September 2013 by The Trader's Dispatch

SEPTEMBER 2013 Vol. XV No. 8 P.O. Box 306 Valier, MT 59486-0306

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

2012 Winter Wheat Variety Performance Trials

Figure 1. 2012 off-station winter wheat trial locations in south central Montana.

By Kent A. McVay, Cropping System Specialist, SARC, Huntley; Qasim A. Khan, Research Associate, SARC, Huntley; Phil L. Bruckner, Winter Wheat Breeder, PSPP, Bozeman; James E. Berg, Winter Wheat Research Associate, PSPP, Bozeman. The 2012 off-station winter wheat trials were established under irrigation at Huntley and under dryland conditions near Molt under conventional summer fallow conditions; near Forsyth, Hardin, Fort Smith and Rapelje under no-till, chemical fallow conditions (Fig. 1). Each trial contained 25 winter wheat cultivars (17 commercial, 8 experimental), and was planted using a partially-balanced lattice design under dryland and a randomized complete block design under irrigated conditions with three replications. All entries were seeded at approximately 1 million seeds per acre under dryland conditions (~60 lb/a) and 1.5 million seeds per acre under irrigation (~90 lb/a).Dryland test plots consisted of a 15-foot, 4-row plot with 14-inch row spacing. Irrigated test plots consisted of a 15-foot, 7-row plot with 7-inch row spacing. All rows of each harvested test plot were trimmed 36 inches and harvested using a plot combine. Information pertaining to the traits and characteristics of the winter wheat entries are provided in Table 1. continued on page A3

EHD possible in Central Montana whitetails

Dead white-tailed deer, possibly killed by epizootic hemorrhagic disease, or EHD, have been reported in north central Montana, state wildlife officials say. Dead and dying whitetails have been spotted from the Great Falls area to Simms on the Sun River north to the Marias River and even north of Chester. While the number of dead deer is not clear it appears to be a least dozens, based on people calling about finding dead whitetails. EHD has not been confirmed yet; Fish Wildlife and Parks officials are awaiting test results. EHD is spread among deer, primarily whitetails, by biting midges. It is one of several hemorrhagic disease viruses found in wild and domestic ruminants. A related disease, bluetongue virus, affects domestic livestock. While EHD can also infect livestock, it has not been proven to spread from deer to livestock or vice versa. The disease poses no threat to humans. High density deer herds may have higher mortality rates; however, the relationship of deer density to the severity of EHD is not clear cut. Spread of the disease normally stops when the first frost of autumn kills the offending midges. For more scientific information about EHD, go to http:// www.uga.edu/scwds/HD.pdf and type EHD in the search bar.

One of the groups at the Workshop at the Rookery at the Montana Range Days. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Kenck.

Symposium to address ways to increase cattle herd

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR 12-13 at UNLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Cow-Calf Efficiency Calf numbers in 2012 were at a 64-year Symposium. The symposium will be at the low, in part due to drought, rising feed costs Embassy Suites, 1040 P St., Lincoln, just a and increased land values. Scientists at the block from the UNLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s City Campus. University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) The symposium is sponsored by the Dr. and other universities are exploring how to Kenneth and Caroline Eng Foundation. To increase those numbers in a sustainable way. continued on page A2 These issues will be addressed September

UPCOMING AUCTIONS

Sept. 14, B&B Auction Sales & Service, Plainsmen Bar, Lohman.......................................................................................... A8 Sept. 14, Pate Auction Inc, Heavy Equipment & Contractor Tools, Helena............................................................................ A3 Sept. 14, RK Statewide Auction, Detienne Real Estate & Moving, Fallon............................................................................ A40 Sept. 15, RLP Auctions, Cowboy Collectibles, Native American, Americana, Tack, Hamilton............................................. A3 Sept. 18, Shobe Auction & Realty, Spidel Farms, Lewistown................................................................................................. A7 Sept. 20, Shobe Auction & Realty, Arthur Estate, Suffolk....................................................................................................... A5 Sept. 21, Barnes Auction Serivce, Jack Reints Farm & Ranch, Jeffers............................................................................... A11 Sept. 21, Sky Hi Auction Co, Ron Printz Living Estate, Arlee............................................................................................... A13 Sept. 21, Top Notch Auction Service, Guns, Vintage Tractors, & More, Deer Lodge............................................................. A6 Sept. 21, RK Statewide Auctions, Koch Estate, Sidney......................................................................................................... A42 Sept. 24, Buckley Auctions, M&M Iron, Hegles Sales, Liquid Gold Suplus, Cut Bank........................................................ A19 Sept. 28, B&B Auction Sales & Service, Ashton Moving Sale, Havre.................................................................................. A11 Sept. 28, Pate Auction Inc, 2013 State of Montana Surplus, Helena...................................................................................... A3 Sept. 28, RK Statewide Auction, Mid-Rivers, Circle............................................................................................................... A20 Sept. 28, Mills Auction Service, Horse, Tack, Antique, Ashland........................................................................................... A22 Oct. 3, Buckley Auctions, Cliff Guith Real Estate, Farm & Collectable, Cut Bank.............................................................. A27 Oct. 5, Mills Auction Service, 3D Energy Equipment, Broadus............................................................................................ A30 Oct. 5, Flying D Aucitons, Ed Hauser Auction, Brady............................................................................................................ A29 Nov. 7, Shobe Auction & Realty, Fergus County Land, Lewistown...................................................................................... A43 Nov. 9, Kamerman Auction Co., Old Western Firearms and Collectible Tack, Bozeman.................................................... A44

Advertiser Index Page B1 Recipe Patch A49

PRIVATE TREATY

Deadline for Oct. issue is Oct. 4.

Peterson Sheep Co., Lemmon SD.........................................A4 Lost Prairie Farm, Marion....................................................A41 Churchill Cattle Co, Manhattan.............................................A9 McMurry Cattle, Billings.........................................................A9 Feddes Herefords, Manhattan...............................................A9 Rafter Ranch Inc., Wise River................................................A9

PRODUCTION SALE

Sept. 26, Ehlke Herefords, Townsend.................................... A9 Nov. 13, Hereford Influence Feeder Calf Sale, Three Forks.A9 Nov. 14, Diamond D Angus, Valier....................................... A21

Trader’s Dispatch, September 2013 — Page A2

REFRIGERATOR BOX FOR SALE

Thermo King refrigerator box, 20-ft x 92” model: RD1 25 SSIV, came off the 1987 International....................... $3000

Phone (406) 682-4163

Dura-Life

On Farm Fuel Containment Systems Custom designed to fit your needs to conform to the SPCC requirement

Symposium to address ways to increase cattle herd continued from front page

honor his late wife, Caroline, who died about three years ago, Kenneth Eng has donated a total of about $2 million to three universities to fund research on how to increase cow efficiency in times of limited feed resources. Along with UNL, the foundation has granted money to Texas A&M University and Oklahoma State University. The 2012 calf crop was estimated at 34.3 million head, down 3 percent from 2011. This is the smallest calf crop since the 33.7 million born during 1949, the National Agricultural Statistics Service of the Agricultural Statistics Board, U.S. Department of Agriculture published in a release in February. UNL research focuses on increasing the cattle herd by expanding use of corn residues as feedstuff. Nebraska currently uses about 10 percent of available corn residues. “If we could use another 10 or 15 percent, that would have a dramatic impact on the amount of cows that we could produce in Nebraska,” said Larry Berger, the head of the animal science department at UNL. Increasing the nation’s herd size is not without its challenges. “Part of the challenge is that the feed resources that have traditionally been used to support the cow industry are going more toward grain production,” Berger said. “A portion of the land that was used to raise forages is being used for corn or soybean production rather than hay or forage production.” Berger said that the choice to raise grain instead of forages in an economic one, as grain prices have been high. The result is that hay and grazed forage prices have increased dramatically. At the symposium, UNL experts will present research on the nutritional effects of feeding cattle corn residue. “What we’re trying to figure out is “can we utilize corn residue when we would normally use hay?’” Berger said. “Can we supplement the nutrient deficiencies in corn residue?” Pre-registration is $100 and it costs $125 at the door. Several hotels are within walking distance of the event available. To register, go to http://go.unl.edu/cowcalfsymposium. ##### Grandparents can create lifelong memories by celebrating New Year’s Eve with the grandkids. Let the parents do the adult party thing and sleep late the next day. Take the kids for the night and get them involved in their own party by decorating Grandma and Grandpa’s house with streamers, party poppers, and balloons. The glory of a grandkids party is that the food can be simple. They’ll be pleased as punch with hot dogs or pizza and other parent-approved snacks. Go easy on the sweets because the kids are spending the night and will never get to sleep if pumped with sugar. And if the grandkids are very young, you can get away with moving the clock back an hour or two to celebrate a little closer to their–and your–bedtime. “It’s a tradition we cherish,” says Mary Lou, grandmother of nine.

THE TRADER’S DISPATCH (USPS 019-793)

September 2013 — Vol. XV No. 8

Published monthly by Trader’s Dispatch Inc., 402 Montana Ave., Valier, MT 59486-0306. Free on request to farmers, ranchers, heavy equipment owners and truckers in the Western United States. Non-qualifying in-state annual subscription fee is $15. Out-of-state nonqualifying U.S. annual subscription $25. Periodicals Postage Paid at Valier, MT and at additional mailing offices.

Deadline Friday before first Monday of each month.

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2012 Off-Station Winter Wheat Variety Performance Trials in South Central MT

Trader’s Dispatch, September 2013 — Page A3

TRACTOR FOR SALE

International 1086 tractor, cab, air, heater, 3-pt., 2 speed, PTO........................................................................ $10,500

Phone 406-442-8186 or 439-6587, Helena, MT

continued from front page

Table 1. Selected characteristics and traits of 25 commercial and experimental winter wheat cultivars performance tested at six off-station sites in south central Montana during 2012

QUALITY HAY FOR SALE 5x6 round bales of alfalfa, grass/alfalfa mix and hay barley. Located in Central Montana.

Call (406) 538-5280

AUCTION Cowboy Collectibles, Native American, Americana, Tack

continued on page a4

##### Nearly 40,000 silver dollars are reputed to cover the walls and ceilings of the Silver Dollar Bar in De Borgia, Montana.

##### In Lewistown you can see the water of Spring Creek running under the Montana Tavern through a hole in the floor.

AUCTION

Heavy Equipment & Contractor Tools Helena, MT

SALE SITE: Corner of Howard & Legacy Loop • Helena, MT. From I-15 take the Custer Ave. Exit, go E on Custer to Wylie Dr., then N on Wylie to Howard Rd., then E on Howard approx. 0.5 mi. Signs will be posted!

Saturday, September 14th • 10 a.m.

WHEEL LOADER

TRUCK

CRAWLERS

ATV’s

JOHN DEERE 544A w/EROPS; s/n 181226T CATERPILLAR D4 w/hyd. dozer, manual angle, pony motor; s/n 7U9835 ALLIS-CHALMERS HD16 w/hyd. dozer, tilt, manual angle, Carco winch

TRENCHER

CASE DH5 4x4 articulated trencher w/4 cyl. dsl., front blade, backhoe

SCREEN PLANT

PEERLESS portable screen w/White gas eng., feed hopper, 45’ conveyor

EXCAVATOR

INSLEY H-2250-B w/Detroit dsl. engine

DUMP TRUCK

1984 GMC s/a w/V8, 5&2 trans.

TRAILERS

Custom Built t/a end dump pup trailer Custom Built tri-axle pintle hitch w/18’ deck, 4’ beavertail & ramps Pickup box utility trailer

EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENTS Jib attachment for Gradall

TRACTORS & ATTACHMENTS

FORD 4000 Diesel w/3 pt., PTO FORDSON Major Diesel w/loader, 3 pt., PTO SHAVER HD8 3 pt. mount post pounder 3 pt. mount post hole auger 3 pt. mount 7’ blade 3 pt. mount 7’ rock rake 3 pt. mount PTO drive 7’ mower 3 pt. mount PTO drive 4’ mower ROTAVATOR 3 pt. 4’ rototiller

1987 GMC 7000 s/a w/V8, 5 spd., 24’ van POLARIS Big Boss 6x6 w/dump box POLARIS Sportsman 800 EFI POLARIS Sportsman 550

HAYING EQUIPMENT

HESSTON 1014 pull type swather FORD I4 PTO drive baler

TILLAGE

ROLL-O-FLEX 12’ chisel plow 10’ tandem disc

SCAFFOLDING

5’ & 6’ scaffold aluminum planks & wheels

CONTRACTORS TOOLS

HOMAK Site Box job site tool box MQ & Coleman Generators Contractor air compressors MAKITA table saw BOSTITCH, SENCO & DeWALT air nailers DeWALT gas powered portable air compressor Space heaters CRAFTSMAN scroll saw CRAFTSMAN jointer Approx. 2000’ of new air hose (50’ sections) DeWALT & MAKITA cordless drills DeWALT belt sanders DeWALT & MAKITA reciprocating saws MAKITA hole hawg drill EASY-KLEEN hot water pressure washer w/ Honda gas engine

Call for a brochure or go to the web site for a complete listing!

September 15, 2013 10:00 am

Hamilton, Montana

RLP Auctions (406) 369-2640

www.rlpauctions.net

AUCTION 2013 State of Montana Surplus Property Helena, MT

SALE SITE: State surplus yard next to the L & C County Fairgrounds. Signs will be posted!

Saturday, September 28th • 9 a.m.

FORD & INTERNATIONAL Dump Trucks GMC, DODGE & FORD 1 Ton Dump Trucks Plow Trucks Motor Graders Wheel Loaders DODGE, GMC, FORD & CHEVROLET 1/2 ton 4x4’s & 4x2’s CHEVROLET & FORD 3/4 ton 4x4’s & 4x2’s CHEVROLET, GMC & FORD 1 ton 4x4’s & 4x2’s 2002 to 2009 FORD Crown Victoria’s 2001 to 2010 CHEVROLET Impala’s GMC & CHEVROLET Suburban’s Snowmobiles One way and reversible snow plows Bin Sanders REDIHAUL, MAXI & ROAD KING trailers 2011 & 2012 GMC & DODGE pickup boxes Asphalt equipment & road oil distributors SMITH portable air compressor For a complete list Pate Auction Inc. & details go to the 2814 Billings Ave. • Helena, Montana 59601 web site or call for (406) 443-7748 • Toll Free 800-356-0307 a brochure! www.pateauction.com

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COMBINES & TRAILERS FOR SALE 2-2011 John Deere 9770 combines. Financing available. 2010 John Deere 9770 combine. All combines have under 950 rotor hours 2011 Merritt 42-ft. grain trailer, air ride, ag hopper, load gauge. 2011 CPS 42-ft. belly dump gravel trailer, single hopper. Phone Paul Burney, (406) 734-5310, cell 899-9861, Carter, MT

2012 Off-Station Winter Wheat Variety Performance Trials in South Central MT continued from Page a3

Table 1 (CONTINUED)

Teton Antique Steam & Gas Threshing Association’s 30th Annual

Threshing Bee

2013 Threshing Bee in honor of Jack O’Loughlin

September 21 & 22, 2013 Choteau, Montana

Two blocks south of the City Park Admission - $7.00 - ADMISSION GOOD FOR BOTH DAYS Grounds open at 7:00 a.m. daily with exhibits until 5:00 p.m. Events will be held rain or shine.

— Daily Attractions —

Pancake breakfast served from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Lunch served from 11 a.m to 1 p.m • Threshing • Parade of Tractors • Steam Engines • Dutch Oven Cooking • Homestead House • Kids Tractor Pull • Tractors • Stationary Engines • Blacksmithing • Sawmilling & Planing • Swap Meet • Model Railroad Club Display

EXHIBITORS WELCOME

Threshing 1:00 p.m. daily Tractor Parade 3:00 p.m. daily FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL OR WRITE: TETON ANTIQUE CLUB, P.O. BOX 278, CHOTEAU, MT 59422 Frank Bemis (406) 466-2533

Accommodations and eateries AVAILABLE NOT RESPONSIBLE IN CASE OF ACCIDENTS

No Camping at Show Grounds. Camping available at Choteau Campground (406) 466-2615. Camping available at Choteau Park for fee.

1/ AgriPro=AgriPro Seeds Inc. Berthoud, Colorado; CDC=Crop Development Centre, University of Saskatchewan; MSU=Montana State University; NDSU=North Dakota State University; UNL=University of NebraskaLincoln; USU=Utah State University; WestBred=WestBred LLC, Bozeman, Montana. 2/ HRW=hard red winter wheat market class. 3/ Indicates a cultivar is protected under the Federal Plant Variety Protection Act of 1970 and amended in 1995. 4/ E=early maturity, M=medium maturity, L=late maturity. 5/ L=long coleoptile length, M=medium coleoptile length, S=short coleoptile length. 6/ Winter survival rated from 1 to 5 where 1=poor and 5=best winter survival, respectively, based on years of observations at Sidney, Moccasin and Williston. 7/ S=strong straw strength, MS=moderately strong strength, M=medium straw strength, MW=moderately weak straw strength, W=weak straw strength. 8/ R=resistant, MR=moderately resistant, MS=moderately susceptible, S=susceptible, VS=very susceptible. 9/ Milling and baking quality rated from 1 to 5 where 1=poor and 5=superior quality, respectively. 10/ Signifies a cultivar possessing the Clearfield trait imparting tolerance to products containin imazmox herbicide. § ‘Bynum’, and ‘Norris’ licensed for sale on an exclusive bsis by WestBred LLC, Bozeman, Montana.

GENELINK RAMS – IS IT TIME FOR YOU TO MOVE FORWARD?

GENELINK Ram User Comments:

− We bought some of the first GENELINK rams that Peterson Sheep Co. sold and have bought approximately 40 head in the last few years. I have been very happy with the results. We finish out all of our lambs and the GENELINK crossed lambs have been performing right along with the speckled face lambs in the feedlot for both average daily gain and carcass finished weight. The GENELINKS have added both muscle and bone structure to their lamb crops. This year our yearling ewes are all GENELINKS and are absolutely the best set of yearlings we have ever raised, and I am very excited to see these yearlings turn into mature ewes. Chris Veal, Bison, SD − We began using GENELINK rams a couple of years ago and are very pleased with the results. The lambs are active right from birth working very well for lambing. They grow fast on all kinds of pasture conditions and wean off as a thick, long lamb. The ewe lambs are open faced, gentle to handle with a long stapled fleece. They are thick, easy keeping ewes that lend themselves very well to being run on grass, with a protein supplement in late winter. We have run Columbia sheep for years and believe that the GENELINK sheep are a great out-cross. Thanks to Doug & Lindi Peterson for the great sheep and personal advice. Capp Ranch, Inc., Cody & Callie Capp, Faith, SD − Over the last three years we have purchased 5 GENELINK rams. The rams are moderate frame and hold their condition very well. We finish all of our lambs selling them with Equity Coop. The GENELINK lambs do well on feed. We are happy with how they grow out. Brent Stroh, Tappen, ND − We were looking for a breed that we could cross with our white face ewes. We wanted to open up the faces on replacements that we kept back and wether lambs that gained as well as our cross-bred lambs that we finished out. We are happy with the way the wether lambs have finished out. They gained as good if not better than our cross-bred lambs. We also like the looks of the replacement ewe lambs and can’t wait to lamb them out as ewes. We highly recommend using Peterson’s GENELINK Rams as a Dual Purpose Ram for both keeping ewe lamb replacements from and for growing and finishing out wether rams. Brad & Denise Feldman, Meadow Grove, NE − We bought GENELINK Rams from the Peterson’s first offering and have been buying ever since. The Rams and lambs have clean open faces and they are hardy BREEDING machines. The lambs come out healthy and strong with a lot of vigor. They are meaty, thick lambs that grow good on all conditions. The GENELINK rams stay in good condition on grass all around and I have had no problems with inverted eyelids. I love them! Deb Mistelski, Morristown, SD

Entire 500 head ewe flock 2013 wool clip 21.7 micron, 54.1 yield.

Yearling Rams available. Also available heavy boned, meaty Hamp Ram Lamb. ND B-Ovis free.

PETERSON SHEEP CO. Lemmon, SD

peterson@sdplains.com

•

701-376-3115

www.petersonsheepco.com

Recorded grain yields were adjusted to 13% grain moisture content, and are reported in bushels per acre based on a 60 pound standard bushel weight. Two year (2011-12) and three year (2010-12 yield averages are provided for cultivars tested during previous years. Test weight (pounds per bushel) and grain moisture content (percent) were obtained for each plot using a Dickey-john™ GAC 2100 grain analyzer. Grain protein content (percent) was determined by near-infrared reflectance for each harvested sample, and adjusted to 12% grain moisture content. Plant height was measured in inches from the soil surface to the top of the head, excluding the awns if present. Corresponding calendar dates also are presented. Information pertaining to the specific cultural management of each study site is listed at the bottom of their respective data table (Tables 2 through 7). RESULTS: Surface soil moisture conditions were averaged at all winter wheat test locations planted in the fall of 2011. The 2012 winter wheat test sites were relatively dry during the winter months, with below average rain or snow accumulating in September, November, December and February. Below average precipitation occurred from April through August, while above average precipitation occurred only in March (1.04 inches). Unusually dryer condition throughout the growing season coupled with above averaged temperatures (4.5 degrees higher than long term average) resulted in earlier maturity and poor winter wheat production under all dryland sites. Overall, winter wheat yields were average to below average under dryland. Test weight values were also average to below average. Grain protein content fluctuated greatly from site-to-site in 2012, but on average was higher comparable to the protein content measured in the trials harvested last year. continued on page A5

##### Badlands National Park, in South Dakota, consists of nearly 244,000 acres of sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles and spires blended with the largest, protected mixed grass prairie in the United States.

2012 Off-Station Winter Wheat Variety Trials continued from page A3

Average winter wheat yield under irrigated condition at Huntley during 2012 was 124 bu/a (Table 2). Lodging was limited in most entries averaging a 2.1 score out of 9. ‘Genou’, ‘Jerry’, ‘Norris, and ‘Rampart showed high lodging score (>5). Yields ranged from 99 bu/a for Jerry to 150 bu/a for ‘AP503 CL2’. Seven other entries produced yield that were statistically equal to the yield of AP503 CL2. Test weight values were excellent under irrigated conditions at Huntley in 2012, averaging 62.9 lb/bu. All commercial entries possessed test weight values heavier than 62 lb/bu. Grain protein content averaged 12.1 percent and ranged from 10.0 for ‘Pryor’ to 14.0 percent for Jerry. Average yield under dryland conditions at Rapelje in 2012 was 50 bu/a (Table 3), about 12 bushels per acre higher than winter wheat yields observed at this site in 2011. Yields ranged from 36 bu/a for cultivar Genou to 73 bu/a for commercial cultivar ‘Overland’. Only one entry ‘MTCL1077’ produced yields statistically equal with that of Overland. Test weight was low and average only 55.7 lb/bu, with all entries producing test weights lower than 60 lb/bu. Grain protein averaged 17.9 percent and ranged from 16.1 percent for Overland 19.4 percent for Genou Two-year average yield for winter wheat varieties tested at Rapelje during 2011 and 2012 averaged 42.2 bu/a. Three-year average yield from 2010 through 2012 averaged 45.5 bu/a. Average yield of the 25 winter wheat cultivars tested at Forsyth in 2012 was 24 bu/a (Table 4), 16 bushels per acre less than winter wheat entries harvested at Forsyth in 2011. Yields ranged from 20 bu/a for AP502 CL2 to 29 bu/a for the experimental entry ‘MT0871’. The highest yielding commercial entry Norris, at 27 bu/a, was statistically equal to the yield of MT0871. Test weight was also lower at Forsyth averaging 58.3 lb/bu, with only three entries possessing test weight values equal or heavier than 60 lb/bu. Grain protein content was high averaging 16.8 percent and ranged from 15.2 percent for ‘MTS0832’ to 18.4 percent for ‘Judee’. Two year average yield (2011-2012) was 32 bu/a and three year (2010-2012) average yield was 43 bu/a at Forsyth. continued on page a14

##### This week’s sermon: The Gospel according to Luck.

Trader’s Dispatch, September 2013 — Page A5

We’d appreciate it if you tell an advertiser you read his ad in the Trader’s Dispatch.

DOZER FOR SALE

John Deere 350 dozer, 42 hp diesel engine, 4 speed transmission with Shuttle Shift, 6 way blade, rear drawbar with hydraulic remote. Great condition............................................ $8750 obo

Call Shane at (406) 466-2615

TONY ARTHUR ESTATE Real Estate & Personal Property

AUCTION

Friday, September. 20, 2013 • 10:00 a.m. • Suffolk, MT

Log Cabin - Tract 1

(16 miles N. of Hilger or 7 miles S. of Winifred, on Hwy. 236)

Real Estate: Cabin and 30 lots in Suffolk. Offered as a total unit or in 3 parcels. Sells w/owner’s approval of final bid.

Tract 1: Log cabin on 3 lots (50’ x 140’ each). Cabin is 2 bdrm., 1 bath. Built in 1980, remodeled in 1994. Propane & wood heat. Wall AC unit. No basement. Water is from well in Tract 3. Septic system needs replacement. Taxes: $434.

Lean to - Tract 2

Tract 2: Includes 15 lots with older shop, tack shed and equipment lean-to. Water for stock use from well in Tract 3. No functional septic system. Electric power to shop. Taxes $143 Tract 3: Includes 12 lots with stock shed. Well, serves all 3 tracts. Taxes: $75.18.

Barn & Corrals - Tract 3

View REAL ESTATE terms @ ShobeAuction.com or Call 406-538-5125

WAGONS • BUGGIES • wESTERN gEAR HORSE DRAWN IMPLEMENTS SADDLES & TACK • LIVESTOCK EQUIP. VEHICLES • BOATS • TRAILERS GUN SAFE • ANTIQUES/COLLECTIBLES TOOLS, SHOP, YARD • TRACTORS

Chuck Wagon

Complete listing online www.ShobeAuction.com

Jayson 406-366-5125 Kyle: 406-366-0472

www.ShobeAuction.com

Deer Lodge made Buermann

Vaughn Truck Salvage

Chuck or Jim Vaughn

2007 Kenworth T600 Cat C15, 10 speed, repairable cab. 2006 Kenworth W900B, Cat C15, 13 speed, needs cab. 1995 Kenworth W900L, Cat 3406E, 13 speed, Aerocab, Aerodyne, enclosed headache rack, needs engine repair, 11-24.5 tires, all aluminum wheels, one owner, one driver.

1-406-265-6387 Local or 1-800-214-4654

2100 Hwy 2 East, Havre, MT

1984 GMC 7000 366 engine, 5+2 transmission, 18-ft. box, 9.00x20 tires on Budd’s. 1995 International 9400 M11Cummins, Super 10 speed, good cab and hood.

2000 Peterbilt 379 extended hood, Cat C15 (6NZ) 550 hp, 18 speed.

(2) 102” Tandem Axle, air ride suspension. Each.................................. $2500 102” Tandem Axle spring suspension, 22.5 Dayton hubs........................ $500

6-Tri-Pac APU Each...........$1800

TRAILER SUSPENSIONS

(2) 96” wide trailer axles, 10 hole Budds Each.................................................... $450

ENGINES

TRANSMISSIONS

Allow one day notice to disassemble, inspect and reassemble with new parts as needed. 90 day warranty.

Call with your model for a quote.

Over 150 differentials 34,000 to 46,000 lb.

Great selection of Rockwell, Fuller, & Spicer used take out transmissions.

Aluminum Gravel Box

16-ft., head lift hoist........... $2900

All used engines are sold with new rod & main bearings

3-Cummins BC3, 350-hp with Jake.......$5000 N14 Celect + 500-hp, 125,000 on overhaul 2-Cat 3406E, 435-hp 2-Cat 3406E, 475-hp Cat 3406C, 425-hp Cat 3406C, 350-hp, no Jake...................$4500

Differentials

1992 Peterbilt 378 Cat 3406C 425 hp, 18 speed, recent engine work, air track, wet kit. 1998 Peterbilt 377, Cat C12, Super 10 speed.

Cat C15 6NZ, 550-hp Cat C15 Acert, 475-hp Cat C12 Cat C10 Detroit DDEC 3 430/470-hp Volvo VED 12, 465-hp

See our website at: www.vaughntrucksales.com

Trader’s Dispatch, September 2013 — Page A6

GUNS, VINTAGE TRACTORS & MORE

AUCTION

Saturday, September 21, 2013 10:00 a.m. - Deer Lodge, MT

Sale will be held at the old Forest Service building 1/2 mile north of Fairgrounds and 1/2 mile west of 4B’s restaurant.

WATCH FOR SIGNS - LUNCH WILL BE AVAILABLE HAND GUNS Auctioneer’s Note: VINTAGE TRACTORS 3

This will be a fun sale to attend with the variety of items that will be offered. Please come and enjoy the day.

GUNS

Winchester pre 64 Model 70 Custom 25-06 by Bliss Titus - Texas. Winchester pre 64 Model 70 270 - Weaver scope. Winchester pre 64 Model 70 270 - Weaver scope. Winchester pre 64 Model 70 270 - Weaver scope. Winchester pre 64 Model 70 - 26” barrel 338-06 by Jim Lewis Master Gun. Winchester Model 70 pre 64 - 300 Win Magnum, onepiece trigger guard - customized by Jim Lewis. Remington 700 - 257 Roberts, rare rifle, built on long action by Rem. Remington 700 Classic 35 Whalen with bases. Remington 700 Custom 7MM Weatherby with bases. Remington 700 Classic 300, HxH with Burris 2x9. Remington 700 Classis 223 with bases. Remington 788 with Wubors rec. sight - 22-250. Savage Model 99 308 Win. with Burris scope. Savage Model 99 358 Win., Weaver scopes, factory restocked. Savage Model 99 300 Sav., Lyman operating sight. Savage Model 99 300 Sav., original Weaver scope. Savage Model 99A 243, Weaver scope. Weatherby Mark V 300 Weatherby, German with bases. Weatherby 257 Weatherby, American with bases. Colt Sauer German with bases, 270. Winchester pre 64 type action with bases, 375 H&H. Customized 1903 by Jim Lewis, 35 Whalen Improved with dies. Customized 1905 Beanfield rifle, 26” heavy barrel, original 10x Weaver, 30-6. Customized 1903 with bases, 30-06.

Top Notch Auction Service 406-560-2589

Scott Perkins 3145 Perkins Road Deer Lodge, MT 59722

Customized Mauser 98 GWRH 8MM (8x57) with bases. Ruger Model 77-35 Whalen. Remington 30-S Express 3006, original Lyman operating sight. Remington 760 257 Roberst with Weaver base. Remington 760 Model 270. Remington 760 Model 30-06, Weaver bases. H&R Model 300 with bases, 7MM Rem Mag. Interarms Mark X 22-250 with bases. Interarms Mark X 30-06 with bases. Sentate Mauser 9P type 3006 action with Redfield 3x9. Browning White Gold 270 Win. Marlin 39A 270 Win. GSG 1911, 22, new in box. Winchester pre 64 Model 270, built in 1954. Winchester pre 64 Model 270, built in 1951. Bliss Titus custom built 25-06, built in 1952. Bliss Titus custom built 270, made in 1950. 338-06, 26” barrel, built by Jim Lewis on new Model 70. Brown laminated 300 Win. short mag built by Jim Lewis on newer Model 70 Winchester.

S-W Model 29, 8 /8” barrel, 44 Mag. S-W Model 29, 6” barrel, 44 Mag. S-W Model 586-3, 6” barrel, factory engraved 357 Mag. S-W Model 25, 6” barrel, 125th anniversary 45 long Colt. S-W 1950 4” - 45 ACP S-W Model 10, 5” barrel, 45 ACP. Freedon Arms field grade 454, carosel, 43/4” barrel. Navy Colt 1851 #4, 36 cal. with Colt letter of authority. Walther PPK 380. Rock Island Armory 1911 customized with adjustable sights, 45ACP. Stevens Model 12, 3” Mag., Police-Ghost. Uberti NRA Comm 45 long Colt. American Western 44-40. Colt New Frontier 22 LR. Baretta 357 Mag. Colt DA 32, new service. Manhattan 5 shot, 36 cal. American Settler 6 shot, 32 cal. Colt Lightening, 38 cal. Iver Johnson 5 shot hammerless, 32 cal. Harrington & Richard 5 shot, 38 cal. Hopkins-Allen 5 shot, 38 cal. Parker Brothers of Meridan CZ 10 guage, built from 1866 to 1934.

International A. This tractor has been restored to perfection. International Cub with I side mount mower, nice tractor. International H with tricycle front. International H single front. International Super MTA good running tractor, nice restoration project. International Super M nonrunner, good tin work parts tractor or good restorer. International F12 non-runner.

VEHICLES

1978 Chevrolet C60 5 yard dump, gas engine, nice truck. 1964 F600 4 yard dump. 1978 Coach 35-ft. motorhome, 460 Ford gas engine.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

Rocking chair, early 1900s. Old china hutch. McCormick horse drawn mower. Horse drawn plow, cast iron seat. Water wheel. Pony cart. Hand driven drill press. Forge parts.

AMMUNITION

20 lb. sealed keg Durant IMR 4350, app. 1200 rounds of 223. 14 boxes of Federal Premium 7MM Weatherby Nozzler bullets. Much more ammunition too numerous to mention.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS Cash or Bankable Check

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

AUCTION NOTE

Due to health reasons Jack has decided to liquidate. There are many items too numerous to mention, therefore we will be running two rings for part of the day. There is a large selection of quality items in this sale that are in excellent condition

Top Notch Auction Service

406-693-2232

406-491-3640

Jess Eighorn 2776 Willow Road Deer Lodge, MT 59722

UNL Extension has water conservation materials available

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR Many Nebraska communities have instituted water restrictions again this summer after one of the worst droughts in the state’s history in 2012. Even where restrictions haven’t been imposed, Nebraskans are being encouraged to conserve water whenever possible as drought conditions persist in many parts of the state. University of NebraskaLincoln (UNL) experts have gathered some resources to help Nebraskans conserve water, at http://droughtresources.unl.edu/waterwise. As of July 19, 11 Nebraska communities began restricting water. Mark Kuzila, director of UNL’s Conservation and Survey Division, pointed out that in the case of a multi-year drought, water level drawdowns that may have occurred in an aquifer during the first summer may still exist to some extent at the start of the next summer. He cautioned that, when this situation occurs, the aquifer has less water in storage than normal, and wells that were unaffected the first summer of the drought may experience water supply difficulties in subsequent years of the drought. This website contains ready-to-use information including three newly revised “Make Every Drop Count” publications, new “Water Wise” NebGuides, concise water-wise news articles, water-wise audio recordings, and a 100-Gallon Challenge. The website will be updated regularly with timely news articles, additional audio recordings, and additional “Water Wise” NebGuides as they are prepared over the summer. “In short, this site is a ‘one stop shop’ for information on wise water use in and around the home,” said Sarah Browning, UNL Extension educator, horticulture. ##### éclat (ay-KLAH), noun. Great public acclaim; or, great public notoriety. ##### déclassé (day-klass-AY) adjective. Of a fallen social position or interior status. ##### efface (ih-FAYSS), verb. To erase, obliterate, make inconspicuous.

Master gardener classes

By NDSU Extension Service North Dakota master gardener training is more convenient and flexible than ever, according to Esther McGinnis, the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service master gardener coordinator. The core master gardener course will be offered online and in a traditional classroom setting. If weekday morning classes conflict with an individual’s schedule, the classes can be watched online. Also, all assignments will be online. The traditional classroom training will be conducted at several locations in the state, including Ashley, Bismarck, Cooperstown, Devils Lake, Dickinson, Fargo, Grand Forks, Minot, Napoleon, Wahpeton, Watford City and Williston. The online and classroom sessions will run for eight weeks beginning September 27 and ending November 15. The training sessions will be held every Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (CDT). “Topics will include annual and perennial flowers, selecting and planting trees and shrubs, soil health, plant diseases and pests, landscape design, vegetable and fruit production and so much more,” McGinnis says. The cost is $150 for those wishing to become a certified master gardener and $300 for those just interested in taking the class. Computer knowledge and Internet access is required. All handouts will be available online for participants to access and print. Certified master gardeners are required to complete 48 hours of approved volunteer work through their NDSU county Extension agent. The volunteer work should be completed within 24 months following the completion of classes. “The master gardener program goes beyond ordinary and invests in creating leaders to serve the needs of their communities,” McGinnis says. “Master gardeners become ambassadors to assist the NDSU Extension Service in providing accurate and environmentally sustainable horticultural advice.” For more information, contact your local NDSU Extension Service office or McGinnis at (701) 231-7406. To register, go to http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/mastergardener. All registration is done online and payment is by credit card or electronic check only. The registration deadline is Friday, September 13.

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CAB AND CHASSIS FOR SALE

2006 GMC Sierra 2500 cab and chassis, 4x4, regular cab, 8.1L V8, Allison, 70,000 miles. Call 406-466-2061, Choteau, MT

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE 1998 John Deere 450G dozer, 6 way blade, ROPS canopy with limb risers, 3200 hours...$20,000 obo 1988 Fruehauf gravel pup, 3 axle aluminum, needs liner.......................................................$6500 obo 1993 Kenworth W900 dump truck with 16-ft. Workman boulder box, 3406C Cat 425 hp, 15 speed, plumbed for pup, 46,000# rear ends, steerable lift axle, air ride suspension...................$26,500 obo

Call Hadley’s Excavating at (406) 253-9675 or email: yellowiron4hire@yahoo.com for pictures

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

406-453-8100 or 1-877-453-0166

SPIDEL FARM, INC Retirement

AUCTION

Wednesday, September 18, 2013 • 10:00 a.m.

2011 JD 9770 STS

Fergus County Fairgrounds • Lewistown, MT

Driving directions: 1 mile North of Lewistown, MT on Hwy. 191.

Complete listing @ ShobeAuction.com TRACTORS

2009 Featherlite 30’ stock trailer, dble. gates, TILLAGE nice 2006 Flexi-Coil 3850 air seeder, 51’ x 9” spac- 2007 PJ 26’ flatbed gn trailer, tandem w/duals ing, double shoot capable, 2004 Tarnel 18’ flatbed car trailer, excellent! Flexi-Coil 67XL 90’ sprayer w/wind screens, hyd. drive, 1500 gal. tank OTHER EQUIPMENT Flexi-Coil 41’ tool bar w/ mtd. harrows 1999 JD Gator, 2 wd, pwr. lift box, 1100 hrs. Flexi-Coil System 82 42’ harrow w/cart EX STEER 500 steering system, like new Degelman Straw Master 70’ hvy. harrow w/ Feterl 3 pt. snow blower, 8’, pto, hyd. spout Valmar spreader Woods 5’ rotary mower, pto; 6’ blade, 3 pt. Krause 45’ tandem disk 140 gal. service tank/tool box, elec. pump 2000 Summers 42’ harrow & cart, hyd. lift 2 poly tanks, 1500 & 3000 gal., water only Crown rock rake, 10’, 4 tine, hyd. drive Assorted transfer pumps, 2” in/out

2003 JD 9420, 4 x 4, 425 hp., 18/6 Power Shift trans., 1000 pto, JD Auto Trac ready, 4 hyd., 2847 hrs. 2008 JD 7930, 220 hp., MFWD, 1930 hrs., 3 hyd., dual pto, Auto Quad trans., JD Autotrac ready. Sells with owner’s approval of final bid. 1971 JD 4020 gas, Synchro-Range, 3 pt., pto, dual hyd., restored 1953 Farmall Super H, wf, fully restored 1941 Farmall A, wf, restored 1952 Farmall Super C, nf, restored, TRUCKS 1936 Farmall F-12, tri-cycle front, restored 1990 Kenworth T400, L10 Cummings, 310 hp., JD M, restored, good runner 9 spd., 79k miles JD 3010 diesel, pto, good runner 1996 Dodge 3500 diesel, 6 spd, 165k miles, HARVEST & GRAIN EQUIP. flatbed 2011 JD 9770 STS combine, Bullet Rotor, 472 1983 Chevy 70 2 ton, 16’ box w/2 way hoist total hrs., 26’ auger, frt. duals, 600/65R28 1968 Chevy 50 2-ton, 16’ box w/2 way hoist rears. Sells with owner’s approval of final bid. 1994 Chevy 3500 1 ton service truck, 2 wd, 4 JD 936D 36’ header, draper-type, hydro. spd, duals Please note: Combine and header will be of- 1986 GMC 2500, 6.2 diesel, 43k orig. miles, 4 fered individually and as a unit, selling in spd., 2 wd, air the manner bringing the best return for the 1933 Chevy 1 ¼ ton truck, 10’ stake bed, fully seller. restored Brent 774 grain cart, 750 +/- bushel, 1000 pto Westfield Swing-Away auger, pto, 70’ x10” TRAILERS Farm King gas auger, 36’ x 8”, elec. start 1996 Midland GT2000 steel hopper - bottom Farm King 7” x 45’ belt drive, elec. 31’ grain trailer

FLEXI-COIL 3850

2003 JD 9420

FARMALLS - SUPER H, SUPER C, A, F-12

Owners: Spidel Farm, Inc. Leroy and Suzanne Spidel

Moore, MT 406-535-5559 or 406-366-2433

2009 FEATHERLITE, 30’

LARGE INVENTORY OF QUALITY SHOP & YARD EQUIPMENT

SALE DAY PHONES Jayson: 406-366-5125 Kyle: 406-366-0472 Nick: 406-451-3899

1933 CHEVY

KENWORTH & MIDLAND

FLEXI-COIL 67XL, 90’

1971 JD 4020

JD M

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2006 DODGE 3500

2008 JD 7930

408 West Main • Lewistown, MT

406-538-5125

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Southern rust in corn confirmed

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR Nebraska corn growers should be scoutin either Kansas or Missouri corn fields. If ing their fields for southern rust, especially the disease continues to spread and worsen those fields planted later this spring and in in Nebraska, those fields planted later are southern Nebraska counties. especially at higher risk for disease and Southern rust was confirmed in samples potentially severe yield impacts.” submitted to the University of NebraskaJackson-Ziems said the best way to keep Lincoln (UNL) and private laboratories track of southern rust is to monitor reports from 11 counties in south central and from local university plant pathologists, southeastern Nebraska with more expected, diagnostic laboratories and county Extensaid Tamra Jackson-Ziems, UNL Extension sion offices. Crop disease information in plant pathologist. Nebraska is updated on CropWatch, UNL “These samples were from fields that had Extension’s crop production newsletter at low incidence of disease at this time,” she cropwatch.unl.edu. said. “Warm temperatures and high humidThe characteristics used for differentiatity may promote development and spread ing between common rust and southern rust of the disease.” are described and illustrated in the NebRust diseases produce large amounts of Guide, Rust Diseases of Corn in Nebraska spores that can be easily moved by wind for (http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/live/ long distances. Having a history of southg1680/build/g1680.pdf), available from loern rust in corn does not have any impact cal UNL Extension offices and online. on disease development now, because this The simplest and most reliable way to difpathogen does not overwinter in infected ferentiate the diseases without a microscope residue, Jackson-Ziems said. is to examine both leaf surfaces for spore “The spores must be carried into the area production. Southern rust spore production from southern or western locations by winds is mostly limited to the upper leaf surface from diseased areas,” she said. “At this and tends to be tan/orange in color. time, southern rust has not been confirmed The most reliable method for identifying corn rust diseases is based on examination of microscopic spore characteristics. Anyone needing assistance identifying diseases or other plant problems can submit samples to the UNL Plant & Pest Diagnostic Clinic, 448 Plant Science Hall, Lincoln, NE 68583-0722. For more information on how to submit a sample or for the submission form, call 402-472-2559 or visit http://pdc.unl.edu/diagnosticclinics/plantandpest. Other diseases that have been identified across Nebraska include: – Common rust – This rust has been evident across Nebraska for several weeks. Common rust spores are usually brick-red to brown in color; however, the color difference is not a reliable method for identification when both are not available for comparison and because the spore type can change and turn black later in the season for both diseases. – Goss’s bacterial wilt and blight – Goss’s wilt continues to be confirmed in samples submitted from across the state. Be sure the disease has be identified before making a fungicide application since Goss’s wilt and other diseases also are present right now and can’t be directly managed with Every time you till, seed, or spray, those gaps and foliar fungicide applications. Goss’s wilt will likely inoverlaps are money lost, in extra inputs, lost yield, crease after the recent severe wasted time and fuel. But Trimble precision ag storms that have damaged technology from Triangle Ag-Services helps you hang crops. onto those hard-earned dollars. We’ve got a – Physoderma brown spot precision ag solution for you that’s accurate, easy to – Another disease that has use, and affordable. You can bank on it. begun to develop in Nebras-

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Montana Hereford Directory Anchor Polled Herefords

Holden Herefords

406-467-2880, Vaughn, MT

406-279-3301, Valier, MT

Anderson Ranch

Hultin Polled Herefords

John Andras

J Bar E Ranch

406-848-2588, Emigrant, MT

406-765-7068, Plentywood, MT

Banjo Ranch

K & C Hereford

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

406-240-9301, Deer Lodge, MT

Barker Herefords

406-584-7571, Lindsay, MT

Bar Star Cattle

406-399-7811, Havre, MT

Bayers Hereford Ranch

406-684-5465, Twin Bridges, MT

Bear Paw Herefords

406-357-3216, Chinook, MT

Beery’s Land & Livestock Co 406-773-5710, Vida, MT www.beeryherefords.com

Blue Heron Ranch

406-432-2142, Galata, MT

Brillhart Ranch Co

406-947-2511, Musselshell, MT

Broken Pick Ranch

406-862-6418, Whitefish, MT www.brokenpickranch.com

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

Courtney Herefords

406-828-4480, Alzada, MT

Curlew Cattle Co

406-287-9947, Whitehall, MT

Robert Culter Ranch

605-294-5332, Claremont, SD

Dallas Polled Herefords

406-368-2244, Canyon Creek, MT

Duncan Ranch Co

406-292-3503, Joplin, MT

Dutton Hereford Ranch

406-288-3330, Gold Creek, MT

Ehlke Herefords

406-266-4121, Townsend, MT www.ehlkeherefords.com

Elings Polled Herefords 406-278-3406, Conrad, MT

McMurry Cattle

Merrimac Cattle Company 406-735-4493, Geyser, MT

Ned & Jan Ward Polled Herefords

307-672-3248, Sheridan, WY

Otis Ranch

406-223-4518, Emigrant, MT

Snowshoe Cattle Company

406-875-2138, Pompeys Pillar, MT

Soulsby Hereford Ranch 406-698-3338, Stanford, MT

Sparks Herefords

406-778-2320, Plevna, MT

Edward Steele

307-664-2205, Deaver, WY

Storey Hereford Ranch

406-580-8255, Bozeman, MT

Thomas Herefords

406-288-3459, Gold Creek, MT www.thomasherefords.com

Tomlinson Herefords

406-846-1370, Deer Lodge, MT

Vandeberg Ranch

406-323-1297, Roundup, MT

Garrison Ranches Inc 406-835-2501, Glen, MT

Griffin Polled Herefords 406-821-0247, Darby, MT

Hess Herefords

406-567-2345, Denton, MT

406-895-2410, Plentywood, MT 406-386-2244, Big Sandy, MT

Wessel Ranch

406-575-2317, Lavina, MT

Westfeeds

406-252-5196, Billings, MT www.westfeeds.net

Wichman Herefords

406-538-8997, Moore, MT www.wichmanherefords.com

X Lazy P Ranch

406-277-3628, Belt, MT www.xlazypranch.com

Fred & Doreen HP 406 254 1247 McMurry Cell 406 697 4040 2027 Iris Lane mcmurrycattle@mcn.net Billings, MT 59102 mcmurrycattle.com

Feddes Herefords Modest birth, massive meat

406-590-8059, Fairfield, MT

Sidwell Ranch

Dale Venhuizen (406) 580-6421

Bulls for sale - private treaty dale@churchillcattle.com

Sand-Bayers Herefords

Feddes Herefords

406-874-8200, Miles City, MT

Churchill Cattle Co. Manhattan, MT

Reich Bros

Weaver Herefords

Fort Keogh Livestock Research

Churchill Sensation 028X

Rafter Ranch

406-322-4425, Columbus, MT

McMURRY CATTLE

Added Genetic Balance Trait And Carcass Value ONLY THE BEST SELL Private Treaty Bull Sales

M/D Herefords

Wang Polled Hereford Ranch

Tim 406-570-4771, Manhattan, MT Dan 406-570-1602

Hereford Genetics From Churchill There’s Nothing Else Like It!

406-778-2393, Baker, MT

Ewing Herefords

406-452-6535, Power, MT

as well as many other matings. Contact for catalog or more information

406-254-1247, Billings, MT www.mcmurrycattle.com

406-580-6676, Willow Creek, MT

Cooper Hereford Ranch

Colateral 337U E Braxton 719 E U 806 Victor X84 E MC Solid ET Z 833

Loyning Farms

Churchill Cattle Co

406-285-6985, Willow Creek, MT www.cooperherefords.com

Selling progeny by and cattle bred to:

406-328-4095, Absarokee, MT

406-832-3219, Wise River, MT

406-284-6421, Manhattan, MT www.churchillcattle.com

Thursday, September 26, 2013 Laurel, Montana

K.L. Slagsvold Herefords

Cherry Springs Ranch

406-662-3375, Bridger, MT

Mohican West Production Sale,

406-459-5937, Helena, MT

406-670-5074, Billings, MT

406-450-9716, Shelby, MT

Selling 13 lots - 26 head, as guest consignor at

Marvin Tim 406.570.4771 tfeddes@msn.com Dan 406.570.1602 2009 Churchill Road Manhattan, MT 59741

Our production sale is anytime you want. We sell Hereford bulls and females by private treaty. Learn more at feddes.com. Better yet, visit the ranch.

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Mountain Raised Herefords Since 1930 Registered Bulls Heifers

Commercial Calves Yearlings

by private treaty

Don, Liz and Yvonne Jones 64542 Hwy 43 Wise River, MT 59762 Phone (406) 832-3219

Montana Hereford Association Annual Meeting During NILE, October 16, 2013 in Billings, MT

2013 Montana Hereford Tour - September 14, 2013 Stop 3 12:00 pm Stop 1 8:00 am Holden Herefords - Lunch served Anchor Polled Herefords Stop 4 3:00 pm - Shelby, MT Stop 2 9:45 am Dinner served Sand-Bayers Herefords No registration fee • RSVP would be appreciated for meal count For more info or to join the tour contact:

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Hyer McKechnie • 406-360-6674 jameshyer@hotmail.com

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Chad Murnin • 406-399-7811 barstarcattle@hotmail.com

Hereford Influenced Feeder Calf Sale, Three Forks, MT - November 13, 2013

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HEADERS and COMBINE FOR SALE

Honey Bee P42 42-ft. flex draper, fore/aft, finger reel, transport, demo...................... $69,500 New Holland 88C 42-ft. flex draper, finger reel UII, transport, demo.......................... $69,900 Honey Bee 940 42-ft. draper, finger reel UII, transport, demo..................................... $40,000 Case IH 7120 combine, axial flow, many options, 622 separator hours, 838 engine hours...... ................................................................................................................................... $218,500

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Shania Maloney of the Big Flat 4-H Club in Turner, Montana received Grand Champion Senior Sheep showman and finished in the top five for market at the Blaine County Fair. This was Shania’s last year of 4-H and her first year taking a lamb project. She also received the highest lamb price at the Livestock Sale. Photo courtesy of Diana and Randy Maloney.

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CASNR Alumni Tailgate and Fundraiser

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural os o Resources at the University h C Cummins ISX 475 2 to m!! of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) 8 Blow Out 00 Fro T hp, 15 speed, 60” will host an Alumni Football o Choose Price $38,0 FromTailgate and Silent Auction ! Unibilt sleeper, Scholarship Fundraiser September 21. 4.11 ratio, 225” The event at the Nebraska wheelbase, tanEast Union on UNL’s East Campus will precede the Nedem axles, dual braska vs. South Dakota State aluminum tanks, game and start four hours before kickoff time. Game cruise, power time isup yetsleeper, to be determined. signature I Participants will enjoy heated mirrors, 1/4 (8) 06 Volvos VNL64T, Cummins ISX ST 450 hp, Jake, 10 spd direct, air ride, 215"WB, stand Brakes!! parking85% and tires!! a shuttleStk fenders, Webasto tanks,PW, Pwr mirrors, dual air ride seats, traction control, tilt & cruise, alum wheels, 80%food, to the game. Cost is $15 per person. heater, 600,000 A limited number of footmiles. Stk# ball tickets have been allocated to this event by the G674257............... Nebraska Alumni AssociaCall us, we’ll e-mail you 30 pictures . Call For Details! tion and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. To be eligible for tickets participants must be a current affiliate of the CASNR Alumni Association (join at E IC S A PR V casnr.unl.edu/alumni), E SAVE SALE Sale Price $9,000 $25,000 $16,000 $37,000 participate in the tailgate and ICE LEaPRmember SA be$4 of the Nebraska 3,000 Alumni Association (www. huskeralum.org). Cost is $60 per ticket with a limit of two per alumni membership. For more information or to register for this event, contact Meg Kester at 402-472-7909, email mkester2@unl.edu. ‘04 ISX Peterbilt C1562” 475 HP, Jake, 10 spd O.D., air ride, ‘04 Intl 9400i Cat C15 435 HP, Jake, 10 spd O.D., air ride, 213” ‘04 Peterbilt 379, Cat C15 475 HP, ‘07 Kenworth T800 Cummins 475 hp,379, 15 Cat speed, Aerocab flat top do-tall 3.70 ratio,interested 250” WB, 63”in Unibilt 51” hi17258 rise pro Prem int alum Those 3.70 ratio,tandem 250” WB, 63”dual Unibilt tall sleeper, Class int, dual sleeper, 4.11 ratio, 210” wheelbase, axles, aluminum tanks,Am ‘88 Western Star WB, 49004.11 Cat ratio, 3406Bdual 475tanks, hp, Fuller 10sleeper, speed, 3.55 tanks, items exhaust & air cleaners, alum wh wheels, PW & PDL, air slide 5th wheel tanks, exhaust & air cleaners, alum wheels 80% Tires!! nating for the silent dual air horns, power locks, heated power mirrors, power windows, Espar ratio, 258” wheelbase, tandem axles, dual aluminum $34,000 fuel tanks, cruise. 50% Brakes! Stk# TPN639T-1 $ STK# TP3954T-9 50% Brakes! Stk# TPN640T-1 $53,000 auction fundraiser should bunk heater, air dryer, block heater. Stk# G169053................. Call for price! Stk# G918956..............................................................................Make Offer! CALL US! WE’LL E-MAIL CALL US! WE’LL E-MAIL YOU 30 PICTURES CALL US! WE’LL E-MAIL YOU 30 PICTURES contact Jill Brown at 402S E Call us, we’ll e-mail you 30 pictures Call us, we’ll e-mail you 30 pictures av IC e SALE PR 472-3224, jbrown14@unl. 5 To $11,000 $48,000 se Chooor edu From Kester.

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OCEAN CONTAINERS FOR SALE 20-ft. to 40-ft. Starting at $3200 delivered.

Phone (406) 899-4104

Sondra Ashton

MOVING SALE Saturday, September 28, 2013

Great Northern Fairgrounds - Havre, MT Auctioneers Note: Sondra is moving out of state and is offering a fine selection of Vintage Furniture, Art, Rugs and Glass at auction. Sondra owned the Recovery Room Upholstery Business for many years and is selling the Equipment and Supplies. Guest Consignor: Waid Ranch Sawmill 2000 board feet, Dimension Lumber and Corral Rails Don’t Miss This Sale!!

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Malia Curry with the Mountain Front 4-H Club in Pondera County keeps her eye on the judge during the showing of her steer at the Marias Fair in Shelby, Montana. Malia had three 1st places in Fed Beef Project Interview, Senior Beef Showmanship and Finished Steer - any breed. Photo courtesy of Denae Peterson, Valier.

Spotted-wing drosophila detected in N.D.

By NDSU Extension Service The spotted-wing drosophila has been detected in North Dakota for the first time. It was discovered in a cherry fruit sample from the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Carrington Research Extension Center. The damaged fruit sample was submitted to the NDSU Plant Diagnostic Laboratory and identified by Patrick Beauzay, NDSU Extension Service entomologist. The tiny spotted-wing drosophila belongs to the fruit fly or vinegar fly group. It is 2 to 3 millimeters long, and has bright red eyes, a light brown body and dark brown stripes on its abdomen. It is native to Japan, Korea and China. It first was detected in the U.S. in central California in 2008 and is now widespread in fruit- producing areas. This is the first confirmed record for North Dakota. It was detected in western Montana in 2011 and southeastern Minnesota in 2012. Human-assisted transportation, rather than natural dispersion, most likely is the cause of its rapid spread because the spotted-wing drosophila does not fly far. “The spotted-wing drosophila attacks fruit crops, including cherries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, peaches, nectarines, apricots and grapes,” says Janet Knodel, NDSU Extension entomologist. “Unlike native fruit flies, the spotted-wing drosophila does not require damaged fruit to infest. The female has a toothed, egg-laying structure that cuts a slit into healthy fruit and then lays eggs. Eggs hatch into larvae (worms) and then start feeding, which causes the fruit tissues to decay and rot.” Monitoring and proper identification is important to determine if the insect is present. However, identification can be difficult because many native fruit flies resemble the spotted-wing drosophila and the insect is very small, so an examination under a microscope is necessary. “For control, removing and destroying infested fruits and dropped fruits are the No. 1 defenses against this serious fly pest,” Knodel says. “Chemical control can help reduce the fly populations and damaged fruits but must be applied weekly or biweekly for adequate. Rotation of different classes of insecticides (modes of action) is very important to prevent the development of insecticide resistance.” If you suspect the spotted-wing drosophila is in your fruit crops, contact your local county Extension Service office. For identification, collect the adult flies and send them to the NDSU Extension Entomology Department, Walster Hall, Room 210, NDSU Dept. 7660, P.O. Box 6050, Fargo, N.D. 58108-6050.

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COMBINE AXLE EXTENSIONS FOR SALE

18” axle extensions off Case IH 1680, includes drive shafts and support bar................................................$500 obo For more info call (406) 868-2181, Valier, Montana

Garrett Fritz (in hat) along with some help shows his cow and calf pair in the Breeding Project at the four county Marias Fair in Shelby, Montana. Garrett won 1st place with this pair. Photo courtesy of Denae Peterson, Valier.

45th CRP general sign-up

Bruce Nelson, executive director for the Montana Farm Service Agency (FSA), announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) accepted 151,614 acres in Montana under the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general signup 45. USDA selected offers for enrollment based on an Environmental Benefits Index (EBI) comprised of five environmental factors plus cost. The five environmental factors are: (1) wildlife enhancement, (2) water quality, (3) soil erosion, (4) enduring benefits, and (5) air quality. Offers with an EBI score of 209 or greater were determined acceptable. Landowners whose offers were rejected or accepted into CRP will be notified by email, if on file, or by regular mail. CRP sign-up 45 contracts will become effective on October 1, 2013. Montana FSA received 976 offers on more than 186,376 acres of land, demonstrating CRP’s continuing appeal as one of our nation’s most successful voluntary programs for soil, water, and wildlife conservation. Currently, there are more than 26.9 million acres enrolled on 700,000 contracts nationwide. CRP is a voluntary program that allows eligible landowners to receive annual rental payments and cost-share assistance to establish long-term, resourceconserving covers on eligible farmland throughout the duration of their 10 to 15 year contracts. For more information on CRP or other FSA programs, visit your local FSA office or visit online at www.fsa.usda. gov/mt.

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HAY FOR SALE

Alfalfa/grass small square bales. Call (406) 538-8820, Lewistown, MT

Winter Wheat Variety Performance Trials continued from page a5

Table 2. Performance of 25 commercial and experimental winter wheat cutivars tested under no-till, irrigated conditions near Huntley, Montana during 2012. Cultivas listed alphabetically. (Exp. 123880).

MONTANA BRAND FOR SALE Horse - right thigh Cattle - right rib

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TRACTORS & BACKHOES

Case IH 500 Quadtrac, monitor bar, beacon, radar, guidance ready, decelerator pedal, turbo, hi capacity pump, Iveco engine, powershift, 6 remotes, Pro 600 color touch screen monitor, 262 receiver, Nav II controller, 2600 hours................................................................ $239,000 Case IH Magnum 275 MFD, 3 point, PTO, 4 remotes, differential lock, front weights, rear wheel weights, auto shift, ride control, 380x54 duals........................$111,000 Case IH Magnum 210 MFD, 3 point, PTO, Radar, CVT transmission with creeper gear, differential lock, end of row, PTO multi-shift, front and rear weights, 380x54 duals. 1671 hours. ...............................................$112,900 Case IH Magnum 215 MFD, 3 point, PTO, Radar, power shift with creeper gear, differential lock, autoshift, ride control, 320x54 duals. 2250 hours..................... $89,500 Case IH MX 275 MFD, 3 point, PTO, front and rear weights, 4 remotes, quick hitch, end of row, auto shift, differential lock, 380x540duals. 2902 hours...................... $105,000 Case IH Magnum 260 MFD, 3 point, PTO, front suspension, 4 remotes, weights, end of row, ride control, differential lock, 380x54, duals. 1100 hours............. $144,000 Steiger 400 4x4, power shift, 4 remotes, autoshift, decelator pedal, end of row, 710x70Rx38 at 95%. Warranty. ... ......................................................................... $197,500 Steiger 485 quad track, 30” tracks, differential lock, glass caps on idlers, bogies, 4 remotes, IVECO engine turbo.. ......................................................................... $179,000 John Deere 8230 MFD, 3 point, PTO, 4 remotes, quick hitch, 22 front weights, rear wheel weights, differential lock, hydraulic suspension, powershift, 16 forward, 4 reverse, Green Star ready, quick hitch................ $123,500 John Deere 8230 MFD, 3 point, PTO, 4 remotes, PowerShift, differential lock, 18.4x46 duals, 4120 hours........... ......................................................................... $123,500 2010 John Deere 7630 MFD, IVT transmission, 3 point, PTO, John Deere loader & bucket, 1944 hours.............. ......................................................................... $145,500 2011 Case 580 S/M3 backhoe, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, cab, air conditioning, 24” & 93” buckets, 156 hours........ $79,000 2005 Case 580 S/M3 backhoe, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, cab, air conditioning, 24” bucket, 93” loader bucket..............Call John Deere 410G backhoe, 4x4, cab, 2 doors, air conditioning, extend-a-hoe, power shuttle, 1 lever loader control, 1.5-yard bucket, 30” backhoe bucket. 3499 hours... ........................................................................... $53,900

COMBINES and HEADERS

Case IH 7010 with 1324/939 hours, Pro color touch screen, AFS yield and moisture monitor with logging, grain loss monitor, auto float, rock trap, AFX specialty rotor, chopper, 30-ft. auger header.................................... $181,000 Case IH 2588 yield and moisture monitor, AFS, Pro 600 touch screen, AFX specialty rotor, bin extentions, 30-ft. auger header.................................................... $146,500 Case IH 2388 with 1590 hours, grain loss monitor, header float, chopper, 30-ft. 1010 header, fore/aft header.......... ..........................................................................$110,000 Case IH 2188 with 2273 seperator hours, chopper, bin extensions, $14,000 in new parts, ready to go, 1010 25-ft header................................................................ $45,000 Honey Bee SP 36-ft. draper header....................... $29,000

MISCELLANEOUS

Hesston 4910 hay baler, auto lube, knotter, oiler, pickup gauge wheels, hydraulic pickup, Hesston accumulator, 36,200 bales....................................................... $35,900 Schulte SDX110 3 point snowblower. Like new....... $8950

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1/ Yields are based on a 60 pound standard bushel weight and adjusted to 13 percent moisture content. 2/ Grain protein values adjusted to 12 percent grain moisture content. 3/ Lodging severity scores of 0 to 9 represent no lodging to all stems flat on the ground, respectively. ns Indicates no significant difference between cultivars within a column based on Fisher’s protected LSD (p=0.05). ** Indicates highest yielding cultivar within a column. *Indicates cultivars yielding equal to highest yielding cultivar within a column based on Fisher’s protected LSD (p=0.05). Huntley Irrigted Winter Wheat (Exp 123880) Planted: September 13 2011 Harvested: August 7, 2012 Fertility: 11-52-00, 75 lb/a + 200-25-30 mix 80 lbs/acre at planting. continued Herbicide: Roundup RT3, 22 oz/a, Preplant; Huskie 11 lz/a on May 2, 2012. on page Previous crop: spring barley Irrigation: overhead sprinkler Precipation: 3.1 inches. a18

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Fertilizer Equipment For Sale 2005 Rogator 1064 fertilizer sprayer, Cat engine, 1100 gallon stainless steel tank, 90-ft. booms, 2403 hours..........................$111,000 2007 Freightliner, Auto Shifter, 16-ton Wilmar tender with tip tops....................... $66,000

2003 Loral 400 hp Cummins, automatic, AirMax 1000, 70-ft. booms, chemical bins, 3500 hours.......................$93,000

2-2004 Rogator with Air Max bed, 5500 hours..................... .................$66,000 & $69,000

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

1983 Freightliner with Tyler 16 ton tender............. $19,500

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

2007 Timpte belt tender, 40ft................................ $39,500

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

2005 Case 4510 370 hp, auto, 70-ft. flex air bed, 4000 hours.... .....................................................................................$129,000 2003 Sterling AgForce 3024, Cat, automatic, midtech swath, Raven controller, 4987 hours......................... $83,000

1994 GMC 3116 Cat automatic, New Leader 2220 bed....... .................................. $35,000 1989 GMC semi-float with 8-ton Wilmar bed....... $21,000

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

2001 Rayman 25-ton semi tender, spread axle.... $38,000

2001 Case 4300 Cummins automatic, flex-air system....... .................................. $69,000 1996 Loral DT530, automatic, chemical bin, 8700 hours, runs good.................. $36,500

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

1987 Ford tandem with tag, stainless steel Rayman top auger, 22-ton tender.......$38,500

2003 Tyler 25-ton semi tender............................. $37,000

2008 Adams 25-ton semi tender with back auger, self-contained......................... $38,000

2000 Wrangler, buckets and forks, 2700 hours....... $18,500 1992 Wrangler diesel.$13,200

2002 International Silver Wheels, DT 466, automatic, 10-ton stainless steel bed, Raven monitor, 2300 hours......... .................................. $58,500

1999 Ag Chem with air spreader box, 70-ft. booms, 4900 hours................ $68,000 Doyle 8-ton blender on scale with new auger, 40 hp motor $18,500

10 trucks in service with pumps, hose reels and meters from $16,000 to $32,000

1996 Mertz 4300, 3208 Cat auto, 2-bin or 2 types of fertilizer system, you don’t need a blender with this........ $37,000 1997 Freightliner with 3000 gallon propane tank, new test. .................................. $33,000

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

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

1995 Ford LN8000 spreader truck, Cummins auto, 15-ft. New Leader L7020 spreader bed............................ $47,500 NH3 transport....................Call

1997 International 3000 gallon propane truck, diesel, in service....................... $31,000

NH3 Holding tanks. 30,000 gallon, 18,000 gallon and 12,000 gallon.. Call for prices

Greyn Fertilizer Supply

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

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www.fertilizerequipment.net 1990 Ford with Cat 3208, auto, Wilmar spreader.........$33,500

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PICKUP & AIR COMPRESSOR FOR SALE 1986 Ford F350 with 460 gas motor rebuilt in 2005. Bieler 3100 electric over hydraulic flat bed. Both are in great working order. Asking...............$7500

Smith 100 air compressor, 476 hours, runs great. Works great for blowing off equipment and winterizing pivots or water lines............$3500

A stronger feeder cattle market looming this fall

By Oklahoma State University After being on the defensive for much of the first half of 2013, feeder cattle markets are poised to hold stronger in the second half of the year. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University (OSU) CooperaCall Brad at 406-576-2001 or 406-466-2001 tive Extension livestock marketing specialist, explains good prospects for a big corn crop and corn price relief combined with significantly improved forage conditions are being reflected in stronger feeder cattle prices and opening up more marketing options for cow-calf and stocker producers. “Oklahoma feeder cattle prices have increased about CHOTEAU, MONTANA Phone 406-466-2955 or call cell 590-5447 $20 per hundredweight for all weights since the lows in late May,” he said. “Calf prices are currently about $25 per hundredweight higher than this time last year.” In 2012, calf prices increased $20 to $22 per hundredweight between August and November. The basis for New Besler lightweight feeder cattle continues to be relatively strong compared to feeder cattle futures. Bale Beds with “An average basis and the current feeder cattle futures EXTENDABLE ARMS price would indicate that 500-pound steers in Oklahoma City would be at least $172 per hundredweight in NovemIN STOCK ber,” Peel said. “However, the current strong basis suggests the price could be $180 per hundredweight or higher this fall. Both the current cash market and the feeder cattle futures suggest cow-calf producers should expect calf prices to be $10 to $15 per hundredweight higher than last November.” The recent increase in feeder cattle prices has significantly increased the value of additional weight gain for feeder cattle. The most recent combined Oklahoma auction prices reflect a stocker value of gain between $1.05 and $1.15 per pound for all combinations of beginning weight and gains of 50 to 350 pounds. “This suggests cow-calf producers have an opportunity to improve calf value even more with preconditioning or retained ownership,” SeedMaster now offers Auto Zone Command™ & FLIP™ (Full Last Peel said. “It’s an alternative Implement Pass) as standard features on its on-board and tow-behind tanks. cow-calf producers should consider relative to available feed resources, management and labor constraints.” FLIP received the coveted Auto Zone Command prevents costly input overlap by Improved value of gain 2013 Gold Innovation Award at instantly stopping product flow in up to 10 metering suggests stocker producers Canada’s Farm Progress Show zones. The more zones you control, the more money you have strong fall and winter will save. grazing opportunities despite FLIP is SeedMaster’s patented mapping software that higher purchase prices for FIRST SEEDED PASS activates Auto Zone Command and halts product flow the stocker calves this fall. first time openers pass through an overlap area. Product is FLIP VIRTUAL PASS - LAST SEEDED PASS “Current moisture condithen applied on the last pass, preventing double seed and NO OVERLAP 10 ZONES OF OVERLAP CONTROL tions have Oklahoma set up fertilizer from being applied, and avoiding any seedbed CONTROL disturbance. for the best fall and winter grazing prospects in several 3200 sq. ft. 320 sq. ft. The Big Payback – Savings using a 10 zone, 80 ft. drill years,” Peel said. “Whether Overlap%Overlap%Cost No Zone Auto Zone Savings Savings/ selling weaned calves, reYear Acres Command Command per Acre Total Acres taining raised calves or pur1 5,000 7.30% 1.20% $6.38 $31,903 chasing stockers, the feeder $6.38 Cost Savings/Acre/Year x 5000 Acres market is offering generally Based on $104.60 /Acre Average Input Cost strong revenue potential for = $31,903 Input Savings/Year most producers.” 4 5,000 7.30% 1.20% $6.38 $31,903 The diagram illustrates how SeedMaster’s Auto Zone Command Cattle and calves repreturns off seed and fertilizer to each zone during headland passes. 5 5,000 7.30% 1.20% $6.38 $31,903 sent the number one agriculWithout Auto Zone Command, the large area in red would receive double inputs, wasting considerable dollars. TOTAL 5 YEAR SAVINGS = $159,515 tural commodity produced in Oklahoma, accounting for approximately 46 percent of total agricultural cash For more information on SeedMaster’s Auto Zone Command or FLIP receipts, according to Nacontact your local SeedMaster dealer or call 1.888.721.3001. tional Agricultural Statistics Service data.

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M435 Manure Spreaders

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HAY FOR SALE

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$150/ton

Call Larry Veigel, 406-212-3413 cell, Kalispell, MT

2012 Off-Station Winter Wheat Variety Performance Trials in South Central MT continued from PAGE A14

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1/ Yields are based on a 60 pound standard bushel weight and adjusted to 13 percent moisture content. 2/ Grain protein values adjusted to 12 percent grain moisture content. ns Indicates no significant difference between cultivars within a column based on Fisher’s protected LSD (p=0.05). ** Indicates highest yielding cultivar within a column. *Indicates cultivars yielding equal tp highest yielding cultivar within a column based on Fisher’s protected LSD (p=0.05). Rapelje Dryland Winter Wheat (Exp 123881) Planted: September 27, 2011 Harvested: July 27, 2012 Fertility: 11-52-00, 75 lb/a in-furrow at planting; 100 lb/a as 46-0-0 fall. Herbicide: n/a Previous crop: spring barley

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1/ Yields are based on a 60 pound standard bushel weight and adjusted to 13 percent moisture content. 2/ Grain protein values adjusted to 12 percent grain moisture content. ns Indicates no significant difference between cultivars within a column based on Fisher’s protected LSD (p=0.05). ** Indicates highest yielding cultivar within a column. *Indicates cultivars yielding equal to highest yielding cultivar within a column based on Fisher’s protected LSD (p=0.05). Rapelje Dryland Winter Wheat (Exp 123881) Planted: September 27, 2011 Harvested: July 27, 2012 Fertility: 11-52-00, 75 lb/a in-furrow at planting; 100 lb/a as 46-0-0 fall. Herbicide: n/a Previous crop: spring barley CONTINUED ON PAGE C54

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Devastating swine disease hasn’t hit Nebraska yet

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cattle guards ~ portable wind breaks ~ calf shelters ~ tubs

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By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR  A devastating swine disease new to the United States hasn’t shown up in Nebraska yet, but it’s already forcing bacon prices nationwide to new highs. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s (UNL) Veterinary Diagnostic Center stands ready to test piglets for the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus, said Dr. Bruce Brodersen, assistant professor in the center and the School of Veterinary Medicine and Biological Sciences. Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea – PED for short – has been around since at least the 1970s but first showed up in the U.S. this summer. “Since the swine population has never been exposed before to this virus, they’re very susceptible,” Brodersen said. “The disease outbreaks are very severe because there’s no immunity to it at all. So, it’s been devastating as far as pig mortality is concerned.” Brodersen said he expects PED to turn up in Nebraska eventually, but swine producers can take steps to avoid it coming to their facilities. Surveys show PED may be spread when trucks gather anywhere there are common loading and unloading chutes such as buying stations. From those common areas, the virus can be tracked back to individual operations. Brodersen urged producers to be very careful to clean their trailer or truck before they go home. “You should always follow very strict biosecurity steps,” he said. No vaccine is available in the U.S. yet. Piglets infected with PED experience diarrhea and vomiting violent enough to kill them. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed only about 400 cases of the disease in the lab, but its toll has already been estimated in the hundreds of thousands. As a result, pork price futures have risen to historic levels, with hundredweights of pork going for about $105 in recent trading at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. The USDA reports that the same amount of pork went for $78 in March. Fox Business News reported that the prices for pork bellies, which are cured into bacon, have risen particularly fast. On Tuesday, the wholesale price of a hundred pounds of fresh pork belly topped $189, 5 percent more than it was five days earlier and apparently at or near alltime highs. Retail prices for bacon don’t track one-to-one with belly prices, Fox Business News reported, but they also have risen. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated the price of a pound of bacon in urban supermarkets at $4.92 in June – up 14 percent from June 2012 and another alltime high.

