October 2014 by The Trader's Dispatch

OCTOBER 2014

Vol. XV No. 9 P.O. Box 306 Valier, MT 59486-0306

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

State seeks comments on draft water plan The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) is seeking public comments on the draft 2015 Montana State Water Plan. The 2015 Montana State Water Plan provides guidance for the conservation and management of water resources in Montana for the next 20 years. The plan was drafted after dozens of public meetings across the state, receiving hundreds of submitted comments and input from the most diverse group of water users and stakeholder ever assembled to address water issues. The Montana State Water Plan represents the vision and efforts of regional Basin Advisory Councils and hundreds of citizens of Montana’s four major river basins – the Clark Fork/Kootenai, Lower Missouri, Upper Missouri and Yellowstone, said Paul Azevedo, DNRC Water Management Bureau Chief. “The plan identifies the most critical water issues facing Montana and makes recommendations on how we as a state can address them,” he explained. “The finished plan will be presented to the 2015 Montana Legislature.” The final round of public meetings has been scheduled. Meetings will be conducted in the communities within the four major river basins. Times, dates and locations of all meetings will be posted on the DNRC Facebook page, www. facebook.com/MontanaDNRC. CONTINUED ON PAGE A2

UPCOMING AUCTIONS

Oct. 18-19, RK Statewide Auction, Aitken Trust Estate Real Estate & Equipment, Glasgow............................................................................................................A3 Oct. 18, Smith Sales Co., Fall Surplus, Miles City..............................................A6 Oct. 18, Ophus Auction Service, Consignment, Big Sandy..............................A5 Oct. 23, Rivers West Auction, Lane Estate, Evaro............................................A51 Oct. 24, Toavs Premier Auction, McCone Land, Brockway..............................A19 Oct. 25, Ophus Auction Service, T&T Repair Closeout, Havre..........................A4 Oct. 25, Musser Bros Auction & Real Estate, Springtime Ranch, Columbus..A7 Nov. 1, RK Statewide Auction, Vollmer Real Estate & Inventory, Jordan........A20 Nov. 4-11, Rivers West Auction, Lane Estate, Online.......................................A50 Nov. 5, RK Statewide Auction, Richland Land, Sidney....................................A22 Nov. 5, United Country/Northwest Realty, Saco Gravel Pit, Hunting Land, Equipment, Online...................................................................................................A48 Nov. 5, Musser Bros Auction & Real Estate, Bridger Ranch, Melstone...........A8 Nov. 8, Musser Bros Auction & Real Estate, Zeiler Farm, Billings..................A17 Nov. 8, Flying D Auction, Fall Consignment, Conrad.......................................A48 Nov. 11, Schrader Real Estate & Auction Co., Unreserved Inventory Reduction, Sidney, Nebraska...........................................................................................A24 Nov. 13, Musser Bros Auction & Real Estate, Stricker Ag Equipment, Hardin.A9 Nov. 15, Musser Bros Auction & Real Estate, Streck Farm, Laurel................A17

Nominations for Ranching Woman of the Year

The Montana Stockgrowers Association is seeking nominations for the 2014 Montana Ranching Woman of the Year. The annual award is presented to an MSGA member who has made great contributions to the Montana ranching community and has gone above and beyond to support their family and friends. Nominations are due November 1 and the recipient will be recognized at MSGA’s annual convention in Billings, December 11-13. “Women are often the backbone of Montana’s ranching communities. These women often go above and beyond to support their immediate family members and pitch in whenever the need arises in their communities,” said Tucker Hughes, MSGA President from Stanford. “We look forward to recognizing these accomplished women each year at our annual convention and thanking them for their hard work.” Last year’s recipient of the Ranching Woman of the Year CONTINUED ON PAGE A2

This sow black bear and her two cubs did not seem too concerned about the traffic on Montana Highway 2 near the summit west of East Glacier. One cub was black and the other a light brown. Picture was taken on October 2 shortly after an early season dusting of snow.

MGGA statewide listening sessions The Montana Grain Growers Association has scheduled ten grower information sessions around the state to hear the concerns of producers and provide more information on new farm bill programs. MGGA President Matt Flikkema of Manhattan says, “Our annual listening sessions give growers a chance to provide direction on the key issues of the organization. It’s very important that we do this in the communities where our members farm.” This year, in response to growers who have requested more information, education and guidance to help them make decisions about participation in new farm programs, we have allowed time on the agenda to discuss how the new ARC and PLC programs can be used as risk management tools.

PRODUCTION SALES

Oct. 27, J & L Livestock, Billings................................A11 Nov. 8, Laubach Red Angus, Big Timber....................A38 Nov. 13, Diamond D Angus, Valier..............................A27 Dec. 5, Harmon Angus, Lavina...................................A35

PRIVATE TREATY

Churchill Cattle Co, Manhattan..................................A25 Feddes Herefords, Manhattan....................................A25 J Bar E Ranch, Plentywood........................................A25 McMurry Cattle, Billings..............................................A25 Thomas Herefords, Gold Creek..................................A25 Anderson Ranch, Dupuyer.........................................A26

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Both members and non-members are encouraged to attend. Bring your questions and ideas and consider bringing a neighbor, state legislator or prospective member. This is your opportunity to let us know what we can do to improve your grower association. See you there! Locations, dates and times:  Monday, October 13 9:00 AM – Conrad, Norley Hall, 400 North Virginia 3:00 PM – Creston, Northwestern Ag Research Center, 4570 MT Hwy 35. Tuesday, October 14 8:00 AM – Havre, Northern Ag Research Center, 3710 Assinniboine Road 1:00 PM – Malta, Great Northern Hotel, 2 S 1st St 6:00 PM – Wolf Point, Sherman Inn, 200 East Main St. Wednesday, October 15 10:00 AM – Plentywood, Montana State Bank, 200 N. Main St 3:00 PM – Sidney, Richland Co. Extension Office, 1499 N Central Ave. CONTINUED ON PAGE A2

Deadline for NOVEMBER issue is October 31

Comments on water plan

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WAGONS FOR SALE

CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

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Those in the Lower Missouri River Basin can attend a public meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. at the following locations: October 14 in the First United Methodist Church in Roundup October 15 at the Great Northern Inn in Havre, and October 16 at the Cottonwood Inn in Glasgow. For those unable to attend a public meeting, DNRC will accept written public comments on the plan from through October 26. To submit written comments, visit the DNRC Web site at www.dnrc.mt.gov/; an on-line comment form and copy of the draft plan can be found on the Web site.

Ranching Woman of Year CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

was Glenna Stucky, who ranches with her husband, Earl, near Avon. Along with raising their family, Glenna has been heavily involved in local 4-H programs, CattleWomen’s activities and several community events. Family friends Ed and Bev Fryer describe Glenna as “just one of those people that when you meet them, you know that they are very happy and successful being a Ranch Woman.” Past recipients of the award include Floydena Garrison of Glen, Helen Hougen of Melstone, Marian Hanson of Ashland, Carol Mosher of Augusta, Donna Sitz-Arthun of Billings, and Holley Smith of Glen. Nomination letters submitted by family or close friends should identify a ranching woman, who is a member of Montana Stockgrowers, describe her role on the ranch, and the characteristics that set her apart when supporting the family and ranch, as well as describe her involvement in community efforts. Biographies should include the ranching woman’s hometown, family members, and number of years involved in ranching activities. Along with the nomination biography, submissions should include photos depicting the ranching woman’s family, ranch and community involvement. Nominations should be submitted to the Montana Stockgrowers office by November 1, 2014 via mail (420 N. California, Helena, MT 59601) or email (lorrie@mtbeef.org). For more information contact the MSGA office at (406) 442-3420 or visit mtbeef.org.

Listening sessions CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

Thursday, October 16 9:00 AM – Baker, Red River Inn & Suites, 410 Montana Ave 4:00 PM – Harlowton, Harlowton Library, 13 South Central Ave. Friday, October 17 9:00 AM – Bozeman, Best Western GranTree Inn, Tamarack Rm., 1325 N. 7th Ave 3:00 PM – Dillon, U of M Western Mathews Hall, Lewis & Clark Room, 710 South Atlantic St . Thursday, October 23 1:00 PM – Great Falls, Holiday Inn, Aronson Rm, 1100 5th St. South.

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Small grain highlights

All wheat production in Montana, estimated at 213.2 million bushels, is up 6 percent from 2013, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. All wheat yield was 37.7 bushels per acre, down 1.3 bushels per acre from a year ago. Winter wheat producers seeded 2.50 million acres in the fall of 2013 for harvest in 2014, up from 2.00 million acres seeded for the previous year’s crop. Area harvested for grain increased 340 thousand acres to 2.24 million acres in 2014. Winter wheat production is estimated at 91.8 million bushels, up 12 percent from last year. Winter wheat yield, at 41.0 bushels per acre, is down 2.0 bushels per acre from last year. Spring wheat seedings, at 3.05 million acres, are up 100 thousand acres from last year. Area harvested totaled 2.99 million acres, up from 2.83 million acres harvested last year. Spring wheat production is estimated at 107.6 million bushels, up 3 percent from last year. Spring wheat yield, at 36.0 bushels per acre, is down 1.0 bushel per acre from last year. Durum wheat seedings, at 435 thousand acres, are down 15,000 acres from last year. Area harvested totaled 430 thousand acres, down from 435 thousand acres harvested last year. Durum wheat production is estimated at 13.8 million bushels, down 10 percent from last year. Durum wheat yield, at 32.0 bushels per acre, is down 3.0 bushels per acre from last year. Oat seedings in Montana totaled 45,000 acres, down 5,000 acres from last year. Producers harvested 16,000 acres for grain or seed, down 6,000 acres from 2013. Oat production totaled 1.04 million bushels in 2014, down 12 percent from last year. Oat yield is 65.0 bushels per acre in 2014, up 11.0 bushels per acre from the previous year. Montana’s barley seeded area, at 920 thousand acres, is down 70,000 acres from last year. Harvested area, at 775 thousand acres, is down 55,000 acres from 2013. Barley yield, at 59.0 bushels per acre, is up 7.0 bushels per acre from last year. Barley production in 2014 is estimated at 45.7 million bushels, up 6 percent from the previous year. US highlights All wheat production totaled 2.04 billion bushels in 2014, down 5 percent from the revised 2013 total. Area harvested for grain totaled 46.5 million acres, up 3 percent from the previous year. The United States yield is estimated at 43.8 bushels per acre, down 3.3 bushels from the previous year. The levels of production and changes from 2013 by type are winter wheat, 1.38 billion bushels, down 11 percent; other spring wheat, 601 million bushels, up 12 percent; and Durum wheat, 57.1 million bushels, down 2 percent. Winter wheat production for 2014 totaled 1.38 billion bushels, down 11 percent from the revised 2013 total. The United States yield, at 42.6 bushels per acre, is down CONTINUED ON PAGE A4

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Small grain highlights CONTINUED FROM PAGE A3

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4.7 bushels from 2013. Area harvested for grain is estimated at 32.3 million acres, down 1 percent from the previous year. Other spring wheat production for 2014 is estimated at 601 million bushels, up 12 percent from the revised 2013 total. Harvested area totaled 12.8 million acres, up 13 percent from last year. The United States yield is estimated at 46.9 bushels per acre, down slightly from last year. Of the total production, 561 million bushels are Hard Red Spring wheat, up 14 percent from last year. Record high yields are estimated in the Dakotas. Durum wheat production for 2014 is estimated at 57.1 million bushels, down 2 percent from the revised 2013 total. Grain area harvested totaled 1.37 million acres, up 3 percent from the previous year. The United States yield is estimated at 41.6 bushels per acre, down 1.7 bushels from 2013. Production in North Dakota, the largest Durum-producing State, is up 4 percent from last year. A record high yield is estimated in South Dakota. Oat production is estimated at 70.5 million bushels, up 9 percent from the revised 2013 total but represents the fourth lowest production on record. Yield is estimated at 67.8 bushels per acre, up 3.7 bushels from the previous year. Harvested area, at 1.04 million acres, is 3 percent above last year. This is the third lowest acreage harvested for grain on record. Barley production is estimated at 180 million bushels, down 17 percent from the revised 2013 total. Average yield per acre, at 73.4 bushels, is up 2.1 bushels from the previous year and represents a record high for the United States. Producers seeded 2.98 million acres in 2014, down 16 percent from last year. Harvested area, at 2.46 million acres, is down 19 percent from 2013. ##### Get rid of corns by soaking a Band-aid in apple cider vinegar and apply to the corn for a day or two or soak your feet in a shallow pan of warm water with half a cup of vinegar. Finish either way by rubbing the corn with a clean pumice stone. ##### Adding 5-10 fluid ounces of white vinegar to the rinse cycle of your washing machine will reduce lint in your clothing.

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2014 antelope hunting outlook

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and Horseshoe Hills. To the east, antelope Things are looking up for Montana antenumbers are up substantially east and south lope with populations continuing to recover of Livingston, but numbers remain below from previous years’ winter mortality and average in the Shields. Antelope are generreduced recruitment in central and eastern ally concentrating around wet and green Montana. areas in all hunting districts. This year, there are even a few more Region 4—Central Montana special licenses available reflecting that • Antelope numbers are still recovering reduced but improving status. from recent harsh winters. For hunters this Successful antelope license applicants is once again reflected in FWP issuing fewer may recognize increased fawn production doe-fawn tags. in many areas as populations respond to Region 5 — South Central Montana generally favorable weather and habitat • Antelope numbers throughout south conditions in 2014. central Montana are stable to increasing Montana’s antelope archery season will from the past couple of years. Fawn producclose October 10 and the general rifle season tion increased dramatically in the spring of for antelope will run October 11-November 9. 2014 and should result in hunters seeing For more information on antelope huntmore antelope than last year. In areas iming in Montana, visit FWP’s website at fwp. pacted by bluetongue in 2008, population mt.gov, click “Hunting” then click Hunting numbers remain below average, but are Guide. increasing. Here’s a regional rundown on what anteRegion 6—Northeastern Montana lope hunters can expect this year. • While on the rebound from recent Region 2—Western Montana severe winters, lower harvest quotas are • Pronghorn distribution is centered in the expected as pronghorn populations recover. Deer Lodge area and few licenses are issued Region 7—Southeastern Montana to conserve this island population. • Recent population surveys across ReRegion 3—Southwestern Montana gion 7 indicate that antelope populations • In the far western part of the region, are recovering but remain well below longpopulations are above long-term averages term averages. Numbers were very similar in the Ruby-Blacktail area and the Cento last year, which were 50 percent below tennial Valley, but below their long-term long term average and 66 percent below the average in the Tobacco Roots. To the south, 10 year peak count that occurred in 2006. near Dillon, antelope numbers are stable to Populations are rebounding nicely in the increasing, but access to antelope in areas southern portion of the region, but seem to may be difficult. Antelope numbers are be struggling in the northern portion. Hunter also up in hunting district 341, the Highsuccess rates measured at the Broadus lands. Meanwhile, in the central part of the Check Station have equaled 72 percent each region, Townsend area antelope numbers of the past two years and similar rates are appear to be generally down or stable, but expected again this year. FWP recommends fawn production was fairly good this year. that hunters head to the southern portion of Antelope are stable in the upper Madison, the region to hunt antelope this fall. but below objective in the lower Madison

Fall grazing management

By Rory Lewandowski, Ohio State University Extension Educator Wayne County After clipping pastures throughout the growing season and managing pasture rotations to insure that plants are not overgrazed and that there is enough rest period between grazing passes, it can be tempting in the fall to let grazing management slide. There is fall crop harvest and any number of other fall tasks to get done before winter. However, from a plant health standpoint, overgrazing during the fall is more detrimental to the plant compared to overgrazing followed by rest in the early part of the growing season. Fall is the time when the perennial plant must store up carbohydrate reserves that will be used to survive the winter and generate new growth next spring. In the fall of the year environmental conditions are not favorable for rapid leaf growth and an overgrazed plant will not be able to generate a lot of new leaf growth. Although leaf growth is slow, if sufficient leaf area is maintained throughout the fall season, photosynthesis is not slowed down. Physiologically this means that the carbohydrates produced by photosynthesis during this time period accumulate in plant storage organs. This is exactly what the plant needs to survive the winter and produce new growth next spring. Once we reach the fall period it is critical that grass plants be managed to insure that adequate leaf area is left after a grazing pass. Since leaf regrowth is slow, this means leaving a typical grazing residual plus some extra. For orchardgrass, leave 4 to 5 inches at a minimum. Tall fescue and bluegrass should be managed to leave a 3 to 4 inch residual. If there is not enough pasture growth to allow the rotation to be managed in this way, then consider feeding some hay. Think of hay use at this time as another management tool that allows you to protect your pastures. You will be rewarded with quicker pasture green up and more vigorous growth next spring. ##### This combo will knock out any germs that are causing bad breath. Gargle with a mixture of 1 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Strawberries need winter protection

By James Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension, Minnesota Strawberries need protection from the cold winter temperatures. They must be mulched each fall for protection against the cold temperatures which injure the crowns, roots and flower buds. If unprotected, the flower buds will be injured when the temperature falls below 20 degrees Fahrenheit. For every 5 degree drop in temperature the damage becomes more severe. Like many perennial plants, alternate freezing and thawing of unprotected plants will heave them out of the soil and also cause damage. The exact time to apply the mulch varies from year to year. Applying the mulch too early in the fall before growth ceases may cause smothering of the plants as they attempt to continue growing under the covering. Allow the strawberry plants to harden off by exposing them to a hard frost or two, but cover them before the temperature drops below 20 degrees Fahrenheit. There are several suitable winter mulches for strawberries. The material selected should be reasonably free of weed seeds and coarse enough so it does not pack easily. Clean wheat or oat straws are excellent cover mulches because the hollow stems trap and hold air which adds to the insulating value. Shredded corn stalks, marsh hay and soybean straw are also acceptable mulches. Avoid materials like tree leaves or sawdust because they pack too tightly and may smother the strawberry plants. The mulch should be spread evenly to a depth of 4 to 6 inches over the entire planting. Leave the mulch on as long as possible in the spring. Check the plants periodically by lifting some of the mulch with a fork. Check for new growth which will be white or yellow in color. Do not remove the mulch as long as the majority of the leaves are dark green. Removing the mulch too soon will encourage the plants to produce flowers before danger of frost is past. If a late frost does not destroy the blooms completely, it damages them enough to produce nubby berries. It is a good idea to keep the mulch handy for awhile so that it can be tossed back over the blooming plants if frost threatens. For more information, contact me 800-450-2465 stordahl@umn.edu. Carl Hoffman, former Extension Educator, provided this article.

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Feeder Hogs FOR SALE

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 - 10:30AM COLUMBUS, MT DIRECTIONS: From The East - West of Columbus 8 miles on I-90, Springtime exit 400, NW on Springtime Rd 5 miles (stay left at Y) continue 1.8 miles to ranch entrance on South. From the West - Reedpoint exit 392, 1.5 miles North on Reedpoint Rd (stay right at Y) continue 3.4 miles, then East 2.5 miles on Springtime Rd to ranch entrance on South.

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Storage Shed 16x12x8, 2 windows, walk-thru Fuel Tanks: (2)1000; (1)500; (1)250 gallon Port fuel tank, 100 gal, 12v pump Poly water tanks: 1500, 450 gal Fimco ATV sprayer; 12v, 25 gal (2)Billy Cook Classic stock saddles; 17” (2)Stock saddles; 15,16”; Pony saddle 13½”; Pads 5 Pc rough cut lumber 1 Pr: 20.8R42 tires Assorted light truck tires Fence build trailer; 3 spool Electric fence posts, wire, chargers Drive posts, Woven wire, Wire reel Chisel sweeps, points Hay rack stops for trailer New & used baler belts Koehn Whip Gate Dodge 3500 p/u box(‘07), 8’, new unused Calf pullers

SHOP

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Jim Lusk - (406) 780-9025, Jon Lusk - (406) 780-1358 Merton Musser, Auction Manager - (406) 652-2266 - memusser@mbauction.com

TERMS & CONDITIONS

All purchases must be paid for on day of auction. Cash or checks accepted with valid Driver’s License. Out of state buyers must present a letter guaranteeing funds addressed to Musser Bros., Inc. for purchases greater than $1,000. No item is to be removed from the premises until paid for. All items sold “as is, where is” without warranty.

AUCTIONEERS NOTE

This is an exceptionally nice line of equipment we are selling for the Springtime Ranch. You’ll go a long way trying to find someone who took as good a care of his or her equipmentas The Lusk’s. Many of the items show very little usage. Mark your calendar’s now for Saturday, October 25th, 10:30AM, Merton Musser.

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Trader’s Dispatch, October 2014 — Page A8

BRIDGER T RANCH

WEDNESDAY, NOV 5th • 11:00 AM MELSTONE, MT DIRECTIONS: From Roundup, MT – East on Hwy 12 for 32 miles to Harvey Road, South ½ mile

2014 HAY • Rounds 1st Crop: 1000 bales 2nd Crop: 504 bales 3rd Crop: 700 bales Hay barley: 75 bales Last year: 100 bales Feeder hay: 150 bales Grinder hay: 100 bales (2 Weeks removal – loader & operator included – accessible by semi - hay tests available)

TRUCKS 2002 GMC C8500 Dump; 18’ Crysteel box, auto endgate-grn, auto tarp, Cat 3126-250 hp, Allison auto, air ride seat w/ lumbar, 11R22.5’s (vg), 22k r/13.2k f axles, 103,101 miles 2001 IH 4900 Dump; 10’ box, rear hoist & side tilt w/conveyor, 466E dsl-210 hp, Allison auto, 10’-6 way snow plow, pintle & air, 34,128 miles 2000 Freightliner FLD120 Conventional; Det 60 series 435/475 hp, 18 speed, 411 rearend, tandem twin screw, 219” wb, air ride, 11R22.5’s (vg), 5th wh’l & gsnk, 63,527 miles 1999 Sterling L8153 Dump; 15’ Crysteel box, cross memberless, auto endgate-grn, Cat 3126-275 hp, 8LL trans, power divider, tandem twin screw, 40k r/14.6k f axles, 11R22.5 (vg), dbl frame, setup for pup, 85,388 miles 1997 Ford L9000 Dump; 14’ box, Cummins M11-300 hp, 8LL trans, power divider, 11R24.5 (vg), tandem twin screw, 18k frt/40k r axles, dbl frame, set up for pup, 136,354 miles

1991 Wilson Livestock Pot; PSDCL-311, 48’x102”, sheep/ hog option, 285/75-24.5’s, alum wheels, tandem axle, spring suspension Wilson Alum Sheep/hog decking 2014 Utility Flatbed; 8’, ramp, bumper hitch 2009 Mission Cargo/Motorcycle; 12’x6.5’, bumper hitch 2006 Diamond Utility; 12’x7’, full ramp, side ramp, sgl axle, bumper hitch TRACTOR & LOADERS John Deere 9200 (’97); 4wd, 3268 hrs, active seat, buddy seat, 12/3 syncro shift, 18.4R46 duals, rear wheel wgts, 3 hydr, 310 hp, s# RW9200H010163 John Deere 7330 (’12); mfwd, 1350 hrs, power quad ps, luxury seat, buddy seat, sunroof, ride control, 460/85R38’s duals, 3000# rear wgts, 3 pts, dual pto, 3 hydr, 150 hp, 5 yr 5k hr powertrain warranty. Sells w/JD 740 Classic loader, 8’ bkt & grapple John Deere 2955 (’90); 5800 hrs, cab, heater, a/c, 18.4R38’s (vg), dual pto, 3 pt, 2 hydr, 85 hp, s#692885 CONSTRUCTION 2013 Case 590 Super N Backhoe; 450 hrs, 4wd, 8’ front bkt, 24” hoe bkt, extend-a-hoe, power shift, ride control, weight pkg, 21L-24r / 14-17.5f, a/c, radio, loaded, “like new”

Disk, Wishek 812N (’10); 16’10” offset, 28” discs, 11” spg, tow light pkg Drill, John Deere BD1113 (’08); 13’x6”, dbl disc, alfalfa/grass box, Agri fertilizer injector, 130 gallon Field Cultivator, John Deere 1050; 62’, sweeps, tine harrow attach, fold-up Implement Caddie, Elk Creek Welding (’14); 3PTC 450, 15,000 # lift/carry cap, trail-3pt, “new” Heavy Harrow, Degelman 7000 Strawmaster; 50’, 18” tines, fold-back Land Roller, Wilray; 20’x48”, water fill Level, Parma (’12); 24’, 3 pt, fold-up, auto level hitch Level, Eversman 3212; 12’ Plow, IH 145; 4 btm x 18”, 3 pt Plow, John Deere 4200; 4 btm x 18”, 3 pt Ripper, CIH 6814; 18’, 7 shank, 3 pt, assist wheels Ripper, John Deere 23B; 3 shank, 8’, 3 pt Ripper, Misken; 7 shank, 3 pt, assist wheels Scraper, Rubber Tire; 10’, 3 pt, hvy dty Tine Harrows, Macfarland; 20’ bar, drag style Tine Harrows, Macfarland; (2)15’ bar, drag style ATTACHMENTS (2) GPS, John Deere StarFire ITC w/monitors Gopher Getter, The Verminator (’14); 3 pt, new Hillsboro steel flatbed; 8’x8’ off 1 ton dually (2)Hay forks; 5 tine, 6’, fits loader Hay fork; 4 tine, fits backhoe Pallet forks; 48x66, fits loader 1 Pr: 18.4-46 tires 30% JD Suitcase weights; 27 pc

HAYING Baler, John Deere 569 (’13); 6200 bales, net/twine, 21.5L-16.1SL’s PICKUPS 2002 Dodge 3500; 4wd, Cum- Rake, Sitrex MK/16 Magnum V mins, 6 speed, HydraBed, gsnk (’14); 16 wheel, dbl frame, dual rams, hydr fold-back ball, dually, 130,000 miles Round Bale Wagon; carries 5 1992 GMC 1500; 6 cyl, 5 bales speed, 85,000 miles Swather, John Deere 4995 1987 GMC 2500; Sierra Classic, 454-V8, auto, 2wd, 95,000 (’09); 908 ehrs/715 chrs, Rotary LIVESTOCK & FEEDING 994 14’, new knives, 23.1R26’s, Bale Processor, Bale King miles air ride, buddy seat, a/c 5100 (’13); rh feed, 1000 pto, 2 bale cap TRAILERS DIRTWORKING Manure Spreader, Hagedorn (2) 2011 Wilson Stock; PSBox Scraper, Country Welding; 277; Series II, 16’, hydra GN-5724T, 24’ alum, tandem 12’ hydr, assist wheels, pull spread, manure gate, composaxle, 2 dividers, swing/slider type ite floor/sides, dual beaters, gate, 7.50R16LT’s, gsnk, 7k Box Scraper, Shopbuilt; 8’, 3 pt 540 pto, walking beam axles axles Feed Bunks, L-H; 16’x30”, 2004 Walton Flatbed; 24’x96”, Chisel Plow, John Deere 610; 20’, 3 pt, sweeps/chisel pts steel gsnk or semi, tandem dually, beavertail, ramps, 15k axles, For More Information visit: 215/75R17.5’s, new brakes 1997 Fontaine Step Deck; 48’x102”, 21” drop, 10’ upper deck, spread axle 10’, 255/70R22.5’s

(3) Feed Wagons, Badger; 14’ (3) Feed Wagons; 14’ PR Calf table ATV’S / UTV’S 2013 Polaris 900XP Ranger; 4wd, 3152 miles, full cab, heater, winch, warranty 12/31/14 2013 John Deere 825i Gator; 4wd, 8500 miles, full cab, heater, warranty 3yr/1200 hr 2012 John Deere 825i Gator, 4wd, unk miles, full cab, heater 2013 Honda Rancher Four Wheeler; 2wd 2007 Honda Rincon Four Wheeler; 4wd, 6060 miles UTV Sprayer; 12v, boom sprays 15-20’, hand wand MISC Welder/ Gen, Lincoln Ranger 250 GXT; 348 hrs, leads Welder, Lincoln SP 250; wire feed (2) Agri Inject pivot fertilizer injectors, 220v Hydraulic trash pump 8” 1500 Gallon poly water tank 45 Jts Aluminum gated pipe 12” Apx 500’ HDPE pipe; 1½” -2” Power line wire & reel; apx 100’

Owners:

BRIDGER T RANCH

Bryce & Ty Checketts (406) 947-2210 oR 947-2045 AUCTIONEERS NOTE:

This is an exceptional line of equipment we are selling for the Bridger T Ranch. They have sold the ranch and are offering several tractors, trucks, trailers, haying & tillage equipment. Meticulous service and care given to this equipment so mark your calendars now for Wednesday, November 5th, 11:00 AM. No cell phone service on-site. NO SMALL ITEMS. Merton Musser

No Cell Phone Service At Auction Site • No Live Webcast

Billings, MT • (406) 652-2266

Merton Musser, auction mgr memusser@mbauction.com

Trader’s Dispatch, October 2014 — Page A9

AG EQUIPMENT

THURSDAY, NOV 13th • 10:30 AM HARDIN, MT

DIRECTIONS: From I-90 Hardin exit 495, South on Hwy 313 for 2¼ miles.

TRUCKS & BEDS 1994 Kenworth T600; Det 60 Series – 430 hp, 13 speed, Western 20’x60x102 box, hoist, tarp, hydr auto beet/ grn gate, bed liner, twin screw, air lift 3rd axle, 11R24.5’s, alum wh’ls, setup for pup, Safe-TPull, 847k miles 1991 Western Star 4964F; Cat 3406B – 525 hp, 15 speed, Western 20’x60x102 box, hoist, auto beet/grn gate, bed liner, tarp, twin screw, air lift 3rd axle, 11R24.5’s (vg), Safe-T-Pull, new transmission & rear end, 360k miles 1985 Kenworth 900; Cummins 400 hp, 13 speed, Midland 20’x54x102 box, hoist, auto beet/grn gate, bed liner, twin screw, 11R24.5’s (gd), alum wh’ls, Safe-T-Pull, 1.1M miles 1976 Chev C90; 671 Detroit 240 hp-rebil’t, 13 speed, Tradewind 22’x50x96 box, hoist, beet/grn endgates, twin screw, 10.00x20’s, 189k miles (sn) 1975 Ford 800; Cat 3208, 5/4 shift, tender box – 300/150 bu, hydr auger, twin screw, 10.00x20’s, Safe-T-Pull, 225k miles 1993 Chev 3500 Service; 4wd, 6.5 turbo dsl, 5 speed, GTE service body, new tires, 221k miles 1986 Ford F250 Service; 6 cyl, 4 speed, 91k miles 1979 Ford F250 Pickup; 4wd, 460 V8, auto, 9’ flatbed, gsnk ball, 137k miles Steerman Bale Bed (by Jensen), New, 85” wide x 101” length, electric over hydr, w/ batteries, risers & spinners, full light package, controller (jr) Steerman Bale Bed (by Jensen), New, 98” wide x 101” length, electric over hydr, risers, full light package, controller, fits dually’s (jr) TRACTORS John Deere 8420 (‘05); mfwd, 2693 hrs, deluxe cab, 16 spd powershift, 3 point, Cat III hitch, 4 hydr, 1000 pto, 420/90R30 dual frt (fr), 480/80R46 duals (fr), rear wh’l wgts, 23 pc frt wgts, AutoTrac ready, 235 hp, s# RW8420P015171 John Deere 4450 (’85); mfwd, 6366 hrs, 16 spd powershift, 3 point-power beyond, 3 hydr, 540/1000 pto, 15 pc wgts, AutoTrac ready, 18.4-38’s (new), duals, 14.9-26 frt (new), 140 hp, s# RW4450P011366

John Deere 7400 (’95); 4167 hrs, power quad, 3 point, 3 hydr, 540/1000 pto, 7 pc wgts, 320/90R50 duals (vg), 100 hp, s# RW7400H007566 John Deere 4230 (’75); 5230 hrs, quad shift, 3 point, 2 hydr, 540/1000 pto, 13.6-38’s, snap-on duals, 100 hp (su) SPRAYERS • COMBINE • FORKLIFT CaseIH 1688 Combine (’92); 3708 eng hrs, spreader, CIH 1010 30’ header, CIH 810 header 12’ p/u, header trailer (su) John Deere 6700 Sprayer (’99); 2179 hrs, 75’ booms, 410 gallons, foam markers, rinse tank, hi-lo hydrostatic, adj axles, AutoTrac ready, 12.4-38’s Spra-Coupe 215 Sprayer (’78); 2078 hrs, 50’ booms, 200 gallons, foam markers, VW water cooled engine Fimco Sprayer; Slide-in, 200 gallons, 5.5 hp, hannay reel, hose & wand Clark 40B Forklift; 3500 lbs, 3 stage 16’ mast, side shift, dual frt tires, 4 cyl gas (lr) TILLAGE Beet Bedder, Shopbuilt; 12 row 24”, JD bar, markers, 3 point Beet Ridger, John Deere; 12 row 24”, markers, 3 point Beet Ridger, John Deere; 6 row 24”, 3 point (3) T-Bar Cultivators, John Deere; 3 point, folding Disk, John Deere 650 (’07); 26’, 24” discs, 9” spg frt, 12” spg rear, folding, tow lights Disk Ripper, John Deere 510 (’98); 12’6, 21” discs, 5 shank, 29” spacing Drills, John Deere 455 (’03); 25’, 7” spacing, double disk, rubber press wheels, hydr fold Field Cultivator, John Deere 960 (’89); 38’, 7” spacing C shanks, tine harrow attachment, folding Field Cultivator, John Deere 960; 12’, C shanks, tine harrow attachment, 3 point Land Plane, Parma Auto (’08); 24’, 3 point, S-tine attachment, dual rear wheels, folding Land Grade Plane, Artsway (’95); 70’x14’ Planter, John Deere 71 Flex; 12 row 24”, 3 point, insecticide gandys

Plow, John Deere 4600 (’95); 5 bottom 18”, on-land, 3 point Rollaharrow, Parma (’10); 30’, 22” ring rollers, hd S tines, hydr leveling bars, tow lights Subsoiler, John Deere 915 (’95); 9 shank, 21” spacing, 17’8 overall, 3 point, assist wheels HARVESTING Beet Defoliator, Artsway 786A; 6 row 24”, rear steer, 1 steel/2 rubber flails, scalpers Beet Harvester, Artsway 690; 6 row 24”, row finder Combine, John Deere 7700 (’73); 24’ strait cut header & trailer, 6 cyl gas, cab, a/c, chopper, 23.1-26 traction tires, New concave, rasp bars, feeder housing chain Grain Auger, Westfield MK100-71 (’05); 10”x71’, swing away, 540 pto Grain Auger, Brandt; 8”x50’, pto Grain Vac, Brandt 4500 EX (’07); 7” hose, 1000 pto Shredder, Alloway; 24’, 1000 pto, 3 point, steel flails (sn) IMPLEMENTS (2) Ditchers, John Deere; 5’+ext, trail type, hydr cyl Ditcher carrier Furrow Opener, Eversman 130; 13’, 3 point, pto Hay Head, FH; steel teeth Saddle Tanks, Century; 200 gallon, brackets Sickle Mower, John Deere No 9; 7’ bar, 3 point Spike Harrows, John Deere; (3) 54” sections Track Cover, Renn; 12’, 3 point MISC 1600 Gallon water tank, Endura Plas, flat bottom, discharge valve 1000 Gallon fuel tank; gasboy pump, 110v 200 Gallon port fuel tank; 12v pump 150 Gallon port fuel tank (2)125 Gallon LP tanks, 1 trailer mtd 16 Gallon chem mixing tank (1) Safe-T-Pull Gilmore End gate drill fill; hydr

For More Information visit:

Twin Cylinder truck hoist, 3 stage ram (6)Ditch trash collectors; 8’x27” Hastings Inline Boost Pump; 10/12”, Vanguard Daihatsu 3 cyl dsl, murphy switches, 3642 hrs Assortment of Alum/plastic irrigation tubes 2”, 3” Canvas dams Assorted railroad ties Cultivator tools: clamps, Noble cans, JD press wheels, incorp shields, grab rolls for digger, (12)JD planter cans, etc TIRES & RIMS • ACCESSORIES (3)11R24.5 tires, 14.9-26, 16.924, 16.9-30 1 Pr: 11L-15 implement tires & rims 1 Pr: JD 18.4-38 cast wheels & tires 1 Pr: JD 18.4-38 duals, bolt on 1 Pr: 11.00-16 frt tires & rims 1 Pr: 7.50-16 single rib tires & rims 1 Pr: 7.50-20 single rib tires & rims New 7.50-20 single rib tire (2)38” Rims, (2)38” Spacers John Deere front & rear weights SHOP & SERVICE EQUIPMENT Northstar Air Compressor; 13 hp gas, 175 psi, 30 gallon Miller Bobcat 225G Welder/Gen; 225 amp, 8000 watts, Onan 16hp Oxygen/Acetylene Outfit; bottles, victor gauges/ torch, hose Oil Dispenser Station; (4)60 gallon drums, electric pump, stand Assorted hand tools, hydraulic cylinders, misc parts Consigned items: (sn) Shawn Nedens 665-5134; (jr) Joe Radcliff 259-4015; (su) Scott Uffelman 671-8609; (lr) Lyle Redger 665-3562

Owners:

Gary & Donna Stricker (406) 665-2329 or 679-1056

AUCTIONEERS NOTE: Retirement auction for a very respected farm couple in the Hardin valley. Most of the equipment was purchased new by Gary, has been well cared for and most of the rolling stock shedded. You’ll go a long ways to find equipment any better than this exceptional line, please make plans to join us on November 13th. Merton Musser

Internet simulcast bidding will be available if you can’t attend the live auction Billings, MT • (406) 652-2266

Merton Musser, auction mgr memusser@mbauction.com

Trader’s Dispatch, October 2014 — Page A10

TRACTORS WANTED TOP $$ PAID We want

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. Phone Nathan anytime (cell) 701-240-5737 or 1-800-735-5846

Pictured is the steer carcass winner at the 2014 Wibaux County Fair. He is shown by Taylen Nelsen as a FFA project. The steer also made Steer of Merit.

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FarmTech • 2641 5th Lane NW • Choteau, MT 59422 • www.farmtech.us

Livestock final estimates

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service has published final estimates for Cattle, Chickens and Eggs, Hogs and Pigs, Honey, Milk Cows and Production, and Sheep and Goats, including revisions made by the Agricultural Statistics Board (ASB), for the production years 2008 through 2012 (2009 through 2013 for Cattle, Sheep, and Goats). Livestock data were published during calendar years 20082012 (2009 through 2013 for Cattle, Sheep, and Goats) in periodic ASB reports. Data included in these final publications provide a historic record and a benchmark for current estimates. Revisions were made after a thorough review of the original survey data and all additional data now available, including the 2012 Census of Agriculture. Other data series considered included slaughter data, shipment records, imports, and exports. The relationship between inventory levels, births, death loss, exports, and slaughter were compared to historic totals. For Milk Cows and Production, other data series considered included Federal Milk Market Orders, State Departments of Agriculture, receipts of milk by plants and dealers, checkoff receipts, and any other available administrative information. The 2008-2012 estimates shown herein are considered final and will not be revised again.

Trader’s Dispatch, October 2014 — Page A11

Remember to have horses inspected

The Montana Department of Livestock is reminding hunters that horses are required to have a brand inspection before crossing county lines. According to Montana Code 81-3-211 (2), it is “unlawful to remove or cause to be removed…any livestock…unless the livestock have been inspected for brands by a state stock inspector or deputy state stock inspector and a certificate of the inspection has been issued…for the purpose of the transportation.” “It’s a pretty common violation during hunting season,” said John Grainger, Brands Enforcement Division administrator for the Montana Department of Livestock. “Producers move livestock all the time and are generally familiar with transportation requirements, but sometimes hunters just don’t know.”

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The fine for not having a proper inspection is $135, he said. Grainger recommends that hunters get their horses inspected in advance of their planned departure. “The inspection is good for a year of movement, or you can get a lifetime, so there’s no good reason to wait until the last minute,” he said. “If you hunt on horses, just add getting a brand inspection to your check list.” An annual inspection costs $6, and a lifetime is $25. A map of brand inspectors by county can be found on the department’s web site; annual and lifetime inspections can also be issued at livestock markets (marked in blue on the map). If you need an inspector but don’t have access to the web, call 406/444-9431 and we’ll track one down for you.

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MONTANA ANGUS FEMALE BONANZA XI MONDAY • OCTOBER 27, 2014 • 11 AM MT

Public Auction Yards • Billings, Montana • Auctioneer Ty Thompson 406-698-4783

4138 BRED ANGUS FEMALES SELL

These Bred Females are the REAL MONTANA KIND! They will have as much quality and program as any set of females you will find anywhere in America. NOTE FROM JOE: Over the past eleven years we have built this sale around high quality, front end Angus females that are from bred heifers to 3 & 4 year old cows. We like to call these females “THE MONTANA PROGAM KIND”! Many people ask what is the “MONTANA PROGRAM KIND”? To me it is high quality females that have known front end genetics and performance bred in them, and bred to a set of reputation Angus bulls that are bred alike and full of performance. We have built this program around Vermilion Ranch genetics with a high percentage of the females and 100% of the bulls being Vermilion Bred. Over the years I have become a great believer in cattle with performance, uniformity, and phenotype. The females in this sale have what we like to call “MONTANA PROGRAM” bred in them!

Including: 2104 BRED HEIFERS 68 Bred Heifers Calve: Feb. 10-22 • Bull Calves AI sired by TC Franklin 619 73 Bred Heifers Calve: Feb. 12-22 • Bull Calves AI sired by Connealy Countdown 74 Bred Heifers Calve: Feb. 14-22 • Bull Calves AI sired by TC Franklin 619 107 Bred Heifers Calve: Feb. 16-22 • Bull Calves AI sired by Connealy Countdown 50 Bred Heifers Calve: Feb. 7-22 • Bull Calves AI sired by Connealy Countdown 37 Bred Heifers Calve: Feb. 16-22 • Bull Calves AI sired by FF Dempsey 70 Bred Heifers Calve: Feb. 10-22 • Heifer Calves AI sired by TC Franklin 619 70 Bred Heifers Calve: Feb. 12-22 • Heifer Calves AI sired by Connealy Countdown 67 Bred Heifers Calve: Feb. 14-22 • Heifer Calves AI sired by TC Franklin 619 116 Bred Heifers Calve: Feb. 16-22 • Heifer Calves AI sired by Connealy Countdown 51 Bred Heifers Calve: Feb. 7-22 • Heifer Calves AI sired by Connealy Countdown 34 Bred Heifers Calve: Feb. 16-22 • Heifer Calves AI Sired by FF Dempsey 25 Bred Heifers Calve: Feb. 23-Mar. 13 • Bull Calves AI sired by TC Franklin 619 24 Bred Heifers Calve: Feb. 23-Mar. 13 • Bull Calves AI sired by Connealy Countdown 25 Bred Heifers Calve: Feb. 23-Mar. 13 • Bull Calves AI sired by Connealy Countdown 20 Bred Heifers Calve: Feb. 23-Mar. 13 • Bull Calves AI sired by Connealy Countdown 36 Bred Heifers Calve: Feb. 23-Mar. 13 • Heifer Calves AI sired by TC Franklin 619 17 Bred Heifers Calve: Feb. 23-Mar. 13 • Heifer Calves AI sired by Connealy Countdown 32 Bred Heifers Calve: Feb. 23-Mar. 13 • Heifer Calves AI sired by Connealy Countdown 18 Bred Heifers Calve: Feb. 23-13 • Heifer Calves AI sired by Connealy Countdown 64 Bred Heifers Calve: Feb. 20 • Bull Calves AI sired by Pine Coulee Right Answer 2942 18 Bred Heifers Calve: Feb. 16-17 • Bull Calves AI sired by Pine Coulee Final Answer W817

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23 Bred Heifers Calve: Feb. 16-17 • Heifer Calves AI sired by Pine Coulee Final Answer W817 25 Bred Heifers Calve: Feb 5-6 • Bull Calves AI sired by Pine Coulee Final Answer W817 17 Bred Heifers Calve: Feb. 5-6 • Heifer Calves AI sired by Pine Coulee Final Answer W817 54 Bred Heifers Calve: Feb. 23-Mar. 8 • Both Sexes AI sired by TC Franklin 619 & Connealy Right Answer 248 Bred Heifers Calve: Feb. 16-28 • Heifer Calves Sired by LBW Vermilion & Schiefelbein bulls 45 Bred Heifers Calve: Mar. 14-31 • Both Sexes Sired by LBW sons of Franklin & Dempsey 23 Bred Heifers Calve: Mar. 14-31 • Both Sexes Sired by LBW sons of Franklin & Dempsey 17 Bred Heifers Calve: Mar. 14-31 • Both Sexes Sired by LBW sons of Franklin & Dempsey 44 Bred Heifers Calve: Mar. 14-31 • Both Sexes Sired by LBW half-brother sons of Dempsey 13 Bred Heifers Calve: Mar. 14-31 • Both Sexes Sired by LBW sons of Dublin 80 Bred Heifers Calve: Mar. 14-31 • Both Sexes Sired by LBW sons of Franklin & Dempsey 120 Bred Heifers Calve: Mar. 11-31 • Both Sexes Sired by LBW sons of Franklin & Dempsey 21 Bred Heifers Calve: Feb. 20-Mar. 22 • Both Sexes Sired by sons of Final Answer 44 Bred Heifers Calve: April 1-30 • Both Sexes Sired by LBW sons of Franklin & Dempsey 22 Bred Heifers Calve: April 1-30 • Both Sexes Sired by LBW sons of Franklin & Dempsey 22 Bred Heifers Calve: April 1-30 • Both Sexes Sired by LBW sons of Franklin & Dempsey 53 Bred Heifers Calve: April 1-30 • Both Sexes Sired by LBW sons of Dempsey 11 Bred Heifers Calve: April 1-30 • Both Sexes Sired by LBW sons of Dublin 58 Bred Heifers Calve: April 1-30 • Both Sexes Sired by LBW sons of Franklin & Dempsey 13 Bred Heifers Calve: Mar. 23-Apr. 20 • Both Sexes Sired by LBW sons of Final Answer 40 Bred Heifers Calve: May 1-30 • Both Sexes Sired by LBW sons of Franklin & Dempsey 15 Bred Heifers Calve: May 1-30 • Both Sexes Sired by LBW sons of Franklin & Dempsey

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Broadcast live on Northern Livestock Video Auction Dish Network Channel 998 And Online at www.cattleusa.com Sale book and video preview can be viewed at www.northernlivestockvideo.com after October 10th. ★ All cows and heifers ultrasound pregnancy tested by Dr. Ralph Miller. ★ All officially Bangs vaccinated. ★ Fancy set of calves. Weaned off cows between Sept. 21 - Oct. 5. ★ All cows and heifers have been on a sound health and mineral program. Vira-Shield-6-VL5 and Ivermectin Pour On in the spring. ★ Cattle will sell in uniform short day calving periods. ★ Sold on a gate cut basis.

37 2 Coming 3 Yr. Old Bred Cows Calve: Mar. 1-2 • Bull Calves AI sired by Vermilion X Factor 13 2 Coming 3 Yr. Old Bred Cows Calve: Mar. 1-2 • Bull Calves AI sired by Vermilion X Factor 8 2 Coming 3 Yr. Old Bred Cows Calve: Mar. 1-2 • Bull Calves AI sired by Vermilion X Factor 30 2 Coming 3 Yr. Old Bred Cows Calve: Mar. 1-2 • Heifer Calves AI sired by Vermilion X Factor 9 2 Coming 3 Yr. Old Bred Cows Calve: Mar. 1-2 • Heifer Calves AI sired by Vermilion X Factor 8 2 Coming 3 Yr. Old Bred Cows Calve: Mar. 1-2 • Heifer Calves AI sired by Vermilion X Factor 478 2 Coming 3 Yr. Old Bred Cows Calve: Mar. 1-31 • Both Sexes Sired by sons of Game Day, Madison, Dublin, John Wayne and Dempsey 235 2 Coming 3 Yr. Old Bred Cows Calve: Mar. 1-31 • Both Sexes Sired by sons of Dublin, John Wayne & Fergus 307 2 Coming 3 Yr. Old Bred Cows Calve: Apr. 1-30 • Both Sexes Sired by sons of Game Day, Madison, Dublin, John Wayne and Dempsey 318 2 Coming 3 Yr. Old Bred Cows Calve: Apr. 1-30 • Both Sexes Sired by sons of Dublin, John Wayne & Fergus 20 2 Coming 3 Yr. Old Bred Cows Calve: Mar. 1-31 • Both Sexes Sired by sons of Connealy Dublin 17 2 Coming 3 Yr. Old Bred Cows Calve: Apr. 1-30 • Both Sexes Sired by sons of Connealy Dublin 38 2 Coming 3 Yr. Old Bred Cows Calve: Mar. 20-Apr. 1 • Both Sexes Sired by Vermilion bulls 32 2 Coming 3 Yr. Old Bred Cows Calve: Apr. 1-30 • Both Sexes Sired by Vermilion bulls

CONNEALY COUNTDOWN

CED BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $W $F $G $B +12 -1.1 +63 +114 +34 +50.52 +60.60 +18.30 +74.67

Joe & Linda Goggins • Billings, MT 406-861-5664 (C) • 406-373-6844 (H)

Merrill & Kathleen Ostrumn 406-321-1320 or 406-328-4878

8 5

104 89

10 47 8 40 18 12 17 8 38 80

2 Coming 3 Yr. Old Bred Cows Calve: Mar. 1-30 • Both Sexes Sired by sons of Franklin & Dempsey 2 Coming 3 Yr. Old Bred Cows Calve: April 1-30 • Both Sexes Sired by Franklin & Dempsey sons 2 Coming 3 Yr. Old Bred Cows Calve: May 1-30 • Both Sexes Sired by sons of Dublin, John Wayne & Fergus 2 Coming 3 Yr. Old Bred Cows Calve: May 1-30 • Both Sexes Sired by sons of Game Day, Madison, Dublin, John Wayne & Dempsey 2 Coming 3 Yr. Old Bred Cows Calve: May 1-30 • Both Sexes Sired by Vermilion bulls 2 & 3 Yr. Old Bred Cows Calve: Mar. 10-31 • Both Sexes Sired by mostly Franklin sons 2 & 3 Yr. Old Bred Cows Calve: Apr. 1-30 • Both Sexes Sired by mostly Franklin sons 2 Coming 3 Yr. Old Bred Cows Calve: April 1 for 60 days • Both Sexes Sired by high performing Angus bulls 3 & 4 Yr. Old Bred Cows Calve: Mar. 1-31 • Both Sexes Sired by Vermilion Angus bulls 5 to 7 Yr. Old Bred Cows Calve: Mar. 1-31 • Both Sexes Sired by Vermilion Angus bulls 3 & 4 Yr. Old Bred Cows Calve: April 1-30 • Both Sexes Sired by Vermilion Angus bulls 5 to 7 Yr. Old Bred Cows Calve: April 1-30 • Both Sexes Sired by Vermilion Angus bulls Solid Mouth Bred Cows Calve: Mar. 15 for 45 days • Both Sexes Sired by Vermilion Angus bulls 2 to 6 Yr. Old Bred Cows Calve: June 1-30 • Both Sexes Sired by high performance Angus bulls

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Trader’s Dispatch, October 2014 — Page A12

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE 1980 Versatile 875 tractor, 355 hours on rebuilt engine. Versatile 875 tractor with bad engine. Flexi-Coil 340 40-ft. plow. 3-Case IH 7100 14-ft. drills with 12” spacing. John Deere 8820 combine with bad engine. Ford F600 truck, roll tarp, 33,000 miles. 1972 Chevrolet C60 truck. 1960 Ford truck. Three augers - 8” PTO drive - 7” 16 hp engine - 7” hydraulic drive. Summers sprayer with 350 gallon tank. Phone (406) 390-1662, Chester, Montana

Lewistown Honda Pre-Owned ATV and Side-By-Side Values

ATV’s

1993 Kawasaki 220.................................................. $1850 2001 Honda Foreman 400....................................... $2999 2004 Polaris 500...................................................... $2999 2012 Honda Fourtrax Foreman.............................. $5399

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MONTANA 2014 FARM BILL MEETING SCHEDULE 28 Informational Producer Meetings | October 2014 to November 2014

USDA Program Topics: Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC), Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) Hosted by: USDA Farm Service Agency, USDA Risk Management Agency & Montana State University Extension #

Date:

Time:

Town:

Meeting Location:

FSA Contacts:

Extension Contacts:

Wednesday, October 15

8 am 12 pm

Belgrade

Thursday, October 16

2-6 pm

Helena

Billy Denison (FSA) 522-4000, ext. 2 billy.denison@mt.usda.gov Nina Fonk (FSA) 449-5277, ext. 2 nina.fonk@mt.usda.gov

Emily Lockard 388-3213 emily.lockard@montana.edu Brent Sarchet 447-8346 bsarchet@montana.edu

Friday, October 17

8 am 12 pm

Ronan

Holiday Inn Express 309 West Madison Avenue Upper Conference Room Extension Office at Fairgrounds 98 West Custer Ave. Ronan Community Center 300 3rd Avenue NW

Ed Daugherty (FSA) 676-2811, ext. 2 ed.daugherty@mt.usda.gov

Friday, October 17

2-6 pm

Missoula

Guesthouse Inn and Suites/Conference Center Meeting Room 3803 Brooks Street

Curt Anderson/Jessica Gibbs (FSA) 829-3395, ext. 2 curtis.anderson@mt.usda.gov jessica.gibbs@mt.usda.gov

Rene Kittle 675-2700 rkittle@montana.edu & Jake Stivers 676-4271 jstivers@montana.edu Gerry Marks 258-4204 acxgm@montana.edu

Monday, October 20

2-6 pm

Miles City

Miles City Community College Room 106 2715 Dickinson Street

Dale Barta (FSA) 232-7905, ext. 2 dale.barta@mt.usda.gov

Mike Schudlt 852-3462 acxms@montana.edu

Tuesday, October 21

8 am 12 pm

Sidney

Extension Office Conference Room 1499 N. Central Avenue

Tammy Lake (FSA) 433-2103, ext. 2 tammy.lake@mt.usda.gov

Tim Fine 433-1206 tfine@montana.edu

Tuesday, October 21

2-6 pm

Plentywood

Jubilee Room at the Courthouse 100 W. Laurel Avenue Cottonwood Inn 45 1st Avenue NE

Monday, October 27

2-6 pm

Choteau

Stage Stop Inn Conference Room 1005 Main Avenue N

Lacey Orcutt (FSA) 466-5351, ext. 2 lacey.orcutt@mt.usda.gov

Travis Standley 466-2491 tts@montana.edu

Tuesday, October 28

9 am to 12 pm

Browning

Lacy Roberts (FSA) 873-5618, ext. 2 lacy.roberts@mt.usda.gov

Tuesday, October 28

2-6 pm

Shelby

Verna Billedeaux 338-2650 vbilledeaux@montana.edu & Terry Tatsey 338-2210 terry_tatsey@bfcc.org Joe Parks 740-404-5340 joseph.parks@montana.edu

Wednesday, October 29

8 am 12 pm

Conrad

Blackfeet Tribal Conference Room Located in Roland Kennerly Building New addition NW of the Main Blackfeet Tribal Office Coyote Club & Event Center at Eagles Lodge 137 Main Street Conrad High School Auditorium 308 South Illinois

Wednesday, October 29

2-6 pm

Great Falls

Thursday, October 30

8 am 12 pm

Fort Benton

Thursday, October 30

2-6 pm

Havre

Friday, October 31

8 am 12 pm

Malta

Monday, November 3

2 to 6 pm

Lame Deer

Wednesday, November 5

8 am 12 pm

Harlowton

Kiwanis Youth Center Facility 204 Third St. NE

Jeri Pavlovick (FSA) 632-5622, ext. 2 jeri.pavlovick@mt.usda.gov

Mandy Reed 632-4728 ext. 308 reed@montana.edu

Wednesday, November 5

2-6 pm

Hobson

Bos Terra Feedlot Auditorium, 342 Sale Barn Drive

Bryan Schoenfelder (FSA) 538-3489, ext. 2

Darren Crawford 535-3919 dpc@montana.edu

Dale Friedrich (FSA) Sheila Friedrich 765-1550, ext. 2 765-3406 dale.friedrich@mt.usda.gov sfriedrich@montana.edu 8 Wednesday, 8 am Glasgow Mike Hagfeldt (FSA) Shelley Mills October 22 12 pm 228-4321, ext. 2 228-6241 mike.hagfeldt@mt.usda.gov smills@montana.edu 9 Wednesday, 2-6 Wolf Fort Peck Community Mike Hagfeldt (FSA) Terrance Gourneau: October 22 pm Point College Dumont 787-6262, ext. 2 768-3025 MONTANABuilding 2014 –FARM BILL mike.hagfeldt@mt.usda.gov MEETING SCHEDULE tgourneau@fpcc.edu & Wolf Point Wendy Becker Campus wbecker@montana.edu 301 Benton Street # Date: Time: Town: Meeting Location: FSA Contacts: Extension Contacts: 768-3431 10 Thursday, 8 am Circle McCone County Sue Wittkopp (FSA) Ken Nelson October 23 12 pm Fairgrounds 485-2744, ext. 2 485-2605 USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. 1 |ken.nelson@montana.edu Page Community Building sue.wittkopp@mt.usda.gov Half mile southwest of Circle on Highway 200 11 Thursday, 2-6 Glendive Dawson County Shelley Gustafson (FSA) Bruce Smith October 23 pm Courthouse 377-5566, ext. 2 377-4277 shelley.gustafson@mt.usda.gov acxsb@montana.edu Community Room 207 W. Bell Street 12 Friday, 8 am Baker Fallon County Robin Markuson (FSA) Elin Westover October 24, 12 pm Fairground Exhibit Hall 778-2238, ext. 2 & 778-7110 robin.markuson@mt.usda.gov 2014 3440 Highway 7 elin.westover@montana.edu

Montana Expo Park (State Fairgrounds) Trades and Industries Building – 400 3rd St. NW Ag Center 1205 20th Street MSU-Northern Student Union Ballroom 300 West 11th Street Great Northern Hotel 2 S 1st St E

Bob Hermance (FSA) 434-5234, ext. 2 robert.hermance@ mt.usda.gov Duane Van Dyke (FSA) 278-7611, etc. 2 duane.vandyke@mt.usda.gov Janet Smith (FSA) 727-7580, ext. 2 janet.smith@mt.usda.gov Bill Evans (FSA) 622-5401, ext. 2 bill.evans@mt.usda.gov Les Rispens (FSA) 265-6792, ext. 2 leslie.rispens@mt.usda.gov Russell Snedigar (FSA) 654-1333, ext. 2 russell.snedigar@mt.usda.gov

Erik Seilstad 271-4054 erik.seilstad@montana.edu Admin Asst Email: pondera@montana.edu Rose Malisani 454-6980 rose.malisani@montana.edu Tyler Lane 622-3751 tyler.lane@montana.edu Nicole Gray 231-5150 ngray@montana.edu Marko Manoukian 654-2543 acxxmm@montana.edu

Chief Dull Knife Diane Wyrick (FSA) Ryhal Rowland College - Room 205 346-7333, ext. 2 ryhal.rowland@montana.edu 477-6498 & 1 College Drive BILL diane.wyrick@mt.usda.gov MONTANA 2014 FARM MEETING SCHEDULE Yvonneda “Henri” Thompson 477-6215 ext. 123 Time: # Date: Town: Meeting Location: FSA Contacts: Extension Contacts: henry@cdkc.edu 22 Tuesday, 9 am Crow Little Big Horn College Keshia Croft (FSA) Latonna Old Elk November 4 12 pm Agency Cultural Center 8645 665-3442, ext. 2 638-3139 2|P age latonna@main.lbhc.cc.mt.us South Weaver Drive keshia.croft@mt.usda.gov USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. 23 Tuesday, 2 to 6 Billings Big Horn Resort and Nina Gonzalez (FSA) Steve Lackman November 4 pm Convention Center 657-6135, ext. 2 256-2828 stevelackman@montana.edu 1801 Majestic Lane nina.gonzalez@mt.usda.gov

Thursday,

9 am -

Rocky

Jon Morsette Vocational

bryan.schoenfelder@mt.usda.gov

& Kevin Taylor (FSA) 566-2218, ext. 2 kevin.taylor@mt.usda.gov Les Rispens (FSA)

CONTINUED ON PAGE A16 Mary St. Pierre

Dakota Feeder Calf Show set for October 18

By NDSU Extension Service The 16th annual Dakota Feeder Calf Show is set for Saturday, October 18, in Turtle Lake, North Dakota. Cattle will be accepted at the Turtle Lake weighing station before 10 a.m., then exhibited as groups of three or four head. The spring-born steer calves consigned to the show then will be fed to market weight at the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Carrington Research Extension Center’s feedlot. The NDSU Extension Service is partnering with the Dakota Feeder Calf Show on the show and feedout project to provide cattle producers with an opportunity to experience retaining ownership of cattle beyond the cow-calf phase of production. Producers who consign their calves to the feedout program will receive performance and carcass data. “When cattle or feed prices are low or high, it’s important to know how well your cattle perform through the market chain,” says Karl Hoppe, area Extension livestock specialist at the Carrington Research Extension Center. “This cattle feedout project will give producers information on how their calves perform in the feed yard and on the calves’ carcass value.” The show and feedout are an entry-level way of learning about these options with three or four calves instead of 100. Cattle producers have used the feeding and carcass information to select bulls that will improve the feedlot value of their calves. During last year’s feedout, the calves gained an average of 713 pounds in 197 days, with a total feeding cost (excluding interest) of 82 cents per pound of gain. The average sale weight was 1,313 pounds. The calves were fed with a market weight breakeven of $126.32 per hundredweight. “It’s the variation among cattle that makes this project educational and a real eye-opener,” Hoppe says. In the 2013-14 feedout, the spread in net return per head between the average of the top and bottom five herds was $148.93. The spread becomes more noticeable between the top and bottom herd: The top-profiting herd made $486.11 per head, while the bottom herd lost $266.06 per head. Weight gain per day of age was 3.70 pounds for the topprofiting herd and 3.04 pounds for the bottom herd. “Small differences in production have a huge impact on profit,” Hoppe says. Feedout project staff will gather data on rate of gain, feeding costs and other characteristics during the trial. After the calves are marketed, the staff will collect and provide information to the entrants on carcass weight, meat quality and value. Producers will be assessed an entry fee of $20 per calf. Dakota Feeder Calf Show officials will present awards to producers at the end of the trial. For more information or to preregister calves, contact Hoppe at (701) 652-2951; Darwin Chesrown, Turtle Lake Farmers Union Oil, at (701) 448-2356; or Irene Graves, McLean County Extension office, at (701) 462-8541, ext. 208. Cattle may be registered the day of the show, but the feedout is limited to 180 head.

New N.D. 4-H Ambassadors selected

By NDSU Extension Service The North Dakota 4-H Ambassadors team has added three members. The new team members and the county where they are enrolled in 4-H are: • Kayla O’Toole, Walsh • Allison Kipp, Richland • Corrina Koehn, Towner The North Dakota 4-H Ambassadors is a group of young adults who are actively involved in 4-H. Ambassadors help plan and coordinate many activities that teach youth and adults topics such as leadership, team work and citizenship. The 4-H ambassadors specialize in planning and facilitating 4-H events such as the Extension Youth Conference, which is held in Fargo. They also help plan workshops, training sessions, and regional and state events. The ambassadors strive to create events that are fun, educational and skill-building. They take an active role in volunteering in 4-H programs in every county.

Trader’s Dispatch, October 2014 — Page A13

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Scrap iron, aluminum cans, copper, brass, aluminum, radiators, paper, card board, computer paper, antlers, lead acid batteries, etc.

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Trader’s Dispatch, October 2014 — Page A14

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

Ford 276 Series 2 bidirectional tractor. One owner with 2172 hours....................$29,500 Ford 7700 tractor, turbo, 3-point, tires 75%, 5247 hours......................................$17,500

151/2-ft. roller harrow with 4 bar Summers harrows. This unit is in excellent condition.... ........................................................$12,500

40-ft. of John Deere 9350 drills with transport, 2” spacing........................... $6000 obo Phone (406) 208-9234, Acton, Montana

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NDSU offers tips on drying wheat

By NDSU Extension Service Adding supplemental heat when natural-air drying wheat generally is not needed for most of North Dakota, but may be needed this year if wet conditions continue, according to Ken Hellevang, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service agricultural engineer and grain-drying expert. “Adding heat reduces the air relative humidity and the final grain moisture content, so it should be used when outdoor air relative humidity is too wet to dry wheat to the desired moisture content,” he says. “Adding too much heat frequently causes wheat in the bottom of the bin to dry to a lower than desired moisture content.” Air will be warmed 4 to 5 degrees as it passes through the fan on a bin of wheat when the fan is operating at a static pressure of 6 to 7 inches. Warming air by 5 degrees reduces the relative humidity about 10 percentage points. Warming air that is at 60 degrees with a 70 percent relative humidity by 5 degrees reduces the relative humidity to about 60 percent. This air will dry wheat to about 13.5 percent moisture content with just fan heat. A supplemental heater is not needed if the average relative humidity is less than 70 percent. If the average relative humidity exceeds 70 percent, then a little supplemental heat is needed. Even if the average relative humidity is 75 percent, the air only will need to the heated 2 or 3 degrees. For example, if 60 degree air has a relative humidity of 75 percent, warming the air 3 degrees in addition to the 4 degrees from the fan reduces the relative humidity to 59 percent and permits drying wheat to about 13.5 percent moisture. “Only running the fan during the warmer and drier portion of the day lengthens the drying time,” Hellevang says. “The estimated drying time during September is 35 days using an airflow rate of 0.75 cubic feet per minute (cfm) per bushel with the fan operating 24-hours per day and 62 days when the fan is operated just during the warmer 12hour portion of the day. Running the fan 24 hours a day, and adding supplemental heat if necessary, permits drying to the desired moisture content faster than only operating the fan 12 hours per day. Turn off the fans if it is foggy or raining. Wheat up to 16 percent moisture can be without airflow for a few days, but wheat at 18 percent moisture should not be without airflow for more than a day or two due to the potential for heating and spoilage. The drying rate is directly proportional to the airflow rate. If drying 16 percent moisture content wheat using an airflow rate of 1 cfm per bushel takes 21 days, it will take 28 days with an airflow rate of 0.75 cfm per bushel and 42 days at 0.50 cfm per bushel. The airflow rate must be increased to increase the drying speed. The maximum recommended moisture content for naturalair drying wheat is 18 percent with an airflow rate of 1 cubic feet per minute per bushel (cfm/bu), 17 percent for 0.75 cfm/ bu, and 16 percent for 0.5 cfm/bu to complete drying before significant deterioration occurs. Generally an airflow rate of 0.75 cfm/bu and limiting the initial moisture content to 17 percent is recommended. The maximum recommended wheat depth for drying is 18 to 20 feet. A fan selection program is linked from the NDSU Grain Drying and Storage website (http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/graindrying). With the program you can determine the fan size needed to obtain the desired airflow or the airflow provided by an existing fan. High temperature drying is recommended if the wheat moisture content exceeds 17 percent. However, caution is required because high temperatures affect the chemical structure and milling quality of the grain. A common practice of some millers is to test a sample of the grain for milling properties before purchasing. High temperatures can damage baking quality severely even though the grain kernels appear undamaged. Allowable dryer temperature will vary with dryer type and design, but a general recommended maximum drying air temperature for milling wheat in a cross-flow dryer where some of the wheat approaches the drying air temperature is 150 degrees for 16 percent moisture content and 130 degrees for 20 percent moisture content wheat. Frequently a plenum air temperature about 30 degrees warmer is used in dryers where the kernel temperature remains below plenum temperature and the wheat kernel is not damaged. Drying wheat will be slower than corn drying due to the reduced air temperature and airflow rate.

Trader’s Dispatch, October 2014 — Page A15

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Trader’s Dispatch, October 2014 — Page A16

MONTANA BRAND FOR SALE Horses - left neck Cattle - left hip....$4200 or make offer Any reasonable offer will be entertained Call (406) 676-0555 or 544-8979 cell

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

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4x4, 11-ft. dump with 2-way 11ft. plow, 315 hp Cummins with jake, 10 speed transmission, 4:33 ratio, 70% radial tires, no rust in truck, plumbed for wing plow, sander and trailer, with 10-ft. sander body, excellent mechanical shape. Truck is clean and body has a few dings, only 70,000 miles.

