September 2014

SEPTEMBER 2014 Vol. XV No. 8 P.O. Box 306 Valier, MT 59486-0306

Women Stepping Forward for Agriculture Symposium

Registration has opened for the 14th annual Women Stepping Forward for Agriculture Symposium in Billings on September 23-25, said USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Bruce Nelson, this year’s chair of the USDA Food and Agriculture Council in Montana.

This year’s symposium will be held at the Big Horn Resort in Billings, Montana. The event, hosted by USDA agencies and agricultural groups, rotates each year to various communities across Montana.

The symposium will give women involved in promoting Montana’s agriculture the opportunity to learn about issues affecting Montana’s rural agricultural communities, promote leadership development and further support women’s leadership roles within those communities. Topics for discussion include Farm & Ranch Transition, Soil Health Record Management, Technology in Ag-Apps, Key Agriculture & Inspiring Speakers, Local & Fresh Food Preparation, Farm Bill Updates & much more.

Registration cost $60 prior to September 5 (postmarked) and $75 after that date. The registration form, which includes CONTINUED ON PAGE A2

UPCOMING AUCTIONS

Sept. 11, 12, 13. Shobe Auction & Realty, Yearout Estate, Western Memorabilia, Great Falls.........................................................................................................A3 Sept. 13, Hi Line Auction, Fall Antique, Malta....................................................A5 Sept. 14, RLP Auctions, Western Auction, Hamilton..........................................A4 Sept. 20, Shobe Auction & Realty, Ocumpaugh Estate, Choteau...................A10 Sept. 20, Bass Auction Company, Inc, Pospisil Farm, Moore.........................A11 Sept. 20, RK Statewide Auction, Mid-Rivers, Circle...........................................A9 Sept. 20, Hi Line Auction, Lumsden & Guest Consignors, Malta.....................A6 Sept. 24, RK Statewide Auction, Mitchell Brothers Real Estate, Glendive....A12 Sept. 25, Buckley Auctions, Felton, Valier.........................................................A13 Sept. 27, Shobe Auction & Realty, Eklund Antique & Collector Tractor, Shawmut..........................................................................................................A17 Sept. 27, Pate Auction Inc., State of Montana Surplus Property, Helena.......A19 Sept. 27, Hi Line Auction, Watts Estate, Malta..................................................A20 Sept. 27, Smith Sales Co., Blotsky Estate, Kinsey...........................................A22 Sept. 28, RK Statewide Auction, Bahl Collectible Tractor, Culbertson...........A27 Oct. 4, RK Statewide Auction, Colvin Equipment & Construction, Jordan....A28 Oct. 4, RK Statewide Auction, J&C Redi-Mix, Jordan......................................A29 Oct. 4, Ophus Auction Service, Henderson Estate, Big Sandy.......................A55 Oct. 11, Toavs Premier Auction, Wiley, Whitetail...............................................A56 Oct. 18, Ophus Auction Service, Consignment, Big Sandy..............................B2 Nov. 8, Flying D Auction, Fall Consignment, Conrad.......................................C12

Big Sky Poultry Clinic

On September 22nd and 23rd, the MSU/Lewis & Clark County Extension Office will be hosting a poultry workshop series in Helena at the Lewis & Clark County Fairgrounds.

The 22nd starts with a demonstration on processing your own poultry, and the afternoon will be spent in the kitchen with National Heritage Chef, Steve Pope.

Steve Pope will be teaching how to successfully prepare heritage poultry, and he will be sharing some of his famous recipes.

The morning of the 23rd is a presentation on poultry health and diseases by Dr. Mark Bland. The afternoon is a presentation on poultry feeds and feeding by MSU/Lewis & Clark County Extension Agent, Brent Sarchet.

The workshop series is capped off with a local heritage dinner that is open to everyone.

The cost of the two day workshop is $50, which includes lunch for both days, or you can attend one of the sessions for $30 per day.

The local heritage dinner’s tickets are $20 each. Even if you didn’t attend the workshop, you are encouraged to purchase dinner tickets for this amazing feast.

For more information, and to register for the workshop series, contact the MSU/Lewis & Clark County Extension Office by phone, 447-8346, or by email bsarchet@montana.edu.

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

Rain across Montana left some lakes where the excess water was really not appreciated. It will be a while before these bales can me moved for winter storage. Some parts of the state received more than 6 inches of rain . These bales were west of Dodson, Montana.

NDSU new shepherds clinic set

By NDSU Extension Service sheep operations don’t require large startup The North Dakota State University capital or amounts of land, or expensive (NDSU) Extension Service and NDSU facilities and equipment. Within a few Hettinger Research Extension Center are years, new shepherds can expand their flock hosting a free clinic for new shepherds rapidly and build a sustainable production September 20 at the center. system.”

The program begins at 10 a.m. Mountain Topics that will be covered during the time. clinic are: “Sheep are a good livestock enterprise • Sheep production for youth, families with off-the-farm jobs • Sheep nutrition or existing livestock enterprises seeking • Lambing barn management diversification,” says Reid Redden, NDSU • Shepherding equipment Extension sheep specialist. “New sheep • Animal-handling techniques operations are attractive because individuals can start small and build as they go. Plus, CONTINUED ON PAGE A2

NAP sales closing date of September 30

USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Bruce Nelson reminds Montana producers that beginning with the 2015 Crop Year, the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) has a new sales closing date of September 30, 2014 for fall seeded annual crops and perennial forage and grazing crops.

NAP provides financial assistance to

PRODUCTION SALES

Sept. 25, Ehlke Herefords, Laurel.................................A7 Oct. 7, Hidden Gems of the Treasure State, Lucky U Cattle, Stevensville....................................................A4 Nov. 8, Laubach Red Angus, Big Timber....................A14 Nov. 19, Hereford Influence Feeder Calf Sale, Three Forks...........................................................................A7

eligible producers affected by a natural disaster. The program covers crops for which federal crop insurance is not available.

Previously, the sales closing deadline for all NAP crops except value loss and honey, was March 15 of each year. However, procedure required that the NAP sales closing dates coincide with Risk Management Agency (RMA) sales closing dates for the specific crops. The Montana FSA State Committee changed the annual sales closing date for fall seeded annual crops and perennial forage and perennial grazing CONTINUED ON PAGE A2

PRIVATE TREATY

Feddes Herefords, Manhattan......................................A7 McMurry Cattle, Billings................................................A7 Churchill Cattle Co, Manhattan....................................A7 Rafter Ranch Inc., Wise River.......................................A7

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Women Stepping Forward for Agriculture Symposium CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

agenda highlights and lodging information, is available online the Montana FSA Website at http://www.fsa.usda. gov/Internet/FSA_File/2014_wsfa_registration.pdf. Those interested in attending can also request a registration form at any USDA service center office in Montana.

To help sponsor the event, contact Michelle Edwards at michelle.edwards@mt.usda.gov or 406.873.5618, ext. 2.

The symposium is hosted by: USDA Food and Agriculture Council, Montana Agri-Women, Montana Cattlewomen, Montana Farm Bureau Women, Montana Woolgrower Women, Women Involved in Farm Economics (WIFE), Montana Beef Council, Ag in Montana Schools, Intertribal Agriculture Council, Montana Department of Agriculture and Montana Farmers Union.

For more information, contact Nikki Rife at nakaya.rife@ mt.usda.gov or (406) 429-6646.

NDSU new shepherds clinic CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

In addition, participants will be able to tour the Research Extension Center’s sheep facilities.

“The clinic also supports the efforts of the North Dakota Lamb and Wool Producers Association’s starter flock program,” Redden says.

Lunch will be available for purchase.

Register by September 12. For more information or to register, contact Redden at (701) 231-5597 or reid.redden@ ndsu.edu.

The North Dakota Lamb and Wool Producers Association also is hosting the clinic.

NAP sales closing date CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

crops from March 15 to Sept. 30 of each year. The deadline for 2015 spring planted crops is March 15, 2015.

NAP covers losses greater than 50 percent of your expected production, based upon your approved yield and reported acreage. To apply for 2015 crop coverage, producers must complete an FSA CCC-471 application for coverage form and pay the applicable NAP service fee by the sales closing date for the specific crop. The service fee is $250 per crop per administrative county, up to $750 per producer per administrative county, not to exceed $1875 per producer in all counties. The administrative service fee for NAP coverage will be waived for producers who meet the definitions for socially disadvantaged, limited resource, or beginning farmers and ranchers.

Producers are encouraged to contact their local FSA county office to purchase NAP policies for all fall seeded annual crops and perennial forage and grazing crops by the 2015 sales closing date of Sept. 30, 2014.

For questions on NAP, contact your local FSA county office.

THE TRADER’S DISPATCH (USPS 019-793)

September 2014 — 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.

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Watch for sorghum midges in late-blooming sorghum

By Donald Stotts, Agricultural Communications Services, Oklahoma State University Oklahoma sorghum producers should be on the lookout for sorghum midges in late-blooming fields.

Tom Royer, Oklahoma State University (OSU) Cooperative Extension entomologist and Integrated Pest Management coordinator, recently noted high populations of sorghum midge adults actively swarming on some lateblooming heads in sorghum test plots at the OSU Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources’ Cimarron Research and Extension Center in Perkins.

“Favorable climate and abundant Johnsongrass may allow them to become a problem in late-planted sorghum this year,” he said. “Johnsongrass establishes and spreads well in disturbed areas, such as crop fields and roadsides. As the season progresses, midge numbers build on Johnsongrass and sorghum, and will concentrate on later plantings, underscoring the need to control Johnsongrass in and around sorghum fields.”

A sorghum midge is a tiny fly, measuring less than 1/32 inches long. It has a reddish abdomen with one pair of grayish transparent wings.

“The female fly lays eggs in open florets and the maggots feed inside the developing seed,” Royer said. “The contents of the seed are usually completely consumed. The lifecycle from egg to adult is completed in 14 to 16 days.”

Heads that have sorghum midge injury are referred as “blasted.” The adults live for one day, but one female can lay 30 to 100 eggs.

“Scouting a field is essential to achieve effective control with an insecticide,” Royer said. “Use a 10x magnifying hand lens to aid in identification.”

There are two ways to scout: One is to carefully move to a plant without disturbing it, quickly put a plastic bag over the head, and shake it vigorously. Remove the bag and contents and look for midges inside the plastic baggie.

“The other way is through direct observation,” Royer said. “Without disturbing the plant, look for small gnatsized flies moving about the head or laying eggs on flowers with extended anthers. A sorghum midge is most active from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., so that is the best time to scout.”

Producers should begin scouting when sorghum heads first emerge and begin pollinating, continuing to scout every three days until the field is finished blooming. The economic threshold insecticide application is one midge per head for susceptible plant varieties and five midges per head for resistant varieties. There are numerous insecticides labeled for control.

“Apply the first when the threshold is reached, and 25 percent to 30 percent of the heads are blooming,” Royer said. “A second application may be necessary in three to five days, and producers should always take care to follow all label restrictions.”

For a list of registered insecticides, consult OSU Current Report CR-7170, “Management of Insect and Mite Pests in Sorghum,” available online at http://osufacts. okstate.edu Royer said producers can help mitigate sorghum midge problems next year by employing the following management strategies, listed from most to least desirable: First, plantings of sorghum should occur early and uniformly in an area. By planting early, the crop typically will avoid an infestation. If all plantings flower at the same time, existing midge populations become diluted.

If sorghum is planted as a double crop, and there are fullseason sorghum crops nearby, consider planting a variety that will flower before August 15.

“In general, the risk of a sorghum midge infestation increases for each day past August 15 the sorghum blooms,” Royer said.

Second, control Johnsongrass in and around sorghum fields. Controlling Johnsongrass before the sorghum blooms can reduce resident midge populations.

Third, choose a resistant sorghum variety, of which a limited number are available from seed companies.

Resistant lines generally suffer only a fifth the level of injury that susceptible lines receive from the same number of adults.

“Consider a resistant variety for double crop sorghum that will bloom after August 15,” Royer said.

The value of the U.S. grain sorghum crop is approximately $1.6 billion annually. Oklahoma is one of the nation’s leading producers of sorghum, along with Texas, Kansas, Louisiana, Arkansas, South Dakota, Mississippi and Nebraska.

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Leyton Yearout Estate Western Memorabilia

AUCTION Over 1200 Lots to Sell in Three Days!

Thurs., Fri. & Sat., September 11th, 12th & 13th, 2014 Auction starts @ 5:00 p.m. on Thursday & 9:00 a.m. on Friday & Saturday

901 9th St. North • Great Falls, MT (Former Pacific Galleries Bldg. North entrance)

Preview: Thurs., Sept. 11th, 1:00 - 9:00 p.m. & Doors open at 8:00 a.m. on Friday & Saturday

65+ saddles • 200+ Bits 200+ Pairs of sPurs • 20 Pairs of chaPs 40 Pairs of saddle/Pommel Bags 20 Pairs of vintage western Boots 16 Bronc Belts • 30+ traPs 25+ rifles & shotguns • 9+ handguns 50+ western & cowBoy catalogs western art • mt & wy marked items

Thursday Auction - 5:00 p.m.

Selling many new Simmons, Bushnell & Burris Binocs & Spotting Scopes; Boxes of new Rifle & Shotgun Ammo., Assorted Calibers; Vintage Ammo. boxes; 150 + reload Dies, Reload Equip. & Tools; Goose Decoys; Deer & Elk Antlers. Many guns for parts and box lots of gun parts.

Fri. & Sat. Auction - 9:00 a.m.

Selling Western Memorabilia & Guns both days

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WESTERN AUCTION Sunday, September 14, 2014 9:30 am at RLP Sale Barn, Hamilton, MT

Cowboy Collectibles, Native American, Americana, Guns, Gold, Tack, and much more.

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Monitor soil moisture to increase irrigation efficiency

By Caleb Carter, a UW Extension educator based in Goshen County soil changes with variations in soil moisture Monitoring soil moisture can increase irand texture, and with practice can be estimated rigation efficiency by reducing runoff and to within about 5 percent. Take walnut-sized deep drainage losses and by avoiding crop soil samples at 1-foot increments for the root water stress. zone of the crop and in at least three sites Many methods exist that reflect the amount depending on soil and crop variability. Use a of money invested, level of technology used soil probe for best results – especially for deep dependent on an irrigation method, and mansoil samples. For more information, refer to agement strategies and goals. the Natural Resources Conservation Service Important Considerations document “Estimating Soil Moisture by Feel Consider the irrigation method and the level and Appearance” http://bit.ly/soilfeel. of control you have on the amount and timing A meter or sensor is a step up. These include of irrigations. The more control, the more detensiometers or electrical resistance blocks. tailed information that can be used. Consider A tensiometer is an air-tight, waterfilled tube the crops and soils. Some devices work better with a porous ceramic tip that is stuck in the in annual than perennial crops. Some are better ground. On the top is a vacuum gauge. The in coarse soils versus fine soils. Can you go device measures soil water tension displayed to the field every couple of days? Or do you in centibars (cb). With an effective range of 0 want a more automated system? to 80 cb, these are best suited for coarse soils Different methods may give slightly differor horticultural applications in which the soil ent readings; they will usually track changes is not allowed to dry excessively. With no in soil moisture similarly. Look at trends as cables or buried blocks, they are good for soil moisture changes, and remember, it is as cultivated fields and annual crops. much an art as a science.

Although easy to use, tensiometers need to What Options Exist? be serviced regularly. This means filling with The least-expensive technique is the lookwater and using a pump to create the vacuum. and-feel method. The feel and appearance of Price is based on length, ranging from 6 to 48 inches, and $45 to $80 respectively.

Electrical resistance blocks come in two main varieties: gypsum blocks and granular matrix sensors. Both absorb water from the surrounding soil and work off the principle water conducts electricity; there is less electrical resistance with increased soil moisture.

Gypsum blocks range from $5 to $15 apiece and last about a year. Granular matrix sensors range from $25 to $35 apiece and last three to seven years.

The most important factor in reliability is good soil contact, and is the number one reason for poor performance. Install the blocks/sensors in a representative location in the field, minimizing soil compaction and damage to canopy cover.

There are two options to read electrical resistance blocks: a handheld meter or a data logger. Handheld meters cost $150 to $600, are portable, can be used to monitor multiple locations, and have no buried wires. A producer might have to wade through a wet crop to where the sensors are buried to take the reading. This process only gives real-time readings; there are no readings showing the change in soil moisture over time.

Data loggers cost $60 to $500, read several sensors on a regular schedule, store the data, and graph it over time. Soil moisture trends can be quickly seen. Buried wires are required, so these may be more suited to perennial crops.

Soil moisture monitoring systems are becoming more practical and feasible for the average producer as technology advances and prices fall.

Still, they should not replace personal observations and experience. Rather, the new information can be combined with personal observations to make better irrigation decisions.

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MISCELLANEOUS

•Silver Fox, full length womans coat, mint •Rabbit coat, womans waist length, mint •WWI Helmet •WW II Canteen, Clothes and Military Belt •Liner for WW II Helmet •Railroad Hat Rack •Desert Storm Hats & Clothes •50 pieces of old Costume Jewelry •1960 Motorcycle Helmet •Folding Highway Sign - Icy Spots •1900s JD Tiller owners manual •Old Butcher Knives •Firefighting Tins and Nozzle •Winchester Flashlight •3 straight edge Razors •1920s Beaded Ladies Shawl, nice •Snowshoes, nice •Coleman Light/Lantern Carrier •Silver mounted Bridle Bit •Bag of old Marbles •Bar Gambling Machine •1930s Service Station Gas Pump •2 very old handpainted Marble Vases •7 adv. Silk Scarves - rodeo, military, states •1950s Stock Saddle, DeVorex Saddlery, Helena, MT, nice •Stainglass Window - Jesus, Chinook, MT •Stainglass Window - O’Hanlin, Chinook, MT •Case Tractor Steering Wheel, case iron •Wire Basket & Weaved Reed Basket •7 old Photos - south Malta & Grass Range •1917 Montana License Plate •Metal Horse, Ceramic Horse •1900s Check Writing Machine •Decorative Iron Fence Gate •Accordian with case •Cast Iron Lard Press •‘‘The Man & His Times” Book •Old Mercantile Hanging Scale •2 sections of Decorative Fence •Old Cast Mine Bell •Montana Postcards and Photos •Galvanized 5 gal. Milk Bucket HOUSEHOLD •4 bundles of Postcards •Minnesota 2 gal. Crock - very, very nice •Old Stereoscope with view slides •Bakalite Radio/Record Player •Old Punching Bag Holder, wooden •1880s Parlour Table, fancy •2 boxes of View Slides •Handmade Pillow Cases, sets •Walrus Tusk - Scrimshaved •3 boxes of old Books - 100’s •Old Walking Canes •Gold Pan •Old Buggy Footwarmer, mint •2 Carbide Miner’s Lamps •2 Bars of Lead •4 gal. Redwing Crock Lid, mint •Coleman Lantern •Sioux Biscuit Box •Oak Wall Phone, nice •Old Trunk, nice •35 Old Bottles •CooCoo Clock, hunting motif, works •USFS Hard Hat •US Belt Buckle •Old electric mantel Clock •1880s Book Press •15 old Yardsticks •Mahogany Knick Knack Shelf •Cast Iron Bucket •US Bag •Small Ironing Board •Glacier Park 3D Map •Nail Keg, wood •Cast Iron Dutch Oven with lid •2 Tabacco Pouches •Old Photos •3 gal. Redwing Crock •Blue Tabacco Can •Texas Sign •3 gal. salt glaze Crock, target pattern •Doctor X-ray Instruments •Horseshoes •Painted Crock Whiskey Jug •Railroad Track Level •Weed Sprayer •1880s Pin Cushion Boot •2 fancy Door Pulls •Ice Chipper •Copper Horse Lamp/Clock, works •2 large Coat Hooks •Street Sign •Old Anniversary Clock, works •2 Wooden Apple Baskets •Tins •Wicker Rocking Chair, childs •2 pr. Kids Spurs •Buggy Steps •Mission Oak Rocker, childs •Hand School Bell •Metal Basket •1890s Wicker & Bamboo Tables & Stools •Silver Bow Lard Tin •Tent Stove •Depression Green Water Cooler, rare!

•3 Old Lunch Boxes •2 Gas Cans •Brass Cane & Umbrella Holder, very old •Large Pulley •Scale •Mantle Clock, old and fancy •2 pr. Snowshoes •Kids Skiis •Grass woven Sewing Basket •Butter Crock with lid, blue •Small Oak Parlor Table •Beater Jar with miter •Red Lamp •Fancy Floor Lamp, works •Old Tins •Old Feather Duster •Meat Cleaver •2 Sad Irons with handles •Shawnie Pitcher •Small Cedar Chest •Metal Mirror •Small Metal Butter Churn •5 Oil Lamps •Fancy Silver Mirror, small •2 Cream Cans •Copper Coffee Pot •Old Fruit Jars •Copper Boiler with Lid •Ice Cream Maker

LOTS OF NICE ANTIQUES!

Fall Antique Fall Antique

COINS & POTTERY

Malta, Montana

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TERMS: Cash, Check, Certified Check with proper identification or letter of credit. No items will be removed until they are paid for.

•Tube of Wheat Pennies •147 Indian Head Pennies •7 Franklin Half Dollars •4 Walking Liberty Dollars •7 Buffalo Nickels •30 Mercury Dimes •6 pcs. of Roseville Pottery •Hull Vase

VEHICLE / PARTS

•1950s Cadillac Hub Caps •Homemade Utility Trailer, nice, steel floor •Steering Wheel Knob •Model A Parts - Door, Axels, Running Boards, Wheels, Front End, misc. Parts, Headlights, Steering Wheel, Bumper, 5 Coils

9AM at the Malta City Hall, 39 S. 2nd St. E. Lunch Available Be sure not to miss this auction!

Sat., Sept. 13, 2014 ADVERTISING

•Old Eddy’s Bread Sign •IH Tools Sign •Dodson, MT Mirror •5 old Spoons •Wolf Point, MT Level •5 ga. Texaco Can •10¢ Hot Nut Vending Machine •Wibaux, MT Medicine Bottle •Huf Chocolate Jar with lid, rare!

•IH Lighted Service Center sign •5 Olympia Beer Signs •Quaker State Oil Sign, rough •Havre Bottling Bottle Box, works •1930s Pepsi Cola Barrel •Sack of advertising from Nashua Hotel •John Ruskin Cigar Sign •Porcelain No Admittance Sign •4 wooden Advertising Boxes •2 Ice Picks with advertising •Louis N. Retten & Co. Thermometer •Butte Select Beer Punch Board •2 Wooden Pepsi Boxes •5 Olympia Beer Plaques

PAINTINGS & STATUES

•3 Clarence Cuts the Rope oil paintings, very nice - Eagle, Indian and Mountain scene •M. Mason Original Painting, Butte •1870s Marble Statue with marble base •15 Union 76 CM Russell colored Prints •2 Clarence Cuts the Rope Indian Busts •2 Frank Cuts the Rope Pen & Inks •Carved Duck - Ducks Unlimited •Chopwood sandstone carved Buffalo, nice •2 Leo Beaulauier Prints •Lewis & Clark at Fort Benton Print •2 Wm. Standing Prints •1890s Dog & Quail Print •Print by Fredrick Remington •Print by Bob Kercher •Joelen Brown Painting •4 Levi Enemy Boy pen & ink Watercolor, original

GUNS - KNIVES - HUNT/FISH

•Winchester model 70, 22-250 cal. rifle & scope •Win. model 1890, oct. barrel, pump, 22 wrf •14 S. Newhouse Traps with teeth •22 cal. LR Revolver, R.Schmidt, Germany, 6 shot •1893 Marlin, oct. barrel, 30-30 long Rifle •InterArms 22 cal. Rifle w/clip & Weaver Scope •SavageArms 22 cal. Rifle, 18 shot, Redfield Tracker Scope, semi auto.

•Marlin 22 cal. Rifle w/clip, bolt action, Burris Scope •SHOTGUN SHELLS - 3 boxes 12 ga. Winchester, 2 boxes 410, 20 boxes 300 Savage, 1 box 30 Remington, 1 box 30-30, Half box of 30-06, 2 boxes 22, 30-40 Kraig •Knife Display Case •Tackle Box •Old Wicker Fishing Crates •Hunting Knives •Folding Draw Knife, rare •7 Fishing Reels •Fish License Holders •Field Glasses •Winchester Folding Knife •3 Draw Knives •S. Newhouse #4 Trap •Old Fishing Flies

TOOLS

•Craftsman bottom Tool Box •24 inch Pipe Wrench •Buck Saw •2 Wood Hatchets •Old Tools •2 - two man Whip Saws •Railway Wrench •7 large Chain Boomers •Small Vise •Small Saw in leather case •Large Vise •2 old Carpenter Levels •3 Log Chains •3 Army fold up Shovels •8 Hand Saws •Ridget 24” Pipe Wrench •Carpenter Box with Tools

TOYS

•2 Tin Toys •Struccto truck & trailer •Box of 20 old Toys •2 boxes of Lincoln Logs •2 old Baseball Gloves •2 Plastic Horses •Toy Horse Trailer •Struccto Army Grader Toy •Kids Chaps w/Holsters Many more •2 cast iron Toy Train Cars items too •Old Cast Iron Model T toy numerous to •Homemade Garret mention!! freight truck & trailer

Trader’s Dispatch, September 2014 — Page A6

CATTLE FOR SALE

Lowline Angus/British White small frame cows and calves

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Landowners offered new wolf management tool

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks The Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission recently adopted rules and an annual wolf quota completing the process necessary to allow private landowners to take a limited NEW 30’ x 40’ x 12’ STEEL BUILDING number of wolves per year that potentially threaten livestock, domestic dogs or human safety.

Bay spacing - 2 @ 20-ft.

The rule was adopted to comply with Senate Bill 200, a Doors 16-ft. x 10-ft. and 9-ft. 6” x 8-ft. new state law passed by the Montana Legislature last year.

Designed for 2-ft. and 6-ft. stem walls.

The annual quota allows landowners or their agents to Approximate inside clearance - inside walls 12-ft. 11”; take up to 100 wolves a year without a hunting license. inside eve 17-ft. 4”.

The statewide quota for this effort will be examined in four Includes erection and safety manual and drawing package 25-wolf increments. Each time the number of wolves taken New, never assembled..........$19,500 nears 25, 50, and 75, the commission must approve the next Phone Charles (406) 930-0240, Livington, Montana increment toward the 100-wolf quota.

“This approach offers another tool landowners can use if it’s needed,” said Jeff Hagener, director of Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) in Helena. “One of our top priorities is to minimize livestock losses and we’re continuing to make a positive impact there.”

Montana’s verified wolf population remained stable 7 miles east of Malta, MT on Bowdoin Road. last year at minimum of 627 wolves, compared to 625 in SIGNS WILL BE POSTED. Lunch Available.

2012.

HOUSEHOLD ~Books ANTIQUES & VINTAGE The rule, which doesn’t ap~Holiday Decor ~Games HOUSEHOLD ply to public lands, comes as ~Pictures and Frames ~Cookware ~Table, small side, inlay ~Office Supplies ~Glassware confirmed wolf depredations ~Cast Iron Skillet, Wagnerware ~Paint Equipment ~Silk Flowers ~Case Iron Lid, Griswald on livestock took a significant ~Lamps ~Gift Wrap ~Shirley Temple Paper Dolls FARM & RANCH EQUIPMENT ~Honda Motorcycle 230CRF drop in 2013 and follows a ~Mirrors ~Jewelry ~Mary Carlisle Print ~2003 Yamaha, 80cc Zinger, elec. start ~1997 Ford 250 Pickup, custom ~Igloo Cooler, large ~Bedding ~Blue Spatterware Roaster Pan trend of fewer overall agency ~Bale Roller, mechanical flatbed, 194k miles ~Craft and Sewing Supplies ~Sewing Machine Drawer control actions. ~140 gal. Pickup Fuel Tank ~4430 JD Tractor, 158 Loader, ~Mattress, 2 full size foam covers ~Cement Mixer ~2 old Underground Fuel Tanks 6569 hrs, 20.8-34 - 1100-16 ~Mattress & Box Spring, queen ~2¢ and 3¢ Stamps ~Tumble Bug Confirmed livestock depre~25 gal. Boomless ATV Sprayer, 30’ ~NH 114 Swather, swing tongue ~Wooden Boxes ~Desk dations due to wolves in 2013 ~Dozer Blade fits 4020 JD ~Case IH 7100 Drills, 12” spacing MISCELLANEOUS ~Blue and Rare Jars ~Boiler ~Dump Trailer, homemade ~1991 Ford Ranger, 86k miles were down 27 percent from ~Clay Pigeon Launcher ~Kraut Cutter ~Crockery ~Trailer made from Ford pickup ~Case IH 8480 Baler ~Wooden Paniers Set ~Mexican Pottery 2012 loses. Cattle losses were ~2” Water Transfer Pump ~16hp Honda Mower ~Sawbuck Saddle Frame, handmade ~Galvanized Tubs ~Thorson Squeeze Chute the lowest recorded in the ~Livestock Panels ~Dog House - Crate - Supplies ~Books including Music ~Fencing Supplies & Posts ~Manure Spreader ~Superpro Dummie Launcher ~WWI Dutch Pictures past seven years and reflect a ~Livestock Clippers, Stewart Oster ~Small Creep Feeder ~Yard and Garden Supplies ~WWII Soldier Gater/Shin Guards general decline in wolf dep~Vet & Calving & Sheep Supplies ~Fence Chargers ~Tonka Toy Dump Truck ~for 8N Ford: Deerborn mower, ~Shoves, Rakes, Hoes, Pitchforks ~John Deere Ditcher redations that began in 2009. ~Hand Tools, many misc.

2 cultivator frames, Farmhand F10 ~Ultratech Sump Pump, nearly new ~Traps and Snares ~Child Leathers, shin guards & boots loader with hay basket & manure fork A variety of nonlethal pre~3 Round Bale Feeders ~21 inch Husqvarna push Mower ~Toy Semi, Keebler ~Manure Spreader ~Harrow with mulcher dation deterrents are also ~Hunting Gear ~Cream Separator w/out stnd. ~Many Tools ~Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower ~Plumbing Supplies ~3 Helmets ~Miles City Saddle employed in Montana in ~Bale Spear ~Camping Equipment ~Easy Up Tent ~Mexican Silver Spurs, new vintage cooperation with landowners ~Culvert ~Forge Tools to reduce the risk of wolf atPlus much, much more! Collectibles, tacks. FWP collaborates with Vintage or Antiques in most boxes!!!

GUNS landowner communities on ~Winchester model 12 Shotgun range-rider projects and with ~Savage model 99 250/3000 Rifle ~22 Rifle, model 412, scope individual landowners to pro~Savage 300 and Savage 250 vide fladry—a century’s old ~Brass, lg. asst., 270, 30-06 technique of attaching colorful flags or fabric on fence lines to flap in the breeze to keep wolves at bay—and advice on keeping wolves out of livestock areas.

•Grist Grinder, antique •2 - 500 gal. Fuel Tanks with stands •Allis Chalmers Tractor •300 gal. Fuel Tank with stand In all, 75 wolves were •30 Cockshut Tractor •10 Horse Drawn Mowers (misc.)

•Several hand Meat Saws removed via lethal control •10x61 ft. Grain Auger •2 Grain Augers, gas, 8 and 7 inch •Dayton Meat Scale •Small Land Plane •8N Ford Tractor, 3 speed in 2013, down from 108 •Wax Paper Roll Dispensers •Pig Feeder •Loading Chute, good condition •Meat Cutting Table in 2012.

Of the 75 wolves •2 Stone Boats •125 gal. Propane Tank •Hobart Meat Slicer, model 1712 •4 Wheel Wagon •24 ft. Round Bale Rack removed for livestock depre•John Deere Engine, 1 cycle, antique •4 Wheel Trailer •Metal Creep Feeder on wheels •Bird #22 Meat Saw, table model dations, eight were taken by •Honda Generator EM400 •Metal Pickup Stock Rack •Hobart Meat Grinder, model 4612 private citizens with permits •2 Metal 3 ft. x30 ft. Culverts, new •Danhauser PTO Post Digger, 9 inch •2 - 3 ft. x15 ft. Culverts, new •Toledo 5 Cab Co. model 52 50-0-0-001 to take offending wolves or •Wheatheart Transfer Auger, new •1988 F150, auto., 75k miles, 4x4, very nice under Montana’s defense of •Yamaha Grizzly 80 ATV •GMC 6500 Truck, 18 ft. bed, 5 spd., 2 spd. axle •MH Horse Drawn Manure Spreader •Univeral Minneapolis Moline UB Tractor, restored property laws.

•9mm Pistol, model 50 •McCormick 6 inch Grain Drill grass seeder, 10 ft.

Landowners also have the •Winchester Wildcat 22, bolt action •Supronic III Spark Plug Wire Set, model 3W009B, perfect circle right to take wolves in the act of attacking livestock without affecting the 100-animal 406-654-1772 406-654-4053 quota. cell To learn more about Montana’s wolf population, visit BONDED & Malta, Montana FWP online at fwp.mt.gov.

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Becoming an Outdoors Woman hiking event

Trader’s Dispatch, September 2014 — Page A7

COMBINE HEADER FOR SALE

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ (FWP) Becoming an Outdoors Woman program is offering a hike on September 13 near Thompson Falls.

The workshop is hosted by the Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) program of North West Montana. The fee is $15 and includes water and a trail snack.

To register, or for more information, contact BOW event coordinator Nancy Fields at 949-412-8561. Registration forms are available on the FWP website at fwp.mt.gov; click “Becoming an Outdoors Woman”, under the Education tab.

MacDon 960 36-ft. draper header, transport included, field ready for JD combine... $12,000 Phone Aaron Boehm, (406) 355-4402

MACDON SWATHERS FOR SALE 2004 MacDon 9352i, 2989 header hours, 30-ft. 972 double drive, triple delivery header, pickup reel, new beveled gear box.

2006 MacDon 9352i, 2571 header hours, 30-ft. 972 double drive, triple delivery header, detachable conditioner, pickup reel, new tires.

Both machines are well maintained and in excellent condition Call 406-450-5961, Conrad, Montana

Montana Hereford Directory Anchor Polled Herefords

Hess Herefords

406-467-2880, Vaughn, MT

406-567-2345, Denton, MT

406-848-2588, Emigrant, MT

406-279-3301, Valier, MT

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

406-765-7068, Plentywood, MT

Anderson Ranch Banjo Ranch

Holden Herefords J Bar E Ranch

406-240-9301, Deer Lodge, MT

Bayers Hereford Ranch

406-425-2252, Absarokee, MT

Bear Paw Herefords

406-778-2393, Baker, MT

Beery’s Land & Livestock Co

406-492-7091, Avon, MT

406-684-5465, Twin Bridges, MT 406-357-3216, Chinook, MT

L Bar W Ranch M/D Herefords

McIntosh Ranch

406-773-5721, Vida, MT www.beeryherefords.com

McKechnie Hereford Ranch

406-947-2511, Musselshell, MT

McMurry Cattle

Brillhart Ranch Co

Broken Pick Ranch

406-472-3210, Valier, MT www.brokenpickranch.com

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

Churchill Cattle Co

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

Cooper Hereford Ranch

NJW Polled Herefords

307-672-3248, Sheridan, WY www.njwherefords.com

Otis Ranch

406-828-4480, Alzada, MT

406-832-3219, Wise River, MT

406-287-9947, Whitehall, MT

406-580-6676, Willow Creek, MT

406-368-2244, Canyon Creek, MT

406-322-4425, Columbus, MT

Dallas Polled Herefords Diemert Ranch

406-432-3412, Lothair, MT

Duncan Ranch Co

Rafter Ranch Reich Bros

Sparks Herefords

Consignment details available at www.mhafeedercalfsale.com

Storey Hereford Ranch

Sponsored by the Montana Hereford Association

406-587-3024, Bozeman, MT

Thomas Herefords

406-278-3406, Conrad, MT

Dan 406-570-1602, Manhattan, MT www.feddes.com

406-846-1370, Deer Lodge, MT

Ft Keogh Livestock Research 406-874-8200, Miles City, MT

Garrison Ranches Inc

Tomlinson Herefords Vandeberg Ranch

406-323-1297, Roundup, MT

Weaver Herefords

406-835-2501, Glen, MT

406-386-2244, Big Sandy, MT

406-656-9034, Billings, MT www.crinet.com

406-212-0480, Kalispell, MT

Genex Hawkeye West

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

Hereford Influenced Feeder Calf Sale Hereford and baldy calves

Headwaters Livestock - Three Forks, Montana

406-544-1536, Gold Creek, MT www.thomasherefords.com

Feddes Herefords

www.feddes.com

Snowshoe Cattle Company

406-288-3330, Gold Creek, MT

Elings Polled Herefords

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.

406-584-7571, Lindsay, MT

406-778-2320, Plevna, MT

Ehlke Herefords

Modest birth, massive meat

K.L. Slagsvold Herefords

406-292-3503, Joplin, MT

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

Feddes Herefords

Sidwell Ranch

406-875-2138, Pompeys Pillar, MT

Dutton Hereford Ranch

Dale Venhuizen (406) 580-6421

Bulls for sale - private treaty dale@churchillcattle.com

406-735-4493, Geyser, MT

406-223-4518, Emigrant, MT

Curlew Cattle Co

Churchill Cattle Co. Manhattan, MT

Merrimac Cattle Company

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

Courtney Herefords

Churchill Sensation 028X

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

MJB Ranch

Whispering Pines

Wichman Herefords

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

15 Top Quality Bred Registered Hereford Heifers 7 Registered Hereford cow/calf pairs

Mohican West and Guests Sale Laurel, Montana

406-432-2296, Shelby, MT

406-639-2569, Lodge Grass, MT

Female Production Sale Thursday, September 25, 2014

K & C Hereford

Bar Star Cattle

406-399-7811, Loma, MT

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

Wednesday, November 19, 2014 Denise Loyning (406) 328-4095 Della Ehlke (406) 439-4300

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

McMURRY CATTLE

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

Montana Hereford Association Directors

Corey Dutton Arvid Eggen Mark Ehlke Tim Feddes Denise Loyning Hyer McKechnie Chad Murnin Tom Sparks Pres.

Justin Wichman VP

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The meaning of Coggins

TRACTOR FOR SALE

By Danielle Busselman under the direction and review of Dr. Rebecca Bott, Assistant Professor & Equine Specialist for clinical diagnosis. The animal has fever With our horses accompanying us to and may exhibit signs of depression, droopy shows and summer trips, many have alhead and ears, and anemia, characterized by ready consulted with veterinarians about loss of appetite and weakness. This phase vaccinations and health certificates. In that is not continuous which results in flares of seemingly long list of required health inthe symptoms. In the last stage, also known spections reads a test most of us see every as inapparent phase, the flares subside and year, the Coggins test. Although it appears no more clinical signs are witnessed; the as just one more item to check off, this test animal however will be a carrier for life. detects the presence of a very important The diagnosis process for EIA is fairly disease circulating in the equine industry. simple. The Coggins test, named after its Equine Infectious Anemia is a viral disdiscoverer, tests the blood for antibodies to ease that attacks all members of the horse EIA. The process begins when a veterinarfamily. Once introduced into the body it ian takes a blood sample and sends it to the targets the white blood cells and attacks red lab for testing. Accurate records need to blood cells while damaging organs. With be kept as this disease is very contagious. internal health complications occurring, exWhen the veterinarian takes a blood sample ternal signs can often times be overlooked. the animal must be clearly identified; paWithout testing for Equine Infectious Aneperwork with the description of the animal mia (EIA) it can be difficult to diagnose. must be kept for the veterinarian’s as well Equine Infectious Anemia presents in as the owner’s records. three different stages for diagnosis. First The majority of cases that occur in the is the acute stage, which is very difficult to United States are linked to climate. The diagnose. Spreading of the disease is just be“hot zone”, which includes Virginia, Texas, ginning, and it starts damaging vital organs.

Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, WisAntibodies are difficult to detect by tests at consin and South Dakota borders, provides this point. The chronic phase remains easier an adequate environment for insects that carry the disease.

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Montana’s land enterprise

By Shannon Ruckman, DNRC Northeastern Land Office

Trader’s Dispatch, September 2014 — Page A9

WINDROWER / SWATHER FOR SALE

2013 MacDon M155 self propelled wiindrower/swather with D65 25-ft. draper head and A40D 16-ft. hay head with steel conditioner, 251 hours, 198 header hours, always kept inside.............................................................................$155,000 Please call or email for questions or photos (406) 230-1851 or a.huber34@gmail.com

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It is ideal to pull behind a commodity cart for seeding canola, cover crops and incorporating fertilizer.

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Mineral leasing on Montana trust lands generated $40 million in lease fees, royalties and other payments in 2013. (Photos courtesy of Montana DNRC)

Without advertising, the DNRC Trust Land Division continues to run one of the oldest businesses in Montana. Dating back to statehood, Section 10 of the 1889 Enabling Act set aside Montana sections numbered sixteen and thirty six, granting them for support of common schools. This school trust endowment has remained solvent and today, nearing its 125th year in business, carries forward generating $100 million in base revenue for Montana’s public education system.

The school trust endowment is not only Montana’s largest purveyor of land and natural resources; it is perhaps the largest of any enterprise started in the state: Trust lands make more than 10 times what the cost to manage.

Operating free of debt, these endowment lands continue to support education and put a large number of Montanans’ to work, supplying manufacturers and fueling the urban and rural Montana economy. These lands are so productive that perhaps they are just as important stabilizing employment and commodity supplies as in supporting education.

On an annual basis tens of thousands of contracts with the private sector connect a vast number of Montana companies into the trust land economy. And where labor is concerned, a very high percentage of the work load to manage these endowment lands is made available through private firms.

Thousands of jobs are working in this economy. In Montana, it is estimated that every million board feet of harvested timber supports an economy of 10 full time positions across the state. With nearly 60 million board feet harvested annually in school trust forests, this University of Montana research would indicate a subsequent economy of 600 forest product jobs alone. And with each additional resource, be it coal, oil and gas, or land for agricultural production, there are many more private jobs in this endowment based economy.

Not only is the endowment valuable for private sector employment, but the location of where this work is needed stretches across the state. Examples of this range from the profitable timber sales of the Swan Valley, to strategic commercial development for the Bozeman and Kalispell growth corridors, pipeline and well development in the Elm Coulee oil field and Richfield County, or agricultural jobs supported in rural communities across the high line and prairie East.

The dispersed network of trust land helps spread these employment benefits across Montana.

In 2013, trust lands continued to make significant impact to the Montana economy generating $11, $30, and $40 million in forest, agriculture, and mineral leases and sales, respectively. In the same year, approximately $60 million in profits from these endowment activities provided $400 in funding for each of the 143,000 students enrolled in MonCONTINUED ON PAGE A10

Montana’s land enterprise

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FOR SALE

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tana’s K-12 schools. Millions more were also distributed to Montana Universities and specialized schools, lowering statewide education tax liability. As the endowment business grows into the future, these economic, education and tax benefits will continue to grow for Montana residents.

Go to www.dnrc.mt.gov for more information on DNRC programs and services.

DNRC’s Section 36, a square mile of land just outside the city limits of Kalispell, upper left, demonstrates the great potential of commercial real estate leasing for generating revenue on trust lands near population centers. (Photos courtesy of Montana DNRC)

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Winchester 1885 Deluxe High Wall .38-55 Special Order Target, 32” #4 bbl Win. 65 .25-20, rare Win. 1876 .45-60, nice Win. Mdls. 1890, 1895, 1892, 1894, 43 & 55 Win 1885 Sharps Meacham .45-70, 14 # Remington 725 & some Rolling Blocks Marlin Mdls. 1889, 1893, 1894 Colt DA revolvers & pistols Win 1876 Reising Arms .22 auto, ca. 1920 Civil War Muskets Trap Door Springfields Sharps Meacham WW II Nazi Memorabilia Large Silver Coin Collection Western Gear; Antiques & Collectibles

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Irrigated wheat on trust lands in Musselshell County. Agriculture and grazing payments on state trust lands generated $30 million in 2013.

(Photos courtesy of Montana DNRC)

For kids only - Pheasant and waterfowl weekend

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Montana’s young hunters are the focus of a special weekend youth waterfowl and pheasant hunting season September 27–28. Legally licensed hunters age 12 through 15 will be able to hunt ducks, mergansers, geese, coots and ring-necked pheasants statewide on these two days.

In addition, youngsters 11 years of age who will reach age 12 by January 16, 2015 may participate in this hunt with the proper licenses.

A non-hunting adult at least 18 years of age must accompany the young hunters in the field. The bag limit, shooting hours, hunter safety requirements and all other regulations of the regular pheasant and waterfowl seasons apply.

There is an exception to the youth waterfowl season at the Canyon Ferry WMA near Helena—shooting hours will extend from one-half hour before sunrise to noon September 27 and 28.

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Safety tips for back to school

By Leilana McKindra, Agricultural Communications Services, Oklahoma State University As kids head back to school this fall, parents and guardians should spend a few minutes discussing back-to-school safety tips.

“The better prepared we are for potential emergencies, the more we reduce our risk and increase our ability to stay safe,” said Gina Peek, Oklahoma State University (OSU) Cooperative Extension consumer and housing specialist.

“This applies to both adults and children.”

There are several easy ways adults can get kids ready to safely face a new school year. Start by assembling an emergency kit for a child’s book bag or locker. Similar to kits families are encouraged to build for home use, it should include basics such as water, food, a small flashlight with extra batteries and a first aid kit.

For a complete list of suggested emergency kit supplies, visit www.ready.gov.

“Be sure to check with the school to confirm what is and is not allowed on campus. For instance, schools prohibit knives or medicines outside the nurse’s office,” Peek said.

“Don’t forget to include an emergency contacts card sealed in a plastic bag to keep it from getting wet.”

Parents and guardians also should talk to children about how to react in case of an emergency. The goal is not to scare them, Peek emphasized, but to give them the confidence to know what to do even if a teacher or other adult is not around.

For help framing the conversation with a child, contact your local county Extension office for resources.

Meanwhile, most schools are required to post in each classroom evacuation routes for tornadoes and fire. Encourage kids to locate the posted routes and make sure they know where to go in the event of an emergency.

“Parents also can request a copy of a school’s emergency operations plan and ask about the precautions the school is taking to protect against possible intruders,” Peek said. “As it’s appropriate, share the details with your kids so they are prepared to react.”

Finally, for kids who walk or ride a bike to school, parents and guardians should accompany them several times to make sure they are comfortable. Then, mark the route on a map and include places where they can take shelter from bad weather or for other safety related reasons.

“Examples of safe places include other schools, community centers, friends’ homes, libraries and police and fire stations,” Peek said. “Designating these areas ahead of time hopefully will help your child feel safer traveling to and from school and give you a greater peace of mind as well.”

Seal the marked map in a plastic bag to protect it against general wear and tear and store it in the child’s school bag for easy reference.

Hunters need to be weed - aware

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Noxious weeds pose a serious economic and environmental threat to Montana. A “noxious weed” is any plant that state and federal authorities designate as a serious threat to agriculture, wildlife and native plant communities.

Noxious weeds and their seeds hitch rides with birds, big game animals, wool pants, horses, trains, the tires and undersides of automobiles and all-terrain vehicles, flowing water and the wind.

Reducing the spread of noxious weed infestations also protects the quality of Montana’s wildlife habitat and the health of the state’s fish and wildlife.

FWP encourages hunters and others to: • learn to identify noxious weeds; • check clothes, waders, pets and gear at the end of each trip to be sure they aren’t harboring stowaway weed seeds; • avoid driving through or parking vehicles and trailers in areas infested with weeds; • wash vehicles and trailers (especially the undercarriages) between outings; • pull small infestations of noxious weeds that have not gone to seed and leave them in an undisturbed area with their roots exposed. If flowers or seeds are present, pull the plants, place them in a plastic bag, and pack them out for proper disposal; • report large infestations to the landowners or to the county weed district.

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Combine • JD Model 7700 Turbo diesel, cab, air, 24’ header • 50’X 8’Brant auger • 20’X6” auger w/gas engine • Clipper Model 27 grain cleaner A1 shape Tillage • 30’ Great Plains no till-folding hoe drills, 10” spacing • 24’ International Harvester 150 hoe drills, 10” spacing, aqua-plants • 24’ Roll-o-flex cultivator w/spikes • 24’ Int. Model 48 disk w/hyd. lift, rubber transport • 4 bottom 3 pt. plow • Hyd. rock picker • 36’ Melroe 501 toolbar w/hyd. lift & wing, Noble Harrows • 13’ Ford 236 tandem disk, hyd. lift, rubber transport • 24’ Morris B2-24 rodweeder • 2-12’ Melroe 204 double disk drills, 7” spacing • 2-10’ JD 9350 drills, 14” spacing • 32’ JD 200F toolbar with hyd lift & wings • 4 spring tooth harrows • Noble ditcher Tractors • JD 4430 Hyd. FWA w/2 spool hyd., PTO, 540 &1000 RPM, 3 pt., cab, good rubber, w/JD 158 loader • Case 2670, 4 spool hyd., 4 WD, cab, air, 12’ Degleman hyd. dozer • Massey Ferguson Model 304 Industrial Backhoe w/302 backhoe, 300 loader • Ford 7600, 2WD w/cab, 2 spool hyd. 3 pt, PTO, Ford loader w/grapple • Ford 4000 Industrial w/3 pt. PTO, Ford loader, 10’ steel tooth hay head • Melroe M610 Bobcat w/manure bucket, new tires • McCormick Farmall H w/Shaver #8 hyd. post driver Haying • New Holland Hayliner 277 square baler, PTO w/Agratec stoker • New Holland Model 1114 Swather, hydrostatic drive 14’ auger header, cab, Ford diesel engine • OMC 595 round baler • Tonutti Spa P6-89 double windrow rake, 3 pt.

• 3 pt. round bale spear • New Holland BR780 round baler A1 Shape • 890 Farmhand tub grinder

Vehicles • 2001 Chevy 3500 HD 1 Ton dually diesel pickup, 6 speed trans., Blown engine • New 2014 PJ pickup flatbed, 120” long X97” wide • 2000 Chevy 2500 pickup, ¾ T., 4 WD, quad cab, 107,000, box damage leather A/C loaded • 1970 Ford 250 pickup, 4 WD, 4 speed • 1967 International Scout 800, Slant 4, 4 door • 1950 Chevy 6400 2 T truck w/ In-line 6 cyl. engine, 4 speed trans. w/2 speed axle, 12’ box w/drill filler • 2008 Artic Cat 366 4 wheeler • Baja Warrier motor bike • 1979 Yamaha 175 Motor Bike Antiques • 1934 Ford 1 T dump truck • 1940’s Ford pickup parts • 1936 International pickup • 1951 Case Model D tractor-restored, runs • 2-Co-op tractors #3 • JD Model A tractor w/tricycle front end, PTO • McCormick Farmall H w/tricycle front end • Tumblebug • Wagon running gear-wooden & steel • Wet stone • 8’ disk plow, horse drawn cultivator • Grasshopper poisoner • Pig oiler • Binder, dump rake, cultivator, walking plow, corn cultivator • Deering Giant horse drawn sickle mower • 2 bottom plows • Snow shoes • Fishing poles • Potato planter • Grain tank feed hoppers • Iron headboard • 25 gallon Redwing Crock Shop Equipment • Dayton 295 amp welder • P&H welder • Smith Acetylene welder w/bottles • Extension ladders • Large smoker • Buffalo #61 forge • Homelite saw • Compressor • Metal chop saw • Duracraft 8” grinder • Battery charger • Drill press’s • 1/2” drill, bits • Sockets ¾”-1/4” • Reddy space heater • Shop Vac • 6” vise • Hand tools • Electric impact wrenches

• Post vise, pullers • Saws • Anvil • Grease guns • Boomers, chains • Portable canopy • Hyd. cylinders • Gas engines • Water Pumps w/engines Miscellaneous • 2 Sheep Mounts • Misc. household items • Frigidare Upright freezer • Small Upright freezer • Plywood, lumber • Buzz Saw blade • Danhauser post hole digger, 3pt.

• Farmrite pickup weed sprayer-500 gal. w/54’ boom • Irrigation pipe w/2” pump • Gravel Washing Plant w/32’ Conveyor belt, engine • 7’X14’ steel fuel tank • 500 gal. fuel tank w/Gas boy pump • Table saw • Hog feeder • Gilson snow blower • Push mower • Bolens 770 tractor mower • 8’ back blade, 3 pt.

• Bundle RR ties • Bundle 4” treated posts • 8” poly culvert 20 ft long • 7-REA poles • Wire Livestock Equipment • Johnson calf table • Filson squeeze chute • Pickup stock rack • HiQual heavy round bale feeder • Sheep jugs • Wool sacks • Gate hinges • Round bale feeder • Sheep vet supplies • Harness, tack Sheep Flock • 200 head Targhee Ewes, 2-5 years old, Sold as Gate Run- Must be taken home day of Auction • 3-Targhee Rams-coming 2 year olds • 1- Guard Llama

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Zilmax has no apparent detrimental effect on cattle

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln The cattle feed additive Zilmax has no noticeable detrimental effect on cattle health or well-being, according to research by scientists from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service.

The study was undertaken after Zilmax’s maker, Merck Animal Health, temporarily suspended sales of the additive last year when concerns emerged in some quarters that it might cause lameness in cattle, said Ty Schmidt, a UNL animal scientist, who worked with colleagues including Jeff Carroll and Nicole Sanchez, both of USDA-ARS. During the 26-day study, scientists collected blood, via catheters; body temperature; and video images from 20 heifers, which were divided into two groups, with half receiving Zilmax at the recommended dose and half not receiving it. On the last day of the trial, four days after Zilmax supplementation was discontinued, heifers were exposed to a simulated stress event to mimic the stress response that would be anticipated in cattle being shipped from the feedlot to packing plant. At the conclusion of the trial, heifers were harvested at UNL and their hearts, liver, lungs, kidneys and adrenal glands were studied.

Results from the study demonstrated some differences in physiological and endocrine markers of stress and muscle accretion in heifers that were supplemented with Zilmax compared to heifers not fed Zilmax. Heifers fed Zilmax had an increase in parameters that indicate increased muscle mass. The increase in these parameters was expected, as the drug label for Zilmax includes statements pertaining to increases in creatinine and creatine phosphokinase, Schmidt said.

Results from this study, he added, also demonstrated that heifers supplemented with Zilmax had a decreased production of the stress hormone cortisol, and decreased body temperature during the simulated stress event. Histopathology of the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, and adrenal glands revealed some differences between the heifers supplemented with Zilmax and the heifers not receiving Zilmax. The livers and right adrenal gland of the Zilmax heifers were slightly smaller than heifers that were not fed Zilmax, but there was no difference in lungs, kidneys, or heart.

“Overall, the results of this trial indicate that while there are variations in the body temperature, endocrine and metabolic parameters and histopathology of major organs of Zilmax supplemented heifers, these differences are minor and show no indication that supplementation of Zilmax is detrimental to the health or well-being cattle,” Schmidt said.

In addition to Schmidt, Carroll and Sanchez, others who participated in the study were: Steve Jones and David Steffen, UNL, and graduate students Joe Buntyn and Sara Serien, also of UNL.

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AIR SEEDER FOR SALE

BeefTalk: Records, a positive opportunity

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service don’t all producers record and track indiAs summer appears to be waning and vidual cow-calf data? I’m sure the reasons fall soon will be upon us, I can remember are many. Time and cost probably are at the a former co-worker, Harlan Hughes, saytop of the list. Labor translates into time and ing; “You can’t manage what you don’t is not easy to find. Historically, most labor measure.” was homegrown and supplemented with The meaning never changes. The stateneighbors. Unfortunately, the labor pool is ment is true because you can’t manage what decreasing. you don’t measure. As producers prepare On a positive note, with increased revfor another weaning season, I certainly Bourgault 8810 40-ft. 5 row cultivator/air seeder, 8” spacenue, the opportunity to offset labor with hope they will not bypass the opportunity ing with Quik Detach packer wheels and 4 bar harrows, better equipment is real. Now would be a to record in writing factual data about their Model 3195 air tank, 3 tanks- 117 bushel, 78 bushel & 34 bushel, single shoot. Excellent heavy duty drill. good time to look around at some equipbeef operation. ment dealers to see what might be available.

As the world seems to move faster, one Call (406) 590-9100, Fairfield, MT Electronic ear tags, Bluetooth technology, of our human weaknesses is the tendency wireless connections and more chute-side to go with “gut instinct” and forgo the colrugged scale heads have made the job of lection of meaningful data. There always tagging, vaccinating and weighing calves is the option to read what everyone else manageable. is doing and then It just takes a little simply assume that more reading and the data also apperhaps a little time plies to one’s own to get everything operation. These plugged in. Under assumptions, again those conditions, I a product of our Teton Antique Steam & Gas would have no trouhuman weakness, Threshing Association’s ble putting that scale tend to assume the 31st Annual in the chute and colbest. lecting the perforHowever, much hreshing ee mance data needed to evaluate the cows. like school, all students are on the honor 2014 Threshing Bee in honor of Frank Bemis However, let’s take a look at reality roll until after the first test. Life is no differSeptember 20 & 21, 2014 during the upcoming fall season. Many ent. In this case, the test is production and producers have cattle spread 30 to 50 miles financial performance.

Choteau, Montana between pastures. Depending on the price Not to date myself, but following graduTwo blocks south of the City Park and availability of grass, the distances could ation from North Dakota State University Admission - $7.00 - ADMISSION GOOD FOR BOTH DAYS be even greater.

(NDSU) in the fall of 1975, I weighed my Grounds open at 7:00 a.m. daily with exhibits until 5:00 p.m.

Events will be held rain or shine.

For the center, a cattle workday means first calves in Ramsey County for the North the crew is loading horses by 5 a.m. and, Dakota Beef Cattle Improvement Associa— Daily Attractions — Breakfast served from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. depending on the pasture, rounding up tion. So after almost 40 years of encouragLunch served from 11 a.m to 1 p.m cattle by 6 or 7 a.m. If all the cattle are ing producers to “measure what they need • Threshing • Parade of Tractors • Steam Engines • Dutch Oven Cooking where they are supposed to be, they should to manage,” I quickly can reference many • Homestead House • Kids Tractor Pull • Tractors • Stationary Engines • Blacksmithing • Sawmilling & Planing be arriving just as the chute setup work is herds that excel in beef production.

• Swap Meet • Model Railroad Club Display being completed, the electronic scale has Those herds that are managed well have EXHIBITORS WELCOME been calibrated and the day’s objectives been able to capitalize and convert beef to Threshing 1:00 p.m. daily reviewed. dollars during some good times in the cowIf all goes well, the cattle should be calf segment of the industry. The financial Tractor Parade 3:00 p.m. daily worked by noon and the semi trucks loaded advantage of the current upturn in calf prices FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL OR WRITE: with this year’s high-valued calves destined and subsequent opportunity for increased TETON ANTIQUE CLUB, P.O. BOX 278, CHOTEAU, MT 59422 Frank Bemis (406) 466-2533 or Rick Corey 466-5409 for the weaning lots. The mother cows will positive net returns in the cow-calf business have been turned back to grass until time have proven to be real.

Accommodations and eateries AVAILABLE permits to bring them home. That is called Granted, not all success is associated Stage Stop Inn 466-5900, Big Sky Motel 466-5318, Gunther Motel 466-5444 work. directly with meticulous recordkeeping, but Main Street Express 466-5863, John Henry’s 466-5642, , As in any business, as a manager, what those who keep records with factual-based Elk Country Grill 466-3311, Log Cabin Cafe 466-2888, work gets done and what work is set aside goals certainly will have less positive or Outpost Deli 466-5330 is a decision that generally is driven by cost negative surprises.

No Camping at Show Grounds. Camping available Choteau Park for fee. and return. If you are going to do it right, The North Dakota Beef Cattle ImproveNOT RESPONSIBLE IN CASE OF ACCIDENTS weaning calves is hard work, and many days ment Association started in 1963, so why don’t go exactly as planned.

Bad weather, mechanical breakdowns, temperamental cattle and tired crews don’t help.

I have shared in this scenario for almost 40 years and the work does not change.

All Bred Heifers will “I’ve been However, producers have be ultrasounded. thinking it’s time changed. Those whose goal for a change.” is to move forward have done Managed by so with the incorporation of Andras Cattle Services, LLC solid records to substantiate John Andras • 406-670-5074 production and financial performance, and reset futuristic goals for the next decade.

Why? Because, as the late Ole Linnell, former Dunn County Extension agent would say, “You know what, you still can’t manage what you don’t measure.” Ole knew the truth, so I believe him.

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GRAIN TRUCKS FOR SALE

Bear spray - Carry it & know how to use it

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks The Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee recommends the use of bear spray and urges hunters to learn other bear1985 Peterbilt 359 Cummins 1994 Peterbilt 359 Cat L10, 9 speed, 18-ft. box, 1988 Western Star Cat aware safety measures.

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Hunters in bear country need to: 20-ft. box, hoist.....$28,000 .............................$38,500 (406) 939-0411 • carry bear spray and know how to use it, • hunt with a partner, leave detailed plans with someone and check-in periodically, • pay attention to fresh bear sign. Look for bear tracks, scat, and concentrations of natural foods, • use caution when hunting areas that have evidence of bear activity or areas with scavenging birds such as magpies, ravens, or crows.

Most grizzly bears will leave an area if they sense human presence. Hunters who observe a grizzly bear or suspect a bear is nearby should leave the area. If you do encounter a grizzly, stay calm, don’t run, and assess the situation by trying to determine if the bear is actually aware of you. Is it, for instance, threatening or fleeing? Always keep the bear in sight as you back away, and leave the area.

Here are some guidelines for using bear spray: Pre Plant - Chemfallow - Crop When to use bear spray • Bear spray should be used as a deterrent only in an aggressive or attacking confrontation with a bear.

Liquid Fertilizer Application How to use bear spray • Each person should carry a can of bear spray.

Terry Tomsheck 406-450-8013 or Rex Tomsheck 406-450-1252 • If a bear is moving toward you from a distance of 30Serving the Golden Triangle and surrounding areas 60 feet direct the spray downward toward the front of the bear with a slight side to side motion so that the bear spray billows up and creates a wide cloud that acts as a barrier 406-453-0010 between you and the bear.

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AUCTION

Saturday, September 27th, 2014 • 10:00 North Main Street, Shawmut, MT

a.m.

(90 miles NW of Billings & 15 miles E. of Harlowton, MT on Hwy. 12)

Absolute Auction, No Reserve or Minimum Bids!

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1955 John Deere 40-U

1954 JD 60

1941 JD Model H

1950 JD AR

JD 420

1941 John Deere L

1949 JD Model M

JD Model B

Massey Harris 30, restored, pto, belt pulley, new rubber 1951 Massey Harris Pony, WF, pto, restored, new rubber, sn PGA13411 1949 Co-op EC Row Crop, NF, new complete restoration, sn 30491731 1950 Waterloo Bronco, complete professional restoration, Wisc. Air-cooled 1950 Ford 8N, 3 pt, pto, complete professional restoration, sn 323595 engine, sn 758, less than 1000 made. Very rare tractor in high condition. uNRestoRed tRactoRs Leader IXB-5, full restoration, sn 008-006, good runner (RuNNiNG coNditioN) 1948 Earthmaster C, some restoration, sn N62-9025 AC Model G with sickle mower 1950 AC Mdl CA, WF, gas, older restoration, new rubber, pto, belt pulley 1937 JD A, un-styled, restored, new rubber, single front, fly wheel start, sn JD 420, WF, pto, original condition, pto, good rubber, JD 620, gas, 3 pt., pto, hyd., good rubber, power steering, sn 6220876, runner 452577 1956 JD 820, PS, re-built injectors, needs pto work, good rubber & runner 1941 JD H, NF, pto, complete restoration, new rubber 1963 MM Jet Star Two, gas, pto, hyd., 3 pt., good rubber, only 1100 gas 1941 JD L, 9 hp, partially restored, sn AL2084T, good runner version made, sn 25800997, good runner 1942 JD LI, complete restoration, new rubber, sn LI500921 L4100T MM EE, gas, NF, pto, excellent rubber, sn 422253, runner 1948 JD B High Rise, single front, pto, hyd., good rubber, sn 226532 MM 336-4, propane, WF, 3 pt, hyd., pto, orig. condition, runner, sn 16907217 1949 JD A, NF, hyd., 3 pt., pto, good rubber, sn 627064 MM U Universal, pto, hyd, rubber 50%, sn 10791, runner 1949 JD M, WF, partially restored, excellent rear rubber, sn M25768 MM Z Standard, WF, pto, new rubber, orig. condition 1950 JD AR, gas, pto, restored, new rubber, sn 273573 Oliver 70, NF, pto 1953 JD 50, NF, pto, restored, sn 5009584 Oliver 70 Row Crop, pto, WF, excellent rubber 1955 JD 40-U, pto, 14 hp., 3pt, draw bar, sn 63446, running condition 1954 JD 60, single front, complete restoration, pto, hyd., 3 pt., sn 6032333 1952 Oliver 99, gas, belt pulley, pto, sn 517619 (last of the Hart Parr’s) 1951 Farmall Super C, NF, 21 hp., belt pulley, sn FC135318, sells w/ Mc1954 JD 60, propane, restored, sn 6040180, good runner Cormick #21 mower, 7’ bar, JD B, single front, early restoration, hydraulics 1952 MM Z Universal, NF, 33 hp., pto, complete restoration, sn 00614523 1945 Farmall A, original condition, 16 hp., sn FAA127921, runner 1953 MM ZB, NF, older restoration, pto, hyd., excellent rubber, ROPS, 1940 Farmall M, NF, pto, new rubber, sn FBK2365F 1947 Farmall H w/loader & mower, set up for full time hyd., good rubber wheel weights, sn 062-01298 1965 MM Jet Star 3 Super, complete restoration, 44 hp, 3 pt., pto, new 14.9 1950 Massey Harris 22 w/MH loader, pto, ext. pto, sn 22GR 5315 1936 Co-op, gas, pto, sn 3-187, new rear rubber, Chrysler Ind. engine, runner x 28 rubber, sn 28302619, parade ready 1945 Oliver 60 Row Crop, NF, complete restoration, pto, belt pulley, new 1938 AC B w/loader and belly mower, sn 39553 1941 AC 45 w/ belly mower, gas, pto, original condition, sn WC110822 rubber, sn 612268 1949 AC G, original condition, sn 19016 1955 Oliver 55 gas, 3 pt., pto, complete restoration, sn 250005 1961 Oliver 1800, diesel, 80 hp., 540 pto, dual hyd., 90% 18.4 x 34 rubber, AC B, gas, w/belly mower, pto, good rubber AC C, WF, pto, 3 pt, good rubber had valve seats ground, good runner, cab, 6/2 spd AC early round baler, pto drive, 6 belts, twine tie, sn 67063 1949 Farmall Cub, complete professional restoration, pto, sn 59975 1949 Case VAC, WF, new rubber, sn VAC5361045 1941 Farmall H, NF, pto, partial restoration, good rubber, runner Case DC, WF, hyd., pto, fair rubber, sn DC110822 1954 Farmall Super C, WF, 2 pt, pto, older restoration, sn FC167407 1939 Case RC, full restoration, NF, rare sun burst grill, pto, belt pulley, sn Case L, gas, runner, sn 4210711 Ford 9N sells w/3 pt. mower, 3 spd, good rubber 4326252 1957 Ford 960, single front, std. trans, orig. condition, new rubber, sn 125975 1956 Case D, early complete restoration, pto, draw bar, sn 624364 1961 Case 750, crawler loader, diesel, hydrostatic, Drott 4 in 1 loader, rear Farmall M for parts Oliver Standard 80, engine stuck, sn 807690 ripper, good runner, hi/lo 2 spd, sn 7070053 1957 Massey Ferguson 35 Special, pto, 3 pt, new rubber, sn 663907, runner

RestoRed tRactoRs

1948 JD Model B High Rise

1954 JD 60

JD Model 620

1937 JD A

automobiles 1983 Hurst / Olds Cutlass, 15th Anniversary Model, 8358 actual miles, 4 extra wheels & tires 1978 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz, white leather interior, 61,192 actual miles, 500 engine. Excellent condition!