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Jack - Bay registered gelding 12 years old, 1200#, 15.2 hands, ranch broke, roped on, kids ride him — Duke - Red roan gelding 4 years old. Duke will handle all ranch chores & good rope prospect — Missy - Palomino mare, 5 years old 1000#, 14.3 hands, gentle, kid broke, rope & ride — Doc - Grey gelding. Doc is very gentle, kid broke, roped in & out of corral, has done all ranch chores — Sorrely & Grey - 8 & 9 year old team of quarter horse Percheon cross, 1200# to 1250# horses. Broke to pack, ride or team — Bay - Bay registered gelding, 5 year old that has a lot of feedlot work & roped on (good rope prospect) — Blackbird - Registered black 5 year old gelding, 15 hands, ranch broke & roped on — Taco - Taco is a well broke smooth mouthed gelding — Camechi - Registered 10 years old gelding, ranch broke, gentle for all riders — Ono - Registered sorrel w/blaze, 9 years old, well broke — Corky - Dun gelding, 6 year old, broke to ride, lots of feedlot work — Alonzo - Black & white paint. 40 inch pony, kid broke & a worker — Wayne - Sorrel 12 year old, gentle, solid kid broke horse, has roped inside & outside — Peppy - Registered San Peppy bred bay gelding, small kid horse, all ranch chores — Blaze - Bay 12 year old gelding, solid kid broke, also have used to pack — Baldwin - Registered bald eagle & bar breeding, 15.3 hands, cream buckskin, kid & rope broke, Baldwin has done all ranch chores & has also team roped – Bay - 5 year old bay mare, 14 hands, broke to rope & ride, kids get along with her — Candy - Bay mare w/blaze. Candy is a good traveler & will cover miles & take you home — Tibby - Sorrel flaxen mane, 3 years old, 53 inches, light kid pony, well broke — Reba - Black 7 year old mare, broke to ride by the whole family, gentle — Ronnie - Red roan, 9 year old has had a lot of feedlot & ranch riding, good horse in the hills or wherever you put him — Navaho - Sorrel gelding pony well broke & kids ride him everywhere — Sparky - Bay 3 year old born & raised on the farm, broke to ride or drive, enjoys kids of all ages — The Black - Black 5 year old, 57 inch small horse anyone can ride, enjoys trail rides & working cattle — Dan - Roan 12 year old gelding, 44 inch pony, broke to ride or drive. Dan is a safe horse & enjoys the lead — George - White gelding, 44 inch pony has some brown spots. George waits patiently but always ready to go — There will be more horses at sale time if you want good pony’s, arena prospects or ranch horses please be at the auction. Horses will show at 9 AM & Sell at 1 PM.

All items made in Amish Community**Drunkard Path queen size quilt — Lone Star queen size quilt — Plus more quilts — Amish Run about covered Buggy — 2x6 & 2x8 16 foot rough lumber — Homebuilt Fore Cart — New Nylon heavy work harness — Big bale horse drawn unroller — Hay rack wagon on rubber — (1) Set heavy used work harness — 30+ pairs Chaps & Chinks (new) — Pair woolies — Armetta’s — Rodeo Chaps — Hair Chinks — Kid & youth chinks — Shoeing chaps — Several new headstalls — Spur straps of all kinds — Harness & latigo leather billets & reins — Heavy roping & pulling breast collars — Carbine & rifle scabbards — Nose Bands — Tie downs — Rear Cinches — Latigo’s — Hobbles — Cinches — Spurs & PLUS MORE

JERSEY COWS

BOX 128 BOYES, MT 59316

Also offered at this auction will be (2) yearling bred Jersey heifers. Want a milk cow? Here you are!

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES

Deering stitching horse w/cast head — (4) cast dobbin stoppers — Calf weaners — Anti-fence crawlers — Good collection of old horse bits from silver mounted to nickel & work horse — Canvas water bags — Canteens — Traps — Stirrups — Collection of 14 unusual boot jacks — Glass bridle rosettes — Wiggert brass rosettes — Wooden Bag Shoe—Canvas Ballot Bag— Unusual rare cave man print by CM Russell — Several Buggy foot warmers — Enamel Coffee Pots & Roaster — Waffle Irons — Gas & Sad Irons — Charcoal Iron — Railroad Lantern — Burn Lantern — Hand Crank Roacher — Salesman Sample Crescent Wood Stove — Cast Iron Toys — Cast Iron Fry Pans — Oil Lamps — Red Globe Lantern — (5) Cast Iron Implement Seats — Field #5 Hammer mold (brass) — Early High back saddle w/tappadero’s — Rawhide Rietta — New Rawhide Hackamore — Buffalo Skull — Steer Horns — Metal Mule Collar — Old Tools — 5-3-2 Redwing Crocks — (2) Crock Jugs

Owners:

Amish Community

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Sage-grouse colliding with fences?

By Bruce Waage, rancher It is only natural that this idea is hard to accept: Sagegrouse colliding with fences! I, like many ranchers, have spent untold hours in the field and have never witnessed or seen evidence of a Sage-grouse colliding into a fence or any grouse for that matter. When I think back on my career, a career that kept me in the field, I can only think of one direct fence collision and that involved a great-horned owl whose wing was caught in a fence and one non-fence collision, a Sharp-tailed grouse which struck a power line and then dropped straight to the ground. That’s it, thirty five years in the field. No wonder it’s difficult to convince people that fences are a problem. I was resistant to the idea too. When you are out in wide-open sagebrush country, it’s even harder to visualize. It was a long process for me to accept that this could be a problem and so, I will offer some of the reasoning I went through to accept that this actually could be. Here are some explanations why Sage-grouse might be vulnerable: One thought is that grouse, being large birds are predisposed to fence collisions. They are heavy-bodied birds making them less maneuverable and gaining altitude quickly may be a challenge to avoid a fence. Golden eagles are a major predator of Sage-grouse and this would fit that scenario. As an example, an eagle could easily flush an escaping grouse into a fence. Another concept that was enlightening for me was when I thought of something I learned in elementary school that is basic to predator prey physiology. Predators hunting for prey have their eyes located forward and prey species have their eyes on the sides of their heads, needing a wide range of view to watch for predators. Owls for example, have eyes forward in the front, while Sage-grouse eyes are on the sides of their heads. Eyes located on the sides of the head results in reduced binocular vision straight ahead which explains how a fence could present a challenge for Sage-grouse to see. However, the most significant reason is that the birds fly to display on mating grounds in the dark when light conditions make fences very difficult to avoid. The Natural Resources Conservation Service, Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks, Bureau of Land Management, Intermountain West Joint Venture and the Montana Association of Conservation Districts are in the process of forming a fence marking partnership to address the problem. A new Idaho study Sage-grouse evaluated the effectiveness of fence markers placed on fences to reduce fence collisions was significant. They found a nearly six-fold decrease in collisions on marked fences over un-marked ones. I can imagine readers wondering how this could be! I just got done stating in 35 year I had not directly witnessed a grouse collision with a fence and now a study documents 142 collisions over two years. How can this be? I managed to think of it this way. At a previous job, my boss, out-of-the-blue informed me that a couple professors and several biology students were arriving the next day from Montana State University. They were herpetologists and wanted to see sagebrush lizards which I had not seen for years. My initial thought was that I had better begin looking but I decided it would be a waste of time. The next day we went to the place where I had seen one several years previously and to my relief, within minutes we had located several within a small area. This is not unlike the fence collision issue and finding collision evidence. If you are merely driving around, you have close to a zero percent chance of seeing evidence of a grouse fence collision. If you are focused on examining the fence and surrounding terrain methodically, you might end-up surprised at what you find. What really complicates communication on this issue for ranchers out on the land is the tendency by us biologists to show the “worst photo” examples of fence collisions for their dramatic effect. To that point, photos showing grouse dangling from a fence actually make it harder for people out on the land to accept. If they have a dangling grouse in their minds eye, they won’t see one. None of the 142 documented Sage-grouse collisions in the Idaho study above were birds dangling from a wire (personal communication). If dangling birds is the expectation it’s understandable that people would conclude it’s just “hyped-up-bunk”. So, until I understood that collisions were often logged by looking for very small feathers lodged in the wire and grouse feather piles (grouse remains) some distance away from a fence, I could not get my head around it either. The Idaho study also suggests that most of the collisions occurred in late March through early April. This is exactly continued on page a23

Dairy Focus: Reducing feed waste begins at harvest

By J.W. Schroeder, Dairy Specialist, NDSU Extension Service Much has been written this past year about increased efficiency and minimizing waste. However, not all waste is easy to see or measure. With the corn silage harvest just around the corner, dairy producers need to pay special attention to the packing of their corn silage in a bunker silo. Getting adequate density on the silage will prevent air infiltration and reduce drymatter (DM) losses. For optimum storage and minimum dry-matter loss, the standard producers should aim for is a silage density of 15 pounds of DM per cubic foot. A general guideline for the amount of packing equipment needed to match up with high harvesting rates is 800 pounds of packing weight per ton of silage delivered. For a 50 tonsper-hour harvest rate, a producer would need 40,000 pounds (50 x 800), or 20 tons, of packing equipment to achieve high-density levels. Harvesting equipment can overwhelm packing capacity very easily at the bunker. Forage expert Brian Holmes, an agricultural engineer at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has studied what factors affect silage density levels. The following factors all influence silage dry-matter density in the bunker silo: • Delivery rate - making sure the rate is matched to packing time • Dry-matter content - not too wet or dry • Depth of silage in the bunker silo - lower portions of the silo are higher in density • Increased tractor weight - more is better • Reducing the packing layer thickness - consider 6 inches versus 12 inches • Packing time - matched to delivery rate Furthermore, researchers at Cornell University found that tractor weight and packing time were the most important factors affecting density. Silages are very valuable feedstuffs on the dairy and one of the more costly sources of nutrients when not stored properly. Reducing spoilage by accounting for these factors will help reduce shrinkage and increase efficiency on the dairy.

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the peak time when sage-grouse are moving more than usual as males and females are moving to and from communal display grounds (leks) where they mate. What is important to know is that the birds are making these movements to mating grounds in predawn light when fences are difficult to see under low light conditions. Even though select fences can be a problem for Sagegrouse, fences are certainly an important management tool to help achieve productive and sustainable ranches, important for both livestock and Sagegrouse. That being said, the least amount of fence to accomplish the management goals should be a desired outcome. Research indicates that not all fences need to be marked in Sage-grouse habitat. As a matter of fact 5 to 16% is generally all that is needed to be marked for a typical ranch with Sage-grouse habitat. To expedite the marking of problem fences the five fence marking partners are announcing an accelerated effort through a voluntary program to mark public and private fences in Sage-grouse habitat. Markers will be available free of charge and distributed locally to private landowners and the BLM field offices state wide. Guidance on critical areas to mark will be offered to willing landowners through your local NRCS and BLM field offices. Volunteers may be used to mark fences on both public and private lands. Potential volunteers could include: Boy/Girl Scouts, 4-H, FFA, Montana Audubon and others. Fence collisions are just one of many threats to Sagegrouse but the acceleration of the fence marking effort will hopefully, convince the U.S. FWS that an ESA listing of the bird is not necessary. Contact Bruce Waage 407-657-6135 or Pete Husby 406587-6902 for more information. ##### Hookworms attack the lungs, where their larvae cause coughing and shortness of breath, and the small intestine, where they suck blood from the intestine walls and cause abdominal pain and anemia.

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AUCTION

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Ed Hauser 6167 Arod Lakes Road Brady, Montana From Brady, head west on Central Ave. E. toward S. Brady Road (.3 mile). Turn left onto S. Curtis St./May 3rd St (.2 mile). The road turns slightly right and becomes Arod Lakes Road (2.5 miles). Turn left to stay on Arod Lakes Road (.8 mile). Take the first right to stay on Arod Lakes Road (2.7 miles). Turn left into the Hauser property. Watch for the signs. See You at the Sale!

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Ryobi set (18v) drill, reciprocating saw, vacuum, light 2. Milwaukee rotary hammer (electric) impacts 3750 3. (2) small double-tank air compressors WOOD WORKING TOOLS 4. Jacks - hydraulic and mechanical 1. 15” Grizzly planer (G1021Z) 5. Milwaukee heavy duty sawzall 2. Dust collector and flex tube 3. 6”x47” Grizzly jointer (G1182HW) (New) 6. (3) Shop vacs 7. Cummins Mack 40 piece 4. DeWalt (790) radial arm saw tap and die set (New) 12” blade. Extra carbon tip blade 8. C-clamps - all sizes 5. 16” two-speed Delta scroll saw 9. Dremel Rotary Tool - 300 series 6. (2) Bosch 1608 hand-held routers (nearly new) 7. Fastener caddies 10. Shop Fox adjustable 8. Hitachi 10” compound saw equipment roller base 9. Black & Decker 2-speed jig saw 10. Metal and wood saw horses HOUSEHOLD 11. Skill router table 1. Queen-size bed 12. Extended length timber drill bits 2. Full-size bed (variety of sizes) 3. Twin-size bed 13. Concrete bits, points and chisels 4. (3) fabric (blue) recliners 14. Concrete finishing - floaters, 5. (4) 3, 4, 5 and 12 drawer dressers trowels, edgers, etc. 6. (2) stuffed hassocks 15. Poulan chain saw - 18” chain guide 7. (2) sofa tables 16. DeWalt 8 1/2” cross cut miter saw 8. (2) foot stools 17. Skill 3” hand-held planer (electric) 9. (2) end tables 18. Skill 3/4 hp belt sander - 3”x18” belt 10. Crock pot 19. Supco (S-K9040) pneumatic stapler 11. 30-cup aluminum electric coffee pot 20. Skill belt sander - 3”x24 1/2” belt 12. Rena Air 400 aquarium pump (New) 21. Bostich pneumatic stapler 13. Hand-turned meat processing 22. Halstead pneumatic nailer food choppers. (2) meat saws 23. Grizzly industrial finish nailer 14. Oval glass-covered coffee table 2 1/2” 16 ga. (New) 15. (4) ornate dresser lamps 24. Freud hand-held jointer machine 16. Round framed dresser mirror 25. Craftsman bench table saw 17. (2) wall mirrors 7 1/2” blade - bevel cut 18. (3) floor fans 26. Skill plunge router - (1835) 1 1/2 hp two square and one reciprocating 27. Black & Decker hand-held router 19. Humidifier (reconditioned) 20. Sanyo automatic bread maker 28. DeWalt table saw - 10” - tilt - dado 21. 6’x2’ folding medical table 29. Numerous nails, fasteners, bolts, 22. DXC 5000 stationary exercycle nuts, washers, etc. 23. (2) curved triangle coffee tables 30. (2) Workmate workbenches with glass-top inset 24. Flower stands 25. ConAir electric foot spa, heat, AUCTION NOTE: vibration, vibration/bubbles 26. Paintings and prints (16) signed This is an excellent opportunity to and unsigned, framed buy “like-new” and in some cases 27. (2) Singer sewing machine “new” woodworking equipment frames in cabinets and tools. Ed has decided to move 28. Electric Pendulum wall clock closer to family and decided to sell

it all rather than move it. This is a nice lineup of woodworking tools and personal collectables.

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Wheelbarrow 2-wheeled utility card - hand pulled Murry 22” - 4 hp push mower Spades, rakes, hoes, forks, post-hole digger

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Deck chairs - white plastic Metal/glass coffee table Umbrella Upholstered bench (van) seat Webber BBQ Kettle

DECK

WOOD

1. Cedar - 7 pallets of various lengths, sizes, thicknesses - average length 5’ 2. Novelty wood - shorter pieces solid, laminated various species

Flying D Auction Auctioneers:

Zane Drishinski Cell: (406) 289-0514

Gerald Miller

Cell: (406) 289-0510

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FOR SALE

WANTED

Swather

Good usable 11-ft. or 12-ft. combine pickup attachment, gear drive.

Case IH WDX 901 swather 18-ft. sickle head and 25-ft. draper head, 1323 hours. Excellent condition................................................$54,995

Call Joe Konesky at 406-736-5430, Stockett, MT

Hay & Straw

Sainfoin Hay - 750 ton ~ Alfalfa Hay - 450 ton 1300+ lb. round bales - good quality, no rain Volume Discounts! Wheat Straw - large round bales........ $15/bale

Fully utilize manure nutrients with a high volume efficient spreader - Twin vertical augers - Excellent spread pattern with wet or dry material - Hydraulic variable speed floor chain feed - 14 ton capacity - 1000 PTO/minimum 110 hp required - Travel and clean up time allowed free of charge - Rental rates by the day/week/month

This spreader will help manage environmental concerns associated with stockpiled manure, apply a uniform layer of material and provide a return on investment of handling cost. Phone (406) 899-0072 or (406) 899-2182 Great Falls, Montana

3D Energy Equipment

Oct. 5, 2013

10:00 a.m.

Lunch Available

Auction will be held in Broadus, Montana. Watch for signs.

EQUIPMENT

1980 Caterpillar 140G with 12 foot moldboard, 13 foot snow wing & V plow — 1993 Case 6218 with 3rd valve. Bucket & pallet forks — Set tire chains — 2000 Caterpillar TH63 Telehandler with 42 ft. reach, 6000# capacity — 2007 Bobcat S300, cab, heat, A.C. with bucket & pallet forks (under 600 hours) — 1983 JD 2950, cab & A.C with loader, front wheel assist.

TRUCKS

2008 Dodge 3500 4x4 Cummins motor, 6 speed tran, CM flatbed, loaded — 1993 International 4900 with 466 diesel, auto tran. with service body & auto crane, air compressor, fuel tank — 1978 Peterbilt model 359 (350 Cat motor) 13 speed tran.

TRAILERS

1970 Rouge lowboy 3 axle with ramps — 2008 LDTR dump trailer, tandem axle — 2006 Mirage utility trailer, 16 foot, tandem axle, ladder racks.

SMALL CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

275 Miller Trailer Blazer, welder/generator — 2008 Hotze steam cleaner, model 1250, 3000psi @ 240 degrees, 4½ gallons per minute — Sherwin Williams industrial painter, model 8900 with 200-ft. hose & painting supplies, Honda engine — Wacker Packer model BS604—ETQ power diesel generator, 6000 watt — Yamaha gas generator — Electric portable air compressor.

RIDGED PIPE FITTING EQUIPMENT POWER THREADERS

(3) Model 700 power heads — (3) sets of dies ranging from ¼ to 2 inches — (3) Large threaders, 2½ to 4 inches.

HAND THREADERS

(5) 1 inch to 2 inch adjustable — (3) ½ inch to ¾ inch adjustable — (22) Ridged pipe wrenches, 8 inch to 48 inch, aluminum & steel — (6) Chain & Strap wrenches — (5) Stainless steel tubing benders — (10) Ridged pipe cutters from ¼ inch to 6 inch & two reamers — (2) Pipe vises — (10) Pipe stands, 5 adjustable, 5 fixed & 2 pipe trees.

POWER TOOLS

New (Hilti) hammer drill — Milwaukee heavy duty deep cut band saw — Hand held grinders from 41/2 inch to 9 inch — Electric drills - DeWalt, Makita, Milwaukee — Lots of drill bit sets — Gas powered weed whacker Stihl — (2) Business band radios, narrow band.

GUEST CONSIGNMENT

175 PSI compressor – 1991 International dump truck – Electrofuse for poly pipe – IMP boat with trailer – Pump discharge head – 5 hp air compressor

OTHER HAND TOOLS END WRENCHES

Adjustable wrenches from 8 inch to 24 inches — (9) Sets large end wrenches from 15/16 to 2 inches — Several sets of smaller end wrenches from ¼ inch to 1¼ inch — Hammer wrenches & pumping unit wrenches — (3) Sets Brass banana wedges & brass hammer — 1 inch drive socket set from 1½ inch to 3 inch — 1 inch drive air impact wrench — (2) Sets 3/4 inch drive socket sets from 7/8 inch to 2 inch — 3/4 inch drive torque wrench — 1/2 inch drive deep well impact sockets from ½ inch to 1¼ inch — 1/2 inch drive torque wrench — Hammers from standard claw to 20# sledge — Hex head wrenches, punches, chisels, hack saws — Tap & die sets — Cutting torch with hoses & gauges — Welding helmets, welding rod & supplies — Alignment bars, many sets screw driver & pliers — Squares, levels, string lines — Shovels, rakes, post bars, steel post drivers — Hole saws from ½ inch to 4 inch — Battery charger, jumper cables, grease guns — Several lifting straps, chains & boomers — Large selection of tool boxes — Job boxes - Delta, Buyers, Better Built — (2) Tool organizer tool boxes.

OTHER RANCH ITEMS

Tractor tires with dual rims - Will fit IH 1466 tractor — Truck tires & rims, trailer tires — (2) 3 point rear blades - Leon & Ford — (1) Powder River calf table — Pump jacks — 50 gal. fuel tank with pump — Various tires 11.00x22 & 11.00x24.5 — Aluminum 22.5 rims.

Owner: 3D Energy Construction LLC

Dan or Marcy 406-427-5420

Auctioneers Note: Dan has moved home from North Dakota and has gone to work for Denbury in Belle Creek, MT. This is a liquidation of his construction equipment & tools which are in top condition & ready to go to work for you. Much of the equipment is new or like new; very well cared for. Plan to be with us on the 5th of October. Terms: Cash or Bankable Check Not responsible for accidents. --- Sale Conducted by --

MILLS AUCTION SERVICE

BOX 128 BOYES, MT 59316

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

FSA emergency loans program in Montana

USDA announced that Silver Bow County was designated on July 24, 2013 as a primary county natural disaster area due to damages and losses caused by the recent drought. The designation resulted in Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Jefferson and Madison counties being named contiguous disaster areas. Montana counties and Indian reservations that have been designated by USDA as natural disaster areas make all qualified farm and ranch operators in the designated areas eligible for low-interest FSA emergency loans provided eligibility requirements are met. Farmers and ranchers in eligible counties have eight months from the date of the declaration to apply for loans to help cover part of their actual losses. FSA will consider each loan application on its own merits, taking into account the extent of losses, security available and repayment ability. The current disaster designations listed below are all secretarial designations unless it indicates otherwise. The summary lists the deadlines to apply for the emergency loan program as well as the disaster type, disaster areas and timeframe included in the designation: Emergency Loan Application Deadlines for 2012 Calendar Year Disasters: September 9, 2013 deadline for producers in Richland, Roosevelt and Wibaux counties for the January 9, 2013 designation for disasters beginning January 1, 2012 that include combined effects of frost, freezes, flooding, severe thunderstorms, hail, high winds, drought, weather-related insect and disease damage Emergency Loan Application Deadlines for 2013 Calendar Year Disasters: December 10, 2013 deadline for producers in Big Horn, Carbon, Carter, Gallatin, Park and Powder River counties for the April 10, 2013 designation for disasters beginning April 2, 2013 that include: combined effects of excessive heat, high winds, wildfires, and insects associated with the drought. January 8, 2014 deadline for producers in Big Horn, Carbon, Carter, Fallon, Golden Valley, Musselshell, Park, Powder River, Rosebud, Stillwater, Sweet Grass, Treasure and Yellowstone counties for the May 8, 2013 designation for disasters beginning May 1, 2013 that include: combined effects of excessive heat, high winds, wildfires and insects associated with the drought. January 22, 2014 deadline for producers in Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge, Gallatin, Granite, Jefferson, Lewis & Clark, Madison, Meagher, Ravalli and Silver Bow counties for the May 22, 2013 designation for disasters beginning May 14, 2013 that include: combined effects of excessive heat, high winds, wildfires and insects associated with the drought. January 29, 2014 deadline for producers in Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge, Gallatin, Jefferson, Lewis & Clark, Madison, Powell and Silver Bow counties for the May 29, 2013 designation for disasters beginning May 25, 2013 that include: combined effects of excessive heat, high winds, wildfires and insects associated with the drought. February 5, 2014 deadline for producers in Gallatin, Broadwater, Jefferson, Madison, Meagher and Park counties for the June 5, 2013 designation for disasters beginning June 1, 2013 that include: combined effects of excessive heat, high winds, wildfires, and insects associated with the drought. March 10, 2014 deadline for producers in Beaverhead County for the July 10, 2013 designation for disasters from May 4 to July 8, 2013 that include: combined effects of excessive heat, high winds, wildfires, and insects associated with the drought. March 10, 2014 deadline for producers on the Fort Belknap, Fort Peck and Rocky Boys’ Indian Reservations, and the following counties: Blaine, Chouteau, Custer, Dawson, Fergus, Garfield, Hill, McCone, Musselshell, Petroleum, Rosebud, Valley, Big Horn, Carter, Cascade, Daniels, Fallon, Golden Valley, Judith Basin, Liberty, Phillips, Pondera, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Roosevelt, Sheridan, Teton, Treasure, Wheatland, Wibaux and Yellowstone. The major presidential disaster designation for physical and production losses dated July 10, 2013 is for flooding that occurred from May 19 to June 3, 2013. March 12, 2014 deadline for producers in Richland, Roosevelt and Wibaux counties for the July 12, 2013 major presidential disaster designation for physical and production losses for disasters dated May 17 to June 16, 2013 that include: severe storms and flooding. March 17, 2014 deadline for producers in Blaine, Fergus, Garfield, Petroleum, Phillips and Valley counties for the July 17, 2013 designation for disasters from May 1 to June 27, continued on page a32

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PERFORMANCE AG SERVICES • Convenient pick up locations in Conrad, Gildford and Stanford. •

Winter Wheat Seed Treat

Give your winter wheat crop the best start for top yieds in 2014. Use a quality seed treat. ~~Cruiser Max, Dividend, Rancona, Raxil, Stamina F3~~

Cheatgrass control

The best time to control cheatgrass is in the fall. --Make a plan prior to planting. Don’t wait until spring and then expect the best control. ~~Olympus, Pre-Pare, Powerflex~~

Fall Burndown

Fall is a great time for weed control. Let’s talk about your fall burndown program. Call Kevin now for your biggest discounts!

Great Products - Great Prices

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NEW S! S INE S U B

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Rebuilding 4 starters 4 alternators 4 generators and much more!!

Call Mike’s Electric (406) 544-1095, St. Ignatius, MT mikeselectric4u@hotmail.com

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FSA emergency loans program in Montana continued from page a30

2013 that include: excessive moisture and flooding. March 24, 2014 deadline for producers in Silver Bow, Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Jefferson and Madison counties for the July 24, 2013 designation for disasters from May 25 to July 19, 2013 that include: combined effects of excessive heat, high winds, wildfires and insects associated with the drought. The Emergency Loan rate is at 2.5 percent for the month of August 2013. The maximum emergency loan amount is $500,000. Emergency loan funds may be used to: Restore or replace essential property; Pay all or part of production costs associated with the disaster year; Pay essential family living expenses; or Refinance certain debts, excluding real estate. Producers interested in applying for an emergency or other farm loan should contact their local FSA office to set up an appointment with the Farm Loan Program staff serving your area and visit us online at www.fsa.usda.gov and click on Farm Loan Program on the left subject bar.

Trees that survive Wyoming’s climate

By University of Wyoming Extension Trees no longer managed by the Cheyenne Horticultural Field Station are the inspiration for a new bulletin suggesting trees to homeowners that will survive Wyoming’s climate. “Scrappy Trees: Raw and Exposed,” B-1243, discusses 19 of the trees that remain from research conducted during the mid-1930s to early 1950s. When the research focus of the station changed in the 1950s, the trees were no longer pruned, but many healthy trees still flourish. The University of Wyoming (UW) Extension bulletin provides a general description, hardiness, diseases and insects and landscape value for each of the 19 trees, said author Wyatt Feuz. Feuz is a University of Wyoming Extension technician. Co-authors Bridger Feuz and Hudson Hill are University of Wyoming Extension educators. The publication is available for free download by going to http://www.uwyo.edu/ces, clicking on Publications on the left-hand side and typing the publication number in the search field. A hardcopy is available for $5.

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Drylot beef cow production a viable option

By NDSU Extension Service Drylot beef cow production can be a viable alternative for producers, according to researchers at North Dakota State University’s (NDSU) Carrington Research Extension Center. The researchers are in the middle of a six-year study that compares drylot and pasture cow-calf beef production systems. “We are conducting this study because pasture and rangeland for grazing beef cattle are diminishing in some parts of the county due to drought, land taken out of pasture and hayland for more profitable crop production, labor shortages and other factors,” says Vern Anderson, the animal scientist at the center who leads the research. Preliminary results of the study suggest that spring-calving beef cows can be managed in drylot, but careful herd management and integration with crop production is needed for competitive biological performance and economics. “The bottom line depends heavily on feed cost and meeting the cows’ nutritional needs,” Andersons says. For the drylot system part of this study, researchers confine cow/calf pairs to a feedlot pen during the summer until crop residue is available for cows to graze in the fall. The drylot calves are weaned at that time. Pasture calves are weaned in late October, and cows graze the native grasses until about December 1, when they are returned to wintering pens. Lactating drylot cows are fed a variety of feeds, with rations balanced to meet or exceed requirements. Feeds used include crop residues (corn stover, wheat, barley and pea straws) and multiple coproducts (distillers grains, wheat midds, barley hulls and others), plus some corn silage and grass hay. The two groups of cows are wintered in separate pens but on the same basic ration. “Biologically, drylot calves were 46 pounds lighter than pasture calves when drylot calves were weaned in late September,” Anderson says. “Creep grazing can improve calf gains and reduce creep feed consumption. Steers from the two groups were equal in weight when sent to market on the same day after feedlot finishing.” Here are some other findings from the study: • Cow weight varied more in drylot cows during the year and from year to year. • Pregnancy rates were similar for both groups of cows after three years of the study. • More drylot cows were assisted at birth than pasture cows (14 vs. 5 percent). The researchers also found that feed costs were higher for drylot cows during lactation ($1.72 per head daily), compared with cows on pasture ($1 per head per day), but drylot cows spent fewer days on high-cost diets. Here are other findings related to cost: • Annual feed costs per cow were $519 per cow for drylot cows and $457 per cow for pasture cows. Extending crop aftermath grazing can reduce drylot cow feed costs and distribute manure. • Creep feed costs were $84 per calf for drylot calves and $101 for pasture calves, which consume creep feed for more than four weeks longer than the drylot calves. • Manure from drylot cows was valued at $60 per head for nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizer. “The net annual production cost was $580 per cow for drylot and $557 for pasture cows,” Anderson says. “The drylot cost equates to $43-per-acre pasture rent, with six acres per cow for the six-month grazing period from late May to early December. The crop enterprise gets paid for stover and other feeds, enhancing crop-livestock integration.” The weaning weight in late September was 571 pounds for drylot calves and 617 pounds for pasture calves. Considering the costs of production, this equates to $1.02 per pound of drylot calf and 79 cents for pasture calves weaned in late October at 707 pounds. “The critical factors for drylot production are providing the right nutrition at the right time to keep feed costs down,” Anderson says. “This means sourcing low-cost or highnutrient-density feeds at competitive prices. Feed quality is critical, especially from calving to the end of the breeding season as drylot cows perform based on what is placed in the bunk.” ##### Marilyn looked down at one of her granddaughters and tenderly told her what long, thick, beautiful eyelashes she had. Her granddaughter responded in the same loving, admiring tone, giving Marilyn what she thought was a sincere complement: “And, Grammie, you have such beautiful broken ones.”

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MONTANA SHORTHORN ASSOCIATION

For the best in shorthorn genetics contact one of the following members: Tom McClelland Manhattan, Montana Phone: 406-282-7392

Diamond K Shorthorns Twin Bridges, Montana Phone: 406-684-5414 or cell 406-660-1469

Riverside Ranch Park City, Montana Phone: 406-633-2560

Dry Gulch Land and Livestock Stevensville, Montana Phone: 406-777-3114

Jocko Valley Cattle Company 32526 McCloud Road Arlee, Montana Phone: 406-546-4687 or cell 406-239-9503

R&A Vanek Shorthorns Stockett, Montana Phone: cell 406-899-5409

Lost Prairie Farm, LLC Marion, Montana Phone: 406-858-2403

Dick & Sherri Perkins - Lilly Tate Deer Lodge, Montana Phone: 406-560-0082

Wood River Shorthorns Mountain Home, Idaho Phone: 208-590-1308

Caleb Reichhardt Butte, Montana Cell: 406-491-6597

McMillan Shorthorn Ranch Lewistown, Montana Phone: 406-538-5521 or cell 406-350-5521

Justin Huebert Mountain Home, Idaho

Gillespie Show Cattle Ethridge, Montana Phone: 406-339-2943 or cell 406-949-4453 Bullis Creek Ranch Wood Lake, Nebraska Phone: 402-967-3060 or cell 402-376-4465

Bar Diamond Heart Ranch Pryor, Montana Phone: 406-259-9252 or cell 406-855-6864 Wells Pitcreek Shorthorns Carson, North Dakota Phone: 701-522-3477 or cell 701-426-2328

For further information call Secretary, Ann Becker 406-858-2403 www.montanashorthorns.com

TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT SPOKANE, WA 1-800-366-4497 Brad Dykes, 509-714-8232

MISSOULA, MT 1-800-356-3547

Brad Cell: 406-239-8188 - Dyhlan 406-274-2993

2 available

NEW CTS Pack Mule belly dump trailers, 43-ft., 3 axle, air ride, 3rd axle air lift, Super singles on all aluminum wheels, Infinite gate control valve, removable push block, pintle for pup, 23.5 cubic yard......................................CALL for Details

2005 International 9400I Cummins ISX, 10 speed autoshift, 3.55 ratio, 51” mid roof, Thermo King APU, under 700,000 miles. Very clean truck...Ready to work.......$23,900

LOCKERS

2009 Kubota RTV1100 side-by-side, 4x4, hydrostatic, diesel engine, power steering, air, heat, radio prep kit, wipers, hydraulic dump box, Rhino lined, 460 and 502 hours. Everything freshly serviced including all new filters and fluids. 2 to choose from. Each..........$14,500

2009 Peterbilt 387 Cummins ISX 600 hp, 18 speed transmission, Eaton D40-170P rears, 3.73 ratio, dual lockers, In-Dash navigation, leather seats, polished aluminum Herd bumper, 387,000 miles. Excellent truck.CALL for Details

2008 Mack CX MP8 485 hp, Eaton 13 speed, Eaton 40,000# rears, 3.55 ratio, 11R22.5 tires on aluminum wheels. Only 530,000 miles. Very nice truck..............................CALL for Details

1993 White/GM fuel truck, 2200 gallon interpipe fuel tank, 2 PTO’s, winch on rear, pintle air and electric on rear, Marmon Harrington all wheel drive, very low miles, Cummins 310 hp, 8LL transmission.........................CALL for Details

View More Trucks and Equipment at www.transportequip.com

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USED COMBINES

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

Thanks to you our lot is getting bare... WE NEED YOUR TRADES!! USED HAYING EQUIPMENT

Case IH 1480, rock trap, with Case IH 1010 30-ft. header, batt reel....................................... $24,900

NEW & USED HEADERS

(2) 2011 MacDon M150 windrowers, hydraulic centerlink, Trimble 500 with EZ-Steer autosteer, 35-ft. MacDon D60 draper headers, dual knife, split reel, fore/aft, transport with gauge wheels.........Just In

USED TRACTORS

Case IH 5240 MFD, 100 hp, cab, air conditioning, powershift with forward/reverse shuttle, Case IH 520 loader, bucket, grapple. Only 3300 hours, good condition..........................................................Call

New Case IH Farmall Tractors

0.0% financing for up to 72 months oac

MacDon D60 45-ft. draper header with pickup reel, transport................................................... $72,500 Case IH 1042 36-ft. draper header, pickup reel, fore/ aft, transport with gauge wheels.............. $36,500

USED AIR DRILLS

Morris Maxim I 50-ft. air drill, 10” spacing, 3.5” steel packers, 7300 Morris tow behind air cart, 8” auger...............................................................Call

USED SPRAYERS

2004 Case IH 2015 pickup header, Swathmaster attachment. Excellent condition.................. $12,900 Case IH 1015 pickup header, Swathmaster attachment...........................................................Just In New Holland 2450 windrower, cab, hydro, air conditioning, 12-ft. auger head, conditioner, reverser. 1995 Case IH 1015 15-ft. pickup header, Victory atOnly 384 hours.........................................Just In tachment..................................................... $8995 International 810 13-ft. pickup header, Rake-up rak- John Deere 580 pull-type windrower, 25-ft. draper.. .................................................................... $4995 ing pickup. Very little use............................. $8995 New Holland 960 13-ft. pickup header with Sund Make attachment.................................................. $2995 New Holland 960 13-ft. pickup header less attachOffer ment............................................................ $1495 Massey 1859 13-ft. pickup head less attachment..... ...................................................................... $995

MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

Mayrath 8x60 grain auger, swing hopper, PTO drive............................................................ $3995

Give Gary or Kurt a call for all of your equipment needs.

SAVE UP TO

50%

Case IH RBX563 round baler, net/twine, wide pickup, large tires................................................. $22,900 Case IH RBX562 round baler, twine tie, standard pickup..............................................................Call

on custom-made round baler belts and swather canvas. We also repair round baler belts.

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Apache 1010 self-propelled sprayer, 100-ft. booms, 1000 gallon tank, low hours. Excellent.................. .......................................................... Just Traded Case IH SRX160 suspended boom 132-ft. sprayer, Raven Auto Rate, 1600 gallon tank, 4 ball valves, induction cone.......................................... $36,500 Flexi-Coil System 67XL sprayer, 120-ft. wheel boom........................................................ $19,900 Flexi-Coil System 67XL sprayer, 114-ft. wheel boom, Auto Rate, 2 sets of nozzles.......... $19,900 Flexi-Coil System 67XL suspended boom sprayer, 1600 gallon water tank, 90-ft. booms, Auto-Rate, foam marker, rinse tank............................ $34,500 Flexi-Coil System 67XL wheel boom sprayer with 110-ft. booms, 1000 gallon tank, Flexi-Control, excellent....................................................... $19,900

USED INDUSTRIAL

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

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

1980 IHC 412B 11-yard elevating scraper with good rubber. Excellent maintenance and ready to work. ................................................................. $24,900

BIG SKY EQUIPMENT

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

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

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Big Sky Equipment Toll-free 1-800-332-7541 or Conrad local 278-3277

Straw Chopper Program

Control your excessive straw problem with a straw chopper for your Axial-Flow combine.

New Shipment Just arrived

In stock now!!!

Managing your straw has become a critical part of a successful no-till operation. A straw chopper can help to eliminate your problems... in many cases you may be able to limit or eliminate the need for a heavy harrow operation. Call for details on our installation program!

Choppers for all IH and Case IH rotary and most John Deere combines

Big Sky Equipment

Toll-free 1-800-332-7541 or Conrad local 406-278-3277

Excellent Selection of Sprayer Parts and Accessories O Nozzles O Fittings O Valves O Pumps O Hose

Don’t wait to do your repairs... Call and schedule your’s today!

Complete combine & swather head repair

AUGERS

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

ROCK GUARDS

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

Call for repair estimates and scheduling

Pickup Reels Available – All Sizes

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

Toll-free 1-800-332-7541 or Conrad local 278-3277 r orde Early ram Prog

Big Sky Equipment

(1) McCormick MTX135 tractor, MFD, loader (2) Case IH Farmall 125A tractors, MFD, loader (1) Vermeer R2800 hydraulic v-rake

(1) Vermeer 605 Super M round baler, net, large tires (1) Morris 900 Hayhiker bale mover (1) Apache 1220 sprayer, 1200 gallon, 100-ft. booms

Big Sky Equipment

Toll-free 1-800-332-7541 or Conrad local 406-278-3277

Hart & Carter

Big Sky Equipment

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Remaining New Equipment - Year End Savings

HEADER TIN

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

In Stock

(1) New MacDon M205, R85 16-ft. disc header (1) New MacDon M155, A40 16-ft. sickle header

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Triple T Farm Services, LLC offering custom manure spreading service

Contact Todd

Tatman at 406-350-1888 to schedule

##### “To any of us grandchildren who acted lazy, Granny would say, ‘You’re as much use as a mudflap on a turtle.’” ##### Nothing beats the love and attention that grandmothers and grandfathers bestow on their grandkids, and the parents and kids know this. So if they want to treat you to a dinner, a small gift, or a party, let them. It’s their way of acknowledging how important your role is in the family and how grateful they are to have you in their lives.

Vibrance Extreme

Phone 406-378-2112 – After hours: Roger Terry 406-378-3220

Winter Wheat Seed

By Larry Stanfel Mother Amadeus came West with four Of her most intrepid Ursuline nuns, Who founded a Convent school and more for Both Indian and white girl little ones

Clearfield varieties • Judee • Decade • Brawl • AP503 • Yellowstone Put Clearfield technology to work reducing cheatgrass and wild oat problems • Bearpaw • Others available Even if we don’t have it listed - WE CAN GET IT!

Willow Creek

Beardless Forage Winter Wheat up to 5-tons/acre, irrigated Call Roger or Jason for details

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Your grain or ours

By Oklahoma State University Just about everybody dreams of the day they can trade the daily grind for the sweet freedom of retirement. However, recent studies suggest we have a better chance of aging well if we stay active and engaged even after we breeze into our golden years. And, it turns out, maintaining a schedule – just like in our working lives – can help. “It’s not the work, per se, but the structure and purpose that comes with having a job,” said Jan Johnston, Oklahoma State University (OSU) Cooperative Extension gerontology specialist. To clarify, staying engaged does not mean watching television all day. Rather it is about staying socially, physically and mentally connected to the world around us. Work generally gives us a chance to do that on a regular basis, Johnston said, but, once we retire, there are plenty of ways to accomplish the same result outside of the workplace. “After retiring, there are opportunities to volunteer, mentor and consult,” she said. “All of these types of activities help us maintain that all important connection to others and to the world.” For retirees disinterested in re-entering the workforce or picking up part-time work, or for those who are unable to work due to a disability, volunteering may be the way to go. “For example, 4-H is built on the dedication of volunteers,” Johnston said. “Older adults can add so much to the lives of young people, and older adults benefit from being able to stay positively engaged in the world around them.” While remaining engaged is an important ingredient in the recipe for aging well, following a healthy lifestyle plays a role, too. “There is no escaping the need to balance a healthy diet with physical, mental and social activities in an effort to age well,” she said. “Studies show that worn out phrase – ‘use it or lose it’ – continues to be the basis of findings that encourage us to find and maintain that balance.”

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Keep it moving for good health in the golden years

All forage feeds available with vegetable oil

Pre-Order Your Cake For Fall 406-378-2112 Big Sandy, MT After hours: Roger Terry 406-378-3220

They raised a stone school in that wilderness, By time and elements too soon renounced, A later man made a barn from what’s left, Their theatre-dorm, called the Op’ra House Log houses, dirt floors, straw bunks with hard boards, They lived out their vows and withstood far worse; When pneumonia struck Mother, they turned towards Ohio and the Abbess’ childhood nurse Born a Tennessee slave, Mary Fields came To Cascade and worked the cure with her hands; She could read and write, and the Convent named Her wagon-driver and school handyman From a pay dispute blossomed a shoot-out, She was sacked at sixty, then hauled the mail; Over bad roads with wolves and robbers about, Stagecoach Mary brought the post without fail Six feet tall, she weighed an eighth of a ton And was partial to strong drink and cigars; Good with her pistols and fists and shotgun, She’d killed other men, ‘twas gossiped in bars So well-loved was Mary there in Cascade, That one year the town observed her birthday; They got up a party for her and paid Their deep respect with a school holiday At seventy, Mary was too worn for her route So the nuns found her a new position; A laundry she ran until time ran out, She was buried near St. Peter’s mission

##### “Although [my Gramma’s] hands were worn and wrinkled, they were so tender,” says Jan. “Her gentle touch was so full of love and compassion. When she kissed you, both hands would cradle your face between them and hold you for just an extra second. I think she transferred some of her soul to you when those hands would hold you. To see her caress a new baby’s face could bring tears to my eyes. No words from me could ever even come close to saying what an important part she played in my life. As I rock my grandbabies, I can’t help but think of her and sometimes I feel as though she is here with me. And I can feel the faint touch of a pair of gentle, loving hands against my face.”

##### Experts say more than 1,000 square kilometers of productive land is lost annually in Morocco, Tunisia, and Libya to desertification.

Miscellaneous

Bobcat 3400 4x4 utility vehicle. Tag #25299................................... $8950 (H) 2013 John Deere 855D-S4 gator, 4 seat, diesel, 95 hp........................ $14,350 (B) Polaris 800 XP 4WD Ranger utility vehicle. Tag #25668..............................$8500 (L) Arctic Cat XT700 Prowler utility vehicle, EFI. Tag #25978..................... $5500 (G) Honda Rancher 4x4 ATV. Tag #26151...... ................................................$3750 (L) 2002 Kawasaki Mule utility vehicle. Tag #25977................................... $3500 (G) Brandt 4500 grain vac. ..... Coming in (G) Buhler Y1010H transfer auger. Like new. Tag #20464............................. $2500 (H) Farmhand F32A manure spreader, PTO drive, nice. Tag #25457.........$4500 (LV) Bale King 2000 round bale processor. Tag #24995................................ $10,950 (B) Bale King 3100 round bale processor. Tag #26132................................ $13,500 (H) Bale King 2010 round bale processor. Tag #24724................................... $7500 (H) Frontier AF11E front angle snow blade, 3/4/5 ldrs. Tag #26051............ $2100 (B) Buhler 45 7-ft. rear blade. Tag #24902...... ................................................$650 (LV) King Kutter 7-ft. rear angle blade. Tag #26177..................................... $395 (B) King BB60 60” box blade, no rippers. Tag #25407....................................$350 (LV) General Imp BB60 5-ft. rear box blade. Tag #3483....................................... $475 (B) FFC LAF5708 9-ft. loader mount snowblade. Tag #26578.................. $2400 (B) Frontier RB2310 10-ft. hydraulic angle, rear blade. Tag #26688.................. $4200 (B)

General Imp 7-ft. rear blade. Tag #23752.. ................................................$1000 (L) John Deere 54” front mount blade. Tag #22003................................... $1000 (B) John Deere 54” front mount blade. Tag #25152..................................... $975 (B) Frontier AL1572E debris grapple, 6-ft. 4/5 series ldrs. Tag #26049.......... $2900 (B) Farmhand 8 Pack small square bale handling head. Tag #26652.......... $1500 (B) RZ60 5-ft. rotary cutter. Tag #26096........... .................................................$900 (G) John Deere 673 74” rotary tiller. Tag #25370...................................$3000 (G) John Deere 550 60” rotary tiller. Tag #26498................................... $1150 (H) Woods chipper, 3-point, PTO drive, 3” capacity. Tag #26422.................. $2500 (B) Loftness 962H 8-ft. dual auger snowblower, 3-point. Tag #26639...............$8950 (LV) John Deere 59” front snowblower. Tag #22951................................... $3500 (B) John Deere 59” front snowblower. Tag #26178................................... $1600 (B) John Deere 54” front snowblower. Tag #25331................................... $1800 (B) Allied 48” snowblower, 3-point mount. Tag #26427..................................... $900 (B) Danuser F8 3-point post hole digger, 12” bit. Tag #26143....................... $1200 (G) Wheatheart High & Heavy skid steer mount post pounder. #25876............. $7300 (B) Fimco 50 gallon 3-point sprayer with 8-ft. boom. Tag #26179.................... $850 (B) Shaver 901 post hole digger with two bits. Tag #20775..............................$1100 (B)

Drills

John Deere 1770NT corn planter, 16 row, 30”. Tag #25536.................. $92,500 (G) John Deere 1820/1900 60-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot. Tag #25282.....$75,000 (L) John Deere 730 36-ft air drill, disk, 6” spacing. Tag #24432........... $55,500 (G) John Deere 9450 50-ft. box drill, 12” spacing. Tag #22937.................. $23,000 (H) John Deere 9400 50-ft. box drill, 12” spacing. Tag #24105.................. $27,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/3450 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, double shoot. Tag #25567....... . .......................................... $74,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/2340 57-ft. 7.5” spacing, tow between. Tag #26163... $50,000 (G) Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 45-ft. air drill, 12” spacing. Tag #26194........... $57,000 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing. Tag #20918........... $42,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing. Tag #24504........... $68,400 (H)

Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing. Tag #20840............$37,500 (L) Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 60-ft. air drill, 7.5” spacing. Tag #26287........... $18,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 7500/3450 60-ft. air drill, 9” spacing. Tag #24912........... $75,000 (G) Bourgault 5710 40-ft. air drill with 10” spacing. Tag #26534......... $105,000 (G) Morris 7180 Maxim 29-ft. 12” spacing. Tag #25101.................................$29,750 (L) New Holland SD440 60-ft. air drill, 9” spacing. Tag #24886......... $128,000 (H) New Holland SD440 60-ft. air drill, 9” spacing. Tag #24107..........$104,000 (L) Concord 3400 Tag #24920........................ . ..........................................$35,000 (G) International 510 grass and fertilizer, 6” spacing, 12-ft. end wheel. Tag #26549.. . ............................................$7000 (LV)

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TRAILERS & DRILL FOR SALE

2004 Travalong 24-ft. gooseneck stock trailer. Like new, low miles.. $8500 1980 DN 24-ft. gooseneck stock trailer............................................. $2000 John Deere 8300 disc drill with grass attachment.............................. Call

Call 406-356-2373, Forsyth, MT

Lawn & Garden

John Deere 737 Z-track 54” commercial mower. #25809....................... $2800 (H) John Deere 1435 72” deck, diesel, front mower. Tag #26517................ $7500 (H) John Deere 1435 72” deck, diesel, front mower. Tag #26516................ $7500 (H) John Deere X724 62” deck, 150 hours, excellent. Tag #26514............. $8200 (H) John Deere X485 25 hp, gas, 54” deck, bagger. #26380...................... $8500 (B) John Deere X320 22 hp, 48” deck, hydro. Tag #26055..............................$3999 (L) John Deere G100 25 hp, 54” deck, hydro. Tag #26050............................$1750 (LV) John Deere LA145 22 hp, 48” deck, hydro. Tag #26056............................$1799 (LV) John Deere LA120 21 hp, 42” deck, hydro, bagger. #Tag #26281...............$995 (LV) John Deere Z425 zero turn mower, 22 hp, 54” deck. Tag #26270............. $3250 (H) John Deere Z245 zero turn mower, 48” deck. Tag #19680................... $3599 (G) John Deere LT166 42” mulching deck. Tag #26145....................................$1100 (B) John Deere 1445 front mower, diesel. Tag #23992................................... $8950 (H) John Deere 185 hydro transmission, 48” deck. #25845............................ $650 (G) John Deere 48C Powerflow bagger. Tag #23618..................................... $900 (B) John Deere LT160 16 hp, hydro transmission. #25935........................... $1500 (G) John Deere LT155 38” deck, hydro tranmission. Tag #26261...................... $950 (B)

Sprayers

John Deere 4930 120-ft. 20” spacing. Tag #24866..............................$265,000 (G) John Deere 4830 100-ft., 20” spacing, 400 hours. Tag #25565............. $189,500 (G) John Deere 4830 Tag #26602.$193,000 (H) Rogator 1286C 120-ft., 20” spacing. Tag #25263.............................. $190,000 (H) Spray Air SP2010 103-ft. 20” spacing, 1000 gallon. Tag #25624............ $102,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 67XL 120-ft., 20” spacing, 1500 gallon. Tag #25275.............. $16,500 (H) Loral Airmax 1000 spreader, AutoTrac ready. #24922...................... $70,000 (G) Terragator 8104 spreader truck. Tag #24921................................$87,000 (G) GMC truck sprayer, 60-ft., 20” spacing. 1000 gallon. Tag #25371.............. $47,000 (G) NYB 500 gallon, 80-ft. boom for pickup. #25830................................ $19,500 (H) Summers Ultimate NT 1500 gallon sprayer, 110-ft. boom. Tag #26149.....$38,000 (L) Summers Ultimate 1500 Tag #26277....... ............................................ $28,500 (H) Summers Ultimate 1500 gallon, 110-ft. boom. Tag #26148................$40,000 (L)

2.5 % Fixed Rate for 5 years Qualified OAC.

GREAT FALLS (G) 888-760-2005 I LEWISTOWN (L) 800-823-3373

BELGRADE (B) 866-282-3337 I HAVRE (H) 800-621-5701

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John Deere LT150 tractor style mower. Tag #23050................................... $1000 (G) John Deere L118 22 hp, 42” deck, hydro. Tag #26605............................... $795 (B) Sabre 1438GS 14 hp, 38” deck, 5 speed gear. Tag #62518.....................$495 (LV) Grasshopper 729 front mower with 61” deck, 29 hp. Tag #26185......$11,900 (B) Husqvarna YTH2148 21-hp, 48” deck, hydro. Tag #26414.................. $1300 (B) Toro Z480 hydro transmission with bagger. #25903................................... $1900 (G) Toro 71227 16 hp, 38” deck, hydro. Tag #26415..................................... $850 (B) Cub Cadet 3204 mower deck and front blade. Tag #26072.................. $2900 (B) Husqvarna YTH2448, 24 hp twin, 48” deck, hydro. Tag #25474.................$1550 (LV) Husqvarna YTH Tag #26460..................... ............................................... $1300 (B) Jacobson F-10 greens finish mower. Tag #25405................................... $6500 (B) 40” lawn sweeper. Tag #25716....$100 (LV)

Windrowers & Mower Conditioners

2013 John Deere D450 40-ft. draper head, 370 hours. Tag #26626...... $180,000 (H) 2013 John Deere D450 40-ft. draper head, 360 hours. Tag #26627...... $180,000 (H) John Deere 4895 16-ft. double sickle, 1670 hours. Tag 26354..................$70,000 (L) John Deere 2280 12-ft. sickle, diesel, cab, air. Tag #26546......................$9500 (LV) Case IH WD2303 with 15.5-ft. rotary head, 170 hours. Tag #24124........ $99,750 (G) Case IH 8820 16-ft. hay head and 25-ft. draper head. Tag #26537.... $33,000 (G) Case IH 8312 12-ft. rotary swing tongue.... Tag #26515............................. $8900 (B) MacDon M150 with 35-ft. draper head. Tag #24787.............................. $128,000 (H) John Deere 956 14.5 rotary mower, steel conditioner.......................Coming in (H) John Deere 955 14.5-ft. rotary mower conditioner. Tag #25506............... $5000 (G) John Deere 945 13-ft. rotary mower conditioner. Tag #26612............... $13,000 (H) John Deere 945 13-ft. rotary, Impeller conditioner........................... Coming in (LV) John Deere 1600A 18-ft. double sickle swing tongue. Tag #26200....$13,000 (L) Hesston 8100 21-ft. draper head. Tag #26355................................ $21,500 (H) Hesston 1275 16-ft. sickle swing tongue. Tag #24759...........................$13,500 (L) MacDon A30D 16-ft. sickle swing tongue. Tag #23548.......................... $24,950 (H) 2011 New Holland H8080 16-ft. rotary disc, 550 hours. Tag #26521........ $94,500 (G) New Holland 1116H with 16-ft. sickle, rubber roll conditioner. Tag #23394.$5500 (L) New Holland 499 12-ft. sickle, center pivot tongue. Tag #26551...............$6500 (LV) International 4000 with draper head. Tag #26317................................... $6500 (H)

LIVINGSTON (LV) 800-824-3932 CHESTER (C) 406-759-5010

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Combines & Attachments

John Deere S680 400 bushel, 540 hp, 482 hours. Tag #25657............ $335,000 (G) John Deere S680 400 bushel, 540 hp. Tag #26598.............................. $340,000 (G) John Deere 9870 STS 300 bushel, 440 hp. Tag #24850....................... $267,000 (G) John Deere 9870 STS 300 bushel, 440 hp. Tag #24852....................... $235,000 (G) John Deere 9770 STS 300 bushel, 360 hp. Tag #26324....................... $260,000 (H) John Deere 9760 STS 250 bushel, 340 hp. Tag #24774........................$182,500 (L) John Deere 9760 STS 250 bushel, 340 hp. Tag #24736....................... $151,500 (H) John Deere 9760 STS 250 bushel, 340 hp. Tag #24737....................... $153,500 (H) John Deere 9750 STS 300 bushel, 325 hp. Tag #25367....................... $100,000 (H) John Deere 9750 STS 300 bushel, 325 hp, 2972 hours. Tag #26619... $118,000 (H) 2001 John Deere 9650 STS 2903 hours. Tag #26303....................... $117,000 (H) John Deere 9650 STS 240 bushel, 275 hp, 3607 hours. Tag #26620... $118,000 (H) John Deere 9610 240 bushel, 275 hp. Tag #26691................................ $70,000 (G) John Deere 9500 combine with John Deere 925 head, batt reel. Tag #26567............ . .......................................... $34,000 (H) John Deere 8820 combine with 230 head. Tag #26146..........................$18,500 (L) John Deere 7720 combine with 224 head. Tag #26708........................$11,500 (LV) John Deere 7720 combine...Coming in (H) Case IH 2388 210 bushel, 280 hp. Tag #26301.............................. $138,000 (H) Case IH 2388 combine, 210 bushel, 280 hp, 2042 head. Tag #26622.... $139,500 (H) Case IH 1680 210 bushel, 225 hp. Tag #23651................................ $27,500 (H) Case IH 1680 210 bushel, 225 hp. Tag #24823................................ $37,500 (H) Case IH 1680 210 bushel, 225 hp. Tag #24883................................ $31,500 (H) Case IH 1680 210 bushel, 225 hp. Tag #23508................................ $26,500 (G) Case IH 1480 208 bushel, 210 hp. Tag #26398................................ $10,500 (H) Case IH 1460 combine, no head. Tag #26686................................... $6000 (H) Lots of combine platforms in stock.

Construction Equipment

John Deere 323DT track loader, 875 hours. Tag #21464..........................$37,500 (L) 2013 John Deere 320D 68 hp, 2000# lift, cab, air. Tag #26690..........$36,950 (LV) 2008 Bobcat S300 75 hp, 3000 lb. lift, heat/ air. Tag #26535................... $42,000 (G) Bobcat 7753 46 hp, 1750 lb. lift, bucket. Tag #26538................................ $21,000 (G) International 4140 skidsteer, 40 hp diesel, 1300# lift. #25875...................$4000 (L) International 3820A backhoe/loader, 84 hp. Tag #24944........................$11,900 (LV) Cat 12F motor grader, cab/heat, 12-ft. blade................................... $21,000 (G) Erskine 2118 60” hydraulic snowblower. #25899................................... $1700 (B) 2-Miscellaneous skidsteer backhoe attachments............................. Coming in (G) ASV 6-way dozer blade for SSL. Tag #24980................................... $2500 (B) Woods 48” pallet fork, fits a skidsteer. Tag #26424..................................... $600 (B)

2.5 % Fixed Rate For 5 years or Qualified OAC.

Round Balers

John Deere 568 MegaWide, twine only, push bar. Tag #23363.......... $26,500 (H) John Deere 568 MegaWide, net wrap, push bar. Tag #26183................... $43,000 (H) John Deere 568 Mega Wide, net wrap, push bar. Tag #26494..................$31,500 (LV) John Deere 567 twine and net. Tag #26219................................ $15,000 (H) John Deere 567 twine and net.................. ....................................... Coming in (G) John Deere 567 twine and net. Tag #26675.................................$21,000 (L) John Deere 566 twine only, 12,500 bales. Tag #26377...........................$10,500 (L) John Deere 566 twine and net wrap. Tag #26448................................$15,500 (G) John Deere 566 net and twine. Tag #26298................................ $11,000 (H) John Deere 566 twine only........................ ........................................ Coming in (L) John Deere 535 twine only. Tag #19554... ................................................$4950 (L) John Deere 535 twine only. Tag #23888... ............................................... $4950 (H) John Deere 535 twine only. Tag #24895... ............................................... $5500 (H) John Deere 535 net wrap. Tag #24861..... ............................................$10,000 (G) John Deere 535 net wrap. Tag #23307..... ................................................$6500 (L) John Deere 535 twine only. Tag #26375... ................................................$5500 (L) John Deere 530 twine only. Tag #26045... ..............................................$3250 (LV) Case IH RB564 twine only. Tag #25129..... .............................................$18,500 (L) Case IH RBX562 twine only. Tag #26519.. .............................................$20,000 (L) Case IH RBX562 twine only. Tag #23670.. ............................................... $6500 (H) Case IH 8465A net wrap. Tag #24837....... ................................................$6000 (L) Case IH 8460 round baler. Tag #26316...... ............................................... $5500 (H) Case IH 3850 round baler. Tag #26016...... ............................................... $2500 (H) Hesston 5465A twine only. Tag #23671.... ............................................ $17,000 (H) New Holland BR7090 Extra Sweep pickup. Tag #26231.......................... $23,500 (H) New Holland BR7090 Extra Sweep pickup. Tag #26357.......................... $27,900 (B) New Holland 688 with net wrap. Tag #25281....................................$9950 (L) New Holland 688, net wrap. Tag #25482.. ............................................$14,000 (G) New Holland 664 twine only, auto tie. Tag #26373....................................$7500 (L) New Holland 664 twine and wrap. Tag #26608................................$13,600 (G) New Holland BR780 twine only. Tag #26265................................... $9500 (B) New Holland BR780 net wrap. Tag #24933.................................$17,000 (L) New Holland BR780 net wrap. Tag #24934.................................$17,000 (L) Vermeer 605K twine only. Tag #26475...... ................................................$5000 (L)

Misc. Haying

John Deere 348 square baler, hydraulic tension. Tag #25079...........$11,950 (LV) Freeman 1390 inline square baler, Deutz engine. Tag #26167............. $17,900 (B) John Deere 39N 7-ft. sickle bar mower, 3-point. Tag #25404...............$1750 (LV) Ford 501 7-ft. sickle bar mower, 3-point. Tag #26548..................................$1800 (LV) 2010 9-ft. sickle bar mower. Tag #26541.... ................................................$5000 (L) New Holland 1032 bale wagon, auto tie. Tag #23430............................$5950 (LV) Inland 1000 round bale mover, 7 bale. Tag #26447..................................$8500 (LV) H&S BF12HC 12 wheel hi-capacity V rake. #26322....................................$7000 (L) Vermeer R2300 hydraulic fold rake, hydraulic drive. Tag #26636...........$13,500 (LV) Sitrex RP4 hay rake. Tag #22995..$850 (G)

Tractors

John Deere 9530T, 475 hp, 30” tracks, 420 hours. Tag #25640............. $300,000 (G) John Deere 8960 4WD, 370 hp, 8398 hours. Tag #25649................................ $58,000 (L) John Deere 8420 MFWD, 235 hp, 5250 hours. Tag #25448..............$125,000 (L) John Deere 8300 MFWD, 200 hp, duals, 6975 hours. #25941...........$79,500 (LV) John Deere 8230 MFWD, 225 hp, IVT, 2665 hours. Tag #25535............. $162,500 (G) John Deere 7930 746 loader, 220 hp, 2645 hours. Tag #24936............. $155,000 (H) John Deere 7920 IVT transmission, 208 hp, duals, 4160 hours. #25940..................... ........................................... $109,000 (B) John Deere 7720 145 hp, 746 loader, 2593 hours. #25797....................$115,000 (L) John Deere 7730 IVT, 190 hp, duals, 1330 hours. #25945................... $128,500 (G) John Deere 7630 175 hp, 4675 hours. #25942................................ $99,500 (B) John Deere 7430 loader, 166 hp, 2825 hours. Tag #24880............. $126,500 (H) John Deere 7430 166 hp. Tag #26280...... .......................................... $134,000 (H) John Deere 7400 120 hp, loader............... ........................................Coming in (B) John Deere 7330 Premium 150 hp, loader, 5500 hours. Tag #26400...... $89,500 (B) John Deere 7230 Premium 135 hp, 741 SL loader, 1550 hours. #25938.............. ...........................................$102,500 (L) John Deere 7210 MFWD, 95 hp, 3988 hours. Tag #23338............... $53,000 (H) John Deere 7130 Premium 125 hp, 740 SL loader, 1150 hours. #25936.................... ..........................................$102,500 (LV) John Deere 7130 Premium 125 hp, loader and grapple, 600 hours. Tag #26290...... .......................................... $110,000 (G) John Deere 6430 Premium 125 hp, loader and grapple, 604 hours. #25829............ ...........................................$95,000 (LV) John Deere 6430 Premium 125 hp, loader and grapple, 2300 hours. Tag #26444.... .............................................$79,500 (L) John Deere 6430 Premium 125 hp, loader and grapple, 3900 hours. Tag #26443.... .............................................$72,500 (L) John Deere 6420 loader, 110 hp, 5818 hours. Tag #24875..............$63,500 (LV) John Deere 6400 100 hp, MFWD, cab, loader, 2923 hours. Tag #26687............. ............................................ $47,900 (B) John Deere 6200 66 hp, cab, loader, grapple, 8050 hours. Tag #26372........... ............................................ $27,500 (H) John Deere 5101E 101 hp, MFWD, loader, 165 hours........................Coming in (B) John Deere 4520 cab, 125 hp, 9500 hours. Tag #24832..............................$9950 (L) John Deere 4520 125 hp, Du-Al loader. Tag #26502................................ $12,500 (H) John Deere 4400 MFWD, 36 hp, 430 loader, 690 hours. Tag #26173........ $15,900 (B) John Deere 4200 22 hp, MFWD, 430 loader, 485 hours. Tag #26499.......$13,900 (LV) John Deere 4040 cab, 3-point, 90 hp. Tag #24800................................ $15,000 (H) John Deere 4010 2WD, 80 hp. Tag #25278... .....................................................$8500 (L) John Deere 3255 95 hp, MFWD, loader, 10,000 hours. Tag #26501....................$34,500 (L) John Deere 2240 50 hp, 2WD........................ ............................................ .Coming in (L) John Deere 1530 45 hp, 2WD, canopy, loader. Tag #26635................................$8950 (LV) John Deere 1020 2WD, 38 hp, 3-point, 540 PTO. Tag #26166........................ $5900 (B) John Deere 750 20 hp, MFWD, 237 hours. Tag #26497........................................ $6950 (H) John Deere 302G with 6-ft. flail mower. Tag #25209...................................$4800 (G) Cat 65E 2800 hours. Tag #26472............... .............................................$84,000 (L) Case IH 4490 4WD, 215 hp. Tag #26189... ............................................ $13,500 (H) Case IH 2870 4WD, 4 SCVs, 300 hp. Tag #24104................................... $7500 (H) Case IH 2394 197 hp, duals, 2676 hours. Tag #26618.......................... $16,500 (H)

Case IH 7120 151 hp, MFWD, loader, 7860 hours. Tag #26689..............$52,500 (LV) Case IH 125 Max 125 hp, MFWD, loader, 900 hours. Tag #26533........ $82,500 (G) Case IH MX120 120 hp, 5200 hours, loader. Tag #25166.......................... $52,500 (H) Case IH JX95 95 hp, cab, MFWD, 1849 hours. Tag #25900..............$29,500 (LV) International 656, 63 hp, 3-point, PTO, loader. Tag #25638................. $5700 (G) International 444 2WD, 42 hp, 3-point. Tag #26360................................... $6500 (H) International M gas, Farmhand F11 loader. Tag #26540..............................$3000 (L) Farmall Super M, PTO, 47 hp, post pounder. #25897.............................. $8900 (G) (3) Alamo EA414C with 6-ft. flail mowers. Tag #25206-8. Each............... $9000 (G) Agco Allis 6690 87 hp, MFWD, cab, loader............................. Coming in (G) Allis Chalmers 185 75 hp, dual loader/ grapple. Tag #26569............... $6500 (G) Deutz-Allis 9170 172 hp, with loader & grapple. Tag #25287............ $35,000 (H) Long 460 2WD, loader, 45 hp, 1480 hours. Tag #25975............................. $7250 (H) Massey-Ferguson 6180 loader, 110 hp, 5000 hours. Tag #24996...... $49,000 (G) Massey-Ferguson 4880 4WD, 320 hp, 4 hydraulics, 6500 hours. Tag #25610....... ............................................ $19,500 (H) Kubota L4310 45 hp, loader, 450 hours. Tag #26421.......................... $16,900 (B) Minneapolis-Moline GB 64 hp, 2WD, open station. Tag #26530................ $5500 (B) Ford 8970 210 hp, MFWD.. Coming in (L) Ford 8630 121 hp, MFWD, 7530 hours. Tag #24771.................................$27,500 (L) Ford 8340 106 hp, MFWD, loader, 8500 hours. Tag #26341..............$29,500 (LV) Ford 4110 54 hp, 6212 hours, 2WD, 540 PTO. Tag #25210................... $3500 (G) Ford 4000 2WD, 3-point, PTO, loader, 52 hp. #25795............................$6950 (LV) Ford 2000 36 hp, 2WD, 540 PTO. Tag #25214................................... $5250 (G) Ford 9N Tag #25211.................. $2000 (G) New Holland TL100A MFWD, 100 hp, cab, loader, 940 hours. Tag #26379............... ............................................ $42,900 (B) New Holland TM150 MFWD, 150 hp, cab, loader, 2900 hours. Tag #26539............. ............................................$52,600 (G) New Holland 9482 4WD, 300 hp, 95% tires,. Tag #24833...........................$78,500 (L) New Holland TC40A MFWD, 40 hp, 2029 hours. Tag #23505................$14,500 (L) New Holland TC40DA 40 hp, loader, 583 hours. Tag #26450................$22,000 (L) Big Bud 400/30 435 hp, 4WD, 7802 hours. Tag #26328.......................... $55,000 (H) Steiger ST280 4WD, 280 hp, 3648 hours. Tag #25539.......................... $17,500 (H) Steiger ST225 4WD, 225 hp, PTO. Tag #25449.................................$20,000 (L) Steiger 500 500 hp, 4WD, 1000 hours...... ........................................Coming in (H) Steiger 380 380 hp, 4WD, 2477 hours. Tag #26378.............................. $155,000 (B) Versatile/Ford 946 325 hp, 4WD, 5377 hours. Tag #25295................$36,000 (L) 1992 Versatile/Ford 946 325 hp, 4WD. Tag #25353................................ $62,000 (H) Versatile 956 335 hp, 4WD. Tag #26286... ............................................ $32,000 (H)

Tillage

Flexi-Coil 60SB 62-ft. spreader bar. Tag #20841....................................$4000 (L) Flexi-Coil S85 50-ft. heavy harrow. Tag #26320................................ $17,500 (B) Krause 907 25-ft. folding tandem disk. Tag #26321................................... $5700 (B) Woods 5-ft. disc, 3-point mount. Tag #26425..................................... $450 (B) Horsch Anderson Joker 8RT 25-ft. disk harrow/packer. #25943........ $50,000 (G)

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John Deere 8960 4WD, 370 hp, 8398 hours. Tag #25649................................................$58,000 (L)

John Deere 7330 Premium tractor, 150 hp, cab, MFWD, loader, 5665 hours. Tag #26400............... .......................................................... $89,500 (B)

New Holland SD440 60-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, SC380 cart. Tag #24107...............................$104,000 (L)

John Deere 7430 Premium tractor, 166 hp, MFWD, cab, loader, 1590 hours. Tag #26280...$134,000 (H)

Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 7.5” spacing, 2340 cart. Tag #26163........................................$50,000 (G)

Steiger ST280 4WD, 280 hp, 3648 hours. Tag #25539...............................................$17,500 (H)

John Deere 7630 175 hp tractor, MFWD, cab, reverser, 4675 hours. Tag #25942......... $99,500 (B)

John Deere 9450 drills, 50-ft., 12” spacing, hitch. Tag #22937...............................................$23,000 (H)

Big Bud 400/30 4WD tractor, 435 hp, 7802 hours. Tag #26328...............................................$55,000 (H) Farmhand F32A PTO drive manure spreader. Excellent condition. Tag #25457...................$4500 (LV)

International 510 12-ft. end wheel drill with 6” spacing, grain/grass/fertilizer. Tag #26549...$7500 (LV)

John Deere 7130 Premium tractor, 125 hp, MFWD, cab, loader, 600 hours. Tag #26290....$110,000 (G)

John Deere S680 combine, 540 hp, 400 bushel tank, 310 hours. Tag #25657.....................$335,000 (G)

John Deere 7920 tractor, 208 hp, IVT transmission, 4160 hours. Tag #25940................... $109,000 (B)

John Deere 730 36-ft. disc drill, 6” spacing, 1900 270 bushel cart. Tag #24432..................... $55,500 (B) John Deere 9760 STS combine, 340 hp, 250 bushel tank, 1857 hours. Tag #24774...........$182,500 (L)

