May 2017

MAY 2017

Vol. XVIII No. 4 P.O. Box 997 Conrad, MT 59425-0997

Phone 406-271-5533 Fax 406-271-5727 website: tradersdispatch.com

UW Extension offers online GMO information course

By University of Wyoming Extension Issues surrounding genetically modified organisms (GMO) will be examined during a six-week online course through University of Wyoming (UW) Extension.

The weekly sessions beginning Monday, May 22, are meant to divide fact from fiction about biotechnology, said Jeremiah Vardiman, UW Extension educator who is leading the course.

“This online course focuses on educating professionals in the health and nutrition fields and any other inquisitive mind on the main topics that are discussed or brought up about GMOs,” he said. “Participants will gain practical knowledge on the GMO topic, which will aid in education and conversations with clientele.”

Registration and more information is at bit.ly/gmocourse.

Those taking the classes can access the course starting May 11, with materials available to participants until June 30.

Vardiman said he hears from community members and extension educators that GMOs are a common conversation topic and say they don’t always have the right answers or CONTINUED ON PAGE A2 information.

AUCTION SALES

May 1-22, Kinsey Auctioneers & Real Estate, Sieler Estate, Online............... A20 May 1-23, Kinsey Auctioneers & Real Estate, Rosebud County & Guests, Online..................................................................................................................... A21 May 13, Hi Line Auction, John & Patti Wilke Ranch, Dodson............................ A4 May 13, Mills Auction Service, Schnaible, Belle Forche SD.............................. A6 May 13, RK Statewide Auctions, Baldwin Estate, Terry..................................... A3 May 13, Rivers West Auction, Consignment, Evaro........................................... A2 May 13, Shobe Auction & Realty, Weaver Ranch Equipment, Winnett............. A5 May 20, RK Statewide Auctions, Luke Estate, Glendive.................................. A33 May 20, Rivers West Auction, Duane Hunt Brands, Polson............................ A12 May 20, Weaver Auctions, Consignment, Drummond..................................... A14 May 20, Rivers West Auctions, Duane Hunt Farm & Ranch, Polson............... A23 May 20, Hi Line Auction, Darrell Doney, Double D Ranch Estate, Malta........ A13 May 25, Rick Young & Sons Auctioneers, Equall Machinery & Equip, Billings.... ........................................................................................................................... A29 May 27, RK Statewide Auctions, Kron Estate Real Estate & Contractor Supply, Glendive............................................................................................................ A34 June 2&3, Shobe Auction & Realty, Horse Progress Days & Auction, Moore.A5 June 3, RK Statewide Auction, Hirsch Retirement, Miles City........................ A30 June 3, Barnes Auction Service, Farm & Ranch, Dillon.................................. A32 June 3, Montana Auction Company, Delford Milne Estate, Richey................. A35 June 7, Shobe Auction & Real Estate, Flugge Estate Farm & Ranch, Moore.A42 June 10, Bass Auction, Kaiser Estate, Lewistown........................................... C44

PRODUCTION SALES

June 9, 10, 11, Montana Mule Days, Whitehall..................................................A10

Knees area field day scheduled for June 7

By Tyler Lane, Chouteau County Extension Office The MSU Western Triangle Agricultural Research Center (WTARC) and MSU Extension are hosting a field day in the Knees area on June 7 at 9:00 a.m.

The event will begin approximately ½ mile north of J & A Farms. J & A Farms is located at 2226 Knees Church Road, Conrad, Montana. Dr. Jamie Sherman (MSU Barley Breeder) will share research based information on barley varieties for the Knees area. Dr. Luther Talbert (MSU Spring Wheat Breeder) will speak about successful spring wheat varieties for the Knees area. John Miller (WTARC Research Scientist) will evaluate winter wheat crop varieties seeded at the Killion test plot. In conclusion, Dr. Gadi Reddy (WTARC EntomoloCONTINUED ON PAGE A2

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Isaac Johnson, a Montana State University student majoring in business, prepares a mustang for riding with a round of groundwork and horsemanship flags during the colt-starting class on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at the Bob Miller Livestock Pavilion in Bozeman, Montana. MSU photo byAdrian Sanchez-Gonzalez.

Youth tractor safety schools set

By NDSU Extension Service can participate. Tractor safety certification Fourteen- and 15-year-olds who plan to for 13-year-olds will take effect when they operate farm equipment for someone other turn 14. than immediate family members must comYouth do not have to be a 4-H member plete an approved tractor and machinery to sign up for the school. safety training program successfully.

The cost for the 4-H Camp school is The North Dakota State University $135, which includes lodging, meals and (NDSU) Extension Service is holding two materials. The fee for the Kindred school is tractor safety schools at the end of May. One $100, which does not include lodging. The will be held from May 30 through June 1 at registration deadline is May 1. Each school the North Dakota 4-H Camp near Washburn. is limited to 15 participants.

The second will be at Kindred High School For more information on the 4-H Camp from May 31 through June 2. school, contact Rick Schmidt, an Extension The North Dakota Parks and Recreation agent for Oliver County, at 701-794-8748 or Department will conduct a four-hour all-ter701-207-0010, or rick.schmidt@ndsu.edu. rain vehicle safety certification program in conjunction with the tractor safety schools.

CONTINUED ON PAGE A2 The tractor safety school near Washburn starts at 10 a.m. May 30 and ends at 5 p.m.

June 1. The school in Kindred runs from 10 PRIVATE TREATY a.m. May 31 to 5 p.m. June 2.

Clay Creek Angus, Greybull, WY.................................A18 Participants will learn: Connelly Angus, Valier.................................................A17 • The rules of the road Dallas Polled Herefords, Canyon Creek......................A14 • How to read an operators manual Elk Park Angus, Columbia Falls....................................A3 Feddes Herefords, Manhattan.......................................A7 • How to operate large and small tractors Gunderson Herefords, Rudyard..................................A24 Youth also will be exposed to obstacle J Bar E Ranch, Plentywood...........................................A7 courses that simulate farm situations.

L Bar W, Loyning & Walen Cattle Co., Absarokee........A7 LRK Cattle Co., Lolo.....................................................A20 Although the school is designed for McMurry Cattle, Billings.................................................A7 14- and 15-year-olds, youth who are 13

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Peterson Angus, Drummond.......................................A26 Praise the Lord Gelbvieh, Reserve.............................A32 Rafter Ranch Inc., Wise River........................................A7 Rimrock Cattle Co, Kevin.............................................A33 Wichman Herefords, Moore...........................................A7

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TRUCK AND DISK FOR SALE

1996 Volvo IIL 60 Series Detroit, 9 speed, Jake brake, short wheel base, sliding 5th wheel, 667,000 miles.....$7500 Wilbeck 18-ft. offset disk, 22” blades, 9” spacing.............................................................................................$7500 Phone (406) 830-0902, St. Ignatius, Montana

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“I also hear from local agricultural producers they want the public to be more educated in the topic,” he said.

The first face-to-face online discussion is noon to 1 p.m.

(Mountain), Thursday, May 18. Other meetings will be determined based on the majority of participants’ availability, he said.

Topics and dates are: • May 22 – Traditional plant breeding versus GMOs. • May 29 – How GMOs are created.

• June 5 – Food safety.

• June 12 – Pesticide use in agriculture.

• June 19 – Environmental concerns with GMOs. • June 26 – The most current scientific review of GMOs. Approximately three hours of work per week are required, Vardiman said: one hour of face-to-face Zoom online meetings, about two hours of presentations and supplemental videos to watch, and supplemental readings flexible to a participant’s schedule.

The materials are background for the weekly face-to facegroup discussions, he said.

Participants will need access to a computer with internet service fast enough to view online videos. A computer webcam and microphone are suggested but not required.

Contact Vardiman at 307-754-8836 or jvardima@uwyo. edu for more information.

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gist/ Insect Ecologist) will discuss insect pest research and management. WTARC staff and Extension agents will be in attendance to answer agronomy and entomology questions.

The best route to take if coming from Cascade, Pondera or Teton County is to drive on Interstate 15 to Brady. Drive east on Brady Road East until you reach the Knees School. Turn south on Bootlegger trail road and drive two miles to Genou Road. Drive two miles west on Genou road to the test plot.

If coming from Fort Benton, Hill or Liberty County, take Highway 223 to Brady Road East and drive west until you reach the Knees school. Directions from Knees school are above. Please contact the Chouteau County Extension office at 622-3751 for additional information.

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2017 Spring

CONSIGNMENT SALE

Saturday - May 13, 2017 10:00 AM • Evaro, MT

Location: Evaro, MT next to Grey Wolf Peak Casino at 20867 US Hwy N

One of the BIGGEST consignment auctions scheduled this year!

This is your ONE opportunity of the year to sell your assets at auction!

Auctioneers Note: We are excited to be holding the 2017 Annual Spring Consignment Sale. This is a complete consignment auction, and we already have a great selection of Tractors, Hay Equipment, ATV’s, Recreational Vehiocles, Tools, Snowmobiles, and much more, with items be added every day. This is a sale you are not going to want to miss! There will be something for everyone. Due to the size of this auction we recommend you bring a bidding partner as we will be running two sale rings for a portion of the sale. Please check back to our website for updated lists and photos or stop by our preview days to get a good walk around of items and to pre-register for this auction.

PREVIEW: Thursday, May 11 & Friday, May 12 10 am - 7 pm

CONSIGN TODAY!

GMO information course

Items coming in daily!

PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR FREQUENT UPDATES.

www.riverswestauction.com

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Youth tractor safety schools CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

To learn more about the Kindred school, contact Kelcey Hoffmann, an Extension agent for Cass County, at 701-2415712 or kelcey.hoffmann@ndsu.edu.

For the 4-H Camp school, send registrations to Oliver County Extension/Tractor Safety School, P.O. Box 166, Center, ND 58530. Make checks payable to Oliver County Extension. For the Kindred school, send registrations to Cass County Extension/Tractor Safety School, P.O. Box 2806, Fargo, ND 58108. Make checks payable to Cass County Extension.

THE TRADER’S DISPATCH (USPS 019-793)

May 2017 — Vol. XVIII No. 4 Published monthly by Trader’s Dispatch Inc., PO Box 997, Conrad, MT 59425-0997. Free on request to farmers, ranchers, heavy equipment owners and truckers in the Western United States.

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Periodicals Postage Paid at Conrad, MT and at additional mailing offices.

Deadline for June issue WEDNESDAY, May 31.

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HAY FOR SALE

Grass Alfalfa Mix - 3x3 square bales.............$50/bale Grass Alfalfa Mix - round bales.....................$65/bale Call 406-899-5534, Highwood, MT

Elk Park Angus Selling - 20 purebred Black Angus bulls THEY ARE BACK!!! 3 young bears spotted 4 miles north and 1/4 mile south of the Manson road, Conrad, Montana. Game warden said they appear to be young bears on their own for the first time and have no idea where to go or what to do. They were playing tag when first spotted by Bernard Ries. Photo courtesy of Bernard.

Don’t Fry Friday

Date When Celebrated: Friday before Memorial Day Don’t Fry Friday is a very important day for you and your skin. It occurs just as the Memorial holiday begins, and at the start of summer. At this time, sunshine is the most intense. People are seeking the sunshine and the great outdoors after a long winter. The purpose of today, is to educate people, and to make them aware of the dangers of overexposure to UVA and UVB rays. These UV rays come from the sun, and from popular tanning booths. They are the primary cause of skin cancer.

Very Important: Skin cancer is very treatable and curable, if caught early. Unfortunately, early detection does not always occur. If you have even the slightest suspicion, go get checked out by your doctor.... immediately.

A little sunshine is good for you. It provides important vitamin D, and sunshine brightens your mood. It’s over exposure that damages your skin, and can result in skin cancer. There’s a better way to get vitamin D, than from the sun. It is readily available as a vitamin supplement in pill form, usually along with Calcium.

Have a safe and happy summer. Follow the motto for skin cancer prevention: “ Slip, Slop, Slap, and Wrap” This means slip on a shirt, slop on the suntan lotion (SPF 30 or higher), slap on a hat, and wrap on the sunglasses. Yes, UV rays can damage your eyes, too. In addition, it is recommended that people stay out of the sun during midday of summer, when these harmful UV rays are the most intence.

Did You Know? Over 3.5 million cases of skin non-melanomas are diagnosed each year. And, there are over 76,000 cases of skin melanoma a year, most of which are preventable.

Source: American Cancer Society

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2014 BUICK FOR SALE

Considering solar?

By Laurie Lohrer, Central Montana Resource Council

2014 Buick LaCrosse with V6, automatic, heated leather.

Loaded. 40,000 miles. VERY, VERY clean............. $15,900 Phone (406) 450-3647, Conrad, Montana Photo courtesy Laurie Lohrer

This is the first in a series of ten “Considering Solar” Public Service Announcements, provided for 2017 by Central Montana Resource Council.

How do Solar Panels Work? Solar panels generate electricity directly from sunlight via an electronic process that occurs naturally in certain types of material, called semiconductors.

Electrons in these materials are freed by solar energy and can be induced to travel through an electrical circuit, powering electrical devices or sending electricity to the grid. Solar electric systems can be used to power anything from small electronics such as calculators and road signs up to homes and large commercial businesses.

“Coming up next: What is roof top solar?” Sponsored

by Central Montana Resource Council Central Montana Resource Council is a grassroots, non-profit organization of local citizens committed to clean water, clean energy and food and is the Lewistown-area affiliate of Northern Plains Resource Council.

Clicker training

Clicker training is the common term for operant conditioning, where the animal responds to positive consequences and avoids negative ones.

In clicker training, the reward is given while a desired behavior is happening, rather than afterward. A little handheld clicker makes a sound that the horse learns to associate with desired behaviors. The click is accompanied by a reward (often a piece of carrot or handful of grain).

All training is done in approximations (small increments that are close to the desired behavior, but not perfect).

An example of this method would be training a horse to shake hands. The horse is rewarded if it just lifts a foot off the ground. Eventually, the horse works harder to get a delayed reward, lifting the leg higher to get a click and reward.

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2017 spring Calendar

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Saturday, May 13 • Winnett

Farmall M

2006 Case iH RBX 563 iH 886 w/ 800 Workmaster

Ranch Equipment

Ranch Equipment Auction

10 a.m. • Held at former Marvin & Betty Mosby Ranch Located 3.5 miles East of Winnett • Dan & Lena Weaver, owners

Auction

Thursday, May 18 • Lewistown

Saturday, May 13th, 2017 • 10:00 a.m.

Vance & Joyce Sheppard Estate Auction Join us for an evening auction of Western Art & Household Items

Location: 3.5 miles East of Winnett, MT on Hwy 87.

5:30 p.m. • 406 Lower Airport Road • Lewistown

(The former Marvin and Betty Mosby Ranch) • Owners: dan & Lena Weaver

Fri. & Sat., June 2 & 3 • Moore

Montana Horse Progress Days & Auction 5th Annual event with clinics, demonstrations & auction.

Taking quality consignments! Call Reuben Miller at 406-374-2287 10 a.m. each day • Reuben Miller Farm near Moore

Wednesday, June 7 • Moore

Sale Early ment !! gn i s n o c e now onlin s e r pictu

Farm & Ranch Equipment Auction

1986 Circle J 20’

Taking Consignments! Call Kyle 406-366-0472 or Jeff Jedlicka 406-478-1942 10 a.m. • Near Eddies Corner

1966 Chevy

1979 Custom 12’

1977 Circle J 18’

Krause 14’

1980 norwesTrailer 16’

2006 Case iH RBX 563 round TAnks baler, 540 pto, gather wheels nH 855 round baler, 540 pto 500 gal. propane tank iH 886 diesel tractor, 90 hp, 140 gal. fuel service tank, hand w/800 WorkMaster loader, nH 269 baler, pto, twine tie pump grapple, 3 pt., dual pto, dual KingKutter rotary mower, 5’ iH #15 side delivery rake hyd., 6500 total hours LvsTk. equIp. Jd 60 gas, 40 hp, 3 pt., no pto TILLAge TSC Portable panels, 20 x 12’ 1959 Ferguson 35 diesel, 33 hp, hour meter reads 2974, 3 Krause 14’ tandem disk, 21” w/trailer, round tube disks, serrated front’s, manual (10) 10’ Stock panels pt., pto, s#SDMSDM190994 wing fold, Powder River squeeze chute Farmall M, 32 hp, pto Jd LL246 dble. disk 12’ x 6” Johnson calf table TRAILeRs grain drill w/grass/ fert. boxes Al Furstnow 14” saddle, flow1986 Circle J 20’ stock trailer, Ford 3-bottom 3 pt. moldboard er tooled, new stirrups plow good floor, 9,000# GVW sHeLTeRs 1980 norwesTrailer 16’ flat- Jd Van Brundt 10’ x 6” disk drill, antique Horse shelter, 10’ x 16’, metal bed trailer w/hoist, 20” side iHC toolbar, 18’, hyd. lift siding w/ wood wainscoting, boards, 13,000 # GVW brand new!

1977 Circle J 18’ stock trailer, Tandem disk, 12’, hyd. lift Storage shed, 10’ x 16’, wood moderate rust TRuCks/uTv siding, metal roof, double 1979 Custom built 12’ x 6’ flat1978 Ford F350 1 ton dually, door, brand new! bed trailer, ramps Custom built flatbed trailer, 14’ 2WD, manual trans., 100k+ speCIAL ITeM miles, 9’ flatbed w/headache rack x 6 1/2’ w 1966 Chevy ½-ton pickup w/ Marvin Mosby hand-made HAy equIp. topper fiddle, cedar and curly maple, Hesston 6550 14’ swather, 2007 Polaris Ranger 500, 4x4, made 2005.

Chrysler slant 6 gas, condi- cab/heat, dump box, 1677 hrs.

OTHeR equIp. tioner, side discharge Quincy shop compressor, 2 hp, 115 v, 26 gal tank, like new!

TRACTORs

Saturday, July 15 • Moore

Beacon Star Amish School Fundraiser 5th Annual event featuring Amish made furniture, quilts & baked goods 10 a.m. • Heartland Cabin Co. near Moore

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Sale Early ment n g i s ow!! con ine n s onl e r u t c

TIMed OnLIne ReAL esTATe AuCTIOn Vance & Joyce Sheppard Residence 406 Lower Airport Road - Lewistown

A great family home with 3 car garage, sitting on 2.4 +/- acres.

Watch for upcoming open house/previewing schedule.

Bidding EndS

Hesston 6550

Thursday, June 1st • 6 p.m.

For more information please call our office or visit

www.ShobeAuction.com

408 W. Main • Lewistown • 406-538-5125

Briggs /Stratton pressure washer, 7.75 hp, 2700 psi delta 6” vari-speed jointer, bench model delta scroll saw Rockwell 10” table saw Craftsman 3500 W portable generator, on cart Honda EU1000 portable generator Husqvarna HU625HWT weed eater, walk behind model Toro 42” riding lawn mower, zero turn And much more!!

Terms: Cash or Check Day of Auction.

Photo ID required to register.

Sale Day Phones: Kyle Shobe 406-366-0472 Jayson Shobe 406-366-5125

Complete Listing available @

www.ShobeAuction.com • 406-538-5125

June 2 & 3, 2017

10yo Percheron Geldings

2007 Polaris Ranger 500

4/5yo Belgian Geldings

at the Reuben Miller Farm near Moore, Montana

6yo Qtr horse Gelding

Featuring Driving & Riding Horses, Harness & Tack, Horse-Drawn Equipment, Demonstrations, Clinics & more!

10yo Morgan Gelding 15yo Percheron Gelding

6yo Draft cross Gelding

8yo Qtr horse Gelding

6/7yo Percheron Geldings

Mule

10yo Draft cross Gelding

7/9yo Pony Mares

Schedule of Events

Friday, June 2nd

Demonstrations & Seminars begin at 10 A.M. Sale Horse Preview - afternoon Friday Nite Dinner Special - All You Can Eat Fish Fry

Saturday, June 3rd

Auction begins at 10 A.M. Vendor Booths Available Food by Troyer’s Chuckwagon ContaCt information reuben Miller - 406-374-2287, Fax: 406-374-2360 kyle Shobe - 406-366-0472, kyle@shobeauction.com

early Consignments Horse drawn wagons & Buggys

2 seat spring buggy with collapsible cover Single seat wooden sleigh Box wagon, very showy, burgandy paint & lots of chrome, very nice!

2 seat spring wagon, original running gear, some restoration Farm/chuck wagon, original running gear & wheels, some restoration, comes with hoops for canvas & chuckwagon box Box wagon with benches in box, nice 2 seat buggy, black, nice condition

livestoCk equipment

BRAND NEW......buckets, rakes, forks, brushes, combs, etc.

Horses

10 yr old blue roan Percheron geldings, well broke, eye catching 4 & 5 yr old sorrel Belgian geldings, well broke, well matched 6 & 7 yr old black Percheron geldings, big, well matched team, well broke

15 yr old grey Percheron gelding, well broke, drive single or double 6 yr old paint draft cross gelding, well broke, rides, packs & drives 8 yr old red roan Quarter Horse gelding, all around horse, very kind and gentle, rides & packs 10 yr old bay draft cross gelding, well built, rides, packs & drives 6 yr old bay Quarter Horse gelding, very gentle, rides & packs, 10 yr old black Morgan gelding, very kind, traffic safe, rides, packs & drives 7 & 9 yr old Appaloosa pony mares, full sisters, very eye catching, well broke, will sell with harness 3 & 4 yr old palamino geldings, nice light team, well broke Mule, well broke, rides & packs, well experienced

SADDLeS, TAck & hArneSS

BRAND NEW....harness, halters, bridles, blankets, pads, etc USED....saddles, harness, etc (more expected by sale day)

Please check website for updated consignments!

Auction Consignments accepted through June 2nd.

www.ShobeAuction.com • 406-538-5125

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SCHNAIBLE AUCTION SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2017 10:00 AM • Lunch Available

Auction will be held at 19270 Shear Road in Hat Ranch Estates between Belle Fourche, South Dakota & Spearfish, South Dakota follow auction signs!

EQUIPMENT

• JD 820 Diesel Tractor with electric start, power steering, a black dash unit (excellent) • JD AR a nicely restored unit (excellent) • JD 3010 gas, wide front, 3 point, single hydraulics, good rubber • JD 46A Loader w/bucket • JD LT 133 48 inch Riding Lawn Mower, 6 speed • Craftsman DLT 2000 Hydro Riding Lawnmower • 2005 PJ 30 ft. Triple Axle Gooseneck Flatbed w/Ramps • Warne Remote Winch on previous Trailer • Stein feed 300 gal.

Sprayer in Dodge Pickup Trailer • Ford 501 3 point Mower with 9 ft. Bar • Triton 8x10 Aluminum Tilt-bed Snowmobile Trailer • IH 12 ft. Dump Rake • 3 point Dirt Scraper with Tailwheel • 1946 Ford 2 ton Chain Drive Homestake Truck, this would be an interesting restoration • Gin Pole & Winch from this Truck • 2005 Arctic Cat 4wd 4 Wheeler • Estate 4 Wheeler, Wheel Rake • 25 gal. 4 Wheeler Sprayer • Cub Cadet Grass Catcher w/2 bags • Heavy Duty Chain Drive Tiller (5 horse) • CE 4 Wheel Lawn Aerator

DON SEAMAN TRACTORS

• 1951 JD B Tractor with #8 Mower • 1946 Farmall H with Sears & Roebuck Loader • 1946 International B Tractor • 1947 International A Tractor • JD Kids RidingTractor.

TOYS & COINS

• (15) American Parts various model Collection Cars • Several JD & other Collector Toys, most are in original boxes • (2) Wooden Collector Tractors • (2) Cast Iron Tractors • Several JD Trays • Old School regulation Horse Shoe Set • several Lincoln Pennies, 19411965 • (2) Rolls 1940’s Nickels • Jefferson Nickels 1938-1964 • Several Mercury Dimes, 1924-1945S • Roosevelt Dimes, 1949-1945S • Washington Quarters 1934-1945 • State Quarters 1999-2008 Complete • Silver Washington Quarters • Franklin Halves 19501963 • Kennedy Bicentennial Halves • (9) Presidential Dollars • Some Walking Liberty & Ike Dollars • Various Silver Coins • Lazy YT Belt Buckle w/BH Gold Leaves

HUNTING & GUNS

• Elk Hunting Camp in Trunk, Tent, Cookware, All essentials to set up camp • Heavy duty meat grinder & small meat grinder • Coleman Lantern • Several Fishing Poles • Deer Cart • Savage model 3200-22 Hornet w/Clip • Chicago Single 12 gauge Shotgun • Benallie 3 ½ 12 gauge Pump w/Choke & Rib Barrel • Winchester 1200 12 gauge Pump • (5) Boxes 270 Ammo • (11) Boxes 22 Ammo • (15) Boxes 12 gauge Ammo 2¾-3-3½ inch • (5) Boxes 22 Hornet Ammo • Pistol Holster & Belt for 22 • Wooden Ammo Box • 3D Reloading Bench • Several Dies • Powder Measure • Press, Tumbler, Powder • Propane Universal Heater

HOUSEHOLD

• Duracraft Electric Heater • Eden Pure Electric Heater • E&L Electric Heater • Ice Cream Maker • Brownbag Cookie Molds • Chop Rite Cast Iron Sausage or Apple Press • Crockpot • Roaster Oven • Cast Iron Muffin Pans • Waffle Maker • Grill Plate • Cups & Glassware • Humidifier • Electric Meat Grinder • Dell Computer Printer • Thompson Cardinal Dish Set • Sunbeam BBQ Grill • JD & several other Xmas Lights & Tree • Whirlpool Air Conditioner • several Louie L’Amour Books • Aluminum Bicycle

BEESWAX CANDLE MAKING EQUIPMENT

• 100# Melter • 300# Local Beeswax • Silicone Molds • Metal Molds • Frames to hand dip Tapered Candles • Square braided Wicking 4 sizes • Instruction Books • (2) Stainless Work Tables • All Accessories & Tools for the Business

SHOP TOOLS

• Coats 40-40 SF Tire Machine w/Tools • Fairbanks Platform Scale • Reamer set of 14 from ½ inch to 1¾ (nice set) • Pacific Chop Saw • Homelite Super Z Chainsaw • Stihl 064 AV • Rockwell Mitre Saw • Complete Hausfield Air Compressor • Sioux Electric Impact Wrench • MW ½ inch Drill • Solvent Tank • Clarke Turbo Weld 100 EN Wire Feed • 225 amp Battery Charger • Bolt Bin w/Bolts • Military Bolt Bin w/Drawers • Delta Industrial 3600 PSI Pressure Washer w/Honda • Tractor Sleeve Puller with several plates • Walker Floor Jack • Transmission Jack • 12 ton Bearing Press • B&D Valve Refacer • Ammco Cylinder Hone • B&D Seat Grinder • Bottle Jacks • 5 inch Bench Vice • Rigid Pipe Threaders • Several Auto & Tractor Manuals • Paint Gun • Body Tools • Electric Soldering Gun • Sandblaster • Tire Tools • Bead Breakers • Shovels • Fence Stretchers • Gas Cans • Bars

MISCELLANEOUS

• Single Horse Trailer to restore • Sleeves & Pistons for 8N Ford Tractor • Heavy Duty JD Backhoe Bucket (loader) • Chevy 350 Heads & Parts • Deer Horns • Pickup Propane Unit • Case Industrial w/Hand Clutch • Steel Implement Wheels • Remnants of Wooden Wheel Wagon • Wheel Barrow • Yard Equipment • 15 & 16 inch Tires • various Implement Tires • 26 inch, 30 inch Tractor Tires • Several Old Truck Tires 750 & 825x20 • (4) Heavy Duty 16 inch Pickup Chains • Trailer House Axle • Craftsman 2 stage Snow Blowers • Yard Lawn Mower • Steel Posts • Side Tool Box • Starters • Generators • Hydraulic Cylinders • PLUS MUCH MORE

OWNER: BOB & BETTY SCHNAIBLE - (home) 605-892-2312 (cell) 605-210-2412

AUCTIONEERS NOTE: Bob is retiring & cleaning the shop & selling his life treasures, some he’s keeping (Betty). Plan to be with us on the 13th of May. TERMS: CASH OR BANKABLE CHECK **NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS --- Sale Conducted by --

MILLS AUCTION SERVICE

BOX 128 BOYES, MT 59316

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

Gloves may help prevent Parkinson’s

By Cheryl Alberts, Pesticide Safety Education Program, IANR News Good doses of caution and prevention can help keep agricultural producers safer from acute injuries and chronic diseases, said a Nebraska Extension educator.

Clyde Ogg said acute injuries are those happening immediately – from an overturned tractor, for example. Chronic diseases occur over a longer period of time -- Parkinson’s, a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system -- is an example. One major study links Parkinson’s with using certain pesticides.

The Agricultural Health Study (AHS) has involved more than 89,000 farmers and their spouses since 1993.

“The AHS is the health benchmark of agricultural pesticide applicators, and continues to release information on new health study updates,” said Ogg, who heads the Pesticide Safety Education Program at UNL. In 2011 AHS researchers reported that study participants who used the herbicide paraquat or insecticide rotenone were twice as likely to develop Parkinson’s as were people who didn’t.

A key to pesticide safety is literally in the palm of your hand: wearing proper gloves.

A 2015 AHS study update reports wearing chemicalresistant gloves and changing clothes after using pesticides may help prevent Parkinson’s. Without gloves, the study showed that Parkinson’s was associated with using paraquat or the insecticide permethrin. Parkinson’s was not associated with applicators who regularly wore gloves.

All gloves, Ogg noted, are not the same. And, gloves are only one part of personal protective equipment (PPE) required by the pesticide label for handlers and applicators to protect themselves.

At minimum PPE calls for gloves, long pants, longsleeved shirt, shoes and socks. So how do you know what else to wear, such as goggles, respirators and aprons? (http:// extensionpubs.unl.edu/publication/9000016362223/protective-clothing-and-equipment-for-pesticide-applicators/) “The label tells all,” Ogg said. The pesticide label is a legal document that tells all about the details of using a particular product, including gloves and other PPE. Chemicalresistant gloves, for example, are made of barrier laminate, butyl rubber, nitrile rubber, neoprene rubber, natural rubber, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or Viton.

Ogg urges people handling pesticides to note these safety factors: • Water-resistant is not chemical-resistant, and typical household, cotton and leather gloves should never be used for protection from pesticides.

• Never re-use any disposable, one-time use gloves or other PPE. Glove length, such as elbow-length, also may be specified on the product label.

• Chemical-resistant gloves for use with pesticides are unlined, to prevent the lining from absorbing any pesticide and transferring it to the wearer’s skin.

• When removing gloves, first wash thoroughly with soap and water. Carefully remove gloves without touching skin or the glove’s interior.

Pesticide product labels undergo scheduled reevaluations, and can be changed at any time – even within a season -- due to new research and/or regulatory requirements.

“That’s why it’s imperative to read the entire label every time you purchase a pesticide product,” Ogg said. “Always follow label directions.”

In February 2017 the AHS also reported that farm workers who have a high pesticide exposure event – such as a spill – are more likely to experience molecular changes on DNA that may lead to certain cancers.

Other AHS studies are ongoing with pesticides and potential memory loss and kidney disease.

The Agricultural Health Study is a prospective study of cancer and other health outcomes in a cohort of licensed pesticide applicators and their spouses from Iowa and North Carolina. The AHS began in 1993 with the goal of answering important questions about how agricultural, lifestyle and genetic factors affect the health of farming populations. The study is a collaborative effort involving investigators from the National Cancer Institute and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

More than 89,000 farmers and their spouses in Iowa and North Carolina have been involved in the AHS since 1993 https://aghealth.nih.gov/.

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By Bruce Auchly, Fish Wildlife and Parks Fish, Wildlife and Parks annual statewide auction of confiscated trophies, hides and horns will be in Great Falls this year.

The auction will take place May 20, with registration and preview of the items at 10 a.m. followed by the auction at 11 a.m., at the FWP Region 4 headquarters, 4600 Giant Springs Road, Great Falls, Monatna.

Auction items include carcasses and hides of black bears, otters, mountain lions and bobcats; elk and deer antlers; and bighorn sheep and antelope horns.

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Program will help science teachers with water system literacy

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By Bruce Auchly, Fish, Wildlife and Parks Fish, Wildlife and Parks will offer four presentations in May on staying safe in bear country.

The evening programs are geared to those who trail run or mountain bike.

Hike or backpack. Camp, hunt or fish. Float or trail ride. The programs will take place: 6-8 p.m., May 8, Comfort Inn, 455 McKinley Ave., Shelby, Montana.

6-8 p.m., May 9, Civic Center, 514 Montana St., Valier, Montana.

6-8 p.m., May 16, Pondera Shooting Sports Building, 972 Granite St., Conrad, Montana 6-8 p.m., May 25, Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, Great Falls, Montana The programs will focus on the latest in bear awareness, including new state-of-the-art bear safety products and the latest research on defense against bear attacks.

Plus, there will be a hands-on instruction on how to use bear spray.

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LEAD fellowship applications available for group 37

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News Fellowship applications for Nebraska LEAD (Leadership Education/Action Development) group 37 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, Nebraska’s 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.

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To request an application, email Kimberly Braaten at kbraaten2@unl.edu. Requests can also be sent to 104 ACB, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 68583-0940. Applications are due by June 15.

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Nebraska part of initiative to improve cover crops

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) is part of a $6.6 million research initiative to promote soil health through the development and adoption of new cover crops across the United States. The initiative was launched March 22 by the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research and The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, which is the lead institution.

The initiative, made possible by a $2.2 million grant from FFAR, will bring together representatives from the seed industry, the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service and Natural Resources Conservation Service, a producer network and multiple land-grant universities including Nebraska.

Cover crop is a term applied to a number of plant species that farmers, ranchers and landowners may plant to help manage soil erosion and fertility, preserve moisture content, and control weeds and diseases. The focus of the initiative will be to identify cover crop germplasm with the greatest potential to improve soil health across a broad geographic area. Germplasm improvement will focus on species within three groups: small grains (wheat, rye, oat and triticale), annual legumes (hairy vetch, winter peas and clovers), and brassicas (turnips, radishes, kale and mustards).

“Once The Noble Foundation identifies superior germplasm of these cover crop species, the role of the trial site collaborators is to test their regional adaptation,” said John Guretzky, associate professor in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture and co-leader of the project.

“We’ll be evaluating the germplasm to see how it performs in different environments.”

Nebraska will be the Northern Plains trial site for the cover crop evaluations. Trials will also be conducted in Maryland for the Northeast, North Carolina for the Southeast, Oklahoma for the Southern Plains and Missouri for the Midwest.

“These sites have experience in cover crop evaluation and will allow us to effectively screen each species and variety for its effectiveness, its role with other crop mixes and its range of adaptation,” said Twain Butler, Noble Foundation research agronomist and project manager. “These sites will also illustrate the use and effectiveness of cover crops for the purpose of sharing our findings with agricultural producers.”

The project is not limited to traditional breeding and evaluation. Engaging both producers and industry, researchers will also seek to identify and introduce key traits that can improve crop performance and soil enhancement. Additionally, scientists at the Noble Foundation will utilize advanced breeding techniques – which have traditionally been limited in application to high-value, row-crops – to bring new and value-added characteristics to cover crops.

The short-term goals of the research are to identify the best cover crop species and varieties currently available through evaluation and screening, promote them to farmers and ranchers, and increase effective options within the marketplace.

“I expect that this project will generate a lot of performance data for producers, which should lead to better adoption of the new cover crop varieties,” Guretzky said.

Researchers from this project will share results with the public through national meetings and peer-reviewed publications. Certain outcomes, including molecular markers, will be made available through publication and publicly accessible databases.

Hunter Education Class offered

A second Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Hunter Education online adult field course has been set for the Glasgow Montana area. The course will be held on Sunday, May 14, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Quonset building at FWP Region 6 Headquarters in Glasgow.

For the online field course, adults must pass the online hunter education course and receive a Field Day Qualifier Certificate. This Field Day Qualifier Certificate and a picture ID are necessary to obtain entrance into the field course.

This will be the last course before the June 1 drawing deadline for antlerless deer, antlerless elk, and antelope. To register and learn more about the hunter education class offered, please go to the FWP website at www.fwp.mt.gov and look under the Education” tab. If there are any questions, please call course instructor Marc Kloker at 406-480-9234.

Ag producers dress for success

By Cheryl Alberts, Pesticide Safety Education Program, IANR News gets into the eyes, wash with water immePersonal protective equipment (PPE) is diately. a real safety net to protecting your nose, When in use, wash gloves, goggles and throat, skin, eyes and lungs from pesticides, other protective wear daily. said a Nebraska Extension educator.

At the end of the day, leave shoes and Clyde Ogg said at minimum, PPE is boots at the door, so you don’t track pestigloves, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, shoes cide residues into the house. Remove clothand socks. PPE may also call for goggles ing immediately and keep separate from or face shield, respirator and chemicalthe family wash. Wash in the hottest water resistant apron. available and the greatest volume available.

The PPE to wear for each product and Run washer on empty with hot water after situation is stated on the pesticide label. The laundering clothing, to remove any residues. label also includes first aid, entry restricLine dry clothing to further break down any tions, directions for use, protecting others residue particles. and protecting the environment.

Ongoing research can reveal new health effects from pesticide products, and those health effects are reflected in new handling and PPE requirements, Ogg said.

“These are real hazards so it really is important to pay attention,” he said.

Even if using products you’ve used before, read the labels each time you buy them.

“Formulation type, application equipment type and other factors may change – even within a season -- and therefore affect the recommended PPE,” Ogg added.

Read the labels even for the same brand of different pesticides. A liquid formulation and a dry formulation may require different PPE. And, a liquid formulation may require a different PPE when applied with a handheld vs a mechanized sprayer. PPE may differ depending on who is handling the product. The sample label for mixer-loaders, for example, states to wear a face shield, chemical-resistant apron, unlined chemicalresistant gloves, protective eyewear, NIOSH-approved respirator and face shield, in addition to long pants, long-sleeved shirt, shoes and socks.

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Combining ear tags, implants stimulates cattle growth

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension A Kansas State University study has shown that cattle producers can improve their profits and add another layer of safety for their herds by using ear tags in combination with growth implants.

Beef cattle specialist Dale Blasi said using the two treatments reduces horn flies, a nuisance that costs the U.S livestock industry approximately $1 billion in losses each year, according to a recent study from Oklahoma State University.

The Kansas State University study showed that when using the two treatments separately in stocker cattle grazing for 90 days, those animals increased live weight gain by 15 or 16 pounds.

But when the treatments were used together, “our gains were incredible,” Blasi said.

“We were picking up 30 or 40 pounds of live animal gain relative to doing one or the other alone.”

Though the actual benefit to producers’ profits will vary, at a price of 70-80 cents per pound, Blasi said the added value could be about $25. “And after you remove the cost of the products, you’re still several dollars ahead.”

Growth implants are used in beef production systems throughout the United States to increase growth efficiency and stimulate the development of lean muscle.

The university’s work was a follow-up to an earlier study in which researchers looked at the effectiveness of ear tags in reducing horn flies, which slow cattle’s growth due the stress and resulting energy loss they cause.

Blasi said the university’s newer research paired growth implants with either the ear tag or an injectable dewormer to see what the potential response would be.

Ear tags contain insecticides that reduce the fly populations and allow the cows to graze stress-free. The Kansas State study showed that cattle with one ear tag gain an additional nine pounds of live weight, and those with two ear tags gained 12 pounds.

A separate study tested the use of growth implants in combination with an injectable dewormer called Long Range, a product that was not known previously to be a deterrent to flies. Blasi and his colleagues used a digital camera and software to count horn flies in a field where cattle were grazing.

“What we observed was a significant decline in the number of flies compared to another product,” he said. “There was a dramatic difference.”

The injectable dewormer provided about 10 weeks of control for horn flies, and a single ear tag provides about eight weeks of protection.

The research was presented recently at Kansas State University’s Cattlemen’s Day and is available online at http:// www.asi.k-state.edu/research-and-extension/beef/researchand-extension/2017CattlemensDay-2-24-2017.pdf.

K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

2017 SuperTag chances are on sale now

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Montana’s SuperTag chances for the hunt of a lifetime are on sale.

Hunters can win the SuperTag drawing by purchasing one or more $5 SuperTag chances for the fall 2017 hunting season.

Eight SuperTag hunt licenses are offered—moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat, elk, deer, antelope, mountain lion and bison. Winners may hunt any district open to the species for which they won a tag.

SuperTags are available at all FWP offices, license providers, or online at fwp.mt.gov. Click “Montana’s SuperTag” (http://fwp.mt.gov/hunting/licenses/all/supertag.html).

SuperTags can be purchased using FWP’s online licensing service (https://app.mt.gov/als/index/index.html). A 2017 conservation license is needed to purchase a SuperTag. Proceeds from SuperTag sales go to enhance hunting access and enforcement.

MSU students train wild mustangs for Montana nonprofit that helps veterans

By Jessianne Wright for MSU News Service to overcome their difficulties and replace Nine wild mustangs stepped foot onto devastating memories with positive ones.

Montana State University’s Agricultural A handful of MSU students, with the help Research and Teaching Farm on January of local trainers and volunteers, assisted 3. They came to MSU virtually untouched, in gentling and training the adopted wild hailing from Bureau of Land Management horses over the course of nearly 90 days as facilities in Burns, Oregon, then were adthe first step in helping these horses transiopted by the Montana nonprofit, Heroes and tion into a life of mountain adventure. The Horses, to ultimately be used for therapeutic horses, gelded males ranging from 2 to 6 mountain pack trips with combat veterans. years old, left MSU on March 28, headed Heroes and Horses is a program that to Arizona to begin the second phase of uses horses and the remote wilderness to their training. challenge and inspire combat veterans suf“The horses trained by MSU students, fering from post-traumatic stress disorder. faculty and staff will ultimately serve as The veterans learn horsemanship skills and tools to teach military veterans new skills wilderness survival, then embark on progressive, multi-day horse pack trips in order CONTINUED ON PAGE A16

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to start a post-military life,” said Dr. Shannon Moreaux, DVM and an associate professor of equine science in MSU’s Department of Animal and Range Sciences in the College of Agriculture.

“By using BLM feral horses for this service learning project, we are also providing a far-reaching service,” Moreaux said. “The horses will be uniquely repurposed and will have a better life than living in a long-term holding facility; we will have provided a significant amount of publicity for the BLM Wild Horse adoption program. And, ultimately, we save taxpayer money while helping to protect sensitive ecosystems from overpopulation.”

Professional trainers, including renowned horse trainer Buck Brannaman, along with his proteges Isaac Johnson, Noah Cornish, Wesley Fazari and Jon Ensign, began the gentling process, taking about a week to work with the mustangs upon arrival at MSU. During this initial phase, five horses were paired with volunteer students based on horse temperament and student experience, while the remaining horses continued their training under MSU equine faculty, staff and volunteers.

Each of the students selected to work with a mustang had prior horse-training experience, having taken MSU’s colt-starting class as part of their equine science studies.

However, this was the first time several of the students had worked with mustangs.

Andrew Couch, a sophomore from Gardiner majoring in animal science and livestock management, said this was the first time he had worked with mustangs under guidance, learning how to prepare a horse for future situations.

Students worked with the horses for four hours, six days a week, beginning at 6 a.m. at MSU’s Bob Miller Pavilion, teaching the horses to stand quietly, accept a saddle

and bit and respond softly to leg and bit pressure.

As the horses progressed, the students were also able to take them off campus to expose them to new surroundings, as well as varied terrain, said Stefanie Herrera of Helena, a 2016 fall graduate of the Department of Ecology in MSU’s College of Letters and Science After graduating in December, Herrera began volunteering for the MSU Horsemen’s Club and was one of the students asked to work with the mustangs.

“Horses will show where the challenges are for veterans,” Herrera said, speaking on the connection between horse and rider. “If (a veteran) is angry or closed off, the horse will show it. This is (the horse’s) job. The horse has to be able to help that veteran out.

Heroes and Horses is giving these horses and these people a purpose.”

Herrera added that the horses are rehabilitation horses as much as they are packand-saddle horses.

“I believe in the Heroes and Horses program,” Moreaux said. “It is important we honor the men and women who have suffered in foreign wars by ensuring they can reintegrate into a nonmilitary society.”

And, Moreaux said, it is important for students to participate in these types of service learning opportunities.

“Service learning is an educational application that integrates knowledge transfer with a social need,” he said. “Service learning enriches the learning experience, teaches civic responsibility and strengthens communities.”

“It was a pretty neat experience,” Herrera said. “I learned a lot and it was very humbling to be able to work with something wild that puts that much trust in you. I’m quite happy I got to be a part of that, and impact a horse that will go on to affect so many lives.”

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Permitting process for training dogs in the open field

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By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks A permitting system is now available through Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) to allow people to train hunting dogs in open fields and in proximity to wild nesting birds.

Montana law prohibits the training of hunting dogs within one mile of nesting birds, wildlife management areas or game preserve without a permit. However, until now no clear permitting process was in place.

“Hopefully this permitting process will provide clarity for people looking to train their bird dogs around wild birds,” said Ken McDonald, FWP wildlife division administrator.

In recent years, dog trainers have come to Montana to train their hunting dogs in the open field. These trainers are often working with dozens of dogs and are in the field at a time that can be problematic for gamebirds – when hen birds are raising their broods.

Flushing coveys of young birds can break up family groups, which can impact bird survival rates and push birds out of their preferred habitat.

The permitting process isn’t intended to prohibit trainers from obtaining pen-raised birds for training purposes.

That practice has a separate permitting process. This process will help ensure people looking to train dogs in Montana have a clear way to obtain the appropriate permit.

Once submitted, the application will be reviewed by FWP’s regional staff, who will ensure the proposed training area isn’t a place where game birds could reasonably establish a nest. The permit holder will need to get permission from private landowners or other land management agencies, if necessary.

If you are interested in training a hunting dog in the open field, the permit is free and the application can be printed from the FWP website at fwp.mt.gov. Click on Fish and Wildlife, then licenses, then Wildlife Possession. Permits can also be obtained through FWP regional offices.

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MSU Western Triangle Ag Research Center Develops Trap Crops for Wireworms

By Drs. Gadi V.P. Reddy and Govinda Shrestha, Montana State University-Bozeman, Department of Research Centers, Western Triangle Ag Research Center, Conrad, MT Wireworms, the larvae of click beetles, are significant economic soil-dwelling pests in temperate and subtropical areas of the world. Larvae can be recognized in agriculture crops soil by their body structure and color. They are slender, with hard, smooth and jointed bodies, and often reddish-brown in color. However, larvae can be also yellow or white in color as well.

Regarding this insect pest life-cycle, overwintered adult click beetles usually emerge from soil in the spring, from late April to early May. Oviposition activity typically begin between late May and early June. Each female lays 200- 400 eggs by depositing on the soil surface down to a depth of nearly six inches. From three to seven weeks, the larvae hatch and spend several years feeding on roots and germinating seeds and moving up and down in the soil profile based on climatic conditions.

Dr. Reddy and his team members previous research (2014. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology 120: 43–49) showed that Hypnoidus bicolor and Limonius californicus are two major wireworm species (Figure 1) damaging to spring wheat, particularly in the Golden Triangle, an important cerealgrowing region in Montana. This research work was carried out in collaboration with Dr. Stefan T. Jaronski, Research Entomologist at USDA-ARS, Sidney, Montana. In addition, three insect pathogenic fungi (Metarhizium brunneum F52 (formerly M. anisopliae F52), Beauveria bassiana GHA, and Metarhizium robertsii DWR 346) when applied as granules in furrow or as soil drenches, were more effective than when used as seed-coating treatments for wireworm control, and provided an efficacy comparable or superior to imidacloprid.

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Figure 1: Wireworm species common in Golden Triangle area of Montana

Within a last five to ten years, wireworm’s management have become an increasing problem, particularly for spring wheat crop production in Golden Triangle area of Montana. Wireworm damages to spring wheat has been shown to inflict significant losses in crop yield, quality and marketability. They cause damage in seeds, root, stems or other plant parts by feeding, chewing, or drilling into below-ground plant tissues and structures, thereby enhancing plant diseases, stopping plant growth or killing plants completely. Wireworms also attack on stems later in the growing season that can stimulate excessive tillering and inhibit wheat head formation. Wireworm injury can cause wilting, stunting, thinning, delay in plant maturation, and seedling death, which leads to yield reduction and affects crop value. When wireworm populations are extremely high, entire fields may be lost. In many fields, wireworm infestation results in an uneven plant stand, which allows weeds to outcompete the crop using up available moisture and preventing or

lessening the normal tillering of adjacent uninjured plants.

Because of wireworms’ hidden nature as it lives in soil, control of this insect pest has been very difficult. Montana farmers have tended to control wireworms primarily with insecticides.. Beginning in the 1950s, wireworm populations were suppressed by conventional insecticides, such as Lindane, to a low pest status for nearly 40 years. The resurgence of wireworms in United States including Montana is rampant in recent years as because of the recent removal of conventional insecticides that were used to control them.

The current wireworms management practice relies mainly on the use of chemical-neonicotinoids (imidacloprid, principally), used as seed treatments, to provide seed and foliar protection for several weeks after planting. Neonicotinoids are widely used for control for many crop pests due to the low rates required and the compounds’ long residual activity. However, some neonicotinoids have been also found to have adverse effects to the environment, especially on pollinators and other beneficial insects.

For this reason, there is a need to develop other alternative control options such as a trap crop that are safe to environment and humans.

Trap cropping is a method, in which a crop that is more attractive to a pest is planted either before or alongside the main crop. Trap crops can be used to simply lure pests away from main crops, or they can be used in association with toxic agents (biological or chemical) to attract-and-kill pests in a number of imaginative ways. If a trap crop can be found to distract the pests at least during the sensitive growth periods of the main crop, sustainable and long-term pest management solutions can be achieved.

Montana Wheat and Barley Committee has been funding the project dealing in developing trap crops for wireworms at Western Triangle Ag Research Center in Conrad. Dr. Reddy, who is the principle investigator for this project, says this project has been funded since 2014 and includes researching various techniques in developing trap crops for wireworms. Dr. Reddy hired Ashish Adhikari who worked on this project as a graduate student for his master program. In this study, we examined the effect of seven trap crops: pea, lentil, canola, corn, durum, barley and wheat, for their attractiveness to wireworms compared to spring wheat. Experimental plots were located in two commercial grain fields in Valier and Ledger, Montana, USA and the trials took place from May to August in 2015 and 2016. Wheat plants damaged by wireworms were recorded and their relative locations in wheat rows and adjacent trap crop rows within a plot was determined using destructive soil samples (procedure that causes a permanent change to a specimen).

In 2016, variable row spacing (0.25, 0.5, 0.75 and 1 m) between the trap crops (pea and lentil) and wheat was assessed. Shade house bioassays were conducted using potted pea, lentil and wheat plants to support field trial results. For bioassay studies, Limonius californicus larvae, released at the center of each pot were sampled four and 10 days after sowing.

Interestingly, the two years studies clearly indicate that wheat intercropped with pea and lentil had significantly fewer damaged wheat plants. In addition, wireworm numCONTINUED ON PAGE A19

MSU Western Triangle Ag Research Center Develops Trap Crops for Wireworms

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bers were found lower in wheat intercropped with pea compared to the control for both locations and years. Shade house results corresponded with field results, with more wireworms collected from pea and lentil than wheat. In the spacing trials, wheat plant counts were also significantly higher when paired with pea and lentil, particularly at 0.5 m spacing. Regardless of inter-row spacing, significantly fewer wireworms were associated with wheat when intercropped with pea and lentil trap crops. This work has been accepted for publication in an International Journal, Arthropod-Plant Interactions. These results are very promising and can be used in management for wireworms in Golden Triangle area of Montana.

Dr. Reddy has hired Dr. Anamika Sharma as a postdoctoral researcher to continue the research work with trap crops.

During the summer months, this researcher will be performing the field experiments on the effect of seeding density of wheat, peas and lentils against wireworms in Ledger and Valier (Montana). The seeding densities will be 0, 11, 22, 28/ sq. ft for wheat; 0, 4, 8, 14 per sq. ft/peas, and 0, 6, 12, 18/ sq. ft for lentils. Thanks to the four Pondera County producers who have provided plots for our experiments. Without cooperators help this project would not have been successful. ##### To get rid of bugs that are harming your houseplants, place the entire plant (pot and all) in a clear, plastic dry-cleaning bag. Throw several mothballs in with it, and tie a knot at the top. The sun will still get through, but the bugs will die after a week in seclusion with the mothballs. ##### If you can’t escape static electricity on your carpet, here’s an easy fix. Mix 3 cups water with 1/2 cup liquid fabric softener, put it in a spray bottle, and apply to your carpet.

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Soil health workshops

Soil health workshops will be offered in Pondera and Glacier Counties for producers, agronomists, seed dealers, and anyone interested in improving soil health. The first tour titled, “Your Below Ground Livestock” to be held June 1314, 2017 starting with registration at 8AM at Norley Hall, 400 North Virginia, Conrad, MT. This will be followed by a range workshop and tour sponsored by the Blackfeet Natural Resources Conservation District (BNRCD) and the Blackfeet Tribe, “A Range Ramble” on June 15-16, 2017 in Browning, MT. The featured speakers at both events will be Dr. Ray Ward, owner and founder of Ward Laboratories out of Kearney, Nebraska and Marlon Winger, NRCS Soil Health Specialist for MT, WY, and ID. Dr. Ray Ward, PH.D founded Ward Laboratories in 1983. Ray has a B.S and M.S Soil Science degrees from University of Nebraska, Lincoln. He has a Plant Science Ph.D. from South Dakota State University. Ray will be present both days to explain the Phospholipid Fatty Acid (PLFA) Soil Microbial Analysis, the Soil Health Nutrient tool and will talk about nutrient cycling. Dr. Ward will use data collected from the Golden Triangle area to talk demonstrate his experience and expertise in explain soil health and how it applies to Montana producers.

Marlon Winger earned his MS and BS degrees at Utah State University in Plant Science. He grew up on a family owned dairy farm in Dayton, Idaho, where he found his passion for life (agriculture.) He worked as a County Agricultural Agent for Utah State University Extension service for nine years in Price, Utah. He has been working for the USDA– Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for about 10 years, as an area agronomist in Northern Utah and State Agronomist in Idaho, and currently serves as the Regional Soil Health Specialist for MT, WY, and Idaho.

Marlon and his family live on a ranchette in Casper, WY where the family raises pasture sheep, hogs, a few calves and a large garden. You will listen to Marlon explain the principles of soil health through his personal experiences and his love for agriculture.

On June 13th, the tour will visit four locations that have utilized cover crops for the last four years as part of a multicounty demonstration project. You will hear from three local farmers who will talk about how they are incorporating cover crops into their rotations. Dr. Ray Ward and Marlon Winger will be on site to explain data collected from the sites over the last four years. The tests utilized for the sites are a standard soil test, the Phospholipid Fatty Acid (PLFA) test and the Haney Soil Health Test. Participants will be able to visit with the featured speakers about soil moisture data collected from the sites before and after the cover crops were grown.

The day will wrap-up back at Norley hall with a social, silent auction, and catered dinner.

On June 14th, participants will head east to visit a farm that has incorporated cover crops and expired CRP acres into a grazing rotation. The farm also incorporates pulse crops into their cropping system. Participants will also see bale grazing first hand and visit with Rick Caquelin, NRCS Area Rangeland Management Specialist, about bale grazing and summer and winter grazing systems. Rick has firsthand experience implementing a flexible, fast move grazing plan with an emphasis on allowing plant recover.

For additional information or to register for the Your Below Ground Livestock Tour, please contact Lorrie Grosfield, PCCD District Administrator at (406)278-7611 or by email: Lorrie.Grosfield@mt.nacdnet.net The cost to register for this two day event is $50/person or $35/day or $150 for a farm or ranch family up to 4 people. Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are also available for this event; please contact Lorrie Grosfield for more information.

On June 15th, in Browning, MT a tour will begin with registration at 8:30 AM at the Blackfeet Community College. In the morning participants will hear featured speakers Marlon Winger, Dr. Ray Ward, and Rick Caquelin speak about soil health related to hayland rotations, nutrient cycling, and how to utilize soil testing techniques to improve soil health while improving management. In the afternoon, the tour will move outdoors to a rangeland site to see monitoring techniques and discuss management strategies related to grazing native rangeland. The day will wrap up at the Blackfeet Community College with a roundtable discuss and a catered dinner.

On June 16, the day will start with an overview of the Noxious Weed project on the Blackfeet Reservation. Producers will have the ability to earn pesticide applicator credits to attend an equipment calibration and proper application seminar. The group will then head to the Boarding School and visit an insectary, learn about biological control measures and how to monitor weed control efforts. The group CONTINUED ON PAGE A21

By Mary Lou Peter and Jason Hackett, K-State Research and Extension The results are in: The No. 1 wheat planted in Kansas for the fifth consecutive year is Everest, a variety developed by Kansas State University. A total of 9.6 percent of the state’s 2017 wheat crop was planted with Everest seed. The variety, T158 was the second most popular and Winterhawk was third.

The results were announced March 1 in a U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service report.

Everest was the most popular variety in the eastern twothirds of the state. It typically yields well and is more resistant to barley yellow dwarf and Fusarium head scab than some others, said Allan Fritz, the K-State wheat breeder who developed Everest. It also offers resistance to Hessian fly and leaf rust.