1977 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham DeElegance, 14,393 original miles, belonged to Peter Fortin, Billings, MT. Vinyl top, spoke wheels, 425 engine, 8 track player w/tapes, excellent cloth interior 1954 Packard Cavalier, 4 door sedan, auto, good glass & body, some rust on rt. rear qtr panel, running condition, very restorable 1956 IHC S-130 pickup truck, running condition, box and stock rack, restorable MT auto license plate collection, near complete. Sells as a unit.

40 cast iRoN seats Including: Keystone, Hoosier, Adriance, Massey Toronto, Buckeye Akron, Moline, Rockford, Stoddard, Kingman, Monitor, South Bend, Frost & Wood, Sattley, Aultman, Moline, Evans, Jones Rake, Rock Island, Western L Roller, Walter & Wood, Deering, Champion, Esterly, Dains

otheR tRactoRs & equip.

Several tractors for parts Many assorted tractor parts Assorted small tillage implements

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Don Eklund thoroughly enjoyed collecting and restoring his tractors. He took pride in being able to transform tractors that were “diamonds in the rough” to “parade ready”. Come and enjoy Don’s museum-like collection, Saturday, Sept. 27th, in Shawmut, MT. - Jayson & Kyle Shobe

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1939 Case RC

1965 MM Jet Star 3 Super

1950 Waterloo Bronco

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Clearwater Montana Properties donated $50,000 Properly analyzing these individual enterprises is an intelast year to local communities in Montana from proceeds of our sales! gral part of risk management planning.

The Enterprise Risk Analyzer (ERA) tool gives producers a way to examine the effect of all cash and non-cash income and expenses on an individual enterprise level. The tool divides direct cash expenses (such as feed, fuel, and vaccines) among enterprises, as well as indirect or non-cash expenses (such as owner labor and depreciation) that are generally more difficult to assign to individual enterprises.

Big Horn Basin Ranch Example M-H Ranch People’s Creek Farm Bar 5 Ranch The ERA tool provides three main benefits: profitability 703 Deeded Acres 1,220 Deeded Acres 1,274 Deeded Acres analysis for each enterprise and its contribution on the overall Stockett Dodson Belt business; expense analysis by category for each enterprise; $1,580,000 $936,000 $1,900,000 and breakeven yields and prices for each enterprise.

MLS# 14-945 MLS# 14-999 MLS# 14-943 This information is critical for producers to make necGo to CMPMontana.com and enter the MLS# into the search bar for more property details! essary adjustments in their business planning and best allocate capital to enterprises to maximize profits.

The Big Horn Basin ranch is primarily a cow-calf operation, running approximately 365 cow-calf pairs, along with several smaller cropping enterprises generating feed for the cow herd. The general tab in the ERA tool contains the information for the various enterprises. In our example, the ranch has a cow-calf enterprise and several cropping enterprises: native hay; oat hay; alfalfa hay (establishment year); and baled alfalfa hay.

The next step is to input the ranch’s IRS 1040 Schedule-F information to allocate income and expenses across the different enterprises including depreciation for all assets.

The user then allocates revenues and expenses in the allocator tab. All cash and non-cash items are divided among enterprises, with the unallocated amount shown on the right.

Remember to use the same method of dividing non-cash and indirect costs and returns (such as allocating dollar amounts as a percentage of acreage used or gross sales) consistently for all items or results may be distorted.

We will look closer at the net income and breakeven analysis using the ERA tool for this example ranch in the next installment in this series.

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2014 State of Montana Surplus Property Helena, MT • Saturday, September 27th • 9:00 a.m.

Sale Site: State Surplus Yard at the corner of Custer Ave. & Henderson, next to the Lewis & Clark Co. Fairgrounds.

1/2 TON PICKUPS (4wd & 2wd) 11 - FORD 1/2 tons (1978-2009) 12 - GMC 1/2 tons (1993-2008) 4 - CHEVROLET 1/2 tons (1990-2004) 3 - DODGE 1/2 tons (1996-2001)

MOTOR GRADER 1989 CATERPILLAR 130G w/14’ moldboard

3/4 TON PICKUPS (4wd & 2wd) 16 - CHEVROLET 3/4 tons (2000-2002) 4 - DODGE 3/4 tons (2001-2003) 8 - GMC 3/4 tons (1999-2009) 11 - FORD 3/4 tons (1991-2008)

CRAWLER 1973 CATERPILLAR D4D w/manual angle, EROPS

1 TON PICKUPS (4wd & 2wd) 1983 GMC 1 tons flatbed 5 - CHEVROLET 1 tons (1990-1998) 1996 DODGE cab & chassis CARS 3 - BUICK Century’s (2003-2007) 2007 DODGE Charger 2 - JEEP Cherokee’s (1995-1996) 2008 HONDA Civic Hybrid 2 - CHEVROLET Corsica’s (1993 & 1996) 14 - FORD Crown Vic’s (1997-2009) 2 - 1995 OLDSMOBILE Cutlass 24 - CHEVROLET Impala’s (2001-2009) 3 - CHEVROLET Lumina’s (1998-2000) 2 - DODGE Stratus (1998 & 2005) 19 - FORD Taurus (1995-2006) SMALL PICKUPS 3 - DODGE Dakota’s (2003-2006) 2007 DODGE Durango 2007 FORD RANGER 2004 GMC Canyon 2007 CHEVROLET Colorado 1983 GMC S15 4x4 ext. cab

SUV’s 2002 CHEVROLET Blazer, 4x4 4 - FORD Escape (2009 & 2010) 2 - 2001 FORD Excursion 6 - FORD Expedition (2005-2007) 1997 FORD Explorer 4x4 2007 JEEP Liberty 5 - 2008 JEEP Patriot 2005 FORD Sport Trac 1995 CHEVROLET Tahoe 4x4 1993 GMC Yukon 4x4 14 - VANS & MINI VANS Water tanks, pumps & hose reels Generators

GREGORY electric pallet lift w/charger Trailer mounted paint sprayer Riding lawn mowers

COATS tire machines & balancer

WHEEL LOADER 1973 JOHN DEERE 544A w/1 1/2 yd. bucket

PLOW TRUCKS & DUMP TRUCKS 4 - 1984 & 1985 AUTOCAR 4x4 plow trucks w/2 way plows, wing plows & sanders 2 - MACK 4x4 plow trucks w/2 way plows & sanders (1980 & 1981) 1992 CHEVROLET Kodiak w/plow & sander 1983 GMC Topkick t/a dump truck 1975 CHEVROLET s/a dump truck 1989 GMC 7000 s/a dump truck 1986 INTERNATIONAL t/a dump truck TRUCK TRACTORS 1992 KENWORTH t/a truck tractor 1978 FORD L9000 t/a truck tractor w/tank trailer FORKLIFTS 2 - HYSTER S60XL w/6000 lb. capacity HYSTER H40XL w/4000 lb. capacity MASSEY 30 tractor w/loader

9 - Tandem dual tilt deck equipment trailers 6 - Boats & trailers

6 - SKIDOO & ARCTIC CAT snowmobiles 2 - WELLS CARGO enclosed trailers

Crack sealers and road oil distributors

POLARIS & SUZUKI four wheelers

7 - Reversible & one-way snow plows 6 - Truck flatbeds 4 - Sander boxes

Assorted tool boxes

BLACKHAWK transmission jack

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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

Pressure builds on cattle prices

By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist With boxed beef prices down sharply from the second rollercoaster high of the year, fed cattle prices may have peaked seasonally. Fed prices are currently holding mostly steady near $150/cwt. but will likely decrease into May as This spreader will help manage environmental fed cattle marketings increase seasonally. Cattle slaughter concerns associated with stockpiled manure, typically increases from April through May to seasonal peaks apply a uniform layer of material in June. Fed cattle prices typically decrease from April peaks and provide a return on investment of handling cost. to summer lows in July. Average price change from current market levels would suggest that fed prices could drop to Phone (406) 899-0072 or (406) 899-2182 Great Falls, Montana around $140/cwt. by July. Given some bunching of placements in the past couple of months, it would not be surprising to see fed prices drop into the mid $130s, at least briefly, for a summer low. Beef demand, House is located as expressed by wholesale at 115 S. 4th St. W., Malta. and retail beef prices, will 1400 st. ft. house - 2 bedrooms, 2 bath, be key through this seasonal full unfinished basement, single car attached garage on a large lot. Very nice! supply increase.

Legal description: Lot 002, Block 010, Feeder cattle prices have Sct 18, Twn 30N, Rng 30E, Trafton’s been holding strong as well First Addition, Malta. S18, T30N, R30E, but are showing signs of Block 110, Lot 002, Lot2A of Amended weakening from the current Plat 111A. peaks. Several factors may contribute to weaker feeder prices in the coming weeks.

Persistent drought conditions and delayed spring temperatures are both contributing to growing concern about forage conditions. The clock is ticking on spring pasture and hay development and another 2-4 weeks of delay will limit summer grazing demand and may force some producers move defensively to ensure forage demands can be met. At the same time, delays in corn planting, along with USDA estimates for smaller corn acreage and AM tighter old crop corn supplies have firmed corn prices. The House is located at 29 S. 10th St. E., Malta. corn market will be closely 24x60 double wide, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, watching weather conditions underground sprinklers, backyard shed. Very nice! from now on and corn market Legal description: Lot 009, Sct 19, Twn 30N, Rang volatility could add to feeder 30E, Murray Add., Malta. S19, T30N, R30E, price pressure.

Lot 009, Lot 9 - 1973 Wickes Home.

Slaughter cow prices have pulled back slightly from reTo view either of these cord levels in the past week properties, call Cliff Rustad at or so. This is earlier than the 654-1772 or 654-4053. typical May peak in slaughter cow prices. Looming •Couch, Loveseat, Chair •Steamer Trunk prospects for poor forage •2 End Tables, 1960s •Kerosene Lamp conditions could result in •RCA TV •Yarn counter-seasonal increases in •DVD Player •Antique Side Table cow culling in coming weeks, •VHS Player •Crochet Thread much as happened last year in •Several VHS Movies •Dishcloth Yarn •TV Stand •Cross Stitch the first half of the year. Thus •Antique 4 Drawer Dresser •Fabic - yards & yards! far, demand for replacement •3 Book Shelves •Lots of Material for Quilts heifers and breeding cows •Lots and lots of Books •Other Crafts has been strong, especially •Work Baskets •Doll Making Materials in the central and northern •Craft Magazines •Singer Sewing Machine, 1960s Plains. Only slight increases •Recliner •Gift Wrapping Supplies breeding female demand •Retro Carpeted Spool •Collectible Figuriness have been noted in the South•Desk •Office Supplies AUCTIONEERS NOTE: For those bidding on the real estate •Old Student Desk •Brother Word Processor ern Plains this spring, where 10% down is due day of sale with remaining balance due at •Computer Desk and Chair •Computer Monitor drought conditions have been closing. Taxes will be paid up to closing.

Lunch available.

•Oak Dining Room Table •Antique Desk more prevalent, and the de•8 Dining Room Chairs •HP All in One Printer/Copier mand appears to be diminish•Freezer •Collectible Salt & Pepper Shaker ing rapidly.

•Bedroom Set, 1960s •Antique Radio •Antique Rocking Chair double bed, dresser/mirror Tight supplies will con•Small File Cabinet •Card Table & 4 Chairs and nightstand tinue to dominate the market •4 Bar Chairs •Ironing Board & Iron •Lloyds Stereo, 8 track, radio, situation and provide strong •Microwave •Lots of Sewing Notions turntable •Dishes •Christmas Gifts support for cattle and beef •Pots and Pans •Christmas Decorations prices. However, seasonal Malta, Montana •Dehydrator •Queen size Bed tendencies and a variety of MANY, MANY •Toaster Oven •Grills •9 Drawer Dresser factors will likely pressure •2 Waffle Irons •Lamps •Utility Cabinet CLIFF RUSTAD, Auctioneer feeder and fed cattle prices MORE ITEMS •3 Hand Mixers •Pin Ups, 1928s some in the coming weeks.

406-654-1772 • 406-654-4053 cell •Blooming Onion Maker •Wall Hangings TOO Factors to closely watch in •Electric Knife •Futon BONDED & INSURED •Coffee Pots •Oak Chair the next few weeks include: Sale day takes precedents over advertising error. for accidents.

NUMEROUS TO TERMS:NotCash,responsible •Filtron Cold Brew Coffee Maker •Carpentery Tools regional drought conditions; Check, Certified Check with •Apple Peeler •2 Rototillers proper identification or letter of credit. No items crop planting and developwill be removed until they are paid for.

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•Ice Cream Maker •Lawn Tools ment; and the PEDv situation and hog markets.

Alice W atts Estate &

Real Estate

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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

New and Used J&M Grain Carts

Different models, bushel capacity and pricing Give us a CALL

AIR & CONVENTIONAL DRILLS

Case IH 8500 45-ft., 12” spacing, rubber packers..................... $19,500 Flexi-Coil 5000 57’x9” spacing, steel packers, 2340 variable rate cart.. ............................................................................................. $55,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, new style disbribution system, capped steel packers, single shoot, 2320 tank.................... $49,500 1998 Flexi Coil 5000 57-ft, 9” spacing, 2320 tank, 11L-15 tires. Can be made into 39-ft or 57-ft.

39-ft..................................................................................... $42,500 57-ft..................................................................................... $49,500 2000 New Noble 392 42-ft. drill, tow behind cart, 8” auger, 7” spacing, steel packers........................................................................ $39,500 Concord 50-ft., 12” spacing, 3400 tow behind. Very clean........ $35,000 Concord 60x12 air drill, shanks replaced with Edge-On shanks, diesel motor (if you want it can be a fan motor), 3000 cart............ $35,000 Great Plains 45-ft. air drill, 7” spacing.......................................$35,000 NEW 2012 Ezee-On AC 315 tow behind air cart, 3 compartments, 100 bushel....................................................................................$69,500 Flexi-Coil 2340 variable rate tow behind cart............................$29,500 (2) Sets Case IH 7200 14-ft. x 7” hoe drills, boxes good shape, fair tires, 3 rank, steel packers, extra parts....................................... Set $9500 (3) International 7100 rubber packers, regular hitch. Each..........$2000 International 150 14’ drills, 12” spacing. Each..............................$1000 (4) John Deere 9350 drills with fertilizer, steel packers. Each.......$1500 2009 Brillion SS-12 12-ft. grass seed drill. Good condition.......$12,500

TILLAGE EQUIPMENT

Summers Supercoulter Plus...................................................$59,500 Friggstad CD-83-102 62-ft. chisel plow, 12”, new style shank/shank holders..................................................................................$19,500 2005 Morris 8900 60’x12” chisel plow with harrows...................$49,000 International 490 32-ft. disc, very good condition......................$12,500 Melroe Renn 503 42-ft., hydraulic fold Degelman harrows. One 6-ft. section missing. John Deere hubs and spindles......................$9500 Gysler 24-ft. plow. No harrows, cable fold.....................................$4500 Clark Melroe 903-816 moldboard plow, 8 bottom, 16”..................$8000 Victory blade plow, 40-ft., weights, duals on center section. Blades in good condition......................................................................$10,000

SPRAYERS

2007 Apache 1010 with 1000 gallon tank, 60- to 90-ft. booms, Auto Steer, rate shut off, dual rear wheels, triple nozzles. 1189 hours, field ready...................................................................................$132,500 Ag Shield 100-ft. sprayer with 1000 gallon tank............................$6500 Summers sprayer with 1000 gallon tank.......................................$5000 Brandt QF2000 sprayer with 1500 gallon tank..............................$9500

New Seed Master Drills - 50-ft. x12”, 54-ft.x12” (can be increased to 60-ft.), 70-ft.x12”, 70-ft.x12” with 300 BV on board seed tank with Zone Command individual row metering.

Tank’s Available - 300 TD 820 BV (tow between) TBTW or (tow behind) TB

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

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

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COMBINES

2014 Case IH 8230 0 hours, 900/60R32 singles, moisture/yield Pro 700 monitor, air compressor, Magna Cut chopper, 2016 head..... Just In

2004 Case IH 8010 2040 separator hours, 2700 engine hours, has IH 2020 30-ft. flex head, upgraded Monitor Pro 600, Contour Master, chopper, long auger, moisture/yield, new rotary drive kit, updated feeder house, 2006 newer engine................Combine only $175,000 With header.........................................................................$200,000 2011 Case IH 7120 600 separator hours, hopper topper, chopper, Pro 600 monitor.........................................................................$228,500 2011 Case IH 7088 550 hours, Color Touch monitor, chopper..$199,500 2007 Case IH 7010 912 engine hours, 706 separator hours, standard chopper, deluxe cab, Pro 600 monitor.................................$159,500

TRACTORS & LOADER

Big Bud 665/50 Detroit 12V-92 at 700 hp., Trelleborg 900/65 duals, HID lights, JD compatible Auto Steer, 75830 Clark axles...........$260,000 Big Bud 600/50 KT 1150 motor, major component work, twin disk transmission, 75,000# Clark axles, new paint, new 30.5x32 tires...... .............................................................................................$180,000 Big Bud 550/50 550 hp, 2610 Series transmission, 70,000 lb. Clark axles, new paint and interior..........................................................$125,000 Big Bud 525/50 600 hp, 1110 hours, 1150 motor, new style ROPS cab.......................................................................................$125,000 Big Bud 525/50 rebuilt transmission........................................$110,000 Big Bud KT 525 525 hp, can be 600 hp. 30.5x32. Recent engine work.

Good condition.......................................................................$39,500 Big Bud 500/30, 475 hp, 8V-92 engine, duals @ 60%, Clark axles, 4 remotes, new paint................................................................$95,000 Big Bud 450 Series IV, 5655 hours, Cummins engine, Trelleborg tires... .............................................................................................$199,500 Big Bud 450 Series IV, 3000 hours, 3406 Cat engine, Trelleborg tires... .............................................................................................$199,500 1979 Big Bud 450/50, 30.5x32 duals, 4037 hours....................$89,500 Big Bud KT450 1150 Cummins 450 hp, 13 speed Fuller transmission, 70,000# Clark axles, needs paint..........................................$29,500 1979 Big Bud 360/30, updated wiring, new paint and interior, 3327 hours.

Set up for air drill hydraulics..................................................$95,000 1973 Big Bud HN360.................................................................$29,500 2002 Case IH STX450 4WD, 5 remotes, 710x38 duals at 50%, 5500 hours....................................................................................$115,000 2009 Case IH 275 Magnum 4WD with L780 Pro Loader, PTO, powershift, 3005 hours..........................................................................$149,000 2010 Case IH Puma 210, 650 hours, MFWD, 4WD, 3 hydraulics, CVT transmission, Full Auto Guidance.......................................$149,500 Versatile 895..............................................................................$37,500 Versatile 700 5524 hours...........................................................$12,500 Rare Wagner 17, factory installed 318 Detroit diesel engine, 23.1x30 tires, factory duals, dual hydraulics. All original, good condition.....$29,500 Wagner soil packer with dozer, FWD.........................................$15,000 Agco 8610 MFD tractor, 5529 hours, 94-100 hp, PTO, 3-point, shedded.........................................................................................$39,500 Steiger Cougar ST 270 2105 hours on meter...........................$28,000 Steiger Panther ST325 4WD, Cat 3406 engine.........................$15,000 John Deere 8630 4WD, quik hitch, 3 point, PTO, tires at 50%..$29,500 John Deere 7520 150 hp 4WD, PTO, nearly new tires. Very clean tractor..........................................................................................$17,500 CAT 920 loader with cab.............................................................. Just In 2004 Cat Challenger 765 PTO, powershift. 2400 hours. Super clean.... .............................................................................................$155,000

MISCELLANEOUS

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

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

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

HEADERS & ATTACHMENTS

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

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The DH-50 and 60 series Pillar drills are 5 plex toolbars with parallel lifting sub frames to lift and lower the double shoot Disc/Hoe openers. The main toolbar does not move to lift the openers out of the ground. With depth stops on the cylinders it is very easy to maintain the correct frame height as the disc wears or when changing seeding depth.

They also feature a rear walking beam that keeps all the transport wheels on the ground. This feature removes the stress on the frame during transport and keeps the toolbar as level as possible in the field. There are walking axles on the transport wheels as well, these features keep an even load on all four corners of the toolbar all the time.

The DH5010 and DH6010 Pillar disc drills come with Flexi-Coil easy flow headers but can be adapted to other air carts as well. These two models come with an 8 run, double shoot air pack.

Call for more details.

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ALFALFA SEED FOR SALE

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

Proposed rule could enhance tracking of ground beef sources

By K-State Research and Extension News O’Quinn, assistant professor in the DepartA recently proposed rule by the U.S. ment of Animal Sciences and Industry at Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Kansas State University.

Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) would Traditionally, he said, retailers combine require grocery stores and supermarkets to TIRES & STRAW CHOPPER FOR SALE beef purchased specifically for grinding keep more documentation on ground beef 4- skid steer tires 12-16.5, 70%................................... $800 with beef products that may have hit the sources, which could assist in more timely 1- Allied tractor tire 16.9-38, 50%............................... $300 end of their shelf-life in a whole muscle cut traceability of a particular beef source that 2- Firestone 18.4R38, 8 ply, for 16” rims, 40%. Each.$300 form, such as roasts and steaks, to create may have caused a foodborne illness.

2- Firestone 14.9R26 for 13” rims, 10 ply 25%. Each.$200 the ground beef products consumers see on The proposed rule would require retailers Straw chopper for John Deere 7720........................... $400 shelves. This limits traceability to a specific to keep records of all the sources of ground Please call (406) 546-7952 source of potentially contaminated meat if beef that they grind in-store, said Travis a foodborne illness outbreak were to occur.

“Currently, there aren’t 2 Llamas, 9 Guns, Vehicles, Tractor, Skid Steer, Collectables, Tools & more! regulations that require those retailers to track what products, the amounts and the sources of those products that go into their store’s ground product. The proposed rule would change that,” O’Quinn said.

With the rule in place, consumers could potentially know about a ground beef product contaminated with E. coli, for example, more rapidly and hopefully before the product is consumed in the home, he said.

For retailers, the rule CASE 1410 w/ Loader CASE 1818 w/ bucket would require extra record keeping on products all the  way through the grinding Tractor & Equipment: Case 1410 w/ Case 65 loader, 7 ft. bucket, diesel, rear tires process, but O’Quinn said 18.4 x 34 @ 65% or better, Front 11.2 x 24, 2 aux. hyds, 3 point, 1000 pto, cab, runs good, front wheel assist, Sn. TR7519C Near New Bale Spear for Tractor loaders this extra work could save the Case 1818 Skid steer, 2 cyl gas, 44 in. bucket, Shows 713 hours, sn. GCJ0001868 Trucks: *1956 GMC 100, LWB, flatbed, no engine in it, owner was getting ready to retailers time down the road install a rebuilt 350 SBC engine, auto trans, shift kit, clean truck inside & out. Engine will if they needed to help public be include with the truck. 6 lug aluminum wheels, Well cared for adult owned for past 30 + years. sells w/ owners confirmation; 1982 Toyota 4x4 237k, 7 1/2 ft. bed, runs, drives health officials trace down a Hay & Livestock: 6 round bales 2 yr old hay, load out available day of auction; 2- Male contaminated product.

Llamas father & son, 7 yrs old & 4 yrs. old been with horses, will eat from your hand, good guard animals; 3 Older Saddles & misc. horse tack The rule does not affect Car & Other Trailers: Factory built 80 in. wide x 18 ft. 2 5 lug axles, decent 15 inch rubber, wood floor, 2 in ball; 10 ft. Horse Trailer 2 in. ball, 7 ft. wide, 2 horse, decent the beef ground and packfloor; 7 1/2 ft. x 12 ft T/A Trailer w/ punched steel floor, 2 in. ball; Calkins S/A boat trailer aged prior to the retail level, w/ winch, ST185/80/13 tires, 17ft. Long; Yard Trailer 4ft. x 6 ft w/ 2 ft sides 15 in tires 5 ft. x 10 ft. S/A trailer w/ metal deck, has new 205/75/15 tires as these pre-packaged, caseShop & Tools: New Miller Thunderbolt AC/DC welder w/ leads; Oxy / Act. torch set w/ ready products are already cart, HF Electric pressure washer, 1450 psi.; Pipe threading set w/ ratchet; Various Chilton repair books, Stromberg Carb book & others; Gas & Electric chain saw's; Remsourced, he said. It is intended ington Concrete nail gun; Trans jack w/ strap; Red 3 ton jack; 2 Engine cranes; Weed eater; Napa 10 mm - 32 mm wrench set; Many SAE & Metric end wrench's; Delta 10 in. specifically for meat ground table saw; Tire machine from old Flying J; New torch cart; 2 metal detectors; Metal nail in-store. magnet; Many misc. auto related parts / gasket sets; 3/8th chains & binders; Simplex house jack; Ridgid pipe wrenches; Ball peen hammers; Soft blow hammers; Brass “Because of the added headed hammers; Safety helmet with shield & ear protection; Screw drivers; Chevron record keeping, we may see Delo tin oil sign; Shovels; 2-5 gallon buckets of lead; Large & small pry bars; Fire extinguishers; Sockets, Stainless steel work bench; Metal shelving; Portable metal stairs; more case-ready products Trailer Only Scaffolding; Bostich coil roofing nailer w/ nails; Dremel tool w/ attachments; Makita 14 in metal saw; 2 in. Rolls of Fire hose; & many more shop items. coming directly from the “-This is a partial Firearms, Reloading & Hunting packers and producers to listing, expect a Winchester Model 130 XTR Waterfowl 12 gauge sn. LX080931 few surprises” Ruger Model 10/22 22 L.R. w/ Weaver 4x scope sn. 112.48322 the retail store, already in a Savage Fox Model BSE Series H 12 ga. Sn. E135760 shelf-ready state as opposed Savage Arms 20 ga. 3 in. chamber sn. C659867 Please note the Remington Model 700 Burris Scope 3x-9x sn. A6580051 Auction Order. to grinding at the retail level,” Beretta 9mm Model 92FS sn. BER275915Z Simulcast bidMossberg Model 500A 12. gauge shotgun, Camo covers sn.

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Yard: New DR 3 point rotary chipper, unused For more information Building Materials: New pedestal sink; New corner shower unit; Misc. building supplies; 200 amp breaker box w/ breakers about the proposed rule and Collectable & Household Items: Time Life & other western books; Canning Jars & to view or submit comments, canning supplies; Dumbbell weight set; DP weight bench; Electric treadmill; Carpet shampooer; Several white 5 gal. buckets w/ lids; 8+ Full faced helmets; 6-8 Large Inflatvisit the USDA FSIS webable Christmas figures; New Chaps for kids & adults; New Spurs; Karaoke machine; site (http://www.fsis.usda.

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MSU recently tied for second place at the National Academic Quadrathlon. Team members, from left, were Ben Stokes, Anna Downen, team adviser Rachel Endecott, Jessica Roloff and Preston Kiehl. (Photo from American Society of Animal Science).

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Four students from the Department of Animal and Range Sciences at Montana State University tied for second place in the National Academic Quadrathlon, held July 20-21 in Kansas City, Missouri, and Manhattan, Kansas.

Anna Downen of Columbia Falls, Preston Kiehl of Winnett, Jessica Roloff of Bozeman, and Ben Stokes of Pflugerville, Texas, competed in a four-part contest that consisted of a comprehensive written exam, impromptu oral presentation, hands-on lab practicum, and a double-elimination quiz bowl tournament.

The MSU team competed with four other universities, including Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University and Texas A&M University.

The MSU team won the oral presentation and took second in the lab practicum.

“Anna, Preston, Jessie, and Ben did a fantastic job representing MSU at the contest.

I’m extremely proud of them and their hard work. It’s exciting that MSU holds our own with much larger schools. It only increases our confidence that our program is turning out students who are well-prepared for their future careers,” said team adviser Rachel Endecott.

Three of the four students graduated from MSU in May. Kiehl has one semester remaining and plans to return to his family ranch. Downen now lives in Fairview and works at a Sidney veterinary clinic.

Roloff works on a ranch near Lewistown. Stokes is starting a master’s degree at Iowa State University.

The national contest was held in conjunction with the 2014 joint annual meeting of the American Society of Animal Science, American Dairy Science Association, and Canadian Society of Animal Science.

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Where will beef cows expand?

By Chris Hurt, Purdue University Extension It is getting to be a well repeated story. Beef cow numbers are at their lowest level since 1962. Cattle and feeder cattle prices are at record highs and feed prices have dropped.

Beef consumers continue to eat beef and are rewarding the beef industry with very profitable returns. So when are beef producers going to expand the breeding herd and in what regions of the country will that occur?

To answer those questions we first look at the areas of the country that had the biggest reductions in beef cow numbers due to drought, high feed prices, and financial losses. Since 2007, beef cow numbers dropped by 12 percent totaling 3.8 million head. The biggest declines were in the region with the most cows-the Southern Plains- which accounted for 1.6 million of the decline. Texas, the big beef cow state, had a reduction of 1.4 million head, an astonishing 36 percent of the nation’s total decline. That region’s expansion opportunities are very mixed due to lingering drought. About one-third of Texas remains in the three highest drought categories, D2-D4. Importantly, parts of cow-dense eastern Texas are now out of drought and the National Weather Service is forecasting some continued drought abatement by this fall for the region. In conclusion, lingering drought in the Southern Plains will tend to mean a slow expansion there.

The second most important region for beef cows is the Southeast, which had an 822,000 head beef cow reduction since 2007, or 21 percent of the nation’s total. The biggest reductions were in Tennessee and Kentucky and accounted for 59 percent of the region’s decline. The Southeast is generally in good shape for pastures as the impacts of the 2012 drought have passed.

The third most significant beef cow area is the Northern Plains, where beef cow numbers did not drop over the past seven years. This probably means that producers in that region will be expanding numbers with large amounts of grazing land. Lower returns to grain production are expected to bring some conversion of land back to grazing in coming years as well. The Central Plains are the fourth most important area and drought continues to linger in Kansas and parts of Nebraska, slowing their expansion.

The fifth most important beef cow region is the Western Corn Belt from Minnesota to Missouri. That region had a reduction of 566,000 cows, or 15 percent of the national reduction. Over the last seven years this region has been most dramatically affected by the ethanol boom. Traditionally a low-grain price region, many farmers once talked of “walking” their corn to town in the form of value-added livestock. Now, hauling corn to the local ethanol plant is often the preferred marketing plan. The ethanol impact is much less important in Missouri, where more marginal land is suited to beef cows, so that state is expected to lead the coming expansion for that region.

The rest of the country has a mixed situation. Severe drought in California and other parts of the West and Pacific Northwest are going to prevent expansion in some of those areas. On the other hand, the Eastern Corn Belt and the Northeast will see some expansion, but these have become relatively minor beef cow regions.

The latest June Cattle inventory update from USDA does not answer the question of whether expansion is underway, since USDA was not funded to collect mid-year cattle inventory data one year ago. Numbers from January seemed to suggest that heifer retention was up two percent, signally expansion. But, the June inventory was two percent lower than two years-ago, providing inconsistent signals.

Low slaughter numbers seem to be signaling that heifers are being pulled away from slaughter and toward breeding herd retention. The number of cattle processed this year is down seven percent, a number greater than would have been expected in the absence of expansion. Cow and heifer slaughter have been low as well.

Finished cattle prices have reached record highs over $160 in recent weeks. In 2013, finished cattle prices averaged about $126. At the start of 2014, forecasts were for prices to average in the mid-$130’s. Now, it appears the 2014 yearly average price will be close to $150. The mid-$150s are expected for the remained of the year, with prices dropping to the low-$150s for the first-half of next year.

When will expansion begin and where will it occur?

Clearly the profit incentive has returned more powerfully than expected. Pastures and ranges have returned in some regions and feed is more available. But drought is limiting forages in other significant areas. This means the national beef cow expansion will be slowed and that tight beef supplies will be with the country for several more years.

Scout pastures for armyworms

By Carol Sanders, University of Arkansas Extension Arkansas is home to two kinds of armyworms – true armyworms and fall armyworms. During their last two stages of growth, they eat tremendous amounts of grass so scouting pastures for armyworms is essential, says Dr. David Fernandez, Cooperative Extension Program livestock specialist at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

True armyworms are usually a springtime pest, especially in northern Arkansas on cool season grasses. But they can also be a problem in southern Arkansas. Fall armyworms are more common in southern Arkansas, and they appear in midsummer especially in bermudagrass pastures, he says.

Armyworms easily avoid detection by the casual observer which is one reason damage seems to appear overnight.

True armyworms eat at night so their damage is especially noticeable in the morning.

Armyworm damage looks like brown drought damage because of dehydration from the leaves of the damaged grass. You will also find frass, which are small, dark seedlike caterpillar droppings.

“The best time to check for true armyworms is at night and for fall armyworms early in the morning or in the late afternoon when they feed,” says Dr. Fernandez. Otherwise, you’ll have to get on your hands and knees and look under the thatch to find them where they rest during the day.

“Just because farmers and ranchers find signs of armyworms doesn’t mean they need to spray,” says Dr. Fernandez. Armyworms have many predators and diseases that kill them. It is not uncommon to scout pastures one day and find many caterpillars and then be unable to find any a couple of days later. Deciding when to spray requires sampling.

Dr. Fernandez offers these tips on sampling for armyworms.

Make a 1 square foot sampling device from some PVC pipe and PVC elbows.

Take at least 10 random samples from across your pastures by throwing it (not too far so you can find it easily) on the ground.

Get down on the ground, and carefully count the number of caterpillars you find.

Remember to look under leaves and thatch.

If you find three or more caterpillars a half-inch long, treat your pastures. If the caterpillars are smaller, treatment is not necessary as their natural enemies may control them. But, producers should continue scouting because if natural predators do not control the armyworms, they could do lots of damage, advises Dr. Fernandez.

If hay is ready to cut and bale, avoid spraying by baling, advises Dr. Fernandez.

Larger caterpillars over 1.5 inches have already done most of the damage they will do so spraying won’t help and will cost money.

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Unmanned aircraft offer ag potential

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln Advances in unmanned aircraft systems combined with next generation sensors will contribute to the challenge of feeding our future world in a sustainable manner, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) engineer says.

However, while unmanned aircraft systems will have quite an impact in agriculture’s future, it currently is illegal to operate one of these aircraft for commercial or business use, said Wayne Woldt, engineer in Biological Systems Engineering.

Farmers and crop scouts may find using unmanned aircraft outfitted with advanced imaging sensors beneficial in locating problem areas in fields, such as weeds, water stress, insect stress and crop stress, and in fact, it is expected agriculture will account for an 80 percent share of the emerging unmanned aircraft market, Woldt said.

“The view you can get of a field or livestock operation is unparalleled, without cost of going up in an airplane, and the view is very helpful in understanding your production system,” Woldt said.

But the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources engineer cautions it currently is illegal to operate an unmanned aircraft for commercial or business use, which would include agriculture.

The aircraft can be flown for hobby use, which is defined very narrowly. And if an unmanned aircraft is flown for hobby, or private use, the individual needs to be very careful for low flying aircraft such as agricultural spray pilots, pipeline inspectors, photographers, and other aircraft that are flying low for a specific reason. A collision of an unmanned aircraft with an airplane could be very expensive, and perhaps even deadly.

The FAA is working on regulations for small, unmanned aircraft, which are 55 pounds or less. These regulations should be drafted this fall, and this will lay the groundwork for business and commercial use of unmanned aircraft, including use in agriculture.

“The FAA takes great pride in the safety of the air space over the U.S., with it being one of the safest in the word,” Woldt said. “The FAA is looking to make it legal to fly these unmanned aircraft for farming purposes. So stay tuned, and commercial use of unmanned aircraft will soon be incorporated into the national air space.”

Until then, it is important that these unmanned aircraft remain grounded, and not used for business or commercial purposes.

If they are used, one must have an FAA issued certificate of authorization, which is only available to aircraft owned by the state, for research, and other civil aviation purposes such as emergency response.

Woldt is just getting his NU-AIRE research and education program underway at IANR, with additional information at http://nuaire. unl.edu.

Compounds stimulate mosquito taste receptors

By Sandra Avant, Agricultural Research Service Mosquitoes not only have a sense of smell for certain insect repellents, but they also have a sense of taste for these chemicals, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists.

Joseph Dickens, an entomologist with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Henry A. Wallace Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) in Beltsville, Maryland, discovered for the first time that a taste receptor located on a mouthpart of mosquitoes is sensitive to DEET, the most common active ingredient in insect repellents.

Scientists have known for some time that DEET works by interacting with the mosquito’s smell (olfactory) receptor cells, causing the insect to become confused and to fly away.

Dickens’ findings, published in Naturwissenschaften, demonstrate that DEET also interacts with a specific mosquito taste (gustatory) receptor, which could indicate the existence of a sensory pathway for taste that deters blood feeding by the insects.

Dickens and his colleagues, working in BARC’s Invasive Insect Biocontrol and Behavior Laboratory, recorded responses of yellow fever mosquitoes to six different chemicals. They tested a feeding deterrent, quinine and various insect repellents: DEET, citronellal, picaridin and IR3535.

The experiments involved pinpointing the pair of tiny flaps located at the tip of the mosquito’s proboscis or “beak.” These flaps, which have tiny hairs that serve as chemical sensing organs, make contact with a human’s skin. Electrodes were placed on a single hair to record the electrical impulses from nerve cells within the hair.

Scientists discovered that three sensory cells were activated in the hair. One cell was activated by salt, a second cell was activated by sugar, and a third cell was activated by either quinine or the insect repellents tested, including DEET. Mosquitoes can sometimes transmit pathogens that cause harmful diseases like malaria, yellow fever and West Nile virus. Learning more about their sense of taste and smell could help scientists develop better protection methods and management techniques for mosquitoes, other insects and arthropods.

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“Listen, Mark. You understand that there’s a lot riding on this game, right?”

“Yes, Coach.”

“And you know better than to argue with the ref, call him names, or get up in his face, even if you think the call was bad, right?”

“Yes, Coach.”

“Good. Now can you please go explain that to your parents?”

##### Today well lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a visit of hope. ##### Memories are a paradise from which you can’t be driven away. ##### No time is every wasted that makes two people better friends. ##### Talent knows what to do; tact knows when and how to do it. ##### May I never miss a rainbow or a sunset because I’m looking down.

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HAY FOR SALE

500 ton good quality sainfoin hay in large round bales, 1250-1300 lb bales, net and twine 150 ton fair quality alfalfa hay in large round bales, 1200-1400 lb bales, net and twine Phone Joe Konesky, evenings 406-736-5430, Stockett, MT

TRAILER & BED FOR SALE

1984 Merritt livestock trailer. Great ranch trailer........... $12,000 16-ft. truck bed with hoist..........................................$1500 obo Phone (406) 366-5788, Stanford, Montana

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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.

FOR SALE 1963 Ford, V8, 5 speed, 8-ft. stock rack, runs strong, all in good shape. .................................Asking $1500 International 6, runs good, outstanding loader.........Asking $1500

1981 Ford 1/2 ton, 4x4, 6 cylinder, 4 speed, runs good.....Asking $800

1968 GMC 3/4 ton, 4x4, V6, 4 speed, runs good........Asking $800 Case diesel, F11 loader, runs ex1972 Ford, V8, 5+2 speed, air cellent.......................Asking $3500 brakes, strong runner...................... .................................Asking $2500 1963 Ford 1/2 ton, 4x4, Chevrolet 250 6 cylinder motor and transmission, looks bad, runs good.............. ...................................Asking $700 Ferguson 40, 3-pt., good tires.

Nice loader...............Asking $2500 TD6, runs as good as it looks.......... .................................Asking $3500

1978 Mercury Marquis, body and upholstery absolutely perfect, one of a kind....................Asking $1500 Ford 981, select-o-matic, loader, real good tires. Have all the books with it........................Asking $3500

7x7-ft., Rhino lined......Asking $500

1999 Dodge Avenger V6, 5 speed manual, runs good....Asking $1500

1996 Buick Regal, runs as good as it looks......................Asking $1500 For more information call (406)782-3648

Ferguson 35, Hi-Lo range, 3-pt., runs super, no mower. Tires look like new.....................Asking $1800

1990 Cadillac 4 door, 60,000 actual miles, looks and drives like new... .................................Asking $2500

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Managing nitrogen in pastures

By Dirk Philipp, University of Arkansas Nitrogen is the most limiting plant nutrient in agriculture due to the rapid turnover of nitrogenous compounds by soil microbial communities and limited storage availability within the soil matrix. With other macro-nutrients in check, the amount of nitrogen in the soil solution will determine seasonal forage dry matter production and thus beef production. Similar to field crop systems, producers and scientists alike have trouble to make forage crops take up even half of the applied N and convert it to plant protein. Nitrogen fertilizer is also very expensive to produce and it is unlikely that prices will come down anytime in the future. With these constraints in mind, what are feasible ways of improving the N-use efficiency in beef production systems?

There’s no simple answer, but a good start might be to reevaluate the entire production systems to achieve a certain goal.

Slight changes of a single component will affect outcome and performance of the entire system. From a soil perspective, pH and fertility need to be optimized with regard to the desired forages grown. Improved forage varieties only function well in a narrow range of soil fertility. The time of fertilizer application also influences N utilization by plants. Annual and perennial forages have distinct seasonal growing curves, so N rates need to be adjusted for that.

All forages will readily respond to high N rates, but some forage crops are more frugal than others. Perennial forages are adapted to persist for several years with ever changing temperatures, solar radiation, and soil water status, and might be less sensitive to occasionally skipped N applications. Annual forages however, especially summer annuals such as pearl millet and sorghum varieties, are clearly more sensitive to low soil N and will not deliver their full yield potential if producers try to skimp with N fertilizer. In these cases, the overall inputs required for establishing summer annuals, including tillage, managing and harvesting them must not be limited by shortcomings in the fertilizer budget. Again, it is important to keep all other macro- (and micro-) nutrients in check to ensure optimum N uptake and utilization by plants.

With regard to forage legumes, they may or may not be the answer to increase N use efficiency in a beef production system or supply “cost-free” nitrogen. In general, N uptake by plants from decaying legume biomass or cattle feces is governed by the same biochemical principles and processes as the use of synthetic fertilizer. N compounds have to find their way into the soil nutrient solution before they can be taken up by other nonleguminous plants. Because of that, beef production systems containing forage legumes may not be any better in terms of N use efficiency than conventional systems, because the timing of N mineralization of legume biomass is difficult to manage.

More importantly, the quantity of N accumulated in legume forage mass does not relate directly to the same hypothetical amount of synthetic N fertilizer applied and therefore costsavings calculations are futile at best.

Grazing management is an area that can be constantly improved and adjusted, even in the presence of underlying natural laws of soil, plant, and animal biochemistry and behavior. Optimizing forage utilization in a grazing system with relatively high inputs in form of N fertilizer can be regulated with appropriate stocking methods. While rotational stocking allows for higher forage utilization than continuous stocking, it is not the only grazing method by any means with which the overall grazing system could be improved. Strip grazing is an excellent example that allows for high degrees of forage utilization such as required under the situation of stockpiled forage. Because most of the plant nitrogen taken up by cattle is excreted, stocking methods influence the distribution of feces and urine patches as well.

Continuous stocking is the least advantageous here as animal will have more opportunities to congregate around water access points, shade areas, and feeding banks placed in a single pasture.

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What do ants taste like

By Bruce Auchly, FWP Region 4 Information Officer A recent conversation with a friend brought about one of those questions that periodically shake the foundations of Western civilization.

What does an ant taste like to a trout?

No, really.

We were talking about fly fishing for trout on the Missouri River, and he was describing his use of trico spinners.

Tricos, short for tricorythodes, are tiny mayflies that hatch in midsummer. They tend to hatch and emerge from the river in the morning, fly away, mate, then fall back to the water.

When they fall back to the water they are called spinners.

If you know how to fly fish a spinner trico imitation, you can do really well. My friend does really well.

But after the spinner fall ends each day, the fishing gets tougher. So my friend said he switches to ants. Because there are ants everywhere in nature, ant imitations catch fish.

Why? What’s so tasty about an ant?

Decades ago I asked a similar question to a professional fly tier, concerning a Royal Coachman fly pattern, which imitates nothing in nature and so is called an attractor pattern.

His response? A Royal Coachman probably looks like strawberry shortcake to a trout. In other words, nobody knows. But it works.

Ants, however, are different. They are real. They exist.

And they contain formic acid.

Ants, especially red ones, produce formic acid to sting predators, capture food and defend themselves. They have a poison gland in their abdomen that contracts and releases the acid.

Formic acid, I’m told, is bitter. Although one Internet expert (yeah, let that sink in) says the formic acid in ants makes them taste citrusy, like a lemon.

So does an ant taste like a bitter, or lemony, crunchy morsel to a rainbow trout? Nobody knows, and the trout I’ve talked to, don’t answer.

It is known that fish taste things. They have taste buds, which are commonly located inside and outside of the mouth. Ours, of course, are restricted to the tongue.

Bottom fish, like catfish, have taste buds on their skin, fins and barbels. The barbels in particular allow the fish in murky water to taste food from a reasonable distance; they don’t actually have to touch it.

Think of the advantages if we could do with that. You would have the ability to wake up at 3 a.m. and from your bed taste the leftover pizza in the refrigerator. Then decide if you wanted to get up and eat.

Wait. That could be lethal.

While rainbow trout presumably have taste buds, too, they rely a lot on their vision to locate food. This time of year, there are plenty of terrestrials (bugs) about, flying, hopping, falling into the water.

All a trout has to do is find a secure hiding spot and watch for a tasty looking bug to hit the surface. If it doesn’t look like something that hooked them recently, and they are not spooked by a telltale fishing line, they probably will try to swallow it.

While an ant imitation would have no flavor, a trout’s memory or instinct, I assume, would remind it the last ant it ate tasted pretty good.

And if an ant is not available, then maybe that grasshopper floating by will do.

I wonder what a grasshopper tastes like to a trout.

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Early pregnancy detection: A tool for managing and marketing

By Aaron Berger, University of Nebraska feed and management. However calves at Early pregnancy detection in replacement this age are very efficient and the cost of heifers or cows is a tool producers can use supplemental feed is often not much more to increase profit. A webinar titled “Early expensive than the cost of carrying the pair.

Pregnancy Diagnosis, a Management and There are several advantages and disadMarketing Tool” (http://go.unl.edu/y7ek) vantages to each of the three methods of highlights pregnancy diagnosis methods pregnancy testing. To see these advantages and how they can be utilized. Traditionally, and disadvantages click on this link http:// cows and replacement heifers are pregnancy go.unl.edu/r4uq. In some instances using tested in the fall of the year and then nona combination of these methods within a pregnant cows and cull cows are marketed herd may be a valuable tool to accomplish at that time. This is also historically when marketing goals. cull cow prices tend to be seasonally at For producers whose first-calf heifers their lowest. calve in the January – May time frame, Pregnancy can be detected in cows as utilizing early pregnancy diagnosis on these early as 30 days using ultrasound and blood heifers as yearlings provides producers the tests. For cows to be identified as pregnant opportunity to timely market non-pregnant utilizing the palpation method, cows often heifers. These non-pregnant heifers can be need to be at least 35-50 days pregnant. Exmarketed as soon as they are identified or perience of the person palpating can make a producer may choose to continue to put a significant difference on how early in this weight on them and market later if condirange that pregnancy can be detected. Protions warrant. These non-pregnant heifers ducers should realize that stress to heifers may also be implanted provided that ownerand cows early in pregnancy can result in ship will be retained long enough to see the loss. Research has shown a pregnancy loss benefit of the implant. of 1-3.5% when palpation or ultrasound are For producers, leaving bulls with the used for pregnancy diagnosis at 40 – 75 days cows for a long breeding season provides of gestation. the opportunity to potentially get a higher For cow herds calving January – April, percentage of cows pregnant. Cows that cows can be pregnancy tested in late Auwill calve later than desired can be sold to gust and non-pregnant cows sold at that someone else whose calving season fits that time. Marketing at this time provides two time frame. This can be a way to capture adadvantages. The first is that cull cow prices ditional value from later calving cows that in August tend to be 5-10% higher than they would otherwise be sold as non-pregnant are in October or November. The second is females in a short breeding season provided that cows that are nursing a calf will typifeed resource allow. cally lose weight from August through the Non-pregnant heifers and cows as well as time that calves are weaned due to forage cull/bred cows can provide as much as 20% quality having matured and decreasing in of the gross income to a cow-calf operaits nutritive value. tion on an annual basis. Taking advantage Selling non-pregnant cows in August of opportunities to effectively add value to when they weigh more and prices are seaand market these cows through the use of sonally higher provides the opportunity for timely pregnancy diagnosis along with an producers to capture more value from these understanding of market seasonality can alcows than leaving the calves on the cows low producers to capture more profit from and waiting to pregnancy test at weaning. this segment of the cow-calf operation.

Early weaning calves from cows in August will require additional high quality

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By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) typically inspect more than 30,000 boats— encourages Montanans and visitors to “inabout 4,000 from out-of-state—from midspect, clean, and dry,” boats, trailers and May to Labor Day. fishing gear to “Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!”

Montana’s best defense against invasive The hitchhikers are aquatic invasive spespecies is to inspect, clean, and dry boats, cies unintentionally brought into Montana trailers, and fishing gear after each use. from other places. They include clams, fish, 1. Inspect—After leaving a lake or mussels, plants, weeds, and disease-causing stream, inspect the watercraft, boat, engine, organisms that can overwhelm lakes and trailer, anchor, waders, boots, and other fishrivers, kill fish and plants, and damage ing and boating gear for mud, water, and ecosystems. AIS harm recreational and vegetation that could carry aquatic invasive agricultural resources by damaging boats species. and gear, clogging water pipes and hydro2. Clean—Completely remove all mud, power facilities, jamming community water water, and vegetation you find. Boaters sources and choking off irrigation systems. need to drain boats and use hot water with All boats being trailered or hauled in a pressurized power sprayer, found at most Montana—including rafts, kayaks and do-it-yourself car washes. The hot water canoes—must stop and be checked at wahelps kill organisms and the pressure retercraft inspection stations. Signs are posted moves mud and vegetation. No need to use or placed on several Montana highways soap or chemicals. alerting motorists trailering or carrying 3. Dry—Aquatic invaders can survive boats that they’re required to pull over. The only in water and wet areas. Draining and inspectors are looking for zebra and quagga drying boats, live wells, bilge areas and mussels and other aquatic nuisance plants fishing gear, will kill most invasive species. or animals that are being transported from The longer a boat, trailer, waders and other other states and locales. gear are kept outside in the hot sun between FWP’s mandatory watercraft inspection trips, the better. stations are located at 18 strategic highway To learn more, visit FWP’s website at locations and boat ramps in Montana. Crews fwp.mt.gov. Click “Inspect. Clean. Dry.”

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Trader’s Dispatch, September 2014 — Page A36

HELP WANTED Multiple Positions Available

• Full time year-round farm labor for irrigated grain and hay operation. Must have farm background and experience with farm and irrigation equipment. Hourly wage plus benefits.

• Seasonal harvest help wanted. Combine and truck drivers needed. Must have valid drivers license and experience required. Hourly wage.

Please call (406) 949-0208 or (406) 949-4851 to schedule interview.

WANTED TO BUY

Fire damaged or non-running tractors

TRACTORS WANTED

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Cattle herd rebuilding will be a slow process

By Donald Stotts, Oklahoma State University Consumers looking at the price of beef of replacement heifers is the lowest since in grocery store meat markets may be wishthe July estimates began in 1973. This ratio ing more cattle were in the food production typically rises during herd expansion and system to lower the hit on their wallets, but decreases during liquidations, that is not likely to happen anytime soon.

“This indication of additional herd liqui“Data from the U.S. Department of dation is somewhat in contrast to the heifers Agriculture provides some indication that on feed in the July report, which is down 4.6 herd expansion may be beginning but more percent from year-earlier levels,” Peel said. clearly shows herd rebuilding will be a long The year-over-year decrease in July 1 process and a slow one, at least initially,” heifers on feed is consistent with modest said Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State Univerlevels of initial herd expansion. Quarterly sity (OSU) Cooperative Extension livestock estimates of heifers on feed have posted marketing specialist. year-over-year decreases for the past eight The July Cattle report shows estimates of quarters, with an average decrease of 6.8 herd inventories down in most all categories percent. compared to the last report in 2012. Since So far this year, heifer slaughter has deno 2013 report is available for comparison, clined 7.9 percent, a significantly larger deit is not readily evident whether inventories crease than steer slaughter, which declined are higher or lower than last year for the 2.9 percent for the year to date. Beef cow various categories. slaughter is down 16.4 percent so far this “It is likely most are lower,” Peel said. year compared to the same period last year.

“However, it also appears the beef cow “These decreases in female slaughter herd is stabilizing and is likely only slightly strongly suggest herd expansion is beginlower than last year.” ning,” Peel said. “Aggregate herd balance The July 1 estimate of beef replacement numbers suggest the capacity for herd heifers was down from July 2012 despite expansion is greater than what has been the fact that January 1 estimates of beef observed to date.” replacement heifers increased each of the Analysts have put forth several facpast three years. The ratio of the July 1 beef tors that may be limiting herd expansion replacement heifers to the January inventory in these early stages. Record-high feeder cattle prices that will eventually stimulate herd expansion may, in the short run, increase the temptation to sell heifers rather than retain them for breeding. This is particularly true for producers still recovering financially from drought and other economic difficulties.

“For some older producers who are considering retirement, current market prices may provide the incentive to sell out and exit the industry,” Peel said. “While new producers will, in most cases, replace the older producers, there may be a lag in herd growth during the transition.”

Additionally, the recordhigh prices that cattle sellers currently enjoy also imply high prices for breeding females. This could be a deterrent to expansion, at least initially, for cash-strapped producers.

Regional factors may be moderating herd expansion as well. Much of the eastern half of the United States has lost pasture and hay acreage as crop production has expanded in recent years, leading many analysts to project less herd rebuilding in this region.

“Drought conditions persist in much of the Great Plains and West regions, where proportionately more herd expansion is likely,” Peel said. “However, herd rebuilding may be moderated for several months to several years to allow recovery of pasture and range.”

Furthermore, the biology of cattle production implies a strict limit on how fast herd expansion can take place.

Herd expansion will start slowly from the current low herd base under the best of circumstances.

Trader’s Dispatch, September 2014 — Page A37

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Colten Miske with his Reserve Champion Hog at the Wibaux County Fair.

Fall-calving season begins ahead of schedule

By Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Extension Fall-calving season is here. In fact, the start of the fall calving season often begins before some producers expect it. The target date for the beginning of fall calving very often is September 1. Most printed gestation tables predict that calving will take place 283 days (some 285 days) after artificial insemination or natural breeding. Cows and heifers that gestate in hot weather will often calve a few days earlier than expected.

Oklahoma State University physiologists studied early fall (August) and late fall (October) calving cows. Data from two successive years were combined for 60 Angus X Hereford crossbred cows. The “early” and “late” fall calving cows had been artificially inseminated in early November or early January, respectively. Semen from the same sire was used for all cows. All cows were exposed to a single cleanup bull for 35 days at 4 days after the AI season. The weather prior to calving was significantly different for late pregnancy in the two groups. The average maximum temperature the week before calving was 93 degrees F. for the “early” fall group. The average maximum temperature the week before parturition in the “late” calving group was 66 degrees F. There was a 100% survival rate for calves in both groups and both groups of cows had very high re-breeding rates (90% and 92%, respectively).

The average gestation length for the “early” cows was 6 days shorter (279 days) as compared to the “late” cows (285 days) in year 1. The average gestation length for the “early” cows was 4 days shorter (278 days) as compared to the “late” cows (282 days) in year 2. Keep in mind that the gestation lengths listed are AVERAGE. This means that about half of the cows calved earlier than that. Producers with early fallcalving cows should expect calves to start coming several days ahead of the “textbook gestation table” dates. They should begin their routine heifer and cow checks at least a week to 10 days ahead of the expected first calving date.

Source: Kastner, Wettemann, and co-workers.

Heritage Festival 2014

Join the Treasure State Flywheelers for their Heritage Festival Saturday and Sunday, September 20 and 21 at the Great Falls Fairgounds, Great Falls, Montana. Admission is free.

Events and displays at the festival include antique tractors, vintage automobiles, farm equipment, antique tools, demonstrations and a blacksmith shop.

There will be adult games throughout the days including blindfold driving, rubber chicken picking, car jousting, “spot on a dollar”, tractor balancing and barrel pushing.

The children’s games include sack races wheelbarrow races and much more.

On display will be a one-room schoolhouse and a model railroad.

Vendors will be present and lunch and dinner will be available by Cattlemen’s Cut Supper Club. ##### Sign on back of baby stroller: “Potty training in progress: This stroller makes frequent stops.

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Trader’s Dispatch, September 2014 — Page A38

DISC FOR SALE White 271 24-ft. disc, near new front blades, 75% rear blades. Greased and field ready........................... $5000 Call Toney Grossman (406) 463-2570

HEADER & COMBINE FOR SALE

2004 Honey Bee 36-ft. header. Transport, 1 piece pickup reel.............................................................. $18,500 obo 2007 Case IH 7010 combine with duals, tilt feeder house, new cones, rub bars and concaves, 980 separator hours. Excellent shape........................ Asking $155,000

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

Bobcat S185 skid steer 950 hours........................ $17,000 16-ft. pintle hitch equipment trailer, heavy duty......... $3000 Argo Line heavy duty post pounder for Bobcat........ $4000 Hydraulic game post pounder for tee posts, Bobcat mount. .............................................................................. $4000 Hydraulic post pounder and power pack................... $2000 Hydraulic wire roller................................................... $1000 Bell 20-ft. saw, saw mill, 48” blade............................ $4000 1986 Fruehauf 35-ft. end dump trailer...................... $7500

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Twin girls Ashley and Laura get ready for the showmanship competition at the Yellowstone County fair in Billings, Montana. Photo courtesy of Janel Keenan.

Stop poachers Enough is enough! Call 1-800-TipMont

Ethridge, Montana 406-873-2222 or 406-434-2222 Great Falls, Montana 406-453-1453 Lewistown/Denton, Montana 406-538-8795 Havre, Montana 406-265-5887 Billings, Montana 406-252-8614 Hysham, Montana 406-342-5571

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks toll-free hotline for reporting wildlife poaching, property damage, and violations of fish and game laws is in operation 24 hours a day.

TIP-MONT is the acronym for Turn in Poachers—Montana. Poaching includes: • hunting out of season or at night using spotlights • taking more than one’s legal limit • nonresidents who purchase resident licenses • professional and commercial poachers who illegally offer outfitter and guide services.

When it comes to poaching, Montanans are saying, “Enough is enough!”

If you witness a fish and game violation, or property vandalism, you can report the crime by calling 1-800-TIPMONT (1-800-847-6668); or Report a Violation online at fwp.mt.gov, then click “Enforcement”.

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Trader’s Dispatch, September 2014 — Page A39

Say you saw it in the Trader’s Dispatch

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Trader’s Dispatch, September 2014 — Page A40

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Ready, set, wait. Morning moisture had these six combines and two grain carts waiting for dryer weather and harvesting action near Del Bonita August 29. As of that date, Cut Bank had received 2.69 inches of precipitation for August which is 1.62 inches above normal and has hampered the Golden Triangle harvest. Photo by Kari Lewis, Glacier County Extension Agent.

Young Ag Leadership Conference

Mark your calendar! Montana’s eleventh annual Young Ag Leadership conference (YALC) is set to take place October 3-5 at the Holiday Inn in Bozeman, Montana.

Young people involved and interested in agriculture, aged 18-40, are invited to attend this one-of-a-kind conference where leadership, personal development, education and networking take center stage.

This year’s agenda boast top notch speakers, cutting-edge workshops, exciting entertainment and the ever-popular discussion panels. YALC’s action-packed program is put together specifically with young agriculturalists in mind by representatives from

each of these nine organizations: Montana Agri-Business Association, Montana 4-H Foundation, Montana Cattlemen’s Association, Montana Grain Growers Associations, Montana Farm Bureau Federation, Montana FFA Foundation, Montana State University College of Agriculture, Montana Stockgrowers Association and Montana Farmers Union.

Look for more conference details, including registration information, to be released shortly. For questions regarding the 2014 Young Ag Leadership Conference, contact Mariah Shannel at (406) 462-5639 or paisleyprairies@gmail.com.

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Trader’s Dispatch, September 2014 — Page A41

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2010 John Deere 1830 #708159................... $139,000

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2008 New Holland SD550 #706904................... $134,000

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2006 Case IH ATX700 #703845.. ................................. $110,000 2002 Flexi-Coil 5000 #704012..... ....................................$63,900 2000 Flexi-Coil 7500 #704019.... ...................................$59,900

2007 Case IH ATX700 #700783... ..................................$140,000

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2011 Case IH Steiger 500 272 hours. #708089.........$312,840

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2012 Case IH Precision Hoe 800 #708175.............$207,000 2008 Case IH ATX700 30,800 hours. #700731.........$114,900

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Trader’s Dispatch, September 2014 — Page A42

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Trader’s Dispatch, September 2014 — Page A43

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Trader’s Dispatch, September 2014 — Page A44

LOOKING TO BUY Portable jaw crusher, 8” minus.

Contact Jason (406) 642-3315

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Tips for planting winter wheat

By Jim Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension Service, Minnesota With September just around the corner, we are approaching the optimum time for planting winter wheat in Minnesota.

Jochum Wiersma, UM Small Grains Specialist, offers the following tips for a successful start to winter wheat.

The optimum planting date windows are between September 1st and the 15th in the area north of I-94, between September 10th and the 30th south of I-94, and between September 20th and October 10th in the part of the state south of I-90.

Though seeds that just begin the germination process will vernalize (meet the necessary cold requirement to produce a spike in the summer), a much larger seedling typically has a better chance of overwintering and being more productive.

In recent research, the early planted treatments have been more productive than those planted later than the optimal dates, though the difference was not always large, depending on the year and the variety grown. Below are key points to establish winter wheat successfully and give it the best chances to survive Minnesota’s winter: Plant winter-hardy, adapted varieties - Use a winter hardy variety, especially if you are not planting into residue or you are seeding past the optimum planting window. Late planted seedlings will be small as winter approaches and will be more prone to winter injury, particularly if there is little snow cover this winter. A winter hardy variety will help reduce the risk of injury and be more productive when conditions are conducive to winter injury. Check the most recent University of Minnesota Variety Trials Bulletin for information about the winter hardiness of varieties currently available for planting.

Plant winter wheat into standing stubble - Survival of winter wheat during the winter is enhanced when it is covered with snow during the coldest months of the year. Standing crop residues can effectively retain snow and help insulate the crop during the winter. Tall, erect flax and canola stubble works best, but any erect stubble that will retain snow is recommended. Abandoned stands of alfalfa that have been killed with glyphosate also work well. Even standing soybean stubble is capable of trapping some snow and reducing winterkill. Planting winter wheat into wheat stubble is not ideal due to the increased risk from residue-borne diseases.

However, if disease management is planned, planting into wheat stubble is better than seeding into a clean tilled field.

Calculate the correct seeding rate - An optimum stand for winter wheat in the spring is 23 to 25 plants/ft2 (900,000 - 1,000,000 plants per acre). Calculate a seeding rate accordingly, knowing that a poor seedbed and planting past the optimum window will mean a higher percent stand loss and/or more winterkill. If planting is delayed or conditions exist that may delay germination and emergence, the seeding rate can be increased by about 150,000 to 200,000 seeds per acre. However, there is no advantage to seeding more than 1.8 million seeds per acre.

Apply phosphorus at time of planting - Phosphorus (P) fertilization can play a role in winter hardiness, especially if soil tests for P are low. Phosphorus helps develop strong roots and crown tissue, which will help the crop overwinter.

The rate of P applied with the seed should be limited by the amount of nitrogen (N) in the fertilizer, since excessive N prior to freeze-up can reduce winter survival. In narrow rows, nitrogen should not exceed 15 pounds per acre with the seed, particularly if conditions are dry.

Plant 1 to 1.5 inches deep - Adequate moisture for establishing winter wheat is often a concern as the soil profile is usually depleted of moisture in the fall. If there is little or no moisture in the soil’s surface, planting shallow (1 to 1.5 inches deep) and waiting for rain is recommended. Furthermore, these relatively shallow planting depths allow for faster emergence when temperatures are rapidly declining.

Avoid the “green bridge” - Avoid fall infections of Wheat Streak Mosaic virus, Barley Yellow Dwarf virus, Hessian Fly, and/or tan spot by not planting too early and ensuring the removal of any volunteer wheat and grassy weeds at least two weeks prior to planting.

Choose the correct planting date - The optimum planting date windows are between September 1st and the 15th in the area north of I-94, between September 10th and the 30th south of I-94, and between September 20th and October 10th in the part of the state south of I-90.