Ford 946 4WD tractor, 325 hp, 3700 hours. Tag #25353...............................................$62,000 (H)

John Deere 9870 STS combine 440 hp, 300 bushel tank, 1032 hours. Tag #24852..........$235,000 (G)

2007 Case IH Steiger 380 4WD, 380 hp, 2477 hours. Tag #26378...................................... $155,000 (B)

Freeman 1390 self propelled square baler with Deutz engine. Tag #26167............................ $17,900 (B)

John Deere 9650 STS combine, 275 hp, 240 bushel tank, 2141 hours. Tag #26303..........$117,000 (H)

John Deere 7130 Premium, 125 hp, John Deere 740 SL loader and grapple, 1150 hours. Tag #25936.. .......................................................$102,500 (LV)

John Deere 4830 100-ft. booms, 20” spacing, 1950 hours. Tag #25565............................$189,500 (G)

John Deere 7730 190 hp, IVT transmission, duals, 1330 hours. Super Clean. Tag #25945......... $128,500 (G)

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2013 Montana Range Days

By Jennifer Kenck, Hill County Conservation District Administrator participants to view, was honored with the The Hill County Conservation District, 2013 Hall of Fame Award for his commitment City of Havre and surrounding communities to the Range Sciences. Three, $1,000.00 were proud to host the 37th Annual Montana th th Scholarships were awarded to Brandon Range Days, June 24 -26 . This year’s event kicked off at noon on Monday with parGould, Connor Rose and Andrew Gould. After the Banquet wrapped up the tables were ticipant registrations and a tour of Montana moved and everyone danced to the music of State University Northern. Later that same D.J. Jim “Hit Man” Brandon till nearly 11! evening over a dozen participants between The last day of Montana Range Days started the ages of four and nineteen vied for cash out early again with breakfast provided by and prizes in the Illustrated Talks Competithe Hill County 4-H Club Parents and Advition. The Hi-Line population grew by over sors. Soon after the dishes were cleared the 200 as instructors, volunteers and participants pencil biting began in anticipation of this came from all corners of Montana and as far year’s competition. Those testing headed away as Wyoming. out to the Rookery while anyone too young Montana Range Days is Montana’s largest or otherwise not inclined to test were treated range education event and one of a kind in to a tour of the Northern Ag. Research Centhat no matter your age or range proficiency, ter’s Low Stress Cattle Handling Facility participants are nearly guaranteed to have and a youth program put on by the Montana fun, make new friends and learn. The St. Cattlewomen. Another wonderful meal put Jude’s Thaddeus School and Parish Hall together by the Hill County 4-H Club Parents served as Home Base; Dining Hall; and Study and Advisors followed at the Parish. This Site. Everyone at St. Jude’s was wonderful year’s event wrapped up with an Awards working with our large group and long hours. Ceremony announced by members of the Outdoor activities took place at the Montana Montana State FFA Board. Fish, Wildlife and Parks Rookery Lands The 2013 Montana Range Days Award northwest of Havre. The Instructors who Results are as follows: Illustrated Talks: teach the workshop and assist with the test6th Annie Butterfield; 5th Jean Blackman; ing come from Agencies such as the Natural 4th Tavin Schneider; 3rd Royce Bonsell; 2nd Resources Conservation Service, Department Amber Roberts; 1st Kaitlyn Koterba; High of Natural Resources and Conservation, Point Plant ID: Superstarter, Joleen Frost; Montana State University, Bureau of Land Wrangler, John Power; Youth-Open, Zane Management and Private Ranches. Goldhahn; Youth-FFA, Julianne Rychner; Tuesday started off bright and early with Range Display: Reserve, Danae McGarvin; breakfast provided by the Hill County 4-H Grand, Augi Richards; High Point Plant Club Parents and Advisors. Instructors and Anatomy: Superstarter, Noah Hollenbeck; participants then loaded onto busses furWrangler, Mickayla Johnson; Youth Open, nished by the FFA Clubs, Chinook Public Blaze Goldhahn; Youth FFA, Heather HerSchools and North Central Montana Transit man; Range Plant Collections: Reserve, and headed out to the Rookery. Those not John Power; Grand, Alissa Wolenetz; Lot participating were given the chance to tour 1 w/5 Noxious Weeds, John Power; Lot 2 the Wahkpa Chu’gn Archeological Site and w/8 Noxious Weeds, Jean Blackman; High Havre Beneath the Streets. I hear those who Point Soils & Sites: 3-way tie (no names took advantage of the tours were glad for the provided); Weed Collections: Reserve, Anopportunity. nie Butterfield; Grand, Codi Rogers; Lot 3 Across Hill County the frequent spring w/5 Noxious Weeds, Codi Rogers; Lot 4 w/8 rains have made for beautiful vegetation, Noxious Weeds, Augi Richards; High Point not to mention an abundance of critters. Range Use: Wrangler, 9-way tie (no names The younger participants came back to the provided); High Point Range Management: St Jude’s Parish Hall with tales of seeing a Youth-Open, Blaze Goldhahn; Youth-FFA, blue racer, catching a toad and feeding a cow. Juliann Rychner; Individual Awards: Open New to the Superstarters curriculum this year Adult: 6th Karyn Reiger; 5th Melissa Mack; was the “My Five” noxious weed program, 4th Seth Peterson; 3rd Tim Zumbrun; 2nd Dana each of the kids was given a tee shirt to draw Dale; 1st Jared Long; Rancher: 6 th Mark their five noxious weeds on. An ordering Gaugler; 5th Monica Goldhahn; 4th John Schsnafu made the shirts resemble pup tents on neider; 3rd Sierra Stoneberg-Holt; 2nd Mark most of the kids, but it was a sight, a small Goldhahn; 1st Laurie Gaugler; Youth-FFA: army of elated pre-teens in oversized, bright 6th Sara Leffingwell; 5th Kellyanne Doyle; 4th white, decorated tee-shirts. The HighschoolHeather Herman; 3rd Danae McGarvin; 2nd ers, Adults and Ranchers participating in the Juliann Rychner; 1st Alissa Wolenetz; Youthworkshop spent their day cycling through Open: 4th Bryce Dines; 3rd Sarah Masser; stations on Plant Anatomy, Plant Identifica2nd Blaze Goldhahn; 1st Zane Goldhahn; tion, Range Sites/Soils, Inventory/MonitorWrangler: 6th Berit Bedord; 5th Jean Blacking, Stocking Rate/Utilization and Range man; 4th Grace Holzer; 3rd Reese Sjostrom; Planning. 2nd Mickayla Johnson; 1st John Power; Team Not to leave anyone hungry The Montana Awards: Youth-FFA: 6th Clarks Fork FFA Woolgrower’s Association put on a wonder(Annie Cooke, Dan Lavy and Colette Zenter); ful lamb bbq using local lamb from Hofeldt’s. 5th Beaverhead FFA (Cameo Bruha, Kenny The Hill County 4-H Club Parents and AdPauley, Rudy Pauley and Wes Helle); 4th visors provided an array of side dishes and Fergus FFA (Kyle Patton, Jo Jensen, Leslie salads. Bears Paw Apiaries run by Wade Berg and Cody Boyce); 3 rd Shields Valand Carla Anderson of Chinook provided ley FFA (Sarah Leffingwell, Caitlyn Boyd bbq sauces featuring their delicious honey. and Kylie Kerkaert); 2nd Chief Wasashie Grateful Bread of Havre baked up cookies to FFA (Danae McGarvin, Kellyanne Doyle, keep everyone going in between meals. VolBuck Butterfield and Annie Butterfield); 1st unteers from Hill County Search and Rescue Carter County FFA (Alissa Wolentz, Juliann and United States Border Patrol Officers from Rychner, Kylie Bonsell and Royce Bonsell); the Havre Sector kept an eye on everyone and Youth-Open: 1st 3 G Bar M (Zane Goldhahn, provided in the field medical support. Blaze Goldhahn, Sarah Masser and Bryce Later that evening everyone was treated to Dines); Top Team: Carter County FFA (Alissa a Beef Banquet sponsored by the Montana Wolentz, Juliann Rychner, Kylie Bonsell and Stockgrower’s Association and prepared Royce Bonsell); Wrangler: 4th Range Rookby the Knights of Columbus. After dinner ies (Zach Jensen, David Prather and Hayden Kaitlyn Koterba of the Electric City FFA preMasser); 3rd Kentucky Chokers (Grace Holsented her winning Illustrated Talk on soils. zer, Ryle Elliot, Cord Schneider and Jean Jack Norris, who serves yearly as Plant and Blackman); 2nd Team Awesomeness (Reese Weed Collection Judge as well as supplying his own expansive collection of pressings for continued on page a41

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Sjostrom, Mickayla Johnson and Mary Brown); 1st Team Won (Madison Thompson, Izaac Goldhahn, Joanie Sjostrom and John Power); Superstarter: 4th Blue Bunch Wheatgrass (Kale Young, Abigail Dines and Kenna Kitto); 3rd Thorns (Mickayla Dines, Jace Thompson and Kailey Knaub); 2nd TCC (Trevor Zumbrun, Cody Butterfield and Caroline Wright); 1st 4 Leaf Clovers (Noel Hollenbeck, Joleen Frost, Lydia Vermulm and Samantha Donahue); Top Greenhand: 6th Beth Huttinga; 5th Zane Smith; 4th Bryce Dines; 3rd Kyle Eller; 2nd Kaitlyn Koterba; 1st Buck Butterfield; Top Rangehand: 6th Annie Butterfield; 5th Heather Herman; 4th Kellyanne Doyle; 3rd Danae McGarvin; 2 nd Royce Bonsell; 1 st Alissa Wolenetz. The Hill County Conservation District would like to sincerely thank the following Sponsors who made this year’s Montana Range Day’s possible: Bear Paw Veterinary Service; Milk River Cooperative; Devon Energy Corporation; Northern Montana’s Premier Angus Sale; North Central Auto Parts; Top Notch Angus; Tire-Rama; Havre Optometric Clinic; C & C Excavation; MSU-Northern Foundation; Havre Ford; X 5 Ranch; Galusha, Higgins & Galusha, PC; Conrad Nystrom; ADM/CHS, LLC; Blaine County Veterinary Service; Wild Horse Seeds; Kelmc Angus; Big Equipment Co. LLC; Independence Bank; Louis Hagener; Bear Paw Livestock; Golden Triangle Co.; Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative; Society for Rangeland Management, International Mountain Section; Ted Brown; Ben Franklin

Crafts; HUB International; Pacific Steel & Recycle; Valley Furniture Co.; Big R Stores; Tilleman Motors; Koefod Agency; Dairy Queen; Taco John’s of Havre; Kentucky Fried Chicken of Havre; Montana Prairie Products; Bearly Square Quilting; Moodie Implement Co.; Subway of Havre; Rod’s Drive Inn; North Central Montana Chapter of Pheasants Forever; Society for Rangeland Management; Domino’s Pizza of Havre; Holiday; Fiveheads; Pro Putt; Hill County Search and Rescue; Havre Rental; Havre Area Chamber of Commerce Agri-Business Committee; Bill Baltrusch Construction; Hill County Electric Coop, Inc.; Schine Electric; Cowan & Son; Ezzie’s Wholesale, Inc.; Torgerson’s LLC; Havre Distributing; Prairie Farms Golf Course; Peterson Grain & Cattle, Inc.; Whistling Winds Angus; Heberly Engineering; Stockman Bank; Border Patrol; Golden Harvest Seeds, Inc.; Nathan M. Baltrusch Ranch; Yummy Foods of Havre; Duchscher Insurance Agency; Pizza Hut of Havre; Farmer’s Elevator; Montana Weed Control Assn.; North Star Dodge Yamaha; Montana Department of Agriculture; Columbia Grain Inc.; Watson Irrigation; Kamas Ag.; Wilbur-Ellis; Yummy Yogurt; Montana Range Days Steering Committee. We would also like to extend a big Thank You to all the Volunteers who donated their time, energy and knowledge. We couldn’t have done it without you! Please watch for more information on the 2014 Montana Range Days to be held in Hill County in the Beautiful Bear Paw Mountains.

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CAB & CHASSIS FOR SALE

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Top Greenhand at the Montana Range Days was Buck Butterfield. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Kenck.

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50-Ton Crane

– Fork Lifts – – Winch Trucks – – Cherry Pickers – 24-Hour Service

DICK IRVIN TRUCKING 434-5583 – Shelby

ROBERT KOCH ESTATE

Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 - 10 am

Front row left to right: Alayna Roth, Ulm Pishkun 4-H Club; Kindra Shannon, Missouri River Riders 4-H Club; Blake Jensen, Circle S 4-H Club. Middle row: Jamesy Belcourt, Mountain View 4-H Club; Mika Haagenson, Tiger Butte 4-H Club; Oliver Wood, Smith River 4-H Club. Back row: Tyler Gorecki, Bear Paw Beavers 4-H Club; Carson Davidson, Eden Livestock 4-H Club. Not pictures Dallas Dickinson, At Large; and Kaytlyn Scott, Eden Livestock 4-H Club.

Location: Sidney, MT - from the caution light take Hwy 23SE for 4 miles, turn left on Road 352 for one mile.

Personal Representative: Cindy Tippett For more information: Pam (406) 489-2278 LUNCH WILL BE AVAILABLE

Montana State Fair poultry show

CAMPER, TRAILERS AND MISCELLANEOUS Featuring: 2008 Montana 5th wheel, 34-ft. camper. Fruehauf 40-ft. dry semi trailer, used for storage, weather tight.

By Shelli Davidson, 4-H Poultry Superintendent Champion – Alayna Roth, Reserve – Kindra The 2013 Montana State Fair 4-H Poultry Shannon. The top winners received plaques Show had ten 4-H members participate in sponsored by Eklund’s and rosettes. Best of Showmanship and Confirmation Classes. Show was Alayna Roth’s Antwerp Belgian The Showmanship classes require the – quail hen. When the judge presented her members to pose their birds at a table in with the trophy sponsored by Detailed Confront of the judge with the other members in struction Alayna was surprised and asked, their age group. Our judge, Tony Albritton “Do I get to take it home?”. Alayna and from Idaho, asked each member different her hen took a beautiful trophy home with questions about their birds, other birds on them. Best Cock went to Carson Davidson’s the table and poultry in general. He also Bared Plymouth Rock. Carson’s Bared asked them to show him different parts of Plymouth Rock also won Champion Large their birds. They were judged on how they Fowl which earned him an embroidered answered the questions and how well they chair sponsored by Tom Davidson. Reserve handled and showed parts of their birds. Cock went to Dallas Dickinson’s Black CoSenior showmanship Grand Championchin. Alayna Roth won Best Cockrel with Carson Davidson, Reserve – Dallas Dickher Golden Laced Wyandotte and Reserve inson, Intermediate Showmanship Grand went to Alayna’s Blue Laced Wyandotte. Champion – Katlyn Scott, Reserve – Tyler Gorecki, and Junior Showmanship Grand continued on page a44

Antiques & Collectibles; Shop, Tools and misc.; Guns, Hunting and Fishing; Household Auctioneers Note: The heirs of the Robert Koch Estate have decided to liquidate the estate. The 5th wheel trailer is “like new” condition. There is something for everyone at this sale. There is a nice variety of guns to be sold as well. We hope to see you on September 21 Rick Go to www.r-kauction.com for a detailed list and pictures.

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By Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Dan Gaskins has been named a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service assistant and will be headquartered at Gatesville, said Dr. Jim Cathey, AgriLife Extension wildlife specialist. “Dan will provide educational programs and landowner assistance across the 13-county Cross Timbers region as part of the Lone Star Healthy Streams Program,” said Cathey, who is also the wildlife and fisheries sciences associate department head at College Station. “More specifically, he’ll be dealing with the program’s feral hog component. He’ll be conducting watershed-based educational programs focused on feral hogs and providing technical assistance to landowners to help them determine a feral hog population reduction strategy that is specific to their needs and their property.” Gaskins worked as an intern for the Texas A&M Forest Service and recently graduated with a bachelor’s of science degree in forestry from Texas A&M University. Gaskins will cover the Lake Granbury Watershed in Hood, Parker, Palo Pinto, Ranger, Erath and Jack counties; the Lampasas River Watershed in Bell, Burnet, Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas, Mills and Williamson counties; and the Leon River Watershed below Proctor Lake and above Belton Lake in Comanche, Hamilton, Erath, Coryell, Mills and Bell counties. Gaskins is a member of the National eXtension Feral Hog Community of Practice, the Society of American Foresters and the Texas Forestry Association. “Dan grew up hunting, fishing and camping in the rangelands of Texas and the mountains of New Mexico,” Cathey said. “His passion for the outdoors led him to his career in the wise use and management of natural resources. His distinct educational and personal background will provide him a unique perspective for tackling wildlife challenges, which should serve him well in his new position.”

Fall grazing prospects for Oklahoma cattle shaping up

By Oklahoma State University Much of Oklahoma experienced significant rainfall as July gave way to August, providing a number of cattle producers with what appears to be the best opportunity for fall and winter grazing in more than three years. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University (OSU) Cooperative Extension livestock marketing specialist, said the moisture had two significant effects: First, it boosted summer forage production of both pastures and hay, and second, it enhanced prospects for wheat pasture this fall. “Conditions could turn dry at any time, and there remain critically dry areas in the state’s western counties and the Oklahoma Panhandle,” he said. “Still, the soil moisture now in place likely means early wheat establishment for grazing will be possible for a good portion of the state.” Feeder cattle prices have improved significantly since the lows of late May, with most classes of feeder cattle up $10 to $12 per hundredweight. Prices for heavy feeders have improved proportionately more than for the calves and that has improved the stocker value of gain offered in feeder markets. At current prices, the value of weight gain for stockers is more than $1 per pound of gain for a wide range of beginning stocker weights – from 400 pounds to more than 600 pounds – and for weight gain ranging from 250 pounds to 400 pounds. “This value of gain reflects the fact feedlot cost of gain continues to run well in excess of $1.10 per pound in most cases,” Peel said. “Some of the strength in feeder prices reflects expectations of a large corn crop and a roughly $2 per bushel decrease in average corn prices in the coming crop year, compared to the 2012-2013 crop year.” Peel said this suggests the potential for feedlot cost of gain to decrease into the 80 cent to 90 cent per pound range. Lower feedlot cost of gain will have implications relative to the overall demand for feeder cattle and also for the relationship of feeder cattle prices by weight. Lower corn prices imply higher prices for lightweight feeders relative to heavy feeders at a given market level. For example, at the current time, the price of 825-pound steers in Oklahoma is about $144 per hundredweight compared to $160 per hundredweight for 575-pound steers, which is consistent with a feedlot cost of gain of roughly $1.07 per pound. “If the feedlot cost of gain decreases to 85 cents, the 575-pound steer price would increase by roughly $10 per hundredweight, with the same price for 825-pound steers,” Peel said. “As we move into the new crop year and lower corn prices, this implies lightweight feeder cattle and calves are likely to increase in price relative to the heavyweight feeders this fall.” As for the overall feeder price level this fall, October Feeder futures are currently trading near $158 per hundredweight. For an 825-pound steer, basis Oklahoma City, this suggests an October price of roughly $156 per hundredweight given average basis levels. “Basis for the heavy feeders has been weaker recently,” Peel said. “If that persists into the fall, it could imply an 825-pound steer price in the range of $148 to $154 per hundredweight, an increase of $5 to $10 per hundredweight from current levels.” Combining the cheaper feedlot cost of gain and these futures price levels suggests the 575-pound steer price could average from $165 to more than $170 per hundredweight this fall. “That would imply an 825-pound steer off wheat in early March 2014 would have a breakeven of approximately $149 per hundredweight,” Peel said. March Feeder futures are currently more than $159 per hundredweight, which implies an 825-pound steer price of $150 to $153 per hundredweight. “There appears to be some margin potential for fall and winter stockers at this time,” Peel said. “Weather conditions, with respect to both corn markets and fall forage potential, will be very important, as will the beef demand impacts on wholesale beef and fed cattle prices this fall and into 2014.” Cattle and calves represent the number one agricultural commodity produced in Oklahoma, accounting for approximately 46 percent of total agricultural cash receipts, according to National Agricultural Statistics Service data. ##### It wasn’t until I was retired that I realized how similar I am to my dog: We both take naps, we both eat dinner at 4 p.m., and we both start howling whenever Wheel of Fortune comes on.

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Montana State Fair poultry show continued from page a42

Best Hen was won by Alayna Roth’s Antwerp Belgian – quail. Alayna’s Antwerp Belgian – quail also won Champion Bantam which earned her an embroidered chair sponsored by Tom Davidson. Reserve Hen went to Kindra Shannon’s Black Samatra. Best Pullet went to Alayna Roth’s Blue Laced Wyandotte and Reserve went to Oliver Wood’s Brown Sex-link. Best Ornamental was won by Jamesy Belcourt’s Swedish Blue Duck. There were 4 educational displays that were wonderful. Each display earned a cap from Animal Health. The Grand Champion was Mika Haagenson’s skeletal display. It included an actual chicken skeleton that she had prepared and put back together herself. The judge was so impressed with the display he awarded Mika an ‘American Standard of Perfection’ hard back book for learning about all poultry. He also awarded Alayna one for Best of Show. Reserve went to Tyler Gorecki chicken digestive system. The 4-H members who bathed their birds and brought them to the fair were: Mika Haagenson – Tiger Butte 4-H Club, Cascade County Jamesy Belcourt – Mountain View 4-H Club, Hill County Tyler Gorecki – Bear Paw Beavers 4-H

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Alayna Roth with her ‘Best of Show’ trophy won a the 4-H Poultry Show at Montana State Fair, Great Falls, Montana.

Mika Haagenson with her Grand Champion Educational Display at the 4-H Poultry Show at Montana State Fair. Photo courtesy of Shelli Davidson.

Club, Hill County Blake Jensen – Circle S 4-H Club, Cascade County Alayna Roth – Ulm Pishkun 4-H Club, Cascade County Dallas Dickinson – At Large, Cascade County Carson Davidson – Eden Livestock 4-H Club, Cascade County Kindra Shannon – Missouri River Riders 4-H Club, Cascade County Oliver Wood – Smith River 4-H Club, Cascade County Kaytlyn Scott – Eden Livestock 4-H Club, Cascade County Special thanks to Eklund’s Appliance, Detailed Construction, Tom Davidson and Animal Health for the awards and prizes that made the show more fun and the Montana State Fair for having the show and the ribbons. #### George W. Bush was walking through a hotel lobby when he noticed a man in a long, flowing, white robe with a long, flowing, white beard and long, flowing, white hair. The man had a staff in one hand and some stone tablets under his other arm. Struck by the man’s appearance, George W. approached the man and whispered, “Aren’t you Moses?” The man stood perfectly still and continued to stare at the ceiling, saying nothing. George W., unaccustomed to being ignored, positioned himself more directly in the man’s view. He asked again, “Aren’t you Moses?” The man resolutely stared up at the ceiling. George W. then tugged at the man’s sleeve and demanded, “Well, are you Moses or not?” Again, there was no movement or words from the old man. One of George W.’s aides asked if there was a problem, and George W. said, “Either this man is deaf or he’s extremely rude. I’ve asked him three times if he’s Moses, and he hasn’t answered me yet.” At this point, the man finally responded, turning to the aide and saying, “Yes, I can hear him and yes, I am Moses, but the last time I spoke to a bush I ended up wandering in the desert for 40 years.”

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2006 New Holland SD440 #706764.......... . ..............................................$105,300 1999 Flexi-Coil 5000 #706833......$43,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 #700650...............$42,500

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TRACTORS – 175 hp or Greater

2011 Case IH Magnum 210 468 hours. #708017..................................$139,000

2010 Case IH Steiger 435 750 hours. #707950..................................$235,000

2010 Case IH Steiger 485 497 hours. #707727..................................$239,789

2010 Challenger MT765C 635 hours. #703935..................................$216,000

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2008 New Holland T6020 1146 hours. #707970....................................$62,000

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2006 New Holland TV145 4026 hours. #700671....................................$76,800 1975 John Deere 4230 7561 hours. #706847...................... Call For Pricing 1984 John Deere 4450 #706815..$33,900

1973 John Deere 4430 9349 hours. #500727....................................$19,900

2002 New Holland TL95E 1868 hours. #708029....................................$39,500

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South Dakota 4-H teams receive national awards

By Kathryn Reeves, SDSU Extension 4-H Science Field Specialist The South Dakota 4-H Shooting Sports Team members placed in several categories during the National 4-H Invitational held in Grand Island, Nebraska. South Dakota’s seven teams competed with more than 550 4-H members representing 35 states in a variety of shooting disciplines. Each team participated in three different competitions emphasizing different skills. Those placing include the following: Air Pistol individual - Elliott Ohlrogge of Woonsocket received fourth place in Bullseye and fifth place in Timed/Rapid Fire. The Air Pistol team placed second in Bullseye and fifth in Timed/Rapid Fire. Team members include: Darby Arbach, Marion; Jonathan Linke and Elliott Ohlrogge, Woonsocket; and Jacob Foiles, Brookings; the team was coached by Art Kneen, Artesian. The Air Rifle Team placed fifth in Standing. Team members include Shawn Branine, Harrold; Michael Geidel, Mitchell; Kaia Kleinlein, Brookings; and Shayla Olson, Britton coached by John Geidel, Mitchell. 22 Pistol individual - Krysta Dvorak of Lake Andes placed third in Bullseye, and tenth place overall. The 22 Pistol Team placed fourth in Bullseye. Team members include; Collin Borgman, White Lake; Krista Dvorak; David Knoll, Platte; and Regina Knutson, White coached by Angie Kinsley of Murdo.  22 Rifle individual - Megan Stulken of Pierre placed second in 3-Position and received tenth place overall. The 22 Rifle team placed fourth in 3-Position. Team members include: Samuel Ryckman and Megan Stulken; Marshal Smith, Whitewood; and Kyle Manke, Murdo; the team was coached by Tom Smith of Whitewood. Other events and participants include: Compound Archery team: Josh Christopher, Alexandria; Wyatt Hespe, Okaton; Luke Mairose, Kimball; and Michael Plaggemeyer, Sturgis coached by Keith Hespe, Okaton. Muzzleoading competition: Monica Knutson, White and Dylan McCarthy, Burke coached by Dalie Foiles, Brookings. Shotgun: Nathan Braun and Conor Rude, Brookings; Curt Jons, Bonesteel; and Weston Moysis, Gayville coached by Diana Jons, Bonesteel. These shooters added their own chapter to South Dakota 4-H Shooting Sports history. Anyone interested in learning more can visit the team’s Facebook page, “South Dakota 4-H Shooting Sports National Team.” To learn more, contact Kathryn Reeves at 605.394.2236.

Learn cheese making and pasteurization

By CAHNRS and WSU Extension The Washington State University (WSU) creamery will offer basic and advanced cheese making and pasteurization short courses in the early months of 2014. Space is limited. Registration will open November 1 at http://public.wsu.edu/~creamery/upcoming.htm. The Basic-Plus class will be at Lynden, Washington February 19-21. It is intended for the beginner serious about pursuing cheese making as a business at the farmstead or artisan level. Avid hobbyists and enthusiasts are welcome. Hands-on activities and a field trip to local cheese plants will be included. The course is co-sponsored by Dairy Connection Inc. The Advanced Cheese Making class will be March 4-6 in Pullman, Washington. It is designed for experienced cheese makers and supervisory, management, quality control and marketing personnel from commercial/industrial plants. Some experience in cheese making or attendance at a basic cheese making class is a recommended prerequisite. Instruction will be from leaders in the dairy production community. Hands-on cheese making at the WSU creamery will be included. Co-sponsors include Chr. Hansen, DuPont and DSM. The Pasteurization workshop will be April 16-17 in Pullman, Washington. It is suggested for plant operators, maintenance personnel, quality personnel, management and suppliers to the industry. It covers vat and basic HTST systems. Discussions on magnetic flow timed systems and systems with auxiliary equipment will be included. Hands-on activities will be conducted in the WSU creamery facilities. The course is co-sponsored by the Washington Association for Food Protection, WSDA and FDA.

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Recipe Patch by Geri

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Hamburger and Grape-Tomato Pizza

2 teaspoons vegetable oil, such as safflower All-purpose flour, for work surface 1 pound frozen pizza dough, thawed 3/4-cup store-bought marinara sauce 1 cup grated provolone cheese (4 ounces) 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced (optional) 1/4-pound ground beef chuck Coarse salt and ground pepper Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Rub a large rimless baking sheet (or a rimmed

one, upside down) with oil. On a lightly floured work surface, use a rolling pin and your hands to roll and stretch dough into a 15-by-11-inch rectangle (if dough becomes too elastic to work with, let it rest a few minutes). Transfer to prepared sheet. Spread sauce evenly over dough, leaving a 1-inch border all around. Top with provolone, tomatoes, and if desired, onion; scatter beef over top. Season with salt and pepper. Bake until crust is golden, beef is cooked, and cheese is melted, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

Filling: 1 cup sliced yellow peaches (about 5) peeled 1 cup blueberries (about 6 oz) 1/2 lemon, zested and juiced 2 tsp cornstarch 1/4 cup Agave nectar Topping: 1 cup Quaker quick oats 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup light brown sugar, not packed

3/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 cup (half stick) butter, melted Heat oven to 375 degrees. Combine peaches, blackberries, agave nectar, lemon juice and zest in large bowl. Sprinkle with cornstarch. Toss until fruit is coated. Place fruit in an ungreased pie dish. Mix remaining ingredients. Sprinkle over fruit. Bake about 40 minutes or until topping is golden brown and fruit is tender.

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

Veggie Calzones

1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium green pepper, chopped 2 tablespoons canola oil 3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 loaves (1 pound each) frozen bread dough, thawed 1 egg 1 tablespoon water In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add tomatoes; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Stir in tomato paste; set aside. Combine cheeses and set aside. On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into eight pieces. Roll each piece into a 7-in. circle. Spoon a scant 1/2 cup of vegetable mixture and 1/4 cup of cheese mixture over one side of each circle. Brush edges of dough with water; fold dough over filling and press edges with a fork to seal. Place calzones 3 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes. Whisk egg and water; brush over calzones. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes. Cool desired number of calzones; place in freezer bags. Seal and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake the remaining calzones 18-22 minutes longer or until golden brown. Serve immediately. To use frozen calzones: Place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 8 servings. ##### Reverend Bob compli-mented the ladies in the congregation on their dress but cautioned them with a smile that if someone else didn’t like their fashion tastes, they should “turn the other chic.”

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By Peg Herring, Oregon State University Extension In the closing days of the 2013 legislative them an increased demand for quality local session, Oregon lawmakers approved $1.2 ingredients, such as fruits, grains and milk, million for Oregon State University (OSU) according to Dan Arp, Reub Long Professor to enhance the Agricultural Experiment Staand dean of OSU’s College of Agricultural tion’s fermentation sciences program. Sciences. Demonstrating broad bipartisan support, “We need to advance our research in orthe legislation was sponsored by 41 Oregon der to keep up with these industries and their lawmakers. needs for product innovation, food safety “It’s significant that a strong coalition of and sustainable production. It’s all part of industry members and key legislators supassuring Oregon’s reputation for premium ported this initiative, given the challenging quality products,” Arp said. funding environment,” said Jim Bernau, Besides the establishment of a new founder of the Willamette Valley Vineyards. distilling program, the legislative funding “This research effort will create more Orwill expand OSU’s fermentation research egon jobs in these growing industries.” in areas such as: The funding will support university re• new varieties of aroma hops and new search in all aspects of the production of methods for assessing beer bitterness; high value wine, beer, cheese, breads and • molecular and microbial factors that distilled spirits, all products of fermentation. affect wine quality; Fermentation adds value to many of • cheese fermentation methods for greater Oregon’s crops, according to Bill Bogconsistency and food safety. gess, an economist and interim director of Funding will also support research into the Oregon Wine Research Institute. For the sustainable production of high qualexample, he said, artisan cheese increases ity ingredients used in fermentation, with the value of a gallon of milk ten-fold; high emphasis on: quality wine increases the value of Pinot • wine grape research and innovative noir grapes up to eight times; and craft beer vineyard management; increases the value of hops and barley as • barley, hop and wheat breeding, creating much as 30 times. In addition, distillation new varieties for new products; adds significant value to fruits and grains. • milk production research and teaching Among other enhancements to the existat the OSU Dairy herd and student experiing program, the legislative funding will ence producing Beaver Classic cheese; help establish a new research distillery at • anticipating agricultural challenges OSU, adding another key feature to its ferfrom emerging pests, disease, and climatic mentation program. conditions. The program began in 1995 when Oregon is home to more than 460 winerthe Oregon legislature voted to match a ies, 850 vineyards, and 170 microbreweries. $500,000 gift from Jim Bernau to establish The annual economic impact of Oregon’s the nation’s first endowed professorship in wine and beer industries is approximately fermentation science. It quickly grew into $5.5 billion, according to the Oregon Wine a full suite of programs in brewing science, Board and the Oregon Brewers’ Guild. enology and viticulture, dairy, and breads. In parallel with the growth of industries, With the additional investment from the student enrollment in the fermentation 2013 legislature, OSU will be the first unisciences program at OSU has grown 500 versity in the nation with a working research percent in the last 10 years, according to winery, brewery and distillery, keeping McGorrin. pace with Oregon’s rapidly diversifying OSU’s undergraduate and graduate defermentation industries, according to Bob gree programs build on certificate and asMcGorrin, Jacobs-Root Professor and head sociate degree programs at Chemeketa and of OSU’s Food Science and Technology Umpqua community colleges, partners in Department. providing a strong workforce for Oregon’s “Oregon’s distilled spirits industry is fermentation industries, McGorrin said. relatively young and rapidly growing,” Representatives from those industries, in McGorrin said, “similar to where the Orparticular Sam Tannahill of A to Z Wineegon wine and microbrew industries were works and Ed King of King Estate Winery, 25 years ago. were instrumental in supporting funding for In fact, all Oregon’s fermentation indusfermentation sciences at OSU. tries are advancing rapidly, bringing with

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Corn silage processing becoming more popular

By J.W. Schroeder, Dairy Specialist, NDSU Extension Service Improving dairy efficiency means many things to many producers. As we near the corn silage harvest, processing has become a more common practice that can affect efficiency. Whether you process in the field or at the silo, the advantages include: • Faster rate of silage fermentation • More densely packed material in the silo • Decreased dry-matter loss in silage storage • Increased effectiveness of inoculants Research at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Dairy Forage Research Center supports the idea that mechanical processing can improve feed efficiency and milk production in dairy cows. However, the equipment is expensive and may not pay for itself in a smaller operation. Larger farms are able to capitalize on new technology because of the volume they handle and size of their enterprise. Small operations need to look at custom operators for efficiency and to eliminate the high cost of purchasing large equipment. University of Wisconsin researchers have studied the effects of corn processing and the chop length of corn silage, and the effects on intake, digestion and milk production for dairy cows. They found that processing corn silage will provide improved dry-matter intake, starch digestion and lactation performance. Research results also showed less sorting and cob refusal in the feed bunk for total mixed rations containing processed corn silage. In those studies, researchers found that the effect of the length of the particle size (1/3 inch vs. 3/4 inch) were minimal for animal performance in processed corn silage. However, a longer chop length did prevent the depression of fiber digestion that was observed at the shorter length while still achieving improved starch digestibility with processing, contributing to feed efficiency. As a result, a new kind of corn silage, called shredlage, has entered the scene. While limited to last year’s data, Wisconsin researchers noted that for a one-shot trial, it looked pretty encouraging for milk production. The researchers also saw a trend for some higher intake with shredlage, and an increase in energy- and fat-corrected milk. The technology, while it seems promising, probably is a few years away from being available to the average dairyman. The shredding processor unit is available only for Claas forage harvesters and comes with a price tag of approximately $29,200. While the advantages of kernel processing are well-established, making shredlage is a technology that will require a few more research trials, a reduction in price and a few brave souls to try it out on a field scale. However, given that all the shredlage processors produced during its first commercial year was sold very quickly, the industry appears to be welcoming technologies allowing for increased effective fiber in corn silage while reducing the time and hassle of monitoring kernel damage of silage delivered to the storage structure. So as you fine-tune your dairy operation to increase efficiency and decide whether you are in the market for some new equipment to process your corn silage, be sure to consider the cost and benefits.

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The Montana CattleWomen Beef CookOff “Beef in the Kitchen Culinary Contest: held at the State Fair in Great Falls July 27, 2013 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 third year in a row, two events took place, an Adult Beef CookOff and a Teen Beef Cook-Off. Eight contest participants presented beef main dishes that included eight ingredients, not including spices or seasonings, and marinades count as one ingredient, with preparation 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 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, places; $150, $75, and $50 respectively. First place winner in the Teen Division was Brittany Pelesky from Chinook with “Beef Sirloin Tip with Smokey Pepper Sauce” made with sirloin tip; second place winner was Logan Wedum from Conrad with “Sizzlin Summer Steak Strips” made with sirloin steak; and third place winner was Logan Stene from Great Falls with “Taco Pie” made with ground beef. First

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Joel Martin’s dream

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2011 John Deere 9870STS Hydro, Contour Master, 20.8x38 D, 22.5-ft auger, PC Tailboard, AT Ready. 620/500 hours. #229...... 7 John Deere 4930’s 400- to 2000 hours ....................................................$249,000 10 2012 & 2013 John Deere 4940’s 2010 John Deere 9870STS Hydro, Contour Master, 20.8x38, 26-ft auger, AT Ready, 300- to 1500 hours PC Tailboard. 1273/1063 hours. #251........ ....................................................$224,000 2009 John Deere 9770STS Hydro, Contour Master, 20.8x38 D, 22.5-ft auger, PC Tail- Used Westfield 13x71 remote swing............. board, AT Ready. 1250/1007 hours. #114.. ......................................................$12,000 ....................................................$208,000 2010 John Deere 9770STS Pro Drive, 20.8x38 D, 22.5-ft auger, PC Tailboard, AT Choose 2.9% APR oac on any USED Ready. 718/563 hours. #551.......$222,000 2-John Deere 640D 40-ft. draper heads, tractor, combine or sprayer pickup reels. Each.........................$59,900 3-John Deere 640FD 40-ft. flex-draper TRADES ARE WELCOME heads, pickup reels. Each.............$79,000

Augers

Tractor/Loader

2012 Case IH 225 Magnum MFD, CVT, L780 loader/grapple, 225 hp, 400 hours............. ....................................................$195,000 4-2012 John Deere 6170R MFWD, IVT, 480x46, 420x30, H380 loader/grapple, 170/150 hp, 50-250 hours. Each.$159,000 2012 John Deere 7230 MFWD, 16 speed, 18.4x38/14.9x24 tires, 741 loader,grapple, 135/110 hp. 400 hours. #761......$102,000 2010 John Deere 7930 MFWD, 20 speed AutoQuad, TLS, 18.4x46 tires, 746 loader and grapple, 220/180 hp. 1300 hours. #676............................................$148,000 2010 John Deere 7330 MFWD, 20 speed AutoQuad, 480x42 tires, 741 loader and grapple, 155/125 hp. 1720 hours. #975..... ....................................................$135,000

2008 John Deere 7430 MFWD, 20 speed PowrQuad, 18.4x42 tires, 741 loader, grapple, 166/140 hp, 2100 hours. #698..... ....................................................$126,000 2008 John Deere 7430 MFWD, 20 speed AQ, 18.4x42, 741 loader/grapple, 165/140 hp. 1900 hours. #177..................$128,000 2008 John Deere 7430 MFWD, 20 speed AutoQuad, 480x42 and 380x30 tires, 741 loader, grapple, 165/140 hp, 3350 hours. #956............................................ $116,500 2008 John Deere 7230 MFWD, IVT, 480x42 and 420x28 tires, 741 loader/grapple, 135/110 hp. 2050 hours. #857.... $115,000 2004 John Deere 7920 MFWD, IVT, 20.8x46, 16.9x30, 746 loader/grapple, 170/200 hp, 4500 hours..................................$120,000

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Best time to plant winter canola in Montana

Montana farmers who want to experiment with growing winter canola should plant it in early September, says Perry Miller, professor of sustainable cropping systems at Montana State University. That way, the canola will emerge by September 15 and the crop will be on a timeline most suited for success, Miller said. If plants produce five leaves before winter, they have a good chance of survival. Canola that flowers from May 15 to June 15 will have the best yields because the seeds grow during the wettest time in Montana’s growing season. “That’s the secret,” Miller said. Miller said he isn’t encouraging Montana farmers to grow winter canola. But Montana farmers have been asking about his research, and planting time is almost here for those who want to try. Miller has been researching winter canola in Montana for 10 years. He is also involved in a national study called the National Winter Canola Variety Evaluation trial that involves researchers as far away as Texas and Georgia. MSU’s Post Farm west of Bozeman is the northernmost site in the study. That national study and his own research have shown that growing winter canola in Montana isn’t as big a risk as it once was because the genetics have improved and scientists have good knowledge about the crop’s management, Miller said. He has found, too, that the yield from winter canola can be twice as much as that of spring canola. Winter canola grown on the Post Farm yielded at least 60 bushels an acre during the last harvest. Spring canola has yielded about half that. “It’s a huge deal,” Miller said. But winter canola is a “brittle system,” Miller said. If one thing goes wrong, the crop can fail. If everything goes right, farmers hit a home run. Snow at the right time can protect the seeds, but at the wrong time, it can rot them, Miller explained. Crops that were planted at the right time at the right depth can overwinter fine and still be destroyed by a cool, wet spring. In fact, spring conditions are one of the biggest challenges facing winter canola growers in Montana. Besides timely planting, farmers who want to grow winter canola need to know how deep to plant the seeds and when to water them, Miller said. Broadcasting is relatively easy and cheap, but it’s best to plant the seeds a quarter- to halfinch deep in a defined furrow. He recommends that farmers plant 1.5 to two times the number of live seeds they would use for spring canola. Seeding canola seed in tall wheat stubble is the worst for canola because it’s hard to get good seed-to-soil contact, and that stubble microclimate is too cool in the fall and spring during critical growth periods, Miller said. He advises farmers to do what they can to find a field that provides a warmer late fall and early spring microclimate. Montanans are most likely to succeed at growing winter canola if they live in milder climates in the intermountain valleys, Miller said. It’s a good sign if their traditional winter wheat crop has survived 10 out of 10 years. Nevertheless, he suggests keeping the winter canola acreage small. Dale Flikkema of Belgrade currently grows about 50 acres of winter canola and 250 acres of spring canola. With harvest a couple of weeks away, he said he was originally interested in winter canola for crop rotation purposes. In the process, he discovered that his yield from winter canola was about a third higher than spring canola. He sells his canola to Lethbridge, Canada for use as a food oil product. Flikkema was also one of six Montana farmers who grew winter canola a few years ago as part of an on-farm trial instigated by Miller. Four of the farmers, including Flikkema, farmed in Gallatin County. Two farmed in Broadwater County. Out of the six, Flikkema was the only one whose crop was considered a success with the yield monitor running from zero to 100 bushels an acre due to patchy survival. “Paying attention to early seeding was huge,” he said. Flikkema planted a week earlier than most of the other farmers in the study and was able to irrigate. He also farmed on the edge of the Gallatin Valley snowbelt, so he benefited from snow that fell and left at opportune times. Miller said Montanans who want to try growing winter canola can buy canola seed from CROPLAN Genetics. He added that canola emerges five or six days after planting in the fall. One pulse of irrigation in the fall is generally enough. For more information about growing winter canola and the latest research, contact Miller at (406) 994-5431 or pmiller@montana.edu

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RECONDITIONED COMBINES

!!! 5 YEARS 0% INTEREST!!! Offer ends October 30, 2013. Subject to approved installment credit with John Deere Financial, for commercial use only. Down payment may be required. Only valid for Pre-Owned Combines financed through John Deere Financial. Other special rates and terms may be available. Some restrictions apply.

2012 John Deere S670 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 & small grain concaves, heavy duty high torque variable speed lateral tilt feederhouse 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. 5-Year/3000 hour JD PowrGard Warranty Remains. #16001386....CALL 2012 John Deere S670 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 & small grain concaves, heavy duty high torque variable speed lateral tilt feederhouse 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. 5-Year/3000 hour JD PowrGard Warranty Remains. #16001382.....CALL 2011 John Deere “4WD” 9770STS 360 hp, 3-speed hydro transmission, Firestone 20.8x42 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, Command Touch operator control console, Touchset automatic combine adjust, Premium header control package, Contour Master feederhouse with reverser, bullet rotor, 2-stage Dyna-Flo II cleaning system, extended wear small wire & roundbar concaves, extended wear grain handling system with high capacity 22.5-ft. unload system, straw chopper, 635D 35-ft. draper header, Mauer grain tank extension, 935 hours. #16001308..... . ................................................CALL 2010 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, field vison HID lights, Contour-Master feederhouse with reverser & hightorque variable speed drive, 3.15” lift cylinders, Mauer grain tank extension, 2 speed straw chopper, 800/70R38, 28L-26 rear tires, adjustable rear axle with 2 speed 4WD, JD 635D 35-ft. draper header, finger reel, transportation kit. #160013332. (3)............CALL 2009 John Deere 9770STS Performance Plus custom package, Premier cab, Contour Master feederhouse with reverser, 3.15” lift cylinders, premium header package, small grain & round bar concaves, separator & grain handling package with high capacity 22.5-ft. unloading auger, 2 speed straw chopper, Firestone 800/65R32 drive tires with 4” axle extension, 600/65R26 steering tires, concave cover plates, additional grain tank sensor. #16001263...................CALL 2009 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, heavy duty final drive, 100 volt coolant heater, Performance Plus, general purpose chaffer, custom cutter extended wear, Greenstar AutoTrac ready, power adjust mirrors, 28L-26 rear tires with 635D header. #16001375.........CALL 2008 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab with deluxe header control, hi-capacity unload auger, chopper with tail board broadcaster, 800/70R38 drive tires, 18.4R-26 steering tires. #16001433... . ................................................CALL 2008 John Deere 9770STS 2WD, singles, chopper, yield monitor, lateral tilt feederhouse, Contour Master, heavy duty variable speed feeder house, header height resume, general purpose chopper, fine cut chopper with chaff spreader, 28L-26, 10 PR steering tires, 22.5-ft. unloading auger, Xenon lighting. #16001439...................CALL

AUGER HEADERS

John Deere 930R 30-ft. rigid header, bat reel. #16002384. (1)...................$7500 1996 John Deere 925 25-ft. rigid header, fore/aft, Dial-A-Speed reel control, 30-ft. slat reel, level land. #16002368. (1)..... ...................................................$2500

2005 John Deere 9760STS heavy duty variable speed, deluxe header control, Harvest monitor, Touchset concave adjust, small wire concave, general purpose chaffer, 6.9M reg auger hi capacity, heavy duty final drive, 800/70R38, 18.4R-26, field office training seat, AM/FM/Delco radio, 16” axle spacers with 936D header. #16001376. (4)..... . ................................................CALL 2004 John Deere 9760STS chopper with chaff spreader, small wire concave, TouchSet concave adjust, Harvest monitor, Firestone tires, high density lighting, heavy duty final drive, 110 volt coolant heater, 105mm axle spacers, field office training seat with 936D draper header, pickup reel. #16001343. (4)..............................................CALL 2004 John Deere 9760STS 18.4x42 dual drive tires, 18.4Rx26 steering tires, Touchset concave adjust, 3 position header height, hydraulic fore & aft reel with Dial-A-Speed control, twin disk straw spreader, deluxe cab with HDL lighting. #16001413. (4).............CALL 2002 John Deere 9750STS 325 engine hp, hydro, 300 bushel grain tank, Contour Master feeder house, Greenstar yield & moisture monitor, 20-ft. unloading auger, chopper, 800/65R32 drive tires, 18.4x26 steering tires, axle spacers, service lights with John Deere 936D-36-ft. draper header. #16001287.......................... $155,000 2000 John Deere 9650 Walker, small grain deluxe package, field office training seat, 110 volt coolant heater, Delco AM/FM/Cassette with weatherband, straw chopper drive belt, beater grate curtain, 16” axle spacers with 930R header. #16001390. (4)....... $115,000 1998 John Deere 9610 combine with hydraulic fore/aft, beater grate curtain, chaff spreader, straw walkers, fine cut with JD 930R header. #16001366. (2).......................................... $85,000 1998 John Deere 9610 20-ft. unloading auger, Dial-A-Speed header, right hand lever control, hydraulic fore/aft reel, AM/FM radio, beater grate curtain with JD 930R rigid header. #16001272. (1).......................................... $64,000 1995 John Deere 9600 2WD, singles, chopper, Dial-A-Matic header height control, adjustable rear axle, Dial-ASpeed header control, 20-ft. unloading auger, hydraulic fore & aft reel control, 260 hp engine, 14.9x24 6 ply cleat, variable speed feeder house with reverse, dual range cylinder, 30.5x32 12 ply cleat, radioator narrow fin 5.5”. #16001425............................ $54,000 1992 John Deere 9600 chopper, DialA-Speed header control, Harvest Trak monitor, 20-ft. unloading auger, chopper, 14.9x24 6 ply cleat, 260 hp engine, 30.5x32 12 ply cleat, dual range cylinder. #16001424. (1)............ . .............................................$50,500 1992 John Deere 9600 grain combine, 12” axle extension, 30.5x32 diamond tread tires, 14.9x24 rear tires, straw chopper with JD 930 platform, pickup reel. #16001295. (3).............. $45,000 1990 John Deere 9600 2WD, singles, chopper, 20-ft. unloading auger. #16001423. (2)...................... $40,000 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)..CALL 1989 John Deere 9600 hydro, 18.4x38 duals, dual speed cylinders, straw chopper & spreader, 20-ft. unloading auger with 930R header. #16001377. (1)......................................... $40,000 1990 John Deere 9500 2WD, singles front 24.5x32, 14.9x24 rears, 6 cylinder diesel engine, 215 hp, chaff spreader. #16001397. (3)..........................CALL 1990 John Deere 9500 2WD, chopper, Dial-A-Speed reel, 24.5x32 front, 14.9x24 rear. #16001398. (1)....CALL

1985 John Deere 8820 2WD, chopper, 20ft. unloading auger, 255 hp, 6 cylinder. #16001436. (1)...................... $13,500 John Deere 7720 with 224 header. #16001411. . ........................ $10,000 John Deere 7720 with 224 header. #16001325............................... $6000

2010 Case IH 8120 2WD, duals, chopper, yield monitor, Guidance Ready, HID lighting, 24-ft. unloading auger, rock trap, electric grain tank cover, 640 separator hours. #16001430.....CALL 1981 Case IH 1480 hydro, 6 cylinder diesel, 210 bushel grain tank, 25-ft. auger header. #16001370. (4)............ $9500 2002 Agco Gleaner R62 dual tailings, 4 speed hydro, 2 speed cylinder, 30.5x32 drive tires, 280 hp, Cummins 8.3L engine, plastic finger reel with MacDon 962 36-ft. header. #16001273. (1)...... . ............................................ $58,000 1983 Gleaner N6 220 hp. diesel engine, hydro, 245 bushel grain tank, 27-ft. auger header. #16001358........ $5000

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draper headerS

2010 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit. #16002330..$55,000 2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft. with transportation kit. #16002252.........$55,000 2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft., double sickle, hydrafloat automatic suspension & position control system, gauge wheels, 16” feed drum, 1-piece poly tine pickup reel with 10” center tube, hydraulic fore/aft, dial-a-speed control, 40” wide draper belts, single point hookup, spare sickle & road transport with lights. #16002224.............$50,000 2008 John Deere 635D 35-ft. with transportation kit. #16002259.........$52,000 2001 John Deere 936D 36-ft. header, transportation kit. #16002354. (1)........ ................................................$25,000 2003 MacDon 963 36-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit, 60 Series JD adapter. #16002193..............................$24,000 1998 MacDon 962 36-ft., pickup reel, transport. #16002278. (4)........$14,000

FLEX HEADERS

2012 John Deere 640FD 40-ft. draper, pickup reel, AWS air reel attached, crop conveyor auger, headsite automatic header height control. #16002294....... ................................................$98,000 2011 John Deere 640FD 40-ft., pickup reel, crop conveyor, header height sensing. #16002325..............................$94,000 2012 John Deere 635F 35-ft., pickup reel. #16002327..............................$50,000 2012 John Deere 635F 35-ft., auger composite fingers, one piece spare knife. #16002337. (1)........................$50,000 2012 John Deere 635F 35-ft., auger composite fingers, one piece spare knife. #16002336. (1)........................$50,000 2012 John Deere 635F 35-ft., auger composite fingers, one piece spare knife. #16002333..............................$50,000 2011 John Deere 635F 35-ft., composite auger fingers, finger reel. #16002230. . ................................................$44,500 2009 John Deere 635F 35-ft., finger reel. #16002386..............................$34,000 2006 John Deere 635F flexible draper header. #16002237.................$32,500 2006 John Deere 635F 35-ft., pickup reel, composite fingers, high stone dam. #16002264..............................$25,000 2004 John Deere 635F auger composite fingers, HH sensing & contour sensor, spare knife. #16002243. (3).....$28,500 2004 John Deere 635F auger composite fingers. #16002271. (4)...........$25,000 2001 John Deere 930F 30-ft., pickup reel. #16002288. (1)........................$13,500 2000 John Deere 930F header, finger reel. #16002355. (3)........................$10,500 1999 John Deere 930F 30-ft., finger reel. #16002362. (1)........................$12,500 1998 John Deere 930F Dial-A-Speed reel control, fore/aft reel control, poly-skid plates, level land. #16002371. (1)........ ................................................$10,500 1994 John Deere 930F 30-ft. header. #16002359. (2)........................$12,500 2005 MacDon 974 36-ft. draper, JD 60 series adapter, pickup reel. #16002242. (2)............................................$35,000 2003 Case IH 1020 30-ft., pickup reel. #16002268.................................$6500 2001 Agco-Gleaner 800 30-ft. header. #16002182. (1)........................$11,000

PICKUP HEADERS

2012 John Deere 14-ft. belt pickup attachment, hydraulic drive. #16002262.$8000 2012 John Deere 14-ft. belt pickup attachment, hydraulic drive. #16002261.$8000 1981 John Deere 212P 12-ft. pickup header with JD attachment. #16002253...... ...................................................$3995 1979 John Deere 212P 14-ft. header with Melroe 351 pickup attachment. #16002240.................................$3500 1976 John Deere 212P 12-ft., no attachment. #16002212. (1).................$2500 John Deere 212P with 12V belt pickup. #16002342. (4)...........................$2000 John Deere 100 12-ft. with Melroe attachment. #16002209. (3)...................$700

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HEADER TRAILERS

42-ft. header trailer. #14200794....... $9500 36-ft. header trailer. #14200796....... $8600 42-ft. header trailer. #14200822....... $8600 36-ft. header trailer. #16009204....... $7000 36-ft. header trailer. #13012330....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012333....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012336....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012342....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012343....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012347....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012350....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012351....... $6500 36-ft. header trailer. #13012353....... $6500

GRAIN CART

2008 Bourgault 1100 21.5Lx16.1 lug tires, 1000 PTO, roll tarp. #16009206..$39,500

Swathers

2000 John Deere 4890 rubber/urethane conditioner, 18.4x26 button tires with JD 890 18-ft. header. #16006752. (3).. . ............................................ $59,000

1996 New Holland 2550 self propelled with 2216 16-ft. header, cab, air, conditioner/rubber/urethane. #16006736. (1).......................................... $25,000

D L O S

1988 Hesston 8200 steel conditioner with 14-ft. header. #16006719. (1)... $8500 Hesston 6610 windrower, 14-ft. header, steel conditioners. #16006765..$8500 1984 Versatile 4400 cab, air, gas engine with 22-ft. double swath platform. #16006744. (4)......................... $7000

2010 John Deere 956 center pivot rotary MoCo, impeller conditioner, hydraulic tilt control, hose support, quick hitch. #16006684. (3)...................... $34,000 2003 John Deere 956 106” rotary MoCo, tongue 1 3 / 8 ” hookup, header tilt. #16007366. (3)...................... $22,500 1996 John Deere 1600A mower conditoner, 1000 rpm, equal angle hitch & jack, safety chain. #16006754. (4)...... . ............................................ $10,500

D L SO

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

1992 John Deere 1600 MoCo, wide roll, 1000 RPM, 16-ft., equal angle hitch & jack. #16006397. (4)................. $7500 1998 John Deere 1600A MoCo, 540 PTO. PARTS MACHINE. #16006755..$2000

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

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PAYLOADERS, SKIDSTEERS & ATTAChments

4WD TRACTORS

!!! 5 YEARS 0% INTEREST!!!

Offer ends October 30, 2013. Subject to approved installment credit with John Deere Financial, for commercial use only. Down payment may be required. Only valid for Pre Owned Combines financed through John Deere Financial. Other special rates and terms may be available. Some restrictions apply.

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

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

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

2011 John Deere 9530 deluxe comfort package, AutoTrac ready, power differential lock, dual beam radar sensor, premier lighting package, AM/FM radio, Micheline 800/70R38 radial tires, instructional seat, F/business band, rotary beacon light. #16003712. (4)..$260,000

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2010 John Deere 9530 475 hp, deluxe comfort package, power differential lock, instructional seat, motor seal drain, Firestone 530/85R42 triples. #16003753............................$245,000

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

2008 John Deere 9630T deluxe comfort package, Cat 5 WS drawbar, extremity warning lamps, dual beam radar sensor, Premier lighting package, tool box, field vision Zenon HID light, right hand electric mirror, AM/FM radio/WB/ CD, instructional seat, F/Business band antenna. #16003638. (4).......$292,500 2004 John Deere 9420 duals, AutoTrac Ready, deluxe comfort package, power differential lock, outside mirrors, active seat, ground speed radar sensor, 18F/6R powershift transmission, 4 remotes, instructional seat, 425 hp. #16003788............................$174,000 1976 John Deere 8630 cab, 3 hydraulic remotes, PTO, 20.8x34 dual tires. #16003777. (4)........................$23,000 John Deere 7520 4WD, PTO, 30.5x32 single tires. #16003781. (4)........ $3500

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

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

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

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John Deere 0900PC Starfire ITC receiver, SF2. #16012207 (3)...................$1500 2006 John Deere 0330PC GS2 rate controller, 31 pin. #16012087. (1).......$600

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

Consumer Products

ROUND BALE PROCESSOR

2005 Harley Davidson Electric Glide Classic “ONLY 9810 miles”, side & rear storage compartments, custom 2010 Degelman 3100RH 1000 PTO, right exhaust, stereo, storage cover. (1)..... hand discharge, 30 heavy duty flails, . ............................................ $17,250 27” diameter rotor, 2 hydraulic driven 2005 John Deere HPX gator, 4x4, beaters, handles 6’8” diameter chamgas, HP-agressive thead tires. ber, 65-125 hp required. #16007364.. #16007401............................... $6000 . ............................................ $16,750 2006 Brandt VSFX Bale Commander, conveyor type, 1000 PTO, hydraulic deflector. #16006689. (1)......... $6000

2006 John Deere X320 mower with 48” deck and bagger. #16007450. (4)...... . ............................................... $3000 John Deere SST16 mower, 16 hp with 42” deck. #16007458...................... $1250 John Deere LT166 hydro mower, 16 hp, 48” deck. #16007457.................. $950

John Deere STX38 lawn tractor, 12.5 hp. Kohler, 38” mower deck, standard transmission. #16007438........... $850

2004 John Deere L111 lawn tractor, 42” deck, 20 hp, automatic transmission. #16007456................................. $650

2004 John Deere 45 loader, 48” bucket, 73” lift height, quick-tach mounting, 740 lbs roll back force fits JD X400/500 & X700 two wheel steer garden tractors like new/barely used. #16009219............................... $2200

TIRES

2004 Bale King Vortex 4000L round or square bale processor, left hand discharge, 1000 PTO, excellent condition. #16006662............................ $15,500

John Deere 430 lawn tractor with 60” deck, 3 cylinder diesel, liquid cooled. #16007452. (4)......................... $4800 2009 John Deere X324 lawn tractor, 4-wheel steer, Kawasaki 22 hp, hydro, 48” mower deck. 16007273. (3)..$3250 2007 John Deere X320 lawn tractor with 48” deck. #16007449. (4)......... $3000

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

2009 John Deere 544K 4WD loader, W0 AX disc transmission, standard ZB boom with standard linkage, conventional steering, cloth air suspension seat, 3 function valve with 2 lever control, ride control, standard rear hydraulic front axles, axle manual differential lock, 20.5x25 16 PR L3 bias tires, full front & rear fenders for muddy applications, HD LED rear lights, standard rear hitch, cab with air, 3 yard 105.9” bucket, ether start aid, engine block heater, precleaner, reversible. #16003496. ..............CALL 2009 John Deere 544K 4WD loader, 167 hp, powershift transmission, 3-yard, 105.9” quick attach bucket, 3 lever 3 function hydraulic control, standard ZB boom with standard linkage, air ride seat, standard rear hydraulic front axle, manual differential lock, 20.5x26 16-ply L3 bias tires, full front & rear fenders, HD R led rear lights, standard rear hitch, cold start package, precleaner, environmental drain, reversible fan drive, axle cooler, AM/FM/WB radio, 10 amp converter, beacon. #16003552. (1)....... ...................................................CALL

2012 John Deere 480/80R50 set of 2 radial Goodyear tires & rims, fits 4930 or 4940 commercial sprayer. #16010030............................ $13,000 2012 John Deere 480/80R50 set of 2 tires & wheels, fits 4930 & 4940 commerical sprayer. #16010029............... $13,000

2012 John Deere AR260462 480/80R46 duals off 7200R tractor. #14401614... . ............................................ $10,000 2-520/85R-46 R2 tires, deep tread with 50 hours. #16009096.................... $2800 2-480/75R-34 R2 tires, deep tread, 50 hours. #16009095.................... $2450

Up to 10,000 bushels/hour during full bin load-out! 4000-5000 bushels/hour with 50 feet of hose at full bin load-out! 5500 bushels/hour from a bin sump with 35’ pipe on full bin load-out! Farm Equipment Sales

Plentywood - 406-765-1531

Glasgow - 406-228-2496 Culbertson - 406-787-6201

IN STOCK Circle - 406-485-2145

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Tractors - Row crop - COMPACT

air seeders

!!! 5 YEARS 0% INTEREST!!!

RENTAL UNITS AVAILABLE AIR HOE DRILL 2009 John Deere 1835 50-ft. air drill, 10” spacing, double shoot, dry fertilizer delivery tube, CX21 semi-pneumatic press wheel, smooth gauge wheel, dual main & wing caster wheels, 31LX.13.5, Touchset depth control & active hydraulic down pressure, opener on rear three ranks & separate FTL disk with 1910 430 bushel tow behind. #16005252. (3)....... $125,000

2006 John Deere 1820 45-ft. air hoe drill, 10” spacing, NH3 double shoot, 4”x22” steel packers with rock guards, double shoot blockage monitor system, JD 1910-350 tow behind air seeder, powered calibration, cane & rice tires, 8” fill auger, variable speed & fertilizer rate control. #16005237...... $112,000 2002 John Deere 1820 52-ft. air drill, 10” spacing, double shoot, Flexi-Coil stealth side band double shoot openers, 4” steel packer wheels, 1910-270 air seeder. #16005246. (3).... $59,500 2002 John Deere 1820 45-ft. air seeder, 10” spacing, single shoot, Seedstar monitor for 4WD, 6 run, mechanical depth control with 1910 270 bushel tow between. #16005258...... $55,000

2006 Bourgault 5710 54-ft., mid row binders, 10” spacing, double shoot, primary blockage, leading 6450 air cart. #16005242.................. $171,500

2005 Bourgault 5710 53-ft. air hoe drill, 10” row spacing, 450# trips, square seed boots, speed lock adapters, mid-row II banders, double shoot air system, L6450, 3-tank leading air seeder, 10” hydraulic assist load/ unload auger. #16005207... $156,000 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

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).................... $135,500

2011 John Deere 1890 43-ft. no-til, dual DLV tube, smooth gauge wheel, 1895 cast fertilizer CLSG wheel, DB hitch with Cat IV hitch, dual shoot air package, primary blockage, wing weights, 31-13.5x15 tires, 1910-430 tow between air cart. #16005253....... . .......................................... $204,000 2011 John Deere 1890 60-ft., 7.5” spacing, single shoot, 1910-430 bushel tow between tank. #16005255... $213,000 2011 John Deere 1890 no-till 42-ft. , single shoot air package, 7.5” spacing with 1910 350 bushel tow between cart. #16005249.......................... $175,000 2010 John Deere 1890 42-ft. no-till, single shoot air, 10” spacing, 31x13.5-15 8 PR 8 bolt, 1910-350 bushel tow between air tank. #16005256............. . .......................................... $145,000 2008 John Deere 1890 42-ft. no-till air disc drill, 7.5” spacing, 18” single disc, 3 section frame, extended wear seed boots, narrow gauge wheel, drawbar hitch with Cat IV link, single shoot air package, 8 primary hoses, primary blockage warning system, 31x13.515” 8 ply hi-flotation tires with spare, 1910 270 bushel tow behind cart. #16005254. (1).................... $115,000

John Deere 737 air drill with 787 air cart. #16005239............................ $30,000 1995 John Deere 730 28-ft., 6” spacing, single shoot with JD 787 170 bushel tow between cart. #16005260. (3)...... . ............................................ $22,000 John Deere 770 12-ft. air disc drill with 80 bushel tank on the hitch, 1000 PTO drive, 6” spacing, 60/40 split on tank. #16005088............................... $3000

2012 John Deere 8360R 360 hp, FWA, IVT transmission, CommandView II premium cab, 7” color display, premium XM satellite radio, 85cc hydraulic pump, 4 hydraulic remotes, 1000 PTO, 3-point hitch, 710/70R42 rear duals, 480/70R34 front dual tires, HID lighting, front & rear fenders, leather trim, Inteligent Power Management, electric mirrors, foot throttle, 16 front weights, 2-inside 1400# weights, 5 year, 3000 hour PowrGard Extended Warranty. #16003787..........................$285,600 2012 John Deere 6140D 115 hp, 2 hydraulic remotes, power reverser, standard cab, 18.4-38”, 8 PR rears, MFWD axle 14.9-24”, air suspension cab seat, telescopic draft links, eight rear wheel weights, loader prep package, front fenders, tool box with 673 loader. #16003791. (4)..........$82,500

1961 John Deere 2020 2WD, singles, 148 loader. #16003783. (1).............$8000

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

2011 Case IH Puma 170 FWD, powershift transmission, 155 PTO hp, 3-pt., loader, grapple, bucket teeth. #16003725. (1)....................$161,000 2010 John Deere 7330 20/20 PowrQuad, comfort seat, cold weather package, rotary beacon light, AM/FM weatherband with 741 loader bucket, grapple fork. #16003751. (4)............$115,000 2010 John Deere 7130 3 hydraulics, suspended cab, Greenstar ready, 3-pt., front weights with 741 loader, 96” bucket/grapple. #16003723. (2).... . ..........................................$108,000 2009 John Deere 7930 MFWD, deluxe Command View cab, AutoTrac ready, IVT, 3 remotes, dual PTO, 3-pt. quick hitch, joystick control, Cat lll drawbar, 110” axles, 520/85R38 singles, 420/85R28 fronts, front fenders, heavy duty axle, foot speed, AM/FM/WB/CD, buddy seat, block heater, FM business antenna, 2-1400# weights with 746 loader. #16003719. (4)........$179,500

2011 Case IH Puma 170 FWD, powershift transmission, 135 PTO hp, 3-pt., loader, grapple, bucket teeth. #16003724. (1)....................$152,000 1994 Case IH 7220 cab, MFD, powershift, single tires with loader. #16003757.... . ............................................$55,000 1993 Case IH 7130 MFD, cab, partial powershift, singles, 3 pt., DuAl loader. #16003774. (3)......................$37,000

AIR SEEDER

2000 John Deere 1820/1900 air hoe drill, 60-ft., 7.5” spacing, 4x21” semi-pneumatic packers, rock guards, 1” stealth openers, 1900 air trank, 350 bushel tow behind, 8” load auger, 30.5/32 diamonds, 21.5L/16.1SL cleats, single shoot, primary blockage. #16005139. (3).......................................... $33,000 John Deere 737 air drill with 787 air cart. #16005239. (4)...................... $30,000 1995 John Deere 680 35-ft. air hoe drill, 12” spacing, double shoot with JD 787 tow behind, 3/4 tip with 4” spreader. #16005236............................ $24,000 2008 Bourgault 5710 50-ft. air hoe dril, 9.8 spacing, 31/2” steel packers, double shoot, mid row banders, front caster wheels, speed lock adapters with square seed boots, L6450 leading tank. #16005220. (1)........... $175,000

1994 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air seeder, 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 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. air drill, 2320 tow between cart. #16005250. (4)..$35,000 1994 Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, single shoot, steel packers with JD 787 tow behind tank. #16005245. (3)...................... $25,000 Concord 3400 34-ft. air hoe drill, 4812 air cart. #16005244. (4).............. $25,000 Concord 2400 24-ft. air hoe drill, 4012 air cart. #16005243. (4).............. $25,000 AIR DISC DRILL

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

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

CONVENTIONAL DRILL

John Deere 9350 30-ft. hoe drills with transport hitch, 10” spacing, solid press wheels. #16005251. (4).. $3500

2008 John Deere 8130 MFWD, deluxe cab, active seat, AutoTrac ready plug and play, 16 speed powershift, 4 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, 3-pt., 118” axles, 620/70R42, 480/70R30 fronts, front fenders, radar, cold weather package, foot speed, HID lights all around, leather trim, AM/FM/CD/WB, buddy seat, FM business antenna with 840 loader. #16003715. (1)........$161,000 1998 John Deere 4200 MFWD, hydro, 2 rear hydraulic outlets, 13.6-16 rear, 25x8.5-14 fronts, 2/72” mid mount mower. #16003790. (4).........$12,500 1997 John Deere 7810 cab, partial powershift, 16/16 speed PowrQuad transmission, left hand reverser, rear axle 118”, drawbar clevis with pin, cold weather package, AM/FM/Weatherband with Farmhand XL1340 loader, grapple. #16003706. (1)........$59,000

2003 New Holland TM130 MFWD, cab with suspension, 4 hydraulic outlets, trans full powershift, grapple with 210452 loader. #16003792...$48,000

2003 New Holland TM130 MFWD, cab, powershift, singles, 4 hydraulic outlets, trans full powershift, grapple, loader. #16003793............................$48,000

TRUCKS & TRAILERS

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

2013 John Deere 1890 60-ft. no-til air hoe drill, single shoot, 10” spacing, 1910550 bushel air cart. DEMONSTRATOR SAVE $$$THOUSANDS$$$. #12005157................................CALL 2012 John Deere 1895 43-ft. no-til disc drill, double shoot, 1910-430 bushel tow between air cart. #16005257. (2).. . .......................................... $217,000

1978 International 1086 131 PTO hp, Leon 707 loader, JD grapple. #16003794. (1).........................$8500

1994 Kenworth semi, 3406 Cat engine, 18 speed transmission, PTO kit, air ride on rear axle, sleeper, chain rack, rear fenders, grill guard. (2) . $19,500

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D L O S

1973 John Deere 4630 2WD, powershift, 2 hydraulics, PTO, no 3-pt., 20.8x38 duals with Degelman dozer. #16003610. (1)..........................................$20,000 John Deere 4430 2WD, cab, syncro, duals. #16003747. (4)......................$23,500 1973 John Deere 4430 with 158 loader, QuadRange transmission, 3 hydraulics, no 3-pt. hitch, 18.4x38 duals. #16003734. (4)......................$21,000 1966 John Deere 4020 cab, syncro transmission, 23.1-30.00-16 front with 158 loader, grapple. #16003637. (4)......... . ............................................$12,500 John Deere 4020 powershift with F11 loader. #16003782. (4).............$7500 John Deere 4010 2WD, syncro transmission, 158 loader. #16003779....$9500 1961 John Deere 4010 2WD, syncro, singles. #16003784. (1)............$6800 John Deere 3020 2WD, powershift, PTO, 3-pt., F-11 loader. #16003733..$8500

HAY RAKES

2012 Sitrex MK-12 wheel rake. #13012356............................ $15,500

New Holland 216 hydraulic drive, folding twin rake. #16007358. .......... $13,000

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Say you saw it in the Trader’s Dispatch

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

HELP WANTED

Looking for over the road truck drivers to haul cattle.

Call (406) 945-0647

Geri Aaberg with the Trader’s Dispatch stood in a canola field just to give an idea of the height of the crop at the Northwestern Agricultural Research Center tour held on July 11 near Kalispell.

ROUND BALERS AND COMMERCIAL SPRAYERS

!!! 5 YEARS 0% INTEREST!!!