$28,500

1995 Ford L7000 14-ft. dump flatbed 5.9 Cummins, 6 speed manual, 23,000 GVW, AC, PS, PB, 90% 10R22.5’s, hitch, scissor hoist, 210,000 miles.............. $11,500 1983 Kenworth W900 15 speed, Cat 3406 400 hp, Jake brake, 4.11 sqhp rears on 8 bag AR, cold AC, AR cab, steel frame, 210” WB, 70% 22.5 tires. Clean ready to work trucks........................... $11,500 2000 Ford F750 Service Truck 250 hp, 3126 Cat, 6 speed Allison, 31,000 gvw, AC, AB, 125 cfm Vanair PTO compressor, 90% 11R22.5’s, 174,000 miles, trailer hookups.............$12,500 1995 Ford F800 16-ft. grain dump, 190 hp 5.9 Cummins, 6 spd manual 85% 10R22.5’s, 26,000 GVW, double frame, Omaha Standard bed, steel floor, Harsh twin cylinder scissor hoist, 120,000 miles............................$15,500 1983 6x6 Tractor 855 Cummins, Allison automatic, power steering, air brakes, 90% 11:00-20 radial tires, 67 hours. Like new...........$10,500 1980 Eager Beaver 24 ton tiltbed, 23-ft. x 8-ft. deck, 80% 8.25R15 radial tires, spring suspension, air brakes 80%, oil filled hubs, nice shape, deck fair......$7500 2006 Screen Machine Might II Trommel Screen/ Hammer Mill 3-ft.x4-ft. screen, 26 hp Yanamar diesel, tows nice behind pickup, auxillary hydraulics. Like new 3.9 hours......$27,500

1995 & 1996 Vermeer V-8550 4x4 Cable Plow 36” vibratory tooth, 6 way blade, 18” backhoe bucket, Turbo 3.9 Cummins, 60% tires, differential lock, 1494 & 3275 hours..................$11,500 each Backhoe and excavator buckets, John Deere 310 & 410, Cat 416 & 426, Case 580 & 680, and other.............................. Call for Price

406-381-3159 or 777-7057

Wednesday, November 5

2-6 pm

jeri.pavlovick@mt.usda.gov

reed@montana.edu

Hobson

Bos Terra Feedlot Bryan Schoenfelder (FSA) Darren Crawford Hosted by: Auditorium, 538-3489, ext. 2 535-3919 USDA Farm Agency, USDA Risk Management Agency & Montana State University Extension bryan.schoenfelder@mt.usda.gov 342 SaleMeetings Barn Drive dpc@montana.edu CONTINUED FROM PAGE2014 A12 28Service Informational Producer | October to November 2014 & Kevin Taylor (FSA) 566-2218, ext. 2 # Date: Time: Town: Meeting Location: FSA Contacts: Extension Contacts: USDA Program Topics: kevin.taylor@mt.usda.gov 1 Wednesday, Holiday InnCoverage Express (PLC) and Billy Denison(FSA) (FSA) Coverage Option EmilySt. Lockard Belgrade Morsette Vocational 26 Thursday, Risk 98 amCoverage Rocky Les Supplemental Rispens Mary Pierre Agricultural (ARC), Jon Price Loss (SCO) October 156 12 pm 309 West Madison 522-4000, ext. 2 388-3213 Technical Center November Boy 265-6792, 395-4875 ext. 240 Avenue billy.denison@mt.usda.gov emily.lockard@montana.edu 8294 Upper Box Elder Marystpierre2003@ Agency leslie.rispens@mt.usda.gov Road -Conference Box Hosted Elder by: 2 Thursday, 2-6 Upper Nina Fonk (FSA) Brent Sarchet Helena yahoo.com October Room Extension Office Agency 449-5277, ext.(FSA) 2 447-8346 USDA 16 Farm Service Agency, Risk Management & Harshman Montana State University Extension 27 Thursday, 2pm –6 Fort USDA Aaniiih Nakoda Tracy Gail Whiteman at Fairgrounds nina.fonk@mt.usda.gov bsarchet@montana.edu November 6 pm Belknap College, Returning 357-2320, ext. 2 353-2656 98Buffalo West Custer Ave. # Date: Time: Town: Meeting Location: FSA Contacts: Extension Contacts: gail.whiteman@montana.edu Agency Building, tracy.harshman@mt.usda.gov 3 Friday, 8 am Ronan Community Ed Daugherty (FSA) Rene Kittle Ronan Room 209 1 Wednesday, ampm Holiday Inn Express Billy Denison ext. (FSA) Emily Lockard Belgrade October 17 812 Center 676-2811, 2 675-2700 269 Blackfeet Avenue October 15 12 pm 309 Madison 522-4000, ext. 2 388-3213 300 West 3rd Avenue NW ed.daugherty@mt.usda.gov rkittle@montana.edu & Fort Belknap Agency Avenue billy.denison@mt.usda.gov emily.lockard@montana.edu Jake Stivers 228 Thursday, 2TBA -6 Upper Conference Nina Brent Sarchet 676-4271 Helena Monday, Bozeman Webinar Access Details FSAFonk State(FSA) Office George Haynes, jstivers@montana.edu October 16 pm Room Extension Office 449-5277, ext. 2 November TBA in October Kate447-8346 Fulller (MSU) at Fairgrounds nina.fonk@mt.usda.gov bsarchet@montana.edu 4 Friday, 2-6 Guesthouse Inn and Curt Anderson/Jessica Gibbs Missoula Gerry Marks 10 98Suites/Conference West Custer Ave. October 17 (FSA) ext. 2 29 Wednesday, 2pm -6 Whitehall Whitehall Community Bonita829-3395, Kober (FSA) Economic Development 258-4204 3 Friday, 8 am Ronan Meeting Community Ed 287-3262, Daughertyext. (FSA) ReneTara Kittle Center curtis.anderson@mt.usda.gov Ronan November pmCenter Room 2 Agent Mastel acxgm@montana.edu October 12 pm Center 676-2811, ext. 2 675-2700 3803 Brooks Street jessica.gibbs@mt.usda.gov 287-3282 12 17 11 North Division bonita.kober@mt.usda.gov & 300 3rd Avenue NW ed.daugherty@mt.usda.gov rkittle@montana.edu & Alan Jenne (FSA) tara.mastel@montana.edu Jake Stivers 683-3830 5 Monday, 2-6 Miles City Miles City Community Dale Barta (FSA) Mike Schudlt 676-4271 alan.jenne@mt.usda.gov October 20 pm College 232-7905, ext. 2 852-3462 jstivers@montana.edu Room 106 dale.barta@mt.usda.gov acxms@montana.edu 4*Updated Friday, 2 6 Guesthouse Inn and Curt Anderson/Jessica Gibbs Missoula Gerry Marks Sept. 10, 2014 2715 Dickinson Street October 17 pm Suites/Conference (FSA) 829-3395, ext. 2 258-4204 6 Tuesday, 8 am Sidney Extension Office Tammy Lake (FSA) Tim Fine Center Meeting Room curtis.anderson@mt.usda.gov acxgm@montana.edu ONLINE RESOURCES: October 21 12 pm Conference Room 433-2103, ext. 2 433-1206 3803 Brooks Street jessica.gibbs@mt.usda.gov For more information, visit MSU Extension’s Farm Bill website at http://www.montana.edu/farmbill, FSA’s 1499 N. Central Avenue tammy.lake@mt.usda.gov tfine@montana.edu

MONTANA 2014 FARM BILL MEETING SCHEDULE

national Farm Bill website at http://www.fsa.usda.gov/farmbill, Montana FSA’s website at

57 Monday, 22- -66 Miles City Miles CityRoom Community DaleFriedrich Barta (FSA) Mike Schudlt Tuesday, Jubilee at the (FSA) Sheila Friedrich www.fsa.usda.gov/mt and Plentywood RMA’s national Farm Bill website at Dale October pm College 232-7905, 852-3462 October20 21 pm Courthouse 765-1550,ext. ext.22 765-3406 http://www.rma.usda.gov/news/currentissues/farmbill/. Room 106 dale.barta@mt.usda.gov acxms@montana.edu 100 W. Laurel Avenue dale.friedrich@mt.usda.gov sfriedrich@montana.edu 2715 Dickinson Street 8 Wednesday, 8 am Glasgow Cottonwood Inn Mike Hagfeldt (FSA) Shelley Mills 6REASONABLE Tuesday,22 8ACCOMODATIONS: ampm Sidney Extension Office Tammy Lake ext. (FSA) Tim Fine October 12 45 1st Avenue NE 228-4321, 2 228-6241 Persons with21disabilities a433-2103, meeting ext. should Cole, October 12 pm who require accommodations Conference Room to attend 2 contact Jennifer 433-1206 mike.hagfeldt@mt.usda.gov smills@montana.edu 1499 Central Avenue tammy.lake@mt.usda.gov tfine@montana.edu Montana FSA State2 Civil atCommunity 406.587.6786 and/or Jennifer.cole@mt.usda.gov or Federal 9 Wednesday, - 6 Rights WolfCoordinator FortN.Peck Mike Hagfeldt (FSA) Terrance Gourneau: pm Point PleaseCollege 768-3025 RelayOctober Service22at 1-800-877-8339. submitDumont your request two 787-6262, business ext. days2 prior to the meeting. You may 7also contact Tuesday,the local 2 - 6FSAPlentywood Jubilee Room at Point theor the local Dalemeeting Friedrichcontacts (FSA) listed above. Sheila Friedrich & Building – Wolf mike.hagfeldt@mt.usda.gov tgourneau@fpcc.edu County Executive Director October 21 pm Courthouse 765-1550, ext. 2 765-3406 Campus Wendy Becker 100301 W. Benton Laurel Avenue dale.friedrich@mt.usda.gov sfriedrich@montana.edu Street wbecker@montana.edu 8 Wednesday, 8 am Glasgow Cottonwood Inn Mike Hagfeldt (FSA) Shelley Mills 768-3431 October 22 12 pm 45 1st Avenue NE 228-4321, ext. 2 228-6241 3|P age mike.hagfeldt@mt.usda.gov smills@montana.edu USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. is an equal opportunity provider 1 | PTerrance a g e Gourneau: 9USDA Wednesday, 2-6 Wolf and employer. Fort Peck Community Mike Hagfeldt (FSA) October 22 pm Point College Dumont 787-6262, ext. 2 768-3025 Building – Wolf Point mike.hagfeldt@mt.usda.gov tgourneau@fpcc.edu & Campus Wendy Becker 301 Benton Street wbecker@montana.edu 768-3431 County By Dallas Mount, a University of Wyoming Extension educator based in Platte

Is fertilizing irrigated pastures, hayfields, a waste of your money?

and serving southeast Wyoming (Courtesy Barnyards & Backyards magazine) 1|Page Irrigated pasture or hayfield owners may trogen. The nitrogen requirement is reduced be considering fertilizer to increase producwith more legumes present; however, most tion. legumes have a higher phosphorus requirement. How much fertilizer should, or should not, Nitrogen tends to leach through the soil be applied? The right answer depends on with water or volatilize into the atmosphere several factors and may change year to year. unless quickly used by the plant. A legume Considerations include: and grass mix is ideal if the site is a pasture, • Intended use of the pasture/hayfield, but often these mixes create other manage• Nutrients in the soil, ment challenges, such as bloat. These chal• Plants present in the pasture/hayfield, lenges can be overcome with careful manage• Expected irrigation water supplies, and ment. Legumes such as clovers are an option • Price or value of crop and cost of fertilizer and application. to fix nitrogen for the grasses. Intended Use of Pasture/hayfield Expected Irrigation Water Supplies Hayfields have a higher fertilizer requireIrrigators depending upon snowpack ment than pastures. Hay harvested from a should have a pretty good indication of water supplies by mid- to late March. If your field and fed to livestock in another location area is likely to be short or run out of water extracts nutrients from the field. Each ton of early in the growing season, then decrease grass hay contains approximately 40 pounds the amount of nitrogen applied to grass hay of nitrogen and 20 pounds of phosphorus. meadows. Some can be replaced through natural cycles, An Example but if the productivity of the site is to be The question of fertilizer comes down to maintained, then a large portion needs to be economics. You need the following inforreplaced. About half of the nitrogen in the mation: What impact will fertilizer have on hay or forage is returned to the soil if grazing yield? How much will the fertilizer and apthe forage or feeding the hay at the same location. The other half is lost to the atmosphere. plication cost? What is the value of the crop? Nutrients in the Soil Your local extension office can help obtain Start with a soil test. This will show the the answers. Let’s run an example to see how texture of the soil (i.e. sand, loam, clay) and this might turn out. the nutrients present. Most farming comApply 80 pounds of nitrogen to grass munities have a fertilizer dealer or farmer’s hayfield co-op that will take and analyze soil samples. Yield without fertilizer: 1.2 tons per acre Several labs are available that will test the Yield with fertilizer: 2 tons per acre soil if you prefer taking the samples yourCost of fertilizer: $0.80/pound nitrogen or self. Contact a local University of Wyoming $65 for 80 lb plus $5/acre application cost Extension office for soil sampling tips and = $70/acre plant or fertilizer recommendations. Value of one ton of hay: $150. Value of Many extension offices also have soil additional 0.8 ton: $120 probes available to make taking soil samples Value of additional 0.8 ton less fertilizer easier. Follow recommended practices in cost = $120 - $70 = $50 taking the soil sample or the results from the Applying 80 pounds of nitrogen resulted lab will not be very useful. Here is a guide in an additional $50 of value from the acre for taking an accurate soil sample http://bit. of ground. If this is harvested hay, the additional costs of harvesting the additional 0.8 ly/soilsampling. ton should also be considered. Plants Present in Pasture or Hayfield This example is not to suggest you will What will be grown will determine what have similar costs or increases in yields. Use nutrients are needed. Grasses generally have your own estimates based on soil type, soil a high nitrogen requirement, and this will increase with more productive grasses. Alfalfa fertility, water availability, plant potential, and other legumes have a symbiotic relationcurrent cost of fertilizer, and current value ship with bacteria that fix atmospheric niof the crop. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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SATURDAY, NOV 8 • 10 AM BILLINGS, MONTANA DIRECTIONS: From I-90 take Zoo Drive exit #443, West ¾ mile on Zoo Dr to Shiloh Rd, South ½ mile, West ¾ mile on Neibauer Rd. Entrance is unmarked

AG EQUIPMENT • TRACTORS • TRUCKS

TRACTORS & LOADERS

• IH 940 Wheel Loader; 4wd, articulating, 1¾ bkt, new rear tires 17.5-25, (rear main seal leaks) • John Deere 4850 (’83); 7016 hrs, mfwd, 3 pt, 15 spd ps (msg gears), 3 hydr, pto, frt wgts, 18.4R42 duals, 190 hp, s#1807 • John Deere 4020 (’68); 5756 hrs, cab, synchro, 3 pt, 2 hydr, dual pto, frt wgts, 16.8-38, 95 hp, s#T213R177418R • IH 5088 (’83); mfwd, 8164 hrs, 3 pt, synchro, 3 pt, 3 hydr, dual pto, 18.4R38 duals, 136 hp, s#2540008U006947. Sells w/Dakota dozer 11’ • IH 656 Hydro; 8103 hrs, 3 pt, 2 hydr, 540 pto, 13.6-38, 65 hp (needs rings). Sells w/ Ezee-On loader 7’ bkt, grpl • AC 190; gas, cab, 3 pt, 2 hydr, 540 pto, 16.9-34, 77 hp • AC D15; gas, 3 pt, 1 hydr, wf, 14.9-26 • John Deere 60; gas, ps, pto, 3pt, 15.5-38, s#6055229 • Yard Man garden tractor

TRUCKS & TRAILER

• 1972 KW Conventional; Cummins, 10 spd, twin screw, 11R-24.5, OS 20’ combo box, silage/grain, tarp, hoist • 1984 IH 1754 -1200C Easy Rider; dsl, 112k miles, auto, twin screw, 9.00-20, OS 18’ wood box, 60” sides, silage/grain, rear hoist • 1984 IH 1754 -1200C Easy Rider; dsl, 114k miles, auto, 11’x96” flatbed, sgl axle, 10.00-20, 1250 gallon poly water tank, 5 hp pump, spreader bar • 1981 IH 1954; dsl, 10 spd, 18’ steel box, 42” sides, silage/grain, tarp, twin screw,

10.00-R20 • 1977 IH, 1700, Feed truck; gas, 5/2, 9.0020, 12’ Harsh 302M mixer box, 4 augers, ETN digital scale • 1975 Chevy C60; V8 gas, 4/2, 49k miles, tandem tag, 8.25-20, 16’ steel box, 52” sides, silage/grain, hoist • 1972 Ford F600; V8 gas, 4/2, 36k miles, 8.25-20, 15’ wood/steel box, side hoist • 1968 IH 1800; gas, 5/3, twin screw, 10.00-20, 14’ FH 450 Powerbox spreader, manure gate • 1955 Chev; FH Powerbox spreader 15’ • Flatbed Utility Trailer; 18’x8’6, ta, bumper

HAY & HARVEST EQUIPMENT

• Bale feeder, Highland 6600 bale pro; lh discharge, 1000 pto • Chopper, JD 5400; self propelled, 5053 hrs, 3R30 header, dura drum cutter, 4 spd hydro, (new inject pump/injectors) • Corn Header, JD 6R22, with c/m cones • Rnd baler, GEHL 1875; twine, 540 pto • Swather, IH 4000; cab, gas, 14’ auger • Tub grinder, FH 880; w/piler, 1000 pto • Windrow turner; NH 144 • Windrow turner; 2 wheel, 3 pt

FIELD EQUIPMENT

• Cultivator, JD; T-bar, 6 row, 3 pt • Cultivator, Westgo; 12R22, 3 pt, fold-up • Cultivator, Westgo; 6R30, 3 pt • Cultivator; 6’, 3 pt • Cultivator, AC; 21’, sprg tooth, tine harrow • Cultivator; Triple K; 16’, 3 pt • Chisel plow; Friggstad, 22’, hydr, tine har-

row attach, fold-up • Corrugator, 6 row, 3 pt • Crust buster; 6 row • Drill, IH 5100; 12’ x7”, dbl disc, grass seed attach • Disk IH 770; offset disk, 14’ • Disk, Tandem; 12’, hydr • Disk, Tandem; 13’, hydr • Ditcher; 6’, hydr, 3pt • Ditcher, Myers, 7’, hydr, 3pt • Ditcher, IH 53; 6R30 • Ditch closer; 7’, 3 pt • Harrow, Spike tooth; 10’ • Harrow, Spike tooth; 12’ • Harrow, Spike tooth; 30’, carrier • Leveler, Eversman 2400; 24’, 3 pt, s tine attach, fold-up • Leveler, Eversman 4012; 12’ • Land Plane, Marvin JR; 12’x50’, hydr • Mulcher, Dunham Lehr Ultra; 30’, fold-up • Mulcher, The Mulcher; 18’, 3 pt, colters, ripper shank • Planter, JD 71; 12 row, HPI bar, marker • Planter, AS No-Till; 6R30 • Plow, White 6342; on-land, 5 btm x 16” • Plow, IH 140; 4 btm x 16”, 3 pt • Ripper, 9 shank; 14’, 3 pt • Ripper; single shank, 3 pt • Rock picker, Veil; hydr dump, 7½’ • Roller Harrow, Brillion; 12’ • Roller; Spikes, 12’ • Roller; Western, 12’

• Spra-Coupe 115; 1249 hrs, 56’ bms, foam mkrs, 200 gal, vw air cooled (overhauled), wide front • Spra-Coupe 115; 1962 hrs, 50’ bms, foam mkrs, 125 gal, vw air cooled, tow bar, tricycle, (hasn’t run in awhile) • Soil mover, FH; hydr, 6½’ x 3’7

IRRIGATION

• Canvas braces & dams • Ditch trash cleaner; 5’x3’ • 100 Jts Gated pipe; plastic, 12” (3000’) • Irrigation socks • Navigators (5) • Pipe trailer • Pipe fittings 12” • Siphon tubes; alum & plastic, 4”, 3”, 2”, 1½ ”

IMPLEMENTS & ATTACHM’TS

• Auger, Blanchard; drill fill • Auger; drill fill, 4”, 12v • Auger; grain, hydr, 30’ x 6” • Auger, Ford posthole; 6”/14”/18”, 3pt • Bale spear; 3 pt • Bale carrier; 10’6”, 3pt • Chute; Squeeze; elec/hydr, w/ palp cage • Chute; port loading, bumper hitch • Calf table; 5’ • Generator/Welder; pto, Lincoln AC welder, trailer mtd • Hay basket, FH; steel teeth • Mower, Bushhog; 5’, 540 pto, 3 pt • Sprayer, Wyo beet; gas mtr, 100 gal • Terracing blade, Rhino; 9’, 3 pt

• 1 Pr: Snap-On duals, 16.9-38 • 1 Pr: Snap-On duals, 13.6-38 • 1 Pr: Tires & Rims, JD; 16.9-28 • 1 Pr: Tires & Rims; 13.6-28 • Tires & Rims; implement, pickup • Wheel weights • Weights, JD; 20 series • Weed burner, Haberlein; 250 gal, 3 pt • Weed burner; 125 gal, wand, 3 pt

MISC

• Acre wheels (3); Bucket JD 7’; Bin sweeps; Bale feeders (5)8’; Chain Hoist & a-frame; Culvert starters (7); 110 pcs Channel iron 93” X 4”; Camper homemade; Fuel tank JD aux; Fuel tank 300 gal, stand; Blk pipe; Flat iron; Grapple fork, JD; Hydr cylinders; Mix-Mill 1 ph; Oval stock tank; Pipe stands; Parts washer; Pipe bender; Spra-coupe wheel/ spindle; Sprayer ATV; Stock tank rd; Tire changer manual; Table saw

AUCTIONEERS NOTE

The Zeiler’s have sold their farm, moved to Joliet for a less hectic lifestyle and partial retirement. We have a cross section of something for everyone on this auction. Mark your calendars now for Saturday, November 8th, 10:00 AM, Merton Musser

James & Sheila Zeiler (406) 208-2837

Merton Musser, auction mgr memusser@mbauction.com (406) 652-2266

Musser Bros, Inc. • Montana Office (406) 652-2266

SATURDAY, NOV 15 • 11 AM LAUREL, MONTANA DIRECTIONS: 1843 Streck Lane • From I-90 take Laurel exit #434, North on First Av ¼ mile, West on Railroad St ½ mile, South on 8th Av (Lions Park) ¾ mile, West on Frank Rd ¼ mile to Streck Ln, South 100 yards

AG EQUIPMENT • TRACTORS • TRUCKS

TRUCKS & TRAILER

• 1979 Chev C70; 427-V8, 5/4 shift, 20’ Freeman wood box, 53” sides, side/rear hoists, tandem twin screw, 9.00-20r/10.00-20f, 55,041 miles • 1977 IH 4300; Cummins big cam 400 hp, 10 speed, 22’ OS steel box, 52” sides, hoist, tandem twin screw, shurlok roll tarp, 11R24.5’s, 492,501 miles • 1975 Chev C60; 366-V8, 4/2 shift, 16’ Knapheide steel box, 40” sides, beet/grn endgate, hoist, 9.00-20’s, 75,937 miles • 1973 IH 1600; 345-V8, 4/2 shift, 16’ Freeman wood box, hoist • 1951 Ford F-6; flathead 6, 12’ box, non-runner • 1988 W-W Stock Trailer; 16’, divider, mat, swing/slide endgate, tandem axle, bumper hitch

TRACTORS

• CaseIH 7110 (’90); 4732 hrs, 18 speed power shift, 460/85R38’s (xlt), dual pto, 3 point, 3 hydr, front weights, repainted, 131 hp, s#JJA0029090 • John Deere 4440 (’82); 11,291 hrs, quad shift, 16.9-38’s (gd), dual pto, 3 hydr, 3 point, front weights, 130 hp, 1 owner, s#59617 • IH 5088 (’83); 7288 hrs, STS partial ps trans, 18.4-38’s, dual pto, 3 point, 3 hydr, 136 hp, 1 owner, s#2540002U004599 • IH 986 (’81); 8008 hrs, TA hi-lo trans, 16.9-38’s, dual pto, 3 hydr, 3 point, 105 hp, s#28672

• Oliver 1555 (’75); 8554 hrs, gas, hydra-power trans, 15.5-38’s (gd), 540 pto, 3 point, 2 hydr, 58 hp, 1 owner, s#262768 • Oliver 1555 (’74); 4212 hrs, gas, hydra-power trans, 15.5-38’s (gd), 540 pto, 3 point, 2 hydr, 58 hp, 1 owner, s#249620 • IH 706D (’67); FH F236 loader, 6½‘ bucket/grapple, 8429 hrs, 16.9-38’s, dual pto, 3 point, 2 hydr, 75 hp, s#45596 • IH Farmall Super MTA; FH F10 loader, 9ft bucket, 13.6-38’s(new), pto, 2 hydr, power steering, s#605045 • IH Farmall C; single front, 2 pt hitch, 540 pto, 11.2-36 tires (gd), s#1652420

DIRTWORKING

• Chisel Plow, Melroe; 15’ • Corrugator, Valley; 18’, 24” spacing, hydr markers, 3 point • Cultivator, Triple K; 21’, s-tines, tine harrow attach, 3 point, fold-up • Cultivator, WIC 2700; 6 row, 22” • Cultivator, Westgo; 6 row, 22” • Cultivator, Westgo; 6 row 30” • Disk, John Deere 210; 16’ tandem • Ditcher, Myers; 6’ trail • Drill, John Deere 8550; 10’x7” spacing, double disc, fert/grain boxes, grass seed attachment • Level, Eversman 2000; 20’, 3 point, s-tine attachment, fold-up • Plow, IH 145; 4 bottom, 16”, 3 point HARVESTING • Roller Harrow, Brillion WL-02; 21’, • Baler, Vermeer 605M; DCF wide 18” rollers, fold-up pickup, 21.5L-16.1’s, net wrap & • Sprayer, Fimco; 60’ booms, 300 gallons, foam markers, 3 point twine, 1000 pto, 14,500 bales • Sprayer, Wyo; 12 row, 60 gallons, 8.5 • Baler, John Deere 336; pto hp B/S • Bale Stooker, Agratec • Terracing Blade, Servis BR; 7’, 3 • Defoliator, John Deere 560; 6 row point • Dump Wagon, Gehl; 12’ ATTACHMENTS • Grain Auger, WF 80-51; 8”x51’, pto • Backhoe, Foster D2; 3 point, 24” • Manure Spreader, NH 195; 17’, 1000 bucket, pto, hydr pto, walking beam axles • Bale un-roller w/side masts, 3 point, hydr • Sickle Mower, NH; 7’ bar, pto, 3 point • Dozer, Leon; 8’, belly mount • Sickle Mower, IH; 7’ bar, pto, 3 point • Drill Fill Auger, WF; hydr • Swather, Hesston 6650; 3079 hrs, 14’ auger header 6665, conditioner, • Hay Basket, FH F10, steel teeth new tires • Post Driver, Shaver; 7”, 3 point, hydr

• Sprayer, Fimco; 25 gallons, hand • Syphon tubes: (1)6”, (11)5”, (4)4” (br) wand, 3ft boom • Sprayer, General; 3 pt, 200 gallons, 28’ booms (br) • 1 Pr: 18.4-38 tires & rims • Trailer, Cy-Corp (‘92); 10x5 fltbd (wf) • 1 Pr: 18.4R38’s IH duals • Trailer, Homemade; 6½ x4 fltbd (wf) • 1 Pr: 16.9-38’s IH duals • 1 Pr: 15” gauge wheels (wf) • 1 Pr: 18.4-38’s JD duals • 1 Pr: Markers (wf) IRRIGATION & LIVESTOCK (br) Bob Reiter 208-4966 EQUIPMENT (wf) Warren Frank 672-6808 • Alum syphon tubes: 4”,2”,1½”,1” • Gated pipe fittings • Gated pipe trailer; single axle • SI livestock feeder; 24’ • PR calf table

AUCTIONEERS NOTE

Steve & Rob have sold their farm so we’ll be selling tractors, trucks, tillage & haying equipment. No small items MISC to speak of so please plan to arrive • 1000 Gallon galvanized water tank early. Mark your calendars now for • AirMaster grain bin dryer; 220v, 22 jts Saturday, November 15th, 11:00 AM, Merton Musser of perforated pipe • Portable livestock loading chute, trailer

CONSIGNORS

• Auger, WF Drill Fill; 6”, endgate (wf) • Auger, WF Transfer; 8” (wf) • Bean Ditcher, Eversman; 6 row (wf) • Cement Mixer, electric (wf) • Disk, Ezee-On; 16’ tandem (br) • Field Cultivator, Westgo; 20’, tine harrow attach, fold-up (br) • Grain Cleaner, Feterl 85; rotary (wf) • Harrow, Pepin Spike Tooth; 21’ • Hay Basket, JD; push off fits 158 (wf) • Poly Tanks: (2)110, (1)200 gal (wf) • Roller Harrow, Kewanee; 16’ (br)

Musser Bros, Inc. • Montana Office (406) 652-2266

Can’t Make The Auction… Live Internet Bidding at mbauction.com

STEVE & ROB STRECK (406)628-8566 or 860-8323 Merton Musser, auction mgr (406)652-2266 memusser@mbauction.com

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Steinhatchee Equipment Co. Inc. 406-777-1701 or 239-0942

www.steinhatcheeinc.com e-mail: nelsen889@aol.com

2007 John Deere 7430 APQ transmission with LHR, 166 hp, 3 remotes, new rear ties, new 740 loader/grapple, 4054 hours........ ...............................$92,500

2008 John Deere 7330 Premium APQ transmission with LHR, 150 hp new 740 loader/grapple, 4500 hours......................$87,500

1999 John Deere 7810 175 hp, PowrQuad transmission, front weights, Quick hitch, duals, 3 remotes, 8850 hours.............$52,000

1996 John Deere 7200 105 hp, PowrQuad transmission with creeper, 2 remotes, 5246 hours. One owner, excellent condition......$39,500

1999 Case 580SL extenda-hoe, 4x4, air conditioning, heat. 3165 hours....$29,500

2010 John Deere 318D skidsteer, 1800 lb operating capacity, 58 hp. 3340 hours......................$18,500

1997 Cat 928G 21/2 yd. bucket, heat, 2 lever control, 4350 hours. Tight, clean loader............$52,000

2006 Cat 287B skidsteer, 3400 lb. oper cap, heat and air, undercarriage and tracks at 75%, local trade, 1933 hours.............$32,000

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Declining rates-of-return to South Dakota agricultural land

By Kim Dillivan, SDSU Crops Business Management Field Specialist, Larry Janssen, and Bronc McMurtry land have fallen over time in South Dakota According to results from a farm real esbecause increases in cash rents have failed tate survey conducted by agricultural econoto keep pace with increases in land values. mists at South Dakota State University, cash For example, in February 2014, the staterates-of-return for all uses of agricultural wide average value of nonirrigated cropland land in the state declined slightly during the was $4,478 per-acre. This represents a 1990’s and declined substantially from 2001 45.2% increase from 2012 and is more than to present (Figure 1). The gross rate-ofdouble the average value from 2010. By return (cash rent as a percent of land value) 2014 nonirrigated cropland average values is used to estimate current rates-of-return had increased almost eight-fold since 2000. to agricultural land. It is calculated from While average cash rents for South Darespondents’ reported average cash rental kota cropland have also risen over time, rates and their estimated average values they have failed to keep pace with cropland of leased land. As a gross measure rather average values. For example, reported averthan net, this ratio estimates rates-of-return age cash rents for nonirrigated cropland inobtained by landlords, before deduction of creased 23.5% from 2012 to 2014 ($121.50 property taxes and other landlord expenses. to $150.10). Also, since 2000, cropland cash The South Dakota 1991 to 2014 trends of rents have increased just over three-fold. the gross rent-to-value ratios are depicted Nonirrigated cropland average cash rents in in Figure 1. South Dakota were $150.10 peracre in 2014, $86.65 per-acre in 2010, and $43.70 per-acre in 2000. For landowners, production agriculture is an industry where land is often a majority of total asset value. While land appreciation increases an owner’s net worth, it contributes nothing to cash flow or profitability. For landowners who lease acres, cash rent is the return on their Figure 1: Gross Rent-to-Value Ratios by Land Use (non-irrigated). investment in land (contributing to cash flow and profitability). In 2014, the statewide gross rates-ofCash rents that are low relative to the value return (rent-to-value ratio) were similar for of land could be problematic for landownall land use categories: 3.3% for rangeland ers who have, or are considering, land and pasture, 3.2% for cropland and allpurchases using credit. Relatively low cash agricultural land, and 3.1% for hay land rents relative to purchase price could signal (Figure 1). The 2014 rent-to-value ratios future difficulty servicing debt. Therefore, for cropland and hay land were the lowest the absence of adequate returns increases calculated over the past 24 years. The rentlending risk, potentially making lending to-value ratio for pasture and rangeland was less feasible and more expensive. the second lowest rate in the past 24 years. Reported values and rents for South This is the fifth consecutive year that gross Dakota agricultural land are available in rate-of-return for all-agricultural land has the publication South Dakota Agricultural been 4.0% or lower. Land Market Trends 1991-2014 (http:// Gross rates-of-return for all-agricultural igrow.org/up/resources/03-7000-2014.pdf). land in South Dakota declined slightly This publication reports land values and from 7.6% in the early 1990’s to 7.0% in cash rental rates for the state as a whole, 1999. These findings indicate that moderate for each of the eight South Dakota land increases in land values during the 1990’s regions, and by land use including irrigated were mostly supported by comparable rates and non-irrigated cropland, rangeland, pasof increases in cash rental rates. However, ture and hay land. The 2014 estimates for since the major reduction in long-term interland values and cash rental rates are based est rates (starting in 2001), cash rental rates on survey data supplied in February and usually increased at a slower rate than land March by agricultural lenders, Farm Service values. Gross rates-of-return declined from Agency officials, rural appraisers, assessors, 6.9% in 2001 to 4.0% by 2010 and to 3.2% realtors, professional farm managers, and by 2014. This finding illustrates the much SDSU Extension Field Specialists (http:// greater impacts of reduced interest rates igrow.org/about/our-experts/). Land values on land values compared to its impacts on and cash rental rates are reported only for cash rental rates. Reduced long-term interest privately owned land and should not be rates also coincided with reduced cash ratesconsidered as estimated values for tribal, of-return on many alternative investments. federal, or state owned lands. Gross rates-of-return for agricultural

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By Andrew Griffith, University of Tennessee Extension The beef cattle herd in many regions of the country is in expansion mode. Cattlemen expand the herd by retaining heifers or by holding older cows for an additional year or two. Both options for herd expansion can be risky as it can be expensive to develop a heifer with no guarantee of a live calf while older cows have a higher probability of facing physical problems. Considering older cows, many operations have economic losses from holding an older cow one year too long. Older cows are only ever held one year too long, because they end up being buried on the farm instead of being marketed and harvested for valuable products. Market cows, known as cull cows to most readers, account for 15 to 20 percent of gross income for most cow-calf operations. This is a large portion of income for a cow-calf enterprise and can be the difference in having a profitable year or recording losses for the year. Thus, the decision to cull and market cows should be considered carefully. There are a number of factors to consider when making a cow-culling decision. Factors may include pregnancy status, poor performance of offspring, age, mouth, udder, structural soundness, health problems, disposition, etc. Regardless of why the decision to cull and market a cow is made, it is important to consider the timing of marketing to maximize profits. Many operators with spring calving herds make cow culling decisions in the fall after the calves are weaned and pregnancy evaluation is performed on the cow. Subsequently, cattle producers sell market cows immediately after making the culling decision. The decision to market immediately is often made because producers do not want to carry a cow through the winter and incur the costs associated with winter feeding. Additionally, marketing cows in the fall can provide cash flow. Each of these factors must be considered by individual producers to meet the needs of the operation. Traditionally, marketing cows in the fall results in the cow being sold on the lowest market of the year. Using the last ten years of data, market cow prices have been 15 to 20 percent higher in the May and June time period than in the October through December time period. Thus, the price differential alone could result in a total revenue difference of $120 to $240 per head for a 1200 pound cow when considering prices experienced the last ten years. Additionally, increases in revenue may be possible for cows in poor body condition if they are fed to replace body condition and then marketed at a later date. After having said all of that, there are high expectations for market cow prices this fall. Year to date cow slaughter through the end of July is 13.4 percent lower than the same time period in 2013 and was 17.9 percent lower in the months of June and July compared to the same two months a year ago. That is to say that there are a limited number of cows being harvested this year which has supported prices and will continue to support prices. Prices for market cows in Tennessee started off the year at $85 per hundredweight and steadily increased through the end of June to $105 per hundredweight. The price of market cows then fluctuated between $100 and $105 per hundredweight leading up to the writing of this article. If last year’s market cow prices are any indication of what will happen this year then prices are not expected to be pressured too much through the fall and winter. Not everything in the market cow sector smells like roses. Since March of 2013, five U.S. cow processing plants have ceased operations and the sector continues to face over capacity. Cow processing facilities that have closed include operations in San Angelo, TX; Godwin, NC; St. Paul, MN; Milwaukee, WI; and San Antonio, TX. The closure of processing plants is largely due to the reduced availability of cows for processing caused by previous years of drought sell off and now retention of cows to reestablish cattle herds. Due diligence should be taken by producers the next several months as cow-culling decisions are made. There has been and will continue to be potential for producers to garner high returns and receive a high salvage value for market cows ready to exit the cow herd. Though market cow prices are traditionally at their lowest point in the fall, prices for market cows in the fall of 2014 may not dip as low as previous years. Producers should consider current prices, expected future prices, and current resources when making the culling decision, because the cow must pay for herself over any time period she is retained. One thing is certain, a live animal sent to the market is always more valuable than an animal a producer has to bury.

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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack reminds producers that changes mandated through the 2014 Farm Bill require them to have on file a Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification (AD-1026). The Farm Bill relinked highly erodible land conservation and wetland conservation compliance with eligibility for premium support paid under the federal crop insurance program. “It’s important that farmers and ranchers taking the right steps to conserve valuable farm and natural resources have completed AD-1026 forms on file at their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office,” said Vilsack. “This will ensure they remain eligible for crop insurance support.” For farmers to be eligible for premium support on their federal crop insurance, a completed and signed AD-1026 form must be on file with the FSA. Since many FSA and Natural Resource Conservation (NRCS) programs have this requirement, most producers should already have an AD-1026 on file. If producers have not filed, they must do so by June 1, 2015. When a farmer completes the AD-1026, FSA and NRCS staff will outline any additional actions that may be required for compliance with the provisions. The Risk Management Agency, through the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC), manages the federal crop insurance program that provides the modern farm safety net for American farmers and ranchers. Since enactment of the 1985 Farm Bill, eligibility for most commodity, disaster, and conservation programs has been linked to compliance with the highly erodible land conservation and wetland conservation provisions. The 2014 Farm Bill continues the requirement that producers adhere to conservation compliance guidelines to be eligible for most programs administered by FSA and NRCS. This includes the new price and revenue protection programs, the Conservation Reserve Program, the Livestock Disaster Assistance programs and Marketing Assistance Loans implemented by FSA. It also includes the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, the Conservation Stewardship Program, and other conservation programs. FSA recently released a revised form AD-1026, which is available at USDA Service Centers and online at: www.fsa.usda.gov. USDA will publish a rule later this year that will provide details outlining the connection of conservation compliance with crop insurance premium support. Producers can also contact their local USDA Service Center for information. A listing of service center locations is available at www.nrcs.usda. gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/ national/contact/local/

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Fall forage conditions and cattle production

By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension thereby masking the improvement in the The bulk of summer is past and forage middle of the country in the Drought Moniconditions are improved for cattle productor percentages. tion in many parts of the country. The latest Range and pasture conditions are impasture and range conditions indicate that proved with lower percentages of poor and overall range and pasture conditions in the very poor conditions in most all regions U.S. are 20 percent poor and very poor compared to this time last year. Despite the compared to 31 percent last year and an averdeteriorating conditions in the far west, the age of 33.6 percent for this date from 2008 percent of pasture and range in poor and very to 2012. Despite the difficulty of relieving poor condition in the 8 western states is 35.9 drought in the summer, pasture and range percent currently compared to 56.5 percent conditions improved somewhat through the last year. The Great Plains region (includheat of summer; aided in part by a cooler ing Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, than average summer. In the latest Drought North and South Dakota, and Wyoming) has Monitor, the percent of the U.S. that has no 15.1 percent poor and very poor compared drought is 52 percent, the same as it was to 28.6 percent one year ago. The Southern the week of May 20, 2014. However, the Plains (Oklahoma and Texas) currently have percent of the U.S. with D2-D4 (severe to 25.5 percent of pastures and ranges in poor exceptional) drought conditions was 21.6 or very poor condition compared to 33.5 percent compared to 28.3 in May. Marginal percent last year. The eight states in the drought conditions remain in many regions Corn Belt region have 13.4 percent poor and but generally less severe compared to May. very poor condition, down from 26.3 perThe exception to this general assessment cent from one year ago. Only the southeast is the far west including California, Neregion has worse conditions compared to vada and parts of Oregon and Idaho where last year with 13.1 percent of pastures rated drought conditions continue very extreme. poor or very poor compared to 3.3 percent In fact, significant reduction in D3 and D4 last year. drought conditions in much of the central The August USDA Crop Production reand southern Plains was offset by increases port included estimates for 2014 hay producin those categories in California and Nevada, tion. Alfalfa hay production is forecast to be up 10.5 percent from one year ago, with increases in both harvested acreage and estimated yield contributing to the increase. Other hay is forecast to be down 1.5 percent, with a 2.6 percent decrease in harvested acres and yield virtually unchanged from last year. Other hay production was likely decreased by early dry conditions in some regions that delayed hay harvest. In the Southern Plains there are decent prospects for winter wheat grazing this fall and winter. Current soil moisture conditions are adequate but tenuous. Recent summer heat has resulted in dry topsoil conditions in some areas. My recent travels in western Oklahoma indicate that much of the wheat ground is ready for planting, with some just waiting for a rain. Wheat planted in early to mid September, will need timely follow-up moisture to continue growing. Overall, it appears to me that some recovery of pasture, range and hay production has taken place in many regions. The process will need to continue for many months in some areas. There will likely be some fall stocker cattle demand in addition to strong feedlot demand for feeder cattle. Heifer retention is likely to accelerate this fall and herd rebuilding is likely beginning this year. The fact that heifer slaughter is down 8.6 percent for the year to date and beef cow slaughter is down 17.4 percent so far this year, are both indications of herd expansion. Generally better forage conditions will let the cattle industry begin to respond to market signals by doing what producers want to do rather than what Mother Nature is forcing them to do.

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M/D Herefords

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Otis Ranch

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406-240-9301, Deer Lodge, MT

406-832-3219, Wise River, MT

Cherry Springs Ranch

Elings Polled Herefords

L Bar W Ranch

Reich Bros

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406-323-1297, Roundup, MT

Weaver Herefords

406-386-2244, Big Sandy, MT

Whispering Pines

406-212-0480, Kalispell, MT

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Storing wet and modified distillers grains

By Warren Rusche, South Dakota Sate University Extension The market prices for distillers grain several different storage options available prices have dropped significantly in recent that have been successfully utilized to store weeks. As Dr. Darrell Mark points out in wet and modified distillers grains. his recent iGrow article Distillers Grains Storing WDGS can be challenging bePrices Declining, prices have declined both cause the product by itself does not readily in absolute dollar values but also as a perstack or pack in a bunker or pile. One apcentage of the value of corn. For instance proach to solve that problem has been to based on average South Dakota prices for mix about 70 to 80% WDGS and 20 to 30% corn and distillers grains at the beginning roughage on an as-fed basis. That mixture CATTLE FOR SALE of May 2014, wet distillers grains (WDGS; can then be stored in either a bunker silo or 65% moisture) were at 105% of the value pile and covered with plastic. Another posCOMPLETE HERD DISPERSION of corn. Currently, they are priced at only sibility is storing WDGS in a silage bag; in Black Angus & Angus/Hereford cross cows 65% of corn, which would be the lowest this case care needs to be taken to avoid expercentage relative to corn since late 2011. cess pressure on the bag to prevent rupture. Bred heifers and cows aged 3 and up Modified distillers (MDGS; 50% moisture) Because MDGS contain less moisture, Approximately 230 head have shown a similar decline, with the averthey lend themselves better to being stored Available November 1, 2014 age MDGS:corn ratio in SD declining from in a bunker or pile without being mixed (after calves ship and preg check) 108% to 85%. with other roughage compared to WDGS. These reductions in the prices of distillers In some cases mixing 10% roughage would AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING grains potentially represent a tremendous make packing a bunker silo easier. (Please call to schedule a time) opportunity for livestock producers to lock Using either a silage bag or covering a in lower feed costs going into fall and winpile or bunker with plastic will help prevent ter. Purchasing distillers now and storing spoilage and dry matter losses until the start Stan Brown & Susan Anderson the feed until needed is one method to take of the feeding period. Dupuyer, Montana (406) 472-3375 advantage of favorable feed prices. Based What happens if for whatever reason on research conducted at SDSU, there are WDGS were simply piled and left uncovered? Although that certainly isn’t the ideal way to manage this feedstuff, some recent experiments at Nebraska (Harding et al., 2012) inAdd a RainWise Weather Station dicate that this could be a to your farm and access your viable strategy if necessary. Those researchers compared weather data from anywhere you covered or uncovered storage AgroMET have Internet or through the of WDGS in two separate Base Station experiments in finishing and Oracle display growing cattle. For the finishing study the storage began in early June and lasted for 38 days and in the growing trial the WDGS was piled in late October and stored for five months prior to initiation of feeding. Researchers compared WDGS stored either Weather Oracle MK-III covered or uncovered for 40 days before the start of the feeding period and found that AgroMET Internet Package AgroMET Display Package uncovered storage did result The AgroMET Includes: Includes: in DM losses of 6 to 12% as Base Station AgroMET Base Station AgroMET Base Station well as losses in fat, fiber, and arrives at your IP-100/LR Network Interface Weather Oracle MK-III Display protein. They saw no reducfarm already Mono Mount Mono Mount tions in performance or feed assembled!! efficiency in either the finishing or growing cattle when fed the uncovered WDGS, but they did note a reduction in dry matter intake for the growing calves fed the uncovered WDGS. Feeding distillers grains stored in this manner wouldn’t be recommended for pregnant livestock because of the potential negative effects of molds and mycotoxins, although in these experiments mycotoxEasily create custom ins were not detected. reports and graphs When considering whether or not to store distillers grains, producers do need to consider labor costs, costs of cover or bags, the availability of the by-product feeds, and in the case of WDGS the availability of low-quality roughage for mixing. Dr. Mark also points out that additional weakness in the distillers market is possible, Check out the Triangle Ag depending on feed demand Fort Benton Weather and the corn market, which A G - S E R V I C E S Station Results on would strengthen the case for triangleag.com 406-622-3887 WeatherUnderground.com Professional Weather Insturments waiting to lock in feed needs.

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Detailed images aid studies of beneficial wasps

Trader’s Dispatch, October 2014 — Page A28

By Jan Suszkiw, Agricultural Research Service Using specialized digital photography methods, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists are producing high-resolution images of members of the wasp superfamily Platygastroidea. Of particular interest is using the images to improve the identification and taxonomic description of one- to twomillimeter-long Trissolcus wasp species that parasitize stink bugs and could have potential as biological control agents. The wasps’ larvae hatch and feed inside the bug’s eggs, killing them in the process. Some species attack the eggs of the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), an invasive pest from Asia that’s become established in 39 U.S. states and, in 2010, inflicted $37 million in damage to corn, soybeans, grapes and other crops. According to Elijah Talamas, a post-doctoral scientist with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Systematic Entomology Laboratory in Washington, D.C., the photographic process begins with positioning a wasp specimen under a specialized camera with a single-column lens attached to a vertical joist, and then taking stacks of photographs throughout the depth of the specimen. Each photograph contains a small part of the insect in focus due to the small depth of field at high magnification. The “slices” are then combined into a single, highly detailed digital image magnified up to 100 times the specimen’s original size. The image is uploaded to online databases operated by university cooperators and linked to interactive keys, which guide users to specimen descriptions and other information. Each specimen has a unique identification number—a collecting unit identifier (CUID)—which allows a user to determine the specimen’s origin on a species distribution map. Taxonomists can refer to a specific specimen via its CUID without ambiguity, according to Talamas. His efforts provide valuable taxonomic support to ARS researchers in Newark, Delaware, who are examining the host specificity and safety of several Asian Trissolcus species with potential use in biocontrol release programs against BMSB.

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2009 Case IH Patriot 4420 #704011..................$244,000 2012 Case IH Patriot 4430 665 hours. #708112.$313,140 2010 Case IH Patriot 3330 #704070..................$232,800

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Used Pull Type Sprayers 2012 Top Air AT2400 #708218..............................$79,500 2002 Flexi-Coil S67 #708236...............................$13,000

2004 Flexi-Coil S67XL 9999 hours. #704026.......$27,900

2013 Top Air TA1600 950 hours. #700834............$80,000

2009 Case IH SRX160 #700863...........................$29,000

2008 Top Air TA2400 #708170..............................$56,000

Check Out What We Have In Inventory! Combines

1994 Case IH 1666 3175 hours. #706888................................. $40,600 1990 Case IH 1680 3699 hours. #707013................................. $24,900 1994 Case IH 1688 6650 hours. #704041................................. $26,900 2006 Case IH 2388 1298 hours. #700881............................... $139,000 1998 Case IH 2388 3240 hours. #700892................................. $62,000 2008 Case IH 7010 2804 hours. #708153................................. $91,900 2009 Case IH 7088 999 hours. #708148................................. $199,000 2009 Case IH 7120 2600 hours. #708115............................... $114,650 2008 Case IH 8010 1833 hours. #708156............................... $166,350 2005 Case IH 8010 1535 hours. #700880............................... $157,000 2004 Case IH 8010 2309 hours. #708084............................... $118,800 2011 Case IH 8120 1106 hours. #700899............................... $237,000 2013 Case IH 8230 200 hours. #708040................................. $340,750 2010 Case IH 9120 1234 hours. #708112............................... $274,800 1998 John Deere 9610 4483 hours. #704047........................... $52,900 2011 Massey-Ferguson 9795 733 hours. #700876................ $150,900 1979 New Holland TR70 2571 hours. #707026........................... $3900

Headers

1995 Case IH 1015 #700903..................................................... $17,000 1991 Case IH 1015 #707009..................................................... $14,000 1988 Hesston 1150 #704042....................................................... $7000 2009 Case IH 2016 #700884........................................................ $1500 2001 New Holland 2331 #704018............................................... $4500 1995 Case IH 1010 #704039........................................................ $9000 1991 Case IH 1010 #707020........................................................ $5900 1990 Case IH 1010 #707027........................................................ $6500 1986 Case IH 1010 #707019........................................................ $4300 1990 Case IH 1020 #706981........................................................ $6400 2011 Case IH 2152 693 hours. #700819................................... $65,000 2009 Case IH 2152 1155 hours. #708002................................. $51,500 2011 Case IH 2162 #700905..................................................... $63,000 1998 John Deere 930 704049.................................................. $10,000 2004 New Holland 94C #700882.............................................. $28,000 1984 International 963 #706980................................................. $6400 2012 MacDon D60 #708097..................................................... $75,500 2013 MacDon D65 #708095..................................................... $56,900 2003 Honey Bee SP36 #708141.............................................. $35,900 2000 Honey Bee SP36 #700893.............................................. $22,000 2000 Honey Bee SP42 #700759.............................................. $27,987

Mower Conditioners/Windrowers

2006 Hesston 1275 #708174.................................................... $17,000 2000 John Deere 1600A #707025............................................ $10,700 2012 John Deere 835 99 hours. #708086................................. $31,000 2009 New Holland H7150 #707015.......................................... $27,500 2010 New Holland H8040 1350 hours. #708223...................... $76,000 2010 New Holland H8080 670 hours. #703962........................ $98,500 2013 Case IH WD1203 58 hours. #700855............................. $108,000 2011 Case IH WD1203 481 hours. #708053............................. $97,900

Air Seeders

2014 Bourgault 3320QDA #704075....................................... $222,000 2012 Bourgault 3710 99 hours. #708144............................... $278,000 2012 Case IH Precision Hoe 800 #708175............................ $207,000 2011 Case IH Precision Hoe 800 #708219............................ $220,000 2010 Case IH Precision Hoe 800 767 hours. #708229.......... $120,000 2009 Case IH ATX700 #704066.............................................. $145,000 2007 Case IH ATX700 #700783.............................................. $140,000 2006 Case IH ATX700 #703845.............................................. $110,000 2005 Bourgault 5710 #700770............................................... $130,000 2000 Flexi-Coil 7500 #704019.................................................. $59,900 1999 Flexi-Coil 5000 1234 hours. #707963.............................. $53,000 1996 Flexi-Coil 5000 #703973.................................................. $44,000 1993 Flexi-Coil 5000 #704078.................................................. $39,900 Flexi-Coil 5000 66 hours. #708228........................................... $29,900

Conventional Drills

2000 International 7100 #704007............................................... $7950 2014 Case IH 1235 #700896.................................................. $69,500 Case IH 900 #706915................................................................ $11,900

Forage Harvesters

2002 Case IH FHX300 pull-type. #707036................................ $17,000 1993 Hesston 7170 pull-type. #707035....................................... $7900

Miscellaneous

2010 Remcor RS110 3 pt. mounted sprayer. #C0000768............ $1250 2009 Brandt 13110HP grain auger. #704035............................ $22,000 2007 Brandt 1370HP grain auger. #704034.............................. $10,900 2002 Spray Air 4261 grain auger. #704056................................. $6250 1995 Ez-Trail 700 grain cart. #704025...................................... $23,900 2001 New Holland 216 rake. #707033...................................... $14,900 2010 Haybuster 2650 bale processor. #700906....................... $14,000 2004 Haybuster 2650 bale processor. #500810....................... $12,000 2010 Degelman SM7070 harrow. #708232............................... $36,000

Round Balers

2000 Vermeer 605L 9000 bales. #707005................................ $10,300 1995 New Holland 660 #704076................................................. $9750 1997 New Holland 664 14,000 bales. #704036........................... $8900 1990 Case IH 8460 #706997........................................................ $4900 2011 New Holland BR7090 6500 bales. #500771.................... $31,500 2009 New Holland BR7090 7223 bales. #704073.................... $24,900 2008 New Holland BR7090 8724 bales. #707022.................... $23,700 2006 New Holland BR780A 18,500 bales. #500772................ $17,000 2010 Case IH RB564 8300 bales. #707003.............................. $23,000 2008 Case IH RB564 #707042................................................. $19,900 2014 Case IH RB565 98 bales. #700858.................................. $55,000 2005 Case IH RBX562 13,815 bales. #700853......................... $15,600 2004 Case IH RBX562 16,500 bales. #500776......................... $17,000 2013 Case IH RBX564 #707040............................................... $39,900

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Great Falls, Montana

Lewistown/Denton, Montana

Havre, Montana

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Billings, Montana

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Tractors - 175 hp or Greater

1984 Versatile 1150 8197 hours. #700797................................ $54,500 JI Case 4890 6466 hours. #7074071........................................ $12,900 1988 Case IH 7120 12,531 hours. #707017.............................. $33,000 1977 Versatile 900 6502 hours. #704079..................................... $7990 1991 Case IH 9240 3114 hours. #708169................................. $51,000 1996 Case IH 9370 5150 hours. #704031................................. $72,000 2000 Case IH 9380 Quad 5500 hours. #707045..................... $130,000 1997 Case IH 9390 5744 hours. #700711................................. $73,600 1998 Agco-Allis 3542 hours. #707058..................................... $52,000 2014 Case IH Magnum 180 249 hours. #700859................... $177,000 2010 Case IH Magnum 180 2036 hours. #500804................. $130,000 2009 Case IH Magnum 180 428 hours. #707014................... $165,000 2012 Case IH Magnum 235 1283 hours. #708134................. $169,000 2012 Case IH Magnum 260 592 hours. #708135................... $199,000 2008 Case IH Magnum 275 2466 hours. #708113................. $159,200 2011 Case IH Magnum 290 950 hours. #708198................... $190,500 2012 Case IH Magnum 340 1300 hours. #500800................. $235,900 2007 Challenger MT875B 2975 hours. #708136.................... $249,000 2006 Case IH MX305 2477 hours. #708064............................ $155,200 2005 Case IH MXM175 3987 hours. #707023........................... $75,442 2011 Case IH Steiger 500 321 hours. #708089...................... $312,840 2012 Case IH Steiger 500 Quad Trac 1100 hours. #700887..$369,900 2013 Case IH Steiger 550 Quad Trac 650 hours. #704064.... $379,800 2004 Case IH STX500 5000 hours. #706924.......................... $156,000 2006 Case IH STX530 4544 hours. #700822.......................... $174,000 2006 Case IH STX530 Quad 3965 hours. #700823................ $220,000 2008 New Holland T7040 3500 hours. #500808....................... $99,300

Tractors - 100 hp to 174 hp

International 1086 8560 hours. #708239.................................. $15,000 1983 John Deere 4250 8720 hours. #704016........................... $26,500 2013 John Deere 6105D 790 hours. #708243.......................... $54,000 2012 Case IH Farmall 140A 201 hours. #708161..................... $84,000 2013 Case IH Maxxum 140 #707038....................................... $99,900 2008 Case IH Puma 140 2294 hours. #706932........................ $93,500 2010 McCormick XTX145 695 hours. #704023........................ $98,350

Tractors - 40 hp to 99 hp

Oliver 1750 6250 hours. #707056................................................ $4900 International 2504 #708241........................................................ $4800 John Deere 301A #708240.......................................................... $8000 1965 John Deere 3020 #706986................................................. $8000 1966 Case IH 656 2913 hours. #707057...................................... $2900 2008 Kioti DK50C 847 hours. #708083.................................... $26,589

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Square Balers

New Holland 1425 #500809..................................................... $10,000 1992 New Holland 2000 #70752.............................................. $15,000 1999 Hesston 4910 38,640 bales. #700802............................. $39,500 2010 New Holland BB9060 10,000 bales. #708087................. $70,500 2009 Case IH LB433 #703982.................................................. $85,000

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OVERSEAS STORAGE CONTAINERS 20-ft. to 40-ft. Starting at $3200 delivered.

Phone (406) 899-4104, Evenings

HAY FOR SALE Big Round Bales $110 to $150 per ton Trucking Available.

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##### A coydog is a hybrid animal created when coyotes and dogs interbreed. Coyotes can also interbreed with wolves ##### The Wind River Reservation near Riverton, Wyoming is the only Native American reservation in Wyoming. ##### The mountain man, Jim Bridger, has more than twenty places in Wyoming named for him. More than any other man.

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Re-breeding open cows for fall calves

By Warren Rusche, South Dakota State University Extension Exposing open cows for a fall calving season may make economic sense this year. The value of all classes of cattle has increased greatly in the last year at the same time that feed costs have decreased. Currently a 1250 pound young cow is very similar in value to a feeder calf suitable for backgrounding. Using today’s cheaper feedstuffs and the existing bull battery, she could be exposed to breeding for a fall calf. Thus there may be an opportunity in some cases to increase ranch profitability by breeding open cows, either as a complement to the spring-calving herd, or to be sold to other producers looking for fall-calving cows. The best candidates for this strategy would be young cows that have the most productive life remaining and the greatest potential for added value when sold later as a bred cow compared to her current value as a cull cow. Older cows would not be great candidates for this strategy because they have much less productive life remaining and it’s unlikely that there would be enough extra value to capture to make the effort worthwhile. The situation is very similar with yearling heifers; their value as open feedlot heifers will be relatively high compared to what they would be worth as a fall-bred female. Another important factor to consider with yearling heifers is that reproductive failure in these cattle is much more likely to be caused by inherent fertility problems that wouldn’t be corrected with additional chances at breeding. A concern that some producers might have is that rebreeding open females might perpetuate genetics associated with poorer fertility. That is a valid concern, especially if these cows were used to produce replacements, or if these are young females with little or no history of reproductive success. This becomes much less of a concern if these cows are used in a terminal system where all calves end up in the feedlot. If this strategy is followed, accurate production records should be kept to make sure that cows are only given one extra chance, and not carried over multiple times. Another factor that needs to be accounted for is feed supply. If there is any question that the feed supply on the ranch will not be sufficient to make it until the start of the grazing season next spring, open cows should be culled regardless of age. The surest way to reap the rewards that the marketplace is offering to keep as many productive cows in the herd as the available feed supply will support. If available feed supplies are limited, retaining additional cattle that won’t produce calves next spring makes little sense if that decision leads to premature culling or liquidation.

Fall sod-seed pastures and hay meadows

By Bruce Anderson, University of Nebraska Extension Pastures and hay meadows provide higher quality feed, are more productive, and cheaper to grow if they have good forage legumes growing in them. Nitrogen fertilizer is expensive, so expensive it’s difficult to justify fertilizing pastures. So instead, let’s grow our own N. The biggest challenge to establishing legumes into grass sod is competition by existing grass on new, slow growing seedlings. Anything you do to reduce competition and slow down grass growth will help. Weakening the grass to slow down its spring growth will give new legume seedlings a better chance to get started. Well, guess what! You can take advantage of this year’s drought. It surely has weakened your grasses. And if you keep grazing this fall, I mean really grubbing it down hard, your grass will greenup later and grow slower next spring. Legumes you interseed next spring - like red clover, alfalfa, and birdsfoot trefoil - will take advantage of this reduced competition to get established, giving you a more nutritious and less expensive pasture for years to come. Do you have a hay meadow or pasture that is relatively free of weeds and makes up no more than about 15 to 20 percent of your total pasture acres? If so, this is the perfect place to add legumes. Now is the time to start preparing. Besides taking advantage of the drought and heavy fall grazing, also collect some soil samples. Then analyze them and apply any needed fertilizer this fall so you don’t need to do it next spring. Legumes especially need good phosphorus and soil pH. Add some legumes to your pasture next spring. Your pastures, your livestock, and your pocketbook all will be better because of it.

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New Travalong 14-ft. bumper pull dump trailers...................... $9395 New Travalong 14-ft. gooseneck dump trailers................... $10,395 New Diamond C 14-ft. bumper pull dump trailer........................ $7995 New Diamond C 14-ft. bumper pull dump trailer with tarp.......................$8495 New Diamond C 5x10-ft. bumper pull dump trailer..................................$5495

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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

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2012 Haulmark 7x14 with cargo door, white..........................................................$4495 2011 Continental 8x16 with ramp, cargo door, black.............................................$4295 2011 Haulmark 5x8 with cargo door, white.............................................................$1595 2002 H&H 8x21 gooseneck with ramp, white.........................................................$8500

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We have auctions booked for spring 2014 but not yet dated. If you are planning an auction or appraisal give us a call. Included with our auction business we also do all types of appraisals. Including farm/ranch equipment and inventory, farm/ranch and urban type real estate and homes, business properties and collectibles, etc. Remember - auctioneers make excellent appraisers as we see everything saleable being sold at our auctions. Phone Conrad (406) 450-2244, leave a message or 278-5580.

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Daniel Pendergast with his black Angus cross Reserve Champion Market Steer at the Ravalli County Fair. Daniel is a member of “The Barnyard Bunch” 4-H club in Stevensville, Montana.

Winter wheat grazing prospects this fall

By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Winter wheat grazing prospects in the at least as indicated by winter wheat plantSouthern Plains are the best in several years; ings. The September 15 Crop Progress report showed Oklahoma with 14 percent of wheat planted, up from seven percent the week prior and above the 2009-2013 average for the date of six percent. This week’s report is expected to show another big jump in wheat plantings. I traveled through southeastern Colorado and across the OklaShort conveyor, will deliver into homa Panhandle and northanother conveyor (listed ern Oklahoma last week. A below).............................$150 significant amount of winter wheat is planted and up in southeastern Colorado and 1963 GMC with 20-ft. box, sealed belt conveyor. Will handle the Oklahoma Panhandle. grain. Hydraulic/electric drive. There was lots of activity as ......................................$2900 a minority of fields not yet planted were being prepared for planting with the majority of acres in the process of Conveyor with electric motor. planting or already planted. Will work well with conveyor In the last 30 days, the listed above....................$150 Panhandle has received 2.31 inches of moisture, 117 per1968 GMC with potato box, electric drive conveyor..$1900 cent of normal for the time period according to the Oklahoma Mesonet. Coming across northern Oklahoma, from Woodward east towards I-35, it is considerably drier, confirmed by Mesonet with 175 lengths of 4” handline, 40-ft. the north central region havlengths. Each....................$40 (2) 1000 gallon fuel tanks with ing received 67 percent of pumps. Each.................$1000 normal precipitation for the past thirty days. Planting progress is not as advanced in this region compared to the Panhandle. Other regions of the state have generally adequate moisture, though the south central region has only received 69 percent of (2) 400 gallon fuel tanks with one Miscellaneous irrigation fittings... normal moisture in the past .................. 50% of new price pump. Pair for...............$1000 30 days. Overall, wheat planting seems to be progressing faster than any time in the past five years. A relative abundance of wheat pasture this fall may be in contrast to extremely tight supplies of available stocker cattle. Wheat pasture grazing values may be pressured as more wheat acres chase a

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Winter wheat grazing prospects CONTINUED FROM PAGE A34

limited number of stockers. At the same time, stocker demand is likely to add additional support to calf prices this fall. This fall may bring together the best opportunity for winter wheat grazing in several years with both forage availability and favorable economics. This assumes, of course, that moisture conditions do not turn dry this fall, which remains a distinct risk. The Drought Monitor is a reminder that marginal drought conditions remain across the Southern Plains and, while timely rains this summer have improved conditions considerably, any interruption of timely moisture would permit drought conditions to rebuild quickly. Some producers and lenders are questioning whether current stocker economics are, indeed, favorable. It is easy to look at high stocker purchase prices and the rollback to feeder prices and conclude that stocker budgets will not work. It’s worth examining closer. Last week, the seven-market average price of 478 pound steers in Oklahoma was 277.99/cwt., which means an initial cost of $1329/head. An 822 pound steer had an average price of $223.10/cwt. or $1834/head. That is a gross margin of $505/head on 344 pounds of gain or a value of gain of $1.47/pound. The remaining budget items will determine what the final profit potential is but this gross margin suggests a favorable window of opportunity for stocker grazing. This example illustrates two important points in the current market. First, price level is not the most important factor affecting profitability in a margin business and, second, traditional rules of thumb about price rollback do not apply in the current market. Historically, a price rollback of nearly $55/cwt. (from the previous example) between the purchase and sale price of stockers suggested a poor value of gain. However, the price rollback is, in part, a function of absolute price levels so the result at current record prices is a good value of gain despite the big rollback in purchase relative to sales price. Certainly there are plenty of stocker production challenges this fall. The rollback discussion is also what is driving abnormally strong feeder cattle basis levels. Feeder futures remain at a discount, especially for deferred contracts so anticipating spring feeder sales price is difficult. The strong feeder basis is likely to continue and spring feeder prices will likely be higher than currently suggested by Feeder futures and historical basis levels. Health and nutritional management is paramount to minimize risk of death loss and poor performance of stocker cattle. The value of gain extends into heavy feeders, up to 1000 pounds, so stocker producers have flexibility to evaluate a wide range of purchase weights, quality and gender of cattle, and target ending weights.

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Paraquat use on the rise

By Erik Seilstad, Pondera County Extension Agent I’m sure there are many four letter words that can be used to describe Kochia (Kochia scoparia), and the seemingly endless process to keeping it out of your fields. As I have been travelling through Montana as my work in both Ag retail and now in Extension, I can see that this is something that should be on every producers mind, especially with fall seeding right around the corner. With the increasing threat of glyphosate resistance in Kochia there are many other alternatives that are being addressed to control the plant. The best time to control the plant is when it is small and first growing and using the recommended rates on the chemical labels. Not using the rates recommended by the product manufacturer could be one of the leading causes of chemical resistance in not only Kochia, but in other weeds as well. Even then, using the right rates may not be enough when these plants get to “Boone and Crockett” stages as they are right now. One ingredient found in several products is that of “paraquat”. Paraquat is a highly toxic ingredient and should be handled with care. As you look at products that contain this ingredient the main part of the label that should be of immediate concern to you are the words DANGER POISON (ALSO FOLLOWED BY A READ SKULL AND CROSSBONES).

This indicates that paraquat is a category 1 herbicide and has a very acute toxicity level. This means that a small amount of product (few drops to 1 teaspoon) can cause death to a 160lb human. See listing below. Category Signal Word Toxicity Examples (Death to a 160 lb humanK) 1 Danger Danger/Poison few drops to 1 teaspoon 2 Warning 1 teaspoon to tablespoon 3 Caution 1 tablespoon to 1 pint 4 Caution or Unlabled greater than 1 pint The “Hazards Identification” section of the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the product Gramoxone SL (Syngenta Crop Protection) states that the product is FATAL if inhaled, HARMFUL if swallowed, MAY be harmful in contact with skin, and IRRITATING to eyes and skin. If the words DANGER AND POISON don’t get your attention right off the bat then perhaps the word FATAL will. You should use extreme caution when using this product and always do the following. 1. Read the label 2. Always use the correct PPE (personal protective equipment) 3. PPE for paraquat is divided into 2 sub categories including applicator-handlers and mixer loaders a. Applicator-handlers: Must wear long sleeve shirt and long pants, chemically resistant gloves (category A: Read label for details), protective eyewear, NOISH approved particulate filtering respirator with N, R, P or HE Class filter media b. Mixer-loaders: Must wear long sleeve shirt and long pants, chemically resistant gloves (Category A), shoes plus socks, chemically resistant apron, face shield, NOISH approved particulate filtering respirator equipped with N,R, P or HE Class filter media There are a few slight differences between the two classes. Mixers must wear a chemically resistant apron and face shield while applicators don’t. Additionally, all users must keep in mind the different kinds of respirators and select and use the type that is recommended on the product label. If you do not have any of the recommended PPE, your retailer should have the correct equipment on hand for purchase. If they do not, retail stores should. You can also find them online. Reading and following the label directions are crucial for the safety of all who may come in contact with products that contain paraquat. Take extreme care if choosing to apply products containing this and any other ingredient. The acute toxicity level of this product is not to be taken lightly. Should more questions arise about what to do when using any pesticide product, contact your local Ag retailer, crop consultant, county Extension office, Pondera County, Erik Seilstad erik.seilstad@montana.edu / 406-271-4053, or the MSU Pesticide Education Coordinator Cecil Tharp @ cecil. tharp@montana.edu / 406-994-5067. CONTINUED ON PAGE A37

Selling vs backgrounding 2014 calves

By Warren Rusche, South Dakota State University Extension So far 2014 has been one for the record books when it comes to the cattle market. Increased cattle values combined with less expensive feed have dramatically changed the outlook for cow/ calf profitability compared to the last few years. These market place changes should trigger at least an examination of retained ownership plans. After all the net returns from selling calves at weaning will be some of the highest ever for most herds. The question then becomes whether there is an opportunity to capture additional profits by retaining ownership, or is the best strategy to sell at weaning and take the profits immediately? Table 1 shows the returns for backgrounding calves from 550 to 750 pounds using a range of values at weaning (or purchase) and at selling. The costs for individual operations will vary depending on feed values and yardage costs, however for the purpose of this discussion the cost of gain is assumed to be $0.70 per pound. Table 1. Profit or Loss Backgrounding from 550 to 750 pounds Calf Price Sale Price (750 Pounds), (550 lbs) Dollars per Hundred $/100 lbs $205 $210 $215 $230 $132.50 $170.00 $207.50 $240 $77.50 $115.00 $152.50 $250 $22.50 $60.00 $97.50 $260 -$32.50 $ 5.00 $42.50 Based on this analysis the margin between the initial price and sales prices significantly affects the profit and loss. Risk management, either through price insurance products, futures and options, or cash contracts needs to be strongly considered when deciding whether or not to retain ownership. Price volatility has increased along with price levels this year. A geopolitical or economic issue halfway around the globe could lead to net losses. Another often overlooked factor is how retaining ownership might affect feed supplies and carryover. This year hay and feed supplies are generally adequate going into fall. The same was true in the fall of 2011; but by 2012 feed inventories were critically short for many ranchers due to drought. It is important that producers make sure the potential rewards for retaining ownership justify the additional risk. It is also important producers don’t automatically assume the risk is too great and that calves shouldn’t be retained. As shown in Table 1 substantial profits are possible, depending upon the buy-sell margin and the expected costs of gain. Some situations where retaining ownership might pay off include: As a tool to add value to raised feedstuffs which are otherwise more difficult to market. Feeds such as high-moisture corn or silage are two examples. Feeding to cattle is a way to market those feedstuffs and save drying expense or harvest delays. Selling some of the calf crop while retaining the balance. This could be viewed as “not putting all the eggs in one basket” marketing. One example could be to sell the steers and hold on to the heifers as replacements either for sale or within the herd. Or the heaviest calves could be marketed at weaning with the lighter calves grown on forage. Sell premium priced calves and replace with less expensive, “opportunity” cattle. This isn’t exactly a retained ownership strategy, but can be used as a way to add value to home grown feeds while capturing premiums for high-quality calves at weaning. Buying calves cheaper could help manage the buysell margin risk; however the risks of health or performance issues need to be considered. This is a simulation of one scenario. All operations are different and this table may not apply to all situations.

Paraquat use on the rise CONTINUED FROM PAGE A36

Please be careful when applying herbicides this fall. Always read and follow label directions. Additional resources: Preventing and Managing Herbicide Resistant Weeds in Montana: http://store.msuextension.org/publications/AgandNaturalResources/MT200506AG.pdf Pesticide News. Pesticide applicators and dealers need to be aware of personal protective equipment requirements, especially when unfamiliar with a product. Cecil Tharp (MSU Pesticide Education Specialist) http://www.mtagalert. org/alertDocs/agalertpesticideproductlabelrequirements.pdf Product labels have a wealth of information and should be used regularly.

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NDSU shares beef cattle research results

By NDSU Extension Service Researchers in the Animal Sciences DePelleting distillers grains, artificial inpartment conducted the hay bale-binding semination (AI) vs. natural service, the material study because of concerns about effects of corn processing and particle size, the effects on cattle if they ingest excessive animal temperament and hay bale-binding amounts of net wrap. The researchers found material are among the beef cattle topics that the three types of net wrapping and the North Dakota State University (NDSU) biodegradable twine they evaluated had not researchers studied in the past year. disappeared 14 days after cattle ate hay with In the study of AI and natural service, the those wrappings. However, more than 70 researchers from the NDSU Animal Scipercent of the sisal twine they evaluated did ences Department and Central Grasslands disappear during that 14-day period. Research Extension Center near Streeter, “Because none of the plastic products along with colleagues from the University disappeared during our study interval, the of Florida, compared the growth, attainment potential exists for these products to build of puberty and pregnancy rate of heifers up in the rumen through time and possibly born to dams exposed to the two breeding lead to associated complications,” says systems. The researchers found that while NDSU Extension Service beef cattle speheifers born to dams exposed to AI were cialist Carl Dahlen, one of the researchers. heavier at birth, by 189 days of age, they “Whether complications occur as a result weighed the same as heifers born to dams of net wrap consumed likely is based on exposed to natural-service bulls. the volume of the product consumed and The research also indicated that pregthe ability of the plastic particles to move nancy rates were similar among the heifers through the digestive tract.” born from the two breeding systems. In Researchers from NDSU’s Carrington addition, AI did not increase the number Research Extension Center and Northern of heifers that became cyclic, or pregnant, Crops Institute on campus teamed up for the early, compared with heifers born to dams distillers grains study. They said that while exposed to natural service-bulls pelleting distillers grains with solubles can make them easier to transport, they don’t pellet well as a single ingredient. However, the researchers found that adding field pea flour to the distillers grains improves their pelleting quality and nutritional value. In the corn processing study, researchers from NDSU’s Hettinger and Carrington Research Extension Centers were hoping to help answer the questions of how much processing is necessary and when to process to obtain optimum feed efficiency and dry-matter intake. The researchers found that when forages make up more than 15.5 percent of the diet on a dry-matter basis, corn should be processed by dry rolling or fine grinding to achieve a particle size of about 1.35 to 5.5 millimeters. Animal Sciences Department researchers found that temperament did not have any significant correlation with feeding behavior or growth performance, but it did have significant correlations with certain carcass characteristics, such as hot carcass weight, marbling and yield grade. “Temperament in cattle is an important issue in the cattle industry,” says Gerald Stokka, the study’s lead researcher, Extension livestock stewardship specialist and veterinarian, and associate professor. “Easily excitable cattle are potentially dangerous to themselves and personnel handling them. Also, research has shown that excitable cattle tend to have lower-quality carcasses than calmer cattle.” For more information about these studies, as well as other NDSU beef cattle research, see the “2014 North Dakota Beef Report” at http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ cattledocs/research-reports.

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Tractors

John Deere 9560R 4WD, 560 hp, 730 hours. Tag #27163............. $307,500 (H) John Deere 9560R 4WD, 560 hp, hi-flow, PTO, 5 SCV’s, 600 hr. Tag #28909.$342,000 (G) John Deere 9460R 4WD, 460 hp, 713 hours. Tag #27156............. $297,000 (B) John Deere 8420 MFWD, 235 hp, 5250 hours. Tag #25448............. $115,500 (H) John Deere 8300 MFWD, 200 hp, duals, 7255 hours. Tag #25941.......$75,000 (L) John Deere 8285R 285 hp, MFWD, IVT, ILS, 301 hrs. Tag #24562.. $238,500 (B) John Deere 8230 MFWD.......Coming In (B) John Deere 7820 MFWD, 175 hp, PowrQuad, ldr, 7745 hr. Tag #28696....... $99,950 (LV) John Deere 7810 MFWD, 175 hp, loader, 5073 hours. Tag #29391...... $82,500 (G) John Deere 7800 MFWD, 165 hp, 11,414 hours. Tag #27533............... $42,500 (B) John Deere 7730 IVT, 190 hp, MFWD, 1658 hours. Tag #25945..............$119,500 (B) John Deere 7510 MFWD, loader............... .........................................Coming In (B) John Deere 7400 MFWD, 115 hp, cab, JD 740 ldr, 9600 hr. Tag #28302.$43,500 (H) John Deere 7320 2WD, 130 hp, corner exhaust, 8599 hr. Tag #29279.....$43,900 (B) John Deere 7230 MFWD, 135 hp, loader, 2294 hours. Tag #29819...... $85,000 (G) John Deere 7220 MFWD, cab, loader. Tag #29511................................. $68,500 (B) John Deere 6430P 125 hp, loader, 5053 hours. Tag #27971..............$74,500 (LV) John Deere 6420 MFWD, 115 hp, loader, grapple, 5600 hr. Tag #29630.$61,900 (B) John Deere 5603 MFWD, 100 hp, 3-pt., ldr, 955 hr. Tag #28550.............$39,500 (LV) John Deere 5055E MFWD, 55 hp, loader, 295 hours. Tag #24938........ $34,000 (H) John Deere 4640 2WD, 175 hp, 3 SCV’s, 18,885 hr. Tag #28413......... $22,000 (H) John Deere 4450 MFWD, 170 hp, JD 280 ldr, 12,800 hr. Tag #29386....$39,500 (L) John Deere 4430 2WD, 130 hp, cab, JD 725 loader, grapple.......... Coming In (L) John Deere 4255 2WD, 125 hp, PowerShift, ldr, 14,972 hr. Tag #29836....$31,900 (L) John Deere 4240 125 hp, cab, powershift, JD 158 loader. Tag #29539.. $21,000 (G) John Deere 4240 125 hp, cab, PowerShift, loader, 8000 hours......... Coming In (LV) John Deere 4230 2WD, 110 hp, cab, loader, 12,200 hours. Tag #28171... $19,000 (G) John Deere 750 23 hp, 626 hours, loader. Tag #26876............................. $5000 (G) John Deere 401 2WD, 60 hp, 3-pt., canopy, no loader. Tag #29604............ $3000 (B) Allis Chalmers 7080 2WD, 210 hp, cab, duals, 8163 hr. Tag #29821.... $8000 (G) Case IH 245 Magnum MFWD, 248 hp, cab, 2205 hr. Tag #28713.......... $144,900 (G) Case IH Puma 165 MFWD, 165 hp, CVX, ldr, 2350 hr. Tag #28111.......$95,000 (L) Case IH Maxxum 140 MFWD, 140 hp, ldr, grpl, 415 hr. Tag #29321.... $105,000 (H) Case IH 9380 4WD, 4 remotes, pwr shift. Tag #27746.......................... $72,500 (H) Case IH 9380 4WD, 400 hp, triples............ .........................................Coming In (H)

Misc Grain Handling

Westfield MK130-71 13”x71-ft. grain auger. Tag #27534............................. $7000 (H) Farm King 10”x36-ft. grain auger. Tag #27619................................ $11,000 (H) Farm King 8”x60-ft. PTO driven auger on transport. Tag #29233............$2500 (LV) Brandt 4500 grain vac. Tag #27094........... .............................................$10,500 (G) 30-ft. high speed header trailer. Tag #29023................................... $5500 (B)

Case IH 9180 4WD, 375 hp, 4 SCVs, 90% tires, 8519 hrs. Tag #27922.$62,500 (H) Case IH MXU130 MFWD, 130 hp, 4434 hours. Tag #26826............... $52,500 (G) Case IH 4690 4WD, 261 hp, 7724 hours. Tag #29838...........................$10,500 (L) Farmall 560 2WD, 60 hp, wide front, Shaver pounder. Tag #28780.............. $5500 (H) International 284 2WD, 28 hp, gas, 3-pt., 3259 hours. Tag #29163........$5000 (LV) International M 2WD, 36 hp, gas. Tag #27903...................................$3900 (G) Kioti CK35, 35 hp, hydro transmission, loader, 3 hr. Tag #29176...... $21,500 (H) Long 460 2WD, loader, 45 hp, 1480 hours. Tag #25975............................. $7250 (H) Ford 4110 2WD, 48 hp, open station, canopy, 6212 hrs. Tag #25210.$3250 (G) Ford 6000 2WD, 60 hp, open, loader, 540 PTO, 6182 hr. Tag #28187....$7500 (LV) Ford 7710 Westendorf loader.................... ......................................... Coming in (L) Ford 8770 MFWD, 190 hp, loader, 7200 hours. Tag #27800............... $55,000 (G) Steiger ST225 225 hp, 4WD, Cat engine, 20 spd, 9975 hr. Tag #29767.$12,500 (L) Versatile/Ford 946 325 hp, 4WD, 5377 hours. Tag #25295................$29,500 (L) Versatile/Ford 946 4WD, 325 hp, 4 SCV’s, 10,700 hr. Tag #28227..........$25,000 (L) Versatile 976 4WD, 360 hp, PowerShift, 4 SCV’s, 4390 hr. Tag #28420...$42,000 (G) Versatile 895 4WD, 4 SCV’s, 9476 hours. Tag #29016.......................... $17,000 (H) Versatile 875 4WD, 280 hp...Coming In (L) Versatile 875 4WD, 280 hp, 6000 hours. Tag #29627.......................... $19,000 (H) White 6810 MFWD, 110 hp, Westendorf 388 ldr, 5225 hr. Tag #29858.....$35,000 (LV)

Construction Equip.