Consider treating seed with fungicides and possibly an insecticide - If the seed is going to lay in the soil for an CONTINUED ON PAGE A45

Western Montana pesticides disposal

Dates have been set for Montanans to dispose of pesticide wastes through the Montana Pesticide Waste Disposal Program.

Locations rotate every year, but this year’s dates and cities are September 16 in Kalispell, September 17 in Polson, September 18 in Missoula and September 19 in Bozeman.

Disposal is free for the first 200 pounds and 50 cents per pound above that for licensed private applicators, but preregistration is required so the collection can be managed safely and efficiently, said Montana State University Pesticide Education Specialist Cecil Tharp. Participants who want to dispose of pesticides must pre-register with the Montana Department of Agriculture. They can obtain the form at: http://agr.mt.gov/agr/Business/Pesticides/Environmental/ Disposal/Forms/New_Registration_Form.pdf They should then mail the form to Montana Department of Agriculture, Pesticide Disposal Program, P.O. Box 1054, Glasgow, Montana 59230.

Applicators should use the disposal program if they have unknown pesticide products due to worn product labels, unregistered pesticide products or unusable pesticides, Tharp said. The Montana Pesticide Waste Disposal Program has collected more than 455,600 pounds since it began 20 years ago, with the most common pesticides collected being DDT, chlordane, 2,4,5-T and strychnine.

Tharp also gave advice for disposing of empty pesticide containers. He said the applicators must power-wash or triple rinse the containers, then discard the liquid (rinsate) in pesticide tanks or spray it over a site that’s listed on the pesticide product label. They should then puncture the container, so it can’t be reused.

Montana sites that will accept the empty containers are located on the map found at the bottom of this link: http://agr. mt.gov/agr/Programs/Pesticides?Environmental/ContainerRecycling. After choosing a site, applicators can arrange a drop-off time.

The Montana Department of Agriculture Pesticide Container Recycling Program has collected more than 288,000 pounds of pesticide containers in the past five years, Tharp said. Shredded plastic from these containers is recycled to create non-consumer items, such as drain tile, speed bumps, pallets and landscape edging.

Readers should contact Carli Lofing at (406) 228-9512 for additional questions, registration information and costs.

For more information on the pesticide waste program, go to http://agr.mt.gov/agr/Programs/Pesticides/Environmental/ Disposal. For more information on the pesticide container recycling program, go to http://agr.mt.gov/agr/Programs/ Pesticides/Environmental/ContainerRecycling/index.html

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Silage management

By Karla Hernandez, South Dakota State University Extension This is the time of the year that we need to be thinking about how to manage and minimize corn silage shrink losses.

Stored silage can provide quality feed to support many different livestock systems. Corn silage is a major ingredient in most dairy rations in the United States. Corn for silage should typically be harvested between 60-70% moisture to ensure good storage and fermentation. One of the main characteristics of corn silage is that it is well-suited to preserve forage at an optimum harvest stage that maximizes energy content. Adequate moisture content allows for good fermentation which resulting in a rapid pH drops to near 4.0, which is characteristic of well-preserved corn silage.

A very basic estimate of whole plant moisture for harvest can be made using the kernel milk line. The kernel milk line is the dividing line between sugars in the maturing kernel and starch deposited. Most producers in South Dakota will use the 1/3 milk line as the point to start checking whole plant moisture to determine the optimum timing for silage harvest.

On the other hand, maximizing the nutritional quality of corn silage and minimizing shrink losses are two main factors to take into consideration when feeding livestock. Therefore, harvesting corn silage too early at less than 30% dry matter (DM) will result in lower starch concentration in the silage.

However, mature corn silage (silage with more than 38% DM) could also have less nutritional value because of lower fiber and starch digestibility.

Factors Affecting Shrink Losses Some of the factors that affect shrink losses are the following: Type of structure: Bunkers usually have the greatest shrink when compared to other types of storage structures.

Chop length: Finely chopped forages are better and lead to increase silage density. Overall, corn silage should be chopped very fine (1/4 in to 3/8 in).

Rate of filling: Slow filling will reduce the rate of fermentation so that pH stays higher for longer time. Some of the problems with shrink losses are the air trapped inside the silage. This will promote yeasts and mold causing serious problems to the final product.

Covering the silage: Covering a bunker with plastic is the best choice to reduce shrink losses. For better results cover quickly after the bunker has been filled.

Stored silage can provide high quality forage needed to support livestock systems. Pay attention to maturity stage, and leaf/stem ratio. Maximize nutritional value of corn silage by chopping corn when is between 30-38% DM. Shrink losses are usually minimized by chopping fine enough, filling rapidly, packing, and an adequate and fast sealing with an air-tight cover.

Be prepared for fire danger

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks With several Montana counties under official fire restrictions, recreationists need to be prepared to prevent wildfires statewide.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) reminds everyone who plans to be outdoors to be cautious of fire danger on public and private lands.

“If you’re planning to hike, camp, or fish use caution for the remainder of the summer,” said Ron Aasheim, FWP’s spokesman in Helena. “Above all be careful with fire.”

Aasheim noted that summertime recreationists need to be prepared to prevent wildfires. FWP suggests that everyone: • Carry in vehicles a shovel, bucket, axe, and, if possible, a garden-type weed sprayer full of water.

• Restrict camping activities to designated camping areas and build campfires only in established, metal fire rings where permitted.

• Drive only on established roads. Take care to ensure that exhaust and emission systems are in good repair.

• Don’t stop or park vehicles over grass or brush.

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Master Gardener training is convenient and flexible. The course will be offered both online and in a traditional classroom setting. “If weekday morning classes conflict with your schedule, watch online lectures in the comfort of your home on your own schedule”, says Esther McGinnis, Director of the North Dakota Master Gardener Program. For those that prefer traditional learning, classroom training will be conducted in Bismarck, Devils Lake, Dickinson, Fargo, Forman, Grand Forks, Minot, Napoleon, Rugby, and Williston.

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Pulse movement

Chickpeas movement The amount of Montana chickpeas shipped to out- of-state destinations during August 2013 through January 2014 was 13,000 bushels.

One hundred percent of chickpeas shipped during this period headed west, totaling 13,000 bushels.

Chickpeas shipped by rail amounted to 12,000 bushels, 92% of total shipments. The amount of chickpeas that were trucked during this period was 1,000 bushels. The percentage of chickpeas shipped by truck was 8% of the total.

Lentils movement 861,000 bushels of Montana lentils were shipped to out-ofstate destinations during August 2013 through January 2014.

Seventy-six percent of lentils shipped during this period headed west, totaling 653,000 bushels. Movement to eastern destinations during this period totaled 95,000 bushels. Other and unknown destinations totaled 113,000 bushels.

Lentils shipped by rail amounted to 774,000 bushels, 90% of total shipments. 87,000 bushels of lentils were trucked during this period. The percentage of lentils shipped by truck was 10% of the total.

Green peas movement Montana green peas shipped to out-of-state destinations during August 2013 through January 2014 totaled 1.2 million bushels.

Seventy-three percent of green peas shipped during this period headed west, totaling 847,000 bushels. Movement to eastern destinations during this period totaled 294,000 bushels. Other and unknown destinations totaled 24,000 bushels.

Green peas shipped by rail amounted to 814,000 bushels, 70% of total shipments. 351,000 bushels of green peas trucked during this period. The percentage of green peas shipped by truck was 30% of the total.

Yellow peas movement The amount of Montana yellow peas shipped to out- ofstate destinations during August 2013 through January 2014 was 1.6 million bushels.

Forty-seven percent of yellow peas shipped during this period headed east, totaling 750,000 bushels. Movement to western destinations during this period totaled 488,000 bushels. Other and unknown destinations totaled 376,000 bushels.

Yellow peas shipped by rail amounted to 1.3 million bushels, 78% of total shipments. 351,000 bushels of yellow peas were trucked during this period. The percentage of yellow peas shipped by truck was 22% of the total.

Restoring one of Montana’s largest wetlands

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By Byrhonda Lyons, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Montana Cabover improved, and over 200 plant species have The headwaters of O’Dell Creek in 20-ft. box been identified including some very rare Madison Valley, Montana serve as a perfect Call 406-799-6923 ones. example of the benefits of implementing “These benefits flow with the water good conservation practices. Considered downstream. O’Dell Creek is an important one of the largest wetland areas in Montana, tributary to the Madison River, and now O’Dell Creek was drained in the 1950s for it’s providing colder and cleaner water, an land to raise livestock. But now, ranchers, important resource that so many depend on USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation or enjoy for recreation.”

Service (NRCS) and other partners are Laszlo admits this project forced him to restoring the wetland.

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2013 John Deere S670 premium cab, XM radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 color Touchscreen Command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top cover, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001466. (4)................................... ........... $43,500 per year - 5 years!!!!

2013 John Deere S670 premium cab, XM radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 color Touchscreen Command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top cover, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001463. (4)................................... ............ $43,000 per year - 5 years!!!

2013 John Deere S670 premium cab, XM radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 color Touchscreen Command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top cover, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper,520/85R42 dual drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001462. (1)................... ............ $42,750 per year - 5 years!!!

2013 John Deere S670 premium cab, XM radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 color Touchscreen Command center, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top cover, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 520/85R42 dual drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001460. (1)................................... ............ $42,750 per year - 5 years!!!

2012 John Deere S670 premium cab, HID lighting, AutoTrac ready, 7” GS3 Touch Screen color display, 3 speed hydro, heavy duty thick sking rotors, heavy duty high torque variable speed laterial tilt feederhouse with reverser, 2 speed fine cut chopper, 800/70R38 front tires with 6.5” spacers, 28L-26 rear tires, 26ft. high output unloading auger. 5 year 3000 hour JD PowerGard warranty remaining. #16001505................Call 2012 John Deere S670 combine with premium cab, HID lighting, AutoTrac ready, 7” GS3 touch screen color display, 3 speed hydro, heavy duty (thick skin) rotor, extended wear elements, separator tines & top cover, extended wear small grain concaves, heavy duty high torque variable speed laterial tilt feeder house with reverser, 2 speed fine cut chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires with 6.5” spacer, 28L-26 steering tires, 26-ft. high output unloading auger. #16001485...................................Call

2012 John Deere S670 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 laterial 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. #16001484. (3).............................Call 2012 John Deere S670 combine with premium cab, & radio, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, GS3 7” Touch color display, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top cover, 350 bushel grain tank, 26-ft. unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 800/75R38 drive tires, 6.5” wheel spacer, 28L-26 steering tires. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001456......................................... ............ $45,000 per year - 5 years!!!

2012 John Deere S670 premium cab, HID lighting, Auto Trac ready, 7” GS3 touch screen color display, 3 speed hydro, heavy duty (thick skin) rotor, Contour Master feederhouse, 2 speed fine cut straw chopper, 520/85R42 dual drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, 26-ft. high speed unloading auger. 5 year 3000 hour factory PowerGard warranty remains. #16001443. (4)................... ............ $38,500 per year - 5 years!!!

2012 John Deere S670 combine with premium cab, HID lighting, AutoTrac ready, 7” GS3 touch screen color display, 3 speed electric shift transmission, extended wear thick skin rotor, separator tines & rotor top covers, 350 bushel tank, 26-ft. unloading auger, fine cut straw chopper, 800/70R38 drive tires, 6.5” axle spacer, 28L-26 steering tires. 5-Year 3000 hour PowrGard warranty remains. #16001382.

(4)........ $38,000 per year - 5 years!!!

2011 John Deere 9770STS premium cab, Contour Master feederhouse, extended wear small grain & round bar concaves extended wear, hicapacity 26-ft. unloading auger, bullet rotor, 20.8x42 dual tires, 28L-26 steering tires, pro-drive transmission. #16001496...................................Call

CORN HEADS

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

AUGER HEADERS

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

2011 John Deere 9770STS 360 hp, 9.0L engine, 3 speed hydro transmission, 800/70R38 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, Command Touch operator control console, Touchset automatic combine adjust, premium header control package, Contour Master feederhouse, bullet rotor, 22.5-ft. unloading system, fine cut straw chopper. #16001416.

(3)........ $34,500 per year - 5 years!!!

2011 John Deere “4WD” 9770STS 3 speed hydro, premium header control, Touchset automatic combine adjust, Contour Master feederhouse, bullet rotor, high capacity 22.5-ft. unloading system, fine cut wide spread straw chopper. #16001308. (1)................... ............ $34,000 per year - 5 years!!!

2011 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, Contour Master feederhouse, 3-speed hydro, 900/60R32 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, straw chopper with powercast tailboard, “955” hours. #16001488...................................Call 2009 John Deere 9770STS Performance Plus package, Premier cab, Contour Master feederhouse with reverser, premium header package, high capacity unloading auger, 2 speed straw chopper, 800/65R32 drive tires, 600/65R26 steering tires. #16001263. (1)............ ............ $29,000 per year - 5 years!!!

2009 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, deluxe header ctonrol, 800/65R32 drive tires, 600/65R-28 steering tires, high speed unloading auger, fine cut wide spread straw chopper. #16001375. (1)................................... ............ $26,000 per year - 5 years!!!

2008 John Deere 9770STS corn/small grain heavy duty performance package, premier cab, Contour Master feederhouse with reverser & high torque variable speed drive, Harvest monitor with Greenstar II display & receiver, extended wear separator & grain handling system with high rate unloading SY straw chopper, heavy duty hydro, 800/65R32 drive tires, 600/65R32 steering tires. #16001504.

(3).................................................Call 2008 John Deere 9770STS Premier cab, Command Touch operating control, premier header control, Contour Master feederhouse, high speed unload system, fine cut straw chopper with tailboard spreader. #16001434..........

(4)........ $28,000 per year - 5 years!!!

2004 John Deere 9760STS 3 position header height control, Harvest Doc, Touchset concave adjustment, 22.5-ft. high capacity unloading system, twin disk straw spreader, 18.4R-42 dual drive tires, 18.4R-26 steering tires, HID lighting. #16001413. (4).............. ............ $21,000 per year - 5 years!!!

PICKUP HEADERS

2011 John Deere 615P 15-ft. with attachment. #16002449....................$26,500 1981 John Deere 212P 12-ft. with JD attachment. #16002253. (1)..........$3150 1979 John Deere 212P 14-ft. with Melroe 351 pickup attachment. #16002240.

(1)...............................................$2950 1979 John Deere 212P 12-ft., no attachment. #16002212. (1).................$1250 John Deere 100 12-ft. with Melroe attachment. #16002209. (3)...................$700

2002 John Deere 9750STS Premier cab, deluxe header package, Greenstar yield/moisture monitor, 20-ft. high capacity unload auger, wide spread fine cut straw chopper, 800/65R-32 drive tires, 18.4R-26 steering tires, “Reconditioned”. #16001287. (1)....... ............ $16,500 per year - 5 years!!!

2001 John Deere 9750STS variable speed feederhouse, Greenstar monitor with yield, deluxe header controls, 20-ft. unloading auger, fine cut chopper, 800/65R32 drive tires, 16.9x26 steering tires, buddy seat, engine heater, AM/FM/CASS/WB, in cab draper control, service lights, 4-ft. axle spacers. #16001440. (1)..................... ............ $15,500 per year - 5 years!!!

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, “Reconditioned”. #16001390. (4)......... $75,000 1998 John Deere 9610 combine, dual range cylinder, 20-ft. unload auger, hydraulic fore/aft reel control, AM/FM stereo, 30.5x32 drive tires, chaff spreader, windrow attachment. #16001366. (2)...................... $60,500 1997 John Deere 9500 combine with Dial-A-Speed header reel control with hydraulic fore/aft, 20-ft. unloading auger, straw spreader, 24.5x32 drive tires, 14.9x24 steering tires. #16001471. (4)...................... $40,000 1993 John Deere 9600 combine, 260 hp, Dial-A-Speed reel control, hydraulic fore/aft, 20-ft. unloading auger, 30.5x32 drive tires, 14.9x24 steering tires, straw spreader. #16001470. (2). .............................................. $37,000 1990 John Deere 9500 2WD with straw chopper, Dial-A-Speed reel, 24.5x32 front, 14.9x24 rear. #16001398. (1).... .............................................. $37,000 1990 John Deere 9500 conventional combine, hydrostatic transmission, 20-ft. unloading auger, 24.5x32 drive tires, 11x24 steering tires, straw chopper, chaff spreader. #16001428. (1)... .............................................. $32,000

D L O S

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FLEX HEADERS

2012 John Deere 635F 35-ft., auger composite fingers. #16002337. (1)..$42,000 2012 John Deere 635F 35-ft., auger composite fingers. #16002336. (1)..$42,000 2012 John Deere 635F 35-ft., auger composite fingers, one piece spare knife. #16002333..............................$42,000 2012 John Deere 635F 35-ft. pickup reel. #16002327..............................$42,000 2009 John Deere 635 35-ft., finger reel. #16002386..............................$33,000 2009 John Deere 635 35-ft., Crary air reel. #16002370. (1)........................$27,500 2006 John Deere 635F 35-ft., finger reel. #16002237..............................$25,000 2006 John Deere 635F 35-ft., pickup reel, composite fingers, high stone dam. #16002264..............................$25,000 2005 John Deere 635F 35-ft., header height & Contour sensors with 2008 Crary air reel. #16002316. (2)..$25,000 2004 John Deere 635F 35-ft., pickup reel. #16002395..............................$25,000 2004 John Deere 635F auger composite fingers. #16002271. (4)...........$21,000 2004 John Deere 635F auger composite fingers, HH sensing & Contour sensor. #16002243. (3)........................$21,000 2001 John Deere 930F 30-ft., pickup reel. #16002288. (1)........................$13,500 1994 John Deere 930F 30-ft. with integral air finger reel. #16002329.......$12,500 1994 John Deere 930F 30-ft. header. #16002359. (2)........................$12,500

1987 John Deere 8820 20-ft. unloading auger, chaff spreader, Dial-A-Speed header height & reel. #16001451. (1). .............................................. $14,500 1985 John Deere 8820 2WD combine with chopper, 20-ft. unloading auger, 255 hp, 6 cylinder. #16001436. (1)..... .............................................. $13,500 1983 John Deere 8820 30.5x32 tires, chopper, chaff spreader. #16001482.

(4).......................................... $19,500 1998 Gleaner R62 2WD, singles, chopper. #16001480............................ $39,000 1994 Case IH 1688 2WD, singles, spreader, hydro 2 speed, rock trap with 1010 30-ft. auger header. #16001498. (1)... .............................................. $35,000

DRAPER HEADERS

2013 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit. #16002563..$66,500 2011 John Deere 640D 40-ft., pickup reel, 10” center, dual LH/RH spare knife, road transport with lights. #16002396. (4)..... ................................................$72,500 2011 John Deere 635D 35-ft., poly tine pickup reel, road transport with lights. #16002369. (1)........................$54,000 2010 John Deere 640D poly tine reel, LH/ RH spare knife, road transport system. #16002400. (2)........................$64,000 2010 John Deere 635D 35-ft., finger reel, transportation kit. #16002421. (3)......... ................................................$54,000 2010 John Deere 635D 35-ft., finger reel, transportation kit. #16002558..$48,000 2010 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel with transportation kit. #16002330........ ................................................$54,000 2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft., double sickle, gauge wheels, pickup reel, hydraulic fore & aft, single point hookup transportation system. #16002260...... ................................................$51,500 2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft., cutterbar with full width shoes, poly tine pickup reel, road transport with lights. #16002419..............................$46,000 2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft., pickup reel, with transportation kit. #16002224........ ................................................$45,000 2009 John Deere 635D 35-ft., transportation kit. #16002259..................$45,000 2005 John Deere 936D 36-ft., finger reel, transportation kit. #16002422..$35,000 2000 John Deere 936D road transport with lights, poly tine pickup reel. #16002390.

(1)............................................$29,900 2010 Honey Bee SP42 42-ft. with double knife, UII pickup reel, transportation kit, JD adapter. #16002456. (1)....$55,000 2009 Honey Bee 42-ft., with JD adapter, pickup reel, transport system. #16002440. (3)........................$49,000 2007 Honey Bee 422 42-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit, JD adapter. #16002441. ............................$48,000 2003 MacDon 963 36-ft., pickup reel, transportation kit, 60 Series JD adapter. #16002193..............................$21,000 1998 MacDon 962 36-ft., pickup reel, transport. #16002278. (4)........$14,000

HEADER TRAILERS

Horst 36-ft. header trailer. #13012353....... ................................................... $6500 AW C H C 3 6 3 6 - f t . h e a d e r t ra i l e r. #13012336................................. $6500 AW C H C 3 6 3 6 - f t . h e a d e r t ra i l e r. #13012333................................. $6500 U n i v e r t h H T 4 2 h e a d e r t r a i l e r. #16010049................................. $6000 U n i v e r t h H T 4 2 h e a d e r t r a i l e r. #16010048................................. $6000

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COMMERCIAL SPRAYERS

Up to 5 years 0% INTEREST available

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

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

(3)......................................................

Rental Return SAVE Thousands $$

2011 John Deere 4940 self-propelled, 480/80R50 tires, SS eductor delivery system, 120-ft. booms, 2630 display with AutoTrac SF1 software & section control, inject foam marker, wheel slip control, Xenon HID field lighting, radar speed sensor, row crop fenders, ultra low sprayer tips. #16014176. (3)........ ............................................ $322,500

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

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

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

2007 Apache AS1010 boom leveling, 96-ft. booms, EZ-Steer, 20” nozzle spacing, Raven SCS 4400, 320/90R38 front, 320/90R50 rear duals, 850 gallon poly tank, 5 boom section. #16014122.

(3)........................................ $115,000 2013 Summers Ultimate 110-ft., 1650 gallon tank, chemical clean load system, nozzle bodies only, crossover plumbing package, hitch piece backstop, single electric end nozzles, 3 sensor UC5 Norac. #13011099................. $70,000

2013 Summers Ultimate 110-ft., 1650 gallon tank, chemical clean load system, nozzle bodies only, crossover plumbing package, hitch piece backstop, single electric end nozzles, 3 sensor UC5 Norac. #13011098 (3)........... $70,000

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

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

Brandt QF2500 100-ft. booms, 1500 gallon with dual boom. #16014116. (4)... ................................................. $5900 1996 Brandt QF1000 80-ft. booms, 1000 gallon tank, mixing cone, foam marker, single body with 5 gallon nozzle. #16014170. (4)......................... $5500

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

GRAIN CART

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2014 Brent 1082 20” corner auger (green), 30x32WH/900/60x32 R1, 134” axle, 900/60R32 R1W, scale package, Weather Guard roll tarp. #14200971. (2).......... .................................................. $52,500 2007 John Deere 4930 120-ft. selfpropelled, 9.0L, 325 hp engine, hydro transmission, 1200 stainless steel tank, 480/80R50 tires, 3x2 high-flow solution pump, stainless steel chemical inductor, high-flow 1” stainless steel pipe 20” off-center nozzle spacing, Boom Trac Pro 5-sensor system, 50 gallon foam marker wheel slip control, auto air spring leveling system, HID light, AM/FM/CD/radio, fenders, RH & LH fence row tips, 8020/2.5 tip, 8021/3 tip, 8022/4 tip, 8023/5 tip, 8024/5 tip, 8025/6 tip. #16014166. (4).. $212,500

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

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

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)..........

Rental Return SAVE Thousands $$

FERTILIZER SPREADER

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

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

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

2005 Summers Ultimate 100-ft. booms, windscreens, 1500 gallon, 200 gallon rinse tank, wash wand, clean load system. #16014137. (3)......... $31,500 2004 Summers Ulitmate 90-ft. suspended booms, 1500 gallon tank, 480/80R 38 tires, 3 boom section plumbing, HMI cast iron high pressure pump, 450 Raven control with sensor, aluminuim wet boom package, windscreens, 2-ft. bottom fill kit, clean water kit, touchdown skid package, 20-ft., 50-ft., 20-ft. split boom option, electric end nozzles, wash wand, clevis hitch. #16014154.

(4).......................................... $23,500

GRAIN AUGERS

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

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

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2010 Case IH SRX-160 100-ft., double nozzle bodies, windscreens, 480/80R39 with fenders, 1600 gallon tank, power glide auto-boom height system, AFS Case monitor system, rate control. #16014169. (3)..$46,500

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

D L O S

2013 Unverferth 1196 1100 bushel grain cart, 1000 PTO, tarp, scale, 520/85x42 tires, walking tandem axles, pivot unloading auger, easy cleanout. #16010053.

(4).............................................. $85,000

GRAIN VACS 2013 Unverferth 1196 1100 bushel grain cart, 1000 PTO, tarp, scale, 520/85x42 tires, walking tandem axles, pivot unloading auger, easy cleanout. #16010056.

(4).............................................. $85,000 NEW Rem VRX 14’10” auger discharge height, 85 hp tractor requirement, 7” flexible stainless steel hose. #13004040.

(1)............................................... CALL 2012 Rem 3700 7 hours on unit. #16006799..............................$35,000 2008 Rem 2700 standard hose package. #16009227..............................$18,500

Kinze 1050 1000 PTO, tandem walking axle, tarp. #16010047........................ $32,000

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

2011 Top Air TA2400 132-ft. suspended boom, 2400 gallon tank. #16014161.

(1).......................................... $77,500 2005 Top Air TA1600 rinse tank, 1600 gallon, 380/90R46 tires, 90-ft. boom, triple nozzle bodies. #16014171. (4).. .............................................. $32,000

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

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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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TRACTORS - ROW CROP - COMPACT

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

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

1999 Case IH MX180 MFD, cab, powershift, 20.8R-42, loader, 3-pt., 18F/4R powershift transmission. #16003896.

(1)..........................................$65,000 1973 John Deere 4430 with 158 loader, QuadRange transmission, 3 hydraulics, no 3-pt. hitch, 18.4x38 duals (50%). #16003734. (4).......................$17,500

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

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

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

5 year 3600 hour factory PowerQard warranty remains. #16003845. (2).... .............................................$279,500

2008 John Deere 8130 MFWD, deluxe cab, active seat, AutoTrac ready, 16 speed powershift, 4 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, 3-pt., 118” axles, 620/70R42, 480/70R30 fronts, front fenders, radar, HID lights, leather trim, AM/FM, JD 840 loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple fork. #16003715. (1).....................$157,500

2013 John Deere 7280R 280 hp, AP/ IVT prem, CV11 cab, XM satellite/ radio, 63cc hydraulic pump, 4 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, 40,000 triple link suspension, HID lights, quik-tatch with H480 loader. #16003853. (1).$258,500 2012 John Deere 6170R 170 hp, IVT 40K, premium cab, deluxe radio, 3 remote cylinder control, 540/1000 PTO, 480/80R46, 380/85R34, tool box, GS AutoTrac ready, 200 amp alternator, Panorama glass roof, 1 pair 450# inside weights with H480 loader. #16003864...........................$160,000 2014 John Deere 6150M FWA, 150 hp, 20/20 PowrQuad transmission, 540/1000 PTO, 3-pt., deluxe cab, air ride seat, mirrors, 480/80R42 rear tires, 420/85R28 front tires with fenders, rear wheel weights, JD H360 loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple fork. #16003939........... .............................................$137,500

1978 John Deere 4240 cab, 2WD, powershift, singles, 2 hydraulics, 3 pt. with 148 loader & grapple. #16003889. (1). ...............................................$25,500 1966 John Deere 4020 cab, syncro transmission, 23.1-30.00-16 front, 158 loader & grapple, no 3-pt., 2 remotes. #16003637. (4).......................$12,500 2013 John Deere 5100M FWA, 85 hp, 16F/16R power reverser, triple rear & mid mount remotes, 18.4R30 rear tires, 12.4R24 front steering tires, cold weather package, loader available. #12003393. (1).......................$63,500 2011 John Deere 3720 FWA, 35 hp, 3 remotes, Dom IT4, cab, air ride seat, hydro transmission, mid PTO, 43x1620R4/27x8.5-15, dual & single rear remotes with 300CX loader. #16003898.

(4)..........................................$37,800 John Deere 2010 2WD, gas engine, 540 PTO, 3-point hitch, Farmhand loader. #16003806................................$5500

1988 John Deere 855 2WD, 2 hydraulics, 540 PTO, syncro, loader. #16003877.

(4).............................................$8500

2004 John Deere 7720 140 hp, FWA, 3 hydraulics, deluxe cab, 540/1000 PTO, 3-pt., IVT transmission, 480/80R42 rears, 1 pair rear 450# weights. #16003798. (1).....................$112,500

2013 John Deere 6140D FWA, 140 hp, cab, air suspension seat, triple remotes deluxe, telescopic draft links, 18.4x38 rears, 14.9x24 fronts, deluxe corner post, loader ready. #12003431. (1)...... ...............................................$85,000 1975 John Deere 4430 cab, sycro transmission, duals, 148 loader. #16003747.............................$23,500

2011 Case IH Puma 185 CVT transmission, 155 PTO hp, 3-pt., loader, grapple, bucket teeth. “Only 1250 hours.” #16003726. (1).........$167,000 2011 Case IH Puma 185 MFD, powershift transmission, 155 PTO hp, 3-pt., loader, grapple, bucket teeth. #16003725.

(1).........................................$161,000

NEW 1996 John Deere 7800 145 hp, FWA, partial power shift, singles, 20.8-38” rears, 3-pt., 2-450# weight, 740 loader, grapple. #16003887 (1)..........$61,000

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SKIDSTEERS

XL78 rockpicker

2004 Case IH MXU125 MFD, partial powershift, singles, loader. #16003805.

(4)..........................................$66,000

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

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

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

PAYLOADERS & ATTACHMENT

2013 John Deere 328E deluxe cab, SW joystick, 2 speed, turbo, 14x17.5 14 PR, hydraulic CIR, speed sensitive, 3” seat belt with 2” shoulder strap, power quik tach, cab, heat, defrost, air, air suspension seat, reversing fan drive, horn, EH performance package, backup alarm, cold start package, precleaner, chrome exhaust, single set counterweights, 2nd set counterweights, radio/AM/FM/WB, rear view mirror, louver rear grille, keyless start, 78” HD construction bucket with edge. #12400237. (4)..................... .Rental Return SAVE Thousands $$ 2013 John Deere 318D EH joystick control, 2 speed, 10x16.5 tires, hydraulic CIR self hi flow, 2” seat belt with shoulder, power quick tach, cab with heat, defrost & air, air suspension seat, reversing fan drive, horn, precleaner, L/HD fuel filter, cold start, hazard warning lights, chrome exhaust, single set counterweights, radio, rear view mirror, 66” construction bucket with edge. #12400249. (1)...................................... .Rental Return SAVE Thousands $$ 2012 John Deere 320D EH joystick controls, 2-speed transmission, 12x16.5 hauler tires, hydraulic CIR self, 2” seat belt, power quik tach, cab with heat, defrost & air, air suspension seat, reversing fan drive, horn, cold start package, chrome exhaust, single set counterweights, rear view mirror, 76” heavy duty construction bucket with edge. #16008061. (1)..............$39,000

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

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

MISCELLANEOUS

John Deere 370 manure spreader. #16009223................................. $5500

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Farmhand F11 loader, bucket, 5-tine grapple. #16010057. (1)............. $3500

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

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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

Aluminum service body, 7 enclosed compartments, heavy duty bumper with vice........................................... $4950

AG MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS GLOBAL GUIDANCE

2007 John Deere 7-ft. payloader material bucket with grapple, standard pin hookup. #16008041. (1).............$3000

SOLD

John Deere 0900PC Starfire receiver, SF1. #16012039.................................$1500 2006 John Deere 0330PC GS2 rate controller, 31 pin. #16012087. (1).......$600

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

4WD TRACTORS

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

(2)..........................................$261,500

2012 John Deere 9560R 560 HP, 18/6 powershift transmission, JD link, cab preim CV11 with CMD AR, premium radio/ XM satellite, hi-flow hydraulic system, 5 remotes, no rear PTO, drawbar Cat 5, dual IF800/70R38 Firestone tires, PRM HID light package, RH/LH electric REM ADJ, antenna, F/Business band, motor seal drain, engine 13.5L IT Compliant, rear wheel weights, 225 hours. 5 year 3000 hour Factory PowerGard warranty remains!!! #16003866. (1)..Call 2012 John Deere 9560R 560 hp, powershift, triples, 480/80R50, 5 hydraulics, Premium Commandview cab, 3-pt, 15 rear suitcase weights, HID lights, SF1 Starfire 3000 receiver, GS3 2630 display, SF1 activation. #16003912. (3).... ..............................................$344,500

TRACK TRACTORS

RENTAL UNITS AVAILABLE

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

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

2010 John Deere 9630T 36” tracks, 4 hydraulics, deluxe cab, instructional seat, 1000 PTO, 3 pt., 20 front weights, Cat 5 drawbar, 530 hp. #16003874. (4)...... ..............................................$273,000

AIR HOE DRILL

2009 John Deere 1835 SFP 61-ft.x10” air drill, 550# trip, 3-rank, dry fertilizer delivery, 4x22” steel press, smooth gauge wheel, cast fertilizer closing wheels, 31L & 33L dual main frame, PSTV depth control, transport lowering stop, rock guards, primary blockage seed and fertilizer, less tools. #16005279.

(3)....................................... $168,000 1998 John Deere 1820 45-ft., 7.5” spacing, single shoot, 3” steel packer wheels, 1900 270 bushel tow between cart. #16005305. (2).............. $62,000 1998 John Deere 1820 51-ft., 7.5” spacing, single shoot, dual caster wheels on wings, 550# opener-four ranks, all run blockage, dual row spacing, 3x23” steel press wheels with 1900, 270 bushel two tank tow between cart. #16005312. (3)...................... $35,000

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).................... $115,000

1994 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air hoe drill, single shoot, 3/4” carbide tip openers, 9” spacing, primary blockage, 3.5” steel capped packer wheels, with 2320 tow between air seeder. #16005218. (3)... .............................................. $35,000 John Deere 737 air drill with 787 air cart. #16005239. (4)...................... $30,000

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

1990 John Deere 8760 singles, hydraulic outlets, performance monitor, 14-ft. dozer. “Reconditioned.” #16003809.

(3)............................................$52,000 1983 John Deere 8650 partial power shift, duals, PTO, differential locks, 3 hydraulics, 3 point with dozer. #16003903...... ................................................$23,500 1976 John Deere 8630 cab, 3 hydraulic remotes, PTO, 20.8x34 duals tires. #16003777..............................$23,000

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

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

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

(1)..........................................$269,000

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

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

2005 Bourgault 5710 50-ft. air hoe drill, double shoot, 3.5” steel packers, 3/4 stealth openers with trailing 6450 cart, deluxe auger. #16005265. (2)............. ............................................ $128,500

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

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

CORN PLANTER

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

TILLAGE

3-PT HITCH EQUIPMENT

2012 Frontier AB13G round bale spear. #14401866. (1)......................... $1050 2012 Frontier AB13G round bale spear. #14401867. (4)......................... $1050 2013 Frontier RB2284 7-ft. rear blade. #13009051. (1)......................... $2500 2013 Frontier RB2284 7-ft. rear blade. #13009120. (2)......................... $2500 2013 Frontier RC2072 6-ft. rotary mower. #13009209. (2)......................... $2400 2013 Frontier RC2072 6-ft. rotary mower. #13009208. (1)......................... $2400 2009 Frontier 48” rail pallet fork (for 740 loader). #16007504.................. $1200

1992 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, anhydrous side shoot system, steel packers, 2320-230 bushel tow between air seeder cart. #16005250.

(4).......................................... $35,000

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

2014 Salford I-2141 41-ft. independent series cultivator, 3 section, 71/2” spacing, 22”x13 wave on front two - 22”x8 wave on last 3 ranks on 15/8” colil shank, 8 bolt 305/70 x R22.5 recap truck on main frame 28’ – 41’, Cat 4 articulating implement hitch, 31 weights, axle pivot grease bank-3 section. #14200999......

Rental Return SAVE Thousands $$

1996 John Deere 730 44-ft. air disc drill, 7.5” spacing, 230 bushel tow between air cart and rolling baskets, dual caster wheels with wings, 550# openers on 4-ranks, 11” sweep. #16005277. (3)... .............................................. $28,000 John Deere 730/787 44-ft. air disc drill, 7.5” spacing, single shoot. #16005302...... .............................................. $28,000

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

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

CONSUMER PRODUCTS

2012 John Deere 825i Gator, EPAS, green & yellow, 14” Bighorn tires, benchseat, deluxe cargo box, premium cab, windshield. #16007499. (4)........... $15,500 2012 John Deere 825i Gator, 4WD, gas, cargo box with polyliner, 12” Ancla XT tires, benchseat. #16007507. (4)........ .............................................. $13,500 2011 John Deere 825i camo Gator, Bighorn alloy tire package, premium cab with glass doors and windshield, heater, grill guard & front hood rack. #16007485. (1)...................... $16,500 2009 John Deere 620i Gator, 4WD, XUV, green & yellow, 12” tires, overhead protection structure, 107 hours. #16007511............................... $9450

2008 John Deere 850D Gator, 4WD, diesel, extreme terrain tires, deluxe light kit, horn kit, front fender kit, deluxe outdoor package. #16007492. (1)...... .............................................. $13,250 2011 John Deere 72” Powertach front blade, fits JD 825i gator. #16007480.. ................................................. $1995 2004 John Deere X585 mower, 24 hp, hydro transmission, 2WS, cab, front PTO. #16007509. (3)................ $6500 2011 John Deere X320 lawn mower, hydro transmission with 48” deck.

2012 Summers “Rental” 50-ft. super coul#16007500............................... $3300 ter. #13011076. Was $97,000.............. 2009 John Deere Z445 Ez Trak mower, 25 . Rental Return SAVE Thousands $$ hp, 54” deck. #16007503.......... $3750 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, 48” deck. #16007449...................... $2750 2011 John Deere D120 garden tractor, 21 hp, no deck. #16007505............. $650 2008 Riteway 7162 62-ft. heavy harrow, 2004 John Deere L111 20 hp lawn trac23”x5/8” tines, hydraulic tine angle. tor, 42” deck, automatic transmission. #16004081. (4)........................$33,000 #16007456................................. $595

Defining stockmanship

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COMBINE FOR SALE

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Remove one pin and you can set the rod in the transport bracket.

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Frontline Ag................................................ Conrad, 1-877-278-5531 Frontline Ag.............................................. Choteau, 1-866-466-5741 Ben Taylor Farm Store ............................................Valier, 279-3365 Churchill Equipment....................................... Manhattan, 282-7252 Torgerson............................................. Lewistown, 1-800-677-8795 Gerbers of Montana Inc..................................Great Falls, 727-2203 H & M Smith Farms Inc....................... Malta, 658-2532 or 654-1105 Hoven Equipment Co.....................................Great Falls, 727-7153 Jorgenson Land Co........................................ Broadview, 667-2140 Joyce Fuel & Feeds............................... Geraldine, 1-800-479-4561

Glasgow Implement........................................... Glasgow, 228-9341 Zerbe Bros................................................Glasgow, 1-800-228-5393 Torgerson......................................................Havre, 1-800-800-3113 Harlem Supply.......................................................Harlem, 353-2262 Frontline Ag............................................Cut Bank, 1-800-273-5530 Sunrise Equipment..................................... Sidney, 1-800-967-3597 Taylor’s True Value Farm Store................... Shelby, 1-888-220-5547 Tiber Tractor, Chester .........................................Chester, 759-5188

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By Lee Jones, University of Georgia Extension Stockmanship, like sustainability, is a commonly used word that many might find hard to clearly define in a few words. Stockmanship has been defined as the knowledgeable and skillful handling of livestock in a safe, efficient, effective, and low-stress manner and denotes a low-stress, integrated, comprehensive, holistic approach to livestock handling (Stockmanship Journal). However, stockmanship is more than just handling. It is concerned with the whole life of the animal in our care. We used to call it animal husbandry or stewardship. First and foremost, stockmanship is livestock centered. By that I mean, we must consider the natural behavior and needs of the animal or group. There are 3 essential elements of good stockmanship: an environment that provides protection and comfort appropriate for the species; adequate, well designed facilities that enables low stress handling; and a comprehensive, herd health management program.

Low stress handling begins long before cattle are gathered from the pasture or pen. Ideally, animals need to be familiar with the care givers and have had some exposure or interaction with them prior to being gathered. Every time we interact with an animal we are training them. And just like with people, you only get one chance to make a first impression and that first impression often determines whether the animal trusts you or their environment for the rest of their life or time on your farm. New people or situations make cattle nervous. Watch the signals cows give you. You can tell if a cow just doesn’t want to cooperate or if she is afraid. A spoiled cow that is used to doing what she wants is handled differently than one that is afraid and doesn’t know what you are asking her to do.

In our busy culture, patience isn’t always easy to practice. With cattle, however, exercising patience is essential.

Cattle can be worked with coercion and often are because of inadequate or untrained labor and poorly designed facilities and just plain too much to do in a day. However, even if we get a chore done fast without injury to cattle or people, the stress on our cattle may cost us in the long run. Recent animal performance research has shown us that even with low stress handling there is a negative effect on cattle health or performance just from working them through the chute.

This is a trade off since our purpose to work them is to apply an animal health procedure or product or collect important data. Our goal then should be to minimize the negative impact on health, well-being or performance. While it seems like a contradiction, slower is faster when working cattle.

As I mentioned we train animals every time we interact with them. We train them to trust us or distrust us. The concept of deliberately training cattle isn’t widely accepted or practiced. Whether it is moving cattle to another pasture or working them through a chute, folks that handle cattle regularly often remark how easy they are to train. Even very excitable cattle can be trained to handle quietly. Before I moved back to Georgia, my wife and I owned Frontier Genetics International, a livestock and equine reproduction facility in Nebraska. We housed embryo transfer donors and had several bucking stock breeders as clients. We usually didn’t accept any cattle that were dangerous to handle. However, a donor cow (what my youngest daughter called rodeo mammas) with a calf was dropped off by another client over a weekend. When I tried to bring her to the barn and chute she jumped out of the pens. She did that a few times and I was ready to give up but the owner couldn’t pick her up for a month. Since she was going to be a resident anyway, we eventually trained her to walk quietly through the barn and chute but it took 4 weeks of training and acclimation to the facilities. For us, low stress handling was a must.

Now that is an extreme example, but for a cow-calf operation training the cows pays long term dividends. Some folks just open up the all the alleys and chute and let cows follow each other through the alley and chute without doing anything at all. Once through without being caught, stabbed, prodded, poked or anything else it seems the cows are much easier to work through the chute afterwards.

Training cattle is one thing, training or retraining people is another thing entirely. Cattle really don’t have the capacity to decide to change but we do. Determining the need to change and then deciding to do it can be the challenge, though. If you dread working your herd it might be a sign that something needs to change. It might simply be facility design or it could be a different approach to handling is needed. Having an objective third party observe animal handling is a great way to figure out what the next step needs to be. Walking through the facilities and noting what is broken or damaged CONTINUED ON PAGE A57

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2WD International Nomar wrecker

Genetic selection for healthier cattle

By Warren Rusche, Cow/Calf Field Specialist, SDSU Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex The adoption of advanced genetic selec466 diesel, low mileage.

(BRDC) is one of the leading causes of tion tools such as Expected Progeny Dif(406) 799-6923 death and sickness in feedlot cattle and is ference (EPD) has been one of the greatest estimated to cost the U.S. beef industry success stories in improving productivity more than $800 million dollars annually. in the beef industry. The ability to select The cost of one sick animal has been estiand find cattle that excel in growth while TRAILERS & COMBINE still delivering acceptable calving ease and mated to be over $250 per head when the improved carcass merit has had a tremeneffects of death losses, treatment costs, FOR SALE lowered performance, and reduced carcass dous impact on the increases in productivity 2-2015 Jet 34-ft. tandem axle trailers. merit are combined. The economic impact per cow that has occurred in the last thirty 1996 Wilson 42-ft. ag hopper, good condition. of BRDC is compounded by the increased years. Given the success that the use of 1980 Doonan 20-ft. grain trailer, good condition.$9500 firm 2014 Timpte 42-ft. ag hopper with air ride. scrutiny from consumers regarding antigenetic selection principles have had in 2010 John Deere 9770 combine with duals, 936D header, increasing output, are there other aspects biotic usage and the importance of main826 hours. Can lease to purchase on approved credit. of beef production that could be improved taining consumer confidence. What would Phone (406) 734-5310, Carter, Montana as well? happen if cattle that were less likely to get sick in the first place could be selected?

At the Beef Improvement Federation conference held recently in Lincoln, Nebraska, Dr. Holly Neibergs from Washington State University presented data on the potential and economic benefits of using genetic selection to reduce the incidence of bovine respiratory disease complex (BRDC) in feedlot cattle. These researchers are using the power of DNA and genomics to screen for Directions: Turn east on the first road north of the railroad tracks and select cattle that are less for a ¼ mile, then turn south watch for signs. likely to develop respiratory disease in the feedlot.

REAL ESTATE Their study, now entering Section 10, Township 36N, Range 50E its fourth year, has found Section 25, Township 37N, Range 49E that heritability estimates Section 10, Township 36N, Range 50E: 13.81 + or - acre bin site with two for BRDC susceptibility are 3300-bushel grain bins. The other grain bins on the site are owned by other parties between 17 and 29%, simiand the ground is leased from the current owner. This property is located on the lar to heritability estimates south side of Whitetail along Highway 511. for other production traits.

Section 25, Township 37N, Range 49E: 320 acres + or -. 307.1 acres are curThese researchers estimate rently enrolled in the CRP program until 2020 with annual payments of $7,334. The Purchaser will receive the 2015 payment and subsequent payments. This property that through genetic change is north of Whitetail on Highway 511 to Radar Road, then west 2 miles. it would be possible to reNO mineral or water rights will transfer with either of these properties. duce the incidence of BRDC This is an excellent opportunity to purchase land with a guaranteed income whethby 1 to 2% per year. That er it’s from the land with a CRP payment or the bin site.

The highest bidder will be required to pay a 10% non-refundable down payment immediately following the sale of the property. may not seem like a great Seller will provide title insurance. Closing costs will be split 50/50 between the buyer and the seller. Property taxes will be prorated. deal of progress, but 1 or All information is from sources deemed reliable. Northern Prairie Reality will be acting as the surety agent for the sale of the real estate.

2% over time adds-up to CONSIGNED ITEMS EQUIPMENT & VEHICLES 1983 JD 7720 2001 Dodge 2500, 4X4, 360 motor, auto trans, significant differences. Accombine, 132,761 miles, 3 aluminum tool boxes, fuel 8360 New Hol2012 Versatile cording to these researchers chopper and tank, rebuilt transfer case land tractor 435 tractor, the economic impact on the spreader, 4924 (’1997 or ’99), 435 horsehrs (has been FWA, powerfeedyard sector of just using power, 16 spd through the shift, PTO, 3 pt, power shift one year’s-worth of genetic shop) 7314 loader & trans, Outback grapple, 3700 hrs. (nice tractor) improvement using 2013 STS GPS system with auto steer and map- 925 JD flex header, finger reel, refurbished 2013 Ford ping, 710/70R38 tires, it’s virtually a brand new one year ago w/header trailer 1999 Sparta hopper bottom grain trailer (new prices could be $13 to $21.5 F-450, 4X4 Dutractor roll tarp) 930 JD 30’ header, bat reel w/header trailer million. ally, Lariat, 6.7 1995 Ford VerEndura Plass 10,000 galllon Mayrath 7” PTO drive auger (2) Diesel, leather One of the longer-term satile tractor, water tank (used 3 yrs) with navigation, Grain screen aims of this research is to 250 hp Cumfactory turnover 1973 GMC 6500 truck, 18’ mins (L10), 12 Degelman RP ball and campmake available to breed asbox & hoist, V-6 motor, 5 & spd trans, Out6000 3 bat rock er hitch, 8300 miles 2 spd trans, roll tarp, (high sociations and cattle breeders back Light Bar picker, hyd range doesn’t work) 1995 Kountry Star 32’ camper, 13’ slide out, fiGPS, 480/80R38 tires (new) drive, big tires the information regarding berglass sides, big bedroom, entertainment cen1600 Interna(like new) Flexicoil 5000 ter, dinette set, sleeps 4 genomic regions that help tional truck, 16’ air drill, 33’, Flexicoil 67 sprayer, (tank and cart only), hyd box & hoist, roll 2008 Arctic Cat predict cattle more resistant 1720 tow bepump, converted to spot sprayer tarp, 345 mo700 EFI 4-wheeler, to BRDC. That information tween cart w/ winch, 548 miles JD 4020 tractor, 158 loader and grapple, 6981 tor, 4 & 2 spd, granular tank, 36,600 miles could then be incorporated hrs on meter Yamaha Timber liquid fertilizer applicator, Dutch wort carbide Wolf 4-wheeler 1957 Ford F-600 truck, 15’ box & hoist, 292 into EPDs or selection inKrause 28’ disk points, new 18.4x26 tires & rims motor, 4&2 spd JD 140 garden 1500 gallon tow-behind liquid fertilizer cart, dexes that could be used to B r a n d t tractor, tiller and 1954 Chevy 6400 truck, 6 cyl, box & hoist John Blue ground driven pump SB4000 susincrease BRDC resistance in mower deck pended boom Friggstad 32’ tool bar w/harrows, 1¼” shanks, 1984 Dodge heavy half, Prospector edition, the nation’s calf crop.

1973 International 1600 truck, box & hoist, V-8 sprayer, 80’ 318 motor, auto trans, 4X4, 116,814 miles knock on sweeps motor, 4 & 2 trans booms, wind The industry and research Donhue trailer cones, 1500 community are just begin2006 Circle D gooseneck flatbed trailer, 24’ gallon tank, 5 & 10 gallon nozzles ning to scratch the surface 7000# axles Brandt 7” auger, 13 hp Honda motor with drag There will also be a full line of shop tools at this sale as well, from crescent 1995 Volvo / White semi, Detroit diesel, 10 spd of the potential genomics has auger wrenches, pipe wrench, drill indexes, cutting torches, welders (wire feed trans, 766,000 miles to offer to improve genetic Brandt 10-60 swing-away auger & stick) tap & die sets, air compressors, 4” tow ropes.

220 Massey backhoe selection and progress. These Sakundiak 7” auger, 220 volt electric motor 1500 gallon water tank (black) technologies could change • Toavs Premier Auctions is acting solely as agent • Announcements on sale day will supersede any much of the ways cattle are between sellers and buyers. written material. bred and managed in the fu• Not responsible for accidents • Buyers are responsible for their own judgments, • Member MAA inspections and bidding on sale merchandise. ture compared to today. For • Bonded Auction Service • Posting of this sale bill in public places & delivery of Robert D. Toavs more information about this • Everything sells “as is, where is.” copies to creditors will serve as compliance with the Auctioneer/Owner • Terms: Cash or Qualified Check & Paid For On Sale Day. topic please visit the Beef uniform commercial code law. www.toavspremierauctions.com Unknown buyers must present photo ID & bank proof of • Owners have the right to accept or reject any or all Improvement Federation 4765 Road 1072, Wolf Point, MT 59201 adequate funds. bids.

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Defining stockmanship

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or what needs frequent repair may be a sign of a bottleneck or weak spot. What can be done to improve cattle flow through that spot? Self-assessment guides for livestock handling are available through the Beef Quality Assurance website, www. bqa.org/assessments.aspx. Handling practice checklists and score sheets help reveal areas that might need improvement.

If cattle regularly run over helpers, facilities require frequent repair, there is a lot of yelling or you buy hot shot batteries by the case there might be room for improvement. Actually, there is always room for improvement and better, more effective ways of doing anything. Anything worth doing is worth doing well with an eye for constant improvement.

Economics of low stress Most folks think of low stress in terms of animal welfare.

There is plenty of research that documents the positive relationship of managing stress to enhanced animal health and performance. Dairy cows that are handled quietly give more milk and calves weaned with low stress techniques experience less shrink and illness than calves weaned abruptly.

Less illness means fewer lost pounds and significantly reduces treatment costs. Producers that experience several sick calves after weaning might benefit from a review of management practices to identify areas for improvement and how to implement low or no cost ways to enhance calf health through good stockmanship. Stockmanship and low stress handling reduce the need to use animal health products to treat or prevent disease in intensive production environments. Society is concerned about the indiscriminate use of antimicrobials in livestock production. Anything we can do to reduce their use and demonstrate good stewardship will improve the public confidence in how livestock are raised.

Stockmanship and resources The good stockman knows his/her resources and is a good business manager. Bud Williams was fond of telling folks that “ranchers have 3 things in their inventory: money, grass and animals. You can never have too much money or too much grass but you sure can have too many animals.”

It’s beyond the scope of this article to go into a lot of detail but good stockmen manage grass and soils and let the cows harvest the grass. To some degree herds on understocked pastures can increase production (calf weaning weights) to make up the difference but herds on overstocked pastures not only don’t reach their full potential the overall herd production is severely diminished, soils become depleted or degraded, future pasture health is compromised and cow herd fertility suffers as well as calf weights and calf health.

Calves from overgrazed pastures are more likely to experience health problems after weaning. Good stockmanship means knowing what the carrying capacity is of the pastures and stocking appropriately.

Principles of cattle handling Slower is better. Obviously this has its limits but for the most part slower is better and faster than getting in big hurry.

Pressure from the side and only when cattle see where to go.

When cattle are pressured from the rear they are likely to turn around to face the pressure. Cattle want to see you. Once cows can see the opening and are facing that direction then we can push them in that direction from their side behind the point of their shoulder. Cattle must be comfortable to go by you and stay straight. Cattle naturally face any threat. If cattle feel threatened by you they won’t walk straight or go by you. When working cattle in an alley, going with the flow slows them down and going against the flow speeds them up. This seems counter intuitive at first but it works. Try it and see. Cattle can only process one thing at a time. Many folks like to talk to their cattle. If cattle are used to this then it probably won’t cause problems. However, multiple stimuli including sight, sound and touch creates confusion for cattle and thereby increases stress and the flight response. Cows work best when they are ready; it’s up to us to get them there.

Simply put, I think good stockmen are students of their cattle. Good stockmanship is like a timely rain, sunshine and hybrid vigor; it doesn’t cost anything extra but the benefits to cattle health, welfare and performance are tremendous.

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COMBINES

2012 John Deere S670 373 hp, PRWD, hydro, 918/1360 hours. SU#171972... $234,000 (B) 2001 John Deere 9650 265 hp, 2WD, hyrdo, 3450/4825 hours. SU#169502.. $64,584 (B) 2013 John Deere S670 375 hp, 2WD, ProDrive, 235/329 hours. SU#171244...$309,666 (BF) 2012 John Deere S670 375 hp, 2WD, hydro, 366/467 hours. SU#171606...$279,721 (BF) 2012 John Deere S670 373 hp, 2WD, ProDrive, 392/521 hours. SU#171681...$283,636 (BF) 2012 John Deere S670 373 hp, 2WD, ProDrive, 569/766 hours. SU#173487...$265,705 (BF) 2012 John Deere S670 373 hp, 2WD, 632/944 hours. SU#173495.................$259,913 (BF) 2013 John Deere S670 373 hp, 2WD, ProDrive, 339/487 hours. SU#179392...... $301,592 (I) 2012 John Deere S670 373 hp, ProDrive, 375/505 hours. SU#176288...... $281,331 (I) 2012 John Deere S670 373 hp, ProDrive, 658/947 hours. SU#173491.... $257,674 (M) 2009 John Deere 9770STS 360 hp, hydro, 817/1061 hours. SU#176285... $190,820 (B) 2001 John Deere 9650 265 hp, hydro, 3450/4825 hours, SU#169502..................... $64,584 (B) 2001 John Deere 9650 265 hp, hydro, 3328/4704 hours, SU#171789..................... $61,480 (B) 2002 New Holland 30-ft. rigid head, steel auger fingers. SU#180304.................... $14,000 (I)

SEEDERS & DRILLS

1993 John Deere 455 35-ft., 6” spacing, single shoot. SU#173329..................... $36,550 (B) 2013 John Deere 1895 42.5-ft., 10” spacing, tow between tank. SU#164660..........$198,000 (I) 2006 John Deere 1895 42.5-ft., 7.5” spacing, tow behind tank. SU#151126... $145,000 (I) 1993 John Deere 1060 32-ft., 7” spacing, tow between tank. SU#178914......... $23,220 (R) 2010 John Deere 1895 10” spacing, no till drill, tow behind tank. SU #174129.....$178,500 (B) 2009 Case IH 3380 40-ft., 7.5” spacing, tow between 3380 air cart. SU#167534.....$117,500 (B) 2008 Concord 5012 50-ft., 12” spacing, tow behind tank. SU#178524................. $115,000 (B) 2002 Morris Maxim 55 55-ft., 12” spacing, tow between tank. SU#169773............ $58,438 (B) 2003 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft., 12” spacing, tow between tank. SU#179422............ $48,000 (B) 2001 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 9.5” spacing, hoe, tow between tank. SU#169896........... $37,495 (M)

TILLAGE

John Deere BWF 20’9” offset disk, 22” blades, fore/aft. SU#181372.................... $2585 (M) Case IH 3900 26’5” tandem disk, 20” blades, fore/aft. SU#181131.................. $14,750 (B) 2007 Wishek 1250 25-ft. tandem disk, 20” blades, fore/aft. SU#174152....$28,985 (BF) International 770 20-ft. offset disk, 22” blades, fore/aft. SU#181375................. $15,058 (M) 2011 Parma roller harrow, 30-ft. working width, folding. SU#176544...................$51,700 (P) 2007 Unverferth 225 33-ft. rolling harrow packer. SU#177149.................... $12,334 (R) 2003 Big 12 3032 32-ft. offset disk, 24” blades, 9” spacing. SU#174579..............$20,615 (S) International 45 16-ft. cultivator, vibrashank, 3 section. SU#174463....................$2938 (S) 1971 John Deere 4200 4 bottom moldboard plow. SU#177999........................ $3100 (M)

4WD TRACTORS

2010 John Deere 9530 530 engine hp, PowerShift, 2515 hours. SU#168438...$221,000 (B) 1976 John Deere 8430 228 engine hp, Quad Range, 5366 hours. SU#168118....$23,500 (S) 1999 Case IH 9350 310 hp, 12F/3R Syncro, 3463 hours. SU#174578.............$74,233 (S)

PLATFORMS

2005 John Deere 936D 36-ft. draper, Dura-Cut sickle, finger reel. SU#171790....$27,000 (B) 2006 John Deere 936D 36-ft. draper, Dura-Cut sickle, finger reel. SU#171791....$25,920 (B) 2012 John Deere 630D 30-ft. draper, Dura-Cut sickle, finger reel. SU#173497...$59,360 (BF) 2011 John Deere 630R 30-ft. rigid, full finger, hyd fore/aft reel. SU#171683....$33,325 (BF) 2011 John Deere 630D 30-ft. draper, double knife drive. SU#174366.............. $51,120 (I) 2013 John Deere 630R 30-ft. rigid, full finger, hyd fore/aft reel. SU#172160..... $32,892 (I) 2013 John Deere 630R 30-ft. rigid, full finger, hyd fore/aft reel. SU#172152..... $32,704 (I) 2013 John Deere 630R 30-ft. rigid, full finger, hyd fore/aft reel. SU#172157..... $32,704 (I) 2013 John Deere 630R 30-ft. rigid, full finger, Dura-Cut. SU#172161................ $32,704 (I) 2006 John Deere 630R 30-ft. rigid, full finger, hyd fore/aft reel. SU#167725...... $21,000(I) 2005 John Deere 630R 30-ft. rigid, full finger, hyd fore/aft reel. SU#181619..... $20,615 (I) 2007 John Deere 630R 30-ft. rigid, full finger, hyd fore/aft. SU#176286........... $20,615 (R) 1986 John Deere 224R 24-ft. rigid, steel auger fingers. SU#181905.........................$600 (P) 2010 John Deere 635F 35-ft., Crary air reel, hydraflex. SU#182127.............. $33,325 (M) 1994 John Deere 214P 14-ft., Sund pickup, belt pickup. SU#180135.......................$4342 (P)

BALERS

2010 John Deere 568 round baler, 5x6, twine, hyd pickup. SU#182219.............$27,000 (S) 2005 John Deere 567 round baler, 5x6, wrap/ twine, hyd pickup. SU#182222..$21,708 (S) 2005 John Deere 567 round baler, 5x6, twine, hyd pickup. SU#182395............ $17,500 (B) 1991 John Deere 535 round baler, 5x6 bale, twine. SU#182376........................ $3675 (B) 2002 Case IH RBX551 round baler, wrap, 540 PTO. SU#180302.......................... $8001 (I) 2010 Case IH RB564 round baler, 5x6, wrap/ twine, hyd pickup. SU#181223...$22,824 (M) 2005 Vermeer 605M round baler, 5x6, wrap/ twine, wide pickup. SU#177748.$18,488 (M) 1999 New Holland 688 round baler, auto wrap twine, 540 PTO. SU#181623.........$7742 (P) 2005 Vermeer 605M round baler, 5x6, wrap/ twine, push bar. SU#175274.......$15,805 (S) 2006 Case RBX563 round baler, 5x6, twine, hyd pickup. SU#181779.................. $14,785 (M) 1998 New Holland round baler, 5x6, wrap/ twine, push bar. SU#182188..........$5650 (P)

SPRAYERS

2013 John Deere 4940 120-ft. boom, 1200 gallon, 668 hours. SU#170910..... $283,100 (B) 2002 John Deere 4710 90-ft. boom, 800 gallon, 3330 hours. SU#170582.......... $106,500 (B) 2009 John Deere 4830 100-ft. boom, 1000 gallon, 1970 hours. SU#159283....$159,800 (BF) 2011 John Deere 4830 100-ft. boom, 1000 gallon, 1379 hours. SU#170254.... $206,400 (I) 2011 John Deere 4730 100-ft. boom, 800 gallon, 760 hours. SU#175715............. $225,808 (I) 2010 John Deere 4930 120-ft. boom, 1200 gallon, 1342 hours. SU#163332.... $215,000 (I) 2009 John Deere 4930 120-ft. boom, 1200 gallon, 2325 hours. SU#162378.... $180,000 (I) 2012 John Deere 4830 90-ft. boom, 1000 gallon, 495 hours. SU#168788........... $259,000 (M) 2009 John Deere 4930 120-ft. boom, 1200 gallon, 1466 hours. SU#159285.....$208,000 (M) 1999 John Deere 4700 90-ft. boom, 750 gallon, 3100 hours. SU#166848.............$66,000 (P) 2007 John Deere 4720 90-ft. boom, 800 gallon, 3414 hours. SU#171723.......... $149,900 (B) 2002 John Deere 4710 90-ft. Boom, 800 gallon, 3372 hours. SU#170582.......... $106,500 (B) 2006 Apache AS1010 self-propelled, 100-ft. boom, 1243 hours. SU#162968..$114,616 (B) 2013 Case IH 3330 100-ft. boom, 1000 gallon, 380 hours. SU#169278............. $242,878 (I) 2009 Case IH 160 pull-type, 90-ft. boom, 1600 gallon. SU#181464.....................$32,325 (S)

2WD TRACTORS

2011 John Deere 8260R 260 engine hp, IVT, 1968 hours. SU#151960.......... $183,900 (B) 2012 John Deere 7260R 260 engine hp, IVT, 1114 hours. SU#178989.......... $183,500 (B) 2007 John Deere 7830 205 engine hp, IVT, 4375 hours. SU#173168................... $128,648 (B) 2008 John Deere 7230 131 engine hp, IVT, 2546 hours. SU#153857.......... $111,900 (B) 2008 John Deere 7430 166 engine hp, 741 SL loader, 4023 hours. SU#154955.$102,000 (B) 2012 John Deere 8310R 310 hp, IVT, 900 hours.

