November 2016

NOVEMBER 2016

Vol. XVII No. 10 P.O. Box 997 Conrad, MT 59425-0997

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LFP available in 14 Montana counties

USDA Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Bruce Nelson announces that livestock producers in 14 Montana counties have until January 30, 2017 to enroll in the 2016 Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP).

LFP provides compensation to eligible livestock producers in qualifying counties for drought on dryland pasture.

Eligible livestock producers must own or lease dryland pasture physically located in a qualifying county and eligible livestock must use this ground during the normal grazing period for the county. The following 14 counties have met the qualifying drought criteria for 2016 in Montana: Big Horn, Carbon, Carter, Fallon, Flathead, Granite, Lewis and Clark, Missoula, Park, Powder River, Powell, Stillwater, Sweet Grass and Teton.

Livestock producers in the 14 Montana counties are eligible to apply for 2016 LFP benefits on small grain, native pasture, improved pasture, annual ryegrass or forage sorghum, produced on dryland acres and used for grazing.

Irrigated acres used for grazing or aftermath grazing are not eligible under this program. Livestock producers are encouraged to contact their local FSA office with any questions regarding specific crops and production methods that are eligible.

Livestock producers in Carter County are eligible for four monthly payments. Livestock producers in the following 13 counties are eligible for one monthly payment: Big Horn, Carbon, Fallon, Flathead, Granite, Lewis and Clark, Missoula, Park, Powder River, Powell, Stillwater, Sweet Grass and Teton.

Eligible livestock includes alpacas, beef cattle over 500 lbs, buffalo, beefalo, dairy cattle, deer, elk, emus, equine, goats, llamas, poultry, reindeer, sheep or swine that have been or would have been grazing the eligible grazing land or pastureland during the county’s grazing period.

Producers must complete an application and provide supporting documentation for 2016 losses by January 30, 2017.

Please contact the local FSA office ASAP to schedule an appointment to begin the application process and for questions on FSA programs. For more information, visit Montana FSA online at www.fsa.usda.gov/mt and www.usda.gov/disaster.

UPCOMING AUCTIONS

Nov. 19, Toavs Premier Auctions, Bob Hagadone Equipment, Poplar..............A4 Nov. 19, Ophus Auction Service, End of Year Consignment, Big Sandy..........A3 Nov. 20, Musser Bros Auctions & Real Estate, Farm & Ranch Equip, Tractors, Trucks & Trailers, Online....................................................................................A5 Nov. 21, Stan Buckholz, Buffalo Auction, Melville...........................................A12 Nov. 26, Stan Buckholz, Buffalo Auction, Onaka, South Dakota.....................A12 Dec. 1, Pifer’s Auctioneers, Oil, Construction, Ag Consignment, Watford City, North Dakota.......................................................................................................A8 Dec. 6, Musser Bros Auctions & Real Estate, Fall Harvest Toy Collection, Online.......................................................................................................................A5 Dec. 9, Shobe Auction & Realty, Central Montana Farm Land, Online...........A17

State Hail Board meeting

The Montana State Hail Board will meet at 10:00 am on Wednesday, November 30th at the Heritage Inn in Great Falls to review the 2016 hail year.

“The state hail insurance program has been protecting Montana farmers for 100 years,” said Ron de Yong, Montana Department of Agriculture director. “This past year was a tough hail year for many folks, which only underscores the importance of this program.”

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Corn harvest was underway in late October in Iowa and South Dakota. Nice weather was helping get the crop in. Photo by Ty Aaberg.

FSA County Committee elections

Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) began mailing ballots to eligible farmers and ranchers across the country for the 2016 FSA County Committee elections on Monday, November. 7, 2016. Producers must return ballots to their local FSA offices by December 5, 2016, to ensure that their vote is counted.

“Producers elected to FSA county committees play a vital role in local agricultural decisions,” said Dolcini. “Their contributions are essential to the daily operation of nearly 2,200 offices across the country. It is a valued partnership that helps us better understand the needs of the farmers and ranchers we serve.”

Nearly 7,700 FSA County Committee members serve FSA offices nationwide.

Each committee has three to 11 elected members who serve three-year terms of office. One-third of county committee seats are up for election each year. County committee members apply their knowledge and

PRIVATE TREATY

ANC Cattle, Butte............................................................A6 Beery’s Land & Livestock Co., Vida..............................A7 Feddes Herefords, Manhattan.......................................A7 McMurry Cattle, Billings.................................................A7 Thomas Herefords, Gold Creek.....................................A7 Wichman Herefords, Moore...........................................A7

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judgment to help FSA make important decisions on its commodity support programs, conservation programs, indemnity and disaster programs, and emergency programs and eligibility.

Producers must participate or cooperate in an FSA program to be eligible to vote in the county committee election. Approximately 1.5 million producers are currently eligible to vote. Farmers and ranchers who supervise and conduct the farming operations of an entire farm, but are not of legal voting age, also may be eligible to vote.

Farmers and ranchers began receiving their ballots the week of November 7. Ballots include the names of candidates running for the local committee election. FSA has modified the ballot, making it easily identifiable and less likely to be overlooked.

Voters who did not receive ballots can pick one up at their local FSA offices. Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked no later than December 5, 2016. Newly elected committee members will take office January 1, 2017.

PRODUCTION SALES

Nov. 30, Brillhart Ranch Co., Musselshell.....................A7 Dec. 2, Harmon Angus, Lavina....................................A13 Dec. 3, Montana’s Choice - Simmental, Billings.........A14 Jan. 24, 2017, Churchill Cattle Co, Manhattan..............A7 Feb. 28, 2017, Hill’s Ranch Simmentals, Stanford......A10

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ADVERTISING DEADLINE FOR DECEMBER ISSUE The deadline for the December 2016 issue is

Wednesday, November 30

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COWS FOR SALE (25) gentle black cows, 8-10 years old, January calvers Call Butch Johns (406) 278-7936, Conrad, Montana

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Cat 308CCR hydraulic thumb, blade.......................... $42,500 1999 Deere 650H, EROPS, with heat, air conditioning, parallelogram ripper with 3 shanks, 4500 hours, 6-way hydraulic blade that is tight. A very good crawler.................. $51,000

BACKHOE

2003 Cat 420D IT 4WD backhoe, heat, air conditioning, front hydraulic quick change, front auxiliary hydraulics, pilot wrist controls, extend-a-hoe, 24” bucket, good tires, 4800 hours ............................................................................... $38,500

CRAWLERS

Deere 450E dozer, for parts............................................. Call Deere 650G crawler, 6-way blade, winch, logging equipped, new bottom rollers, nice undercarriage. Painted and runs excellent....................................................................... Call

DRUM ROLLERS

1999 Ingersoll-Rand SD175 drum, drive may be bad, engine runs good....................................... $12,500 before repair

EXCAVATORS

2002 Cat 314CC, hydraulic blade, hydraulic quick change, 24” dig bucket, 60” smooth lip bucket, air conditioning and heat, 8100 hours, a nice, very strong machine.............. $63,000 2008 Cat 305CCR, ROPS, hydraulic thumb, very good tracks, 30” bucket, work ready.......................................... $29,000 2012 Cat 305.5, 2300 hours, hydraulic thumb, Cat quick change blade, enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, 24” dig bucket, very nice and job ready............................ $47,500 2008 Deere 35D, heat, air conditioning, 2 buckets, hydraulic thumb, newer tracks, 3300 hours.................... Please Call 2003 Deere 160CLC, hydraulic coupler, hydraulic long body thumb, 36” bucket, very good, good undercarriage, nice machine, runs and operates very well, 7300 hours.... Call Komatsu PC200-6 hydraulic thumb, very good undercarriage.............................................................Call for Price 1997 Komatsu PC128UU, 30” bucket, blade, hydraulic thumb, newer undercarriage and final, drives rough but a runner.

Cab and heat........................................................ $19,900 2002 Kubota KX91-3, wedge coupler, 36” bucket, 24” bucket, hydraulic thumb, operates well.............................. $20,500 Kubota KX121-3 mini excavator, enclosed cab, air conditioning, heat, angle blade, 2 buckets, hydraulic thumb, 800 hours, very nice machine.............................Call for Price

FORESTRY

Deere 540B skidder, a good machine, 23.1 tires, winch and arch, nice clean skidder........................................................... Call Deere 648 G3 skidder, winch, dual function grapple, net chains all around, very nice.................................................... Call Deere 550G dozer, logging winch and arch, being parted out .................................................................................... Call Hurricana 20 saw head, accumulator arm, hydraulic tilt, low hours on saw motor rebuild, came off a 2520 Timber Jack, a very good head..................................................... $7250 Komatsu PC220-5 excavator, slide boom delimber.................... .........................................................................Priced Right Medford forks, will fit a 3 yard loader............................. $3000 1973 Pettibone MK30 crane, 30,000 lb, AWD, rough terrain crane..................................................................... $19,900 Timbco 2515 feller/buncher with bar saw, low hours on new engine, will go to work.......................................... $29,000 Timberjack 2520 feller/buncher, parts machine.............. Call Fire Tank & Trailer water tank trailer for fighting fires, 300 gallon fire system, suction and pressure system, small and large hoses, foam applicator, gas pump, works very well, includes trailer.......................................................... $5500

GRADERS

1978 Cat 140G grader, ripper, good machine....Call for Price 2005 Deere 772D, township owned, 14-ft. moldboard, 17.5 rubber, V-plow, snow wing, a very good grader..... $72,000 1989 Deere 672B, a very good 672B, all wheel drive, serviced, 14-ft. moldboard, good tires, air conditioning and heat, extra hydraulics for wing, painted, 26 hours showing, city owned, well-maintained..................................................... $39,000 1978 Deere 770A, 14-ft. moldboard, snow wing, front lift group with hydraulics, cab with good glass and heat, grader runs and operates good................................................ $19,900 Wabco 777B, 14-ft. moldboard, 671 Detroit.................. $9999

NEW AND USED PARTS

FORKLIFTS & BOOMS

Clark C500 forklift, runs good, side shift, good forks, enclosed cab, poor brakes, 16,000 lb..................................... $6000 Hyster/HyPac H400XLS6 48” forks, pneumatic tires, mast 6.5-ft tall, Perkins diesel, accumulated mast ride control.

Runs excellent. 5400 hours...................................... $9500 JCB 1500 4WD, crab steer............................................... Call JCB 506B telehandler, cab. Runs excellent..................... Call JLG 600A boom lift, propane, 60-ft. maximum platform height, 40-ft. reach, 1000 maximum weight capacity, tires 1417.5....................................................................... $12,500 JLG Lull 644 telescopic lift, forks, lateral tilt, 4-wheel steer, low hours.............................................................. $12,000 Lull 644 Highlander telescopic lift, OROPS, hydraulic thumb, very good tracks, 30” bucket, work ready, 4000 plus hours..................................................................... $29,000 Zoom Boom 8040-44 telescopic forklift, a nice older lift, 4x4x4 steer, 8000 lbs., Deere engine, Zoom Boom care lift......... .............................................................................. $19,000

LOADERS

Case W11B, nice smaller loader, operates well, includes hydraulic quick change, forks, bucket, and hydraulic angle snow plow.............................................................. $12,500 Cat 950 wheel loader, good running older machine... $18,000 Case 621 ex-county machine, very clean and straight, good tires...............................................................Call for Price Case 621C-XT, cab, quick change, 3rd valve, bucket, forks... ............................................................................... $39,900 1995 John Deere 444G, good tires, rebuilt hydrostatic pump and drive motor, nice straight clean loader............ $29,900 2011 Komatsu WA250-6 quick change, 3rd valve, bucket and forks, good set of matched tires, air conditioning and heat, a very nice tight loader throughout, very well maintained and work ready...................................................... $72,000 Michigan 45C, EROPS, excellent tires, runs excellent........... ............................................................................... $15,900

OFF HIGHWAY DUMP TRUCK

Deere 250C, very clean 250C truck, 8150 hours, good tires, new walking beam bushings, good brakes, a good truck... .............................................................................. $81,500 Maruka MST1500............................................................ Call

SCRAPER

John Deere 760 elevating scraper, 531D engine, 23.5x25 rubber. Runs, operates as it should......................... $6500

SKIDSTEERS

2008 Cat 246C, EROPS, enclosed cab with heat and air, very good tires as a set, Hy-Flow XPS, 74” bucket with reversable edge, very good, 75 hp and tipping load of 4300 lbs, work load 2150 lbs................................................ $25,900

SKIP LOADERS

Case 570 XLT 4WD, Gannon box blade, 4-in-1 bucket........... .............................................................................. $14,000

TRAILERS

Lowboy trailer, 16-ft. well, 24.5 rubber, flip over ramps, 8-ft., 6-ft. wide older trailer, still getting the job done........ $5000

TRUCKS

1980 International water truck, leaky tank, water system as shown, 13-speed, 400 Cummins, runs.................... $8000 1975 Kenworth dump truck, 350 Cummins with jake brakes, 13 speed, pintle hitch............................................... $9900

ATTACHMENTS:

State Hail Board meeting CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

ber 30 at 10:00 am at the Heritage Inn in Great Falls (1700 Fox Farm Rd). An agenda is available on the department’s public notice website.

The 2016 hail year was tough on many producers. 1108 policies were issued with $69,827,675 risk written. There were 513 losses, with $9,150,881 paid in claims.

The Montana State Hail Insurance program was created at the request of producers in 1917 to provide basic hail insurance coverage on any crop grown in Montana. The program is directed by a five-member board consisting of three producers appointed by the governor, the department director, and the state insurance commissioner.

The Montana Department of Agriculture’s mission is to protect producers and consumers, and to enhance and develop agriculture and allied industries. For more information on the Montana Department of Agriculture, visit agr.mt.gov.

Enrollment period for safety net coverage

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini today announced that producers on farms with base acres under the safety net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill, known as the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs, can begin visiting FSA county offices starting November 1, 2016, to sign contracts and enroll for the 2017 crop year. The enrollment period will continue until August 1, 2017.

“FSA issued more than $7 billion in payments in October 2016 under the ARC-County and PLC programs for the 2015 crop to assist enrolled producers who suffered a loss of price or revenue or both,” said Dolcini. “Since shares and ownership of a farm can change year-to-year, producers on the farm must enroll by signing a contract each program year.

I encourage you to contact your local FSA office today to schedule an appointment to enroll.”

If a farm is not enrolled during the 2017 enrollment period, the producers on that farm will not be eligible for financial assistance from the ARC or PLC programs for the 2017 crop should crop prices or farm revenues fall below the historical price or revenue benchmarks established by the program.

Producers who made their elections in 2015 must still enroll during the 2017 enrollment period.

The ARC and PLC programs were authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill and offer a safety net to agricultural producers when there is a substantial drop in prices or revenues for covered commodities. Covered commodities include barley, canola, large and small chickpeas, corn, crambe, flaxseed, grain sorghum, lentils, mustard seed, oats, peanuts, dry peas, rapeseed, long grain rice, medium grain rice (which includes short grain and sweet rice), safflower seed, sesame, soybeans, sunflower seed and wheat. Upland cotton is no longer a covered commodity. For more details regarding these programs, go to www.fsa.usda.gov/arc-plc.

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HAY FOR SALE 1000 ton of Alfalfa hay in 3x4 bales..................$80-150/ton

Lonnie D. Haack 406-249-8565 • Polson, MT

16 Quality Synchronized Red Angus Bred Heifers AI’d June 1st to Big Sky, clean-up bull out July 5th.

From one herd and unbranded, will weigh 1100 lbs.

$1400

Phone 406-207-7808, Stevensville, MT

Is drought a natural disaster or an ongoing condition?

By University of Wyoming Extension drought can help land managers, ranchers, The editors of a special issue of Rangepolicymakers and others become more prolands journal say while $256 billion over active,” said Windy Kelley, Regional Exthe last 35 years (adjusted for inflation) is a tension program coordinator of the USDA staggering price tag, the true cost of drought Northern Plains Climate Hub and one of the in the U.S. is far greater. In a downloadissue’s editors. able issue released in August, they have The term rangeland encompasses various assembled 12 articles, representing new open-space habitats grazed by domestic aniperspectives and ways to measure, monitor mals and wildlife. According to the Society and adapt to changing conditions. for Range Management, which publishes The special issue, called Drought on Rangelands, this includes the largest reRangelands: Effects and Solutions, is availmaining tracts of native plant communities able free at bit.ly/rangelandsjournal. in North America, encompassing deserts, “Tools and strategies to manage for grassland, shrubland and forest.

The special issue of Rangelands emphasizes a proactive approach to drought planning and adaptive rangeland management.

Subjects include assessing vulnerability; droughts and wildfire; matching animals to the environment; extension and outreach; and experiences of range managers in Western states. Policy implications for a changing climate are considered.

Climate tools include drought early warning systems under development and the recently launched Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite, which provides drought monitoring data to help inform onthe-ground decision making. Ten USDA climate hubs are delivering science-based weather and climate information that is designed to be accessible and useable.

“It is our collective desire that this special issue of Rangelands will bring to the forefront recognition (of issues and) collaboratively enhance decision making for drought and rangelands,” the editors wrote.

The issue was co-edited

by Kelley and John Derek Scasta, assistant professor and extension range specialist in the University of Wyoming Department of Ecosystem Science and Management.

Sponsorship for the special issue was from the Oklahoma State University Fire Ecology Trust Fund and the USDA Northern Plains Climate Hub. ##### Precision farming practices boost crop yields and reduce waste by using satellite maps and computers to match seed, fertilizer and crop protection applications to local soil conditions. ##### The same chemicals that gives tart cherries their color may relieve pain better than aspirin and ibuprofen in humans. Eating about 20 tart cherries a day could reduce inflammatory pain and headache pain.

MGGA Convention November 29

The 2016 Montana Grain Growers Association Convention and Trade Show is scheduled for Tuesday, November 29 through Thursday, December 1, at the Best Western Heritage Inn in Great Falls, Montana.

MGGA Vice President Tom Butcher, this year’s Convention Chairman, chose the theme ‘Together for Tomorrow’ to showcase and celebrate the many partnerships producers have with other commodities and agribusinesses in order to be successful in their farming operations.

With nearly 900 in attendance last year, and a full trade show with over 80 booths, this event is one of Montana’s largest agricultural gatherings.

MGGA activities begin on Tuesday evening with our traditional Partnerships in Ag Reception, a kickoff event welcoming all growers and trade show exhibitors. This reception immediately follows Montana Pulse Day, organized this year by the Northern Pulse Growers Association.

On Wednesday and Thursday, we’ve booked a dynamic list of speakers on a variety of topics including advanced wheat breeding, farm politics and policy, a preview of the 2017 Montana legislative session, pros and cons of cover crops, small grain diseases, grain markets and marketing strategies, transportation, detection of herbicide resistant weeds and farm data management.

A special block session targeted to young grain producers, but offering farm business management information for all attendees, will include presentations on cost of production, budgeting, loans and other financing strategies along with useful information on crop insurance and risk management tools.

Wednesday’s trade show reception and live auction is a chance to relax and have some fun with other attendees and exhibitors while supporting MGGA’s state and national policy efforts. On Thursday, we’ll honor and thank outgoing President Rob Davis for a year of organization leadership.

Most importantly, convention is the time when MGGA members come together to debate existing and proposed resolutions through the important grassroots process that sets our policy platform for the coming year. Committee meetings are scheduled for Wednesday morning and the resolution process concludes on Thursday afternoon.

Visit mgga.org for more information and to register.

Speaker highlights: Taylor Brown is the owner and well-known ag broadcaster of Northern Ag Network and KGHL in Billings.

Serving in the Montana Senate from 2009-16, Brown chaired the Senate Ag Committee, as well as the Senate Education Committee. Taylor will be joined by Montana Senators Brian Hoven and Llew Jones.

Dr. Hikmet Budak holds the Montana Plant Sciences Endowed Chair at MSU College of Agriculture. At MSU, Budak is expected to build a significant integrative research program addressing Montana’s challenges in the grains industry.

Phil Clancy is CEO and founder of Next Instruments, an Australian company that manufactures a range of analyzers for farmers, grain traders and grain processors. He has developed a near infrared analyzer specifically for farmers to measure protein and oil content on the combine as the crop is being harvested.

Michael Krueger is founder and President of The Money Farm, a grain marketing advisory service. He is a senior analyst for World Perspectives and has traveled extensively internationally as a speaker at various farm and grain industry meetings.

Dr. Stephanie Mercier is Director of Policy at the Farm Journal Foundation. She previously served as a chief economist for the Senate Ag Committee covering domestic farm programs, risk management, and international ag trade and food policy.

John Miller is Group Vice President, Ag Products, for BNSF Railway, leading a marketing team focused on whole grain, grain products, fertilizer, ethanol and bulk foods shippers.

Dr. James Radtke oversees product development for Cibus, a world leader in precision gene editing and advanced nontransgenic breeding. James led the effort to develop the first corn Bt transgenic product sold in the US. Dr. Joe Shaw is a Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Affiliate Professor of Physics, and Director of the MSU Optical Technology Center. He is a leader in the development and application of optical remote sensing systems to study the environment.

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TRACTORS FOR SALE

Bee expert joins OSU research programs

By Gail Wells, Oregon State University Extension including a 2014 incident in Wilsonville that An expert on bee pollinators has arrived at killed 50,000 bumble bees.

Oregon State University (OSU) to fill a new Call 406-945-2920 or 945-1623, Kremlin, MT Commercially managed honey bees polExtension position focused on improving the health of honey bees and other pollinating linate about $500 million worth of Oregon insects. crops each year, according to OSU profesAndony Melathopoulos comes to OSU sor and Extension specialist Ramesh Sagili. from a post-doctoral position in pollination “Unlike other agricultural regions in the MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE ecology at the University of Calgary in AlU.S., the Pacific Northwest produces a large 1962 Ford C-750 18-ft. grain bed, power down hoist..$2500 variety of specialty crops, many of which berta, Canada. He joins two other bee health Case 1470 tractor, 4x4, 3200 hours............................ $3500 rely on insects for pollination,” Sagili said. experts recently hired at OSU’s College of Case 1030 tractor, no cab, runs good......................... $3500 These crops include blueberries, cherries, Agricultural Sciences: Hannah Lucas and International TD-14A crawler, angle blade................ $5000 Ditch Witch R-60 digs 5-ft. deep, new dirt chains.......CALL apples, pears and vegetable seed such as Jared Jorgensen. broccoli, radish, carrot and onion.

Lucas, who started her job last November, Phone 406-403-2716, Belt, MT Other important pollinator species besides studies bee parasites and diseases and is ashoney bees include alfalfa leafcutter bees, sisting with the expansion of OSU Honey mason bees and mining bees—all managed Bee Lab’s diagnostic services for beekeepspecies—and native wild pollinators such as ers. Jorgensen, who started his last March, ~ PRIVATE TREATY ~ bumble bees. also helps with bee health diagnostics and 2015 Black Registered Simmental bulls “This support for pollinator health comconducts field studies in partnership with for sale out of Right-On and Upgrade. commercial beekeepers. plements our existing nationally recognized Bulls start at $2500 - 4 bulls left.

The three positions were made possible by honey bee research program for commercial • Free delivery within 100 miles of Butte, MT. • a $14 million investment in OSU research beekeepers and our Extension Master Bee2014 to 2015 Angus bulls for sale as well and Extension by the 2015 Oregon Legiskeeper program,” said Bill Braunworth, head starting at $2500 - 7 bulls left. of OSU’s horticulture department. “We look lature. Also in the 2015 session, lawmakers ANC Cattle ~ Butte, MT forward to contributing further to the needs passed bills to boost outreach and educaPlease call (406) 479-0010 for more information. of the communities and agricultural interests tion on pollinator health. Their concern was in Oregon that are involved with pollinators.” sparked by pesticide-related bee die-offs, Before earning his doctorate at Dalhousie UniverFeaturing: sity in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Melathopoulos spent 13 Phil Clancy years in Alberta, working CEO and Founder on honey bee pests and diseases for Canada’s national Next Instruments Farmer honey bee research center.

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Ellis Nov. 30, 2016 He said he was attracted Ag to OSU because it already MaxAg of has vigorous research and Enterprises Montana outreach programs on polTriangle Ag-Services linator health, and also beAccuFarm cause there’s a high level of public interest in protecting pollinators.

“I think of pollinators as part of a working landscape filled with people who care, but who are pressed for time,” he said. “And even On the most concerned citizen is largely unaware of the Combine movement of commercial Josh Jones Jess Wood Protein honey bee colonies, or of Idaho Montana Data the importance of habitat for wild pollinators.

His goal, he said, is to connect people interested in pollinators with practical tools they can use to promote a healthy bee environment.

Growing wheat profitably is tough, but improving the quality can improve He’s working with the Oregon Department of Agriyour bottom line. We will be looking at real data from real farms, culture to roll out a statewide engaging the experts and looking for answers. Come join us! pollinator education and safety plan in the next few months. He is also forging Meeting is held in conjunction with the Montana Grain Growers Convention ties with Oregon’s commercial beekeepers, farmers, pesticide applicators, urban parks departments and others who play a role in keeping pollinators healthy.

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Montana Hereford Directory Agri-Best Feeds, Inc.

1-866-601-6646, Billings, MT

Anchor Polled Herefords 406-467-2880, Vaughn, MT

Banjo Ranch

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

Bar Star Cattle

406-399-7811, Loma, MT www.facebook.com/barstarcattle

Bayers Hereford Ranch

406-684-5465, Twin Bridges, MT

Bryan Barker 406-450-4361

Barker Hereford Ranch 406-450-4750, Shelby, MT

Beery’s Land & Livestock Co 406-979-5720, Vida, MT www.beeryherefords.com

Bowen Ranch

406-633-5479, Billings, MT

Brillhart Ranch Co

406-947-2222, Musselshell, MT

Cherry Springs Ranch 406-425-1411, Bridger, MT

Churchill Cattle Co

406-580-6421, Manhattan, MT www.churchillcattle.com

Harper Herefords

406-323-1686, Roundup, MT

Holden Herefords

406-450-1029, Valier, MT www.holdenherefords.com

Indreland Ranch

406-549-4442, Missoula, MT

J Bar E Ranch

406-765-7068, Plentywood, MT

JZ Livestock

406-360-3427, Hamilton, MT

K & C Herefords

406-240-9301, Deer Lodge, MT

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

L Bar C Ranch LLC

406-328-7800, Fishtail, MT

L Bar W Ranch

406-328-4095, Absarokee, MT

Loyning Farms

406-328-4095, Absarokee, MT

Lucky U Cattle Company 406-799-2973, Missoula, MT

M/D Herefords

406-891-0973, Baker, MT

McKechnie Hereford Ranch 406-432-2296, Shelby, MT

The 2016 annual meeting will be held Wednesday, December 7th at the Radisson Hotel in Billings.

Brillhart Ranch Co.

Registered and commercial Herefords that will qualify for CHB Program

$4000 Bull Bucks

P.O. Box 185 Musselshell, MT 59059 406-947-2511

will be given away at the Rancher Social in the evening.

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Netted berry variety trials are grown at WARC this summer, in an effort to keep out birds from foraging on the berries. WARC is located in Corvallis, framed by the Bitterroot Mountains.

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By Jenny Lavey, MSU News Service producers.

For the last 109 years, the Montana State The Bitterroot Valley has a long tradition University Western Agricultural Research of horticultural production, particularly Center (WARC) has been nestled on the within apple orchards, with some orchards floor of Montana’s Bitterroot Valley in that date back to statehood. One of these orCorvallis, providing meaningful research chards, a Macintosh orchard that’s 121 years and education for the region’s agriculture old, is located at WARC, according to Toby Day, MSU Extension horticulture specialist.

Today WARC has new facilities, as well as new staff and faculty who manage a growing research profile focusing on fruit and vegetable production for local markets and intensively managed small farms in Montana.

Zach Miller, WARC superintendent, was hired in 2014 and is leading the way for the center, according to Barry Jacobsen, associate director of the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station.

“At the same time Zach was hired, the directive from our advisory boards was to focus on horticultural crop research,” Jacobsen said.

“Since then, the center has been actively involved in establishing plantings and constructing new facilities so that we can answer horticulture research needs expressed by the community.”

WARC’s new research efforts are aimed at identifying varieties of fruits and the best ways to grow them, as well as working to expand markets for local fruits and vegetables. The center is planting new fruit trees, berries and grape varieties, in addition to research trials on grafted-tomato varieties, organic fertilizer and weed management trials, and annual strawberry production evaluations.

The Bitterroot Valley and much of Montana is seeing an increased interest in local food markets, according to Amy Hutton, local produceto-market food coordinator at WARC. She added this CONTINUED ON PAGE A12

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“There’s certainly a growing market for a deeper connection between local commercial business and local food producers for our restaurants, groceries and schools,” said Hutton. “The Bitterroot Valley has the capacity to be a regional model that connects local producers to local businesses.”

Hutton is managing a produce marketing program on behalf of WARC. The program is managed in collaboration with the Loyal to Local Bitterroot co-op and funded by the Montana Department of Agriculture Specialty Crops Block grant.

The new program supports marketing and distribution support for Bitterroot Valley farmers, with an end goal of jumpstarting an independent, farmer-run marketing and distribution program. The project has a new online sales platform, http://bitterroot.localfoodmarketplace.com, which connects local farmers with interested parties who want to purchase local food.

“The program is in its infancy, though we’re working closely with area farmers and a host of local businesses,” Hutton said.

“As a research center, we’re excited to be a main player in creating a food hub for the Bitterroot Valley that echoes the area’s agricultural legacy and current local food economy.”

According to the Montana Department of Agriculture, Ravalli County alone hosts nearly 16 different farmers markets as more restaurants and commercial businesses are looking to purchase locally grown products, including poultry. Hamilton is also home of a new poultry co-op processing center at Homestead Organics Farm, managed by the Montana Farmers Union, Montana Poultry Growers, Living River Farms and Lake County Community Development.

To help producers take advantage of this new resource, WARC is also conducting a four-year research trial on integrating pasture poultry into vegetable rotations to improve soil health and offset costs of organic fertilizers.

Miller is managing a research project that also reflects a growing market in agriculture produce: berries that are rich in antioxidants. Fruits that are rich in antioxidants and health benefits are one of the fastest-growing food items in the country, according to the USDA. Miller is researching several berry varieties, such as the goji, haskap (or honeyberry), aronia and saskatoon berries.

He noted the varieties are not widely planted

in Montana, but fit this market niche. Miller added that many of these varieties may have the potential to be well-adapted to Montana soils and climate.

“Our goal is to eventually expand small fruit and berry production across Montana,” Miller said. “More and more consumers are looking to local markets for buying and selling small fruit products, and the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station has the research capacity to support Montana farmers looking to tap into these growing markets.”

The center is gearing up to grow in support of that mission, according to Miller.

WARC will be hiring a fruit horticulturist to complement the center’s growing fruits research. Last year, WARC was the recipient of much-needed new construction funded from the State of Montana which included a pesticide and storage handling facility, two greenhouse remodels and installation of an office heating system, Miller said.

“Many of the existing facilities are outdated for a modern research center’s ability to attract top-faculty and to fit the growing research and education needs of our community,” he said. “The building investment from the state has helped immensely to transform WARC for the benefit of Montana agriculture.”

“It’s an exciting time to be a part of the growth here,” Miller said. Of course, our growth and success is largely due to our local advisory committee and previous WARC faculty and staff that helped to establish this center as a critical source of research support for the state, and we hope to carry on that mission.”

WARC is one of seven statewide research centers associated with the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES).

MAES comprises agricultural research of on and off-campus MSU faculty. The research centers are strategically located across Montana to allow research with different soil types, elevations, climate zones and landscapes, and a local advisory council guides the research at each station.

The federal Hatch Act of 1887 authorized every national land-grant university to establish an agricultural experiment station, with research reflecting the university’s curriculum. The Smith-Lever Act in 1914 authorized the Extension Service. MSU College of Agriculture, Montana Agricultural Experiment Station and MSU Extension have been cooperatively serving the land-grant mission and the Montana public for the past 100 years.

Johnson joins NDSU Extension

By NDSU Extension Service Carrie Johnson has joined the North in English for Information Systems from Dakota State University (NDSU) ExtenDakota State University, Madison, South sion Service as an assistant professor, and Dakota, a master’s degree in Family and personal and family finance specialist.

Consumer Sciences from SDSU and her Johnson will work with a team of Extendoctorate in Family and Consumer Science sion, research and academic professionals Education from Iowa State University in to provide program leadership in the area Ames. of family and personal finance, financial “I’m excited to welcome Carrie to the literacy and consumer-related issues. She NDSU Extension Service team,” said Deb also will partner with agricultural specialGebeke, NDSU Extension assistant direcists to develop farm and family financial tor and program leader for family and conprogramming. sumer sciences. “Her previous experience She most recently was employed at implementing family resource management South Dakota State University (SDSU) as programs, securing grants for research and an assistant professor and family resource working collaboratively with other Extenmanagement specialist with SDSU Extension specialists make her a valuable finansion. She has taught classes on consumer cial resource for North Dakota citizens.” affairs and building financial foundations Johnson can be reached at 701-231-8593 for educators. or carrie.johnson.1@ndsu.edu.

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OSU Extension Service opens Beaverton Education Center

By Vicki Campbell, Oregon State University Extension Oregon State University (OSU) Extension Service brings its services to a new neighborhood with a move from Hillsboro to the Twin Oaks Business Park in Beaverton, where its new office adds space for community meetings.

“Our new space offers an opportunity to engage the community with services from Oregon State University beyond Extension programs,” said Vicki Campbell, Extension county leader in Washington County. “The center will be a hub for providing access to many OSU resources for students and lifelong learners. It will help OSU better meet the needs of our growing and diverse urban and rural audiences in the county.”

OSU Extension has served the increasingly complex needs of Washington County for more than 100 years.

“The creation of the OSU Extension Service Education Center is an opportunity to share faculty expertise and increase community engagement,” said Patrick Proden, metro regional administrator for OSU’s Outreach and Engagement.

“This allows our programs to serve more people, partnerships to flourish and for OSU to respond to changing demographics, including being a bridge to building stronger connectivity between urban, suburban and rural communities.”

Extension trains and leads master gardeners and other program volunteers who offer their expertise to residents of the county, effectively expanding the capacity of county resources.

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By Colleen Buck, MSU Sheridan County Extension Agent Bovine Connection is a program focused on providing livestock operators with up-to-date information, occasions to listen to industry leaders and create networking opportunities within the livestock industry. This program is a joint venture between MSU Extension, NDSU Extension, Roosevelt County Conservation District and NRCS. Held on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at the Culbertson Saddle Club in Culbertson, Montana, starting at 9 AM to 5 PM MST. There will be a $25 fee at the door and lunch will be provided. This year we will have speakers from NDSU and Fort Keogh USDA-ARS Range and Livestock Experiment Station as well as featured speaker Dave Pratt from Ranch Management Consultants. There will also be value added meat cuts showcased during the event through the beef innovations initiative that develops beef cuts to meet consumer needs.

Dave Pratt with Ranch Management Consultants will present a Ranching for Profit Workshop: The Three Secrets to Increasing Profit. Mr. Pratt and his wife, Kathy, bought Ranch Management Consultants in 2001 from founder Stan Parsons. Mr. Pratt spent 15 years with the University of California Cooperative Extension Service doing innovative research and teaching. He has been teaching Ranching for Profit Schools since 1992. Dave and Kathy maintain the high standards of the Ranch Management Consultants’ mission which empowers clients to achieve their goals. Over the past 28 years more than 150 Ranching for Profit Schools have been held in the U.S. and Canada.

Also on the agenda for the morning will be speakers Lisa Pederson, Extension Beef Quality Assurance Specialist, NDSU; Dr. Gerald Stokka, NDSU Livestock Stewardship Specialist; and Dr. Andrew Roberts, USDA-ARS Range and Livestock Experiment Station, Miles City, Montana.

Lisa Pederson will be talking about strategic culling and improving your cowherd. Lisa received her bachelor degrees in Agriculture Business and Animal Science and her Master’s degree in Extension Education with an emphasis on Farm and Ranch Management and Livestock Production from Colorado State University. Lisa has been with NDSU since 1999 where she has conducted hundreds of producer meetings, worked closely with producers and has lead several industry efforts related to cattle handling and stewardship. Lisa’s programs work toward improving management practices and highlighting how animal health impact carcass quality as well as implementing beef quality assurance practices on beef and dairy operations.

Dr. Gerald Stokka will be presenting on the Veterinary Feed Directive that will take place January 2017. Dr. Stokka has degrees from NDSU, Kansas State and Iowa State University. Dr. Stokka has worked in private veterinary practice, has been an associate professor at Kansas State, he has also worked for Pfizer Animal Health before joining NDSU as an associate professor of livestock stewardship. He has lead more than 600 educational meetings for producers, consumers, and veterinarians across the country. He is a director and past president of the Academy of Veterinary Consultants and a member of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, the American Veterinary Medical Association, and the North Dakota Veterinary Medical Association.

Andy Roberts will present on production efficiency in beef cattle. Andy has been at the USDA-ARS, Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory in Miles City, Montana since 2001. His research is focused on identifying nutritional and genetic interactions that contribute to management strategies for improving lifetime production efficiency in beef cattle. The basic goal at Fort Keogh is to identify genes and physiological traits associated with enhanced production efficiency under sustainable nutritional regimens. Andy has degrees from New Mexico State University, University of Wyoming and Washington State University.

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Decreasing markets are a good time to ponder

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service Also, the importance of understanding Input and questions from readers of this historic, current and future market trends is column always are welcome. critical. Anytime an animal changes ownerFollowing is one such note: “I read with ship, the challenge is for the seller to recoup interest a recent column of yours dealing costs and the buyer to reduce costs. This is with selling calves in the fall at the same not a synergistic relationship, and the term weights year after year despite the increas“breakeven” gets tossed around a lot. Who ing overall carcass weights. The point of can exist at breakeven? this email, though, is to question what the The end result is a continuous profit and other alternatives are.” loss flux for the cow-calf producer and the The quick answer is to keep watchfeeder. One goes up, one ing the market, calculate goes down. The heavier one’s total costs and sell the calf gets, the fewer when a positive return is dollars the calf sells for reached. But with lower per pound. markets and higher costs, The logical answer for the outcome is not always beef producers is to manpositive. So a good buffer age costs without robbing is a staggered marketing Peter to pay Paul. Perhaps program in which you sell this is a bit of utopia. various weights of calves The advantage in the across different dates, alcurrent phase and any ways with one eye open. future efforts goes to proThe key is maintaining ducers who have a good flexibility in marketing handle on costs and uncalves so you have the derstand markets, which ability to move calves gives such producers a when windows open. chance to set appropriate Creative facilities, weanproduction goals. Good ing dates and low feed market consultations with costs help, and do not be local sale barns, along stuck in a historic all-orwith a good pencil to do none marketing program. the math, should guide I don’t know the final the sale of calves. answer because the final In the long run, finding the best marketanswer is dependent on the ultimate goals ing plan starts with a production system and capabilities of each individual producer. that lowers costs while sustaining the meat I can encourage producers to investigate and produced per cow exposed. In the short run, open new doors, but real change and accepastute market analysis is critical, but keep in tance of such risks must come from within. mind, the cost of feeders impacts the feedThe “within a producer” has deep roots. ers’ bottom line.

Beef production begins by placing cattle This is the give and take in the beef inon the land and deciding that raising beef dustry: I take from you, you take from me. would be a good occupation. Producers What was the goal? What was the need? choose among a variety of enterprises that Every change in ownership is a money would provide a desired return. The initial exchange with anticipated profit. But for monetary investment needs an acceptable who? I do not have a magic crystal ball, rate of return to sustain the business plus and every producer has a different ability the producer’s chosen lifestyle. to sustain a dollar lost.

For those born in the business, the quesBut loss is never the goal. Low prices altion never is asked or reported historically: ways will occur, so decreasing markets are a Why have we chosen this occupation? Well, good time to ponder production changes that we ranch. sustain low prices. In the long term, when The question is different when someone an average number is quoted, I want to be comes into ranching with earned dollars, on the right side of the average. I want to or times change and the current ownership be a lower-than-average-cost producer who wonders if money would be better invested captures an above-average price with an somewhere else. At that time, return on inincreasing share of the total carcass weight vestment needs to be competitive with other on the rail. investments. Either way, the owner decides May you find all your ear tags. what is good, which is embedded in the For more information, contact your local historical context of why one is ranching.

NDSU Extension Service agent (https:// So how much do we need to obtain a posiwww.ag.ndsu.edu/extension/directory) or tive return on investment, meet direct and Ringwall at the Dickinson Research Extenoverhead expenses, and purchase replacesion Center, 1041 State Ave., Dickinson, ND ment cattle, along with obtaining adequate 58601; 701-456-1103; or kris.ringwall@ return to labor and management? The longndsu.edu. term answer to this question is at the heart of the short-term answer to the producer’s initial question.

By my estimates, a better part of a $1,000 ##### bill per cow is needed to get that job done Use a pencil eraser to wipe off the metal through the sale of calves, cull cows and contacts on rechargeable items such as your cull bulls while accounting for the expense cordless phone and drill and they’ll get a of animals transferred into the herd. Is this better charge. You can also use this trick for possible? The obvious answer is maximizyour cell phone, iPod, or between batteries ing sale weight because more pounds equal and their contacts in electronics. more total dollars. ##### But keep in mind, total carcass value on Give dying indoor plants a second chance the rail caps the available money for distriwith this odd little treatment. Let three bution through the preharvest beef chain. So empty eggshells sit overnight in a couple of cups of water. (Multiply the amounts as everyone who is or has been involved in the needed). Then use the eggshell water the same pen of beef is limited to total value on next day when it’s time to water the plants. the rail; thus, bidding competition ensues.

Ruliffson joins Extension as NE district director

By NDSU Extension Service Kim Ruliffson has joined the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service as the northeast district director.

Ruliffson will provide supervision to 12 county NDSU Extension Service offices in northeastern North Dakota. She also will provide leadership, resource support and program coordination for agriculture, family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development and community vitality educational programs in this region.

Before joining NDSU Extension, Ruliffson served as the Work Well program coordinator at the University of North Dakota. In addition, she has been an affiliate faculty member with the UND Master of Public Health Program, and an instructor in Kinesiology and Public Health Education.

Previously, Ruliffson was a project coordinator for the National Resource Center on Native American Aging at the UND Center for Rural Health, as well as a project coordinator for the HOPE Youth Mentoring Program for Catholic Charities in New York.

She earned a bachelor of arts degree in Psychology from Ithaca College in New York and a master’s degree in Public Administration from UND. “I believe Kim will be a great asset to the NDSU Extension Service because she is an enthusiastic supporter of Extension programming and is committed to working with staff to achieve their professional goals,” said Chris Boerboom, director of the NDSU Extension Service. “She also will be able to draw upon her experiences working with diverse populations to help Extension staff as she seeks to meet the needs of our citizens.”

Her office will be in the NDSU Extension Service – Grand Forks County office. She can be reached at kimberly.ruliffson@ndsu.edu or 701-780-8229.

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Research increases beef cattle knowledge

By NDSU Extension Service ing. The scientists believe that increase was The effects of cold temperatures on feed due to the cows being in their third trimester intake, the type of breeding system used in of pregnancy, when they would need more beef cattle and adding pea starch to feedlot nutrients and energy. finishing diets, and the quality of the hay The breeding system study, also by Aniharvested from roadside ditches were a few mal Sciences Department scientists, showed of the beef cattle topics North Dakota State that cows bred by artificial insemination University (NDSU) animal scientists and calved nearly eight days earlier than cows Extension Service specialists studied in the only exposed to bulls (natural-service breedpast year. ing). The scientists also found that calves In the cold temperatures study, scientists born to cows bred by artificial inseminafrom the Animal Sciences Department found tion weighed more at weaning than calves that pregnant cows ate more in November born to cows just exposed to natural-service and December because temperatures were breeding. getting colder. However, the cows’ feed These findings indicate that using estrous intake didn’t increase much in January. synchronization and artificial insemination “A hypothesis for this is that they had becould have potential benefits for producers, come acclimated to the colder temperatures according to scientist Carl Dahlen. and maintained nutrition,” scientist Marc Using artificial insemination didn’t afBauer says. fect the proportion of cows that became But feed intake again increased in Februpregnant, however. ary, even though temperatures were warm-

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In the pea starch research, scientists at the Carrington Research Extension Center found that a feed pellet made with 30 percent pea starch and 70 percent dry distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) and fed at 15 or 30 percent of the diet’s dry matter can be an effective ingredient in feedlot finishing diets. They also found that this pellet can replace DDGS and some corn in those diets.

The hay research was a collaborative effort of scientists and Extension specialists from the Animal Sciences Department, School of Natural Resources Sciences and Central Grasslands Research Extension Center near Streeter, and Extension agents who worked with producers to collect 182 samples of hay harvested from ditches throughout the state.

Producers commonly harvest hay from forages growing in roadside ditches and feed it to cattle and other livestock.

The scientists say the variability in the quality of the hay emphasizes the need to test the nutrient content before feeding it to livestock.

They also found that several factors contribute to that variation, including contamination of dust from unpaved roads, the types of grasses growing in the ditches, and the amount of rain that falls between cutting and baling.

“The largest factor influencing hay quality is cutting date,” says Miranda Meehan, Extension’s livestock environmental stewardship specialist. “To achieve the best combination of quality and quantity, early July is the optimal time to harvest.”

For more information about these studies and other NDSU beef cattle research, see the “2016 North Dakota Beef Report” at https:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/cattledocs/research-reports.

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The International Year of Pulses aims to increase public awareness of the nutritional benefits of pulses as part of sustainable food production and food security. Pulse crops like beans, lentils, peas and chickpeas are a vital part of the general food basket.

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Legumes, including beans, are second only to cereals in providing nutrition to humans. About 80% of the beans grown in the United States being consumed nationally; the average U.S. per capita consumption is about 7.5 pounds per year. Improving the efficiency of bean production would directly and positively impact the consumers.

Idaho state House of Representatives have officially recognized the pulses official state recognition to pulses in their February 2016 resolution, which states that pulse crops “are a vital source of plant-based proteins and amino acids” and should “be eaten as part of a healthy diet to address obesity, as well as to prevent and help manage chronic diseases.” It also notes that pulses contribute nitrogen to the soil and are have a positive effect on soil fertility and environmental quality.