At 9.6 percent of the wheat seeded in Kansas, the variety has slipped from the 2016 tally of 12.2 percent and 2015 when 15.8 percent of the Kansas wheat crop was seeded with Everest.

Everest was first released in 2009, and to have so many years of successful use is almost unheard of, according to Gary Pierzynski, professor and department head of the Department of Agronomy at K-State. Wheat varieties don’t typically last that long because their resistance to disease breaks down and they have to be replaced continually.

“We wouldn’t expect Everest to remain the top variety for an extended period, but we’re confident what we’ve released recently will be tops in a couple years’ time,” Pierzynski said.

Everest was named for the northeast Kansas community in Brown County of the same name. The name was chosen as an indication the variety is well adapted to eastern Kansas and to recognize the John Bunck family for their contributions to the Kansas wheat industry and the K-State wheat breeding program.

K-State released two new varieties in 2016 – Larry and Zenda.

“Larry is broadly adapted with excellent yield potential and good resistance to stripe rust,” Fritz said, although it is susceptible to leaf rust. It is named after a longtime member of the K-State wheat breeding team, Larry Patton.

“Zenda, which is half Everest by pedigree, is intended as an Everest replacement as it has a similar level of resistance to Fusarium head scab with good stripe-rust resistance and moderate resistance to leaf rust,” Fritz said. While it is not as resistant to barley yellow dwarf as Everest, it is comparable to most other varieties for that trait.

Zenda, named for a town of that name in Kingman County, is a couple of days later to head than Everest.

More information about the K-State-developed varieties Larry and Zenda is available at the Kansas Wheat Alliance website at http://kswheatalliance.org/.

K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide.

Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

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will then travel to a rangeland site to discuss Knapweed and Leafy Spurge control and visit with a local producers on their efforts to control noxious weeds.

For additional information contact Donna Rutherford at dona.rutherford1@gmail.com or Loren Bird Rattler at lbirdrattler@blackfeetnation.com or Anne Stephens at anne. stephens@mt.usda.gov.

Both workshops are sponsored by Pondera, Glacier, Toole and Liberty County Conservation District, Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), the MT Soil and Water Conservation Society, (SWCS), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Montana Salinity Control (MSCA) and the MSU Extension, Blackfeet Tribe, Blackfeet Tribal ARMP and the Blackfeet Natural Resources Conservation District (BNRCD). The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides reasonable accommodations for all persons to participate in NRCS programs and activities. If you require special accommodations, please contact Stacy Eneboe at (406)278-7611 or Anne Stephens at (406)338-3153.

Visit mtswcs.org for registration forms or for more information on both events.

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ISU extension climatologist speaks at Nebraska

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By Natalie Jones, Student Reporter, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources According to Taylor, it is important to Elwynn Taylor, extension climatologist choose the insurance that is best for the at Iowa State University visited the Univergiven situation, whether that be insuring the sity of Nebraska—Lincoln on March 29 to Meets or acres based on proven yield or going with share his analysis of weather influence on exceed OEM Tractor and combine the country average. Additionally, producthe Midwest. He spoke about how to use Billings Farm & Ranch Supply ers can consult the “risk wheel” to calculate weather and climate data to market crops (406) 652-1125 800-775-1540 how the amount of profit at risk to sell. For and manage agricultural production risk.

8924 S. Frontage Rd example, if there’s a 60 percent chance it’ll Taylor began his career as a meteorolobe a lower price, sell 60 percent of it. gist with the National Weather Service in Taylor is widely recognized for his clear Alabama. He was educated in botany at explanations of the complexities of longUtah State University and completed his term weather variability. He has published doctoral studies at Washington University FARM & RANCH EQUIPMENT FOR SALE more than 200 articles reporting his research in St. Louis in 1970, before moving to Iowa John Deere 4890 swather and 890 header...$20,000 on the impacts of weather conditions, and in 1979.

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25-year period of volatile yields. After studying tree rings, Taylor found he exact pattern of 18 consistent followed by 25 years of volatile tree growth. He went as far back into history as he could go – that took him all the C023496 80071348 X602680 way back to the year 1200.

Taylor’s analysis shows that across the Corn Belt, there is double the amount of rainy days, and 20 percent more precipitation per year.

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MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT

White Field Boss tractor w/ Koyker 565 loader.

105 HP. (New clutch & tranny seals) International Farmall 1026 tractor w/ Farmhand loader. 126 HP, hydrostatic drive.

New Holland 1118 swather.

16-ft. header, 1374 hrs.

2015 New Holland Pro Cart 1225 rake.

12-wheel Vermeer 605 Series K round baler Ford 8N tractor 20-ft. 5/8 in. harrow Clark Model 903 6-bottom on-land plow John Deere EH1B1 16-ft. disk Brillion Model SS10 drill Slide-in 200 gallon pickup sprayer 2016 Husky YTHV46 46 in. deck. 6 hrs.

DUANE HUNT FARM & RANCH

LIQUIDATION AUCTION Saturday, May 20, 2017 10:00 A.M. • Polson, MT 33650 Hunt Lane in Polson, MT (from Hwy 93, just north of the Polson Brdge, turn west onto Tower Rd. Follow Tower Rd. to the base of the hill, where auction signs will be posted).

Preview: Thursday, May 18 & Friday, May 19, 9 am - 7 pm Auctioneer’s Note: Since turning 83 years old last month, Duane Hunt has decided it’s time to hang up the farming and ranching and go travel the county and enjoy life while he is still able.

He has not weakened the slightest with his age, as just this past winter he fed and calved-out nearly 100 mother cows. This auction will feature Duane’s farm equipment, vehicles, trailers, shop tools, horse tack, as well as some household items. Since this auction has many bigger items featured, we will more than likely be into the heat of the sale shortly after we crack open the gate.

Bring the family!

ATTACHMENTS

3pt. squeeze-type hyd. bale unroller Front-end bale spear 3pt. round bale feeder (spinner type) Finco ATV sprayer. 25 gallon Dearborn Model 19-60 loader Comer LF-190 3pt. post hole auger 3pt. two-wheel rake Superior 3pt. back blade.

6-ft.

Ford New Holland Model 1116BC Windrow Conditioner

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Tractors, Trucks, Trailers, Hay Equipment, ATV’s, Motorcycles, Shop Tools, Household & MORE!!!

Phone Bids Accepted

VEHICLES & TRAILERS

2006 4-Star aluminum stock trailer. 24-ft. 2 divider gates, 7-ft. wide 1995 Trailmann 24-ft. tandem axle gooseneck flatbed trailer, 8-ft. wide 1992 GMC Sierra SLE 1500, 5.7 liter V8, 205K miles, auto. 2WD 1993 GMC SLE 3/4 ton, auto, 6.5 turbo diesel.

253K miles

ATV’S & MOTORCYCLES

Arctic Cat Bearcat 454 4-wheeler. 4X4, 3200 miles Suzuki Quad Runner 250 4-wheeler. 4X2 2005 Suzuki Boulevard C50 motorcycle, full dress. 12K miles ATV Snowplow

POWER EQUIPMENT & SHOP TOOLS

Tool chest full of tools Large Green Field tap & die set Welding rod Battery chargers Oxi acetylene torch set, w/cart Lots of corded & cordless power tools: drills, grinders, skill saw, etc.

6 in. shop vice 5hp. gas motor air compressor. 85 lb DeWalt DG7000B gas generator, 389cc engine Husky 371XP chain saw Craftsman chainsaw w/case Hi-Lift jacks Several come-alongs Grease guns

Contact: Reed Tobol (406) 249-1767 or Jason Clinkenbeard (406) 239-3529 TACK & HARNESS

Court’s roping saddle 16 in. seat Roping saddle 15 in. seat J.W. Kirwan, Lusk, WY. riding saddle, 15 in. seat, matching saddle pockets Beaver Valley saddles, Denver 15 in. riding saddle Brand New Dakota roping saddle, 15 1/2 in. seat 3 Decker pack saddles Wooden pack boxes 1918 Hoyt J.J.M. leather flex tree pack saddle w/bottom dump paniers 3 Sets of collars 2 Sets of harness Several sets of canvas manties 3 sawbuck pack saddles Lots of misc. bits & headstalls Misc. breast collars Set of canvas paniers Misc. teamster equipment Lots of pack pads & blankets Saddle bags Saddle stands Leg ropes Halters Shoeing & grooming tools Trenton shoeing anvil

MISC. FARM & RANCH

Large Clipper baler belt lacer Paul calf scale (3) HW Brand round bale collapsible calf feeders Heavy-duty round bale feeder Several salt feeders Aluminum pickup tool boxes Behlen Country dog kennel panels. 10-ft.X6-ft. 10 Total, 8 sides, 2 gates Fencing materials Fill-Rite diesel slip tank, 200 gallon Aluminum ATV ramps Lots of hand tools: shovels, post hole diggers, sledge hammers, etc.

Building Materials: 22 sheets 1/2 in. plywood Wheel barrows Pull-behind lawn mower cart Saw horses Hydraulic bottle jacks Stock tanks Grain feeder, 12-ft.

Boxes of baling twine Jugs of herbicide Calf puller Over 50 railroad ties

CAMPING & RECREATION

Brand New 10X12 Canvas wall tent Ice fishing house Misc. ice fishing equipment (2) Like New Riley camp stove, complete w/oven & pipe Coleman cook stove Camp chairs Cots Sleeping pads Pup tents HOUSEHOLD Never-burned Kent house stove Dining tables Leather couch Chairs Beds Refrigerator/freezer

ANTIQUE & COLLECTABLE

Leather rivet set (2) Delaval cream separators Cast iron 300 lb. hanging scale Horse-drawn mower Misc. military surplus Vintage toys Several vintage McCulloch chain saws Cross-cut saws Wood snow skis Trunk Fishing creel Cream cans Wringer wash machine Hair-on tanned elk hide OUT BUILDINGS (2) 12X18 Miller sheds Chicken coop 8X10 Chicken coop 8X9 on skids

Go to www.riverswestauction.com for more info & photos

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Gunderson Herefords ~ Performance Tested ~ Polled & Horned 2-year old Hereford bulls for sale at the ranch Dale & Lanea Gunderson – Rudyard, Montana Phone 406-355-4212

Reminders for shed hunters

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks With the arrival of spring and melting snow, shed hunters take to the hills in search of cherished shed elk and deer antlers.

It’s become an annual ritual for many. Some seek a fun way to get out in the field and others hope to turn found antlers into profit.

And that can turn a walk in the woods into a competitive enterprise where some are apt to break the rules, or overlook the impact on wildlife, or potential dangers to themselves.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) reminds shed hunters that most Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) that provide important winter range sanctuary for elk are closed until noon on May 15.

Each year, a number of people can’t seem to resist the urge to get a jump on the rest of the crowd and access WMAs early and unlawfully.

It’s important to remember that WMAs provide vital, protected winter range for deer and elk. And this is the time of year these animals are the most stressed.

Also, shed hunters should stay alert and remember that most of Montana is bear country. It’s easy to get so focused on searching for sheds that one can forget to remain ever mindful of bears.

Shed hunters should be especially cautious when approaching carcasses and carry bear spray in a holster on their hip or across their chest. Be aware that bears may be looking for winterkill in the same area one looks for sheds.

Never try to haze a bear off a carcass.

More information about bear safety can be found on FWP’s Be Bear Aware website at fwp.mt.gov.

To find out when Montana’s 72 WMAs open visit FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov; then click WMA Open/Close Dates.

Recreationists seeking access to private land for any reason must ask first for permission.

US livestock slaughter February 2017

Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 3.94 billion pounds in February, up 1 percent from the 3.90 billion pounds produced in February 2016.

Beef production, at 1.93 billion pounds, was 3 percent 406-727-7153 above the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.37 mil“Partners in Production” lion head, up 3 percent from February 2016. The average live weight was down 12 pounds from the previous year, at 4181 North Park Trail - Great Falls 1,360 pounds.

Ken – 788-4588; Ed – 231-4254; Dwight – 231-4251; Veal production totaled 5.6 million pounds, 8 percent Emery – 868-7964 www.hovenequipment.com below February a year ago. Calf slaughter totaled 40,200 head, up 10 percent from February 2016. The average live USED SWATHERS weight was down 46 pounds from last year, at 241 pounds.

Massey Ferguson 9635 with 9175 rotary head.$74,900 2013 Massey 1375 15’3” cut............................ $26,900 Pork production totaled 1.99 billion pounds, down 1 MacDon M100 35-ft. D60S............................... $69,900 2012 Massey 1375 pull type rotary.................. $23,500 percent from the previous year. Hog slaughter totaled 9.37 MacDon 7000 with 30-ft. 960 header............... $27,900 million head, down 1 percent from February 2016. The average live weight was up 1 pound from the previous year, at 284 pounds.

Lamb and mutton production, at 11.2 million pounds, was down 11 percent from February 2016.

Sheep slaughter totaled 159,400 head, 9 percent below last year. The average live weight was 140 pounds, down 2 pounds from February a year ago.

January to February 2017 commercial red meat production was 8.2 billion Selling Pounds... Producing Tons pounds, up 3 percent from 2016.

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Prospect of China opening its doors to U.S. beef

By Mary Lou Peter, K-State Research and Extension It’s been nearly 14 years since China allowed sales of U.S. beef in that country, but that may be about to change.

And that’s very good news for the U.S. beef and cattle industry, according to a Kansas State University agricultural economist.

“As the most populated country in the world, with a large and growing middle-income class, gaining direct access to China is one of the most positive developments the U.S. beef industry could ask for,” said Glynn Tonsor, livestock marketing specialist with K-State Research and Extension, commenting on news (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/ articles/2017-04-10/expanded-u-s-beef-sales-to-china-a-bigprize-spicer-says) that a deal was struck between Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump in an April meeting.

China, however, agreed previously to end a ban on U.S. beef it had imposed in 2003, but conditions on opening that market have yet to be worked through. China, along with many other countries, imposed the ban in 2003 when a case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy, also called mad cow disease, was confirmed in a cow in the U.S. With a population of more than 1.3 billion people, China presents a huge potential market for U.S. beef. By comparison, the U.S. population is 324 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Over the past 10 years, Japan, with a population of 127 million, has been the biggest importer of U.S. beef.

Tonsor said he and other economists expect overall meat demand to grow at a faster rate outside the U.S. than inside the country. Given that, any and all developments such as this which increase viability of exporting U.S. beef are beneficial.

“While we live in an era of fairly widespread skepticism around the net benefits of global trade, it is important to recognize a key fact as a U.S. cattle producer: Any time you can sell your product to consumers who most value it, the higher the collective sales value of beef products (and the cattle they originate from) will be,” Tonsor said. “Gaining – and retaining – access to a larger set of candidate consumers is vital to the ability to accomplish this. This point is only reinforced when one appreciates the vast diversity of beef products that come from a sole animal and how this aligns with a corresponding assortment of consumers who most value each of those products.”

K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

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they work and to work where they live. If the scale of their farming is small enough, they like to work in the company of their children and with the help of their children. They love the measure of independence that farm life can still provide. I have an idea that a lot of farmers have gone to a lot of trouble merely to be self-employed to live at least a part of their lives without a boss.”

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Researchers recommend new feed-particle size analysis method

By Mary Lou Peter, K-State Research and Extension whether through a hammer mill or roller There’s a big difference between coarse mill to determine grain-particle size. grind and fine grind, and it’s not just in our The cost of the equipment needed to morning coffee. When it comes to grinding run such analyses, however, typically runs grain for livestock feed, especially swine, 2009 700 Ranger Crew 2012 Polaris RzR XP 900 $5,000 or more, he said, so most producers digestibility and efficiency are influenced by $5,990 $9,650 in Kansas send grain samples to commercial how large the grain particles are. Typically, laboratories or the K-State Swine Lab for the finer the grind the better —up to a point. w 2 0 1 1 Po l a ri s Ra nger 500, $4,999 analysis.

New research by Kansas State Univerw 2 0 1 2 Ho n d a Bi g R ed 700, $5,899 During the analysis process, grain samsity shows commercial laboratories and w 2 0 1 2 Ho n d a Fo reman, $3,440 ples go through a stack of sieves with coarse livestock producers who run their own w 2 0 1 2 Po l a ri s Ra nger 800 6x6, $7,950 w 2 0 1 4 Ho n d a Fo u rtrax R ancher, A T $4,399 sieves at the top. As a machine shakes and analyses on grain-particle size can reduce w 2 0 1 5 Ho n d a CRF450R , $4,999 taps, the grain works its way down through the time it takes to check a sample from 15 w 2 0 1 5 Ho n d a Fo u rtrax R ancher, $5,680 increasingly fine sieves, and ultimately to minutes down to 10 minutes and get the w 2 0 1 5 Ho n d a Pi o neer 500, $6,950 where the sieve opening is smaller than the same result by making a couple of changes w 2 0 1 6 Ho n d a Pi o neer 1000 D LX , $16,400 smallest particle. The small sieves get down to the process. w 2 0 1 6 Ho n d a Pi o neer 700, $11,500 to particles of about 53 microns.

“Grain accounts for a major component Stark outlined new recommendations and cost in livestock diets,” said Charles based on the research at the recent K-State Stark, associate professor in K-State’s Swine Day 2016 in Manhattan and in a Department of Grain Science and Industry. new publication, Evaluating Particle Size The particle size of ground grain influences of Feedstuffs (http://www.bookstore.ksre. feed digestibility, feed efficiency, how well We are always happy to discuss price and financing. ksu.edu/pubs/MF3342.pdf). it mixes and how well it can be pelleted, so Call John, Breck or Jeff.

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Duane & Tom Equall Machinery & Equipment Estate

Thurs., May 25, 2017 - 10 am Location: 296 W. Arrowcreek Road, Huntley, MT - From Billings, MT go east on Interstate 90 (towards Hardin) 13 miles to Arrow Creek exit No. 469, then north 1.8 miles to auction site.

TRACTORS

Allis Chalmers 8010, with Westendorf TA46A loader, diesel, 3-point, PTO, 3 remotes, 4WD 6169 hours, tires good.

1974 Big Bud 450, turned up to 525 Cummins engine, rebuilt transmission, rebuilt planetaries, tires very good.

Versatile 700, Cummins diesel engine, 9222 hours, good running condition.

Case 2290 diesel, 3-point, PTO, duals, 5998 hours.

Ford Major, diesel, 3 point, PTO. Old International tractor.

Versatile 700, runs, needs work.

Ford Major tractor- for parts.

TILLAGE AND HARVEST EQUIPMENT

Flexi-Coil 2320 air drill with FlexiCoil 5000 tiller, 48-ft., 1990’s.

Flexi-Coil 52-ft. lift wing tool bar with harrows.

Flexi-Coil 65 weed sprayer.

1996 John Deere 9600 combine.

Honey Bee 250 36-ft. header with transport.

Lode King 2 hopper slide in drill fill grain tank, 2 hydraulic augers.

Valmar 240 air grass seeder.

Nu-Bilt 1073 grain hopper.

Eversman 12-ft. tandem disc.

Rem 1026 grain vacuum, PTO drive.

24-ft. land roller.

Graham Hoeme 9-ft. tool bar, 3-point.

Set of 4 John Deere 9350 grain drills with transport, shovels, steel packers.

Gussamer 33’ lift wing tool bar with harrows.

John Deere 375 offset disc.

John Deere 7700 combine.

Eversman land leveler.

Set of 2 Melroe 282 grain drills with shovels.

Grain auger on wheels, 14”x 75’ with swing arm, hydraulic lift.

Sakundiak HD7-33 grain auger on wheels, gas engine.

Elevator on wheels.

MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT

Hydra-Mac Mitay Mac II skid steer, gas engine.

Rhino 3-point, hydraulic, tilt terrace blade.

Fertilizer broadcaster spreader, tandem axle, PTO drive.

Westendorf grapple.

Leon 10-ft. dozer blade.

Older grain cleaner with electric motor drive.

Owner: Duane and Tom Equall Estate TRUCKS

1990 Kenworth service truck, Eaton Fuller transmission, with tool boxes, Miller portable stick welder, power plant, large boom, fuel tank and pump, bumper vise, all in good using condition.

1976 Kenworth grain truck 3406B Cat engine, Fuller Road Ranger 13 speed, tandem axle with tag axle, 24-ft.Omaha Standard box and hoist, roll tarp, sells with Omaha Standard 18-ft. hopper bottom pup trailer. All in using condition. Good tires.

1962 Chevrolet 60 truck, tandem axle, 5 speed, with 2 speed rear axle, 22-ft. box and hoist.

1996 Ford F250 XLT power stroke diesel, 4WD, 4 speed, with overdrive, 158,632 miles.

Ford XLT F150 extended cab, gas engine, with camper shell.

1976 Ford F350 2WD, with 10-ft. steel flatbed, gas engine, standard transmission.

International R190 truck with 15ft. box van.

1979 Ford F250 XLT 4WD, supercab, auto transmission.

1986 Ford F250 XLT with slide in weed sprayer-gas engine- does not run.

HAYING MACHINERY

New Holland 1282 self propelled baler.

King Kutter 6-ft. rotary mower, 3-point, PTO. Hesston 6650 self propelled swather, diesel, 22-ft. draper head, 2462 hours, good tires.

3-point, 2 wheel windrow turning rake.

Hay moisture testers.

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250 gallon fuel tank.

Large selection of good used tires.

7-Kenworth sleepers.

Portable 4” hydraulic auger.

Pallet of cultivator spikes.

Assorted sprayer tanks.

1979 Dodge Jamboree motorhome.

2-Iron machinery wheels.

Several storage vans.

Van set up for chemicals with 100 gallon tank, mixing pump, etc Caterpillar D3100 generator.

Troy Bilt riding mower.

Honda Four Trax 300 4 wheeler.

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Oxy-acetylene welder, torch on cart.

Miller-Matic 251 gas wire feed welder.

Jet JMD-15 drill press.

Ammco brake lathe, accessories.

Bench grinder on stand.

Welding table with vise.

Wissota bench grinder.

Large assortment of welding rod.

Lincoln power grease gun.

Several Craftsman wrench sets.

Bench vise.

Numerous power tools, electric, rechargeable, and air.

Snap-On 15 drawer tool box full of tools.

Rem line 10 drawer tool box full of drill bits.

Set of Worksmith drill bits.

31/2 ton floor jack. Air bumper jack.

Lincoln Fleetwood 200 welder.

Numerous log chains. Pallet jacks.

Walker 2 ton floor jack.

Delco Versa 200 pressure washer.

Coats super twin air 705 tire changer.

Continental chain hoist on wheels, electric 4000#.

Valve spring compressors.

Floor jack.

Bottle jacks.

Large nut and bolt bins, full.

Compression testers.

Large selection of socket sets, numerous Craftsman.

Set of big sockets.

Craftsman impact socket sets.

Snap-On swivel sockets.

Brake shoe adjusters.

Snap ring pliers.

Numerous gear pullers.

Numerous C clamps.

Nut and bolt bins.

Several battery chargers.

Numerous hand tools.

Pipe wrenches.

Clutch alignment set.

Numerous deep sockets.

Kennedy 7 drawer tool box, full of tools.

Waterloo 8 drawer tool box full of tools.

Several micrometer calipers.

Numerous torque wrenches.

Air bearing packer.

Numerous vehicle and machinery manuals J.D., A.C., I.H., M.F., MM. Large anvil.

Medium size anvil.

Tap and die set.

Engine lift.

Pipe threader dies.

New fan belts and hoses.

Large assortment of parts, and supplies from former repair shop.

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2-wheel 8-ft. utility trailer.

Flying L 4-horse bumper pull trailer.

16-ft. tandem axle flatbed trailer.

Header transport trailer.

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Growth and drought response in plants

By Iowa State University of Science and Technology News Service energy and fight stress, but the genetic New research from an Iowa State Unimechanisms that guide those interactions versity (ISU) scientist identifies a gewere poorly understood. netic mechanism that governs growth and Yin is the corresponding author of a drought tolerance in plants, a development study published Friday in the peer-reviewed that could lead to better performing traits academic journal Nature Communications, in crops. which shows those interactions depend on Yanhai Yin, a professor of genetics, a pair of genes known as BES1 and RD26. development and cell biology and a Plant BES1 controls plant growth and is actiSciences Institute Faculty Scholar, said vated by the presence of a hormone called the biological processes that oversee plant brassinosteroid, according to the paper. growth and drought response often clash BES1 also influences thousands of the other with one another. Yin said scientists have genes, making it “an important switch” in long observed the tendency of plants to slow the overall functioning of a plant, Yin said. their growth in times of drought to conserve The gene known as RD26 is activated, on the other hand, when plants are challenged with drought stress, Yin said. This causes growth to slow and the plant to conserve energy.

The two pathways, BES1 and RD26, often inhibit one another, according to the study.

“The two responses seem to clash with one another, and under normal growing conditions, you don’t want the RD26 drought response to be active,” he said. “It’ll take further study to fully untangle how these two pathways interact.”

The research team used a model plant called Arabidopsis, a small flowering plant, for the study. The researchers conducted genetic testing of the plant, as well as genomic research and computational modeling to arrive at their conclusions.

The genomic studies and computational modeling were carried out by Patrick Schnable, a Distinguished Professor of Agronomy and director of the Plant Sciences Institute (http://plantsciences.iastate.edu) at Iowa State; Zhaohu Li of China Agricultural University and Maneesha Aluru and Srinivas Aluru at Georgia Tech University. More than 10 former and current ISU students performed the research over seven years.

“It’s definitely a team effort,” Yin said.

Yin said the Arabidopsis results likely apply in similar ways to major cash crops as well, meaning this research could help plant breeders develop varieties that feature improved stress tolerance. For instance, the brassinosteroid functions similarly in corn, he said.

“There’s strong reason to believe the same mechanisms carry over into other plants, including crops,” he said. “And we can use the knowledge to improve crop production in drought conditions.”

The research was supported by grants from the ISU Plant Sciences Institute and the National Science Foundation.

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Farm/ranch succession coordinator training set

By NDSU Extension Service More than 70 percent of U.S. farms are set to transition from one generation to another and 400 million-plus acres of farmland are expected to change hands during the next 15 years.

The families behind these farms will need professionals to help them make the transition. The North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service is training professionals to help these families.

“Due to the success of the Farm Succession Coordinator programs in North Dakota in August 2015 and June 2016, NDSU Extension is hosting another training,” says Crystal Schaunaman, an Extension agent in McIntosh County and one of the event’s coordinators.

The third training program will be held August 9-11 at the Career Academy on the Bismarck State College campus.

This training is offered specifically for agricultural professionals, service providers and organizational leaders who work with farmers and ranchers (owner and successor generations) on farm succession issues. These include attorneys, estate planners, accountants, tax planners, agricultural lenders, adult farm management instructors, financial advisers, retirement planners and anyone who will be working with farmers and ranchers as they transfer their business to the next generation.

“We are at a pivotal period in American agriculture,” says Ashley Ueckert, an Extension agent from Golden Valley County who is helping coordinate the training.

“The economic future of our nation’s agriculture depends on next-generation farmers’ and ranchers’ ability to access land and agricultural enterprise.”

John Baker, an attorney with the International Farm Transition Network and administrator of the Beginning Farmer Center at Iowa State University, is one of the presenters for the training. Baker has spent most of his professional career working with families on farm and ranch succession. The training draws on his lifetime of experiences, including national and international research on this topic.

Other presenters are Mark Holkup, associate professor, farm business management education, Bismarck State College; Russ Tweiten, agribusiness consultant for AgCountry Farm Credit Services; and Kiley Mars, human resource development specialist from Des Moines, Iowa.

“There is a great difference between transferring farm and ranch assets to new owners and transferring a business that is likely to succeed in the future,” Baker says.

Because of these differences, many farm and ranch operators are realizing the importance of creating a succession plan and the value of a skilled facilitator to lead the process of exploring options, coordinating communication and conflict management, Ueckert says.

NDSU Extension is offering the Farm Succession Coordinator program as a next step to strengthen its Design Your Succession Plan educational programming, which is being held throughout North Dakota for farm families to get started on succession plans.

“As I work with farm and ranch families to get started with succession plans through our Design Your Succession Plan program, I often am asked who they can turn to for help in finishing the process,” Ueckert says. “By hosting this training again, NDSU Extension is expanding the network of professionals who will be trained to assist the families as they work through issues and conflicts while still providing the services they traditionally would.”

Farm Succession Coordinator training participants will work individually through recommendations for a farm family as part of a case study that will be assigned following the course. Those who complete the training and case study work will be designated as certified succession coordinators. The NDSU Extension Service maintains a list of professionals with the certification and will share the list with farm and ranch families across the state.

“Expanding the number of professionals in North Dakota who are available to assist farmers and ranchers to develop a succession plan for their business is one important piece of helping to assure a strong ag economy in the future,” Schaunaman says.

The registration fee is $925 if paid by June 30. A $50 late fee will be added for registrations after that date. The training is limited to the first 30 professionals who register.

Visit http://tinyurl.com/prmzc3j for more information and the training agenda.

Tool helps estimate forage lease values

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 an expected net return of $18,237 (Table 3) associated with the proposed lease after entering the information for revenue gains and expenses associated with the lease and supplemental feeding. This equates to a net return of $36.47 The Excel-based Forage Risk Analyzer per acre. tool from RightRisk.org helps users estiThe Risk Analysis section allows users to mate accurate forage lease values. examine risk across six different variables.

Previous installments in this series foThe Galls’ main worry with the proposed cused on Hal and Merna Gall* and their strategy is that potential AUMs would be potential lease of cornstalks for forage. reduced due to snow cover. To account for Emphasis was on using the FRA tool to this, they input a minimum AUM estimate calculate the total cost and associated risk at 100 and a maximum at 700. The probwhen leasing cornstalks for 200 head of ability curve in Table 4 indicates a net return mature cows. with a minimum net return of $5.30/AUM The Galls are now considering using ($3,100.50 total) and a maximum of $37.3/ the cornstalks as part of a feeding program AUM ($21,820.50 total). It also indicates for yearling steers. The Galls would place a 68-percent probability the net return will 300 steers weighing 650 pounds for three fall below $31.17/AUM ($18,234 total), the months on the cornstalks. most likely value.

We will assume 585 Animal Unit Months For more information (AUMs) for the stalks, similar to previous RightRisk.org offers numerous risk manexamples, and each steer consuming about agement tools in addition to the Forage Risk 0.65 AUMs, with supplemental feed. The Analyzer tool, including the Multi-temporal Galls assume a gain of 2 pounds per day Risk Analyzer, the Risk Scenario planner, or 180 pounds total over the three-month and the Machine Risk Analyzer. These and period. They expect the gain will be worth other tools include detailed user guides and $129/cwt, for a total of $1,071 per head practical examples and are designed to alentered in the value/head section, with an low users to enter their information to make estimated death loss of two head. better management decisions while accountWe include all the expenses outlined in ing for risk and uncertainty. Visit Rightrisk. earlier articles (temporary fence, machinery, org and select “Risk Management Tools” labor) and now incorporate additional costs from the Resources tab to begin. for feeding the steers, including a feed truck, loader, and portable bunks.

Accounting for Stored Feed with FRA Users account for stored feed and related expenses by using the FRA tool. Up to 15 different stored feeds can be entered, along with inventory changes over the lease. The Galls plan to feed their steers a mix of alfalfa hay, shell corn, corn silage, and supplement (Table 2), in addition to the leased cornstalks. They expect to buy hay, which is accounted for on the inventory worksheet.

Other expenses associated with the stored feed include grinding hay and covering the silage pile.

Net Return and Risk Analysis The Galls calculate

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INPUT CONTROL SYSTEM FOR SALE

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REAL ESTATE (WILL SELL AT NOON)

Property Address: 419 N Meade, Glendive, MT Includes: 2 story house with 960+/- sq. ft. on first floor 960+/- sq. ft. on second floor, full basement, 5 bedrooms, 2 fulls baths, 320 sq. ft. unattached garage.

Tools & Miscellaneous; Antiques; Musical Instruments & Watches.

Auctioneer’s Note: The house was Maurice Luke’s parents’ home. It is an older home in a great location. The antiques are in excellent condition and some are very rare. We hope to see you on May 20th.

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SPRAYER FOR SALE

1990 International with DT466, tires 60%, Allison automatic, 90-ft. Case IH booms, 1500 gallon Brandt tank.

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Sat., MAY 27, 2017 - 9 am Location: 2814 West Towne Street, Glendive, MT - west end of Glendive toward interestate I94 (just passed the Tractor Supply). From Interstate I94 - take exit 211. Roads will be marked.

REAL ESTATE IN 3 PARCELS

For more info and showing on parcel 1: Rita Stortz (406) 939-0659 For more info and showing on parcels 2 & 3: Rick (406) 939-1632

EQUIPMENT, TRAILERS AND VEHICLES DOORS, LUMBER, WINDOWS, TILE AND MISC. ANTIQUES, SHOP AND MISC. GENERATORS, TOOLS AND MISC. Alfred was a well-known contractor/carpenter in the Glendive community for 57 years. The real estate is in a prime location in Glendive with very attractive buildings. These buildings could be used for storage, a business or rentals. There is a wide variety of items at this sale with some being new. This is a sale you will not want to miss!

Hope to see you May 27th!

Grazing systems for livestock and horses

By PennState Extension pasture and into a holding lot or paddock if Pasturing horses and other livestock is the you run out of grass (feed hay). most economical and easiest way to feed.

Pasture divided into (1 – 2 acre) pastures Producers have several options for grazing cells can make effective rotational system. livestock and horses. Some grazing strateRemember horses need more space than gies are better at maintaining pasture ground cattle or other livestock for social interaccover and reducing the risk of overgrazing than others. Remember in the Eastern United tions. Rotational grazing is not the best idea States, any grazing strategy and turning for yearling or young horses. They tend to stock out on pasture should not start until run into the fence and for this system to work the grass has reached a height of 6 inches, most people use temporary electric fence that and should be stopped when grass has been must be kept hot. grazed down to 2 to 3 inches. Here are some How to Calculating Stocking Rates for grazing strategies to choose from, pick one Pastures that best matches your management system Take a mature cow or horse that weighs for your operation: 1,000 pounds consumes 600 pounds of dry • Continuous (24 hrs/7 days a week) matter forage each month. A pasture planted grazing with orchard grass and some clover will • Limiting turnout time (used most often produce 3 to 8 ton/acre/year of forage, dewith horses) pending on rainfall, soil type and species of • Rotational grazing plants fertilization and management. All of • Partial-season grazing these factors can increase pastures produc• Combination of the each tion yields. Most horses require somewhere Continuous Grazing between 1 to 2 acres of pasture land a year When horses have access to pasture 24 to supply all the forage it needs to keep the hours a day, 7 days a week, for the whole horse and the pasture plants healthy. grazing season (or even 365 days/year), Pastures that receive adequate rainfall they are being managed under a continuous (Pennsylvania) will grow more forage than grazing system. Unfortunately, this grazing dry land pasture. Therefore, less acreage strategy often results in overgrazing, particuis needed to meet the grazing needs of the horse. However, only a portion of the total larly on our eastern smaller farms. yield produced will be eaten. Grass that The bad thing about this system, it allows is trampled and defecated on will not be stock to be very selective. Animals repeatedconsumed. Also, a certain amount of grass ly graze the best-tasting plants. This stresses residue must be left to maintain good quality plants beyond their ability to survive. Pasture re-growth. This portion varies but averages is never allowed to recover from grazing. In about 30% of the pastures. Remember, with time pastures are soon turned into dry lots year round turnout-- you must supplement where only weeds will grow. with hay during periods of snow cover or Limiting Turnout when feed is not available. Continuous This strategy allowing for daily access grazing of pastures of limited acreage may to pasture for shorter periods (1-hour to require a recovery period of no grazing to 12-hours per day) is referred to as Limiting maintain forage health and vigor.

Turnout. This grazing strategy is ideal for For a comparison, in the western part of horse boarding stables or small properties. the United State or during severe period of This system gives every horse some grazing drought, calculating the stocking rates, using time and is ideal for horse with laminitis or the 1,000 pound animal will require 600 lbs. other disorders related to grazing. of forage per month. This will calculate to Turning horses out on a pasture provides 7200 lbs. of available forage per year (600 exercise, but adds significant savings in feed lbs./mo. x 12 mo.). Figuring 500 lbs. of forcosts over time, even if horses are turned out for a few hours per day. This system works age production per acre and using the take well for people that work 9 am to 5 pm. half, leave half principal, it will require 28.8 Rotational grazing acres of pasture (out west) to meet the needs With this grazing strategy, stock is allowed of one animal. Depending on the productivto graze one pasture cell at a time. When ity of the pastureland, supplemental feeding forage has been grazed down, animals can may be required. be rotated into the next cell. The previously For horses, limit grazing (several hours grazed cell is then allowed to recover generper day) combined with supplemental feedally it takes about 20-30 days. Or sufficient ing on smaller acreage will extend the length re-growth 6 – 8 inches, and them horses can of the grazing seasons. Horses will need to be returned to that (first) pasture to graze. be housed in a box stall or a dry lot for the The size and number of small pasture cells period of time they are not on pasture. can vary based on available acreage, the What Grass Species to Plant number of animals, the productivity of the Not all forage species have the same pasture, and how long the horses graze each growth patterns, production levels, or procell. Ideally, each pasture cell should contain duce well in all soils. Grasses alone require enough grass to sustain stock for 3 to 7 days. more nitrogen to maximize yields than a Grazing for longer than 7 days may increase grass/legume species mixture. Grasses will damage due to hoof impaction, mainly near out produce a grass/legume mix over all high traffic areas. Producers using rotational but a grass/legume mix will out produce a grazing need to make sure you have enough grass stand in the summer months. Species land to lay out the grazing cells. You also selection for soils, goals, and management need electric fence and a lot of it --to divide are crucial. the pastureland into cells. After the animals You must manage your pasture as a crop. are placed in this system, remember to check Each year fertilize according to the recomthe grass every day and if needed, move the mendation of a soil test. Drag manure, clip animals to the next pasture before overgrazweeds and monitor the pasture for over and under-grazing. Contact your county Extening and trampling of the grass. You have to monitor the grazing progress and remove sion or NRCS office for information on soil animals to another cell or take them off the testing and management. ##### Did you know... The average chocolate bar has 8 insects’ legs in it?

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2015 John Deere R4038 sprayer, radio, 9.0L Tier 4 engine, 380/90R46 tires, SS eductor, front fill, 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzle with fence row end nozzles, auto boom level, wheel slip control, boom air purge, HID field lighting, radar. #21471. (1). ....................CALL

2011 John Deere 4930 self-propelled, 480/80R 50 tires less load command, less SS eductor delivery, 120-ft. booms, less foam marker, wheel slip control, deluxe cab Greenstar-AutoTrac belly shield, Xenon HID field lighting, boom section straines, row crop fenders(4), wheel motor shields, engine starting aid, engine block heater, receiver, 2630 display, AutoTrac activation, section control, sprayer remote. #21855. (2). . ...............................................219,900

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NEW John Deere 850i green & yellow sport, 14” Bighorn tires, sport seat, Fox 2.0 Performance, Prerunner bumper, “Power Steering”. #8674. (1).Was $19,650.....NOW $13,000 CNT/F.O.B.

2011 John Deere 825i green & yellow, deluxe cab, cab heater, 12” Ancla tires, deluxe cargo box, rear OPS screen. #22239. (4)............................ $12,500 2010 John Deere 825i gas XUV, green & yellow, 12” tires, hi-performance sport SE, deluxe cargo box, power & protection package. #21833. (4)......... ................................................. $9100

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

2013 John Deere 4940 self-propelled, 480/80R50 tires, solution pump, SS eductor delivery system, 120-ft. booms, BoomTrac auto level system, wheel slip control, xenon HID field lights, radar speed sensor, row crop fenders. #21318 (1). Was $268,000................. ............... NOW $216,750 CNT/F.O.B.

2012 John Deere 4940 120-ft., traction control, 20” nozzle spacing, halogen field lights, SS plumbing, row crop fenders, high flow solution pump, traction control, 380/105R50 tires, fence row nozzle right hand, stainless steel, eductor system, fence row nozzle left hand. #21498 (1). Was $250,000....... ................NOW $195,000 CNT/F.O.B.

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(R) 2011 John Deere 4930 325 hp, 120ft. booms, 1200 gallon stainless steel tank, deluxe cab, GreenStar AutoTrac ready, 1930 hours. #21319 (1). Was $220,000..NOW $160,000 CNT/F.O.B.

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

(2). Was $112,500.............................. ..................NOW $97,000 CNT/F.O.B. 1998 John Deere 4700 90-ft., poly tank, hydraulic tread adjust, traction control, 20” nozzle spacing, 800 gallon tank, on-board air system with marker, fenders, fence row nozzle right hand, 35 gallon foam marker, below horizontal cylinders, radar, 385/85R34 fronts. #22282. (4)............................ $59,000

2015 Case IH Patriot 4440 120-ft., AIM PRO, PRO 700, AFS Accuguide, active suspension, hydrostatic transmission, infinite variable speed, full time 4WD, 650/65R38 flotation tires with fenders, 1200 gallon tank, front fill. #22349.

(1).........................................$327,500

2011 Apache AS1220 self-propelled, 100ft. booms, poly tank, 20” nozzle spacing, Raven Viper pro auto rate, boom height and section control, AutoTrac. #21310 (1). Was $170,000.................. ................ NOW $126,000 CNT/F.O.B.

VF 420/95 R50 dual tires & hubs for R4045 sprayer, 98% tread. #22240. (1)..$7500 480/89R50 tires & rims, came off John Deere 4930. #22195. (4).......... $9500

WATER TRAILERS

(R) 2012 John Deere RSX850i green sport gator, 14” Maxxis Bighorn tires, bucket sport seat, sports package, 426 hour, 2985 miles. #16669 (1). Was $12,500.....NOW $10,000 CNT/F.O.B. 2013 John Deere 825i gator, cab, Bighorn radial tires, cargo box with poly liner, brake & tail lights, camo, power steering. #22429. (2)..................... $12,800

2005 John Deere 717A 48” deck with bagger & blower. #22048. (2)... $3900 2013 John Deere 235 zero turn mower with 42” deck. #22447. (2)........ $1800

LAWN TRACTORS

6600 gallon , 3” pump. Consignment.

(1).......................................... $15,000 2013 John Deere 825i green & yellow, 14” Bighorn tires, bench seat, deluxe cargo box, poly roof, power lift brush guard rear protection. #21619. (4)...... .............................................. $11,250 2013 John Deere D170 26 hp., 54” deck. #21602. (1)............................... $1350

Enclosed trailer 3-1650 tanks, transfer pump, never been used. Consignment.

(1)............................................. $9750 2015 Unverferth 1396 22” double-auger (green), 20x42WH/650/65x42 R-1W duals, walking tandem, 520 indicator, hydraulic jack kit. #21806. (1).... $72,500

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GRAIN CART

2006 Unverferth Avalanche 1084 1000 bushel, 1000 PTO, scale, tarp, 480/80R42 tires. #21801. (3)....................... $35,500

2011 Unverferth 1115 1100 bushel, tarp, scale, 1000 PTO, 900/65R32 tires. #21982. (3)................................ $43,000

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2001 Unverferth 7200 750 bushel with cover, 1000 PTO. #21775. (4).............. $17,950

2012 Brent 1394 Avalanche 1300 bushel capacity, walking tandem axles, tarp, scale, 250 hp minimum hp requirement. #17051. (1)................................ $72,500

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(R) = “Reconditioned”, CNT = “Cash No Trade”, F.O.B. Customer “Factory Undated” 2011 Bourgault 3710 independent coulter disc drill, 10” spacing, mid-row banders, 4.5” semi-pneumatic packer wheels, narrow 3” cleaner wheel, double shoot, Bourgault 6550 tow behind 4-tank air cart. #21865. (2). ................ $120,000

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2014 John Deere 1835 60-ft., 10” spacing, 4” steel press wheels, 1” carbide tip openers, single placement fertilizer openers, primary blockage, JD 1910550, 550 bushel 3-tank air cart, 3 season of USF less than 20,000 acres. #21874. (1).......................... $216,000

2014 John Deere 1835 50-ft., 10” spacing, 1” opener, 4”x22” steel packer with rock guards, SPF (single placement fertilizer opener). #21335 (3) Was $207,500...NOW $178,00 CNT/F.O.B.

2010 John Deere 1835-1910 41-ft. air hoe drill, 10” spacing, single shoot, 3x21 semi-pneumatic press wheels, smooth gauge wheels, primary hoses blockage warning system, dual main & wing caster wheels, 12.5L15, single shoot seed & separate fertilizer, dual fertilizer delivery tube, mechanical depth control with hydraulic down pressure with 1910 cart. #21441. (2).

Was $125,000.................................... ..................NOW $90,000 CNT/F.O.B.

2012 John Deere 1890/1910 60-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot, all run blockage. #21869. (4).......................... $192,000 2007 John Deere 1835 12” spacing, 550 lb. trips, 5.5”x21” semi-pneumatic press wheels with rock guards and mud scrapers, all run seed blockage monitor, separate fertilizer placement banders, 1910 air seeder, 8” load upload auger, 6 run double shoot system with variable seed and fertilizer rate, open lid tank indicator. #22361. (4).... ............................................ $109,000

2015 John Deere 1830 51-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot, 3”x21” semi pneumatic press wheels, dual main and wing caster wheels, mechanical depth control, JD 1910-350 tow between air cart, primary hoses blockage system. #21872. (2).......................... $198,000 2010 John Deere 1830 61-ft., 10” spacing, heavy duty trips, 4” solid press wheels, 2010 JD 1910-350, 350 bushel tow behind cart, 28Lx26 cane & rice tires, Pattison TB2150, 2580 gallon liquid fertilizer tank. #21740. (4).... $135,000 2002 John Deere 1820 53-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot, 550# openers on four ranks, 5.5x21” semi pneumatic press wheels, dual caster wheels on wings, double shoot air package for tow between cart, primary hoses blockage warning system with 1900 cart. #22346. (2).................... $45,000

2013 John Deere 1895/1910 43-ft. air disc drill, double shoot, smooth gauge wheel, all run blockage, cast fertilizer closing wheel, double shoot air package for tow behind cart, dual fertilizer delivery tube with 1910 430 bushel cart. #21423. (2). Was $204,000........ ................NOW $185,000 CNT/F.O.B.

2005 John Deere 1895 30-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot, extended wear seed boot, dry fertilizer delivery tube, narrow gauge wheel, cast fertilizer closing wheel, double shoot air package for tow behind cart, primary hoses blockage warning system for seed & fertilizer, John Deere tow behind 1910 340 bushel tank. #22049. (4)..$99,000

2004 John Deere 1895 40-ft., separate fertilizer placement (SFP), 10” spacing, extended wear seed boots, dry fertilizer, steel gauge wheel, 1910430 tow behind air cart, 6-run double shoot, 8” load-unload auger, variable rate seed & fertilizer delivery. #21076.

(1). Was $122,500.............................. ............... NOW $105,500 CNT/F.O.B.

2004 Bourgault 5710 35-ft. with 3225 cart, 10” spacing, single shoot. #22054.

(2).......................................... $26,500

Concord 4012 40-ft., 12” spacing, single shoot with 2400 air cart. #21686 (4).. .............................................. $12,500

2004 John Deere 1895/1910 43-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot, smooth gauge wheels, extended wear seed boot, tow behind cart, dry fertilizer delivery tube, primary hose blockage warning system, cast fertilizer closing wheel. #21479. (4). Was $141,000................ ................. NOW $97,500 CNT/F.O.B.

2016 John Deere 1890 60-ft., 10” spacing, 8 run single shoot system, all run blockage with 1910 550 bushel tow-behind cart. #21857. (3)..$313,600 60’ spreader boom fits Flexi-Coil tank.

Consignment. (1)..................... $8500

NO TILL DISC DRILLS 2007 John Deere 1835 50-ft., 12.5” spacing, single shoot, all run blockage, opener on rear three ranks & separate FTL disk, cast fertilizer closing wheel, narrow gauge wheel, 5.5x21” semipneumatic press wheels, anhydrous fertilizer delivery tube, dual main & wing caster wheels, 12.5L15, mechanical depth control with hydraulic down-pressure with 1910 cart. #21868.

(4)........................................ $102,000

2013 John Deere 1895 43-ft., separate fertilizer placement (SFP), smooth gauge wheels, cast fertilizer closing wheel, all run blockage, single shoot anhydrous delivery tube, 1910-550 tow behind air cart. #21514. (3)..$235,500

“Reconditioned” 2011 John Deere 1890 60-ft., 8 run single shoot, 7.5” spacing, primary blockage with 1910, 350 bushel tow behind cart, powered calibration, cane & rice tires, dual wheel caster beam, 10” auger, variable rate. #15455. (2).................. $179,500 2011 John Deere 1890 42-ft., single shoot air package, 7.5” spacing, 6-run double shoot, dual 31x13.5-15 hi flotation tires with 1910, 350 bushel tow between cart. #22241. (3).................. $131,000

“Factory Updated” 2013 Bourgault 3710 “Drill updated to a Bourgault 3720 no-till disc drill”, 60-ft., 10” spacing, updated disc openers and mid row banders, 4.5” packer wheel, 591 monitor, blockage monitor, 6700ST tow behind 700 bushel, 4-tank metering package, dual fan, bag lift system, 650/75R34 tires. #15468. Was $295,000.............. ................NOW $222,000 CNT/F.O.B.

2009 Bourgault 3710 60-ft., “No-Till” independent coulter disc, 10” spacing, mid-row banders, 4.5” semi-pneumatic packer wheels, narrow 3” cleaner wheel, double shoot, Bourgault 6550 tow behind 4-tank car. #15533. (1).

Was $210,000.................................... ................ NOW $141,000 CNT/F.O.B

AIR CART

2011 Bourgault 6550ST tow behind tank, 591 monitor, duals, dual fan1standard/1 high capacity, bag lift, 3 meters, deluxe loading auger, rate adjust. Consignment. #22408. (1)....... .............................................. $86,000

CONVENTIONAL DRILLS

John Deere 9450 30-ft. drills, 7” spacing, Acra points, fertilizer box, transport. #16005362. (1)...................... $17,500

CORN PLANTER

2012 Bourgault 3710 60-ft., 10” spacing, low dist. scraper, 2012 Bourgault L6550ST air seeder tank, double shoot, 10” deluxe unloading auger, MRBS, 4 tank metering, steel augers, 58’6” to 60’5” sprockets. #21061. (1).. ............................................ $230,000

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

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Check out our website: www.fesmt.com 2013 John Deere 1890 single shoot, 7.5” spacing, 90 degree openers with extended wear seed boots and smooth side gauge wheel, all running seed blockage monitor, 31x13.5-15 tires, John Deere 1910-270 bushel tow between air cart, two tank powered calibration system, variable seed & fertilizer rate control, 8” load and unload auger with cupped steel flighting & telescoping down spout, “only 5200 acres”. #21660 (3)............... $129,000

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ROTARY

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2010 Case IH 8120 small straw chopper, yield monitor, lateral tilt feederhouse, 900/60R32 drive tires, 480/70R30 steering tires, AccuGuide with NAV II controller, HID lighting, electric grain tank cover. #21355. (2)....................... ................NOW $145,500 CNT/F.O.B. (R) 2016 John Deere S680 473 hp, Pro Drive transmission, premium cab, deluxe leather seat, LED lighting, XM radio, AutoTrac ready, GS3-2630 mounted on arm rest, active terrain adjust, hi-torque fixed speed laterial tilt feederhouse, variable stream rotor, 400 bushel grain tank with power fold cover, 28’5” high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper with powercast tail board, Michelin 650/85R38 dual tires, Michelin VF750/65R26 steering tires, air compressor, engine hours 350, separator hours 270.

JD PowrGard warranty expires 1/19/2019. #22386.............. $440,000 (R) 2016 John Deere S680 473 hp, Pro Drive transmission, premium cab, deluxe leather seat, LED lighting, XM radio, AutoTrac ready, GS3-2630 display mounted on arm rest, active terrain adjust, hi-torque fixed speed laterial tilt feederhouse, variable stream rotor, 400 bushel grain tank with power folding cover, 28’5” high speed unloading auger, straw chopper with powercast tail board, Michelin 650/85R38 dual drive tires, Michelin VF750/65R26 steering tires, air compressor, engine hours 350, separator hours 265. JD PowrGard warranty expires 1/19/2019. #22378 (1).......... ............................................ $440,000 2015 John Deere S680STS premium cab, enhanced air suspension, HID lights, radio package, AutoTrac ready, 2630 display, 2WD, small wire concave, 7.9M unloading auger, 750/65R26, 650/85R38, final tier 4 engine, 110V coolant heater, powercast powered tailboard, engine hours 583, separator hours 409. #22057. (4)........ $388,000 2014 John Deere S680 13.5L tier 4 diesel engine, 473 hp, 3 speed Pro-Drive transmission, Greenstar 3 touch screen color display, AutoTrac ready, premium cab, heavy duty hi-torque laterial tilt fixed speed feeder house, extended wear thick skin Tri-Star rotor, 22.5” unloading auger, straw chopper with powercast tail board, 900/60R32 dual drive tires with 16” spacers, 28L26 steering tires, HID lights, engine hours 1555, separator hours 1025. #21973. (1).......................... $302,000 (R) 2012 John Deere S680 Class 8, 473 hp, Pro-Drive transmission with Harvest Smart technology, premium cab & radio, HID lights, AutoTrac ready with Harvest monitor, GS3-2630 mounted on arm rest, heavy duty hi-torque fixed speed laterial tilt feederhouse, extended wear, thick skin Tri-Star rotor with extended wear concave bars, 26-ft. hi-speed unloading auger, wide spread fine cut straw chopper, 650/85R38 dual drive wheels, 750/65R26 steering tires, engine hours 850, threshing hours 675. #21661. (4)........ $279,500

AUGER HEADERS

1998 John Deere 930R 30-ft., slat reel, level land, heavy duty skid plates, DialA-Speed reel control. #14085. (4)........ ...................................................$5500 1992 John Deere 930R 30-ft., rigid header, 30-ft. slat reel. #14046. (2)..........$3750 1990 John Deere 930R 30-ft., batt reel. #13956. (1).................................$4995

(R) 2016 John Deere S670 Tier 4, 373 engine hp, 3 speed hydro, 300 bushel grain tank with folding cover, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, premium cab, XM radio, electric mirrors, GS3 Touch Screen color display, AutoTrac ready, variable speed laterial tilt feederhouse, extended wear grain handling system, Firestone 520/85R42 dual drive tires, 750/65R steering tires, JD basic warranty expires 9/2/2017, JD Powertrain extended warranty expires 9/2/2018, engine hours 405, separator hours 290. #22252. (1).................. $325,000 (R) 2016 John Deere S670 Tier 4, 373 hp engine, 3 speed hydro, 300 bushel grain tank with folding cover, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, premium cab, XM radio, electric mirrors, GS3 Touch Screen color display, AutoTrac ready, variable speed laterial tilt feederhouse, extended wear grain handling system, Firestone 520/85R42 dual drive tires, 750/65R26 steering tires, basic factory warranty expires 9/2/2017, JD Powertrain extended warranty expires 9/2/2018, engine hours 650, separator hours 460. #22253. (1)........ $317,500 (R) 2012 John Deere S670 premium cab, HID lighting, AutoTrac ready, 7” GS3 touch screen color display, 3 speed hydro, heavy duty thick skin rotors, heavy duty torque variable speed lateral tilt Contour Master feederhouse with reverser, 2 speed fine cut chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires with 6.5” spacers, 28L-26 rear tires, 26-ft. high output unloading auger, 1340 separator hours, 1890 engine hours. #13596. (4).

Was $205,000.................................... ................NOW $159,000 CNT/F.O.B. 2012 John Deere S670 premium cab, HID lighting, AutoTrac ready, 7” GS3 Touch Screen display, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires with 6.5” axle spacer, 28L-26 steering tires, threshing hours 1795, engine hours 2075. #22179. (1)................ $155,000 2012 John Deere S670 premium cab, HID lighting, AutoTrac ready, 7” GS3 Touch Screen color display, 3 speed hydro, heavy duty thick skin rotor, Contour Master feederhouse, 2 speed fine cut straw chopper, 520/85R42 dual drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, 26-ft. high output unloading auger, engine hours 2000, threshing hours 1719. #22181.

(1)........................................ $149,500 2011 John Deere 9870STS premium cab, general purpose chaffer, heavy duty final drive, 800/65R32, 110 volt coolant heater, Gold Key Experience, concave cover plate set, Goodyear tires. #22142. (4)................. $172,000 2010 John Deere 9770STS duals, chopper, laterial tilt feederhouse, Zenon lighting, Contour Master, heavy duty variable speed feederhouse, 3.15” header lift cyclinder, small wire concave, self leveling shoe, short tooth chaffer, 26-ft. unloading auger, chopper with power tailboard, 20.8-42 R1 drive tires, 2WD, 600/65R28 R1 steering tires, hydraulic fore & aft reel control, Greenstar display, sieve auto level. #22004. (4)................. $175,000

HEADER TRAILERS

2012 Unverferth AWS-36 all wheel steer. #21847. (3).................................$7000 2012 Unverferth wheel steer transport, field runner (green), 235/80x16 tires, no brakes. #22080. (2)................$5700 V-trailer 30-ft. combine trailer. #13973.

