GVW, Threeway Gate, Ramps, Tarp Kit, Dbl axle...........................$3,950 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

24’ 14,000 GVW Tilt bed Gooseneck......................$7,250 25’ 14,000 GVW Tandem Spring Axles..................$6,450 26’ 23,400 GVW Tandem Spring Axles..................$8,650 28’ 23,400 GVW Tandem Spring Axles..................$8,850 30’ 23,400 GVW Tandem Spring Axles..................$9,050 32’ 23,400 GVW Tandem Spring Axles..................$9,250

1 Tbsp. canola oil 6 eggs 1/2 c. nonfat milk 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese (reduced fat) 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 1/2 tsp. oregano Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put oil in a medium-sized baking dish, set a timer and heat in the oven for three minutes. In a bowl, beat eggs. Mix in remaining ingredients. Pour into hot pan. Bake 20 minutes or until eggs are firm. Serve immediately. Note: in place of 6 eggs, 4 eggs and 4 egg whites may be used. Using this modification, each serving (1/4 of the recipe) has 160 calories, 9 grams (g) of fat, 3 g of carbohydrate, 15 g of protein, 0 g of dietary fiber and 15 percent of the daily value for calcium. ##### As much as I want my kids and grandkids to follow their dreams, I hope their dreams don’t take them too far away.


Degree for growing demand in food science industry

By CAHNRS and WSU Extension This fall Washington State University (WSU) will launch a new online Master of Science in Agriculture degree program that focuses on food science and management. The new degree (http://msag.wsu.edu/food-science/) is the first in the nation to combine food science with business management courses, giving graduates an edge in the industry and helping to meet growing demand. Dr. Jeff Culbertson, director of the new online Food Science and Management program, notes that every year there are 30-40% more food science jobs than qualified candidates in the US. “The industry is growing at a phenomenal rate. In 1990, the average number of products on grocery store shelves was 5000. Today, that number is 25,000. The number of products has just skyrocketed, and behind every product is a group of trained people who developed each one.” The unique degree offers plenty of core science courses but also executive management courses designed to prepare students for the project management, budget development, human resource management and other challenges they will likely encounter on the job. “The degree opens the door to enhancing earning potential – it could triple or even quadruple with a master’s degree,” Culbertson said. “Students employed in the food industry with a B.S. in one of the sciences often plateau in their careers fairly quickly, say in 3-5 years. A master’s opens the door to career advancement.” The degree also opens doors for those who are not currently employed in the food industry. Several courses in the program focus on environmental sustainability and environmental toxicology. The food and beverage industry now recognizes opportunities for turning waste into useable materials – to generate steam, electricity or heat. For example, Budweiser produces a lot of spent grain which, in the past, they sold as cattle feed. Now they ferment that waste grain to produce fuel that is in turn used to generate energy. In fact, one plant in Columbus, Ohio is 90 percent self-sufficient in producing its energy, according to Culbertson. Culbertson and his colleagues have the track record for teaching effective online courses. He has been developing and teaching online courses for over 18 years, giving him plenty of experience in what works well. “The program is bound to be a good experience because we know what we’re doing,” Culbertson said. His colleague, Greg Möller, a University of Idaho professor of environmental chemistry and toxicology, teaches several of the online Food Science and Management courses and is nationally recognized for his film-based course in global sustainability (http://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/sustainability/), part of the Food Science and Management curriculum. Culbertson and Möller are both award-winning educators. The Master’s in Agriculture: Food Science and Management option is offered jointly by Washington State University and the University of Idaho School of Food Science.

Cabbages

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: Why do my cabbages have flowers? A: Cabbage is a biennial that normally doesn’t flower unless a sufficient cold treatment causes a hormone shift that pushes it into the reproductive stage. Where the winters are not so severe to kill the plants, they will bolt the following spring and come into flower. Your plants must have received some external stimulus from nature or someone is applying a flowering hormone to the seedlings that pushed them into the reproductive stage. Don’t expect any cabbage heads from those that are producing flowers. For answers to general horticultural questions, go to http:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/horticulture.

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USED EQUIPMENT

Truck

Haying Equipment

2007 Hesston 5556A round baler, twine only, 4900 bales...$29,900

1994 International single axle tractor, with Navistar diesel engine and 9-speed......................$6900

Hesston 5456A round baler, mesh/ twine..............................$28,999 Hesston 856A round baler, 10,000 bales..............................$13,900 1989 Hesston 560 round baler, 1000 PTO, new belts........$3000 2002 John Deere 567 round baler, twine/net, mega wide pickup...... ......................................$22,500 Case IH RS561 round baler..$10,500 1994 Case IH 8465 round baler, fully automatic...........$5900.....$6900 Case IH 8465 5x6 round baler, dual twine arm, hydraulic pickup lift. . .........................................$5800

Cat Challenger RB56 round baler, twine only, 8800 bales...$19,900 Hesston 6600 swather with 14-ft. hay header, conditioner....$6900 Hesston 1014 14-ft. hydro swing with double sickle..............$3000 New Holland 1045 2 wide self propelled balewagon, 6 cyl gas engine..............................$4599

Tractors

Misc. Irrigation

Massey-Ferguson 1155 2WD, 140hp, PTO, Westendorf loader & grapple...........................$13,900 Deutz-Allis DT 7.10 2WD, 135-hp, cab, dual PTO................$13,900

Miscellaneous

Berkeley PTO drive irrigation pump, suction pipe and screen....$4450 Natural gas engines, pumps....CALL Additional used mainline, call us New Holland BR780A round baler with net/twine.................$21,900 New Holland 660 round baler, moisture tester, extra parts......... .........................................$5500

Replacement Engines & Power Equipment

3-pt. post hole digger with 15” auger, hydraulic drive. Like new...$1690 Valmar 240 40-ft. engine drive pull type granular spreader.....$5550 Shaver bucket mount post pounder....................................... $599 Davis 185 3-pt. backhoe attachment................................. $3100 Melroe 23-ft. cultivator with harrows, hydraulic wing lift..............$3999

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Round Bale Bed

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Good, clean living?

A woman saw a decrepit, little old man sitting quietly in a rocking chair on his porch, and she had a question for him. “I couldn’t help noticing how content you look,” she said. “What’s your secret for a long, happy life?” “Well,” he began. “I smoke three packs of cigarettes a day. I also drink about a gallon of whiskey a week, eat all the fatty foods I want, and I never exercise.” “That’s incredible!” the woman exclaimed. “If you don’t mind me asking, how old are you?” “I’ll be 32 next week,” the fellow answered.

NEW IN STOCK Massey-Ferguson Hesston WR9740 16-ft. 9126 auger header

NEW - IN STOCK Hesston 2856A round balers

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Significant gains in fuel economy for 2012

#14 1998 Western Star 475 Cat, 18 speed, 46,000# double lockers, 12,000# front with floats, nonsteer lift axle, 18-ft gravel box with tarp, 58” sides. (This truck would work for beets)....$36,500 1995 Freightliner dump truck, low miles on Cummins N14, performance 9 speed, 14-ft. box, great tires and brakes....$29,500

1988 Kenworth T800 high hood, 444 Cummins, 13 speed, 46,000 lb. rears on Hendrickson extended leaf, 5-ft. spread, 4.56 ratio, 18,000 lb. front axle, new Hardox 15’6” box, hi-lift tailgate...$39,500 1986 International dump truck, 16-ft. box, Cummins NTC-350, 13 speed, lift axle and pintle hitch.... ......................................$18,500

2004 Peterbilt 379 short hood day cab, Cummins ISX, 13 speed, 11R24.5 new caps, 235” wheelbase.....................$33,900

#11 1998 Freightliner SD 3406E 475 hp rebuilt in 2012 with 40,000 miles, 18918 18 speed, 46,000# rears, new virgin 11R 24.5 drive tires, new steer tires, 2 line wet kit, 661,911 miles, great brakes...................$26,000

2006 Kenworth T-600 Cat C-15, 13 speed, 375,467 total miles, Super Ten transmission, good virgin tires, Flex Air suspension, 3:36 rears.......................$43,900

2000 Kenworth T800 day cab, Cummins ISM 370 hp, Eaton 10 speed, 170” wheelbase, good brakes. Nice virgin tires..$19,500

2004 Peterbilt 379 EXT Hood, Cat C-15 525 hp, 18918 18 speed, 3.55 ratio, nice virgin tires, 252” wheelbase, all aluminum wheels.(#14)..........$43,900

2004 Peterbilt 379 EXT Hood Cat single turbo 475 hp, 10 speed, 3.55 ratio, 252” wheelbase, all aluminum wheels. Ready for work.(#11).....$37,500

2000 Peterbilt 379 EXT Hood, Cat 550 hp, engine has 250,000 on rebuild call for more info, 18918 18 speed, tall 24.5 virgin tires, bunk bed, American Class Interior, 3.55 ratio, 265” wheelbase, 2 line wet kit........ $41,900

#9 2004 Peterbilt 379 EXT Hood Cat C-15 475 hp (525 hp capable), 16913 13 speed, 3.55 ratio, 252” wheelbase, all aluminum wheels. (#9)...................$41,900

1994 Kenworth W900 3406E 475 hp 18 speed, custom paint, flat top, 260” wheelbase. Sharp truck...............................$24,000

2000 Kenworth W900 3406E Cat (2ws) 475 hp, 13 speed, Ag-400 suspension, 3.55 rears, 60” Aerocab sleeper with bunk. Ready to be in-framed...$22,000 1986 Kenworth W900 Cat 3406B, high hood, 2 line wet kit, 13 speed, nice interior, 165” wheelbase.....................$12,500

JUST IN 1998 Kenworth T800 Detroit, 10 speed, 206” wheel base, 3.90 rears, Therma-Flo 2 line wet kit......................$22,000

2005 International Cummins ISX 425 hp, 10 speed, 64” sleeper, 3.55 rears. Cummins recon with only 245,540 miles.$29,000

2003 Volvo ISX 500 hp, 600,000 miles on Cummins rebuild, 13 speed, mid roof sleeper, virgin tires, AliArc bumper.......$22,900

1988 International dump truck, Cummins, 13 speed, nice box, Hendrickson walking beam suspension 11R24.5 tires, just had annual inspection ready for work...............................$15,000

Steerable lift axles Hendrickson Paralift with axle..................... $3600

1993 Freightliner FLD 120 Cat 3406B 400 hp, day cab, all aluminum wheels, nice.......$17,500

1997 Freightliner FLD112 single axle, M11, 10 speed, flat top 40” integrated sleeper, 3.90 ratio, 894,000 miles, nice tires..... ......................................$11,500

1986 International Cat 3406B, 13 speed, 255” wheelbase, aluminum steer................................. ........ Price reduced to $15,000

1985 Kenworth W900 Cat 3406A, 13 speed, 60” flat top, 260” wheel base............$12,500 Just In 1983 Kenworth W900 water truck, Cummins, 15 speed, 2600 gallon spray truck.... ......................................$21,500

1979 Peterbilt 359 dump truck, Cummins, 13 speed, 16-ft. tapered box in good shape, Hendrickson walking beam suspension................................$12,500

2 CAT C15 Engines

MXS69658 475-hp..................$7500

Freightliner FL70 service truck, welder, air compressor, crane on 11-ft. service bed...........$32,500

Reman Crankshafts

Cat 3406E......................... $1250 Cat 3406B........................ $1050 Cummins N14.................. $1500 Cummins 855 BC/SC........ $900 Cat C12............................ $1200 Also available ISX, L10, M11, DT466, C15, Det 60 series

Champ All Terrian forklift, Ford straight six, 6000#, side shift, tall mast............................$9500

2008 Peterbilt 386, Cummins ISX 485 hp, 10 speed, 3.55 ratio, 236” wheelbase, dual exhaust, Ali-Arc bumper, Flex Air suspension. Like new virgin tires. Only 485,396 miles...............$59,500

2006 Kenworth T800 Cummins ISX 475 hp, 10 speed, sp40 3.70 ratio, 60” removable sleeper, Tru-Flo wet kit,11R22.5 tires on all aluminum wheels....... ......................................$46,900

2005 Kenworth T800 day cab, Cummins ISX 450 hp, 3.55 ratio, 11R22.5 virgin drivers, 2-line wet kit . ................................$42,500

#19 2004 Peterbilt 379 EXT Hood Cat single turbo 475 hp, 10 speed, 3.55 ratio, 252 wheelbase, 2 tone paint, drop visor, all aluminum wheels. Nice virgin tires. Ready for work (#19).......... ......................................$39,500

1994 Volvo Detroit 365/400 hp, 188” wheelbase, 9 speed..$9500

1991 International day cab, 3176 Cat, 10 speed, 3.21 rears, low pro 24.5 good tires.....$9500

1996 International Detroit 430/470 hp, 10 speed, nice caps 11R22.5, good truck......$15,000

2005 Freightliner Columbia tri-drive grain truck, 24-ft. box, 14.0L Detroit, 10 speed..$56,000

BELLY DUMPS AND OTHER TRAILERS JUST IN!

1993 Trail King 40-ft. tri-axle belly dump, 11R22.5 tires, Budd wheels...........................$23,500

2008 Load King belly dump trailer, center point spring suspension..........................$32,500

2007 Yamaha Phazer long track only 800 miles...................$4200 T H E

1997 Cornhusker 45x102 hopper trailer, ag hoppers, 8-ft. sides, 11R/24.5 tires on aluminum wheels, new brakes.......$22,500

1985 Trail King tri-axle belly dump, all new king pin plate and bushings, good super single tires, good brakes. Ready for work...............................$17,500

2005 Ravens 48-ft.x102” all aluminum flat bed, spread axle, excellent shape, no cracks, nice deck...............................$18,900

Engines

Cummins N14’s, BCII 400, BCIII 350   & 400, BCIV 400, M11’s Cat C15’s, 3406E’s, 3406B’s Cat 3054 Serial #5YS.............$3200 Cat 3406E Serial #2WS, recent work........................................$8500 Detroit 6V53T........................$5500 Detroit 60’s Volvo VED7C 275 hp..............$4000 We have a large selection of used parts

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By U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Recently, EPA released its annual report that tracks the fuel economy of vehicles sold in the United States, underscoring the major increases made in the efficiency of the vehicles Americans drive, reducing oil consumption and cutting carbon emissions. According to the report, EPA estimates that between 2007 and 2012 fuel economy values increased by 16 percent while carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions have decreased by 13 percent, and in 2012 alone the report indicates a significant one year increase of 1.4 miles per gallon (mpg) for cars and trucks. “Today’s report shows that we are making strides toward saving families money at the pump, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and cleaning up the air we breathe,” said Gina McCarthy, Assistant Administrator for EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation. “The historic steps taken by the Obama administration to improve fuel economy and reduce our dependence on foreign oil are accelerating this progress, will spur economic growth and will create high-quality domestic jobs in cutting edge industries across America.” The expected 1.4 mpg improvement in 2012 is based on sales estimates provided to EPA by automakers. EPA’s projections show a reduction in CO2 emissions to 374 grams per mile and an increase in average fuel economy to 23.8 mpg. These numbers represent the largest annual improvements since EPA began reporting on fuel economy. Fuel economy is expected to continue improving significantly under the Obama administration’s historic National Clean Car Program standards. The program cuts greenhouse gas emissions and would double fuel economy standards by 2025. The standards will save American families $1.7 trillion dollars in fuel costs, and by 2025 will result in an average fuel savings of more than $8,000 per vehicle. The program will also save 12 billion barrels of oil, and by 2025 will reduce oil consumption by more than 2 million barrels a day – as much as half of the oil imported from OPEC every day. EPA’s annual “Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975 through 2012” attributes the improvements to the rapid adoption of more efficient technologies, the increasing number of high fuel economy choices for consumers, and the fact that many automakers are already selling vehicles that can meet more stringent future fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions standards. The report indicates that the projected gains for 2012 more than make up for a slight dip in fuel economy in 2011. Compared to five years ago, consumers have twice as many hybrid and diesel vehicle choices, a growing set of plug-in electric vehicle options, and a six-fold increase in the number of car models with combined city/highway fuel economy of 30 mpg or higher. The new report can be found at: http://www.epa.gov/otaq/ fetrends.htm

Sticky orange tree

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist NDSU Extension Service Q: My orange tree has done well outdoors this summer here in hot Milwaukee. However, it had a lot of flies on it for the past month. I moved it in to my sun porch and noted many of the leaves are sticky. I cleaned each leaf off twice with soapy water, but the sticky stuff came back. I also sprayed it with rubbing alcohol, but it didn’t help. What can I do? A: This could be from scale insects infesting your tree. The fact that flies were attracted to the tree is an indication that there was a feeding insect population somewhere, but not on the foliage, because you’ve carefully wiped the leaves down twice. Look on the stem to see if there are any lumps along the branches. I’m willing to bet that this is the cause of your problem. Because this is an ornamental tree and not one for consuming fruit, I suggest visiting a local nursery or garden center to see if it has a systemic insecticide available for controlling scale insects. Apply the product according to label directions and your problem will end eventually. For answers to general horticultural questions, go to http:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/horticulture. ##### There can be such a thing as being too involved with the grandchildren, which can lead to Granny burnout, which then leads to resentment. To avoid this, keep up your own interests, friendships, and hobbies to maintain your own identity. They can be your escape routes to fun when grandparenting becomes overwhelming at times.


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Reducing pollution at national parks

By Colorado State University Air quality and visibility have improved dramatically at national parks and other areas of national scenic value in association with reduced air pollution emissions, according to new data analysis by the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) at Colorado State University. Using atmospheric conditions from the 1990s and present day, CIRA researchers can simulate what the parks looked like then and now. “The simulated images illustrate that at places such as Great Smoky Mountains National Park, mountains that were once regularly obscured by haze are now clearly visible,” said Jenny Hand, a CIRA scientist who is working with the National Park Service to study air pollution trends and their causes. High levels of pollution In the 1960s and 1970s, high air pollution levels, often referred to as acid rain, damaged terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and in some cases resulted in die-offs of fish and trees. This same air pollution contributed to haze, reducing visibility to a few miles in many cities, and obscured majestic vistas in national parks. The primary cause of the pollution had been identified as burning of fossil fuels, largely by coal-fired power plants, factories and automobiles, which releases sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere. To address air pollution, Congress passed the 1970 Clean Air Act and its amendments in 1977 and 1990. The 1977 amendments identified certain national parks and wilderness areas as places having high scenic values and set the national goal of reducing human-caused haze in these areas. The introduction of the Acid Rain Program in 1990 set further goals of reducing the sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions from coal-fired power plants and automobiles. As a result, from 1990 to 2010, sulfur dioxide emissions in the U.S. dropped from 23 million tons to 8 million tons, and nitrogen oxide emissions were cut in than half, based on annual emission inventories from the EPA. These and other emission reductions have led to remarkable improvements in visibility in many national parks, say CIRA scientists who have simulated the visual scenes at many national parks and wilderness areas. “Though there have been dramatic improvements in air quality, high levels of air pollution still occur and are environmentally harmful,” Hand said. “Diligence is required to maintain the improved air quality we now enjoy and to resolve remaining issues.” CIRA was established as in interdisciplinary partnership between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Colorado State University in 1980. CIRA’s partnership with the National Park Service began in the same year, and there are currently eight scientists and staff members focused on air quality measurement and visibility research.

Things you never hear at the trailer park

“Dale Jr.? Who’s that?” “Spitting is a nasty habit.” “Steak? No thanks we’re vegetarians.” “Get those kids out of the back of the truck–it’s not safe back there!” “Guns in the house? No way.” “I bought a nice Australian Chardonnay for us to drink while we watch the Academy Awards.” “Duct tape won’t fix that.” “Checkmate.”

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Apple tree species

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: My husband and I are interested in planting some apple trees on a farmstead. What species do you recommend? We are curious about golden delicious, which is a jonalicioustype graft, or a honeycrisp. What pollinators would be needed? We’re not crazy about granny smith or crabapples. (Manning, North Dakota) A: I have a publication I put together after some extensive research. Go to http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/plantsci/ hortcrop/h1547.pdf for the information you want. You can download the entire publication if you would like. If you have any more questions, get back to me. I hope it helps!

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2004 Kenworth T600 Cat C15 435 hp, Jake, Eaton 10 speed auto shift, New 20-ft. Loadline grainbox, hoist, roll tarp, pintle hitch, steerable air up/down tag axle................$68,500

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2004 Peterbilt 379 Cat C15 475 hp, Jake, 13 speed, 63” Hi-Roof Ultra- 1998 Western Star 4964EX dayCab sleeper, aluminum wheels......... cab with 3406E Cat at 475-hp. ...........................................$34,500 (180,000 miles on overhaul with paperwork), Jake brake, 10 speed, air ride. Sleeper is removed.....$24,500

1994 Kenworth T800 daycab, N14 Cummins Red Top @ 500-hp. (fresh in-frame engine overhaul with 0 miles), Jake, 10 speed, dual line wet kit, airride suspension, aluminum wheel..........................$29,500

2002 Peterbilt 379 extended hood, Cat C15 “6NZ” 475 hp, Jake, 13 speed, full gauges, 70” double bunk sleeper, low air leaf, lo-pro 22.5, 10 aluminum wheels............... $36,500

1999 Ford F450 with 7.3L Power Stroke diesel, automatic, 11-ft. flatbed with cone picking seats, 25 light arrow board. Runs excellent..... ...........................................$14,500

2004 Kenworth T600 Cat C15 435 hp, Jake, Eaton 10 speed auto shift, New 20-ft. Loadline grainbox, hoist, roll tarp, pintle hitch, steerable air up/down tag axle................$68,500

1995 Ford F250 XLT, standard cab 4x4 with 7.3L Powerstroke diesel, automatic, power windows/locks, air, winch, aluminum wheels, new tires. New transmission. Very nice shape.................................... $7500

2005 Peterbilt 379 Cat C15 475 hp, Jake, 13 speed, 63” Hi-Roof UltraCab sleeper, aluminum wheels, APU unit.............................$41,500

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2004 Trail King quad axle bellydump, spring suspension, aluminum wheels, push block, air clam gate....................................$41,500

1990 Ford F250 XL 4x4, standard 2001 Dodge 3500 4x4 Quadcab cab, flatbed, 302 EFI, 5 speed . ...... with Cummins turbo diesel high ..............................................$3250 output, 6 speed manual, B&W turnover ball, brand new tires. 93,000 actual miles.........................$16,500

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Almost 10,000 children without health insurance

By NDSU Extension Service Children without health insurance have limited access to health care (whether preventive or ongoing), which can lead to a greater risk of illness and hospitalization. In addition, a lack of health insurance can have a negative influence on school attendance and participation in extracurricular activities, and increased financial and emotional stress among parents. According to 2010 data, 6.1 percent of North Dakota’s youth (approximately 9,514 children ages 0 through 18) do not have health insurance coverage. Nationally, 8.5 percent of youth (approximately 6.5 million) are uninsured. April’s “Insights on Children” publication from North Dakota KIDS COUNT at North Dakota State University (NDSU) focuses on children ages 0 through 18 without health insurance by county. The U.S. Census Bureau’s Small Area Health Insurance Estimates program produces estimates on health insurance coverage for states and all counties in the nation. Estimates are produced based on models that incorporate data from a number of sources, including Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program records, federal tax returns, population estimates and the American Community Survey. “While the overall rate of uninsured youth in North Dakota remains lower than the national average, there are many areas in our state where more than one in every 10 children lacks health-care coverage,” says Karen Olson with North Dakota KIDS COUNT. “In addition, while this report focuses mostly on the uninsured rates of children in the state, it is important to understand that many children who have insurance have inadequate coverage and limited access to health care.” A little more than one-third of North Dakota children meet the quality of care standard established by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau in collaboration with the National Center for Health Statistics. This means that 39 percent of North Dakota children have adequate insurance and a usual source for care, and had at least one preventive care visit in the past year. It also means that the majority of children do not meet these criteria (61 percent or approximately 59,000 children). “Access to health insurance coverage is important for children as they develop and grow into adulthood,” Olson says. “Even more important are efforts to ensure that coverage translates into high-quality health care that leads to positive outcomes for all children.” “Insights on Children” is available at http://www.ndkidscount.org.

Annual Kid’s Fishing Day

Central Montana’s 20th annual fishing day for youngsters will take place 9 a.m. to noon, June 8, at Wadsworth Pond on the west side of Great Falls, Montana. As in past years, the Great Falls chapter of Walleyes Unlimited will give away free rod and reel outfits to youngsters who complete a series of educational stations. Again this year, if a child brings a rod and reel, the youngster will receive a free tackle box with tackle. No fishing license is required that day at Wadsworth and Fish, Wildlife and Parks. There is no age limit but the activities are geared to youngsters just learning how to fish. To reach Wadsworth Pond head west on Central Avenue over I-15, turn north on 34th St. NW, then turn west on Wilkinson Lane and follow to the park. Groups participating include: Walleyes Unlimited, FWP, U.S. Forest Service, Malmstrom Air Force Base and Missouri River Flyfishers. For more information contact FWP in Great Falls at 4545840.

Listen up

A woman went in to pick up her car from the local repair shop. “Well,” the mechanic said, “there’s good news and there’s bad news.” “I’ll take the bad news first, I guess,” said the woman. “I couldn’t fix your brakes,” said the mechanic. “That’s the whole reason I brought the car in,” complained the woman. “What possible good news can you give me after that?” “I replaced the horn with a siren.”


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USED COMBINE INVENTORY & HEADERS

5-Case 8230’s loaded................................................Coming In 2012 Case IH 7230 luxury cab, rock trap, long auger, chopper, power mirrors, HID lighting, yield/moisture logging..$307,000 2011 Case IH 7120 luxury cab, rock trap, long auger, chopper, HID lighting, yield/moisture logging......................... $282,000

USED SPRAYERS

Case IH Patriot 4410, 90-ft. booms, aim command, loaded, 2500 hours....................................................................... $159,000

Case IH 2588 764 rotor hours, yield/moisture, chopper, AFX rotor, HID lights, long auger, rear weights......................... $194,500 Case IH 2588 930 rotor hours, AFX rotor, rock trap, chopper, long auger, weights......................................................... $194,500 Case IH 2388 2676 separator hours, chopper, hopper extension, Trimble EZ steer, 500 monitor.................................... $95,000 Case IH 2388 3100 separator hours, chopper, hopper extension, long unload auger, yield/moisture monitor................. $90,000

USED DRILLS

SPX Patriot 3320 90-ft. booms, loaded, 2040 hours.... $195,000 New Holland SF115 suspended boom, 90-ft. booms with screens, 1500 gallon tank........................................................ $44,900

Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., double shoot, Dutch carbon knives, 3” steel packers, 2320 tow between.............................. $50,000

Case IH 1680, chopper, rock trap, long unload auger................. . ........................................................Make Reasonable Offer Case IH 1660 with 1010 header, chopper, rock trap, Kirby spreader..................................................................... $14,900 Case IH 1015 pickup header, 13-ft. with 7 apron attachment, wind guard............................................................................ $4500

Bourgault 8800 52-ft., 5 rank air drill, single shoot with Bourgault 3225 cart................................................................... $25,000 International 150 hoe drills, 38-ft., 10” spacing, 3 drill hitch. Each............................................................................... $300

USED TRACTORS

2011 Case IH Magnum 215 luxury cab, full powershift, loaded, with L780 loader...................................................... $165,000 Case IH Magnum 215 MFD, luxury cab, 540/1000/13/8” PTO, 3-pt., LX780 loader, 1800 hours....................................... $135,000 2010 Case IH Maxxum 140, L750 loader, bucket, grapple, 625 hours......................................................................... $99,900

USED 4WD TRACTORS Case IH Puma 180 with L770 loader, bucket, grapple, 1741 hours........................................................................ $118,000

New Holland SP115 suspended boom, 90-ft., foam marker, 1500 gallon mix fill kit......................................................... $24,000

2012 Case IH 500HD 4WD.................................................CALL 2009 Case IH 435 QuadTrac with 1550 hours, loaded..$248,000 2008 Case IH 535 QuadTrac with 1300 hours.............. $278,000

Ford New Holland 8770 MFD, dual PTO, 3-pt., 160 hp, 7740 hours, bucket/grapple................................................ $69,000

Brandt QF 2500 wheel boom sprayer, 100-ft. boom, Auto rate, mix fill, end nozzle kit................................................ $12,000 Brandt QF 2500 wheel boom sprayer, 100-ft. booms, Raven control.......................................................................... $8700 Melroe Spra-Coupe 115, 50-ft. booms, 165 gallon.......... $1900

USED MISCELLANEOUS

ProAG 12SR bale scoop, big square bale mover, 11x24.5 dual truck tires................................................................... $20,000 Alloway 10”x70-ft. swing auger, hanger bearings, 540 PTO....... . ..................................................................................... $6500

USED ROUND BALER

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Say you saw it in the Trader’s Dispatch

The deadline for phoning advertising for the June issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be May 31. Phone us at (406) 279-3291 Camper/Race Trailer/Horse Trailer Tug Truck Limo stretch crewcab plus extended cab with Cat diesel and 10-speed transmission. Setup with fifth wheel ball and bumper ball. Motivated seller

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2013 Ford F350 regular cab 4x4, 6.2L V8, automatic, air, cruise, tilt, grille guard, trailer tow.......................................... $4500 Rebates or $1000 + 1.9% for 60 months - oac

2010 Ford F150 XLT supercrew 4x4, 5.4L V8, automatic, power seat, bed liner, 52,000 miles................................................... $22,495

2008 Ford F250 regular cab 4x4, V8, automatic, flatbed with gooseneck hitch, grille guard, 114,000 miles, good condition............ $10,995

2013 Ford Escape SEL 4x4, 2.0L Ecoboost, automatic, heated leather, moon roof, auto park assist + more.......................... $2000 Rebates or 0.0% for 60 months - oac

2006 Ford Mustang LX convertible, V6, automatic, 58,000 miles............................. $11,995

Blowing topsoil

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist NDSU Extension Service Q: As a new homeowner in McKenzie County, can I plant the lawn this fall? I am worried about the topsoil blowing. (North Dakota) A: Oats are a quick cover that you could use because they will pop up in a few days. If the oats can get a little growth before freeze-up, they will stabilize the soil somewhat. If you have an individual or company that does hydromulching in your area, you could have that person or company throw some oat seeds into a tank and spray them over the intended lawn area. The combination of the oats sprouting and tackiness of the mulch should stabilize the soil against even the most severe wind forces. The oat plants will be killed by hard frosts, so they will not be a permanent part of the lawn next year, but they will add valuable organic matter. For answers to general horticultural questions, go to http:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/horticulture.