Pulses are major crops in Idaho and an important part of the state’s economy. More than 200,000 acres of pulse crops are grown in Idaho each year. Not many are aware that the USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council is located in Moscow, ID, which is recognized as the pea and lentil capital of the world. The Idaho Bean Commission headquartered in Boise since 1957 is charged with advancing Idaho’s quality dry and green bean production, promoting their nutritional and health benefits, and allocating funding for research, domestic and international marketing, government affairs and education.

There are approximately 500 major bean producers in the state of Idaho. Presently, Idaho ranks 1st in garden bean and 5th in dry edible bean production in the U.S. Most of the garden beans are grown in the Magic Valey (8,000 ac) and Treasure Valley (>1,500 ac) regions of Idaho. Interest in garden beans is increasing among Idaho growers. In 2014, a total of 2.23 million cwt of dry beans was produced on 125,000 ac, with average yield of 1,800 pounds per ac, which represents $21,500,000 annually.

Water conservation, and soil quality are taking the center stage as bean growers are focusing on sustainable, efficient production practices. As much as 60% of worldwide fresh water supply is used to irrigate crops; Idaho is ranked 5th in the nation in use of irrigation water. Modern, more efficient irrigation systems are found in more and more fields across the Western U.S., as drought and water shortages persist in the region from year to year. Subsurface drip irrigation, for example, ensures adequate moisture in the root zone without over-filling the soil profile, and minimizes water loss due to runoff, wind and evaporation. With appropriate, precision irrigation scheduling, the water use efficiency for subsurface drip ir-

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In cooperation with the Idaho Bean Commission, plant and soil scientists and water management engineers at the University of Idaho are conducting field experiments to develop sustainable water and soil conservation practices for dry edible and garden beans. The project falls under “sustainability” and “investing in specialty crop research to focus on conservation and environmental outcomes” focus areas and is in line with the purpose of the Idaho State Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program – to enhance the competiveness of U.S. specialty crops.

In years when irrigation water is scarce due to limited snow accumulation over the winter months, water conservation becomes especially important. With successful demonstration of benefits associated with efficient water use and improved soil quality due to reduced tillage, we expect increased adoption of subsurface drip irrigation and reduced tillage practices.

The purpose of this project lead by Dr. Olga Walsh, University of Idaho Cropping Systems Agronomist, is to evaluate the potential benefits of subsurface drip irrigation and reduced tillage systems, in comparison to conventional tillage and sprinkle and furrow irrigation in garden beans. The key focus of this work is to develop practical grower recommendations on most effective and efficient water use strategy for garden beans grown in varied tillage systems. Dr. Howard Neibling, University of Idaho Water Engineer, is providing the expertize on irrigation scheduling based on bean crop evapotranspiration (water loss by plants) and other environmental parameters such as soil characteristics and climatic conditions.

Another part of the project led by Dr. Don Morishita, University of Idaho Weed Scientist, is focusing on the effects of three tillage systems - conventional tillage, strip tillage, and direct seeding - and nine weed control treatments on dry bean growth and development. The study is evaluating 27 tillage x herbicide treatment combinations under sprinkler irrigation in dry beans.

The field experiments are located in Southern ID at the University of Idaho’s Parma and Kimberly Research and Extension Centers as well as in cooperating grower’s field near Notus, ID. The following agronomic, cultural and environmental parameters are assessed: biomass (stand emergence and establishment, plant height, weight, overall plant health and vigor (NDVI), weed seedling emergence and weed control), environmental (estimated evapotranspiration and amount of irrigation water actually applied, and soil moisture levels), and bean yield and quality. The study was initiated in spring of 2016, the first bean harvest will be completed in the next couple of weeks. The study will be continued in the next growing season.

As the information from these field experiments is collected and analyzed, it will be disseminated to the more than 500 Idaho bean growers and other crop growers interested in including beans into their crop production system via Olga Walsh’s CONTINUED ON PAGE A22

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Idaho Crops & Soils News newsletter, presentations at meetings and popular press articles. The Idaho Crops & Soils Blog and @IDCrops Twitter updates will ensure the larger exposure by effectively utilizing the on-line outreach. The Southern Idaho annual Cropping School and annual Bean School will be utilized to update the clientele and stakeholders on these and other bean projects.

The team is also planning to train graduate students in sustainable dry bean production and utilization of subsurface drip irrigation, reduced tillage, and weed control methods.

The research team would like to thank the Idaho State Department of Agriculture and Idaho Bean Commission for funding this research and extension work. We thank Andi Woolf-Weibey, Idaho Bean Commission’s Executive Director for supporting and overseeing the projects. Furthermore, we would like to thank University of Idaho Parma farm crew, University of Idaho Parma Cropping System’s Agronomy and Weed Science program technicians and students for taking care of the research plots and collecting data throughout the season.

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This article discusses congenital deformities in horses.

Before we begin, let’s define a few terms. “Congenital” refers to a condition that is present from birth. “Deformity” refers to the state of being malformed or misshapen. This discussion will focus on conformation, health, and wellbeing aspects affected by congenital deformities in horses.

There are many congenital deformities, but we will focus on contracted flexor tendons and angular limb deformities.

The flexor tendons are located behind the cannon bone (the large bone between the horse’s knee and fetlock). The deep digital flexor tendon attaches to the bone inside the horse’s hoof, known as the coffin bone. If the flexor tendons were to be contracted or shortened, it would cause the horse’s leg to curl up beneath itself. Contracted flexor tendons are usually associated with postural and foot changes; there may be signs of lameness and a lack of strength and energy needed for a newborn foal to thrive. Contracted flexor tendons are common in foals, and is a problem that most equine practitioners handle routinely. This disorder may be present at birth or acquired during the growth process.

Potential causes Possible causes include malpositioning of the foal in the uterus, exposing the mare to toxic substances, or the parents passing genetic defects onto the foal. In cases where the horse acquires the disorder, it could be caused by lack of strength because of long-term pain. The pain may arise from different reasons, such as physitis, osteochondritis dissecans, osteoarthritis, soft tissue wounds, or even infections. The horse may try to relieve the pain by withdrawing the limb, walking on its toes or even walk on the front of the fetlocks, depending on the amount and source of the pain the foal is experiencing. Also, nutritional imbalances can cause problems with bone growth, which can cause the foal to acquire contracted tendons while growing.

Signs/Symptoms The foal may have a contracted flexor tendon if it cannot stand, attempts to walk on the upper part of its fetlocks, or it may stand knuckled over the fetlocks or carpi (knees).

They may walk on their toes or even with their heels off the ground and may move slower and produce a “boxy” hoof with an elongated heel and toe that curves up. Horses that are 1-2 years of age usually knuckle over at the fetlock joints, resulting in the swelling of the joint and surrounding tissue. The horses are usually upright and straight-legged in both forelimbs and hind limbs. Yearlings are usually more difficult to treat than younger horses.

Treatment Identifying this condition early will result in the best outcome for your young horse. The veterinarian must do a complete examination to determine which specific tendons are affected and if the cause was a nutritional or congenital factor. Treatment will vary on a case-by-case basis. Common treatments include splints, casts, changes in nutrition, and corrective hoof care. For foals less than 1 year of age the pain can usually be subsiding with nutritional correction, proper hoof trimming and treatment of underlying pain. Surgery and stretching exercises may also be indicated. The outlook and recovery for this condition is fair to good if the horses are diagnosed early and managed properly, even if surgery is required. This means many will go on to have successful performance careers.

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Congenital limb deformities in horses CONTINUED FROM PAGE A26

(either front, hind or both), which is also known as an angular limb deformity. Some congenital deformities can affect the horse’s conformation or even its ability to perform, depending on the severity of the deformity. Angular limb deformities are defects in the musculoskeletal system. Foals with angular limb deformities have legs that deviate from straight when looked at from the front or rear.

Potential causes Potential causes include how the foal is positioned in the womb, a thyroid deficiency, trauma, a poorly formed or loosely jointed limb, or even under-development of the carpal (knee) or tarsal (hock) joints and long bones. Depending on the case and the foal, one to all four of the limbs may be affected. The joint that is affected most often is the carpus (knee), but on some occasions the tarsus (hock) and fetlocks are involved.

Signs/symptoms Signs, other than deviation of the limb, are not visible in foals, but lameness and soft-tissue swelling that can accompany severe deformities. Foals with poorly conformed carpal (knee), outermost tarsal (hock) bones, or excessively loose joints often become lame as the deformity worsens. One way this deformity is diagnosed is through a veterinarian taking radiographs of the limb. Treatment varies depending on the severity of the condition and the tissue affected.

Treatments Foals that are mildly affected may improve over time without treatment. In some cases, where the foals’ joints are excessively loose, a cast or splint is usually required. Limb support may last for up to 6 weeks, depending on the age of the foal, the severity of the condition, and the restricted exercise necessary to maintain tendon and ligament tone. Surgery may be necessary if the growth plates have been disturbed; this surgery is usually performed before the growth-plates close, so as early as 2-4 months in a horse’s early development. Success varies depending on the continual growth and development of the bones. Examinations and radiographs are taken to make sure the bones are growing and recovering properly. If treatment goes unattended, the outlook for recovery is poor and can lead to degenerative joint disease.

But with early detection, careful evaluation, and proper surgery, most foals respond very well.

Take-Home Message Contracted tendons and angular limb deformities can be successfully treated with the help of a veterinarian and appropriate management. Identifying these foals early yields the best results, so be sure to check foals’ legs and monitor growth in your management program.

References: • American College of Veterinary Surgeons. (2016).

Angular limb deviation in horses (https://www.acvs.org/ large-animal/angular-limb-deviation).

• Marcella, K. (2003, June 1). Tendon contracture and laxity problems in foals common, but still serious (http:// veterinarynews.dvm360.com/tendon-contracture-and-laxityproblems-foals-common-still-serious).

• Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. (2009). Developmental orthopedic disease in horses (http://www.merckvetmanual. com/pethealth/horse_disorders_and_diseases/bone_joint_ and_muscle_disorders_in_horses/developmental_orthopedic_disease_in_horses.html).

• University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine.

(2009, June 2). Contracted tendons and “tippy-toed” foals (http://www.thehorse.com/articles/23507/contracted-tendons-and-tippy-toed-foals).

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Tapping sorghum’s genetic potential

By Dennis O’Brien, Agricultural Research Service An Agricultural Research Service (ARS) plant geneticist has developed new genetic resources that allow the breeding of sorghum varieties with higher grain yields and greater resistance to diseases and pests.

The work by Robert R. Klein and his colleagues is important because with climate change and water shortages, sorghum is becoming an attractive alternative to U.S. crops that require more water. Sorghum also is a critical option for staving off hunger overseas.

Decades of breeding has produced sorghum suitable for a swath of 14 States extending from Texas to South Dakota.

This year’s U.S. crop is worth an estimated $1.9 billion.

Breeding new varieties for growers in the United States and other temperate regions is challenging because sorghum originated in the tropics. Many tropical sorghums flower when day lengths are short. By the time the days are short enough for flowering in temperate regions, it’s often too cold to produce a sorghum crop with sufficient grain.

Klein and his colleagues selected sorghum lines for cross breeding from the ARS Plant Genetic Resources Conservation Unit in Griffin, Georgia, that were known for producing high grain yields in countries such as Sudan and Ethiopia.

Because they were originally from sorghum’s center of origin in Africa, the lines selected would not flourish in temperate regions. But they had the potential to produce high grain yields while offering resistance to some of Mother Nature’s most daunting threats.

The researchers used both molecular and traditional breeding techniques to “convert” tall, late-flowering tropical sorghum plants into lines that mature faster and come equipped with genes for producing high grain yields.

The results, published in the Journal of Plant Registrations, will help ensure sorghum’s future as an economically viable crop. They also demonstrate the value of the ARS sorghum collection in Griffin, where lines from around the world are kept viable.

ARS is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief inhouse scientific research agency.

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MSU awarded grant to research biofuel, carbon capture technologies

By Evelyn Boswell for the MSU News Service portion of the project. On the whole, Stoy A regional interdisciplinary team led said, the grant “emphasizes interdisciplinary

by Montana State University has received student training.” $6 million to develop new innovations at Benjamin Poulter, an MSU ecologist now the intersection of food, energy and water at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center who systems while training the next generation collaboratively initiated the project with of scientists. researchers from MSU, USD and UWY, The four-year grant from the National said the project is complex and is necesScience Foundation will allow MSU, the sary to evaluate the regional consequences University of Wyoming and the University of global climate change policies that aim of South Dakota to coordinate a massive to achieve “negative carbon dioxide emiseffort to address questions about whether sions.” The term refers to the withdrawal biofuels and carbon capture technologies of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by can be sustainably introduced into the Upper growing biofuels to produce energy and Missouri River Basin, said Paul Stoy, prin“capturing” carbon dioxide emissions to cipal investigator and associate professor store in geologic formations or in soils and in the Department of Land Resources and vegetation.

Environmental Sciences in MSU’s College “For the first time in millions of years, of Agriculture. atmospheric CO2 concentrations will reThe main project goal is to develop a main above 400 parts per million for the framework for evaluating proposals to entirety of 2016,” Poulter said. “Negative reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide concenCO2 policies are needed to help make CO2 trations -- the leading contributor to climate reductions and to steer society away from change -- while maintaining food security, a 2-degree Celsius warming (3.6 degrees water quality, biodiversity and other benFahrenheit), but these policies must be efits, Stoy said. implemented without harming local liveliThe researchers could find unexpected hoods, as well as food production, water social and environmental conflicts when quality and biodiversity.” biofuels are used to generate energy and The interdisciplinary team is well precarbon dioxide is removed from the atmopared for the challenge, Poulter said. sphere and stored in geological formations He added that the involvement of profesor in ecosystems, Stoy explained. sors and students from the MSU DepartThe Upper Missouri River Basin refers to ments of Land Resources and Environthe Missouri River and all its tributaries upmental Sciences, Ecology, Earth Sciences, stream of Sioux City, Iowa. The basin conHealth and Human Development, the Center tains parts or most of five states -- Montana, for Biofilm Engineering, and the Energy Wyoming, South Dakota, North Dakota and Research Institute, draws on the strengths Nebraska -- and more than 20 Indian reserof MSU across a range of environmental vations. It represents 30 percent of the wheat science, energy-related, and food and agriproduced in the United States, 13 percent of cultural disciplines. the soybeans, 11 percent of the cattle and 9 For example, project investigator Julia percent of the corn, according to the Upper Haggerty is an assistant professor of geograMissouri River Basin Association. phy in MSU’s Department of Earth Sciences The Upper Missouri River Basin also in the College of Letters and Science. contains the Colstrip power plant in eastern “This work is closely aligned with my Montana -- the second largest coal-fired ongoing interests in the nexus of energy generating facility west of the Mississippi policy, resource management and rural -- and the Bakken shale formation. economies,” Haggerty said. “It is very Thirty-one private, state and federal inexciting to think we can conduct cuttingstitutions and more than 50 people, includedge, integrated modeling science using ing 18 MSU faculty and 13 MSU graduate the model available in our own backyard.” students, will be involved in the project The $6 million grant was one of 11 grants that will run into 2020, Stoy said. MSU recently awarded through the NSF’s Experiwill take the lead on research related to mental Program to Stimulate Competitive agriculture and biofertilizers, food security, Research (EPSCoR). clean energy, and water supply and quality.

“This four-year grant is important to Researchers at USD will focus on land use, Montana,” said MSU Vice President for Rebiodiversity and ecosystem services assearch and Economic Development Renee sessment. UW will take the lead on issues Reijo Pera. “It will allow us to address funrelated to agricultural economics, economic damental questions in the energy sector and modeling and land use. Importantly for the enables us to partner with our neighboring integrated award, all institutions will have scientists in Wyoming and South Dakota. the opportunity to collaborate on all aspects These grants are highly competitive and of the project. so we are proud of the accomplishments of Montana partners in the project will inour scientists.” clude Little Big Horn College on the Crow Denise Barnes, head of NSF EPSCoR, Indian Reservation, Salish Kootenai College added, “These awards represent a tremenon the Flathead Indian Reservation and the dous value for the scientific community, as Montana Institute on Ecosystems. Among they foster research into some of the most the federal participants are the National Park pressing issues facing U.S. society, while Service, the U.S. Geological Survey and the simultaneously supporting collaborative U.S. Department of Agriculture. research programs and workforce developBrad Bauer, natural resource agent for ment. Whether by expanding our knowledge Gallatin County Extension, said he looks of the brain or by improving how our water, forward to lending his expertise to the projfood and energy systems work efficiently ect on behalf of MSU Extension. together, these projects hold the promise of “MSU Extension is excited to be part transforming our daily lives.” of an important project that will help us to MSU’s new grant is part of EPSCoR’s provide communities with the information Research Infrastructure Improvement they need to make wise decisions to feed Track-2 Investment strategy, which builds the world while developing solutions to national research strength by initiating increased atmospheric CO2 levels.” collaborations across institutions in two or Each of the three coordinating universities will receive $2 million to pursue its CONTINUED ON PAGE A32

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

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

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

2-2006 Peterbilt 379 Cat C15, 435/550 hp, 1-10 speed, 1-13 speed, 48” sleeper, engine brake........ $39,500 to $42,500 •2-2005 Peterbilt 379 Cat C15, 435/550 hp, 10 speed, 48” sleeper, engine brake.................................... $39,500

2-2007 Freightliner Columbia MBE4000 450 hp, 10 speed Ultrashift, engine brake, 42” flat top sleeper................ $19,500

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

2007 Kenworth T600 Cat, Ultrashift, air ride, jake brake, 72” sleeper................. ......................................... COMING IN 2-2006 Freightliners Ultrashift and Autoshift, 14.0L Detroits, air ride, jakes, day cabs.................................. COMING IN 2011 CPS belly dump............. COMING IN 2002 Arnes side dump........... COMING IN

1980 Mack RL600L EG-350 350 hp, 15 speed, spring ride.......................$6000 1995 Freightliner FLD120 Cat 3406E, 355 hp, 10 speed, air ride.................$5900 1991 Ford L9000 Cat 3406B, 400 hp, 13 speed, engine brake, air ride......$8500 Converter Dolly 15-ft.x96”, tandem axle, spring ride, steel wheels.............$8500

6-2006 Sterling AT9500, MBE4000, 450 hp, 10 speed, engine brake, new paint, miles in the 4’s and 5’s........... Starting at $25,000

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

1994 International 9400 Cummins N14, 350 hp, 9 speed, engine brake, air ride............................................. $16,500

1996 Kenworth T800 Cummins N14, 435 hp, 15 speed, engine brake, tag axle............................................ $21,500

2007 Kenworth T600 Cat C13, 425 hp, 10 speed Ultrashift, air ride, new ITB box, pintle hitch, tag axle, electric tarp...................................... $77,500

2007 Freightliner Columbia Detroit 14.0L, Ultrashift, engine brake, 19-ft. box............ Call

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2006 John Deere 772D 8 speed powershift, 5,081 hours, AWD, 14-ft. moldboard.............................. $89,500

2016 Jet sidedump, 47-ft.x102”, 49” and 79” axle config., lift axle, air ride............................................. $57,500

2-2007 & 2008 Smith Co. side dump, 47-ft. x102”, 36-ft. and 20-ft. tubs, electric tarp, air ride.... $60,000 as a set

2017 Timpte 50-ft.x96”x72” ag hopper, tri-axle, rear lift axle, air ride, LED lights........................................ $49,000 2017 Timpte 40-ft.x96”x72”, reverse traps, air ride, ag hoppers, sight windows, extra flaps........................................ $39,500 2016 Timpte American Ag 50-ft. x 96” x 72” ag hopper, hydraulic traps, electric tarp, air ride, sight windows, rear lift axle.$52,500 2015 Timpte 50-ft.x96”x72” ag hoppers, air ride, rear lift axle, extra flaps, .... $47,500 2011 Timpte 50-ft.x96”x66” air ride, rear lift axle, splash guards............. $32,500

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

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

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

2006 Case 580 Super MII Case 445T, 90 hp, 4 speed, 4x4, Extend-a-hoe, enclosed cab................................... $39,500 2001 CPS 42-ft. belly dump, tandem axle, spring ride .............................. $20,500 1998 CPS 42-ft. belly dump, spring ride........................................ $19,500

1997 Caterpillar TH83 Cat 3054T, 109 hp, 4 speed, 41-ft. height reach, 8000 lbs. capacity............................ $27,500

3-2016 Jet 40-ft.x96”x68”, sight windows, vented slopes, LED lights, spring ride...$28,500 & $29,500 • 2015 Jet air ride............................ $29,500

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

2006 Load King 55-ton, 3 axle lowboy, 49-ft. x108”, outriggers go to 12-ft. 6” wide, air ride, rear lift axle, self-contained.................................. $51,500

2013 CPS belly dump, 42-ft.x96”, tri-axle, spring ride, electric tarp...... $26,500 2013 Jet 40-ft.x96”x68”, ag hoppers, air ride, side chutes, sight windows, suspension gauge........................... $25,850

1991 Ford F350 7.5L, V8, 5 speed manual, flatbed, goosenecl hitch, dual fuel tanks, dual exhaust.................................... $10,500

1988 Great Dane dry van, 48-ft.x102”, spring ride, shelving and power for job trailer, insulated...............................................$9500

2001 Felling end dump, 25-ft.x102”x48”, 20-ft. tub, high lift end gate, spring ride........................ $24,500 2010 Timpte 50-ft.x96”x72”, tandem spread axle, ag hoppers, electric tarp and traps, front and rear enclosures...... $32,500

2007 Freightliner Century Detroit 60, 14.0L, 455 hp, Ultrashift, wireless remote, manual tarp..............................................Call

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

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

2003 Utility reefer van 28-ft.x102”, roll up door, side door, Tommy lift.........$8500 2000 Castleton 42-ft.x102”x72”, ag hoppers, spring ride, pintle hitch....................................... $18,000

1990 Peterbilt 377, Cummins engine, 9 speed, air ride, 15-ft. box.............. $22,500 2007 Trail-Eze TE80HT 40-ton hydraulic tail drop deck, hydraulic winch................................ $29,500

2002 Freightliner FL70 Cat 3126, 275 hp, automatic, retarder brake, 15-ft. service body, beacon lights, spool racks...................................... $19,500

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

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2005 XL Specialized drop deck, 48-ft.x102”, tandem spread axle, air ride............................................. $15,900 1995 Merritt 40-ft.x96”x68”, ag hoppers, spring ride, extra flaps..................... $21,500

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30 N.D. 4-H clubs earn Healthy Club recognition

By NDSU Extension Service Thirty 4-H clubs were recognized for demonstrating their commitment to teaching healthful habits and practicing healthful living by being designated as Healthy North Dakota 4-H clubs for 2015-16.

The 4-H clubs, with a total of 463 members, earned the special recognition for making “Eat Smart. Play Hard.” lessons part of their club meetings for the past year. Six clubs also earned extra recognition for completing the Family Mealtime Challenge.

“Eat Smart. Play Hard. Together” is a statewide campaign that emphasizes the importance of making healthful food choices, getting regular exercise and families eating together.

This was the eighth or ninth year some clubs were named a Healthy North Dakota 4-H Club. This year, each club member received a certificate of recognition and a small prize.

The clubs recognized this year are by county, number of members and number of years they have received the Healthy North Dakota 4-H Club recognition, and whether they completed the Family Mealtime Challenge: • Barnes - Valley Friends, 14 members, seven years • Burleigh - Caring Hands, six members, five years; Dynamite Kids, 13 members, three years; North Stars, seven members, three years, completed Family Mealtime Challenge; Silver Colts, seven members, seven years, completed Family Mealtime Challenge • Cass - Absaraka Crows, 18 members, three years, completed Family Mealtime Challenge; Cass County Crusaders, 15 members, two years; Clover Friends, 33 members, three years, completed Family Mealtime Challenge; Dragonflies, 16 members, six years, completed Family Mealtime Challenge; Flickertails, 11 members, first year, completed Family Mealtime Challenge; Rainbow Kids, 15 members, eight years; Uniters, six members, eight years; Valley Adventures, 18 members, eight years; Wheatland Pioneers, 19 members, nine years • Divide - Flickertails, eight members, nine years • Grand Forks - K-KOTS, 18 members, two years; Walle Wonders, 15 members, one year • Grant - Bull’s Eye 4-H Archery Club, 17 members, two years; City Slickers, 18 members, five years • LaMoure - LaMoure Cloverleafs, 23 members, three years • Logan - Cloverbuds, 17 members, two years; Dakota Kids, 16 members, three years • McLean - Washburn Cowboys, six members, two years; Lakeside 4-H, 32 members, four years • Morton - Missouri Valley Bunch, 23 members, eight years • Pierce - Feathers, Hooves and Wool, eight members, two years • Ransom - Aliceton, 17 members, five years • Richland - Helping Hands, seven members, one year • Sargent - Night Riders, 27 members, one year • Ward - Prairie Ryders, seven members, one year “One ‘H’ in 4-H stands for health, and we continue to be pleased with the variety of health-related activities that clubs throughout North Dakota report,” says Julie GardenRobinson, North Dakota State University Extension Service food and nutrition specialist and Healthy North Dakota 4-H Clubs program coordinator. “For example, club members have demonstrated how to prepare healthful snacks, served food safely at county events and helped in community gardens, among their many activities. Some create displays to showcase their club activities at the county or State Fair level.

“Being part of a 4-H club involves learning by doing, and these clubs have not only learned about nutrition, fitness and health, but they have participated in activities that can impact their families and their communities,” she adds.

Clubs are required to incorporate at least one nutrition or fitness activity into a minimum of six regular meetings during the year to be named a Healthy North Dakota 4-H Club.

4-H clubs interested in participating in the 2016-17 North Dakota Healthy 4-H Clubs program should contact their county Extension office or visit this website: http://tinyurl. com/healthy4-Hclubs. ##### The average life span of a domestic turkey, from birth to freezer, is 26 weeks. During this period of time, it will eat about 75 pounds of turkey feed. The average life span of a wild turkey is three or four years. It generally feeds on seeds, nuts, insects, and berries.

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4-wheel drive 2010 Case IH Titan 4520 auto, 3 bin, 70-ft. boom, SmarTrax autosteer, Viper Pro, 3178 hours....... $175,000 ................................ $153,000

2005 Case 4510 370 hp, auto, 70-ft. flex air bed, 4500 hours. ............... $78,000... $103,000

2002 Case 4300 Cummins automatic, flex-air system....... .................................. $53,000

2001 Case 3300 3-wheel, Cummins auto, flex-air system..............................$19,500

1998 Sterling Cummins 10-speed, New Leader 3020 G4 bed....................... $46,000

2009 Case IH 4520 Viper Pro, Smartrax. 2860 hours. Immaculate condition.. $138,000

SPECIAL PRICING! 2010 Case IH FLX 4520 Viper Pro Smartrax autosteer, Clean Truck! 5100 hours........ .................................. $98,000

2008 Terra Gator 8244 Cat, TerraShift, air flow, 70-ft. boom, 2900 hours..... $69,500

2009 Merritt with hydraulic belt conveyor, electric tarp, 4 compartments..........$33,000

2007 Case 4520 3 bin, 70-ft. booms, autosteer, 5500 hours. .................................. $98,000

2011 Case IH 4520 810 FlexAir, roll tarp, 2628 hours......... ................................ $138,000

1450 gallon NH3 tanks and trailers............ From $3200 up

2000 Loral EZ Rider 3000 SS, Air Max 5, 6100 hours....... ..........$43,000........... $63,000

2004 Case IH FLX4010 automatic, 1800 gallon stainless steel liquid, 80-ft. boom, SCS660 controller, Raven cruiser, shows 7147 hours...... .................................. $63,000

2006 Peterbilt 387 Cat C13, 13 speed, 660,000 miles........ .................................. $32,500

2006 Terra Gator 8104 Soilection Air Max 2000 dry, 70-ft. boom, electric roll over tarp, Raven Smartrax easy steering, Falcon controller, 5730 hours................ $59,500

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

2002 Case IH SPX4260 1200 gallon SS, 60/80-ft. boom, 15”/20” spacing, Aim Command system, 4890 hours...... .................................. $76,000

12,200 gallon NH3 tank on skid, 265 psi........... $28,000 (2) 6000 gallon propane tanks, 250 psi..$15,000 for the pair

2006 Case FLX 4510 floater, 2004 Loral C15 Cat, automatAllison automatic, Cummins, ic, Air Max 1000......... $93,000 FlexAir 810 box, Viper controller, autosteer, shedded every L CIA ! night, 7466 hours, runs great.

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1994 International with Rayman 24-ton top auger tender.. 18,000 gallon NH3 tank, good data plate, picked up in Min.................................. $44,000 nesota.................... $34,000

2005 Freightliner 660,000 miles and side-shooter SS Willmar with tip-tops...$48,000

1974 Mississippi 10,000 gallon NH3 transport, 265 psi, not in test............... $38,500

1990 Wilson hopper trailer with roll tarp.............. $6200

1984 International DT 466 8 speed, Tyler 16 ton rear discharge tender with roll tarp..$16,500 25 ton Willmar side discharge tender box............ .....................$18,500/bed

2009 TerraGator 8204, Cat, Terra Shift, Airmax Precision 2, twin bin, Raven SmarTrax, 4530 hours .............................. ........$78,000.........$83,000..........$93,500

1999 Loral Airmax 5 Cummins, 5700 hours, DJ controller.............................. $28,500

2009 Willmar Wrangler 4550. .................................. $23,500 2012 Willmar Wrangler 4560.

780 hours.................. $28,500

2012 Merritt semi tender with hydraulic belt conveyor, electric roll tarp................. $44,000

1997 Hart two hopper semi tender........................ $29,500

1996 Freightliner 5 axle, 25 2000 Simonsen semi-tender. ton Rayman tender.... $44,000 .................................. $29,500

2002 KBH 25-ton semi tender with back auger, self-contained......................... $32,500

2006 Komatsu WA70-5 loader, 2283 hours........... $27,500

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

1991 Loral DT 466 automatic, Airmax 5....................... $9500

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Washington DNR and partners receive conservation award

By Washington State Department of Natural Resources It may seem counterintuitive, but some forests in the Pacific Northwest have too many trees for their own good. These dense forests are more prone to disease, insect infestations and, most troubling of all, huge fires that are exacerbated by a changing climate. 2015 was the fourth-worst wildfire year since 1960 and six of the 10 largest U.S. wildfires were in the Pacific Northwest.

At its heart, the Manastash-Taneum Resilient Landscape Restoration Project recognizes that good forest management, which includes responsible harvesting, allows fire-, insectand disease-resistant forests to thrive and also benefits a diversity of species. In recognition of this work, this eastern Washington partnership received the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Leadership in Conservation Award at the Sustainable Forestry Initiative 2016 Annual Conference.

“We are so pleased to recognize the Washington state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Yakama Nation — both SFI program participants — and their partners the Washington state Department of Fish & Wildlife, The Nature Conservancy and the U.S. Forest Service,” said Kathy Abusow, president and CEO of SFI Inc. The project shows the benefits of using responsible harvesting to return forest ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest to a condition before fire suppression became a dominant feature of forest management. In a recent report, The Nature Conservancy found that about 30 percent of all forests in eastern Washington are too densely packed with trees and other vegetation.

“These forests will benefit if they are managed in ways that allow them to better tolerate wildfires. Responsible harvesting, followed by controlled prescribed burning, should help reduce crown fires, which are more dangerous and difficult to control. This is a practical way to help mitigate some of the damage that climate change is expected to cause,” said Laura Potash, The Nature Conservancy’s project lead.

In many parts of the Pacific Northwest, a lack of harvesting combined with fire suppression has increased fuel loads.

“By looking at historical levels of tree spacing we have information to provide forest managers on the openings needed in a forest to make it less susceptible to catastrophic fire,” said Larry Leach, the Washington state DNR assistant region manager for state lands in southeast Washington.

The project’s emphasis on removing smaller trees through thinning also offers an ideal mechanism to use small-diameter logs. This approach helps to address forest health issues, while also creating economic opportunities for the Yakama Nation and the local economy. The Yakama Nation owns and operates the only log-milling facility in southeastern Washington.

“This project gives us an opportunity to derive economic benefits from the land. It also helps show how forest management can return the forest to a more open, less dense, state, which will encourage the growth of edible greens and other traditional foods important to Yakama culture,” says Kelly Olney a resource allocation manager at Yakama Forest Products, a SFI program participant.

The award recognizes DNR for its national leadership in research and collaboration on forest health.

“They participate in more than 60 research projects every year and set a great example for other SFI program participants, all of whom commit to forest research as part of the SFI Forest Management Standard,” Abusow said.

According to SFI, DNR is one of 14 government agencies in the United States that are SFI program participants with a quarter of public forestlands now certified to SFI.

The frustrating thing about gals…

She says, “We need to talk,” and then walks away. Why? When? About what?

“Does this make me look fat?” is a question with only one right answer, so why does she ask it?

She has to buy a gauzy, glitzy cover for every electronic device she owns. What’s wrong with plain gray?

She brings up a problem she’s having, and the she gets mad as soon as you suggest a solution.

When she says, “Excuse me?” after something you said, she’s not asking you to repeat it; she’s simply giving you a chance to rethink the comment.

She tries on a pair of ten-year-old jeans and then sobs because they don’t fit any more. Why not just throw them away?

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COMBINES

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(R) 2013 John Deere S680 premium cab, standard lighting with extremity lights, 7” GS3 color touch screen, AutoTrac ready, Harvest monitor, Command Touch Pro-Drive transmission with Harvest Smart, extended wear TriStream rotor, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut chopper, Firestone dual 650/85R38 drive tires, 620/75R26 steering tires, side hill performance package, 790 separator hours, 1090 engine hours. #21230 (2).

WAS $345,000 THEN $336,500 NOW $327,500 2012 John Deere S680 premium cab & Command Touch operator control console, HID lighting, GS3-2630 mounted on arm rest, AutoTrac ready with Harvest monitor, Pro-Drive transmission with Harvest Smart feedrate control, fixed speed lateral tilt feederhouse with reverser, small grain concave, thick skin Tri-stream rotor, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, 400 bushel grain tank with extensions, 2-speed fine cut straw chopper with powercast tailboard, 650/85R38 dual drive tires, 750/65R26 steering tires, 575 separator hours, 755 engine hours.

JD Powertrain extended warranty remains. #21491 (4) WAS $335,000 THEN $325,000 NOW $315,000 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. #13596. (4).

WAS $205,000 THEN $192,500 NOW $185,000 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. #13639. (1).

WAS $160,000 THEN $151,500 NOW $146,000 (R) 2009 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, level land variable speed feederhouse, 1365 separator hours. #13606. (4).

WAS $183,500 THEN $170,500 NOW $160,000 (R) 2006 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. #13584. (2).

WAS $154,000 THEN $143,500 NOW $133,500

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2013 John Deere 612C (12) row, 30”, opposed knife stalk row, AutoTrac Rowsense. sensors. #16002446. (4)... ......................................NOW $62,000 2012 John Deere 612C 30” spacing, and 12 row, opposed knife stalk, AutoTrac Rowsense. #16002448. (2).....$64,500 2012 John Deere 612C 30” spacing, 12 row, opposed knife stalk row, AutoTrac Rowsense sensors. #16002447. (2).... ................................................$64,500

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 (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. #13505. (4).

WAS $109,750 THEN $99,000 NOW $93,000 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 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. #21354. (1).

WAS $264,500 THEN $250,500 NOW $241,500 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).

WAS $181,500 THEN $172,500 NOW $165,500

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2014 John Deere T670 “Conventional combine”, 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, 23ft. 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.

JD 5 year 3000 hour extended warranty remains, expires 7/31/19 or 3000 hours. #13617. (1).

WAS $299,950 THEN $280,000 NOW $261,500

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. #13616. (4).

WAS $263,750 THEN $238,000 NOW $229,500 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 1983 John Deere 8820 combine with 30.5x32 tires, chaff spreader. #13573.

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WAS $12,500 THEN $7350 NOW $6350

DRAPER HEADERS

(R) 2011 John Deere 640D 40-ft., pickup reel, road transport kit with lights. #14028. (4)..............................$53,000 (R) 2014 John Deere 635D 35-ft., finger pickup reel, transportation kit. #14137.

(1)............................................$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)..$58,500 2012 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel, transportation package. #14075. (4).... ................................................$48,000 (R) 2011 John Deere 635D 35-ft., poly tine pickup reel, road transport with lights. #14001. (1)..............................$47,500 (R) 2011 John Deere 635D 35-ft., finger reel, transportation kit. #14052. (1)...... ................................................$45,700 2011 John Deere 635D 35-ft. header, road transport with lights. #13981. (1).......... ......................................NOW $39,000 2011 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel, road transport kit, lights. #13979.(1).... ......................................NOW $39,000 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 $35,500

2010 John Deere 635D 35-ft., poly tine pickup reel, road transport with lights, cutterbar with full width skid shoes. #14115. (4)....................NOW $35,000 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 2000 John Deere 936D road transport with lights, poly tin pickup reel. #14022. (1).. ................................................$19,000 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. ...................... ......................................NOW $29,500 2010 MacDon D60 40-ft., pickup reel, slow speed transport, JD 70 series adapter. #21050. (1)....................NOW $38,500 2003 MacDon 963 36-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit, 60 Series JD adapter. #13831. (3)....................NOW $17,000

PICKUP HEADERS

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

FLEX HEADERS

2011 John Deere 640FD 40-ft., pickup reel, crop conveyor auger header height sensing. #14153. (1).....$65,260 (R) 2006 John Deere 635F 35-ft., pickup reel, composite fingers, high stone dam. #13897...........................$20,500 2004 John Deere 635F auger composite fingers, HH sensing & Contour sensor. #13879. (3)..............................$16,950 1998 John Deere 625F 25-ft. flexible. #21886. (2).................................$6500 2013 MacDon FD75 45-ft. flex draper. #14112....................................$79,500 2012 MacDon FD70 45-ft., gauge wheels. #14110. (1)..............................$66,500 2011 MacDon FD70 45-ft., pickup reel, slow speed transport, fits JD 70 series adapter. #14111. (1)................$69,000 2004 MacDon 974 36-ft. flex draper with John Deere adapter. #21845 (1).......... ................................................$19,500

FERTILIZER SPREADER

“RENTAL/Demonstrator” New Leader TR1000 trailer with 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 50 lbs./acre to as high as 1100 lbs./acre at a width of 105-ft. To accommodate for varying row crops and full-season fertilizer application, the TR1000 axle manually adjust from 80” to 120” wheel centers. #14200917.

WAS $95,000 THEN $85,500 NOW $69,500

IN STOCK

Making a smart move 1- Horst CHC25 25-ft., 2 wheel steer header trailer, 20.5x8 tires, 10,000 lbs rated capacity, 18-ft. wheel base, 11-ft. to 12’6” adjustable tongue length, 26-ft. top rail, 2-header pads, 2-ratchet straps. #10433....... ................................................................................................ $4500 Horst CHC36 36-ft. header trailer, 225/75R15 tire, 10,160 lbs rated capacity, 24-ft. wheel base, 11-ft to 12’6” adjustable tongue length, 36-ft. top rail, 2-header pads, 2-ratchet straps. #10379......... $5500 9-Horst CHCF45 45-ft. 4-wheel steer header trailer, 15,500 lbs rated capacity, 30-ft. wheel base, 11-ft. to 12’6” adjustable tongue length, 45-ft. top rail, 2-header pads, 2-ratchet straps. Each............. $9500 1-New Frontier 42-ft. heavy duty, high speed header trailer, tandem axle, brakes, adjustable header brackets, ratchet straps, ball hitch. #9833.................................................................................. $14,500 1-New Frontier 48-ft. heavy duty, high speed header trailer, tandem axle, brakes, adjustable header brackets, ratchet straps, ball hitch, lights. #9832........................................................................ $16,500

USED HEADER & COMBINE TRAILERS Unverferth HT42 42-ft. header trailer. #21870 (4)...................... $7000 2013 Horst 36-ft. header trailer. #10379. (1).............................. $5500 V-trailer, 30-ft. combine trailer. #16002341. (4)............................ $2000

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

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AUGER HEADERS

1998 John Deere 930R 30-ft., slat reel, level land, HD skid plates, Dial-A-Speed reel control. #14085. (4).............$8900 1990 John Deere 930R 30-ft., batt reel. #13956. (1).................................$7800

(R) = “Reconditioned”

JOHN DEERE

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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NEW JOHN DEERE TRACTORS

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

TRACKS

NEW John Deere 7230R 230 hp, EVT, 2630 display, SF1 receiver, 6.8L engine, 85cc hydraulic pump, five remote cylinder, 540E/1000/1000E PTO, regular drawbar Cat. III, 40,000 triple link suspension, premium LED light package, full coverage rear fenders, Ethernet switch, foot speed control throttle, cold weather package, 240 amp alternator, Quik-tatch. #942. ......... “Demonstrator Save” $43,000 2015 John Deere 6195R 195 hp, AutoQuad Plus, 7” color touch display, JD link, 4100 processor, XM, 60ccm hydraulic pump, 4 remote cylinder, 540E/1000/1000E PTO, sway control blocks, 420/90R30 142 A8 R1, pivot fenders, cold weather package, 240 amp alternator, panorama glass roof, 2 pr 450# inside inner, 1 pr 450# outside inner weights. #1047.................. .“Carryover Special” Save $28,000 2015 John Deere 6175R MFWD, 175 engine hp, IVT transmission, 10” touch display, Greenstar AutoTrak, Gen 4 ACT 4600 processor, premium cab, radio/XM, 60ccm hydraulic pump, four remote cylinder, 540E/1000/1000E, sway control blocks, 110” axle, 420/90R30 142A8, pivot fenders, cold weather package, fuel heating system, deluxe pano lights, 240 amp alternator, panorama glass roof, 2 pr 450# inside inner weights. #1045................................... .“Carryover Special” Save $28,000 NEW John Deere 6155M MFWD, 123 PTO hp, 155 engine hp, 20 speed PowrQuad transmission, standard cab, Isobus ready/Greenstar ready, mirrors, cold start package, 200 amp alternator, multi power outlet strip, 540/1000 PTO, Cat. III 3 point hitch, 3 hydraulic remotes, joystick loader control, 480/80R42 rear tires, 420/85R28 front tires with fenders. #11 (1)................................................ .“Carryover Special” Save $17,750 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 remotes, 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

2015 John Deere 6140D MFWD, 115 PTO hp, 140 engine hp, standard cab, air ride seat, 24F/12R synchronized transmission, 3 hydraulic remotes, 540/1000 PTO, Cat. II 3 point hitch, 18.4x38 rear tires with 8 rear weights, 14.9x24 front tires. #1048.... .“Carryover Special” Save $12,000 2015 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 point hitch, rear hydraulic remote, 43x16-20 rear industrial tire, 27x8.515 front industrial tire, H165 loader. #8897. (1)........................ Save $9000

2015 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

2015 John Deere 1025R MFWD, 18 PTO hp, 24 engine hp, hydro transmission, 540 PTO, Cat I. 3 point, H120 loader, 260 backhoe, 26x12 rear tires, 18x8.5 front tires. #8791.

(2)...................................................... ..... “Carryover Special” Save $4000

ANTIQUE TRACTORS

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

3 POINT HITCH EQUIPMENT

“NEW” Frontier BU1060 round bale unroller, hydraulic actuation. #21005.

(1)............................................. $1595 “NEW” Frontier BU1060 round bale unroller, hydraulic actuation. #21006.

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

“NEW” Frontier SB1164 Cat. I, 3 pt hitch snowblower. #9828. (1)............. $4500

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 transmission, 115 gpm dual hydraulic pumps, 5 hydraulic remotes, motor seal drain, Cat V heavy duty draw bar, Command View III cab with active seat, XM radio, HID lighting, 2630 GS3 display, SF1 receiver, SF2 activation, Ethernet switch, dual radar, Firestone IF800/70R38 radial tires, 4260 lb rear tire weights, 1980 lb. rear suitcase weights, 400 gallon tank, 90 gallon DEF tank.190 hours. 5 year 2000 hour John Deere extended warranty applies. #21765. (1).............$ Arriving Soon $

2002 John Deere 9420 420 hp, 24F/6R QuadRange transmission, deluxe cab, active seat, differential lock, dual 800/70R38 tires, 2800# front weights, 4950# rear weights, 4 hydraulic remotes, recent engine work, 5335 hours. #21612 (1).............................$122,500 2001 John Deere 9400 425 engine hp, 24 speed PowrSync transmission, power differential lock, 4 hydraulic remotes, 1000 PTO, 710/70R38 dual tires, 3900 lbs. of wheel weights, deluxe cab, AM-FM stereo, true speed radar, 3990 hours. #21910 (4)....................$93,500 2008 John Deere 9330 375 hp, powershift, 710/70R42 duals, active seat, 4 remotes. Consignment. #17300. (1)..... ..............................................$159,000 2004 John Deere 9320 deluxe comfort package, power differential lock, 18/6 powershift, backup alarm, AM/FM/WB/ CD, instructional seat. Consignment. #16013032. (2)......................$145,000

1991 Ford New Holland Versatile 846 230 engine hp, 4 hydraulic remotes, 12F/4R standard transmission, 18.4x34 dual tires, 6850 hours. #21842. (3)..$29,500

JOHN DEERE ROW CROP - 100 hp. plus

2012 John Deere 8360R 360 hp with Intel power management, IVT transmission, 60 gpm hydraulic pump, 4 hydraulic remotes, premium Commandview II cab, AutoTrac ready, dual beam radar sensor, 1000 PTO, 3-pt. hitch, 710/70R42 rear dual tires, ILS front axle with 480/70R34 dual tires and fenders, HID lighting, wheel weights.

2215 hours. #14957. (4).