SU#172879............................$223,755 (BF) 2013 John Deere 8335R 335 engine hp, IVT, 440 hours. SU#179202............. $262,952 (I) 2013 John Deere 8360R 360 engine hp, IVT, 639 hours. SU#178328............. $262,451 (I) 2013 John Deere 8335R 335 engine hp, IVT, 626 hours. SU#179204............. $256,709 (I) 2013 John Deere 8335R 335 engine hp, IVT, 853 hours. SU#179206............. $256,709 (I) 2013 John Deere 8310R 310 engine hp, IVT, 800 hours. SU#179182............. $245,952 (I) 2013 John Deere 8310R 310 engine hp, IVT, 443 hours. SU#178325............. $239,897 (I) 2013 John Deere 8310R 310 engine hp, IVT, 574 hours. SU#178326........... $$239,897 (I) (10) 2013 John Deere 8260R 260 engine hp, 308-845 hours........... $207,061-$207,575 (I) 2013 John Deere 8235R 235 engine hp, IVT, 876 hours. SU#179193............. $200,313 (I) 2013 John Deere 8235R 235 engine hp, IVT, 954 hours. SU#179195............. $200,313 (I) 2013 John Deere 8235R 235 engine hp, IVT, 802 hours. SU#179197............. $200,313 (I) 2013 John Deere 8235R 235 engine hp, IVT, 932 hours. SU#172207............. $198,604 (I) 2013 John Deere 8235R 235 engine hp, IVT, 958 hours. SU#172218............. $198,604 (I) 2013 John Deere 8235R 235 engine hp, IVT, 1090 hours. SU#172219........... $198,604 (I) 2013 John Deere 8235R 235 engine hp, IVT, 950 hours. SU#172210............. $198,380 (I) 2013 John Deere 8235R 235 engine hp, IVT, 435 hours. SU#178323............. $198,350 (I) 2013 John Deere 8235R 235 engine hp, IVT, 805 hours. SU#172206............. $198,171 (I) 2013 John Deere 8235R 235 engine hp, IVT, 1068 hours. SU#172211........... $198,171 (I) 2013 John Deere 8235R 235 engine hp, IVT, 401 hours. SU#178313............. $196,370 (I) 2013 John Deere 8235R 235 engine hp, IVT, 1073 hours. SU#172204........... $184,062 (I) 2013 John Deere 8235R 235 engine hp, IVT, 1056 hours. SU#172164........... $184,062 (I) 2013 John Deere 8235R 235 engine hp, IVT, 713 hours. SU#178324............. $182,835 (I) 2009 John Deere 8430 330 engine hp, 250 PTO hp, 2943 hours. SU#177209..... $179,565 (I) 2013 John Deere 7215R 215 engine hp, IVT, 838 hours. SU#176201............. $177,947 (I) 2013 John Deere 7215R 215 engine hp, IVT, 837 hours. SU#176202............. $177,947 (I) 2012 John Deere 7230R 230 engine hp, IVT, 839 hours. SU#166355............. $177,800 (I) 2013 John Deere 7215R 215 engine hp, IVT, 749 hours. SU#179198............. $173,629 (I) 2013 John Deere 7215R 215 engine hp, IVT, 782 hours. SU#179201............. $173,629 (I) 2013 John Deere 7215R 215 engine hp, IVT, 677 hours. SU#179205............. $173,629 (I) 2013 John Deere 7215R 215 engine hp, IVT, 839 hours. SU#179207............. $173,629 (I) 2013 John Deere 7215R 215 engine hp, IVT, 800 hours. SU#179208............. $173,629 (I) 2013 John Deere 7215R 215 engine hp, IVT, 749 hours. SU#176203............. $173,624 (I) 2013 John Deere 7215R 215 engine hp, IVT, 764 hours. SU#176204............. $173,624 (I) 2013 John Deere 7200R 200 engine hp, IVT, 877 hours. SU #179183............ $168,645 (I) 2013 John Deere 7200R 200 engine hp, IVT, 827 hours. SU #179185............ $168,645 (I) 2013 John Deere 7200R 200 engine hp, IVT, 724 hours. SU #179187............ $168,645 (I) 2013 John Deere 7200R 200 engine hp, IVT, 800 hours. SU #179189............ $168,645 (I) 2013 John Deere 7200R 200 engine hp, IVT, 846 hours. SU #179194............ $168,645 (I) 2010 John Deere 8245R 245 engine hp, PowerShift, 3102 hours. SU#181578.....$165,972 (I) 2012 John Deere 7215R 215 engine hp, IVT, 786 hours. SU#166401............. $165,000 (I)

2010 John Deere 8225R 225 engine hp, PowerShift, 2208 hours. SU#181603.....$155,428 (I) 2013 John Deere 6105D 105 engine hp, H310 ldr, 800 hrs. SU#178299............. $59,890 (I) 2013 John Deere 6105D 105 engine hp, H310 ldr, 800 hrs. SU#178320............. $54,188 (I) 1981 John Deere 4630 150 PTO hp, QuadRange, 11,300 hours. SU#181334.$15,805 (I) 2012 John Deere 7200R 200 engine hp, 164 PTO hp, 553 hours. SU#166469$173,500 (M) 2007 John Deere 7430 140 PTO hp, loader, grapple, 3600 hr. SU#174886....$119,500 (M) 2011 John Deere 7330 155 engine hp, 741 SL loader, 1960 hours. SU#157582.$114,000 (M) 2012 John Deere 8235R 235 engine hp, IVT, 1035 hours. SU#159165...........$185,000 (P) 2012 John Deere 8235R 235 engine hp, IVT, 900 hours. SU#172880.............$176,964 (P) 2010 John Deere 8345R 345 engine hp, IVT, 3812 hours. SU#177843.......... $199,383 (R) 2013 John Deere 7200R 200 engine hp, 108 hours. SU#165986....................$170,000 (S) John Deere 6140M SU#173590..$127,501 (S) 2003 John Deere 8320 250 engine hp, 215 PTO hp, 3980 hours. SU#171905.....$127,461 (S) 2004 John Deere 7420 135 engine hp, 741 NSL loader, 4310 hours. SU#160137....$82,155 (S) 2004 John Deere 7520 125 PTO hp, MFWD, IVT, 7362 hours. SU#172904.....$74,180 (S) 1967 John Deere 4020 95 engine hp, PowerShift, 10,422 hours. SU#173824...$9855 (S) 2012 Case IH 340 340 engine hp, powershift, 973 hours. SU#159708............. $190,000 (I) 2011 Case IH 340 340 engine hp, powershift, 1288 hours. SU#158807........... $179,000 (I) 2012 Case IH 260 257 engine hp, 215 PTO hp, 829 hours. SU#159705.............$154,600 (P) 2004 Case IH MXM 190 190 engine hp, 160 PTO hp, 3377 hours. SU#174571.$63,846 (P)

TRACK TRACTORS

2006 John Deere 8430T 335 engine hp, 5730 hours. SU#173192...................$89,400 (BF) 1999 John Deere 8400T 225 PTO hp, PowerShift, 6845 hours. SU#178788...$65,100 (BF) 1998 John Deere 8400T 225 PTO hp, PowerShift, 7067 hours. SU#173194...$64,738 (BF) 2012 John Deere 8360T 360 engine hp, IVT, 1448 hours. SU#175806........$257,947 (BF) 2002 John Deere 9520T 450 hp, PowerShift, 4276 hours. SU#179643........... $136,066 (I) 2012 John Deere 8360RT 360 engine hp, IVT, 1638 hours. SU#155807........... $259,000 (I) 2008 John Deere 9630T 530 hp, PowerShift, 3455 hours. SU#128815.......... $184,700 (R) 2012 John Deere 9560RT 560 hp, PowerShift, 357 hours. SU#167919............ $308,500 (R) 2006 John Deere 8430T 255 PTO hp, PowerShift, 4955 hours. SU#161736...$104,000 (R) 1998 John Deere 8400T 225 PTO hp, PowerShift, 6384 hours. SU#169878....$56,900 (R) 1998 John Deere 8400T 225 PTO hp, new engine, 8958 hours. SU#171460.....$51,800 (R) 2012 John Deere 8360RT 360 engine hp, IVT, 1094 hours. SU#174275.......... $271,587 (R) 2012 John Deere 8360RT 360 engine hp, IVT, 1119 hours. SU#174269.......... $267,812 (R) 2012 John Deere 8360RT 360 engine hp, IVT, 1325 hours. SU#174270.......... $264,030 (R) 2010 John Deere 8345RT 345 engine hp, 275 PTO hp, 1893 hrs. SU#169515...$229,400 (R) 2010 John Deere 8345RT 345 engine hp, 275 PTO hp, 3951 hrs. SU #171734..$195,000 (R) 2012 Case 550 550 hp, 16F/2R PowerShift, 1527 hours. SU#158797................... $274,070 (B) 2009 Cat MT865C 525 hp, PowerShift, 4035 hours. SU#180526.................... $210,451 (I)

HAY & FORAGE

2012 John Deere R450 windrower, 16-ft. rotary head, hydro trans. SU#181877....$117,678 (B) 2004 John Deere 4995 windrower, 16-ft. rotary head, hydro trans. SU#181411...$65,213 (P) Frontier WR2114 wheel rake. SU#170804...... ...................................................... $9627 (B) 1999 Hesston 8550 windrower, 15-ft. rotary head, hydro. SU#181310.......... $33,023 (M) 2004 New Holland 216 hay rake, hydraulic swing. SU#179349.................... $11,198 (R)

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

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2012 John Deere S670 375 hp, ProDrive, 465/610 hours. SU#180742......$282,839 (P)

2001 John Deere 9650 265 hp, hydro, 3328/4704 hours. SU#171789..................... $61,480 (B) 2012 John Deere S670 373 hp, ProDrive, Contour Master. SU#174365........$274,500 (BF)

2012 John Deere 630D 30-ft. draper, Dura-Cut, hyd fore/aft reel. SU#173493..$59,360 (BF)

2012 John Deere 8360RT 360 hp, 295 PTO hp, IVT, 1212 hours. SU#156350...$265,000 (P) 1998 John Deere 8400T 225 PTO hp, powershift, 6403 hours. SU#168573... $61,200 (R)

2012 John Deere 7215R 215 hp, IVT, 968 hr.

SU#167151.............................. $151,700 (R)

2012 John Deere 8360RT 360 engine hp, IVT, 1273 hours. SU#154226........... $268,000 (I)

2011 John Deere 630R 30-ft. rigid, full finger, hyd fore/aft reel. SU#171682....$31,786 (BF)

2010 John Deere 630D 30-ft. draper, hyd fore/ aft reel. SU#175187................... $45,475 (R) 2012 Kubota M135GX 135 hp, 8 speed powershift, 1526 hours. SU#180301..$69,266 (I) 2012 John Deere 8335R 335 hp, IVT, 1024 hours.

SU#174273................................. $259,089 (R)

2011 Landoll 7431-33 33’2” tandem disk, 22” blades, rolling basket. SU#167481$48,000 (I) 2009 Apache AS1010, 100-ft. boom, 1000 gallon, 1192 hours. SU#159325.. $115,000 (M)

1997 Loral 3000 60-ft. dry & wet boom, 400 gal sprayer tank. SU#174882.... $45,653 (B)

2006 John Deere 1890 42-ft., 10” spacing, tow behind tank. SU#177194........... $86,000 (B)

1994 John Deere 455 30-ft. box drill, 7.5” spacing, press wheels. SU#180935... $26,900 (B)

2008 John Deere 568 5x6, wrap/twine, MegaWide pickup. SU#173823...........$29,093 (S)

2006 John Deere 1895 42.5-ft., 7.5” spacing, tow behind tank. SU#151120.. $144,300 (R)

2013 John Deere 8235R 235 engine hp, IVT, 1114 hours. SU#172217........... $198,994 (I)

2013 John Deere 9560R 560 hp, 4WD, PowerShift, 938 hours. SU#170972...$311,000 (B)

2013 John Deere 8360R 360 engine hp, IVT, 935 hours. SU#178284............. $261,018 (I)

2008 John Deere 1830 61-ft., 12” spacing, hoe drill, tow behind. SU#167591..$125,000 (B)

2002 John Deere 4990 windrower, 14.5-ft. rotary, 713 hours. SU#181050... $67,231 (R)

2008 Case IH SDX40 40-ft., 7.5” spacing, tow between, single shoot. SU#179421..$78,000 (B)

2013 Case IH 700 60-ft., 12” spacing, hoe openers, tow between. SU#180936.$149,900 (B)

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

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FOR SALE – GRAIN ELEVATOR & FERTILIZER PLANT Valier, Montana

CHS Inc., through its Cut Bank office, is offering property located in Valier, Pondera County, Montana, for sale by sealed bid.

Bidding Process: Sealed bid with a cashier’s check equaling 10% of the bid must be delivered no later than 5:00 PM, September 23rd, 2014 to CHS Inc. in Cut Bank. A purchase agreement on the terms described below will be required to be signed by the successful bidder.

Property: Land and Elevator with an approximate capacity of 318,000 bushels. The property includes land (as legally described below), miscellaneous elevator equipment, a 1225 ton fertilizer plant with blender and two warehouses: one is 28’ x 40’ and one is 24’ x 40’.

Legal Description: Beginning at the S ¼ Cor. Of Sec. 34, T 30N- R5W thence N 89 ̊49’10” W a distance of 427.75’ to a point thence N 65 ̊ 24’27” W a distance of 22.40’ to a point around a curve to the right through a central angle of 13 ̊48’19” an arc distance of 149.29’ a chord bearing of N 59 ̊10’60” W a distance of 148.92’ to a point around a curve to the left through a central angle of 13 ̊13’01” an arc distance of 150.20’ a chord bearing of N 60 ̊06’55” W a distance of 149.86’ to a point thence N 65 ̊30’12” W a distance of 453.88’ to a point thence N 24 ̊33’46” E a distance of 161.40’ to a point thence S 65 ̊26’14” E a distance of 1156.54’ to a point thence South a distance of 15.86’ to a point to the Point of Beginning Containing 3.89 acres, subject to all existing interests, including but not limited to all restrictions, covenants, reservations, and liens, if any.

Terms of sale: Seller is offering the property for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” on a cash only basis.

Real Estate conveyed with a Quit Claim Deed.

Buyer responsible for any survey costs or environmental assessments required by Buyer.

2014 Real Estate Taxes due and payable in 2014/2015 will be prorated at closing based on most current statement available.

Possession to be given on date of closing.

Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

All bids are subject to Cut Bank Producer Board approval.

For questions, please call Ross Thayer at 406-873-5551. Send sealed bids along with cashier’s check to: CHS Inc., Attn: Valier Sealed Bids, 23 North Central or PO Box 1272, Cut Bank, MT 59427

Your most useful tools in equine parasite control

By Ann Swinker, Penn State Extension Specialist The issue of anthelmintic resistance has become more publicized and important over the past few years. With no new anthelmintic drugs on the market, how does this developing resistance impact your horses? Will “super worms” develop as a result of this resistance?

Many available tests are capable of detecting one or more types of internal parasites. Always consult your veterinarian regarding the best test for your current needs and for the interpretation of results. Examples of available tests include: Fecal Flotation, Fecal Centrifugation, Home Fecal test kits and ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) blood tests for tapeworms.

One of the more useful tools in a parasite control program is the fecal egg count—microscopic examination of fresh manure for parasite eggs. This simple test allows the veterinarian to determine which parasites are present and whether the infection is light, moderate, or heavy. This information is important in developing a deworming program for your horse or farm, and in monitoring the effectiveness of the program.

Fecal egg count involves collecting two or three fresh manure balls from the horse to be tested by sending the manure sample to a veterinary laboratory. Results are expressed as eggs per gram (epg) of manure. A fecal egg count of less than 200 epg suggests a light parasite load. Horses with high fecal egg counts of 500-1000 epg suggest the interval between de-worming is too long.

It is important to note that a negative fecal examination does not mean the horse is free of internal parasites. Some types of parasites produce eggs only intermittently. Larvae do not produce eggs at all, and may be present in large numbers in a horse with a fecal egg count of zero. Tapeworm eggs may be missed with routine fecal egg count techniques. The results are most useful when several horses on a farm are tested on the same day. This information gives the veterinarian and farm manager a good idea of the level of parasitism on the property.

There are several different de-wormers, or anthelmintics, currently available. Most are broad-spectrum, meaning that they are effective against several different types of parasites.

It is generally best to use a broad-spectrum de-wormer as the basis of your de-worming program. If a specific problem is identified, such as tapeworms or encysted small strongyles, a more specific de-wormer can be used.

No de-worming product is 100 percent effective in ridding every horse of all internal parasites. However, it is not necessary for a product to kill every worm in order to improve the horse’s health, minimize the risk of serious disease, improve feed efficiency, and reduce pasture contamination with parasite eggs and larvae.

Consult your veterinarian about the controlling of parasites. Remember, de-worming is no longer a simple do-ityourself procedure. For more information, contact your veterinarian or the American Association of Equine Practitioners, 4075 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511.

Watercraft inspection required by law

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) would like to remind people that all watercraft are required by state law to stop at aquatic invasive species (AIS) check stations. This doesn’t just mean just motorized boats. Non-motorized craft including canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and rafts must also stop.

In Northwest Montana, Region One, there are AIS check stations near Coram, Ronan, Thompson Falls, Troy, and Eureka. Inspections are fast, easy, and help to protect our shared waters from aquatic invasive species. The Coram AIS watercraft check station is located about 5 miles west of West Glacier on Highway 2. Since mid-May, nearly 900 non-motorized watercraft drive-bys were recorded at the Coram check station. FWP Wardens regularly work the check stations to address violations. Most commonly, they are dealing with vehicles failing to stop. However, an individual was cited at the Coram check station this summer for transporting live perch. While his intent was not to introduce the fish into another body of water, it is illegal to transport live fish in the Western Fishing District. So if you are hauling a watercraft, be sure to stop at AIS Check Stations. Thank you for your help in keeping Montana waters AIS free!

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Abilene Machine Inc, Abilene KS .............. C29 Action Toys, Billings ......................................A8 Affordable Construction Equipment, Billings & Bozeman ............................................... C31 Ag West Distributing Co., Great Falls .........A16 AgraSyst Dealers....................................... C30 American Manufacturing, Hogeland ...........A54 Basin Seed, LLC, Standford ...................... C15 Bass Auction Co. Inc., Lewistown ...............A46 Bayer Crop Science ................................... C53 Bell Motor Co., Cut Bank ............................B11 Belles Pulses USA, Hingham .................... C42 Ben Taylor, Valier & Shelby .........................A35 Big Equipment Co., Havre ..........................A21 Big Iron, Stock Auction Company .............. C34 Big Sky Equipment, Conrad ...................... C13 Big Sky Sawmill & Wood Products, Vaughn...A37 Big Sky Wholesale Seeds, Shelby ..... A26, A30 Bill Bahny & Associates Real Estate, Schweitzer, Walter, Helena ...............................A36, C28 Bouma Truck Sales, Choteau, Great Falls ........ ........................................................INSERT Border Plains Equipment, Glasgow ............B31 BTI Feeds, Cut Bank ..................................A35 Buckley Auction ......................................... C48 Burks Tractor, Twin Falls, Caldwell ID......... C37 C&B Operations, LLC, John Deere ... A58, A59 Cahill Seeds, Scobey..................................A49 Central Montana Machinery, Great Falls ... C50 Chic Harbine Sales, Missoula.......................B3 CHS, Valier .................................................A60 Circle G Salvage, Walhalla, ND ..................A36 Circle S Seeds, of Montana, Three Forks .. C38 Clearwater Montana Properties, Trampus Corder Fort Benton ............................................A18 Courtesy Ford, Conrad ...............................B21 Crazy Mountain Fabrication, Travis Klein, Big Timber ....................................................A48 Cut Bank Tire, Cut Bank ............................ C28 Dave’s Repair LLC, Charlo ........................ C46 Denny’s Service & Repair, Black Eagle ......A28 Dick Irvin Trucking, Shelby ......................... C58 Dietz Auto & Truck Salvage, Billings .............B1 Doane Western of Montana, Bozeman.......A34 Durnell Fencing, Valier ................................. C4 Eagle Equipment, Belgrade ........................B27 Equipment Connection, Columbia Falls ...................................................... B12, B13 Escrow Montana LLC, Whitefish .................A34

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Index Farm Equipment Sales, Glasgow, Plentywood, Culbertson, Circle.A49, A50, A51, A52, A53 Farm Tech, (Doug Weist) Choteau ..............A24 Filipowicz Brothers, Great Falls ................... C9 First State Bank, Shelby .............................B21 Fisher Metal Products, Fort Benton ...C36, C56 Flaman Rentals ......................................... C59 Flaman Sales & Rental, Power ..........A39, C30 Fosse Insurance Agency, Great Falls ...........B6 Fraser’s Oil Inc., Inverness .........................A57 Frieling’s Agricultural Equipment, Great Falls ... ............................ A23, A42, C19, C35, C51 Frontline Ag, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Dillon ............................C24, C25, C26, C27 Frontline Ag Dillon (formerly Dillon Imp), Dillon .............................................................. C17 Fuson Excavation & Trucking, Conrad ....... C12 Gerber’s, Great Falls..........................C18, C44 Get ‘Er Done, Brady ................................... C44 Golden Harvest Seeds, Big Sandy .............A37 Greyn Fertilizer, Choteau, Dutton, Valier ....A25 Grossenburg Equipment, Winner, Pierre, Philip SD, Wayne, Bloomfield, Harrington, Laurel NE ...............................................................A31 Harris Custom Swathing, Conrad .................A2 HCL, Billings .............................................. C32 Hedman, Inc, Brett Hedman, Grass Range ..A2 Helfert’s Helena Farm Supply, East HelenaB29 Henke Enterprises, Chester ......................A54 Henry Building Systems Dealers ............... C42 Highline Communications, Cut Bank ..........A40 Hi-Hog Equipment ......................................B25 Hoven Equipment Co., Great Falls ..B7, B8, B9 Huggy Bear’s Consignment, Cut Bank .........B5 I-State Truck Center, Missoula ....................A11 ITB (Intercontinental Truck Body), Conrad ..A26 J & M Trailer Sales, Laurel ..........................B28 Jamieson Motors, Inc., Chinook ........ B16, B32 Jim Nielsen Trucks & Parts, Butte .............. C54 K.R. Rauch Company, Billings ....................A43 Kelly Diamond Chain Harrow, Melvin Stahl, Bridgewater SD ........................................A9 Krogmann Mfg. ............................................ C4 Lake Seed, Ronan ......................................B12 Larson & Co., LLC, Glenn Larson, Opheim . C6 Lewis Cattle Oiler Co, Russ Baker............. C12

Lewistown Honda, Lewistown........................... .....................................A24, C38, C40, C50 LM Machinery, Missoula ............................ C49 Lost Valley Fence, Fairfield .........................A47 M & R Seed Cleaning, Watford City, ND .......B6 M & W Machine, Three Forks .................... C14 Marks Lumber, Clancy ............................... C15 MDS Construction Supply, Great Falls ...... C42 Meridian Seeds, Casselton ND ................. C44 Mesoo Remarketing, Moore ...................... C52 Midland Implement , Billings ...................... C48 Milk River Co-op, Big Sandy, Chinook, Havre, Malta, Rudyard, Turner ...........................B18 Montana Metal Fabrications, Inc, Great Falls.B6 Montana Post Driver, Gold Creek ...............A32 Montana Post Frame, Townsend ................ C12 Montana Shed Center, Great Falls ............ C57 Moodie Implement, Havre, Lewistown, Great Falls, Livingston, Belgrade ......... C1, C2, C3 Mountain Equipment, Belgrade ..................B15 MT Tractors, Matt Pendergast, Stevensville B24 Murray’s Well Service, Clancy ....................A34 Musselshell Valley Equipment, Roundup ... C21 New Holland of Belgrade, Belgrade ............A33 New Homes of the Future, Billings ............ C32 Northern Chrysler, Cut Bank ....................... C9 Northern Ford, Cut Bank ............................A15 Northern Hydraulics, Great Falls ................. C7 Northern Prairie Auto Sales, Wolf Point ......A60 Northern Seed, Conrad & Shelby .............. C52 Northwest Plastics, Libby .............................B4 Pacific Recycling, Great Falls .....................A44 Patty Seaman Homes, Kalispell ...................B2 Performance Ag Services, Conrad ............ C43 Power Motors Implement, Fort Benton ...... C40 Price Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula . C43 Pure Bliss Cycle Sales, Conrad ..................B29 Rainbow Irrigation & Equipment, Chinook ..B19 RDO Equipment, Billings ............................A10 Reddig Equipment & Repair, Kalispell ........B30 Rock Bottom Fencing, Chinook ................. C34 Rockwell Scales, Simms.............................B10 Roger Rader, Inc, Sun River ...................... C20 Rydelle Enterprises, Marion Jones, Drummond ............................................ C52 Scenic City Trailer Sales, Belgrade .............B14 SeedMaster ................................................A18

Shobe Auction & United Country Realty, Lewistown...............................................A32 Shop Specialties, Ronan ............................A32 Shortline Ag, Inc, Scobey .......................... C39 Sod Buster Sales, Polson ......................B4, C4 Specialty Tool & Attachment, Cody WY ..... C28 Steel Etc, Great Falls ................................ C47 Steinhatchee, Lance Nelson, Stevensville. C58 Stock Drive Trailer Sales, Dillon ..................B24 Sullivan Brothers Construction, Conrad ...... C6 Sunrise Equipment, Sidney ....................... C33 Swains Spring Service, Great Falls ........... C34 T & T Farm Supply, LLC, Chester .................A3 Taylor Farm Store, Shelby ..........................A35 The Gear House, Helena............................A44 The Truck Shop of Billings ..........................B20 Three Forks Lumber & Ready Mix, Three Forks ..................................................... C15 Tilleman Motor Company, Havre ............... C60 Titan Machinery, Great Falls ...................... C56 Tom’s Shop, Grassrange...............................B4 Tomsheck Ag LLC, Oilmont ........................A16 Torgerson’s, Ethridge, Great Falls, Lewistown, Havre, Denton, Billings..A38, A39, A40, A41 Townsend Seeds, Inc, Townsend ............... C45 Transport Equipment, Missoula ................. C29 Treasure State Seed, Fairfield ....................A45 Triangle Ag Service, Fort Benton .........A8, C54 Triple T Sales, Chinook ...................... B16, B17 Triple W Equipment, Kalispell, Missoula, Ronan............................................C10, C11 TT&E Inc, Victor......................................... C14 Vaughn Truck, Havre .......................... B24, B27 VW Mfg, Loren Hawks, Chester .................. C5 Wally’s Over Door Co., Great Falls ...............B6 Wesco Trailer Sales, Conrad.......................A46 West Plains Implement, Beach, Dickinson, Bowman, Hettinger................................ C55 Western Montana New Holland, Missoula... C9 Western Pipe & Rod, Joe Gunderson, Columbia Falls ....................................................... C18 Western Trailer Sales, Havre ......................B32 Wild Horse Seed, Havre ............................ C20 Wilray Manufacturing, Fort Benton ............ C41 World Equipment, Idaho Falls, ID .............. C36 Yellowstone Tractor Co., Belgrade, Ronan ..B26 Zerbe Bros., Glasgow ........................ B22, B23 Zomer Truck, Conrad ........................................... .......................A12, A27, C22, C23, C30, C45

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BeefTalk: The cowherd struggles to expand

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FLEX HEADER FOR SALE

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By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service of land when the center could focus on crop Numbers always are floating by, but, if production? I dropped the question. one stops to read them, they mean someThen, as I was writing this week’s Beefthing.

Talk, the question came to mind again. Why For example, I picked up a pamphlet that does the center run cows on a piece of land had the 2013 net returns per acre for several that could crops in westsupport crop ern North Daproduction? kota. Based This time, on cashthe question rented land, could not be there was a dropped for a spring wheat third time. Afnet return of ter all, across $55.65 per the road was a acre, $77.32 crop field. for winter I was nerwheat, $28.35 vous to actufor corn as ally face up grain, $93.73 to the reality for soybeans, of crop ver$71.04 for oil sus cattle production, so let’s return to the sunflowers and $36.73 per acre for alfalfa/ opening. Based on cash-rented land, spring grass hay. wheat net return was $55.65 per acre, winter The numbers were provided by the wheat $77.32, corn for grain $28.35, soyNorth Dakota Farm Management Program beans $93.73 and oil sunflowers $71.04. (http://www.ndfarmmanagement.com) in The average net profit for these five crops “Highlights from the 2013 North Dakota was $65.22 per acre.

Averages” pamphlet. The program provides Compared with leaving the land in hay enterprise analysis for many agricultural production, the net return per acre for alfaloperations, including beef cows, and is well fa/grass hay was $36.73, so crop production worth reviewing. was better than hay production. However, Also listed was the western North Dakota what about letting the cows graze the quarter net return for beef cows at $244 per cow. section? As noted earlier, the net return per All the numbers indicated some positive cow was $244, which is a good number. outcomes for production agriculture in However, if one needs nine acres per cow western North Dakota; thus, the question or for the grazing season, the net return per quick thought of attempting to compare the acre is $27.11. If one needs 12 acres per use of land for crops with cow production. cow for the grazing season, the net return Was it fair to actually compare using the per acre is $20.33. If one needs 15 acres per land for crop production versus beef cow cow for the grazing season, the net return production? I dropped the question. per acre is $16.27. Now I know why I did Later, as I was driving by a quarter, of not want to ask the question.

160 acres, of grass the Dickinson Research Extension Center owns, the question resurCONTINUED ON PAGE B3 faced. Why do we have cows on this quarter

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Replacement heifer inventories surprise analysts

By USDA/ERS Pasture conditions over most of the United States are much improved over conditions at this time last year. In addition, corn prices are currently below $4 per bushel and expected to drop further Extreme drought conditions continue in parts of the Southwestern United States. The U.S. Drought Monitor from August 8, 2014 indicates relief for parts of the West, Southwest, and Plains; however, California and some areas of the Southwest are still impacted by significant areas of drought at the D4 or Exceptional Drought levels. Irrigation water is being sold at premium prices, and much irrigated acreage is being idled, cutting into California alfalfa hay, fruit, and vegetable production.

The NASS Cattle report indicated little or no increase in replacement heifer inventories for either beef or dairy herds over July 1, 2012 inventories, when the last July 1 estimates were released. This was not expected, and it indicates that any herd rebuilding is pushed into the future. At the same time, the proportion of heifers on feed is the lowest since July 2006, during the last upturn in total cow inventories.

For some context, the January 1, 2014 inventory of beef replacement heifers was up almost 4 percent over January 1, 2012 and was up almost 2 percent over January 1, 2013.

However, all other heifer categories were lower over both 2012 and 2013 inventories. Dairy heifers showed the least percentage declines, but other heifer inventories were down by a whopping 7.5 percent over 2012 inventories and by 5 percent over 2013 inventories. ##### Senior definition Mayo Clinic: A place that is not nearly as delicious as it sounds.

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BeefTalk: The cowherd struggles to expand

HONEYBEE HEADER FOR SALE

CONTINUED FROM PAGE B2

I like beef because I like raising beef cows and I enjoy the beef industry. However, now someone else is asking me why the center does not break up the 160 acres and switch to crop production. I stutter a little bit and tell the person that I like beef because I like raising beef cows and enjoy the beef industry.

The reality of today’s agriculture is heavily slanted toward crop production if land has the potential to be converted to crop production. Like it or not, for beef production to expand, the economics of the beef cow needs to have a threefold increase in net returns to compete with crop production.

To leave land in hay production, the net return for hay needs to double. These are very unlikable thoughts, but certainly thoughts that will drive the next wave of young agriculturists. Those involved in crop production certainly can bid away land that is in beef production. Thus, the cowherd struggles to expand.

This reality places the discussion of the

future of beef in a dilemma. Is that future constrained by the current anticipation or expectations of crops or is that future independent of the status of crops? Can the beef business exist by improving a strong business sense, doing managerial fine-tuning and finding expanded markets?

Can the beef business exist as a low-margin business by excelling in working with tight margins and having stringent operating procedures guiding daily production? Can the beef industry exist as a residual, lowmargin side business of crop agriculture or is the future of beef a residual, low-input side business of grassland agriculture?

Does the beef business measure inputs and outputs while producing a food product recognized for its nutritional value and eating pleasure? What is the future of the beef business? Low margins and inputs?

Excess overhead will not work. Excess employees will not work. So what will work? I keep pondering and peering over that 160 acres of grassland.

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Precision production on cattle operations

By Jane Parish – Extension Beef Cattle Specialist, Mississippi State University Precision agriculture is not a new conment? The key here is matching. If sires cept. Row crop farms commonly use are appropriately matched to subsets of precision agriculture technologies to sefemales within herds, then the right amounts lectively apply inputs to areas of fields of inputs (his heritable traits) are applied according to relevant measured variables. to specific production assets (selected herd Precision agriculture is sometimes called females as opposed to field in the previous site-specific crop management or satellite example) at the right time based on data farming because it relies on computerized collected and analyzed (up-to-date herd mapping systems and global positioning performance information and genetic merit system satellites that measure and respond predictions or EPDs). To put it simply, sires to variations among and within fields at are selected to match the genetic improvespecific sites. Farmers incorporate global ment needs of the breeding groups on which positioning systems and various sensors they are used. in farming practices to do things like vary The greater the in-herd variation, the by location the amount of fertilizer spread more likely that using multiple sires spebased on factors such as soil fertility levels. cifically matched to breeding management The usefulness of precision agriculture sysgroups (groups of cows or heifers within tems is that they put resources where they the breeding herds that are somewhat simiare most needed. They also cumulate vast lar in performance levels of economically amounts of information about a farm that relevant traits) will be beneficial. Herds that can be used for both documentation and are fairly consistent in their genetic makeup planning purposes. might be effectively mated in fewer breedSo how can cattle operations adopt ing groups than a less consistent herd. If precision agriculture concepts to improve one group of cows needs a terminal sire to production practices? In a nutshell, preciimprove growth traits, while another group sion production involves putting the right of cows in the same herd already performs amounts and types of inputs in the right very well for growth but lags expectations places at the right times. It is easy to argue for carcass merit, then it makes good sense that doing this on a cattle operation would to separate out these breeding groups based be beneficial, and here is the catch, so long on their genetic improvement needs and as the costs are not overwhelming. Face it mate them accordingly.

--- a fully equipped cab tractor ready for A word of caution needs to be added variable-rate action is not cheap. Although it here. If precision mating is taken too far, may not be cost effective for a typical small i.e., every female in the herd is bred to a cattle operation to make the often sizeable different sire, then the value of this practice capital investments in high-end farming is tempered with some drawbacks. It is difequipment with variable rate capabilities ficult to determine how well a sire worked as readily found in row crop operations, in a herd if he was only mated to one or a precision agriculture practices can still be few cows. Think meaningful contemporary adapted to ranch settings. groups here. Logistically speaking, a 40Application #1: Soil fertility cow herd cannot afford to use a multitude Soil fertility management is a major of natural-service sires because the cost emphasis in row crop precision agriculture of each bull is not spread out over enough applications, and forage-based cattle profemales (although artificial insemination duction can take a page from that playbook. makes using many different sires more Wouldn’t it be nice to cut the fertilizer feasible). In addition, likely there are not bill and yet still get great forage yield and enough separate pastures on that size of opquality results to fertilizer applications? To eration to accommodate excessive breeding justify large capital investments in variablemanagement groups either. rate capable equipment, the production Application #3: Labor scheduling and operation must be of sufficient size and management the savings in input costs and improved Ever notice that retail stores tend to have production over time significant enough to more employees working during peak busipay back the equipment and technology bills ness days and times than during less busy and then some. For the many small cattle periods? This is not by accident. These herds in production, this is probably not restores know that they need enough workers alistic. But for the large acreage operations on hand at any given time to effectively opthat do not skimp on fertilizer applications erate, but they do not want to overstaff and and general forage management, it is worth get stuck paying for more worker hours than penciling expense and income projections they really need. Again, the right amounts out on paper to see if it is worth pursuing. (worker numbers) and types (managers, The small operations are not left comclerks, etc.) of inputs are applied (schedpletely out of using precision practices in uled to work) at the right times based on managing soil fertility though. The scale information collected and analyzed (past and degree of precision does not have to customer load history and projections of approach that of the row crop precision future customer loads). Cattle operations agriculture systems to still hold economic can do the same thing, regardless of size. and environmental value for cattle operaCattle production is seasonal by nature. tions. Lesser improvements are worthwhile For cow-calf operations, there is breeding as well. Manual soil testing and identificaseason, calving season, weaning time, etc. tion of nutrient management zones within For stocker operations, there are receiving, these operations is doable and advisable warm-up, stockering, and shipping peribefore applying fertilizer. In a sense, the ods. There are times of year that hay and long-standing extension recommendation of grain-based supplement are constantly put soil testing to determine fertilizer applicaout for herds and other times during which tion needs is a rough version of precision cattle rely on pasture and mineral and viagriculture. Inputs (various types of fertiltamin supplement alone. Given this, it is izers) are applied when needed to specific reasonable to staff cattle operations based locations (land areas represented by soil on the anticipated work load. Even operasamples) based on data collected and anations that only hire temporary help should lyzed (soil testing results). take advantage of precision scheduling of Application #2: Matching sires to these workers based upon operational labor breeding females requirements. One caveat to this it that a How can animal breeding practices be high-value worker may not be willing to considered precision production manageCONTINUED ON PAGE B6

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AIR SEEDERS & DRILLS

Hay Buster 32-ft. drills. For parts. Tag #Russ0514......................................$5000 (3) John Deere 9400 and (1) John Deere 9450 drills, 10” spacing, on 40-ft. hitch.

Tag #MartinC0414.............................................................................$23,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. air seeder, 2320 tow between tank, seed treat kit. Tag #Lyle0414..........................................................................................$40,000 Concord 4012 air seeder, 1502 engine driven air tank. Tag #AHans0414............ ...........................................................................................................$20,000 International 150 12-ft.x10 spacing drill, steel packers, hydraulic lift, boxes are clean. Tag #DaveS0414...........................................................................$950 Haybuster no-till drills, 40-ft., 5-8 footers, 12” spacing. Tag #Russ0214..$15,000 Haybuster drills, 32-ft., for parts. Tag #Russ0214 Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft. air seeder, 9” spacing. Tag #RogerW0314 (2) New Ezee-On 60-ft. air seeder and tow behind tank. Tag #Dave0214............. ...................................................................................................50% Off List 2010 John Deere 1895 42-ft. air seeder, 8000 acres. Tag #21st0714 Hay Buster 40-ft. no-till drill, 12” spacing. Tag #Russ0514.......................$15,000 Melroe 202 double disc drills, 7” spacing. Tag #RandyM0614....................$1750 John Deere 1010 12-ft. drills, rubber packers. Excellent shape. Tag #TonyV0614.................................................................................$1200 each Set of 4 John Deere 1010 8-ft. drills, 10” spacing. Tag #Harry0614...........$2500 Kirschmann 24-ft. drills, 12” spacing. Tag #Russ0514

SPRAYERS & SPREADERS

John Deere pickup mounted sprayer, 300 gallon tank. Tag #KenC0614 Summers 48-ft. pickup mounted sprayer, 500 gallon tank, bottom fill, Quick Jet nozzles, has 50-ft. of hose with hand wand. Tag #DaveS0414..............$8500 Spray lift jacks for high clearance self-propelled sprayers. Tag #Hug1212............ .....................................................................................................$2500 each Bourgault 1460 sprayer, 110-ft. booms. Tag #KeithD0714 Batch Boy chemical mixer. Tag #BK0114...................................................$4500 Big A 2500 sprayer, 60-ft. booms, windscreens, Cat 2308. Tag #JR0514$15,000 1996 Computer Spray sprayer with updates, 60-ft. booms, sprays on 12” centers.

Tag #KDanger0414...............................................................................$4500 Vicon 3-pt. 30-ft. sprayer, 240 gallon. Used very little. Tag #RogF0514 Computer Spray 60-ft. sprayer, double spray nozzles. In good shape and comes with extra parts. Tag #IvanD0414..........................................................$1900

SWATHERS & MOWER CONDITIONERS

1988 Hesston 8100 windrower, 25-ft. draper header. Tag #Ace0314 New Holland 495 12-ft. haybine. Tag #KMagee0714..................................$4500 1982 Massey Ferguson swather, Chrysler Slant-6 gas engine, cab, air conditioning, heat, 21-ft. DSA header. Tag #HerbB0514 Case 730 30-ft. pull type windrower, good shape. Tag #WHjar0514 Massey Ferguson 210 30-ft. triple delivery pull-type. Tag #Kyle0414.........$4500 John Deere 2280 swather, 14-ft. header. Tag #FredJr0614........................$7000

TRUCKS

1991 Kenworth T600 dump truck, L10 Cummins, 13 speed, lift axle. Nice truck.

Tag #JR0514......................................................................................$27,000 2002 Freightliner FL70 truck with 80-ft. NYB sprayer, 400 gallon tank. Tag #Russ0214.........................................................................................$35,000 2001 Peterbilt with 2009 drop deck trailer. Tag #ArtH0414 1969 Chevrolet C50 grain truck with 16-ft. box and hoist, 67,936 miles. Tag #SamL0213...........................................................................................$4500 Mack cabover tandem axle truck, 20-ft. box, hoist, no power steering. Tag #MarvinG0214................................................................................................$6500 1973 Chevrolet C60 2-ton truck with 427 gas engine, tandem axle, potato box, 13 speed transmission. Tag #JeffH0513............................................$10,000

TRAILERS

2010 Wahl 16-ft. trailer, 2-ft. beavertail, 8-ft. wide, 12,000 lb axles, new wheels and tires, pintle hitch. Good trailer for backhoe. Tag #WahlF0614.........$7500 Wahl 8-ft. homemade trailer, expanded metal sides. Good for hauling debris or lawn leaves, dirt. Tag #WahlF0614........................................................$2900 1978 Arnie 38-ft. drop deck trailer, 40 ton, ramps. Tag #WahlF0614...........$7500 2008 PJ 28-ft. dually trailer, Tulsa winch. Like new. Tag #TickT0614..........13,500 1974 Monion 30-ft. van trailer with the following items, wood, several pieces of 3 /4” plywood, Powermate band saw, Delta planer, Rockwell lathe, horizontal band saw, electric car washer, bench vice, cut-off saw and several other items. Tag #DMitch0614. Total package.................................................$7500 Continental 6x16 enclosed cargo trailer. Tag #LarryK1013........................$5700 Continental 8x20 cargo trailer, 12 volt battery system, LED lights. Tag #LarryK1013.................................................................................................$8500 1987 Lode King grain and fertilizer tender, 10-ft. tank and 8-ft. tank. Tag #DaveS0414.........................................................................................$2500 1976 Ford F250 pickup. Tag #Harry0614....................................................$2000 1975 Ford F250 2WD pickup, camper special, 390 engine, 4 speed, 77,010 miles.

Tag #Russ0214.....................................................................................$3500

New Holland LS180 skid steer, loader, pallet fork, 1750 hours. Tag #Hug0714... ...........................................................................................................$22,000 1998 New Holland LX665 skidsteer loader, 1300 hours, 1700 lb lift capacity, cab, heat, above average tire. Tag #BillR0114...........................................$21,500 1980 Case 450 crawler/dozer with ripper, 6528 hours. Tag #BillD0114....$12,500 Cat D8 crawler. Tag #Pack0514 Cat D6C caterpillar with cab, 13-ft. blace, good undercarriage. Tag #BK0114...... ...........................................................................................................$15,000 Case 1150B crawler/loader with 4-in-1 bucket, good undercarriage, pins and rollers turned, pads are good. Tag #Ahan..........................................$16,000

PLOWS

Several more plows and discs available DISCS

Ford 224 22-ft. disc with 19” front and 20” rear notched discs. Tag #Russ0214.... ..............................................................................................................$2500 Ford 8-ft. 3-point tandem disc. Tag #CraigL0513.........................................$1500 Heavy duty 3-point tandem disc. Tag #CraigL0513.......................................$500

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NEW ITEMS

John Deere 105 combine, 22-ft. header, 13-ft. pickup header. This is the last 105 model made. Tag #RWinko0914............................................... $3500 John Deere 105 combine, 22-ft. header. Tag #MikeMc0914................. $3500 Allis Chalmers N6 combine. Tag #CDy0914........................................ $8500 Allis Chalmers R62 combine. Tag #CDy0914 Gravel for sale. Tag #GunsightGr0914 1990 Flexi-Coil System 65 sprayer, single 16.5x16.1 tires, wind screens, mixer tank. Tag #PhilA0914............................................................. $4500 1970 Gysler 24-ft. plow with cable lift. Tag #HerbK0914 1982 Valmar 240 granular applicator, hydraulic drive, mounted on homemade cart. Tag #HerbK0914 Alloway 20-ft. flail shredder. Tag #PatW0914..................................... $12,000 1976 Versatile 400 swather with 20-ft. DSA header. Tag #BerthaJ0914 International 806 2WD tractor, 540 PTO, good auger tractor. Tag #HugBr0914............................................................................................ $5800 1974 Chevrolet 2WD pickup truck. Tag #HWall0914 Chevrolet Celebrity 2WD car. Tag #HWall0914 Fuel stand. Tag #HugBr0914................................................................... $100 Massey-Ferguson 880 8-bottom moldboard plow in excellent condition. Tag #HugBr0914.................................................................................... $6500 PTO water pump. Tag #HugBr0914......................................................... $500 Century sprayer. Tag #HugBr0914.......................................................... $200 John Deere 914 pickup header, Rake-Up pickup attachment. Tag #ANF0914....................................................................................... $4500 Farmhand 228 loader, grapple off John Deere 4020. Tag #ANF0914 John Deere 2320 gas swather, 14-ft. auger header. Tag #AnF0914..... $6500 John Deere 5020 tractor with 1000 PTO. Tag #ANF0914 Mohawk 6-ft. rotary mower. Tag #ANF0914 John Deere 630 tractor. Tag #ANF0914 John Deere 7520 4WD tractor. Tag #ANF0914 (4) John Deere 9450 drills, 10” spacing. Tag #ANF0914...................... $9500 Portable loading chute. Tag #HarryV0914............................................. $1200 RakeUp 12-ft. pickup attachment from Case IH 1482 combine. Tag #Chuck0914.................................................................................... $5800 Hesston 8100 swather, 25-ft. header with pickup reel, 14-ft. auger header.

Only 1600 hours, always shedded. Tag #TonyV0914 Melroe 501 36-ft. chisel plow with Honey Bee rod and Degelman 3-bar mounted harrow. Tag #Shane0914.................................................. $7500 Spray-Air 10”x70-ft. grain auger, swing away hopper. Tag #PhilA0914..$4500 Water well drilling rig. Tag #GlennH0914 (2) 8-ft. side mount tool boxes. Tag #Paul0914............................... $150 each Bale spear. Tag #Paul0914 Pipe rack. Tag #Paul0914 Bucket for skidsteer loader. Tag #Paul0914 (14) cement steps with landings. Tag #SevilleC0914...................... $600 each 2009 Bourgault 3310 55-ft. drill, 12” spacing, 640 air cart, paired link, single shoot. Tag #Hoven0914 2012 Bourgault 5025 52-ft. disk drill, 10” spacing, midrow banders, 6280 tow between cart, 3 tanks. Tag #Hoven0914 2011 Sund 11-ft. pickup attachment. Tag #GlacierC0914 John Deere 8820 combine, 30-ft. straight cut header. Tag #OleN0914 1968 International 1850 tandem axle grain truck, 550 diesel engine, 20-ft. box. Tag #KenH0914 1959 Ford F600 truck, 292 V8 engine. Tag #KenH0914 7000 watt generator, Ford diesel engine. Tag #Jonathan0914 1999 Case IH 2388 combine, 4600 hours. Well maintained. Tag #DaleP0914 Case IH 1020 30-ft. flex header. Tag #DaleP0914 Steiger 310 tractor, power shift, blade, 24.5x32 tires. Tag #ReidH0914.......... ..................................................................................................... $29,000 MacDon M200 windrower, 16-ft. disc header. Tag #ReidH0914 1989 Versatile 276 bidirectional tractor, 3-pt. cab end, 1000 PTO engine end, grapple, 8100 hours. Tag #NHB0914........................................... $28,000 1981 Versatile 875 tractor, motor set at 335 hp, 4 remotes, 2 drain lines, new 20.8x38 tires, 6075 hours. Tag #PhilH0914.................................. $30,000 1980 International 1460 combine, new concaves, 1010 25-ft. header. Tag #PhilH0914..................................................................................... $7500 1972 Ford tandem axle twin screw grain truck, 475 gas engine, 20-ft. grain box, 102,000 miles. Tag #PhilH0914............................................ $23,000 Case IH 8500 40-ft. drill, 7.5” spacing, solid rubber packers. In good shape.

Tag #PhilH0914............................................................................ $13,000 Bazooka 8”x50 auger with PTO. Tag #PhilH0914................................... $450 1959 John Deere 820 tractor. Tag #LarryL0914 John Deere 50A tractor, DuAl loader. Tag #LarryL0914 1929 John Deere D tractor. Tag #LarryL0914 New Holland LX665 skidsteer loader. Tag #NHB0914...................... $16,500 John Deere 912 pickup header, 12-ft. Rake-Up pickup attachment. Tag #ANF0914....................................................................................... $4500 MacDon 25-ft. pull-type swather. Tag #DonD0914 Versatile swather with 20-ft. DAS header. Tag #DonD0914 M&W 450 grain dryer, 800 bushel capacity, on wheels ready to move. Tag #DaveB0914 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 114-ft. single boom, double nozzles, 1500 gallon tank. Tag #0914 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, double booms and nozzles, 2 tanks. Tag #0914 Hesston 565A round baler. Tag #DaleH0914 Brent Avalanche 894 grain cart, PTO drive. Tag #Rodger0914 Farm King 10”x70 hydraulic drive swing hopper auger. Tag #Hug0914.$4500 John Deere 1293 12 row corn header. Tag #Gilford 0914 John Deere P7100 corn planter. Tag #Gilford0914

MISCELLANEOUS

Walinga grain vac. Tag #Russ0514.............................................................$3000 Riteway RR900ST rock picker, hydraulic drive. Tag #WahlF0614 Allison automatic transmission out of 1985 Steiger tractor. Tag #WahlF0614 1984 Nashua mobile home, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Tag #WahlF0614 1980 Carter Disc 2654 grain mill on trailer. Tag #WahlF0614.....................$7500 1980 Cal-West generator, Onan generator, 20kw single phase, 254 diesel engine. Tag #WahlF0614...........................................................................$9750 2003 Polaris 700 v-twin 4 wheel ATV. Tag #RandyM0614..........................$2500 2012 Ezee-On skidsteer mounted post pounder. Used very little. Tag #Hug0614. ..............................................................................................................$6000 Brandt drill fill auger. Tag #Harry0614...........................................................$650 Westfield drill fill auger. Tag #Harry0614.......................................................$650 Caldwell 1 hp fan. Tag #Hug0514.................................................................$200 Adrian Quick-Pit 10 drive over grain pit. Excellent. Tag #BK0114..............$7500 (4) used 23.1x30 tires. Tag #ANF0414. Each................................................$250 (2) new 23.1x30 tires. Tag #ANF0414. Each................................................$1000 The Real Deal full bin alarm system. Tag #GO...........................................$1200 11 yard scraper. Tag #GlacierCol0514 Degelman 46/54 14-ft. blade, hydraulic angle and tilt, off Case IH 305 MFD tractor.

Like new. Tag #Jess0414.......................................................................$9500 Bestland hydraulic rock picker, 5-ft. rock fork. Tag #DaveS0414.................$1900 (2) like new 24.5x32 tires. Tag #ANF0314 Soilmover 3 yard pull-type scraper. Tag #ANF1113 Walinga 510 grain vac. Tag #GordS1013....................................................$6500 Check with me about grain cart availability (16) wire panels for holding sheep in. Tag #GaryF0714 Skid steer bucket. Tag #Paul0714..................................................................$200 1982 Sea Horse 21-ft. boat. Tag #GraigL0714............................................$3900 1989 Bayline 17-ft. boat, 85 hp. Tag GraigL0714........................................$3900 King Kutter bale spear. Tag #ANF0714........................................................$450 Ford 3-pt. post hole digger, 12” auger. Tag #ANF0714................................$1200 DuAl loader off International 806. Tag #ANF0714.......................................$1950

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Do distillers grains work in cattle rations at today’s prices?

By Darrell Mark, South Dakota State University Extension grains can still be used profitably in cattle Like corn, prices for distillers grains feedlot rations at prices that are high relative have been increasing since the beginning to corn because rations with WDGS, and of the year. Dried distillers grains plus to a lesser extent DDGS, tend to improve solubles (DDGS) prices have increased feed conversion and average daily gain. As nearly $40/ton so far this year, with recent discussed in that article, at that end of 2013 a prices averaging in the mid-$230s per ton ration for finishing a 750 lb steer containing in South Dakota. The price for wet distillWDGS and DDGS could improve feeding ers grains plus solubles (WDGS), which margins by $33/head and $12/head, respecis about $72.50/ton in South Dakota, is about $11/ton higher than at the beginning tively, compared to a corn-only ration. That of January. Modified distillers grains plus was when the WDGS price was 113 percent solubles (MDGS) prices have only gained of corn price (DM basis) and the DDGS was about $3.50/ton since the beginning of the 138 percent of corn price (DM basis) and year, putting current prices near $98.50/ the distillers grain inclusion level was 20 ton. After adjusting for the different as-is percent of the ration DM. moisture levels, DDGS and WDGS prices Now, let’s consider even higher price rahave increased about $44/ton and $31/ton tios (115 percent for WDGS and 146 percent on a dry matter (DM) basis since January 1. for DDGS) and a higher ration inclusion While the absolute price levels, whether level (30 percent). The corn price in the measured on an as-is or DM basis, have inration is $4.35/bu, while the WDGS and DDGS prices are $72.50/ton and $232.65/ creased in the last three months, the relative ton (as-fed basis). Using a ration without price of distillers grain to corn determines distillers grains (e.g., “corn-only”), the feedwhether it is included in cattle feedlot raing cost of gain is about $87/cwt assuming tions. Interestingly, the distillers grain price feed conversion is 6.8 lb of feed per lb of relative to corn has increased sharply since gain (DM basis) and average daily gain is the beginning of the year as well, from 3.68 lb per day. A ration comprised of 30 levels that were already high on January 1 percent WDGS (on a DM basis) would have by historical standards. Currently, DDGS a feeding cost of gain of about $82/cwt, is trading at 142 percent of the corn price even at the 115 percent price ratio, assuming (DM basis) in South Dakota. That’s actually average daily gain improves to 4.31 lb per down from 154 percent a month ago, but day and feed conversion improves to 6.02 higher than the 129 percent price ratio at the lb feed per lb of gain (which is based on avbeginning of the year. The price of WDGS relative to corn (DM basis) is currently 114 erages projected from numerous university percent, up from about 106 percent at the feeding trials). This reduction in feeding beginning of the year. The MDGS price cost of gain improves the feeding margin by relative to corn has eased from 114 percent almost $28/head for finishing a 750 lb steer on January 1 to 108 percent in early April. to 1,350 lb. However, at the 146 percent From a supply standpoint, it may be relative price ratio for DDGS, the feeding somewhat surprising to see distillers grain cost of gain increases to $90/cwt, assuming prices increasing. Ethanol processing marfeed conversion is 6.38 lb of feed per lb of gain and average daily gain is 4.05 lb per gins have been quite good in the first quarter day (better than the corn-only scenario, but of 2014, leading to increased ethanol (and not as good as the WDGS ration scenario, therefore distillers grain) production. Howwhich again is based on university feeding ever, demand remains strong for distillers trials). So, feeding the DDGS in the finishgrains. Export demand has pushed DDGS prices well beyond its wetter coproduct ing ration at 30 percent inclusion (DM bacounterparts (WDGS and MDGS generally sis) leads to about a $20/head poorer margin are not exported due to higher water conthan the corn-only ration and about a $48/ head poorer margin than the WDGS ration. tent). Domestically, livestock numbers have So, it is still possible to include distillers increased modestly, supporting demand for grains in feedlot cattle rations. However, distillers grains even though ration incluto do so profitably, inclusion levels genersion levels are generally lower than they have been during several of the previous ally have to be decreased and the wetter high-corn price years. Surging soybean coproducts (WDGS and MDGS) have meal prices have also been supportive to to be used instead of DDGS. Even then, distillers grain prices. cattle performance has to be better in the As discussed in a December 29, 2013 coproduct-based rations compared to cornCattle & Corn Comments article, distillers only rations.

Precision production on cattle operations CONTINUED FROM PAGE B4

do just seasonal or part-time work and will only come on board if full-time employment is promised.

Besides scheduling workers based on operational labor needs, these workers must be properly managed to ensure that they accomplish desired tasks within specified time frames. Keep workers busy with preplanned and meaningful tasks. That way paid labor hours are not wasted.

Adoption of Precision Practices So although precision agriculture is for now generally associated with row crop operations, it is relevant and useful to cattle operations today. Many other beef cattle production examples besides the ones pre##### He was tall and she was round; their marriage was a perfect 10.

sented here can make good use of the concept of precision application of inputs. An underlying theme in all of these applications is to base input use decisions on good information. Taking it a step further, monitoring and evaluation of precision practices over time should be done to refine management decisions. With further advancements in technology and affordable access to these technologies, the high-tech, row crop only practices of today may become commonplace on the cattle operations of the future.

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Montana law regarding transporting live fish

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Anglers need to be aware of the laws regarding the transport of live fish, which varies by fishing district.

In the Western District—west of the Continental Divide— transport of any live fish is illegal.

In the Central Fishing District—the central third of Montana—live bait fish, which includes many but not all nongame fish, may be transported live to and from a select list of waters where the use of live bait is allowed. The live transport of angler-caught fish is illegal within the Central District and on the roads that constitute the boundary between the Central and Eastern Fishing Districts.

In the Eastern Fishing District—the eastern third of Montana—the transport of live bait fish is allowed. Unique to the Eastern District is the part of the law which permits the transport of live game fish that have been legally caught, anywhere within the boundaries of the district, but not on the roadways that separate the Eastern and Central Districts.

At least nine trailered boats checked recently at Montana’s roadside watercraft inspection stations were found to be transporting at total of 58 live game fish. It is illegal to transport live fish in Montana’s Western and Central Fishing Districts. The boats were inspected in the Western District at Coram, Ronan and Thompson Falls; in the Central District at Wolf Creek; and on the roadway between the Central and Eastern Districts at Hardin.

Rather than illegally transporting caught fish in live wells, FWP urges anglers to store their catch in coolers and place the fish on ice to keep them fresh on the way home.

The penalty for illegally transporting live fish in Montana is a maximum of $1,000, six months in jail time and forfeiture of hunting and fishing licenses.

For more information about Montana fishing regulations and Montana’s fishing districts pick up a copy of Montana’s Fishing Regulations at any FWP office and from most licenses providers.

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USED COMBINES

Massey-Ferguson 9895 combine...................$215,000 John Deere 9650ST with 930 draper head......$129,900 Gleaner R65 combine......................................$144,900 Gleaner R72.......................................................$32,900 Gleaner L3 combine...........................................$14,900

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New Morris Contour C2 air drill The independent contour opener features a parallel linkage for ultra-precise seed and fertilizer placement. Place seed and fertilizer accurately for faster, more even germination. Each opener follows the contour of the ground, even on hills, while adjustable packing pressure lets you pull through damp spots.

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New MORRIS 1400 & 900 Hay Hikers

Other Brands That Hoven Equipment Carries:

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Haying operations must be efficient in the face of rising costs. Morris Industries has become an industry leader in round bale systems. The proven ProAg Hay Hiker turns round bale loading and unloading into a fast, easy, one-person operation, saving you

time, money and labor.

Up to eighteen bales can be picked on the go, in a single pass, and unloaded without ever having to leave your tractor cab. The ProAg 900 and the larger capacity ProAg 1400 Hay Hikers deliver superior performance and value.

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New Vermeer R2300 & R2800 TwinRakes Get great-looking bales quickly and easily. It all starts with the Vermeer R2300 & R2800 twin rakes, which produces box-shaped windrows.

Built to last, the twin rakes allow 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.

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

Haybuster 2650 round bale processor. Was $10,250........................ Reduced To $9750 Haybuster 256 Plus II pull-type. Was $10,500........................ Reduced To $9750 2-Highline 6600 round bale processor. Each were $6500................... Reduced To $5900 “Our service sets us apart”

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4181 North Park Trail - Great Falls, MT Ken – Cell, 788-4588; Sean – Cell, 899-0889; Ed – 231-4254; Rick – 231-9898

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New J&M 375 Speed tender

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USED SKID STEERS

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

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

SX275 Sprayer

New

The Versatile SX275 is designed with the same simplicity and reliability you’ve come to expect from Versatile. A 1200 gallon stainless steel tank, modern cab, and complete precision application system creates a productive working environment for long days in the field.

The SX275 has a highly efficient Max Torque® two-wheel mechanical drive system. With unparalleled power-to-theground the SX275 takes full advantage of its 275 hp Cummins engine and heavy-duty Allison 5-speed automatic transmission with locking torque converter.

Versatile self-propelled sprayers boast an impressive boom system with an extreme-duty design. The boom was built with the most efficient strength-toweight lattice-style construction and the center pivot is top mounted on the booms center section. The ProAction-Flex® boom was designed to ensure your sprayer performs where it matters most. Utilizing a tandem rubber torsion suspension the SX275 has the industry’s most advanced parallel boom linkage.

Tractors

New

Massey Ferguson 375 MFD tractor, loader, cab, bale spear & bucket......................... $22,900 Massey Ferguson 300 tractor with backhoe attachment & loader........................... $5900 John Deere 410 tractor with backhoe attachment................................................ $12,900 John Deere 7700 combine.................. $10,000 White header, 15-ft..................................CALL Massey-Ferguson 8570 combine, 24-ft. header, pickup header.................................. $39,000 MacDon 9352 with 16-ft. header.........$49,000 MacDon R85 16-ft. rotary disc hydra swing...... ........................................................$34,000 Versatile 400 swather with 21-ft. header..$6000 R85 header for MacDon rotary disc.........CALL Brandt QF1500 sprayer.......................... $8900 Brandt 1000 wheel boom sprayer, 1000 gallon tank..................................................... $8500 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, 120ft. booms.......................................... $12,000 Bean sprayer, 300 gallon, 100-ft. hose reel.$1250 1116 BF adapter conditioner fits 9030 bidirectional................................................... $2000 Flexi-Coil 7500 60-ft. air drill with 12” spacing, 3450 tank......................................... $60,000 Morris Maxum 49-ft. air seeder, 10” spacing, double shoot, 7300 tow behind tank.$39,000 Case IH RBX562 round baler, twine/net.......... ....................................................... $12,900 Westgo 8x31 PTO drive auger............... $2250 GT 8x40 grain auger, PTO drive............... $990 Besler 3100 bale bed..............................$8350 1965 Dodge truck with hoist, V-8, 5 speed transmission....................................... $1900 1996 Eagle tandem dually pintle hitch flatbed, 6-ft. beavertail..................................... $6000 Perkins V8 engine.................................. $7000 Hallmark 14-ft. cargo trailer.................... $2900 Danuser J20/80 3-pt. digger................... $2000

USED MISCELLANEOUS

Allied C8080 3-pt. blade.........................$2900 Woods 7-ft., 3-pt. blade............................$300 Woods 3-pt. backhoe..............................$6500 Danuser F7 3-pt. post hole auger with 9” & 12” bits....................................................... $1400

New Augers IN STOCK

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

2009 Bourgault 3310 PHD 55-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, single shoot, L6450 tow between tank, 3-tank metering.....................$184,900

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

Morris Contour C2 86-ft., 8650 variable rate tow between cart, 12” spacing.......$299,500

Morris Maxim II 49-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 7300 tow between tank............................$65,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft., 9.5” spacing, 2310 tow behind cart......................................$29,900

USED CONVENTIONAL DRILL

(4) John Deere 9350 10-ft. drills, 10” spacing, transport.............................................$5000

Lee Manufacturing

10x70 13x70 swing away 13x85 swing away

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

Versatile 190 MFWD

3-point, PTO, 190 engine hp., loader, grapple

Hoven Equipment

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4181 North Park Trail Great Falls, MT

Ken – Cell, 788-4588; Sean – Cell, 899-0889; Ed – 231-4254; Rick – 231-9898

USED HAYING EQUIPMENT

Hayhiker 881..............................................Call New Holland 1032 pull type balewagon..$6900 Vermeer R2300 hydraulic rake.............. $14,900 Hesston 3982 12-wheel rake................... $4900

Hoven Equipment

500 & 1000 gallon fuel tank trailers 406-727-7153

4181 North Park Trail Great Falls, MT

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Massey Ferguson 9540

NEW Massey Ferguson® 6600 Series Tractors

Our mission: capacity without complexity

Made to fit your farm like a WORK glove.

100 - 125 PTO hp

Increased power combined with e3™ efficiency means the MF9540 can handle more bushels with less fuel, while maintaining reserve power to pull through tough conditions.

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

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

New

Massey Ferguson Hesston 2270 Big Square Baler

Setting new standards in performance and capacity.

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New

Loadout Augers

with movers

8x36 – 10x36

Loader mover assembly Specials – Call for Details

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

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Hoven Equipment 406-727-7153

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USED WINDROWERS

2- New Holland 8080 swathers, low hours, 19-ft. rotary discs. Each............... $115,000 MacDon 9300 with 30-ft. draper header, pickup reel................................................ $39,000 Case IH 8840 with 14-ft. auger header, 21-ft. draper header................................ $28,000 Hesston 1170 pull-type hydro swing....... $8900 John Deere 955 rotary disc.............. $14,000 John Deere 945 rotary disc MoCo....... $10,900 John Deere 945 14-ft. rotary disc MoCo........... ......................................................... $10,900

USED AUGERS

Farm King 13x70 swing hopper. Like new.......... ..........................................................$15,900 Farm King 13x70 auger with mover.........$9900 Farm King 8x61 belt drive auger................. Call Westfield J Series belt drive PTO............$3500 Westfield MK1381 Plus auger..............$18,000 Westfield MK1381 Plus auger..............$18,000 Westfield MK 13x91 swing auger.........$18,000 Westfield MK flex 13x71 auger.............$22,900 GT 8x41 belt drive, PTO auger.................$1200 Wheatheart drive over hopper..................$9000 Mayrath 10x60 swing auger........................ Call

USED HEADERS

MacDon FD70 45-ft. flex draper head with MF adapter...........................................$79,000 Other adapter, additional.....$5000 Gleaner 4200 pickup header..............$14,900 MacDon 960 30-ft. draper header with pickup reel.................................................. Just In MacDon 920 14-ft. header..................$13,500 3-Gleaner 15-ft. N-series pickup headers with Victory 7 or 8 belt attachment. Each.$5900 30-ft. bat reel off 8570 header.................$799

USED SPRAYERS

Melroe 4450 Spra-Coupe, 80-ft. booms, 400 gallon tank...................................... $65,900 Summers suspended boom............... $34,900

NEW header trailers IN STOCK 406-727-7153

4181 North Park Trail - Great Falls, MT

Ken – Cell, 788-4588; Sean – Cell, 899-0889; Ed – 231-4254; Rick – 231-9898

USED TRACTORS, CRAWLERS

Challenger 575B tractor, no loader....... $99,000 Challenger 85C track tractor................. $56,900 Challenger 35 track tractor.................... $46,900 Case IH MX240 MFD, duals, 3-pt., PTO..$72,000 Massey-Ferguson 6480 MFD, loader... $64,900 John Deere 4440 2WD with loader....... $24,900 2-Kubota M9540 2WD. Each................ $19,900 Belarus 8345T 3-pt., PTO, loader, cab.........Call New Holland TC33D compact tractor with belly mower................................................ $13,900 International 444 2WD............................ $4500 Cat D4 crawler with dozer......................... $6900

SQUARE BALER

New Holland BB960 3x4 big square baler...... .......................................................$39,900 Case IH LBX432 3x4 square baler with cutter...................................................$73,900 Massey-Ferguson 2170 3x4 big square baler................................................$79,900 Massey-Ferguson 2170 3x4, cutter... $62,900 Hesston 7434 3x4 square baler.........$62,900 Hesston 4900 4x4x8 big square baler..$17,000 Challenger BA4 3x4 bale acumulator. $6900 Massey-Ferguson AC25 bale accumulator for MF 4x4 square baler..........................$5000

COMING IN

John Deere 2840 2WD, cab, no loader.

Versatile 555 tractor, 3-pt., PTO. Case 990 2WD, no cab, no loader, 3-pt., PTO. Case 831 2WD, no cab, loader, grapple, no 3-pt..

New Holland 216 rake.

Hesston 1275 pull type swather.

John Deere 9400 40-ft. drills, 7”, transport.

John Deere 468 baler.

MacDon 972 25-ft. draper header.

Big Bud HN250 tractor......$19,900 30-ft. header trailer.