John Deere CT323DT track loader, 1156 hours. Tag #21464...............$37,500 (L) John Deere 320 66 hp, 1950# lift, 3251 hours. Tag #26913...............$26,000 (L) Bobcat S300 skidsteer, 75 hp, 3000 lb. lift, bkhoe, 1100 hr. Tag #26535..$45,000 (G) Bobcat boom mounted backhoe with 18” bucket. Tag #29597............... $1500 (B)

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Combines & Attachments

Sprayers

John Deere S680 540 hp, 400 bushels, ProDrive. Tag #29794....... $355,000 (B) John Deere S670 425 hp, 300 bu, 189/125 hours. Tag #27153............ $325,000 (G) John Deere 9870STS 440 hp, 300 bushels, 1301/926 hr. Tag #26934.. $228,000 (H) John Deere 9660STS 285 hp, 300 bu, tank extensions. Tag #29873.... $110,000 (H) John Deere 9610 275 hp, 240 bushels, 3790 hours. Tag #27456..... $52,000 (H) John Deere 9610 275 hp, chppr, 930 head, 3795/2675 hr. Tag#29745... $62,500 (H) John Deere 9600................Coming In (H) John Deere 9600............... Coming In (G) John Deere 9600, high hours.................... ........................................Coming In (H) John Deere 8820 230 head with bat reel. Tag #29534..........................$18,500 (L) John Deere 7720 145 hp, 2250 hours, 224 head. Tag #26708................ $11,500 (L) John Deere 7720 Titan II 145 hp, 190 bu, chppr, 2937 hr. Tag #29897.$12,500 (H) Case IH 6088 305 hp, 300 bu, 1130 eng hrs, 898 sep hrs. Tag #27905.. $195,000 (B) Case IH 7120 360 hp, 315 bu, 4 speed hydro, chppr. Tag #29478.$170,000 (H) Case IH 8120 420 hp, 350 bushel, 1265 hours Tag #27680............. $170,000 (H) Case IH 2388 280 hp, 210 bu, 2089/1550 hours. Tag #29747.............. $89,500 (H) Case IH 2388 280 hp, 210 bu, 3 speed, 3000/1930 hr. Tag #29852.. $72,000 (H) Case IH 1680 225 hp, 210 bushels, spreader, singles. Tag #29409....... $24,500 (G) Case IH 1680......................Coming in (H) Case IH 1680 275 hp, 210 bu, chopper, 3447 hours. Tag #24823..... $22,500 (H) Case IH 1680 210 bushel, 225 hp. Tag #23508................................$19,500 (G)

Lots of combine platforms in stock.

Drills

John Deere 1830/1910.......Coming In (H) John Deere 1820/1900 60-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot. Tag #25282.....$60,500 (L) John Deere 1820/1900 42-ft., 12” spacing, tow between. Tag #28966..$62,500 (LV) John Deere 9450 50-ft., 12” spacing. Tag #22937................................ $16,000 (H) Case IH ATX700 60-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot. Tag #27613...... $118,000 (H) Concord 3400 50-ft. October ETA............. ....................................... Coming In (G) Concord 3400 50-ft. October ETA............. ....................................... Coming In (G) Flexi-Coil 7500/2320 50-ft., 12” spacing. Tag #29369......................... $37,500 (G) Flexi-Coil 5000 60-ft. Tag #29334............. ............................................$60,000 (G) Flexi-Coil 5000/3450 57-ft., 9” spacing, double shoot. Tag #26849.. $53,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/3450 57-ft..Coming In (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot. Tag #27296.. $45,000 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft., 3”, 230 bu, dbl sht, stl pckrs. Tag #28203... $64,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/3430 57-ft., 9”, 430 bu, dbl sht, prim block. Tag #28175.$87,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/3450 57-ft. 12” space, 340 bu, sngl sht. Tag #29895..... $49,500 (G) Flexi-Coil 7500/3450 60-ft., 9” spacing. Tag #24912......................... $60,000 (G) New Holland SD440 60-ft., 9” spacing. Tag #24886......................... $95,000 (H) Great Plains 30-ft. grain/fert box drill, 10” spacing. Tag #29839.............. $1950 (G) Kirschmann endwheel, 12-ft., 6” spacing, double disk. Tag #28795.......$2750 (LV)

John Deere 4940 750 hours, ETA Feb. 2015............................... Coming in (G) John Deere 4940 300 hours, ETA March 2015............................... Coming in (G) John Deere 4940 700 hours, ETA March 2015............................... Coming in (G) John Deere 4930 120-ft., 20” spacing, 1803 hours. Tag #28460............. $195,000 (G) John Deere 4930................Coming In (H) John Deere 4830 100-ft., 20”, 1000 gal, ETA March 2015. Tag #29405... $270,000 (G) John Deere 4830, 100-ft., 20”, 1000 gal, 1800 hr. Tag #28246.......... $192,000 (H) John Deere 4830, 100-ft., 20”, 1000 gal, Autotrac bm lvl. Tag #28071.$271,000 (B) John Deere 4830................Coming In (H) John Deere 4920, 120-ft., 20”, 1200 gal, 4230 hr. Tag #28120.......... $115,000 (H) John Deere 4920, 100-ft., 20”, 1200 gal, 2644 hr. Tag #28121.......... $135,000 (H) Spray Air SP2010 103-ft. 20” spacing, 1000 gallon. Tag #25624.............. $78,000 (H) Top Air TA2400 pull-type, 2400 gallon, mix cones. Tag #28798.............. $65,000 (G) Brandt QF1500 100-ft., 1000 gallon, mix cones, rinse rank. Tag #28575..$9000 (G) Flexi-Coil 65XL 120-ft., 1500 gallon, windscreens, auto rate. Tag #27852..$6500 (H) Flexi-Coil 67XL 120-ft., 20” spacing, 1500 gallon. Tag #25275................. $9500 (H) Flexi-Coil 67XL 136-ft., 1500 gallon. Tag #26783................................ $17,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 67XL 120-ft., 20”, 1500 gal, mixing cone, rinse. Tag #28174.$17,000 (H) Flexi-Coil 67XL 90-ft., 20”, 1500 gal, pulltype. Tag #28354................. $19,000 (B) Flexi-Coil 67XLT 100-ft., 1500 gallon. Salvage, for parts. Tag #28819.... $2500 (H) Freightliner MP-800 Marflex 80-ft., 1350 gallon. Tag #29000.............. $31,500 (H) Case IH 160 120-ft., 20”, 1600 gal, 2 nozzle bodies, rinse. Tag #28074... $34,000 (H) Case IH SRX160 134-ft., 1600 gallon. Tag #27576................................ $29,000 (H) Case IH SRX160 134-ft., 1600 gallon. Tag #27554................................ $27,500 (H) Case IH SRX160 100-ft., 1600 gallon. Tag #27490................................ $31,000 (B) Case IH Patriot 3330 100-ft., 1000 gal, 20” sp, 1700 hr. Tag #27909.... $210,000 (B) Loral Easy Rider spreader truck, 60-ft. boom. Tag #28172............... $36,500 (H) Summer Ultimate 90-ft. boom, 1500 gallon. Tag #27128...........................$30,000 (L) Summers Ultimate 90-ft., 20”, 1500 gal, suspended. Tag #27834...... $24,000 (H) Summers Ultimate 90-ft., 1500 gal, 5 boom sec, 3 nzl bds. Tag #28307.. $34,500 (H) Summers Ultimate 90-ft., 1500 gallon, rinse tank. Tag #29509........ $21,500 (H) Summers Ultimate 1500 gallon, 110-ft. booms..............................Coming In (H)

Tillage

Flexi-Coil 60SB 62-ft. spreader bar. Tag #20841....................................$4000 (L) John Deere 2410 61-ft. chisel plow, mounted harrows. Tag #29824.......$95,000 (L) John Deere 331 30-ft. tandem disk, 3 section fold. Tag #28674............$14,500 (L) John Deere 1410 10-ft. offset disk, 22” disks. Tag #28799..................$2500 (LV) John Deere 310 12-ft. hvy duty tandem disk, 19.5” blades. Tag #29761......$5500 (LV) Frontier DH1048 4-ft. 3-pt. mount disk harrow............................................ $900 (B) International 480 21-ft. disk..Coming in (L) Krause 907 25-ft. folding tandem disk. Tag #26321................................... $5700 (B)

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Round Balers

John Deere 569 net wrap, MegaWide, 1000 PTO. Tag #26988................ $43,000 (H) John Deere 568 net/twine, MegaWide, big tires. Tag #29333................. $36,000 (G) John Deere 568 net wrap, MegaWide, 12,000 bales.................... Coming In (L) John Deere 568 twine/net, MegaWide, big tires. Tag #29448................. $26,000 (H) John Deere 568 twine/net, MegaWide, big tires. Tag #29449................. $27,000 (H) John Deere 568, net wrap, wide pickup, 1000 PTO. Tag #29713....... $39,000 (H) John Deere 568 net wrap, wide pickup, 5409 bales. Tag #29717...... $34,000 (H) John Deere 567 net wrap, wide pickup, 21,658 bales. Tag #29387... $18,500 (B) John Deere 567 net wrap, MegaWide, push bar, 1000 PTO. Tag #29098...$15,900 (B) John Deere 567 net wrap, MegaWide, push bar. Tag #29595................... $15,500 (H) John Deere 567 twine only, MegaWide, 540 PTO, 19,900 bls. Tag #29655.$13,500(G) John Deere 567 twine only, MegaWide, 540 PTO, 29,900 bls. Tag #29628$12,500 (LV) John Deere 567 twine only, 13,000 bales. Tag #29743...........................$14,950 (L) John Deere 567 twine only, 10,573 bales. Tag #29825...........................$17,500 (L) John Deere 567 twine only, wide pickup, 11,019 bales. Tag #30009... $16,500 (H) John Deere 566 twine only, hydraulic pickup lift. Tag #29510.................... $10,000 (H) John Deere 566 net wrap, 540 PTO. Tag #26448................................ $14,000 (G) John Deere 566 twine only. Tag #27448... ............................................. $12,750 (H) John Deere 566 twine only, 14,000 bales. Tag #29826...........................$13,500 (L) John Deere 535 twine only. Tag #23888... ................................................ $3500 (H) John Deere 535 twine only. Tag #29519... ................................................$5500 (G) John Deere 535 twine only. Tag #29508... ................................................ $3800 (H) John Deere 535 twine/net. Tag #29573..... ................................................ $5500 (B) John Deere 535 twine only. Tag #29870... ................................................$4000 (G) John Deere 535................. Coming In (G) John Deere 435 double twine wrap, hydraulic lift. Tag #29673................... $3500 (H) Case IH RBX564 twine/net, 540 PTO, 7800 bales. Tag #29623................$13,500 (L) Case IH RBX562 twine only. Tag #29529.. .................................................$8500 (L) Case IH RBX563 net wrap. Tag #27090.... ................................................ $9500 (H) Case IH RS561 twine/net push bar. Tag #29538................................... $7500 (G) Massey Ferguson 2856, 5x6. Tag #28275................................ $31,500 (G) New Holland BR7090 Extra Sweep pickup. Tag #26231.......................... $23,500 (H)

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New Holland BR7090 twine only. Tag #27129................................ $11,500 (H) New Holland BR780A twine, 540 PTO, 5328 bales. Tag #27923...... $12,500 (H) New Holland BR780A twine, 540 PTO, 6447 bales. Tag #27924...... $12,500 (H) New Holland BR780 net wrap, hyd. pu lift. Tag #27625..............................$8500 (L) New Holland BR780 net wrap. Tag #27465....................................$8500 (L) New Holland 688 twine only. Tag #27172.. .................................................$5500 (L) New Holland 664 twine/net. Tag #26714... ................................................$9000 (G) New Holland 664 5x6, twine only, gathering wheels. Tag #29017...............$3950 (LV) New Holland 664 5x6, twine only. Tag #29206 ..................................$7500 (G) Vermeer 605M net wrap, wide pickup, 1000 PTO, 4800 bales............ Coming In (LV)

Windrowers & Mower Conditioners

John Deere 995 16-ft. rotary head, V10 conditioner. Tag #27478.......$32,000 (L) Case IH 8820 14-ft. steel conditioner. Tag #29468.................................$19,500 (L) Case IH 8820 75 hp, 16-ft. hay head, 25-ft. draper, 4261 hr. Tag #26537.$29,500 (H) MacDon M200 35-ft. draper, triple delivery, 1809 hours. Tag #27562.....$94,500 (LV) MacDon 9352i 1857 hours, 30-ft. draper head. Tag #27322................ $71,000 (G) MacDon 9352i 16-ft. sickle head, steel conditioner. Tag #29518...... $64,900 (G) MacDon 9000 18-ft. hay head, 960 36-ft. draper. Tag #29419.............. $33,000 (G) Hesston 8400 14-ft., steel conditioner, 1424 hours. Tag #29571............... $23,900 (G) Hesston 9260 16-ft. rotary head, 1350 hours. Tag #29393................$57,500 (L) Hesston 9365 15-ft. rotary platform. Tag #29446...............................$74,500 (LV) Hesston 1275 16-ft. mower conditioner. Tag #29527.................................$12,500 (L) Case IH SDX100 14-ft. swing tongue sickle moco. Tag #29506..............$13,950 (LV) John Deere 946 13-ft. 2-point Impeller. Tag #26996...............................$29,500 (LV) John Deere 945 13-ft. rubber roll conditioner. Tag #26612............... $13,000 (G) MacDon A30D 16-ft. sickle swing tongue. Tag #29324...........................$31,000 (L) MacDon 5020 16-ft. pickup reel. Tag #27325................................ $15,000 (H) MacDon 5000 16-ft. swing tongue, sickle, steel conditioner. Tag #29643.$7500 (LV) MacDon R85 16-ft. rotary mower conditioner. Tag #28056............... $34,200 (G) New Holland 116 14-ft. swing tongue, sickle mo co. Tag #29485................. $4500 (B) New Holland HW300 2325 hours, 16-ft. double sickle. Tag #27464....$36,900 (L) New Holland H7460 15.5-ft. rotary mower conditioner. Tag #27697...... $29,900 (G) New Holland 1475 16-ft. mower conditioner. Tag #29526...........................$12,500 (L) New Holland 1114, gas, 14-ft. sickle, rubber conditioner. Tag #29593...... $11,500 (H) New Holland 2322 12-ft. sickle head for NH 9030 bidirectional. Tag #29857.$3000 (LV)

Miscellaneous

John Deere 825i UTV, gas, power steering. Tag #27299.........................$12,500 (LV) John Deere 825i UTV, gas, roof, exra lights, power box lift. Tag #29498...... $9250 (H) John Deere 825i UTV, gas. Tag #29748... ..............................................$10,500 (L) John Deere 825i UTV, gas, 1102 hours. Tag #29262................................... $9500 (B) John Deere 825i UTV, gas, 460 hours. Tag #28964.................................$11,950 (L) John Deere 825i UTV, gas, deluxe glass cab, heater, 760 hours........$14,500 (LV) John Deere 620i UTV, 4x4, gas. Tag #28998................................... $6000 (H) John Deere TX Gator UTV, 4x2, gas, 390 hours. Tag #29750.................. $6395 (B) Bobcat 2200 UTV, 4x4, automatic. Tag #28411....................................$6500 (G) Suzuki 250 Sport Quad 2WD, 250cc. Tag #26789................................... $2500 (H) Land Pride Trakker UTV, 20hp, Honda gas, windshield, roof. Tag #28753.. $3100 (H) KTM motorcycle. Tag #29394..... $6000 (G) Kawasaki 3010 Mule UTV, 4x4, gas, soft cab, 171 hours. Tag #6100..... $6100 (H) Leon 12-ft. dozer, fits JD 8630, hyd. lift, no angle. Tag #27758.................. $3000 (H) Westendorf WL-42 nonself-level ldr, bckt, jystk, fit JD4240. Tag #28350...$5500 (LV) Degelman 7200 rock picker. Tag #28962.. ............................................. $17,500 (H) John Deere 54” front mount blade. Tag #25152..................................... $975 (B) Leon dozer blade, fits John Deere 4430 or similar. Tag #29622..................$1750 (L)

John Deere 48” pallet fork for 6/7 series loader. Tag #28144................... $850 (H) Froniter AB12 bale spear, heavy duty, single tine. Tag #29837............. $750 (H) Lewco small sq bale grapple, fits JD 600/700 loaders. Tag #28723..$3500 (LV) Frontier AS10H 10-ft. snow push, fits JD 300/400 series ldr. Tag #24539..$2200 (B) Ford pallet loader forks off a Ford 8770. Tag #27801..................................... $750 (G) Bush Hog RZ60 5-ft. rotary cutter. Tag #26096..................................... $900 (G) Degelman 7200 14-ft. HD 6-way hydraulic dozer blade. Tag #28332......$26,500 (L) Eagle 6-ft. 3-point mount tandem disk harrow. Tag #29601....................... $950 (B) Rhino BX72 6-ft. 3-point mount box blade with scarifiers. Tag #29603....... $750 (B) Tufline TB296 8-ft. 3-pt. mount box blade, scarifiers. Tag #29712............ $1299 (B) Rhino PHD post hole digger, 3-point, 540 PTO, 12” bit. Tag #29602......... $950 (B) Woods 5000 chipper, 3-point, PTO drive, 5” capacity. Tag #26422.......... $2000 (B) Steiner SSB-480 4-ft. snowblower, 3-pt. mount, 540 PTO. Tag #26427.. $900 (B) Allied 48” snowblower, 3-point mount. Tag #26427..................................... $900 (B) Shaver 901 post hole digger with two bits. Tag #20775..............................$1100 (B) Shaver HD10 post pounder, hyd base plate, front mount. Tag #29679..........$3900 (L) Woods RM400-2 4-ft. finish mower, 3-pt. mount, 540 PTO. Tag #29209...$650 (LV) Trailmax TD-40-FBR trailer, 46,800 GVW, 19-ft.+ 5-ft.Tag #29208.......$15,000 (LV)

Lawn & Garden

John Deere 1435 72” deck, diesel, front mower. Tag #26517................ $7500 (H) John Deere 757 commercial zero turn mower, 60” deck. Tag #29095................ ................................................$5600 (G) John Deere X320 48” deck, hydro, v-twin engine. Tag #29395................ $2700 (B) John Deere X300 42” deck, hydro, mulching deck. Tag #29330................... $2300 (B) John Deere X304 42” deck, hydro, 4 wheel steer, bagger. Tag #29697...... $2950 (H) John Deere Z665 60” deck, zero-turn. New never used. Tag #29609............. Call (L) John Deere Z425 48” deck, zero-turn, bagger, power flow. Tag #29629....$4999 (L) John Deere Z445 54” deck, zero-turn, bagger, power flow. Tag #29752... $4600 (H) John Deere Z225 42” deck, 18 hp, zero turn, bagger. Tag #29707................ $2150 (H) John Deere Z245 zero turn mower, 48” deck. Tag #19680................... $3599 (G) John Deere 48C Powerflow bagger. Tag #23618..................................... $900 (B) John Deere LT180 42” deck, hydro, Kawasaki v-twin. Tag #29061.......... $1600 (B) John Deere LT170 42” deck, lawn tractor, hydro. Tag #29762...................$1350 (L) John Deere LT160 16 hp, hydro transmission. Tag #25935.................... $1500 (G) John Deere LT160 16 hp, hydro, 42” deck, Kohler engine. Tag #28586..... $1200 (G) John Deere L120, 109 hours. Tag #28937 ................................................$1300 (G) John Deere L115, 42” deck, bagger. Tag #28870......................................$900 (L)

John Deere 265 46” deck, hydro, tiller. Tag #29512....................................$1750 (L) Sabre 1438HS lawn tractor, 38” deck, hydro. Tag #29266................................$650 (L) Toro Z480 hydro transmission with bagger. Tag #25903............................. $1900 (G) Dixon ZTR-4424 zero turn mower, 44” deck, hydro. Tag #29165...................$1099 (L) Husqvarna RZ5424 24 hp, 54” deck, hydro, zero turn. Tag #29443............. $3500 (H) John Deere 44 44” blade for 300 series tractors. Tag #29331................. $250 (B) John Deere 1028E walk behind snowblower, 10 hp. Tag #28938....... $950 (G) Swisher Quad Boss 44” pull-type mower, 12.5 hp. Tag #29763............... $1350 (B)

Misc Haying

Hesston 4790 3x4 big square baler. Tag #27059.................................$38,500 (L) Hesston 4910 4x4 big square baler with accumulator. Tag #29489.... $36,000 (H) Tonutti 6-ft. sickle bar mower, 3-point. Tag #26780..................................$1350 (LV) New Holland 1048 self-propelled 2 wide balewagon. Tag #27743...... $11,500 (H) New Holland 1044 pull-type 3 wide bale wagon. Tag #28800...............$4500 (LV) Sitrex RP4 hay rake. Tag #22995..$850 (G) Sitrex RP4 8-wheel hay rake. Tag #29496. ................................................ $2200 (H) Haybuster 2640 round bale processor, grain tank. Tag #28033.........$23,000 (L) Haybuster 256+II round bale processor.... .........................................Coming In (H)

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Finish Your Fall Jobs with a Clean Pre-owned machine

2013 John Deere 9460R, 460 hp, PTO, 710/70R42 tires, 713 hours. Tag #27156............$297,000 (B)

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Case IH Puma 165 165 hp, loader, 2350 hours. Tag #28111............................................... $95,000 (L)

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Case IH 8120 small grain combine, 2WD, chopper/ spreader, 1265 hours. Tag #27680...$170,000 (H)

2007 TrailMax TD40FBR 24-ft. trailer, 46,800 lb GVW, air brakes. Tag #29208..................... $15,000 (LV) John Deere 331 30-ft. tandem disk, 3 section fold. Tag #28674........................................ $14,500 (L)

Case IH 7120 small grain combine, 487 separator hours, chopper. Tag #29478.............$170,000 (H) Spray Air SP2010, 2WD with air ride, John Deere AutoTrac steering wheel kit, 1540 hours. Tag #25624...............................................$78,000 (H)

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Located on paved Horse Creek Rd, +/- 10 miles west of Circle, MT. Daily school bus service is provided, and mail 3 days a week. The 20 acre estate includes, the main home which has been recently, extensively remodeled. It has a Ground Source Heat pump and whole house HEPA air filtration system. Many beautiful updates have been done to the house. There is a covered patio, which provides a wonderful outdoor living space for entertaining. There is also a restored schoolhouse on the property that would make a wonderful guest house or office space. The property also has a garage, shop and other storage buildings. There is a total of 640 acres available if the 20 acres does not meet your needs.

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Perception of beef is changing

By Stan Smith, Ohio State University Extension Do you remember when nearly everyone had a friend, neighbor or relative who had farm raised eggs, fresh from the farm raised meat, or milk straight from the cooler that you could make ice cream with? What about the days when no one questioned your livestock or crop management practices, didn’t question why you treated sick animals with antibiotics, and simply knew that if you were feeding it to your family, it was equally safe and nutritious for their family? Unless you’re at least 40 or 50+ years old, perhaps you don’t. Today is the first issue of the 19th year of this publication ... issue number 901. The only thing that’s really significant about that is what I see as I reflect on all the changes - especially in consumer attitudes - that have occurred over those years. In 1996 there was no Ohio Livestock Standards Board. Livestock Quality Assurance wasn’t taught to every 4-H and FFA member ... repeatedly ... each and every year of their involvement in a livestock production project. The phrase “social license to farm” didn’t exist! At that time a national TV personality had yet to offer her thoughts - negative as they were - on the wholesomeness of beef, ultimately costing cattlemen literally tens of thousands of dollars from the fall in prices those comments triggered. The phrase “pink slime” wouldn’t even be coined for another 6 years. Back then if it wasn’t Where’s the Beef!, it was Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. Add it all up and over that time frame we’ve essentially lost another generation of American’s who were either directly or indirectly from a farm. Or, as I sometimes put it, another generation of those who understand the most basic concepts of animal agriculture ... in fact, to some of us, it seems perhaps even the knowledge that simply everything around a cow’s tail is beef. Perhaps the most telling story of how things have changed over the years is a recent episode that Francis Fluharty, Coordinator of the Ohio Beef Industry Center, shared. Fluharty and his wife Janis went to dinner at a ‘steak’ restaurant. As he describes it, perhaps “not a great steak restaurant, just a restaurant we hadn’t been to for years...” Janis ordered a filet mignon. When her meal came, it wasn’t a filet, but a really small Delmonico. A Delmonico is a great steak, but valued at least $10 less! If you know Francis Fluharty, then you likely know what happened next ... he asked to see the manager. When she came and was questioned, she said “... that’s a filet, we don’t serve Delmonico steaks here...” Again, if you’ve ever enjoyed one of Fluharty’s Ohio Beef Feedlot Schools, his response to that won’t surprise you either: “That’s not a psoas major, that’s a longissimus dorsi with a spinalis dorsi on the top. Also, that’s about 8 to 9 square inches, and I don’t know how big the steers are that your steaks come from, but a 1300 pound steer would have, at best a 4 square inch filet.” Needless to say, the restaurant manager offered no further response. And, the point of sharing this story, you ask? It’s simple. If there was ever a time to step up our ‘game’ it’s now! When a ‘steak house’ doesn’t understand what they are serving - or perhaps decided they couldn’t afford to correctly identify a filet?? - imagine how confusing it must be for consumers. Consider that few understand even the basics of beef cattle production. Imagine how gullible they’d be when offered misinformation about anything from meat cuts to production practices. Back to the story ... As Francis shared his experience he quickly went on to suggest that anyone can learn about meat cuts, etc., thanks to the Beef Checkoff! Anyone going to http://beefretail.org can find everything they’d ever need to know about various cuts of beef. Also, there’s the bovine myology website http://bovine.unl.edu/ where one can see how Land Grant Universities and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association have worked to make exceptional materials available to beef consumers, producers, processors, and food service and retail. And then there’s Beef University, a one-stop shop for retailers looking for training on beef from farm to plate, fact sheets and videos to use for self-directed or store training. Going even further, Fluharty said it was obvious the restaurant didn’t have the chart shown found at: www.beefretail.org. Was it simply a “bait and switch” tactic on the part of CONTINUED ON PAGE A43

Hunters, be prepared for bears this fall

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) reminds hunters that bears are very active this time of year, searching out food from late summer berry crops. FWP Bear Management Specialist, Jamie Jonkel, said that he has received a lot of reports from archery hunters in recent weeks that have seen grizzly and black bear scat and tracks at all elevations throughout western Montana. “It seems to be a very active fall for bears around western Montana, based on the number of reports of bear sightings and sign I’ve been getting lately,” Jonkel said. Bears are moving between river bottoms and mountain tops this time of year and can be distracted as they feed on berries, Jonkel said, which can sometimes prompt a surprise encounter. Hunters should think ahead about what they would do in an encounter and carry and know how to use bear spray. “When traveling through dense brush, look for bear scat and signs such as bent over limbs on berry bushes, do what you can to warn wildlife of your presence, and have your bear spray in hand when you are in an area with lots of fresh sign,” Jonkel said. Although grizzlies are more commonly found in the Blackfoot Valley and areas to the north and west of there, it is possible to encounter a grizzly bear anywhere in western Montana. Black bear hunters should be prepared to see a grizzly and know how to identify their target. Jonkel offers a few important safety tips for hunting and hiking in bear country: • Always carry bear spray, have it within easy reach and know how to use it. • If going alone, let someone know your plans, and expected return time. • Watch for fresh bear sign. • For hunters that harvest an animal, remove the carcass from the area as quickly as possible. When field dressing an animal, keep your can of bear spray within easy reach. • Use special precautions if you must leave and return to a carcass, including placing the carcass where you can observe it from a distance when you return. Never attempt to frighten away or haze a bear from an animal. Hunters wanting more information on bear activity and safety tips can contact Jonkel at 406-542-5508 or view the Deer, Elk and Antelope Hunting regulations available online and at FWP offices, or FWP’s Living with Wildlife web page.

Perception of beef is changing

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the steak house the Fluhartys visited, or simply a lack of knowledge? Does it really matter? If the wholesale price of a tenderloin PMSO is over $12.00 per pound, with the side muscles and silverskin still on and the filet still needing to be removed, a $30 filet meal in a restaurant probably isn’t real . . . or won’t be for long. The restaurant is losing money at that price. In a large part as a result of our dollars invested in the Beef Check-off, the information to correctly identify cuts of meat and where they originate from is readily available. It behooves us all - as cattlemen, educators, beef cattle industry, or simply consumers - to continue to be sure the information is being discovered and researched, and perhaps most importantly shared far and wide! While some of us continue to long for the days when the entire family came together - including the multiple generations - on the farm to harvest enough livestock to feed the entire family for the winter ... those days when the ladies of the farm were turning the tapes while the men were grinding the trim so the sausage could be stuffed and smoked ... it needs to be accepted that with the passing of time, each generation is more removed from the experiences and firsthand knowledge that life style allowed in the past. As cattlemen, educators, or beef cattle industry professionals, the task of teaching the growing generations who are now removed from the farm that everything around a cow’s tail is beef falls to us. Stay tuned... ##### I shudder whenever I remember visiting a senior citizen nude beach. It was like being at a California Raisins concert.

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2014 elk hunting outlook

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 3—Southwestern Montana With elk populations continuing to be • Elk are well above population objective strong across most of Montana these are good in the Gravelly Mountains and the same is times for elk hunters. true for the Tobacco Roots. In the Highlands, In some areas of western Montana, where Whitetail and Bull Mountains, elk are slightly populations have declined, wildlife biologists above average population, hence the nine-day have recently observed increased recruitment cow season. In the Dillon area to the south, of calves. populations vary from district to district with In many hunting districts, however, because some seeing slight dips in elk populations, but access to private lands can be difficult, which some seeing higher numbers. Heading east, can affect hunting success given landownerTownsend area numbers are steady to high ship patterns and distribution of elk. depending upon the area; however, elk availMontana’s general, five-week long, elk ability to the public is quite variable depending hunting season opens October 25. upon the level of access to private land. Elk are Even if you didn’t draw a special permit above objective in the Bridgers, and within obthis year, remember Montana offers numerous jective in the upper Madison, Spanish Peaks, opportunities to hunt for elk with just a general and lower Gallatin. Elk numbers are below hunting license. objective in the upper Gallatin Canyon and Depending on the hunting district regulaportions of the Madison. Meanwhile, elk numtions hunters can pursue brow-tined bull elk, bers are stable in Paradise Valley and Gardiner spike bull elk, either-sex elk, or antlerless and high and increasing in the Shields Valley. elk. For more information on elk hunting in Region 4—Central Montana Montana, visit FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov, • Elk populations are in fine shape. The click “Hunting” then click Hunting Guide. challenge for hunters in areas along the Rocky Here’s a regional rundown on what elk Mountain Front, central Montana’s island hunters can expect this season. mountain ranges, or in the Missouri River Region 1—Northwestern Montana Breaks will be obtaining access. • The previous mild winter should be benRegions 5 — South Central Montana eficial to elk survival in northwestern Mon• Elk numbers along the Beartooth Face and tana and contribute to elk numbers remaining in the Crazy Mountains, Big Snowy Mounstable. Elk hunters should find populations tains, Bull Mountains and southeastern Belt similar to what they have seen for the past Mountains are at all-time highs, though most several years. Spring classification surveys are restricted to private land where access is across the region showed continued good difficult. Harvest will likely be slightly higher numbers with calf recruitment some of the than last year. best in the past four years. Elk numbers in Region 6—Northeastern Montana the backcountry hunting districts of 150 and • Elk numbers are at or above management 151 should remain stable. Elk numbers in the objectives in most hunting districts. All elk lower Clark Fork area, the region’s best elk hunting in the Bears Paw Mountains and the producer, continue to remain stable with better Missouri River Breaks is by special permits than average calf numbers seen during spring awarded via the annual drawing. Elk in these surveys and should provide good hunting opareas are most often found in core-habitat portunities for the 2014 season. areas a mile or more from active roads and Region 2—Western Montana other human activity. However, elk densities • Elk numbers are generally above the are lower in the general-season hunting area long-term average, and calf survival through north of U.S. Highway 2. the summer months appears to be higher than Region 7—Southeastern Montana in recent years. A special permit is required to • While not typically a hot spot destinahunt bull elk in hunting districts 250 and 270, tion, outside of the Missouri Breaks, elk the Upper Bitterroot, to allow bull numbers numbers throughout the region continue to to rebound, and in the northwest quarter of increase. As a result, populations are above hunting district 212 to help encourage elk to FWP’s management objectives in all hunting redistribute from private ranches to public districts. Outside of the Missouri Breaks and land. The boundaries between hunting districts the Custer National Forest, elk are primarily 240, 250 and 270 were changed to reflect elk found on private land where public hunting movement patterns documented in the Bitteraccess is limited. root Elk Study.

New director of School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

By Dan Moser, IANR News Service Dr. Don Reynolds will become the direcProgram in Veterinary Medicine and intertor of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s action with Nebraska’s livestock industry,” (UNL) School of Veterinary Medicine and said Ronnie Green, Harlan vice chancellor Biomedical Sciences on November 1. He also of UNL’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural will serve as associate dean of the College of Resources. Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources “Dr. Reynolds’ background as an adminisfor the Professional Program in Veterinary trator, teacher and scientist offers just the right Medicine. mix to continue to build UNL’s program,” Reynolds served as dean of Atlantic VetGreen added. erinary College at the University of Prince Reynolds, an Ohio native, received his Edward Island in Charlottetown, PEI, Canada bachelor’s, Ph.D. and DVM from The Ohio from 2008 to 2014. He also has served as asState University. “It’s great to return to a sociate dean for research and graduate studies major United States land-grant institution that at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa serves such a prominent role in agriculture,” State University (ISU), interim chairman of said Reynolds. “It is the perfect fit for me. ISU’s Department of Veterinary Microbiology This opportunity feels familiar, but with a and Preventive Medicine and assistant direcfreshness and newness that is quite exciting.” tor of ISU’s Agricultural Experiment Station. Reynolds’ appointment is pending ap“We are excited to have Dr. Reynolds proval by the University of Nebraska Board join our team and provide leadership for the of Regents. He would replace Don Beermann, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedicurrently serving as interim director of the cal Sciences, direction to the Professional school.

UNL presents food microbiology workshop

By Dan Moser, IANR News Service A University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) food microbiology workshop will focus on the basics of food safety and the microbiological testing methods commonly used by the food industry. The workshop, presented by UNL’s Food Processing Center March 24-26, 2015, will provide basic food microbiology training to those individuals working in testing laboratories, with no formal training in microbiology. “The workshop is delivered in both the classroom and laboratory environments and includes fundamental principles, demonstrations and hands-on sessions covering general microbiology and pathogen detection,” said Jayne Stratton, research assistant professor and laboratory services manager. “Attendees will acquire an understanding of the methods used to isolate important spoilage and indicator microorganisms along with a variety of techniques utilized for food-borne pathogen detection. The program also provides curriculum on the ecology of microorganisms and pathogens in foods, and what measures are used to prevent their growth. The importance of using validated testing methods will also be discussed during the workshop.” Faculty and staff experts from UNL’s Department of Food Science and Technology and the Food Processing Center will present lectures and interactive sessions to workshop participants. In addition, experts from leading rapid pathogen detection equipment manufacturers will be present to provide demonstrations and overviews of the latest technology. UNL is one of only a few universities that offer a food microbiology workshop to the food industry and it is anticipated that food industry professionals from throughout the country will attend this workshop. The Food Processing Center is nationally recognized for its support of the food industry. The center, created in 1983, provides comprehensive services to food manufacturers throughout the country and in many foreign countries. Workshop capacity is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register visit the website fpc.unl.edu/training or contact Jill Gifford at 402-472-2819 or e-mail jgifford1@unl.edu.

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MSU selects new vice president, dean of agriculture

throughout the entire state. “I look forward to the opportunity to build Call 406-538-3176 on the strong partnerships between MSU and the agricultural community,” Boyer said. “These partnerships are already strong, and they will benefit us all as we work together to find new ways to serve the agricultural community of Montana.” MSU elevated its dean of the College of Agriculture to a vice presidential position earlier this year, in recognition of its importance to the state’s economy and the MSU mission. The new vice president of agriculture will lead the College of Agriculture and Montana Agricultural Experiment Station. MSU’s College of Agriculture has approximately 1,028 students with 11 bachelor degree programs, nine master degree programs and four doctoral degree programs from five departments and one division. Historically, it has been among the top three MSU colleges in terms of research activity. The Montana Agricultural Experiment Station conducts research at seven research This month’s special centers strategically located across the state to address the diverse climatological challenges of Montana’s agricul2007 Peterbilt 386 70” bunk, 2006 Kenworth T800 day cab, Only $16,500 ture industry. 2000 Peterbilt 377 Cummins Cat C15 475 hp, 18 speed, 240” Cummins ISX 475 hp, recent 2001 Freightline Century De1997 Peterbilt 377 day cab, N-14, Super 10, virgin tires, wheelbase, Low Pro 22.5 tires Boyer earned a bachelor’s overhaul (call for details), 10 troit Series 60 470 hp, 11R22.5 Cat 3406E 435 hp, 10 speed, all aluminum wheels, 731,529 on aluminum wheels, 3.36 ratio. degree in biology from Eastspeed, AG400 suspension, 3.70 tires, like new steer tires, 2 line 11R24.5 tires, fresh annual inmiles..............................$22,500 882,000 miles. ........................... ratio, 240” wheelbase, near new wet kit with cooler, 186” wheelspection.........................$19,500 ern Oregon State College ................Just in Call for Price Low Pro 24.5 cap drives on all base. 616,000 miles.......$17,500 and a master’s degree and aluminum wheels. Only 567,200 miles..............................$46,500 doctorate in genetics, both from The Pennsylvania State University. In 2006, he was named 1997 Kenworth T600 day cab, 1996 Peterbilt 379 day cab, Catdean of the Jordan College Cat 3406E 435 hp with new erpillar 3406E 550 hp, 300,000 head rods, mains, and liner of Agricultural Sciences and 1998 Peterbilt 379 long hood, on in-frame (no papers), 18 2007 Kenworth T600 Cat C-15 2005 Freightliner Classic 14L O-rings, 10 speed, Virgin Low Detroit 500 hp, 13 speed, speed, 11R24.5 near new virgin Technology at California State Detroit, 10 speed, mid roof 550 hp, 18 speed, AliArc bumPro 22.5 tires on all aluminum 11R22.5 tires, American Class tires all around, American Class sleeper, 830,000 miles...$29,500 per, 11R24.5 virgin tires in great University, Fresno. Prior to wheels, 3.73 ratio. 862,000 interior. 3.70 ratio...........$26,500 interior, extended hood............... shape, 3.36 ratio, AroCab mid miles. ............................$28,500 ................. Just in. Call for info the appointment, he served as roof, 704,000 miles. Just in......... ......................................$39,500 associate dean and associate director of the Agricultural Experiment Station, College of Agricultural Sciences, at 1998 Freightliner Century mid 1992 Peterbilt 357 short hood Oregon State University; as roof, Cummins N14 435 hp, low 2004 Western Star Cat C-15, dump truck, Cat 3406B 425 hp, professor and head of the 2005 International 9200I Cumpro 22.5 virgin tires, 979,000 18 speed, 11R22.5 tires on alu18 speed, 46,000# rears with 2000 Kenworth W900 Detroit mins ISX 425 hp with less than miles..............................$15,000 Department of Horticulture minum wheels, Truck Defender rear locker, 4.30 ratio, pintle with 430/470, 13 speed, AeroCab, 250,000 miles on Cummins Rebumper..........................$32,500 hydraulics. Just in. . .........$25,900 3.9 ratio, 11R22.5 virgin tires. Transmissions and at Oregon State University; as con, Eaton 10 speed, 3.55 ratio, Just had annual inspection......... Differentials 226” wheelbase, good tires and chairman of the Intercollege ......................................$27,500 Set of 23160 46K double lockers, brakes............................$26,500 Graduate Program in Genet4.56 ratio...................... $3900 ics at The Pennsylvania State Freightliner air suspension with 23160 double lockers, 3.73 University; as professor and ratio.............................. $5500 2011 Acura TL V6, leather, associate professor of plant RTLO16913....$3000 ($1500 core) automatic transmission, power 1997 Peterbilt 377 dump truck, RTO14613........................... $1500 breeding and genetics at The windows/locks, keyless entry, Detroit 430 hp, 10 speed, 16-ft. Most 9, 10, 13 and 15 speeds.CALL 18” wheels, navigation, premium tub box with high lift gate, pintle Pennsylvania State Univer(2) 2003 International day Rockwell, Eaton, Spicer, IH sound, sun roof, tinted windows. with air, 6 aluminum wheels. cabs, Cat C15 435 hp, 10 2004 International 9200 Cumsity; and as assistant profesOnly 25,000 miles. Very fun to differentials - most ratios available near new box in excellent shape, speed, nice 11R22.5 tires, 178” mins ISX 400 hp, 10 speed, drive!!. . ...........................$19,500 nice truck!!.....................$25,900 sor of horticulture at Rutgers wheelbase. One has 2 line wet 886,077 miles. Fleet maintained. Engines kit. Only 410,000 miles Your ......................................$22,500 University. Cummins N14’s, BCII 400, BCIII 350 We have the parts ENGINES choice...........................$27,500 & 400, BCIV 400, M11’s Boyer takes over from that you need Cat C15’s, 3406E’s, 3406B’s AND Glenn Duff, who has been inwith over 9 acres Reman Crankshafts Cat C15 6NZ12180 550 hp rebuilt TRANSMISSIONS with Cat parts..................$8500 of used parts to Cat 3406E......................... $1250 terim dean and director since Cat 3054 Serial #5YS.............$3200 Cat 3406B........................ $1050 get you back on Jeff Jacobsen stepped down in WITH EXCHANGE Cat MXS69658 475-hp...........$7500 Cummins N14.................. $1500 the road! September 2013. Detroit 6V53T........................$5500 Cummins 855 BC/SC........ $900 2003 Mack CH613 Mack 460 Detroit 60’s Cat C12............................ $1200 “The College of Agriculhp, Eaton 18918 18 speed, Visit Us On The Web Volvo VED7C 275 hp..............$4000 Also available ISX, L10, M11, 46,000 lb double lockers, all aluture was in very good hands www.trkshop.com We have a large selection of used parts DT466, C15, Det 60 series minum wheels................$24,900 with Dr. Duff, and we’d like to thank him for his service,” Cruzado said. BELLY DUMPS AND OTHER TRAILERS Boyer was selected after a national search conducted by a 26-ft tilt deck pintle hitch trailer, 22-member search committee air brakes..........................$6900 that was composed of industry 2007 Reinke 48-ft.x102” alumi1987 Nelson double drop, nonand academic representatives. 1972 Butler 5750 gallon insulatnum steel combo spread axle removable neck, 30-ft.4” well, ed stainless tank trailer, spring step deck, all aluminum wheels, The committee was chaired 255/70R22.5 tires, air ride.......... 1982 Eagle Bridge 42-ft live suspension, Budd wheels, rear air ride, wood deck, 2 tool boxes, .........................................$8500 by Brett Gunnink, dean of the bottom trailer..................$12,500 draw...............................$13,500 21 winch tie downs........$22,500 3- Flatbeds Just In! MSU College of Engineering. 2-1995 Transcraft 45-ft.x96” air T “MSU thanks Dr. Gunnink O ride.....................$7500-$8500 H F and all of the members of the E Steerable lift axles search committee for their INC. Hendrickson Paralift with 3145 N. Frontage Road – Billings, MT Call 406-254-2400 exceptional work throughout axle.....$3800 this search,” Cruzado said. Charles Boyer from California State University, Fresno, has been chosen to lead the College of Agriculture and the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station at Montana State University. Currently dean of the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Boyer will begin his new role as MSU’s vice president of agriculture and dean of MSU’s College of Agriculture on December 15. “As the state’s land-grant university, MSU is committed to enhancing and strengthening our partnership with agriculture, the No. 1 industry in the state. Dr. Charles Boyer’s vast experience advancing research, teaching and service, as well as his success working with producer groups and his successful fundraising track record, make him an outstanding choice to lead these efforts,” said MSU President Waded Cruzado. Boyer said he anticipates working closely with the agriculture community at MSU and

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John Deere 7130 MFWD, H360SL loader. Warranty #C018731.........................................$99,500 (M) John Deere 7700 MFWD. #C018144.....$57,500 (K) John Deere 7700 MFWD, 740 loader. #C020112..... ..........................................................$49,500 (R) John Deere 7630 MFWD, H480 loader, grapple. #C016928.......................................$119,500 (R) John Deere 7530 MFWD, 741SL loader, 1700 hours. #C021135............................$138,500 (R) John Deere 7510 MFWD, 740SL loader, LH reverser. #C019487...........................$68,500 (R) John Deere 7420 MFWD, 741SL loader. #C020839. ..........................................................$89,500 (R) John Deere 7410 MFWD, 740SL loader, reverser transmission. #C021104...................$62,500 (R) John Deere 7410 MFWD, LH reverser. #C015981... ..........................................................$54,500 (M) John Deere 7400 MFWD, JD 740 loader. #C018140.........................................$49,900 (K) John Deere 7220 MFWD, JD 741 loader. #C018180.........................................$79,500 (M) John Deere 7130 MFWD, H360 loader, 858 hours. Warranty. #C018733.........................$99,500 (R) John Deere 4850 MFWD, duals, 6745 hours. #C019932.........................................$54,500 (R) John Deere 4650 MFWD, duals. #C019361............. ..........................................................$52,500 (R) John Deere 4640 FWA, duals. #C019837................ ..........................................................$27,500 (R) John Deere 4640 2WD, 156 hp, duals. #C018527.... ..........................................................$21,500 (R) John Deere 4430, 158 loader, no 3-pt. #C014705.... ..........................................................$16,500 (K) John Deere 4055 2WD, cab, only 5800 hours. #C020928.........................................$39,500 (R) John Deere 4010D, no 3-pt. #C013039....$5900 (K) International 1066, cab, no 3-pt., $14,000 in repairs. #C009802............................................$8900 (K)

OTHER HAY EQUIPMENT

John Deere 6420 MFWD, JD 640 loader. #C018617. ...........................................................$59,500 (K) John Deere 6420 MFWD, 640SL loader. #C019486.. ...........................................................$59,500 (R) John Deere 6420 2WD, cab, 640 loader. #C018900. .......................................................... $52,500 (M) John Deere 6300 2WD, cab, JD 260 loader. #C020240.........................................$34,500 (M) John Deere 6300 2WD, no cab. #C020763.............. ..........................................................$17,500 (M) John Deere 6115D MFWD, cab, joystick, no loader. #C016095.........................................$62,500 (M) John Deere 5525 MFWD, no cab, loader. #C020396 ...........................................................$42,500 (K) John Deere 5410 MFWD, ROPS, loader. #C020590 ..........................................................$29,500 (M) John Deere 5410 2WD, ROPS, loader. #C020591... ..........................................................$24,500 (M) John Deere 5410 MFWD, no cab, 540 loader. #C018746.........................................$24,900 (M) John Deere 5210 MFWD, ROPS, loader. #C020589 ..........................................................$26,900 (M) John Deere 5100E MFWD, no cab, loader. #C020305.........................................$49,500 (M) John Deere 5085M MFWD, cab, loader. #C020454. ..........................................................$62,500 (M) John Deere 5075E MFWD, cab, no loader. #C020306.........................................$39,000 (M) John Deere 5065M MFWD, cab, H260 loader, grapple. #C018179...........................$64,000 (M) John Deere 5065E MFWD, ROPS, loader. #C020592.........................................$31,900 (M) John Deere 5065E MFWD, no cab. #C018942......... ..........................................................$29,500 (M) John Deere 2940 2WD, 148 loader. #C018034........ ..........................................................$19,500 (M) John Deere 2940 2WD, loader, grapple. #C020496. ..........................................................$16,500 (R) John Deere 2940 MFWD, no cab, JD 260 loader. #C019493.........................................$14,500 (R) John Deere 2020 2WD, gas, loader. #C019689....... .............................................................$8500 (M) John Deere 2010 2WD, loader. #C018528............... .............................................................$6500 (M) John Deere B, single front tire. #C008716............... .............................................................$1300 (K) Ford 9030, loader, grapple, sickle head. #C020497.. ..........................................................$24,500 (M)

TILLAGE

John Deere 970 24-ft. roller harrow. #C014453........ ..........................................................$21,500 (M) John Deere 970 24-ft. roller harrow. #C014530........ ..........................................................$22,500 (R) John Deere 970 15-ft. roller harrow. #C017275........ ..........................................................$11,500 (K) John Deere 930 3-pt. 15-ft. roller harrow. #C014205 .............................................................$2500 (M) International 415 28-ft. roller harrow. #C019237...... ..........................................................$12,500 (M) Pepin 20-ft. spike tooth harrow. #C020132$5000 (K) John Deere 630 26-ft. tandem disk. #C020021........ ..........................................................$22,500 (M) John Deere 330 29-ft. tandem disk. #C017726........ ..........................................................$10,500 (M) John Deere 310 12-ft. tandem disk. #C018105........ .............................................................$5900 (M) John Deere 230 24-ft. tandem disk. #C017723........ .............................................................$7900 (R) John Deere 230 12-ft. heavy duty tandem disk. #C020022............................................$5500 (M) John Deere 220 22-ft. disk. #C010016.....$2950 (R) John Deere BWF 18-ft. disk. #C011298...$3950 (K) Krause 28-ft. tandem disk. #C017474.......$7900 (K) GN 3-pt. 6-ft. tandem disk. #C020556..........$700 (M) Krause 27-ft. field cultivator. #C017615....$3500 (K) International 770 pull plow. #C013732.....$2950 (K) Ford 3-pt. 10-ft. cultivator. #C012449........$1250 (M) John Deere 1600 12-ft. chisel plow. #C017004........ .............................................................$5900 (M) Minneapolis Moline CP210 14-ft. chisel plow. #C015638............................................$1750 (M) John Deere 3100 plow. #C003977..............$950 (K) Rite-Way 34-ft. coil packer. #C019091...$11,500 (R) AerWay 12-ft. aerator. #C007244..............$9000 (K) AerWay 12-ft. field aerator. #C020507......$7900 (K) John Deere 3600 5 bottom pull plow. #C018089...... .............................................................$5900 (R) John Deere 965 6 bottom switch plow. #C017718... .............................................................$6950 (R) International 550 5 bottom plow. #C020610$900 (K) International 4 bottom spinner plow. #C018427....... .............................................................$3950 (R) Frontier 3-pt. 2 bottom plow. #C009371......$950 (K) Melroe 5 bottom pull plow. #50020382........$900 (K) GN 3-pt. 2 bottom plow. #C020555..............$250 (M)

John Deere 568, twine/net, 6700 bales. #C019492.. ..........................................................$29,500 (K) John Deere 567, twine. #C019885........$16,500 (K) John Deere 567, twine. #C020330........$16,500 (M) John Deere 566, twine/net, 12,000 bales. #C016550.........................................$14,500 (R) John Deere 535, twine. #C020519...........$7900 (K) John Deere 535, twine. #C016593...........$6900 (K) John Deere 530, twine. #C010932...........$2900 (R) John Deere 530, twine. #C014348...........$2900 (R) John Deere 510, twine. #50490175............$950 (K)

SQUARE BALERS

John Deere 338 14”x16”. #C020565........$4900 (K) John Deere 348 “New”, no warranty. Special Purchase. #C018164........................$23,950 (M) John Deere 467 16”x18”. #C004035........$2950 (R) New Holland 580 16”x18”. #C016485......$6900 (K) New Holland 425 16”x14”. #C002893......$2450 (K)

HAY RAKES

MISCELLANEOUS Allen hydraulic twin rake. #C008294.........$3450 (M) Allen hydraulic side rake. #C006357.........$2000 (K) John Deere 705 twin rake. #C020757...$10,500 (K) John Deere 705 twin rake. #C020816...$10,500 (M) Frontier WR1008 wheel rake. #C020657..$4500 (M) Daros 7-ft. belt rake. #C009142.................$2500 (K)

MOWER CONDITIONERS

2010 John Deere R450 windrower, 14.5-ft. rotary header, flail conditioner. #C019624...$93,500 (R) John Deere 4995 windrower, 14-ft. rotary head. #C020081.........................................$89,500 (R) John Deere 3830 windrower, 12-ft. sickle head. #C019851.........................................$16,500 (M) MacDon Premier 2900, 15-ft. multi-crop head. #C002895............................................$9500 (K) Hesston 6610 windrower, 14-ft. header. #C016819.. .............................................................$6000 (M) MacDon 940 multi-crop 15-ft. header. #C002896...... .............................................................$1500 (K) Frontier 7-ft. 3-pt. sickle mower #C014132.$2500 (M) John Deere #11 7-ft. pull sickle. #C020174.$900 (K) John Deere #5 sickle mower. #C014507....$750 (M) New Holland 1032 bale wagon. #C016229.............. .............................................................$7900 (K) My-T-Handy 60-ft. bale elevator. #C016643.............. .............................................................$3400 (K) Steffen hay bale clamp. #C019238...........$7400 (K) Farmhand 10 pack bale clamp. #C019218............... .............................................................$1800 (R) Haybuster HA2640 round bale processor. #C017792.........................................$10,000 (K) Haybuster HA2640 round bale processor. #C018074............................................$6900 (K) Haybuster HA2640 round bale processor (needs TLC). #C018079..................................$5900 (R) Haybuster HA2620 bale processor. #C014119........ .............................................................$7500 (R) Haybuster 256+II processor. #C018760...$5900 (R) Highline 7000HD round bale processor. #C018108. .............................................................$8500 (M) Highline 6800 round bale processor. #C018159...... .............................................................$7000 (M) John Deere 840 round bale grinder. #C020485........ .............................................................$2500 (M)

John Deere 946 14-ft. cut. #C014535....$14,500 (R) 2012 John Deere 946 14-ft. cut, V-10 conditioner. #C019850.........................................$32,500 (M) John Deere 946 14-ft. cut. #C019763....$29,500 (R) John Deere 946 14-ft. cut. #C016275....$14,500 (M) John Deere 946 14-ft. cut. #C012977....$14,000 (R) John Deere 936 11’6” cut. #C020817....$14,900 (M) John Deere 936 11’6” cut. #C007337....$12,500 (K) John Deere 936 11’6” cut. #C014378....$11,000 (R) John Deere 935 11’6” cut. #C013458.......$9900 (K) John Deere 935 11’6” cut. #C020180.......$7000 (R) John Deere 935 11’6” cut. #C012825.......$6500 (M) John Deere 935 11’6” cut. #C005275.......$6500 (M) John Deere 930 11’6” cut. #C004475.......$8500 (K) John Deere 926 11’6” cut. #C020758....$12,500 (K) John Deere 926 11’6” cut. #C014564....$11,500 (M) John Deere 925 11’6” cut. #C019563.......$9950 (K) John Deere 925 11’6” cut. #C018904.......$9900 (M) John Deere 820 10-ft. sickle. #C016234...$9800 (M) John Deere 820 10-ft. sickle. #C016233...$8900 (R) John Deere 735 11’6” cut. #C012899....$15,500 (R) John Deere 630 11’6” cut. #C019139....$18,500 (R) John Deere 1470 11’6” cut. #C016592.....$6900 (K) New Holland 1431 13-ft. cut. #C006824...$9500 (M) New Holland 1412 11-ft. cut. #C019981...$8800 (M) New Holland 499 12-ft., center pivot. #C020687...... .............................................................$4900 (K) Case IH 8312 12-ft. cut. #C017009........$10,000 (M) Hesston 1320, steel conditioner. #C020607............. .............................................................$7500 (K) Vermeer RC7120 #C016322.....................$5900 (K)

Rem 2700 grain vac, sweep. #C020768.$17,900 (K) John Deere 1518 15-ft. folding rotary mower. #C020929............................................$8950 (R) RHC P60 5-ft. 3-pt. flail mower. #70055275.$950 (M) John Deere 443 4 row corn head. #C009819........... .............................................................$4500 (M) John Deere 230 30-ft. combine header, trailer. #C017457............................................$2900 (K) E-Z Trail grain cart. #C019835..................$4500 (R) Shaver HD10 post driver. #C015840.........$2950 (K) Shaver post driver. #C012003...................$2500 (K) Shaver HD8 post driver. #C019998...........$1500 (M) Worksaver PD20 post driver. #C010318...$1800 (M) Post auger, hydraulic. #C017596...............$1500 (M) Ford 3-pt. post hole auger. #C014145.........$300 (K) Houle 7-ft. rock bucket. #C015636............$2900 (M) Herd 3-pt. spin spreader. #C016846............$390 (K) Hundis 2 unit hitch, John Deere 8300 drills. #C014984..............................................$250 (K) Farmi 3-pt. log winch. #53034280.............$4000 (M)

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John Deere 455 30-ft. double disk, 7.5” spacing. #C014711.........................................$26,500 (K) John Deere 450 13-ft. double disk, 7.5” spacing, grass seeder. #C018106...................$10,900 (K) John Deere 450 13-ft. double disk, 7.5” spacing. #C014983............................................$8900 (M) John Deere 8300 13-ft. double disk, 6” spacing, fertilizer. #C018916..............................$7950 (R) John Deere BD1113 13-ft. double disk, grass seeder. #C015356.............................$15,900 (R) John Deere B 12-ft., grass seeder. #C018969......... ...............................................................$850 (R) Lilliston 10-ft., grass seeder, fertilizer. #C018035.... .............................................................$9500 (M) Case IH 6300 double 10-ft. drills. #C019214............. .............................................................$8500 (R) International 620 12’6” drill. #C020611....$3500 (K) Ezee-On 5500 air drill, 3175 cart. #C019884............ ..........................................................$18,000 (K)

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AUCTION NOTE: This is just a partial listing. Items coming in daily. Looks like there will be plenty of quality items come sale day. Still taking consignments until sale day. Hope to see you at the sale Bearcat grinder (good condition) 1980 International 1460 combine, 810 24-ft. header 1985 International 1680 combine, 504 engine, 2000 hours on overhaul, 1010 30-ft. header, Victory 1015 pickup Brand - left rib Treadmill 1948-1952 Ford cab liner (new in box) Push lawn mower Toro leaf blower

Auctioneers: Zane Drishinski Gerald Miller

Bench grinder Cordless weed eater Luv machine ditch mover 1988 Ford F250 2WD pickup New Holland 1030 bale wagon Trojan loader tractor (bad motor) Versatile 145 tractor, good tires (bad motor) International Farmall M with loader Poulan riding lawn mower (New) 1880 silver dollars Forced air furnaces Hand tools/power tools, misc.

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Sale Site:

Take Highway 91 North of Conrad for 4 miles. Turn west, go one mile on Manson Road. Sale site is on north side of road. Galion hydraulic motor grader 24-ft. flatbed trailer with winch 1979 Ford 900 truck, air brakes, 18-ft. Knapheide box Ford 8N tractor 2 row corn planter, 3-pt. mount Ford TW30 2WD, 3-pt., PTO, new radial tires Post hole digger with 12” auger 1990 Dodge 3/4 ton, 4x4, V8 gas, automatic, John Deere sprayer John Deere 665 39-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, PTO fan drive

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Building an emergency fund

By K-State Research and Extension News According to an annual survey conducted by Bankrate. com more than a quarter of Americans have no emergency savings. Of those who do have savings, 67 percent have less than six months worth of expenses saved. Having access to just $500-1,000 in savings could help most people meet unexpected financial challenges, said K-State Research and Extension family resource management specialist Elizabeth Kiss. While some people had built up savings prior to the recent recession, they might have used that money, Kiss said. The purpose of emergency savings is to have money on hand when disaster strikes or money is tight, but those funds need to be replaced as soon as a household is able to after the emergency occurs. “You’re saving for an unknown,” she said. “We don’t like to think about bad things happening, and it’s hard to imagine it until something happens. I think that captures the reasons why people don’t have adequate emergency savings.” Kiss said savers should try to have six months to a year’s worth of living expenses on hand to combat any unforeseen expenses. “It’s living expenses, not income, so it’s likely less than your total income,” she said. “Regardless of the amount, most of us would probably do better to have more.” Car maintenance, home maintenance, storm damage repair, and travel are unanticipated expenses and reasons to have emergency savings on hand, Kiss said. While putting money away for the unknown makes saving difficult, having cash allows for less dependence on credit cards and other sources of funding. “It might give you more options than you would have if you don’t have that cash,” she said. “I think that’s important to think about.” The first step to take in building an emergency fund is deciding where to store your money. “You might want to have more than one place,” Kiss said. “If the power is out in your community, the ATMs may not work. If you don’t have cash, you might not be able to buy things, because the store may not be taking cards. You want to have a bit of cash somewhere safe.” Spread out your savings, Kiss advised. Keep some cash stored in a safe, or in a secure place in your home or office. Depending on your financial situation, it might be helpful to store some funds in separate accounts, or have one account exclusively for your emergency fund. Make a habit of putting money into your emergency fund each month, she said. Decide on a dollar amount, and move it to your emergency fund account each time you receive a paycheck. Make sure your savings goals are realistic, and avoid setting them too high. “Think about how much you can realistically save every month, and think of it as putting it aside rather than just saving,” Kiss said. “You might also move some for retirement or other savings goals that you have, and then you know what you have left to pay the bills.” What if you don’t have $25-50 to save each month? Kiss advised to watch for “spending leaks,” small, regular purchases like morning lattes, soda and candy bars, and trips to the vending machine. “It doesn’t mean you have to go without,” she said. “Think of ways you can meet those needs, but pay less. If you like to drink pop, buy it at the store. Make coffee at home.” Homeowners can look for ways to save on fixed expenses such as heating and cooling, Kiss said. Small changes, including setting the thermostat a few degrees higher in the summer, closing curtains and using fans can curtail those expenses. “It’s always good to review those services on a regular basis,” she said. “Look over them at least once a year, if not more frequently. Keep track of some of these changes and see if that doesn’t help.” The ultimate goal is to make saving a priority, Kiss said. Think of an emergency fund as you would any monthly utility. “You need it just like you need heating, cooling and water,” she said. “Put it in with your bills, and think of it that way.” The greatest advantage to having an emergency fund is having something to fall back on. “It can be great peace of mind,” Kiss said. More information on money management is available at county and district extension offices, and on the extension website (http://www.ksre.ksu.edu).

Choosing the right season for applying chicken litter

By Dennis O’Brien, Agricultural Research Service Using poultry litter as fertilizer is a welcome trend in many southern states because that is where most of the U.S. broiler chickens are produced. The litter’s nitrogen content helps boost crop yields, and also helps reduce farmers’ expenses for commercial fertilizers. But a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agronomist has found that many farmers in Mississippi may be applying litter at the wrong time of year. Farmers in Mississippi often apply poultry litter in the fall, months before planting cash crops in the spring, because it’s cheaper then and they have more time than in the spring. But Haile Tewolde, an Agricultural Research Service (ARS) agronomist at Mississippi State, Mississippi, has found that spring is the optimal season for applying litter in the South and Southeast. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency. Tewolde and his colleagues applied poultry litter in the spring and fall to test plots of corn planted each April for three years. They applied the litter at two rates—four tons per acre and eight tons per acre—and incorporated it into the soil by “disking,” a process that turns the soil and pulverizes it so that the litter blends in with the soil. For comparison, the researchers applied nitrogen fertilizer to other test plots in the spring and fall. The results showed that over three years, yields were cumulatively higher in plots with litter applied in the spring than in the fall, regardless of the application rate. At the fourton rate, spring-application yields were 16.7 percent higher, and at the eight-ton rate, they were 12.8 percent higher. The results also showed that while using litter produced less corn than using fertilizer in the first year, those results were reversed in the second and third years. Higher yields in the second and third years were likely because nitrogen in the litter applied during the first year stayed in the soil and benefited crops in subsequent years. The results, published in 2013 in the Agronomy Journal, show that if growers stick with litter for more than a year, their yields will improve. Yields also will be enhanced if they apply that litter in the spring.

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More grass, same acres?

By Bethany Johnston, University of Nebraska-Lincoln year, and drought conditions. These circumIs it possible to increase the amount of stances can result in tall grasses beginning grass produced in the same pasture? The to disappear, more “weedy” species being answer is “maybe”. Your semi-arid rangepresent, and more grazing tolerant short land may have room to improve. But where grasses becoming more abundant. do you start? A recent webinar by Pat Reece Healthy tall grasses have roots that can “Herbage Production Potential” outlines utilize water and nutrients deeper down in principles to understand. the soil profile. Stressed tall grasses and Evaluate what the production potential of short grass species roots are not as deep. an ecological range site is. Soil characterisWhen the top soil starts to dry out, the tics, growing season, precipitation, evapodeeper rooted plants have a better chance ration rates and topography along with an of surviving. inventory of existing grass species and curHerbage production potential is affected rent plant vigor can give a benchmark for by many factors we cannot control. Prewhat the production potential could be. The cipitation, days in the growing season, soil NRCS Web Soil Survey has resource tools characteristics, depth to water, and evapothat can be used to identify the ecological ration rates all impact how much grass can site and find what potential vegetation probe grown. duction could be. This, along with historical However, we can improve rangeland grazing records and on site evaluation, can condition with grazing management, such as give an indication of production potential. how many animals we stock, when and for Tall grass species are more productive Get an early start on your seed cleaning. how long we graze, and providing adequate than short grasses in terms of pounds of We come directly to the farm. recovery time for grazed plants. herbage produced. Sand bluestem and praiWe clean out after every job. Indicators of resilient rangelands are rie sandreed will produce more pounds of We also size barley. the presence of preferred grasses that are forage than sedges and blue grama. Grass Call now for an appointment diverse, vigorous, and relatively abundant. vigor and production will be reduced if 1-800-626-7932 Residual standing plants include preferred pastures experience consecutive years of William D. Wipf (406) 781-0772 species. There is also a diversity of native overgrazing, grazing repeatedly during Ray Morken Jr. (701) 444-2201 or (701) 770-2201 species, including grasses, forbs and shrubs. the growing season at the same time every Overgrazing affects semiarid grasslands in two ways. Plant health. The preferred plant species cannot fully recover before livestock return to graze the pasture again. Microenvironment. There is not enough litter and re3 Big O Items f o nline A s d sidual herbage to capture an uc Too Ma Thous st Bid ny Item tions rain and facilitate precipitaMu s to Lis November 4: t tion infiltration into the soil. Stoneware: Over 200 pieces stoneware! Mainly Redwing. Crocks, from jelly jar size all the way up to 30 gallon size. Water CoolSoil temperature extremes ers, Water Funnels, Chicken Feeders, Churns, Dishes and Extra Lids. Stuffers and Presses. Glassware: Bone China, Pottery, are greater when litter and Leaded Crystal, Pressed Glass, Milk Glass, Amber Glass, Depression Glass, Carnival Glass, Sterling ware & Pewter ware. Antique Woodworking Tools, Shaving accessories. Vintage Household Items: Dozens of Sausage, Fruit and Lard Presses. All residual herbage are deficient. Sizes! Cream Separator and other creamery equipment. Deferred or rest rotations are grazing systems that can November 7: Printing Press- One of Montana’s first printing presses from Virginia City, Montana. Dozens of antique scales 100’s of rare, allow for plants to recover, antique woodworking tools. Multiple antique wood telephones & telegraph sounders. 100’s of antique hand tools for shop, auto, especially if they have been railroad and tractor use. Coffee grinders. Antique Mercantile Equipment. (Glass display case, etc.) Early gas station equipment. overgrazed in the past. GrazEarly advertising items. Old railroad and other rare locks. (with keys) So many more categories of treasures to list. ing systems should change November 11: the pasture use sequence to Jewelry: Gold, silver, precious gems, pearl. Costume jewelry, rings, necklaces, pendants, and about 25 lbs. Of turquoise. Coins provide opportunities for full and tokens. Nazi Germany and U.S., war ration books. Mining and Corporate Stock certificates from 1913 to 1939. (Prem Spark growing season deferment Plug Co., Richmond Lexington Mining and Milling Co., Aladdin Gold Mining, Hemlock Silver and Lead Mining Co., Tarbox Mining from grazing in every pasture Co., Hub Gold Mining and Milling Co., Glen Roy Mining and Milling Co. and Abco Finance Co.) Artwork: Originals, prints, signed prints, oils, charcoals, pencils and water colors. The entire 25 piece collection of water paintings by Theo J. Morgan. 1920’s- 30’s once every 3 or 4 years. with all documentation and news clippings from the National Art Gallery in Washington D.C. Hundreds of collector dolls, doll Plants also need favorable furniture, doll props. Antique metal toys. Antique books. air temperature and abundant soil water, as well as “rest All auctions will be posted and ready to bid on days” during the growing beginning: Friday, October 17, 2014. season, to fully recovery. Historical data for most No Reserve Auctions - everything will sell areas shows precipitation is below average (drought) Registering is very simple, follow the easy steps online for one-third of the years, to get yourself in the middle of all the action. above average one-third of Bidding is fun! the years, and average precipitation one-third of the Auctioneers Note: years. Not every year is the Jack and Emma Lane were avid collectors for over 65 years. Their collection of antiques same, and your stocking rate and rare items is quite possibly the most extensive collection in one place in Western Montana and one of the largest on the market in the entire northwest! The listings range shouldn’t be the same either. Online Bidding Only from stoneware, antique mining equipment, and blacksmithing tools, to glassware, shop Plan to destock rangeland in tools, collector dolls and so much more. This collection of merchandise covered over www.riverswestauction.com the dry years and restock in 20,000 square feet of storage. The Jack and Emma Lane Estate is a collection is more than Bidding Instructions/Links on Website the wet years. impressive to look at but more so it is truly a privilege to the public to have the opportunity Herbage production is imto purchase these thousands of fine items at online auction. pacted greatly by events we cannot control, but good grazing management is something we can adjust. 150-200 ton of 1st or 2nd crop quality alfalfa/grass hay, large rounds, net, 1300 pounds 47 ton of 2nd crop, 3x4x8, 18% protein 6 miles from I-15 at Cascade, MT Call Jim Pribyl, evenings (406) 468-2467

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Got manure? What’s it worth?

By Randy Pepin, University of Minnesota Extension Educator Got manure? Do you wish you had more manure? Do you have too much manure? Got a plan for your manure? Is spreading manure a necessary chore, or is it an opportunity to enhance your bottom line? Are we spreading our manure based on nitrogen or phosphorus needs of our crops? Which method is correct? That partially depends on your fields’ phosphorus soil test. Soil test of 21 ppm Bray 1-P or 16 ppm Olson is what is recommended for conventional crop production in Minnesota. Applying manure is an excellent method of supplying NPK and other soil nutrient needs. On a number of livestock farms, after many years of applying manure to fields based on nitrogen needs, the soil phosphorus can be substantially higher than the recommended 21 ppm Bray 1-P or 16 ppm Olson. Why does this matter if phosphorus is fairly stable in the soil? It matters because of eutrophication - the process of excess phosphorus entering a water system producing excess growth of green algae and other undesirable plants, and eventually causing the death of desirable aquatic life. When field soil phosphorus levels are quite high, any soil erosion contains considerable more phosphorus than normal. If this is your situation, there are various options available to help capture more of your manure’s value and simultaneously protect the environment. Let us discuss some land and manure management options available. Acquire more land. This is not always easy; first you must be in a financial position to handle payments if considering purchasing. Then there must be land available for sale or lease within a reasonable distance from your livestock site. What is a “reasonable distance”? That depends on your equipment, manpower, and traveling tolerance. You must also have adequate equipment and labor force to handle the extra acres. If additional land is a need on your farm, a long term goal may be financially positioning yourself, enabling acquisition of land that enters the market in the future within “reasonable distance”. Sell manure. This is frequently a tough one for producers to swallow. Most livestock producers are aware that manure is a valuable resource and want to capture this value on the land they are managing. It is also frequently difficult to obtain the full value of manure from neighbors. This can be because the neighbor does not believe the claimed value of manure is accurate, they do not want to be inconvenienced by the timing of manure application, or they know you have to move the manure and just low-ball you on the price. For any of these reasons, your knowledge of the value of manure can be improved by using the ‘value of manure’ spreadsheets on the University of Minnesota website: http://z.umn.edu/ valueofmanure. Move manure to distant fields, either your own field or someone else’s. This is usually difficult and involves additional cost. If you are able to handle this issue, you may have more flexibility with the discussion above about acquiring additional land. Installation of a liquid-solids separator may allow for easier and more economical transportation of the solids portion of manure over a longer distance. However, if your close-in field acreage is low you may end up moving some of the liquid portion the longer distance anyway. Manure analysis results have shown that NPK ends up in both the solids and liquid portions of separated manure. Manure testing is recommended here as with all situations. Employ grid soil sampling in your fields to discover areas that need the additional nutrients from manure. Many times there are areas of fields that have nutrient needs that are discovered in grid sampling that go undetected in a composite soil test. Locating these areas may allow for higher manure application in areas than a composite soil test would allow. This may also help maximize the yield potential of the entire field. Enhancing crop yields. Most practices that increase yield on your existing land base would require less purchases of forage or grain for the same amount of livestock. This can decrease the importation of phosphorus into your farm system. Some livestock producers have sufficient acres, allowing these producers to pinpoint the areas or fields with the greatest need of the NPK and other manure nutrients. This allows them to extract maximum value from their manure without over applying nutrients on the fields. Livestock producers in this situation consistently have crops to market in addition to the use of forages and grains for their livestock.