Offer ends October 30, 2013. Subject to approved installment credit with John Deere Financial, for commercial use only. Down payment may be required. Only valid for Pre-Owned Combines financed through John Deere Financial. Other special rates and terms may be available. Some restrictions apply. JOHN DEERE

2009 John Deere 568 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 flotation tires, hydraulic lift mega wide pickup with dual gauge wheels. #16006438. (1)... . ............................................ $32,000 2008 John Deere 568 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 5-ft. bale width, 21.5L-16.1, 10 ply tires, Megawide plus pickup, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006764. (1)...................... $35,000 2002 John Deere 567 surface wrap, 1000 PTO, hydraulic lift, Megawide pickup, push bar. #16006759. (4)...... $22,000 2002 John Deere 567 Megawide, push bar, twine tie, 540 PTO. #16006693. (4).......................................... $16,500 2001 John Deere 567 1000 PTO, Mega tooth pickup, pushbar, twine, no wrap. #16006709. (4)...................... $17,500 2001 John Deere 567 twine wrap, Mega tooth hydraulic lift pickup. #16006690. (1).......................................... $13,500

1997 John Deere 566 regular pickup, twine, 540 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift, gauge wheels. #16006760. (1)..$9500 1996 John Deere 535 pushbar, hydraulic pickup. #16006747. (4)............. $7500 1993 John Deere 535 regular pickup, twine, 1000 PTO, gathering wheels, gauge wheels, bale counter, Megawide plus pickup, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006761. (4)........ $3500 1990 John Deere 535 regular pickup, twine only, 1000 PTO. #16006743. (4) . ............................................... $8000 1990 John Deere 535 regular pickup, twine, 1000 PTO, bale push bar. #16006757. (1)......................... $6500

SOLD

2013 Frontier RB2284 7-ft. rear blade. #13009051............................... $2500

HESSTON

CASE IH

2001 Hesston 856A 540 PTO, twine only. #16006365. (1)...................... $10,500

2010 Case IH RB564 480/45-17 flotation tires, hydraulic pickup, mesh wrap, wide pickup, extra sweep. #16006441. (1).......................................... $28,000

3-pt Hitch Equipment

2013 John Deere HX15 15-ft. rotary cutter, wing fold, rear safety shield, laminated tire, 1000 PTO. #16006740. (1)..........................................$19,650 2013 Frontier AP12F pallet fork. #14401863...............................$1275 2013 Frontier AP13F pallet fork. #14401880............................... $1300 2012 Frontier AP13G pallet fork. #13009122............................... $1400 2013 Frontier AP13D pallet fork. #14401873............................... $1500 2012 Frontier AP12K pallet fork. #14401774............................... $3500 2012 Frontier AP12K pallet fork. #14401899............................... $3500 2012 Frontier AP12K pallet fork. #14401900............................... $3500 2012 Frontier AB13G round bale spear. #14401866............................... $1050 2012 Frontier AB13G round bale spear. #14401867............................... $1050 2013 Frontier BU1060 bale unroller. #14401909................................. $750 2012 Frontier GM1072 6-ft. rear grooming mower. #13009134................... $3995

2010 Case IH RB564 Megawide pickup, twine & surface wrap, 1000 PTO, bale ramp. #16006766. (3)............ $23,500 2006 Case IH RBX563 1000 PTO, big tires, bale kicker, surface wrap. #16006313 (3)...................... $22,500 2005 Case IH RBX562 twine tie, hydraulic lift, wide pickup. #16006411. (1)......... . ............................................ $16,900

2009 John Deere 4930 self-propelled with 480/80R50 tires, high flow pump, SS eductor system, 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, BoomTrac auto level, foam marker, wheel slip control, auto air level, Zenon HID lights, AM/FM/CD/ WB, fence row nozzles, wheel motor shields, fenders, engine start aid, block heater, 5-body nozzles. #16014092. (3)........................................ $265,000 2008 John Deere 4830 1000 gallon, 100ft. booms, radar, auto air spring level system, traction control, boom return T height, on board air system, row crop fenders, hydraulic tread adjust AT ready. #16014141. (3).... $192,000

2013 Frontier RB2284 7-ft. rear blade. #13009120............................... $2500 2013 Frontier RB2310 10-ft. rear blade. #14401905............................... $4200 2013 Frontier RC2072 6-ft. rotary mower. #13009201............................... $2400 2013 Frontier RC2072 6-ft. rotary mower. #13009209............................... $2400 2013 Frontier RC2072 6-ft. rotary mower. #13009208............................... $2400 2013 Frontier RC2072 6-ft. rotary mower. #13009200............................... $2400

NEW HOLLAND 2009 New Holland BR7090 82” pickup, Bale Command, surface wrap, super sweep pickup, 1000 PTO, hydraulic pickup lift. #16006446. (1)..... $25,000 2007 New Holland BR780A bale ramp, xtra sweep pickup, surface wrap, gauge wheels, 1000 PTO, Bale Command Plus. #16007361......... $18,000

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2001 Summers Ultimate 90-ft. suspended boom, 3 set of nozzles, clean load. #16014101. (3)............. $23,000 1998 Summers 90 W0723W 2-pt. sprayer, 500 gallon, 80-ft. booms. #16014135. (3)............................................. $5000 Summers 120-ft., 1000 gallon pull type sprayer. #16014132. (4)............ $5000

2013 Hygrade 16-ft. rear steer pull type grader with weight. #14200924.......... . ............................................ $24,000

2013 Hydrade 14-ft. rear steer pull type grader with weight. #14200922.......... . ............................................ $22,000 Leon 1020 10-ft. dozer. #16010038. (4)... . ............................................... $4500

2007 Apache AS1010 boom leveling, 96-ft. booms, EZ-Steer, 20” nozzle spacing, Raven SCS 4400, 320/90R38 front, 320/90R50 rear duals, 850 gallon poly tank, 5 boom sections. #16014122. (1).................... $131,000 2011 Top Air 120-ft., 1600 gallon with Envizio Pro AutoSteer, AutoBoom shutoff and auto height control. #16014143. (4).......................................... $72,000

2001 Flexi-Coil 67XL 90-ft. suspended booms, 1000 gallon tank, 200 gallon rinse tank, clean load system, rinse wand system. #16014133. (4).$23,500 Brandt QF2500 100-ft., 1500 gallon with dual boom. #16014116. (4)...... $6000

TILLAGE

1989 Krause 1497-A disk. #16010045..... ................................................... CALL

406-228-2496 or 800-428-2496 Glasgow, MT (1) 406-765-1531 or 800-443-9447 Plentywood, MT (2) 406-485-2145 or 800-521-5800 Circle, MT (4) 406-787-6201 Culbertson, MT (3)

2004 Frontier 1208TM heavy duty 8-ft. rotary tiller, 1000 PTO. #16007440. (1)............................................. $6500 2012 Frontier BB3272 6-ft. box blade. #14401903............................... $2300

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2007 John Deere 4930 commercial, 1200 gallon tank, 120-ft. booms with BoomTrac Pro automatic leveling system, 480/80R50 tires with fenders, Greenstar GS2 display, AutoTrac ready, auto air spring level system, HID Xenon lighting. #16014111. (1)............CALL 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).................... $125,000

2008 Summers suspended boom, 133-ft., 1500 gallon tank, JD GS2 compatable components, remote sprayer control, electric shut off agitation kit, 5-ball plumbing, 200 gallon rinse tank, wash wand with 80-ft. hose. #16014112...... . ............................................ $52,000 2005 Summers Ultimate 100-ft. booms, windscreens, 200 gallon rinse tank, wash wand, clean load system. #16014137. (3)...................... $35,000 2005 Summers Ultimate 90-ft. booms, 1500 gallon tank, windscreens, triple nozzle bodies, rate controller, new boom shut off valve. #16014139. (4).. . ............................................ $29,000 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)............... $21,000

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J-N Ranch For Sale, Hobson, MT

379,000

Wingina 4-H Club member Brock Barcus is working hard to show his pig at the Marias Fair in Shelby, Montana in late July. The pig was one of many projects Brock had at the fair. Brock placed 1st in his Aerospace Project Interview Level 2 and received a 1st place for his educational display. He also received a 1st in the Swine Project Interview, a 2nd in Pre-Junior Swine Showmanship and a 2nd in Market Hog 210-280 lbs. Photo courtesy of Denae Peterson, Valier.

• 80 +/- acres. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage. • Spectacular view of 5 mountain ranges. • Spring fed stock pond. • Entire property fenced • Out building and good corral. • Only 3 miles from Ackley Lake State Park

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Animal health officials with the Montana Department of Livestock are advising equine owners in parts of the state to be on the lookout for West Nile virus after positive mosquitoes were found in eight counties last week. Positive mosquitoes were found in Cascade, Blaine, Hill, Lewis & Clark, Prairie, Sheridan, Phillips and Teton Counties. While the mosquito season is winding down with fall approaching, state veterinarian Dr. Marty Zaluski said it’s not too late to booster equines that have already been vaccinated. “We know that vaccination is highly protective against West Nile, and if your horse has already been vaccinated, a booster may provide additional protection this late in the season,” he said. “That’s why it’s important to work with your local veterinarian to develop a core vaccination program.” Greg Johnson, veterinary entomologist for Montana State University’s Department of Animal & Range Sciences, said topical insecticides may provide some immediate protection. “I’d suggest a permethrin insecticide treatment to suppress mosquito blood feeding,” Johnson said. “A product like Brute pour-on (10% permethrin) can be applied as a wipe-on, while Gardstar (40% permethrin) can be mixed with water and applied as a low volume spray or a wipe-on. “ A single application can provide up to seven days of protection, he said, and “using it for a couple of weeks might be enough to get you through the rest of the mosquito season.” Equine owners can also take other measures to reduce exposure: Eliminate potential breeding sites (old receptacles, tires, and containers) and areas of standing water; Thoroughly clean livestock watering troughs weekly; Keep horses indoors during peak mosquito activity periods of dusk to dawn; Avoid using lights, when possible, that may attract mosquitoes inside stables during the evening and overnight. Zaluski said it’s also important to be familiar with signs of the disease, which causes encephalitis, or swelling of the brain, and can be difficult to distinguish from other neurological diseases like sleeping sickness and rabies. Some of those signs include: Loss of appetite and depression; Fever; Incoordination or weakness of the hind limbs; Muscle or muzzle twitching; Convulsions; Inability to swallow. “If you see anything suspicious, contact your veterinarian,” Zaluksi said. “Developing a good working relationship with your vet is the quickest, easiest way to stay on top of things like West Nile and other diseases.” Montana had seven cases of WNV in equines last year; prior to that, the last reported case was in 2009. Based on state and national figures, roughly one-third of the unvaccinated horses that contract the disease die or must be euthanized. For additional information about WNV in horses, please see American Association of Equine Practitioners web site http://liv.mt.gov/news/2013/2013_0517-vaccinateforwestnilevirus.mcpx#sthash.FsM4rDGy.dpuf. For additional information about WNV in humans, please see the Department of Public Health & Human Services web site http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/cdepi/surveillance/westnilevirus.shtml

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By NDSU Extension Service • Judy and Leland Erickson family of Ann Marks of Ypsilanti is the recipient Mercer County of the North Dakota 4-H Foundation’s • Ramona and Elmer Fraase family of Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Award. Cass County Marks, who has been the leader of the • Viola and Matt Tokach family of MorMontpelier Pioneers Club for 38 years, ton County received the award at the foundation’s recInduction into the 4-H Hall of Fame ognition social at the North Dakota State honors outstanding leaders and volunteers Fair in Minot on July 20. who have been involved in 4-H for 15 years The foundation also honored 2012-13 or more at the local, county or state level. century families and 2013 North Dakota This year’s inductees are Lavina Domagala 4-H Hall of Fame inductees during the of Williams County and Morris Nelson of recognition event. McLean County. Marks’ 4-H experience began as a 4-H Domagala, of Williston, was a 4-H memmember in Renville County. She was inber for 10 years in Bowman County. She volved with many projects, but primarily later started the Clever Clovers 4-H Club in sewing and foods, and received several Williams County in 1990 and continues to reserve champion and champion awards serve as its leader. Through the years, she for her projects. has provided considerable leadership for In her role as a 4-H leader, she spent 38 4-H county events, contests, fundraising years as a member of the Leaders Council and finding other volunteers to assist with and 12 years on the Executive Leaders a variety of 4-H activities. Council. She organizes youth activity day She served on the Williams County projects, recognition events and other Stut4-H Council for several years and is the sman County 4-H functions; assists with 4-H representative on the Upper Missouri county fair activities; provides support Valley Fair Board. She also served on the for the county’s 4-H Consumer Choices North Dakota 4-H Foundation board of contest; serves as a judge or instructor for directors from 2003 to 2009 and was presisewing projects throughout the 4-H year; dent in 2008-09. She continues to promote organizes 4-H community service projects 4-H whenever possible and works to find such as nursing home visits, roadside cleanfinancial support for 4-H on a statewide up projects and baking for shut-ins; assists level. with shooting sports program promotion Nelson, of Washburn, was a member of and training camps; holds fundraising the Washburn Cowboys 4-H Club from events; and leads 4-H project areas such as 1943 to 1949. He then served as president sewing, Clothing Review and Project Expo. of the North Dakota Agricultural College In addition, she has chaperoned 4-H (now NDSU) 4-H club while attending youth on national 4-H trips and transported college there. After graduating, he served youth to the North Dakota State Fair to as leader of the Washburn Cowboys 4-H compete in showcase events. Club for 20 years. “Ann is a 4-H leader that will bend over While serving as assistant Extension backwards to bring 4-H to new members agent in McLean County, he developed and those that are less fortunate,” Deb a recreational games and song book for Hatlewick, 4-H volunteer coordinator for 4-H use and taught many 4-H leaders and the NDSU Extension Service office in Extension agents how to use those activiStutsman County, wrote in a letter of supties to improve their 4-H club meetings. port for Marks’ nomination for the award. In addition, he led activities for the state “Ann Marks is a leader that is dedicated 4-H institute at NDSU and was a livestock 100 percent to the cause of 4-H,” Montjudge for regional county fairs. pelier Pioneers 4-H Club co-leader Tonia Also this year, Fred and Bette Jane Kjellberg wrote in her letter of support. Boeshans of Beulah were recognized as “For 38 years, Ann has devoted her life to North Dakota 4-H Foundation scholarship helping the youth learn lifetime skills that donors. They provided funding for the will prepare them for a future of serving Steve E. and Mary M. Tuhy Scholarship, their communities with leadership roles.” which goes to a current or former North Any family whose years as 4-H memDakota 4-H member entering or continubers, leaders and/or volunteers add up to ing education at a North Dakota vocational 100 or more is eligible to be named a North or technical school, college or university. Dakota 4-H century family. Those receivApplicants from McHenry, Cass, Dunn, ing that designation this year are the: Stark, Mercer and Ward counties are given • Connie and Kevin Bruse family of preference in the selection process. Cass County

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By Jim Stordah. Clearwater/Polk County Extension Service, Minnesota You may have grown gourds in the past, hoping to have dozens of lovely, colorful fruits to display far into autumn and beyond, only to find that within a few weeks after harvest, they started to soften and rot. Although there’s never a guarantee of complete success in gardening, there are some definite steps to take that should result in a product worthy of the time and effort you’ve put into it. One of the most important is to start out with ripe, unblemished gourds. Many gourd-growing instructions tell you to wait until light frost before harvesting time. This is good advice ONLY if you are growing hard-shelled gourds, the kind used to make bird houses, water dippers, bowls and other utensils. Mature, hard-shelled gourds (Lagenaria species) will tolerate some frost. But most of the gourds grown in this area are softshelled Cucurbita species, American relatives of the tropical lagenarias. These are the gourds you see in supermarkets and local wayside produce stands. Cucurbita gourds will definitely be damaged by frost. Lagenarias are usually rather large gourds; their rind is thin but tough, and they last for years. Cucurbitas, on the other hand, are smaller, softer and shorter-lived. You can tell them apart when they’re growing; cucurbita vines produce yellow flowers, and lagenarias, white ones. Either can be grown successfully in the Twin Cities area, though hard-shelled gourds may not ripen adequately some years. A gourd is mature or ripe when it’s full-sized and its stem is brown or beginning to dry. Leave a couple inches of stem attached to the fruit when you cut it from the vine. This helps prevent disease organisms from entering the fruit and adds an interesting touch as the stem dries and twists. Wash newly harvested gourds in warm, soapy water, and then rinse them in water with a few drops of household disinfectant. Dry the gourds gently with a soft rag, then space them out on several layers of newspaper in a sunny, warm location. Turn them periodically to ensure even drying, replacing any newspapers that are damp. After a week or so, surface color will be set and the skins toughened. Next, wipe each gourd again, this time with a soft rag soaked in disinfectant solution. Finally, spread them on newspapers in a warm but dark place for 3 or 4 weeks, or maybe more, if the gourds are particularly large and fleshy. The warmth helps to dry the gourds and discourage mold, while darkness helps keep colors from fading. If you’re drying hard-shelled lagenarias and plan to turn them into bowls or utensils, do any necessary trimming as soon as they are dry enough to hear seeds rattle inside. If you wait too long, they may crack when you cut them. Once the gourds are thoroughly dry, they’re ready for display. You may polish them with paste wax, and then buff them with a soft cloth. If you prefer a hard gloss finish, coat them with clear shellac, instead. For more information contact me at 800-450-2465 or stordahl@umn.edu. Deborah L. Brown, UM Extension Horticulturist, provided this article.

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By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension Service, Minnesota Recent dry weather has taken its toll on area crops, lawns and shade trees. Without irrigation, there’s little we can do about the crops, but we do have some control over dry conditions in the yard. In our part of the world, turf grass is typically a coolseason plant species. The term cool-season refers to the fact that those grasses have peak growth activity during the cooler periods of the growing season--spring and fall. When rainfall doesn’t seem to be forthcoming, one of the best ways to moderate those stressful conditions is through timely, appropriate lawn watering. If your desire is to maintain a green, actively growing lawn, you will need to be applying about 1 to 1.5 inches of water every 7-10 days. Where soils are very hard and compacted, or very sandy, it is usually best to apply about 1⁄2 to 3⁄4 of an inch per watering, but do it twice in that same time period. As a general guideline, during hot and windy conditions, the interval between waterings should be shorter due to the increased rate of drying. If some loss of green color can be tolerated, a thorough soaking every 10 to 14 days will keep lawns alive. Actually, our grass plants have relatively good tolerance to hot and dry periods, especially where they have been conditioned properly. Nonetheless, there are limits to that tolerance, especially with many of the contemporary bluegrass and perennial ryegrass varieties that have been introduced over the last several decades. If the plant gets too dry internally, tissue damage can occur and the plant usually dies. That’s why it’s not a good idea to let your lawn go “dormant” or completely dry and brown for extended periods of time, assuming that it will come back in late summer as temperatures moderate and rainfall usually becomes more frequent. Again, during extremely hot, dry and/or windy conditions the interval between waterings may need to be shortened. Finally, those with automated lawn watering systems can increase the amount of time water is applied and put longer time periods between waterings. This can help accommodate community water restrictions such as odd/even addressbased watering schedules. What about my trees? A mature tree can lose hundreds of gallons of water a day through its leaves, especially in hot or windy weather. If trees don’t get enough water, they will experience stress when they can’t replace the water lost through their leaves. Signs of water stress are wilting, leaf scorch (browning of leaf edges), leaf drop, and even dieback of twigs and branches on the outer part of the crown. If you are concerned about your trees, apply one to two inches of water under the drip line of the tree. (Set up a rain gauge or a can to determine the proper amount) Apply the water slowly enough so that it soaks into the soil without running off. This means you may have to start and stop the system several times to allow the water to soak in, especially if you have a system that puts out a lot of water in a short amount of time or if you’re applying water to a sloped area. The old adage “water deeply, less frequently” holds true. When you apply water in frequent, light applications, you encourage shallow roots. Shallow roots are more susceptible to summer heat stress, winter cold injury, and drought stress. If your trees are growing in a lawn area, keep in mind that the grass may be using a large portion of water that’s being applied through a sprinkler system. Even if you think you’re applying enough water, check the soil moisture in the tree root zone. Make sure adequate moisture is reaching the soil and tree roots. Consider supplemental watering if your trees need more water. Water should be applied in the “root zone”. The fine feeder roots that absorb water are not located close to the trunk of established trees. Most are in the area under and slightly beyond the “drip line”, that’s the area beneath the furthest spread of the branches. (Think of the drip line as the shady area beneath the tree at high noon.) Water applied at the trunk of a tree is wasteful and can be harmful too. Frequent, excess water at the base of the tree trunk can lead to collar rot and a tree’s demise. Apply water away from the trunk. Soaker hoses are a great way to apply water slowly and deeply to the soil in the root zone of trees. Too much water is just as bad as too little water. Excess soil moisture excludes oxygen from the soil and roots die without “air”. One symptom of too much water is the yelcontinued on page a67

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One symptom of too much water is the yellowing of leaves starting on the lower part of the tree on the inside of the crown and then moving outward. Other symptoms include leaves turning a lighter shade of green and then yellow, wilting of young shoots, and brittle green leaves. The soil should be moist, not soggy and squishy for any length of time. Newly planted trees are watered a little differently than trees that are well established in the landscape. That’s because they haven’t been able to grow new roots into the surrounding soil yet. Newly transplanted trees have a very limited root system. The root ball and the surrounding area should be kept evenly moist and not allowed to dry out. The root ball can dry out much more quickly than the surrounding soil, especially in hot or windy weather. For more information, contact me 800-450-2465 at stordahl@umn.edu. Source: Bob Mugaas (UM) and Marianne C. Ophardt (WSU) contributed to this article. ##### Carol says that her grandson Walt, five, likes doing even the most mundane errands with her. Everthing is an adventure with Walt, she says. “The grocery store? No problem. There are bags of popcorn for kids and prize machines out front. The roadside vegetable stand? A chance to make his choice of cantaloupes.” But on a recent trip to the bank to make a deposit, Walt was afraid he would be shorted by the teller. “As he stood beside me–too short to be seen by the teller–he asked in a meant-to-be-heard voice, ‘Does she know you have a little kid down here?’ He chose the green sucker.”

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2004 Peterbilt 379 Cat C15, 13 speed, lift axle, 20-ft. grain box, pintle, remote hoist and gate.... .............................................................$58,000

2001 International 9400I Cat C15 475 hp, 13 speed, aluminum wheels, 11-24.5 tires............. .............................................................$21,000 1997 International 4900 DT466, 7 speed, spring suspension, 11-22.5 tires, 6 steel wheels, rollback wrecker body, 13-ft. upper, 28-ft. lower, 3 winches, aluminum deck, rear underreach..... .............................................................$21,000 NEW 2014 Maurer 40-ft. hopper, spring suspension, pintle............................................$29,000 NEW 2014 Maurer 24-ft. hopper, single axle, spring suspension................................$18,250

2007 Peterbilt 387 Cummins ISX 475 hp, 0 miles on out of frame overhaul, 13 speed, 10 aluminum wheels..................................................$37,500

2007 Peterbilt 379 Cummins ISX 450 hp, 13 speed, Lo-pro 22.5 tires, 10 aluminum wheels, new rods and main bearings................$46,000

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

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96” converter dolly, single axle, air ride, 22.5 tires, on Daytons.........$2200

2-2013 Wilson 41-ft.x66” hoppers with air ride, ag hoppers, 4 aluminum wheels. Each.$34,500 1997 Wilson 30-ft. 3 axle hopper pup, spring suspension...........................................$20,500 1991 & 1996 Western hopper doubles, 40-ft. lead, 24-ft. pup, spring suspension on lead, air ride on pup, Lo-pro 24.5 tires on aluminum wheels, tandem dolly on turntable, new tarps.. ............................................... For set $34,000

2010 R-Way 51-ft. belly dump, quad axle, spring suspension, steel wheels, 11-22.5 tires, new caps, very clean....................................$39,500

1994 Clement belly dump pup, tandem axle, tandem dolly on fifth wheel. 2003 Trail King 53-ft. step deck, rear axle slider.................................................... $20,000 (8) 1996-2001 Great Dane 50-ft. reefers, spread axle, TK unit............................. $8000 -$10,000

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New Watson Chalin steerable lift axle with fabricated axle. Includes air kit....... $4600 New Watson Chalin steerable lift axle suspension. Includes air kit..........$2600 New Aluminum Hub Pilot Wheels 24.5.................................................... $250 22.5.................................................... $235

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John Deere 7530 Premium, MFWD, with IVT transmission, LH reverser and 3-point. Loader available. Nice..................................$76,500

John Deere 4255 MFWD, powershift, 3-point. Nice......................$35,500 2- 2011 John Deere 7230 Premium IVT, MFWD, left hand reverser. Loader available. Excellent. Each.................................$75,000 2008 John Deere 7230 Premium MFWD, PowrQuad, 741 loader, bucket, grapple.................$91,000 John Deere 4760 MFWD, powershift, 3-point................................ Just In John Deere 4450 MFWD, power shift, low hours. Nice.................$32,500

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Montanans can now enroll in new veterinary medicine program

Montana students now have the opportunity to enroll in the first Montana-centered veterinary medicine program being offered in cooperation with the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University. Students can apply online through October 2. Classes will begin in August 2014. Applicants should go to https://portal. vmcas.org/ and apply to the WSU College of Veterinary Medicine as Montana residents, said Rebecca Mattix, a Montana State University teaching professor and preveterinary adviser who earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at WSU. A supplemental application will then ask detailed questions about pursuing admission through the Montana Cooperative Veterinary Medicine Program. The Montana Legislature and Gov. Steve Bullock approved the creation of, and funding for, the program during the 2013 legislative session. Ten Montanans will be chosen for the new Montana Cooperative Veterinary Medicine Program, Mattix said. She added that the admissions committee -- made up of MSU and WSU faculty and representatives from the Montana veterinary and livestock industries – will identify students who have strong ties to Montana and want to work in food animal medicine and other areas of emphasis across the veterinary profession. Acceptance to the Montana Cooperative Veterinary Medicine Program provides students the unique opportunity to continue their education in Montana, while establishing linkages with the Montana veterinary profession far earlier than what could be done if they attend an out-of-state school, Mattix said. Students will take their first year of classes in Bozeman, which means small classes with a teacher-student ratio of one to 10. Students will then go to Pullman, Wash., where the WSU College of Veterinary Medicine is located. During their summers, they will have opportunities to work in Montana veterinary practices. Any senior veterinary student from WSU will also be able to rotate through established veterinary practices in Montana. All the Montana students will belong to the Montana Veterinary Medical Association, and Montana veterinarians will participate in the first-year curriculum at Bozeman. WSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine is ranked in the top 15 in the nation, has a strong emphasis on livestock medicine, and is the home of the School for Global Animal Health, Mattix said. MSU is the state’s land-grant university and home to

the College of Agriculture. It already has a pre-vet advising program. Mark Jutila, an MSU veterinary immunologist who earned his master’s and doctorate degrees at WSU, said the new program will build on long-standing research collaborations between MSU and WSU in animal health. It also will be supported by new, state-of-the-art animal facilities, including MSU’s Animal Bioscience Building and containment laboratories that offer valuable training in biosafety related issues associated with infection in livestock, wildlife and other animals, including humans. The new cooperative will take advantage of the excellence and expertise that MSU faculty have gained in medical education, as well, Jutila said. The Montana Cooperative Veterinary Medicine Program is modeled after the highly successful WWAMI Medical Education Program, which has provided unique and competitive medical training of Montana students for over 40 years. The WWAMI program allows students from Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho to enroll in the University of Washington Medical School and take their first year of classes in their home state. Montana has more than 29,000 family farms and ranches covering 66 percent of the state’s land mass, according to the USDA. Of that, 65 percent is in pasture and range. Since Montana has 2.5 million cattle and calves with roughly $1.4 billion in annual livestock sales, the livestock industry accounts for half of the state’s agricultural economy. Livestock veterinarians play a crucial role in that industry, but Montana has a shortage of 278 livestock veterinarians, according to the Montana Veterinary Medical Association. Besides that, 63 percent of the 125 Montana veterinarians now working in a food animal practice are nearing retirement. “The decline in number of veterinarians practicing in rural and remote areas of the United States constitutes a serious problem for the security and safety of the national beef industry, as well as for the stability of the rural economy,” said a 2012 National Academies of Science article titled “Workforce Needs in Veterinary Medicine.” The new veterinary program – endorsed by the Montana Board of Regents and Commissioner of Higher Education -- will help rebuild the veterinarian workforce in rural Montana and provide affordable access to a veterinary medical education, Mattix said. It will support rural communities and family ranches by bringing new veterinarians into underserved areas.

3V Distributing, Conrad ......................................B17 Abilene Machine Inc, Abilene KS .......................A23 Action Toys, Billings ............................................C56 Advanced Rodent Control Technology, Liphatech .... ................................................................ INSERT Affordable Construction Equipment, Billings & Bozeman ........................................................A63 Ag Trucks & Equipment, Great Falls ....B9, B10, B11 Ag West Distributing Co., Great Falls .................A28 Ag Wise, Kremlin ................................................C66 AgraSyst Dealers...............................A66, C18, C22 A-J’s Swathing, LLC ...........................................A43 American Manufacturing, Hogeland .....................C6 American Pipe, Cut Bank ...................................A41 Automotive Machine Inc., Great Falls .................C46 B & B Ag Supply, Inc, Broadview ........................A62 Baer Claw Welding, Fort Shaw ...........................A41 BASF ......................................................... A24, A25 Basin Seed, LLC, Standford ...............................C21 Bass Auction Co. Inc., Lewistown .......................A32 Bell Motor Co., Cut Bank ....................................B21 Ben Taylor, Valier & Shelby .................................A45 Big Equipment Co., Havre ..................................C17 Big Sky Equipment, Conrad ...................... A34, A35 Big Sky Hydraulics, Great Falls ............................C5 Big Sky Sawmill & Wood Products, Vaughn........A40 Big Sky Wholesale Seeds, Shelby ............... A52, C8 Bill’s Service & Repair, Conrad ...........................C26 Bouma Truck Sales, Choteau, Great Falls ... INSERT BTI Feeds, Cut Bank ..........................................A45 Buckley Auction ....................................................C2 C Moore Fab & Repair & Equipment Sales, Miles City .................................................................C16 Cascade Machine & Supply, Great Falls ..... A7, C44 Case IH Dealers .................................................C65 CFM Industries, LLC, Choteau ...........................C58 Chic Harbine Sales, Missoula.............................C15 Circle G Salvage, Walhalla, ND ..........................A44 Circle S Seeds, of Montana, Three Forks ...........A18 Clearwater Montana Properties, Trampus Corder, Fort Benton ............................................................A66 Clearview Seed, Denton .....................................C11 Courtesy Ford, Conrad .........................................B7 Cox Ranch Equipment, Winston .........................B20 Crazy Mountain Fabrication, Travis Klein, Big Timber ..............................................................C8 Cut Bank Tire, Cut Bank .....................................B26 Dave’s Repair LLC, Charlo .................................A50 Denny’s Service & Repair, Black Eagle ..............C66 DeVoe’s, Valier ....................................................C24 Dick Irvin Trucking, Shelby ..................................A42 Diesel Power Parts & Machine, East Missoula ......... ..............................................................C23, C35 Dirkes’, Fairfield & Choteau ..................................C5 Doane Western of Montana, Bozeman...............A44 Dry Fork Ag, Ledger ...........................................C12 Durnell Fencing, Valier ........................................A28

Index

Eagle Equipment, Belgrade ................................A14 Eddy Bauer, Wolf Point .........................................B8 Enduraplas, Neche ND .......................................C12 Equipment Connection, Columbia Falls..... B30, B31 Escrow Montana LLC, Whitefish .........................C34 Farm Equipment Sales, Glasgow, Plentywood, Culbertson, Circle .................A57, A58, A59, A60 First State Bank, Shelby .....................................A49 Fisher Metal Products, Fort Benton ........... A26, C64 Flaman Rentals ....................................................C3 Flaman Sales & Rental, Power .................... A2, C42 Fosse Insurance Agency, Great Falls .................A51 Fraser’s Oil Inc., Inverness .................................B18 Frieling’s Agricultural Equipment, Great Falls ........... ..............................A17, C9, C29, C37, C52, C67 Frontline Ag Dillon (formerly Dillon Imp), Dillon ..C25 Frontline Ag, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Dillon ..... .............................................C31, C32, C33, C46 Fuson Excavation & Trucking, Conrad ................C27 Gerber’s, Great Falls..........................A40, C38, C60 Get ‘Er Done, Brady ............................................A18 GL Appraisal & Brokerage, Glenn Larson, Opheim .. .......................................................................A56 Glasgow Implement, Glasgow ............................B19 Golden Harvest Seeds, Big Sandy .....................A36 Golden Triangle Seeds, Rudyard ........................C16 Greyn Fertilizer, Choteau, Dutton, Valier ............A15 Grossenburg Equipment, Winner, Pierre, Philip SD, Wayne, Bloomfield, Harrington, Laurel NE .....C53 H & H Spreading, Conrad ...................................A52 Harris Custom Swathing, Conrad .......................C23 Heartland Seed Company, Moccasin .................A56 Helfert’s Helena Farm Supply, East Helena ..........C4 Henke Enterprises, Chester ..............................C43 Highline Communications, Cut Bank ..................A54 Hi-Hog Equipment ................................................B1 Hoven Equipment Co., Great Falls ....B23, B24, B25 Huggy Bear’s Consignment, Cut Bank .................B5 I-State Truck Center, Missoula ............................C43 J & M Trailer Sales, Laurel ..................................B16 J.A.R.R., Choteau ...............................................A54 Jamieson Motors, Inc., Chinook ................ B12, B32 Jim Nielsen Trucks & Parts, Butte .......................C10 K.R. Rauch Company, Billings ............................C59 Krogmann Mfg. ...................................................B16 Lake Seed, Ronan ..............................................A67 Larry’s Seed & Ag Supply Inc, Watford City ND .C62 Lewis Cattle Oiler Co, Russ Baker......................C28 Lewistown Honda, Lewistown.............................C18 LM Machinery, Missoula .....................................C50 Lost Valley Fence, Fairfield .................................A43

M & R Seed Cleaning, Watford City, ND .............A54 M & W Machine, Three Forks .............................C36 Martin Industrial, Missoula........................... B6, C28 Maxwell Lumber, Lewistown ...............................C28 MDS Construction Supply, Great Falls ...............C56 Mesoo Remarketing, Moore ...............................C61 Metal Roofing & Trim Mfg, Great Falls ................C44 Midland Implement , Billings ...............................C36 Milk River Co-op, Big Sandy, Chinook, Havre, Malta, Rudyard, Turner ................................................C6 MK Industries, Conrad ........................................A32 Montana Metal Fabrications, Inc, Great Falls .....C56 Montana Post Driver, Gold Creek .........................B6 Montana Post Frame, Townsend .........................A68 Montana Quality Structures, Stevensville ...........B15 Montana Seed & Grain, Billings..........................A51 Montana Seed Trade Association .......................C58 Montana Shed Center, Great Falls .....................C21 Moodie Implement, Havre, Lewistown, Great Falls, Livingston, Belgrade......................A37, A38, A39 Motor Power, Great Falls ....................................A10 Mountain Equipment, Belgrade ..........................B22 MT Tractors, Matt Pendergast, Stevensville ........A68 Musselshell Valley Equipment, Roundup ............C45 Nardinger Irrigation, Great Falls .........................C42 Neal Law, P.C., Conrad .......................................C11 New Holland of Belgrade, Belgrade ....................C13 New Homes of the Future, Billings .....................A49 Northern Chrysler, Cut Bank ................................C7 Northern Ford, Cut Bank ....................................A55 Northern Hydraulics, Great Falls ............... A42, C48 Northern Prairie Auto Sales, Wolf Point ..............C14 Northern Seed, Conrad & Shelby .......................C10 Northwest Plastics, Libby ...................................C26 Pacific Recycling, Great Falls .............................A53 Parsons Farm & Ranch Realty, Lewistown .........C56 Patty Seaman Homes, Kalispell .........................A48 Performance Ag Services, Conrad .....................A31 Power Motors Implement, Fort Benton ...............B12 Powerhouse Equipment, Floweree .....................C34 Premier Real Estate Professionals, Inc., Kalispell .... .......................................................................C14 Price Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula ..........A23 Pure Bliss Cycle Sales, Conrad ...................C2, C64 R & L Seed & Machine LLC, Geyser ..................B20 Rainbow Irrigation & Equipment, Chinook ..........B13 RDO Equipment, Billings ......................................A2 Reddig Equipment & Repair, Kalispell ..................B4 Rock Bottom Fencing, Chinook ..........................A20 Rocky Mountain Truck Sales, Great Falls ...........C38 Rydelle Enterprises, Marion Jones, Drummond .C48

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Scenic City Trailer Sales, Belgrade .....................A64 SeedMaster ........................................................A16 Semi Trailer Sales & Leasing, Sidney .................A50 Seubert Insurance, Chester, Shelby .....................B7 Shobe Auction & United Country Realty, Lewistown .......................................................................B15 Shop Specialties, Ronan ....................................A28 Shortline Ag, Inc, Scobey ...................................C57 So-Lo Air, Valier ..................................................B27 Sod Buster Sales, Polson .......................... A44, C30 Specialty Tool & Attachment, Cody WY ..............A64 Steel Etc, Great Falls .........................................C39 Steinhatchee, Lance Nelson, Stevensville............B6 Stock Drive Trailer Sales, Dillon ..........................B14 Sullivan Brothers Construction, Conrad .............B28 Sunrise Equipment, Sidney ................................C19 Swains Spring Service, Great Falls ....................A10 T & T Farm Supply, LLC, Chester .......................C48 Tarzan Tree Trimming, LLP, Malta........................A26 Taylor Farm Store, Shelby ..................................A45 The Repair Shop, Choteau .................................A16 The Truck Shop of Billings ..................................C47 Three Forks Lumber & Ready Mix, Three Forks B32 Tiber Tractor Co., Chester ...................................B28 Tilleman Motor Company, Havre ..........................C1 Tom’s Shop, Grassrange.....................................A52 Tomsheck Ag LLC, Oilmont ....................... A22, C15 Torgerson’s, Ethridge, Great Falls, Lewistown, Havre, Denton, Billings ..................................... A46, A47 Townsend Seeds, Inc, Townsend ........................C54 Transport Equipment, Missoula ..........................A33 Treasure State Seed, Fairfield ............................C51 Trendline Vermeer Sales, Baker..........................B20 Triangle Ag Service, Fort Benton ................. A8, C62 Tri-County Implement, Sidney.............................A65 Triple T Farm Services LLC, Laurel ....................A36 Triple T Sales, Chinook .......................................C55 Triple W Equipment, Kalispell, Missoula, Ronan C68 Van Motors, Conrad ............................................C49 Vaughn Truck, Havre .................................... A5, A67 VW Mfg, Loren Hawks, Chester .........................C35 Wally’s Over Door Co., Great Falls .....................C36 Wesco Trailer Sales, Conrad...............................A48 West Plains Implement, Beach, Dickinson, Bowman, Hettinger................................................ B29, C27 Western Montana New Holland, Missoula ..........A53 Western Pipe & Rod, Joe Gunderson, Columbia Falls ................................................................A68 Wichman Ag Supply LLC, Hilger ........................B20 Wild Horse Seed, Havre .....................................A61 Wilray Manufacturing, Fort Benton .....................C20 Woody’s Lumber & Sawmill, Helena ...................A12 World Equipment, Idaho Falls, ID .......................C61 Yellowstone Tractor Co., Belgrade, Ronan ..........B26 Zerbe Bros., Glasgow .................................... B2, B3 Zomer Truck, Conrad...A23, A51, C27, C40, C41, C54

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New Holland Equipment

New Holland Windrowers

New Holland BR7090 Round Balers

New Holland Tractors New Holland Combines New Holland Guardian Sprayer

New Holland Air Drills

New Holland P2050

New Holland T9000 Series Tractors

New Holland Suspended Sprayers

New Holland P2060 60 & 70-ft. folding drill

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USED COMBINES

2007 New Holland CR-9070 1383 separator hours, 20.8R42 duals, straw chopper, moisture/yield, dual speed rotor, 400 hp diesel, 330 bushel grain tank, deluxe mirrors. #UCNH69...................... JUST IN 2000 New Holland TR99, Honeybee 994 36-ft. header, 2100 separator hours. #UCNH41..CALL 1998 New Holland TR98 2300 separator hours, SP 36-ft. Honey Bee. #UCNH57.................. JUST IN 1994 New Holland TR97 2100 hours with MacDon 960 36-ft. draper header, 30.5x32 tires, straw chopper & chaff spreader. #UCNH37.....$60,000

Glasgow, Montana USED TRACTOR

2005 John Deere 9760STS, 340 hp, 30.5x32 tires, 1825 hours, MacDon 972 36-ft. header with pickup reel......................................................... JUST IN 1993 New Holland TR96 combine with twin rotor, SN 554419, 3109 engine hours, well maintained, annual service repairs, 30-ft. 971 auger head. #UCNH28................................................$36,500 1981 New Holland TR85 2200 separator hours, 24-ft. header. #UCNH58.................................. JUST IN

2011 New Holland T9030 4WD, 498 hours, 385 hp engine, 16 speed powershift, 710/70R42 tires, PTO, luxury cab, HID lights, weight package. #UTNH94............................................... JUST IN

USED AIR DRILLS

USED HEADERS

2009 New Holland / Honey Bee 4255 Grain Belt PLUS 42-ft. flex draper header, UII plastic finger reel, hydraulic fore and aft, hydraulic tilt, gauge wheels, transport trailer, fits John Deere 70 series combine. #UHHB02................................... CALL Bourgault 5710 59-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, mid row coulters, 5350 tow between tank with 8” auger, Eagle Beak points with anhydrous setup. #UDB006................................................$79,000

2005 New Holland 74C 30-ft. flex auger header, poly cutter bar with pickup reels. #UCNH53...$25,000 New Holland 973 30-ft. flex header, fits TR series. #UCNH59...................................................$8500 1998 New Holland 973 30-ft. flex header. #UCNH64...............................................$12,000 Case IH 1015 15-ft. pickup header with Case IH pickup attachment. #UCCA09...............................$5500 Massey-Ferguson pickup header, 13-ft., fits 510, 750 and 760. #UHMF61...................................... $500

2007 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, double shoot, 550# trips, 4” rubber packers with Case IH ADX3380 tow between variable rate cart. #UDF232.................................................$85,000

1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 5.5” rubber, 550# trips, single shoot with tow between Flexi-Coil 3450 variable rate tank. #UDF216....... . ..............................................................$63,000 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 71/4” spacing, 3” rubber packers with stealth bodies. #UDF230..... .................................................................. CALL 1992 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 31/2” steel packers, sleath openers with Flexi-Coil 2320 tow behind cart. #UDF219......................$36,000 2004 Flexi-Coil 2340 tow between air cart, variable rate drive, dual fan, 23.1x26 R3 tires. #UDF226.. ...............................................................$26,500

USED SPRAYERS

2000 Flexi-Coil 67 90-ft. suspended boom, windscreens, 320/85R38 tires, with Flexi-Control auto rate, 3 ball valves, 1000 gallon. #USF177............ ................................................................$22,000 2000 Flexi-Coil System 67XL 100-ft., 1500 gallon, wheel boom, 18.4x26 tires, FlexControl Auto Rate, windscreens, double nozzles, rinse tank. #USF153................................................$17,500 1998 Flexi-Coil System 67XLT twin tank, 130-ft., foam marker, hydraulic unfold, air inductor tips. #USF139................................................$17,500 1998 Flexi-Coil System 67 110-ft., 1000 gallon, windscreens, wheel boom, Flexi-Control monitor. #USF151................................................$14,500 1994 Flexi-Coil 65XL 120-ft., 1500 gallon, non auto rate. #USF173............................................$6500 1995 Flexi-Coil System 65 80-ft. boom, 1000 gallon tank, windscreens, 3-switch controller. #USF171....................................................$5000 Flexi-Coil 65 80-ft., 1000 gallon tank, 3-switch controller. #USF171..............................................$5000 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

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USED SKID STEER

2010 New Holland L175 skid steer, 450 hours, 2000# lift, cab with heat, 2 speed hydro, 72” bucket. #USNH28...............................................$37,500

1950

63 Years

2013

Glasgow, MT

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CONSIGNMENTS

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..................................$59,000 Brillon 12-ft. grass/alfalfa seeder.....................$9500 2-Lilliston 2050 disc drills, 7” spacing with fertilizers and 2-drill hitch. Each................................$2000 2-Melroe 201 & 204 10-ft. drills, 7” spacing, 2-drill hitch with fertilizer. Each............................$1000

1982 Cat 215 excavator/backhoe, 36” bucket, 20-ft. digging depth..........................................$15,000

1989 Melroe 220 Spra-Coupe, 1068 hours, 60-ft. booms, #844 TeeJet auto rate control, hydraulic boom fold and lift, 200 gallon tank, hydraulic axle adjustment, 3 wheels..............................$12,000

2011 Case IH SC101 pivot tongue, 18-ft. header with skid shoes, 1000 PTO drive....................$33,000 Wil-Rich 47-ft. tool bar, 5 section, 7 Flexi-Coil harrows, McKay knock-on sweeps........................$17,500 1994 Flexi-Coil A300 32-ft. toolbar, basic 28-ft., 11/4” shanks, Flexi-Coil harrows, Degelman rod weeder.......................................................$9500 International 140 48” roll over plow, 16” bottoms, 3-pt. mount.........................................................$3500 Vermeer 605K round baler, twine tie, 540 PTO.$7500 2000 Vermeer 605L round baler, 540 PTO drive with gathering wheels, nice shape....................$7500 Vermeer 605L round baler, twine & net wrap, gathering wheels..................................................$5500

1992 Gleaner R72 combine, 2277 separator hours, 30.5x32 tires, 30-ft. header and trailer.....$45,000 1979 Allis-Chalmers N5 combine, 24.5x32 tires with 27-ft. header, batt reel................................$7500 1978 John Deere 7700 combine, diesel engine, 3631 hours with 224 head, non hydro.................$8500

1993 Agco 9690 FWA, 190 hp, 15 speed power shift, 3-pt., 1000 PTO, auto steer, 20.8x42 duals, 3100 hours.......................................................$51,000

1985 Versatile 276 bidirectional tractor, Cummins diesel, 3-pt., 540 PTO, loader, grapple fork, 16-ft. hay header..............................................$12,000 Ford 9N tractor, new tires, new paint, 3-pt. hitch, 540 PTO, very nice............................................$3900

Melroe 216 Spra-Coupe, 75hp, water-cooled, 210 gallon tank, 51-ft. boom, 700 hours...........$6500 2004 Flexi-Coil 67XL 124-ft. wheel boom, windscreens, walking beam axles, Auto Rate.$18,000 2003 Flexi-Coil 100-ft. wheel boom sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, auto rate, windscreens, dual bodies. SN 113271..............................................$15,000 1993 Flexi-Coil S65 100-ft. boom sprayer, no windscreens, 1500 gallon, Micro-Trak auto rate, air induction tips..............................................$6500 2004 New Holland SF115 134-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon, 18.4x26 tires, HMIC pump, Flexi-Control Auto Rate, dual nozzles, windscreens.............$14,500 2000 Brandt QF1500 80-ft. wheel boom sprayer, 1000 gallon tank, 3-switch control, hydraulic drive pump..........................................................$6000

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Glasgow, Montana

1992 Gleaner R72 combine, 2530 separator hours, 30.5x32 tires, 390 hours on new engine.............. . ..............................................................$49,500 Brandt 1515 belt transfer auger, 15” with new 15 hp Kohler engine.............................................$6900 Bearcat 1260 grinder mixer, bale feeder, 1000 PTO, nice............................................................$4000

1980 International 1480 combine, 24.5x32R3 front tires, straw spreader, 30-ft. 810 header, 3214 hours..........................................................$8500 2005 Case IH 2042 36-ft. draper header with Case IH adapter...............................................$29,000 Gleaner 13-ft. pickup header with Melroe attachment...........................................................$1500

USED ROUND BALERS

1992 New Holland 660 with Bale Command, standard pickup, 1000 PTO. #UHN108.....................$7500 1994 New Holland 660 auto wrap, 1000 PTO. #UHNH86................................................ $11,900 Hesston 560 with auto tie, 540 PTO. #UHHS51...... . ................................................................$5500 2002 Hesston 856A automatic, twine tie, 4500 bales, wide pickup. #UHHS54.............................. $9500

1999 Hesston 856T 5x6 bales, 75” wide pickup, bale kicker. #UHHS43..................................... $11,500 Vermeer 605M, twine, net wrap, wide pickup, hydraulic bale bicker, 540 PTO. #UHVM40............ $19,000 1998 Vermeer 605L twine & mesh wrap, hydraulic bale kicker. #UHVM31............................. $12,000 1994 Vermeer 605K round baler, 1000 PTO. #UHVM33.................................................. $7500

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www.reddigequipment.com BACKHOE

1999 Cat 416C 4WD, extend-a-hoe, 90” loader bucket, 18” dig bucket, enclosed cab, good tires, 4400 hours. Very good quality backhoe..................................................... $32,900 1991 John Deere 410D 4WD, extend-a-hoe, 90” front bucket, 24” backhoe bucket, 4 speed with shuttle, like new tires 18.4x28, enclosed cab. Work ready, very clean machine.. . ............................................................................ $24,500

CRAWLERS

1992 Hitachi ZX200 excavator, hydraulic quick change, hydraulic coupler, 40” bucket, hydraulic dual link thumb, air, tight and ready to operate........................................ CALL

1973 Cat D6C 3306 Cat engine, winch, angle blade, operates excellent, salt tracks, 90% undercarriage. Fiat-Allis 14C very good undercarriage, twin tilt blade, power shift, 2600 hours, excellent................................... $29,500 International TD20E hydraulic tilt, semi u-blade, ripper. John Deere 450E 6-way blade, good undercarriage. John Deere 450

EXCAVATORS

(2) Cat 304CR excavator, 1860 hours, 78” hydraulic blade, Cat 21” dig, 12” Peck HD dig bucket, Cat 40” lip bucket.$34,900

Cat 305C CR cab, heat, air, auxiliary hydraulics, quick coupler, blade, 2-speed, 2 Cat buckets - 18” with teeth and 36 with teeth, rubber tracks, 50%, 2894 hours. Cat 110B hydraulic thumb, good boom and arm pins and bushing, recent rails and sprockets. Very good older machine Hitachi EX120-5 hydraulic dual link thumb, air conditioning, 6700 hours............................................................. $39,900 John Deere 120LC quick change, 30-inch bucket, 60” smooth lip bucket, hydraulic dual link thumb, good operating machine..................................................................... $41,000 John Deere 892D-LC 36” bucket, very good undercarriage, 6600 hours. Good older machine.......................... $22,000 1998 John Deere 190E comes with several buckets....... Call Kobelco SK75UR...................................................... $14,900 Kobelco SK120LC-IV hydraulic dual link thumb. Good condition........................................................................ $31,000 1997 Komatsu PC120-6, thumb, 3500 hours, nice tight machine. 1985 Komatsu 220LC-3 bucket, thumb, runs excellent for an older machine.

FORESTRY

2003 Hitachi ZX120 excavator, hydraulic pin quick coupler, enclosed cab all-weather, sun roof........................... CALL

DISMANTLED MACHINES

1997 John Deere 892E Case 450 Case 880 Case 350 Case 530 Case W24C Cat 518 1936 Cat 22 Cat 227 John Deere 690E-LC 1998 John Deere 892E John Deere 690D John Deere 550G John Deere 772A John Deere 892D LC Dresser/ IH TD25C Dresser/ IH TD8E FiatAllis 14C.............................................................. $10,000 Garrett skidder Hitachi 120-2 Hitachi UH172 International TD20E International TD25C International 540 John Deere 70D John Deere 350 John Deere 540A John Deere 650G Kawasaki Komatsu PC35R-8....................................................... $5000 Komatsu 400LC Komatsu PC300 Michigan 175B

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New and used for heavy construction machinery rollers, buckets, cabs, forks, blades, brushrakes, thumbs, bucket teeth, tires, undercarriages.

Cat 518 skidder with winch, chains, really good operating machine................................................................ $14,500 Clark 664B skidder with rebuilt engine. Danzco PT20 delimber, low mount, 500 hours.......... $12,500 Several fellerbunchers, Danzco delimber, sawheads.

FORKLIFTS/CRANES

1998 Carelift ZB6037 telescopic 6000#, 37-ft. reach, Cummins, good tires, 5000 hours, excellent machine............ $20,900 Carelift 8040 telescopic 8000# capacity, 42-ft. reach. Good average lift, good tires, good running.................... $20,900 Cat TH360B telescopic forklift. 1999 Ingersoll-Rand RT70G 6000# capacity, 21-ft. mast, John Deere diesel, shuttle shift transmission, power steering, new tires................................................................ $12,900 1987 Manitou T604TC 4WD all terrain 6000#, 5-ft. forks, enclosed cab, side shift............................................ $8500 1973 Pettibone MK30 60-ft. crane, 30,000#, all wheel drive rough terrain crane, not been through the shop......... Call

GRADERS

1979 Champion 720A good working condition.......... $21,000 1979 Cat 130G 12-ft. modlboard with 1-ft. extension for total of 14-ft. moldboard, rear ripper scarifer, Balderson front blade, blade accumulators, 14x24 rubber @ 80%, $18,000 work order on engine. Does not include chains............. $47,500 1985 Galion A556 with snow wing, all wheel drive, front blade. Good machine....................................................... $28,000

LOADERS

Cat 936F 4-in-1 bucket, air, excellent tires.................. $35,000 John Deere 644AA 3 yard bucket, fair tires, runs well, ROPS.................................................................... $13,000

MISCELLANEOUS

Rammax trench compactor........................................... $2900 1983 Tiger brush cutter, has not been run through shop.$8500

SKID STEER

Bobcat 300A enclosed cab, air conditioning, metal link material covering windows, safety cop light on top, quick coupler, 2700 hours. Hydraulic angle snow blade and 4-ft. tine forks available...................................................................... Call

TRAILERS

Aspen 3 axle lowboy, detachable goose neck, 8.5-ft. wide, 18-ft. well, 10-ft. gooseneck, 255/70R22.5 tires, tipouts.$42,000 2002 Olympic 30TDT-3 1979 Ziem..................................................................... $3000

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By: Darren McAvoy, USU Extension program associate, Department of Wildland Resources and Michael Kuhns, USU Extension forestry specialist The recent tragic loss of life involving 19 Hotshot firefighters from Arizona brings into focus the hazards that come with wildfire suppression and the risks men and women take to protect life and property. Firefighters are tasked with protecting the growing number of structures between wildland and urban environments. Property owners can assist firefighters and improve their safety by preparing their structures and landscaping for the possibility of a wildfire. The likelihood of a home burning is directly related to the amount of flammable material near it. The home and landscape near it are called the home ignition zone. A few hours of light-duty yard work are well worth the effort to protect this area. Consider the following tips to lessen the chance of a fire starting in your home ignition zone. • Replace wood roofs with fire-resistant roofing material. Enclose the eaves of your home with soffits and screen openings with 1/8” galvanized mesh. This will reduce the chances that blowing embers could start a fire in an attic space. • During a fire, burning embers land in some of the same places that collect leaves after a wind storm, so it is important to regularly clear leaves and pine needles from the valleys of roofs, gutters and deck corners. • Remove debris from the yard and mow, irrigate and prune. The first 3 to 5 feet from the home should be a noburn zone consisting of pavers, concrete or small stature, succulent plants. Sixty to 100 feet out, the landscape should be clean and green, with dead leaves, needles and twigs removed. There should be few trees and shrubs in this zone, and trees should be pruned up. To be effective, this must be done on a regular basis, depending on the type and amount of vegetation. • Select appropriate species to grow in the home ignition zone. Evergreens and scrub oaks tend to be highly flammable, while aspen and many broad-leafed ornamentals tend to be less flammable. Plants that are green and moist during the hottest, driest part of the year are best. • The wildlands beyond 100 feet should be thinned, and brush should not be dumped there. Many people do not control the land 100 feet from their home, but a plan can still be in place. Contact your neighbors and talk with them about safety and what you can do together. This includes individual neighbors, but may also include government neighbors like the U.S. Forest Service or the Bureau of Land Management. • Keep firewood, construction material and other flammable items at least 30 feet from your home. Be sure propane tanks are located at least 100 feet from any structure, and clear vegetation 10 feet around them. • Make sure emergency personnel can easily locate and identify your home. Be sure house numbers are clearly marked and visible. • Provide enough overhead and turnaround space for the entering and exiting of fire fighting equipment. • Take the time to protect your home. Homes that do not meet these minimum specifications are less likely to receive full consideration by firefighters since they pose an unnecessary risk to the safety of their personnel and equipment. • For a list of firewise plants and more information on landscaping to minimize fire hazard, visit Utah State University (USU) Extension forestry’s website at forestry.usu. edu or call 435-797-0560. ##### Four boys ages 8 to 12 stood outside the church arguing just before the pastor was to perform a funeral. “Come, now, fellows,” said the pastor. “I can’t have this ruckus out here during Mr. Collins’s memorial service. What’s the problem?” One of the boys spoke up, “It’s like this. We all want Mr. Collins’s good old hunting dog. We have to come up with a way to settle who will get Ol’ Red, so we’ve decided that the one who can tell the best lie wins him.” “Oh no, boys,” the pastor looked shocked. “That idea is straight from the pit of hell. Why, when I was your age, I never told a single lie.” The boys stood silently, looking around at each other. The same boy spoke for the group. “All right, Pastor, you win.” ##### tangential (tan-JEHN-shull), adjective. Divergent or digressive; having little to do with the subject or matter at hand. ##### caducous (kuh-DOO-kuss), adjective. Transitory; shortlived; perishable.

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

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

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Call Ken for upcoming auction dates.

2WD & 4WD TRACTORS

John Deere 70 tractor with wide front, pony motor. Tag #JeffH0513. John Deere 720 tractor with wide front, pony motor. Tag #JeffH0513. John Deere 730 tractor, single front wheel, electric start. Tag #JeffH0513. Versatile 300 4WD tractor with Leon 808 loader, PTO, 3-point hitch. A working classic tractor. Tag #JeffH0513. 1980 John Deere 4440 2WD tractor with loader, dual 540/1000 PTO, no 3-point, cab, air, heat. Tag PatW0513. 1985 John Deere 8650 4WD, no PTO. Tag #PatW0513. 2009 Case IH 105U Farmall tractor, 105 hp, front wheel assist, 3 point, PTO, only 900 hours. Tag #Hug0412...........................................................$48,000 International 806 tractor, 540 PTO, great auger tractor, 2213 hours. Tag #Berth0313. Allis Chalmers 170 2WD tractor, gas, Farmhand F11 loader, 3 point, 540 PTO, 6-ft. Worksaver rear blade.....................................................................$7500 John Deere 4650 2WD tractor, Allied 892 loader, 8600 hours. Tag #WFox0113.. . .........................................................................................................$28,000 Ford 800 tractor with Renn post hole digger. Tag #BrandtH0113. Versatile 145 4WD tractor. Tag #MonteF0811............................................$4500 1972 John Deere 7520 4WD tractor, recent work on tractor, excellent shape, good tires, 1000 PTO. Tag #Harry0613..............................................$12,500 1952 Case VAC tractor, gas, tricycle front end, 3-point, 540 PTO. Runs like a champ. Tag #Harry0613........................................................................$3000 International 504 45 hp, 2WD tractor with 2000 IHC loader, 3-point, 540 PTO, gas engine. Tag #KenC0613. International 856 2WD tractor. Tag #SteveH0613. 1973 Versatile 835 4WD tractor, 855 Cummins, 4 remotes, 18.4x38 duals, 5595 hours. Tag #ArtH0713........................................................................$15,000 1976 Versatile 900 tractor, 3 remotes, 20.8x38 duals, 6333 hours. Tag #ArtH0713.............................................................................................$8500 John Deere 4630 2WD tractor. Tag #LarryS0613....................................$17,000 Case 1030 tractor, 540 PTO. Tag #ArtH0613..............................................$5500 Case 580 tractor/loader/backhoe, cab, 16.9x24 rear tires, 11L16.9 front tires, 2214 hours. Tag #DanG0513. Massey-Ferguson 184-4 62 hp tractor, cab, MFD. Tag #NHB0413............$9500

BACKHOES, LOADERS, SKID STEERS GRADERS, CRAWLERS & EXCAVATORS

1996 Caterpillar D8R crawler dozer, rebuilt engine, new rebuilt transmission, final drive, 70% undercarriage, 4 barrel ripper. Tag #Riley0513.......$190,000 Cat D4 5T dozer with Cat 4A blade, one set of hydraulic remotes. Tag #DanH0513. Case 1088 excavator, rebuilt swing motor, good tracks and hydraulic thumb. Tag #RogWa0513. Cat D4 with dozer. Tag #DanG0413. 1968 Ford 550 tractor/loader/backhoe, 3 cylinder diesel, 5200 hours. Tag #CraigL0513......................................................................................$17,000 2008 Bobcat S175 skid steer loader, includes auger, pallet forks, bucket, open cab. Tag #JSt.GD1112........................................................................$32,000

TRUCKS

International Loadstar 1700 dump truck. (Rear end may be out). Tag #Terry0613. GMC 3-ton farm grain truck, single axle, 366 gas engine, 5 speed. 1955 Dodge 1-ton truck with box and hoist. Tag #Harry0613......................$5300 2-1979 Ford C700 single axle trucks,16-ft. grain box and hoist, 5/2 speed transmission, 429 gas engine, good shape. Tag #BradA0513.$11,000 ea. 2000 Kenworth T800 truck, N14 Cummins, 10 speed, jake brake, flat top sleeper, new bearings in engine and more. Tag #JR0513..........................$30,500 1991 Kenworth T600 dump truck, L10 Cummins, 13 speed, lift axle, nice truck. Tag #JR0513......................................................................................$27,000 1957 International truck with heavy duty 14-ft. box with high sides. Tag #PaulT0513. 1969 Chevrolet C50 grain truck with 16-ft. box and hoist, 67,936 miles. Tag #SamL0213...........................................................................................$4500 1955 Reo grain truck. Tag #Brandt0811 1980 Chevy 11/2 ton dump truck, 10 yard box and hoist. Tag #DaveB0811 1952 Chevrolet 2 ton truck, 14-ft. grain box. Tag #PaulT0512 1981 Freightliner semi truck. Tag #Harry0613...........................................$5500 1955 Chevrolet 6500 truck with box and hoist. Tag #RobertW0613. 1974 Freightliner vac truck, 50 Series Detroit engine, 80 barrel vac tank with new vac pump. Tag #MikeL0313.........................................................$23,000 2007 International truck with Cummis 15X engine, 430 hp, 13 speed, 4:33 ration rear ends, air ride. Tag #MikeL0313............................................$35,000 1995 GMC 2-ton truck, 350 engine, custom built 2 compartment tender box, 26,000 miles. Tag #GaryY0513..........................................................$12,000

SWATHERS & MOWER CONDITIONERS

Case 730 30-ft. pull type windrower, good shape. Tag #WHjar0513. 1990 Westward swather with 25-ft. double swath header, pickup reel, 1573 hours. Tag #GordS1212.....................................................................$18,000 1992 Hesston 8100 swather, 30-ft DSA header with pickup header. Tag #HerbK1012.......................................................................................$31,000 Massey 35 pull type swather, excellent shape, extra parts. Tag #Hug1112...$1900 John Deere 240 14-ft. moco. Tag #RWard1112. Massey-Ferguson 75 25-ft. pull type swather. Tag #WarrenW0812.

MISCELLANEOUS

Land Pride RB3596 9-ft. manual angle and tilt blade. Like new. Tag #CraigL0513.........................................................................................$2500 New Danuser G20/40 post hole digger with 9” and 12” auger. Tag #Hug0513..... . ............................................................................................................$1950 Engine end 3 point hitch & PTO for 9030 bi-directional. Tag #RogW0512..$3800 MacDon 36-ft. batt reel with new batts, never been used.Tag #StanMC0612..$2500 Head catch. Tag #MikeL0313.........................................................................$450 Post hole digger. Tag #Berth0313. 24-ft. portable corral panels. Tag #BCreek0713.............................................$350 Shaver HD12 trailer mounted post pounder. Tag #Riley0713......................$9500 Grain tender, 18-ft. with 2 augers mounted on Ford F800 truck. Tag #ArtH0713. Danuser 3-point post hole digger. Tag #Leif1212........................................$1250 Ditch Witch J20D4 trencher. Tag #ButchN0113..........................................$3800 25-12” rings for aeration tubes. Tag #DeanL0413. New Wichik 4x6 pasture harrows. Tag #Hug0413...................................$170 ea. New Danuser SM40 hammer for skid steer. Tag #Hug0513.......................$7800 New Danuser 48” pallet fork for skid steer loader. Tag #Hug0513.................$870 Shaver HD8 post pounder with 3-point mount. Tag #TonyV0812. 3-15” 5-hole steel wheels. Tag #Hug0113..................................................$25 ea. Honda Big Red 3 wheeler. Tag #Bett1212....................................................$700 31-Perforated aeration tubes, 12”. Tag #Hug1112.

New H&S 16-wheel rakes in Stock New Twin Star rake in Stock

LAST MONTH’S NEW ITEMS

Pearson squeeze chute with head catch. Excellent. Tag #alten0813..........$2000 2001 John Deere 1600A 14-ft. swing tongue haybine, 540 PTO. Tag #AceD0813. 3-CompuSpray sprayers. One is good and 2 for parts. Tag #BMun0813. 50-ft. of John Deere 9350 drills on Apollo hitch, 10” spacing. Tag #BMun0813. IMM U tractor with parts. Tag #DickU0813...................................................$1000 2-1950 Oliver tractors (one junk). Tag #DickU0813....................................$8000 Allis-Chalmers HD 15 crawler, reconditioned. Tag #DickU......................$15,000 Kenworth truck with Timpte trailer. Tag #DickU0813................................$10,000 Miller tandem axle heavy duty trailer, new deck, pintle hitch. Good backhoe trailer. Tag #HugB0813..........................................................................$6500 1980 Chevrolet 11/2-ton dump truck, 10-yard box and hoist. Tag #DaveB0813. 2005 Case RBX562 net wrap round baler, excellent shape. Tag #BrenB0813. Haybuster 2640 bale processor. Tag #BrenB0813. New Holland 2300 14-ft. header. Tag #GlennP0813...................................$6500 1955 Reo grain truck. Tag #Brandt0813. New Holland 660 round baler, twine tie, Bale Command. Tag #JessK0813. New Holland 664 round baler, Bale Command, twine tie. Tag #JessK0813. John Deere 700 hydraulic rake. Tag #JessK0813.......................................$6500 Allis-Chalmers N6 combine with 24-ft. double sickle header. Tag #CraigD0813.. . .........................................................................................................$12,000 Versatile 145 4WD tractor. Tag #MonteF0813............................................$4500 John Deere 1600 41-ft. plow. Tag #MarvinG0813.......................................$3500 John Deere 1600 33-ft. plow. Tag #MarvinG0813.......................................$3500 2010 John Deere 9770 combine with big singles, GS 111 mapping, AutoSteer, 640D draper header, pickup reel, transport, 600 engine hours, 450 separator hours. Tag #KA0813.........................................................................$335,000 2-Portable bins, 27,500 bushel, with tarps. Tag #JessB0813.......................$6900 Case IH 1015 pickup header with Victory pickup attachment, always shedded excellent shape. Tag #TerryA0813......................................................$12,000 Case IH 1010 straight cut header with bat reel. Tag #PK0813....................$8000 Cheney 25-ft. reel. Tag #PK0813.................................................................$2500 Case IH 1440 combine with 24.5-ft. header, recent work. Tag #DeanK0813......... . .........................................................................................................$14,000 9-12” perforated 48” sections with rings. Tag #Hug0813. 12” perforated cap. Tag #DeanL0813. 7-Solid 48” sections. Tag #eanL0813. 31 separate rings for sections. Tag #DeanL0813. 10,000 gallon vertical fuel tank. Tag #Vince0813.........................................$6500 New Holland 16-ft. hay head with 9030 bidirectional adaptor. Tag #EarlC0813. Versatile 24-ft. header for bidirectional. Tag #EarlC0813. New Holland 1116H hay header with Versatile 276 tractor adaptor. Tag #Russ0813. 2-Cat 627B scrapers. Tag #JamieF0813. Shaver HD8 poster with 3-point mount. Tag #TonyV0813. Cattle squeeze chute. Tag #TonyV0813.........................................................$650 Concord 4812 48-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 3000 air cart with Lamborghini engine, new packer tires. Tag #PatW0813......................................................$38,000 16-ft. railroad switch ties. Tag #SteveF0813...............................................$35 ea. John Deere 2320 swather with 21-ft. DSA header, new air conditioner, new tires, 14-ft. header. Tag #ANF0813.................................................................$7500 New Holland 2120 MFD compact tractor, loader, 3-point New Holland backhoe attachment. Tag #RickT0813. Versatile 4022 22-ft. DSA header. Tag #FredV0813. Case 4690 4WD tractor, fairly new engine repair but has transmission problem. Tag #FredV813. New Holland TV140 tractor with almost new loader, 3-point and dual PTO on both engs. Tag #ReidH0813...............................................................$55,000 John Deere 8420 tractor.Tag #ReidH0813. Challenger MT 525D tractor. Tag #ReidH0813. John Deere 4995 swather with 16-ft. header. Tag #ReidH0813. John Deere 4240 tractor with JD 158 loader and powershift. Tag #BobE0813..... . .........................................................................................................$20,000 6-bottom plow with 16” moldboards. Tag #BobE0813. 2001 Hesston 856 twine tie baler. Tag #TimN0813.....................................$9500 4030 DSA header with TV140 adaptor. Tag #Hug0813...............................$3500 3-point round bale mover. Tag #Jeff0813.....................................................$1200 Hesston 8100 swather with 25-ft. DSA header, pickup reel and 14-ft. auger header. Tag #TonyV0813....................................................................$30,000 Westgo 10” grain auger with side hopper. Tag #WayneS0813....................$3800 Woods 6-ft. trail mower. Tag #Wayne0813. Vermeer 605F twine tie baler. Tag #Wayne0813. Victory 12-ft. pickup attachment. Tag #Wayne0813. Interntional Hydro 100 tractor with loader. Tag #MikeMc0813................$13,000 2002 John Deere 1895 air drill with 1910 350 bushel tow behind cart, mid row banders, 10” spacing, double shoot, only 20,000 acres. Tag #RogW0813. New Holland 425 PTO baler. Tag #BobR0813. John Deere 555 15-ft. offset disc. Tag #BigSky0813. 1984 John Deere 4450 tractor. Tag #ET0813..........................................$35,000 2012 Case IH Puma 185 tractor. Tag #ET0813......................................$150,000 2003 Case 2388 combine. Stock #700668. Tag #ET0813........................$82,000 70-ft. heavy harrow. Stock #707962. Tag #ET0813. 2007 New Holland L190 skid steer loader, 1145 hours. Tag #ET0813. Shaver HD12 trailer mounted post pounder. Tag #Riley0813......................$9500 1973 Versatile 835 4WD tractor, 855 Cummins, 4 remotes, 18.4x38 duals. 5595 hours. Tag #ArtH0813........................................................................$15,000 1976 Versatile 900 tractor, 3 remotes, 20.8x38 duals, 6333 hours. Tag #ArtH0813.............................................................................................$8500 Concord 4012 40-ft. air drill, diesel engine, 6.70x15 packer tires, 1502 tank, extended shanks. Tag #ArtH0813......................................................$15,000 50-ft. of John Deere 9350 12” spacing drills. Tag #ArtH0813. 18-ft. grain tender with 2 augers, mounted on Ford F800 truck. Tag #ArtH0813. Cherokee 3-point post pounder. Tag #0813. Ford 939 5-ft. 3-point rotary mower. Tag #0813. John Deere 2280 swather with 21-ft. DSA header, new wobble box, 853 hours. Tag #Wayne0813..................................................................................$9800 Vermeer 605F twine tie round baler. Tag #Wayne0813. Victory Super 8 14-ft. pickup attachment. Tag #Wayne0713......................$1500 1979 GMC 7100 grain truck with 16-ft. box and hoist, really good tires. Tag #ArtH0813. New Holland 2000 3x4x8 square baler with accumulator, 5 strings. Tag #DanD0813........................................................................................$17,500 2009 MacDon swather with 2012 35-ft. D60 double sickle, triple delivery. Tag #PWicks0813...................................................................................$127,000 1998 MacDon 9300 swather with 16-ft. 920 auger header and 21-ft. DSA header, 2000 hours. Tag #RH0813..................................................................$38,000 Case IH 8820 swather with 16-ft. auger header and 21-ft. triple deliver header, 2880 hours. Tag #CBum0813.............................................................$22,000 1976 GMC truck with 18-ft. box and hoist. Tag #CBum0813........................$6500 2010 New Holland 7090 baler, 1000 PTO, net wrap. Tag #Gary0813...$32,000 John Deere 5525N MFD tractor with cab, air, 3-point, 540 PTO. Tag #RTrent0813.......................................................................................$23,500 Massey-Ferguson 245 50 hp tractor, diesel, Edwards front forklift and 3-point, 540 PTO. Tag RTrent0813.....................................................................$7500

COMBINES

1992 John Deere 9600 combine, yield monitor, 2400 hours. Tag #PatW0513..... . .........................................................................................................$55,000 Case IH 1680 combine with 36-ft. draper header. Tag #TomG0113.........$59,000 1983 John Deere 7720 combine with 24-ft. header, new concave, new feeder house chain, real good shape. Tag #Ole0812....................................$15,000 1991 Case IH 1660 combine with new 1015 header with Sund pickup, 25-ft. 1010 standard cut header. Tag #Harry0613.......................................$40,000 2-Allis Chalmers N6 combines with 27-ft headers. Tag #DickU1012..$22,500 ea Allis-Chalmers N6 combine. Tag #CDy0912..............................................$8500 Allis-Chalmers R60 combine. Tag #CDy0912.