(1)...............................................$2000

(R) 2010 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, fixed speed heavy duty level land feedershouse, header high lift cylinders, 26-ft. unloading auger, 800/70R38 drive tires with 18” axle extensions, 28L-26 steering tires, feed accelerator slow down kit, straw chopper with tailboard spreader, 1510 separator hours, 1985 engine hours. #13639. (1).Was $160,000................ ................NOW $135,000 CNT/F.O.B.

(R) 2005 John Deere 9860STS deluxe cab, Dial-A-Speed header control, hydraulic fore & aft, in-cab draper control, Greenstar wiring harness, high torque variable speed Contour Master feederhouse, 22’5” unloading auger, fine cut wide spread straw chopper, 800/65R32 drive tires, 18.4R-26 steering tires, 1185 separator hours, 1570 engine hours. #13584. (2).................. ........................ NOW $119,500/F.O.B. 2004 John Deere 9760STS duals, yield monitor, lateral tilt feederhouse, Contour Master, heavy duty variable speed feeder house, header height resume, Green Star monitor touch set concave adjust, round bar concave, deep tooth chaffer, 22.5-ft. unloading auger, chopper with chaff spreader, 20.8-42 drive tires, 2WD, 28L-26-10PR, hydraulic fore & aft reel control, ATV and harnesses. #21862. (4).............. $99,000 2004 John Deere 9760STS chopper, yield monitor, lateral tilt feederhouse, Contour Master, heavy duty variable speed feeder house, header height & reel resume float, Greenstar less mapping with display, Touchset concave adjust, 22.5 high speed unloading auger, straw chopper with chaff spreader, 800/65R32 R1 drive tires, 17.4x26 R1 steering tires, service lights. 2245 engine hours, 1600 separator hours. #21911. (4)............................ $99,000 2004 John Deere 9760STS 2WD, chopper, yield monitor, lateral tilt feederhouse, Contour Master, heavy duty variable speed feederhouse, adjust rear heavy duty spindles, header height resume, sending and float, Green Star less mapping with display, 18.4x26 R1 steering tires, round bar concave, fine cut chopper with chaff spreader, hydraulic fore & aft reel control, 800/75R38 R1W drive tires, deep toothy chaffer, 21.5” unloading auger, Harvest Smart header control. #21891. (4)............................ $88,500

(R) 2004 John Deere 9760STS deluxe cab, 3-position header height control, Harvest DOC, Touchset concave adjustment, 22’5” high capacity unloading system, twin disk straw spreader, 18.4R-42 dual drive tires, 18.4R-26 steering tires, HID lighting, 2460 engine hours, 1869 separator hours. #13505. (4).NOW $71,000 CNT/F.O.B. 2008 John Deere 9670STS deluxe cab, header height sensing, fore & aft reel control, Greenstar monitor, 20.8R38 dual drive tires, 18.4x26 steering tires, level land fixed speed feederhouse, heavy duty header lift cylinders, 21’5” high speed unload auger, straw chopper with chaff spreader. #22038. (3)... ............................................ $155,000

2012 Case IH 8230 straw chopper with in cab spreader control, yield monitor, lateral tilt feederhouse, 520/85R42D drive tires, 600/65R28 steering tires, AutoGuidance NAV II, HID lighting, Magnacut deluxe, cross auger control, grain tank extension with cover, 1099 engine hours, 777 separator hours. #21354. (2). Was $263,000................ ................NOW $199,500 CNT/F.O.B.

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(R) 2014 John Deere T670 premium cab, enhanced air suspension seat, standard lighting with header extremity lights, GS3 Touch Command center display, AutoTrac ready, 3-speed electric shift transmission, fixed speed lateral tilt feederhouse with heavy duty gathering chain, dual range cylinder, electric adjust cleaning shoe sieve adjust, 23-ft. unloading auger, xtra fine cut straw chopper, Michelin IF800/65R32 drive tires, 540/65R30 steering tires, interactive combine adjust, high capacity oil cooler, “ONLY” 115 separator hours, 205 engine hours. JD 5 year 3000 hour extended warranty remains, expires 7/31/19 or 3000 hours. #13617. (1). Was $299,950.NOW $255,000 CNT/F.O.B.

(R) 2012 John Deere T670 “Conventional”, premium cab, standard lighting, GS3 Touch display command center, AutoTrac ready, 3 speed electric shift transmission, fixed speed, level land feederhouse with heavy duty chain, dual range cylinder, electric adjust cleaning shoe, 23-ft. unloading auger, straw chopper, Michelin 800/65R32 drive tires, 480/80R26 steering tires, 325 separator hours, 440 engine hours. #13616. (4). Was $263,750..... ................NOW $229,000 CNT/F.O.B. (R) 2009 John Deere T670 small grain, yield monitor, lateral tilt feederhouse, Greenstar monitor less display, 800/65R32 drive tires, 480/80R26 steering tires, adjustable rear axle heavy duty spindles, Contour Master, 3 speed hydro, engine hours 1315, separator hours 825. #21821. (3)...... ............................................ $178,500

1997 John Deere 9600 2WD, singles, chopper, Dial-A-Speed header control, 30.5x32 12 ply cleat, 20-ft. unloading auger, 16.9x26 10 ply R1, Dial-A-Matic header height control, hydraulic fore & aft reel control. #22348. (2)... $24,000 1990 John Deere 9600 2WD, singles, chopper, 30.5x32 fronts, 14.9x24 rears, 6 cylinder diesel, 260/253 hp, 20-ft. unloading auger, chaff spreader, Dial-A-Speed reel. #21734. (3)..$33,500 1990 John Deere 9600 2WD, singles, chopper, 20-ft. unloading auger, consignment. #21641. (2).............$25,900 1994 John Deere 9500 small grain, 2WD, singles, chaff spreader, high capacity lift cylinders, 20-ft. unloading auger, straw spreader, 24.5x32 12 ply low profile, 14.9x24 6 ply cleat, Dial-ASpeed header control, hydraulic fore/aft reel control, 235 hp engine, 2 seasons on cylinder bars and concaves, engine hours 2648, separator hours 1677, consignment. #22145. (4)........$35,000

1983 John Deere 8820 with 30.5x32 tires, chaff spreader. #13573. (4). Was $12,500........NOW $7500 CNT/F.O.B.

FLEX HEADERS

(R) 2015 John Deere 645FD 45-ft. flex draper header, dual knife drive, poly tine pickup reel, crop convey auger, AWS air reel. #21381. (1)..... $102,500 2016 John Deere 640FD dual knife drive, poly tine pickup reel, reel tine flip over bundles, spare knife coarse tooth, crop convey auger. #22254. (1).......$87,550 2013 John Deere 640FD header height sensor, cut height skidshoe, reel flipover bundle, top auger. #22255. (1)..... ................................................$57,500 2011 John Deere 640FD 40-ft., pickup reel, crop conveyor auger header height sensing. #14153. (1)................$65,260 2014 John Deere 635F 35-ft., spare knife one piece. #21807. (2).............$39,950 (R) 2006 John Deere 635F 35-ft., pickup reel, composite fingers, high stone dam. #13897....................................$20,500 2004 John Deere 635F auger composite fingers, header height sensing & Contour sensor. #13879. (3)..........$14,500 1999 John Deere 930F 30-ft. header. #22350 (2)..................................$8500 1994 John Deere 930F 30-ft., integral air finger reel. #13961. (2)...............$5500

PICKUP HEADERS

2014 John Deere 615P 15-ft. with 179” BPU. #14148. (4).....................$29,750 2014 John Deere 615P header. #22250.

(1)............................................$27,500

2014 John Deere 615P header. #22251.

(1)............................................$24,500

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

(1)............................................$77,000 (R) 2013 MacDon FD75 45-ft. flex draper, finger reel. #14112. (1)............$67,500 (R) 2012 MacDon FD70 45-ft., gauge wheels, no transport. #14110. (1)........ ................................................$64,500 2011 MacDon FD70 45-ft., pickup reel, slow speed transport, fits JD 70 series adapter. #14111. (1)................$69,000

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

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DRAPER HEADERS

2014 John Deere 640D 40-ft., pickup reel, slow speed transport kit. #21363. (2).... ................................................$64,500 (R) 2014 John Deere 640D 40-ft., transportation kit. #22256. (1).........$59,500 2013 John Deere 640D 40-ft., poly tine pickup reel. #22347 (2)............$55,000 2012 John Deere 640D 40-ft., 4 poly tine pickup reel, slow speed road transport with lights. #21330. (3).............$48,750 (R) 2011 John Deere 640D 40-ft., pickup reel, road transport kit with lights. #14028. (4)..............................$53,000 (R) 2011 John Deere 640D with poly tine pickup reel, road transportation kit, full width skid shoes. #14150. (3)..$44,500 (R) 2014 John Deere 635D 35-ft., finger pickup reel, transportation kit. #14137.

(3)............................................$64,500 (R) 2013 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit. #14042. (1)....... ................................................$56,500 2013 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit. #14040. (1)..$45,950 2013 John Deere 635D 35-ft., poly tine pickup reel. #22164. (1)...........$45,000 (R) 2012 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel, transportation package. #14075.

(1)............................................$56,000 (R) 2011 John Deere 635D 35-ft., poly tine pickup reel, road transport with lights. #14001. (1)..............................$47,500 2011 John Deere 635D 35-ft., finger reel, transportation kit. #14052. (1)..$33,500 2011 John Deere 635D 35-ft. header, road transport with lights. #13981. (1)........... ......................................NOW $39,000 2010 John Deere 635D 35-ft., poly tine pickup reel, road transport with lights, cutterbar with full width skid shoes. #22006. (4)..............................$43,000 2010 John Deere 635D 35-ft. #22007.

(4)............................................$43,000 2010 John Deere 635D 35-ft., poly tine pickup reel, cutter bar with full width skid shoes. #21799. (1)...........$36,000 2010 John Deere 635D 35-ft., finger reel, transportation kit. #14053. (3)............... ......................................NOW $35,500 2010 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit. #13962. (1)............... ......................................NOW $33,000 (R) 2010 John Deere 635D 35-ft., poly tine pickup reel, road transport with lights, cutterbar with full width skid shoes. #14115. (4)....................NOW $33,000 2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft., double sickle, gauge wheels, pickup reel, hydraulic fore & aft, single point hookup transportation system. #13894.............. ......................................NOW $34,250 2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft., transport with lights, poly tine pickup reel. #14104.

(1)..................................NOW $34,250 2009 John Deere 635D 36-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit. #14012. (1)............... ......................................NOW $34,250 2007 John Deere 936D 36-ft., poly tine pickup reel, road transport with lights, cutterbar skid shoes, multi connection point hookup. #22163. (1)........$25,500 2007 John Deere 936D 36-ft., poly tine pickup reel, road transport with lights, cutterbar skid shoes, multi connection point hookup. #22162 (1)........$25,500 2006 John Deere 936D 36-ft., poly, pea auger, single point hookup, 2 new canvases. #22024. (2).............$29,500 (R) 2004 John Deere 936D 36-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit. #13891. (4)....... ................................................$24,500

2001 John Deere 936D 36-ft., poly tine pickup reel, Dial-A-Speed reel, road transport with lights. #21769. (4).......... ................................................$15,000 (R) 2000 John Deere 936D 36-ft., finger reel, gauge wheels, road transport. #21784. (4)..............................$25,000 2000 John Deere 936D with road transport with lights, poly tin pickup reel. #14022.

(1)............................................$16,500 2000 John Deere 936D 36-ft., poly tine pickup reel, Dial-A-Speed control, fore and aft reel control, road transport with lights. #22300. (4)....................$15,425 2004 John Deere 930D 30-ft., poly tine pickup reel, gauge wheels, road transport with lights. #22339. (4).....$21,000 2009 Honey Bee 42-ft., with JD adapter, pickup reel, transport system. #14072.

(3)..................................NOW $31,000 2007 Honey Bee 422 42-ft. draper header, pickup reel, transportation kit and John Deere adapter. #14073. N . OW $29,500 Honey Bee WS30 30-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit, fits John Deere 4995 swather. #22364. (1)................$10,500 2010 MacDon D60 40-ft., pickup reel, slow speed transport, JD 70 series adapter. #21050. (1)..............................$33,500 2003 MacDon 963 36-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit, 60 Series JD adapter. #13831. (3)....................NOW $17,000

CORN HEADS

“RENTAL RETURN” 2014 Salford I-2141 41-ft. Independent Series cultivator, 3 section, 7.5” spacing, 22”x13 wave on front two - 22”x8 wave on last 3 ranks on 1-5/8” coil shank, 8 bolt 305/70xR22.5 recap truck on main frame 28’-41’, Cat IV articulating implement hitch, 31 weights, axle pivot grease bank 3-section. #11219 (3). Was $99,500. ...................... NOW 71,500 CNT/F.O.B.

CONSTRUCTION EQUIP.

“NEW” Delta S3 36-ft. harrow cart, 5/8”x5” two-way flexible tines. #21834. (1)....... ................................................$14,000 “NEW” Delta S3 32-ft. harrow cart, 5/8”x5” two-way flexible tines. #21837. (1)....... ................................................$11,950 “NEW” Delta S3 24-ft. harrow cart, 5/8”x5” two-way flexible tines. #21836. (1)....... ................................................... $9950

SKID STEER ATTACHMENTS

2013 General Implement HZ 2280 8-ft. skidsteer blade. #10398. (1)....... $3995

“Rental Return” Summers 9J5004 50-ft. vertical tillage, super coulter, ideal for spring tillage, chops residue and slices through layers of soil, promoting root growth and opening soil to allow wet fields to dry. #21697. (1). Was $75,000. ...................NOW $49,000 CNT/F.O.B.

2011 Brandt 4500HP 1000 PTO, double fold discharge auger. #22362. (4)....... .............................................. $20,000

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)

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2008 Rem 3700 high capacity, up to 10,000 bushels per hour load out capacity. #16977. (1). Was $19,995... ..................NOW $15,000 CNT/F.O.B.

1986 John Deere 210C cab, 4WD. #22051.

(1)............................................$25,000

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

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

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

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After Hours Sales:

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

2012 John Deere 326D 74 hp, 5 cylinder engine with reversing fan drive, EH joystick control, 2-speed transmission, self-leveling boom, cab, heater, air ride seat, radio, horn, mirror, power quick attachment, 1050 hours. #22206 (1).... ................................................$37,500

1996 John Deere 235 21-ft. disk, 3-section folding, 9” spacing. #22036. (3)..$5900

FERTILIZER SPREADERS

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

2016 John Deere 332E skid steer, ROPS, cab enclosure with air conditioning, hand controls, EH controls, air ride seat, Hi-Flo, joystick, ride control, 2 speed, weights, beefy baby tires, 84” bucket, reversing fan. #22326. (3)........$58,500

2014 Genim 6-ft. skidsteer tooth bucket. #10445....................................... $2100 2014 Genim 6-ft. skidsteer bucket. #10435.

(1)............................................... $1350

GRAIN VACS

(R) 2013 John Deere 612C 12 row, 30” row, opposed knife stalk row, AutoTrac Rowsense sensors, non-Stackmaster. #14078. (4)..............................$59,950 (R) 2012 John Deere 612C 12 row, 30” spacing, oppesed knife stalk, AutoTrac rowsense sensors, “new” updated header frame installed. #14080. (2)..... ................................................$57,000 2007 John Deere 1293 12 row, 30” spacing, knife row units, Contour Master backshaft and harness, stubble lights, outer gather extensions. #22371. (4).... ................................................$33,900

1992 John Deere 644E payloader, diesel engine, cab, heater, 3.5 yard bucket with GradTech heavy duty grapple fork, recent engine work. Consignment. (1).. ................................................$65,500

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

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NEW JOHN DEERE TRACTORS

NEW John Deere 6140D MFWD, 115 PTO hp, 140 engine hp, 24F/12R synchronized transmission, forward/ reverse shuttle, standard cab, air ride seat, 3 hydraulic, 540/1000 PTO, Cat. II 3 point hitch, 18.4x38 rear tires with 8 weights, 14.9x24 front tires. #1042..

“Carryover Special” Save $12,000 NEW John Deere 6140D MFWD, 115 PTO hp, 140 engine hp, standard cab, air ride seat, 24F/12R synchronized transmission, 3 hydraulics, 540/1000 PTO, Cat. II 3 pt. hitch, 18.4x38 rear tires with 8 rear weights, 14.9x24 front tires. #1048..................

“Carryover Special” Save $12,000 NEW John Deere 3046R MFWD, 37 PTO hp, 45 engine hp, E-Hydro transmission, deluxe cab, air ride seat, A/C, 540 rear PTO, 540 mid PTO, Cat. I 3 pt., rear hydraulic remote, 43x16-20 rear industrial tire, 27x8.5-15 front industrial tire, H165 loader. #8897. (1).. ........................................ Save $9000

NEW John Deere 3038E MFWD, 30 PTO hp, 37 engine hp, hydrostatic transmission, 540 PTO, Cat. I 3 point hitch, 15-19.5 industrial tread rear tires, 25x8.50 industrial tread front tires, D160 loader. #8880 (2)............. ......“Carryover Special” Save $4000

NEW John Deere 1025R MFWD, 18 PTO hp, 24 engine hp, hydro transmission, 540 PTO, Cat I. 3 pt., H120 loader, 260 backhoe, 26x12 rear tires, 18x8.5 front tires. #8791. (2)..... ..... “Carryover Special” Save $4000

TRACKS

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

4WD

2015 John Deere 9570R Cummins QSX15 570 hp engine, 18/6 powershift, 115 GPM dual hydraulic pumps, 5 hydraulic, motor seal drain, Cat. 5 HD draw bar, Command View III cab, active seat, XM radio, HID lighting, 2630 GS3 display, SF1 receiver, SF2 activation, ethernet switch, dual radar, Firestone IF800/70R38 tires, 4260 lbs. rear tire weights, 1980 lbs. suitcase weights, 400 gallon fuel tank, 90 gallon DEF tank, 175 hours. 5 year 2000 hour JD extended warranty applies. #21765.

(2)..........................................$389,000

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

(R) 2012 John Deere 9460R 442 engine hp., 18x6 powershift, 5 hydraulic with case drain, 800/70R38 dual tires, 6060 lbs. of weights, Command View cab, leather seat, electric mirrors, deluxe radio, HID lighting, 7” color touch display, 1940 hours. #22035. (3)........$239,500

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

1983 John Deere 8850 2600 hours on Cummins 450 hp, Kinze rebuild, 20.8R38 triples, EZ Steer auto steer, consignment. #22393. (1)......... $59,000

JOHN DEERE ROW CROP 100 hp. plus

(R) 2012 John Deere 8360R 360 hp.

Intel power management, IVT, 60 gpm hydraulic pump, 4 hydraulics, premium CommandView II cab, AutoTrac ready, dual beam radar sensor, 1000 PTO, 3-pt., 710/70R42 rear dual tires, ILS front axle with 480/70R34 dual tires, fenders, HID lighting, wheel weights. 2225 hours. #14957. (4). Was $229,950 NOW $189,000 CNT/F.O.B.

(R) 2010 John Deere 8270R MFWD, 230 hp, 189 PTO hp, IVT transmission, 5 hydraulic remotes, 42.5 gpm hydraulic pump, 118.5” rear axle, 380/90R534 R1W tires, 380/90R54 R1W rear tires, active seat, 2 pair 450# rear weights. #21098. (3) Was $175,000................. ................NOW $135,000 CNT/F.O.B.

(R) = “Reconditioned”, CNT = “Cash No Trade”, “F.O.B. Customer”

Up to 5 years 0% INTEREST available on qualifying tractors

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

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

1225 hours. “Rental Return”. #17281 (3)...........NOW $168,000 CNT/F.O.B.

(R) 2012 John Deere 7230R MFWD, 230 engine hp, 180 PTO hp, IVT transmission, 380/90R54 dual rear tires, 118.5” rear axle, triple link front suspension, 380/80R38 front tires, Cat. III 3 pt. hitch, 1000 PTO, 4 hydraulic remotes, 63cc hydraulic pump (43 gpm), premium cab with suspension, HID lighting, XM Satellite radio, cold start, 16 front weights, 450 lbs weights on each rear axle, 2115 hours. #21097. (3) Was $169,000................................... ................NOW $129,000 CNT/F.O.B.

2012 John Deere 7215R 215 hp, IVT transmission, 43 gpm hydraulic pump, 3 hydraulic remotes, triple link suspension, 420/90R30 front tires with fenders, 620/70R42 rear tires with 1400 lbs. weights, XM satellite radio, HID lighting, cold weather package, H480 loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple fork, joystick control. “Rental Return.” #17291. (3) Was $196,000................. ................NOW $149,000 CNT/F.O.B.

(R) 2012 John Deere 7200R MFWD, 200 engine hp, 165 PTO hp, IVT, 540/1000 PTO, Cat. III 3 pt. hitch, 118.5” rear axle, 480/80R50 dual rear tires, triple link front suspension, 380/80R38 front tires, 63cc hydraulic pump (43 gpm) with 4 hydraulic remotes, premium cab CVII with suspension, 7” color touch display, XM Satellite radio, HID lighting, cold weather start, 12 front weights, 900 lbs weights on rear axle, 1820 hours. #21096. (2)..................... ................NOW $127,500 CNT/F.O.B.

“ATTENTION COLLECTORS” parts machine, Fordson 2WD tractor. #16003413..... ..................................$1500

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)

(R) 2004 John Deere 7920 MFWD 170 PTO hp, IVT transmmission, triple link front suspension, 540/1000 PTO, 3 pt. hitch, 3 function joystick loader control, 96” rear axle, 520/85R42 single rear wheels, 420/90R30 front tires with fenders, rear weights, deluxe cab with foot throttle, AM/FM radio/WB/ CD, instructional seat, 746 loader, 8-ft. bucket with digging teeth, hood guard, 5-tine grapple, 5440 hours. “Rental Return.” #21069 (1). Was $98,000..... ..................NOW $82,000 CNT/F.O.B.

1997 John Deere 7610 MFWD, 120 PTO hp, powershift transmission, 540/1000 PTO, 3-point hitch, 3 hydraulics remotes, 18.4x38 rear tires, 14.9x30 front tires, cab with air & heat, JD 740 loader, 7865 hours #22341. (3).......... .............................................. $47,500

2007 John Deere 7520 MFWD, 125 PTO hp, 20/20 PowrQuad transmission, 540/1000 PTO, 3-point hitch, 3 hydraulic remotes, deluxe cab, air ride seat, New Firestone 480/80R 38 rear tires with 900 lbs. weight, New Firestone 14.9x28 front tires, JD 741 loader, 3-function joystick, 5900 hours. #22351. (3)............................ $69,500 (R) 2013 John Deere 6140D MFWD, 137 engine hp, 115 PTO hp, 9F/9R power reverser transmission, 540/1000 PTO, Cat. II, 3 point hitch, standard cab, air ride seat, heater, air conditioning, 3 hydraulic remotes, 18.4x38 rear tires with 4 weights per wheel, 14.9x24 front tires, JD H310 loader, 3 function joystick. 625 hours. #22299. (2).......... .............................................. $73,000

2013 John Deere 6140D MFWD, 137 engine hp, 115 PTO hp, 9F/9R power reverser transmission, 540/1000 PTO, Cat. II, 3 point hitch, 3 hydraulic remotes, cab with heat and air, air ride seat, 18.4x38 rear tires with 4 weights each, 14.9x24 front tires, JD H380 loader, 3 function joystick, 1010 hours. #22345. (2)............................ $66,500

(R) 2008 John Deere 7130 MFWD, 121 engine hp, 16/16 PowrQuad transmission, cab, air, heat, 540/1000 PTO, 2 rear hydraulic remotes, colder weather package, rear weights with JD 740 loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple fork, 3-function joystick control, 4270 hours. #22323. (1)............................ $65,500

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(R) 1989 John Deere 4455 MFWD, 142 PTO hp, powershift transmission, cab, air conditioning, heater, 3 hydraulic remotes, 540/1000 PTO, JD 280 loader, bucket, grapple fork, “Major Reconditioning”. #15083. (4).............. ......NOW $41,500 CNT/F.O.B. Dealer

1981 John Deere 4240 2WD, 110 PTO hp, 540/1000 PTO, 3 pt., powershift transmission, cab with air and heat, JD 158 loader. #22327. (3).... $26,000 1975 John Deere 4430 2WD, 16 speed QuadRange, 540/1000 PTO, cab, air, heater, 18x4x38 rear tires, 11:0016 front tires, JD 158 loader, bucket, grapple fork. #22301 (1)........ $18,500

UTILITY TRACTORS 40-100 hp

2014 John Deere 5115M MFWD, 100 PTO hp, IT4 diesel engine, power reverser transmission, 540 PTO, Cat. 2 3-pt. hitch, triple mid & rear hydraulic remotes, deluxe cab with air ride seat, cornerpost exhaust, mirrors, cold start package, JD H260 loader. #17271. (4) Was $88,500...................................... ..................NOW $68,500 CNT/F.O.B.

2014 John Deere 5115M MFWD, 100 PTO hp, IT4 diesel engine, power reverser transmission, 540 PTO, Cat. ll 3-pt. hitch, triple mid & rear hydraulic remotes, deluxe cab with air ride seat, mirrors, corner post exhaust, cold start package, JD H260 loader. “Only 100 Hours”. #17272. (3)............... $76,000

PROCESSOR

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

(R) 2013 John Deere 6140M MFWD, 114 PTO hp, 140 engine hp, 24/24 PowrQuad transmission with left hand reverser, 540/1000 PTO, Cat 3N/2 - 3 pt hitch, 45ccm hydraulic pump, 3 deluxe hydraulic remotes, deluxe cab, air ride seat, mirrors, 460/85R42 rear tires, 420/85R28 front tires with fenders, JD H360 loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple fork, 4575 hours. #21860.

(4).......................................... $89,500

Highline CFR651 processor, 3 remote, top deflector, end curtain, Rental Return. #16978. (1)............... $16,500

2015 John Deere 5055E FWA, 55 engine hp, 45 PTO hp, 9F/3R transmission, open station, 16.9-28 6PR R1 rear tires, 9.5-24 6PR R1 front tires, dual mid mount hydraulic valves, 10 hours.

Factory warranty expires: 3/31/2018 #21398.(3). Was $33,500................... ..................NOW $29,500 CNT/F.O.B. 1983 John Deere 2550 2WD, cab, syncro, rear PTO 540/1000, 2 hydraulics with 245 loader. #22218. (2)......... $16,500

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Pony power Ponies are full-grown, small horses that are 14.2 hands high–58 inches–or less.

Many trainers like to use ponies for children, because there is less distance to fall.

Ponies often get a bad rap, being stereotyped as mischievous and hard to train.

Keep in mind that pony trainers must be small, and are therefore often children, which may contribute to this belief.

Popular pony breeds: Welsh, Shetland, Pony of the Americas, Halflinger, Connemera, and Hackney.

OVERSEAS STORAGE CONTAINERS

8-ft. to 53-ft.

Starting under $3000 delivered. www.boxesandbridges.com

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ROUND BALERS

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

JOHN DEERE

2007 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 10-ply tires, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup lift, balecount: 12,169. #21779. (3)............................ $23,500 2003 John Deere 567 Megawide Plus pickup, surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup lift, fire extinguisher. Consignment. #22360 (1).......................................... $12,500

2015 John Deere 569 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift, bale push bar, 21.5L-16.1 tires. #21189. (1)....... .............................................. $47,000 2014 John Deere 569 Megawide pickup, twine and surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup. #21832. (3)..$39,600 2013 John Deere 569 1 3/8” 1000 rpm hookup, 21.5L-16.1 rim & tires, Megawide Plus pickup, pushbar, cover edge surface wrap, hydraulic pickup lift, variable core valve. #21670. (1)......... .............................................. $41,000 2013 John Deere 569 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, hydraulic pickup lift. #16211. (1). Was $41,000.....NOW $31,000 CNT/F.O.B. 2012 John Deere 568 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, hydraulic lift Megawide pickup, pushbar. 14,150 bales. #21689. (1).................. $19,500 2011 John Deere 568 21.5L-16.1 10-ply tires, Megawide Plus pickup, pushbar, coveredge surface wrap, hydraulic pickup lift. #22030. (3)........... $28,500 2011 John Deere 568 surface wrap, Megawide Plus pickup with hydraulic lift, 21.5L-16.1 tires, pushbar. #22160.

(1).......................................... $23,500 2010 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine and surface wrap, Bale Trak monitor, hydraulic pickup lift, 21.5L16.1 tires, push bar, 9992 bale count. #21758. (4)............................ $32,500 2010 John Deere 568 1000 PTO, 21.5L16.1 10-ply tires, Megawide Plus pickup, hydraulic pickup, dual gauge wheels, bale pushbar, cover edge surface wrap system, 11735 total bales. #21664. (1).................. $30,800

(R) 2009 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 5-ft., bale push bar, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, hydraulic pickup lift slip clutch & speed sensor, 10,725 bales. #21037. (4). Was $31,000.................. ..................NOW $25,000 CNT/F.O.B. (R) 2009 John Deere 568 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, Megawide Plus hydraulic pickup, dual gauge wheels. #17503. (1). Was $32,000.................. .......................... NOW $22,750/F.O.B. 2008 John Deere 568 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, Megawide Plus pickup with hydraulic lift, 21.5-16.1 high flotation tires, 14,869 bales. #21763. (1).......... .............................................. $30,000 (R) 2008 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine only, 1000 PTO, 31x13.5 8-ply tires, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup lift, slip clutch alert & speed sensor, balecount: 8610. #22021. (4).. .............................................. $19,500

VERMEER 2011 Vermeer 605SM Megawide pickup, twine and surface wrap, 1000 PTO. #21744. (3) Was $19,950................... ..................NOW $18,950 CNT/F.O.B. NEW HOLLAND

2015 John Deere W150 18-ft. header with conditioner, 150 hp, 600-65R28 radial bar tires, hydraulic centerlink, reverser kit, external booster spring, light kit, engine fan baffle with 180A header, integrated AutoTrac. #21840. (3)........ ............................................ $135,500

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

(3).......................................... $18,500

(R) 2009 MacDon M200 16-ft. R80 rotary disc header with steel conditioner rollers, also with D60 25-ft. draper header, Cat 6.6L 213 hp engine. #21409. (1).. .............................................. $97,500

2008 MacDon M200 16-ft. R80 rotary disc header, conditioner, Cat 6.6L 213 hp engine, 1950 hrs. #21408. (1)..$85,000

2003 New Holland BR780 regular pickup, 1000 PTO, crop saver wheels, Bale Command twine wrap. #22047. (1).... ................................................. $6950

2013 John Deere W110 self-propelled, bar 600-65R28 radial tires, hydraulic centerlink, external booster springs, engine fan baffle, auxiliary lift valve, training seat, knife/reel speed module with 160A header, engine hours 75, header 25 hours. #21873. (1).$130,500 2014 John Deere 430D 30-ft. draper windrower header. #21820. (4)........... .............................................. $34,000 2014 John Deere 425D 25-ft. draper header, single sickle, 6-bat plastic finger reel, steel end finger kit, LH & RH end swath deflector rods, 4 wheel header trailer. #21683. (3)..... $42,500

MISCELLANEOUS

2011 Frontier AP12A pallet fork, Vin# 1XFAP12KJD0000348, with 48” tines, fits 8000 series loader. “Brand New Never Used”. #22172. (4)......... $1950 2000 Frontier 48” pallet fork, fits 700 loaders. #22337. (3)............................ $800

2009 MacDon R80 16-ft. disc header, steel conditioner, came off M200 windrower. #21409. (1).......... $10,500

3 POINT HITCH EQUIPMENT

2015 John Deere 260 backhoe, Cat. 1, 12” bucket. #21599. (1)............. $5700 “NEW” Frontier BU1060 round bale unroller, hydraulic actuation. #21005.

(1)............................................. $1595

2015 John Deere W235 self-propelled, 235 hp, Premium cab, AutoTrac ready, 520/85R38 drive tires, 16.5Lx16.1 steering tires, 500R 16-ft. rotary platform with V-10 steel conditioning roll. #21838. (1).......................... $180,000

AMS GLOBAL GUIDANCE

John Deere 0907PC Starfire 3000 receiver. #22229. (1)................................. $3430 John Deere 0900PC Starfire receiver, SF1. #17103. (1)................................. $1500

1980 John Deere 509 rotary mower, 540 PTO, new hydraulic hoses. #22233.

(1)............................................... $850

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

After Hours Sales:

2016 John Deere 647 4-ft., Cat I, roto tiller. #21715. (2)............................... $3550

2008 King Kutter RC30 5-ft. rotary mower. #21526. (1)................................. $850

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

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Farm & Ranch Equipment

Auction Wednesday, June 7th, 10 a.m.

Location: North side of Eddies Corner, Moore, MT (17 miles west of Lewistown on US 87) Owners: John Flugge Estate, Buffalo, MT, Art Dover, Buffalo, MT, and Select Guest Consignors.

Ford 2600

2006 Peterbuilt & 2009 Precision

1999 Loral 3000 AirMax 5

Auction HigHligHts TELEHANDLER & TRACTORS

Standing left to right: Marshall Kunkel, IIaya Payne, Devon Lundquist, Xander Digan. Kneeling left to right: Winston Fee, Aaron Brubaker.

1994 Diamond D 20’

AUTOS

New Holland LM435A telehandler, diesel, 8’6” 1972 AMC Matador, auto, AMC 360 eng., 4 door, bucket w/ grapple, 4350 hrs. mdl. 7315-7. 2-owner outfit and a good runner!

Ford 2600 tractor, dual hyd., 540 pto, 3 pt.

1989 Oldmobile Delta 88, auto, pwr. locks, blue A-C 6070, Westendorf self-leveling loader, 7’ ext. & int., 238k mi, runs great!

HAYING EQUIPMENT bucket w/ grapple, duals, (high hours) TRUCKS JD 945 MoCo rotary mower, 13’, pull-type, 2 pt.

2006 Peterbilt Mdl. 379, CAT C15, 10 auto-shift, swivel hitch, hyd. swing, conditioner Unibilt Ultra sleeper cab, 712,000 original mi., NH 282 square baler new virgin rubber. Clean outfit - ready to roll!

NH Stackliner 1037, pull type, 122 bale cap.

1999 Loral 3000 AirMax 5 spreader truck, DT466, NH Stackliner 1002, pull-type, 540 pto, upgraded Dickey John controler, epoxy coated box exten- to 2-hyd., 54 bale cap. sions and Agricover electric tarp ATV’S 1979 GMC 7000 tandem truck, 427 eng., 13 spd., 2010 Honda Rancher 420ES, 4x4, elec. shift, hand twin screw, air brakes, 2-way hoist, 20’ box, 600 warmers, 3349 mi., excellent! bu., steel floor, 45,500 orig. mi.

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2005 Kenworth T800 Cat C15, 550hp, AroCab, 11R22.5 tires, caps 75%, external air cleaners, dual exhaust, 3.70 rears. 686,000 miles.................$35,900 2005 Kenworth T800 Cat 550 h p, 18 speed, 756,000 miles, 3.70 ratio, like new cap 11R22.5 tires, dual exhaust and external air cleaners..........$39,900

1998 Kenworth T800 flat top AroCab sleeper, Cummins N-14 525 hp, 13 speed, 11R24.5 tires, steerable lift axle, 2 line wet kit, grill guard bumper, 930,150 miles........................$28,500

2006 International 9400i 70” condo, Cummins ISX 475, 13 speed, good virgin tires, drop visor, leather seats, DVD player, 891,000 miles, 3.58 ratio, 232” wheelbase. $27,500......$25,500

1984 Kenworth W900B Cummins NTC-400, 13 speed, 3.90, 11R24.5 near new cap tires, Canadian spread Ag-100 suspension, 236” wheelbase, 60” flattop...............................$17,500

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2003 Kenworth W900L 550 hp Cat 6NZ, 13 speed, 3.55 ratio rears, AG400 suspension, all new low pro 24.5 tires, 275” wheelbase.............$45,900

1999 Freightliner FLD120 day cab, Detroit Series 60, 430 hp, 13 speed, 740,000 miles, 2 line wet kit, 210” wheelbase, 11R24.5 tires on hub piloted wheels...........................$18,500

Robotics team wins

High school students from Fairfield, Great Falls and Sun River Valley topped 127 other robotics teams at one of two FIRST ™ World Championship Competitions in front of over 20,000 last weekend in Houston, Texas.

FIRST ™ stands for For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology and was created over 25 years ago to help bring kids to science and technology. The World Championships are events where teams from all over the world come to celebrate for nearly a week every year. There are four robotics platforms for different age levels. The Sun River Valley Robotics Club competes in FIRST TECH CHALLENGE which is for kids from 7th through 12th grades. Last September, a new game was announced that contained new tasks for the robot to perform, and 5300 teams world wide began creating robots to perform tasks. “Our team is very good at brainstorming and then thinking critically about how they might optimize their device to maximize the number of points in the game” said coach Chuck Merja. “They really dialed in on some particular aspects of the game this year, and that design was validated last weekend with several

2007 International 9400i Eagle Cat C15, 475 hp, 18 speed, 11R22.5 virgin tires, 760,000 miles, 50” sleeper, 210” wheelbase.....................$32,500

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2001 Peterbilt 378 dump truck, 475 hp Cat 6NZ, 13 speed, steerable lift axle, 17-ft. box with high lift end gate.. . ..............................................$53,500

2003 Kenworth W900L 550 hp Cat 6NZ, 13 speed, 3.70 ratio rears, AG400 suspension, 11R22.5 tires in great shape, steerable lift axle, 260” wheelbase..............................$49,900 2008 Peterbilt 388 Pre-Emission Cat 6NZ 550 hp, 18 speed, 481,000 miles, new low pro 24.5 tires, 255” wheelbase, 3.55 ratio.............$69,900 2005 Kenworth T800 day cab, Cummins ISX, 450 hp, 10 speed, 170” wheelbase, air ride suspension.......... ..............................................$32,500

2001 Freightliner Classic 550 hp, Cat, 10 speed, 11R22.5 tires, AliArc bumper, 3.58 ratio..................$17,500

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1999 Barrett 53-ft.x102” straight trailer, single level, 3 gates, great floor, aluminum wheels...................$22,500

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runs just under the (Bob Beamon-like) world record of 340.

Roughly a third of their runs were 300 or above.”

“We focus on building high performance units and several of our designs have been validated in WORLD competition with a second place finish in 2014 and a first place finish in 2015. “ Because of the split championships our current title of “World Champions*” has an asterisk because there is a competition starting in a couple days that is the second half of the FIRST WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES. They will also crown “World Champions*” and then we will meet those champions in New Hampshire in July and ONE of us will convert that “World Champions*” to a “World Champions!!”. We will work hard over the next couple months to bring those !! back to Montana.

The trip to New Hampshire is a wonderful, but unexpected opportunity for the kids that will probably cost over $10K, so any support would be greatly appreciated. Checks can be sent to Sun River Valley Schools, P O Box 380, Simms, MT 59477 with ROBOTICS in the memo. This way your dollars can be tax deductible.

For interest in becoming a future robotics team member or for more information contact Chuck Merja, chuckm@3rivers. net or 406.799.5955.

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Perhaps one of the rarest colors of horse is the grulla (pronounced grew-ya) or grullo (grew-\o), also known as the black dun, blue dun or lobo dun.

The coat color is the result of the dun gene on top of a black gene, which produces individual hairs that are a mousy gray, smokey blue, or slate gray color. Grullo horses can vary quite widely, from a distinctive smoky blue to a smoky blue to a mousy tan.

Often these horses have a dorsal stripe on the back, a dark face, dark ear tips and edging, dark mane and legs, and leg barring (called tiger striping).

The Spanish work grulla refers to a slate-gray crane.

2009 John Deere 568 baler for parts

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Changes to credit reports will benefit college students

By Iowa State University of Science and Technology Building a credit history is a slow and sometimes vicious cycle. It is hard to establish credit, if you’ve never had it.

This is a common struggle for many young adults and college students who don’t have credit cards or a bank loan, two major factors used to calculate credit scores, said Jonathan Fox, director of Iowa State University’s Financial Counseling Clinic (http://www.hdfs.hs.iastate.edu/fcc/) and Ruth Whipp Sherwin Endowed Professor. That’s why Fox and other financial experts say many Iowa State students may benefit from changes to credit report criteria, which will take effect this summer.

“These students are responsible money managers, but without a credit card or bank loan they are not establishing a credit history,” Fox said. “The use of information from cell phone or cable bills could help those with no other forms of credit.”

Jeanna Nation, a lecturer and financial counselor, also sees this transition as a plus for students. “Often these are the only sources of financial management students have encountered before they leave college,” she said. “For our students as a whole, I think this is good.”

Credit agencies not only will include bill-payment history when figuring credit scores, but also plan to remove tax liens and civil judgments from reports. Cynthia Fletcher, a professor and extension specialist in the department of human development and family studies who specializes in consumer economics, says regulators have pushed for these changes to protect consumers who find erroneous data on their credit reports.

In 2015, attorneys general from 31 states, including Iowa, reached a settlement with the three leading credit reporting agencies – Experian, Equifax and TransUnion – to improve credit report accuracy and enhance consumer protections.

According to the agreement, the settlement addressed three areas of concern: • Accuracy of information maintained by the reporting agencies • Practices related to the investigation of consumer disputes of inaccuracies • Reporting of medical debt A 2017 report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau outlined similar steps to ensure accuracy and improve communication when consumers dispute results.

Fletcher says credit reporting agencies receive millions of requests to correct credit report errors. According to a study mandated by Congress, one in five consumers has an error in their credit report.

“It’s a fairly common problem. When you bring up a discussion of consumer credit or when I’m teaching that topic, there are always people who have frustrating stories of discovering errors in their financial history,” Fletcher said.

Millions could benefit Only time will tell how these changes will affect consumers’ access to credit and the impact on the economy, Fletcher said. Industry projections show as many as 12 million Americans could see a boost in their credit score, but it could be as small as 20 points.

The removal of tax liens and civil judgments will limit the amount of information lenders have to assess a borrower’s ability to repay a loan. Industry estimates find consumers with liens and judgments are twice as likely to default on a loan, Fletcher said. However, this information is still available through public records, but verifying the accuracy is a challenge. She says there are potential pros and cons to increasing access to credit.

“If this affects people’s ability to get mortgages, those are real drivers of local economies,” Fletcher said. “The question is how many consumers will see significant change?

The projections are relatively small. People with tax liens or civil judgments may see a sufficient boost, but lenders many not be accurately assessing borrowers’ risk.”

Request your report Iowa State financial experts urge consumers to review their credit reports for errors. Federal law requires credit reporting agencies to provide consumers with a free copy annually (www.annualcreditreport.com). Fox says one of the first things he covers in his personal finance courses is having students review their reports for accuracy. In every class, there is always at least one student who finds a mistake on his or her report, he said. ##### While a man is contented with himself and his own resources, all is well.

Public health officials issue a rabies reminder

State and local public health officials are reminding Montanans to be aware of the risk for exposure to rabies as summer approaches. Encounters between humans and wild animals often increase in spring and summer months because of the time spent hiking and engaging in other outdoor activities.

From 2010 to 2016, 141 animals submitted for testing to the Montana Department of Livestock (DOL) were positive for rabies. Most of the animals were bats (67%), some were skunks (26%), and a few were other wild and domestic animals.

Rabies is a fatal disease. The rabies virus is carried in the saliva of infected warm-blooded mammals and is usually transmitted to people and other animals through a bite. Bats are a great concern in Montana because a bite may not be noticeable.

“Rabies can be prevented by avoiding physical contact with stray or wild animals and seeking preventive treatment if you think you have been exposed,” said Jen Fladager, a nurse with the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS).

If someone is bitten by a domestic dog, cat or ferret, the animal can be observed for signs of rabies, almost always avoiding the need for treatment. If an animal cannot be located, observed or tested, a person may need to undergo a series of shots to prevent rabies. In 2016, administration of treatment to prevent infection was recommended to 153 individuals.

“Prevention of a potential exposure to rabies, and ultimately a human rabies case, is our primary objective,” Fladager added. “In Montana, the last case of rabies in a human was diagnosed in 1997. This shows veterinarians’ efforts to vaccinate pets and public health’s efforts to identify and treat people who have been exposed is effective.”

DPHHS and DOL remind everyone of the following rabies prevention tips: Do not feed or handle wild animals, especially bats.

Teach children never to touch wild animals or handle bats, even dead ones. Ask children to tell an adult if they see or find a bat.

Avoid animal bites from domestic animals. Teach children to never approach an animal at large, and to always ask an owner’s permission prior to petting an animal. Another common source of bite exposures are adults attempting to rescue a feral animal. Sick or injured animals that have not been socialized can become aggressive when someone attempts to handle them.

Vaccinate dogs and cats against rabies. Cats are especially susceptible to rabies exposure as a result of more contact with wild animals than dogs. All dogs and cats should have a current rabies certificate.

Bat-proof your house. Bats must not be allowed in living areas of your home. Put screens on all windows, doors and chimneys to prevent bats from entering. You can prevent bats from roosting in attics or buildings by covering outside entry points, loosely hanging clear plastic sheeting or bird netting over these areas. Bats crawl out and leave, but cannot re-enter. To avoid trapping any young bats who will die or try to make their way into your rooms, seal the openings permanently after August or in the fall after bats have left for the season.

Watch for abnormal wild animal behavior. Most wild animals avoid humans and seeing skunks and bats during the daytime is rare. If you see an animal acting strangely, leave it alone and contact law enforcement or an animal control agency if you think it may pose a danger.

“Any bat that has physical contact with a person, or is found in an area where contact may have occurred but gone undetected, such as a bedroom with a sleeping adult or child, should be tested for rabies when possible,” Fladager said. “Do not damage the head of the bat, because the brain is needed for the rabies test. If you or your child has any contact with a bat or find a bat in your home, or are bitten or scratched by any wild or stray animal, contact your health care provider for appropriate follow-up.”

For additional information on rabies visit the DPHHS website at www.dphhs.gov or contact your local health department. ##### If one places a tiny amount of liquor on a scorpion, it will instantly go mad and sting itself to death? ##### Did you know... Ketchup was sold in the 1830s as medicine?

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2015 John Deere 7210R tractor with H480 loader. 210 hp, 23 F/11R PS transmission, left hand reverser, 3 speed PTO, 43 GPM pump, 4 SCV’s, deluxe cab: leather interior with heated seat and refrigerator, 1138 hours............................... $159,000

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2007 International 7600 Cat C13, 9 speed, lift axle, 22-ft. box, hoist remote, electric tarp, silage/beet gate, only 175,000 miles ......................................................

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2007 Kenworth W900L Cat C15, 550 hp, 18 speed,72” sleeper, VIT interior,...................................... $49,500

2007 Freightliner FLD12064SD MBE 4000 435 hp, 10 speed, air ride, engine brake, 48” flat top axle,air ride...................................... $32,500

2007 Kenworth T600 Cat C13, 430 hp, 10 speed Ultrashift, 237” wheelbase, perfect for a grain box..................... $36,500

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2012 Peterbilt 386 Cummins ISX, 13 speed, 63” sleeper, lockers engine brake.................................... $49,500

2007 Kenworth T600 C13 Cat, 430 hp, 10 speed Ultrashift, 589,000 miles, NEW drive tires, 72” sleeper, engine brake.................................... $37,500

2006 Western Star 4900EX Detroit 60, 14.0L, 515 hp, 13 speed, engine, 72” sleeper...................................... $35,000

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2006 Freightliner Columbia Detroit Series 60, 435/515 hp, 10 speed Eaton Ultrashift, recent overhaul, engine brake......... $38,500

2006 Western Star 14.0L Detriot, 13 speed, O/H with papers, headache rack, wet kit, 11R24.5............................... $37,500

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2007 Mack CHN613 Mack AC 460P, 460 hp, 18 speed, engine brake, 254,000 miles.................................. $38,500

2006 Volvo VNL64 Cummins ISX, 565 hp, 18 speed, lift axle, air ride, 48” sleeper...................................... $36,500

2-2006 Freightliner Century Detroit 60, 14.0L, 515 hp, 10 speed Ultrashift, air ride............................................. $34,500

2006 Freightliner Century 429,000 miles, 14.0L Detroit, Autoshift, air ride, air slide 5th wheel............................ $29,500

2006 International 9200i Cummins ISX, 475 hp, 10 speed, autoshift, engine brake, air ride....................... $29,500

2009 International Prostar Cummins ISX, 435 hp, 13 speed, engine brake, air ride.................................. $29,000

2007 Freightliner Columbia MBE4000 450 hp, 10 speed Ultrashift, engine brake, low miles................... $25,000

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2000 & 1998 Transcraft flatbed, 48-ft. x102”, air ride, spread axle..... $11,500

2013 Versatile 350 Cummins QSX, 350 hp, 4x4, Powershift, 4 remote hydraulics, 1000 PTO, 462 hours................... $159,500

2-1992 Fontaine flatbed, 48-ft.x96”, tandem spead axle, air ride..................$9500

2000 Fontaine flatbed, 48-ft.x102”, spring ride, sliding tandem axle ...... $11,500

1997 Caterpillar TH83 Cat 3054T, 109 hp, 4 speed, 41-ft. height reach, 8000 lbs. capacity............................ $25,000

1999 Freightliner FL112 single axle, Cat C-12, 9 speed, cruise, jakes, air ride, pintle hitch....................................... $17,500

1995 Lynwood tilt deck trailer, 37-ft.x102”, 20-ft. deck, hydraulic tilt, tri-axle, spring ride.............................................$8500 1999 NTE tilt trailer, 37-ft.x96”, tri-axle, spring ride................................$8500

2013 Utility drop deck, 48-ft.x102”, tandem spread axle, air ride, two boxes........................................ $27,500

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2001 CPS 42-ft. belly dump, tandem axle, spring ride .............................. $20,500 1998 CPS 42-ft. belly dump, spring ride........................................ $19,500 2011 CPS belly dump, 44-ft.x96”, spring ride, tri-axle, manual tarp...... $24,500

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2011 Timpte 50-ft.x96”x66” air ride, tri-axle, rear lift axle, splash guards.$32,500 2007 Trail-Eze TE80HT 40-ton hydraulic tail drop deck, hydraulic winch................................ $29,500

2001 Felling end dump, 25-ft.x102”x48”, 20-ft. tub, high lift end gate, spring ride........................ $24,500

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1995 Alumafab flatbed pup, 20-ft.x96”, bulkhead, spring ride, metal deck.........$6500

1978 Custom Built end dump pup, 29-ft.6”, 16-ft. tongue, 12-ft. tub, spring ride.............................................$7500

2000 Merritt hopper, 48-ft.x96”x68”, spring ride, manual tarps and traps, dual door rear trap........................................... $28,500

2006 Freightliner Columbia Detroit 60, 14.0L, 455 hp, autoshift, 20-ft. box, manual tarp, remote opener......................... $52,500

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Weller named head of food science and technology

By Ron Yoder, Associate Vice Chancellor, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Curtis Weller has been named head of the Department of Food Science and Technology and director of the Food Processing Center at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL).

Weller has held both roles on an interim basis since August 2016, when Rolando Flores left to become dean of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at New Mexico State University.

“Dr. Flores put the department and the Food Processing Center on the right trajectory, and the move to Nebraska Innovation Campus provided the infrastructure that they needed to extend their reach,” said Ron Yoder, associate vice chancellor of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. “We anticipate that Dr. Weller, with his extensive experience in food science and engineering in the industry, will be able to take advantage of the foundation of excellent faculty and staff and excellent facilities that exists to continue to serve the needs of the industry, the state of Nebraska and beyond.”

In July 2015, the department and the Food Processing Center moved operations to the Food Innovation Center at Nebraska Innovation Campus. The 178,000-square-foot complex provides world-class facilities for the department and private partners. It includes a state-of-the-art distance education classroom, wet/dry lab research space, food grade/ non-food grade pilot plant space and office space.

“Food security is a critical issue around the world, and I believe we can play a key role in providing a safe and secure food system,” Weller said.

Weller, a professor of food science and biological systems engineering, also was director of the Nebraska Manufacturing Extension Partnership from January 2014 to March 31, 2017. He has been at the university for 25 years. He received bachelor and master’s degrees in food science and a doctoral degree in agricultural engineering from the University of Illinois.

The Department of Food Science and Technology provides undergraduate and graduate education and training to students preparing for careers in food science and technology in the food industry, academia or government. The department also conducts basic and applied research for the benefit of the industry and consumers, and provides assistance to the food industry through Nebraska Extension.

The Food Processing Center is a multi-disciplinary resource for the food industry, providing a combination of consulting, technical and business development services. The center is a major food processing and applied research hub that integrates applied research with state-of-the-art pilot plants, laboratory services, product developers and a team that supports food entrepreneurship. ##### Cows are my passion.

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You really should eat your Brassica

By Agricultural Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have determined your Mom was right. You should eat your Brussel sprouts, kale, cabbage and 27 additional varieties of Brassica microgreens. That declaration comes following the identification of phytochemicals, vitamins and minerals in all members of the Brassica family that are important to our health.

Yaguang (Sunny) Luo, a food technologist at the Food Quality Laboratory in Beltsville, Maryland, led a team of scientists that conducted the mineral analyses of the Brassica microgreen varieties. Eton Codling, a research agronomist at the Adaptive Cropping Systems Laboratory, also in Beltsville, and Zhenlei Xiao, a postdoctoral researcher, collaborated with Luo. Both laboratories are part of USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS).

Microgreens are the young seedlings of vegetables and herbs. They are harvested with the seed’s original leaves intact, very soon after these first true leaves emerge. The Brassica microgreens analyzed in this study included arugula, broccoli, kale, radish, red cabbage and wasabi.

Essential minerals are a class of nutrients important for human health that are obtained from dietary sources. There are two groups of these essential minerals: microelements (also known as “trace elements,” such as iron, zinc, copper and manganese) and macroelements (such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and sodium).

These elements play crucial roles in various biological processes for both plants and animals. In humans, deficiencies can cause metabolic disorders and organ damage leading to diseases and even death.

Luo and her research team found that mineral concentrations in microgreens varied by species and variety. The most abundant macroelement found in the microgreen samples was potassium, followed by phosphorus, calcium, magnesium and sodium. Potassium values were highest in wasabi microgreens and lowest in daikon radish microgreens. Savoy cabbage microgreens had the highest calcium levels.

Microgreens are an emerging class of specialty fresh produce which have gained popularity with chefs and consumers, and positively impact diets, according to Luo. For more information contact Sharon Durham (https:// www.ars.usda.gov/oc/about/), ARS Office of Communications.

The Agricultural Research Service is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief scientific in-house research agency.

Daily, ARS focuses on solutions to agricultural problems affecting America. Each dollar invested in agricultural research results in $17 of economic impact.

US livestock slaughter February 2017

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Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 3.94 billion pounds in February, up 1 percent from the 3.90 billion pounds produced in February 2016.

Beef production, at 1.93 billion pounds, was 3 percent above the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.37 million head, up 3 percent from February 2016. The average live weight was down 12 pounds from the previous year, at 1,360 pounds.

Veal production totaled 5.6 million pounds, 8 percent below February a year ago. Calf slaughter totaled 40,200 head, up 10 percent from February 2016. The average live weight was down 46 pounds from last year, at 241 pounds.

Pork production totaled 1.99 billion pounds, down 1 percent from the previous year. Hog slaughter totaled 9.37 million head, down 1 percent from February 2016. The average live weight was up 1 pound from the previous year, at 284 pounds.

Lamb and mutton production, at 11.2 million pounds, was down 11 percent from February 2016. Sheep slaughter totaled 159,400 head, 9 percent below last year. The average live weight was 140 pounds, down 2 pounds from February a year ago.

January to February 2017 commercial red meat production was 8.2 billion pounds, up 3 percent from 2016.

Accumulated beef production was up 6 percent from last year, veal was down 7 percent, pork was up 1 percent from last year, and lamb and mutton production was down 1 percent.

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Are you a sun seeker after a long winter?

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service I noticed the houseplants on the windowsills of our home were leaning toward the sun. In fact, some of my plants on tables appeared as though they might topple onto the floor as they stretched their green “necks” toward the light.

My overwintered blooming red geraniums had their “faces” pressed up against the windowpanes. My geraniums want to go outside. So do I. Scientists have a name for this tendency to follow the sun.

“Heliotropism” is the name of plants’ movement toward the sun. If you ever have driven by a beautiful field of blooming sunflowers with their faces pointing toward the sun, you know what I’m talking about.

I think many of us may be feeling a little “heliotropic” these days. I could use some sunlight after a long winter when I arrive at work in the dark and return home in the dark.

We know that we need to protect our skin from too much sun exposure, which could increase our risk for skin cancer.

Health experts recommend minimizing our sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., using ample SPF (sun protection factor) 30 or higher sunscreen, and wearing wide-brimmed hats, ultraviolet-protective sunglasses and long-sleeved clothing.

Despite the risks, did you know that a little sunlight has beneficial effects on nutritional status? Our skin can form vitamin D from sun exposure. According to vitamin D researchers, five to 30 minutes of sun exposure twice a week can help our skin form vitamin D. Vitamin D is best known for its role in building and maintaining bones because it helps our body absorb calcium. Children and adults need vitamin D, calcium and a wide variety of nutrients to keep bones strong throughout their lifetime.