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2004 Hesston 4760 31.5x34.4 bale, 91” pickup, 21.5L-16.1 tires. #16006785. (3)............................................$48,000

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

2013 John Deere 328E deluxe cab, SW joystick, 2 speed, turbo, 14x17.5 14 PR, hydraulic CIR, speed sensitive, 3” seat belt with 2” shoulder strap, power quik tach, cab, heat, defrost, air, air suspension seat, reversing fan drive, horn, EH performance package, backup alarm, cold start package, precleaner, chrome exhaust, single set counterweights, 2nd set counterweights, radio/AM/FM/WB, rear view mirror, louver rear grille, keyless start, 78” HD construction bucket with edge. #12400237. (4).................... .Rental Return SAVE Thousands $$ 2013 John Deere 318D EH joystick control, 2 speed, 10x16.5 tires, hydraulic CIR self hi flow, 2” seat belt with shoulder, power quick tach, cab with heat, defrost & air, air suspension seat, reversing fan drive, horn, precleaner, L/HD fuel filter, cold start, hazard warning lights, chrome exhaust, single set counterweights, radio, rear view mirror, 66” construction bucket with edge. #12400249. (1)..................................... .Rental Return SAVE Thousands $$

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

2006 Caterpillar 287-B with tracks, cab, air, heat, high flow, air ride seat, hand controls, bucket. #16008062...$35,800

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AIR SEEDERS, 2WD TRACTORS, 4WD TRACTORS, & TRACK TRACTORS

4WD TRACTORS

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

RENTAL UNITS AVAILABLE AIR HOE DRILL

2009 John Deere 1835 SFP 61-ft.x10” air drill, 550# trip, 3-rank, dry fertilizer delivery, 4x22” steel press, smooth gauge wheel, cast fertilizer closing wheels, 31L & 33L dual main frame, PSTV depth control, transport lowering stop, rock guards, primary blockage seed and fertilizer, less tools. #16005279. (3)....................................... $168,000 1998 John Deere 1820 45-ft., 7.5” spacing, single shoot, 3” steel packer wheels, 1900 270 bushel tow between cart. #16005305. (2).............. $62,000

2009 Case IH 400 45-ft. flexhoe with 3380 tow between cart, 10” spacing, 3.5 packer wheels, variable rate, single shoot, 1” pts, primary blockage. #16005259. (3).................... $115,000

1994 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air hoe drill, single shoot, 3/4” carbide tip openers, 9” spacing, primary blockage, 3.5” steel capped packer wheels, with 2320 tow between air seeder. #16005218. (3)... .............................................. $35,000

John Deere 737 air drill with 787 air cart. #16005239. (4)...................... $30,000 1992 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, anhydrous side shoot system, steel packers, 2320-230 bushel tow between air seeder cart. #16005250. (4).......................................... $35,000 AIR DISC DRILL

2013 Bourgault 3710 60-ft. air disc drill, 10” spacing, low disc scraper MRB3 with closer tine, blockage monitor D/S, single run, no clnr wheel, 4.5” ext should packers with 6700ST tank, double shoot, 4 tank metering package, dual fan, bag lift system, 650/75R34 duals, steel augers, less than 5500 acres. #16005285 (1)........ .Rental Return SAVE Thousands $$ 2011 Bourgault 3710 60-ft., 10” spacing, MRB3 with closer tine, offset shoulder packers, X20 monitor, double shoot with 6700ST tow behind tank, hydraulic bag lift, dual fan, 650/75R34 duals, steel augers, 68’6” to 60’5”. #16005311. (1).................... $286,000 AIR SEEDER

2000 Flexi-Coil 2320 tow between cart, mechanical drive, single shoot, 7” auger, single fan. #16005240. (1)....... .............................................. $12,000

CORN PLANTER

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

2013 John Deere 9360R 360 hp, 18/6 powershift, premium cab, leather active seat, 7” color display, XM radio, hi-flow hydraulic system with 5 remotes, case drain, 1000 PTO, 620/70R42 Firestone radial tires, HID lighting, dual beam radar, 5-year 3600 hour factory PowerGard warrany remains. #16003393. (2)..........................................$261,500

1978 John Deere 8630 partial powershift, duals, PTO, JD 40 Series engine update. #16003946. ...................$23,000

1976 John Deere 8630 cab, 3 hydraulic remotes, PTO, 20.8x34 duals tires. #16003777..............................$20,500

2012 John Deere 9560R 560 HP, 18/6 powershift transmission, JD link, cab preim CV11 with CMD AR, premium radio/ XM satellite, hi-flow hydraulic system, 5 remotes, no rear PTO, drawbar Cat 5, dual IF800/70R38 Firestone tires, PRM HID light package, RH/LH electric REM ADJ, antenna, F/Business band, motor seal drain, engine 13.5L IT Compliant, rear wheel weights. 5 year 3000 hour Factory PowerGard warranty remains!!! #16003866. (1)...$379,000 2012 John Deere 9560R 560 hp, powershift, triples, 480/80R50, 5 hydraulics, Premium Commandview cab, 3-pt, 15 rear suitcase weights, HID lights, SF1 Starfire 3000 receiver, GS3 2630 display, SF1 activation. #16003912. (3).... ..............................................$344,500

1994 New Holland 9880 syncro, differential lock, duals NEW 710/70R38 Trellebro radial tires, 2860# front & rear weights. #16003748. (3)........................$79,500

TRACK TRACTORS

2012 John Deere 9460RT 36” tracks, PTO, Guidance ready, 4 hydraulic remotes, leather trim, dual beam radar sensor, business band radio, RH & LH electric adjust mirrors, GS3 Command Center 7, 3000 receiver, SF1 ready, deluxe Commandview cab, heavy duty steering pump, tow cable, “New Reman engine”. #16003933.............$335,000

FERTILIZER SPREADER

1995 John Deere 680 35-ft. air hoe drill, 12” spacing, double shoot with JD 787 tow behind, 3/4 tip with 4” spreader. #16005236. (2)...................... $24,000

2005 Bourgault 5710 53-ft. air hoe drill, 10” row spacing, 450# trips, square seed boots, speed lock adapters, midrow II banders, double shoot air system, L6450, 3-tank leading air seeder, 10” hydraulic assist load/unload auger, reconditioned. #16005207... $134,000

2011 John Deere 1890 60-ft. no-till air disc drill, 7.5” spacing, primary blockage with 1910, 350 bushel tow behind cart, 8-run single shoot, reg meter roller, powered calibration, cane & rice tires, dual wheel caster beam, 10” auger, variable rate. #16005272. (2).$232,000 2010 John Deere 1895 43-ft. no-till air drill, 10” spacing, double shoot, primary blockage, dry fertilizer delivery tube, smooth gauge wheels with 1910 tow behind cart. #16005310...... $198,000

2014 New Leader L3030G4 fertilizer box, conversion kit, fits JD 4920 through 4940 commercial sprayers. #14201021............................ $56,000

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

2005 Bourgault 5710 50-ft. air hoe drill, double shoot, 3.5” steel packers, 3/4 1996 John Deere 730 44-ft. air disc drill, 7.5” spacing, 230 bushel tow between stealth openers with trailing 6450 cart, air cart and rolling baskets, dual caster deluxe auger. #16005265. (2)............. wheels with wings, 550# openers on ............................................ $128,500 4-ranks, 11” sweep. #16005277. (3)... .............................................. $28,000 John Deere 730/787 44-ft. air disc drill, 7.5” spacing, single shoot. #16005302............................ $28,000

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

AG MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS GLOBAL GUIDANCE

2013 John Deere 0706PC 2630 display. #16017257.................................$4550 2006 John Deere 0330PC GS2 rate controller, 31 pin. #16012087. (1).......$600

2009 New Leader L3030G4 spreader box with tarp. #16009930. (3)...... $47,500

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2006 John Deere 9520 4 remotes, 18 speed, 710/70R38 duals, standard comfort package, AM/FM/WB/CD, instructional seat, RH/LH electric REM ADJ mirrors, 78 gpm hydraulic system, JD Auto Trac system, 19 front weights, 4-450# weights. #16003830. (1)........... ..............................................$178,000

2011 John Deere 9630T 530 hp, deluxe comfort package, AutoTrac ready, Premiere lighting package, tool box, leather trim, AM/FM/WB/CD, 30” tracks. #16003670. (3)......................$298,000

2010 John Deere 9630T 36” tracks, 4 hydraulics, deluxe cab, instructional seat, 1000 PTO, 3 pt., 20 front weights, Cat 5 drawbar, 530 hp. #16003874. (4)...... ..............................................$273,000 1990 John Deere 8760 singles, hydraulic outlets, performance monitor, 14-ft. dozer. “Reconditioned.” #16003809. (3)............................................$52,000

BALE FEEDING EQUIPMENT

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

New Highline CFR650 bale processor with chopper. #14200880...... $27,500 New Highline CFR650 round bale processor. #14201014..................... $25,500 New Highline CFR650 bale processor. #14200978............................ $25,000 Rental Return Highline CFR651 bale processor, 4 remotes, hydraulic agression control. #14200893. (3)................ ....................................ONLY $19,000

2008 John Deere 9630T 30” Durabilt tracks, deluxe cab, HID lighting, dual beam radar sensor, Auto Trac ready, premier lighting package, tool box, field vision Zenon HID light, electric mirror, AM/FM radio/WB/CD, instructional seat, F/Business band/antenna. #16003638. (1)..........................................$269,000

1989 John Deere 8960 370 hp, 20.8x42 duals, 24 speed Synchro, Cummins 855. #16003935. (1)................$42,950

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DRAPER HEADERS

2011 John Deere 640D 40-ft., pickup reel, 10” center, dual LH/RH spare knife, road transport with lights. #16002396. (4)..... ................................................$72,500 2011 John Deere 640D 40-ft., pickup finger reel, road transportation package, full width skid shoe. #16002566....$67,000 2012 John Deere 635D 35-ft., finger reel, transportation package, “Reconditioned”. #16002299.................$66,500 2011 John Deere 635D 35-ft., poly tine pickup reel, road transport with lights. #16002369. (1)........................$54,000 2010 John Deere 635D 35-ft., finger reel, transportation kit. #16002421. (3)......... ................................................$54,000 2010 John Deere 635D 35-ft., finger reel, transportation kit. #16002558..$48,000 2010 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel with transportation kit. #16002330........ ................................................$54,000 2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft., double sickle, gauge wheels, pickup reel, hydraulic fore & aft, single point hookup transportation system. #16002260...... ................................................$51,500 2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft., cutterbar with full width shoes, poly tine pickup reel, road transport with lights. #16002419..............................$46,000 2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft., transportation kit. #16002259..................$45,000 2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft., road transport with lights, poly tine pickup reel. #16002572..............................$44,500 2008 John Deere 936D 36-ft., poly tine pickup reel, road transport, lights, “Reconditioned”. #16002389. (1).$35,000 2005 John Deere 936D 36-ft., finger reel, transportation kit. #16002422..$35,000 2000 John Deere 936D road transport with lights, poly tine pickup reel. #16002390. (1)............................................$29,900 2010 Honey Bee SP42 42-ft. with double knife, UII pickup reel, transportation kit, JD adapter. #16002456. (1)....$55,000 2009 Honey Bee 42-ft., with JD adapter, pickup reel, transport system. #16002440. (3)........................$49,000 2007 Honey Bee 422 42-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit, JD adapter. #16002441. ............................$48,000 2003 MacDon 963 36-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit, 60 Series JD adapter. #16002193..............................$21,000 1999 MacDon 962 36-ft., transport. #16002569..............................$13,500 1998 MacDon 962 36-ft., pickup reel, transport. #16002278. (4)........$14,000

PAYLOADER & FORKLIFT

TRACTORS - ROW CROP - COMPACT

1966 John Deere 4020 cab, syncro transmission, 23.1-30.00-16 front, 158 loader & grapple, no 3-pt., 2 remotes. #16003637. (4).......................$12,500 John Deere 4010 syncro range, PTO, 18.4x34 rear, 7.5x18 front tires. #16003940................................$6200

2013 John Deere 8360R FWA 360 hp, Intel power management Premium CommandView II cab, leather trim, RH/LH electric mirror, dual beam radar sensor, 7” color Touch display, foot throttle, IVT transmission, 1000 PTO, 3 pt., ILS front suspension, 710/70R42 dual rear tires with fenders, 480/70R34 dual front tires with fenders, 2-1400# rear weights, 5 year 3600 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16003846. (4).... .............................................$298,500

1998 John Deere 7410 FWA, 105 hp, PowrQuad transmission, 540/1000 PTO, 3-point hitch with 740 loader, grapple. #16003860. (1).........$67,000

2012 John Deere 8360R FWA, 360 hp with Intel power management, Premium cabview II cab, leather trim, RH/LH electric mirror, dual beam radar sensor, 7” color display, foot throttle, IVT transmission, 1000 PTO, 3 pt., 85cc hydraulic pump, 4 remotes, 710/70R42 dual rear tires with fenders, 480/70R34 dual front tires with fenders, 16 front weights, 2-1400# rear weights. 5 year 3600 hour factory PowerQard warranty remains. #16003845. (2).... .............................................$279,500

2010 John Deere 8295R MFWD, deluxe cab, active seat, AutoTrac ready Plug-N-Play, powershift transmission, HID lights, deluxe radio package, 5 remotes, 1000 PTO, 3-pt. with quick hitch, 118” axles, 480/80R46 duals, 420/90R30 fronts, front fenders, dual beam radar, cold weather package, foot speed control, FM business antenna, 2-1400# weights, Firestone tires. low hours. #16003941. (3).......... .............................................$211,500

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

2003 John Deere 7520 FWA, 123 hp, cab, partial powershift, singles, air seat, 3 mid-mount hydraulic, 3 pt., 110” rear axle, 741 self leveling loader, 16 speed, 2 remotes. #16003834. (1).....$79,000

2013 John Deere 7280R 280 hp, AP/ IVT prem, CV11 cab, XM satellite/ radio, 63cc hydraulic pump, 4 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, 40,000 triple link suspension, HID lights, quik-tatch with H480 loader. #16003853. (1).$258,500

2013 John Deere 5100M FWA, 16F/16R power reverser, triple rear & mid mount remotes, 18.4R30 rear tires, 12.4R24 front steering tires, cold weather package, loader available. #12003393. (1). ...............................................$63,500 2004 Case IH MXU125 MFD, partial powershift, singles, loader. #16003805. (4).. ...............................................$66,000

2011 John Deere 3720 FWA, 3 remotes, Dom IT4, cab, air ride seat, hydro transmission, mid PTO, 43x1620R4/27x8.5-15, dual & single rear remotes with 300CX loader. #16003898. (4)..........................................$37,800 John Deere 2010 2WD, gas engine, 540 PTO, 3-point hitch, Farmhand loader. #16003806................................$5500

2012 John Deere 6170R 170 hp, IVT 1988 John Deere 855 2WD, 2 hydraulics, 40K, premium cab, deluxe radio, 3 540 PTO, syncro, loader. #16003877. remote cylinder control, 540/1000 (4).............................................$8500 PTO, 480/80R46, 380/85R34, tool box, GS AutoTrac ready, 200 amp alternator, Panorama glass roof, 1 pair 450# inside weights with H480 loader. #16003864...........................$160,000 1975 John Deere 4430 cab, sycro transmission, duals, 148 loader. #16003747.............................$23,500 2011 Case IH Puma 185 CVT transmission, 155 PTO hp, 3-pt., loader, grapple, bucket teeth. “Only 1250 hours.” #16003726. (1).........$167,000

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

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2008 John Deere 8130 MFWD, deluxe cab, active seat, AutoTrac ready, 16 speed powershift, 4 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, 3-pt., 118” axles, 620/70R42, 480/70R30 fronts, front fenders, radar, HID lights, leather trim, AM/FM, JD 840 loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple fork. #16003715. (1).....................$157,500 2004 John Deere 7920 140 hp, FWA, IVT, Guidance ready, 540/1000 PTO, 3-pt, instructional seat, 4 hydraulic outlets, RH joystick, JD 746 loader, bucket, grapple fork. #16003852......$126,000

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1973 John Deere 4430 with 158 loader, QuadRange transmission, 3 hydraulics, no 3-pt. hitch, 18.4x38 duals (50%). #16003734. (4)...........$17,500

2007 New Holland T6050 Delta cab, MFWD, partial powershift, 18.4R38, 3 hydraulics, air seat, instructional seat, 16x16 electroshift, rear weights with loader. #16003936.................$60,000 2005 Cat Challenger MT545B FWA, cab, air, 24/24 AutoPower transmission, 4 hydraulic remotes, ML98 Cat loader, bucket, grapple fork. #16003927......... ...............................................$69,000

1983 Allis-Chalmers 8070 FWA, cab. #16003909.............................$27,000

GRAIN AUGERS

2013 International Harvester H1392 13”x92-ft. heavy duty grain auger, 5/16” flighting at intake, 1/4” remainder, 12 gauge tubing, dual hydraulic lift cylinders, overflow protection, low profile swing away hopper with double transitional flighting & flat free tires, heavy duty 540 PTO with CV joint, used one time. #16009234. (2)...............$32,000

1978 John Deere 4240 cab, 2WD, pow- 1999 Case IH MX180 MFD, cab, powershift, 20.8R-42, loader, 3-pt., 18F/4R ershift, singles, 2 hydraulics, 3 pt. with powershift transmission. #16003896. 148 loader & grapple. #16003889. (1). (1)..........................................$65,000 ...............................................$25,500

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2011 Case IH Puma 185 MFD, powershift transmission, 155 PTO hp, 3-pt., loader, grapple, bucket teeth. #16003725. (1).........................................$161,000

2007 New Holland T6030 FWA, 95 hp, powershift, 540/1000 PTO, cold weather package, 3 mid mount hydraulics, instructional seat with 840TL loader, grapple, pallet fork, 925 hours. #16003921. (1).......................$68,000

GRAIN VACS

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

2009 Batco RS2500 grain auger, drive over pit, belt conveyor. #16006840..... $9500

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.

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ALL USED COMBINES Retail price less 10% discount, less 25% down payment (applicable JDF pool fund programs, trade equity or cash) plus contract fees @ 0% interest for one year followed by 3.25% for 4 years total of 5 years financing at JDF - o.a.c.

2013 John Deere S670 premium cab, XM radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 color Touchscreen Command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top cover, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001466. (4)................................... ........... $43,500 per year - 5 years!!!! 2013 John Deere S670 premium cab, XM radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 color Touchscreen Command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top cover, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001463. (4)................................... ............ $43,000 per year - 5 years!!! 2013 John Deere S670 premium cab, XM radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 color Touchscreen Command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top cover, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper,520/85R42 dual drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001462. (1)................... ............ $42,750 per year - 5 years!!! 2013 John Deere S670 premium cab, XM radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 color Touchscreen Command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top cover, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 520/85R42 dual drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001460. (1)................................... ............ $42,750 per year - 5 years!!! 2012 John Deere S670 premium cab, HID lighting, AutoTrac ready, 7” GS3 Touch Screen color display, 3 speed hydro, heavy duty thick sking rotors, heavy duty high torque variable speed laterial tilt feederhouse with reverser, 2 speed fine cut chopper, 800/70R38 front tires with 6.5” spacers, 28L-26 rear tires, 26ft. high output unloading auger. 5 year 3000 hour JD PowerGard warranty remaining. #16001505................Call 2012 John Deere S670 combine with premium cab, HID lighting, AutoTrac ready, 7” GS3 touch screen color display, 3 speed hydro, heavy duty (thick skin) rotor, extended wear elements, separator tines & top cover, extended wear small grain concaves, heavy duty high torque variable speed laterial tilt feeder house with reverser, 2 speed fine cut chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires with 6.5” spacer, 28L-26 steering tires, 26-ft. high output unloading auger. #16001485...................................Call

2012 John Deere S670 combine with premium cab, & radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, GS3 7” Touch color display, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top cover, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 800/75R38 drive tires, 6.5” wheel spacer, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001456......................................... ............ $45,000 per year - 5 years!!! 2012 John Deere S670 premium cab, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 touch screen color display, 3 speed hydro, heavy duty (thick skin) rotor, Contour Master feederhouse, 2 speed fine cut straw chopper, 520/85R42 dual drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001443. (4)................... ............ $38,500 per year - 5 years!!! 2012 John Deere S670 combine with premium cab, HID lighting, AutoTrac ready, 7” GS3 touch screen color display, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top covers, 350 bushel tank, 26-ft. unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires, 6.5” axle spacer, 28L-26 steering tires. 5-Year 3000 hour PowrGard warranty remains. #16001382. (4)........ $38,000 per year - 5 years!!! 2011 John Deere 9770STS premium cab, Contour Master feederhouse, extended wear small grain & round bar concaves extended wear, hicapacity 26-ft. unloading auger, bullet rotor, 20.8x42 dual tires, 28L-26 steering tires, pro-drive transmission. #16001496...................................Call 2011 John Deere “4WD” 9770STS 3 speed hydro, premium header control, Touchset automatic combine adjust, Contour Master feederhouse, bullet rotor, high capacity 22.5-ft. unloading system, fine cut wide spread straw chopper. #16001308. (1)................... ............ $34,000 per year - 5 years!!!

CORN HEADS

2013 John Deere 612C 12 row, 30” row, opposed knife stalk row, AutoTrac Rowsense sensors. #16002446........... ................................................$93,750 2012 John Deere 612C 30” spacing, 12 row, opposed knife stalk, AutoTrac Rowsense sensors. #16002448........... ................................................$89,000 2012 John Deere 612C 30” spacing, 12 row, opposed knife stalk row, AutoTrac Rowsense sensors. #16002447........... ................................................$89,000

HEADER TRAILERS

Horst 36-ft. header trailer. #13012353....... ................................................... $6500 AW C H C 3 6 3 6 - f t . h e a d e r t ra i l e r. #13012333................................. $6500 U n i v e r t h H T 4 2 h e a d e r t r a i l e r. #16010049................................. $6000 U n i v e r t h H T 4 2 h e a d e r t r a i l e r. #16010048................................. $6000

D L O S

2011 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, Contour Master feederhouse, 3-speed hydro, 900/60R32 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, straw chopper with powercast tailboard, “955” hours. #16001488...................................Call 2009 John Deere 9770STS 2WD, singles, chopper, yield monitor, lateral tilt feeder house, Guidance ready, Contour Master, header height resume, 600/65R28 R1W steering tires, Performance Plus, 22.5-ft. unloading auger, hydraulic fore & aft reel control, fine cut chopper with chaff spreader, xenon lighting. #16001509............. $160,000 2009 John Deere 9770STS Performance Plus package, Premier cab, Contour Master feederhouse with reverser, premium header package, high capacity unloading auger, 2 speed straw chopper, 800/65R32 drive tires, 600/65R26 steering tires. #16001263. (1)............ ............ $29,000 per year - 5 years!!!

FLEX HEADERS

2013 John Deere 640FD 40-ft., pickup reel, cross auger, automatic header flight sensing. #16002409................$90,500 2012 John Deere 640FD 40-ft., pickup reel with AWS air reel attached, crop conveyor auger, headsite automatic header height control. #16002571....... ................................................$83,000 2013 John Deere 635F 35-ft., composite auger fingers. #16002431.......$47,000 2013 John Deere 635F 35-ft., composite auger finger. #16002430.........$46,000 2013 John Deere 635F 35-ft., composite auger finger. #16002429.........$45,000 2012 John Deere 635F 35-ft., auger composite fingers. #16002336. (1)..$42,000 2012 John Deere 635F 35-ft., auger composite fingers, one piece spare knife. #16002333..............................$42,000 2012 John Deere 635F 35-ft. pickup reel. #16002327..............................$42,000 2009 John Deere 635 35-ft., finger reel. #16002386..............................$33,000 2009 John Deere 635 35-ft., Crary air reel. #16002370. (1)........................$27,500 2006 John Deere 635F 35-ft., finger reel. #16002237..............................$25,000 2006 John Deere 635F 35-ft., pickup reel, composite fingers, high stone dam. #16002264..............................$25,000 2005 John Deere 635F 35-ft., header height & Contour sensors with 2008 Crary air reel. #16002316. (2)..$25,000 2004 John Deere 635F 35-ft., pickup reel. #16002395..............................$25,000 2004 John Deere 635F auger composite fingers. #16002271. (4)...........$21,000 2004 John Deere 635F auger composite fingers, HH sensing & Contour sensor. #16002243. (3)........................$21,000 2006 John Deere 630F 30-ft., pickup reel. #16002573..............................$22,500 2002 John Deere 930F 30-ft., header height sensings, level land, splined backshaft/universal, Dial-A-Speed reel control, fore & aft reel control, poly-skid plates, auger with full width fingers. #16002453. (4)........................$10,500 2001 John Deere 930F 30-ft., pickup reel. #16002288. (1)........................$13,500 1994 John Deere 930F 30-ft. with integral air finger reel. #16002329.......$12,500 1994 John Deere 930F 30-ft. header. #16002359. (2)........................$12,500

2009 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, deluxe header ctonrol, 800/65R32 drive tires, 600/65R-28 steering tires, high speed unloading auger, fine cut wide spread straw chopper. #16001375. (1)................................... ............ $26,000 per year - 5 years!!! 2008 John Deere 9770STS yield monitor, heavy duty variable speed Contour Master feeder house, 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, fine cut straw chopper, chaff spreader, 22’5” high speed unloading auger, xenon lighting package. #16001508.$210,000 2008 John Deere 9770STS corn/small grain heavy duty performance package, premier cab, Contour Master feederhouse with reverser & high torque variable speed drive, Harvest monitor with Greenstar II display & receiver, extended wear separator & grain handling system with high rate unloading SY straw chopper, heavy duty hydro, 800/65R32 drive tires, 600/65R32 steering tires. #16001504. (3).................................................Call 2008 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, Command Touch operating control, premier header control, Contour Master feederhouse, high speed unload system, fine cut straw chopper with tailboard spreader. #16001434.... (4). ............ $28,000 per year - 5 years!!! 2004 John Deere 9760STS 3 position header height control, Harvest Doc, Touchset concave adjustment, 22.5-ft. high capacity unloading system, twin disk straw spreader, 18.4R-42 dual drive tires, 18.4R-26 steering tires, HID lighting. #16001413. (4).............. ............ $21,000 per year - 5 years!!! 2002 John Deere 9750STS Premier cab, deluxe header package, Greenstar yield/moisture monitor, 20-ft. high capacity unload auger, wide spread fine cut straw chopper, 800/65R-32 drive tires, 18.4R-26 steering tires, “Reconditioned”. #16001287. (1)....... ............ $16,500 per year - 5 years!!! 2001 John Deere 9750STS variable speed feederhouse, Greenstar monitor with yield, deluxe header controls, 20-ft. unloading auger, fine cut chopper, 800/65R32 drive tires, 16.9x26 steering tires, buddy seat, engine heater, AM/FM/CASS/WB, in cab draper control, service lights, 4-ft. axle spacers. #16001440. (1)..................... ............ $15,500 per year - 5 years!!! 2001 John Deere 9650STS 2WD, duals, chopper, yield monitor, lateral tilt feeder house, Dial-A-Matic header height control, 30.5x32 14 ply drive tires, 18.4-26-6P steering tires., Greenstar less mapping with display, extra high capacity air cleaner, 20-ft. unloading auger, fine cut chopper with chaff spreader, adjustable rear heavy duty spindles, high capacity feeding package, Contour Master, MD variable speed feeder house. #16001506........ .............................................. $93,000 1995 John Deere 9600 Dial-A-Matic header heights, 20-ft. unloading auger, slide away chopper, 30.5x32 12 ply, 14.9x24 6 ply, grain concave, cylinder filler plates. #16001491......... $50,000

AUGER HEADERS

1998 John Deere 930R 30-ft., slat reel, level land, heavy duty skid plates, DialA-Speed reel control. #16002454. (4).. ...................................................$9800 1993 John Deere 930R 30-ft. rigid. #16002394.................................$3500 1996 John Deere 925 25-ft. rigid header, fore/aft, Dial-A-Speed reel control, 30-ft. slat reel, level land. #16002368. (1)..... ...................................................$2500

1993 John Deere 9600 combine, 260 hp, Dial-A-Speed reel control, hydraulic fore/aft, 20-ft. unloading auger, 30.5x32 drive tires, 14.9x24 steering tires, straw spreader. #16001470. (2). .............................................. $37,000 1990 John Deere 9500 2WD with straw chopper, Dial-A-Speed reel, 24.5x32 front, 14.9x24 rear. #16001398. (1).... .............................................. $37,000 1990 John Deere 9500 small grain, 24.5x32 fronts, 14.9x24 rears, chaff spreader, Dial-A-Matic header height control. #16001500............... $35,000 1990 John Deere 9500 conventional combine, hydrostatic transmission, 20-ft. unloading auger, 24.5x32 drive tires, 11x24 steering tires, straw chopper, chaff spreader. #16001428. (1).......... .............................................. $32,000 1987 John Deere 8820 20-ft. unloading auger, chaff spreader, Dial-A-Speed header height & reel. #16001451. (1). .............................................. $14,500 1985 John Deere 8820 2WD combine with chopper, 20-ft. unloading auger, 255 hp, 6 cylinder. #16001436. (1)..... .............................................. $13,500 1983 John Deere 8820 30.5x32 tires, chopper, chaff spreader. #16001482. (4).......................................... $19,500 1979 John Deere 8820 2WD, singles, spreader, 30.5x32 tires. #16001510... .............................................. $15,000 1998 Gleaner R62 2WD, singles, chopper. #16001480............................ $39,000 1994 Case IH 1688 2WD, singles, spreader, hydro 2 speed, rock trap with 1010 30-ft. auger header. #16001498. (1)... .............................................. $28,000

PICKUP HEADERS

2011 John Deere 615P 15-ft. with attachment. #16002449....................$26,500 1981 John Deere 212P 12-ft. with JD attachment. #16002253. (1)..........$3150 1979 John Deere 212P 14-ft. with Melroe 351 pickup attachment. #16002240. (1)...............................................$2950 1979 John Deere 212P 12-ft., no attachment. #16002212. (1).................$1250 John Deere 100 12-ft. with Melroe attachment. #16002209. (3)...................$700

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2013 Unverferth 1596 1500 bushel grain tank, 22” double auger, 900/60x32 tires, self steer undercarriage, 520 Indicatio scale, tarp. #16010054. (4)....... $94,500

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2012 John Deere 4940 self-propelled, 480/80R50 tires, high flotation solution pump, JD link ultimate-1 YR, SS eductor delivery system, 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzles, BoomTrac auto level system, inject foam markers, wheel slip control, Xenon HID lighting, RH & LH fence row nozzles, row crop fenders. #16014146. (3)...................................................... Rental Return SAVE Thousands $$

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2007 John Deere 4930 120-ft. selfpropelled, 9.0L, 325 hp engine, hydro transmission, 1200 stainless steel tank, 480/80R50 tires, 3x2 high-flow solution pump, stainless steel chemical inductor, high-flow 1” stainless steel pipe 20” off-center nozzle spacing, Boom Trac Pro 5-sensor system, 50 gallon foam marker wheel slip control, auto air spring leveling system, HID light, AM/FM/CD/radio, fenders, RH & LH fence row tips, 8020/2.5 tip, 8021/3 tip, 8022/4 tip, 8023/5 tip, 8024/5 tip, 8025/6 tip. #16014166. (4).. $212,500

1998 John Deere 4700 self-propelled commercial sprayer, 90-ft. Ag Shield booms, 185 hp, hydrostatic transmission, 750 gallon poly tank, foam marker, ground follow system, chemical educator, double nozzle bodies. #16014175. (3)...................... $75,000

2014 Top Air TA2400 132-ft. FF boom, 22” quad 10-section, Ace hyd. pump, Raven ISO, 380/90R54 30” duals, adjustable axle, chemical inductor, fence row nozzle kit, 30” spacing dual kit, Flo-Bak manifold, ISO height control, power glide. #14200980 (3)..$105,000

2013 Top Air TA1600 120-ft. FF boom, 20” quad 10-section, Ace hydraulic pump/Raven ISO, 380/90x46 R-1 tires. #14200909. (3)...................... $79,000

2004 Summers Ultimate 90-ft., 1500 gallon tank, 480/80R 38 tires, 3 boom section plumbing HMI cast iron high pressure pump, 450 Raven control with sensor aluminum wet boom package, windscreens, 2” bottom fill kit, clean water kit, touch down skid package, 20’-50’20’ split boom option, electric end nozzles, wash wand, clevis hitch. #16014154. (4)... $23,500

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

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

2005 John Deere 4720 800 gallon stainless steel tank, 90-ft. booms, 380/90 R46 radial tires, Auto Trac ready, fenders, wheel motor shields, traction control, field lamps, radar, strainers. #16014152. (1).................... $154,000

2007 Apache AS1010 boom leveling, 96-ft. booms, EZ-Steer, 20” nozzle spacing, Raven SCS 4400, 320/90R38 front, 320/90R50 rear duals, 850 gallon poly tank, 5 boom section. #16014122. (3)........................................ $115,000 2013 Summers Ultimate 110-ft., 1650 gallon tank, chemical clean load system, nozzle bodies only, crossover plumbing package, hitch piece backstop, single electric end nozzles, 3 sensor UC5 Norac. #13011099................. $70,000

2013 Top Air TA1600 90-ft., 1600 gallon, 20” quad 6-section, Ace hydraulic pump/Raven 4400, 380/90x46 R-1 tires, adjustable axle, chemical inductor, fence row nozzle kit, auto-boom height control. #14200962 (2)..$70,000

2013 Summers Ultimate 110-ft., 1650 gallon tank, chemical clean load system, nozzle bodies only, crossover plumbing package, hitch piece backstop, single electric end nozzles, 3 sensor UC5 Norac. #13011098 (3)........... $70,000 2011 Top Air TA2400 132-ft. suspended boom, 2400 gallon tank. #16014161. (1).......................................... $77,500

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

SWATHERS & HEADER

2013 John Deere W110 self-propelled, 600-65R28 radial bar tires, hydraulic centerlink, external booster spring, engine fan baffle, auxiliary lift valve, training seat, knife/reel speed module with 160A 16-ft. header. #16006818. (1)........................................ $118,000 2005 John Deere 4895 with 896 header, 18-ft. auger platform. #16006821. (4).. .............................................. $62,500 1998 John Deere 4890 with JD 890 18-ft. header, rubber/urethan conditioner, 18.4x26 button tires. #16006823. (4).. .............................................. $39,000

2007 John Deere 4930 commercial, 1200 gallon tank, 120-ft. booms with BoomTrac Pro automatic leveling Farmhand F11 loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple. #16010057. (1)............. $3500 system, 480/80R50 tires with fenders, Greenstar GS2 display, AutoTrac ready, auto air spring level system, HID Xenon lighting. #16014111. (1).......... Rental Return SAVE Thousands $$

2006 John Deere 4920 self-propelled sprayer, 120-ft., 20” spacing, Norac boom sensing, wheel slip control, auto air spring level system, row crop fenders, radar speed sensor, full boom break-away, fence row nozzles, Xenon HID field lighting, Auto Trak ready. #16014140. (2).................... $115,000

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

1997 John Deere 4890 rubber/urethan conditioner, 18.4x26 bar tires, 18-ft. 895 header. #16006835. (3).. $29,000

1989 John Deere 590 pull type, 25-ft. header. #16006777. (1)............ $3500 New Frontier AB136 heavy tine spear, fits JD Global carrier. #14401866.... $1050

2011 Summers Ultimate 90-ft., 1500 gallon, chemical clean load system, nozzle bodies, wash wand package, hitch clevis, single electric end nozzle with tip, 3-sensor Norac boom, center height control for Norac. #16014178. (1).......................................... $42,000 2010 Case IH SRX-160 100-ft., double nozzle bodies, windscreens, 480/80R39 with fenders, 1600 gallon tank, power glide auto-boom height system, AFS Case monitor system, rate control. #16014169. (3)..$46,500

2008 Summers Ultimate 133-ft. suspended boom, 1500 gallon tank, JD GS2 compatable components, remote sprayer control, electric shut off agitation kit, 5-ball plumbing, 200 gallon rinse tank, wash want with 80-ft. hose. #16014112............................ $46,500

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

Brandt QF2500 100-ft. booms, 1500 gallon with dual boom. #16014116. (4)......... ................................................. $5900 2005 Summers Ultimate 100-ft. booms, 1996 Brandt QF1000 80-ft. booms, 1000 windscreens, 1500 gallon, 200 gallon gallon tank, mixing cone, foam marker, rinse tank, wash wand, clean load single body with 5 gallon nozzle. system. #16014137. (3)......... $31,500 #16014170. (4)......................... $5500

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Cauliflower Tortillas

3/4 head cauliflower 2 large eggs 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro juice from 1/2 lime (add the zest too if you want more of a lime flavor) salt and pepper, to taste Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Trim the cauliflower, cut it into small, uniform pieces, and pulse in a food processor in batches until you get a couscous-like consistency. The finely riced cauliflower should make about 2 cups packed. Place the cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 2 minutes, then stir and microwave again for another 2 minutes. Place the cauliflower in a fine cheesecloth or thin dishtowel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible, being careful not to burn yourself. Dishwashing gloves are suggested as it is very hot. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs. Add in cauliflower, cilantro, lime, salt and pepper. Mix until well combined. Use your hands to shape 6 small “tortillas” on the parchment paper. Bake for 10 minutes, carefully flip each tortilla, and return to the oven for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, or until completely set. Place tortillas on a wire rack to cool slightly. Heat a medium-sized skillet on medium. Place a baked tortilla in the pan, pressing down slightly, and brown for 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

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2 cans Pillsbury™ refrigerated classic pizza crust 1 ½ cups pizza sauce (from 15-oz can) 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (12 oz) 1 cup sliced pepperoni 1 tablespoon butter, if desired Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil. Measure diameter of tall-sided ovenproof pan. Unroll 1 can of dough onto work surface; press out into thin layer. Cut out 3 rounds (size of ovenproof pan); place on cookie sheet. Bake 8 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack; cool. Unroll remaining can of dough; cut 2 additional rounds from long edge of dough, leaving opposite side untouched. Place rounds on cooled cookie sheet. Bake 8 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet; cool. Meanwhile, line pan with cooking parchment paper so that ends of paper stick up and out of pan. Cut long strip of dough at least 1/2 inch wider than height of pan. Carefully drape long strip of dough around inside edge of pan to line, leaving 1/2 inch hanging over outside edge of pan and bottom of pan open. Pinch seam to seal. Carefully place 1 partially baked crust round in bottom of pan. Spread pizza sauce over crust; top with pepperoni slices and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese (when cheese melts, crust above will stick to it). Repeat to make 3 more layers. For top layer, place last crust over cheese; sprinkle with remaining cheese and arrange remaining pepperoni on top. Fold overhanging dough over top layer of pizza cake to make a raised crust edge. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until dough around pizza cake is fully cooked. Once completely baked, cool in pan 5 minutes. Remove pizza cake from pan; brush crust with butter. Use sharp knife to cut slices like you would a cake.

UW Extension diagnostics team seeing spots

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BIVI partnership supports Nebraska veterinary diagnostic center

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PRESPONSE SQ and SYNANTHIC to help “We are very grateful for the investment maximize the health of their calves while Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica is making supporting the future of veterinary medicine to support a new, state-of-the-art veterinary in Nebraska. diagnostic center, which will provide imThe gift from BIVI also provides supproved service to livestock producers and veterinarians throughout the region and the port to the University of Nebraska’s current country,” says Ronnie Green, University fundraising initiative, the Campaign for of Nebraska vice president of agriculture Nebraska: Unlimited Possibilities, which and natural resources. “This partnership concludes on December 31. helps to bring attention to this high-priority For more information on BIVI cattle fund-raising initiative and the opportunity products, talk to your veterinarian or Boehto be involved. We’re also very pleased to ringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. representabe the primary beef diagnostic lab partner tive and visit bi-vetmedica.com/cattle. with BIVI.” About Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinarians and producers in Nebraska Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., can help support the building of a new diag(BIVI) is a leader in the animal health indusnostic laboratory through purchases of Pyratry with its portfolio of innovative vaccine and pharmaceutical solutions for the premid 5 + Presponse SQ and Synanthic. BIVI has committed to donate $5 for every 100 vention and treatment of disease within the doses of PYRAMID 5 + PRESPONSE SQ swine, cattle, equine and pet markets. BIVI purchased, and $5 to $20 for each 1,000-milis the U.S. division of the global Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health GmbH. Our U.S. liliter to 4-liter purchase of SYNANTHIC. headquarters are located within the KC “Our products have been helping cattle Animal Health Corridor in St. Joseph, Misproducers keep their herds healthy and profitable for decades,” says Dave Korbelik, souri, with other sites in Ames, Fort Dodge director of U.S. Cattle Marketing for BIVI. and Sioux Center, Iowa. “The cattle industry is experiencing some of The Boehringer Ingelheim group is one its best times in recent history. Innovation, of the world’s 20 leading pharmaceutical technology and a partnership with a knowlcompanies. Headquartered in Ingelheim, Germany, it operates globally with 142 afedgeable veterinarian are all important for a cattleman’s recipe for success. We are comfiliates and more than 47,400 employees. Since it was founded in 1885, the familymitted to helping foster these relationships owned company has been committed to through our alliance with the University of researching, developing, manufacturing Nebraska.” and marketing new medications of high The planned new veterinary diagnostic therapeutic value for human and veterinary laboratory facility will help ensure livestock medicine. Social responsibility is a central producers and others have access to the best element of Boehringer Ingelheim’s culture. available diagnostics, research, education Involvement in social projects, caring for the and outreach services. employees and their families and providing BIVI’s gift made to the University of equal opportunities for all employees form Nebraska Foundation supports plans to rethe foundation of the global operations. place an aging facility that no longer meets Mutual cooperation and respect, as well as modern laboratory standards. 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Hay quality for different classes of horses

By Penn State Extension ever, they do not provide any information Hay is the bulk of the horse’s diet. Grass regarding nutrient concentration. Therefore, or alfalfa hays, or a combination of the two, the combination of visual and laboratory are good sources of roughage. Grass hay is analysis will result in selecting hay that generally higher in fiber and dry matter than meets the nutrient needs of your horse. alfalfa, but alfalfa may be higher in protein, Qualitative measures may be used initially energy, vitamins and calcium. Hay can be to narrow down what hay to buy. But quanlong-stemmed in hay bales. Many horse titative (analysis) measures should be used owners feed grass hay or straight alfalfa or to make your final decision. a combination of grass and alfalfa to their Quantitative measures horses. Grasses commonly used as hay are The first step to having a hay sample brome, orchard, and timothy. — Long stem analyzed by a forage testing lab (quantitahay is the traditional baled hay. It is cut, tive measure) is to obtain a representative cured, and baled. It can be bundled in 30sample. To properly sample hay, a core to 80-pound square bales or large, round or sampler should be used. Core samplers can long square bales that can weigh tons. Horse be purchased at most feed and farm suphay needs to be of good quality. ply stores. Several bales (10-20) should be Horse hay should be bright green, leafy sampled and then pooled for final analysis. and fine textured, with a fresh, pleasant The amount of forage sent to the laboratory aroma. Musty hay or other indications of for actual analysis is approximately one mold or heating, and dust, weeds and other pound. It is important to choose a certified foreign material in hay can be unhealthy for forage laboratory. Hay/forage testing labs an animal. Color is an indicator of quality can be found by calling your County Extenand nutrient content; good hay is a bright sion Offices. The cost for analysis is ranges green. Most nutrients in hay are in the from $18 to $40.00. leaves, and leafy hay is a valuable source Hay sample analysis generally takes a of food. Leafiness is influenced by the kind few days. Most analyses include the followof hay, its maturity when cut, the weather ing information: Dry Matter (DM) (percent conditions while growing and curing the DM = 100 - percent water), crude protein, hay, and curing procedures of the hay. Dust minerals (calcium, phosphorus, potassium, is objectionable in any feed for horses. It magnesium, etc.), acid detergent fiber not only reduces the taste of the hay, it also (ADF) and neutral detergent fiber (NDF). aggravates respiratory problems. Avoid Vitamins and some minerals (e.g. selenium) feeding moldy or dusty hay. This type of usually cost extra and must be requested in hay is unacceptable for horses. addition to the standard analysis. If you live Quality of hay can be measured in terms in an area of low selenium soils, you should of qualitative and quantitative characterhave the selenium content analyzed to detect istics. Qualitative characteristics are most and prevent possible problems. Safe limits often visual appraisals. Quantitative charfor selenium is estimated at 2 ppm, and acteristics are actual chemical measures of levels greater than 0.5 ppm can be toxic. various nutrients and other components inAll of the analyzed items are nutritionally fluencing nutrient amount and digestibility. important, the key items to look for in forage Qualitative (visual) measures: quality are acid detergent fiber (ADF) and Two primary factors that influence forage crude protein (CP). ADF is part of the celluquality are nutrient concentration and nutrilose and lignin content of forages. Cellulose ent digestibility. Both of these are heavily is a structural carbohydrate found in forages influenced by the stage of maturity of the that has very low digestibility in the horse. forage plant. Most of the highly digestible Lignin is an organic compound present in nutrients in forages are present in the leafy forages which is essentially indigestible. It part of the forage. Less digestible compoalso interferes with the digestion of other nents are present in the stem. As a plant nutrients. matures the stems thicken and the amount Therefore, the higher the ADF level, the of leaves decrease. Therefore, the nutrient higher the cellulose and lignin content and rich and highly digestible proportions of the lower the digestibility of the forage. the plant decrease with age, while the less ADF can also be used in conjunction with digestible and less nutrient rich part of the crude protein (CP) to determine a digestible plant increase. The ratio of leaves to stems energy (DE) value. The CP content and DE provides a simple visual measure of matuvalue are very important pieces of informarity that can be used to estimate digestibility tion when buying hay because energy and and nutrient content when comparing difprotein are the two primary nutrients supferent loads of hay. The degree of maturity plied by hay. can also be estimated by the appearance of CONTINUED ON PAGE B3 the seed heads on grasses and flowers on legumes. When a plant becomes fully mature, its seed head/flower will be in full bloom. So you do not want hays with full seed heads. These qualitative methods provide some estimate of maturity that is useful for making comparisons between Table 2. Relative feeding Value (RFV) ranges for different feeding classes different loads of hay. How- of horse: RFV= [(Digestible Dry Matter X Dry Matter intake) / 1.29]

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Table 1. Crude protein, acid detergent fiber and neutral detergent fiber requirements for various feeding classes of horses (expressed on a 100% dry matter basis). Referenced from Paul Siciliano Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University.

NDAWN celebrates 25 years

By NDSU Extension Service The North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network (NDAWN) is celebrating 25 years of providing weather data to enhance crop management in North Dakota. In 1989, North Dakotans were celebrating the centennial anniversary of statehood and suffering through the worst drought since the 1930s. Precipitation and other weather information was in high demand; however, getting weather data quickly was limited to the hourly reports from the Fargo, Grand Forks, Devils Lake, Jamestown, Bismarck, Minot, Williston and Dickinson airports. There were dozens of cooperative observers sending in their reports on a monthly basis, but real-time data was difficult to obtain. “It was with this great need for timely and reliable weather data that John Enz, who was the state climatologist for North Dakota at the time, set up six automated weather stations,” says Daryl Ritchison, North Dakota’s assistant state climatologist. “These stations were set up to provide timely weather data to enhance crop management in North Dakota. The network gradually grew as the benefits of these weather stations spread through the agricultural community.” A milestone occurred during the 1993 and 1994 growing seasons, when data from NDAWN was credited with helping save the potato crop. It was the potato late blight model developed by the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Plant Pathology Department that integrated NDAWN data that was crucial in helping farmers control the disease. The late blight model is one of numerous such tools developed through the years for multiple crops that are being used as a resource by producers in the state and surrounding areas. The network provides weather data that is used in developing various agricultural models such as late blight, degree-day and growth stage for barley, corn, canola, potatoes, sugar beets, sunflowers, wheat and other small grains. NDAWN users also can monitor irrigation scheduling, crop water use, and the conditions for sugar beet root maggot and other insect development. “Research continues to improve the agricultural weather applications and the development of additional tools that will enhance the usefulness of the network,” Ritchison says. “It is estimated that NDAWN provides savings in the millions of dollars to agricultural producers in North Dakota each year.” Although originally designed specifically for agriculture, NDAWN has proven useful in many other areas as well. In a state with some of the most extreme weather conditions in the U.S., access to current and past detailed local weather data can be a valuable resource for everyone. From the six original weather stations, the network has grown to 75 stations, with additional stations scheduled to be added before the end of the year. With advances in technology, the data provided by the network can be seen in near real-time on the NDAWN website at http://www.ndsu.edu/ ndawn. Anyone with Internet access and a computer, tablet or smartphone can access the information. “As we celebrate our 25th anniversary providing vital weather information, we owe a debt of thanks to the NDSU Extension Service county agents and other cooperators for their voluntary contributions and assistance in keeping the stations operating throughout the year and in all kinds of weather,” Ritchison says.

Hay quality for horses CONTINUED FROM PAGE B2

Some analyses may contain estimates of the energy concentration of the hay, which are listed as Total Digestible Energy (TDN), Digestible Energy (DE), Metabolizable Energy (ME) and Net Energy (NE). These values are generally intended for use with cattle and should not be used for horses unless specifically stated that they have been calculated for the horse. If no energy concentration is listed on the analysis, then it can be calculated using percent crude protein and percent ADF with the following equation: DE (Mcal. /lb) = {4.22-0.11 (%ADF)] + [0.03632(%CP)] + [0.00112 (%ADF)2] } /2.2. Requirements: The hay that you buy should meet your horse’s requirements. Table 1 lists a range of crude protein and ADF values suitable for meeting the nutrient requirements of various classes of horses. Table 2 lists the range of Relative Feeding Values (RFV) that can also be used determine the nutrient requirements for specific classes of horse. When buying hay, look at nutrient content and digestibility of forages using both qualitative and quantitative techniques enables the horse owner to select the best value hay related to cost and nutrient requirements.

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USED WINDROWER

Glasgow, Montana USED SPRAYERS

2012 New Holland S1070 100-ft. suspended boom, 1600 gallon tank, 380/90R:46 tires, flex-control auto rate, hydraulic pump....................... JUST IN 2005 New Holland SF115 100-ft. wheel boom, 18.4x26, HMIC hydraulic pump, FlexControl Auto Rate, 3 boom valve, hydraulic unfold, windscreens. #USNH31................................................$14,500 2004 New Holland SF115 90-ft. suspended boom with windscreens, Flexi-Control Auto Rate, rinse tank, double nozzle.................................$28,000 Flex-Coil S67XL 130-ft. wheel boom, FlexControl monitor, Auto Rate, combo jets. #USF178.JUST IN 2000 Flexi-Coil System 67XL 100-ft., 1500 gallon, wheel boom, 18.4x26 tires, FlexControl Auto Rate, windscreens, double nozzles, rinse tank. #USF153................................................$17,500 1998 Flexi-Coil System 67XLT twin tank, 130-ft., foam marker, hydraulic unfold, air inductor tips. #USF139................................................$17,500

Bourgault 5710 59-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, mid row coulters, 5350 tow between tank with 8” auger, Eagle Beak points, anhydrous setup. #UDB006.. ................................................................$79,000

1998 Flexi-Coil System 67 110-ft., 1000 gallon, windscreens, wheel boom, FlexControl monitor. #USF151................................................$14,500 1994 Flexi-Coil 65XL 120-ft., 1500 gallon, no Auto Rate. #USF173..........................................$6500 1996 Brandt QF2500 100-ft. wheel boom, twin tank, twin boom, with Auto Rate, 18.4x26 tires, foam marker, Ace hydraulic & PTO pump. #USBT12... ................................................................$10,900

USED TRACTORS

USED SELF PROPELLED SPRAYERS

2012 New Holland SP275R Guardian sprayer, 120-ft. rear boom, 275 hp, 6 speed Allison transmission, hydraulic front wheel assist, 750 hours, 10 section Accuboom, Autoboom, 1200 gallon tank, duals... ............................................................... JUST IN 2011 Apache AS1220 1200 hours, 250 hp, 100-ft. booms, 10 section, 1200 gallon tank, duals, Autoboom, Accuboom............................ JUST IN 2008 Apache AS1210 1250 hours, 275 hp, 100-ft. boom, 1200 gallon tank, 10 section, duals, Accuboom, Autoboom.................................... CALL

USED HEADERS

2007 John Deere 4995 185 hp, 16-ft. disc bine and 30-ft. Honey Bee draper header, double sickle, pickup reel, transport package, 850 hours. #UWJD31.............................................. JUST IN 2013 New Holland H7150 swing tongue with HS16 hay header............................................. JUST IN

New Holland P2060 60 & 70-ft. folding drill

2009 New Holland / Honey Bee 4255 Grain Belt PLUS 42-ft. flex draper header, UII plastic finger reel, hydraulic fore and aft, hydraulic tilt, gauge wheels, transport trailer, fits New Holland CR combine. #UHHB02................................... CALL New Holland 973 30-ft. flex header, fits TR series. #UCNH59...................................................$8500 1998 New Holland 973 30-ft. flex header. #UCNH64...............................................$12,000 Massey-Ferguson pickup header, 13-ft., fits 510, 750 and 760. #UHMF61......................................$500

2011 New Holland T9030 4WD, 740 hours, 385 hp engine, 16 speed powershift, 710/70R42 tires, PTO, luxury cab, HID lights, weight package. #UTNH94............................................... JUST IN 1995 Case IH 7240 MFD tractor, 6500 hours with DuAl header........................................... JUST IN 1993 Agco 9690 MFD, 190 hp, 18 speed, powershift, 20.8x42 tires with duals, 3400 hours..... JUST IN

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USED MISCELLANEOUS

Valmar 3255 32-ft. - 80-ft. granular applicator, 2250# capacity with cover, used very little............$4500 Valmar 2455 24-ft. - 60-ft. granular applicator, 1800# capacity with cover, used very little............$3500 Gates bag lifter............................................ JUST IN

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CONSIGNMENTS

1996 John Deere 8570, 4WD, 250 hp, 18.4R42 duals, 3-pt., 1000 PTO, 12 speed, 9000 hours.. $50,000

2-Melroe 201 & 204 10-ft. drills, 7” spacing, 2-drill hitch with fertilizer. Each............................$1000 Massey-Ferguson 33-ft. tandem disc, 22” blades. Like new..................................................... CALL Ezee-On 26-ft. offset tandem disc, 22” blades, 11Lx15 tires.........................................................$10,000 International 490 24-ft. tandem disc...............$3900 John Deere 1650 53-ft. toolbar with rod weeder....... ................................................................$10,000

1982 John Deere 8850 4WD tractor, 400 hp Cummins 855 Big Cam, 24.5x32 tires (75%), 4 rear hydraulics................................................$45,000 1980 Versatile 875 4WD tractor, 855 Cummins, 20.8x38 duals, 8264 hours, clean...........$35,000

John Deere 5010 2WD tractor, cab with Leon loader.........................................................$8500 Ford 9N tractor, new tires, new paint, 3-pt. hitch, 540 PTO, very nice............................................$3000 2007 K-Hart 60-ft. no-till air drill, 10” spacing, Bourgault 4350 tow behind air cart.................$95,000

Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 550# trips, double shoot with 2340 tow between cart and 2320 tow behind cart..............................$57,000 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550# trips, double shoot, 4” rubber packers, stealth openers with 3450 tow between cart, mechanical drive, 30.5x32 tires..................................$55,000

2008 New Holland SF216 90-ft. suspended boom sprayer, 380/90R46 tires, wind screens, SP655 Auto Rate................................................$33,000 2004 New Holland SF115 134-ft. wheel boom sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, rinse & wash, FlexControl auto rate.....................................$19,000 2004 New Holland SF115 134-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon, 18.4x26 tires, HMIC pump, Flexi-Control Auto Rate, dual nozzles, windscreens.............$14,500 2003 Flexi-Coil 100-ft. wheel boom sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, auto rate, windscreens, dual bodies. SN 113271..............................................$15,000 1999 Flexi-Coil 67XL 100-ft. wheel boom sprayer, 1500 gallon, triple nozzle bodies, SP655 Auto Rate. Nice!.................................................$7500 2008 Miskin scraper, 13-yd., 13-ft. cut, 11x24.5 tires, swivel hitch with Raven laser system 1/2 mile range......................................................$39,000 2009 New Holland BR 7090 round baler, extra wide pickup, twine tie, 1000 PTO, laced belts, 13.5x15 tires.........................................................$23,000 Vermeer 605K round baler, twine tie, 540 PTO.$7500 2003 Hesston 956A round baler, twine only, auto cycle, hydraulic pickup, 5300 bales.........$10,000 1997 Hesston 565A round baler, auto tie, twine only, 31x13.5-15 flotation tires............................$6500 New Holland 280 square baler, 16”x18” chamber, 540 PTO drive...................................................$2500 2002 Hesston 1275 mower conditioner, 16-ft. hay deader, 1000 PTO drive..........................$12,000 2009 New Holland H8040 windrower, suspension rear axle and cab, 940 hours with HS16 header.. ................................................................... CALL

Vermeer BPX9000 Bale Processors

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1995 Case IH 8830 windrower, 14-ft. hay head and conditioner, 2760 hours............................. CALL 2004 Donahue IEXG-160 5th wheel swather trailer.. ...................................................................$8500

USED BALE PROCESSORS

2012 Haybuster 2650 bale processor..........$16,500 2009 Haybuster 2650 bale processor..........$11,500

USED SKID STEERS

2012 New Holland L230 160 hours, cab with heat & air, premium tires. #USNH34................. JUST IN

USED COMBINES

1998 Gleaner R62 combine, 285 hp Cummins diesel, 36-ft. 960 MacDon header, 2100 separator hours.......................................................$50,000 1990 New Holland TR86 combine, 30-ft. 971 header, double knife, batt reel, 2213 hours..........$17,500 1992 Gleaner R72 combine, 2003 MacDon 963 draper header with pickup reel, 30.5x32, 390 hours on new Cummins engine, 2530 separator hours.......................................................$67,000 1982 Gleaner N6 combine, 30.5x32 front tires 90%, 220 hp diesel, 30-ft. header and pickup reel........ ................................................................$17,000 1979 Allis-Chalmers N5 combine, 24.5x32 tires with 27-ft. header, batt reel................................$7500 1978 John Deere 7700 combine, diesel engine, 3631 hours with 224 head, non hydro.................$6000 MacDon 974 36-ft. flex draper header with pickup reel and cross augers, CR adapter, with transport..... ............................................................... JUST IN HoneyBee 94C 42-ft. ridgid draper header with pickup reel, upper cross auger, CR adapter, with transport................................................ JUST IN Gleaner 13-ft. pickup header with Melroe attachment.............................................................$500 1973 Chevrolet C60 fertilizer truck, 6 ton hopper, filler, diesel tank and pump................................$5000 A&E-708 8 run fertilizer spreader boom..........$9000 John Deere 50 3-point backhoe, 9-ft. digging depth, 16” bucket..................................................$9000 2010 Vermeer BP8000 round bale processor, right hand discharge, 16.5x16.1 cleated tires, 1000 PTO, built-in twine cutter, grain tank............. Call 2013 Farm King 9-ft. side sickle mower, 540 PTO, hydraulic lift, skid shoes, extra parts............. Call 2011 Toro SS5060 Zero Turn mower, 23 hp, Kawasaki engine, 50” deck, very nice........................$2800

2011 New Holland CR9070 420 hp, duals, 699 separator hours with FD70 40-ft. MacDon flex header. .................................................. JUST IN 2007 New Holland CR-9070 1383 separator hours, 20.8R42 duals, straw chopper, moisture/yield, dual speed rotor, 400 hp diesel, 330 bushel grain tank, deluxe mirrors. #UCNH69...................... JUST IN 1994 New Holland TR97 2100 hours with MacDon 960 36-ft. draper header, 30.5x32 tires, straw chopper & chaff spreader. #UCNH37.....$60,000 1993 New Holland TR96 combine with twin rotor, SN 554419, 3109 engine hours, well maintained, annual service repairs, 30-ft. 971 auger head. #UCNH28................................................$36,500 1981 New Holland TR85 2200 separator hours, 24-ft. header. #UCNH58...................................$12,500 2008 Case IH 2588 1390 separator hours, AFX rotor, duals, 305 hp with CIH 2062 flex draper header.. ............................................................... JUST IN

USED ROUND BALERS

2007 New Holland BR-780A Bale Command, twine/ mesh, 1000 PTO, extra wide pickup, laced belts, 13,500 bales.......................................... JUST IN 1992 New Holland 660, Bale Command, standard pickup, 1000 PTO. #UHN108.....................$7500 Hesston 560 with auto tie, 540 PTO. #UHHS51..... ................................................................. $5500 2002 Hesston 856A automatic, twine tie, 4500 bales, wide pickup. #UHHS54.............................. $9500 1999 Hesston 856T 5x6 bales, 75” wide pickup, bale kicker. #UHHS43..................................... $11,500 1998 Vermeer 605L twine & mesh wrap, hydraulic bale kicker. #UHVM31............................. $12,000 1994 Vermeer 605K round baler, 1000 PTO. #UHVM33.................................................. $7500

Your Dealer for RiteWay harrows and rollers Zerbe Bros. Glasgow, MT 406-228-4311

Glasgow, Montana

Delta Track 550 The Versatile DeltaTrack is a fully integrated purpose built four track system from Versatile. Available in three models 450DT, 500DT, 550DT, the DeltaTrack exceeds the performance and durability existing track systems. The track systems uses the proven Versatile outboard planetary system to maximize power to the ground. Four independent tracks maintain balance and provide constant contact with the ground. The DeltaTrack is built using the most advanced track design in the agriculture industry and features with proven Cummins engine technology, rugged CAT powershift transmissions, and legendary Versatile reliability and serviceability.

Zerbe Bros. Glasgow, MT 406-228-4311

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

www.zerbebrothers.com Email zerbesales@nemont.net SALES Mike Guttenberg Tim Guttenberg Travis Volk

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Steel Prices Are Going Up...Don’t Wait!

How Do You Deal with the SPCC* Rule for Farm/Ranch fuel storage?? Call Wilray about double wall vertical & horizontal fuel tanks THIS WILL TAKE CARE OF YOUR SPCC REQUIREMENTS! *Meets EPA Requirements For Spill Prevention, Control & Countermeasure (SPCC)

Secondary Containment UL142-23 horizontal and vertical double wall fuel tanks 500 to 10,000 gallon VERTICAL FLAT BOTTOM FUEL TANKS 3,000- to 12,000 Gallon

Fuel tank containment available for your single wall tanks to meet your SPCC requirements

CALL WITH YOUR NEEDS...TANK PRICES REDUCED

Galvanized Water Cisterns 1000 – 8600 gallon

USDA EQUIP CERTIFIED Available with or without pump house

Pulls easier than a dually!! 8’6”x20-ft. flatbed gooseneck with 4-ft. popup Beavertail

NEW!!

$8295*

8’6”x24-ft. flatbed gooseneck with 8’6”x28-ft. flatbed gooseneck with 4-ft. popup Beavertail..$8695* 4-ft. popup Beavertail..$9295* ★ 20,000# GVW ★ Electric brakes ★ Ramps ★ Lights ★ Single 23575R/17.5 tires (each tire carries 6000#’s) ★ 2 YEAR WARRANTY

8-ft.6”x20-ft. Tandem Axle Gooseneck $5195*

flatbed, 14,000 GVW, electric brakes, lights, treated deck, 16” 10-ply radial tires. No ramps 2-Year Warranty

20-ft. Gooseneck Car Hauler 14,000# GVW, 82” between fenders, electric brakes on all axles, LED lights, 2x12 wood fir deck with Rhino lining, one 12,500# spring loaded jack, 2 5/16” Bulldog 25,000# adjustable hitch, 4” stake pockets, D-ring tie downs, diamond plate fenders with steps, 8-ft. slide-in and flip-up ramps with supports, epoxy primer and paint, 235/80x16 10-ply tires. 2-YEAR WARRANTY.... $5395

Heavy Duty Car Hauler

6’6” W x 18’ long

7000# GVW.......................... $3195*

8-ft.6”x20-ft. Tandem Axle gooseneck with 4-ft. pop up beavertail, electric brakes, lights, wood deck, stake pockets, 2:35/85Rx16 10-ply tires, ramps, 10,000# jack. 14,000# GVW. Beavertail pops up to make 24-ft. flatbed............... $6295* Above trailer as 16,000# GVW................... $7395*

2-Year Warranty

✔ 5000# tongue jack ✔ Electric brakes 10,400# GVW....................... $3795* ✔ Treated wood deck ✔ 15” radial tires 14,000# GVW, 20-ft.............. $4195* ✔ Stake pockets ✔ 2” ball hitch ✔ 8-ft. ramps *LED lights and Rhino Line deck are standard equipment on all trailers.

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Could be something you ate

By K-State Research and Extension News After eating a meal at a new or one of your favorite restaurants, you immediately don’t feel well. Flu-like symptoms ensue, and understandably, you’re more worried about your achy tummy than calling the restaurant and local health department to report what could be a case of foodborne illness. All you know is that once you’re feeling well, the first thing you plan to do is talk about your bad experience online. But, hopefully by then no one else will have gotten sick from eating at that same restaurant. Karen Blakeslee, food scientist for K-State Research and Extension and coordinator of the Rapid Response Center, said many times people who contract a foodborne illness don’t know who or where to go to report their experience. A new study, however, has shown that a social media app is making it easier to track down foodborne illness occurrences. During a nine-month period, software programs screened about 294,000 reviews of New York City restaurants on business review site Yelp.com for possible cases of foodborne illness from July 2012 to March 2013. The software flagged 893 reviews for evaluation by an epidemiologist, which resulted in the identification of 468 reviews consistent with recent or potentially recent foodborne illness. However, only 3 percent of the reviews described events that had been reported to health agencies, such as the health department, hospital or doctor. The results of this pilot project, a collaborative venture among the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Columbia University and Yelp, suggested online restaurant reviews might help identify unreported outbreaks of foodborne illness and restaurants with poor food handling practices. “I think it helped reemphasize the point that if you have illness symptoms, you’re not sure where they came from, and they started happening after you ate something, you need to report that,” Blakeslee said. “It helps not only the health agencies identify foodborne illness sources, but also the restaurants know they were the source. It helps restaurants improve the way they handle food.” Even the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates one in six people in the United States, or 48 million, get sick from foodborne illness each year. Of these, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die from their illness.  Identifying and reporting the illness If you get sick from food, whether from food prepared at home, a church supper or a restaurant, you should report it, she said. Many times, you are not the only person feeling ill. It takes two or more people to declare a foodborne illness outbreak. For many healthy people, foodborne illness will go away within 24 hours. But those who are young, elderly and are immune-compromised can get severely ill. Foodborne illness could be hard to pinpoint. Symptoms can start within a few hours after eating, or it could take days. Common symptoms include nausea, diarrhea and vomiting, Blakeslee said. Sometimes a fever, chills and a headache also occur. Other challenges include identifying the problem food, and where and when the food was consumed. “If you’re experiencing symptoms for more than a day, you need to see a doctor,” she said. “You’re probably getting dehydrated, which is dangerous. If symptoms change, and you start feeling dizzy, have bloody diarrhea or other symptoms, those can help pinpoint specific types of bacteria.” When people have botulism, for example, one of its specific symptoms is double vision. Blakeslee said if you start experiencing blurriness or dizziness, see a doctor or go to the emergency room as soon as possible. Foodborne illness will go away depending on how contaminated the food was and how healthy you are, she said. How much you ingested will also dictate how soon the symptoms begin. “Some bacteria don’t start growing until you ingest them,” Blakeslee said. “That’s what we call a toxin. It’s complicated and not easy to pinpoint.” “Traditional flu is a contagious respiratory illness that affects the lungs,” she added. “The ‘stomach flu’ is a gastrointestinal problem that causes vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea, and it’s possibly from something you ingested.”  Protecting yourself from foodborne illness Washing your hands before eating is the best way to protect yourself from foodborne illness, Blakeslee said. “At home, it’s a very simple task to do before, during and after you’re preparing food,” she said. Consumers should know that the food itself is sometimes CONTINUED ON PAGE B7

Good year to creep feed calves

By Aimee Nielson, University of Kentucky With record-high cattle prices, many Kentucky beef producers might look to creep feeding to put additional weight on calves before weaning. University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment beef specialist Jeff Lehmkuhler isn’t usually a fan of the feeding method, however, he believes it may provide an opportunity this year. If producers are careful, they could cash in. Creep feeding is when producers provide supplemental feed to animals that are still nursing as a way to efficiently help them grow and attain a higher weaning weight. Lehmkuhler was quick to point out a few issues of concern about creep feeding including excessively conditioning replacement heifers, inducing acidosis and getting feeders too fleshy. However, with proper management, creep feeding can be an efficient way of putting on pounds pre-weaning. “As we think about creep feeding, increased pounds at weaning do not necessarily result in a direct increase in profitability,” he said. “We need to more accurately account for feed costs, price slide, equipment investment and labor inputs to look at the potential increase in profit.” Generally, creep feeding is profitable when feeder cattle prices are high and feed costs are low. To take advantage of that, producers need to creep feed beginning the 60 days prior to weaning. Producers who plan to wean calves in November should start now. “Creep feeds are generally higher in crude protein to overcome any protein limitations in the forage being offered,” Lehmkuhler said. “Young calves are in a lean phase of growth and supplementing marginal forage can improve calf performance. With ample forage regrowth this fall in the upper Southeast, energy supplementation is needed more than protein for many operations. Therefore, a 14 to 18 percent crude protein range would be acceptable in creep feeds to complement available pasture forages.” With the availability of low-starch coproduct feeds, such as soybean hulls, corn gluten feed and distillers grains, the risk of acidosis is much less when feeding these coproducts compared to grain-based, high-starch creep supplements. However, producers can use a mixture of grains and coproducts. “Frankly, there is not a single creep feed mixture that is the best for every situation,” Lehmkuhler said. “You need to factor in the composition of the forage, predicted or desired creep supplement intake, and the calves’ nutritional needs when designing a creep supplement. Also, don’t overlook the possibility of creep grazing, as it can be a cost effective strategy to add some inexpensive gains.” Creep grazing is when producers allow calves to graze specific, high-quality forage areas, separately from the cows. Lehmkuhler offered a few tips to help put together a creep supplement and to manage the feeder. Keep the fines and dust to a minimum. Consider if feedstuffs will have sorting/settling issues that may lead to inconsistent intakes and nutrient balance. Avoid adding excessive moisture (i.e. liquid molasses or ear corn that is not dry) as it can lead to caking in feeders. Avoid non-protein nitrogen sources. Avoid excessive roughage products such as cottonseed hulls that could cause bridging and separation. When starting to creep, limit the amount placed in feeder and frequently monitor it. During humid weather, consider more frequent filling to avoid caking. Keep feeders on a high-traffic use pad or concrete to avoid muddy conditions around feeder.

Could be something you ate CONTINUED FROM PAGE B6

not the culprit, Blakeslee said. The environment could also contribute to foodborne illness. Norovirus, for example, spreads rapidly from person-to-person contact. More about the online reviews study is available on the CDC’s website (http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/ mmwrhtml/mm6320a1.htm). More information about food safety is available online on the Rapid Response Center’s website (http://www.rrc.ksu.edu/p.aspx?tabid=28) or KState Research and Extension’s food safety website (https:// www.ksre.ksu.edu/foodsafety/).

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Trucks For Sale 1999 Freightliner FL112 Cat C10, 7 speed, air conditioning blow cold. Nice short wheel base, single axle..............$6750

2007 International 8600 420 hp ISM Cummins, 10 speed ultra shift automatic, jake brake, twin screw, new 8.5-ft.x20-ft. unibody silage/grain box. Truck is loaded and nice.............. $59,750 1995 Freightliner FLD120 Series 60 Detroit, 9 speed, long wheelbase, tandem, day cab, tires are at 80%..............$13,900 1995 Freightliner 1998 Kenworth T800 460 hp Detroit, 9 speed, FL112, M11 Cummins, 20-ft. Cancade grain box, with beet and grain gate, roll tarp...................................... $45,500 10 speed, steerable pusher, PTO. Mounted with 20-ft. unibody grain box with 3 piece grain gate and beet/silage endgate, roll tarp..........$38,900

Please call 406-855-4465

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GRAIN TRAILER FOR SALE

2006 Neville 26-ft. grain trailer, 2 compartments, new brakes, very good 11-24.5 tires, good tarp, single axle dolly with 16-ft. tongue. Entire unit, very good. Asking....................... $27,900 Phone (406) 567-2632 or 350-2266, Coffee Creek, Montana

2011 Chevrolet 1500 LT Z71 extended cab, short wheelbase, 5.3L, automatic, air, tilt, cruise, AM/FM/CD/XM/OnStar/Bluetooth, tow package, tonneau cover, rear park assist, low miles. Tag #14U29A

1997 Chevrolet 1500 extended cab, long wheelbase, 5.0L, 5 speed, air, tilt, cruise, new clutch. Tag #13T101B

2014 Chevrolet Traverse 2LT 3.6L, power windows, locks & seats, AM/FM/CD/Bose/XM/OnStar/ DVD, heated leather, remote start, sunroof, 7 passenger, factory warranty. Tag #14U35

2006 Chevrolet 2500 LT crew cab, 6.6L Duramax, automatic, air, tilt, cruise, power windows & locks, AM/FM/CD/XM/OnStar, 6 way power seat, fog lamps, flatbed. Tag #13T78A

2005 Ford F350 Lariat FX4 crew cab, long wheelbase, 6.0L Power Stroke, heated leather, AM/ FM/6 CD, rear park assist, tow package, sunroof. Tag #15T19N

2013 GMC Yukon XL SLT 5.3L, heated leather, heated 2nd row bench, AM/FM/CD/XM/OnStar/ DVD, rear camera, remote start, sunroof, tow package. Tag #14U20

2008 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 5.3L, automatic, air, tilt, cruise, power windows, locks & seat, AM/FM/ CD, 3rd row, tow package, keyless entry. Tag #14U18 2008 Buick Enclave CXL 3.6L, heated leather, power windows & locks, AM/FM/CD/XM/OnStar, sunroofs, remote start, rear park assist, 7 passenger. Tag #14U14A

2014 Buick Lacrosse CXL 3.6L, heated leather, AM/FM/CD/ OnStar/XM/Bluetooth, remote start, rear camera, factory warranty, low miles. Tag #14U36

2011 Ford Taurus SEL, 3.5L, automatic, air conditioning, tilt, cruise, AM/FM/CD/XM, power seats, low miles. Tag #14B07A

2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT/RS 3.6L, automatic, air, tilt, cruise, power windows & locks, AM/FM/ CD/XM/OnStar/Bluetooth, remote start, heated leather, sunroof, one owner. Tag #14G02B

2010 Cadillac SRX AWD, 3.0L, AM/FM/CD/XM/Bluetooth/OnStar, heated seats, sunroof, remote start. Tag #15T19A

2008 Nissan Altima, 2.5L, heated leather, AM/FM/CD/XM, remote start, sunroof. Tag #14U28A

2005 Chevrolet Colorado LS extended cab, 3.5L, automatic, air conditioning, tilt, cruise, power windows/locks/seat, AM/ FM/CD/XM, tow package. Tag #14T38B

2005 Ford F150 Lariat supercrew, 5.4L, heated leather, AM/FM/ CD, rear park assist, tow package, sunroof. Tag #14T10A

2012 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 5.3L, 4 heated leather bucket seats, AM/FM/CD/XM/OnStar, rear camera, remote start, factory warranty, tow package, assist steps. Tag #15T01A

2012 Chevrolet Traverse 2LT AWD, 3.6L, heated leather, power windows/locks/seats, AM/FM/ CD/XM/Bose/OnStar, 7 passenger, remote start, sunroof, DVD. Tag #15T28A

1997 Cheverolet Suburban LT, 5.7L, automatic, air conditioning, tilt, cruise, power windows/ locks, AM/FM/CD/cassette, fog lamps, 6 way, leather bucket seats, tow package, visor, running boards. Tag #15T10C

2011 Buick LaCrosse CXL AWD, 3.6L, power windows/locks/ seats, AM/FM/CD/XM/Bose/ OnStar, heated/cooled leather, remote start, rear park assist. Tag #14T82A

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Moisture meter technology for in-shell peanuts licensed

By Rosalie Marion Bliss, Agricultural Research Service A new meter that measures the moisture of peanuts inside the shell has been developed by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists and licensed by a manufacturer of instruments for use in agriculture. The moisture-sensing meter was invented by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) engineers Samir Trabelsi and Stuart O. Nelson (retired) in the ARS Quality and Safety Assessment Research Unit at Athens, Georgia. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency, and this research supports the USDA priorities of promoting international food security and ensuring food safety. Peanuts need to be dried to a kernel moisture content of less than 10.5 percent for storage purposes because higher moisture levels can lead to fungal growth. The meter is based on patented low-power microwave sensing technology and an algorithm that produces a crop-specific moisture calibration equation, also developed by Trabelsi. The equation is used to customize an individual meter for use with a specific crop type. When a sample material is exposed to microwaves, part of the wave is transmitted and part is reflected, providing the individual “electrical signature” of the sample material being tested. The patented calibration method uses this information to produce a moisture calibration equation that is programmed into the meter. U.S. peanuts are required by the USDA to be inspected at local peanut “buying points,” and farmers take their peanuts there to be weighed, cleaned, inspected, graded, and ultimately purchased. During peanut grading, inspectors determine quality factors such as peanut size, shell size, peanut damage, levels of foreign material, and kernel moisture levels. If the kernel moisture level is too high, the sample is marked “no sale,” and the corresponding lot of peanuts has to be further dried. Trabelsi worked under an agreement with Dickey-John Corporation, based in Auburn, Illinois, a wholly owned subsidiary of TSI Incorporated, based in Shoreview, Minnesota, to build a working prototype of the latest version of the patented in-shell peanut moisture sensor. Marketing research and evaluations are being conducted to get a better sense of what more is needed to bring the meter to commercial markets, according to Beau Farmer, chief technology officer with TSI.

Beware of rabies in bats

By NDSU Extension Service North Dakota State University (NDSU) animal health experts are warning people to be on the lookout for rabid bats. “Recently, a number of bats have been submitted to the NDSU diagnostic lab for rabies testing,” says Neil Dyer, director of the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. “One of six bats came up positive for the rabies virus.” Being exposed to and infected with the rabies virus is very serious, and all mammals are susceptible, according to Gerald Stokka, NDSU Extension Service livestock stewardship specialist and veterinarian. “The virus has affinity for the nervous tissue of the body and results in a progressive encephalitis (brain) condition in infected animals,” he says. The skunk is the primary carrier of this virus in the northern Great Plains, although bats also can be carriers in this area. “We are not certain how long the skunk can host this virus before becoming sick, but it is believed that all skunks with the virus eventually become affected by it and die,” Stokka says. “In other parts of the U.S., other species such as the raccoon, the fox and bats can carry the virus and infect other species.” Dyer and Stokka say abnormal behavior is one indication an animal may have rabies. An example of abnormal behavior is an adult skunk or a bat out in the daylight hours or acting aggressively. Other indications a bat may have rabies are that it is unable to fly, sitting on the ground or acting aggressively toward other animals or even fighting with other bats. If you encounter bats demonstrating this abnormal behavior, you can bring them to the NDSU diagnostic laboratory for testing, Dyer says. Results should be available in 24 hours. The bats must be dead before bringing them to the lab. Visit NDSU’s “Rabies” publication at http://tinyurl.com/ rabiesV1220 for more information on the disease.