NEW ITEMS John Deere 105 combine with 22-ft. header and 13-ft. pickup header. This is the late 105 model made. Tag #RWinko0913.................................. $3500 John Deere 105 combine with 22-ft. header. Tag #MikeMc0913........... $3500 Allis-Chalmers N6 combine. Tag #CDy0913........................................ $8500 Allis-Chalmers R60 combine. Tag #CDy0913. Gravel for sale. Tag #GunsightGr0913. Ford 8N tractor with 3-point, 540 PTO. Tag #RWinko0913.................... $2900 Allis-Chalmers WD45 tractor, 3-point, 540 PTO. Tag #RWinko0913.... $2900 Versatile 400 swather with 20-ft. DSA header. Tag #RWinko0913........ $4000 1990 Flexi-Coil System 65 sprayer, single 16.5x16.1 tires, wind screens, mixer tank. Tag #PhilA0913............................................................. $4500 1970 Gysler 24-ft. plow with cable lift. Tag #HerbK0913. 1982 Valmar 240 hydraulic drive, mounted on homemade cart. Tag #HerbK0913. 1000 gallon fuel tank. Tag #PatHig0913.................................................. $750 2000 gallon fuel tank with electric pump. Tag #PatH0913. Allis-Chalmers D17 tractor with loader, 3-point, 540 PTO. Tag #RickK0913.. . ...................................................................................................... $6500 Alloway 20-ft. flail shredder. Tag #PatW0913..................................... $12,000 New Noble 722 triple delivery 30-ft. header, low hours. Tag #PatW0913........ . ................................................................................................... $22,000 New Holland Super 1049 bale wagon with auto tie, Ford gas engine, hauls 160 bales. Tag #BerthaJ0913. 1976 Versatile 400 swather with 20-ft. DSA header. Tag #BerthaJ0913. International 806 2WD tractor with 540 PTO, good auger tractor. Tag #HugBr0913............................................................................................ $5800 International R160 grain truck with 14-ft. grain box. Tag #BerthaJ0913. Dodge grain box with 14-ft. grain box. Tag #BerthaJ0913. 1974 Chevrolet 2-wheel drive pickup truck. Tag #HWall 0913. Chevrolet Celebrity car. Tag #HWall0913. Danuser F8 post hole auger. Tag #LTorg0913. 1964 Internatiional 806 tractor with Farmhand loader and Excel cab, new water pump, rebuilt radiator. Tag #DarrenH0913............................. $6000 Ford 8000 2WD tractor, no 3-point, 540 PTO. Tag #HugBr0913........... $4500 Fuel stand. Tag #HugBr0913................................................................... $100 Massey-Ferguson 880 8-bottom moldboard plow in excellent condition. Tag #HugBr0913.................................................................................... $6500 PTO water pump. Tag #HugBr0913......................................................... $500 Century sprayer. Tag #HugBr0913.......................................................... $200 Versatile 800 tractor with Ford 36-ft. disc. Tag #RossD0913. John Deere 914 pickup header with Rake-Up pickup attachment. Tag #AnF0913....................................................................................... $8500 Farmhand 228 loader with grapple fork off JD 4020 tractor. Tag #AnF0913. John Deere 2320 gas swather with 14-ft. auger header.Tag #AnF0913...$6500 John Deere 5020 tractor with 1000 PTO. Tag #AnF0913. Mohawk 6-ft. rotary mower. Tag #AnF0913. John Deere 630 tractor. Tag #AnF0913. John Deere 7520 4WD tractor. Tag #AnF0913. 2009 MacDon M150 swather with 30-ft. header, 1600 hours. Tag #ReidH0913........................................................................................ $75,000 2009 MacDon M150 swather with 30-ft. header, 1200 hours. Tag #ReidH0913........................................................................................ $85,000 2-Keho 5 hp single phase fan assy. Tag #Grant0913. Used Keho ducting. New Holland TV 145 bidirectional tractor, 3-point and dual PTO cab end, 2300 hours. Tag #WayneB0913.................................................... $69,000 4-John Deere 9450 drills, 10” spacing. Tag #AnF0913. New H&S 14-ft. rake with 2 wheel extensions available. Tag #HugBr0913...... . .............................................................................. End of season price 1981 John Deere 2040 2WD tractor with loader, 8000 hours. Tag #DonH0913.................................................................................. $11,000 1984 Titan 24-ft. gooseneck steel trailer. Tag #DonH0913. Hesston 1275 16-ft. pull type haybine. Tag #Jerry0913..................... $19,000 New Featherlite 30-ft. triple axle aluminum trailer with 14 ply tires. Tag #Jerry0913.......................................................................................... $19,000 2006 Dodge 1-ton pickup with manual 6-speed transmission, Cummins, 4-door flatbed. Tag #Jerry0913. New box for Dodge 1-ton. Tag #Jerry0913. Vermeer 605M baler. Tag #Jerry0913. Squeeze chute, good shape, no name on the chute but in good shape. Tag #Alten0913...................................................................................... $1500 Pearson squeeze chute. Tag #Alten0913.............................................. $2000 Portable loading chute. Tag #HarryV0913............................................. $1300 RakeUp 12-ft. pickup attachment from Case IH 1482 combine. Tag #Chuck0913.................................................................................... $5800 1983 New Noble swather with 26-ft. header with bat reel, same as MF 210 swather, only 900 hours, excellent shape. Tag #PatW0913.......... $18,000 Hesston 8100 swather with 25-ft. header with pickup reel and 14-ft. auger header, only 1600 hours, always shedded. Tag #TonyV0913. Brandt 1060 10”x60-ft. swing away hopper grain auger. Tag #Shane0913..... . ...................................................................................................... $5500 Melroe 501 36-ft. chisel plow with Honey Bee and Degelman 3-bar mounted harrow. Tag #Shane0913................................................................. $7500 Spray-Air 10”x70-ft. grain auger with swing away hopper. Tag #PhilA0913.... . ...................................................................................................... $4500 Water well drilling rig. Tag #GlennH0913. 2-8-ft. side mount tool boxes. Tag #Paul0913.................................... $150 ea. Bale spear. Tag #Paul0913. Pipe rack. Tag #Paul0913. Bucket for skid steer loader. Tag #Paul0913. International Farmall M tractor. Tag #Larry0913.................................. $2500 International side delivery rake. Tag #Larry0913.................................... $750 John Deere side delivery rake. Tag #Larry0913...................................... $750 John Deere sickle mower, 7-ft. sickle. Tag #Larry0913......................... $1000 John Deere 14T twine small square baler. Tag #Larry0913.................. $1500 1998 Melroe 331 bobcat mini-excavator with 3 buckets and complete with thumb, 3055 hours, in good shape. Tag #JJ0913. 1948 Chevrolet winch truck with Lincoln heavy duty stick welder. Tag #JJ0913.......................................................................................... $2500 1972 International Loadstar dump truck with 4 yard dump box. Tag #JJ0913. 20-ft. tandem axle gooseneck trailer with heavy duty ramps, 10,000 lb. axles. Tag #JJ0913.................................................................................... $4600

ROUND & SQUARE BALERS

New Holland SP-166 self propelled baler, 2 Wisconsin engine, reconditioned and should run fine. Tag #ANF1212..................................................... $8500 2009 Massey-Ferguson 1841 twine tie centerline baler. Tag #ReidH0313......... . ........................................................................................................ $16,500 Massey baler. Tag #JPrin1212..................................................................... $600 New Holland 688 net wrap baler. Tag #RalJ1112................................... $16,000 Case IH RBX562 round baler, new wrap, low bale count. Tag #NorthF1012........ . ........................................................................................................ $28,000 New Holland 660 round baler, twine tie and Bale Command. Tag #JessK0812. Farmhand 8 bale clamp. Tag #JohnH0512................................................ $1500 2001 Hesston 856 round baler. Tag #Tim0713...........................................$9500 Vermeer 605F twine tie round baler. Tag #Wayne0713.

AIR SEEDERS & DRILLS

Set of 4 John Deere 1010 8-ft. drills, 10” spacing. Tag #Harry0613...........$2500 Concord 3212 air seeder with Flexi-Coil 1600 tow behind tank, hydraulic drive, 12” spacing. Tag #Greg0213..............................................................$19,000 2-NEW Ezee-On 60-ft. air seeders and tow behind tanks at 50% off list. Tag #Dave0213. 30-ft. of John Deere 9450 drills, 12” spacing, steel packers. Tag #ANF0413....... . ............................................................................................................$9500 Concord 4012 air seeder with 1502 engine driven air tank. Tag #AHans0413..... . .........................................................................................................$20,000 50-ft. of John Deere 9350 drills on Apollo hitch, 10” spacing. Tag #BMun0812.

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Coalter Littrell, Glacier County, is pictured demonstrating roping techniques during the 2013 Working Ranch Horse Demonstration during the Marias Fair in Shelby, Montana.

Bees exposed to fungicide more vulnerable to Nosema parasite

By Kim Kaplan, Agricultural Research Service insecticides were only found in pollen from Honey bees that consume pollen that bees foraging on apples. contains amounts of commonly used fun“Honey bees that were fed pollen that gicides at levels too low to cause the bee’s contained the fungicide chlorothalonil and death still may leave them more susceptible was collected at the hive entrance were to infection by a gut parasite, according to almost three times more likely to become U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) infected when exposed to the parasite Noseand University of Maryland research pubma, compared with control bees,” explained lished in PLOS ONE. study author Jeff Pettis, research leader of This research complements other recent the Bee Research Laboratory in Beltsville, USDA research into bees, including a comMaryland. The lab is part of ARS, USDA’s prehensive scientific report on honey bee chief intramural scientific research agency. health issued in May that found multiple The fungicide pyraclostrobin, which was factors play a role in honey bee colony found less frequently in the pollen samples, declines, including parasites and disease, also increased bees’ susceptibility to Nogenetics, poor nutrition and pesticide exsema infection. posure. The May report specifically high“Our study highlights the need to closely lighted the need for additional research to look at fungicides and bee safety, as fundetermine risks presented by pesticides, gicides currently are considered safe and along with the need for improved collaboracan be sprayed during the bloom on many tion and information sharing. crops,” said co-author Dennis vanEngelsResearchers from the university and USdorp with the University of Maryland. DA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) “We also need to better understand how collected pollen samples from honey bees pesticides are getting into the hive. Clearly pollinating apples, watermelons, pumpkins, it is not just from collecting pollen from the cucumbers, blueberries or cranberries. The crops that bees are being used to pollinate.” scientists then analyzed the pollen to deterThese findings provide new informamine how much fungicide, insecticide, mitition useful in understanding the myriad of cide and/or herbicide the bees were exposed problems affecting honey bees in the United to while pollinating each of the six crops. States, including colony collapse disorder, In many cases, the pollen that bees dwindling honey bee colonies, and other brought back came primarily from plants health problems in managed bee colonies, other than the targeted crop. Some pollen Pettis added. samples contained very few pesticides, but One unexpected finding was that honeythe average number seen in a pollen sample bees collected relatively little pollen from was nine different pesticides, which could blueberry and cranberry plants, which are include insecticides, herbicides, miticides and fungicides. both crops that originated in the New World. Fungicides were the most frequently Despite this lack of pollen collection, refound chemical substances in the pollen searchers know that bees do pollinate these samples. The most common was the fungiplants. Honeybees were brought to North cide chlorothalonil, which is widely used on America from Europe along with Old World apples and other crops. The most common crops such as almonds and apples, which comiticide was fluvalinate, which beekeepers evolved with honeybees as their pollinators. use to control varroa mites. Neonicotinoid

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Kuhn new 4-H Foundation development director

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4-H PARENTS & LEADERS

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By NDSU Extension Service Cheryl Kuhn has joined the North Dakota 4-H Foundation as its development director. As the development director, Kuhn will be an advocate for the creation of relationships that lead to increased support for 4-H youth development programs in the state, according to Brad Cogdill, director of the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service’s Center for 4-H Youth Development. Her major responsibilities include providing leadership on generating donors for the annual, endowed, capital fund and special project giving opportunities. She also will plan, implement and evaluate special events for donor development and recognition, and fundraising. In addition, she will be involved in community outreach, marketing and public relations on behalf of 4-H and the foundation. Kuhn has nine years of experience in nonprofit development activities and more than 10 years of related experience, including youth development, marketing and public relations. “Cheryl’s fundraising knowledge and experience will further develop our portfolio and provide an important role in securing private funds to support the statewide 4-H program,” Cogdill says. “We view her appointment as a sign of commitment to the youth of North Dakota.” Kuhn earned a bachelor of science degree in mass communications, with an emphasis in advertising and marketing, from Minnesota State University Moorhead. She also holds a planned giving/nonprofit management certification from the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota, and a nonprofit management/resource development/grants specialist certification. “I passionately believe that the state of North Dakota and our citizens could never go wrong investing in 4-H,” she says. “Recent research - the ‘4-H Study of Youth Development’ - indicates that youth who are involved in 4-H make healthier choices, excel in school, especially math and science, and are three times more likely to actively contribute to their communities throughout their lives.

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2006 IHC 4400 300 hp, Detroit 466, Jake Brake, 10 speed, twin screw, 22-ft. grain box & hoist, tarp, beet/ silage/grain endgate, low miles.................... $53,000

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OAEAA recognitions of excellence announced

By Oklahoma State University The Oklahoma Association of Extension Agriculture Agents (OAEAA) honored its own recently, for excellence of service and commitment to the land-grant mission of helping to improve the quality of life for Oklahomans. “Our Extension educators work side-by-side with individuals, county and state agencies, schools, businesses, commodity organizations and civic leaders to solve concerns of importance to Oklahomans, their families and their communities,” said James Trapp, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service associate director. Under the state and federal land-grant mandate, Extension educators take scientifically proven, research-based information and create innovative learning opportunities that address local issues. “Extension has more than a statewide presence, we’re an active part of the communities in which we work and live,” said Wes Lee, OAEAA president and McClain County Extension director and agricultural educator. “Given the landgrant mission, our successes – by definition – represent the successes of others.” Distinguished Service awards for educators with more than 10 years of service were presented to Rick Nelson, Garfield County Extension agricultural educator, and JJ Jones, Extension area agricultural economics specialist for Oklahoma’s Southeast District. Jones also was honored for his communication activities this past year, as was Chad Webb, Noble County Extension director and agricultural educator. Achievement Award recipients for educators with at least five years of service were presented to Aubie Keesee, Hughes County Extension director and agricultural educator, and Casey Russell, Coal County Extension director and agricultural educator. Dana Bay, Woodward County Extension agricultural educator, was named the 2013 recipient of OAEAA’s Outstanding Young Educator Award. Jason Warren, Oklahoma State University (OSU) Cooperative Extension soil and water conservation management specialist, was honored as the OAEAA’s 2013 Outstanding State Specialist. Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma and Northwest Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Associate were each named a 2013 recipient of the organization’s Friend of Extension Award. The honor recognizes individuals or groups involved in the support of Oklahoma agriculture and programs of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service. “Extension programming has always been about a sense of community and collaborative partnerships,” Lee said. “The Friend of Extension Award is one way in which OAEAA recognizes the vital role undertaken by our supporters who help Extension help Oklahomans improve their quality of life.” The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service is part of OSU’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, along with the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and the statewide Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station system. As an organization, Lee said OAEAA provides a unified voice for its members and fosters ways to improve the overall effectiveness of Extension educators, both through enhanced interaction with other aspects of the division and by providing opportunities for professional improvement that better equip members to deal with clientele questions and concerns.

What exactly are you depressed about?

Bill went to see a therapist because he was beginning to feel depressed. “So tell me, Bill, when did you first begin to have these feelings?” “Well, my favorite uncle died in June,” he said, “ and left me $1,000.” “I see,” the therapist replied. “Please go on.” “In July,” Bill said, “my father died. He left me $5,000.” “Oh, my,” the therapist sympathized. “Two close family members lost in two months. You must be very sad.” “Then in August my mother died, and she left me $10,000.” “Two parents gone in two months? I can see we need to talk about this.” “But this month,” Bill continued, “Nothing!”

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2014 International 7400 with SIMONSEN R MODEL BOX, 8+ TONS OF UREA AND 85-FT. SPREAD

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Prairie Fare: Quench your thirst with watermelon

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service When I think of hot summer months, the refreshing flavor of ripe, juicy watermelon comes to mind. While growing up, watermelon usually was served outdoors for a good reason. My friends and I usually ended up with trails of bright red watermelon juice on the front of our clothes. I recall having a large paper towel tucked under my chin as a makeshift “bib.” Eventually I figured out the choreography involved in eating watermelon without staining my clothes, so I got to shed my paper bib. Sometimes my mother would make “old-fashioned watermelon rind pickles” from the white inner rind of the melon. I recently learned that these pickles were featured in the first cookbook published in the U.S. in 1796. You can find a research-tested version of watermelon pickles at the National Center for Home Food Preservation available at http://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can_06/watermelon_rind.html. Watermelon has a long history, dating back at least 5,000 years to Africa. Watermelons were so prized that they were placed in the tombs of mummies to provide fluid and food that early Egyptians believed would sustain their rulers and relatives in the afterlife. Today, more than 100 varieties of watermelon are available throughout the world. The flesh varies from the familiar red or pink color to orange or yellow. Most have black or dark brown seeds, but seedless varieties have some white seeds. Although some people swear by “sniffing” and “thumping” to determine ripeness, horticulture experts say those methods are not reliable. As consumers, we depend on the ones who picked the watermelon to do it right. Watermelons should be picked at peak ripeness, when their underbelly is yellow or cream-colored. At the grocery store, choose watermelons that are heavy in relation to their size, with a hard rind and no visible bruises or other damage. Watermelon is a portable dessert. Whole watermelons can be stored at room temperature. You can rinse and scrub the outside of the watermelon with a produce brush and then cut into slices or wedges. You can scoop the flesh into balls with the aid of a melon baller tool. Be cautious to avoid cross-contamination. After rinsing and washing the melon, be sure to use a clean knife and cutting board to prepare it. Keep melon away from raw meat or juices. Cantaloupe and watermelon contaminated during preparation have been linked to foodborne illness outbreaks. After you cut a watermelon, treat it as a perishable food. Wrap the leftover melon with plastic wrap or place it in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator and use within three days. If you want to be very creative, watermelons can be carved to serve as their own serving containers. Depending on your patience and carving skills, your watermelon can become a basket, frog or shark filled with watermelon balls. You can find instructions on the National Watermelon Promotion Board website at http://www.watermelon.org. Watermelon is true to its name. It is more than 90 percent water by weight, so it is quite low in calories. For less than 100 calories, you can have a hearty snack of 1 2/3 cups of watermelon chunks. Besides having a palate-pleasing sweet taste and possessing hydrating properties, watermelon packs a nutrition punch. Watermelon is high in natural antioxidants that may protect our bodies. Watermelon is an excellent source of vitamins A and C, which promote healthy skin and a strong immune system. Watermelon is one of the best sources of lycopene, which is a natural pigment usually associated with tomatoes. Lycopene provides the rosy red hue to watermelons. Eating foods that are good sources of lycopene may help prevent diseases including cancer and heart disease. Nutrition scientists also have been studying the citrulline in watermelon. This natural compound is converted by our body to arginine, which is an amino acid (protein building block). Arginine may play a role in promoting heart health. Enjoy some ripe, juicy watermelon while it is in season. Here’s a refreshing summer beverage from Illinois Extension. Watermelon Smoothie 1 (8-ounce) container of lemon-flavored, fat-free yogurt 3 c. cubed, seeded watermelon 1 pint fresh strawberries, cleaned and hulled* continued on page b13

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UNL student to be Angus Ambassador

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR One of her earliest memories was showing Angus around in her family’s living room, pretending to be a cattle auctioneer. No, not Angus cattle. Angus the black lab puppy. It was this early experience that got Maci Lienemann of Princeton, Nebraska interested in the real deal. Lienemann, an animal science major, will be a sophomore at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) this fall. She received her first Angus heifer at age 10, her father’s way of paying her back for the help she had provided him over the years on the family farm. She now owns her own small herd of 20 Registered Angus cattle. Lienemann said that she believes that the Angus breed is the most practical, efficient and economical breed of cattle today. Lienemann has recently been chosen as the Angus Ambassador for 2013-2014 for the American Angus and National Junior Angus Association. She will serve as a spokesperson for nearly 6,000 Junior Angus Association members at industry events in the U.S. and Canada. She was named July 25 at the American Angus Association headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri. “I was just ecstatic,” said Lienemann, 19, on her reaction to being chosen. “I still can hardly believe it.” Candidates submitted a cover letter and resume to the association. Lienemann was one of five top candidates selected to present a 15-minute presentation to a panel of judges about current beef industry challenges. Her presentation, “Cattle by the Numbers,” discussed the current U.S. cattle inventory and its impacts on the beef industry as a whole. “I believe that producing beef will be crucial to our nation and the world’s future,” Lienemann said. The beef industry has enacted several short-term solutions to sustain beef production despite decreasing cattle numbers, Lienemann said. These temporary solutions include continually increasing carcass weights and placing younger calves on feed. Lienemann wants to offer long-term solutions to these issues. “I personally believe that if you are going to complain about something that you should have a solution in mind,” she said. The most obvious solution to decreasing cattle inventory would be more rainfall, Lienemann said. But because rainfall is impossible to control, she offered other solutions. Her other possible solutions include developing advocates for the beef industry, encouraging young people to get involved, creating better relationships and increasing communication throughout all industry segments, as well as continuing to make progress in genetic research. “That’s where my heart lies,” Lienemann said. “I intend to go on to graduate school and study beef genetics.” She looks forward to her ambassador position. “I look forward to getting to interact with industry leaders and professionals and everything I can learn with them, along with the networking possibilities and the doors that may open in the future,” Lienemann said.

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The Bootlegger’s Cat By Larry Stanfel

She came up from Missouri in ninety-eight And picked up a nice quarter near Lewistown; A black homesteader was not common this date; They said “N------ Bertie” with respect all round Perhaps ‘twas the water that filled Brickyard Crick, Or maybe some science the woman had learned, But the best moonshine in the state was her trick, And her prize was the handfuls of cash she earned A beautiful two-story house her booze bought, Where she reigned alongside her faithful black cat; In the parlor one bought both bottles and shots And relaxed in soft chairs with friends for a chat

Twelve Montana State University Extension Agents and researchers from the Western Triangle Research Center toured Eastern Washington farms and Washington State University research centers. The tour focused on crop diseases, remote sensing, crop insects including wireworms, herbicide resistance, direct seeding, variable rate nitrogen research, equipment, residue management and cropping systems. The tour was funded through the Western Sustainable Agricultural Research and Educational Program. Pictured L to R, Arjun Pandey, WTARC; Tyler Lane, Chouteau County, Jesse Fulbright, Liberty County, Darren Crawford, Fergus County, Dr. Kent McVay, State Extension Cropping Specialist, Joe Broesder, CRDH, Dr. Olga Walsh, WTARC, Joe Parks, Toole County, Rose Malisani, Cascade County, Emily Lockard, Gallatin County, and Nicole Gray, Hill County Not pictured Kevin Chamberlain, Mineral County.

Her plush bedroom upstairs, she shared with a friend, Neighbor rancher Jack King lived just down the way; Bertie’s honor was safe, that Jack would forfend; The pistol he packed always gave him last say She owned a radio and loved little ones, For whom she kept candy and sundry rewards; She bought through the mail, many post office runs Were spurred by catalogs from Montgom’ry Ward

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WSU Dairy Club wins national competition

By CAHNRS and WSU Extension The Washington State University (WSU) Dairy Club took first place among twelve universities represented at the Quiz Bowl of the American Dairy Science Association Annual meeting held this July in Indianapolis. This is the first time WSU has won the competition and only the second time the trophy will make its way west during the 12-year history of the contest. “WSU has a core of students who are very interested in the dairy industry who are bright and energetic. They want to have impact and are willing to work hard to have that impact,” said Larry Fox, the club’s faculty advisor and professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine and the Department of Animal Sciences. The Quiz Bowl is designed to encourage students to learn about dairy science, dairy production, dairy foods and processing, and the American Dairy Science Association. WSU Dairy Club members prepared for the knowledge context during the school year, and even after graduation, by studying these topics as well as the history and organization of the American Dairy Science Association. The club provides educational and social experiences for member students interested in any and all facets of the dairy industry. WSU Dairy Club team members Megan Cihak, Kevin Gavin, Danielle Meyers, Brooke Vander Veen and alternate Jessica Levy, swept the final round against Cal Poly (68 to 20) to achieve their victory. All are animal science majors except for Vander Veen who recently graduated with a major in agriculture education and a minor in animal science. Meyers entered veterinary school after her junior year and expects to earn a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. The remaining team members are eligible to compete as the WSU defending champs next year at the Members of the winning WSU Dairy Club (L to R) Megan Cihak, Danielle Meycontest in Kansas City, team ers, Brooke Vander Veen, and Kevin Gavin. Missouri. Photo by Jessica Levy.

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By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension Service, Minnesota Most of northwest Minnesota is in another drought. Many livestock producers are out of pasture and have begun feeding hay. For producers with corn for silage, early harvest is another possible option to stretch a short hay supply. Nitrates can be a concern in drought stressed corn. Nitratenitrogen accumulates in the plant when two things occur: there is a large amount of nitrate in the soil, and something interferes with normal plant growth – such as drought. Highest levels of nitrate accumulation occur where drought occurs during heavy nitrate uptake by the plant. Extended drought before pollination usually does not result in high accumulations of nitrate. Resumption of normal plant growth after heavy rainfall can reduce nitrate levels, but harvesting should be delayed for the first few days after heavy rainfall. As a general rule, corn that makes an ear is less likely to have high nitrate levels. Testing for nitrates is inexpensive and simple so there’s no need use livestock as guinea pigs. Nutrient testing at the same time can be useful in making rations decisions and in discussions about pricing corn silage for sale to neighbors. Sample forms can be found at the Extension office. Nitrate problems show up in livestock by reducing the capacity of blood hemoglobin to carry oxygen. So body tissues that should be pink might look blue. Livestock might shows signs of increased pulse rate, quickened respiration, labored breathing, muscle tremors, weakness, staggered gait and blindness - things associated with a lack of oxygen. Nitrates tend to accumulate in the lower part of the stalk. But when feed supplies are limited, it doesn’t make sense to leave feed in the field unless a nitrate nitrogen test shows a significant problem. Sampling a portion of the plant before beginning harvest will help guide your cutting height decision. If you need additional feed now, green chopping corn is one option. However, if you add this to your ration, add the new feed in gradually to give the rumen microbe population time to adjust to a new feed source. Also, be sure to account for the extra moisture that green chop adds to the ration. Green chop should be harvested each day, rather than filling the box for the next few days. If the chopped material in the box is heating, palatability and quality are compromised and livestock performance suffers. If you plan to store the early silage, be sure the whole plant moisture is suitable for the storage system you are using. Corn that is turning brown can still have a whole plant moisture content that is too wet for storage. The general guideline is to have whole plant moisture at 60 to 65% moisture for upright silos, 50-60% in oxygen limiting silos, 65-70% in bunkers and piles, and 60-70% in bags. If you plan to harvest part of your corn as green chop, be sure to check with your crop insurance agent before you begin to ensure you are in compliance with insurance rules and any procedures that need to be followed. For more information contact me at 800-450-2465 or stordahl@umn.edu. This article was provided by Dan Martens, UM Extension Educator in Foley, Minnesota. ##### The Catholic school nuns were horrified by the students’ dirty mouths. For punishments, the kids had to clean the school bathrooms until not even one speck of grime was visible–what the nuns referred to as “immaculate perception.”

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By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR Nothing beats comfy slippers on a cold winter day. Comfy Feet of Hartington, Nebraska has grown from a one-person operation in the back of a restaurant to an online operation with a 40,000 square foot warehouse, all thanks to broadband technology. Comfy Feet is one of 19 success stories featured on the Nebraska Broadband Initiative website, broadband.nebraska. gov. “The videos are intended to demonstrate that there are companies throughout the state that are already seeing the benefit of broadband technology,” said Rod Armstrong, the vice president of strategic partnerships at AIM. “It’s happening now.” Small businesses in rural Nebraska have made international connections that wouldn’t be possible without broadband. Armstrong hopes the videos will spread awareness of the benefits of broadband. “Hopefully businesses will overcome some fears and uncertainty about how the technology can work for them,” Armstrong said. “It hopefully will get them to take some action in their own business and community and grow through the use of technology.” University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) extension educator Connie Hancock said broadband helps businesses reach new customers. “These are small business owners,” Hancock said. “They are incorporating the broadband applications into their marketing strategy knowing that they need to reach a different customer base.” Other success stories in the videos include: – 21st Century Equipment in Bridgeport – The Nebraska Health Information Initiative – MetalQuest in Hebron – Roe Buick in Grand Island – Dinklage Feed Yards in Sidney – Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles – Agilx in Lincoln – Basset Livestock in Basset – Oakland Public Library in Oakland – Fred Lockwood and Company CPA in Chadron, Scottsbluff and Mullen – C & C Processing near Diller – Country Drawers in Cambridge – Assurity Life in Lincoln These videos are part of a project funded by a grant to the Nebraska Public Service Commission by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The Broadband Mapping and Planning Initiative has been conducted by a coalition of Nebraska partners, including the PSC, UNL Extension, the UNL Center for Applied Rural Innovation, the Nebraska Information Technology Commission’s Communication Council, AIM and the Nebraska Department of Economic Development.

Scientists put citrus in “deep freeze” to preserve it

By Jan Suszkiw, Agricultural Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists are creating a backup storage site or “genebank” for citrus germplasm in the form of small buds, called shoot tips, which have been cryopreserved—that is, plunged into liquid nitrogen for long-term cold storage. Plant physiologist Gayle Volk of the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is applying the procedure to create a long-term genebank for important citrus varieties, breeding lines and wild citrus species. She and her colleagues’ efforts coincide with concern over the spread of citrus greening, an insect-borne disease first detected in Florida in August 2005 and which now threatens the nation’s citrus crop, valued at $3.4 billion in 2011-12. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency, and the research supports the USDA priority of promoting international food security. Some genebanks maintain living citrus trees in dedicated groves and screenhouses. But in cryopreservation, Volk saw a way to safeguard valuable germplasm without fear of losing it to insect or disease outbreaks, as well as natural disasters such as freezes, droughts and hurricanes. Instead continued on page b21

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2011 Case IH PH800 Precision 70-ft. fold back drill, 12” spacing, 430 bushel tow between cart..........................JUST TRADED Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., double shoot, Dutch carbon knives, 3” steel packers, 2320 tow between.............................. $38,000

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2012 Case 8230’s luxury cab, chopper, long auger....Coming In 2012 Case IH 7230 luxury cab, rock trap, long auger, chopper, power mirrors, HID lighting, yield/moisture logging..$307,000 Case IH Magnum 215 MFD, luxury cab, 540/1000/13/8” PTO, 3-pt., LX780 loader, 1800 hours....................................... $135,000 2011 Case IH 7120 luxury cab, rock trap, long auger, chopper, HID lighting, yield/moisture logging......................... $282,000 Case IH Puma 180 with L770 loader, bucket, grapple, 1741 hours........................................................................ $118,000 2009 Case IH 7120 Pro 600 monitor, chopper, long auger, 780 hours........................................................................ $235,000 2010 Case IH Maxxum 140, L750 loader, bucket, grapple, 625 hours......................................................................... $99,900 2007 Case IH 7010 Pro 600 monitor, long auger, chopper, HID lighting, 1300 rotor hours........................................ $192,000 Case IH 2588 764 rotor hours, yield/moisture, chopper, AFX rotor, HID lights, long auger, rear weights......................... $194,500 Case IH 2388 2676 separator hours, chopper, hopper extension, Trimble EZ steer, 500 monitor.................................... $95,000 Case IH 2388 3100 separator hours, chopper, hopper extension, long unload auger, yield/moisture monitor................. $90,000 Case IH 1680, chopper, rock trap, long unload auger................. . ........................................................Make Reasonable Offer Case IH 2042 36-ft. header with factory transport.......... $28,000 Case IH 1020 flex header with regular reel and Crary air reel, transport trailer.......................................................... $16,000

USED MISCELLANEOUS

2-International 150 14-ft. drills, factory hitch, used in 2013. Each............................................................................. $2200 2-John Deere 9350 10-ft. drills, 10” spacing, hitch. Each. $1500 2-Melroe 10-ft. drills, 10” spacing, hitch. Each..................... $350 International 150 hoe drills, 38-ft., 10” spacing, 3 drill hitch. Each............................................................................... $300

USED 4WD TRACTORS

2012 Case IH 500HD 4WD.................................................CALL

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

USED SPRAYERS

New Holland SF115 suspended boom, 90-ft. booms with screens, 1500 gallon tank........................................................ $38,000 New Holland SF115 wheel boom, 134-ft. boom, hydraulic fold, variable rate, electronic end jets, hydaulic pump....... $22,000 2-2011 Case IH 550 Quad Trac, low hours, one with PTO, loaded........................................................................JUST IN

Brent Avalanche 1084 1000 bushel grain cart, 520/85R38 duals, roll tarp....................................................................... $39,995 Brandt 20” drive over conveyor grain deck..................... $12,900 Alloway 10”x70-ft. swing auger, hanger bearings, 540 PTO....... . ..................................................................................... $6500 2010 Case IH 445S3 skid steer, cab with air, heat, radio, heated air ride seat, electric connector, hi-flow, 183 hours... $42,000 Brandt QF 2500 wheel boom sprayer, 100-ft. boom, Auto rate, mix fill, end nozzle kit................................................ $12,000 Brandt QF 2500 wheel boom sprayer, 100-ft. booms, Raven control.......................................................................... $8700 Melroe Spra-Coupe 115, 50-ft. booms, 165 gallon.......... $1900

Case IH STX480 Quad Trac, luxury cab, powershift, 4 remotes, hi-capacity pump, 1900 hours................................. $248,000

WE HAVE NEW CASE IH EQUIPMENT ON OUR LOT

2010 Bobcat 300 skid steer loader, excellent shape, one owner, 650 hours................................................................... $35,000 International 24-ft. toolbar................................................ $2900 Krause/Melroe 26-ft. toolbar, harrows on back................. $2600 John Deere BWF 21-ft. disc............................................. $2400

USED HAYING

Agco Hesston 856 round baler...................................... $12,000

7 Locations One Inventory Stanley Equipment - Stanley, ND - 701-628-2950 Frontier Equipment - Williston, ND - 1-866-774-0957

PO Box 991 Hwy 2 E Glasgow, MT 59230 1 800-345-6042 1 406-228-9341

GLASGOW IMPLEMENT IS YOUR DEALER FOR

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Brandt 1020 grain cart Brandt 8”x40 grain auger

AFTER HOURS SALES: Pete Pederson 406-228-2912

SERVICE: Mitch McClary 406-263-8325

PARTS: Larry Legare 406-367-5569

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The deadline for phoning in advertising for the October issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be October 4. Phone (406) 279-3291.

Buying and selling hay

By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension, Minnesota When selling hay there are a few things to keep in mind to help make the transaction go smoothly. First of all, it’s important to understand what the buyer wants or needs. Forage Will DEAL quality, hay type, packaging, payment options, transportation on all items! costs and delivery requirements are all aspects of a sale that need to be communicated from the buyer to the seller. The cost of transporting hay is a major consideration when selling into any market and generally, tends to limit the sale of hay to the higher quality, “dairy” hay and perhaps horse hay. With beef hay, transportation costs soon become a cost 3 1987 Ford /4 ton V8, 5 speed, has limiting factor for the buyer. a recently rebuilt 429. Asking........... ..............................................$1000 The dairy industry predominantly prefers alfalfa hay. Legume grass mixtures are becoming increasingly popular with dairy farmers, but the quality needs to be equivalent to that International 460 tractor with load- 1984 Belarus tractor. Looks and er. Runs excellent. Asking......$3500 runs outstanding. $500 chains, of high quality alfalfa. $500 loader...A bargain at.....$6000 Dairy hay is sold almost exclusively on a quality basis. In fact, it’s nearly impossible to sell dairy quality hay without a forage analysis. Historically, the standard for quality was Nice 3-pt. box blade. Asking.....$150 determined by Relative Forage Value (RFV). With this test, the dairy farmer could predict animal performance and milk 1970 Jeep V8, automatic, good production from a given lot of hay and soon became the gold tires. Runs good. Asking........$1000 standard for testing hay. The RFV test, however, has its downfalls. Perhaps the most Nice older com1968 International 1700 Extra striking problem is its inability to predict the digestibility of pressor. Excel- heavy duty dump truck, big motor, the fiber fraction of forages which underestimates the value 4 horse trailer - will haul 2 4 wheellent shape, no 5+2 speed, runs strong. Asking....... of grass forages. With the advent of this test, grasses got a bad ...................................... $1750 obo ers, snowmobiles, firewood, etc. No leaks. Asking.... title. Asking..............................$750 rap and unfairly so. ................ $150 To overcome this shortcoming, a new test was developed Coleman called Relative Forage Quality (RFQ). The RFQ test uses 4000 genthe same numbering system and is meant to have the same erator. Very For more meaning as RFV so that RFQ could be easily substituted little use. information Call Like new. for RFV without making economic and other management Asking....... (406)782-3648 changes. RFQ is appropriate for use with all forages except 1995 GMC Jimmy runs good, body ......... $250 corn silage because RFQ does not account for differences in straight. No title. Asking...........$500 starch availability. In short, if your forage is strictly alfalfa, the RFV test NEW & USED EQUIPMENT is fine, but if you have mixed NEW Vermeer R2800 hydraulic rakes...................COMING IN hay, the RFQ is a more accuNEW Vermeer 605 Super M round balers............COMING IN NEW Vermeer 6650 Rancher round baler............COMING IN rate test. Whenever RFV and NEW Vermeer R2300 rake...................................... IN STOCK New Vermeer BPX9000 bale processor, square bale kit......... RFQ are different, RFQ is the ............................................................................. IN STOCK better value to use. 2-New Vermeer BP9000 round bale processor ..... IN STOCK Vermeer BP8000 bale processor with grain tank ...... $16,500 Once you’ve determined Vermeer BP8000 bale processor . ............................. $16,000 Vermeer 5500 Rebel 5x5 round baler, manual tie......... $5500 your forage quality, how do Vermeer 605XL round baler, twine only, kicker........... $13,500 you find the buyers? Selling Vermeer 605K round baler............................................. $4500 Vermeer 605 Super J twine only. Consigned................. $4250 hay is often a daunting task Tonutti 12 wheel rake. Consigned.................................. $5500 New Holland 1033 balewagon. Very good..................... $8000 The all-new BPX9000 Bale Profor those new to selling hay. Branson 3820I 4WD tractor, gear shift with reverser, PTO, cessor from Vermeer combines Many inexperienced hay sell3-point and loader.................................................... $20,500 simplicity, durability and versatilUsed Branson 3510H hydr drive, PTO, 3-pt., loader..$18,000 ers are used to the grain elevaity to meet the needs of today’s McFarland 36-ft. pasture harrow......................NEW PRICING cattle producers. The easy to tor model in which the farmer PULLEY & WELD-ON SPROCKETS ON HAND operate machine is built tough delivers a product to the elevaTrendline Vermeer Sales with a unique, T-style frame, the bed design and offset rotor 406-778-3777 (shop) - Baker, MT tor and gets a check. With hay produce even and consistent Greg - 406-978-3777 (cell) - Bill Bagley (sales) - 406-891-1060 sales, you need to focus your feed with minimal maintenance, NEW, DEMO & USED EQUIPMENT and an optional large square efforts on finding a buyer and New Vermeer 605 Super M net, flotation tires, moisture......... bale kit includes enhancements ............................................................................. IN STOCK delivering a desired product to effectively process a variety of Vermeer 605L round baler, twine only........................... $8500 bales. The BPX9000 is built to which can have much greater Vermeer 605K round baler............................................. $4500 maximize bale processing and Vermeer 2300 rake....................................DEMO DISCOUNT variability than grain products. minimize operator stress. Vermeer 23 rake............................................................ $5200 Vermeer 21 rake............................................................ $4000 The BPX9000’s slat and chain bed Hay brokers are one option Case IH RBX563 net/twine, standard pickup.............. $21,500 and positive bale feeding improve that may offer a more palatable New Holland 688 twine only.......................................... $9500 bale rotation, feeding bales more Hesston 9635 15’3” rotary windrower......................... $75,000 consistently into the rotor, while alternative for first time hay Hesston 9435 windrower, 16-ft. header, dual cond..... $67,500 reducing the need for operators Hesston 4790 3x4 square baler.................................. $38,000 sellers. Brokers typically find to reverse rotation of the bale when feeding. The split shaft in the bed allows for easier maintenance withHighline 6800 bale processor........................................ $7000 the buyers, arrange for delivout removing the entire bed, and long-lasting bushings in the bed are resistant to net and twine wrapping. Wichman Ag Supply, LLC In addition, the bale processor’s offset rotor feeds material with less slugging, for a consistent cut length and ery and handle the payments. 406-538-5686 or 350-2676 cell - Hilger, MT higher quality feed. With exclusive cut control bars in combination with the self-cleaning rotor, excessive Or course, there is a fee for NEW & USED EQUIPMENT build-up of net and twine on the drum is eliminated. The rotor can also be manually cleaned, with easy acNEW Vermeer BP9000X bale processor................ IN STOCK cess through a side-access door. this service, so you will have Vermeer BP8000 bale processor with scale.............. JUST IN NEW Vermeer R2800 rake.............................1 ONLY - DEMO to give up a piece of the pie for Vermeer 605K round baler..............................................CALL that convenience. 2006 Vermeer 605M net/twine, ramps, flotation tires, SM tension system, auto oiler, work lights, fire extinguisher, HD pickup, Hay auctions are another viapprox. 10,000 bales with approx. 2000 on new belts..$27,500 2010 Vermeer Super M net/twine, ramps, flotation tires, fire able option. When considering extinguisher, 3750 bales........................................... $35,000 this option, don’t forget to facCox Ranch Equipment First thing you notice is a remarkable difference in functionality, speed and reliability with... tor in your cost of transporta406-227-6697 or cell 594-2204 - Winston, MT • a new DUAL-STAGE BELT tion and selling expense which NEW & USED EQUIPMENT TIGHTENING system that New 2013 Vermeer R2300 Rakes........................Great Price can account for $25 to $40/ton. Vermeer R2300 rake. Used one season..................... $16,900 reduces the size of the bale Vermeer 605 Super M 5500 bales.............................. $32,000 Perhaps the most comchamber for faster, more conVermeer 7000 bale processor, LH discharge, scales..$12,900 sistent starts mon method in which most Vermeer 505 Super I high density monitor, ramp.......... $8500 • a DIRECT CROP FEED John Deere 4240 2WD tractor with 3 point................. $18,500 everyone will find comfort is Universal loader mount bale spear.................................. $750 system that’s simple, compact, NEW Pallet Forks for skidsteers and frontend loaders......Call newspaper advertising. direct and specifically designed Worksaver 3 point post pounder with hydraulic shift...... $2100 and built for the serious hay For more information on Shaver HD10 front mount pounder................................ $1500 producer. 6-ft. blade, 3-pt. mount...................................................... $350 forage testing contact me at • an exclusive integrated and Geotherm Waterers & Parts In Stock 800-450-2465 or stordahl@ reinforced 5-BAR PICKUP with Hydraulic tampers, diggers & steel post pounders 1 solid center spider support and umn.edu. A portion of this ar~ 1 /2” HDPD Pipe & Fittings on hand ~ heavy-duty RUBBER-MOUNTNEW DewEze Balebeds COMING IN! ticle was provided by UniverED TINES to improve pickup R & L Seed and Machine, LLC. sity of Wisconsin Extension and lower replacement costs. 406-735-4374 - Geyser, MT - rlmccray@3rivers.net Service.

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Scientists put citrus in “deep freeze” to preserve it

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of safeguarding whole plants or trees, her approach involves cutting tiny shoot tips from new growth, called “flush,” and cryopreserving the material for storage inside state-of theart vaults at the ARS National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation (NCGRP) in Fort Collins, Colorado. The center is something of a “Fort Knox” for plant and animal germplasm. In addition to the value of its collections, which are crucial to conducting research and ensuring the food security of future generations, the NCGRP’s storage vaults can withstand tornado-strength winds, floods, and the impact from a 2,500-pound object traveling at 125 miles an hour. To date, Volk, together with ARS colleagues Richard Lee, Robert Krueger and others, have cryopreserved the shoot tips of 30 cultivars acquired from citrus germplasm collections managed at Riverside, California, by ARS in collaboration with the University of California-Riverside. In preliminary experiments, an average of 53 percent of shoot tips survived being cryopreserved and thawed for use in rootstock grafting procedures, which enable generation of whole citrus plants. A manuscript detailing the methods has been published in the journal Cryoletters. ##### Micheal recalled the time when he was getting ice cream with his thirteen-year-old granddaughter Syndi and she said, “Buh-Buh, if you die before I do...I mean like waaaaaaayyy before I do...you’ll remember me, right? “Syndi, I could never, ever forget someone as special as you,” Micheal told her. With a relieved sigh, she said, “Oh, good.” Then she offered him a bite of her strawberry sundae. See what’s in store for you at LewistownHonda.Com New Honda Offers 2013 Honda Rancher 4x4..........$6149 2013 Honda Foreman 500.........$6999 2013 Honda Rancher 4x4, Electric Shift, Power steering ..............$7099 2013 Honda CRF80F ...............$2470

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2009 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT, OnStar/XM/Bluetooth, heated seats. Tag #13B05A.................. $12,495

2007 Pontiac G5 Coupe, AM/FM/ CD/XM, rear spoiler, 2.2L 4 cylinder. Tag #9U46A.............$8495

New Kawasaki Offers 2013 Kawasaki Brute Force 750EPS...................................$9999 2013 Kawasaki Brute Force 300..........................................$4249

Previously Ridden Offers 2009 Kawasaki KX450F ...........$4000 New Polaris Offers 2014 Polaris Ranger 800 6x6...$12,599 2012 Honda EU6500i Generator................................$3350 2013 Polaris Sportsman 500 X2 $8,999 2011 Arctic Cat Prowler 500XTX, 2014 Polaris Ranger 900..........$13,199 Side by side ..........................$7,950

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2007 Cadillac DTS LUX, heated/ cooled front seats, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, remote start. Tag #12U36A......... ......................................$12,995

2011 Chevrolet 1500 LT, crew, OnStar/XM/Bluetooth, Z71 package, tow package. Tag #13T98A.. .......................................$31,995

2008 Chevrolet Impala LTZ, OnStar/XM/Bose, heated leather, sunroof. Tag #12B03A....$15,495

2012 Chevrolet 3500 Express 15 passenger van, power windows/ locks, rear air, sliding side door. Tag #13U34...................$26,995

2010 Chevrolet 1500 LS, extended cab, XM, OnStar, tow package, local trade. 31,700 miles. Tag #14T03A........................$24,495

2008 Chevrolet Malibu LS, 67,800 miles, AM/FM/CD, keyless entry. Tag #13T62B.................$12,495 2010 Chevrolet 1500 LT, crew cab, OnStar, tow package. Tag #13U22..........................$26,995

2009 Cadillac DTS Luxury, OnStar, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, remote start. Tag #13B04A....... $22,995

2007 Buick Lucerne CX, AM/FM/ CD, power seats, 5 passenger Tag #12U71A.................$12,995 2013 Chevrolet Suburban LT, OnStar, DVD, Bluetooth, remote start, sunroof, 8500 miles. Tag #13U24..........................$45,995

Lewistown Honda 406-538-9435 302 Truck By-Pass • Lewistown, MT 59457 www.LewistownHonda.com

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

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

2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS extended cab, AM/FM/CD, tow package, tonneau cover, Rhino liner. Tag #13T34A.........$13,495

2008 Chevrolet Uplander LS, AM/ FM/CD, OnStar, DVD, rear air, 7 passenger. Tag #12U63B........... ......................................$10,995

2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 LT crew cab, Duramax diesel, AM/ FM/6 CD/XM, power seat, flatbed, tow package. Tag #13T78A. ......................................$23,995

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Marking a Donation to Agriculture in Montana Schools On your Montana Income Tax Return Provides educational opportunities for teachers and students to learn the importance of agriculture to Montana.

Provides a vehicle for all Montana Agriculture Organizations to promote the use of materials for education about agriculture across curriculum by our state’s teachers. Provides educational materials and teaching aids to schools.

406-388-3259

101 Sunfield Drive, Belgrade, MT

Heavy Equipment Sales • Truck and Trailer Sales Cargo Container Sales and Rentals TRUCKS

MISCELLANEOUS

1996 Kenworth W900 3406E Cat, retarder, 18 speed, 60” flattop sleeper, pneumatic blower.......... ......................................$23,000

AM General M923 6x6 with 240-hp. Cummins, Allison automatic, new tires. Extra nice. 3 available. Each..............................$12,500 1988 Ford L9000 Cummins 855 Big Cam, 7 speed...................$4500

1986 AM General M923 6x6 tractor with Cummins engine, Allison automatic, front winch, super single tires.....................$11,000

1997 Skytrak 10054 telescoping forklift, 54-ft. reach, 10,000# capacity, good tires, Cummins engine...........................$29,500

2006 Genie S-85 4x4 boomlift, diesel, 4380 hours.........$46,500 2006 Genie GS 3384 4x4 scissor lift, diesel, deck extension. Like new, 104 hours......................$22,900

1995 Driltech D25K rotary water well rig, 3406 Cat deck engine, 950 CFM compressor, casing hammer, truck has low miles, ready to work...............$147,500

1982 Cat 130G motorgrader with lo-pro cab, 50% tires and 12-ft. blade............................. $45,500

Excavators

BACKHOE 2005 Cat TH360B telescoping forklift, 7000# capacity, 40-ft. reach, 2800 hours....................$35,000

2004 Cat 322CL long reach excavator with 60-ft. booms. Nice condition, 5200 hours.. $122,500

2001 Cat CP-563D 84” sheeps foot roller, 3600 hours, excellent....... ......................................$51,500 2006 Ingersoll-Rand SD45 54” smooth drum roller, Cummins engine, 800 hours. Nice condition................................$29,500 Set Of Caterpillar Forks for Cat 936 wheel loader. Excellent.....$2900 Vermeer 605F round baler with good belts. Twine.......................$1800

2006 Komatsu PC400-7 hydraulic excavator, good tracks, Esco quick coupler, 9400 hours.......... ....................................$105,000

2007 John Deere 310J 4x4, ExtendA-Hoe, cab, air, 3200 hours.......... ........................................$48,500

2005 John Deere 310G 4x4 backhoe with open ROPS, standard hoe, 1600 hours............$33,500

CRAWLERS & LOADERS

1980 Cat 930 wheel loader with cab, heat, 2 3/4 yard bucket..$23,000 Cat D9H crawler, cab, semi “U” ripper, 50% undercarriage.... CALL

TRAILERS

1994 Dakota 42-ft. 3 axle belly dump with spring suspension and excellent gates..............$21,000

Multi-Quip Whisper Watt 35KW gen set with Isuzu diesel. Like new, only 980 hours...............$22,900

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2006 Komatsu PC200 LC-8 with hydraulic thumb, good undercarriage and 6500 hours. Nice machine.........................$87,000

1989 Daewoo DH130 hydraulic excavator with 6 cylinder Daewoo engine and 36” digging bucket. Weighs 29,000#............$19,500

TRADES CONSIDERED Steve Swan

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11/2 -miles west of Belgrade on Frontage Road

Becoming an effective leader

By Suzy Geppert, SDSU Extension 4-H Youth Partnerships Field Specialist “The Law of the Lid.” If you have ever had a chance to read John C. Maxwell’s book, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, you will understand the “Law of the Lid”. If not, I suggest you do so. Many of us proclaim to be “leaders”; however true leadership lies in our ability to “raise the lid”. In other words, we determine the effectiveness of our leadership ability and in turn gain insight towards future success. Leadership ability determines your effectiveness and potential impact on your relationships and work environment. Understanding that ability and building upon it will unlock a treasure of potential not only for yourself but those around you. You have the personal insight of understanding what your limitations are and where you need improvement. This understanding opens the door to finding solutions to those limitations. True leadership involves self -reflection and action towards overcoming those limitations and obstacles. This may involve educating yourself about those limitations through research and study or simply asking others for help. It may even require turning the reigns over to someone else with more experience or insight in that particular area. Leaders know when to lead and when to FOLLOW. The ability to raise the lid leads us towards measuring our leadership ability. This is done through The Law of Influence. “True leadership cannot be awarded, appointed, or assigned. It comes only from influence and that cannot be mandated. It must be earned”. John C. Maxwell. This is seen through several leadership factors: • Character - leadership begins with the person. People sense the depth and intensity of a person’s character. • Relationships - having deep relationships with the right people. This does not mean developing relationships that will help you climb the corporate ladder. It means developing sincere, honest, and respected relationships that allow you to express yourself and listen to others in a meaningful way that will guide EVERYONE towards success. • Knowledge - it is vital that you grasp the facts so that you can get an accurate vision for the future. • Intuition - leaders have the ability to recognize and influence intangibles such as energy, morale, timing, and momentum. • Experience - when followers understand you and your challenges and see that you have overcome them, the more likely they will be to follow you. They trust in your ability. • Ability - trust continues to be a huge factor in a follower’s decision of “who to follow”. They want to “know” that you can lead them to success. As soon as they no longer believe you can deliver, they will stop following. Leadership is an ongoing process that needs to be built upon a solid base. It is important to continue to maintain that base by fixing the cracks that come along in your foundation. Open your hearts and minds to solutions. Leadership is an ongoing process that must be nurtured. In my next article we will discuss how we can develop that process and navigate our way to success.

Prairie Fare: Try these bountiful onion tips

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service “When I grow up, I’m going to buy my food at a store,” I announced to my parents as I crawled along the ground planting long rows of Bermuda onion sets. I was in elementary school at the time, and my grumbling didn’t relieve me of helping in the garden. I was handed a bag of corn seeds to plant when I finished with the onions. The gardens of my youth seemed to cover acres of land. One year, we had a bumper crop of onions. We had so many that we filled the bed of our pickup truck heaping full of the white softball-sized globes. We gave away many, many bags of onions that year. I’ve eaten my “no gardening for me” words many times through the years. I prefer fresh produce picked close to home whenever that is possible. A bag of those homegrown onions would be welcome. The other day, I was admiring the tall stems of the onions in our backyard garden. I doubt they will reach the size of softballs, but I know we will use them in casseroles, soups and stews, and as part of grilled kebobs. continued on page b23

Prairie Fare: Try these bountiful onion tips

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Onions are among the most popular vegetables, contributing flavor, vitamin C, fiber and health-promoting natural antioxidants to your recipes. According to the National Onion Association, we each eat about 20 pounds of onions per year. However, some people think of crying or halitosis (bad breath) when onions are mentioned. These potential downsides can be managed. If cutting up onions prompts tearful cooking in your kitchen, keep these tips in mind. Chill the onions about a half hour before preparing them, then use a sharp knife and leave the root end intact until the end of the preparation process. The tear-inducing sulfur compounds are concentrated in the root end. Next, cut off the top and peel the skin, then cut as desired. The National Onion Association has videos about how to cut onions at http://www.onions-usa.org. What about the “dragon breath” issue? Fresh parsley acts as a natural breath mint, and brushing your teeth or rinsing your mouth with a mixture of lemon juice and water might help. You might want to hang around with people who ate the same onion-containing recipe, too. Onions are available in various sizes and colors, including yellow, white and red/purple. Green onions are called scallions and small onions are called shallots. Yellow onions usually are the all-purpose onions, while white onions tend to have a sharper flavor that is retained during cooking. Purple onions often are used raw in salads because they are sweeter. When you select onions at a grocery store or farmers market, be sure they are firm and even colored without bruises or mold. At home, keep them in a cool, dry place. Avoid storing onions near potatoes because potatoes are high in moisture, which might be absorbed by the onions. A medium onion yields about a cup of chopped onion. If you peel and dice more onion than you need, you can place it in a sealed bag or other container in the refrigerator. Use cut onions within a week. If you grow your own onions, keep in mind some harvesting tips. When most of the tops are falling over and drying out, onions are ready to harvest. You can leave them in the ground for a while if the weather is warm and dry. If you plan to store whole onions for later use, place them in a ventilated, warm area (75 to 90 F) for at least a couple of weeks to cure. The outer skin should be dry and the necks should be tight. You can braid the tops or cut the tops back prior to storing in a cool, dry place. Onion rings and onion blossoms are among the most popular restaurant foods. However, they are very high in fat and calories. One estimate placed a typical restaurant onion blossom at 2,700 calories and 200 grams of fat. Even if you share it with a few people, that is an “energy-intense” appetizer. Here is a lower-calorie version of onion rings, which can be baked in your oven. Oven-baked Onion Rings 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1 c. finely ground toasted bread crumbs (low sodium) 1/4 c. flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1 egg 1 large mild onion, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch rings Preheat the oven to 425 F. Line a large, shallow baking sheet with foil. Brush with oil. Stir bread crumbs, flour and salt together and spread on a large plate. Whisk the egg slightly. Separate the onion rings, dip in egg and press into the bread crumb mixture, turning to coat both sides. Place the breaded onion rings in a single layer on the pan and bake for 15 minutes. Turn over the rings and bake for another 15 minutes or until golden and crispy. Makes four servings. Each serving has 150 calories, 9 grams (g) of fat, 4 g of protein, 15 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of fiber and 350 milligrams of sodium. ##### Three elderly gentlemen were talking about what their grandchildren would be saying about them 50 years from now. “I’d like my grandchildren to say, ‘He was successful in business,’” declared the first man. “Fifty years from now,” said the second, “I want them to say, ‘He was a loyal family man.’” Turning to the third gent, the first asked, “So what do you want them to say about you in 50 years?” “Me?” the third man replied. “I want them to say, “He certainly looks good for his age!’”

ITEMS FOR SALE

Papered Berkshire weaner pigs. Ready to go. Will have early spring litters ready for 4-H projects in the spring. No antibiotics. Grass and grain fed.

Ridge Mulcher TD2000 less than 100 hours on machine......$3900

John Deere 753GL feller buncher with hot saw. Like new undercarriage. Excellent running and working condition..........$87,500

Ford 12-ft. heavy duty disc. Excellent shape.........................$2500 Symons gravel screen/classifier..... .........................................$2900 Shafer 3-pt. post pounder, good Hough 90 front end loader, good working order.................... $850 dependable older machine......... .........................................$6500 7-ft. Rock rake, 3-pt., Very nice Sitrex 300 seedshape.................................$500 er/fer tilizer Massey Ferguson 10-ft. chisel Hotsy hot water washer/steamer.... spreader. New. plow. Very nice shape.......$1750 .........................................$1000 ................$500 Karcher 3600 psi pressure washer, 13 hp Honda engine...........$800 3-point angle blade..................$250 LARGE ASSORTMENT 8-ft. heavy duty pickup snow plow of vintage and new shop manuals blade with hydraulic cylinders..... including: 6 wheel hay rake with hydraulic car.........................................$1000 • Caterpillar • International • rier. Like new....................$1350 Cat 518 skidder transmission.......... Cummins • John Deere • Detroit • ................................ Make Offer Peterbilt • Case • Ford • Mercedes Delivery Available! Let us know what FOR MORE INFO PHONE (406) 793-2210 you are looking for!!

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Used Bobcat 435 ZHS excavator....... $29,900

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CONSIGNMENTS White/Gleaner 2662 combine, 30-ft. header with Cummins engine............................. $44,900 John Deere 7700 combine.................. $10,000 White header, 15-ft..................................CALL Massey-Ferguson 8570 combine, 30-ft. header, pickup header.................................. $39,000 MacDon 920 14-ft. header, conditioner..$12,900 Versatile 400 swather with 21-ft. header..$6000 Spra-Coupe 3430 sprayer................... $20,000 Brandt 90-ft. trailer sprayer..................... $8500 Melroe 215 Spra-Coupe sprayer........... $6000

COMING IN

John Deere R450 rotary disc. (2) Challenger 575B tractors. Case IH 8590 baler. (2) Massey Ferguson 2170 balers. Hesston 7434 baler. Bobcat 533 skid steer. GT 8x41 belt drive PTO auger. Westfield 7x31 auger, 16 hp. B&S engine.

NEW Demco

1050 bushel grain carts

IN STOCK

Bean sprayer, 300 gallon, 100-ft. hose reel.$1250 1116 BF adapter conditioner fits 9030 bidirectional................................................... $2000 Morris Maxum 49-ft. air seeder, 10” spacing, double shoot, 7300 tow behind tank.$49,900 Case IH RBX562 round baler, twine... $14,900 Westgo 8x31 PTO drive auger............... $2250 GT 8x40 grain auger, PTO drive............... $990 1965 Dodge truck with hoist, V-8, 5 speed transmission....................................... $1900 1996 Eagle tandem dually pintle hitch flatbed, 6-ft. beavertail..................................... $7000 Danuser J20/80 3-pt. digger................... $2000

New Vermeer 605 Super M Baler Produce round bales in less time with less hassle when you use the 605 Super M baler. Built for high-volume hay production, it offers the best in modern technology, including the exclusive Vermeer direct crop feed design, optional powered windguard, electronic bale monitoring, optional powered bale ramp and much more.

USED HAYING EQUIPMENT

New Holland 1032 pull type balewagon..$6900

USED AUGERS

Farm King 8x36 with mover..................... CALL Farm King 10x31 auger........................... CALL Farm King 10x80 swing hopper............$10,900 Farm King 13x70 swing hopper. Like new.......... ..........................................................$16,900 Farm King 13x70 swing hopper............$13,500 Farm King 13x70 auger with mover......$10,500 Westfield 13x70 swing auger................$10,500 Brandt 8x35, bin sweep, 25-hp engine.....$6500

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New Vermeer R2300 TwinRake Get great-looking bales quickly and easily. It all starts with the Vermeer R2300 twin rake, which produces box-shaped windrows. Built to last, the R2300 allows you to adjust the width of the windrows to match your baler. Control the width, basket lift and folding/unfolding systems right from the cab of your tractor. ROUND BALERS

New Holland BR780A round baler....$13,900 Hesston 856A round balers...............$12,900 Hesston 565A round baler....................$6900

SQUARE BALER

Case IH LBX432 3x4 square baler with cutter...................................................$73,900 Hesston 4755 3x3 square baler.........$25,900

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NEW Massey Ferguson® 7600 Series Tractors

More Power. More Choices. More performance.

110 - 195 hp Welcome to the next generation of mid-frame row crop tractors with a completely redesigned cab, generation 2 SCR technology, the industry leader in emissions control, and all new family styling. The 7600 Series features the choice of the exclusive Dyna-VT™ CVT (continuously variable transmission) which provides infinitely variable speed control from supercreep to transport speed without shifting, jerking or a delay in traction or power, or the industry unique 24F/24R Partial Powershift with exclusive features like pre-set cruise speeds and standard Autodrive. Together, with the upgraded cab, emissions system, and choice of transmissions, the 7600 Series combines into the perfect tractor for any job around the farm or the field.

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NEW Massey Ferguson® 8600 Series Tractors Tons of power, comfort and efficiency. Not an ounce of quit. The new Tier 4i Massey Ferguson Series tractors are the most advanced row crop tractors in existence. • Expanded power to handle the toughest job – the new 8690 is the largest row crop tractor ever produced by Massey Ferguson. • The most productive transmission in its class. • Second generation Selective Cataylic Reduction (SCR) system – providing best-in class emissions technology and maximized fuel efficiency. • The largest cab in the industry.

Our GC1700 Series sub-compact tractors are versatile, comfortable and easy to operate. With features like the roomiest operator platform in their class, a comfortable seat, logically placed foot pedals and controls, and an integrated loader joystick, and push button cruise control.

USED AIR DRILL

New

Massey Ferguson Hesston 2170 Big Square Baler

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

USED PROCESSORS

2-Brandt VSF round/square processors. Each was $11,900.......................... Now $11,400 Rem 3600R bale processor. Was $11,900...... .............................................. Now $11,400 Haybuster 256 Plus II pull-type. Was $10,500................................. Now $10,000 2009 Bourgault 3310 PHD 55-ft. air drill, 12” Haybuster 256 3-pt. bale processor. Was spacing, single shoot, L6450 tow between $6500....................................... Now $6000 tank, 3-tank metering........... JUST TRADED Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, FlexiUSED BACKHOE Coil 2320 tow between cart, steel packers... Massey-Ferguson 212 3-pt. backhoe.... $4900 ........................................................$30,000

USED MISCELLANEOUS

Tail Lift forklift, 8000# capacity............$11,900 Degelman 12HD dozer...........................$4500 WW 2-horse bumper pull horse trailer....$2900 1-4-drill hitch for JD 9350, 10-ft. drills.

USED TILLAGE

Melroe 36-ft. chisel plow.........................$6900

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USED WINDROWERS MacDon 9352 windrower, 14-ft. 922 sickle header.............................................. $45,900 MacDon 9300 windrower with 960 30-ft. header, pickup reel.................................. COMING IN MacDon 7000 windrower..........JUST TRADED Hesston 8110S windrower with 14-ft. & 25-ft. header.............................................. $34,900 International 5000 windrower with 25-ft. draper header................................................. $9900 New Holland 1431 13-ft. disc mower...... $9900

USED TRACTORS & CRAWLERS

International 1466 2WD tractor with loader....... . ........................................................ $10,000 Case tractor with loader.............................CALL Cat D4 crawler with dozer......................... $6900

205 - 290 PTO hp

7615 & 8650 – IN STOCK

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Hesston 1170 pull-type hydro swing....... $8900 Case IH 8370 hydro-swing...................... $7900 John Deere 945 rotary disc MoCo.................... . ............................................JUST TRADED John Deere 945 14-ft. rotary disc MoCo........... . ....................................................... $13,900 John Deere 930 10-ft. pull type rotary disc mower.................................................. $5900

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USED COMBINES

Gleaner Super 77 with chopper & chaff spreader, auto-steer...................................... $249,000 USED SPRAYERS Ag Shield 100-ft., 1500 gallon........... $89,900 Gleaner R72........................................ $39,000 Melroe 4450 Spra-Coupe, 80-ft. booms, 400 Gleaner N6 combine.............................. $9900 gallon tank...................................... $69,900 USED HEADERS Flexi-Coil System 65 100-ft. booms, 1000 gallon tank, 3 body nozzles, 6 valves, no 1996 MacDon 920 14-ft. hay header..$14,000 controller............................................ $5900 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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4-H PARENTS & LEADERS

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We are always looking for pictures of 4-H kids and their projects. E-mail them to trader@3rivers.net along with captions and we will print what we have room for.

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NEW TYM With 90 Horsepower Perkins Diesel

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NEW UNITS FOR SALE 5 YR WARRANTY

29HP 4WD LOADER....SALE PRICE $15,980 35HP 4WD LOADER....SALE PRICE $16,850 50HP 4WD HYDRO WITH LOADER................. ........................................ .SALE PRICE $24,995 ALL UNITS ABOVE CAN HAVE FACTORY HEATED CABS!

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TRACTORS

John Deere 4020 gas, powershift transmission.... . ................................................................ $Call John Deere 4020 with John Deere loader, Syncro, diesel. Low hours. Excellent.............. $Call Kubota L3300 with loader, 35 hp..............$14,500 TYM T1003 100 hp, 4WD, cab, loader 540-7501000, PTO, 3 remotes, low hours.........$39,000 McCormick C tractor.................................... $Call McCormick M tractors. Several in stock. 2 with loaders...................................................... $Call

HAYING

New Holland 580 baler, excellent................. $Call New Holland 1032 stacker, auto tie.............. $Call 2 and 3 wheel turn rakes............................... $Call

TILLAGE & SEEDING

Eagle 6-ft. tandem disc, 3 point. Excellent... $1100 Case 308 3-pt., 4 bottom plow...................... $Call

MISCELLANEOUS

New Wallenstein 3 point backhoe...............$6995

EQUIPMENT

Valmar 2055 Air-flow unit.............................. $Call John Deere 1600 35-ft. chisel plow.............. $Call John Deere 9250 hoe drill with grass and fertilizer 3- 10-ft........................................................$3500 John Deere 676 3-pt. snowblower................ $Call Erskine 72” 3-pt snowblower.......................$1675 Eversman 12-ft. land plane.........................$1500 Ford 10-ft. tandem disc................................. $Call TYM 4WD, 45 hp, shuttle and low hours...$15,500 International TD-15 crawler, hydraulic blade, winch.......................................................$15,995 Trail King 22-ft. 3 axle trailer, 21,000#........$4660 Towner HD offset disc, 10-ft. pull.................$1500

USED TRUCKS & TRAILERS

1966 International 1600 Loadstar with Swartz equipment bed.........................................$3500 1972 International 1700 Loadstar 18-ft. grain box...........................................................$3000 1988 Jetco 42-ft. grain hopper...................... $Call

What to do about wasps

By: Diane Alston, Utah State University Extension entomologist One of the most common wasp groups is the Family Vepidae, which includes yellow jackets, hornets, paper and mud wasps. There are about 325 species of vespids in North America that build nests from wood fibers, leaves and mud. Most are black or reddish brown with yellow or white markings. Some are social with queens, workers and males, such as the bald-faced hornet that builds large, round paper nests in trees and the yellow jacket that builds enclosed paper nests, mostly in the ground. Female workers protect their nests from intruders with painful stings. Unlike honeybee workers that leave the stinger in the victim, these wasps can inflict multiple stings. The mason and potter wasps attach their mud nests to a flat surface such as a wall, or they hide them in logs or the ground. Each female builds her own nest and feeds her own young. These solitary wasps can also sting, but the intensity of the sting tends to be much less than that of a social wasp since they are only defending their own nest and not an entire colony. Paper wasps are some of the most common wasps in urban areas. In Utah, there are native species that have slender reddish brown bodies with yellow markings and brown wings. They build circular open-celled nests that hang from a slender stalk and live in small colonies of females that share the work of feeding the young, so they are semi-social. Another common paper wasp in Utah is the invasive European paper wasp. It has a slender yellow and black body, and like the native species, it builds umbrella-shaped nests under eaves, in outbuildings, in pipe openings and under other protected structures. When they arrived in Utah about a decade ago, European paper wasp populations overwhelmed the native paper wasps. In recent years it appears that populations are more in balance with the native species, but they have adapted well to Utah conditions and seem to be here to stay. The native and European paper wasps will also sting to defend their nest or if trapped against the skin. The intensity of their stings tends to be between that of the social and solitary wasps and is moderately painful. It is important to note that paper wasps and their relatives do provide benefits to humans. They eat insects and other arthropods and feed an insect-based diet to their young. Their predation on caterpillars and beetle and leafminer larvae can help reduce these pests in the garden. Some species will scavenge on dead insects and spiders. Many also feed on nectar and pollen and can contribute to the pollination of plants. Downsides, in addition to painful stings, include the propensity of yellow jackets to steal bits of meat and other food from cookouts. European paper wasps can be a major pest of fruit crops. They can feed heavily on soft, ripe fruits such as raspberries, blackberries, peaches and cherries. They switch to fruit-oriented feeding behavior in mid-to-late summer when ripe fruits become abundant and to satisfy their energy needs. Consider the following tips to reduce populations of the paper wasp around your home. • Treat their nests with an insecticide, such as permethrin, in the early morning before temperatures rise and adults leave the nest. Purchase a wasp insecticide in a can with a straw-like applicator. Wear protective clothing and glasses or safety goggles. Soak the nest with the insecticide to kill the adults and larvae in the chambers. Leave the nest for at least 24 hours, then return to completely remove them. Paper wasps put their own chemicals on their nests to attract other females to build nests in the same location. • Place fruit-juice baited traps for the European paper wasp around the yard and garden in mid and late summer. To make a homemade pop bottle trap, cut off the top at the “shoulders” of the bottle, turn it over and insert the top into the bottom to form a funnel. Punch holes near the top and add a wire for hanging the trap. Bait traps with 1 part fruit juice to 10 parts water, 1 teaspoon yeast, a piece of ripe fruit and several drops of liquid detergent. Place the traps about every 30 feet around the perimeter of fruit crops. Empty and refresh the bait every 2 weeks. To view a video on how to build a homemade European paper wasp trap, go to http:// utahpests.usu.edu/htm/video-fact-sheets. • Yellow jackets are attracted to different odors than the European paper wasp. Commercial traps are available that contain heptyl butyrate, an effective yellow jacket bait. You can also make a homemade pop bottle trap and bait it with a chunk of meat, however it will begin to smell when the meat rots. Place yellow jacket traps in the yard 20 to continued on page b27

What to do about wasps

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continued on page b27

30 feet away from the patio, doorways or other areas with high human activity. Look for ground sites with high yellow jacket activity, usually near shrubbery, rock piles, block and stonewalls and other protected sites. If necessary, nests can be treated with insecticides and removed, or a professional can be hired for the job. • Eliminate puddles of water and leaking faucets in areas with high wasp activity. Note, however, that sources of water and mud are important for beneficial wasps, such as mud daubers, pollinating insects and insects that are predators of pest insects. Paper wasps and their relatives bring benefits and harm to people. Strive for a balance to reap the benefits of garden insect control and pollination, but manage high populations with traps and nest removal when needed. For more information, see the USU Extension fact sheet at http://extension. usu.edu/files/publications/factsheet/yellowjackets-hornetswasps09.pdf.

Don’t make me come out there!

After a particularly long and trying day, I decided to take a nice long bath, leaving my husband and our 2-year-old daughter alone for some “together time.” As I slipped into the tub, my husband knocked on the bathroom door. “What TV shows is Sydney allowed to watch?” Another knock two minutes later: “Where is Sydney’s stuffed bear?” And another shortly after: “Can Sydney have a snack?” I finally snapped. “Can’t you just pretend I’m not home?” I lay back in the tub and signed with relief. Finally I was going to get my relaxing bath. But before I could close my eyes, my cell phone rang. “Hi, honey.” It was my husband! “I was just wondering what I should give Sydney for dinner while you’re out.” ##### Sixty percent of sports-related injuries occur during practice.