WAS $265,000 THEN $229,950 NOW $190,000

2010 John Deere 8320R MFWD, 320 engine hp, 260 PTO hp, 16F/4R powershift, 1000 PTO, Cat. III 3 pt. hitch, 5 hydraulic remotes, 85cc (60gpm) hydraulic pump, 118.5” rear axle, 480/80R50 dual rear tires, 420/85R34 front tires with independent front suspension, deluxe cab, cold start package, premium radio, 1400 lbs weights on each rear axle. #21099. (3)........... ............................................ $198,000

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).......................... $175,000

2014 John Deere 7250R MFWD, 250 engine hp, IVT transmission, 85cc hydraulic pump, 5 hydraulic remotes, Cat III, 3 point hitch, 540/1000 PTO, 118.5” rear axle, 620/70R42 rear tires with inside 615 lb wheel weights, 600/65R28 front tires with fenders, premium cab, Ethernet switch, foot throttle, cold weather package, 240 amp alternator, H480 JD loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple fork, 50 hours.

5 year 2500 hour JD PowerGard extened warranty. #21764. (1).......... ..............................$ Arriving Soon $

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. #17281 (3).......................... $220,000

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, 2120 hours. #21097. (3)..... ............................................ $169,000

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. #17291. (3)....... ............................................ $196,000

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

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

AG MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS GLOBAL GUIDANCE

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

1991 John Deere 8760 300 hp, 24 speed Power Sync, fresh underhaul, 20.8R38 duals, 10,279 hours. Consignment. #21342. (1)...............................$59,000

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

After Hours Sales:

JOHN DEERE

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

2014 John Deere 7290R 290 hp, IVT 40KPH, 2630 Display, 4600 processor, CVIII cab, XM, LHR Linear control, 9.0L final tier 4 engine, 85cc hydraulic pump, 5 hydraulic remotes, 540/1000 PTO, Cat. III 3 pt., 650/65R42 rear tires, 600/65R28 front tires, LED lights, ethernet, leather trim, foot speed control, cold weather package, 240 amp alternator, loader ready package, quiktatch, 2 inside wheel weights. #21370 (1)........................................ $248,500

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2014 John Deere 7210R MFWD, cab with suspension, IVT, Guidance ready, singles, 110.5” rear axle, Cat. IV wide swing drawbar, cast wheels with single taper hubs, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, no 540 shaft, four remote cylinder control, premium cab with active seat, 420/85R28 fronts, 7” color touch display, premium radio with XM, 63cc hydraulic pump, right hand & left hand electric adjust mirrors, 50KPH with right hand reverser, ILS with front brakes, 1400# inside rear weights with H480 loader, 420 hours. #21513. (3).. ............................................ $211,000

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TRACTORS - JOHN DEERE ROW CROP - 100 hp. plus (continued from other page)

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. #21096. (3).......................... $151,000

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. #21069 (1).......................................... $98,000

1996 John Deere 7800 145 hp, cab, MFWD, partial powershift, singles, 740 loader with grapple, 3 remote hydraulic controls, 110” rear axle, 14.9R30 fronts, 3 point, 18.4R42D rears, 16F/12R PowrQuad transmission. #21295 (1).................... $64,500 2013 John Deere 6140M MFWD, 114 PTO hp, 140 engine hp, 24/4 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. #21860. (4).................... $89,500

(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).

WAS $63,500 THEN $54,500 NOW $45,000

COMPACT TRACTORS 1-40 hp

2008 John Deere 2320 MFWD, 24 engine hp, 18 PTO hp, hydro transmission, Cat I 3-point, 540 PTO, 23x8.5-12 front tires, 31x13.5-15 rear tires, JD 20CX loader, bucket, 395 hours. #21658.

(4).......................................... $13,500

2015 John Deere 5055E 55 engine hp, 45 PTO hp, mid mount remotes, 16.9-28 6PR. #21398.(3).................... $33,500 2015 John Deere 4052M FWA, 40 PTO hp, 51 hp, Ehydro transmission, open station, 16.9L-24 drive tires, 10-16.5 front tires, 540 PTO, 3 pt. hitch, drawbar, 45 hours. #21989 (1)...... $27,000

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

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

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

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

TILLAGE New Brent 882 800 bushel, 1000 PTO, 20” corner auger, weather guard roll tarp, 410 scale package. #9620 (1).......... $47,500

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)....................................... $129,950 2014 John Deere 5115M MFWD, 100 PTO hp, IT4 diesel engine, power reverser transmission, 540 PTO, Cat. 2 3-pt. hitch, triple mid & rear hydraulic remotes, deluxe cab with air ride seat, mirrors, cornerpost exhaust, cold start package, JD H260 loader. “Only 100 Hours”. #17272. (3)............. $129,950

SWATHERS

GRAIN CART

“Rental Return” Salford I-2141 41-ft. coiltech coulter II, coil-tech carries 5-bolt hubs & 22” blades penetrate deeper into tougher ground for better seedbed preparation. #11219 (3).

Was $130,000 THEN $111,500 NOW $78,500 “NEW” Mandako 50-ft. land roller, 42”x5/8” heavy duty drum, floating hitch, steering axle, acre counter. #21971. (1)..$47,950

2012 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)..............................$55,000

“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

2014 Genim 6-ft. skidsteer tooth bucket. #13012491................................. $2100 2014 Genim 6-ft. skidsteer bucket. #13012481. (1)........................... $1350

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

2014 Brandt 1020 1000 bushel, 20” unloading auger with directional spout, 1000 PTO, roll top tarp. #21382 (1).... $35,500

2010 J & M 875 hydraulic and PTO drive, roll tarp, scale & printer, 30.5x32 tires. #21638. (1)................................ $32,000

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 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 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).. ............................................ $127,975

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

New Holland 1114 cab, air conditioning, 14-ft. auger header, double sickle, hay conditioner. #21795. (1)............ $8500

GRAIN VACS

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

2005 John Deere 7720 MFWD, 140 PTO hp, 20 speed PowrQuad transmisson with forward & reverse shuttle, 540/1000 PTO, Cat. III 3 point hitch, 4 hydraulic remotes, 480/80R42 rear tires, 420/85R42 front tires, premium cab with air ride seat, Greenstar ready, 746 loader, bucket, grapple fork. #21186. (1)............................ $92,500

2013 John Deere SB84 7-ft. snow blower, fits all makes of skidsteers. #12400253.

(4)............................................... $9575 2014 Genim 9-ft. heavy duty skidsteer bucket. #13012485. (1)............... $2400

2012 Rem 2700 540 PTO, hoses with bin sweep. #21312 (3)................. $19,200

Check Out Our WEBSITE: www.fesmt.com 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)

NEW XL78 rockpicker

IN STOCK

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

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

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

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

2008 Rem 3700 high capacity, up to 10,000 bushels per hour load out capacity. #16977. (1).

WAS $19,995 THEN $17,995 NOW $15,950

Check out our website: www.fesmt.com

After Hours Sales:

JOHN DEERE

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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MISCELLANEOUS

ROUND BALERS JOHN DEERE

COMMERCIAL SPRAYERS AND ROUND BALERS

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

SPRAYERS “NEW” New Leader L3030G4 fertilizer box, conversion kit, fits JD 4920 through 4940 commercial sprayers. #11240 (1).

WAS $66,000 THEN $57,000 NOW $46,500

“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 50 lbs./acre to as high as 1100 lbs./acre at a width of 105-ft. #14201021.

WAS $56,000 THEN $54,000 NOW $49,000

“NEW” New Leader T1000 adjustable axle trailer, up to 10 ton capacity, @ 20 mph, works in conjunction with new or used New Leader applicators built for John Deere 4900 Series sprayer chassis. #11141 (1).

WAS $31,750 THEN $27,000 NOW $23,000

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

Degelman 16-ft. dozer, hydraulic lift, mounts for JD 9320 4WD tractor. #17049 (4)...............................$19,000

2014 John Deere BW16005 96” Global high volume bucket, fits H340 & H360 loaders. #16010058.................... $3200

ROUND BALE MOVER

2004 Morris 1400 single pickup arm, 14 bale capacity. #21770. (3)..... $16,500

2015 John Deere 569 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift, bale push bar, 21.5L-16.1 tires. #21185. (1)....... .............................................. $47,000 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 “Premium round” baler, megawide pickup, surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup lift, 21.5L-61.1 tires. #16181.

(3)......................................... $45,000 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)......... .............................................. $41,000 2013 John Deere 569 Megawide Plus pickup, surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, bale push bar. #21871. (1)............................ $37,800 2011 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply tires, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup lift, BaleTrak Pro monitor. #21951. (4).............. $31,000 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 2009 John Deere 568 twine & surface wrap, Megawide pickup with hydraulic lift, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, 10,725 bales. #21037. (4).................. $31,000 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 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 John Deere 568 Megawide pickup with hydraulic lift and dual gauge wheels, 1000 PTO, surface wrap, bale push bar, 21.5Lx16.1 tires, 13,566 bales. #17503. (1)............................ $29,500 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 2010 John Deere 568 twine & surface wrap, Megawide pickup with hydraulic lift, 1000 PTO, bale push bar, 21.5L16.1 tires. #17500. (1)........... $19,500 VERMEER 2011 Vermeer 605SM Megawide pickup, twine and surface wrap, 1000 PTO. #21744. (3)............................ $19,950

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2015 John Deere R4038 3000 receiver, JD section control, radio, 9.0L tier 4 engine, 380/90R46 tires, SS eductor, front fill, 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzle, AutoBoom level, wheel slip control, boom air purge, Xenon HID field lighting, radar, fence row nozzle, beacon lighting. #21471. (1).

WAS $350,000 THEN $340,000 NOW $330,000

2014 John Deere R4038 self-propelled, 3000 receiver, SF1 activation, JD section control, radio, 9.0L tier 4 engine, 420/80R46, SS eductor, 120-ft. booms, 15” nozzles, wheel slip control, boom air purge, Xenon HID field lighting. #17485. (4).

WAS $335,000 THEN $310,500 NOW $294,500

2012 John Deere 4940 120-ft., traction control, 20” nozzle spacing, halogen field lights, SS plumbing, row crop fenders, high flow solution pump, 380/105R50 tires, fence row nozzle right hand, stainless steel, eductor system, fence row nozzle left hand, 1 year PowrGard warranty remaining. #21498 (1)..........................................

WAS $250,000 THEN $238,000 NOW $225,750

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 GreenstarAutoTrac 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

2011 John Deere 4930 325 hp, 120-ft. booms, 1200 gallon stainless steel tank, deluxe cab, GreenStar AutoTrac ready, eductor system, BoomTrac Pro5 sensor leveling system, HID lighting, foam marker, wheel slip control, wheel motor shields, fenders, 4-low drift spray tips with left and right fence row nozzles. #21319 (4).

WAS $220,000 THEN $210,000 NOW $199,000

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. #21600. (2)........... ............................................ $112,500

2011 Apache AS1220 self-propelled, 100-ft. booms, poly tank, 20” nozzle spacing, Raven Viper pro auto rate, boom height and section. #21310 (1). ............................................ $170,000 NEW Summers Ultimate 110-ft., 1650 gallon, chemical clean load system, nozzle bodies only, crossover plumbing package, hitch piece backstop, single electric end nozzle, 3 sensor UC5 Norac, New warranty remains. #10016. (3).

WAS $70,000 THEN $61,000 NOW $57,500

2007 Case IH SRX-160 90-ft. suspended boom, auto boom height control, dual nozzle body, 1600 gallon tank. #21162.

(3).

WAS $39,000 THEN $33,500 NOW $30,000 2001 Spray-Air 3200 88-ft. pull type, 800 gallon tank, 20” nozzle spacing, chemical eductor. #21972. (3)..$5500

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2014 John Deere R4038 self-propelled sprayer, radio, tier 4 engine, SS eductor, 120-ft. booms, wheel slip control, boom air purge, Xenon HID field lighting, radar, full ams, fence row nozzles. #17474. (1).

WAS $349,000 THEN $315,500 NOW $269,000 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 (4).

WAS $279,000 THEN $268,000 NOW $254,500

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2010 John Deere 825i gas XUV, green & yellow, 12” tires, hi-performance sport SE, deluxe cargo box, power & protection package. #21833. (4)......... ................................................. $9100 2012 John Deere 4940 120-ft., boom leveling, stainless steel tank, hydraulic tread adjust, guidance ready, traction control, 20” nozzle spacing, wheel shields, 480/80R50, BoomTrac Pro-T leveling, halogen light package, SF1 activation, section control, receiver, fence row nozzles, large chemical educator. #21473. (1).......... $262,000

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2005 Bourgault 5710 53-ft. air hoe drill, 10” row spacing, 450 lb trips, square seed boots, speed lock adapters, mid-row II banders, double shoot air system. #15390. (1).

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2004 Bourgault 5710 40-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot, mid row banders with 5350 tow behind cart, 491 monitor.

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WAS $79,000 THEN $67,500 NOW $58,500

2006 Flexi-Coil 5500 70-ft. air hoe drill, 10” spacing, 550# trips, 1”x2” C shanks, flotation tires, double shoot air system, primary optical blockage on seed run, 3.5” steel packers wheels, Dutch low draft paired row carbide tips with 2002 Flexi-Coil 2340 tow behind variable rate meter drive, dual fan, 8” auger with air seeder hopper with 2007 NH SC430 leading cart, 430 bushel 3 compartment, variable rate drive metering system, 10-ft. auger, 18.4x28 R1 duals, dual fan. #15492. (1).

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2002 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. air hoe drill, 9” spacing, steel press wheels, single shoot, narrow carbide points with 2340 tow between cart, drill can be broken down to 39-ft.. #15509. (3).

WAS $45,000 THEN $39,500 NOW $30,500

Concord 4012 40-ft., 12” spacing, single shoot with 2400 air cart. #21686 (4).. .............................................. $12,500 Morris Maxim II 35-ft., 7240, 240 bushel double tank air cart, 10” spacing, single shoot, 1” carbide tip openers, 3” steel packer wheels. #21992. (1)...... $9800

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).................. $204,000 2005 John Deere 1895 40-ft., single shoot, extended wear seed boot, cast fertilizer closing wheel, primary hoses blockage warning system, anhydrous fertilizer delivery tube, consignment. #15549. (2)..........................$116,000

2004 John Deere 1895 42-ft., 10” spacing, extended wear seed boots, dry fertilizer, steel gauge wheel, double shoot, remote switch, 1910-430, 3-tank 420 bushel tow behind air cart, 8” fill/unload auger, open tank indicator, variable rate seed & fertilizer delivery. #21076.

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2013 Bourgault 3710 60-ft. no till drill, 10” spacing, low disc scraper, MRB3 with closer tine, blockage monitor, double shoot, single run, no clnr wheel, 4.5” ext should packers with 6700ST tank, double shoot, 4-tank metering package, dual fan, bag lift system, 650/75R34 duals, steel augers with Bourgault 591 monitor. #15468.

WAS $295,000 THEN $262,000 NOW $222,000 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). ... ............................................ $110,000 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 THEN $179,000 NOW $159,000

2005 Bourgault L6450 air cart, 3-tank leading air seed, 10” hydraulic assist load/unload auger. #15542. (1).

WAS $75,000 THEN $56,000 NOW $46,000

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By Iowa State University of Science and Technology News Service but it was still an intentional process, Phillips The morning alarm is more than a signal said. However, maintainers were at a point that it’s time to get up – for many people it in which they may have developed a habit means it’s time to hit the gym. But if exercise and the intrinsic reward helped maintain that is not a habit, that cue from the alarm may habit in response to a cue. The results are trigger a debate over whether to exercise or published in the journal Sport, Exercise and go back to sleep.

Performance Psychology.

New research by Alison Phillips, an asPhillips says the data support the role of sistant professor of psychology at Iowa State intrinsic reward in maintaining exercise as a University (ISU), finds that it takes more long-term habit. She stresses that exercising than a conditioned cue to stick with an exfor external reasons, such as weight loss, are ercise routine. Instead, it’s the combination legitimate reasons to start and maintain exerof a cue, such as a morning alarm or the end of the workday, and an intrinsic reward that cising. But even if you achieve that reward, helps develop and maintain exercise as a it’s not enough to make exercise an automatic habit. Phillips says if exercise is intrinsically behavior, Phillips said. If you don’t see the rerewarding – it’s enjoyable or reduces stress – sults you want or your external goals change, people will respond automatically to their cue you’ll likely quit, which is why habit formaand not have to convince themselves to work tion is essential to creating life-long change. out. Instead of feeling like a chore, they’ll “If exercise is not habit, then it’s effortful want to exercise. and takes resources from other things you “If someone doesn’t like to exercise it’s might also want to be doing. That’s why always going to take convincing,” Phillips people give it up,” Phillips said. said. “People are more likely to stick with Even with a cue and intrinsic reward exercise if they don’t have to deliberate about from exercise, people may still throw in the whether or not to do it.” towel. Phillips says an exercise habit may be Intrinsic reward is specific to each indirelatively easy to maintain, but it takes comvidual. Phillips says it could be physiological, mitment to keep that habit or form a new one such as from endorphins or serotonin, or from when circumstances change, such as a new spending time with a friend while working job or birth of a child. out. It’s important to note that intrinsic reward Teaching and promoting habit takes time and experience to develop – not Most people know the health benefits of everyone loves exercising when they first exercise, but that knowledge alone is not start, Phillips said. Ultimately, the reward enough to make it a habit. Phillips says a must make it so that you prefer exercising to different approach is needed to help people not exercising in response to your cue. If you develop exercise habit. For that to happen, do not feel better or enjoy exercising, you’re each individual must identify their intrinsic going to do something else when forced to reward and personally experience it. Phillips make a decision, Phillips said. and other ISU researchers are developing an Exercise is a complex behavior that reintervention, modeled after a diabetes prevenquires effort, which is why it’s not as easy to tion program, to guide people on what to look develop as other simple habits, such as brushfor and how to use appropriate cues for their exercise routine. ing your teeth. And for that reason, Phillips The intervention will likely combine persays the reward must come directly from the activity. If you’re exercising to lose weight sonal coaching or training with group activior for other extrinsic reasons, you’ll still ties. Phillips says helping people identify that have to make a decision when you encounter intrinsic reward may be the missing element your cue. to making exercise a habit. As with any habit, Initiators and maintainers she knows it won’t happen overnight. But it’s Phillips and her colleagues conducted two worth the effort if more people can realize the separate studies to analyze activity levels benefits of exercise for maintaining health and for initiators or people just starting to work preventing chronic illness. out, and maintainers or those who had been “What we’re aiming for is lifestyle change exercising regularly for at least three months. and interventions to date have not achieved In the first study, participants reported the these long-term lifestyle changes,” Phillips duration and intensity of exercise each week. said. “There are fairly simple strategies that Accelerometers were used in the second study have not yet been tried to help people develop to track activity. exercise habits for life. Although the strateThe role of intrinsic motivation was difgies may be easy, implementing and sticking to them may prove quite difficult. It may be ferent for each group. If initiators enjoyed a classic high-risk, high-reward endeavor.” exercising, they were more likely to continue,

Grocery shopping 101

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service As I entered the grocery store parking lot with my 21-yearold son driving, I had a flashback of when he was young enough to ride in the child seat of a grocery chart.

On that day 20 years ago, I had just purchased groceries for the week, and I parked the cart right outside the door of our vehicle to load him in his car seat. I leaned in our vehicle to reposition the car seat a bit and then I turned back to retrieve my toddler.

He and the cart were sailing across the parking lot in a gust of Fargo’s forceful wind.

I ran after him, squealing. I didn’t know I was a sprinter.

In a few seconds, I caught up to my saucer-eyed son hanging onto the cart handle for dear life. Fortunately, my son was fine, and I didn’t have a heart attack. No parked or moving vehicles were near us in the lot. I learned I had to hold the cart in place with my foot after that.

In living on his own, my college-aged son has learned that groceries are a big expense in the household budget.

The “Bank of Mom” would be filling his pantry, fridge and freezer; however, he had to put up with me reminding him how to shop and save money.

Usually I suggest beginning with a written grocery list.

Planning menus for the week with the store grocery ads at hand helps save money and increases shopping efficiency.

Because this was a spur of the moment trip, we started with the coupon bin in our grocery shopping adventure. I questioned him about his food supply as we walked.

Fortunately, we were at the store during a “good coupon week.” I reminded him about comparing the prices of namebrand and store-brand foods. He quickly learned that buying the store-brand items usually is a money-saving strategy.

He put the name-brand shredded cheese back on the rack and picked up the store brand. He likes to melt cheese on tortillas, so we looked for tortillas. We examined the price per ounce (unit price) and picked up the best deal.

My son always was my “calf” at home. He nabbed a gallon of nonfat milk, and we had a coupon for low-fat chocolate milk. Yes, chocolate milk has some extra calories, but it has the nine essential nutrients of “regular” milk. Researchers have shown that chocolate milk is an excellent sports recovery beverage.

I almost could see my son’s chocolate milk mustache from yesteryear. He added a jug of chocolate milk to the cart, too.

When we reached the bread aisle, I tried to entice him to get the whole-grain bread. According to today’s nutrition guidelines, we are supposed to make at least half of our grain choices whole grain. He grinned at me and reached for the white bread.

White bread has B vitamins and iron, along with energyproviding carbohydrates. I wanted him to eat the bread, so he got his wish.

“Well, you’ll be receiving lots of vegetables later so you get your fiber,” I added with a grin.

“Do you have any pasta?” I asked. He nodded. At the meat section, we found some frozen meatballs that he could add to canned spaghetti sauce for a quick meal. We added ground beef and frozen chicken to our cart.

“Are you eating any fruits and vegetables these days?” I prodded as we went down the canned fruit aisle.

“I’m out of vegetables, but I have a big jar of applesauce,” he said. I felt nostalgic because I remembered the poster at his child-care center where applesauce was listed as his favorite food.

The latest dietary guidelines still suggest filling half our plate with fruits and vegetables of a variety of colors. At his age and size, he needs at least 4 1/2 cups of fruits and vegetables per day, the same as most adults. He needed more than applesauce in the mix.

“You can pick out some fresh fruit, too,” I said. He added a bag of grapes and cluster of bananas.

He had been my “unofficial research project” as a child when I tried to entice him to eat vegetables. He used to eat his vegetables first “to get it over with.” I was happy to see him pick out a few bags of mixed vegetables in the frozen food aisle.

As we were heading toward the checkout counter with a fairly full cart, I noted a couple more things to buy. I bought him two sizes of freezer bags. We talked about freezing part of the loaf of bread and tortillas and dividing up some other foods into meal-sized amounts.

Finally, I saw his favorite cookies beckoning him.

“Do you want a package of cookies?” I asked.

Was there any doubt? Of course, you can fit an occasional treat in an overall healthful diet.

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New lead in search for Parkinson’s cure

By Iowa State University of Science and Technology In a paper published in the academic journal Nature Communications, Iowa State University (ISU) scientists identified a protein called Prokineticin-2 (PK2) that may protect brain cells and is expressed with greater frequency in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease.

“The neurons use PK2 to cope with stress. It’s an in-built protective mechanism,” said Anumantha Kanthasamy, a Clarence Hartley Covault Distinguished Professor in veterinary medicine, the Eugene and Linda Lloyd Endowed Chair of Neurotoxicology, and chair of biomedical sciences at Iowa State. Kanthasamy, one of the paper’s lead authors, has been working to understand the complex mechanisms of Parkinson’s and searching for a cure for the past two decades.

Prokineticin-2 stimulates the neurons to produce more mitochondria, the part of the cell that produces energy.

The resulting improved energy production helps neurons withstand the ravages of the disease, which is a neurological disorder that results in insufficient levels of dopamine in the brain.

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder that takes years to develop. A better understanding of Prokineticin-2 could turn up a means of slowing development of the disease or lead to new therapies, Kanthasamy said. For instance, there may be ways to stimulate more production of the protein or protein analogs to bind with its receptors on neurons, he said.

The research team took a multidisciplinary and integrated approach to studying Parkinson’s disease. The study was funded by a grant from the National Institutes of Health to Kanthasamy and Arthi Kanthasamy, a professor of biomedical sciences and Anumantha’s spouse. Six graduate students in Kanthasamy’s lab also contributed to the study, including co-first authors Richard Gordon and Matthew Neal, as well as researchers at other institutions.

The scientists studied cultured brain cells, a rodent model and post-mortem human brains to track changes brought on

by Parkinson’s disease, and they confirmed a high expression of Prokineticin-2 in each facet of the study.

It was this team effort that resulted in a comprehensive finding, Arthi Kanthasamy noted.

The discovery prompted the research team to investigate more thoroughly.

“Of the thousands and thousands of factors we tracked in our experiments, why was this protein expressed so highly?”

Arthi Kanthasamy said.

Finding the answer to that question poses a challenge that will take time to overcome, but the potential appears to be significant, she said.

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“Thanks, Mom. I will be eating really well,” my son said with sincerity as he dropped me off at home.

We have lots of resources and recipes on the NDSU Extension Service website (https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/food) for people of all ages and stages of life. Click on “Food Preparation” and see the “Cooking 101” series for quick and easy meals.

I have supplied my son with a slow cooker, so here’s a four-ingredient recipe that he can make. We’ll see how this goes.

4-ingredient Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes 1 pound extra-lean ground beef 1/2 onion, finely chopped 1/4 c. water 1 (6-ounce) bottle chili sauce Salt and pepper to taste In a skillet, cook ground beef until brown and crumbly.

Drain thoroughly and place in a small slow cooker. Add water, onion, chili sauce, salt and pepper; mix well. Cook on low for four to six hours, until onions are tender. Serve on wheat buns.

Makes five servings. Each serving (not including the bun) has 150 calories, 3.5 grams (g) fat, 1 g protein, 11 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber and 60 milligrams sodium. ##### In the United States, lettuce is the second most popular fresh vegetable. ##### About 25% of all iceberg lettuce is made into fresh cut salads.

Two new berries for you from ARS

By Sharon Durham, Agricultural Research Service Agricultural Research Service (ARS) geneticist Chad Finn and his colleagues at the Horticultural Crops Research Unit in Corvallis, Oregon, developed two new berry varieties – a blueberry and a blackberry – and recently released them to the public.

Baby Blues, a blueberry cultivar, is a vigorous, highyielding, small-fruited, machine-harvestable highbush blueberry with outstanding fruit quality. It is well suited for processing markets that require a small fruit size. Baby Blues should offer growers and processors an alternative to the low-yielding Rubel highbush blueberry, and it should thrive in milder areas where northern highbush blueberries are grown, according to Finn.

Baby Blues made its debut during the 100th anniversary of the first cultivated blueberry crop to go to market. This new blueberry was released in cooperation with the Oregon State University’s Agricultural Experiment Station and the Washington State University’s Agricultural Research Center.

Up until the early 1900s, blueberries were picked from the wild, and the bushes often did not survive when transplanted.

True domestication was beyond reach until 1910. That was when U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) botanist Frederick Coville discovered that blueberry bushes require moist, acidic soil to thrive. In 1916, exactly a century ago, the first commercially cultivated crop of highbush blueberries was harvested.

Finn also developed a new blackberry named Columbia Giant. This thornless, trailing blackberry cultivar is a highquality, high-yielding, machine-harvestable blackberry with firm, sweet fruit. The fruit quality is similar to or better than that of the industry standards Marion and Black Diamond.

Due to its extremely large size, Columbia Giant will mostly be sold in the fresh market. It also is adaptable to areas where other trailing blackberries thrive.

Columbia Giant came from the same breeding program as Baby Blues and was also released in cooperation with the Oregon State University’s Agricultural Experiment Station.

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Mountain lion predation and livestock

By Connor Orrock, K-State Research and Extension Mountain lions, or cougars as they are also known, have long been associated with regions other than the Plains, but mountain lions are expanding their territory into the area.

According to a new study conducted in North Dakota and South Dakota however, livestock in the Great Plains may be relatively safe from the big cats.

“There is a risk every time livestock and predators are together,” said Kansas State University animal scientist Charlie Lee. “That being said, it seems that the likelihood of mountain lion predation is extremely low in Kansas.”

The study examined the food habits of cougars in prairie and agricultural habitats.

Lee, who is a wildlife management specialist with K-State Research and Extension, noted that while there have been studies of mountain lion eating habits conducted in other regions, it is important to research food sources in the Plains as there are different animals in these regions.

“The cougars’ range has expanded farther eastward and we know we have cougars in the Black Hills and the Missouri (River) breaks area in North Dakota,” Lee said. “Those cougars have now expanded eastward and the 14 animals that this food habit study was based on were collected in North Dakota and South Dakota outside of normal cougar range.”

“These cougars were collected from various locations across those two states in a wide variety of habitats that are not much different from what we would expect to see in Kansas,” Lee said. “The terrain was short grasses and mixed grass prairies with large agricultural fields.”

Of the 14 animals evaluated, five had more than one prey species in the stomach or intestinal tracts, Lee said. Three of the cougars had empty stomachs and a fourth only contained a small amount of deer.

Half of the cougars had either mule deer or white-tailed deer in their system. Other native species found in the intestines included jackrabbits, porcupines, beavers, badgers, minks and other rodents. Porcupine remains were found in two of the animals and 87 percent of the cougars had porcupine quills in their skin or flesh.

“There were no domestic livestock species documented as part of the cougar diet,” Lee said, but noted that the remains of domestic house cat were found in the stomachs of two of the cougars.

“In recent years I have spent an increasing amount of time investigating reported cougar sightings and suspected cougar attacks on domestic livestock in Kansas,” Lee said.

“It seems unlikely that any of the livestock I looked at were killed by cougars but it could occur.”

Lee said it is rare for cougars to attack horses. Fence materials such as barbed wire can cause injuries that could be mistaken for a cougar attack.

Lee encourages livestock producers to consider more common predators, such as coyotes, before assuming an attack was by a cougar. Careful examination of the remains to determine killing and feeding patterns, tracks and scat will help determine the cause when losing a domestic animal.

As Kansas has many deer, it is possible cougars will continue to expand into the region. The state also has other food sources such as raccoons, badgers, beavers and others found in the study. In addition to suitable prey, Kansas also has acceptable cover to allow the cougar to ambush its prey.

The study results are available online at http://pubstorage. sdstate.edu/wfs/514-W.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, Manhattan. ##### “A farm includes the passion of the farmer’s heart, the interest of the farm’s customers, the biological activity in the soil, the pleasantness of the air about the farm -- it’s everything touching, emanating from, and supplying that piece of landscape. A farm is virtually a living organism. The tragedy of our time is that cultural philosophies and market realities are squeezing life’s vitality out of most farms. And that is why the average farmer is now 60 years old. Serfdom just doesn’t attract the best and brightest.”

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Equine viral arteritis

Written by Meghan Syrstad and Ian Hauffe under the direction and review of Dr. Alan Young and Dr. Rebecca Bott, Van D. and Barbara B. Fishback Honors College Interim Dean & Associate Professor, former SDSU Extension Equine Specialist Introduction Equine viral arteritis (EVA) is a viral infection of horses caused by the equine arteritis virus. EVA leads to respiratory illness, inflammation, bleeding, and abortion in pregnant mares, creating significant economic losses to the equine industry. The disease is caused by an enveloped RNA virus, which infects equine species. The virus is environmentally sensitive, meaning that it is generally not able to persist outside of the horse, though it can persist longer in a cold environment.

Transmission EVA is spread by: aerosolized respiratory droplets, sexual intercourse, artificial insemination with infected sperm, or by people and equipment that can transfer virus from infected to non-infected horses. Rare cases of transmission by contact with feces or urine have been reported but not substantiated, likely due to the environmental sensitivity of the virus.

This viral pathogen can cause rapid illness or can persist for a long period of time. Horses of all types and some other equine species can be infected by EVA and show signs of this disease. While mortality in younger equids can be an issue, most adult horses will recover completely, though stallions may become asymptomatic carriers, shedding the virus in semen for months post-recovery. In addition, a horse that does not show any signs of infection can shed the EVA virus in the latent period prior to showing symptoms.

Implications of EVA infection EVA is present in horse populations around the world and is a common cause of economic loss in the equine breeding industry. Due to this, many international restrictions have been placed on the transport of semen from horses that test positive to EVA. While vaccination is available, careful documentation of seronegativity (no EVA-specific antibodies) prior to it is important, as they will test seropositive for EVA post-vaccination despite being free of the disease.

Mares infected with EVA while pregnant have a greater likelihood of spontaneous abortion, and foals born to an infected mare that can still spread the virus, are at risk for contracting the disease.

Clinical Signs Signs of EVA can vary greatly, and in some instances, there are no clinical signs. In other cases, symptoms can range from depression, decreased appetite, and leukopenia (low white blood cell count) to swelling, severe respiratory distress, and abortion (Del Piero, 2000). Natural outbreaks of the disease are characterized by abortion in pregnant mares, severe respiratory disease in newborn foals, and persistent infection in stallions. Abortion in mares usually occurs between 3 and 10 months of gestation and is not preceded by any other clinical signs. Abortion rates in outbreaks can range from 10-50% and the mare can be infected by either natural or artificial insemination. The variation in signs between horses is attributed to age, physical condition, environment, and viral dose. The incubation time for the EVA virus is 3-14 days. Since the virus can be transmitted in many ways including respiratory, venereal, in utero, and through contaminated tack or equipment, early detection and control are very important.

Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention EVA is a manageable disease with many control and prevention strategies. Diagnosis is based on laboratory tests since the clinical signs of EVA overlap with many other equine diseases, including equine herpesvirus and African Horse Sickness. Diagnosis can be based on virus isolation or identification of viral particles through lab testing. If a horse is diagnosed as having EVA it is important to eliminate both direct and indirect contact with susceptible horses.

Most horses will clear the infection on their own within 2-3 weeks however, in severe cases, a veterinarian can provide treatment.

There is an effective vaccine against EVA and vaccination has been very successful in the control of this disease. The vaccine has been shown to be effective and safe in nonpregnant mares, fillies, geldings, colts, and stallions. Vaccine guidelines should be carefully followed. It is important to test the infectivity status of all horses prior to vaccination and document this thoroughly; a negative certification for stallions is important if the stallion or its semen is ever used for commercial purposes. The EVA test results of all semen samples should also be determined prior to artificial insemination. It is recommended to wait two weeks after CONTINUED ON PAGE A52

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2006 Peterbilt 379 EXHD Cat 550, 13 speed transmission, new BFG drive tires 11R22.5, link steerable lift axle, 3.55 rears. 503,000 miles. Stock #103... . .................................................$49,900

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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

2001 Peterbilt 378 set back day cab, C-15 500 hp, 13 speed, 11R24.5 tires, 397,501 miles, 46,000 lb rears... ..............................................$37,500

2004 Kenworth W900B Cummins ISX, 450 hp, RTLO18913 13 speed, 11R22.5 tires on aluminum wheels, 60” studio sleeper, 972791 miles, 3.55 ratio................................$41,900

2000 Kenworth W900 6NZ Cat C-15 550 hp, AroCab sleeper, steerable lift axle, 10 speed.......................$43,500 1999 International 9900 Signature 600 ISX, 600 hp, RTLO20918, 18 speed transmission, 46,000 rear ends with rear lockers, low pro 24.5 near new cap drive tires, 980,000 miles......................................$22,500

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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 1998 Kenworth W900L AroCab, Cummins N14, 460 hp, 13 speed, 252” wheelbase, 1,259,000 miles, 3.70 ratio, 11R22.5 tires on aluminum outside wheels.......................$35,900

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

1997 Peterbilt 379 short hood, Detroit Series 60, 13 speed, steerable lift axle, 12R22.5 tires, new steer tires, virgin drive tires, aluminum outside wheels....................................$28,500

2009 Kenworth T800 day cab, Cummins ISM, 425 hp, 10 speed, 190” wheelbase, 462,000 miles, 2 line wet kit...........................................$42,500 1995 Kenworth T800 48” flat top sleeper, Cummins M-11, 370 hp, 10 speed, 11R22.5 tires, 244” wheelbase.......................................$15,900

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2007 International 9200i Cummins ISX, 400 hp, 10 speed auto shift with clutch pedal, 875,000 miles, 11R22.5 tires on aluminum outside wheels....... ..............................................$25,500

1996 Kenworth T900 day cab, 7 window, M11, 370 hp, low pro 22.5 tires on all aluminum wheels, aluminum frame, 208” wheel base.........$14,900

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Flooding effects on Devils Lake conservation land

By David Roberts, Associate Professor, NDSU Agribusiness and Applied Economics Department Flooding has been a pressing problem for individual landowners and municipalities in the region since Devils Lake levels began rising more than 20 years ago due to the ongoing wet climate cycle.

I, along with Daniel Margarit and Robert Hearne, have been investigating the impacts of that flooding on agricultural land values in the area of Devils Lake.

Impacts for agricultural landowners include productivity losses caused by permanent inundation or temporary flooding. Because Devils Lake is highly saline, soil salinization may continue to hamper agricultural production on inundated and flood-prone lands long after the lake recedes.

The economic hardships associated with these productivity losses affect not only landowners’ welfare but also the welfare and economic resiliency of the counties and municipalities in which they reside.

One possibility is for state, federal or nongovernment entities to ameliorate these economic harms and provide public benefits by acquiring these adversely affected lands for conservation purposes. Land could be targeted for purchase based on lost agricultural productivity and its potential to support wetland and grassland ecosystems if permanently removed from production.

We used geospatial information systems (ArcMap 10.3) to conduct detailed analyses of the land areas surrounding Devils Lake to determine which ecologically sensitive lands might be acquired most cost-efficiently based on recent history, including cropping patterns, flooding and agricultural prices in 2000 and 2001.

Our results indicate that a large amount of flooded or high-risk land that is suffering from production losses could be removed permanently from production through buyouts.

Much of the land below the 1,463-foot elevation and within 300 feet of streams and rivers in the region has been impacted adversely by permanent, frequent or occasional flooding.

Based on agricultural market conditions during the study period, we believe that as many as 250,000 acre of land could be acquired for conservation purposes at a cost of $100 per acre, or a total of about $25 million. These lands subsequently could be managed to provide wildlife habitat, ecosystems services and recreation opportunities for North Dakota’s citizens and visitors as the lake recedes.

Our research specifically investigated the supply of high flood-risk lands near surface waters. However, other important factors also may play a role in site selection. For example, large tracts of contiguous land are desirable for wildlife habitat preservation, ecosystems services and recreation.

If state and local policymakers wish to investigate opportunities to stabilize the economy in the region surrounding Devils Lake and simultaneously provide publicly available benefits from land conservation, public acquisition of privately owned land in the area of Devils Lake is an alternative that merits further exploration.

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vaccination to begin using a stallion for breeding.

Conclusions Equine viral arteritis is a contagious and costly viral infection in horses that shows a wide variety of signs, often resulting in abortion in pregnant mares and increased mortality in foals. Stallions can become persistently infected and serve as carriers for the virus, and any non-vaccinated seropositive semen is ineligible for export. Vaccination is the preferred prevention strategy, though proper documentation of seronegative status before vaccination is critical. All horses should be tested for EVA, and horses that test negative for prior exposure to the virus should be vaccinated according to the vaccine guidelines. Horses that have previously been exposed to the virus can also be vaccinated, but the vaccine guidelines are different than non-exposed horses, so it is important to read the vaccine instructions carefully. Accurate diagnosis of the virus is important, as the signs are similar to many other equine diseases; once diagnosed EVA is a manageable disease. It is also important to test any semen before use in artificial insemination. With proper testing, isolation, and vaccination, the risk of spread this disease in breeding populations and its economic impacts can be greatly minimized.

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$3M grant for Columbia basin needs

By Tina Hilding, WSU Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture communications Climate change is reducing snow storage A team led by Washington State Uniand changing the times of peak and low versity (WSU) will study how to better water flow in the region. coordinate and manage the food, water At the same time, the area continues to and energy needs of the Columbia River grow with substantial new demands on wabasin and make the region more resilient to ter and energy resources. The basin includes a changing climate as part of a $3 million 400 dams, which generate about 12,000 grant cosponsored by the National Science megawatts a year or more than two-thirds Foundation (NSF) and the U.S. Department of the Pacific Northwest’s electricity. It is of Agriculture. one of the most highly managed basins in The interdisciplinary project (https:// the U.S. with a wide range of competing fewstorage.wsu.edu) includes faculty from water users.

WSU Pullman and Vancouver in partnership Small watershed, less reservoir storage with researchers from University of Idaho, The river basin is ideal for the project University of Utah, Utah State University because it is a huge supplier of food, energy and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. and water, and the resources are tightly conA model for resource management nected. The basin also has a limited storage A changing climate and population system. So, while some larger watersheds growth affect food, energy and water syshave enough reservoir storage to hold over a tems. As part of the grant, the researchers year’s amount of water, the Columbia basin are studying how these systems interact can only store about 30 percent of its annual and how to optimize resource management water in reservoirs. and technology innovations, such as smart “This is why the snowpack is so imporsystems and energy storage technology, to tant in this basin – we rely on it to store our deal with the expected shocks and pressures winter precipitation for use in the summer,” associated with global change. said Jennifer Adam, associate professor in The project will allow the researchers to civil and environmental engineering who is quantify for the first time the innovations leading the project. “With declining snowthat are most effective and make the best packs due to warming, we are losing this use of resources, which can then be used natural storage and relying more heavily on for developing better policies. The researchmanaged storage.” ers will work with communities and other “Understanding the interdependencies of stakeholders to develop and adopt the most our nation’s food, energy and water systems effective strategies. is critical to keeping them safe and workThey hope the work will eventually be ing, and we need to build strategies that will applied to other river basins across the improve our overall resilience,” she added. country and the world.

Padowski and her colleagues developed Critical resources in global change the project idea last fall after conducting an “Recognizing and balancing how technoNSF-sponsored workshop on food, energy logical and institutional solutions compleand water. The researchers have estabment, substitute for or conflict with one lished a collaborative initiative called the another within and between sectors will be Food-Energy-Water Center Collaborative critically important for identifying appro(FEW2C) involving CEREO, the WRC and priate strategies for managing existing and the WSU Center for Sustaining Agriculture future tradeoffs and conflicts,” said Julie and Natural Resources.

Padowski, clinical assistant professor with Columbia basin ‘ideal test bed’ WSU’s Center for Environmental Research, The project, which will be interdisciplinEducation and Outreach (CEREO) and state ary with research expertise ranging from Water Research Center (WRC) and a coengineering and agriculture to law and phileader of the project. losophy, covers everything from the highly The Columbia River starts in Canada conceptual to real-world concrete ideas, said and makes its way to the Pacific Ocean as Stephanie Hampton, director of CEREO. the border of Washington and Oregon, but “This project tackles one of our nation’s the basin includes all of Idaho and portions biggest challenges in the face of a changing of Montana, Wyoming, Nevada and Utah. climate – managing food, energy and water demands under rapidly changing conditions,” she said. “The Columbia River basin makes an ideal test bed to understand these issues.”

The researchers have been studying the needs of the Columbia basin for several years. Many were involved in writing two WRC supply and demand forecast reports for the Washington State legislature in 2011 and 2016.

As part of the grant, the researchers will integrate many of the models that are already being used to better understand the complex interactions throughout the basin and evaluate how possible innovations, such as precision agriculture or new • Conrad, MT 59425 types of energy storage batteries, might have an impact.

Find a list of project researchers at https://fewstorage.wsu.edu/people/.

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2014 John Deere 569 Premium, twine/net, MegaWide. Stock #52214........ $45,000 (11) 2014 John Deere 569, twine/net, MegaWide, 1000 PTO. Stock #55246........... $39,500 (1) 2014 John Deere 569, twine/net, MegaWide, 1000 PTO. Stock #54750......... $39,500 (12) 2013 John Deere 569, twine/net, MegaWide, hyd pickup lift. Stock #55177.... $37,800 (12) 2012 John Deere 568, twine/net, MegaWide Plus. Stock #54004..................... $33,125 (1) 2011 John Deere 568, twine/net, MegaWide, 21.5L-16.1 10 ply. Stock #55885.$24,000 (1) 2010 John Deere 568, twine/net, MegaWide, 21.5-16 tires. Stock #55647...... $33,500 (11) 2009 John Deere 568, twine/net, MegaWide, push bar. Stock #51475............ $29,950 (16) 2009 John Deere 568, twine/net, MegaWide Plus, hyd pickup. Stock #54005.. $28,750 (1) 2009 John Deere 568, twine/net, MegaWide Plus, hyd pickup. Stock #55886.. $25,500 (1) 2008 John Deere 568, twine/net, MegaWide Plus, push bar. Stock #54006..... $28,700 (1) 2008 John Deere 568, twine/net, MegaWide, 1000 PTO. Stock #53541......... $26,500 (15) 2007 John Deere 568, twine/net, MegaWide Plus, 540 PTO. Stock #55873.. $24,900 (15) 2007 John Deere 568, twine only, MegaWide, small tires. Stock #52514......... $22,500 (11) 2004 John Deere 567, twine only, MegaWide, 540 PTO. Stock #54694........... $13,500 (11) 2001 John Deere 567, twine/net, MegaWide, no precut knives. Stock #55182. $12,250 (1) 2000 John Deere 566, twine only, MegaWide, hyd lift, push bar. Stock #54233.... $9645 (3) 2012 Vermeer 605SM, twine/net, wide pickup, 21.5-16.1L tire. Stock #55603.. $27,500 (12) 2008 Vermeer 605M, twine/net, new belts and rollers in 2015. Stock #54458... $16,000 (14) 2007 Hesston 5556, net wrap, wide pickup, moisture sensor. Stock #54491..................... ................................................. $13,000 (12) 2006 Hesston 956, twine only, auto tie, 540 PTO. Stock #54707..................... $8000 (12) 2007 New Holland BR780A 540 PTO, twine only. Stock #44546...................... $7950 (12) 2000 New Holland 688, net only, 1000 PTO, regular pickup. Stock #55284........ $8900 (3)

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LAWN AND TURF

2014 John Deere Z930R, 54” deck, Mulch On Demand. Stock #54506............... $9900 (12) 2009 John Deere Z810A, 48” deck, zero turn, Kawasaki 22 hp. Stock #53972... $3950 (16) 2013 John Deere Z425 zero turn mower, 54” deck. Stock #54797..................... $2250 (16) 2008 John Deere Z245, 48” deck. Stock #55294.......................................... $2550 (3) 2002 John Deere LT155 lawn mower, 42” deck, 15 hp, hydro. Stock #50288. $850 (16) 2008 John Deere LA145, 48” deck, hydro transmission. Stock #55218.......... $1100 (2) 2010 John Deere LA125, 24 hp motor, bagger, hydro trans. Stock #55883........... $1200 (14) 2005 John Deere F687, 60” 7-Iron deck. Stock #54321........................................ $2500 (12) 2016 John Deere D140 48” mower, 22 hp.