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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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2WD & 4WD TRACTORS

1983 Versatile 835 Series 3 tractor, 18.4x38 duals, 7898 hours. Lower engine work done. Tag #TL0814 1977 Versatile 825 tractor, Big Cam engine, 18.4x38 duals. Tag #TL0814 1988 John Deere 3140 2WD tractor, new paint, 3-pt., dual PTO, 4000 hours, Leon loader. Tag #GraigL0714...........................................................$25,000 2010 John Deere 9630 tractor, 800R38 rubber, 1460 hours. Tag #21st0714 2010 John Deere 8320R, ILS, PowerShift, 1570 hours. Tag #21st0714 2002 John Deere 9420T tractor, 3-pt., PowerShift, air ride, 5770 hours. Tag #21st0714 2011 John Deere 8360R tractor, 990 hours. Tag #21st0714 Minneapolis-Moline Big Mo tractor, loader, backhoe. Tag #DwightP0714 Massey Ferguson 1155 2WD tractor, PTO, Leon loader, grapple. Tag #Turk0714 1998 John Deere 8770 4WD tractor, 20.8x38 tires, PTO, 7200 hours. Tag #JR1113.............................................................................................$53,000 1979 Versatile 875 tractor, 20.8x38 duals 80%, 4 remotes, Cummins 855 motor, 7409 hours, in-frame overhaul 2000 hours ago, no spin front differental, R134 air conditioning. Tag #DaveS0414......................................................$35,000 John Deere 4630 2WD tractor. Tag #LarryS0614....................................$17,000 1952 Case VAC tractor, gas, tricycle front end, 3-pt., 540 PTO. Runs like a champ. Tag #Harry0614........................................................................$3000 Allis Chalmers 170 2WD tractor, gas, Farmhand F11 loader, 3-pt., 540 PTO, 6-ft. Worksaver rear blade. Tag #Midge0614.........................................$7000 2006 New Holland TV145 bidirectional tractor, 3-pt., dual PTO on cab end, bucket, plumbed for grapple (no grapple), only 2300 hours. Tag #Rustin0414.$65,000

Many more tractors available. Call Ken with your needs

ANTIQUE TRACTORS

International 300 tractor, 3-pt., power steering, loader. Tag #Cliff0414......$3600 John Deere R tractor, 540 PTO, cab. Tag #WSpiecher1008.......................$5000 John Deere B tractor, tricycle front 2-point hitch, 540 PTO. Tag #WSpiecher1008...................................................................................................$4500 John Deere D tractor with hydraulic package. Tag #DGeer1008................$3800

TRUCKS

1969 Ford F600 grain truck, 15-ft. box. Tag #Russ0514..............................$3500 1974 Chevrolet C60 2 ton single axle, 17-ft. box, hoist, no tarp. Tag #BobC0514 1968 International tandem axle diesel truck, 24-ft. box and hoist, roll tarp. Tag #KHicks1213 1991 GMC TopKick, 6 speed, flatbed, 35,441 miles. Tag #BillD0514......$12,500 1955 Dodge 1-ton truck with box and hoist. Tag #Harry0614......................$5300 1981 Freightliner semi truck. Tag #Harry0614...........................................$5500 1959 Ford F600 truck with 14-ft. box and hoist. Tag #KHicks1213 1955 Chevrolet 6500 truck with box and hoist. Tag #RobertW0613

TRAILERS

2010 Wahl 16-ft. trailer, 2-ft. beavertail, 8-ft. wide, 12,000 lb axles, new wheels and tires, pintle hitch. Good trailer for backhoe. Tag #WahlF0614.........$7500 Wahl 8-ft. homemade trailer, expanded metal sides. Good for hauling debris or lawn leaves, dirt. Tag #WahlF0614........................................................$2900 1978 Arnie 38-ft. drop deck trailer, 40 ton, ramps. Tag #WahlF0614...........$7500 2008 PJ 28-ft. dually trailer, Tulsa winch. Like new. Tag #TickT0614..........13,500 1974 Monion 30-ft. van trailer with the following items, wood, several pieces of 3 /4” plywood, Powermate band saw, Delta planer, Rockwell lathe, horizontal band saw, electric car washer, bench vice, cut-off saw and several other items. Tag #DMitch0614. Total package.................................................$7500 1987 Lode King grain and fertilizer tender, 10-ft. tank and 8-ft. tank. Tag #DaveS0414.........................................................................................$2500 Max Load 26-ft. gooseneck trailer. Used very little. Tag #DonH0714..........$6500 New 2014 PJ trailers for sale. Tag #Wyatt0714 10-ft. gooseneck trailer, dump box, used for hauling. Tag #GaryF0714 2005 Exiss 3 slant horse trailer, tack room. Tag #JonH0714 2007 PJ 28-ft. tandem dually gooseneck trailer, 10,000 lb axles. Tag #Horizon0414 1978 21-ft. tandem dually 5th wheel trailer to haul Cat D6C. Tag #BK0114.$4500

PICKUPS & CARS

1985 Ford F250 pickup, 4x4, 460 engine, 4 speed, transmission, 9-ft. flatbed, 115,000 miles. Tag #DaveS0414...........................................................$2900 Ford F3 pickup with sprayer. Tag #Mcclean1111 1966 Ford Mustang coupe, 51,034 miles, silver/black. Tag #ChrisG0114..$9700 1954 Dodge 3/4 ton pickup, V8 engine. Tag #DonB1213

MISCELLANEOUS

2010 REM 2700 grain vac, 2 flexible spouts and handle, 168 hours. Tag #TL0814 Woods 6-ft. trail mower. Tag #Wayne0814 Walinga grain vac. Tag #Russ0514.............................................................$3000 Riteway RR900ST rock picker, hydraulic drive. Tag #WahlF0614 Allison automatic transmission out of 1985 Steiger tractor. Tag #WahlF0614 1984 Nashua mobile home, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Tag #WahlF0614 1980 Carter Disc 2654 grain mill on trailer. Tag #WahlF0614.....................$7500 1980 Cal-West generator, Onan generator, 20kw single phase, 254 diesel engine. Tag #WahlF0614...........................................................................$9750 2003 Polaris 700 v-twin 4 wheel ATV. Tag #RandyM0614..........................$2500 2012 Ezee-On skidsteer mounted post pounder. Tag #Hug0614...............$6000 Adrian Quick-Pit 10 drive over grain pit. Excellent. Tag #BK0114..............$7500 Degelman 46/54 14-ft. blade, hydraulic angle and tilt, off Case IH 305 MFD tractor. Like new. Tag #Jess0414.......................................................................$9500 Bestland hydraulic rock picker, 5-ft. rock fork. Tag #DaveS0414.................$1900 King Kutter bale spear. Tag #ANF0714........................................................$450 24-ft. portable corral panels. Tag #BCreek0714....................................$350 each Cherokee 3-pt. post pounder. Tag #Bob0714................................................$750 New Danuser SM 40 hammer for skidsteer. Tag #Hug0514.......................$8500 8000 gallon diesel tank on skids. Tag #WHjar0514 Valmar 240 40-ft. fargo trailer, Wisconsin Robin gas. Tag # BK0114...........$4900 Paul calf scale. Tag #TomS0614....................................................................$600 1000 gallon storage tank. Tag #Harry0614..................................................$1000 100 gallon stock tank. In good shape. Tag #Harry0614.................................$650 625 gallon plastic tank. Tag #Harry0614........................................................$700 (6) 30-ft. portable corral gates. Tag #BirchCr0114................................$450 each 18-ft. grain tender with 2 augers, mounted on Ford F800 truck. Tag #ArtH0813 Richardson 10 yard pull-type scraper. Tag #Horizon0414..........................$7500 John Deere 840 loader, off JD 8100. Like new. Tag #ClintonB0414........$14,000 2011 Dodge long box, fender flares, rear bumper and tailgate. Brand new, black in color. Tag #DanG1213.......................................................................$5500 (2) NEW!! Tebben 5-ft. 3-pt. mowers. Tag #Hug0414................Preseason Price 1984 Sun Craft 26-ft. motor home, Chevrolet 454 engine and running gear, sleeps 8, kitchen, Onan generator. Tag #JimP0414.........................................$8500 Moto-Ski TS 400 snowmobile. Tag #DeanL0414 E-Kay 7” 20-ft. bin sweep. Tag #DaveS0414..................................................$950 2013 Polaris 900XP 4-seat UTV. Very few miles. Tag #Grant0214...........$19,000 Ditch Witch J20D4 trencher. Tag #ButchN0113..........................................$3800 3 spear bale spear, fits bidirectional tractor. Tag #DonB1213 S&I Arrow Front Feeder 20-ft., feeds chopped hay or round bales, heavy duty. Tag #ANF0114......................................................................................$6000 14-ft. homemade flatbed 4 wheel wagon. Tag #MaryL0114...........................$500 Pickup flatbed on a 1999 Chevrolet pickup frame. Tag #BirchC0114..........$2500 Far-go 3-point spreader. Tag #RogF0513 8-ft. x 12-ft. flatbed off pickup. Tag #HiddenL0213.......................................$1900

DISCS

1995 John Deere 1544 45-ft. disk. Tag #0714 Ford 224 22-ft. disc. Tag #Russ0514...........................................................$3500 John Deere SW 18-ft. disc with manual fold wings. Tag #Berth0313 John Deere SW 22-ft. disc, 18” blades, wings fold up. Tag #Bertha1013

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

LAST MONTH’S NEW ITEMS

John Deere 105 combine, 22-ft. header, 13-ft. pickup header. This is the last 105 model made. Tag #RWinko0914............................................................$3500 John Deere 105 combine, 22-ft. header. Tag #MikeMc0914.......................$3500 Allis Chalmers N6 combine. Tag #CDy0914..............................................$8500 Allis Chalmers R62 combine. Tag #CDy0914 Gravel for sale. Tag #GunsightGr0914 1990 Flexi-Coil System 65 sprayer, single 16.5x16.1 tires, wind screens, mixer tank. Tag #PhilA0914.............................................................................$4500 1970 Gysler 24-ft. plow with cable lift. Tag #HerbK0914 1982 Valmar 240 granular applicator, hydraulic drive, mounted on homemade cart. Tag #HerbK0914 Alloway 20-ft. flail shredder. Tag #PatW0914...........................................$12,000 1976 Versatile 400 swather with 20-ft. DSA header. Tag #BerthaJ0914 International 806 2WD tractor, 540 PTO, good auger tractor. Tag #HugBr0914.. ..............................................................................................................$5800 1974 Chevrolet 2WD pickup truck. Tag #HWall0914 Chevrolet Celebrity 2WD car. Tag #HWall0914 Fuel stand. Tag #HugBr0914.........................................................................$100 Massey-Ferguson 880 8-bottom moldboard plow in excellent condition. Tag #HugBr0914..........................................................................................$6500 PTO water pump. Tag #HugBr0914...............................................................$500 Century sprayer. Tag #HugBr0914................................................................$200 John Deere 912 pickup header, Rake-Up pickup attachment. Tag #ANF0914..... ..............................................................................................................$4500 Farmhand 228 loader, grapple off John Deere 4020. Tag #ANF0914 John Deere 2320 gas swather, 14-ft. auger header. Tag #AnF0914...........$6500 John Deere 5020 tractor with 1000 PTO. Tag #ANF0914 Mohawk 6-ft. rotary mower. Tag #ANF0914 John Deere 630 tractor. Tag #ANF0914 John Deere 7520 4WD tractor. Tag #ANF0914 (4) John Deere 9450 drills, 10” spacing. Tag #ANF0914............................$9500 Portable loading chute. Tag #HarryV0914...................................................$1200 RakeUp 12-ft. pickup attachment from Case IH 1482 combine. Tag #Chuck0914..........................................................................................$5800 Melroe 501 36-ft. chisel plow with Honey Bee rod and Degelman 3-bar mounted harrow. Tag #Shane0914.......................................................................$7500 Spray-Air 10”x70-ft. grain auger, swing away hopper. Tag #PhilA0914.......$4500 (14) cement steps with landings. Tag #SevilleC0914............................$600 each 2009 Bourgault 3310 55-ft. drill, 12” spacing, 640 air cart, paired link, single shoot. Tag #Hoven0914 2012 Bourgault 5025 52-ft. disk drill, 10” spacing, midrow banders, 6280 tow between cart, 3 tanks. Tag #Hoven0914 2011 Sund 11-ft. pickup attachment. Tag #GlacierC0914 John Deere 8820 combine, 30-ft. straight cut header. Tag #OleN0914 1968 International 1850 tandem axle grain truck, 550 diesel engine, 20-ft. box. Tag #KenH0914 1959 Ford F600 truck, 292 V8 engine. Tag #KenH0914 7000 watt generator, Ford diesel engine. Tag #Jonathan0914 1999 Case IH 2388 combine, 4600 hours. Well maintained. Tag #DaleP0914 Case IH 1020 30-ft. flex header. Tag #DaleP0914 Steiger 310 tractor, power shift, blade, 24.5x32 tires. Tag #ReidH0914...$29,000 MacDon M200 windrower, 16-ft. disc header. Tag #ReidH0914 1989 Versatile 276 bidirectional tractor, 3-pt. cab end, 1000 PTO engine end, grapple, 8100 hours. Tag #NHB0914.................................................$28,000 1981 Versatile 875 tractor, motor set at 335 hp, 4 remotes, 2 drain lines, new 20.8x38 tires, 6075 hours. Tag #PhilH0914........................................$30,000 1980 International 1460 combine, new concaves, 1010 25-ft. header. Tag #PhilH0914...........................................................................................$7500 1972 Ford tandem axle twin screw grain truck, 475 gas engine, 20-ft. grain box, 102,000 miles. Tag #PhilH0914..........................................................$23,000 Case IH 8500 40-ft. drill, 7.5” spacing, solid rubber packers. In good shape. Tag #PhilH0914........................................................................................$13,000 Bazooka 8”x50 auger with PTO. Tag #PhilH0914.........................................$450 1959 John Deere 820 tractor. Tag #LarryL0914 John Deere 50A tractor, DuAl loader. Tag #LarryL0914 1929 John Deere D tractor. Tag #LarryL0914 New Holland LX665 skidsteer loader. Tag #NHB0914............................$16,500 John Deere 912 pickup header, 12-ft. Rake-Up pickup attachment. Tag #ANF0914.............................................................................................$4500 MacDon 25-ft. pull-type swather. Tag #DonD0914 Versatile swather with 20-ft. DAS header. Tag #DonD0914 M&W 450 grain dryer, 800 bushel capacity, on wheels ready to move. Tag #DaveB0914 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 114-ft. single boom, double nozzles, 1500 gallon tank. Tag #DaveB0914 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, double booms and nozzles, 2 tanks. Tag #0914 Hesston 565A round baler. Tag #DaleH0914 Brent Avalanche 894 grain cart, PTO drive. Tag #Rodger0914 John Deere 1293 12 row corn header. Tag #Gilford 0914 John Deere P7100 corn planter. Tag #Gilford0914

GRAIN AUGERS

New! Wheatheart 10x36 load out auger with mover. Tag #GM0814 40-ft. grain treat auger with 220 electric auger. Tag #TL0814 1976 Sakundiak 7”x45 grain auger, Kohler engine. Tag #TL0814 Brandt 7”x45 auger, engine drive, no engine. Tag #TL0814 Westgo 10” grain auger with side hopper. Tag #WayneS0814....................$3800 Wheatheart 10”x10-ft. transfer auger, throttling valve. Tag #DaveS0414....$1900 Sakundiak 8x41-ft. auger, PTO drive. Like new. Tag #ANF1213.................$3500

TUB GRINDERS & PROCESSORS

See Me About Your Bale Processor Needs Haybuster 2640 bale processor. Tag #BrenB0814 Highline 6800 7-bale multibale processor. Tag #JR1113............................$8500 Supreme Mixers available. Call Huggy Bear Haybuster multi-bale bale processor. Tag #Rum0411.............................$12,500 High-Line multi-bale processor. Tag #FThompson0109.............................$7000

SPRAYERS & SPREADERS

NYB 60-ft. sprayer on truck, induction cone, triple nozzles, 8 hp engine, touchdown wheels, electric end nozzles. Tag #Gordon0814.........................$8500 NYB 60-ft. sprayer mounted on 1971 International pickup. Tag #TL0814 John Deere 301 pull-type spreader. Tag #TL0814

MISC. HAY TOOLS

Windrow fluffer. Tag #TL0814 (2) Farm Hand 8-bale clamp. Tag #TomS0614............................. $1500 & $1600 2014 Tebben 6-ft. 3-pt. mower. Tag #Hug0414............................................$1500 New Tebben 8-ft., 3-pt. rotary mower. Tag #SamG1013..............................$6000

AIR SEEDERS & DRILLS

Melroe 202 double disc drills, 7” spacing. Tag #RandyM0614....................$1750 International 10-ft. double disk end drill. Tag #MaryL0114.........................$1500

PLOWS

John Deere 1610 40-ft. plow. Tag #TL0814 John Deere 1600 37-ft. plow. Tag #TL0814 Degelman 1320 26-ft. plow with mounted harrow. Tag #Brent 0614 Valmar 240 plow, mounted Fargo spreader. Tag #DaveS0414....................$2500 International 3-bottom rollover plow. Tag #MattC1213 Graham Holme 10-ft. lever plow. Good for making into a 3-pt. plow. Tag #MaryL0114.................................................................................................$1000

PJ Trailers available FROM HUGGY BEAR

Big Iron Online Auction Ken Hughes is now your ISR Call Ken for upcoming auction dates.

NEW ITEMS

See me about your bale processor needs Graham-Holme 14-ft. plow. Tag #THall1014......................................... $1500 Hyster winch for Cat D6C, free spooler. Tag #Pack1014 Sullair compressor. Tag #Hug1014.................................................... $25,000 1992 Hesston 8100 swather, 30-ft. DSA header with pickup reel. Tag #Herb1014................................................................................... $15,000 New Holland Super 1049 balewagon. Tag #KevinM1014.................. $15,000 New Airway 30-ft. aerator. Tag #RickW1014...................................... $50,000 Airway 20-ft. aerator. Tag #RickW1014.............................................. $33,000 Case 930 tractor, 540 PTO. Tag #MarvinG1014.................................... $2000 John Deere R tractor, 540 PTO. Tag #MarvinG1014............................ $2000 Case 630 tractor, 3-pt., 540 PTO, 3-pt. blade. Tag #MarvinG1014........ $3500 Massey Ferguson 97 tractor. Tag #MarvinG1014................................ $1900 Frontier 5-ft. cultivator with spring shanks. Tag #HerbK1014 New Spray Lift hydraulic jack for high clearance sprayers. Tag #BigS1014... ........................................................................................................ $2700 Versatile 145 tractor for parts. Tag #Bett1014....................................... $1500 John Deere 3010 2WD tractor, 3-pt., 540 PTO, loader. Tag #ANF1014.......... ........................................................................................................ $7500 1995 Massey Ferguson 8570 rotary combine, 2300/1700 hours, straight cut header, 12-ft. pickup header. Tag #KenL1014 1987 Marmon tandem axle truck, 20-ft. Midland grain box, 3480 hours. Tag #PatW1014 Continental 6x16 enclosed cargo trailer. Tag #LarryK1014.................. $5700 Continental 8x20 cargo trailer, 12 volt battery system, LED lights. Tag #LarryK1014.......................................................................................... $8500 2009 Chevrolet Corvette 430 hp, 6 speed manual, 8400 miles, Crystal Red metallic. Tag #LarryK1014............................................................ $42,000 Walinga 510 grain vac. Tag #GordS1014..............................................$6500 New Tebben 8-ft. 3-pt. rotary mower. Tag #SamG1014.........................$6000 New Holland TC29 MFD tractor, New Holland 14L loader, less than 100 hours. Comes with 3-pt. post hole auger, 5-ft. rotary mower. Tag #RNorling1014.......................................................................................$16,500 400 gallon water storage tank, like new, fits in back of pickup. Tag #RNorling1014............................................................................................$500 Wheel House Generac 5500 generator, 5500 watts, 120/240 volts. Tag #RNorling1014..................................................................................$500 Great Plains Turbo-Till 24-ft. vertical tillage tool. Tag #Reid1014......$30,000 International 806 2WD tractor, 2 remotes, 1000 PTO. Tag #Hug1014 Graham 14-ft. plow. Tag #Bertha1014 (3) John Deere LZ 1010 8-ft. drills. Tag #Bertha1014 1996 Cat 988F wheel loader. Tag #RandyD1014.............................$115,000 2006 Hamm HD130 roller, canopy. Tag #RandyD1014 2006 PJ 30-ft. dually trailer, 21,500 GVW, Tulsa 9000 lb winch. Tag #RickT1014.................................................................................. $13,500 1974 Ford F350 pickup, automatic, duals, tool box, air compressor under hood, 300 gallon fuel tank with electric pump, Lincoln G8000 generator, 59,364 actual miles. Tag #RickT1014 Ach pickup head rack. Tag #RickT1014 Powder River squeeze chute. Tag #DennisD1014 (2) round bale feeders. Tag #HarryV1014 Honey Bee 28-ft. header, fits New Holland 2550 or HW320 swathers. Tag #LonnieH1014.............................................................................. $15,500 2005 John Deere 6420 FWD tractor, 95 hp, 3-pt., dual PTO, 2600 hours (no loader). Tag #JeffH1014............................................................... $52,000 2004 Chevrolet service truck, 6.0L engine. Tag #PatW1014 2005 Chevrolet 1 ton service truck, Duramax. Tag #PatW1014 Brandt 10x60 swing hopper auger (orange). Tag #PatW1014.............. $5500 Brandt 10x70 swing hopper auger (blue). Tag #PatW1014................... $8500 John Deere 4720 sprayer, stainless steel tank, loaded. Tag #PatW1014....... ................................................................................................... $160,000 Grizzly 3-pt. backhoe. Tag #ANF1014................................................... $3500 1993 New Holland TR98 combine, 2564 separator hours. Either MacDon 30-ft. draper header or 30-ft. straight cut header. Tag #BillB1014.$65,000 Case David Brown 1200 tractor, 3-pt., 540 PTO, new 18.4x30 rear tires, power draw bar, 3092 hours. Tag #RodB1014................................ $6500 63-ft. land plane. Tag #MacM1014 2013 CRP hay for sale. Tag #FredV1014 Farm King 10x60 straight auger. Tag #MarkS1014............................... $2500 Badger Hopto trailer backhoe. Tag #Hug1014..................................... $3500 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 114-ft. double booms, double nozzles, windscreens, 2 tanks, 18.4x26 lug tires. Tag #DaveB1014 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 114-ft. single boom, double nozzles, windscreens, 1500 gallon tank, 18.4x26 diamond tires. Tag #DaveB1014 M&W 450 grain dryer. Tag #DaveB1014 2009 Pontiac Grand Am car, 63,000 miles. Tag #MikeBS1014............ $9500 2007 Case IH 7010 combine, 1140 hours. Tag #Jess1014.............. $139,000 2007 Honey Bee SP36 draper header, double sickle, adapters to fit most Case combines. Tag #Jess1014................................................... $38,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 air seeder parts, new and used. Tag #Jess1014......... $1000

BACKHOES, LOADERS, SKID STEERS GRADERS, CRAWLERS & EXCAVATORS

2007 Boxer rear mount skid steer with digging and trenching attachments, 2008 Prohandler trailer. Tag #DwightP0714................................................$16,500 2005 Bobcat S175 skid steer loader. Tag #DwightP0714........................$21,500 Cat 12 grader. Tag #DonH0614...................................................................$5500 Case W36 wheel loader, 550 hours on replacement engine, 2814 total hours. New paint, excellent shape. Tag #DanG1213.............................................$38,000 John Deere 50 3-pt. backhoe. Tag #Dan1213.............................................$2500

COMBINES

Case IH 2388 combine. Tag #DaleP0814 John Deere 7700 combine, 24-ft. header, good motor. Tag #FrankB0814 Allis Chalmers G combine for parts. Tag #FrankB0814 1980 John Deere 7720 combine, John Deere 224 24-ft. straight cut header, John Deere 212 pickup header with 11-ft. Sund pickup. Tag #TL0814 Case IH 1440 combine with 24.5-ft. header, recent work. Tag #DeanK0814......... ...........................................................................................................$14,000 2010 John Deere 9770 combine, big singles, GS 111 mapping, AutoSteer, 640D draper header, pickup reel, transport, 600 engine hours, 450 separator hours. Tag #KA0814....................................................................$335,000 Allis-Chalmers N6 combine, 24-ft. double sickle header. Tag #CraigD0814........ ...........................................................................................................$12,000 2011 John Deere 9870 combine, duals, spreader, 640 hours. Tag #21st0714 2010 John Deere 9870 combine, duals, spreader, 871 hours. Tag #21st0714 2012 John Deere S680 combine, duals, chopper, 390 hours. Tag #21st0714 Massey Ferguson 850 combine, 24-ft. header. Tag #JHoyt0714 John Deere 105 combine with 24-ft. header. Tag #MikeMc0714.................$1500 1994 Case IH 1688 combine, 5150 hours, new sieves, new rasp bars, new concave, new 30.5x32 tires, 1015 pickup header, Victory pickup. Excellent shape. Tag #HLake0614.....................................................................$35,000 1994 Case IH 1688 combine, 6857 hours, new sieves, rasp bars, new concaves, new tires, 1015 pickup header, Rake-Up pickup. Excellent shape, always shedded. Tag #HLake0614.................................................................$35,000 1994 Case IH 1688 combine, 6804 hours, new sieves, new rasp bars, new concave, 1015 pickup header, Rake-Up pickup. Tag #HLake0614...........$30,000 1991 Case IH 1660 combine with new 1015 header with Sund pickup, 25-ft. 1010 standard cut header. Tag #Harry0614.......................................$40,000 1983 John Deere 7720 combine with 24-ft. header, new concave, new feeder house chain, real good shape. Tag #Ole0812....................................$15,000 John Deere 9650 combine, 36-ft. header. Tag #Bam0114 (3) John Deere 105 combines. Tag #BillD0214

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WANTED FEED BARLEY Phone (406) 939-0411, Scobey, Montana

1994 Kenworth L10 cab and chassis Cummins engine, 10 speed (406) 799-6923

TRAILER FOR SALE

Tag-a-Long 22.5 ton 29-ft. trailer (24-ft. deck and 5-ft. tail), 7-ft. ramps, 45,000 lbs. Phone (406) 538-3176, Lewistown, Montana

FOR SALE OR TRADE

Bale King 880 bale processor, good shape. Will trade for cows or.................................................................. $5000 20-ft. round bale rack.................................................. $750 1950 Chevrolet 1-ton with flatbed. Runs well............. $500 1952 GMC 11/2-ton truck with box, hoist and drill filler, runs well......................................................................... $1500 1951 Chevrolet 11/2-ton truck with box and hoist, runs well ............................................................................... $1000 Phone Herb Bingham, (406) 469-2250, Pendroy, MT

BeefTalk: Wet and dry; there is no constant By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension

The use of the word “sustainability” often is an indication that someone is searching for a simple, normal approach to life. In other words, the ability to fit in without the pressures of uncertainty. Is that possible? Can a cattle operation be “sustainable” in the long run or are the dynamics of the world around us too strong? Instead of sustainability, what we really may need is an organized response to everpresent change. As cattle producers, how we respond to the environment is key to our survival. The world is covered with water and plants. How we use the plants depends on how consumers look at their plates. For some, managing the world’s plants involves expanded usage and consumption of the plants. However, in the livestock business, the proliferation of plants enables the expansion of livestock. Ultimately, as water comes and goes, so do plants. The National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of NebraskaLincoln, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration cooperatively produce the U.S. Drought Monitor. Its website (http://droughtmonitor.unl. edu) shows the week’s drought intensity by various shades of color from dark red to yellow. Currently, significant parts of California, Nevada and selected small parts of Texas are involved in an exceptional drought. In a broad sense, the Southwest is dry and it continues up into the western states. Where is the moisture? Another U.S. drought portal that is a cooperative effort among many governmental agencies is the National Integrated Drought Information System at http://tinyurl.com/droughtmon. The map shows total moisture storage with respect to long-term averages. If you look at the map, light green to dark means

medium to above-average storage. The red and yellow indicate below- normal water storage, which we call drought. The image is very interesting and worth seeing. As with many models, trying to understand all the data that goes in is difficult, but with today’s wonderful computer graphics, the visual image can inform quickly. In this case, the Dickinson Research Extension Center is green, as is central Montana, which means very good to extreme storage. There are several green spots as you move east around the Great Lakes region and all the way to Maine. The yin and the yang, two very opposite forces of dry and wet conditions moving about the world, feeding the living system we live in. This is the world of water and plants. As water is withheld, the plants contract but expand again when the world is watered. For livestock producers, as the plants die, so do the livestock. As the plants regrow, the livestock resurge. That is called nature. For producers, it is called flexibility. I can remember grazing seasons when the end date came sooner than desired. The grass was gone and the cows were wandering. Today, we are doing the wandering as we try to find the cows in the tall grass. Forage is not lacking at the center. In fact, copious amounts of forage exist - much more than the center’s livestock herd can consume. As winter sets in, the green will turn to white, and those areas that have copious amounts of moisture will shiver and moan, while those that are dry will at least not be welcoming snow. This is why the beef business is and always will be a challenging industry. Producers constantly are trying to negotiate the yin and yang. They are trying to find that perfect spot that really does not exist. The point and challenge is that beef producers are seeking sustainability: in other

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words, the slow process of changing stocking rates to reflect the changing plant communities in response to changing moisture supplies. CONTINUED ON PAGE B12

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BeefTalk: Wet and dry; there is no constant CONTINUED FROM PAGE B10

The concepts of grazing and stockpiling forage are critical to the survival of a beef operation, as well as the need in many parts of the country to make hay to accommodate the seasons when there is no growth. The center, as with all producers, embarks on a management regime that adds and subtracts cattle, and moves cattle to take timely

advantage of a plant’s response to moisture. The moisture is not sustainable, but the ranch planning to use that moisture is. May you find all your ear tags. For more information, contact Ringwall at 1041 State Ave., Dickinson, ND 58601, or go to http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/beeftalk/.

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Test alteration simplifies diagnosis of poultry diseases

By Sandra Avant,  Agricultural Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have found a way to make it easier to detect two serious poultry diseases by modifying an already available test. The two diseases, avian reticuloendotheliosis and Marek’s disease, are highly contagious and can cause cancer-like diseases, production losses and death in birds. Marek’s disease usually affects young adult chickens, while reticuloendotheliosis infects chickens as well as other poultry—turkeys, ducks, geese and quail. Aly Fadly, research leader of the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Avian Disease and Oncology Laboratory (ADOL) in East Lansing, Michigan, modified a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay to detect unique genetic sequences of the viruses that cause the diseases. Diagnosing diseases involves taking tissue from the bird’s affected organs, preserving it, and identifying the virus by microscopic examination, which most laboratories are equipped to do. However, if a definitive diagnosis cannot be reached, fresh or frozen tissue from affected birds must be obtained and sent to the laboratory for further testing. The modified PCR allows diagnostic laboratories to extract virus DNA from preserved tissues to detect the two diseases. It offers an effective alternative to current cumbersome biological and molecular tests that require frozen or fresh tissue samples, according to Fadly. In addition, there is no need to rush more expensive frozen tissues to laboratories. That’s because samples are preserved in formalin, a cheap, readily available solid. Samples preserved in formalin can be shipped by ground mail, making the process less expensive. In other research, ADOL scientists are developing vaccines to help prevent the spread of Marek’s and other avian diseases. They have developed a new vaccine, called CVRM2, which effectively protects chickens against Marek’s disease viruses. ARS recently approved a license agreement with a private company to make CVRM2 into a commercial vaccine. ARS is USDA’s principal intramural scientific research agency, and this research supports the USDA’s priority of promoting international food security.

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By NDSU Extension Service 4-H land judging teams from Stark-Billings counties placed first in the senior and junior divisions of the state 4-H land judging contest in Park River on Thursday, August 7. The team of Stetson Pedersen, Caden Tuhy, Marissa Tuhy and Tristen Polensky, all of Dickinson, placed first in the 4-H senior division. Pedersen also was high individual in the senior division of the contest. Kurt Froelich coached the Stark-Billings teams. The Walsh County team of Toby Zikmund of Pisek, Taylor Knudson and Trevor Knudson of Dahlen, Kaitlyn Nelson of Grafton and Britton Bina of Lankin placed second in the senior division. Brad Brummond coached the Walsh County teams. The Stark-Billings team of Seth Polensky, Kail Larsen, Alexa Dineen, Kyle Kostelectky and Skylar Hondl, all of Dickinson, placed first in the junior division. The Eddy County team placed second in the junior division. Team members are Justin Lee, Tyler Lee and Beth Lee of Grace City, and Chris Becker of McHenry. Joel Lemer, Missy Hanson and Tim Becker coached the team. The Walsh County junior division team of Lilly Bina of Lankin; Jonah Zikmund, Owen Zikmund and Zach Zikmund of Pisek; Sara Hodek of Fairdale; Seth Nelson of Grafton; and Andrew Myrdahl of Edinburg placed third. The land-judging contest consists of four sites. Each site includes a pit for the contestants to examine the soil profile and characteristics. Information on the soil depth history, present crop use, cropping plan and fertility levels is provided to the contestants. They use this information, and estimate slope and potential erosion, to determine land class and recommendations for management of the soil. The North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service’s Walsh County office hosted the contest with support and sponsorship from the Walsh County Crop Improvement Association, Walsh County Natural Resources Conservation Service and North Dakota 4-H Foundation. David Franzen, NDSU Extension soils specialist, officiated the contest.

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1979 John Deere 772A grader, contractor owned and maintained machine, good solid grader, good tires, ready to go to work........................................................................$32,500

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1993 Case 580SK backhoe loader, 4WD, 4-in-1 clamshell bucket, extend-a-hoe, only 2700 hours! Good clean machine....... . ...............................................................................$28,888

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The batter used to make pancakes is almost exactly the same as the batter used to make regular cakes. The pancake batter is just a little thinner. Pancakes have become so popular, that people don’t just eat them for breakfast anymore. Many people like to eat pancakes for dinner! On Pancake Day in Newfoundland (the day before Ash Wednesday, the beginning of lent), items are placed in the pancake batter before it is cooked to foretell the future for family members. If a boy received an item for a trade, it meant he would enter that trade. If a girl received an item for a trade, it meant she would marry a person from that trade.

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Prairie Fare: Botulism not only linked to home-canned foods

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service Every now and then I get a call or email that inspires a column. Last week, I received a call from someone outside of North Dakota who told me a tragic story that involved food. According to my caller, a woman had prepared a main dish in a slow cooker. When it was done, she turned it off, covered it and let it stand on the counter for many hours. Later, she ate some of the food. Investigators determined that botulism was the cause of death. My caller said he was attending her funeral, and he asked me if I could write something about botulism to warn others. I was touched by the story. The last thing food safety specialists want to hear is that someone died as a result of seeking nourishing food. I don’t know all the details. Maybe she made this dish many times previously. Perhaps she let it stand on the counter in the past but was fortunate that the toxin didn’t form the other times. Although we cannot change the outcome, we can learn from this tragedy. Has this happened previously? In 1995, the Departments of Health in Arkansas and Oklahoma investigated a similar case. The patient had been admitted to a hospital with dizziness, blurred vision, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing and nausea, which are hallmark symptoms of botulism. He needed to be placed on a ventilator to breathe. The investigators learned that he had eaten home-canned green beans and stew with roast beef and potatoes. Contrary to what people suspected, the green beans were not the issue in this case. The stew tested positive for the botulinum toxin. It had been covered with a heavy lid and was allowed to stand for three days on the stovetop. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends that perishable food spend no more than two hours at room temperature. The number of botulism cases per year is relatively low, but the fatality rate is high. The symptoms usually show up 18 to 36 hours after eating the food. Clostridium botulinum is the name of a group of bacteria usually found in the soil, so that is how the bacteria “hitch a ride” on vegetables. The bacteria can form spores (protective coats) that allow the organism to survive in nature’s harsh conditions. The toxin can form in low-acid, anaerobic (oxygen-free), warm conditions. A covered container of lukewarm stew would meet the criteria to promote the formation of the botulinum toxin. However, placing leftover food in shallow containers in the refrigerator prevents the formation of the toxin. We usually associate foodborne botulism with foods improperly canned at home, but other foods also have been implicated. For example, asparagus, green beans and peppers have been linked to many of the botulism cases associated with home canning. Besides beef stew, onions sautéed in margarine and left in a pile on a grill, foil-wrapped baked potatoes left on the counter overnight, and pot pies all have been linked with botulism outbreaks. Mushrooms, ripe olives, tuna, liver pate, luncheon meats, sausage and smoked fish are among other foods that can support the growth of the toxin. What are the lessons we can learn from the tragedy my caller described? If you make food ahead of time or have leftovers, be sure to cool foods quickly. Toxins can form in food that is not cooled fast enough. Some toxins can be inactivated by 10 minutes of boiling, but preventing the toxin from forming is the best way to protect ourselves. As we would expect, thicker foods, such as chili or stew, take a longer time to cool. Here are the steps to cool foods quickly: • Place thick foods, such as stew or chili, in shallow pans no more than 2 inches deep. Cut meat into thin pieces. • Make your sink into an “ice bath” to cool foods quickly. Place food in a pan, then set it in the ice bath, stirring regularly. • Leave out some of the water in the recipe and add ice near the end of cooking to chill the food. If you plan to can vegetables, meats and other low-acid foods at home, remember that you need to use a pressure canner, not a water-bath canner. Pressure canners heat the food to about 240 F, which inactivates the spores that can produce the deadly toxin. Add acid, such as lemon juice or CONTINUED ON PAGE B15

Prairie Fare: Botulism not only linked to canned foods CONTINUED FROM PAGE B14

citric acid, to tomatoes to ensure they are at a safe acidity level for water-bath canning. Use safe, research-tested salsa recipes when canning. Visit http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/food for a wide range of food preservation materials. Here is a meal that goes together in minutes. You can prepare it right away or place the raw ingredients in a gallonsized freezer bag for a ready-to-cook meal later. Cilantro Lime Chicken 3 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless Juice from 4 limes 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen corn 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 red onion, chopped 1 (14.5-oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 tsp. cumin Salt and pepper, to taste To freeze: Place all ingredients in a gallon-sized, zip-top bag and put in the freezer. Thaw in the fridge overnight. To cook: Place in a slow cooker on low for eight hours. Heat to an internal temperature of at least 165 F. When done, shred meat and serve on tortillas with your choice of toppings. Chill leftovers in shallow pans.

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CASNR helps prospective students Experience the Power of Red

By Sandi Alswager Karstens, IANR News Service tours of both UNL campuses start at 2 p.m. High school and transfer students can Academic interest areas featured at the learn about the College of Agricultural open house include agribusiness/agriculSciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) at the Experience the Power of Red Open tural economics; agricultural education/ House on October 18. agricultural and environmental sciences The open house, held on the University communication/hospitality, restaurant and of Nebraska-Lincoln’s (UNL) East Campus, tourism management; agronomy; animal gives students the chance to hear about the science; applied science; biochemistry; food college’s 30 academic programs and two science and technology; food technology pre-professional programs, said Laura Frey, for companion animals; forensic science; UNL college relations director. They can grazing livestock systems; horticulture; also meet current UNL faculty, staff and insect science; mechanized systems manstudents. agement/agricultural engineering/biological “They get to explore career opportunisystems engineering; microbiology; natural resources, including applied climate scities and just become familiar with UNL in general,” she said. ence, environmental restoration science, The open house will begin at 9 a.m. with environmental studies, fisheries and wildlife, refreshments and a browsing session, when grassland ecology and management, natural students can get a brief introduction to each resources and environmental economics and department in the college. Following a welwater science; PGA golf management; plant biology; turfgrass and landscape managecome at 10 a.m., students and parents will attend academic sessions that offer more ment; veterinary science; and the Engler in-depth information about each academic Agribusiness Entrepreneurship program. program. The event finishes with lunch and For more information or to register, visit a scholarship drawing at 12:45 p.m. Optional casnr.unl.edu/openhouse.

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1995 Kenworth T800 N14 Cummins, 435 hp, 15 speed, 230” wheelbase, tri axle, 12,000# front, 40,000# rear.. .............................................$25,500

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1991 International 2500 single axle dump truck, Cummins L10, 260 hp, 13 speed, 10-ft box, plumbed for snow plow. 211,000 miles.....$12,500

2000 Kenworth W900L Cummins N14 at 525 hp, 13 speed, steerable lift axle, 2 line wet kit.............$37,500 2005 Kenworth T800 Cat C13 at 410 hp, 10 speed, AC400 suspension...... .............................................$32,500

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

1994 Kenworth W900L Cat 3406C, 15 speed, 260” wheelbase....$23,500

1999 Kenworth T800B C12 Cat, 430 hp, 13 speed, 14,600# front, 46,000# rears.....................................$27,500

2008 Reinke 48x102 step deck combo, load levelers, fixed spread axle, tool boxes..............................$23,500

(2) 2004 Western Star tandem axle tractors, C15 Cat @ 475 hp, 13 speed, 12,000# front, 40,000# rears. Each......................................$24,500

1998 AutoCar tri axle dump, 475 Cat, 13 speed, 14,000# front, 40,000# rears on T ride suspension, differential locks, steerable lift axle, 17-ft. Pioneer box with high lift gate, plumbed for pup................... $29,500

2- 1997 Freightliner FLD120SD 455 hp Cat, 8LL transmission, Hendrickson suspension, 16-ft. Ranco rock boxes with high lift gate, plumbed for pup. Excellent condition. Each........... .............................................$31,500

1999 Williamson 4 axle pup with 18-ft. box, steerable air lift front axle. Good condition.....................$13,500

2007 Ledwell equipment trailer, 48x102, fixed neck, hydraulic tail folding beavertail, air ride......$29,500

1996 Peterbilt 379 Cat 3406E at 435 hp, 10 speed, fresh in frame, new paint, 2 line wet kit................$23,500

1978 Hyster 35 ton folding neck lowboy, 21-ft.x96”, 18 hp Honda power, folding outriggers, 70% LP 22.5, 80% brakes...................................$16,500

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LOADER FOR SALE Farmhand F10 loader, new never assembled. Steel forks for above loader available. Phone (406) 735-4464 evenings, Geyser, MT

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Montana barley varieties 2014

By United States Department of Agriculture

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The total acres of barley seeded in Montana in 2014 are reported at 940,000 acres, down from 990,000 acres planted in 2013. Montana ranks first in planted barley acreage in the United States for 2014, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, Montana Field Office. The top variety seeded in Montana for the seventh year in a row was AC Metcalfe, followed by Hockett, Haxby, and Moravian 115. Top malting varieties AC Metcalfe continues to be the leading malting barley variety for the seventh year in a row. Montana growers seeded 303,700 acres (32.3 percent of total acres of barley planted in Montana). AC Metcalfe is a two-row malting barley developed by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, located in Brandon, Manitoba. It has an 8 percent higher yield, but matures one day later than

Harrington. It is resistant to loose smut, and is moderately resistant to the spot-form of net blotch, surface-borne smuts, and common root rot. It has plump kernels and high test weight, but it is susceptible to scald and septoria. Hockett is the second leading malting barley variety planted in 2014. Montana producers planted 104,600 acres, accounting for 11.1 percent of the total barley acres planted this year. Hockett is a two-rowed dry land variety that was developed by Montana State University (MSU) in 2008. When compared to Harrington, Hockett has a higher yield and better malt quality given dry land conditions. It is susceptible to lodging and stripe rust. Moravian 115 ranked third among malting barley varieties seeded for the 2014 crop year. A total of 83,300 acres or 8.9 percent of all barley is planted to this variety. This is a two-rowed variety bred by Coors Brewing Company. It is a small-stature, high yielding variety with high extract and moderate protein. It is a semi-dwarf barley and typically does not lodge under normal production conditions. CONTINUED ON PAGE B18

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Montana barley varieties 2014 CONTINUED FROM PAGE B16

Conrad is the fourth most common malting barley variety seeded in 2014. A total of 29,900 acres were planted, accounting for 3.2 percent of the total acres seeded. Conrad is a two-row variety released by Busch Agricultural Resources in 2005. This variety is a medium-tall plant with fair straw strength and a medium late maturity. Conrad has malt protein levels similar to Merit and Harrington. Its resistance to both scald and net blotch is slightly better than Harrington and is resistant to rust stripe. Top forage varieties Haybet has been the top forage barley variety seeded for the past fifteen years. Montana farmers planted 73,900 acres, accounting for 7.9 percent of the total acres seeded in 2014. It was developed cooperatively by the Agricultural Research Service, USDA, and the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station in 1989. It is a two-rowed, hooded, white-kernel spring hay barley. Compared to Horsford hay barley, Haybet is 3 days later in heading and similar in plant height and percent lodging. Haybet is higher in hay yield than Horsford, but they are similar in grain yield. Lavina is the second most common forage barley variety planted in 2014 with 18,700 acres or 2.0 percent of the total barley planted. It is a two-rowed, hooded hay barley developed by MSU, and is a cross

between Haybet and Baronesse varieties. Lavina was released as a replacement for Haybet with the attributes of slightly higher forage production potential and much higher grain production potential. Top feed varieties Haxby remained the top feed barley variety planted for feed in 2014 for the eighth year in a row. Producers planted 92,300 acres in 2014 down from 113,000 in 2013. This variety accounts for 9.8 percent of the total barley acres planted in Montana. Haxby is a two-rowed barley developed by MSU. Yields are equal to Baronesse and Eslick and are higher than Gallatin and Valier varieties. It is medium height and maturity, and has superior performance in low moisture conditions. Haxby has high test weights in both dry land and irrigated areas. Champion is the second most common Montana feed barley variety in 2014. Montana growers planted 14,900 acres, accounting for 1.6 percent of the 2014 planted acres. Champion was developed by WestBred LLC, Bozeman, Montana in 1997. It is a cross between Baronesse and Camas. It is a two-row spring barley that has a semi-erect to intermediate growth habit. Champion has fair to good resistance to lodging and shattering. It also shows strengths to neck breaking and drought.

New switchgrass variety promises more biofuel

By Ann Perry, Agricultural Research Service The release of a new type of switchgrass specifically designed for bioenergy generation has been announced by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) researchers and their partners. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have spent decades working on different projects that contributed to the development of the cultivar “Liberty,” which can yield eight tons of biomass per acre. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency, and this research contributes to the USDA priority of developing new bioenergy sources. The release of the new cultivar is a significant milestone for ARS. It’s also a key accomplishment for CenUSA Bioenergy, a project funded by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, which is tasked with developing perennial bioenergy production systems in the Midwest. An announcement about Liberty was published in the Journal of Plant Registrations in June. ARS researchers who contributed to Liberty’s development include retired geneticist Ken Vogel, agronomist Rob Mitchell, molecular biologist Gautam Sarath, and geneticist Michael Casler. Mitchell and Sarath work at the ARS Grain, Forage and Bioenergy Research Unit in Lincoln, Nebraska, and Casler works at the U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Liberty contains traits from southern lowland switchgrass types that result in high yields, as well as traits from northern upland switchgrass types that support winter hardiness. In a 16-year breeding study, the new cultivar increased biomass production by as much as 43 percent compared to the parent lines. Another plus with the new cultivar is that gains in yield were achieved without an increase in nitrogen fertilizer use, which helped lower expected production costs on the farm by approximately $20 to $30 per ton. With the increased yields, each acre of switchgrass could potentially be used to produce 75 to 160 more gallons of ethanol. The development of Liberty followed several ARS investigations into the evolutionary patterns of switchgrass, which is a native North American perennial with a highly complex genome. This work has resulted in the identification of eight regional gene pools with traits that could be useful in developing switchgrass varieties for different production environments.

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Four scientists named to Agricultural Research Service Science Hall of Fame

By Jan Suszkiw, Agricultural Research Service the development of more efficient farming Four scientists have been named to practices and strategies to prevent or mitithe Agricultural Research Service (ARS) gate the environmental impact of nutrient, Science Hall of Fame for discoveries in sediment or chemical losses from crop fields soybean genomics, sustainable farming, through runoff, erosion or other processes. poultry disease control and crop micronuLillehoj, a research molecular biologist at trients. ARS is the chief intramural scientific the ARS Animal Biosciences and Biotechresearch agency of the U.S. Department of nology Laboratory in Beltsville, Maryland, Agriculture (USDA). has conducted basic and applied research Perry B. Cregan, Jerry L. Hatfield, Hyun that advanced the understanding of immuS. Lillehoj and Ross M. Welch will be nological responses in poultry to the enteric honored today in a ceremony at the ARS pathogens Eimeria and Clostridium, which National Agricultural Library in Beltsville, together cost the U.S. poultry industry $5 Maryland. ARS established the Science billion annually in losses. Lillehoj also has Hall of Fame in 1986 to honor senior developed alternatives to antibiotic apagency researchers for outstanding, lifelong proaches—integrating nutrition, health and achievements in agricultural science and disease research—to protect commercial technology. Nominees must be retired or chickens from important avian diseases. eligible to retire to receive the award. Welch, a retired plant physiologist who “Our four inductees are being recognized worked at the ARS Plant, Soil and Nutritoday for exemplary research that has had tion Research Unit in Ithaca, New York, significant impact on the agricultural sector conducted pioneering research on the roles and scientific community through their inof zinc, iron, nickel and other micronutrients novative approaches to problem solving and in maintaining plant health and productivity. dedication to mentoring young scientists,” His discoveries illustrated the importance said ARS Administrator Chavonda Jacobsof using plant breeding and fertilization to Young. “They exemplify the values that bolster micronutrient levels in staple food have made ARS the premier agricultural crops, especially in developing countries research organization that it is today.” where health problems associated with Cregan, research leader of the ARS Soymalnutrition is a concern. bean Genomics and Improvement Laboratory in Beltsville, Maryland, has been the driving force behind the development of new tools to identify, describe and map soybean, wheat and common bean genes for economically important traits, including resistance to pests and diseases, better tolerance to stresses such as drought, increased yield and improved seed quality traits. Hatfield, director of the ARS National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment in Ames, Iowa, has conducted numerous field-scale research projects leading to

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Managing resistant parasites in horses By Penn State Extension

Parasite control is an important component of all equine health care programs. Understanding the Basics of Parasite Resistance and Developing a De-worming Program • It is no longer enough to simply pull out a tube of dewormer and treat your horses every eight weeks. • Today it is critically important to understand the basics of parasite resistance and develop a deworming program that will work for your farm. That program will need to be re-evaluated and modified as environmental conditions change from year to year, and farm management and number of horses fluctuate. • It is imperative that all horse owners begin to combat resistant parasites that can spread from farm to farm, causing alarming consequences for the equine community. • Resistance is a real threat. With no new products on the horizon, it is important to protect our horses by keeping current products effective. What is resistance? • Resistance is defined as the ability of parasitic worms in a population to survive a treatment that was once effective against the worms. • Today most horse owners continue to follow recommendations that are 30 to 40 years old and may be using products that are totally ineffective. The ground work for resistance was already in place in the late 1960’s when new deworming products were introduced along with the recommendations that horse owners use them every 8 weeks. • Prior to the introduction of these products, the large strongyle (Strongylus vulgaris) was the parasite of greatest concern. These large parasites migrated through arteries, interrupting blood supply to the gut, causing colic and sometimes death. However the use of the drugs of the 1960s and newer products of the 70’s and 80’s greatly reduced the prevalence of large strongyles on farms. Unfortunately, indiscriminate use of these products has lead to a drastic increase of another parasite, the small strongyle (cyathostomes). By the 1980s it was recognized that virtually 100% of the eggs being shed by horses were small strongyle eggs. Small strongyle larvae • Are very small, virtually microscopic in size. • Over 100,000 small strongyle larvae can live in a horse resulting in the production of millions of eggs. • Hundreds can live in a droplet of water on a blade of grass. • Populations of these parasites on farms can be very large - billions of larvae can occur in pastures. • Because of their rapid reproductive rate and ability to produce massive numbers of eggs, it is very easy for resistant worms to develop quite quickly. The more frequently deworming products are used, the quicker the resistant parasite levels will build. Normally there are very few resistant worms on a farm. Each time deworming products are used, the worms that are susceptible to the product are

killed. Only the resistant worms survive and pass on genes for resistance. Horses graze and pick up resistant larvae and then shed more resistant worm eggs. Over time the whole population on the farm is resistant. Old Methods of de-worming is not working • What should you do? Work with your veterinarian to develop a program that works for your farm, at the same time reducing reliance on deworming products that can lead to resistant parasites. • To develop an effective program it is necessary to understand the parasites that you want to control - in other words, it is necessary to think like a parasite. If you are a parasite • Parasite’s number one goal is to produce thousands of eggs. Relatively speaking, very few parasites are actually in the horse. The vast majority of worms are on the pastures. The goal of a deworming program should not be to just kill parasites in the horse. The major goal should be to reduce shedding of eggs on pastures where they can contaminate many horses. It is especially important to prevent shedding of eggs on early spring pastures to reduce the potential for season long increases in parasite burden. • Parasites are found in greatest numbers in horses that have poor immunity to them. Most horses have some level of immunity to small strongyles and shed very few eggs. It is estimated that 20 to 30% of the horses on farms produce 80% of the eggs. It is important to conduct fecal egg counts to determine which horses carry large parasite burdens and develop a management plan that prevents them from shedding eggs on pastures. • Parasites have developed strategies to survive adverse conditions in the environment. Warm, wet conditions are necessary for the development of larvae that can infect horses. Hot, dry conditions were previously thought to be the enemy of parasites. However, research conducted by Dr. Michael Sukhdeo of Rutgers University, has shown that small strongyles can actually survive very hot dry conditions by “dehydrating.” This process is called anhydrosis. In this state the worms are brittle, use very little energy, and can survive long periods in the pasture. They cannot infect a horse in the dehydrated stage but will rehydrate when rain returns. When a drought is broken, large numbers of infectious stage parasites may become present in pastures. Dragging pastures in summer will just serve to spread these dehydrated parasites. Parasites can survive in the infectious stage at temperatures of 45 to 85 degrees. Eggs can hatch and develop into infectious stage larvae in 3-5 days at temperatures in the upper 70’s when moisture is adequate. At cooler temperatures, this may take weeks or months. • Parasites want the manure to be deposited in a pasture containing grasses (and a lot of horses.) Stalls and stress lots are generally too dry to support the development of small strongyle larvae that can infect horses. • Parasites like certain areas of a pasture

where they will most likely be found. Horses tend to produce manure as a group in areas of a pasture called “roughs.” Horses do not graze the “roughs” in the pastures. They will graze pasture grasses around the roughs creating “lawns” in the pasture. Small strongyle eggs are deposited in the manure in the pasture “roughs” and will develop into larvae under the right conditions. The larvae are very small and do not have the energy to move very far from the roughs. However, rain can move parasites downhill from the roughs where they were deposited. The parasites will usually be found below the manure deposition sites, in the lower parts of the pastures. This area usually has the highest soil fertility, the most soil moisture, and the best grass. Interestingly, this is also where the horses most often graze. If you were a parasite you would like that! • Parasites need to be eaten fairly quickly once they are in the infectious stage. Parasites will be found in a droplet of water on a blade of grass and will be very still to conserve energy. If no horse eats them when in the infectious stage, they die. Rotating pastures can help reduce parasite burdens on pastures. If parasites are eaten by another type of animal they will also die. Multi-species grazing can help with parasite control. • Parasite populations is strengthened if the horse owner use de-wormers frequently. Parasite family members with resistant genes will survive while all parasite relatives without these genes will die. Pretty soon only larvae from eggs from resistant relatives will be infecting horses. Proper protocol today calls for maintaining a population of parasites that can be killed by de-wormers (a refuge) in order to delay the development of resistant parasites. Fecal egg counts conducted before and after using a deworming product can be used to determine if the parasites on your farm are resistant to that product. • Parasites appreciate help in being spread throughout the pasture. Harrowing the pasture and spreading fresh manure will increase the areas of the pasture that have infectious larvae. Harrowing pastures in summer will just serve to spread dehydrated larvae. Removing manure from pastures will virtually reduce the chance of parasite infection. Always be sure to properly compost manure before spreading it on pastures. The heat of composting will destroy many small strongyle eggs. Goal of a parasite control program: • Parasites have evolved over millions of years to be very good at what they do. The goal of a parasite control program today is not to eliminate parasites but to reduce transmission, maintain worm burdens below harmful levels and manage those horses that maintain chronically high parasite levels. To do this it is critical to involve your veterinarian in management decisions, use fecal egg counts to determine what the parasite levels are in your horses and on your farm, and make decisions base on environmental conditions, pasture management practices and parasite levels on the farm.

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USED 4WD TRACTORS

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1981 John Deere 8640 (229 PTO hp) quad range transmission, 3 hydraulics, PTO, 14-ft Degelman dozer..............................$21,500

1995 John Deere 8970 (400 engine hp) PowerShift transmission, 4 hydraulics, 520/85R42 duals................................................$69,500

2000 John Deere 5510 (75 PTO hp) sync shuttle transmission, MFWD, 3 pt. hitch, 18.4x30 singles.............................................$21,500

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USED LOADER TRACTORS 2011 John Deere 5065E (65 eng hp) MFWD, 3-pt, 1 hydraulic, PTO. New John Deere 553 loader with 6-ft bucket. Only 108 hours......... ........................................................$31,900

2012 John Deere 3005 compact tractor (23.5 PTO hp) 8 speed transmission, MFWD, 3-pt. hitch, JD 300 loader. Like new.........$18,500 2010 John Deere X720 lawn and garden tractor, 54” deck and 14 bu power flow bagger......... ...........................................................$8500 2003 John Deere GT245 lawn and garden tractor, 54” deck........................................$1675

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USED HAY & FORAGE

Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft. air hoe drill, 7.2” spacing ...........................................$42,500 (2) John Deere 9350 disk drills, 8-ft. units, fertilizer, hitch............................................$4750 (3) John Deere 9350 disc drills, 10-ft. units, 6” spacing, fertilizer, JD transport hitch.$11,500

USED TILLAGE EQUIPMENT

USED SPRAYERS

USED MISCELLANEOUS

1999 John Deere 9610 combine, 30.5x32 singles, chopper, chaff spreader, dual range cylinder............................................$69,500 Used Set of 18.4x38 duals for John Deere 9600, 9610, 60 % rubber..............................$3000

2012 John Deere S660 combine, 520/85R38 duals, Contour Master, low, low hours..CALL

John Deere 2700 mulch ripper............$23,500 Harrell 5 bottom switch plow, 18”............$1650

John Deere 3970 forage harvester.........$3500 John Deere 746 loader mounts for 77-7920..... .............................................................$500 John Deere 840 loader mounts for 8000 series.......................................................$500 Brandt 4000 grain vac.............................$4500 2013 Brandt 13x70 hp swing away auger with hydraulic winch................................$21,900

2007 John Deere X540 lawn and garden tractor, 54” mower, powerflow bagger, new engine... ...........................................................$5750 2011 John Deere D120 lawn tractor, 42” deck, bagger, new motor..............................$1750 2010 John Deere Z720A front mower, 60” deck....................................................$6500 2006 John Deere 1435 front mower, 72” deck.. ........................................................$10,750 Cub Cadet GT3200 54” mower deck & 45” snowblower.........................................$5500 Cub Cadet SLT1554 lawn tractor, 54” deck....... ...........................................................$1650 John Deere 60HD rotary broom (fits 3000 series tractor)................................................$2950 John Deere 40 60” tiller..........................$1250 John Deere 59 snowblower (fits 3000 series tractor..................................................$2500 John Deere 320 snowthrower...................$150

2006 John Deere 9660STS combine, 520/85R38 duals................................................... CALL 2002 John Deere 9650 STS 800/70r65 singles, chopper............................................$95,000

2013 John Deere 640FD draper platform, no HHS in rigid........................................ CALL 2012 John Deere 635FD draper platform, no HHS.................................................... CALL 2010 John Deere 630R platform, pickup reel... ........................................................... CALL 1997 John Deere 930F flex platform.......$9950 John Deere 930F flex platform, CWS air reel, header trailer....................................$14,500 MacDon 962 draper platform with pickup reel... ........................................................$17,500 1997 MacDon 960D platform.................. CALL

USED ROUND BALERS Flexi-Coil 65 110-ft. sprayer....................$9500 2011 Summers Ultimate 1500 gallon sprayer, 100-ft. booms...................................$37,500 2006 Brandt, 1000 gallon sprayer........$11,000

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USED TIRES

set of 4, 710/70R42 duals, 98% rubber, 2 inside, 2 duals.............................................$15,000 set of 4, 710/70R42 duals, 90% rubber, 2 inside, 2 duals.............................................$14,000 set of 4, 480/80R50 duals, 98% rubber.$12,000 2006 Brandt 10x70 swing away auger with pit express drive over hopper...............$10,900 Brandt 8x52 super charged auger, 25 hp Honda.................................................$6950 2011 John Deere XUV 825i gator. 4000 miles. ...........................................................$8950 2011 John Deere XUV 850i gator...........$9950 Diamond 72” & 62” mowers.....................$2500 A day on the farm begins at SUNRISE!

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USED BEET EQUIPMENT

2004 Amity beet harvester, 6 row, steerable, row finder...............................................$33,500 Artsway 9420 beet harvester, 6 row, 24”, row finder, rear steer...............................$14,500 WIC 9 row defoliator, steerable, knife scalper.... ...........................................................$6500 1993 WIC 6 row defoliator, steerable, knife scapler................................................$6500 2005 Amity defoliator, 6 row, steerable...$11,500

(2) 2011 John Deere 568, loaded. Each........... ..................................................$32,500 ea. 2011 John Deere 568 loaded, net wrap............ ........................................................$36,500 (2) 2009 John Deere 568, loaded. Each........... ..................................................$34,500 ea. 2007 John Deere 568 mega wide pickup, net wrap.................................................$19,500

2007 John Deere 568, loaded except for kicker bar...................................................$28,500 2005 John Deere 567 net wrap, mega wide..... ........................................................$16,900 1994 John Deere 535.............................$8500 1998 John Deere 566 mega-tooth pickup......... ...........................................................$9250 1998 New Holland 664 net wrap.............$5950

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ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE 1st and 2nd cutting, 4x4x8-ft. square bales Call (406) 590-5910, Bynum, Montana

1969 Ford Cabover 20-ft. box Call 406-799-6923

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1998 Fiat-Allis FD80 crawler, 6 way blade, low hours, Cummins diesel, hydrostatic transmission.. ......................................$26,000

MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

2012 Frontier DH5312 12-ft heavy offset disc. Excellent,.....$28,000 2007 Cat TL943 telescoping forklift, 9000# capacity, 43-ft. reach, outriggers.......................$45,000

Link Belt HSP-8022 rough terrain crane, 80-ft. boom, 4BT Cummins, 7600 hours, excellent tires................................$35,000

TRUCKS & TRAILERS 1989 Cat 140G Low Pro cab, snow wing, front lift group, recent engine and transmission, 14.00x24 tires...............................$65,000 1998 Mack water truck with 5000 gallon tank, hydraulic pump, front/rear/side spray......$33,500 1989 Ford L8000 palfinger 3200K knuckle boom crane, 21-ft steel flatbed, airlift tag, recent new engine. ..........................$42,000

1975 John Deere 7520 4WD tractor, PTO, 3-pt., duals, excellent tires, 9800 hours. ......................... Call

1995 Cat 160H motorgrader, ripper, push block, radial tires, service records...........................$89,500

EXCAVATORS

2007 Knapheide 9-ft. utility box, very good condition..................$4500

AM General M923 6x6, 240 hp Cummins, Allison automatic, new tires. Extra nice. Each....$10,500

2007 Kubota KX91-3, hydraulic thumb, 2200 hours....... $29,500 2012 Sidedumper Industries Super B side dump set. Excellent..Call

(7) 2010 & 2011 Trail King TKBD22433 3 axle, air ride, bottom dump trailers. Each..................$35,000 1978 Williamson 2 axle aluminum gravel pup.........................$3500

TRADES CONSIDERED

Used 17-ft. dump box with sloped tailgate..............................$2500 Progressive Link hydraulic thumb to fit Komatsu 300............$3500 Komatsu excavator buckets, 200 and 300 size.........Call for Price

WHEEL LOADERS

1993 Cat 320L hydraulic excavator, good undercarriage, hydraulic thumb, 8400 hours, nice............ ..................................... $45,000

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2007 Komatsu WA250 QA 3-yd. bucket, EROPS, clean and straight..........................$59,500

Prairie Fare: Have you tried eggplant?

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service I recall the first time I brought home an eggplant from the grocery store. I probably would have gotten similar attention if I brought a Martian home for dinner. I pulled it out of the shopping bag and set it on the counter. My husband and our kids gathered around and examined it. As I recall, my husband said, “Anything as weird as eggplant has to be nutritious.” I gave my husband “the look.” He stopped talking. “It doesn’t look like an egg,” our son remarked. He was 7 years old at the time. “I think it’s pretty and shiny,” our then 4-year-old daughter added. “It’s supposed to be purple, not almost black,” our son reminded her. When I finally was able to extricate my family from staring at the intact eggplant, I prepared it in a way I thought they might enjoy or at least taste. I dipped eggplant slices in beaten eggs, rolled them in crushed crackers and herbs and fried them in some canola oil. I loaded my husband’s plate with a hefty pile of eggplant. He ate it all with no further comments. I think he talked about how delicious it tasted. Our daughter ate a small piece. Our son wrinkled his nose. He looked at me and said, “This is too weird.” I think I coaxed him to have a tiny nibble. Echoing in my brain was the advice of nutrition researchers who say a new food may take 10 or more exposures before a child will try it. I decided to be patient. Now, 12 years later, our two teenagers are adventurous eaters who will try almost any food. They love to try new things in restaurants and appreciate unique combinations of foods at home. Eggplants have been eaten for centuries. Spaniards called it “Berenganias” or the apple of love. They thought eggplant contained a love potion. In the U.S., eggplant was first used as an ornamental plant. Eggplant is very low in calories unless you bread it and fry it. A half-cup serving of plain eggplant contains about 20 calories and is a source of dietary fiber and some vitamin C. Eggplants are very perishable, so they should be used quickly after purchase or harvest. Look for eggplants with a smooth, even-colored, dark purple skin. Avoid eggplants with any sunken dark areas. Store them in the vegetable compartment of your refrigerator because the higher humidity helps keep them fresh. Eggplant can be sautéed, baked, broiled, grilled or stuffed. Extra eggplant can be frozen. To freeze, slice or cube the eggplant and dip in a solution of 1 tablespoon lemon juice to 1 quart of water. Blanch in boiling water for four minutes. Cool promptly in cold water. After cooling, dip again in the lemon juice solution. Drain well and package in air-tight containers, leaving 1/2-inch head space. Here’s a tasty recipe that makes good use of a variety of late-summer garden goodies, including eggplant, zucchini, green peppers and onions. In fact, a few years ago when we watched a movie with the same name as this recipe, my kids remembered the first time they tried eggplant at home. Ratatouille 1/4 c. olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, sliced 1 green pepper, seeded and cut in strips 3 medium unpared zucchini, cut in 1/4-inch slices 1 medium eggplant, pared and cut into cubes 2 tsp. dried basil 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. black pepper 3 tomatoes, peeled and cut in wedges Heat oil in large skillet; add garlic, onion, green pepper and zucchini. Cook about three minutes or until onion is tender, stirring frequently. Add eggplant, herbs and seasonings and then cover and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomato wedges; cover and cook five for minutes longer or until tomatoes are heated. Serve hot or cold. (Note: To remove skins from tomatoes, plunge tomatoes one at a time in boiling water for about 30 seconds. Skins then will slip off easily.) Makes six servings. Each serving contains 136 calories, 9.5 grams (g) of fat, 12.5 g of carbohydrates and 4 g of fiber.

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BIG EQUIPMENT CO. 1287 Hwy 87 West, HAVRE, MT FAX: 406-265-9367 www.bigequipment.com RON HARMON MANAGER/OWNER CELL: 406-265-0096 HOME: 406-265-9808

TRACTORS & LOADER

Big Bud 665/50 Detroit 12V-92 at 700 hp., Trelleborg 900/65 duals, HID lights, JD compatible Auto Steer, 75830 Clark axles...........$260,000 Big Bud 600/50 KT 1150 motor, major component work, twin disk transmission, 75,000# Clark axles, new paint, new 30.5x32 tires...... .............................................................................................$180,000 Big Bud 550/50 550 hp, 2610 Series transmission, 70,000 lb. Clark axles, new paint and interior..........................................................$125,000 Big Bud 525/50 600 hp, 1110 hours, 1150 motor, new style ROPS cab.......................................................................................$125,000 Big Bud 525/50 rebuilt transmission........................................$110,000 Big Bud KT 525 525 hp, can be 600 hp. 30.5x32. Recent engine work. Good condition.......................................................................$39,500 Big Bud 500/30, 475 hp, 8V-92 engine, duals @ 60%, Clark axles, 4 remotes, new paint................................................................$95,000 Big Bud 450 Series IV, 5655 hours, Cummins engine, Trelleborg tires... .............................................................................................$199,500 Big Bud 450 Series IV, 3000 hours, 3406 Cat engine, Trelleborg tires... .............................................................................................$199,500 1979 Big Bud 450/50, 30.5x32 duals, 4037 hours....................$89,500 Big Bud KT450 1150 Cummins 450 hp, 13 speed Fuller transmission, 70,000# Clark axles, needs paint..........................................$29,500 1979 Big Bud 360/30, updated wiring, new paint and interior, 3327 hours. Set up for air drill hydraulics..................................................$95,000 1973 Big Bud HN360.................................................................$29,500 2002 Case IH STX450 4WD, 5 remotes, 710x38 duals at 50%, 5500 hours....................................................................................$115,000 2009 Case IH 275 Magnum 4WD with L780 Pro Loader, PTO, powershift, 3005 hours..........................................................................$149,000 2010 Case IH Puma 210, 650 hours, MFWD, 4WD, 3 hydraulics, CVT transmission, Full Auto Guidance.......................................$149,500 Versatile 895..............................................................................$37,500 Versatile 700 5524 hours...........................................................$12,500 Rare Wagner 17, factory installed 318 Detroit diesel engine, 23.1x30 tires, factory duals, dual hydraulics. All original, good condition.....$29,500 Wagner soil packer with dozer, FWD.........................................$15,000 Agco 8610 MFD tractor, 5529 hours, 94-100 hp, PTO, 3-point, shedded.........................................................................................$39,500 Steiger Panther ST325 4WD, Cat 3406 engine.........................$15,000 John Deere 8630 4WD, quik hitch, 3 point, PTO, tires at 50%..$29,500 John Deere 7520 150 hp 4WD, PTO, nearly new tires. Very clean tractor..........................................................................................$17,500

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AIR & CONVENTIONAL DRILLS

540/1000 RMP PTO, deluxe cab package, leather seating package, front weight package, radar sensor, side toolbox Call for pricing

MISCELLANEOUS

2005 Premier 2610 pull-type 30-ft swather with pickup reel....... Just In Versatile 4400 swather with 14-ft. & 20-ft. header, gas, cab, air....$4950 1994 Kenworth T800 20-ft box, 15 speed, hydraulic gate..........$55,000 1985 GMC truck, 20-ft box, 9 speed, hydraulic gate...................$32,500 Kinze 1040 grain cart, tarp, scale...............................................$35,000 Kinze 840 grain cart, roll tarp, 1000 PTO...................................$29,500 1972 GMC 6500 40,069 miles, 454 automatic transmission with Willmar fertilizer spreader box, mechanical drive................................$12,500 Friggstad 2025 30-yard hydraulic scraper.................................$55,000 V MFG rigid header trailer..............................................................$3000

2014 Pillar disc/pull drill, Pillar rubber packers, mud scrapers, double shoot, Flexi-Coil towers...............................................................Call Flexi-Coil 5000 57’x9” spacing, steel packers, 2340 variable rate cart.. ............................................................................................. $55,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, new style disbribution system, capped steel packers, single shoot, 2320 tank.................... $49,500 1998 Flexi Coil 5000 57-ft, 9” spacing, 2320 tank, 11L-15 tires. Can be made into 39-ft or 57-ft. 39-ft..................................................................................... $42,500 57-ft..................................................................................... $49,500 2000 New Noble 392 42-ft. drill, tow behind cart, 8” auger, 7” spacing, steel packers........................................................................ $39,500 Concord 50-ft., 12” spacing, 3400 tow behind. Very clean........ $35,000 Concord 60x12 air drill, shanks replaced with Edge-On shanks, diesel motor (if you want it can be a fan motor), 3000 cart............ $35,000 Great Plains 45-ft. air drill, 7” spacing.......................................$35,000 NEW 2012 Ezee-On AC 315 tow behind air cart, 3 compartments, 100 bushel....................................................................................$69,500 (2) Sets Case IH 7200 14-ft. x 7” hoe drills, boxes good shape, fair tires, 3 rank, steel packers, extra parts....................................... Set $9500 (3) International 7100 rubber packers, regular hitch. Each..........$2000 International 150 14’ drills, 12” spacing. Each..............................$1000 (4) John Deere 9350 drills with fertilizer, steel packers. Each.......$1500 2009 Brillion SS-12 12-ft. grass seed drill. Good condition.......$12,500

SPRAYERS

Introducing our New Versatile Line

COMBINES

Versatile RT 490 combine Versatile SX275 sprayer

2007 Apache 1010 with 1000 gallon tank, 60- to 90-ft. booms, Auto Steer, rate shut off, dual rear wheels, triple nozzles. 1189 hours, field ready...................................................................................$132,500 Ag Shield 100-ft. sprayer with 1000 gallon tank............................$6500 Summers sprayer with 1000 gallon tank.......................................$5000 Brandt QF2000 sprayer with 1500 gallon tank..............................$9500 2014 Case IH 8230 0 hours, 900/60R32 singles, moisture/yield Pro 700 monitor, air compressor, Magna Cut chopper, 2016 head..... Just In 2004 Case IH 8010 2040 separator hours, 2700 engine hours, has IH 2020 30-ft. flex head, upgraded Monitor Pro 600, Contour Master, chopper, long auger, moisture/yield, new rotary drive kit, updated feeder house, 2006 newer engine................Combine only $175,000 With header.........................................................................$200,000 2011 Case IH 7120 600 separator hours, hopper topper, chopper, Pro 600 monitor.........................................................................$228,500 2007 Case IH 7010 912 engine hours, 706 separator hours, standard chopper, deluxe cab, Pro 600 monitor.................................$159,500

2006 Cat Challenger MT665B tractor, Quickie loader, 8-ft bucket, auto steer. 5036 hours..........................................................Call for Price

550 Deltatrack 310 tractor 550 4WD tractor 400 4WD tractor

New Seed Master Drills - 50-ft. x12”, 54-ft.x12” (can be increased to 60-ft.), 70-ft.x12”, 70-ft.x12” with 300 BV on board seed tank with Zone Command individual row metering. Tank’s Available - 300 TD 820 BV (tow between) TBTW or (tow behind) TB

All drills have dual castering wheels - tire in tire packer - auto packing pressure

We have various Seed Master drills available - Pricing varies per drill

2004 Cat Challenger MT765 tractor, 24” tracks, PTO, powershift. 2817 hours....................................................................................$155,000 CAT 920 loader with cab.............................................................. Just In 2004 Cat Challenger 765 PTO, powershift. 2400 hours. Super clean.... .............................................................................................$155,000

1996 Case IH 2188 3893 engine hours, 3085 separator hours, new tires.......................................................................................$47,500 Case IH 1680 with 1010 header, 3245 hours................................... Call 1988 Case IH 1680 Stk#: 1701..................................................$29,500 Case IH 1480..............................................................................$10,000 1996 New Holland TR98 2621 separator hours, a lot of recent work done. Very clean unit..............................................................$55,000

TILLAGE EQUIPMENT

Flexi-Coil 820 62-ft, 4 bar harrows.............................................. Just In Summers Supercoulter Plus...................................................$59,500 Friggstad CD-83-102 62-ft. chisel plow, 12”, new style shank/shank holders..................................................................................$19,500 Melroe Renn 503 42-ft., hydraulic fold Degelman harrows. One 6-ft. section missing. John Deere hubs and spindles......................$9500 Gysler 24-ft. plow. No harrows, cable fold.....................................$4500 Clark Melroe 903-816 moldboard plow, 8 bottom, 16”..................$8000 Victory blade plow, 40-ft., weights, duals on center section. Blades in good condition......................................................................$10,000

HEADERS & ATTACHMENTS

Case IH 1020 flex head with pickup reel. Stk#: 1696.................$12,000 2003 John Deere 936D with pickup and transport.....................$29,500 John Deere 930 header, regular reel with air reel......................$12,000 Variety of headers & variety of brands/prices vary - CALL

New and Used J&M Grain Carts

Different models, bushel capacity and pricing Give us a CALL

2001 John Deere 9750 2300 separator hours. Very clean........ $89,500 Gleaner R60, 2882 hours.......................................................... $22,500 Gleaner R Series, pickup header with attachment...................... $6500

We are your dealer for:

2012 Seed Master 40’x10”, (2) 190 bushel or 380 bushels total on board tanks, tire in tire, dual castering wings, 24” fill auger, auto packing.......................................................................... $190,000 Seed Master 70’x12”, 300 bushel on board tank.......................Call Seed Master 70’x12”, straight drill.............................................Call

The DH-50 and 60 series Pillar drills are 5 plex toolbars with parallel lifting sub frames to lift and lower the double shoot Disc/Hoe openers. The main toolbar does not move to lift the openers out of the ground. With depth stops on the cylinders it is very easy to maintain the correct frame height as the disc wears or when changing seeding depth. They also feature a rear walking beam that keeps all the transport wheels on the ground. This feature removes the stress on the frame during transport and keeps the toolbar as level as possible in the field. There are walking axles on the transport wheels as well, these features keep an even load on all four corners of the toolbar all the time. The DH5010 and DH6010 Pillar disc drills come with Flexi-Coil easy flow headers but can be adapted to other air carts as well. These two models come with an 8 run, double shoot air pack.