He should have wished for wisdom

A man rubbed a bottle, and out came a genie, who offered him three wishes. The man’s first wish was to wake up on a bed full of money. His second wish was to be the most powerful man in town. And his third wish was to have a lovely wife 20 years his junior. “Fine,” said the genie. “When you wake up in the morning, your wished will all be granted.” The man could hardly get to sleep that night, so great was his anticipation. But finally, he rolled over and was off to dreamland. When he woke up the next morning, something was poking the man in the back–he was sleeping on a bed of pennies. He went outside and found his house had been moved way out to the countryside and was completely isolated. But the worst was when he saw his wife, and she looked the same as always. The man raced to the nearest mirror, and sure enough, he was 20 years older then he had been the day before.

2013 Ford Explorer XLT 4x4, 3.5L V6, automatic, heated leather, navigation, rear camera, power lift gate + more............. $2000 Rebates 0.0% for 60 months - oac

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2013 Ford Edge Limited AWD, V6, automatic, heated leather, Sync, Sirius + more. Only 9000 miles, factory warranty........................ $32,495

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Tool allows landowners to assess wildfire risk

By Colorado State University The Colorado State Forest Service has just made available an online mapping tool that will help community leaders, professional planners and interested citizens determine wildfire risk and where forest management actions can achieve the greatest impact to reduce that risk. The Colorado Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal - or COWRAP - is a web-mapping tool that provides access to statewide wildfire risk assessment information. Through COWRAP, fire mitigation professionals, prevention planners, natural resource professionals and interested citizens can generate maps and download data and reports that describe defined project areas, such as neighborhoods or watersheds. The information in the portal is based on geographic information system (GIS) data layers that allow users to view such themes as the likelihood of an acre burning, potential fire intensity, historic fire occurrence and values at risk from wildfire. “Wildland fires continue to threaten people, property, drinking water and forest assets across Colorado, and population growth into wildland-urban interface areas presents major challenges to Colorado residents,” said Joe Duda, interim state forester. “Heightened awareness of wildfire risk and the forest management measures necessary to mitigate that risk are becoming increasingly important to ensure public safety.” CO-WRAP features two levels of access – one for community leaders, planning professionals and forestry professionals, and one for interested citizens. The professional viewer provides access to data and tools for use in creating fire protection or forest stewardship plans, or identifying priority fuels treatment areas. It also allows users to generate detailed risk summary reports for customized land areas – such as neighborhoods, Fire Protection Districts or counties. The public viewer provides a simple-to-use tool that allows users to explore wildfire risk and generate maps for specific locations. “Whether to increase public awareness about wildfire risk, or to put much-needed information at the fingertips of fire managers, CO-WRAP will be a tremendous asset for Colorado,” said Paul Cooke, director of the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control. The Colorado State Forest Service continues to be the lead state agency for providing forest stewardship and wildfire mitigation education to private landowners, following legislation in 2012 that transferred responsibility for wildfire command and control from the CSFS to the newly formed Division of Fire Prevention and Control. To access CO-WRAP go to www.ColoradoWildfireRisk. com. For more information about protecting homes and communities from wildfire visit csfs.colostate.edu.

Russian sage

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: What can I do with my Russian sage plant? I like the fact that it blooms all summer. What I don’t like is that it produces a lot of sprouts and spreads out of control. Is there some way to control these sprouts without killing the whole plant? A: You can insert a physical barrier around the plant or use Sucker Stopper, which is expensive. Sucker Stopper will kill the growing tip without killing the plant. Another solution is to dig the sprouts out with a spade and bare hands. Yours must be a very vigorous plant because I don’t have problems anywhere to that extent. When something shows up where I don’t want it, a sharp jab with a sharpshooter spade does the trick for most, if not all, of the season. For answers to general horticultural questions, go to http:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/horticulture.

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Root Lesion Nematodes in Wheat

by Wendy A. Johnson, Robert H. Johnston, Jeffrey A. Johnston, Gregory D. Kushnak, William Grey, Mary E. Burrows and Alan T. Dyer Root lesion nematodes are microscopic roundworms that parasitize agricultural crops in every part of the world. Two species of root lesion nematode, Pratylenchus thornei and Pratylenchus neglectus, are damaging to wheat. Our neighboring states of Washington, Oregon and Idaho experience annual yield losses in spring wheat due to infestations of both nematode species. Studies in Oregon and Washington have attributed up to 36 percent yield reduction in intolerant cultivars due to P. neglectus. Greatest losses occur in low-rainfall, annually cropped wheat. A survey of small grain fields in Montana for root lesion nematode was conducted in 2006 and 2007. The assessment showed damaging populations of P. neglectus occurring in north central counties of Montana, in fields of winter wheat and fields managed as no-till. No P. thornei was detected in the state. Trials conducted in summer 2007 reveal that McNeal and Outlook spring wheat display tolerance (by maintaining yield) in the presence of damaging P. neglectus populations. Root Lesion Nematode Root lesion nematodes are migratory endoparasites. They are mobile in water films among soil parFIGURE 1. A root lesion nematode ticles but move and a close look at the darkened into host root stylet, diagnostic to this group of tissue to feed nematodes. This nematode is 0.5mm long, or half the thickness of a dime. and reproduce. The parasitic nematode penetrates and moves into plant root cells using its sharp, hollow stylet (Figure 1). Cell-wall degrading enzymes secreted from the nematode’s stylet facilitate entry and feeding. As these nematodes feed and mature, they become reproductive and are able to lay an egg in root tissue every three days. There may be up to five generations of root lesion nematodes within one growing season. As eggs hatch, young nematodes can move back out into soil in search of new host plants. Since the nematodes usually live protected inside host roots, they are not dependent on soil moisture to survive. They can also enter a resting stage when field conditions are dry and hosts are not available. Subsequently, they revive under favorable conditions. This allows them to survive through fallow periods. Root lesion nematodes associated with soil particles are dispersed from field to field on farm equipment, shoes, animals and by wind.

Damage and Yield Loss Damage from root lesion nematodes can be easily mistaken for nutrient deficiencies, root rot diseases and drought. Nematode affected plants display stunting, yellowing of older leaves, reduced tillering and loss in kernel weight. Damage is affected by a variety’s tolerance and/or resistance and environmental factors including soil moisture and nutrient availability. In a low precipitation environment, winter wheat losses can be up to 37 percent at a level of 10,000 P. neglectus/kg soil. Spring wheat losses are less in high precipitation environments, but are still 14 percent at a level of 4,000 P. neglectus/kg soil.

Variety Tolerance to Root Lesion Nematodes Nematode tolerance refers to the amount of injury or yield loss caused by the nematode that a plant can withstand or recover from. Trials conducted in the summer of 2007 reveal that the spring wheat varieties McNeal and Outlook displayed nematode tolerance by FIGURE 2. A map of wheat growing districts in Montana. Nematodes were detected maintaining their yields in light grey counties. Dark grey counties contained average P. neglectus populations in the presence of high exceeding the damage threshold. Counties listed as ND are counties where root lesion P. neglectus populations nematode was not detected. (Table 3). A tolerance index value (higher number = less yield loss) is used Survey and Distribution for Root Lesion as a predictive measure of performance in areas of Nematode in Montana high infestation. In contrast, nematode resistance In the spring of 2006 and 2007, populations of refers to the ability of a plant to prevent reproducroot lesion nematodes were surveyed with the as- tion of the nematode. Currently, there are no known sistance of Extension Agents in 17 counties, rep- Montana-adapted varieties that display resistance to resenting 82 percent of the total wheat acreage in root lesion nematode. Where resistance is lacking, Montana (Figure 2). Agents sampled 148 fields in tolerant varieties are a desirable control method. In 2006 and 116 fields in 2007. In 2006, P. neglectus Montana, spring wheat rotations appear to reduce nematode populations relative to winter wheat. However, since root lesion nematodes are parasitic to most small grains, rotation to non-host crops is a recommended control strategy. Non-host crops including safflower, flax, triticale and field pea do not allow reproduction of P. neglectus and therefore help manage nematode populations. Currently, the MSU wheat breeding programs are evaluating germplasm for resistance and tolerance to root lesion nematodes. Since high numbers of nematodes were found following winter wheat, studies are focused on the development of resistant winter wheat varieties. At this time, there are no commercially available lines with complete TABLE 2. Damage threshold of root lesion nematode in fields surresistance to root lesion nematodes. veyed in Montana counties and crop districts in 2006 and 2007 was found in 12 of 17 counties, and in 41 percent of However, resistant and tolerant cultivars will ultiall fields surveyed. In 2007, P. neglectus was found mately be the most economically important manin 11 of 15 counties, and in 37 percent of all fields agement practice for Pratylenchus due to a lack of surveyed (Table 2). The number of P. neglectus in chemical control and limited rotational schemes. fields was above the damage threshold of 2500 P. Assessing Root Lesion Nematodes in Your neglectus/kg dry soil in 14 percent and 13 percent Fields of the fields in 2006 and 2007, respectively. The Unthrifty plants appearing in patches across a damage threshold of 2500 P. neglectus/kg soil is field may indicate a nematode infestation. Early the population size above which significant yield damage signs to look for are yellow lower leaves losses occur. Significantly higher populations of and loss of secondary branching in the root sysroot lesion nematodes were found in fields follow- tem. Since populations of nematodes occur in ing a crop of winter wheat than in fields following ‘hotspots’, extensive soil sampling is required in crops of spring wheat (Figures 3A and 4A). When order to accurately evaluate nematode populations. field management practices were compared, more Soil testing for root lesion nematodes can only be root lesion nematodes were found in no-till fields performed by a laboratory. Soil testing and samversus conventionally tilled fields (Figures 3B and pling instructions for root lesion nematode can be 4B). No trend was observed in fields that were an- found at the Western Laboratories website, www. nually cropped versus wheat-fallowed. westernlaboratories.com. TABLE 3. Montana spring wheat varieties tested for yields in the presence of high populations of P. neglectus (3879 nematodes/kg of soil). FIGURE 3. Spring 2006 populations of root lesion nematodes for fields (A) previously cropped to spring and winter wheat and (B) cropped under no-till and conventional tillage systems.

TABLE 1. Increasing population densities of P. neglectus decreased yields of spring and winter wheat varieties in Montana.

FIGURE 4. Spring 2007 populations of root lesion nematodes for fields (A) previously cropped to spring and winter wheat and (B) cropped under no-till and conventional tillage systems.

Tolerance Index is used as a predictive measure of performance in areas of high infestation (higher number = less yield loss).


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Big Bud 950/50 950 hp, 2610 Twin Disk transmission and torque with hydraulic upgrades, Clark 85,000 lb. axles, new upgraded closed center hydraulics with flow control.......................................$349,500 Big Bud 600/50 KT 1150 motor, major component work, twin disk transmission, 75,000# Clark axles, new paint, new 30.5x32 tires...... ............................................................................................$150,000 Big Bud 550/50 550 hp, 2610 Series transmission, 70,000 lb. Clark axles, new paint and interior..........................................................$125,000 Big Bud 525/50 600 hp, 1110 hours, 1150 motor, new style ROPS cab.......................................................................................$125,000 Big Bud 525/50 rebuilt transmission........................................$110,000 1979 Big Bud 450/50, 30.5x32 duals, 4037 hours....................$89,500 Big Bud KT450 1150 Cummins 450 hp, 13 speed Fuller transmission, 70,000# Clark axles, needs paint..........................................$29,500 1973 Big Bud HN360.................................................................$29,500 Big Bud HN320..........................................................................$39,500

2006 Case IH STX480 quad track, 30” tracks, auto steer, power shift transmission, differential lock. New front tracks. Camoplast with less then 20 hours. Quto Trak is Tremble Easy Guide 500. Shedded, very clean. 1600 hours.................................................................$225,000 2002 Case IH STX450 4WD, 5 remotes, 710x38 duals at 50%, 5500 hours....................................................................................$115,000 2010 Case IH Puma 210, 650 hours, MFWD, 4WD, 3 hydraulics, CVT transmission, Full Auto Guidance.......................................$149,500 2002 Case IH JXV100 MFD, 85 hp, cab, air, 3-pt., PTO, LX252 loader, 2450 hours............................................................................$45,000 Case IH 9180 4WD, Trimble 500 EZ, 855 Cummins, Firestone duals 80%......................................................................................$69,500 1994 Case IH 9270 7000 hours, 30.5x32 Tiger Style duals 80%............ . ............................................................................................$69,500 1992 Case IH 7120 Magnum 7400 hours, Leon 808 front end loader, no 3-point, 540/1000 PTO.....................................................$59,500 Case 1030 with Case 70 loader, 100 hp, cab, PTO. Very clean tractor... . ............................................................................................$11,500 John Deere 7730 with 746 SL loader, almost like new, 7275 hours, 2 function electric joystick.......................................................$129,500

TILLAGE EQUIPMENT Wagner 17, factory installed 318 Detroit diesel engine, 23.1x30 tires, factory duals, dual hydraulics. Rare, all original, good condition........ ..............................................................................................$29,500

HEADERS & ATTACHMENTS

2005 MacDon 973 36-ft. header, pick up reel, transport............$45,000 2002 MacDon 972 draper table, hydraulic fore and aft. pickup reel, P auger, transport.....................................................................$30,000 Case IH 1010 30-ft. header, pickup reel, hydraulic fore/aft. Very clean... .................................................................................................$9500 2003 John Deere 936D grain header, pickup reel, transport. Always shedded. ...............................................................................$45,000 John Deere 930 header, pickup reel..........................................$10,000 Variety of headers & variety of brands/prices vary - CALL

John Deere 230 tandem disk, disks - 70%................................$12,500 Friggstad C5-43 chisel plow, extended to 47-ft.........................$10,000 Noble 42-ft. V-blade, hydraulic trip, extra parts...........................$12,500

Versatile 1150 525 hp, 30.5x32 duals........................................$59,500 Versatile 895 4WD, 310 hp, 24.5x32 duals, air drill return line. Good condition................................................................................$37,500 Allis Chalmers HD-5 dozer, draw bar, ROPS, canopy.................$7500

COMBINES

(2) 2011 Case IH 8120s one with 274 hours, one with 276 hours..CALL 2004 Case IH 8010 2040 separator hours, 2700 engine hours, has IH 2020 30-ft. flex head, 2006 newer engine, updated feeder house, upgraded Pro600 monitor, Contour Master, chopper, long auger, moisture/yield...............................................Combine only $175,000 With header.........................................................................$200,000 2009 Case IH 7120 400 separator hours, Pro 600 monitor......$228,500 2011 Case IH 7088 573 hours, Color Touch monitor, chopper..$185,000 1993 Case IH 1688 3243 engine hours, new heavy clean grain boot with cross auger, update to 11/4” shaft..........................................$45,000 1987 Case IH 1680 3450 engine hours, 2500 separator hours, always shedded................................................................................$29,500 1987 New Holland TR96 3000 separator hours........................$39,000 John Deere 9770 750 separator hours, custom cutter package duals, 2WD, nice machine..............................................................$195,000 2003 John Deere 9750............................................................$110,000 John Deere 9660 STS, 1200 engine hours, chopper, 30-ft. auger, 18.4x42 singles, bin extensions........................................................$182,000 2003 John Deere 9650 STS, 2734 separator hours, chopper.$110,000 1991 John Deere 9500 with 30-ft. header, 2966 engine hours, 2300 separator hours.....................................................................$45,000 2004 Cat Challenger 670 600 separator hours, with pickup....$155,000 Gleaner R60, 2882 hours...........................................................$22,500 Gleaner N6, 2250 hours, 24-ft. header and pickup reel.............$10,000 1983 Gleaner N7........................................................................$10,000

AIR & CONVENTIONAL DRILLS

SWATHERS

1998 MacDon 9300, 1995 30-ft. draper header, pickup reel, hydro transmission, 4345 hours......................................................$39,500 1995 MacDon 9200 swather, 30-ft. header, pickup reel. 2500 engine hours......................................................................................$37,500 1979 International 5000 swather, diesel motor, 14-ft. hay head, without conditioner, runs good..............................................................$4500

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Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill. 2000 Flexi-Coil 7500 complete air drill. As is, where is.......$10,000 CALL FOR DETAILS

We have the following Seed Master drills available: 54-ft., 60-ft., 70-ft., Numerous Options.. Call for Details and Pricing (2) 2013 Seed Master drills. 70-ft., 12” spacing, compact transport, 300 bushel on board. Numerous tank options of tow behind/between tanks, capacity up to 860 bushels...................CALL FOR DETAILS 2013 Seed Master 54-ft. x 12” Demonstrator drill, with or without Ezee-On 4400 tow between 390 bushel tank. Special Discounts Available..... . ......................................................................................CALL RON

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2008 Case IH Flexi-Coil ATX 700 70-ft., 41/2” packers, 12” spacing, single and double shoot, 4850 tow between tank......................... $129,000 Case IH 8500 45-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, rubber packers.......... $19,500 Great Plains 45-ft. air drill, 7” spacing, parts and monitor.........$37,500 (2) Sets Case IH 7200 14-ft. x 7” hoe drills, hitch and transport, 3 rank, steel packers...................................................................... Set $9500 (6) John Deere 9400 drills, 10” spacing, steel packers, grass seed attachments, hitch and transport..............................................$45,000 (4) John Deere 9350 drills with fertilizer, steel packers. Each.......$1500 Flexi-Coil 2340 variable rate tow behind cart............................$29,500

2003 Bourgault 5710 with 5350, 57-ft. 3 section tow behind tank......... . ........................................................................................... $98,500 (2) 2000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, single shoot (can be double shoot), 3450 tank................................................ $65,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, single shoot, 2320 tank...... . .................................................................................. Call for Price (2) 2012 Ezee-On 6650 heavy duty discs. Great for CRP Rec. Each..... . ........................................................................................... $69,500 Concord 6012-3 60x12 air drill, shanks replaced with Edge-On shanks, diesel motor (if you want it can be a fan motor)................... $45,000

Concord 50-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 3400 tow behind tank. Very clean. . ........................................................................................... $39,500


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2012 John Deere 9560R powershift, 800x38, ATR, 560 hp, 400 hours. #111.....$325,000 2010 John Deere 9630 18 speed powershift, 800x38 duals, differential lock, ATR, active seat, 530-hp., 900 hours. #766...$287,000 2010 John Deere 9430 18 speed, 20.8x42 trips, 78 GPM hyd, 1000 PTO, ATR, 425 hp. 1230 hours. #876..................$258,000 2010 John Deere 9430 18 speed powershift, 710x42 duals, AT Ready, 1000 PTO, 425 hp, 2010 hours. #465..................$233,000 2008 John Deere 9630 powershift, 800x38, ATR, 530 hp, 1075 hours. #661..$255,000 2008 John Deere 9530 18 speed, 800x38, ATR, 475 hp. 1200 hours. #485..$254,000 Lots of 9630 & 9530 Trac Tractor Inventory - CALL

Windrowers

2010 John Deere R450 cab, hydro, 16-ft. rotary head, conditioner, 200 hp, 922 hours. #486..............................................$92,000 2009 New Holland 8040 cab, hydro, air ride suspension, 16-ft. auger head, conditioner, 126 hp, 450 hours. #860..........$79,500

Combines

2012 John Deere S670 Contour Master, Pro Drive, 900x32 and 600x28, PC tailboard, 221/177 hours. #960...................$297,000 2012 John Deere S670 Contour Master, Pro Drive, 900x32 and 600x28, manual adjust, 309/252 hours. #656...................$290,000 2012 John Deere S670 Contour Master, Pro Drive, 650x28, PC Tailboard, 220/150 hours. #712.................................$338,000 4-2012 John Deere 640 FD heads. Low acres. Each...................................$79,000 Lots of John Deere 9770’s In Stock

Augers

Track Tractors

2010 John Deere 9630T power shift, 36”, 530 HP. 1100 hours. #128...........$319,000 2011 John Deere 9630T power shift, 36”, 530 HP. 440 hours. #709.............$339,000 2008 John Deere 9630T power shift, 36”, 530 HP. 1810 hours. #353...........$265,000 2010 John Deere 9530T power shift, 30”, 475 HP. 1590 hours. #378...........$289,000 2009 John Deere 9530T power shift, 36”, 475 HP. 765 hours. #541.............$257,000 2008 John Deere 9530T power shift, 36”, 475 HP. 2005 hours. #942...........$259,000 Several 9520T’s In Stock--Call!

Tractor/Loader

2011 John Deere 7230 MFWD, 16/16 speed, 18.4x42 and 380x30 tires, 741 loader, grapple, 135/110 hp, 295 hours. #723....... .................................................... $118,000 2010 John Deere 7330 MFWD, 20 speed AutoQuad, 480x42 tires, 741 loader and grapple, 155/125 hp. 1720 hours. #975..... ....................................................$135,000 2009 John Deere 7430 MFWD, 20 speed AutoQuad, 18.4x42 and 420x28 tires, 741 loader, grapple, 165E/140 PTO hp, 1425 hours. #594.................................$137,900 2008 John Deere 7430 MFWD, 20 speed PowrQuad, 18.4x42 tires, 741 loader, grapple, 166/140 hp, 2100 hours. #698..... ....................................................$126,000 2008 John Deere 7430 MFWD, 20 speed AQ, 18.4x42, 741 loader/grapple, 165/140 hp. 1900 hours. #177..................$128,000 2008 John Deere 7430 MFWD, 20 speed AutoQuad, 480x42 and 380x30 tires, 741 loader, grapple, 165/140 hp, 3350 hours. #956............................................ $116,500 2008 John Deere 7230 MFWD, IVT, 480x42 and 420x28 tires, 741 loader/grapple, 135/110 hp. 2050 hours. #857.... $115,000 2007 John Deere 7930 MFWD, 20/20 AutoQuad, 620x46, 420x34, 746 loader, grapple, 220/180 hp, 1300 hours. #492............ ....................................................$149,900 2004 John Deere 7920 MFWD, IVT, 20.8x46, 16.9x30, 746 loader/grapple, 170/200 hp, 4500 hours..................................$120,000 2012 Case IH 225 Magnum MFD, CVT, L780 loader/grapple, 225 hp, 400 hours............. ....................................................$195,000

New Wheatheart 8x41 with SP, electric clutch, 27 hp..................................$12,400 New Wheatheart 10x41 with SP, electric clutch, 35 hp..................................$13,300 Used Westfield 13x71 remote swing............. ......................................................$12,000 2009 Apache AS1010 1000 gallon poly, 100ft., 380x46, 1200 hours...............$145,000 Call with “For Sale” items anytime! 2006 Apache AS1010 1000 gallon poly, 100ft., 380x46, 1300 hours...............$125,000

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Opening a window into vector-borne viruses

By Dennis O’Brien, Agricultural Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists in Ithaca, New York, are collaborating on development of a technology that could lead to new ways of disrupting how insects transmit viruses to crops. Michelle Cilia and Stewart Gray at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Robert W. Holley Center for Agriculture and Health in Ithaca, and their colleagues James Bruce and Juan Chavez at the University of Washington, have mapped out the structure of an elusive protein that gives certain plant viruses the ability to travel from plants to insects, through the insects, and back into plants. ARS is USDA’s principal intramural scientific research agency, and this research supports the USDA goal of promoting international food security. To move from plant to plant, some viruses, such as potato leafroll virus, need to stay in the infected plant’s phloem tissues so they can be ingested by a feeding aphid. Once inside the aphid, the virus must pass through the insect’s gut and salivary tissues before it can be passed into another plant by the aphid. To complete that journey, viruses need to assemble into larger packages known as virions. Each virus species is very particular and can only be transmitted by a few species of aphids. The researchers believe the outside shape or topology of the virion plays a major role in that specificity, determining whether a virus will move through the aphid and infect a plant. A minor structural protein of these viruses that extends from the shell of the virion is instrumental in guiding the virion on its journey through the insect and through the plant. But until now, there has been no information about these structural proteins, and such information is crucial to developing new ways of disrupting how they work. In tests with potato leafroll virus, the researchers used protein interaction reporter (PIR) technology, a tool developed in Bruce’s lab to study protein interactions. Researchers there developed a unique set of chemical compounds, or PIR crosslinkers, which could interact with the structural proteins, allowing scientists to capture a molecular snapshot of them. Coupled to high-resolution mass spectrometry, the advanced molecular design of the PIR cross-linkers also allowed the scientists to visualize critical topological features of the virion for the first time. The results, described in a paper in the Journal of Proteome Research, represent a new technology that can take measurements of insect and plantvirus protein interactions in living cells. The researchers have so far focused on luteoviruses spread by aphids. But the technology could one day be used to study other insect-transmitted plant viruses and animal-infecting viruses now difficult to study with traditional methods.

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By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I just had a producer call and was wondering what is wrong with his sand cherries. Every year at this time, the leaves get yellow spots and then turn brown. He also stated that they never have produced berries. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your help. A: Sand cherries don’t live very long, so I usually don’t like to recommend them as a permanent planting in a landscape setting. After 10 years at best, they decline with diseases and eventually die or the frustrated owner digs them out. Why this one never has produced any fruit could be anybody’s guess. Because they haven’t, and with the disease problems you describe, the plants should be removed and replaced with something better. For answers to general horticultural questions, go to http:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/horticulture.

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By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR College students will go into rural communities to help with leadership and entrepreneurship projects and mentor troubled juveniles in youth rehab centers and faculty will help communities convince University of Nebraska (NU) graduates to return to their communities to work and live. Those are some of the 11 projects funded in the first round of Rural Futures Institute grants for research, teaching and engagement. More than $750,000 in grants were awarded. RFI also is in the midst of searching for its first permanent director and planning its second Rural Futures Conference, set for November 3-5 in Lincoln. Mark Gustafson, interim director of RFI, said, “The first Rural Futures Conference last year really helped set the agenda for the institute, and we expect the hiring of a director, the awarding of these grants and our second conference in the fall to really move us forward.” What’s key about RFI, Gustafson said, is that it involves all four NU campuses – faculty and students – working with community leaders to help strengthen rural Nebraska. “We’ve asked faculty to come up with creative new opportunities to engaging with rural communities,” Gustafson said. While the grants are awarded to NU faculty, he emphasized that RFI wants communities and nonprofit organizations with bold, creative ideas to bring those forward to the institute. Grant recipients in the research and engagement category: • Communities Creating Their Own Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Entrepreneurial Communities Activation Process, Anita Hall, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. Goals are to attract and retain working age people and create entrepreneurial environments that help revitalize communities. This project will test the model in eight communities. • Community Marketing: Taking a New Look at Rural Communities in the Great Plains, Cheryl Burkhart-Kriesel, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. Research will determine whether confidence, capacity-building and behavior toward marketing communities can be increased through study circles and community wide conversations. • Entrepreneurship Based Economic Development, Robert Bernier, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Nebraska Business Development Center, College of Business Administration. This project will pilot an entrepreneurship incubator tested model with communities to identify actions communities can take to increase entrepreneurship. • Rural Sourcing, Shawn Kaskie, University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK), Center for Rural Research and Development. “Rural sourcing” relates to existing and start-up companies strategically locating in rural areas to reduce labor costs and increase employee reliability. This project will build on a successful “cross-sourcing” model to recruit NU alumni back to rural Nebraska in targeted professional service occupations. • Using Crowdsourcing for Leadership Development in Rural Communities, Roni Reiter-Palmon, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Psychology. This project will design and implement a virtual (crowdlearning) case-based leadership development program for rural Nebraska civic and business leaders. Grant recipients in the teaching and engagement category: • Ecotourism and Agritourism Development in Nebraska, Lisa Pennisi, University of Nebraska-Lincoln School of Natural Resources. Teaching ecotourism with a strong service-learning and community engagement component. Students will apply ecotourism principles and develop entrepreneurial, community planning, capacity building and tourism marketing skills while engaging stakeholders in rural communities. • Engaging Nebraska, Impacting Communities, Transforming Students, Jeff Day, University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Architecture. This grant will develop transformational curricula with civic engagement by establishing a robust service-learning program in the College of Architecture. Transform 12 existing courses and develop new courses and programs that engage students in projects across the state. • Juvenile Re-entry to Nebraska’s Rural Communities, Anne Hobbs, University of Nebraska at Omaha’s School of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Matches college student mentors from rural towns with youth committed to the Youth Rehabilitation Centers. Mentors will work with youth on educational, employment, social skills and other goals. • Rural Community Serviceship Program, Tom Field, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program, the Nebraska Human Resources continued on page c3


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Rural areas in Arizona have two prime assets for solar farming – abundant sunshine and large expanses of undeveloped land. Yet county planners and solar investors need fundamental details about a site to determine its real-world potential for utility-scale solar energy production. The University of Arizona (UA) is analyzing comprehensive databases and producing detailed maps that show which sites meet essential criteria and have the best potential for generating solar energy on a large scale. “Initial feasibility studies often are costprohibitive for underfunded communities with large expanses of undeveloped land,” said Mark B. Apel, the UA Cooperative Extension agent for Cochise County – the first county to be mapped in this statewide project. UA Cooperative Extension is part of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. “Using computer modeling, we can eliminate land that we know would never work – and see where the areas of highest potential are,” he said. “Once the more promising sites are identified, rural communities can get solar developers to look more carefully.” Parameters Identify Promising Sites Critical factors range from physical aspects – such as the slope of the land, the direction it faces (south exposures get more sun), soil quality and amount of shade – to economic factors such as proximity to existing roads, railroads and transmission lines. “Our database computer system allows us to map data geospatially – so data is portrayed visually on a map,” Apel said. Layers of existing county, state and federal data are combined to create GIS shapefiles with color-coded polygons indicating high, medium or low suitability for siting utilityscale solar facilities. Planners and communities can then incorporate their own local data, selecting criteria such as ownership, floodplains, washes, wildlife habitat and corridors, recreation areas, archaeological sites, farmland and residential developments. Apel spearheaded the analysis of the entire 6,200-square-mile jurisdiction of Cochise County in the southeast corner of Arizona. The results show significant opportunity for solar development around Sierra Vista. The Willcox area also has many areas of high suitability, partly because of the higher density of roads for site access, compared to a smaller community like Cochise. “This is the first step in helping the county and any renewable energy developer to understand where the greatest potential is for solar energy power plants within the county’s jurisdiction. This is a first cut – not a final assessment of the real-world suitability of a given area of land,” Apel said. UA Plans Geospatial Database for Every County “Our ultimate goal is to use this GIS computer model to develop a geodatabase for every county in Arizona – all 15 of them,” Apel said. (GIS stands for geographic information system.) Apel has worked on this project with Iris Patten, assistant professor in the UA School of Landscape Architecture and Planning, and Melanie Myers-Colavito, a doctoral candidate in geography: “We hope to have the whole state done by the end of the spring 2013 semester.” Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration. The project is administered by the UA Regional Center for Sustainable Economic Development. The solar analysis reports can assist coun-

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Bergamot plant

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I have a bergamot plant that has been in the ground for two seasons. It is waist high but has sparse leaves and they look mottled. I was thinking maybe it’s not getting enough sun, so I bought another one and put it where it will get full sun. I can’t compare them yet because the new one has been in the ground for only two weeks. Any ideas? A: Bergamot is a very popular herb and good-looking perennial plant. Bergamot loves light, moist soil. A great spot to plant your bergamot is in a place that just gets morning sun. If you can do that, the flowers will bloom longer and the foliage will dry faster, which will reduce the possibility of powdery mildew showing up. You can add bergamot to your garden by using plant cuttings or sowing seeds. However, if you sow the seeds, the bergamot will grow more slowly compared with using cuttings. Bergamot is a creeping plant that tends to spread, so you will need to contain it. However, to my knowledge, it isn’t considered invasive. My guess is that your plant needs to be dug out and divided, which should be done in the early spring.