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Top traits of sheep breeds

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By Sandra Avant, Agricultural Research Service Sheep producers in western states can get a better idea of which breeds are best suited for their operations, based on a comprehensive evaluation by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists of the animals used to produce market lambs. The USDA scientists and their university colleagues examined critical performance traits of lambs sired by rams of Columbia, Suffolk, Texel and a composite breed developed at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, Nebraska. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency. The team included ARS geneticists Tim Leeds, Michelle Mousel and David Kirschten, and professor emeritus David Notter at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University at Blacksburg, Virginia. In the study at ARS’ U.S. Sheep Experiment Station near Dubois, Idaho, the group evaluated lamb survival, growth, body composition, efficiency and carcass merit and value. Rams from each breed were mated to Rambouillet ewes, producing more than 1,800 lambs over a three-year period. Suffolk-sired lambs were larger at birth, grew faster and had a survival rate as good as or better than other crossbred lambs. After weaning, lambs were fed a high-energy diet and weighed weekly. Suffolks had the most rapid gains, most desirable leanness and were equal or superior to other lambs in growth, fat depth and loin muscle area. When examined for feed efficiency, Suffolks also scored better than other breeds. Columbia-sired lambs required more than 15 pounds of additional feed compared with other groups. At comparable market weights, Texels had heavier carcass weights and larger loin muscle areas, but were also fatter than lambs sired by the other breeds. While the Suffolk scored the highest in most performance traits, other breeds still have desirable qualities. The Texel can produce heavily muscled lambs ready for market at younger ages. The Columbia is valuable for wool production and might be used as both a maternal and sire breed. The composite, developed mainly as a genetic resource, may be useful in stressful production environments that favor a lamb with intermediate growth potential. Scientists are developing new germplasm resources in an effort to capture each breed’s positive traits and incorporate them into a higher-performance breed.

New Honda 4-stroke weed trimmer

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New Jari Monarch self-propelled sickle mowers with 36” or 44”. The floating sickle bar hugs the ground - glides over holes and bumps with ease and without hanging up - makes rough jobs easy on you. You can cut almost anywhere by guiding Jari with one hand.

We stock Jari parts, will ship anywhere.

Complete Truck & Tractor Repair

• Mechanical and electronic engines • Transmissions and rear ends • Brakes • Custom battery cables

In-field and In-shop Service Call 406-759-5188 or cell 265-0883

New Tebben rotary cutters for 3-point mount, 5-, 6- & 10-ft. models in stock.

NEW Wheatheart R10-36

IN STOCK With mover and 27-hp Kohler engine. Other sizes and models available.

New Ezee-On pallet forks make your tractor do the work of a fork lift.

Posi Lock

gear and bearing pullers in stock.

TIBER TRACTOR CO. Phone 406-759-5188

Chester, Montana

New Honda Water Pumps 1” to 3” IN STOCK

New Honda Replacement Engines 5-hp. to 24-hp. IN STOCK

See our supply of welding accessories & rod. We’re sure to have what you need. Hub, sprocket and pulley assortment for 40, 50, 60 chain and pulleys up to 16 inches.

Gysler - Melroe - Renn chisel plow parts We can ship to your farm or ranch

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NEW EQUIPMENT Tractors

(D) New Holland Workmaster 75, 142 hours with New Holland 625TL loader. #W86100 & #W86122 (W) New Holland T5115 #W86150 (W) New Holland T6160 #W86148 & #W86149 (B) New Holland T6175 FWA, 188 hours with New Holland 845TL loader. #W86117 & #W86125 (D) New Holland TV6070 bidirectional. #W86152 (F) New Holland T7210 FWA. #WNN853, #WNH851 (W) New Holland T9505 4WD. #W86151 (D) New Holland T9615 4WD (New Holland demo) #W86143

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Hay Heads & Pivot Tongues

(B) New Holland 1475 18-ft. pivot tongue. #W89011 (B) New Holland H7150 18ft. pivot tongue with HS18 auger head. #W89386 & #W89363 (B) New Holland HS18 auger head. #W89402 (D) New Holland H7150 16-ft. pivot tongue. #W89304 (D) New Holland H7150 16-ft. pivot tongue. #W89260 (D) New Holland HS18 18ft. auger head. #W89436, #W89439 (H) New Holland H7150 18-ft. pivot tongue. #W89419 (F) New Holland H7150 18-ft. pivot tongue. #NNH012

Swather

(D) New Holland H8060 #W89442

Balers

(D) New Holland BR7090 round baler. #W89371, #W89372

(H)

Manure Spreaders

New Holland 195 #W91115, #W91117 (W) New Holland 195 #W91116, #W91118

Combine

(D) New Holland CR9090 #W88075

Combine Headers

(F) New Holland 94C 42-ft. draper head. #WNM117

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USED EQUIPMENT

Skid Steers & Attachments

(S) 1991 Melroe 743B Bobcat #UM761.........$7500 (S) 1995 Melroe 773 Bobcat #UM754........$12,000 (W) 2000 Melroe 863 Bobcat #20317W......$14,000 (B) 2009 Melroe S130 Bobcat, bucket. #20293W.... . ..............................................................$24,500 (B) 2006 Melroe S185 Bobcat, without bucket. #20302W................................................$26,500 (D) 2009 Melroe S185 Bobcat, bucket. #20319W.... . ..............................................................$26,500 Combines & Headers (D)(B) Melroe S220 Bobcat #20177W.............$29,000 670 Cat w/SP36 HB Dpr Hd, 25002W ............ $190,000 (G)(W) 2010 Melroe Bobcat ..$33,000 w/971 NH 25’ Hd,#GUM093. 24114&2114A ..... $7,000 NH TR95S300 (B)(D) 2009 S330 Bobcat (2)Melroe NH TR98 w/994 36’ Dpr,#20312W....$39,900 971 PU Hd, or 24026WT190 ....................................................... $101,100 (D)24025W 2007 Melroe Bobcat, bucket. #20217W. .... (D) NH TR66 w/36’ 960 MacDon Dpr Hd, . ..............................................................$29,000 &28019W .............................................. $64,000 (D) 2004 2009W Melroe 5600 Toolcat #20314W.....$28,500 (D) NH TX68, 24016W ........................................... $65,000 (W) 2007w/36’ NewMacDon Holland C185 skidsteer. #20297W... 962 Dpr Hd, 24017W ................ $28,000 . ..............................................................$36,500 (W) NH CR960, 24019W .................................... $160,000 (S)(F) 2010 445WUH370 skidsteer. #UM728.........$29,100 NHCase CR960, .................................... $137,000 NHCase CR970, 24021W ..................................... $188,000 (G)(D) 2010 445SE skidsteer. #GUM099.$41,000 NHCat CR242B 970, 24022W .................................... $180,000 (W)(D) 2005 skidsteer, bucket. #20258W. ...... w/94C NH 42’ Dpr Hd, 24023W ....................... $47,000 . ..............................................................$21,400 (F) NH CR 970, WUH324 ................................... $152,000 (W) NH CR9070, 24027W ................................. $270,000 Balers (D) NH CR Round 9070, 24024W ................................. $260,000 (S)(S) 1989 Holland 855.............................$2500 NHNew CR9070, 24035W .................................... $249,000 (S) 1996 New Holland #UH463...............$8400 w/NH 94C 42’ Dpr664 Hd, 24036W ....................... $42,000 9600, 22004W 664 ............................................. $52,000 (B)(W) 1998JDNew Holland #38135W.............$7750 9600, 22011W 688 ............................................. $49,000 (B)(W) 2002JDNew Holland #38145W.............$8500 JD 9650 w/930R JD Hdr, 22007W,22009W .. $123,500 (D)(W) 2004 New Holland BR780 #38097W....$16,500 (F) JD STS 9660, WUH346 .................................. $31,000 (S) 2004 New BR780................................. #UH365.......$17,000 w/936DHolland JD Dpr, WUH261 $29,000 (B) 2004 w/635F New Holland BR780 #38138W....$13,500 JD, WUH262 ........................................ $35,000 (D)(D) 2003 New 9760 JDHolland w/36D DprBR780 Hd w/Fgr#38141W....$15,000 Rl, 22015W .... $231,000 23022W ......................................... $30,000 (B)(W) 20051680 NewCIH, Holland BR780 #38142W....$20,000 1680 CIH, 23057W ........................................... $29,000 (W)(B) 2007 New Holland BR780A #38075W.$16,000 (H) 1680 CIH, 23058W .......................................... $38,000 (W)(W) 2006 New Holland BR780A #38082W.$14,000 1688 CIH, 23050W ......................................... $45,000 (W) 1688 CIH, 23082W ......................................... $50,000 Augers w/1015 Grain CIH PU Hd, 23084W ............................... $7,000 CIH 10x60 2188, 23046W $47,500 (D)(B) Brandt swing ........................................... auger. #51155W.......$8000 CIH 2188 w/30’ CIHswing 1010 Hdr, 23099W & 23100W ........ (W)(D) 2011 Brandt 13x90 auger. #51132W....... ........................................................................... $12,000 . ..............................................................$18,500 (H) CIH 2188, 23109W .......................................... $40,000 (D)(W) Batco 1335 conveyor. #51136W............$10,200 CIH 2188, 23111W ......................................... $85,000 (W)(B) 2009 Brandt conveyor. #51152W......... CIH 2388, 1545LP 23018W ........................................... $90,000 . .................................................................$9500 (B) CIH 2388, 23047W ......................................... $100,000 (F) CIH 2388 w/1015 Hdr, WUH211 .................... $142,000 (W) CIH 2388Grain w/30’ 1010 Hdr, 23066W &23067W ............... Vacs ........................................................................... $97,400 (W) 2002 Rem 2100 #51158W.....................$10,900 (F) CIH 2588, WIH319 ......................................... $195,000

Combines, Headers & Header Trailers

(F) 2004 Cat 470R #WUH664......................$55,000 (D) 2008 John Deere 9770STS #22053W.$205,000 (F) 2005 MacDon 963 36-ft. draper head. (D) 2008 John Deere 936D draper head. #22054W. . ..............................................................$41,000 #WUH665...............................................$20,000 (H) 2007 Cat 570R #25003W.......................$81,000 (W) 2011 John Deere 9770STS #22058W$279,000 (F) 2009 Cat 570R #WUH623....................$170,000 (W) 2011 John Deere 935D draper head. #22059W . ..............................................................$59,000 (F) 2009 Cat F540 40-ft. flex head. #WUH624$22,000 (F) 2010 Cat 580R #WUH641....................$205,000 (W) 1999 John Deere 914P pickup head. #22060W. . .................................................................$8000 (F) 2011 MAXFLO 1200 40-ft. draper head. #WUH642...............................................$50,000 (G) 1990 Case IH 1680 #GUH197...............$25,000 w/CIH 1010 30’ Hd, WUH320 ............................. $8,000 Skid Steers (F) 2010 Cat 580R #WUH643....................$205,000 (S) Case IH 1680 #UC491...........................$19,500 w/CIH 1042 36’ Cpr Hd, WUH323 ................... $22,000 (W) 632 Bobcat, 20018W ........................................ $7,250 (S) Case IH 1680 #UC492...........................$19,500 (F) 2011 MAXFLO 1200 40-ft. draper head. (F) CIH 6088, WUH312 ....................................... $215,000 (H) 642B Bobcat w/Bkt, 20124W ........................... $7,500 sed Equipment New Equipment Case IH 1680, with head. #UC657.........$15,000 #WUH644...............................................$50,000 (F) CIH 7010 w/36’ Grain BeltU Hdr, WUH297 ..... $310,000 (H)(S) 743 Bobcat w/o Bkt, 20101W ............................ $8,500 (F) WUH172 $196,000 (B)(S) 1986 Casew/o IH Bkt, 1680 #UC701..................$17,000 (F) CIH 2001 8010, Gleaner R62........................................ #WUH677................$69,000 S130 Bobcat 20112W ....................... $18,995 (F) ....................................... $280,000 7531996 Bobcat, ....................................... $19,000 Case20083W IH 2188 #GUH248...............$39,000 (F) CIH 1999 8010, HoneyWUH232 Bee 36-ft. head. #WUH678. $20,000 (D)(G) (D) CIH 8010, 23075W ........................................ $265,000 (H) 753 Bobcat, 20085W ....................................... $12,000 (F) 1996 New Holland TR98 #WUH672......$40,000 (G) 1996 Case IH 2188 #GUH155...............$69,900 (D) CIH 8010, 23076W ........................................ $265,000 (D) S150 Bobcat, 20120W .................................... $23,000 (F) 1998 994 36-ft. draper. #WUH673. (F) 1997 Case IH 2188 #WUH669...............$45,000 (W) CIHNew 8010,Holland 23087W ....................................... $270,000 (D) S150 Bobcat w/BKT, BkT Bite, 20133W ....... $22,500 1999 Case IH 1010 30-ft........................ header. #WUH670...... . ..............................................................$25,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH342 ....................................... $185,000 (D)(F) S205 Bobcat, no Bkt, 20120W $23,000 . ..............................................................$10,500 (F) CIH 19988120, New Holland 973 30-ft. $330,000 flex head. (B) S205 (F) WUH298 ....................................... Bobcat w/Bkt, 20146W ........................ $26,500 (S) CIH 2388, ........................................................... $89,900 (D)(D) S205 Bobcat 20142Wwith ......................... 2001 Casew/Bkt, IH 2388 Gleaner $25,000 30-ft. head. #WUH674...............................................$13,000 (S) $240,000 (F) 863#23257W Bobcat, WUT322 ...................................... $19,000 & #23258W............................$78,000 (D) CIH 20057010 New, ......................................................... Holland CR970 #24075W..$155,000 (S) 08 CIH 7010, .................................................. $249,000 (W) 863 Bobcat, 20105W ..................................... $23,000 (D) 2006 New Holland CR9070 #24076W.$164,000 (D) 1998 Case IH 2388 #23274W................$57,000 (S) 07 CIH 8010, .................................................. $249,000 (W) 863 Bobcat, 20136W .................................... $18,000 2002 Casew/80” IH 2388 #23304W................$83,000 (W)06 2010 New Holland CR9070 #24060W$194,000 , .................................................. $220,000 (D)(H) (S) CIH 8010 Bkt, 20094W ................... $43,000 S330 Bobcat 2001 NH Case IH 2388 #23305W. ...............$81,000 (F) MF 2007860, NewUC550 Holland CR9070 #WUH560$161,000 ..................................................... $9,500 (W)(H) (S) LS160 Skid 20109W ............................. $19,000 1999 Case IHw/Bkt, 238820128W #23306W. ...............$82,000 (S) Honeybee SP36 Hds , .............................. (D) 22009 New Holland CR9070 #24073W.$59,500 $225,000 (D)(H) 1825 Case Skid .................... $10,000 (S) Swthr, UC558 $8,500 1825B w/Bkt 20129W ................. $14,000 2001Case CaseSkid IH 1010 30-ft. head. #23307W$11,500 (D) CIH 20108230 NewPTHolland 94C ......................... 42-ft. draper head. (D)(H) (S) CIH 8120, UC564 ........................................... $299,000 (D)(H) 1845 Case Skid w/Bkt, 30-ft. 20127W ................... $14,000 2000 Case IH 1010 head. #23308W$10,500 #28128W................................................$54,500 (S) CIH 2188, UC565 ............................................. $69,500 (F) 420 SSL Case Skid, WUT324 ..................... $23,000 (H) 1994 Case IH 1010 30-ft. head. #23309W. $8000 (D) 2008 New Holland CR9070 #24074W. $ 217,000 (S) MacDon 973 Hd, UC566 .............................. $29,500 (F) 435 SSL Case Skid, WUT341 ..................... $35,000 header trailer. #55044W........$2000 (F) CIH 2009 2188, New Holland CR9070 #WUH632$203,000 UC572 ............................................. $85,000 (D)(H) (S) 44030-ft. Casedouble Skid w/Bkt, 20125W ...................... $34,000 CaseSkid IH 2388 #23311W. .............$112,000 (F) NH 2009 Holland 88C flex draper head. (D)(B) (S) 94CNew Hd, ..................................................... $45,000 4402005 C3 Case w/Bkt, 20130W .............. $36,000 (S) Honeybee 42GB Hd, ................................... $65,000 (D)(G) 2003Case Case IH 2388 #GUH262...............$62,000 #WUH645...............................................$32,000 60XT Skid w/Bkt, 20131W ................. $22,000 (S) Hd,CR9070 ................................... $71,000 (D)(G) Skat Trak 1500D Skid,#GUH235...............$85,000 20088W .............. $17,000 2001 Case IH 2388 (W)Honeybee 2009 New42GB Holland #24078W$184,000 (S) 963Deere Hd, ......................... Call ........$36,000 for Pricing (D)(S) 4800 Magnatrac Skid #UC608........................ w/Bkt, Dzr, 20111W $6,000Call 2006 Case IH 2388 (G) MacDon 1997 John 9600 #GUH252. (S) MacDon D60 Hd, .......................................... $61,000 Post Diggers 2388 #UC624..................$68,000 (S) Hondybee 1991 John40GB DeereHd 9600 #UC717............$21,000 (S) 2001 Case IH (S) , ..................................... 59,000 (H) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52027W ............... $850 2001 Case IH 2388 #UC625..................$68,000 (S) Honeybee 1997 John3655 Deere 9600 #UC720. ...........$29,000 (S) , ............................ Call for Pricing (W)(S) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52030W .............. $800 2003 Case 2388 #UC639................$107,000 (F) 32000 9650STS #WUH656. $96,000 (B)(S) (S) CIHJohn 1010Deere Hds, .......................... Call for .Pricing McMillin HydIHPost Dgr, 52022W .............. $1,295 (S) NH CR960 , .................................................... $180,000 #UC714................$134,000 (F) 1999 MacDon 972 36-ft. draper head. (S) 2006 Case IH 2388 Misc Grain Augers & Vacs 1999 Case IH 2388 #WUH663...............$64,000 #WUH657...............................................$16,000 (H)(F) C1000SR Swath Roller, 520354W ................. $750 (W) 7x36John Westfield 51034W#WUH658..... ....... $2,100 (F) 2004 CaseLawn IH 2388 (F) 2000 Deerew/16HP 930FBriggs, flex head. & #WUH675.............$100,000 Garden (D) .7x51 Westfield w/220v Elec Mtr, 51053W ....... $2,500 .................................................................$8000 (F) 2005 MacDon 973 draper head. #WUH679........ (D) 8x41 Westfield, 51016W .................................. $4,500 (D) 425 JD Lawn Tractor w/54” Mwr, 51” Brm, . ..............................................................$31,000 (F) 2005 Deere51055W 9660STS #WUH622$124,000 19015W ................................................................. $6,950 (D) 8x46 John Westfield, .................................. $3,500 2000Grasshopper Case IH 1020 30-ft.Tractor, head. #WUH680......... (W)8x52 2005SC John Deere51058W 9760STS #22055W$145,000 718K Lawn (B) Brandt, ............................... $2,100 (F)(F) WUM534 .............................................................. $5,000 . ..............................................................$13,000 (W) MK 20068x51 JohnWestfield Deere 936D head....#22056W (D) Swgdraper Agr, 51057W $2,500 7211998 Grasshopper Lawn Tractor,...............$60,000 (D) .MK100x51 Westfield Swg Agr, 51054W $5,000 (D)(D) Case IH 2388 #23331W. ..............................................................$35,000 19016W ............................................................... $11,500 (D) 30’ Speedking PTO Belt Cvyr, 51036W $7,100 (W) 1995 John Deere 930 head with pans. (D) 2012 Trimble FM-750 auto steer. #52118W........ (W) 1535LP Brandt Cnvyr, 51010W ............. $12,500 (B) ZTR Grizzly Dixon Lawn Mower, . .................................................................$6500 #22057W................................................$13,000 19013W ................................................................. $6,500 (W) 1026 REM Grain Vac, 52096A ................. $6,500

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Combines & Headers

(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

Grain Augers & Vacs

(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

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Skid Steers

(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

Post Diggers

(H) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52027W ............... $850 (W) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52030W .............. $800 (B) McMillin Hyd Post Dgr, 52022W .............. $1,295

Misc

(H) C1000SR Swath Roller,

520354W .................

Lawn & Garden

(D) 425 JD Lawn Tractor w/54” Mwr, 51” Brm,

$750

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

(D) 1999 MacDon 962 36-ft. draper head. #23332W . ..............................................................$12,000 (D) Case IH 1015 pickup header, Rake-up pickup attachment. #23333W...................................$5000

Drill Fills & Miscellaneous Grain Equipment

New Equipment

(H) Bourgault 1100 grain cart. #52098W....$27,500 (F) 2010 J&M 875 grain cart. #WUH683......$36,000 (D) CIH Farmall 40, W80137 .................................. NEW

(W) CIH Farmall 60, W80170 ................................. NEW Tractors (D) Farmall W80193 .................................. NEW (B)CIH 2007 New 95, Holland TC34DA FWA, loader. (B) CIH Farmall 95, W80189 .................................. NEW #16151W................................................$18,500 (D) CIH 95U FWA, W80138 ..................................... NEW (D)CIH 2009 NewFWA, Holland 3045 FWA, 250TLNEW loader. (D) 105U W80160 .................................. #16150W................................................$29,000 (B) CIH Puma 125 FWA, W80053 ........................ NEW Ldr, W85038 ...................................... (D) w/L750 2004 New Holland TM130 FWA,NEW loader. (W) CIH Puma 165 FWA, W80112 ...................... NEW #16145W................................................$59,000 Ldr, Holland W85140 .................................. NEW (D) w/LX770 1999 New 8260 FWA, loader. (D) CIH Puma 210, W80037 .................................... NEW #16146W................................................$45,300 w/L770 Ldr, W85031 ...................................... NEW (D)CIH2002 Holland TV140 bidirectional. (F) ScoutNew Ut Vehicle, WNM126 .................... NEW #16152W................................................$65,000 (D) CIH 72” Finish Mwr, W85133 ....................... NEW (F) SCX100 Pvt Tng, WNH526 ............ NEW84L (S)CIH 2007 New 16’ Holland TV145 bidirectional, (F) CIH HDX 182 Agr Hd, WNH553 ................. NEW loader. #UT758.......................................$90,000 (W) CIH WD1203 Swthr, W83050 ....................... NEW (B) 2009 New Holland TV6070 bidirectional. (W) CIH RB564 Rnd Blr, AW,TW, W83013 ........ NEW #16084W..............................................$110,000 (W) CIH RB564 Rnd Blr, Ele Twn Nt, W83014 .. NEW (W)CIH 2009 New SP Holland TV6070 bidirectional. (W) SPX3330 Spryr, W85098 ............... NEW (F) CIH SPX3330 SP Spryr, WNH585 ................ NEW #16131W................................................$80,000 (W) 134’ Wld Boom Spryr, W85043 (S)CIH 2009SRX160 New Holland TV6070 bidirectinal. #UT696. ................................................................................. NEW . ............................................................$119,000 (F) CIH 8120 Combine, WNC432 ......................... NEW (G)CIH 1995 Holland 8770, Quicke loader. (D) 8120New Combine, W82055 .......................... NEW #GUT175................................................$69,000 (W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82076 ......................... NEW (S)CIH 20098120 NewCombine, Holland Genesis 2180, loader......... W82078 ......................... NEW (W) (W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82080 ......................... NEW . ............................................................$100,000 (B) CIH 2142 35’ Drpr Hd, W82057 ................... NEW Pivot Tongues (B) CIH 2152 35’ Dpr Hd, W82024 ..................... NEW (S)CIH 20042152 New40’ Holland 1475, HS16 auger head....... (D) Drpr Hd, W82062 ................... NEW (D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82065 ................... NEW . ..............................................................$24,000 (D) 2152 40’ Holland Drpr Hd,1475, W8205016-ft. ................... NEW (S)CIH 2005 New auger head. (W) CIH 2152 45’ Drpr Hd, W82074 ................. NEW

#UH485..................................................$20,000 (B) 1999 New Holland 1475, 18-ft. auger head. #32165W................................................$13,000 (W) 2007 New Holland 1475, HS18 auger head. #32168W................................................$22,500 (B) 2008 New Holland 1475, HS18 auger head. #32170W................................................$23,500 (W) 2006 New Holland 1475, HS18 auger head. #32175W................................................$21,500

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Cherrific!

number varies depending on the age of the tree, weather and growing conditions). It takes about 250 cherries to make a cherry pie, so each tree could produce enough cherries for 28 pies! Today, in Michigan, there are almost 4 million cherry trees which annually produce 150 to 200 pounds of tart cherries.

The same chemicals that give tart cherries their color may relieve pain better than aspirin and ibuprofen in humans. Eating about 20 tart cherries a day could reduce inflammatory pain and headache pain. There are about 7,000 cherries on an average tart cherry tree (the

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1997 Alloy 53-ft. curtain van trailer 4 axle, air ride, 22.5 rubber.

$19,900

$3500

Dynapac Roller 84” smooth drum, Cat engine, new paint, OROPS.

Rosco sweeper 6 cylinder gas engine, cab.

$9500

Wacker RT 80 trench roller diesel engine, 33” padfoot, remote control.

$9500 $27,500

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$5500

1998 Wabash 53-ft. van trailer spread axle, 22.5 rubber, Carrier reefer unit, 11,000 hours, runs good.

Elgin street sweeper dual engine and steering, high dump hopper, 38,000 miles, works great.

Lots of inventory and more on the way! Speedshore trench box 4-ft.x20-ft.x6-ft., excellent shape!

$34,900

$10,000 $39,900 Bobcat S 650 skidsteer/loader cab, heat, air conditioning, power Bob tach, 2 speed, low pro bucket, 130 total hours.

$19,900

Patriot street sweeper dual engine, dual steering, works good.

$10,750

1992 Sea Ray Sundancer 270 boat 27-ft., 454 engine @ 330 hp, Mercruiser outdrive, sonar, depth finder, GPS, C.B. radio and marine radio, sunbrella canvas, shower, toilet, sleeps 6, heavy duty trailer, only 230 original hours.

1995 Wabash job van trailer 45-ft., insulated front office, insulated, side door, shelving in rear, gas-powered generator, wiring, work benches, 22.5 rubber.

$19,900 $14,000 Scat Trak 1750D skidsteer loader OROPS, auxillary hydraulics, good rubber, 1750 hours, nice machine!

Shaver UTD13 tow behind post driver Honda gas engine, electric start, post rack, nice shape.

$27,000

2006 Maxum boat & trailer 20-ft., open bough, bimini top, full snap-on cover, 5.0 V8 engine, swim platform, lots of storage, aluminum wheels on trailer, folding hitch.

Caterpillar 416C backhoe/loader cab, heat, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, 2 stick controls.

$85,000

1990 Prevost 45-ft. motorcoach 8V92 Detroit engine, Allison automatic transmission, diesel genset, washer/dryer, queen rear bed, backup camera, hitch, 171K miles, nice shape. Or will trade for equipment.

$183,500 $39,500

Komatsu PC 308-USLC-3 excavator cab, heat, air conditioning, hydraulic thumb, 42” bucket, 3600 hours.

$25,500

2008 ASV PT-100 skidsteer loader cab, heat, air, Perkins engine, 100 hp, 2 speed transmission, hi flow, new tracks, forestry guarding, 1200 hours, includes 72” bucket

$15,500

$6500

Case 590 Super L backhoe/loader cab, heat, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, hydraulic thumb, 2 stick controls.

1990 MCI passenger bus Detroit engine, Allison auto transmission, bathrooms.

Caterpillar V50B forklift propane power, 5000# lift, side shift.

$67,900

$11,000 $4250 $13,900

John Deere 410B backhoe/loader 2 wheel drive, standard hoe, OROPS canopy.

Clark C500 forklift cab, heat, 8000# lift capacity, diesel engine, side shift, individual fork positioning, 48” forks, 15” rubber, nice lift!

Volvo EC240 LC excavator cab, heat, air conditioning, hydraulic thumb, 42” bucket, 5800 hours.

$169,900

Caterpillar D4C dozer 6 way blade, ripper, OROPS canopy, brand new transmission.

$5995 $32,500

$37,000 John Deere 310 SG backhoe loader cab, heat, a/c, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, 2-stick controls, nice backhoe!

Caterpillar 328 D LCR excavator cab, heat, air, hydraulic thumb, quick-attach, 4400 hours.

$26,500

JLG 2646 scissor lift extendable deck, hard tires, electric powered.

$35,500

2001 John Deere 450 H dozer OROPS canopy, 6-way dozer, ripper, excellent shape!

$6500 JLG 1532 E 3 scissor lift electric power, hard rubber tires.

$12,500

Hyster H60 forklift 6000# lift, OROPS, propane powered, side shift, new paint!

$12,500

$7750

$34,500 Kubota KX 161-3 mini excavator hydraulic thumb, blade, OROPS canopy, 2500 hours.

2001 Cat 420D backhoe/loader cab, heat, A/C, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, pilot controls, 4500 hours.

2009 Polaris 700 XP HD Ranger fuel injected, cab, 4x4, full cab with doors, heat.

Hyster S60 XM forklift 6400 lb. lift, propane powered, circle fork attachment.

John Deere 450 B dozer angle blade, winch, OROPS with sweeps, nice little dozer.

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$10,900

$11,900

SOLD

$4500

2004 PJ 20-ft. tilt trailer 16-ft. tilt, 4-ft. stationary, (2) 7000# axles, 16” radial rubber at 90% 1982 International single axle dump truck 466 diesel engine, automatic transmission, newer 10-ft. gravel box, pintle hitch.

2012 12-ft. forklift trailer 10,000 lb. capacity, 16” rubber @ 80%, hydraulicassist raise/lower, pintle hitch, air brakes, LED lights.

2003 International Eagle dump truck C12 Cat engine @ 430 hp, jakes, 10C transmission, new 12-ft. dump box, high-lift tailgate, electric tarp, pintle hitch, excellent truck.

$5000

1977 Dodge 800 dump truck gas engine, 4 speed, 2 speed rear, 5 yard box, snowplow mount and plow included.

Yasutora 6700 watt generator/welder new, diesel powered.

$32,500

$8500

$23,500

$995

Ditch Witch 7510 rock saw 6-way front blade, good machine.

Caterpillar 120 G road grader cab, heat, 12-ft. moldbord, 3304 Cat engine, powershift, 8 speed transmission, 5100 hours, good tires.

$7250

$32,900

2006 PJ 14-ft. dump trailer gooseneck, tandem axle, new 16” rubber.

$3500 Tree yarder 300-ft. mainline, hauline, skidsteer mount, low flow hydraulics.

$6995

1998 Big Tex tag trailer pintle hitch, 20-ft. deck with 5-ft. beavertail, 9.50x16.5” rubber, 25,900# GVW, nice trailer!

John Deere 670 A road grader cab, heat, 14-ft. moldboard, 0 hours on rebuilt engine.

$11,000

M-2 sandbagger new Kohler 7 hp gas engine, works great.

ATTACHMENTS $4995

$15,900 1988 Ford LTL9000 dump truck 400 Cummins engine, 13 speed transmission, Hendrickson suspension, 14-ft. gravel box.

$12,500

1988 Ford F800 dump truck single axle, Ford diesel engine, 5 speed and 2 speed transmission, 10-ft. gravel box, pintle hitch, 10-ft. snow plow.

$525

1988 Towmaster tag trailer 19.5-ft. bed, 5-ft. beavertail with ramps, pintle hitch, slide-out tongue, 10-ton capacity.

$12,500

1989 Mack water truck 2000 gallon tank, single axle, 22.5rubber.

$19,500

Land Pride BB2560 box scraper 5-ripper shank, 61” width, 3-point.

1997 Alloy 53-ft. flatbed trailer 4 axle, spring ride with rear air lift, aluminum deck with nailer strips, 22.5 rubber, nice trailer!

$4000

$31,500

2013 Trail Max TRD-54-FBR beavertail tag trailer 3 axle, 28-ft. deck and 6-ft. beavertail, aluminum ramps.

$2995

Dymax 10” tree shear skidsteer mount.

$1500 NEW Telehandler bucket fits on forks of any telehandler.

1975 International Cargo Star 1710 cab over truck, 392 gas engine, 5 speed transmission, 18-ft. box and hoist with steel floor, round bale extensions with 3-ft. extension on rear, air brakes, 22.5 rubber.

$5995

$3000

$10,500

1998 International 4700 single axle van truck roll-up side door, roll-up rear door, rear lift gate, DT 466 engine, 6 speed transmission, 22.5 rubber.

2004 Towmaster T40 equipment trailer pintle hitch, 20 ton capacity, 17.5 rubber, clean trailer.

$20,500

1988 Kenworth T800 truck day cab, 3406B Cat engine, jakes, 9 speed transmission, new 22.5 rubber on aluminum wheels dual stacks, nice truck!

$25,000 2008 Woodbine firewood processor Kubota diesel engine, infeed and outfeed conveyor, 24” bar saw, 474 hours, great shape.

$33,500

1994 Fontaine lowboy trailer mechanical detach, 30-ft. well, 2 axle with 3rd axle flip, air-ride, good deck, 22.5 rubber, aluminum wheels.

$7500 Ryan’s 48” articulating log grapple winch, model 6060, good shape.

$4200

$2000 $13,900

1999 International 9200 truck N-14 Cummins engine, jakes, Rockwell 9 speed transmission, Eaton rears, good 22.5 rubber, air.

$22,500

New skidsteer Quick Claw rake/grapple 72”, 2 hydraulic cylinders.

$3500

1998 Ditch Witch T14A trailer 16-ft. deck, half tilt with ramps, pintle hitch, 16” rubber, 14,000# GVW.

1988 International van truck 7.3L diesel engine, 5 speed transmission, 28-ft. van body.

$900 ea.

$34,500 obo Dymax 72” brush grapple dual cylinder, good shape.

$275

1998 Peterbilt 379 short hood truck 475 hp Cat engine, 10 speed transmission, 63” Unibilt sleeper, dual stacks, 24.5 rubber.

$16,500

Hot Rod Kit - Includes Viper engine with twin vortec blowers, 518 Dodge transmission 4 speed with overdrive built by JVX Racing, will handle 1000 hp, the rear end is a Kugel with a 9” Ford, all in original crates, over $50,000 invested.

$11,900

(4) Sets new skidsteer adjustable forks heavy duty 48” forks.

1985 GMC 7000 service truck 3208 Cat engine, 5 speed & 2 speed rear, service body, 8000# IMT crane, Lincoln welder, gas-powered air compressor, air greaser.

$3250 Skidsteer blank plate new!

2000 Mack CL613 Vision truck 460 hp engine, jakes, 13 speed transmission, 40,000 lb. rears, 22.5 rubber @ 60% on aluminum wheels.

$1250

Single axle dolly 22.5 rubber.

$65,000

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New skidsteer auger attachment 35-Series, 12” bits, planetary drive, hex shaft.

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Concrete Stock Water Tanks 600- to 1000-gallon capacity

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Super Fenceline Concrete Feed Bunks

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By Oklahoma State University The latest research-based information about meat goat production has gone digital, thanks to a new website provided through Oklahoma State University’s (OSU) Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. “We wanted to make it as easy as possible for producers to have access to up-to-date information by which they can make the best possible operational decisions,” said JJ Jones, OSU Cooperative Extension area agricultural economics specialist for the state’s Southeast District. “Think of it as one-stop shopping.” The website can be accessed online at http://meatgoat. okstate.edu, and includes the following materials: Oklahoma Basic Meat Goat Manual: This is a 15-chapter manual that covers such topics as herd health, nutrition, goat selection, breeding, kidding, marketing, forages for goats, fencing, housing, corrals, predator control and general herd management. Digital copies of all chapters of the manual are available for download or hardcopy printing. Educational videos: Thanks to a grant from the Southern Region Risk Management Center, educational presentations have been recorded and uploaded. There are 25 video presentations covering a wide range of topics, from basic management tools such as ear tagging, hoof trimming, castrating and aging to marketing, business planning, forage production, nutrition and parasite control, among others. Links to these videos are available through the website or via YouTube. Oklahoma Meat Goat Boot Camp – OSU delivers a three-day annual workshop that delivers almost 40 hours of educational programming employing a mixture of hands-on presentations, classroom exercises and PowerPoint presentations. The website contains information about the boot camp and how to attend. “We’ve also created a meat goat Facebook page,” Jones said. “It’s yet another easy way for producers to find out the latest information about OSU Cooperative Extension educational programs, presentations and marketing aspects relative to raising meat goats. Just search for OSU Meat Goat to find the Facebook page.” Oklahoma is currently the nation’s fourth-largest meat goat producer with 91,000 animals, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture statistics. Historic levels of drought in recent years have played a significant role in reducing the number of meat goats in Oklahoma from its high of 115,000 animals in 2008.

Tiny doses of bile acid may blunt preemie liver disease

By Marcia Wood, Agricultural Research Service Giving premature babies small doses of a bile acid might help the newborns avoid a liver disease, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) physiologist Douglas G. Burrin and his colleagues. In a preliminary study with newborn piglets as the animal model, Burrin and his co-investigators showed that the bile acid CDCA (chenodeoxycholic acid) helped combat parenteral nutrition-associated liver disease (PNALD), a liver condition that sometimes occurs in preemies nourished exclusively through intravenous feeding. Known as total parenteral nutrition, or TPN, this feeding regimen can save lives but, if administered for longer than two weeks, may lead to complications such as PNALD. There is no well-established, science-based cure for PNALD. In severe cases, PNALD can lead to liver failure and the need for a liver transplant. In ongoing research designed to prevent or minimize the impact of PNALD and other unwanted side effects of TPN, Burrin and colleagues showed that administering small doses of CDCA three times a day helped fight PNALD in TPN-fed piglets. The team based its conclusion on measurements of three key biomarkers: serum bilirubin, serum bile acids, and liver triglycerides. Published in a 2012 issue of the American Journal of Physiology – Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology, the study is the first to demonstrate the use of CDCA, delivered directly to the upper digestive tract, to control PNALD in a newborn lab animal model. Piglets were chosen for this research because the pig digestive tract is very similar to that of humans. In addition, the size and body composition—the amount of fat and lean—in an infant piglet is typically comparable to that of a human preemie.

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Bales like bricks - HDP (High Density Press) is the all-new, innovative solution from KRONE for high-density bales. The Krone BiG Pack 1290 HDP with the chamber dimensions of 120 x 90 cm (3’11” x 2’11”) and an extended bale chamber opens up new bale packaging possibilites with its baling density. In comparison to conventional large square balers, the large bales of the HDP achieve an increased bale weight up to 25%.

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The Bourgault 3710 Independent Coulter Drill is the most revolutionary coulter style seeding system on the market! The 3710 ICD provides two different seed placement options on a durable frame available in sizes up to 60 feet! Select an opener arrangement for seeding into heavy residue or minimal disturbance. Get your seeding done right, and on time with a drill you can configure for your operation.

UNITS IN STOCK 2012 Bourgault L6550 air seeder, 4 tank metering, 10” deluxe auger. 2012 Bourgault 3320 QDA 76-ft. Paralink independent air hoe drill, 10” spacing, 3/4” points, semi-pneumatic packers. 2005 Bourgault 5710-59 59-ft. air drill with 10”/9.8” spacing, Series 25 mid-row banders, 3/4” points, 31/2” rubber clad packers, 2013 Bourgault 6450 tow behind cart with 4 tanks, 3 meters, manual load/unload auger. Cart is new with warranty. 1989 Bourgault 8800 air hoe drill, single shoot, 31/2” packers, lots of extra parts. Set up for air drill but also could be used for cultivator. Call Us Today...Our Inventory Changes Daily

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2012 Gleaner S77s

R2300 & R2800 TwinRakes The secret to good bales starts with box-shaped windrows. That’s what the Vermeer R2300 and R2800 twin rakes are designed to produce. Bult to last these rakes allow you to adjust the width of the windrows to match your baler. Control the width, basket lift and folding/ unfolding system right from the cab of your tractor.

Vermeer 605 Super M Round Baler Produce round bales in less time with less hassle when you use the 605 Super M baler. Built for highvolume hay production, it offers the best in modern technology, including the exclusive Vermeer direct crop feed design, optional powered windguard, electronic bale monitoring, optional powered bale ramp and much more. • Get faster starts because the dual-stage bale chamber reduces the chamber by 50%. • Produce consistent bales because the optional monitoring system displays the weight and estimated moisture of each bale and a third (middle) belt sensor projects bale shape for more even results. • Work confidently with the rugged pickup, which with-

stands tough crops and terrain with heavy-gauge pickup teeth built onto split tine bars with center support and heavy semi-pneumatic gauge wheels that help protect the pickup from damage. • Stay efficient with DCF Direct Crop Feed pickup design, which takes crop directly from the pickup to the bale chamber without a secondary rotor or stuffer.

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MacDon M155 Swather

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 love, such as intuitive controls, easier maintenance and the exclusive Dual Direction® technology that permits faster travel to and from the field at road speeds uo to 23 MPH (37 km/h).

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USED DRILLS

2010 Case IH Precision 800 independent air hoe drill with 2010 Case IH Precision 3430 air cart, 60-ft working width, 10” spacing, double shoot with side band openers, single run blockage, independent shank design, with pneumatic packers, 430 bushel air seed with variable rate. 2001 Flexi-Coil 5000 air hoe drill, 45-ft. working width, 9.8” spacing, single run blockage, stealth paired row openers. 2000 FlexiCoil 2320 tow behind air seeder, 230 bushel capacity, manual rate. 1993 Flexi-Coil 5000 air hoe drill, 57-ft. working width, 12” spacing, single shoot. 1993 Flexi-Coil 2320 tow between air seeder, 230 bushel, manual rate. 1990 Great Plains air hoe drill, 45-ft. working width, 12” spacing, 170 bushel tank, v-style steel packers.

TRACTORS & SKID STEERS

2006 Kioti DK655 tractor, 65 hp., cab with heat and air, loader & bucket................................................................... CALL 2012 Kioti DK50 SE-H 50 hp., hydrostatic transmission, cab with heat & air, loader and bucket................................ CALL

BALERS

2007 Hesston 5556 round, low bales, clean....................... CALL 2002 Hesston 856A round, well kept.................................. CALL 2008 Case IH RB564.......................................................... CALL 2006 Case IH RBX562........................................................ CALL

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LAND FOR SALE

160 acres, cropland, Teton Ridge South. 148.1 acres - CRP, two years payment left NW of Power approximately 8 miles on 12th Rd. NE

Contact Ross H. Fitzgerald Belt Valley Properties: (406) 788-1443

1997 Mack

with Mohrlang 20-ft. manure spreader box

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PICKUP HEADER FOR SALE

Case IH 3016 pickup header swathmaster pickup. Excellent condition, shedded, very low acres...... $27,000 obo

Delivery available.

Call Adam 406-390-3048 or Jeremiah 406-949-4290 Please leave a message.

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UPCOMING AUCTIONS M&M Iron and Hegles Sales

Inventory Reduction & Surplus Auction

Tuesday, September 24, 2013 Cut Bank, Montana

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Farm, Ranch & Real Estate Auction

Thursday, October 3, 2013 Cut Bank, Montana

See page A27 for a complete listing. We have Fall 2013 sales booked but not yet dated. We have other sales booked but not yet dated for 2014. If you’re planning an auction give us a call. (406) 450-2244 or (406) 278-5880

BeefTalk: Pondering grass

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service correlated with beef supplies. That’s beThe Dickinson Research Extension Cencause the larger beef numbers limit the need ter (REC) had three pens of yearling steers. to push for heavier carcass weights. With One pen (A) was harvested when the steers today’s beef supply numbers being down, were 18.1 months old. The next pen (B) was there certainly is a logical acceptance of harvested when the steers were 21.4 months needing heavier carcasses. old and the last pen (C) was harvested when So, what do I ponder? Well, efficiency they were 22.1 months old. still is paramount in any industry. The efThe world of beef revolves around the ficient use of resources should generate a steer because it is the principle product of positive outcome if there is a positive outa beef production system. The efficiency of come available. Producers who are efficient a beef production system is perceived to be should be more profitable. Steer feedlot based on rapid growth with an early harvest. pens that achieve high gains of 5 pounds or Is that true? Having personally assumed more per day are duly noted. Lower gains that for years, considerable pondering is reof less than 3 pounds would be assumed to quired to change things. As producers, what be very inefwe learn and ficient. ultimately do In visiting is assumed to with Doug be correct, but Landblom, times change an animal and so does scientist with the world, the Dickinson and so I ponREC, these der and hope steers were many others weaned and also ponder. overwintered Let me reat less than a peat that the pound of gain Dickinson per day. So what do I ponder? Well, that REC had three pens of yearling steers. Pen goes against everything I’ve learned. These A was harvested when the steers were 18.1 steers, in retrospect, could gain 4.5-plus months old. Pen B was harvested when the pounds per day in the feedlot, so logically steers were 21.4 months old and pen C was they could have gained that earlier in life harvested when they were 22.1 months old. had they been sent as calf-feds to a feedlot In addition, the steers in pen A were on following weaning. With those gains, the feed for 142 days, pen B for 66 days and pen majority of those steers would have been C for 91 days. Having lived through a few harvested at 12 to 15 months of age. Howdecades of beef production with the driving ever, they were not sent. Instead, they were force being efficiency and growth based on targeted for grass. And so I ponder. affordable energy inputs, none of the statisThe center is compiling more economic tics for these pens are very impressive. In data. In visiting with Landblom, pen A of fact, the only limiting factor for growth was yearling steers that was sent to the feedlot pelvic size because, no matter how much prior to grass turnout and harvested at 18.1 effort was put on growth, the calf still had months of age lost the center $298.05. Pen to get out of the cow. B of yearling steers that was sent to grass Prebirth and subsequent growth still for summer grazing but brought in to graze is highly correlated, although gestational higher-quality annual crops as the pastures length and some tweaking of growth genes dried down were harvested at 21.4 months have allowed for some change in the preand made the center a profit of $9.09. The birth and post-birth scenarios. However, the yearling steers in pen C that were grazed all basic concept has not changed. season and then sent to a feedlot in the fall The other limiting factor to rapid growth and harvested at 22.1 months of age lost the was the limitations placed on carcass size center $30.10. at harvest. These limitations most certainly Even though the harvest price did not have varied with time and are somewhat support a strong profit incentive back to the center, the center could not overlook the difference of $307.14 between the lowest negative profit pen (A) and the highest positive profit pen (B). And WE TAKE TRADES so I ponder. FINANCING AVAILABLE The motivation for keeping the steers over winter on a low level of nutrition was low costs, but there also was a relatively inefficient gain. On a positive note, although small, the only profitable pen was pen B that was grazed on early summer grass followed Hours: Mon. -- Wed. 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thurs. 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. by annual crops and then a Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. short time in the feedlot. Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There will be more later Phone (406) 278-7583 and more to ponder. Howev609 So. Main, Conrad, MT er, keeping the steers longer did not result in a negative impact. If anything, particularly with the need to increase carcass weight as cattle numbers drop, more positive weight was added. May you find all your ear tags.

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2009 Schulte 5026 26-ft. mower. SN 251901................. $21,900 2010 Schulte XH 600 trailing hitch. SN 674006. Like new...$8800 Schulte FX520 20-ft. cutter. SN C52000040505............ $27,000

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Tye Agco paratill, 6-shank sub soiler, 3-point or tow behind, good shape......................................................................... $15,500

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2006 Schulte RS320 rock picker.................................... $15,900 Schulte R600 rock picker.................................................. $4400 Riteway ST250, hydraulic drive, 1.75 cubic yard box, 50” pickup........................................................................ $15,000 Degelman RP6700 rock picker...................................... $10,000

Manure Spreaders

Meyer’s 440 bushel, vertical beater. SN14VB44010...... $27,500 Meyer’s 440 bushel, vertical beater................................ $27,500 2007 Leon 585 walking beam axle, flotation tires, hydraulic push system, 585 bushel, horizontal beaters, 1000 PTO. SN 7125.......................................................................... $26,900 Leon 425 vertical beater, new back end......................... $25,500 Leon 425 vertical beater................................................. $23,500 Leon 425 hydraulic push, horizontal beaters, no end gate.$13,500

Tree Chippers & Planters

Bandit 95XL, 50 hp Kubota diesel, 9” material, yellow.. $23,900 Bandit 65XL, 24 hp Honda V-twin, 6” material, yellow...... $7900

Discs

2011 Wishek 842 14-ft. Acre meter shows 258 acres. SN 32061114.................................................................. $37,500 2008 Wishek 842 34-ft., 25” front blades, 26” rear, excellent...... .................................................................................. $70,900 2006 Wishek 842 22-ft. SN 2010622............................. $47,000 2006 Wishek 842NT 14-ft. SN 32060614....................... $27,000 2002 Wishek 842 14-ft. SN 670214............................... $23,500 1998 Wishek 842 26-ft., 26” blades, new bearings........ $28,500 Ezee-On 4600 35.5-ft. disc, front notched 24” rear blades, 25” smooth front.............................................................. $50,500 Ezee-On 4600 38-ft........................................................ $47,500 Krause 2165 44-ft. double offset disc. SN1160.............. $16,900 1996 Hutchmaster 20-ft., 9” spacing................................ $9500

Landrollers

2008 Riteway 50-ft., nice. SN 08-43-1682..................... $34,900 Degelman 45-ft. SN 2032.............................................. $24,000 Degelman 45-ft. SN 2906.............................................. $24,000

Flaman Pro Grain Baggers

2011 Pro bagger with 23-ft. conveyor. SN AA2011071... $34,500

Grain Vacs

2012 Rem 2700 grain vac, 16 hours. Like new. SN 3080....$22,000 2012 Rem 2700 grain vac, 180 hours............................ $19,500 2011 Rem 2700 grain vac, 299 hours. Nice condition. SN 210191...................................................................... $18,500 2009 Rem 2700 grain vac, 360 hours,new fan. SN 0592.....$15,500 2008 Rem 2700 grain vac, 326 hours. Good shape. SN 0254.... .................................................................................. $15,000

3 Point Hitch Equipment & Skid Steer Attachments

Schulte SDX-110 snowblower. SN#11101..................... $11,900 Schulte SDX-110 snowblower. SN B1101073010.......... $14,250 Schulte SDX-110 snowblower. SN B1101074010.......... $14,250 Schulte SDX-102 snowblower. SN 10211......................... $8995 Ramrod 1150 Taskmaster rubber tracks, attachments..$10,900 GMW 9-ft. snow box, bucket mount, reversale cutting edge.$3295 Geoffs Metal Works 8-ft. snow box, Universal quick attach.$3095 Degelman 15-ft. speed blade, 10-ft. center, 2.5-ft. hydraulic wings. .......................................................................... $9800 Poly West 1075 low profile transport tank, needs plastic weld..$1500 8’x6’ chain harrow sections, 5/8”, no drawbar.................... $1550 M&W 6-ft. rough cut mower............................................... $2250

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Grain Bag Extractors

2011 Tridekon 1210 HD. SN TRI-10-1080...................... $30,500 2011 Tridekon 1210 HD. SN TRI-10-1086...................... $25,900 2010 Tridekon 1210 HD. SN TRI-10-1067...................... $25,900 2010 Tridekon 1210 HD. SN TRI-10-1065...................... $24,500 2010 Tridekon 1210 HD. SN TRI-10-1062...................... $24,900 2008 Tridekon 9108 unloader......................................... $14,900

Hay Rakes

2007 Sovema 12-wheel V-rake, SN 87743..................... $10,250 2009 Sovema 12-wheel V-rake, tandem axle, SN118642...$12,750 2006 4 wheel, 3-pt. hitch. SN 010014................................ $2550

Land Scrapers

2011 Leon 650 land scraper, 6.5 cubic yards, excellent shape.. .................................................................................. $20,900 Caterpillar HD 10-yd. scraper. SN K-14552................... $21,000

Heavy Harrows

2011 Riteway 62-ft, hydraulic tine angle, 24.5” tines...... $39,500 2001 Riteway 62-ft., SN 01-71129................................. $25,000 2001 Riteway 50-ft., SN 01-71112................................. $20,900

Bale Carriers

2008 Haukaas 10 bale mover. SN 052-018.................... $22,500 2008 Haukaas 10 bale mover. Nice shape..................... $21,900 2007 Haukaas 10 bale mover. SN 073-019.................... $21,900 2006 Haukaas 10 bale mover, hydraulic end gate. SN 02026..... .................................................................................. $20,900 Riteway 11 bale carrier. SN 03-014.................................. $9900

New Clearance Items

25’x80 arch frame tent....................................................... $7995 Tree Spade quick attach, 3 shovel................................. $11,500 Poly West 1700 holding tank with manhole, can bury 2-ft...$4150 Wheatheart SA10x61 swing auger, 2 to choose from. Brand New......................................................................$10,990 ea. Wheatheart S2000 3-pt. center mast post pounder.......... $6750

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Out of Crate 7 hp Inline, 2 available. Each............................................. $2650 5 hp Inline, 1 available....................................................... $2350 3 hp Inline, 1 available....................................................... $1995 7 hp Full Centrifugal, 2 available. Each.............................. $2795 3 hp Full Centrifugal, 3 available. Each.............................. $2195 7 hp Turbo, 2 available. Each.............................................. $2995 5 hp Turbo, 1 available....................................................... $2595

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SERVICE TRUCK FOR SALE

2006 Ford F350 2-wheel drive service body truck, 6.0 diesel dually, 1600# Tommy Gate, cruise control, tilt, air, auxiliary power, 9-ft. Omaha service body, 70% tires, 138,820 miles. Phone Ray Standiford, (406) 460-5160, Chester, Montana 59522

Helfert’s Helena Farm Supply

Phone (406) 227-6821 East Helena, MT

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Zetor 7341 with FWA, cab, air, heat, dual remotes, Allied 594 loader with QA bucket and bale spear. 3700 hours. 73-hp...................................$25,000 Zetor 5211 2WD 3 point, PTO, single hydraulics. 42-hp....................$5500 Case IH 1594 2WD with 3 point and PTO, no rear tires.........FOR PARTS Ford 3000 3 cylinder diesel, Selecto-Speed, good tires, loader. Parts tractor.....................................$3500 Oliver Super 55 with complete engine rebuild....................................$3850 Oliver 1755, 77 & 1855.....FOR PARTS John Deere 70, gas, Farmhand F10 loader, grapple.......................$4500 Front Dozer Blade with manual adjust. Fits various models................$2500 Westendorf TA26 loader for CIH 1594 tractor, no bucket....................$2000 Dearborn loader for Ford 8N.........$750

NEW Eagle box scrapers

Shaver HD10 post pounder........$1250 2-Shaver HD8 post pounder. Each..$750 Leinbach rock rake.......................$350 John Deere 3 point 6-ft. blade......$300 White Cab to fit Oliver 55 Series tractor............................ MAKE OFFER 2 horse bumper pull trailer.............$750 Bush Hog 3 point, 12-ft. plow.....$1650

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New Bale King 5100

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6-ft. HD landscape rake.................$700 6-ft. MD disc...................................$915 QA super spear.............................$435 Middle Buster potato plow............$165

USED HAYING

Hesston 30A stacker.... MAKE OFFER Bucket mount bale spear...............$400

CONSIGNED Haybuster 256 Plus II bale processor.. . .............................................$4500 John Deere 7700 Turbo combine with JD 224 header, batt reel, pickup reel, straw chopper and chaff spreader... . .............................................$4500 Massey-Ferguson 510 combine with Perkins diesel........................ CALL Sitrex 2 wheel, 3-point rake..........$350 Disc 9-ft. pull-type, needs work... CALL Feterl grain auger..........................$300 Heavy duty 8-ft. 3-ft. blade...........$1000 Kuker 3-pt. sprayer with booms and hand gun, 150 gallon tank.....$1000 Vermeer 605K round baler, twine only.. . .............................................$6000 Hesston 5540 round baler, makes 1000# bales...........................$1750 New Holland 1049 pulltype balewagon. . .............................................$4250

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Use of invasive trees to develop jet fuel

By Ann Perry, Agricultural Research Service Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are exploring options for using invasive trees to develop U.S. Navy fighter jet fuel. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists at several locations in the western United States are contributing to a project called “Accelerated Renewable Jet Fuel (RJF) Supplies from Invasive Woody Species.” ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency, and this work supports the USDA priority of developing new sources of bioenergy. In western U.S. rangelands, native juniper and pinyon pine trees are spreading beyond their historical ecological niches and disrupting the environmental balance of their expanded range. Preliminary estimates suggest harvesting some of these hardy invaders every year could supply enough biomass to produce millions of gallons of renewable jet fuel. Removing these trees would help restore productive rangeland for livestock and protect critical sagebrush habitat for the western sage grouse and other animals. In Burns, Oregon, research leader Tony Svejcar and others will inventory trees available for harvest and biofuel production. This information can also be used to determine optimal locations for restoring wildlife habitat and locations where harvests could adversely impact existing wildlife. Svejcar works at the ARS Range and Meadow Forage Management Research Unit in Burns. The scientists will also focus on devising plans for harvesting the trees in a sustainable manner. ARS research leader Fred Pierson plans to conduct experimental juniper harvests on a variety of sites in Idaho to observe how the removal affects erosion, and will use the information to model the environmental impacts of large-scale tree harvests. Pierson, who works at the ARS Northwest Watershed Research Center in Boise, Idaho, will also be monitoring how juniper removal affects large-scale water cycles. Much of the harvest planning will be conducted with computer models that have been developed by ARS scientists and their colleagues. David Goodrich, a hydraulic engineer at the ARS Southwest Watershed Research Center in Tucson, Arizona, will fine-tune modeling estimates of watershed-level rainfall runoff and erosion, which will help guide decisions on where to harvest trees.

Scientists verify soil moisture data collected by satellites

By Ann Perry, Agricultural Research Service Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) may have their feet on the ground, but they’re also the go-to experts when it comes to interpreting data from space. In 2002, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists established soil moisture monitoring networks in four longterm experimental watersheds to verify the accuracy of soil moisture data collected by satellites orbiting Earth. Since then, the ARS researchers have been continuously monitoring soil moisture levels in these watersheds every hour. As a result, they had a vast amount of data they could use to validate soil moisture data collected by a new Earth-orbiting satellite launched by the European Space Agency as part of its Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity (SMOS) mission. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency, and this work supports the USDA priority of responding to global climate change. The new SMOS satellite used an innovative sensor technology to estimate soil moisture levels to within 4 percent, which is like measuring a teaspoon of water mixed into a handful of dry soil. But the accuracy of the data needed to be verified with actual soil moisture measurements. An ARS research team led by hydrologist Tom Jackson compared a year’s worth of soil moisture data collected by SMOS with data from the four ARS watersheds, and with data from another satellite system. Jackson works at the ARS Hydrology and Remote Sensing Laboratory in Beltsville, Maryland. The scientists determined that the SMOS soil moisture estimates approached a 95 percent rate of accuracy. They also identified conditions that reduced the accuracy of their estimates, such as fluctuations in daily weather conditions, and devised a method for flagging and adjusting these data to improve the accuracy of the resulting soil moisture estimates.

Mosquitoes test positive for WNV

By Jon Ebelt, Montana Deparment of Public Health The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, in collaboration with Carroll College and Montana State University, has confirmed this season’s first signs of West Nile Virus (WNV) – positive mosquitoes in Cascade, Blaine, Prairie, Sheridan, Phillips, and Teton Counties. In addition, an American White Pelican near the Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Sheridan County tested positive. Although no case of human infection has been reported in Montana, 174 cases of WNV have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from other states. The highest rates reported this year have been in North and South Dakota. “Montana has been fortunate in recent years with relatively few cases of WNV reported,” said DPHHS Director Richard Opper. “However, recent activity in neighboring states is a concern. We want to remind everyone that WNV is preventable and taking simple precautions can make a big difference.” In 2012, six human cases of WNV were reported in Montana, including one death. Nationwide, there were 5,674 cases of WNV in 2012, and of those 286 were fatal. According to Joel Merriman of the DPHHS Communicable Disease Control Bureau, a seemingly late summer has stalled the increase in numbers of C. tarsalis, Montana’s common mosquito WNV vector. “This may explain the absence of reported human disease, to date, this season,” Merriman said. Mosquito trapping, sampling, and testing began in midJune, and will continue until approximately the end of September. Most people who become infected with WNV experience no symptoms. Some individuals may develop a mild illness, called West Nile fever, which may last for three to six days. Generally, no treatment is needed. Other individuals, fewer than 1 of 150, may become severely ill with West Nile encephalitis or meningitis. Symptoms of this disease include headache, rash, high fever, stiff neck, mental confusion, muscle weakness, tremors, convulsions, coma and paralysis. Individuals who develop any of these symptoms should see their health-care provider. DPHHS reminds Montanans to take precautions and protect against West Nile Virus by following the five Ds for WNV prevention. DUSK/DAWN - mosquitoes are most active during this time. If possible, stay indoors during the early morning and evening hours. If you must be outdoors when mosquitoes are most active, DRESS in long sleeves and pants. Before going outdoors, remember to apply an insect repellent containing DEET (N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide). DEET is recommended by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and is the most effective and best studied insect repellent available. Use a repellent containing 25 percent to 35 percent DEET when it is necessary to be outdoors. Children ages 2-12 should use repellent with 10 percent DEET or less. Products containing picaridin and permethrin have also been found to be effective in repelling mosquitoes, as has oil of lemon eucalyptus. To keep the mosquito population at bay around your home, DRAIN standing water in old tires, barrels, buckets, cans, clogged rain gutters, and other items that collect water. Change water in pet bowls, flowerpots, and birdbaths at least twice a week. For more information about WNV protection and detection efforts, contact your local county health department, or visit the DPHHS website at www.dphhs.mt.gov. ##### Bob, a 70-year-old, extremely wealthy widower, showed up at the country club with a breathtakingly beautiful and very sexy 25-year-old blond who knocked everyone’s socks off. She hung on Bob’s arm and listened intently to his every word. His buddies at the club were all aghast. At the first chance, they cornered him and asked, “Bob, how’d you get the trophy girlfriend?” Bob replied, “Girlfriend? She’s my wife!” They were blown over. “So, how’d you persuade her to marry you?” “I lied about my age,” Bob replied. “What, you told her you were only 50?” Bob smiled and said, “No, I told her I was 90.”

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2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x4, crew cab, power cloth seats, 16,000 miles.

2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 crew cab, short box, 6.0L, automatic, work truck package, 19,300 miles.

2010 GMC Sierra 2500 SLT 4x4, crew cab, short box, Duramax, Allison, leather, navigation, running boards, turnover ball, spray-in bedliner. High miles, very clean. 2010 GMC Sierra 2500 4x4, crew cab, short box, Duramax, Allison, leather, grille guard, turnover ball, spray-in bedliner, 50,000 miles.

2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x4, 5.3L V8, extended cab, long box, 11,000 miles. 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4x4, extended cab, long box, Duramax, Allison transmission. 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4, regular cab, 4.3L V6, automatic, work truck package, 59,000 miles. 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 cab and chassis, 4x4, regular cab, 8.1L V8, Allison, 70,000 miles. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD, regular cab, 4 cylinder, 5 speed, 50,000 miles.

---- USED SUV’S & VANS ----

2012 GMC Terrain SLT, heated leather seats, 16,900 miles, mocha steel metallic.

2012 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD, cloth seats.

2012 Chevrolet Suburban 4x4, heated leather, 18,000 miles, black.

2010 GMC Yukon XL Denali, navigation, sunroof, heated/cooled leather, DVD, high miles. Like new, one owner. 2010 GMC Acadia AWD, heated leather, silver. One owner. 2009 GMC Acadia AWD, cloth interior. 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, 78,000 miles.

---- USED CARS ----

2008 Chevrolet Impala LT, heated leather, 80,000 miles. Excellent. 2005 Ford Five Hundred AWD, 4-door, leather seats. Very clean. 2003 Chevrolet Malibu 4-door, 125,700 miles. Super clean.

2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT AWD, 7 passenger seating.

Phone Gene Lewis in Fairfield 467-2321 Fairfield toll-free 1-800-967-2445

Phone Bob Dirkes in Choteau 466-2061 Choteau toll-free 1-800-345-2061

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Jorgenson Land Co........................................ Broadview, 667-2140 Joyce Fuel & Feeds............................... Geraldine, 1-800-479-4561 Moodie Implement............................... Great Falls, 1-888-760-2005 Sunrise Equipment..................................... Sidney, 1-800-967-3597 Taylor’s True Value Farm Store................... Shelby, 1-888-220-5547 Tiber Tractor, Chester .........................................Chester, 759-5188 Torgerson......................................................Havre, 1-800-800-3113 Torgerson............................................. Lewistown, 1-800-677-8795 Zerbe Bros................................................Glasgow, 1-800-228-5393

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David Ratzburg, woodworking judge, interviews Colten Curry with Pondera County’s Mountain Front 4-H Club on construction of his project. Coulton also had some beef projects besides his woodworking projects. Photo courtesy of Dan Picard, Pondera County Extension Agent.

Agriculture in a Growing World essay contest winner

For the second year in a row, a Montana student has won first place in the American Farm Bureau Foundation’s Agriculture in a Growing World Essay Contest. Mekdes Lombardi, a junior at Powell County High School in Deer Lodge, captured the 2013 award for her essay titled “Fighting Hunger with Hybrid Seed Technology.” The essay contest focused on the book The Man Who Fed the World about Norman Borlaug, considered to be the father of the Green Revolution. The class was encouraged by their Ag Education teacher/FFA advisor Bill Lombardi (also Mekdes Lombardi’s father) to participate in the national writing contest. “We held classroom discussions about different problems faced by many millions of people around the world today and reflected on the problems in Norman Borlaug’s time,” noted Lombardi. “I found it ironic, just as Mr. Borlaug did, that many of the hungriest people in the world are actually farmers, the very people who are supposed to be producing the food.” Lombardi explained she picked her essay topic after working on a “Seeds of Hope” project that delivered seeds to orphanages, urban gardeners and needy farmers in Ethiopia, and reading about Borlaug’s mention of the value of hybrid seeds and their potential for advancing agriculture in developing countries. Her essay, which focused on hybrid seed development in Ethiopia, noted, “The use of hybrid seed will place less demand on the environment because farmers will be more productive with the land they have and will not need to plow more land into production. The small holder farmers will have more time (from increase yield with the same land) that could be used on land and water conservation projects. This would benefit everyone and improve the quantity and quality of water as well as helping protect the environment, with commitment and vision my generation will be ready to bring about the ‘Blue Revolution’ as Borlaug suggests.” Lombardi said, “What I found the most interesting about the book is that even though Borlaug initially failed his college entrance exam and had difficulty paying for college, when he did get in he helped millions of people, and his advice was sought out by the most influential people of his time. The book taught me that no matter how old I am I can still help others and become what I want to be.” The student is no stranger to agriculture, being involved in FFA, as well as owning breeding sows and selling feeder/ butcher pigs. She co-owns a flock of sheep with her sisters who all work together raising/milking dairy cows. Last year’s essay contest winner was Daniel Beck, also from Powell County High School. The Agriculture in A Growing World Essay contest is a national competition for 9-12th grade students, hosted by the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture in partnership with the Nutrients for Life Foundation. To be eligible for the national competition, students must have been in a classroom that implemented the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture Book of the Year, The Man Who Fed the World by Leon Hesser and corresponding curriculum. Essays address modern agricultural technologies and social, political or environmental issues related to agriculture.

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By Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Oklahoma’s team was comprised of 24 4-H’ers who qualified to represent the state at the 2013 National Shooting Sports Invitational that took place at the Heartland Public Shooting Park in Grand Island, Nebraska, said Kevin Allen, who serves as the statewide coordinator for the Oklahoma 4-H shooting sports program at Oklahoma State University (OSU). “The compound archery team is part of the whole shooting sports team and is the first championship team we’ve ever had from Oklahoma,” Allen said. “In addition, the shotgun team placed fifth overall in the competition, and the team as a whole placed 10th overall. There were a total of 32 states and more than 550 individuals participating. This group of 4-H’ers did an outstanding job representing our state.” By participating in the shooting sports program, club members not only learn about their individual shooting discipline, but they also learn about a wide variety of life skills, including teamwork, leadership, self-discipline, character, safety, goal setting, decision making, critical thinking, problem solving and communication. Allen said there is still a general consensus 4-H is primarily an agricultural-related organization. “While our roots are based in agriculture and agriculture is so important, there are many youth who don’t have the opportunity to own and raise an animal,” he said. “Fortunately there is still a place in 4-H for those youth. We utilize our various projects to identify areas where youth have a natural interest, and we capitalize on that interest to teach important life skills.” In the area of shooting sports, as with all 4-H projects, it is important to remember the firearm or bow is simply the tool used to help club members develop these life skills. “Through all 4-H projects we provide a positive environment, help develop knowledge and life skills, provide opportunities for positive experiences and show we care about the youth involved. Shooting sports continues to be one of our fastest growing programs and provides the organization with one more way for youth to be involved in positive activities with positive adult role models.” Members of the compound archery team include Blaine Williams, Sequoyah County; Dillon Chaloupek, Blaine County; Payne Newman, Adair County; and Briley Cozad, Pittsburg County. The team is coached by Debbie Chaloupek. The air rifle team includes Jed Edmonson, Logan County; DJ McMillan, Harmon County; and Samantha Brownlee, Pittsburg County. Ryan Arrington is the coach. Members of the air pistol team are Steven Story and Zach Paul, both of Harmon County; Caitlin O’Neal, Roger Mills County; and Rosella Edmonson, Logan County. The team is coached by Randy O’Neal. Kale Jones of Kingfisher County is the only member of the recurve team and is coached by Kevin Woolley. Members of the .22 rifle team include Jake Shires, Marcus McCarty Reeves and Kyle Dowd, all of Bryan County. They are coached by Darrel Dowd. Clay Galbreath, Pontotoc County; and Austin DeSilva and Christian Bensch, both of Garfield County, are on the muzzleloader team coached by Ron Akers. The shotgun team members are Dillon Barnard, Tillman County; Lane Brumley, Pawnee County; Caleb Paine, Oklahoma County; and Gage Godberson, Pawnee County. Dwayne Skidgel is the team’s coach.

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Honeylocust

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: I am interested in the variety of honeylocust you recommended in a couple of columns. My mother is interested in replacing several trees she lost to high winds last year. She would like a tree that provides light shade, grows fairly tall and is somewhat fast-growing. Any recommendations? Thanks for any information you can pass along, and I never miss your great column. (Grafton, North Dakota) A: This would be the northern acclaim honeylocust. It is an NDSU introduction by Dale Herman. It is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant, thornless, seedless and beautiful tree. Another good one to consider is the Dakota pinnacle birch. It grows in a columnar, narrowly pyramidal fashion. The bark is a yellow white. Both the locust and birch have yellow fall color.

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Call Us Toll Free 1-800-247-1220

www.newhollandofbelgrade.com

USED SELF-PROPELLED SWATHERS & HEADERS

USED TRACTORS

2006 New Holland HW365, 2355 disc head, 1250 hours.....................................$88,000 New Holland 1495, gas, hydrostatic, 12-ft. header...............................................$8500

Due to recent changes with New Holland Dealers in Montana, New Holland of Belgrade, Inc. wants you to know we are here to serve all of your Agriculture needs! 1997 Case IH 8850, disc header, cab..$32,500 Hesston 6650, diesel, cab, air conditioning, 14-ft. head......................................$16,800 New Holland 2331 13-ft. disc header, 2330BF push frame. Excellent.....................$18,500 MacDon 940 15-ft. multi-crop header......$7700

We understand your commitment to the New Holland brand. We are here to fill the gaps due to the re-organization that has been created.

USED PULL-TYPE SWATHERS

Feel free to contact us for all of your Service, Parts and Sales needs. Call us at any of the numbers listed below, visit us on the web at www.newhollandofbelgrade.com, or stop by and see us at

USED ROUND BALERS

5900 Jackrabbit Lane, Belgrade, MT

2006 New Holland 499 12-ft. pivot tongue. Excellent condition.........................$17,700 Hesston 1014 14-ft. pivot tongue, 14-ft. sickle head..................................................$6400

Service Department Direct: (406) 388-8510 2009 New Holland BR7090, net/twine, Xtra Sweep, Bale Command, 1000 PTO, 5900 bales..............................................$29,900 2006 New Holland BR780A, net/twine, Xtra Sweep, endless belts, low bales....$26,300 2006 New Holland BR780A, twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command, 2358 bales........... . .....................................................$24,800 2005 New Holland BR780A, twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command, 13,348 bales........ . .....................................................$21,500

5900 Jackrabbit Lane, Belgrade, MT (406) 388-8500

Parts Department Direct: (406) 388-8530 Sales Department Rick Milligan: (406) 388-8501 Mel Dyk: (406) 388-8527 Wes Kamerman: (406) 388-8526 We look forward to hearing from you soon!!

2012 New Holland T5070 MFD, cab, air, MSL loader, 166 hours, warranty. Like new!........ . .....................................................$62,700 2001 New Holland TS110 MFD, cab, Alo Q940 loader, 3600 hours. Great shape....$38,800 2001 New Holland TL70 FWA, ROPS, power shuttle, 2 rear remotes, loader.......$22,800 2006 New Holland TC30 FWA, hydro, 7308 loader, 200 hours. Like new...........$15,800 Ford 5000 2WD, 3-pt., PTO, loader, bucket........ . ........................................................$8800 Ford 8N, 6-ft. rear blade. Good running tractor.. . ........................................................$2900 2010 Bobcat CT450, 45 hp, cab, air, 9TL loader, 2 rear remotes, hydro, 800 hours...$27,800 2005 Massey Ferguson 1552 MFD, cab, loader, 600 hours. Excellent.......................$27,700 Massey Ferguson 1500 4WD tractor.....$3500 Massey Ferguson 184-4 MFD, cab, 62 hp........ . ........................................................$8500 Allis Chalmers 190 2WD, open station, 3-pt., PTO, (2) rear remotes.......................$8500

USED TILLAGE & MISC.