Rakes

12- & 14- wheel Hi Capacity IN STOCK NOW

ROUND BALERS New Holland 664 with net/twine.........$11,000 Hesston 5556A with mesh wrap........$29,000 Hesston 5556A twine only.................$22,000

Hesston 565A with mesh wrap.............$7900 John Deere 535 twine only....................$7900

“Our service sets us apart”

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4181 North Park Trail - Great Falls, MT

New

XL78 Rock Picker

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

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

Hoven Equipment

406-727-7153 Great Falls, MT

Ken – Cell, 788-4588; Sean – Cell, 899-0889; Ed – 231-4254; Rick – 231-9898

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TRACTOR FOR SALE

John Deere 6600 diesel tractor, 1447 hours.....$4000 obo Phone (406) 355-4279 or 788-3925, Rudyard, Montana

2 CASE IH HEADERS FOR SALE

Case IH 1042 36-ft. draper header.

Case IH 1020 30-ft. flex header with air bar, pickup reel and auto height.

Both fit 2188 and 2388 combines.

For more details phone (406) 895-7906, Redstone, MT

DODGE PICKUP FOR SALE

1990 Dodge 3/4 ton 4x4, 12 valve Cummins, 5 speed manual transmission, 1 ton axles, 32,000 original miles.

Immaculate condition, shop stored................... $40,000 Contact (303) 921-3253

POLYURETHANE FOAM INSULATION Are your calving barns cold and drafty???

WE CAN HELP!!

Homes, barns, quonsets, shops, etc.

LeRoy Hanson Doug Morgan (406) 590-2874 (406) 590-8336 Choteau, Montana Choteau, Montana

Rockwell Scales Home of the Strongest Scale in America

• Steel and cement truck, livestock, pallet and mining scales • Up to 135 ton truck scales with 3/8” decking standard • Custom sizes and special projects welcome • Scoreboards, printers, automated, wireless, and many other options to choose from

100% made in USA

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WANT TO BUY:

New Holland bale wagons.

Model 1032, 1033, 1036, or 1037.

Alfalfa winterkill? Use warm season grasses as emergency forage

By Reagan L. Noland, Craig Sheaffer, and M. Scott Wells, University of Minnesota As hay prices and demand for forages reduced above 5 tons per acre, whereas perenmain high, incentives have been developed nial ryegrass was among the lowest yielding to increase productivity in forage systems, species at 1.7 tons per acre. Based on NDFd especially alfalfa. In an effort to maximize (neutral detergent fiber digestibility), BRM forage production during the relatively short sorghum was among the highest quality growing seasons of the upper Midwest, semigrasses, while Siberian millet was among the dormant alfalfa varieties have been heavily lowest. Nitrogen fertilization had no effect on promoted and widely adopted. Growing later total dry matter production (i.e. yield of tons into the fall, and breaking dormancy earlier per acre) across all seven species, which inin the spring, these lines offer potential to dicated that the winterkilled alfalfa supplied capitalize on more growing degree days, enough N to meet the needs of all grasses. but increase the danger of winter injury or Forage protein content and NDFd were both winterkill. During the 2012-2013 winter, improved with increasing N rates, ranging nearly 750,000 acres of alfalfa in the state from 10% and 13% for Japanese millet and of Minnesota experienced winter injury and BRM sorghum, respectively. winterkill.

Adapted from the previous study, the Very low success has been observed in research currently underway maintains the replanting alfalfa into dead or injured alsame N rate applications and a fixed, intenfalfa stands, due to low establishment year sive, cutting schedule. According to forage production and autotoxicity. This research, performance in the initial year, this expericonducted by the University of Minnesota, ment continues to utilize Japanese millet, investigates alternative production strategies teff, BMR sorghum, and annual ryegrass, employable as quick and effective responses with the introduction of sudangrass, sorghum to winter injury. The primary focus is to assudangrass, Italian ryegrass, and a red closess the viability of summer annual grasses ver/annual ryegrass biculture. This research as emergency forages when no-till planted is in place at the Southern and Rosemount into winterkilled alfalfa. These systems are Research and Outreach Centers at Waseca intended to offer forage producers emergency and Rosemount, MN, respectively, and will production strategies that could provide forbe maintained for two years. age for both grazing and haylage. ConsiderAlfalfa was terminated with glyphosate ing unfavorable planting conditions of a cold, to simulate winterkill at both locations. All wet spring, seeding as late as June or July species were no-till planted into the alfalfa may be necessary for warm season grasses to residue. The research location in Waseca establish properly and meet yield potential. required re-spraying and re-planting due to Initial trials of the emergency forage alfalfa and dandelion persistence after the program were conducted near Rosemount, first glyphosate application. Harvest intervals MN, in 2013. This research assessed the began 30 days after planting and will take following six warm-season grasses on yield place every 30 days, concluding in early potential and response to N fertilization and September. Following the final harvest and cutting management: Japanese millet, Sibetermination of warm season forages, Forage rian foxtail millet, teff, brown midrib (BMR) Plus Oats will be planted across all treatments sorghum, annual ryegrass, and perennial and harvested in late October to assess yield ryegrass. Alfalfa was also seeded but was and quality. unsuccessful in establishment (likely due Yield data from the first harvest in Roseto autotoxicity). Grasses were cut (i.e. early mount is available, providing insight to vegetative) one month after the June 5th preliminary results. Sudangrass produced planting date and again first of September. the greatest average yield across N rates at Nitrogen response was assessed through the 1.41 tons per acre, closely followed by BMR application of varying rates to the grasses, sorghum (1.40 tons per acre). Japanese millet along with evaluating the subsequent effects returned the lowest average yield potential on forage yield and quality.

(0.67 tons per acre). BMR sorghum, Italian Brown midrib sorghum yielded the highryegrass, red clover/annual ryegrass mix, est of all the grasses, producing over 6 tons and teff showed consistent yield response to per acre. Teff, a warm-weather annual grass increased N (Figure 1). BMR sorghum with adapted to moisture regimes ranging from 100 pounds N per acre produced the greatest low desert sands to waterlogged clays, protreatment yield (1.64 tons per acre).

Field observations at Waseca indicate that intensive weed management may be critical to stand establishment. Sudangrass and teff appear to have established and maintained the strongest persistence despite heavy weed pressure in all treatments. Higher fertilized treatments of BMR sorghum and Japanese millet also appear to be faring slightly better than other treatments. Sorghum sudangrass, annual ryegrass, Italian ryegrass, and the

red clover/ryegrass mixture have generally performed very poorly in this weedy location thus far. This emergency no-till forage research will continue over the next few years with the goal of developing a set of tools for producers faced with extreme winterkill in alfalfa or prevented planting.

As the study progresses, future results will be presented at University of Minnesota Extension Forage Website.

Rooting out the best genes in apple rootstocks

By Dennis O’Brien, Agricultural Research Service By studying the nutrient content of leaves and the DNA of apple trees, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists in Geneva, New York, have identified key genes that could boost the nutrient uptake, productivity and dwarfing characteristics of rootstocks critical to the nation’s $3 billion apple industry.

Gennaro Fazio, an Agricultural Research Service (ARS) geneticist, produces new rootstock varieties in collaboration with Cornell scientists at the ARS Plant Genetic Resources Unit in Geneva. ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency.

Most commercial apple trees are bred in two parts: the fruit-bearing scion above ground, and the rootstock that forms the roots and foundation below ground. The scion determines the variety of apple, but the rootstock determines the tree’s size, when it will begin to bear fruit, and how well it resists soil diseases and transports nutrients to the scion.

Fazio and his Cornell partners analyzed genetic markers in two populations of rootstocks that had been studied and characterized for more than seven years to see if genes associated with certain markers play a role in dwarfing, early bearing and fruit productivity. Dwarfing produces trees that are smaller, increasing yields per acre. Early bearing reduces the wait required for a young tree to begin producing fruit.

In recent years, Geneva rootstocks have reduced the time from five to two years.

The results showed the location of a new genetic marker (Dw2) and described its relationship to a previously discovered marker (Dw1), shedding light on how genes associated with both markers and their locations affect dwarfing, early bearing and productivity. The results, published in 2014 in the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science, will boost efforts by researchers and breeders to improve apple rootstocks.

In another study, the scientists measured nutrients in the leaves of Gala apple trees grafted to one set of rootstocks, and the nutrients in leaves of Golden Delicious trees grafted to another set. Nutrient uptake is a key to tree health and productivity. They also analyzed the DNA of the rootstocks to search for genes associated with enhanced nutrient uptake.

The results, published in 2013 in Aspects of Applied Biology, showed that certain genes are likely to enhance the uptake of key nutrients, such as calcium and phosphorus.

New grazing recordkeeping system

The Montana Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) recently launched a new web-based planning and record keeping program for ranchers and grazing managers.

GrazeKeeper is an electronic tool to manage livestock and pasture inventory, grazing plans, and grazing records.

“We are very glad to see GrazeKeeper become a reality,” said Chase Hibbard, Montana GLCI committee member who helped develop the program. “This will offer ranchers a tool they have not had before to make their recordkeeping and grazing decisions easier.”

GrazeKeeper, on the web at www.grazekeeper.com, allows users to inventory resources, track in- and out-dates of numerous herds, automatically track weather and precipitation using NOAA data, and map the ranch and pastures with Google Maps. GrazeKeeper is uniquely capable of providing reports by management group (animal herd) or by pasture and mining several years of data to compile in-depth reports.

Key Features of GrazeKeeper: Simplifies the task of keeping pasture records Simplifies the process of creating grazing reports, either by pasture or management group Facilitates making informed decisions regarding stocking rates, carrying capacity, and grazing movements Customizes pasture, livestock, and grazing reports Interested users can sign up for GrazeKeeper at www. grazekeeper.com under a free 90-day trial period, which offers full functionality of the program and its valuable reports to users. After the free 90-day trial period, users will receive a payment window to purchase the product. Depending on the number of pastures a user wishes to track with GrazeKeeper, subscriptions run from $12 per month (for 10 pastures or less) to $48 per month (for unlimited pastures).

For more information about GrazeKeeper, and to sign up for a free 90-day trial, please visit www.grazekeeper.com

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BALER FOR SALE AT BROADVIEW, MT

Single owner 2011 Vermeer Super M baler, Mega wide pickup, moisture sensor, float tires, net and twine capable, bale ramp, 1000 PTO, all chains replaced in last year, 20,709 bales, field ready..................................... Asking Phone John Heiken (406) 855-7839

$20,000

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

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

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

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

Tag #13T78A

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tag #14T82A

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Small Town Company with Big Connections

$24,500

$2150

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

$5150

John Deere BA84 skidsteer broom 84”, angle.

$900 ea.

$2000

John Deere 672A road grader cab, heat, 14-ft. moldboard, front scarifier, (4) new drive tires, good shape!

Quick Attach 8-ft. skidsteer snow plow with Boss Wings, hydraulic angle.

$2200

$21,000

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

New skidsteer adjustable forks heavy duty 48” forks.

$14,900

Skidsteer snow blade attachment In stock: 84”.

$81,500

$30,000 Caterpillar IT28G wheel loader cab, heat, air conditioner, 20.5x25 rubber @ 50%, quick attach with bucket & forks, 7500 hours, service records, nice shape!

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

$20,000

2003 International 7400 dump truck 10-ft. dump box, 10-ft. snow plow, pintle hitch, LED arrowboard, live hydraulics, 95% tires, 200,000 miles, excellent shape!

$6500

1998 Ford F350 bucket truck gas engine, 35-ft. lift, generator-powered, automatic transmission.

2008 Ford F550 flatbed truck 6.4L diesel, 4x4, extended cab, new 9-ft. flatbed, new front tires, after-market front bumper, 80,000 miles on new Ford engine.

$5250

$12,500

1973 Ford F700 dump truck 10-ft. gravel box, 5 speed/2 speed rear transmission, 22.5 rubber.

$3500 ea

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Pricing corn silage

By Dan Martens, Extension Educator, Minnesota By and large, the forage crops have been quite good, but it is still unknown if the corn will make grain. If you have corn near you, and you could use additional feed, corn silage is an outstanding feed source that may be worthy of consideration. Read on….

We’re starting to get some questions about pricing corn silage. In some cases livestock producers are short on feed while some crop producers are long on corn that might not make good, mature grain. Farmers who are thinking about buying or selling corn or corn silage out of the field should start discussions early and consider a range of factors that are useful in this conversation. Livestock producers should include their nutrition advisor in discussions about rations.

The price of other feed options can be a factor in how we think about the price of a given feed like corn silage. Corn silage might be thought about as a combination of grain related to the amount of corn that is there and grass forage related to corn stalks and leaves. Most grain and forage markets are a little unsettled now as we wait to see how the crop really turns out; and as move from hay harvest to the winter hay market season. Buyers and sellers need to think about what makes sense to them.

Another approach is to consider the net value of the corn crop if it were harvested as grain and sold. The crop grower’s net value is what they will get paid at the elevator after moisture and quality adjustments are made MINUS any harvest, drying, hauling, and storage costs. If a livestock producer harvests corn for silage, high moisture grain or earlage - the grain farmer will not have these costs. The fodder part of the corn can be considered for its value as feed, bedding or returned to the soil.

One of the general guidelines for pricing corn silage that I and others have talked about over the years is that the price of a ton of “normal” corn silage standing in the field might be worth 6 to 8 times the price of corn. Some value might be added for the forage. BE CAREFUL with how you use this. This is based on field trials showing that NORMAL corn silage might have 6 to 8 bushels of corn in a ton of corn silage. Some articles offer ways to make adjustments to this number if the crop is drought stressed or freezes before maturity and for other factors like moisture and others.

Growers will usually consider whether a price x yield will cover their production costs and a return to labor and management – making a living. Just as a lower price for grain corn might not cover the cost of production in some situations this year, the corresponding price for corn silage might not cover these costs. Some crop producer’s will be working with crop insurance adjusters this fall and eventually looking at provisions in the 2014 Farm Bill to see if they can make up the difference.

Wisconsin Extension monitored fields over several years.

With yields averaging from 25 to 200 bushels per acre and moisture ranging from 60 to 70% moisture, the averages ranged from 3.1 to 8.6 bushels per ton. The range in individual fields was from 0 to 12 bushels per ton.

Moisture content alone makes a huge difference. The Wisconsin article lists averages for bushels of corn per ton of silage at different yield levels. In their data at 125 bushels per acre for example, if chopped at 60% moisture, they averaged 14.6 tons of corn silage per acre and 8.5 bushels of corn per ton. If chopped at 70% moisture, they averaged 19.5 tons per acre and only 6.4 bushels per ton - because of the weight of the extra water.

It’s a good idea to test corn silage samples to get a better idea of what feed quality is like. It can be challenging to get a representative sample. A feed test can be useful in considering pricing as well as formulating rations. Moisture, protein, starch, sugar, energy, digestibility, milk per ton and nitrate-nitrogen are some numbers that can be useful. Starch can be used to calculate pounds or bushels of corn per ton.

The fodder has value too. Corn silage with very little corn can have 70 to 90% of the feed value of normal corn silage depending on various factors. A feed test can provide feed quality information.

Search for “Wisconsin Extension Corn Silage” to find articles on these topics including spreadsheets and worksheets. An Excel spreadsheet with input for feed values, grain harvest values, hauling costs, plow-down fertilizer values, and other factors is listed as “Corn Silage Pricing Decision Aid.” Do some of you own thinking about the assumptions you use. A more general discussion is titled “Pricing Drought Stressed Corn Silage.” Again, think about your own situation.

For more information, contact me 800-450-2465 or stordahl@umn.edu.

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Hay Hauling Trailers Are In!

PJ 32-ft. Classic flatdeck with duals, 2-12,000# axles, 5-ft. dovetail with 2 flip-over MONSTER RAMPS, ramp support arms, 2-speed jacks, Douglas Fir deck and cold weather wiring harness.

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Retails for $11,979. Sells for............... $10,759 NEW 2014 PJ 14-ft.x83” gooseneck deck over dump trailer, split spreader gate, tarp kit, 15,400 GVW. Retail $9459. SPECIAL PRICE................ $8459

NEW PJ 83”x14-ft. lo-profile dump, 2-7000# axles, scissor lift, split spreader gate, tarp kit, spare tire and carrier.

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New PJ 28-ft. gooseneck with triple 7000# axles and brakes, 2 flip over ramps, popup dovetail. Triple single PJ same price as tandem. Slightly used demo unit with new warranty SUMMER SIZZLER SPECIAL.................. $7599

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New PJ 22-ft. equipment tilt, 6-ft. stationary, 16-ft. tilt deck, cold weather wiring harness, Douglas fir deck, tool box and spare tire.

Retails for $7509. Will sell for................. $6889 PJ 16-ft. deckover straight deck, 8” I-beam with 6-ft. 6” slide-in ramps, 2-7000# axles, spare tire mount.

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NEW 2014 PJ 14-ft.x96” deckover dump trailer, BP split spreader gate, tarp kit, 14,000 GVW. Retail $8299. SPECIAL PRICE................ $7399 PJ 20-ft., only cold weather wiring harness, spare tire and carrier.

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Leasing agricultural land

By Kim Dillivan, Crops Business Management Field Specialist The leasing of both public and privately-owned agricultural land is prevalent in South Dakota. Using Census of Agriculture data, Pflueger (2011) estimated that approximately 40% of South Dakota’s total agricultural land was leased in 2007. Pflueger also found similar percentages of agricultural land rented in 1997 (38%) and 2002 (37%). In South Dakota, most leased rangeland and pasture are in cash rent contracts. In western and central South Dakota, millions of acres controlled by federal, state, or tribal agencies are rented to producers using cash leases or grazing permits.

For South Dakota cropland, popular lease arrangements include cash rent, crop-share, and flexible lease agreements.

The parties involved in the leasing of real property do so in anticipation of financial gain. South Dakota land owners who choose to lease their agricultural land receive either cash rent payments, or with crop-share, a portion of crop revenue. This compensation is payment for their willingness to accept the risks associated with land ownership and a return on their investment in a long-term asset. In addition to the expectation of profit, agricultural producers lease additional acres to achieve economies of size. Economies of size are realized when a farm or ranch expansion spreads fixed costs over more acres thereby reducing total cost per acre.

South Dakota law addresses many of the specifics regarding real property leasing, including agricultural land rental agreements. South Dakota codified laws are available from the South Dakota Legislative Research Council. This resource contains specific sections and language that pertain explicitly to cropland and grazing leases.

Written Leases Some leases must be written. For example, leases that exceed one year in length are only valid if in writing (South Dakota Codified Law section 43-32-5). While many agricultural leasing arrangements in South Dakota have existed for years as annual oral agreements, most legal experts recommend that contracts be in writing. Pflueger (2010) discussed some of the benefits of a written farm or ranch lease. According to Pflueger, a written lease provides 1) a clear record of the terms and conditions agreed upon, 2) useful documentation for tax and liability purposes, and 3) legal protection for both parties. South Dakota law also provides time limits on agricultural leases. South Dakota Codified Law (SDCL) section 43-32-2 states that a written agricultural land lease must not exceed 20 years.

Oral Leases Oral leases are only valid for one year (SDCL section 43-32-5). However, oral leases remain in effect for the following year unless notification, in writing, is given by September 1. SDCL section 43-32-22.1 states: In the case of farm tenants, occupying and cultivating agricultural land of forty acres or more, under an oral lease, the tenancy shall continue for the following crop year upon the same terms and conditions as the original lease unless written notice for termination is given by either party to the other by September first, whereupon the tenancy shall terminate March first following. The tenancy may not continue because of absence of notice if there is default in the performance of the existing rental agreement. For the purpose of this section, agricultural land includes grassland, either native or tame.

Definitions and Terms SDCL section 43-2A-1 defines agricultural land as: • land capable of use in the production of agricultural crops, timber, livestock or livestock products, poultry or poultry products, milk or dairy products, or fruit and other horticultural products but does not include any royalty interest, any oil, gas, or other mineral interest, or any lease, right-of-way, option, or easement relating thereto, or any land zoned by a local governmental unit for a use other than and nonconforming with agricultural use.

SDCL section 45-5A-3 defines agricultural production as: • production of any growing grass or crop attached to the surface of the land, whether or not the grass or crop is to be sold commercially, and the production of any farm animals, whether or not the animals are to be sold commercially.

South Dakota law (SDCL section 43-32-1) specifies that leasing agricultural land is a contractual agreement between lessor and lessee. In SDCL section 53-1-1 a contract is defined as “an agreement to do or not to do a certain thing.”

In SDCL section 53-1-2 the essential elements of contracts are identified. SDCL sections 43-32-22, 43-32-22.1, and 4332-23 each contain language regarding lease termination.

Algae in livestock water tanks and ponds

By James Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension, Minnesota Warm weather is creating conditions ideal for algae growth in livestock watering systems.

Water is a critical nutrient for livestock, one that’s easily overlooked. Water makes up over 98 percent of all molecules in the body and is necessary for regulation of body temperature, growth, reproduction, lactation, digestion, lubrication of joints, eyesight, and as a cleansing agent. A shortage of clean water may have harmful effects often blamed on other causes.

Grazing livestock typically have water provided by fountains, stock tanks or ponds. During the warm summer temperatures, these sources often become fertile breeding grounds for algae which may reduce water quality, which in turn, often reduces water intake by the animal.

Keeping the water source clean is a constant task on most livestock operations, but can be made easier with these simple options.

Drain tanks Draining the tank when not in use is perhaps the simplest method, but also the most time consuming. With the advent of the EQIP program, many livestock producers now use multiple water tanks in various paddocks. Since the livestock use only a portion of these at one time, using a simple siphon hose to drain the tank when removing the livestock will keep the tank dry and relatively free of algae. Low tech, but effective.

Chlorine bleach Add 2-3 ounces of 5.25% sodium hypochlorite (unscented laundry bleach) per 100 gallons of tank capacity every week to eliminate algae growth.

The chlorine will dissipate more rapidly in hot weather or if organic material is present in the tank. Do not use pipeline sanitizer or swimming pool chlorine. It works, but you become a slave to the weekly chlorination. To determine gallonage of a square or rectangular tank, multiply in feet: (length x width x depth x 7.5). To estimate gallonage of a round tank, multiply in feet: (diameter x diameter x depth x 6). Example: round tank 8’ diameter tank 2’ high – 8x8x2x6 = 768 gallons.

Copper sulfate Add copper sulfate (Bluestone or Blue Vitrol) at the rate of 1/8 teaspoon per 100 gallons of water to kill existing algae.

The algae should then be mechanically removed. Shading tanks to help slow algae growth will also help.

Zinc sulfate Dissolve one cup of zinc sulfate in one gallon of warm water and put 1/2 cup of this solution per 100 gallons of water in tanks as often as necessary (it will depend on number of animals drinking, amount of organic material in trough, and weather).

Goldfish As livestock drink water, fresh water enters the tank changing the chemical treatment concentrations, and is a primary problem with the use of chemical treatments. There are many reports of success with algae consuming fish, but little research is available on their effectiveness. Fish offer the advantage of needing little attention and can be left in the tank the entire summer.

Although commonly found in home aquariums, goldfish are actually a member of the carp family, but prettier. They survive on a diet of aquatic plants, insects and mosquito larvae. The University of Missouri suggests 4-6 goldfish per 100 gallons of tank capacity. Water temperature should be at least 60°F for best fish survival. After the grazing season, goldfish can be taken indoors and saved for the next year.

A couple of years ago, a local rancher volunteered to conduct a small experiment with his eight large recycled tire tanks. In each of the tanks, he used two different chemical controls (household bleach or copper sulfate), gold fish, algae eating fish and the control (no treatment). At the end of the grazing season, he said the two chemical controls had the greatest effectiveness, but were more expensive and time consuming because of the weekly treatments. A close second with very acceptable control was goldfish which turned out to be simple, inexpensive and quite effective. The one-inch gold fish grew to six inches by fall and were collected and saved for the following year.

Stock ponds Stock can be more difficult because of size and lack of water or cattle control. Algae growth is also more difficult to control and ponds can also be more prone to blue green algae. Most algae are not harmful, but blue green algae can CONTINUED ON PAGE B16

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Algae in livestock water tanks and ponds

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE B15

Out of 60 steers at the Marias Fair, Jimmy Heptner from Browning led the 1,405 pound Charolais Angus cross steer that was named the Grand Champion. The champion steer had been purchased from the Rumney Ranch, raised by Heptner, and was sold to Ben Taylor Inc. Photo by Kari Lewis.

Allec Knapton explains the parts of his chicken to the poultry judge while Landan Omdahl (Shelby) and Jordan Knapton wait their turn. After winning the pre-junior showmanship competition, Allec snuck by the junior and senior winners to be named the overall Grand Champion poultry showman of the Marias Fair.

Photo by Kari Lewis.

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be toxic to livestock, though typically more of a problem in hotter regions.

Actually, blue green algae are not really algae, but photosynthetic bacteria called cyanobacteria that rely on sunlight for energy. As they store energy, they create a tiny cavity of air that allows them to move up and down in the water to areas with more nutrients. As environmental conditions improve with warm weather, calm winds and abundant nutrients (particularly phosphorus and nitrogen), the bacteria numbers increase. A “bloom” of green or blue-green algae on the surface of the water may appear overnight, accompanied by an unmistakable musty, earthy or putrid odor.

Blue-green algae produce two toxins, each with different symptoms. Signs of neurotoxin poisoning usually appear within 15 to 20 minutes after ingestion. In animals, symptoms include weakness, staggering, difficulty in breathing, convulsions and ultimately death.

Unfortunately, the only way to determine the presence of cyanobacteria is with laboratory analysis. However, the presence of dead critters around the pond can be an early clue. If you have concerns, you local vet may be able to offer water testing.

Treatments include using aeration/mixing device to create turbulence in the water or minimizing nutrient levels by establishing vegetated buffer strips around the water to intercept nutrients before they reach the water. Another long-term strategy is limiting livestock’s pond or dugout access to areas that have been stabilized to prevent damage from trampling. Producers also may choose to pump water to a tank or trough after fencing the water source to keep livestock out.

For more detail, check out NDSU Extension Service publication AS-954, “Livestock and Water.” It’s available online at www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/ansci/livestoc/as954w.htm or simply Google, “Livestock and Water”.

Copper sulfate Apply copper sulfate crystals at a rate of 2-3 pounds per acre-foot of water. An acre-foot is 43,560 square feet in area x 1 foot deep. Put the crystals in a porous bag and drag it through the water until the crystals dissolve. Use an empty milk jug as a float to keep the bag near the surface. Apply in early spring prior to formation of matted growth. Chemical treatment works best when the water temperature is between 60°F and 80°F and algae clumps are broken up during chemical application. Avoid treating when the water temperature is above 80°F and treat only 1/4 to 1/3 of the vegetation at a time to prevent oxygen depletion and a possible fish kill.

Barley straw Apply barley straw to the water surface at a rate of 225 lbs. per surface acre before the grazing season begins. If like Peter, you can walk on water, you can do it the early spring, otherwise, apply the straw when there’s still ice on the pond.

As the straw decomposes it produces an anti-algae agent.

The effective chemical compound is produced only when the straw decomposes in the presence of oxygen, so tightlypacked bales which can become anaerobic are not the best method for application. It may take about a month to begin control, which lasts up to six months depending on various factors such as temperature and initial algae concentration.

The barley straw is less effective on ponds with high nutrient concentrations.

More information on algae control using barley straw can be found at http://www.btny.purdue.edu/pubs/APM/ APM-1-W.pdf For more information on this topic, or preparing goldfish sushi, contact me at 800-450-2465 or stordahl@umn.edu.

Sources: University of Missouri, MN DNR and NDSU Extension.

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NEW STOCK & HORSE TRAILERS

4-New Circle D 20-ft. gooseneck stock trailers with sliding center gate. Each.......$9395 4-New Circle D 24-ft. gooseneck stock with 2 sliding center gates. Each...........$10,395 1-New Circle D 6’x16-ft. bumper pull stock trailer, 5200# axles.............................$7295

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NEW UTILITY FLATBED TRAILERS

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

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1-New Circle D 20-ft. gooseneck skid steer trailers, 80” wide, 7000# torsion axles, fold-over ramps, tread plate fenders, treated wood floor, radial tires....$5895 1-New Circle D 18-ft. bumper pull, with 16” tires, 7000# axles, ramps...........$4895

New General 3-point bale unrollers.

Includes cylinder, hoses and couplers

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

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By Kristen Devlin, Penn State University A team of researchers has come one step closer to showing that broadband is an engine for growth in rural U.S. communities, especially when a large segment of the population adopts the technology. Their findings are among the first to provide evidence to support a long-held assumption that rural economies are boosted by broadband.

“When broadband first came out, there were all sorts of claims that it would be great for rural areas, but until now we really hadn’t seen any firm evidence on whether broadband impacts economic growth in these areas,” said Brian Whitacre, Oklahoma State University (OSU) Cooperative Extension economist, and leader of this study. “We found that rural counties that did a good job of adopting broadband had higher rates of income growth and lower rates of unemployment growth.”

The researchers used 2010 U.S. county level data to compare all non-metro counties in terms of their broadband availability and adoption. Then they compared these counties in terms of their economic growth between 2001 and 2010, using indicators like household income, employment growth and number of firms. When they analyzed the two data sets together, they found a significant relationship between broadband adoption and economic growth.

For example, counties with a high level of broadband adoption — those in which 60 percent or more of the households had a wired high-speed Internet connection — experienced higher income growth and saw a smaller increase in unemployment rates compared to counties that did not reach the 60 percent threshold.

Similarly, counties with low adoption rates — those in which less than 40 percent of the households had broadband — saw lower growth in the number of businesses and total number of employees.

The researchers found that broadband availability alone was far less important to growth than adoption — a point that has important policy implications, said Whitacre.

“If you look at how we’ve been spending money, the vast majority goes to establishing infrastructure in rural areas.

There’s not much being spent on showing people what can be done with broadband or getting people to use it productively,” he said. “We might want to spend more public funds on promoting adoption, as opposed to just giving people access by subsidizing the providers.”

This could range from teaching elderly citizens how to use a computer to giving businesses training in selling online or establishing a social media presence.

The findings, which are published in the most recent issue of Telecommunications Policy, are among the first to show broadband’s impact specifically on rural U.S. economies.

But the researchers also wanted to get at causality. Was the economic growth they observed a result of broadband adoption or were good economic conditions driving broadband adoption? To get an answer, the team employed a statistical model to help them look at the data through a historical lens.

“We went back to data from 2001, before broadband was even available, and we looked at things that might predict a county’s future broadband adoption, like income, education, race, population and historical growth rates,” said Whitacre.

“Based on these measures, we matched counties that were very similar and then looked at their actual 2010 broadband adoption.”

Some of these counties went on to obtain very high levels of broadband adoption and others did not, creating a set of “otherwise similar” counties that were very similar in all measures except for their broadband adoption. That is, the only thing the researchers found to account for the differences in economic growth among otherwise similar counties was the adoption of broadband. And while this strongly suggests causality, the researchers noted they are not making any strict claims.

“There are certain unobservable community traits that may account for the differences between these otherwise similar counties. For example, maybe a county did a really great job recruiting an outside firm or promoting entrepreneurship,” said Whitacre. “We wouldn’t be able to account for that in our model.”

He emphasized, however, the relationship they uncovered could potentially be a causal one.

“If you don’t have a lot of people adopting broadband in these rural areas, there will be fewer jobs created in a community’s online sector. If people aren’t banking online, then the local banks won’t be hiring to cater to the online community,” he said. “If residents aren’t engaging with social CONTINUED ON PAGE B19

Use of reduced-risk insecticides to control insects

By Brian Thompson, Sindhu Krishnankutty and Gadi V.P. Reddy, Montana State University, Western Triangle Ag Research Center In the preceding few years, there has been substantial discussion of the development and use of “Reduced-risk” pesticides in agricultural crops. This should be of particular interest to local growers because several new insecticides recently being researched at the Montana State University Western Triangle Agricultural Research Center are considered Reduced-risk compounds. These new compounds are becoming increasingly important in our insect control programs.

Reduced-risk pesticides are newer classes of compounds that pose a lower health risk to humans and the environment.

This new classification and registration process resulted when the EPA implemented the Reduced-Risk Pesticides Initiative in 1993 to provide incentives to encourage the development and registration of pesticides that present lower risks to public health and the environment, and to encourage the replacement of higher risk pesticides in the marketplace.

For example, some of the low-risk insecticides being tested are, dimilin (a growth hormone that inhibits the formation of exoskeleton of insects), azadirachtin (extracts from neem tree), Petroleum Spray Oils (volck oil (PSOs, or horticultural mineral oils, M-pede (potassium salts of naturally derived fatty acids), and others. Our last year results (Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2014: 6: 1–9) showed that Diflubenzuron (dimilin) was effective in controlling the damage caused by wheat stem sawfly (Cephus cinctus) larvae compared to the treatment with water spray only and the untreated control.

Dimilin kills insects by interfering with chitin synthesis and disrupting insect growth. Dimilin has been shown to be effective in controlling larvae of many insect species. In addition, treatment with azadirachtin showed significantly lower stem damage and fewer wheat stem sawfly larvae compared to the untreated control and treatment with water spray alone.

Neem extracts are reported to affect over 600 species of pests and it has been suggested that the neem has the potential to be used as a good alternative to conventional insecticides in IPM programs. In our study at WTARC, azadirachtin effectively suppressed C. cinctus populations.

Our other study in canola field (Journal of Economic Entomology, 2014, 107: 661-666) indicated that the Petroleum Spray Oils are effective in reducing flea beetle damage levels and increasing crop yield of canola compared to the control. Because of their low toxicity to natural enemies and safety to the environment, PSOs are IPM-compatible pest control compounds. However, there has been no practical work done using Petroleum Spray Oils for the control of flea beetles. PSOs, because of their short-term residual activity, do not severely affect populations of beneficial arthropods, although predators and parasites may be killed on contact when sprayed directly. Also, azadirachtin also had some effect in controlling flea beetles. Neem biopesticides may, therefore, be well suited for inclusion in IPM programs.

Similarly, M-Pede was more or less as effective as the neem treatment. M-Pede is commercially available and could be a good low risk insecticide for the control of insects.

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In addition to Whitacre, the research team included Roberto Gallardo, associate Extension professor at the Mississippi State University Extension Center for Technology Outreach and Sharon Strover, the Philip G. Warner Regents Professor in Communication at the University of Texas.

This research was funded by the National Agricultural and Rural Development Policy Center (NARDeP), which was organized in 2012 by the four U.S. Regional Rural Development Centers and is funded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under a competitive grant (Number 2012-70002-19385). A virtual center based at Penn State University and the Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development, NARDeP engages land-grant universities as well as national organizations, agencies and experts to develop and deliver timely policy relevant information around signature areas identified by its advisory boards. More information about NARDeP is available at www.nardep.info.

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Prairie Fare: Prolific zucchini has many uses

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service I was admiring my neighbor’s garden the other day, especially her robust zucchini plants. I noticed some tender, young zucchini squash peeking out from under the foliage.

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Prairie Fare: Prolific zucchini has many uses

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ian marrow. It can be served raw, boiled, baked, fried, steamed or stuffed. It’s used in numerous quick-bread recipes as creative cooks experiment with bounteous zucchini.

Zucchini is about 95 percent water. A 1/2-cup serving has about 15 calories, plus it contributes some fiber, vitamin C, potassium, B vitamins and beta carotene to the diet.

Zucchini’s mild flavor makes it useful in a variety of foods from salads to dessert. When selecting zucchini in a garden, farmers market or at the store, choose zucchini that is heavy for its size with a narrow diameter.

Smaller zucchini are tenderer and can be sliced for use in soups and lasagna. Zucchini’s mild flavor allows blending with ingredients such as tomatoes, cheese and onions.

Mature zucchini is tougher and has large seeds. After removing the seeds, zucchini can be grated and used in bread, muffins and other foods. Rinse zucchini under running water just before you plan to use it in a recipe. Use fresh zucchini within a few days for best quality.

Here’s a recipe retrieved from the national “More Matters” program of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The program reminds us that most people need to eat more fruits and vegetables. You can have this vitamin C-rich recipe ready to eat in about 20 minutes from garden to table. I like to sprinkle it with Parmesan cheese.

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Skillet Zucchini With Chopped Tomatoes

1 tsp. olive oil or canola oil 1 c. chopped onion 4 small (6-inch) zucchini, thinly sliced 2 medium tomatoes, chopped Freshly ground pepper Grated parmesan cheese (optional) In a large, nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; add onions and cook, stirring until softened. Add zucchini and cook for two minutes. Add tomatoes and cook for three to five minutes or until zucchini is tender-crisp. Season to taste with pepper and add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if you wish.

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2012 New Holland P2060 70-ft. air drill with 10” spacing, 550 lb. trips, 31/2” steel packers, double shoot with P1060 tow between air cart, 430 bushel, variable rate, duals. #UDNH15.............. JUST IN 2014 New Holland P2060 60-ft. air drill with 10” spacing, 41/2” steel packers, 550 lb. trips, double shoot, P1070 tow behind air cart, 530 ton, variable drive, duals. #UDNH23.................................... JUST IN Bourgault 5710 59-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, mid row coulters, 5350 tow between tank, 8” auger, Eagle Beak points, anhydrous setup. #UDB006..$79,000 2012 Seed Hawk 8412 Viper Pro Control, section control, twin wing openers, 600 tow between air cart, 30.5x32 duals. #UDSH05.............. JUST IN

2004 Seed Hawk 4210 42-ft. air drill, 10” spacing, double shoot with 357 air cart, 8” auger.....$89,000 2006 Flexi-Coil 5000 46-ft. 10” spacing, 41/2” steel, 550 lb. trips, single shoot with 3850 tow between variable rate tank. #UDF238...................$95,000

Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 10” spacing, double shoot, 41/2” steel packers, 4350 tow between tank, dual fan. #UDF240................................. JUST IN Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550# trips, stealth bodies with 2320 tow between cart. #UDF237................................................$36,000 2003 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 41/2” steel packers, 550 lb. trips, 3450 tow between air cart, double shoot, variable drive, 30.5x32 tires.. #UDF239................................................$89,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. air drill with 12” spacing, 31/2” steel packers with 1610 tow behind air cart. #UDF235................................................$25,000

2007 John Deere 4995 185 hp, 16-ft. disc bine and 30-ft. Honey Bee draper header, double sickle, pickup reel, transport package, 850 hours. #UWJD31.............................................. JUST IN

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 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 Massey-Ferguson pickup header, 13-ft., fits 510, 750 and 760. #UHMF61......................................$500

USED SPRAYERS

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

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

Zerbe Bros.

“Setting The Standard”

1-800-228-5393 – 406-228-4311 SALES: Mike Guttenberg - Tim Guttenberg - Travis Volk

USED MISCELLANEOUS

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

1950

64 Years

2014

Glasgow, MT

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CONSIGNMENTS

Your Northeast Montana dealer for Seed Hawk air drills

1996 John Deere 8570, 4WD, 250 hp, 18.4R42 duals, 3-pt., 1000 PTO, 12 speed, 9000 hours.. $50,000 1980 Versatile 875 4WD tractor, 855 Cummins, 20.8x38 duals, 8264 hours, clean...........$35,000 1978 Massey 1155 2WD tractor with 10-ft. Leon dozer blade..........................................................$6500 Ford 9N tractor, new tires, new paint, 3-pt. hitch, 540 PTO, very nice............................................$3000

2007 K-Hart 60-ft. no-till air drill, 10” spacing, Bourgault 4350 tow behind air cart.................$95,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 550# trips, double shoot with 2340 tow between cart and 2320 tow behind cart..............................$57,000 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, 550# trips, double shoot, 4” rubber packers, stealth openers with 3450 tow between cart, mechanical drive, 30.5x32 tires..................................$55,000 Case ADX 3430 tow behind VR cart............$45,000 2-Melroe 201 & 204 10-ft. drills, 7” spacing, 2-drill hitch with fertilizer. Each............................$1000 2008 New Holland SF216 90-ft. suspended boom sprayer, 380/90R46 tires, wind screens, SP655 Auto Rate................................................$33,000 2004 New Holland SF115 134-ft. wheel boom sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, rinse & wash, FlexControl auto rate.....................................$19,000 2004 New Holland SF115 134-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon, 18.4x26 tires, HMIC pump, Flexi-Control Auto Rate, dual nozzles, windscreens.............$14,500 2003 Flexi-Coil 100-ft. wheel boom sprayer, 1500 gallon tank, auto rate, windscreens, dual bodies.

SN 113271..............................................$15,000 1999 Flexi-Coil 67XL 100-ft. wheel boom sprayer, 1500 gallon, triple nozzle bodies, SP655 Auto Rate. Nice!.................................................$7500 2008 Miskin scraper, 13-yd., 13-ft. cut, 11x24.5 tires, swivel hitch with Raven laser system 1/2 mile range......................................................$39,000 International 140 48” roll over plow, 16” bottoms, 3-pt. mount.........................................................$3500 2009 New Holland BR 7090 round baler, extra wide pickup, twine tie, 1000 PTO, laced belts, 13.5x15 tires.........................................................$23,000 Vermeer 605K round baler, twine tie, 540 PTO.$7500 2003 Hesston 956A round baler, twine only, auto cycle, hydraulic pickup, 5300 bales.........$10,000 1997 Hesston 565A round baler, auto tie, twine only, 31x13.5-15 flotation tires............................$6500 New Holland 280 square baler, 16”x18” chamber, 540 PTO drive...................................................$2500 2002 Hesston 1275 mower conditioner, 16-ft. hay deader, 1000 PTO drive..........................$12,000 1995 Case IH 8830 windrower, 14-ft. hay head and conditioner, 2760 hours............................. CALL

USED ROUND BALERS

2007 New Holland BR780A auto wrap, 1000 PTO, extra wide pickup, new belts. Ready to go. #UHN131................................................$12,000 1992 New Holland 660, Bale Command, standard pickup, 1000 PTO. #UHN108.....................$7500 Hesston 560 with auto tie, 540 PTO. #UHHS51..... ................................................................. $5500 2002 Hesston 856A automatic, twine tie, 4500 bales, wide pickup. #UHHS54.............................. $9500 1999 Hesston 856T 5x6 bales, 75” wide pickup, bale kicker. #UHHS43..................................... $11,500 1998 Vermeer 605L twine & mesh wrap, hydraulic bale kicker. #UHVM31............................. $12,000 1994 Vermeer 605K round baler, 1000 PTO. #UHVM33.................................................. $7500

2005 John Deere 9660 combine, 936D draper header with transport, 2250 seperator/3225 engine hours.......................................................... CALL 1998 Gleaner R62 combine, 285 hp Cummins diesel, 36-ft. 960 MacDon header, 2100 separator hours...................................................... JUST IN 1990 New Holland TR86 combine, 30-ft. 971 header, double knife, batt reel, 2213 hours..........$17,500 1992 Gleaner R72 combine, 2003 MacDon 963 draper header with pickup reel, 30.5x32, 390 hours on new Cummins engine, 2530 separator hours.......................................................$67,000 1982 Gleaner N6 combine, 30.5x32 front tires 90%, 220 hp diesel, 30-ft. header and pickup reel........ ................................................................$17,000 1979 Allis-Chalmers N5 combine, 24.5x32 tires with 27-ft. header, batt reel................................$7500 1978 John Deere 7700 combine, diesel engine, 3631 hours with 224 head, non hydro.................$6000

MacDon 974 36-ft. flex draper header with pickup reel and cross augers, CR adapter, with transport..... ............................................................... JUST IN

HoneyBee 94C 42-ft. ridgid draper header with pickup reel, upper cross auger, CR adapter, with transport................................................ JUST IN Gleaner 13-ft. pickup header with Melroe attachment...........................................................$1500 1973 Chevrolet C60 fertilizer truck, 6 ton hopper, filler, diesel tank and pump................................$5000 A&E-708 8 run fertilizer spreader boom..........$9000 Brandt 1515LP conveyor transfer, 15 hp Kohler engine. Never used!...................................$6900 John Deere 50 3-point backhoe, 9-ft. digging depth, 16” bucket..................................................$9000 2010 Vermeer BP8000 round bale processor, right hand discharge, 16.5x16.1 cleated tires, 1000 PTO, built-in twine cutter, grain tank............. Call 2013 Farm King 9-ft. side sickle mower, 540 PTO, hydraulic lift, skid shoes, extra parts............. Call 2011 Toro SS5060 Zero Turn mower, 23 hp, Kawasaki engine, 50” deck, very nice........................$2800

USED COMBINES

2012 New Holland CR-8090 337 separator hours, 450 hp, Class 8, abrasive package, 620-70R42 duals. UCNH73...................................... JUST IN 2007 New Holland CR-9070 1383 separator hours, 20.8R42 duals, straw chopper, moisture/yield, dual speed rotor, 400 hp diesel, 330 bushel grain tank, deluxe mirrors. #UCNH69...................... JUST IN 1994 New Holland TR97 2100 hours with MacDon 960 36-ft. draper header, 30.5x32 tires, straw chopper & chaff spreader. #UCNH37.....$60,000

1993 New Holland TR96 combine with twin rotor, SN 554419, 3109 engine hours, well maintained, annual service repairs, 30-ft. 971 auger head. #UCNH28................................................$36,500 1981 New Holland TR85 2200 separator hours, 24-ft. header. #UCNH58...................................$12,500

Zerbe Bros.

Glasgow, MT 406-228-4311

Delta Track 550 The Versatile DeltaTrack is a fully integrated purpose built four track system from Versatile.

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

Zerbe Bros. Glasgow, MT 406-228-4311

Zerbe Bros. Glasgow, MT 406-228-4311 Morris Hay Hikers in stock.

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

Demco grain carts in stock.

Ready for the harvest season!!

Zerbe Bros.

406-228-4311

Zerbe Bros.

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

Glasgow, Montana

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

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MONTANA’S MERRITT DEALER

mttractors.com

John Deere 7820 MFWD, 20 speed PowrQuad, left hand reverser. 4500 hours.................................$77,500

John Deere 7810 MFWD, powershift, 3-pt., 4700 hours..............$61,500

John Deere 7400 MFWD, PowrQuad, 3 pt. 7400 hours................$37,500

John Deere 7230 MFWD, 24 speed PowrQuad, JD 741 loader, bucket, grapple..............................$78,000

John Deere 7610 MFWD, powershift, 3-pt, 5100 hours................$48,000 John Deere 7600 MFWD, PowrQuad, 3 pt, 540/1000 PTO, 5990 hours.

Excellent condition............$43,500 John Deere 4755 MFWD, powershift, 3-pt, weights, duals, 7200 hours.

Very nice...........................$47,500 New Holland T8040 MFD, powershift, 3-pt, weights, duals, 2700 hours, 255 hp...............................$95,500 New Holland 8870 MFD, powershift, 3-pt, duals, weights, 5600 hours.... ..........................................$45,000 Loader Available

Good selection of both 20-ft. and 24-ft.

John Deere 8410 MFWD, hub duals.

6800 hours........................$82,000

2012 Chevrolet 6.0L 6 speed automatic, new Krogmann bale bed, 42,000 miles, owners demo. All set up and ready to work.

steel livestock 16-ft., 20-ft. and 24-ft. on hand.

USED TRAILER BLOWOUT...

Allied Loaders Available

Neckover 20-ft. Ready to work............$2950

ADDITIONAL UNITS COMING IN

John Deere 4450............................................................................... Coming In John Deere 4255............................................................................... Coming In

MT Tractors Call (406) 777-3000 or 370-6362 or 240-1575, Stevensville, MT Email: penderfarms@aol.com

20-ft. flatbed with removable stock body....... ............................................................ $3250

Featherlite 20-ft., rock solid and just through our shop...............................................$8500

Your Trailering Solutions Professionals Jeff Welborn (406) 949-6070 cell (406) 988-0090 office/home jeffwelborn@optimum.net

stockdrivemt.com or check us out on Facebook

Vaughn Truck Salvage

Chuck or Jim Vaughn

2007 Hyundia dry van, 53-ft. storage box.

As is, no suspension......................... $3500

TRAILER SUSPENSIONS

(3) 102” Tandem Axle, air ride suspension.

Each............................................. $2500

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

Aluminum Gravel Box 16-ft., head lift hoist.....$2900

DIFFERENTIALS

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

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

3.55 ratio, 46,000# Eatons on Peterbilt air track.

TRANSMISSIONS

Great selection of Fuller used take out transmissions.

Call with your model for a quote.

2100 Hwy 2 East, Havre, MT

2000 Freightliner FL70 8.3 Cummins, 9 speed, air ride.

2001 International 13 speed, dual exhaust, good cab & hood.

ENGINES

All used engines are sold with new rod & main bearings

Cat 3406E, 435-hp 2-Cat 3406E, 475-hp Cat C15 Acert, 475-hp

Cat C12 Cat C10 Cummins N14 Celect+

See our website at: www.vaughntrucksales.com

Land values and cash rents

Arizona The 2014 Arizona average farmland real estate value, a measurement of the value of all land and buildings on farms, was $3,740 per acre. This is an increase of 6.9 percent from 2013, and 11.0 percent from 2012. The average value of cropland and irrigated cropland was $8,320, up 0.4 percent from 2013. Pasture values were estimated at $940 per acre for 2014.

Average cash rent for irrigated cropland in Arizona was $220.00 per acre in 2014, $5.00 less than the previous year.

Cash rent for pasture in 2014 averaged $1.80, down from $2.00 in 2013.

Colorado The 2014 Colorado average farmland real estate value, a measurement of the value of all land and buildings on farms, was $1,350 per acre. This is an increase of 5.5 percent from 2013, and 15.4 percent from 2012. The average value of cropland was $1,840, up 4.0 percent from 2013. The average value of irrigated cropland was $4,450, up 8.5 percent from the previous year, and the average value of non-irrigated cropland was $1,200, unchanged from the previous year. Pasture values were up 11.8 percent from 2013 at $760 per acre.

Average cash rent for irrigated cropland in Colorado was $140.00 per acre in 2014, $15.00 more than the previous year.

Average cash rent for non-irrigated cropland in Colorado was $28.00 per acre in 2014, up $1.00 from the previous year.

Cash rent for pasture in 2014 averaged $4.80, up from $4.60 in 2013.

Montana The 2014 Montana average farmland real estate value, a measurement of the value of all land and buildings on farms, was $860 per acre. This is an increase of 8.9 percent from 2013, and 13.2 percent from 2012. The average value of cropland was $987, up 10.9 percent from 2013. The average value of irrigated cropland was $2,950, up 6.1 percent from the previous year, and the average value of non-irrigated cropland was $800, up 12.7 percent from the previous year. Pasture values were up 10.3 percent from 2013 at $640 per acre.

Average cash rent for irrigated cropland in Montana was $81.00 per acre in 2014, $5.00 less than the previous year.

Average cash rent for non-irrigated cropland in Montana was CONTINUED ON PAGE B26

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5-year-old buckskin gelding for sale

Has worked cows and been in the mountains.

A horse that needs to be ridden on a regular basis.

Phone (406) 450-3647

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

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

Please call 406-855-4465

Land values and cash rents

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE B25

Owen Gustafson keeps a keen eye on the judge while showing his market steer at the Marias Fair. Gustafson earned a purple ribbon in both the market and showmanship divisions and a trip to the final drive of each competition. Photo by Kari Lewis.

** We NEED your Consignments ** Turn that unwanted equipment/trucks into CA$H! USED EQUIPMENT

International 1086 runs excellent.................... $13,995 International C........................................................Call 2- Belarus 825 4WD with loader..................Coming In Ford 7700 4WD with loader tractor.................. $16,999 John Deere 950 tractor/loader, 2WD, low hour engine. ................................................................Coming In Montana 4WD, 43 hp, loader, low hours.......... $16,750 New Holland 1032 stackliner. Excellent.............. $6500

1982 GMC Top Kick 5-yd. dump, 3208 5-2 transmission, air brakes............................................ $10,995 Land Pride 5-ft. finish mower, 3-pt., PTO. Like new...... ....................................................................... $1100 NEW Tytan 6” hydraulic wood chipper, 3-pt., PTO........ ....................................................................... $2995 1989 Chevrolet 3500 steel flatbed, new diesel engine, automatic........................................................ $4500

Belarus made MTZ is back!!!

Largest tractor builder in the world!!

• 90 - 320 hp • 2 year warranty • Simple design - easy to work on • No computers • Fuel efficient EPA engines with no EGR or aftertreatment systems.

122 hp MFWD, cab/heat/air, 540/1000 PTO, 3 point

Available with NEW Koyker loaders

$56,500 or $8504 annual o.a.c.

ADDITIONAL NEW UNITS

All with 5-year warranty

NEW 112 hp, cab, MFWD, 540/1000 PTO, 3-point.......................................................................................$46,500 NEW LS 98 hp, cab, 4WD, loaders...............................................................................................................$56,975 NEW LS 72 hp, cab, 4WD, loaders...............................................................................................................$42,999

Yellowstone Tractor Co. yellowstonetractor@yahoo.com www.yellowstonetractor.com

5662 Kessler Rd, Belgrade, MT

406-388-2423

$25.50 per acre in 2014, up $2.00 from the previous year.

Cash rent for pasture in 2014 averaged $5.60, down from $6.00 in 2013.

New Mexico The 2013 New Mexico average farmland real estate value, a measurement of the value of all land and buildings on farms, was $540 per acre. This is an increase of 8.0 percent from 2013, and 3.8 percent from 2012. The average value of cropland was $1,450, unchanged from 2013. The average value of irrigated cropland was $3,930, up 0.5 percent from the previous year, and the average value of non-irrigated cropland was $390, down 2.5 percent from the previous year. Pasture values were up 12.5 percent from 2013 at $360 per acre.

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Average cash rent for irrigated cropland in New Mexico was $150.00 per acre in 2014, $5.00 more than the previous year. Average cash rent for non-irrigated cropland in New Mexico was $17.00 per acre in 2014, down $2.00 from the previous year. Cash rent for pasture in 2014 averaged $3.00, up from $2.80 in 2013.

Utah The 2014 Utah average farmland real estate value, a measurement of the value of all land and buildings on farms, was $2,030 per acre. This is an increase of 6.8 percent from 2013, and 12.8 percent from 2012. The average value of cropland was $3,260, up 0.9 percent from 2013. The average value of irrigated cropland was $5,250, up 1.0 percent from the previous year, and the average value of non-irrigated cropland was $1,120, up 1.8 percent from the previous year. Pasture values were up 10.5 percent from 2013 at $1,050 per acre.

Average cash rent for irrigated cropland in Utah was $91.00 per acre in 2014, $9.00 more than the previous year. Average cash rent for non-irrigated cropland in Utah was $25.00 per acre in 2014, up $4.00 from the previous year. Cash rent for pasture in 2014 averaged $5.00, down from $6.00 in 2013.

Wyoming The 2014 Wyoming average farmland real estate value, a measurement of the value of all land and buildings on farms, was $630 per acre. This is an increase of 5.0 percent from 2013, and 6.8 percent from 2012. The average value of cropland was $1,370, up 0.7 percent from 2013. The average value of irrigated cropland was $2,190, up 2.3 percent from the previous year. The average value of non-irrigated cropland was estimated at $780 for 2014. Pasture values were up 4.3 percent from 2013 at $490 per acre.

Average cash rent for irrigated cropland in Wyoming was $91.00 per acre in 2014, $2.00 more than the previous year.

Average cash rent for non-irrigated cropland in Wyoming was $14.00 per acre in 2014, unchanged from the previous year. Cash rent for pasture in 2014 averaged $5.00, up from $4.50 in 2013.

United States The United States farm real estate value, a measurement of the value of all land and buildings on farms, averaged $2,950 per acre for 2014, up 8.1 percent from 2013 values. Regional changes in the average value of farm real estate ranged from a 16.3 percent increase in the Northern Plains region to 1.1 percent increase in the Southeast region. The highest farm real estate values were in the Corn Belt region at $6,370 per acre. The Mountain region had the lowest farm real estate value at $1,070 per acre.

The United States cropland value increased by $290 per acre (7.6 percent) to $4,100 per acre from the previous year.

In the Northern Plains region, the average cropland value increased 13.6 from the previous year. However, in the Mountain region, cropland values decreased by 5.1 percent.

The United States pasture value increased to $1,300 per acre, or 11.1 percent above 2013. The Southeast region had the smallest percentage increase in pasture value, 0.5 percent above 2013. The Northern Plains had the highest increase at 26.5 percent.

Average cash rent for irrigated cropland in the United States was $208.00 per acre in 2014, $6.00 more than the previous year. Average cash rent for non-irrigated cropland in the United States was $130.00 per acre in 2014, up $5.00 from the previous year. Cash rent for pasture in 2014 averaged $12.00, unchanged from 2013.

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Say you saw it in the Trader’s Dispatch TRACTORS John Deere 9630T powershift, Green Star readym radar, 3 point, 23 front weights, 32 track side weights, 12 front track ring weights, 4 remotes, quick hitch, 4761 hours... ......................................................................... $199,000 John Deere 9520T 36” tracks, 3 point, powershift, 4 remotes, quick hitch, 20 front weights, 64 track side weights, JD Starfire monitor & receiver, 7586 hours....... ......................................................................... $109,000

COMBINES

Forrest McEwen had a steady eye on the judge throughout the steer show, which paid off with the second place senior showman rosette. McEwen later sold his steer to Hawks Angus of Galata, Montana. Photo by Kari Lewis.

##### Nothing contributes so much to tranquilize the mind as a steady purpose -- a point on which the soul may fix its intellectual eye. -- Mary Shelley ##### Do you realize if it weren’t for Edison we’d be watching TV by candlelight? - Al Boliska

##### As a young bride, Janie was determined to learn how to cook to impress her new husband. For her first meal, she decided to prepare a fruit salad. The recipe said to serve it without dressing. So she did–and boy was her husband surprised when he brought one of his friends home for dinner!

John Deere 9760 STS Command Center monitor, grain loss monitor, yield and moisture monitor, auto speed reel, long auger, chopper, rock trap, shedded with 630R header, 1914 engine hours, 1444 rotor hours................. .............................................................Coming In Soon 2007 John Deere 630R header, auger, pickup reel............ ........................................................................... $18,000 2010 New Holland CR9060 IVECO engine, chopper, 648 engine hours, 491 rotor hours.......................... $151,000 New Holland CR970 twin rotor, yield and moisture monitor, reverser, lateral feeder tilt, bin extension chopper with New Holland 94C header, 36-ft. draper, dual knives, 1527 engine hours, 1133 rotor hours............... $134,900 Gleaner R62 30.5x32 80%, rears 70%, Cummins turbo engine, feeder reverser, 24-ft. auger header, 3170 hours... ........................................................................... $29,000 Case IH 2388 long auger, 25-ft. 1010 header, 30.5x32, spreader, 1610 separator hours....................... $104,000 1996 Case IH 2188 2710 hours. Just through shop............ ........................................................................... $49,000

EAGLE EQUIPMENT Bill Smith, Broker

St. Anthony, ID Belgrade, MT 208-558-7015 406-388-8171 Mobile ph. 208-351-7177 FAX 406-388-8119 e-mail: eagleequip@myidahomail.com

1-800-214-4654 or LOCAL AREA 406-265-6387

2005 Perbilt 379 extended hood, 70” sleeper, C15 Cat, 550 hp, 18 speed, engine history, aluminum wheels, 11-22.5 tires.......$50,000

1998 Peterbilt 379 extended hood, 3406E Cat, 500 hp, 10 speed, 6 aluminum wheels, 63” flat top sleeper.................................$28,000

1995 Peterbilt 330 3126 Cat, 9 speed, single axle, with reefer box, side door........$14,500 Otis forklift, Cummins 4BT, 4 speed, fork extensions................................... 10,000

1980 Ford Service/Fuel Truck, 429 gas, 5 speed and 2 speed rearend, fuel tanks, PTO driven fuel pump, air compressor with Honda motor, air operated lube pump. Sell complete or parts.

New 2015 Maurer 40-ft. hopper, 11-24.5 tires, spring suspension...........................$28,500 2009 Wilson 40-ft. hopper, air ride, ag hopper, electric tarp.

2012 Wilson hopper, 50-ft. x 72”, ag hopper, tri axle, air ride, rear axle lift, 11-22.5 tires.

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... .........................................................$20,000

2- 28-ft. dry van trailers, with or without lift gate, roll up door. Each................................$3850 2002 Doonan 48-ft.x102” step deck, all steel closed tandem on air, 17.5 tires, aluminum wheels.............................................$17,500 2015 Maurer stepdeck with beavertail, 53-ft. spread axle, steel wheels.

Storage Trailers for rent by day, week or month 28-ft. to 53-ft. van trailers for storage 28-ft. and 53-ft. reefer trailers

New Watson Chalin steerable lift axle with fabricated axle. Includes air kit...$4600 New Watson Chalin steerable lift axle suspension. Includes air kit.....$2600

Truck Defender Aluminum Bumpers

Case 420 skid steer, enclosed cab, 2 speed drive, 590 hours...............................$22,500

Peterbilt 386. Each.....................................$2250 Peterbilt 379. Each.....................................$2500

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2015 Wilson hopper doubles, 50-ft. lead, 20-ft. pup, 72” sides, air ride, ag hopper, electric tarps, all aluminum wheels, 11-24.5 tires..... ........................................................$95,000 1997 Western hopper doubles, 29-ft. + 25-ft. x102”, all aluminum wheels, air ride............. ........................................................$35,000 1995 Western hopper, R-TAC doubles, air ride lead, spring ride pup, extendable tongue..... ........................................................$26,500 1974 Titan 21-ft. hopper pup trailer......$10,000 1972 Fruehauf 21-ft. hopper pup............$9000 Hydraulic Wet Kit to run end dump trailer with new air shift PTO and pump, new tank and console in cab..........$1550 Similar savings on other applications

New Aluminum Hub Pilot Wheels

22.5.................................................... $235 24.5.................................................... $250

Vaughn Truck Sales

2100 Highway 2 East • Havre, Montana Evenings & Weekends Call Chuck @ 265-6387 or Jim @ 265-6367

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The deadline for advertising in the October issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be October 3. Phone (406) 279-3291.

SCRAPER, BOX BLADE AND TRACTOR FOR SALE Crown 600 6-yard scraper. Can be pulled with loader tractor.................................$5000 obo Broce 12-ft. heavy duty box blade with hydraulic up/down and tilt..........................$2500 obo Fordson 9N tractor. Nice................................................................................................ $2000 Photos can be e-mailed.

Phone (406) 893-4417, or 783-7774, Scobey, Montana

COMBINE & HEADER FOR SALE

2011 Case IH 7120 combine, lateral tilt, rock trap, auger extension, chopper, Pro 600, guidance ready, 374 rotor hours.

2010 MacDon FD70 35-ft. flex header, cross auger, fore/aft, tilt, auto header height, full poly.

$278,000

Phone (406) 292-3653, Chester, Montana

Best Quality & Price in Montana Laurel Napa Auto Parts • 11 4th Ave • Laurel, MT

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

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

$3,950

20FT SKID STEER TRAILER

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

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

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

9,350 9,950

$

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

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

3 Compartments $ - Sliding Gates 6’x8”x24

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

5,450

Bovine temperament: A feedlot focus

By Katie Allen, Kansas State University As a new load of weaned calves enters the feedlot, workers prepare to process the calves upon arrival. Processing would likely include vaccinating these calves to prevent respiratory disease and treating them for parasites, among other regular processing procedures. Many handlers would acknowledge that the calves with more docile, or calm, temperaments are much easier and safer to process.

Cattle producers of all types—from the cow-calf, stocker and feedlot sectors—historically have selected for and preferred to manage calmer animals not only because they are safer for handlers to be around, but they also seem to gain weight faster and have fewer health issues.

Recent research involving many universities, including Kansas State, examined the genetics of bovine temperament and how it relates to two important aspects of production: immune function, specifically animals’ susceptibility to bovine respiratory disease (BRD), and carcass merit. It found, as previous research has also indicated, that temperament is a moderately heritable trait producers can select for in their herds.

Bob Weaber, beef breeding and genetics specialist for K-State Research and Extension and one of the researchers on the project, said this study showed that animals with a more favorable temperament gained better on feed compared to more excitable animals. Because of this, they were overall more mature at harvest and seemed to have carcass fat, which is desirable to an extent for better quality grades.

But, at extreme levels, the extra fat is undesirable for both quality and yield grades.

Temperament and its relation to the disease component of the study was a little harder for the researchers to separate, he said, and yielded some somewhat surprising findings.

About the study Weaber worked with many other researchers on the project that was led by Mark Enns, professor of animal sciences at Colorado State University. They collected data in 2007 and 2008 as part of a large study to look at the genetics of feedlot cattle health.

“It was an involved project in that it took a lot of human hands to pull off,” Weaber said. “We processed data on more than 2,500 head of steers fed in southeast Colorado during those two years.”

It took the researchers about five days to process the cattle upon arrival at the feedlot, he said. Ultrasound information helped the researchers determine the animals’ body composition, both when they were placed on feed and at subsequent processing about 80 days into the feeding period. The researchers also collected temperament data at these times and monitored the animals closely for disease, specifically BRD, at all times.

The researchers measured temperament in two ways: chute score and exit velocity. The chute score scale defined by the Beef Improvement Federation ranges from 1 to 6, where calmer animals are at the lower end and most aggravated cattle, the ones Weaber said “test every weld on the squeeze chute,” are at the higher end.

“In this case, most of the animals scored 2, 3 and 4, which is typical of beef cattle categorization in the United States,” he said.

Exit velocity was calculated based on the time it took an animal to cover a defined distance of 6 feet, after it was released from the chute.

Additionally, a blood sample from each animal was taken during processing to examine concentrations of cortisol and interleukin-8 (IL-8). High levels of cortisol indicate stress in cattle, while high levels of IL-8 show a more active or functional immune system, Weaber said.

Health component’s surprising results At first thought, producers might desire low levels of cortisol and high levels of IL-8 in their cattle, Weaber said, as these cattle would likely be calmer and have stronger immune responses. However, this study found that concentrations of IL-8 had a positive relationship with animals classified with BRD, while concentrations of cortisol had a strong negative genetic relationship with BRD—an interesting and unexpected finding of this study.

Weaber said he understands this finding to mean that a strong immune response could cost an animal a lot of energy.

Animals with strong immune responses, and higher levels of IL-8, might generate fevers and have other negative responses that could affect performance.

“Animals that get sick, manage the disease in a more CONTINUED ON PAGE B29

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moderate way and tolerate the infection, versus have a large immune response, actually perform better,” Weaber said.

“These animals don’t spend as much energy fighting the disease. They do it sufficiently, obviously, and survive the incidence of BRD.” The results of this particular project helped stem a larger U.S. Department of Agriculture project examining the genetics and genomics associated with BRD, he said. In this study, researchers are doing a series of inoculations on animals to make sure each one is exposed to BRD disease pathogens and then monitoring how they respond to it.