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By NDSU Extension Service North Dakota cropland values increased by about 42 percent during 2012, according to Andrew Swenson, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service farm management specialist. His estimate is derived from the published results of a January 2013 county-level survey commissioned by the North Dakota Department of Trust Lands. The 42 percent increase is similar to the 46 percent increase reported by the North Dakota Chapter of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. “The question is whether this huge increase has capped a 10-year rise in land values, which has been the largest in the past 100 years, even exceeding what occurred from 1973 to 1981,” Swenson says. “North Dakota cropland values are now the highest ever, even when adjusting for inflation.” The drivers that have pushed land values have been well documented. Grain prices from 2007 to the present have been much higher than any year prior to 2007. Also, yields generally have been strong. For example, the three highest wheat yields ever have occurred within the past four years. This combination has provided several years of strong profit for crop producers, which has fueled their financial ability and desire to buy land. Swenson believes 2012 was the apex in North Dakota crop production profit because stored soil moisture provided much better yields than expected. At the same time, prices soared due to a drought in the Corn Belt. A factor that has been just as important in driving land values has been low interest rates. Interest rates to finance land purchases are attractive, while returns and confidence on alternative investments have been weak. Ten years ago, an acceptable return on land investment (cash rent minus real estate taxes divided by land value) was about 6 percent. Now it is about 3 percent. If buyers insisted on a return of just one percentage point more, to 4 percent, land values would have to drop by one-fourth, assuming constant cash rents and real estate taxes.

If a general rise in interest rates occurs, being able to cash flow land purchases with debt capital becomes more difficult. Also, certain fixed-return investments may become more attractive relative to investing in land. “This perfect storm of high crop prices and yields and low interest rates driving land values higher will not continue indefinitely,” Swenson says. “In fact, there are strong indications that 2013 crop prices will be significantly lower than in 2012. In addition, government subsidies for agriculture are expected to diminish, if not in 2013, then most certainly in 2014.” For example, direct payments average about $10 per cropland acre in North Dakota. If they are eliminated, the eventual impact on average land values could be a reduction of $200 to $300 per acre. However, Swenson does not expect an immediate sharp drop in land values, even if crop prices, yields and/or interest rates turn somewhat less favorable. “Obviously there has been very strong interest in land,” Swenson says. “Many producers and investors have the financial wherewithal to bid on land, which will tend to underpin land values. After the strong increase in land prices, any softening could be seen as a buying opportunity.” continued on page c8


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Constant velocity 1000 hookup, hydraulic pickup lift, MegaWide, 567 bale push bar, no surface wrap.

Laurel “Special of the Month” $136,000

$12,500

#40538

John Deere 2030

with John Deere 143 loader, 6-ft. bucket with new cutting edge, MDS double tine single bale fork. Both the bucket and the bale spear are set up with Surlock quick attach system. Dual SCV’s, extra front lights and complete cab. Nice acreage gas tractor.

SPRAYERS

#10242 2004 New Holland 1475 #10242 (2). ........................................$15,000 2008 John Deere 956 #29489 (4)..... ........................................$21,900 2005 John Deere 956 #38111 (1)..... ........................................$18,000 John Deere 956 #40201 (7).............. ........................................$32,000

ROUND BALERS

0% for 48 months, 30% down payment needed 2005 John Deere 567 9500 bales. #40574 (4).......................$12,900 2008 John Deere 568 17,000 bales. #38021 (7).......................$24,500 2007 John Deere 568 10,976 bales. #7177 (1) Now................$22,500 2003 John Deere 567 16,814 bales. #9834 (1) Now................$16,000 2005 John Deere 567 9300 bales. #9956 (2) Now................$21,500 2006 John Deere 457 9411 bales. #9993 (3) Now................$10,900 2006 John Deere 567 12,818 bales. #10015 (1) Now..............$16,000 1998 John Deere 566 11,500 bales. #10248 (4) Now.................$7000

2011 Summers sprayer. #10089 (1).. ........................................$40,000 2006 Summers sprayer. #10222 (1).. ........................................$25,000 1994 Willmar 765 3636 hours. #10334 (1).......................$29,900 2006 John Deere 4920 2090 hours. #22222 (7).....................$143,500 2011 John Deere 4940 358 hours. #39203 (3).....................$304,500 2011 John Deere 4940 449 hours. #39204 (1).....................$304,500

#39474 2010 John Deere 4930 2600 hours. #39474 (2).....................$209,000

AIR DRILLS & CARTS

1.9% for 60 months, 30% down payment needed 2005 John Deere 1890 air drill. #9877 (1).........................$82,000 2008 John Deere 1895 air drill. #10314 (2).....................$136,000 2006 John Deere 1990 air drill. #39585 (7).......................$75,000

2008 New Holland BR7090

6000 bales on unit, MegaWide pickup, 1000 PTO shaft. BALER HAS BEEN MAINTAINED VERY WELL AND HAS BEEN SHEDDED.

2003 John Deere 567 Baler

2009 John Deere 9630

#40750 2006 Deere/Bauer DB90 #40750 (1)..................................$145,000

#40022

$8300 Cash Price #10290

1.9% for 48 months 30% down payment needed 2004 John Deere 1770 #22615 (5)... ........................................$92,500 2010 John Deere 1770 #22550 (5)... ......................................$145,900 1999 John Deere 1770 #26627 (7)... ........................................$30,000 2004 John Deere 1770 #38714 (4) Now.................................$39,500 John Deere 1770 planter #40040 (6) Now...............................$136,000 2011 John Deere 1770 #40128 (7) Now...............................$145,000 2011 John Deere 1770 #40129 (7) Now...............................$144,000 2009 John Deere 1770 #40783 (7) Now...............................$149,000

MOWER CONDITIONERS

2006 New Holland 1441 #39165 (6). ........................................$22,500

Bloomfield “Special of the Month”

As Is

2009 John Deere 4895 1127 hours. #39039 (1).......................$72,500 2006 John Deere 4895 1758 hours. #39041 (1).......................$65,000

PLANTERS

#40340

1995 John Deere 740 Loader

came off of a John Deere 7400 tractor, includes mounts and mid manifold with hoses to the rear valve, 8-ft. bucket and 4-tine grapple forks.

Wayne “Special of the Month” $12,600 Cash

#10324 2007 John Deere 568 15,217 bales. #10324 (1) Now..............$15,500 2007 John Deere 568 14,000 bales. #10330 (1) Now..............$22,500 2001 John Deere 567 23,000 bales. #10368 (1) Now..............$13,000 2003 John Deere 567 22,330 bales. #10457 (3) Now..............$13,500 2008 John Deere 568 17,000 bales. #38021 (7).......................$24,500 2002 John Deere 567 8208 bales. #38184 (3).......................$12,900 2005 New Holland BR780 13,000 bales. #39431 (1)................SOLD 2008 New Holland BR7090 6000 bales. #40022 (3).............$17,250 2007 Vermeer 605M 8100 bales. #40081 (1).......................$18,000 2008 John Deere 568 6952 bales. #40082 (1).......................$31,800 2008 John Deere 568 9000 bales. #40413 (1).......................$24,000 2006 New Holland BR780 12,000 bales #40797 (2).............$11,000

#39730 2011 John Deere 1990 air drill. #39730 (7).......................$95,000 2010 John Deere 1990 air drill. #40366 (7)..........................SOLD 2011 John Deere 1890 air drill. #39221 (2).....................$228,000

DISKS

#21754 2009 John Deere 637 #21754 (2)..... ........................................$73,500 2010 John Deere 637 #26757 (7)..... ........................................$77,500 Sunflower 1544 disk #39554 (7) Now.................................$79,000

#40040

2009 John Deere 1770CCS

24 row planter, individual row command clutches, hydraulic drive, shark tooth row cleaners, cast closing wheels, fertilizer tank, pump and flow dividers. Just needs a Green Star 2 or 3 monitor. Very nice low acre unit that is rebuilt and ready to plant!

#38478

ADS BST-200 Seed Tender

6 inch auger, no scale, 2 compartment, electric start.

SOUTH DAKOTA (1) Winner, SD (605) 842-2040 (2) Pierre, SD (605) 224-1631 (3) Philip, SD (605) 859-2636

NEBRASKA (7) Wayne, NE (402) 375-3325 (4) Bloomfield, NE (402) 373-4449 (5) Hartington, NE (402) 254-3908 (6) Laurel, NE (402) 256-3221


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

HEADERS FOR SALE

2005 Honey Bee 30-ft. draper header, UII pickup reel with new fingers, poly skid plates, single drive with fore and aft, new sickle sections, new roller bearings, new space knife. Always stored inside. Less than 6000 acres. Case 2388 adapters.......................... $30,000 2- Crary 36-ft. flex air headers, knife- 1 season, pickup fingers- 2 seasons, guards- good condition. Fits Case 10/20 series combines. Each.................................................. $20,000 Pictures available for all headers.

N.D. sees very large increase in land values continued from page C6

Call 1-888-233-6127 after 6 pm

Steel Prices Are Going Up...Don’t Wait!

How Do You Deal with the SPCC* Rule for Farm/Ranch fuel storage?? Call Wilray about double wall vertical & horizontal fuel tanks THIS WILL TAKE CARE OF YOUR SPCC REQUIREMENTS! *Meets EPA Requirements For Spill Prevention, Control & Countermeasure (SPCC)

Secondary Containment UL142-23 horizontal and vertical double wall fuel tanks 500 to 10,000 gallon VERTICAL FLAT BOTTOM FUEL TANKS 3,000- to 12,000 Gallon

Fuel tank containment available for your single wall tanks to meet your SPCC requirements

5th wheel or pintle hitch

CALL WITH YOUR NEEDS...TANK PRICES REDUCED

Custom Built trailer for self-propelled sprayer and/ or combine

From $17,000 to $21,000

Pulls easier than a dually!! 8’6”x20-ft. flatbed gooseneck with 4-ft. popup Beavertail

NEW!!

$8095*

★ 20,000# GVW ★ Electric brakes ★ Ramps ★ Lights ★ Single 23575R/17.5 tires (each tire carries 6000#’s) ★ 2 YEAR WARRANTY 2-Year Warranty

20-ft. Gooseneck Car Hauler 14,000# GVW, 82” between fenders, electric brakes on all axles, LED lights, 2x12 wood fir deck with Rhino lining, one 12,500# spring loaded jack, 2 5/16” Bulldog 25,000# adjustable hitch, 4” stake pockets, D-ring tie downs, diamond plate fenders with steps, 8-ft. slide-in and flip-up ramps with supports, epoxy primer and paint, 235/80x16 10-ply tires. 2-YEAR WARRANTY.... $4895

Heavy Duty Car Hauler

6’6” W x 18’ long

7000# GVW.......................... $2925*

The largest increase in cropland values (January 2012 to January 2013) was about 60 percent in the east-central region (to $2,295 per acre) and the northeastern region (to $1,990), followed by increases of 56 percent (to $3,427) in the northern Red River Valley and 47 percent in the north- central region (to $1,517). There was a 30 to 40 percent increase for the northwestern region (to $867), south-central (to $1,343), southern Red River Valley (to $4,180) and southeastern region (to $2,925). The smallest increase per acre, about 23 percent, occurred in the southwestern region (to $1,001). “The survey indicates that land rents, as typical, did not change as much in percentage as land values,” Swenson says. “On average, cropland rents increased about 12 percent, which was a very strong increase from a historical perspective.” The largest increases in land rent, nearly 19 percent, occurred in the south-central region (to $56 per acre) and the northern Red River Valley region (to $90.90). The average rent increased 17 percent (to $65.50 per acre) in the eastcentral region. Cropland rents increased about 15 percent in the northeastern region (to $54.40) and the southeastern region (to $92.20) and increased 14 percent in the southern Red River Valley (to $114.70). The smallest increase in land rent rates, 4 to 5 percent, occurred in the northwestern region (to $34.90), north-central region (to $48.10) and southwestern region (to $36.20). Swenson cautions that the values and rents are averages for large multicounty regions. Prices can vary considerably within a region because of soil types, drainage and location.

Rust fungus

8-ft.6”x20-ft. Tandem Axle gooseneck with 4-ft. pop up beavertail, electric brakes, lights, wood deck, stake pockets, 2:35/85Rx16 10-ply tires, ramps, 10,000# jack. 14,000# GVW. Beavertail pops up to make 24-ft. flatbed............... $5795* Above trailer as 16,000# GVW................... $6795* 8-ft.6”x20-ft. Tandem Dual gooseneck flatbed with 4-ft. popup Beavertail. 20,000 #GVW.... $8395*

2-Year Warranty

✔ 5000# tongue jack ✔ Electric brakes 10,400# GVW....................... $3425* ✔ Treated wood deck ✔ 15” radial tires 14,000# GVW, 20-ft.............. $3825* ✔ Stake pockets ✔ 2” ball hitch ✔ 8-ft. ramps *LED lights and Rhino Line deck are standard equipment on all trailers.

Check us out at: wilraymfginc.com

406-622-3861 Wilray Manufacturing Fort Benton, Montana — Evenings call 406-622-3747 NEW HOURS: Monday - Thursday 7:00 am to 5:30 pm

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I hope you can help our poor trees. We have four trees that are approximately 30 years old. Last year, one of them developed yellow spots that had a dustlike consistency. All the leaves fell off but grew back a few months later. This season, we have noticed that the yellow spots have come back with a vengeance and started to infect the neighboring poplars. What do you think this is and what can we do about it? A: This is a rust fungus, which is an obligate parasite. This means it must have an alternate host nearby to complete its lifecycle. In this case, the alternate host would either be a hemlock or a larch, which are both conifers. If you have any on your property, they should be removed to break the cycle. If they are off your property, the only option you have is to put down a protective spray using a sulfur-based material such as Mancozeb or other products labeled for this pathogen. Raking up and burning all fallen leaves also will go a long way in minimizing the virulence of this disease.

Hillbilly proficiency test

Can you point to the direction of “yonder”? How many are in a “mess”? What’s the difference between “right near” and “a right far piece”? What’s the difference between “aimin’ to” and ‘aimin’ at”? You look outside and it’s “coming up a cloud.” What’s about to happen?


Virus gets rid of houseflies

By Sandra Avant, Agricultural Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have found an effective method to infect houseflies with a virus that stops the flies from reproducing. Houseflies can transmit hundreds of animal and human pathogens like Salmonella, Escherichia coli and Shigella bacteria, which cause foodborne illnesses. Insecticides are used to help control flies, but the pests can develop resistance to chemicals. Entomologist Christopher J. Geden, with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Center for Medical, Agricultural and Veterinary Entomology in Gainesville, Florida, examined salivary gland hypertrophy virus (SGHV), a member of a newly discovered family of viruses called Hytrosaviridae. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency. Collaborating with scientists at the University of Florida and Denmark’s Aarhus University, Geden looked at SGHV’s distribution and host range, and the effectiveness of different application methods on houseflies. The virus reproduces in the salivary gland of the infected insects, preventing the females from laying eggs and preventing the males from mating. Scientists examined different approaches to increase the virus infection rate in flies. The best method was a crude mixture of Danish SGHV-infected flies and water. A strain of healthy flies that had been dipped directly into the mixture or that walked on treated surfaces had an infection rate of 56 percent. A Florida strain had a 50 percent infection rate. Liquid baits containing SGHV produced an infection rate of 22 percent (Danish virus) or 26 percent (Florida virus) in flies. When flies were sprayed directly with SGHV, the Danish virus infected 18 percent and the Florida virus infected 22 percent. In other laboratory tests, Florida houseflies were highly susceptible when injected with SGHV. Black dump flies were severely affected, and stable flies died quickly or failed to develop ovaries after injection. While the virus shows great potential in controlling house and other filth flies, it is not a quick fix, according to Geden. However, SGHV could become part of an integrated management program that involves treating natural fly populations early during peak season to reduce reproduction.

NEW COMPACT TRACTORS

NEW New Holland Boomer 3050 MFD, CVT transmission, SuperSuite cab, loader....................CALL

NEW New Holland T1510 with MFD, loader, 3-point and PTO.IN STOCK

New Shipment of 3-Point Attachments

* Back Blades *Rear Blades *Rotary Cutters *Bale Spears

Trader’s Dispatch, May 2013 — Page C9

Say you saw it in the Trader’s Dispatch

MAY 2013

LIQUID TRANSPORT MADE SAFER Enduraplas horizontal tanks mount directly with heavy duty steel pins eliminating all wear points and making it the safest transport tank of its type on the market. ST1400DBL

Cutaway of horizontal tank showing full drain sump. 100-400 gallon tanks have sump drain centered in base of the tank

ThIS INgENIOUS PIN MOUNTINg SYSTEM hAS REVOLUTIONIZED ThE LIQUID TRANSPORT MARKET!

SPRAY LIKE A PRO!

The advanced Pro Series sprayers are perfect for covering large areas of rugged terrain with amazing accuracy and reliability.

gOOD LOOKINg hARD WORKINg LONg LASTINg EASY TO USE

Rack Mount – ideal for ATVs

PRO55UBN

Skid Mount – ideal for UTVs

NEW HAYING EQUIPMENT

30 foot spray pattern!

Polymer Innovations

NEW & USED SKID STEERS

NEW New Holland L220 with bucket. ....................................... IN STOCK

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MISCELLANEOUS USED EQUIPMENT

NEW New Holland H8040 windrower. 2008 New Holland H8040 self-propelled windrower with 12-ft. HS ....................................... IN STOCK header, 1360 hours............ $52,900 12-ft. or 14-ft. header available

NEW New Holland Roll-Belt 450 Utility round baler, 540 PTO, twine only. Makes 4’x5’ bales, 40 PTO hp requirement.................... IN STOCK

ATVPRO25BN

New Holland 1495 12-ft. haybine, gas. Nice............................... $8900 2006 Vermeer MC1030 13’3” pull-type disc mower conditioner, 2-pt swivel hitch, steel conditioner....... $12,000 Hesston 4910 4x4 square baler, approximately 35,000 bales. Always shedded, very clean and field ready.. $33,900

1993 Case IH 8580 4x4x8 big square baler................................... $18,500 Massey-Ferguson Hesston 2190 4x4 square baler, single axle, approximately 15,000 bales. Always shedded.................................CALL John Deere 468 16x18 square baler.. .............................................. $6500 New Holland 258 hydraulic rake. Excellent condition. Consigned........... .............................................. $5500 New Holland 57 3-point PTO rake. Like new................................ $4500 2008 New Holland LM5040 telehandler with pallet forks. 2400 hours.... ........................................... $72,900 2011 New Holland T6050 MFD, cab, 16x16 transmission. Mounted with 840TL loader with bucket and grapple. 1500 hours.................. $76,900 1976 International 1066 2WD tractor, 126 PTO hp, cab, 3-point, 540/1000 PTO, rebuilt engine, 85% rubber..... .............................................. $9000

See Western Montana New Holland for all of your New and Used New Holland needs

Western Montana New Holland

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##### Cholera bacteria thrives in warm waters and causes diarrhea so severe that it can kill someone within a week. With no improved sanitation, the rise in global temperatures will lead to deadly outbreaks.

BEVERAGE TRAILER

38-ft. Excellent condition

Phone (406) 799-6923

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Dying pin oak tree

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I have a pin oak that grew from an acorn 38 years ago. It is a beautiful, tall, small-trunked tree. Last summer, the top third of the tree died after leafing out. We didn’t know what to do, so we left it alone. This summer, after a severe drought, the next third of the tree died. This tree grew in a swampy area that usually is under water during April and May. Sometimes it takes until June before it dries up. We didn’t have any problems with standing water this spring or summer. Can this tree be saved? The bark and leaves look healthy. A: With two-thirds of the tree dead, I wonder how much more you are willing to tolerate a disfigured tree before you decide it should be removed and replaced. If what is there looks good, then the tree has a chance to survive. However, it won’t have the typical form of a pin oak. You might be better off collecting another acorn and planting it. For answers to general horticultural questions, go to http:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/horticulture.

You might be a hillbilly if….

You think squirrel is the other white meat. You’ve ever named a child after a favorite hunting dog. There are more than ten lawsuits pending against your dog. You own four refrigerators, but the only one that works is the one on the back porch filled with beer. You clean fish on your ironing board. You have a very special baseball cap, just for formal occasions.

Equipment Connection, LLC 196 Sunrise Creek Loop; Suite 59 on Hwy 2 West, PO Box 958 Columbia Falls, MT 59912 email: sales@equipment4u.net For all pieces, log on to our website: www.equipment4u.net

Small Town Company with Big Connections

1-800-681-2096 or 406-892-3915 $13,500

$3995 $37,900

$4000

Blizzard Snow Plow power wings, power hitch, fits on Chevrolet pickups, 10-ft. wide with extensions out. New skidsteer auger attachment 35-Series, 12” and 6” bits, planetary drive, hex shaft.

John Deere 310 SG backhoe loader cab, heat, a/c, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, 2-stick controls, nice backhoe!

$23,500

$179,900

$22,500

$52,500 Caterpillar D-7 G dozer OROPS with sweeps and screens, U-dozer with twin tilt, 3-shank ripper, slope board, new paint, nice machine!

$35,500

Caterpillar 328 D LCR excavator cab, heat, air, hydraulic thumb, quick-attach, 4400 hours.

$37,000

John Deere 450 H dozer OROPS, 6-way dozer, rear ripper, nice shape!

$25,900

$15,500

Caterpillar 303.5 mini excavator cab, heat, air, blade, hydraulic thumb, 2 buckets.

Scat Trak 1750D skidsteer loader OROPS, auxillary hydraulics, good rubber, 1750 hours, nice machine!

$16,500

$12,900

Caterpillar 426 B backhoe cab, heat, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, 2-stick controls, 5800 hours.

Bobcat S300 skidsteer loader cab, heat, hi-flow hydraulics, 2000 hours.

$28,500

John Deere 450 B dozer angle blade, winch, OROPS with sweeps, nice little dozer.

Caterpillar 955K track loader OROPS canopy with sweeps, 2.5 yard bucket with teeth, rear weights, less than 300 hours on new undercarriage, local owner since 1976, includes all manuals and history

2001 Cat 420D backhoe/loader cab, heat, A/C, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, pilot controls, 4300 hours.

$6500

John Deere 750 C dozer 6 way dozer, winch, OROPS.

$16,500 $35,900

$32,500

Bobcat S300 skidsteer loader cab, heat, hi-flow, low-pro bucket, new rubber.

$4500

1986 Bayliner boat 19-ft. open bow, outboard 125 hp Force engine, nice shape.

Bobcat 325 mini excavator OROPS canopy, blade, quick attach, pattern changer, 2500 hours.

$67,500

Caterpillar 314 LCR excavator cab, heat, air, dozer blade, hydraulic thumb, quickattach, 4200 hours, excellent shape

John Deere 670-A road grader cab, heat, 14-ft. moldboard, front scarifier, 4 tire chains, new engine overhaul.

$995 ea.

Traverse Lift telescoping forklift 36-ft. reach, 6000# capacity, 3.9L Cummins engine, nice shape!

$6995

Champ forklift 6000 lbs., 30-ft. lift, 24” front tires, Perkins diesel engine.

$4995

(4) Sets new skidsteer adjustable forks heavy duty 48” forks.

Hyster H60 forklift 6000# lift, OROPS, propane powered, side shift, new paint!

Snow Dogg EX75 snow plow fold out wings, stainless steel, 15 hours of use.


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$11,900

$48,900 $5500

SOLD

Speedshore trench box 4-ft.x20-ft.x6-ft., excellent shape!

$850 Berkley PTO water pump 3” inlet, primer, 540 PTO.

$3695

$9250

1998 Peterbilt 379 dump truck 360 Detroit engine, jakes, 10C transmission, 16.5ft. tub body gravel box, high-lift tailgate, tarp, pintle hitch, plumbed for pup, new 22.5 rubber on aluminum, dual stacks and cleaners, new steerable pusher axle, new paint.

Bobcat skidsteer grader attachment 4-way blade, 7-ft. moldboard. Nice shape!

1995 Kenworth T800 dump truck Series 60 Detroit engine, 470 hp, jakes, 13 speed transmission, 16-ft. Ox gravel box, tarp, pintle hitch, VIT interior, dual stacks, new 24.5 rubber on aluminum wheels

$5150

$12,900

$10,500

SOLD $21,000

1995 Wabash job van trailer 45-ft., front office, insulated, side door, shelving in rear, gas-powered generator, wiring, work benches, 22.5 rubber.

1998 Peterbilt 379 truck Series 60 Detroit engine, 10 speed transmission, jakes, 63” Unibilt sleeper, 22.5 rubber on aluminun wheels, American Class interior.

$24,500

1988 Ford cabover truck 3208 Cat engine, 5 & 2 transmission, customhitch, trailer brake control, 16-ft. bed with hoist, removable sides, newer paint, low miles.

$56,500

SOLD

2004 Towmaster T40 equipment trailer pintle hitch, 20 ton capacity, 17.5 rubber, clean trailer.

1998 Peterbilt 379 short hood truck 475 hp Cat engine, 10 speed transmission, 63” Unibilt sleeper, dual stacks, 24.5 rubber.

$5150

2009 Kenworth T370 dump truck Paccr 330 hp engine, exhaust brake, 10 speed trans., new 12-ft. gravel box with AR 400 floor, high-lift tailgate, sideboads, rounded corners, air tailgate, air pintle hitch, new 22.5 rubber, immaculate condition.

$7995

1998 International 4700 single axle van truck roll-up side door, roll-up rear door, rear lift gate, DT 466 engine, 6 speed transmission, 22.5 rubber.

$5500

$24,900

$13,000

1996 Kenworth T800 truck M11 Cummins engine, engine brake, 10C transmission, Aerocab sleeper, 8 bag suspension, pintle hitch, aluminum wheels.

$6995

$8950 2001 JLG 3369 scissor lift electric power, 17.5 hard rubber tires.

$1150 Kolman 3x7 3-deck screen plant plate feeder, 4 cylinder Continental gas engine.

$2500

1999 GMC 7500 lube truck 3126 Caterpillar engine, Allison 5 speed automatic transmission, 22.5 rubber, all aluminum lube body with top roll cover, 250 gallon waste oil tank, evac. system, hydraulic filter crusher, 3 oil product tanks, hydraulic air compressor, very clean truck. Will trade for Kenworth or Peterbilt truck.

1987 Ford F700 dump truck 370 gas engine, 5 speed/2 speed transmission, 16ft. landscape body with fold-down sides, 22.5 rubber, pintle receiver hitches.

$11,500

2000 Triton snowmobile trailer tilt deck, front ramps, 10-ft. long, 8” rubber, LED lights, all aluminum

$5995

1994 GMC flatbed truck 3116 Cat engine, 6 speed, 24.5-ft. flatbed, 22.5 rubber.

1977 Dodge 800 dump truck gas engine, 4 speed, 2 speed rear, 5 yard box, snowplow mount and plow included.

$3995

2012 SP Construction flatbed trailer 18-ft. deck, beaverttail, ramps, 12,000# GVW

1994 Chevrolet 1-ton plow truck 350 gas engine, 5 speed transmission, 4x4, new 16” tires, aluminum wheels, running boards, new paint, new 9-ft. flatbed with hoist, receiver hitch and gooseneck ball, 1-year old Blizzard snow plow with hydraulic wing extensions.

Caterpillar CP323 padfoot roller JD diesel engine, hydro transmission, low-hour roller, new paint, nice shape!

Ingersoll Rand 160 air compressor John Deere diesel engine, new paint.

$11,500

$18,900

Vermeer V430 trencher front blade, 4-ft. trencher, 820 hours, gas engine.

$12,500

1997 International 9400 truck M11 Cummins engine, jakes, 10 speed transmission, sleeper, 22.5 rubber @ 80%, clean truck!

$44,900

1988 Kenworth T600 water truck 400 Cummins engine, jakes, 13 speed transmission, dual stacks, 24.5 rubber on aluminum wheels, 4000 gallon water tank with new air shift PTO, hydraulic operated water pump, 4 spray heads, hose reel, hydrant fill, new white paint on truck and tank. Very nice setup.

$16,500 New skid steer Quick Claw rake/grapple 72”, 2 hydraulic cylinders.

1984 Ford F250 pickup 4x4, 460 engine, 4 speed transmission, topper, 16” rubber at 80%

$46,900

2006 Ford E450 passenger bus 21 passenger, 6.8L engine, automatic, nice shape.

$4200

Vermeer 450 trencher front backhoe, rear trencher, rear vibratory plow, hydro, 4-wheel steer.

$3250

$15,500

1985 GMC 7000 service truck 3208 Cat engine, 5 speed & 2 speed rear, service body, 8000# IMT crane, Lincoln welder, gas-powered air compressor, air greaser.

$3995

Grizzly Screen 7x12 opening, 2 screens.

$33,500

1994 Fontaine lowboy trailer mechanical detach, 30-ft. well, 2 axle with 3rd axle flip, air-ride, good deck, 22.5 rubber, aluminum wheels.

$3995 Warner & Swasey 35 KVA genset continental engine, propane-powered, 120-208 volt, 3-phase, 104 amp.

$3995

$20,000

$6500

Galion gravel box 15-ft., includes hoist.

JLG 1532 E 3 scissor lift electric power, hard rubber tires.

1985 Ford L8000 service truck V-8 gas engine, 5 speed transmission, 6 wheel drive, Miller Big 40 welder, 8000 lb. auto crane, under-hood air compressor and gas air compressor, air greaser, low miles.

2005 Carry On stock trailer tandem axle, 16-ft., center gate, clean trailer!

$4000

1988 Towmaster tag trailer pintle hitch, 10-ton capacity, tandem axle, electric brakes, 16.5 rubber, slider tongue to extend 16-ft., beavertail with ramps.

$1750 NEW Telehandler bucket fits on forks on any telehandler.

$11,000 Sandbagger M2 sand bag machine Kohler 7 hp gas engine, new engine and hydraulic pump.

$4450 JLG 2646 scissor lift extendable deck, hard tires, electric powered.