Koyker 150 loader and mounts, bucket..$3500 International 2000 farm loader with bucket, no mounts..............................................$2200 Worksaver 3 spear bale handler for round and square bales.......................................$750 Land Pride RB3584 7-ft. 3 way 3-pt. rear blade.................................................$1350 Farm King 100” 3-pt. rigid drag harrow. Like new!....................................................$975 New Holland EZ84 84” rear blade. Like new..... . ..........................................................$825 Land Pride RB1572 6-ft. 3-pt. rear blade..$750 Farm King 6-ft. rear blade.........................$450 Land Pride RT1558 58” 3-pt. rototiller....$1990 Land Pride LR1596 8-ft. 3-pt. rock rake....$950 Great Plains 706NT no-till drill............$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. Excellent....$5600 Farm King Y810E 8x12 unloading auger, electric motor...........................................$2000 16-ft. tandem bumper pull trailer..............$1500 Befco 7-ft. sickle bar mower, hydraulic raise and lower.................................................$2500 Beltec heavy duty post hole auger..........$2800 Danuser 3-pt. post hole auger with 12” auger... . ........................................................$1250 General 720 post hole auger with 9” digging bit........................................................$950 Shaver post pounders. In Stock.... Save $$$$$

SKIDSTEERS & CONSTRUCTION

2012 New Holland L230 skidsteer, cab, air conditioning, heat, mechanical controls, 650 hours..............................................$46,500 2004 New Holland BR780, net/twine, Xtra Sweep, Bale Command.................$19,300 2004 New Holland BR780, twine, Super Sweep, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup...$17,500 2003 New Holland BR780, 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, Super Sweep, Bale Command.................$19,500 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 2001 New Holland 688, twine, Bale Command, hydraulic pickup.............................$10,500 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 1995 New Holland 660, net/twine, Bale Command..............................................$12,100 1994 New Holland 660, twine, auto tie...$9500 1992 New Holland 660, net/twine, Bale Command, 1000 PTO...............................$7500 New Holland 853, twine. Excellent, must see!.. . ........................................................$4800 New Holland 853, twine. Excellent, must see!.. . ........................................................$3500 1991 John Deere 535, twine. Nice shape......... . ........................................................$7500 2001 Vermeer 605XL, twine.................$14,100

USED SQUARE BALERS

John Deere 467 16x18...........................$2700 New Holland 281 14x18.........................$2500

During the New Holland Summer of Savings Sales Event, you can get sizzling savings on select New Holland tractors, hay and forage equipment, material handling products and more. Choose 0% FINANCING or Cash Back* on equipment built New Holland SMART. But, don’t wait. The Summer of Savings Sales Event ends September 30,2013. See your New Holland dealer for complete details.

ASV RC100-CTL skidsteer, cab, air, heat, bucket.............................................$25,500 Mustang MBH9H 9-ft. backhoe for skidsteer, 24” bucket..........................................$7600 Buhler SB5200 skidsteer snowblower. Excellent....................................................$4800

USED HAY TOOLS

Haybuster 256 Plus II hay processor.....$6200 New Holland 1069 self-propelled 3-wide bale wagon, air. Excellent......................$35,000 New Holland 1012 pull-type stack wagon......... . ........................................................$3700 New Holland 1000 pull-type stack wagon......... . ........................................................$2500 Holsher Model 180 bale pack, handles 18 14x18 bales.......................................$4500 Quick attach bale sweep. Like new..........$3100 2007 New Holland 216 unitized hydraulic hay rake................................................$16,800 Sitrex 3-point belt rake............................$1840

LAWN & GARDEN

New Holland G4020 zero turn mower, 50”deck, bagger system..................................$3200 Walker mowers in stock along with Toro commercial and residential units.

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The deadline for phoning advertising for the October issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be October 4.

2013 CRP HAY • 3x4 square bales • Delivery available • Shelby area

Call 406-899-6736

WEATHER GOT YOU DOWN? TOO Wet, Windy, COLD? Come West! #1 Flathead Valley Farm 243 acres of Class 1 soil - $1,700,000

2 Neighboring Hot Spring Ranches 3810 acres - $1,750,000 and 2599 acres - $1,499,000

Polson ranch

2341 acres, 550 acres gravity flow irrigation, 3 homes, and outbuildings - $3,250,000

Broker: Dave Heine (406) 393-2380 Premier Real Estate Professionals, Inc. www.daveheine.com

Tax relief for owners of property damaged by wildfire, natural disasters

The Montana Department of Revenue encourages Montana property owners whose homes or forestlands are damaged or destroyed during wildfire season to apply for property tax relief. A property owner whose home or outbuildings are partially or totally destroyed by wildfire, rendering the property unsuitable for its previous use, may be eligible for property tax relief. Businesses whose equipment is destroyed may also qualify. The tax relief is prorated based on the number of days in the tax year that the property is unusable. The relief is available for the current tax year. The department asks property owners to complete Form AB-25 to apply for the property tax relief. They’ll need to complete the application by December 31, 2013. In addition, a forestland owner whose standing timber has been destroyed by wildfire during 2013 will receive a reduction in the assessed value for 20 years beginning with the 2014 tax year. The land impacted by the wildfire will need to have been classified as commercial forestland by the Revenue Department prior to the loss. Forestland owners will need to complete Form AB-26. They can complete AB-26 at any time following the loss. Both Form AB-25 and Form AB-26 are

available at all Revenue Department local offices. You can also download the forms from the department’s website by clicking the “natural disaster tax relief” icon at www. revenue.mt.gov. “Montana wildfires can be devastating and we are sorry for Montanans who may lose homes and other property to wildfire or any natural disaster,” said Revenue Director Mike Kadas. “This tax relief can be significant and help provide some relief as property owners recover from wildfire.” The state’s natural disaster property tax relief also covers properties damaged by flood or wind, which could include recent flooding near Bannack or the tornado in eastern Montana. Montana property owners who experience a natural disaster-related loss of a dwelling also may be eligible for an income tax deduction. In addition, the department can issue replacement copies of property records, past-year tax returns or other revenue-related information that is lost in a wildfire. For more information, contact your local Revenue Department office. You can also phone the call center toll free at (866) 8592254, or in Helena at 444-6900, or visit the department’s website at www.revenue.mt.gov

Apple juice safe, but too much poses risks for kids

By Oklahoma State University The apple juice your kids enjoy at breakfast each morning is safe, and getting even safer thanks to a new federal standard. But, that still does not mean little ones can drink as much as they want. Families around the nation, including in Oklahoma, who were rattled at recent reports of low levels of arsenic in apple juice can take a deep breath, said Deana Hildebrand, Oklahoma State University (OSU) Cooperative Extension nutrition specialist. “Based on assessments conducted by the Food and Drug Administration, apple juice doesn’t pose any kind of public health threat,” she said. “However, parents still need to stick to the recommended daily limits for 100 percent fruit juices in order to maintain their kids’ healthy diets.” The Food and Drug Administration has been monitoring arsenic levels in apple juice for years, and the federal agency recently announced it was lowering the acceptable limit of arsenic to 10 parts per billion, the same level currently set for water. Products exceeding that threshold, which previously stood at 23 parts per billion, could be removed and companies could face legal challenges. While the safety of apple juice is not in question, Hildebrand stressed the importance of limiting kids to 4 ounces to 6 ounces, or about 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup, of 100 percent fruit juice per day. Going beyond that recommendation could affect kids’ general health as well as their dental and digestive well-being. “There’s nothing wrong with incorporating 100 percent fruit juices in your kids’ diet,” she said. “But, remember, fruit juices do contain natural sugars, calories and no fiber.” That means over consuming fruit juice could add unnecessary calories to kids’ diets everyday, boosting their risk of being overweight or obese. Going overboard on the fruit juice also could leave kids too full to eat other, more nutrient dense foods such as low-fat milk and whole fruits and vegetables. “Kids who consume high amounts of juice expose their teeth to a constant sugar bath that could lead to increased risk of cavities,” she said. “Also, when the digestive system is overloaded with sugar, it can cause young kids to have diarrhea.” Drinking an overabundance of fruit juice interferes with kids eating more whole fruits, as well. Whole fruits are good sources of fiber, and younger kids are more likely to become constipated without getting enough of the key nutrient in their diet. “When it comes to fruit juice, it’s like just about any other food or beverage we like and enjoy, no matter our age,” Hildebrand said. “It’s all about moderation.”

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LOADER FOR SALE

Clark 275B

Front end wheeled loader, 8-yd. bucket with 3rd valve, new engine in 2007, heated cab, cb, 29.5x29 tires, runs great........................................... $18,000

Call Dean Stacy 406-889-5661 or 406-291-1090

TOMSHECK AG LLC

Danny Habets, Pondera County, was awarded the Grand Champion Fed Lamb Trophy by livestock Judge Marc King. The market lambs averaged $4.84 a pound for the 16 lambs in the contest at the Marias Fair 4-H Sale held in Shelby, Montana in late July. Photo courtesy of Dan Picard, Pondera County Extension Agent.

##### “What’s you name, young man?” the minister asked the new Sunday school student. “Junior,” the boy replied. “Oh you were named after your father,” said the minister. “Nope,” said Junior. “His name is Senior.”

##### “It’s time you learned how to set the table,” Mama told little Sally. “Watch carefully. Fork on the left. Knife on the right. Spoon next to the knife. Flyswatter next to the spoon.” ##### My grandmother is over 80 and still doesn’t need glasses. Drinks right out of the bottle.

Pre Plant - Chemfallow - Crop

Custom Spraying

Liquid Fertilizer Application

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

Serving the Golden Triangle and surrounding areas

Chic Harbine Sales 8360 Hwy 10 West Missoula, MT

406-549-1047 or 544-0655

(3) 1996 Oshkosh 6 axle, 6x6 mixers, 11 cu. yard drum, L10 300 Cummins, 9 speed, 21,000# front axle, 46,000# full locking rears. Good usable condition. Each.................................................................................................... $12,500 2002 Mack RD688 with E7 460 Mack, 18-speed, 14,000# front, 44,000# rears on Camel Back, 300,000 miles. .............................................$29,500

1988 International dump truck, NTC444 Cummins, 13 speed, Hendrickson beam suspension, 2 speed Eaton rear ends, 16-ft. box, 700,000 miles. One owner..................$17,500

2007 Peterbilt 378 475 hp, ISX Cummins, 18 speed, 14,600# front, 46,000# rears, double differential lock, wet kit, 190,000 miles...$65,000 1997 Peterbilt 378 with Series 60 Detroit, 13 speed, 60” mid-roof sleeper, all aluminum wheels........$24,500

2004 Mack Vision CX613 tractor with 400 Mack, Jake, 13 speed, double frame, Hendrickson air ride suspension. 381,000 miles...$27,500

2004 Load King 48-ft. x 102”, air ride, 35-ton, folding beavertail, 28-ft. deck, 12,000 hydraulic winch, excellent condition.........................$29,500 2003 Load King 48-ft. x 102”, air ride, 35-ton, folding beavertail, hydraulic winch, excellent condition...... .............................................$27,500

2006 Peterbilt 378 475 hp, C15 Cat, 13 speed, 13,200# front, 46,000# rears on Air Track, 331,000 miles...... .............................................$49,500

1999 Kenworth W900L 3406E Cat, 475 hp, 18 speed, air ride, 12,000# front, 46,000# double locking rears, 220” WB, all aluminum wheels........... .............................................$36,500 1991 Kenworth T600, N14 Red Top Cummins, 15 speed, 3.70 ratio, air ride. 2 years on factory recondition.... .............................................$15,500

1996 Peterbilt 378 tri-axle tractor, N14 Cummins, 10 speed, steerable lift axle...................................$22,500

Many other construction trucks & trailers available.

1997 Ford F700 with 5.9 Cummins, 175 hp, 6 speed, double frame, 10ft. box, spring suspension, 84,000 miles.....................................$14,000

2000 ASV Posi-Track 4810 multi terrain, 936 hours......................$18,500

2007 Freightliner CL112 Columbia with 450 hp Mercedes, 10 speed, PTO with blower unit, 417,000 miles, good running truck................$25,000

1993 Kenworth T800 tractor with 425 Cat, 9 speed and 220” WB........ .............................................$19,500

2004 Wabash 3 axle 53-ft. reefer trailer, sliding axles, Thermo King unit........................................$15,000

Check out our website:

www.chicharbineequipment.com Custom Built S/A booster......$5000

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The deadline for advertising in the October issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be October 4. Phone (406) 279-3291.

GOLDEN TRIANGLE SEEDS Plant Phone 406-355-4333

Joplin & Rudyard Ron Spicher Don Troup

PO Box 167 Rudyard, MT 59540

WINTER WHEAT SEED

Certified Quake (CSO) Certified Genou (PVP)

Call for low prices on Genou bought early

Certified Bearpaw (PVP) Certified Carter (PVP) Certified Bynum (Clearfield) CS0 Certified Judee Certified Willow Creek (Forage) Certified Brawl CL (Clearfield) CS0

Check w Pre-se ith us for ason P rices

2 gene

Certified WB 4059 CLP (Clearfield) CS0 2 gene

Treat with Rancona Summit, Attendant for wireworm, and Stamina Buy your’s this fall for special savings!

WestBred®, Improving Nature’s Grains and the Wheat design are trademarks of Monsanto Technology, LLC.

Trucking Services: Our drivers haul grain, hay, livestock and equipment across the country. We also use hoppers to carry bulk commodities.

We are now your

GrabTech grapple fork dealer

Shop (406) 232-0400 Cell (406) 951-1650 Home (406) 232-5831

2001 Midland triple axle belly dump trailer. Call for more information!

Fabrication & Welding Services: We provide commercial welding and iron repair services. Our staff works with all vehicles and machinery, including trucks and trailers. We can build anything you need out of iron.

1993 Great Dane 53-ft.x102” van trailer. Would make excellent storage trailer. Inside is in excellent shape, no visible leaks!

1985 Ford L9000 dump truck with snow plow.

Equipment Sales: Our company sells a wide selection of new and used trucking, construction and farm equipment, as well as recreation. Whether you are looking for a backhoe, a loader, or a tractor, we can deliver. Other equipment we have to offer includes: trucks, trailers, haying equipment, trenchers, pay loaders, land levelers, grain handling equipment, boats and snowmobiles. A bit of everything.

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR Backyards can provide a great place for pets to exercise, but owners need to be careful about what they place there. When landscaping, it is important to take the health and safety of companion animals into consideration. “Provide turf if you have dogs so that they can run and play,” said Kim Todd, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) associate professor in agronomy and horticulture and extension landscape specialist. Todd cautioned people to avoid mulching gardens with cocoa bean mulch, as cocoa beans can be unhealthy to some animals. Do some research before planting. Many plants can cause a rash or other skin irritations in animals. Many of them are also toxic when ingested or inhaled. Lily pollen can cause acute respiratory failure in cats. “Toxicity to animals is similar to toxicity for human beings,” Todd said. “There are some things that are almost universally toxic and others to which there are individual sorts of responses.” When using herbicides or pesticides, it is important to make sure that the chemicals used are safe for pets, said Laura Hardin, UNL’s Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine coordinator. “Very carefully read the label and follow directions,” Hardin said. Dogs also should be provided with plenty of drinking water and shade if possible. Hardin also recommends a child-size pool for dogs to play in. “Dogs cool off a lot better if they can get a little bit wet,” Hardin said. She added that water helps cool off a dog’s sensitive feet. Todd added that owners shouldn’t assume that animals know what is safe to play in or with. “They are not going to know what they should and should not do unless you have taught them that,” Todd said. “The things you are really concerned about shouldn’t be in landscapes to begin with.”

C Moore Fab & Repair and Equipment Sales

Custom Hay Hauling! Our hay trains can haul anywhere from 42 to 48 round bales. We have friendly drivers and reliable service. Please contact Charles at 406-232-0400 or 951-1650. Also for sale 4000 ton of 2013 Alfalfa Grass Hay baled in rounds. Can be delivered! Call for pricing!

1969 Wilson 50-ft. straight deck trailer. Don’t let the age fool you, nice older trailer! Has removeable decking in the nose. Nice trailer for hauling pairs! Call for pricing and details!!!

Pet owners should exercise caution when landscaping

855 Kinsey Road, Miles City, MT 59301

www.cmooreequip.com cmooreinc@midrivers.com

1992 CPS belly dump gravel trailer. We have more gravel trailers in our inventory!

YOUR DEALER FOR Truck Defender Grill Guards 1962 Cat 12E motor grader. Has glow plugs and 12 volt start. Excellent condition!

1991 Trailmobile 48-ft.x102” curtain trailer. Curtain and trailer are in good shape!

1987 Champion 780A motor grader. 6 cylinder, 8 speed direct drive, 9-ft. front plow blade, 5828 hours. Nice motor grader! We no longer handle Jensen Bale Beds

We can order guards for semis or pickups!

Rotary snowblower

We Now Handle

BESLER Bale Beds We Have Available

1987 Freightliner with tag axle.

Visit us online

Bradford Built Flatbeds Call for information!

www.cmooreequip.com

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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

WAYLAND WALLS Parts Manager 888-265-9554 406-265-9554

TRACTORS & CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

Various Big Buds Available. We build to your specifications. 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 500/30, 475 hp, 8V-92 engine, duals @ 60%, Clark axles, 4 remotes, new paint................................................................$95,000 1979 Big Bud 450/50, 30.5x32 duals, 4037 hours....................$89,500 Big Bud KT450 1150 Cummins 450 hp, 13 speed Fuller transmission, 70,000# Clark axles, needs paint..........................................$29,500 1973 Big Bud HN360.................................................................$29,500 Big Bud HN320..........................................................................$39,500 2006 Case IH STX480 quad track, 30” tracks, auto steer, power shift transmission, differential lock. New front tracks. Camoplast with less then 20 hours. Quto Trak is Tremble Easy Guide 500. Shedded, very clean. 1600 hours.................................................................$215,000 2002 Case IH STX450 4WD, 5 remotes, 710x38 duals at 50%, 5500 hours....................................................................................$115,000 2010 Case IH Puma 210, 650 hours, MFWD, 4WD, 3 hydraulics, CVT transmission, Full Auto Guidance.......................................$149,500 2002 Case IH JXV100 MFD, 85 hp, cab, air, 3-pt., PTO, LX252 loader, 2450 hours............................................................................$45,000 1992 Case IH 7120 Magnum 7400 hours, Leon 808 front end loader, no 3-point, 540/1000 PTO.....................................................$59,500 1984 John Deere 8850 Great tractor.........................................$49,500 Versatile 1150 525 hp, 30.5x32 duals........................................$59,500 Versatile 946, rotated planetaries, new clutch, weights, 5600 hours...... ..............................................................................................$59,500 Versatile 875 355 hp, 855 Cummins, 20.8x38 tires at 50%.......$25,000 Allis Chalmers HD-5 dozer, draw bar, ROPS, canopy.................$7500 Wagner 17, factory installed 318 Detroit diesel engine, 23.1x30 tires, factory duals, dual hydraulics. Rare, all original, good condition........ ..............................................................................................$29,500 Wagner soil packer with dozer, FWD.........................................$15,000 2005 Montana Tractor 5740C 57 hp, 1069 hours, 3-point, 540 PTO...... ..............................................................................................$19,500 Steiger Panther ST310 6852 hours..........................................$25,000 Agco 8610 MFD tractor, 5529 hours, 94-100 hp, PTO, 3-point, shedded.........................................................................................$39,500

406-265-9554 OR 888-265-9554

Email: bigequip@bigequipment.com

ROGER WILDE CELL: 406-470-0321 OFFICE: 403-345-4847

RAY SIBRA CELL: 406-390-0989 OFFICE: 406-265-9554

New Authorized Versatile Dealer

IN STOCK: NEW Versatile RT490.............................Call for details!

IN STOCK: NEW Versatile 2375 tractor.....................Call for details! IN STOCK: NEW Versatile 535 tractor.......................Call for details! IN STOCK: NEW Versatile 550 tractor.......................Call for details!

COMBINES

(2) 2011 Case IH 8120s one with 274 hours, one with 276 hours..CALL 2004 Case IH 8010 2040 separator hours, 2700 engine hours, has IH 2020 30-ft. flex head, upgraded Monitor Pro 600, Contour Master, chopper, long auger, moisture/yield, new rotary drive kit................... . ...................................................................Combine only $175,000 With header.........................................................................$200,000 2011 Case IH 7120 600 separator hours, hopper topper, chopper, Pro 600 monitor.........................................................................$228,500 2011 Case IH 7088 573 hours, Color Touch monitor, chopper..$185,000

1997 Case IH 2188 2400 hours, 30.5x32 new fronts.................. Just In 1993 Case IH 1688 3243 engine hours, new heavy clean grain boot with cross auger, update to 11/4” shaft..........................................$45,000

1988 Case IH 1680 Stk#: 1701........................................................ Call Case IH 1680 Stk#: 1689................................................................. Call 1996 New Holland TR98 2621 separator hours, a lot of recent work done. Very clean unit..............................................................$55,000 1987 New Holland TR96 3000 separator hours........................$39,000

2011 John Deere 9870STS Top of the line. All options. Like new. Shedded and waxed yearly......................................................................... Call John Deere 9770 750 separator hours, custom cutter package duals, 2WD, nice machine..............................................................$195,000 2003 John Deere 9750............................................................$110,000 John Deere 9660 STS, 1200 engine hours, chopper, 30-ft. auger, 18.4x42 singles, bin extensions........................................................$182,000

HEADERS & ATTACHMENTS

2005 MacDon 973 36-ft. header with pick up reel and transport.$45,000 Case IH 1020 flex head with pickup reel. Stk#: 1696.................$12,000 Case IH 1010 30-ft. header, Cheney Metalite II pickup reel. Very clean. ..............................................................................................$10,000 2003 John Deere 936D grain header, pickup reel, transport. Always shedded. ...............................................................................$45,000 John Deere 930 header, regular reel with air reel......................$12,000 John Deere 214 pickup header with pickup attachment. Stk#: 1691...... .................................................................................................$6500 Variety of headers & variety of brands/prices vary - CALL

AIR & CONVENTIONAL DRILLS

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

(2) 2012 Ezee-On 6650 heavy duty discs. Great for CRP Rec. Each..... . ........................................................................................... $69,500 Concord 50-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 3400 tow behind tank. Very clean. . ........................................................................................... $35,000 Concord 6012-3 60x12 air drill, shanks replaced with Edge-On shanks, diesel motor (if you want it can be a fan motor)................... $35,000 Great Plains 45-ft. air drill, 7” spacing, parts and monitor.........$35,000 (2) Sets Case IH 7200 14-ft. x 7” hoe drills, hitch and transport, 3 rank, steel packers...................................................................... Set $9500 (4) John Deere 9350 drills with fertilizer, steel packers. Each.......$1500 Flexi-Coil 2340 variable rate tow behind cart............................$29,500

(2) 2013 Seed Master drills. 70-ft., 12” spacing, compact transport, 300 bushel on board. Numerous tank options of tow behind/between tanks, capacity up to 860 bushels................... CALL FOR DETAILS New Seed Master 46-ft.x12” Demo drill, Ezee-On 315 BV tank. Special Discounts Available.........................................................CALL RON 2013 Seed Master 54-ft. x 12” Demo, with or without Ezee-On 4400 tow between 390 bushel tank. Special Discounts Available.................... . ......................................................................................CALL RON Case IH 8500 45-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, rubber packers.......... $19,500 2008 Bourgault 3310 55-ft. M.R.B. deluxe fill auger, 591 monitor......... . ......................................................................................... $249,500 (2) 2000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, single shoot (can be double shoot), 3450 tank................................................ $65,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, single shoot, 2320 tank...... . ........................................................................................... $49,500

(2) 1984 Summers heavy harrows. Each...................................$29,500 John Deere 230 tandem disk, disks - 70%................................$12,500

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2003 John Deere 9650 STS, 2734 separator hours, chopper.$110,000 1991 John Deere 9500 with 30-ft. header, 2966 engine hours, 2300 separator hours.....................................................................$45,000 2004 Cat Challenger 670 600 separator hours, with pickup....$155,000 1999 Gleaner R62 Stk#: 1692....................................................$49,500 1995 Gleaner R62 Stk#: 1693....................................................$39,500 Gleaner R60, 2882 hours...........................................................$22,500 Gleaner R Series, pickup header with attachment.......................$6500 Gleaner N6, 2250 hours, 24-ft. header and pickup reel.............$10,000 1983 Gleaner N7........................................................................$10,000

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NDSU’s Simsek awarded endowment

By NDSU Extension Service The first North Dakota State University (NDSU) Bert L. D’Appolonia Endowed Associate Professorship in Cereal Science and Technology of Wheat has been awarded to Senay Simsek. Simsek is a spring wheat chemist and associate professor in the NDSU Plant Sciences Department. She joined the department in 2007. “In her short time at NDSU, Simsek has built a strong research program that is recognized internationally,” says Rich Horsley, professor and Plant Sciences Department head. “She has been very successful in obtaining grants to outfit a laboratory that had minimal analytical equipment when she arrived on campus to one that is fully equipped to address research problems associated with carbohydrate chemistry and wheat quality. Grant funding also was used to support a mix of service- and research-related projects.” Simsek has published 47 peer-reviewed journal articles since coming to NDSU and has published more than 60 abstracts describing research that will lead to additional peer-reviewed publications. In 2011, Simsek was awarded the Larson/Yaggie Excellence in Research Award. That award goes to an NDSU researcher with 10 or fewer years of service. Her other awards include the Andersons Early-in-Career Award of Excellence from the NC-213 U.S. Quality Grains Research Consortium and the 2013 AACC-I Young Scientist Research Award from the American Association of Cereal Chemists International. The endowment is named after Bert L. D’Appolonia, who was a faculty member at NDSU from 1963 through 1993. He retired as a professor and chairman of the Department of Cereal and Food Sciences. He is recognized worldwide as an expert in cereal chemistry and end-use quality of hard red spring wheat. He has served as a consultant to the U.S. Wheat Associates and North Dakota Wheat Commission since 1978. He also gave presentations on hard red spring wheat end-use quality and his research findings to personnel in more than 70 countries. “Receiving the D’Appolonia endowment is such an amazing honor,” Simsek says. “Dr. D’Appolonia is not only a cereal scientist known worldwide, but also a great mentor. This is an important step in my career at NDSU, so I am very excited about it. Today, I am more committed than ever to the NDSU community that has brought me so much joy and success.” Simsek earned her bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Bulent Ecevit University in Turkey and her doctorate in food science from Purdue University.

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Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft. air hoe drill, 7.2” 2008 John Deere 7330 (125 PTO hp) IVT transmission, MFWD, 3-point hitch, triple spacing. ..........................................$42,500 hydraulics, dual PTO, 18.4x38 singles, JD John Deere 787/730 36-ft. air disk drill, 6” spac741SL loader, 8-ft. bucket, grapple, joystick. ing, 170 bushel tank........................$16,500 ......................................................$109,500 (2) John Deere 9350 disk drills, 8-ft. units, fertilJohn Deere 5055E (55 hp) 9 speed transmisizer, hitch............................................$4750 sion, MFWD, 3-pt. hitch, JD 553 loader, 6-ft. (3) John Deere 9350 disc drills, 10-ft. units, 6” bucket. ONLY 30 hours. FACTORY WARspacing, fertilizer, JD transport hitch............ RANTY............................................$30,000 ........................................................$11,500

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2009 John Deere 568 round baler, loaded....... ........................................................$34,500 2009 John Deere 568 round baler, loaded....... ........................................................$34,500 2007 John Deere 568 round baler loaded........ ........................................................$27,500 2005 John Deere 567 wide pickup, net...$23,500 2005 John Deere 567 wide pickup, net....$22,500

2003 John Deere 567 wide pickup, net..$21,500 2001 John Deere 567..........................$17,500 1994 John Deere 535 round baler..........$8500 1989 John Deere 535 round baler with new belts....................................................$8950 1987 John Deere 530.............................$4950 Case IH 8480..........................................$2500 2006 New Holland BR780...................$16,500

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2012 John Deere 3005 compact tractor (23.5 PTO hp) 8 speed transmission, MFWD, 3-pt hitch, John Deere 300 loader. Like new........ ........................................................$18,500

2012 John Deere 3720 tractor, cab, MFWD, hydro, JD 300cx loader, ONLY 20 hours..$39,500

2010 Amity 2700 beet harvester, 12 row, steerable, row finder..............................$119,500 Amity 2700 beet harvester, 10 row, 12 row convertible.....................................$119,500 2-Artsway 9420 beet harvester, 6 row, 24” row finder, rear steer. Each.....................$19,500 Artsway 698 beet harvester, 6 row, 24” rowfinder, rear steer..............................$19,500 Artsway 690 beet harvester, 5 row, steerable, row finder.........................................$12,500 Red River 624 beet harvester, 6 row, 24” row finder, rear steer...............................$13,500 WIC defoliator, 6 row, steerable............$12,000

USED SPRAYERS Artsway 786A defoliator, 6 row steerable...$6500 Artsway 786A defoliator, 6 row, knife scalpers, rear steer.......................................................$8500 Artsway 786A defoliator, 6 row, rear steer....$4500 Artsway 786 defoliator, 24”, rear steer........$6500 Red River defoliator. ..............................$2500 Flexi-Coil 65 110-ft. sprayer....................$9500 Melroe 220 Spra-Coupe, all hydraulic, power steering, 60-ft. with trailer.................$11,500 2006 Brandt 1000 gallon.....................$11,000

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2007 John Deere X540 lawn and garden tractor, 54” mower, powerflow bagger, new engine... ...........................................................$5750 2004 John Deere LT180 lawn and garden tractor........................................................$1850 2009 John Deere LA155 lawn tractor.....$1500 1992 John Deere GT262 lawn tractor.....$1150 John Deere 320 snowthrower...................$150

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By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR Early settlers and Native Americans in Nebraska used the eastern cottonwood tree for firewood, landmarks and construction materials. Even today, cottonwood is by far the most harvested and processed timber tree species in the state. But that could all change if the tree continues to decline in population, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) extension forester said. The eastern cottonwood (Populus deltoides) has been Nebraska’s state tree since 1972. It is a native, fast-growing, relatively short-lived tree, dependent on bare soil and good soil moisture to reproduce. It is most often found in riparian areas along rivers and streams, often in pure, even-aged stands. Nebraska’s cottonwood resource is threatened because of four factors, Nebraska Forest Service/ UNL Extension forester Dennis Adams said. Flood control, land conversion, livestock grazing and herbicide damage are all causing a decrease in cottonwood population. “Cottonwood requires bare mineral soil to regenerate,” Adams said. “It was prolific in the past due to the periodic flooding that occurred along the state’s rivers and streams.” Historically, flooding was a common occurrence along the Republican, Platte, Blue, Elkhorn, Missouri and many other rivers and streams in Nebraska. Since the 1950s, extensive stream channelization and numerous flood control structures have affected the natural stream flow in the state’s major rivers and smaller tributaries. Occasional flooding still occurs, but not nearly as extensively as in the past, Adams said. While dams and channelization has enabled many additional uses of previously flooded riparian bottomlands, it has reduced the ability of cottonwood to regenerate. “There’s not much we can do about cottonwood loss due to flood control because we aren’t going to take the dams out,” Adams said. Adams said it is projected that cottonwood will continue to decrease in both area and number of trees in the future. “Primarily a result of flood control efforts, the average size and age of our cottonwood trees have increased,” Adams said. “Recent forest inventory data indicates that our mature cottonwood stands have virtually no cottonwood regeneration, but are being encroached upon and replaced by other tree and shrub species, often undesirable species like eastern red cedar or Russian olive.” Adams said that one way to help bring back the cottonwood population aside from planting new trees is to allow natural regeneration in riparian areas that may now be in marginal cropland. Adams also said that farmers should be careful when using herbicides, particularly aerially applied, on adjacent crops and pastures. Herbicide drift can damage cottonwoods, causing leaves to drop or curl, slowing growth and causing dieback of branches. In extreme cases herbicide drift can kill trees. “If farmers spray when it is too windy or too hot the herbicide can drift or volatize and can cause damage to adjacent forest land,” Adams said. Adams said that the cottonwood provides important habitat for many small mammals and birds, including squirrels, raccoons, bald eagles and great blue herons. “For cottonwood to continue to be a significant forest resource in the future, intervention by us may be necessary to regenerate this historic forest resource, not only for wood products, but for the important wildlife habitat, watershed protection and other environmental benefits cottonwood forests provide,” Adams said.

Too much salt in the water

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: We live in southern Manitoba and have 25 trees that we just purchased. We have access to a large water source, but the water is relatively salty. Is this water OK to use for soaking the trees for winter? Our soil is a mix of clay, sand and loam. We haven’t had any rain for a month, so I am concerned the salty water will hurt the trees. A: You should have the water tested for total salinity and have the salts separated out from the total to determine just what the different salts are. You are correct in being a little concerned about using this water for your trees. I would recommend that you contract to have high-quality water trucked in to use in putting your trees to bed for the winter. For answers to general horticultural questions, go to http:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/horticulture.

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Big Horn County producers look to partial budgeting for profitability answers – Part I

By James Sedman, a consultant to the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics in the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and John Hewlett, a farm and ranch management specialist in the department drought. RightRisk’s partial budgeting tool can be The HR has the option during the sign-up an effective part of a comprehensive risk period to increase coverage levels. Partial management strategy for crop production budget analysis can help provide direction. and livestock enterprises. Partial Budgeting Questions The Excel-based tool allows producers to We examine the production adjustments examine revenues and expenses associated or changes the HR Ranch is considering with proposed operation changes, past or using both the simple and complex partial present crop insurance, other risk managebudgeting tool. Their options include: ment strategies, or adjustments of other 1. Should the ranch buy more expensive aspects of an individual enterprise where hay to maintain its cowherd? Should they profitability is in question. consider reducing numbers to what the The Partial Budget Analyzer tool inranch will support? Should they do some cludes a simple and complex partial budget. of both? The complex partial budget tool The complex budget allows evaluating cash will show the most effective strategy and flow outcomes and determining total profitthe effects on cash flow, net income, and ability and repayment capacity. repayment capacity. A partial budget examines four effects of 2. Is their past VI-PRF insurance choice a potential change or strategy in operations: effective and, if so, are there any policy items that add to net income (additional adjustments to consider? This choice will revenue and reduced expenses) and items be evaluated with the simple partial budget that reduce net income (reduced revenues tool, which will show the net profitability and additional expenses) resulting in an using the policy. estimated net benefit or loss. Evaluation of these and other considerPrevious articles in this series focused ations will be covered in Part II. on a crop-based operation in the Big Horn For more information Basin. For the next installments, we focus The partial budget tool available from on an example Big Horn County ranch and RightRisk.org can help livestock producers its use of the Partial Budget Analyzer tool examine production changes and analyze from RightRisk.org. past and current risk management decisions. Big Horn County Ranch Looks for AnThe partial budget, enterprise analysis, and swers whole-farm evaluation tools from RightOwners of the HR Ranch are studying Risk.org are available under the resources their options for the next production year. tab via the “Risk Mgt tools” link. The ranch includes a 360-head, cow-calf The tools are Excel-based worksheets, enterprise along with alfalfa and native hay and all include a user guide with examples enterprises. Like most of the state’s producto help producers navigate and successers, the HR faced severe drought affecting fully use each tool in their own production pasture and forage production. situations. The HR purchased extra alfalfa hay last The partial budgeting tool can assist year and is looking at more expensive hay producers at any stage in the budgeting for the coming season to maintain its cow process. For more information on partial numbers. budgeting, along with producer profiles and They also purchased a VI-PRF (Vegother risk management material, logon to etation Index-Pasture, Rangeland, Forage) RightRisk.org. insurance policy last year and received an indemnity payment due to the severe

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By Sharon Durham, Agricultural Research Service A collection of fungi maintained by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) played a crucial role in helping scientists identify the specific fungus causing an anthracnose disease discovered in a southern turf grass, and another fungus destroying trees of edible fruits in Honduras. Scientists with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) maintain the U.S. National Fungus Collections, North America’s largest collection of fungi. The collection is curated by ARS biologist Shannon Dominick. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency, and this research supports the USDA priority of promoting international food security. According to Amy Rossman, research leader of the ARS Systematic Mycology and Microbiology Laboratory (SMML) in Beltsville, Maryland, the collection started with fewer than 3,000 specimens in 1885 and has grown to more than 1 million reference specimens. ARS molecular biologist JoAnne Crouch of SMML identified the fungal culprit of anthracnose disease in centipedegrass in the southern United States. While many in the industry suspected a fungus called Colletotrichum sublineola, Crouch found that a different but related fungal species, C. eremochloae, was the cause. Finding the correct suspect allows turf grass managers to use the proper fungicide to control the disease. Another fungus has caused problems for two tropical plants that produce edible fruits—rambutan and pulasan—in Honduras. A little known fungus, Dolabra nepheliae, was discovered to cause a stem canker disease known as “corky bark” of these tropical plants. Rossman and her colleagues in SMML and in Honduras identified the fungus using both microscopic structures and molecular sequence data. The research will help plant pathologists to accurately identify the cause of this disease in specialty crops. It will also help plant quarantine officials to identify disease-causing fungi.

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By Oklahoma State University Learning how to safely conduct a prescribed burn can now be done from the comfy confines of one’s living room. Oklahoma State University (OSU) Cooperative Extension recently made available a free-to-the-public online course. Basic Prescribed Fire Training is the first of its kind for landowners and agency personnel to learn the fundamentals of prescribed burning online. “The course is set up to walk people through the process of conducting a prescribed burn, as well as the effects of fire on various plant communities,” said John Weir, research associate in OSU’s Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management. The course is designed for both the novice as well as people who have had years of experience conducting burns, and is not strictly for Oklahomans, rather it is applicable regionally and nationally. “Everyone can learn something from participating in the course,” Weir said. The training is divided into eight sections with reading material, videos or PowerPoint presentations to watch, followed by a short multiple choice quiz. The passing grade for each section is 90 percent. “The questions are multiple choice and the material is taken directly out of each section,” said Weir. “The student can also check their answers to see which questions they got correct and which ones they need to work on.” Upon completion, students can print a certificate of achievement for passing the Basic Prescribed Fire Training, which is offered through eXtension’s online campus (campus.extension.org). To access the training, go to the website, click on the “Energy & Environment” button, choose “Rangelands,” click on “Basic Prescribed Fire Training,” set up a new account and begin the Introduction to Prescribed Fire section. Other sections include fire prescriptions, fire effects, firebreaks, ignition techniques, smoke management, fire law for Oklahoma and Kansas and the best time of year to burn. The course was created through funding from the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and Oklahoma Natural Resource Conservation Service, with assistance provided by the Oklahoma Prescribed Burn Association.

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Dylan Monroe, Rocky Mountain 4-H Club member is all business while showing his steer at the 2013 Marias Fair held in Shelby, Montana in late July. Dylan received a 1st in his Fed Beef Project Interview, 2nd in Junior Beef Showmanship and 1st in Finished Steer, any breed. Photo by Denae Peterson, Valier.

Pesticide training set for October 7-9 in northwest Montana

Experts on pesticides, Montana plant diseases, insects and weeds will present half-day and all-day workshops on October 7 through 9 to help residents of seven northwest Montana counties renew their private pesticide applicator licenses before the end of the year. Individuals who wish to purchase, use or supervise the use of restricted use pesticides on land they own, rent or lease need a private applicator license. Private applicators in Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula, Ravalli and Sanders counties need to requalify by the end of 2013, said Cecil Tharp, pesticide education specialist with Montana State University Extension. Those seven counties lie within Montana Private Pesticide District number one. Private applicators within that district must accumulate six private applicator recertification credits before the Jan. 1, 2014 deadline to qualify for renewal. To help private applicators recertify before their licenses expire, the MSU Pesticide Safety Education and MSU Integrated Pest Management programs will hold six meetings over three days. The meetings will be held Monday, Oct. 7, in Ronan and Kalispell; Tuesday, Oct. 8, in Plains and Superior; and Wednesday, Oct. 9, in Missoula and Hamilton. The meetings in Plains and Hamilton are free. Attendees there are on their own for lunch. The meeting in Ronan costs $5 with attendees on their own for lunch. The meetings in Kalispell, Missoula and Superior cost $10. Lunch is provided at those three locations. All of the workshops will focus on pest management, but topics within those workshops may vary according to need. The environmental fate of herbicides, for example, will be covered in Hamilton and Missoula, while pesticide performance and water quality will be discussed in Ronan, Plains and Superior. Cheatgrass biology, ecology and management in crops will be covered in each meeting. Cheatgrass is a widespread problem throughout Montana, Tharp said, explaining that it’s hard to control for many reasons. One reason is because it’s a grass. It doesn’t respond to many of the well-known and

popular broadleaf herbicides. By attending this program, applicators will understand the pesticide products and cultural control tactics that are available to manage this pest, Tharp said. Other workshop topics may include insect updates, storage and security of pesticides, plant diseases, and re-vegetating weed-infested range and pasture. Northwest Montanans can attend workshops in any of the seven counties in their district as long as they pre-register with the county Extension agent, Tharp said. They don’t have to attend the workshop offered in their county. A variety of MSU experts and MSU Extension specialists and agents will conduct the training sessions. Private applicators will receive three credits for attending either the morning or afternoon session and six credits if they attend all day. Government and commercial applicators who attend either a morning or afternoon session will be qualified to receive three commercial/government applicator credits towards the categories of dealer, demonstration and research, and agricultural plant pest control. Montana has five private pesticide districts, with expiration dates staggered by district. The private applicator license certification cycle lasts five years and always ends on Dec. 31 of the fifth year of the cycle. Applicators may view private applicator certification districts and last-minute programs at www.pesticides.montana.edu by selecting “The Private Applicator Program.” Courses in the 2013 Pest Management Tour are open to the public and any applicator who wants to recertify, but preregistration is often required, especially in locations that offer a free lunch to attendees. Attendees should contact their local Extension agent and pre-register. For exact locations, contact information and topics to be covered at each meeting, check the Pesticide Safety Education Program Website at www.pesticides.montana. edu and select “Northwestern Montana! Pest Management Tour.” For more information, contact Tharp at ctharp@montana.edu or (406) 994-5067.

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Nickel and phosphite help growers fight pecan scab

By Sharon Durham, Agricultural Research Service Adding nickel and phosphite to an existing fungicide spray regimen may help growers thwart pecan scab, a scourge to pecan growers in Georgia, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists. Pecan scab, caused by the fungus Fusicladium effusum, is the most destructive disease of pecan in the southeastern United States. When scab is severe—most often due to above-average rainfall—it reduces nut size and can even wipe out a season’s crop. Scientists at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Southeastern Fruit and Tree Nut Research Laboratory in Byron, Georgia, are helping pecan growers mitigate the effect of pecan scab. Research leader Bruce Wood, plant pathologists Clive Bock and Michael Hotchkiss, and entomologist Ted Cottrell are using nickel and phosphite treatments and other approaches to reduce scab’s impact. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency, and this research supports the USDA priority of promoting international food security. Wood and his colleagues determined that spraying canopies with nickel not only improves tree health and increases tree resistance to scab, but also imparts a beneficial side effect of reducing growth and proliferation of the fungus. They found that combining nickel as a nutritional supplement with fungicides and applying them as air-blast sprays helped reduce losses in commercial orchards. Bock and his colleagues found that phosphite controlled pecan scab on both foliage and fruit early in the growing season. It also reduced disease on mature pecans, but not as well as an industry standard fungicide, triphenyltin hydroxide. However, scab on fruit late in the season is cosmetic and was previously shown by ARS scientists to have no effect on nut quality or yield. In field tests, phosphite was directly toxic to the pecan scab fungus at concentrations similar to those in the lab. Phosphite provides an alternative chemistry for growers to consider, according to Bock. This is particularly useful because the scab fungus has developed resistance to some fungicides currently used for control.

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BeefTalk: Good biosecurity a must for beef operations

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service What does this have to do with cows and The current discussion in cattle circles TB? Well, when a cow is infected with Myabout bovine tuberculosis certainly brings cobacterium bovis, bad bacteria have taken up mixed emotions. Producers always are up residence, which is not good. Treatment concerned when situations are discovered regimens in livestock are impractical, so that impact individual herds of cattle. the eradication of Mycobacterium bovis is Perhaps a discussion in broader terms the goal. would provide some background. Cattle In the U.S. and throughout the world, are no different than other living creatures. the eradication of Mycobacterium bovis They are a highly refined and well-orgahas been a priority, which has been very nized package of living cells. These cells effective. When TB is located anywhere in each have a function and must and will do the world, a harsh and aggressive offense is what is expected for the lifetime of the cow. activated to further eliminate the bad bacteMost cells are good and perform their ria. It’s a war expected that the living function in are winning life. Every because quick day, each cell and aggresresponds to sive action is signals that taken at the indicate what beginning of should be any outbreak. done. Cows As far as have an ashealth goes, sortment of cattle and cells, such as people are muscle, lung, better off tobrain, rumen, day than at white and red any other time blood, and i n h i s t o r y. many more TB is under that have specontrol. The cialized funcmoral of this tions. story is that For examwe need to be ple, skin cells more focused hold all the on future precells together vention. and help proObviously, tect the other we need to cells from do our part as harm and inproducers to maintain effective biosecurity vasion by nonfriendly cells. This may sound within and across our herds. We always a little like science fiction, but there is no must assume the worst and do everything science fiction here. Why? Because all livwe can to prevent exposure. The cow does ing things, not just cattle, must deal with everything she can to avoid harmful bacpathogens, which are cells in their own right teria, which in this case is Mycobacterium that causes diseases. bovis. Tuberculosis (TB) in cattle is caused Unfortunately, even when everything is by Mycobacterium bovis. TB bacteria are done to prevent exposure, TB can get by not welcome cells in cattle or other living the body’s defensive mechanisms. A cow creatures. Cells that protect the body form can become an active host for TB and podefensive barriers to prevent the mixing tentially spread TB within the herd. Cattle of good and bad cells. These cells manage to keep bad cells at bay most of the time. producers always must be vigilant and avoid However, we also need to do our part to cattle that may be at risk of being a carrier limit exposure. of TB or any other pathogen. The best and In human terms, most of us have a natural most effective control of any pathogen that aversion to others if our protecting cells can affect a cow herd is to make sure that are breached. In simple terms, we realize the herd never is exposed. we do not want to spread an infection we However, even when everything is done might have to others or get infections that right, bad things happen. Support is good others might have. We simply do not want and blame is not. An effective response to spread germs to those around us, so we to any bad cells will minimize the impact. take precautions. That is good. The first and most recommended preMay you find all your ear tags. caution is to stay home or at least limit our For more information, contact Ringwall contact with others. This is called good at 1041 State Ave., Dickinson, ND 58601, biosecurity. In addition, we are encouraged or go to http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/colto wash our hands, use tissues or other germumns/beeftalk/. catching material or even use disinfectants when appropriate. We wash, dispose of ##### waste products and clean our environment In sixteen to nineteenth century England regularly. and Scotland, women deemed “troubleWhen we fail to practice good biosecusome and angry” could be subjected to rity, there are cells in our bodies specially the “scold’s bridle,” a metal helmet with designed to react or police our systems. a gagging strap that prevented them from These cells attack to get rid of bad cells that speaking. infect our systems. If one has ever coughed ##### or sneezed or had the displeasure of having In 1976, the typical CEO earned thirtyto forcefully discharge bodily material, one six times the salary of his average worker. should be happy because that means our body’s system is working and expelling Today, the average CEO makes 369 times unwanted and perhaps harmful stuff. what an average worker makes.

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Land Rollers, Vertical Tillage, Heavy Harrows, Fertilizer Spreaders, Manure Spreaders and Self Propelled Sprayers

Farmer to Farmer

ZT Elite with 60” deck

6614 DXL

I have felt more comfortable dealing with Frieling’s then any dealer I have ever dealt with. Honesty with hard work. They don’t make you feel that its just about money. They go the extra mile for you to make sure you are satisfied with the product they have sold you. Todd Sorg, Wolf Point, MT Owner of New Brandt 5200EX grain vac

1545LP Conveyor Augers • Attention: Pulse Crop Growers!!! • No augers • Pneumatic grain vac

Buy or Lease To Own

• 3/16” steel • 1/2” front fork • Electric deck lift • 27 hp Kohler Courage

10x70 Swing Away Auger

• Designed specifically for pulse crops

$6180/yr - oac

5200EX Grain Vacs

10-ft. Liberty Fertilizer Spreaders • 5500 bushel/hour • Hose package • Full flow steel exhaust

ONLY 1 LEFT!!! Best Price of The Year! Buy or Lease To Own

Do the Math: 70 hp, 5000 bu/hr,

$5400/yr - oac

$2646/yr - oac

7500 Grain Vacs

• Air diffuser

• 8-ton • Stainless steel • Hydraulic drive • Roll tarp • 50-ft. spread pattern

18-ft. Magna Spread Fertilizer Spreader

2650 Bale Processor

• Stainless steel • Hydraulic drive • Roll tarp • Raven Envisio Pro • 80-ft. spread pattern

• 8500 bushel per hour Buy or Lease To Own

• Hose package

$6689/yr - oac

Used Ultimate Sprayer

Aluminum Grain Trailers

Only 1 Left!

• Two stage bale loader • 3 chain slat conveyor • Right side discharge • Feed your cows with one of the best

Buy or Lease To Own

$4760/yr - oac

Check us out on the web at www.frielingagequipment.com

• 40-ft. • Air ride suspension • Roll tarp • LED lights • 24” Ag hopper clearance • Aluminum rims Buy or Lease To Own

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• 1500 gallon

• 100-ft. boom

Sale Price: $32,970

$5811/yr - oac

1-888-453-2924 3400 Old Havre Highway – Great Falls, MT

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HOPPER TRAILER FOR SALE

1972 Wilson 40-ft. aluminum hopper bottom grain trailer, new roll tarp, 60% tires.............................................. $6000

Call 406-880-3450

GOETTLICH BROTHERS TRUCKING

CUSTOM HAULING Cattle, hay and grain

~ ~ HAY FOR SALE ~ ~ Phone Trent Goettlich, Hilger, MT 406-350-0229 or 406-462-5554 Balewagons & Retrievers New Holland 1095, self-propelled....................................... CALL New Holland 1085 balewagon with MilStak bale clamp. Will pickup 12- 3x3 or 8- 3x4 bales.................................................... CALL New Holland 1069 gas, rebuilt, sharp, clean....................... CALL New Holland 1069 balewagon,Cummins diesel engine...$50,000 New Holland 1069 balewagon, diesel engine..................$49,500 New Holland 1068 gas.....................................................$34,000 New Holland 1063 pull-type, 160 bale capacity.................. CALL New Holland Super 1049 self-propelled balewagon........$28,000 4-New Holland Super 1049 balewagons...... $12,000 to $28,000 2-New Holland 1047 balewagons....................... $5500 to $7500 2-New Holland 1037 balewagons, rebuilt...... $18,000 to $25,000

New Holland 1033 balewagon, like new..........................$12,500 New Holland 1033 balewagons, rebuilt............................$10,500 New Holland 1032...............................................................$8500 New Holland 1052 retriever bed.......................................... CALL

Haying Equipment

New Holland HW320 swather with 30-ft. Honey Bee double swath header and almost new HS 16-ft. hay header. 1800 hours....... . ....................................................................................$54,000 WILL CONSIDER SPLITTING HEADERS 2002 New Holland HW300 swather with New Holland series 2324 14-ft. header.................................................................$28,500 Hesston 4755 3x3 square baler.......................................$28,000 Hesston 4590 14x18 square baler with hyd. tension........$10,500 2000 Case IH 8545 (same as Hesston 4590) inline square baler. Very Sharp....................................................................$16,500 New Holland 450 3 point sickle mower...............................$1500

Consignments Case IH 2090 2WD tractor with loader, 3-pt......................$16,500 New Holland 1051 retriever on 1974 GMC truck....... Make Offer Hesston 4590 14x18 square baler with Farmhand accumulator... . ....................................................................................$12,000 International 10-ft. end wheel drill, GSA 6” , single disc............... . .............................................................................. Make Offer John Deere 3 bottom trail plow................................... Make Offer International 3 bottom rollover plow....................................$1050 30-ft. grain auger with motor..................................................$300

Used and New parts available for ALL models of New Holland balewagons

Sod Buster Sales Inc. Farm Equipment Finding Service 505 Gingras Springs Rd, Polson, MT 59860

406-883-2118 or 1-877-735-2108

Protect cattle from heat stress By NDSU Extension Service

wind panels, equipment, weeds and other Being proactive is the best way to deal objects) to promote better air movement. with heat stress in cattle. Having mounds in pens gives cattle more “Once cattle are in a severe state of heat elevation and possibly access to a microclistress, you may be too late to help them,” mate with more wind. cautions Carl Dahlen, a North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Ser• Cool the ground and the cattle gradually. vice beef cattle specialist. “Having a solid Sprinklers cool the ground cattle are lying management plan in place to address heat on as much as they cool the cattle. Set up stress could pay big dividends in the form sprinklers well in advance of anticipated of maintained animal performance during heat stress because cattle take time to adapt periods of heat and in avoiding death losses to changes. Use the sprinklers during mildly in severe cases.” hot days so cattle become accustomed to Heat stress occurs when cattle are not the sights, sounds and the cooling effects able to dissipate heat. of the sprinklers. An alternative to sprinMammals have involuntary methods of klers is running a hose into pens to wet the regulating their internal body temperature, ground where cattle will be lying. Run the including shivering and sweating, to mainsprinklers or wet the ground before the day’s tain “homeostasis,” or a constant, stable enpeak temperatures. vironment, according to Charlie Stoltenow, • Be aware of the droplet size of water NDSU Extension veterinarian. Signs that coming from the sprinklers. The goal is to animals are trying to maintain homeostahave large droplets of water. A fine mist likesis include ly will make an increasthe pens ing respiraeven more tion rate, humid and increased contribute to heart rate greater heat and instress. creased • Provide panting. shade if posWhile anisible. mals are • Add using extra light-colenergy, their ored bedding feed intake (straw or declines. corn stalks) Dahlen to reduce the and Stoltemperature tenow recof the ground ommend on which producers cattle are lytake the foling. Apply lowing steps bedding to to protect the tops of cattle from This feedlot steer is experiencing heat stress. (Photo by Carl Dahlen, NDSU) mounds and heat stress: other areas • Identify animals that are most susceplikely to have wind. Also, wet the bedding tible to heat stress. They include feedlot before or shortly after putting it out. animals closest to the market endpoint, very • Control flies as much as possible beyoung and very old animals, and those with cause hot cattle tend to bunch together and dark hides. flies will add to the stress of hot days. • Develop an action plan to deal with • Do not work cattle during temperature heat stress. extremes. If working cattle is absolutely • Know when to intervene. A combinanecessary, keep working time as short tion of factors, including temperature and as possible, use calm-animal-handling humidity, drives heat stress. techniques to minimize stress related to An action plan should include the folhandling, and consider running smaller lowing: groups through the facility or into holding • Give each animal access to at least 2 pens. Provide sufficient water in holding inches of linear water trough space in a pens. Get started as early in the morning pen. This means that in a pen with 200 anias daylight will allow. Do not work in the mals, you need to have 400 inches of linear evening after a heat-stress day; cattle need water space. If your cattle have access to this time to recover. Reconsider the necesonly small water troughs, add temporary sity of working cattle during these periods; space for additional water access during postpone or cancel some working events. the summer. • Pay attention to long- and short-term • Evaluate your water supply lines and weather forecasts and have a copy of the ensure you have sufficient water pressure temperature humidity index chart readand flow capacity to keep troughs full durily available. Determine the potential risk ing times of peak water consumption. threshold and be prepared, even if the risk • Move the animals’ feeding time to late is several index units away. afternoon or evening. This will allow rumen “Also, remember that interventions causfermentation to take place during the cooler ing animals distress or to cool extremely night temperatures, and it will increase the rapidly could have disastrous consequenccattle’s lung capacity during the hotter dayes,” Stoltenow says. time temperatures. For more information, see the NDSU Ex• If feeding once daily, consider moving tension publication “Dealing With Heat Stress feed delivery until the afternoon. If feedin Beef Cattle Operations” at http://www. ing multiple times daily, consider feeding ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/ansci/beef/as1615.pdf. a small meal in the morning and a larger portion of the diet later in the afternoon. ##### Decrease the amount of feed offerings durWhen I retired, I received a nice gold ing and for several days after heat stress. watch from my company. • Provide adequate air movement. ReOf course, now that I’m retired, I no move unessential wind barriers (portable longer care what time it is.

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

DEALS ON THESE

2005 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, single shoot. Tag #12677.... .................................................................................$110,000 2002 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 10” spacing, single shoot. Tag #9494..................................................................$69,900

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

DRILLS 2012 John Deere 1890 60-ft. air drill, 10” spacing, all run blockage, S/S, 350 bushel tow between cart. Tag #12152....$239,500

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

Concord 5612 56-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, Concord 3000 tow behind cart. Tag #8902...............................................$21,500

0% financing on select air drills Priced AS IS

2011 John Deere 1830 61-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, steel press, S/S air package, primary blockage, 430 bushel tow between cart. Tag #11795......................................................$197,000

Concord ATD 4812 48-ft. air drill with 12” spacing, 3000 air cart. Tag #1498..................................................................$39,000 Concord 5012 50-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, Concord 3000 air cart. Tag #11856.................................................................$24,000 1992 Concord 5612 56-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 3000 tow behind cart with hydraulic drive. Tag #12723.........................$20,000 1997 Concord 4012 40-ft., 12” spacing, 2000 tow behind tank.. ...................................................................................$18,000 John Deere 9350 box drill. Call for details. Tag #12568....... 2011 John Deere 1830 61-ft. air drill, 10” spacing, double shoot. ................................. $8300 Tag #11820...............................................................$167,000 2007 John Deere 1830 61-ft. air seeder, 10” spacing, 430 bushel 1997 John Deere 1780 corn planter, 12 row, 30”. Tag tow between cart......................................................$197,000 #12060.................. $28,500 2007 John Deere 1830 61-ft. air seeder, 12.5” spacing, single shoot. Tag #12719....................................................$140,000 John Deere 730 45-ft. air drill, 6” spacing. Tag #12626...... 2001 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 3450 tow behind 2003 John Deere 1820 53-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, Dutch Super .............................. $32,000 Eagle with carbide tips. Tag #12799..........................$45,000 cart. Tag #9912........................................ $63,500

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2000 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, NO air cart. Tag #1469................................... $39,500 Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft. air drill, 7.5” spacing, steel press wheels, 1610 160 bushel cart. Tag #10752........... ................................................................. $36,900

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USED BALERS As low as 0% OAC on select used balers John Deere 567 round baler, twine only, MegaWide, push bar. Tag #13139............................... $14,900 John Deere 566 round baler, 540 PTO, gauge wheels. Tag #10196.............................................. $15,900 2003 New Holland BR780, 540 PTO, extra sweep, bale ramp. Tag #12984............................ $19,270 1995 New Holland 660 round baler, net only. Tag #12997........................................................ $6200 1993 New Holland 660 round baler, twine/net. Tag #12843........................................................ $5000 2008 New Holland BR7090. Tag #12713.... $28,000 2002 Case IH RBX561, net and twine, 1000 PTO, converging wheels. Tag #12928............... $12,600 2004 Vermeer 605XL, net wrap. Just arrived, won’t last long. Tag #12983............................... $13,900

MISCELLANEOUS

USED TRACTORS 2013 John Deere 8285R MFWD, premium cab, IVT transmission, auxiliary hydraulic connect. Tag #12821................................................... $320,000 2011 John Deere 8285R MFWD, IVT transmission, ILS, 7” color display, no ACS steering, premium cab and radio, intelligent power management, cold weather package. Tag #12416............... $223,000 2012 John Deere 7280R, IVT transmission, MFWD, H480 loader, lots more. Tag #12832...... $239,500 2012 John Deere 7260R, IVT transmission, MFWD, H480 loader, lots more. Tag #12831...... $232,500 2012 John Deere 6170R MFWD, 170 hp, H380 loader, dual PTO. Tag #12648............... $153,000 2010 John Deere 4720 MFWD, cab, hydro, JD 400CX loader, quick hitch. Tag #11811................ $46,000

2011 John Deere 9530T 4WD tractor, 475 hp, 30” tracks, Cat V, drawbar, premier lights. Tag #11458................................................... $319,000 2010 John Deere 9530 4WD, deluxe cab with heat/ air/ACT seat, 48 gpm hyd. system with 30 gpm flow, dual beam radar sensor. Tag #12299........... ........................................................ Call for price 1997 John Deere 9400 4WD, 24/6 manual transmission, 4 remotes. Tag #11623.................... $98,000 1995 John Deere 8970 4WD tractor. Call for details. Tag #12388.............................................. $74,000 Big Bud 460/30 4WD, Detroit diesel, powershift transmission, 50% rubber. Tag #10890.... $53,000 2010 Case STX485 4WD, PTO, weight package, auto steer. Tag #12960................................... $230,000 1992 Case 9280 4WD, 220 PTO, 4 remotes. Tag #12547..................................................... $75,800 2007 Challenger MT655B Just arrived. Tag #12736 1978 Case 2670 4WD, 220 PTO hp, 4 remotes, 18.4............................................................... $120,000 34 duals, crab steering. Tag #12275........... $7500 2010 Case Puma 195 MFWD, loader and grapple, Versatile 900 4WD, 3 remotes, 35% tires. Tag CVT powershift transmission. Tag #13147............ #11690........................................................ $9000 ............................................................... $124,000 2007 Case Puma 180 MFWD, cab, PTO, loader suspension, SL loader with bucket and grapple. Tag #12417.............................................. $98,500 2004 Case Magnum 255 MFWD, powershift transmission, 3-point, 1000 PTO, 4 remotes, fenders, 480/70R34 fronts, 520/85R46 rear duals, Trimble EZ-Guide autosteer. Tag #12276........... $104,000 Haybuster 2650 and 2800 bale proces1994 Belarus 5150. Tag #12189.................... $8900

Flexi-Coil post pounder. Tag #12328.............. $3500 1998 DewEze 3-pt. bale unroller. Tag #9427.... $700 Degelman R570P rock picker. Tag #11001..... $6500 John Deere 10-100 lb. old style suitcase weights for 4030-4955, no bracket. Tag #10436........... $1200 John Deere compact utility weights and hardware. Tag #11634.................................................... $626 Pallet forks for 200 series loader. Tag #831...... $700 Harvestman hay rake. Tag #11855................. $3900 1990 Terry 29-ft. bumper pull travel trailer, oak interior............................................................... $7500 Donahue 45-ft. trailer. Tag #1411.................... $3000 New Kory 8278 12-ton farm wagon, 12.5x16L 14 ply tires. Tag #5201........................................... $3600 3-Ghenn 1/4-mile wheel lines. Each................. $4600 Two used wheel lines for sale. (1-Thunderbird) 2-Used wheel lines, 1/4-mile each. Each.......... $4500 6” and 8” mainline with risers..............................Call Cummins engine with Berkley pump, on skid, 1000 gallons/minute.............................................. $8500 Parker #88C-082 220-volt hydraulic hose machine with Weatherhead T400 crimper. Includes complete die set. Like New $5950. Only..................... $2850 2010 John Deere Gator 620i roof, windshield, manual box. Tag #10888.......................................... $8800 2011 Polaris 800XPUTV 4-wheeler. Tag #11208...... TILLAGE .................................................................... $8000 Polaris 700 Twin Ranger UTV. Tag #11954... $5000 2009 Arctic Cat XTX 700 4-wheeler with winch, manual box, soft cab. Tag #11756.............. $7700 Degelman 6600 16-1 blade, top screen, skid shoes, fits JD 9420. Tag #11639.......................... $14,000 2011 Frontier SB11 54” snow blower, hydraulic chute rotation, 3-point hitch mount, like new condition. Tag #12181................................................. $2895 2010 Frontier SB1194 3-point snow blower, hydraulic chute. Tag #11702....................................... $4800 John Deere 59” 3-point snow blower. Tag #10328... .................................................................... $2000 Degelman 14-ft. blade. Tag #9400.................. $7500 Straw spreader for JD 9660 STS combine...... $2000 New Holland 358 grinder mixer, 1000 RPM PTO, good shape. Tag #4568............................... $9000 John Deere 685 55-ft. chisel plow, 5 section. Tag #12396..................................................... $18,000 Many used miscellaneous AMS items (displays, receivers, steering wheels)....................................... McFarlane HDL-1040-16 & HDL-1050-16 40-ft. and 50-ft.16 bar harrows..Call for preseason specials. ...............................Call for price and availabilty

Gun Safes In Stock! Stop by and see our selection. Many sizes and colors to choose from. Great Savings on almost everything store-wide.

AFTER HOURS SALES CALL: Jack Hadcock 271-7839 or 899-5657 Burke McCormick 873-2813, 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 Ron Lipke 899-4993 Neil McCormick 470-2927 Mark Eney 539-0803

New Equipment In Stock

sors. John Deere 1830 60-ft. air drill with 10” spacing, tow between or tow behind 430-bushel carts. H&S wheel rakes. Wheatheart post pounders. Rem 2700 grain vac. Brandt 5200E 7500 hp grain vacs. Brandt drive-over grain belts. Degelman 6000 rock picker. Fast pull-type sprayers.

Ask us about

Farm Plan

no interest/no payment (oac) for 180 days on Green Star Guidance Systems BALE PROCESSORS

Bale King 4000 bale processor, square and round. Tag #11747.................................................. $9000 Bale King Vortex 880 round bale processor, new hammers, under tub liner. Tag #12018........ $7000 Haybuster 2650. Just arrived. Tag #12716....$18,500 Haybuster 256 Plus II bale processor. Tag #11806. .................................................................... $6500 1996 Haybuster 256 Plus II bale processor. Tag #9976.......................................................... $6000

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CONSIGNED EQUIPMENT CT-New Holland 1411 11-ft. rotary mower, conditioner, rubber conditioner rolls. Like new.. $17,000 CT-1998 MacDon 9300 swather with 920 14-ft. hay header, steel conditioner, 4965 hours....... $33,500 CT-2002 John Deere 567 round baler, surface wrap, mega wide pickup, 1000 RPM PTO.......... $19,000 2008 Summers Ultimate sprayer, 100-ft. booms, 1500 gallon tank. Tag #12500................... $33,500 CN-2005 New Holland mower conditioner, 8 disc, 10-ft. 8” site pull. Tag #12789.................... $18,000 CT-3 wheel windrow turner, 3 point................... $600 CN-Flexi-Coil S67XL sprayer. Tag #12678. $12,000 CN-1981 Versatile 875 4WD tractor, cab, new tires, liquid ballast on all inner tires, 4 remotes. Tag #12373...................................................... $39,800 CT-John Deere 8960 4WD with duals. Coming in.... .................................................................. $55,000 1975 John Deere 4630 2WD tractor, cab, QuadRange transmission, 150 PTO hp, 1000 PTO, 2 remotes, no 3-point, JD 158 standard level loader, 7-ft. bucket. Tag #10325................................... $22,700 CT-John Deere 4030 2WD tractor with 3-point, GB High Master loader, 7725 hours................ $16,000 2011 CN-John Deere 1830 61-ft. air drill, 7” Bourgault knock-on sweep with Farmland 3” spread boot, back swept chrome knife for urea replacement, 430 bushel cart. Tag #11820.......................... $167,000 Case 8500 35-ft. air drill, 3 rank, 7.5” spacing, Case carbide tip openers, single shoot, 2-tank tow between cart. Call for details. Tag #12374.... $14,775 CT-John Deere 8300 double disc drill, 21-ft. 7” spacing with press wheels, all new discs. Tag #12659.. ..................................................................... $8000 CT-Rem Bale Max 3600R bale processor, feeds both round and big square bales, in good condition...... ..................................................................... $9500 CT-Degelman 9-ft. front blade for 2WD tractor...$2500 CN-2010 John Deere 9870 combine, duals, chopper, chaff spreader, long unload auger. Tag #11821..... ................................................................ $285,000 CN-2004 John Deere 936D 36-ft. draper header, batt reel, transport. Tag #11822....................... $30,000 CN-John Deere 844 corn header, updated from 36” to 30” row spacing. Tag #11354................ $20,000 Hesston 3995 18-wheel hay rake, extra tines, 35-ft. raking width. Tag #12423...............................$9000 CN-1100 GPM Cummins pumping unit with 25 KBA generator, 150-ft. of head................................Call CN-50 hp electric pump.......................................Call CN-6”, 8” mainline...............................................Call Large assortment of handline............................Call CN-Used Thunderbird wheel lines....................Call CN-(2) 1400 lb. cast wheel weights for JD 30 series.. . ..................................................................... $1400 CB-Valmar 240 skid mount granular applicator...$2500 CN-1959 Chevrolet Viking 60 truck with 1990 7-ton tender box. Tag #10652.............................. $3350 CN-Westfield MK130-81 flex 13”x81-ft. flex swing hopper. Never used. Tag #11800............. $27,500 CB-2006 John Deere 717A Z track riding mower, 19 hp, 48” deck. Tag #11808............................ $6600

LAWN & GARDEN

2012 John Deere 62D 62” mid mount mower to fit 2720 tractor. Tag #11257......................Coming in John Deere X534, 25 hp Kawasaki engine, hydro transmission, 4 wheel steer, 54” deck, 3 bag bagger, super nice. Tag #12655........................ $8500 2003 John Deere SST15 mower, spin steer, 42” deck, 15 hp, bagger. Tag #11892.......................... $1700

We’re Committed to Excellence in Service!!

USED WINDROWERS & HEADERS As low as 0% OAC on select windrowers

MacDon M100, D50 header, 196 swath hours. Just arrived. Tag #13072................................ $125,000

AS LOW AS OAC on SELECT USED COMBINES 2009 John Deere 9870 combine, Premier cab, 22.5ft. unload auger, chopper, chaff spreader, JD 640D draper header. Tag #12216..................Coming in 2004 John Deere 9860 combine with harvest monitor, 6.9m high capacity unloading auger. Tag #12566.................................................... $232,000 2010 John Deere 9770 combine with 640D header. Tag #11320............................................. $315,000 2006 John Deere 9760 combine, went through in 2011 ($11,000 worth), ready to hit the field. Tag #12801.................................................... $190,000

2-2011 Case IH WD1203 16-ft. auger header, 350 hours. Each............................................... $94,000 2011 Case IH WD1203 Tag #9868............... $93,783

2003 John Deere 956 141/2-ft. MoCo, Impeller conditioner, 1000 PTO. Tag #1584................. $18,500

USED SPRAYERS

2009 John Deere 4930 sprayer, 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, eductor, wheel slip, deluxe cab. Tag #11631................................................... $225,000 2011 John Deere 4830 sprayer, 100-ft. booms, 20” spacing, eductor, foam marker, traction control, very nice. Tag #9229.............................. $244,000 2004 Marflex sprayer, Kenworth chassis, 90-ft. booms, 1350 gallon tank, 8.3 Cummins. Tag #12982..................................................... $80,000 2007 Top Air 2400 sprayer. Tag #12737...... $60,000 2000 Nitro 275 self-propelled sprayer, 104-ft. booms, 1200 gallon tank, AutoTrac, swather control, 2 set of tires. Tag #11425.................................. $79,000 2010 NYB pickup sprayer, 80-ft. powerfold, 500 gallon tank. Tag #12490...................................... $16,100 2009 NYB pickup sprayer, 90-ft. powerfold, 500 gallon tank. Tag #12489...................................... $15,200 Flexi-Coil 67XL 100-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, dual nozzle bodies. Tag #12395............... $15,000 2002 Flexi-Coil 67XL wheel boom sprayer, 1000 gallon tank, Raven controls. Tag #9466....$11,500 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer. Tag #12134. Call Conrad for details..................................................... $8500 Flexi-Coil 65XL sprayer, 80-ft. booms, 1500 gallon tank, windscreens, foam markers. Tag #12790..... .................................................................... $4000

Railroad Ties For Sale

2001 John Deere 9750 combine............... $120,000 1994 John Deere 9600 combine with 930 header, batt reel, new header trailer. Tag #10782.........$60,000 2010 Case 7088 36-ft. draper, pickup reel, new arrival. Tag #12959.................................... $210,000 1997 Case 2188 combine, Maurer unloading auger extension, no header, 2940 separator hours. Tag #10674...................................................... $55,000 2002 Massey-Ferguson 8780XP 12-ft. pickup header, MF 5000 header. Just hit the lot. Tag #13103.. ............................................................... $102,000 1994 Gleaner R62 combine, low hours, yield monitor, MacDon 963 30-ft. header.................. $83,000

Ask about the Valley ‘After Season’ parts order specials COMBINE HEADERS John Deere 936D 36-ft. draper header. Tag #10861. ................................................................. $42,500 2-2012 John Deere 615P pickup headers, low acres.................................................. $25,000 ea. 2011 John Deere 640D pickup reel, transport. Tag #12945..................................................... $81,000 John Deere 635F flex header. Tag #10955.....$21,000 2008 MacDon PW7 pickup header. Tag #10688....... .............................................................Coming in HoneyBee 994 header. Tag #11422............ $14,500

Several New & Used Post Pounders Available USED GRAIN VACS & AUGERS

Westfield 130-71 13”x71-ft. swing auger, bucket spout. Tag #12493.................................... $11,200 Buhler 1370 13”x70-ft. swing auger, 540 PTO, reverser, no spout. Tag #11885................... $12,500

$10 each for #2’s $14 each for #1’s

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New Brandt 7500 & 5200 EX grain vacs in stock

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WANTED Farm land / hay ground to lease in North Central Montana.

Call 406-899-6736 ts uni W E ! y N CK! ManN STO used! I y1 Onl

North of Great Falls, MT

(406) 727-9994 countryclipper.com

~ Join us in Malta ~ August 30 & 31 for the drag race. Bring your trailer! We will be blowing out ALL REMAINING INVENTORY at the race!! Special Financing Available.