Our bones are not static; they constantly are being remodeled. Nourishing and exercising our bones may help protect us from osteoporosis.

Besides bone health, adequate vitamin D may help prevent colon cancer and potentially some other cancers, at least according to some research. More research is under way.

Other researchers are examining the role that vitamin D may play in reducing the risk for type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, heart disease, depression and other diseases.

Some people are more likely to be deficient in vitamin D. Those of us with limited sun exposure are at risk for vitamin D deficiency. Other at-risk groups include infants who are breastfed exclusively, older adults, those with dark skin, and those who are obese or who have undergone gastric bypass surgery.

Those of us who are inside buildings the better part of six months out of the year need to rely on food and supplements. We have a few foods available that are good sources of vitamin D, but we need to think about our food choices to meet our needs.

You may have heard your parents or grandparents mention having spoons of cod liver oil as children. Cod liver oil is an excellent, although not the tastiest, source of vitamin D. Other fish such as salmon, tuna and sardines also are good natural sources of vitamin D. Fortified orange juice and milk provide vitamin D. Liver, eggs and fortified cereals also provide vitamin D. The recommended dietary allowance for vitamin D varies with age. For example, infants to age 1 need 400 international units (IU) per day. From age 1 to 70, the recommendation is 600 IU per day and at 70 years, the recommendation is 800 IU. Be aware that some people need far more than the current recommendation. Your medical provider may run lab tests to determine your vitamin D status. Your provider may prescribe therapeutic doses of vitamin D supplements to increase the vitamin D levels in your blood, so be sure to follow that advice.

When you find yourself peering out your window at the sun on cold, gray days, like a plant in pursuit of sunlight, remember that a little sunlight is OK. When warm, sunny days arrive, take the precautions against getting too much sun. Be sure to think about your food selections and, potentially, supplements to be sure you are taking in enough vitamin D all year long.

This recipe features vitamin D-rich tuna and is courtesy of the Midwest Dairy Association. Enjoy this sandwich with a glass of vitamin D-fortified milk. Visit https://www.ag.ndsu. edu/boomers/bones-joints to learn more about nourishing your bones throughout life.

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Guayule: Past meets future

By Agricultural Research Service A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) team is putting their own spin on the phrase, “Where the rubber hits the road.” Using biotech tools, the team has developed an improved variety of guayule plant as a natural source of tire rubber.

Chemist Colleen McMahan achieved the technological feat together with molecular biologists Grisel Ponciano, Niu Dong and Dante Placido and technician Trinh Huynh – all with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Albany, California. Last year, they delivered more than 3,000 experimental guayule plants to their research partner, Bridgestone Americas, for field-testing.

Rubber is usually made from petroleum or from the Asian rubber tree plant. But rubber can also come from a domestic plant called “guayule.” A woody desert shrub cultivated in the southwestern United States, guayule is a natural source of rubber (latex), organic resins and high-energy biofuel feedstock.

In 2013, Bridgestone Americas and the ARS Bioproducts Research Unit in Albany began a research agreement to evaluate ARS’s genetically improved guayule. The genetic modification increased rubber content dramatically in both laboratory and greenhouse trials, according to McMahan.

Their work with Bridgestone has allowed them to evaluate the plants and test them in the field.

The long-term goal is to supplement current guayule germplasm collections with plants that have important traits such as drought and disease resistance. In a separate project with Cornell University, McMahan’s team sought guayule types that weren’t already in ARS’s collection.

One source was the National Park Service’s Manzanar Historic Site in Independence, California. An internment camp for Japanese-Americans during World War II, Manzanar was also the site where guayule plants were selected, bred, cultivated and processed into natural rubber to aid the war effort. The park donated seed from its heirloom plants.

According to Huynh, the experimental guayule plants have unique DNA modifications that may translate into increased rubber and biomass. Bridgestone America is growing and evaluating the plants in their Eloy, Arizona, facilities.

For more information contact Sharon Durham (https:// www.ars.usda.gov/oc/about/), ARS Office of Communications.

The Agricultural Research Service is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief scientific in-house research agency.

Daily, ARS focuses on solutions to agricultural problems affecting America. Each dollar invested in agricultural research results in $17 of economic impact.

Are you a sun seeker after a long winter?

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Heartfelt Tuna Melt 6 ounces solid white tuna packed in water, drained 1/3 c. chopped celery 1/4 c. chopped onion 1/4 c. low-fat Thousand Island dressing 2 whole-wheat English muffins, split 3 ounces reduced-fat cheddar cheese, grated Salt and black pepper to taste Preheat broiler. Combine tuna, celery, onion and salad dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Toast the English muffin halves. Place split side up on baking sheet and top each with one-fourth of the tuna mixture. Broil two to three minutes or until heated through. Top with cheese and return to broiler until cheese is melted, about one minute longer.

Makes four servings. Each serving has 140 calories, 7 grams (g) fat, 7 g protein, 13 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber and 330 milligrams sodium.

(Julie Garden-Robinson, Ph.D., R.D., L.R.D., is a North Dakota State University Extension Service food and nutrition specialist and professor in the Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences.) ##### A radio antenna will slide up and down easier if a coat of wax is applied occasionally. Wax paper works great for this job. Rub the wax paper up and down the antenna, the wax from the paper will coat the antenna. ##### Drop a business card (or file card with your name on it) down the window slot in case you ever need to prove ownership.

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Microbes recognize kin

By University of Wyoming Extension How one-celled microbes recognize their kin is described in a paper by University of Wyoming (UW) scientists and published online this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).

Molecular biologist Daniel Wall and Ph.D. student Pengbo Cao solved a piece of the mystery surrounding how bacteria recognize family members, helping them band together for protection and even unite to become true multicellular organisms for survival.

“Self-identity reprogrammed by a single residue switch in a cell surface receptor of a social bacterium,” describes a lone amino acid switch they found can govern how the soil bacterium Myxococcus xanthus recognize their kin. The article is available online at http://bit.ly/pnaswall.

Microbes have a bad rap for being socially inept, but actually many of them live quite social lives.

“If they really want to thrive, they need to come together, recognize each other and assemble into multicellular structures to form something that’s beyond the ability of the individual,” said Cao. “I was pretty amazed how such a small, single cell microbe could exhibit such sophisticated social behaviors.”

Efforts built on an earlier discovery by Wall and colleagues in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources that found a particular cell receptor called TraA facilitated recognition among M. xanthus cells and allowed them to come together and exchange proteins and other components, a process called outer membrane exchange.

Cao noted different strains have different TraA sequences.

“The TraA receptors ensure when cells come in contact the sharing of cellular resources only occurs with close relatives that have identical or very similar TraA receptors,” said Cao. Wall and Cao asked if different TraA receptors allow cells to selectively bind one another.

They put different receptors into the same parent strain that were labeled with different color markers and showed that cells with different receptors formed distinct kin groups They then questioned how one receptor could create such diversity in recognition among natural populations so, using molecular scalpels and wrenches, they assembled parts of different TraA receptors and tested if cell recognition could be reprogrammed.

“Cao took the simplest case of two receptors very similar in sequence that only had 11 amino acid differences yet did not recognize each other,” said Wall.

Cao made a series of chimeras, using half of one receptor and half of another, and observed what the bacteria recognized.

They found that a single amino acid within the receptor plays an important role in the recognition.

“This was a surprising result,” said Wall. “That changing one amino acid had such a dramatic impact on specificity.”

By changing this residue, they even engineered TraA receptors with unique specificity that only recognized itself.

They hypothesize the malleability of TraA has allowed it to evolve and create social barriers between myxobacterial populations which, in turn, avoids nasty interactions with exploitive relatives.

Recognition is an important process because misrecognition of a neighboring cell could be lethal. Hundreds of different proteins are transferred during outer membrane exchange, said Wall. Included in the mix are toxins and, if the other cell is not a true clonemate or self, they won’t have the antidote and will die.

Wall and Cao speculate that such adverse interactions may drive and maintain diversification of TraA sequences in nature.

M. xanthus’ predatory nature has drawn agricultural interest.

“They kill and consume other bacteria,” said Wall. “That’s how they make their living, by eating their microbial neighbors.”

Scientists want to use that predatory behavior for biocontrol.

“Myxobacteria themselves do not harm plants, but they can kill pathogens of crops,” said Wall. “M. xanthus, along with other types of microbes, are organisms of interest to use as a natural way to control and protect crops from disease.”

Making products more biodegradable with starch

By Agricultural Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have developed a starch-based coating that improves biodegradability and water resistance in products like paper and plastic films.

While 100 percent biodegradable, starch lacks the flexibility necessary for many plastic and coating applications.

Polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH), a synthetic polymer, is usually used in films and coatings to provide flexibility. However, it has limited biodegradability.

At the USDA-Agricultural Research Service’s (ARS) National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research in Peoria, Illinois, scientists develop new value-added starch-based products to replace synthetic products such as polyethylene bags and polystyrene foam packing materials, which can accumulate in landfills. ARS chemists George Fanta and Gordon Selling, along with their colleagues, recently made starch complexes that, when blended with PVOH, improve strength, enhance flexibility and improve water resistance.

According to Fanta, the starch complex/PVOH blends have valuable properties not found separately in either material. The films could dramatically enhance future production of food packaging, plastic bags and other synthetic products.

Scientists expect to apply the technology to additional items, like clothing, in the future. For example, they envision coating umbrellas made of cotton with the complex rather than today’s reliance on synthetic materials such as nylon, polyester or acrylic.

The coatings resist water better than those prepared from pure PVOH, according to Selling. A drop of water on paper coated with these complexes remains on the surface for minutes and often evaporates before soaking into the paper.

ARS has filed a patent application covering the new paper-related technology, which should prove ideal for small papermaking companies. The technology uses ingredients and a production process that are both safe and inexpensive.

For more information contact Sandra Avant (https://www. ars.usda.gov/oc/about/#Sandra), ARS Office of Communications.

The Agricultural Research Service is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief scientific in-house research agency.

Daily, ARS focuses on solutions to agricultural problems affecting America. Each dollar invested in agricultural research results in $17 of economic impact.

2016 annual US livestock slaughter

Total red meat production for the United States totaled 50.5 billion pounds in 2016, 4 percent higher than the previous year. Red meat includes beef, veal, pork, and lamb and mutton. Red meat production in commercial plants totaled 50.4 billion pounds. On-farm slaughter totaled 93.2 million pounds.

Beef production totaled 25.3 billion pounds, up 6 percent from the previous year. Veal production totaled 81.0 million pounds, down 8 percent from last year. Pork production, at 25.0 billion pounds, was 2 percent above the previous year.

Lamb and mutton production totaled 155.4 million pounds, down slightly from 2015.

Commercial cattle slaughter during 2016 totaled 30.6 million head, up 6 percent from 2015, with federal inspection comprising 98.5 percent of the total. The average live weight was 1,363 pounds, up 3 pounds from a year ago.

Steers comprised 54.8 percent of the total federally inspected cattle slaughter, heifers 25.6 percent, dairy cows 9.6 percent, other cows 8.4 percent, and bulls 1.6 percent.

Commercial calf slaughter totaled 487,700 head, 8 percent higher than a year ago with 98.4 percent under federal inspection. The average live weight was 266 pounds, down 44 pounds from a year earlier.

Commercial hog slaughter totaled 118.2 million head, 2 percent higher than 2015 with 99.3 percent of the hogs slaughtered under federal inspection. The average live weight was down 1 pound from last year, at 282 pounds. Barrows and gilts comprised 97.3 percent of the total federally inspected hog slaughter.

Commercial sheep and lamb slaughter, at 2.24 million head, was up 1 percent from the previous year with 89.8 percent by federal inspection. The average live weight was down 2 pounds from 2015 at 134 pounds. Lambs and yearlings comprised 94.6 percent of the total federally inspected sheep slaughter.

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1 pound diced cooked fresh asparagus, drained 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup mayonnaise Snack rye bread In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, cheese and mayonnaise. Place in a 2-cup ovenproof bowl. Bake at 375° for 20 minutes or until heated through. Serve with bread. Yield: about 2 cups.

Fried Ice Cream

3 cups vanilla ice cream 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream 1-1/4 cups finely crushed graham crackers 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Oil for deep-fat frying Using a 1/2-cup ice cream scoop, place six scoops of ice cream on a baking sheet. Freeze.

Place heavy cream in a shallow bowl. Combine cracker crumbs and cinnamon in another shallow bowl. Dip ice cream balls in cream, then roll in crumb mixture. Cover and freeze for at least 1 hour. Refrigerate remaining cream and set aside remaining crumb mixture.

Roll ice cream balls again in cream, then coat again with crumbs. Freeze for 15 minutes.

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3V Distributing, Conrad ..............................A15 Abilene Machine Inc, Abilene KS .............. C34 Action Toys, Billings ..................................... C2 Affordable Construction Equipment, Billings & Bozeman ................................................. C55 Ag Diesel Performance, Inc. Wood, Mike Great Falls ......................................................... C19 Ag Trucks & Equipment, Great Falls ...........A25 Ag West Distributing Co., Great Falls .........A28 Ag Wise, Kremlin ....................................... C22 AgraSyst Dealers...............................A10, C47 American Manufacturing, Hogeland .......... C11 Basin Seed, LLC, Stanford ...........................B6 Bass Auction Co. Inc., Lewistown .............. C44 Baumalight, Wallenstein ON Canada .........A52 Bell Motor Co., Cut Bank ............................B14 Ben Taylor, Valier & Shelby ........................ C25 Big Equipment Co., Havre ......................... C13 Big Horn Sainfoin Seed Co., Powell WY .......B5 Big Sky Equipment, Conrad .................. B8, B9 Big Sky Sawmill & Wood Products, Vaughn. C3 Big Sky Wholesale Seeds, Shelby ............... C3 Billings Farm & Ranch Supply, BillingsA22, C43 Bouma Truck Sales, Choteau, Great Falls ........ ..........................................................INSERT BTI Feeds, Cut Bank ................................. C25 Buckley Auction ......................................... C28 Cascade Machine & Supply, Great Falls ....A53 Charles Moore, Inc. Miles City ....................B13 Chic Harbine Sales, Missoula.......................B1 Circle G Salvage, Walhalla, ND ..................A15 Circle S Seeds, of Montana, Three Forks .. C14 Clearview Seed, Denton .............................A45 Courtesy Ford, Conrad ...............................B23 Crazy Mountain Fabrication, Travis Klein, Big Timber ..................................................... C41 Creston Seed Sales, Kalispell ....................A24 Cut Bank Tire, Cut Bank ............................ C27 D & H Equipment, Bow Island AB Canada .. C4 David J Heine & Associates, Kalispell ........B15 DBL Sales & Service, Dave & Brock Linker, Coffee Creek ................................................. C41 Dick Irvin Trucking, Shelby ..........................B18 Diesel Specialty Inc, Wood, Mike Great Falls ... ................................................................ C19 Dietz Auto & Truck Salvage, Billings ...........A43 Direct Ag Network, LLC Dan Thome, Billings ... ................................................................ C23 Doane Western of Montana, Bozeman...... C40

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Krogmann Mfg. ...........................................B29 Kronebusch Electric, Conrad ......................A16 Lee’s Trapworks, LTD, Swift Currant Canada B3 Lewistown Honda, Lewistown............A28, C50 Lundberg Shop, LLC, Canyon Creek ............A2 M & R Seed Cleaning, Watford City, ND .....A33 M & W Machine, Three Forks .................... C10 Maxwell Lumber, Lewistown .......................B15 MDS Construction Supply, Great Falls ...... C38 Midland Implement , Billings .......................A52 Milk River Ag, Chinook .............................. C36 Mohrlang Fabrications, Brush CO ..............A14 Montana Holster & Shoulder Rig, Norm Schertenlieb ............................................ C12 Montana Metal Fabrications, Great Falls ....B22 Montana Mule Days, Whitehall ...................A10 Montana Post Driver, Gold Creek ...............B25 Montana Quality Structures, Stevensville .. C50 Montana Seeds, Conrad............................ C17 Montana Shed Center, Great Falls ...............B5 Montana Valley Irrigation, Great Falls C30, C37 Mountain Equipment, Belgrade ..................B22 Mountain View Metal Works, Wilsall .......... C19 MT Tractors, Matt Pendergast, StevensvilleC40 Musselshell Valley Equipment, Roundup .......... .......................................A26, A27, C15, C20 New Holland of Belgrade, Belgrade ............A49 New Homes of the Future, Billings .............. C8 NM Machinery, Missoula ........................... C44 North Star Equipment, John Myers, SimmsC16 Northern Chrysler, Cut Bank ......................A31 Northern Ford, Cut Bank ............................A31 Northern Hydraulics, Great Falls ................A43 Northern Prairie Auto Sales, Wolf Point ..... C27 Northwest Plastics, Libby .............................A8 Power Motors Implement, Fort Benton ...... C29 Powerhouse Equipment, Floweree .............A16 Precision Truck & Trailer, Havre ................... C1 Price Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula ..A11 Pure Bliss Cycle Sales, Conrad ................. C22 Rainbow Irrigation & Equipment, Chinook ..B32 RDO Equipment, Kalispell, Missoula, Ronan ... ........................................................A22, C45 Reddig Equipment & Repair, Kalispell ........B25 Rockwell Scales, Simms............................ C52 Roger Rader, Inc, Sun River .......................A34

Rydelle Enterprises, Marion Jones, Drummond ..........................................................A7 Severinsen Irrigation, Fairfield ....................A48 Shobe Auction & United Country Realty, Lewistown ............................................................A5 Shop Specialties, Ronan ............................A20 Shortline Ag, Scobey .........................C30, C42 Skierka Livestock Trucking, Pompeys Pillar ..B3 Sod Buster Sales, Polson ..................A32, C18 Specialty Tool & Attachment, Cody WY ..... C12 Steel Etc, Great Falls ................................ C53 Steinhatchee, Lance Nelson, Stevensville..B28 Stock Drive Trailer Sales, Dillon ................. C34 Stokes Fencing, Conrad ............................ C32 Sullivan Brothers Construction, Conrad .... C23 Super SmartRooms/Superform ICF, Jerry Gangstad, Avon........................................ A19, A42 Swains Spring Service, Great Falls ............A50 T & T Farm Supply, LLC, Chester ...............B18 Taylor Farm Store, Shelby ......................... C25 That Guys Fab Shop, Havre ...................... C12 The Truck Shop of Billings ..........................A42 Three Forks Lumber & Ready Mix, Three Forks ........................................................A55 Tiber Tractor Co., Chester ...........................B15 Tilleman Equipment Company, Havre ....... C39 TJ Equipment, Baer, Tim, Great Falls .........B30 Tom’s Shop, Grassrange............................ C32 Tomsheck Ag LLC, Oilmont ....................... C40 Torgerson’s, Ethridge, Great Falls, Lewistown, Havre, Denton, Billings .............................B29 Treasure State Seed, Fairfield ........... A17, A53 Tri County Implement, Sidney .......................B3 Triangle Ag Service, Fort Benton ............... C46 Triple T Sales, Chinook ...................... B26, B27 Van Motors, Conrad ......................................B7 Vaughn Truck, Havre .................................... C4 VW Mfg, Loren Hawks, Chester .................A55 Weedbusters Biocontrol, Missoula .............A21 Wesco Trailer Sales, Conrad.......................A56 Western Montana New Holland, Missoula ..A19 Western Water Wells, Jack Clark, Choteau C31 Wild Horse Seed, Havre .............................. C8 World Equipment, Idaho Falls, ID .............. C31 Yellowstone Tractor Co., Belgrade ..... B12, B24 Zerbe Bros., Glasgow ........................ B16, B17 Zomer Truck, Conrad ........................................ ........................ A44, A46, A47, A50, B28, C8

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Anhydrous Ammonia Safety

Anhydrous ammonia (NH3) is a nitrogen crop fertilizer that can cause severe chemical burns; frostbite to the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract; and death. It is important for all individuals working with this type of fertilizer to understand the potential risks, necessary safety precautions, and proper response in the event of accidental contact.

Anhydrous ammonia is a hygroscopic compound, meaning that it takes up water from the nearest source, which can include the human body—especially the eyes, lungs, and skin because of their high moisture content. Anhydrous ammonia is caustic, corrosive, and damaging to tissue high in moisture content when it contacts the human body. Anhydrous ammonia inhalation incidents are typically severe because the victim’s throat can swell shut, causing suffocation. When vapors or liquid come in contact with a person’s eyes, blindness may occur.

Typically, anhydrous ammonia is stored under pressure, but it vaporizes to a colorless gas. It has a unique odor that can be detected at a low concentration of 5 ppm. The concentration in fertilizer is approximately 1,000,000 ppm, but even brief exposure to a concentration of 2,500 to 6,500 ppm can result in death.

Anhydrous ammonia is transported under pressure as a liquid, so all equipment used for transport must be designed for use under high pressure to avoid ruptures or breaks. Incidents can occur when anhydrous ammonia escapes from transfer hoses or valves, equipment malfunctions and sprays anhydrous ammonia in multiple directions, hoses pull apart during transportation or application, and so on.

PPE and Supplies It is essential that all workers who use anhydrous ammonia wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), be equipped with necessary response supplies, and know how to respond in an emergency.

PPE should include ventless goggles or a full-face shield, rubber gloves with long cuffs that can be rolled to catch drips, and a long-sleeved shirt. Nonrubber gloves made of ammonia-proof material are acceptable.

Because contact lenses can trap the gas and become fused to the eye, it is recommended that individuals not wear contact lenses while working with anhydrous ammonia.

In the event of an exposure emergency, the most important resource is an ample supply of clean water to begin flushing the eyes and skin. If you use a vehicle to transport anhydrous ammonia, you must carry a 5 gal. container of clean water. Each person working with anhydrous ammonia should carry a 6 to 8 fl. oz. squeeze bottle of water at all times for rapid response to an emergency.

Basic First Aid for Anhydrous Ammonia Exposure The first-response treatment for anhydrous ammonia exposure is to flush the exposed area (skin, nose, throat, eyes, and so on) with clean water for a minimum of 15 minutes.

• Flush the exposed area immediately to decrease injury caused by the anhydrous ammonia coming in contact with skin or clothes. Although clean water is the ideal resource for flushing exposed areas of the

body, if you do not have water available, other nontoxic liquids, such as cold coffee or orange juice, can be used.

• Remove contaminated clothing unless the clothing is frozen to the victim’s skin.

• Seek medical attention immediately and inform medical staff of the exposure to anhydrous ammonia so that they will not treat the wounds with oils or ointments that can intensify the damage.

If you find a person who is in a continuous stream of anhydrous ammonia, contact your local emergency service responders or 911.

Inform the emergency medical responders about the type of incident so they can bring the proper equipment to the scene. A selfcontained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and protective clothing are necessary to remove a person from a continuous stream. Rescue workers will contact a hazardous materials (HAZMAT) disposal team if HAZMAT services are needed at the scene.

Note that these guidelines are not comprehensive, and all individuals working with anhydrous ammonia should receive training in the proper response to exposure emergencies.

Storage and Transportation Anhydrous ammonia is a strong alkali that, when dissolved in water, readily reacts with copper, zinc, brass, and other alloys.

Therefore, the only types of containers, fittings, and piping that should come in contact with anhydrous ammonia should be nongalvanized steel or iron. Do not store other materials, such as propane or liquefied petroleum gas, in a tank that has been used to store anhydrous ammonia.

When filling your anhydrous ammonia tank, do not fill it more than 85% full, and always disconnect the fill hose before moving the tank. Remember to bleed pressurized anhydrous ammonia from the hose before connecting or disconnecting the hose.

When transporting anhydrous ammonia, be sure to adhere to the following precautions and safety rules: • Running Gear: Regularly inspect the wagon’s frame tongue, reach poles, anchor devices, wheel bearings, knuckles, ball joints, and pins for structural damage and wear and make necessary repairs and adjustments.

• Tires: Check tires for proper inflation, bald spots, and signs of wear and ensure that lug nuts are tight.

• Hoses and Valves: Inspect and replace hoses and valves as needed.

• The hydrostatic relief valve should be replaced every five years.

• The transfer hose should be replaced five years from the date of manufacture.

• Lubrication: Annually lubricate the wagon’s knuckle, wheels, tongues, and so on.

• Towing Vehicle: To increase the driver’s ability to control the towing vehicle, ensure that the towing vehicle weighs at least as much as the tank.

• A tractor can tow two tanks, but a truck can tow only one tank at a time.

• Speed Limit: When towing an anhydrous ammonia tank, observe a speed limit of 25 mph.

• Hitch Pin: Use a hitch pin with a safety chain when towing a tank wagon.

• Warning Lights: Ensure that the tank is equipped with a seven-terminal break CONTINUED ON PAGE B3

Anhydrous Ammonia Safety CONTINUED FROM PAGE B2

• away connector plug to properly operate turn signals, flashing warning lights, and a red brake light.

• Safety Signage: If operating on a highway, outfit the tank with all required safety markings, including a slow-moving vehicle (SMV) sign. (Click here for more information about SMV signs and increasing the visibility of your agricultural equipment.)

The words Anhydrous Ammonia must appear on both sides of the tank and on the rear of the tank in letters 4 in. high. The words should be in contrast to the tank so that they can be read easily.

• Inhalation Hazard must appear on both sides of the tank in letters 3 in. high.

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placard number 1005 for nonflammable gas should be placed on the front, back, and sides of the tank.

Additional Safety Recommendations Paint the tank with reflective white paint to decrease excessive pressure buildup that can occur when the tank is heated from direct sunlight.

Do not use dented or damaged tanks until they have been checked by an authorized inspector and necessary repairs are completed.

Allow only certified welders to perform welding on the tank.

Regulations and codes regarding towing of anhydrous ammonia and signage may vary, so be familiar with and obey the regulations in your state.

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There are five products that come from the hive: Honey, beeswax, pollen, propolis, and royal jelly.

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Building a foundation for children’s success in school

By Linda Ulrich, University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News It has often been said that parenting doesn’t come with a how-to manual, but by developing some skills, parents can help build the foundation for their children’s learning, discovery and success in school long before kindergarten.

In the past, early childhood learning was focused on preschoolers, but researchers now also emphasize the importance of developing the skills of parents, child care professionals and other caring adults so they can help very young children learn too.

Nebraska is one of the leading states in early childhood development, and Nebraska Extension plays an important role with “The Learning Child,” a program that provides an array of unbiased, research-based classes, training and resources to enhance the healthy growth, development and success of children from birth to age 8. Each year, more than 2,900 parents and 1,700 early childhood development professionals participate in The Learning Child programs.

“From university professors and their research we know that learning should start at birth,” said Lisa Poppe, Nebraska Extension educator and member of The Learning Child team.

One focus of the program is children’s social and emotional development. “It’s important that children learn colors and letters of the alphabet, but the social and emotional wellbeing of children is an important part of getting ready for school, too,” Poppe said. That includes helping children to be able to regulate their emotions, to be able to stay focused and other skills necessary for success in school.

In addition to on-site classes and meetings, online programming—including webinars and video—is rapidly increasing in popularity.

Child care professionals, for example, often are busy people with their own children and don’t always have the time or energy to attend in-person training. Online classes enable them to earn required in-service hours any hour of day or night through the Early Childhood Education Series.

Similarly, Co-Parenting for Successful Kids-a class that helps separating and divorcing parents and others develop respectful and responsible co-parenting-offers both on-site and online classes. The number of online participants has increased from zero in 2011 to more than 80 percent of the 1,800 parents taking the court mandated class in 2015, said Gail Brand, also an Extension educator and part of The Learning Child team. In addition, Oklahoma State University Extension and Purdue University Extension contract with Nebraska Extension to offer the online class for Oklahoma and Indiana parents.

What makes Nebraska Extension online classes unique is that instead of just answering multiple choice questions, participants engage in interactive activities and “homework.” Extension educators communicate with participants online or in person with opportunities for them to learn from each other.

After the initial training ends, members of The Learning Child team follow up with questions such as “Did you put the activity into practice?” “Is it working?”

“We want to build relationships with our clientele,” Poppe said.

Surveys are conducted after the class or training ends. CoParenting for Successful Kids is one of only a few parenting classes nationally that compiles pre/post and six-month evaluations, Brand said. “We’re also concentrating more on social media because that’s how many young parents access information.”

In 2015, The Learning Child had a 71 percent increase in social media followers with more than 84,000 overall impressions of tweets, posts and pins.

The Learning Child Development Team includes University of Nebraska–Lincoln faculty, Extension educators, specialists and professionals. “We use everyone’s strengths,” Poppe said. “It’s what we love and what we’re good at.” The Learning Child extends beyond Nebraska. Team members have engaged in international initiatives in Brazil, China, Italy, Kenya and Scotland. The goal of these reciprocal exchanges with other professionals is to improve early childhood education for young children in Nebraska, the United States and abroad.

“Parents everywhere just want what’s best for their kids,” Brand said. “The Learning Child helps provide the necessary training for parents and other caring adults so they can provide the best learning for their children.”

Ronan NRCS Earth Team volunteer earns national award

Kristi D’Agati, Earth Team Volunteer at the Ronan Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) field office, has been selected as the national Earth Team Volunteer of the Year for 2016. D’Agati has served with the Ronan office since January 4, 2016.

Through October, she had registered more than 1,100 hours of service.

In her time with NRCS, D’Agati has worked as a conservation planner and assisted in soil analysis, range monitoring and planning, pasture improvements, forestry inventory, and wetland analysis.

D’Agati’s work has focused on implementing field trials within Lake County in order to provide workable solutions to common, local, natural resource issues. The field trials that Kristi has implemented have been designed to provide local producers with low cost, commonsense, workable solutions that they can easily implement on their own operations. To date, Kristi has implemented five unique field trials on 12 different ranches. She has seeded 37 different plots totaling more than 90 acres.

Ongoing monitoring and documentation will continue for multiple years.

“Producers are already implementing some of the practical knowledge that has been gained from these trials,” said Ben Montgomery, district conservationist at the Ronan NRCS field office. “Without Kristi’s involvement, none of these studies would have been possible. The value of these studies will be long-lived and will lay the groundwork for future works of conservation.”

D’Agati has also assisted with pollinator

outreach, education, and habitat establishment. This has included community presentations and helping to develop more than 50 free pollinator planting mixes. The mixes will each seed an area of approximately 1,500 square feet and will provide a diversity of pollinator gardens within Lake County.

In March, 2016, D’Agati and three other Earth Team volunteers assisted in restoring a stretch of steam on a Wetland Reserve Easement (WRE) in Lake County by planting more than 200 willow cuttings. In addition, she has monitored vegetation and assisted in revegetating WREs in Lake County with pollinator-friendly mixtures.

D’Agati has coordinated with multiple NRCS partners including the Lake County Conservation District, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP), and the Flathead Lakers to complete conservation works and increase local partnering opportunities. She partnered with Montana FWP to develop and carry out monitoring protocols for vegetative improvement and restoration projects on public lands in Lake County.

D’Agati’s future plans include attending graduate school to pursue a career in soil science.

“We can only hope that one day Kristi will return to NRCS with the same level of passion and endearing commitment toward the betterment of our nation and its natural resources,” says Montgomery. “Her work will provide a lasting legacy not only for the Ronan office, but for the entirety of Lake County and surrounding communities.”

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By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service Pondering and goals are good.

At the Dickinson Research Extension Center (DREC), a goal of $1,000 of income from every cow exposed was set.

This income goal includes the calf and the market beef that a cowherd generates. If a cow does not sell a calf valued at more than $1,000, the cow or heifer is sold with the same expectation of $1,000 or more generated as market beef.

But in reality, earned dollars pay the bills and bring into question if the center’s goal is realistic. The center budgets are prepared, reviewed, implemented, reviewed, modified and implemented again because income and expenses drive the cattle discussions.

The center has driven down expenses by changing longstanding management options and replacing them with lower-cost approaches. Cost and income are both critical.

Ideally, by driving costs down and income up, the wallet should grow.

This past fall, the center sought to add value to all beef leaving the center. For several years now, the center has added value to all calves by moving them into a yearling program with the goal of doubling each calf’s weight at 18 months of age. That goal has proven successful.

Now the center’s attention is turning to the cull cows and heifers, more appropriately termed market beef. In an effort to increase the value of the center’s market beef, market cows and heifers were sorted off in early December and fed a simple ration of all the stemmy cover crop forage they could eat, plus 9 to 10 pounds of rolled corn morning and night for almost three months. The open heifers received alfalfa hay once a week.

This feeding regime continued until March 9, when they were sold at the livestock sale barn. Fifty-one head - two steers, 16 heifers and 33 cows - averaged 1,333 pounds and sold for $53,645.55, an average of $1,051.87 per head. After marketing costs, the cattle netted $52,150.48, an average of $1,022.56 per head. That exceeded the center’s budgeted income goal of $1,000 from the offspring or the cow. Not bad!

Costs are the other side of the equation and need to be considered. But at least we know the income can be achieved.

However, costs are not an easy figure to get. But by assigning market value to feedstuffs, the calculations can be made and the end result determined.

Again, another “however” because forage that is in place at the ranch needs to be fed. It does for two reasons: first, to recover the costs that were incurred putting the forage up and second, to better utilize the beef facility. Empty pens still have an expense.

For many operations, costs are an allocation process and sometimes challenging to calculate. If the pens and feed are available, the equipment sitting and labor present, adding pounds to the market beef is worth pondering.

At the center, trailers and handling equipment are present to feed and haul cattle to market. The pens are there, and so is the feed. The center does not sell grain, so selling cattle quickly or penning cattle for additional gain requires careful pondering.

If one has some cows to sell, sell them, but ponder first if one should do something to push some more income into the system and recoup the cost of stored forage. Storing forage from one year to the next is a perpetual losing proposition because the feed gets more expensive to feed every year.

Seasonal price trends show the market always is looking for market beef. Producers always have some cows to sell.

When a cow is determined to be market beef, the traditional response is to sell.

Old cows cause more problems. They already have difficulty keeping up with the herd and most likely wean a lighter calf, which are headaches for cattle producers. These headaches, and an innate sense to move poor-performing cattle quickly, tend to push producers to sell the cows. The “out of sight, out of mind” philosophy pervades, but if, in fact, weight can be added at costs less than the projected value of the gain in pounds, adding weight makes sense.

The beef production marketing objective is converting forage to pounds. In normal to good years, forage should be available. Granted, the market cows may not convert pounds of feed to pounds of beef as well as a feedlot steer, but if the cost to add pounds is less than the dollars received, a plus point is achieved. Harvesting forage costs money, so feed it.

The impact that the market cow and bull have on the cowcalf operations as cattle inventories are adjusted to bring in CONTINUED ON PAGE B7

The goal is $1,000 per cow, including market beef CONTINUED FROM PAGE B6

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younger cows is very real. For most of us, selling cows and bulls that are no longer needed in the herd as market cattle, in a very similar way as the calves, can present another opportunity to increase farm and ranch income.

For the center, that was a check for $52,150.48 for 51 head of market beef. The goal was met, forage and grain were fed, costs were recouped and each cow exposed brought the $1,000 expected.

May you find all your ear tags.

For more information, contact your local NDSU Extension Service agent (https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension/directory) or Ringwall at the Dickinson Research Extension Center, 1041 State Ave., Dickinson, ND 58601; 701-456-1103; or kris.ringwall@ndsu.edu.

Loving what you do

Not all of us can spend our days doing exactly what we want to do. Duty calls! We have responsibilities, and these responsibilities often take us away from something we might find more pleasing or more fun. For most of us, responsibilities–like caring for dependents, earning a living, helping others–take up the best part of our days, leaving us scant time left to indulge in personal projects.

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TRACTORS

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Includes EZ-Guide 250 with EZ-Steer. Good condition....................................Was $52,500 ...........Then $49,900.....NOW ONLY $42,900

USED COMBINES

2012 MacDon M205 windrower, set-up with R85 disc header, draper header ready, Outback GPS guidance, low hours. Let’s Deal!........... ...................Was $112,500.....NOW $109,900 1993 New Holland 2550 windrower, full cab with air conditioning, choice of 14-ft. or 16-ft. header...............................................$19,900 2001 New Holland 1475 sickle mower conditioner, 16-ft. wide. Good condition..............$9900 New Holland 1475 swing tongue mower conditioner, 14-ft. sickle head, rubber conditioner.

Very clean...................................Just Traded 2002 John Deere 1600A mower conditioner, 16-ft. sickle header. Good condition.....$9750 New Holland 688 round baler, net/twine$11,900 New Holland 688 round baler, net/twine$11,900 New Holland 688 round baler, net/twine$11,900 Case IH RBX563 round baler, net/twine, wide pickup................................................$22,900 2004 Hesston 956 round baler, twine only, low bale count.............................................$8995 Vermeer R23 hydraulic driven rake. Good condition.....................................................$9900 2009 H&S BF14HC high-capacity wheel V-rake.

Good condition...........................Just Traded Swather transport trailer, sideways pull style..... ..............................................................$5250

SPRAYERS

Flexi-Coil S67XL wheel boom, 100-ft. wheel boom, manual fold, 1500 gallon tank, Flextrol Auto Rate, windscreens, 2 ball valves, lug tires (U41287)....................Make us an Offer Flexi-Coil S67XL wheel boom, 120-ft. wheel boom, manual fold, 1500 gallon tank, FlexControl or Raven interface, TeeJet double nozzle bodies, inductor cone, hydro pump, 6 ball valves, foam marker, windscreens, 18.4x26 diamond tires (U21171).....Make us an Offer Flexi-Coil S67XL suspended boom, 1600 gallon tank, 90-ft. booms, windscreens, lug tire, Flextrol Auto Rate, foam marker, rinse tank... ..........................................Now only $19,900 2005 Flexi-Coil S67XL suspended, 1600 gallon, 90-ft. booms, windscreens, Auto Rate, SP655 controller................................$19,900 2007 Brandt SB4000 suspended boom, 1600 gallon tank, 90-ft. booms, 5 section, single nozzle bodies, wind cones, Trimble Field IQ.. ....................................................Just Traded

MISCELLANEOUS

John Deere 1600 chisel plow, 35-ft., set up with liquid fertilizer kit.........................Just Traded

New Holland TR75, Ford engine, hydro drive, good rubber, 960 22-ft. header with batt reel.

Good machine for only......................$16,995 2010 Case IH 7120 combine, yield and moisture, rock traps, duals, leather seat. Very nice condition...........................................Just Traded 2009 McCormick XTX165 with loader, powerCase IH 1480 combine with 810 24-ft. header... shift transmission, forward/reverse shuttle..... ...........................................................$12,500 ...................................................Was $82,500 2009 John Deere 9870STS, well equipped, 2014 .......................Then $79,900.....Just $69,900 640D draper header. Very good condition...... McCormick TTX190 MFD, Powershift transmis......................................................Let’s Deal! sion, forward/reverse shuttle, 540/1000 PTO, self-leveling loader.............................$73,900 1979 Versatile 875 tractor, 4 remotes, 20.8x38 dual tires @ 70%, 7417 hours. Engine overhauled at 5741 hours..................Just Traded

NEW & USED HEADERS

APACHE SPRAYERS

MacDon D60 45-ft. draper header with pickup reel, transport. Let’s Deal!............................................ ............................. Was $72,500.....NOW $67,900 MacDon D60 35-ft. draper header, double knife, triple delivery, pickup reel, transport................. $39,900 2007 New Holland 94C 36-ft. draper header, dual knife, pickup reel, transport...................... $39,900 Fantastic savings available on all new 2014 John Deere 640D draper header.Just Traded New Holland 2326 hay header with 2330BF adapter, and used Apache sprayers in stock rubber conditioners. Fits New Holland TV140 & TV145 bidirectional tractors..................... $12,500 Case IH 1015 pickup header, Swathmaster attachment......................................................... $10,900 1995 Case IH 1015 15-ft. pickup header, Victory attachment.................................................. $8995 Case IH 1015 15-ft. pickup header, Victory attachment............................................................ $6500 Case IH 1015-12 pickup header..................... $4900 International 810 13-ft. pickup header, Rake-up 2013 Apache AS1220 self-propelled, 1200 gallon raking pickup. Very little use........................ $8995 tank, 100-ft. booms, 5 ball valves, Raven Viper New Holland 960 13-ft. pickup header with Sund Pro monitor with SmarTrax, auto-boom and attachment.................................................. $2995 accu-boom........................................ $169,900 New Holland 960 13-ft. pickup header less attachment............................................................ $1495 2012 Apache AS1020 self-propelled, Top-Con X20 with RTK, Auto-Steer, Auto-Boom, 100-ft.

Massey 1859 13-ft. pickup head less attachment..... ...................................................................... $995 booms, 5 section control.................. $159,900

SPECIAL OFFER: FREE PICK UP & DELIVERY on all pre-season header repairs for combine and swather machines within 100 miles of Conrad, MT. To inquire or schedule please contact Corey at 800-332-7541

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Bale King 880 bale processor.................$9500 Vermeer BPX7000 bale processor..........$8995

2011 Apache AS1020 self-propelled, 42 inch crop clearance, 100-ft. boom, 5 ball valves, Raven Envizio monitor with Autosteer, Auto Boom and AccuBoom, inductor........ $156,500 2013 Apache AS720 self-propelled, 450 hours, Trimble 750 monitor, with Auto Guidance, EZ Boom, Raven Auto Boom, 90-ft. booms, 5 section, inductor, fence row nozzles. Very, very clean!................................................. $137,500

TRAILER

Compare to new at close to $100,000

2005 Trail-Eze 80HT drop deck equipment trailer with 2-stage hydraulic tail, 80,000 lb GVW, triple axle, hydraulic winch, slide outs widen to 13-ft., good rubber.................... Was $52,500.....Now $49,900

Interested in rejuvenating your pastures?

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By Renee Nelson, Wibaux Conservation District Leased Land”, which gives a complete Do you have a pasture(s) that is not breakdown on the methods they used to performing? This sounds like some of the build their operation from scratch. In 2008 pasture around our ranch or some old CRP Greg wrote a second book “COMEBACK acres that are now in permanent pasture with FARMS, Rejuvenating Soils, Pastures and water. SO WHAT DO WE DO? You need Profits with Livestock Grazing Manageto come and hear the great speaker we have coming to the OPEN THE GATE WORKment”. Greg’s newest book covers the methods they use with Holistic High Density SHOP- REJUVENATING Soils, Pastures, Grazing, multi-species grazing, grass finishand Profits in Wibaux Montana.

Greg and Jan Judy of Clark, Missouri run ing animals, and eliminating costly input. a grazing operation on 1620 acres of leased/ Greg has given numerous talks and schools owned land. Greg and Jan went from beall over the United States, New Zealand and Canada teaching the benefits of planned ing nearly bankrupt in 1999 to paying off a grazing, leasing land and multi-species graz200 acre farm and house in three years with custom grazing on leased land and are coming and custom grazing. The Judy’s website is: www.greenpasturefarms.net pletely debt free today. Today they own 4 Now, do you want to increase soil strucfarms and lease 12 additional farms. Greg is convinced the best way to get a poor pasture ture, improve the land and make a profit? that is sod bound, with the lack of diversity, Yes, then make sure to mark your calendar to perform is to employ high density grazing because Mr. Greg Judy will be speaking on to jump start the soil life into a productive June 22, 2017 at 1pm at the Wibaux Exhibit pasture.

Hall and this will include an indoor and outThe livestock they use in their planned door session. For more information and to grazing operation include grass genetic cow/ get a registration form please contact the calf, bred heifers, bulls and stockers along Wibaux Conservation District or NRCS at with a flock of hair sheep.

406-796-2211 Ext 3 or the Golden Valley Greg wrote a book in 2001, entitled “NO Soil Conservation District or NRCS at 701RISK RANCHING, Custom Grazing on 872-4551 Ext3.

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MACHINERY FOR SALE Case 2290 tractor, bad transmission, good tires and engine.......................................... $2000 DuAl 3150 loader for 2290 Case tractor......................................................................... $2000 Versatile 4400 swather, 18-ft. draper header................................................................. $4000 International 656 with loader and grapple..................................................................... $6000 Massey Ferguson 750 combine, set for alfalfa, 2 headers............................................ $3000 Allis Chalmers WD45 with blade, posthole digger, cultivator........................................ $1500 Drill fill auger, excellent condition...................................................................................... $750 International 230 swather for parts.................................................................................. $500 Massey Ferguson 1100 tractor, runs............................................................................. $5000 New Holland 660 baler................................................................................................... $2000 John Deere 7720 combine............................................................................................. $2000 Harsh feed wagon with scale.......................................................................................... $2000

Call 406-853-8554 • Ismay, MT

2 bottom rollover plow, excellent shape.....................................$1150

Cat 12 grader, electric start, 14-ft. mold board, comes with road compaction roller, runs and operates good...................................$12,500

3-point post hole auger............$650

New Holland 254 rotary rake.$1800 International 444 with hydraulic Shaver post pounder.............$5500

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Date celebrated: May 17, 2016 Crunchy cookies, chewy brownies, decadent tortes, cute cupcakes, crusty baked bread…baking is an art this world would just not be the same without. Do you even know anyone who could honestly say they don’t have deep, unconditional love for at least one of the above? We thought not! This World Baking Day, it’s time to dig out that rolling pin and prepare something delicious!

Surprise a friend, coworker, neighbour or relative with a delicious sweet or savoury treat to let them know how much you care, or just make something to enjoy in your own home.

However you decide to celebrate this day, make it deliciously unforgettable!

The History of World Baking Day World Baking day was created by the folks over at worldbakingday.com, who decided it was high time to spread the joy of baking all around the world, especially to those who perhaps don’t bake too often and are not particularly experienced at it. This day is meant to show people just how much fun it can be to make a cake or some cookies, and baking can be a great way to spend time with family and friends.

Not to mention how much fun it is to eat what you’ve made once it’s done!

How to Celebrate world Baking Day You don’t have to be a pastry chef specializing in fancy tortes to celebrate this holiday. All you really need is a little flour, sugar and butter and a sense of adventure! One of the best things about baking is that there are thousands upon thousands of recipes to choose from, so everyone is sure to find something to suit their specific tastes. Are you a fan of all things chocolate? Why not make some brownies?

Rocky Road Brownies, for example, combine the richness of chocolate with the crunchiness of walnuts and the softness of marshmallows. But perhaps the best news about brownies is that almost all brownie recipes can be made in just one bowl! If you’re more of a health food buff, there’s no reason for you to feel left out—there are plenty of baked goods that are decidedly good for you, like apple-cinnamon bran muffins or date and oatmeal muffins, and many more.

Do you have a rambunctious child who is curious of the world? Why not share the magic of baking with them by making some creatively decorated cookies? Chocolate cherry thumbprint cookies, for example, are both easy and fun to make. Sugar cookies are also very simple to make and lots of fun to decorate with colorful icings and sprinkles. Or are you a bit more experienced at baking? If so, there are also many torte recipes that you could hone your skills making.

Apricot Almond Torte, for example, requires you to make your own marzipan. And who wouldn’t want to know how to make their own perfect marzipan?

If you don’t have time to bake, you could visit a local bakery instead of buying yet another package of mass-produced, sugary cookies filled with preservatives but devoid of flavor.

Nothing is quite as relaxing as sitting back with a cup of coffee or tea and perhaps a book, enjoying a piece of pie.

However you decide to celebrate this day, make sure you and your nearest and dearest enjoy this day and all of its sweetness to the fullest.

How about some apple nachos?

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By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service “I plan to make apple nachos for dessert,” I said to my 18-year-old daughter, who was taking a break from college food that evening.

She looked at me for a couple of seconds. I think she was deciding whether she heard me correctly. She likes nachos, but I think I threw her for a loop by including “apple” in the same phrase.

“Well, that sounds interesting,” she said in a noncommittal way.

“I tried them already, and they are very good,” I added.

She nodded and grinned. I tried not to read her mind, but she probably was thinking, “Yeah, sure, Mom, you made tasty nachos without chips and cheese.”

“I am going to pick some apples to bring back to the dorm,” she said. I think she noticed our backyard apple tree was laden with the red, juicy fruit.

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How about some apple nachos?

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I was glad to hear she likes apples because they are an excellent snack. They can be used in a variety of ways beyond the typical pies, crisps and turnovers that people popularly make at this time of the year.

Try making chunky applesauce or dehydrated apples, which are naturally sweet and low in fat. By the way, you can find directions to prepare a variety of apple recipes by searching the recipe section on the NDSU Extension Service food website (https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/food).

We each crunch and munch our way through about 44 pounds of apples per year. The top five most purchased apple varieties are Gala, Red Delicious, Fuji, Granny Smith and Honeycrisp, according to the U.S. Apple Association.

Regardless of your favorite variety, apples often are the symbol of nutrition for a good reason. Besides their delicious flavor and versatility, apples are an excellent source of soluble fiber. Apple pectin is a soluble fiber that can help lower our LDL (bad) blood cholesterol levels.

Apples also are a good source of vitamin C, potassium and magnesium. Be sure to eat the peeling because it is rich in disease-fighting antioxidant compounds and fiber.

Researchers have linked apples to health benefits, including reducing our risk for stroke, helping with diabetes management and losing weight. Much of the research points to the natural antioxidants and fiber in apples as reasons for the benefits.

Often we in the nutrition field suggest that you “subtract” things from your diet, but this time, we are suggesting an addition. Add more colorful fruits and vegetables to your diet. In fact, fresh, canned and dried fruits and vegetables count toward the 4 to 5 cups of fruits and vegetables recommended daily.

Here’s a tasty recipe courtesy of the American Heart Association’s Simple Cooking with Heart program (http:// www.heart.org/simplecooking). Use your favorite type of apple and invite kids or grandkids to help you assemble the ingredients.

Note that the recipe calls for heart-healthy unsalted nuts and seeds and unsweetened dried fruit. The nuts and seeds provide healthful fats and the dried cranberries contribute additional antioxidant nutrients. You can be creative and substitute other dried fruit, nuts, pumpkin seeds or unsweetened shredded coconut.

Here are my notes: I used two red apples and one green apple for a visually appealing dish. Because I made the recipe ahead of time, I dipped the apples in a solution of a commercial antioxidant (Fruit Fresh), which is high in ascorbic acid (vitamin C). I added a little extra hot water to thin the peanut butter more. You also can use fresh or bottled lemon juice to help prevent browning, as noted in the recipe.

By the way, my sometimes skeptical daughter enjoyed the recipe a lot.

Apple Nachos 1/3 c. dried, unsweetened cranberries or raisins 1/4 c. sliced almonds, unsalted 2 Tbsp. hulled, unsalted sunflower seeds 3 medium apples (red or green), cored and thinly sliced (about 12 pieces per apple) 1 to 2 tsp. lemon juice 2 Tbsp. hot water 1/4 c. reduced-fat, smooth peanut butter 1 Tbsp. honey In a small bowl, combine dried cranberries/raisins, almonds and sunflower seeds. Core each apple and thinly slice into about 12 pieces each. Layer half of the apples onto a large plate or platter. If the apple slices will be sitting out for a while, sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent browning. Using a microwave oven or teapot, bring 2 tablespoons of water to a boil. In a small bowl, combine hot water, peanut butter and honey. Use a spoon and stir until mixture is smooth. Use a spoon to drizzle the peanut butter mixture over the plated apple slices; sprinkle with half the cranberry mixture. Layer the remaining apples on top and repeat with remaining peanut butter and cranberry mixture. Serve.

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COMBINE FOR SALE

New Holland TR70 combine, Cat engine runs good, new rasp bars & concaves, new chains & belts, new feederhouse bearings & chains, new tires, feederhouse reverser, hydro, monitors, air, radio. Very nice combine...................................$4995

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MACHINERY FOR SALE 2012 John Deere 7330 tractor, MFWD, 741 SL loader, grapple, dual PTO, 2600 hours, excellent shape.$85,000 2012 Vermeer R28 hydraulic rake, like new.......... $22,500 1981 Versatile 855 tractor, 4x4, air conditioning, new tires, out of frame overhaul on engine, 4 remotes, nice shape. ............................................................................ $30,000 2012 Ford F550 flatbed, 6.7 Power Stroke, crewcab, 109,000 miles..................................................... $30,000 1981 Chevy 3/4 ton pickup, 350 engine, 4 speed....... $850 Aerway 12-ft. pasture harrow..................................... $875 Home made ditcher, 3 point........................................ $300 Miller 250TS wire feed welder, 3 phase...................... $800 Eversman 4512 landplane, excellent shape..............CALL Phone (406) 264-5056, Sun River, MT

COMBINE, SPRAYERS AND DRILLS FOR SALE

1981 John Deere 7720 combine, hydrostatic drive, straw chopper, 224 header, 3134 hours, good condition...$7500 1981 John Deere 7720 combine, hydrostatic drive, straw chopper, feeder house reverser, 224 header, 3232 hours, good condition........................................................ $7500 2012 Case IH PS160 pull type sprayer, 100-ft. suspended boom, windscreens, AutoRate, AutoBoom, 1600 gallon tank, excellent condition...................................... $35,000 1995 Concord 4012 40-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, with 3400 cart, new monitor and electrical, 5” carbide tips, good condition.............................................................. $25,000 2008 Summers 60-ft. suspended boom truck sprayer, windscreens, AutoRate, hydraulic boom lift, 500 gallon tank, 5 hp Honda motor.......................................... $7000 Phone (406) 397-3333, Hingham, Montana

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Nature-Based Tourism

By Dan Burden, content specialist, AgMRC, Iowa State University bow-drills; In the early 1980s, ecotourism was Fishing and aquatic ecology: Entomolinitially connected with outdoor travel to remote, unique and/or scenic areas. ogy fly-casting, fly tying and the dynamics Early ecotourism usually involved an of aquatic environment and the physical educational or retreat focus. As ecotourism hydrosphere; has increased in popularity, educational Watercraft: Guided trips, kayak and elements became increasingly important. canoe rental; Ecotourism has been described to include “Locavore” gathering and outdoor cookpursuits as diverse as bicycling, bird watching: Natural products from field to table; Outdoor team-building exercises for ing, big-game hunting, meditation, sailing, managers, co-workers, children, specialpaddling canoe trails, hiking and visits needs or at-risk youth; to buffalo farms, historic reenactments Traditional or wilderness skills: Tradiand museums. It now considers diverse environment and site-specific information tional canoe, kayak or snowshoe making including historic human use, community shelter construction, dog-sledding, winterresponsibility, conservation and preservacamping, flint-knapping, primitive pottery or metal work; tion education; as well as outdoor activities Equine ecotourism: Horseback touring, and education. equestrian-skill training, back-country Marketing hunting or fishing; The experience is designed around an Modern art and nature: Weaving, photogarea’s natural variety, including its animal, plant and human cultural diversity. There raphy, painting, sculpture; scrap-booking, are several major principles that should be journaling, glass and metal working; part of any basic business plan: geographic Spiritual and sense-of-place: yoga, mediand historical education; sustainable retation, spiritual enlightenment, literature or “history-of-place” workshops. source use (no environmental degradation); Any exploration of a business venture enhancement of the area’s overall sustainshould include a rigorous self-assessment. able development; respect for local socioThe individuals involved need to survey cultural concerns; and keys to success for their capabilities, resources and potential the business and how it integrates with the time commitments. More involved busiarea’s overall economic health, business and tourism objectives. ness planning should include a SWOT Production (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Is it possible to make money off of Threats) analysis. These need not be unwhat is right out your back door? Some necessarily complicated and are relatively enterprising individuals have done so by quick and easy to do. The object of the combining their love and knowledge of the exercise is to examine the general feasibilout-of-doors with sound business planning ity of your idea. Models and templates can and a vision for sharing this with others be found elsewhere on AgMRC or other within and outside the local community. A business-development sites. simple Internet search will find businesses Management based on the operator’s love of birds and In the course of your planning activities, wildlife, agroforestry and permacultural you should define your product and then education, to local farming museums and gauge your management with an apprehunting and fishing operations. Many ciation of how other entities compete for are centerpiece examples of ecotourism the client’s entertainment dollar. Critically education programs that stress local natural judge the quality and value of the product character, history and the potential of the that you intend to bring to the table and then landscape. The key to these businesses is consider whether your “competition” are that they are driven by individuals who really competitors or potential cooperators. know the subject, enjoy communicating If you are in any way contemplating their knowledge to others while striving to educational or immersion-type experimake any visit an enjoyable experience the ence programs, since many people have client will want to repeat. And remember, relatively short attention spans, be sure the upscale consumer interested in a novel that your program moves along with ample experience drives the industry. hands-on participatory activities, especially So what are some ideas for a business if children are involved. Additionally, be venture? Examples may include: sure that your operational plan contains Aircraft and off-road vehicle wilderness risk-management contingencies for travel tours; delays, bad weather and medical emergenOn-ranch primitive-weapon bison huntcies; and that some of these policies are clearly stated in writing in initial commuing or wolf-watching; Week-long birding expeditions (acnications with the client.