Another surprising finding of the research that challenged interpretation, Weaber said, was the second chute score observation on the animals that occurred 80 days into the feeding period, as it related to BRD incidence. The researchers found that animals of higher chute score, the ones with less desirable temperament, had a substantially lower incidence of BRD. Observational data from past studies, he said, has shown that animals respond differently to handling over time. Some animals acclimate to human handling when they have positive experiences and become easier to handle.

“I wonder if the animals that had BRD early in the feeding period, which is when most of them did, were handled more and had lower chute scores the second time around,” he said. “That might create that inverse relationship we observed in the data.”

Carcass merit somewhat expected The researchers found that animals with genetics to be more temperamental, based on chute scores, typically had genetic merit for slightly heavier carcass weights, slightly larger ribeye areas, numerically lower, more favorable yield grades, but slightly worse marbling scores compared to calmer cattle. Those were all relatively weak relationships though, Weaber said.

Stronger relationships, he said, existed between carcass merit and concentrations of cortisol and IL-8 in the blood.

These results were somewhat different than the relationships observed between carcass merit and temperament scores.

“We found animals that had genetic merit for elevated cortisol upon arrival at the feedyard were associated with genetic merit for lighter carcass weights at the end of the feeding period—an indicator they weren’t expected to perform quite as well,” Weaber said. “They also were genetically associated with slightly lower marbling scores and smaller ribeye areas.”

IL-8 concentration from a genetics standpoint, he said, was positively associated with hot carcass weight and marbling score, meaning those cattle with higher immune response had the genetic potential to be heavier and fatter. IL-8 concentration did not have a relationship with ribeye area and had a slight positive genetic association with yield grade, meaning it related to less desirable, higher yield grades.

“All of this suggests that more excitable cattle will weigh and gain less throughout the finishing phase than their calmer peers,” Weaber said.

Information you can use Weaber recommends that cattle producers practice lowstress animal handling through Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training. Being gentle and moving animals slowly pays dividends both in the learned behavior of the animals and the subsequent elevation levels of cortisol and stressors that impact an animal’s immune function.

“The more things we can do right in handling of cattle above and beyond what their genetic predisposition may be certainly helps,” he said. ##### To say my dad was a litttle obsessed with the TV show MASH is putting it mildly. He let my brother have a pet ferret on the grounds that he would name it Frank, and he began drinking martinis instead of beer. However, when he showed up at the dinner table wearing nothing but a red robe and cowboy hat, my mom flipped out. “You can call yourself Hawkeye and yell ‘incoming’ whenever my mother comes to visit, but this is ridiculous. Now go put on some pant!”

So of course, he went and put on fatigues. ##### Coming out of a doctor’s appointment, an 89-year-old man brags to his friend, “This report here says I have the heart of a 68-year-old.”

Amazed, his friend asks him, “How do you manage to do it?”

“I hold the report upside-down.”

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New Sitrex 3-wheel rakes IN STOCK

$1100

CONSIGNED

Massey-Ferguson 510 combine with Perkins diesel........................ CALL Disc 9-ft. pull-type, needs work... CALL Kuker 3-pt. sprayer with booms and hand gun, 150 gallon tank.....$1000 Fimco 150 gallon 3 point sprayer with booms, handgun. Like new.... CALL We now have

WALLENSTEIN

wood splitters, chippers and log grapples available.

MISCELLANEOUS ATTACHMENTS

TRACTORS & ATTACHMENTS

John Deere 2640 2WD, 3 point, PTO.... ...............................................$8750 International 200........................$3500 International M with Farmhand loader, PTO pump, runs good............$2500 Front Dozer Blade with manual adjust.

Fits various models................$2500 Heavy duty brush & log grapple with skid steer quick attach...................$2250 Wagner loader for Ford 8N, 9N, and NAA. Complete with front pump & mounts...................................$1500 Farmhand F10 loader with grapple fork......................................... CALL Dearborn loader for Ford 8N.........$750 White Cab to fit Oliver 55 Series tractor............................ MAKE OFFER

SPECIAL This one’s gotta go!!

New Bale King 5100

New Eagle 7-ft. 3 point rear blade.$675 New Eagle 8-ft. 3 point rear blade.$725 New Front Mount QA bale spears for skid steer loader mount......... CALL

NEW Eagle box scrapers New Eagle 560HD..................... $625 New Eagle 566HD..................... $699 New Eagle 672HD..................... $729 New Eagle 784 HD.................... $779

Good Selection Of Spike Tooth Harrow Starting At $150.00

MISCELLANEOUS

General 3-point, 110 gallon sprayer with 20-ft. booms, hand gun, PTO pump. ...............................................$1500 Hesston BP10 bale processor....$1750 2 horse bumper pull trailer.............$750 Bush Hog 3 point, 12-ft. plow.....$1650 BEN-SER SE63 63” snow blower with frame. Runs off rear PTO, fits 40-60 hp tractor................................$2500

IN STOCK DS4510H - CK35HST

NEW Tebben Rotary Mowers

6-ft................................................$1440 5-ft......$1250 4-ft......$1175 RH discharge. List $22.500 One Only.............................$19,995

NEW SPEECO POST HOLE AUGERS IN STOCK Standard Duty and Heavy Duty - 9” and 12” Augers SITREX RAKES

USED HAYING

International Balance Head sickle mower....................................$1000 Ford 515 7-ft. sickle mower..........$1250 International 24 sickle mower............... .................................................$450 Hesston 30A stacker.... MAKE OFFER Bucket mount bale spear...............$400

PARTS UNITS

Case IH 1594 2WD with 3 point and PTO, no rear tires...... FOR PARTS Ford 3000 3 cylinder diesel, Select-oSpeed, good tires...PARTING OUT Oliver 1755, 77 & 1855.. FOR PARTS

Helfert’s Helena Farm Supply Phone (406) 227-6821

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East Helena, Montana

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THE NEW 2014 GRIZZLY 700 FI EPS.

In the real world, conquering the most remote terrain means bagging the biggest prize. That’s why you need the new Yamaha Grizzly 700 FI Auto. 4X4 EPS. It not only provides a rock-solid, smooth, comfortable ride. It’s fully loaded: three-position On-Command® 4WD, exclusive Ultramatic® transmission with all-wheel engine breaking, improved EPS for even lighter steering and more – making it #1 in off-road capability. Yamaha Grizzly ATVs. Real World Tough.

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PURE BLISS CYCLE, INC.

Pure Bliss Cycle, Inc. 609 S MAIN ST CONRAD MT, 594252530 406-278-7583

609 So. Main St.,

Conrad, Montana

Phone 406-278-7583 ™

Shown with optional accessories. ATVs shown are recommended for use only by riders age 16 years and older. Yamaha recommends that all ATV riders take an approved training course. For safety and training information, see your dealer or call the ATV Safety Institute at 1-800-887-2887. ATVs can be hazardous to operate. For your safety: Always avoid paved surfaces. Never ride on public roads. Always wear a helmet, eye protection and protective clothing; never carry passengers; never engage in stunt riding; riding and alcohol/drugs don’t mix; avoid excessive speed; and be particularly careful on difficult terrain. Specifications subject to change without notice. ©2013 Yamaha Motor Corporation. U.S.A. All rights reserved. • yamaha-motor.com

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Prairie Fare: Naturally blue foods have antioxidant power

TRUCK & TRAILER FOR SALE 1990 Peterbilt 379 semi, Cummins 400, air brakes, hoist, 15 speed, tires 90%, in-frame overhaul 15,000 miles ago, new injectors, 900,000+ miles, runs great. Rebuilt title........... ............................................................ $26,500 1994 Trail Eze tilt top trailer, 24-ft, tandem duals, air brakes, tires 50%, 40,000# GVW........$8500

Phone (406) 682-4163, Ennis, Montana BACKHOES

Case 590K 4x4 with thumb and extend-a-hoe. Good older hoe........................................................................ $19,000

CRAWLERS

3-1973 Cat D6C 3306 Cat engine, salt tracks, winch, angle blade, 90% undercarriage, all have winches. Excellent..Call 1978 Cat D5B crawler/dozer with grapple, hydraulic tilt.......... .............................................................................. $17,500 John Deere 550H............................................................ Call

EXCAVATORS

Cat 518 skidder with winch and grapple, good tires, chains.... .............................................................................. $19,000

John Deere 540B skidgen, modified skidder with 8-ft. blade, 518 gallon water tank (baffled), high pressure pump, lots of additional hardware, hose, tools and miscellaneous....... ............................................................................... $21,000

Cat 304CR with cab, air conditioning, blade, long arm, 2900 hour....................................................................... $30,900 Link Belt 2650CLL with 2 buckets, coupler, hydraulic thumb.. .............................................................................. $29,500 John Deere 200LC with cab, heat, 42” bucket, long arm, good undercarriage.............................................................. Call John Deere 160LC with hydraulic quick coupler, thumb, bucket, 5500 hours.................................................................. Call 2005 John Deere 120C excavator, thumb, hydraulic quick change, air, heat, 7800 hours..................................... Call Hitachi EX160.................................................................. Call John Deere 35 ZTS......................................................... Call John Deere 200LC with bucket, Q/C, optimal thumb....... Call 2002 Komatsu PC138 with blade, hydraulic thumb, 6900 hours........................................................................... Call Komatsu PC200-5........................................................... Call Samsung SE130LC-2 runs and loads logs.................. $8000

FORESTRY

2005 Case 621D with quick change 3rd valve, new rubber..... .............................................................................. $57,500 3-John Deere 540B skidder, 18.4 tires, 45% front and 65% rear. Each.............................................................. $15,500

FORKLIFTS & BOOMS

Cat 930H wheel loader, quick change, air, new tires, EROPS, auto shift, heater, ride control, 3rd valve, well maintained, very good loader, work ready................................ $89,000

Cat TH83 lumber carriage, outriggers, carriage tilt, heat, enclosed cab, mass tilt......................................... $34,000 JLG 40H lift boom.......................................................... $7500 JLG 400S lift boom........................................................... Call JLG Lull 644 telescopic forklift, forks with lateral tilt, low hours..................................................................... $12,000 Terex 842 telehandler, 3300 hours, nice.................... $31,000 Zoom Boom 8040-44 telescopic forklift..................... $19,000

GRADERS

1971 Cat 12G 14-ft. moldboard, good tires, engine does not run......................................................................... $34,000 1979 Cat 130G 12-ft. moldboard with 1-ft. extension, for a total of 14 foot moldboard, Balderson front blade, blade accumulators, 14x24 rubber 80%, does not include chains, $18,000 work order on engine. Front lift group by Balderson, rear ripper availabe for extra cost......................... $37,500 Cat 12E good older grader............................................ $9900 Cat 416B 4x4, cab, extend-a-hoe............................... $26,900

TRUCKS

1979 GMC Brigadier dump truck.................................. $8900 International antique collectible truck, very sound repairable body, V-8 engine (does not run)............................... $1250 International flatbed truck with Cummins 335, jake brakes, clean cab and very good single sleeper, flatbed with 8-ft. air cylinder controlled ramp, 8-ft. wide, 18-ft. long with 5-ft. beavertail, aluminum wheels, 11R24.5 good rubber.$9500 White water truck, runs good, 350 Cummins, 5/4 transmission, jake brake, aluminum tank, PTO driven water pump...$8500

ATTACHMENTS:

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

NEW AND USED PARTS

LOADERS

Cat 966C wheel loader, new batts, 3rd valve, good bucket, runs very good............................................................... $25,000 Cat 930H quick changes, air conditioning, new tires. Very good....................................................................... $89,000 2004 Case 621D wheel loader, quick change, third valve, 90% rubber, 6000 hours................................................... CALL 1987 International 550 with 9.5-yd. roll out bucket, Inline Cummins (runs excellent), good tires................... $28,500 John Deere 544E 3rd valve, good tires, Q/C................... Call

MISCELLANEOUS

Cat 232B skidsteer, cab, heat, very good.................. $17,900 1973 Pettibone MK30 rough terrain crane, 60-ft. reach, 30,000# capacity.................................................. $19,900 Raygo 84” drum roller, Detroit engine.............................. Call

TRACTORS

John Deere 4010.......................................................... $9750

TRAILERS

1980 Arnes lowboy 28-ft. bed, 9-ft. wide.................... $11,000

Reddig Equipment and Repair 406-755-7595 • 888-592-5880 • 2866 Highway 2 East • Kalispell, MT

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By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension Service While my son was in elementary school, he became enamored with blue foods. Whenever blue was an option for snow cones or other treats, he chose the food with his favorite color. He especially liked a popular type of cereal available when he was young. It colored the milk blue.

I think he enjoyed getting a blue tongue and lips to show me, especially when I wasn’t expecting it.

Blue foods in nature are a rarity. My son’s favorite treats were not naturally blue foods. They were colored by a mixture of purple and blue artificial dyes.

Artificial colorants are safe food additives, but they do not provide the health benefits linked with naturally occurring pigments. According to researchers, adding more naturally vibrant foods to your diet is good for your health.

Blueberries in particular are linked with health benefits.

According to a U.S Department of Agriculture study of more than 40 fruits and vegetables, blueberries ranked high in antioxidant activity. A 1/2-cup serving of blueberries had as much “antioxidant power” as five servings of other fruits and vegetables.

Antioxidants help neutralize the damaging effects of “free radicals,” which are substances that damage DNA and cell membranes. The damage caused by free radicals is linked with cancer, heart disease and the aging process.

Scientists extracted the protective chemicals from blueberries, strawberries and spinach. They fed aging rats a diet rich in one of the extracts. The rats fed blueberry extract came out on top in tests of balance and coordination.

Blueberry and strawberry extracts were associated with protection against age-related changes in the brain. Rats fed any of the extracts performed better in memory-associated tasks than the rats that didn’t consume the extract.

If you have a test to take, however, don’t expect that eating blueberries will have an immediate effect.

Do you want to learn more about nutrition and your brain?

See http://www.ndsu.edu/boomers for additional blueberry recipes and brain information. Click the Facebook link to get more information directly and check out the Pinterest page.

Other research has linked blueberries and other antioxidant-rich foods with protection against heart disease and stroke. Blueberries also may provide protection from urinary tract infection.

Although blueberries have gotten a lot of publicity, all fruits and vegetables provide ample nutrition. Research continues to grow regarding the health benefits of eating at least 4 1/2 cups of fruits and vegetables daily. Enjoy the benefits of colorful produce, and fill half of your plate with a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables.

Try more blue-purple foods such as blueberries, blackberries, purple cabbage and blue potatoes. All of these contain the antioxidant anthocyanin.

Experiment a little. Make a frosty berry smoothie by blending 1/2 cup of yogurt, 1/2 cup of orange juice and a 1/2 cup of frozen berries. Top frozen yogurt with berries.

Have some blueberries on your oatmeal or other whole-grain cereal.

This tasty snack comes from the North American Blueberry Council.

Blueberry Granola Bars 1/2 c. honey 1/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar 3 Tbsp. canola oil 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 1/2 c. quick-cooking oats 2 c. fresh blueberries Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9- by 9-inch square baking pan. In a medium saucepan, combine honey, brown sugar, oil and cinnamon. Bring to a boil and boil for two minutes; do not stir. In a large mixing bowl, combine oats and blueberries. Stir in honey mixture until thoroughly blended. Spread into prepared pan, gently pressing mixture flat. Bake until lightly browned, about 40 minutes. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Cut into 1 1/2- by 3-inch bars.

Makes 18 bars. Each bar contains 95 calories, 3 grams (g) of fat, 16 g of carbohydrate and 1 g of protein.

Trader’s Dispatch, September 2014 — Page B31

WE HAVE NEW CASE IH EQUIPMENT ON OUR LOT USED MISCELLANEOUS

USED TRACTORS

2013 Case IH Magnum 235 with L795 loader, luxury cab, 414 hours....................................................................... $193,900

USED 4WD TRACTORS

2011 Case IH Puma 180 with L770 loader, 2735 hours.............. . ................................................................................ $113,000 2011 Case IH Farmall 95 with L730 loader, MFD, 540/1000 PTO, ROPS........................................................................ $48,000 Case 1486 dual PTO, 2 remotes.................................... $17,500 1976 International 464 with IH loader, 45 hp.................... $6500

USED COMBINES & HEADER

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

Case IH 8120 538 rotor hours, 600 monitor, 900/60R32 drive, yield/moisture, chopper, HID stadium lighting......... $270,000 2-2013 Case IH 7230 long auger, Nav II, 372 antenna, yield/ moisture.................................................................. $343,000 2012 Case IH 7230 luxury cab, rock trap, long auger, chopper, power mirrors, HID lighting, yield/moisture logging..$307,000

2-2011 Case IH 550 Quad Trac, low hours, one with PTO, loaded........................................................................JUST IN Case 2870 4wd, 5454 hours............. Mechanics Special $4995

USED DRILLS

Come In and Make Us An Offer

Brent Avalanche 1084 1000 bushel grain cart, 520/85R38 duals, roll tarp....................................................................... $39,995 Brandt 20” drive over conveyor grain deck..................... $12,900 Brandt 20” drive over grain deck.................................... $12,000 Brandt 15”x80-ft., conveyor, end drive PTO kit.............. $18,500 Alloway 10”x70-ft. swing auger, hanger bearings, 540 PTO....... . ..................................................................................... $6500

Are you in the market for a used combine?

Come see us at Border Plains Equipment today!!

USED SKID STEERS

2011 Case IH 7120 luxury cab, rock trap, long auger, chopper, HID lighting, yield/moisture logging......................... $282,000 2011 Case IH 7120 600 rotor hours, luxury cab, 900/60R32 R1 drive, rock trap, chopper, yield/moisture, 600 monitor............ . ................................................................................ $272,000 2011 Case IH 7120 586 rotor hours, rock trap, long unload auger, chopper, monitor, yield/moisture............................. $262,000 2009 Case IH 7120 Pro 600 monitor, chopper, long auger, 780 hours........................................................................ $235,000 Case IH 7010 1944 engine hours, 1425 rotor hours, deluxe cab, yield/moisture logging, chopper, self leveling sieves..$186,000 2005 Case IH 2388 with MacDon 962 draper header, nice condition....................................................................... COMING IN 1993 Case IH 1688 2474 hours...................................... $38,000 Case IH 1020 flex header with regular reel and Crary air reel, transport trailer.......................................................... $16,000

3-2013 Case IH 8230’s

2013 Amity SD50 no-till disc drill, DS3350 stainless tow behind cart, variable rate, 4 wheel Pattison 2500 gallon liquid tank with dual piston John Blue pump, mid row, set up for liquid... ................................................................................ $220,000 2013 Seedmaster 70-ft. drill, double loop sensors, grain monitor, outer wing casters, tow behind Nova XP820 cart, rear 40 bushel mounted tank, rear hitch, duals, 10 zone auto zone, load cells, variable rate with Raven Viper Pro remote monitor, hydraulic conveyor, tire in tire packers, auto adjust force sensors..................................................................................Call Ezee-On 7550 48-ft. 10” spacing, single shoot with stealth points, Case IH 445S3 skid steer, cab with air and heat, air ride seat, hi-flow, radio, 500 hours............................................ $34,000 variable rate, 3000 cart, 12,000 acres....................... $56,000

USED HAYING

small grains, long auger, large screen, leather, HID lighting, power mirrors, auto guidance, trailer hitch, 285 separator hours. Each.................$364,525

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

USED SPRAYERS

2-2013 Case IH Patriot 4430 120-ft. self propelled sprayers, loaded up!! 350-450 total hours.....................JUST TRADED New Holland SF115 suspended boom, 90-ft. booms with screens, 1500 gallon tank........................................................ $38,000

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Brandt 1020 grain cart Brandt 8”x40 grain auger

AFTER HOURS SALES: Pete Pederson 406-263-7140

SERVICE: Nancy 406-263-9347

PARTS: Larry Legare 406-263-2641

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Home canning of fruit

Laura washes her horse, Salty, getting it ready for the showmanship competition at the Yellowstone County fair in Billings, Montana. Photo courtesy of Janel Keenan.

Reggie Nelson with her Reserve Champion Beef at the Wibaux County Fair.

PREOWNED RV SALE PRICED AT $3995

1984 Prowler 20-ft. Travel Trailer PRICED AT $13,900

2004 Prowler 250RKS Travel Trailer

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By James Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension, Minnesota The best way to enjoy the garden bounty is eating the fruit freshly picked. A close second, however, is to enjoy the taste of summer long after the garden has been put to bed. In order to maintain a safe wholesome product that will keep until it can be used requires attention to a few details.

Selecting equipment, preparing fruit, processing, and understanding the spoiling facts are important to know before canning. Other important things to know are to never use overripe fruit or open kettle canning methods, never use an oven (electric, gas, or microwave), always follow up to date canning instructions step by step, and check your jars for seals within 24 hours after canning.

Equipment: Water bath canners or any metal container can be used as long as it is deep enough and has a tight fitting cover. Make sure to have wire or wooden racks as well so that the jars are not touching each other or the edge of the container. The container should be four to five inches taller than the jars to allow enough water to cover the jars. When using pint jars the container should be at least ten inches deep, but for quart jars the container needs to be at least 12 inches deep.

A deep pressure canner can also be used as a water bath canner but do not seal the lid when you cover the canner.

Leave the petcock open too so that steam can escape and pressure does not build up.

Mason jars are recommended for at home canning because they do not break easily. If the lids do not fit perfectly on the jar sealing can be hard and there can be problems. Discard any jars or lids that have cracks, rust, dents, or chips. Wash all jars and lids before use. If you have trouble removing hard water films or scales soak in a cup of vinegar for every one gallon of water. Keep the jars warm until ready to fill and seal. When using a two part lid, the lid can only be used once, however, the screw bands can be used multiple times.

Preparing fruit: Choose fruit that is firm and fresh from the garden because the sooner the fruit is canned, the better. Sort your fruit according to size and ripeness for even cooking. Handle your fruit with care and be sure to wash all fruit thoroughly before canning. If you soak your fruit it may lose its flavor and nutrients. When some fruits are cut or peeled they become darker in color. Some ways to reduce darker coloring are the use of ascorbic acid solutions or citric acid and lemon juice solutions, which can be found in any grocery store. Always drain your fruit from the solution before canning.

A way to make your fruit hold color and shape is to add sugar. All methods of preparing fruit for canning are the same whether or not sugar is added to the mixture. Some things you can add to your fruit jars are sugar syrup, extracted juice, sugar mixed directly with fruit, sweeteners, and artificial sweeteners.

Processing: In a hot water bath, place filled and capped jars on a rack in the boiling water bath canner or deep kettle that has been half filled with hot (140 degrees F) water or very hot (170 degrees F) water. When the canner is full add boiling hot water to the container to cover at least an inch or two above the jars without pouring the water directly on the glass jars.

Turn the heat on high until water is boiling vigorously, cover the container with a lid, turn down the heat to the recommended level, and maintain that temperature until time is up. When times up turn the heat off and remove the jars. Put the jars on a rack, dry towel, or newspaper. Allow to cool for 12 to 24 hours before checking the seal. Store the jars in a cool, dark, dry place. With these conditions the canned fruit should be good for up to a year.

Spoilage: Do not taste or use food that shows any sign of spoilage!

Look closely at every jar before opening or using them. A protruding or swollen lid or dripping jar is a sign of spoilage. Look for other signs such as spraying liquid, a bad odor, or mold after opening a jar. Throw away all spoiled canned foods where it cannot be eaten by people, pets, or other animals.

This information was provided by Katie Klar, UM Extension Summer Intern. For more information, contact us at 800-450-2465, stordahl@umn.edu or klarx011@crk.umn. edu Source: Colorado State University Extension ##### Signs you come from a large family • The photo of your bridal party is a panorama.

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Combines & Attachments

John Deere S680 540 hp, 400 bushels..... ........................................Coming In (H) John Deere S670 425 hp, 300 bu, 337/285 hours. Tag #29226............ $275,000 (G) John Deere S670 425 hp, 300 bu, 337/285 hours. Tag #29227............ $275,000 (G) John Deere S670 425 hp, 300 bushel, 120 hours. Tag #27153............ $325,000 (G) John Deere S670 425 hp, 300 bushel, 120 hours. Tag #27152............ $325,000 (G) John Deere 9750STS, 2100/1600 hours, chopper. Tag #29729........ $105,000 (H) John Deere 9650 STS 275 hp, 240 bushels, 2930 hours. Tag #26303... $112,000 (H) John Deere 9610 275 hp, 240 bushels, 3790 hours. Tag #27456..... $52,000 (H) John Deere 9610 275 hp, chppr, 930 head, 3795/2675 hr. Tag#29745... $62,500 (H) John Deere 9600 250 hp, 240 bushels. Tag #29672................................ $34,000 (H) John Deere 8820 230 head with bat reel.

Tag #29534..........................$18,500 (L) John Deere 7720 145 hp, 2250 hours, 224 head. Tag #26708................ $11,500 (L)

Case IH 6088 305 hp, 300 bu, 1130 eng hrs, 898 sep hrs. Tag #27905.. $215,000 (B) Case IH 7120 360 hp, 315 bu, 497 eng hrs, 393 sep hrs. Tag #27907.. $190,000 (B) Case IH 7120 360 hp, 315 bushels, 4 speed hydro, chopper. Tag #29478.................. .......................................... $190,000 (H) Case IH 8120 420 hp, 350 bushel, 1153 hours. Tag #27046............ $185,000 (H) Case IH 8120 420 hp, 350 bushel, 1265 hours Tag #27680............. $185,000 (H) Case IH 2388 280 hp, 210 bu, 2089/1550 hours. Tag #29747.............. $89,500 (H) Case IH 2188 260 hp, 210 bu, 4541/3407 hours. Tag #26932.............. $36,000 (H) Case IH 1680 225 hp, 210 bushels, spreader, singles. Tag #29409....... $24,500 (G) Case IH 1680......................Coming in (H) Case IH 1680 275 hp, 210 bu, chopper, 3447 hours. Tag #24823..... $22,500 (H) Case IH 1680 210 bushel, 225 hp. Tag #23508................................$19,500 (G)

Lots of combine platforms in stock.

Sprayers

John Deere 4940 750 hours, ETA Feb. 2015............................... Coming in (G) John Deere 4940 300 hours, ETA March 2015............................... Coming in (G) John Deere 4940 700 hours, ETA March 2015............................... Coming in (G) John Deere 4930 120-ft., 20” spacing, 1700 hours. Tag #28460............. $195,000 (G) John Deere 4830 100-ft., 20”, 1000 gal, ETA March 2015. Tag #29405... $270,000 (G) John Deere 4830, 100-ft., 20”, 1000 gal, 1800 hr. Tag #28246.......... $192,000 (H) John Deere 4830, 100-ft., 20”, 1000 gal, Autotrac bm lvl. Tag #28071.$271,000 (B) John Deere 4920, 120-ft., 20”, 1200 gal, 4230 hr. Tag #28120.......... $115,000 (H) John Deere 4920, 100-ft., 20”, 1200 gal, 2644 hr. Tag #28121.......... $135,000 (H) Spray Air SP2010 103-ft. 20” spacing, 1000 gallon. Tag #25624.............. $78,000 (H) Top Air TA2400 pull-type, 2400 gallon, mix cones. Tag #28798.............. $65,000 (G) Brandt QF1500 100-ft., 1000 gallon, mix cones, rinse rank. Tag #28575..$9000 (G) Flexi-Coil 65XL 120-ft., 1500 gallon, windscreens, auto rate. Tag #27852..$6500 (H) Flexi-Coil 67XL 120-ft., 20” spacing, 1500 gallon. Tag #25275................. $9500 (H) Flexi-Coil 67XL 136-ft., 1500 gallon. Tag #26783................................ $17,500 (H)

Flexi-Coil 67XL 120-ft., 20”, 1500 gal, mixing cone, rinse. Tag #28174.$17,000 (H) Flexi-Coil 67XL 90-ft., 20”, 1500 gal, pulltype. Tag #28354................. $19,000 (B) Flexi-Coil 67XLT 100-ft., 1500 gallon. Salvage, for parts. Tag #28819.... $2500 (H) Freightliner MP-800 Marflex 80-ft., 1350 gallon. Tag #29000.............. $31,500 (H) Case IH 160 120-ft., 20”, 1600 gal, 2 nozzle bodies, rinse. Tag #28074... $34,000 (H) Case IH SRX160 134-ft., 1600 gallon. Tag #27576................................ $29,000 (H) Case IH SRX160 134-ft., 1600 gallon. Tag #27554................................ $27,500 (H) Case IH SRX160 100-ft., 1600 gallon. Tag #27490................................ $31,000 (B) Case IH Patriot 3330 100-ft., 1000 gal, 20” sp, 1700 hr. Tag #27909.... $210,000 (B) Loral Easy Rider spreader truck, 60-ft. boom. Tag #28172............... $36,500 (H) Summer Ultimate 90-ft. boom, 1500 gallon.

Tag #27128...........................$30,000 (L) Summers Ultimate 90-ft., 20”, 1500 gal, suspended. Tag #27834...... $24,000 (H) Summers Ultimate 90-ft., 1500 gal, 5 boom sec, 3 nzl bds. Tag #28307.. $34,500 (H) Summers Ultimate 90-ft., 1500 gallon, rinse tank. Tag #29509........ $21,500 (H) Summers Ultimate 1500 gallon, 110-ft. booms..............................Coming In (H)

John Deere 1435 72” deck, diesel, front mower. Tag #26517................ $7500 (H) John Deere 757 commercial zero turn mower, 60” deck. Tag #29095.$5600 (G) John Deere X320 48” deck, hydro, v-twin engine. Tag #29395................ $2700 (B) John Deere X300 42” deck, hydro, mulching deck. Tag #29330................... $2300 (B) John Deere X304 42” deck, hydro, 4 wheel steer, bagger. Tag #29697...... $2950 (H) John Deere Z665 60” deck, zero-turn. New never used. Tag #29609............. Call (L) John Deere Z425 48” deck, zero-turn, bagger, power flow. Tag #29629....$4999 (L) John Deere Z445 54” deck, zero-turn, bagger, power flow. Tag #29752... $4600 (H) John Deere Z425 48” deck, hydro, zeroturn, bagger. Tag #28698........ $3700 (H) John Deere Z225 42” deck, 18 hp, zero turn, bagger. Tag #29707................ $2150 (H) John Deere LX176 hydro, 38” deck, 44” front blade. Tag #27091.......... $1100 (G)

John Deere Z245 zero turn mower, 48” deck. Tag #19680................... $3599 (G) John Deere 48C Powerflow bagger. Tag #23618..................................... $900 (B) John Deere LT180 42” deck, hydro, Kawasaki v-twin. Tag #29061.......... $1600 (B) John Deere LT170 42” deck, lawn tractor, hydro. Tag #29762...................$1350 (L) John Deere LT160 16 hp, hydro transmission. Tag #25935.................... $1500 (G) John Deere LT160 16 hp, hydro, 42” deck, Kohler engine. Tag #28586..... $1200 (G) John Deere L120, 109 hours. Tag #28937 ................................................$1300 (G) John Deere L115, 42” deck, bagger. Tag #28870......................................$900 (L) John Deere F525 48” deck, hydro, front mower, bagger. Tag #29111.... $1700 (B) John Deere 265 46” deck, hydro, tiller. Tag #29512....................................$1750 (L) John Deere STX30 30” deck, lawn tractor, gear transmission. Tag #29584.$550 (H)

Lawn & Garden

Tractors

John Deere 9560R 4WD, 560 hp, 550 hours. Tag #27163............. $307,500 (G) John Deere 9560R 4WD, 560 hp, hi-flow, PTO, 5 SCV’s, 600 hr. Tag #28909.$342,000 (G) John Deere 9460R 4WD, 460 hp, 713 hours. Tag #27156............. $297,000 (G) John Deere 8420 MFWD, 235 hp, 5250 hours. Tag #25448............. $115,500 (H) John Deere 8300 MFWD, 200 hp, duals, 7255 hours. Tag #25941.......$75,000 (L) John Deere 8285R 285 hp, MFWD, IVT, ILS, 301 hrs. Tag #24562..$250,000 (G) John Deere 7820 MFWD, 175 hp, PowrQuad, ldr, 7745 hr. Tag #28696....... $99,950 (LV) John Deere 7810 MFWD, 175 hp, PowrQd, ldr, grpl, 8252 hr. Tag #28387$67,500 (LV) John Deere 7810 MFWD, 175 hp, loader, 5073 hours. Tag #29391...... $82,500 (G) John Deere 7800 MFWD, 165 hp, 11,414 hours. Tag #27533............... $42,500 (B) John Deere 7730 IVT, 190 hp, MFWD, 1582 hours. Tag #25945............. $120,500 (B) John Deere 7400 MFWD, 115 hp, cab, JD 740 ldr, 9600 hr. Tag #28302.$43,500 (H) John Deere 7320 2WD, 130 hp, corner exhaust, 8599 hr. Tag #29279.....$43,900 (B) John Deere 7220 MFWD, cab, loader. Tag #29511................................. $68,500 (B) John Deere 6430P 125 hp, loader, 5053 hours. Tag #27971..............$74,500 (LV) John Deere 6420 MFWD, 115 hp, loader, grapple, 5600 hr. Tag #29630.$57,900 (B) John Deere 6300 MFWD, 95 hp, cab, 640 ldr, 5860 hr. Tag #28578...... $35,000 (G) John Deere 5603 MFWD, 100 hp, 3-pt., ldr, 955 hr. Tag #28550.............$39,500 (LV) John Deere 5055E MFWD, 55 hp, loader, 295 hours. Tag #24938........ $34,000 (H) John Deere 4640 2WD, 175 hp, 3 SCV’s, 18,885 hr. Tag #28413......... $22,000 (H) John Deere 4450 MFWD, 170 hp, JD 280 ldr, 12,800 hr. Tag #29386....$39,500 (L) John Deere 4240 125 hp, cab, powershift, JD 158 loader. Tag #29539.. $21,000 (G) John Deere 750 23 hp, 626 hours, loader.

Tag #26876............................. $5000 (G) John Deere 401 2WD, 60 hp, 3-pt., canopy, no loader. Tag #29604............ $3000 (B) Case IH 245 Magnum MFWD, 248 hp, cab, 2011 hr. Tag #28713.......... $144,900 (G) Case IH MXM190 MFWD, 190 hp, L770 loader, 1720 hr. Tag #29621.$82,500 (L) Case IH Puma 165 MFWD, 165 hp, CVX, ldr, 2350 hr. Tag #28111.......$95,000 (L) Case IH Maxxum 140 MFWD, 140 hp, ldr, grpl, 415 hr. Tag #29321.... $105,000 (H)

Sabre 1438HS lawn tractor, 38” deck, hydro.

Tag #29266................................$650 (L) Toro Z480 hydro transmission with bagger.

Tag #25903............................. $1900 (G) Dixon ZTR-4424 zero turn mower, 44” deck, hydro. Tag #29165...................$1099 (L) Husqvarna RZ5424 24 hp, 54” deck, hydro, zero turn. Tag #29443............. $3500 (H) John Deere 44 44” snowblower for 100 series mower. Tag #28619.........$300 (L) John Deere 44 44” blade for 300 series tractors. Tag #29331................. $250 (B) John Deere 1028E walk behind snowblower, 10 hp. Tag #28938....... $950 (G) Swisher Quad Boss 44” pull-type mower, 12.5 hp. Tag #29763............... $1350 (B)

See Moodie Implement Co. for all of your new and used

John Deere needs

Case IH 485 4WD, 485 hp, 790 hours. Tag #27328.............................. $222,000 (H) Case IH 9380 4WD, 4 remotes, pwr shift.

Tag #27746.......................... $72,500 (H) Case IH 9180 4WD, 375 hp, 4 SCVs, 90% tires, 8519 hrs. Tag #27922.$62,500 (H) Case IH MXU130 MFWD, 130 hp, 4434 hours. Tag #26826............... $52,500 (G) Farmall 560 2WD, 60 hp, wide front, Shaver pounder. Tag #28780.............. $5500 (H) International 284 2WD, 28 hp, gas, 3-pt., 3259 hours. Tag #29163........$5000 (LV) International M 2WD, 36 hp, gas. Tag #27903................................... $3900 (G) Kioti CK35, 35 hp, hydro transmission, loader, 3 hr. Tag #29176...... $21,500 (H) Long 460 2WD, loader, 45 hp, 1480 hours.

Tag #25975............................. $7250 (H) Ford 4110 2WD, 48 hp, open station, canopy, 6212 hrs. Tag #25210.$3250 (G) Ford 4110 2WD, 48 hp, open station, gas, hy front blade. Tag #28754..... $4350 (H) Ford 6000 2WD, 60 hp, open, loader, 540 PTO, 6182 hr. Tag #28187....$7500 (LV) Ford 7710 Westendorf loader.................... ......................................... Coming in (L) Ford 8770 MFWD, 190 hp, loader, 7200 hours. Tag #27800............... $55,000 (G) Steiger ST225 225 hp, 4WD, Cat engine, 20 spd, 9975 hr. Tag #29767.$12,500 (L) Versatile/Ford 946 325 hp, 4WD, 5377 hours. Tag #25295................$36,000 (L) Versatile/Ford 946 4WD, 325 hp. Tag #27190.................................$44,500 (L) Versatile/Ford 946 4WD, 325 hp, 4 SCV’s, 10,700 hr. Tag #28227..........$32,000 (L) Versatile 976 4WD, 360 hp, PowerShift, 4 SCV’s, 4390 hr. Tag #28420...$42,000 (G) Versatile 895 4WD, 4 SCV’s, 9476 hours.

Tag #29016.......................... $17,000 (H) Versatile 875 4WD, 280 hp...Coming In (L) Versatile 875 4WD, 280 hp, 6000 hours.

Tag #29627.......................... $19,000 (H) White 6810 MFWD, 110 hp, Westendorf 388 loader, 5100 hours......... Coming In (LV)

Drills

John Deere 1830/1910 60-ft., 12.5” spacing, 430 bu. Tag #27324... $170,000 (H) John Deere 1820/1900 60-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot. Tag #25282.....$60,500 (L) John Deere 1820/1900 42-ft., 12” spacing, tow between. Tag #28966..$62,500 (LV) John Deere 9450 50-ft., 12” spacing. Tag #22937................................ $16,000 (H) Case IH ATX700 60-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot. Tag #27613...... $118,000 (H) Concord 3400 50-ft. October ETA............. ....................................... Coming In (G) Concord 3400 50-ft. October ETA............. ....................................... Coming In (G) Concord 3400 50-ft., 10” spacing, 6” packers, single shoot................. $33,500 (G) Flexi-Coil 7500/2320 50-ft., 12” spacing.

Tag #29369......................... $37,500 (G) Flexi-Coil 5000 60-ft. Tag #29334............. ............................................$60,000 (G) Flexi-Coil 5000/3450 57-ft., 9” spacing, double shoot. Tag #26849.. $53,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot. Tag #27296.. $45,000 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 57-ft., 3”, 230 bu, dbl sht, stl pckrs. Tag #28203... $64,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 5000/3430 57-ft., 9”, 430 bu, dbl sht, prim block. Tag #28175.$87,500 (H) Flexi-Coil 7500/3450 60-ft., 9” spacing.

Tag #24912......................... $60,000 (G) New Holland SD440 60-ft., 9” spacing.

Tag #24886......................... $95,000 (H) Kirschmann endwheel, 12-ft., 6” spacing, double disk. Tag #28795.......$2750 (LV)

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Round Balers

John Deere 569 net wrap, MegaWide, 1000 PTO. Tag #26988................ $43,000 (H) John Deere 569 net, MegaWide, 1000 PTO, 2800 bales. Tag #29490...... $41,500 (H) John Deere 568 net/twine, MegaWide, big tires. Tag #29333................. $36,000 (G) John Deere 568 net wrap, MegaWide, 12,000 bales.................... Coming In (L) John Deere 568 twine/net, MegaWide, big tires. Tag #29448................. $26,000 (H) John Deere 568 twine/net, MegaWide, big tires. Tag #29449................. $27,000 (H) John Deere 568, net wrap, wide pickup, 1000 PTO. Tag #29713....... $39,000 (H) John Deere 568 net wrap, wide pickup, 5409 bales. Tag #29717...... $34,000 (H) John Deere 567 net wrap, wide pickup, 21,658 bales. Tag #29387... $18,500 (B) John Deere 567 net wrap, MegaWide, push bar, 1000 PTO. Tag #29098...$15,900 (B) John Deere 567 net wrap, MegaWide, push bar, 1000 PTO. Tag #29517...$17,500 (G)

Misc Haying

Hesston 4790 3x4 big square baler. Tag #27059.................................$38,500 (L) Hesston 4910 4x4 big square baler with accumulator. Tag #29489.... $36,000 (H) Tonutti 6-ft. sickle bar mower, 3-point. Tag #26780..................................$1350 (LV) New Holland 1048 self-propelled 2 wide balewagon. Tag #27743...... $11,500 (H) New Holland 1044 pull-type 3 wide bale wagon. Tag #28800...............$4500 (LV) Sitrex RP4 hay rake. Tag #22995..$850 (G) Sitrex RP4 8-wheel hay rake. Tag #29496. ................................................ $2200 (H) Haybuster 2640 round bale processor, grain tank. Tag #28033.........$23,000 (L) ProAg 2BF 2 bale round bale unroller, self load, hyd drive. Tag #29625..$3500 (LV)

Tillage

Flexi-Coil 60SB 62-ft. spreader bar. Tag #20841....................................$4000 (L) John Deere 1410 10-ft. offset disk, 22” disks. Tag #28799..................$2500 (LV) John Deere 960 12-ft. spring tooth cultivator, 3-pt., “S” tines. Tag #28724$3500 (LV) John Deere 310 12-ft. hvy duty tandem disk, 19.5” blades. Tag #29761......$5500 (LV) Frontier DH1048 4-ft. 3-pt. mount disk harrow............................................ $900 (B) International 480 21-ft. disk..Coming in (L) Krause 907 25-ft. folding tandem disk. Tag #26321................................... $5700 (B)

Construction Equip.

John Deere CT323DT track loader, 1156 hours. Tag #21464...............$37,500 (L) John Deere 320 66 hp, 1950# lift, 3251 hours. Tag #26913...............$26,000 (L) Bobcat S330 skidsteer, SJC controls, remote, 1450 hr. Tag #28549..$39,500 (LV) Bobcat S300 skidsteer, 75 hp, 3000 lb. lift, bkhoe, 1100 hr. Tag #26535..$45,000 (G) Bobcat boom mounted backhoe with 18” bucket. Tag #29597............... $1500 (B) Erskine SB96 96” spring trip snow blade, hydraulic angle. Tag #20114.. $2200 (B)

John Deere 567 net wrap. Tag #27993..... .............................................$17,000 (G) John Deere 567 net wrap, MegaWide, push bar. Tag #29595................... $15,500 (H) John Deere 567 twine only, MegaWide, 540 PTO, 19,900 bls. Tag #29655.$13,500(G) John Deere 567 twine only, MegaWide, 540 PTO, 29,900 bls. Tag #29628$12,500 (LV) John Deere 567 twine only, 13,000 bales.

Tag #29743...........................$14,950 (L) John Deere 566 twine only, hydraulic pickup lift. Tag #29510.................... $10,000 (H) John Deere 566 net wrap, 540 PTO. Tag #26448................................$14,000 (G) John Deere 566 twine only. Tag #27448... ............................................. $12,750 (H) John Deere 535 twine only. Tag #23888... ................................................ $3500 (H) John Deere 535 twine only. Tag #29519... ................................................$5500 (G) John Deere 535 twine only. Tag #29508... ................................................ $3800 (H) John Deere 535 twine/net. Tag #29573..... ................................................ $5500 (B) John Deere 535 twine only, 540 PTO, push bar. Tag #27765...................... $6300 (H) John Deere 535 twine only.Coming In (G) John Deere 435 double twine wrap, hydraulic lift. Tag #29673................... $3500 (H) Case IH RBX564 twine/net, 540 PTO, 7800 bales. Tag #29623................$13,500 (L) Case IH RBX562 twine only. Tag #29529.. .................................................$8500 (L) Case IH RBX563 net wrap. Tag #27090.... ................................................ $9500 (H) Case IH RS561 twine/net push bar. Tag #29538...................................$7500 (G) Massey Ferguson 2856, 5x6. Tag #28275................................$31,500 (G) New Holland BR7090 Extra Sweep pickup.

Tag #26231.......................... $23,500 (H) New Holland BR7090 twine only. Tag #27129................................ $11,500 (H) New Holland BR780A twine, 540 PTO, 5328 bales. Tag #27923...... $12,500 (H) New Holland BR780A twine, 540 PTO, 6447 bales. Tag #27924...... $12,500 (H) New Holland BR780 net wrap, hyd. pu lift.

Tag #27625..............................$8500 (L) New Holland BR780 net wrap. Tag #27465....................................$8500 (L) New Holland 688 twine only. Tag #27172.. .................................................$5500 (L) New Holland 664 twine/net. Tag #26714... ................................................$9000 (G) New Holland 664 5x6, twine only, gathering wheels. Tag #29017...............$3950 (LV) New Holland 664 5x6, twine only. Tag #29206 ..................................$7500 (G) New Holland 660 twine. #27542..$1750 (L)

Misc Grain Handling

Westfield MK130-71 13”x71-ft. grain auger.

Tag #27534............................. $7000 (H) Farm King 10”x36-ft. grain auger. Tag #27619................................ $11,000 (H) Farm King 8”x60-ft. PTO driven auger on transport. Tag #29233............$2500 (LV) Brandt 4500 grain vac. Tag #27094........... .............................................$14,000 (G) AgriFab AH-636 36-ft. high speed header trailer. Tag #19940.................. $7200 (B) 30-ft. high speed header trailer. Tag #29023................................... $5500 (B)

Miscellaneous

John Deere 825i UTV, gas, power steering.

Tag #27299.........................$12,500 (LV) John Deere 825i UTV, gas, roof, exra lights, power box lift. Tag #29498...... $9250 (H) John Deere 825i UTV, gas. Tag #29748... ..............................................$10,500 (L) John Deere 825i UTV, gas, 1102 hours. Tag #29262................................... $9500 (B) John Deere 825i UTV, gas, 460 hours. Tag #28964.................................$11,950 (L)

Windrowers & Mower Conditioners

John Deere 995 16-ft. rotary head, V10 conditioner. Tag #27478.......$32,000 (L) Case IH 8820 14-ft. steel conditioner. Tag #29468.................................$19,500 (L) Case IH 8820 75 hp, 16-ft. hay head, 25-ft. draper, 4261 hr. Tag #26537.$29,500 (H) MacDon M200 35-ft. draper, triple delivery, 1809 hours. Tag #27562.....$99,500 (LV) MacDon 9352i 1857 hours, 30-ft. draper head. Tag #27322................ $71,000 (G) MacDon 9352i 16-ft. sickle head, steel conditioner. Tag #29518...... $64,900 (G) MacDon 9000 18-ft. hay head, 960 36-ft. draper. Tag #29419.............. $33,000 (G) Hesston 8400 14-ft., steel conditioner, 1424 hours. Tag #29571............... $23,900 (G) Hesston 9260 16-ft. rotary head, 1350 hours. Tag #29393................$57,500 (L) Hesston 9365 15-ft. rotary platform. Tag #29446...............................$74,500 (LV) Hesston 1275 16-ft. mower conditioner. Tag #29527.................................$12,500 (L) Case IH SDX100 14-ft. swing tongue sickle moco. Tag #29506..............$13,950 (LV) John Deere 946 13-ft. 2-point Impeller. Tag #26996...............................$29,500 (LV) John Deere 945 13-ft. rubber roll conditioner. Tag #26612............... $13,000 (G) MacDon A30D 16-ft. sickle swing tongue.

Tag #29324...........................$31,000 (L) MacDon 5020 16-ft. pickup reel. Tag #27325................................ $15,000 (H) MacDon 5000 16-ft. swing tongue, sickle, steel conditioner. Tag #29643.$7500 (LV) MacDon R85 16-ft. rotary mower conditioner. Tag #28056............... $34,200 (G) New Holland H8040 126 hp, 14-ft., cab/axle suspen, 982 hr. Tag #29730.$73,500 (LV) New Holland 116 14-ft. swing tongue, sickle mo co. Tag #29485................. $4500 (B) New Holland HW300 2325 hours, 16-ft. double sickle. Tag #27464....$36,900 (L) New Holland H7460 15.5-ft. rotary mower conditioner. Tag #27697...... $29,900 (G) New Holland 1475 16-ft. mower conditioner.

Tag #29526...........................$12,500 (L) New Holland 1114, gas, 14-ft. sickle, rubber conditioner. Tag #29593...... $11,500 (H)

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John Deere 620i UTV, 4x4, gas. Tag #28998................................... $6000 (H) John Deere TX Gator UTV, 4x2, gas, 390 hours. Tag #29750.................. $6395 (B) Bobcat 2200 UTV, 4x4, automatic. Tag #28411.................................... $6500 (G) Suzuki 250 Sport Quad 2WD, 250cc. Tag #26789................................... $2500 (H) Land Pride Trakker UTV, 20hp, Honda gas, windshield, roof. Tag #28753.. $3100 (H) KTM motorcycle. Tag #29394..... $6000 (G) Leon 12-ft. dozer, fits JD 8630, hyd. lift, no angle. Tag #27758.................. $3000 (H) John Deere 741 8-ft. bucket, grapple, no mounts/joystick. Tag #28414..$11,500 (H) Westendorf WL-42 nonself-level ldr, bckt, jystk, fit JD4240. Tag #28350...$5500 (LV) Degelman 7200 rock picker. Tag #28962.. ............................................. $17,500 (H) John Deere 54” front mount blade. Tag #25152..................................... $975 (B) Leon dozer blade, fits John Deere 4430 or similar. Tag #29622..................$1750 (L) John Deere 48” pallet fork for 6/7 series loader. Tag #28144................... $850 (H) John Deere bale spear, fits JD 600/700 series loaders. Tag #28566.....$695 (LV) John Deere bale spear, fits JD 600/700 series loaders. Tag #29283.....$695 (LV) John Deere 48” pallet fork, fits John Deere 600/700 series ldr. Tag #29708.$850 (L) Lewco small sq bale grapple, fits JD 600/700 loaders. Tag #28723..$3500 (LV) Frontier AB13G round bale spear for Global Carrier. Tag #27735.................. $925 (B) Frontier AS10H 10-ft. snow push, fits JD 300/400 series ldr. Tag #24539..$2200 (B) Ford pallet loader forks off a Ford 8770. Tag #27801..................................... $750 (G) John Deere LX5 5-ft. rotary cutter, 3-pt. mount, slip clutch.................... $1200 (B) Bush Hog RZ60 5-ft. rotary cutter. Tag #26096..................................... $900 (G) Mowal TK 15-ft. bat wing rotary cutter. Tag #29598................................... $2850 (B) Degelman 7200 14-ft. HD 6-way hydraulic dozer blade. Tag #28332......$26,500 (L) Eagle 6-ft. 3-point mount tandem disk harrow. Tag #29601....................... $950 (B) Rhino BX72 6-ft. 3-point mount box blade with scarifiers. Tag #29603....... $750 (B) Tufline TB296 8-ft. 3-pt. mount box blade, scarifiers. Tag #29712............ $1299 (B) Rhino PHD post hole digger, 3-point, 540 PTO, 12” bit. Tag #29602......... $950 (B) Woods 5000 chipper, 3-point, PTO drive, 5” capacity. Tag #26422.......... $2000 (B) Steiner SSB-480 4-ft. snowblower, 3-pt. mount, 540 PTO. Tag #26427.. $900 (B) Allied 48” snowblower, 3-point mount. Tag #26427..................................... $900 (B) Beltec TM48 post hole digger, 3-pt., 540 PTO, 12” bit. Tag #29680........$4900 (L) Shaver 901 post hole digger with two bits.

Tag #20775..............................$1100 (B) Shaver HD10 post pounder, hyd base plate, front mount. Tag #29679..........$3900 (L) Woods RM400-2 4-ft. finish mower, 3-pt. mount, 540 PTO. Tag #29209...$650 (LV) Lorenz 530 5-ft. dual auger snow blower, 3-pt. mount. Tag #28935......... $1400 (B) John Deere 647 3-pt. rototiller. Tag #28939................................... $1700 (G) Trailmax TD-40-FBR trailer, 46,800 GVW, 19-ft.+ 5-ft.Tag #29208.......$15,000 (LV)

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

Case IH 8120 small grain combine, 2WD, 1153 hours.

GPS included. Tag #27046..............$185,000 (H)

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2013 John Deere 8285R, 285 hp, IVT, ILS, Active steer, 5 SCV’s, 301 hours. Tag #24562................. .........................................................$245,000 (G)

Hesston 4790 3x4 square baler, knotter fans. Tag #27059............................................... $38,500 (L) Case IH 7120, 360 hp, 2WD, lateral tilt feeder house, 497 hours. Tag #27907.....................$190,000 (B)

Spray Air SP2010, 2WD with air ride, John Deere AutoTrac steering wheel kit, 1540 hours. Tag #25624...............................................$78,000 (H)

Case IH 8120 small grain combine, 2WD, chopper/ spreader, 1265 hours. Tag #27680...$185,000 (H)

New Holland 688 twine only, regular pickup, 12,608 bales. Tag #27172................................. $5500 (L)

John Deere 8300, MFWD, 200 hp, 4 remotes, duals, 7255 hours. Tag #25941..................... $75,000 (L) 2011 Case IH Patriot 3330, 100-ft. boom, Aim Command, 1700 hours. Tag #27909........$210,000 (B)

2005 John Deere 7820, 155 hp, 16 speed PowrQuad, 7778 hours. Tag #28696................... $99,950 (LV)

Case IH 2188 small grain combine, 2WD, spreader, 4541 hours. Tag #26932.....................$36,000 (H)

John Deere 946 rotary, 13-ft., Impeller. Tag #26996. ......................................................... $29,500 (LV)

2012 John Deere 9560R, 4 hydraulics, 800R38 tires, 591 hours. Tag #27163.....................$307,500 (H)

Case IH 6088, 2WD, Pro600 touchscreen, long auger, 1130 hours. Tag #27905...................$215,000 (B)

2010 Case IH Magnum 245, 245 hp, MFWD, Power Shift, 2010 hours. Tag #28713.........$144,900 (G) John Deere 4920, 120-ft. boom, 20” spacing, 4230 hours. Autotrac ready. Tag #28120...$115,000 (H)

John Deere 9650STS 2930 hours, 2414 separator hours. Tag #26303............................$112,000 (H) John Deere 7730, 190 hp, IVT, MFWD, 1582 hours.

Tag #25945......................................$126,000 (B)

MacDon M200 with 36-ft. triple delivery head, 1850 hours. Tag #27562.......................... $105,000 (LV)

2009 Case IH Steiger 485, 485 hp, large hydraulic pump, 850 hours. Tag #27328..........$222,000 (H)

MacDon 9352i, 30-ft. draper platform, 1857 hours.

Tag #27322........................................$71,000 (G)

2005 John Deere 7320, 105 hp, 2WD, 16 speed, 8600 hours. Very clean. Tag #29279...........$43,900 (B)

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Morris 881 Hay Hiker........................................................$12,500 New Holland HW340 15-ft. rotary swather, 1600 hours...$47,500 New Holland BR780 round baler with net wrap, Mega Wide pickup, bale slicer. Nice condition.............................................$17,500 New Holland BR780 round baler, twine only. Preservative applicator..................................................................................$10,500 Case IH 8460 round baler....................................................$7500 Hesston 4590 14x18 square baler with hyd. tension........$10,500 New Holland 450 3 point sickle mower...............................$1500

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New Holland 1085 block stacker......................................$46,000 New Holland 1051 retriever on 1974 GMC truck................$7500 Hesston 8550 discbine with 15-ft. header........................$47,500 International 3 bottom rollover plow....................................$1050 Shaver HD8 post pounder, front mount......................$1200/OBO

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By Brian Thompson, Sindhu Krishnankutty and Gadi V.P. Reddy, Montana State University, Western Triangle Ag Research Center, Conrad, Montana In the preceding few years, there has insects by interfering with chitin synthesis been substantial discussion of the develand disrupting insect growth. Dimilin has been shown to be effective in controlling opment and use of “Reduced-risk” peslarvae of many insect species. In addition, ticides in agricultural crops. This should treatment with azadirachtin showed sigbe of particular interest to local growers because several new insecticides recently nificantly lower stem damage and fewer being researched at the Montana State wheat stem sawfly larvae compared to the University Western Triangle Agricultural untreated control and treatment with water Research Center are considered Reducedspray alone. Neem extracts are reported risk compounds. These new compounds to affect over 600 species of pests and it are becoming increasingly important in our has been suggested that the neem has the insect control programs. potential to be used as a good alternative to Reduced-risk pesticides are newer classconventional insecticides in IPM programs.

In our study at WTARC, azadirachtin efes of compounds that pose a lower health risk to humans and the environment. This fectively suppressed C. cinctus populations. new classification and registration process Our another study in canola field (Journal resulted when the EPA implemented the of Economic Entomology, 2014, 107: 661Reduced-Risk Pesticides Initiative in 1993 666) indicated that the Petroleum Spray to provide incentives to encourage the Oils are effective in reducing flea beetle development and registration of pesticides damage levels and increasing crop yield of that present lower risks to public health canola compared to the control. Because and the environment, and to encourage the of their low toxicity to natural enemies and replacement of higher risk pesticides in the safety to the environment, PSOs are IPMmarketplace. compatible pest control compounds. HowFor example, some of the low-risk insecever, there has been no practical work done using Petroleum Spray Oils for the control ticides being tested are, dimilin (a growth of flea beetles. PSOs, because of their hormone that inhibits the formation of short-term residual activity, do not severely exoskeleton of insects), azadirachtin (exaffect populations of beneficial arthropods, tracts from neem tree), Petroleum Spray although predators and parasites may be Oils (volck oil (PSOs, or horticultural killed on contact when sprayed directly. mineral oils, M-pede (potassium salts of Also, azadirachtin also had some effect in naturally derived fatty acids), and others. controlling flea beetles. Neem biopesticides Our last year results (Journal of Agriculmay, therefore, be well suited for inclusion tural Sciences, 2014: 6: 1–9) showed that in IPM programs. Similarly, M-Pede was Diflubenzuron (dimilin) was effective in more or less as effective as the neem treatcontrolling the damage caused by wheat stem sawfly (Cephus cinctus) larvae comment. M-Pede is commercially available and could be a good low risk insecticide pared to the treatment with water spray for the control of insects. only and the untreated control. Dimilin kills

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Congressional leaders from Mexico visit the Aristocrat Angus cattle operation near Platteville, Colorado, as part of a U.S. agricultural tour hosted by USMEF.

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2013 John Deere 6140R, PowrQuad, 420x46, 380x30, AT ready, H360 loader/grapple, 140 engine hp, 680 hours, #HE06.........................................$122,000 2013 John Deere 6125M MFWD, 24 speed PowrQuad, 480x38, 30 gpm hydraulic, H310SL loader/grapple, 125 EHP, 156 hours. #HE09..............................$107,000 2013 John Deere 6115R PowrQuad, 460x38, 13.9x28, H340 loader/grapple, 115 engine hp, 250 hours, #HE07...................$95,000 2012 John Deere 7230R IVT, 650x42, 600x28, 540/1000, H480 loader/grapple, 230/195 hp, 1140 hours..............$192,000 2012 John Deere 7200R IVT, 650x42, 540/1000, H480 loader/grapple, 200/180 hp, 1100 hours............................$174,000 2011 John Deere 7230P PowrQuad, 420x46, 380x30, 740 loader/grapple, 135/110 hp, 1445 hours. #HE08.....................$105,000 2008 John Deere 7830 MFWD, 480x46, 380x34, 20 speed AQ, 746 loader/grapple, 205/165 hp, 2930 hours, #AM02................ ....................................................$143,000 1998 John Deere 8400 PowerShift, 20.8x42 duals, 3 pt., PTO, 225 hp, 9800 hours....... ......................................................$57,000 1973 John Deere 4430 2WD, QuadRange, 18.4x38, 540/1000, loader/spear, 4600 hours, 130 hp..............................$29,500

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2013 John Deere S670 duals, long auger, 500/440 hours.............................$254,000 2012 John Deere S680 duals, long auger, 465/300 hours.............................$309,000 2012 John Deere S670 Contour Master, 900s, 450/355 hours, #EW08......$254,000 2013 John Deere 635FD flex draper header, cross auger...................................$84,500

Sprayers

2009 John Deere 4930 1200SS, 120-ft., boom trac, 380x50 with duals, 2630 display, 2400 hours..........................$175,000

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2002 Case IH Concord ATX 4812 (red) 48ft., 12” spacing, blockage, ADX 3380 tow between cart, 380 bushel, variable rate, 10” auger, “shedded”.....................$65,000

4x4 Tractors

2013 John Deere 9560R, PowerShift, 520/42T, ATR, 560 hp, 570 hours. #EW06. ....................................................$255,000 2012 John Deere 9510R, PowerShift, ATR, 800x38D, 510 hp, 710 hours. #EW03........ ....................................................$255,000 2012 John Deere 9460R, PowerShift, 800x38D, ATR, HID, leather, 460 hp, 590 hours. #MS01..............................$245,000 2007 John Deere 9330 375 hp, PowerShift, 480x50, ATR, 1000 PTO. 1690 hours. #MS.............................................$174,900 2004 John Deere 9520T, PowerShift, 36” tracks, ATR, HID, 450 hp, 3011 hours ....... ....................................................$135,000 2004 Buhler Versatile 2425, 710 duals, full weights, 425 hp, 2050 hours, 170 hours on new engine..................................$129,000 1993 John Deere 8870 350 hp, 20.8x42D (70%), 24 speed, Outback EZ Steer. 6950 hours.............................................$57,000 1988 Cat 65, 30” tracks, powershift, PTO, 270 hp, 6700 hours.......................$35,000

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The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) hosted a congressional delegation from Mexico for a firsthand look at U.S. meat production. The three visiting legislators are members of the lower house of the Mexican Congress, where all three serve on the Livestock Committee – including the committee’s president, Salvador Barajas, who is from the state of Jalisco.

Other Congressmen attending were Dario Badillo of Hidalgo and Raudel López of Aguascalientes.

A top official from Mexico’s Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (SAGARPA), Coordinator of Livestock Development Francisco Gurria, was also included in the delegation. USMEF staff members accompanying the group were Chad Russell, regional director for Mexico, Central America and the Dominican Republic, Dr. Nelson Huerta, director of technical services for USMEF-Mexico, and Cheyenne Dixon, manager of technical services in Denver.

“USMEF was pleased to have the opportunity to host such an influential group,” said Russell. “At both a legislative and regulatory level, these are people directly involved in shaping livestock policy in Mexico.”

Their first stop was the Aristocrat Angus ranching operation near Platteville, Colorado, where they learned about the production of purebred breeding stock as well as the management of a commercial cattle herd. At Colorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins, the group met with CSU President Tony Frank and Provost Rick Miranda. They also toured the Center for Meat Safety and Quality and received an overview of the research conducted at CSU and how it supports the agricultural economy of Colorado and the United States.

At USMEF headquarters in Denver, the delegation received a briefing on the role and mission of USMEF and some examples of its market development activities in Mexico and other key markets. They also met with officials from the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade.

Other key industry activities included a tour of the Cargill beef processing plant in Fort Morgan, Colorado, and the JBS Five Rivers Cattle Feeding operation near Kersey, Colorado.

“The delegation definitely received a thorough, farm-to-plate examination of U.S. meat production,” said Russell. “They were very complimentary of the information provided, and found it to be an extremely beneficial experience.”

A Tuesday evening reception was hosted by USMEF President and CEO Philip Seng, USMEF Chair-elect Leann Saunders and Birko CEO Mark Swanson, a member of the USMEF Executive Committee. Special guests included Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture John Salazar, Elie Smilovitz, consul for economic and political affairs with the Consulate-General of Mexico in Denver, Colorado Farm Bureau President Don Shawcroft and Lauren Dever, executive director of the Colorado Pork Producers Council.

“As our No. 1 volume market for both U.S. beef and pork, maintaining a positive trading relationship with Mexico is particularly important to the U.S. meat industry,” Seng said. “This is why it is so important for USMEF to be actively engaged with leaders in both the executive and legislative branches of the Mexican government. Hosting this delegation is exactly the type of outreach that will benefit agricultural interests on both sides of the border for many years to come.”

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Funds available for direct farm ownership program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Montana Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Bruce Nelson today announced that farmers and ranchers still have time to apply for low interest 2014 loans available through FSA’s direct farm ownership program.

Eligible producers can borrow up to $300,000 in direct farm ownership loans to buy or enlarge a farm, construct new farm buildings or improve structures, pay closing costs, or promote soil and water conservation and protection. The interest rate on select loans can be as low as 1.5 percent with up to 20 to 40 years to repay.

“This is an extraordinary opportunity for more farmers and ranchers to get low-interest loans to start their first farm or ranch, or expand an existing family farm or ranch,” Nelson said. “There are no backlogs or waiting for funding. If you’ve dreamed about starting a farm or ranch, or if you’re looking to strengthen your operation, we want to help.”

FSA encourages all interested applicants to apply for direct farm ownership loans. For more information about the program and other loans administered by FSA, visit any FSA county office or www.fsa.usda.gov

Grady Gorrell with is Grand Champion Hog at the Wibaux County Fair.

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Plan now for stockpiling tall fescue

By Dr. Gary Bates, University of Tennessee Even with as hot as it has been this summer, now is the time to start thinking about feeding your cows this winter.

We all know that winter feeding means hay. When November gets here, tall fescue pastures will not be growing, and hay will have to be put out until March or April when fescue pastures begin to grow again. Because of the high cost of cutting and feeding hay, decreasing the length of time hay needs to be fed will decrease expenses. One of the easiest and cheapest ways to do this is by stockpiling tall fescue.

Stockpiling is nothing more than saving forage in the field when it is growing for grazing later as needed. The purpose of stockpiling is to delay hay feeding by one to two months, which will decrease the amount of hay needed during the winter. The guidelines for a good stockpiling program are simple and straight forward.

(1) Graze or clip fescue pastures short in early August.

Make sure that all of the old, mature forage has been removed.

(2) Apply 60 pounds of nitrogen per acre in mid to late August. This will promote as much new growth as possible.

(3) Keep cattle off one or two of the pastures, which will allow the fescue to accumulate. Later in the fall or winter when the forage is needed, it can then be grazed. Nitrogen should be applied to all tall fescue pastures in the fall, even if they will not be stockpiled.