Stock #54319.............................. $1999 (14) Husqvarna RZ5424 zero turn mower bagger, 54” deck. Stock #45957............... $3250 (12) 2012 John Deere mower, 72”, for 4720 tractor.

Stock #12798................................ $3500 (1)

1997 New Holland 664, twine/net. Stock #54859........................................ $8900 (14) 2015 John Deere L340 3x4 sq baler, tand axle, roller chute. Stock #54581...... $121,500 (14) 2015 John Deere L340 3x4 sq baler, tand axle, roller chute. Stock #54582...... $121,500 (14) 1998 New Holland 595 3x4 square baler. Stock #54681....................................... $19,500 (2) 1999 New Holland 590 3x3 sq baler, auto lube, last bale eject. Stock #52145... $17,500 (16) 1974 New Holland 283 14x16 square baler.

Stock #55874.............................. $3000 (15)

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2015 John Deere W235 windrower, 500R 16-ft.

V10, steel cond. Stock #55375...................... ............................................... $132,950 (16) 2014 John Deere W235 windrower, 995 rotary, radial bar tires. Stock #16677.$115,500 (15) 2013 John Deere W235 windrower, bar tires, 995 16-ft. head. Stock #52212.$140,000 (11) 2015 John Deere W150 windrower, reverser kit, heads avail. Stock #53584.. $118,350 (1) 2014 John Deere W150 windrower, 16-ft. head, steel conditioner. Stock #55576.$93,000 (11)

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Stock #16433................................ $9000 (3) 1994 John Deere 965 6 bttm plow, on-land reverse, 18” cut wth. Stock #55107.$8950 (15) Eversman 4512 landplane, 12-ft. wide, 45-ft. long. Stock #55539...................... $4250 (16) 1987 John Deere 550 3-pt. mount tiller, 540 PTO. Stock #55291..................... $1000 (15) Summers Ultimate sprayer, 100-ft. booms, 1500 gal tank. Stock #15568...... $30,000 (3) 2007 Summers 1500 90-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon tank. Stock #17842............. $26,000 (12)

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2008 New Holland SF216 pull-type sprayer, 134-ft. boom. Stock #54720...... $15,500 (16) FMC/John Bean RC20 200 gal pickup sprayer, Honda 8 hp. Stock #54115.......... $5500 (16) 1995 Ford L9000 truck, Cummins N14, 10 sp, 6000 gal stainless. Stock #53460$42,250 (1) Kelly 56 3-pt. mount backhoe attachment, 24” bucket. Stock #51779.................. $6950 (16) John Deere GP74 74” bucket with heavy duty grapple. Stock #53061................. $3500 (16) Westfield W130-71 straight 13”x71-ft. auger, 540 PTO drive. Stock #52277..... $12,900 (2) Brandt 8”x62-ft. PTO grain auger, 10” turbo screw bottom. Stock #15261......... $1750 (3) Danhuser 8300-1 hydraulic drive post hole digger, 4” bit. Stock #53424.............. $1500 (16) 2015 John Deere Z445 mower, 24 hp, 54” deck, only 6 hours. Stock #53267................. .................................................... $6200 (16) 2009 John Deere Z425 mower, 54” deck, low hours. Stock #53799...................... $3000 (1) Snapper 28” mower with bagger and thatcher.

Stock #54784................................ $450 (14) 2010 John Deere 48C powerflow system for JD mower. Stock #40127............... $900 (15) John Deere gator, glass doors for a deluxe cab.

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2015 John Deere W150 windrower, reverser kit, heads avail. Stock #53587.. $118,350 (1) 2013 John Deere R450 windrower, 16-ft. 995 head, steel cond. Stock #55577.$105,000 (11) 2012 John Deere R450 windrower, 16-ft. head, Tri-Lobe. Stock #51822........... $102,900 (15) 2012 John Deere D450 windrower, triple delivery header. Stock #53379...... $107,500 (14) 2011 John Deere D450 windrower. Stock #14045....................................... $82,500 (1) 2012 MacDon M205 windrower, 16-ft. rotary, Outback GPS. Stock #54510.... $95,000 (12) 2012 MacDon M155 windrower, triple delivery, D60 35-ft. head. Stock #55535.$112,500 (1) 2008 MacDon M200 swather, D60 35-ft. draper header. Stock #52106.............. $74,500 (14) 2005 MacDon 9352i windrower, 14-ft. 922 & 36-ft. 972 heads. Stock #55621.$65,000 (14) 1980 Hesston 6450 open station, 12-ft. head, gas, steel cond. Stock #50334..... $6950 (16) 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) 2009 Hesston 3315 mower conditioner. Stock #50708....................................... $21,900 (3) 2006 Vermeer MC1030 MoCo, 13-ft. cut, steel cond, hyd tilt. Stock #54459..... $14,000 (14) 1998 New Holland 1431 MoCo, 13-ft., rubber conditioner. Stock #54749........ $11,900 (14) 1991 New Holland 499 MoCo, 14-ft., sickle.

Stock #54828................................ $5000 (3)

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Try a Minnesota tasting experience

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service “Have you ever had tater tot hot dish?” I asked a couple of people as we discussed foods typical of parts of Minnesota.

These people were participating in a training program with me held in Minnesota’s Twin Cities.

“What is a hot dish?” one of them asked.

I figured this menu item would be new to them. They were from Indiana, same place as my husband. I have had to introduce him to the delicacies of my home state, too.

Yes, he thinks some of my family recipes are a little strange, but that’s another story.

I began describing items such as tuna noodle hot dish and spaghetti hot dish. I described how to layer the ingredients to make tater tot hot dish.

I knew what the next comment would be because I have had this conversation with other people.

“Oh, you are talking about casseroles,” one of them said.

“Yes, that’s another name for them. Do you know what bars are?” I asked, thinking they should learn about this Midwestern staple.

They looked at me with quizzical expressions.

“I don’t mean a place that serves alcohol,” I added as a hint. I began naming a few desserts made in pans.

“We call them brownies or cookie bars,” one of them replied.

I didn’t talk about the Jello salads of my youth. They were lucky.

I had dinner with one of my workshop companions, and I suggested that she choose wild rice soup from the menu.

Wild rice was something new to her as well, and she studied the grains pretty closely. In fact, we found a store that sold wild rice for her to try at home.

Wild rice is a food strongly associated with parts of Minnesota. In fact, it is the state grain of Minnesota. Different varieties of wild rice are grown in other areas of the U.S. and Canada.

Wild rice is a part of Native American culture and traditions. Wild rice is a type of grass that grows in shallow lakes, and it typically is harvested from canoes with wooden sticks.

The grains are dark brown to black, and they require a longer cooking time than white rice.

Compared with white rice, wild rice has fewer calories and a lower carbohydrate content. It has more protein and fiber than white rice.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s nutrition database, 1 cup of cooked wild rice has about 170 calories, 6.5 grams of protein, less than a gram of fat, 35 grams of carbohydrate and 3 grams of fiber. In comparison, 1 cup of cooked long-grain white rice has 205 calories, 4.3 grams of protein, 44 grams of carbohydrate and about 0.6 gram of fiber.

In some areas, wild rice only is available seasonally. Keep in mind that pure wild rice usually is significantly more expensive than white rice. Wild rice blends also are available.

Wild rice takes longer to cook than white rice. To make 3 cups of wild rice, mix 1 cup uncooked wild rice with 3 cups of water and 1/2 teaspoon salt (if desired). Heat to boiling, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes until it is tender. You can refrigerate leftover wild rice about four days or freeze the extra wild rice. Try it as a side dish or use it in other recipes.

I grew up having cooked wild rice as a holiday side dish at Thanksgiving and Christmas. We enjoyed its distinctive flavor and texture topped with a dab of butter, salt and pepper. We never had it as part of a “hot dish.” I later learned about the wide variety of soups and casseroles that include wild rice. Although you can buy mixed varieties of rice, give pure wild rice a chance some time.

Here’s a tasty soup recipe to try.

Creamy Wild Rice Soup 1/4 c. butter 1 medium onion, chopped 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced 1/2 c. carrot, finely chopped 1/4 c. flour 1/4 tsp. pepper 2 c. reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated skim milk 1 c. cooked wild rice, prepared according to the package directions 4 ounces low-fat cream cheese, cut into small cubes Salt to taste (if desired) Curry powder or paprika (optional) CONTINUED ON PAGE A60

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New strategy to accelerate plant breeding

By Iowa State University of Science and Technology A new study led by an Iowa State University (ISU) agronomist may help scientists sift through vast amounts of plant seeds stored in gene bank facilities across the globe to identify those useful to plant breeders attempting to produce better varieties.

The effort represents a proof-of-concept experiment that may help plant scientists separate the wheat from the chaff when it comes to selecting the best accessions to breed cultivars with better yield or stress resistance, said Jianming Yu, an associate professor of agronomy and the Pioneer Distinguished Chair in Maize Breeding.

The new research, published in the peer-reviewed academic journal Nature Plants, focuses on sorghum used for bioenergy but could have ramifications for a range of crops, Yu said.

“We think it’s possible to use these predictions to guide our breeding and selection decisions,” said Xiaoqing Yu, a postdoctoral agronomy research associate and the first author of the paper. “We hope it will facilitate better and more precise breeding with the diverse genetic materials.”

The researchers tested a complex set of genetic tools to predict which traits hundreds of sorghum seeds would possess if cultivated. The team then grew specimens for some of those sorghum accessions, the word used to describe plant material collected from various sites, to gauge the accuracy of their genome-based predictions. The team’s yield predictions proved accurate over 70 percent of the time.

In theory, plant breeders can access a virtual ocean of data on germplasm, or the genetic material of plants, from all over the world. There are 1,750 gene banks in the world containing 7.4 million plant accessions, but only a small percentage of those possess the specific qualities that plant breeders prize in producing new cultivars for production needs.

But finding the best accessions among the millions available poses a logistical nightmare for plant scientists, Jianming Yu said.

The publication shows it’s possible to an extent to predict the traits those accessions possess based on their genetic profile. Yu said the paper takes a step toward “super charging the engine” of a valuable resource allowing sorghum breeders to zero in on valuable accessions with greater ease and speed than is currently possible.

“We all agree on the urgency and challenges to effectively mine the natural heritage stored in gene banks,” he said. “But we need to test different strategies and we need to figure out the way.”

The researchers selected a set of 962 sorghum accessions from a U.S. Department of Agriculture database and conducted sequencing to obtain the genome-wide fingerprinting data. They field tested a selected training sample and used an assortment of prediction tools to assess various traits. The researchers then cultivated 200 of those accessions to check how their predictions matched reality.

Yield predictions had an accuracy of 76 percent, and predictions for other traits, such as plant height, ranged from 67 to 83 percent.

“By leveraging genomics and data analytics, we certainly can do a better job,” Jianming Yu said.

Funding for the research came from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the National Science Foundation, Kansas State University Center for Sorghum Improvement, the ISU Raymond F. Baker Center for Plant Breeding and the ISU Plant Science Institute.

A Minnesota tasting experience CONTINUED ON PAGE A58

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, mushrooms and carrot; saute until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Whisk in broth. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir for one minute. Stir in milk and cooked wild rice. Stir in cheese until it melts and soup is heated. If desired, garnish with a sprinkle of spice.

Makes six servings. Without added salt, each serving has 230 calories, 11 grams (g) fat, 11 g protein, 22 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber and 430 milligrams sodium. ##### It takes 12 pounds of whole milk to make one gallon of ice cream.

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3V Distributing, Conrad ............................. C47 Abilene Machine Inc, Abilene KS .............. C43 Action Toys, Billings ................................... C52 Affordable Construction Equipment, Billings & Bozeman ..................................................A49 Ag Trucks & Equipment, Great Falls .......... C17 Ag West Distributing Co., Great Falls ........ C42 Ag Wise, Kremlin ....................................... C18 Aldrich Lumber Co., Billings .......................A38 American Hydro Doors, Henry Building System Dealers .................................................... C46 Bass Auction Co. Inc., Lewistown .............. C36 Bell Motor Co., Cut Bank ............................A52 Belles Pulses USA, Hingham .................... C16 Ben Taylor, Valier & Shelby .........................A21 Big Equipment Co., Havre ......................... C41 Big Sky Equipment, Conrad ..................C2, C3 Big Sky Sawmill & Wood Products, VaughnC22 Big Sky Wholesale Seeds, Shelby .....A17, C53 Big Truck Sales, Lloyd Walker, Choteau......A48 Billings Farm & Ranch Supply, Billings ............. ............................................... A50, C22, C58 Bouma Truck Sales, Choteau, Great Falls ........ ..........................................................INSERT BTI Feeds, Cut Bank ..................................A21 Buckley Auction ..........................................A18 Cascade Machine & Supply, Great Falls ......B4 Chamley Pipe & Salvage, Williston ND.......A26 Charles Moore, Inc. Miles City ..................... C7 Chic Harbine Sales, Missoula.................... C15 CHS Big Sky, Big Sandy, Broadview, Chinook, Columbus, Denton, Geraldine, Great Falls, Harlem, Havre, Kershaw, Lewistown, Malta, Moccasin, Rudyard, Turner, Winifred ........A33 Circle G Salvage, Walhalla, ND ................. C30 Circle S Seeds, of Montana, Three Forks ...A20 Clearview Seed, Denton .............................A48 Conrad Implement, Conrad ........................A36 Corder & Associates, Fort Benton ............. C45 Courtesy Ford, Conrad .................................B1 Crazy Mountain Fabrication, Travis Klein, Big Timber ..................................................... C22 Cut Bank Tire, Cut Bank .............................A46 David J Heine & Associates, Kalispell ....... C40 DBL Sales & Service, Dave & Brock Linker, Coffee Creek ........................................... C53 Dick Irvin Trucking, Shelby ......................... C26 Dietz Auto & Truck Salvage, Billings ...........A13 Direct Ag Network, LLC Dan Thome, Billings ... ........................................................C31, C47

Index

Doane Western of Montana, Bozeman...... C33 Dooley’s Diabolical Diesel, Great Falls ...... C15 Eagle Equipment, Belgrade ....................... C46 Equipment Connection, Columbia Falls............ ........................................................C59, C60 Exchange Services, Inc, Whitefish .............. C6 Farm Data Resources, Mitch Konen, Fairfield .. ................................................................ C36 Farm Equipment Sales, Glasgow, Plentywood, Culbertson, Circle...A39, A40, A41, A42, A43 First State Bank, Shelby ............................ C55 Fisher Metal Products, Fort Benton ............A26 Fisher Truck & Equipment, Scobey ...............B8 Flaman Sales & Rental, Power ..........C13, C44 Fort Benton Realty, Fort Benton .................. C4 Fosse Insurance Agency, Great Falls .........A44 Fraser’s Oil Inc., Inverness ........................ C14 Frieling’s Agricultural Equipment, Great Falls ... ................................ A9, A31, C19, C35, C51 Front Range Wool Pool ...............................A20 Frontline Ag Solutions Dillon, Dillon............A53 Frontline Ag Solutions, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Dillon, Lewistown, Havre, Chester, Great Falls, Belgrade, LivingstonA54, A55, A56, A57 Fuson Excavation & Trucking, Conrad ......... C4 G&M Bins, LLC, Mark McInerney, Fairfield C32 Gerber’s, Great Falls.................................. C30 Goettlich Trucking, Hilger ........................... C36 Golden Harvest Seeds, Big Sandy ............ C21 Greyn Fertilizer, Choteau, Dutton, Valier ....A37 H & H Spreading, Conrad .............................B4 Havre Ford, Havre ........................................B6 Heart Mountain Farm Supply, Powell WY .. C45 Hedman, Inc, Brett Hedman, Grass Range . C1 Helfert’s Helena Farm Supply, East HelenaA27 Henke Enterprises, SprayFlex, Chester ... C32 Hi-Hog Livestock Equipment-Conrad Implement, Conrad......................................................A36 Highline Communications, Cut Bank ......... C40 Hoven Equipment Co., Great Falls ... A15, A46, .........A60, B6, B8, B12, C12, C16, C20, C27 Huggy Bear’s Consignment, Cut Bank .........B5 J & M Trailer Sales, Laurel ..........................A50 Jamieson Motors, Inc., Chinook ........A58, C10 Jim Nielsen Trucks & Parts, Butte .............. C44 JW Feeds, John Wolery, Chester..................B7 Kevin Distributing Trailer Sales, Shelby...... C38

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Krogmann Mfg. ...........................................A32 Kuhn North America .................................. C37 Larson & Co., LLC, Glenn Larson, Opheim C33 Lewis Cattle Oiler Co, Russ Baker..............A12 Lundberg Shop, LLC, Canyon Creek ...A30, C6 M & R Seed Cleaning, Watford City, ND ...... C4 M & W Machine, Three Forks .......................B9 Maxwell Lumber, Lewistown ...................... C18 MDS Construction Supply, Great Falls .......A28 MH Equipment & Truck Repair, Billings ......A36 Midland Implement , Billings .......................A22 MK Industries ............................................ C52 Mohrlang Fabrications, Brush CO ............. C12 Montana Holster & Shoulder Rig, Norm Schertenlieb .............................................A45 Montana Metal Fabrications, Great Falls ... C20 Montana Organic Association.....................A45 Montana Post Driver, Gold Creek ...............A38 Montana Shed Center, Great Falls .............A23 Montana Valley Irrigation, Great Falls ............... ................................................A10, A14, A18 Motor Power, Great Falls ........................... C50 Mountain Equipment, Belgrade ................. C58 Mountain View Metal Works, Wilsall .......... C55 MT Tractors, Matt Pendergast, Stevensville A29 Musselshell Valley Equipment, Roundup .......... ........................................................ A24, A25 New Holland of Belgrade, Belgrade ........... C23 New Homes of the Future, Billings .............. C6 NM Machinery, Missoula ............................A44 North Star Equipment, John Myers, SimmsC37 Northern Chrysler, Cut Bank ......................A47 Northern Ford, Cut Bank ............................A19 Northern Hydraulics, Great Falls ................A29 Northern Prairie Auto Sales, Wolf Point ..... C27 Northwest Plastics, Libby ...........................A22 Parsons Farm & Ranch Realty, Lewistown C21 Power Motors Implement, Fort Benton ...... C56 Precision Truck & Trailer, Havre ................. C20 Price Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula ..A47 Pure Bliss Cycle Sales, Conrad ..................A18 Rainbow Irrigation & Equipment, Chinook ........ ............................................................C8, C9 Raw Machinery, Shepherd............................B9 Reddig Equipment & Repair, Kalispell ..........A2 Rockwell Scales, Simms............................ C16 Roger Rader, Inc, Sun River .......................A38

Rydelle Enterprises, Marion Jones, Drummond ........................................................A58 Severinsen Irrigation, Fairfield ................... C26 Shop Specialties, Ronan ........................... C59 Shortline Ag, Inc, Scobey ............................ C5 Skierka Livestock Trucking, Pompeys Pillar ..B4 Sod Buster Sales, Polson ..................A16, C18 Specialty Tool & Attachment, Cody WY ..... C44 Spike Livestock, Mike Descalchuk, Deer Lodge ..................................... A22, C33, C52 Steel Etc, Great Falls .................................A59 Steinhatchee, Lance Nelson, Stevensville. C43 Stock Drive Trailer Sales, Dillon ................... C8 Stokes Fencing, Conrad ............................ C30 Sullivan Brothers Construction, Conrad .... C26 Super SmartRooms/Superform ICF, Jerry Gangstad, Avon.......................................... A45, B6 Swains Spring Service, Great Falls ............A60 Swallows Irrigation, Kalispell ......................A30 T & T Farm Supply, LLC, Chester ......C38, C39 Taylor Farm Store, Shelby ..........................A21 The Truck Shop of Billings ..........................A51 Three Forks Lumber & Ready Mix, Three Forks ....................................................... C25 Tiber Tractor Co., Chester .......................... C11 Tilleman Equipment Company, Havre ....... C57 Tom’s Shop, Grassrange.............................A54 Torgerson’s, Ethridge, Great Falls, Lewistown, Havre, Denton, Billings ............................ C29 Treasure State Seed, Fairfield ................... C25 Tri County Implement, Sidney .................... C49 Triangle Ag Service, Fort Benton .........A6, C54 Triple T Sales, Chinook ...................... B10, B11 TT&E Inc, Victor......................................... C34 United Electric, Great Falls ........................ C56 Van Motors, Conrad ..................................... C1 Vaughn Truck, Havre ...................................B12 VW Mfg, Loren Hawks, Chester .................A11 W.W. Tire Service Inc, Brookings, Bryant, Clark, Ft. Pierre, Huron, Pierre, Watertown, Winner SD ..............................................................B7 Wesco Trailer Sales, Conrad...................... C11 Western Montana New Holland, Missoula . C13 World Equipment, Idaho Falls, ID ...............A32 XB Trailer Sales, Glen Birky, Sun River...... C28 Yellowstone Tractor Co., Belgrade .....A44, C32 Zerbe Bros., Glasgow ............................ B2, B3 Zomer Truck, Conrad ........................................ ......................A14, A34, A35, C13, C31, C39

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2012 Ford Mustang Boss 8900 miles, 6-speed manual

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New Holland Swathers New Holland R560 Round Balers

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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! 3-2015 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! 1-2015 New Holland T7.260 177 hours, 19 speed full powershift, 3-pt., 540/1000 PTO, 42” tires, duals, loaded...........................................CALL!

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New Holland 33 Boomer 33 hp, diesel with loader............................ CALL New Holland 60 Workmaster 60 hp, diesel with loader..................... CALL

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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................“SPECIAL PRICE” CALL

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......................................................... JUST IN 2015 Case 580 QuadTrac 1350 hours, PTO, high output hydraulics, 6 remotes, Autosteer, 36” tracks, luxury cab.............................................. JUST IN

USED COMBINES

1997 New Holland 9682 4WD, 5697 hours, 360 hp Cummins diesel, 24.5R32 tires, standard 12 speed transmission, 4 hydraulics. #UTN104........ ................................................................$62,500

2013 Case IH 8230 450 hp, 30” rotor, 350 bushel hopper, duals, long auger, chopper, Autosteer, 1243 engine/876 seperator hours. #UCCA15...... ............................................................... JUST IN

USED HEADERS

2013 Case IH (MacDon) 2152 45-ft., double sickle, transport package, cross auger, finger reel. #UHCA20..... ..................................................................... $51,500 2010 MacDon FD70 45-ft. flex draper, double knife, cross auger, transport, NH adapter. #UHMD45.... JUST IN 2011 MacDon FD70 45-ft. flex draper, double knife, transport, upper cross auger, poly skids, gauge rollers, JD adaptor. #UHMD46...................................... JUST IN 2007 Honey Bee 94C 40-ft. draper header, pickup reel, CR New Holland adapter with gauge wheels and transport. #UCNH87.........................................CALL 2007 Honey Bee 94C 40-ft. draper header, pickup reel, CR New Holland adapter with gauge wheels and transport. #UCNH88.........................................CALL

2009 Case IH 7120 1130 separator hours, Pro 600 monitor, chopper, rock trap, 900/60R32 tires. #UCCA16.............................................. JUST IN 2004 Versatile 2310 4WD, 330 hp, Cummins diesel, standard transmission, 520/85R42 tires, 4690 hours. #UTBU06.....................................$65,000 2011 New Holland Boomer 35 35 hp diesel, hydro drive, 540 PTO with loader. #UTN111.....$19,000

USED SKIDSTEERS

2013 New Holland L225 76 hp diesel, 2500 lb. lift, 2 speed, cab with heat and air conditioning, air seat, hydraulic coupler, performance package, heavy duty tires, 78” low pro bucket, 390 hours.$47,000

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2010 New Holland CR9070 Class 8, twin rotors, hydraulic AutoSteer, large screen, duals, 350 bushel tank, both concaves, 1500 separator hours, no DEF on combine. #UCNH85............JUST IN! 2009 New Holland CR9070 Class 8, twin rotor, hydraulic AutoSteer, large screen, 900 singles, 350 bushel tank, both concaves, 1300 separator hours, no DEF on combine. #UCNH81..JUST IN! 2008 New Holland CR9070 400 hp, 900/60R32 tires, with 40-ft. MacDon D60 header. #UCNH80......... ..............................................................JUST IN! 1993 New Holland TR96 combine with twin rotor, SN 554419, 3109 engine hours, well maintained, annual service repairs, 30-ft. 971 auger head. #UCNH28................................................$36,500

NEW & USED BALE PROCESSORS

2-2016 Haybuster 2660 bale buster, 14Lx16.1 “knobby” float tires, hydraulic chute............ CALL 2005 Haybuster 2650 hauls 2 bales, right hand discharge #UHHY46..................................$8500 2008 Degelman 3100 Vortex model, 1000 PTO. #UHBK02...................................................$9500

1950

66 Years

2016

Glasgow, MT

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USED PULL TYPE & SUSPENDED BOOM SPRAYERS

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, 1000 gallon tank, windscreens, 3-ball valve. #USNH65................................................$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 2011 New Holland S1070 130-ft. wheel boom, 1600 gallon tank, windscreens, 18.4R28 tires, Intelliview II monitor. #USNH57...............................$25,000 2000 Flexi-Coil System 67XL 100-ft., 1500 gallon wheel boom, 18.4x26 tires, FlexControl Auto Rate, windscreens, double nozzles, rinse tank. #USF153.................................................$17,500 1998 Flexi-Coil System 67XLT twin tank, 130-ft., foam marker, hydraulic unfold, air inductor tips. #USF139.................................................$12,000 1998 Flexi-Coil System 67 110-ft., 1000 gallon, windscreens, wheel boom, FlexControl monitor. #USF151.................................................$10,000 1994 Flexi-Coil 65XL 120-ft., 1500 gallon, no Auto Rate. #USF173..........................................$6500

USED SELF PROPELLED SPRAYERS

2014 Apache AS1220 Plus 2 100-ft. boom, 1200 gallon tank, AutoBoom, AutoSteer, Viper Pro AutoRate, section control, 760 hours. #USAP28... .................................................................JUST IN

----------------------------------- 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

USED AIR DRILLS

2010 Case IH ATX700 70-ft. air drill, 10” spacing, double shoot, 31/2” steel packers with 430 bushel tow between cart, 3430 tank. #UDCA11..$95,000 Concord 4412 12” spacing with 3000 tow behind tank, hydraulic drive fan. #UDCN13.................$15,000 2004 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 9” spacing, 550# trips, 31/2” steel packers, 3” paired row boots with 4350 tow behind air cart, variable drive, dual fan, 10” auger. #UDF251......................................$59,000 2002 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft., 550# trips, 9” spacing, 3” rubber packers, stealth boots, single shoot, 3450 town between cart, dual fan variable rate. #UDF249................................................$77,500 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550# trips, stealth bodies with 2320 tow between cart. #UDF237................................................$36,000 2000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550 lb. trips, single shoot, 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, VR drive, 5.5” rubber packers. #UDF244.. ................................................................$50,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft. air drill with 7” spacing, steel packers with 1720 tow between tank. #UDF243.. ................................................................$25,000 1994 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. with 9” spacing, 3.5” steel packers, recapped, double shoot, stealth gumbo tip, goose shooter, 3450 tow between tank, mechanical drive, dual fan, 30.5x32 tires. UDF248.. ................................................................$29,000 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 2005 New Holland SD440 58-ft., 12” spacing, 550# trips, 51/2” rubber packers, 4350 tow between cart, double shoot. #UDNH25.........................$89,000

2008 Apache AS1010 1880 hours, 100-ft. boom, 1000 gallon tank, Envisio Pro monitor, Auto steer, AutoBoom, 215 hp Cummins diesel. #USAP30..... ................................................................$135,000 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 2010 New Holland P2060 70-ft., 550 lb. trips, 41/2 steel packers, Hi-Float package, single shoot with P1060 tow between cart, 430 bushel, dual fan. #UDNH30.........................................$89,000

1992 Case IH 9280 4WD tractor, 375 hp, Cummins diesel, 24.5x32 tires, PowerShift................................. $44,000 Case IH 7110 MFD tractor, 131 PTO hp, 540/1000 PTO’s, 3pt hitch, 20.8x38 duals, 18 speed power steering, 3 remotes, 5087 hrs........................................... $44,000 Case 800 tractor, 3-point, 540 PTO, GB loader with bucket................................................................. $3500 2000 Cat Challenger 95E 2500 hours, New 30” tracks and drivers, Autosteer, clean................................ JUST IN! 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, 425 hp, 3600 hours, 24 speed transmission, 710/70R38 tires......... $90,000 1996 John Deere 8570, 4WD tractor, 250 hp, 18.4R42 duals, 3-pt., 1000 PTO, 12 speed, 9000 hours.$40,000 1997 Massey 6180 2WD tractor, 110 PTO, hp, 3 point hitch, 540/1000 PTOs, 1400 total hours, Perkins diesel ....... ........................................................................ $27,000 1995 New Holland 8770 MFD tractor, 160 PTO hp, 18.4x42 duals, 1000 PTO, power shift transmission, super steer front end. ........................................................ $60,000 2011 New Holland T7.210 MFWD tractor, 1240 hours, 165 PTO hp, PowerShift, 3 point, 540/1000 PTOs, with 855TL New Holland loader with AutoSteer... $104,000 Oliver 770 tractor, gas engine with Farmhand F11 loader.. ........................................................................... $3500 1976 White 2-150 tractor, 540/1000 PTOs, cab, air conditioning and heat, with 2100 Ezee-on loader, grapple assist............................................................... $11,500 2010 Wallenstein GX920 3-point backhoe, 9.5-ft. digging depth, self-contained.......................................... $5500 John Deere 7100 corn planter, Yetter knives............ $5500 1996 Freightliner truck, 425 hp, Cummins diesel, 10 speed transmission, 1100x24.5 tires, new seat......... $21,000 1976 Hobbs grain trailer, 38-ft., ag hoppers, tandem axle, roll tarp, 1100X24.5 tires.................................... $6500 2011 Summers Super Coulter Plus verticle tillage, 35-ft., dual wave blades, 3-bar harrow, roller basket..$45,000 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 2006 New Holland SF115 90-ft. suspended boom sprayer, 1500 gallon, SP655 auto rate.......................... $20,000 Flexicoli S67 XLT 104-ft. wheel boom sprayer......... $3000 2004 New Holland SF115 134-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon, 18.4x26 tires, HMIC pump, Flexi-Control Auto Rate, dual nozzles, windscreens.............................. $12,000 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550# trips, double shoot, 4” rubber packers, stealth openers with 3450 tow between cart, mechanical drive, 30.5x32 tires.................................................................. $40,000

USED WINDROWERS

2016 New Holland SP295F Guardian 310 hp, 600 hours, front boom sprayer, 120-ft. boom, 1200 gallon tank, 650 flotation tires/380 narrow tires, Capstan pinpoint system, luxury cab..... JUST IN

2012 Seed Hawk 6012 60-ft., 12” spacing, twin wing openers, 500 bushel tow behind tank, Viper monitor. #USSH06......................................... JUST IN

USED ROUND BALERS

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

2013 New Holland SP240FXP 275 hp Cummins 6.7 liter, 1200 gallon tank, 100-ft. boom, 10 section plumbing, Viper Pro monitor, AutoBoom/ AccuBoom/AutoSteer, 650/75R38 semi flotation tires, 580 hours. #USNH56........................ CALL 2009 New Holland BR7090 wide pickup, twine and net, float tires, #UHN136........................ $24,000 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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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...$12,000

2008 John Deere 1895 air disc drill, 10” spacing, double shoot, all run blockage, 1910 tow behind cart..$118,000 2011 New Holland S1070, 100-ft. suspension boom, 1600 gallon tank, AutoBoom.................................... $45,000

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... ............................................................................Call 1978 John Deere 7700 combine, diesel engine, 3631 hours with 224 head, non hydro...................... $4000 2010 Neville 42-ft. grain trailer, 2 axle, ag hoppers, 11R24.5 tires, roll tarp, springs..................... $18,000 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 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 Sakundiak 7-ft.x35-ft. auger with 18 hp Roban engine.... ........................................................................ $1800 2004 Westfield 13”x71-ft. swing auger, mechanical drive, low profile hopper, “Needs” flighting work........ $7500 Westfield 10x71 swing auger, very nice................ $7500 Alloway 10”x60-ft. swing away grain auger, 540 PTO, scissor lift, mechanical drive hopper................ $3000 2015 Danuser pallet fork with top tine grabber, for skid steer................................................................. $1900

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Zerbe Bros.

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

SALES Mike Guttenberg Tim Guttenberg Travis Volk

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TRAILERS FOR SALE

1998 Fruehauf 48-ft. aluminum/steel combo, step deck, custom hay racks, spread axle.

Call 406-899-4104 1978 WK 24-ft., 3 axle gooseneck.

TWO GLUE LAM BEAMS NEW 75’5” long x 48” wide x 12” thick Phone (406) 799-6923

SKIERKA

LIVESTOCK TRUCKING Billings, Montana

Covering Montana and out-of-state

Cell (406) 670-8306 Cell (406) 690-3766 Office (406) 875-2280

Licensed and insured.

Overall Poultry Winner at the 2016 Wibaux County Fair in Wibaux, Montana was Birch Obrigewitch.

HAY FOR SALE Alfalfa - Big square bales Excellent quality, no rain 1st and 2nd Cutting Delivery and tests available

Barney Hay (406) 491-5616 cell or (406) 494-5616 home

Hurry...Now booking fall spreading

No job too big or small!

For all your manure spreading needs just give us a call.

Now running triple beaters for better broadcasting

2 Trucks and Loader Available

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

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Homemade Bread Day

Now offering tube conveyor and tub grinder belting! Call for details!

CASCADE MACHINE & SUPPLY visit us on the web: www.cascademachineco.com 401 4th Avenue South • Great Falls, MT 59405

406-453-8100

When : Always November 17th Bakers of the world, rise up and bake some bread, for today is Homemade Bread Day. Bread has been made for thousands of years. Estimates date it’s origin back to 5000-10,000 B.C. Modern day lifestyles has relegated homemade bread to the world of specialty baking and holiday baking. People just don’t have time to bake homemade bread. We turn to a quick “run” to bakeries and grocery stores, for our bread needs. The arrival of automatic bread makers has created a small resurgence of homemade breads, especially specialty breads.

The purpose of this day is easy to understand.--- to make homemade bread, and to encourage you and me to make tasty and nutritious bread. So, take a little time out of your busy day, and make some bread. Your nose, your taste buds, and your whole family will be glad you did. ##### To keep your cat from scratching furniture or getting up where she doesn’t belong, cover furniture with double-sided tape or aluminum foil. Cats can’t stand the feeling of the stuff under their paws.

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

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

NEW ITEMS (150) bales pea hay. Tag #FredV1116.................................................... $65/bale

1973 Moto-Ski T4500 snowmobile. Like new. Tag #Hug1116..................$1500 1-ton dump box trailer. Tag #Hug1116 Massey Ferguson 35 25-ft. pull-type windrower. Excellent shape with extra parts. Tag #Hug1116..........................................................................$1900 1974 Homemade flat bed trailer, 107” deck. Wide enough for older swathers.

Tag #TSimo1116................................................................................$2500 (2) Liberty 41 gallon sewage pumps. Tag #KenW1116.....................$600 each Mayflower truck, 30-ft. van body. Tag #LarryK1116 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J, 2-door, 74,000 miles, white and black. Tag #JerSmt1116......................................................................................$8700 John Deere 2010 2WD tractor, loader, 3-pt., PTO. Tag #JerSmt1116.....$8500 Case David Brown 1212 2WD tractor, 3-pt., backhoe, loader, engine good, needs transmission work. Tag #Alten1116 Cat D6 9U crawler, 12-ft. Holt dozer, cab, pony motor, tracks are tight. Tag #Alten1116 1985 Ford Econoline Camper Conversion van, 85,000 miles. Tag #JanetteR1116........................................................................................$6500 John Deere 9510R 4WD tractor, 550 hp, 570 hours. Tag #Ralph1116$320,000 John Deere 9770STS combine, 940D draper head. Tag #Ralph1116.$280,000 1968 Oliver 1600 2WD tractor, 66 hp, gas, cab, 3-pt., 540 PTO, Oliver 1610 loader. Tag #Merlin1116.....................................................................$7500 Minneapolis Moline 445 2WD tractor, 540 PTO, 3-pt., loader. Motor is stuck.

Tag #Merlin1116 Massey Ferguson 4800 4WD tractor, Cummins 903, tires 60%. Tag #Steve1116........................................................................................$6500 Massey Ferguson 4440 4WD tractor, Cummins 903, tires 60%. Tag #Steve1116........................................................................................$6000 John Deere 610 38-ft. plow. Tag #SteveC1116 Ingersoll-Rand self-propelled drum roller, Cummins diesel engine. Tag #SteveC1116 20-ft. one way disc. Tag #SteveC1116 (3) John Deere double disc drills. Tag #SteveC1116 Anderson rockpicker. Tag #SteveC1116 Melroe 7-bottom moldboard plow. Tag #SteveC1116 30-ft. tilt bed trailer, 3 axles, pintle hitch. Tag #SteveC1116...................$32,000 MacDon swather, Cummins diesel, 16-ft. header. Tag #SteveC1116 John Deere 16-ft. tandem disc. Tag #SteveC1116 Brillion 16-ft. cultipacker. Tag #SteveC1116 Mayrath 80-ft. swing hopper grain auger. Tag #SteveC1116 Massey Ferguson 850 combine, 24-ft. header, air reel. Tag #KenT1116.. $6500 (200) ton barley hay. Tag #FredV1116 (150) bales CRP hay. Tag #FredV1116.................................................. $80/bale

AIR SEEDERS & DRILLS

2013 John Deere 1830 50-ft. air seeder, 10” spacing, 2014 John Deere 1910 air cart, 350 bushel tank, dual casters, variable rate, has factory caps. Tag #GregA0916...................................................................................... $150,000 Case IH PH-800 50-ft. air seeder, 10” spacing, rubber packer. Never been used, no air tank. Tag #Dave0716................................................................$40,000 Case IH Concord 5010 50-ft. air seeder, 10” spacing, 3400 2-compartment tank, single shoot. Tag #Kyle0616...............................................................$35,000 1996 Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft. air seeder, 9” spacing, 31/2” steel packers, 2320 tow between tank. Tag #DaveH0616.........................................................$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 51-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 2320 tow between tank. Field ready.

Tag #BirchCreek0516........................................................................$38,000 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............................................................................................. $25,000 Victory 35-ft. air seeder, 14” spacing with 5” spreader (actually will spread 7” spacing), 2320 tow behind tank with auxiliary 3rd tank, rubber packers. Can be either single or double shoot. Tag #Rick0416....................................... $18,500 (2) International 7100 14-ft. drills, 10” spacing. Tag #BKuka0116 Hay Buster 40-ft. no-till drill, 12” spacing. Tag #Russ0514.......................$15,000

SPRAYERS & SPREADERS

Flexi-Coil 67XL 130-ft. field sprayer, windscreens, 1500 gallon tank, auxiliary tank, double TeeJet nozzles. Tag #Ruth0916....................................... $10,500 John Deere 4700 sprayer. Tag #ArtH0716...............................................$92,000 Flexi-Coil 65 sprayer, 100-ft. booms, windscreens, big single tires, double nozzles, field ready. Also some extra parts. Tag #JerryF0616....................$4500 Top Air TA1600 suspended boom sprayer, Trimble GPS with AutoBoom. Tag #Kyle0616..........................................................................................$40,000 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 100-ft. booms, double nozzles. Tag #HerbK0516 F/S sprayer mounted on 21/2 ton Kaiser Jeep, 80-ft. booms, 1000 gallon tank. Tag #GBrunner0516.................................................................................$22,000 Summers pull-type sprayer, 100-ft. booms. Tag #PaulT0116 Big A 2500 sprayer, 60-ft. booms, windscreens, Cat 2308. Tag #JR0514.$15,000

Several size plows and discs available PLOWS

Melroe 501 42-ft. plow, 1” shanks. Tag #DaveT0916 Gysler 36-ft. plow, 12-ft. center section, AM rodweeder, Degelman mounted harrow. Tag #GaryS0816............................................................................$5600 John Deere 1600 37-ft. plow. Tag #TL0816 John Deere 240F 28-ft. plow with extensions. Tag #TL0816 John Deere 610 40-ft. plow. Tag #BobP0616..............................................$7500 Gysler 32-ft. plow. Tag #Russ0516..............................................................$2500 Gysler 40-ft. plow. Tag #Russ0516..............................................................$4500 Frigstad 31-ft. chisel plow, MK rod weeder. Good looking. Tag #Ruth0416.$6000 Flexi-Coil 340 40-ft. plow. Tag #ArtHanson0216........................................ $11,500 Melroe 33-ft. plow, no wing lift cylinders, Flexi-Coil mounted harrows. Tag #GeraldB0116...............................................................................................$4500

DISCS

John Deere 555 15-ft. offset disc. Tag #BigSky0816..................................$6500

PICKUPS & CARS

2000 Ford F350 pickup, Stahl service box. Tag #JasonA0916...................... $7500 1991 Oldsmobile Toronado, 2-door sedan, hard top, automatic, new tires, sunroof, color in tan. Showroom condition. Tag #BobC0816.......................$7500 1973 Buick Century, 2-door, 39,000 miles, 5000 miles on rebuilt 350 engine and rebuilt automatic transmission. Tag #KenC0616...................................$4500 1975 Ford F250 2WD pickup, camper special, 390 engine, 4 speed, 77,010 miles. Tag #Russ0214...........................................................................$3500

2016 Wacker Neuson ST35 track skid loader and 2016 Wacker Neuson WL34 wheel loader FOR SALE OR RENT Call Huggy at 1-406-229-0662 or Larry at 1-406-690-3761

2008 Hesston 7434 big square baler, moisture monitor, annual maintence program. Tag #RussB1116................................................................ $67,000 John Deere 8925R FWA tractor, 295 hp, 1000 PTO, 3-pt., 3280 hours. Tag #RussB1116................................................................................... $175,000 John Deere 1820/1900 45-ft. air drill and air cart, 7.5” spacing, additional meter rolls, recapped packers. Tag #RussB1116........................................ $65,000 1978 Peterbilt truck, Cummins 855, Fuller 13 speed, 20-ft. box, hoist, 400,000 miles. RussB1116............................................................................. $33,000 International 490 32-ft. disc, 20” pans. Tag #RussB1116.......................... $4500 Flexi-Coil 820 32-ft. plow, mounted harrows. Tag #RussB1116.............. $11,000 DuAl 7000 sub-soiler ripper. Tag #RussB1116........................................... $5500 Wil-Rich 32-ft. plow, chisels. Tag #RussB1116.......................................... $3500 John Deere 9600 combine, 2020 separator hours, straw chopper, 930 straight cut header, 912 pickup header, Sund pickup attachment. Tag #RussB1116. . .......................................................................................................... $55,000 Ag Shield Recon 300 pull-type reconditioner. Tag #RussB1116............ $26,000 2009 MacDon 100 windrower, 16-ft. auger header, non-clog guards, 990 engine hours. Excellent shape. Tag #RussB1116......................................... $68,000 Highline BP4065 2-bale round bale processor. Tag #Hug1116................. $6500 Round bale feeders. Tag #BCColony1116...............................................$550 ea.

24-ft. panels. Tag #BCColony1116........................................................ $350 ea.

Stationary loading chute. Tag #Hug1116..................................................$4000 24-ft. panel with 12-ft. gate. Tag #RussB1116.............................................$450 2015 Yamaha Kodiak 700 4x4 ATV, automatic, 200 miles. Like new. Tag #Andy1116.........................................................................................$8600 1994 GMC Sierra pickup, 195,000 miles. Tag #Andy1116.............. Make Offer Fuller 12 speed transmission. Tag #Andy1116 Ag-Rain Big-Reel 3570, 4” plastic hose with sprinkler head. Tag #JimH1116.... ...........................................................................................................$8500 16x10 calf sheds. Tag #JoeBC1116..........................................................$2500 New Holland 1002 pull-type bale wagon. Tag #SteveH1116...................$1500 (2) 18.4x34 tires and wheels. Tag #SteveH1116................................... $750 ea.

REM 3700 grain vac. Tag #EagleCreek1116.........................................$17,500 Pickup camper, sleeps 4. Good shape. Tag #GaryQ1116..........................$750 John Deere 1600 35-ft. plow, 11/4 shanks. Tag #Dave1116......................$6000 Berkeley pump, 25 hp, 3 phase, control box. Tag #BobC1116.. Price Pending Homelite 3 hp transfer pump. Tag #BobC1116..........................................$200 B&W 5th wheel ball out of 1988 Chevrolet 1-ton. Tag #BobC1116............$250 Clinton 3 hp motor, 2 stroke. Good for use on bale elevator. Tag #BobC1116.... ...............................................................................................................$50 2-ton chain hoist. Tag #BobC1116..............................................................$200

2WD & 4WD TRACTORS

John Deere 1010 tractor, 3-pt., 540 PTO, power steering, loader is available. Tag #ANF0816.............................................................................................$6500 John Deere 7520 tractor. Tag #ANF0816 John Deere 4020 tractor. Tag #ANF0816 2015 Case IH 550 4WD tractor, triples, 500 hours. Tag #0816.............................. ....................................................................................... $339,000 Canadian Case 4690 4WD tractor, fairly new engine repair, transmission problem. Tag #FredV0816 Versatile 900 4WD tractor, Cummins 903 engine, (4) good tires and (4) fair tires.