Be sure to network. There are many local, commodations ranging from austere to state and national small-business resources five-star); that include Internet sites like AgMRC that Nature center with an emphasis on reinclude entrepreneur- and small-businesstreats or local-history; related discussion groups. Find your pubWildlife watching tours with local-foods and local-craft explorations; lic- and private-development specialists Managed habitats and natural habitats: and build them into a support team. Join or the role of trees and plants in the landscape; investigate the various state and regional, identification, speciation and co-evolution Native-American, guide-outfitter, bed and with insects, birds and mammals; plant breakfast, and other tourism organizations identification (elementary taxonomy: major that may be right for you. families and unique specific attributes); Financial great naturalists in history; the concepts Always first develop a simple feasibility of xerascaping, agroforestry and permacstudy followed by a comprehensive busiulture; succession and the natural forest, ness plan Use these documents to look prairie or riparian habitat; to the future. How do you plan to grow Birds: falconry demonstrations, bird or at what level do you wish to comfortbanding; birdhouses building, blinds and ably sustain this business? What will by hides, properly optics use; your eventual exit or succession strategy?

Pre-history: Native-American pottery Remember, you are not alone; do your refrom hand-quarried clay and clam shells, search and network to find the assistance flint-knapping, atlatls, fire-making with and information that you need.

##### Average precipitation in Nebraska during the last decade ranged from slightly above 30 inches in the southeast to 16 inches in the northwest. ##### Hay bales were used to build the only church in the U.S. made of this unusual building material in Nebraska.

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Roads - site work, Reserviors Dozers - Scrapers - Excavators - Dump Trucks - Belly Dumps Gravel For Sale Call (406) 264-5056 or 231-5619, Sun River, MT

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855 Kinsey Road, Miles City, MT 59301

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Charles Moore Inc.’s shop is taking appointments for heavy duty truck oil changes, truck frame stretching, truck tag axles. Also servicing any type of heavy duty trailers.

Call 406-232-0400 and talk to Greg Blind.

Our hay trains can haul anywhere from 42 to 48 round bales. We have friendly drivers and reliable service. Please contact Charles at 406-232-0400 or 951-1650.

We Have Many Hay Trains For Sale

Custom Hauling Have loaders and tractors with Grab Tec grapple forks to bunch and load hay

Call us with the size of train you’re looking for.

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170 bales of Grass/Alfalfa Hay Net wrapped, bales average 1400 lb.

272 bales of Oat/Pea Hay

400 ton of Grass/Alfalfa Hay

Net wrapped, bales weigh about 1450 lbs., 13% protein, low nitrates

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Net wrapped, bales weigh about 1450 lbs., 8% protein, low nitrates

600 Ton of 2016 Grass/Alfalfa Hay Net wrapped, bales weigh 1330 to 1400 lbs.

250 bales of 2016 Wheat Hay put up green, net wrapped

250 ton of 2016 Grass/Alfalfa hay Net wrapped, bales weigh about 1400 lbs.

This would make excellent cow hay!!

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Bradford Built Flatbeds

1979 Star grain trailer and 1966 Federal grain pup - this will make somebody a nice grain train for hauling grain from the field to the bin or elevator.

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

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

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GrabTec grapple forks

2001 Wilson triple axle straight trailer, 53-ft.X102”, spring ride, floors are 80%, is gated for up to four compartments. This is a very nice straight trailer and a triple axle to boot!! Call Charles today!!

406-951-1650

1996 Wilson triple axle hopper. Good tires and brakes, pintle hook, good tarp. This is a trailer that we pull during harvest as a backup trailer and it is a nice trailer! It has been gone through and is ready to pull.

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

2004 Gindy 4 axle flatbed hay trailer. Tires and brakes are in good shape, decking in good shape as well. Trailer has headache rack, just needs hay racks. Choose between flip-in/flip-out racks or stationary racks.

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

1983 Ford 9000 tandem axle dump truck, 300 Cummins engine, 9 speed transmission, Timpte dump box.

Trucking Services:

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

YOUR DEALER FOR Truck Defender Grill Guards

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

2-New Holland 1033 bale wagons.

2- 1985 Spartan belly dump trailers, large air tanks, hoppers and gates in good shape, tires and brakes in good shape. Comes with asphalt tarps. These trailers have been pulled and thoroughly gone through! Call for pricing!!

We now carry Call us for products available!

We can order guards for semis or pickups!

Reviva

Reman engines

Visit us online: www.charlesmooreinc.com

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

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See us at Bell Motor Co. for all your new and used car needs

2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE 4WD 1500 LT 5.3L V8, 6-speed automatic, Premium Smooth Ride suspension package, 7300 lbs. GVW, trailering equipment, StabiliTrak, liftgate rear door system with rear-window wiper/washer, heated driver and front passenger seats, third row 3-passenger seats, remote vehicle start, remote keyless entry, AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3. #17T37A.. $29,495

2013 BUICK LACROSSE AWD PREMIUM 1 3.6L V6 engine, 6-speed automatic, rear vision camera, StabiliTrak, rear parking assist, heated and ventilated perforated leather driver and front passenger seats, memory settings for 2 drivers, remote vehicle start, AM/FM/SiriusXM stereo with MP3 CD player USB and AUX port, IntelliLink with 8” color LED touch screen display. #16B05A................... $16,995

2012 BUICK LACROSSE AWD PREMIUM 1 3.6L V6 engine, 6-speed automatic, StabiliTrak, rear parking assist, heated driver and front passenger seats, memory settings for 2 drivers, tilt and telescopic steering column, remote keyless entry, remote vehicle start, AM/FM/SiriusXM stereo with MP3 CD player USB and AUX port, 8” color LED touch screen display. #16C07A................... $17,495

2012 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 4WD 1500 LT V8, 5.3L engine, heated driver and front passenger leather seats, third row 50/50 split-bench 3-passenger, steering wheel controls, remote vehicle start, cruise, air conditioning, power windows and locks, AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3, Bose premium 9-speaker system, StabiliTrak, rear park assist. #16T67A............................................... $27,500

2010 Ford F350 Super Duty XL 4x4 6.4L V8, turbo, crew cab, standard bed. #16T74A......... 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX AWD 1LT .................................................................... $19,500 2.4L 4-cylinder engine, 6-speed automatic transmission, StabiliTrak, hill start-assist brakes, cloth seats, tilt and telescopic steering column, remote keyless entry, cruise control, air conditioning, rear vision camera, Color Touch AM/FM/SiriusXM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback includes 7” diagonal color touch-screen display, USB and AUX port and iPod support. #17T14A................................ $19,500

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4WD crew cab, standard box, V8, 6.0L, automatic #16T77A...................................................... $21,995

2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD 4x4 LT Crew cab, Vortec 6.0L engine, 6-speed automatic, , 9500 lb. GVWR, StabiliTrak, EZ-Lift and Lower tailgate, CornerStep rear bumper, 4.2-inch diagonal color display, remote keyless entry, air conditioning and cruise control. 17T29A......................... $31,995 2016 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE AWD 2LT 3.6L engine, StabiliTrak, rear vision camera, 7-passenger seating, heated driver and front passenger seats, remote keyless entry, remote vehicle start, air conditioning and cruise control, rear park assist, rear power liftgate. #17U17................................Call

COME IN AND TAKE ONE FOR A TEST DRIVE TODAY!!

BELL MOTOR CO. 1-800-823-2355 (BELL) — 406-873-5515 CUT BANK www.bellmotorco.com

New transitional certification program

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) announced a new partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help guide farmers transitioning into certified organic agricultural production.

Using standards developed by OTA, the National Certified Transitional Program (NCTP) will provide oversight to approved Accredited Organic Certifying Agents offering transitional certification to producers. This will help ease the transition process to organic, allow farmers to sell their products as certified transitional at a premium price and help encourage more organic production.

This announcement is an important step in helping to expand certified organic acreage in the United States.

OTA designed the certified transitional program to create a consistent mechanism for certifying agencies to document operations’ adherence to organic regulations on land in transition to organic status. The new program provides certification and oversight to producers who are in transition to organic. It does not provide standards or criteria for labeling products certified under the program.

“The transitional certification program developed by OTA reflects perspectives from across the supply chain, and will provide an on-ramp to producers while safeguarding organic as the gold standard of food label claims,” said Nate Lewis, Farm Policy Director for OTA. “USDA is excited to work with the Organic Trade Association on the National Certified Transitional Program, providing producers with a consistent transitional standard to market their products,” said USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service Administrator Elanor Starmer. “This program will help those transitioning to organic agriculture, encourage domestic production of organic products, and ultimately support the continued growth of organic agriculture in the United States.”

In a Notice to the Trade published by USDA, the department said the new program “will facilitate the investment in transitional agriculture through a consistent set of rules.”

Farmers must undergo a rigorous and sometimes challenging transition period of 36 months before they can gain organic certification and market their products as certified organic. This newly created program at USDA will harmonize existing transitional certification programs currently operated by Accredited Certifying Agents and provide a mechanism for additional certifiers to offer this service to new clients. The program is recognized by the USDA Quality Systems Assessment Program, housed within the Agricultural Marketing Service branch. USDA will accredit organic certification agencies that comply with the National Certified Transitional Program criteria, enabling those agencies to conduct certification of producers operating in accordance with the OTA-developed standards.

Demand for organic products has continued to grow by double digits every year, far exceeding the domestic supply of organic ingredients. OTA has been engaged in multiple efforts to boost the growth of domestic organic acreage and sees a harmonized transitional certification program overseen by USDA as a critical piece of this complicated puzzle.

OTA submitted an application to USDA in May 2016– after over a year of work on behalf of its members through a Transitional task force--to create the transitional certification program, thereby building the foundation for a potential market for transitional products. A transitional product market can offer premiums to farmers in transition and assist in the financial barriers that transition poses.

The oversight provided by USDA to certifying agents offering transitional certification to producers will consist of certifier audits and a uniform transitional production standard for both crop and livestock producers. Farmers will need to prove their land has been free of prohibited substances (synthetic pesticides and fertilizers) for a minimum of 12 months and must follow all other organic production standards to achieve transitional certification, including crop rotation, the fostering and conserving of biodiversity, and the avoidance of the use of genetic engineering. Once eligible for organic certification, land can only enter into the transitional certification program one more time. This provision, unique to the standards developed by OTA, will ensure that transitional certification acts as an effective on-ramp to organic production rather than a mechanism to create an “organic-light” marketing term.

The new program does not include certification of products labeled as “transitional” in the marketplace and is limited only to producers working towards their own organic CONTINUED ON PAGE B15

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certification. OTA anticipates working with certifiers, food manufacturers, and retailers to develop appropriate market-driven guidelines for proper use of the term “transitional” on consumer packaged goods.

To streamline roll-out of this new program, USDA will accept applications for the first round from Accredited Certifying Agents through Feb. 28 to gain oversight for the transitional program, and on-site reviews of these certifying agents will occur at their next organic accreditation audit.

Further applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

This program dovetails with USDA’s announcement in December of last year that it would expand the reach of the National Organic Certification Cost Share Program to include transitional certification fees.

USDA’s recent initiatives will bring more opportunity to farmers and handlers across the country, and they represent additional elements of solid federal support for the growth of the organic sector.

OTA looks forward to working with all organic stakeholders in the roll-out of this groundbreaking program.

Trader’s Dispatch, May 2017 — Page B15

LUMBER ROUGH-CUT

Accurate, full-dimension fir lumber.

Custom orders of any size.

Corrals • Windbreak • Barns • Fences Beams • Siding • Decks • Bridges Gregg and Robin Maxwell, Maxwell Lumber Inc. 406-538-7877 Lewistown, Montana

GRAIN PRICES TOO MUCH TO BEAR? Need a Change?

We have investors looking for places to lease back. Wildlife resources a bonus.

(406) 393-2380

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

JARI SICKLE MOWERS 6.5 hp Honda or 7 hp Kohler 16”, 20”, 24”, 28”, 32”, 36”, 44” & 60” sickle bar sizes available Adjustable skid option available Dual wheels option available

CALL FOR MORE INFO!

Posi Lock

New Honda Replacement Engines - IN STOCK 5-hp. to 24-hp. 1” - 3” pumps New Honda 4 and 51/2 hp 2” pumps.

In stock: 132 and 152 gpm water pumps, 220 gpm chemical pump.

3” pumps at 275 gpm also on hand.

gear and bearing pullers in stock.

We can ship to your farm or ranch

✧ INTERSTATE BATTERIES ✧ FLEETGUARD FILTERS ✧ ROLLER CHAIN ✧ PLASTIC FITTINGS ✧ GRADE #8 BOLTS

See our supply of welding accessories & rod.

We’re sure to have what you need.

Hub, sprocket and pulley assortment for 40, 50, 60 chain and pulleys up to 16 inches.

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

TIBER TRACTOR CO. Chester, Montana

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

Gysler - Melroe - Renn chisel plow parts

Various sizes of storage cases available.

Great for misc. parts and fittings.

New Kunz rough cut mower

Phone 406-759-5188

www.daveheine.com

Flexilla 1/4”, 3/8” & 1/2” air hose 5/8” water hose All fittings available swivel & standard straight fittings.

Hose splicers available as well.

Trader’s Dispatch, May 2017 — Page B16

New Holland Equipment

™

New Holland T-9 Series Tractors New Holland T9.645 Quad Tractor

IN STOCK - County “Lease Returns”

1- 2015 New Holland T6.175 145 hp, 215 hours, 16x16 auto shift, 3-pt., 540/1000 PTO, 42” tires, with loader and grapple...........................CALL! 2015 New Holland T7.210 165 hp, 210 hours, 18 speed full powershift, 3-pt., 540/1000 PTO’s, 42” tires, loaded with loader and grapple.............CALL! 2016 New Holland T6.165 230 hours, loader and grapple................CALL! 2-2016 New Holland T6.175 240 hours, loader and grapple............CALL!

New Holland Swathers

New Holland Guardian Sprayer

New Holland P4580

New Holland Combines

Air Cart

Zerbe Bros.

406-228-4311

Glasgow, Montana

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USED TRACTORS

2015 Case 580 QuadTrac 1050 hours, high output hydraulics, 6 remotes, Autosteer, 36” tracks, luxury cab. #UTCA90....................................... JUST IN 2015 Case 580 QuadTrac 1350 hours, PTO, high output hydraulics, 6 remotes, Autosteer, 36” tracks, luxury cab. #UTCA89............................. JUST IN

USED WINDROWERS

1980 Versatile 875 4WD, 20.8x38 tires, 280 hp, Cummins diesel, 4 hydraulics. #UTVR79...... JUST IN

USED BALE PROCESSORS & MOVERS

2011 Haybuster 2650 bale buster, hydraulic chute control, 1000 PTO drive, UHHY47..........$14,250

2010 Case WD 1203 windrower, 126 hp, diesel, 2 speed hydro, 18.4x26, 14L - 16.1 with 16-ft. HS auger header, 881 hours........................$66,500 1996 Hesston 8100 2116 hours, 16-ft. and 25-ft, headers. #UWHS81................................$18,000 Hesston 810H 30-ft. draper header with pickup reel. #UWHS79..................................................$4500 New Holland 1431 disc mower, 13-ft., rubber conditioners, 2 point swivel hitch, 1000 PTO. #UWN109..................................................$9500 2002 New Holland 1431 disc mower, 2 pt. swivel center pivot, 12.5-ft. #UWN114...............$11,000

USED ROLLER

Massey-Ferguson 3140 MFD 120 PTO hp, dual PTO, 3 point, Dynashift transmission, 848 Massey Ferguson loader/grapple, 5228 hours.....$27,000

USED ROUND BALERS

2005 Case IH RBX562 twine and net wrap, wide pickup, 11000 bales, 1000 PTO drive.. #UHCA21..... ................................................................ $12,000 1999 Hesston 856T 5x6 bales, 75” wide pickup, bale kicker. #UHHS43..................................... $11,500

2009 New Holland BR7090 wide pickup, twine and net, float tires, #UHN136........................ $24,000 2011 New Holland BR7090 twine and net wrap, 1000 PTO, extra wide pickup, float tires, hydraulic ramp, #UHN141................................................ $24,500 2012 New Holland BR7090 extra wide pickup, floatation tires, 1000 PTO, #UHN139.............. $24,500 1999 New Holland 688 1000 PTO, twine tie, gathering wheels, Bale Command, #UHN140........... $8500 1994 Vermeer 605K round baler, 1000 PTO. #UHVM33.................................................. $7500

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2009 Morris Pro-Ag 4D4SR bale scoop......$23,000 Morris Hay Hiker 881 8 bale mover, auto bale turner, side rail kit, UHMO07.................................$9500

2007 Degelman LR7645 45-ft. land roller, 36” drums, very nice.................................................$26,000

Zerbe Bros.

“Setting The Standard”

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

www.zerbebrothers.com

1950

67 Years

2017

Glasgow, MT

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USED PULL TYPE & SUSPENDED BOOM SPRAYERS

2000 Flexi-Coil System S67XL 120-ft. wheelboom, 1500 gallon tank, SP655 autorate, windscreens, #USF179....................................................$6500 2000 Flexi-Coil System 67XL 100-ft., 1500 gallon wheel boom, 18.4x26 tires, FlexControl Auto Rate, windscreens, double nozzles, rinse tank. #USF153.................................................$14,500 1998 Flexi-Coil System 67XLT twin tank, 130-ft., foam marker, hydraulic unfold, air inductor tips. #USF139.................................................$12,000 1998 Flexi-Coil System 67 110-ft., 1000 gallon, windscreens, wheel boom, FlexControl monitor. #USF151.................................................$10,000 1994 Flexi-Coil 65XL 120-ft., 1500 gallon, no Auto Rate. #USF173..........................................$6500 2009 New Holland S1070 134-ft. wheelboom, 1500 gallon tank, 480/80R38 tires, hydraulic fold, wash/ rinse #USNH60.......................................$20,000 2004 New Holland SF115 134-ft., 1500 gallon wheel boom, 18.4x26 tires, HMIC pump, FlexControl, dual nozzles, windscreen. #USNH00......$28,000 New Holland SF115 100-ft. 1500 gallon, wheel boom, dual nozzles, hydraulic unfold, windscreen. #USNH35................................................$12,000

New Holland SF115 90-ft. suspended boom, 1500 gallon tank, windscreens, SP655 AutoRate. #USNH55................................................$28,000 2012 New Holland S1070 100-ft. suspended boom, 1600 gallon tank, 380/90R:46 tires, FlexControl auto rate, hydraulic pump. #USNH37......$43,000

USED COMBINES

2013 Case IH 8230 450 hp, 30” rotor, 350 bushel hopper, duals, long auger, chopper, Autosteer, 1243 engine/876 seperator hours. #UCCA15...... ...................................................................... Call 2009 Case IH 7120 1130 separator hours, Pro 600 monitor, chopper, rock trap, 900/60R32 tires. #UCCA16..................................................... Call 2008 New Holland CR9070 400 hp, 900/60R32 tires, with 40-ft. MacDon D60 header. #UCNH80......... ..............................................................JUST IN! 2005 New Holland CR960 Class 7, deluxe cab, 17” rotors, 900/60R32, front tires, 600/28 rears, #UCNH91...............................................$69,000 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

USED AIR DRILLS

Concord 4412 12” spacing with 3000 tow behind tank, hydraulic drive fan. #UDCN13.................$15,000 2002 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft., 550# trips, 9” spacing, 3” rubber packers, stealth boots, single shoot, 3450 tow between cart, dual fan, variable rate. #UDF249................................................$77,500 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 9” spacing, 550# trips, stealth bodies, 2320 tow between cart. #UDF237.$36,000 2000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550 lb. trips, single shoot, 3450 tow between cart, variable cart, stealth bodies. #UDF246................$69,000 1999 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot, 4” VW spread, Goose shooter, 2340 tow between, variable rate drive, 5.5” rubber packers. #UDF244................................................$50,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft., 7” spacing, steel packers with 1720 tow between tank. #UDF243..........$25,000

CONSIGNMENTS

1993 Agco/White 6195 MFD, 200 hp, Cummins diesel, 18 speed, Power Shift, 9600 hours, 3 point hitch, 1000 PTO, 42” rear tires........................................... $38,000 1951 Allis-Chalmers WD tractor, 540 PTO with loader...... ........................................................................... $2500 Deutz DX130 MFD tractor, 130 hp, mechanical transmission, 540 PTO, 3-point, 2 remotes................... $13,000

1997 John Deere 9400 4wd tractor, 3600 hours with 24 speed transmission, 710/70R38 tires, 425 hp.$90,000 1993 John Deere 8760 4wd tractor, 250 hp, 5400 hours, 12 speed transmission.................................... $45,000

2011 New Holland P2060 70-ft., 10” spacing, 550 trips, 41/2” steel packers, double shoot, P1070 tow behind cart, 580 bushel, variable rate. #UDNH32..............................................$119,000 2008 New Holland SD550 70-ft., 10” spacing, 550# trips, 41/2” steel packers, hi-flotation with SC430 tow between cart, 430 bushel, variable drive, duals. #UDNH28.........................................$89,000 New Holland SD550 60-ft. folding drill, 12” spacing, 5.90 x15 Concord packers, double shoot, variable rate with SC430 tow between tank, 430 bushel. #UDNH29................................................$69,000 2005 New Holland SD440 58-ft., 12” spacing, 550# trips, 51/2” rubber packers, 4350 tow between cart, double shoot. #UDNH25.........................$89,000 2004 New Holland SD440 58-ft., 12” spacing, 51/2” rubber packers, double shoot with SC430 tow between cart, dual fan, variable drive, 10” auger. #UDNH31.................................................79,000

2012 Seed Hawk 6012 60-ft., 12” spacing, twin wing openers, 500 bushel tow behind tank, Viper monitor. #USSH06................................................ Call

2011 New Holland T7.210 MFWD tractor, 1240 hours, 165 PTO hp, PowerShift, 3 point, 540/1000 PTOs, with 855TL New Holland loader and grapple fork... $98,000

2008 New Holland TV145 PTO - both ends, 3 point hitch - engine end, loader, grapple fork, approximately 3000 hours............................................................... $71,000

USED SELF PROPELLED SPRAYERS

USED HEADERS

2013 Case IH (MacDon) 2152 45-ft., double sickle, transport package, cross auger, finger reel. #UHCA20... $51,500 2010 Case IH 2162 40-ft. flex draper, poly cutterbar, transport package, cross auger, finger reel, New Holland adaptor, #UCCA17......................................................... $49,000 2010 MacDon FD70 45-ft. flex draper, double knife, cross auger, transport, NH adapter. #UHMD45......... $63,000 2011 MacDon FD70 45-ft. flex draper, double knife, transport, upper cross auger, poly skids, gauge rollers, JD adaptor. #UHMD46........................................... $69,000 2007 Honey Bee 94C 40-ft. draper header, pickup reel, CR New Holland adapter with gauge wheels and transport. #UCNH87......................................................... $25,000 2007 Honey Bee 94C 40-ft. draper header, pickup reel, CR New Holland adapter with gauge wheels and transport. #UCNH88......................................................... $25,000

2011 SeedMaster 70-ft., 12” spacing, single side band, 5 section with SXG 550 bushel tank with 1545 Brandt conveyor................................... Call

2015 Apache AS1220 Plus II 1200 gallon 100-ft. boom, AutoSteer, AutoBoom, section control, 275 hp Cummins, 46” duals, Viper 4 AutoRate, 640 hours...............................................................Call

USED SKIDSTEERS

Oliver 770 tractor, gas engine with Farmhand F11 loader.. ........................................................................... $3500 2010 Wallenstein GX920 3-point backhoe, 9.5-ft. digging depth, self-contained.......................................... $5500 2015 Danuser pallet fork with top tine grabber, for skid steer................................................................... $1900 1996 Freightliner truck, 425 hp, Cummins diesel, 10 speed transmission, 1100x24.5 tires, new seat......... $13,500 1996 Peterbilt service truck, Cummins N15, 10 speed, 22.5 tires, 800 gallon fuel tank................................ $32,000 1994 Donahue EXG60 swather trailer, 5th wheel, ramps, 9.50x16.5 tires................................................... $6000 John Deere 230 28-ft. tandem disc with rock flex.... $5900 Harrell 3606 6 bottom switch plow, 3 pt. mount........ $5500 John Deere 787 tow between air cart, 7” auger...... $9500 Nutri-Placer 5252 40-ft. liquid fertilizer applicator with carbide points..................................................... $6000 2011 New Holland S1070, 100-ft. suspension boom, 1600 gallon tank, AutoBoom.................................... $45,000 2006 New Holland SF115 90-ft. suspended boom sprayer, 1500 gallon, SP655 auto rate.......................... $20,000 2004 New Holland SF115 134-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon, 18.4x26 tires, HMIC pump, Flexi-Control Auto Rate, dual nozzles, windscreens.............................. $12,000 Flexicoli S67 XLT 104-ft. wheel boom sprayer......... $3000 2008 John Deere 1895 air disc drill, 10” spacing, double shoot, all run blockage, 1910 tow behind cart..$110,000 2013 New Holland CR8090 combine, 450 hp, 620 duals, deluxe cab, large touchscreen display, ASP, deluxe chopper, 350 bushel tank, long auger, Autosteer, 1109 engine/848 seperator hours.................................. Call 1990 New Holland TR86 combine, 30-ft. 971 header, double knife, batt reel, 2213 hours................................. $7000 2002 John Deere 9650STS combine, 2925 separator hours, 800/65R32 tires, chopper with 9360 header.... $87,000

2003 New Holland HW-300 windrower, 16-ft. HS auger header, 2100 hours, with 25-ft. HoneyBee 994 draper header............................................................. $61,000 2013 Farm King 9-ft. side sickle mower, 540 PTO, hydraulic lift, skid shoes, extra parts................................. $6600 New Holland 116 16-ft. swing tongue, double sickle, 1000 PTO, pump......................................................... $4500 2009 New Holland 88C flex draper header, 36-ft., upper cross auger, transport, finger reel................... $25,000 2006 MacDon 974 36-ft. front draper header, finger reel, transport, cross auger, John Deere adaptor... $19,000 MacDon 973 draper header with pickup reel, 39-ft., fits R-62 and R-65......................................................... $19,500 John Deere 1243 corn head, 12 row with Wemco trailer... .............................................................................. Call Alloway 10”x60-ft. swing away grain auger, 540 PTO, scissor lift, mechanical drive hopper......................... $3000 2012 Wheatheart 10” transfer auger, dual motor drive, low profile.................................................................. $1800 Crisafulli 16” pump, 4000 gpm................................. $4800 2014 Augusta “Flex” series camper, 32-ft., bumper pull with outside kitchen, loaded. Books $44,000.. $32,000

TANKS

2013 New Holland L225 76 hp diesel, 2500 lb. lift, 2 speed, cab with heat and air conditioning, air seat, hydraulic coupler, performance package, heavy duty tires, 78” low pro bucket, 390 hours..$47,000

NEW HOLDOVER SPECIAL PRICE! NEW SUSPENDED BOOM SPRAYERS 2-2015 New Holland S1070 100-ft. suspended boom, 1600 gallon tank, 380/90R46 tires, LCTS monitor, windscreens, electronic agitation, Inductor tank, line strainers, L.P. wash, 4 ball valves, combo jet double bodies.

2008 Apache AS1010 1880 hours, 100-ft. boom, 1000 gallon tank, Envisio Pro monitor, Auto steer, AutoBoom, 215 hp Cummins diesel. #USAP30..... ................................................................$120,000 2008 Apache AS1010 1250 hours, 215 hp, Cummins, 1000 gallon, 100-ft. boom, 10 section E-Pro Raven, AutoBoom, 6 speed JCB. #USAP27.......$139,000

(3) 1000 gallon fuel tanks 2000 gallon, some with pumps $1300 - $1900

USED DISCS

Regular: $67,625

CALL!!!

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2013 New Holland SP240FXP front boom, 275 hp, Cummins, 6.7 liter, 100-ft. booms, 1200 gallon, deluxe cab, 650/75R38 tires, Viper Pro monitor. #USNH56.................................................. Just In

Zerbe Bros.

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

Wishek 842T 26-ft. tandem disc, Rock Flex, 11” spacing, 23” disc size, 12.50-16 transport tires... ................................................................$26,000

www.zerbebrothers.com Email zerbesales@nemont.net SALES Mike Guttenberg Tim Guttenberg Travis Volk

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Say you saw it in the Trader’s Dispatch

50-Ton Crane

– Fork Lifts – – Winch Trucks – – Cherry Pickers – 24-Hour Service

DICK IRVIN TRUCKING 434-5583 – Shelby

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T & T Farm Supply, LLC

Tyrel and Tara Hendrickson - 406-759-5006 or 406-799-8576 717 Madison Ave., W. Chester, MT (near Liberty County Airport)

Specializing in Honey Bee Draper Headers

We stock a large variety of Honey Bee parts including rod weeder supplies.

Now selling Bourgault Tillage and Seeding Tools CALL US TODAY!

WE ARE YOUR LOCAL DEALER FOR...

Honey Bee (header), REM (grain vac), Bourgault Tillage Tools, MAV Chopper, Flexxifinger, Crary (air reels), and BATCO. Also Now Available 1” and 2.5” air seeder hose 7” and 8” rubber/flexible grain vacuum hose UII and Hart Cart reel parts

We are your MAV Chopper Dealer

Now Selling Parts and Conveyors

Call today for New VR12 Grain Vac pricing and availability

REM VRX Grain Vacs We also have parts for REM Grain Vacs

Canola...straight combining or swathing?

Hans Kandel - Extension Agronomist Broadleaf Crops Brian Jenks, NDSU Weed Scientist Producers traditionally have swathed rather than straight combined canola; however, straight combining is an option for canola. Straight combining can save time and money, and result in improved seed quality. Heavier canola stands are better suited for straight combining than thinner stands because of the decreased likelihood of shattering from wind.

Straight combining has resulted in yield losses of 8 to 54 %, as reported by the Canola Production Center in Canada.

These losses primarily were from preharvest shattering and combine shattering losses. Studies conducted with farmersize combines at Minot in 2005 and 2006 demonstrated that timely straight combining can achieve similar or better canola yields compared to swathing. Straight-combined canola tended to have lower harvest moisture, darker seed color, lower green seed, and higher test weight. About 15 to 20 % of canola in North Dakota is currently straight combined successfully by the growers.

Presently, Diquat is the only product labeled for use as a preharvest desiccant in canola. Growers can maintain excellent yield and quality if the Diquat application is timed properly and the crop harvested in a timely manner. Diquat should be applied when 60 to 75 % of the seeds have started to turn color. Canola seeds mature in the bottom pods first, while the last seeds to mature are in the top pods. Apply the desiccant when seed in the middle pods (or 60 to 75 %) have started to turn color. Research has shown that when the desiccant is timed properly, crop quality parameters, including yield, test weight, oil content, seed loss, green count and grade, generally were similar for desiccated canola compared with swathing.

Diquat applied too early may result in lower yield and seed quality, with a trend toward higher green content. Diquat requires a seven-day preharvest interval. Canola harvested 14 days after application will have lower green content than canola harvested seven days after application. Fields with excessively lodged canola may be difficult to desiccate because the spray droplets may not be able to penetrate the canopy. Therefore, swathing may be the better choice for lodged canola.

Swathing canola at the optimum stage of ripening reduces green seed problems and seed shatter losses, and ensures the quality required for top grades and prices. Swathing can begin in canola at 60% color change. When canola plants consist only of stems, stem branches and pods, the crop probably is very near the optimum time for swathing. Seeds in all pods on a plant complete filling (physiological maturity) at about 40 % moisture and then slowly turn from green to light yellow or reddish brown, brown or black, depending on the variety. In hot (90 degrees F), dry weather, canola seed can go from 10 to 50 % seed color change in just three to five days or less. Once filled, seeds rapidly lose moisture at about 2 to 3 percentage points or more each day, depending on the weather.

Inspect fields every two to three days when some color change occurs in the first-formed pods on the bottom of the main stem. To determine when a field of canola is ready to swath, examine plants from different parts of the field. The stage of maturity in an evenly maturing field will vary from plant to plant and from area to area within the field. When examining the plants, take into account varying soil types, low-lying areas, available soil moisture and exposed early ripening areas.

Examine only pods on the main stem. Seeds in pods on the bottom third of the main stem were formed earlier and will turn color much sooner than seeds in the pods on the top third of the plant. When the overall moisture content of seed from the total plant averages 30 to 35 %, about 30 to 40 % of the seeds in pods on the main stem will have changed color or have started to change color. Seeds with only small patches of color should be counted as color changed. The color of the seed is more important than the overall color of the field in determining the stage of maturity. Most of the seeds that have changed color will be from the bottom third of the main stem. When seeds in the bottom pods slightly turn color, seeds in the top, last-formed pods are filled or nearly filled.

Strategies Optimizing Canola Yields Below are listed some key management suggestions for getting high canola yields: • Select a variety/hybrid that has a proven high yield potential in university and company trials. Obtain data from trials from several locations in your respective growing CONTINUED ON PAGE B19

Canola...straight combining or swathing?

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• region. Results from the NDSU canola variety trials can be found in publication A-1124-13 , which is also available at county extension offices in N.D. • Field selection is important to obtain high yields. Canola does well following small-grains or fallow in a rotation.

With canola in a crop rotation there should at least be two cropping years with other crops before canola is seeded again. Avoid crops such as sunflower, dry bean and other sclerotinia (white mold) sensitive crops in close rotation with canola. Select fields that are free of troublesome weed problems.

• Plant seed with a high germination percentage and with good seedling vigor. Planting seed treated with both an insecticide and fungicides for seedling protection is recommended.

• Canola is a cool season crop and can be seeded mid April through early May. Research has shown that yield potential may be reduced with delayed planting. This is mostly a result of the increased potential of high temperatures during flowering when the crop is seeded late. Hot conditions during flowering shorten the time the flower is receptive to pollen, as well as the duration of pollen release and pollen viability. This can decrease the number of pods that develop on the plant and the number of seeds per pod, resulting in lower yields.

• Canola should be planted into a firm seedbed and seeded at a uniform depth. Recommended seeding depths are ¾ to 1 inch. A seeding rate of around 700,000 live seeds per acre (16 live seeds per square foot) should result in a established plant stand of 10 to 12 plants per square foot (435 to 522,000 plants per acre), which would be adequate for high yields. Varieties and hybrids differ in the number of seeds per pound.

• Canola responds well to applied fertilizer. Nitrogen, phosphorus and sulfur are the key nutrients for high yields.

Always have a soil test done to help in knowing how much to apply for high yield goals. Nitrogen recommendations are based on the following formula: Supplemental nitrogen is the yield goal (lb/a) times 0.065 minus soil nitrate in the 0 – 24 inch depth (from soil sampling). If the previous crop was a legume, a N-credit can be subtracted from N fertilizer application rate. Growers in cooler, moister areas of N.D. should consider a maximum 150 lb/a N cap recommendation rate, while growers in the drier, warmer areas of the state should use the 120 lb/a N rate cap (for the Soil N +Supplemental N). Canola does better with P fertilizer banded at seeding than broadcast.

The amount of N will limit the rate of P fertilizer applied, so many successful growers have seeders that separate banded fertilizer from the seed. The sulfur soil test is so inaccurate that S is recommended regardless of test result. Sulfer use results in the greatest returns in lower organic matter soils in rolling terrain, but yield increases have also been documented in heavier, higher organic matter soils. A soluble sulfate fertilizer like ammonium sulfate or gypsum is recommended. Elemental sulfur of any kind is not recommended. For detailed information see publicaton SF 1122.

• Control weeds as early as possible since a lot of competition early during the growing season can reduce yields very quickly. Herbicide tolerant canola hybrids usually show little if any herbicide crop injury if the herbicide is applied according to the label. Monitor for any late emerging weed flushes that were missed during first application.

• Monitor for any flea beetle pressure and other pest problems especially the first three weeks after emergence during the early development stages of canola. Be prepared to apply an insecticide if the seed treatment does not hold long enough or the insect pressure is too great.

• As canola gets near the bud stage or early bloom, start monitoring the NDSU Canola Disease Risk map for Sclerotinia stem rot (white mold) potential. Be prepared to get a fungicide applied to the crop should the sclerotinia risk be high.

• Swath the canola at the optimum time to insure maximum yield and quality. If the canola is allowed to get too ripe, shattering can be a problem and reduced yield will result.

If cut too early then green seed problems can result in discounts when the canola is sold. ##### By the time we’ve figured out a way to make ends meet, they’ve moved the ends!

##### A farm is a manipulative creature. There is no such thing as finished. Work comes in a stream and has no end. There are only the things that must be done now and things that can be done later. The threat the farm has got on you, the one that keeps you running from can until can’t, is this: do it now, or some living thing will wilt or suffer or die. Its blackmail, really.

Kristin Kimball, The Dirty Life: On Farming, Food, and Love ##### Agriculture is our wisest pursuit, because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals, and happiness.

Thomas Jefferson ##### To most people, this is just dirt. To a farmer, it is potential.

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Do you need a vitamin pill?

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service “You need to eat more vegetables,” my husband said to our 13-year-old daughter.

He was scraping the uneaten vegetables from her plate while she was getting a daily kids’ vitamin for herself. I walked into the kitchen during their conversation.

“I really don’t like vegetables,” she announced a little sheepishly.

I can attest that she has been my challenging vegetable eater, but she is similar to lots of kids in that respect. She takes the once-daily vitamin as a little “nutrition insurance policy.”

“Eating a vitamin isn’t going to make up for leaving your vegetables on your plate,” he added.

“Go, Dad!” I thought to myself. I couldn’t have said it better myself.

“I like carrots and cauliflower but not green vegetables,” she said as she glanced in my direction. “You need to buy some cauliflower, Mom.” “I can do that,” I said.

I also will invite her into the kitchen to help prepare the cauliflower. When kids help prepare food, they are more likely to eat it.

Along with a select group of vegetables, my daughter likes fruit, so she probably is fine in terms of vitamin and fiber intake. She also eats beans, such as kidney and navy beans, which can count as a protein or a vegetable.

Eating a rainbow of fruits and vegetables is one visual way to determine how we are doing on nutrient intake. Orange and dark green vegetables are most likely to be lacking in our diet.

The latest nutrition advice (https://www.choosemyplate. gov) reminds us to fill half of our plate with fruits and vegetables. Think of your dinner plate divided into fourths. Fill a generous one-fourth of the plate with vegetables and the other fourth with fruit. Grains, especially whole grains, and lean protein make up each of the sections of the plate. Add some dairy or other calcium source on the side to round out the menu.

Vegetables and fruits are excellent sources of vitamins, especially vitamins A and C, fiber and other phytochemicals (plant chemicals) that may protect us from disease.

But what about those vitamin and mineral supplements that promise us we can get all the needed nutrition in pill form? Adding a daily nutrition supplement actually is not a bad idea, according to the American Medical Association (AMA).

In fact, the AMA recommends that all adults take a multivitamin supplement, but not necessarily individual vitamin supplements.

Robert Fletcher, M.D., Harvard Medical School, and Kathleen Fairfield, M.D., Harvard School of Public Health, reviewed the evidence for including vitamin supplements in our diet. In their published paper, they stated: “Recent evidence has shown that suboptimal levels of vitamins, even well above those causing deficiency syndromes, are associated with increased risk of chronic disease, including cardiovascular disease, cancer and osteoporosis.”

Be sure to visit with your health-care provider about dietary supplements. Older adults; women who are pregnant, breast feeding or soon may become pregnant; strict vegetarians; smokers; and people who have more than two alcoholic drinks per day are most in need of supplements.

In our area of the world, be sure to get adequate vitamin D because our skin is not exposed to enough sunlight for our bodies to make it. Be sure to consume vitamin D sources, such as fortified milk and cereal, eggs, tuna and salmon.

Your health-care provider might recommend an individual supplement in this case.

If you take supplements, remember that “more” isn’t necessarily “better.” Some risks are associated with consuming too much of a particular supplement.

For example, calcium supplements in too high a dose may cause constipation and also could increase your risk of urinary stone formation. Too much vitamin C from supplements could result in diarrhea, nausea and cramps.

Do your homework when it comes to supplements, and aim to consume a healthful diet as your first defense. Visit the National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements at https://ods.od.nih.gov/ for more research-based information about supplements.

Here’s a colorful fruit salad my daughter will enjoy. It probably won’t remain on her plate at the end of the meal.

This recipe is courtesy of the University of California Cooperative Extension, Fresno County.

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Super-simple Fruit Salad 1 (15-ounce) can fruit cocktail (canned in juice), drained 2 bananas, sliced 2 oranges, cut into bite-size pieces 2 apples, cut into bite-size pieces 1 (6-ounce) container pina colada yogurt Mix fruit in large bowl. Add yogurt and mix well. Chill in refrigerator before serving.

Note: This recipe is easy to cut in half. You can refrigerate or freeze the extra fruit cocktail to use in fruit smoothies or other recipes.

Makes 14 servings. Each serving has 60 calories, 0 grams (g) fat, 1 g protein, 16 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber and 10 milligrams sodium.

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Look for trouble with yourself, and you will meet a host of inner drama queens ready to whine and wail about all your weaknesses and shortcomings. Bored already? Good.

How about a change in scenery? “Look for goodness, and you’re sure to find it.” Look for goodness in the world, and you’ll see more than you ever imagined. People helping people. Compassion winning over callousness, heroism over cowardice.

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Grant will help scientists to improve wheat breeding

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded $975,000 to Kansas State University for work that incorporates unmanned aerial vehicles in the process of breeding better wheat varieties.

The university’s work is designed to give scientists deeper understanding of in-field conditions so they can improve breeding programs in the United States and internationally.

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), more commonly known as drones, are quickly becoming recognized as a valuable tool for mapping agricultural crops. Kansas State University has been developing uses of UAVs to collect data on thousands of plots, including work in Kansas, Mexico and India.

“Perhaps the greatest bottleneck currently in plant breeding and genetics is effectively generating precision measurements of plant characteristics in the field,” said project director Jesse Poland, assistant professor of plant pathology and agronomy at Kansas State University.

“The goal of this project is to deliver in-season yield predictions by building models that combine genetic information from DNA sequencing and crop physiology that we will gather from UAV measurements on tens of thousands of breeding lines.”

For this grant, Poland said the university will use information from UAVs to evaluate large populations of candidate varieties under field conditions in wheat-breeding nurseries, then build a database that breeders can use when developing future varieties.

He said UAVs will provide “millions of collected images” that researchers will match with field values to develop a phenotype of wheat varieties. A phenotype is a complex map of an organism’s observable characteristics — such as its biochemical or physiological properties — and the influence of the environment on those characteristics.

The project, titled “Wheat Yield Prediction and Advanced Selection Methodologies through Field-Based HighThroughput Phenotyping with UAVs,” is funded for three years, beginning November 1, 2016.

Scientists will use the phenotype to evaluate desired agronomic traits of wheat based on the UAV images at a speed and scale much faster and larger than what can be done by manual measurements, according to Poland.

Plot-level data will give wheat breeders real-time insight on crop performance that they can use to more precisely — and more quickly — improve future varieties.

“Plant breeding is really a numbers game,” Poland said. “If we can use new technologies like remote sensing with these low-cost UAVs, then we provide the breeders with the tools to look through many more candidate varieties and increase the chances of finding ones that are really excellent and can become the next best varieties to release to farmers.”

NIFA made the award to Kansas State University through the International Wheat Yield Partnership. The project includes scientists from Washington University in St. Louis; Cornell University; and the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, a network of 15 centers across the world that involves nearly 10,000 scientists, researchers, technicians and staff.

Poland also is director of the university’s Feed the Future Innovation Lab in Applied Wheat Genomics, which is funded by the U.S. Agency on International Development. Feed the Future is the U.S. government’s humanitarian initiative to address hunger and food insecurity throughout the world.

Learn more about the Innovation Lab by visiting http:// wheatgenetics.org/innovation-lab K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. ##### How come we say we’re getting away from it all” when we first have to load the car with kids, pets, suitcases, pillows, blankets, games, toys, and sports equipment? ##### The new hire shows up late for her shift. Her boss looks at his watch and yells, “You should’ve been here at 8:30 sharp!”

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Cattle and sheep together a good thing

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service For thousands of years, meat, milk, leather, wool, mohair and cashmere have been essential components of human survival.

Producers historically have utilized a combination of cattle, sheep, goats and other ruminants to graze grasslands and provide the necessary food and clothing.

Today’s agriculture is more specialized: The two dairy cows became a large modern dairy; the two sows moved to an automated farrowing center; the flock of 50 hens is now a complex of buildings housing thousands of broilers or laying hens; several crop species became a single crop to accommodate the larger bins, which were needed to fill the unit trains. Specialization continues.

No doubt, a broader, more comprehensive knowledge base is needed as a producer specializes. The market specs tighten and, unfortunately, the genetic components become more precise and demanding.

The room for error is little; markets are testy as consumer demands grow. One could lament, but generally, too much lamenting simply means a pending buyout by an operation that is moving in what appears to be forward.

The world of ruminants is no different. Where once was a farmyard of cattle, sheep and other critters, today, critters, if you can find any, will be specialized. Beef producers raise beef. While grass managers acknowledge that multispecies grazing is beneficial to the grasslands, such multispecies operations are decreasing.

In fact, livestock numbers have tended to drop as producers have specialized and the farmyard multispecies conglomeration of animals is moving to extinction. The trend is hard to buck to simply justify better grazing programs, but if there is a “will,” there may be a “way.”

Of course, many justifications exist for the single-species approach, but the bottom line is that the streamlining of specialized agriculture is a human choice.

Perhaps coincidence, but the Dickinson Research Extension Center sold market cows on March 9 and a market ewe on March 13. The market cows averaged $68.24 per hundredweight (cwt) and the only market ewe the center owned sold for $71 per cwt.

Both shipments included additional animals, but the pondering point is the price of spent breeding stock sold as market livestock. Essentially, the market cows averaged 1,459 pounds and brought $995.58 per head. The ewe weighed 160 pounds and brought $113.60.

In this case, roughly nine ewes equal the equivalent weight of one cow. Thus, nine ewes would have brought $1,022.40, compared with the one cow at $995.58, which got me pondering. If the search really is to add income and productively to an operation, we have more solutions than simply cows.

Granted, adding sheep to a cattle operation means more work and producer education; however, that does not mean the opportunity is not there, despite the overwhelming odds and historical pressure to keep specializing.

What about the grass? What about the added dollars if dollars are tight? What about the opportunity for multigenerational collaboration? What about simply wanting to do something that sustains the world?

The center maintains a flock of White Dorper and St. Croix crossbred hair sheep to graze in areas that the cattle will not. This area simply may be a space impractical for cattle to graze or where the sheep have a plant preference (sheep will eat what cattle will not). Either way, the sheep add utilization of forage and income where none existed before.

This approach has challenges. Most beef operations are stretched for labor. The center is no exception. Adding a more management-intensive species of livestock, such as sheep, often is passed by.

But survival in agriculture has two prongs. The first, the operation needs to be large enough to spread fixed costs across many production units. For cattle and sheep, that means a reasonable-sized herd or flock. Second, the operation needs to be cost-conscious, keeping expenses low while keeping the income per production unit high.

When appropriate, adding ewes to make the sheep enterprise significant without decreasing the cowherd makes sense. The center has utilized sheep through the years for forage management, particularly around the cattle pens during the summer.

Although the cattle pastures have not been targeted yet, several plant species there could be managed better by CONTINUED ON PAGE B26

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multispecies grazing. But first, management hurdles need to be addressed to expand grazing.

As the center explored several types of sheep through the years, the White Dorper and St. Croix crossbred hair sheep have significant opportunity for effective utilization within the center’s cattle operation. The

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2012 Cat 272C skidsteer, 2840 hours, 2 speed, hydraulic quick attach, hi flow, A/C, heat, new tires. Excellent condition. ...........................$34,500

2006 Skytrak 6036 telehandler, 6000 lb. 36-ft. reach. ........................... $29,500

2012 Cat 312ELC, 2400 hours, 28” tracks, 36” bucket, thumb. One owner.................$87,500

2012 Cat 308DCR, 2500 hours, cab, heat, air conditioning, 57 hp, 18,000 lbs, undercarriage & tracks @ 80%.... $62,000

2000 Ingersol Rand Vib roller, Pro-pac SD70D, 2600 hours, 66” drum variable frequency, drum drive with padfoot shell kit........ ...........................$29,750

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2011 Cat 287CXPS, 2233 hours, cab, air conditioning, hi-flow, 2 speed, performance package, hydraulic quick couple, 84 hp, 3800 lb operating capacity. New undercarriage & tracks.....$39,750

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Biogas and Anaerobic Digestion

On-farm biogas production has long been a topic of interest for farmers, with historical records of biogas production going back several hundreds of years. In modern livestock production systems, for example, the benefits of producing biogas are significant and include: • provision of supplemental renewable energy • odor reduction • reduction of emissions of greenhouse gases • pathogen control • waste biostabilization • nutrients are preserved and transformed into plant-available forms The economics of biogas production, however, are sometimes difficult to justify unless the accompanying environmental benefits and other by-products are considered.

What Is a Biogas?

Biogas is a by-product of the anaerobic (without oxygen) breakdown of organic matter. The organic matter could be any of a number of materials, but on the farm, it most often comprises animal manure or other agricultural waste.

The most important component in biogas is methane, a flammable gas that can be used in furnaces, for cooking, or even as an engine fuel. However, biogas also contains carbon dioxide and small amounts of hydrogen, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen, and water vapor.

What Is a Digester?

A digester is a sealed vessel or container in which anaerobic digestion of organic matter occurs. The bacteria “feed” off the manure and, in the process, release biogas as a byproduct. This process is referred to as anaerobic digestion, and the sealed vessel or container is thus usually referred to as an anaerobic digester. Anaerobic digestion also occurs in the anaerobic zones of open or unsealed swamps, bogs, and wastewater lagoons.

Today, farmers in developed countries are using digesters primarily to improve the quality of their manure and to reduce manure odors, the energy content of the methane being simply a by-product. However, as the price of energy increases, more farmers are looking at using anaerobic digestion as a way to generate supplemental heat and electricity for their farms. Digesters are a popular technology in rural areas of the developing world, where electricity and petroleum fuels are often unavailable or unaffordable.

What Does a Digester Look Like?

Physically, digesters can come in many different shapes and sizes, varying from simple earthen lagoons to complex steel and concrete structures. In North America, the most common commercial farm digesters are usually buried concrete tanks with heavy plastic covers.

How Does a Digester Work?

Fresh biomass entering a digester is supplied with anaerobic bacteria by the existing digested biomass, which is tremendously rich in these microbes. The digester tank provides a conducive environment for anaerobic microbes to “digest” the biomass, resulting in digested solids, liquids, and biogas. In general, the anaerobic digestion is a living process, requiring favorable conditions (temperature, moisture content, oxygen exclusion,and pH) and a steady food supply in order to flourish.

What Goes into a Digester?

Livestock manure is the most popular material, or feedstock, for anaerobic digestion on the farm, but almost any type of organic matter can be digested, including food waste, forestry residue, animal processing waste, and field crops.

What Can Go Wrong?

Probably the biggest problem in a digester occurs when the digester’s pH drops too low. In general, acid-forming bacteria grow much faster than methane-forming bacteria. This can reduce the pH to an unfavorable level for methane-forming bacteria, thus inhibiting the activity of methanogens. This is referred to souring and may result in failure or crashing of the anaerobic digester. In most cases, however, the pH is selfregulating, but bicarbonates are sometimes used to maintain consistent pH. The optimal pH range is between 6.8 to 8.5.

Restarting a digester that has “soured” is not an easy task.

Typically, the approach is to open the digester, excavate the soured material, then refill and restart the digester. This is a costly and unpleasant task and should be avoided whenever possible.

There are safety risks in dealing with biogas, including explosion, asphyxiation, disease, or hydrogen sulfide poisoning. Operators must be aware of the potential hazards and take preventative measures.

How Is Biogas Used?

Biogas generated from anaerobic digestion processes is a clean and environmentally friendly renewable fuel. There are many uses for this fuel, including use in engines, generation of electricity, heat and hot water systems, and even refrigeration.

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Aquaponics

Say you saw it in the Trader’s Dispatch

Dan Burden, AgMRC Content Specialist D. Allen Pattillo, Department of Natural Resources Ecology & Management, Iowa State University; North Central Regional Aquaculture Center (NRAC) quired to remove fish effluent and remove Aquaponics is a hybrid food growing aqueous toxic compounds that result from technology that combines aquaculture the effluent or its decomposition. If not (growing fish) and hydroponics (growing removed, the effluent and its toxic nitrogveggies in non-soil media and nutrientenous bi-products quickly reach levels that laden water). This is a relatively new hybrid are fatal to fish. In aquaponics systems, technology; a survey of readily available the effluent is as passively managed as posprofessional and hobbyist Internet resources sible within the system using sumps and will quickly give one an appreciation of biofilters. Some solids may be physically the wide breadth of and passion for this separated and removed; however, the matechnology. jority of the toxic compounds are biologiAquaponics is intended to be a highly cally converted into sustainable producplant-usable nutrients tion system that inthrough bio-convercorporates principles sion by beneficial bacof water conservation, teria within the biosustainable vegetable filter. This nutrientproduction and perladen water is now the haps organic plant and fertilizer component animal agriculture. of the plant aspect Systems vary in size of the system. The from small indoor or plants then remove outdoor home or classthe nutrients and the room hobbyist units to “de-nitrified” clean immense commercial water is returned back units. The systems are to the fish, crustacean usually fresh-water or mollusk aspect of based, but salt-water the system as their systems are used for water input. some high-value fish or crustacean producThe systems are highly sustainable and tion. It should be noted that the corrosive can be highly efficient to operate. To creeffects of salt-water can greatly increase the ate maximum efficiency and the highest establishment, maintenance and depreciareturn-on-investment (ROI) in a commercial tion costs of the production system. system, energy inputs in terms of lighting In traditional tank-type aquaculture sys(for the plants), aeration (for the fish) and tems, the fish are raised within a mostly pumps or uplift systems (overall system reclosed system where water is recirculated.

Since it is a closed system, filters are reCONTINUED ON PAGE B30

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Date When Celebrated: Friday before Mother’s Day Military Spouses Day is a day to recognize and honor the real backbone of the military..... the spouses of our soldiers.

This day recognizes the contributions made by military spouses to the spirit and well being of soldiers and military communities. Where would military moral be without their spouses behind them?

Military Spouses Day was created by President Ronald Reagan in 1984 Secretary of Defense Casper Weinberger established the Friday before Mother ’s Day as Military Spouses Day.

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John Deere 4450 8000 hours, 15 speed powershift, 1000/540 PTO, 3 pt. hitch.................................. $34,000 Deere 4250 with 260 loader and grapple, 9800 hours, powershift, 1000/540 PTO, 3-point, new tires.... $35,000 John Deere 6410 with 640 loader and grapple, 9200 hours, PowerQuad transmission with right hand reverser, 1000/540 PTO, 3-point.................................. $34,000 John Deere 4630 with Du-Al loader and grapple, Quad Range transmission, 1000 PTO, duals.............. $15,000 John Deere 4230 with Quad Range transmission, 1000/540 PTO, 3-point....................................................... $14,000 John Deere 3150 with 260 loader and grapple, QuadRange transmission, 3 pt. hitch, 7500 hours...... $28,000 John Deere 5010 150 hp, Farmhand loader and grapple.. .............................................................................. $8500 Bobcat 732 skid steer, 3770 hours, nice condition... $8000 John Deere 946 14-ft. MoCo, 1000 PTO, steel conditioners, field ready.................................................... $10,500 International 510 14-ft. swather, rubber conditioner, diesel.......................................................................... $4000 International 310 12-ft. swather............................... $2000 John Deere 535 round baler, monitor, double auto twine tie, bale kicker, guide wheels, belts are 60%........ $4500 John Deere 535 round baler, monitor, double auto twine tie, bale kicker, belts have one season on them... $4000 John Deere 530 round baler, monitor, twine tie, good condition...................................................................... $2700 John Deere 468 square baler, 14x18 bales, hydraulic tension, auto grease rebuilt knotter and bearings...... $5200 Case IH 8460 round baler, bale kicker, monitor, auto twine tie, guide wheels................................................... $3500 Case IH 8580 Big Square baler, 20,000 bales, 5000 bales on new knotter rebuild, needs work...................... $7500 New Holland 285 baler, 16x18 bales, hydraulic tension, excellent condition................................................. $4000 New Holland 1032 balewagon, excellent condition..$6000 John Deere 235 26-ft. disk, 9” spacing..................... $8500 John Deere 330 28-ft. disk, 11” spacing................... $5800 Degelman 20-ft. land roller with transport.............. $15,500 Steffen 15 bale accumulator..................................... $5000 Steffen 15 bale grapple............................................ $2500 Meyer ditcher............................................................ $2000 Shop made 24-ft. gooseneck trailer, tandem dually, no title.......................................................................... $2500

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Aquaponics CONTINUED FROM PAGE B29

circulation) should be carefully considered and reflected in the design of the system.

It is easy to build a working system. It is challenging to fine-tune that system for maximum efficiency (lowest-cost and lowest-human-intervention operation; highest sustainability), maximum highest-quality plant production and best fish, crustacean or mollusk growth rate and health.

This closed-loop system has many advantages over conventional “open-loop” crop production systems: • It uses approximately 10% of the land area and 5% of the water volume required by conventional vegetable crops.

• Due to less water and land use, aquaponics is perfect for highly efficient use of existing space or for special applications like intensive urban gardening.

• Crop production time can be accelerated.

For example, butterhead lettuce varieties can be produced in about 30 days, instead of the typical 60-day growing period needed for conventional production.