Call for more details.

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U.S. public vs. cattle producers

By Katie Allen, K-State Research & Extension News well-being of cattle. A main goal of research in any area is to Both producers and consumers picked the address a knowledge or information gap. same top three most effective and practical Although prior research has addressed the actions to improve animal welfare based on issue of animal welfare in certain areas - the nine total options. Those top three selected swine and egg industries as examples - liminclude: provide access to fresh, clean feed ited research currently exists comparing and water appropriate for the animal’s producer and consumer views of beef and physiological state; provide adequate comdairy animal welfare, said Glynn Tonsor, fort through the use of shade, windbreaks livestock economist for Kansas State Uniand ventilation assuring clean, dry, sanitary versity (K-State). environmental conditions for cattle; and Tonsor, along with Melissa McKendree, promptly treat or euthanize all injured or a doctoral agricultural economics student sick animals. at K-State and a team of veterinarians and The survey showed 80 to 90 percent of animal scientists, have taken the lead in producers said they have already implefinding out more about the similarities and mented these top three selected practical differences in U.S. beef producer and public applications on their operations. views on animal welfare practices in the “Out of all of the practices we investicattle industry. gated, those are probably the least handsThe researchers note that all livestock on that would need to be changed on the industries, beef included, are faced with farm or ranch within in the industry today,” mounting pressure to adjust animal welfare McKendree said, while noting that requiring practices in response to societal concerns. employees to complete a consistent training The intent of this project is to take informaprogram, castrating and dehorning with pain tion learned regarding animal welfare in the control, requiring third-party verification beef industry to pinpoint where producers that appropriate animal care is being proin the industry might improve, identify vided on the farm, and developing a herd areas for possible consumer engagement, health plan with a veterinarian are examples and highlight existing points of agreement of more hands-on changes that were listed between producers and consumers. and did not rank as high. In national surveys, cow-calf produc Futuristic look ers and consumers in the general public Tonsor said one of the “take homes” from answered questions about their views of the study is that the issue of animal welfare cattle animal welfare. Preliminary results is in the eye of the beholder and includes indicated similarities in views between promany different practices: providing pain ducers and the public, as well as knowledge control, using antibiotics, and providing gaps and differing views. adequate feed and shade as some examples.  Public concerns “There’s a growing list of third-party McKendree said a key finding in the verifications that are available to verify that study showed 65 percent of U.S. consumproper animal welfare is in place at different ers reported they were concerned about the stages in the cattle industry,” Tonsor said. welfare of beef cattle in the United States. He added that these verifications could And while most beef producers strongly allow for broader marketing claims on disagreed that a tradeoff exists between animal welfare, such as certified labels on profitability and animal welfare, consumers retail meat products. “I envision our work, tended to believe that being more profitable once it’s analyzed and out for full public means sacrificing on animal welfare. dissemination and absorption, to be useful “Producers believe there is a connection as supplemental input in guiding the prioribetween profitability and animal welfare,” tization of those protocols and third-party she said. “So, a healthy animal is going to efforts.” be more profitable.” The items of agreement between the pubAnother major difference between the lic and producers would be comparatively two groups was their views on providing easy to add to those third-party verifications, overall care to cattle. While 73 percent of Tonsor said. A bigger challenge, but just as cow-calf producers believed that U.S. farms important, is incorporating and addressing and ranches provide appropriate overall care those areas of disagreement between the to their cattle, only 39 percent of the public public and producers today. believed this to be true. “That’s where our work comes in, high“We don’t exactly know the reason for lighting some of those issues or on-farm this gap and what the views are, but one practices that might be either a threat to the hypothesis is that there’s a difference in industry with no action required or an opwhat consumers think appropriate overall portunity to get the public up to speed with care means,” McKendree said. “Appropriproducers,” he said. ate overall care to consumers, for instance, The study was made possible by a grant might be related to using or not using antifrom the U.S. Department of Agriculture. biotics or hormones. Conversely, producers The preliminary findings were presented at might think that overall appropriate care is the 2014 K-State Risk and Profit Conference making sure that (the cattle) are not sick, in Manhattan August 21-22. View details giving them appropriate feed and water, and of the presentation at K-State’s Ag Manprotecting them from the elements.” ager website (http://www.agmanager.info/ McKendree said these preliminary results events/risk_profit/2014/Papers/8_McKenshow opportunities for cow-calf producers dree-Tonsor_AnimalWelfare.pdf). and the general beef industry to communicate with the public about practices on farms and ranches. Having a discussion about ##### items such as appropriate care would help A man rushed into his house called out more clearly define it with expectations of to his wife, “Suzanne, pack up your things! both producers and consumers. I just won the lottery!”  Common ground “Hallelujah!” Suzanne shouted. “Shall I While differences in views did exist, the pack for warm weather or cold?” study also showed producers and consum“I don’t care,” the man replied. “Just so ers are on the same page on some items. long as you’re out of the house by noon!” Both groups (72 percent of producers and ##### 57 percent of consumers) overall did not What’s the best way to make sure you agree with statements indicating that low remember your wife’s birthday? beef prices are more important than the Forget it just one time.

Sell by? Use by? What’s a shopper to do?

By K-State Research and Extension News So, we’re getting pretty savvy about checking food labels for fat, calories and fiber, but labels of a different sort, such as “sell by” and “use by” can leave us guessing about whether to keep or toss food. “The current system of food product dating in the U.S. can be confusing, and is not necessarily related to food safety,” said Kansas State University assistant professor, Londa Nwadike. Shoppers sometimes shy away from buying a product because the “sell by” or “use by” date is close by. Or they buy it but don’t use it right away, only to notice later that the “sell by” date has come and gone. If unsure whether it’s safe to eat, the food is thrown away - sometimes unnecessarily, said Nwadike, who is a consumer food safety specialist for K-State Research and Extension and the University of Missouri. She gave tips to keep shoppers safe and cut food waste to a minimum. 1. Infant formula is the only food product on which expiration dates are federally regulated. Don’t buy or use baby formula after its “use-by” date, for both safety and nutritional reasons.   2. Some states do require dating of some foods, but other than infant formula, there is no regulated food dating system across the U.S. Some groups have made recommendations to standardize the system used, but at this time, dates are put on products in a variety of ways. The U.S. Department of Agriculture provides definitions for some terms used on food product labels: • “Sell by” date: Tells the store how long to display the product for sale. You should buy the product before that date.  • “Best if used by (or before)” date: Recommended for best flavor or quality. It is not a purchase or safety date.   • “Use by” date: The last date recommended by the manufacturer for the use of the product while at peak quality. These dates generally refer to food quality, rather than safety, Nwadike said. However, they can give a general idea of how long the food has been in the market. 3. Many canned foods are required to have a packing code which enables manufacturers to rotate their stock and locate their products in the event of a recall. These codes are not meant for consumers to interpret as use-by dates (unless they are clearly marked as a “use-by” date).   4. The most important thing consumers can do to impact the length of time they can safely keep and use food is to handle it properly. This includes: • If perishable, take the food home immediately after purchase and refrigerate it (at 40°F or below) within at least two hours. Freeze it if you can›t use it within recommended safe refrigerated storage times. Once a perishable product is frozen, microbial growth stops, so it will be as safe as it was when it went into the freezer. • Store foods in the cupboard, refrigerator or freezer at the proper temperature and length of time. Do not leave perishable foods at room temperature more than two hours. If you know that a carton of milk has been sitting on the counter more than three hours, throw it out regardless of what date is on the container.   • If the product has a “use-by” date on the package, follow that date to determine when to use it. • Follow the handling and preparation instructions on the product label.   • Avoid cross-contamination and ensure proper sanitation.  • If the product has visible mold, off odors, the can is bulging or other similar signs, this spoilage may be a sign that dangerous microorganisms are present. With such products, use the “If in doubt, throw it out” rule. 5. Be extra cautious with food to be consumed by vulnerable people such as young children, the elderly, pregnant women, and immune-compromised. More information is available online: • Food Product Dating. USDA. August 2013;  • Safe Food Storage: The Refrigerator and Freezer. Kansas State Research and Extension. 2014; and  • Safe Food Storage: The Cupboard. Kansas State Research and Extension. 2014 ##### All of my opinions are my wife’s, and please believe me when I tell you she says I am lucky to have them. ##### Wife: Admit it, before you married me you were incomplete. Husband: Yeah, and now I’m finished!

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WINTER SERVICE SPECIALS

BALER SCHOOL

Tuesday, December 9th, 2014

Save time and money by getting your machinery ready this winter

Free Trucking to Hoven Equipment Free Machine Inspection 10% OFF in shop labor 5% OFF parts used in shop

If you’re interested in attending this baler school please call Hoven Equipment and sign up. We will send you an invitation later to remind you. Any questions please call.

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Option of no Payment for 180 days available

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812-30 Expandable

Standard Features: • Bed expands 81/2’ - 121/2’ • Electric/hydraulic pump • Hydraulic jack leg • 24,852-lb. GVW • Hinged beavertail with spring-assisted ramps

Model 180 Swather Carrier

Standard Features: • Retracts to legal width when empty • 8000-lb. axles. • Electric brakes on both axles • Spring-assisted ramps • LED lighting

Stock Trailers

BALER SCHOOL

Wednesday, December 10th, 2014

Standard Features: • Galvannealed material • Full 7’ inside width • 1/8” steel lower side wall • Slam latches • LED lighting

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New MORRIS 1400 & 900 Hay Hikers

Haying operations must be efficient in the face of rising costs. Morris Industries has become an industry leader in round bale systems. The proven ProAg Hay Hiker turns round bale loading and unloading into a fast, easy, oneperson operation, saving you time, money and labor. Up to eighteen bales can be picked on the go, in a single pass, and unloaded without ever having to leave your tractor cab. The ProAg 900 and the larger capacity ProAg 1400 Hay Hikers deliver superior performance and value.

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New

CFR650 Round Bale Processors Complete feed system with the Patented Feed Chopper™ & “Metered Grain Insertion System™” • Place processed feed in a windrow in the field. • Place processed feed in a bunk. • Spread bedding bales up to 50 feet for an even and lofty spread. • Process one bale while carrying another on the forks. • Loading a bale is a one person job from the tractor cab. • Unrolls and processes round bales with PTO-powered flails. This process blows away mold, dust and mildew. Feed is more palatable and reduces lung and digestive problems in cattle.

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Other Brands That Hoven Equipment Carries:

Agco - Bobcat - Hesston - Massey Ferguson - Gleaner - Sunflower - Morris MacDon - Vermeer - Versatile - Farm King - Buhler - Bourgault - Highline New Holland - Donahue - Westfield - Schulte - AG Leader - AG Shield DemCo - Lee Agra - J&M Mfg. - H&S - Universal - Danuser - Wheatheart Shaver - Westendorf - Alloway - Ezee-On - Quicke - Batco - Harvest Ag

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NEW Vermeer BPX9000 Bale processors reduce waste and increase palatability for your herd. Simple, durable, versatile – the all-new BPX9000 from Vermeer combines the things you want and need in a bale processor. The easy to operate machine is built tough, produces even, consistent feed with minimal maintenance, and the optional large square bale kit offers the versatility you need. Blow away dust and mold from the bale and feed evenly into a bunk or spread up to 40’. The BPX9000 is built to do the job with the Vermeer quality you expect.

USED PROCESSORS 2-Brandt VSF round/square processors. Each were $11,900............... Reduced To $8900 Rem 3600R bale processor. Was $11,900...... ..................................... Reduced To $9500

Haybuster 2650 round bale processor. Was $10,250........................ Reduced To $9750 Haybuster 256 Plus II pull-type. Was $10,500........................ Reduced To $8900 2-Highline 6600 round bale processor. Each were $6500................... Reduced To $4900 “Our service sets us apart”

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New

Loadout Augers

with movers

8x36 – 10x36

Loader mover assembly Specials – Call for Details

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XL78 Rock Picker

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

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New J&M 375 Speed tender

USED AIR DRILL

IN STOCK

CONSIGNMENTS

USED SKID STEERS

Bobcat S205 with bucket................... $26,900

Bobcat T180 track machine................ $24,500 Bobcat S185 skid steer...................... $24,500

SX275 Sprayer

New

The Versatile SX275 is designed with the same simplicity and reliability you’ve come to expect from Versatile. A 1200 gallon stainless steel tank, modern cab, and complete precision application system creates a productive working environment for long days in the field. The SX275 has a highly efficient Max Torque® two-wheel mechanical drive system. With unparalleled power-to-theground the SX275 takes full advantage of its 275 hp Cummins engine and heavy-duty Allison 5-speed automatic transmission with locking torque converter. Versatile self-propelled sprayers boast an impressive boom system with an extreme-duty design. The boom was built with the most efficient strength-toweight lattice-style construction and the center pivot is top mounted on the booms center section. The ProAction-Flex® boom was designed to ensure your sprayer performs where it matters most. Utilizing a tandem rubber torsion suspension the SX275 has the industry’s most advanced parallel boom linkage.

Massey Ferguson 300 tractor with backhoe attachment & loader........................... $5900 John Deere 410 tractor with backhoe attachment................................................ $12,900 John Deere 7700 combine.................. $10,000 White header, 15-ft..................................CALL Massey-Ferguson 8570 combine, 24-ft. header, pickup header.................................. $39,000 MacDon 9352 with 16-ft. header.........$49,000 Versatile 400 swather with 21-ft. header..$6000 R85 header for MacDon rotary disc.........CALL Brandt QF1500 sprayer.......................... $8900 Brandt 1000 wheel boom sprayer, 1000 gallon tank..................................................... $8500 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, 120ft. booms.......................................... $12,000 Flexi-Coil 65 100-ft. sprayer....................CALL Bean sprayer, 300 gallon, 100-ft. hose reel.$300 Morris Maxum 49-ft. air seeder, 10” spacing, double shoot, 7300 tow behind tank.$39,000 Case IH RBX562 round baler, twine/net.......... ....................................................... $12,900 Westgo 8x31 PTO drive auger............... $2250 Besler 3100 bale bed..............................$8350 1965 Dodge truck with hoist, V-8, 5 speed transmission....................................... $1900 1996 Eagle tandem dually pintle hitch flatbed, 6-ft. beavertail..................................... $6000 Perkins V8 engine.................................. $7000 Hallmark 14-ft. cargo trailer.................... $2900

USED MISCELLANEOUS

Besler 3100 balebed..............................$8350 Rock-O-Matic rock picker.......................$3500 Allied C8080 3-pt. blade.........................$2500 Woods 3-pt. backhoe..............................$6500 Danuser F7 3-pt. post hole auger with 9” & 12” bits....................................................... $1400

New Load-Out Augers

Versatile 280 MFWD 3-point, PTO, 280 engine hp

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2009 Bourgault 3310 PHD 55-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, single shoot, L6450 tow between tank, 3-tank metering.....................$179,000

New Holland SD440 air seeder, 57-ft., 12” spacing............................................$74,900

Morris Contour C2 86-ft., 8650 variable rate tow between cart, 12” spacing.......$299,500 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft., 9.5” spacing, 2310 tow behind cart......................................$19,900

USED CONVENTIONAL DRILL

John Deere 9400 40-ft. drills, 7” spacing, transport..................................................$19,900 John Deere 9400 drills, 10” spacing......$9900 (4) John Deere 9350 10-ft. drills, 10” spacing, transport.............................................$5000

USED HAYING EQUIPMENT

Hayhiker 881........................................... $9900 New Holland 216 rake.......................... $11,900 Hesston 3982 12-wheel rake....................$4900

Tractor

New

Bourgault 5925 52-ft. disc drill, 6280 tank....... ......................................................$249,900

IN STOCK

Lee Manufacturing

USED COMBINES

Massey-Ferguson 9895 combine..... $199,000 John Deere 9650ST with 930 draper head....... ....................................................... $129,900 Gleaner R72......................................... $29,900 Gleaner L3 combine............................. $14,900 Gleaner N6 combine............................... $5900 Gleaner L2 combine................................ $3900 Case IH 1680 with CIH 1010 header.... $19,900

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NEW Massey Ferguson® 6600 Series Tractors Made to fit your farm like a WORK glove.

Don’t Forget To Sign Up For Montana Stockgrowers Chance to Win a Lease on a Massey-Ferguson tractor

Drawing to be held December 13, 2014 at the MSGA Annual Convention. Please call the MSGA office at 406-442-3420 for more information.

100 - 125 PTO hp Three models will be available, each offering multiple configurations and options to tailor the machine to the exact needs of the customer and the job at hand. The entire line-up will boast an EPA Tier 4i compliant 4-cylinder engine from AGCO Power, and will range from 130 to 150 engine HP (100 to 125 PTO HP). All machines come standard with 4wd and cab, and customers will have a choice of Dyna-4, Dyna-6 and Dyna-VT transmissions.

4600, 7600 & 8600 Series Also IN STOCK As Well As New Compact Tractors

New

Massey Ferguson Hesston 2270 Big Square Baler

Setting new standards in performance and capacity. Built on Hesston’s 35 years of big baler innovations. For the 2014 season, Massey Ferguson is pleased to announce the launch of the new MF 2200 series of large square balers. The new balers introduce a new set of features: • Separate pre-compression chamber separates you from windrow size worries, • Auto bale density control means no surprises, • Easy access points compress service time, just like bales.

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USED WINDROWERS

2- New Holland 8080 swathers, low hours, 19-ft. rotary discs. Each............... $115,000 Massey-Ferguson 9430 swather...... $84,000 MacDon 9300 with 30-ft. draper header, pickup reel................................................ $39,000 Case IH 8840 with 14-ft. auger header, 21-ft. draper header................................ $28,000 MacDon R85 16-ft. rotary disc hydra swing..... .......................................................$32,900 Hesston 1275 pull-type......................$14,900 Hesston 1170 pull-type hydro swing....... $8900 John Deere 955 rotary disc.............. $14,000 John Deere 945 rotary disc MoCo.......... $9900 John Deere 945 14-ft. rotary disc MoCo..$9900

USED AUGERS

Farm King 13x70 swing hopper. Like new.......... ..........................................................$15,900 Farm King 13x70 auger with mover.........$8900 Farm King 8x61 belt drive auger.............. CALL Westfield J Series belt drive PTO............$1900 Westfield MK1381 Plus auger..............$17,900 Westfield MK1381 Plus auger..............$17,900 Westfield MK 13x91 swing auger.........$18,000 Westfield MK flex 13x71 auger.............$22,900 MK 10x60 auger....................................... CALL GT 8x41 belt drive, PTO auger.................$1200 Wheatheart drive over hopper..................$9000 Mayrath 10x60 swing auger.....................$3000

USED TRACTORS, CRAWLERS

Challenger 575B tractor, no loader....... $99,000 Challenger 35 track tractor.................... $46,900 Case IH MX240 MFD, duals, 3-pt., PTO..$72,000 Massey-Ferguson 6480 MFD, loader... $64,900 John Deere 2840 2WD, cab, no loader..$13,900 John Deere 4440 2WD with loader....... $24,900 2-Kubota M9540 2WD. Each................ $19,900 Versatile 555 3-pt., PTO........................ $19,900 Big Bud HN250 tractor.......................... $19,900 Belarus 8345T 3-pt., PTO, loader, cab.........Call New Holland TC33D compact tractor with belly mower................................................ $13,900 Case 2470 tractor..................................... $9900 Case 990 2WD, 3-pt., PTO, no cab or loader..... ............................................................. $5900 Case 837 2WD, no cab, loader/grapple, no 3-pt.. ............................................................. $7900 International 444 2WD............................ $4500

ROUND BALERS New Holland 664 with net/twine.........$11,000 New Holland 664 twine only..................$9600 New Holland 590 baler......................$19,900

SQUARE BALER

New Holland BB960 3x4 big square baler...... .......................................................$39,900 Case IH LBX432 3x4 square baler with cutter...................................................$69,900 Massey-Ferguson 2170 3x4 big square baler................................................$74,900 Massey-Ferguson 2170 3x4, cutter... $59,000 Hesston 4900 4x4x8 big square baler..$17,000 Challenger BA4 3x4 bale acumulator. $4900 USED HEADERS Massey-Ferguson AC25 bale accumulator for MacDon FD70 45-ft. flex draper head with MF MF 4x4 square baler..........................$5000 adapter...........................................$79,000 Other adapter, additional.....$5000 Gleaner 4200 pickup header..............$14,900 MacDon 960 30-ft. draper header with pickup reel.................................................. Just In MacDon 920 14-ft. header..................$13,500 3-Gleaner 15-ft. N-series pickup headers with Victory 7 or 8 belt attachment. Each.$5900 30-ft. bat reel off 8570 header.................$799

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Belt Buckles Are Here

Rakes

USED SPRAYERS

Melroe 4450 Spra-Coupe, 80-ft. booms, 400 gallon tank...................................... $59,900 Summers suspended boom............... $29,900

12- & 14- wheel Hi Capacity IN STOCK NOW

COMING IN

MacDon M100 swather with 35-ft. double sickle. MacDon 9352 swather, 25-ft. head. Gleaner R62 combine. Case 8820 swather with 25-ft. header. Gleaner 400 pickup. Farm King 8x51 auger with PTO.

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NEW header trailers IN STOCK

Hesston 5556A with mesh wrap........$19,900 Hesston 5556A twine only.................$22,000 Hesston 565A with mesh wrap.............$5900 John Deere 535 twine only....................$7900

NEW M205 windrower Windrowing technology takes another leap forward How do you improve a machine that has set industry benchmarks for speed and productivity? The answer is you focus on pushing the boundaries even further; things like giving every model a horsepower boost, improving operator comfort with an all-new suspension system and boosting infield performance with an upgraded header drive. What you won’t find changed are the things operators loved, such as intuitive controls, easier maintenance and the exclusive Dual Direction® technology that permits faster travel to and from the field at road speeds up to 23 MPH.

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CATTLE FOR SALE

Lowline Angus/British White small frame cows and calves

Phone (406) 240-3239 or (406) 644-3042

ALFALFA SEED FOR SALE

SOLD OUT until Certified Wrangler - Certified Shaw - Ladak November Call Ernest Johnson 406-357-4182 1st, 2014 or cell: 262-3081 or 262-3809

QUALITY HAY FOR SALE 5x6 1200 lb. round bales of alfalfa Located in Central Montana.

Call (406) 538-5280

Custom cut and molded to your specs • Full dimension rough cut lumber • Custom sawing • Custom molding • Custom drying • Beams • Wood siding • Log railing • Driveway arches • Bridge planks • Fireplace mantels • And much more..... 780 1st Rd. S - Vaughn, MT Phone Luke (406) 788-7989 www.bigskysawmill.vpweb.com e-mail: bigskysawmill@gmail.com

WANTED TO BUY

Fire damaged or non-running tractors

TRACTORS WANTED

Allis-Chalmers, John Deere, IHC, Moline, Massey-Ferguson or what have you got? NEED ALL MECHANICAL FRONTS. International 806, 1206, 1256, 1456; Allis Chalmers D21, pieces or parts; Minneapolis-Moline AT1400 or AT1600; Oliver 4WD’s

Phone Circle G Salvage

Robert Grube, 403 Emmerling Circle, Walhalla, ND 58282

Tractor and Combine Buyers

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

WANT TO BUY:

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

Dairy Focus: The basics of corn silage

By J.W. Schroeder, Dairy Specialist, NDSU Extension Service If you are using a kernel processor (all kerYears ago, experts recommended that nels are crushed), then set the theoretical corn silage be harvested at the black-layer length of cut at 3/4 inch and the processtage of maturity. In recent years, research sor silage roller at 1 to 2 millimeters. For and field experience have shown that this unprocessed corn silage, set the theoretical practice usually results in silage that is too length of cut at 1/4 inch, but make sure some dry to be well-utilized by dairy cows. pieces of stalk are about 1/2 to 3/4 inch long Positioning of the kernel milk line is to help maintain effective fiber in the ration. another method of maturity staging that has The dryer the silage, the higher the value of been used as an indicator of when to harvest the kernel processing. whole-plant corn for silage. The best lactaPacking silage, especially in bags, buntion performance by dairy cows has been kers and piles, also is very important. With shown to occur at roughly the one-half milk bags, set the tension as tight as possible. line stage of maturity. The goal is 14 pounds of dry matter or more But recent research and field experience per square foot of silage. Bunkers and piles have shown considerable variation in the should be filled using the wedge method, relationship between whole-plant moisture which is filling content and at a 40-degree positioning angle. Com of the kernel silage should milk line. be spread This variation into layers no is related to thicker than differences in 6 to 8 inchhybrids and es and then their drypacked comdown characpletely before teristics and the next load differences is delivered. in growing Wi t h t h e conditions. speed at which commercial harvesters can Blindly harvesting whole-plant corn for deliver forage to the yard, packing can be a silage at the one-half milk line sometimes challenge. A common question is how many will result in silage without the right moistractors are needed to accomplish the task ture content for good preservation and of packing. utilization. Brian Holmes, University of Wisconsin The best use of kernel milk line posiExtension agricultural engineer, developed tioning is as an indicator of when to start a spreadsheet to determine the amount of monitoring whole-plant moisture content. tractor weight needed depending on the tons Once most of the kernels are dented and of silage delivered per hour. You can find it the milk line is visible, this is the time to on the University of Wisconsin Extension chop some whole plants for measurement forage Web page at http://www.uwex.edu/ of moisture content. Whole-plant moisture ces/forage/. content should be your trigger for when to Tower silage will pack because of the harvest corn silage. head pressure created, but it will pack much You must pay special attention to making more uniformly if you have distribution an accurate determination of moisture conthrough the silage delivery spout that will tent. Most years, corn takes 55 to 60 days layer the silage rather than form a pile. to go from three-fourths silking to the black Finally, all bunkers and piles should be layer. The chopping time for corn silage is covered with plastic within 12 hours of about 10 to 15 days before the corn reaches finishing chopping. Remember that detethe black layer. Be sure to check the wholerioration penetrates well beyond the color plant moisture to fine-tune timing. difference at the top. Another useful tool is U2U Decision SupWith no cover, Kansas State University port Tools. The Corn Growing Degree Day researchers measured 80 percent dry-matter (GDD) decision support tool puts current loss in the top 10 inches. Covering with conditions into a 30-year historical perspecplastic reduced dry-matter losses to 20 tive and offers trend projections (based on percent in the top 12 inches. Don’t waste climatology) through the end of the calendar that amount of forage or sacrifice its quality. year. You can find it at https://mygeohub. Harvesting whole-plant corn at the right org/groups/u2u/gdd. moisture content and particle size is crucial While this tool is not meant to be a crystal to making high-quality corn silage that is ball, data and information derived from the well-utilized by dairy cows. Whole-plant tool can be used to make helpful inferences moisture content rather than kernel milk line about your current conditions, especially positioning should be your trigger for when when combined with personal experience to harvest corn silage. Monitor particle size and localized knowledge. Note that data and kernel and cob breakage to ensure that is limited to states within the U2U project the forage harvester-crop processor is doarea, which include North and South Dakota ing the job. and Minnesota. It is really quite simple to Remember, if you use additives, apply use. Zoom in on the map, find your area and them properly, pack thoroughly and cover click on “create a graph.” securely to minimize storage losses. Your ideal silage moisture depends on the Visit http://tinyurl.com/cornsilage for storage structures you have. more information on creating corn silage. The cutter bar setting is another important element in making high-quality corn silage. ##### To remove sweat and deodorant in underarm areas, soak in vinegar for 10 minutes before washing. The yellow stain and smell will be gone by the rinse cycle. If it doesn’t work try rubbing a paste of baking soda and vinegar into the stains before washing in the usual way. ##### When you let down hems on clothes there is often a white mark where the fabric was turned up. Vinegar can help. First warm up your iron, scrub the mark with an old toothbrush dipped in white vinegar that has been diluted with a small amount of water. Then press with the iron. The mark will usually come right out, but if it doesn’t repeat the process until it does.

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3-V Distributing, Inc.

Conrad Industrial Park

Box 955

Conrad, MT 59425

Phone 406-278-5400 or 1-800-310-5402 Evenings Call: Jordan VanDyke 406-450-3953

Visit us on the web http://www.3vdistributing.com

E-mail Address 3vdist@3rivers.net

FARMERS: Let us tune up your truck before you put it away for a while. We can check your trap system, hydraulic hoses, pto shafts, lights, and all other hardware so you’re ready to go when the time comes. Several used wet kit parts on hand, PTO pumps, reservoirs, etc. Call for specifications.

Several Kits in Stock

Protect What You Tow!! Come check out the Rock Tamers on display.

Used 12-ft. Knapheide flatbed very nice shape. Used full fender kit for semi truck. Came off Peterbilt truck.

Lift axles in stock 5 year warranty, light weight

This is a great time of the year to get fixed up so you’re ready for cold weather hauling

6 ITB Grain Bodies in stock. Different sizes to choose from.

This is a perfect time to order - we’ve already had some snow!!!

Days are getting shorter... Come check out our GREAT SELECTION of LED lights. Remote control options also available.

DewEze 675 bale bed IN STOCK

Find us on Facebook and tag us in your harvest photos

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE 2007 Case IH 7010 combine, duals, auto steer, mapping, field tracker, fine cut chopper, 1040 hours...................................................................... $139,000 2007 Honeybee 36-ft. header, double ended sickle drive pickup reel, adapters for Case 2388 and Case 7010......................................................... $38,000 2016 Case 2016 pickup header with swath master attachment, excellent shape, several new belts................................................................. $17,000 Degelman 46/57 4-way dozer with mounts for Interntional MX Magnum. Very, very little use.......................................................................................... $16,500 1992 Ford F250 standard cab, 5 speed manual, 6000 miles since new 351 engine, 160,000 on pickup............................................................................ $4800

2014 Summer 4-H Shooting Sports Match winners named

By NDSU Extension Service Teams from Ramsey and Morton counties won first-place honors in the 4-H Summer Shooting Sports State Match held August 9 and 10 in Bismarck, North Dakota. The shotgun events were held at Capitol City Trap and Capitol City Sporting Clays. Field archery was at the Nishu Bowmen Archery Range. All equipment (except dozer) stored inside and is in very good shape! This is the third of three matches in which participants Phone Jess (406) 868-0543 or Ed 899-3040 could compete to qualify for the 2015 4-H National Invitational Match in Grand Island, Nebraska, June 21-26. Archery qualifying matches are 3-D, World Federation Field Archery and National Field Archery Association field archery. Your Montana Authorized Timpte Dealer The summer state match was attended by 95 archers in field archery. All archers shot four arrows at 14 field archery targets. The yardages were marked and age adjusted, with seniors shooting a distance from 6 yards to a maximum of 60 yards, juniors to a maximum of 35 yards and beginners to a maximum of 25 yards. A total of 280 points was posAmerican Ag Series sible. Team scores in 4-H are computed by calculating the NEW 2015 Timpte hopper, 40-ft.x top three scores in a four-person team. Super Tenders 66”x96”, ag hoppers, spring ride, FOB The field archery event consisted of three age divisions David City, Nebraska with bare bow, freestyle compound and recurve archery Call for pricing on other models divisions. The Morton County team of Tanner Bitz, Ethan Wahl, “Z” BEST IN “Z” BUSINESS Colton Marquardt and Blake Hensley was the top team in the senior freestyle division with a combined 678 points. Toll Free: 1-877-714-5944 Reid Fossen from Stutsman County was the top archer with Local: 406-278-5944 Visit our website at: www.zomertrucks.com E-mail: zomer@3rivers.net a score of 241. Conrad, Montana The Emmons County senior team is the state champion and has qualified for the national competition by achieving the highest combined team score in the three archery events. The team members are Ryan Holzer, Eric Holzer, Garret Roemmich and Austyn Henderson. The top three team members will be teamed with Nicholas Huizinga of Tractors/Loaders Air Seeders Stark/Billings County, the senior state champion who has 2013 John Deere 6150R MFWD, 20 speed John Deere 1820 45-ft, 10” spacing, 787 tow the option of joining the team. AQ, 480x46, 380x34, H360 loader/grapbetween, 230 bushel.....................$45,000 Ethan Opdahl from Morton County topped the senior bare ple, 150 engine hp. 800 hours.....$135,000 2002 Case IH Concord ATX 4812 (red) 48bow division, with Eric Hager second and Tyler Schimdt 2013 John Deere 6125M MFWD, 24 speed ft., 12” spacing, blockage, ADX 3380 tow third. 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By Kable Thurlow, Michigan State University Extension For many years, astute cattle producers have been visually apprasing their livestock. Body Condition Score (BCS) needs to be a visual appraisal tool that all beef cow-calf producers know how to use. Most producers do not weigh the cows on a regular basis, so being able to look at them and evaluate them is a must. The BCS 9-point scoring system is the tool for that job. There are many reasons to know how to conduct a BCS on your beef cows that will be discussed later in this article, as well as links to several great resources available to the beef cow producer. The BCS is linked to the amount of fat cover a beef cow has as shown in Table 1. The visual assessment of a cow can be done anytime that the producer is with the herd. The amount of fat a cow has is directly related to her animal performance, specifically to her reproductive performance. Reproduction, is the most important economically important trait since an open female is a costly female. It can be a great tool for identifying nutritional deficiencies in the herd. A thinner cow may have a harder time breeding back, and may come up open, and need to be culled for that reason. Research has indicated that beef cows are most efficient and fertile as a BCS of 5-6. One BCS point is equivalent to approximately 75-80 pounds of body weight. So a cow that is a BCS of 6 weighing 1,300 pounds, will weigh approximately 1,260 pounds at a BCS of 5.5. Post weaning is the most economical time to add weight to the cows; their nutrient requirements are lowest at this time, so if weight needs to be added, that would be the time to do it. Preferably this feed and extra weight gain would come from grazed feed, as mechanically harvested feed comes at a considerably higher cost. BCS scoring the cows just prior to, or directly after weaning is a good time to complete that task. Prior to the breeding season starting would be another beneficial time to score the herd. Table 1. Percent Body Fat Associated With Each Body Condition Score BCS% Body Fat BCS% Body Fat 1 3.77 6 22.61 2 7.54 7 26.38 3 11.30 8 30.15 4 15.07 9 33.91 5 18.89 Source: Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle, 7th Revised Edition, 2000. National Academy Press, Washington, D.C.

There are several key points to remember when scoring the beef cow herd: Work to be consistent in the scoring, seek help if needed Utilize the tools available to help with the scoring process An example would be the BCS App from the University of Nebraska Score the cows several time throughout the production cycle ID those cow families that fall short of meeting the goals of the operation There are many places to get information on Body Condition Scoring, the important message is that producers that are not using this tool, begin to use it, and perfect the eye as time progresses. For those producers that have a smart phone or tablet, Rick Rasby, Beef Extension Specialist at the University of Nebraska Lincoln, has developed an App that can be used to help with scoring the herd. The App allows you to take a picture and score animals as well as record that information for later use. There is also a BCS bulletin that Rasby has developed entitled “Body Condition Scoring Beef Cows: A tool for managing the Nutrition Program for Beef Herds.” The BCS system can be a powerful tool for the beef cowcalf producer. The BCS of the herd influences the productivity of that herd, thin cows will breed back at a slower rate than those cows with a higher BCS. A cow that has too much condition, a BCS of 8 or 9 , may have mobility challenges, and also may have problems re-breeding and calving. Animals on either extreme may not be economical. It’s important that a beef cow has a calf every 365 days, and in order to get that done, she must rebreed within 83 days (282 day gestation + 83 day post partum interval = 365 days) after calving. For more information, or for help with scoring your cow herd, view the links above, and contact me at: thurlowk@msu. edu or one of the Michigan State University Extension beef educators in your area. ##### I say no to alcohol, it just doesn’t listen.

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By Mark Arnold, Texas A&M Extension Use caution when grazing sorghum/sudan grass during periods when these forages may be experiencing stress, whether drought or frost stress, as prussic acid poisoning is one of the most toxic and rapidly acting of any common poison. It is also called hydrocyanic acid or cyanide poisoning. Cyogenic compounds can develop in plants that are stressed. In the rumen the compounds are converted to cyanide, which can kill livestock. Symptoms Livestock can show symptoms of intoxication within 5 minutes of eating plants with the poison, and may die within 15 minutes. Salivation and labored breathing occur first, followed by muscular tremors, uncoordinated movements, bloating, convulsions and death from respiratory failure. Prussic acid accumulations Although there is usually little danger of prussic acid poisoning, it can accumulate in plants in the sorghum family, such as Johnson grass, sudan grass, forage sorghums and grain sorghum. It is also found in bahia, corn, cocklebur, white clover and other minor plants, but seldom at toxic levels. One problem with prussic acid is that it tends to “come and go” in the plant: It may be present for a short time and then dissipate. It appears to occur when plants are injured by herbicides or frost. Severe drought stress can also cause prussic acid to form. High concentrations of prussic acid may be associated with rapid cell division or rapid growth, such as shortly after a rain or irrigation on previously drought-stressed fields, or warm weather after a cool period. Under good conditions, toxic concentrations can also form in young, rapidly growing plants. On the positive side, prussic acid dissipates from plants properly cured for hay. However, in hay baled early at high moisture or plants chopped for immediate feeding, the prussic acid may not have had a chance to dissipate. Preventing losses To prevent prussic acid poisoning: Do not graze any of the cyanogenic-accumulating plants (sorghums) that have been subject to drought or injury, unless they are tested for hydrocyanic acid. If plants have been damaged by herbicides or frost, defer grazing until they either are well recovered from injury or cut for hay, or after a killing freeze and the plants have been allowed to dry. Do not graze plants in the sorghum family until they are 2 to 3 feet tall. Graze second-growth sorghums with caution if growing conditions are poor. Remove all livestock from the feed source when an animal is found to have died suddenly after grazing forages under poor growing conditions. Prevent animals from grazing wilted plants or those with young tillers. After plants have grown rapidly, such as shortly after a rain or irrigation on previously drought-stressed fields, or warm weather after a cook period, wait at least 2 weeks after the plants begin to grow before grazing. When turning livestock into new pastures containing cyanogenic-accumulating plants, don’t turn in on cloudy days, or early in the morning. Prussic acid testing: Cyanide begins to leave the sample as soon as the plant begins to die. Therefore, it is critical that producers hand-carry or ship overnight all samples to be tested for prussic acid. The plant sampling method is similar to that for nitrate. A good sample for prussic acid testing consists of leaves from 10 to 12 plants. Refrigerate but do not freeze the samples in transit to the lab. Sampling and handling baled hay presents problems, because prussic acid is lost rapidly after the bale is opened. Use a hay probe, empty the sample immediately into a pint canning jar (only one probe per sample jar), seal the jar and send it to the lab overnight. Plant samples may be sent to the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL), 1 Sippel Road, College Station, Texas 77843. Phone (409) 845-3414. For further information, contact Mark Arnold, County Extension Agent-Agriculture/Natural Resources, 701 South I-35 E, Suite 3, Waxahachie, or call 972/825-5175 or email: wmarnold@ag.tamu.edu

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Bale King 6105

multi-bale processor

Save time, fuel and wear and tear, with fewer trips across rough terrain. Carries three times as many bales as a conventional bale processor. Self loading, cleated 2082 chain can load from 1 to 6 bales, even the last bale in the row. Rear chain idlers with large flotation skid shoes get chain under the bales without digging into the ground. Low deck height and bed loading angle ensure stability and ease of loading in slick conditions. Canted chain rails offer stability and can accommodate various bale sizes. Dedicated loading fork places bale accurately in processing tub. High torque chain drive motors allow positive loading while allowing speed adjustment to suit the situation. Tandem torflex axles with large 14l x 16.1 tires offer a smooth ride, narrow transport width and extremely low maintenance.

New Stur-D Porta-Tub

FOR SALE OR RENT Round Bale Feeders

One piece welded construction gives you many years of maintenance-free service. Approximately two feet of solid skirting means less hay waste. Solid, high tensile steel slant bars available in spacing to suit your needs.

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USDA unveils key new programs

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack unveiled highly anticipated new programs to help farmers better manage risk, ushering in one of the most significant reforms to U.S. farm programs in decades. Vilsack also announced that new tools are now available to help provide farmers the information they need to choose the new safety net program that is right for their business. “The 2014 Farm Bill represented some of the largest farm policy reforms in decades. One of the Farm Bill’s most significant reforms is finally taking effect,” said Vilsack. “Farming is one of the riskiest businesses in the world. These new programs help ensure that risk can be effectively managed so that families don’t lose farms that have been passed down through generations because of events beyond their control. But unlike the old direct payment program, which paid farmers in good years and bad, these new initiatives are based on market forces and include county – and individual – coverage options. These reforms provide a much more rational approach to helping farmers manage risk.” The new programs, Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC), are cornerstones of the commodity farm safety net programs in the 2014 Farm Bill, legislation that ended direct payments. Both programs offer farmers protection when market forces cause substantial drops in crop prices and/or revenues. Producers will have through early spring of 2015 to select which program works best for their businesses. To help farmers choose between ARC and PLC, USDA helped create online tools that allow farmers to enter information about their operation and see projections about what each program will mean for them under possible future scenarios. The new tools are now available at www.fsa.usda. gov/arc-plc <http://www.fsa.usda.gov/arc-plc> . USDA provided $3 million to the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri and the Agricultural and Food Policy Center (AFPC) at Texas A&M (co-leads for the National Association of Agricultural and Food Policy), along with the University of Illinois (lead for the National Coalition for Producer Education) to develop the new programs. “We’re committed to giving farmers as much information as we can so they can make an informed decision between these programs,” said Vilsack. “These resources will help farm owners and producers boil the information down, understand what their options are, and ultimately make the best decision on which choice is right for them. We are very grateful to our partners for their phenomenal work in developing these new tools within a very short time frame.” Starting Monday, Sept. 29, 2014, farm owners may begin contacting their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices to set up an appointment if they want to update their yield history and/or reallocate base acres, the first step before choosing which new program best serves their risk management needs. Letters sent this summer enabled farm owners and producers to analyze their crop planting history in order to decide whether to keep their base acres or reallocate them according to recent plantings. The next step in USDA’s safety net implementation is scheduled for this winter when all producers on a farm begin making their election, which will remain in effect for 2014-2018 crop years between the options offered by ARC and PLC. Today’s announcement was made possible through the 2014 Farm Bill, which builds on historic economic gains in rural America over the past five years, while achieving meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for the taxpayer. Since enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill ##### What goes crack, squish, lub-dub lub-dub? Successful open-heart surgery. ##### What goes crack, squish, squash, lub-dub, lub-dub...crack, squish, squash, mmmmmmmmm? Successful open-heart surgery, followed by a lobster dinner.

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VW13CC

VW1C

Original 3/8” JD Acraplant Great Plains - Morris 310

VW10FC - 41/4” - full carbide front and sides - single shoot up to 31/2” spread - shown on VW14FB opener. Also fits Bourgault and Flexi Stealth.

use the VW13CC to replace worn point on this bolt-on opener.

VW18HDS

Harmon double shoot seed boot. Carbides protect seed opening.

Morris double shoot

Opener shown with VWM1C - main front drill point with two carbides. VWM3C and 4M4C - side plates with carbide imbedded and full carbide M2C deflector.

VW2CC

Has two front carbides. Shown on JD opener.

VWHC1

Small Harmon point - large carbide.

VW10FC - full carbide

Shown on Bourgault opener.

VWHC2

Large Harmon point - slides over adapter - bolt head and nut are recessed. Large carbide - long wear.

JD 1890 seed boot

VW2CC

This drill point - The VW2CC also fits this opener.

VW11FC - 3 /4” - full carbide 1

Shown on Bourgault opener Also fits VW14FB opener and Flexi Stealth opener. Very popular single shoot drill point - up to 21/2” spread.

with three carbides along wear edge to prevent wear and comes with bushings in bolt holes. Will likely outlast your drill!!

VW16 B 2C

VW3C

Fits Bourgault KNH599 and KNH600 knives. Two large front carbides.

Fits Versatile - Cereal.

VW46J.D.S.T.

Carbide tipped - two carbides - for J.D. strip till.

VWJ.D.1870 fertilizer knife

Large carbide - long wear.

VW11FC - 31/4” drill point

VW4C

Shown on VW14FB opener. Also fits Flexi Stealth and Bourgault openers

Fits IH Eagle Beak opener IH 7200 - IH 8500

VW17FS

Flexi scraper - carbide tip. Many times life of original. 1

Bourgault Spoons

VW5FC - 31/4” + VW6FC - 21/4” for 200 Series. VW8FC - 31/4” + VW9FC - 21/4” for 400 Series.

VW12FC - 21/4” - full carbide Up to 1.5” spread. Shown on Bourgault opener. Also fits on VW14FB and Flexi Stealth

VW12FC drill point shown VW7CC - 2 carbides

Shown on Bourgault opener Also fits Flexi Stealth opener

VW27

/8 shim - for all C shanks. Tip opener up or down.

on VW14FB. Also fits Bourgault and Flexi Stealth single shoot drill point.

VW22G1B

JD spear point and Danish tine, three carbides - many times life of original

VW32 p.r.d.s.

Paired row - double shoot for C shank. Fertilizer delivered between seed rows.

Loren Hawks, Distributor 2434 Whitlash Road - Chester, MT 59522

Cell phone 406-460-3810

Home phone 406-432-3810

Equip your drill with VW. Call today! Visit us at www.vwmfg.com

VW13CC - chrome - carbide VW7CC - 2 carbides

Shown on VW14FB. Also shown on VW14FB is VW21DSF

weld on drill point - use to replace almost all weld-on drill points. Cut worn out off and weld new one on for big savings. Shown on Bourgault weld-on point opener

$500 Early Bird Drawing Nov. 20

These birds also go into the $500 Drawing Dec. 20.

It’s all about the worm....Right!!!!!

The Montana Cattlewomen State Beef Cook-Off

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Old Cars Wanted

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

The Montana CattleWomen Beef Cook-Off “Beef in the Kitchen Culinary Contest” held at the State Fair in Great Falls July 26, 2014 successfully brought delicious “beef” to the table. The event was held at the Family Living Center sponsored by the Cascade County Extension and the Montana Cattlewomen. This year for a fourth year in a row, two events took place, an Adult Beef Cook-Off and a Youth Beef Cook-Off. Eight contest participants presented a beef main dish that included 8 ingredients, not including spices or seasonings, and marinades count as 1 ingredient, with preparation time of 30 minutes or less to the judges. All beef dishes were completed at the site. At 5:00 p.m. winners were announced, cash prizes were awarded to first, second and third places; $150, $75, and $50 respectively.

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

WALLY’S OVER DOOR CO. GREAT FALLS, MT

WAYNE PETRINI KRISTINE HABEL

Email: office@wallysoverdoor.com Phone: (406) 453-1425 • Fax: (406) 452-7516

PO Box 7430 • 815 18th Street N • Great Falls, MT 59406

Equipment Connection, LLC 40 Sunrise Creek Drive; Suite #1 on Hwy 2 West, PO Box 958 Columbia Falls, MT 59912 email: sales@equipment4u.net

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$4950

$1050 ea.

John Deere BA84 skidsteer broom 84”, angle.

First place winner in the Youth Division was Kara Lorance from Cascade with Traditional Tacos, made with ground beef; second place winner was Kennedy Hader, from Great Falls with Cheesy Burger Fries made with ground beef; and third place winner was Anna Mitchell from Chinook with Black Pepper Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry made with ground beef.

$14,900

Ford 6610 mower tractor 2WD, side mower, rear mower, OROPS canopy.

$79,500

NEW skidsteer bale spears Works for round or square bales.

$850 ea. $2200 Skidsteer snow blade attachment In stock: 84”.

Caterpillar IT28G wheel loader cab, heat, air conditioner, 20.5x25 rubber @ 50%, quick attach with bucket & forks, 7500 hours, service records, nice shape!

New skidsteer adjustable forks heavy duty 48” forks.

$2150

Linville snow pusher 12-ft., mounts on any loader bucket.

You can view our complete inventory on the web at: www.equipment4u.biz

$2450 12-ft. forklift manbasket OSHA certified, all steel construction.

$38,500

2007 Kenworth W900L truck Cat C15 @ 490 hp, jakes, 13 speed transmission, sleeper, VIT interior, aluminum wheels, 22.5 rubber @ 80%, dual stacks and cleaners.

$47,500

$3500 ea 20-ft. shipping container 2 available.

2007 Peterbilt 387 truck Cummins ISX450 engine, jakes, 10 speed Ultra shift, 22.5 rubber on aluminum wheels, low miles, clean truck.

First place winner in the Adult Division was Adrienne Ehrke, from Great Falls with Beef and Broccoli made with flank steak; second place winner was Cheri Calestta, from Great Falls with Oriental Pepper Steak, made with top sirloin steak; and third place winner was Louise Hachigian from Ulm with A Walking, Talking, Laughing Fun Beef Picnic made with ground sirloin. Also participating the in Adult contest was Liaia Newman from Great Falls with her Steak Salad made with sirloin steak and Aime Hachigian from Ulm with her Gaux Pro Bo-Montana Style Vietnamese Beef and Noodles.

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$3250

2015 PJ 18-ft. channel utility trailer heavy duty rear ramp, sides, spare wheel and tire, (2) 3500 lb axles.

$8950

Your Factory Authorized Dealer $3850

2015 PJ 18-ft. x 83” channel landscape utility trailer 7000# GVW, 4-ft. expanded metal sideboards, front trimmer rack, heavy duty rear ramp gate.

$8850

2015 PJ 16-ft.x83” XL dump trailer scissor hoist, 15,000 lb GVW, ramps, spare tire. Also available: 16-ft.x83” XL dump trailer $7995

$11,500 2015 PJ 30-ft. gooseneck with duals trailer (2) 12,000 lb axles, beavertail with monster ramps.

2015 PJ 16+4 gooseneck tilt trailer (2) 8000# oil bath axles, 14 ply rubber.

$5350

2015 PJ 20-ft. heavy duty deckover flatbed trailer 14,000 GVW, rear ramps, spare tire.

Lots of inventory, best prices and more on the way!! Financing Available

Your Montana Factory Authorized

Kage Innovation Dealer for Snow Removal Equipment. Please go to www.kageinnovation.com for a video demonstration. $7950

$14,500

2003 John Deere 210 LE skip loader 4x4, Gannon box with tilt, OROPS canopy.

1973 Polar tanker trailer insulated, 24.5 tires.

$3650

2015 PJ 18-ft. carhauler trailer (2) 5200 lb axles, rear ramps, spare tire. Also available: 16-ft. and 20-ft.

$6250

$4850

2015 PJ 20-ft. equipment trailer slide-in ramps, rear stabilizer jacks, 16” rubber, 14,000# GVW

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$11,500

Ingersoll Rand DD25 roller Deutz diesel engine, smooth double drum, vibratory.

$27,500

John Deere 670A road grader cab, heat, 12-ft. moldboard, nice older grader!

$6950

$9000

2015 PJ 22-ft. full tilt bed equipment trailer 14,000# GVW, full powered tilt.

2015 PJ tilt trailer 16-ft. tilt, 4-ft. stationary, 14,000# GVW, radial rubber. Also have: 16-ft. x 6-ft. stationary tilt...$6450

1988 Marmon truck with crane 425 hp Cat engine, jakes, 13 speed transmission, pusher axle, 7.5 ton crane, 5th wheel plate, dual stacks, all new rubber.

Bomag BW213DS roller 84” smooth drum, Deutz diesel engine, OROPS canopy.

$4650

2015 PJ 20-ft. quick tilt trailer (2) 5200 lb axles, electric over hydraulic full tilt.

$7650

2015 PJ 14-ft.x96” deckover dump trailer fold-down sides, 14,000# GVW, 16” rubber. Also available: 12-ft.x84” deckover dump....$7250

$7500

1981 Peterbilt 359 transfer truck and Likens pup trailer Cummins engine with low-mile overhaul, 13 speed transmission, 15-ft. dump box on truck, pintle hitch. Includes 1981 Likens transfer pup trailer.

$7750

2015 PJ medium duty deckover flatbed trailer 10,000 lb GVW, rear ramps. 16-ft. light duty....$3995

$7350 2015 PJ 25-ft. gooseneck trailer 20-ft. deck, 5-ft. beavertail with center pop-up and flip ramps, tandem 7000# axles, 16” rubber.

$6995

2015 PJ equipment tilt trailer 22-ft. deck, 8-ft. 6” wide, tandem 7000# axles, power up/down hoist, 16” rubber, winch plates.

$2350

1998 Kenworth T800 dump truck Detroit engine, jakes, 10C transmission, 16-ft. gravel box, pintle hitch, pusher axle, 22.5 rubber, includes 2 axle pup trailer.

$45,500

1998 Kenworth T800 dump truck Series 60 Detroit engine, jakes, 10C transmission, 16-ft. gravel box, tarp, pusher axle, pintle hitch, exellent shape

$1795

2015 PJ 5-ft.x8-ft. utility trailer rear ramp, spare tire, 15” rubber.

$12,000

$22,500

1994 Mack RB688S dump truck with gravel shooter Mack E-7 engine, 350 h p, 8LL transmission, 16-ft. gravel box with hydraulic gravel shooter, 18,000# front axle, Mack rears on camelback suspension, good condition and ready to work.

2015 PJ 28-ft. dual gooseneck power tail trailer (2) 10,000 lb. oil bath axles, power tail, 16” radial tires, spare tire, fir deck.

$5400

Caterpillar D6 M dozer cab, heat, air, 6-way blade, bareback, LGP tracks.

$30,000

John Deere 310E backhoe cab, heat, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, nice machine!

$56,900

$38,000 2007 Dion Bilt B train flatbeds aluminum wheels, good rubber, excellent shape. Kobelco 135 SRLC excavator cab, heat, air, thumb, 3900 hours, nice machine.

$20,000

2005 Manac aluminum flatbed trailer spread-axle, air-ride, aluminum wheels, tool boxes, sliding winches, (6) new tires, (2) @ 80%, new brakes & drums, straps, tarps, mint condition!

$8500

1999 Eager Beaver 20-ton tag trailer 5-ft. beavertail with ramps, air brakes, nice trailer.

John Deere 590D excavator cab, heat, 36” bucket.

$3450

$18,900

PJ pickup flatbeds 7-ft.x7-ft., 7-ft.x8-ft. 6”, 8-ft.x9-ft. 6”, 8-ft.x11-ft. 3”

$45,500

1975 Hyster 20-ton tilt trailer 20-ton capacity.

Starting at $2200 2015 PJ 20-ft. equipment trailer bumper pull, 14,000 lb. GVW, 18-ft. deck, 2-ft. beavertail with standup ramps.

$29,900

2005 Wabash 53-ft. 4 axle flatbed trailer air ride, aluminum wheels, one lift axle, excellent shape.

$25,000

2015 PJ 14-ft. x 83” utility trailer rear ramp, 3500# axle, ATV ramps on front, 12-ft. x 77”...$2150

Truck crane and flatbed 3 to 4-ton hydraulic crane, frame-mounted, includes 20-ft. truck flatbed, approx. 30-ft. reach, nice shape! (Truck no included).

$26,900

$14,500

2015 PJ 34-ft. gooseneck with hydraulic tail trailer 34-ft. deck, 10-ft. hydraulic beavertail, (2) 10,000# axles.

Grid roller tow-behind, good shape

Hyster double drum roller smooth drums, vibratory, Detroit power, works good.

$6850

2014 PJ pressure wash trailer 150 gallon water tank, 100-ft. hose reel, gas engine with heat, ready to go.

$3500

$7950

2015 PJ 14-ft. x 83” dump trailer tandem axle, 16” rubber, tarp. Also have: Low-Pro dump trailer.....$7700 Also have: 16-ft.x83” XL dump trailer.....$8150

$4750

$19,500

Bobcat S175 skidsteer 66 inch bucket, aux. hydraulics, Air Boss tires, no cab.

$13,500

2014 Trail Max TD-20 tag trailer 20,000# capacity, 19-ft. deck and 5-ft. beavertail, foldover ramps, pintle hitch, electric brakes.

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Load Trail 16’ Triple Axle, 21,000 GVW, Scissors Lift, Ramps, Tarp & Roller..................... $8,550

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

$3,950

20FT SKID STEER TRAILER

•14,000 GVW • HD Fenders • Storable Ramps • 16” 10 Ply Tires

6x12 Single Wheel, 3,500 lbs GVW, Double Doors........... $3,300 7x14 Double Axle, 7,000 lbs GVW................................... $5,150 7x16 Double Axle, 7,000 lbs GVW.................................... $5350

• Bull Package • Running Boards • Spare Tire & Wheel • Heavy Duty Pkg. • 10 Ply Radial Tires 2 Compartment Trailer - Sliding Outer Gate 6’x8”x20

9,350 9,950

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

5x10 Dump Trailer, 7000 lb. GVW, Threeway Gate, Ramps, Tarp Kit, Dbl axle...........................$4,050 8x14 Double Axle, 14,000 GVW, Scissors Lift, Bumper Pull, Roll-Up Tarp..................................$6,850 6’8”x14’ Double Axle, 14,000 GVW, Scissors Lift, Bumper Pull, Roll-Up Tarp...........................$6,850 8’x14’ Double Axle, 14,000 GVW, Scissors Lift, Gooseneck.........................................................$7,650 6’8”x14’ Double Axle, 14,000 GVW, Scissors Lift, Gooseneck, Roll-Up Tarp..............................$7,650 16’ Triple Axle, 21,000 GVW, Scissors Lift, Ramps, Tarp & Roller...............................................$8,550

3 Compartments $ - Sliding Gates 6’x8”x24

2014 Bumper Pull - 16’ Stock Trailer, 16” 10 Ply Radial Tires, Center Gate, $ Escape Door

5,450

Prairie Fare: Potatoes are appealing

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service “When are Potato Days?” I asked my husband. “It’s in a couple weeks, I think,” he responded. “I wonder if it’s being held sooner than that. I’ll Google it. I don’t want to miss having my annual potato dumpling!” I said as I picked up my iPad and began searching for information for the festival, which dates back to the late 1930’s. I’m glad I checked the date. The big potato event of the summer was the following weekend and we made plans to attend. I must admit that the dumplings are the greatest draw for me, but there are lots of other things to do in Barnesville, Minnesota during their annual potato extravaganza. Activities range from potato sculpting to a potato cook-off and a tater tot pageant. They also have potato wrestling. No, I haven’t participated in that. The Potato Days Festival has my favorite “stick to the ribs” delicacy, “German” potato dumplings. I have the same recipe from my great aunt who was born in Norway. I guess Norwegians and Germans exchanged recipes in Minnesota somewhere along the line. Our 11-year-old daughter, who has both Norwegian and German ancestry, didn’t debate the origin of the recipe. She grinned at me and licked her lips as she ate her buttery dumpling. I think she takes after me. After enjoying our dumplings, we continued testing other hearty fare. We had mashed potatoes, meatballs and gravy. We didn’t wait in the two-blocks-long line for free French fries, though. I was pretty full after the first two main courses, so I didn’t have any lefse, potato donuts, potato pancakes or potato sausage. There’s always next year. What about these potatoes? Are they good for us? I was thinking about taste as I savored my dumpling, but potatoes provide a lot of nutrition, too. The complex carbohydrates in potatoes provide energy to fuel our muscles and brain. Potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin C, with one potato providing 45 percent of the daily recommendation. Potatoes with their skin also provide about 2 grams of fiber. Without added toppings, potatoes contain no fat, no sodium and no cholesterol. While we may think of bananas when we talk about potassium, potatoes are a better source. One medium potato has 18 percent of the daily recommendation for potassium. Potassium is an important mineral that helps our bodies regulate our blood pressure. We need adequate potassium for nerve transmission and muscle contraction. To retain nutrients, cook potatoes in their skins and eat the skin or peel it as thinly as possible. Many of the nutrients are directly beneath the skin in an area known as the cambium. To help prevent nutrient loss during boiling, use as little water as possible and a tight-fitting lid to avoid the loss of water during cooking. If you’re hungry for a delicious potato meal, here is an easy end-of-the-summer recipe to enjoy on the outdoor grill. Potato Packets for the Outdoor Grill 4 large, red potatoes (about 1.5 pounds), cut into 1 1/2inch chunks 2 Tbsp. olive oil or vegetable oil 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley 2 Tbsp. chopped red pepper 1/2 tsp. salt or seasoned salt 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper Paprika (sprinkle) Heavy-duty aluminum foil or one large, extra heavy-duty foil cooking bag Variations: Add one of the following ingredients: 1/4 c. chopped green onions, one chopped jalapeno chili pepper with seeds removed or 1/4 c. chopped cilantro. Prepare outdoor grill. Place two 30- by 18-inch sheets of heavy-duty foil to make a double thickness. Place potatoes, oil and seasonings in center of foil. Bring short sides up and fold over several times to seal well. Gently shake to combine ingredients. (Or, place recipe ingredients in foil bag, seal and shake to combine.) Place bag on hot grill rack, cover and cook 15 minutes. Carefully turn the bag over using tongs or another utensil to avoid burns, then cook another 15 minutes. Remove from grill and cut slits in bag, allowing steam to escape. Carefully open and transfer mixture to a platter. Makes four servings. Each serving has 186 calories, 27 grams (g) of carbohydrate, 7.3 g of fat, 3 g of fiber and 300 milligrams of sodium.

Trader’s Dispatch, October 2014 — Page C17

USED COMBINES

Interest free waiver available on all used combines – OAC

2008 Case IH AFX7010 rotary combine with 738 separator hours, Pro 600 monitor, rock trap, fine cut chopper, 900/60R32 drive tires @ 75%, 480/70R30 rears @ 75%. In very nice condition. Available with 0% for 60 months............................... Let’s Deal 2008 Case IH AFX7010 rotary combine with 935 separator hours, Pro 600 monitor, rock trap, standard cut chopper, 900/60R32 drive tires @ 70%, 480/70R30 rears @ 70%. In very nice condition. Available with 0% for 60 months...... Let’s Deal 1995 Case IH 2188 axial flow combine, rock trap, axle extensions, 20.5x32 bar fronts, 14.9x24 bar rears, long unloader tube and lots of recent work done.. ........................................................ Only $42,500

1985 Case IH 1480 rotary combine, rock trap, 24.5x32 fronts, axle extensions, cross flow cleaning fan, 1010 30-ft. header with batt reel. Was $24,900.... .............................................Reduced to $22,995 New Holland TR75 combine with Ford engine, hydro drive, good rubber, 960 22-ft. header with batt reel. Good machine for only.............................. $16995

NEW & USED HEADERS

RECENT TRADES

USED TRACTORS

USED HAYING EQUIPMENT

2011 Case IH 235 Magnum tractor with luxury cab, 3-pt., dual PTO, 4 remotes, guidance ready, Case IH L790 loader. This tractor only has 580 total hours and is in “Like new” condition. Large rubber makes it an excellent grain cart or sprayer tractor or would handle a small air drill........................... $159,500

2012 Case IH 7130 combine. Available with 0% for 60 months 2010 Case IH 7088 combine. Available with 0% for 60 months 2010 Honey Bee SP36 36-ft. draper header Morris Maxim 2 50-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 7240 tow between tank Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 2320 tow behind cart 2014 Apache AS1020 self-propelled sprayer 2008 Apache AS1010 self-propelled sprayer 2008 Apache AS715 self-propelled sprayer Vermeer 605 Super M round baler Bourgault 750 grain cart with hydraulic or PTO drive, tarp, mid mount auger

New Holland HW325 swather, air bag suspension, deluxe cab, 16-ft. head with reverser....... $62,500

Steiger 9150 4WD, L10 Cummins 300 hp, 12 speed powershift, 4 remotes, 520/85R38 duals @ 85%, recent reman front & rear axles. Includes EZ-Guide 250 with EZ-Steer. Good condition.......... $52,500 New Holland TV145, loader, bucket, grapple, PTO and hydraulics engine end, 16-ft. hay head.......... ............................................$76,500 for Package New Holland 1112 diesel swather, cab, 16-ft. auger header, conditioner. Good condition............ $6995 2011 MacDon M150 windrower. Available with choice of draper or hay headers..In Excellent Condition

MacDon D60 45-ft. draper header with pickup reel, transport................................................... $72,500 Case IH 2152 40-ft. draper header, double knife, pickup reel, transport..................................Just In White 2-110 MFD, cab, 3-pt., PTO, 4 remotes, EzeeOn loader with bucket, bale spear............ $17,900 John Deere 4630 2WD, cab, 1000 PTO, 3 remotes, needs clutch. As is..................................... $5995 Case IH 2142 35-ft. draper header, pickup reel, hydraulic fore/aft, transport.......................... $56,500 Case IH 1010 30-ft. header, pickup reel, 3” knife, oil bath knife drive. Very good condition.Just Traded Case IH 1015 pickup header, Swathmaster attachment...........................................................Just In 1995 Case IH 1015 15-ft. pickup header, Victory attachment..................................................... $8995 International 810 13-ft. pickup header, Rake-up raking pickup. Very little use............................. $8995 New Holland 960 13-ft. pickup header with Sund attachment.................................................. $2995 New Holland 960 13-ft. pickup header less attachment............................................................ $1495 Massey 1859 13-ft. pickup head less attachment..... ...................................................................... $995

NEW AND USED SKIDSTEERS

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

2006 Case 420 skidsteer, 4 cylinder diesel, auxiliary hydraulics, new rubber. Only 600 hours and in excellent condition.................................... $23,500

Many new and used skidsteer attachments

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

MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

Mayrath 8x60 grain auger, swing hopper, PTO drive............................................................ $2495

USED AIR DRILLS

New Holland Air Drills Arriving

1999 Massey Ferguson 220 Series II windrower, diesel, cab, air conditioning, 30-ft. double swath 1-45-ft. on the lot 1-51-ft. on the lot draper head, pickup reel. Good condition.$29,500 More on the way John Deere 580 pull-type windrower, 25-ft. draper.. .................................................................... $4995 Flexi-Coil 5500 fold back drill, 70-ft., 12” spacing, 4.5” steel press wheels, 4350 tow between tank. Very Case IH RBX563 round baler, net/twine, wide pickup, nice condition......................................... $134,900 large tires................................................. $18,900 Morris Maxim I 50-ft. air drill, 10” spacing, 3.5” Case IH RBX562 round baler, twine tie, standard steel packers, 7300 Morris tow behind air cart, 8” pickup....................................................... $13,900 auger........................................................ $42,500 New Holland 688 round baler, net/twine......$11,900 1992 New Holland 660 round baler, Bale Command, net wrap...................................................... $6995

USED SPRAYERS

WE’RE DEALIN’ Bring us your offer

Case IH SRX160 suspended boom 132-ft. sprayer, Raven Auto Rate, 1600 gallon tank, 4 ball valves, induction cone.......................................... $29,995 Flexi-Coil System 67XL sprayer, 120-ft. wheel boom........................................................ $16,900 Flexi-Coil System 67XL sprayer, 114-ft. wheel boom, Auto Rate, 2 sets of nozzles.......... $16,900 Flexi-Coil System 67XL sprayer, 100-ft. booms, wind screens, Flexi-Coil Auto-Rate.......... $12,900 Flexi-Coil System 67XL suspended boom sprayer, 1600 gallon water tank, 90-ft. booms, Auto-Rate, foam marker, rinse tank............................ $26,995

SAVE UP TO

50%

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USED VEHICLES

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

BIG SKY EQUIPMENT

Phone 406-278-3277 Sales Kurt Christiaens 279-3486 home, 450-3277 cell Toll-free 1-800-332-7541 Gary Brown 278-3373 home, 788-9033 cell FAX 1-406-278-7882 Chet Ophus 750-2395 cell Conrad, Montana website: www.4newholland.com

Parts Service Alex Linn 278-3418 home, 289-0663 cell Corey Combs 271-5435 home, Bill Hopper 278-7358 home, 697-6289 cell 781-7678 cell Corey Combs 271-5435 home, 781-7678 cell Gary Brown 278-3373 home, Gary Brown 278-3373 home, 788-9033 cell 788-9033 cell

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STRAW FOR SALE Large round winter wheat bales, rotary or conventional bales.

Delivered by January 1......................... $18.00 per bale Delivered after January 1...................... $20.00 per bale Small square bales................................. $2.00 per bale Phone Aaron Boehm, (406) 355-4402, Rudyard, MT

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FOR SALE 1963 Ford, V8, 5 speed, 8-ft. stock rack, runs strong, all in good shape......................Asking $1500

TD6, runs as good as it looks........ ...............................Asking $3000

1968 GMC 3/4 ton, 4x4, V6, 4 speed, runs good......Asking $800 1967 GMC 1/2 ton, 4x4, V6, 4 speed, runs good......Asking $600

Ford 981, select-o-matic, loader, real good tires. Have all the books with it......................Asking $3250

International W6, runs good, outstanding loader.......Asking $1500

1978 Mercury Marquis, body and upholstery absolutely perfect, one of a kind..................Asking $1250

1999 Ford 1 ton, 4x4, V8, automatic, 4-door, nice DewEze bale bed...... .......................................................................................................$9250 1985 Chevrolet 1/2 ton, 4x4, V8, 4 speed, nice flatbed.................$1500 Brush Hog, 5-ft., like new. Very little use.........................................$850 10-ft. side delivery rake.....................................................................$550 Ford 800, 6 speed, extra hydraulic pump on front. Real straight, runs good...............................................................................................$2000 Ford 8N with loader, hi-lo range, 3-pt.............................................$2250 Ford 8N, hi-lo range, 3-pt., nice.....................................................$1850 International 200 with nice loader, 3-pt.........................................$2250

For more information call (406)782-3648, Butte, MT

Prairie Fare: Conquer the midmorning slump with breakfast

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service add some milk. Have you ever been in a morning meeting • Fill a sandwich bag with your favorite and your stomach’s gurgling interrupts the speaker? Maybe your stomach wants to add whole-grain cereal. Grab a cup of cold milk. Remember: Milk and cereal don’t have to an agenda item: Snack break. Recently, I was in a meeting with a “stombe in the same bowl. • Keep breakfast foods, such as readyach interruption.” Fortunately, it wasn’t to-eat whole-grain cereal, yogurt, milk and mine because that’s a bit embarrassing. fruit, on hand. I have learned that I need to have some • Have some protein-rich food, such as protein in the morning or my stomach will an egg, yogurt, deli meat or peanut butter protest the lack of long-lasting energy by or another nut or seed butter. midmorning. I usually grab a snack before • Have some fruit, especially fiber-rich those 10 a.m. meetings. whole fruit. You might want to blend it into With schools back in session, we see a a smoothie with some added yogurt. lot of reminders about children and breakfast. We adults also should pay attention to • Add some vegetables to your morning breakfast consumption. Eating a balanced meal. Sauté some chopped onions and pepbreakfast has many benefits for adults and pers, then add beaten eggs and a little cheese. children. You can use leftover veggies. In their study of women ages 18 to 55, • Build a breakfast burrito bar. Prepare University of Missouri researchers reported toppings such as shredded cheese, diced that high-protein breakfasts help adult ham, tomatoes and olives the night before. women feel full longer. In another study, In the morning, scramble eggs, warm the researchers reported that teens who have a tortillas and fill with your favorite toppings. protein-rich breakfast are less likely to fill Here’s an interesting and fun muffin up on less healthful snacks later in the day. recipe from the Iowa State University ExWe know that breakfast and well-fueled tension and Outreach program. The cost per kids go together like milk and cereal. Chilserving is about 60 cents. To save time in the dren who have breakfast are more likely to morning, rinse and chop the vegetables the be alert in school, earn better grades and prior evening. have better behavior. Scrambled Egg Muffins In a 2013 study performed by the non2 c. washed vegetables, diced (such as profit Share Our Strength, researchers found broccoli, red and/or green bell peppers, that kids who ate breakfast scored 17.5 onion, spinach, mushrooms)* percent higher on math tests. Researchers at 6 eggs the University of Pennsylvania also reported 1/4 tsp. salt higher test scores among children who ate 1/4 tsp. black pepper breakfast. 1/4 tsp. garlic powder We do not need to have a fancy breakfast 1/2 c. low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded (*) You can add diced ham as part of the banquet with white tablecloths and cloth napkins in the morning. Breakfast can be vegetable mixture. You can sauté the vegsimple, such as a warmed piece of leftover etables in butter or oil if desired. veggie pizza or a tortilla with melted cheese Preheat the oven to 350 F. Spray muffin served on a paper napkin. Both just take a tin cups with nonstick spray. Add chopped minute or two to prepare. veggies to the muffin tin. Beat eggs in a If you forgo breakfast, consider these tips: bowl. Stir in salt, pepper and garlic powder. • Prepare for breakfast in advance. Mix Pour eggs into the muffin tin and bake 20 to the dry ingredients for muffins or pancake 25 minutes. To add cheese, remove the tin batter. In a separate container, measure and from the oven during the last three minutes mix the wet ingredients. In the morning, of baking. Sprinkle the cheese on top of the combine and bake or cook. muffins and return the tin to the oven. Bake • Set out the cereal bowls, spoons, wholeuntil the internal temperature of the egg grain cereal box and some bananas before muffins reaches 160 F or a knife inserted you go to bed. All you need to do is pour near the center comes out clean. the cereal, peel and slice the bananas, and Makes six muffins.

NDSU celebrates 41 years of excellence in agriculture and Bison athletics

By NDSU Extension Service The 41st annual Harvest Bowl program An agribusiness award recipient is chosen at North Dakota State University (NDSU) annually. This award recognizes individuals will be held November 21 and 22. who have distinguished themselves in the field of agriculture and business in North Highlights of the event include a HarDakota and beyond. Jerry Doan, a fourthvest Bowl dinner and awards program on generation rancher and producer from November 21 at the Fargo Ramada Plaza McKenzie, is this year’s recipient. Suites and the Harvest Bowl football game Doan was the first chair of the State Board between NDSU and Youngstown State on of Agricultural Research and Education, November 22. which is just one of many important roles As the state’s land-grant university, he has played in the state’s agricultural inNDSU plays a major role in contributing knowledge through research, academic produstry. Along with serving on many boards grams and the Extension Service. More than and committees, Doan has been a 4-H leader 2,600 agriculturists have been recognized for four decades. and more than $221,000 in scholarships Several scholarships also are awarded to have been awarded to NDSU student athoutstanding male and female athletes during letes who have agricultural backgrounds or the Friday evening awards banquet. are majoring in a field of agriculture. For information on Harvest Bowl and The NDSU Harvest Bowl program recogto register, visit the NDSU Development nizes the success, dedication and hard work Foundation and Alumni Association website of outstanding agriculturists in 53 counties at http://www.ndsualumni.com/, call (800) in North Dakota and several counties in 279-8971 or (701) 231-6800, or e-mail Minnesota. marilyn@ndsualumni.com.