Equipment Connection, LLC 196 Sunrise Creek Loop; Suite 59 on Hwy 2 West, PO Box 958 Columbia Falls, MT 59912 email: sales@equipment4u.net For all pieces, log on to our website: www.equipment4u.net

$4000

1969 Ford service truck V8 gas engine, 5 speed transmission, 10-ft. service body, drom plate for welder.

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By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension Service, Minnesota Spring will arrive and soybeans will get planted. But, if the cool weather continues into summer, Iron (Fe) deficiency chlorosis (IDC) in soybean can be a greater problem. The following is the first part of a two part article provided by Dan Kaiser, UM Soil Scientist. Management of IDC in soybean is seemingly and endless topic of research in soybean growing areas with high pH, calcareous, parent materials. We are just finishing a threeyear summary of a series of IDC management strip trials that began in 2010. Our main focus for this work was to study the variability in response for a tolerant and susceptible variety to an oat companion crop and a 6% EDDHA-Fe treatment applied in-furrow (we used Soygreen at a rate of 3 lbs of product per acre). The field areas were selected to have some variation in the severity of IDC. Consistent with previous findings, variety selection still is one of the most important considerations that can be made when dealing with IDC. Even with some of the different management scenarios, planting a tolerant variety still presented the best insurance policy. The susceptible did yield higher in field areas without IDC. Thus, variable planting is an option as long as you can accurately map a field to determine where IDC will have the greatest severity. This will be discussed further in this article. We have had mixed results with the oat companion crop the past three years. Our greatest risk with this strategy was reductions in yield if the oat crop was not terminated at the correct time. Our treatment was a 2 bu/ac rate broadcast seeded and dragged in immediately before planting. Our targeted time of termination was when the oat crop was 10 inches tall, which was challenging to say the least. With unpredictability in rainfall events the past three years we were only able to successfully terminate the oat crop at the correct stage about 50% of the time. The oat crop did increase yield, but the increase was seen only for the susceptible variety. Yield without oat for the tolerant variety was similar to the susceptible with oat. Thus, in terms of risk, the oat companion will work but is riskier than other management strategies. The in-furrow iron treatment gave us the best chance for return with the lowest risk. No yield reductions occurred from the in-furrow application of the EDDHA-Fe fertilizer source. Yield responses were greatest in areas severely affected with IDC (soybean plants would generally die off during the season) and generally were still positive in areas that would show significant yellowing of leaves with some stunting of plants. There was no yield response in areas with little to no IDC pressure. The data we have strongly supports to only apply these products in field areas where moderate to severe IDC is present. Even with the in-furrow product, the susceptible variety could not out yield the tolerant. Again, selecting a tolerant variety is the best course of action. There are a few unknowns with this work. First, we only tested at 1 rate of the product. Similar strip trials with multiple rates would be beneficial to determine variable rate applications. Second, predicting where the moderate and severe areas are can be difficult. When we speak to most growers, salts and carbonates are generally used to judge IDC severity in fields. However, these factors did not have much bearing on the severity of IDC in our studies. It generally followed that the field sites were we saw the best response to in-furrow Fe where higher in carbonates and had some higher EC values (electrical conductivity is used to assess the salt content). However, within the sites there was no clear correlation between the severity of IDC and these factors. What seemed to factor in greater than soil tests was precipitation in June. If we focus on past research the major driving force is soil moisture content. If you take soil from a field area affected by IDC, the severity of the problem has been shown to increase if with increasing level of water saturation of the soil. Thus, for our work in West-central Minnesota, soil moisture should be a major driving force where IDC will occur, but it is rarely if ever measured. Next I’ll share information on how you can be part of an upcoming statewide research project to learn more about IDC. For more information, contact me at 800-450-2465 or stordahl@umn.edu. This article was provided by Dan Kaiser, UM Soil Scientist. ##### Pansy always said, “A great thing about being our age is that your secrets are safe with your friends. They can’t remember them long enough to repeat them.”


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Farm Equipment For Sale

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Avoid extra stress when weaning goats

By Audra Scheel, SDSU Extension 4-H Youth Program Advisor Weaning is a stressful time for any animal but if you can reduce factors that cause stress on the animal the transition will happen more smoothly for everyone involved. Reducing stress factors start well before the actual process of weaning by following proper nutrition and disease management for both the kid and the mother. Here are some helpful reminders for you to prepare your goat kids for weaning. Choosing Feed Start by transitioning your kid’s diet from milk to a creep feed pellet that is 16-18% protein. Goats tend to sort texturized feeds so pellets are the best option to make sure they are consuming a balanced diet. Next, get out your calendar and mark when the kids will be two months old and approximately 35-40 pounds. This is the ideal time to wean them because they are not relaying on their mother’s milk to meet all their nutritional needs. The majority of their diet should be creep feed at this point compared to milk because their stomach is able to fully digest roughages and complete feeds to get the full nutritional value out of those feeds. Weaning is also stressful for your does. The week before you wean, quit feeding corn to the does. This will help slow their milk production and reduce the chance of mastitis forming in their udder. There are many different brands of goat feed so work with your local feed dealer or nutritionist when developing a feed ration for your goat kids. I recommend picking out a brand of feed that you are going to stick with throughout the growing season. Changing feed types and brands will only add stress to your goat. Also keep in mind, goats are very susceptible to Coccidiosis, a bacterial disease, when stressed, so consider feeding a feed that contains a coccidiostat that helps prevent Coccidiosis. Many goat starter and show feeds contain coccidiostats, which will be indicated on the feed label along with the term “medicated”. Disease & Pest Defense Also before weaning, have a goat vaccination program to help control disease. Goat kids should have their initial CD-T shot and a booster. This will help prevent against enterotoxemia (overeating disease) caused by Clostridium perfringins types C and D and tetanus. In addition, I recommend deworming them twice prior to weaning along with their mothers. Treating one and not the other won’t do much good as the kids will pick the worms back up from their mothers in a short amount of time. If you notice your goats scratching themselves with their hooves or having a rough looking hair coat, they probably have lice. Milk production in does can be reduced as much as 25% if the does have lice. Lice are external parasites which spend their entire lives on the sheep or goat. Both immature and adult stages suck the blood or feed on the skin. Goat lice are host specific and only attach to goats and their close relatives such as sheep. Using a pour-on on the does and kids prior to weaning and again at weaning time will help with this problem. Be sure to follow product labels to give the correct dosage. Facility Considerations Everyone’s situation and facilities are different, so careful planning also can help with your personal stress! My personal facility allows us to haul the does to a different pasture and leave the kids in the same barn and corral that they are accustomed to. Leaving them in familiar surroundings helps reduce stress, their environment hasn’t changed only the mother is gone. When setting up the goat kids’ weaning pen, here are a few things to consider: 1. Creep Feeders: choose feeders or bunks that the goats can’t lay in or play in, wasting high priced feed isn’t very economical. Clean the fines and dust from your feeders regularly. 2. Water Source: clean it regularly. Goats love clean, fresh water and will often turn up their noses and refuse to drink if it has been stepped in or has waste/feces in it. During the first couple days of weaning using an electrolyte in the water is a good option. 3. Roughage: providing free choice hay or alfalfa to your kids at weaning time keeps their stomachs working. Use a feeder that hangs on the wall or fence so the goats can’t play in the hay or get inside the feeders. 4. Mineral and Salt: consult your nutritionist for the right choice in mineral and salt. Select a feeder that keeps the mineral and salt clean. 5. Clean, Dry Pens: keeping your weaning pen clean and continued on page c15


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dry will reduce sickness and disease. Also provide a barn area or shed where the goats can get out of the weather. 6. Watch Them: take time to watch your herd every day. Sickness is not always obvious and goats tend to hide it well. Unfortunately when it is obvious they are really sick, saving them gets that much harder. 7. Think like a goat: last of all sit down in the weaning pen and look around. Are there any potentially dangerous things that need to be fixed? If a goat can get his head threw the fence, there is probably room for his whole body to escape! Goats are curious creatures and if they can get into trouble they probably will. Following these stress-reducing factors will help make the transition period for the goat kid that much more successful. Remember stress for the kid doesn’t just come from being separated from its mother. Make sure they are prepared to be weaned by getting them started on creep feed, they are up to date on their vaccinations, and have a safe, clean environment. Also keep in mind, the more ways you try to reduce stress on the animal will only reduce the amount of stress you have to deal with too. Good luck during this busy time!

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A better understanding of the impacts of grazing sheep

By Dennis O’Brien, Agricultural Research Service A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientist is giving guidance to growers in Montana and the Dakotas on how grazing sheep when fields are left fallow will affect soil quality. Grazing sheep and other livestock was once common in the region before fertilizers were introduced in the 1950s. While fertilizers increased yields, they also have increased nitrogen runoff and leaching, made soils more acidic, and contributed to greenhouse gas emissions, according to Upendra Sainju, a soil scientist with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Sidney, Montana. ARS is USDA’s principal intramural scientific research agency. Growers looking for alternatives have turned once again to grazing sheep during seasons when fields are left fallow. The trend in Montana and North Dakota prompted Sainju and his ARS colleagues to study the grazing’s effects on crop quality, soil chemistry, and amounts of nutrients in the soil. Each can have long-term effects on crop yields. Sainju and his colleagues set up three cropping systems (continuous spring wheat, spring wheat-fallow, and winter wheat-fallow) in southwestern Montana. They compared soil qualities on a series of plots where, during the fallow season, sheep were grazed, herbicides were used, or the soil was tilled for weed control. Over four years, sheep were grazed at rates of up to 153 sheep per hectare (2.47 acres), glyphosate was applied at standard rates, and soils were tilled to a standard depth of 15 centimeters (5.9 inches). Soil samples from varying depths were analyzed for organic matter, nutrients, pH and electrical conductivity, which affects nutrient availability and plant growth. The results showed that tillage did return more of the beneficial wheat residue to the soil than either grazing or the herbicide treatments, resulting in higher levels of calcium, sulfur, and electrical conductivity in the soil. But grazing generally had no negative effects on soil organic matter and crop yields. The sheep returned to the soil some of the phosphorus and potassium they ate up in the wheat residue by way of their feces and urine. Grazing also increased levels of magnesium and sodium in the soil, possibly because the urine and feces contained higher levels of them. 

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By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I have several arctic willows in my yard. I am quite concerned with the leafing-out process this spring with two of the older willows. A few of the branches have a full set of leaves, but many do not have any leaves. I broke off a wispy branch and found definite green under the thin bark. Should I be patient or start planning a removal project? A: It is ironic what problems are showing up this spring considering the mild winter we’ve just had! It seems that the lack of adequate snow cover has caused a lot of this irregular growth response or even the demise of plants that have been on the site for more than 10 years. I’d suggest waiting until Memorial Day weekend to see if these nongrowing branches decide to join the crowd and open their buds for you. If not, then they have lost the opportunity to contribute to the beauty of the shrub and should be removed without remorse.

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FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

International 1590 14-ft. swing tongue swather............................................................. $3250 Knapheide 16-ft. x 28” grain sides, front, back, to fit trapezoid stake pockets................. $350 Feterl 7” x 46-ft. PTO grain auger..................................................................................... $250

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2007 Freightliner CL112 Columbia with 450 hp Mercedes, 10 speed, PTO with blower unit, 417,000 miles, good running truck................$25,000

1996 Kenworth W900L with 3406E Cat, 550 hp,18 speed, lift axle, fresh inframe, nice truck, 614,000 miles . .. .............................................$25,500

2007 Freightliner Columbia with 450 hp Mercedes, 10 148” CT, 21-ft. full frame...............................$32,500

1996 Kenworth T300 dump with 8.3 Cummins, 300 hp, 6 speed, double frame, Reyco spring suspension, 12ft. box ...................................$19,500

2004 Mack Vision CX613 tractor with 400 Mack, Jake, 13 speed, double frame, Hendrickson air ride suspension. 381,000 miles...... CALL

1991 Kenworth T800 dump truck with Series 60 Detroit, 10 speed, steerable lift axle...................$23,500

2002 Mack RD688 with E7 460 Mack, 18-speed, 14,000# front, 44,000# rears on Camel Back, 300,000 miles. .............................................$29,500

1997 Ford F700 with 5.9 Cummins, 175 hp, 6 speed, double frame, 10ft. box, spring suspension, 84,000 miles.....................................$14,000

2007 John Deere 317 skid steer with bucket and forks. 1400 hours............. .............................................$16,500

2000 Columbia triple axle gravel pup, 16-ft. box, extendable tongue, 60” axle spacing, super singles on aluminum wheels, clean trailer.......... .............................................$17,500

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1993 Kenworth T800 tractor with 425 Cat, 9 speed and 220” WB........ .............................................$19,500

1993 Kenworth T800 7 axle transfer set, N14 Cummins, 13 speed, steerable lift axle, 16-ft. Knight box with 3 axle Knight transfer trailer and box........................................$29,500

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1991 Peterbilt 378 dump truck with 3406B Cat, 13 speed, Hendrickson Beam suspension, 14-ft. rock box, hi lift gate, 564,000 miles..........$22,500

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1995 Peterbilt 378 transfer with 430/470 Detroit Series 60, 18 speed, double differential lock, steerable lift axle, 16-ft. aluminum box, 4 axle transfer trailer with 16-ft. aluminum box. 35 ton legal pay load. 450,000 miles.....................................$34,500

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100 hp to 174 hp 2004 New Holland TVT145 3662 hours. #703853....................................$74,900 2003 New Holland TV140 5347 hours. #700688....................................$69,000 2001 Case IH Maxxum 120 9300 hours. #707935....................................$48,500 1995 Case IH 5250 6801 hours. #700715.. . ................................................$55,000 1994 Ford 9030 6952 hours. #703852....... . ................................................$36,900 1989 Ford 276 II 6746 hours. #706799...... . ................................................$22,000 1989 Case IH 7140 7849 hours. #707974.. 1989 Case IH 7120 #706808.........$32,000 . ................................................$52,000 1981 Ford TW20 9531 hours. #707929...... . ................................................$10,000 100 hp to 174 hp 1976 John Deere 4230 8335 hours. 2009 New Holland T7030 #700686........... #700701....................................$18,479 . ................................................$93,000 1975 John Deere 4230 7508 hours. 2007 Case IH Maxxum 115 504 hours. #706797....................................$16,000 #707954....................................$58,900 1973 John Deere 4430 9349 hours. 2007 Case IH Puma 115 3102 hours. #500727....................................$19,900 #707943....................................$88,000 1971 International 1066 5020 hours. 2006 New Holland TV145 4026 hours. #500715.......................................$7500 #700671....................................$76,800 1968 Ford 8000 4807 hours. #703854....... 2005 New Holland TVT145 4300 hours. . ................................................$12,900 #706781....................................$81,400 New Holland T6020 #707970.......$62,000

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175 hp or Greater 2012 Case IH Steiger 550 Quad 1329 hours. #709942.......................$359,000 AIR SEEDERS 2009 Case IH Magnum 245 #707861........ Nice group of late model, low acre trades available! . ..............................................$151,900 1997 Case IH 9390 5710 hours. #700711.. . ................................................$92,000 1976 John Deere 8630 8935 hours. #707976....................................$25,500 1978 Versatile 875 5448 hours. #703903... . ................................................$22,900 1996 Case IH 9380 6080 hours. #703908.. 2006 Buhler Versatile 485 1423 hours. . ..............................................$108,500 #700709..................................$163,000 1996 Case IH ATX700 #703845..$132,500 2011 Case IH ATX700 #500693..$178,000

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2008 Case IH ATX700 #703911..$163,500 2009 Case IH WD1203 686 hours. #707747....................................$66,550

2005 Case IH WDX1202 873 hours. #707904....................................$59,500

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2006 New Holland SD440 #706764.......... . ..............................................$105,300

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Case IH 8010 2149 hours. #707646........... . ..............................................$159,260 2011 Case IH 8120 #707858.......$289,900

2009 Case IH 8120 1160 hours. #700681.. . ..............................................$261,000

2004 Case IH 8010 2213 hours. #703875.. . ..............................................$146,900

Case IH 8010 1600 hours. #707875........... . ..............................................$176,000

2011 Case IH 8120 #703806.......$309,000 2009 Case IH 8120 1145 hours. #700682.. . ..............................................$259,000

2003 Case IH 2388 2265 hours. #700557.. . ..............................................$121,200

1990 Case IH 1680 3331 hours. #500699.. . ................................................$53,000 2011 Case IH 8120 330 hours. #703807.... . ..............................................$309,000

2011 Case IH 8120 1050 hours. #703887.. . ..............................................$239,000

2009 Case IH 8120 1043 hours. #703732.. . ..............................................$243,500

2009 Case IH 7120 891 hours. #703868.... . ..............................................$239,950

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2009 John Deere 9770STS 810 hours. #707888..................................$209,900

1995 Case IH 2188 4677 hours. #703893.. . ................................................$29,454

2009 John Deere 9770STS 919 hours. #706754..................................$234,890

2003 John Deere 9750STS 2894 hours. #706708....................................$89,950

1992 New Holland TR96 4879 hours. #707804....................................$14,700

2006 Case IH 2388 1392 hours. #707913.. . ..............................................$129,881

2005 Case IH 2388 1808 hours. #703897.. . ..............................................$112,743

1986 Case IH 1680 4126 hours. #703810.. . ................................................$10,950

2010 Case IH 8120 582 hours. #700719.... . ..............................................$268,000 2010 Case IH 8120 643 hours. #700718.... . ..............................................$268,000 2009 Case IH 7120 916 hours. #703879.... . ..............................................$237,900 2009 Case IH 6088 420 hours. #700693.... . ..............................................$229,500 2006 Case IH 8010 1220 hours. #700708.. . ..............................................$178,000 1995 Case IH 2188 3123 hours. #703857.. . ................................................$37,933 1993 Case IH 1688 3300 hours. #700706.. . ................................................$44,000 1993 Case IH 1688 3058 hours. #700684.. . ................................................$39,400 2010 Case IH 8120 652 hours. #700663.... . ..............................................$268,000 2010 John Deere 9770STS 323 hours. #700712..................................$270,000 2009 Case IH 8120 490 hours. #703891.... . ..............................................$264,500 2007 Case IH 2588 2306 hours. #703898.. . ..............................................$139,900 2007 Case IH 7010 1445 hours. #707933.. . ..............................................$197,000 2005 Case IH 8010 2316 hours. #703874.. . ..............................................$149,750 2003 Case IH 2388 2903 hours. #700667.. . ................................................$78,311 2003 Case IH 2388 2890 hours. #700668.. . ................................................$78,311 1999 Case IH 2388 2630 hours. #707683.. . ................................................$62,256 1987 Case IH 1680 3116 hours. #700659.. . ................................................$34,375 1990 Case IH 1680 3000 hours. #700646.. . ................................................$24,900

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Energy beet trial plots show success in dry conditions

By NDSU Extension Service Carrington, Williston, Oakes and Turtle Progress continues on a project to deLake. The eight dryland locations were velop a new industrial crop in North Dakota near Dazey/Hannaford, Carrington, Minot, called energy beets, which are sugar beets Langdon, Spiritwood, Litchville, Harvey bred for the biofuel market and industrial and Colgate. purposes, such as high-value chemicals. Call Warren McConkey, 406-249-3710, Kalispell, MT This summer, trials will be held in the That progress includes research that same 11 locations, plus at a dryland plot in shows how energy beets can be grown the Cando area. with great success outside of the traditional Along with tolerating dry soils, energy production area of the Red River Valley, beets also can help farmers by improving according to Blaine Schatz, North DaJapanese 4x4 Mini Trucks soil health. kota State University (NDSU) Carrington In Stock Now!! “Farmers who raise energy beets may see Research Extension Center director and improved soil health because the tap root member of the research team. penetrates as deep as 6 feet to use nutrients, “Our demonstration and yield trial plots nitrogen and water that most other crops are showing how energy beets can produce don’t reach,” Schatz says. “Energy beets high yields in many different soil types and also improve internal soil drainage and are conditions,” Schatz says. “That includes relatively tolerant to alkaline (saline) soils. the extremely dry conditions that North Growers who add energy beets into a fourDakota experienced in 2012. Despite belowyear rotation could expect another profitable average rainfall at most of the trial sites last income opportunity.” summer, the root yields and sugar content 40- to 50-miles per gallon! The energy beet project and research is results often were as good, or better, than Clean, low mile trucks in stock. a partnership between Fargo-based Green our trials in previous years.” Call 406-434-2005 Delivery available! Vision Group (GVG) and Iowa-based In 2012, there were 13 plots in 11 locaHeartland Renewable Energy. tions across North Dakota. The five irVisit us at: www.tomsminitrucks.com “The project is in its final research rigated sites were near Dazey/Hannaford, phase, which will contribute to future commercialization efforts,” says Maynard Helgaas, GVG president. “Commercialization may begin in 2014 or 2015 and be followed by a series of up to 16 plants across the state. These plants could produce sugar for industrial purposes or produce 2009 Pontiac G6 advanced biofuel. Each plant 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 2013 Ford Escape SE 4x4, 4-door, 37,000 miles, A-1 condition. could create 23 jobs and recrew cab, 98,000 miles. 1.6L EcoBoost, automatic, air, tilt, cruise. $12,900 quire 30,000 acres of energy $19,500 beets for feedstock.” Other energy beet research by NDSU focuses on feedstock storage methods that will enable biofuel processing throughout the year and front-end processing methods that will maximize sugar yields and minimize costs. 2012 Ford Escape Limited 2010 Ford F350 XLT 4x4, crew cab, The NDSU trial plot re4x4, 4-door, heated leather power seats, 6.4L diesel, long box, 37,000 miles. 2010 Ford F150 search is sponsored by Betas19,000 miles. Like new! Sale priced $33,900 4x4, regular cab, long wheelbase, V8, eed and Syngenta-Hilleshog. $23,500 automatic, topper, 19,000 miles. Additional project funding Sale $19,000 is provided by the North Dakota Renewable Energy Council, North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission, private companies and many communities. More information on 2013 Ford Taurus SEL 2012 Ford Fusion SEL NDSU energy beet research AWD, 3.5L V6, automatic, 4-door, V6, automatic, heated leather is available at http://www. leather, navigation. Loaded! power seats, 17,000 miles. beetsallbiofuel.com. 2008 Ford Explorer XLT 3rd row seat, $29,750 after discount and rebates $18,900 rear air, 34,000 miles. One owner. $16,900 #####

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Two old men had been meeting in the park to play chess for years. One day, Frank finally confessed to Henry: “I must really be having a senior moment–all of the sudden, I can’t think of your name. Help me out?” After a long and extremely tense pause came his friend’s reply: “I’ll have to get back to you on that one.”

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Prairie Fare: Seven steps to creating a soup

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service “I made the wild rice soup mix, but I added a few things,” my husband commented one day on our way home. “That sounds good,” I responded. “We had carrots, celery and onions in the fridge, so I chopped them and added them to the soup,” he said. I nodded my head. I knew the perishable veggies in the refrigerator needed to find their way into a recipe soon. “We had some leftover mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, chicken and crumbled bacon, so I added those to the soup,” he continued. I think I raised my eyebrows and looked at him at this point. “Do you think the kids will eat it?” I asked. “They already ate and they all had seconds. They raved about it,” he said. Soup can be a hearty meal and a good place to use your leftovers. Remember that most leftovers have a storage life of about four days in your refrigerator for best quality and safety. You can freeze them in airtight freezer containers to extend their storage life. Be sure to mark the container with the contents, amount and date. You can learn more about food storage times using the “Food Storage Guide” publication at http://www.ag.ndsu. edu/pubs/yf/foods/fn579.pdf. If you are feeling creative, here is how to “create your own soup” in seven easy steps adapted from Utah State University. How about potato soup with ham, chopped celery and carrots? Chicken-rice soup with leftover mixed vegetables, grilled chicken, rosemary and parsley also makes a nice pairing. 1. Choose one fat. • 2 Tbsp. canola, sunflower, olive or other oil or 2 Tbsp. butter or 2 Tbsp. margarine. Heat in large pot on stove. 2. Rinse and chop 1 medium onion. Add to pot and cook over medium heat until tender. 3. Choose one broth to add to the pot. • 2 (16-ounce) cans chicken, beef or vegetable broth • 4 c. water plus chicken, beef or vegetable bouillon or soup base prepared according to manufacturer’s directions • 1 (16-ounce) can crushed or diced tomatoes and 3 cups water • 4 c. milk and chicken bouillon or soup base prepared according to manufacturer’s directions 4. Choose one protein to add. • 1 pound cooked (or leftover) chopped/diced beef, chicken, ham, lean sausage, etc. • 1 (16-ounce) can beef, chicken, ham • 1 (16-ounce) can beans (pinto, kidney, navy, black, etc.), drained and rinsed 5. Choose one starch to add. • 3 to 4 c. diced potatoes • 4 ounces egg noodles, macaroni, pasta (or 1 1/2 c. leftover cooked noodles) • 1/2 c. uncooked rice (or 1 1/2 c. leftover cooked rice) 6. Choose a mixture of 2 to 3 cups chopped vegetables (fresh, frozen or canned) to add to the pot. 7. Choose one or more seasonings, add to pot and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until vegetables tender. • 1 to 2 tsp. dried herbs (oregano, basil, cumin, chili powder, thyme, rosemary, parsley etc.) • Bay leaf (remove before serving) • Minced garlic • 1 to 2 Tbsp. fresh herbs (add 5 minutes before serving) For more information about food and nutrition, visit http:// www.ndsu.edu/eatsmart or check out the Prairie Fare blog at http://www.prairiefare.areavoices.com. If you prefer a recipe, here is a fiber-rich formulation courtesy of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County, New York.

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COMBINES and HEADERS Case IH 2588 AFS yield and moisture monitor, AFS Pro 600 color touch screen, AFX speciality rotor, bin extension, 30.5x32, 25-ft. auger header................... $146,500 Case IH 2188 with 2273 separator hours, 1010 25-ft. header, bin extensions, serviced. $14,000 in new parts......... ........................................................................... $45,000 Honey Bee SP 36-ft. header, draper. Good condition......... ........................................................................... $34,000

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BeefTalk: One-way ticket to town

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service Bull 50 just bought himself a one-way not even need to have a dairy bull on the ticket to town. For bulls, there are only premises. two pens. One is the pen for breeding bulls, The truth is, as producers tend to their bulls, they become part of the bulls’ pecking while the other bulls go to the “for beef order. More kindness, caring and scratching market” pen. of the head only make matters worse. The I climbed over a fence instead of using bull slowly the standard adapts to the gate to enter caregiver as one of the bull one of the pens. Howgang. Even if ever, Bull 50 the bull does decided that not mean to, was not acthat fateful ceptable. In day simply is a fraction a function of a of a second, 2,000-pound Bull 50 was or more anion me. There mal picking is no lack of a fight with a understand160-pounding when one plus person. comes face Guess who to face with wins? a bull that is Bull 50 was seeking domnot kidding. The snort, look of the eyes, inance. He is the boss, so, in this case, I deliberate focused movement, tossing of the needed to move. I took the quick exit and head without losing eye contact and pawing scaled the fence. of the ground were strong signs of aggresAlthough Bull 50 won the moment, I won sion. It could have been worse because one the event. By that afternoon, Bull 50 was of the hands could have walked in the pen on a trailer heading to town destined for alone to feed the bulls. With back turned and the next day’s market. Market beef would concentrating on dumping feed, the ranch become Bull 50’s new name. hand would not know what was about to Although the need to anchor the business happen. One would rather not think about of beef in data and numbers is real, there that happening. Instead, send out a reminder always is room for discussion because many never to enter a bull pen without due caution day-to-day activities are producer and ranch and diligence. dependent. Winning the fight with a bull will not hapOne such point is temperament. The pen. Anyway, Bull 50 is now market beef Dickinson Research Extension Center and the price probably will be slightly above (DREC) tries to have a zero tolerance for $100 per hundredweight. That is good, and challenging temperaments. Interestingly, at least the day was not all about medical oftentimes those closest to the cattle are expenses. The point is that cattle do not pay more sympathetic than those who are more for medical bills very well, and they do not distant or perhaps not down in the chutes. sit around talking about estate taxes or who There are excuses, but the bottom line is takes over once the boss is gone. that aggressive temperament by a bull can’t Cattle don’t care and only respond to be tolerated. cues that trigger behavior. If attacked, they Bull 50 was a good 2-year-old, at least will retreat or maybe choose to defend. In by the numbers. He was selected based on moving cattle, those who teach cattle moveexcellent marbling and rib eye traits and ment will use those behavioral cues to be certainly was a good carcass bull. Those are better cattle handlers. However, one never critical traits when cattle are fed out because knows the day or time when a bull, cow ranch profit is a function of harvest value. with a newborn calf or a just plain ornery That all changed when bull 50’s eyes met critter decides this is the day to challenge mine. The look was not good. that two-legged critter who comes to the For those producers who manage bull pen every day. pens, caution always should be taken prior Bull 50 stood his ground today, but, forto entering the pen. Why today and why tunately, the outcome was good. The bottom me? One will never know. The DREC line is to not keep aggressive cattle. On a ranch manager was with me, so Bull 50 side note, Bull 50 was a little aggressive had a choice. Perhaps what saved us was when the center purchased him, but we that moment of thought by Bull 50 deciding needed an extra bull. In the pen next to Bull which one of us to go after. We got a head 50 was Bull Y1199, who was another highstart while Bull 50 pondered. Events such as headed, very nervous bull, but younger. He this bring back many memories of tragedy, also went to town. particularly in the dairy business. May you find all your ear tags. The headline read, “Local dairy producer For more information, contact Ringwall killed by herd bull.” These stories are fewer at 1041 State Ave., Dickinson, ND 58601, today, particularly in the dairy business, or go to http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/colbecause of the increased use of artificial umns/beeftalk/. insemination. In fact, most dairies would

Fast growing hedge

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service two yards. The soil is a good loamy type and Q: We have a client who is looking for a has good drainage. Any suggestions would good shrub or bush (hedge) to plant between be greatly appreciated. his yard and his neighbor’s. The hedge row A: A number of good selections exist. would be about 150 feet in length. It would Possibilities are common lilac, biburnum, run east and west and have very little light meadowlark forsythia, red twigged dogblockage from other trees. He is looking for wood and arctic willow. I’ve used some of something that will grow fast, be attractive them for the same purpose. and provide a privacy barrier between the


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Windrowers & Mower Conditioners