• Production can occur year-round under a greenhouse or in a temperature-controlled enclosure. This allows producers to market fresh produce during seasons when trucked-in produce is at their highest seasonal prices.

• Aquaponics is an adaptable process that allows for a diversification of income streams. High-value herbs, vegetables, and leafy greens, as well as fish, crayfish, worms, mushrooms, and a number of other crops may be produced, depending upon local market interest and the interests of the grower.

• These systems allow agriculture to take large innovative steps toward environmental sustainability. Because these are mostly-closed-loop systems, nutrient effluent leaving the facility is virtually nonexistent. Additionally, fish, plant, and other waste solids may be captured and converted into value-added fertilizer products for wholesale or retail sale.

• Growers can start small, with minimal investment, perhaps using scrounged materials to see if the venture is “right for me,” then scale-up as markets and expertise develops.

There are many fish, crustacean or mollusk species that are well suited to aquaponic systems. With respect to fish species, tilapia and barramundi are fast-growing species well suited to the water temperatures of most aquaponic systems. Other species, e.g., trout, hybrid-striped bass, bluegills, yellow perch or ornamental species like koi or pet-trade cichlids can be raised in these systems, but each species presents its own set of unique challenges and unique markets. Crustaceans include fresh-water, salt-water and brackish-water shrimp and prawns, and crayfish. Mollusks (snails) have been raised in some systems.

There are four major types of plant growth subsystems. These include: • Ebb and Flow - This method, also known as flood-and-drain culture, requires the use of a substrate, like pea gravel or expanded clay, for the plant roots to grow in for stability. This method uses a constant inflow of water and auto-siphon device to flood then quickly drain the grow bed, usually on a 20- to 30-minute cycle. This periodic water emersion and air exposure

produces an environment highly conducive to healthy plant root systems. This method has the advantage of structural support for larger and heavier fruiting plants, like peppers or tomatoes, that otherwise could be problematic.

• Deep-water Culture This method, also known as floating-raft culture, requires the use of a platform to support the plants and holes for the roots to access the water. Styrofoam insulation is typically used as the raft and plastic net pots support the plants.

Aeration should be supplied via air stones in the water under the raft to ensure a high oxygen concentration should the water cease to circulate or become stagnant. The larger volume of water • required for this method has benefits. It increases overall stability in temperature and water quality, which translates to lower overall maintenance and greater system stability.

• Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) This method of plant culture allows the plant root systems to absorb nutrients from a thin film of water (up to ½-inch depth), while maintaining high oxygen exposure through high atmospheric air contact.

NFT is typically done by emitting a small amount of water into one end of a channel or gutter, and allowing that water to flow by gravity to the other end where it drains into a common collection area. Because of the high potential surface area, this method allows for greater plant production with less water.

• Drip Irrigation This method uses drip emitters to provide a constant supply of nutrient-rich water to plant root systems, contained in large buckets of substrate, usually expanded clay or slabs of rock wool. This method is very well suited to the production of fruiting, vine-type plants that can be grown continuously for multiple years, like cucumbers, tomatoes or some tropical fruits. Plants generally are ‘trained’ to grow onto a trellis or similar structure for ease of harvest and maintenance. An advantage to drip irrigation is the more inherently modular design. If one plant dies or becomes diseased, it is easy to remove that plant or unit of plants and disinfect the area without sacrificing the entire crop. Also, this method works well for large, heavy plants that need to sit on the floor, perhaps in a large pot.

Although in a large substrate container, the plant and its support infrastructure can easily be maintained, repositioned or modified.

There are hundreds of ways to build an aquaponics system. Systems can be successful as a hobby-scale installation in a garage or basement, seasonally in the backyard or on the deck, or as full-blown commercial-scale ventures. The critical considerations for any producer are: the amount of available space; the amount of available money for the project; the intent for and amount of food to be produced; and if a commercial venture, how the products will be marketed. Aquaponically grown products, like other fish or produce, are highly perishable; it is important to keep in mind that harvest- and post-harvest handling and related marketing considerations are critical components of any aquaponics business plan.

Tips for Marketing Sheep and Goat Products: Fiber

Wooled sheep, Angora goats, and cashmere goats offer another “crop” in addition to meat. The natural fibers produced by these animals can be used in a variety of ways to add income to the sheep or goat enterprise. Natural fibers are a renewable resource, long-lasting, durable, comfortable, and beautiful.

Fiber-producing animals are crowd-pleasers, and participating in fairs and festivals can draw attention to your farm and increase sales of items.

Advantages • Locally grown, eco-friendly product • Diversified products and market opportunities • Non-perishable nature makes it easy to haul, ship, and store Considerations • You must find or become a good shearer.

• You must locate or become a good spinner/fiber artist if you want to sell yarn or other products.

• Nutrition is vital: good fiber is produced from healthy animals.

• Select animals for breeding that have quality fiber for the purpose intended.

• You must manage the environment to protect the quality of the fiber. Remove plants that produce burrs, for example, and use feeder designs that keep hay from being imbedded in the fleece.

• Natural fibers must be kept dry, clean, and protected from moths.

There are several possibilities for marketing wool: • In bulk: ask your shearer for some of the possibilities in your location, which may include selling to a wool pool, warehouse, mill, or wool buyer. You can find contacts at the ASI website, www.sheepusa.org/Wool_Contacts.

Wool pool: producers organize to assemble a large lot of wool, enabling them to have it sorted, graded, and marketed for a better price. See www.sheepandgoat. com/articles/woolpool.html for an example of how one wool pool works. You can find your local options through the ASI website listed above.

Warehouse: the MidStates Wool Growers Cooperative is one example of a group operating this way. See www. midstateswoolgrowers.com/marketing-options.html for more information on warehouse marketing.

Mills: if you have a mill operating locally, they might be interested in purchasing fleeces. They might need a specific type of wool or only a large quantity, however.

• Direct to handspinners: either sell the whole, unwashed fleece, or remove dirty locks and wash the fleece toadd value.

• Further processed: send the fleece to a cottage mill and have the fleece made into yarn only, or made into yarn and then a finished item such as socks, hats, scarves, toys, or blankets. Items may be woven, knitted, or felted.

• Processed by the farmer into any of the items listed above and sold through: CSA Farm stand or farmers market Local Harvest (www.localharvest.com), Etsy (www.etsy. com), or other online venue Craft fairs Local shops Tips for Marketing Fiber • Learn about fiber and about what your customers want.

Characteristics important to customers may include fineness, strength, color, cleanliness, and staple length.

• Skirt fleeces well. This means to remove any dirty locks from the edges.

• Market the fiber with energy and enthusiasm. Your animals have produced a locally-grown, natural resource that will appeal to modern-day consumers who want ecofriendly fibers.

• Sell not only the item but also lessons in spinning, knitting, and felting.

You can find potential customers in many places: • Join a spinning or knitting guild • Take classes at a yarn shop • Contact groups involved in historical reenactment; socks, hats, and blankets will be in demand • Investigate state park gift shops to see if they would offer natural fiber products • Participate in fiber festivals • Network with hikers or runners who value natural-fiber socks and hats • Participate in local foods groups to meet people who CONTINUED ON PAGE B32

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KIOTI TRACTORS IN STOCK Kioti Mechron 2200 UTV 22 hp diesel engine, 4WD, roof, windshield, wiper kit, engine heater, steel dump box, heavy duty UTV tires...........$12,690 Kioti CK2510 with KL2510 loader, 4WD, hydrostatic transmission, PTO, 3 point, industrial tires, 6 year warranty.

ON SALE............................$16,200 Kioti CK3510 with KL4010 loader, 4WD, hydrostatic transmission, PTO, 3 point, industrial tires, 6 year warranty.

Kioti PX9020

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Good Selection Of Spike Tooth Harrows-Starting At $150.00 SITREX RAKES

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New screening technique for protein misfolding diseases

By Iowa State University of Science and Technology A new screening technique outlined in recently published research from biomedical scientists at Iowa State University could slash the time required to conduct experiments on prion misfolding diseases such as chronic wasting disease.

The discovery could pave the way for scientists to gain a better understanding of how these disorders develop and spread as well as how they may be treated.

Protein-misfolding diseases include a range of neurological disorders that affect both humans and animals. Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s fall into this category, as do prion disease such as chronic wasting disease, which has been confirmed in deer in several states, including Iowa. These diseases arise when the folding process that gives proteins their normal function goes awry and produces abnormal shapes. Misfolded prion proteins can spread throughout the brain, leading to long-term neurological problems. The disorders are always fatal.

Prion diseases have long incubation periods before symptoms develop over the course of months or years, making them particularly difficult to study, said Anumantha Kanthasamy, Distinguished Professor and chair of the ISU Department of Biomedical Sciences. To resolve these problems, Naveen Kondru, a graduate assistant in Kanthasamy’s lab, developed a highly sensitive method of screening for these diseases that involves intact, living brain tissue from model animals and maintaining them as live cultures.

The new process produces data much faster and at less cost than was previously possible through the study of live model animals, Kanthasamy said. The researchers have dubbed the process “OSCAR,” short for Organotypic Slice Cultures And RT-QuIC, and it has the potential to greatly accelerate the speed at which research can be conducted, he said.

OSCAR works by culturing living brain slices, which, when exposed to misfolded proteins, amplify them more rapidly than in live animals. Next, the slice cultures are tested for misfolded proteins by adding a fluorescent dye that binds to them. This allows the researchers to track the spread of the disease by monitoring increases of the fluorescence intensity in the samples.

Because of the long incubation periods associated with misfolding diseases, it can take months to get results in live models. But Kanthasamy said the new screening method can start showing the disease progression in as little as seven days. The new method also can be repeated with greater speed than using live models, meaning it will allow for the generation of higher throughput data.

Kanthasamy said the new screening method will fill a gap for scientists trying to gain a better understanding of protein misfolding in both human and animal neurodegenerative diseases.

“This has a lot of potential to help us understand the disease process,” Kanthasamy said. “We can test potential new therapies and study how they work. We expect this technique to catch on quickly among scientists looking at these diseases.”

Kanthasamy’s team describes the screening process in an article recently published in Scientific Reports, a peerreviewed academic journal.

This work was done in collaboration with scientists in the ISU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and the National Animal Disease Center with support from the Presidential Wildlife Initiative and the National Institutes of Health.

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By Scott Weybright, WSU CAHNRS Washington State University (WSU) is helping bolster the surging hard cider industry with the hiring of Bri Ewing as a food and fermentation specialist in the School of Food Science, based at the Mount Vernon Research and Extension Center.

For half of her job, she will create workshops and other programs in an extension position to help established and novice cider makers. The other half will involve teaching classes at the new WSU campus in Everett.

“I’m really looking forward to working with both the industry side and the academic side,” said Ewing, who started at the beginning of March.

Ewing’s background is actually in the wine industry. She worked at wineries in Sonoma and Napa, California, and in New Zealand after graduating from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in molecular environmental biology. She returned to academia to earn a master’s degree in food science from Virginia Tech, where she first started working with cider.

“My thesis was on how harvest maturities and post-harvest storage of apples affected the chemistry of hard cider,” she said. “The taste characteristics in cider are much more subtle than wine, so I’m still learning.”

She’ll have a true test of her palette when she serves as a judge at the Portland International Cider Cup on April 9.

In addition to helping pick winners, Ewing said she thinks she’ll have a great experience meeting cider makers.

“The industry is really collaborative, probably because it’s so small and growing,” she said. “Working with an industry that’s so eager for knowledge and looking to help each other is fantastic.”

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For every cow, add a ewe and increase net return 65 percent

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service at the University of Minnesota is interestResearch has shown multispecies grazing ing. Gross margins for the beef cow-calf may improve revenue flow, but the pace operation averaged $871.34 per cow, with of agriculture oftentimes inhibits producer an average net return of $181.29 per cow; pondering. the sheep market-lamb production operation The challenge is that alternative producaveraged $254.97 per ewe, with an average tion scenarios exist, but time must be set net return of $65.68 per ewe. aside to evaluate these alternatives. Time Based on cow market weight, nine ewes is precious; however, pondering still should make up one cow, which means an equivaoccur. lent sheep gross margin would be $2,294.73, Recent Dickinson Research Extension with a net return of $591.12.

Center (DREC) sales caused me to ponder Ponder this: If the $30,000 projected for the concept of adding a sheep for every cow. a 300-cow operation is a bit shy on cash to The center sold market cows on March 9 distribute, why not add for $68.24 per hundredsheep? What would hapweight (cwt), or $995.58 pen if the 300-cow operaper head, and a market tion added 300 ewes with ewe on March 13 for $71 a net of $65.68 per ewe? per cwt, or $113.60 per It would mean a year-end head. When adjusted for bonus of $19,704. I doubt body weight, an equivamost operations would lent weight in sheep was have any reason to turn worth $1,035, or $40 more down the money. than the market cows.

Is this real or simple A review of 2016 cow frivolous pondering? In budgets (https://www.

1983 and 1984 studies at ag.ndsu.edu/livestockthe Dickinson Research economics/Budgets) with Extension Center, Mike Tim Petry, North Dakota Humann and Don Kirby State University (NDSU) evaluated incorporating Extension Service livesheep with cattle. They stock economist, shows noted, “While cattle are the predominant net return after total costs in the cow-calf grazers of range and pasture in the northern enterprise is around $100 per cow. For a Great Plains, sheep offer a significant un300-cow operation, the $30,000 would be tapped potential use of this diverse grazing split among unpaid family labor, manageresource. … Since the mixed-grass prairie ment and equity, and then a return on investprovides an abundant variety of classes ment could be calculated. and species of vegetation, we questioned Beef producers are squeezed for cash; the whether one class of livestock could make lucrative years are history, at least for now. efficient use of this varietal abundance.”

So what can one do?

They found sheep diets complemented Well, here is my sheep side pondering. I the grazing of cattle extremely well. recently asked Karl Hoppe, an NDSU Ex“The sheep production cycle, breeding, tension livestock systems specialist, what a gestation and lactation of ewes compares typical response would be among livestock favorably with the quality of forage selected producers when asked how to deal with the seasonally by ewes,” they wrote. current cash squeeze. His response noted The biological needs of sheep fit very an increase in herd size and more automawell with cattle. In 1990, James Nelson and tion through more and larger equipment others grazed ewes and cattle at the center, and specialization of cattle products. This one ewe to every cow. They noted, “Grazing means more selective markets with the hope sheep and cow-calf pairs on native range of increased revenue per production unit. … allowed both species to make normal Hoppe acknowledged the foundation of growth without sacrificing either pasture many producers is filled with fond memoquantity or quality.” ries of a farmyard fully occupied by numerSo the complementary grazing of cattle ous livestock, which has led us to the innate and sheep is real, not simple something to development of animal husbandry skills. ponder. If I can take a 300-head cowherd Those memories are often distant, but the that has a projected net return of $30,000 concept of adding sheep to a cattle operation and add 300 ewes and increase net return still exists for some producers. to $49,704, maybe I should ask some quesPrevious work at the Dickinson Research tions. I significantly increase net return per Extension Center revealed that for every production unit by more than 65 percent. cow on the operation, one ewe could be Interesting! added with no reduction in stocking rates.

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By Iowa State University of Science and Technology Back in the day, veterinary students had to get creative if they wanted to practice sutures on something that even vaguely simulated the feel of living tissue.

Some students would practice stitching up banana peels, said Frank Cerfogli, a clinical assistant professor in the ISU Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (https://www. vetmed.iastate.edu/vcs). Cerfogli said his solution during vet school involved practicing stitches on the arm of a couch.

It wasn’t the most life-like simulation, he said, but it helped him build the muscle memory required to master various suture techniques.

Today, veterinary students at Iowa State have access to vastly more realistic options, though they may require a little less imagination.

Cerfogli is the coordinator for the ISU clinical skills laboratory, a facility housed in the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center that’s home to an assortment of models on which veterinary students can practice medical procedures before working on real, living animals.

There’s Frosty, a life-size mockup of a cow inside which may be placed Snowflake, a life-size calf. There are model dogs, pigs and a horse – all of which allow students to familiarize themselves with the anatomy and equipment they’ll need to learn to become professional veterinarians.

The laboratory opened about a year ago with 10 models and has since expanded to 30. Accordingly, students are making more use of the facility. Cerfogli said the laboratory drew about 30 visits from students in January 2016. This January, the laboratory attracted 400 students.

Cerfogli said the lab allows students who have just arrived at veterinary school to begin developing the motor skills they’ll need when operating on live animals.

“Students for the first time are practicing hands-on skills in their first year and second year that are really introductory to their surgical experience,” he said.

Cassie Klostermann, a fourth-year veterinary student graduating in May, said the lab provided her with valuable experience that allowed her to feel more confident when it was time to work with living animals.

“Before you come to vet school, most students don’t have experience sticking animals with needles,” Klostermann said. “It’s a skill set that’s totally different from what you can learn from studying a book or attending a lecture.”

On a recent morning in the lab, Klostermann demonstrated how to attach a chain to Snowflake’s hoof to help pull it free of its mother during delivery. Klostermann said attaching the chain at two different points minimizes the pressure on the calf and reduces the risk of injury to its joints and bones.

Klostermann also demonstrated how to intubate, or place a plastic tube into the windpipe of a model dog, to deliver anesthesia. She said doing so is an important step for a range of operations, from spaying to removing a diseased section of lung. She said practicing on the model helps students learn how to place the tube in a dog’s throat and gain familiarity with the parts and operation of the anesthesia machine.

The other side of the lab houses a wide range of small rubber cylinders that mimic the texture of living tissue. The cylinders allow students to practice various suture techniques. Some of the simulations feature layers of textures that present students with the challenge of working with different internal tissues.

On a nearby table, a rubber simulation shaped like the front leg of a dog hangs next to a series of tubes that pump a red liquid into the “veins” of the model. Students must first find the cephalic vein in the dog’s paw and then draw “blood” with a needle.

Klostermann said the simulation allows students to get a feel for the right angle and depth for using the needle. But the simulation does have its limitations, she said.

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Junior faculty earn awards for excellence in research

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Junior faculty receiving awards for excellence in research for 2016 were Oleh Khalimonchuck, Dirac Twidwell and James Schnable.

Oleg Khalimonchuk is an assistant professor in the Department of Biochemistry, and an affiliate member of the Buffett Cancer Center at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Khalimonchuk’s current research focuses on fundamental processes that are vital for mitochondrial functions, which when deficient contribute to complex maladies in humans. This work is significantly advancing the understanding of mitochondrial functions in health, cellular stress, and degenerative diseases while providing a molecular foundation for new therapeutics targeting currently incurable diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Dirac Twidwell is an assistant professor leading the Applied Complex Adaptive Systems Lab in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture. His interdisciplinary research program focuses on understanding the drivers of complexity and adaptive responses of ecosystems that benefit human well-being. Twidwell’s expertise has contributed to innovative technologies and diverse stakeholder partnerships meant to address the disappearance of rangelands worldwide and to provide new solutions that guarantees their persistence and profitability for future generations.

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2014 John Deere Z960R 60” deck. Stock #56828......................................$11,250 (12) 2014 John Deere Z930R, 54” deck. Stock #54506.........................................$9900 (12) 2013 John Deere Z930R 60” deck, suspended seat assembly. Stock #56829.......$9750 (12) 2013 John Deere Z665 60” high capacity mower deck, V-twin, hydrostatic zero turn. Stock #57133.........................................$3750 (16) 2008 John Deere Z245, 48” deck. Stock #55294...........................................$2275 (3) 2008 John Deere Z445 48” deck. Stock #57163.........................................$2700 (15) 2005 John Deere D130 23 hp, 48” deck, 6.5 bushel bagger, hydro. Stock #56907............. .....................................................$1300 (12) 2016 John Deere D140 48” mower, 22 hp.

Stock #54319...............................$1999 (14) 1992 John Deere 320 garden tractor, 48” mower deck, 46” front blade. Stock #57447.......... .......................................................$800 (15) Caroni FL1400 3pt rototiller, 57” wide, 540 PTO. Stock #55956...................................$990 (2) 2012 John Deere 647 rototiller, 540 PTO. Stock #51882.........................................$2275 (14)

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2015 John Deere 6155R MFWD tractor, 20 speed AutoQuad transmission, TLS, 3 SCVs. Stock #57602........................................ $149,000 (11) 2012 John Deere 6125R 31 MPH IVT, 3 speed PTO, Premium cab, electro hydraulics, no loader. Stock #56348.................................................$85,000 (1) 2004 John Deere 7820 20 speed PowerQuad, LHR, 3 SCVs, 1000/540 PTO, loader/bucket/grapple.

Stock #56845.....................................$90,000 (16) 2008 John Deere 7430 Premium tractor, IVT, 741 self-level loader, grapple, 3 pt., electric shift PTO 3 SP, 4 SCVs. Stock #54741............. $103,995 (1) 2013 John Deere 6140R MFWD, cab, 20/20 AutoQuad, H360 loader/bucket, 3 SCVs, 540/1000.

Stock #56153...................................$112,900 (16) 1975 John Deere 4430 2WD tractor, cab, 16/6 Quad-Range, 3 SCVs, 540/1000 PTO, duals.

Stock #56129.....................................$13,500 (15) 1973 John Deere 1520 diesel tractor, JD 36 loader, box blade and rear blade, 1 SCV, 540 PTO. Stock #57434................................... $9900 (16) 1966 John Deere 4020 tractor with PS transmission, 540/1000 PTO, 2 SCVs, Ezee-On loader/ grapple, new engine and diesel pump. Stock #57506.......................................... $11,500 (12) 1988 John Deere 2355 2WD utility tractor, 8F/4R syncro, 540 Rear PTO, open station, loader with bale spear. Stock #53703....................$11,800 (1) 1986 Case IH 3394 EzeeOn 2100 loader/grapple, large 1000 PTO, 24-speed partial Power Shift, Cat 3 3 pt. Stock #56444..........................$17,500 (16) Ford New Holland TV140 bi-directional, loader, 5720 hours, new tines, grapple with bale forks.

Stock #56753...................................... $55,000 (3) 1982 Ford 6610 tractor, canopy, 2WD, Tiger special side mower, 3 pt. flail mower, 540 PTO. Stock #57278...............................................$13,000 (16) John Deere GP74 74” bucket w/heavy duty grapple.

Fits JD 500 Series loader carriers. Stock #53061.. ..............................................................$3500 (16) 2012 John Deere S670 combine, ProDrive transmission, TriStream rotor, fine cut chopper, 640D header. Stock #56906........................$304,350 (1) 1989 John Deere 9600 combine, 4296/3115 hrs. No header. Stock #55816..........................$22,000 (1) 1990 John Deere 9600 combine, excellent condition, always shedded. Stock #56958....$60,500 (1) 1994 Claas 108SL combine, 2WD, small grain, chopper, conventional clean combine in good shape, well-maintained. Stock #13189............$22,000 (2) 1987 John Deere 8820 combine, 30-ft. 230 header, bat reel, chopper and dual chaff spreader. Stock #15567.................................................$16,500 (3) 1998 Case IH 2388 combine, 3215/2500 hrs. Stock #55679...............................................$50,000 (14)

1999 John Deere 9610 combine, 3957/2870 hrs., 212 header, 20-ft. unload auger. Stock #54721..... ...........................................................$56,500 (16) 2008 John Deere 612C combine, 30” row spacing.

Stock #57258.......................................$53,000 (1) 1998 John Deere 914 combine, new style Sund raking pickup, new PTO style driveline, single point connections. Stock #56904..................$10,975 (1) 1998 Honey Bee SP36 36-ft. draper header, bat reel, transport, adaptor frame for Claas combine, good shape. Stock #13190...........................$22,000 (2) 2012 John Deere 635D excellent shape, slow speed transport, poly tine pickup reel, dual drive sickle.

Stock #54340.....................................$46,000 (15) Case IH 8455 round baler, twine only, makes 4x5 bales, gathering wheels. Stock #54286 $4500 (11) 2003 John Deere 457 round baler, 4x5 bales, 540 PTO, bale ramps. Stock #53546........$15,950 (16) John Deere 336 small square baler, no bale turner, 540 PTO, pickup gauge wheel. Stock #57577....... ..............................................................$2750 (11) Hesston 4910 4x4x8 big square baler. Stock #53963.................................................$45,000 (3) 2008 Massey 2190 big square baler, complete rebuild 10,000 bales ago, new tires, auto luber.

Stock #56367.......................................$65,000 (3) New Holland 580 14x18 square baler, two strand.

Stock #57143........................................$9500 (16) 1989 New Holland 1499 windrower, cab, 12-ft. platform, rubber/steel conditioner. Stock #56752........ ...........................................................$11,500 (16) 2012 John Deere 835 impeller conditioner, 2 pt hookup, 31L-13.5 tires. Stock #53641....... $22,000 (11) 2012 New Holland 57 side delivery rake, 6-ft. width, 540 PTO drive, used only once. Stock #56489...... ..............................................................$4850 (16)

Dearborn 14-2 7-ft. sickle bar mower. Stock #56049. ................................................................$250 (16) Ford Dearborn Model 14-15 6-ft. sickle mower, 540 PTO, 3 pt. mount, new guards and sections. Stock #51728..................................................$1500 (16) 2009 John Deere 1890 42-ft. 7.5” spacing disk drill, 350 bushel hydraulic drive, TBH cart. Stock #57293...............................................$145,000 (3) John Deere 680 37-ft. chisel plow w/shank savers, FlexiCoil 3-bar mounted harrows. Stock #56905... .............................................................$19,450 (1) John Deere 1600 30-ft. plow, 12” spacing, 16” sweeps, 3-bar mounted harrows. Stock #56070.... ..............................................................$4900 (11) 1994 John Deere 965 on-land plow, 18” cut width, gauge wheels, double landslides. Stock #55107... ..............................................................$8950 (15) 2011 Case IH 800 50-ft., 10” spacing, rubber packer wheel, SS, no cart. Stock #56487......$52,000 (11) 2006 John Deere 1820/1910 61-ft., 12” spacing, 4” steel press wheels, SS, 1910 TBT cart. Stock #56361...............................................$55,000 (12) 2005 Case IH ATX4012 40-ft., 12” spacing, low acres, 230 bushel cart, 1” dutch tips, varaiable rate cart, nice condition. Stock #53851.................. ...........................................................$49,500 (15) 2011 John Deere 1770NT 16 row corn planter, 30” spacing, precision planting, E-sets. Stock #57257. ...........................................................$95,000 (14) 2008 New Holland SF216 pull-type sprayer, wheelboom, 1600 gallon tank, 134-ft. boom, foam marker, double nozzle body. Stock #54720...... $15,500 (16) 2009 Summers Ultimate pull-type sprayer, 100-ft. booms with windscreens, 1500 gallon tank. Stock #15568.................................................$30,000 (3)

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FlexiCoil 67XL suspended boom sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, 90-ft. booms, windscreens, rinse tank.

Stock #56815.....................................$13,500 (11) 2007 Summers 1500 90-ft. pull-type sprayer, 1500 gallon tank. Stock #17842..................$26,000 (12) 2005 John Deere 4920 sprayer, 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, eduction system, fenders, boom return to height. Stock #56362.....................$85,000 (12) 1995 Ford L9000 truck, 10 speed transmission, hyd. wet kit, 6000 gallon stainless tank. Stock #53460. .............................................................$42,250 (1) Danuser 8300-1 hydraulic drive post hole digger, bucket mount, 4” bit. Stock #53424.......$1500 (16) Kelly 56 3-pt. mount backhoe attachment, 24” bucket. Stock #51779...................................$6950 (16) Westfield W130-71 13”x71-ft. auger, 540 PTO drive, like new. Stock #52277........................$12,900 (2) Brandt 862 8”x62-ft. PTO grain auger, 10 turbo screw bottom. Stock #15261...................$1750 (3) Mayrath grain auger, PTO. Stock #15260.....$500 (3) Snapper 28” rear engine mower, 10 hp, 28” cut.

Stock #54784..........................................$450 (14) 2015 John Deere X739 garden tractor, 60” autoconnect mower deck, 54” hydraulic angle front blade.

Stock #57531.....................................$13,300 (15) 2015 John Deere Z930M mower, 54” mulch on demand mower deck, suspension deck. Stock #57605..................................................$8500 (15) 2009 John Deere Z425 mower, 54” deck, low hours.

Stock #53799..........................................$3000 (1) 2015 John Deere Z445 zero turn mower, 54” deck, 24 hp, V twin, bagger with PowerFlow. Stock #53267..................................................$6200 (16) John Deere 47 47” snowblower, fits JD X500 series mowers, weights and chains. Stock #56045.......... ..............................................................$1200 (15) 2011 John Deere 825i XUV Gator, gas, ROPS, grill guard, front hood rack, extreme terrain tires. Stock #57366..................................................$8700 (15) John Deere 825i gator, glass doors for a deluxe cab.

Stock #53197........................................$1950 (14) 2010 John Deere 48C powerflow system for JD Z425 to Z445 mower, 48” deck. Stock #40127....... ................................................................$700 (15)

Railroad Ties

1=Conrad: 888-397-6851 2=Cut Bank: 888-673-9310 3=Choteau: 888-728-9254

11=Lewistown: 800-823-3373 12=Havre: 800-621-5701 13=Chester: 406-759-5010

14=Great Falls: 888-760-2005 15=Belgrade: 866-282-3337 16=Livingston: 800-824-3932

$8.00/tie Sold in 16 tie bundles We will load Available at Conrad, Cut Bank and Dillon locations

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COMBINES

2015 John Deere S690 Hydro transmission, 3 point, 540 PTO, 607 engine/427 seperator hours Stock #55766..................$399,400 (1) 2015 John Deere S690, 555/427 hours. Stock #55763......................................$336,900 (1) 2014 John Deere S690 827 engine hours.

Stock #55791............................$298,900 (1) 2014 John Deere S690 Stock #55793.............. ..................................................$291,900 (1) 2016 John Deere S680 combine, PowerCast TB, power folding grain tank exts, 520/85R42 duals, 2630 w/SF1 activation & SF3000 rceiver. Stock #56412..............$385,000 (14) 2015 John Deere S680 607 hrs. Stock #55766 ..................................................$332,900 (1) 2015 John Deere S680 403.3 hours. Stock #55760......................................$324,900 (1) 2014 John Deere S680 Stock #55776.............. ..................................................$300,500 (1) 2014 John Deere S680 700 hrs. Stock #55778 ..................................................$299,900 (1) 2014 John Deere S680 Contour Master, ProDrive, Goodyear Duals. Stock #56419.......... ................................................$297,500 (14) 2014 John Deere S680 600/877.8 hrs. Stock #55789......................................$297,500 (1) 2014 John Deere S680 721/950 hrs. Stock #55782......................................$294,900 (1) 2014 John Deere S680 Stock #55774.............. ..................................................$293,900 (1) 2014 John Deere S680 604.2/1056 hrs. Stock #55784......................................$285,500 (1) 2013 John Deere S680 Stock #55797.............. ..................................................$254,900 (1) 2012 John Deere S680 1048/653 hours, ProDrive transmission, Contour Master, Powercast tailboard. Stock #54026...$255,000 (11) 2012 John Deere S680 turnkey GPS system, ProDrive Trans., Contour Master, Powerfold grain tank covers. Stock #52047................... ..................................................$246,000 (1) 2016 John Deere S670 turnkey GPS, Contour Master, Powercast tailboard. Stock #56413.. ................................................$340,000 (14) 2015 John Deere S670 Contour Master, Powercast tailboard, ProDrive. Stock #51768...... ................................................$303,000 (15) 2015 John Deere S670 640 engine hours, tristream extended wear rotor, manual adjust tailboard. Stock #56699.............$281,759 (1) 2015 John Deere S670 644 engine hours, manual adjust tailboard, Premium cab, HID lights. Stock #56700..................$281,759 (1) 2015 John Deere S670, 461/338 hours. Stock #55737......................................$294,900 (1) 2014 John Deere S670 Stock #55771.............. ..................................................$272,500 (1) 2014 John Deere S670 Stock #55773.............. ..................................................$274,500 (1) 2014 John Deere S670 Contour Master, ProDrive., turnkey GPS, HID lights. Stock #53481....................................$284,000 (14) 2013 John Deere S670 combine, 1122/814 hrs., PowerCast TB, CM w/variable speed drive, Pro Drive, manual grain tanks exts.

Stock #57238.................................. Call (14) 2012 John Deere S670, 1050 eng/624 sep hrs.

Stock #55197..........................$218,325 (11) 2009 John Deere 9870, Contour Master, powercast tailboard, duals. Stock #54984........... ..................................................$152,000 (3) 2009 John Deere 9870, Contour Master, powercast tailboard, duals. Stock #54985........... ................................................$152,000 (14)

2011 John Deere 9770 combine, 1953/1564 hrs., ext wear grain handling, PowerCast TB, NO header. Stock #56919.........$145,000 (3) 2007 John Deere 9760 Touchset concave adjust, chopper w/chaff spreader, hydraulic fore and aft reel control. Stock #56681................. ..................................................$112,000 (1) 2004 John Deere 9660, One owner machine!

Y/M monitor. Stock #54854.......$89,600 (15) 2004 John Deere 9660, twin disk spreader, chaff spreader, yield monitor. Stock #52892.. ....................................................$88,000 (2) 1999 John Deere 9610 combine, 4536/3150 hrs., chopper, hi-capacity, lift cylinder, 20-ft. unload auger. Stock #57252........$45,000 (3) 1998 John Deere 9610 combine, 4624/3249 hrs., chopper, 20-ft. unload auger, hyd. fore & aft reel control. Stock #57251..$45,000 (3) 2004 John Deere 9760 fixed feederhouse, chopper. Stock #50873............$104,000 (12) 2001 John Deere 9750STS Stock #54972....... ..................................................$67,500 (12) 2002 John Deere 9750 Big Top extensons, chopper, chaff spreader. Stock #51343......... ..................................................$65,000 (12) 1998 John Deere 9610 930 rigid header. Stock #56479......................................$47,500 (14) 1990 John Deere 9600 chopper, dual chaff spreader, 930 header w/batt reel. Stock #55695......................................$39,900 (14) 1988 John Deere 8820 chopper, single disk spreader. Stock #56480...............$9000 (14) 2008 Gleaner R65 10” touch screen, Garmin receiver. Stock #51254............$107,500 (14) 1996 Gleaner R62 combine, 27-ft. draper header, 27-ft. auger header, 2WD, singles, spreader. Stock #57190............$33,500 (14) 2013 John Deere 615P 15-ft. pickup header.

Stock #51446............................$23,000 (14) 2015 John Deere 640D 40-ft. draper w/transport Stock #55767.......................$66,500 (1) 2014 John Deere 640D 40-ft. draper w/transport Stock #55794.......................$62,500 (1) 2013 John Deere 640D 40-ft. draper w/transport Stock #55798.......................$57,900 (1) 2012 John Deere 640D 40-ft. draper w/transport Stock #55803.......................$54,900 (1) 2011 John Deere 640D 40-ft. draper. Stock #55078......................................$49,500 (12) 2012 John Deere 635D 35-ft. draper w/transport Stock #55198.....................$42,500 (11) 2011 John Deere 635D pickup reel & transport Stock #51014............................$40,500 (11) 2011 John Deere 635D pickup reel, new draper belts. Stock #46617...............$40,500 (15) 2011 John Deere 635D dual zone float. Stock #47588......................................$39,000 (11) 2007 John Deere 936D 36-ft. draper header, pickup reel. Stock #55017.........$25,000 (12) 2001 John Deere 936D 36-ft. draper w/transport Stock #54968.....................$21,000 (12) 2000 John Deere 936D 36-ft. draper w/transport Stock #54817.....................$19,700 (12) 2012 Honey Bee SP42 42-ft. draper w/transport. Stock #46823....................$46,000 (12) 2011 Honey Bee SP42 42-ft. draper, pickup reel & transport. Stock #51012.. $44,518 (12) 2011 John Deere 612C corn header, 12 row, 30” spacing. Stock #43565........$45,500 (11)

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#52272

SPRAYERS

2016 John Deere R4045, 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzle spacing, hydraulic tread adj., traction control, full boom breakaway. Stock #57511........... ......................................................$335,000 (1) 2016 John Deere R4045, 120-ft., boom leveling, traction control, full boom breakaway. Stock #55820........................................$346,550 (15) 2015 John Deere R4045, 120-ft., auto boom level, traction control, section control. Stock #52272. ......................................................$306,000 (3) 2015 John Deere R4038, 120-ft. booms, Premium cab, auto solution command system, Boomtrac leveling. Stock #55884..................$269,000 (1)

#56545

USED SEEDING

2016 John Deere 1830 61-ft, 10” spacing, all run blockage, 430 bushel TBT cart w/10” auger, 1” carbide points on Deere boots. Stock #56901...... ........................................................$195,000 (14) 2014 John Deere 1830 60-ft, 12” spacing, SS, all run blockage, 430 bushel TBT cart, 10” auger. Stock #57126..............................................$143,000 (2) 2015 John Deere 1830 61-ft., 10” spacing, SS, 4” press wheels, all run blockage, 430 bu. cart. Stock #56545............................................$179,500 (14) 2013 John Deere 1830 61-ft., 10” spacing, SS, 4” steel press wheels, primary blockage, 550 bu. cart. Stock #56115............................$146,000 (1) 2009 John Deere 1830 60-ft., 10” spacing, 350 bu. cart, variable rate, all run blockage Stock #51888. ..........................................................$123,750 (1) 2005 John Deere 1820 59-ft., 7.5” spacing, single shoot, TBT cart, all run blockage. Stock #56851.. ............................................................$40,000 (3) 1998 Bourgault 4250 40-ft., 10” spacing, SS, 250 bushel TBH cart, 8” auger, 1” carbide tips, steel press wheels. Stock #57186...............$22,500 (1) 2014 Case IH 800 70-ft. 12” spacing, SS, all run blockage,3430 cart. Stock #48059.. $152,500 (14) 2012 Case IH Precision 800 60-ft., 12” spacing, all run blockage, 430 bushel TBT cart, variable rate, 10” auger. Stock #56800.................$105,000 (14) 2009 Case IH ATX700, 70-ft., 12” spacing, single shoot drill, primary blockage, 1” points, 3430 cart.

Stock #55385....................................$95,000 (14) 2009 Case IH 700 70-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot, 3430 TBT, duals, primary blockage. Stock #52199................................................$99,000 (1) 2010 Morris Contour 1, 60-ft., 10” spacing, independent arm drill, 445 cart, primary blockage. Stock #55622............................................$119,900 (14) 2014 John Deere 1770NT 16 row, 30” planter. Stock #15211................................................$99,900 (1) 1991 John Deere 7200 Stock #56060..$15,000 (15)

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2015 John Deere R4038 100-ft. boom, turnkey GPS, auto solution command system, warranty through Feb. 2020. Stock #56047.$259,900 (15) 2015 John Deere R4038, 100-ft. boom, turnkey GPS, auto solution command system, warranty through Feb. 2020. Stock #56046.$258,900 (15) 2014 John Deere 4940, 120-ft., 380/105R50 tires, Boomtrac leveling, turnkey GPS. Stock #55889 ......................................................$253,500 (1) 2013 John Deere 4940, 120-ft. booms, hyd. tread adjustment, traction control, Boomtrac leveling, turnkey GPS. Stock #53739..........$252,000 (3) 2012 John Deere 4940 1530 hrs., 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, SS plumbing, hyd. thread adjust, 1500 gal. tank, Hi-Flo solution pump. Stock #57134........................................$215,500 (11) 2006 John Deere 4720, 90-ft. boom, 20” spacing, SS tank & boom, on-board suspension, HiFlow pump. Stock #57343.............$80,000 (14) 2005 John Deere 4720 90-ft. 20” spacing, SS tank & booms, hyd. thread adjust, fence row nozzles, eductor, 5 section, foam marker. Stock #57184............................................$91,000 (1) 2010 John Deere 4930, 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzle spacing, stainless tank, hyd. tread adjustment, 480/80R50 tires. Stock #53983.....$132,000 (1) 2009 John Deere 4830, 100-ft., 20” spacing, stainless tank, 420/80R46 tires. Stock #53380. ....................................................$138,325 (12) 2013 Agco 7660, 90-ft., 20” spacing, 3 sensor boom leveling, 600 gallon. Stock #55822.......... ....................................................$120,000 (14) 2008 Case IH SRX160, 100-ft. boom, 3-way Wilger nozzle body, 1600 gallon tank, Trimble field IQ. Stock #57544..........................$23,000 (12) 2013 Summers Ultimate NT, 100-ft. 20” spacing, 1650 gallon, rinse tank. Stock #56035.............. ......................................................$28,000 (14) 2012 Summers Ultimate Greenstar controller.

Stock #56853..................................$14,000 (3) 2009 Summers Ultimate 100-ft. booms, 1500 gallon tank. Stock #56852..................$7600 (3) 2001 Summers NT 110-ft. booms, Raven control, nice. Stock #56706..........................$11,500 (1) 2001 FlexiCoil 67XLT 1500 gallon, 90-ft. booms, Greenstar rate controller, new tires, new tank.

Stock #56746.....................................$9500 (1) 2008 New Holland SF216 90-ft., 1600 gallon with 5 valve shut-off. Stock #56580......$17,500 (14) 2013 NYB Powerfold 80 pickup sprayer, 500 gal. tank, triple nozzles w/tips, electric start. Stock #57253............................................$15,900 (1)

GRAIN HANDLING

2005 Farm King 13”x70-ft. auger, swing hopper, low profile, hyd. swing. Stock #55233...........$9500 (2) 2014 Harvest International H1082 10”x82-ft., swing away, hopper. Stock #54257.............$12,500 (11) 2012 Buhler 13”x70-ft. auger. Stock #55356............. ..........................................................$13,000 (12) Buhler 13”x70-ft. auger. Stock #56295.....$8500 (12) Sakundiak HD8-1800 8”x60-ft. auger. Stock #55150 .............................................................$4800 (12) 2005 Brandt 10”x60-ft. low profile swing hopper auger. Stock #55176................................$5200 (14) 1980 Buhler 10”x70-ft. hyd. drive, single auger in hopper, 540 PTO. Stock #55499..........$3250 (14) 1980 Westfield Backsaver 10”x70-ft. single auger in hopper, hyd. drive, 540 PTO. Stock #55500.......... ...............................................................$3250 (1) Westfield 10”x31-ft. loadout auger, 540 PTO, like new condition. Stock #57468.................$5400 (1) 2012 Brandt 20” drive over graindeck with double tube option, hyd. deck, gas powered EZ mover.

Stock #56401......................................$14,500 (2) Rem 2100 grain vac w/tubes. Stock #55245............. .............................................................$9800 (12) 2005 Walinga 6614 Grain vac. Stock #56857........... ...............................................................$5500 (3) 2010 Rem 3700 grain vac, 1000 PTO. Stock #51484 ..........................................................$23,500 (12) 2009 Parker 839 850 bushel corner auger grain cart.

Stock #51322......................................$27,000 (2) 2008 J&M 1150 grain cart, tarp & scale package.

Stock #56028....................................$38,000 (14) Degelman 800 800 bushel grain cart, large 1000 PTO, Shur-Lok tarp. Stock #56846...$19,500 (14) Kinze 640 600 bushel cart, tarp, 1000 PTO. Stock #56847..............................................$15,500 (14) 2008 Brandt 10X70, excellent shape, NO mover, manual winch. Stock #57189..................$8000(1) 2014 Brandt 7500 hp, standard set of hoses included. Stock #57124................................$22,500 (2)

Railroad Ties

1=Conrad: 406-278-5531 2=Cut Bank: 406-873-5505 3=Choteau: 406-466-5741

11=Lewistown: 406-538-5433 12=Havre: 406-265-5518 13=Chester: 406-759-5010

14=Great Falls: 406-761-2005 15=Belgrade: 406-388-2100 16=Livingston: 406-222-3150

$8.00/tie.

Sold in 16 tie bundles - We will load Available at Conrad, Cut Bank and Dillon locations

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RAKES, PROCESSORS & BALE WAGONS

2011 Allen 8803 29-ft. hydraulic driven basket rake. Stock #55995................... $21,500 (16) 2011 H&S BF14HC 14 wheel, hi-cap wheel rake, like new, low acres, hyd. fold. Stock #57125....................................... $12,250 (2) Hesston 3981 12-wheel carted wheel rake.

Stock #57533................................ $3250 (3) 2001 John Deere 704 wheel rake. Stock #57493........................................ $5500 (14) 2001 John Deere 702 10-wheel rake, hydraulic lift. Stock #57352......................... $3900 (15) 1986 New Holland 258 connection hooking 258 rake & 260 rake together, fair condition.

Stock #57545................................ $4000 (2) Haybuster 2620 round bale processor, 1000 PTO. Stock #17825..................... $9250 (12) 2009 Bale King 3100HD 1000 PTO, right side delivery, hydraulic deflector. Stock #57274.... ................................................. $11,400 (12)

WINDROWERS, MOCO’S & SWATHERS

2014 John Deere W235 windrower, includes new 995 header. Stock #16677......... $152,000 (15) 2014 John Deere W235 windrower, 16-ft. rotary header, warranty through June 2019 or 1250 hours. Stock #52212.................. $132,000 (16) 2015 John Deere W150 windrower, turnkey GPS, 16-ft. hay header included. Stock #53587......... ..................................................... $128,700 (1) 2015 John Deere W150 windrower, HID lighting, turnkey GPS. Stock #53584......... $112,750 (1) 2014 John Deere W150 windrower, 600-65R28 drive wheels, 180A auger header. Stock #57048......................................... $135,000 (1) 2014 John Deere W150 windrower, 16-ft. hay head. Stock #55576..................... $93,000 (11) 2013 John Deere W110 includes 35-ft. draper header. Stock #54558.................. $83,000 (14) 2012 John Deere R450 windrower, includes 995 header. Stock #51822................ $102,900 (15) 2012 John Deere D450 windrower, includes 635D w/triple delivery, turnkey GPS. Stock #53379....................................... $101,000 (11) 2011 John Deere D450 windrower, radio, aux. lighting, 290 hours. Stock #14045.. $82,500 (1) 1992 John Deere 1470 disk mower, 1000 PTO, hydraulic tongue, rotary tongue, new skirt.

Stock #57353.................................. $6500 (15) John Deere 956 mower conditioner. Stock #56541.............................................. $7750 (3) 2009 John Deere 946 impeller conditioner, 2 pt. hookup, 1000 PTO, hydraulic tilt. Stock #57498......................................... $20,900 (16) 2012 John Deere 835 mower conditioner, less than 2000 acres. Stock #53641.... $22,000 (11) 2016 John Deere 630 Hydro drive, 10-ft. cut mower conditioner, hydraulic tilt, 540 PTO, urethane conditioner. Stock #56827.. $26,000 (14) John Deere 440D hyd. deck shift, transport. Stock #15391........................................... $57,500 (1) 2014 John Deere 440D hyd. deck shift, transport.

Stock #53589................................. $57,500 (2) 2014 John Deere 440D hyd. deck shift, transport.

Stock #53586................................. $55,000 (3) 2002 John Deere 3975 pull-type forage harvester, 3 row, 30” spacing corn head, 7-ft. hay head, long tongue, hydraulic tongue position.

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Stock #55535............................... $112,500 (1) 2008 MacDon M200 swather, 35-ft. draper header, ATU200 and Greenstar harness. Stock #52106......................................... $72,000 (14) 2005 MacDon 9352i windrower, 14-ft. hay header w/steel conditioner & 36-ft. draper header.

Stock #55621............................... $64,000 (14) 2010 New Holland H8040 windrower, 12-ft. sickle, 1710 hr. Stock #55097............. $58,000 (11) New Holland 1114 windrower, 14-ft. header, gas engine. Stock #46104...................... $9619 (12) New Holland 1100 windrower, diesel, 21-ft. draper. Stock #47073............................. $9500 (16) 2012 HoneyBee 30WS 30-ft. draper header Stock #55583............................... $17,000 (12)

2001 Bale King BK2000 left hand discharge, 1000 PTO, manual lift on discharge. Stock #57471........................................ $7500 (12) 1980 New Holland 1069 self-propelled bale wagon, 160 bale capacity, new transmission and chains summer 2015. Stock #57465...... ................................................... $28,900 (2) New Holland 1032 540 PTO drive, hydraulic bale pickup, auto tie, 2x7 stack size. Stock #57279........................................ $5500 (16) New Holland 1002 Small square bale wagon, 540 PTO. Stock #56086................ $3250 (1) Hoelscher 1040 universal fit, large square bale accumulator, control box, castor wheels.

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Stock #54165..........................$47,725 (1) 2015 John Deere 569, twine/net, MegaWide. Stock #56441..................$39,500 (11) 2014 John Deere 569 Premium, 1000 PTO, pushbar, wrap and twine, NO display.

Stock #56999..........................$40,750 (1) 2014 John Deere 569 Premium features, 4500 bales, twine/net. Stock #52214......... ..............................................$42,000 (11) 2014 John Deere 569 1000 PTO, twine/net.

Stock #54750........................$39,900 (12) 2014 John Deere 569, twine/net, MegaWide, 1000 PTO. Stock #55246.. $39,500 (1) 2013 John Deere 569 net wrap, hyd pickup lift. Stock #55177...................$37,800 (12) 2013 John Deere 569 MegaWide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO. Stock #56537..................................$33,900 (16) 2013 John Deere 569 MegaWide pickup, twine/net wrap, 1000 PTO. Stock #56538.. ..............................................$32,750 (16) 2012 John Deere 568 MegaWide pickup, twine/net wrap, push bar, flotation tires, hydraulic pickup lift, 1000 PTO. Stock #57372..................................$32,500 (11) 2010 John Deere 568 MegaWide pickup, net wrap, 21.5L-16.1 10 tires. Stock #56287... ................................................$24,000 (1) 2009 John Deere 568, twine/net, slip clutch alert. Stock #54005..................$27,000 (1) 2008 John Deere 568, twine/net, 1000 PTO. Stock #54006..........................$25,500 (1) 2007 John Deere 568 540 PTO, twine only.

Stock #52514........................$20,750 (11) 2004 John Deere 567 540 PTO, twine only, hyd. pickup. Stock #54694.....$12,350 (11) John Deere 535 twine only, 1000 PTO. Stock #56378.....................................$5500 (11) 2015 John Deere L340 3x4 sq baler, tandem axle. Stock #54581..............$115,000 (14) 2015 John Deere L340 3x4 sq baler, tandem axle. Stock #54582..............$115,000 (14) 2007 Hesston 5556, net wrap. Stock #54491..................................$12,000 (12) 2009 Krone 12130 big pack square baler, 92” pickup width, 47x51 bale size. Stock #57368..................................$65,000 (12) 2016 Massey Ferguson 2270 3x4 big square baler, like new, roller chute, bale drop sensor, tandem axle. Stock #56957.. ............................................$119,500 (15) 1994 New Holland 660 round baler, twine/ net wrap, gathering wheels, hydraulic pickup lift, 540 PTO. Stock #57424.$5995 (11) 1998 New Holland 595 3x4 square baler, well maintained. Stock #54681.$18,250 (2) 2012 Vermeer 605SM, twine/net, 21.5-16.1L tire. Stock #55603..................$25,800 (12) 2003 Vermeer 605XL regular pickup, twine/ net wrap, 1000 PTO, auto bale kicker, converging wheels. Stock #57433................... ..............................................$10,200 (12)

2016 John Deere 9470RX, 30” tracks, PTO, turnkey GPS, warranty until, 2019 or 1500 hours. Stock #56547.................$419,500 (14) 2015 John Deere 9470RT, 30” tracks, turnkey GPS, PTO, still under warranty. Stock #53018 ..................................................$344,900 (15) 2016 John Deere 9470R IF tires, turnkey GPS, PTO, HID lights. Stock #56400..$317,500 (14) 2005 John Deere 9420T 36” track, PTO, 4 SCVs, 20 front weights, Case drain. Stock #57273.... ..................................................$129,000 (12) 1995 John Deere 8970 PowerShift, duals. Stock #57543........................................$68,500 (12) 2003 John Deere 8320 Stock #56354................ ....................................................$98,900 (15) 1995 John Deere 8300 MFWD,PowerShift, 4 SCVs, large 1000 PTO, JD 840 loader. Stock #56868........................................$54,500 (11) 2013 John Deere 8285R AutoPower IVT with LHR, 5 SCVs, rear duals, 85 cc hydraulic pump. Stock #57350.................$186,000 (15) 1995 John Deere 8200 MFWD, P/S trans., 4 SCVs, 1000 PTO, 18.4-46 rear tires & duals.

Stock #57451..............................$52,900 (15) 2007 John Deere 7930 Greenstar ready. Stock #56451..........................................$99,500 (3) 2009 John Deere 7430 Premium 20 speed AutoQuad transmission, no TLS, PTO, 3 SCVs, SL loader.grapple. Stock #57579.$99,500 (14) 1997 John Deere 7410 16 speed PowerQuad with LHR, partail P/S, PTO, 740SL loader, 8-ft. bucket, 3 function joystick, 4 tine grapple.

Stock #57651..............................$43,500 (16) 2009 John Deere 7330 Premium, 20 sp AutoQuad, loader. Stock #56151.....$92,750 (11) 2014 John Deere 7250R MFWD with TLS, 5 SCVs, active command steering, extended PowerTrain warranty, rear wheel weights, loader. Stock #57443.................$195,500 (15) 2012 John Deere 7200R MFWD w/TLS, IVT, 540/100 PTO, 4 SCVs, 3 pt., loader/grapple, dual 480/80R46 rear tires. Stock #56998........ ....................................................$143,000 (1) 2012 John Deere 6210R TLS, IVT, loader. Stock #55998........................................$150,450 (1) 2015 John Deere 6195R MFWD, Triple Link, IVT, PTO, premium cab w/suspension, Premium radio, 3 SCVs. Stock #57043.$174,500 (3) 2015 John Deere 6195M PowerQuad plus 20F/20R, left hand power reverseer, MFWD, PTO, Greenstar ready. Stock #57044.............. ....................................................$143,500 (1) 2015 John Deere 6170M AutoQuad plus 20F/20R, left hand power reverser, PTO, deluxe cab, 3 SCVs. Stock #57045.........Call (1) 2013 John Deere 6170M H380 loader, PowerQuad. Stock #55642....................$99,500 (11)

2016 John Deere 6155R IVT, MFWD, TLS, 5 SCVs, AutoTrac ready, Premium cab and lights, 640R loader. Stock #57042................... ....................................................$172,000 (3) 2015 John Deere 6155R loader, IVT, Triple Link front suspension, GPS w/activation. Stock #55862......................................$172,500 (11) 2013 John Deere 6150R H360 loader, 20 speed Auto Quad, Greenstar ready. Stock #56029.... ..................................................$118,500 (11) 2016 John Deere 6145M 16 speed PowerQuad, 540/1000 PTO, 640R loader w/grapple. Stock #56739......................................$122,500 (14) 2016 John Deere 6145M 16 speed PowerQuad, 540/1000 PTO, 640R loader w/grapple. Stock #56740......................................$122,500 (14) 2014 John Deere 6125R 24 speed AutoQuad, H340 loader. Stock #52593...........$97,000 (3) 1980 John Deere 4840, 2WD, cab, PowerShift.

Stock #55178..............................$21,500 (12) 1988 John Deere 4250 2WD, 725 non-self leveling loader, bucket/grapple, 15 speed P/S transmission, 540/1000 PTO, 3 point, 2 SCVs. Stock #57450..............................$32,900 (11) 2000 Case IH MX200 Powershift, rear duals.

Stock #55872..............................$59,900 (15) 2014 Case IH 165 CVT transmission, 4 electric SCVs, 3 point, 540/1000 PTO, L765 SL loader, bucket, grapple. Stock #56588................... ..................................................$126,500 (16) 2014 Case IH 165 CVT transmission, 4 electric SCVs, 3 point, 540/1000 PTO, L765 SL loader, bucket, grapple. Stock #56589................... ..................................................$126,500 (16) 2014 Case IH 165 CVT transmission, 4 electric SCVs, 3 point, 540/1000 PTO, L765 SL loader, bucket, grapple. Stock #56590................... ..................................................$125,000 (16) 2014 Case IH 165 CVT transmission, 4 electric SCVs, 3 point, 540/1000 PTO, L765 SL loader, bucket, grapple. Stock #56591... $126,500 (16) 1996 Case IH 9370 24 speed transmission, EZsteer 250 system included, full front & rear weight package, 6 out of 8 tires are near new condition. Stock #57335..............$62,000 (14) 1979 Case 2090 cab, 2WD, 540/1000, duals, Case 90 loader w/bale spear. Stock #56085... ....................................................$12,500 (15) 1998 Caterpillar CH45 240/200 hp, 32” tracks, cab, 16/9 PowerShift, 4 SCVs, NO 3 pt., 1000 PTO, axle spacers. Stock #57094.$44,900 (1) 2006 Kubota L3130, Hydro trans, MFWD, loader/bucket/bale spear, new engine w/less than 200 hrs.. Stock #57071.................$16,875 (3) 2010 New Holland TV6070, MFWD, IVT, loader, grapple, PTO, 3 pt. Stock #53740..$103,500 (3) 1995 New Holland 8770 MFWD, loader/grapple, Powershift trans., duals. Stock #55656........... ....................................................$47,150 (14) 2012 Massey 7622 Dyna VT, rear duals, loader.