TRACTORS WANTED TOP $$ PAID We want

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4-H clubs awarded funds

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR The Governor’s Agricultural Excellence benches in our fairgrounds or replace the Awards, created in 1996 and sponsored by benches that are beyond repair to allow the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority, 4-Hers to learn about safety in cutting were presented to 25 4-H clubs during the wood and the basic principles of angles PASE/Life Challenge Event at the Univerand building. sity of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) July 1. • Hadar Handy Helpers from Pierce The award is designed to recognize acCounty: The club would like to improve complishments of the members of a 4-H the Pierce County 4-H building by cleaning Club based on community service projects, the lattice shelves and display cases, and by service learning and collective individual painting them. accomplishments in agriculture-related • Holt Country’s Horses Unlimited Club: project areas. After a review of their proThe club plans to donate 100 Easter baskets posal, the successful clubs each received a to kids in the Bright Horizons domestic $500 stipend to fund their projects. No state abuse shelter. The baskets will include tax dollars were used in the program. stuffed animals, health and beauty items, “NIFA is proud to continue this tradition such as brushes and toothbrushes, and eggs, of supporting 4-H in building youth leadertoys and candy. ship for communities and agriculture,” said • The Knox County Knockouts: The club Tim Kenny, NIFA’s executive director. would like to pay for two new trees to be The 4-H Club award winners and their transplanted from a tree farm to the Knox counties were: County fairgrounds. The club wants to do • Arthur County Achievers and Believers their part in helping the fairgrounds comClub: The club plans to build a cement pad mittee improve the fairgrounds. at the Arthur Country Grade School. Their • The Lively Livestock Club from York goal is to build a large area that elementary County: The club plans to improve their school kids can play basketball, jump rope community of Benedict’s public landscape and play during recess. area. • Greely County’s Bees and Butterflies • Loup Valley from Sherman County: 4-H Club: The club would like to purchase The club plans to expand their Children’s two portable fans to be used in the livestock Barnyard at the Sherman County Fair. They barns during the county fair. With these fans would like to add a TV/DVD player, along they can keep all animals cool during the with agricultural education DVDs, as well as new agriculture books and art supplies for hot August temperatures. the AG ART Center, along with an incubator • Cedar County Junior Leaders: They and chick eggs. would like to plan a CPR and First Aid • Nance County Hot Shots: The club certification class so that when they are wants to build handicap accessible parking assisting with 4-H activities or going about on the grounds of the Nance County Vettheir daily lives, they have the necessary erans Memorial located in Fullerton. The skills to help people in distress. 4-H Club members will assist in the site • Central Banner 4-H Club: The club selection and preparation for the proposed would like to do a community-improvement parking area. project that will enhance the fairgrounds by • Pleasant Dale 4-H Club, Cedar County: installing a new watering trough, adding The club wants to paint and number the new hoses and valves for wash racks, and stalls at the beef/dairy barn at the county putting up new signs around the fairgrounds fairgrounds. They will purchase paint and for visitors. other supplies to spruce up the building as • Cheyenne County’s Homesteaders well as two new wheelbarrows and shovels 4-H Club: The club plans to offer training, to add to the supplies used during the fair to leadership, and learning opportunities for keep the barn clean. the members in robotics. They want to learn • Stanton County’s Purple Ribbon Club: the applications of robotics programming in The club plans on putting together first aid agricultural and industrial fields by building kits for the Stanton County Fairgrounds. and programming Lego robotics kits and The will make about ten kits that will be participating in local and regional competiweather proof, and some will be mobile. tions against other 4-H teams. • Sandhills Saddles and Spurs, Grant • Colon Hustlers 4-H Club, Saunders County: The club would like to hire a proCounty: The club would like to raise funds fessional American Quarter Horse Associato purchase an Automated External Defition approved horseman/clinician to come brillator. An AED is used in cases of life to Grant County and present a clinic on the threatening cardiac arrhythmias which lead working cow-horse event. They would like to cardiac arrest. to offer the clinic to 4-H members as well • Country Bumpkins of Douglas-Sarpy as to the public. counties: They would like to fund a youth • Seward County’s Staplehurst Livestock development program that encourages caClub: The club would like to purchase an reer development for 4-H youth to pursue a automated external defibrillator for the career in the agriculture industry or a career Seward County Fairgrounds. in the natural resources industry. • Wayne County Teen Supremes: The • Diamond Willow 4-H Club, Buffalo club would like to develop informational County: They plan to plant flowers around animal agricultural displays for the fairthe fairgrounds. The will put banners with grounds. These displays would contain each flowerpot that shows what 4-H stands facts about the species exhibited at fair for and what the pledge is. and pictures of animals and possible career • Equines Unlimited 4-H Club in Dougchoices related to them. las and Sarpy counties: The club wants to • Webster County Junior Leaders: The create a summer long program that incorclub plans on working in conjunction with porates the motto “Helping Others Realize their county fair board to renovate and make Super Equines.” One part of the program additions to their current 4-H exhibit hall, as will educate 4-H youth members on safety well as installing heating and air, insulation, and other horsemanship skills. The second new wiring and lighting, and new restrooms. part involves promoting horses at the 4-H • Western Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports, Festival of Fun Sarpy/Douglas County day Scotts Bluff County: The club has expanded campus and will involve the youth and our its program to include all shooting discimost docile horses in leadership activities. plines and has begun the process of open• Fair and Square 4-H Club from Saline CONTINUED ON PAGE C36 County: The club plans to fix the broken

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By NDSU Extension Service The price of a gallon of low-fat milk can vary across North Dakota by as much as $3.80, depending on when and where it is purchased. For the past nine months, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension agents have been gathering prices for a bag of food items at businesses in large and small communities. The low price recorded for a gallon of low-fat milk was $3.09, while the highest price was $6.89. The pricing project began in September 2012 with the intent of determining trends in food prices by areas of the state, and community and business size. The food items being used for the study are everyday products such as milk, eggs, bread, cereal, coffee and peanut butter. “The NDSU Extension Service was interested in finding out if there are significant price differences among oilimpacted and nonoil-impacted areas of the state or by the size of the community or type of food business,” says Lori Scharmer, NDSU Extension family economics specialist. “As we watched the economy of the state change, we were curious if the economic activity was having an effect on the price of groceries consumers buy.” Economist Siew Hoon Lim, an assistant professor in the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics at NDSU, evaluated the data gathered during the nine months. According to the data, consumers in oil-impacted counties pay, on average, 3.3 percent higher prices for this grocery bag of food than nonoil-impacted counties. “This percentage of price difference was determined after controlling for community size, store type and time period, and was statistically significant,” Lim says. The size of the community played a role in the price of food items. Lim found that communities with populations of more than 10,000 typically would pay 5.7 percent less for the bag of food than communities with less than 10,000 residents. Lim also found the package cost 21 percent less in national chain stores and 6.3 percent less in larger supermarkets than in smaller supermarkets and local grocery stores. “Shoppers consider more than just prices when choosing where to purchase groceries,” Scharmer says. “Consumers living in rural areas and the small communities of North Dakota may consider convenience and loyalty to a business, plus travel cost and time, when deciding where to purchase food items.” “We know the prices in our smaller grocery stores are a bit higher, but the convenience of having a grocery store in town far outweighs the increase in prices,” says Vickie Paige, a consumer in the small community of Mohall. “As the state’s consumers adjust to the changing economy around them, Extension staff will continue to gather prices for this package of foods through the end of this year,” Scharmer says.

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We traveled approximately 30 miles downstream. Lynn Bacon, TerraQuatic, LLC spoke to the crowd about the Least Tern which nests on the bare gravel bars in the river. The group was fortunate to be able to see this bird. Karin Boyd, from the YRCDC Technical Advisory Committee spoke about the Geology and Geomorphology between the Fallon Bridge and Glendive. Returning to the Black Bridge at Glendive the group was served a steak dinner prepared by a local caterer. Music and entertainment was provided by Bob Petermann, a Wibaux area rancher. The following day the members of the YRCDC held a meeting at the Moose Lodge. Although it had been a very hot day to be out on the river, the summer boat tour was deemed a success.

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2007 International 9400i, Cummins ISX 475 hp, 13 speed, engine brake, 72” sleeper...................................... $36,500

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

14-2006 Sterling AT9500 MBE4000, 460 hp, 10 speed, engine brake, 3.90 ratio, rust free, miles in the 4’s and 5’s................. $29,500 to $32,500

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

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

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

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

2-2006 Freightliner Century C15 Cat, 475 hp, engine brake, 13 speed, air suspension, pick your color........ $29,500

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

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JET GRAIN TRAILERS

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

1990 Western flatbed, 45-ft.x96”, hay platform, spring ride.................................................. $12,000

Get your special order trailer in with our stock order to receive the best discount. Call for a quote, ordering soon.

2014 Timpte 50-ft.x96”x72”, ag hoppers, air ride, lift axle, American Ag Series, extra flaps, S/S front corners and rears...................................................Call

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

2-2013 Jet sidedump, 45-ft.x102”, tri axle, air ride, electric tarp, push block, LED lights..................................................Call

2-2012 Dakota 43-ft. belly dumps, tri axle, air ride suspension, inside fenders, LED lights.. $42,000 $ $44000

2-2013 Dakota 43-ft. belly dumps, same as above with rear lift axle & black paint... Call

2003 Ledwell dropdeck, hydraulic tail, 48-ft. x102”, air ride, winch, ramp to upper deck......................... $31,500 2014 Timpte 40-ft.x96”x66”, ag hoppers, air ride, O/S aluminum wheels, S/S front corners and rear, white or black............................................ Call

1997 Western hopper, 29-ftx96”x72”, tandem axle dolly, all air ride, telescopic hitch, pintle hitch.. Just Traded

1992 Drake end dump pup, tandem axle, spring ride....................................$8500 John Deere 2510 and 2010, personal use tractors, well maintained, very clean. Please call for details and pricing.

1997 Aztec dropdeck, beavertail and ramps, 50ft.x102”, air ride, southern trailer......................... Coming in 2014 Timpte 48-ft.x96”x72”, ag hoppers, spring ride, S/S front corners......................................................Call 1982 Fruehauf lowboy, MRGN, air ride, 50 ton, flip axle, 21-ft. deck, 4 beam frame, very stout................. $20,000

1974 Ford L9000 Cummins, 13 speed, engine brake, full fenders, tool box............................................ $10,500

Several new Timpte trailers to choose from, or spec one to meet your individual needs. Many new factory options to choose from.

PARTS

2014 Timpte, 40-ft.x96”, spring ride, ag hoppers, S/S front corners.............................................. Just in

2003 Interntional 8600i, Cummins, 10 speed, engine brake, 174” wheelbase, short and lightweight, 163,000 actual miles..................................... $29,500

1997 Freightliner Cummins M-11, 400 hp, engine brake, midroof sleeper............................................. $22,000

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

2014 Timpte 40-ft.x96”x66”, ag hoppers, spring ride, steel wheels, virgin tires..................................................Call

2 New ProTech headache racks with chain hangers. Ask for Steve in parts.

1982 Ford C802 bucket truck, cabover, 370ci, 5 & 2 speed.................$6000 1986 Utility 45-ft.x102”, curtain frame, no curtain, in-floor pop-up rollers, air ride..................................................$7500

2013 Wilson hopper, 50-ft.x72”x96”, 3 axle, rear lift, electric tarp, ag hoppers......................................... Rental 1987 GMC General daycab, 400 Cummins, 13 speed......................$7500

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

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

September 2013

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

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2005 Freightliner Columbia C15 Cat, 435 hp, 10 speed, engine brake.................................... $35,000

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

Toll Free: 1-877-714-5944 Local: 406-278-5944 Fax: 406-278-3218

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PICKUP ATTACHMENT FOR SALE

Melroe 8-ft. pickup attachment with very little use, always shedded and in very good condition. Will fit any combine.

Contact Clarence Van Dyke, 406-282-7579 or 579-6007 (cell), Manhattan, MT

TRACTOR FOR SALE

Early 60’s Oliver 1800 diesel tractor, 80 hp, 540/1000 PTO, 2WD, recent head work, runs good and decent tires ..................................................... Phone (406) 738-4352 Leave message

$6200

Flaman Rental & Sales 1-877-528-8467, Lattin & Sons, Power, Montana 1-406-278-3432, Lattin & Sons, Conrad, Montana

Equipment for rent or sale “Rent Our New” • Grain vac, Rotary mowers and Hay rakes • “Vertical Beater” manure spreader • Wishek heavy disk • Post pounder • Rock rake • 28-ft. Delta chain harrows • Rock picker • 50-ft. Riteway land roller • 12 wheel Sovema hay rakes - 2 available • 10-ft. trail behind land levelers • 7 Round bale picker • 10 Round bale carrier • Other items available

Historical canning recipes not necessarily safe

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service The other day, I stopped at a convenience store to fill my vehicle with gas. A nationally produced canning book with a colorful, attractive cover beckoned me. I plucked a book from the shelf and quickly paged through it as I awaited my turn in line. The author talked about “great-grandma’s recipes” and provided recommendations for canning based on yesteryear. I am interested in food history, so that aspect caught my attention. Unfortunately, the processing times for several foods would not be considered safe by today’s standards. If my great-grandma were alive, she would not want me (or you) to be sickened for the sake of nostalgia. I should have bought all the books to take them out of circulation, but the books were fairly expensive. Buying them just prompts the publisher to reprint them. If you decide to preserve foods, be sure to use the most up-to-date resources for safety. Compare old recipes to new research-tested formulations; some might be OK. Other recipes have changed as more research in home canning is done. Let’s take a trip back in food preservation history. According to food historians, the earliest method used to decide if food was edible was trial and error. Let’s call it “Plan A.” Making a mistake about edibility had dire results. The survivors then developed “Plan B.” “Plan B” involved observing animals. If animals ate the food and survived, chances are you would, too. You could get quite hungry and tired observing animals before trying an unfamiliar food, so there was a need for “Plan C.” Because food wasn’t always available when you needed it, “Plan C” involved preserving familiar foods. Most food preservation techniques likely were discovered by accident. If you lived in the desert, the sun and wind naturally dried your food. Frigid areas of the world offered natural walk-in freezers. Fermentation was discovered somewhere along the historical line. Wild yeasts and other microorganisms naturally present in the air fell on fruit, causing the sugars to ferment into alcohol. Someone tried it and liked it, maybe too much. Wine was the result. Sauerkraut and yogurt had similar beginnings. Pickling, curing with salt and preserving with sugar to make jams were other discoveries that extended the shelf life of foods throughout history. Canning foods had its beginnings in the 1790s when a Frenchman, Nicolas Appert, heated food in glass bottles and noted that the food didn’t spoil as quickly. Scientists, including Louis Pasteur, later learned much about microorganisms and their relationship to food spoilage and developed other preservation techniques. Much of the research about home canning took place in the 1940s and continues today. Recommendations change as scientists learn more about what is safe and what isn’t. Many of my great-grandma’s recipes probably are no longer considered safe, even though generations of relatives may have survived eating the food. Tomato varieties, for example, have been bred to be less acidic to appeal to our tastes. Greatgrandma’s famous canned stewed tomato recipe might have dire results using today’s tomato varieties. Preserve food safely with these general rules for safe canning: • Use a pressure canner and current U.S. Department of Agriculture processing guidelines to can low-acid foods, such as vegetables and meats. • Acidify tomatoes with the recommended amount of bottled lemon juice or citric acid prior to canning (1 Tbsp. of bottled lemon juice continued on page c43

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per pint of tomatoes; 2 Tbsp. per quart). Be sure to process the tomatoes for the recommended time. • Use research-tested salsa recipes and don’t alter ingredient proportions. If you create your own salsa and want to preserve it, freezing it is the safest option. • Seal jams and jellies with a regular canning lid (not wax) and process in a boiling water bath for five to 10 minutes, depending on altitude. • Free food preservation resources (canning, pickling, making jams and jellies, drying, freezing) are available at http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/food. If you are new to home food preservation, consider making jellies or jams, such as this refrigerator fruit spread, as a starting point. Uncooked Berry Jam 2 c. crushed strawberries or blackberries (about 1 quart berries) 4 c. sugar 1 package powdered pectin 1 c. water Yield: About five or six half-pint jars Sterilize canning jars and prepare two-piece canning lids according to manufacturer’s directions. To prepare fruit: Sort and wash fully ripened berries. Drain. Remove caps and stem; crush berries. To make jam: Place prepared berries in a large mixing bowl. Add sugar, mix well and let stand for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Dissolve pectin in water and boil for one minute. Add pectin solution to berry-andsugar mixture; stir for two minutes. Pour jam into freezer containers or canning jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace at the top. Close covers on containers and let stand at room temperature for 24 hours. To store: Store uncooked jams in refrigerator or freezer. They can be held up to three weeks in the refrigerator or up to a year in a freezer. Once a container is opened, jam should be stored in the refrigerator and used within a few days. If kept at room temperature, the jam will mold or ferment in a short time. On average, 1 tablespoon of fruit jam has about 50 calories, 0 grams (g) of fat, 0 g of protein, 13 g of carbohydrate and 10 milligrams of sodium.

HAY FOR SALE

Large round alfalfa/grass bales, net wrapped, will help load.......$130 per ton Located in Garfield County, Montana.

Call (406) 254-0499

FULL SERVICE DEALER Call for all your truck, parts & service needs

2001 Freightliner C120, Detroit Series 60, Meritor 10 speed manual, RT40-145, 3.58 ratio, 230” wheelbase.............$13,500

2009 Freightliner Cascadia, Cummins ISX 450 hp, Eaton Fuller 13 speed, 3.58 ratio, 234” wheelbase, air ride, aluminum wheels, 275/80R22.5 tires, 72” raised-roof sleeper. Stk#: 364239..........................$66,000

2006 Freightliner CL120, MBE 4000, 450 hp, Meritor auto shift, 228” wheelbase, 70” RR sleeper...................................$13,900

2010 Freightliner Cascadia, Detroit DD15, 505 hp, Eaton 13 speed, 232” wheelbase, 3.58 ratio, airliner suspension, aluminum wheels, 11R22.5 tires, 72” mid roof XT sleeper, 400,000 miles..............................$68,500

Missoula, MT 5561 Expressway

Authorized Dealer

HENKE ENTERPRISES INC.

2001 International 4900 20-ft van body with liftgate, DT466, 215 hp, 6 speed transmission. 161,077 miles...................$8950

2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FG140 4x4, 3.0L 4P10 engine, 161 hp, Duonic 6 speed trans., 133.9” wheelbase........ Call for pricing

Visit us online at www.istatetruck.com

(406) 728-7600 or (800) 735-6336

Doug Henke ~ Chester, MT cell (406) 799-2616

BUILDING MORE!!!

• Floating Boom Design • Lightweight Aluminum Box Boom • Stainless Steel Tanks or Plastic • Many years of testing • Boom widths up to 150-ft. • Tank sizes - 1250, 1450, 2000, 3000 gallon

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%, 3 years, Financing 2.9 SED NEW & U Sprayers!! NEW 2013 SPRAYFLEX SPRAYER, 2005 International truck 1500 gallon tank, 120-ft. boom, Allison auto transmission. ................................$CALL

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(2) 2005 INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, NEW 2013 SPRAYFLEX SPRAYERS, 120-ft. booms, 1500 gallon tank, Allison transmission, new tall tires, hydraulic steer, triple nozzle bodies, 5 section boom, Raven controller. - 1 SOLD- Toole County Coming in - New Sprayflex Sprayer - 120-ft. & 100-ft.

USED SPRAYERS

2011 SPRAYFLEX TRUCK SPRAYER - 2007 International, 1500 gallon stainless steel tank. Excellent condition........................................................... CALL

FOR SALE

Set of Duals for a Marflex or Sprayflex truck sprayer..... ..........................................................................$6900

Contact your authorized dealer

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* Complete Spray Truck assembly * Truck Frame work * Hydraulic work * Welding of steel, aluminum, stainless steel * Machining - lathe work (18”x80”) and milling * Custom built wheels for floaters & etc. - Powder Coated * Crane truck work 50-ft. of height * Electronic testing and repairs * Over 20 years experience with Marflex-SprayFlex sprayers * All sprayers tested on our irrigated and dryland farm

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CUSTOM SWATHING •Newer MacDon machines •CRP, grain and hay •Canola •North Central Montana

Call 406-899-6736

COMBINE AND SWATHER draper header belts and PICKUP header belts available

A 10 acre field was planted at the Northwestern Agricultural Research Center near Kalispell to evaluate weed control and yield potential using non-CMO canola. These two photos show the early stage of the plot and also what it looked like the day of the tour July 11.

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Great Falls, MT (406) 727-2474 We manufacture Metal Roof right here in Great Falls. Custom made to fit your project.

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BUY EARLY ~ SAVE BIG!!

Early Order Program in effect on 2014 machines! NEW CASE IH NEW CASE IH RB564 WD3 WINDROWERS ROUND BALERS 0% for 5 years - oac

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Simply the best in the industry. Large, dense, square shouldered 5x6 bales. Built for years of productivity and capacity. (1) New 2013 CIH RB564 Round Baler L Twine Only (3) New 2013 CIH RB564 Premium L Mesh/Twine – L Wide Pickup L They’re built and on the way!

Power and fuel economy to handle the toughest cutting with speed and quality. These smooth riding machines have cab and rear axle to take the bumps out of any field. A large, quiet, spacious cab makes those long days in the field a breeze. Loaded with features that the competition just can’t match these durable units will keep you going for years to come.

(2) Super Heavy Industrial Blades L 10-ft. width with 3 way hydraulics rated at 225 hp L Retail for $10,505.....Year end sale price $7435 (2) Super Heavy Blade L 7-ft. with 3 way manual adjustment L Retail for $1498.....Sale price $999 (1) Super Heavy Industrial Blade L 12-ft. width with 3 way hydraulic adjustment. Rated at 225 hp L Was $10,943.....Now just $7756

The Little Dealer With The BIG Promise. “TO TREAT EVERY CUSTOMER LIKE WE LIKE TO BE TREATED.” 1-888-423-2605 or 406-323-2605

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John Albert - cell 406-860-6932, home 406-947-2203, Guy Maberry - cell 406-350-1167, home 406-538-3634

CELEBRATING 65 YEARS OF DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU. Contact us at www.caseih.com/dealers/musselshellvalley or www.musselshellvalley.com

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(2) 13-ft. with drawbar. List price $1342...MVE PRICE $1099 (2) 15-ft. with drawbar. List price $1550...MVE PRICE $1335 (1) 24-ft. with drawbar. List price $2481...MVE PRICE $2079 The Little Dealer With The BIG Promise. “TO TREAT EVERY CUSTOMER LIKE WE LIKE TO BE TREATED.”

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Demo/Rental unit with very low bales. This unit makes 5x6 high density, square shouldered bales. Big 60.4” super sweep pickup with 6 bars and 144 pickup teeth for extra clean fields even in the lightest of crops. Patented sledge roll assembly makes starting bales a snap even in the toughest of crops. Retails for $39,911...MVE Demo Special Just $29,613 Full Factory Warranty & Low Rate Financing O.A.C.

with Case IH L775 loader, grapple. Really low hour lease return. Dynoed at 139 hp. Only 89 hours 18 speed Powershift/Powershuttle transmission, automatic climate control, cab suspension, 540/1000 2009 Case IH RB564 Round Baler mesh wrap and twine, wide pickup with stuffer feed- PTO, 112” bar axles, heated seat, 20.8x42” rears, er, and wide floatation tires. Only 3153 BALES. 16.9x30” fronts, 3 remotes, cold weather package, Owner sold his place. This unit is IMMACULATE!! 3 function electronic joystick, instructor seat, front Still books for $33,399............................................... fenders, Autoguidance ready. L775 is high lift, high MVE Price Just $26,755 (That’s 1/2 the price of a new one) capacity with 102” bucket and 5 tine 2 cylinder grapple. Very little use. Sold with 3 years of factory warThe Little Dealer With The BIG Promise. ranty. Book says $150,996........................................ ........................................Priced to sell at $134,679 “TO TREAT EVERY CUSTOMER LIKE WE LIKE TO BE TREATED.”

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John Albert - cell 406-860-6932, home 406-947-2203 or Guy Maberry - cell 406-350-1167, home 406-538-3634

2011 New Holland T4040

MFWD tractor with 3-point, PTO, 16 speed power shuttle transmission and 84 PTO hp. Book says $32,064......MVE Price Reduction To Just $25,989

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TRACTOR FOR SALE

John Deere 4010 tractor, diesel, 80 hp, PTO, 3-pt., DuAl front end loader with grapple hook, SN 38055, 3300 hours.................................................................................................... $8000

Call (406) 788-1443

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Brinkley Evans is concentrating on doing a good job showing his pig at the Marias Fair in Shelby, Montana in late July. Brinkley received a 1st in Swine Project Interview, a 2nd for his Market Swine Educational Display, a 1st in Pre-Junior Swine Showmanship and a 1st in Market Hog. 210-280 lbs. Photo courtesy of Denae Peterson, Valier.

Greenspire linden

By Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service Q: Any ideas on how to reduce or eliminate the flower and fruit production on a greenspire linden? I have been in my home for 17 years, but it is only the last four or so years that the trees have been so messy. The linden is right next to our deck. Is this a cyclical thing? A: This problem often is cyclical in nature. The mess could be minor in some years, but a bad mess the next. There are sprays that can be applied but they are not practical for shade trees such as lindens. Timing is extremely critical and the results are variable at best, so it is not worth the investment or trouble to attempt controlling the problem. The good news is that the mess should be ending soon. For answers to general horticultural questions, go to http:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/ndsuag/lawns-gardens-trees.

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Practice communication skills to grow relationships

By K-State Research and Extension With June, the nation’s most popular month for weddings behind us, a couples’ communications expert has some commonsense advice for newly marrieds and others who want to strengthen their relationship and make the most of their life together. While couples usually thrive on excitement and anticipation during courtship and dating, many are unprepared for the stress generated by a wedding, said Charlotte Shoup Olsen, a K-State Research and Extension family systems specialist. The unexpected stress can threaten the relationship, said Olsen, who encourages newly married couples and others who value their relationships to “make time for each other to grow and nurture their relationship.” “It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day demands of balancing our personal and professional lives, commitments to family, extended family and community, and take a relationship for granted.” In advising couples to reserve time for their relationship each day, Olsen suggested using the time to talk about events of their day to continue learning about each other and grow the relationship. She does not advise using the time set aside for catching up with each other to air complaints, but does say “establishing a regular pattern of communication can help couples build communications skills that can help them communicate more effectively when difficult conversations are needed.” According to Olsen, nurturing their relationship can be the best gift a couple can give to themselves - and their family. In considering effective communications skills for nurturing and growing relationships, Olsen’s recommendations include: • Practice listening skills. Allow the other person to finish what he or she is saying, without jumping in - or jumping to a conclusion. • Consider your response before speaking, rather than blurting out the first thing that comes to mind. • Be aware of non-verbals that can carry more weight than words. Looking away when a spouse or partner is talking to you or walking out of a room in the middle of a conversation are examples. • Need to address a touchy topic? Set a time and place to discuss it, and opt for a “soft start,” using “I” rather than “You” messages that suggest blame. Calmly saying: “Having to clean up the dirty dishes from everybody’s snacking will delay dinner” rather than an angry: “YOU left a MESS in the kitchen!” is more likely to bring cooperation. • Acknowledge irritants for what they are, and set aside a time to talk about and resolve them, rather than allowing an issue to escalate. For example, if a wife comes from a family that gets up from the table and does the dishes immediately, and a husband from a family that prefers to leave the dishes for later, work together to come up with a plan that will satisfy both. • Be willing to compromise. If personal spending from a joint account is becoming an issue, develop a budget in which each spouse or partner has a personal allowance that is his or her money to save or spend as he or she wishes. • Focus on positive interaction, as it typically takes five positives to overcome a negative. • Be respectful - and appreciative. If both parties are tired, say “thank you” to the one who volunteers to go to the grocery store, fix a meal, or make life easier to ease the stress. • Nurture trust by being truthful and dependable; if breached, trust can be difficult to rebuild. • Make “No Needling,” (not doing anything intentionally to irritate the other person) the rule. • Be aware that sarcasm and putdowns can erode a relationship. Humor can break the ice, but it’s best to make fun of yourself, rather than another. • Continue to date, as couples who continue to date continue to grow their relationship. • Be spontaneous, particularly in making everyday opportunities enjoyable - and fun. • Strive for balance in planning time together - and apart. Shared interests can be beneficial, but taking time to explore individual interests allows each partner or spouse to grow and bring more to a relationship. • Don’t wait to seek help from a marriage or family counselor if having difficulty in resolving issues in your marriage. More information on managing marriage and family relationships successfully is available at K-State Research and Extension offices in each of Kansas’ 105 counties and online.

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(4) 2004 Peterbilt 379 EXT Hood Cat C-15 475 hp, with paperwork for engine overhauls, 252” wheelbase, all aluminum 22.5 wheels, 23” diameter dual 120 gallon tanks, 3.55 rears, American Class interior, 63” sleepers, 3 with 10 speeds... your choice......................... $37,500 one with a 13 speed............................................................... $41,900

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

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

2003 Mack CH613 Mack 460 hp, Eaton 18918 18 speed, 46,000 lb double lockers, all aluminum wheels................$24,900

2007 Freightliner Severe Duty, 14.0L Detroit 500 hp, 18 speed, Rockwell 46,000 double lockers, flat top 40” integrated sleeper, 384,000 miles................$42,500

2005 Freightliner Classic day cab, 475 hp, Cat C-13, 10 speed, 3.73 rears, 2 line wet kit, 410,000 miles................$30,000

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

2004 Kenworth T800, Cummins ISX 450 hp, 10 speed, 236” wheel base. 422,000 miles on overhaul with papers. Just In. Call for more information!

2003 Kenworth T800 crude oil tank truck, Cat C-15 (6NZ), 475 hp with 80,000 miles on overhaul by Westlie Truck Center in April 2011, 2 compartment 5000 gallon Beal tank.............$42,500

2000 Kenworth W-900 Detroit 430/470, 13 speed, aero cab...... ......................................$25,000 2005 Freightliner Classic 14L Detroit, 10 speed, mid roof sleeper, 830,000 miles................. ...... Just in, Call for more info!

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

1994 Volvo Detroit 430 hp, 13 speed, low pro 24.5 virgin tires @ 40%, great brakes.....$10,500 2005 Freightliner Columbia tri-drive grain truck, 24-ft. box, 14.0L Detroit, 10 speed. ONLY 171,000 miles!...............$56,000

1986 International dump truck, 16-ft. box, Cummins NTC-350, 13 speed, lift axle and pintle hitch.... ......................................$18,500

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

1998 Freightliner FL70 service truck, welder, air compressor, crane on 11-ft. service bed..Call

1986 International Cat 3406B, 13 speed, 255” wheelbase, aluminum steer................................. ........ Price reduced to $12,500

Steerable lift axles Hendrickson Paralift with axle $3600 Transmissions and Differentials

Set of 23160 46K double lockers, 4.56 ratio...................... $3900 Freightliner air suspension with 23160 double lockers, 3.73 ratio.............................. $5500 RTLO16913....$3000 ($1500 core) RTO14613........................... $1500 Most 9, 10, 13 and 15 speeds.CALL Rockwell, Eaton, Spicer, IH differentials - most ratios available

1998 Kenworth T800 Cummins N-14, 525 hp, 10 speed, flat top aero cab, 3.70 ratio........$22,000

2006 Kenworth T800 Cummins ISX 475 hp, 10 speed, sp40 3.70 ratio, 60” removable sleeper, Tru-Flo wet kit,11R22.5 tires on all aluminum wheels....... ......................................$45,000

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

Reman Crankshafts

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

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Corn end users look to large harvest

By Jack Davis, CPA, SDSU Extension Economics Field Specialist Lower corn prices offer cost relief to end users. Despite trending lower since August of 2012 cash corn prices have been historically high the past 12 months. For most of 2013 the futures market has been inverted and basis levels moved to record highs reflecting rationed usage. Cash corn prices over the last two weeks have fallen to the lowest point since December of 2010. There are two components to cash grain prices: the underlying futures price and the basis for each specific location. Basis, defined as the cash price minus the nearby futures price, is typically negative for corn in South Dakota with a pronounced seasonal pattern. Basis can be positive or negative and reflects the cost to move grain to a given market. The spread between futures months can also be positive or negative. The spread may show carry when it is positive (deferred months are higher than nearby) or be inverted (deferred months are lower than nearby). The corn basis in Central South Dakota has been strong or higher than usual throughout most of 2013. The five-year average basis at harvest time is -$0.72 and tends to narrow to -$0.30 by July. The basis in 2013 has followed the 2012 pattern, narrower than the five-year average and moving to positive during the summer. The Central South Dakota basis started 2013 at -$0.38 moving to its high of $1.11 in mid-July. In addition the new crop futures spread is positive or offering carry. End users of corn have responded to high prices by finding alternative feedstocks, trying to minimize their corn use. The livestock industry worked persistently to replace high priced corn with other feed alternatives. Some cattle feeders substituted corn with wheat, giving wheat its largest feed/ residual usage since the 1998/99 marketing year. The ethanol industry limited its production due to tight supplies of corn. Ethanol production peaked in early June and has trended lower through the summer. Ethanol production is expected to remain level to lower until new crop corn becomes available. Futures prices and basis bids for old crop corn have fallen as end users look to reduce usage of old crop corn while looking to ample new crop supplies this fall. Basis challenges may remain with new crop corn this fall for end users. Corn producers are generally uninterested in forward contracting at these lower price levels. End users will want to evaluate their buying choices on corn needs for 2013/14. Lower corn futures and a more normal harvest basis may offer buying opportunities and returns to storage not seen in the 2012/13 corn crop. Corn users should evaluate their new crop purchasing choices. Buyers will want to ask themselves these questions. • Are the futures markets offering carry or are they inverted? • Is my basis strong or weak? • Are market prices high or low? • What are my storage costs? • What is my attitude for risk? The carry in the futures market weakens after March. Currently, new crop basis is narrower than the five year average. Market prices are lower than last year. Storage cost include physical shrink and interest cost of stored grain. End users will have to determine their attitude toward risk. If buyers are able lock in desired profit margin they may want to purchase their 2013/14 corn needs at harvest using the carry and harvest basis to their advantage. As an example with a current new crop basis of -$0.60, December futures price of $4.60, July futures of $4.88 and storage cost of $.04 per month. Corn purchased at harvest for $4.00 gives a cost of $4.32 for bushels held to July.

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By NDSU Extension Service Producers, agricultural consultants and others interested in agriculture can use the updated “Dry Bean Production Guide,” a spiralbound pocket-sized publication, to get the latest information on dry bean production, according to Hans Kandel, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service agronomist. “The previous field guide was published in 2003, so it was in need of major updates, especially on the dry bean diseases of rust and white mold, dry bean insects, weed management, direct harvesting and other management issues,” Kandel says. NDSU Extension staff and other dry bean specialists wrote the revised and reviewed guide. The field guide also has a photo section with pictures of weeds, insects and diseases. The publication is a comprehensive guide for those considering or growing dry beans. Some of the topics include: • Dry bean varieties • Growth stages and bean types • Planting rates and row spacing • Soil fertility requirements • Weed, insect and disease management and control • Irrigation and water use • Harvest management • Drying and storing dry beans • Production contracts The Northarvest Bean Growers Association will mail a complimentary copy to all registered dry bean producers in the near future. A Web version of the guide can be found at http://tinyurl.com/drybeanguide or purchased from the NDSU Distribution Center for $6 per copy, which includes shipping and handling. Call (701) 231-7882 or email NDSU.DistributionCenter@ ndsu.edu for information or order online at www.ag.ndsu. edu/pubs. The “Dry Bean Production Field Guide” was partially funded by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association and produced by the NDSU Extension Service.

Understanding bulls’ generich Y chromosomes

By Penn State University The Y chromosomes of cattle have more genes and are more active than the Y chromosomes of other mammals, according to researchers. This discovery may help biologists better understand how cattle and other mammals evolved, as well as help animal breeders and farmers better maintain and enhance fertility in the cattle industry, said Wansheng Liu, associate professor of animal genomics, Penn State. “Low fertility is a big problem for the dairy and beef industry,” Liu said. “In the past 60 years, we paid more attention to milk, or beef production as a sign of herd success, but, even as milk production goes up, the animal’s fertility goes down, which means it’s time to pay more attention to male fertility now.” The researchers identified 1,274 genes in the male specific region of the bovine Y chromosome, compared to the 31 to 78 genes associated in the Y chromosomes of various primates. They also said the genes in the bovine Y chromosome were much more transcriptionally active compared to other mammals. Transcription is the first step of gene expression when DNA is copied. In this process, the cell produces messenger RNA that copies the genetic information from the cell nucleus to serve as a template for protein synthesis. In addition to the 1,274 genes that take part in coding proteins, they also identified 375 novel noncoding gene families on the bovine Y chromosome, which are predominantly expressed in different stages of the testis. Most researchers believed that the Y chromosome of cattle would be similar to the Y chromosome of other mammals, which does not have a large number of genes and is considered mostly transcriptionally inactive, Liu said. The Y chromosome, which was once similar to the X chromosome, evolved predominantly for testis development and male fertility, he added. Currently, the gene content and transcription pattern of the bovine Y chromosome is the only non-primate Y chromosome that researchers have studied in depth, according to Liu. “These findings directly contradict the traditional view that the Y is largely heterochromatic with a paucity of genes and transcription activity,” said the researchers, who released their findings in the current online issue of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The X and Y sex chromosome in most mammals began to diverge after 160 million years of evolution. However, genetic isolation and lineage-specific evolution resulted in the unique structure of the bovine Y chromosome, which determines the gene content and transcriptional activity of the Y chromosome among cattle, according to Liu. With little knowledge of the roles that the Y chromosome genes play in fertility, most animal breeders and farmers select bulls based on physical characteristics, such as the size of the testis. Because the Y chromosome is present in males only, the Y-linked testis genes that govern male fertility are passed directly through the male line. Understanding genetic diversity may give farmers another tool for managing their herds to improve male fertility, Liu said. The lineage of most of the bulls in current Holstein herds, for example, can be traced back over a hundred years to just a few bulls, said Liu, who worked with Ti-Cheng Chang and Yang Yang, both former post-doctoral fellows in animal science at Penn State, and the late Ernest Retzel, National Center for Genome Resources. The potential impact of a limited number of bulls on fertility and the surviving of the breed as not been investigated. “We can begin to understand the Y chromosome variation among male lineages in a cattle breed,” Liu said. “And, also, we can better understand how we can maintain genetic diversity in males, particularly in a breed, such as Holsteins, that has been extensively selected and is almost all based on artificial insemination in reproduction.” The researchers analyzed the expression of the entire Ylinked genes as the bull aged, beginning soon after the bull’s birth, during puberty and then again after the bull matured. They analyzed complimentary DNA from the bull testis. Complimentary DNA is a form of DNA that is synthesized from a messenger RNA template. “The bovine genome sequence was published in 2009,” said Liu. “As that genome sequence was from a female, the findings of the bovine Y chromosome study is a significant contribution to the completion of the bovine -- male and female -- genome project.” The United States Department of Agriculture supported this work.

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2009 John Deere 9770 1180 engine hours, 890 separator hours. #42437 (HA)..................$186,000 2011 John Deere 9770 633 engine hours, 523 separator hours. #41977 (WA).................$277,500 2008 John Deere 9770 1383 engine hours, 975 separator hours. #22656 (HA)..................$175,000 2008 John Deere 9770 STS 1308 engine hours, 960 separator hours. #9716 (PI)...........$170,000 2010 John Deere 9770 STS 757 engine hours, 611 separator hours. #40447 (BL)..................$225,000 2011 John Deere 9770S 512 engine hours, 392 separator hours. #41730 (WI)..................$259,000 2005 John Deere 9860 2277 engine hours, 1595 separator hours. #40331 (WA).................$126,000 2009 John Deere 9870 1040 engine hours, 969 separator hours. #42306 (WA).................$225,000 2010 John Deere 9870 1030 engine hours, 853 separator hours. #42467 (WA).................$237,000 2009 John Deere 9870 2291 engine hours, 1653 separator hours. #39271 (WA).................$160,000 2010 John Deere 9870 911 engine hours, 709 separator hours. #26759 (LA)..................$253,000 2010 John Deere 9870 931 engine hours, 708 separator hours. #26760 (LA)..................$253,000 2010 John Deere 9870 1295 engine hours, 999 separator hours. #26803 (WA).................$247,500 2012 John Deere S680 1023 engine hours. #42112 (PI).........$265,000 2012 John Deere S680 1041 engine hours. #42113 (PI).........$265,000 1990 Case IH 1680 6546 engine hours. #40908 (WI)..........$15,000 1997 New Holland TR88 2700 engine hours. #38028 (LA)..$42,000

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2004 John Deere 1293 corn head. #41809 (WA)...................$37,825 2005 John Deere 1293 corn head. #40298 (WA)...................$30,000 2002 Case IH 2208 corn head. #42581 (WI)....................$25,000 2008 John Deere 612 corn head. #38854 (HA)....................$58,500 2010 John Deere 612 corn head. #26753 (WA)...................$64,500 2010 John Deere 612 corn head. #26762 (LA)....................$69,500 2008 John Deere 612C corn head. #38986 (BL)....................$59,000 2009 John Deere 612C corn head. #10259 (WI)....................$67,000 2009 John Deere 612C corn head. #39077 (WI)....................$68,800 2009 John Deere 612C corn head. #26544 (WA)...................$52,500 2009 John Deere 612C corn head. #26546 (LA)....................$52,500 2010 John Deere 612C corn head. #42114 (PI).....................$71,000 2011 John Deere 612C corn head. #40142 (WI)....................$72,500 2011 John Deere 612C corn head. #38876 (PH)....................$82,800 2011 John Deere 612C corn head. #38877 (PI).....................$82,800 2011 John Deere 612C corn head. #41979 (WA)...................$79,500 2011 John Deere 612C corn head. #41213 (WA)...................$83,200 2010 John Deere 612C corn head. #39644 (HA)....................$67,900 John Deere 843 corn head. #42615 (WA)..................................$9,500 1998 John Deere 893 corn head. #32468 (LA)....................$14,500 New Holland 974 corn head. #38336 (LA)...................................$2,000 2007 John Deere 1293 corn head. #40046 (HA)....................$38,000 1978 John Deere 212P pickup head. #42250 (PI).......................$4,000 1995 John Deere 594 corn head. #39960 (WA)...................$11,750 2010 John Deere 612C corn head. #42115 (PI).....................$71,000

2011 John Deere 612C corn head. #39873 (WA)...................$74,500 2011 John Deere 612C corn head. #38655 (PI).....................$79,500 2005 John Deere 630F flex platform. #38728 (WA)...................$24,500 2005 John Deere 630F flex platform header, tall dam. #38732 (WA)..... ........................................$24,500 2004 John Deere 635 flex platform. #39717 (BL)....................$24,500 2004 John Deere 635 flex platform. #26668 (LA)....................$20,000 2005 John Deere 635 flex platform. #39208 (WA)...................$25,000 2007 John Deere 635 flex platform. #26514 (HA)....................$22,500 2008 John Deere 635 flex platform. #26663 (WA)...................$22,500 2009 John Deere 635 flex platform. #38693 (WA)...................$37,500 2009 John Deere 635 flex platform. #22396 (BL)....................$24,500 2009 John Deere 635 flex platform. #39072 (HA)....................$32,000 2007 John Deere 635 flex platform. #15355 (HA)....................$27,500 2010 John Deere 635 flex platform. #22145 (LA)....................$33,500 2010 John Deere 635 flex platform. #22146 (WA)...................$33,500 2010 John Deere 635 flex platform. #22147 (WA)...................$33,500 2011 John Deere 635F flex platform. #39716 (BL)....................$37,500 2012 John Deere 635F flex platform. #42550 (WA)...................$42,500 2012 John Deere 635F flex platform. #41212 (WA)...................$42,500 2010 John Deere 635F flex platform. #22329 (WA)...................$35,900 2013 John Deere 640FD flexible draper. #42462 (WI).........$90,000 1983 John Deere 643 header. #42335 (WI)......................$5,000 1990 John Deere 853A rowcrop head. #7469 (WI).............$18,000 1997 John Deere 925F flex head. #42623 (WI)......................$7,500 2002 John Deere 930 flex platform. #22584 (HA)......................$6,750

2003 John Deere 930 flex platform. #38589 (WA)...................$15,500 MacDon 960-36 header. #38223 (PI)..................................$13,500 1998 MacDon 962 header. #38213 (PI)..................................$17,500 MacDon 963 header. #38263 (PH)... ........................................$24,000 1998 New Holland 973 platform. #38335 (LA)......................$4,000 2005 MacDon 974 header. #41122 (PH).................................$40,000 Shelbourne CX84 header. #41474 (WI).................................$17,500 2010 MacDon FD70 flex draper. #42116 (PI).....................$65,000 2010 MacDon FD70 header. #40137 (WI).................................$65,000 2010 MacDon FD70 header. #40139 (WI).................................$61,500 1989 Case IH 1010 rigid head. #40913 (WI)......................$1,500 1990 Case IH 1010 rigid head. #40912 (WI)......................$2,000 1996 Case IH 1010 rigid head. #40910 (WI)......................$8,080 1992 Case IH 1020-25 flex head. #40911 (WI)......................$7,600 John Deere 625F flex platform. #39714 (WA)...................$23,500 2004 John Deere 630 flex platform. #9923 (WI)......................$24,500 2011 John Deere 630F flexible platform. #41916 (BL)............$37,500 2004 John Deere 630F flex platform. #10012 (WI)....................$28,000 2005 John Deere 630F flex platform. #38078 (WI)....................$25,000 2004 John Deere 635 flex platform. #38705 (HA)....................$19,900 2011 John Deere 635 flex platform. #39875 (WA)...................$35,000 2011 John Deere 635F flex platform. #41368 (WA)...................$37,000 2011 John Deere 635F flex platform. #41978 (PI).....................$39,000 1990 John Deere 925R platform. #42334 (WI)......................$4,500 1994 John Deere 930F flex platform. #38329 (PI).......................$6,500 2011 MacDon FD70 flex draper. #42117 (PI).....................$70,000

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AIR SEEDER FOR SALE

Bourgault 8810 40-ft. 5 row cultivator/air seeder, 8” spacing with Quik Detach packer wheels and 4 bar harrows, Model 3195 air tank, 3 tanks- 117 bushel, 78 bushel & 34 bushel, single shoot. Excellent heavy duty drill.

2012 Off-Station Winter Wheat Variety Trials

Call (406) 590-9100, Fairfield, MT

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Average winter wheat yield at Hardin during 2012 was only 50 bu/a (Table 5), about half of last year yield at this site. Yields ranged from 43 bu/a for ‘Accipiter’ to 69 bu/a for commercial entry Overland. Only ‘Jegalene’ produces CASE IH 2388 COMBINE FOR SALE yield 62 bu/a statistically equal to the yield of Overland. Test 2003 Case IH 2388 with 2524 engine, 1970 separator hours. Auger extender, axle extensions, weight values were also low at Hardin in 2012, averaging AFX rotor, Pro 600. Feeder house, cleaning shoe, elevators rebuilt within last two years. Good rubber, two sets of concaves. Excellent condition, field ready. Sells with Case IH 1015 only 52.5 lb/bu and ranged from 49.4 lb/bu for ‘Curlew’ to pickup header and have 2002 Case IH 1042 36-ft. draper header available......$88,000 obo 57.1 lb/bu for Jagalene. All entries possessed test weight With draper header...............................................................................................$106,000 obo values lower than 60 lb/bu. Grain protein content was the Call (406) 483-5316 or (406) 390-6477 highest at this site in 2012 and averaged 19.4 percent. Protein content ranged from 17.8 percent to 20.9 percent. Two-year average yield for winter wheat varieties tested during 2010 and 2011 averaged 81 bu/a. Three-year average yield for Your Montana winter wheat varieties tested during 2010 to 2012 averaged 71 bu/a. Pryor was the top yielding entry at Hardin averaged Authorized over the past three years. Timpte Dealer Average yield under dryland conditions at Molt in 2012 was 25 bu/a (Table 6). Winter wheat yield was drastically NEW 2014 Timpte hopper, 40-ft.x 66”x96”, ag hoppers, spring ride, affected by drought at Molt. Yield ranged from 19 bu/a for FOB David City, Nebraska AP503 CL2 to 32 bu/a for the experimental line MT0871. The highest yielding commercial entry was ‘Decade’ with 31 bu/a. Nine other entries produced yield statistically equal with the yield of MT0871. Average test weight was 56.4 lb/ NAP Call for pricing on other models bu, and none of the entries has test weight value heavier than 60 lb/bu. Grain protein content was averaged 15.8 percent. All entries have protein content over 15 percent. Two-year Visit our website at: www.zomertrucks.com and Three-year average yield for winter wheat varieties “Z” BEST IN “Z” BUSINESS E-mail: zomer@3rivers.net tested at Molt was 33 and 47 bu/a respectively. Toll Free: 1-877-714-5944 Local: 406-278-5944 Conrad, Montana Agronomic performance of the winter wheat cultivars tested under dryland conditions near ‘Fort Smith’ during 2012 is presented in Table 7. Winter wheat grown in this region of south central Montana frequently suffers from the occurrence of dwarf bunt (aka, A Montana Owned Certified Seed Facility dwarf smut, TCK smut, Tilletia controversa Kuhn), but this disease was not evident 1-800-272-6939 ❊ 406-266-4444 ❊ FAX 406-266-5851 during the 2012 season. AverEmail: townsendseeds@gmail.com aged yield at Fort Smith location was 71 bu/a. Fort Smith has the highest yield among all the dryland locations in 2012. Yield ranged from 88 bu/a for Overland to 60 bu/a for Rampart. Only Pryor among commercial entries produced yields of about 84 bu/a which were statistically equal to the yield of Overland. Average test weight was 59.8 lb/bu and ranged from 57.1 for MT0871 to 62.9 for AP503 CL2. Eleven entries Two Gene Clearfield possessed test weight values equal or heavier than 60 lb/ bu. Grain protein content averaged 14.8 percent and ranged from 13.2 percent for Pryor to 16.1 percent for ‘Jerry’. Two-year average yield for winter wheat varieties tested during 2011 to 2012 averaged 78 bu/a. Experimental line ‘MTCL1067’ was the top yielding entry producing 89 bu/a averaged over the past three years.

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for North Central MT & the Hi-Line area

Circle D flatbeds, gooseneck hitch plate, lights, headache rack, rear skirt. Black 7x7............................... $1450 8x9............................... $1850 71/2x81/2........................ $1450 8x11............................. $2150 71/2x9........................... $1520

New Diamond C car haulers 3500, 5200 & 7000# axles

Available options include: hydraulically powered supplement feeder & hydraulically powered post hole. Get the most out of your pickup with a Hydra-Bed™, the only true flatbed with high-speed bale handling. From the comfort and safety of your pickup cab, anyone can pick up, haul and unroll two bales with ease.

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2000 Ford F250 regular cab, 4x4, 1996 GMC 2500 regular cab, 4x4, 351 V-8, automatic with new Hydra- 350 V-8, automatic with new Besler Bed bale handler.............. $15,995 bale bed............................ $13,995

5-ft. & 6-ft. Rotary Cutters

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G ll – steel flatbeds

TURNOVER BALL A hitch when you need it...A level bed when you don’t COMPANION™ 5th WHEEL RV HITCH

Mounts to rails bolted under the bed, or attaches easily to B&W’s turnover ball gooseneck hitch. Easy adjustment of height & lateral positions.

New Haulmark & Look Enclosed Trailers

Excellent Selection On Hand

USED EQUIPMENT

Motorcycle 3-place trailer.....$450

1979 Champ 5000# gas forklift, 21-ft. height, side shift..$10,500

Toyota 3750# forklift, propane..... . ...................................$5600

Gooseneck model: Bumper Pull model: 6-ft. stationary deck with 16-ft. tilt deck 4-ft. stationary deck with 16-ft. tilt deck Both models have 18” treadplate approach

PINTLE HITCH TRAILERS 2002 Milennium 29-ft. pintle hitch trailer (24-ft. with 5-ft. Towmaster 25-ft. pintle hook trailer, electric brakes, 20,000 beavertail) with 10,000# axGVW.............................$6500 les and air brakes........$8500

Load Trail utility trailer with sides............................$1600

Gooseneck & Bumper Pull

Tuffloader Tilt Trailers

NEW STOCK & HORSE TRAILERS

2-New Circle D 24-ft. gooseneck stock trailer, full bull package. Each...............$10,395 2-New Circle D 20-ft. gooseneck stock, full bull package. Each............................$9395

4x7’ Heavy duty Trailer Mats.....Each $65 Timpte-Beall 40-ft. belly dump, twin gates....................... $9500 Hillsboro 30-ft. gooseneck tandem dually flatbed........$5800

International 4900 water truck with 7.3 diesel, 5 & 2 speed, 2000 gallon tank, new 3” Berkeley pump, front/rear/ side spray, hose reel..$13,995

2-53-ft. storage vans. Each.$5995 1-28-ft. storage van with side door, lift gate................$4995

NEW UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS

Iron Steer 20-ft. lumber roller trailer with hoist............$7500

New 18’x83” heavy duty car hauler, wrap tongue, 6” channel frame, brakes on two axles, 7000 lb. axles.................................................................................................... $4395 New 18’x83” deluxe car hauler, wrap tongue, set back jack, brakes on two axles, ramps, 5200 lb. axles.................................................................................................... $3995

Hillsboro 7x18 gooseneck stock trailer............................$3500

New Diamond C 32-ft. gooseneck tandem dually with beavertail, torque tube...$12,295 New Diamond C 30-ft. gooseneck tandem dually with beavertail, torque tube...$11,595 New Diamond C 28-ft. gooseneck tandem dually with beavertail, 20,000# GVW.$10,595 1-New Circle D 31-ft. triple axle gooseneck with 7000# axles, 12” I-beam frame, folding beavertail, 2 jacks, 21,000 GVW........................................................................$9495 1-New Circle D 29-ft. (including beavertail) tandem dually gooseneck..................$9995 2-New Circle D 25-ft. (including 3 piece beavertail) 2-7000# axles, Each.............$7395 1-New Circle D 24-ft. with one piece beavertail.....................................................$6895

NEW HEAVY DUTY FLATBED TRAILERS

Kiefer Built 6x20 gooseneck stock trailer...................$3500

Triple T Sales Contact Dave Taylor; 406-357-2166

NEW SKID STEER TRAILERS

1-New Circle D 20-ft. gooseneck skid steer trailers, 80” wide, 7000# torsion axles, foldover ramps, tread plate fenders, treated wood floor, radial tires........................$5895 1-New Circle D 18-ft. bumper pull, with 16” tires, 7000# axles, ramps..................$4695

Chinook, MT

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

NEW DUMP TRAILERS

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

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1/ Yields are based on a 60 pound standard bushel weight and adjusted to 13 percent moisture content. 2/ Grain protein values adjusted to 12 percent grain moisture content. ns Indicates no significant difference between cultivars within a column based on Fisher’s protected LSD (p=0.05). ** Indicates highest yielding cultivar within a column. *Indicates cultivars yielding equal to highest yielding cultivar within a column based on Fisher’s protected LSD (p=0.05). Hardin Dryland Winter Wheat (Exp 123884) Planted: September 19, 2011 Harvested: July 2, 2012 Fertility: 11-52-00, 75 lb/a in-furrow at planting; 100 lb/a as 46-0-0 fall. Pesticide: n/a Previous crop: chemical fallow

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Used Augers & Miscellaneous - No Trade Sales -

Sakundiak 8x52, 24 hp Onan, W.H. self-propelled kit, hydrualic, flight (new flighting and winch). . ........................................................................................................Sale $12,000 Sakundiak 7x46, 20 hp Onan, W.H. self-propelled kit, E-Kay sweep. ...............Sale $10,000 Sakundiak 10x72 MDSA auger..................................................................................... $6000 Sakundiak 10x39, 24 hp Onan, W.H. self-propelled kit, electric clutch. . ..........Sale $12,000 Sakundiak 12x85 auger, reverser, Agremote hopper mover. . ..........................Sale $18,000 Farm King 13x70 auger, hopper mover kit, HD PTO shaft. ..............................Sale $10,000 Westfield MDSA 10x81 auger...................................................................................... $8000 Brandt 7x45, PTO auger. .....................................................................................Sale $1500 Gates Magnum 84-ft. heavy harrow, hydraulic tine adjust. ...............................Sale $30,000 (2) Farm King 84” finish mowers. . ............................................................. Sale Each $1600 Tebben HD 84” HD rotary mower, new blades. ....................................................Sale $2000 Brandt 1585 belt conveyor with hydraulic swing........................................................ $23,000 Batco 13x70 belt conveyer with hydraulic swing...................................... $19,500.....$18,000 Farm King 6640 grain vac (demo)....................................................................................Call

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WHEAT STRAW HAY FOR SALE

Large round bales at 1300 lbs. each.......................$50/ton 200 bales available

Call (406) 737-4250, Geraldine, MT

TRACTOR FOR SALE

Big Bud tractor, repowered with a 400 hp Big Cam 3 engine, plumbed for air drill. For more info call

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Jenna Rodriguez, Pondera County, was the overall winner of the Free Style Horse Show at the Marias Fair in Shelby, Montana. She did her routine to Mildred Madeline Johnson. Photo courtesy of Dan Picard, Pondera County Extension Agent.

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Members of the Montana Seed Trade Association

Big Sandy Golden Harvest Seeds - 378-2112 Billings Montana Seed & Chemical - 252-8012 Bozeman WestBred - 587-1212 Choteau Hodgskiss Seed - 466-5553 Columbus Benchmark Seed - 326-2404 Conrad/Shelby/Fort Benton Northern Seed - 781-2340 Denton/Great Falls Barber Seed Service Inc. - 567-2211 Fairfield Busch Ag Resources - 467-2122 Treasure State Seed - 467-2557 Fargo, ND AgriPro Wheat - 701-799-5085

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SUMMARY: Significant differences in yield among cultivars tested in 2012 were obtained under irrigated and dryland conditions (Tables 2 to 8). The entry Overland produced the highest yield of 67.4 bu/a, averaged across all six of the test locations harvested in 2012 (Table 8). Two experimental winter wheat entries MTCL1077 and MT0871 were among the top performer in 2012 trials. MT0871 was also the top yielding entry in 2011 in all dryland trials. Excellent yield were obtained under irrigated conditions at Huntley in 2012. Overhead sprinkler irrigation prevented severe lodging as it allows frequent incremental water application. Since 2010, experiments representing 13 locationyears of testing have uniformly tested 16 cultivars at several dryland in south central Montana (Table 10). Averaged over three years across all dryland locations, ‘Bearpaw’ hard red winter wheat has been the highest yielding cultivar averaging 55 bu/a. Eleven other entries including Accipiter, CDC Falcon’ ‘Decade’ Jagalene, Norris, Pryor and ‘Yellowstone’ have produced three year average yields across all locations, equal to that of Bearpaw. continued on page c60

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1984 Merritt PSDCL 48’x96”, nose deck, center gates, doghouse, spring ride, steel wheels.. ................................................................ P.O.R.

2008 Wilson PSDCL-402 center gates, 1/2 doghouse, tri axle spring ride, aluminum wheels 24.5’s........................................................P.O.R.

2010 Wilson PSDCL-402 53’x102”, cattle spec, tri axle spring ride S/D/S, aluminum wheels....... .................................................................P.O.R.

GRAIN TRAILERS

2008 Timpte 50’x102” grain, 78” sides, 2 hopper, vibrators, air ride spread axle, aluminum wheels, stainless steel rear....................................P.O.R.

2010 Wilson DWH 41’x96”, ag hoppers, full air ride suspension, aluminum wheels 24.5’s, electric tarp and traps, pintle hook........................P.O.R.

2009 Wilson DWH 40’x96”, 66” sides, ag hoppers, full air ride, steel wheels 24.5’s, pintle hook..........................................................P.O.R.

2010 Wilson DWH 43’x96”, 66” sides, ag hoppers, full air ride, aluminum wheels 24.5’s, stainless steel rear............................................P.O.R.

2004 Timpte 48’x96” grain, triple air ride, aluminum wheels 24.5, 11R24.5 radial tires, stainless steel rear...................................................P.O.R.

Set 2014 Wilson DWH/PDWH 39’ lead, 18’ pup, ultra light aluminum, air ride, aluminum wheels.. .................................................................P.O.R.

2006 Wilson PSDCL-402 49’x102”, cattle spec, full air ride, aluminum wheels, California side door...........................................................P.O.R.

2002 Titan 24-ft. steel, wood floor, bull package, 2 interior gates, rear door full with slider...P.O.R.

2003 Wilson PSDCL-402 53’x102”, triple air ride, aluminum wheels, california side doors D.S. rear............................................................P.O.R.

1982 WW 6’x16’ steel bumper pull, wood floor, center gate, rear gate full swing................P.O.R.

FLATBED TRAILERS 2014 Wilson CD 48’x102”, aluminum floor, boxes, winches, extra LED lights, air ride with front axle slider, aluminum wheels............................P.O.R.

2013 Crossman all aluminum gooseneck, 25’ main with 5’ beavertail/ramps, 25,000 GVW, (2) 10,000# axles, 5920#...............................P.O.R. 1978 Doonan 20’6”x96”, 3 axle grain pup, 60” sides, spring ride, steel wheels, 24.5’s.....P.O.R. 2011 Wilson DWH 43’x96”, 66” sides, ag hoppers, full air ride, aluminum wheels, 24.5’s, stainless steel rear....................................P.O.R.

2014 Wilson PSGN 7’x22’, 1 perm interior gate, rear door full with slider, running boards, spare tire/wheel...................................P.O.R. 2014 Wilson PSGN 7’x24’, 2 perm interior gates, rear door full with slider, running boards, spare tire/wheel...................................P.O.R. 2014 Wilson PSGN 7’x24’, 1 perm & 1 roller gate, rear door full with slider, running boards, spare tire/wheel...................................P.O.R.

2012 Wilson AD-1080 48’x102” aluminum drop trailer, boxes, winches, air ride spread axle, aluminum wheels......................................P.O.R.

2013 Wilson CD 53’x102”, aluminum floor with nailers, air ride spread, aluminum wheels..P.O.R.

2013 WTC CD 53’x102”, triple air ride rear lift, 17.5 aluminum wheels..............................P.O.R. 2004 Wilson ACF 48’x102”, winches, boxes, 10’1” air ride spread, aluminum wheels... P.O.R. 2012 WTC CD 48’x102” boxes, winches, air ride, 61” Canadian spread, steel 22.5 wheels..P.O.R.

2004 Cornhusker 28’x96” aluminum, 66” sides, 3 axle grain pup, telescopic tongue, aluminum wheels, 24.5’s...........................................P.O.R.

2014 Wilson PDWH 20’x96”, 72” sides, ag hoppers, spring ride, 4 steel/4 aluminum wheels, 10’ drawbar.....................................................P.O.R.

2002 Transcraft CFD 48’x102” steel, triple axle ride, aluminum wheels with 4 axle option, to 53’x102” 4 axle dropdeck..........................P.O.R.

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2006 Chaparral Super B 32”x102”, all aluminum flatbeds, air ride, aluminum wheels, Chamleon roll tops.....................................................P.O.R.

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BALER FOR SALE

John Deere 435 baler always kept in shed, approximately 8000 bales.................... $6000

Call Charles Rice 406-367-5597

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BALE WAGON FOR SALE

Retired from haying! New Holland 1002 bale wagon, holds 56 square bales.

$1800

Call (406) 899-2016 Great Falls, MT

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE John Deere 9600 combine with JD 930 30-ft. straight cut header and header trailer. Well taken care of.... $40,000 obo

20-ft. flatbed with headache rack and lights...................................$1000 obo 1 1/2 ton military trailer, 9:00x20 tires, brakes and lights................$1000 obo

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15.5-ft. box van with Tommy Lift, insulated....................................$1000 obo

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By NDSU Extension Service Seed potato plants exposed to low levels of the herbicide glyphosate this year can damage next year’s seed significantly, according to Andy Robinson, North Dakota State University (NDSU) and University of Minnesota Extension potato agronomist. “When seed potatoes uptake small quantities of glyphosate, the glyphosate will translocate to the tubers, so when planted next year, they may not emerge, have delayed emergence or have malformed shoots,” Robinson says. “This will result in shoots being more susceptible to diseases, a delay in canopy closure, and reduced yield and quality. Potato plants that have glyphosate residues in the seed had a 63 percent reduction in yield when they were delayed in emergence by approximately three weeks.” At this time of year, many acres of small grains receive a preharvest treatment of glyphosate. This also is the time when potatoes are the most susceptible to glyphosate, so a small amount of glyphosate drifting into a seed potato field can cause thousands of dollars of damage. Seed potatoes are worth approximately $4,000 an acre. One acre of seed potatoes will yield enough to plant 10 acres the next year, making the value approximately $40,000. “With that in mind, producers and others should use caution when spraying fields with glyphosate next to seed potato fields,” Robinson says. “Communicate with your neighbors to let them know you will be spraying. Spray only when the wind is blowing away from the potatoes, and leave a border.”

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ontana Wheat & Barley Committee

Two Montana Wheat and Barley directors get reappointed Randy Hinebauch and Chris Kolstad have each been reappointed as directors for their respected districts on the Montana Wheat and Barley board. Randy lives in Chinook and is the director of District Two which includes Hill, Blaine, Phillips, and Valley County. Chris lives in Ledger and is the director of District Three which includes Glacier, Toole, Liberty, and Pondera County. Both Chris and Randy’s term will last approximately three years until August 20, 2016.

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Market disruption from GM wheat discovery limited by close coordination at home and support for customers overseas

By Steve Mercer, Vice President of Communications, U.S. Wheat Associates A challenging two months for many wheat wheat associations and the National Association first be secured in major wheat export markets. In farmers in the Pacific Northwest and across the of Wheat Growers kept local officials and con- addition, appropriate international tolerances for country eased more than a little with the an- gressional contacts informed about reactions to biotech wheat in non-biotech shipments must be established and accepted in major export markets. nouncement July 30, 2013, that Japan’s Minis- the investigation in overseas markets. Even though it temporarily suspended only USW is the industry’s market development try of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries was white wheat imports, Japan intends for the time organization working in more than 100 countries. resuming tenders for new purchases of U.S. Western White, a sub-class of soft white wheat. being to test all purchases of U.S. wheat, includ- Its mission is to “develop, maintain, and expand Japanese and South Korean buyers had suspended ing hard red winter and hard red spring, for the international markets to enhance the profitability new purchases of Western White following the presence of the specific glyphosate tolerant trait of U.S. wheat producers.” The activities of USW announcement in late May by the U.S. Depart- found in the Oregon field. U.S. wheat growers are made possible by producer checkoff dollars ment of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health have never failed to meet Japan’s exceptionally managed by 19 state wheat commissions and Inspection Service that volunteer wheat plants high standards for quality and we are confident through cost-share funding provided by USDA’s with an unapproved genetically modified trait they will continue to meet them. Yet USW and its Foreign Agricultural Service. For more informahad been discovered in a single field in Oregon. state wheat commission members will continue to tion, visit www.uswheat.org or contact your state Korea reopened its doors to U.S. Western White work with customers to help them make informed wheat commission. decisions about quality and policies that may afFor more information: earlier in July. fect their wheat purchases. Public statements from USDA-APHIS on its The announcement from Japan came as a result In the end, the reasoned response to the inciinvestigation: of a thorough, science-based review by its minh t t p : / / w w w. a p h i s . u s d a . g o v / n e w s istry of the ongoing investigation, as well as a dent and investigation by farmers, the U.S. wheat sustained effort by the wheat industry, USDA and industry, USDA and all wheat buyers helped room/2013/05/ge_wheat_detection.shtml. FDA statements on safety of the Roundup many others to provide the information Japan’s minimize disruptions in the market. Wheat Research Must Continue Ready event in question: ministry needed to buy U.S. Western White again. Looking to the future, the U.S. wheat industry http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodScienceReUSDA and the ministries of South Korea and Japan have tested hundreds of samples of U.S. continues to support advanced breeding research search/Biotechnology/Submissions/ucm155752. wheat and found no evidence of any GM mate- and the regulated path toward approved com- htm http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodScienceRerial in commercial supplies, which reaffirmed the mercialization of GM traits in wheat perhaps in search/Biotechnology/Submissions/ucm155777. USDA conclusion that this was a limited, isolated seven to 10 years. Wheat is essential to the global diet, but a num- htm incident. In addition, USDA made it clear that ber of serious issues, including a steady decline in USDA’s statement that there are “no transgenic this wheat does not pose a food safety concern planted area and growing world demand, threaten wheat varieties for sale or in commercial producbased on a 2004 U.S. Food and Drug Administration consultation on the safety of food and feed its supply. Advances like biotechnology will help tion in the United States at this time:” http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/fgis/rdd/transderived from wheat with this GM glyphosate- farmers grow more and better wheat with less impact on the environment. genic_statements.pdf resistant trait. As new technologies are developed, including U.S. Wheat Associates: http://www.uswheat. Coordinated Effort From the start of this unusual situation, U.S. biotechnology, the industry’s top priorities are org/newsEvents/newsRelease/doc/50D119A02D Wheat Associates (USW), state wheat organiza- quality, safety and delivering what our custom- CAC01B85257B83004712B2?OpenDocument# http://www.uswheat.org/whatWeDo/tradetions, including the Montana Wheat & Barley ers demand. As with other crops, biotech wheat must be subject to extensive scientific testing and Policy/biotech Committee and the Montana Grain Growers National Association of Wheat Growers: Association, and the farmers they represent took thorough government approval processes here http://www.wheatworld.org/aphisinvestigathis situation very seriously. Checkoff funds from and around the world. U.S. Wheat Associates, in representing U.S. tion/ the committee made available to USW helped http://www.wheatworld.org/issues/biotech its staff, the U.S. government and grain handlers wheat farmers nationwide, recognizes the imporMonsanto statements: provide the most accurate information from the tance of providing our customers the wheat they http://www.monsanto.com/gmwheat/Pages/ ongoing USDA investigation to buyers, govern- want, so before GM traits are commercialized, regulatory approvals for food and feed use must default.aspx ment agencies and end users. Here at home, state DIRECTORS Milo "Buzz" Mattelin, Culbertson, Chairman Chris Kolstad, Ledger, Vice Chairman Bruce Myllymaki, Stanford Frank Schoonover, Dutton Tom Siderius, Kalispell Randy Hinebauch, Chinook Leonard Schock, Vida

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ADDRESS: 1601 2nd Ave. N., Suite 700, Great Falls, MT 59401 P.O. Box 3024, Great Falls, MT 59403-3024. PHONE: 406-761-7732. TOLL-FREE MARKET NEWS LINE: 1-800-332-5906. (Daily updates at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.) WEB SITE: http://wbc.agr.mt.gov SPEAKERS AVAILABLE The Montana Wheat and Barley Committee has speakers available for speaking engagements. If you need a speaker on Committee programs or activities, please contact our office. There is no charge for this service.

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TRACTORS UNDER 100 HP

John Deere 5603, loader. #C015983.....$49,500 (M) John Deere 4010, loader. #C006721........$9500 (K) John Deere 4010, loader, no 3-pt. #C013039........... . ...........................................................$9500 (K) John Deere 4010 #C015954....................$4900 (M) John Deere 3150, loader. #C016437.....$19,000 (R) John Deere 3010D #C003091..................$8500 (R) John Deere 2750, loader. #C016978.....$19,000 (K) John Deere 2030, loader. #C010988.....$15,000 (K) John Deere A #C015580..........................$4500 (M) John Deere B #C008716..........................$2500 (K) Kubota LVM7040, cab, loader, 290 hours. #C016646.........................................$39,000 (M) International 806 #C016474....................$4750 (M) Ford 601 #C016436..................................$2650 (M) Ferguson TD-30 #C016664......................$3900 (K)

John Deere 950 12-ft. roller harrow. #C009143........ . ...........................................................$4900 (K) John Deere 220 22-ft. disk. #C010016.....$2950 (R) John Deere 22-ft. tandem disk. #C011298............... . ...........................................................$5900 (K) Melroe 7-bottom plow. #C013732.............$4500 (K) John Deere 930 3-pt. 15-ft. roller harrow. #C014205 . ...........................................................$2500 (M) John Deere 970 24-ft. roller harrow. #C014453........ . ........................................................$26,500 (M) John Deere 630 29-ft. tandem disk, harrows. #C014575.........................................$24,500 (K) John Deere 650 24-ft. tandem disk. #C014601........ . ........................................................$32,500 (M) John Deere 230 24-ft. tandem disk. #C015509........ . ...........................................................$7900 (M) John Deere 1600 10 shank chisel plow. #C017004.. . ...........................................................$4900 (M) Graham 12-ft. chisel plow, harrows. #C015610......... . ...........................................................$1600 (K) John Deere 230 24-ft. tadem disk. #C016105.......... . ...........................................................$6950 (M) Harrell 3-bottom switch plow. #C015910...$4000 (M)

John Deere 650 24-ft. tandem disk. #C015237 (R)

John Deere 970 24-ft. roller harrow. #C014530........ . ........................................................$26,500 (R)

John Deere 3600 8-bottom plow. Extra nice. #C017005..... . ...........................$12,500 (R)

TRACTORS OVER 100 HP

John Deere 450 13-ft., 7.5” spacing. #C014983....... . ...........................................................$8950 (M)

John Deere 3970, hay pickup, 2 row. #C008310...... . ...........................................................$8500 (M)

John Deere 7320, 741 loader. #C014710................. . ........................................................$79,500 (M) John Deere 4430, loader, no 3-pt. #C015016........... . ........................................................$24,000 (K) John Deere 4430, loader. #C014705.....$23,900 (K) International 1066 ($13,775 in repairs) #C005422.. . ........................................................$15,000 (K)

(M) Missoula, MT

(K) Kalispell, MT

(R) Ronan, MT

DRILLS

HARVESTER

Triple W Equipment

1-800-223-5744 — 406-549-4171

1-800-521-4783 — 406-752-2828

John Deere 455 30-ft. 7.5” spacing. #C014711........ . ........................................................$26,500 (K)

406-676-3578 — Cell 406-250-6120

MacDon 9000, 920 14-ft. header. #C002894............ . ........................................................$26,500 (M)

WINDROWERS

John Deere 4995, 994 header, steel on steel. #C015988.........................................$79,500 (M) 2005 MacDon 2952, 14-ft. header. #C015822.......... . ........................................................$49,900 (R) MacDon Premier 2900, 15-ft. multicrop. #C002895. . ........................................................$19,500 (K)