John Deere D450 with 30-ft. draper platform. Tag #23504................$124,950 (L) John Deere 4895, 16-ft. double sickle, 1326 hours. Tag #25476................$62,500 (L) John Deere 2320 with 21-ft. draper platform. Tag #23771.................... $5750 (H) Case IH WD2303 with 16-ft. rotary head, air suspension, 201 hours. Tag #24124....... ............................................$99,750 (G) Case IH 8820 with 30-ft. draper platform. Tag #24841.......................... $23,500 (H) MacDon M150 with 35-ft. draper head. Tag #24787.............................. $128,000 (H) MacDon M200 with 35-ft. draper head. Tag #24788.............................. $105,000 (H) MacDon 9000 with 14-ft. sickle head, 3344 hours. Tag #25078............... $28,500 (H) John Deere 946 with 13-ft. rotary Impeller conditioner. Tag #24314...... $21,500 (H) John Deere 956 with 14.5-ft. rotary Impeller conditioner. Tag #23738.......$19,000 (L) John Deere 956 with 14.5-ft. rotary Impeller conditioner. Tag #23266...... $26,950 (G) John Deere 955 with 14.5-ft. rotary mower conditioner. Tag #25506......... $5000 (G) John Deere 936 with 11.5 ft. rotary mower conditioner, Impeller. Tag #25084........... ...........................................$14,950 (LV) Hesston 6600 14-ft. sickle, gas, open station. Tag #25398......................$5500 (L) Hesston 1275 16-ft. sickle swing tongue. Tag #24759...........................$13,500 (L) MacDon A30D 16-ft. sickle swing tongue. Tag #23548.......................... $24,950 (H) New Holland 1431 with 13-ft. rotary mower conditioner. Tag #25023.....$13,500 (LV) New Holland 1116H with 16-ft. sickle, rubber roll conditioner. Tag #23394.$5500(L) New Holland 1475 with 14-ft. sickle, rubber roll conditioner. Tag #24041.... $8500 (H) Versatile 4025 draper head off a bi-directional. Tag #18642.................. $4000 (H)

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Round Balers

John Deere 568 MegaWide, twine only, push bar. Tag #23363.......... $26,500 (H) John Deere 568 MegaWide, net wrap, push bar. Tag #25520..................$29,500 (LV) John Deere 568 MegaWide, twine only, push bar. Tag #25306.... Coming in (LV) John Deere 568 MegaWide, twine/net, push bar. Tag #25637................... $36,000 (G) John Deere 568 MegaWide, net wrap, push bar. Tag #24313................... $34,000 (H) John Deere 567 MegaWide, net wrap, no push bar. Tag #24835...........$19,750 (L) John Deere 567 MegaWide, twine only, push bar. Tag #20518.......... $17,500 (G) John Deere 567 MegaWide, twine only, push bar. Tag #25213............. $8000 (G) John Deere 566 push bar, net wrap. Tag #23709...............................$13,500 (LV) John Deere 535 twine only. Tag #19554... ................................................$4950 (L) John Deere 535 twine only. Tag #24370... ................................................$4950 (L) John Deere 535 net wrap. Tag #24760..... ................................................$8500 (L) John Deere 535 twine only. Tag #23208... ............................................... $4950 (H)

Miscellaneous Haying

John Deere 348 square baler, hydraulic tension. Tag #25079...........$11,950 (LV) John Deere 39N 7-ft. sickle bar mower, 3-point. Tag #25404...............$1750 (LV) New Holland 1033 bale wagon, auto tie. Tag #23453............................$5500 (LV) New Holland 1032 bale wagon, auto tie. Tag #23430............................$5950 (LV) Sitrex RP4 hay rake. Tag #22995.............. .................................................$850 (G) H&S Haymachine II hay turner. Tag #23643....................................$2550 (L)

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John Deere 535 twine only. Tag #23888... ............................................... $4950 (H) John Deere 535 twine only. Tag #24895... ............................................... $5500 (H) John Deere 535 net wrap. Tag #24861..... ............................................$10,000 (G) John Deere 535 net wrap. Tag #23307..... ................................................$6500 (L) Case IH RB564 net wrap. Tag #24298....... .............................................$27,000 (L) Case IH RB564 twine only. Tag #25129..... .............................................$21,000 (L) Case IH RBX562 twine only. Tag #23670.. ............................................... $6500 (H) Case IH 8465A net wrap. Tag #24837....... ................................................$6000 (L) Hesston 5465A twine only. Tag #23671.... ............................................ $17,000 (H) New Holland 688 twine only. Tag #23721. ............................................... $7950 (H) New Holland 688, net wrap. Tag #25584.. ..............................................$9950 (LV) New Holland 688 with net wrap. Tag #25281....................................$9950 (L) New Holland 688, net wrap. Tag #25482.. ............................................$14,000 (G) New Holland 688 5-ft. x 6-ft. bales. Tag #24916................................ $14,000 (G) New Holland BR780 twine only. Tag #24097....................................$7950 (L) New Holland BR780 net wrap. Tag #24933.................................$17,000 (L) New Holland BR780 net wrap. Tag #24934.................................$17,000 (L)

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Combines & Attachments

John Deere S680 400 bushel, 540 hp, 310 hours. Tag #25657............ $295,000 (G) John Deere 9870 STS 300 bushel, 440 hp. Tag #24850....................... $267,000 (G) John Deere 9870 STS 300 bushel, 440 hp. Tag #24852....................... $235,000 (G) John Deere 9770 STS 300 bushel, 360 hp................................... Coming In (G) John Deere 9770 STS 300 bushel, 360 hp................................... Coming In (G) John Deere 9770 STS 300 bushel, 360 hp. Tag #24862....................... $220,000 (G) John Deere 9770 STS 300 bushel, 360 hp. Tag #24863....................... $215,000 (G) John Deere 9760 STS 250 bushel, 340 hp. Tag #24774........................$182,500 (L) John Deere 9760 STS 250 bushel, 340 hp. Tag #23262....................... $162,500 (H) John Deere 9760 STS 250 bushel, 340 hp. Tag #24736....................... $151,500 (H) John Deere 9760 STS 250 bushel, 340 hp. Tag #24737....................... $153,500 (H) John Deere 9760 STS 250 bushel, 340 hp. Tag #24738....................... $155,500 (H) John Deere 9670 STS 250 bushel, 305 hp. Tag #3317..........................$195,000 (L) John Deere 9750 STS 300 bushel, 325 hp Tag #24773........................$122,500 (L) John Deere 9750 STS 325 hp, 300 bushel. Tag #25367....................... $100,000 (H) John Deere 9610 240 bushel, 275 hp. Tag #24998................................ $73,000 (G) John Deere 9500 with JD 224 head. Tag #24770.................................$39,500 (L) John Deere 9500 combine with John Deere 925 head, batt reel......... Coming In (G) John Deere 8820 combine with head. Tag #25105................................ $19,000 (G) Case IH 2388 210 bushel, 280 hp. Tag #25273.............................. $124,000 (H) Case IH 2388 210 bushel, 280 hp. Tag #24498................................ $92,000 (H) Case IH 1680 210 bushel, 225 hp. Tag #23651................................ $27,500 (H) Case IH 1680 210 bushel, 225 hp. Tag #24823................................ $37,500 (H) Case IH 1680 210 bushel, 225 hp. Tag #24883................................ $31,500 (H) Case IH 1680 210 bushel, 225 hp. Tag #23508................................ $26,500 (G) Honey Bee SP42 42-ft. draper head with pickup reel. Each................ $63,500 (H) Lots of combine platforms in stock.

Sprayers

John Deere 4940, 433 hours. Tag #25661. .......................................... $318,000 (H) John Deere 4930 120-ft. 20” spacing. Tag #24866.............................. $265,000 (G) John Deere 4830 100-ft., 20” spacing, 400 hours. Tag #25565............. $189,500 (B) Rogator 1286C 120-ft., 20” spacing. Tag #25263.............................. $190,000 (H) Spray Air SP2010 103-ft. 20” spacing, 1000 gallon. Tag #25624............ $102,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 67XL 120-ft., 20” spacing, 1500 gallon. Tag #25275.............. $16,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 65XL 110-ft. boom, 1500 gallon. Tag #25595............................. $9500 (H) Flexi-Coil 65XL 100-ft., 1500 gallon. Tag #25091................................... $8500 (H) Flexi-Coil 65 100-ft. Tag #23306............... ............................................... $4000 (H) Loral Airmax 1000 spreader, AutoTrac ready. #24922...................... $70,000 (G) Terragator 8104 spreader truck. Tag #24921................................ $87,000 (G) GMC truck sprayer, 60-ft., 20” spacing. 1000 gallon. Tag #25371.............. $47,000 (G) NYB sprayer mounted on Ford truck, 60-ft, 20” spacing, 400 gallon. Tag #25594...... ............................................ $16,500 (H) 2005 Summers Ultimate 1500 110-ft. Tag #25093................................ $39,000 (H) Summers Ultimate 1500 sprayer.............. ........................................ Coming In (L)

Miscellaneous

John Deere 850D 4WD diesel Gator utility vehicle. Tag #24502..............$10,250 (H) Bobcat 3400 4x4 utility vehicle. Tag #25299................................... $8950 (H) Polaris 800 XP 4WD Ranger utility vehicle. Tag #25668..............................$8500 (L) Polaris 6x6 utility vehicle, radio. Tag #25491................................... $6500 (H) Arctic Cat Prowler 650cc utility vehicle, cab. Tag #24726....................$6500 (LV) Suzuki 250 2WD ATV. Tag #22709............ ............................................... $2000 (H) Land Price Trekker utility vehicle. Tag #24497................................... $4700 (H) Buhler Y1010H transfer auger. Like new. Tag #20464............................. $2500 (H) Bale King 2000 round bale processor. Tag #24995................................ $10,950 (B) Bale King 2010 round baler processor. Tag #24724................................... $7500 (H) Buhler 45 7-ft. rear blade. Tag #24902...... ................................................$650 (LV) John Deere 95 8-ft. 6-way rear blade. Tag #25615....................................$895 (LV) Worksaver UB750T 8-ft. rear blade. Tag #25639.....................................$650 (G) King BB60 60” box blade, no rippers. Tag #25407....................................$350 (LV) General Imp BB60 5-ft. rear box blade. Tag #3483....................................... $475 (B) General Imp 7-ft. rear blade. Tag #23752.. ................................................$1000 (L) Frontier LR2072 6-ft. landscape rake, 3-point mount. Tag #25648....... $500 (B) General Imp DS30 3-point dirt scoop. Tag #3104....................................... $325 (B) John Deere 54” front mount blade. Tag #22003................................... $1000 (B) John Deere 54” front mount blade. Tag #25152..................................... $975 (B) Howse rear box blade. Tag #24338........... ................................................. $495 (B) John Deere (2) HD bale spear for John Deere 6/700 loader. Tag #25583$495 (LV) Frontier 3-point bale spear. Tag #24907.... ................................................$275 (LV) Worksaver bale spear. Tag #23753........... ..................................................$295 (L) Farmhand F32A manure spreader, PTO. Tag #25457............................$4500 (LV) Farm King Y750R 75” finish mower, rear discharge. Tag #25377........... $2900 (G) Farm King 60” 3-point finishing mower. Tag #22705......................................$750 (L) John Deere 613 6-ft. rotary cutter. Tag #24904....................................$750 (LV) King Kutter 6-ft. rotary cutter. Tag #24337. ................................................. $695 (B) Tebben TC-94-500 5-ft. rotary cutter. Tag #22953................................... $1250 (B) John Deere 673 74” rotary tiller. Tag #25370...................................$3000 (G) John Deere 59” front snowblower. Tag #22951................................... $3500 (B) John Deere 54” front snowblower. Tag #25331................................... $1800 (B) Smith 100 trailer air compressor. Tag #25020..................................$7500 (LV) King Kutter S500 3-point spin spreader. Tag #24330............................... $450 (B) King Kutter S500 3-point spin spreader. Tag #24331............................... $450 (B) John Deere 25 gallon Gator sprayer. Tag #2902....................................... $400 (B) Danuser post hole digger with two bits. Tag #24790....................................$1900 (L) Shaver 901 post hole digger with two bits. Tag #20775............................. $1475 (B)

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Tractors

John Deere 9530T, 475 hp, 30” tracks, 420 hours. Tag #25640............. $300,000 (G) John Deere 9460R 4WD, 460 hp, 300 hours. Tag #25311............. $278,000 (H) John Deere 9200 4WD, 310 hp, 4300 hours. Tag #23137...........................$92,000 (L) John Deere 9200 4WD, 310 hp. Tag #25379................................... SOLD (G) John Deere 8960 4WD, 370 hp, 8398 hours. Tag #25649................................ $58,000 (L) John Deere 8630 4WD, 275 hp, 8750 hours. Tag #24834...........................$18,000 (L) John Deere 8420 MFWD, 235 hp, 5250 hours. Tag #25448............. $120,000 (B) John Deere 8230 MFWD, 225 hp, IVT, 2665 hours. Tag #25535............. $162,500 (G) John Deere 8120 200 hp, ILS axle, 4300 hours. Tag #25549............$112,000 (LV) John Deere 7930 746 loader, 220 hp, 2645 hours. Tag #24936............. $155,000 (H) John Deere 7800 MFWD, 170 hp, powershift, duals,9245 hours. Tag #24700....... ............................................ $52,000 (H) John Deere 7510, 115 hp, loader, grapple, 5500 hours. Tag #25582.....$71,500 (LV) John Deere 7430 loader, 166 hp, 2825 hours. Tag #24880............. $126,500 (B) John Deere 7220 loader, 95 hp, 5325 hours. Tag #24182.........................$72,500 (LV) John Deere 7210 MFWD, 95 hp, 3988 hours. Tag #23338............... $53,000 (H) John Deere 7200 loader mounts, 95 hp, 7840 hours. Tag #24352...... $37,000 (H) John Deere 7130 standard, 740 loader, 125 hp. Tag #24860.................. $103,000 (G) John Deere 6430 Premium loader, 125 hp, 4600 hours. Tag #24878.......$68,950 (L) John Deere 6430 Premium loader, 125 hp, 4150 hours. Tag #24877...... $69,950 (G) John Deere 6430 Premium new H340, 125 hp, 3465 hours. Tag #21124...$74,500 (B) John Deere 6420 loader, 110 hp, 6571 hours. Tag #24876................$57,500 (L) John Deere 6420 loader, 110 hp, 5767 hours. Tag #24875............... $62,500 (G) John Deere 6400 cab, loader, 85 hp, 6964 hours. Tag #24670............... $39,900 (H) John Deere 4850 MFWD, 190 hp, 10,000 hours. Tag #25447................$41,000 (L) John Deere 4720 cab, loader, 58 hp, 795 hours. Tag #24010..............$37,950 (LV) John Deere 4520 cab, 130 hp, 2WD, syncro, PTO, 9500 hours. Tag #24832........ ................................................$9950 (L) John Deere 4520 cab, loader, 50 hp, 517 hours. Tag #24900..............$35,950 (LV) John Deere 4440, 130 hp, PowerShift, 3-point, weights. Tag #25416...SOLD (L) John Deere 4240 110 hp, 9419 hours, powershift, loader. Tag #25102...$24,500 (H) John Deere 4120 MFWD, 43 hp, loader, 242 hours. Tag #25369........ $26,000 (G) John Deere 4040 cab, 3-point, 90 hp. Tag #24800................................ $15,000 (H) John Deere 4010 2WD, 80 hp. Tag #25278... .....................................................$8500 (L) John Deere 302G with 6-ft. flail mower. Tag #25209...................................$4800 (G) John Deere 2840 2WD, 80 hp, no cab, loader. Tag#25614..............$13,500 (LV) Case IH 2870 4WD, 4 SCVs, 300 hp. Tag #24104................................... $7500 (H) Case IH MX200 MFWD, 200 hp, 4182 hours. Tag #25596............... $74,500 (H) Case IH MXM130 MFWD, 130 hp, 4650 hours. Tag #24991................$51,000 (L) Case IH MX120 120 hp, 5200 hours, loader. Tag #25166.......................... $52,500 (H) International 656, 63 hp, 3-point, PTO, loader. Tag #25638................. $5700 (G) Farmall Super M, 47 hp, PTO................... ........................................Coming In (B) (3) Alamo EA414C with 6-ft. flail mowers. Tag #25206-8. Each............... $9000 (G) Allis Chalmers 5030 2WD, 31 hp, diesel, loader. Tag #25487................. $4100 (H) Allis Chalmers CA 2WD, 24 hp, gas, snowblower. Tag #25620................ $2100 (B) Deutz-Allis 9170 172 hp, with loader & grapple. Tag #25287............ $35,000 (H)

Deutz-Allis 5220 MFWD, 26 hp, loader. Tag #25376................................... $7500 (G) Kubota M5700 MFWD, 58 hp, loader, 791 hours...................................$21,000 (G) Massey-Ferguson 6180 loader, 110 hp, 5000 hours. Tag #24996...... $49,000 (G) Ford 8730 140 hp, MFWD, loader. Tag #25366................................ $28,500 (H) Ford 8340 loader, 106 hp, 2000 hours. Tag #24772.................................$39,000 (L) Ford 8630 MFWD, 121 hp, 7530 hours. Tag #24771.................................$27,500 (L) Ford 7000, 83 hp, cab, 3-point, PTO, 1491 hours. Tag #25662.................$9950 (LV) Ford 4110 54 hp, 6212 hours, 2WD, 540 PTO. Tag #25210................... $3500 (G) Ford CA261F 2WD, PTO, military tug vehicle. Tag #25212................... $2500 (G) Ford 2000 36 hp, 2WD, 540 PTO. Tag #25214................................... $5250 (G) Ford 9N 20 hp, 2WD, 540 PTO. Tag #25211.................................... $2000 (G) Ford 8N, 20 hp, 3-point, PTO, loader......... ........................................Coming In (H) New Holland 9482 4WD, 300 hp, 95% tires,. Tag #24833...........................$78,500 (L) New Holland TS125A, 125 hp, cab, loader..................................... Coming In (L) New Holland TC40A MFWD, 40 hp, 2029 hours. Tag #23505................$14,500 (L) Steiger ST280 4WD, 280 hp, 3648 hours. Tag #25539.......................... $17,500 (H) Steiger ST225 4WD, 225 hp, PTO. Tag #25449.................................$20,000 (L) Versatile/Ford 946 325 hp, 4WD. Tag #25295.................................$50,000 (L) Versatile/Ford 946 325 hp, 4WD. Tag #25353................................ $62,000 (H) Versatile 835 4WD, 230 hp, 5853 hours. Tag #23754.......................... $21,000 (G) Valmet 8950 loader, 200 hp, 7725 hours. Tag #23912.......................... $34,950 (H)

Drills

John Deere 1770NT corn planter, 16 row, 30”. Tag #25536.................. $92,500 (G) John Deere 1820/1900 60-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot. Tag #25282.....$75,000 (L) John Deere 730 36-ft air drill, disk, 6” spacing. Tag #24432........... $55,500 (G) John Deere 9450 50-ft. box drill, 12” spacing. Tag #22937.................. $23,000 (H) John Deere 9400 50-ft. box drill, 12” spacing. Tag #24105.................. $27,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/3850 57-ft. air drill, 10” spacing. Tag #24911........... $95,000 (G) Flexi-Coil 5000/4350 57-ft. air drill, 9.5” spacing. Tag #24789......... $125,000 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/3450 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, double shoot. Tag #25567....... . .......................................... $74,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing. Tag #20918........... $42,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing. Tag #24504........... $68,400 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing. Tag #20840............$37,500 (L) Flexi-Coil 5000/1720 39-ft. air drill. Tag #24292................................ $38,000 (H) Flexi-Coil 7500/3450 60-ft. air drill, 9” spacing. Tag #24912........... $75,000 (G) Case IH 8500 45-ft. 10” spacing, 150 bushel tank. Tag #25272............... $9500 (H) Morris 7180 Maxim 29-ft. 12” spacing. Tag #25101.................................$29,750 (L) New Holland SD440 60-ft. air drill, 9” spacing. Tag #24886......... $128,000 (H) New Holland SD440 60-ft. air drill, 9” spacing. Tag #24107..........$104,000 (L) Concord 3400 Tag #24920..... $35,000 (G)

Tillage

Flexi-Coil 60SB 62-ft. spreader bar. Tag #20841....................................$4000 (L) Rite-Way 73-ft. folding heavy harrow. Tag #24310................................ $47,500 (H) 16-ft. chain harrow. Tag #21647..$650 (LV) 12-ft. chain harrow, drawbar. Tag #25260.. ................................................. $500 (B)


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John Deere 7510, 115 hp, MFWD, loader, 5500 hours. Tag #25582.......................................$71,500 (LV) Flexi-Coil 67XL with 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, 1500 gallon tank. Tag #25275.....................$16,500 (H) John Deere 8960, 370 hp, 4WD, 8398 hours. Tag #25649................................................$58,000 (L)

Spray Air SP2010, 103-ft., 20” spacing, 1000 gallon tank, 1540 hours..............................$102,500 (H)

John Deere 348 square baler, 14x18. Tag #25079... .........................................................$11,950 (LV)

John Deere 6420, IVT transmission, loader, grapple, 5767 hours. Tag #24875....................$62,500 (LV)

International 656, 63 hp, 3-point, loader. Tag #25638..................................................$5700 (G)

Ag-Chem RoGator 1286C with 1403 hours. Lots of options. Tag #25263.........................$190,000 (H)

John Deere 9530T, 475 hp, 30” tracks, 420 hours. Tag #25640......................................$300,000 (G)

Kubota M5700, 58 hp, loader, 791 hours.................. ..........................................................$21,000 (G)

John Deere 4850, 192 hp, MFWD, PowerShift. Tag #25447................................................$41,000 (L) John Deere 9460R, 460 hp, 4WD, 290 hours. Tag #25311.............................................$278,000 (H)

Case IH MXM130, 130 hp, MFD, loader, 4646 hours. Tag #24991.........................................$51,000 (L)

2005 Summers Ultimate 1500 110-ft. booms, windscreens. Tag #25093..........................$39,000 (H)

John Deere 7930 220 hp, JD 746 SL loader, grapple, 2645 hours. Tag #24936...................$155,000 (H)

1997 Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 45-ft. air drill with 9” spacing, double shoot. Tag #24506...........$52,600 (H)

New Holland SD440 60-ft. air drill with 9” spacing. Tag #24107.......................................$104,000 (L)

John Deere 4830, 100-ft. booms, 20” spacing. Tag #25565............................................. $189,500 (B)

John Deere 9200 4WD tractor, 310 hp. Tag #23137. ...........................................................$92,000 (L)

John Deere 4520 MFWD, loader, 50 hp, 517 hours. Tag #24900.......................................$35,950 (LV)

Valmet 8950 with loader, 200 hp, 7725 hours. Tag #23912...............................................$39,950 (H)

John Deere 730/1900 36-ft. air drill with 6” spacing, 270 bushel cart. Tag #24432..............$55,500 (G)

John Deere 7220 tractor, 110 hp, John Deere 740SL loader, 5333 hours. Tag #24182........$72,500 (LV)

John Deere 7800 tractor, 170 hp, PowerShift, duals, 9245 hours. Tag #24700.....................$52,000 (H)


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COMBINE HEADER FOR SALE

2001 MacDon 962 36ft. draper header, John Deere adapter, batt reel, transport system, new guards in 2010. Farmer owned and stored inside.

Ranchers responses to general transfer and labor issues

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##### Vicki said her first grandchild Mia has been the joy of her life. “I decided I wanted to be called Grammi,’” Vicki recalled. But when Mia was twenty-two months old, she had a different name in mind. Since Vicki’s husband is “Poppy,” Mia decided Vicki would be called “Grappi.”


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Case IH LB333 Packer Cutter Baler

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Mesh/twine premium baler. 5x6 bale, 5 bar pickup and rubber mounted tines, special roller windguard, pickup flares, trash baffle kit. Specially built for the toughest crops, even CORN STALKS. Low bale lease return with warranty until 10/31/2014. The new price is over $51,000. Buy this in warranty, like new unit..............................................FOR JUST $37,887

With 18-ft. header. Really nice lease return unit with only 461 hours. 126 hp, huge quiet cab, AM/ FM, trainer seat, 2 speed hydro, hydraulic header tilt, header reverser, rear axle suspension. Warranty until 11/01/2014. Retails for over $92,000................. ............................................MVE price just $88,688

Only used 1 season due to drought. ONLY 75 BALES!! Like new condition. 3x3 bales, auto steer tandem rear axle(s), color monitor, full of twine. Owner getting out of hay business............... $89,734

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Community Garden Grant program expanded

By K-State Research and Extension News While some might caution, “you can’t have too much of a good thing,” the Kansas Health Foundation (http://www. kansashealth.org/) is choosing to infuse nearly $50,000 additional dollars to fund a bumper crop of exceptional Kansas Community Garden Grant applications. With 2013 the second year of a three-year $100,000 per year grant effort to encourage developing community gardens and teaching gardening skills, the Foundation is awarding $147,004 to fund 35 grants, said Evelyn Neier, a horticulturist and K-State Research and Extension 4-H (http://www.kansas4h.org/) youth gardening specialist serving as the state coordinator for the community garden grants. In 2012, the first year the grants were offered, 24 gardens were funded, said Neier, who noted that the 2013 selection committee is “delighted with the increased interest, and pleased to expand funding to develop gardens in cities and towns with varying populations in many areas of the state.” According to Neier, Kansas communities and community groups are invited to submit grant applications for up to $5,000 toward the start-up costs for community garden site preparation; installation of water wells and irrigation lines; tools; storage sheds and other miscellaneous expenses in establishing a community garden. With physical activity known to promote health, and gardening considered a potential lifetime interest, Neier said the goal for the grant effort is to provide - and encourage - educational opportunities for citizens of all ages to grow their knowledge about gardening by learning how to prepare the soil, plant seeds, tend plants, weed, water, harvest, and add fresh, health-promoting fruits and vegetables to meals and snacks. The process also is expected to build community, she said. Rick Miller, grant coordinator for the Community Garden at the Center of Grace in Olathe, Kansas, explained: “Kansas Health Foundation funding will allow us to expand the garden, and teach a greater number of people about gardening.” Miller, who noted that this garden is attracting many families who are new to the Kansas City area and new to the U.S., said that it is encouraging to see families working side-by-side in the garden, and to watch them grow as they learn more about food and how it grows, nutrition and health while also meeting others who are choosing to make their home in the area. Clelia McCrory, who assisted Lyons USD 405 in writing the grant to establish the Lyons School Community Garden, is enthusiastic about community gardens, referencing a new generation of people who may have missed lessons about gardening and its benefits from their parents and grandparents. Community collaborators for the USD 405 grant include The First Christian Church, Rice Healthcare Foundation, and Rice County K-State Research and Extension Office, and mentors from Sterling, Kansas, who achieved success with a Kansas Health Foundation Community Garden Grant in 2012. Libby Oberdorf, pastor of the Williamsburg United Methodist Church submitted a successful 2013 grant application for a Williamsburg Community Garden in cooperation with the city and elementary school. She expressed the hope that establishing a community garden will bring young families who are new to the community together with older (and longtime) residents, including many who no longer have a connection with the schools. Oberdorf, who offered the backyard of the parsonage as a location for a community garden to grow produce for garden members and the church’s food pantry, reported that the new garden also is adjacent to the community library. “We’re already growing,” she said. At the time we applied for the grant, the local library had one book on gardening … well, actually, on landscaping.” “As we’ve worked through the grant process, excitement in the community continues to grow. The library has purchased more gardening books and others in the community have donated books; the latest count in the gardening section is around 25,” Oberdorf said. Successful grant applicants represent a cross-section of the population and include educational and community groups and collaborative community partners who share a desire to improve community health and build community, said Neier. #####

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Trader’s Dispatch, May 2013 — Page C29

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

John Deere 566 round baler, 8300 bales, gathering wheels, twine only, Gandy box. Always shedded..... $13,500 obo (8) 800/70R38 Goodyear R1W tires, less than 400 hours.. .................................................................... $28,000 obo Phone 406-350-2240 – Buffalo, MT

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New Holland 914 14-ft. swather.....................................................$8000 Bale King High-Line 880 bale processor......................................$5000 Gehl twin hay rake.........................................................................$3,500 P-K Manufacturing 40-ft. pickup sprayer.......................................$1000 Graham Hoeme 35-ft. chisel plow...................................................$750 New Holland 906 HD post hole digger............................................$500 John Deere 12 volt chemical pump.................................................$300 36-ft. -- 1” round rod weeder with all mounts and bearings..............$250 Speed Spread fertilizer spreader.....................................................$250 Massey 24-ft. bat reel.......................................................................$100

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BeefTalk: Good marketing captures available dollars

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service bulls, plus animals transferred in and any Cattle producers need to set focused, overall changes in cattle inventory, accordsystematic goals to capture more net dollars. ing to Jerry Tuhy, farm business manageWhen the discussion rests on the income ment instructor at the Dickinson Research side, marketing is the focus. Improved Extension Center. Therefore, gross margins marketing to capture the monies available in the market is the key. reflect the amount of money cattle producers Regardless of current net returns, the have to work with, so our goal needs to be goal of increasing net returns in the cattle attached to gross margin values. operation is always commendable. For More specifically, the goal is to increase those who are struggling with negative our gross margin by $100. We know what net returns, the increase should move the sales influence gross margins, but evaluatcow-calf operation ing gross margins is in a positive direcnot easy or simple. tion and provide Depending on how enough additional a producer is mardollars to remain keting calves and if in business. the producer is exFor those who panding or contractare in a very posiing, cow numbers tive position, the have strong impacts challenge will reon the amount of emphasize the need gross margin availto always remain able. astute and aware Keep in mind of the changing that gross margin dynamics of the is the number that beef business. The pays the bills and is challenge or goal a composite of all is doable, but to sales. The average meet the challenge is not going to be easy. gross margin for cow-calf producers with The place to start is with pen and paper in more than 50 cows involved in the North hand to do some creative figuring, but let’s Dakota Farm Management program from get out of the old mind-set to figure out how. 2006 to 2011 was $549. Initially, let’s divide $200 in half and apThe goal is to increase the $549 to $649. ply $100 to the income side of the cow-calf Can it be done? If one reviews the years operation and $100 to the expense side of 2006 to 2011 and looks at the value of the the equation. For this discussion, we are calves that were sold, some interesting going to work on the income side. numbers come up. To make progress-increasing income in a Based on net returns per cow, those probeef operation, one first must evaluate gross ducers who were in the upper 40 percent margin. To do so, we need to return to the sold an average of 604 pounds of calf from North Dakota Farm Management Program 2006 to 2011 at an average price of $115 numbers that are available on the FINBIN ($116 in 2006, $115 in 2007, $105 in 2008, site (www.finbin.umn.edu/) from the Center $96 in 2009, $117 in 2010 and $142 in 2011) for Farm Financial Management at the Uniper hundredweight of calf. versity of Minnesota. These numbers docuIn contrast, those producers who were ment gross margin in a cow-calf enterprise. in the lower 40 percent based on net return Gross margin accounts for the purchase per cow sold 574 pounds of calf during that and sale of all calves, market cows and same period at an average price of $111 ($112 in 2006, $109 in 2007, $94 in 2008, $92 in 2009, $119 in 2010 and $141 in 2011) per hundredweight of calf. The difference was $58. Producers who had a higher net return sold heavier calves for more money per pound than those producers who had lower net returns. In stark contrast to popular thought, lighter-weight calves did not bring more dollars per hundredweight of calf, and the additional weight on each calf at a higher value actually accentuated the positive impacts of good heavier-calf marketing. The value of marketing is huge and will be the key in using any single factor in determining potential increases in gross margins. The market will reward value, so value is worth seeking. May you find all your ear tags. For more information, contact Ringwall at 1041 State Ave., Dickinson, ND 58601, or go to http://www.ag.ndsu. edu/news/columns/beeftalk/.