Tag #JerryS0716...................................................................................$8500 John Deere 9510R 4WD tractor, 5 banks of remotes, 1000 PTO, 800/70R tires, 1300 hours. Tag #Ralph0716 Steiger ST470 tractor, Cummins 550 hp, Allison 6 speed automatic, 4 hyd remotes, rebuilt center pins, 30.5x32 Forest tires, 7300 hrs. Tag #StanW0716.$50,000 John Deere 2955 MFD tractor, 3-pt., dual PTO, JD 265 loader, grapple, 11,000 hours, new tires. Tag #ArtH0616........................................................$27,000 John Deere 2750 2WD tractor, 3-pt., 540 PTO, 245 loader, 18.4x30 rear tires, 5232 hours. Tag #ArtH0616...............................................................$19,500 1979 Versatile 835 4WD tractor, transmission is bad, engine smokes. Tag #LonP0616............................................................................................$3500 1975 Versatile 900 4WD tractor, Cummins 903 engine is stuck. Tag #LonP0616.. ...................................................................................................... Best Offer 1983 Versatile 1150 4WD tractor, 1150 KT engine, 30.5Lx32 tires 60-70%, set up to pull air seeder. Tag #Russ0616.................................................$45,000 Case 1030 tractor, hole in the bucket. Tag #Ruth0616..................................$750 Case 1030 tractor, 540 PTO, engine is stuck. Tag #BobC0616...................$2500 Big Bud KT1150 tractor, 525 hp, blade. Tag #KlintS0516........................$49,000 John Deere 8640 tractor, 1000 PTO, new tire. Tag #LyleF0316

Many more tractors available. Call Ken with your needs

COMBINES

1991 Case IH 1660 combine, new 1015 header with Sund pickup, 25-ft. 1010 standard cut header. Tag #Harry0616................................................$30,000

COMBINE & HAY HEADERS

2004 MacDon 972 36-ft. header to fit NH TV140 tractor. Tag #DaveT0916 John Deere 930 30-ft. straight cut header. Tag #ANF0816.........................$4500 2006 MacDon 39-ft. header for John Deere combine adapter, fits 50-60-70 Series combines. Tag #KenB0816..........................................................$35,000 Hesston 65SD 21-ft. header, fits 6450 or 6550 swather. Tag #HarryV0716.$4500

GRAIN AUGERS

Brandt 1033 10”x33-ft. auger, no drive. Tag #ChuckC0816........................$3500 Batco 18”x45-ft. elevator, 15 hp 3 phase motor, drive-over conveyor. Tag #ChuckC0816.......................................................................................$7500 Bazooka 8”x35-ft. auger, PTO drive. Tag #LarryB0716.................................$950 Bazooka 6”x27-ft. auger, Briggs 11 hp engine. Tag #Harry0616...................$850 Wesco 1310 10”x70-ft. swing away grain, hydraulic drive. Tag #Ruth0416.$3500

TRUCKS

1969 Chevrolet C50 2-ton grain truck, 15-ft. box, hoist, 51,249 miles. Tag #RussB0916........................................................................................... $7500 1967 International cabover tandem axle truck, Detroit diesel engine, sleeper, 20ft. box and hoist. Tag #PatH0916............................................................. $7500 1967 Chevrolet C50 21/2 ton truck, steel sides. Tag #RandyR0816............$3500 1984 Chevrolet C70 truck, hydraulic endgate. Tag #Kyle0616.................$12,000 1974 GMC 6000 grain truck, Knapheide 16-ft. box, hoist, fold down stock rack, 37,628 miles. Tag #ArtH0516................................................................$4900 1965 GMC truck, 351 gas, 20-ft. steel box, hoist, tag. Tag #JerryS0516.....$5000 1968 Ford F800 truck, tandem axles, grain tender. Tag #ArtH0516............$7500 2001 Peterbilt with 2009 drop deck trailer. Tag #ArtH0416 2001 Mack truck, 300 hp Mack engine, hydraulic tailgate, hitch, good brakes, 8500 hours, 251,000 miles. Tag #JT0316..........................................$26,000 1955 Chevrolet 6500 truck with box and hoist. Tag #RobertW0613

TRAILERS

3/4 ton pickup box trailer. Tag #ANF0916...................................................... $1000 NEW!! PJ trailers. Tag #Wyatt0716 2010 Wahl 16-ft. trailer, 8-ft. wide, 2-ft. beavertail, 12,000 lb axles, new wheels and tires, pintle hitch. Good trailer for backhoe. Tag #WahlF0616.........$7500 Swather trailer. Tag #RogF0416..................................................................... $3500 Star 51-ft. grain trailer, 3 axles, 11R22.5 tires, Shur-Lok tarp. Tag #Kyle0316 Star 45-ft. trailer, tandem axle, 10.00x22 tires, Shur-Lok tarp. Tag #Kyle0316 1978 21-ft. tandem dually 5th wheel trailer, haul Cat D6C. Tag #BK0116....$4500 Reconditioned logging trailer, sliding main beam. Good looking trailer. Tag #DennyL1215.............................................................................................$15,000

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.

LAST MONTH’S NEW ITEMS

See Me About Your Bale Processor Needs Tag #Hug1016 Hyster winch for Cat D6C, free spooler. Tag #Pack1016 Sullair compressor. Tag #Hug1016..........................................................$25,000 NEW Airway 30-ft. aerator. Tag #RickW1016...........................................$50,000 Airway 20-ft. aerator. Tag #RickW1016....................................................$33,000 NEW Spraylift hydraulic jack for high clearance sprayers. Tag# Hug1016.... $1700 Continental 8x20 cargo trailer, 12 volt battery system, LED lights. Tag #Larry1016...................................................................................................$8500 NEW Tebben 8ft. 3-pt. rotary mower. Tag #SamG1016...............................$6000 Grizzly 3-pt. backhoe. Tag #ANF1016.........................................................$3500 Case David Brown 1200 tractor, 3-pt., 540 PTO, new 18.4x30 rear tires, power draw bar, 3092 hours. Tag #RodB1016.................................................$6500 Badger Hopto trailer mounted backhoe. Tag #Hug1016............................$1500 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 114-ft. double booms, double nozzles, windscreens, 2 tanks, 18.4x26 lug tires. Tag #DaveB1016 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 114-ft. single boom, double nozzles, windscreens, 1500 gallon tank, 18.4x26 diamond tires. Tag #DaveB1016 M&W 450 grain dryer. Tag #DaveB1016 Allison automatic transmission out of 1985 Steiger tractor. Tag #WahlF1016 International FAA tractor, 540 PTO, saw blade. Tag #SteveF1016 International FC tractor, 540 PTO. Does not run. Tag #SteveF1016 1990 Kenworth T600 truck, 19-ft. Mohrlang spreader. Tag #JeffH1016....$32,000 1991 Kenworth T600 truck, 20-ft. Mohrlang spreader box. Tag #JeffH1016......... ...........................................................................................................$30,000 Case 1070 tractor, good motor, transmission bad. Tag #JohnDr1016.........$3500 (39) 4-ft. perforated aeration tubes. Tag #DickS1016...............................$135 ea.

(136) rings for aeration tubes. Tag #DickS1016.........................................$35 ea.

2009 New Holland 9070 combine, self-leveling sieve, 1200 hours, no header included. Well maintained. Tag #JohnJ1016.......................................$95,000 Round bale cattle feeders. Tag #Sam1016 Hesston 8100 swather, Cummins engine, 3400 hours, 16-ft. header, 25-ft. grain header, batt reel. Tag #Scott1016.......................................................$16,000 Melroe 220 sprayer. Tag #Scott1016...........................................................$3500 2000 bushels of oats. Tag #JimGas1016........................................... $10/bushel Frigidaire stainless steel refrigerator. Tag #Terra1016..................................$500 Stainless steel dishwasher. Tag #Terra1016..................................................$300 Magic Chef microwave oven. Tag #Terra1016...............................................$250 Maytag stainless steel stove and oven. Tag #Terra1016...............................$500 2012 Dodge pickup bumper. Tag #DickG1016..............................................$450 Case IH 1460 combine, 2800 hours, 25-ft. header. Tag #DickG1016..........$8500 1980 International S1800 2-ton grain truck, 404 gas engine, 4 speed, stock rack, excellent tires. Tag #DickG1016....................................................$8500 Call me for additional information on Wacker Neuson items!!!!

SKID STEERS and MANURE SPREADERS FOR RENT

BACKHOES, LOADERS, SKID STEERS GRADERS, CRAWLERS & EXCAVATORS

Dresser dozer tractor. Tag #GeneM0916 Melroe 811 skidsteer mounted backhoe. Tag #KenBert0916........................ $6500 New Holland LX665 skidsteer loader. Tag #Hug0916............................... $16,500 (2) Allis Chalmers graders. Tag #Jess0716............................$6000 for the pair Allis Chalmers 650 3-pt. backhoe attachment. Tag #Lyle0616...................$1500 2012 Ezee-On skidsteer mounted post pounder. Tag #Hug0616...............$6000 NEW!! Danuser 48” pallet fork for skidsteer loader. Tag #Hug0516..............$890 Koehring-Bantam C-66 excavator, hydraulic thumb, 4005 hours. Tag #ArtH0516..........................................................................................$15,000 3-pt. backhoe with 20” bucket. Tag #RogF0416............................................. $2500 Cat D4 dozer, pull start pony motor. Tag #MarvinC0216............................... $6000 Case W36 wheel loader, 550 hours on new engine. Tag #DanG0116

MOWERS & MISC. HAY TOOLS

John Deere 503 rotary mower, 2 extra blades. Tag #Rusty0616..................$800 NEW H&S 1460 14-ft. wheel rake. Tag #Hug0316.....................Preseason Price Rhino DB150 3-pt. ditch bank mower, 5-ft. cut. Tag #GaryW0316..............$6000

TUB GRINDERS & PROCESSORS

Supreme Mixers available. Call Huggy Bear

MISCELLANEOUS

4000 gallon fuel tank. Tag #Sam0916..........................................................$4500 Irrigation pump, 40 hp electric motor. Tag #Neal0916 3-pt. round bale feeder. Tag #GaryS0816......................................................$650 Alloway 20-ft. aerator. Tag #RickW0816 DuAl loader off International 806. Tag #ANF0716.......................................$1950 3-pt. post hole auger with power down pressure. Tag #Mike0716..................$950 Allis Chalmers 3-pt. post hole digger less auger. Tag #Mike0716................$500 Self-sliding cow feeder, 14-ft.x80”. Tag #JoeBc0716...................................$1750 Detroit 353 diesel engine. Tag #RogF0616 1980 Cal-West generator, Onan generator, 20kw single phase, 254 diesel engine. Tag #WahlF0616...........................................................................$9750 MTD wood splitter, ATV size, engine drive. Tag #BobC0616.......................$1500 Chevrolet chassis, good for making trailer out of. Tag #BobC0616 Paul calf scale. Tag #TomS0616....................................................................$600 16-ft. cattle guard. Tag #Walt0516 14-ft. cultipacker. Tag #DeanD0516 Tebben 6-ft. 3-pt. mowers. Tag #Hug0416.................................Preseason Price NEW!! Danuser skidsteer mounted hammer. Tag #Hug0416...Preseason Price 40 hp electric motor. Tag #Neal0416 500 gallon square fuel tank. Tag #GrantO0416.............................................$750 Century heavy 16 speed drill press, 5/8” bit. Tag #Ruth0416........................$500 International feed grinder, complete with PTO. Tag #Neal0416...................$400 Round bale feeders. Tag #Joe0316...............................................................$550 Batch Boy chemical mixer. Tag #BK0116...................................................$4500 2011 Dodge long box, fender flares, rear bumper and tailgate. Brand new, black in color. Tag #DanG1215.......................................................................$5500 Waldo 2500 lb lift off van truck. Tag #BirchC1215.......................................$2500 3 spear bale spear, fits bidirectional tractor. Tag #DonB1215 2013 Polaris 900XP 4-seat UTV. Very few miles. Tag #Grant0214...........$19,000

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Bobcat S590 loaded........................................$39,900 Bobcat T190 with tracks...................................$24,900

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Researchers developing new steel for better electric motors

By Iowa State University of Science and Technology Within a few years, the U.S. Department of Energy (http:// science.energy.gov) wants plug-in electric vehicles to be just as affordable and convenient as the internal-combustion machines most of us drive today.

But we’re not there yet.

When President Obama and the Department of Energy (DOE) launched the EV (plug-in electric vehicles) Everywhere (http://energy.gov/eere/eveverywhere/aboutev-everywhere) initiative in 2012, the DOE said electric vehicles need to be 30 percent lighter, battery costs have to drop from $500 per kilowatt hour to $125 per kilowatt hour and electric drive systems must drop from $30 per kilowatt down to $8 per kilowatt.

“Typically, in the engineering world, when you have a problem like this, you look at the system, for example the motor design,” said Jun Cui, an Iowa State University associate professor of materials science and engineering and a senior scientist with the DOE’s Ames Laboratory.

But electric motors have been around since the 1830s. The easy system solutions were found long ago.

“The hard stuff is material-related,” Cui said. “It’s the demand for better materials.”

A new vehicle technologies grant A research team led by Cui is working to meet the demand for better materials and performance in electric motors. To support their work, they’ve just won a three-year, $3.8 million grant from the DOE’s Vehicle Technologies Program.

Of that, $2.8 million will support research at Iowa State.

The project also includes research partners from the United Technologies Research Center in East Hartford, Connecticut; and the University of Delaware in Newark.

Cui said the project was made possible by combining the research expertise and facilities of Iowa State and the Ames Laboratory. Local collaborators include Scott Chumbley, a professor of materials science and engineering and scientist for the Ames Laboratory; Peter Collins, the Alan and Julie Renken associate professor of materials science and engineering and an associate scientist of the Ames Laboratory; Iver Anderson, a senior metallurgist for the Ames Laboratory and an adjunct professor of materials science and engineering; Valery Levitas, a Schafer 2050 Challenge Professor of aerospace engineering and an associate scientist of the Ames Laboratory; Frank Peters, an associate professor and associate chair of operations in industrial and manufacturing systems engineering; and Matthew Kramer, director of the Ames Laboratory’s Division of Materials Sciences and Engineering and an adjunct professor of materials science and engineering.

Cui said the project’s modeling and basic experimental efforts will be based at Iowa State and the large-scale casting and part molding will be based at the Ames Laboratory.

Cui said the grant would not have been possible without his prior steel research at the DOE’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, Washington.

“This is truly a collaboration,” Cui said. “It’s not all Ames Laboratory or Iowa State, but people from both joining together to make this project happen.”

The grant is part of a $59.2 million federal investment in 35 research projects aimed at reducing the cost and improving the efficiency of electric, alternative-fuel and conventional vehicles, according to a DOE announcement.

‘Electrical steel’ Cui’s research team is working to develop motors with the stator core (a non-rotating, magnetic part) manufactured with thin layers, or laminations, of a new “electrical steel.”

The new steel will be an iron alloy containing 6.5 percent silicon, twice the amount used in electric motors today. Cui said the extra silicon increases the electrical resistivity of the material by about 50 percent. And that reduces eddy currents, heat and power loss in the motor.

That’s very important as researchers work to develop the next generation of electric motors. Cui said he sees those motors running at much higher frequencies – jumping from today’s 60 hertz all the way to 400 hertz.

That produces a much higher motor power density, Cui said. And that means motors can be smaller, lighter, more powerful and more cost effective.

Running at higher frequencies also lowers motor efficiency. Cui said the new electrical steel his team is developing can reduce those efficiency losses.

But there’s a problem: Steel with extra silicon is brittle and expensive to manufacture.

“It will crack if you drop it,” Cui said.

CONTINUED ON PAGE B7

Southeastern Montana Sheep Symposium

Montana State University Extension will host the Southeastern Montana Sheep Symposium in Broadus, November 9.

Extension faculty in Custer, Powder River and Carter counties created the event to share emerging technologies and research that will help producers stay current in the ever-changing sheep industry.

Featured speakers and their topics are: Whit Stewart, MSU Extension sheep specialist, ewe body condition score and ewe reproductive panel; and integrated parasite management Monica Ebert, Montana Wool Lab <http://animalrange. montana.edu/facilities/woollab.html> manager, practical selection strategies for optimum wool production Mike Schuldt, MSU Extension Custer County, sheep ked and lice control Chad Page, MSU Animal and Range Sciences graduate student, Montana trace mineral survey results The symposium runs from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Boyes Community Hall, located directly off of U.S. Route 212 near Boyes. Lunch is provided.

Preregistration is encouraged. Call the Powder River Extension office at (406) 436-2424 or email powderriver@ montana.edu.

##### The average cow produces enough milk each day to fill six one-gallon jugs, about 55 pounds of milk.

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Researchers developing new CONTINUED FROM PAGE B6

The Iowa State-Ames Laboratory researchers will study and characterize different processes for making electrical steel so it’s more ductile and cheaper to make.

Cui said the researchers are also committed to developing materials and motors that don’t depend on magnets made with rare-earth materials. That saves the motor industry from the rising costs of rare-earth materials.

“The fundamental drive for this project is that we want more cost-effective and efficient electric motors,” Cui said.

“In about 10 years, if we’re lucky, we should see a real impact of this work. We should see these motors on the road.”

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FOR SALE: TRAIL KING LOWBOY

20-ft. deck Phone (406) 799-6923

##### The first general strike in the nation was in Seattle, WA in 1919 - it lasted five days, February 6-11, as 60,000 shipyard workers walked off their jobs.

Dreams, opportunity make the future

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service

TRUCK FOR SALE

1993 Freightliner cabover, 21-ft. steel grain box with wood floor, Cat 350 hp, 9 speed, new brakes, air ride with new bags, new batteries, new roll tarp, new tie rod ends and bushings.

Call Ken Nelson 605-641-6466, Belle Fourche, SD

EQUIPMENT & TRUCKS FOR SALE COMBINES AND HEADERS

John Deere 9870 1700 hours.................................................................................... $135,000 John Deere 9860 1400 hours.....................................................................................$110,000 John Deere 9860 2200 hours...................................................................................... $80,000 John Deere 9760 2400 hours...................................................................................... $75,000 John Deere 640D header............................................................................................ $42,000 John Deere 640D header............................................................................................ $40,000 John Deere 635D header............................................................................................ $30,000 John Deere 635D header............................................................................................ $30,000 John Deere 936D header............................................................................................ $22,000 MacDon 973 header with Gleaner adapter.................................................................. $13,000

TRACTORS

Case IH 450 Quadtrac, new tracks, 7000 hours.........................................................$110,000 Case IH 450 Quadtrac, new tracks, 7000 hours.........................................................$110,000 Case IH 9230 PTO, 6500 hours................................................................................... $37,000 New Holland 9030 new tires, loader, 6500 hours........................................................ $25,000 New Holland 9030 new tires, loader, 6500 hours........................................................ $25,000 Case 2390....................................................................................................................... $8000 Case 1070 ...................................................................................................................... $7000 Case W14 4WD loader................................................................................................ $13,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, new points, new hoses, like new.................................. $15,000 New Noble Seed-A-Vator 292 tank................................................................................ $7000

TRUCKS

2005 Kenworth W900 new tires, 600,000 miles.......................................................... $35,000 2003 Kenworth T2000 new tires................................................................................. $12,000 2003 Freightliner M2106 300 hp, automatic, air ride, trailer puller............................. $25,000 2003 Dodge 1-ton........................................................................................................ $15,000 2007 Dodge 3/4-ton....................................................................................................... $23,000

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USED TRACTORS

Massey Ferguson 7624 CVT, 180 PTO......... $134,900 New Holland T7 185 with loader.................... $109,900 Agco RT135 with loader................................... $64,900 Case IH Puma 210 tractor with loader............. $84,900

Bobcat CT335 38 hp, loader............................ $18,900 Versatile 835 tractor......................................... $12,900 David Brown 1212 3 pt., 540 PTO...................... $5900

Dreams are part of the human psyche, framed by thoughts, ambitions and hopes of our current and past situations.

But at day’s end, one needs to ask, “What happened to my morning dream? Did I make progress? Did I lose it? Did I sell it?” After all, others need what we have; therefore, if we are not careful, at day’s end, we find out we sold our dream.

By selling, we return to what we had. I always can remember each fall as a child when the calves and lambs were sold off, wishing we could keep more, do more and grow. Perhaps wishes and dreams are a bit of the same: a desire to do.

Beef production is a buy-sell business in which people produce beef and, we hope, sell to the high bidder. The beeves conceived on a cattle unit may be sold many times because when the price goes up, the tendency is to sell.

Sale time often is directly related to the price. And there go dreams. Those childhood memories repeat: How often do we watch the calves go down the road to market and mutter, “There is always next year”?

All right, I can feel the reality checkers. Buy low, sell high, but you missed and bought high, sold low. In more current times, after a public presentation is made, the fact checkers remind us quickly of our mistakes or what may be termed a “misguided” dream. And so, do we sell our dreams for fear that the reality checkers will arrive before our next night’s sleep?

The world of beef has so much room for more dreams.

Price seems to be a driving factor in selling or buying and we understand that. Opportunities in the beef business abound, and the development of future operations that are products of what we dream can help us reach our desire to do, to achieve.

Perhaps for some, the dream is to achieve the maximum dollar value to generate maximum return on the dollars invested. But what we dream should mean more than only dollars. Those shipped calves, once sold, are now someone else’s opportunity.

What about dreams that integrate beef production in a sensible and sustainable system while practicing good stewardship of all the resources? What about dreams of producing a solution that enables more people to consume beef?

What about the goals to improve soil health, the source of cattle production, to offer more living diversity per acre of land utilized by cattle, to generate more pounds of forage per acre that results in more pounds of beef per acre and to put more family spendable dollars into the operation and community?

Dreams are what will drive the beef industry, changing, molding and fitting it into the rest of the world in due time.

Dreams are what improve and sustain the very world in which we live. We need to stay on track and remain focused on our desired outcomes.

The other night, I enjoyed a good meal of grilled barbequed chicken. The uniqueness was the source of the CONTINUED ON PAGE B12

May calves put 1,610 pounds of beef on the market

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service pasture turn-in dates and pasture-removal What is the bottom line for an August 1 dates, plus slightly later weaning times. In bull turnout? fact, the center may settle on an early DeFor openers, the answer is a 1,610-pound steer at harvest 22 months later with a carcass cember weaning time. value on the rail of $2,224 and a return to the For the last few years, the center has been cattle producer of $896 after subtracting cow monitoring the calves. The center runs two costs. Wow! We’ve seen some good numbers cow herds: One is a larger-frame-based herd during the last three years of good markets. and the second is a smaller-framed set of Plus, the calving season is more relaxed cows. Although the smaller-framed cows with an August 1 bull turnout. In fact, one have done well, that set of calves will be could say excessive calving work went away. reserved for a later discussion.

Those long pre-calving prep sheets got a lot But let’s look at those calves that are more shorter. reflective of the typical calf in the upper Great Now that calving is over and the bulls are Plains region. Three years of data (2012 to turned out, cows need to be fertile and cy2014) collected by Songul Şenturklu and Doug Landblom, animal scientists at the cling while nursing the aggressive growth of center, show steer calves traditionally have this year’s calf crop. Bulls need to be ready, been weaned at 567 pounds in the fall and conditioned and willing to breed. overwintered with an average daily gain of Breeding cows is not easy; risks are fairly 1.3 pounds. high. Plans need to be ready to handle any To evaluate how the steer calves should issues regarding bull health, structure and be handled, half of the steers were turned out stamina. Already, two bulls have been pulled to grass in early May as yearlings weighing at the Dickinson Research Extension Center 780 pounds, and half were sent to the feedlot.

(DREC): One was due to injury or fatigue Let’s first look at the grass-fed cattle, and the other was due to questionable breedwhich came off summer grass in mid-August ing activity. at 1,047 pounds and subsequently grazed This the fifth August breeding season at a field of pea-barley intercrop followed by the center. No issues have surfaced regardunharvested corn. The steers weighed 1,230 ing late-summer breeding. All the too hot, pounds by late fall. At that time, they were too dry, too whatever reasons not to August sent to the feedlot for 82 days on feed and breed never have materialized. were harvested at 1,610 pounds.

So is this a good business proposition in The three-year average carcass value was the bigger picture of the cattle industry, or $2,224, returning $896 after subtracting cow what? Obviously, not all the work goes away costs. Those are some exceptional numbers because calves need to be processed at brandand are very reflective of the positive outing, and the usual pasture routines and cattle movement need to be implemented. comes many cow-calf producers were expeThe calves have done well throughout the riencing during that same time. year and, as noted many times, producers The steer calves sent to the feedlot in May need to be prepared to make up the difference spent an average of 218 days on feed. Those in less time in summer pastures for the Maysteers were harvested at 1,516 pounds, for an born calves. How does one do that? At the average carcass value of $2,073, returning center, May calves follow all the traditional $620 to the center after subtracting cow costs.

1991 Cat 950F A/C, heat, 3116 engine, 23.5x25 tires, SN6YG00585...........$28,500

In today’s environment, cattle producers would have difficulty complaining about either set of calves. But current price declines will lower the market value of the carcasses considerably. So if we were to redo this study this year, the dollar values would be considerably reduced.

While the center’s beef cattle operational plan is not for everyone, everyone could do the center’s beef operation if he or she set a goal down the road, and perhaps a rather long road, and do what the center does.

By switching the cow herd to an easier calving period (bull turnout August 1), opportunities are created to capture the value of later-born calves. This means implementation of a backgrounding phase within the beef operation. This phase, when appropriate, opens the door to maintaining the calves in a summer grass program, followed by extensive grazing of summer cereals, standing corn and assorted cover crops.

At that point, the center had 1,230-pound steers to sell.

Annual cow costs, plus the winter, summer and fall grazing of the calves, are budgeted at $1,000. The goal remains: Produce beef at a production cost that will provide a profit. Today’s calf market still should bring a positive return for these cattle.

The next goal is to continue to reduce the daily cost of the cattle production at the center. Managerial skills and production logic should get the job done. More later! I hope these numbers trigger some thoughts that move the beef business forward into a strong future.

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STRAW FOR SALE Large round bales Phone (406) 590-1444

BUZZ SAW FOR SALE Gas powered wood buzz saw...........................$2200 Call 406-738-4352

GPS’s FOR SALE

EZ GUIDE Trimble 250 whole unit................... $1000 EZ GUIDE Trimble 500 whole unit................... $1900 Call Derek Fraser, 406-262-4603, Chester, MT

FOR SALE: 1973 FRUEHAUF LOWBOY 18-ft. deck Phone (406) 799-6923

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1979 Ford dump truck with 2011 Cat 430E IT backhoe NTC-290 Cummins, 10 loader, extend-a-hoe, 4-in-1 speed transmission, 4 axle.... front bucket, 4x4, powershift, ....................................$9500 AC/heat, tilt steering wheel, 21L-24 back tires, 12.5/80-18 front tires, extra hoe bucket and forks, Pre-Adminished, low hours, SN MXB003......... .................................$85,000 2007 Chevrolet 3500 HD extended cab, 6.0 engine, A/C, power steering, flatbed with toolboxes, cloth seats, 231,046 miles..............$7500

1993 John Deere 444E 1.5 yard bucket...............$26,500

2005 Bobcat Mini Excavator 323 quick attach, 4 buckets, 2221 hours........ $12,000

2007 Freightliner Columbia 120 Eaton 10-speed transmission, Detroit Series 60 455 hp, 3:50 rear ends, AM/FM CD/ MP3 player, cruise control, engine brake, air ride suspension, air ride seats, driver’s seat is a Legacy HD, Parker PTO, two 150-gallon fuel tanks, 773856 miles.VIN# IFUJA6CK57LW29014..$25,500

Used Varco-Pruden steel building, 40-ft. x 140-ft., 20-ft. side walls. The building was removed from another location to be erected at a later date. Have heaters, garage doors, walk-in doors, insulation, outside tin, plan drawings...........................$32,500

Spencer Beddes

Shepherd, MT

(406) 855-0628

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Semi Trailers 2-2006 Wilson 8.5-ft. x 53-ft. drop deck trailers $21,000 20-ft. flatbed with 4-ft. beavertail and ramps, treadplate floor, triple axle, 7000 lb..................$5500 2000 Great Dane Model# GRFS248-80. 48-ft.x102” extends to 80-ft. 75,000 lb.

GVWR tandem axle, sliding axles, spring suspension, 11x24.5 tires, tool box and ratchets.....................$12,500 Highboy 48-ft. Utility flatbed trailer $11,900

2014 Jet 53-ft. drop deck with beavertail $28,900 2003 Ranco 40-ft. double gate, bottom dump trailer $17,500

2008 Circle D 25-ft. flatbed, gooseneck, with 3 piece beavertail.................................................$4500

1980 Sundance 24-ft. flatbed, gooseneck....$2800 1995 18-ft. gooseneck tilt trailer.....................$2500

2014 Kaufman tandem dual, 18-ft. with 5-ft. beavertail, electric brakes, 10,000 lb. axle........................$6500 8x8 snowmobile trailer.....................................$500 2015 Sundowner 3-horse slant with living quarters, never used. New: $28,995 Sell:............................................................ $23,995

20-ft. flatbed with removeable stock rack ................. .................................................................$4995

2008 Fastline 7-ft.x12-ft. ATV trailer with ramps, loads from either side, good condition.... $1300

Diamond D 6.8-ft. x 20-ft.............................. $2500

Ponderosa 6-ft.x16-ft. bumper pull .............. $2895

2008 Haulmark 8-ft.x24-ft. enclosed trailer, like new, 5200 lb. axles and cargo rear doors.......... .................................................................$7500

Fastline 5-ft.x12-ft........................................ $1200

Skidsteer pallet forks 42” ...................................................................$555 48” ...................................................................$750

2005 Newman 8-ft.x12-ft. snowmobile trailer..$800

Nissan forklift, 3000 lb., nice shape..............$6700

1994 Ford F250 supercab, 460 gas, 5-speed manual with Hydrabed........... $9500

1992 Chevy 1 ton, 6.5 diesel with Hydra-dec.............................................$10,500

1989 Ford F250 super cab, flatbed, with Western snowplow........................$6500

1993 Ford F250 regular cab, 70,000 miles, 460 engine, 5-speed, with snowplow.. ..................................................................................................................$9500

1986 Ford F250 regular cab, with snowplow...................................................$3500

1997 Ford F250 short box, 7.3 diesel, Powerstroke, 5-speed..................... $10,500

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NEW STOCK & HORSE TRAILERS

New Circle D 24-ft. gooseneck stock trailer with 2 sliding center gates, full bull package, 14-ply tires.......................................................................................................$10,995 New Circle D 20-ft. gooseneck stock trailers with sliding center gate. 14-ply tires. Bull Package..............................................................................................................$9995

New Hillsboro aluminum 7.5-ft. x 26-ft., 2 sliding center gates - front is adjustable large escape side door for 4-wheelers, 14 ply tires. .......................................$21,000 New Hillsboro aluminum 6.8-ft. x 20-ft., 1 sliding center gate............................$16,500

New Circle D pickup flatbeds

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

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

NEW HEAVY DUTY TILT TRAILERS

(2) Diamond C 25-ft. partial tilt, (2) 7,000 lb. axles, tool box................................. $7395 Diamond C 24-ft. full tilt deck-over power tilt, (2) 7,000 lb. axles, tool box............ $8995 Hillsboro 23.5-ft. partial tilt.................................................................................... $7595

NEW BUMPER PULL TILT TRAILERS

Diamond C 24-ft. full power tilt deck-over, (2) 7,000 lb. axles............................... $7995 Diamond C 22-ft. partial tilt.................................................................................... $5995 Hillsboro 21.5-ft. partial tilt.................................................................................... $6595

NEW HEAVY DUTY FLATBED TRAILERS

NEW DUMP TRAILERS

New Diamond C 14-ft. gooseneck.......................................................... $9495 New Diamond C 14-ft. bumper pull with tarp.......................................... $8495 New Diamond C 12-ft.x77” bumper pull with 5200 lb. axles................... $5995 New Travalong 16-ft. gooseneck, triple axle........................................ $13,000 New Travalong 14-ft. gooseneck......................................................... $10,895 New Travalong 14-ft. bumper pull........................................................... $9895

New LOOK Enclosed Trailers

Diamond C 32-ft. tandem dual, 2 piece with folding beavertail, dual jacks, tool box, bridged frame, torque tube............................................................................. $11,895 Circle D 31-ft. (3) 7,000 lb./6 torsion axle, 3 piece folding beavertail, chain basket, dual jacks................................................................................................................... $9695 Diamond C 30-ft. (3) 7,000 lb. spring axle, 2 piece beavertail, bridged frame, tool box, dual jacks........................................................................................................... $9895 Circle D 29-ft. tandem dual, 3 piece beavertail, dual jacks, chain basket............. $9995 Diamond C 28-ft. tandem dual, 2 piece beavertail, dual jacks, tool box, bridged frame. . ...................................................................................................................... $10,595 Circle D 27-ft. tandem dual, 3 piece beavertail, dual jacks, chain basket............. $9695 Circle D 25-ft. (2) 7,000 lb. torsion axles, dual jacks, chain basket, 3 piece beavertail... . ......................................................................................................................... $7595

G ll – steel flatbeds

Excellent Selection On Hand

NEW SKID STEER TRAILERS

LOTS OF NEW BUMBER PULL UTILITY TRAILERS

1-New Circle D 20-ft. gooseneck skid steer trailers, 80” wide, 7000# torsion axles, fold-over ramps, tread plate fenders, treated wood floor, radial tires....$5995 1-New Circle D 18-ft. bumper pull, with 16” tires, 7000# axles, ramps...........$4995

NEW UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS

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

$1200

5-ft. x 8-ft. to 83” x 14-ft.

Prices Range from $1425 - $2295

GOOD SELECTION OF UTILITY AND CAR HAULERS TRAILERS

NEW

3-point Bale Unroller

Includes cylinder and hoses.

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Chinook, MT

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

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Say you saw it in the Trader’s Dispatch

ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE 1st and 2nd cutting alfalfa hay Has been tested and tests are available In the Bynum, MT area, 406-590-5910

#### Montana holds the world record for the greatest temperature change in 24 hours.

On January 14-15, 1972, the temperature went from -54°F to 49°F a whopping 103 degrees in Loma!

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USED PROCESSORS

Bale King 5100 processor................................ $19,500 Brandt VSF round/square processors................. $8900 Highline 6600 processor..................................... $6900

Highline 6600 bale processor............................. $5900 Jiffy 900 processor.............................................. $6900

Dreams, opportunity make the future CONTINUED FROM PAGE B8

chicken: two distinct genetic types. One type represented the typical chicken available today to the average consumer.

The chicken was excellent, with a large proportion of white meat from a heavily breasted broiler.

This chicken represented the fine-tuned genetics produced within a modern poultry operation. The poultry used would have had the genes that resulted from extensive selection models based on rapid growth and specific production line objectives.

Production of the chicken could have been in someone’s backyard or a small, medium or large poultry facility because poultry production breeds have been selected for extensive hatchery production to assure availability and survivability in all management scenarios around the world. Those same birds are available at local grocery stores across the world, so regardless of management system, the opportunity for tasty, locally flavored barbequed chicken is readily available, with little difference in the poultry used.

I said we had two types of chicken that evening. The other chicken was a product of breed-specific production with no modern selection models applied. The chicken lacked the large proportion of white meat with thinner, longer muscles throughout the chicken’s frame. Some would say the second chicken was bony, when compared with the more commercially available chicken.

Both birds were served as grilled barbequed chicken. They differed in taste, texture and all other attributes of satisfying the human palate. Both were good but uniquely different.

As people, when we mention that something is different, we may be quick to be defensive, to put off or even make sure a negative note is added to the conversation.

The variation that exists in the beef industry, just like in the chicken industry, is an opportunity waiting to happen.

Do not sell a dream, but persevere to bring the dream to life.

Opportunity makes the future.

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. ##### In Fort Benton, Montana a cowboy once insisted on riding his horse to his room in the Grand Union Hotel. When the manager objected, they exchanged gunfire. The horseman was killed before reaching the top of the stairs; fourteen .44 slugs were later dug out of his body. ##### In Wilbur, WA it is against the law to ride an ugly horse.

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2007 Peterbilt 378 C15 Cat, 475 hp, 10 speed.............................................. $29,500

2015 Wilson 41-ft. hopper, air ride, ag hopper.. ....................................................... $31,000 2015 Maurer 40-ft. hopper, steel wheels, spring suspension, 11-24.5 tires............................ ........................ $25,500 (Available to rent) 1996 Fruehaul 28’x102” van, spring suspension, roll up door................................ $2950 2016 Maurer 53-ft.x102” drop deck with beavertail, steel wheels........................ $33,250

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1991 Fruehauf 48’x102” curtain van, air ride... .......................................................... $6250

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National Adoption Day When : Saturday before Thanksgiving This special day is promoted and sponsored by a variety of child care and adoption groups.

According to the websites of these sponsors, this day was created to finalize thousands of annual adoptions, and to celebrate and give recognition to families that adopt children. It is also intended to raise awareness of the tens of thousands of children awaiting adoption.

Does the idea of being adoptive parents interest you?

Thousands upon thousands of children are waiting impatiently for you to take the step, that will bring them the love and happiness of a permanent family surrounding.

We hope you use National Adoption Day to take the first step in the adoption process.

Origin of National Adoption Day: National Adoption Day is sponsored and promoted by a variety of child care and child adoption agencies and organizations. We have not yet uncovered the creator of this day, and when it was first celebrated.

This day is described as a “National” day. We found no congressional records or presidential proclamation creating this day as a national day.

It wasn’t until 2006 that this day was celebrated in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Based on what we have discovered so far, this special day has not been celebrated for long. But, we do feel it is one of the more important special days in the entire calendar. ##### Flavored coffee is such a treat, but most families can barely manage to keep enough of the regular stuff stockpiled. Luckily, it’s easy to add your own flavors with ingredients you have on hand. Orange peel, vanilla extract, cinnamon, allspice, or ground-up roasted nuts can all be added to coffee grinds before you brew. To make six cups of coffee, you just need 1/4 teaspoon of whatever flavor you choose. Experiment to get the proportions exactly right.

2016 GMC Terrain SLT heated leather seats, navigation, 21,000 miles........................................ ..............Just In, Call for Price

2012 Chevrolet Suburban LTZ navigation, heated leather seats, sun roof....................... $38,900

2015 Chevrolet Colorado 2.5L 4 cylinder, cloth/leather seats, 5,000 miles........................... $27,900

2007 Buick Lucerne leather, low miles - 74,000, like new tires.... ....................................... $9850

2014 GMC Sierra SLT heated leather seats, navigation, 5.3L 8 cylinder, 46,000 miles...... $34,900

2007 Dodge Ram 1500 cloth seats, crew cab, 4x4, 80,000 miles..... .................................... $15,900

2009 GMC Acadia SLE cloth seats, 3.6L engine, 72,000 miles........ .................................... $15,900

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2015 GMC Acadia SLT heated leather seats, navigation, 26,000 miles........................... $35,900

2013 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ heated leather seats, navigation, DVD, 53,000 miles............... $39,900

2010 Ford F250 supercab, cloth seats, 164,000 miles, 4x4........ .................................... $15,950

2003 Nissan Frontier leather, 4x4, crew cab, 98,000 miles............ .................................... $10,900

Chevrolet Buick • GMC 2016 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ heated leather seats, 13,000 miles...... .................................... $32,900

2005 GMC Yukon XL Denali 116,000 miles, leather............... $12,900

2015 Chevrolet Tahoe LT heated leather, 28,000 miles... $47,900

406-278-7575 – Toll Free 1-800-368-7575 502 N. MAIN CONRAD, MT

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EVENINGS CALL: Bill VandenBos (406) 576-1230 • Ryan VanDyke (406) 788-7546 • Darren Beadle (406) 949-2923 EMAIL: vanmotorsinc@yahoo.com

2014 Chevrolet Suburban LT heated leather seats, DVD, 36,000 miles........................... $37,900

2014 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD cloth seats, XM radio, 6.6L engine, flatbed, 96,000 miles....... .................................... $29,900

2011 Ford Escape XLT cloth seats, power windows with 1-touch driver down, power locks, remote keyless entry, SecuriCode keyless entry keypad, 84,000 miles............... $11,900

SALES • SERVICE • PARTS

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BIG SKY EQUIPMENT

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

Parts - After Hours Emergency 450-3227

YEAR-END BLOW-OUT PRICING! Our loss is your gain.

Low rate financing available!

Flexi-Coil 5500 fold back drill, 70-ft., 12” spacing, 4.5” steel press wheels, 4350 tow between tank. Very nice condition. Let’s Deal!............ .Was $129,000....HUGE SAVINGS! $109,900

Case IH Steiger 385, 55 gpm hydraulics, 4 MacDon D60 45-ft. draper header with pickup reel, remotes, powershift, 2200 hours. Excellent transport. Let’s Deal!............................................ ............................. Was $72,500.....NOW $67,900 condition. Let’s Deal!..................................... ....................Was $159,500.....Now $156,900 Steiger 9150 4WD, L10 Cummins 300 hp, 12 speed powershift, 4 remotes, 520/85R38 duals @ 85%, recent reman front & rear axles.

Includes EZ-Guide 250 with EZ-Steer. Good condition....................................Was $52,500 ...........Then $49,900.....NOW ONLY $42,900

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

TRACTORS

Farmall 656, 2WD, hydro transmission, 3-point hitch, 540 PTO, DuAl loader, bucket....$8995

USED AIR DRILLS

ISION PREC LL DRI

2012 MacDon M205 windrower, set-up with R85 disc header, draper header ready, Outback GPS 2015 Morris Contour II precision drill with 9450 tow between air cart, 60-ft. wide, 10” spacing, guidance, low hours. Let’s Deal!.......................... ......................... Was $112,500.....NOW $109,900 double shoot. Like new...............Just Traded

2009 McCormick XTX165 with loader, powershift transmission, forward/reverse shuttle..... ...................................................Was $82,500 .......................Then $79,900.....Just $69,900

USED COMBINES

Now scheduling for Winter Inspection Program: Combines, tractors and hay equipment.

For additional info or to schedule, call Corey at 406-278-3277

2016 SuperBoom Skidsteers 2014 New Holland CR8090, rock trap, chopper, IntelliView IV monitor with auto steer, low hours........................................................ Call 2014 New Holland CR8090, rock trap, 22 inch rotors, lateral tilt, auto guidance.............. Call New Holland TR75, Ford engine, hydro drive, good rubber, 960 22-ft. header with batt reel.

Good machine for only......................$16,995 Case IH 1480 combine with 810 24-ft. header... ...........................................................$12,500

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

Several models and options available. Attachments include: trencher, post pounder, chisel, various post auger sizes, forks, blades, buckets, etc. Call for any skidsteer needs!

Huge inventory of pallet fork and bale spears in stock.

Call now for SPECIAL LIQUIDATION pricing.

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

SPRAYERS

Parts - After Hours Emergency 450-3227

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

APACHE SPRAYERS

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

2013 Apache AS1220 self-propelled, 1200 gallon tank, 100-ft. booms, 5 ball valves, Raven Viper Pro monitor with SmarTrax, auto-boom and accu-boom.........................Just Traded 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!.................................Just Traded

2012 Apache AS1020 self-propelled, Top-Con X20 with RTK, Auto-Steer, Auto-Boom, 100ft. booms, 5 section control........... $159,900 2011 Apache AS1020 self-propelled, 42 inch crop clearance, 100-ft. boom with 5 ball valves, Raven Envizio monitor with Autosteer, Auto Boom and AccuBoom, inductor.... ...................................................... $156,500

Rates as low as 3.85% for 5 years o.a.c.

USED HAYING EQUIPMENT

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 Case IH SRX160 suspended, 1600 gallon tank, 132-ft. booms, lug tire, inductor, Raven Auto Rate........................ Save Big! Only $19,900

NEW & USED HEADERS

Call today for all your combine and windrower header repair

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

Swather transport trailer, sideways pull style.. $5250 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. 2007 Case IH SCX100 mower conditioner, 14-ft. sickle header. Like new...................................... $17,900 .................................................................... $9900 2001 New Holland 1475 sickle mower conditioner, 2009 H&S BF14HC high-capacity wheel V-rake. Good 16-ft. wide. Good condition......................... $9900 condition............................................ Just Traded 2002 John Deere 1600A mower conditioner, 16-ft. sickle header. Good condition..................... $9750

TRAILER

Compare to new at close to $100,000

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 New Holland 2326 hay header with 2330BF adapter, 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 attach- 2005 Trail-Eze 80HT drop deck equipment trailer with 2-stage hydraulic tail, 80,000 lb GVW, triple axle, ment............................................................ $6500 hydraulic winch, slide outs widen to 13-ft., good Case IH 1015-12 pickup header..................... $4900 rubber.................... Was $52,500.....Now $49,900 International 810 13-ft. pickup header, Rake-up raking pickup. Very little use........................ $8995 New Holland 960 13-ft. pickup header with Sund attachment.................................................. $2995 New Holland 960 13-ft. pickup header less attachment............................................................ $1495 Massey 1859 13-ft. pickup head less attachment..... ...................................................................... $995

BALE PROCESSORS

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Bale King 880 bale processor.................$9500 Vermeer BPX7000 bale processor..........$8995

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PUP TRAILER FOR SALE

1976 Alloy 27-ft. pup trailer........................$6000 Call (406) 491-5616 cell or 494-5616 home

BRIDGES & BOXES Overseas Flat Racks and Shipping Containers

Phone (406) 899-4104

M & R CUSTOM SEED CLEANING

Get an early start on your seed cleaning.

We come directly to the farm.

We clean out after every job.

We also size barley.

Call now for an appointment 1-800-626-7932

William D. Wipf (406) 781-0772 Ray Morken Jr. (701) 444-2201 or (701) 770-2201

Fort Benton Realty, LLP

1426 Front Street

Fort Benton, Montana 59442

HILL COUNTY FARM: 7,500 Acres For Sale located in northcentral MT, SW of Havre and just 10-15 miles south of US Highway 2.

Sale includes two homes & two complete sets of farm buildings. Local cropping practices include Winter & Spring Wheat, Barley and Pulse Crops such as Lentils, Peas & Beans. The farm consists of approximately 7365 acres of cropland and has 3 reservoirs that could be used for horses and livestock. Seller’s farm equipment could also be available for purchase. For Investors, this farm could be leased to local farming producers that would result in a modest return on investment for the new owner. This farm offers a great lifestyle for the rural minded, work-ethic individual who also appreciates great recreational opportunities. There’s Deer & Antelope & Bird Hunting, Quad & horseback riding, and fishing in nearby Tiber reservoir or in the Bears Paw Mountains.

Make that dream of owning a large MT farm and of enjoying the MT lifestyle dream a reality! Lots of depreciation possible. Farm is priced at $1,600 per acre. Investment firms and groups are welcome!