Balancing rations: The economics of hay quality

By Jay Jenkins, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension The reason we put up hay is to feed livestock. When we feed animals we are not just feeding “feed.” We are supplying nutrients needed for the animal to grow, renew body components, form products such as milk and wool, and furnish energy for all of the processes involved. The major nutrients involved are energy, primarily in the form of carbohydrates, and protein. The animal also needs various vitamins and minerals, as well as water. Necessary vitamins and minerals are easily provided should the main feedstuffs be lacking. Hay, and grain for that matter, is fed as a primary source of energy and protein. Therefore it makes sense that the value of the hay is relative to the amount of these nutrients that it contains. The more protein and energy that is in the hay, the more valuable the hay is to the feeder. The converse is also true, the lower the nutrient content, the less valuable. This is true within certain limits, the value differences may be different for different classes of livestock. Under certain circumstances the nutrient content of the hay may be low enough that certain classes of livestock cannot eat enough to get the nutrients required, therefore that feed is actually worthless to that feeder. It may also be possible that under some circumstances a certain level of nutrients is “high enough” and any additional the hay supplies may be of no additional value. But under most circumstances where there is a wide variety of feed uses and feeds available, the statement holds true: The higher the nutrient content the higher the value and the lower the nutrient content the lower the value. As you can see it is essential than a nutrient analysis be done. It is impossible to determine relative values between hay without knowing its nutrient content. Nutrient analysis is relatively cheap and easy to obtain. When given a choice of hays, the smart hay buyer always demands an analysis be done. This helps ensure he/she is getting what he/she is paying for. The nutrients we will concern ourselves with for the purpose of this discussion are protein and energy. It is also important to remember that hays differ in their moisture content, this is usually reported as percent Dry Matter (DM). It is important to account for this difference as well. Protein is designated on most analysis as Crude Protein (CP), and the easiest measure of energy to use is Total Digestible Nutrients (TDN), these are both reported as a percent of dry matter. One concept that helps determine value differences between various lots of hay is to determine the cost per pound of the major nutrients. For example let’s consider two lots of hay. Lot 1: 89.3% DM, 16% CP, 51.6% TDN, $100/Ton, $.35/ lb CP, and $.109/lb TDN Lot 2: 90.5% DM, 22.8% CP, 71.5% TDN, $145/Ton, $.351/lb CP, and $.112/lb TDN Comparing hay by the cost per pound of nutrient only tells part of the story. Although the two hays above are priced similarly, which one would be the better choice depends on the circumstances. For a beef producer feeding dry pregnant cows, Lot 1 may be preferred. The cows could get full and not be overfed. But for a dairy producer, Lot 2 would be the logical choice, because it would allow higher levels of milk production than Lot 1. Cost per pound of nutrient works not only for comparing the value of hay, but it also works when pricing different grains or supplements. Protein supplement is often fed to cows on winter range, and crop aftermath. This concept works great for comparing the value of those as well. For example: 22% Cake: 22% CP, $208/Ton, $.437/1b CP 28% Cake: 28% CP, $233/Ton, $.416/1b CP Alfalfa Hay: 18% CP, $180/Ton, $.556/1b CP One underlying premise that we haven’t talked about yet is that feed should not only be bought according to nutrient content, but that it should also be fed according to nutrient content. This requires knowing not only the nutrient content of the feed, but also the requirements of the animal. There are published values that will give you a good idea of what your animals need. It is often necessary to mix feeds to most economically match nutrients fed to nutrients required. The Feed Cost Cow-Q-Lator (http://westcentral.unl.edu/ agecon3) makes comparing feed costs easy. Hay should be analyzed for nutrient content. This allows it to be bought, sold, and fed according to its nutrient content. The more facts you know about the hay the better job you can do comparing prices and determining rations.

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2012 John Deere S670 373 hp, Contour Master, 918/1364 hours. SU#171972... $234,000 (B)

2012 John Deere S670 373 hp, Contour Master, 632/1099 hours. SU#173495.... $259,913 (I)

2008 Bourgault 5012 50-ft. no till, 12” spacing, tow behind tank. SU#178524...$115,000 (B) 1999 Hesston 8550 165 hp, 15-ft. rotary head, hydro, 5832 hours. SU#181310.$33,023 (M)

2002 Morris Maxim 55 55-ft. no till, 12” spacing, tow between. SU#169773... $58,438 (B)

2012 John Deere S670 373 hp, ProDrive, 375/640 hours. SU#176288...... $281,331 (I) 2013 John Deere S670 373 hp, ProDrive, 339/501 hours. SU#179392...... $301,592 (I)

2004 New Holland 216 dual hydraulic basket rake, hyd swing. SU#179349..... $11,198 (R)

2003 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. no till, 12” spacing, tow between tank. SU#179422.. $48,000 (B)

2012 John Deere S670 375 hp, Contour Master, 465/764 hours. SU#180742......$282,839 (P) 2013 John Deere 630R 30-ft., rigid, full finger, steel auger fingers. SU#172160..$32,892 (P) 2008 John Deere 568 5x6 bale, wrap/twine, MegaWide pickup. SU#173823.$29,093 (S) 2010 John Deere 1895 no till drill, 10” spacing, tow behind tank. SU#174129.. $178,500 (B) 2012 John Deere S670 373 hp, ProDrive, 569/1018 hours. SU#173487... $265,705 (R) 1980 John Deere 643 6R30, non-chopping, sprocket drive. SU#181910...........$5450 (P)

2009 Case IH 3380 40-ft. no till, 7.5” spacing, tow between tank. SU#167534.$120,256 (B)

2013 John Deere 4940 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, 668 hours. SU#170910..... $283,100 (B)

2010 Case IH RB564 5x6 bale, wrap/twine, MegaWide pickup. SU#181223.$22,824 (M)

2009 John Deere 4930 120-ft. booms, 15” spacing, 1468 hours. SU#159285.. $208,000 (M)

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

2004 Unverferth 9200 1000 bushel grain cart, 17” auger, roll tarp. SU#180893.$28,554 (P)

2007 Wishek 1250 25-ft. tandem disk, 22” blades, 9” spacing. SU#174152.$28,985 (BF)

2005 Vermeer 605M 5x6 bale, wrap/twine, MegaWide pickup. SU#175274.$15,805 (S)

2013 Frontier TM5132 32-ft. tandem disk, 10.5” spacing. SU#182391........ $76,050 (R)

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2002 John Deere 9520T 450 hp, 18F/6R PowerShift, 4276 hours. SU#179643..$136,066 (R)

2012 Case IH 260 257/215 hp, 18F/4R powershift, 829 hours. SU#159705....$154,600 (P)

2012 John Deere 8310R 310 hp, 16F/4R PowerShift, 825 hours. SU#161125.$234,495 (BF) 2012 John Deere 7215R 215/178 hp, IVT with RHR, 810 hours. SU#182192...$162,169 (P)

2010 John Deere 8345RT 345/275 hp, IVT with RHR, 3951 hours. SU#171734.$195,000 (R)

2003 John Deere 8320 250/215 hp, 18F/4R ILS, 4264 hours. SU#171905...........$127,461 (S)

2010 John Deere 8225R 225/182 hp, PowerShift, 2208 hours. SU#181603.$156,021 (P)

2012 John Deere 8310T IVT with RHR, 16” tracks, 500 hours. SU#183291.$238,872 (M)

1991 Case IH 7120 151 PTO hp, 18F/4R powershift, 9810 hours. SU#182378.$40,755 (BF)

2013 John Deere 6140M 140 hp, 16F/16R, 550 hours. SU#182957.................. $110,436 (M)

2012 John Deere 8235R 235/192 hp, IVT with RHR, 1038 hours. SU#159165.$185,000 (P) 2013 John Deere 8235R 235/192 hp, IVT with RHR, 946 hours. SU#172206... $198,171 (I)

2012 John Deere 9560R 560 hp, 18F/6R PowerShift, 1346 hours. SU#159406....$299,000 (I) 2010 John Deere 7430 170/140 hp, AutoQuad Plus, 3457 hours. SU#182241.. $117,500 (S)

2013 John Deere 7200R 200/165 hp, AutoQuad Plus, 158 hours. SU#165986....$170,000 (S) 2002 John Deere 8320 263/215 hp, PowerShift, 5050 hours. SU#182123........$107,878 (BF)

2013 John Deere 7200R 200/164 hp, IVT with RHR, 1052 hours. SU#179183.$168,645 (I)

2013 John Deere 8235R 235/192 hp, IVT with RHR, 985 hours. SU#172210.$198,380 (BF)

2013 Polaris XP 900 4x4, liquid cooled, gas, hi/ lo transmission. SU#178857..... $14,170 (M)

1999 Case IH 9350 310 hp, 12F/3R syncro, 4 SCV’s, 3463 hours. SU#174578.$74,233 (S)

2011 John Deere 7330 155/125 hp, AutoQuad Plus, 2174 hours. SU#157582.$114,000 (M)

2012 John Deere 7215R 215/178 hp, IVT with RHR, 849 hours. SU#166401... $165,000 (I)

1997 Loral 3000 spreader truck, 60-ft. wet/dry boom, 4801 hours. SU#174882.$45,653 (B)

2004 John Deere 7420 135/115 hp, 16F/16R Power, 4370 hours. SU#160137.$82,155 (S)

2013 John Deere 8235R 235/192 hp, IVT with RHR, 965 hours. SU#172207.$198,604 (BF)

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

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Mike

David

(208) 681-6009 – (208) 524-2310 – (661) 310-8822 - www.worldequipmentllc.com Mike (208) 681-6009 Alan (818) 266-4012 David 661-310-8822

MAJORITY OF EQUIPMENT WAS MUNICIPALITY OWNED 2004 Case 590 Super M

3300 hours*, powershift, 4/1 bucket, air conditioning, radio, deluxe cab

$38,500

1997 Toro Groundmaster 580D

4883 hours*, 16-ft. wide, 80 hp Mitsubishi diesel, hydrostatic transmission

$8950

1995 International 2574 162,000 miles*, 6x4,

$21,500

Cummins turbo diesel, 375 hp, 13 speed Eaton Fuller transmission, 12,000 lb front axle, 40,000 lb rear axle, Hendrickson suspension, 12 yard dump box, air seats, cruise control

1995 Ford F800

96,000 miles*,4x4, 60-ft. Altec boom, automatic transmission, push button, air brakes, power winch, power inverter with outlets, Cummins 8.3 turbo diesel, working spot lights, up and down controls, joy stick in bucket, hydraulic tool outlets, swivel bucket, 2 outriggers, tow package, bucket air seats

$26,500

1989 Ford F700 Chipper Truck

46,000* miles, 5 speed, air brakes, tow package, 50-ft. boom, up and down controls

$11,900

108,000 miles*, 6 yard dump, 6 speed automatic transmission, push button, Cat 3126 turbo diesel, 250 hp, air, air brakes, tow package, air gate

$27,900

2004 Ford F750

91,000 miles*, automatic, air conditioning, air brakes, Boss PTO, 165 CFM air compressor, crane, tool boxes, air hose reels

2002 International 4700 DT444E

2002 Ford F450

182,000 miles*, 40-ft. height Dura Lift, automatic transmission, 7.3L diesel, air conditioning, working lights, beacon lights, road lights, tool boxes, up & down controls, buckets joystick controls

Onan 200KW

89 hours*, Cummins diesel, 350 hp, 240/480

$14,500

$16,500

2007 Cat 262B

1991 International 4900

low hours*, 2 speed, hi flow, foot control, joystick, turbo diesel, 82 hp

$17,900

1994 Champion 726A Series III

142,000 miles*, Cat 3126 turbo diesel, Fuller Eaton 10 speed, 5000 lb hydraulic crane with outriggers, 30 gallon new gas air compressor, hydraulic reels, air brakes, 2 air seats, A/C, tilt steering, working lights, tail gate

2004 Case 580 Super M

8850 hours*, 4x4, air conditioning, 4/1 bucket, extend-a-hoe, ride control, joy stick, 24” bucket

$29,500

1997 Volvo WG42F

152,000 miles*, 4x4, snow plow blade missing

$27,900

611 hours*, John Deere turbo diesel, 240/480V

$13,900

$15,500

5416 hours*, Cummins turbo diesel, 8 speed powershift, 14-ft. blade, good tires, clean unit, Used by city since new!

Multiquip 70KVA

32,000 miles*, dual buckets, 50-ft. height, power winch, air compressor, auto air brakes, 4 outriggers, up & down controls

$14,500

1985 International

$51,950 2001 Freightliner FL70

$19,500

80,000* miles, automatic 5 speed, 6 cylinder turbo diesel, 1999 10-ton crane, 5 outriggers, air brakes, tow package

$21,500

1997 John Deere 550 LGP Dozer

7200 hours*, new under carriage, ripper, 6-way blade, extra wide tracks, 3 speed forward, 3 speed reverse

$27,500

2006 Case 445 Skidsteer 5900 hours*, Cummins diesel, hi-flow auxilary outlet

$14,900

1999 International 2645 Vactor Truck 138,000* miles, automatic, air, 20,000 lbs. front axle, 28,000 rear axle, air brakes, tow package, air seat, Vactor Jet Model #850-1500, 80 GPM at 2500 PSI at hose reel

$19,900

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Flexible Finance options available with seasonal payments, deferred payment plans, and no money down payment options with approved credit. * 50 month credit terms available on all units regardless of asset age.

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MGGA’s Annual Convention and Trade Show

By Charlie Bumgarner, MGGA 2014 Convention Chairman 2014 will be rememThe annual MGGA Convention and bered by BNSF Railway Trade Show is one of the largest agriculas one of the hottest years tural gatherings in the state, touting excepof feeling rail customers, tional speakers, enlightening workshops growers and the Surface and a trade show featuring a wide variety Transportation Board of agribusinesses from both in and outside breathe down their neck of Montana. It’s a time for growers to “Get as back logs of grain and Their Ag On,” reconnecting with neighbors fertilizer cars and service delays brought the and friends from across the state while freed railroad company into the public spotlight up from other distractions on the farm. in ways they hadn’t hoped. John Miller There is immeasurable value in networking was promoted to Group Vice President of with fellow ag attendees, seeing the latest Agricultural Products for BNSF Railway on ag innovations from trade show exhibitors February 1, 2014, right in the heat of much and hearing firsthand from those who are of the uproar. In his new role, he leads a trendsetters in agriculture. marketing team that specializes in meeting This year’s 59th annual convention the needs of whole grain, grain products, themed, “Agriculture: Tradition in Transifertilizer, ethanol and bulk foods shippers. tion,” is scheduled for December 2-4, 2014 John will discuss 2014’s rail transportation at the Best Western Heritage Inn, Great situation and fill listeners in on expectanFalls. Presenters are leaders in their field, cies for 2015. covering timely issues affecting everyone For years, Brett Wilson in agriculture. Here’s a sneak peek at our was known by many as 2014 speakers. the elevator manager at Tuesday, December 2 the Cenex-Harvest States Tuesday’s marketing elevator in Shelby. After workshop kicks off with a move to Minneapolis lunch for all registrants as a grain merchandiser and features Minneapofor General Mills, joinlis Grain Exchange vice ing his wife Brenda who president of business dewas a commodity broker with Spectrum velopment Joe Albrecht Commodities, both Brett and Brenda have as speaker. In the late 80s since moved back to Montana where they Albrecht worked on regulatory issues in currently run their own company, BW an audits and investigation role, but curFutures, an advisory service for farmers. rently he promotes the risk management With a deep knowledge of how world and investment benefits of the exchange’s markets affect farmers here at home and a Hard Red Spring Wheat futures and options trust developed with Montana growers over contracts and the five financially settled the years, Brett will share his insights on a agricultural index futures and options concomplicated world commodity market situtracts. Joe will fill attendees in on spring ation and what that means going forward. wheat market forecasts and offer tips from Elaine Froese, a proan industry point of view. fessional speaker, writer Dr. Gary Brester from and farm family coach Montana State Universpecializing in succession sity’s Agricultural Ecoplanning, has learned over nomics and Economics the years to “Do the Tough Department, will begin Things Right.” “Do the his 2014 marketing workTough Things Right” is shop with a refresher on just one of several books the introductory marketElaine has authored and only scratches ing techniques he taught the surface of informational material she at the MGGA convention the past two offers regarding succession planning and years. Then he’ll move the workshop up a farm family issues. As a farmer herself, and notch with instruction on how to use more knowledgeable about the dynamics of farm advanced marketing tools like fence hedges, families and the issues they face in passing synthetic puts and rolling options. A panel the torch, Elaine helps address the tough isdiscussion will include industry grain contractors and experienced growers who will sues of succession planning and action. As a be open for questions on their respective catalyst for courageous conversations, new marketing strategies. The workshop ends scenarios and more profitable businesses, with attendees making a put option purchase she’s an expert on farm family issues at all decision, guided by Dr. Brester. stages. Come hear Elaine’s common sense approach to farm succession planning; it Wednesday, December 3 may be the positive change you need. The Montana Wheat Curt Barnekoff is a and Barley Committee CPA and office manager program, starting at 7 am, for Galusha, Higgins and will feature Dr. Thomas Galusha. A Helena native Clemente, Director of who has lived in Havre the Plant Transformation since 1982, Curt underCore Research Facility stands Montana agriculat the University of Neture. He has helped many braska in Lincoln. Dr. Clemente provides farmers and ranchers cut leading-edge research on plant engineering through the maze of regulations and tax and the development of tools for functional codes to meet their legal requirements genomics. Working primarily with wheat, while controlling tax liabilities and that has maize, soybeans, turf grasses and sorghum, played a huge role in keeping their operaDr. Clemente’s research expertise is in the tions successful. Curt is a graduate of Cararea of plant genetics and plant genetic enroll College and has continuously updated gineering to improve traits, such as disease his expertise with courses in estate and tax and drought resistance and herbicide tolerplanning, succession of family businesses, ance. He also enhances plant germplasm and management advisory services. His by targeting end-use quality traits for food, feed, and industrial applications. CONTINUED ON PAGE C26

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USED TRACTORS

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NEW New Holland T7 Series - Tier 4A Tractors 2005 New Holland TV145, loader, grapple, auxiliary hydraulics, loaded on engine end, 2400 hours.....................................$87,000 1992 Ford 9030 bidirectional, cab end & engine end hydraulics, PTO, draw bar, newer loader.............................................$38,300 1988 Ford 276 bidirectional, PTO, hydraulics on engine end, loader.........................$28,500 John Deere 4630 2WD, cab................$24,500 Massey Ferguson 1500 4WD tractor.....$3500 Massey Ferguson 184-4 MFD, cab, 62 hp........ ..........................................................$8500 Farmall 400 2WD, DuAl 320 loader........$4900 Oliver 77 2WD, loader. Runs great..........$2200

SKIDSTEERS & CONSTRUCTION

USED ROUND BALERS

2006 New Holland BR780A, twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command, 2358 bales............$24,800 2005 New Holland BR780A, twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command, 13,348 bales........ .......................................................$21,500

2004 New Holland BR780, net/twine, Xtra Sweep, Bale Command.................$19,300 2003 New Holland BR780, net/twine, Bale Command, Xtra Sweep..................$20,800 2003 New Holland BR780, net/twine, Bale Command, Xtra Sweep..................$19,800 2003 New Holland BR780, net/twine, Bale Command, lace belts, 1000 PTO...$18,800 2002 New Holland 688, twine, Bale Command..............................................$11,800 2001 New Holland 688, net/twine, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup..................$15,800 2000 New Holland 688, twine, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup.............................$14,100 1997 New Holland 664, net/twine, Bale Command..............................................$14,800 1997 New Holland 664, net/twine, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup..................$12,100 New Holland 853, twine. Excellent, must see!.. ..........................................................$4800 New Holland 853, twine..........................$3500 1995 John Deere 535, net/twine..........$11,100 1989 John Deere 535, twine...................$5500 2005 Vermeer 605M, net wrap.............$21,500 2001 Vermeer 605XL, twine.................$14,100

USED SELF-PROPELLED SWATHERS & HEADERS

2012 Bobcat S850 skidsteer, loaded, servo controls, 2600 hours......................$44,900 2006 New Holland LS185.B skidsteer, cab enclosure, bucket, forks.................$25,750 New Holland LX665 skidsteer, bucket.$14,500 John Deere 450 dozer, 6-way mechanical blade.................................................$9500 New Holland B104 backhoe and bucket for skidsteer............................................$5950 Mustang MBH9H 9-ft. backhoe for skidsteer, 24” bucket..........................................$7600 Harley MX8 8-ft. power box rake with hydraulic angle.................................................$6900 Buhler SB5200 skidsteer snowblower. Excellent....................................................$4800 Sheyenne 550L 66” skidsteer snowblower....... ..........................................................$3500 Degelman 8-ft. snow bucket skidsteer attachment..................................................$1500

BRUTE POWER NEVER FELT SO GOOD

The new T7 Series: unrivaled comfort, power, efficiency and precision. Your productivity—and efficiency—will soar with a T7 Series tractor as your mobile office. Innovative features, including the Auto Command™ CVT transmission and the Sidewinder™ II armrest with CommandGrip™ multifunction controller, deliver the power, control and flexibility to mow, bale, till, seed and load more productively.

2013 New Holland H8060, suspension, deluxe cab, 720HD header, 260 hours....$109,500 2008 New Holland H8040, air suspension, with either a 12-ft. or 14-ft. sickle head..$87,500 2006 New Holland HW365, rear suspension, deluxe cab, 2355 disc, 1300 hours.$91,500 New Holland 770HD 19-ft. disc. head............... .......................... Call For Special Pricing! New Holland DB419 19-ft. disc. head............... .......................... Call For Special Pricing! New Holland HW325 14-ft. auger header......... ..................................................Coming In New Holland HW320 14-ft. auger header......... ..................................................Coming In MacDon 940 15-ft. multi-crop header......$7700 New Holland 2330BF push frame for bidirectional, 16-18-ft. completing package.$7700

USED PULL-TYPE SWATHERS

2001 New Holland 1432 13-ft. disc mower, flail conditioner.....................................$11,500

USED TILLAGE & MISC.

John Deere 7700 diesel combine, 24-ft. header, pickup head.......................................$7500 Ezee-On FLBS-330 14.5-ft. disc. Like new....... .......................................................$15,100 New Holland 260TL loader for compact tractor...................... Call For Special Pricing! Koyker 150 loader and mounts, bucket..$3500 Worksaver 3 spear bale handler for round and square bales.......................................$750 Farm King 100” 3-pt. rigid drag harrow. Like new!....................................................$975 Land Pride RB1572 6-ft. 3-pt. rear blade..$750 Land Pride LR1596 8-ft. 3-pt. rock rake....$950 Great Plains 706NT no-till drill, 7-ft. working width...............................................$33,500 Kirschmann 12-ft. hoe drill.....................$2500 Erskine 960FM 96” front mount snowblower, drive lines..........................................$5800 New Holland 6-ft. front mount snowblower. Like new!!.................................................$3800 Snowmachines 5-ft. 3-pt. snowblower with chute.................................................$1750 Polaris PVT 6x6, dump bed....................$2500 Farm King Y810E 8x12 unloading auger, electric motor...........................................$2000 Beltec heavy duty post hole auger..........$2800 Speeco 3-pt. post hole auger with bit........$975 General 720 post hole auger with 9” digging bit........................................................$950

LAWN & GARDEN

Walker mowers in stock along with Toro commercial and residential units.

During this year’s Value Bonanza, you can enjoy BONANZA BUCKS along with 0% FINANCING or CASH BACK options on selcet New Holland tractors, combines, hay & forage equipment and more. It all adds up to even more Value Bonanza savings and choices. See your New Holland dealer before November 30, 2014 for complete details. But hurry - the clock is ticking.

2006 New Holland 1431 13-ft. disc mower conditioner.....................................$19,600 1999 New Holland 1431 13-ft. cut disc mower conditioner, Chevron conditioner...$10,800 2006 New Holland 499 12-ft. pivot tongue........ .......................................................$17,700 Case IH DC132 13-ft. disc mower conditioner. Only 150 acres of use!!!.................$29,500 MacDon 5000 14-ft. mower conditioner. Very nice shape!!.......................................$9700 1991 John Deere 1470 11.5-ft. disc mower conditioner........................................$5500 Hesston 1014 14-ft. pivot tongue, 14-ft. sickle head..................................................$6400

USED HAY TOOLS

2006 New Holland 216 hydraulic rake. Excellent.................................................$18,500 New Holland Super 1049 self-propelled bale wagon............................................$15,000

Vermeer R23 hydraulic drive rake........$11,500 H&S CR10 10 wheel carted v-rake.........$3800

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low boy service

40-ton RGN for hire to transport machinery, tractors, etc. up to 60,000 lbs. 48-ft. stepdecks also available. Montana & surrounding states, insured & experienced. Call Roger or Larry at Roger Rader Inc., Sun River, MT 406-264-5475

TRACTOR, PLOW & PICKUP FOR SALE

Steiger Wildcat II $10,000 for both 1965 Ford 3/4 ton 4x4........................ $2000 obo Phone (406) 845-3382, Dupuyer, MT

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presentation will deal with the new IRS repair and maintenance regulations, bonus depreciation rules and how The Affordable Care Act restricts options for those having full-time employee. Thursday, December 4, 2014 President Obama signed the Agricultural Act of 2014 into law on February 7, 2014. USDA Risk Management Agency Administrator Brandon Willis and Montana Farm Service Agency State Director Bruce Nelson will be in the house on Thursday morning with the latest information on the government’s implementation progress of the new farm bill and what growers can expect going into 2015. A big part of this session will be Q&A from attendees so bring your questions for these two farm program experts. From GPS and autosteer to big data’s crop production software, farmers who were comfortable with traditional farming methods for so many years now find themselves adopting new technology at a faster and faster pace. The latest technology is the trend for farmers these days with iPads and tablet computers a commonplace item in tractor, combine and sprayer cabs. Big data crop production software offers new insights for farmers with promises of higher yields and input savings translating into higher revenues using prescriptive planting methods. But determining the cost before entering into a Big Data contract for your farm just makes sense. A per-acre payment to a company for use of the software is the least of some farmers’ worries. As private farm information enters “the cloud,” some farmers wonder who has access to that information and who really owns it now? Douglas Hackney is the president of Enterprise Group, Ltd., and is an award-winning speaker, author, and serial entrepreneur who has a strong sense of urgency about this topic. Doug was a farmer himself and now, as a data consultant, is educating farmers as quickly as he can, helping them to develop a strategy and an action plan that helps them better understand their data and how to best capture its value without compromising proprietary information and intellectual property rights. If you’ve already entered into a crop production software agreement on your farm or are planning to, don’t miss this presentation. Keira Franz, policy adviser to the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) on conservation, environmental and agricultural policy issues, joins Bill Harp, Plant Manager at General Mills, Great Falls and Will Roehm, Great Falls area farmer, in a panel discussion on “Sustainability – What it Means to You.” Keira has 20+ years of experience in Washington, D.C., serving most recently as a senior professional staff member of the Senate Ag Committee, responsible for developing the conservation and energy titles of the 2012 Farm Bill proposal as

passed in the Senate. Bill Harp’s perspective from an agribusiness point of view and Will Roehm’s outlook as a grower meeting sustainability standards required by a buyer will make this a very informative panel discussion. Truth About Trade & Technology (TATT) is a non-profit advocacy group led by farmers who support free trade and a farmer’s freedom to choose the tools, technologies and strategies they need to maximize productivity and profitability in a sustainable manner. Terry Wanzek, a fourth generation North Dakota farmer, serves on the Truth About Trade & Technology Board of Directors and makes it his business to educate the public, inform people in positions of influence, and promote TATT ideas about making international trade more free and more informed about the exciting developments in biotechnology. Terry has served in the North Dakota state legislature since 1992 and currently serves on the NAWG Budget Committee. M a r k a n d D e I mn a Heiken started a crop consulting business in 1989 with a focus on helping Montana farmers. Meeting a need, the business grew from crop scouting to a crop record keeping service, morphed into GPS maps, then precision equipment, and the list continues to grow. Triangle AgServices, located in Fort Benton, specializes in providing precision ag products, software, support and training. DeImna’s presentation will address the latest trend towards increasingly data-driven agriculture, the Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) or drones. A recent report by an international UAS industry group determined that in the U.S., precision agriculture and public safety represent 90 percent of the potential markets for drones. Already anticipated as a breakthrough tool, the hope is that UAS’s will provide farmers with more and better data to help reduce inputs and increase crop yields. Cort Jensen, Chief Legal Counsel for the Montana Department of Agriculture, makes it his business to stay informed of agricultural issues that may be addressed and could become Montana law during the upcoming 2015 state legislative session. Cort will share his thoughts on bills that may come before the legislature and give us a heads up on what’s ahead in the Montana ag industry. I can’t think of a better place to “get your ag on” than the Montana Grain Growers Association 59th Annual Convention and Trade Show. Come learn, network and be part of the fun on December 2-4. Log onto www. mgga.org/Events/Annual to find out more. ##### Even as I enter old age, I’ll never forget my wedding day...No matter how hard I try! ##### There is an old man from Madagascar. Who never knows where his keys are. He keeps a spare set. In his fancy Corvette, But forgets where he parks his car.

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ALL 2014 MODELS ON SALE

7000 lb axles / Rubber Mats / 5-year Warranty

TITAN ALUMINUM STOCK

71/2-ft. wide!! 7000 lb axles!! 20-ft......$16,900 24-ft.....$18,500

16-ft......$9600 18-ft.....$10,500 20-ft.....$10,300 (Sliding Center Gate) 20-ft.....$10,700 (Bull Package) 22-ft......$11,900 (2-gates, Bull Package, Tread Rubber) 24-ft.....$12,100 (Bull Package) 24-ft.....$12,400 (Rancher Model)

CARGO TRAILERS

Over 50 units in stock AND PRICED TO SELL!!! 6-ft.x12-ft...$3000 7-ft.x14-ft ST...$4400 8-ft.x20-ft. ST...$5550

7-ft.x14-ft. Element...$4950 8-ft.x16-ft. ST...$5100 8-ft.x20-ft. Element...$6500

Gooseneck flatbeds in stock and ready to go!!!!

Big Tex Megaramps

HD adjustable suspension 22,500 GVW 25-ft.....$8900 30-ft.....$9400

Sealed Tack Room / Aluminum Floor / 7-ft. 3” wide / 7-ft. tall 8-year Structural Warranty

20-ft.....$17,900

22-ft.....$18,850

24-ft.....$19,700

Big Tex 14XL dump trailers

$6950 EVERYDAY!!! 83”x14-ft. low profile tandem axle / scissor lift / 7.2 cubic yard box.

Titan Wideglide - 26-ft. 10,000 lb axles.....$9800 Titan Wideglide - 30-ft. 10,000 lb axles.....$10,200

Steer In Trailer Sales

Charmac Stockman II FALL BLOWOUT All Aluminum 20-ft. combo. Was $17,950.Now.....$17,500 22-ft. combo. Was $18,850. Now.....$18,400

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WESTERN MONTANA’S NEWEST PRIEFERT DEALER

Squeeze Chute Model S04 Priefert’s number one selling squeeze chute of all time, the S04 has everything to help make cattle working safer, quicker, and easier than ever before.

Premier Panels

Priefert’s Premier Panels are “Tough Enough for Cattle, Safe Enough for Horse”. This panel features Quadraform™

Manual Roping Chute

Priefert’s most popular chute, the easy fingertip touch release and spring assisted opening ensures that every roper gets the same release of the calf or steer.

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IRRIGATED HAY FOR SALE 100 bales 1st cutting alfalfa 100 bales 2nd cutting alfalfa. Round bales - has been tested.

Phone (406) 460-0081, Cut Bank, Montana

Used Street & Dirt Bikes

2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900, 10,300 miles...................................................... $3820 2001 Honda XR200, dirt bike.............................................................. $1500

Used Side by Sides & 4 Wheelers

2012 Honda Rubicon 500 power steering. 5939 miles......................................................... $5640 2008 Yamaha Grizzly 350 new tires, 4WD. 6205 miles............................................... $3370 NEW 2014 Bear Track aluminum ATV trailers.......................................................... In Stock WE TAKE TRADES - FINANCING AVAILABLE

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Pure Bliss Cycle Sales

This black bear family didn’t mind the light dusting of snow as they made their way into the brush just west of East Glacier along Highway 2 near the Continential Divide.

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Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Phone (406) 278-7583 — 609 So. Main, Conrad, MT

Fall Brings

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Making decisions with 4H/ other project money

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1978 Cat D5B crawler/dozer with grapple, hydraulic tilt, power shift. Excellent machine........................................ $17,500 Case 580 Super M backhoe, enclosed cab, heat, new rubber all around, extend-a-hoe, 24” dig bucket, 2 lever controls, 2900 hours.................................................................. Call

1974 Cat 12G grader, rebuilt engine, 14-ft. good moldboard, cab with new glass, fair tires, almost new cut edge. Good machine, can load in container. Just Reduced.... $33,900

Case W26B wheel loader, 504 engine, cab and heat, excellent 23.5x26 tires, always serviced, county machine it’s whole life. Starts and runs excellent, you will like this loader...Call Cat TH83 telescopic forklift, enclosed cab with heat, good rubber, quick change. A very good lift. Stock #651.$33,000

(2) International F4370 dump truck, plumbled for hydraulics and air. Used to be county owned so you can expect this truck to be in prime condition. Excellent dump truck... Call

Cat 416B 4x4, cab, extend-a-hoe............................... $26,900

Cat 938G wheel loader, air conditioning, third valve, quick change bucket, very good original tires, 2200 original hours from new, ex-city machine. You can’t find a nicer one...Call John Deere 770A grader, cab and heat, ripper, good rubber. Strong engine and transmission................................. Call

BACKHOES

Case 590K 4x4 with thumb and extend-a-hoe. Good older hoe........................................................................ $19,000

CRAWLERS

Fiat/Allis HD6G crawler................................................ $6500 John Deere 550H...................................................... $27,500

EXCAVATORS

Cat 303.5C mini excavator............................................... Call Cat 304CR with cab, air conditioning, blade, long arm, 2900 hours..................................................................... $30,900 Hitachi EX160.................................................................. Call John Deere 35 ZTS......................................................... Call 2005 John Deere 120C excavator, thumb, hydraulic quick change, air, heat, 7800 hours..................................... Call John Deere 160LC with hydraulic quick coupler, thumb, bucket, 5500 hours............................................................ $49,000 John Deere 200LC with cab, heat, 42” bucket, long arm, good undercarriage.............................................................. Call 2002 Komatsu PC138 with blade, hydraulic thumb, 6900 hours........................................................................... Call Link Belt 2650CLL with 2 buckets, coupler, hydraulic thumb.. .............................................................................. $29,500

FORESTRY

Cat 518 skidder, winch, grapple, good tires, chains... $19,000 John Deere 540B skidder, 18.4 tires, 40% front and 65% rear. Starts and runs good. Real tight for an older machine...... .............................................................................. $15,500 Komatsu PC200-5 slide boom delimber.................... $20,000 Prentice 410 log loader.................................................... Call Tree Farmer C7F skidder........................................... $28,500

ATTACHMENTS:

New and used for heavy construction machinery rollers, buckets, cabs, forks, blades, brushrakes, thumbs, bucket teeth, tires, undercarriages.

NEW AND USED PARTS

FORKLIFTS & BOOMS

Cat TH83 lumber carriage, outriggers, carriage tilt, heat, enclosed cab, mass tilt. Stock #631...................... $31,000 JLG 40H lift boom.......................................................... $7500 JLG 400S lift boom........................................................... Call JLG Lull 644 telescopic, forks, lateral tilt, low hours.. $12,000 Terex 842 telehandler, 3300 hours, nice.................... $31,000 Zoom Boom 8040-44 telescopic forklift..................... $19,000

GRADERS

1979 Cat 130G 12-ft. moldboard with 1-ft. extension, for a total of 14 foot moldboard, Balderson front blade, blade accumulators, 14x24 rubber 80%, does not include chains, $18,000 work order on engine. Front lift group by Balderson, rear ripper availabe for extra cost......................... $37,500

LOADERS

2005 Case 621D, quick change 3rd valve, new rubber$57,500 2004 Case 621D wheel loader, quick change, third valve, 90% rubber, 6000 hours................................................ $57,500 John Deere 544E 3rd valve, good tires, Q/C................... Call

MISCELLANEOUS

Cat 232B skidsteer, cab, heat, very good.................. $17,900 1973 Pettibone MK30 rough terrain crane, 60-ft. reach, 30,000# capacity.................................................. $19,900 Raygo 84” drum roller, Detroit engine.............................. Call

TRAILERS

1980 Arnes lowboy 28-ft. bed, 9-ft. wide.................... $11,000

TRUCKS

1979 GMC Brigadier dump truck.................................. $8900 International antique collectible truck, very sound repairable body, V-8 engine (does not run)............................... $1250 International flatbed truck with Cummins 335, jake brakes, clean cab and very good single sleeper, flatbed with 8-ft. air cylinder controlled ramp, 8-ft. wide, 18-ft. long with 5-ft. beavertail, aluminum wheels, 11R24.5 good rubber.$9500 White water truck, runs good, 350 Cummins, 5/4 transmission, jake brake, aluminum tank, PTO driven water pump...$8500

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for children in grades 3 to 5. Most of the activities are standalone and designed to be completed in one session. Some of the activities build on others, but generally, you can pick and choose activities from within or among sections. This format makes the curriculum ideally suited for out-of-school-time programs. It was developed by the National 4-H Curriculum system. Middle & High School 4-H Consumer Savvy – Click on the project name to the left to go to its online project site. Financial Consumer Developed by the National 4-H Council (2004). Helper’s Guide – Provides supplemental materials that help adult volunteers facilitate learning situations for various ages of youth. Numerous group activities are included to help youth develop essential life skills as they pursue their interest in consumer education. The Consumer in Me – Youth will experience what it means to be a consumer through saving, spending and sharing. Grades 4 and 5. Consumer Wise – Introduces youth to the influence of peer pressure, the power of advertising and the expanding web market as they learn to make independent shopping decisions. Grades 6 to 8. Consumer Road Map – Teens will navigate the potholes in the marketplace en route to becoming savvy consumers. Grades 9 to 12. 4-H Financial Champions – Click on the project name to the left to go to the product ordering page. Developed by the National 4-H Council (2003). Helper’s Guide – Helpers will enjoy involving youth in the right fully-developed group activities that expand the concepts in the youth guides. Money FUNdamentals – The activities in this actionpacked guide invite youth to develop a money personality profile and style, explain needs and wants, deal with money decisions, set financial goals and develop a money plan. Grades 7 to 9. Money Moves – Youth learn how to predict outcomes and analyze their finances. Youth will calculate interest, determine the cost of credit, manage a checking account, select financial services, make marketplace decisions and discover the 11 ways of handling money. Grades 9 to 12. High School Money Talks: Web Site for Teens – The Money Talks web site offers teens, and their teachers, a fun and interactive opportunity to learn about money management. Teens can play games, take quizzes, watch videos, read or download colorful teen guides, and more. The web site is available in English or Spanish. It was developed by the Personal Finance Community on the eXtension system. NEFE High School Financial Planning Program – In this performance-based learning program created by the National Endowment for Financial Education, high school students create their own financial plan, create their own budget, propose a personal saving and investing plan, select strategies to use in handling credit and managing their debt, demonstrate how to use various financial services, create a personal insurance plan, and examine how their choice of career and lifestyle will affect their financial plan. The NEFE High School Financial Planning Program one-page flyer gives a brief description of the seven units in the NEFE HSFPP, lists curriculum ordering information and provides contact information for Michigan 4-H audiences who are interested in conducting the program. College Cash Course: Define Your Finances, Define Your Future – The information on this site, developed by the MSU Alumni Association, is designed to help MSU students and young alumni make informed financial decisions throughout their college years and into their professional lives. Free or Low-Cost Activities Wonderful Low Cost Summer Activities for Kids and Families – Find free or low-cost activities in this article adapted from one written by Megan O’Neil-Haight, University of Maryland Extension, and originally published in Delmarva Youth Magazine, July/August 2006: Jump$tart Coalition Jump$tart is a national coalition of organizations dedicated to improving the financial literacy of pre-kindergarten through college-age youth by providing advocacy, research, standards and educational resources. Jump$tart strives to prepare youth for life-long successful financial decision-making. Jump$tart Coalition Clearinghouse is a searchable clearinghouse of free or low-cost personal finance resources. CONTINUED ON PAGE C32

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Transportation shrink in beef cattle

By K. P. Coffey, W. K. Coblentz, J. B. Humphry, and F. K. Brazle, Ohio State University Extension A better understanding of factors affecting shrink should help buyers and sellers of cattle to arrive at a fair pencil shrink under specific marketing conditions. Types of Shrink. There are two types of shrink. One is excretory which is the loss of urine and feces. When ambient temperatures are low (below freezing, urine and fecal output can comprise 30-35% of shrink. When temperatures are hot, urine and fecal losses account for about 15-20% of shrink. Much of this loss is replaced when cattle are again allowed to eat and drink. The second type is loss is tissue loss. It is the loss of fluid from the cells. Tissue shrinkage occurs after holding cattle off feed and water. It also occurs when cattle are subjected to stresses such as hauling. It becomes more important than excretory shrink the longer the shipping time. Since it is actual loss of tissue weight, it is harder to replace. Easy handling during the loading process and minimizing quick starts and stops in the hauling process can reduce shrinkage. Most of the shrinkage occurs during loading and in the first part (25 miles) of a trip. Cattle may lose half as much in 25 miles as they do in 200 miles. As the time increases, so does shrinkage, but at a slower rate than the first few miles. Professional cattle buyers may ask for a pencil shrink on cattle weighed on the farm, on a truck or after a very short haul from the farm to the scales. Pencil shrink is a percentage deduction from the weight of the cattle. This makes the weighing condition similar to cattle that were processed through a market. Pencil shrink is usually 2 to 3 percent for feeder cattle and 3 to 4 percent for finished cattle. Difference in shrinkage between steers and heifers is variable but heifers shrink slightly more. Finished cattle shrink more than feeder cattle in the first eight to 10 hours. Feeder cattle shrink about 2 percent more on long hauls, up to 7 or 9 percent. An overnight stand of 12 hours without feed or water can cause 4 percent shrink in cattle on lush grass or silage. The same cattle on a high grain ration may lose only 2.5 to 3 percent. Length of Shrink Period. Cattle begin to lose body weight (BW) at the time they are moved; the greatest proportion of BW loss occurs during the early hours (h) of feed and water deprivation. Coffey reported that steers that were gathered at daybreak from pasture and placed in holding pens without feed or water shrank at a rate of 1.25% of BW/h during the first 2 to 2.5 h, 0.61% of BW/h during the next 2.5 to 3 h, and only 0.16% of BW/h during the next 2-h period. In that study, almost one-half of the BW loss occurred during the first 2 to 2.5 h. Therefore, shrink is generally greater early in the feed and water deprivation period and appears to range from about 0.75 to 1.25% of BW/h during the first 3 to 4 h. Environmental Conditions. Self and Gay reported a tendency for stocker calves to shrink more when shipped in the summer compared with those shipped in the fall or spring if the calves were shipped directly from the farm to the feedlot. Feedlot cattle have also been reported to have a tendency to shrink more during the summer and fall compared with those shipped during the winter and spring. Both fecal and urine outputs were actually lower when ambient temperature was higher. Therefore, the increased BW lost during higher ambient temperatures is a result of a greater proportion of respiratory loss, presumably at the expense of fluid from body tissue. It is concluded that shrink under higher ambient temperatures is therefore much more serious and also costly to the cattlemen receiving the cattle. The composition of the BW loss and the impact of the stresses on long-term animal health and performance are as critical as the actual BW losses themselves. Cole reported greater nitrogen loss from both the urine and feces in transported calves compared with non-transported fasted calves. Effect of Handling Procedures. Self and Gay indicated that cattle shrank less when they were handled as quietly as possible upon removal from pasture. A typical research practice is to weigh pasture cattle on 2 consecutive d to arrive at a beginning and ending BW for studies. Cattle that are hard to remove from pasture (i.e., more excited during pasture removal) typically weigh less on the second day than cattle that are easily removed from their pasture and handled more calmly. It is believed that handling procedures that create more stress on cattle will have a negative impact on cattle BW, shrink, and recovery time. Effect of Previous Diet. Many producers feed grain prior CONTINUED ON PAGE C34

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to shipment to help cattle retain BW and reduce shrink. However, definitive research evaluating pre-shipment diets and management has produced variable results. Based on the summary information in the article, it is questionable whether feeding concentrate prior to shipment will reduce shrink. Effect of Preconditioning. Preconditioning has been used in an attempt to provide better quality cattle at the livestock auction through reduced sickness and subsequent medical expenses; however, a consistent reduction in shrink should not always be expected based on available data. Effect of Feed Additives. Certain feed additives may have an impact on feed intake, fill, and mineral status, and these factors may also impact shrink. Feeding ionophores for extended periods before shipment may help reduce shrink. Forage Effects. The time of the morning that cattle are removed from pasture before weighing can have an impact on both their BW and the amount of shrink they incur. Heitschmidt reported that cows grazing native range were 2.5% heavier in late morning than in early morning. In another grazing study, steers were removed from pasture at different times of the morning during the fall. Steers that were allowed to graze 3 h before gathering were 1.9% heavier than those gathered at daybreak. Rate of cattle shrink throughout the day was also affected by length of morning grazing before removal from pasture. Steers allowed to graze for 3 h before removal from pasture shrank at a rate of 0.86%/h less during the first 2.2 to 2.6 h following removal from pasture than those steers removed as grazing began at daybreak. Cumulative rate of shrink at any length of time following pasture removal, as well as total shrink, was lowest from steers allowed to graze for 3 h before being gathered from pasture. Therefore, allowing cattle to graze for an extended period before shipping not only allows them to gain additional BW, but also reduces their rate of shrink during the early shrink period. Dietary Manipulation of Shrink. Hutcheson reported a positive response to supplemental potassium in the receiving. Cattle given either an electrolyte solution or glucose solution in the drinking water before slaughter had improved meat quality traits and carcass yield compared with those given no water or water only. Electrolyte supplementation before slaughter also reduced urine concentrations of sodium and potassium and increased urine chloride concentration, indicating that electrolyte supplementation during this time reduced the normal response of electrolyte elimination into the urine during transportation and fasting. In another study, cattle provided an electrolyte solution during holding for slaughter retained a greater percentage of live BW as carcass weight. Others have reported a response to supplemental chromium in receiving diets, indicating that the body may be eliminating this element during transportation as well. Therefore, it appears possible to provide animals with a diet balanced for energy, protein, and electrolytes before transport that would help reduce shrink by providing storage of essential nutrients. However, this hypothesis needs to be evaluated because the body tends to reject and eliminate nutrients provided in excess.

September farm prices received

The preliminary All Farm Products Index of Prices Received by Farmers in September, at 106 percent, based on 2011=100, decreased 3 points (2.8 percent) from August. The Crop Index is down 3 points (3.3 percent) but the Livestock Index was unchanged. Producers received lower prices for hogs, corn, soybeans, and cattle. Higher prices were received for broilers, milk, strawberries, and apples. In addition to prices, the overall index is also affected by the seasonal change based on a 3-year average mix of commodities producers sell. Increased monthly movement of soybeans, corn, potatoes, and calves offset the decreased marketing of cattle, wheat, cotton, and barley. The preliminary All Farm Products Index is up 3 points (2.9 percent) from September 2013. The Food Commodities Index, at 119, decreased 1 point (0.8 percent) from last month but increased 13 points (12 percent) from September 2013. Prices Paid Index Unchanged The September Index of Prices Paid for Commodities and Services, Interest, Taxes, and Farm Wage Rates (PPITW) is at 111 (2011=100). The index is unchanged from August but 4 points (3.7 percent) above September 2013. Higher prices in September for feeder cattle, potash & phosphate, LP gas, and herbicides offset lower prices for complete feeds, feeder pigs, hay & forages, and feed grains.

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By Karla Hernandez, South Dakota State University Extension For the most part late summer seeding can be an excellent time to establish alfalfa which will lead to productive stands the next growing season. The decision of whether to proceed with a late summer alfalfa seeding depends on the need for good quality forage the next spring, temperature, and available soil moisture. Advantages of Late Summer Seeding Weed problems are usually less because the drier soil conditions reduce weed seed germination. Additionally, summer annual weeds that do germinate are typically killed by frost. Time available for proper seedbed preparation. Increased first year yield compared to spring seeding. Possibility of seeding alfalfa following summer harvest of small grains to serve as a cover crop which will provide numerous other benefits to most farm operations. Disadvantages of Late Summer Seeding The increased risk that moisture shortage will limit establishment. Possibility of winter injury if plants do not become well established before a killing frost. If soil conditions are too dry at seeding time, the seeds may germinate too late to develop enough growth and carbohydrates to be stored in the root system which increases the chances of not surviving the winter. Recommendations for Planting Late Summer Alfalfa If alfalfa establishes well, there is a good chance of beginning the next year with an established crop that can result in one or two extra cuttings. The risk of dry weather could be minimized by delaying summer seeding until late summer when soil moisture levels are well known. Fall seeding of alfalfa, on the Upper Plains, should take place by mid-August, which is approximately six weeks prior to the first killing frost. This gives the plant enough time to crown and to store carbohydrates reserves for next season, key in their ability to overwinter. Planting companion crops during this time is not recommended as they tend to compete for moisture and weed pressure is usually low.

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By Bruce Auchly, FWP Region 4 Information Officer Archery season has arrived and with it the outdoor catalogs and sporting goods stores are full of the latest gadgets, gizmos and geegaws. Technology. How much is enough? How much is too much? If you are looking for help in deciding what is legal, the law may be of some value. If you’re looking for help with the ethics of it all, talk to a higher power. Montana game laws state the legal length and weight of an arrow, and describe in detail what constitutes a broadhead. But no law says to the archer, Thou shalt not shoot at an elk walking 75 yards away. Only the knowledge that such a shot will likely result in a wounded animal that may go off and die and not be found by the would-be marksman. The problem as seen from this corner of space is the latest technology on the market would lead an archer to believe that 75-yard shots are the rule and result in easy meat in the freezer. Seventy-five yards shots are not the rule, should not be taken and rarely result in easy meat in the freezer. We have every technological advantage when it comes to hunting: GPS units, rangefinders, trail cameras and bowsights that glow in dim light. And that does not even touch the no-scent, lightweight, waterproof and windproof clothing for sale. Let’s be clear. Advances in gear, archery equipment and clothing are wonderful. They are also not the culprit. The problem is not technology but what it does to us. It can lead us to believe that in our hurried lives, the modern convenience takes the place of practice. Just a few arrows into the hay bale in the backyard and we’re good to go. Perhaps an invisible line is crossed when we no longer use mechanical aids but are used by them. More than 65 years ago, Aldo Leopold, the founder of the science of wildlife management, decried the gadgeteer: “He has draped the American outdoorsman with an infinity of contraptions, all offered as aids to self-reliance, hardihood, woodcraft or marksmanship, but too often functioning as substitutes for them.” Do you have so many gadgets that your next yard sale might compete with the local sporting goods store? I’m no help, nor judge, as I have more factory-made trinkets than necessary. Yet there has to be a limit, as Leopold states, “beyond which money-bought aids to sport destroy the cultural value of sport.” Perhaps the answer to right and wrong lies in our morning mirror. After all, hunting is the one activity which has no judge, jury, referee or umpire. The archer who takes the 75-yard shot at an elk, wounds the animal then makes little attempt to find it, does so without a witness. The archer can walk away, legally, and do it all over again the next day. Legally he is a hunter, morally not so much. Hunting is tough and should be. Somewhere lies the invisible line between too much stuff and not enough ethics. Try to find it without too much gadgetry.

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Underwear buried to demonstrate unhealthy soil

By Peter Kent, Clemson University Extension Men’s cotton briefs can serve the needs of science when buried in a field for a few weeks. It’s a takeoff on an agronomy soil test that uses cotton swatches to measure carbon consumption by microbes. Microbes living in soil with plenty of carbon, rich in organic matter to turn into energy, don’t have to eat the cotton. Bacteria in carbon-poor soil will eat what they can scavenge. The “soiled underwear test” helped Clemson and North Carolina State University Extension specialists teaching a pasture ecology workshop make their points about the importance of healthy soil and how to build it from the grassroots down. A cattle producer who understands how the interconnected web of life works can have healthier pastures that will be more resilient to drought and more productive over time. “This is what happens when soil lacks carbon,” said Matt Poore, N.C. State animal scientist turned pasture ecologist. Poore held up a pair of tidy-whiteys in tatters. Mostly it was the elastic waist and leg bands that remained. The demonstration showed the results of bacteria turning cotton into food. At the other end of the display, underwear that had been in carbon-rich soil were dirty but no worse for wear. More than 15 cattle producers in the three-day course were impressed, though no one came forward for a closer look. “There’s a lot going on underfoot that we can’t see but we need to know about and take care of,” said John Andrae, Clemson Extension forage specialist. “Many cattle producers grew up learning about the cow part of the operation and not so much about the rest of the system.” Funded by a USDA grant, Andrae and Poore teamed up to teach cattle producers in the Southeast about the care and feeding of the interconnected communities live in the land. Managing pastures to support the soil foodweb involves a different way of thinking about the cattle producers’ task. Cattle producers know that livestock and forage plants are the main parts of the system. The most important management decisions deal with controlling the animals so that they graze the top growth, minimizing long-term damage to the plant, according to Poore. “Few of us, however, fully comprehend the complexity a managed ecosystem includes,” said Poore. The cattle producers listened and took notes on topics ranging from the soil physical and its chemical properties to soil microorganisms, such as bacteria, protozoa and soil macro-organisms like earthworms, and nematodes of all kinds. There was also a lot to learn about insects, particularly dung beetles in manure; plant communities, including cool season and warm season grasses, legumes and weeds; and about cattle, wildlife and people, who are the managers. “As managers it is important for us to come to an understanding of this system and how our management decisions influence all aspects of the system,” Poore wrote in a handout. How a manager brings about change for the good – or the bad – includes a host of variables: fertilizer, pH levels, weed controls, altering the plant community by adding seed, deciding how long to let cattle graze, applying insecticides and dewormers that may affect insect communities. “When you start thinking about all the components and how they work together, and then what we can do as managers to influence them, it can be overwhelming,” said Poore. After three days of show and tell, the cattle producers had a headful of new ideas to ponder. “We hope a few will use some of the practical recommendations we offered,” said Andrae. “Maybe they’ll fence off a section of pasture and rebuild it. If it works, we hope they’ll show other producers the results.” It was a lot to take in, said Dixon Shealy of Newberry. His family runs Black Grove, raising Angus cattle. “I came to learn how to make more powerful soil and pastures,” he said.

Using genetic tools to better understand rumen organisms

By Elaine Grings, SDSU Extension Assistant Professor & Cow/Calf Management & Production Specialist A diverse population of micro-organisms in the gut of ruminants allows them to digest fibrous foods that are mostly unusable by humans. New genetic tools, similar to those being used to aid selection in the whole animal, are being used to improve our understanding of the relationships among the rumen micro-organisms along with how they interact with their hosts. A review paper published in January 2014 in the Professional Animal Scientist provides an update on recent research and tools for understanding the microbiology of the rumen. We have known that the population of organisms in the rumen is large with more than a trillion organisms per ounce of rumen contents. For many years, researchers studied rumen organisms using culturing techniques that required growing bacteria in anaerobic (no oxygen) conditions on substrates that differed depending upon the species being studied. Many rumen organisms don’t grow well in culture and it is suggested that less than 20% of rumen organisms can be cultured. This limited our ability to fully study rumen microbiology in the past. Some of the species most studied by culture techniques seem to not be the most abundant in the rumen. New technologies, such as gene sequencing and measures of gene (genomics), protein (proteomics) and metabolite (metabolomics) expression, are now being used to better characterize species in the rumen. These tools are now more affordable and available to researchers to help them describe the diversity of organisms in the rumen and to better understand their function. Using these tools researchers now believe that the rumen may contain over 7,000 bacterial and 1,500 archaeal (single-celled but distinct from bacteria) species along with numerous protozoa, fungi and bacteriophages. Studying these organisms by use of new approaches may lead to ways to improve efficiency of ruminant animal production and may also provide important information for other uses. New enzymes have already been discovered that can aid in breakdown of cellulosic feedstock that might be used for fuel production. A more complete understanding of methaneproducing bacteria could lead to decreased methane emissions. Other unique enzymes involved in lipid metabolism have also been identified from rumen organisms using new techniques. The recently published review provides an overview of the current state of our understanding and a glimpse of where we may be headed. Reference Chaucheyras-Durand, F. and F. Ossa. 2014. Review: The rumen microbiome: Composition, abundance, diversity, and new investigative tools. The Professional Animal Scientist. 30:1-12. (http://pas.fass.org/content/30/1/1.abstract)

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By NDSU Extension Service The Community Development Society has recognized the Marketing Hometown America program, a collaborative effort of a three-state team including three North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service educators. Jodi Bruns, area Extension community vitality specialist; Helen Volk-Schill, an Extension agent in Pembina County; and Kathy Tweeten, retired Center for Community Vitality director and community economic development specialist, were part of the team that received the 2014 Innovative Program Award for the Marketing Hometown America program. The program promotes dialogue among residents to help communities create a vision to grow and move toward action. For example, under this program, Edmore is making plans to reopen a community cafe and Ellendale is working with a college to engage its students in community life and business. The Community Development Society presented the award at its recent annual international conference in Dubuque, Iowa. The society presents the award to recognize a superior innovative program that uses the good community development practices the society has adopted. This is the second award for the Marketing Hometown America program this year. It also received the first-place award in the Excellence in Teamwork category from the National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals.

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By Darrell Deneke, South Dakota State University Extension Fall is a good time to assess your range and pasture condition as we go into the winter season. This is especially important when it comes to your weed management strategies. Identifying the weeds of concern can take place in the fall and control plans for the next growing season can be determined. A good weed inventory in the fall will tell ranchers what the predominant weed species are in the pasture. When scouting your pastures check for the type of weeds present. Many perennials and biennials will have new growth in the fall especially with adequate fall moisture. Perennials may have new shoots or seedlings from seed banks or, like biennials, the rosettes may be found. Annual weeds may have remnants of mature growth or in the case of later emerging annuals lush growth and new seed formation will be present. Some weed species can be grazed in the fall, but be sure the weed species present does not represent toxicity risks for livestock. The other management concern is to make sure the weeds are not allowed to go to seed and further increase the soil seed bank. Fall is also a good time to assess the range and pasture grass conditions. Overstocking will contribute to stressing grass species and give weed species a competitive edge thus increasing trouble spots in a pasture. This is a good time to consider adjusting your grazing management plan to increase the overall competitiveness of your forage mix. The best weed control program for pastures and range is a competitive healthy grass stand. When conducting your weed inventory identify the weed species in abundance and develop a pasture map that shows where the weeds are located and the general weed population size using a rating system of few, many, or scattered. Also, note if the weeds are broadleaf, woody or grass species. Accurately identifying the weed species will make planning control options much easier. Consider an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to your weed management plans. Look at all options avail-

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able; herbicides, mowing or clipping, grazing management, biological control and other cultural and mechanical controls. If weed populations are noted in the inventory as being scattered in areas, a plan for spot treatment is a good way of cutting costs and reducing the amount of herbicide to the land. Annual weeds are normally treated in the late spring and early summer with mid-June being the target for many pasture weeds. Perennial and biennial weed species can be treated in late spring and early fall with good results. Fall is a great time to spray some perennial and biennial weeds as the plants are translocating sugars and starches to their roots 3526-R, to prepare for winter. This will aid the herbicide treatment getting to the root system and give more effective results. If there are perennial brushy weed species present, specific herbicide products will need to be considered. Always remember to be aware of desirable forbs and broadleaf plants in the pasture and range and note them in your inventory as well. Try to avoid contact with the herbicide treatment so you can maintain them as part of your healthy pasture and rangeland plant community. PS Form

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Follow the regulations on the use, labeling and sale of cover crops in N.D.

By NDSU Extension Service listed and labeled appropriately. Increasing interest in cover crops, espe“The issue of the sale of cover crop mixcially mixtures of crop varieties, is generattures is more complex if the mixture coning questions from producers, seed retailers tains a PVP Title V variety,” Bertsch says. and seed variety owners. All seed sold for “PVP Title V requires that the seed only be use as a cover crop must be labeled accordsold as a class of certified seed (foundation, ing to state seed laws. registered or certified) and be labeled ac“Most varieties of cereals and legumes cordingly. However, when certified seed is utilized in cover crops are protected by inmixed with noncertified seed, the resulting tellectual property laws,” says Ken Bertsch, mixture no longer is certified and cannot be North Dakota’s state seed commissioner. represented as such on labels or containers.” “Plant variety protection (PVP) and plant Certified and noncertified seeds may be patents granted to variety owners prohibit used in mixes if the following requirements the unregulated purchase and/or sale of most are met: of these seed products and must be observed • The seller obtains permission from the when buying or selling seed that is used for variety owner to use the protected variety any purpose. The days of going to the local in a mixture. elevator and buying common oats or barley • The seller uses a PVP Title V variety to spread as a cover crop are gone.” that has been certified by an official seed Seed laws and variety protection laws can certification agency, such as the State Seed be confusing, but there are some general Department, and labels the seed as a prorules that apply in nearly every case: tected variety. • If the seed is being sold, whether for • The seller retains proper records of the commercial crop production or cover crop seed mixture and its components. It also is use, it must be labeled. The label must advisable for the purchaser to retain labels/ include seed purity, germination, noxious records of seed purchased for cover crop weed seed amounts and name of the seed use. variety (when applicable under seed law). Any questions regarding variety protec• In most cases, if a farmer wishes to use tion, seed labeling or seed laws can be dihis own grain as a fallow cover crop, he rected to the State Seed Department at (701) may do so without restriction. PVP language 231-5400. State seed laws may be found at includes a “saved seed” provision, which http://tinyurl.com/ndslaws. means cereal crop varieties (commonly used as cover or in a cover mix) may be replanted on your farm. However, seed that is protected by any version of PVP may not be sold or transferred to another party without the approval of the variety owner. This “replant provision” does not apply to seeds that are protected by a patent. Patent protection is more common in the marketing of soybean and corn seed. • If the seed is being sold as a cover crop mixture or blend, each of the components must be tested,

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By University of Wyoming Extension A new series of three bulletins from the University of Wyoming (UW) Extension addresses budgeting for cattle operations in northwestern Wyoming. “The Enterprise Budget” series combines previously conducted research with feedback from a focus group of industry professionals and producers. Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics associate professor Dannele Peck said budgets are shown for a “typical” cow-calf-yearling operation and two different spring-purchased stocker operations, acknowledging that no operation is typical. “They are targeted to producers, lenders and educators who wish to explore the relative profitability of a cow-calfyearling versus a stocker operation, or who require a baseline budget from which to explore potential effects of a proposed change on costs and revenues,” said Peck. “Enterprise Budget for a Cow-Calf-Yearling Operation, Northwest Wyoming,” MP-126.1, “Enterprise Budget for a Stocker Operation, Northwest Wyoming – Spring-purchased, 600-pound steers,” MP-126.2, and “Enterprise Budget for a Stocker Operation, Northwest Wyoming – Spring-purchased, 700-pound steers,” MP-126.3, report costs and revenues reflected by a specific set of production practices. Readers who wish to explore other practices may adjust the budget. These bulletins are available for free download by going to http://www.uwyo.edu/ces and clicking Publications in the left-hand column, then typing MP-126.1, 126.2 or 126.3 in the search field. For more information, contact Peck at 307-766-6412 or at dpeck@uwyo.edu.

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USED COMBINES & HEADER 2004 John Deere 9760S 936D header, just over 1300 hours. Tag #14167................................. $205,000 2004 John Deere 9760 936D header, atu included. Tag #14808............................................ $200,000

2001 John Deere 9750 STS, yield monitor, 930 header included. Cut Bank. Tag #14185.. $92,000 2000 John Deere 9650 20-ft. unloading auger, ready to go. Tag #15107.................................... $90,000 1998 John Deere 9610 new air conditioner compressor, concaves and bearings a few years ago. Tag #15175..................................................... $52,000 1996 John Deere 9600 has a 936D header and much more. Tag #15170.................................... $72,000 1992 John Deere 9600, chopper, spreader, John Deere 930R rigid header with pickup reel. Tag #13164..................................................... $55,000 1994 John Deere 9600 includes 930R and 214 pickup header. Tag #14963................................. $50,000 John Deere 7720 one owner, 230 header with batt reel. Tag #15115....................................... $12,500 1980 John Deere 7720, included 224 header with batt reel. Call Choteau store for more details. Tag #14568......................................................$11,700 2010 Case IH 7120 Call Cut Bank store for more 2001 John Deere 9750, 20-ft. unload auger, twin disk details. Tag #13146................................ $226,500 straw spreader with chaffer. Choteau. Tag #8982. 1997 Case IH 2188, good tires, Maurer unloading ............................................................... $120,000 auger extension. Tag #10674................... $55,000

USED GRAIN HANDLING 2013 Brandt 1380XL swing auger, bucket spout, 2012 Rem 3700 grain vac, 100 hours, new hose ends. electric winch. Tag #13199....................... $24,000 Tag #14955.............................................. $25,000 2010 Brandt 13x110 swing auger, hydraulic lift winch, swing hopper. Tag #15155....................... $28,000 Brandt 1360XL swing auger, 13x60, spout. Tag #13173..................................................... $12,500 2011 Farm King 13x85, good condition, 540 PTO. Tag #15359.............................................. $14,000 Westfield 130-71 swing auger, bucket spout. Tag #12493......................................................$11,200 Brandt transport auger, 8x35, Kohler engine, bin sweep, new flighting. Tag #13768............... $7500 2006 Wheatheart BH41-8 grain auger, new Kohler motor. Tag #13866...................................... $7500 Alloway 1060 10x60 swing auger, hydraulic drive. Tag #15207................................................. $4000 Alloway 1060 swing auger, 10x60, spout. Tag #13374........................................................ $4000 Spray Air 12x60 auger, no mover. Tag #14886........ ................................ Priced Right At Just $6500 Feterl 10x60, 540 PTO, hydraulic winch, manual swing hopper. Tag #15221.......................... $4000 2005 Unverferth 9250 grain cart, tarp, scale. Tag #15076..................................................... $30,400 Rem 2700 grain vac, has new flex hose. Tag #13984..................................................... $15,800 2010 Rem 2700 grain vac, one year old fan, only 476 hours. Tag #13707................................... $15,000

1994 Case IH 1688 1800 hours, chopper, batt reel. Tag #14926.............................................. $38,000

2005 Cat 670, includes header. Call for more details. Tag #14437............................................ $135,000 2002 Massey Ferguson 8780XP, chopper, includes 12-ft. pickup header, draper header, pickup reel. Tag #13103............................................ $102,000 John Deere 612 pickup header fits 9750 combine. Tag #14973................................................. $4000

USED TURF EQUIPMENT 2013 John Deere 850i green & yellow, its an RSX. Tag #15127.............................................. $14,500 2013 John Deere 825i S4 XUV, bench seat, power lift brush guard, rear protection package. Cut Bank. Tag #14215.............................................. $17,754 2008 John Deere 850D UTV, diesel, poly roof, rear screen, front and rear hitches. Tag #12361.$8500 2010 John Deere 620i UTV, poly roof, windshield, manual box. Tag #10888............................. $8800

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1981 Versatile 875 4WD tractor, cab, liquid ballast on all inner tires. Tag #12373..................$39,775 1992 Case 9280 4WD tractor, 855 Cummins, 4 SCV’s. Tag #14138..................................$39,500 1979 John Deere 4640 tractor, 8 speed powershift, 3-pt hitch, 3 SCV’s. Tag #15254..............$23,000 1981 Ford FW60 4WD tractor, 4 SCV’s, 3-pt hitch, 903 Cummins. Tag #15255.....................$16,000 Flexi-Coil 800 27-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 1” openers, 1330 tow behind cart. Tag #15253..........$12,000 John Deere 1610 41-ft. chisel plow, 14” sweeps, 3 section. Tag #15259...................................$4000 1994 Claas 108SL combine, 2WD, singles, chopper. Tag #13189.............................................$22,000 1972 John Deere 7700 combine, 24-ft. header & pickup. Tag #13509....................................$6000 1981 Case 1460 combine, 24-ft. rigid header, batt reel. Tag #15110.........................................$4950 1998 HoneyBee SP36 36-ft. draper header, batt reel, transport. Tag #13190.............................$22,000 John Deere 844 corn header. Tag #11354..$20,000 Massey-Ferguson 775 swather, 21-ft. draper head, open station, shedded. Tag #15096...........$4950 1993 New Holland 660 round baler, net/twine, 540 PTO, bale ramp. Tag #15109.....................$3600 New Holland 320 square baler, 4 cylinder gas engine, clean, shedded. Tag #15095............$6500 New Holland 1035 balewagon, Wisconsin gas engine. Tag #15097........................................$8500 2012 Westfield 130-81 flex swing auger, 13x81, never used. Tag #11800..........................$27,500 Mayrath 8x50 auger, PTO. Tag #1372001.....$4600 Brandt 862 62-ft., 8” grain auger, 10 turbo screw bottom. Tag #15261....................................$1750 1979 Chevy C60 Tyler fertilizer box, holds 5 tons urea. Tag #14329.......................................$9950 1959 Chevy 60 Load King with 7 ton tender box. Tag #10652................................................$3350 1974 Western Trailer fifth wheel stock trailer. Tag #13562.......................................................$2600 John Deere 850i with winch, diamond plate doors, windshield. Tag #14520...........................$15,000

2007 Brandt 5000 grain vac, standard model. Cut Bank. Tag #13702.................................... $12,000 Brandt 5200EX traded in locally from a previous customer. Tag #14380.............................. $19,500

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2012 John Deere 550 XUV, Ancla XT tires, bench seat, manual lift kit. Tag #12393.................. $8000 John Deere X534 25 hp, hydro transmission, 4 wheel steering, 54” deck, powerflow. Tag #12655..$8500 2013 John Deere 7-Iron 72” mower deck, fits 4720 compact tractor. Tag #12798....................... $3800 2012 John Deere 62D 62” mid-mount mower, fits 2720 tractor. Tag #13420............................ $3200 2011 John Deere WE85 walk-behind commercial mower, 179cc Kawasaki motor, 3 speed gear transmission, rear discharge, 21” cutting width. Tag #12662.......................................................... $950 2011 John Deere SB11 snowblower, 54”, hydraulic chute rotation. 3-pt. hitch mount. Tag #12181....... .................................................................... $2895 John Deere SB59 snowblower, 59”, 3-pt. It could snow, again. Tag #10328............................ $2000 2011 John LVB24991 dual rear SCV with lever control for 5085M tractor. Never used. Choteau. Tag 1557.............................................................. $950

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Jack Hadcock 271-7839 or 899-5657 Burke McCormick 873-2813 or 450-3606 Dan Lannen 590-4488 Jake Han 450-3605 Joe Flesch 239-2660 Jim Orr 289-0744 Pat Wheeler 450-1704 Barry MacGillivray 590-4703 Neil McCormick 470-2927 Mark Eney 539-0803

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USED MISC AG EQUIPMENT

Brandt VSF bale processor. In good shape. Tag #13953........................................................ $6725 2000 Brandt VSF hay processor. Call Choteau for details. Tag #13608..................................... $5800

1993 Haybuster 256 II bale processor. Cut Bank. Tag #14058........................................................ $6000 Degelman R570H rock picker. Call Choteau for more details. Tag #13836..................................... $4000 2012 Degelman 7651 51-ft. landroller. Ready to go. Tag #14043.............................................. $42,000 Degelman 12-1 blade. Call Conrad for more details. Tag #14565.............................................. $12,000 Degelman blade, 10-ft. manual blade. Tag #8652.... .................................................................... $3900 John Deere 610 35-ft. chisel plow. Call Choteau store. Tag #13766................................................. $5600 2005 John Deere 520 flail mower, good condition. Tag #15353.............................................. $14,000 2005 Swisher RTB12544 pull type, rough cut 44” mower, gas. Tag #13009............................. $1600 2006 New Holland 1475 16-ft. haybine, rubber conditioner. Tag #15375................................. $10,000 Magnum MK12 12 wheel rake. Call Dillon for details. Tag #10213.............................................. $10,500

USED SQUARE BALERS 2001 New Holland BB940 3x3 square bale, new arrival. Tag #14846...................................... $32,000 Hesston 4910 large square baler, priced to move. Tag #12665.............................................. $26,000 New Holland 320 4 cylinder Wisconsin gas engine, clean, shedded. Cut Bank. Tag #15095...... $6500

USED TRACTORS John Deere 2440 2WD, open station, loader. Tag #15288........................................................ $8500 John Deere 4020 open station, Miller loader, 2 SCV’s. Tag #15101................................................. $9500

2013 John Deere 9510R, 4WD, SF1 AutoTrac, tires @ 90%. Loaded and in excellent shape. Tag #13845................................................... $335,000 John Deere 9460R, SF1 AutoTrac, duals, 5 SCV’s, hi-flow hydraulics, much more. Tag #14524.......... ............................................................... $325,000 2011 John Deere 8285R, premium cab, IVT transmission, 85cc hydraulic pump, 4 SCV’s, 1000 PTO, auxiliary hydraulic connect. Tag #14527.$218,500 2012 John Deere 7330 Premium MFWD, 96” rear axle, 20 speed AutoQuad transmission, 3 SCV’s, air seat, premium lighting. Tag #12029.. $152,582 1997 John Deere 9400 4WD, front & rear differential lock 24/6 transmission, 4 SCV’s. Tag #11623....... ................................................................. $98,000 1999 John Deere 8300 MFWD, 32 gpm hydraulic pump, 3 SCV’s, 1000 PTO, 3-pt. hitch. Tag #14535..................................................... $65,000 1996 John Deere 8200 MFWD, cab with heat & air conditioning, 3 SCV’s, 1000 PTO, 30 gpm hydraulic pump. Tag #12205................................... $66,000 1993 John Deere 7700 MFWD, cab, PowerShift, 3-pt. hitch, 3 remotes, duals, 740 loaderTag #14151.... ................................................................. $49,000 1993 John Deere 7600 MFWD, cab, PowerShift transmission, dual PTO, 3 SCV’s, 740 self leveling loader, grapple. Tag #14201..................... $43,900 2005 John Deere 6715 MFWD, cab, PowrQuad, 2 SCV’s, self leveling loader. Choteau. Tag #14042. ................................................................. $59,150 1977 John Deere 4630, cab, PowerShift, 1000 PTO. Arriving soon. Tag #14200....................... $19,500

Big Bud 460/30, Montana made, Detroit diesel, cab, 4 SCV’s. Tag #10890............................... $53,000 Cat CH75 track tractor, local trade, farmer owned, air drill ready, 60% tracks. Tag #14132......... $50,000 1998 New Holland TV140, dual PTO’s on cab end, 3 remotes, auxiliary hydraulic pump. Tag #13011. ................................................................. $65,000 2010 Case IH Puma 195 MFWD, CVT powershift transmission, 4 SCV’s, loader/grapple. Cut Bank. Tag #13147............................................ $123,886 2008 Case IH Puma 195 MFWD, loader/grapple. Tag #15315..................................................... $89,000 2004 Case IH MX255 Magnum MFWD, 1000 PTO, 4 SCV’s, Category 3 drawbar. Tag #12276........... ............................................................... $104,000 1999 Case IH MX270 MFWD, cab, heat, air, 1000 PTO, 3-pt hitch. Tag #15287.................... $55,000 Case IH 2294 MFWD. Call for more information. Cut Bank. Tag #14379.................................... $24,000 Agco 8620 MFWD, loader with grapple, 3 SCV’s, 3-pt., cowboy cab. Tag #14793................ $21,500 Agco 8610 MFWD, 103 hp, Westendorf TA28 loader/ grapple. Choteau. Tag #14279................. $27,000 1982 Versatile 256 Cummins diesel, little rough but runs good. Tag #12905............................ $19,000

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2013 John Deere 569 Premium, net wrap, 1000 PTO, push bar, baler automation. Choteau. Tag #99390508............................................... $47,900 2010 John Deere 568 1000 PTO, MegaWide Plus pickup, push bar, surface wrap, hydraulic pickup. Tag #14731.............................................. $30,000 2009 John Deere 568, 1000 PTO, MegaWide pickup, pushbar. Tag #13289................................ $21,000 2003 John Deere 567 net/twine, hydraulic pickup, 540 PTO, new “mega” hi float tires. Tag #14790... ................................................................. $16,500 2001 John Deere 567 Call Choteau for more details. Tag #13139.............................................. $14,900 2000 John Deere 566 Mega tooth pickup, 540 PTO, push bar. Tag #14897............................... $12,000 2001 New Holland 688 1000 PTO, net/twine, low bales under 3200. Tag #14942.................... $9500