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2004 Skytrak 6036, cab & heat, 6000 lbs to 36-ft., new tires, low hours. Very nice unit................................................$37,000

1989 Kenworth C500 dump truck and 1995 Clement 3 axle 18-ft. aluminum pup with drop axle, Cummins 444, 15 speed, drop axle, 46,000 lb rears, 16,000 lb front, 681,000 kilometers. For package............................................................$38,850

2002 Volvo L90D wheel loader, cab, heat, air conditioning, hydraulic quick couple, bucket, forks, radial tires, 8000 hours. Very nice machine!..................................................$67,640

1998 John Deere 310SE backhoe loader, 4WD, cab, heat, extend-a-hoe, good tires, 7900 well maintained hours. Clean and work ready........................................................$29,875

2005 Terex TH1056C telehandler, cab, heat, stabilizers, 10,000 lb capacity, 56-ft. reach, good tires, 3300 hours......$48,800 2011 Deere 333D tracked skidsteer, cab heat and air, new tracks, 1500 hours. Excellent condition and very clean!.....$48,500

2005 Genie S-40 manlift, 4WD, diesel, 2100 hours. Excellent condition, very nice machine...................................$26,850

2007 Eager Beaver 20XPT 40,000 lb tandem axle beaver tail trailer. Like new!!! Very nice and ready to roll!.........$15,555

2006 Bobcat S185 skidsteer loader, hand controls or hand and foot option, 1300 hours. Good machine..................$19,500

2004 Case 70XT skidsteer, cab and heat, new tires, 2200 hours. Very clean and very tight.........................................$20,875

2005 Bobcat S185 skidsteer loader, hand controls or hand and foot option, 1900 hours. Good machine..................$18,500

1987 Case 585E straight mast forklift. Good clean unit, runs and operates great, ready to go to work........................$13,840

2001 Ingersoll Rand DD14 double drum roller, low hours, municiple owner. Good clean machine............................$11,450 2005 Bobcat T190 skidsteer. Good tracks, tight, 2000 hours, work ready...............................................................$21,450 2007 Bobcat S130 skidsteer loader, very clean and very tight, 1000 hours. Great smaller machine that will do a ton of work.. ................................................................................$18,500 2007 Cat 226B skidsteer loader, cab, bucket, 1600 hours. Nice machine!..................................................................$21,600

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Pond owners: Watch for fire ant rafts during heavy rainfall

By Jim Langcuster, communications and marketing specialist with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System their stings, may cause fish kills. Amid all this heavy spring rainfall, fishBased on his own experience and discusspond owners not only should be mindful of ing the matter with other fisheries experts, flooding but also of the great balls of fire that Wright suspects some connection. often accompany flooded ponds. “While there hasn’t been a lot of research While these fireballs are no harbinger of into this issue, we’re reasonably sure it’s doom, they can bring painful stings and, from consuming large numbers of these based on some evidence, possibly fish kills. ants, because there doesn’t appear anything At closer inspection, these balls are actuelse wrong with them.” ally large masses of imported fire ants. Wright has noticed similar fish kills in Nature has equipped these fire ants with April and May, when many fire ant reproan unusual skill. During periods of severe ductives emerge from mounds and begin flooding, these ants, fleeing washed out swarming. Many of these end up on pond colonies, form themselves into huge balls — surfaces where they are consumed by fish. rafts, as insect experts describe them — in “When I get a call from a pond owner in an attempt an escape to drier ground. April or May expressing concern about fish These rafts are held together by a collecmortalities, I’m reasonably sure it’s from tive effort, with all the worker ants joining fire-ant exposure after I’ve eliminated some hands, or tarsi, as insect hands are called, acof the other possible causes,” he says. cording to an online eXtension publication Pond managers aren’t the only ones af(http://www.extension.org/pages/62880/ fected by these ant rafts. what-happens-to-fire-ants-during-a-flood) First responders into flooded areas have by Dr. Linda-Hooper Bui, a fire-ant expert occasionally been treated for multiple fireand associate professor of entomology at ant stings. Louisiana State University. “It’s ironic in a way because as relief The highly adaptive workers constantly workers are wading around in this water, move around these rafts, assuring that inthey’re thinking about a host of other things, dividual ants are not submerged in water such as water contamination,” Wright says. for long. “They seldom think about brushing up The ants carry the eggs and tiniest larvae against these balls of ants searching for a in their mouths. Older larvae and pupae are safe haven.” kept at the bottom of the raft, helping the “Once these ants realize they’re on an structure stay afloat. animal rather than dry land, they start stingWinged males aren’t so lucky: They are ing, and for people who are sensitive to their the first to be jettisoned. stings, this can be a real problem.” For his part, Dr. Russell Wright, an Special care should be taken in treatAlabama Cooperative Extension System ing fire ants around ponds, says Dr. Kathy fisheries specialist and Auburn University Flanders, an Alabama Cooperative Extenassociate professor in the Department of sion System entomologist and Auburn Fisheries and Allied Aquaculture, expresses University professor of entomology and amazement at the adaptive traits these ants plant pathology. have demonstrated around fishponds. The best alternatives are fire-ant bait “They seem to be very well adapted to products, which contain small amounts of fluctuating water levels in soils,” Wright active ingredients. These can be applied says. “We even noticed that the ants will near shorelines but not directly to the water. use the dense vegetation to move right Every effort should be made to avoid conacross the surface of some ponds to forage taminating the water with pesticides. for insects.” The most optimal time to apply baits is In cases of pond flooding, Wright says while the ants are foraging, Flanders says. the ant rafts will float out into the pond in However, these should not be applied if rain search of dry land, with the ants crawling is in the immediate forecast. The best time onto protruding sticks and other surface to apply fire-ant baits is between April and material in search of safe havens. Some of October. them eventually make it back to shore. While the whole spectacle is fascinating to watch, these ant rafts can cause major headaches for pond owners and often do, Wright says. By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU “From a pond-management perspective, Extension Service this can be bad news, because these large Q: We have two cedars (Thuya occidencollections of ants provide optimal feeding talis) in our backyard that are about 5 feet opportunities for fish, particularly bluetall. We are building an extension to the gills,” he says. house so they’ll be in the way. Can they be Wright and other fisheries experts have moved? If so, when is the best time to do the long suspected that consuming too many of transplanting? Thanks. (Ottawa, Canada) these ants can be lethal. A: The best time would be this fall, but I In fact, Wright says he can just about assume you are not going to wait that long expect a call from one or more concerned to get work done on your house. Give the pond owners during extended periods of cedars a good soaking a full day before you heavy rainfall. move them. As the sun is setting the next The most susceptible fish appear to be day, dig the trees up and take as much of the bluegill, the South’s primary forage and a manageable rootball as you and another sports fish species. person can handle. Once transplanted, give “I’ve cut up dead bluegills and found live them a good soaking of water. Watch them ants still in their stomachs,” Wright says. for the remainder of the growing season to There is still some debate among entomake sure the roots don’t dry out. However, mologists over whether fish kills actually don’t overwater to the point of keeping the are caused from eating too many of the ants. As the ants provide fish with a potentially trees in puddles. abundant food supply, entomologists have For answers to general horticultural quesspeculated that consuming large quantities tions, go to http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ndsuag/ of these ants, coupled with the venom from lawns-gardens-trees.

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5-ton gear puller................... $58.87 Oil pistol can, 6 oz...... ........................ $3.55 1-ton chain hoist.................. $89.90

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##### Fossilized remains of life 50 million years ago have been arranged in unusual forms, which is Lemmon’s, South Dakota, mark of distinction at the world’s largest petrified wood park. ##### In 1803, U.S. President Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from France, a real-estate deal that at the time doubled the size of the United States.

CAR AND TRACTOR FOR SALE 1939 Ford deluxe 2-door sedan. (partial) Ford Major tractor with loader. (complete) Phone (406) 466-2848

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Recommendations so biofuel plants don’t become weeds

By University of Illinois In the United States, only species listed on state or federal noxious weed lists are regulated, and those lists are often biased toward species that affect agricultural crops. Conversely, invasive plant council lists include species that affect natural landscapes but have no regulatory clout. After comparing the lists and how they are created, researchers at the University of Illinois’s (U of I) Energy Biosciences Institute have developed some suggestions on how to improve the regulation of all invasive plant species, including new biofuels plants. “We’re hoping to reform the way that the lists are developed,” said U of I invasive plant ecologist Lauren Quinn. “State Departments of Agriculture usually put those lists together. We’d like to see greater representation from other stakeholders, such as Departments of Natural Resources or Transportation, which deal with invasive species in rightsof-way. We’d also like a council of invasive species experts to advise the groups that are creating the lists so that the process is science based,” she said. Quinn said that a more transparent listing process would be based on a scientific process developed by the USDA known as the weed risk assessment. “The process is a way of looking at the potential invasiveness of a new species,” she said. “That potential is largely based on whether they’re invasive elsewhere. It was originally developed in Australia where they have a very rigorous quarantine system. The process has recently been modified and updated by the USDA, and we are recommending that regulatory lists be reformed using the new system,” Quinn said. Using the system, the invasive species council in each state would assess the plants that are currently on the list and any plants that are petitioned to be on the list and rank them according to their potential invasiveness. “High-risk species would be regulated on a new noxious list, but lowrisk species would not be regulated,” Quinn said. “Species for which insufficient data is available for the assessment would be placed on a ‘caution’ list that would demand further investigation prior to release.” Quinn and her team recommend that field trials be done on “caution” list species before they’re released into the environment. The team also proposes a negligence-liability scheme in case the plant turns out to be invasive. “Right now, even if you know that a plant is highly invasive, you can plant it or sell it and there are no consequences at all, unless it’s on the noxious weed list,” said U of I professor of agricultural law A. Bryan Endres. “Most of the regulation is directed exclusively at what might impact agriculture, but horticulturalists are developing new plants for home landscaping that might well be highly invasive. For economic reasons, the horticultural industry has a strong incentive to keep these new plants off of the noxious weed list when some varieties really they should be regulated,” he said. Quinn first noticed the discrepancies in the regulated noxious weed lists and the nonregulated invasive plant lists while working in California. “Some of the really important invasive plants that impact natural areas in California were not on the noxious list. That seemed strange to me. Why would you put together this list but not include the species that really mattered? For some really problematic plants like yellow star thistle, landowners are not required to do anything. It made no sense to me,” Quinn said. Enforcement by states In comparing the lists from all 50 states, the researchers found that Montana has a noxious weeds law that is well enforced. “If a noxious weed is found on private property, it’s the responsibility of the landowner to eradicate it,” Quinn said. As for the other states, Connecticut and Massachusetts came out on top. “They’re listening to their invasive species council,” Quinn said. “Other states have an invasive species council in place, but they’re not very active or they’re not being consulted.” Illinois and the other states in the Midwest are not doing a good job in terms of identifying invasive plants and consolidating them on one list, she said. Quinn said that they hope to bring awareness to the discrepancies between the two lists, and ideally to reform those lists so that plant species that are invasive in natural areas are included. “There isn’t a lot of protection for natural areas against invasive species despite the fact that there is an executive order requiring federal agencies to prevent continued on page C35


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and control invasive species. Unfortunately, there’s not a lot of enforcement,” Quinn said. Quinn’s job at the University of Illinois’s Energy Biosciences Institute has been to investigate the potential for invasiveness in new non-native crops that are being developed for biofuels. “I’ve been looking at how they are likely to disperse in the environment and whether they are able to establish in areas outside of cultivation,” she said. Will the team’s recommendations threaten the development of new biofuels crops? Endres said no, that the recommendations offer protection for the industry rather than punishment. “The biggest threat to the biofuels industry is unsubstantiated accusations whether they relate to greenhouse gas savings or individuals claiming that new biomass varieties will all be invasive species,” Endres said. “And to the extent that the industry has a solid regulation that governs it, it creates certainty within the industry, which then allows them to invest the billions of dollars it’s going to take to do this. “But when you have regulatory uncertainty, with 50 states each doing their own thing, those are barriers to the expansion of the industry,” Endres said. “The big developers, who are responsible players in the industry, would be in favor of this regulation as long as it’s science based and legitimate. They don’t want individuals to be able to go to their local weed commissioner and complain ‘my neighbor is going to plant Miscanthus and I heard on the Internet somewhere that it’s invasive,’ and it gets added to the state’s noxious weed list. That’s not a good way to do business and to develop a new industrial model.” Endres said that developers also do not want to spend a lot of money to commercialize a biofuels plant that’s going to cause trouble later on—they want to do that analysis beforehand and decide which plants to invest more money into. Quinn said, “We want to encourage developers to commercialize only those species that will carry a low risk of invasion. During their research and development phase, they would petition the invasive species council to do the weed risk assessment on the plant that they’re proposing. If it’s not high risk, then they can do field trials to rule out invasiveness. This due diligence not only protects the environment but also protects developers from potential losses due to findings of negligence down the road. Our plan gives them an opportunity to develop something safe early in the process,” she said. Quinn said that biofuels crops such as Miscanthus would be subject to the list. The current cultivars that are being sold for production are sterile, but new hybrids that are being developed are fertile, so Quinn said there could be the potential for confusion. “We want to shift developers’ incentives to make sure that they’re doing an assessment of the invasiveness before they go too far down the development stage and we have another kudzu on our hands,” Endres said. Quinn, who is a postdoctoral research associate at the Energy Biosciences Institute at the University of Illinois, conducted the research along with James McCubbins and A. Bryan Endres, both U of I attorneys who specialize in agricultural law, and Jacob Barney, a weed scientist at Virginia Tech. “Navigating the ‘Noxious’ and ‘Invasive’ Regulatory Landscape: Suggestions for Improved Regulation” was published in the February issue of Biosciences. The research was funded by the Energy Biosciences Institute.

Crowded lilacs

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: We have a local resident that has some lilacs that seem to be dying. The upper branches are dying on a few of the bushes. The bushes appear to be very old. They also are in a very crowded space. There is a fence on one side, evergreen trees on two sides and more trees on the fourth side. Any ideas? You input is always appreciated. A: This is a good example of a survival of the species fight. At this point, the lilacs don’t stand a chance. They have been weakened by herbicide drift and are surrounded by superior and more vigorous species that are intercepting the resources for survival such as light, water and nutrients. My suggestion is to put the lilacs out of their misery and allow the other species to occupy the space. For answers to general horticultural questions, go to http:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/horticulture.

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Livestock insurance options in Wyoming: A summary for 2012

By James Sedman, consultant to the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics in the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and John Hewlett, farm and ranch management specialist in the department Relatively few insurance options were 30 policies. The loss ratio of 2.71 shows a available to livestock producers until resteep decline in lamb prices that resulted in cent years. There are now several effective $1,022,265 in indemnities paid. programs tailored for livestock producers The drought of 2012 is evidenced by the covering production and livestock price risk. VI-PRF policy numbers shown below. A total Producers of beef and dairy cattle, sheep, of 769,568 acres covered had indemnities and swine can use Livestock Risk Protection paid of $1,082,300 and a loss ratio of 1.27. insurance (LRP) to manage price risk. Fed The total dollar liability of $4,896,190 is subcattle producers (both beef and dairy) may stantially less than in 2011 ($7,329,422) sugaccess Livestock Gross Margin insurance gesting that producers chose the wrong year (LGM), which protects against losses from to decrease the amount of total coverage. The a combination of feeder cattle, fed cattle, and drought is also evident in the forage policies, feed prices. Both LRP and LGM use a comboth MPCI and catastrophic coverage (CAT), bination of Chicago Mercantile Exchange with loss ratios of 2.1 and 1.86 respectively. (CME) futures prices to determine coverage There is great potential available for and whether or not an indemnity is paid (aclivestock producers to make use of these tual prices received for livestock do not affect relatively underused programs. With extercoverage or potential indemnities). nal risk factors such as drought, rising input Pasture Range and Forage-Vegetative Inprices, and rising feed costs, producers would dex (VI-PRF) uses an index compiled from be better equipped to face the challenges ussatellite imagery of vegetative greenness over ing programs such as LRP or VI-PRF. These a selected grid area to insure against producpolicies can be cost-effective for many, if not tion losses for either hay land or pasture. most, operations. Livestock producers also have the option Remember, the most expensive risk manto insure forages through conventional multiagement is sometimes the strategy you chose peril (MPCI) policies, based on a producer’s not to undertake. actual production history (APH) average For more information yield. Catastrophic coverage (CAT) is availWyoming livestock producers can cover able for these policies as well. many of their risks through federal crop inTotal average revenue can be insured surance programs. Insurance is available to through Adjusted Gross Revenue-Lite cover production risk for livestock and feed (AGR-Lite), which insures against losses in prices, hay and forage production, pasture, producer’s gross income. and gross revenue. Contact a crop insurance 2012 Livestock Policy Utilization in agent to help determine which type of policy Wyoming best fits individual risk management needs. Analysis of Wyoming crop insurance data For more information on Livestock Risk for 2012 (see Table 1) reveals that several Protection, Livestock Gross Margin, Vegetaof the available livestock price insurance tive Index-Pasture Range and Forage, forage policies are underutilized or not used at all. insurance, Adjusted Gross Revenue-Lite, Only two LRP feeder cattle policies coverother crop insurance, producer-based analying 188 head were purchased, and zero LRP ses, and other risk management topics on the fed cattle or LGM policies were purchased Web, visit the Western Risk Management in 2012. LRP lamb policies were by far the library online at agecon.uwyo.edu/riskmgt. most popular with 65,430 head covered by

Large Boxwell Farm Auction

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Green patches on potatoes By Ron Smith, Horticulturist NDSU Extension Service

Q: Is it safe to eat potatoes that have green patches on them? I always thought this was from exposure to the sun, but many of my Yukon gold potatoes had this problem even though they were several inches under the soil. A: The green coloration is from the chlorophyll that manifests itself in the skin from exposure to light. As annoying as this is, if it is just a patch or two, you can cut that out and still consume the potato. I’d also sug-

gest storing them in a light-proof location, such as a pantry or paper bag, to get them back to the nongreen manifestation. Don’t put the potatoes in the vegetable crisper in the refrigerator because that tends to sweeten them to the extent that their taste is altered. Some folks don’t mind that characteristic, but I’ve found that potatoes will fare better if kept in a cool room and in the dark. For answers to horticultural questions, go to http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/horticulture.


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2002 New Holland TV140 bidirectional, loader, grapple. 50 hours on new engine warranty. Nice unit.........................................$74,500 2012 New Holland T5070 MFD, cab, air, MSL loader, 166 hours, warranty. Like new!........ . .....................................................$62,700 2005 New Holland TC45 FWA, 16LA loader, 800 hours. Very nice.......................$18,900 2006 New Holland TC30 FWA, hydro, 7308 loader, 200 hours. Like new...........$15,800 1993 Ford 8240 MFD, cab, 3-pt., PTO, Farmhand loader, grapple, 9500 hours..$27,800 1996 Ford 6640S FWA, open station, power shuttle, loader, grapple, 3300 hours............ . .....................................................$25,500 Ford 8N, 6-ft. rear blade. Good running tractor.. . ........................................................$2900 1995 Agco 9655 MFD, cab, air, powershift, 984SL loader, duals.......................$46,500 2005 John Deere 5205 MFD, ROPS, 3-pt., PTO................................................$17,300 2005 Massey Ferguson 1552 MFD, cab, loader, 600 hours. Excellent.......................$27,700 Massey Ferguson 1500 4WD tractor.....$3500 Massey Ferguson 184-4 MFD, cab, 62 hp........ . ........................................................$8500 Allis Chalmers 190 2WD, open station, 3-pt., PTO, (2) rear remotes.......................$8500

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2012 New Holland L230 skidsteer, cab, air conditioning, heat, mechanical controls, 650 hours..............................................$46,500 ASV RC100-CTL skidsteer, cab, air, heat, bucket.............................................$25,500 Bobcat 743 skidsteer, 36 hp, with bucket.......... . ........................................................$8900 New Holland Harley MX8 landscaping power box rake............................................$6800 Mustang MBH9H 9-ft. backhoe for skidsteer, 24” bucket..........................................$7600 2011 Buhler SB5200 skidsteer snowblower. Excellent...........................................$4800

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Koyker 150 loader and mounts, bucket..$3500 International 2000 farm loader with bucket, no mounts..............................................$2200 Farm King 100” 3-pt. rigid drag harrow. Like new!....................................................$975 New Holland EZ84 84” rear blade. Like new..... . ..........................................................$825 Land Pride RB1572 6-ft. 3-pt. rear blade.......... . ..........................................................$750 Farm King 6-ft. rear blade.........................$450 1981 International truck, Detroit 653, FS1 525 horizontal TMR. Ready to go..........$33,300 Great Plains 706NT no-till drill, 7-ft. working width...............................................$32,400 Kirschmann 12-ft. hoe drill.....................$2500 Erskine 960FM 96” front mount snowblower, drive lines..........................................$5800 New Holland 6-ft. front mount snowblower. Like new!!.................................................$3800 Snowmachines 5-ft. 3-pt. snowblower with chute.................................................$1750 Polaris PVT 6x6, dump bed. Excellent....$5600 Farm King Y810E 8x12 unloading auger, electric motor...........................................$2000 16-ft. tandem bumper pull trailer..............$1500 Tebben TC94-500 5-ft. rotary cutter..........$700 Land Pride RT1558 58” 3-pt. rototiller....$1990 Beltec heavy duty post hole auger..........$2800 Danuser 3-pt. post hole auger with 12” auger... . ........................................................$1250 Land Pride PD15 PTO post hole auger with 12” bit......................................................$1240 Shaver post pounders. In Stock........ Save $$$

2004 New Holland BR780, net/twine, Xtra Sweep, Bale Command.................$19,300 2004 New Holland BR780, twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup...$17,500 2003 New Holland BR780, Super Sweep, net/ twine, Bale Command....................$19,500 New Holland BR780, twine.................$14,800 2002 New Holland 688, twine, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup.............................$14,800 2001 New Holland 688, net/twine, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup...................$18,200 2000 New Holland 688, twine, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup.............................$14,100 1997 New Holland 664, net/twine, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup..................$12,100 1995 New Holland 660, net/twine, Bale Command..............................................$12,100 1994 New Holland 660, twine, auto tie...$9500 1992 New Holland 660, net/twine, Bale Command, 1000 PTO...............................$7500 New Holland 853, twine. Excellent, must see!.. . ........................................................$4800 2008 John Deere 568 net/twine, 8000 bales. Excellent........................................$31,500 1991 John Deere 435, wrap/twine. Low bales!!...............................................$9900 2001 Vermeer 605XL, twine.................$14,100

USED SQUARE BALER

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USED SELF-PROPELLED SWATHERS & HEADERS

2012 New Holland H8080, DB416 header. Demo unit........... Call for Special Pricing! New Holland 1495, gas, hydrostatic, 12-ft. header...............................................$8500 2006 John Deere 4995, 13-ft. disc header, flail conditioner, 860 hours....................$77,300

NEW N ew BigBa Holland ler IN STO 330 CK 1997 Case IH 8850, disc header, cab..$32,500 New Holland 2331 13-ft. disc header, 2330BF push frame. Excellent.....................$18,500 MacDon 940 15-ft. multi-crop header......$7700

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New Holland FP230 pull-type chopper, 27P hay head...............................................$10,500 Haybuster 256 Plus II hay processor.....$6200 New Holland 1069 self-propelled 3-wide bale wagon, air. Excellent......................$35,000 New Holland 1012 pull-type stack wagon$3700 New Holland 1000 pull-type stack wagon$2500 Holsher Model 180 bale pack, handles 18 14x18 bales.......................................$4500 New Holland 258 9’6” rake, left side hydraulic drive, rubber tines. Like new..............$6200 John Deere 54 side delivery rake, 9-ft. working width..................................................$4400 Quick attach bale sweep. Like new..........$3100 Sitrex 3-point belt rake............................$1840

2009 New Holland BR7090, net/twine, Xtra Sweep, Bale Command, 1000 PTO, 4800 bales..............................................$31,100 2008 New Holland BR7090, net/twine, Xtra Sweep, Bale Command, lace belts, 1000 PTO, 3500 bales............................$31,800 2006 New Holland BR780A, net/twine, Xtra Sweep, endless belts, low bales....$26,300 2006 New Holland BR780A, net/twine, Xtra Sweep, laced belts, low bales........$25,300 2006 New Holland BR780A, twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command, 2358 bales........... . .....................................................$24,800 2005 New Holland BR780A, twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command, 13,348 bales........ . .....................................................$21,500

New Holland 1431 pivot tongue, 13-ft. cut disc mower............................................$12,200 2006 New Holland 499 12-ft. pivot tongue. Excellent condition.........................$17,700 Hesston 1014 14-ft. pivot tongue, 14-ft. sickle head..................................................$6400

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April 1 low elevation snowpack drags down statewide average Entering the month of March most basins around the state of Montana were near to slightly below normal, with the St. Mary-Milk River Basin having the highest percentage of basin normal at 108 percent, and the Bitterroot River Basin with the lowest percentage at 85 percent, according to snow survey data from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Through the month, the weather patterns continued to favor the northern basins in the state while the central and southern parts of the state experienced long periods of high pressure, which led to above average temperatures and below average precipitation. Central and southern basins saw a 3 to 9 percent decrease in basin percentage of normal while the basins in northern Montana saw a 4 to 7 percent gain in basin percentage of normal. As of April 1, the St. Mary-Milk River Basin continues to have the highest percentage of normal at 106 percent, and the Bitterroot River Basin continues to be the lowest at 84 percent. “Overall, the variability in the weather patterns across the state balanced

out during the month of March changing the statewide percentage of normal only 1 percent below where it was just a month ago on March 1,” said Brian Domonkos, NRCS water supply specialist. “That slight change brought the state to 92 percent of normal.” Snowpack typically reaches its maximum during the month of April so weather in April has a big impact on the timing and volume of stream flows through the spring and into the summer. According to NRCS, warm weather experienced during the end of the month of March has begun to melt low-elevation snowpacks in most parts of the state. “The mid and upper elevations are still holding on, but are slowly beginning to trend in this direction,” Domonkos said. “Continued warm weather will most likely continue to change the snowpack at these elevations to isothermal, starting the larger scale runoff process.” The mid and upper elevations of the basins yield the bulk of the water supply across the state, so continued monitoring of the snowpack will be required to determine the timing and volume of this year’s runoff.

For detailed snowpack information go to: http://www.wcc.nrcs.usda.gov/ftpref/ data/snow/basin_reports/montana/wy2013/ basnmt4.txt Given the current snowpack in place and near normal future precipitation and temperatures, streamflows are predicted to be below average in most basins this sea-

son. The table below provides normalized streamflow forecasts for each basin. The averaged river basin streamflow forecasts for April 1 through July 31 follows. These forecasts assume near normal moisture and runoff conditions April through July.

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By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR plant identification and many other topics The third annual North American Invarelated to invasive plants have been invited sive Plant Ecology and Management Short from all across the United States. Course (NAIPSC) will be June 25-27 at The presentations, hands-on workshops, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln West site visits and instructor-led discussion sesCentral Research and Extension Center in sions will allow for participants to interact North Platte. with instructors on issues or challenges The NAIPSC is three days of intense they might be addressing related to invasive instruction and learning for those interested plants. in the basics of invasive plant ecology and For the 2013 NAIPSC, a special session management. CEU and graduate student has been planned on the topic of biocontrol credits are available. for invasive plant species and will include The format of the NAIPSC includes a hands-on activities and presentations by wide variety of venues and settings to enexperts that routinely work with biocontrol gage participants in learning and applying agents. the course material. For more information, please visit the More than dozen instructors with experwebsite at http://ipscourse.unl.edu. tise in restoration, GPS/GIS applications,


Beneficial compounds in whole-grain rice varieties

By Rosalie Marion Bliss, Agricultural Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists and cooperators have provided knowledge about the chemical composition and potential bioavailability of nutritious compounds in a representative group of five colorful rice varieties. The findings could help breeders select for these traits from among 18,000 rice samples, called accessions, at the National Small Grains Collection in Aberdeen, Idaho. Though often thought of as white or brown, rice is categorized into seven color classes, based on bran color, and darker varieties are thought to have higher amounts of some phytochemical compounds than lighter varieties. The studies were headed by research chemist Ming-Hsuan Chen at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center in Stuttgart, Arkansas. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency, and this research supports the USDA priority of promoting international food security. Rice bran, an outer layer of whole grain rice, is a rich source of the phytochemical known as gamma-oryzanol, and of two forms of vitamin E—tocopherols and tocotrienols. These nutritional compounds have been linked to preventing oxidative damage in foods and to having a wide spectrum of biological activities that could be beneficial to human health. The team used analytical methods to determine the profiles of tocopherols, tocotrienols and gamma-oryzanol in white, light brown, brown, red, and purple bran. They found a wide variation in the concentrations of the two forms of vitamin E and of gamma-oryzanol. The team also analyzed other phytochemicals—specifically phenolics and flavonoids—in the same five color classes of bran. The study showed that the red and purple rice brans had higher phenolic and flavonoid concentrations than the lighter-colored rice brans measured. The researchers also identified one purple rice bran variety that was both high in phenolic compounds as well as vitamin E and oryzanols. The study findings were published in the Journal of Food Science and in Food Chemistry.