For details, call Fort Benton Realty LLP /Mark Pyrak, Broker 406-788-9280 or email fbrealty1@gmail.com

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Family, consumer programs targeted at prevention

By NDSU Extension Service Health and wellness are among the biggest challenges facing North Dakota, as well as the rest of the nation.

The U.S. conducts cutting-edge biomedical research and has a sophisticated clinic system, yet Americans’ life expectancy is 42nd in the world, and U.S. infant mortality rates are the worst among the 27 wealthiest countries.

North Dakotans’ obesity rates doubled from 12 percent in 1990 to 25 percent in 2005 and rose to more than 27 percent in 2012 (the latest statistics available). More than one-third of North Dakotans have high cholesterol and 29 percent have high blood pressure.

Also, more than 72 percent of North Dakotans do not eat fruits and vegetables at the levels health experts recommend, and nearly half don’t get enough physical “No matter how much a person has activity. learned, you always can learn something The North Dakota State University new,” she says.

(NDSU) Extension Service is working to One way she is putting what she learned reverse those trends with its family and coninto practice is to include vegetables in the sumer science (FCS) programs. Extension lunches she packs for her husband and his provides educational FCS programming in brother, who are farmers. three areas - family economics, human deOther Extension programs that are helping velopment and family science, and nutrition, North Dakotans improve their life include food safety and health - through Extension Design Your Succession Plan, which assists FCS agents in 32 counties across the state. farm and ranch families in getting started on Statistics show Extension’s educational their succession planning and determining efforts such as the Family Nutrition Program their vision for the farm or ranch, and Step(FNP) and Expanded Food and Nutrition ping On, a program that teachers seniors Education Program (EFNEP) are making how to reduce the risk of falling. Stepping a difference. These programs help lowOn is aimed at increasing the likelihood of resource families and youth make healthful seniors being able to stay in their homes and food choices, increase their physical activity, aging in place. get the most nutritious food for the money Donnybrook-area producer David Miller, they spend on groceries and become savvier who is hoping to retire this year, found Deabout food safety. sign Your Succession Plan was so helpful Programs for youth, including Banking that he attended the program twice. on Strong Bones, which increases dairy “It gave me a road map to do what I want consumption, and On the Move to Better to do,” he says. “It gets you to sit down and Health, and health and nutrition programs list your assets and go through your situafor older adults, such as Nourishing Boomtion.” ers and Beyond, are having an impact as Three months after completing the Stepwell. For example: ping On program, 79 percent of the partici• After participating in FNP, 63 percent pants reported they found ways to reduce of adults adapted at least one habit to spend hazards that could cause them to fall at their food dollars more wisely, and among home, and 96 percent had practiced techyouth, 86 percent are eating more fruit and niques for standing, walking, and climbing 56 percent are eating more vegetables. curbs and stairs safely.

• 83 percent of EFNEP participants imResearch shows FCS programs also have proved at least one nutrition practice and 47 significant economic benefits. For instance, percent improved at least one food safety more healthful diets and a reduced risk of practice. chronic diseases result in long-term health• Following the Banking on Strong Bones care cost savings of $3.62 to $12.50 for program, the number of youth who would every $1 spent on the EFNEP program. choose soda pop instead of milk dropped That is an estimated savings of $86 million from 36 to 25 percent. to $185 million in the north-central region • 62 percent of the On the Move to Better of the U.S. Health participants reported increasing their Although the Extension Service is one of daily physical activity, 58 percent are choosa number of agencies and organizations that ing more healthful snacks and 54 percent are work to address and prevent health-related, eating more fruit and vegetables. financial or environmental problems, Exten“Establishing healthy eating habits at a sion is not duplicating the others’ services, young age is critical because changing poor according to Deb Gebeke, NDSU’s assistant eating habits in adulthood is difficult,” says Extension director for family and consumer Macine Lukach, NDSU Extension’s family sciences. and consumer science agent in Cavalier “The NDSU Extension Service targets County. primary prevention education work,” she Like many North Dakotan adults, Leslie says. “Social services and health organizaCarlson of Rolette County is concerned tions target intervention work.” about staying healthy, so she signed up for Extension and the other agencies and the Nourishing Boomers and Beyond proorganizations often collaborate on efforts, gram. It’s designed to help people 50 and and Extension’s programming complements older develop strategies to reduce their risk the others’ work. of developing chronic diseases, but any adult “No one entity can resolve complex issues can benefit from the information. alone,” Gebeke says.

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Farm Boy Unloader

To auger grain is a simple and familiar task! To auger grain out of a bag with maximum efficiency is a uniquely different task. The RENN Farm Boy unloader with its volumetrically balanced grain transfer box easily movesgrain into the 14” boost auger.

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grain bag unloader

With the capacity to load a 1000-bushel trailer in about 7 minutes, the Loftness GL-10 Grain Bag Unloader out-performs the competition not only in speed but in ruggedness and consistency. Stable site-to-site transportation, fast set-up, easy operation and straight forward maintenance make the GL:10 GBU an indispensable part of your grain bag storage strategy.

Retail $135,000 Was: $109,995

GREAT YEAR END CLEARANCE PRICES!

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Over 150 Bu. Per Minute Capacity

Model 1547LP Several In Stock!

Whether you want to move grain from a truck to an air cart or from a storage system to a transport truck, a Field GrainBelt can move large quantities with the powerful combination of speed, gentleness and versatility.

Put Your Auger in Beast Mode!

• adjustable detachable auger hopper • fits under hopper bins & grain trucks • available in 8”, 10”, 12” & 13” • adjusts easily from 14” up to 31” • empties almost completely • allows you to auger faster

Slim Fits Enables a 10” auger to fit where an 8” would Enables a 8” auger to fit where an 7” would

Bin Ladders, Bin Lids, Auger Ports

SALE ITEMS - $AVE

If you are thinking about a new auger now is the time to buy!

MERIDIAN 7”x 39’ auger, 23.5 hp EFI Kohler, cold weather muffler, Meridian Mover, electric clutch, plumbed for bin sweep & more................................ Retail $17,285 Sale $14,850 MERIDIAN 7”x 33’ auger with 23.5 hp EFI Kohler engine, cold weather muffler, Meridian Mover, electric clutch.......................................................... Retail $16,360 Sale $13,500 MERIDIAN 8”x 33’ auger, 26.5 hp EFI Kohler, cold weather muffler, Meridian mover, electric clutch, reversing gear box, light pkg, shovel kit and more... Retail $17,314 Sale $14,500 MERIDIAN 8”x 39’ auger with 26.5 hp EFI Kohler engine, cold weather muffler, Meridian mover, electric clutch, reversing gear box, light package, shovel kit and more................. ............................................................................................ Retail $17,809 Sale $15,000 MERIDIAN 8”x 39’ auger with 26.5 hp EFI Kohler engine, cold weather muffler, Meridian mover, elec. clutch, reversing gear box, plumbed for bin sweep,light package, shovel kit and more...........................................................................Retail $18,563 SALE $15,500 MERIDIAN 8”x 39’ auger with 26.5 hp EFI Kohler engine, cold weather muffler, electric clutch, E-Kay mover with power steering, E-Kay slim fit, Fabtec spout with electric actuators, spring loaded belt tensioner................................... Retail $19,822 Sale $17,000 2-MERIDIAN 8”x 46’ auger with 26.5 hp EFI Kohler engine, cold weather muffler, Meridian mover, electric clutch, reversing gear box, light package, shovel kit and more................. ............................................................................................ Retail $18,175 Sale $15,695 MERIDIAN 10”x 46’ auger with 35 hp Kohler, Meridian mover, spring belt tensioner, electric clutch, reversible gear box, plumbed for bin sweep............ Retail $20,200 Sale $17,200 MERIDIAN 10”x 39’ auger with 35 hp Kohler, Meridian mover, spring belt tensioner, electric clutch, reversible gear box, plumbed for bin sweep............ Retail $19,900 Sale $16,900 SAKUNDIAK 10”x 39’ auger mover, 40 hp, Kohler electric clutch, plumbed for bin sweep, EKay slim fit, Fabtech 360º spout.............................................................................. Call All WATER TANKS (including Generation II Tanks).........................................in stock 10%off All ATV SPRAYERS.......................................................................................in stock 10% off All 3 PT. MOWERS........................................................................................in stock 10% off 3-2016 BRANDT 15” x 47’ LP grain belts, EFI, 26.5 hp Kohler, easy move, electric clutch, hydraulic winch, bucket spout, batteries and cables......................................................... ..................................................... Retail $29,501 SALE $25,000, including all rebates

Available in 13” models

The GRAIN BOSS ™ grain bag unloader will handle all of your grain bagging extracting requirements with the following features: ALIGNMENT • Steerable wheels keep the GRAIN BOSS™grain bag extractor aligned with the grain bag at all times CAPACITY • Patented high output auger • 13” auger moves 200 bushels per minute MANEUVERABILITY • The combination of the narrow roller and pull thru roller design, along with the direct drive wheels allows for easy maneuverability through bags that have tears, holes, and bends. The Grain Boss grain bag unloaders can do all this even in snow and mud without having to unhook and hookup to the bag again.

• Hydraulic height adjustment on the go deals with uneven ground • 360 pivot auger allows for unloading on either side of bag • No moving of truck or trailer to even out load VERSATILITY • The GRAIN BOSS™ grain bag unloader will work in 9’ – 12’ diameter bags.

• Tridekon extractors are unique in their capablity of unloading a pile of grain in a field or shed.

DOWNTIME • The pull through roller design allows for continuous operation eliminating down time to deal with the empty bag • Because of the Grain Boss’s efficiency and its capacity you will not want to be slowed down or have trucks waiting while you deal with the empty bag.

• This design also pulls bags away from snow banks saving time by not having to clear snow away from the sides of the bags.

SET UP AND CLEAN UP • Quick and easy to hook up bag • Deal with the empty bag only ONCE after the work is done.

• Quick and easy to fold into transport (under 1 minute) OTHER FEATURES • 540 PTO with shear pin protection • Domestic parts • UltraFlyte™ auger flighting

CALL TODAY FOR SPECS AND PRICING!

MERIDIAN FUEL TRAILERS 2 Models In Stock Now!

990 gallon tank • 50-ft. hose • 40 gpm pump • aluminum wheels Ultra Max 110 gallon DEF System (with above features)

Retail $19,500.....Sale $16,995

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Retail $38,085.....Sale $32,295

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BRANDT 10”x 80’ XL swing away auger with 72” low profile hopper....................................... ..................................................... Retail $17,886 SALE $14,700 - PLUS $1,000 rebate BRANDT 20-110 conveyor with drive-over pit................................................................ CALL DANUSER Hydraulic post hole auger with 12” bit, bucket mount.........................WAS $2,500 . .................................................................................................................... SALE $2,195 FARM KING trailer-type post drivers, 9 h.p. Kohler gas engine, post rack, post guide, hydraulic extendable hitch............................................................... Retail $12,025 Sale $8,000 2-WHEATHEART heavy hitter post pounder....................Retail $15,250 SALE $13,500 72” SKID STEER snowblower 721M, 17-20 GPM................ Retail $7,400 Closeout $4800 84” SKID STEER snowblower 841D2EM, 30-32 gpm........... Retail $8,400 Closeout $6000 FARM KING 108” snowblower, Allied 3-pt, YC1080C, 1000 PTO drive.................................... ......................................................................................... Retail $9,450 Closeout $7500 Limited to stock on hand TOW ROPE CLEARANCE.......................................................................................

40% OFF • 1-3/16”x 30’ - $105; 1-5/8”x 30’ - $185 • 2” x50’ - $365 2-3/8”x30’ - $365 • 2-3/4x30’ - $485

~ USED EQUIPMENT ~ 2012 BRANDT 13” x 90’XL, hydraulic winch & electric hopper...........................$18,000 2012 BRANDT 13”x70’XL hydraulic winch and mover............................. Retail $11,000 . .............................................................................................................SALE $9350 DEGELMAN 51’ roller......................................................Retail $49,000 SALE $37,000 DEGELMAN 64’ roller. Retail $80,925.................................................................$60,000 GATCO Auger Hog grain hopper..............................................................................$900 HOMEMADE 16-ft. truck flatbed with headache rack and gooseneck ball.............$1500 1962 JOHN DEERE 2010 gas tractor, 3-pt. hitch, PTO with loader.......................$6000 SAKUNDIAK 8x39 with Wheatheart mover, plumbed for hydraulic bin sweep, 27 hp Kohler with anti-ice muffler......................................... WAS $11,100 SALE $10,000 SAKUNDIAK 8x53 with new 27 HP Kohler Wheatheart auger mover and new poly flighting.........................................................................................................$10,000 SAKUNDIAK 8x46 with 25 HP Kohler....................................................................$5995 TEBBEN 72” 3 pt. rotary mower.............................................................................$1000 WASTE OIL HEATER 350,000 BTU..............................................................$2000 obo

Land Rollers IN STOCK

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COMBINE FOR SALE

Case IH 1680, very experienced. Good tires and engine, lots of new parts........................... $12,500 or best offer

Huntington’s disease mice respond differently to common infection

By University of Wyoming Extension Gigley is an expert in T. gondii, a parasite Casual conversation three years ago found worldwide in more than 30 to 50 perbetween University of Wyoming (UW) cent of humans (and more than 60 million in veterinary sciences and molecular biology the United States, according to the Centers researchers resulted in findings that show for Disease Control and Prevention). for the first time mice engineered to have HAY FOR SALE Research shows the parasite alters behavthe human genetic disorder Huntington’s Grass Alfalfa Mix - 3x3 square bales.............$50/bale ior of those infected in such a way to help disease have an altered immune response Grass Alfalfa Mix - round bales.....................$65/bale guarantee its survival – the parasite causes to a common infection.

Call 406-899-5534, Highwood, MT mice to lose their innate fear of cats. It can They are now seeking funds to pursue only reproduce in the cat gut and enters the additional studies to understand how inenvironment through feces. fectious processes may interact with HunHumans can contract toxoplasmosis by tington’s, which is caused by a single gene consuming undercooked meat or coming mutation. into contact with feces or not washing vegJonathan Fox in veterinary sciences and etables or fruit, or even digging in a garden Jason Gigley in molecular biology exposed without gloves, then touching their mouth. mice with Huntington’s disease (HD) to The parasite is forever; once infected, toxoplasmosis, a common and widespread A 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchange is not just there is no cure. Fox said T. gondii is the infection. Their research found such mice for land. If you’re thinking of selling your ranch equipment or livestock, an exchange third leading cause of foodborne illness die sooner and have an altered immune might be for you! in the U.S. that results in hospitalization; response, and that could reveal facts about WE’RE A MONTANA OWNED AND OPPERATED BUSINESS SINCE 1996 A tax-deferred exchange allows an owner to exchange however, once people feel better, most show not only Huntington’s but also the interacone asset for another without having to pay any capital TOLL FREE 1-888-244-1031 no symptoms. tion between infectious diseases and related gains tax upon the transaction.

OR 406-862-6995 200 Parkhill Drive In their cross-hallway chat (Fox had neurodegenerative disorders, such as AlCall Catherine today at Exchange Services, Inc. Whitefish, MT 59937 to learn how a 1031 tax-deferred exchange can moved his lab to the same floor as Gigley zheimer’s, Parkinson’s and prion diseases, www.exchangeservicesinc.com benefit you. esi1031@gmail.com in the College of Agriculture and Natural in humans, they said.

Resources), the two found HD and T. gondii Fox and Gigley refuse to speculate if the infection shared a common biological pathresponse they observed may be the same in way. T. gondii infections activate a pathway humans with HD – Fox’s research focus – in the cell that deprives the parasite of food. but do say they believe they’ve found one A biological pathway is a series of actions factor that could contribute to the variability that leads to a change in a cell. of when symptoms appear in humans.

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“Our thinking was this infection, based That varies greatly from childhood to on literature, should activate this pathway old age, but for most people it’s in early that is known to make Huntington’s worse; adult life. that’s why we came up with the idea of “We know environmental factors contribinfecting mice with the parasite,” said ute to the large variability in age of disease Fox. “Mice are naturally infected with the onset, but next to nothing is known about parasite, so we are not studying an artificial which environmental factors are involved,” E V infection.” said Fox. A S 00’s 0 Much HD research is done using mice Toxoplasmosis, caused by Toxoplasma 1 $ LOCK IN SALE PRICE, TAKE DELIVERY LATER! free of infections, they said. Scientists go gondii, appears to make mouse HD worse.

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This study is the first that demonstrates any type of definable impact of a live infectious agent on a HD animal model.

Their research, “Interaction of Toxoplasma gondii and Huntington’s disease in mice,” was published last week in PLOS ONE, and culminates three years of work fueled by pilot project funds from a National Institutes of Health Neuroscience Center grant.

The grant also helped pay for a graduate student to participate. David Donley, a Ph.D. candidate in the neuroscience program in veterinary sciences, worked on the research. Andrew Olson, a psychology undergraduate student who has now graduated, also assisted.

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about cutting-edge research,” said Gigley.

“We enjoy having undergraduate students obtain research experience in our laboratories

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By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service Forward thinking is important in beef production.

The focus in beef production is how to raise the best, most marketable, most tender, best-tasting beef and, in some cases, simply another beef cow or bull. At the end of the day, the word “production” needs to be replaced with the word “business.”

Good business concepts help with the dollars, but production methods still seem to take up a lot of the discussion.

Among producers, beeves are being discussed and the outcome will be the best final product.

That is, until producers step from their pastures into the bigger picture. For some, beef production is fine in its present form with no need for alternative production models.

Yet many producers are seeking production models that will stand the test of time.

Sustainability, to support, to withstand or to bear the forces applied, is critical within the developing models of beef production. Defining sustainability, however, seems to cycle in a pattern similar to the beef cattle cycle. Producers have work to be done, data to be collected and knowledge to grow when the beef industry speaks of sustainability.

Where is beef going to go? Perhaps a look at agriculture in general would be good.

Ideally, production agriculture will continue in its present role, but too often the words “sustainable” and “appeasement” are used side by side. The status quo is sufficient.

However, given current data and trends, the sustainability of current systems is a subject of spirited discussion, particularly if community and population trends are added to the equation.

Expandable and, we hope, more sustainable systems need to be evaluated to assess current trends. In a word, that’s diversification. For the future, all avenues for additional revenue streams need to be explored to enhance the economic viability for beef producers and the rural areas associated with beef production.

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This compensation may come from not only beef but also synergistic crop production. For example, small-grain production systems can integrate rotational cropping practices, high-residue management and annual forages (with attention to wildlife habitat enhancement) to diversify income while opening the door to other value-added opportunities for beef production in concert with crop production. Agriculture is no longer simply production agriculture; it involves increased urban and recreational components as well.

This multiple approach to a dynamic agriculture also provides opportunity for enhanced economic sustainability for rural producers. The Dickinson Research Extension Center, as part of North Dakota State University, takes seriously the need for sustainable beef systems in the world of agriculture.

The center is striving to develop sustainable and integrated production strategies that match conditions of western North Dakota and surrounding regions.

The inclusion of forages into traditional cropping systems can provide the resources necessary for the development of integrated production strategies that increase sustainability and profitability. Forage-based cropping systems come closer to the native plant community present when homesteaders first arrived in this region.

A need exists to develop agro-ecosystems that optimize the balance between forage-based and grain-based crop/livestock systems reflective of the many individual ecosystems.

These integrated systems must be synergistic to, or enhance, the native and agronomic plant communities, thus providing the base for future beef production.

In addition, marketing and obtaining a fair value for commodities produced from forage-based systems is key.

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Antibiotic resistance occurs naturally in soil bacteria

By Sandra Avant, Agricultural Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have found antibiotic-resistant bacteria in prairie soils that had little or no exposure to human or animal activity.

Antibiotics have effectively treated bacterial diseases for years, but some bacteria have developed resistance to the antibiotics that once killed them.

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) researchers are investigating agriculture-related antibiotic resistance and developing solutions to address food safety, animal production and protection, and the environment. Part of their efforts involves looking at antibiotic resistance in soils.

Microbiologist Lisa Durso and her colleagues at the ARS Agroecosystem Management Research Unit in Lincoln, Nebraska, recently demonstrated that ungrazed prairie soils have measurable amounts of bacteria with antibiotic resistance.

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria and antibiotic-resistant genes found in soils where manure was deposited by animals can provide valuable information about what is currently present in a sample site, such as a feedlot. However, the concern is that even if bacteria in manure are dead, their genes can persist in soils.

A tool for measuring resistance is needed to identify the source of antibiotic resistance on farms and in the environment, according to Durso. Establishing baseline levels of antibiotic resistance will allow scientists to differentiate resistance caused by human antibiotic use from resistance that occurs naturally.

Durso and her team examined native prairie soils that had little human impact and no animal grazing during the past 20 years. They collected soil samples from the sites and screened them for antibiotic-resistant bacteria. They found that all prairies contained bacteria that were resistant to tetracycline and cefotaxime – two commonly prescribed antibiotics that treat a wide variety of infections – and nearly half of the samples contained bacteria resistant to two or more antibiotics.

According to Durso, data from the study can provide a baseline for what occurs naturally in soil – giving scientists a starting point for figuring out how best to manage antibiotic resistance in agricultural productions.

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unique opportunity that a forage-based system integrated with crop production can respond to in addition to current cropland use.

These thoughts are changing how the Dickinson Research Extension Center addresses the future. Previous work certainly has set baseline production for high-residue cropping systems, grassland systems and livestock systems. However, further definition, integration and refinement of these system efforts is critical. Beef production needs to think outside the box and the center also needs to do the same.

Challenging the limits of conventional thinking by linking the components of agricultural management systems with value-added opportunities ensuring long-term sustainability of beef and cropping systems within the environment is critical. In response, a new approach - a concept of integrated agricultural systems that truly entwine crop, beef and forage production as a working unit for the betterment of all - needs to be embraced. That betterment rests with the soil all systems are based on: sustainable soil.

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What makes a good cow?

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service Cows are as different - or similar - as the producers who care for them.

So, the definition of a good cow depends on a producer’s appreciation of just what cow he or she wants to work with and tolerance for bad cows with which he or she is willing to work.

But all cows must pay the bills, despite a general lack of responsibility and a preference for lowing in the meadows.

Producers determine the success of the beef operation; that’s not an easy task.

The other day, I visited with American Salers Association producers about maternal genetics prior to their national summer tour in North Dakota. As I pondered, “What makes a good cow,” I slowly concluded that this issue has no simple answer.

A panel of producers described their operations. The producers had incorporated Salers cattle into their operations very well. The cattle had become a stable part of their beef operations and were meeting their production goals.

Producer stories, regardless of breed, tell of the ability to adapt a breed to an individual producer’s operation, an exercise that takes years. And producers have no option to buy success.

Producer willingness to incorporate the unique traits of a particular breed into the management and physical attributes of the production system is key to embracing any particular type of cattle. Interestingly, each producer had gotten past the early introduction issues of a newer breed of cattle and finally moved his or her herd to a predominately Salers base.

Patience with an eye on a focused goal was critical.

The big challenge in the cattle industry is finding female cattle that will satisfy the producer and raise offspring that fulfill the needs of the beef chain. Common thoughts from the Salers producers are the same or similar to those expressed in many meetings as producers try to adapt to a lower-cost, lower-labor business.

From an academic point, cow fertility is always the easiest descriptor of a good cow. She must breed early, rebreed quickly and produce copious calves that are a mainstay year after year.

Other traits evaluated will impact cow fertility, such as milk and growth. Too much milk is usually the first trait mentioned when fertility is lower than desired. However, excess growth also is mentioned because cow size certainly impacts nutritional requirements.

These traits that impact fertility are producer-dependent because feed availability and feed quality directly impact a cow’s ability to rebreed, grow and milk. And producers are responsible for providing the proper nutrition to the cows.

Usually, fertility depends on an operation’s geographic ability to match feed resources with a cow’s demand to breed, milk and grow. Perhaps that is a good point of discussion for producers as they ponder cow needs.

The historic tendency has been to increase supplemental feed in an effort to maximize cow fertility. Would that be wrong? I did not say it was wrong, but if a cattle producer wants to decrease costs, those inputs that are not grown on CONTINUED ON PAGE C11

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the cattle operation need to be purchased. Maybe that is good, and maybe not.

Always note: When purchasing the basic needs of the cow operation, those purchase prices are paying someone else’s salary. And just how many salaries is the cow expected to pay for? When is a supplement truly a supplement to increase the efficient use of forage grown on the cattle operation versus becoming a staple to sustain the fertility of cows that have outgrown the cattle operation’s ability to sustain them with home-grown inputs?

The size and nutritional requirements of differing sizes of cows impact the decision as to what type of cow is needed.

The ability of a producer to select the right cows is directly related to how those cows will fit the environment. But the ability of a producer to set calving time to make sure the cow is given the best chance to be fertile and survive is also the responsibility of the producer. Forcing good cows into the wrong environment is a lose/lose situation.

This means matching bull turnout and subsequent calving to low-cost, low-labor opportunities within the cattle operation. So maybe the question is wrong. What makes a good cow really depends on how well the producer can match the cow to the place. Good cows breed early, rebreed quickly and produce copious calves while living on a low-cost budget and requiring little labor.

The Salers cattle were meeting the production needs of those attending the gathering. Knowing producers are taking active steps to lower costs and labor through the implementation of production practices that align cattle to the desired environment was nice to hear.

Bringing the environment to the cattle through additional costs and labor is a nonforgiving effort. Rather, producers should consider having the cattle gestate and milk when pastures can meet the needs of the expectant cow and transition through birth to the grazing cow-calf pair.

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.

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Scientists named to ARS Science Hall of Fame

By Rosalie Marion Bliss, Agricultural Research Service Four new plaques will soon hang on the walls at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Science Hall of Fame. Those plaques will represent careers of accomplishment and discovery that have enhanced our understanding of soil-moisture sensing, the microbes used to produce fuel, and the biological control agents used to combat plant disease.

ARS honored the careers of Thomas J. Jackson, Cletus P. Kurtzman, Joyce E. Loper and M. Susan Moran during a ceremony at the ARS National Agricultural Library in Beltsville, Maryland. Established in 1986, the ARS program honors senior agency researchers for outstanding, lifelong achievements in agricultural science and technology and for mentoring other scientists.

“This year’s inductees have made lasting, impactful contributions to agricultural science,” said ARS Administrator Chavonda Jacobs-Young. “Their innovative approaches to problem-solving exemplify the values that make ARS the world’s premier agricultural research organization.”

Jackson, a research hydrologist at the ARS Hydrology and Remote Sensing Laboratory in Beltsville, Maryland, helped pioneer the use of satellites to track global soil moisture. He was the first scientist to successfully overcome the effects of the vegetation layer from remote-sensing measurements – a milestone for soil-water mapping. His efforts have improved famine early warning systems, crop yield forecasting, and the identification of disease outbreaks driven by variable soil moisture.

Kurtzman, a research microbiologist at the ARS Mycotoxin Prevention and Applied Microbiology Research Unit in Peoria, Illinois, helped pioneer molecular techniques to identify yeast microorganisms. These discoveries enable scientists to accurately predict the biological properties of yeasts. This knowledge led to innovations in converting crop biomass into fuel, in producing biodegradable ingredients for detergents, and in food safety, crop production, and human and animal health advancements.

Loper, a recently retired research plant pathologist at the ARS Horticultural Crops Research Unit in Corvallis, Oregon, is a world leader in the use of biological control agents to combat plant diseases. Loper’s career centered on pioneering research in root-soil ecology, in bacterial plant diseases, and in bacterial genetics and genomics. Loper contributed key knowledge about the variability in soil microorganism populations that feed on root secretions. This knowledge has revealed important implications about the effectiveness of biocontrol agents used to mitigate plant diseases.

Moran, a recently retired research hydrologist at the ARS Southwest Watershed Research Center in Tucson, Arizona, is a pioneer in remote sensing of soil and vegetation in cropland and rangeland. That body of work provides a guide for regional water management and is used for irrigation scheduling in Spain, forest fire risk assessment in France, drought monitoring in Africa, and estimating grassland degradation in China. Her leadership in interagency collaborations ranges from work on mission science teams with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to a report on impacts of extreme weather patterns on grasslands and forests with the U.S. Forest Service.

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Thanksgiving History: The first Thanksgiving was celebrated between the Pilgrims and the Indians in 1621.That first feast was a three day affair. Life for the early settlers was difficult. The fall harvest was time for celebration. It was also a time of prayer, thanking God for a good crop. The Pilgrims and the Indians created a huge feast including a wide variety of animals and fowl, as well as fruits and vegetables from the fall harvest. This early celebration was the start of today’s holiday celebration.

Like then, we celebrate with a huge feast.

Today, most of us enjoy Turkey with “all the trimming”.

The “trimming” include a wide variety of foods that are a tradition for your family. Those traditional foods often replicate the foods at the first Thanksgiving feast. While others, are traditional ethnic or religious groups recipe, or a special food item that your family always serves at Thanksgiving dinner. Then, to top it off, pumpkin pies, apple pies, an even mince meat pies are bountiful around the table.

American Thanksgiving traditions revolve around a huge and lavish meal, usually with Turkey as the centerpiece. For those who do not like Turkey, a Roast or Prime Rib is common. As tradition has it in most families, a special prayer of thanks precedes the meal. In many homes, family members will each mention something they are very thankful for.

Did you know? Potatoes were not part of the first Thanksgiving. Irish immigrants had not yet brought them to North America.

After the first Thanksgiving, the observance was sporadic and almost forgotten until the early 1800’s. It was usually celebrated in late September or October. In 1941, Congress made it a national holiday and set the date as the fourth Thursday in November.

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By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service “Did you eat the potatoes I gave you?” I asked my son. He has been living in an apartment for a couple of months now.

I had given him some large baking potatoes. I thought they would be the basis of an easy meal. Just scrub, poke a few holes and bake. I bought him a can of chili so he could warm it and add some shredded cheese.

I was a mom with good intentions.

He hesitated. then responded, “No, I didn’t. I guess I forgot about them. They had sprouts growing on them.”

“You could remove the sprouts. Were the potatoes soft?” I probed.

I knew where this conversation was going.

“Yeah, they were really soft and had liquid coming out of them, too. I threw them,” he admitted.

I probably wrinkled my nose at the thought of potatoes reaching that state. We have had a couple of post-vacation discoveries of rotten potatoes in the cupboard. We just followed our noses.

When you are a college guy, time is limited and cooking usually is not your No. 1 priority. Waiting an hour for a potato to bake may seem like a waste of time when you could be hanging out with friends somewhere else. I guess I forgot to mention he could cook a potato in a microwave oven.

I must have had a concerned look on my face because my son decided to assure me he was eating something.

“I am eating lots of scrambled eggs,” he said.

“They’re cheap and easy to make. I bought some frozen hash browns, too,” he added.

OK, we established he wasn’t becoming malnourished. I guess he takes after me in that he likes breakfast foods any time of the day.

I wasn’t going to push for further food discussion that day, but I was glad he was eating eggs. They are a good source of protein and a variety of vitamins and minerals.

Eggs last a long time in your refrigerator, too. Eggs actually are fine to use five weeks beyond the sell-by date on the carton as long as you keep them refrigerated at 40 F. They lose some quality and the yolks become runnier.

Unfortunately, sometimes food goes bad, and it is not desirable or safe to eat. However, sometimes food is thrown even though it is perfectly fine to eat.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service, 90 billion pounds of still-edible food goes uneaten every year. On average, this food waste costs an average of $370 per year per person.

Consider these food storage tips to avoid throwing money in the trash: • Plan meals a week at a time. Buy enough fresh foods for the week.

• Check out your refrigerator, freezer and cupboards to see what you can make from the food you have on hand.

• Make a grocery list, and buy only the amount you need for those meals, even, for example, if 20 pounds of potatoes carries a similar price tag as 10 pounds of potatoes.

• Know what the product dates mean. Many foods are tossed because of confusion over food product date labeling. “Sell by” is the date meant for the store. The store should not sell the product after the date, but you can consume it safely. The “best if used by” date is a quality date, and foods also can be consumed for several days or more beyond the date. Very few foods carry an actual “expiration” date. Baby foods, however, should be used by the date on the package.

• Preserve the excess. If you purchased too many apples, cobs of fresh corn, meat or loaves of bread, you can freeze them.

Check out the free resources for preserving a wide range of foods.

See https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/food and click on “food preservation” to find more information, including a food freezing guide.

• Use it or lose it. Sometimes food that seems a bit beyond its prime is OK to use in soups or smoothies. Wilted celery and dried-out looking carrots make good soup stock. Ripe bananas make the best banana bread.

• Repurpose your leftovers. Use leftovers as the basis of another meal. Leftover roasted chicken can become the basis of chicken soup. Save money by having your leftovers for lunch.

The next time I buy my son some food, I will add a carton of eggs to the grocery cart. He might like this very quick and easy menu item on the go. You can personalize it with your favorite spices.

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USDA announces key measures to improve pollinator health

During National Pollinator Week and in advance of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) seventh annual Pollinator Week Festival, the USDA is announcing two initiatives in support of the President’s National Strategy to Promote the Health of Honeybees and Other Pollinators, announced just over one year ago. A review of USDA’s most popular conservation program found that farmers and ranchers across the country are creating at least 15 million acres of healthy forage and habitat for pollinators, and the department has also entered into a new partnership with leading honey bee organizations that will help to ensure future conservation projects continue to provide benefits to these important species.

“Pollinators are small but mighty creatures who need our help as much as we need theirs, and that is why USDA is dedicating resources from all corners of our department to boost their habitat and better understand how to protect them,” said Agriculture Secretary Vilsack. “In addition to creating healthy habitat and food for pollinators through our conservation work, USDA research is leading to breakthroughs in pollinator survival that may reverse the declines we’ve seen over the past few decades. We look forward to continued collaboration with America’s beekeepers and honey producers to ensure this work is meaningful and effective.”

USDA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with two honey bee organizations, the American Honey Producers Association and the American Beekeeping Federation, to facilitate an ongoing partnership that will ensure USDA’s conservation initiatives are as advantageous as possible to pollinators and that beekeepers understand how they can benefit from USDA’s conservation and safety net programs. For several years, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) have worked closely with these groups and others to help improve habitat for honeybees and other pollinators in various conservation programs. The National Strategy emphasized the need for public-private partnerships like this one to expeditiously expand pollinator-health initiatives to achieve the scale necessary to make meaningful and long-term improvements.

FSA also plays a critical role in the delivery of programs that provide a safety net for beekeepers who experience losses due to natural disasters, and the agency administers the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program, which provides assistance for the loss of honeybee colonies, in excess of normal mortality, due to Colony Collapse Disorder or other natural causes.

These groups have helped to ensure that these safety net programs work well, and they have helped focus research to learn more about the impacts of USDA programs and make continuous improvements. This MOU creates a framework to ensure ongoing, meaningful information sharing to help beekeepers and honey bees into the future.

In addition to this MOU, a thorough review of USDA’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) has revealed that farmers and ranchers across the country have created more than 15 million acres of healthy habitat and forage for pollinators through the Conservation Reserve Program. Of these, 269,000 acres are enrolled in a pollinatorspecific initiative, but these creatures are

also helped by several other CRP initiatives on private land that provide wildflowers, shrubs, and safe nesting sites through measures that are intended to improve water quality or create bird habitat.

The National Strategy called for seven million acres of land to be enhanced or restored for pollinators. Since then, USDA has more than tripled the acreage enrolled in CRP’s pollinator initiative, through which USDA helps to cover the cost of planting pollinator-friendly wildflowers, legumes and shrubs, and USDA has increased the limit on this initiative in response to landowner demand so that more acres can be enrolled in the future.

USDA conducted the high-level review of existing conservation practices and other studies by the U.S. Geological Survey and universities to determine which voluntary conservation practices benefit pollinators.

FSA continues to work with USGS to assess which strategies work best to support pollinator health, and future studies may indicate that additional acres also can be considered pollinator friendly.

In its 30th year, CRP provides incentives to farmers and ranchers with the cost of establishing long-term, resource-conserving plant species, such as approved grasses or trees (known as “covers”) to control soil erosion, improve water quality and develop wildlife habitats on marginally productive agricultural lands. This helps to combat global climate change and provides resiliency to future weather changes. This analysis shows that among its many other benefits, CRP also is extraordinarily beneficial to protecting and promoting pollinator species, from honeybees to monarchs, that are essential to agricultural health.

In addition to CRP, other conservation programs like NRCS’ Environmental Quality Incentives Program and Conservation Stewardship Program have enabled landowners to make pollinator-friendly improvements on working lands. This voluntary conservation work also strengthens agricultural operations, supports other beneficial insects and wildlife and helps to sustain natural resources. More than three dozen NRCS conservation practices, such as prescribed grazing and cover crops, can provide direct benefits to pollinators. In recent years, NRCS has launched targeted efforts to help honey bees and monarch butterflies to accelerate efforts to create habitat.

USDA’s research and outreach agencies are working in other ways to contribute to the President’s National Strategy to Promote the Health of Honeybees and Other Pollinators. For example, the U.S. Forest Service is also conducting research on pollinators while restoring and improving pollinator habitat on national forests and grasslands.

Over the past six years, the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service has invested more than $82 million in cutting-edge pollinator research and over the past decade has published nearly 200 journal articles about pollinators. USDA’s People’s Garden Initiative has launched a number of efforts to expand pollinator public education programs, including a bee cam that gives real time insight into the 80,000 bees who live on the roof of USDA’s Headquarters and pollinate the surrounding landscape.

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Student works to boost renewable energy in Philippines

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities public relations As part of the Engineering and Research In Elmar Villota’s home country of Development for Technology scholarship the Philippines, as much as 15 percent of program, which is offered to all Filipino households do not have electricity.

Villota, HAY FOR SALE engineers by the Philippines’ Department of a doctoral student in biological systems 1st and 2nd cutting Alfalfa Science and Technology, Villota is working engineering at Washington State University or Grass/Alfalfa in 3x4x8 toward his doctorate at WSU Tri-Cities.

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This Month in History - November November 11 Forty one Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower sign a compact calling for a “body Politick” just off the Massachusetts coast. (1620) November 12 The space shuttle Columbia was launched for the 2nd time. This was the first time a space vehicle was used more than once. (1981) November 13 The Holland Tunnel under the Hudson River opens to the public, connecting New York City and New Jersey. (1927) - The minimum draft age was lowered from 21 to 18 (1942) November 14 The first streetcar went into operation (1832) - Yale University goes Co-ed. (1968) November 15 The Continental Congress approves the Articles of Confederation. (1777) November 19 Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address. (1863) November 20 Ford quit making the unpopular Edsel (1959) November 22 President John F. Kennedy, the youngest person to become a U.S. president, is assassinated in Dallas, Texas as his motorcade travelled through the city. (1963) November 23 A patent is issued for the horseshoe manufacturing machine. (1835) November 24 Charles Darwin publishes his theory on evolution “On the Origin of the Species”, sparking great controversy. (1859) November 26 The first lion was exhibited in America (1716) November 28 The “Grande Ole Opry “debuts on radio.

(1925) - Disney’s Steamship Willie premieres - Mickey Mouse is “born”!

November 30 The United States and Great Britain sign a peace treaty in Paris, formally ending the Revolutionary War. (1782) ##### Mealtime: when the kids sit down to continue eating.

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00

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$89

00

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‘Big data’ leads to better trees in $3 million grant

By Seth Truscott, Public Relations/Communication Coordinator, WSU College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences Scientists at Washington State University (WSU) are harnessing the power of ‘big data’ to help growers create the next generation of healthy, sustainable forests and tree crops.

Dorrie Main, professor in the WSU Department of Horticulture, is leading a $3 million effort to create cyberinfrastructure that helps researchers and breeders share and use tree data. The National Science Foundation funded the grant in July.

Main’s team includes Sook Jung, associate research professor; Stephen Ficklin, WSU associate professor of horticulture; and colleagues at the Universities of Connecticut, Tennessee and Kentucky. The project will use servers at Main’s lab as well as WSU’S new Kamiak supercomputer (https://news.wsu.edu/2016/04/27/big-data-computer-willfacilitate-research-collaboration/).

Scientists are already generating a wealth of data on tree genomes, genetics and breeding. The problem, says Main, is making sense of it all—especially once you add environmental and geographic data.

“Due to advances in sequencing technology, even small labs are now putting out mountains of data,” she said. “Cumulatively, we’re talking about billions of data points. The big challenge is analysis and interpretation.”

To help people generate and use big data, Main and her colleagues aim to unify access to tree crop data through a network of community-driven databases, data-mining and analysis tools, and educational modules. Such a network would allow scientists, students and tree breeders to share, filter and ultimately use their data in meaningful ways, from basic discoveries to new varieties.

“We want to give breeders more tools to make good decisions,” Main said.

Over the past decade, Main’s team created seven public, open-source databases for 25 crops, such as the rose family (includes almond, apple, cherry, peach, pear, raspberry, strawberry), citrus, cotton, cacao, legumes and blueberries.

Those online databases act as clearing houses for information on genomics, genetics and breeding.

The National Science Foundation project is the next step.

“This new grant will build a unified system of tree databases, help people build their own databases, and then connect them in a way that’s currently unavailable.” These resources could help breeders more quickly create new, more adaptable varieties.

Building the network is urgent, says Main. Scientists are in a race with evolving diseases and a changing climate. She is excited about how shared information can help breeders.

“These tools could help scientists create crops that use the genetic diversity that already exists in their wild relatives,” Main said. “We can develop new cultivars that require less chemicals, can grow in marginal land, and are adapted for harsher climates while still producing quality yields.”

Great American Smokeout Day When : Third Thursday of the month Great American Smokeout Day is today. Let’s finally kick the habit.

The goal of this special day is quite obvious: to get people to quit smoking, resulting in fewer health problems, and less cancer and emphysema deaths resulting from smoking and secondary smoke.

Quitting smoking is not an easy task. As an ex-smoker, this writer knows how hard it is to quit smoking. Often(usually), it takes repeated efforts. That’s okay, as long as you keep trying until you finally succeed. The health benefits, and the prospect of a longer life are crystal clear.

The American Cancer Society encourages all smokers to give up the “butt” today. Join millions of other Americans today and take a big step to a happier, healthier, longer life.

Origin of Great American Smokeout Day: The American Cancer Society created this day back in 1977. They have promoted it annually since then. Hopefully, someday, this special day will no longer be needed. #### Only the pure of heart can make good soup!!!!!

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Randy D. Saner, Extension Educator, Jerry D. Volesky, Extension Range and Forage Specialist, Jay D. Jenkins, Extension Educator Raising goats can be pleasurable and • Goats are just as susceptible to predaprofitable, but knowledge of the breeds, tors as other livestock. nutrition, forage, diseases, and marketing is • Both sexes are naturally horned in most needed to make goat production successful. goat breeds.

Novice goat producers need to learn about the physiology and reproductive system of goats to successfully manage them (Table 1).

Table 1. Physiological data and reproductive aspects of goats.

Body temperature Heart rate Respiration rate Age at puberty Length of estrous cycle Gestation length (pregnancy) Kidding rate (births per doe) Doe death loss (breeding age) Kid death loss (birth through market age) Breeding bucks required

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Goat Facts • Goats are referred to as small ruminants, meaning they have a four-chambered stomach like sheep and cattle.

• Labor requirement for goats (five hours per doe per year) is higher than for beef cattle.

• Goats do not like to get wet and will seek shelter in the rain.

• Goats like to climb and jump.

• Goats can be contained in properly constructed fences. More strands of electric wire will be needed to control goats than are needed for cattle. The fence should have two or three strands for division fences and at least five strands for the perimeter. If barbed wire or woven wire fencing is already in place, it might be necessary to add a strand or two of electric wire offset from the existing fence.

• Goats do not flow through handling equipment as well as cattle.

• Goats prefer to browse brush and trees.

They will get on their hind legs to eat.

• Male goats have an offensive odor, especially during the mating season.

• Male goats are aggressive and can be difficult to manage. Children should stay out of pens with male goats, and adults should proceed with caution when entering those pens.

• Goats are seasonal breeders, but some breeds will breed out of season.

• Goats seem to be more susceptible to parasites in grazing situations than cattle.

• The demand for goat meat is almost entirely ethnically or religiously based.

Table 2. Goat breeds, types, and important traits.

Breed

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Breeds and Types Goat breeds are generally divided into three primary types: dairy, meat, and fiber.

Common meat goat breeds are the Boer, Kiko, Savanah, and Spanish. Crosses between these breeds have resulted in very good performance and hardy kids with a desire to survive. Table 2 lists some of the breeds, their breed type, and important traits to consider.

Nutritional Requirements The nutritional requirements for goats can often be met with forages. However, feed supplementation may be needed, depending on forage quality and desired animal performance (e.g., lactation, growth, or maintenance). On average, dry matter intake for a mature doe is 2 to 5 percent of her body weight per day.

Forages The most common forage species for grazing goats in Nebraska are listed in Table 3. Goats will also graze a large number of weeds and understory plants found in Nebraska. The productivity, persistence, and nutritive quality of these species will vary, based on the stage of plant maturity and grazing pressure.

Goats prefer to graze above their shoulder height. When given a choice, goats prefer shrubs, saplings, and brambles over common pasture grasses and legumes.

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Type

Traits of Importance

Alpine

Dairy

High milk production

Angora

Fiber

Mohair yield; light muscling; must be sheared

Boer

Meat

High growth; heavy muscling for meat production

Cashmere

Fiber

Fiber production

Kiko

Meat

Hardy; large frame

LaMancha

Dairy

High milk production; very small ears

Myotonic (Fainting Goats)

Meat

Smaller frame; very heavy muscling; hardy

Nigerian Dwarf

Dairy

Provide a surprising amount of milk for their small size

Nubian

Dual Dairy/Meat

Good milk; large frame; more meat than most dairy breeds

Pygmy

Meat

Small frame; heavy muscling; currently not desirable in the open market

Saanen

Dairy

Good milkers; hardy; moderate frame

Savanah

Meat

Large frame; heavy muscling

Spanish

Meat

High survivability; moderate frame; good milkers

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• 200 KW generator, 460 volt, 3-phase • Detroit 671, on skid • International 1086 tractor, 4400 hours • International 3588 2+2 tractor, 2200 hours • International 4386 4WD tractor, 1100 hours, on International reman engine • Feterl 8”x50-ft., PTO grain auger • Jet 5-ton electric chain hoist

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We have leased out the farm and have the following equipment available...