Applying nitrogen will help increase fall growth, some which can be grazed early and some which can be stockpiled for later.

Fall stockpiled tall fescue is higher quality than in the spring because it is more leafy, higher in protein and carbohydrates, and lower in fiber. A fall application of nitrogen on fescue will help lengthen the grazing season, and decrease our hay needs and winter feed bill. Hay production and feeding is one of the major expenses of cattle production.

Stockpiling fescue can help us decrease the amount of time and money that will be “eaten up” by hay.

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MISCELLANEOUS USED EQUIPMENT USED SKID STEER 2011 NEW New Holland T6050 MFD tractor, cab, 16x16 transmission with 840TL New Holland loader, bucket, grapple, 1500 hours. ........................................... $76,900 2008 New Holland LM5040 telehandler with pallet forks, 2400 hours..... ........................................... $72,900

Case IH 8550 16x18 inline square baler........................................... $5200

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New Holland C185 track machine, 1430 hours......................... $34,000

NEW!! New Holland 256 Rake In Stock!

New Holland HW300 windrower with HS 12-ft. header, 2670 hours........... ........................................... $42,000 New Holland 499 12-ft. cut, swing tongue mower conditioner..... $8000

New Holland Super 1049 balewagon . ........................................... $15,900 Vermeer R23 rake.................. $10,900

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1993 Case IH 8580 4x4x8 big square baler................................... $16,000

John Deere 275 10-ft., 3 point disc mower.................................... $5200

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Now is the time to buy your Tillage Equipment

Minneapolis Moline CP210 14-ft. chisel plow. #C015638............................................$1750 (M)

Case IH 6 bottom plow, cover boards. #C018427..... .............................................................$3950 (R)

John Deere BD1113 13-ft., 7.5” spacing, demo. #C015356.........................................$17,000 (R)

John Deere 450 13-ft. seeder, 7.5” spacing. #Call John H..............................................$11,000 (K) John Deere 8350, 12-ft., double disk, 6” spacing, fertilizer, seeder. #C018916.................$7950 (R)

John Deere 650 30-ft. disk, 24” blades. #C019250... ..........................................................$28,500 (R)

John Deere 930 3-pt. 15-ft. roller harrow. #C014205 .............................................................$2500 (M)

Miscellaneous plows. Your pick.........$250 each (K)

Allis Chalmers 26-ft. field cultivator. #C017475........ .............................................................$1900 (K)

International 415 30-ft. roller harrow. #C019237...... ..........................................................$12,500 (M) John Deere 970, 15-ft., att harrows. #C017275........ ..........................................................$11,500 (K) Pepin 20-ft. harrow. #C020132..................$5500 (K) Krause 28-ft. folding disk. #C017474........$7900 (K)

John Deere 970 24-ft. roller harrow. #C014453........ ..........................................................$26,500 (M)

Tebin wheel track remover. #Demo.............$150 (K)

Ford 3-pt. 12-ft. cultivator. #C012449........$1250 (M)

John Deere 230 21-ft. disk. #C017723.....$7900 (K)

John Deere 220 22-ft. disk. #C010016.....$2950 (R)

John Deere 450, 13-ft., 7.5” spacing. #C014983.

Reduced $2000..................................$6900 (M)

Ezee-On 5500/3175 20-ft. drill with cart, 8” spacing. #C019884.........................................$18,000 (K)

John Deere 970 24-ft. roller harrow. #C014530........ ..........................................................$26,500 (R)

John Deere 1600 12-ft. chisel plow. #C017004........ .............................................................$5900 (M)

International 770 6 bottom plow. #C013732............. .............................................................$4500 (K) John Deere 230 12-ft. heavy duty disk. #C020022... .............................................................$5500 (M)

International 490 24-ft. disk, harrows. #C017204..... .............................................................$8900 (R)

John Deere B 12-ft., double disk, seeder. #C018969............................................$1450 (R)

John Deere 230 30-ft. header. #C017457.$2900 (K)

John Deere 965 6 bottom plow. #C017718.............. .............................................................$6900 (R)

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(K) Kalispell, MT

(R) Ronan, MT

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John Deere 450 13-ft. seeder attachment, 7.5” spacing. #C018106...........................$12,500 (R)

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John Deere 4640 2WD, duals. #C018527................ ..........................................................$21,500 (R)

John Deere 7410 MFWD, left hand reverser. #C015981.........................................$54,500 (M)

John Deere 4640 FWA. #C019837........$27,500 (R)

Ford 7710 MFWD, loader. #C019915.....$15,900 (R)

John Deere 5100E MFWD, loader, grapple. #C020305.........................................$49,500 (M)

John Deere 7410 2WD, RCV transmission, 3500 hours. #C020441..............................$54,500 (R)

Ford 8N. #C009922...................................$2750 (M)

John Deere 5410 2WD, loader. #C020591............... ..........................................................$24,500 (M)

New Holland TL100A MFWD, loader, grapple. #C020769.........................................$38,500 (R) John Deere 5085E MFWD, cab, loader. #C020454.. ..........................................................$62,500 (M)

John Deere 2020 2WD. #C019689...........$8500 (M)

John Deere 7630, duals. Extra nice with all new rubber. #C016928.............................$98,500 (R)

Case 2090, cab, loader. #C020116........$15,500 (R)

John Deere 2940 MFWD, loader. #C019493............ ..........................................................$14,500 (R)

John Deere 5410, loader. #C020590.....$29,500 (R)

John Deere 4850 MFWD, duals, 4745 hours. #C019932.........................................$54,900 (R) John Deere 6420 MFWD, loader with 3rd valve. #C018617.........................................$59,500 (K)

John Deere 7700 MFWD, loader, forks. #C020112.. ..........................................................$49,500 (R)

John Deere 7510 MFWD, loader, 5050 hours. #C019487.........................................$68,500 (R)

John Deere 6300 2WD, cab, loader. #C020240....... ..........................................................$34,500 (R) John Deere 7700 MFWD, no loader, $10,000 in repairs. #C018144............................$57,500 (K) John Deere 5210, loader. #C020589.....$26,900 (R)

John Deere 7130P MFWD, loader, warranty, 1016 hours. #C018731.................................$99,500 (R)

John Deere 7220 MFWD, John Deere 741 loader. #C018180.........................................$79,500 (M)

John Deere 6420 MFWD, 24 speed, 640 loader, 4065 hours. #C019486.....................$59,500 (R)

John Deere 5065M MFWD, cab, loader. #C018179. ..........................................................$64,500 (M)

John Deere 2940, loader, grapple. #C020496.......... ..........................................................$16,500 (R)

(M) Missoula, MT

(K) Kalispell, MT

(R) Ronan, MT

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It wasn’t just JR Seewald’s black pants and crisp white shirt that looked sharp for the steer show, the judge found Seewald’s showmanship skills to be sharp as well! Seewald earned the second place rosette in the junior category at the Marias Fair. Photo by Kari Lewis.

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By Casey Chumrau, USW Market Analyst milling wheat at 62 percent, down from 88 Northern Hemisphere farmers are close percent in July. Strategie Grains also cut its to finishing their winter wheat harvest French wheat export projection by nearly and beginning to cut spring wheat. While 3.0 MMT to 8.81 MMT, citing an inability persistent drought reduced hard red winter to meet minimum quality requirements of (HRW) production in the southern plains, it many of its regular customers. is evident that better-than-expected yields Worries about the Canadian crop quality around the world so far will likely lead to have diminished with favorable late suma record wheat crop. USDA significantly mer weather. Considerable rain in June and increased its 2014/15 world production July put crop development behind schedule projection by 10.9 million metric tons and looked to hurt quality potential. Warm, (MMT) to 716 MMT in its August World dry August weather seems to be putting Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Canada back on track to harvest its second(WASDE) report. If realized, it would be largest crop in six years. USDA estimated the fifth record-breaking crop in seven 2014/15 Canadian production will hit its years. While there is little doubt that world five-year average of 28.0 MMT, down from supplies will be plentiful, the quality of the the record-breaking 37.5 MMT last year. world crop has been variable.

Analysts expect some crops will need an The Black Sea region accounts for most extended growing season to fully mature, of the increased world production forecast. so the race is on to beat the first frost, which Reports of very high winter wheat yields usually occurs mid-September. led USDA to push the 2014/15 Russian Reports concerning U.S. crop quality production forecast up 6.0 MMT to 59.0 have been as diverse as the growing reMMT and boost expected Ukrainian output gions. In many parts of the southern plains, 1.0 MMT higher to 22.0 MMT. If realized, it severe drought conditions stunted HRW would be the second bumper crop in a row development, but resulted in high protein, for both countries. While Russian quality and untimely harvest rains added to the is mostly good, excessive rain considerwoes by affecting quality in some cases. ably diminished wheat quality in Ukraine.

The northern plains HRW crop improved Analyst group ProAgro estimates about 35 the average quality for the class, despite percent of the total wheat harvest in Ukraine suffering some late disease pressure. White will not meet food quality levels, up from wheat protein levels are also running higher 25 to 30 percent last year. However, a local this year — not ideal for low-protein uses. flour milling association estimates the perDrought conditions and hot weather stressed centage of feed wheat will be much higher, winter white wheat, which accounts for 83 going as far as sending a letter on Aug. 14 percent of all white wheat acres this year. to Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko In the early stages of spring wheat harvest, asking him to stop wheat exports temporarUSDA rated 68 percent of the crop in good ily to protect the domestic market. USDA or excellent condition and just 6 percent projected Ukrainian exports will reach 9.0 poor or very poor. Hard red spring (HRS) MMT. That would be down from 9.65 MMT protein levels have been lower than normal last year but well above the five-year averin early tests, likely due to summer rains and age of 7.18 MMT. mild temperatures.

Concerns regarding wheat quality are Wheat quality variations can have a serialso high in France, the EU’s largest wheat ous impact on the milling and baking qualiproducer and exporter. In July, frequent and ties of the commodity, but the geographic abundant rain just before harvest resulted diversity of U.S. wheat growing regions in sprouting and reduced test weight. Rehelps to balance out regional fluctuations. ports suggest the country’s overall protein USW strives to keep customers informed content will average around 11.0 percent, and updated on U.S. wheat crop developwhich would be the lowest since 2001. ments. Read the most current data in the Higher than average protein levels in the USW Harvest Report released each Friday northern regions helped to offset very low during the harvest season. As the harvest protein in the south. It is still unclear what season ends, final crop quality data will be percentage of the estimated 37.3 MMT crop available for each class, including the folwas affected, but fears that less exportable lowing story on the 2014/15 U.S. soft red milling quality wheat will be available has winter (SRW) quality. weighed heavily on European markets. In its August report, the group estimated France’s

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USED HAYING EQUIPMENT

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

New Holland 1112 diesel swather, cab, 16-ft. auger header, conditioner. Good condition............ $6995 2011 MacDon M150 windrower. Available with choice of draper or hay headers..In Excellent Condition

RECENT TRADES

Morris Maxim 2 50-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 7240 tow between tank Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 2320 tow behind cart Vermeer 605 Super M round baler Bourgault 750 grain cart with hydraulic or PTO drive, tarp, mid mount auger

USED COMBINES

Interest free waiver available on all used combines – OAC

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

Was $159,500.................Reduced to $154,900 Plus 1.99% APR for 5 years

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

USED TRACTORS

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

Good machine for only.............................. $16995

1999 Massey Ferguson 220 Series II windrower, NEW & USED HEADERS diesel, cab, air conditioning, 30-ft. double swath draper head, pickup reel. Good condition.$29,500 MacDon D60 45-ft. draper header with pickup reel, John Deere 580 pull-type windrower, 25-ft. draper.. Steiger 9150 4WD, L10 Cummins 300 hp, 12 speed transport................................................... $72,500 powershift, 4 remotes, 520/85R38 duals @ 85%, Case IH 2152 40-ft. draper header, double knife, .................................................................... $4995 recent reman front & rear axles. Includes EZ-Guide Case IH RBX563 round baler, net/twine, wide pickup, pickup reel, transport..................................Just In 250 with EZ-Steer. Good condition.......... $52,500 large tires................................................. $18,900 Case IH RBX562 round baler, twine tie, standard New Holland TV145, loader, bucket, grapple, PTO and hydraulics engine end, 16-ft. hay head.......... pickup....................................................... $13,900 ............................................$76,500 for Package New Holland 688 round baler, net/twine......$11,900 1992 New Holland 660 round baler, Bale Command, net wrap...................................................... $6995

USED SPRAYERS

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

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

White 2-110 MFD, cab, 3-pt., PTO, 4 remotes, EzeeOn loader with bucket, bale spear............ $17,900 John Deere 4630 2WD, cab, 1000 PTO, 3 remotes, needs clutch. As is..................................... $5995

USED AIR DRILLS

New Holland Air Drills Arriving 1-45-ft. on the lot

1-51-ft. on the lot

More on the way

Flexi-Coil 5500 fold back drill, 70-ft., 12” spacing, 4.5” steel press wheels, 4350 tow between tank. Very nice condition......................................... $134,900 Morris Maxim I 50-ft. air drill, 10” spacing, 3.5” steel packers, 7300 Morris tow behind air cart, 8” auger........................................................ $42,500

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

Case IH 2142 35-ft. draper header, pickup reel, hydraulic fore/aft, transport.......................... $56,500 Case IH 1010 30-ft. header, pickup reel, 3” knife, oil bath knife drive. Very good condition.Just Traded Case IH 2015 pickup header, Swathmaster attachment. In very good condition............. Just Traded Case IH 1015 pickup header, Swathmaster attachment...........................................................Just In 1995 Case IH 1015 15-ft. pickup header, Victory attachment..................................................... $8995 International 810 13-ft. pickup header, Rake-up raking pickup. Very little use............................. $8995 New Holland 960 13-ft. pickup header with Sund attachment.................................................. $2995 New Holland 960 13-ft. pickup header less attachment............................................................ $1495 Massey 1859 13-ft. pickup head less attachment..... ...................................................................... $995

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

MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

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TRACTOR FOR SALE 1991 Case IH 7140 FWA, 190 hp, powershift, 4300 hours.

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The adult orange blossom wheat midge looks like a small, orange mosquito and lays its eggs on the maturing head of spring and durum wheat. After hatching, the midge larva feed on the developing wheat kernels causing yields to plummet from 80-90 bushels per acre to as little as two. Photo from MSU Montana Agriculture Experiment Station.

MSU, Extension experts team with wheat growers to combat new pest

By Sepp Jannotta, MSU News Service

Scott Schmiedeke (406) 240-2572, Victor, MT Henry Kallis (605) 639-1904, Spearfish, SD See us on the web: www.tte-inc.com

2007 Deere CT322 cab, air conditioning, NEW 74” General Purpose bucket, 90% tracks, 8,300 lb operating weight, 62 hp, 2178 lb operating load, 6400 lb tipping load. Located in Spearfish, South Dakota................$28,500

2000 East end dump, 33-ft. x96”, quad axle, air-ride, 2 lift axles, steel frame, dual action tailgate, poly floor liner, rear hitch for pup trailer, nice trailer, located in Spearfish, South Dakota................$31,000

2003 Case 621D cab, air conditioning, 3 cubic yard bucket, hydraulic quick coupler, 3rd valve, ride control. 5660 hours. Located in Spearfish, South Dakota................$74,900

2008 Cat 420E cab, air conditioning, 4WD, extend-ahoe, pilot controls, auxiliary hydraulics, 30” dig bucket. 3452 hours. Located in Spearfish, South Dakota................$54,900

Montana State University and wheat growers across the state are working together to protect the state’s billion-dollar wheat industry from a tiny orange midge capable of inflicting major damage to the crop.

The adult orange blossom wheat midge superficially resembles a small, orange mosquito and lays its eggs on the maturing head of spring and durum wheat. After hatching, large numbers of midge larvae feed on the developing wheat kernels causing yields to plummet from 80-90 bushels per acre to as little as two.

Bob Stougaard, superintendent of MSU’s Northwestern Ag Research Center in Kalispell and professor of weed science, said the first economically devastating appearance of the orange wheat blossom midge in Montana occurred in Flathead County in 2006.

“We estimated that our losses in 2006 were at least $1.5 million,” Stougaard said.

“That kind of number really gets your attention. We’ve been working on addressing

this problem ever since.”

The orange wheat blossom midge is an invader from Eurasia that has plagued certain areas of the upper Great Plains and much of Canada wheat country. While it is known in the Western Hemisphere as a pest of spring wheat and durum, in Europe and Asia it attacks winter wheat.

Although the Flathead Valley was the first area in Montana to suffer severe economic losses due to this pest, the wheat midge has since made its growing presence felt in other areas of the state, putting wheat growers on alert across Montana, Stougaard said.

Experts with MSU Extension, MSU’s Montana Agricultural Experiment Station and the MSU College of Agriculture have worked with wheat producers to create a state-wide, early-warning detection system to monitor the midge’s spread; are sharing information about strategies to combat the midge through the well-timed application of pesticides and use of biocontrols; and CONTINUED ON PAGE C16

2002 Case 580SM 4WD, air conditioning, cab, extend-a-hoe, power shuttle transmission, new dealer installed engine. 5800 hours. Located in Spearfish, South Dakota............ ............................$37,000

2010 Cat 930H cab, air conditioning, 3 cubic yard bucket, hydraulic quick coupler, 3rd valve, ride control, radial tires. 3710 hours. Located in Spearfish, South Dakota............ .......................... $119,900

A field of Egan wheat, a new, experimental spring wheat line was bred to be resistant to the orange wheat blossom midge, which has been increasingly problematic in Montana and can potentially devastate a crop.

Egan will be commercially available for 2016. In the meantime experts with MSU Extension, MSU’s Montana Agricultural Experiment Station and the MSU College of Agriculture have worked with wheat producers to create a state-wide, monitoring system to track the midge’s spread. They also are sharing information about strategies to combat the midge through the well-timed application of pesticides and use of biocontrols. MSU Photo by Sepp Jannotta.

Tips for fall pastures

By James Stordahl, Clearwater/Polk County Extension, Minnesota Fall is a busy and important time of year for pasture care.

Here is a list of things you can do in the next few weeks to keep your pastures looking great, and give them a boost for next year.

Seed pasture and lawn grasses- From now until mid September are the best time of year to seed or reseed your pastures. Legumes include alfalfa, clover or birdsfoot trefoil.

Common grass species used are Timothy, Orchard Grass, and Smooth Brome. Turf-type lawn grasses like Kentucky bluegrass can be used for higher traffic areas and serve as a good base for your pasture.

Take Soil Samples- See if your pastures need any nutrients.

Anytime from now until the ground freezes is a good time to take samples because the soils are drier and more stable.

The plants have also taken up the majority of nutrients for the season. Stop by the Extension office for a sample kit.

Take Manure Samples- If you are going to fertilize your pastures with manure, sample the manure first so you know how much you should spread. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has a list of Certified Manure Testing Labs.

Fertilize- Use manure, compost, or a commercial fertilizer. As stated in tip 2 and 3, test your soils first, so you know how much you need. Often, only nitrogen is needed in pastures since manure provides quite a bit of phosphorus and many soils tend to be naturally higher in phosphorus and/or potassium.

Weed Control- If you want to control perennial weeds with an herbicide, now is the time. Perennial plants are storing nutrients for winter in their roots. As the nutrients go into the roots, so will the herbicide, giving the best change for a successful kill. It is best to have mowed the perennials though out the summer so they are not so mature. Herbicides usually work best on re-growth or plants that are 4-8” in height.

Check fences- Make sure your fences are in good shape before the snow flies.

Rest the Pasture- If you have a pasture that is over-grazed, rest it for until next year. This will give the grass a chance to store up root reserves for next year, so the pasture will be healthier in the spring. On average, a pasture needs 30 days of rest after 2-3 weeks of grazing. However, this depends on time of year, number of horses, acreage, soil fertility, quantity and quality of forage.

For more information, contact me 800-450-2465 or stordahl@umn.edu. Betsy Gilkerson, UM Extension Educator provided most of this article.

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Bot flys are out!

By Ann Swinker, Ph.D., Penn State Extension Horse Specialist Three species of bots are considered serious pests to horses. The bot is the larval stage of the horse bot fly, Gastrophilus species. Bot fly species vary in where they lay their eggs on the horse and how the eggs hatch. In general, they lay eggs on the forelegs, shoulders and lips during the summer and fall. Where the eggs are laid describes the three species: common bot fly, chin bot fly and nose bot fly.

Stages of the Bot Fly • The eggs hatch when the horse licks and rubs them. Once in the mouth, the small bots burrow into the gums and tongue where they remain for about one month and then migrate into the stomach.

• Upon entering the stomach, the larvae attach themselves to the mucus membrane and remain there for the next eight to 10 months. They detach themselves in the spring and pass through the feces. Once outside the host, the larvae pupate.

• Mature flies emerge in four to six weeks. The flies mate, the adult females lay eggs, and the cycle begins over again.

The flies do not bite, but egg-laying is annoying to the horse.

• The principal damage caused by the bot is to the stomach lining. In extreme cases, bots can cause a stomach rupture or fatal colic if they block the stomach valve to the small intestine.

Management • Consult your veterinarian for drugs available for internal parasite control. Ivermectin is the de-worming drug of choice; be sure to follow the directions on the label before using it.

• Remove (by clipping or scraping) the yellowish bot eggs from the horse’s hair before they hatch. Then sweep them up and dispose of the clippings and eggs away from feeding areas.

• Warm water will cause eggs to hatch, allowing small larvae to be killed before they enter the mouth.

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HEADERS FOR SALE

4 - 2014 Shelbourne headers, 32-ft., used one season, roughly 2000 acres per head.

Phone (605) 685-3986, Wall, South Dakota

TWO NEW GLUE LAM BEAMS FOR SALE 75-ft. 5” long x 48” wide x 12” thick.

Phone (406) 799-6923

HAY FOR SALE 2000 ton second cutting alfalfa in large square bales.

Tests available.

Dillon, Montana area.

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Because the orange wheat blossom midge larva feed on the developing wheat kernels within the blossom, growers may not realize their crop is being damaged until it is too late. MSU is working with farmers to deploy traps to determine if adult midges are in their fields. The presence of 10 or more adult midges in a trap over a two-day period indicates farmers should scout their fields at twilight when the females fly and lay their eggs.

If they see more than one midge per six heads, they know their field is vulnerable to an attack that could hurt the value of their harvest. Photo from MSU Montana Agriculture Experiment Station.

MSU, Extension experts team with wheat growers to combat new pest CONTINUED FROM PAGE C14

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have developed a new wheat variety that is genetically resistant to the midge and which should be available for planting for the 2016 season.

The early-warning detection system involves trapping the midges and counting their numbers. Six Montana Agricultural Research Centers and 26 MSU Extension offices have worked with growers and crop consultants to place hundreds of traps across the state. The cooperative effort, known as the Orange Wheat Blossom Midge Monitoring Project, helped spearhead development of an online information sharing system – MSU Pest Management Network (http:// pestweb.montana.edu/) – where findings are mapped and quantified so that grain growers throughout the state can see if midge populations are present in their area and if the numbers warrant action.

The presence of 10 or more adult midges in a trap over a two-day period indicates farmers should scout their fields at twilight when the females fly and lay their eggs.

If they see more than one midge per six

heads, they know their field is vulnerable to an attack that could hurt the value of their harvest.

David Weaver, a professor of entomology with MSU’s College of Agriculture who also participated in efforts to manage this pest after that first outbreak, said word about how to address the problem has spread thanks to some key players. In particular, Weaver said Dan Picard, a retired MSU Extension agent for Pondera County with a small wheat farm in the Golden Triangle, has taken a leading role in what has been a huge collaborative effort, both to track the insect’s appearance and to educate the farmers.

The Orange Wheat blossom Midge Monitoring Project, which Picard likens to MSU and growers setting up a neighborhood watch – brought Picard out of retirement for short-term contracts with MSU Extension and the Western Triangle Agricultural Research Center.

Both Picard and Weaver said the project CONTINUED ON PAGE C18

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Luther Talbert, professor of plant breeding and genetics specializing in developing Montana spring wheat varieties, examines a head of Egan wheat in a field at the MSU Arthur A. Post Research Farm near Bozeman.

Bred for a gene that prevents the midge larva from developing, Egan represents perhaps the hardest line of defense in the effort to combat the orange wheat blossom midge. MSU Photo by Sepp Jannotta.

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The midge-afflicted wheat kernels may abort entirely, they may not fully develop or only be slightly damaged.

The extent of the damage largely depends on the number of midge larva present. Smaller, immature seeds are the most vulnerable. Photo from MSU Montana Agriculture Experiment Station.

MSU, Extension experts team with wheat growers to combat new pest CONTINUED FROM PAGE C16

is an example of how well integrated MSU is within Montana’s tight-knit wheat community.

“It really is a team effort. People might not be aware of how much the academic community collaborates directly with growers,” said Weaver, an entomologist with MSU’s Montana Agricultural Experiment Station.

“Many people think that we work in isolation as researchers, but it’s the classic ‘it takes a village’ scenario.”

To further help growers, MSU Extension produced a MontGuide on the orange wheat blossom midge, offering critical advice on how to determine the risk. The guide is available as a free download from the MSU Extension Publications Website.

MSU experts have advised growers that spraying – which can be a significant cost – can only benefit a crop if the timing is right, both for the growth stage of the wheat, as well as for the development and hatching of adult midges. The wrong timing of pesticide can prove counterproductive by reducing certain populations of wasps, one of which is a biological control that helps keep wheat stem sawfly at bay, and another that attacks the orange wheat blossom midge.

Luther Talbert, professor of plant breeding and genetics specializing in developing Montana spring wheat varieties, represents perhaps the hardest line of defense. Soon after the 2006 outbreak, Talbert looked for a line of wheat that might hold promise against the

new pest. He found it in an experimental line developed by North Dakota State University.

He cross bred it with several experimental Montana-adapted spring wheat lines that thrive in the Flathead area and have a resistance to the wheat disease, stripe rust. The result was a highly midge-resistant spring wheat dubbed Egan after Egan’s Slough, the location where the pest was first detected in 2006. The new wheat line will go into the seed production next season, with commercial seed to be available in 2016.

“The gene for resistance didn’t exist in any of the 10,000 wheat lines we were evaluating on our breeding program. However, our colleagues in North Dakota and Manitoba (Canada) had developed the tools we needed to breed the resistance gene into our own varieties,” Talbert said. “From our work, Egan rose to the top due to its resistance to the midge, resistance to stripe rust, and its high grain protein.”

A similar effort is underway to breed varieties for other Montana wheat-growing areas, such as a solid-stemmed variety for the Golden Triangle that is also resistant to another major wheat pest, the wheat-stem sawfly.

“The effort to develop integrated approaches, including developing wheat varieties that can resist pests and disease, gives us an ability to respond relatively efficiently and provide sustainable tools to combat the midge,” Talbert said.

MDOL meat and poultry inspection program undergoes federal review

The Montana Department of Livestock’s Meat & Poultry inspection program recently underwent a federal review after a 10-day USDA-Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) visit that focused on inspections of meat processors around the state.

“We were told that the program is in the best shape it has been in years,” said Gary Hamel, Meat & Poultry Inspection Bureau chief at DOL. “It’s a testament to our staff, and to the meat processors we work with.”

The review was conducted in June, and included on-site inspections of seven randomly selected meat processing facilities.

During the inspections, each establishment’s food safety system was examined in detail – sanitation standards, record keeping, inspection methodoslogy and pathogen intervention efforts – to determine if Montana meat inspectors are engaged with business owners in conducting effective, thorough inspections.

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Corrective action plans have been established, as required, to address the minor issues identified during the review, he added.

“The bottom line,” Hamel said, “is that local Montana meat establishments strive to produce the safe and healthy meat and poultry products that consumers demand.”

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By Sharla Sackman, Montana State University Extension Agent, Prairie County The warm summer days we are experiencing are sure to encourage algae growth on livestock water tanks and ponds.

Water from these sources is especially important during these same warm summer days because a cow with a calf at her side requires 17.5 gallons of water per day. Algae can be troublesome since it clogs overflows and some types can even be toxic to livestock. There are a number of things a rancher can do to help prevent and control the amount of algae present in their water sources.

If possible, water tanks should be cleaned frequently. This will help prevent algae growth and reduce the incidence of disease organisms. Covering or shading tanks will also reduce growth since algae requires sunlight to grow. If cleaning out or covering the tanks are impractical, other treatment options exist.

Copper sulfate crystals are commonly used to control algae growth in livestock water sources. Copper sulfate should not be used for sheep water sources since they cannot tolerate high levels of copper. Copper sulfate can be purchased from livestock supply stores and many places that sell livestock mineral supplements.

In livestock tanks, copper sulfate crystals should be applied every 2 to 4 weeks as needed. The crystals should first be dissolved in warm water and then poured throughout the tank. 1 teaspoon of copper sulfate crystals dissolved in 3 ounces water will treat 675 to 1500 gallons of water. Copper sulfate should not be used in systems with metal pipes since it may increase the deterioration of the metal.

For ponds, 1 to 3 pounds of copper sulfate should be applied per acre-foot of water. Ideally, copper sulfate treatments for ponds should be done early in the spring before matted algae growth.

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• Specially designed & engineered for today’s heavier bales. NEWmuonth so call !

IG this SAVE B • Heavy duty undercarriage for years of trouble free service. early to • Well balanced for quicker and safer transport.

•Unique heavy duty bale fork allows bales to be picked in any direction.

• Simple hydraulic controls using 2 tractor remotes.

• Heavy duty push bar eliminates twine or mesh damage from chains.

• Handle bales from field to storage without leaving the tractor seat.

418 Main, Roundup, MT

1-888-423-2605 or 406-323-2605 John Albert - cell 406-860-5532, home 406-947-2203, Guy Maberry - cell 406-350-1167, home 406-538-3634

Financing Available

www.musselshellvalley.com

12 and 14 wheel rakes IN STOCK

These outstanding rakes open, close, raise and lower hydraulically. The wheels float independently, and the high rear opening is adjustable for windrow width.

JUST TRADED

2011 Case IH WD1203 windrower with 18-ft. header.

SAVE $8284 2003 Case IH JX100U

With Case IH LX152 loader/grapple. MFWD, 90 PTO hp, 24 speed transmission, 3 point, 540/1000 PTO, 2 remotes. One owner unit with only 1680 hours.Priced to sell at $39,880

2008 Case IH WD1203, HD162 header

Very clean unit with rear axle suspension, cab suspension, hydraulic header tilt, and header reverser. Only 740 hours, serviced and ready to go.

MVE price just $71,876

CNH Capital LOW rate financing on all 100 hp and above tractors

Starting at 1.9%

Kongskilde 28-ft. field cultivator

2 hydraulic wings, 41/2” spacing, equipped with spikes. Very good shape. MVE price $5687

2012 Case IH Puma 185

MFWD, with CIH L770 loader, 150 PTO hp, 2 speed PTO, auto guidance ready, cab suspension, powershift transmission, duals, block and transmission heaters, monitor mount, trainer seat. Factory warranty plus extended warranty.

Only 921 hours. Book says $146,875.

MVE price $128,696

CNH Capital LOW rate financing on all used haying equipment

Starting at 2.9%

2012 Case IH Farmall 45A

2WD lease return with ONLY 61 hours, PTO, 3-pt., one remote. Still has factory warranty!

Priced to move at $15,686

2011 Case IH L750

loader/grapple. Really nice loader with not a lot of use.

MVE price $9387

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 418 Main, Roundup, MT 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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September 2014

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

“Z” BEST IN “Z” BUSINESS

7-2007 Peterbilt 379 Cat C13, 470 hp, 18 speed Auto shift, engine brake, 36” flat top sleeper....................................................................................................

$62,500

3-2007 Freightliner Columbia daycabs, Detroit 14.0L Series 60, 10 speed Ultrashift, engine brake, air ride, the right length for a 19-ft. grain box........................ $39,500

Toll Free: 1-877-714-5944 Local: 406-278-5944 Fax: 406-278-3218

3-2007 Freightliner Columbia MBE4000, 10 speed Auto shift, wet kit, engine brake............................................... $32,500

Your source for easy to drive ultrashift and autoshift semitrucks and box trucks.

Call to learn more about these driver friendly trucks.

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2006 Sterling AT9500, MBE4000, 460 hp, 10 speed, engine brake, new paint......................................... $34,500

S 2-2007 Freightliner Columbia MBE4000, 450 hp, 10 speed Ultrashift, engine brake, 70” midroof sleeper.............. $25,500

2007 Peterbilt 379 Cat C13, 470 hp, 18 speed autoshift, air ride cab, engine brake.................................... $54,500

2007 Peterbilt 357, Cat C15, 550 hp, 18 speed, engine brake, 46,000 lb. rears, 3-way lockers, LOW miles............... $74,500

2004 International 9400i ISX Cummins, 450 hp, 10 speed, engine brake, 72” sleeper, 24.5 wheels................. $28,500

2005 Freightliner Columbia Cat 15, 435 hp, 10 speed, engine brake.................................... $35,000 2-2007 International 9400i Cat C15, 550 hp, 10 speed, engine brake, air suspension................................. $29,900 2007 Kenworth W900L Cat C15, 550 hp, 13 speed, VIT interior, super clean...................................... $65,000

2-2007 Kenworth T600, Cat, 10 speed Ultrashift, VIT interior, 72” ADAC sleeper. We are going to day cab some of these.

Will make nice tractors or box trucks .............................................. $31,500

2006 Freightliner Century Cat C15, 475 hp, engine brake, 13 speed, air suspension................................. $27,500

2007 Freightliner Columbia 14.0L Detroit, 10 speed Ultrashift, New ITB box, lift axle, wireless remotes, pintle hitch.

Buy one that’s ready or build one your way.................................. Call

7-2006 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 GMC T7500 24-ft. box, tommy lift, roll up door..................... $29,500

2007 Freightliner Columbia, Detroit 14.0L Series 60, Ultrashift, engine brake, New ITB grain body, wireless remotes.....................................................Call

2005 Kenworth T800 Cummins ISM 370 hp, 10 speed, engine brake, air ride............................................. $37,500

2007 Kenworth T800 Cat C13, 470 hp, 72” ADAC sleeper, 18 speed, engine brake.................................... $39,500

2007 Kenworth T600 Cat C15, 430 hp, Ultrashift, VIT interior, new ITB box, new drive tires, pintle hitch, wireless remote............. Call

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Call for rental rates and details

Thinking of year end?

Call today get a quote on a New Timpte or Jet. 2015 Timpte 50-ft.x96”x72”, ag hoppers, electric tarp, hydraulic traps, rear lift axle, air ride, silver metallic................................ Call

4-2015 Jets, ag hoppers, sight windows, vented slopes, LED lights, 96” wide, 68” sides • 1-2015 40-ft. air ride • 1-2015 40-ft. air ride with pintle hitch • 1-2015 34-ft. spring ride

2013 Jet sidedump, 45-ft.x102”, tri axle, air ride, electric tarp, push block, LED lights..................................................Call

2015 Jet sidedump, 46-ft. tri axle, rear lift axle, air ride, gray in color...............................................Call 1993 White/GMC WIA64 Series 60, 12.7, engine brake, 9 speed, 48” midroof sleeper, nice clean older truck................................................. $17,500

2015 Timpte 50-ft.x96”x72”, ag hoppers, electric tarp, hydraulic traps, 3 rows of 5 bullet lights, air ride, S/S front corners....................................... Call

2015 Timpte 40-ft.x96”x66”, ag hoppers, reverse hydraulic traps, bullet lights, electric tarp, splash guards....................... Call

Call to ask about rental return hoppers.

2-2013 Dakota 43-ft. belly dumps, air ride, tri axle, with rear lift axle and black paint.................................................Call

2012 Dakota 43-ft. belly dumps, tri axle, air ride suspension, inside fenders, LED lights.......................... $44,000

New 2015 Timpte 50-ft.x96”x72”, ag hoppers, air ride, rear lift axle, S/S front corners, 2 rows of 5 bullet lights.............................. Call 2 available in September and 2 available first week of October.

2015 Timpte 50-ft.x96”x72”, American ag series, one white one black in color, electric tarp, hydraulic traps, ag hoppers, rear lift axle, S/S front corners............................... Call

1994 Peterbilt 379 Cat 3406B, 425 hp, 8LL transmission, engine brake, lift axle, air suspension................................. $25,000

1999 Ledwell 48-ft. hydraulic tail dropdeck, hydraulic winch............... $26,500

1997 Dorsey reefer van, 53-ft.x102”, air ride suspension, sliding tandems, cold chute.....................................................$8950

2011 Timpte 21-ft.x96”x66” pup, 16-ft. hitch, roll tarp, 2 rows of 3 lights, air gauge, dump valve................................................Call

2015 Timpte 50-ft.x96”x72” American ag series, electric tarp, hyd. traps, ag hoppers, air ride, back up lights, apex lights, rear lift axle, S/S front corners and rear......................... Call

RENT ME 3-2014 Felling dropdecks, 53-ft.x102”, 3 axle, air ride, beaver tail, steel.............. Starting at $39,900

2003 Trail-Eze 48-ft.x102”, hydraulic tail and 4-ft. flip, Braden winch, stake pockets............................................ $29,500

1999 Utility 53-ft. reefer van, air ride, thermo king unit......................................... Call

2007 Wilson Pacesetter 42-ft.x96”x78”, S/S front corners, air ride, roll tarp............................................ $27,500

2014 XL 55-ton lowboy, cheater neck, self contained hydraulic detach, 53-ft. x 102”, air ride, 7 position ride height, pinned for 4th axle..................................... Call 2006 JCB 508C 4x4 telehandler, 8000 lb. capacity, 2 stage boom, 41-ft. height reach, canopy.................................. $32,500

2015 Timpte 50-ft.x96”x72”, ag hoppers, hydraulic traps, electric tarp, air ride, auto deploy rear axle, 2 rows of 9 bullet lights.. Call

PARTS

1-1979 and 1-1981 Heil stainless steel, insulated, 7250 gallon, clean tankers................................... $17,500

2007 Trail-Eze TE80HT 40-ton hydraulic tail drop deck, hydraulic winch............................................... $39,500

Protech headache racks in stock.

Chrome bumpers in stock.

CALL STEVE FOR YOUR PARTS NEEDS

September 2014

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

“Z” BEST IN “Z” BUSINESS

John Deere 2510 and 2010, personal use tractors, well maintained, very clean. Please call for details and pricing.

Toll Free: 1-877-714-5944 Local: 406-278-5944 Fax: 406-278-3218

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USED SEEDING EQUIPMENT

1997 Concord 3000, 40-ft., 12” spacing, 2000 tow behind tank. Cut Bank. Tag #13018......... $18,000

Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., 12” spacing, rubber covered packer wheels, 2320 cart. Tag #13394.... $45,000

2001 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., 12” spacing, semipneumatic packers, 3” carbide tips, 3450 cart. Cut Bank. Tag #9912...................................... $63,500 2013 John Deere 1890 disc drill, 60-ft., 7.5” spacing, extended wear seed boots, all run blockage, 550 bushel 1910 cart. Tag #14338................ $265,000 2013 John Deere 1890 disc drill, 60-ft., 10” spacing, all run blockage, dual casters surround, 430 bushel cart. Tag #13788.................................... $262,350 2012 John Deere 1830 hoe drill, 50-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot, 1910 cart with only 5000 acres. Cut Bank. Tag #14434.................................. $190,000 2011 John Deere 1830 hoe drill, 57-ft., 12” spacing, 5 section, 430 bushel tow behind 1910 cart. Cut Bank. Tag #13597.................................. $155,000

2009 John Deere 1830 hoe drill, 61-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot, VW points 3” spread, 430 bushel 1910 cart. Tag #14492........................... $219,000 2007 John Deere 1830 61-ft., 12” spacing, rock guards, mud scrapers, single shoot, primary blockage, 1910 cart. Tag #14569................... $105,000 1995 John Deere 730 40-ft. disc seeder, 230 bushel tow between cart. 7.5” spacing. Tag #15188......... ................................................................. $25,000 2006 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot, 3450 tow between cart. Tag #13876.......... ............................................................... $100,000 2000 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., 9” spacing, 3450 cart.

Tag #14491.............................................. $71,000 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., 9” spacing, steel press wheels, primary blockage, 3450 tow between cart.

Tag #9877................................................ $68,900 1996 Flexi-Coil 5000, 50-ft., single shoot, primary blockage, 2320 cart. Tag #13987............. $45,000 1995 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., 12” spacing, 1” tips, new hoses. Tag #13461................................... $47,500 1995 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., 12” spacing, 4” rubber press wheels, 2320 carts. Tag #13625..... $50,000 1995 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 550# tips, capped steel press wheels, 2320 cart. Tag #14077...... $40,880 1994 Flexi-Coil 5000, 57-ft., 12” spacing, center tandems, single shoot, stealth openers with carbide tips, 2320 tow between cart. Tag #13294.$47,500 Flexi-Coil 5000 51-ft., 12” spacing, 2320 cart, single shoot. Tag #14421.................................... $29,000 1995 Concord 6012, 60-ft., 12” spacing, 300 bushel tow behind cart. Cut Bank. Tag #13236... $50,000 1992 Concord 5612, 56-ft., 12” spacing, 3 rank drill, AtomJet 1” carbide openers, 3000 tow behind cart.

Cut Bank. Tag #12723.............................. $20,000 1997 Concord 4012 40-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 2000 tow behind tank, Tag #13018................... $18,000

2012 John Deere 1830 hoe drill, 60-ft., 12” spacing, steel press wheels, double shoot, 430 bushel 1910 cart. Tag #13976.................................... $175,000

2012 John Deere 1830 hoe drill, 61-ft., 12” spacing, steel press wheels, rock guards, mud scrapers, single shoot, 1910 cart. Tag #14371...... $192,000 Case IH 8500 45-ft., 7.5” spacing, single shoot. Tag #12374..................................................... $14,775 2013 John Deere 1910 cart, 350 bushel, 8 run, 10” auger, variable rate, tow behind. Tag #14435....... ................................................................. $67,500 1992 John Deere 9450 box drill, 60-ft., 10” spacing, steel packers, fertilizer boxes never used. Tag #15187..................................................... $25,000 John Deere 9350 box drill. Ready to work. Tag #12568........................................................ $8300

More Equipment Arriving Daily

USED SWATHERS Versatile 4750 25-ft. draper header, batt reel. Tag #14956..................................................... $15,900 1985 Massey-Ferguson 885 30-ft. draper header, pickup reel. Tag #15149.............................. $8750 1984 Hesston 6550 16-ft. auger header. Call Cut Bank store for more details. Tag #13799.... $6500 1999 John Deere 955 mower conditioner, rotary, tongue, 13/8 hookup, Impeller conditioner. Choteau.

Tag #14538.............................................. $12,000 New Holland 1475 16-ft. pull type, swing tongue, rubber rolls, nice shape. Tag #15022....... $18,000

2012 MacDon M105, cab, air conditioning, includes a D60 header. Tag #11104..................... $156,750 2011 MacDon M100 windrower, just arrived, low hours. Tag #14847................................. $120,727

2011 John Deere D450, under 300 hours. Well taken care of. Tag #14045................................. $89,000 1998 MacDon 1900 30-ft. draper header, batt reel.

Tag #14350................................................. $9500

We’re on the web at: www.frontlineag.com 4 it out!!

Choteau 1-866-466-5741; 406-466-5741 Conrad 1-877-278-5531; 406-278-5531 Cut Bank 1-800-273-5530; 406-873-5505

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USED ROUND BALERS 2013 John Deere 569 Premium, net wrap, 1000 PTO, push bar, baler automation. Choteau. Tag #99390508............................................... $47,900 2010 John Deere 568 1000 PTO, MegaWide Plus pickup, push bar, surface wrap, hydraulic pickup.

Tag #14731.............................................. $30,000 2009 John Deere 568, 1000 PTO, MegaWide pickup, pushbar. Tag #13289................................ $21,000 2003 John Deere 567 net/twine, hydraulic pickup, 540 PTO, new “mega” hi float tires. Tag #14790... ................................................................. $16,500

2001 John Deere 567 Call Choteau for more details.

Tag #13139.............................................. $14,900 John Deere 566 priced to move. Tag #13941........... .................................................... At Just $12,000 2000 John Deere 566 Mega tooth pickup, 540 PTO, push bar. Tag #14897............................... $12,000 2001 New Holland 688 1000 PTO, net/twine, low bales under 3200. Tag #14942.................... $9500 2000 New Holland 688 540 PTO, Bale Command computer. Tag #14908................................. $7500 1981 New Holland 851 call Conrad for details. Tag #14870........................................................ $2000

USED SQUARE BALERS

New Holland 688 round baler, 1000 PTO, gathering wheels, net and twine. Tag #14768............... $9000

2001 New Holland BB940 3x3 square bale, new arrival. Tag #14846...................................... $32,000 Hesston 4910 large square baler, priced to move.

Tag #12665.............................................. $26,000

New Holland 320 4 cylinder Wisconsin gas engine, clean, shedded. Cut Bank. Tag #15095...... $6500

More Equipment Arriving Daily

USED TURF EQUIPMENT

2012 John Deere 550 XUV, Ancla XT tires, bench seat, manual lift kit. Tag #12393.................. $8000 2013 John Deere 850i green & yellow, its an RSX. Tag #15127.............................................. $14,500

2013 John Deere 825i S4 XUV, bench seat, power lift brush guard, rear protection package. Cut Bank.

Tag #14215.............................................. $17,754 2008 John Deere 850D UTV, diesel, poly roof, rear screen, front and rear hitches. Tag #12361.$8500 John Deere X534 25 hp, hydro transmission, 4 wheel steering, 54” deck, powerflow. Tag #12655..$8500 2013 John Deere 7-Iron 72” mower deck, fits 4720 compact tractor. Tag #12798....................... $3800 2012 John Deere 62D 62” mid-mount mower, fits 2720 tractor. Tag #13420............................ $3200 Ford CM-222 riding mower, 3 cylinder diesel, you have got to see it, you’ll want it. Tag #15085.$4100 2011 John Deere WE85 walk-behind commercial mower, 179cc Kawasaki motor, 3 speed gear transmission, rear discharge, 21” cutting width. Tag #12662.......................................................... $950 2010 John Deere 620i UTV, poly roof, windshield, 2011 John Deere SB11 snowblower, 54”, hydraulic manual box. Tag #10888............................. $8800 chute rotation. 3-pt. hitch mount. Tag #12181....... .................................................................... $2895 2011 John LVB24991 dual rear SCV with lever control for 5085M tractor. Never used. Choteau. Tag John Deere SB59 snowblower, 59”, 3-pt. It could 1557.............................................................. $950 snow, again. Tag #10328............................ $2000

USED SPRAYING EQUIPMENT

John Deere 4830, 100-ft., 1000 gallon tank, hydraulic tread adjust, 3 sensor boom trac, fence row nozzles. Tag #13748.............................. $196,500

NYB pickup sprayer, 60-ft., 440 Raven control, triple nozzle bodies, hydraulic tiplift, 2” bottom fill. Tag #13738........................................................ $6500

John Deere 4940, 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzle spac- 2013 John Deere 4940, 120-ft. booms, high flow ing, 5 sensor leveling system. Tag #13636.......... solution pump, Boom Trac 5 leveling system. Tag ..............................................................$345,000 #13733..................................................$340,000

Choteau 1-866-466-5741; 406-466-5741 Conrad 1-877-278-5531; 406-278-5531 Cut Bank 1-800-273-5530; 406-873-5505

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AFTER HOURS SALES:

Jack Hadcock 271-7839 or 899-5657 Burke McCormick 873-2813 or 450-3606 Dan Lannen 590-4488 Jake Han 450-3605 Joe Flesch 239-2660 Jim Orr 289-0744 Pat Wheeler 450-1704 Barry MacGillivray 590-4703 Neil McCormick 470-2927 Mark Eney 539-0803

2013 John Deere 4940, 120-ft. booms, BoomTrac 5 sensors, wheel slip control, fence row nozzles.

Tag #13907...........................................$326,000 2012 John Deere 4940 BoomTrac 5 leveling sensors, fence row nozzles, HID lighting, high flow solution pump, AutoTrac SF1. Tag #13867.......... ..............................................................$362,000 2009 John Deere 4930, 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, 5 sensor leveling system, Xenon lighting. Tag #11631...................................................$225,000 2008 John Deere 4930, 120-ft. booms, 15” nozzle spacing, SF1 autotrac, swath control. Tag #13807..................................................$170,000 2000 Nitro 275, 104-ft. booms, 1200 gallon tank, autotrac. Cut Bank. Tag #11425..............$95,000 2007 TopAir 2400, 132-ft., 2400 gallon tank, Topcon controller, Raven auto boom. Tag #12737........... ................................................................$59,000 Flexi-Coil 67XL, 100-ft., 1500 gallon tank, dual nozzle bodies, Smucker foam marker, new tank.

Tag #12395.............................................$15,000 1999 Flexi-Coil 67XL, 130-ft., 1000 gallon split tank, windscreens. Cut Bank. Tag #13221.......$10,000 2010 Summers Ultimate, 100-ft., new arrival. Call Conrad store for more details. Tag #14246.......... ................................................................$34,000 Loral Magnum III 3 wheel, 90-ft. booms, 2000 gallon tank, Cummins engine. Tag #13284........$15,000

We’re on the web at: www.frontlineag.com 4 it out!!

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USED TRACTORS

2013 John Deere 9510R, 4WD, SF1 AutoTrac, tires @ 90%. Loaded and in excellent shape. Tag #13845................................................... $335,000 Big Bud 460/30, Montana made, Detroit diesel, cab, 1999 John Deere 8300 MFWD, 32 gpm hydrau4 SCV’s. Tag #10890............................... $53,000 lic pump, 3 SCV’s, 1000 PTO, 3-pt. hitch. Tag #14535..................................................... $65,000 John Deere 9460R, SF1 AutoTrac, duals, 5 SCV’s, hi-flow hydraulics, much more. Tag #14524.......... 1996 John Deere 8200 MFWD, cab with heat & air conditioning, 3 SCV’s, 1000 PTO, 30 gpm hydraulic ............................................................... $325,000 pump. Tag #12205................................... $66,000 2011 John Deere 8285R, premium cab, IVT transmission, 85cc hydraulic pump, 4 SCV’s, 1000 PTO, 1993 John Deere 7700 MFWD, cab, PowerShift, 3-pt. hitch, 3 remotes, duals, 740 loaderTag #14151.... auxiliary hydraulic connect. Tag #14527.$218,500 ................................................................. $49,000 2008 John Deere 7430 MFWD, cab, 4 SCV’s, air seat, cold weather package, more. Tag #14940... 1993 John Deere 7600 MFWD, cab, PowerShift transmission, dual PTO, 3 SCV’s, 740 self leveling ................................................................$118,000 loader, grapple. Tag #14201..................... $43,900 2012 John Deere 7330 Premium MFWD, 96” rear axle, 20 speed AutoQuad transmission, 3 SCV’s, 2005 John Deere 6715 MFWD, cab, PowrQuad, 2 SCV’s, self leveling loader. Choteau. Tag #14042. air seat, premium lighting. Tag #12029.. $152,582 ................................................................. $59,150 John Deere 7200R MFWD, cab, IVT transmission, 4 SCV’s, 63cc hydraulic pump, dual PTO, 3-pt. and 1977 John Deere 4630, cab, PowerShift, 1000 PTO. Arriving soon. Tag #14200....................... $19,500 more. Tag #13856.................................. $195,000 1997 John Deere 9400 4WD, front & rear differential John Deere 4020 open station, Miller loader, 2 SCV’s.

Tag #15101................................................. $9500 lock 24/6 transmission, 4 SCV’s. Tag #11623....... ................................................................. $98,000 Cat CH75 track tractor, local trade, farmer owned, air drill ready, 60% tracks. Tag #14132......... $50,000

2001 Cat 420D 4WD loader backhoe, 88” 4 way bucket, heater, 22” hoe bucket, nice shape. Tag #14771..................................................... $36,500 1998 New Holland TV140, dual PTO’s on cab end, 3 remotes, auxiliary hydraulic pump. Tag #13011. ................................................................. $65,000 1998 New Holland TV140 bidirectional, dual PTO and 3-pt. hitch on cab end, 3 remotes for loader.

Cut Bank. Tag #14327.............................. $35,000 2010 Case IH Puma 195 MFWD, CVT powershift transmission, 4 SCV’s, loader/grapple. Cut Bank.

Tag #13147............................................ $123,886 2004 Case IH MX255 Magnum MFWD, 1000 PTO, 4 SCV’s, Category 3 drawbar. Tag #12276........... ............................................................... $104,000 Case IH 2294 MFWD. Call for more information. Cut Bank. Tag #14379.................................... $24,000 Agco 8620 MFWD, loader with grapple, 3 SCV’s, 3-pt., cowboy cab. Tag #14793................ $21,500 Agco 8610 MFWD, 103 hp, Westendorf TA28 loader/ grapple. Choteau. Tag #14279................. $27,000 1982 Versatile 256 Cummins diesel, little rough but runs good. Tag #12905............................ $19,000 Allis-Chalmers D19 diesel tractor, 2-point, PTO, DuAl 300 loader, grapple. Tag #14821................. $4500

More tractors arriving daily

USED MISC AG EQUIPMENT Magnum MK12 12 wheel rake. Call Dillon for details.

Tag #10213.............................................. $10,500

AFTER HOURS SALES CALL:

Brandt VSF bale processor. In good shape. Tag #13953........................................................ $6725 1993 Haybuster 256 II bale processor. Cut Bank. Tag #14058........................................................ $6000 Degelman R570H rock picker. Call Choteau for more details. Tag #13836..................................... $4000 2012 Degelman 7651 51-ft. landroller. Ready to go.

Tag #14043.............................................. $42,000 Degelman 12-1 blade. Call Conrad for more details.

Tag #14565.............................................. $12,000

Degelman blade, 10-ft. manual blade. Tag #8652.... .................................................................... $3900 John Deere 610 35-ft. chisel plow. Call Choteau store.

Tag #13766................................................. $5600 2005 Rite-Way 8100 70-ft. heavy harrow, hydraulic unfold and tines. Tag #14250................... $28,000 Brandt HH50 50-ft. heavy harrow, hydraulic tine adjust. Tag #14501....................................... $28,000 2005 Swisher RTB12544 pull type, rough cut 44” mower, gas. Tag #13009............................. $1600

Jack Hadcock 271-7839 or 899-5657 Burke McCormick 873-2813 or 450-3606 Dan Lannen 590-4488 Jake Han 450-3605 Joe Flesch 239-2660 Jim Orr 289-0744 Pat Wheeler 450-1704 Barry MacGillivray 590-4703 Neil McCormick 470-2927 Mark Eney 539-0803 Choteau 1-866-466-5741; 406-466-5741 Conrad 1-877-278-5531; 406-278-5531 Cut Bank 1-800-273-5530; 406-873-5505

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USED COMBINES & HEADER

2005 Cat 670, includes header. Call for more details.

Tag #14437............................................ $135,000 2004 John Deere 9760S 936D header, just over 1300 hours. Tag #14167................................. $205,000 2004 John Deere 9760 936D header, atu included.

Tag #14808............................................ $200,000 2001 John Deere 9750 STS, yield monitor, 930 header included. Cut Bank. Tag #14185.. $92,000 2000 John Deere 9650 20-ft. unloading auger, ready to go. Tag #15107.................................... $90,000 1998 John Deere 9610 new air conditioner compressor, concaves and bearings a few years ago. Tag #15175..................................................... $52,000 1996 John Deere 9600 has a 936D header and much more. Tag #15170.................................... $72,000

2001 John Deere 9750, 20-ft. unload auger, twin disk straw spreader with chaffer. Choteau. Tag #8982. ............................................................... $120,000 1992 John Deere 9600, chopper, spreader, John Deere 930R rigid header with pickup reel. Tag #13164..................................................... $55,000

2002 Massey Ferguson 8780XP, chopper, includes 12-ft. pickup header, draper header, pickup reel.

Tag #13103............................................ $102,000

1994 John Deere 9600 includes 930R and 214 pickup header. Tag #14963................................. $50,000 John Deere 7720 one owner, 230 header with batt reel. Tag #15115....................................... $12,500 1980 John Deere 7720, included 224 header with batt reel. Call Choteau store for more details. Tag #14568......................................................$11,700 2010 Case IH 7120 Call Cut Bank store for more details. Tag #13146................................ $226,500 1997 Case IH 2188, good tires, Maurer unloading auger extension. Tag #10674................... $55,000 1994 Case IH 1688 1800 hours, chopper, batt reel.

Tag #14926.............................................. $38,000 John Deere 612 pickup header fits 9750 combine.

Tag #14973................................................. $4000

USED GRAIN HANDLING

Feterl 10x60, 540 PTO, hydraulic winch, manual swing hopper. Tag #15221.......................... $4000 2005 Unverferth 9250 grain cart, tarp, scale. Tag #15076..................................................... $30,400 Unverferth 1315 grain cart, tarp, scale, 1000 PTO, single flotation tires. Tag #14588.............. $75,500 2012 Rem 3700 grain vac, 100 hours, new hose ends.

Tag #14955.............................................. $25,000 2010 Rem 2700 grain vac, one year old fan, only 476 hours. Tag #13707................................... $15,000 Brandt 5200EX traded ikn locally from a previous customer. Tag #14380.............................. $19,500

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By Michael Wright, Big Timber Pioneer Staff Writer As the sun went down July 17 at the junction of the Boulder and Yellowstone Rivers, Sandi Blake shared the unique history of the flowing waters around them. William Clark and his expedition camped nearby 208 years ago that day, she noted.

Conservationists, ranchers and others who attended the Yellowstone River Conservation District Council’s 2014 Summer Boat Tour listened intently under the Thompson Ranch pavilion.

The Yellowstone, the longest undammed river in the contiguous United States, looks much the same today as it did to those intrepid explorers in 1806, she said.

The audience had just gotten off jet boats that traversed almost 25 miles of the river, and they saw that it still flows as wildly as it did when Clark’s team traveled it 208 years ago.

But many other elements have changed since then.

Houses, farms and ranches now line the banks. Farmers and ranchers are trying to make a living along the river, fighting high flows to save their structures and fields. Meanwhile, conservationists fight to keep the river as wild as they can.

The group under the pavilion has spent 15 years trying to take the best of both sides, trying to understand how man and river can coexist.

It all began when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was sued after a pair of consecutive 100-year floods in the 1990s.

Congress mandated a cumulative study be done on human effects on the Yellowstone River. The study is just wrapping up, with a 2015 deadline.

Nicole McClain, executive director of the YRCDC, said conservation district personnel in the counties along the river came forward and wanted to be involved in the study. A few district supervisors stepping forward led to the formation of the YRCDC. The Army Corps takes their help seriously, she said.

“I think it’s really remarkable,” she said, adding that the Corps and YRCDC have a great relationship.

Over the years, the council has piled up reports on topics from fish passage and analyses of different structures in and along the river to reports on noxious weeds, all made available on their website.

Each summer, the group has met in a different location to tour the river and enjoy themselves, which McClain said helps build relationships between ranchers, conservationists and state officials, all part of the council. Officials from the Army Corps also attended the summer get-together.

“It’s connecting the data and results to the people,” she said.

One year, it was a train ride from Livingston to Columbus.

In another year, they visited the headwaters of the stream in Yellowstone National Park.

This year it was a jet boat ride on nearly 25 miles of river, from Big Timber to Reed Point, with stops at fishing access sites, a gravel bar with a view of a county bank stabilization project and ranches where landowners have taken steps to protect their land. The trip ended at Thompson Ranch with a relaxing evening for the participants.

Karin Boyd, a Bozeman-based geomorphologist, said rivers naturally migrate. On a boat between Big Timber and Greycliff, she pointed to a lightly forested area on the south side of the Yellowstone River.

“In 1950, the river was over there,” she said.

She said it’s important the river can “do its thing,” depositing seeds in new places and switching channels when it needs to. The YRCDC has created channel migration maps in hopes it will help predict where the river will go.

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County officials worry about the migration of the river as much as landowners. At a stop on a gravel bar near the Greycliff bridge, Boyd pointed to a rip-rap project — a bank stabilization technique using large rocks to protect land above the bank. It was the spot where Lower Sweet Grass Road nearly touches the Yellowstone.

“This has been my problem child,” said Sweet Grass County commissioner Susie Mosness. She said the riprap was installed in 2011 when high flows threatened to wash out the road, and she is happy to see it stay in place.

However, one worry with bank stabilization projects is that they can deteriorate the natural riparian habitat, like cottonwood trees.

Warren Kellogg, a consultant on bank stabilization, said the plant life is vital for birds and fish and poorly managed bank work can damage the habitat.

“We also need to think about not just whether or not we are protecting that hay field or that house or that railroad or whatever,” he said, “but we need to think about what that is also doing to other aspects of the river.”

He said the YRCDC studies are meant to ensure landowners and others building on the river consider all aspects.

Boyd said landowners have to think about what type of land they have along the bank before deciding to protect it.

A house, for example, warrants protection, but a meadow might not.

Steve Story, manager of Hobble Diamond Ranch, has watched the river from year to year with a careful eye as it has changed channels.

“The Yellowstone has a mind of its own,” he said. “You can’t outsmart it.”

Don Youngbauer, a Forsyth dentist who serves as chairman of the YRCDC called it a balancing act between man and river. The exhaustive research by the Army Corps and the YRCDC is meant not to find a hard and fast solution, but to give people an idea of how to respond to the mind the Yellowstone has.

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According to the some Canadian scientists, parasitoid control can be higher than 40% of the wheat midge population in a given year. The estimated value of the parasitoid, due to savings in insecticide costs alone in Saskatchewan, is estimated to be in excess of $248.3 million over the past decade. The projected economic impact due to midge in Montana for 2014 is predicted to be ~$35 million. With the continued spread of midge in Montana there is considerable interest in inundative control Parasitic wasp (Macroglenes penetrans) strategies that cut midge populations below The use of natural enemies (biological threshold levels. control) for control of wheat midge was atResearch on the release of the parasitoid tractive because of the prolific nature of the is taking a big leap forward with work being midge, the difficulty of targeting the seed done by a team of entomologists, a retired damaging larvae which are concealed in the county extension agent and a research techseed head and the huge potential for high nician, respectively Dr. Gadi V.P. Reddy, yield losses. Biological control was first Dr. Brian Thompson (Western Triangle Ag initiated in 2008 with the introduction of Research Center, Conrad), Dan Picard and the parasitic wasp (Macroglenes penetrans).

Brooke Bohannon (Northwest Agricultural This parasitic wasp attacks and kills larval Research Center, Kalispell). This team restage of the midge. Macroglenes penetrans cently went on a collection trip from July was introduced from North Dakota to 8-10th, 2014 to Alberta, Canada to collect Flathead County in June 2008 by Dr. Bob and import the parasitic wasp Macroglenes Stougaard of the Northwest Ag Research penetrans to Pondera County in the Golden Station of Montana State University. Recent Triangle growing region. The team collabosampling from the Flathead Valley indicate rated with Dr. Héctor A. Cárcamo and Scott parasitoid populations have established.

Meers from Agriculture and Agri-Food However, an apparent lag period between Canada to collect over 700 Macroglenes initial release and rediscovery warrants wasps. These tiny (1-2mm) wasps were further study of their establishment, spread identified as M. penetrans and subsequently and overall impact on pest populations. In imported and released in Pondera and Lake the native range of the parasitoid, parasitism Counties of Montana on July 10th, 2014. levels vary from year to year, but on average The team will assess the establishment of kill ~33% of the wheat midge population. the parasitoid by tracking the populations The parasitoid is very specific to midges over following years as well as monitoring and do not cause any harm to environment. the midge’s response to introduction of their The adult wasp seeks midge eggs/larvae natural enemy. and deposits eggs in it. Though the parasitCONTINUED ON PAGE C38

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2005 John Deere 567..........................$16,900

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

2012 John Deere 3005 compact tractor (23.5 PTO hp) 8 speed transmission, MFWD, 3-pt. hitch, JD 300 loader. Like new.........$18,500 2007 John Deere X540 lawn and garden tractor, 54” mower, powerflow bagger, new engine... ...........................................................$5750 2006 John Deere 1435 front mower, 72” deck.. ........................................................$10,750 Cub Cadet GT3200 54” mower deck & 45” snowblower.........................................$5500 Cub Cadet SLT1554 lawn tractor, 54” deck....... ...........................................................$1650 John Deere 60HD rotary broom (fits 3000 series tractor)................................................$2950 John Deere 665 rotary tiller....................$2950 John Deere 40 60” tiller..........................$1250 John Deere 59 snowblower (fits 3000 series tractor..................................................$2500 John Deere 320 snowthrower...................$150

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By Russ Daly, South Dakota State University Extension One fact on which cattlemen, veterinarians, and animal scientists can agree is that of all the events in most calves’ lives, weaning is the most stressful of them all. If a calf can weather this stress unscathed, they have cleared a major hurdle to a productive future in the feedlot or as a replacement in the breeding herd.

Prolonged stress in a calf’s life results in elevated levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, in his bloodstream. High cortisol levels affect many parts of the immune system. The reproductive capability for lymphocytes -- the white blood cells that produce antibodies or kill infected body cells -becomes limited. Activity of lung macrophages – the white blood cells that engulf germs in the depths of the lungs – is reduced. The immune response shifts away from actions that combat viral infections.

In other words, a calf undergoing prolonged stress is now more susceptible to bacteria and viruses that previously were not problems. Add in the effects of low energy intake and dehydration due to feed and water disruptions, and the physical conditions are just right for illnesses like shipping fever (Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex).

Preparing a calf for weaning can therefore be broken into two different goals: reducing stress and preparing the immune system for what stress might still occur.

While stress reduction at weaning is usually thought of in terms of the actual weaning process itself, how the calf is treated pre-weaning can also help. Making sure stressful procedures are completed well before weaning is an example. Three to four weeks prior to weaning is a good time to work cattle in preparation for weaning. This allows the calf to recover from stressful procedures before the next stress – weaning – occurs.

If not yet done, bull calves should be castrated at preweaning processing. The calf benefits the most when castration is performed as early as possible: shortly after birth or at branding time is better than waiting until pre-weaning.

Likewise, if calves need to be dehorned, it should be done at pre-weaning processing time. This timing allows enough time for healing prior to weaning. In addition, the stress of the procedures is diminished when the calf can reunite with his mother.