Stock #56156............................$120,000 (14) Versatile 850 Synchro, duals. Stock #56854....... .........................................................$9500 (3) 2015 John Deere 3046R MFWD, open station w/air ride seat, hydro transmission, H165 loader. Stock #56850...................$27,900 (16) 1946 Ford 2N 2WD, 23 hp, new rear tires. Stock #56037...........................................$2750 (14)

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By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service North Dakota farmers and ranchers proWhen my children were younger, they duce enough: brought home their school menus. They • Wheat for 15.5 billion loaves of bread wanted to know what their choices would • Beef for 103 million hamburgers be. Sometimes we talked about which foods • Milk for 894 million glasses could be grown locally.

• Durum for 8.5 billion servings of spaCould oranges be grown here? No, of ghetti course not. Wheat for the bread? Yes. Po• Sunflowers to fill 726 million bags of tatoes? Yes. You get the idea. sunflower seeds Do you ever think about the origin of your I’d say that’s a great contribution to the food? If you like grains, potatoes, beans, world’s nutrition. The Academy of Nutrihoney, beef and many other foods, you may tion and Dietetics recommends that we put be eating North Dakota-grown food. our “best fork forward” during National In 2017, National Ag Day landed on Nutrition Month and beyond. Be sure to March 21, right in the middle of National include some local agricultural products Nutrition Month. That’s a nice coincidence. on your plate.

North Dakota provides the country and Agriculture is part of our life, whether we world with lots of nutrition. realize it or not. Besides food, animal and/or In our area of the world, most people plant byproducts are used in pharmaceutidon’t like to brag. Overall, we tend to be cals, paints, fuel, upholstery, adhesives, ink, a fairly reserved bunch, with some exceplotions, shoes and numerous other products. tions, of course.

If a child colors a picture for you, the young Let’s say that someone was having an artist might be using a soy-based crayon. exceptionally good day. He even may have Think about what you eat and who prowon the lottery. He’d probably say he was duces it for you. Here’s a recipe featuring feeling “pretty good.” several North Dakota commodities. For On the other hand, if someone was having a North Dakota-inspired menu, enjoy the the worst day of his or her life, the person recipe with whole-wheat rolls or corn mufprobably would say, “It could be worse.” fins with honey-butter, apple crisp and lowWell, I’m going to brag about North Dafat or fat-free milk. kota agriculture and all the food it puts on North Dakota Chili With Beef, Beans our tables. So, you may need to cover your and Potatoes eyes or ears.

1 pound extra-lean ground beef or bison According to U.S. Department of Agri1 c. onion, chopped culture statistics released in 2016, North 1 (16-ounce) can tomato sauce Dakota ranked first in production of barley, 1 (15-ounce) can beans (reduced sodium), dry edible beans (several varieties), pinto drained and rinsed (kidney or black beans) beans, canola, flaxseed, honey, dry peas, 3 c. potatoes, cubed durum wheat and spring wheat. North Da2 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder (or to taste) kota ranked second in production of black 2 c. water (or more to desired consisbeans, navy beans, lentils, sunflower oil and tency) sunflower seeds (for oil and non-oil use).

In a large saucepan over medium heat, North Dakota ranked third in the producsaute ground beef and onion for five to 10 tion of sugar beets, fourth in potatoes and minutes or until the onion is almost tender oats, seventh in bison, eighth in soybeans, and the beef is browned. Drain the fat. Add 11th in beef and 12th in corn. North Dakota tomato sauce, beans, potatoes, chili powder also produces many other commodities used and water. Reduce heat to low and simmer for food, feed and other goods. for about 30 minutes. Add more water if I found the following compelling stathinner chili is desired. tistics on the North Dakota Department of Makes six servings. Each serving has 240 Agriculture website. The statistics were calories, 5 grams (g) fat, 24 g protein, 33 g intended for use in school classrooms, but I carbohydrate, 8 g fiber and 600 milligrams think adults will appreciate the perspective sodium. this provides.

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Cook it quickly with canned foods

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service Back when I was in college, my roommates and I relied on canned food and other staples such as rice and pasta for quick, economical meals. We mixed in some fresh meat, fruits and vegetables, too, of course. Preparing canned food was faster, though.

One of my roommates was famous for her “mono-meals,” or one-item meals. She often had a plate of canned green beans.

When you reach in your cupboard for a can of soup or vegetables to add to a recipe, know that years of research and development have gone into that can. The chopping and cleaning have been done for you, so you can add the diced tomatoes, peppers or other food directly to your dish.

Sometimes people refer to the cans holding the food as “tin cans” or “aluminum cans,” but most cans actually are made of steel. According to the Canned Food Alliance, people use at least one steel can a day.

When using canned goods, be sure to recycle the cans if your city has a recycling program. Steel cans can be melted and reused to make other items, ranging from appliances to cars.

You might have encountered some dented cans in your cupboard. Through the years, manufacturers have used thinner steel, which is lighter and less expensive to ship. The cans also dent more easily.

Dented cans usually pose no safety concern. As long as the dented can is not leaking or bulging, the food is considered safe. However, you should avoid cans with sharp dents in the seams.

Have you ever wondered about dates on cans? Do you need to toss the food after the date?

“Best if used by” dates on cans refer to quality. The food remains safe beyond the date on the can, but the quality will be best if used by the date. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, use canned vegetables and meats within five years of purchase and canned fruit within 18 months of purchase.

Beyond the quality date, the food will remain safe, but you might notice changes in color, flavor or texture. Write the date of purchase on the cans with a permanent marker and store them in a dry, cool space (below 85 F). Be sure to rotate your stock so you use the oldest food first.

Sometimes people think that canned food is less nutritious than fresh fruits and vegetables. That isn’t necessarily the case. Canned fruits and vegetables are packed at their peak freshness.

Yes, going out to your garden and pulling a few carrots and eating them right away probably means you will have more vitamins present, compared with canned. However, in February in North Dakota, our gardens usually are covered by snow. We must rely on other forms of vegetables.

Nutrition experts recommend that we consume a variety of forms of fruits and vegetables, including fresh, frozen, canned and dried, toward the goal of making half of our plate fruits and vegetables. Compare the prices at the grocery store to get the most nutrition for your money.

Using canned food can mean better nutrition for kids.

When researchers looked at data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2001 to 2010, they noted that children who ate canned fruits and vegetables ate more total vegetables than children who did not consume canned foods. In fact, the kids eating canned foods ate 22 percent more total vegetables and 14 percent more fruit.

When using canned food, compare nutrition labels. To decrease sugar, choose canned fruit in 100 percent juice.

To decrease salt, choose canned soups, vegetables and other foods with less sodium. Sodium-free and reduced-sodium forms are available. If you drain and rinse canned beans, you can reduce the sodium content by about 40 percent.

You might have read articles questioning the safety of BPA, or Bisphenol A. This chemical has been used for more than 40 years in can linings, water bottles and many other applications.

Scientists from the Food and Drug Administration and the National Institutes of Health continue to monitor BPA and state that it is safe as currently used. According to an animal study, rats exposed to 70,000 times the level of BPA that a typical American ingests did not have significant biological changes, such as effects on hormones or weight.

However, other studies question the safety of BPA. The Canned Food Alliance reported that its industry is developing CONTINUED ON PAGE C12

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By NDSU Extension Service Some cattle deaths are inevitable, but with good cow management, those losses should be rare, according to John Dhuyvetter, a North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service area livestock systems specialist.

Good cow management includes a variety of factors.

Cattle should receive: • Balanced nutrition (including water) that supports appropriate body weight and condition • Wind protection and bedding to lessen the impacts of brutal weather • Preventive health care, including vaccinations against potential infectious disease; treatments for early detected foot, eye and respiratory infections; and biosecurity measures when introducing new animals to the herd “Timely culling also is considered a best management practice,” says Dhuyvetter, who is based at the North Central Research Extension Center near Minot. “Cows with structural problems contributing to less mobility and competiveness with herd mates, along with advancing age and loss of body condition or early signs of chronic degenerative disease, should prompt their culling and herd removal.”

He recommends that cattle producers seek help if they experience a higher than normal number of animal deaths or find cows dead for no apparent reason. Research indicates that producers experience, on average, a death loss of 1.6 percent of brood cows annually.

“The herd’s veterinarian can be crucial in evaluating the situation, providing further diagnostics and suggesting remedial management,” he says. “Feed testing and working with a nutritionist or consulting an Extension agent or specialist may be helpful as well.”

If producers have dead cattle, they have several options for handling the carcasses, including burning, burying or composting.

“It is difficult to create a hot and intense enough fire for complete burning, and for much of the year, burying in frozen ground is difficult,” Dhuyvetter says. “Therefore, compositing has become a preferred method of handling dead cows and can be accomplished by laying the dead animal on a bed of old feed, bedding and manure, and appropriately covering them.”

Specific information on composting dead livestock is available in the NDSU Extension publication “Animal Carcass Disposal Options” (http://tinyurl.com/carcassdisposal).

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alternative lining materials for cans in response to consumer interest.

Here’s a one-dish family favorite recipe adapted from a Betty Crocker recipe. This is a good way to use leftover roasted chicken or turkey.

Chicken and Vegetables Potpie 2 pounds mixed frozen vegetables (corn, beans, carrots, peas) 2 c. cooked chicken 2 (10.75-ounce) cans cream of chicken soup (“healthy” version) Pepper (dash) 2 c. baking mix (such as Bisquick) 1 c. low-fat milk 2 eggs Preheat oven to 400 F. Thaw vegetables in microwave oven. In a large bowl, mix vegetables, chicken, soup and pepper. Spread the mixture on the bottom of a greased roasting pan or large casserole dish. Stir together baking mix, milk and eggs. Pour the batter over the vegetable-meat mixture.

Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

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By Dr. Jacquie Jacob, University of Kentucky outside the nest box) increases in the EuroEggs are a versatile and economical pean Union, EU regulators reassessed their source of important nutrients, making them position on egg washing. A recent multia great addition to any menu. Like any food year study came to the same conclusion as of animal origin, eggs and egg products Brant and Starr (1962) that egg washing must be handled carefully. The cartons of all should be strongly considered, but Europe eggs sold in the United States must contain decide to leave their regulations unchanged. the following safe handling instructions: Historically, Japan did not allow egg To prevent illness from bacteria: Keep eggs washing, but when the number of foodrefrigerated, cook eggs until yolks are firm, borne illnesses caused by salmonella inand cook foods containing eggs thoroughly. creased, that country recently implemented Although eggs and poultry have inherent egg washing, building on the experiences food safety issues, many different foods of the United States. Egg washing was just have been sources of illness. It is important one of a range of measures taken to reduce to remember that all food should be handled the number of salmonella cases in Japan. safely to prevent food-borne illness.

Vaccination of flocks against Salmonella enSafe handling of eggs begins before the teritidis has also been implemented. Fewer eggs are laid with maintaining a healthy than one in 20,000 eggs now carry salmoflock and collecting clean eggs and then nella on the shell at the farm gate, and the continues throughout the whole production incidence in the egg contents is even lower. and distribution systems to retail.

Research on egg washing done in the Management Considerations early 20th century was used by both the The most important step in the safe United States and Europe to develop their handling of eggs is the production of clean egg-handling requirements, with dramatieggs. Several steps can be taken on the farm cally different conclusions. The egg-washto minimize the potential contamination of ing method used in these studies consisted eggs: of a wire basket that could hold 50 to 60 Make sure that there are enough suitable eggs being lowered into a rotating washing nests. Typically one nest for every five hens machine. The water was about 120ºF and is sufficient, but the nest ratio can go to one contained a sanitizing agent. The eggs were nest for every eight (1:8) hens without an submerged for about three minutes. In comincrease in floor eggs. The problems arise mercial settings, eggs could be washed for because all the hens will try to use the same different lengths of time and in water that nest. It does not help if you have five nests could be dirty, or at the wrong temperature but all 25 hens try to lay in the same one or without sanitizer. As a result of this to two nest boxes. This leads to possible possibility, Britain prohibited the washing breakage as well as increased potential for of Class A table eggs. There was a price fecal contamination. penalty for dirty eggs, and dry cleaning was Try to get the hens to use all of the nests. encouraged when necessary. Around the Hens prefer nests that are out of the way same time, the U.S. Department of Agriand a little darker than the rest of the house. culture (USDA) published a 34-page report Unless you are using roll-away nests (the titled Improved Methods, Techniques, and egg rolls out after the hen leaves the nest), Equipment for Cleaning Eggs. Based on this make sure that you have enough clean bedreport, several key recommendations were ding to reduce the incidence of breakage by made for egg cleaning in commercial eggcushioning the eggs and to help keep the processing facilities in the United States: eggs clean.

Do not attempt to clean excessively dirty Supplement or change nest litter as eggs. needed.

Avoid the use of wash water containing Provide roosts, and make sure the roostmore than 2 ppm of iron. ing areas are higher than the nest boxes.

Do not recirculate the wash water.

Hens will typically roost at the highest Use odorless cleaning materials. perch. This will discourage the hens from Wash eggs as soon as practical after they roosting in and thereby soiling the nest are laid. boxes. Do not place the perches over the Maintain wash water at a temperature nests. that is at least 20ºF (~11ºC) higher than that Collect the eggs as frequently as possible, of the eggs through all washing operations but at least once a day. Twice a day is better. (wetting, cleaning, and rinsing).

Maintain a healthy flock with these Moisten eggs with stained shells and practices: adhering dirt before eggs are submitted to Keep litter and nest boxes dry. cutting-spray wash and brushes.

Use safe drinking water and keep water Have a water spray with sufficient force and drinkers clean. to cut away loose dirt before brushing.

Keep feed dry and feeders clean.

Use abrasive materials in brush bristles Control rodents, flies, and beetles. to increase the abrasive power of ordinary Sanitize any equipment received from brushes. other farms.

Maintain an accurate control of the saniTo Wash or Not to Wash tizer-detergent level within the wash water.

There is a big debate on whether to Use a final rinse for the washed eggs. wash eggs, with both sides making good Dry washed eggs completely before arguments. The state you live in largely packing them. determines whether to wash all eggs. Some Egg washing can reduce the number of states require that you wash eggs, while othmicroorganisms on the shell of an egg. Egg ers do not. Even poultry specialists cannot washing does have its risks, however, if not agree, with some strongly recommending done properly. In an early egg survey in washing, while others say that eggs should Hawaii (1991), of the 106 dozen eggs tested not be washed. Internationally, the United for salmonella, 10 cartons were positive and States requires commercial eggs to be seven of the 10 were traced back to a prowashed, while the European Union does cessor with a faulty egg-washing process. not allow any shelled eggs to be washed, In addition, washing eggs using immersion but it also does not allow dirty eggs to be type washers is not allowed in commercial sold as shelled eggs. As the number of eggs egg-processing facilities in the U.S. produced in extensive management systems (which increases the number of eggs laid CONTINUED ON PAGE C18

MSU Extension offers pulse crop fertilization information

Montana State University Extension Soil Fertility Specialist Clain Jones is sharing information on the unique soil fertility needs of pulse crops in contrast to the needs of small grains.

More in-depth information on the topic is available from MSU’s Soil Fertility Extension website in the Montana Cool-Season Pulse Production Guide and the Pulse Crop Inoculation and Fertilization presentation.

Montana is seeing a steady increase in the acres planted to peas, lentils and chickpeas, also collectively called pulse crops, according to Jones, who works in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences in the MSU College of Agriculture. These crops have unique soil fertility needs, different from small grains, he added.

“The most obvious difference is that (pulse crops) are legumes, which can produce their own nitrogen, rather than relying heavily on nitrogen fertilizer,” said Jones. “But, that doesn’t mean soil nitrogen can be ignored.”

Jones said that legumes rely on nitrogen fixation by rhizobia, a type of soil bacteria, which start to produce nodules on the roots around two weeks after plant emergence.

“It takes around four weeks after germination for nodules to be active, which is about the third node stage,” he said.

“The nitrogen up to that point needs to come from the top 12 inches of soil.”

There are several factors that can limit nodulation and nitrogen-fixation, Jones said. These include saline soils, soil pH less than 5.5 or greater than 8, high levels of soil nitrate and waterlogged or dry soils.

“Nitrogen fixation can stop if the legume becomes drought-stressed,” Jones said. In Montana’s dryland production, this means that nitrogen fixation can be slowed by flowering, forcing the plant to rely on soil and plant stores of nitrogen for seed production, he explained.

“The trick is to have about 15 to 30 pounds total nitrogen per acre at seeding to get the plants off to a good start, but not inhibit nodulation,” he said.

Producers can encourage healthy nodulation and nitrogen fixation by using and properly handling species-specific inoculant, according to Perry Miller, professor of cropping systems.

“Liquid inoculants are on the pulse seed coat so thinly that they can dry out and die between the time of coating and seeding,” Miller said. He recommends granular inoculants on new fields because of their higher effectiveness over liquids or peat-based powders. For cost and handling reasons, however, he suggests liquids or peat-based powder on fields with a history of pulses.

“Inoculation is needed on fields that have never had pulses grown on them to avoid large yield losses,” Jones said. On fields with a pulse history, yield and protein responses are generally small with inoculation. Using inoculant often doesn’t pay if another factor, like disease, is controlling crop yields. This points out the need of using a seed treatment, he added.

“If you don’t provide inoculant, then provide up to 10 pounds of starter nitrogen next to the seed row,” Jones said.

The starter nitrogen gives the seedlings a jumpstart, works as insurance against nodule loss to pea leaf weevil and, if nodules dry up, the plant can continue to produce by relying on soil nitrogen if that fertilizer has been moved to moister subsoil layers with early season rains, he concluded.

A crop with yellow lower leaves or nodules that are white or brown rather than pink to red inside has poor nodulation and, likely, a nitrogen deficiency, according to Jones. In this case, he recommends a rescue treatment of 40-50 pounds of nitrogen per acre, top-dressed up to six weeks after seeding, which may help. If nitrogen is applied later, the plants can produce too much vegetative growth, with poor pod set and delayed maturity. Yield gain may not offset the cost of a rescue treatment if weather is starting to turn hot and dry near the time of the planned rescue treatment, in which case it might be better to graze, hay or terminate as a cover crop, Jones said.

Upper yellow leaves in pulse crops indicate sulfur deficiency, according to Jones. Soil tests are not very reliable for sulfur; rather, sulfur fertilization needs to be based on either tissue tests or known response to sulfurfrom previous years, he noted.

“Elemental-sulfur can be banked at 70 pounds per acre in a rotation two to three years before the pulse crop,” Jones said.

“Liquids containing sulfate can be applied to the side of the seed row at around 15 pounds of sulfur per acre. Granular or liquid sulfur sources can be used as an in-season rescue CONTINUED ON PAGE C16

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By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) Faculty Ed Cahoon and Daniel Schachtman have been named fellows of the American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB).

Established in 2007, the award is granted in recognition of distinguished and long-term contributions to plant biology and service to the ASPB by current members in areas that include research, education, mentoring, outreach, and professional and public service. Current ASPB members who have contributed to the society for at least 10 years are eligible for nomination.

Cahoon, George Holmes Professor of Biochemistry and director of the Center for Plant Science Innovation, focuses his research on plant lipid metabolism. His efforts are to enhance the nutritional and industrial value of crop plants and to probe the synthesis and function of bioactive lipids for nutritional biofortification and improved agronomic performance of crops. Cahoon currently serves on the ASPB Council and Membership Committee and is a past chair of the ASPB Midwestern section. He also previously served as a monitoring editor for the ASPB journal Plant Physiology.

“During my 29 years of ASPB membership, I have seen the society evolve from one that was strongly focused on plant physiology and other basic research to one now more focused on molecular genetics using tools that allow us to have direct impact for agriculture. Nevertheless, the society has always maintained its strong roots in basic plant biology,” Cahoon said. “ASPB has been a key part of my professional development and career progression. I am very fortunate to be a member of this great society.”

Schachtman is a professor of agronomy and horticulture and director of the Center for Biotechnology. His current research focus is on the interaction between plant roots and soil microbes. The long-term goal is to provide new previously undiscovered microbes that will improve crop yields and enhance sustainability by allowing farmers to use less water or fertilizer while maintaining high yields.

“Being inducted into ASPB is a great honor. I’ve been involved with the society since I was a graduate student and it’s played a formative role in my career as a scientist,” Schachtman said.

The honor of ASPB fellow is granted to no more than .2 percent of the current membership each year. Cahoon and Schachtman will receive a certificate of distinction and a lapel pin at the annual plant biology meeting at Plant Biology 2017, which will be held June 24 in Honolulu, Hawaii.

The ASPB is a professional society devoted to the advancement of the plant sciences. ASPB plays a key role in uniting the international plant science disciplines.

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treatment at three to five pounds of sulfur per acre.”

Both phosphorus and potassium are critical for nitrogen fixation, Jones said. Fertilization guidelines for both are based on soil tests and are provided in MSU’s Montana Cool-Season Pulse Production Guide.

“The response to phosphorus varies by pulse species and variety,” Jones said. “Limited amounts of phosphorus can be seed-row placed, depending on soil type and moisture, phosphorus source and opener width. More phosphorus can be built up with a prior crop or subsurface side-banded.

Potassium needs are high for pulses and should be based on soil tests.”

Producers can see the Montana Cool-Season Pulse Production Guide at http://landresources.montana.edu/soilfertility/ documents/PDF/pub/MTCool-SeasPulseProd%20EB0210. pdf and a presentation on inoculation and fertilization of pulse crops at http://landresources.montana.edu/soilfertility/ documents/PDF/pres/PulseInocFertJan2017.pdf.

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Assuming that you are given a choice in your state, what should you do? Recent research from North Carolina State University would strongly recommend washing eggs.

Regardless of the production system, an egg that appears clean will still have bacteria on the shell (reported as the number of colonyforming units growing from a swab of the surface; the higher the number, the more bacteria on the egg shell). These bacteria including many types, of which salmonella is only one. Unwashed clean eggs were found to have log(10) 4.5 colony-forming units.

This can be reduced to log(10) 0.5 after proper washing. By comparison, unwashed eggs with fecal material will have log(10) 9.5 colony-forming units which is reduced to only log(10) 4.5 with proper washing.

For a small layer flock, egg washing does not need to be as extensive as that recommended for larger commercial operations.

The first recommendation, however, holds true for all egg operations, regardless of size: do not use eggs that are excessively dirty. Eggs should be washed before they are put in the refrigerator, with running water (no immersion) that is warmer than the temperature of the egg. Use a brush if necessary. If a detergent is used, rinse the eggs. Dry the eggs completely before packing them.

Refrigeration – Important or Not In the United States, all eggs must be stored at or less than 45ºF shortly after being laid and throughout the entire distribution system. As a result, you will find eggs in refrigerated displays, often near the milk and other dairy products. In many European countries, however, eggs are typically sold on an unrefrigerated shelf, often near the bakery supplies. Why the dramatic differences? Eggs are not refrigerated in Europe because of the concern for condensation that can form on eggs when they go from cold to warm environments as would occur when eggs are taken from a refrigerated display and transported home in a warm car. This condensation was speculated to facilitate the growth of bacteria on the shell, increasing the probability of bacteria making their way

into the egg. The rules, therefore, stress that eggs should not be refrigerated before sale to the final consumer. However, there is no research to support this position. Recent research has shown that condensation, or “sweating,” on eggs has no influence on the internal microbial population of properly washed eggs.

In Europe, it is realized that eggs should be kept cool. The Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers requires that supermarket temperatures should be 66.2º to 69.8ºF in the winter and 69.8º to 73.4ºF in the summer. Room temperature is considered to be between 68º to 77ºF. Britain recommends that once eggs are taken home, they be kept at less than 68ºF. This is considerably higher than the 45ºF required in the United States, possibly because Britain requires vaccination against Salmonella enteritidis, so it considers a lower storage temperature acceptable. Salmonellae reach the inside of the egg in two ways. The contamination of the shell is one way, but Salmonella enteritidis can settle in the reproductive tract and be shed with the eggs.

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Does being healthy make us happy?

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service Have you ever thought about what makes people, including you, happy? What role does happiness play in our overall health?

The other night, I was at a meeting at a women’s group called P.E.O. Chapter V, which is a philanthropic educational organization. We work to expand educational opportunities for women.

We also teach each other things. As a bonus, we have tasty snacks at the end of the meetings. Our recent topic, happiness, was led by a psychiatrist member of the group.

The happiness topic peaked my interest. After all, who doesn’t want to be at least reasonably happy most of the time? Doesn’t the U.S. Declaration of Independence grant “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” as three unalienable rights?

Does being healthy make us happy? Do happy people live longer?

A 2015 study examined the role of happiness related to the length of life among 700,000 women during the course of a decade in the United Kingdom. The women reported their happiness levels and their health concerns.

The researchers reported that being unhappy made the women less likely to take care of themselves, which wasn’t too surprising. However, being happy didn’t necessarily make them live longer. In other words, poor health came first and led to the people becoming unhappy.

This was intriguing. I was relaxing and listening during our meeting because relaxing makes me happy. I wasn’t taking notes, so I looked up some information to be sure I heard everything correctly. I believe I found one of the reports our speaker was citing.

I found the “World Happiness Report” released by Columbia University. I will share a few snippets I gleaned from the comprehensive report, with a few questions for you to ponder along the way.

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How do you think gender, education level and age affect happiness, based on this global research? Women tend to be happier than men, and degree of education was not necessarily associated with happiness.

Our age also impacts our happiness, but maybe not the way you might expect. According to published research, happiness follows a varied path during our lifetime. It reaches a minimum in middle age (40 to 50), then it rises again.

Getting older sounds better all the time, right?

What about marriage and children? Do they help or hinder happiness? Stable marriages are associated with life satisfaction.

Unfortunately, children are not necessarily linked to higher levels of happiness. (Sorry, kids!)

While most of us try to manage our stress, keep in mind that having no stress doesn’t necessarily make us happy, either. Turns out, you need a little “good” stress.

If you are a couch potato, you might want to know that watching large amounts of TV is not necessarily a good plan for greater happiness. Researchers found that TV viewing reduced socializing and could decrease happiness.

Watching TV usually means you are being sedentary, and we know that exercise can improve our mental state and our physical health.

How does money affect happiness? Even though we may fantasize about winning the lottery, becoming instantly rich might not necessarily make us happier in the long run. We need enough money, but past a certain point, we have enough “stuff.”

Religiosity also affects our degree of happiness. In countries where life is challenging, a worldwide Gallup poll showed that those who were more religious had more positive emotions. In countries where life was easier, the effect of religion was less well-pronounced. Overall, having a religious “family” provided more support, and fostered feelings of being respected and having a purpose in life.

Doing things for others (altruism) was linked with greater happiness. When you volunteer at a food pantry or other community venue, you are helping others, but you also are helping yourself in the process.

That’s some food for thought, but keep in mind we all are different. We have many options to improve our physical and mental health. Here are a few thoughts our P.E.O. speaker shared as she closed her presentation: • Surround yourself, face to face, with happy, generous people.

• Pay attention to the good things and simple pleasures all through the day.

• Help people.

• Develop sacred rituals to do in solitude and with others.

• Eat more fruits and vegetables. (Yes, she said this. I didn’t make it up!)

• Make exercise a priority. Take a walk in nature.

• Turn off the electronics for part of your week.

• Sleep enough.

• Enjoy your senses, such as listening to music.

• Set goals and plan for the best with hope and optimism.

• Remember: The glass is neither half full nor half empty.

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“In a state like Montana, where agriculture is the backbone of our economy, it’s important to be aware of the dangers of invasive plants and pests,” said MDA Director, Ben Thomas.

“As individuals, we can help combat the problem by reporting any signs of invasives and by taking steps to reduce the risk of transferring these pests.”

Montanans can take some simple steps to keep invasive pests from spreading: Spring is a busy time for buying plants. Buy yours from reputable nurseries or online businesses.

When traveling, check with your local USDA office before you bring back fruits, vegetables or plants so you know what’s allowed.

When enjoying the great outdoors, don’t move untreated firewood. Instead, buy or gather firewood near the place you’ll burn it.

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By University of Wyoming Extension A University of Wyoming (UW) weed scientist frustrated with the noise surrounding GMO and glyphosate use analyzed data to see for himself if biotech adoption has had a negative or positive effect on herbicide use.

Andrew Kniss specifically looked at chronic toxicity – interaction with the chemicals on a regular basis for many years – of herbicides used in five different crops grown in the U.S. “Long-term trends in the intensity and relative toxicity of herbicide use” was published today in the journal Nature Communications (www.nature.com/ncomms). Click on the All Articles link at the bottom of the page for article listings.

The study is of most relevance to applicator safety, but information also sheds light on herbicide and GMO (genetically modified organism) use.

“The most important thing to take away is that in most cases we haven’t seen a huge increase in the toxicity of herbicides we are using,” said Kniss, an associate professor in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

There has either been a dramatic decrease in toxicity, or in some cases, a slight increase, he said.

“But in the cases where we have seen a change in toxicity, either an increase or decrease, it’s hard to pin that change on the adoption of biotech crops,” said Kniss, in the Department of Plant Sciences.

Chronic toxicity in corn and cotton has increased not because of glyphosate, the herbicide associated with GMOs, but rather due to an increased reliance on other herbicides, he said. Nearly all of the significant decreases in toxicity were due to the EPA phasing out some of the most toxic herbicides.

As with most GMO and pesticides issues, he expects a wide range of reaction.

Although this study was funded through public sources, Kniss has had research projects funded by chemical companies, particularly related to glyphosate.

“So I came to this project with bias just like anyone has biases,” he said. “But I really did try to just to follow the data. What does the data say?”

The publicly available data used is posted with the article.

“Which means anyone who questions my conclusions can look through the data, run the analyses themselves and double check my work,” said Kniss.

The pro-GMO crowd claims GMOs and glyphosate have decreased toxic chemical use. There are others who disagree with the use of GMOs and herbicides, claiming they are bad for the earth.

Kniss said frustration with claims unsupported by evidence motivated him.

“I would hear some of my stakeholders, who I tend to agree with on those topics, making statements I didn’t think were supported by evidence,” he said. “And then I’d hear an activist group making statements that were completely opposite. I wanted to rigorously check some of those claims because there is a lot of misinformation out there. Some of it is intentional. Some is not.”

Kniss found: • Strong evidence that herbicide use has increased in GMO crops (corn, soybean, cotton). But herbicide use has increased faster in the non-GMO crops rice and wheat, suggesting there is an overall trend for increasing herbicide use in all crops.

• The analysis suggests the contribution of glyphosate to the chronic toxicity hazard has remained relatively low, even though the amount of glyphosate being used has increased.

• Of the three GMO crops in the analysis, the chronic toxicity hazard associated with herbicide use has increased in corn and cotton but decreased in soybeans over the last 25 years. In all three cases, Kniss said, few of the changes in herbicide use that caused chronic toxicity to change are directly attributable to GMO traits.

The study’s value, he said, is it shows there are subtle differences to GMO and herbicide use questions.

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By Drs. Govinda Shrestha and Gadi V.P. Reddy, Montana State University, Western Triangle Ag Research Center, Conrad, Montana Worry often increase among spring wheat To combat this insect pest problem, Mongrowers when harvesting or threshing of tana State University Western Triangle Agwheat grain begin in wheat midge prone ricultural Research Center (MSU-WTARC) areas. This is the time only when spring is actively involving in research and extenwheat growers know whether they have sion activities for wheat midge management wheat midge damaged kernels unless they suitable for Golden Triangle Area of Monhave scouted their fields for midge during tana, with the main grant support provided early heading to mid flowering.

by Montana Wheat and Barley Committee.

Wheat midge infestations can result in In extension activities, MSU-WTARC is significant reductions in grain yield and currently focusing on helping extension quality. Wheat midge is a resurgence pest in agents and spring wheat growers to: install Montana. It was first time reported in 1990s pheromone-baited traps in the fields; scout in Montana but the significant economic wheat midge adult activity during the peak damage had never been noticed until 2006 emergence; and determine threshold level in Flathead Valley. In recent years, unfortufor chemical application. In current mannately, midge problems have spread to other agement practices, spring wheat growers regions of Montana including the Golden should aware of following information for Triangle Area of Montana. Pondera, Toole, effective management of wheat midges: Liberty, Teton and Glacier are the counties 1) install pheromone traps in spring wheat of Golden Triangle Area where the wheat field by June 10, 2) monitor traps at 2-3 midge population is currently known to day interval, 3) scout the field especially at present from low to high population levels heading stage of crop and especially in the evening time when there is no wind and 4) threshold level for chemical spray- 1 wheat midge adult for 4-5 wheat heads. However, spring wheat growers are discouraged for chemical spray during advance flowering stage of spring wheat since wheat heads are no longer susceptible to damage (damage is less than 1%).

MSU-WTARC wheat midge team memFigure 1. Wheat midge population trend at the Golden Triangle Areas of Montana bers have provided extensive extension In the Golden Triangle Area of Montana, education training on the monitoring and wheat midge adults usually become active management, including biological control or emerge from soil around first to second of of wheat midges, to the extension agents week June and reach to peak from last week and stakeholders in Great Falls, March June to first week of July (Figure 2). Adult 1-2, 2016. This program was supported by wheat midge are small, about ½ the size of a the USDA-Western Sustainable Agriculmosquito and orange in color. Immediately ture Research and Education-Professional after emergence, female adults release sex Development Program. In addition, team pheromone, which attracts males for matmembers have given talks on wheat midge ing. Mated females lay eggs on wheat heads, management to the growers at several fousually in the evening. Eggs are very small rums such as WTARC Field Day, Golden (0.02 inch), elongate and white in color.

Triangle Cropping Seminars, WTARC They hatch in 4-7 days, and small orange Advisory Committee Meeting and on some color larvae (0.08- 0.12 inch) feed on the occasions directly at the grower fields in surface of newly developing kernels for 2016 and 2017.

2-3 weeks, causing them to shrivel, crack, Good news for Golden Triangle spring or become distorted. When spring wheat is wheat growers, a tiny black parasitic wasp near about to ready for harvest, especially (named with a Macroglenes penetrans) when rainfall occurs, mature larvae drop (Figure 3), known to provide more than 40 from wheat heads to the soil, where they % of wheat midge control in our neighborburrow in and form cocoons and, overwinter ing country, Canada, is now established in until next year spring or summer. this area. How does this wasp kill wheat midge? Basically, a female parasitic wasp lay an egg on the egg or larva of wheat midge, the parasitoid larvae feed on developing midge larvae and eventually kills it. In summer 2014, MSU-WTARC wheat midge biocontrol research team headed by Dr. Reddy bought 750 parasitic wasp adults from Canada and released in seven spring wheat grower fields. From 2015 and 2016 wasp monitoring results, it is evident that this tiny parasitic wasp has made home to Golden Triangle Area of Montana. Currently, the wasp population seems to be low and it will take a few more years to build a high enough population to have real impact Figure 2. Wheat midge emergence patterns at the on the control of wheat midge.

Golden Triangle Areas of Montana (2016)

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Minimize consequences of poor body condition at calving

By NDSU Extension Service A cowherd’s nutrient requirements are greatest from immediately after calving through peak milk production.

“Inadequate nutrition during this time may have immediate impacts in terms of lower calf birth weights, weak calves and/or increased death loss, and decreased milk production,” says Janna Kincheloe, the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service’s area livestock systems specialist at the Hettinger Research Extension Center.

“However, the consequences of low body condition at calving also can extend out to the breeding season,” she adds. “Research indicates cows with a body condition score of less than 5 at calving are more likely to have difficulty resuming estrous cycles, which can increase the number of days to conception and reduce overall conception rates.”

Although the majority of producers are well aware of the importance of late gestation nutrition programs, cold temperatures and wind chills across North Dakota the past several months have added stress and increased nutrient requirements beyond what might have been expected. Feeding lactating cows to meet increased nutrient requirements and maintain or improve body condition is challenging and expensive this time of year if cows already are thin.

Even if additional nutrients are provided, increased requirements for milk production make increasing body condition extremely difficult, particularly in old cows and young cows that still are growing, according to NDSU Extension beef cattle specialist Carl Dahlen.

“There is no shortcut to reproductive success that doesn’t involve good management,” he says. “Now is a good time to take a critical look at the situation and determine what steps need to be taken to help lessen potential negative impacts of cows calving in less than ideal body condition.”

The nutrient density of rations for cows in late gestation or early lactation should be at least 60 percent total digestible nutrients and 10 percent crude protein. Producers should test the feed to determine nutrient deficiencies and to choose a suitable supplement if necessary.

John Dhuyvetter, area Extension livestock systems specialist at the North Central Research Extension Center near Minot, suggests feeding heifers and thin cows separately from mature cows if facilities are available to help minimize competition for feed.

In addition to providing proper amounts of energy and protein, producers need to ensure they have an adequate mineral supplementation program in place prior to breeding. Minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and manganese are important for reproduction, health and growth, which are all areas that drive profit potential in beef operations.

Producers also could consider feeding an ionophore, which is a class of feed additives that alters bacterial populations in the rumen and improves feed efficiency.

“Ionophores have been shown to have positive impacts on reproductive processes and carry the added benefit of helping control and/or prevent coccidiosis when fed at appropriate levels,” Dhuyvetter says. “Coccidiosis can be transmitted to calves through infected fecal material or contaminated udders, so by addressing this issue in the cows, we can potentially reduce exposure of newborn calves to this costly disease.”

Dahlen says that components of estrous synchronization protocols also may help improve fertility in a portion of noncycling cows. Exogenous progestin (progesterone) sources such as melengestrol acetate (MGA) or controlled internal drug release devices (CIDRs) that are used in synchronization protocols can initiate estrus in some noncycling cows.

“It is important to recognize that these techniques are not a substitute for adequate nutrition, and optimal pregnancy rates will be achieved with a body condition score of 5 or better and an increasing plane of nutrition,” he says. “At this time, MGA is only labeled for use in heifers; however, CIDRs may be used in heifers and mature cows. Producers need to determine if these programs are cost-effective and choose appropriate protocols for their individual situation.”

Kincheloe also has this advice: “Because nutritional status and body condition score at calving are critical indicators of the ability of cows to achieve reproductive success, producers may want to check with neighbors or Extension personnel who have experience with condition scoring and ask for assistance in evaluating their herd in an unbiased manner.”

Additional resources on body condition scoring, feed testing and ration development are available through your county office of the NDSU Extension Service.

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Diversity of agriculture shown at Dillon area ag tour Having the opportunity to tour the venerable Matador Ranch, learn about the purebred cattle business, find out about seed potatoes, and get an overview of a sheep-to-garment local business was what the Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher Tour was all about. This annual tour was held in Dillon which offers a true diversity of agriculture. Stops included the Matador Ranch, Beaverhead Brewing, Sitz Angus Ranch, Cottom Seed Potatoes, Helle Rambouillet and Big West Management (Reminisce Angus/Mussard Family).

Lacey Sutherlin, who serves on the MFBF YF&R Committee, said the tour provided great networking. “I had the chance to meet new people, as well as better myself when I could hear and see what others are doing. Being a cattle rancher, I especially enjoyed the Sitz Angus tour, as well as a visit to Reminisce Angus where the Mussard family shows how a family business can be successful and diverse in agriculture.”

Sutherlin added, “Of course, learning something completely new is great, like our stop at the Cottom Seed Potato Farm. I learned how much production goes into making seed potatoes. I encourage all young farmers and ranchers to make this tour a priority to meet people in your industry as well as other agricultural enterprises, and build your professional network.”

Baylie Johnson agrees. The senior at UM-Western and Collegiate Farm Bureau president, said the entire event was enjoyable and brought new ideas to the table.

“Even though I attend college in Dillon and heard about these places, such as the famous Matador Ranch, I never would have had the opportunity to visit these facilities and be able to ask questions if I hadn’t gone on the

tour. I really enjoyed Reminisce Angus, especially because we took the tour in a horsedrawn wagon. It was a great atmosphere and they answered all of my questions.”

Johnson said Sitz Angus sale auction yard and sale barn were interesting, as was seeing their cattle facilities. “I was inspired at Helle Rambouillet. I used to raise 4-H lambs and hope to become a 4-H leader, possibly raising 4-H lambs again. It was very educational to see how they raise their lambs.”

She enjoyed seeing new faces in the YF&R tour group. “There were people with different backgrounds in agriculture. The entire tour was very inspiring.”

Tyler Hamm, who sits on the YF&R Committee, said it was great to see some new country and see what other farms and ranches are doing. “As a young rancher, having the chance to gain insight into how reputable farms and ranches do business should be taken advantage of by all young people interested in agriculture. It’s not always easy to get away for events like these, but they are definitely worth your time.”

Hamm, who manages a ranch west of White Sulphur Springs, noted, “All of the stops had something interesting to offer. I now know it is quite a process to get a potato ready to be a seed. The Duckworth clothing line was interesting to learn about, knowing it all starts with locally grown wool.

The hosts were very gracious in giving their time to meet with us and our committee would like to thank them. It was rewarding that the hosts were appreciative toward Farm Bureau’s YF&R members for taking our time to gain knowledge about and being a voice for agriculture.”

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Research and Extension activities for Wheat Midge Management in Montana CONTINUED FROM PAGE C26

In 2015, Dr. Reddy received USDAAPHIS permit for two additional tiny black parasitic wasp species- Euxestonotus error and Platygaster tuberosula (Figure 3) to import from Canada, which are known there to contribute on management of wheat midge. In 2016, about 100 of each wasp species was released in two fields near Valier in Pondera County. MSU-WTARC wheat midge biological control team is also planning to release again this year. The Biological control research team expect that if all these parasitoids are established

with adequate population level, they will provide complete sustainable control of wheat midge in the Golden Triangle Area of Montana. We hope that these parasitic wasps will reduce or save producers the expense of insecticide and application for wheat midge control.

For more information, visit our MSUWTRC website- http://agresearch.montana. edu/wtarc/news.html or contact Wheat Midge Research and Extension Team Members: Dr. Govinda Shrestha or Dr. Gadi VP Reddy.

Poultry specialist urges vigilance with avian influenza

By Mary Lou Peter, K-State Research and Extension With several cases of avian influenza confirmed in four states near the Mississippi flyway, Kansas State University’s Scott Beyer is urging Kansas poultry producers to be vigilant and take precautions.

Avian influenza has been confirmed in poultry flocks in Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky and Georgia, plus on a turkey farm in Wisconsin.

Beyer, a poultry specialist with K-State Research and Extension, said he’s been fielding calls from Kansas producers regarding what to watch for and steps they can take to keep their flocks safe.

No avian flu outbreaks have been reported in Kansas so far this year. The outbreaks in the states affected have resulted in the euthanasia of more than 200,000 birds in efforts to keep the virus from spreading.

Avian influenza outbreaks have occurred in both commercial and backyard poultry flocks, he said, mostly near the Mississippi flyway as wild migratory waterfowl return to summer loafing areas in the north. Commercial flocks have implemented tight biosecurity programs, but there are risks that owners of small flocks should recognize because most are kept free range.

“With avian flu,” Beyer said, “we have to think of an ‘outbreak’ in the economic sense, because even if one bird is confirmed to have the disease, that whole particular flock, whether it’s 10 birds or 300, will be euthanized to try to stop it from spreading.”

At highest risk are small flocks that have domesticated waterfowl mixed in with the poultry. These birds will attract and possibly mix with migratory fowl which could easily transfer the infection to the home flock, Beyer said. He offered several tips: • Keep yourself and your pets out of ponds and away from banks around them. Don’t go into places where wild birds roost and feed. If you accidently step where you shouldn’t, don’t wear those clothes and shoes around your birds.

• Keep wild birds away from your flock. The biggest potential threats are birds building nests in the barns and birds that steal food from feeders. Don’t leave food out overnight in feeders. Birds are attracted to eat from the feeders, as are nightly visitors such as mice, rats, opossums and raccoons, which carry Salmonella and E.coli. Who wants other animals stealing expensive feed anyway?

• Place feed in feeders during the day when poultry are eating, then move it to an inaccessible place overnight. Store feed in rodent-proof containers. Some owners determine how much feed their birds need each day, then fill their feeders with only that much feed each morning so it runs out at the end of the day, leaving the feeders empty.

• If an outbreak and subsequent stop-movement order occur, bird swaps, sales and shows may be closed. This does not mean that birds or chicks cannot be purchased or sold to individuals. It normally refers only to events where birds are brought together then allowed to return to farms at the end of an event. An example would be selling live poultry at a farmer’s market or auction.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention consider human health risk from avian influenza to be low, but Beyer said the risk for poultry, especially in an outbreak of the high-pathogenic form of the virus, can be great.

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Extension faculty member at MCAREC for In his new role, Castagnoli intends almost 17 years, conducting outreach and to build on MCAREC’s long history of applied research in pear horticulture and research that helps growers produce highintegrated pest management. quality fruit, reduce pest damage, lower He has worked with pear, apple and overhead costs and stay in business in a wine grape growers in Hood River and volatile global market.

Wasco counties in Oregon and Skamania He pointed out some of MCAREC’s acand Klickitat counties in Washington. He’s complishments: also covered other farm crops in Hood River • Fruit-handling techniques to minimize County. post-harvest problems that lower fruit value.

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Loper, associate dean of OSU’s College of • IPM programs that enable growers to Agricultural Sciences. manage insects and diseases with less reli“Through his Extension position in Hood ance on chemical pesticides.

River, he also has an exemplary record of • Development of “size-controlling” (i.e., outreach to growers in the mid-Columbia dwarf or semi-dwarf) rootstocks to support region,” she said. “The college is delighted cherry and pear orchard systems that can be to welcome him to this important leadership managed with less hand labor. position, and we look forward to working • A growth-and-development model for with him to build impactful research procherries, now in development, that will pregrams at MCAREC that advance agriculture dict dates of fruit maturity so that growers in the region.” can schedule harvests more precisely.

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MCAREC’s programs enjoy good supTree fruits, particularly pears and cherport from growers, Castagnoli said. “While ries, are a mainstay of the economy in the growers could get some of their research heavily agricultural mid-Columbia area. needs addressed at other centers in the Northwest, the conditions in our area are different enough that there’s an ongoing need for local information.”

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The average Nebraska agricultural land value has declined by about 10 percent over the past year, according to preliminary findings from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s (UNL) Farm Real Estate Market Survey. This marks the third consecutive year of decline, totaling about 15 percent for weighted average farmland value in Nebraska.

The statewide all-land average value for the year ending February 1 was $2,805 per acre, down $330 per acre from 2016. Average farmland values for the eight districts and the percentage decrease from 2016 were: northwest, $755 (8 percent); north, $1,180 (5 percent); northeast, $5,410 (10 percent); central, $3,360 (11 percent); east, $6,330 (9 percent); southwest, $1,720 (12 percent); south, $3,985 (6 percent); and southeast, $4,840 (15 percent).

The decline comes as producers across Nebraska faced lower prices for crops and livestock, resulting in tighter margins for servicing rent or debt payments.

The largest price decline by land class occurred in dryland cropland with irrigation potential, which dropped 13 percent, followed by tillable grazing land at 12 percent. Survey participants attributed the declines to the current sustained period of lower commodity prices and the anticipation of lower values.

Dryland cropland without irrigation potential and nontillable grazing land reported a 10 percent decline across Nebraska. The sharpest declines in this area were reported in the central, southwest and south districts. These districts tend to be the major wheat-producing regions of the state, and the small grain experienced exceptionally low commodity prices in 2016.

Across Nebraska, gravity-irrigated and center pivotirrigated cropland reported rates of decline ranging between 6 and 4 percent, respectively. Survey participants said the availability of water for irrigation and policies guiding the utilization of this resource could negatively affect the market value of these two land classes into the future.

Rental rates for agricultural land also declined in 2016.

Irrigated cropland rental rates on average declined between 5 and 10 percent across Nebraska. Agricultural land ownership expenses remain high as property tax levels continued to rise on average across the state. This dynamic makes negotiating an equitable rental rate challenging for landlords and tenants, according to survey participants.

Pasture and cow-calf pair rental rates fell 5 to 15 percent across Nebraska. Besides the productivity of the grazing land, other factors influencing rental rates include fence maintenance and weed control.

The preliminary report can be found at http://agecon.unl. edu/cornhusker-economics.

Land values and rental rates in the report are averages of survey participants’ responses by district. Actual land values and rental rates may vary depending on the quality of the parcel and local market for an area. Preliminary land values and rental rates are subject to change as additional surveys are returned. Final results from the survey will be published in early June and will be available at http://agecon.unl.edu/ realestate.

Land appraisers, farm managers and agricultural finance professionals from Nebraska interested in participating in future Nebraska Farm Real Estate Market Surveys are invited to contact the Department of Agricultural Economics at 402-472-3401 or agecon@unl.edu.

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By NDSU Extension Service ous year. The greatest increases were 4.4 A decline in North Dakota cropland value percent in the southeast region (to $99.80) of 1 percent was indicated by a January and 3.8 percent in the northeast (to $58.40). survey commissioned by the North Dakota There was about a 3.2 percent increase of Department of Trust Lands. cropland rent per acre in the south-central Andrew Swenson, North Dakota State region (to $58.70).

University (NDSU) Extension Service farm All other regions showed an increase management specialist, derived regional between 1 and about 2 percent. The averand state average cropland values and rents age cropland cash rent per acre increased from the published results of the countyto $38.40 in the southwest, to $89.60 in level survey. the north Red River Valley, to $67.60 in the Earlier reports suggest a greater loss of east-central region, to $36.40 in the northland value during 2016. A June 2016 U.S. west, to $124.60 in the south Red River ValDepartment of Agriculture survey showed a ley and to $51.20 in the north-central region.

7 percent decline in North Dakota cropland After three years of declining land values, values, and a report by the North Dakota Swenson believes that the land market still Chapter of the American Society of Farm is adjusting in the aftermath of an 11-year Managers and Rural Appraisers indicated period, from 2003 through 2013, when cropan 8 percent decline during 2016. land values averaged an annual increase of Swenson suggests that one reason the 15 percent, the strongest sustained run-up in January survey indicated a more modest cropland values during the past 100 years. decline could be that it more fully reflected “Producers are in a dangerous financial the impact on land values and rents from environment because crop prices have stronger-than-expected 2016 net farm indropped faster than production costs,” says come due to record corn and soybean yields.

Swenson. “Agriculture is a competitive Soybeans and corn shattered previous reindustry, and during several years of strong cord North Dakota yields by 14 and 20 percrop prices, which peaked in 2012, produccent, respectively. Also, soybean-harvested ers were willing and able to spend more on acreage was a record and corn acreage was production inputs, including land.” the third highest in history.

He adds, “On average, this resulted in a The most recent county-level survey indoubling of production costs per acre over dicated that cropland values (January 2016 an eight-year period, from 2004 to 2012. to January 2017) were the strongest in the Overall production costs peaked in the 2013 south Red River Valley region, increasing to 2014 time frame and have been declining, 5.5 percent (to $4,083), and the northwest but not fast enough to project profits. Strong region, increasing 3.8 percent (to $1,230). yields in 2016 provided a temporary relief to The east-central and north Red River Valley the downward pressure on land values and regions showed a 2.3 percent increase to rents. However, producers cannot bank on $2,061 and $3,035, respectively. record yields each year and face continued The southwest region had the greatest pressure to reduce production costs, somedecrease, 7 percent (to $1,326), followed by how, unless crop prices strengthen.” the south-central region with a 4.5 percent The expectation of higher interest rates decrease (to $1,597). Regions with declines is another negative to land values. Higher ranging between 2.7 and 3.6 percent were interest rates not only increase a producer’s the northeast (to $1,704), the southeast (to borrowing costs on operating loans, but also $2,827) and the north-central (to $1,682). typically decrease what land buyers are The survey indicated that average cash willing to pay to achieve a higher desired rent per acre for cropland increased by about rate of return.

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Evaluate pasture rental rates before renewing contract

By NDSU Extension Service With the current status of agricultural markets, you may be wondering if you are overpaying or receiving the appropriate income for rental grazing resources.

“This can be a difficult question to answer because prices vary from region to region due to market supply and demand,” says Miranda Meehan, the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service livestock environmental stewardship specialist. “In addition, several factors influence rental rates.”

Rental rates can vary depending on: • Forage quantity and quality • Forage species and composition - rangeland, improved pasture, annual cover crop, crop residue • Condition of fencing • Water quality and availability • Management practices required by landowner • Presence of a grazing system on rangeland and improved pastures • Fertility practices on improved pastures • Supply and demand “Before you renew your existing rental contract, you may want to evaluate pasture rental rates,” NDSU Extension rangeland management specialist Kevin Sedivec advises.

Many options are available to calculate rental rates. Here are the options that best fit this region: • Rental rate by acre - based on the value of land • Rental rate by animal unit month - rent per head of livestock per month • Pasture quality factors - uses current market value for hay and pasture quality factors and is recommended for annual forages such as cover crops and crop residue “When negotiating rental rates, it is important to outline the responsibilities of the tenant and the landowner,” Meehan says. “Unless it is specified in the contract, the tenant is responsible for activities related to livestock management and the landowner is responsible for activities related to land production.”

For detailed information on how to calculate rental rates, refer to the NDSU Extension publication “Determining Pasture Rental Rates” (http://tinyurl.com/PastureRentalRates) and the “NDSU Range and Pasture Calculator” (https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/sheets/range-and-pasturecalculator/), or contact your local county Extension office.

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Building a device to measure moisture in grain bags

By Agricultural Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have developed a new way for farmers in developing areas of the world to determine the moisture content of their stored grain. Such determinations can help prevent losses due to insects, spoilage and mold growth that can render grain unfit for consumption.

Unlike in the West, farmers in underdeveloped countries use large bags rather than bins or silos to store grains like corn, according to Paul Armstrong, an agricultural engineer with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Manhattan, Kansas.

Together with Kansas State University colleagues, Armstrong developed a hand-held device that could provide a fast, low-cost way to check the moisture level in grain bags. The meter works by measuring the relative humidity and temperature of the air within the grain, two key parameters that are used to estimate moisture content, explains Armstrong, with the ARS Center for Grain and Animal Health Research.

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MSU develops technology to help growers fight herbicide-resistant weed

By Evelyn Boswell for the MSU News Service A weed that drops “thousands and thouquired to address a Montana problem, create Montana jobs in existing economic sectors sands” of seeds as it tumbles across northern or help spur new companies in Montana.

Montana is a wily foe that steals water and “This kind of money is making a big nutrients from his winter wheat, according difference,” Shaw said. “It allows us to put to fourth-generation farmer Todd Hansen our attention squarely on a Montana project. of Gildford.

With national money, it’s hard to convince Not only does the weed, kochia, ignore the funding agency that sometimes local his property lines, but Hansen said it perproblems are the ones to solve. They want sists in his area of the Hi-Line because to see bigger things.” some of the plants have become resistant Shaw and Jha began working together in to the chemical that was most successful the fall of 2015. During the first year, they at killing it. tested their imager in a greenhouse under “When we find something that works, we artificial lights at the Southern Agricultural really use it a lot,” Hansen said. “Kochia is a Research Center. The next year, they moved wonderful enemy because it keeps tweaking their experiments outdoors. There in a field, itself so we don’t get ahead of it.” they mounted what looked like an ordinary Now, in response to calls for help from camera on a tripod. Then they placed potted the Hi-Line, Montana State University plants of kochia in between wheat, barley, has developed a new weapon in the battle and sugar beet rows in the field. Jha had against kochia. grown herbicide-resistant and susceptible Available now for licensing, the technolstrains of kochia under controlled condiogy will let users see which kochia weeds are resistant to glyphosate -- the active tions at the research center. Then they took ingredient in the herbicide Roundup -- and hyperspectral images of the kochia strains which are not. The ability to differentiate and processed them with the computer. between the two types will allow farmers Only then could they see which plants were to target their spraying, said Prashant Jha, resistant to glyphosate and which weren’t. associate professor and weed scientist at Shaw said he would someday like to see MSU’s Southern Agricultural Research the imager flying from drones or airplanes Center in Huntley. He and Joe Shaw are over crop fields. The expectation is that lead developers of the technology. Shaw the drones with the imager will be affordis director of MSU’s Optical Technology able for growers to use in their production Center (OpTeC) and a professor of electrifields. At this point, the process of identical engineering <http://www.ece.montana. fying herbicide-resistant kochia in-crop is edu/> in MSU’s College of Engineering. available for licensing under a provisional Targeted spraying will keep excessive patent application filed in November 2016. chemicals out of the environment and poCompanies have until November 2017 to contact Shaw to say they are interested in tentially save Montana farmers $1 billion a licensing and selling the service. year, Jha said.

“This won’t lead to hardware, but softIt costs $15 to $20 an acre to spray herbicides, and farmers spray at least three ware or services that could be sold,” Shaw times a season, Jha explained. Ten Montana said. counties, most of them along the Hi-Line Daniel Juliano, associate director for and totaling several thousand acres, have technology licensing at MSU TechLink, said glyphosate-resistant kochia. Jha added that a provisional patent must be converted to a farmers could reduce their herbicide costs non-provisional patent application within 55 to 70 percent by spraying particular areas one year. If it is not converted, it has no legal instead of entire fields. force. If it is converted and the U.S. Patent “That’s a huge savings,” Jha said. and Trademark Office grants a patent, the Shaw said no one can tell which kochia patent is considered effective on the filing plants are resistant to glyphosate by walkdate of the provisional patent application.