Agco Hesston 7434 3x4 square baler (Serviced Annually).

John Deere 8295R tractor with front wheel assist.

2009 MacDon M100 windrower with MacDon A40 16-ft. sickle head.

2000 John Deere 1820 AR 45-ft. hoe drill with 7.5” spacing, 1900 tow between cart, (270 bushels with a 120/150 split). Great for seeding alfalfa and grass too.

1996 John Deere 9600 grain combine, (Stored indoors with one season on new front tires), 930 straight cut header and 912 pickup header. (Well maintained).

2015 Reconditioner 300 by Ag Shield. (Rain in the forecast...speed up the hay drying by a day or two).

Flexi-Coil 820 S 32-ft. plow.

Subsoiler 7000 dual.

OLD 32-ft. plow with spikes.

International 32-ft. disk.

1978 Peterbilt tandem with 20-ft. Knapheide box with 52” sides.

1969 Chevy C-60 2-ton truck with 15-ft. Knapheide box, 40” sides.

1976 Ford 4x4 pickup. 1984 Rawhide bumper pull horse trailer.

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Steiger: Turbo Tiger II, 3300, 1700, 2200, 1250, pre-1965.

Versatile: 100, 118, 125, 300 Minneapois Moline: G1000 fwa, G900 fwd, 504 fwd, 604 fwd.

Cockshutt fwd’s.

John Deere 80, 830, 3020, 4020, 4320, 4520, 4620, 6030, 8020.

Green Wagners.

Allis Chalmers 210, 440, D21, 220.

Oliver diesel tractors, running or not.

International 826, 1026, 1206, 1456, 1468,1568, 4156, 4300.

Rite 4x4 tractors.

Big Buds.

Also older front wheel drive or 4-wheel drive, running or not.

Will pick up.

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Table 3. Common grass and legume species for grazing goats

Perennial Cool-Season Grasses Smooth Bromegrass Orchardgrass Crested Wheatgrass Reed Canarygrass Intermediate Wheatgrass Western Wheatgrass Prairie Junegrass Perennial Legumes

Red Clover Alfalfa

Perennial Warm Season Grasses

Sand Lovegrass Little Bluestem Indiangrass Prairie Dropseed Hairy & Blue Grama Big Bluestem Sand Bluestem Switchgrass Sand Dropseed

Summer Annual Grasses

Pearl/Foxtail Millet Sorghum Sudangrass Corn

Winter Annual Grasses

Rye Wheat Triticale Oats

Others

Chicory Brassicas

Common Weeds, Brush, and Understory Plants for Grazing Goats

Small Soapweed Common & Western Snowberry Prairie Wild Rose Skunkbrush Sumac Smooth Sumac Thistles Lead Plant Prairie Coneflower Serrateleaf Evening Primrose Purple & White Prairie Clover Eastern Cedar

Mineral Supplementation Many minerals and vitamins are not available in forages at the levels needed to support optimum growth, reproduction, lactation, and the health of the kids, mature does, and bucks. Minerals are divided into two categories, macro and micro, depending on the amount required in the diet. The major macro minerals are calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, sodium, chlorine, and sulfur. The micro minerals, which are required in smaller quantities, include copper, zinc, iron, iodine, manganese, and selenium.

Both the macro and micro minerals must be provided in the proper amounts. Providing either too much or not enough of these minerals and vitamins can cause problems.

The most important thing to remember when considering mineral supplementation is that goats have a higher copper requirement than sheep. Use a good-quality trace mineralized salt to meet the goats’ needs. Do not feed both a complete feed with minerals added and free choice minerals at the same time. This wastes money and can potentially cause toxicity. Most common feeds do not contain a complete package, so read the feed label. The local extension office should be able to provide information about recommended minerals for the operation.

Stocking Rate Stocking rate refers to the total number of goats per unit area over a given time period.

To figure stocking rates, two terms must be understood: • Animal Unit (AU) equals a 1,000 pound mature cow.

• Animal Unit Month (AUM) equals the forage or feed necessary to carry an animal unit for one month (about 780 pounds of air dry forage or 680 pounds of dry matter).

If a goat weighs 150 pounds: 150/1,000 = .15 AU or six to seven goats per AU. The stocking rate will depend on the vegetative zone and condition of the range.

Check with the local extension office for stocking rate guidelines for the pasture type and location. Most producers have been able to add one goat per cow to their existing operation without having to change their stocking rate for cattle.

Fencing Options for Constructing New Fences: The fence that offers the most security for goats is constructed of woven wire with horizontal and vertical stays approximately 4 inches by 4 inches. This type of fence prevents goats from getting their heads stuck in the fence while providing excellent predator control. Treated wood, steel, or cedar fence posts should be placed 15 feet apart for maximum strength. Install all types of woven wire fences as close to the ground as possible to eliminate escape routes for kids or small goats. It helps to fasten barbed wire at ground level under the woven wire.

Cattle woven wire may be used in place of goat woven wire by installing one strand of electric wire along the interior of the fence approximately 10 to 14 inches off of the ground to prevent goats from getting their heads stuck in the larger fence squares.

New fences may also be constructed with high tensile electrified wire. Perimeter fences should be constructed using five or six alternating hot and ground wires approximately 9 to 11 inches apart to provide maximum control.

Options for Renovating Old Fences Existing fences can be “goat proofed” by adding barbed or electric wire. Plank-type wooden fences can be upgraded by adding electrified wires between the planks. Any fence that is too high off the ground may be fortified by using either barbed wire or electric wire. Remember that goats are excellent climbers and will climb out of even the best constructed fence if objects (e.g., stumps, logs, rocks) are too close to the fence. Also, gates should be constructed with goat-proof latches. Corner braces should not be positioned so that goats can walk up them to escape.

Health Issues The No. 1 cause of death in goats in the United States is the blood-sucking gastrointestinal parasite Haemonchus contortus, or barber pole worm. The reproductive capacity of this parasite and its resistance to many dewormers make parasite control one of the limiting factors in goat production. Internal parasite management includes: • Proper and rotational grazing allowing at least five weeks between each grazing.

• Frequent and timely animal inspection using the FAMACHA© system to aid in diagnosing anemia resulting from the internal blood-sucking parasite Haemonchus contortus and to determine the need for deworming, http://www.wormx.info/.

FAMACHA—developed in South Africa

by Dr. Fafa Malan—involves examination of the level of redness of the mucus membranes of a goat’s eyes, correlating the shade of red on a scale of 1 to 5 with the level of anemia.

• Selective deworming products and correct dosages.

• Eliminating animals from the goat herd that need frequent deworming treatment.

Foot scald/foot rot is another common health issue that results in lameness and often develops into a major economically significant disease. Frequent foot trimming helps reduce the incidence of foot scald by keeping mud from packing into foot crevices. Spot treatment with antibiotic sprays has limited benefits. Foot baths using zinc sulfate are the most effective treatment of foot scald. Special facilities must be constructed to hold goats for the 15-minute treatment. Goats with chronic foot scald/ foot rot should be eliminated from the herd.

Abortion occurs when a female loses her offspring during pregnancy or gives birth to weak or deformed babies. There are CONTINUED ON PAGE C25

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vaccines (individual and combination) for several of the agents that cause abortion in sheep, including enzootic (EAE, Chlamydia sp.) and vibriosis (Campylobacter fetus).

Abortion vaccines should be administered prior to breeding.

Risk factors for abortion include an open flock and a history of abortions in the flock. Unfortunately, no vaccine is available in the United States for toxoplasmosis, another common cause of abortion in sheep and goats. Since the disease-causing organism is carried by domestic cats, the best protection is to control the farm’s cat population by spaying or neutering and keeping cats from contaminating feed sources.

Vaccinations A good health plan centers on a solid vaccination program that protects the goats from the common diseases Clostridium perfringens types C and D (overeating disease) and tetanus.

Animals are vaccinated for two main reasons: to prevent disease and to reduce the recovery period if an animal is exposed to and contracts the disease. A basic vaccination program should include vaccinating kids at 1 month of age, booster vaccinations three to four weeks later, followed by booster buck and pregnant doe vaccinations 30 days prior to the start of kidding.

Predator and Predator Control The control of predators often requires a combination of methods, e.g., a guardian animal and a good fence. Dogs (e.g., Great Pyrenees, Komondor, Akbash, Anatolian, and Maremma), donkeys, and llamas are commonly used. The choice of a guard animal is a personal decision.

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Markets In general, the demand for goat meat in the United States is greater than the domestic supply so the market for meat goats continues to improve. Table 8 provides an annual basic goat budget per breeding doe.

In Nebraska, most meat goats are sold at livestock auction markets or by private treaty. The livestock markets that sell goats are limited in Nebraska so plan the marketing of them accordingly.

Websites of livestock auctions that sell goats include: • http://www.palmyralivestockmarket.com/ • http://www.norfolklivestock.com/ • http://colbylivestock.com/ • http://www.loupcitycommissionco.com/ • https://www.verdigrelivestock.com/ • http://www.belleville81.com/ • http://cla.casauction.com/ • http://columbussalespavilion.com/ ##### Juan was driving down a country lane in his pickup when suddenly a chicken darted into the road in front of him.

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The farmer came out of his house, and Juan said, “Threelegged chickens? That’s astonishing!”

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Flood hazards impact on house prices

By Lei Zhang, Assistant Professor NDSU Agribusiness and Applied Economics Department Located in the Red River basin, the Fargo-Moorhead (Minnesota) area always has been threatened by flooding from the Red River.

The unique topography of the Red River Basin is the major culprit of the flooding. The river runs from south to north, drains from western Minnesota and eastern North Dakota and discharges into Lake Winnipeg in Canada.

The valley portion of the basin has a slope of 1 to 2 feet 434-5583 – Shelby per mile, and the basin’s margin has an elevation drop of up to 950 feet. This topography easily can cause flooding.

In spring, the Red River thaws and runs steadily northward through the valley. The southern end of the Red River Basin can be melting, while the northern end and Lake Winnipeg still may be frozen. Thus, runoff from the south can cause localized flooding.

The increase in global warming, climate change and the reduction in flood storage capacity also increased the frequency and severity of flooding in the past two decades. In 2009, flooding on the Red River, caused mainly by spring snowmelt and exacerbated by additional rain and snowstorms, threatened the Fargo-Moorhead area. The river crested at a high water record of 40.84 feet on March 28, 2009.

According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the 100-year flood plain is an area where a flood event has a 1 percent probability of occurring in any given year. A 500-year flood plain is an area where a flood event has a 0.2 percent probability of occurring in any given year.

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NFIP limits the coverage for building property up to $250,000 and personal property (contents) up to $100,000. Ideally, the price discount on house sales located within a 100-year flood plain reflects the home owner’s willingness to pay to reduce the cost of flooding, thus should be equivalent to capitalized flood insurance premiums.

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By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service “Mom was going to make tater tot hot dish,” my husband said with a grin.

I looked at him with narrowed eyes and raised eyebrows.

I really exaggerated my expression for effect. He usually knows “the look” indicates he needs to stop talking.

Our three kids laughed at our interaction. Actually, I was teasing him, too, because I was enjoying our meal in an Indian restaurant more than I would a simple casserole.

Our kids are not so little any more. Our two older kids are in college and no longer living under our roof. We have decided to keep our family mealtime tradition whenever possible, though. Eating interesting meals together strengthens our family bond and helps us maintain our connection with our children as they enter adulthood.

We are collecting the dividends on a journey toward healthful eating. Through the years, our kids’ taste buds have become more adventuresome. In fact, nutrition research has shown that getting children to try new foods may take 10 or more times.

Our son used to eat his vegetables first just to be “done with it.” Our older daughter always was a good vegetable and ethnic food eater. Our younger daughter was the most neophobic (afraid of new things). At the Indian restaurant, she surprised me by ordering tandoori shrimp and chicken curry that evening.

As they feasted on garlic naan bread, I thought about our family’s adventures in eating. We never gave up on having our children try new foods. They helped in the kitchen, did many 4-H foods projects and visited interesting restaurants.

At times, they chose American foods on the ethnic menus, but gradually their palates became used to trying something new. I often let them sample some of my entree.

Now they try to steal the last tandoori shrimp from my plate. I guess we need to review another lesson: Good Manners 101. I guarded my shrimp with a fork.

Eating together as a family has numerous benefits. In fact, regardless of your age, eating with others tends to promote eating a more balanced diet.

According to researchers, meals eaten with family members include less fat, less soda pop and more fruits and vegetables. Family meals also tend to be higher in calcium, fiber and other essential nutrients. Children who eat balanced meals with their families are less likely to become overweight.

When children get proper nutrition, their brains and bodies are fueled. They are better able to pay attention in school and learn. When they eat with their families, young children learn new words and expand their vocabularies. By the time they are teens, children who eat regularly with their families do better academically than their peers who do not.

Besides nutrition, regular family meals strengthen relationships and decrease stress. As a result of this family connection, teens are less likely to engage in risky behavior such as smoking, drinking alcohol or trying drugs.

“We haven’t made naan in a while,” our older daughter said as she reached for the last piece from the basket of bread.

“We need to do that soon,” I said.

Here’s a recipe we have made many times in the Robinson household. Our kids always have liked to take turns forming and cooking the bread on the griddle. I usually have to guard the bread so we have some remaining for dinner.

When making naan, add the flour gradually until you have a soft dough that isn’t too sticky to handle. We have made this bread with all-purpose flour as well as bread flour, and you may need to add a little more flour when using allpurpose flour.

Garlic Naan 1 (0.25-ounce) package active dry yeast 1 c. warm water 1/4 c. white sugar 3 Tbsp. milk 1 egg, beaten 2 tsp. salt 4 1/2 c. bread flour (add gradually) 2 tsp. minced garlic (optional) 1/4 c. butter, melted In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let stand about 10 minutes or until frothy. Stir in sugar, milk, egg, salt and enough flour to make a soft dough. Knead for six to eight minutes on a lightly floured surface or until smooth. Place dough in a well-oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth and set aside to rise. Let it rise one hour until the dough has doubled in volume. Punch down dough and knead in minced garlic if desired. Pinch off small handfuls of dough. Form into balls CONTINUED ON PAGE C28

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Red flags: Due diligence

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By Cole Ehmke, Extension Specialist, University of Wyoming Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics Sherlock Holmes once remarked that: “It is my business to know what other people don’t know.”

If you are considering making an acquisition of some type, then there are many things you would like to know so that you can propose a sensible price and terms.

In short, you want to do due diligence: the investigatory process in which you try to determine whether there are any issues (legal, physical, financial, operational, etc.) that would make a purchase less attractive – i.e. you want to reduce surprises. Here are some tips.

Will the item meet your requirements and allow you to do what you want? Think through what you need and what you want. Going into a negotiation without an idea of how the item or property will build on your capabilities is just asking to pay too much. If the item will need adapting, you’ll at least have idea of what it would take to make it work.

Ask yourself, is what is for sale really what the seller says? Ebay is a great marketplace for an informed buyer (as are auctions generally) – I’ve often seen items that the seller misidentified, and been able to snap up a good deal. It takes a watchful eye, being informed, and asking a few questions.

Get to know what’s for sale. Whether you come across a business opportunity or potential personal purchase, what the seller says on the sale bill is just the beginning. Find out the details of everything from ownership (who really owns it) to a conducting a thorough inspection. If you are thinking of purchasing an operating business, you should expect to get thorough information on the nature of the work performed, profitability, employees, tax liabilities, and sit side-by-side with the owner and tear apart the balance sheet and profitand-loss statement. (Confidentiality will be top of mind for sellers (apart from whether you are qualified buyer!), so expect to be asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement).

Ask, “What else?” If you’ve noticed things that are a little off, then there are probably even more things to be concerned about. Don’t ignore a queasy feeling in your gut. Ask more questions and do more investigating to try to uncover what other things may be out of kilter.

Think about the worst case. Kelley Sanburg, a Montrose, Colorado rancher, has a cautionary tale to tell of Craigslist crooks (who promised good winter grass), stolen stock and unsigned contracts. Unfortunately a background check wasn’t effective. You still have to protect yourself: she’s says, “Don’t let an animal off your property unless you have a written agreement. If they’re going out of your possession, make sure you have legal channels to recover the value of the animals, to regain possession or in the worst case, to incriminate or arrest whoever took them.”

Sales of land/property or businesses are more complex, so the due diligence can cover a tremendous range of topics and involve many experts. There are some helpful checklists for thinking through a property purchase (Google terms like “agricultural land due diligence”) as well as getting into or expanding a business.

Final Thought When you have completed your due diligence process, you should have two results. One is a very clear understanding of the potential risks associated with the purchase. The other is an idea of the added costs required to get the item or property up to your standard. Good due diligence means more cost and time up front, but if you give it short shrift, you increase the chance of finding unpleasant surprises later.

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and place on a tray. Cover with a towel and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes. During the second rising, preheat electric grill to medium-high to high heat. Roll or stretch one ball of dough into a thin circle. Lightly oil grill.

Place dough on grill and cook for two to three minutes or until puffy and lightly browned. Brush uncooked side with butter and turn over. Brush cooked side with butter and cook until browned, another two to four minutes. Remove from grill and continue the process until all the naan has been prepared.

Makes about 20 large naan. Each serving has 120 calories, 3 grams (g) fat, 2 g protein, 11 g carbohydrate and 240 milligrams sodium. ##### I only like two kinds of pie: hot ones and cold ones!

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By Jenny Lavey, MSU News Service done it without the support of Dr. Perry and Two undergraduate students in Montana the entire ag ed division,” Toft said. “The ag State University’s Division of Agricultural ed division is like a family: they encouraged Education in the College of Agriculture have me to apply for the program’s ambassador received national scholarships for career project, and without their encouragement development in agricultural education. and support, I never would have had this Joshua Toft, a sophomore from Sogreat opportunity. Through the Teach Ag monauk, Illinois, and an agricultural educaCampaign, I was able to network with agrition major, was recently designated as one of 12 national scholarship representatives culture educators and industry professionals who will serve as a Teach Ag Ambassador from across the nation as well as share my on behalf of the National Teach Ag Camexperience with MSU and agriculture educapaign. The campaign is an initiative of the tion with hundreds of students.”

National Council for Agricultural Education Dusty Perry, MSU Division of Agriculled by the National Association of Agricultural Education assistant professor, encourtural Educators (NAAE) to raise awareness aged Toft to apply for the year-long program. of agricultural careers in education and to “I can’t think of a better student deserving celebrate the positive contributions that agof this scholarship and national development opportunity,” Perry said. “Joshua is the kind riculture teachers make in their schools and of student who goes above and beyond, communities, according the NAAE. searching for learning opportunities both inGwynn Simeniuk, a senior in agricultural education from Glasgow, was selected as side and outside the classroom at every turn. one of 23 national participants in the FuHe’s going make an excellent educator.”

According to Tracy Dougher, head of ture Agriscience Teacher (FAST) Sympothe Division of Agricultural Education, the sium, held in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in division became a designated State Teach Ag September. Simeniuk also won a separate Results (STAR) partner this year, a statewide $1,500 national Upper Division Scholarship and national effort to increase recruitment from the NAAE, the professional organizaand retention efforts for those in the agrition in the United States for agricultural educators. The scholarship was awarded to 25 cultural education profession. Dougher said national upper-level agricultural education the STAR program is specifically designed majors to help offset expenses during their to assist sates in creating sustainable and student teaching experience. The scholareffective recruitment and retention plans.

The agricultural teaching program has also ship was based on academic performance increased its recruitment efforts statewide and leadership and service activity, accordand saw a 19 percent growth increase in ing to the NAAE. Simeniuk is planning to undergraduate enrollment from fall 2015 to student teach in the spring. fall 2016, Dougher said.

“At the FAST Symposium, we had the op“There’s a state and national demand for portunity to learn about national curriculum diverse and qualified agricultural educain agriculture, food and natural resources and practice inquiry-based instruction, tors,” Dougher said. “At MSU, we’re trying which is exactly the type of professional to tailor our curricula and the agriculture development experience that MSU’s Diviteacher education experience not only to meet the workforce demand, but to produce sion of Agricultural Education promotes to excellent agricultural teachers so they can its students,” Simeniuk said. “The NAAE make a positive difference in ag classrooms scholarship will advance my growth as a across Montana and the country.” pre-service educator, and it’s an honor be The program hired a new faculty member recognized as an emerging agricultural eduin 2013, Perry, who teaches agricultural cator. These awards are incredibly reflective technology and mechanical systems with a of the quality of our professors and resources laboratory management, small engine, elecin ag-ed at MSU.” Carl Igo, MSU agricultural education trical and rural farm focus. Perry is the recent associate professor, said both Simeniuk and recipient of an Agricultural Safety Education Toft will benefit greatly from the scholarInitiative award from the National Institutes of Health and Colorado State University, ships. totaling $196,615 over the next five years.

“This is the first time any agriculture The project’s long-term goal, according to education students from the university, Perry, is to understand how an agricultural to as my knowledge, have received these machinery safety education program can designations at the national level, so we’re provide a lasting impact on the behavioral very excited,” Igo said. “Not only are both and environmental health outcomes for students very motivated and worthy, (but) youth working in agriculture in the high they help to shine a light on our agricultural plains and intermountain western regions. education curriculum at MSU, which has Perry said the outcomes can potentially national applicability in teaching developreduce machinery entanglements, tractor ment and career opportunity.” run-overs, tractor roll-overs, ATV collisions, As a designated Teach Ag Ambassador, ATV turn-overs, falls from dismounting Toft will spend the year receiving more than equipment and vehicle collisions on rural 20 hours of specialized training and profesroadways. The objective is to determine how sional development, which will help him local FFA leadership organizations can be build a network and enhance his knowledge leveraged to reduce interactions that workand skills as he prepares to enter the classroom as a lifelong learner and educator, acing youth have with agricultural machinery and vehicle hazards. cording to the National Teach Ag Campaign.

According to the NAAE, more than 700 As part of the scholarship, Toft attended agricultural educators are expected to retire and represented the campaign at the 2016 within the next three years. The United National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Indiana, in October. estimates 57,900 high-skilled jobs are open Toft said the program has allowed him to in the food, agriculture, renewable natural work with agriculture industry professionals resources and environmental fields in the and hundreds of students in Montana and U.S., although there is only an average of across the country.

35,400 new U.S. graduates with a bachelor’s “Being able to represent MSU on the degree or higher in agricultural-related national levels for FFA and agriculture has fields. been a huge blessing, and I couldn’t have

National FFA convention

The National FFA Convention took place in Indianapolis from October 19 to the 22. This 89th annual convention is one of the longest running conventions in the U.S. and attracted over 64,000 people. Nearly five hundred students from Montana attended the convention.

Speakers for the event included Governor Mike Pence, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, Diana Nyad – author and long distance swimmer, Jason Brown – former NFL player and farmer, and Colin Ryan – noted storyteller and financial expert. Leadership workshops were held throughout the week and sponsors and exhibitors from across the U.S. participated in the trade show. Additionally, national winners were determined in a number of career development events (CDE’s) or more commonly referred to as contests.

Montana’s career development event teams represented a good portion of the state. From Richey to Kalispell, students competed in nineteen different events. Leading the way for Montana was the Agricultural Sales team from Missoula who placed fourth and the Cascade FFA Agricultural Communications team with a fifth-place finish. The sales team members from Missoula were Saralyn Standley, Nathan Wildeboer - 2nd high individual, Megan Christensen, and Kyla Andres who placed 6th individually. Cascade’s communication team was Cassy Lafromboise, Trent Cox - 9th place individual and Josh Pepos. These two teams as well as all the other Montana teams competed for the national title against the state winning teams from the forty-nine other states in their respective events.

Final CDE results are as follows: Contest Chapter Placing Agriculture Issues Cascade Silver Agriculture Mechanics Missoula 10th place Agronomy Clarksfork Silver Farm Business Management Kalispell Silver Floriculture Park City Bronze Food Science Richey Bronze Horse evaluation Kalispell Gold Livestock evaluation Laurel Silver Marketing Plan Cascade Silver Meats Kalispell Silver Parliamentary Procedure Kalispell Silver Veterinary Science Fergus of Silver

Lewistown INDIVIDUAL EVENTS* Job interview Albert Koenig/Belgrade Silver Creed Speaking Anna Slivka/Winifred Bronze Extemporaneous Speaking Ashley Koenig/Belgrade Bronze Prepared Speaking CJ Stevenson/Moore Bronze *The Gold, Silver and Bronze ratings represent approximately the top third, the middle third and the lower third respectively of all teams/individuals competing at the national level.

Other FFA members participating at the national convention were Ruger Andres from Missoula and James Kramer from Dillon who were members of the national FFA band, McKenna Kirschten from Belgrade who served with the national chorus, Yu-Wei Tsao from Judith Gap who competed in the national talent contest and Brandon Bergum from Moore who competed in the national agriscience competition. Finally, Todd Lackman from Forsyth competed in the national proficiency award area and Neela Andres from Missoula represented Montana in her bid for a national FFA officer position.

The next activity for Montana FFA members is the John Deere Agriculture Exposition which will be held at Montana State University in Bozeman on November 17 through the 19.

Le Carrousel

The earliest known carousel is depicted in a Byzantine bas-relief from around A.D. 500, showing riders suspended in baskets from a central pole.

European Crusaders used the word carousel–from the Italian garosello and Spanish carosella (little war)–to describe a combat training exercise performed by Turkish and Arabian horsemen in the 1100s.

The Crusaders took the idea of the carousel back home, where it was used for secret training within the castle walls of the ruling lords and kings.

Eventually, carousels for entertainment appeared. La Place du Carrousel in Paris was so-named because of the pageants and games that took place there, with knights competing in a variety of contests.

Although horses are the usual mounts nowadays, others include deer, dogs, cats, pigs, and rabbits.

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Grain stocks – Sept. 2016

Arizona Off-farm corn stocks in Arizona on September 1, 2016 were 1.20 million bushels, according to the September 1 Agricultural Survey and September Grain Stocks Report conducted by the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Off-farm all wheat stocks in Arizona on September 1, 2016 were 6.03 million bushels, down 13 percent from September 1, 2015. Other Arizona grain stocks were not published separately to avoid disclosing data for individual operations.

Colorado All corn stocks in Colorado on September 1, 2016 were 22.13 million bushels, up 98 percent from September 1, 2015, according to the September 1 Agricultural Survey and September Grain Stocks Report conducted by the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. All corn stocks stored on farms amounted to 13.00 million bushels, compared to 3.50 million bushels a year ago. All corn stored off farms amounted to 9.13 million bushels, up 19 percent from a year ago. Off-farm sorghum stocks were 623,000 bushels, compared to 36,000 bushels on September 1, 2015. Off-farm barley stocks totaled 5.85 million bushels, up 46 percent from last year.

All wheat stocks in Colorado on September 1, 2016 were 95.37 million bushels, up 24 percent from September 1, 2015. All wheat stocks stored on farms amounted to 35.00 million bushels, up 25 percent from a year ago. All wheat stored off farms amounted to 60.37 million bushels, up 23 percent from a year ago. Other Colorado grain stocks were not published separately to avoid disclosing data for individual operations.

Montana Off-farm corn stocks in Montana on September 1, 2016 were 28,000 bushels, down 22 percent from September 1, 2015, according to the September 1 Agricultural Survey and September Grain Stocks Report conducted by the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. All oat stocks in Montana were estimated at 1.05 million bushels, down 6 percent from last year. Onfarm oat stocks were 900,000 bushels, down 18 percent from a year ago. Oats stored off-farm were 153,000 bushels, compared to 24,000 bushels last year. Montana barley stocks in all positions on September 1, 2016 were 50.98 million bushels, up 12 percent from a year ago. Barley stored on farms totaled 39.00 million bushels, up 20 percent from last year. Off-farm barley stocks were down 8 percent from a year ago to 11.98 million bushels.

All wheat stocks in Montana on September 1, 2016 were 199.28 million bushels, up 6 percent from September 1, 2015. All wheat stocks stored on farms amounted to 162.00 million bushels, up 5 percent from a year ago. All wheat stored off farms amounted to 37.28 million bushels, up 10 percent from a year ago. Durum wheat stocks on September 1, 2016 were 24.48 million bushels, up 52 percent from a year ago. Durum wheat stocks stored on farms amounted to 23.00 million bushels, up 64 percent from a year ago. Durum wheat stored off farms amounted to 1.48 million bushels, down 30 percent from a year ago. Other Montana grain stocks were not published separately to avoid disclosing data for individual operations.

New Mexico Off-farm all wheat stocks in New Mexico on September 1, 2016 were 678,000 bushels, according to the September 1 Agricultural Survey and September Grain Stocks Report conducted by the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service. Other New Mexico grain stocks were not published separately to avoid disclosing data for individual operations.

Utah Off-farm barley stocks in Utah on September 1, 2016 were 327,000 bushels, down 18 percent from September 1, 2015, according to the September 1 Agricultural Survey and September Grain Stocks Report conducted by the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Off-farm all wheat stocks in Utah on September 1, 2016 were 5.42 million bushels, down 16 percent from last year. Other Utah grain stocks were not published separately to avoid disclosing data for individual operations.

Wyoming Off-farm corn stocks were 269,000 bushels on September 1, 2016 according to the September 1 Agricultural Survey and September Grain Stocks Report conducted by the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Off-farm barley stocks totaled 6.70 million bushels, up 23 percent from September 1, 2015 Off-farm all wheat stocks in Wyoming on September 1, CONTINUED ON PAGE C33

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2016 were 1.98 million bushels. Other Wyoming grain stocks were not published separately to avoid disclosing data for individual operations.

United States Old crop corn stocks in all positions on September 1, 2016 totaled 1.74 billion bushels, up slightly from September 1, 2015. Of the total stocks, 627 million bushels are stored on farms, up 6 percent from a year earlier. Off-farm stocks, at 1.11 billion bushels, are down 2 percent from a year ago.

The June - August 2016 indicated disappearance is 2.97 billion bushels, compared with 2.72 billion bushels during the same period last year.

Old crop grain sorghum stored in all positions on September 1, 2016 totaled 36.6 million bushels, up 99 percent from a year ago. On-farm stocks, at 3.76 million bushels, are up 98 percent from last year. Off-farm stocks, at 32.9 million bushels, are up 99 percent from September 1, 2015.

The June - August 2016 indicated disappearance from all positions is 53.7 million bushels, up 238 percent from the same period a year ago.

Oats stored in all positions on September 1, 2016 totaled 78.7 million bushels, 16 percent below the stocks on September 1, 2015. Of the total stocks on hand, 37.2 million bushels are stored on farms, 22 percent lower than a year ago. Off-farm stocks totaled 41.5 million bushels, 10 percent below the previous year. Indicated disappearance during June - August 2016 totaled 42.9 million bushels, compared with 49.4 million bushels during the same period a year ago.

Barley stocks in all positions on September 1, 2016 totaled 230 million bushels, up 5 percent from September 1, 2015. On-farm stocks are estimated at 130 million bushels, 4 percent below a year ago. Off-farm stocks, at 99.6 million bushels, are 20 percent above September 2015. The June August 2016 indicated disappearance is 71.5 million bushels, 8 percent below the same period a year earlier.

All wheat stored in all positions on September 1, 2016 totaled 2.53 billion bushels, up 21 percent from a year ago.

On-farm stocks are estimated at 726 million bushels, up 12 percent from last September. Off-farm stocks, at 1.80 billion bushels, are up 24 percent from a year ago. The June - August 2016 indicated disappearance is 758 million bushels, up 6 percent from the same period a year earlier.

Durum wheat stocks in all positions on September 1, 2016 totaled 92.0 million bushels, up 24 percent from a year ago.

On-farm stocks, at 65.5 million bushels, are up 46 percent from September 1, 2015. Off-farm stocks totaled 26.5 million bushels, down 9 percent from a year ago. The June - August 2016 indicated disappearance of 40.0 million bushels is up 12 percent from the same period a year earlier.

Old crop soybeans stored in all positions on September 1, 2016 totaled 197 million bushels, up 3 percent from September 1, 2015. Soybean stocks stored on farms totaled 41.6 million bushels, down 16 percent from a year ago. Off-farm stocks, at 155 million bushels, are up 10 percent from last September. Indicated disappearance for June - August 2016 totaled 675 million bushels, up 55 percent from the same period a year earlier.

Old crop sunflower stocks in all positions on September 1, 2016 totaled 414 million pounds, up 74 percent from a year ago. All stocks stored on farms totaled 62.4 million pounds and off-farm stocks totaled 351 million pounds. Stocks of oil type sunflower seed are 235 million pounds; of this total, 37.8 million pounds are on-farm stocks and 197 million pounds are off-farm stocks. Non-oil sunflower stocks totaled 179 million pounds, with 24.6 million pounds stored on the farm and 154 million pounds stored off the farm.

Pesticide safety specialist receives national honor

By University of Wyoming Extension The University of Wyoming (UW) Extension specialist responsible for pesticide safety training has received the Achievement Award from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA).

Jeff Edwards, extension specialist based at the James C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center near Lingle, received the award during the association’s annual meeting in Little Rock, Arkansas, in July. Edwards also lends horticultural expertise through extension.

This award is given to educators with 10 years or less of service in cooperative extension and who have exhibited excellence in extension education, according to the NACAA.

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Charles retires after 20 years of building access and relationships

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks sitting with my father and a wet Golden The cover photo of the 2016 Block ManRetriever in a pit blind at Nine-pipe Naagement Hunting Access Guide has a face tional Wildlife Refuge in Moiese,” he said, that is familiar to many in the Miles City “getting to hold a beautiful gray-breasted area. Alan Charles stands with his Golden mallard. I still can remember the feeling, Retriever, Teal, alongside an impressive and the smell, being there with him, the string of three geese, two turkeys and an angeese calling, ducks calling. Having that telope. He made the guide cover not because exposure, and then having the freedom to do of his hunting prowess, but because his colit on my own even as a young boy, I found leagues at Helena’s Fish, Wildlife & Parks myself through that.”

(FWP) headquarters thought it was a great He retains other key lessons from those way to mark his retirement as statewide years. coordinator for landowner/sportsman rela“My father taught us to respect private tions. His last official day was August 31. property, and a big part of that is getting Charles, 62, has served FWP in Helena permission, working on a place, fixing for the past 20 years, but prior to that he fences, building relationships,” Charles was a “government cowboy” at Fort Keogh said. “That’s the core of who I view myself Livestock and Range Research Laboratory as, and that enabled me to come into this in Miles City for seven years. Even while job with an outlook that would have been in Helena, he considered Miles City home completely different if I had been a scienand maintained a residence here in the Pine tist or a cop. It has helped me to be at least Hills with his wife, Karan. partially successful.”

Landowner/Sportsman Relations “Not having full knowledge of anything, Charles’ FWP duties included administerthere are different perspectives, and you ing the Block Management Program and its have to listen to them all,” he added. “You nearly $7 million budget, supported through build a program and you mentor staff, and license fees. Through this program, 1,262 you don’t learn that through school, you landowners enrolled 7,234,628 acres of land learn that through experience.” for public hunting this year. He also oversaw A roundabout career path the game damage system and several other Diverse experiences helped lead Charles access programs. to his eventual career path, and along the “Even in these latter years as I’ve become way he unknowingly collected skills that more desk bound, much of what I’ve done would serve him well. is out across the state, working with staff Born in Richmond, Virginia, Charles and working with different landowners was 2 when the family came to Missoula, and landowner/sportsman organizations,” where his father was an English professor. he explained.

The family lived in Alaska for several years, “When I sit at a table in a different capacthen settled briefly in southeast Iowa, where ity than maybe a warden or biologist, I’ve he graduated from high school. In 1972, always tried very hard to be respectful and Charles enlisted in the Army and spent three supportive of regional territories, and espeyears with the 2nd Armored Division. He cially regions versus Helena,” Charles said. always thought he would return to Montana He also has represented FWP through to attend college and become a wildlife 10 legislative sessions, giving background biologist, forest ranger or warden. and testimony on a lot of bills that deal with Instead, he landed on the Gulf Coast of access issues and game damage.

Texas, where a guy he met in the Army said Ron Aasheim, longtime communications he would teach him how to shrimp and comand education bureau chief in Helena, feels mercial fish. He attended Southwest Texas Charles has been very successful in his role.

State University in San Marcos, and a gift “Certainly, his knowledge of Block for writing led him to major in English and Management Areas in Montana, and his minor in journalism. He also took a corassistance in getting those on the ground, respondence course degree-equivalent in is really significant to what is basically a conservation and forest management. After program that is recognized throughout the college, he edited the Texas Sportsman and U.S.,” Aasheim said.

Gulf Coast Fisherman magazines for a “He is without question one of the extime. His work experiences were rounded perts, if not the expert, in this region of the out by time in the oilfield and construction United States as far as access programs, industries. He also ran a hunting and fishing and in his knowledge as far as what works, lodge for an oil company and operated his what doesn’t and maybe what could,” he own outfitting business for a while. continued.

Finding himself in Miles City “It’s a tough position,” Aasheim noted.

“I would come up every year hunting in “He stood his ground and, because people the Dakotas and Montana,” Charles said. had differing opinions, sometimes it was “My life was rather chaotic, and I wasn’t difficult to do that. But he was very commithappy at all in Texas, so I said to hell with ted to what he thought was the right thing to it, sold everything and moved to Montana.” do, and he did it with passion. Not that he He arrived in Miles City on New Year’s didn’t listen, but he certainly was a strong Day in 1983. “I rented a place in the Pine presence in the access arena.”

Hills about 10 days later, ultimately bought Growing up outdoors it, added to it, and I’ve been there ever Charles and his four brothers often acsince,” he said. companied his father into the field while Karan ran a barbershop in town, while growing up in Missoula, and he largely Charles hired on with area producers. credits him for instilling in them a love of “I worked with landowners on different the outdoors and respect for others. farms and ranches, getting exposed to their “Ever since I was a little boy, I’ve been an philosophies, value systems and perspecavid hunter, angler, trapper, and just wanted tives toward hunters,” he said. to be outdoors. Just a wildlife enthusiast.

He was also a Hunter Education instrucNot just hunting, but taking pictures and tor, serving as county chief for 12 years. watching and soaking it up,” he said.

Eventually he landed at Fort Keogh, Charles, the son of a Shakespearean where he worked in the physiology unit. scholar, sees beauty wherever he is and is While there, he helped to design and impleable to express it vividly.

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By Oregon State University Extension promoting “judicious use” of antibiotics unStarting in January, a new federal rule will significantly restrict the use of antibiotder the 1996 Animal Drug Availability Act. The drugs restricted by the new rule ics in U.S. animal agriculture, limiting the include penicillin, tetracyclines, cephalouse of many drugs to treating sick animals and herds at risk from infectious diseases. sporins, sulfas and others that are imporThis is a big change for producers of tant in treating infections in people. Other cattle, sheep, pigs and chickens, said Orclasses of antibiotics that aren’t used for human treatment are not covered. These egon State University (OSU) livestock include ionophores (marketed under the researcher Sergio Arispe. Up until now, trade names Rumensid, Cattlyst, Bovatec he said, operators have been permitted to and others), bambermycin (Flavomycin) feed medically important antibiotics to and other medicines used for both growth their animals to prevent illness or promote enhancement and treatment of animal disfaster growth.

The new rule bans feed companies from eases. These may still be fed to animals to selling medicated feed without a Veterinary promote weight gain.

Feed Directive (VFD)—in effect, a preLivestock growers may still use feed containing medically important antibiotics, scription from a veterinarian that specifies but only to treat sick animals or prevent the the disease being treated and the end date spread of illness, and only under a VFD. for treatment. In addition, labels on animal Further, the prescribing veterinarian must feed may no longer promote growth and be in an ongoing therapeutic relationship efficiency as an approved use. in which or she knows the operator and “This new rule fundamentally changes the animals and takes responsibility for the the way feed-grade antibiotics are labeled animals’ follow-up care. and used in livestock operations,” said The rule also requires livestock growers, Arispe, Extension professor in OSU’s feed stores and vets to keep records of all College of Agricultural Sciences based in VFDs for at least two years and make them Malheur County. He is the lead author of a available to FDA inspectors upon request. new, free Extension publication called The The new Extension publication talks Veterinary Feed Directive: Questions and about the drug restrictions in detail and Answers for Oregon Livestock Producers helps livestock operators understand and (https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/ comply with the record-keeping rules. Most em9151) (EM 9151), intended to guide important, Arispe said, it guides them in livestock producers in following the stricter forming an effective, ongoing therapeutic rule. relationship with a veterinarian.

Antibiotics are an effective weapon “That’s the biggest change of this rule: it against bacterial disease, Arispe noted. spells out what a working veterinarian-cliBut because they’re used so widely in both animals and humans, some bacteria ent-patient relationship looks like,” Arispe have evolved into deadly, drug-resistant said. “This is something we’ve always ensuper-strains. According to the Centers couraged on our livestock producers—the for Disease Control and Prevention, 2 milimportance of building a relationship with your veterinarian, so he or she is truly part lion people in the U.S. are infected with of your management team.” antibiotic-resistant bacteria every year, and Arispe’s coauthors are Troy Downing, 23,000 of them die from such infections. also an Extension professor in College of The rule, approved by the U.S. Food and Agricultural Sciences, and veterinarian Drug Administration in June 2015 and now Charles Estill of OSU’s College of Veteriin its final implementation phase, is the latest and toughest of the FDA regulations nary Medicine.

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“I made good contacts,” he said, “and later it was about connecting a lot of dots across the state.”

A knack for building bridges In 1993, then-Gov. Marc Racicot appointed Charles to the Private Land/Public Wildlife Council, for which he chaired the Southeastern Montana Local Group.

Later he was appointed to a committee to enhance incentives for the growing Block Management Program.

“We took the rules to the (Fish & Wildlife) Commission in ’96, and while we were working I was approached by a couple of people in the agency giving me a heads-up that there would be an opening, and I ought to consider putting in,” he said.

The position was Statewide Coordinator of Landowner/Sportsman Relations. He decided it wouldn’t hurt for him to put in, and he was offered the job in December of 1996. Karan supported him taking the position but opted to stay in Miles City and

run her shop.

“I unsaddled on a Thursday at Fort Keogh, and the next Monday I went to work in Helena,” he said.

Charles recalls that a friend took a photo of him on his last day here, on horseback with icicles in his mustache.

A new chapter Looking ahead to his last day in Helena, he said, “I may have to take a photo with my new truck and camper and a big belly from sitting in front of a desk all these years.”

Charles is looking forward to hunting, to spending time with his wife, and to getting back to his love of writing about the outdoors.

One of his last FWP tasks was to write standard operating procedures for a position that isn’t easy to sum up.

“I don’t know what it takes to do this,” he reflected. “Anybody can do it, it’s just a matter of how you do it; you have to be open to perspectives from a lot of different quarters.”

“The way I’ve blundered my way through, it’s been fun,” he said. “It’s been a good ride.”

Key measures to improve pollinator health

During National Pollinator Week and in advance of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) seventh annual Pollinator Week Festival, the USDA is announcing two initiatives in support of the President’s National Strategy to Promote the Health of Honeybees and Other Pollinators, announced just over one year ago. A review of USDA’s most popular conservation program found that farmers and ranchers across the country are creating at least 15 million acres of healthy forage and habitat for pollinators, and the department has also entered into a new partnership with leading honey bee organizations that will help to ensure future conservation projects continue to provide benefits to these important species.

“Pollinators are small but mighty creatures who need our help as much as we need theirs, and that is why USDA is dedicating resources from all corners of our department to boost their habitat and better understand how to protect them,” said Agriculture Secretary Vilsack. “In addition to creating healthy habitat and food for pollinators through our conservation work, USDA research is leading to breakthroughs in pollinator survival that may reverse the declines we’ve seen over the past few decades. We look forward to continued collaboration with America’s beekeepers and honey producers to ensure this work is meaningful and effective.”

USDA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with two honey bee organizations, the American Honey Producers Association and the American Beekeeping Federation, to facilitate an ongoing partnership that will ensure USDA’s conservation initiatives are as advantageous as possible to pollinators and that beekeepers understand how they can benefit from USDA’s conservation and safety net programs.

For several years, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) have worked closely with these groups and others to help improve habitat for honeybees and other pollinators in various conservation programs. The National Strategy emphasized the need for public-private partnerships like this one to expeditiously expand pollinator-health initiatives to achieve the scale necessary to make meaningful and long-term improvements.

FSA also plays a critical role in the delivery of programs that provide a safety net for beekeepers who experience losses due to natural disasters, and the agency administers the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program, which provides assistance for the loss of honeybee colonies, in excess of normal mortality, due to Colony Collapse Disorder or other natural causes.

These groups have helped to ensure that these safety net programs work well, and they have helped focus research to learn more about the impacts of USDA programs and make continuous improvements. This MOU creates a framework to ensure ongoing, meaningful information sharing to help beekeepers and honey bees into the future.

In addition to this MOU, a thorough review of USDA’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) has revealed that farmers and ranchers across the country have created more than 15 million acres of healthy habitat and forage for pollinators through the Conservation Reserve Program. Of these, 269,000 acres are enrolled in a pollinator-specific initiative, but these creatures are also helped by several other CRP initiatives on private land that provide wildflowers, shrubs, and safe nesting sites through measures that are intended to improve water quality or create bird habitat.

The National Strategy called for seven million acres of land to be enhanced or restored for pollinators. Since then, USDA has more than tripled the acreage enrolled in CRP’s pollinator initiative, through which USDA helps to cover the cost of planting pollinator-friendly wildflowers, legumes and shrubs, and USDA has increased the limit on this initiative in response to landowner demand so that more acres can be enrolled in the future.

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Producers share soil practices in new videos

By University of Wyoming Extension Farmers and ranchers in five Wyoming counties in a series of videos describe innovative soil practices they say are cost-effective and help maintain profitability.

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University of Wyoming (UW) Extension educator Caitlin Youngquist developed the videos of farmers and ranchers showing practices specific to Wyoming.

They offer a convenient reference for local practices that truly function in Wyoming, said Youngquist, who is based in Washakie County and serves northern Wyoming.