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Solanaceae family – a farmer and rancher’s friend and foe

By Sandra Frost, a University of Wyoming Extension educator based in Park County Some plants in Solanaceae contain toxic chemicals harmful or deadly to humans. For example, chili peppers may have capsaicin, which Cutleaf nightshade Hairy nightshade causes a reaction in (Photos: Phil Westra, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org) those with low tolerance. Other toxic Solanaceae – a plant family that includes chemicals include alkaloids, nicotine, atmany vegetable crops, tubers, fruits, ornaropine, hyoscyamine, scopolamine, and mentals, edible leaves, and medicinal plants solanine. – is important globally. Wyoming Problem Weeds Agricultural producers and consumers Solanaceae can be a problem in crop proworldwide have intense relationships with duction. Wyoming agricultural producers the Solanaceae plant family – as friend or want to eliminate nightshade from seed crop foe. Solanaceae plants can be found in Eufields for several reasons. Succulent, wet rope, in North and South America, and in nightshade berries crushed during harvest Africa. Weedy or deadly poisonous plants hold moisture in the crop seed and cause such as datura, mandrake, angel’s trumpet, fungal growth and rot. Each nightshade henbane, and deadly nightshade are also in berry contains many seeds that will infest Solanaceae. the field next year. Wyoming weed problems Many Evolved in Andes, Amazon are, typically, hairy nightshade and cutleaf Solanaceae, which includes 42 genera nightshade. and 3,000 species worldwide, is a major Hairy nightshade is an annual that grows group of magnoliophyta (flowering plants). 12 to 24 inches tall with spreading, hairy Many species evolved in the Andean and foliage. Its flowers resemble the potato Amazonian regions of South America. The with five white petals. The fruit occurs in family and its 42 genera are so important clusters. Hairy nightshade contains toxic that the National Science Foundation and alkaloids, especially in the berries. the University of Utah are focusing on the Cutleaf nightshade is also an annual that genus Solanum (103 species) as part of the grows 4 to 24 inches tall. It is branched from Planetary Biodiversity Inventory mission. the base. Leaves are deeply lobed. Again, Scientists in the International SOL Project flowers resemble potato flowers and are are comparing DNA among Solanaceae white with five petals. Berries are green. genera to determine plant diversity and Cutleaf nightshade has toxic alkaloids. adaptation. ##### Four genera are commonly used by The Retirement Center Prayer humans: Coffea (coffee), Capsicum (pepGrant me the senility to forget the people per), Nicotiana L. (tobacco), and Solanum here I don’t like, the good fortune to run into L. (nightshade). Solanum species include the ones that I do, and the eyesight to notice tomato, potato, eggplant, and nightshade, the difference. among others.


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(F) 1993 Case IH 9270 #WUT640................$40,500 (F) 2009 Case IH 535 Quad #WUT669.....$295,000 (D)(F) 2009 Case IH 4420W82055 120-ft........................... sprayer. #WUY371.... CIH 8120 Combine, NEW WUH261 ................................. $29,000 (S) NH 94C Hd, ..................................................... $45,000 (D) 440 C3 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20130W .............. $36,000 42GB Hd, #15381W. ................................... $65,000 (D) 60XT #15374W................................................$95,000 . ............................................................$255,000 Case Skid 20131W#WUT630.....$365,000 ................. $22,000 (F) 2011 Case IHw/Bkt, 550 Quad (D)Honeybee 1990 Case IH 9180 ...............$40,000 (W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82076 ......................... NEW w/635F JD, WUH262 ........................................ $35,000 (S) 42GB Hd, #UT725. ................................... $71,000 (D) Skat TrakCase 1500D 20088W .............. $17,000 W82078 ......................... CIH 8120 Combine, (D) IH Puma IH L760 loader. (S) 2006 John Deere 4720 90-ft. sprayer. NEW #53161W. (B) 2011 IH Skid, 600 Quad #15327W. .....$395,000 (W)(D) (S)Honeybee 1996 Case IH 9280 ..................$39,000 (D)2010 9760Case JD w/36D Dpr Hd140, w/Fgr Case Rl, 22015W .... $231,000 MacDon 963 Hd, ......................... Call for Pricing (D) 4800 Magnatrac Skid w/Bkt, Dzr, 20111W $6,000 (W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82080 ......................... NEW (W) 1680 CIH, 23022W ......................................... $30,000 (S) #15305W..............................................$115,000 . ............................................................$155,000 (S) 2011 Case IH 600 Quad #UT680. . .......$415,000 (S) 1996 Case IH 9380 #UT728. . .................$85,000 (S) MacDon D60 Hd, .......................................... $61,000 (B)(D) CIH2009 2142 35’ DrprDeere Hd, W82057 Post Diggers (B)2010 1680Case CIH,IH23057W (F) Puma........................................... 140, Case IH L760$29,000 loader. Post Diggers John 4730................... 100-ft.NEW sprayer. (F) 2001 Case IH STX375H #WUT598........$84,500 Swathers (B) CIH 2152 35’ Dpr Hd, W82024 ..................... NEW (H)#WUT622.............................................$116,000 1680 CIH, 23058W .......................................... $38,000 (S) Hondybee 40GB Hd, ..................................... 59,000 (H) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52027W ............... $850 #53166W..............................................$181,000 (H) 2011 Case IH 435 #15353W. . ..............$243,270 Misc (S) Honeybee 3655 , ............................ Call for Pricing (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82062 ................... NEW Case IHPost 8820Dgr, #UH464..................$20,000 Grain Augers & Vacs (W) 1688 CIH, 23050W ......................................... $45,000 (W) (S) 3pt1994 F8 Danuser 52030W .............. $800 (S) 2008 Case IH23082W Puma......................................... 140, L760 loader. #UT709. John 4830................... 100-ft.NEW sprayer. 3 2008 CIH 1010 , .......................... 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(S) 2008 Brandt 100-ft. sprayer. #UM729....$21,000 (D) 2009 Swath Case Roller, IH WD1203, auger (W) 7x36 Westfield w/16HP Briggs, 51034W ....... $2,100 (D) CIH 2188 w/30’ CIH 1010 Hdr, 23099W & 23100W ........ (H) Case IH L770 loader. #56061W.............$11,500 (G) 2012 Case IH 500 #GUT182................$345,000 (D) 2010 Top Air TA2400 120-ft. sprayer. #53185W.. #30047W................................................$82,000 Lawn & Garden w/220v Elec Mtr, 51053W ....... $2,500 ........................................................................... (G) 2008 Case IH Puma 180, L770 $12,000 loader. 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w/CIH 1010 30’ Hd, WUH320 ............................. $8,000 w/CIH 1042 36’ Cpr Hd, WUH323 ................... $22,000 (F) CIH 6088, WUH312 ....................................... $215,000 (F) CIH 7010 w/36’ Grain Belt Hdr, WUH297 ..... $310,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH172 ........................................ $196,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH232 ....................................... $280,000 (D) CIH 8010, 23075W ........................................ $265,000 (D) CIH 8010, 23076W ........................................ $265,000 (W) CIH 8010, 23087W ....................................... $270,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH342 ....................................... $185,000 (F) CIH 8120, WUH298 ....................................... $330,000 (S) CIH 2388, ........................................................... $89,900 (S) CIH 7010, ......................................................... $240,000 (S) 08 CIH 7010, .................................................. $249,000 (S) 07 CIH 8010, .................................................. $249,000 (S) 06 CIH 8010, .................................................. $220,000 (S) MF 860, UC550 ..................................................... $9,500 (S) 2 Honeybee SP36 Hds, .............................. $59,500 (S) CIH 8230 PT Swthr, UC558 ......................... $8,500 (S) CIH 8120, UC564 ........................................... $299,000 (S) CIH 2188, UC565 ............................................. $69,500 (S) MacDon 973 Hd, UC566 .............................. $29,500 (S) CIH 2188, UC572 ............................................. $85,000 (S) NH 94C Hd, ..................................................... $45,000 (S) Honeybee 42GB Hd, ................................... $65,000 (S) Honeybee 42GB Hd, ................................... $71,000 (S) MacDon 963 Hd, ......................... Call for Pricing (S) MacDon D60 Hd, .......................................... $61,000 (S) Hondybee 40GB Hd, ..................................... 59,000 (S) Honeybee 3655, ............................ Call for Pricing (S) 3 CIH 1010 Hds, .......................... Call for Pricing (S) NH CR960, .................................................... $180,000

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John Deere 567 round baler, MegaWide, twine/net, upper roller shaft and bearings have been replaced, new drive sprocket and chain...............................................................$20,000 obo Massey Ferguson 100 hp tractor, 540/1000 PTO, bucket, bale spear, 307 hours.. $28,000 obo

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40-ton RGN for hire to transport machinery, tractors, etc. up to 60,000 lbs. 48-ft. stepdecks also available. Montana & surrounding states, insured & experienced. Call Roger or Larry at Roger Rader Inc., Sun River, MT 406-264-5475

SPRAYER, PLOWS & DISK FOR SALE 1988 International Loral Early Rider 60-ft. sprayer. Flexi-Coil 300B 41-ft. chisel plow. 2- 29-ft. chisel plows. Ezee-On 36-ft. finishing disk. Oliver 8-bottom plow. Phone Mike or Duane Odegard, (307) 660-8032 or 736-2245, Arvada, Wyoming

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2008 Walton 7 ton tilt bed, 6-ft. flat + 16-ft. tilt, (2) 7000 lb. torsion axles, electric brakes, 90% tires. Like new.................................$5750 24-ft. Gooseneck Trailer (3) 7000 lb. axles, electric brakes, decent tires, 8-ft.x24-ft. deck, pull-out ramps.......$3500 1989 Hyster 21 ton tiltbed 8-ft. x 25-ft. deck, 90% tires and brakes, pulls nice, ready to work................................$7500 1985 Peterbilt dump truck, Cummins BC3400, 13 speed, power steering, Western 16-ft. rock box, high lift gate, steerable lift axle, plumbed for pup..........$16,000 1986 International dump truck, Cummins L10, 8LL transmission, power steering, 16-ft. demolition box, 20,000 lb front, 46,000 lb rears, 95% tires, double frame, one owner, 243,000 miles..............$21,000

Andi Shockley works on the ground, driving Babe and Ruth in an MSU corral while the rest of the MSU Driving Team drive Brandy and Star along the perimeter of the enclosure. (MSU photo by Sepp Jannotta).

MSU Driving Team meets Babe and Ruth

By Evelyn Boswell, MSU News Service Montana State University students who rode in a wagon behind expert drivers Andi drive draft horses for a hobby know their Shockley and Donika Shrauger. Shockley animals. is an adjunct instructor and equitation George, for one, is the cat that lives at the manager in MSU’s Department of Animal Miller Pavilion where students gather for and Range Sciences. She started the MSU their weekly practice. George is supposed Driving Team in 2009 and drives horses to catch mice, but he prefers sandwiches for winter sleigh ride dinners at the Lone and occasionally slips into backpacks to Mountain Ranch in Big Sky. The ranch find them. owns Brandy and Star and loans them to Omen and Juniper are the Blue Heelers MSU during the school year. Shrauger, that wait outside the pavilion when their who assists Shockley with the MSU Drivowner is inside. ing Team, competes in horse driving events Brandy and Star are the Belgian horses throughout the United States. Her parents that members of the MSU Driving Team say own Snip and Tuck, another pair of draft make them look good when they compete. horses loaned to MSU. Students describe the pair as voluptuous, On this particular evening, Shockley beautiful and worth their weight in gold and Shrauger left the Miller Pavilion and (approximately 1,700 pounds each), but not drove Babe and Ruth down a dirt road past always perfect. the building used by graduate art students, “They’re very gassy,” said Nick Ames, past the horticulture farm where MSU stua junior who drove Brandy and Star at this dents grow vegetables, and around a muddy year’s Wild West WinterFest in Bozeman. pasture. Student passengers in the wagon But the students don’t know every animal observed Babe and Ruth, but they also made well, specifically Babe and Ruth. New to a running commentary about other animals MSU this year, Babe and Ruth are a pair of they saw in fields and paddocks along the Shire-Clydesdale crosses that students can way. They knew which horses belong to ride, jump, shoe, groom and vaccinate as fellow students, which ones went through part of MSU’s Equine Science program. But MSU’s colt training courses and which the horses aren’t ready for student drivers horse would rather die than run a few feet. yet. Still skittish about pulling wagons, They talked about horses named Herman, they’re not used to the harnesses and gear Lobo, Frodo and Maverick. They could tell that the MSU Driving Team needs them to that the cows were confused by the wagon. wear for competitions and local appear“I’m excited. I have never done this outances. side,” said Tessa Heinemann of Big Timber, That’s why, during a recent practice when a junior who joined the MSU Driving Team it was warm enough to ride outdoors, nine this semester. members of the MSU Driving Team and The fact that MSU has a driving team continued on page C46 the interim head of MSU’s Farrier School

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A Montana State University student drives Brandy and Star on a road near the Miller Pavilion. (MSU photo by Sepp Jannotta).


Licensee sought to commercialize new variety

By CAHNRS and WSU Extension Washington State University (WSU) has released a new apple cultivar, “WA 38,” an eye-catching, large, dark red apple with a remarkably firm, crisp and juicy texture that also stores well. The apple has outstanding eating quality, exceptional flavor, ample sweetness and sufficient tartness to impart real character. “Our feeling is that, when it comes to the combination of taste, texture and beauty, ‘WA 38’ has no equal in today’s marketplace,” said WSU apple breeder Kate Evans. The WSU Research Foundation (WSURF), the licensing arm of WSU and assigned owner of WA 38, desires to find, through an announcement of opportunity (AOO), an exclusive licensee to manage commercialization of the apple. This would include contracting tree propagation to nurseries and others, sublicensing to growers, managing trademark, collecting royalties, etc. WSU is not looking for the licensee to be involved in sales and marketing of the fruit produced by the WA 38 trees or assistance in naming the trademark. A trademark is under development. WSURF seeks proposals from qualified offerors: individuals, individual companies, groups of companies, cooperatives, groups of individuals and/or companies banding together under a cooperative arrangement, etc. To obtain a copy of the AOO, please download a copy at the website http://treefruit.wsu.edu/research/. Please email Tom Kelly, kellytj@wsu.edu, with questions.

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85-year-old Caterpillar 2-ton crawler. Russell Mogul pull-type road grader. Patented August 23, 1909. SN #372. Made in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Russell sold out to Cat in 1928. 72-year-old Caterpillar D2-3J crawler. Runs good. Phone (406) 799-4614, Galata, Montana

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Joanna Rodgers-Liston gives some attention to Babe, one of MSU’s new draft horses. (MSU photo by Sepp Jannotta).

MSU Driving Team meets Babe and Ruth continued from page c44

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delights old-timers who grew up farming with draft horses, Montanans who still use them, and approximately 20 students who drive horses as part of a group affiliated with the MSU Horseman’s Club, Shockley said. Over the course of this school year, the MSU Driving Team carried MSU President Waded Cruzado and College of Agriculture dignitaries from the fieldhouse to the football stadium for home football games. The team hauled Brandy and Star to the Bozeman Christmas Stroll, decorated them and had them pose for photos. The team competed in the Wild West WinterFest, where Anna Marie Downen and Brianna Jones (driving Snip and Tuck) won reserve champion in the Top Teamster-Novice category, second place in the Log Skid-Novice category and third place in the Precision Driving-Novice category. Ames and Sandy Archer, driving Brandy and Star, won third place in two categories: Cultivating-Novice and Log Skid – Novice.

Students on MSU’s Driving Team come from all over Montana and the United States. Ames, for one, grew up in Seattle. Now a junior majoring in equine science, he had experience in dressage, but he had never driven a team of horses before coming to MSU. Looking for a challenge, he signed up. “It’s been really fun,” he said. “Everyone is super chill. I love the team.” Heinemann said she was inspired to join because of a friend who used to belong to a driving team in Dillon. “She always had so much fun that I wanted to try it,” Heinemann said. “I did it, and I love it.” Amanda Riter of Broadus, a senior majoring in ag relations and animal science, plans to become a train master with BNSF Railway, but she started driving horses after her second semester at MSU. “Anyone is welcome,” Shockley said.

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With a wagon hitched to Brandy and Star, members of the MSU Driving Team — Amanda Riter, from left, Nick Ames and instructor Donika Shrauger — enjoy one of the first drives outside the arena this spring. (MSU photo by Sepp Jannotta).


‘Eat Smart. Play Hard.’ poster contest winners

By NDSU Extension Service North Dakota youth displayed their creativity and health and nutrition knowledge this spring in the seventh 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 heart health. The winners in the preteen category were: • First place – McKenna Taylor, Valley City • Second place – Lexi Ondracek, Valley City • Third place – Annie Manstrom, Wyndmere The winners of the teen category were: • First place – Megan Tichy, Tower City • Second place – Evan Sayler, Bismarck • Third place – Shailyn Sutherland, Dawson 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 entrants always have creative approaches for promoting healthful eating and fitness,” says NDSU Extension Service food and nutrition specialist Julie Garden-Robinson, who helped organize the contest. “We hope that their messages and pictures inspire 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 for more information about “Eat Smart. Play Hard.” The site has resources for families, singles, teens and children.

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1986 International 4x4, cab & chassis, DT466, 5/2 speed transfer case, front winch, PTO, hydraulic pump. Exutility truck...............$12,500

2000 Ford F550 4WD diesel 12-ft flatbed with 6 speed and boxes.........................$15,000

1999 GMC 60-ft. bucket truck, Cat diesel, 7 speed....$17,500

2000 Ford F350 bucket truck, 2WD with V-10, automatic, 31-ft. lift, generator.....$10,000

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1997 Ford F800 service truck, 8.3 Cummins, 9 speed, 5000# IMT crane................................................................................ $15,000 1992 Ford F800 12-ton line truck with diesel engine, automatic, 45-ft. crane, 18” auger, pole grabber......................................... $10,000 1994 Ford F600 service truck, diesel, 5+2 speed, 6200# IMT crane, compressor, hydraulic outriggers..................................... $12,500 1985 Ford F700 4x4 service truck, IMT 5000 lb. crane, underhood air compressor, outriggers.................................................... $15,000 1985 Ford F600 service truck, diesel, 5/2 speed, 8000 lb. Auto Crane, compressor.......................................................... $11,000 1981 International service truck, DT 466, 5/2 speed, 7500# IMT crane, air compressor....................................................... $15,000 1989 International 41-ft. bucket truck, diesel, automatic....... $10,000 1994 Ford F450 31-ft. bucket truck with 460 V-8, automatic, generator, compressor...................................................................... $8500 1989 International S1754 DT360, 5/2 speed, Altec 300 bucket..$7500 1990 Ford L8000 diesel, 6 speed, 16-ft. flatbed dump............. $8000 1988 Ford L8000 diesel, automatic, 14-ft. flatbed dump........... $8000 1981 International 4x4 dump truck, low miles....................... $12,500 16-ft. flatbed dump with hoist..................................................... $3500 1997 Ford F800 crew cab truck, diesel, 9 speed, 5000 lb. crane, welder, grease reel and pump.......................................... $15,000 1986 Ford F800 National 228 37-ft. crane 14-ft. dump bed... $10,000 1999 Ford 550 diesel, automatic, flatbed with lift gate.............. $9000 1988 Internatonal 1800 2-ton diesel 4x4 flatbed...................... $9000

2001 Ford F550 4WD diesel, 6 speed manual, 11-ft. box van..........................$15,000

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1996 Chevrolet Kodiak Cat diesel, 6 speed automatic, utility bed, outriggers............................................................................ $8500 1989 Ford F450 utility truck, 11-ft. bed, 460 hp, automatic....... $2500 2008 Ford F550 4x4, cab and chassis, diesel, automatic...... $22,500 1987 International cab and chassis, diesel, automatic, 160 CFM driveline compressor........................................................... $6000 1978 International 1600 4WD, cab and chassis, gas engine, 4 speed, 2 speed transfer case, low miles. Ex-government... $5000 1979 GMC chip truck................................................................. $6500 1981 International S1800 4x4 flatbed, 14,000 lb. knuckle boom.$12,500 1996 International 4900 DT466 engine, 10 speed................ $12,500 1995 International 4900 466, 5 speed, 18-ft. flatbed dump......$12,500 Waterous fire pumper, 175 gpm, 125 psi, 300 gallon tank, 11-ft. Reading utility box............................................................... $5000 12-ft. flatbed, 3200 lb. IMT crane, air compressor...................... $5000 125-275 CFM air compressors.....................................$4000 - $7500 1999 Haulin 31-ft. flatbed (expands to 34-ft.), telescopic hitch and air brakes. Good for round bales............................................ $10,000 1997 Trailboss 3 axle, 27 ton tilt bed trailer, 5-ft stationary and 22-ft tilt...................................................................................... $18,500 12-ton 22-ft. tilt bed trailer.......................................................... $6500 (11) 20-ton 24-ft. tilt bed trailers.................................$7500 - $11,500 1-ton utility beds, starting at...................................................... $1000 Miller 250-400 amp diesel welder................................$1500 - $2500 Brush Bandit chipper............................................................ $11,000 2 ton dump boxes, each............................................................ $1000 Buckets for skid steer loaders........................................................Call Forklift forks...................................................................................Call Cat IT28 quick-tach forks.......................................................... $2750 Auger bits, 18” and 30” with 21/2” square shank............$750 & $1000 Versatile 35-ft. bucket attachment............................................. $3000

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Nebraska Ag Leadership Council elects new officers

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR The Nebraska Agricultural Leadership Council recently elected new officers and board members during its annual meeting. Newly elected officers include Chairman of the Board, Jaclyn Wilson-Demel of Lakeside; Vice Chair, Terry Schutte of Lincoln; Secretary, Ron Pavelka of Glenvil and Treasurer, Bob Balfany of Lincoln. Newly elected board members include: Eric Brown of Lincoln, Jim Farrell of Omaha, Carol Hudkins of Malcolm, Stephanie Liska of Omaha, Brad Lubben of Eagle, William Rhea III of Arlington and Ray Ward of Kearney. Re-elected for a second three-year term was Larry Pearson of Bennington. Other board members include: Jarid Childears of North Platte, Tom Hoegemeyer of Lincoln, Greg Ibach of Sumner, Larry Pearson of Bennington, Leland Poppe of North Platte, Jodi Storer of Sutherland, Jill Brown of Lincoln who serves as the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Liaison Representative and David Wendt of Lincoln who serves as President of the Nebraska LEAD Alumni Association. The Council’s president is Terry Hejny, who also serves as the director of the Nebraska LEAD Program. The Nebraska LEAD Program includes men and women, currently active in production agriculture and agribusiness and is a two-year leadership development program under the direction of the Nebraska Agricultural Leadership Council in cooperation with the University of Nebraska’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. For more information, or to request an application for Nebraska LEAD 33, which will begin in September of 2013, contact the Nebraska LEAD Program, 318 Biochemistry Hall, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68583-0763. You may also call 402-472-6810 or email sgerdes2@unl.edu. Applications will be due June 15, 2013.

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By Brandon Greet, a UW Extension educator based in Washakie County With cold, snow, sickness, dystocia, and all the other excitement of calving season, there is plenty to worry about; however, a rancher in Wyoming can never forget about nutrition. Nutrition of herd dams should never be put to the side, especially during calving season. Cattle need plenty of feed to produce milk for their young, but sometimes hay and pasture just don’t have everything a cow needs. Phosphorus (P) is not always present in feed, but P is an important nutrient for cows – especially lactating cows. It affects bone strength, energy metabolism, feed efficiency, milk production, and breeding. P is also becoming more important to the cattle industry because, while cows need enough P for everything just listed, P is being carefully examined as a pollutant. Excess P is excreted in the feces of cattle, and more and more people are looking at this possible source of pollution. Oversupplementation leads to excess phosphorus being released into the environment, and that’s your money being passed into the environment as a pollutant. Most Important Nutrient Deficiency According to the International Plant Nutrition Institute, P deficiency is the most widespread and economically important nutrient deficiency affecting grazing livestock. Forages and soils oftentimes have inadequate amounts of P. Symptoms of P deficiency include decreased appetite, reduced rate of gain, reduced feed efficiency, decreased milk production, and unusual food cravings such as wood, hair, and soil. Cattle can usually compensate for short-term deficiencies. They have the ability to pull phosphorus from tissues and bones (80 percent of P is stored in bones) when necessary. If deficiencies become long-term, the problem becomes more severe and skeletal weakness occurs. Many Factors Affect Absorption Like everything having to do with cattle, P absorption is not simple. Absorption is affected by a number of factors, including P source, intestinal pH, age of the animal, and dietary levels of calcium, iron, aluminum, manganese, potassium, magnesium, and fat. The simplest thing producers can do is ensuring adequate P is available to their cattle. Think about what cows will need. Calcium (Ca) and P are important components of milk. Both need to be readily available for consumption. A 1,200-pound cow in the first three to four months of lactation making 10 pounds of milk/ day requires P at about 0.22 percent of dry matter/day. That would be 0.8 ounces/day on a ration of 23 pounds dry matter/ day. Keep the ratio of Ca:P between 2:1 and 1:1 for proper nutrient balance. Know Your Feed Creating this type of ration requires knowledge of your feed. This is another reason to get feed tested. Rations that include high quality feeds or concentrates are less likely to require high levels of P supplementation. A great way to supplement P levels is through trace mineral supplements. These vary largely, and you must find the supplement that fits your feeding program and your budget. You aren’t just trying to have good lactating cows, but also cows that will rebreed in several months. P not only enhances calving rates and calf growth rates, it enhances reproductive performance – proper P has been shown to increase rebreeding efficiency. P-deficient cows have shown irregular estrus periods, infertility, and anestrus. Bulls Also Require Good Phosphorus Levels Don’t forget about bulls. You rely on herd sires for next year’s calf crop. A 2,000-pound bull needs 0.21 percent P in a diet (just over 1 ounce/day of P in 31.3 pounds of dry matter/day) to maintain or slightly increase body condition. Focusing on the calves hitting the ground and making sure they are warm and eating is easy but don’t forget about what goes into the cows so those calves grow properly and that there is a good calf crop next year. ##### An elderly woman decided to prepare her will and told her preacher she had two final requests. First, she wanted to be cremated, and second, she wanted her ashes scattered over the grocery store. “The grocery store?” the preacher exclaimed. “Why the grocery store?” She replied, “I want to be sure my daughers will visit me twice a week.”


Soil moisture proves crucial to successful gardens

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR The time has come to get vegetable gardens ready for planting, and the ongoing drought could mean more work to prepare soil. Thorough and even soil moisture could make all the difference in a successful garden. University of NebraskaLincoln (UNL) Extension educator David Lott recommends testing the soil and maximizing water transport to ensure that the soil will yield healthy crops. “When we think of vegetable crops, we have critical periods that we have to have adequate moisture,” he said. “So we have to be thinking about a two to three week period before harvest and then right at harvest.” This time is critical for plant and vegetable crop development and maturity, Lott said. If the soil moisture is inadequate, produce may not develop correctly or uniformly. Expected size, uniformity and taste may not be achieved. In some cases, inadequate moisture can lead to the drop of blossoms and early developing produce. Before making any changes, gardeners can test the moisture in their soil with spades, screwdrivers, rebar or other similar items. Insert the item into the soil and mark the level at which it hits dry soil. If the ground is moisturized at a minimum of six inches deep, it should be ready for planting. Lott said that moisture at levels as deep as one foot would be even better in most soils. “People think they’ll just let the water run everywhere for a few minutes and they’re good,” Lott said. “But the big thing is infiltration level.” Lott said it is crucial to get moisture moving through garden soils, particularly following a year as dry as 2012. Sandy soils or clay do not transport water efficiently, so gardeners should incorporate some organic matter such as compost or decomposed hay or straw with a spade or potato fork. In clay soils, adding this material will break up the soil’s density and increase drainage. It will also increase the water holding capacity of sandy soils. Consistent and even watering is also key to healthy vegetables. Too much variation in soil moisture throughout the garden can result in disease like blossom end rot in tomatoes. Refer to NebGuide G1752, “Blossom End Rot in Tomatoes,” available at a local UNL Extension office or online, for more information on preventing this disease. For soil that is sufficiently saturated, mulch or row covers can cut down on weed pressure and moisture loss. Gardeners should also pay attention to the spacing of their plants. “We want to maximize growth but also have a decent plant canopy because that will reduce soil temperature and moisture loss,” Lott said. Recommended spacing for lettuce, for example, is 10 to 14 inches within a row and 16 to 24 inches between rows. For potatoes it is six to 12 inches within a row and 30 to 42 inches between rows. Lott suggests referring to “Knott’s Handbook for Vegetable Growers” by Donald Maynard and George Hochmuth for spacing recommendations.

Winter Show 4-H hippology contest winners

By NDSU Extension Service A team of youth from Ward, Grand Forks and Stutsman counties took first place in the senior division of the 4-H hippology contest at the North Dakota Winter Show in Valley City on March 8. The team members were Laura Brose, Maria Levin, Kali Miller and Kara Scheresky. Hippology is the study of horses and horse-related equipment and feed. Other placings in the senior division were: Grand Forks County, second; Barnes County, third; Ransom County, fourth; and Sheridan County/Wadena, Minnesota, fifth. Laura Brose, Grand Forks County, place first in the individual competition. The Morton County team of Ashley Goldade, Brooke Heidrich, Morgan Henke and Brenna Hoger placed first in the junior division. Other top finishing teams in the junior division were: Kidder County, second; Mountrail County 1, third; Ransom County 2, fourth; and Wells/Ward counties, fifth.

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FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE International 1466 tractor, fully weighted duals, dual PTO, heat, new air................... $10,000 John Deere 410 round baler (4x5) used last summer.................................................... $3000 New Holland 1483 self propelled baler (16x18), air, runs good..................................... $4995 Fortine twin cylinder grapple, good condition................................................................. $1000 Farmall SMTA WF11 loader........................................................................................... $2500 Possible arrangements for delivery.