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New Holland 688 round baler, 1000 PTO, gathering wheels, net and twine. Tag #14768............... $9000 2000 New Holland 688 540 PTO, Bale Command computer. Tag #14908................................. $7500 1981 New Holland 851 call Conrad for details. Tag #14870........................................................ $2000

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USED SEEDING EQUIPMENT

USED SPRAYING EQUIPMENT

2013 John Deere 1890 disc drill, 60-ft., 7.5” spacing, extended wear seed boots, all run blockage, 550 bushel 1910 cart. Tag #14338................ $265,000 2013 John Deere 1890 disc drill, 60-ft., 10” spacing, all run blockage, dual casters surround, 430 bushel cart. Tag #13788.................................... $262,350

2001 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., 12” spacing, semipneumatic packers, 3” carbide tips, 3450 cart. Cut Bank. Tag #9912...................................... $63,500 2000 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., 9” spacing, 3450 cart. Tag #14491.............................................. $71,000 2012 John Deere 1830 hoe drill, 61-ft., 12” spacing, 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., 9” spacing, steel press steel press wheels, rock guards, mud scrapers, wheels, primary blockage, 3450 tow between cart. single shoot, 1910 cart. Tag #14371...... $192,000 Tag #9877................................................ $68,900 2012 John Deere 1830 hoe drill, 50-ft., 10” spacing, 1996 Flexi-Coil 5000, 50-ft., single shoot, primary double shoot, 1910 cart with only 5000 acres. Cut blockage, 2320 cart. Tag #13987............. $45,000 Bank. Tag #14434.................................. $190,000 1995 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., 12” spacing, 1” tips, new hoses. Tag #13461................................... $47,500 1995 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., 12” spacing, 4” rubber press wheels, 2320 carts. Tag #13625..... $50,000 1995 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 550# tips, capped steel press wheels, 2320 cart. Tag #14077...... $40,880 1994 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., 12” spacing, center tandems, single shoot, stealth openers with carbide tips, 2320 tow between cart. Tag #13294.$47,500 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., 12” spacing, rubber covered packer wheels, 2320 cart. Tag #13394.... $45,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft., 12” spacing, 2320 cart, single shoot. Tag #14421.................................... $29,000 1995 Concord 6012, 60-ft., 12” spacing, 300 bushel tow behind cart. Cut Bank. Tag #13236... $50,000 1992 Concord 5612, 56-ft., 12” spacing, 3 rank drill, AtomJet 1” carbide openers, 3000 tow behind cart. 2012 John Deere 1830 hoe drill, 60-ft., 12” spacing, Cut Bank. Tag #12723.............................. $20,000 steel press wheels, double shoot, 430 bushel 1910 1997 Concord 4012 40-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 2000 cart. Tag #13976.................................... $175,000 tow behind tank, Tag #13018................... $18,000 2011 John Deere 1830 hoe drill, 57-ft., 12” spacing, 1997 Concord 3000, 40-ft., 12” spacing, 2000 tow 5 section, 430 bushel tow behind 1910 cart. Cut behind tank. Cut Bank. Tag #13018......... $18,000 Bank. Tag #13597.................................. $155,000 Case IH 8500 45-ft., 7.5” spacing, single shoot. Tag 2009 John Deere 1830 hoe drill, 61-ft., 10” spacing, #12374..................................................... $14,775 double shoot, VW points 3” spread, 430 bushel 2013 John Deere 1910 cart, 350 bushel, 8 run, 10” 1910 cart. Tag #14492........................... $219,000 auger, variable rate, tow behind. Tag #14435....... 1995 John Deere 730 40-ft. disc seeder, 230 bushel ................................................................. $67,500 tow between cart. 7.5” spacing. Tag #15188......... 1992 John Deere 9450 box drill, 60-ft., 10” spacing, ................................................................. $25,000 steel packers, fertilizer boxes never used. Tag 2006 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 12” spacing, double #15187..................................................... $25,000 shoot, 3450 tow between cart. Tag #13876.......... John Deere 9350 box drill. Ready to work. Tag ............................................................... $100,000 #12568........................................................ $8300

John Deere 4940, 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzle spacing, 5 sensor leveling system. Tag #13636.......... ..............................................................$345,000 2013 John Deere 4940, 120-ft. booms, high flow solution pump, Boom Trac 5 leveling system. Tag #13733..................................................$340,000 2013 John Deere 4940, 120-ft. booms, BoomTrac 5 sensors, wheel slip control, fence row nozzles. Tag #13907...........................................$326,000 2012 John Deere 4940 BoomTrac 5 leveling sensors, fence row nozzles, HID lighting, high flow solution pump, AutoTrac SF1. Tag #13867.......... ..............................................................$362,000 2009 John Deere 4930, 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, 5 sensor leveling system, Xenon lighting. Tag #11631...................................................$225,000 2008 John Deere 4930, 120-ft. booms, 15” nozzle spacing, SF1 autotrac, swath control. Tag #13807..................................................$170,000

John Deere 4830, 100-ft., 1000 gallon tank, hydraulic tread adjust, 3 sensor boom trac, fence row nozzles. Tag #13748.............................. $196,500 2000 Nitro 275, 104-ft. booms, 1200 gallon tank, autotrac. Cut Bank. Tag #11425..............$95,000 2007 TopAir 2400, 132-ft., 2400 gallon tank, Topcon controller, Raven auto boom. Tag #12737........... ................................................................$59,000 Flexi-Coil 67XL, 100-ft., 1500 gallon tank, dual nozzle bodies, Smucker foam marker, new tank. Tag #12395.............................................$15,000 1999 Flexi-Coil 67XL, 130-ft., 1000 gallon split tank, windscreens. Cut Bank. Tag #13221.......$10,000 2010 Summers Ultimate, 100-ft., new arrival. Call Conrad store for more details. Tag #14246.......... ................................................................$34,000 Loral Magnum III 3 wheel, 90-ft. booms, 2000 gallon tank, Cummins engine. Tag #13284........$15,000

USED SWATHERS

2012 MacDon M105, cab, air conditioning, includes a D60 header. Tag #11104..................... $156,750 2011 MacDon M100 windrower, just arrived, low hours. Tag #14847................................. $120,727 1998 MacDon 1900 30-ft. draper header, batt reel. Tag #14350................................................. $9500 Versatile 4750 25-ft. draper header, batt reel. Tag #14956..................................................... $15,900 1985 Massey-Ferguson 885 30-ft. draper header, pickup reel. Tag #15149.............................. $8750 1984 Hesston 6550 16-ft. auger header. Call Cut Bank store for more details. Tag #13799.... $6500 1999 John Deere 955 mower conditioner, rotary, tongue, 13/8 hookup, Impeller conditioner. Choteau. Tag #14538.............................................. $12,000 New Holland 1475 16-ft. pull type, swing tongue, rubber rolls, nice shape. Tag #15022....... $18,000

2011 John Deere D450, under 300 hours. Well taken care of. Tag #14045................................. $89,000

AFTER HOURS SALES:

NYB pickup sprayer, 60-ft., 440 Raven control, triple nozzle bodies, hydraulic tiplift, 2” bottom fill. Tag #13738........................................................ $6500

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HAY FOR SALE

Heifer management helps rebuild cow herds

By Duane Dailey, University of Missouri Extension 2000 ton second cutting alfalfa of breeding gives time to correct problems, Rebuilding the U.S. cow herd numbers Patterson told a Sept. 11 meeting of the Dent in large square bales. takes more than keeping female offspring County Cattlemen’s Association. to breed. Tests available. If heifers are underweight or underdevelManaging beef heifers is as important Dillon, Montana area. oped, more feed can help. “Starting early, as using improved genetics in developing corrections can be made before breeding,” Barney Hay replacements, says David Patterson, UniPatterson says. (406) 491-5616 or (406) 494-5616 versity of Missouri. The unseen part is a low rank on a 5-point As farmers save heifers to breed for inreproductive tract score. A score of 1 is for creasing their cow herds, careful attention infantile ovaries. Scores of 4 or 5 shows must be paid to pre-breeding care. heifers ready to cycle, or cycling. Patterson told Dent County beef producHeifers scoring 1 should be pulled and ers how to improve calving success as heifsent to a feedlot. “The 1s will never catch ers join the cow herd. He is beef reproducup,” Patterson said. tion specialist with MU Extension. Pre-breeding management, including Beef farmers enrolled in the Show-Meadequate feed, improves success in building Select Replacement Heifer Program have a cow herd. increased live births with calving-ease The U.S. cow herd has been in decline genetics. However, getting heifers pregnant for six decades. That drop increased with takes long-term planning for nutrition and severe drought in western ranching states. pre-breeding exams. With short supply, beef prices set new reA major cause of failure to breed is lack cord highs almost every week. “The demand of body development in weight and condiis there,” Patterson said. “The incentives tion. Unseen is lack of developed reproducare there, not only for more beef, but more tive tracts. 2005 Sterling AT9500 truck with MBE 4000, 460 hp, 10 quality beef.” Looking at condition or weighing the speed, double frame, engine brake, 95% virgin tires, While taking care of management, proheifers won’t tell you if they are ready to 350,000 miles, excellent condition ducers must not neglect genetics. Future conceive, Patterson says. Phone (406) 683-2463 or (406) 925-0277, Dillon, MT profits will be for quality beef, not just Exams by a veterinarian six weeks ahead commodity beef. With a shift to selling on premium grids, higher prices are paid for cattle that grade 406-453-0010 USDA choice. Bigger premiums are paid for cattle gradMontana Toll Free ing prime. 1-800-452-0010 Genetics largely deter4212 North Star Blvd. #4 Distributing Company Great Falls, Montana mines prime grade in carcasses. Selecting sires with Field Batch Trailers high scores on carcass quality Complete line of Fertilizer helps. Handling & Injection Equipment On a national average, only 3 percent of all carcasses P Pumps (pivot application, tool bar grade prime. However, Pat & sprayer application) terson showed results of his research at the MU ThompP Trailers & Tanks (storage/transport, Available with 2 or 3 tanks – 3000 gallon tanks son Research Center at Spick stationary storage) ard. That farm, a part of the MU College of Agriculture, ATV, & P Injection Nozzles for Food and Natural Resources, Backpack provided basic research for pivot application the Show-Me-Select heifer Sprayers P Drop Tubes & Nozzles program. on hand Thompson Farm steers for field sprayers sent to feedlots grade 30 percent prime. Replace Problem Solenoid Valves with We carry all Parts & Filters Those MU steers top the Electric Ball Valves market grid. They not only for self-propelled draw prime premiums, but sprayers and floater trucks Crop Protection also CAB (Certified Angus System Beef) premiums as well. NOW “Our Thompson Farm ad15, 42 and 70 gallon capacity IN ST OCK visory board insisted we stay The Handler is designed primarily NEW Raven with Angus breeding in the for direct induction of chemical commercial cow herd,” Patinto sprayers. Guidance terson said. “Angus repre20-years experience...We service what we sell sents most of the cow herds New Low Price Of $1695 in north Missouri.” Call for Special Pricing Patterson used a two-page ✔ Touchscreen Display handout to describe manage✔ On-Screen Guidance (Optional) ment and breeding protocols ✔ Detailed Datalogging ✔ Reports for developing heifers. ✔ Controller Area Network (CAN) Technology “There are lots of heif✔ Profile ✔ Scout - Map field boundaries ers being kept to build the or create in-depth field maps. cow herd,” Patterson said. “Management can help make ✔ Guidance ✔ Boom Section Control them a success. Genetics can All ✔ Boom Height Control ✔ One Package improve their quality.” Shapes

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Brody Severson with his grand champion market steer at the 2014 Ravalli County Fair. Brody is a member of “The Barnyard Bunch” 4-H Club in Stevensville, Montana. Pictured with him is his Dad, Lee and grandfather, Dan.

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used for human consumption. For example, if a medication with a 14-day withdrawal period was last given on August 1, the withdrawal would be completed on August 15 and that would be the earliest the animal could be harvested for human consumption. All federally approved drugs will include the required withdrawal time for that drug on the product label or package insert. These withdrawal times can range from zero to as many as 60 days or more. It is the producer’s responsibility to be aware of withdrawal times of any drugs used in their operation. Unacceptable levels of drug residues detected in edible tissues collected at harvest may result in traceback, quarantine, and potential fines or jail time. Substantial economic losses may result for the individual producer as well as negative publicity for the entire beef industry…” Producers are responsible for residue problems and should follow these four rules: If ever in doubt, rely on the veterinarian-client-patient relationship you have established with your veterinarian. Use only medications approved for cattle and exactly as the label directs or as prescribed by your veterinarian. Do not market animals for food until the withdrawal time listed on the label or as prescribed by the veterinarian has elapsed. Keep well organized, detailed records of pharmaceutical products given to individually identified animals. Include in the record, the date of administration, route of administration, dosage given, lot or serial number of product given, person delivering the product, and label or prescription listing of withdrawal dates. Examples of Beef Quality Assurance records can be found in the Oklahoma Beef Quality Assurance Manual website at the menu item “Record Keeping Forms.” Records should be kept for 3 years after sale of the animal. ##### If you’re having trouble peeling off a label or sticker without leaving a gooey mess behind, try applying white vinegar until it’s saturated. It will peel right off! ##### If you’ve burnt dinner, get rid of the smoky smell by simply boiling a cup of vinegar in 2 cups of water for 15 minutes, the smell should be gone.

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Excellent Runner 40.13 cab, air, heat, outriggers, 1316 hours. 4000 Kg lift, shape........................................................................ $36,900 13 M reach................................................................ $76,000 2012 Pro Bagger hopper, 23-ft. conveyor with mover........CALL Zeus 37.8 cab, air, heat, outriggers. 3700 Kg lift, 8 M reach....... 2011 Pro Bagger hopper, 23-ft. conveyor with mover. Field .................................................................................. $56,000 ready......................................................................... $36,900 Montana 4944 49 hp., FWA, loader, 3 point, 2 remotes, 3 speed 2011 Pro Bagger 20” auger, 23-ft. conveyor with mover, new hydrostat.................................................................... $20,500 flighting. SN AA2012010........................................... $37,500 Montana 3944 39 hp., FWA, loader, 3 point, 2 remotes, 3 speed hydrostat.................................................................... $16,000 2010 Schulte XH 600 trailing hitch. SN 674006. Like new...$7800 2006 Schulte XH1000 1000 PTO..................................... $8500 1993 Schulte S150 15-ft. batwing mower, implement tires, single axle, needs work.......................................................... $7000 Farmking 10-ft. rear blade, hyraulic angle, hydraulic tilt, used 4 2004 Schulte FX520 20-ft. cutter. SN C52000040505... $23,000 hours. Like new condition............................................. $4500 2012 Schulte FX530 SN C53010046206. Excellent...... $43,000 Ramrod 1150 Taskmaster rubber tracks, extra attachments...... 2006 Schulte FLX10 flex arm, SN A10200060609. Nice shape. .................................................................................. $10,900 ..................................................................................... $5900 Field Marshal 6-ft. rotary cutter, 3-point, red.................... $1895 Kodiak 6-ft. 3 point mower, medium duty with slip clutch.. $2300 Kodiak 6-ft. 3 point mower, medium duty with slip clutch.. $2300 Kodiak 6-ft. 3 point mower, medium duty with slip clutch.. $2700 2009 Schulte RS320 conveyor style, 3.2 cubic yard hopper. Nice shape........................................................................ $18,850 2009 Tram 10-ft. rotospike. Comes with replacement tines. Good 2011 Schulte RS320, conveyor style, 3.2 cubic yard hopper. Nice condition.................................................................... $11,900 Shape. ....................................................................... $19,900 2007 Surgemaster log splitter, 25 ton, 5.5 Honda, 4 way head Riteway ST250, hydraulic drive, 1.75 cubic yard box, 50” pickup, available....................................................................... $3300 new. . .......................................................................... $15,000 2006 Surgemaster log splitter, 25 ton, 5.5 Honda, 4 way head available....................................................................... $3200 Surge Master 20 ton log splitter........................................ $2750 2005 Dirt Dawg post hole digger, 9 hp. Honda, hydraulic auger. 2012 Rem 2700 SN 2999. Nice shape.......................... $15,900 Good condition............................................................. $3500 2011 Rem 2700 only 100 hours on unit. Excellent......... $19,500 2005 Dirt Dawg post hole digger, 9 hp. Honda, hydraulic auger. 2009 Rem 2700 360 hours, new fan. SN 0592............... $12,900 Good condition. Each................................................... $3500 2008 Rem 2700 330 hours, good shape. XN 0254........ $14,900 2010 Dirt Dawg post hole digger, 9 hp. Honda, hydraulic auger. 2007 Rem 2500 field ready. SN 8454............................. $12,250 Excellent. Each............................................................. $3950 1993 Kongskilde 500 SN 21134267................................ $5500 2010 Dirt Dawg post hole digger, 9 hp. Honda, hydraulic auger. Excellent. Each............................................................. $3950 2010 Farm King 5.5-ft. 3 point disc, 17” blades, adjustable angle. 2008 Brillion 10-ft. grass seeder, light kit, acre meter. Excellent. .................................................................................. $12,900 Nice.............................................................................. $2400 Schulte 1100 snowblower................................................. $9200 2008 Brillion 10-ft. grass seeder, light kit, acre meter. Excellent. .................................................................................. $12,900 Schulte SDX 840 snowblower. SN B70190309909........... $5700 Bandit 95XL, 50 hp Kubota diesel, 9” material, 3025 hours, yelSchulte SDX 960 snowblower. SN B96000122711........... $8500 low. . ........................................................................... $19,900 Schulte SDX-110 snowblower. SN B1101073010.......... $14,250 Schulte SDX-110 snowblower. SN B1101074010.......... $14,250 Bandit 65XL, 24 hp Honda, hydraulic feed, trailered, approximately 2500 hours........................................................ $8900 Geoffs Metal Works 8-ft. snow box, Universal quick attach.$3795

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Schulte & Kodiak Mowers

Rock Pickers

Grain Vacs

Tree Chippers & Grass Seeders

Heavy Harrows

2011 Riteway 73-ft., 9/16” tines at 23”. Field ready.......... $40,900 2011 Riteway 62-ft., 9/16” tines at 22.5”. Nice shape....... $35,500 2008 Riteway 50-ft., 9/16” tines at 21”, Valmar applicator.$40,900 2001 Riteway 50-ft., 17” tines. SN 01-71112. As-Is....... $20,500

Manure Spreaders

Leon 425 vertical beater manure spreader. SN 6983.... $19,900 Leon 425 vertical beater manure spreader. SN 80680.. $18,900 Meyer’s 440 bushel, vertical beater. SN16VB44012...... $26,500 Meyer’s 440 bushel, vertical beater. SN 14VB44010..... $27,500 Meyer’s 440 bushel, vertical beater. SN 6VB44012....... $25,900

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Grain Carts & Gravity Wagons

2013 J&M 1000 900 tires. Excellent, used 1 season, red..$52,400 J&M grain carts, 1511 bushel, scale, tarp, GT460 auto log, Track driven, 22” auger.............................................................CALL 2-J&M 1411 grain carts, walking axle, tarp, GT460 auto log on scale...............................................................................CALL J&M grain cart, 910 cart/1025 bushel, tarp, 900/60R32 lug tires, scale (5 point system) with GT auto log.........................CALL J&M grain cart, 810-875 bushel, tarp, 30.5 lug tires, PTO extendable auger, scale with GT460 auto log...........................CALL 1994 UFT grain cart, hydraulic drive, 750 bushel, tarp, brand new 30.5 lug tirs................................................................. $19,000 2009 J&M 1325 scale kit, auto log, walking beam axle, 22” auger, #6062......................................................................... $60,500 2011 J&M 1326 scale kit, auto log, walking beam axle, 22” auger, #6155......................................................................... $63,900

Augers, Conveyors, Grain Equip.

Sukup 18” heater, propane or natural gas fired................. $2895 Wheatheart swing auger 13”x71-ft., power swing, bin sensor, Mulkti flight hopper. Like new..................................... $19,900 Farmking 13”x85-ft. swing away with Brehon mover. Good shape........................................................................ $17,500

Post Pounders

NEW Wheatheart high & heavy hitter, 13 hp Honda motor, all hydraulics, highway tires............................................ $14,900 2011 Wheatheart high & heavy hitter, good shape. Just went through shop............................................................. $12,250

Hay Rakes & Pasture Equip.

2007 Sovema 12-wheel V-rake, SN 87743..................... $10,250 2009 Sovema 12-wheel V-rake, tandem axle, SN 118642...$12,750 1997 Dika 12-ft. pasture aerator with replaceable spikes. Good condition....................................................................... $5250

Grain Bag Extractors

2013 Tridekon grain boss, 13” 360 degree unload auger, steering axle. Like new............................................................ $39,900 2011 Tridekon 1210 HD factory updates, excellent. SN TRI-111091.......................................................................... $27,000 2010 Tridekon 1210 HD. serviced, field ready. SN TRI-10-1066. .................................................................................. $26,000 2009 Tridekon 1210 HD new gear box. SN TRI-09-1052.$23,000

Bale Carriers

2008 Haukaas 10 bale mover. Nice shape..................... $21,900 2007 Haukaas 10 bale mover. SN 007-016.................... $21,900 2006 Haukaas 10 bale mover, hydraulic end gate. SN 02026..... .................................................................................. $20,900

Land Scrapers

2010 Leon 1700 17 cubic yards, cutting edge at 75%. Excellent. .................................................................................. $44,900 2011 Leon 650 land scraper, 6.5 cubic yards. Excellent .$20,900 HD 10-yd. scraper. SN K-14552...................................... $19,000

2010 Wishek 714 30-ft. field disc with 24” blades. Nice condition.............................................Clearance Special $70,900 2008 Wishek 842NT 26-ft., 11” spacing, 24” front. Priced as is, needs rear gang work................Clearance Special $50,900 Ezee-On 4600 35.5-ft. disc, front notched 24” rear blades, 25” smooth front.............................................................. $50,500 25’x80’ arch frame tent...................................................... $7995 Ezee-On 4600 38-ft........................................................ $47,500 Tree Spade quick attach, 3 shovel................................. $11,500 Ezee-On 4590 38-ft. Nice shape................................... $33,900 Bandit 1700 liquid fertilizer cart, ground drive pump, total drain Case Cod Hutchmaster 30-ft., SN 1659116. Decent shape...... tank........................................................................... $20,500 .................................................................................. $18,900 Poly West 1075 gallon low profile transport tank. Needs plastic * Freight rates apply on all used equipment. * weld.............................................................................. $1500

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MONTANA DUCK HUNTER: My name is Dave and I would like to lease a good duck hunting area in the western half of Montana, preferably a place where the water stays open into January. I am not a guide, just a duck hunter with limited time. I live here in Montana and have references. If interested, please call (406) 239-1920

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Loader

1976 Michigan 125B loader, Detroit 6V71 4-yd. bucket. Good machine and nice farm unit. SN #441A317.......................................... $7500

Conveyor/Mixer Truck

1973 Mack DM 6115; vin DM61154689; Mack 6 cylinder engine, 260 hp, 251,896 miles, 9987 hours; Challenge 9 yard mixer, Theam 39A aluminum maxi swing conveyor with remote, new belt, 150 gallon water tank, excellent tires......................................................................... $7000

Pup Trailer

1970 Garwood dump trailer, vin 288140, tandem axle, 10 yard box, good tires............................................................................... $4500

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2006 Deere 310SG 4WD, air conditioned cab, extend-a-hoe, 18” dig bucket, pilot controls, ride control, air ride seat, new front tires, 80% rear tires. 3632 hours. Located in Victor, Montana...$52,900

2001 New Holland LS180 heated cab, 2 speed travel, new tires, hand foot controls. 2412 hours. Located in Spearfish, South Dakota................$22,900

2005 Deere 650J LT air 2002 Case 580SM 4WD, air conditioning, cab, exconditioned cab, 6-way tend-a-hoe, power shuttle blade, rippers, limb risers, transmission, new dealer undercarriage at 50% +/-. installed engine. 5800 2500 hours. Located in hours. Located in SpearSpearfish, South Dakota... fish, South Dakota............ ............................$74,900 ............................$37,000

1994 Case 580SK heated cab, extend-a-hoe, 18” dig bucket, quick coupler, 2-stick controls, tight & dry. Very nice older machine. 5160 hours. Located in Spearfish, South Dakota. ..............$27,900

2010 Cat 930H cab, air conditioning, 3 cubic yard bucket, hydraulic quick coupler, 3rd valve, ride control, radial tires. 3710 hours. Located in Spearfish, South Dakota............ .......................... $119,900

MSU’s new Livestock Judging Team Coach Hannah DelCurto says students learn critical thinking, decision making, networking and public speaking skills through participating in the university’s Livestock Judging Team. Team members are pictured here evaluating cattle. MSU photo courtesy of the MSU College of Agriculture.

MSU hires livestock judging coach, instructor and steer program manager

By Jennifer Lavey, MSU College of Agriculture pus dealing with beef cattle management For the first time in recent history, Monand marketing. MSU houses and feeds tana State University has hired a dedicated the steers, while livestock judging team livestock judging coach who will also teach members oversee and manage care of the applied coursework and manage a program animals. Students send a monthly newsletthat is designed to give students hands-on ter to donors, updating them on the health experience in the beef industry. and progress of the animal. At the end of Hannah DelCurto recently joined MSU’s the year, students sell the steers back to the animal and range sciences department as community during the annual Steer-A-Year an instructor and coach of the MSU Livesale. stock Judging Team and the Steer-A-Year Proceeds from the sale fund the livestock program. judging team’s travel expenses for regional “These programs provide valuable expeand national competitions, student scholarriences for students that will help them in ships and student activities. The program their future careers,” DelCurto said. “I’m is currently accepting tax-deductible steer really looking forward to working with donations. MSU students and further developing these “The Steer-A-Year program is about programs.” (students) having hands-on educational As part of her position, DelCurto will experience in the beef industry,” DelCurto coach the 15-member livestock judging said. “Giving students the opportunity to team, which plans to travel to eight states see the steps and process to raise a feed lot and 10 competitions this year. She will also steer for commercial production is a unique teach the technical aspects of animal health privilege. It’s a positive experience for the and livestock judging talents in a livestock both the student and the donor.” evaluation class. Livestock judging and the Steer-A-Year “Coming to MSU is exciting for me program ultimately involve all aspects of because of the incredibly strong animal sciagriculture business and production and ence programs here,” DelCurto said. “MSU life-long skills needed to be successful in is well-positioned to be nationally competithose fields, according to Patrick Hatfield, tive in its livestock judging program.” interim head of the MSU Department of In a traditional livestock judging comAnimal and Range Sciences. petition, students examine cattle, sheep or “The ability to speak clearly and comswine in a variety of classes relating to the municate effectively about an animal’s animal’s gender and commercial use. Stuphysiology and marketability is a skill dents examine an animal in front of multiple that transfers to a multitude of fields and judges and assign the animal a numeric careers,” Hatfield said. “Experience on a value for marketability. Students must then judging team and caring for an animal are orally defend their assessment of the aniimportant opportunities for our students mal to the judges. Explanations generally because the skills garnered are an intersecinclude facts about body condition like the tion of technical anatomy and physiology, animal’s weight, build, structural soundcommunication and the business side of ness, muscle tone and fat composition. The agriculture production – qualities that every judges then give the students a score for job in ag demands.” their overall scoring and oral defense. DelCurto joins MSU from Texas A&M “Everything the students speak to directly University, where she recently completed relates to the value of the animal, either her master’s degree in animal science. She for breeding or commercial use from the also has years of experience in agricultural perspective of a producer,” DelCurto said. leadership and showing animals in 4-H “Students learn critical thinking, decision and FFA in Oregon. DelCurto has an unmaking, networking and public speaking, dergraduate degree in animal science from which are qualities that go beyond judgKansas State University, where she was also ing competitions and will apply to future a member of the KSU’s Livestock Judging careers.” Team. To fund the team’s travel expenses for For more information about the MSU regional and national competitions this year, Livestock Judging Team, the Steer-A-Year DelCurto will also manage the MSU Steerprogram, or to make a donation, visit http:// A-Year program, which accepts castrated animalrange.montana.edu/ or email hannah. male steers from private producers. The delcurto@montana.edu. steers are used for teaching and educational purposes and in several courses on cam-

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3-2014 John Deere W235, 994 header, deluxe cab, approximately 400 hours. Each..............................................................$139,900 2006 John Deere 4995 with 14.5-ft. head, flail conditioner, 1805 hours.................................................................................$69,900 New Holland HW305 12-ft. HS header, 2240 hours..............$40,000 New Holland 1114 diesel, air, 14-ft. auger header...................$9500

PULL TYPE WINDROWERS

2009 John Deere 835 mower/conditioner pull-type rotary, 10.5-ft., flail conditioner.........................................................................$17,500 1998 John Deere 935 mower/conditioner with 12-ft. head and flail conditioner............................................................................$6490 New Holland 1475 14-ft. swing tongue..................................$22,900 New Holland 1475 14-ft. swing tongue.....................................$7650 New Holland 116 16-ft. swing tongue with auger header and rubber conditioner............................................................................$2900

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New Holland 216 hydraulic V-rake.........................................$16,900 Sitrex MK10-12 rake.................................................................$8500

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2010 New Holland T5050 MFWD, 80 PTO hp, cab, air conditioning, 3 remotes, loader, grapple, 1360 hours............................$55,000 1989 Deutz Allis 6265 2WD, diesel, 65 PTO hp, 12F/4R, ROPS, XL940 Farmhand loader, 1 remote, 540 PTO, 3-point, 5266 hours..$12,000 1989 Deutz Allis 6265 2WD, diesel, 65 PTO hp, 12F/4R, ROPS, 1 remote, 540 PTO, 3-point, 5546 hours.............................$10,000 Degelman 5700 12-ft. front blade with John Deere 700 series mounts..............................................................................$12,900 Ford 7514 loader with bucket and grapple.............................$12,000 Kelly B-60 3-point mount backhoe............................................$6700 Buhler 1080 Catz 3-point snowblower......................................$2300 GID CBSF2028 clamp on bale spear..........................................$650

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2012 John Deere 310K backhoe, cab, MFWD. 700 hours.....$94,900 2005 New Holland 1432 13’8” discbine, flail conditioner........$14,500 1999 New Holland 1431 13’8” discbine, rubber conditioner.....$8800 New Holland 256 rake. One year old........................................$5500 Highline 500 with Bale Pro 6800 5-bale retriever/processor...$9800 Highline Bale Pro 6000 bale processor...................................$4500 Newhouse C5000 square bale feeder....................................$34,900 International 6200 grain drill....................................................$6500 Case 415 15-ft. cultipacker........................................................$9500 John Deere 975 4-bottom swith plow........................................$6000 Oliver 6342 4-bottom roll over plow..........................................$3500 Degelman 10-47/57 10-ft. hydraulic blade, front. Excellent.......$9900 John Deere 825i Gator, 7031 miles, front rack.........................$7000 Bell Tec 2611 post hole auger, 3 extra bits................................$4000 Myers V-type pull type ditcher...................................................$3000

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2006 John Deere 7720 MFWD, 140 PTO hp, 3 remotes, IVT transmission, duals, JD 746SL loader, 4590 hours........................... $96,000 1996 John Deere 7400 MFWD, 2 remotes, PowrQuad transmission, new front tires, JD 740 loader, 11,000 hours....................... $59,000 John Deere 7230 MFWD, 110 PTO hp, IVT transmission, 741 loader, grapple, 2177 hours........................................................... $129,900 John Deere 7230 MFWD, 110 PTO hp, PowrQuad transmission, 741 loader, grapple, 1249 hours............................................... $126,900 1999 John Deere 7210 MFWD, 16 speed PowrQuad, left hand reverser, cab, 6500 hours, 740 loader & grapple................................ $42,900 2013 John Deere 6150M MFWD, 123 PTO hp, PowrQuad Plus transmission, left hand reverser, H-360 loader, grapple, 4 hours.... $131,900 2-2013 John Deere 6140M MFWD, 114 PTO hp, PowrQuad Plus transmission with left hand reverser, H-360 loader with grapple, 190-256 hours. Each........................................................................ $122,900 2006 John Deere 444J 4WD, front end loader, cab, auto ride, 3500 hours.................................................................................... $84,900 1991 John Deere 8560 4WD, no PTO, no 3-point, 4 remotes, 8055 hours.................................................................................... $35,000 John Deere 6400 MFWD, JD 640 loader, 11,036 hours........... $34,900 1976 John Deere 2640 2WD with cab, 540 PTO, 2 remotes and 6809 hours....................................................................................$6495 1965 John Deere 4020 2WD, diesel, 95 PTO hp, 8 speed powershift, year-around cab, 540/1000 PTO, front weights, 2 remotes, 3-point, newer motor......................................................................$12,000 2000 Case MX200 165 PTO hp, MFWD, 3 remotes, 18 speed powershift with left hand reverser, 3-pt., 540 PTO, small 1000, large 1000, 5090 hours..............................................................$74,900 2011 New Holland T6050 MFD, 105 PTO hp, 540/1000 PTO, cab, New Holland 840TL loader, grapple, 1600 hours..............$76,900

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2013 John Deere 310SK backhoe, 4WD, cab, extend-a-hoe, 800 hours................................................................................$117,000 Kelly B70 3-point backhoe........................................................$5900 2008 Agco 4460 SP sprayer, 80-ft. booms, 400 gallon tank, single nozzle, tow bar, Trimble 500 guidance system, new clutch..$99,900 Rimco 3-point 46-ft. sprayer......................................................$6500 2012 Haybuster 2800 round and square bale processor, flotation tires, right hand discharge, adjustable slug, hydraulic chute......$28,900 2013 Stinger 6500 baler picker, 1165 hours................................ Call 2009 Koyler 7 bale hauler, gooseneck, tandem axle, runs on 2 or 3 remotes, comes with loading arm and stop.......................$13,000 Dwyer 5-bale mover / feeder.....................................................$7800 2010 D&W 5 bale feeder, Haybuster processor, tandem axle..$26,000 D&W 5 bale feeder....................................................................$7500 Roto-Mix feed mixer with scale. Mounted on 2001 Sterling L8500 truck with 21,247 hours, 89,757 miles........................................$64,900 Convey All 22-ft. drill fill with 2 hoppers. Plumbed for wet kit..$16,000 1973 Ford F500 buck rake, 390 V8, Farmhand F11C loader, forks, bucket, 4 new tires................................................................$4500 2010 Honda Foreman ES TRX500 16,342 miles....................$3500 2006 Kawasaki KLX250 motorcycle, turn signals, electric start. Excellent condition........................................................................$2850 2004 John Deere 3975 pull type forage harvester, metal detector, long tongue, 13/4 PTO.........................................................$25,000 John Deere 3970 chopper........................................................$7500 John Deere 506 60” rotary cutter................................................$500 Shaver HD 10 post pounder, skid steer mount, hydraulic tilt and angle.....................................................................................$5790 Worksaver 6-ft. rear blade..........................................................$575

BALE PROCESSORS

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DRILLS

John Deere 455 30-ft. grain drill, 6” spacing, fertilizer boxes. Always shedded.............................................................................$45,000 John Deere 455 25-ft. grain drill.................................................. Call

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New John Deere 995 7-bottom switch plow.........................In Stock 2004 John Deere 980 36-ft. field cultivator with rear harrow....$23,900 2009 John Deere 680 24-ft. chisel plow, walking beam, rear harrow, twisted boots......................................................................$19,900 John Deere 900 7 shank V-ripper.............................................$5490 John Deere 512 disc ripper, 17’6” narrow fold.......................$37,900 John Deere 512 disc ripper, 7 shank, 17’6” narrow fold.........$35,000 International 140 4 bottom rollover plow..................................$2500 Sterling soil packer with transport, fits 995 7 bottom switch plow....... ..............................................................................................$4500 Ezee-On 5200 chisel plow, hydraulic folding, single wing.........$7500

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COMBINE HEADERS

John Deere 925 25-ft. rigid auger header, pickup reel..............$9900

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COMBINES

John Deere 9770 combine with 930 draper header............$289,000

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* Flexible terms: pick up and delivery * Compactors padfoot and smooth drum: 54” to 84” * Excavators: from 10 ton - 30 ton * Dozers six way blades and rippers: D4 to D8 size * Wheel loaders: 2 yard to 7 yard * Articulated trucks: 25 and 30 ton

Ford self-load water truck, new pump, 42,000 miles...........$8750 2003 Cat 420D 4x4 backhoe, heat, air conditioning, E-stick. 2800 hours...............................$49,500

1988 GMC dump truck, single axle, V671, automatic, air brakes......... ..........................................$7000 1997 Komatsu PC250LC-6 hydraulic thumb........... RENTAL

2-1995 GMC Topkick bucket trucks, 8 liter gas, 5 speed.Each............. .......................................$12,500

Shaker Buddy 2 deck screen........ .................................... RENTAL

AVAILABLE FOR RENT!

Wide variety of trencher boxes.

John Deere 410C 4x2 backhoe, cab, standard hoe...........$14,500

Case 570 LXT landscape loader...... .......................................$17,500

1994 KW W900 4000 gallon water truck............................ RENTAL

Ford 9000 4000 gallon water truck with rear spray...................$9600 Clark 125B wheel loader, Ex-state highway...........................$22,500

Idaho Norland 10-ft snow blower, fits 4 yard loader, complete with power unit..........................$6500

45,000 lb hydraulic truck mount winch.................................$7000

Ford flatbed with National 3T-27 crane..............................$19,500 Cat 930 loader.....................$21,500

Angle snow plow to fit Cat IT28 loader........................................$4500 1990 Ford 1 ton with service body... ..........................................$2400 3-pipe tongs........................$CALL

Magnum 6-ft mulcher. Never used. Fits skid steer..................$17,500

Barko 450 log loader..........$19,500

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

1990 P&H 25 ton crane. Only 880 hours..............................$39,000

Fiat Allis 16B dozer cab, ripper....... .......................................$21,500

Snorkel 60 lift, 4x2, propane............ ..........................................$5200 Log/scrap grapple...................$7800

LeeBoy 8500 paver with 8- to 15-ft. screed............................$19,500

1980 Cat 130G motor grader, new rubber and ripper............$52,500

Trail King TK 13-2400 equipment trailer.................................$6750 Allis Chalmers D motor grader, gas powered. ...........................$8900

Vermeer vibrating cable plow, 2000 hours..............................$15,500

Ingersoll Rand DD24 compactor..... ..........................................$6500

1994 John Deere 670B motor grader, scarifier......................$47,500

2010 Takeuchi TB153 excavator with new thumb and only 480 hours..............................$49,500

2010 Harley Davidson Soft Tail. Only 11 miles!...............$13,500

UNL Food Processing Center sets extrusion workshop

By Dan Moser, IANR News Service Take a trip to any grocery store and you will see entire aisles dedicated to extruded products such as cereals, snacks, pastas, pet foods and pet treats. These products account for billions of dollars in annual sales worldwide. The Food Processing Center at the University of NebraskaLincoln (UNL) will present an Extrusion Workshop specifically designed for the food industry May 19-21, 2015. “The three-day extrusion workshop is an introductory, hands-on workshop combining extrusion theory and techniques with pilot plant exercises emphasizing real-world product development in a variety of food categories. The workshop combines lectures and pilot plant demonstrations which allows attendees to learn, actively participate and observe extrusion equipment in operation,” explained Steve Weier, Food Processing Center general pilot plant manager. Wenger Manufacturing, of Sabetha, Kansas, is a leading manufacturer of extrusion equipment. Maldari & Sons, a New York based company, is a prominent manufacturer of extrusion dies for the pasta, cereal, snack and animal food industries. The XIM Group, also of Sabetha, specializes in process and design engineering for the food industry. Experts from these companies and the UNL Department of Food Science and Food Processing Center will present lectures and interactive sessions to workshop participants. UNL is one of only a few universities that offer extrusion technology to the food industry and it is anticipated that food industry professionals from throughout the country will attend this workshop. The Food Processing Center is nationally recognized for its support of the food industry. The center, created in 1983, provides comprehensive services to food manufacturers throughout the country and in many foreign countries. Early registration for the workshop is encouraged due to limited space. For more information contact: Jill Gifford, Food Processing Center, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 143 H.C. Filley Hall, Lincoln, NE 68583-0928, phone 402-472-2819, email: jgifford1@unl.edu, or visit the website: fpc.unl.edu/training.

Prairie Fare: Try some X-ray vision carrots for dinner

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service “We’re all going to have X-ray vision now,” my husband remarked as our 16-year-old daughter and I prepared carrots for dinner. I smiled when he said that. I’m not sure if he knows that Cornell University did a study in which researchers gave fun names to vegetables on serving lines in a school cafeteria. In their study with 147 children ages 8 to 11, the researchers found that giving vegetables names, such as “X-ray vision carrots,” resulted in kids eating more carrots. In fact, 66 percent of the “X-ray vision” carrots were eaten, compared with 35 percent of “food of the day” carrots. As I scrubbed and pared carrots fresh from the garden, my daughter ran them through a salad shooter to make thin carrot coins. I have found that having fun kitchen devices in the house entices my children to help prepare vegetables, but I only have tested my theory with my own children. Researchers have shown that children who help prepare vegetables are more likely to eat them. Our thin carrot disks were deposited into a steamer for a very tasty side dish with a little added butter and parsley flakes. Several of our carrot coins did not make it into the steamer. I admit that I was snacking on the carrots as they came out of the salad shooter, and so was my daughter. If you never have had fresh carrots from the garden, try some locally grown carrots. They have a fresh, distinctive flavor. What is special about carrots that leads to their “starring role” as a vision protector? Carrots are high in the pigment beta-carotene. Our bodies use beta-carotene to make vitamin A. Although you will not gain X-ray vision, be aware that vitamin A is part of a component of rhodopsin, a protein in our eyes that absorbs light. A vitamin A deficiency can result in night blindness. Vitamin A also is needed for the functioning of our cornea and eye membranes. Orange sweet potatoes, beef liver, spinach, carrots and pumpkin are among the very best sources of vitamin A. Although too much vitamin A from vitamin pills can be a health risk, we do not worry about eating too many carrots and other beta-carotene-rich foods. Eat and enjoy all you like because many people shortchange themselves on dark orange and green vegetables. Besides carrots, most dark orange and gold vegetables and many dark green vegetables also provide vitamin A as well as other vision-promoting chemicals. You may want to add some spinach, kale and romaine lettuce to your menu because these greens are excellent sources of other vision-promoting pigments, such as lutein and zeaxanthin. Long term, pigments from dark leafy greens may reduce your risk of macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness. Carrots can be eaten fresh or cooked. In fact, cooking carrots results in very little loss of nutritional value. With cooking, carrots become more digestible and a little sweeter tasting. Try steaming, grilling, stir-frying or roasting them. For longer-term storage, carrots can be frozen or canned. Experts suggest cutting the tops from fresh root vegetables such as carrots at least 1/2 inch from the crown. Carrots can last several weeks in your crisper drawer in perforated plastic bags. Visit http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/food and click on “Food Preservation” for free directions about how to preserve almost any kind of food. How about some X-ray vision carrots for dinner? Try this recipe courtesy of the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service. Braised Carrots With Fresh Herbs 1 pound small carrots or carrot logs 1 c. canned beef broth 1 tsp. honey 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped (or use 1 Tbsp. dried) Wash, scrub and peel carrots. Cut carrots into logs 2 to 3 inches in length. If using small tapering carrots, cut the tapering end off, then cut the upper portion in half or quarters so that all of the pieces are about the same size in diameter. If using store-bought carrots, buy carrots with bright green tops, which is an indication of freshness. In a medium saucepan, bring beef broth to a boil, add carrots, honey, butter and parsley. Cover and simmer for four to five minutes. Remove carrots to a warm plate and reduce liquid to a light glaze by continuing to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes longer. Return carrots to pan and toss in the thickened liquid.

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SWATHER FOR SALE

1994 MacDon 9000 swather with 14-ft. double knife 920 header, extra parts, above average condition. Clean and straight. Very well maintained. 2545 hours. Just finished cutting 800+ acres with no problems...........................$35,000 Phone (406) 472-3375, Dupuyer, MT

Clearfield Winter Wheat Seed O WB4059 CL O O Clearstone CLP O O AP503CL O Not GMO… but selectively bred to be Imi tolerant!

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Our customers tell us this is the best preservative they’ve ever used.

Pasture mixes for dryland and irrigated applications. Ask our agronomist about a blend designed specifically for your needs. Alfalfa: A good selection of brands and varieties for fall seeding. Lawn & grass seed: Custom blends for sun, shade, irrigated or dryland. AC Saltlander: A New Forage Alternative for SALINE SOILS!!

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Do you have clean stands of introduced or native grasses? We buy grass seed.

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Combines (W) 2014 Case IH AF8230 #W82348. (D) 2014 Case IH AF8230 #W82360. (G) 2013 Case IH AF8230 #GIH155. (S) 2014 Case IH AF8230 #B82152. (F) 2014 Case IH AF8230 4 engine hours. #B82168. (B) 2014 Case IH AF9230 #W82355. (W) 2014 Case IH AF9230 #W82352. (D) 2013 Case IH AF9230 #W82307.

Corn Headers (S) 2014 Case IH 3016 #B82148. (F) Case IH 3412 #WNC653. (S) 2013 Case IH 3416 #NIH191.

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(S) 2010 Case IH Puma 180 #15124B........... $100,000 Tractors (G) 2011 Case IH 550Q 1022 engine hours. (D) 2007 Case IH Puma 195 6982 engine hours. #15453W..................................................... $80,000 #GUT196.................................................. $328,000 Combines Equipment (W) 1997 Equipment John Deere 7810 9100 engine hours. (G) 2011 Case IHFrontier 550Q #GUT197................. $328,000 Stanley (G) 2007 Case IH 7010 1944 engine hours. #23133B... (F) 2011 Case IH AF8120 #23155B............... $245,000 #14158W..................................................... $69,000 Implement (S) 2013 Case IH STG350 980Glasgow engine hours. ................................................................. $166,000 (F) 2012 Case IH AF8230 #23112B............... $300,000 #15148B................................................... $241,000 (F) 2012 Massy-Ferguson 8690 400 engine hours. Frontier Equipment Stanley 2012 CaseEquipment IH AF8230 647 engine hours, 498 sepa(S) 2011 Case IH 7120 #UC748..................... $248,000 (F) #18103B................................................... $232,000 (G) 2009 Case IH STG535 3250 engine hours. (G) 2012 Case IH 7230 #GUH270................. $290,000Implement rator hours. #23113B................................ $300,000 Glasgow #15129B................................................... $253,000 (M) 2010 New Holland T7040 #16102N.......... $87,940 (G) 2013 Case IH 7230 #GUH308................. $298,000 (F) 2012 Case IH AF8230 651 engine hours. (S) 2009 Case IH STG535 2849 engine hours. (G) 1991 Case IH 5140 #GUT203.................... $29,500 (F) 2008 Case IH 8010 1208 engine hours. #23136B... #23114B................................................... $300,000 #15133B................................................... $273,000 (W) 2013 Case IH 140A #15474W................... $89,000 ................................................................. $202,000 (F) 2012 Case IH AF8230 600 engine hours. (F) 2008 Case IH STG535 #15113B.............. $224,000 (F) 2014 Case IH Farmall 140A 4 engine hours. (F) Case IH 8010 #WUH529.......................... $210,000 #23163B................................................... $300,000 #15149B..................................................... $84,000 (G) 2013 Case IH STG550 652 engine hours. (D) 2010 Case IH 8120 686 engine hours. #23402W.... (F) 2013 Case IH AF8230 450 engine hours. #15118B................................................... $357,000 (S) 2008 Case IH Maxxum 140 4208 engine hours. ................................................................. $229,500 #23164B................................................... $314,000 #15141B..................................................... $73,000 (H) 2012 Case IH STG550 1325 engine hours. (G) 2010 Case IH 8120 #GUH287................. $227,000 (F) 1994 Gleaner R62 3450 engine hours. #23148B.... #15463W................................................... $347,000 (F) 2009 Case IH Maxxum 140 Pro 2008 engine hours. (S) 2010 Case IH 8120 #UC712..................... $258,000 ................................................................... $40,000 #15151B..................................................... $84,000 (F) 2013 Case IH STG600 560 engine hours. (S) 2009 Case IH 8120 #UC724..................... $239,000 #15128B................................................... $422,000 (F) 2008 Case IH Maxxum 125 1331 engine hours. Corn Headers (S) 2011 Case IH 8120 #UC735..................... $278,000 $53,000 (S) 2008 Case IH STX485 2182 engine hours. Frontier #15150B..................................................... Equipment Stanley Equipment (F) 2009 Case IH 8120 #23102B.................... $243,000 (H) 2007 Case IH 2412 #28186W..................... $47,000 CIH Farmall 40,Puma W80137 .................................. 2012 Case IH 125 #15112B...........NEW $106,000 Glasgow Implement #15110B................................................... $191,000 (D)(F) (H) 2008 Case IH 2412 #28187W.. . .................. $49,000 (F) 2009 CaseCombines IH 8120 #WUH719................. w/CIH 1010 30’ Hd, WUH320 ............................. $8,000 & Headers $208,000 Skid Steers Frontier Equipment Stanley Equipment CIH Farmall NEW 2009 Case 60, IH W80170 Puma ................................. 165 1198 engine hours. (G) 2012 CaseGlasgow IH........................................ STX500 578 engine hours. (W)(D) Implement w/CIH 1042 36’ Cpr Hd, WUH323 ................... $22,000 (W) 632 Bobcat, 20018W $7,250 (G) IH 8230 $302,000 (D) CIH Farmall 95, W80193 .................................. NEW (B)2012 670 Case Cat w/SP36 HB #GUH266................. Dpr Hd, 25002W ............ $190,000 Air Drills #15420W.. . .................................................. $85,000 #GUT182.................................................. $260,000 CIH 6088, WUH312 ....................................... $215,000 (H) 642B Bobcat w/Bkt, 20124W ........................... $7,500 (B) CIH Farmall 95, W80189 .................................. NEW (G) Case 8230w/971 #GUH299.......................... $314,000 NH 25’ Hd, 24114&2114A ..... $7,000 (F) (W) NHIH TR95 (D)CIH 20147010 Amity 6015 $200,000(H) 743 1979 International 1486 #15143B............. $12,000 (G) Bobcat 2000 Caterpillar 5986 engine w/36’ Grain#47182W..................... Belt Hdr, WUH297 ..... $310,000 w/o Bkt, 20101W95E ............................ $8,500hours. (D)(G) CIH 95U FWA, W80138 ..................................... NEW (D)Case (2) NH TR98 w/994 36’ Dpr, 971 PU Hd, (G) IH 8230 #GUH301.......................... $364,524 (F) (G) 2013 Amity 50SD #47104B..................... $147,000 (S) International 1586 #UT592.. ...................... $12,500 (F) CIH 8010, WUH172 ........................................ $196,000 (B) S130 Bobcat w/o Bkt, 20112W ....................... $18,995 #18104B................................................... $105,000 (D) CIH 105U FWA, W80160 .................................. NEW 24025W 24026W (G) CaseorIH 8230....................................................... #GUH303.......................... $101,100 $314,000 (F) WUH232 ....................................... $280,000 (B)CIH 20088010, Bourgault 3310 #47194W............... $110,500(D) 753 Bobcat, 20083W ....................................... 1983 International 5088 #15105B............. $12,000 CIH Puma 125New FWA, W80053 ........................ NEW (W) 1972 John Deere 7520 (D) NH TR66 w/36’ 960 MacDon Dpr Hd, U s e#14154W............. d E q u i p m$19,000 e n t $14,500 (B)(S) Equipment (G) 20132009W Case&28019W IH 8230.............................................. #GUH306................. $314,000 $265,000 20085W ....................................... $12,000 Ldr, W85038 ...................................... NEW (F)CIH 20138010, Case 23075W IH 400 ........................................ #47119B...................... $158,000(H) 753 (F) w/L750 1981 Massey-Ferguson 2705 3235 engine hours. $64,000 (D) CombinesJohn & Headers Deere 8770 6545 engine hours. Skid Steers (D) Bobcat, 1995 (S) 2012 IH24016W 8230 716 engine hours. #UC773...... $265,000 Bobcat, 20120W .................................... $23,000 (W) CIH Puma 165 FWA, W80112 ...................... NEW (D) NHCase TX68, ........................................... $65,000 (D) (F)CIH 20108010, Case 23076W IH 700 ........................................ #WUD171................... $115,000(D) S150#14157W.. #18102B..................................................... $10,000 . .................................................. $53,500 CIH 8010, 23087W ....................................... $270,000 (D) S150 Bobcat w/BKT, BkT Bite, 20133W ....... $22,500 ................................................................. W85140 .................................. NEW w/36’ MacDon 962 Dpr Hd, 24017W ................$286,000 $28,000 (W) (D)CIH 19808010, CaseWUH342 IH 8500....................................... #47132W..................... $12,000 (S) 2010 John Deere 9530 1104 engine hours. (W)w/LX770 2006 NewLdr, Holland TV145 #16178W......... $65,000 $185,000 (D) S205 Bobcat, no Bkt, 20120W ....................... $23,000 (D) CIH Puma 210, W80037 .................................... NEW (W) NHCase CR960, 24019W $160,000 (F) (D) 2011 IH 9120 835.................................... engine hours. #23341W.... (F) 2009 Case IH ATX400 #WUD152.. . ............ $50,000 (B) 2009 New Holland TV6070 #16166W........ $99,000 #14104B................................................... $264,000 (F) CIH 8120, WUH298 ....................................... $330,000 (B) S205 Bobcat w/Bkt, 20146W ........................ $26,500 w/L770 Ldr, W85031 ...................................... NEW (F)................................................................. NH CR960, WUH370 .................................... $137,000 $263,000 (S) (D) 2009 Case IH ATX700 #47146W.. . ........... $122,300 CIH 2388 , ........................................................... $89,900 (S) 2010 New Holland TV6070 1950 engine hours. (D) S205 Bobcat w/Bkt, 20142W ......................... $25,000 (F) 2014 John Deere 9560R 270 engine hours. (F) CIH Scout Ut Vehicle, WNM126 .................... NEW (D)2011 NHCase CR970, 24021W ..................................... $188,000 (D) IH 9120 704 engine hours. #23347W.... (D)CIH , ......................................................... $240,000 Bobcat, WUT322 ...................................... $19,000 20087010 Case IH ATX700 #47177W.............. $121,000(F) 863 #14110B................................................... 72” Finish Mwr, W85133 ....................... NEW #16105B................................................... $101,000 (D) NH CR 970, 24022W .................................... $180,000 (S) $369,000 (D) CIH ................................................................. $263,000 (F)082011 CIH 7010IH, .................................................. $249,000 8632012 Bobcat, CIH SCX100 Tng,105U WNH526 ............ NEW Case ATX700 #47114B............... $105,000(W) (F) w/94C NH 42’ Dpr Hd, 24023W ....................... $47,000 (S) 2012 Case 16’ IH Pvt Farmall 588 engine hours. John20105W Deere ..................................... 9560R #WUT723...$23,000 ...... $328,000 (F)(F) CIH 8010IH, .................................................. $249,000 (D) IH 9120 #23389W.. ................. $152,000 $290,000 (S) 863 Bobcat, 20136W .................................... $18,000 (F) CIH HDX 182 Agr Hd, WNH553 ................. NEW (F)2011 NH Case CR 970, WUH324 ................................... (F)072010 Case FH700 #47107B................. $139,000(W) (S) #15138B..................................................... $67,000 2011 Case IH 170 #UT781....................... $101,000 , .................................................. $220,000 (S) 06 CIH 8010 (W) CIH WD1203 Swthr, W83050 ....................... NEW (H) 2012 IH 9230 #23387W.. ................. $270,000 $313,000 (F) 2012 Case IH PD40 #WUD170................ $118,000(D) S330 Bobcat w/80” Bkt, 20094W ................... $43,000 (W) NHCase CR9070, 24027W ................................. 2012 Case Rnd IH Farmall 95 #GUT205.......... $45,000 2010NH Case IH Magnum 210 #15341W.. ... $132,000 (W)(G) MF 860, UC550 ..................................................... $9,500 (W) (D) LS160 Skid 20109W ............................. $19,000 CIH RB564 Blr, AW,TW, W83013 ........ NEW (D)2012 NHCase CR 9070, 24024W ................................. (H) IH 9230 #23388W.. ................. $260,000 $313,000 (S) (F) 2012 Case IH PH800 #47102B.. . .............. $220,000 2013 Case Rnd IH Maxxum 110T4 328 engine hours. (S) 2 Honeybee SP36 Hds, .............................. $59,500 (D) 1825 (D) 2012 Magnum 210 646 $10,000 engine hours. (W)(F)CIH CaseCase Skid IH w/Bkt, 20128W .................... RB564 Blr, Ele Twn Nt, W83014 .. NEW (S) NH CR9070, 24035W .................................... $249,000 (G) 2011 Case IH AF7120 946 engine hours. (S) Diggers (S)CIH Concord #UD257.............................. $28,000(D) 1825B 8230 4010 PT Swthr, UC558 ......................... $8,500 #Maxx110. .................................................. $81,000 Case Skid w/Bkt 20129W ................. $14,000 (W) CIH SPX3330 SP Spryr, W85098 ............... NEW #15410W.. ................................................. $135,000 Post w/NH 94C 42’ Dpr Hd, 24036W ....................... $42,000 #23125B................................................... $255,000 (D)CIH 8120, UC564 ........................................... $299,000 CaseCase Skid IH w/Bkt, 20127W ................... Flexi-Coil 5000 #47174W.. ......................... $75,000(D) 1845 WNH585 ................ NEW CIH SPX3330 SP Spryr, 1979 International 986 #UT569.. ............... $24,000 (W) JD 9600, 22004W ............................................. $52,000 (S) (S) 2009 Magnum 210 770 $14,000 engine hours. (F)Misc(S) Augers & Vacs$23,000 (G) Case22011W IH AF7120 1240 engine hours. (F)CIH 2188, 5000 UC565#47118B.. ............................................. $69,500 SSL Case Skid, WUT324 Grain ..................... (W) CIH SRX160 134’ Wld Boom Spryr, W85043 Flexi-Coil .......................... $36,000(F) 420 #15131B................................................... (W)2009 JD 9600, ............................................. $49,000 (S) $143,000 Lawn & Garden Bale ProcessorsNEW MacDon 973 Hd, UC566 .............................. $29,500 (F) 435 SSL Case Skid, WUT341 ..................... $35,000 #23160B................................................... $186,000 (S) ................................................................................. (W) JD 9650 w/930R JD Hdr, 22007W,22009W .. $123,500 (F)CIH 20122188, Flexi-Coil 5500 #WUD15B.............. $130,000 (W) 2012 Case IH Magnum 340 760 engine hours. UC572 ............................................. $85,000 (D) 440 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20125W ...................... $34,000 2005 Haybuster 2650 #34103B................. $12,000 (F)(S) CIH 8120 Combine, WNC432 ......................... NEW (F) Case AF7120 942 engine$31,000 hours. (S) (F) 2010 JD STS 9660IH , WUH346 .................................. (F) 2003 John Deere 1820 #WUD160............. $59,000 ................................................ $242,000 (D)(F) C3 Case .Skid w/Bkt, 20130W .............. $36,000 CIH 8120 Combine, W82055 .......................... NEW 2010 Haybuster 2650 #WUH725............... $14,000 w/936D JD Dpr, WUH261 .................................$211,000 $29,000 (S) NH 94C Hd, ..................................................... $45,000 (D) 440 #15469W.. #23166B................................................... (W) 2003 John Deere 1890 #47193W............. $80,000 CaseCase Skid IH w/Bkt, 20131W ................. (D) 2014 Magnum 340 3 $22,000 engine hours. (W)(F)CIH Combine, W82076 ......................... NEW $35,000 (S) Honeybee 42GB Hd, ................................... $65,000 (D) 60XT 20108120 Vermeer BP8000 #38100B................ $16,000 (S) 2010w/635F CaseJD, IH WUH262 AF8120........................................ #23115B............... $257,000 42GB Hd, 48-ft. ................................... $71,000 (F)Honeybee 2009 Miscellaneous #WUD148........ $50,000(D) Skat#15450W.. Trak 1500D Skid, 20088W .............. $17,000 8120 Combine, W82078 ......................... NEW ................................................. $235,000 (W)(F)CIH (D) 9760 JD w/36D Dpr Hd w/Fgr Rl, 22015W .... $231,000 (S) 2013 Vermeer BPX9000 #50100B.. ............ $17,000 (S) 2010 Case IH AF8120 #23124B.. . ............ $212,000 963 Hd,5710 ......................... Call for Pricing Magnatrac Skid w/Bkt, Dzr, 20111W $6,000 (W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82080 ......................... NEW (S)MacDon 2009 Bourgault #47110B.. .............. $105,000(D) 4800 (W) 1680 CIH, 23022W ......................................... $30,000 (S) (H) 1999 Case IH Maxxum 220 10,400 engine hours. (S) 2011 Case IH AF8120 #23130B.. . ............ $294,000 (S) MacDon D60 Hd , .......................................... $61,000 (B) CIH 2142 35’ Drpr Hd, W82057 ................... NEW Post Diggers Attachments (B) 1680 CIH, 23057W ........................................... $29,000 (S) 2008 Bourgault 5710 #UD282................... $78,000 ................................................... $63,500 Hondybee 40GB Hd, ..................................... 59,000 (H) 3pt #15476W.. (F) IH AF8120 1250 engine$38,000 hours. (S) (B) CIH 2152 35’ Dpr 12-ft. Hd, W82024 ..................... NEW (H)2010 1680 Case CIH, 23058W .......................................... F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52027W ............... $850 2003 Degelman dozer. #56073W...... $17,000 (S)Honeybee 2010 Case3655 IH 800 #UD275....................... $140,000 (F) 2011 Case IH Puma 170 #15107B........... $125,000 (D)(D) (S) , ............................ Call for Pricing CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82062 ................... NEW (W) 1688 CIH, 23050W .........................................$227,000 $45,000 (S) John Deere 1835 #UD259....................... $220,000(W) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52030W .............. $800 #23153B................................................... (S) 2000 Bobcat 763 loader. #20112B.. ........... $11,500 (G) 2011 Case IH Puma 180 2712 engine hours. (S) 3 CIH 1010 Hds , .......................... Call for Pricing (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82065 ................... NEW (W) 1688 CIH, 23082W ......................................... $50,000 (B) McMillin Hyd Post Dgr, 52022W .............. $1,295 1991 Case 710 Hd, loader. #56089W........... $10,500 #15144B................................................... $108,000 (D)(D) CIH 2152 40’IH Drpr W82050 ................... NEW Draper Headers w/1015 CIH PU Hd, 23084W ............................... $7,000 (S) NH CR960, .................................................... $180,000 Misc Air Tank/Carts (H) 2008 Case IH L750 #56090W....................... $8500 Grain Augers & Vacs (W) CIH 2152 45’ Drpr Hd, W82074 ................. NEW (B) CIH 2188, 23046W ........................................... $47,500 (F) Case IH 2062 #WUH142............................ $48,000 (H) C1000SR Swath Roller, 520354W ................. $750 (S) Bourgault 6550 #UD264.. . ......................... $74,000 (S) 2005 Buhler YC9620Q #56100B................... $3500 (W) 7x36 Westfield w/16HP Briggs, 51034W ....... $2,100 (D) CIH 2188 w/30’ CIH 1010 Hdr, 23099W & 23100W ........ (D) 2011 Case IH 2152 #23375W..................... $52,000 Grain Handling Lawn & Garden Mtr, 51053W ....... $2,500 (S)7x51 2011Westfield Bourgaultw/220v 6550 Elec #UD288.. ................. $87,000 (D) 2002 Brandt (D) 2000 Farm King Y960Q #56086W................ $4000 ........................................................................... $12,000 (D) (H) 2009 Case IH 2152 #28196W.. . .................. $40,500 10x70 auger. #51160W............. $7500 (H) CIH 2188, 23109W .......................................... $40,000 (D) 8x41 Westfield, 51016W .................................. $4,500 (D) 425 JD Lawn Tractor w/54” Mwr, 51” Brm, (F)(W) 2011 Case IH 2152 #28105B.. .................... $85,000 $65,000 (D) 8x46 Westfield,Planters (B)19015W 2013 Brandt 13x70 auger. #51181W.......... $14,000 Skid Steer & Utility Vehicles ................................................................. $6,950 51055W .................................. $3,500 CIH 2188, 23111W ......................................... Grasshopper Lawnauger Tractor, (F)(B)2009 Case IH 23018W 2152 #28132B.. .................... $90,000 $50,000 (B) (D) 2013 Brandt 13x90XL #51179W...... $31,500 (D) 2008 Bobcat S220 skid steer. #20177W.... $29,000 Brandt, 51058W ............................... CIH 2388, ........................................... (D)8x52 2005SC Case IH 1200 #46047W.. ...................$2,100 $60,000(F) 718K WUM534Convey-All .............................................................. $5,000 Swg Agr,.................. 51057W ... $2,500 CIH 2388, ......................................... (F)(B)2009 Case IH 23047W 2152 #28137B.. ....................$100,000 $43,000 (D) TCH14115. #51167W..... $39,000 (H) 2011 Bobcat S250 skid steer. #20361W.... $31,500 (S)MK 20118x51 CaseWestfield IH 1240 #UTL214. $107,000 (D) 2008 Grasshopper Lawn Tractor, MK100x51 Westfield Swg Agr, 51054W $5,000 (D) 721 (F)2009 CIHCase 2388IHw/1015 WUH211................... .................... $142,000 (B) 2162Hdr, #23369W.. $54,000 (D) (W) 2000 Westfield MK130x71 auger. #51182W.. $7750 (F) 2012 Bobcat S770 skid steer. #20105B..... $54,000 (H) 2009 Case IH 1250 #46046W.. . .................. $76,500 19016W ............................................................... $11,500 (W) CIH 2388IHw/30’ 1010 Hdr, 23066W &23067W ............... (D) 30’ Speedking PTO Belt Cvyr, 51036W $7,100 (W) 2012 Case 2162 #28182W.................... $86,000 (F) 1997 Morris 750 grain cart. #52100B......... $16,500 (S) 2010 Bobcat 5600 utility vehicle. #20109B.$36,500 Brandt Cnvyr, 51010W $12,500 (B) ZTR Grizzly Dixon Lawn Mower, ........................................................................... $97,400 (W) 1535LP LOCATION KEY: On Top............. Section (G) 2162WIH319 #GUH304............................ $68,000 (B)19013W 2004 Brandt 5000EX grain vac. #51166W.. $11,000 (W) 2004 John Deere 4x2 utility. #59025W......... $2800 ................................................................. $6,500 (F)Case CIHIH2588, ......................................... $195,000 (W) 1026 REM Grain Vac, 52096A ................. $6,500

Used Equipment

New Equipment

(B) 670 Cat w/SP36 HB Dpr Hd, 25002W ............ $190,000 (W) NH TR95 w/971 NH 25’ Hd, 24114&2114A ..... $7,000 (D) (2) NH TR98 w/994 36’ Dpr, 971 PU Hd, 24025W or 24026W ....................................................... $101,100 (D) NH TR66 w/36’ 960 MacDon Dpr Hd, 2009W &28019W .............................................. $64,000 (D) NH TX68, 24016W ........................................... $65,000 w/36’ MacDon 962 Dpr Hd, 24017W ................ $28,000 (W) NH CR960, 24019W .................................... $160,000 (F) NH CR960, WUH370 .................................... $137,000 (D) NH CR970, 24021W ..................................... $188,000 (D) NH CR 970, 24022W .................................... $180,000 w/94C NH 42’ Dpr Hd, 24023W ....................... $47,000 (F) NH CR 970, WUH324 ................................... $152,000 (W) NH CR9070, 24027W ................................. $270,000 (D) NH CR 9070, 24024W ................................. $260,000 (S) NH CR9070, 24035W .................................... $249,000 w/NH 94C 42’ Dpr Hd, 24036W ....................... $42,000 (W) JD 9600, 22004W ............................................. $52,000 (W) JD 9600, 22011W ............................................. $49,000 (W) JD 9650 w/930R JD Hdr, 22007W,22009W .. $123,500 (F) JD STS 9660, WUH346 .................................. $31,000 w/936D JD Dpr, WUH261 ................................. $29,000 w/635F JD, WUH262 ........................................ $35,000 (D) 9760 JD w/36D Dpr Hd w/Fgr Rl, 22015W .... $231,000 (W) 1680 CIH, 23022W ......................................... $30,000 (B) 1680 CIH, 23057W ........................................... $29,000 (H) 1680 CIH, 23058W .......................................... $38,000 (W) 1688 CIH, 23050W ......................................... $45,000 (W) 1688 CIH, 23082W ......................................... $50,000 w/1015 CIH PU Hd, 23084W ............................... $7,000 (B) CIH 2188, 23046W ........................................... $47,500 (D) CIH 2188 w/30’ CIH 1010 Hdr, 23099W & 23100W ........ ........................................................................... $12,000 (H) CIH 2188, 23109W .......................................... $40,000 (W) CIH 2188, 23111W ......................................... $85,000 (B) CIH 2388, 23018W ........................................... $90,000 (B) CIH 2388, 23047W ......................................... $100,000 (F) CIH 2388 w/1015 Hdr, WUH211 .................... $142,000 (W) CIH 2388 w/30’ 1010 Hdr, 23066W &23067W ............... ........................................................................... $97,400 (F) CIH 2588, WIH319 ......................................... $195,000

w/CIH 1010 30’ Hd, WUH320 ............................. $8,000 w/CIH 1042 36’ Cpr Hd, WUH323 ................... $22,000 (F) CIH 6088, WUH312 ....................................... $215,000 (F) CIH 7010 w/36’ Grain Belt Hdr, WUH297 ..... $310,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH172 ........................................ $196,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH232 ....................................... $280,000 (D) CIH 8010, 23075W ........................................ $265,000 (D) CIH 8010, 23076W ........................................ $265,000 (W) CIH 8010, 23087W ....................................... $270,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH342 ....................................... $185,000 (F) CIH 8120, WUH298 ....................................... $330,000 (S) CIH 2388, ........................................................... $89,900 (S) CIH 7010, ......................................................... $240,000 (S) 08 CIH 7010, .................................................. $249,000 (S) 07 CIH 8010, .................................................. $249,000 (S) 06 CIH 8010, .................................................. $220,000 (S) MF 860, UC550 ..................................................... $9,500 (S) 2 Honeybee SP36 Hds, .............................. $59,500 (S) CIH 8230 PT Swthr, UC558 ......................... $8,500 (S) CIH 8120, UC564 ........................................... $299,000 (S) CIH 2188, UC565 ............................................. $69,500 (S) MacDon 973 Hd, UC566 .............................. $29,500 (S) CIH 2188, UC572 ............................................. $85,000 (S) NH 94C Hd, ..................................................... $45,000 (S) Honeybee 42GB Hd, ................................... $65,000 (S) Honeybee 42GB Hd, ................................... $71,000 (S) MacDon 963 Hd, ......................... Call for Pricing (S) MacDon D60 Hd, .......................................... $61,000 (S) Hondybee 40GB Hd, ..................................... 59,000 (S) Honeybee 3655, ............................ Call for Pricing (S) 3 CIH 1010 Hds, .......................... Call for Pricing (S) NH CR960, .................................................... $180,000

(W) 7x36 Westfield w/16HP Briggs, 51034W ....... $2,100 (D) 7x51 Westfield w/220v Elec Mtr, 51053W ....... $2,500 (D) 8x41 Westfield, 51016W .................................. $4,500 (D) 8x46 Westfield, 51055W .................................. $3,500 (B) 8x52 SC Brandt, 51058W ............................... $2,100 (D) MK 8x51 Westfield Swg Agr, 51057W ... $2,500 (D) MK100x51 Westfield Swg Agr, 51054W $5,000 (D) 30’ Speedking PTO Belt Cvyr, 51036W $7,100 (W) 1535LP Brandt Cnvyr, 51010W ............. $12,500 (W) 1026 REM Grain Vac, 52096A ................. $6,500

(W) 632 Bobcat, 20018W ........................................ $7,250 (H) 642B Bobcat w/Bkt, 20124W ........................... $7,500 (H) 743 Bobcat w/o Bkt, 20101W ............................ $8,500 (B) S130 Bobcat w/o Bkt, 20112W ....................... $18,995 (D) 753 Bobcat, 20083W ....................................... $19,000 (H) 753 Bobcat, 20085W ....................................... $12,000 (D) S150 Bobcat, 20120W .................................... $23,000 (D) S150 Bobcat w/BKT, BkT Bite, 20133W ....... $22,500 (D) S205 Bobcat, no Bkt, 20120W ....................... $23,000 (B) S205 Bobcat w/Bkt, 20146W ........................ $26,500 (D) S205 Bobcat w/Bkt, 20142W ......................... $25,000 (F) 863 Bobcat, WUT322 ...................................... $19,000 (W) 863 Bobcat, 20105W ..................................... $23,000 (W) 863 Bobcat, 20136W .................................... $18,000 (D) S330 Bobcat w/80” Bkt, 20094W ................... $43,000 (W) LS160 NH Skid 20109W ............................. $19,000 (D) 1825 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20128W .................... $10,000 (D) 1825B Case Skid w/Bkt 20129W ................. $14,000 (D) 1845 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20127W ................... $14,000 (F) 420 SSL Case Skid, WUT324 ..................... $23,000 (F) 435 SSL Case Skid, WUT341 ..................... $35,000 (D) 440 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20125W ...................... $34,000 (D) 440 C3 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20130W .............. $36,000 (D) 60XT Case Skid w/Bkt, 20131W ................. $22,000 (D) Skat Trak 1500D Skid, 20088W .............. $17,000 (D) 4800 Magnatrac Skid w/Bkt, Dzr, 20111W $6,000

(H) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52027W ............... $850 (W) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52030W .............. $800 (B) McMillin Hyd Post Dgr, 52022W .............. $1,295 (H) C1000SR Swath Roller, 520354W ................. $750 (D) 425 JD Lawn Tractor w/54” Mwr, 51” Brm, 19015W .................................................................

$6,950

WUM534 ..............................................................

$5,000

(F) 718K Grasshopper Lawn Tractor, (D) 721 Grasshopper Lawn Tractor,

19016W ............................................................... $11,500

(B) ZTR Grizzly Dixon Lawn Mower,

19013W .................................................................

$6,500

(D) CIH Farmall 40, W80137 .................................. NEW (W) CIH Farmall 60, W80170 ................................. NEW (D) CIH Farmall 95, W80193 .................................. NEW (B) CIH Farmall 95, W80189 .................................. NEW (D) CIH 95U FWA, W80138 ..................................... NEW (D) CIH 105U FWA, W80160 .................................. NEW (B) CIH Puma 125 FWA, W80053 ........................ NEW w/L750 Ldr, W85038 ...................................... NEW (W) CIH Puma 165 FWA, W80112 ...................... NEW w/LX770 Ldr, W85140 .................................. NEW (D) CIH Puma 210, W80037 .................................... NEW w/L770 Ldr, W85031 ...................................... NEW (F) CIH Scout Ut Vehicle, WNM126 .................... NEW (D) CIH 72” Finish Mwr, W85133 ....................... NEW (F) CIH SCX100 16’ Pvt Tng, WNH526 ............ NEW (F) CIH HDX 182 Agr Hd, WNH553 ................. NEW (W) CIH WD1203 Swthr, W83050 ....................... NEW (W) CIH RB564 Rnd Blr, AW,TW, W83013 ........ NEW (W) CIH RB564 Rnd Blr, Ele Twn Nt, W83014 .. NEW (W) CIH SPX3330 SP Spryr, W85098 ............... NEW (F) CIH SPX3330 SP Spryr, WNH585 ................ NEW (W) CIH SRX160 134’ Wld Boom Spryr, W85043 ................................................................................. NEW (F) CIH 8120 Combine, WNC432 ......................... NEW (D) CIH 8120 Combine, W82055 .......................... NEW (W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82076 ......................... NEW (W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82078 ......................... NEW (W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82080 ......................... NEW (B) CIH 2142 35’ Drpr Hd, W82057 ................... NEW (B) CIH 2152 35’ Dpr Hd, W82024 ..................... NEW (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82062 ................... NEW (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82065 ................... NEW (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82050 ................... NEW (W) CIH 2152 45’ Drpr Hd, W82074 ................. NEW