“It is a mini-field day idea,” she said. “You get to learn the kinds of things you would by sitting down with these producers and having coffee while asking questions or walking around the farm with them and hearing their stories of what they have tried.”

She said the idea was to answer the questions of what is possible in Wyoming – what people are doing in terms of innovative or interesting soil practices, soil fertility, tillage, cover crops and what people are experimenting with.

“Ag professionals can expand their knowledge because these videos explain current conditions and ways to improve production. Viewers can then spread these new strategies to other growers,” said Youngquist.

According to Youngquist, the UW Extension YouTube channel was created as an in-office field day for extension educators but is now growing into a platform available to all ag professionals, such as farmers and ranchers, agronomists, conservation district members, extension educators and other industry folks.

Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education provided funding for the videos.

For more information, contact Youngquist at 307 3473431 or cyoungqu@uwyo.edu.

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This analysis shows that among its many other benefits, CRP also is extraordinarily beneficial to protecting and promoting pollinator species, from honeybees to monarchs, that are essential to agricultural health.

In addition to CRP, other conservation programs like NRCS’ Environmental Quality Incentives Program and Conservation Stewardship Program have enabled landowners to make pollinator-friendly improvements on working lands.

This voluntary conservation work also strengthens agricultural operations, supports other beneficial insects and wildlife and helps to sustain natural resources. More than three dozen NRCS conservation practices, such as prescribed grazing and cover crops, can provide direct benefits to pollinators.

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A Montana State University soil fertility specialist with MSU Extension is sharing information on selecting nitrogen fertilizer rates.

Selecting fertilizer rates for yield and quality will depend in part on this past summer’s rains and the amount of this year’s residue, according to Clain Jones, MSU Extension soil fertility specialist in the MSU College of Agriculture’s Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences. According to the National Weather Service, some parts of Montana received well-above average rainfall this year, leading to high yields with higher than average plant residue and good soil water for the coming growing season. However, other regions had lower than average rainfall, with lower production. Both nitrogen and sulfur needs for next year’s crops should be considered, Jones said, especially in areas that received well-above or well-below normal rainfall.

“There are several things that influence the next crop’s nitrogen requirements,” Jones said. “These include yield potential, residual nitrogen in the soil, and this year’s crop residue.”

Jones encourages producers to use guidelines published in MSU’s Extension bulletin Fertilizer Guidelines for Montana Crops along with a reasonable yield potential to provide a starting point for calculating nitrogen fertilizer rates. If all factors line up for a high yielding season next year, then there is the option to add more nitrogen during the growing season. Otherwise, if yields are lower than expected, unused nitrogen can be lost to groundwater, which he said can be detrimental both financially and environmentally.

Jones stated the amount of nitrogen provided by the soil is highly variable, depending on how much is gained through the decomposition of plant residue and how much is lost to leaching or as nitrogen gas, adding that a combination of moist soils and warm temperatures leads to relatively rapid decomposition.

“Ideally, a crop is in place to capture the nitrogen that becomes available,” Jones said. “Otherwise, especially shallow (less than two feet deep) or sandy soils with greater than 60 pounds nitrogen per acre tend to lose nitrogen to leaching between late summer and spring. Soils that stay ponded tend to lose nitrogen as gas.”

Generally spring soil tests better reflect nitrogen available to the crop than late summer or fall soil tests, according to Jones.

“If soil tests have already been taken, then a few spring samples would be useful to determine whether, or in which fields, nitrogen may have been lost or gained over winter,” he said.

The quantity and quality of residue is also important, Jones noted.

“Small grain residue tends to be high in carbon. This feeds high populations of soil microbes, but they in turn need nitrogen.

Ten pounds of nitrogen are needed per 1,000 pounds of residue per acre, up to a total of 40 pounds nitrogen per acre to feed the microbial population.”

However, this is a good investment in building up soil organic matter, Jones noted, which provides nutrients in the long term and helps store soil moisture.

Nitrogen fixation that occurs on legume (e.g., pea, lentil, chickpea) root nodules helps make above and below ground pulse residue higher in nitrogen than small grain residue. MSU research trials have found pulse crops generally increase protein in the

following wheat crop, compared to fallow.

The potential drawback is water use by a pulse crop. However, now might be a good time to consider using a pulse crop to replace fallow, Jones said. Over the long term (at least four small grain/legume cycles), wheat grain yield and protein can be greater after legume cover crops, than after fallow with less or no fertilizer nitrogen.

“This has exciting potential,” said Perry Miller, professor of cropping systems in LRES at MSU. “Replacing fallow with field pea provides similar or higher economic returns with greater stability, partly by reducing the reliance on fertilizer nitrogen.”

Wheat producers can evaluate the effectiveness of their nitrogen fertilization practice by looking at their past grain protein levels, Jones said. If winter wheat protein is under 12.5 percent or spring wheat grain protein is under 13.2 percent, then yield and protein have been compromised by underfertilization. However, this assessment should be done over several years, Jones added, as low protein in a high-yielding year is not indicative of overall practices.

“If high protein discounts and low prices continue, it is best to put your nitrogen into protein by delaying fertilizer application or doing a second application,” Jones said.

“The MSU bulletin Practices to Increase Wheat Grain Protein provides information to make these decisions. The MSU Small Grains Nitrogen Economic Calculator is another resource to help calculate economically optimum nitrogen rates.”

Insufficient sulfur can also contribute to low yields, and low wheat protein levels.

Without adequate sulfur, nitrogen cannot be used, and like nitrogen, sulfur can be lost to leaching. Unfortunately soil testing and guidelines for sulfur are not nearly as clear as for nitrogen, Jones noted. Visual symptoms along with soil type and location in the landscape can help determine plant sulfur deficiency. Sulfur deficiency causes uniform yellowing on upper, younger leaves first, in contrast to nitrogen deficiency, which shows up on lower leaves first. Loam or more coarse-textured soils, especially on eroded ridgetops, are more susceptible to sulfur deficiency, particularly after high rainfall.

If sulfur deficiency has been observed, then applying seven to 10 pounds sulfur per acre with the seed can prevent a sulfur deficiency. Up to 20 pounds of sulfur per acre may be needed for oilseeds such as canola.

An in-season rescue treatment for sulfur is to apply three to five pounds sulfur per acre as granular ammonium sulfate (21-0-0-24) or as a liquid sulfur formulation.

In areas with lower than average precipitation, like in much of western and southwest Montana, there may be above average amounts of nitrogen left in the soil, so it may be a year to save on fertilizer, Jones said.

“Soil tests are the best way to confirm this, and are always a good idea,” he said.

The Economic Nitrogen calculator is available at http://www.msuextension.org/ econtools/nitrogen/. For Fertilizer Guidelines for Montana Crops and Practices to Increase Wheat Grain Protein visit the Web at http://msuextension.org/publications. asp, or call Extension Publications at (406) 994-3273. Also see the soil fertility website at http://landresources.montana.edu/soilfertility. Jones can be reached at clainj@ montana.edu or 994-6076. ##### The natural yellow color of butter comes mainly from the beta-carotene found in the grass cows eat.

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Over the 10 year period, the lowest net farm income, rates of return on assets and equity, repayment capacity and financial efficiency occurred in 2015.”

There has been a sharp decline in financial performance since 2012, despite record wheat yields and beef prices, because of sharply lower grain prices. Median net farm income declined 62 percent in 2013, 40 percent in 2014, and 65 percent to $18,982 per farm in 2015.

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Reported in the September issue of Genome Biology (http://genomebiology.biomedcentral.com), this advance is like finding the medfly’s playbook of life. It gives researchers an edge in spotting weaknesses to exploit, particularly genes tied to the pest’s ability to reproduce, withstand pathogens, find host plants, and break down environmental toxins. The advance should also foster greater understanding of how the insect’s genetics make it such a successful invasive pest.

The researchers plan on “mining” the medfly’s genome for information that could improve the effectiveness of the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT). An approach used worldwide, SIT involves mass-rearing medflies in the lab and sterilizing the males for release into the wild to mate, resulting in eggs that won’t hatch.

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Handler, together with Marc Schetelig, a professor at Justus-Liebig-University Giessen in Germany, led a group of 64 scientists from 25 research organizations throughout the world who contributed to the “Mediterranean Fruit Fly Whole-Genome Sequencing Project.”

Handler’s work includes developing methods to genetically sort fruit flies by sex and genetically sterilize the males for SIT releases. Doing so should improve the cost-effectiveness and efficacy of this important biobased pest-population control method.

Once a female medfly has mated, she’ll deposit one to ten eggs just below the skin of the host fruit or vegetable.

Maggots then emerge, damaging the fruit or vegetable and exposing it to rotting. The maggots later pupate in the ground and emerge as adult flies, ready to mate in a few days and start the cycle again.

With the medfly’s genome sequence decoded, scientists can begin to explore new ways to break the reproductive cycle, as well as gain critical insight into how the pest invades and adapts to new habitats in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Importantly, this information should also help control other closely related insects, including the Oriental and Mexican fruit flies.

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Roses come in a wide range of colors. Each different color has a different meaning, or significance. It sends a silent, yet extremely important message from the sender to receiver.

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Publication series untangles solar electric investments

By University of Wyoming Extension Free publications unraveling solar electric investment complexities are available through the cooperative extension systems at the University of Wyoming (UW) and The Ohio State University (OSU).

Extension educators collaborated to produce the six-part “Solar Electric Investments” focused on incentives for agricultural operations, but they also apply to residences, said Benjamin Rashford, natural resource economics specialist with UW Extension.

OSU Extension energy development specialist Eric Romich said evaluating the financial return of an investment in solar electric requires considering system costs, tax implications, value of energy production, incentives, contracts and recurring costs.

“Some proposals are hard to understand, making it difficult to make fully informed investment decisions,” Romich said. “This bulletin series allows producers to work with the information on their own terms.”

The series includes estimating system production, assessing system costs, forecasting the value of electricity, understanding incentives and conducting financial analyses and shows readers an example photovoltaic (PV) solar installation.

The bulletins can be viewed or downloaded by going to http://www.wyoextension.org/publications/Search_Abstract. php and are available in pdf, HTML or ePub formats.

OSU Extension had hosted more than 40 programs detailing solar energy investments, and Romich said he learned through working with extension specialists other states were fielding similar questions.

He collaborated with former UW Extension energy coordinator Milt Geiger and Rashford, an agricultural and applied economics associate professor, to produce the bulletins.

Declining solar PV prices allow producers and homeowners more opportunities to take advantage of sunshine, noted Rashford.

“But knowing whether to take advantage of these opportunities (or not) requires sound information, and our extension team and these bulletins provide just that,” he said.

The bulletins introduce readers to the System Advisory Model, a tool developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory that can be downloaded and used to make solar investment decisions.

Livestock slaughter September 2016

United States highlights Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.32 billion pounds in September, up 4 percent from the 4.14 billion pounds produced in September 2015.

Beef production, at 2.18 billion pounds, was 4 percent above the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.62 million head, up 6 percent from September 2015. The average live weight was down 12 pounds from the previous year, at 1,370 pounds.

Veal production totaled 6.2 million pounds, 10 percent below September a year ago. Calf slaughter totaled 42,500 head, up 14 percent from September 2015. The average live weight was down 61 pounds from last year, at 251 pounds.

Pork production totaled 2.13 billion pounds, up 4 percent from the previous year. Hog slaughter totaled 10.2 million head, up 5 percent from September 2015. The average live weight was unchanged from the previous year, at 280 pounds.

Lamb and mutton production, at 12.0 million pounds, was down 2 percent from September 2015. Sheep slaughter totaled 193,300 head, slightly above last year. The average live weight was 125 pounds, down 3 pounds from September a year ago.

January to September 2016 commercial red meat production was 37.0 billion pounds, up 3 percent from 2015.

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Rock-boring bee named after ancient cliff dwellers

By Jan Suszkiw, Agricultural Research Service Utah State University (USU) graduate student Michael Orr rummaged through drawer after drawer at the National Pollinating Insects Collection until his doggedness paid off.

Inside one drawer, he spied what he’d been seeking: specimens of an unnamed, fuzzy gray bee and their nests-carved into chunks of sandstone.

Could these bees have made the same sandstone nests he had observed nearly a year before at the Grand StaircaseEscalante National Park in Utah? Intrigued, Orr contacted Frank Parker, a retired Federal researcher who first found the specimens 40 years ago for confirmation on the drawer’s contents. He then devised a plan to learn more, subsequently piecing together clues about the bee’s identity and nesting behavior gathered from sites in seven southwestern states, including Puebloan cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado.

Recently, in the journal Current Biology, Orr and his mentors from USU and the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) report their findings about the strange but tenacious sandstone bee. They named it Anthophora pueblo, in recognition of ancestral Puebloans who skillfully built their dwellings in cave entrances and cliff faces more than 700 years ago, mainly in what’s now the Four Corners region consisting of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona.

Orr, who is preparing his dissertation in biology, began his sandstone bee investigations by consulting with Parker, a former research leader of ARS’s Pollinating Insects Biology, Management and Systematics Research Unit in Logan, Utah.

Together with mentors James Pitts (USU Department of Biology) and Terry Griswold (ARS-Logan), Orr conducted laboratory and field work to expand on what Parker could tell him about the 10- to 15-millimeter-long native bee, which uses its powerful mandibles and water to tunnel into certain types of soft sandstone rock-whether on cliff sides or the walls of Puebloan structures.

Among the team’s findings: • The bee’s investment in time and energy-including wear and tear on its mandibles – is well worth the protection it gains from nest-invading beetles, predators, pathogens and even flash floods.

• Generations of A. pueblo bees will inhabit and even add to the nest tunnels begun by forbearers – with thousands of tunnel entrances sometimes pitting the rock face.

• The durable nature of the sandstone nests allows young bees to stay put for a few years, and they emerge only when flower blooms are at their peak-a behavior the researchers call “bet-hedging.”

These and other survival tricks make A. pueblo an interesting generalist pollinator and important contributor to the health of southwestern desert ecosystems. But the species’ preference for sandstone nesting habitat may preclude its managed use in large-scale crop production areas similar to that of honey bees or certain types of bumble bees, notes Diana Cox-Foster, current research leader of ARS’s Logan bee lab.

She adds that Native-American growers in the region want to learn more about the sandstone bee, especially its potential to pollinate native desert plants of medicinal importance, which are sustainably harvested from the land. Orr, meanwhile, hopes to study the genetic interrelatedness of sandstone communities of the bee – answering, for example, whether they comprise separate populations or work together as “one big happy family.”

ARS is the principal in-house research agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Hudson Hill receives national award

By University of Wyoming Extension The National Association of County Agriculture Agents presented University of Wyoming (UW) Extension educator Hudson Hill the 2016 Distinguished Service Award during its annual meeting held July 24 – 28 in Little Rock, Arkansas. The award is given to Extension educators who have demonstrated excellence over more than 10 years of service.

Hudson Hill is a Lincoln County educator specializing in nutrition and agriculture. He was recognized for his ability to create connections with people, his mentorship of others, and his successful extension programming in both traditional and non-traditional areas.

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By Denise Hoepfner, MSU News Service Montana State University alumna Carmel dome and at some challenges crewmembers Johnston made national news after emergfaced, such as how they handled their asing from a dome located on the slope of a signed tasks, what it takes to grow a garden Hawaiian volcano where she lived for a in light-limited conditions, the struggle of year as part of a NASA-funded project to keeping in touch with loved ones and what simulate life on Mars. it means to rely completely on solar power.

Johnston, a soil scientist from Whitefish In the third episode of the series, Johnston who earned her bachelor’s and master’s degives a tour of the crew’s food storage area grees from MSU’s Department of Land Reand talks about the importance of food to sources and Environmental Sciences in the crew morale.

College of Agriculture, served as mission “The relationship between food and crew commander of the Hawaii Space Exploramorale is really important,” Johnston says tion Analog and Simulation, or HI-SEAS, in the video. “If you’re eating food that you project, led by the University of Hawaii. don’t like, then your morale is going to be The focus of the yearlong mission was to really low, so I make a lot of the same things study how living in isolation in deep space my mom makes and that makes me feel for long durations affects crewmember closer to home and also more connected to cohesion and performance, and to provide my family.”

NASA with data on how to select and supJohnston explained that earlier HI-SEAS port a flight crew that will work cohesively missions performed a food study to deteras a team while in space. For the mission, mine whether astronauts would be more satcrewmembers had to behave and live as if isfied with cooking their own meals rather they were truly on Mars. than eating the premade freeze-dried meals Along with five other researchers, used on the International Space Station.

Johnston moved into the two-story, solar“We made fantastic meals that tasted powered dome on the Mauna Loa volcano exactly as you cook in the normal world on Aug. 28, 2015. because we had most of the same ingreJohnston said there were a number of dients,” she said. “As long as you have a reasons she joined the mission, which was basic knowledge of cooking and ingredient the fourth – and longest – of the HI-SEAS proportions, you can make amazing meals missions. Previous missions lasted four or out of freeze-dried or backpacking meals. eight months.

There is no reason to eat bad food in space.”

“I wanted to participate in HI-SEAS to Johnston said that an upside to being contribute to space exploration, conduct isolated in the dome was the lack of outside research in a unique environment and test distractions. my personal limits,” she said.

“We had the ability to shut out all the Before entering the dome, Johnston spent distractions of modern society,” she said. the summer working in Glacier Park, enjoy“No social media, no news streaming, ing as much time outdoors as she could. nothing that didn’t come through email and “There aren’t too many things that you a 20-minute delay in each direction. You can miss in the dome other than your family, could shut out the outside world and just friends and the outdoors,” she said. focus on your tasks at hand.”

As commander, Johnston’s role was to The crew’s emergence from the dome on ensure that crewmembers were compliant Aug. 28 attracted attention from multiple with the mission objectives and research media outlets, including National Geotasks, such as geologic exploring and analygraphic, NPR and Smithsonian magazine, sis, team cooperation tasks and completing all wanting to know more about the expedaily surveys. rience of living with five other researchers “I spent a good deal of time emailing with in a 1,200-square-foot space with limited mission support about our status, progress resources. or any issues that were occurring and then Johnston said coming out of isolation working to fix any problems that we had,” to an onslaught of media attention was Johnston said. overwhelming, with “microphones and The crew documented some of their daycameras in your face, and people asking to-day life for The History Channel’s “Hisquestions, when all you really want to do tory Now” video series, “The Martians.” is eat breakfast.”

The series gives viewers a look inside the The Smithsonian story by Matt Jancer CONTINUED ON PAGE C48

Adequate zinc vital to healthy immune response

By Rosalie Marion Bliss, Agricultural Research Service As cold and flu season nears, now is a good time to take stock of zinc intake, because adequate zinc is essential to immune response. In a study funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS), a group of older adults with relatively low blood zinc concentrations boosted their immune function by raising their zinc levels.

Researchers observed an increase in T cells in blood that was challenged with a stimulus that mimicked infectious agents. T cells are white blood cells that play a key immune role. The researchers noted that the greater the blood zinc concentrations, the greater the increase in T cells.

The study was led by Simin Nikbin Meydani, director of the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts.

For the study, researchers recruited participants 65 or older from Boston-area nursing facilities. More than 30 percent of the participants tested low in zinc. Researchers divided the zinc-deficient participants into two groups. For three months, one group consumed 30 milligrams (mg) of additional zinc via a daily multivitamin supplement, and a control group received a similar supplement that contained 5 mg of zinc. While the recommended dietary intake is 8-11 mg daily, the higher level was used because many volunteers had low blood zinc levels.

The researchers then retested the participants’ blood zinc levels and T cell numbers. They found that the participants who took 30 mg of supplemental zinc had higher blood zinc concentrations and higher T-cell counts as well as better T-cell function than those in the control group.

Good sources of zinc include oysters and other shellfish, fortified breakfast cereals, beef, pork and beans. A personalized nutrient-intake assessment that includes a zincintake audit is available at www.supertracker.usda.gov.

ARS is USDA’s chief in-house scientific research agency.

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MSU alumna spends year in solar-powered dome as part of simulated Mars mission CONTINUED FROM PAGE C46

shares the ways the crew enjoyed their down time, including weekly board game and movie nights and the ways they transformed freeze-dried ingredients -- delivered by a quarterly “resupply bot” – into ”Martian“ cuisine.

In the Smithsonian story, Johnston mentions how being in isolation reveals someone’s existing personality.

“You can fake your personality for a couple of weeks, at most, but over the long term, your true personality will come out in the end,” Johnston said in the interview.

The National Geographic story by Nadia Drake details how the researchers spent the year without access to open air – crewmembers had to wear a full spacesuit when they left the dome -- and with limited contact from the outside world. At least two crew members, Drake wrote, experienced deaths of loved ones while in the dome and missed weddings and births, as well as holidays with family and friends.

In a segment from NPR’s “All Things Considered,” Johnston shares the similarities of living in the dome and on Mars.

“You have to live with all the resources that you have,” Johnston said in the interview. “And, if you don’t have something, you either need to get by without, or you need to make it.”

She said the biggest challenge over the year was adjusting to the way other people dealt with situations and working through these differences.

“In normal life, you could just walk away,” Johnston said in the interview. “But in isolation, you have to deal with those situations and you have to come to an understanding at the end of it. You can’t just leave because you need that person for the next day.”

Johnston said much of her education at MSU prepared her to successfully complete the mission.

“The experience I gained in doing remote fieldwork (while pursuing) my master’s degree prepared me for collecting and analyzing data in a remote location,” she said.

“The skills and topics I learned in geology, geomorphology, GIS, remote sensing and soils courses were directly applicable to collection and subsequent mapping of our ‘Martian’ landscape as well as growing fresh vegetables for the crew to enjoy.”

Despite any hardships and stressful situations, Johnston said the payoff is knowing the team’s research in determining important factors to consider when sending humans to Mars will benefit future explorations in space or other similar environments.

“The data we collected is focused primarily on a mission to Mars, but it has applications to any remote or extreme environment,” she said. “How do you select the ideal crew composition? What happens when you can’t walk away from an argument? What support is needed from the ground in order to keep astronauts productive and happy?”

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Hot Springs County secretary receives top award

By University of Wyoming Extension Vicki Nichols in the Hot Springs County office has received University of Wyoming Extension’s top honor for secretaries.

Nichols received the Frances Freese Secretary of the Year award during the recent annual Extension Secretary Conference – A Professional Event (ESCAPE) meeting in Buffalo.

Nichols joined UW Extension in 2011.

In the nomination, Nichols was recognized for her professionalism, innovation, and follow-through, as well as graciousness, humor and warmth.

“It is without question she is considered an integral part of UW Extension,” said Ann Roberson, the administrative associate at University of Wyoming Extension who presented the plaque. “She shares her talents with not only her county but her area and at 4-H camps, fairs, fund raising events and others.”

The award, which recognizes extension secretaries for outstanding contributions and accomplishments, is presented each year during ESCAPE. Freese worked at the Wind River Indian Reservation extension office before moving to the Fremont County office, where she worked for 25 years.

UW Extension has offices in every county and the Wind River Indian Reservation.

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Crop production October 2016 Montana highlights Based on October 1 conditions, canola production in Montana is forecast at 91.50 million pounds, down 3 percent from the 2015 crop, according to the October 1 Agricultural Yield Survey conducted by the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Acreage harvested is expected to total 61,000 acres, down 16,000 acres from the 77,000 harvested last year. Canola yield is forecast at 1,500 pounds per acre, up from 1,220 pounds per acre last year.

Alfalfa hay production in Montana is forecast to total 3.57 million tons this year, up from the 3.40 million tons produced in 2015. Montana farmers and ranchers expect to harvest 1.70 million acres of alfalfa hay this year, unchanged from 2015. Alfalfa hay yield is expected to average 2.10 tons per acre, compared with last year’s yield of 2.00 tons per acre and the August 1 forecast of 2.10 tons per acre. Producers expect to harvest 950,000 acres of other hay in 2016, up 150,000 acres from last year. Other hay production is forecast at 1.71 million tons, up 34 percent from 1.28 million tons a year ago. Other hay yield is expected to average 1.80 tons per acre, compared with last year’s

yield of 1.60 tons per acre and the August 1 forecast 1.50 tons per acre.

Call (406) 263-1082 Sugarbeet production in Montana is forecast at 1.43 million tons, down 1 percent from the 1.44 million tons produced in 2015. Growers expect to harvest 45,200 2009 Kenworth T-370 acres this year compared with 43,700 a year ago. Yields are expected to average 31.7 FOR SALE tons per acre, unchanged from the SeptemLess than 170,000 miles, ber 1 forecast but down from last year’s 22-ft. ITB box, yield of 33.0 tons per acre. As of October Michelin 22.5 tires, 80% all around, super clean 2, Montana’s sugarbeet crop condition was rated 3 percent poor, 21 percent fair, 64 perPhone (406) 799-6923 cent good, and 12 percent excellent. Harvest of sugarbeets was estimated at 22 percent complete, compared with 19 percent last year and the 5 year average of 12 percent.

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ISU scientists create simulation to explore watershed health

By Iowa State University of Science and Technology News Service Iowa State University (ISU) personnel “This isn’t the first computer simulation have designed an online simulation that to try to model these concepts, but previous allows students and adults to experiment attempts require you to be an expert to unwith how land-use practices can affect the derstand them,” Schulte Moore said. “This health of a watershed. one was designed to be understandable and People in Ecosystems Water Integrausable for those who aren’t experts, middle school students, for instance.” tion, or PEWI (pronounced pee-wee), is a Schulte Moore said PEWI has been used web-based educational game designed to mostly in college courses so far, but she help users understand the production and envisions adapting the tool for middle and environmental consequences of various high schools. agricultural and conservation practices.

John Tyndall, an associate professor of The simulation presents users with a natural resource ecology and management, 6,000-acre virtual watershed divided into said he uses PEWI in land management and a grid of 10-acre sections. Users can then economics courses he teaches. The simulachoose how each section of land is used, selecting from a menu of options that tion helps to illustrate concepts related to includes conventional corn and soybean land use, ecosystem processes and service production, livestock production, wetlands, outcomes, Tyndall said, and the feedback prairie, forest and more. he gets from students is overwhelmingly The simulation then tracks how the landpositive. use decisions impact agricultural produc“At this point, I can’t imagine teaching these concepts, and more, without PEWI,” tion, wildlife habitat, soil quality and water he said. quality.

Schulte Moore said college instructors The program aims to present complex have developed an exercise that asks stuscientific concepts in a user-friendly way, said Lisa Schulte Moore, a professor of dents to design a watershed similar to what natural resource ecology and managemight be seen in the countryside today, then implement a variety of practices to achieve ment who leads the PEWI effort. A short the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy goals video tutorial included with the simulation, of 45 percent reduction in total nitrogen and available at https://vimeo.com/178196095, phosphorus loads to water. shows new users how to get started.

The program’s virtual watershed is based on Midwestern conditions, but it’s not meant to match the real world on an acre-by-are basis. Instead, Schulte Moore said allowing users to experiment with a “fictitious space” encourages users to explore alternatives more freely.

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Montana highlights All wheat production in Montana, estimated at 212.68 million bushels, is up 13 percent from 2015, according to the September 1 Agricultural Survey conducted by the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. All wheat yield was 42.3 bushels per acre, up 7.2 bushels per acre from a year ago.

Winter wheat producers seeded 2.25 million acres in the fall of 2015 for harvest in 2016, down from 2.35 million acres seeded for the previous year’s crop. Area harvested for grain decreased 70,000 acres from last year to 2.15 million acres in 2016. Winter wheat production is estimated at 105.35 million bushels, up 16 percent from last year. Winter wheat yield, at 49.0 bushels per acre, is up 8.0 bushels per acre from last year, and equal to the previous record high yield set in 2010.

Spring wheat seedings, at 2.15 million acres, are down 500,000 acres from last year. Area harvested totaled 2.11 million acres, down from 2.54 million acres harvested last year. Spring wheat production is estimated at 75.96 million bushels, down 4 percent from last year. Spring wheat yield, at 36.0 bushels per acre, is up 5.0 bushels per acre from last year.

Durum wheat seedings, at 780,000 acres, are up 160,000 acres from last year. Area harvested totaled 765,000 acres, up from 605,000 acres harvested last year. Durum wheat production is estimated at 31.37 million bushels, up 67 percent from last year. Durum wheat yield, at 41.0 bushels per acre, is up 10.0 bushels per acre from last year, and is a new record high yield, 6.0 bushels per acre above the previous record yield of 35.0 bushels per acre, set in 2013.

Oat seedings in Montana totaled 60,000 acres, up 10,000 acres from last year. Producers harvested 28,000 acres for grain or seed, up 6,000 acres from 2015. Oat production totaled 1.32 million bushels in 2016, up 13 percent from last year. Oat yield is 47.0 bushels per acre in 2016, down 6.0 bushels per acre from the previous year.

Montana’s barley seeded area, at 990,000 acres, is unchanged from last year. Harvested area, at 780,000 acres, is down 80,000 acres from 2015. Barley yield, at 60.0 bushels per acre, is up 8.0 bushels per acre from last year. Barley production in 2016 is estimated at 46.80 million bushels, up 5 percent from the previous year.

United States Highlights All wheat production totaled 2.31 billion bushels in 2016, up 12 percent from the revised 2015 total of 2.06 billion bushels. Area harvested for grain totaled 43.9 million acres, down 7 percent from the previous year. The United States yield is estimated at 52.6 bushels per acre, up 9 bushels from the previous year and represents a new record high.

The levels of production and changes from 2015 by type are winter wheat, 1.67 billion bushels, up 22 percent; other spring wheat, 534 million bushels, down 11 percent; and Durum wheat, 104 million bushels, up 24 percent.

Winter wheat production for 2016 totaled 1.67 billion bushels, up 22 percent from the revised 2015 total of 1.37 billion bushels. The United States yield, at 55.3 bushels per acre, is up 12.8 bushels from 2015 and represents a new record high. Area harvested for grain is estimated at 30.2 million acres, down 7 percent from the previous year. Record high yields are estimated in Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin for 2016.

Other spring wheat production for 2016 is estimated at 534 million bushels, down 11 percent from the revised 2015 total of 603 million bushels. Harvested area totaled 11.3 million acres, down 13 percent from 2015. The United States yield is estimated at 47.2 bushels per acre, 1 bushel higher than the 2015 average yield and represents a new record high.

Of the total production, 493 million bushels are Hard Red Spring wheat, down 13 percent from 2015. A record high yield is estimated in Idaho for 2016.

Durum wheat production for 2016 is estimated at 104 million bushels, up 24 percent from the revised 2015 total of 84.0 million bushels. Grain area harvested totaled 2.37 million acres, up 24 percent from the previous year. The United States yield is estimated at a record high of 44.0 bushels per acre, equal to the 2015 average yield. Production in North Dakota, the largest Durum-producing State, is up 37 percent from 2015. Durum wheat production in Montana for 2016 represents a record high for the State. Record high yields are estimated in both Montana and North Dakota for 2016.

Oat production is estimated at 64.8 million bushels, down 28 percent from 2015. Yield is estimated at 66.0 bushels CONTINUED ON PAGE C55

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It’s fall, the time of year when bears, both grizzly and black, actively search out food as they prepare for their long winter’s nap.

That means bears can be drawn to populated areas or mountain cabins by unsecured garbage cans, the smell of pet food, bird feeders and dirty barbecue grills.

Bears that encounter human supplied food sources often have a hard time returning to natural food. A conditioned bear will travel miles to get to a garbage can.

The following precautions can go a surprisingly long way to deter bears from visiting one’s backyard or campsite: • keep pet food inside a building or vehicle, • clean dirty barbeque grills, • don’t put up bird feeders until the winter, • make sure the compost pile is not laden with food scraps, • keep garbage in bear-resistant garbage cans or in a secure building until trash collection.

To learn more about bear proofing backyards and neighborhoods, and what systems, such as bear-resistant garbage cans or electric fence kits, may be needed to keep attractants off-limits, visit or call the nearest regional FWP office. Or go to the FWP website’s Be Bear Aware page at fwp.mt.gov.

Small grains – Sept. 2016 CONTINUED FROM PAGE C53

per acre, down 4.2 bushels from the previous year. Harvested area, at 981,000 acres, is 23 percent below last year.

Barley production is estimated at 199 million bushels, down 9 percent from the revised 2015 total of 218 million bushels. Average yield per acre, at 77.9 bushels, is up 8.8 bushels from the previous year and is the highest yield on record since estimates began in 1866. Producers seeded 3.05 million acres in 2016, down 16 percent from last year. Harvested area, at 2.56 million acres, is down 19 percent from 2015.

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Are farm policy and trade important for N.D. agriculture?

By Saleem Shaik, Associate Professor NDSU Agribusiness and Applied Economics Dept I recently became the digood idea. rector of the Center for AgSo let us take a look at ricultural Policy and Trade the importance of farm policy, along with associated Studies that is housed in farm programs and trade the Department of Agrito North Dakota agriculture business and Applied Ecoproduction. nomics at North Dakota What is Farm Policy?

State University (NDSU).

A farm bill refers to a We are engaged in studies multiyear, multicommodity related to evaluating the federal support law for farm importance of farm policy products. Two permanent and trade. laws, the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 I want to draw your attention to the imporand the Agricultural Act of 1949, provide tance of farm policy and trade (exports) to some standing authority for these programs.

North Dakota agriculture.

However, Congress usually amends these What drives Supply and Demand? provisions, reauthorizes or amends proviAs economists, we try to understand the sions of preceding temporary agricultural two main arteries of any sector, including agacts, and/or puts forth new provisions for a riculture: the supply of agriculture commodity limited time into the future during the farm production and the demand for these products. bill authorization process. Fifteen versions of What is driving the supply of agriculture the farm bills have been enacted since 1938. If commodity production? It is the technological you are interested to look at the evolution of innovations related to input resources, includfarm payments across farm bill periods, take ing the recent seed technology, and the use of a look at the appendix of a recent paper: Role global positioning systems to enhance efficient of Public Policy on Farm Real Estate Values. production.

Before we look at the importance of farm The technological innovations help to programs and trade (exports) to our state, let increase production or supply of agriculture us look at the growth in value of agricultural commodities efficiently, while farm policy sector production. helps farmers when they are faced with ranThe value of North Dakota’s agricultural dom and unknown risks. Farm policy and assector production grew from 494 million in sociated farm programs are introduced as part 1949 to $9.167 billion in 2015, with a peak of omnibus farm bills approximately every of $12.02 billion in 2012. The value of North five years. These bills including commodity Dakota crop production showed a negative and conservation programs and, most imporgrowth rate of minus 20.74, minus 10.91 and tantly, crop insurance to support growth in the minus 8.34 in 2013, 2014 and 2015, respecsupply of agriculture commodity production. tively. However, the rate of the value of North Discussions about the next farm bill are Dakota livestock production showed a growth round the corner. The primary concern inof minus 2.29, 20 and 0.09, respectively, in the cludes: are current farm programs including last three years. crop insurance really providing protection to To stabilize the value of agricultural proproducers against unknown and random risk duction, are commodity and crop insurance in the short and long run? The discussions programs contributing to North Dakota agshould revolve around an integrated approach riculture? involving production risk, price/marketing Based on the share of commodity payments risk, financial risk, institutional or policy risk, and crop insurance indemnities relative to trade risk and household risk rather than a crop receipts, it ranged from 8.51 percent for piece meal approach of addressing one or two commodity payments and 11.05 percent for risks independently. crop insurance in 2008 to 5.88 percent for An integrated farm policy along with techcommodity payments and 6.68 percent for nological innovations will not only increase crop insurance in 2015. However, in 2011, the supply or production of agriculture but also the share of commodity payments was 7.35 reduce the risk or variability in the supply or percent and crop insurance indemnities was production of agriculture.

24.17. Because we do not have the payments Does a demand for our agriculture comby commodity, stating the neutrality of farm modities exist? If yes, is it domestic demand, policy is difficult. or do we have international demand for our What is Agricultural Trade? agricultural products (exports and/or trade)?

According to economists, trade is the ability Trade is mostly accomplished via the World to undertake economic transactions between Trade Organization; however, we have seen countries free from any restraints imposed an increase in bilateral trade agreements and by governments or other regulators. Trade is regional trade agreements, including the North measured by the volume of imports and exAmerican Free Trade Agreement, Central ports. The primary driver of trade, according America Free Trade Agreement and, more to economists, is explained by the theory of recently, the Trans-Pacific Partnership, Transcomparative advantage. However, trade also atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership and has attracted critics based on the trade patterns Trade in Services Agreement. and the efficient or inefficient use of resources.

With increased emphasis on trade, evaluatPrior to looking at the importance of trade ing the demand for agricultural commodity (exports) to North Dakota agriculture, let us production, especially the importance of trade take a look at global and U.S. total exports of (exports) to North Dakota agriculture, is a agricultural commodities.

The global agricultural commodity trade increased from $152 billion in 1991 to $1.11 trillion in 2015. In contrast, the CONTINUED ON PAGE C56

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• Reduce maintenance with a self-cleaning feature. Offset rotor has a lower door for easy access for ease of net and twine removal, and the slat and chain bed with a split shaft makes mantenance simple.

• Prodce high quality feed with consistent material flow and cut length, while reducing hay waste by blowing away dust and mold from stored bales.

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• See your Vermeer dealer for comprehensive service and genuine Vermeer replacement parts.

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Are farm policy & trade important for N.D. ag CONTINUED FROM PAGE C56

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U.S. agricultural commodity trade increased from $40 billion in 1991 to $137 billion in 2015. If you compare the share of U.S. trade relative to the world, it was 29.2 percent in 1991 and reduced to 13.7 percent in 2015. Individual commodities such as corn, soybeans and wheat show similar trends. Comparison between U.S. and North Dakota total agricultural commodity trade in 2015 indicates the exports from North Dakota amounted to $903 million, compared with $137 billion. With respect to corn and wheat exports of North Dakota relative to the U.S., the shares in 2015 are the same as in 2008. However, the share of soybeans exports has declined.

Let us take a look at the share of North Dakota exports relative to the crop receipts. The share of corn exports relative to corn cash receipts was 27.73 percent in 2008, and it fell to 19.22 percent in 2015. The soybean export share relative to soybean cash receipts declined marginally from 59.59 percent in 2008 to 53.65 percent in 2015. Wheat showed a steep decline from 77.28 percent in 2008 to 57.59 percent in 2015.

To summarize, farm policy and trade do play a role in North Dakota’s agricultural production supply and demand.

Now, let’s talk about the real-world application of linking commodity and crop insurance payments to land values.

A recent paper I wrote, Role of Public Policy on Farm Real Estate Values, shows the results of an investigation on the contribution of commodity and crop insurance payments to agriculture land values. The paper also evaluates the importance of the U.S. president, Senate, House of Representatives and state governors on land values, commodity programs and crop insurance in the lower 48 states from 1948 to 2014.

The investigation found that the majority in the Senate and House played a statistically significant role in explaining expected farm program and crop insurance program payments and farm real estate values in the U.S. from 1948 to 2010.

However, governors did not play a statistically significant role in explaining expected farm and crop insurance program payments and farm real estate values, but the president played a significant role in explaining expected farm program payments and farm real estate values.

The results of the study suggest a positive contribution of expected farm crop returns, and farm and crop insurance program payments to farm real estate values. Based on the data, the average contribution of farm and crop insurance program payments was 15 and 8.88 percent, respectively.

Given the results of this study, the substantial cost reductions in the farm and crop insurance program payments likely will lead to disproportionate effects on farm real estate values. The study also indicates a negative and positive sign on the expected farm crop returns variable in the farm and crop insurance program payments equations, respectively.

This suggests the perceived counter-cyclic nature of expected crop insurance program payments (expected farm program payments) and farm returns is not consistent with the intent of the federal programs. This could be due to the intent of the different types of farm programs and crop insurance programs and the overlapping of the two programs to cover similar risks.

Finally, the results do not quantify changes in the share of contribution of farm and crop insurance program payments to the value of land through time and across regions. This would be a potentially valuable and fruitful research topic.

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Date When Observed: November 11th Veterans’s Day honors all members of the Armed Forces who have served this country valiantly, and in a very big way. They served and fought to protect us, to keep our country safe, and to preserve our way of life. Veterans gave their time, and risked their lives for you and me. In some cases, they made the ultimate sacrifice.

This holiday originally was called Armistice Day and was first celebrated in 1921. In 1954, President Eisenhower changed it to Veteran’s Day, in honor of those who served and died from all wars.

On November 11 at 11:11, 1921 the U.S. France and England each buried an unknown soldier in honor of those who died in World War I. This began the annual Armistice Day holiday. The time and day was picked because fighting ceased in WWI in 1918 on November 11 at 11:11. In keeping with this tradition, work stops on this day and time each year for a moment of silence.

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Pheasant hunters need to be bear aware

Pheasant season is under way and hunters along the Rocky Mountain Front, especially in riparian areas, need to be aware they are in bear country.

In recent years, grizzlies have wandered out onto the prairie away from the Front, following streams and river bottoms.

That means hunters moving through thick brush along streams now and into November during the big game season could encounter a grizzly. Fish, Wildlife and Parks recommends hunters carry bear spray in addition to their firearms. Statistically bear spray offers better personal protection than a sidearm in bear country.

FWP has produced a brochure outlining some simple safety procedures for bird hunters in grizzly country.

The brochures are available at FWP Region 4 in Great Falls and many license agents along the Front. For more information, call FWP in Great Falls at (406) 454-5840.

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Now your Montana Dealer for Trac Pac Snowmobile Trailers!

$3450

2016 PJ 20-ft. x 8” heavy duty deckover trailer with Monster ramps 4-ft. tail, 14,000# GVW.

2016 PJ 18-ft. quick tilt carhauler trailer (2) 3500# axles, 15” rubber, hydraulic tilt.

2016 PJ 16-ft.x91” gooseneck deckover dump trailer (2) 7000 lb axles, 4-ft. removable sides.

2016 PJ 16-ft. x 83” 3 axle dump trailer (3) 7000 lb. axles, scissor hoist, bumper pull.

2016 PJ 20-ft. medium duty deckover flatbed trailer 10,000 lb GVW, rear ramps. Also available in 16-ft.

$4300

$5350

2016 Trac Pac RF11 1LP 2-place snowmobile trailers individual tilt, drive on/off front ramps, powder coated, LED lights. 3 available!

2016 PJ 14-ft.x96” deckover dump trailer fold-down sides, 14,000# GVW, 16” rubber.

Also available: gooseneck.....$8600

$4600

2016 PJ 36-ft. gooseneck equipment tilt trailer 16-ft tilt, 20-ftX102-in. front stationary deck, Blackwood deck, (3) 7000 lb. axles, front 18,000 lb. winch.

2016 PJ 13-ft. equipment tilt trailer single 7000 lb. axle, 83” wide, radial tires, LED lights.

Also available: 16-ft......$3995

$9150 2016 PJ 28-ft. gooseneck tilt trailer 22-ft. tilt, 6-ft. front stationary, winch plate, (2) 7000 lb axles, spare.

Also available: 24-ft......$8850

$10,800

2016 PJ 16-ft tilt trailer Full tilt deck, (2) 7000 lb. axles, radial rubber.

2016 PJ 20-ft. quick tilt trailer (2) 5200 lb axles, electric over hydraulic full tilt.

$5250

Lots of inventory, best prices and more on the way!!

Financing & Delivery Available

2016 PJ 14-ft. x 83” high side dump trailer scissor hoist, tarp, (2) 7000# axles, spare tire.

Also available: Lo-Pro.....$8300 16-ft.........$9150

$5550

2016 PJ 5-ft. x 8-ft. utility trailer rear ramp, spare tire, 15” rubber.

Also available: 10-ft.......$1750

$13,600

2016 PJ 34-ft. gooseneck trailer powertail, (2) 12,000 lb axles, 2 speed jacks, fir deck.

$8850

2016 PJ 5 x 10-ft. tandem axle dump trailer (2) 5200# axles, tarp.

$7500

$3995

2016 PJ 16-ft. x 83” landscape trailer 3500# GVW, 4-ft. expanded metal sideboards, front landscape box, rear ramp gate, spare tire.

Also available: 14-ft.......$2995

$8850 2016 PJ 12-ft. x 83” dump trailer (2) 7000# axles, scissor hoist, spare, tarp.

$8250

2016 PJ 28-ft. 3 axle Lo Pro gooseneck trailer (3) 7000# axles, Monster ramps.

Also available: 30-ft......$9450

2017 Globe 55-ton Lowboy with 4th Axle Flip Non ground-bearing, air ride, rear axle lift, 60” axle spacing, hydraulic flip axle, pony motor, Apitong full deck, front locking tool box behind neck, covered rear deck, front flip ramps, white powder coat, LED lights, outside aluminum wheels, 2 king pin settings and set up for front flip box, 22.5 radial rubber, 10 year warranty and IN STOCK!

$72,000

2016 PJ 24-ft. Gooseneck Tilt (22+2) Trailer 22-ft. tilt + 2-ft. stationary, (2) 7000# axles, winch plate, spare tire.

2016 PJ 16-ft. x 83” bumper pull dump trailer (2) 7000# axles, scissor hoist, spare, tarp.

Also available: Lo-Pro.....$8650

$6150

2016 PJ 20-ft. Gooseneck Trailer (2) 7000# axles, straight deck slide-in rear ramps, spare tire.

2016 Globe 55-ton Lowboy Trailer Non-ground bearing, detachable neck, 24-ft. well, powder coated, LED lights, covered rear wheels, air ride with rear lift axle, 22.5 rubber with aluminum outside wheels, front tool box, Honda gas pony motor, wet line plumbing, 10 year structural warranty!

Equipment Connection, LLC 346 Sunrise Creek Loop; on Hwy 2 West, PO Box 958 Columbia Falls, MT 59912 email: sales@equipment4u.net

For all pieces, log on to our website: www.equipment4u.biz

$83,900

$95,000

2016 Globe 50-ton sliding axle tilt trailer 3 axle, air-ride, hydraulic winch, Apitong deck, powder coated, LED lights, outside aluminum wheels.

$49,900

2016 Globe 35-ton Detachable Lowboy Trailer Non ground-bearing, hydraulic detach, 24-ft. well, 22.5 rubber

$33,500

2017 Globe 25-ton tag trailer 3 axle, air-lift front axle, hydraulic rear ramps, 17.5 radial rubber, LED lights.

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406-892-3915