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BARN & GRADER FOR SALE Silverado horse barn, 100-ft. x 40-ft. Gradall 7-ft. 3-pt. grader

For details call Allen Bedord, 406-755-4277, Kalispell, MT

USED IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

McDowell 6” mainline, 1/4 mile............................... $2.50/ft. Cornell 6H 125 hp pump and panel.......................... $3000 Cornell 5WB 60 hp pump and panel on trailer......... $3000 Berkeley 60 hp pump and panel on trailer................ $2500 Phone Dale at (406) 289-0337 or Chet at (406) 450-5003

2013 Mills Auction Dates

May 11 - 15th Annual Western Collectable Auction at Broadus, Montana May 18 - Estate of Harold Demott in Gillette, Wyoming May 25 - Jerry and Gloria Rosencranz Ranch Equipment Auction at Ranch near Broadus, Montana June 1 - OPEN June 8 - Annual Amish Auction on Tongue River Road near Ashland, Montana July 18 & 19 - Western Horse Drawn and Antique Machinery Auction near Boyes, Montana July 20 - Mills-Williams, friends and neighbors reunion at Mills Ranch, near Boyes, Montana

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Accelerate your potential in the beef industry with the beefSD program By Janna Kincheloe, SDSU Extension Research Associate II

SDSU Extension is excited to announce that a second class of the beefSD program will begin soon; beefSD is an educational program for beginning beef producers designed to give participants an opportunity to expand their knowledge of the cattle industry as a whole, evaluate various production systems, and develop goals and management plans for their beef business. The original beefSD class was a three-year program initiated in 2011, with participants from 30 operations across the state. Class I will be complete in August, and a new group of participants will begin Class II of beefSD, which will be held over the next two years. The following are several quotes from current beefSD Class I participants indicating their view of the value of the program: • “The most important thing I have gained from beefSD is learning to be open minded, listen to other people’s points of view and realize there is a whole big world out there outside of South Dakota. I really have come to believe that beefSD or a similar program should be encouraged to all producers to help them see the big picture.” • “I believe that being part of this program has opened my eyes to all kinds of possibilities, opportunities, and solutions for my future in the beef cattle industry.” • “Being able to connect with someone who has more experience in this industry, ask them questions, and learn from their experiences is invaluable. There are many ways to be profitable in this industry if you are willing to take a few risks and try something new.” Program Overview beefSD is designed to give participants a highly interactive and hands-on learning experience that will help them be successful. Workshops will provide in-depth knowledge of the beef industry in South Dakota. Tours of case-study ranches will be held to help participants understand alternative production and management practices associated with backgrounding, retained ownership, grass-fed, and seedstock production. Beyond the four case-study tours, multiple production and risk management topics will be discussed. Class II participants will be given the opportunity to enroll some of their own cattle in a post-weaning calf performance evaluation. This will be offered to provide participants with feedlot performance and carcass data on their cattle to use in making management and marketing decisions. A key component of Class II is the development of mentoring relationships with successful ranchers and industry professionals. These mentors will be resources

in forming individual management teams that will assist participants in identifying goals and opportunities for their operation and making progress on their goals. Participants will interact throughout the program with various types of web-based technology, including a social networking site, webinars, and podcasts. Study Trips Participants in beefSD will also get the opportunity to expand their view of the beef industry with two out-of-state travel study trips. The first trip is scheduled for the summer of 2014, and will take producers to Chicago. Tour stops will include an Upper Midwest cattle feeding operation, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, and an in-depth look at various marketing opportunities, including urban grocery stores, meat wholesalers, farmer’s markets, an upscale restaurant, and export markets. The second trip will be held in the summer of 2015 and will include stops in Nebraska, Colorado, and Kansas, with a focus on post-weaning production. Tour stops will include large commercial feedlots, a processing plant, an elite seedstock producer, a replacement heifer development enterprise, a visit to the Cattlemen’s Beef Board Culinary Kitchen, and meetings with various cattle industry representatives (to include CattleFax, U.S. Premium Beef, and low-stress livestock handling and facility design expert Temple Grandin). Applying for beefSD Class space will be limited to representatives from up to 20 beef enterprises (individuals, couples or two siblings are welcome to apply to represent one operation). All beef producers are encouraged to apply; however, applications from beginning ranchers with less than 10 years of experience will be given preference. Don’t miss this opportunity to further develop management skills, network with other producers, travel, and increase knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the beef industry. Application forms will be available the first week of May on the South Dakota Farm Bureau website (http://www.sdfbf.org/). Contact Information If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact: • Janna Kincheloe, beefSD Coordinator | (605) 394-2236 • Ken Olson, SDSU Extension Beef Specialist | (605) 394-2236 • Adele Harty, SDSU Extension Cow/ Calf Field Specialist | (605) 394-1722

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These three guys make short work of shearing the sheep at the shearing plant near Stanford, Montana. The fellow closest to the camera is all the way from Vermont. (Photo by Chi McCuin)


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2-New Circle D 24-ft. gooseneck stock trailer, full bull package. Each.............................................................. $10,395 2-New Circle D 20-ft. gooseneck stock, full bull package. Each........................................................................... $9395 1-New Travalong 24-ft. gooseneck stock trailer with full bull package and 2 sliding dividers............................ $10,995 2-New Travalong 20-ft. gooseneck stock trailers with full bull package. Each...................................................... $9995

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2-Circle D 20-ft. gooseneck skid steer trailers, 80” wide, 7000# torsion axles, fold-over ramps, tread plate fenders, treated wood floor, radial tires. Each......................$5895 2-New Circle D 18-ft. bumper pull, with 16” tires, 7000# axles, ramps. Each........$4695

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18’x83” heavy duty car hauler, wrap tongue, 6” channel frame, brakes on two axles, 7000 lb. axles.................................................................................................... $3995 18’x83” deluxe car hauler, wrap tongue, set back jack, brakes on two axles, ramps, 5200 lb. axles............................................................................................................. $3695

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1-New Circle D 31-ft. triple axle gooseneck with 7000# axles, 12” I-beam frame, folding beavertail, 2 jacks, 21,000 GVW........................................................................$9495 2-New Circle D 25-ft. (including 3 piece beavertail) 2-7000# axles, Each.............$6895 1-New Circle D 29-ft. (including beavertail) tandem dually gooseneck..................$9995 1-New Travalong 25-ft. gooseneck flatbed with 2-7000# axles, flip-over ramps and 2 jacks....................................................................................................................$6495

NEW DUMP TRAILERS

New Travalong 14-ft. bumper pull dump trailers......................................$8995 New Travalong 14-ft. gooseneck dump trailers........................................$9995 New Diamond C 14-ft. bumper pull dump trailer......................................$7995

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New Circle D pickup flatbeds Circle D flatbeds, gooseneck hitch plate, lights, headache rack, rear skirt. Black 7x7............................... $1450 8x9............................... $1850 71/2x81/2........................ $1450 8x11............................. $2150 71/2x9........................... $1520

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USED EQUIPMENT PINTLE HITCH TRAILERS 1994 Donahue 16-ft. gooseneck stock trailer with 5200# axle... . ...................................$3500

2004 Target 28-ft. tandem dually gooseneck flatbed........$5800

Wilray 20-ft. gooseneck flatbed with ramps and 7000# axles.. 20-ft. pintle hitch triple axle flat. ...................................$3295 bed with ramps.............$2500

2002 Milennium 29-ft. pintle hitch trailer (24-ft. with 5-ft. beavertail) with 10,000# axHillsboro 7x18 gooseneck stock les and air brakes........$8500 trailer............................$3500

Towmaster 25-ft. pintle hook trailer, electric brakes, 20,000 GVW.............................$6500

Iron Steer 20-ft. lumber roller trailer with hoist............$7500

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Ross forklift with long fork extensions.............................$3500 2008 Chevolet 1/2-ton 4x4, extended cab, V-8, 7-ft. flatbed, 102,000 miles............$13,995

Load Trail utility trailer with sides............................$1600

1979 Champ 5000# gas forklift, 21-ft. height, side shift..$10,500

1988 Western 18-ft. gooseneck stock trailer..................$2800

Kiefer Built 6x20 gooseneck stock trailer...................$3500

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IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

(2) Raincat 7 tower 1/4 mile pivots. Electrical panels and spare parts included. (2) 1/4 mile mainlines; one with risers, one without. Portable diesel pump on trailer. (1) pipe trailer loaded with mainline. Call (406) 537-2333, Melville, Montana

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Agland values up again, but trend may reverse in next year By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR

Despite an extreme drought and indicators of weaker agricultural earnings on the horizon, Nebraska’s agricultural land markets remain strong, with an overall increase of 25 percent in the last year, according to preliminary findings from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). Following the advances of 22 and 32 percent in the previous two years, the 2013 all-land value of $3,040 per acre is more than double the value in early 2010. “Few would disagree that this period has clearly been a land boom,” said UNL agricultural economist Bruce Johnson, who leads the annual Nebraska Farm Real Estate Market Developments survey. Survey reporters across the state reported percentage gains for all the farmland classes for the period from February 1, 2012 to February 1, 2013, but “the variation across the classes as well as across sub-state regions was extreme,” Johnson said. Drought conditions in 2012 lifted market demand for irrigated cropland, Johnson said, as irrigated land classes had the largest percentage value gains across the state. “Income flows from irrigated land have been phenomenal in recent years, and 2012 was no exception,” he said. “The combination of favorable irrigated yields while widespread drought was seen across the nation’s Corn Belt fueled high crop commodity prices.” In the southern parts of Nebraska (Southwest, South, and Southeast districts) the percentage value advances for irrigated land were particularly strong over the past year. For dryland cropland values, the percentage increases over the past year varied greatly across the state. In the Northwest and North districts, the value gains were below 10 percent, while reported values were more than 30 percent higher in the South and Southeast districts. The land class, dryland cropland with irrigation potential, shows considerable variation as well. The presence of water moratoriums across much of the state precludes irrigation development even if groundwater sources exist. Despite the heavy toll of drought that cut forage capacity as much as 50 percent or more during the 2012 grazing season, grazing land value values still rose, Johnson said. “Forage shortfalls for cattlemen may have actually caused a more spirited bidding for additional land just to maintain their cow herd numbers,” he added. “Unfortunately, even if the drought ends quickly, it may be several years before grazing capacity may be able to return to pre-drought levels.” Survey reporters “frequently commented

that current land prices being paid seem over-optimistic,” Johnson said. “In turn, when asked what they expected land value movements to be for the remainder of 2013 as well as out three to five years, the vast majority saw a market which had topped out with little if any upward movement in the near future. “In fact, a sizable number of reporters thought values could weaken somewhat in the next few years,” he added. Survey reporters also indicated that 2013 cash rental rates for cropland were up from 2012 levels. Preliminary estimates for dryland cropland cash rents in eastern Nebraska averaged about 8 percent above a year ago, while rates in the rest of the state rose 5 percent or less. The increase was much below the annual rises of the past few years, reflecting the seriousness of soil moisture deficits going into the 2013 crop year. Across the state, center pivot irrigated cropland cash rental rates for 2013 were reportedly 13 to 15 percent above a year earlier. Reported rates for the high-third quality center pivot cropland were over $400 per acre across the eastern third of the state. The value of water in rain-deficit periods, particularly with the efficiency of the center pivot technology, is clearly being reflected in these rates. Pasture land rates on a per-acre basis moved upward for 2013 in most regions of the state. Last year’s forage production shortfalls with depleted carry-over stocks into this year have sharpened the market for pasture, even though the potential grazing output will very likely be below normal for the year. On a cow-calf pair per month basis, the rates were up from a year earlier in all regions with most districts showing gains in the 3 to 6 percent range. Comparing the recent percentage gains in value of agricultural land classes with the associated lower percentage gains in cash rental rates indicate a continuing pattern of lower rent-to-value ratios associated with all farmland classes, Johnson said. “At some point, the implied economic returns to land as a percent of value can fall to a point where market participants say ‘enough’ and no longer bid values higher,” he said. “Here in Nebraska, we well may be quickly approaching that point.” The findings in this report are preliminary. A final report will be released this summer. More information, including tables showing details of average land values for all classes of land, is at www.agecon.unl. edu. Click on the March 21 Cornhusker Economics.

Jeff Habets, Marias River Livestock Association Director, Mike Hogan from Wildlife Services and Karl Rappold, long time Dupuyer area rancher, discuss bear events of the past after the “Let’s Talk About Bears” meeting in Valier, Montana.


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BRAND AND CART FOR SALE Horse - right shoulder, Cattle - right hip... $4000 Shetland pony 2-wheel driving cart........... $300

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Three years of a research study to determine if 200 bushels of corn can be produced with a maximum of 12 inches of added irrigation water has one conclusion – not in normal or lower-than-average rainfall years. Texas A&M AgriLife Research has completed a limited-irrigation 12-200 corn production assessment study at the North Plains Research Field near Etter in conjunction with the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District in Dumas. The study’s purpose was to evaluate the field-based potential of producing 200 bushels of grain corn using only 12 pumped inches of irrigation water per acre, said Thomas Marek of Amarillo, AgriLife Research irrigation engineer and North Plains Research Field superintendent. “We used the best management techniques we knew at the time to try to accomplish the targeted production goal,” Marek said. The multi-year effort was a team approach involving support from AgriLife Research, the North Plains water district, U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service water management unit at Bushland, the Ogallala Aquifer Program and the Texas Corn Producers Board. “We determined the probability of receiving the 10.5 inches of rainfall during the growing season needed to combine with the 12 inches of irrigation water to meet the crop’s needs for a 200-bushel per acre production is unlikely,” Marek said. Implementing a rigid water reduction measure to only 12 inches could have significant economic impact to producers, he said. The probability of receiving the necessary rainfall to supplement that irrigation and stored soil-profile water is less than 50 percent. “We wanted to collect this data so we could evaluate the feasibility of sustainable production and to address the economics of the production practice for producers, in case this effort was put into regulation,” Marek said. Results A partial budget analysis showed that on a 125-acre corn field, the estimated loss in net returns would be $2,390 in the best-case scenario. That is when only the 25 bushels per acre reduction is considered from full irrigation yields of 225 bushels per acre to the limited 200 bushels per acre. But if the producer applied the typical 22 inches of irrigation water and received the normal rainfall, production would be 250 bushels per acre. This would mean the potential loss could be as much as $21,450 for a 125-acre circle. If the rain doesn’t materialize, as in two of the past three years, yields are significantly reduced by the limit of 12 inches of irrigation water, and the economic loss could be tremendous for the corn producer, Marek said. While yields improved somewhat in 2012

over the 2011 season, he said, the three commercially available corn hybrids thought to be top producers only averaged 100 bushels an acre in 2012. The primary reason was the expected seasonal rainfall of 10.5 inches didn’t materialize – less than 6 inches fell during the growing season, Marek said. In spite of the results, the study was a success, Marek said. Not only did it disprove the capability of being able to sustainably produce 200 bushels per acre on such a limited-irrigation basis, it provided valuable data on limited irrigation water management and characteristic traits of the corn hybrids. “We think this three-year 12-200 study gained us extremely valuable data regarding previously unknown data portions of the corn production function for the region,” Marek said. “Much of the characterization information regarding the specific varieties can potentially be related to other ‘families of corn hybrids’ and to those being developed.” For instance, he said, the data gathered indicated that one of the varieties had a tendency to be a better forage variety than a grain-producing variety. Several production management practices were determined as being key factors during the course of the study also, Marek said. They include: • Irrigation depth per application generally should be increased to the point that application runoff either does not occur or is minimal to reduce soil evaporation losses, but should be limited to depleted water within the soil root zone profile. • Upper soil profile cracking should be managed to the degree possible with irrigation applications and allow for maximum opportunity regarding rapid infiltration potential should a large rainfall event occur. • Delayed corn planting should be implemented to shift the peak corn evapotranspiration requirement and to take advantage of reduced evapotranspiration requirements typical in the early fall period. Marek said this study showed the potential range of climatic conditions that can and do occur in this region and how they can impact production. “The policy and regulatory insight towards both the cost to producers and benefit to water conservation cannot be overstated,” he said. “The data derived from this and other similar research and demonstration efforts strongly support sensible groundwater regulations and rules of water conservation management, not only for the region but throughout the western U.S.” Marek said more limited irrigation research is needed “as we utilize the Ogallala Aquifer to support our regional economy. Next, we should further study rainfall probabilities needed for sustained limited-irrigation corn production, since corn accounts for over 60 percent of the agricultural water used within the region.”

UW Extension beef cattle specialist receiving alumni honor

By University of Wyoming Extension Paisley joined the UW Department of University of Wyoming (UW) ExtenAnimal Science October 1, 2001. He resion’s beef cattle specialist is receiving an ceived his bachelor’s and master’s degrees outstanding alumni award from Oklahoma from the University of Wyoming and his State University (OSU). Ph.D. from OSU. He is an associate profesSteve Paisley will receive the Advanced sor in the College of Agriculture and NatuDegree Graduate of Distinction Award Satral Resources and is based at the James C. urday at the Wes Watkins Center on the OSU Hageman Sustainable Agriculture Research campus in Stillwater, Oklahoma, during the and Extension Center near Lingle. annual animal science department banquet.


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Late planting of small grains

By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension Service, Minnesota

What a contrast to last year. The biggest question last April was if it was too early to plant soybean; the wheat was in the ground. This year, winter has been slow to yield to spring. As a general rule, delayed planting of small grains tends to reduce yield. As we wait patiently for the snow to melt and the soil to dry, the following information from Dr Jochum Wiersma, UM Small Grains Specialist, may help guide any adjustments with your planting intentions. Wheat, barley, and oat are cool season annuals and are most productive when they grow and develop during cool weather.

The yield potential of a crop is largely determined by the 6 leaf stage. Cool temperatures during this period are particularly important for the development of a high yield potential. For example, the number of tillers that ultimately produce grain at harvest declines as planting is delayed (Figure 1). The number of spikelets per spike is determined during the 4 to 5.5 leaf stage (Figure 2). Spikelet numbers are negatively correlated with temperature; spikelet numbers are greater when temperatures during the 4-5.5 leaf stages are cool.

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Figure 2 - The effect of maximum daily temperatures on the number of spikelets per spike that are initiated between the 4 and 5.5 leaf stage of spring wheat in Langdon, ND (data and graph courtesy of Terry Gregoire, Area Agronomist, NDSU).

Because of the expectation that average temperatures will be higher as we plant later, development of the crop will speed up too. The number of heat units required for a plant to move to the next phase of development will accumulate faster. This forces development along faster and causes the plant to have less time to grow. Plants end up with fewer tillers, smaller heads, and fewer and smaller kernels per head, cutting into our yields. To improve the odds of high grain yields is to ensure that the tillering and head initiation phases occur during relatively cool temperatures is by planting early. Early planting is pivotal in this regard (Table 1) Research has shown that, on average, yields decreased 1% per day when planting is delayed past the optimum planting date. Planting after the last possible date is not recommended because the odds that grain yield and quality (test weight) will

be dramatically reduced due to heat stress. You can partially offset this yield loss by increasing the seeding rate and ensuring that you have more main stems per unit area. The recommendation is to increase the seeding rate by 1 percent for every day after the optimum planting window. The last possible date for planting is not chiseled in stone. The chances of a profitable crop just drop because of the anticipated weather and temperatures later during the growing season. Past the last possible date, you may want to consider an alternative crop, though economic reality might prevent this. If you stay with small grains past that date you will have to hope for a cool and dry summer. For more information, contact me at 800-450-2465 or stordahl@umn.edu. This article was provided by Jochum Wiersma, UM Small Grains Specialist.


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The American wind industry experienced record-breaking growth in 2012 as a U.S. power provider. American wind power’s generation shot up 17 percent last year, and produced more than 10 percent of the electricity in nine states, up from five states in 2011. Those numbers are likely to continue growing as new investments and wind projects are announced. Across the country, wind energy produced 3.5 percent of the nation’s electricity during 2012, according to the Energy Information Admiration’s (EIA) latest figures. “With wind power serving as the number one source of new generating capacity in 2012, it’s no surprise that wind energy is increasing its role in the overall U.S. power mix,” said Elizabeth Salerno, Director of Industry Data & Analysis at the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA).

The growth in wind energy in the U.S. can also be seen in its increasing role in the generation mix of individual states. Iowa and South Dakota reached generation levels greater than 20 percent throughout the entire year of 2012. In a total of 14 states, American wind energy provides 5 percent or more of generation. Iowa was ranked first in wind generation, with 24.5% generation from wind energy. South Dakota was a close second with 23.9% generation from wind energy. North Dakota ranked third Minnesota closely followed, ranking fourth with over 14% wind energy generation. Kansas, which doubled its installation of wind power during 2012, jumped ahead to No. 5 position in wind generation, surpassing the 10% mark, reaching 11.4% generation from wind energy.

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“We are generating enough clean, affordable, American wind energy to power the equivalent of almost 15 million homes, or the number in Colorado, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, and Ohio combined,” continued Salerno. The geographic diversity and abundance of American wind installations is a reflection of the United States’ strong wind resource. In a 2010 study, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory reported over 10 million MW of wind resource in the U.S., enough to power the equivalent of the nation’s total electricity needs 10 times over. In fact, 25 states have enough wind potential to supply as much electricity as is currently generated from all energy sources in their state. Texas, the state that uses the most electricity, relied on wind energy for 9.2% of the electrical generation last year on the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) power grid. The Lone Star State boasts more wind power than any other state, with more

% Wind Generation in 2012 7.4% 6.1% 5.9% 5.8% 4.9% 4.5% 3.9% 3.7% 3.6% 2.8%

than 12,000 MW installed – over a fifth of the 60,000 MW in the United States at the end of last year. Overall, the U.S. wind energy industry had its strongest year ever in 2012, installing a record 13,124 megawatts (MW) of electric generating capacity, leveraging $25 billion in private investment, and achieving over 60,000 MW of cumulative wind capacity. In this historic year of achievement, wind energy for the first time became the number one source of new U.S. electric generating capacity, providing some 42 percent of all new generating capacity. Renewable energy as a whole accounted for over 55 percent of all new U.S. generating capacity in 2012. ##### As droughts caused by global warming bring livestock and wildlife into closer proximity as they compete for water, tuberculosis among both humans and animals is likely to increase.

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Unlike yesteryear’s windmill, today’s wind turbines use technological innovations that have substantially reduced the cost of electricity generated from wind power. In the 1920s and ‘30s, farm families throughout the Midwest used wind to generate enough electricity to power their lights and electric motors. The use of wind power declined with the government subsidized construction of utility lines and fossil fuel power plants. However, the energy crisis in the 1970s and a growing concern for the environment have generated an interest in alternative, environmentally friendly energy resources. Today, homeowners in rural and remote locations across the nation are again examining wind power to provide electricity for their domestic needs. Benefits of Wind Power A wind energy system can provide a cushion against electric power price increases. Wind energy systems help reduce U.S. dependence on fossil fuels; and they are nonpolluting. If you live in a remote location, a small wind energy system could help you avoid the high costs of having utility power lines extended to your site. Although wind energy systems involve a significant initial investment, they can be competitive with conventional energy sources when you account for a lifetime of reduced or altogether avoided utility costs. The length of the payback period - the time before the savings resulting from your system equal the cost of the system itself - depends on the system you choose, the wind resource on your site, electricity costs in your area, and how you use your wind system. Is Wind Power Practical for You? Small wind energy systems can be used in connection with an electricity transmission and distribution system (called grid-connected systems), or in stand-alone applications that are not connected to the utility grid. A grid-connected wind turbine can reduce consumption of utility-supplied electricity for lighting, appliances, and electric heat. If the turbine cannot deliver the amount of energy you need, the utility makes up the difference. When the wind system produces more electricity than the household requires, the excess can be be returned to the grid. With the interconnections available today, switching takes place automatically. Stand-alone wind energy systems can be appropriate for homes, farms, or even entire communities (a co-housing project, for example) that are far from the nearest utility lines. Either type of system can be practical if the following conditions exist. Conditions for Stand-Alone Systems You live in an area with average annual wind speeds of at least 9 miles per hour (4.0 meters per second). A grid connection is not available or can only be made through an expensive extension. The cost of running a power line to a remote site to connect with the utility grid can be prohibitive, ranging from $15,000 to more than $50,000 per mile, depending on terrain. You have an interest in gaining energy independence from the utility. You would like to reduce the environmental impact of electricity production. You acknowledge the intermittent nature of wind power and have a strategy for using intermittent resources to meet your power needs. Conditions for Grid-Connected Systems You live in an area with average annual wind speeds of at least 10 miles per hour (4.5 meters per second). Utility-supplied electricity is expensive in your area (about 10 to 15 cents per kilowatt hour). The utility’s requirements for connecting your system to its grid are not prohibitively expensive. Local building codes or covenants allow you to legally erect a wind turbine on your property. You are comfortable with long-term investments. Net metering is available Is Your Site Right? The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has compiled wind resource maps that are available from Wind Powering America. DOE maps are good sources for regional information and can show whether wind speeds in your area are generally strong enough to justify investing in a wind system. Wind-turbine manufacturers can use computer models to predict machine performance at a specific location. They can also help size a system based on your electricity needs and the specific local wind patterns. However, you will need sitespecific data to determine the wind resource of your exact location. If you do not have on-site data and want to obtain a clearer, more predictable picture of your wind resource, you may wish to measure wind speeds at your site for a year. You can do this with a recording anemometer, which generally costs $500 to $1,500. The most accurate readings continued on page C64

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are taken at “hub height” (i.e., the elevation at the top of the tower where you will install the wind turbine). This requires placing the anemometer high enough to avoid turbulence created by trees, buildings, and other obstructions. The standard wind sensor height used to obtain data for the Department of Energy maps is 33 feet (10 meters). Maps available in the table at right give general information on the average wind resources available across the country and in Montana. Of course, the actual wind resource on your site will vary depending on such factors as typography and structure interference. You can have varied wind resources within the same property. If you live in complex terrain, take care in selecting the installation site. If you site your wind turbine on the top or on the windy side of a hill, for example, you will have more access to prevailing winds than in a gully or on the leeward (sheltered) side of a hill on the same property. Consider existing obstacles and plan for future obstructions, including trees and buildings, which could block the wind. Also realize that the power available in the wind increases proportionally to its speed (velocity) cubed (V3). This means that the amount of power you get from your generator goes up exponentially as the wind speed increases. For example, if your site has an annual average wind speed of about 12.6 miles per hour (5.6 meters per second), it has twice the energy available as a site with a 10 mile per hour (4.5 meter per second) average. Additional Considerations In addition to the factors listed previously, you should also: Research potential legal and environmental obstacles; Obtain cost and performance information from manufacturers; Perform a complete economic analysis that accounts for a multitude of factors; Understand the basics of a small wind system, and Review possibilities for combining your system with other energy sources, backups, and energy efficiency improvements. You should establish an energy budget to help define the size of turbine you will need. Since energy efficiency is usually less expensive than energy production, making your house more energy efficient first will likely result In being able to spend less money since you may need a smaller wind turbine to meet your needs. Before you invest any time and money, research potential legal and environmental obstacles to installing a wind system. Some jurisdictions restrict the height of the structures permitted in residentially zoned areas, although it’s often possible to obtain a variance. Your neighbors might object to a wind machine that blocks their view, or they might be concerned about noise. Consider obstacles that might block the wind in the future (large planned developments or saplings, for example). If you plan to connect the wind generator to your local utility company’s grid, find out its requirements for interconnections and buying electricity from small independent power producers. Pricing a System When you are confident that you can install a wind machine legally and without alienating your neighbors, you can begin pricing systems and components. Approach buying a wind system as you would any major purchase. Obtain and review the product literature from several manufacturers. Lists of manufacturers are available from AWEA. However, not all small turbine manufacturers are members of AWEA. Once you have narrowed the field, research a few companies to be sure they are recognized wind energy businesses and that parts and service will be available when you need them. Also, find out how long the warranty lasts and what it includes. Check out the list of Montana Renewable Energy Dealers to find companies that sell and service wind energy systems. Ask for references of customers with installations similar to the one you are considering. Ask system owners about performance, reliability, and maintenance and repair requirements, and whether the system is meeting their expectations. A residential wind energy system can be a good longterm investment. However, because circumstances such as electricity rates and interest rates vary, you need to decide whether purchasing a wind system is a smart financial move. Be sure you or your financial adviser conduct a thorough analysis before you buy a wind energy system. Montana offers a wind energy system personal tax credit for commercial, industrial, and residential users. The state allows a 35- percent tax credit for an individual, partnership or corporation that makes an investment of $5,000 or more continued on page c65


Tips on managing forage, water, and cattle resources

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By B. Lynn Gordon, SDSU Extension Specialist Burke Teichert, Orem, Utah is no stranger to the beef industry. He was employed for many years in a management role with AgReserves (which consisted of Dessert Ranches, Rex Ranch, and several other large ranching enterprises). Experience runs deep with Teichert especially in the area of managing forages and cattle resources during difficult times such as droughts. In his presentation at the 20th Anniversary of Cattlemen’s College held in conjunction with the 2013 National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Convention and Trade Show, Tampa, Florida, February 6 -9th, he addressed important strategies producers should consider as a ranch manager or owner. Teichert emphasized ranch managers and owners should IN STOCK – On the lot Stock trailers remember they are managing production, marketing, manageReady to Sell ment, and financial sectors including the people that make it all work on the ranch. In challenging times such as drought, managers can’t let their emotions from the stress of the drought interfere with their daily management decisions. They must continue to manage wisely, Teichert said. In addition, managers much still focus on protecting the land, the cattle, and the people. Teichert said we often don’t focus enough on the people in these stressful situations. As the stress of a drought takes the toll on managers, owners, and employees of farms and ranches, it can begin to take an emotional toll on the people. This is primarily because of the fact that it brings out emotions in the people as they begin to worry about the many factors intertwined with a drought such as finances, overgrazing, the general well-being of the land, the cattle, and in some cases the decision to sell cattle off, after a ranch has built up years of genetics. Another challenge during drought or lack of moisture is the concern of accessing feedstuffs needed to maintain and feed the cowherd. 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By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension Service, Minnesota M guidelines suggest 120 pound of nitroFor some livestock owners, it’s been a gen per acre. With a reasonable yield goal long winter of scrounging for hay - along of 3 tons per acre, 90 pounds of nitrogen with moving snow around. As we look per acre; and at 2 tons of yield per acre, ahead to the 2013/14 feed season, one of the 60 pounds of nitrogen per acre. Then it’s ways to reduce the amount of hay you might important to think about when the nitrogen need to buy this fall and winter season is to is applied. review management practices with pastures With cool season grasses (most of our and meadows for the 2013 growing season. pastures and meadows), where the major Grazing and nutrient management are keys share of the growth occurs in spring and for pastures. early summer, most of the nitrogen should Fertilizer and nutrient management can be put on in early spring - usually as soon be just as important for pastures and meadas the ground is dry and firm enough to get ows as for corn, soybeans, and other field on with equipment without making ruts. At crops. But nutrient management is equally the 120 pound rate, apply 3/4 or about 90 important. A soil test will indicate of what’s pounds in the spring and 1/4 in late August. available in the soil for phosphorus and The August application helps to support fall potassium- and what needs to be added for growth and plant maintenance for winter. If the pasture or meadow to be productive, it’s possible to predict a quarter or half inch durable, and more competitive with weeds. rain, applying fertilizer ahead of a shower It’s important to consider realistic yield can be good. We’d like to avoid getting a goals. Past experience counts. You might gully washer that could wash a lot of fertilexpect pastures or meadows to produce 4 izer down the slopes. tons of dry matter per acre where soils have Split applications are also recommended good water holding capacity and grazing is on lighter soils where there is more risk managed correctly. Without irrigation on for leaching loss. A 90 application might sandy soils with more limited moisture, you be spilt with 65 pounds early in the spring might get 2 tons per acre or less. and 25 pounds in late summer. Your expeNitrogen is always important for grass. rience on your own pastures and meadows If a 4 ton yield is reasonable to expect, U of is important. Phosphorus and potassium should be applied with the early spring application. For warm season grass like switchgrass and big bluestem, a late spring fertilizer application is recommended to support the dominant growth pattern in mid-summer. For pasture and meadows with a grass/legume mix, watch the balance of grass and legumes to make nitrogen decisions. A rate of 60 pounds of nitrogen is suggested for a grass- legume mix. If the grass is crowding out the legumes, this might be a clue to reduce nitrogen. If nitrogen rates are too low, the legumes might become more dominant. Sulfur should be applied at 25 pounds per acre on sandy or low organic matter soils where alfalfa or red clover are part of a grass/ legume mix. For more information, contact me at 800-450-2465 or stordahl@umn.edu. This article was provided by Dan Martens, Extension Educator in Stearns County.

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