Hansen, the farmer who said kochia is a ing through a wheat field. But the Optical nagging problem, predicted that commerTechnology Center has more than 20 years of experience developing instruments that cialization could take five to 10 years, but have capabilities far beyond those of the he is excited about the imager’s potential. human eye.

He said he has experimented with chemicals So he and Jha, in an unusual collaboraand relied heavily on a glyphosate-based herbicide. tion between a weed scientist and electrical He tries to mow the edges of his field in engineer, developed new technology after the fall, but the weed continues to spread. meeting with Hansen and other farmers “Kochia can roll for miles and miles and along the Hi-Line. miles and drop seed for miles and miles and The technology consists of a hypermiles,” Hansen said. spectral imager and computer processing.

Lola Raska, executive vice president of The hyperspectral imager -- a commercial the Montana Grain Growers Association, instrument developed by Resonon Inc., of said members of that group were intrigued Bozeman -- records thousands of images by the new technology and its potential apacross 240 bands of light and produces so many details that it detects subtle differplications in agriculture. She invited Shaw to speak about it at the MGGA’s 2016 anences between kochia plants in a crop field.

The computer processes the information the nual conference and trade show in Great imager collects, looking for significance Falls. and patterns.

“I wanted to give growers an example Among other things, it can create maps of the collaboration that exists between that show farmers where to spray. seemingly disparate MSU disciplines,” “It’s exciting,” Shaw said. “We are really she said. “Most would not expect that the enjoying being able to work on problems of Optical Technology Center is working on local significance. We don’t always get that finding practical solutions to agricultural opportunity.” problems.”

The 2015 Montana Research and EcoRaska added that herbicide-resistant weeds, especially glyphosate-resistant nomic Development Initiative funded kochia, are an expanding problem in some $145,750 to the weed-crop imaging project, areas of Montana. aimed at lowering the cost of production for Montana farmers. Selected projects were reCONTINUED ON PAGE C40

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By Haley Steinkuhler, Media Specialist, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) recognized 78 students from Nebraska FFA chapters April 6 who have committed to attend the university in the fall. The inaugural signing ceremony was part of the 89th Nebraska FFA State Convention in Lincoln.

FFA members, advisers, guests, and several university leaders, including Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Harlan Vice Chancellor Mike Boehm and Executive Vice Chancellor Donde Plowman, participated in the event at the Coliseum. Nebraska State Sens. Tom Brewer, Steve Erdman and Steve Holloran also attended.

“It has been wonderful to see so many on campus this week that are excited about agriculture and excited about science,” Boehm said. “We’re thrilled to welcome you to the Husker family and to the industry.”

The event took place just a few hours after Ronnie Green was installed as the university’s 20th chancellor. Plowman told the FFA members about a special connection they have with Nebraska’s new leader.

“It’s a great time to be a Husker. Today we installed a new chancellor who was not only involved in FFA, but he was also an FFA state officer,” Plowman said. “Chancellor Green and all of us at the university celebrate you and your commitment to come to campus this fall.”

Following the opening remarks, John Baylor, the voice of Husker volleyball, announced each student along with their hometown and intended major. As the names were announced, they were met with cheers from their fellow FFA members in the crowd. After the students signed a large N, Boehm, Plowman and the other dignitaries lined up to congratulate them with high-fives.

“I’ve always loved the atmosphere at Nebraska, and this event gets me even more excited to come here this fall,” said Eric Kovarik of Alma, who participated in the event. He plans to major in turfgrass and landscape management at Nebraska.

Heidi Borg of Wakefield didn’t look at other colleges when deciding on her academic future. She calls herself an advocate for agriculture and plans to major in agriculture business at Nebraska.

“I’m really looking forward to being on East Campus and surrounded by people who are passionate about the same things I’m passionate about,” she said.

The state convention brought over 7,000 FFA members, advisers, parents and guests to Lincoln. It featured educational sessions, workshops, a career fair, a leadership academy, interviews and leadership skill sessions. The events are designed to prepare high school students for careers in agriculture, Nebraska’s largest and most essential industry.

2016 US milk production, disposition, and income

Milk production increased 1.8 percent in 2016 to 212 billion pounds. The rate per cow, at 22,774 pounds, was 378 pounds above 2015. The annual average number of milk cows on farms was 9.33 million head, up 14,000 head from 2015.

Cash receipts from marketings of milk during 2016 totaled $34.5 billion, 3.3 percent lower than 2015. Producer returns averaged $16.34 per hundredweight, 5.1 percent below 2015.

Marketings totaled 211.4 billion pounds, 1.8 percent above 2015. Marketings include whole milk sold to plants and dealers and milk sold directly to consumers.

An estimated 1.0 billion pounds of milk were used on farms where produced, 3.3 percent more than 2015. Calves were fed 91 percent of this milk, with the remainder consumed in producer households.

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Organic now in over 80 percent of households

Maggie McNeil, Washington , DC As former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue begins his confirmation process to become the next Secretary of Agriculture, new Nielsen findings released by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) on Thursday show things have changed in the kitchens of American households across the country, from small towns to the big cities. Organic can now be found on the shelves of kitchen cupboards and in the refrigerators of 82.3 percent of American households, including in the majority of households in rural states like Perdue’s home state of Georgia.

In the first comprehensive look at organic purchases by households on a state-by-state level, the nationally representative Nielsen study of 100,000 households conducted in 2015 and 2016 reported that more households than ever bought organic food on a regular basis throughout 2016.

The national average climbed 3.4 percent from 2015 to 82.3 percent, while in Georgia, the number of households buying organic rose by a solid 4 percent to 81.5 percent. The state showing the biggest jump in households purchasing organic was North Dakota, where 85.6 percent of households participating in the Nielsen study reported buying organic in 2016, up a robust 14.2 percent from 2015.

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The Nielsen findings show a number of states in which 90 percent or more of households now buy organic on a regular basis, with even the lowest levels all hovering around 70 percent. The five states seeing the biggest increases in households reporting organic purchases were: • North Dakota, where 85.6 percent of households participating bought organic in 2016, up 14.2 percent from 2015; • Rhode Island, with 88.3 percent buying organic, up 12.3 percent from 2015; • Wyoming, where 90.0 percent of participating households bought organic in 2016, up 10.8 percent; • South Dakota, which had the lowest percentage of any state at 68.9 percent, but still recorded a 10.0 percent increase; • Wisconsin, where 77.6 percent of participating households bought organic, up 9.1 percent from 2015.

“Organic provides a healthy choice for consumers everywhere, and a profitable choice for farmers,” said Batcha.

“The industry relies on a few critical public institutions to support this burgeoning industry, including the National Organic Program for global oversight and uniform standards and research investment targeted to organic production.

Organic is fueled by consumers, and it thrives when USDA recognizes the importance of organic to rural economies and to rural households.”

In Georgia, a partnership between the Georgia Department of Agriculture and the non-profit group Georgia Organics has shown how investment into helping farmers wanting to go organic can make a difference.

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By Heidi Carroll, SDSU Extension Livestock Stewardship Associate biotics fit into treating infectious disease.

Animal Care Wednesday Webinars – A disease outcome is determined by the 2017 interaction of the Disease, the Animal, and During the February 1st Animal Care the Therapy. In Figure 1, the yellow line Wednesday Webinar, we heard one of the on the left shows the linkage between the leading experts discuss the challenging regimen of the antibiotic to the susceptibilsocial concerns of antibiotic resistance. ity of the pathogen causing the disease. All Michael Apley, Frick Professor of Clinical of the factors within the red-shaded area Sciences with the Kansas State University represent judicious use of antibiotics. All College of Veterinary Medicine, challenged of the factors within the yellow-shaded area listeners to better understand the difference represent stewardship of antibiotics; this is between judicious use and stewardship of where we do everything possible to not even antibiotics by reviewing the many factors need to use antibiotics on an animal. Dr. involved in epidemiology (study of inciApley challenged that the core question is dence, distribution, and possible control of not to justify the use of antibiotics because diseases). they make a clinical outcome difference Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) Conin a specific disease, the core question is siderations why do we have to use antibiotics to make A change in how antibiotics are authoa difference. rized to be used in food animals is at the Human Medicine forefront of the antibiotic resistance disIn addition to discussing the factors that cussion. Authorization by a veterinarian, influence the outcome of a disease and through a veterinary feed directive (VFD) or how antibiotics are used, the relationship a prescription, is how farmers and ranchers between antibiotic use in food animals and now have access to antibiotics used in feed antibiotic resistance in human medicine was or water, respectively. Veterinarians hold also explored. Resistance can be described a huge responsibility and additionally are as a person not receiving the correct antibiheld accountable for how the products are otic the first time to treat the bacteria. Howused. Dr. Apley highlighted a “checklist” ever, with some antibiotic resistant microorthat veterinarians should go through for ganisms there may be a very limited number prescribing a VFD treatment for an animal. of antibiotics the pathogen is susceptible to.

• Do I have a valid VCPR (VeterinarianIt is also important to understand that some Client-Patient Relationship) to authorize bacteria can be transferred between people this use? and animals and result in an illness in both • Is there a reason (diagnosis) to use the (zoonotic disease), while some bacteria only product, or is it just habit? cause illnesses in one or the other. We all • Is it legal? (label directions allow its use need to be aware that food animals do have in the species) a relationship to the potential of antibiotic • Is it proven effective? resistance through the food chain, but the • Are there any residue issues to consider direct relationship of food animal antibiotic (in meat or milk)? use to antibiotic resistance within human • Are there any issues with antibiotic medicine is a very small piece of the bigger resistance? picture. Nevertheless, veterinarians and aniBeyond this checklist, an additional mal caregivers assume their responsibilities overview discussed the U.S. uses and sales to care for the animals to the best of their of the “Medically Important” and “Not Curabilities through the stewardship of and rently Medically Important” products. The judicious use of antibiotics. tetracyclines (primarily oxytetracycline and To listen to the full discussion, you may chlortetracycline) make up approximately access the recording at the animal care re70% of the total antibiotics sold for use in source website (http://animalscience.unl. food animals. Approximately 95% of the edu/animal-care-resources). This and past antibiotics sold for food animal use in the webinars and presentation handouts can all United States are labeled for use in feed or be accessed here. water.

For More Information Public Perception For more information about upcoming Another change around the antibiotic Animal Care Wednesday Webinars, please discussion is the influence social media and contact Heidi Carroll (605.688.6623). For marketing campaigns have had on driving questions regarding antibiotic resistance public perception. The drivers of change and stewardship, please contact Dr. Michael in food animal antimicrobial use were disApley (mapley@vet.k-state.edu). cussed in three categories 1) Legislation, Animal Care Wednesday Webinars are 2) Regulation, and 3) “Retailation”. Exthe first Wednesday of the month (unless amples of legislation included the California on or near a holiday) at 11:00 am CST. To Senate Bill 27 that removed all over-thejoin webinars, log in to the Zoom Meetcounter sales of antibiotics and stated that ing (https://nebraskaextension.zoom. no antibiotic could be used for prevention purposes, and the Animal Drug User Fee us/j/950423108) a few minutes prior to the start of the webinar.

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Understanding Disease Outcomes Antibiotic stewardship starts with understanding how anti- Figure 1. Courtesy of Dr. Michael Apley, 2017

Maximum farm bill payments for wheat in 2017

By NDSU Extension Service All North Dakota wheat base acres enrolled in the Agricultural Risk Coverage – County (ARC-CO) program should receive the maximum allowed payment rate in late 2017 for the 2016 year.

The payment rate per base acre should range from $21.44 in Williams County to $42.21 in Traill County. Payments are applied to only 85 percent of base acres, therefore the effective rate averaged over all wheat base acres would range from $18.22 in Williams County to $35.88 in Traill County.

“The payments are not official because the 2016 national marketing year average wheat price and county average yields are not final,” says Andy Swenson, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service farm management specialist. “However, we are nine months into the marketing year with an estimated wheat price of $3.85 per bushel, and the National Agricultural Statistics Service has reported spring wheat yields for 36 of the 53 North Dakota counties.”

In all instances, the payments would be capped at the maximum allowed. The maximum payment rate is 10 percent of the county’s benchmark revenue. The benchmark revenue is the product of the Olympic averages of the previous five years of county yields and national marketing year prices.

Under the farm bill, producers could choose the ARC program or the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program for each crop on a farm. About one-fourth of North Dakota’s 9.6 million wheat base acres are enrolled in the PLC program instead of the ARC program.

Wheat base acres enrolled in PLC will receive very strong payments because the projected 2016 national marketing year average price of $3.85 per bushel is much less than the wheat reference price of $5.50 and would trigger a $1.65-perbushel PLC payment rate.

For example, the PLC payment calculation for a farm with 100 acres of wheat base and a 40 bushel PLC payment yield would be $5,610 ($1.65 payment rate estimate x 40 bushel payment yield x 85 percent x 100 base acres).

Actual ARC-CO and PLC payments probably will be reduced slightly because of sequestration. The Budget Control Act of 2011 required the U.S. Department of Agriculture to reduce payments by 6.8 percent the past two years, and a similar sequestration is likely this year.

Overall, Swenson expects farm bill payments of nearly $350 million on North Dakota wheat base acres, after an assumed 7 percent payment reduction due to sequestration.

These payments, based on the 2016 crop year, will be made sometime after October 1, 2017.

Unlike wheat, producers should not expect ARC-CO payments on corn and soybean base acres. Record yields of those crops will provide revenue in excess of the ARC-CO revenue guarantee in nearly every county.

Producers can use the 2016 ARC-PLC Calculator at https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/farmmanagement/tools to estimate farm bill payments.

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Georgia Organics on our 200 Organic Farms campaign to double the number of organic farms by 2020. His relationship with Sonny Perdue no doubt will be influential on a number of fronts, including organic agriculture.”

Organic food sales in the United States now total around $40 billion annually, and account for around five percent of total food sales in this country. According to the Organic Trade Association’s 2016 U.S. Organic Industry Survey, total organic food sales in 2015 were $39.7 billion, up 11 percent from the previous year. This spring OTA will be releasing its 2017 industry survey, which will look at the U.S. organic market in 2016.

The Nielsen data comes from 100,000 participating households in the 48 contiguous states that are geographically and demographically diverse to represent the national population. Participating households record with a home scanner all food purchases for in-home consumption from any retail outlet, including organic items. Participants scan the Universal Product Codes (the bar codes that cashiers scan at the supermarket) to track their purchases. Nielsen has been tracking food purchases with its home scanner household panel since 2002. *According to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau statistics

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Montana State University agriculture professor Luther Talbert, right, works with students at the Post Farm experiment station in Bozeman. MSU photo by Kelly Gorham.

Montana State University Professor of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology Luther Talbert was recently named the Crop Science Society of America’s 2016 fellow, which is the highest recognition the society bestows.

To receive the recognition, members of the Crop Science Society of America nominate worthy colleagues based on their professional achievements and meritorious service. Only three percent of the society’s active and emeritus members have been elected fellow.

“Throughout his career, Luther has made tremendous contributions to the fields of crop science and plant genetics that have made a multi-million dollar difference in Montana agriculture,” said John Sherwood, department head of the MSU College of Agriculture’s Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology. “As a teacher, scientist and colleague, he’s highly deserving of one of the top awards in the plant science community. We’re proud to congratulate him on this unique honor.”

The annual awards are presented for outstanding contributions to agronomy through education, national and international service and research. The award was announced at the society’s annual meeting, held in November in Phoenix, Arizona.

“Though my name is on the award, it is really an honor directed to all the students and staff that have worked on the spring wheat breeding program over the years,” said Talbert. “It also recognizes all of our great supporters on campus and at the research centers around Montana.”

Talbert’s work in the MSU spring wheat breeding programs has resulted in new spring wheat varieties for Montana grain farmers that are specifically adapted to Montana growing conditions. Many varieties are resistant to current and emerging diseases and pests that threaten Montana’s agricultural community. In addition, MSU’s wheat breeding programs through the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station have made a $500 million impact in $1 billion of wheat sold by Montana farmers in 2016, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.

According to the USDA, Montana producers planted 2.3 million acres of spring wheat for harvest in 2016, of which 18.8 percent was the MAES-developed Vida, a hard, red spring wheat, which Talbert developed. This is the sixth year in a row

that Vida has been the state’s leading spring wheat variety planted, according to the Montana field office of the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The field office also confirmed that Montana is the second-largest spring wheat producer in the country.

Talbert said MSU breeding specialists continue to work closely with the state’s producers to determine, and then meet, their needs for high-yielding, high-protein, pest-resistant varieties that are adapted to Montana’s climate.

Talbert received bachelor’s and master’s degrees from North Carolina State University and a doctorate from the University of Wisconsin. He is responsible for the development of hard red spring wheat cultivars that have been widely grown throughout Montana. His genetics research program focuses on traits important in the cultivar development, including traits associated with reliable grain yield under dryland production and traits associated with resistance to endemic insects.

Talbert has published over 100 articles in peer-reviewed journals and served as technical editor and associate editor for the journal Crop Science. Since 1988, he has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in plant breeding, genetics and introductory biology and has provided training for graduate students.

For more information on the 2016 awards, including award descriptions, visit www.crops.org/awards/view or contact Sara Uttech, senior manager-governance and membership, at (608) 268-4948 or suttech@ sciencesocieties.org.

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The new calendar encourages all of the activities that can be done in a season, so none go forgotten and are accomplished when the problem is most manageable.

The spring segment focuses on getting ahead of weeds by controlling them when they are seedlings, before they have a chance to begin seed production. Pasture and hay field maintenance includes fences, weed control, soil testing, and equipment.

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There are also suggestions for later in the spring season.

Tree and shrub pruning are tasks that often get left until there is a problem with their health but really should be taken care of annually. Garden perennials have yearly tasks to maintain good health, and winter protection is an annual must. Edible gardens often start with seeds but also involve purchasing and transplanting seedlings, if you don’t start your own indoors, and the lawn around a home has yearround maintenance.

After all the garden tasks have been taken care of, there are always family interest items that can add to the fun of the coming season, such as bird feeders, planting containers for the front entrance or for the back yard entertainment areas, and a suggestion not to forget to share from your garden tops the magazine insert.

For magazine subscribers, the list is on pages 14–15.

For those who do not subscribe, it can be found online at bit.ly/wyospringseason. These pages can be pulled out of the magazine and hung in a garden shed, the barn, or even prominently on the refrigerator. Subscription information for the Barnyards & Backyards magazine is here: bit.ly/ banbsubscribe. The section in each magazine will be updated for the upcoming season; the first one is centered on spring activities.

We hope you enjoy the tips and find them useful as Wyoming moves through the seasons.

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They learned how the North Dakota legislative system works and gained leadership skills.

Activities the youth participated in included workshops on parliamentary procedure, how our perceptions impact our actions and how to set SMART (specific, measurable, agreed-upon, realistic, time-based) goals.

The 4-H’ers also interacted with a community-based scenario game and listened to a panel of state legislators discussing their role as senators and representatives in North Dakota. In addition, North Dakota State University history professor Tom Isern spoke to the youth about the history of farming in North Dakota.

The youth also spent a day at the North Dakota Capitol. They observed committee meetings, toured the Capitol, met with their local representatives and senators, and viewed the Senate or House in session.

“Fly Into Citizenship in Action” was the theme for this year’s 4-H Citizenship in Action program. Following that theme, 4-H’ers placed a paper airplane highlighting the impacts of 4-H in North Dakota on the desk of each legislator.

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OSU bighorn sheep research sheds light on disease

By Chris Branam, Oregon State University Extension With their ability to climb steep rocky mountain areas, California bighorn sheep live in some of the most rugged environments Oregon has to offer.

No matter how high they go, the wild sheep can’t elude Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae – the bacteria now widely thought to be primarily responsible for fatal infectious pneumonia in bighorns. Respiratory disease has killed numerous wild sheep in Oregon and other Western states over the past few decades and is considered the largest risk to wild sheep populations, according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW).

Once a herd is infected, an all-age die-off can occur, and the disease remains chronic in the population.

Now, Oregon State University (OSU) researchers are studying several aspects of the California bighorn sheep herd in the state – including movement, habitat use and survival – to gain insight into the animal’s risk for contracting the killer strain known as M. ovi (pronounced m-ovee). The disease spreads through contact between domestic sheep flocks and bighorn sheep, or from bighorn to bighorn.

Oregon is home to about 3,700 California bighorn sheep in 32 different herds in central and southeast Oregon. ODFW traditionally captures and relocates California bighorn sheep around the state each year to improve genetic diversity and restore this rare species to its historic range in Oregon. But these relocation efforts are on hold this year (http://www.dfw. state.or.us/news/2017/02_feb/022417b.asp) while wildlife managers learn more about M. ovi, partly through the work being done at OSU. Often, the first contact with a particular strain of pneumonia kills bighorn of all ages, according to OSU wildlife biologist Clint Epps (http://fw.oregonstate.edu/content/clinton-epps).

Some adults survive, but then as the infection persists their lambs die every year. A bighorn herd might not recover for decades.

Wildlife managers strive to keep wild and domestic sheep and goats separate to avoid transmission of the disease.

“There is a high-stakes need to understand where the pathogen is likely to enter a bighorn population and where it’s likely move after that,” Epps said. “In the past few years, wildlife agencies in the West have made decisions to remove certain individual animals, or all individuals in the herd, to prevent the spread of disease.”

A die-off of the bighorn sheep herd in the Lower Owhyee River Canyon in 2015-16 raised concerns about how M. ovi is impacting Oregon’s wild sheep populations. Also, that year the Nevada Department of Wildlife made the difficult choice to euthanize an entire herd of sick bighorn sheep just south of Oregon’s border to stop the spread of M. ovi to neighboring populations.

In 2011, ODFW had to kill five of the 20 bighorn sheep reintroduced to the John Day Fossil Beds after they wandered into an area where they could have been exposed to a domestic sheep farm.

“There’s been a tremendous amount of effort to increase these bighorn populations, and our goal is to provide better information when they make those decisions,” Epps said.

ODFW wildlife biologists and veterinarians have sampled and collared more than 120 California bighorn sheep in the past two years. Recent samples from those captured bighorn sheep, some of which were tested at OSU’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, will provide extensive information on diseases and animal health, including determining whether the strain that eliminated the Nevada herd has spread to Oregon’s bighorn sheep.

Robert Spaan, an OSU doctoral student, travels to southeastern Oregon from April to August to study the California bighorn sheep herds, which each typically number between 30 and 150 individuals. He tracks the bighorn sheep that have been fitted with GPS collars by ODFW and records birth and death data.

“We’re able to respond to mortalities, and we are able to determine cause of death in most cases,” Spaan said. “We managed to detect a die-off of lambs in one population last year, the only one where we saw active M. ovi infection.”

Disease was one of the factors when bighorn sheep died off in Oregon in 1940s, along with unregulated hunting. But sport hunters have since been instrumental in restoring bighorn sheep in Oregon. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s annual auction and raffle of special bighorn sheep tags have generated thousands of dollars for their management and for research.

Among the funders of the study are the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Oregon Foundation for North American Wild Sheep.

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The team focused on a group of tiny “The fungi from polluted plots had organisms with a disproportionately large evolved,” said Frey. “They weren’t deimpact on the ecosystem: soil fungi. rockwellscales.com composing as much plant material as the “They are the recyclers of the ecosyssame species collected from a less polluted tem – the primary decomposers of wood, area. Something about the organism had changed in a fundamental way.”

Some species of fungi were more sensitive than others – particularly a species called Irpex, which decomposed up to 44 percent less plant material after being polluted long-term. This fungus is from a subset of fungi that decompose wood. ® “Only a small subset of fungi can actually decompose wood,” noted Frey.

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MSU program encourages consumption of MSU-grown meat, local products

Thanks in large part to Montana State University’s local food purchasing program known as Farm to Campus, the university now buys more than 20 percent of its food products locally, according to university officials.

In fiscal year 2016, MSU’s Farm to Campus purchases totaled more than $1.5 million, or 22.4 percent of the university’s total food purchases, according to Kara Landolfi, Farm to Campus coordinator. That percentage is expected to increase by the end of fiscal year 2017, she added.

One of the program’s most recent examples of investing in local food is the purchase of 30 lambs both raised and finished for slaughter by the MSU College of Agriculture’s Department of Animal and Range Sciences. In March, MSU Culinary Services – which houses the university’s Farm to Campus program – partnered with the department to purchase the animals. The meat, which was processed at Pioneer Meats in Big Timber, is likely to be used by the end of the semester, Landolfi said. Culinary Services serves food in MSU’s dining halls and Strand Union Building retail operations, as well as through University Catering and concessions. MSU Farm to Campus was formerly known as Montana Made.

“As the largest university food service operator in the state of Montana, MSU Culinary Services is in a unique position to leverage their buying volumes with local producers to provide them with reliable demand for their products,” Landolfi said.

The recent partnership between Culinary Services and the Department of Animal and Range Sciences blossomed from an initial collaboration with MSU’s Steer-A-Year program, according to Landolfi. Through

Steer-A-Year, last fall Culinary Services purchased and served meat from nine steers that MSU students had raised. Landolfi said that she expects Culinary Services to purchase approximately 30 Steer-A-Year program steers this summer, and all of that beef is estimated to be consumed within the fall semester.

Tom Murphy, assistant professor of sheep production in the Department of Animal and Range Sciences, said that the partnership and future efforts to incorporate universitygrown and finished lamb onto dining hall menus is a “great opportunity to introduce students and the MSU community to American lamb while stressing the importance of a well-balanced meal.”

Providing food for MSU students to consume is satisfying for the students and researchers who raise the animals, as well, added Patrick Hatfield, head of the Department of Animal and Range Sciences.

Rich Huffman, director of MSU Culinary Services, said that Culinary Services is pleased to support MSU’s land-grant mission of “focusing on the teaching of practical agriculture.

“We do this by collaborating with local producers, ranchers and farmers, and by supporting students and future producers from our College of Agriculture,” he said.

Huffman said that while the MSU Farm to Campus program is working internally to source the most local meat possible, the program couldn’t do it without the assistance of Montana’s local meat processors.

“Most rewarding is developing relationships with our local partners, and really understanding and sincerely appreciating what it takes to bring our food from farm to campus,” Huffman said.

CONSIGNMENTS Ag Shield 12-52-3 roller..............................................................$50,000 Versatile 575 tractor with 650 hours..........................................$300,000 Versatile 400 tractor, powershift................................................$150,000 Case IH 2188 combine, 1015 pickup header...............................$42,500 Massey-Ferguson 8570 combine, 24-ft. header, pickup header..$39,000 John Deere 7700 combine.............................................................$7500 White 9720 combine with 30-ft. auger header.............................$10,000 New Holland 94C 42-ft. double sickle pickup reel.......................$34,500 New Holland 971 header with Rake-Up pickup attachment..........$6000 MacDon 9352i with 972 header..................................................$45,000 New Holland H8080 swather, 419 and 30-ft. header.................$100,000 Spra-Coupe 4640 with 60-ft. booms...........................................$39,000 Spra-Coupe 4440 with 80-ft. boom.............................................$47,000 Bourgault 950 sprayer, 100-ft. boom, 1000 gallon tank.................$8000 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, 120-ft. booms.............$8000 Hardi SM50 pickup sprayer............................................................$2500 Case 800 70-ft. x 12” spacing air drill..........................................$80,000 Morris Maxum 49-ft. air seeder, 10” spacing, double shoot, 7300 tow behind tank..............................................................................$19,500 Great Plains 293 45-ft. air seeder with 12” spacing....................$13,000 Great Plains 283-62 air seeder, 45-ft. x 10” spacing......................$9000 Melroe 36-ft., 12” spacing drills......................................................$4500 Bourgault 7200 harrow, 5/8” tines...............................................$52,000 Oliver 271 24-ft. disc......................................................................$5900 Renn 505 chisel plow......................................................................$5000 Gysler 28-ft. duckfoot.....................................................................$2500 Case IH RBX562 round baler, twine/net.........................................$8900 New Holland 664 round baler, twine only.......................................$7500 Gehl 800 chopper...........................................................................$4200 1996 Eagle tandem dually pintle hitch flatbed, 6-ft. beavertail.......$6000 Buhler C8080 rear blade, 3 way hydraulic.....................................$1500 DCT car trailer, new deck...............................................................$1500 House 3-pt. dirt scoop......................................................................$400

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Thanks in large part to MSU’s local food purchasing program known as Farm to Campus, the university now buys more than 20 percent of its food products locally, according to university officials. One of the program’s most recent examples of investing in local food is the purchase of 30 lambs both raised and finished for slaughter by the MSU College of Agriculture’s Department of Animal and Range Sciences. MSU photo by Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez

Lost Sock Memorial Day

Date When Celebrated: Always May 9th Lost Sock Memorial Day recognizes your drawer full of unmatched socks. Each unmatched sock represents a missing sock.

We never throw away our unmatched socks.

After all, it may show up someday.

On Lost Sock Memorial Day, we suggest you spend a little time (as little as possible) searching for those missing socks. After a (very) brief search, and in good “Memorial” spirit, spend a minute reflecting upon how warm and comforting the missing socks

were on your stinky toes.

Then, by all means, get on with your life.

We encourage you to use this special day, to toss out all of your unmatched socks.

Let’s face it, you’re never gonna find the missing one.

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Billings, Montana Big Timber, Montana

• BUY

Call Jim at 406-690-0737

• SELL • RENT

2005 Bobcat S130 Skidsteer Only 1650 hours, Installing new wheels and tires, 1300/2600 lb. lift capacity. Good tight machine!............................$17,900

1989 Cat EL200B Excavator REALLY GOOD MACHINE! Good undercarriage, PSM hydraulic thumb, excellent HD bucket, Cat motor, tight and strong!...... . ...............................................................................$34,500

2005 Cat TH560B Telehandler 3400 hours, 10,000 lb. capacity, 45-ft. reach, front stabilizers.

Very good machine!...............................................$58,000

2010 Cat 226B3 Skidsteer Only 1380 hours, good tires, 1500/3000 lb. lift capacity. Good tight machine!.........................................................$23,500

2006 Gehl DL10L-55 Forklift Only 892 original hours! Just Like New! 10,000 lb/55-ft., forks and manbasket. Remote control to operate machine from the basket!....................................................................$69,000

2006 Genie 2668RT Scissor Lift Only 1700 hours, 4x4, diesel, 26-ft. platform height. Really good machine!.................................................................$17,500

2010 & 2011 Deere 320D Skidsteer Loaders 1300, 1400 and 1600 hours, cushion type no flat tires, cab with air conditioning, standard and high flow hydraulics. Good Clean Machines! (3 machines).......$26,000 to $28,000

2004 Cat CS433E smooth drum roller 2007 SkyTrak 6036 Telescopic Forklift

Only 1400 hours, 66” smooth drum, set up for gravel or asphalt.

Very nice condition!..............................................$47,000

4x4, 6000 lb/36-ft., only 2900 hours! Foam-filled tires too! Very nice and clean machine!........................................$33,333

2005 Cat TH460B Telescopic Forklift 1995 Case 1845C Skidsteer Great durable machine, one owner unit, very rare hydraulic quick coupler bucket!.......................................................$10,450

Skidsteer Buckets, Hay Spears & Grapples

66” buckets.................................................................. $500 84” high capacity bucket.......................................... $1000 Heavy Duty Hay Spears.............................................. $500

2009 Cat 420E Backhoe Only 3050 hours, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, cab with AC, auxiliary hydraulics. Nice clean unit!.........................................$54,000

2007 John Deere 310SJ Backhoe

4x4, 9000 lb/45-ft., only 2100 hours, good tires, front stabilizers.. 4x4, Extend-a-hoe, cab with air conditioning, only 3300 hours! ...............................................................................$55,000 Very nice backhoe..................................................$49,000

2007 John Deere 310SJ Backhoe 4x4, Extend-a-hoe, cab with air conditioning, only 2200 hours!

Seat mounted controls! Very nice backhoe............$57,500

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LAST MONTH’S NEW ITEMS

Moto-Ski 400 TS snowmobile. Tag #DealL0417.

John Deere 9450 30-ft set of drills, 10” spacing, steel packers. Tag #ANF0417.... ..............................................................................................................$6500 Massey 35 25-ft. pull type windrower. Tag #Hug0417.................................$2500 NEW!! Wessex 4x6 pasture harrows. Tag #Hug0417..............................$170 ea.

Farmhand 228 loader off John Deere 4010. Tag #ANF0417......................$3500 1984 Sun Craft 26-ft. motor home, Chevrolet 454 engine and running gear, sleeps 8, kitchen, Onan generator. Tag #JimP0417.........................................$8500 John Deere 840 loader. Like new, off John Deere 8100. Tag #ClintonB0417........ ...........................................................................................................$14,000 10-yard scraper. Tag #GlacierCol0417.........................................................$6500 John Deere 4630 2WD, 1000 PTO, duals, 7200 hr. Tag #LarryS0417.....$15,000 New!! Ezee-On trailer type post pounder with engine drive. Tag #Hug0417.......... ............................................................................................Preseason Price New!! Spike tooth harrow. Tag #Hug0417......................................................$350 New Tebben 10-ft. 3-point mower. Tag #Hug0417.....................Preseason Price New!! Danuser skid steer mounted hammer. Tag #Hug0417...Preseason Price 1000 gallon fuel tank, with electyric pump. Tag #LarryS0417......................$1500 1000 gallon fuel tank. Tag #LarryS0417........................................................$750 Smithy lathe. Tag #Ruth0417......................................................................$1700 Wesco 1310 10”x70-ft. swing away grain, hydraulic drive. Tag #Ruth0417..$3500 Westfield 8”x50-ft. PTO auger. Tag #Ruth0417...........................................$1700 1948 Dodge grain truck, Knapheide box. Tag #Ruth0417...........................$1900 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer with 120-ft. single boom, 1500 gallon main tank, inductor tank, 500 gallon auxiliary tank and wash tank, windscreens and double nozzles. Tag #Ruth0417.....................................................................$15,000 Michigan 290 scraper with 18-yard can, Cummins 855 engine with only 1391 hours on unit. Clark drivetrain, Allison automatic. Tag #DaveG0417..$35,000 (2) 22-ft. tip-tops for Knapheide box. Tag #StanW0417...........................$500 ea.

International feed grinder, complete with PTO. Tag #Neal0417...................$400 2014 John Deere 9510 4WD tractor, 1000 PTO. Tag #Ralph0417.

2014 John Deere 9770S combine with header. Tag #Ralph0417.

1994 Top Kick truck with 18-ft. van box, 6-speed trans. Tag #D&B0417.....$8000 1991 Ford F700 truck with 24-ft. van body with tail lift, 427 gas engine, new radiator, 247,727 miles. Tag #D&B0417................................................$6000 1987 Ford F250 pickup with bed, parts pickup, new exhaust system, engine runs, transmission work done. Tag #D&B0417.

Squeeze chute, good shape. #D&B0417.....................................................$1750 20-ft. 4-horse bumper pull trailer. Tag #D&B0417........................................$6000 12x60-ft. trailer frame. Tag #D&B0417.

30-gallon stock tank. Tag #D&B0417 ..............................................................$50 Pickup rack. Tag #D&B0417...........................................................................$275 Moormans pig feeder. Tag #D&B0417..........................................................$150 Partial pig feeder. Tag #D&B0417..................................................................$150 International 656 gas tractor, 540 PTO, no 3-point, 741 loader, 5302 hours, needs seat. Tag #D&B0417...................................................................$5000 Ford 9N 3-point, 540 PTO, gas engine. Tag #D&B0417..............................$1500 Round bale feeders. Tag #D&B0417..............................................................$300 1989 Ford truck with 12-ft. van body, 7169 miles. Tag #D&B0417...............$4000 6-ft. 3-point hitch plow. Tag #D&B0417..........................................................$750 Pickup rack. Tag #D&B0417...........................................................................$350 Farmhand small bale clamp. Tag #D&B0417..............................................$1750 White pickup tool box. Tag #D&B0417..........................................................$150 L-shaped, 150 gallon fuel tank. Tag #D&B0417.............................................$150 2-500 gallon round fuel tanks. Tag # #D&B0417......................................$500 ea.

Fuel stand for 500 gallon tank. Tag #D&B0417..............................................$100 John Deere 10-ft. pull type plow. Tag #D&B0417........................................... Call New Holland 426 small square baler with quarter turn bale chute. Makes 16x18 bales. Tag #D&B0417............................................................................... Call Winkel portable 12-ft. chute. Tag #D&B0417...............................................$1800 International 160 truck with 14-ft. box and hoist. Tag #D&B0417...............$1000 International L160 truck with 16-ft. box and hoist, 4&2 speed transmission. Tag # #D&B0417..........................................................................................$1000 Chevrolet 60 truck with box and cattle rack, 4&2 speed transmission, 68,290 miles. Tag #D&B0417............................................................................$2000 Series 16 truck with 14-ft. box and hoist. Tag #D&B0417............................$1500 1984 GMC truck without tail gate, gas engine, 5 speed transmission, 24-ft. van body. Tag # #D&B0417..........................................................................$8000 New Holland 910 swather with 14-ft. header,gear drive. Tag #D&B0417....$3500 John Deere 896A side delivery rake. Tag #D&B0417.................................$1000 New Holland 910 swather with 14-ft. header, gear drive. Tag #D&B0417...... Call New Holland 1048 2-wide bale wagon, 90 bale capacity.Tag #D&B0417...$12,000 40-acres of hay ground for sale, near Great Falls, Montana. Tag #D&B0417.

1987 GMC truck with 427 gas engine, 24-ft. van body with tail lift. Tag #D&B0417.

1989 Ford with 12-ft. van body, 4-speed overdrive. Tag #D&B0417............$4000 1-ton box off Chevrolet pickup. Tag #D&B0417............................................$1000 1992 Kenworth truck, day cab, 20-ft. ITB box with hoist, ShurLok tarp, pink and white, 588,000 miles. Tag #JackW0417.............................................$35,000 John Deere 610 30-ft. plow with Degelman harrows, 11/4” shanks. Tag #JackW0417.........................................................................................$4500 John Deere 8630 4WD tractor with 20.8x34 tires, 1000 PTO, 3 remotes, motor in good shape. Tag #JackW0417........................................................$14,000 2- 6-ft. spike tooth harrow with drawbar. Tag #JackW0417......................$125 ea.

John Deere 5020 tractor with 24.5x32 rear tires, SN 5010 32T 1801. Tag #JackW0417..........................................................................................$4500 Minn-Kota high lift rock picker, hydraulic drive. Tag #JackW0417...............$1500 1500 gallon fertilizer cart. Tag # #JackW0417.............................................$3500 John Deere LZB 32-ft. of drills, 4 8-ft. with fertilizer boxes, hitch. Tag #JackW0417.........................................................................................$1000 2-John Deere 628 28-ft. plow, Noble mounted harrow. Tag #JackW0417.....$600 John Deere 10” spacing drill with fertilizer. Tag #JackW0417.

Noble M 24-ft. of V-blades, 3 – 8-ft. Tag #JackW0417.................................$1500 Renn 32-ft. plow with Flexi-Coil mounted harrow with 11/4” shanks. Tag #JackW0417.........................................................................................$4500 John Deere 1610 42-ft. plow, 11/4” shanks with Degelman mounted harrows. Tag #JackW0417.........................................................................................$7500 Cat D7 for parts. Tag #JackW0417.

5500-7500 bushel bins. Tag #JackW0417....................................................... Call Valmar 320 Fargo spreader mounted on 54 harrow cart, good shape. Tag #JackW0417..........................................................................................$5000 2-John Deere LZB 10” spacing drills with steel packers. Tag #JackW0417...$1000 John Deerre 5010 tractor with 1000 PTO, 2 sets of remotes. Tag #JackW0417.... ..............................................................................................................$7000 John Deere 16-ft. plow. Tag #JackW0417...................................................$1500 Model 75 45-ft. coil packer. Tag #JackW0417...........................................$10,000 18-ft. drawbar spike tooth harrow. Tag #JackW0417......................................$600 4- 6-ft. mounted harrow. Tag #JackW0417...............................................$100 ea.

Degelman 6-ft. harrow. Tag #JackW0417......................................................$160 3-John Deere LZB 8-ft. 12” spacing drills. Tag #JackW0417........................$900 4–12-ft. 10” spacing drills with steel packers, manual lift. Tag #JackW0417..$1000 Flexi-Coil 5000 52-ft. 9” spacing air drill with 2320 tow behind air cart, updated loading auger. Tag #JackW0417.........................................................$27,000 Flexi-Coil 65 80-ft. pull type sprayer with single nozzle, 1000 gallon tank, windscreens. Tag #JackW0417.....................................................................$5000 1972 Ford F900 dump with with 10-yard. Tag #JackW0417........................$6500 Case IH 1010 straight cut header. Tag #JackW0417...................................$6000 International W9 tractor, 540 PTO, gas, Koyker loader, great auger tractor. Tag #JackW0417.........................................................................................$3500

International hydro, 3-point, PTO. Tag #JackW0417...............................$10,000 1993 Versatile 876 (blue) tractor, 20.8x38 duals, weights, manual transmission, only 2438 hours, tractor is immaculate. Tag #JackW0417..................$45,000 Versatile 800 tractor with 18.4x38 tires, (2 new tires), manual transmission, 5953 hours. Tag #JackW0417............................................................$10,000 Tulsa 12-ft. flat bed with tail roll and winch. Tag #JackW0417.......................$750 14-ft. truck body. Tag #JackW0417.................................................................. Call Summers sprayer for parts. Tag #JackW0417...............................................$300 Mineral feeder. Tag #JackW0417...................................................................$100 Booms for Summers sprayer. Tag #JackW0417.............................................$100 3-Spike tooth harrows. Tag #JackW0417.................................................$125 ea.

Noble harrows. Tag #JackW0417.

18.4x26 tires, 24.5x32 lug tires, 18.4x38 tires. Tag #JackW0417............$600 ea.

Case IH 1680 combine, 30.5x32 tires, feeder chain is good. Tag #JackW0417..... ...........................................................................................................$15,000 1984 Ford F900 grain truck with 18-ft. box and hoist, ShurLok tarp, almost new tires, and real nice box. Tag #JackW0417..........................................$15,000 1987 Holiday Rambler 35-ft. RV, sleeps 6, has new awning, 70,000 miles. Tag #JackW0417.......................................................................................$12,000 1984 1-ton service pickup, 200 gallon fuel tank, 2WD, 4-speed manual transmission, 103,000 miles. Tag #JackW0417..................................................$4000 John Deere 506 rotary mower, 3-point. Tag #JackW0417............................$450 Ford 8N tractor with 3-point, 540 PTO, Wagner loader. Tag #JackW0417...$1700 Ford 8N tractor with 3-point, 540 PTO, Dearborn loader. The motor is shot. Tag #JackW0417...........................................................................................$600 John Deere 5010 tractor, SN 50103T3340, 2 sets of remotes, 18.4x38 duals.

Tag #JackW0417...................................................................................$4500 GMC 7000 truck with 1500 gallon tank, 16-ft. flatbed, 5-speed manual, 114,363 miles. Tag #JackW0417.........................................................................$7000 Ford LN700 truck, red and white, 18-ft. box and hoist, ShurLok tarp, 5&2 speed transmission, 88,354 miles, nice, nice truck. Tag #JackW0417..........$11,000 2-1500 gallon storage tanks. Tag #JackW0417.............................................. Call Summers 60-ft. sprayer mounted on pickup. Sprayer has triple nozzles, 8 hp Honda motor. Tag #JackW0417................................................................ Call 1965 Ford F250 FWD pickup with 4 speed manual transmission. Tag #JackW0417..........................................................................................$1500 1952 rockpicking truck with 12-ft. box and hoist. Tag #JackW0417..............$1500 1994 Dodge 3/4-ton pickup with Cummins diesel, Laramie SLT, 5 speed manual transmission, 270,000 miles. Tag #JackW0417.....................................$4500 1970 Ford LN600 truck with 18-ft. box and hoist, ShurLok tarp, 4&2 speed, 83,500 miles. Tag #JackW0417.............................................................$9500 Feterl 7”x27-ft. grain auger with Wisconsin engine. Tag #JackW0417...........$950 John Deere 410 tractor/loader/backhoe, 5238 hours. Tag #JackW0417........ Call 1976 Chevrolet C65 grain truck, 20-ft. box, Allison automatic transmission, drill fill, hydraulic lift tag, roll tarp. Tag #RodC0417...................................$12,500 John Deere 4755 2WD tractor, 1000 PTO, no 3-point, 7278 hours. Tag #RodC0417........................................................................................$35,000 Hesston 6400 swather with 12-ft. auger header. Tag #BenD0417..............$5500 Case 530 tractor/loader/backhoe. Tag #BenD0417.....................................$7000 Belarus 822 FWD tractor, 81 PTO hp, 690 Leon loader, 3-point, 540 PTO, 5021 hours. Tag #BenD0417.......................................................................$10,000 2013 Magnum 260 MFD tractor, 3-point, duals, low hours. Tag #RogerW0417..... .........................................................................................................$115,000 Flexi-Coil 820 50-ft. plow, knock-on sweeps and mounted harrow. Tag #RogW0417.

Hydraulic kit for grain cart. Tag #RoyB0417.................................................$2000 2016 PJ 22-ft. deckover trailer with Munster ramps. Tag #RoyB0417..........$6100 2011 Supreme 1200T vertical mixer, monitor, 2 side doors and rear commodity door, light kit, tandem axle, rubber extension, Digistar scale, nice big mixer.

Tag #PostEq0417...............................................................................$48,000 Supreme 900T mixer, new augers, knives and liners, 1000 TPM PTO, 2 speed gear box, Digistar scale head, nice rebuilt wagon. Tag #PostEq0417..$47,000

MOWERS & MISC. HAY TOOLS

PJ Trailers For Sale Call HUGGY BEAR

9-ft. side-delivery rake. Tag #BobC0616........................................................$950 NEW H&S 1460 14-ft. wheel rake. Tag #Hug0316.....................Preseason Price Woods 6-ft. 3-point rotary mower. Tag #BrokenP90117................................$650 New!! H&S 1460 16 wheel rake. Tag #Hug0616......................................$19,500

AIR SEEDERS & DRILLS

1995 Concord 4012 40-ft. air seeder, 12” spacing with 3400 air cart, 5” carbide tips, good condition. Tag #RonH0317.................................................$29,000 John Deere 9450 drills, 12” spacing, fertilizer, steel packers, transport. Tag #ANF0516..........................................................................................$14,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. air drill, 91/2” spacing, double shoot, 1720 tow behind tank.

Tag #ArtH0516...................................................................................$45,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 60-ft. air seeder, 12” spacing, 3450 tow behind tank, variable rate, double shoot. Tag #ArtH0516.....................................................$49,000 Flexi-Coil 5712 57-ft. air seeder, 12” spacing, 2320 tow behind cart. Tag #HarveyK0416............................................................................................. $28,000 2) International 7100 14-ft. drills, 10” spacing. Tag #BKuka0116 Hay Buster 40-ft. no-till drill, 12” spacing. Tag #Russ0514.......................$15,000 Flexi-Coil 39-ft. air seeder, 9” spacing, single shoot, steel packers, 2320 tow behind air tank. Tag #JoshB0217............................................................. $25,000 42-ft. Versatile 2000 drills on transport hitch, 12” spacing. Packers have been recapped. Tag #GaryS0217..................................................................$6500 2006 New Holland 57-ft. air seeder with 430 tow behind cart, single shoot. Tag #Rog0217..........................................................................................$65,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 2320 tow between tank. Field ready.

Tag #BirchCreek0516........................................................................$38,000

EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS AVAILABLE

• Supreme Mixers, new and used • Ezee-On post drivers.

• Ezee-On air seeders with special discounts.

• Keho and Edwards aeration equipment.

• Many more products can be obtained.

• Call me for your parts needs for any make.

TRUCKS

1998 Freightliner FL80 truck with 6-bale mover, manual 10 speed transmission, 104,520 miles. Tag #BrokenP0117.....................................................$65,000 1989 GMC 7000 gravel truck, 5 speed/2speed, 47,116 miles. Tag #BrokenP0117..............................................................................................$8500 1997 Ford F800 service truck, 8.3 Cummins, 9 speed, air brakes, 5000 lb crane, 246,000 miles. Tag #JasonA0916........................................................ $15,000 1975 International 4200 Dynastar truck with 3000 gallon water tank mounted on truck. Tag #BrokenP0117.................................................................$9500 1969 Ford F600 grain truck, 15-ft. box. Tag #Russ0516..............................$3500 Mayflower truck, 30-ft. van body. Tag #LarryK1116 1974 GMC truck with 18-ft. Knapheid box, 366 engine, 5-speed, single axle, 1100-20 tires, good shape, 34,000 miles. Tag #HarveyK0217..............$8000 1983 International 1724 2-ton truck with 18-ft. flatbed with tailgate hoist. Tag #BrokenP0117......................................................................................$5500 2002 Sterling truck with Cummins engine, 300,000 miles, less crane. Tag #Dillon1216..............................................................................................$13,000

NEW ITEM

2-John Deere 9450 12-ft. 12” spacing drills, fertilizer box, one has a grass seeder. Tag #0517...................................................................................$2500 ea.

BACKHOES, LOADERS, SKID STEERS GRADERS, CRAWLERS & EXCAVATORS

New Wacker Neuson skid steer loader and other construction equipment available.

Cat D6 9U crawler, 12-ft. Holt dozer, cab, pony motor, tracks are tight. Tag #Alten1116 Grizzly 3-pt. backhoe. Tag #ANF1016.........................................................$3500 Melroe 811 skidsteer mounted backhoe. Tag #KenBert0916........................ $6500 Allis Chalmers 650 3-pt. backhoe attachment. Tag #Lyle0616...................$1500 Case 320 crawler/dozer, 551 hours on rebuilt, new engine, drives, tracks, 6-way blade. Tag #GaryH0916......................................................................$11,000 1999 Volvo Autocar crane with 110-ft. stinger, 6WD, only 9451 actual miles. Tag #DennyL0916.................................................................................... $155,000 2) Allis Chalmers graders. Tag #Jess0716.............................$6000 for the pair NEW!! Danuser 48” pallet fork for skidsteer loader. Tag #Hug0516..............$890 Case 850 crawler/dozer, 10-ft. dozer blade, bucket. Tag #BrokenP0117....$15,000

PLOWS

Gysler 36-ft. plow. Tag #JoeF0117................................................................ $5000 Massey-Ferguson 880 8-bottom moldboard plow in excellent condition. Tag #Hug0916............................................................................................... $6500

PICKUPS & CARS

Mitsubishi 350 mini pickup truck. Tag #BrokenP0117................................$4000 1989 Ford F250 pickup, 4x4, 5-speed. Tag #BrokenP0117.........................$4500 2000 Ford F350 pickup, Stahl service box. Tag #JasonA0916...................... $7500

BALE MOVERS

1985 New Holland 1032 2-wide bale wagon, 69 bale capacity. Tag #HerbK0516

GRAIN AUGERS

Mayrath 60-ft. PTO grain auger. Tag #BrokenP0117.....................................$750 Batco 18”x45-ft. elevator, 15 hp 3 phase motor, drive-over conveyor. Tag #ChuckC0816.......................................................................................$7500

GRAIN CARTS

Sunflower 8830 grain cart. Tag #RalphJ0616..........................................$30,000

TUB GRINDERS & PROCESSORS

Highline BP4065 bale processor. Tag #Hug1216.......................................$6500 Supreme Mixers available. Call Huggy Bear Hesston BP25 bale processor. Tag #BobB0316

COMBINE & HAY HEADERS

New Holland DSA 21-ft. header, fits new 1100 or 1116 swathers. Tag #KemA0716..........................................................................................$4500 John Deere 940D 40-ft. draper header. Tag #Ralph0716 Hesston 65SD 21-ft. header, fits 6450 or 6550 swather. Tag #HarryV0716.$4500 New Holland 16HS hay header, Versatile tractor adapter. Tag #Russ0816 Versatile 4020 header, pickup reel, push frame, for NH bidirectional. Tag #DaveT0916 2004 MacDon 972 36-ft. header to fit NH TV140 tractor. Tag #DaveT0916

TRAILERS

Continental 8x20 cargo trailer, 12 volt battery system, LED lights. Tag #Larry1016...................................................................................................$8500 1978 21-ft. tandem dually 5th wheel trailer, haul Cat D6C. Tag #BK0117..$4500 14-ft.x84” enclosed trailer, 6x6 height, fold down rear ramp, side door. Tag #BobC0117...........................................................................................$4900 1993 gooseneck 30x8 flatbed trailer, tandem axle, duals, 16,000 lb. capacity. Tag #BrokenP0117......................................................................................$6500 2006 Hot Shot horse trailer, tandem 7000 lb. axles. Tag #BrokenP0117...$9500 2000 4-Star aluminum horse trailer, 7000 lb. axles. Tag #BrokenP0117....º$14,000 Reconditioned logging trailer, good looking trailer, sliding main beam. Tag #DennyL1216.............................................................................................$15,000 NEW!! PJ trailers. Tag #Wyatt0716 8-ft. x 34-ft. 5th wheel triple axle hay trailer. Tag #BrokenP0117..................$8500

2WD & 4WD TRACTORS

1996 Ford/New Holland 9030 bidirectional, 3-point, dual PTO cab end and 1000 PTO engine end, 4500 hours, grapple fork. Tag #RussB0317............$45,000 John Deere 5020 2WD tractor, 1000 PTO in excellent shape. Tag #DougP0317.. ..............................................................................................................$7500 Allis-Chalmers 175 2WD tractor, 3-point, 540 PTO. Tag #DougP0317.

John Deere 1010 tractor, 3-pt., 540 PTO, power steering, loader is available. Tag #ANF0816.............................................................................................$6500 John Deere 8640 tractor, 1000 PTO, new tire. Tag #LyleF0316 Versatile 855 4WD tractor, new 340 hp motor, rebuilt transmission, new 20.8x38 tires. Tag #RileyD0916......................................................................... $35,000 John Deere 8925R FWA tractor, 295 hp, 1000 PTO, 3-pt., 3280 hours. Tag #RussB1116...................................................................................... $175,000 John Deere 9510R 4WD tractor, 5 banks of remotes, 1000 PTO, 800/70R tires, 1300 hours. Tag #Ralph0716 Case 1200A 2WD tractor, 3-pt., 540 PTO, 1/2 cab, power steering, power drawbar, new 18.4x30 rear tires, 92 hours. Tag #RodB1215...............................$7500 Case 1030 tractor, hole in the block. Tag #Ruth0616....................................$750 Case 1030 tractor, 540 PTO, engine is stuck. Tag #BobC0616...................$2500 Allis-Chalmers D21 2WD tractor, transmission runs good, Series 1, non-turbo engine. Tag #ANF0217............................................................................ $8500 Case IH 500HD 4WD tractor, 1000 PTO, 730/70R42 tires, high output hydraulic pump, Pro 700 monitor, luxury cab, air ride cab, HID lights, 883 hours. Tag #TerryA0217.....................................................................................$220,000 John Deere 6420 FWD tractor, 95 hp, 3-pt., dual PTO, 2600 hours (no loader).

Tag #JeffH1014..................................................................................$52,000 John Deere 8330 tractor, MFD, 3-point, 1000 PTO, 6800 hours. Tag #ReidH0117..............................................................................................$80,000 Case David Brown 1212 2WD tractor, 3-pt., backhoe, loader, engine good, needs transmission work. Tag #Alten1116.

COMBINES

1981 John Deere 7700 combine with 224 24-ft. header, straw chopper, rebuilt feeder house, 3232 hours, good condition. Tag #RonH0317................$8000 2013 John Deere 690 combine with premier chopper, 1000 hours. Tag #Grant0217.

2012 John Deere 9770STS combine with JD 940D draper header, 1000 engine hours and 771 separator hours. Tag #Ralph1216............................$255,000 2004 Case IH 2388 combine, 4079 engine hours, rebuilt transmission, brake drum replaced, tires are good, 2012 Case IH 2142 header, pickup reel. Tag #Russ0916.........................................................................................$75,000 John Deere 9500 combine, 930D draper header. Tag #Ralph0716.........$72,000

SPRAYERS & SPREADERS

2008 Summers 60-ft. suspended boom truck mounted sprayer, wind screens, AutoRate, hydraulic boom lift, 5000 gallon tank, 5 hp Honda motor. Tag #RonH0317...........................................................................................$7900 2012 Case IH PS100 100-ft. suspended boom sprayer, 100-ft. booms, 1600 gallon tank, excellent shape. Tag #RonH0317........................................$37,000 Melroe 210 Spra-Coupe 125 gal. tank, 31.5x13.5 tires. Tag #BrokenP0117...$6500 John Deere 4700 sprayer. Tag #ArtH0716...............................................$92,000 Flexi-Coil 67XL 130-ft. field sprayer, windscreens, 1500 gallon tank, auxiliary tank, double TeeJet nozzles. Tag #Ruth0916....................................... $10,500 F/S sprayer mounted on 21/2 ton Kaiser Jeep, 80-ft. booms, 1000 gallon tank. Tag #GBrunner0516.................................................................................$22,000 Flexi-Coil 65 sprayer, 100-ft. booms, windscreens, big single tires, double nozzles, field ready. Also some extra parts. Tag #JerryF0616....................$4500 Big A 2500 sprayer, 60-ft. booms, windscreens, Cat 2308. Tag #JR0514...$15,000