Castration and dehorning are less stressful at pre-weaning time compared to at weaning. Stresses are considered additive: cortisol levels are higher and take longer to recover when multiple stressful events (like castration plus dehorning plus weaning) occur at once. An increasing number of veterinarians are addressing pain relief and prevention as additional measures to combat stress. Lidocaine nerve blocks and anti-inflammatory medications in conjunction with castration and dehorning are examples.

Even when we do everything in our power to eliminate stress on calves, these animals will still face some stress and immune suppression in the days to come. For those reasons, it’s necessary to bolster the immune system through vaccinations.

The three-to four week interval prior to weaning will afford calves enough time to respond to vaccines such as those against respiratory viruses (e.g. IBR, BRSV, BVDV, and PI-3) and bacteria (e.g. Mannheimia hemolytica). This is especially true when calves have had previous vaccinations (at branding or turnout time, for example). When a calf sees a vaccine for the second time (compared to the first time), the immune response is quicker and stronger. If pre-weaning processing is the time of first vaccination, it may be necessary to provide a booster dose around the time of weaning.

The choice of pre-weaning vaccines should be discussed with a veterinarian. Some modified-live vaccines will caution against vaccinating calves nursing pregnant mothers if the mothers have not been recently vaccinated. While most veterinarians have not noted problems with this practice, every operation and situation is different, so veterinary input is important.

The timing of pre-weaning processing may also be good for other procedures such as implanting and deworming, especially when calves will be weaned and backgrounded at home. Regardless of whether calves will be kept or marketed, reducing stress and preparing the immune system prior to weaning are things we can control and will result in a healthy transition through weaning. ##### We don’t like their sound. Groups of guitars are on the way out.–Decca Executive, 1962, after turning down the Beatles.

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Summer sale on ‘Range Plants of Montana’ book Montana State University Extension is offering a sale on its book “Range Plants of Montana.” A color guide to identifying rangeland plants, the book is designed to be a useful reference for ranchers, land management personnel, students and nature enthusiasts.

About two-thirds of Montana, 62 million acres, is classified as rangeland, which supports a large diversity of animal and plant species on varying geography.

“Rangelands provide much of what makes Montana special – open space for ranching and recreation, clean air and water and abundant wildlife,” said Jeff Mosley, MSU professor of range science and Extension

range management specialist. “The color photographs and non-technical language in Range Plants of Montana will help you discover the plants that inhabit our rangelands and enable you to more fully appreciate the beauty, diversity and complexity of these native ecosystems.”

“Range Plants of Montana” reviews 96 common grasses, forbs and shrubs, including characteristics, site and habitat, management considerations and notes on the plant’s response to grazing. Color photos of each plant and drawings are included to assist in identifying grasses, as well as an illustrated glossary and index.

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

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

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

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Introduction of a natural enemy of Orange Wheat Blossom Midge to Montana CONTINUED FROM PAGE C32

Future plans for implementing natural control measures for midge include collection of alternate parasitoids from other areas of Canada for release. These include Platygaster tuberosula, a promising addition to our biological control arsenal. In 1993 and 1994, Agriculture Canada and the International Institute of Biological Control in Delémont, Switzerland, collaborated to release Platygaster tuberosula into Saskatchewan to augment biological control of wheat midge. At first Platygaster tuberosula individuals were recovered at low numbers

in each of the last 5 years. However, in 2001, the parasitoid population density increased fivefold at the release site and showed signs of migrating into the surrounding area.

The team at Western Triangle Ag Research Center is confident that both parasitoids, if established will have significant impact on midge populations in Montana.

Future work will include collection and rearing of midge in the laboratory for more detailed description of pest-host interactions in our growing area.

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Like many warm-season perennials, native grasses need rest prior to fall dormancy. This rest period allows the grass to store adequate energy (carbohydrates) in the root systems to overwinter successfully. Although warm-season perennials are dormant over the winter, they are still alive and must metabolize carbohydrates to support respiration and remain healthy during dormancy. Furthermore, root reserves are required to initiate vigorous growth the following spring.

Late-season rest also allows the plant to move nutrients and carbohydrates from above ground structures down into the root system for winter. Considerable amounts of nutrients and energy are present in above ground portions of the plant during late summer. Removing those prior to dormancy deprives the plant of a substantial resources that would otherwise contribute to overwinter reserves.

Aggressive use of native warm-season grasses in late summer can lead to weakened stands and unacceptable levels of weed encroachment. In turn, this will lead to reduced carrying capacity and production – and eventually, even stand loss.

There are a few simple steps that will allow you to avoid this problem.

First, do not harvest hay from a native grass stand after about August 15 each year. Growth rates after that date are typically much reduced and therefore, any additional yield that may be realized by waiting until after that date will be minimal. On the other hand, the almost total defoliation of the plant resulting from hay

harvest removes a tremendous amount of nutrients and energy. Such late harvests do not leave enough time in the remainder of the growing season for the plant to overcome that removal and still store adequate overwinter energy reserves.

In the case of grazing, enough leaf surface area is retained with proper management that plants are under much less stress than results from a hay harvest. As a result, grazing can continue into early September without negatively impacting overwinter energy storage. If you have grazed continuously throughout the summer, the period of fall rest may need to be somewhat longer, maybe starting as much as six weeks before the first killing frost (typically October 15 in much of the Mid-South). On the other hand, where rest has been allowed during the course of the summer as would occur with proper rotational grazing, a stand could be grazed to within about four weeks of a frost, or about September 15. The actual amount of rest a grazed stand requires can be gauged by canopy condition/stand height in late summer. A good rule of thumb would be to have stand heights of 18 inches or more at the first killing frost.

Recognizing the importance of fall rest and managing grazing and hay harvests to ensure that it is provided is important to maintaining healthy, vigorous and productive native grass stands.

Indeed, late summer is one of the most critical times of year for native grass management. Proper rest at this time can allow stands to last for 15 years or more.

Trader’s Dispatch, September 2014 — Page C39

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To auger grain is a simple and familiar task! To auger grain out of a bag with maximum efficiency is a uniquely different task. The RENN Farm Boy unloader with its volumetrically balanced grain transfer box easily moves grain into the 14” boost auger.

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Harmful algal blooms - Are my cattle in danger?

By Michelle Arnold, DVM-Ruminant Extension Veterinarian (UKVDL). Contributors: Dr. Cynthia Gaskill (UK Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory), Dr. Amanda Gumbert, Dr. Steve Higgins, Kylie Schmidt (University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension) Water is the most critical factor in the diet of cattle and during hot and dry weather, it is especially important to monitor water quality. Harmful algal blooms (HABs) can reduce water quality and intake, and are potentially toxic to livestock. Although blooms can occur at any time of year, they happen most often in the warmer months between June and September. In freshwater, the majority of HABs are caused by cyanobacteria or blue-green algae. Blue-green algae are simple plants that exist naturally in water and wet environments. They prefer warm, stagnant, nutrient-rich water and are found most often in ponds, lakes, and slow moving rivers. Farm ponds contaminated with fertilizer run-off or direct manure and urine contamination are prime places for algae to thrive.

During periods of hot and dry conditions, rapid proliferation of blue-green algae may result in a “bloom”, which is a build-up of algae that creates a green, blue-green, white, or brown coloring on the surface of the water, sometimes occurring as mats or scum. It may look like a floating layer of paint. Windy conditions can concentrate algal blooms along water edges, increasing the risk for livestock to ingest algae when they drink. Of the more than 2000 species of blue-green algae identified, at least 80 are known to produce toxins that can affect animals and humans.

The most common species of blue-green algae in North America associated with poisoning are Anabaena, Aphanizomenon, Oscillatoria, and Microcystis. Microcystis is the most common bloom-forming genus, and is almost always toxic. Microcystis blooms are a greenish, thick, paint-like (sometimes granular) material that accumulates along shores.

Scums that dry on the shores of lakes may contain high concentrations of microcystin toxin for several months, allowing toxins to dissolve in the water even when the cells are no longer alive or after a recently collapsed bloom. Species of the genus Anabaena form slimy summer blooms on the surface of lakes and reservoirs. Oscillatoria form long, slender, straight filaments that usually remain separate but form dense surface scums. Its presence may be revealed by a strong earthy odor and the filaments are easily detected visually in a water sample.

Environmental factors such as water temperature, sunlight, water pH, and nutrient concentration affect when toxins will be produced. Cyanobacterial toxins (“cyanotoxins”) can affect the liver and nervous system and have been implicated in human and animal illness and death in over fifty countries worldwide, including at least 35 U.S. States. Human poisoning associated with cyanotoxins most commonly occur after exposure through drinking contaminated water or water recreational activities. Exposure can result in a number of symptoms in people including skin rashes; eye, nose, mouth, or throat irritation; allergic reactions; headache and malaise; and gastrointestinal upset including abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. In humans, it is believed the toxin must be ingested for fatalities to occur. Animals that consume the affected water may die suddenly, or suffer from weakness, staggering, or photosensitization depending on the specific toxin and amount ingested.

Blue-green algae toxins are released when algal cells are damaged and die in the water (for instance, after water is treated with an algaecide such as copper sulfate), or when ingested water reaches the animal’s digestive tract and algal cells are disrupted, releasing the toxins. Some algae produce potent neurotoxins (toxins that affect the nervous system) that cause signs in animals such as muscle tremors, difficulty breathing, seizures, profuse slobbering, diarrhea, and rapid death within minutes to hours. Other algae can produce hepatotoxins (toxins that affect the liver) that can cause death quickly or a more delayed onset of death after signs of liver failure develop. Photosensitization, a skin condition causing white (light or non-pigmented) areas of skin to peel, can occur in animals that survive the acute stages of liver damage. Pets and livestock are most at risk when drinking contaminated water or cleaning algae from fur/hair coat. Most animals exposed to blue-green algae toxins die acutely and are often found dead very near the water source.

The only treatment is supportive care and medications to alleviate the symptoms.

If algal blooms are noticed, testing of water samples CONTINUED ON PAGE C41

Harmful algal blooms - Are my cattle in danger?

CONTINUED FROM PAGE C40

with algae is recommended because not all blooms produce toxins. Many algal blooms in Kentucky are composed of harmless green algae which may look like underwater moss, stringy mats or floating scum. It is impossible to tell visually if a water source contains blue-green algae or not, or to determine which specific species are present without laboratory identification.

The UK Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory accepts water samples and forwards them to referral laboratories for blue-green algae identification and the presence of toxins Anatoxin-A, and Microcystin. Please visit the website http://vdl.uky.edu/ TestInformation.aspx and search under “Toxicology” for further information regarding sampling and pricing. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has released a “Blue-Green Algae Sampling Resource List” of companies that provide blue-green algae sampling and analysis services.

The list can be found at http://www.in.gov/idem/algae/files/ bluegreen_sampling_services.pdf. For protection of human health from exposure to the algae and any of the toxins, many states use the World Health Organization (WHO) guideline level of 100,000 algal cells/ml water or a microcystin toxin level of 6 parts per billion (ppb) for a Recreation Advisory and beaches will be closed if the microcystin toxin level reaches 20 ppb. In Kentucky, cyanobacteria were recently found to be growing in Green River Lake, Taylorsville Lake, Barren River Lake, Nolin Reservoir and Rough River Lake at levels that prompted a recreational advisory. Unfortunately, testing water for an actual toxin is problematic because toxins are not uniformly distributed in the water source, testing can be quite expensive (for example, California charges $175 per water sample to identify anatoxin-a), and there are many blue-green algae toxins for which no diagnostic tests exist. To be safe, always assume that a blue-green algal bloom has the potential to be toxic. For more information, visit the EPA website http:// www2.epa.gov/nutrient-policy-data/cyanotoxins.

Steps to Prevent Blue-Green Algae Poisoning in livestock and pets: 1. Always assume that a blue-green algal bloom is toxic.

2. Provide constant access to clean, clear fresh water and fence off or otherwise prevent access to stagnant, scum-covered ponds. Fencing off natural water sources and providing alternative water sources is the best option.

3. Do not allow animals to contaminate the water with feces and urine. Prevent fertilizer or manure runoff from entering water sources. Phosphorous is particularly important in fueling cyanobacteria growth.

4. If a water source is treated with an algaecide such as copper sulfate, prevent animal access to the water for at least a week or longer to allow degradation of any released toxins in the water. It is best to wait until the pond is no longer stagnant before allowing animals to drink from it.

5. Creating and maintaining natural buffers such as trees and shrubs between farmland, housing developments and waterways can help filter out excess nitrogen and phosphorus before they reach the water.

Steps to Prevent Blue-Green Algae Poisoning in humans: 6. Do not swim or allow children or pets to swim in water with scum layers or blooms. Avoid jet-skiing, windsurfing, tubing, or water-skiing over scum or blooms.

7. Do not use untreated water for drinking, cleaning food, or washing camping gear.

8. Do not boil water to remove blue-green algae; this will not remove algal toxins.

9. If you come into contact with a bloom, wash your skin and hair thoroughly. If your animal comes into contact with a bloom, wash it thoroughly with clean water to prevent bluegreen algae ingestion when your animal licks itself.

10. Do not eat fish or shellfish caught or harvested in a bloom area.

11. Respect any water body closures by public health authorities.

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By Shannon Ruckman, DNRC Northeastern Land Office, Montana People rarely talk about drinking water and Building Director for the City of Kaand wastewater treatment systems; faucets lispell, was hard at work beginning in the run and toilets flush with absent-minded late 1990s along with the Parks and Public consistency. A highway improvement projWorks departments, developing plans for ect, a new interchange—infrastructure like city parks, stormwater systems, and water this gets the occasional headline. But the and sewer infrastructure. other stuff? Drinking water and wastewater “We weren’t reacting. We were anticipattreatment systems are buried underground ing,” he says. and hidden on the edge of town. They are Between 2000 and 2009, Kalispell grew a feat of engineering and technology, a at a rate of 42.5 percent, according to Cencornerstone of modern civilization, but in sus figures cited by Flathead County. To reality they’re invisible. keep pace, the city invested heavily in its Until something breaks. Or wears out. water and sewer infrastructure, obtaining Or when a community experiences rapid five SRF loans worth $19.4 million. The growth. loans financed four new wells to supply When one of the above happens, people drinking water and a 2-million-galllon notice something right away: fixing a drinkwater storage tank, along with upgrades to ing water or wastewater treatment system is the sewage treatment plant, which boosted expensive. And when one or both systems its daily processing capacity from 3 million need to be modernized or expanded, there’s gallons to 5.2 million gallons. no getting around it. Homes, businesses, “We were actually building capacity to schools—without this kind of infrastructure, accommodate future growth,” says Jentz. everything comes to a halt.

“We were able to absorb the boom.”

The Montana Legislature established With a short pause for the Great Recestwo State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan Prosion, Kalispell’s growth has continued. The grams—one for wastewater and the other city added 120 new homes in 2013. Cabela’s for drinking water projects. Both programs opened a store in November; by next year provide at- or below-market interest rate there will be eight more businesses in the loans to eligible Montana communities. same area, 150,000 square feet of retail They are funded with capitalization grants space and more new jobs. The investment from the U.S. Environmental Protection in water and sewer infrastructure pays Agency and are matched by 20% with Statedividends every time a developer walks into issued general obligation bonds. When Jentz’s office. communities borrow from the fund, their “Economic development is very timepayments “revolve” to finance loans for sensitive. If we can’t accommodate a future projects. developer, he’ll go someplace else,” says The program is administered jointly by Jentz. “The last thing you want to do is DNRC and the Montana Dept. of Environbring a developer into your office, and he’s mental Quality (DEQ). The DEQ oversees talking about a new commercial developthe technical aspects of each water or sewer ment that’ll generate 150 jobs, or a new project. DNRC issues the general obligation subdivision, and you have to tell him, ‘we bonds and administers the loans. just don’t have the capacity to serve you.’

The SRF program delivers economic They want it now, and if you don’t have it, benefits in several ways. Communities that they won’t come again.” face expensive upgrades get the cheapest Having water and sewer service in place possible financing, mitigating impacts to “adds tremendous predictability. We have ratepayers. Contracts for improvement hard facts. We can tell a new business what projects generate hundreds of jobs for Monlines they can hook up to, what the costs tana-based engineering and construction will be, what the user rates are. Businesses firms every year. Substandard wastewater don’t want to get involved in the logistics treatment systems can negatively impact of new infrastructure.” valuable natural resources, including soils, In 1992, Kalispell’s wastewater treatment groundwater and surface water; protecting system ranked among the most technothese resources maintains their productivity logically-advanced in the U.S., and went for other services, and avoids costly remeon to win EPA and Flathead Basin awards diation efforts if they’re impaired. Finally, a for exceeding the most stringent discharge city or town with sufficient water and sewer limits. The upgrades financed in 2007 maincapacity is equipped to attract new growth tained those high standards. At the time of and development, which means new jobs discharge, Kalispell’s treated wastewater is and economic opportunities on main street. just short of drinking water quality.

Kalispell: Absorbing the Boom In 2013, the city needed to fix a problem Tom Jentz and his colleagues saw it with the treatment system and came back to coming: Kalispell was going to grow like DNRC for financing. In addition to authoit had never grown before. Jentz, Planning rizing a $1.3 million SRF loan for the project, DNRC was able to refinance the city’s five previous loans at a lower interest rate, providing $2.3 million in debt forgiveness.

Jentz says the city’s stringent water-treatment standards reflect community values.

“Clean water is paramount for us. It’s a community image, a marketing image, but also an environmental reality. We discharge into watersheds with very high water quality. We have a responsibility there.”

Fairfield: Small town, big problem In Fairfield, population 718, 2004 was a year to remember. Mayor Lillian Alfson still has the photographs. A row of porta-potties lined up outside Fairfield High School. Porta-potties at strategic locations along Main Street. At gas stations and other businesses.

Alfson laughs. “There was practically one on every street corner. They got us through until the water table came back up City of Kalispell planning and building director Tom again.”

Jentz. (Photos courtesy of Montana DNRC) CONTINUED ON PAGE C44

Tannic acid may reduce allergenicity of peanuts

By Rosalie Marion Bliss, Agricultural Research Service A phytochemical compound called tannic acid may be an effective scavenger of peanut allergens, according to a study by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists.

The study was conducted by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) food technologist Si-Yin Chung and support scientist Shawndrika Reed, in the agency’s Food Processing and Sensory Quality Research Unit in New Orleans, Louisiana.

ARS is USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency.

The researchers wanted to see if tannic acid can react with peanut allergens in a way that would help reduce or prevent allergic responses that are induced when people accidentally ingest peanut residues contained in food products. Tannic acid, or tannin, is a phenolic antioxidant commonly found in legumes, coffee, tea, and certain tree barks. It has been shown to bind to allergenic protein fragments.

Chung and his colleagues studied whether mixing tannic acid with major peanut allergen proteins (Ara h 1 and Ara h 2) would form stable complexes (pellets) that could prevent release of the peanut allergens in the human stomach and gut. If so, the allergen complexes could be excreted and an allergic reaction could be reduced or possibly prevented.

Allergic reaction occurs when an antibody called immunoglobulin E binds to the allergenic protein fragments, leading to the release of histamines.

For the study, Chung mixed four different levels of tannic acid in peanut butter extract. The pellets that were formed and collected were each tested in a solution at the acidic level of the human stomach (pH 2) and then in another solution at the alkaline level of the intestines (pH 8). The solutions were analyzed for allergens that might be released from the pellets under those pH conditions. Results showed that the pellets formed at tannic acid concentrations greater than 0.5 milligrams per milliliter of peanut butter extract did not release major peanut allergens at either pH level.

The study shows that tannic acid holds promise as a scavenger that binds to allergenic peanut proteins and keeps those proteins from being released in the stomach and gut after ingestion.

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Porta-potties don’t belong in Fairfield, well-kept and prosperous, the malting barley capital of Montana. Anheuser-Busch operates a 225,000-bushel storage and transfer facility here; the tall metal silos are the town’s skyline, with the Rocky Mountain Front beyond. The Sun River Electric Coop, Teton Banks, and Three Rivers Telephone Coop are all based here. Fairfield has what all small towns want – a stable employment base.

What Fairfield didn’t have was a dependable water system.

Constructed in the 1940s and expanded several times, it consisted of eight wells, five well houses with chlorination equipment, and two elevated storage tanks, along with a network of service lines and sewer mains. The key problem involved the wells.

“Four of the eight wells are very shallow,” says Alfson. “Fairfield is surrounded by the Greenfield Irrigation District, and when it’s irrigating season and water is flowing through the canals, the wells produce just fine. But when irrigation season ends and there’s no recharge to the aquifer, the shallower wells don’t provide enough water.”

A related problem involved lack of monitoring: the town had no way of measuring water volume in any of its wells.

“It was very difficult to coordinate the supply from the wells with demand from the town,” says Alfson. “Part of that was not knowing what the supply or demand was, because we didn’t have any meters.”

As for the sewer system, the problem was simpler. “In a word, old,” says Alfson. “A lot of sections of line were plugged with tree roots, and water infiltration was a major issue.”

The sewer system upgrade commenced in 2008.

NCI Engineering of Great Falls developed the preliminary engineering Fairfield mayor Lillian Alfson. report and (Photos courtesy of Montana DNRC) designed

the new collection system. Two SRF loans were part of the financing package, one for $333,900, another for $307,100.

The town applied for and received forgiveness on the former loan. Construction began in 2009 and included new sewer mains, service lines, and manholes.

The drinking water system improvements, set to begin in 2014, will include up-to-date monitoring technology.

“We’re putting in a control system that can measure water levels in each well, along with water levels in the storage tanks,” says Alfson. “The system will also determine which well to draw from at any given time. Our utilities manager will be able to control the entire city system from a laptop computer.”

Another key upgrade includes water meters, which will give the town something it hasn’t ever had: an accurate breakdown of water consumption.

“We’ve always operated on a flat rate,” says Alfson. “Now we can collect data for a year and use it to determine a new rate structure.”

NCI Engineering continues to work with the town on the water system improvements. The town was able to hire Montana construction firms for all phases of both projects.

Financing for the water system improvements includes two SRF loans, one for $248,637 and another for $322,000. When the project is complete, the town will receive forgiveness on the former loan.

“The cost of doing any substantial infrastructure work is way beyond what a small town can afford,” says Alfson. “Without the loan forgiveness, without the grant funds, we would have been looking at a monthly rate increase of 21 dollars. Instead it’s going to be seven dollars. I don’t think you’ll find anybody more appreciative of the SRF program than the town of Fairfield.”

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Trade policies contribute to U.S. wheat market success

The 2013/14 marketing year had two big surprises — Brazil and China topped the charts as the top two U.S. wheat customers. These markets typically do not import large amounts of U.S. wheat, but their purchasing spree demonstrated there is always great potential for increased U.S. wheat exports, especially if trade policy challenges can be resolved.

What was different this year? Both of these countries had a need for high quality wheat — and they knew where they could find it.

USW actively works to showcase the quality, reliability and value of the six U.S. wheat classes to each of these markets — even in years when they do not source such large quantities of their wheat needs from the United States.

Our staff regularly meets with buyers to explain the current year’s crop quality and routinely provide information on the U.S. wheat marketing system. This long-term focus allows buyers to quickly turn to the U.S. wheat farmer, versus our competitors, when market situations arise.

For example, USW has been working in China for more than 25 years, despite China’s status as the largest wheat producer in the world. When poor crop conditions and declining strategic reserves occurred, Sinograin, a Chinese government wheat buyer, took advantage of a price advantage for a large U.S. SRW crop and acted quickly to purchase 2.8 MMT of U.S. wheat to refill grain reserves. Additionally, the private sector imported 1.21 MMT, including four of the six wheat classes. In all, China purchased 4.21 MMT of U.S. wheat.

During the past two years, Brazilian millers could not source enough wheat from Mercosur countries. Fortunately, the government implemented a temporary zero duty tariff rate quota for non-Mercosur wheat and Brazilian millers purchased 4.21 MMT of U.S. wheat, primarily HRW, according to USDA Foreign Agricultural Service.

Both of these countries, however, have policies in place that limit U.S. competitiveness as a consistent supplier.

For example, potential sales of U.S. wheat are severely limited in the Brazilian wheat market due to a 10 percent tariff differential between the United States and Mercosur member countries — despite the fact that Brazil is among the top three importers of wheat in the world. Additionally, Brazil has failed to implement a 750,000 MT duty free tariff rate quota for non-Mercosur wheat, agreed upon in the WTO Uruguay round, that further contributes to a lack of regular imports of U.S. wheat.

China has several policies in place to encourage wheat production, including minimum support prices and input subsidies. The government also administers a tariff rate quota system that allocates low import tariffs mainly to government entities and only a limited quantity is allocated to the private sector at these same low tariff rates.  Policy restrictions have routinely limited exporters’ ability to sell large, consistent amounts of U.S. wheat to these two large and important wheat markets. However, we hope that last year’s positive reactions from end users to receiving high quality U.S. wheat will lead to more open trade policies in the future to create more trade between our countries — not just in a year of need, but in every marketing year.

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Blue Marble Biomaterials president and chief scientific officer James Stephens, left, visits with Julie Kies, DNRC’s biomass utilization program manager, at the Blue Marble facility in Missoula, Montana. In the background is a shipment of western red cedar limbs to be used in producing Thujone, a personal care and cosmetic ingredient. Photo courtesy of Montana DNRC.

Every new business needs a foundation, a market or product to build upon. In the case of SmartLam Technologies Group, LLC, that foundation measures eight feet wide by forty feet long, is built entirely from Montana timber, and comfortably supports several hundred tons of equipment and machinery in some of the world’s most brutal environments.

Located in Columbia Falls, Montana, SmartLam has developed the first CrossLaminated Timber (CLT) processing line in the United States. The company found immediate market interest in CLT “mats” for use in the energy and utility industries – most notably in the exploration and transmission sectors, where SmartLam mats support massive drilling rigs, pipelines and other supporting machinery.

“Right now our biggest markets are Alaska, Texas and North Dakota,” says Casey Malmquist, SmartLam’s general manager.

“Energy and utility companies face stringent environmental regulations to protect soil and water and our mats help them meet those objectives in a cost-effective and sustainable manner.”

In the cross-lamination process, milled boards are finger-jointed and glued to create a single board of the desired length. A group or “deck” of these boards are laid out flat, adhesive is applied to the top of the deck, and then a second deck of boards is set at 90 degrees to the layer below. The process continues, like building a sandwich, until the product reaches the desired thickness.

After that, the multi-layer unit is pressed and routed.

“The cross lamination acts like rebar in reinforced concrete, delivering strength in two directions just like a slab of concrete,” says Malmquist. “The strength of the nontoxic formaldehyde-free adhesives exceeds that of the wood fiber, allowing us to earn 100% of the engineering values of the wood, a renewable and sustainable natural resource.”

Smart Lam directly employs 17 people, including many highly-skilled mill workers who had lost their jobs to cutbacks in the forest products industry. “We’re fortunate to have three major sawmills in the region, Plum Creek, Stoltze and Pyramid, all of whom have been incredibly supportive and helpful,” says Malmquist. “We expect our workforce to approach 30 within the next year, and it won’t be long before we are

capable of processing 20 million board-feet of wood fiber annually.”

Smart Lam was awarded a $30,000 Wood Product and Biomass Utilization Grant from DNRC in January of 2013, just as the company was getting on its feet. Funding for the grant was made available through the USDA Forest Service.

“The funds really helped jumpstart those first few critical hires and helped us get a first payroll put together before we were into revenue,” Malmquist says. “Partnering with the DNRC and several universities has been very successful. The success of efforts to commercialize CLT in other countries was driven by public / private and academic collaboration. We believe in that same model.”

Malmquist also believes that CLT technology has a bright future in Montana and the U.S. “The products we’re making today are a starting point,” he says. “Down the road we expect to begin building prefabricated CLT panels to replace concrete and steel in low and mid-rise commercial and residential structures. The Europeans are raising 10-12 story buildings with no concrete or steel above the ground floor. That’s a game-changer.”

And Montana, he says, is an ideal place for the CLT industry to take root.

“Montana has a world-class supply of renewable and fast-growing fir and larch, as well as western white woods like Ponderosa pine, Englemann spruce and lodgepole pine.

Smart Lam is just one example of a small company that can add value to our forest resources while ushering in a new era of sustainable forest management policies.”

Blue Marble Biomaterials: Beyond petroleum James Stephens has a vision in which the endless array of stuff the world needs – from kitchen utensils to automobile dashboards, flavors, and advanced carbon composites – is made from pine trees, or corn stalks, or the needles from a Western red cedar, rather than from petroleum.

“96% of the world’s consumer goods right now are made from petroleum products,” says Stephens, President and Chief Scientific Officer of Missoula-based Blue Marble Biomaterials. “Our mission is to replace petroleum-based chemicals with fully sustainable, zero-carbon specialty chemicals. We believe a renewable economy has arrived. Today people are manufacturing CONTINUED ON PAGE C48

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SmartLam Technologies Group, LLC, has developed the first Cross-Laminated Timber processing line in the United States. A $30,000 DNRC Wood Products grant helped SmartLam get up and running. SmartLam directly employs 17 workers, including many highly-skilled mill workers who had lost their jobs to cutbacks in the forest products industry. Photo courtesy of Montana DNRC.

bioplastics from corn sugars. We can turn a tree into blueberry flavoring.”

Along the way, Stephens also believes companies like Blue Marble, which depend upon forest and agricultural biomass for raw materials, can play an integral role in Montana’s forest management practices.

In the beginning, Blue Marble was a concept in search of a market. “In 2005 we were focused on renewable jet fuels and renewable natural gas,” Stephens says. “Three years later, we turned away from renewable energy. We started to explore what it would take to manufacture the highest-value biomass products.”

Blue Marble learned of the DNRC grant program supporting the development and expansion of markets for woody biomass.

The company submitted a proposal and was awarded a $30,000 grant to move forward.

Funding for the DNRC grant was made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and the USDOI Bureau of Land Management.

The DNRC grant “helped us establish and plan the engineering and turn the raw materials into real products,” Stephens says.

“That grant is a big key to Blue Marble actually focusing on forest products. Without that encouragement we would not necessarily have pursued forest materials. It was pivotal in moving us in the direction we’re going now.”

Julie Kies, Biomass Utilization Program Manager in DNRC’s Forestry Division, says, “We were impressed and intrigued by Blue Marble’s project proposal. They were really going after the small-diameter wood, branches and needles – the lowest value biomass material that is commonly burned in the forest after harvest. These are just the kinds of businesses we want to support in Montana. They’re innovative. They’re thinking locally and globally. They employ talented, well-paid professionals. And they use a locally-abundant, low-value resource to produce a high-value product.”

Today Blue Marble operates a biochemical refinery in Missoula that’s quickly expanding. Using forest materials no one else wants – needles from conifers, waste bark and other slash from forest management activities – the company extracts oils, terpenes and other chemicals using its proprietary technology; the chemicals are then sold to companies for use in flavoring, cosmetic scents, fragrances, lotions and other products.

Blue Marble is currently ramping up to extract the oil of Western red cedar needles,

to be used in producing Thujone, a personal care and cosmetic ingredient. “We brought in more than 500 tons of cedar needles from Idaho and Montana. Over the next four months we’ll be bringing in another 2,000 tons,” Stephens says. “We have two major processes, a fermentation process and an extraction process. We have a list of clients who come to us and say, ‘I’m looking for this or that product.’ We go and find it and develop the manufacturing process for them.”

The company surveyed potential locations around the country and decided Montana had all the right elements: a strong commitment to environmental protection, an educated workforce in Missoula, good access to policymakers, and of course a very large reserve of biomass.

At the moment, Blue Marble boasts a workforce of 14 full-time, three part-time and a half-dozen or so temporary workers.

But that’s going to change soon. In the next 18 months, the company is planning to add another 100 full-time jobs in Missoula. The company also brings business to local truckers, contractors and suppliers.

“We have production people from the University of Montana College of Technology, and an extensive research-anddevelopment staff of biologists, chemists, botanists, engineers,” Stephens says. “We also hire a lot of metal workers, pipefitters and other technical people when we build a new production line.”

Kies invited Stephens to give a presentation about Blue Marble to the Montana Forest Products Retention Roundtable, a working group hosted by DNRC that includes state and federal forest managers, elected officials, forest-dependent businesses, conservation interests, and others. Roundtable members were equally impressed with Stephens’ energy and vision and invited him to become a member. (For more on the Roundtable, see sidebar story.)

“Through his involvement with the Roundtable, James became familiar with the challenges facing forest management and the forest products industry in Montana,” says Kies. “As a result, he’s made direct connections with local mills to explore new partnerships, such as integrating biochemical extraction into a mill’s process line, which would diversify their product line and enable the mill to get more value from each tree.”

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• Show courtesy to the landowner and make hunting arrangements by calling or visiting at times convenient to the landowner.

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Blue Marble employs a fermentation and extraction process to extract essential oils from low-value agricultural and forest biomass, such as small-diameter wood, needles, leaves and other natural resources. Photo courtesy of Montana DNRC.

ment agencies are mutually beneficial, Stephens says. Businesses can engage with the extensive support structure an agency like DNRC provides, while entrepreneurs can provide policymakers and elected officials with a greater understanding of emerging

markets and new technologies. Together, they can build Montana’s economy in new and surprising directions.

Go to www.dnrc.mt.gov for more information on DNRC’s programs and services.

Program shows common ground shared by hunters & landowners

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Over the past four years, more than one Stewardship Project and may request a free hunter or landowner a day took time to cap and bumper sticker bearing the program’s complete an innovative program aimed at logo.

Charles said the program emerged from promoting responsible hunter behavior and helping encourage good hunter/landowner recommendations from the Private Land/ Public Wildlife Council, and from recomrelationships in Montana.

“The Hunter-Landowner Stewardship Projmendations made by the Montana Hunter ect is designed to help hunters and landowners Behavior Advisory Council. build relationships based upon mutual respect Some landowners are already using the and understanding of each other’s perspecprogram as a tool to promote responsible tives,” said Alan Charles, Coordinator of hunter behavior, either by posting signs proLandowner/Sportsman Relations for Montana vided by FWP to indicate the ranch supports Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP). the project or requesting hunters to produce The voluntary and free course is available a certificate of completion as a condition of via FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov. Click “For access. Many hunters who have completed the Hunters.” course have indicated that information proThose who complete the course earn a lifevided through the program has helped them time certification on the Automated Licensing be more aware of the many issues associated System (ALS) from the Hunter-Landowner with private land and public access.

USDA to measure small grain production

During the first two weeks of September, growers of small grains around the country will receive survey forms from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The agency is taking an in-depth look into the 2014 production and supply of small grains, which include wheat, oats, barley, and rye.

“The small grains industry is a major component of our region’s agriculture and it is crucial to have accurate data about this key sector,” said NASS Mountain Region Director Bill Meyer. “We will contact more than 5,000 producers in Arizona, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, & Wyoming to accurately measure 2014 acreage, yield, and production for small grains. The data collected from this survey will also help set small grain acreage and production estimates at the county level.”

NASS will contact agricultural producers to gather information on their 2014 production and the quantities of small grains & row

crops stored on farm. As an alternative to mailing the survey back, to help save both time and money, growers will have the option to respond to the survey online. The farmers who have not responded by August 30th will receive a phone call from a NASS-trained enumerator who will help them fill out the survey form.

As with all NASS surveys, information provided by respondents is confidential by law. NASS safeguards the privacy of all responses and publishes only aggregate data, ensuring that no individual operation or producer can be identified.

Survey results will be published in several reports, including the annual Small Grains Summary and the quarterly Grain Stocks report, both to be released September 30. These and all NASS reports are available online at www.nass.usda.gov. For more information call the NASS Mountain Region Field Office at 1-800-392-3202.

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Victor resident Jack Mauer has operated Wapiti Waters, a guiding and outfitting business, for nearly 40 years, and spends at least 100 days a year on the Bitterroot River. Mauer calls the partnership between DNRC, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and irrigators “a great thing.” Photo courtesy Jack Mauer / Wapiti Waters Outfitting.

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By Shannon Ruckman, DNRC Northeastern Land Office All of DNRC’s water projects support irrigated agriculture. Painted Rocks Dam, located on the West Fork of the Bitterroot River south of Darby, plays a vital role in sustaining the multi-million-dollar fishery of the Bitterroot River.

By the mid 1970s, irrigation demands on the Bitterroot River left it seriously dewatered during some summers. The stretch of river between the towns of Hamilton and Florence was most severely affected, says Chris Clancy, Regional Fisheries Biologist for the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP).

“In low water years, there wasn’t much water left in the river between Tucker and Stevensville,” Clancy says. “The Bitterroot is heavily used by irrigators and in late summer during dry years you could walk across the main channel and not get very wet.”

Local sportsmen and FWP began to explore the possibility of using stored water out of Painted Rocks Reservoir to supplement flows on the Bitterroot.

“Fish, Wildlife and Parks in 1958 had a contract with DNRC for 5,000 acre-feet of water,” says Larry Schock, Regional Engineer at DNRC’s Water Resources Office in Missoula. “In 1992, they contracted for an additional 10,000 acre-feet.”

FWP’s 15,000 acre-feet of water accounts for nearly half of Painted Rocks’ 32,000 acre-feet storage capacity. The management plan calls for holding onto that stored water until stream flows on the Bitterroot diminish to a target level.

Water is then released at a rate biologists deem necessary to safeguard the fish population through the hottest, driest weeks of late summer and early fall.

As part of the operating agreement, Fish, Wildlife & Parks also agreed to pay the salary of a water commissioner.

“His job was to shepherd the water down the river and make sure everyone was taking their allocated amount, and to make sure FWP water stayed in the river,” says Clancy.

“He had a lot of credibility and gained people’s trust. Over time, the irrigators, water commissioner, DNRC and FWP evolved a unique system. People started to recognize and understand each other’s water uses and needs.

“Today, people on the Bitterroot cooperate more for water management than on most rivers in the state. It’s not perfect, but we actually have a situation where irrigators voluntarily don’t take all the water they’re entitled to—they’ll leave it in stream to benefit fisheries and recreation.”

2013, a very low water year, offers a prime example. After reviewing the numbers, Clancy says irrigators used approximately two-thirds of the water they were legally entitled to, leaving the rest in the river.

Each year, Fish, Wildlife & Parks calls on DNRC to begin releasing its water in mid-July. The goal of the releases is to maintain a minimum flow of 400 Cubic Feet per Second (CFS) at Bell’s Crossing on the Bitterroot. “That’s the area we monitor to see how we’re doing,” Clancy says.

“We don’t always hit 400 CFS. In a really dry year we hope for 200 CFS. We coordinate with the water commissioner and decide exactly when we’ll start releasing. The commissioner keeps track of how much water we’ve used and how much we have left.” Flows typically continue through mid-September.

Larry Schock has been part of DNRC’s management team for Painted Rocks since 1995. “Painted Rocks is the lifeblood of the Bitterroot River, and that’s never more apparent than during a really dry year like we had in 2013,” he says. “The CONTINUED ON PAGE C54

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coordination between DNRC and Fish, Wildlife and Parks makes it possible to have sustained flows on the river when Semi Trailers they’re most needed.”

1996 Kidron 45-ft. reefer van, white 1991 Kentucky 48-ft. tri axle van, white The Bitterroot River is one of the most heavily-fished Currently wrecking 1990 Theurer 48-ft. x 102” dry van, orrivers in the state and the most-fished river west of the ange 299 trucks!

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Stanley Equipment (S) 2012 Case IH 8230 #UC773..$286,000 (B) 2003 John Deere 9750STS 4040 en- (B) 2005 New Holland CX860 1863 enGlasgow Implement gine hours. #24085W..............$118,000 gine hours. #22069W................$72,000 #23126B....................................$33,000 (D) 2011 Case IH 9120 #23341W.$295,000 (F) Case IH 2188 #WUH482.........$55,000 (D) 2011 Case IH 9120 #23347W.$295,000 (F) 1993 Massey-Ferguson 8570 com- (W) 2000 New Holland TR99 2772 engine hours. #24087W........................$66,500 bine #25100B............................$14,000 (D) 2003 Case IH 2388 3000 engine hours. (D) 2011 Case IH 9120 #23389W.$290,000 #23397W...................................$61,000 (B) 2013 Case IH 9230 #23358W.$357,000 (W) 2010 New Holland CR9070 combine Corn Header #24082W.................................$219,000 (G) 1998 Case IH 2388 #23142B..$69,000 (W) 2013 Case IH 9230 #23378W.$359,000 (G) 2003 Case IH 2388 2511 engine hours, (W) 2013 Case IH 9230 #23379W.$364,000 (D) 2010 New Holland CR9070 combine. (D) 1991 Case IH 1083 #23386W..$12,000 #24084W.................................$224,000 (H) 2007 Case IH 2412 corn header.

1929 separator hours. #23147B.$84,000 (H) 2012 Case IH 9230 #23387W.$313,000 #28186W...................................$47,000 (H) 1999 Case IH 2388 3060 engine hours. (H) 2012 Case IH 9230 #23388W.$313,000 (D) 2008 New Holland CR9070 combine. #24074W.................................$225,000 (H) 2008 Case IH 2412 #28187W..$49,000 #23395W...................................$55,500 (G) 2011 Case IH AF7120 946 engine Frontier Equipment Stanley Equipment (G) 2007 Case IH 7010 1944 engine hours. hours. #23125B.......................$255,000 (D) CIHGlasgow Farmall 40, W80137 .................................. NEW Implement 1010 30’ Hd, WUH320 ............................. $8,000 Combines & Headers Skid Steers Frontier Equipment Stanley Equipment Draper(W) Header CIH Farmall 60, W80170 ................................. NEW #23133B.................................$166,000 (S) w/CIH 2009 Case IH AF7120 1000 engine Glasgow Implement w/CIH 1042 36’ Cpr Hd, WUH323 ................... $22,000 (W) 632 Bobcat, 20018W ........................................ $7,250 CIH Farmall 95, W80193 .................................. NEW (B) 670 Cat w/SP36 HB Dpr Hd, 25002W ............ $190,000 (S) 2008 Case IH 7010 1200 engine hours.

Honey Bee SP30 #UC754.$16,000 hours. #23131B.......................$227,000 (D) 2001 Case IH 1042 #23398W.....$10,500 (D) (B)(S) CIH2003 Farmall 95, W80189 .................................. NEW (W) NH TR95 w/971 NH 25’ Hd, 24114&2114A ..... $7,000 (F) CIH 6088, WUH312 ....................................... $215,000 (H) 642B Bobcat w/Bkt, 20124W ........................... $7,500 (F) CIH 7010 w/36’ Grain Belt Hdr, WUH297 ..... $310,000 (H) 743 Bobcat w/o Bkt, 20101W ............................ $8,500 (D) CIH 95U FWA, W80138 .....................................

NEW (G) 2001 Case IH 1042 #28140B.....$18,000 #SZHRCNDETMMS...............$160,000 (F) 2006 Honey Bee SP30 #28138B.$22,000 (F) 2011 Case IH AF7120 580 engine (D) (2) NH TR98 w/994 36’ Dpr, 971 PU Hd, 8010, WUH172 ........................................ $196,000 (B) S130 Bobcat w/o Bkt, 20112W ....................... $18,995 (D)(F) CIH 105U FWA, W80160 .................................. NEW 24025W or 24026W ....................................................... $101,100 (F) CIH (S) 2004 Case IH 2042 #UC766.. . ..........

Call (G) Case IH 7120 #GUH275.......$232,000 Honey Bee SP30 #28141B........$14,000 hours. #23144B.......................$246,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH232 ....................................... $280,000 (D) 753 Bobcat, 20083W .......................................

(B) CIH Puma 125New FWA, W80053 ........................ NEW (D) NH TR66 w/36’ 960 MacDon Dpr Hd, U s e d E q u i p m$19,000 ent Equipment 8010,Case 23075W ........................................ $265,000 (F) Case 2062....................................... #WUH142............$48,000 (G) 2009 Case IH ..............................................

7120 #GUH284.............

(H)w/L750 HoneyLdr, BeeW85038 SP36...................................... #28190W.......$20,000 (F)CIH 2010 IH AF7120 790 engine(H) 753 Bobcat,IH20085W $12,000 NEW 2009W &28019W $64,000 (D) (D) CIH 8010, 23076W ........................................ $265,000 (D) S150 Bobcat, 20120W .................................... $23,000 (W)(D) CIH Puma 165 FWA, W80112 ......................

NEW (D)................................................$200,000 NH TX68, 24016W ........................................... $65,000 (F) 2009 Case IH 2142 #28133B.. . ...$50,000 2004 MacDon 973 #28189W.. . ...$18,000 hours. #23145B.......................$222,000 w/LX770 Ldr, W85140 .................................. NEW w/36’ MacDon 962 Dpr Hd, 24017W ................ $28,000 (W) CIH 8010, 23087W ....................................... $270,000 (D) S150 Bobcat w/BKT, BkT Bite, 20133W ....... $22,500 (D) 2011 Case IH 2152 #23375W.. . ..$52,000 (S) 2011 Case IH 7120 #UC748..$248,000 (G) 2005 MacDon 973 #28126B......$34,000 (S) 2011 Case IH AF8120 #23130B.. . ........

(D) CIH Puma 210, W80037 .................................... NEW (W) NH CR960, 24019W .................................... $160,000 (F) CIH 8010, WUH342 ....................................... $185,000 (D) S205 Bobcat, no Bkt, 20120W ....................... $23,000 8120, WUH298 ....................................... $330,000 (B) (S) S2052011 Bobcat w/Bkt,IH 20146W $26,500 Ldr, W85031973 ......................................

NEW Case 2152........................ #28114B.....$60,000 (F) Case IH 7120.................................... #WUH650.$232,000 (W)w/L770 2003 MacDon 36-ft. #23351W......... ................................................$294,000 (F)2011 NH CR960, WUH370 $137,000 (F) CIH (F) CIH Scout Ut Vehicle, WNM126 .................... NEW (D)2013 NH CR970, 24021W ..................................... $188,000 (S) CIH 2388, ........................................................... $89,900 (D) S205 Bobcat w/Bkt, 20142W ......................... $25,000 (S) 2011 Case IH 2152 #28115B.....$60,000 (G) Case IH 7230 #GUH307.$301,000 . . ...................................................$28,000 (S) 2010 Case IH AF8120 #23124B.. . ........

(D) CIH 72” Finish Mwr, W85133 ....................... NEW (D) NH CR 970, 24022W .................................... $180,000 (S) CIH 7010, ......................................................... $240,000 (F) 863 Bobcat, WUT322 ...................................... $19,000 CIH 7010, .................................................. $249,000 (W) (F) 863 2011 Bobcat, 20105W Case IH.....................................

2152 #28105B..$23,000 ....$65,000 (F)(D) (G) 2013 Case IHDpr7230 #GUH308.$298,000 MacDon #28130W.........

CIH2008 SCX100 16’ PvtD60 Tng,40-ft.

WNH526 ............ NEW w/94C NH 42’ Hd, 24023W ....................... $47,000 (S) 08................................................$245,000 07 CIH 8010, .................................................. $249,000 (W) 863 Bobcat, 20136W .................................... $18,000 (F) CIH HDX 182 Agr Hd, WNH553 ................. NEW (F)2012 NH CR 970,IH WUH324 $152,000 (S) (F) 2009 Case IH 2152 #28137B.. . ...$43,000 (G) Case 7230................................... #GUH270.$290,000 . . ...................................................$43,000 (S) 2010 Case IH AF8120 #23115B.. . ........ , .................................................. $220,000 (S) 06 CIH 8010 (D) S330 Bobcat w/80” Bkt, 20094W ................... $43,000 (W) CIH WD1203 Swthr, W83050 ....................... NEW (W) NH CR9070, 24027W ................................. $270,000 2005 NewRnd Holland 94C #24086W.$43,500 2009 IH 2152 #28132B..$19,000 ....$50,000 (W)(B) (B) Case 8010.................................

2000 engine$260,000 hours. (S) MF ................................................$257,000 860, UC550 ..................................................... $9,500 (W) (F) LS160 NHCase Skid 20109W .............................

CIH RB564 Blr, AW,TW, W83013 ........ NEW (D)2007 NH CR 9070,IH24024W 2 Honeybee SP36 Hds , .............................. $59,500 (D) 1825 Case Skid 20128W 40-ft. .................... $10,000 ....... (W)(D) CIH RB564 RndHolland Blr, Ele Twn Nt, W83014 (S)#23393W..

NH CR9070, 24035W .................................... $249,000 (S) 2010 New 94C draper.. NEW header.

(D) 2010 Casew/Bkt, IH 2152 #23346W.. ...............................$105,500 (F) 2012 Case IH AF8120 #23152B.. . ........

(W) CIH SPX3330 SP Spryr, W85098 ............... NEW w/NH 94C 42’ Dpr Hd, 24036W ....................... $42,000 (S) CIH 8230 PT Swthr, UC558 ......................... $8,500 (D) 1825B Case Skid w/Bkt 20129W ................. $14,000 #28193W.. . ...................................$56,000 . . ...................................................$55,000 (D) 2005 Case IH 8010 1903 engine hours. . . ..............................................$216,000 (F) CIH SPX3330 SP Spryr, WNH585 ................ NEW (W) JD 9600, 22004W ............................................. $52,000 (S) CIH 8120, UC564 ........................................... $299,000 (D) 1845 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20127W ................... $14,000 2188,Case UC565 .............................................

Case Skid, 2010 New134’ Holland 94CSpryr, draper header.

(B)SSL 2009 Case IHWUT324 2162 ..................... #23369W..$23,000 ...$54,000 (W)(D) #23396W.. ...............................$126,000 (F)CIH 2010 IH AF8120 1250$69,500 engine(F) 420 CIH SRX160 Wld Boom W85043 (W) JD 9600, 22011W ............................................. $49,000 (S) 973 Hd, UC566 .............................. $29,500 (F) 435 SSL Case Skid, WUT341 ..................... $35,000 ................................................................................. NEW (W)2008 JD 9650 w/930R Hdr, 22007W,22009W .. $123,500 (S) MacDon #28195W.. . ...................................$53,000 (W) 2012 Case IH 2162 #28183W.. . .$86,000 (S) Case IHJD8010 #UC760..$205,000 hours. #23153B.......................$227,000 (F) CIH 8120 Combine, WNC432 ......................... NEW (F) JD STS 9660, WUH346 .................................. $31,000 (S) CIH 2188, UC572 ............................................. $85,000 (D) 440 Case Skid w/Bkt, 20125W ...................... $34,000 Holland draperNEW header.

(W)C3 2012 IH 2162 #28182W.. ..$86,000 (D)(H) (F) 2008 Case IHWUH261 8010.................................

990 engine $29,000 hours. (S)(F)NH2012 IH AF8230 49 engine hours.(D) 440 94C Case Hd, ..................................................... $45,000 CaseCase Skid w/Bkt, 20130W .............. $36,000 CIH2008 8120 New Combine, W8205594C .......................... w/936D JD Dpr, 42GB Hd, ................................... $65,000 (D) 60XT Case IH Skid w/Bkt,#GUH304............$68,000 20131W ................. $22,000 (W) CIH 8120 Combine, W82076 ......................... NEW w/635F JD, WUH262 ........................................ $35,000 (S) Honeybee #28194W.. . ...................................$48,000 (G) Case 2162 #23136B.. ................................$202,000 #23128B.. . ...............................$367,000 CIH 8120 Combine, W82078 ......................... NEW (D) 9760 JD w/36D Dpr Hd w/Fgr Rl, 22015W .... $231,000 (S) Honeybee 42GB Hd, ................................... $71,000 (D) Skat Trak 1500D Skid, 20088W .............. $17,000 2009 New Holland 94C #28125B.$28,000 (F) Case IH 8010 #WUH529.......$210,000 (F) 2012 Case IH AF8230 #23112B........... (G) 2013 Case IH 2162 #GUH300...$60,000 (W) (W)(S) CIH 8120 Combine, W82080 ......................... NEW (W) 1680 CIH, 23022W ......................................... $30,000 (S) MacDon 963 Hd, ......................... Call for Pricing (D) 4800 Magnatrac Skid w/Bkt, Dzr, 20111W $6,000 (S) MacDon D60 Hd , .......................................... $61,000 (B) CIH 2142 35’ Drpr Hd, W82057 NEW (D) 2008 New Holland 94C ...................

42-ft. #28166W..

(W) 2013 Case IH 2162 45-ft. #23381W.. . .....

(G) 2010 Case IH 8120 #GUH287.$227,000 . . ..............................................$300,000 Post Diggers (B) 1680 CIH, 23057W ........................................... $29,000 Hondybee 40GB Hd, ..................................... 59,000 (H) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52027W ............... $850 (B) CIH 2152 35’ Dpr Hd, W82024 ..................... NEW (H)2010 1680 CIH, .......................................... $38,000 (S) . . ...................................................$37,000 . . ...................................................$76,000 (S) Case23058W IH 8120 #UC712..$258,000 (F) 2012 Case IH AF8230 #23113B.. . ........

(D) CIH 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82062 ................... NEW (W) 1688 CIH, 23050W ......................................... $45,000 (S) Honeybee 3655, ............................ Call for Pricing (W) 3pt F8 Danuser Post Dgr, 52030W .............. $800 1010 Hds, .......................... Call for Pricing (B) McMillin Holland 94C ...................

42-ft. #28167W..

(S) 2004Hyd Honey (S) IH 8120 #UC724..$239,000 ..............................................$300,000 (D)(D) CIH2002 2152New 40’ Drpr Hd, W82065 NEW (W)2009 1688 Case CIH, 23082W ......................................... $50,000 (S) 3 ..CIH PostBee Dgr,30GB 52022W#UC638.$24,500 .............. $1,295 (S) NH CR960 , .................................................... $180,000 2152 40’ Drpr Hd, W82050 ................... NEW w/1015 CIH PU 23084W#UC735..$278,000 ............................... $7,000 .....................................................$34,000 (S) 2011 Case IHHd,8120 (F) 2012 Case IH AF8230 651 engine (S) Honey Bee 39-ft.

Misc #UC588..........$42,000 (D) CIH Grain Augers & Vacs (W) CIH 2152 45’ Drpr Hd, W82074 ................. NEW (B) CIH 2188, 23046W ........................................... $47,500 ................. $750 (W) New Holland 994 #24088W......$22,250 (S) 2007 Swath HoneyRoller, Bee 520354W 42-ft. #UC700.$30,500 (F) Casew/30’ IHCIH 8120 #23102B.$243,000 hours. #23114B.......................$300,000(H) C1000SR (D)2009 CIH 2188 1010 Hdr, 23099W & 23100W ........ (W) 7x36 Westfield w/16HP Briggs, 51034W ....... $2,100 Lawn & Garden Westfield w/220v Mtr, 51053W ....... $2,500 (F) 2009...........................................................................

Case IH 8120 #WUH719.$208,000 (F)7x51 Caterpillar 570RElec#WUH623..$178,000 $12,000 (D) (H)2012 CIH Case 2188, 23109W .......................................... $40,000 (D) 8x41 Westfield, 51016W .................................. $4,500 (D) 425 JD Lawn Tractor w/54” Mwr, 51” Brm, (G) IH 8230 #GUH266.$302,000 (F) 1994 Gleaner R62 3450 engine hours.

19015W ................................................................. $6,950 (W) CIH 2188, 23111W ......................................... $85,000 (D) 8x46 Westfield, 51055W .................................. $3,500 LOCATION KEY: (G) Case IH 8230 #GUH299.......$314,000 #23148B.. ..................................$40,000 SC Brandt, 51058W ............................... $2,100 (F) 718K Grasshopper Lawn Tractor, (B) CIH 2388, 23018W ........................................... $90,000 (B) 8x52 WUM534 .............................................................. $5,000 (B) Beach (W) - Bowman (D) - Dickinson 8x51Gleaner WestfieldR72 Swg #WUH717..$38,000 Agr, 51057W ... $2,500 (B) Case CIH 2388, 23047W#GUH301.......$364,524 ......................................... $100,000 (D) (G) IH 8230 (F)MK 1994 (F) CIH 2388 w/1015 Hdr, WUH211 .................... $142,000 (D) MK100x51 Westfield Swg Agr, 51054W $5,000 (D) 721 Grasshopper Lawn Tractor, (G) - Glasgow (H) - Hettinger (G) IH 8230 #GUH303.......$314,000 (S) 2000 John Deere 9750 #UC763..........

19016W ............................................................... $11,500 (W)Case CIH 2388 w/30’ 1010 Hdr, 23066W &23067W ............... (D) 30’ Speedking PTO Belt Cvyr, 51036W $7,100 Lawn Mower, Brandt Cnvyr, 51010W ............. $12,500 (B) ZTR Grizzly Dixon ........................................................................... $97,400 (W) 1535LP (G) 2013 Case IH 8230 #GUH306.$314,000 ..................................................$50,000 (M) - Mandan (S) - Stanley (F) - Williston

Used Equipment

New Equipment

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

(F) CIH 2588, WIH319 ......................................... $195,000 (W) 1026 REM Grain Vac, 52096A

.................

$6,500

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

19013W .................................................................

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 ................. $750

Lawn & Garden

(D) 425 JD Lawn Tractor w/54” Mwr, 51” Brm, 19015W .................................................................

$6,950

WUM534 ..............................................................

$5,000

(F) 718K Grasshopper Lawn Tractor, (D) 721 Grasshopper Lawn Tractor,

19016W ............................................................... $11,500

(B) ZTR Grizzly Dixon Lawn Mower,

$6,500

19013W .................................................................

$6,500

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Cattle bedding and food safety

By Heidi Carroll and Keith Underwood, South Dakota State University Extension When most people think of farm animals, to the cold snow and ice and thus helps to a picture of Old MacDonald’s Farm likely keep cattle’s maintenance energy requireDelivered by January 1......................... $18.00 per bale comes to mind with fluffy, bright yellow ments lower. Dry bedding is important to Delivered after January 1...................... $20.00 per bale piles of straw in and around a barn. Cattleprotect newborn calves from harsh weather Small square bales............................... $2.00 per bale men may look at bedding as just another conditions that rob them of necessary enPhone Aaron Boehm, (406) 355-4402, Rudyard, MT chore along with feeding, watering, and ergy to develop and grow up healthy. Most doing health checks that promotes the wellimportantly, bedding helps to absorb urine, being of the animals to grow and produce feces, and mud to keep it off of the animal’s high quality food. However, some people coat and provide a healthy environment for SWATHER AND TRACTOR FOR SALE may be wondering, does this on-farm chore the animals to live. Keeping urine, feces, have any influence on the safety of the meat and mud off of the animal’s coat does two products produced by cattlemen? important things for the cattle 1) maintains What materials are used for bedding the insulation capacity of the coat to keep cattle? the animal warm in cool, wet weather and Bedding can consist of different materials 2) maintains good hygiene that reduces the MacDon 9350 swather, 972 18that are suited for the specific facility design amount of bacteria and pathogens on the ft. header, double sickle drive, 2007 John Deere 8430T 335 hp, (open lot, confined barn), environment animal’s hide.

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Serial #RW8430T903144............ cows/newborns, feeder cattle). Some typical (406) 266-3097, consumers? .............................. $115,000 obo Townsend, Montana bedding materials include: Bedding allows the animal to stay cleaner Straw (wheat, oat, other small grains) and maintain less manure, urine, and mud Corn stocks or stover on the animal’s hide. This is important beHay (usually low quality that is less palatcause pathogenic bacteria exist in the feces, able, avoid mold) manure and mud that could be transferred Saw dust or wood chips/shavings to the meat products during harvest. The Soybean residue or stubble transfer of pathogenic bacteria may occur Sand or dried compost when the hide is being opened or during the Newspaper (usually shredded) hide removal process. With increased mud In South Dakota, straw, corn stocks, and and manure on the animals coat there is a hay are the most widely used bedding mategreater opportunity to transfer microorganrials by beef producers. Wood products may isms and pathogenic bacteria to the carcass. be used more in areas that have easy access Therefore, any on-farm practice that will to the by-products of the forestry industries help the animal stay cleaner helps ensure or with show stock since the cattle are less safe meat products. likely to eat it. Sand or dried compost and What happens at the packing plant to newspaper is used less often by beef producensure meat safety?

Find your rig and save big. ers. Availability and the manure hauling opThere is a tremendous amount of innovations of the operation will influence which tion and effort at packing plants to ensure Several models in stock. type of material a cattleman may choose for that meat products are safe and remain of All Heavy Duty Trailers at Clearance Prices bedding. A cattleman must also consider the high quality. In order to ensure product Stop in or call us today!! comfort, bacteria/fungi growth potential, safety, beef packers employ numerous moisture holding capacity, and the cost of strategies to reduce or eliminate harmful the bedding. bacteria from beef products. First and foreWhy do cattlemen bed livestock? most, each carcass is inspected to ensure Bedding provides a soft area for animals wholesome and safety for consumers by a to lay that encourages rest and helps to USDA or State Inspector. Each packer also maintain overall health and production. It has a specific food safety plan to ensure (406) 453-1405 800-332-9818 also cushions the animal from the ground or that they are reducing or eliminating safety floor of a barn to protect its joints.

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Abomasal bloat

By Susan Schoenian, Extension Sheep & Goat Specialist at the University of Maryland’s Western Maryland Research & Education Center in Keedysville Abomasal bloat (tympany) is a common helps to neutralize acid. Dosing with cooking health problem affecting artificially-reared oil or antacids may also help. Powdered ginger lambs and kids, especially hand-fed ones. may help with mild cases of bloat. Mix two taSome farms have experienced death losses as blespoons of ginger in a small amount of warm high as 25 to 30 percent. On other farms, it is water and administer with a syringe. Ginger a sporadic disease. has traditionally been used for the treatment While the mechanism of abomasal bloat of gastro-intestinal ailments. Pain meds may is not completely understood, it is believed also be given to affected lambs/kids. to be caused by a build-up of bacteria in the In extreme circumstances, a needle can be stomach of lambs and kids. Bacteria such as inserted into the abomasum to relieve the gas. clostridium perfringins type A and species of This procedure should only be performed by Sarcina have been identified in the stomachs a veterinarian or other trained person. of affected animals. Clostridium perfringins The scientific literature reports a successful type E has been found in the stomachs of afchemical treatment for abomasal bloat in 1 to fected calves.

2 week old kids. Affected kids were given a As the bacteria multiply, the sugars in the single intramuscular injection of Hyloscine milk ferment with excess gas production. At (0.3 mg/kg), Metaclopramide (0.5 mg/kg) and the same time, the stomach becomes more vitamin E/selenium (0.1 mg/kg). acidic to the detriment of other bacteria. As Prevention the gas cannot escape, it bloats the abomasum.

Milk replacers should be mixed according Death is rapid and unpleasant. to the manufacturer’s instructions. Lumps Risk factors can contribute to abomasal bloat. Diluted Abomasal bloat seems to occur most commilk replacer may cause lambs/kids to gorge, monly in lambs that are 2 to 4 weeks of age. especially if they are on an automatic feeding It may occur later in goat kids, as they are system. typically fed milk for a longer period of time.

Milk replacer is usually mixed in warm The incidence is highest when lambs/kids are water, then cooled to body temperature before fed warm milk infrequently, e.g. twice daily. feeding. Cooling milk to at least 40°F (4°C) Feeding goat kids in a pail or trough without has been shown to help contain the growth a nipple may cause similar greedy feeding of Sarcina bacteria [2,5]. On the other hand, behavior. if Sarcina bacteria is not present, lambs fed Warm milk provides an ideal substrate chilled or cold milk replacer could be at (lactose) for fermentation. Abomasal bloat greater risk for abomasal bloat. is rarely seen in lambs/kids that are self-fed The risk of abomasal bloat will be reduced cold milk. Rapid ingestion of milk can result if lambs/kids are self-fed milk using a bucket in rapid fermentation of the milk. To keep feeder, nipple bar, or automatic feeding syslambs/kids from ingesting milk too rapidly, tem. Self-feeding simulates dam-raising, as you should stop and resume feeding every 10 lambs/kids are able to ingest smaller amounts seconds. Be sure the hole in the teat isn’t too of milk at frequent intervals. In cold weather, large. When you tip the bottle upside down, a heat lamp can be used to keep milk from the milk should trickle, not flow. Worn-out freezing. In warm weather, frozen bags of nipples should be replaced. milk can be fed.

The use of cheap or poor quality milk reRegardless the method of milk feeding, placers can also contribute to the incidence good sanitation is a must. If lambs/kids are of abomasal bloat. Be sure the milk replacer being bottle-fed, bottles and nipples should relies on milk proteins and not plant-based be cleaned after each feeding. If buckets and protein sources. Pipestone Vet Clinic recomnipple bars are used, the equipment should mends that skim milk be the first ingredient be frequently dismantled, cleaned, and dislisted. The protein in skim milk (casein) is infected. Make sure leftover milk is stored in slowly released, vs. the protein in whey which hygienic cold conditions. is fermented more rapidly.

Sour milk is another proven way to prevent As many factors contribute to the risk of abomasal bloat. Sour milk is made by adding disease, abomasal bloat is most likely to occur acidophilus yogurt to milk replacer and allowwhen multiple factors occur together. ing it to convert for several days. You can also Treatment add probiotic powder to the milk.

Treatment of abomasal bloat is often unreThe addition of formalin (0.10%) to milk warding. It is estimated that 75 to 100 percent replacer has also been shown to reduce the of cases die. Affected lambs/kids will have incidence of bloat, allowing warm milk to be swollen bellies. They will be dull and letharsafely fed to lambs ad libitum. However, too gic. Abdominal pain (colic), accompanied by much formalin could affect intake and could teeth grinding is common. The disease can even poison lambs. progress rapidly, within 30 minutes of feeding.

Since clostridial bacteria have been imSometimes, all you find is a dead lamb or kid. plicated in abomasal bloat, it is essential Early intervention is the key to saving that lambs/kids be vaccinated for clostridial affected lambs/kids. Many treatments have perfringins type C & D. Pipestone Vet Clinic been advocated. Oral penicillin may help to (http://www.pipevet.com) recommends vaccounteract the bacteria. In fact, when antibiotcinating every 10 days or so. ics (penicillin) are added to milk replacer, abFeeding lambs milk replacer for too long omasal bloat usually does not occur. Abomasal can increase the incidence of abomasal bloat. bloat is not likely be a problem if lambs are The ideal weaning age is 30 days. There is reared on (antibiotic) treated cow’s milk. usually no benefit to later weaning. The early Waste milk can be fed to lambs successfully, introduction of high quality concentrates will so long as the milk is fortified with fat or oil. promote rumen function and lessen the risk of Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) mixed in abomasal bloat. It will also facilitate earlier water is the common treatment for bloat, as it weaning.

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